MONTGOMERY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTGOMERY, PA BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS September 15, Montgomery Administrative Board Room AGENDA

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1 MONTGOMERY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTGOMERY, PA BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS September 15, 2015 Montgomery Administrative Board Room 7:00 p.m. AGENDA 1.0 Call to Order. President 2.0 Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance President 3.0 Roll Call Secretary 4.0 Acceptance of Minutes Regular Board Meeting of August 11, 2015 and the Special Meeting of August 25, Financial Reports 5.1 Treasurer s Report- July and August Cafeteria Report - Nutrition, Inc NA. 5.3 Sick Leave Statement August Bills Payable August (Mr. Blasi and Mr. Dieffenderfer will review the bills at 6:45 p.m.) Review of Student Activities Report. 6.0 Citizens Participation 7.0 Reports 8.0 Reports and Recommendations of the Superintendent.. Superintendent Virtuoso events Mrs. Carina McNear 2. Public Financial Management Group.. Ms. Jamie Doyle 3. Building Condition Survey The Hunt Group 9.0 Notices and Communications Secretary 10.0 Items for Board Action 10.1 FINANCE That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with BLaST IU #17 for equip

2 Blended Learning services for the school year, as per attached. (TAB A) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve an Agreement with Environmental Abatement Associates, Inc., for Periodic Surveillance/Re-inspection Services for the , and school years, as per attached. (TAB B) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve a proposal from Airmen, HVAC Service for quarterly inspections and filter changes, as per attached. (TAB C) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the repairs to a HVAC unit in the Technology Center by Airmen HVAC Service, at a cost of $1,235. (TAB D) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the proposal for telephone services through BLaST IU 17, as per attached. (TAB E) That the Board take action, to approve Jody Budman to represent the Montgomery Area School Board at the 2015 PSBA Conference from October 13-16, 2015 at a cost of $ plus expenses BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to use the wrestling rooms on weekdays beginning November 9, 2015 through February 26, 2016 from 5:30 7:30 p.m., unless other school events are scheduled. (TAB F) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to use the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room on weekdays, beginning November 9, 2015 February 26, 2016 for Spirit Squad practices, from 6:00 7:30 p.m., unless other school events are scheduled. Practice is approved from 5:30 6:00 for the Elementary hallway as the MPR is used until 6:00 p.m. by the YMCA SAC program. (TAB G) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to use the Gym, Boys Locker Room, Kitchen and Cafeteria on Saturday, January 2, 2016 from 6:00 am 5:00 pm, for a Beginner Wrestling Tournament. (TAB H) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to 2

3 use the Gym and Snack Room for Elementary Wrestling matches, as follows: (TAB I) Sunday, 01/03/ :00 6:00 Gym and snack room Sunday, 01/17/ :00 6:00 Gym and snack room That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve a request from the Red Raider Foundation, to use the cafeteria on Saturday, October 24, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. for a Pretty in Paint fund raiser. (TAB J) That Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve a request from the Child Evangelism Fellowship, to use an elementary classroom from 3:40 4:40 on Tuesdays beginning after October 6, 2015 through April, 2016 for a gathering with students, as has been done in previous years. (TAB K) 10.3 TRANSPORTATION That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the addition of Ronald Mowery and Mary Konoski as Substitute Bus Drivers for Mowery Transportation for the school year POLICY That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the Montgomery Area School District Strategic Plan for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019, as per attached. (TAB L) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the first reading of Policy 113.3: Screening and Evaluations For Students With Disabilities, as attached. (TAB M) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the first reading of Policy 116: Tutoring, as attached. (TAB N) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the first reading of Policy 127: Assessment System, as attached. (TAB O) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the first reading of Policy 137: Home Education Programs, as attached. (TAB P) That Board the take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the first reading of Policy 138: English as a Second Language/Bilingual Education Program, as attached. (TAB Q) 3

4 That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the first reading of Policy 212: Reporting Student Progress, as attached. (TAB R) That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the first reading of Policy 918: Title I Parental Involvement, as attached. (TAB S) 10.5 CURRICULUM No items for Board action at this time EXTRA-CURRICULAR That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the following coaches for the school year (Mr. Miller had previously been approved at the incorrect stipend amount): 10.7 ATHLETICS Mr. Craig A. Miller OM Head Coach $2,500 Mr. Randy Magargle OM Assistant Coach $1,350 Ms. Betsy Nagle Forensics Asst. Coach Volunteer That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the following as basketball coaches for the school year, pending the receipt of all necessary clearances and paperwork: Chris Ulrich Girls Varsity Basketball Coach $5,000 Glenn Trick Asst. Girls Varsity Basketball $2,675 Richard Horney 7 th Grade Girls Basketball $2,273 Patrick Deitrick 8 th Grade Girls Basketball $2,000 Jamie Spencer Boys Varsity Basketball Coach $4,275 Paul McGinn Asst. Boys Basketball $2,675 John Cloud 7 th Grade Boys Basketball $2,295 Paul Roman 8 th Grade Boys Basketball $2, That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the following as wrestling coaches for the school year, pending the receipt of all necessary clearances and paperwork: 10.8 PERSONNEL Kyle Mowrey Varsity Wrestling Coach $4,275 Kevin Mowrey Asst. Varsity Wrestling $2,500 Corey Mowrey Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Volunteer 4

5 That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the transfer of 21 Sick Days from Shikellamy School District for Kelly Concini That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the transfer of 11 Sick Days from Bellefonte Area School District for Tara Condit That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to appoint Mrs. Marissa Dietrich as an 8 th Grade English, Secondary French Teacher, at a salary of $46,285 (Step 2 Bachelors), for the school year That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the addition of Ms. Heidi Roupp as a substitute Sign Language Interpreter, Alfred Stola, as a K12 Art Substitute Teacher and Ms. Amanda Bergstrom as an Elementary and Mid-level Mathematics Substitute Teacher, pending the receipt of all mandated paperwork, for the school year That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to regretfully accept the resignation due to retirement, from Mr. John Sander, fulltime Maintenance worker, effective October 30, Mr. Sander has worked in the District for 30 years That the Board take action, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the following additions to the Guest Teacher List for : Mr. Joshua Buckheit, Megan Moore and Shirley Smith. DISCUSSION ITEMS: OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS 1. PSBA Officer election Discussion That the Board take action, to vote for the position of President for PSBA. The candidates are as follows: Mark B. Miller, Centennial SD (Bucks County) Mary Birks, Mt. Lebanon SD (Allegheny County That the Board take action, to vote for the position of Vice President of PSBA. The candidates are as follows: John Love, Muhlenberg Twp. SD (Berks County) Robert Schwartz, Wallenpaupack Area SD (Pike County) Michael Faccinetto, Bethlehem Area SC (Northampton County) 11.0 INFORMATION ITEMS JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION ITEMS: Mr. Stoudt. 5

6 ELEMENTARY INFORMATION ITEMS: Mrs. Snyder. ATHLETIC INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Mr. Rupert. DISTRICT INFORMATION ITEMS: Mrs. Bowers CITIZENS PARTICIPATION 13.0 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1. Enrollment Report, August (TAB T) Tuesday, October 20, :00 p.m. Administrative Board Room Regular Board Meeting All Board Members All Administration The Public 14.0 ADJOURNMENT 6