FRANKLIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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1 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS MONDAY, March 18, :30 P.M. HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Administrative Conference Room 3240 School Road, Murrysville, PA OPENING ACTIVITIES M I N U T E S 1. Mr. Yingling called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Mr. Yingling led the salute to the flag. 3. Mr. Yinglingi read the Mission Statement. We, the Franklin Regional School community, strive for excellence, learning, achievement and citizenship in all we do. 4. Roll Call. Present were:, Mr. Yingling, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Tower, Mr. Irvine, Mr. Pavlik, Mrs. Bondi, Dr. Borland Absent was: Mr. Scheinert (participated by phone beginning with the Consent Agenda portion of the meeting) RECOGNITION OF VISITORS None SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Dr. Borland reported on his observations in the English and Math classrooms of Alicia Leopold, Samantha Westerlund and Dave Stahl at the Senior High School. He found the students to be fully engaged and applauded the teachers for the use of technology in their instruction Athletic Recognition The Director of Athletics and Activities, Mr. Zach Kessler, and the Wrestling Coach, Mr. Eric Mausser, were present to introduce two student wrestling athletes who traveled to the State wrestling competition in Harrisburg. This is the third year that the District s wrestling program has advanced to the State level; four of the five students making the trip placed during the competition. Junior Tyler Smith and Sophomore Josh Maruca spoke of their experience at that level of competition. Both were applauded for their efforts to lead their team by example volunteering at the elementary level and giving back when the opportunity presents itself. They are hoping to start a team tradition for the District, rather than individuals, setting an example for the younger student athletes to model. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Regular Voting Meeting February 18, Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting March 4, 2013 Dr. Borland

2 Page 2 REPORTS AND INFORMATION 1. Upcoming Topics (Att. p. 1) Dr. D Arcangelo The agenda for the April Committee-of-the-Whole meeting on April 8 th, will include the following: the Athletic budget for ; a request for the purchase of Social Studies textbooks; information regarding summer sports camps; a memo regarding fund balance transfers; the local audit report; a request for the approval of the General Operating Budget supply bids; the literacy cyclical review report; capital projects; additional donations/gifts to the District and routine budget transfers for the month of March. 2. Future Dates: (a) Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting April 8, Administrative Conference Room Heritage Elementary School 7:30 p.m. (b) Finance Committee Meeting April 15, 2013 Administrative Conference Room Heritage Elementary School 6:30 p.m. (c) Regular Voting Meeting April 22, 2013 Administrative Conference Room Heritage Elementary School 7:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS 1. Treasurer s Reports (Att. pp. 2-20) Mrs. Cook 2. Payment of Bills (Separate Attachment) Mrs. Bondi VISITORS COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS None CONSENT AGENDA Committee meeting action items considered routine and/or which have been previously discussed by the Board will be enacted under one motion unless removed for separate action upon Board request. 1. Items Removed from Consent Agenda for Separate Action: 4; 6b 2. Consent Agenda Action for all items except those Listed in 1. above:

3 Page 3 Dr. Borland RECOMMENDED ACTION FROM COMMITTEE-of-the WHOLE MEETING 1. PA ACADEMIC COMPETITION (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve a trip to Harrisburg, PA for four (4) students from the Senior High School in order to participate in the Pennsylvania Academic Competition on May 2 nd and May 3 rd, 2013, as per the attached. 2. IDEA FLOW THRU FUNDS (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the contract with the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit for the disbursement of the IDEA Flow-Thru Funds, as per the attached. 3. SAP AGREEMENT (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the attached Student Assistance Program agreement in order to ensure a mutual endorsement among the Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, the Westmoreland County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Program and the Franklin Regional School District in order to maintain a coordinated Student Assistance Program in Westmoreland County. 4. TECHNOLOGY BUDGET (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the Technology Budget for in the amount of $640,500.00, as per the attached. Dr. Borland pulled this item from the Consent Agenda in order to reclarify the understanding regarding the replacement of the Heritage Computer lab. Based on previous Board discussions, it was his understanding that the lab would not be replaced and, therefore, did not need to be included in the Technology Budget. noted that the Board would have the opportunity to approve or deny each technology project when presented to the Board, including the lab at Heritage. A vote was taken on the original motion VOTE: Mrs. Cook Mrs. Bondi Unanimous Approval

4 Page 4 5. SOCIAL STUDIES TEXTBOOKS (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the following motions with regard to the recent Social Studies Cyclical Review, as per the attached: a. Approve curriculum writing for each of the K-12 identified courses; b. Approve placing the requested textbooks on display for public inspection for the required thirty (30) day period with the intent to adopt and purchase at a cost not to exceed $325, POLICY REVISIONS (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the revisions to the following policies, on second reading, as per the attached: a. Graduation Requirements Policy 7505 b. Child Abuse Policy 6030 Mr. Pavlik pulled this motion from the Consent Agenda in order to express his concern regarding the knee jerk reaction the policy imposes. Even though the District is caught between a rock and a hard place, Mr. Pavlik is uncomfortable with the forced involvement of the authorities and the sense of overreaction that the policy implies. A vote was taken on the original motion. Ayes: Nays: Dr. Borland Mr. Irvine Mrs. Bondi, Mr. Irvine,, Dr. Borland, Mr. Scheinert, Mrs. Tower, Mrs. Cook, Mr. Yingling Mr. Pavlik c. Parent Involvement Policy CAPITAL PROJECTS (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the following capital projects, as per the attached: a. Resurfacing of the Main Gym Floor at the Middle School S&S, Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA - $18, (Capital Replacement) b. Replacement of the Roof at the Middle School Over the Administration

5 Page 5 Area of the Building Strongland Roofing Systems of Vandergrift, PA $43, (Capital Replacement) 8. BUDGET TRANSFERS (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve budget transfers for the period ending February 28, 2013, in the amount of $7, for the General Fund and $5, for the Athletic Fund, as per the attached. 9. DONATIONS (Att. p. 107) RECOMMENDED That the Board accept the following donations, as per the attached: FREA Staff Contributions Fund-A-Meal... $ Mrs. Ethel Hall Fund-A-Meal... $ Anonymous Fund-A-Meal... $40.00 The Community Foundation Bob Duffy Memorial... $3, of Westmoreland County Scholarship 10. PERSONNEL (Att. pp ) RECOMMENDED That the Board approve the following personnel reports, as per the attached: a. Certificated b. Support c. Supplemental EXECUTIVE SESSION Board President Herb Yingling announced the Board had met in Executive Session prior to the start of the meeting to discuss personnel and contractual issues. The Board would not meet in Executive Session following adjournment of the meeting. At this point, the reporter in the audience from the Tribune Review announced her objection to the announcement regarding the Executive Session. She felt the reason for the Executive Session was not detailed enough. District Solicitor Gary Matta refuted her statement saying the District was within its legal rights to announce an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of personnel issues. The reporter was asked to contact the Solicitor s office for clarification.

6 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT 8:05 p.m. Mr. Irvine Mrs. Bondi Unanimous Approval ATTEST: Karen A. Cadwell, Board Secretary