M I N U T E S Mr. Brian Tibbott, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Northern Cambria School District May 17, 2005 Ms. Carpinello was directed to call the roll and reported the following Board Members in attendance: Mr. Frank Bonanno, Mr. Ralph Butterworth, Mrs. Arlene DeSalvo, Mr. Ronald Dolansky, Mr. John Kolasa, Mr. Michael Paronish, Mr. Samuel Rocco, Mr. John Sedlock and Mr. Brian Tibbott. Administration: Guests: Dr. Thomas Estep, III; Superintendent, Mr. Gary Jubas; Solicitor, Ms. Sara Carpinello, Mr. Dennis Colbert, Mr. Robert Williams and Mr. John Lizik. There was one (1) guest and one (1) representative from the press MINUTES Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock: BE IT RESOLVED, the Minutes of the meetings of March 1, 2005, April 5, 2005, April 19, 2005 and April 25, 2005 be approved as presented (or amended) received and filed. TREASURER S REPORT Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Rocco: BE IT RESOLVED, the Treasurer s Report for the months listed on each be approved as presented (or amended) received and filed on pages 4935 through 4943. FINANCIAL REPORTS Mr. Bonanno moved, seconded by Mr. Rocco: BE IT RESOLVED, the Financial Reports for the months listed on each be approved as presented (or amended) received and filed on pages 4944 through 4951. 4925
PERSONNEL REPORTS Mr. Sedlock questioned the overtime report He felt that there was a lot of overtime used. Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Kolasa: BE IT RESOLVED, the Personnel Reports for the months listed on each be approved as presented (or amended) received, and filed on pages 4952 through 5012. [Mr. Kolasa noted two (2) days for Mr. Stafford were not reported] Bonanno Nay Dolansky Nay Rocco Nay Butterworth Nay Kolasa Nay Sedlock Nay DeSalvo Nay Paronish Nay Tibbott Nay Motion Failed 9-0 I. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Northern Cambria student Rocco Pompa, a student at Admiral Peary Area Vocational- Technical School won first place honors in the Skills USA State competition this year. His area of competition was computer networking. He will compete in national competition in June. Art Teacher Tracey Scalese sponsored participation by fourteen Northern Cambria School District students in the Greater Johnstown Young Artists Exhibition at the Community Arts Center in Johnstown in April. Representing Northern Cambria were Middle School Students Eddie Sedlock, Becky Petrisko, Loran Myers, Michael English, Doug Trinkley, Marie Laney, Grace Thomas and Alyssa Link; and High School Students Sarah Perrone, Andrina Dumm, Briana Butterworth, Kelly Lanzendorfer, Lea Baran, and Eric Bougher. Doug Trinkley earned a Merit Award and Lea Baran earned an Achievement Award. Several Northern Cambria Technology Student Association members took part in state competition in April at Seven Springs Resort as a result of qualifying for the competition at regional competition. In System Control Technology, Northern Cambria s team of Brandon Link, Dave Mehall and Justin Rizzo placed 5 th of 18 teams. In CADD- Engineering 3D Brandon Link placed 3 rd and Adam Zatorsky placed 1 st of 26 competitors. Adam will represent Pennsylvania in the CADD-Engineering 3D national competition in Chicago at the 27 th National TSA leadership conference in late June. Music Teacher Richard Kimmel accompanied four 5 th grade students to the PMEA Elementary Song Festival on May 6 in Tyrone. The students who earned the honor of participating were Mindy Bernard, Brian Laurito, Forest Lieb, and Megan Rescinito. 4926
They were among the over 100 best grade 5 vocal students from Cambria, Bedford, Blair, and Somerset counties. Northern Cambria High School was among the top 50 schools with the highest participation in the "Simply Delicious, Simply Nutritious" poster/essay contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Department of Education, and administered through Project PA at Penn State University. Because of our high level of participation in this contest, Ms. Leiden will receive $500 toward the purchase of materials to promote good nutrition and physical activity. ENROLLMENT REPORT: ENROLLMENT REPORTED SAME TIME LAST YEAR Kindergarten 89 86 Pre-School 30 30 Elementary (1-4) 366 358 Middle School (5-8) 401 412 High School (9-12) 377 411 TOTAL 1263 1297 SPECIAL EDUCATION: Elementary 45* 47* Middle 37* 35* Secondary 48* 43* TOTAL 130* 125* * Included in above totals ACTION AGENDA: A. Agenda Approval Mr. Kolasa moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo: 4927
BE IT RESOLVED, The Board of Education approve the Agenda for May 17, 2005 with the removal of the tentative Budget motion and the addition at the personnel and building and grounds items (Changes to [Add, Hold, Table, etc.] a motion are noted at this time for the entire Agenda) FINANCE: Mr. Brian Tibbott B. Approve Geotechnical Investigation 05-5-2 Mr. Rocco moved, seconded by Mr. Paronish: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a geotechnical investigation by DiGioia, Gray and Associates, LLC in accordance with their proposal dated May 3, 2005 in the amount of $9,400. Bonanno Aye Dolansky Nay Rocco Aye Butterworth Aye Kolasa Aye Sedlock Aye DeSalvo Aye Paronish Aye Tibbott Aye Motion Approved 8-1 C. BUDGET TRANSFER 05-5-3 Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the Budget Transfers listed in APPENDIX I. LEGISLATION & POLICY DEVELOPMENT: Mrs. Arlene DeSalvo A. Approve PSBA Summer Workshop 05-5-4 Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Bonanno: 4928
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the attendance of Board Members and the Solicitor at the Annual Summer Workshop of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association in Lancaster, July 15-17, 2005. PERSONNEL: Mr. John Sedlock A. Hire Summer Workers 05-5-5 Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mr. Kolasa: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hire Lori Klimek and Anthony Menjivar as summer helpers maintenance, and hire Anthony Marino and Adam Zeanchock as summer helpers for technology at the hourly rate of $5.15/hour. B. Accept Resignation 05-5-6 Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mr. Kolasa: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Michael Hogan as Athletic Director. C. Approve Extra-Curricular Positions 05-5-7 Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the following appointments for extra-curricular positions: Andrew Paronish Wrestling Head Coach 2005-06 $4,198 2006-07 As per new contract 2007-08 As per new contract Gregg Welteroth Golf Head Coach 2005-06 $1,745 2006-07 As per new contract 2007-08 As per new contract Frank Paronish Weight Training Coach 2005-06 $16/hour; 4929
100 hours 2006-07 As per new contract 2007-08 As per new contract Shannon Gailey Cheerleader Sponsor 2005-06 $1,767 Bonanno Aye Dolansky Aye Rocco Aye Butterworth Aye Kolasa Aye Sedlock Aye DeSalvo Aye Paronish Nay Tibbott Aye Motion Approved 8-1 D. Ratify Teacher Contract 05-5-8 Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education accept and ratify the proposed four year negotiated agreement with the Northern Cambria Education Association for the term beginning August 25, 2006 and ending August 24, 2010. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the President and Secretary to sign and finalize the contract, and for the Secretary to affix the school district seal. E. Approve Professional Substitute Teachers 05-5-9 Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mr. Kolasa: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the following professional substitute teachers: Michelle P. Shirk Paul R. Taranto Mark Elias Secondary English Secondary Mathematics Secondary Social Studies F. Approve IU-08 Emergency Substitute Teacher 05-5-10 Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mr. Rocco: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the following Intermediate Unit 08 Emergency Certified Substitute Teacher: Frank Sanders 4930
G. Assistant Cheerleading Sponsors Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hire Heidi Minns and Amber Detwiler as assistant cheerleader sponsors for the 2005-06 School year at the salary of $1,004 apiece. STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Mr. Ron Dolansky A. Mrs. DeSalvo noted that there is a School Allied Advocate Council Conference sponsored by the American Cancer Society at the cost of $5.00 STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Mr. Frank Bonanno A. Approve TSA National Competition 05-5-11 Mr. Bonanno moved, seconded by Mr. Kolasa: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the request of Edward Link for funding in the amount of approximately $1640 for he and student Adam Zatorsky for the Technology Student Association National Competition in Chicago, Illinois June 28-July 2, 2005. Adam qualified for the competition as the Pennsylvania champion in 3D CADD. B. Majorette Group 05-5-12 Mr. Bonanno moved, seconded by Mr. Rocco: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education recognize the volunteer majorette group that has formed in the NCMS, as presented. TRANSPORTATION: Mr. Mike Paronish BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/CAFETERIA: Mr. John Kolasa A. Use of Facilities 4931
Mr. Kolasa moved, seconded by Mr. Rocco: BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the use of facilities request from the Football Team and Boosters for a kicking clinic on June 16, 2005 from 1-6pm. Be it further resolved that the Use of Facilities fees be waived. COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Mr. Ralph Butterworth CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: Mr. Sam Rocco PAYMENT OF THE BILLS Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mr. Kolasa: BE IT RESOLVED, the Payment of the Bills for the month of May, 2005 be approved, as presented received and filed on pages 5013 through 5028. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mr. Rocco: BE IT RESOLVED, the meeting be adjourned at 8:40 p.m. This motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. Brian Tibbott, Board President Frank Bonanno/Assistant Board Secretary 4932
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