Bradford Area School District Regular Meeting June 25, 2012 Floyd C. Fretz Large Group Instruction Room Time: 7:00 p.m. I II III IV CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE Mr. Paul Ridley RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (Comments are limited to agenda related items.) APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA Mr. Paul Ridley PRESENTATION GOVERNOR S EDUCATION WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP AWARD V APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Paul Ridley Exhibit 1 Regular Meeting May 14, 2012 Recommendation: To approve the minutes as presented. VI BUSINESS OFFICE AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Ms. Kathy Boyd A. Treasurer s Report for the period ending April 30, 2012. Exhibit 2 Recommendation: To approve the Treasurer s Report as presented. B. Payment of Bills General, Capital Reserve, and School Lunch Exhibit 3 Recommendation: To approve the payment of bills as presented. C. Authorization is requested for bills to be paid from June 16, 2012 to the next regular Board Meeting scheduled for August 13, 2012. All checks will be included in your Board packets at that time. Recommendation: To approve the request as presented. D. Budget Transfers Exhibit 4 Budget Transfers from May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012 are presented for your approval. Recommendation: To approve the budget transfers as presented. E. Transfer General Fund The administration recommends a transfer from our budgetary reserve to our retirement stabilization for $200,000. Recommendation: To approve the transfer as presented.
Regular Meeting June 25, 2012 Page 2 F. Bid Awards Athletic Equipment and Supplies Exhibit 5 Recommendation: To approve the bid awards as presented. G. Agreement for Services for School-Based Probation Services provided by the McKean Exhibit 6 County Juvenile Probation Office. Recommendation: To approve the agreement as presented. H. Contract Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit Nine Exhibit 7 This contract is for hearing and vision support services. It is based upon the number of students served. The amount could change if the number of students changes. Recommendation: To approve the contract as presented. I. Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems Agreement Exhibit 8 This agreement is for educational services for students attending the Children s Center for Treatment and Education in Custer City. The cost for the services is determined by the classification of the students served. This agreement covers Bradford and other school districts sending their students to Beacon Light. Recommendation: To approve the agreement as presented. J. Care for Children Agreement Exhibit 9 This agreement provides physical therapy for the 2012-2013 school year at a rate of $32.00 per therapy unit. A unit is equivalent to fifteen minutes. Care for Children does not bill for treatment less than fifteen minutes. Recommendation: To approve the agreement as presented. K. 2012-2013 Homestead and Farmstead Resolution Exhibit 10 Recommendation: To approve the resolution as presented. L. Memorandums Exhibit 11 1. Memorandum of Understanding between the Bradford City Police Department and Bradford Area School District. 2. Memorandum of Understanding between the Bradford Area School District and the City of Bradford for the D.A.R.E. Program. Recommendation: To approve the memorandums as presented. M. Permission to Sell Property from the County Repository 1. Mr. Brent Schoonover has requested to buy #21-022-317 (.17) acres in Bradford, Pennsylvania from the County Repository. He has offered $650.00 Recommendation: To grant consent to the Tax Clam Bureau to sell the property to Mr. Schoonover.
Regular Meeting June 25, 2012 Page 3 2. Mr. Eric Jennings has requested to buy #17-017-101.01 on South Avenue (.68 acres), Bradford, Pennsylvania from the County Repository for $250.00. Recommendation: To grant consent to the Tax Claim Bureau to sell the property to Mr. Jennings. N. General Fund Budget (2012-2013) Exhibit 12 Recommendation: To approve the General Fund Budget for 2012-2013 as presented. O. Capital Reserve Budget (2012-2013) Exhibit 13 The Capital Reserve Budget has revenue of $90,400 and expenditures of $194,000 and a projected fund balance of $1,357,476. Recommendation: To approve the Capital Reserve Budget for 2012-2013 as presented. P. Taxes to be Levied for 2012-2013 1. 1% on Earned Income and Net Profits (.5 to be shared with municipalities) 2. 1% Realty Transfer Tax (.5 to be shared with municipality) 3. Real Estate Tax to be levied at 21.52 mills Recommendation: To approve the taxes to be levied for 2012-2013 as presented. VII POLICIES Mr. Samuel Johnson Exhibit 14 A. Policy #123, Athletic Policy (revised) and BASD Concussion Policy and Management Plan (new) Recommendation: To approve the policy as presented B. Policy #605, Tax Levy, Revised Policy #606, Tax Collection, Revised These policies are being placed on the table for the requisite period of time. No action is required at this time. VIII STUDENTS AND CURRICULUM Ms. Katy Pude A. Changes to the Registration Guide Exhibit 15 Recommendation: To approve the math and science course changes as presented. B. Keystone Opportunity Grant Katy Pude and Kelly Compton C. Textbook Adoptions 1. Government in America, Pearson, 2011, AP Government, BAHS 2. Literature Common Core Edition, Prentice Hall, 2012, English (Grades 9-12) at BAHS Recommendation: To approve the textbook adoptions as presented. D. Curriculum Report D. Student Representative Blake Tyger
Regular Meeting June 25, 2012 Page 4 IX PERSONNEL Mr. Sam Johnson A. Act 93 Revision (addition of Dean of Students Position) effective July 1, 2012. Exhibit 16 Recommendation: To approve the revision to Act 93 as presented. B. Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Flexible Spending Program Memorandum of Understanding Exhibit 17 Recommendation: To approve the Memorandum of Understanding as presented. C. Change of Assignments 1. Kenneth Coffman Dean of Students of Bradford Area High School at an annual salary of $85,662. 2. David Ray Principal of Bradford Area High School at an annual salary of $85,662. Recommendation: To approve the above-listed administrative assignments, effective July 1, 2012 as presented. D. Resignations 1. Patricia Arrowsmith, Elementary Teacher at School Street Elementary School, effective June 7, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the resignation of Mrs. Arrowsmith, for the purpose of retirement, with regrets and appreciation for her 17 years of service to the students and staff of the district. 2. Linda Walter, Special Education Teacher at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School, effective June 7, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the resignation of Mrs. Walter, for the purpose of retirement, with regrets and appreciation for her 37 years of service to the students and staff of the district. 3. Patricia Lindstrom, Special Education Teacher at School Street Elementary School, effective June 7, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the resignation of Mrs. Lindstrom, for the purpose of retirement, with regrets and appreciation for her 36 years of service to the students and staff of the district. 4. Kate Vinelli, Pre-K Teacher at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School, effective June 7, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the resignation of Mrs. Vinelli with regrets and appreciation for her 8 years of service to the students and staff of the district. E. Employment 1. Teachers a. Amber Benjamin, Pre-K Teacher at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School, M.S. University of Phoenix, Pennsylvania certified: Elementary/Early Childhood Education. Salary will be Masters Step 5: $44,278, effective August 21, 2012.
Regular Meeting June 25, 2012 Page 5 Recommendation: To approve the employment of Ms. Benjamin for the position, as shown above, pending completion of all necessary paperwork verification of credentials, pre-employment drug test, and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAEA. b. Jason Blatchley, Secondary Guidance Counselor/Special Populations Coordinator at Bradford Area High School, M.S. St. Bonaventure University, Pennsylvania Certified: School Counselor K-12. Salary will be Masters Step 1: $41,178, effective August 21, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the employment of Mr. Blatchley for the position, as shown above, test, and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAEA. c. Kristy Kinney, Special Education Teacher at School Street Elementary School, B.S. Clarion University, Pennsylvania Certified: Elementary, Early Childhood and Special Education. Salary will be Bachelor Step 1: $39,978, effective August 21, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the employment of Ms. Kinney, for the position, as shown above, test and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAEA. d. Amy Krepp, Elementary Teacher at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School, B.S. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Pennsylvania Certified: English 7-12. Salary will be Bachelor Step 2: $40,753, effective August 21, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the employment of Ms. Krepp, for the position, as shown above, test, and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAEA. e. Kristy Moore, Language Arts Teacher at Fretz Middle School, M.S. Wilkes University, Pennsylvania Certified: English 7-12. Salary will be Master Step 4: $43,504, effective August 21, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the employment of Ms. Moore, for the position, as shown above, test, and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAEA. f. Clay Nolan, Elementary Teacher at School Street Elementary School, B.S. Clarion University, Pennsylvania Certified: Elementary Education, Mid-Level Mathematics and Mid-Level English. Salary will be Bachelor Step 1: $39,978, effective August 21, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the employment of Mr. Nolan, for the position, as shown above, test, and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAEA. g. Brittany Skiba, Special Education Teacher at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School, B.S. St. Bonaventure University, Pennsylvania Certified: Special Education and Elementary Education. Salary will be Bachelor Step 1: $39,978, effective August 21, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the employment of Ms. Skiba, for the position, as shown above, test and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAEA.
Regular Meeting June 25, 2012 Page 6 h. Heather Wright, Elementary Teacher at George G. Blaisdell School, M.S. University of Rochester, Pennsylvania Certified: Elementary Education. Salary will be Master Step 1: $41,178, effective August 21, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the employment of Ms. Wright, for the position, as shown above, test and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAEA 2. Mechanic Jason Pierce, Mechanic in the Transportation Department. Rate of pay is $18.18 per hour for 8.0 hours per day, effective July 26, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the employment of Mr. Pierce, for the position, as shown above, pending completion of all necessary paperwork, pre-employment drug test, and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and AFSCME. 3. Bus Driver Theresa Mills, Bus Driver, Run #23, rate of pay is $17.00 per hour for 4.15 hours per day for 180 school days per year, effective August 27, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the employment of Ms. Mills, for the position, as shown above, pending completion of all necessary paperwork, pre-employment drug test, and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and AFSCME. 4. Aides a. Mary Wilber, PT Nurse Aide (LPN) at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School. Rate of pay is $19.28 per hour (subject to change) for 2.25 hours per day, effective August 27, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the employment of Ms. Wilber, for the position, as shown above, pending completion of all necessary paperwork, pre-employment drug test, and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAESPA. b. Karen Woodhouse, Cafeteria Aide at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School. Rate of pay is $10.75 per hour (subject to change) for 2.25 hours per day, effective August 27, 2012. Recommendation: To approve the employment of Ms. Woodhouse, for the position, as shown above, pending completion of all necessary paperwork, pre-employment drug test, and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAESPA. 5. Temporary/Summer Technology Workers Temporary Summer/Technology Workers will be employed at a rate of $8.25 per hour on an as needed basis, effective June 11, 2012. Kim Fox Recommendation: To add the above-named individual to the District s approved technology summer help list pending completion of all necessary paperwork, pre-employment drug test (where applicable), and in accordance with Board Policy.
Regular Meeting June 25, 2012 Page 7 F. Bus Garage Temporary Summer Helper Paula Buckwalter, Bus Garage Temporary Summer Helper. Rate of pay for the position is $11.36 per Hour for up to 8 hours per day and for no more than 30 days at the discretion of the Director of Transportation. Recommendation: To approve Ms. Buckwalter, as presented above, pending completion of all necessary paperwork and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement with AFSCME. G. Lead Mechanic 2012-2013 Francis Doutt Lead Mechanic Recommendation: To approve Mr. Doutt as the Lead Mechanic for the 2012-2013 school year, as presented above, and in the job posting for the position, and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and AFSCME, pending completion of all necessary paperwork. H. Coaching 2012-2013 1. Wrestling Mike Corignani - Head Varsity Wrestling Coach 2. Football Pete Kervin - Volunteer Football Coach 3. Basketball a. Dan Reese - Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach b. Jake Cirigliano - Assistant Freshman Basketball Coach Recommendation: To approve the employment of the above-listed individuals for the coaching positions for the 2012-2013 school year, as shown above, pending completion of all necessary paperwork, preemployment drug testing (where applicable), and in accordance with Board Policy and the current agreement between the Board and BAEA. I. Substitute Substitute Bus Driver Susan Ostrum, Substitute Bus Driver, effective May 28, 2012. Recommendation: To add the above-listed individual to the District s approved substitutes/volunteers listing, in accordance with Board Policy, pre-employment drug testing (where applicable), and pending completion of all necessary paperwork. X XI SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS
Regular Meeting June 25, 2012 Page 8 XII ANNOUNCEMENTS A. An executive session was conducted prior to this meeting at 5:00 p.m. for personnel reasons. B. An executive session may be conducted for the reason stated in Section 8 of the Sunshine Law between now and the next regularly scheduled meeting. XIII XIV RECOGNITION OF VISITORS ADJOURNMENT 6/25/2012
Bradford Area School District Regular Meeting June 25, 2012 Floyd C. Fretz Large Group Instruction Room Time: 7:00 p.m. ADDENDUM I. PERSONNEL Mr. Sam Johnson BAESPA Contract 2012-2014 Recommendation: To approve the BAESPA Contract, as presented, to be effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014.