COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BOARD 6:00 P.M. Board of School Directors Meeting November 17, 2011 7:00 p.m. McGuffey High School Large Group Instruction Room AGENDA Order of Business Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Recognition Approval of Minutes Schedule of Bills Treasurer s Report Public Participation agenda items Committee Recommendations Other Business Additional Public Participation agenda and non-agenda items Adjournment Call to Order: Joyce Knestrick, Board President Roll Call Board Member Present Absent Mark Adams Carl Group Scott Harden Joyce Knestrick Kenneth Leasure Ronald Richey Richard Shriver Edward Szygenda TBD Beverly Arbore Erica Kolat Scott Burchill Solicitor Pledge of Allegiance Student Council Representatives: Senior Alyssa Crockett Junior Meghan Burgdolt
Recognition Long-term school directors are being honored across the state by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. School directors today have a difficult job in our complex society, giving more and more of their personal time to this nonpaid, volunteer effort. The following school directors are recognized for years of service ranging from 8 to 12 years (in four year increments). The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association proudly presents this Certificate of Appreciation to school director Mark Adams for 8 years of service. The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association proudly presents this Certificate of Appreciation to school director Joyce Knestrick for 12 years of service. The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association proudly presents this Certificate of Appreciation to school director Richard Shriver for 8 years of service. The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association proudly presents this Certificate of Appreciation to school director Doug Teagarden for 8 years of service. Thank you for your years of service to the McGuffey School District and community! Congratulations to the Middle School Students of the Month: Caleb Valduga, grade 8, and Jorey Wolfe, grade 6. Presentation(s) Senior Day of Caring: NHS Chairpersons Emily Haywood and Kyle Leonard. Approval of Minutes Background Information: The minutes of the October 20, 2011, school board meeting are submitted for approval. Administrative Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the October 20, 2011, school board meeting as submitted.attachment Schedule of Bills Background Information: The Schedule of Bills from 10/26/11 to 11/17/11, check # 52061 to check # 52259, in the amount of $894,225.75 is presented for approval. Administrative Recommendation: Approve the Schedule of Bills as submitted...attachment November 17, 2011 Page 2
Treasurer s Report Background Information: The Treasurer s Report is presented for approval. Administrative Recommendation: Approve the Treasurer s Report as submitted...attachment Public Participation agenda items Committee Recommendations Other Business Superintendent s Report 1. Background Information: School Board Director Douglas Teagarden has submitted his letter of resignation from the McGuffey School District, effective November 10, 2011. His term as school director concludes in December 2011, and he is not seeking re-election. Administrative Recommendation: Accept, with regret, the resignation of Douglas Teagarden as a member of the McGuffey School District Board of Directors, effective November 10, 2011. 2. Background Information: Dr. Tatiana Zeballo requests homebound instruction for Student A, grade 10, for medical reasons. Administrative Recommendation: Approve Application for Homebound Instruction for Student A, grade 10, for medical reasons. 3. Background Information: West Virginia University requests the following student teaching placements in music with David Haines at McGuffey High School: January 23 March 9, 2012: Larissa Hardin March 12 April 27, 2012: Robert Ford Administrative Recommendation: Approve West Virginia University students Larissa Hardin and Robert Ford to student teach with Dave Haines (music) at McGuffey High School as listed above pending receipt of all required clearances. November 17, 2011 Page 3
4. Background Information: The administration requests permission for students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 to participate in the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS). The survey provides information that is used by Gateway Vision to continue the Too Good for Drugs Program at McGuffey MS/HS and can be used by McGuffey Communities That Care to obtain grant funds. All information collected from students is on an anonymous basis. Administrative Recommendation: Approve students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 to participate in the 2011 PAYS Survey at no cost to the district. 5. Background Information: The McGuffey Boys Basketball Boosters organization requests permission to hold a middle school boys basketball tournament at McGuffey Middle/High School on February 16, 17, and 18, 2012. Administrative Recommendation: Approve McGuffey Boys Basketball Boosters request to hold a middle school basketball tournament at McGuffey Middle/High School on February 16, 17, and 18, 2012. 6. Background Information: The McGuffey Varsity Girls Softball Team requests permission to travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to participate in the Ripken Experience Softball Tournament from March 21, 2012, through March 25, 2012. The McGuffey Girls Softball Boosters will be responsible for all fundraising efforts to cover the cost of the trip for all participating girls...attachment Administrative Recommendation: Approve McGuffey Varsity Girls Softball Team to travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to participate in the Ripken Experience Softball Tournament from March 21, 2012, through March 25, 2012. Superintendent s Report For Your Information: 1. Use of Facilities Total: School: Community: Executive Session November 17, 2011 Page 4
Personnel 1. Background Information: Mark Caffrey, elementary teacher, has submitted his letter of intent to retire upon the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year. Administrative Recommendation: Accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire upon the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year for Mark Caffrey. 2. Background Information: Mary Lea Dutton, elementary teacher, has submitted her letter of intent to retire upon the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year. Administrative Recommendation: Accept, with regret, the letter of intent to retire upon the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year for Mary Lea Dutton. 3. Background Information: Pamela Stewart, German teacher, has submitted her official, irrevocable notification to retire effective upon the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year. Administrative Recommendation: Accept, with regret, the irrevocable notification to retire effective upon the conclusion of the 2010-2011 school year for Pamela Stewart. 4. Background Information: The following candidates have met all of the requirements for emergency certification as a day-to-day substitute teacher through the Intermediate Unit 1 Emergency Certificate Substitute Teacher Training Program for the 2011-2012 school year: Joshua Knotts Deborah Riggin Leann Teyssier Administrative Recommendation: Approve the listed candidates for emergency certification as day-to-day substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school year. November 17, 2011 Page 5
5. Background Information: Food Service Director Cathleen Kenefick requests permission to add workers to the substitute cafeteria list. Administrative Recommendation: Approve the following individuals for placement on the substitute cafeteria list: Carol Markle clearances current Kayla Brownlee clearances current Stacey Thomas - pending clearances Carrie Sanney - pending clearances 6. Background Information: Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Jim McClelland requests permission to add workers to the substitute custodian list. Administrative Recommendation: Approve the following individuals for placement on the substitute custodian list: Kayla Brownlee clearances current Evelyn Stephens clearances current 7. Background Information: Approval is needed for Donald Cunningham and Janet Cumer as van drivers for G.G.&C. for the 2011-2012 school year. All clearances are on file in the Transportation Office. Administrative Recommendation: Approve Donald Cunningham and Janet Cumer as van drivers for G.G.&C. for the 2011-2012 school year. Personnel For Your Information: Superintendent Beverly Arbore announces that tenure and permanent professional employee status has been earned by Jacob Stone, Spanish teacher, as a result of three consecutive years of satisfactory teaching in the McGuffey School District and fulfillment of requirements as set forth in the Pennsylvania School Code, Title 24, PS 11-1108. Policy For Your Information: The policy entitled Reportable Offenses is proposed for a first reading...attachment November 17, 2011 Page 6
Business 1. Background Information: The 2011 fall adult education classes will be completed the week of November 14, 2011. There were a total of 91 participants. Payment is due to the class instructors at the conclusion of the adult education program. Administration Recommendation: Approve payment to the following 2011 fall adult education instructors in the amount of $300.00 per instructor at the conclusion of the adult education program: Beth D Alessandro Aerobics $300.00 Eric Cunningham Computer Skills $300.00 Susan Simms Line Dancing $300.00 Tom Petraglia Photography $300.00 Bonnie Lushen Knitting $300.00 Christy Wildman Yoga $300.00 Christy Fennell Zumba $300.00 2. Background Information: Payment is due to the Adult Education Coordinator Michele Watson at the conclusion of the 2011 fall adult education program. Administrative Recommendation: Approve payment of $1325.00 to Adult Education Coordinator Michele Watson at the conclusion of the fall 2011 adult education program. 3. Background Information: Scott Burchill requests permission to attend the 57 th Annual Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials Conference and Exhibit, March 7-9, 2012, at Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, Hershey PA. Estimated costs: Registration $299; Meals $90; Lodging $150-2 nights; Mileage $200 (Total estimated cost $889). Administrative Recommendation: Approve Scott Burchill to attend the 57 th Annual PASBO Conference and Exhibit, March 7-9, 2012, at Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, Hershey PA, at an estimated cost of $889. 4. Background Information: Andrews & Price has submitted invoices with the billing date of October 31, 2011, in the amount of $3,115.83. Administrative Recommendation: Approve payment to Andrews & Price for invoices with the billing date of October 31, 2011, in the amount of $3,115.83, as presented.attachment November 17, 2011 Page 7
5. Background Information: Peacock Keller has submitted Invoice #55888 for fees and costs associated with the county-wide reassessment litigation. McGuffey School District and Washington School District are sharing the expenses of the litigation. Administrative Recommendation: Approve payment to Peacock Keller for Invoice #55888 in the amount of $262.96, as presented..attachment 6. Background Information: Architects HHSDR Engineers submitted Job #3697 Statement #4 in the amount of $2,563.20. [Construction Administration Phase Complete] for professional services. Administrative Recommendation: Approve final payment in the amount of $2,563.20 to Architects HHSDR Engineers for Statement #4, as presented.attachment 7. Background Information: The replacement roofing project at the High/Middle School is substantially complete. The second payment to the roofing contractor Tuscano-Maher Roofing is due. Administrative Recommendation: Approve Application No. 2 and payment in the amount of $42,390 to Tuscano-Maher Roofing, Inc., pending certification by architectural firm HHSDR.......Attachment 8. Background Information: The District has provided snow plowing services to Transformation Learning during the winter season. The arrangement has worked well for both parties and does not create issues in regard to the District maintaining its own parking lots. Administrative Recommendation: Approve the Snow Plowing Agreement between McGuffey School District and Transformation Learning, as presented.....attachment 9. Background Information: Act 32 of 2008 created tax districts in Pennsylvania responsible for the collection of Earned Income Tax. By law, the tax district will begin collections of current EIT on January 1, 2012. School districts and municipalities must designate a delinquent Earned Income Tax collector to begin once the 2011 EIT collection year has concluded. November 17, 2011 Page 8
Administrative Recommendation: Appoint Keystone Collections Group to collect all delinquent Earned Income Taxes beginning July 1, 2012, including any outstanding taxes as of the July 1 st transition date. All collections by McGuffey School District appointed Earned Income Tax collectors will cease on June 30, 2012. Business For Your Information: 1. Budget Expenditure Report..Attachment 2. Cafeteria Report for October 2011...Attachment Solicitor s Report Board Reports Western Area Career & Technology Center Rich Shriver PSBA Liaison Dr. Joyce Knestrick Citizens Library Representative Ron Richey Additional Public Participation (agenda and non-agenda items) Adjournment (Time: ) DATES TO REMEMBER Thursday, November 24 Friday, November 25 Monday, November 28 Tuesday, November 29 Thanksgiving Holiday No School Thanksgiving Vacation Thanksgiving Vacation Teacher In-Service Day Looking Ahead Thursday, December 8 (second Thursday) Reorganization meeting followed by regular School Board meeting 7:00 p.m. (No committee meeting) November 17, 2011 Page 9