August 10, 2015 Opening The regular meeting of the Slippery Rock Area School District was held on Monday, August 10, 2015 in the Middle School Library at 8:08 p.m. Members present: Mrs. Melissa Allen, Mrs. Karen McDowell, Mr. Matt Pyle, Rev. Michael Scheer, Mrs. Heather Scott, Mrs. Polly Shaw, Mr. Mark Taylor, Mrs. Diana Wolak Member absent: Mr. Greg Angerett Others present: Superintendent Dr. Alfonso Angelucci, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Patricia Kardambikis, High School Principal Cory Hake, Middle School Principal Jacob Jefferis, Moraine Elementary School Principal Dr. Kristie Shulsky, Area Elementary School Principal Herb Basham, Director of Special Services Dr. Laura Green, Business Manager Paul Cessar, Solicitor Mike Hnath Public To Be Heard Invited Guests Executive Session None None Mrs. Shaw said prior to this meeting, the Board met in Executive Session for purposes of Personnel from 7:00 8:03 p.m. Personnel New Hires Erica McMullen Paraprofessional (Class II) at Moraine Elementary School in the Autistic Support/Emotional Support classroom. Elizabeth Yanelli Gifted teacher K 12. Ms. Yanelli will be placed on Step 1 of the Master s salary scale ($45,725). Areas of certification Social Studies 7 12; English 7 12 and Communications 7 12. Danielle Solt Autistic Support teacher at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School (this position was formerly held by Emily Ballew, who moved to Grade 5). Ms. Solt will be placed on Step 1 of the Master s salary scale ($45,725). On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mrs. Scott, and unanimously carried, the Transfer Kristine Novak from Middle School Literature to Grade 6 Language Arts.
On a motion by Mrs. McDowell, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the Long Term Substitute Michelle Vinroe for the first semester of the 2015 2016 school year. Ms. Vinroe will be placed at Step 1 of the Long Term Substitute salary scale. Salary Scale Adjustment Danielle (Hogue) Busi to Step 8 of the Master s salary scale. Supplemental Hires David Tini Assistant Band Director/0 YOCS Jenessa Allshouse Varsity Cheerleading Coach/4 YOCS Food Service On a motion by Mrs. McDowell, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following for Food Service: 1. Elimination of a 35 hour position at the High School 2. Create two (2) 22.5 hour positions at the High School On a motion by Mrs. Scott, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following for transportation: Bus/Van Driver Ronald F. Litzinger 2015 2016 On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Rev. Scheer, and unanimously carried, Substitute List the Board approved the following substitutes for the 2015 2016 school year. They were on the substitute list for the 2014 2015 school year. Guest Teacher: TI Jennifer Shea Valerie McKinstry Conferences/ Workshops Board Policy #249 Suicide Prevention/ First Reading the Board approved conferences and workshops as per attached list. Board approved first reading of Board Policy #249 Suicide Prevention.
2015 2015 On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mrs. McDowell, and unanimously carried, PA Educator.net the Board approved contract with PA Educator.net for the 2015 2016 school year Contract in the amount of $1,275. Butler County Area Vocational Technical School Authority Lease Grant Application Red Ribbon Week/ Drug Awareness On a motion by Rev. Scheer, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the Board approved First Supplemental Lease with Butler County Area Vocational Technical School Authority. Board approved Grant Application with Pennsylvania Attorney General s Office for purposes of the Middle School Red Ribbon Week/Drug Awareness activities (approximate cost $1,750). State Security and On a motion by Mrs. Allen, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, Investigations Service the Board approved Service with State Security and Investigations Services, Inc., for the 2015 2016 school year. On a motion by Mrs. Scott, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following through the Office: 1. Bus routes for the 2015 2016 school year. 2. Bus Drivers/Van Drivers/Monitors/Coach Drivers approved (returning from 2014 2015 school year). 2015 2016 On a motion by Rev. Scheer, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the PACE contract Board approved contract with PACE of Pittsburgh, PA., for three (3) students for the 2015 2016 school year. VASCO Group Contract On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mrs. Scott, and unanimously carried, the Board approved VASCO Group of Massillon, Ohio, to install javelin runway surface at a cost of $10,341. 2015 2016 On a motion by Rev. Scheer, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the Family Pathways Board approved agreement with Family Pathways of Butler, PA., for the 2015 2016 school year. The Reschini Group Engagement On a motion by Mrs. Allen, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Engagement with The Reschini Group to complete reporting requirements mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Board approved transportation through (STA) Student Association for a Special Education student to attend North Side Primary Center in Ellwood City, PA., at a cost of $195/day.
Superintendent Report Dr. Angelucci announced the following: Resignation Matthew Lafko High School Co Principal of Student Affairs Upcoming Events August 10, 2015 Football Camp and Band Camp start August 19, 2015 New Teacher Induction Day August 20 21, 2015 In Service Days August 25, 2015 First day of school August 28, 2015 Meet the Teams Night High School Stadium 6:00 p.m. September 04, 2015 Home football game Perry Traditional Academy 7:00 p.m. Elimination/Creation of High School Positions Advertisement for High School Assistant Principal Interim High School Assistant Principal On a motion by Rev. Scheer, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the Board approved to eliminate both Co Principal positions (Academic and Student Affairs) at the High School and to create the position of High School Principal to be filled by Cory Hake and to create the position of Assistant High School Principal. On a motion by Rev. Scheer, second by Mr. Pyle, and unanimously carried, the Board approved advertisement for an Assistant High School Principal. On a motion by Rev. Scheer, second by Mrs. McDowell, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Superintendent to use his authority to seek and hire an Interim Assistant High School Principal at a rate and time length to be determined. Slippery Rock Solicitor Hnath said back in 2005, the Slippery Rock University Foundation along University Foundation with the the taxing bodies agreed to allow some of the student housing on the Student Housing university campus to remain tax exempt. He said the Foundation is looking at refinancing and maybe utilizing a subsidiary LLC., as referenced in the 2005 agreement. That assignment under the 2005 agreement would require the school district s approval. Board approved the First Amendment to 2005 Regarding Taxation between Slippery Rock University Foundation and Slippery Rock Area School District. Grievance Denied Board denied Grievance # 2015 2. Committee Mr. Taylor said the Operations Committee will meet Monday, August 24, 2015 Meetings in the District Office conference room at 6:00 p.m., and the Athletics Committee meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Wolak said the Personnel Committee will meet Monday, August 24, 2015 in the Middle School Library at 6:00 p.m.
Board Members Invited Adjournment Dr. Angelucci invited Board members to come and meet the new teachers on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 and to welcome back teachers and staff on Thursday, August 20, 2015. On a motion by Mr. Taylor and second by Mr. Pyle, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. Paul O. Cessar, Board Secretary