Board of School Directors Public Meeting Agenda Thursday, October 23, 2014 7:15 PM Blue Mountain Middle School Orwigsburg, PA Mrs. Heather L. Gosch Board President 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS 5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 6. REVIEW OF AGENDA 7. INVITATION TO PUBLIC TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS 8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 9. REPORT ON BOARD ACTIVITY Dr. Robert L. Urzillo Superintendent Resignation of Board Member It is recommended that the Board accept the resignation of Marci A. Kramer from the Board of School Directors effective October 31, 2014. The Board has 30 days from October 31, 2014 to fill the position. Appointment of Board Secretary It is recommended that the Board appoint ______ as Board Secretary until June 30, 2017. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It is recommended that the Board approve the minutes of the meetings as listed (Attachment #1): September 25, 2014 Regular Board Meeting October 16, 2014 Committee of the Whole Meeting 1 11. FINANCE (John Granito – Chairperson, Timothy Grube, David Lafko) A motion is requested to approve all recommended items as listed under Finance: Financial Reports It is recommended that the Board approve the financial reports as listed (Attachment #2): Monthly Bank Account Summary – September 2014 Revenue Report – Total Receipts – September 2014 Expenditure Report – September 2014 General Fund Check Register – October 2014 General Fund List of Payments – September 2014 Cafeteria Report – September 2014 Cafeteria Fund Check Register – October 2014 Cafeteria Fund List of Payments – September 2014 High School Activity Fund Report – September 2014 Middle School Activity Fund Report – September 2014 Special Revenue Fund Report - September 2014 Athletic Fund Report – September 2014 Athletic Fund List of Payments – September 2014 BMEE Additions and Renovations Project – September 2014 Budget Transfers Tax Refunds Budget Transfers 2013-2014 It is recommended that the Board approve the budget transfers for the 2013-2014 fiscal year (Attachment #3). Daily Rate Reimbursements It is recommended that the Board approve the following transportation daily rate reimbursements for the 2014-2015 school year which will fluctuate throughout the year depending on mileage and pupil count: R & J Transportation, Inc. LNE Transportation, Inc. Daniel Eckroth $8,715.25 $2,122.93 $307.33 Act 32 Earned Income Tax Representative It is recommended that the Board approve Michael Sokoloski as the Act 32 Earned Income Tax Representative for the Blue Mountain School District. Appointment to Schuylkill County Tax Collection Committee It is recommended that the Board appoint Michael Sokoloski as Blue Mountain’s representative to the Schuylkill County Tax Collection Committee with Jack Hurst and Kimberly Umphrey as alternates. 12. PHYSICAL FACILITIES (Timothy Grube – Chairperson, Dean Gherghel, John Granito) A motion is requested to approve all recommended items as listed under Physical Facilities: Facility Requests It is recommended that the Board approve the attached list of facility requests dated October 23, 2014 (Attachment #4). 2 13. PERSONNEL (Marci Kramer – Chairperson, Scott Reichert, David Lafko) A motion is requested to approve all recommended items as listed under Personnel: Resignations It is recommended that the Board accept the following resignations: Andrew Diehl, Technology Technician, effective October 21, 2014. Matthew Vitale, School Psychologist, effective immediately. The District reserves the right to hold him for 60 days. Substitute Employees It is recommended that the Board approve the following new substitute employees for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with School Board Policy No. 405: John Harding – Art K-12 (pending receipt of certification) Jemma Johns – Music Lucero Martinez – Grades PK-4, Spanish Independent Contract It is recommended that the Board approve an Independent Contract with KidsPeace to provide an educational program for a student that receives special education services during the 2014-2015 school year. The contract will extend from October 14, 2014 (retroactive) through June 15, 2015 at a rate of $140.00 per day. Transportation Contract It is recommended that the Board approve a transportation contract with Michelle Kimmel at the prevailing IRS mileage rate beginning October 24, 2014 through the end of the 2014-2015 school year. BMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement The following items are in accordance with the BMSD/BMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement and district policies and procedures: Mentor Teacher It is recommended that the Board approve Elaine Hafer as a mentor for Carolyn Humes for the 2014-2015 school year at a stipend of $600. Requests for Leave of Absence It is recommended that the Board approve the following leave of absence requests: Elizabeth Williams, BMMS, a leave without pay for personal reasons on October 8, 2014. Sondra Jones, BMEE, is requesting a leave without pay for personal reasons on December 2, 3, and 4, 2014. Ashley Fuggiti, BMHS, is requesting a maternity leave of absence beginning December 17, 2014, utilizing applicable birth of child, personal and sick days followed by a family medical leave of absence followed by an unpaid leave of absence through the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Tammy Chrin, BMEW, is requesting an intermittent family medical leave for medical reasons. 3 Transfers It is recommended that the Board approve the following transfers effective October 24, 2014: Ashley Zelinsky from BMMS, BMEC, and BMHS Speech to BMEC and BMMS Speech. Ashley Russo from BMEE, BMMS and BMHS Speech to BMEE Speech. Lisa Hoynoski from BMHS and BMEE Speech to BMHS and VoTech Speech Employment Request It is recommended that the Board approve the employment of Lauren Gately as a long term substitute English teacher assigned to BMHS, at the prorated salary of $38,500 with benefits, beginning approximately December 15, 2014 through the end of the 2014-2015 school year due to Mrs. Fuggiti’s leave of absence. BMESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement The following items are in accordance with the BMSD/BMESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement and district policies and procedures: Resignation It is recommended that the Board accept the resignation of Jean Suggs, BMHS Cafeteria, effective October 3, 2014. Employment Requests It is recommended that the Board approve the following employment requests: Sheila Ferraiolo as a probationary cafeteria employee assigned to BMHS for 4 hours per day at the hourly rate of $7.75, retroactive to October 14, 2014. Ms. Ferraiolo fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Suggs. Jessica Soto as a probationary Learning Support classroom aide assigned to BMMS for 3 hours per day at the hourly rate of $8.50 retroactive to October 21, 2014. Requests for Leave of Absence It is recommended that the Board approve the following leave of absence requests: Lisa Edling, BMHS custodian, an extension of her family medical leave of absence from September 2-24, 2014. Christine Scheitrum, BMHS cafeteria, a leave without pay for personal reasons on September 19, 2014. Karen Snyder, BMEE aide, a leave without pay for personal reasons on October 15, 2014. Catherina Zwolan, BMHS aide, a leave without pay for personal reasons on November 25 and 26, 2014. Regular Employment Status It is recommended that the Board acknowledge regular employment status for the following employees who successfully completed their 60-day probationary period on October 23, 2014: Tanya Bowman Christina Scheitrum Karen Snyder Ashley Nettles Stacia Scheitrum 4 Information Item A list of names of individuals who have submitted applications or letters of interest for employment (Attachment #5). 14. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS (Herman Fligge – Chairperson, Marci Kramer, Scott Reichert) A motion is requested to approve all recommended items as listed under Curriculum and Instructional Programs: Advanced Placement Testing It is recommended that the Board authorize Administration to include in the 2015-2016 BMHS Curriculum Guide the requirement for all students who enroll in an Advanced Placement (AP) level course to participate in AP testing through the College Board. Out of State Field Trip Request It is recommended that the Board approve chaperones and students to take a field trip to attend the Times Square Discovery Museum on Friday, November 21, 2014 to observe “Body World,” departing at 6:30 a.m. and returning at approximately 5 p.m. Chaperones include Kevin Kerstetter, Harry Myers, Ruth Weidman, Albert Yackenchick, Richard Eckert, and Cheryl Pishock. The only cost to the district would be substitutes. Settlement Agreements Regarding Waiver of Expulsion and Stipulation It is recommended that the Board approve the following settlement agreements: Settlement Agreement Regarding Waiver of Expulsion Hearing and Stipulation related to student #1611260 dated September 25, 2014. Settlement Agreement Regarding Waiver of Expulsion Hearing and Stipulation related to student #1807900 dated October 3, 2014. Settlement Agreement Regarding Waiver of Expulsion Hearing and Stipulation related to student #1814900 dated October 6, 2014. 15. FOOD SERVICES, HEALTH AND SAFETY (Scott Reichert – Chairperson, Marci Kramer, Anne Usuka) Information Item Minutes of the September 30, 2014 meeting of the Safety Committee (Attachment #6). 16. EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS (Dean Gherghel – Chairperson, John Granito, Anne Usuka) A motion is requested to approve all recommended items as listed under Extracurricular Programs: Resignation It is recommended that the Board accept the resignation of James Ebling as BMMS Assistant Athletic Director (Winter). 5 Employment Requests It is recommended that the Board approve the following employment requests for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the BMSD/BMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement: Adam Street as BMHS Drama/Musical Technical Director at the stipend of $840 (Class D, Step 1). Brian Rauenzahn as BMMS Assistant Athletic Director (Winter) at the stipend of $1,261 (Class FF, Step 1). Benjamin O’Brien as Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at the stipend of $1,208 (Class DD, ½ of Step 1) contingent upon completion of paperwork. John Harding as Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at the stipend of $1,208 (Class DD, ½ of Step 1). Volunteer Request It is recommended that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2014-2015 school year: Charles Kahler as a volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach at the Junior High level contingent upon receipt of clearances. Bryant Penberth as a volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach contingent upon receipt of clearances. 17. POLICY/LEGISLATIVE (Anne Usuka – Chairperson, Timothy Grube, Herman Fligge) A motion is requested to approve all recommended items as listed under Policy/Legislative: Policy – Second Reading and Adoption It is recommended that the Board approve the second reading and adopt the following policy of the Blue Mountain School District School Policy (Attachment #7): Policy 707 Property – Use of School Facilities 18. COMMUNITY RELATIONS/EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT/TECHNOLOGY (David Lafko – Chairperson, Herman Fligge, Dean Gherghel) A motion is requested to approve all recommended items as listed under Community Relations/Educational Support/Technology: Donation It is recommended that the Board accept a donation from the Blue Mountain Elementary East PTO in the amount of $23,116.80 which will be used to purchase 30 new Dell computers for the BMEE computer lab. Information Item Community Information Series #2 will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at BMEE beginning at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at BMEW beginning at 7:00 p.m. The topic of discussion will be Singapore Math in Focus. 19. OLD BUSINESS (Reserved for prior agenda items) 20. NEW BUSINESS (Reserved for items for placement on next meeting agenda) 6 21. RECREATION COMMISSION (John Granito, Scott Reichert) A motion is requested to approve all recommended items as listed under Recreation Commission: Recreation Commission Report It is recommended that the Board accept the Recreation Commission September 24, 2014 report which includes minutes of the August 27, 2014 meeting (Attachment #8). 22. OTHER REPORTS A. Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 (Anne Usuka) Information Item Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 agenda for the October 6, 2014 IU Board of Directors meeting and minutes of the Board of Directors meeting of September 8, 2014 (Attachment #9). B. PSBA Legislative Council (Dean Gherghel) 23. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Invitation to Public to Speak 24. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS Thursday, November 13 Committee of the Whole Meeting – 7:15 p.m. Blue Mountain District Office Conference Room Thursday, November 20 Board of School Directors’ Regular Meeting – 7:15 p.m. Blue Mountain Elementary Cressona 25. EXECUTIVE SESSION 26. ADJOURNMENT 7