Board Meeting Agenda/Minutes 6-12-17

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Agenda
June 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting
Panorama Village Administrative Center
Meeting Room A - 7:00 p.m.
240 Villa Crest Drive
State College, PA 16801

I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. COMMUNICATIONS (Press Release Preview)
Introduction of the 2017-2018 Student Representatives to sit at the Board Table

III. PUBLIC COMMENT (Each individual will be limited to comments of five (5) minutes as time permits for items on this agenda or related to Board business.)

IV. ROUTINE APPROVALS (7:25 p.m.)
A motion to approve the Routine Approval Listing as presented.

Out-of-State / Overnight Student Travel (attachment IV-A)
Board Meeting Minutes May 8, 2017 (attachment IV-B)
Board meeting Minutes May 22, 2017 (attachment IV-C)
Climate, Culture and Learning Committee Meeting Notes May 25, 2017 (attachment IV-D)
Board Budget Hearing and Special Meeting Minutes June 5, 2017 (attachment IV-E)
Annual Appointment of District Solicitor for 2017-2018 school year (attachment IV-F)
District Bills May 2017 (attachment IV-G)
Treasurer/Financial Report April 2017 (attachment IV-H)
Annual Appointment of Tax Collectors for 2017 - 2018 (attachment IV-I)
Insurance Carriers to provide District coverages for 2017 - 2018 (attachment IV-J)
Depository Banks and Investment Institutions for 2017 - 2018 (attachment IV-K)
Annual Appointment of NW Financial Group as Municipal/Financial Advisor for 2017-2018 (attachment IV-L)
Annual Bid award for gasoline, diesel, and heating oil for the 2017-2018 school year to low bidder C. S. Myers & Son for lowest cost options and propane to low bidder, Heller’s Gas as presented (attachment IV-M)
Bid award for Lenovo Chromebooks to low bidder, SDF Professional Computers. in the amount of $339 each for 1,850 not to exceed $627,150 as presented (attachment IV-N)
Annual bid award for Alcatel/Lucent technology infrastructure to the two low bidders as presented (attachment IV-O)
PSA Healthcare Agreement for field trip nurses as presented (attachment IV-P)
Appointment of Clark Hill as District Bond Counsel for the 2017-2018 school year as presented (attachment IV-Q)
A motion to approve the bid ward of pleated filters to low bidder, Brookaire Company, in the amount of $13,994.52 as presented. (attachment IV-R)
Human Resources Recommendations (attachment IV-S)

V. ACTION ITEMS (7:35 p.m.)

A motion to approve the secondary textbooks for 2017-2018 as presented at the April 24 Board meeting. (attachment V-A)
A motion to approve the Final Budget for the 2017-2018 School Year, as presented in the attached resolution, which includes a 1.55% tax increase and a rate of 44.1468 mills as presented (attachment V-B)
A motion to approve the Annual Homestead/Farmstead Resolution as presented. (attachment V-C)
A motion to approve the Annual Real Estate Tax Installment Payment Resolution as presented. (attachment V-D)
A motion to approve the Supplemental Property Tax Rebate Program Resolution as presented. (attachment V-E)
A motion to approve Revised Policy 209.2 - Head Lice as presented April 24 meeting. (attachment V-F)
A motion to approve the General Contractor bid for Phasing Work at South High School to John Spearly Construction, in the total amount of $40,277.00, and the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) Contractor bid to MARC-Service, Inc., in the amount of $66,000.00, and MEP Credit Change Order number 1 in the amount of $19,900.00. as presented. (attachment V-G)
A motion to approve the bid award for carpet replacement at Mt. Nittany Middle School to Top to Bottom Interiors, Inc., in the total amount of $60,780 as presented. (attachment V-H)
A motion to approve bid award for the resurfacing of the tennis courts at Park Forest Middle School to Nagle Athletic Surfaces in the amount of $68,037 as presented (attachment V-I)
A motion to approve the Act 93 Administrative Agreement for the period 2017-2022 as presented. (attachment V-J)
A motion to approve the Administrative Compensation Plan for Managers for the period 2017-2022 as presented. (attachment V-K)
A motion to approve the Handbook for Supervisors for the period 2017-2022 as presented. (attachment V-L)
A motion to approve the Handbook for the Information Technology Staff for the period of 2017-2022 as presented. (attachment V-M)
A motion to approve the Handbook for the Executive Secretaries and Administrative Support Group staff for the period of 2017-2020 as presented. (attachment V-N1) (attachment V-N2)
A motion to approve the contract for Vernon Bock, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022 as presented. (attachment V-O)
A motion to approve the purchase of three new 2018 48-passenger buses to low bidder M.A. Brightbill for an amount not to exceed $223,155 as presented. (attachment V-P)
A motion to approve the bid award of Smartboard technology equipment to low bidder, Visual Sound Inc., for an amount not to exceed $64,024 as presented. (attachment V-Q)
A motion to approve the purchase of Security Awareness Training software to be implemented for 2017-2018 at an annual cost of $7,425. (attachment V-R)
A motion to approve High School Project Change Orders listed below and PlanCon Part I as presented: (attachment V-S)
     General Contractor CO #61, in the amount of $933.24
     General Contractor CO #62, in the amount of $15,537.57
     Plumbing Contractor CO #13, in the amount of $45,218.00
     Fire Protection Contractor CO #08, in the amount of $2,851.00

VI.        INFORMATION/DISCUSSION (8:10 p.m.)
       A. C-Net Annual Report (PowerPoint)
       B. District Goal Category: Facilities and Grounds
               Elementary Projects Design Development Update -
               60% ReviewForum Comments (attachment VI-B)
       C. District Goal Category: Student Learning
               Health/Phys.Ed. Curriculum Update (attachment VI-C)

VII.    BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS (9:15 p.m.)
-- Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee Meeting May 25, 2017
-- Communications Committee Meeting June 6, 2017
-- Upcoming Committee Meetings:
               Finance and Audit June 15, 2017
               Facilities and Grounds June 16, 2017

VIII. FUTURE AGENDA PLANNING

June 26, 2017 - Act 34 Hearings (6:00 p.m.) - Corl Street, Houserille, Radio Park
June 26, 2017 Regular Meeting
**Action Items
High School Project Change Orders
Approve 60% Design Development Submission for Elementary Projects
**Information Discussion
High School Project Update
Elementary Projects Design Development
Extended Day Decision Making Process (Tentative)

July 10, 2017 Work Session
Strategic Planning & Goals

July 24, 2017 - Hearing to close Lemont Building (6:00 p.m.)
July 24, 2017 Regular Meeting
**Action Items
High School Project Change Orders
**Information Discussion
High School Project Update
Elementary Projects Design Development
Extended Day Decision Making Process (Tentative)

IX. ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES

June 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Panorama Village Administrative Center
Meeting Room A - 7:00 p.m.
240 Villa Crest Drive
State College, PA 16801

I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ms. Concepcion called the State College Area School District Board of School Directors Regular Meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. She welcomed all in attendance and those viewing from home. Ms. Concepcion announced the Board held an executive session June 5, 2017 on personnel and also prior to this meeting on personnel. With the agenda before them, she asked board members if there were any changes; there were no changes.

A copy of all materials distributed to board members for discussion and/or action is included with the official minutes, unless otherwise indicated.

Board members present: Amy Bader, Gretchen Brandt , Amber Concepcion, Dan Duffy, Penni Fishbaine, Scott Fozard, Jim Leous
Board members absent: David Hutchinson, Laurel Zydney
Board Secretary: Mary Jenn Dorman
Student Representative:
Solicitor: Scott Etter
Superintendent: Robert O’Donnell
District Personnel: Deirdre Bauer, Vernon Bock, Randy Brown, Steve Kurzinger, Nabil Mark, Jacque Martin, Jason Perrin, Linda Pierce, Ed Poprik, Chris Rosenblum, Jackie Saylor, Nicole Steele, Donna Watson
Guests: Julia Biberdorf, Darren Buckholtz, Doug Buckholtz, Ryan Buckholtz, Shelly Buckholtz, Lars DeLorenzi, Jackson Doyle, Harry Hamilton, Grace Handler, Mike Hopp, Justin Korman, Caycee Ohl

II. COMMUNICATIONS
Introduction of the 2017-2018 Student Representatives to sit at the Board Table
Lars DeLorenzi thanked board members for a good year. He introduced the 2017-2018 school year Student Government Officers: Justin Korman, Mike Hopp, Patrick Jones-O'Brien, Grace Handler and Caycee Ohl. He then introduced the Board representatives and explained they have not yet worked out the marking period each will be present: Patrick Jones-O'Brien, Jackson Doyle, and Aja Kukic-Bartoo.

Justin Korman, newly elected president, noted he did not have much of an update but did share that the chief objective they would be working on is student voice and trying to get students involved. He would like to have monthly or quarterly meetings with students being involved in dialogue. Dr. O’Donnell and Ms. Concepcion welcomed the new representatives.

Dr. O’Donnell congratulated the State High baseball team for a great season.
They lost today in the state semifinals but kudos to the team for reaching the semifinals for the first time in ten years.

He noted the Graduation Ceremony went very well and thanked Board members for their involvement in graduation.

Dr. O’Donnell spoke on the pension bill that will affect school district employees and local taxpayers. Governor Wolf signed a bill today that will change benefits for state and school district employees hired after 2018. Current workers and retirees will not be affected by the bill. The change will provide fair benefits while reducing risk for taxpayers.

Ms. Fishbaine spoke on the SCASD Foundation Maroon and Gray Society recognition for which people can be nominated for different awards. This is the first nomination and information is on the District website under Foundation - Maroon and Gray Society.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Concepcion noted each individual will be limited to comments of five (5) minutes as time permits for items on this agenda or related to Board business. The following audience members addressed the Board:
--Harry Hamilton offered congratulations to student government appointees and noted he was here to continue to discuss racial profiling. He feels things begin with education so this is a good place to start but wondered if we are doing enough and asked again for a sign to be put up for where to go to report racial profiling. He would like to see a policy for racial profiling since there is not one in place, only policies related to the issue. The district solicitor explained what can be done to report any alleged wrongdoing.

ROUTINE APPROVALS
A motion to approve the Routine Approval Listing as presented.
--Out-of-State / Overnight Student Travel
--Board Meeting Minutes May 8, 2017
--Board meeting Minutes May 22, 2017
--Climate, Culture and Learning Committee Meeting Notes May 25, 2017
--Board Budget Hearing and Special Meeting Minutes June 5, 2017
--Annual Appointment of District Solicitor for 2017-2018 school year
--District Bills May 2017 2016-17 Grand Total

General Fund                                       $12,899,475.01               $12,899,475.01
(checks 1029169 to 1029726 and V103808 to V103836)
Food Service Fund                                      171,388.35                      171,388.35
(checks 63119 to 63190)
Athletics Fund                                             88,292.39                         88,292.39
(checks 51046 to 51141)
Activities Fund                                            36,422.28                         36,422.28
(checks 91692 to 91711)
Purchasing Cards                                       149,795.21                       149,795.21
(For May 2017 checks 223, 456, 7558, 860) :
Total All Funds                                  $13,345,373.24             $13,345,373.24
--Treasurer/Financial Report April 2017
--Annual Appointment of Tax Collectors for 2017 - 2018
--Insurance Carriers to provide District coverages for 2017 - 2018
--Depository Banks and Investment Institutions for 2017 - 2018
--Annual Appointment of NW Financial Group as Municipal/Financial Advisor for 2017-2018
--Annual Bid award for gasoline, diesel, and heating oil for the 2017-2018 school year to low bidder C. S. Myers & Son for lowest cost options and propane to low bidder, Heller’s Gas Bid award for Lenovo Chromebooks to low bidder, SDF Professional Computers. in the amount of $339 each for 1,850 Chromebooks not to exceed $627,150 as presented
--Annual bid award for Alcatel/Lucent technology infrastructure to the two low bidders as presented
--PSA Healthcare Agreement for field trip nurses as presented
--Appointment of Clark Hill as District Bond Counsel for the 2017-2018 school year
--Annual bid award of pleated filters to low bidder, Brookaire Company, in the amount of $13,994.52 as presented.
--Human Resources Recommendations (refer to attachment IV-S) Mr. Fozard moved and Ms. Fishbaine seconded to approve the listing of Routine Approvals. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

V.      APPROVAL of 2017-2018 SECONDARY TEXTBOOKS
A motion to approve the secondary textbooks for 2017-2018 as presented at the
April 24 Board meeting. Mr. Fozard moved and Ms. Fishbaine seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

VI. APPROVAL of FINAL 2017-2018 FINAL BUDGET and RESOLUTION
A motion to approve the Final Budget for the 2017-2018 School Year, as presented in the attached resolution, which includes a 1.55% tax increase and a rate of 44.1468 mills as presented. Mr. Fozard moved and Ms. Fishbaine seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

Dr. O’Donnell welcomed Shelly Buckholtz as the new Ferguson Township Elementary SchoolPrincipal. She and her family were present in the audience. Ms. Concepcion offered congratulations and welcomed her also.

VII. APPROVAL of ANNUAL HOMESTEAD/FARMSTEAD RESOLUTION
A motion to approve the Annual Homestead/Farmstead Resolution as presented. Dr. Duffy moved and Ms. Fishbaine seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

VIII. APPROVAL of ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAX INSTALLMENT PAYMENT RESOLUTION
A motion to approve the Annual Real Estate Tax Installment Payment Resolution as presented. Ms. Fishbaine moved and Mr. Fozard seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

IX. APPROVAL of SUPPLEMENTAL PROPERTY TAX REBATE PROGRAM RESOLUTION
A motion to approve the Supplemental Property Tax Rebate Program Resolution as presented. Ms. Fishbaine moved and Dr. Duffy seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

X. REVISED POLICY 209.2 - HEAD LICE
A motion to approve Revised Policy 209.2 - Head Lice as presented April 24 meeting. Ms. Fishbaine moved and Ms. Brandt seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XI. GENERAL CONTRACTOR BID AWARD for PHASING WORK and MEP CONTRACTOR BID AWARD with MEP CREDIT CHANGE ORDER
A motion to award the General Contractor bid for Phasing Work at South High School toJohn Spearly Construction, in the total amount of $40,277.00, and the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) Contractor bid to MARC-Service, Inc., in the amount of $66,000.00, and MEP Credit Change Order #1 in the amount of $19,900.00 as presented. Mr. Fozard moved and Ms. Fishbaine seconded to approve the motion. Mr. Poprik reviewed the information regarding this motion and noted phasing is ongoing at the High School project. The MEP Contractor’s bid was the only one submitted, the amount of $66,000 was excessive, and Mr. Poprik reached out to him. The contractor misinterpreted what was intended, thus offered a $19,900 credit change order. Mr. Poprik assured board members this contractor’s work is very acceptable. With the motion above to award the General Contractor bid for Phasing Work at South High School to John Spearly Construction, in the total amount of $40,277.00, and the

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) Contractor bid to MARC-Service, Inc., in the amount of $66,000.00, and MEP Credit Change Order #1 in the amount of $19,900.00 as presented, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XII. BID AWARD for CARPET REPLACEMENT at MOUNT NITTANY MIDDLE SCHOOL
A motion to approve the bid award for carpet replacement at Mt. Nittany Middle School to Top to Bottom Interiors, Inc., in the total amount of $60,780 as presented. Mr. Leous moved and Ms. Fishbaine seconded to approve the motion. Mr. Poprik noted this is part of the summer projects and the carpet has done well since it has been down for twenty-two years. With the motion moved and seconded above, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote.

(Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XIII. BID AWARD for RESURFACING TENNIS COURTS at PARK FOREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
A motion to approve bid award for the resurfacing of the tennis courts at Park Forest Middle School to Nagle Athletic Surfaces in the amount of $68,037 as presented. Ms. Fishbaine moved and Mr. Fozard seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XIV. APPROVAL of ACT 93 ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT
A motion to approve the Act 93 Administrative Agreement for the period 2017-2022 as presented. Mr. Leous moved and Dr. Duffy seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present votedaye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XV. APPROVAL of ADMINISTRATIVE COMPENSATiON PLAN for MANAGERS
A motion to approve the Administrative Compensation Plan for Managers for the period 2017-2022 as presented. Mr. Leous moved and Ms. Fishbaine seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XVI. APPROVAL of HANDBOOK for SUPERVISORS
A motion to approve the Handbook for Supervisors for the period 2017-2022 as presented. Ms. Fishbaine moved and Mr. Leous seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XVII. APPROVAL of HANDBOOK for INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STAFF
A motion to approve the Handbook for the Information Technology Staff for the period of 2017-2022 as presented. Mr. Leous moved and Ms. Fishbaine seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XVIII. APPROVAL of HANDBOOK for EXECUTIVE SECRETARIES and ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT GROUP STAFF
A motion to approve the Handbook for the Executive Secretaries and Administrative Support Group staff for the period of 2017-2022 as presented. Mr. Leous moved and Ms. Fishbaine seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XVIX.    APPROVAL of ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT for ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
A motion to approve the contract for Vernon Bock, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022 as presented.Ms. Fishbaine moved and Dr. Duffy seconded to approve the motion. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously. Dr. O’Donnell thanked Mr. Bock for his service this past year and looks forward to continually working with him. Ms. Concepcion congratulated him and also looks forward to the next five-years with him in the District.

XX.      BID AWARD for THREE NEW SCHOOL BUSES
A motion to approve the purchase of three new 2018 48-passenger buses to low bidder M.A. Brightbill for an amount not to exceed $223,155 as presented.   Ms. Fishbaine moved and Mr. Leous seconded to approve the motion.   Board member noted this was very well explained. Another questioned if this was routine and Mr. Brown responded that it was and this is an annual purchase every year to replace aging buses in the fleet. We are not adding buses. With the motion moved and seconded above, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XXI. BID AWARD for SMARTBOARD TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
A motion to approve the bid award of Smartboard technology equipment to low bidder, Visual Sound Inc., for an amount not to exceed $64,024 as presented. Dr. Bader moved and Mr. Leous seconded to approve the motion. Ms. Martin noted these are in support of the K-12 new Health and Physical Education curriculum in Elementary Schools. The course is integrated and the boards are mobile. This will help to manage travel time for students since instruction could be done in the gym and the boards do have shatter proof glass. With the motion moved and seconded above, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XXII. APPROVAL to PURCHASE SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING SOFTWAREA motion to approve the purchase of Security Awareness Training software to be implemented for 2017-2018 at an annual cost of $7,425. There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

XXIII. APPROVAL of HIGH SCHOOL CHANGE ORDERS and PLANCON PART I
A motion to approve High School Project Change Orders listed below and PlanCon Part I as presented:
General Contractor CO #61, in the amount of $933.24
General Contractor CO #62, in the amount of $15,537.57
Plumbing Contractor CO #13, in the amount of $45,218.00
Fire Protection Contractor CO #08, in the amount of $2,851.00
Ms. Fishbaine moved and Mr. Leous seconded to approve the motion.
There was no discussion. With the motion moved and seconded, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously.

Board members took a break 7:55 to 8:05 p.m.
Mr. Fozard left the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

XXIV.    C-NET ANNUAL REPORT
Ms. Hahn noted that Chris Rosenblum is the District Representative on the C-NET Board, Reviewed 2016 Highlights:
         •473 Programs were produced
         •it was the final year of the three-year transition to HD
         •a Strategic Plan was developed that was new for C-NET, and includes five focus
          areas:

Marketing
Programming
Membership
Funding and Finance
Technology

She reviewed State College Area School District programming and how the 45 sponsored programs were broken into various areas, explained Bulletin Board messages (15 equals
1.5 programs), and the 2016 District’s percentage for sponsored programs. Ms. Hahn reviewed graphs that showed all CNET member programs over the last five years, the percentage of use for each members and explained the online programming data. Shenoted that C-NET is 30 years old this year and SCASD was a founder. Board members thankedMs. Hahn and C-NET for the coverage, there is professionalism of the staff, andthis service helps our community understand what we are doing as a school system.

XXV. DISTRICT GOAL CATEGORY: FACILITIES and GROUNDS
Elementary Projects Design Development Update - 60% Review Forum Comments
Mr. Poprik noted the CAC for Facilities and Grounds met June 8 to review the 60% documents. They only had one suggestion for an action item that would be adding rubberized surface at the playground area instead of mulch for handicapped accessibility. He logged in 60 individual comments from combined forums and a fourth column will be added this week for responses and to show what the Board should consider for 60%. The suggested item could be a budget item and Mr. Poprik noted he would have more prepared for the Facilities and Grounds Committee meeting this Friday. This rubberized surface could add $100,000 to the projects. Board members spoke about what was at other buildings, wood mulch would not be near as expensive, accessibility due to the surface and not the playground equipment, and things being equitable for all schools. Mr. Straub added they have secured June 29 for a Facilities and Grounds Committee meeting.

XXVI. DISTRICT GOAL CATEGORY: STUDENT LEARNING
Health/Phys.Ed. Curriculum Update Ms. Martin noted that she had summarized the key points in the memo and spoke on who was included in the cross-curricular team to do the research. They took a skill based approach to this curriculum plan with the breakdown as follows: K-2, 3-5, 6-9, and 10-12. The elementary program is focused on building foundational skills and the knowledge and values are reinforced through applications in middle school and high school programs. Ms. Martin and Mr. Kurzinger spoke on concepts of physical education, practicing skills over a lifetime, based on personal growth and activities to do in a safe way. Differentiation of physical education is an everyday thing and they provide opportunities to be successful. To what extent do we have an obligation to direct kids on being outside and self aware of recreation and play? The standards would cover some of this and a student would be able to measure him/herself and where he/she is and how to improve.

Board members noted being impressed with comprehensive approach and also using the response to the PAYS Survey, the various activities being available at the High Schoo especially for the students that do not like the team sport concept, and the online learning.

Dr. O’Donnell thanked Mr. Kurzinger for more choice at the High School and providing valuable experiences to students.

XXVII. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
-- Culture, Climate, and Learning Committee Meeting May 25, 2017 - Full report could be at the next meeting but Math and Health and Physical Education Curriculum was discussed.
-- Communications Committee Meeting June 6, 2017 - This meeting was cancelled.
-- Upcoming Committee Meetings
Finance and Audit June 15, 2017
Facilities and Grounds June 16, 2017

XXVIII. FUTURE AGENDA PLANNING
Ms. Concepcion reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule with Act 93 Hearings for each Elementary Project on June 26, 2017, 6:00 p.m., followed by the Board regular meeting.
She also noted July 10 is now a Board Work Session, not a regular meeting. If there was
any other item(s) for the agenda, please let Board Leadership know.

XXIX. ADJOURNMENT
Dr. Duffy moved and Ms. Fishbaine seconded to adjourn the meeting. With the motion moved and seconded all board members present voted aye with a voice vote. (Mr. Fozard had left the meeting, and Mr. Hutchinson and Ms. Zydney were absent.) The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Concepcion adjourned the State College Area School District Board of School Directors Regular Meeting at 9:05 p.m.

Submitted by,

Mary Jenn Dorman
Board Secretary

Board of Directors

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