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7-25-11 Board Meeting Agenda/Minutes
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Agenda
Board Meeting on July 25, 2011
7:30 pm – Board Room131 W. Nittany Avenue
State College, PA 16801
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. COMMUNICATIONS
III. PUBLIC COMMENT (Each individual will be limited to comments of 3 minutes as time permits.)
IV. ROUTINE APPROVALS
A motion to approve the listing of Routine Approvals as presented.A. Meeting Minutes (attachment IV-A)
1. June 27, 2011 Regular MeetingB. School Construction Change Orders
2. July 11, 2011 Regular Meeting
*Ferguson Township Elementary School (attachment IV-B-1) Change Order LogC. Bid award for Graphic Calculators (attachment IV-C)
1. A motion to approve General Contractor Change Order #8 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $2,222.52, to Poole Anderson Construction.
2. A motion to approve General Contractor Change Order #9 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $8,495.26, to Poole Anderson Construction.
3. A motion to approve General Contractor Change Order #10 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $8,016.89, to Poole Anderson Construction.4. A motion to approve Electrical Contractor Change Order #12 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $6,153.04, to Bob Biter Electric.*North Roof (attachment IV-B-2)1. A motion to approve Roofing Contractor Change Order #1 at the North High School Roof Replacement Project, in an amount not to excced $3,595.00, to Blair Roofing.*Mount Nittany Elementary School (attachment IV-B-3) Change Order log
1. A motion to approve Site Work Change Order #8 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $898.73, to Ameron Construction.
2. A motion to approve Site Work Change Order #9 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $1,342.13, to Ameron Construction.
3. A motion to approve Site Work Change Order #10 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $3,654.72, to Ameron Construction.
4. A motion to approve Site Work Change Order #11 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $4,864.55, to Ameron Construction.
5. A motion to approve Concrete Contractor Change Order #3 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $1,493.50, to Poole Anderson Construction.
6. A motion to approve Masonry Contractor Change Order #6 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $1,400.07, to Marsa, Inc.
7. A motion to approve General Contractor Change Order #19 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $2,252.43, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
8. A motion to approve General Contractor Change Order #20 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $3,800.00, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
9. A motion to approve General Contractor Change Order #21 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $29,250.00, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
10. A motion to approve General Contractor Change Order #22 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $612.97, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
11. A motion to approve Electrical Contractor Change Order #10 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $5,975.74, to D. C. Goodman and Sons.
D. Bid award for Computer Tables (attachment IV-D)
E. Bid award for Student Portrait Photographic Services (attachment IV-E)
F. Bid award for Dairy, Food and Food Service Supplies (attachment IV-F)
G. Bid award for Multi-purpose Rooms Projectors (attachment IV-G)
H. Bid award for Automated Notification System (attachment IV-H)
I. Budget Amendment (attachment IV-I)
J. 2011-2012 Athletic Event Admission Ticket Prices (attachment IV-J)
K. Nonresident Student Request (attachment IV-K)
L. New Student Club/Activity–Class of 2015 (attachment IV-L)
M. Appointment of Jeff Seamans to CAC for Technology (attachment IV-M)
N. Human Resources Recommendations (attachment IV-N)
V. ACTION
A. A motion to approve the Revised 2011-12 General Fund Budget as reflected in the attached PDE-2028 (attachment V-A)B. A motion to approve Policies 103 and 104–Nondiscrimination (attachment V-B)
C. A motion to approve the bid award for Traffic Improvements at the Mount Nittany Elementary School project to the only bidder, Wyoming Electric and Signal, in the amount of $433,973.70. (attachment V-C)
A. Jeff Ammerman reviews the first reading of revision of Policy 802–School Organization (attachment VI-A)
VII. REPORTS
A. President’s ReportB. Superintendent’s Report
C. Central Intermediate Unit Report
D. PA School Boards Association Report
E. National School Boards Association Report
F. COG Liaison Report
G. Legislative Report
H. CAC Liaison Reports
Athletics
Facilities
Finance
Private Fundraising
Safety
Technology
VIII. FUTURE AGENDA PLANNING
AUGUST 8A. Elementary school construction change orders
B. Elementary school construction project updates
C. Discussion of Policy 802–School Organization
D. First reading of Policy 237–Use of Electronic Devices
E. First reading of Policy 249–Anti-Harassment/Anti-Bullying
F. First reading of Policy 815–Online Acceptable Use
AUGUST 22
G. Elementary school construction change ordersH. Approval of Policy 802–School Organization
I. Student/Teacher work flows
J. DWFMP Funding Plan
K. Student Achievement
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
JULY 25, 2011
7:30 PM, BOARD ROOM
131 WEST NITTANY AVENUE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
JULY 25, 2011
7:30 PM, BOARD ROOM
131 WEST NITTANY AVENUE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ann McGlaughlin, board president, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Ms. McGlaughlin welcomed all present and viewing from home.
A copy of all materials distributed to board members for discussion and/or action are included with the official minutes, unless otherwise indicated.
Board Members Present: Rich Bartnik, Penni Fishbaine, David Hutchinson, Jim Leous, Ann McGlaughlin, Jim Pawelczyk, Chris Small, Dorothea Stahl
Board Member Absent: Gowen Roper
Acting Board Secretary: Marie Caster
Solicitor: Scott Etter
Acting Superintendent: Michael Hardy
District Personnel: Jeff Ammerman, Randy Brown, Tom Mitchell, Jason Perrin, Ed Poprik, Kevin Stahl, Wilda Stanfield
Guests: Marilyn Goldfarb, Jeff Preval, Samuel Settle, Adam Smeltz, Audrey Smith, Pat Vernon
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
*Pat Vernon addressed the board about the positive aspects of public schools vs. cyber schools, reconsideration of behind‐the‐wheel driver education, and the need to separate the STEM and science coordinator positions.
*Tina Ligenza of Kids at Heart Photography addressed the board about the student portrait photographic services bid.
*Bonnie Marshall restated her support of the nondiscrimination policies to be voted upon.
*Audrey Smith addressed the board on gender identity vs. gender expression and support of the antidiscrimination policies.
*Maxine Marak voiced her support of Policies 102 and 103.
Ann McGlaughlin, board president, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Ms. McGlaughlin welcomed all present and viewing from home.
A copy of all materials distributed to board members for discussion and/or action are included with the official minutes, unless otherwise indicated.
Board Members Present: Rich Bartnik, Penni Fishbaine, David Hutchinson, Jim Leous, Ann McGlaughlin, Jim Pawelczyk, Chris Small, Dorothea Stahl
Board Member Absent: Gowen Roper
Acting Board Secretary: Marie Caster
Solicitor: Scott Etter
Acting Superintendent: Michael Hardy
District Personnel: Jeff Ammerman, Randy Brown, Tom Mitchell, Jason Perrin, Ed Poprik, Kevin Stahl, Wilda Stanfield
Guests: Marilyn Goldfarb, Jeff Preval, Samuel Settle, Adam Smeltz, Audrey Smith, Pat Vernon
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
*Pat Vernon addressed the board about the positive aspects of public schools vs. cyber schools, reconsideration of behind‐the‐wheel driver education, and the need to separate the STEM and science coordinator positions.
*Tina Ligenza of Kids at Heart Photography addressed the board about the student portrait photographic services bid.
*Bonnie Marshall restated her support of the nondiscrimination policies to be voted upon.
*Audrey Smith addressed the board on gender identity vs. gender expression and support of the antidiscrimination policies.
*Maxine Marak voiced her support of Policies 102 and 103.
III. ROUTINE APPROVALS
Board members requested a change to the agenda to remove Item E‐Bid ‐ Award for Student Portrait Photographic Services from the listing of Routine Approvals. This item will be placed on a future agenda.
Board members requested a change to the agenda to remove Item E‐Bid ‐ Award for Student Portrait Photographic Services from the listing of Routine Approvals. This item will be placed on a future agenda.
A motion to approve the listing of Routine Approvals as presented.
*Minutes of June 27, 2011 and July 11, 2011 Regular Meetings
*General Contractor Change Order #8 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $2,222.52, to Poole Anderson Construction
*General Contractor Change Order #9 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $8,495.26, to Poole Anderson Construction
Regular Board Meeting 2 July 25, 2011
*General Contractor Change Order #10 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $8,016.89, to Poole Anderson Construction
*Electrical Contractor Change Order #12 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $6,153.04, to Bob Biter Electric
*Roofing Contractor Change Order #1 at the North High School Roof Replacement Project, in an amount not to exceed $3,595.00, to Blair Roofing
*Site Work Change Order #8 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $898.73, to Ameron Construction
*Site Work Change Order #9 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $1,342.13, to Ameron Construction
*Site Work Change Order #10 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $3,654.72, to Ameron Construction
*Site Work Change Order #11 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $4,864.55, to Ameron Construction
*Concrete Contractor Change Order #3 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $1,493.50, to Poole Anderson Construction
*Masonry Contractor Change Order #6 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $1,400.07, to Marsa, Inc.
*General Contractor Change Order #19 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $2,252.43, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
*General Contractor Change Order #20 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $3,800.00, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
*General Contractor Change Order #21 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $29,250.00, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
*General Contractor Change Order #22 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $612.97, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
*Electrical Contractor Change Order #10 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $5,975.74, to D. C. Goodman and Sons
*Bid award for Graphic Calculators to low bidder Scantex for $95.15, for a total cost not to exceed $11,418.00 *Bid award for Computer Tables to low bidder Nittany Office Equipment for $185.32 for a total of $29,651.20
*Bid award for Dairy Products to low bidder Schneider Valley Farms for $56,524.99
*Bid award for Food and Food Service Supplies to Sysco Food Services.
*Bid award for Multi‐purpose Rooms Projectors to low bidder Galaxy Sound for $17,990.00
*Bid award for Automated Notification System to ParentLink at a fee not to exceed $10,662.96 for a one‐year contract
*Budget Amendments for FY12:
*Nonresident Student Request for a 12th grade student to complete her senior year at the High School subject to a full or partial waiver of all tuition charges
*New Student Club/Activity–Class of 2015
*Appointment of Jeff Seamans to Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology
*Human Resources Recommendations:
Dr. Pawelczyk moved, Ms. Fishbaine seconded to approve the motion. Board members discussed cost savings as a result of new hires and the Automated Notification bid award. Mr. Leous announced CAC for Technology appointment of Jeff Seamans was to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Andy Cunningham.
*Minutes of June 27, 2011 and July 11, 2011 Regular Meetings
*General Contractor Change Order #8 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $2,222.52, to Poole Anderson Construction
*General Contractor Change Order #9 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $8,495.26, to Poole Anderson Construction
Regular Board Meeting 2 July 25, 2011
*General Contractor Change Order #10 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $8,016.89, to Poole Anderson Construction
*Electrical Contractor Change Order #12 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $6,153.04, to Bob Biter Electric
*Roofing Contractor Change Order #1 at the North High School Roof Replacement Project, in an amount not to exceed $3,595.00, to Blair Roofing
*Site Work Change Order #8 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $898.73, to Ameron Construction
*Site Work Change Order #9 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $1,342.13, to Ameron Construction
*Site Work Change Order #10 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $3,654.72, to Ameron Construction
*Site Work Change Order #11 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $4,864.55, to Ameron Construction
*Concrete Contractor Change Order #3 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $1,493.50, to Poole Anderson Construction
*Masonry Contractor Change Order #6 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $1,400.07, to Marsa, Inc.
*General Contractor Change Order #19 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $2,252.43, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
*General Contractor Change Order #20 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $3,800.00, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
*General Contractor Change Order #21 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $29,250.00, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
*General Contractor Change Order #22 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $612.97, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
*Electrical Contractor Change Order #10 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $5,975.74, to D. C. Goodman and Sons
*Bid award for Graphic Calculators to low bidder Scantex for $95.15, for a total cost not to exceed $11,418.00 *Bid award for Computer Tables to low bidder Nittany Office Equipment for $185.32 for a total of $29,651.20
*Bid award for Dairy Products to low bidder Schneider Valley Farms for $56,524.99
*Bid award for Food and Food Service Supplies to Sysco Food Services.
*Bid award for Multi‐purpose Rooms Projectors to low bidder Galaxy Sound for $17,990.00
*Bid award for Automated Notification System to ParentLink at a fee not to exceed $10,662.96 for a one‐year contract
*Budget Amendments for FY12:
‐$1,794.00 from American Association of University Women (AAUW) for Houserville Elementary Library
‐$1,653.00 from American Association of University Women (AAUW) for Lemont Elementary Library
‐$1,500.00 from American Association of University Women (AAUW) for Corl Street Elementary Library
‐$9,994.00 from Highmark Foundation to purchase outdoor fitness equipment for the South High School building
‐$2,000.00 from Cen Clear Child Services for the Community Education Department’s 2012 Focus on Strong Families Conference
‐$5,000.00 from The Kettering Foundation for the Community Education Department’s Summer Institute on Deliberation
*2011‐2012 Athletic Event Admission Ticket Prices‐$1,653.00 from American Association of University Women (AAUW) for Lemont Elementary Library
‐$1,500.00 from American Association of University Women (AAUW) for Corl Street Elementary Library
‐$9,994.00 from Highmark Foundation to purchase outdoor fitness equipment for the South High School building
‐$2,000.00 from Cen Clear Child Services for the Community Education Department’s 2012 Focus on Strong Families Conference
‐$5,000.00 from The Kettering Foundation for the Community Education Department’s Summer Institute on Deliberation
*Nonresident Student Request for a 12th grade student to complete her senior year at the High School subject to a full or partial waiver of all tuition charges
*New Student Club/Activity–Class of 2015
*Appointment of Jeff Seamans to Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology
*Human Resources Recommendations:
Retirements/Resignations
‐Ms. Lisa LaDriere‐Konan, Elementary Teacher in the Park Forest Elementary School, resigned July 18, 2011.
‐Ms. Kim Lenaway, Music Teacher in the Park Forest Middle School, resigned July 21, 2011.
Leaves of Absence
‐Ms. Elizabeth Mamolen, Elementary Teacher in the Lemont Elementary School, requests a Medical Leave of Absence for the 2011‐2012 school year.
‐ Ms. Mary Lou Manhart, English Teacher in the High School, requests a Child Rearing Leave of Absence for the 1st semester of the 2011‐2012 school year.
‐ Ms. Amy Lawrence, District Wide Hearing Support Teacher, requests a Child Rearing Leave of Absence for Adoption beginning on or about August 23, 2011 through January 20, 2012.
Appointments
‐Ms. Elizabeth Valenza recommended to a position as .50 Contract ESL Teacher in the Ferguson Township Elementary School at a salary of $49,771.00, prorated to $24,885.50.
‐Ms. Johanna Steinbacher recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Instrumental Music Teacher in the Mount Nittany Middle School at a salary of $58,941.00.
‐Ms. Susan Kleinert recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Music Teacher for the 1st semester of the school year in the Park Forest Middle School at a salary of $52,540.00, prorated to $26,270.00.
‐ Ms. Nicole Bates Leto recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract School Counselor in the High School at a salary of $71,452.00.
‐Ms. Kylie Smith recommended to a position as .50 Contract School Psychologist, District‐Wide, at a salary of $46,623.00, prorated to $23,311.50.
‐Ms. Carolyn Fries recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Learning Support Teacher in the High School South at a salary of $46,623.00.
‐Mr. Larry Walker recommended to a position as 1.0 Predictable Term Substitute Assistant Principal from August through December, 2011 only, in the High School South at a salary of $80,337.00 to be prorated by a start date yet to be determined.
Support Personnel
Community Education – Hired
‐Caryl Strauss at $18.00/hour
‐Wanda Pluto at $10.06/hour
‐Mark Dwyer at $16.00/hour and $18.00/hour
Paraprofessional – Terminated
‐Sherry Schmader
Custodial/Maintenance – Terminated
‐Chad Russell
Job Coach – Hired
‐Katherine Kump at $10.39/hour
‐Maureen Lazny at $10.39/hour
‐Juana Richard at $10.39/hour
‐Ms. Lisa LaDriere‐Konan, Elementary Teacher in the Park Forest Elementary School, resigned July 18, 2011.
‐Ms. Kim Lenaway, Music Teacher in the Park Forest Middle School, resigned July 21, 2011.
Leaves of Absence
‐Ms. Elizabeth Mamolen, Elementary Teacher in the Lemont Elementary School, requests a Medical Leave of Absence for the 2011‐2012 school year.
‐ Ms. Mary Lou Manhart, English Teacher in the High School, requests a Child Rearing Leave of Absence for the 1st semester of the 2011‐2012 school year.
‐ Ms. Amy Lawrence, District Wide Hearing Support Teacher, requests a Child Rearing Leave of Absence for Adoption beginning on or about August 23, 2011 through January 20, 2012.
Appointments
‐Ms. Elizabeth Valenza recommended to a position as .50 Contract ESL Teacher in the Ferguson Township Elementary School at a salary of $49,771.00, prorated to $24,885.50.
‐Ms. Johanna Steinbacher recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Instrumental Music Teacher in the Mount Nittany Middle School at a salary of $58,941.00.
‐Ms. Susan Kleinert recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Music Teacher for the 1st semester of the school year in the Park Forest Middle School at a salary of $52,540.00, prorated to $26,270.00.
‐ Ms. Nicole Bates Leto recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract School Counselor in the High School at a salary of $71,452.00.
‐Ms. Kylie Smith recommended to a position as .50 Contract School Psychologist, District‐Wide, at a salary of $46,623.00, prorated to $23,311.50.
‐Ms. Carolyn Fries recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Learning Support Teacher in the High School South at a salary of $46,623.00.
‐Mr. Larry Walker recommended to a position as 1.0 Predictable Term Substitute Assistant Principal from August through December, 2011 only, in the High School South at a salary of $80,337.00 to be prorated by a start date yet to be determined.
Support Personnel
Community Education – Hired
‐Caryl Strauss at $18.00/hour
‐Wanda Pluto at $10.06/hour
‐Mark Dwyer at $16.00/hour and $18.00/hour
Paraprofessional – Terminated
‐Sherry Schmader
Custodial/Maintenance – Terminated
‐Chad Russell
Job Coach – Hired
‐Katherine Kump at $10.39/hour
‐Maureen Lazny at $10.39/hour
‐Juana Richard at $10.39/hour
With the motion and second made prior to discussion, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Dr. Roper was absent.)
IV. REVISED 2011‐2012 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
A motion to approve the Revised 2011‐12 General Fund Budget as reflected in the attached PDE‐2028. Ms. McGlaughlin announced that the revised PDE‐2028 being voted upon is the same as was presented for discussion at the July 11th meeting.
Dr. Pawelczyk moved, Mr. Bartnik seconded to approve the motion. Mr. Ammerman reviewed the budget revision, which includes appropriation of just over $1.1 million of additional state funds than were contained in the original 2011‐2012 budget. After the amount needed for litigation costs is known, a transfer will be made to Capital Reserve fund to help with costs of facilities upgrades.
IV. REVISED 2011‐2012 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
A motion to approve the Revised 2011‐12 General Fund Budget as reflected in the attached PDE‐2028. Ms. McGlaughlin announced that the revised PDE‐2028 being voted upon is the same as was presented for discussion at the July 11th meeting.
Dr. Pawelczyk moved, Mr. Bartnik seconded to approve the motion. Mr. Ammerman reviewed the budget revision, which includes appropriation of just over $1.1 million of additional state funds than were contained in the original 2011‐2012 budget. After the amount needed for litigation costs is known, a transfer will be made to Capital Reserve fund to help with costs of facilities upgrades.
With the motion and second made prior to discussion, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Dr. Roper was absent.)
V. POLICIES 103 AND 104 ‐ NONDISCRIMINATION
A motion to approve Policies 103 and 104–Nondiscrimination. Ms. McGlaughlin announced a request was made prior to the meeting to vote on the policies separately.
Mr. Bartnik moved, Ms. Stahl seconded the motion to approve Policy 103‐Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices. Board members discussed naming specific classes of people, District falls under State College Borough’s policies, multitude of definitions of gender identity, want a clear definition to vote on, no need to hurry vote as we are already included under Borough policy, if no policy is in place arbitrary decisions can be made, numerous State agencies have been challenged and upheld, need for professional development, our policy says we are open and welcoming to all, these are new policies and the absence of a policy does not mean we will discriminate, not required to have a policy, Federal government covers protected classes without policies, with policies we name protected classes, why not include veteran status or genetic information as Penn State does, and district procedure vs. policy. Mr. Hardy clarified the difference between procedures and protocols and policies.
A motion to approve Policies 103 and 104–Nondiscrimination. Ms. McGlaughlin announced a request was made prior to the meeting to vote on the policies separately.
Mr. Bartnik moved, Ms. Stahl seconded the motion to approve Policy 103‐Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices. Board members discussed naming specific classes of people, District falls under State College Borough’s policies, multitude of definitions of gender identity, want a clear definition to vote on, no need to hurry vote as we are already included under Borough policy, if no policy is in place arbitrary decisions can be made, numerous State agencies have been challenged and upheld, need for professional development, our policy says we are open and welcoming to all, these are new policies and the absence of a policy does not mean we will discriminate, not required to have a policy, Federal government covers protected classes without policies, with policies we name protected classes, why not include veteran status or genetic information as Penn State does, and district procedure vs. policy. Mr. Hardy clarified the difference between procedures and protocols and policies.
With the motion and second made prior to discussion, with eight board members present, six voted aye, two nay (Mr. Bartnik and Mr. Small) on a roll call vote. The motion passed 6‐2. (Dr. Roper was absent.)
Dr. Pawelczyk moved, Ms. Fishbaine seconded to approve Policy 104.‐Nondiscrimination in Employment and Contract Practices. With eight board members present, six voted aye, two nay (Mr. Bartnik and Mr. Small) on a roll call vote. The motion passed 6‐2. (Dr. Roper was absent.)
VI. BID AWARD FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
A motion to approve the bid award for Traffic Improvements at the Mount Nittany Elementary School project to the only bidder, Wyoming Electric and Signal, in the amount of $433,973.70.
A motion to approve the bid award for Traffic Improvements at the Mount Nittany Elementary School project to the only bidder, Wyoming Electric and Signal, in the amount of $433,973.70.
Dr. Pawelczyk moved, Ms. Fishbaine seconded the motion. Mr. Poprik was asked if rebidding was considered due to the high dollar amount. Mr. Poprik stated that the bid came in around where it was expected and does not believe rebidding would do any good. Ms. McGlaughlin asked if this is time sensitive. Mr. Poprik stated if the improvements are not completed by December, the funds will go into escrow.
With the motion and second made prior to discussion, all board members present voted aye on a roll call vote. (Dr. Roper was absent.)
VII. POLICY 802‐SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
Mr. Ammerman reviews the first reading of the revision of Policy 802–School Organization. Board members questioned grades in DELTA and suggested making another category to include Alternative Education. Mr. Ammerman stated this policy represents our operation. The policy will be voted on in approximately 30 days.
VII. POLICY 802‐SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
Mr. Ammerman reviews the first reading of the revision of Policy 802–School Organization. Board members questioned grades in DELTA and suggested making another category to include Alternative Education. Mr. Ammerman stated this policy represents our operation. The policy will be voted on in approximately 30 days.
The board took a break from 8:18 to 8:19 p.m.
VIII. REPORTS
President – Ms. McGlaughlin acknowledged Mr. Hardy’s final meeting as Acting Superintendent as Dr. O’Donnell will arrive on July 27. She expressed her thanks to everyone who has taken on an acting role over the past several months.
President – Ms. McGlaughlin acknowledged Mr. Hardy’s final meeting as Acting Superintendent as Dr. O’Donnell will arrive on July 27. She expressed her thanks to everyone who has taken on an acting role over the past several months.
Superintendent – Mr. Hardy thanked all for their support and confidence in him, and echoed Ms. McGlaughlin’s thanks to all who stepped up to fill the vacancies.
PSBA (PA School Boards Association) – Mr. Hutchinson reported on the state board meeting proposals: election of State officers will happen prior to the conference with voting taking place at the conference; Delegate Council meeting will be open to everyone; Beth Winters was appointed Assistant Executive Director for Government Member Relations replacing Tim Allwine; there are several upcoming educational opportunities and he will send the list to all board members.
NSBA (National School Boards Assoc.)– Ms. Stahl reported discussion has been on NCLB, school board governance in the area of accountability, regulatory relief for school boards, school board effectiveness.
Legislative – Mr. Hutchinson reported a positive meeting with Rep. Thompson about the ESEA reauthorization. He will send details in a memo to all board.
Citizens Advisory Committee Liaison Reports
Facilities – Dr. Pawelczyk reported the CAC met July 14 at Mount Nittany Elementary with some teachers joining them, and they followed up with a tour of the Panorama building as a possible new site for the Central Offices. Several non‐CAC members also attended the tours. Mr. Poprik will take the lead on the
possible move to Panorama. The CAC’s next meeting is August 11 at Ferguson Township Elementary.
Facilities – Dr. Pawelczyk reported the CAC met July 14 at Mount Nittany Elementary with some teachers joining them, and they followed up with a tour of the Panorama building as a possible new site for the Central Offices. Several non‐CAC members also attended the tours. Mr. Poprik will take the lead on the
possible move to Panorama. The CAC’s next meeting is August 11 at Ferguson Township Elementary.
Technology – Mr. Leous mentioned again Mr. Seamans is a newly‐approved CAC member; committee has been talking about the implementation plan for Future of Technology; next meeting will be in August before Tom Mincemoyer goes on leave, and they will discuss Google Chromebooks, with the possibility of renting for $20/month or less, seems to be a good alternative for students.
IX. FUTURE AGENDA PLANNING
August 8, 2011
Add Wonderland Charter School expansion
Add Bid Award for Student Portrait Photographic Services Bid
Add FY13 Budget Plan
Add High School Educational Program Review
August 8, 2011
Add Wonderland Charter School expansion
Add Bid Award for Student Portrait Photographic Services Bid
Add FY13 Budget Plan
Add High School Educational Program Review
X. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Stahl moved, Dr. Pawelczyk seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. The motion passed.
Submitted by,
Marie Caster
Acting Board Secretary
Marie Caster
Acting Board Secretary