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8-8-11 Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes
The approved minutes are posted below the agenda. All attachments are PDFs.
Board Meeting on August 8, 20117:30 pm – Board Room
131 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 - July 25, 2011 Regular Meeting (attachment IV-A)
B. Out-of-State and/or Overnight Student Travel (attachment IV-B)
C. School Construction Change Orders
*Ferguson Township Elementary School (attachment IV-C-1) Change Order LogD. Nonresident Student Request (attachment IV-D)
1. General Contractor Change Order #11 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,862.99, to Poole Anderson Construction.
2. General Contractor Change Order #12 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $699.84, to Poole Anderson Construction.
3. General Contractor Change Order #13 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $623.99, to Poole Anderson Construction.
4. General Contractor Change Order #14 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $3,303.58, to Poole Anderson Construction.
5. Mechanical Contractor Change Order #4 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,260.44, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical.
6. Mechanical Contractor Change Order #5 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $2,000.00, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical.
7. Mechanical Contractor Change Order #6 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $7,777.88, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical.8. Electrical Contractor Change Order #13 at the Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $30,230.63, to Bob Biter Electrical.*Mount Nittany Elementary School (attachment IV-C-2) attachment IV-C-2
1. General Contractor Change Order #23 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $227.14, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
2. General Contractor Change Order #24 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,616.78, to Lawruk Builders, Inc.
3. Casework Contractor Change Order #1 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $11,814.80, to Modular Concepts.
4. Mechanical Contractor Change Order #4 at the Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $4,320.72, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical.
E. Treasurer’s Report for June 2011 (attachment IV-E)
F. School District Bills for July 2011 (attachment IV-F)
G. License Agreement with ParentLink (attachment IV-G)
H. Human Resources Recommendations (attachment IV-H)
V. ACTION
A. A motion to approve the Wonderland Charter revision (materials previously distributed)B. A motion to reject all proposals for Student Photographic Services and re-advertise for new proposals. (attachment V-B)
VI. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
A. Ed Poprik provides an Elementary school construction project updateB. Jeff Ammerman reviews the Second Reading of Policy 802–School Organization (attachment VI-B)
C. Jeff Ammerman provides further information on the 2012-13 Budget Timeline (attachment VI-C)
D. Tom Mincemoyer and Marybeth Irvin review the First Reading of the following Policies:
1. Policy 237–Use of Electronic Devices-(attachment VI-D-1)VII. FUTURE AGENDA PLANNING
2. Policy 243–Academic Integrity-(attachment VI-D-2)
3. Policy 249–Anti-Harassment/Anti-Bullying-(attachment VI-D-3)
4. Policy 815–Online Acceptable Use-(attachment VI-D-4)
AUGUST 22
Elementary school construction change orders
Approval of Policy 243-Academic Integrity
Approval of Policy 802–School Organization
Approval of Policy 249–Anti-Harassment/Anti-Bullying
Approval of Policy 815–Online Acceptable Use
Student Achievement
Discussion of Policy 237–Use of Electronic Devices
Approval of Policy 237-Action
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2011
7:30 pm – BOARD ROOM
131 W. NITTANY AVENUE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ms. McGlaughlin, board president, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Ms. McGlaughlin welcomed all present and viewing from home. She announced the board held an Executive Session prior to the meeting on litigation, personnel, and negotiations. With the agenda before them, she asked board members for any changes, there were no changes.
AUGUST 8, 2011
7:30 pm – BOARD ROOM
131 W. NITTANY AVENUE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ms. McGlaughlin, board president, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Ms. McGlaughlin welcomed all present and viewing from home. She announced the board held an Executive Session prior to the meeting on litigation, personnel, and negotiations. With the agenda before them, she asked board members for any changes, there were no changes.
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, Ann McGlaughlin, Dorothea Stahl Board Member Absent: Jim Leous, Jim Pawelczyk, Gowen Roper, Chris Small
Board Secretary: Mary Jenn Dorman
Solicitor: Scott Etter
Superintendent: Robert O’Donnell
District Personnel: Jeff Ammerman, Randy Brown, Dennis Guth, Marybeth Irvin, Julie Miller, Tom Mincemoyer, Ed Poprik, Wilda Stanfield, Holli Jo Warner
Guests: Amber Concepcion, Stewart Francis, Keith Horner, Paul Kozlovsky, Sonya Kozlovsky, Tina Ligenza, Ed Mahon, Hal Ohnmeis, Michael Pusateri, Beth Roles, Adam Smeltz, Laurel Zydney
II. COMMUNICATIONS
- Robert O’Donnell shared that he is very happy to be a part of State College Area School District. His first nine days have consisted of listening to members of the Administrative Team which has been very helpful. He thanked Mr. Hardy, Mr. Ammerman, Mr. Guth, Ms. Miller and other directors along with Ms. Dorman for the assistance so far. He is planning to get up to speed on the DWFMP with Mr. Poprik and will be meeting with various community leaders during the next couple weeks.
- Ann Mc Glaughlin welcomed Ms. Dorman back and welcomed Dr. O’Donnell to his position of Superintendent of Schools.
Ms. McGlaughlin, on behalf of the Board, presented Dr. O’Donnell with an original PA Senate Common School Act and provided a brief history of the document of which 1,500 copies were produced.
Board Members Present: Rich Bartnik, Penni Fishbaine, David Hutchinson, Ann McGlaughlin, Dorothea Stahl Board Member Absent: Jim Leous, Jim Pawelczyk, Gowen Roper, Chris Small
Board Secretary: Mary Jenn Dorman
Solicitor: Scott Etter
Superintendent: Robert O’Donnell
District Personnel: Jeff Ammerman, Randy Brown, Dennis Guth, Marybeth Irvin, Julie Miller, Tom Mincemoyer, Ed Poprik, Wilda Stanfield, Holli Jo Warner
Guests: Amber Concepcion, Stewart Francis, Keith Horner, Paul Kozlovsky, Sonya Kozlovsky, Tina Ligenza, Ed Mahon, Hal Ohnmeis, Michael Pusateri, Beth Roles, Adam Smeltz, Laurel Zydney
II. COMMUNICATIONS
- Robert O’Donnell shared that he is very happy to be a part of State College Area School District. His first nine days have consisted of listening to members of the Administrative Team which has been very helpful. He thanked Mr. Hardy, Mr. Ammerman, Mr. Guth, Ms. Miller and other directors along with Ms. Dorman for the assistance so far. He is planning to get up to speed on the DWFMP with Mr. Poprik and will be meeting with various community leaders during the next couple weeks.
- Ann Mc Glaughlin welcomed Ms. Dorman back and welcomed Dr. O’Donnell to his position of Superintendent of Schools.
Ms. McGlaughlin, on behalf of the Board, presented Dr. O’Donnell with an original PA Senate Common School Act and provided a brief history of the document of which 1,500 copies were produced.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
- Tina Ligenza spoke on the action item to reject all proposals for student photographs asking board members not to vote for the rejection and violation for original RFP.
- Beth Roles spoke on the fact that only one individual was confused about the wording in a sentence of the RFP for the student photographs and asked the board to ratify the contract already awarded to Lifetouch National School Studios.
IV. ROUTINE APPROVALS
A motion to approve the listing of Routine Approvals as presented.
*Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2011 Regular Meeting
*Out-of-State and/or Overnight Student Travel
*General Contractor Change Order #11 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,862.99, to Poole Anderson Construction
*General Contractor Change Order #12 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $699.84, to Poole Anderson Construction
*General Contractor Change Order #13 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $623.99, to Poole Anderson Construction
*General Contractor Change Order #14 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $3,303.58, to Poole Anderson Construction
*Mechanical Contractor Change Order #4 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,260.44, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical
*Mechanical Contractor Change Order #5 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $2,000.00, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical
*Mechanical Contractor Change Order #6 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $7,777.88, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical
*Electrical Contractor Change Order #13 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $30,230.63, to Bob Biter Electrical
*General Contractor Change Order #23 at Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $227.14, to Lawruk Builders, Inc
*General Contractor Change Order #24 at Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,616.78, to Lawruk Builders, Inc
*Casework Contractor Change Order #1 at Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $11,814.80, to Modular Concepts
*Mechanical Contractor Change Order #4 at Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $4,320.72, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical
*Nonresident Student Request for a 10th grade student to attend Delta for 2011-2012 school year on a tuition basis
*Treasurer’s Report for June 2011
*School District Bills for July 2011
*Human Resources Recommendations :
- Tina Ligenza spoke on the action item to reject all proposals for student photographs asking board members not to vote for the rejection and violation for original RFP.
- Beth Roles spoke on the fact that only one individual was confused about the wording in a sentence of the RFP for the student photographs and asked the board to ratify the contract already awarded to Lifetouch National School Studios.
IV. ROUTINE APPROVALS
A motion to approve the listing of Routine Approvals as presented.
*Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2011 Regular Meeting
*Out-of-State and/or Overnight Student Travel
*General Contractor Change Order #11 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,862.99, to Poole Anderson Construction
*General Contractor Change Order #12 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $699.84, to Poole Anderson Construction
*General Contractor Change Order #13 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $623.99, to Poole Anderson Construction
*General Contractor Change Order #14 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $3,303.58, to Poole Anderson Construction
*Mechanical Contractor Change Order #4 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,260.44, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical
*Mechanical Contractor Change Order #5 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, as a credit of at least $2,000.00, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical
*Mechanical Contractor Change Order #6 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $7,777.88, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical
*Electrical Contractor Change Order #13 at Ferguson Township Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $30,230.63, to Bob Biter Electrical
*General Contractor Change Order #23 at Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $227.14, to Lawruk Builders, Inc
*General Contractor Change Order #24 at Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,616.78, to Lawruk Builders, Inc
*Casework Contractor Change Order #1 at Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $11,814.80, to Modular Concepts
*Mechanical Contractor Change Order #4 at Mount Nittany Elementary Project, in an amount not to exceed $4,320.72, to Allied Electrical and Mechanical
*Nonresident Student Request for a 10th grade student to attend Delta for 2011-2012 school year on a tuition basis
*Treasurer’s Report for June 2011
*School District Bills for July 2011
2010-11 2011-2012 Total
General Fund: $1,907,310.49 $6,847,943.93 $8,755,254.42
Checks 157411 through 157734 and V101694 through V101726
Food Service Fund: $ 0.00 $ 12,604.23 $ 12,604.23
Checks 55300 through 55320
Athletics Fund: $ 6,794.33 $ 10,247.19 $ 17,041.52
Checks 39791 and 39805
Activities Fund: $ 0.00 $ 32,450.73 $ 32,450.73
Checks 83703 through 83737
Purchasing Cards: $ 97,396.08 $ 0.00 $ 97,396.08
June 2011 Checks 686, 6448, 386, 147
Total All Funds $2,011,500.90 $6,903,246.08 $8,914,746.98
*License Agreement with ParentLink for the 2011-2012 school year with option to extend for year 2 and 3Checks 157411 through 157734 and V101694 through V101726
Food Service Fund: $ 0.00 $ 12,604.23 $ 12,604.23
Checks 55300 through 55320
Athletics Fund: $ 6,794.33 $ 10,247.19 $ 17,041.52
Checks 39791 and 39805
Activities Fund: $ 0.00 $ 32,450.73 $ 32,450.73
Checks 83703 through 83737
Purchasing Cards: $ 97,396.08 $ 0.00 $ 97,396.08
June 2011 Checks 686, 6448, 386, 147
Total All Funds $2,011,500.90 $6,903,246.08 $8,914,746.98
*Human Resources Recommendations :
Retirements/Resignations
-Laura Sluboski, Elementary Teacher at Corl Street Elementary School, resigned July 21, 2011.
Leaves of Absence
-Jennifer Berberian, Elementary Teacher at Easterly Parkway Elementary School requested a Child Bearing Leave of Absence beginning on or about September 1, 2011 to be followed by a Child Rearing Leave of Absence through October 26, 2011.
-Danielle Fulmer, Art Teacher at Park Forest Middle School requested a Medical Leave of Absence beginning August 23, 2011 and continuing through the end of the 1st semester of the 2011-2012 school year.
Appointments
-Megan Calderone recommended to position as 1.0 Predictable Term Substitute Elementary Teacher for the 2011-2012 school year only in Radio Park Elementary School at a salary of $42,000.
-Alix Croswell recommended to change in position to 1.0 Contract Elementary Teacher in Easterly Parkway Elementary School at a salary of $63,988. This change from her previously approved 1.0 Predictable Term Substitute position (7/11/11) brings her to a full 1.0 Contract position.
-Jennifer Robertson-Oesterling recommended to position as .50 Contract Instructional Support Teacher in Corl Street Elementary School at a salary of $45,139 prorated to $22,569.50.
-Susan Aurand recommended to an additional position as .50 Contract German Teacher in Mount Nittany Middle School. This addition to her current .50 Contract brings her to a full 1.0 Contract position at a salary of $51,972.
-Brogan Byers recommended to position as .50 Contract French Teacher in Mount Nittany Middle School at a salary of $43,858 prorated to $21,929.
-Jaime Workman recommended to position as 1.0 Contract 6th Grade Teacher in Park Forest Middle School at a salary of $55,146.
-Daniel Conway recommended to position as .67 Contract French Teacher in High School South at a salary of $42,000 prorated to $28,001.40.
-Maria Hewitt recommended to position as .50 Contract Spanish Teacher in High School South at a salary of $63,342 prorated to $31,671.
-Carolyn Fries recommended to position as 1.0 Contract Learning Support Teacher in High School South at a salary of $46,623.
-Janet Lenze recommended to position as 1.0 Contract Autistic Support Teacher in High School North at a salary of $46,623.
-Megan Michkofsky recommended to position as 1.0 Contract School Psychologist, District-Wide, at a salary of $46,400.
-Tiffany Wilson recommended to position as .50 Contract/.50 Predictable Term Substitute Autistic Support Teacher in Park Forest Middle School at a salary of $45,300.
Extra Duty/Extra Pay
Andrew Cunningham resigned from position as Park Forest Middle School Newspaper Club Advisor effective July 25, 2011.
Support Personnel
Paraprofessional – Hired
-Shannon Dinant at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
-Gail Driban at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
-Antoinette Irvin at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
-Mary Macalus at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
-Patricia Madore at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
-Sherri Rose at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
Paraprofessional - Leaves of Absence
Mary Waddington
Paraprofessional - Terminated
-Matthew Hershey
Custodial/Maintenance - Terminated
Craig Aults
-Laura Sluboski, Elementary Teacher at Corl Street Elementary School, resigned July 21, 2011.
Leaves of Absence
-Jennifer Berberian, Elementary Teacher at Easterly Parkway Elementary School requested a Child Bearing Leave of Absence beginning on or about September 1, 2011 to be followed by a Child Rearing Leave of Absence through October 26, 2011.
-Danielle Fulmer, Art Teacher at Park Forest Middle School requested a Medical Leave of Absence beginning August 23, 2011 and continuing through the end of the 1st semester of the 2011-2012 school year.
Appointments
-Megan Calderone recommended to position as 1.0 Predictable Term Substitute Elementary Teacher for the 2011-2012 school year only in Radio Park Elementary School at a salary of $42,000.
-Alix Croswell recommended to change in position to 1.0 Contract Elementary Teacher in Easterly Parkway Elementary School at a salary of $63,988. This change from her previously approved 1.0 Predictable Term Substitute position (7/11/11) brings her to a full 1.0 Contract position.
-Jennifer Robertson-Oesterling recommended to position as .50 Contract Instructional Support Teacher in Corl Street Elementary School at a salary of $45,139 prorated to $22,569.50.
-Susan Aurand recommended to an additional position as .50 Contract German Teacher in Mount Nittany Middle School. This addition to her current .50 Contract brings her to a full 1.0 Contract position at a salary of $51,972.
-Brogan Byers recommended to position as .50 Contract French Teacher in Mount Nittany Middle School at a salary of $43,858 prorated to $21,929.
-Jaime Workman recommended to position as 1.0 Contract 6th Grade Teacher in Park Forest Middle School at a salary of $55,146.
-Daniel Conway recommended to position as .67 Contract French Teacher in High School South at a salary of $42,000 prorated to $28,001.40.
-Maria Hewitt recommended to position as .50 Contract Spanish Teacher in High School South at a salary of $63,342 prorated to $31,671.
-Carolyn Fries recommended to position as 1.0 Contract Learning Support Teacher in High School South at a salary of $46,623.
-Janet Lenze recommended to position as 1.0 Contract Autistic Support Teacher in High School North at a salary of $46,623.
-Megan Michkofsky recommended to position as 1.0 Contract School Psychologist, District-Wide, at a salary of $46,400.
-Tiffany Wilson recommended to position as .50 Contract/.50 Predictable Term Substitute Autistic Support Teacher in Park Forest Middle School at a salary of $45,300.
Extra Duty/Extra Pay
Andrew Cunningham resigned from position as Park Forest Middle School Newspaper Club Advisor effective July 25, 2011.
Support Personnel
Paraprofessional – Hired
-Shannon Dinant at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
-Gail Driban at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
-Antoinette Irvin at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
-Mary Macalus at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
-Patricia Madore at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
-Sherri Rose at $9.67 and $9.01/hr
Paraprofessional - Leaves of Absence
Mary Waddington
Paraprofessional - Terminated
-Matthew Hershey
Custodial/Maintenance - Terminated
Craig Aults
Mr. Hutchinson moved, Mr. Bartnik seconded to approve the listing of Routine Approvals. All board members present voted aye in a roll call vote. (Mr. Leous, Dr. Pawelczyk, Dr. Roper, and Mr. Small were absent.)
V. APPROVAL of REVISION OF WONDERLAND CHARTER SCHOOL
A motion to approve the Wonderland Charter School revision. Materials were distributed, information and discussion occurred during July 25 board meeting for Wonderland to be Kindergarten through 3rd Grade starting 2011- 2012 and evolving over three years.
Ms. Fishbaine moved, Mr. Hutchinson seconded to approve the motion. All board members present voted aye in a roll call vote. (Mr. Leous, Dr. Pawelczyk, Dr. Roper, and Mr. Small were absent.)
V. APPROVAL of REVISION OF WONDERLAND CHARTER SCHOOL
A motion to approve the Wonderland Charter School revision. Materials were distributed, information and discussion occurred during July 25 board meeting for Wonderland to be Kindergarten through 3rd Grade starting 2011- 2012 and evolving over three years.
Ms. Fishbaine moved, Mr. Hutchinson seconded to approve the motion. All board members present voted aye in a roll call vote. (Mr. Leous, Dr. Pawelczyk, Dr. Roper, and Mr. Small were absent.)
VI. STUDENT PORTRAITS
A motion to reject all proposals for Student Photographic Services and re-advertise for new proposals. Mr. Ammerman explained that to eliminate any confusion about the process based on the language contained in the RFP, administration is recommending the previous responses to the proposals all be rejected and a new proposal process be done with language and term modifications made to the proposal for further clarity. Board members discussed the purpose for this, the down side of time and advertising costs, and the fact that all guidelines were followed originally.
A motion to reject all proposals for Student Photographic Services and re-advertise for new proposals. Mr. Ammerman explained that to eliminate any confusion about the process based on the language contained in the RFP, administration is recommending the previous responses to the proposals all be rejected and a new proposal process be done with language and term modifications made to the proposal for further clarity. Board members discussed the purpose for this, the down side of time and advertising costs, and the fact that all guidelines were followed originally.
Ms. Fishbaine moved, Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion made above to reject all proposals for Student Photographic Services and re-advertise for new proposals. With five board members present, four (4) voted aye and one (1) nay (Mr. Bartnik) in a roll call vote. (Mr. Leous, Dr. Pawelczyk, Dr. Roper, and Mr. Small were absent.)
VII. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Ed Poprik provided budget information on both Ferguson Township and Mount Nittany Elementary construction projects. Each has a 5% contingency and he is confident that each will come in under budget with the contingency allotment. Mount Nittany will have occupancy for the first day of school. There will be two different schedules of occupancy for Ferguson Township, the two new sections, and the renovated section. He reviewed a timeline chart for each. He will provide an update for each at the August 22 board meeting.
Ed Poprik provided budget information on both Ferguson Township and Mount Nittany Elementary construction projects. Each has a 5% contingency and he is confident that each will come in under budget with the contingency allotment. Mount Nittany will have occupancy for the first day of school. There will be two different schedules of occupancy for Ferguson Township, the two new sections, and the renovated section. He reviewed a timeline chart for each. He will provide an update for each at the August 22 board meeting.
Mr. Poprik provided photos for each building on sitework, various sections of the buildings, and spoke about the commissioning process for meeting LEED standards. Ms. Miller noted that an informal ribbon cutting will occur for the start of school and an official opening with a formal open house is being planned for Saturday, October 1, with an overlapping schedule for community to see both buildings.
VIII. POLICY 802 - ORGANIZATION
Jeff Ammerman reviewed the Second Reading of Policy 802–School Organization noting a small revision from the first reading to include that the various levels are not binding on alternative education programs which can include multiple levels of students. This policy will be on the August 22 board meeting agenda for approval.
Jeff Ammerman reviewed the Second Reading of Policy 802–School Organization noting a small revision from the first reading to include that the various levels are not binding on alternative education programs which can include multiple levels of students. This policy will be on the August 22 board meeting agenda for approval.
IX. 2012-2013 BUDGET TIMELINE
Jeff Ammerman provided information on the 2012-13 Budget Timeline noting the approval of the Preliminary Budget is early this year due to being an election year. The introduction of the Preliminary Budget will be at the second meeting in December and an action item for approval at the January 23 board meeting.
Jeff Ammerman provided information on the 2012-13 Budget Timeline noting the approval of the Preliminary Budget is early this year due to being an election year. The introduction of the Preliminary Budget will be at the second meeting in December and an action item for approval at the January 23 board meeting.
Dr. O’Donnell noted it would be important to educate the staff and board, reflect where we currently are, and manage all our resources. Ms. McGlaughlin added that if we do the same process that we went through this year, there needs to be a better communicatiion plan.
X. FIRST READING of POLICIES
Tom Mincemoyer and Marybeth Irvin reviewed the First Reading of the following Policies:
Policy 237 – Use of Electronic Devices, Policy 243 – Academic Integrity, Policy 249 – Anti-Harassment/Anti-Bullying, and Policy 815 – Online Acceptable Use. Policy 237 is a new policy due to Anytime/Aywhere at the high school. It is written for possible expansion and anticipating future technology yet unknown.
Tom Mincemoyer and Marybeth Irvin reviewed the First Reading of the following Policies:
Policy 237 – Use of Electronic Devices, Policy 243 – Academic Integrity, Policy 249 – Anti-Harassment/Anti-Bullying, and Policy 815 – Online Acceptable Use. Policy 237 is a new policy due to Anytime/Aywhere at the high school. It is written for possible expansion and anticipating future technology yet unknown.
Policy 243 was originally done in 2007 and revised for the internet. Policy 249 revision has a change on page 2 since students are taking equipment off campus and are responsible no matter where they are. Mr. Mincemoyer will check on discrimination wording on page 3 to match with new update. Policy 815 revision is for online acceptable use. This policy has served the district well and need to include online learning and cyber bullying to be in compliance for e-rate funding. Mr. Mincemoyer will look at #1, page 3 - “staffing” to ensure the wording will not keep the district from out sourcing in the future. The revised policies will be brought back on the August 22 agenda for approval.
XI. FUTURE AGENDA PLANNING
Added to August 22:
Accepting Approval of Plancon G for Ferguson Township and Mount Nittany Elementary from PDE
Approval of SCASD and contracted bus drivers for 2011-2012 school year
Approval of regular, special education, and private bus routes for 2011-2012 school year
Elementary School construction project updates
Added to August 22:
Accepting Approval of Plancon G for Ferguson Township and Mount Nittany Elementary from PDE
Approval of SCASD and contracted bus drivers for 2011-2012 school year
Approval of regular, special education, and private bus routes for 2011-2012 school year
Elementary School construction project updates
Added to September 12:
Graduation Report
Graduation Report
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Stahl moved, Mr. Bartnik seconded to adjourn the meeting. All board members present voted aye with a voice vote (Mr. Leous, Dr. Pawelczyk, Dr. Roper, and Mr. Small were absent.). Ms. McGlaughlin announced the meeting adjourned to an executive session on a legal matter. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 pm.
Ms. Stahl moved, Mr. Bartnik seconded to adjourn the meeting. All board members present voted aye with a voice vote (Mr. Leous, Dr. Pawelczyk, Dr. Roper, and Mr. Small were absent.). Ms. McGlaughlin announced the meeting adjourned to an executive session on a legal matter. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 pm.
Submitted by,
Mary Jenn Dorman
Board Secretary
Mary Jenn Dorman
Board Secretary