MAY REGULAR MEETING May 18, 2015 P. 3284 The May meeting of the Moshannon Valley Board of Education was held on May 18, 2015, in the District Office Board Room at the Moshannon Valley High School. President, Cassandra Kitko, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance. The annual 6 th Grade School Board Challenge was held in the board room at 6:00 PM. ATTENDANCE Present: Kris Bacher, Nathan Dotts (7:20 PM), Robert Reed, Stacey Williams, Larry Saupp, R. Saupp, Cassandra Kitko Absent: Albert Adams, John Bacher Solicitor: David Consiglio Student Representatives: Susan Fetzer (absent), Zack Bloom ADMINISTRATION ATTENDANCE Present: Tonya DeVecchis-Kerr, Superintendent, Sherri Campbell, Elementary Principal, John Zesiger, High School Principal, Kris Albright, Assistant District Principal (absent), Greg Stark, Maintenance Supervisor, Elsie Harchak, Business Manager/Food Service Director STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS Mr. Zachary Bloom talked about graduation in June; also, the Drama Club was nominated for 3 Isaac awards. The Isaac Awards will be presented at the Mishler Theater in Altoona on May 24 th. PRESENTATIONS Board President, Cassandra Kitko, and school board members presented Superintendent, Tonya DeVecchis-Kerr with a plaque of appreciation for her service to the Moshannon Valley School District. Superintendent DeVecchis-Kerr expressed her appreciation. Michelle Eurchulini and Larry Davis presented the 2015-16 cafeteria budget to the school board. The Nutrition Group is anticipating a loss, not to exceed, of $23,627 for the 15-16 school year. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Elementary Principal, Sherri Campbell Distributed an end of year calendar to board members. She also reported that the elementary school SWPB team will be recognized in Hershey. Ms. Campbell reported attending the PAFPC annual conference at Seven Springs. High School Principal, John Zesiger, distributed the end of year materials to the board members. He also informed the board an audit of our safety committee was conducted by a representative from our insurance company. No issues noted. Mr. Greg Stark reported on the new recycling containers received as part of the recycling grant. A discussion was held with board members on the fence to be installed around the auxillary gym and the cleaning of the auxiliary gym equipment.
P. 3285 Business Manager, Elsie Harchak, reported on the second reading of the district Investment policy. A discussion was held on the 2015-16 budget and the request to raise revenue by approving a 1 mil increase in the real estate tax. Superintendent, DeVecchis-Kerr, provided the board with an update on the keystone tests. She also spoke to the board about new positions in the Special Education department in 2015-16. A discussion was held on the unused bleachers from the Hilltop Stadium. The Houtzdale Recreation Board is interested in the bleachers. The board agreed to sell the bleachers, as is, where is, to the non-profit organization for a $1 donation. COMMITTEE REPORTS Stacey Warrick Williams attended the CIU meeting. Ruth Saupp informed the board that she, Cassandra Kitko and Superintendent DeVecchis-Kerr attended PSBA board training day. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Kris Bacher seconded by Robert Reed for an executive session to discuss personnel. Start: 7:55 PM End 8:35 PM MOTIONS LIST: CONSENT Motion by Robert Reed, seconded by Stacey Williams to approve consent motions 1-3: 1. Field Trip Request from Courtney Cooper, Play Director, to take the Drama Club students to the Isaac Awards held at the Mishler Theatre, Altoona, PA, on May 24, 2015. All costs to be incurred by the Drama Club students. 2. Field Trip Request from T.J. Sproull, Band Director, to have available band members participate in the Memorial Day services held at Brisbin Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2015. Transportation cost is $120 for two (2) buses. 3. Class of 2015 List of Graduates. Information Item (s): Our production of Once on This Island has earned the following Isaac Award nominations: Katherine Witherow for Best Actress; Zachary Bloom and Kameron Swoope for Best Set; and Our performance of Once on This Island for Best Production.
P. 3286 MINUTES Motion by Ruth Saupp seconded by Larry Saupp, to approve minutes, subject to audit: Regular Meeting April 20, 2015 MOTION CARRIED PERSONNEL Motion by Larry Saupp, seconded by Stacey Williams to approve personnel motions 1-6: 1. Create and advertise for two (2) full-time Personal Care Aides for the 2015-16 school year. These positions are based on student need. 2. Approval for Jayne Kitko to receive up to five (5) additional days, as needed, during the summer of 2015 for the purpose of completing the master schedule and student schedules as a result of the Keystone test scores and accommodating the remediation and the project class scheduling. 3. Resignation of Christine Chatley, full-time Custodian, effective May 15, 2015. 4. Addition of Kristen Bartley, Sheena Lamison and Gabriel Ponist to the 2014-15 District Volunteer List. 5. Advertise for a full-time Custodian. 6. Create and advertise for a K-12 Special Education Teacher beginning the 2015-16 school year. EXTRA CURRICULAR Motion by Ruth Saupp, seconded by Larry Saupp to approve extra-curricular motions 1-3: 1. Request from Tom Webb, Head Coach Junior High Football, to re-align the Junior High Football Coaches as noted below. All Junior High Coaches are in agreement with these changes. a. Thomas Webb-- remain Head Coach Junior High b. Joseph Cervenak-- move to Assistant Coach Junior High c. Kristofer Albright-- remain Assistant Coach 8th Grade d. Thad Walstrom-- move to Assistant Coach 8th Grade
P. 3287 2. Creation of a Junior Varsity Girls Soccer team for the 2015 season based on the increased number of participants at an estimated cost of $1,500. 3. Advertise for Assistant Coach Junior High Girls Basketball, Scorekeepers for Junior High Boys Basketball, JV/Varsity Girls Basketball, and Junior High and Varsity Wrestling. Ayes: K. Bacher, N. Dotts,R. Reed, S. Williams, L. Saupp, R. Saupp, C. Kitko PROGRAMS/CURRICULUM Motion by Nathan Dotts, seconded by Stacey Williams to approve programs/curriculum motions 1-3: 1. Request from Todd Sproull, Summer Marching Band Director, to host the 2015 Summer Marching Band program and participate in the listed parades at an estimated cost of $3,842.70. a. Osceola Mills - July 4, 2015; b. Philipsburg Heritage Days - July 11, 2015; c. Curwensville Days Celebration - July 18, 2015; d. Houtzdale Days - July 25, 2015; and e. Clearfield Fair - August 3, 2015. 2. Participation in the Fall 2015 PA Youth Survey sponsored by the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency offered at no cost and administered by the Clearfield Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission. 3. Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth, Act 48 Program Placement Agreement, between Moshannon Valley School District and Manito, Inc., with services provided at Manito Nittany Valley Center and to purchase two (2) upfront slots for the 2014-15 school year at a cost of $14,650 each. POLICY & PROCEDURES Motion by Stacey Williams, seconded by Cassandra Kitko to approve policy and procedures motions 1-3: 1. Second reading of Policy 609, Finances, entitled INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT FUNDS.
P. 3288 2. First reading of Policy 819, Operations, entitled SUICIDE AWARENESS, PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. 3. Addition of Attachment 1.1 to Policy 916, Community, entitled SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS for Pennsylvania residents. BUILDING & GROUNDS Motion by Nathan Dotts seconded by Robert Reed to approve building and grounds motions 1-5: 1. Hardware Specialties, Inc., to supply and install two (2) 5070 Hollow Metal Frame (HMF), flush metal doors, and all hardware, weatherstrip, and thresholds for a total of $6,720 (Co-Stars Vendor #008-266). 2. Plans for salt storage building and advertise for bids. 3. Plans for fencing project and accept lowest of three (3) quotes from Penn Fencing at a cost of $13,718. 4. Approval to move the construction location of the Moshannon Valley Community Education Foundation Wall of Honor. Proposed new location was shared via email. 5. Sale of two (2) sets of the old Hilltop Stadium bleachers to Houtzdale Woodward Recreational Authority for $1, as is, where is FISCAL Motion by Robert Reed, seconded by Nathan Dotts to approve fiscal motions 1-8, Excluding 5: 1. The following financial reports: a. General Funds Balance Sheets, Summary Revenue and Expenditure Report, Tax Comparison Chart b. Athletic Association Report and Student Activity Account Report c. Special Athletic Fund Report
P. 3289 d. Cafeteria Report and Bills e. General Bills, Special Grant/Federal Projects Bills and Renovation/Construction Bills f. Interfund Transfers, General Fund Budget Transfers and Budget Amendments g. Investment Report h. Bid Summaries 2. Contract for School Psychologist Services by and between Moshannon Valley School District and Carol Hewitt for the 2015-2016 school year at a rate of $385 per day, two (2) days per week, not to exceed 85 days. 3. Renew the food service management contract with the Nutrition Group for the 2015-16 school year with budget guarantee not to exceed a loss of $23,627.39. 4. The 2015-16 budget for the Career and Technology Center in the amount of $3,020,602. 6. Advertise the public notice to display the 2015-16 Proposed General Fund budget beginning May 19th, 2015 and to approve the final budget at the regular meeting of the board of election on June 22, 2015. 7. Reappoint Lori Shimel, County National Bank depository of the General Fund, Payroll Fund, Cafeteria Fund and Student Activity Fund as Treasurer from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 8. Approval of the following bid items for the 2015-16 school year, as listed: general supplies, custodial supplies, paper supplies, nurse supplies. Motion by Robert Reed, seconded by Nathan Dotts to approve fiscal motion 5: 5. The 2015-16 proposed General Fund Budget for the Moshannon valley School District with revenue in the amount of $13,570,216 and expenditures in the amount of $13,812,23 with a deficit of $242,021 and a 1 mil real estate tax increase at 87.8 mils Ayes: K. Bacher, C. Kitko Nays: N. Dotts, R. Reed, S. Williams, L. Saupp, R. Saupp, MOTION FAILED Motion by Kris Bacher, seconded by Robert Reed to approve fiscal motion 9: 9. The 2015-16 proposed General Fund Budget for the Moshannon valley School District with revenue in the amount of $13,539,623 and expenditures in the amount of $13,812,23 with a deficit of $272,614 and real estate tax unchanged at 86.8 mils
P. 3290 MOTION CARRIED Information Item (s): The PPEEC electric pricing for generation and transmission has been set at.06158/kwh Due to the ESCO project, we budgeted $15,000 less for electricity in 2015-16 vs. 2014-15. All electrical billing will be directly through PPEEC starting with the 2015-16 school year. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Larry Saupp, seconded by Nathan Dotts to adjourn at 8:55 PM Elsie Harchak, Board Secretary