UPPER ST. CLAIR BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014-7:00 P.M. CENTRAL OFFICE BOARD ROOM 6:15 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION - REAL ESTATE & PERSONNEL MATTERS AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Mafrice) 2. STAR SPANGLED BANNER /BOARD INVITATION TO ATTEND MADRIGAL DINNER (Members of the Chanteclairs) Ryan Bentley, Francesca Cappetta, Megan Jones, Tom Maddigan, Noah Manalo, Turner Queen Cara Ravasio, Bayley Reddecliff, Jacob Ross, Mariya Savinov, Jordan Smith, Jonny Summers 3. READING OF THE MISSION Developing lifelong learners and responsible citizens for a global society is the mission of the Upper St. Clair School District, served by a responsive and innovative staff who in partnership with the community provides learning experiences that nurture the uniqueness of each child and promotes happiness and success. 4. SHARED BELIEF STATEMENT #16 FROM STRATEGIC PLAN We believe that: because students learn at different rates and in different ways, it is essential to recognize each student s needs and interests when creating opportunities for continuous progress. 5. RESIDENTS COMMENTS (REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Mafrice) 7. REPORT FROM STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVES (Christian Meyer/Dan Quiroga) 8. RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMIFINALISTS AND COMMENDED STUDENTS (O Toole) 9. PRESENTATION REGARDING REFINANCING OPPORTUNITY (Mike Bova, Boenning & Scattergood/Cordisco) 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (O Toole) a. APPROVAL OF COMMENDATIONS & RECOGNITIONS - ATTACHED b. APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT BANKER FOR 2014 REFUNDING OPPORTUNITY AND APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH PREPARATIONS FOR FINANCING (O Toole/Cordisco) c. APPROVAL OF BOND COUNSEL FOR 2014 REFUNDING OPPORTUNITY (O Toole/Cordisco) d. APPROVAL TO APPOINT DAVE MC LEAN AS ARCHITECT OF RECORD TO BEGIN CAPITAL PROJECT REVIEW e. APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY PLAN FOR 2014-15 f. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE 12. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Cordisco) a. APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY AND ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT b. APPROVAL OF LEASE WITH CARRICK SPORTSMAN CLUB FOR RIFLE RANGE 13. CONSENT AGENDA a. APPROVAL OF REVISION TO POLICY #3002 - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART - ATTACHED b. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL LISTINGS c. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT ANNUAL AUDIT FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 d. APPROVAL OF TREASURER S REPORT - 10-13-14 INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT - 10-27-14 e. RECOGNITION OF BOOSTER ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUB SPORTS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH BOARD POLICIES AND REGULATIONS 14. COMMITTEE REPORTS 15. ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION OCTOBER 13, 2014 - PERSONNEL MATTERS OCTOBER 27, 2014 - REAL ESTATE MATTERS 16. RESIDENTS COMMENTS - REGARDING ANY ITEM
17. MATTERS OF INFORMATION - SUPERINTENDENT & ADMINISTRATION PTA SUPERINTENDENT S OPEN MIKE @ BOYCE THEATRE - 7:00 P.M. - NOVEMBER 3 VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE @ VETERANS PARK - 9:30 A.M. - NOVEMBER 11 BOARD BREAKFAST WORKSHOP - 1:1 CUSTOMIZED CLASSROOM (ipad) - 7:30 A.M. - NOVEMBER 14 (FORT COUCH) SCHOOL DISTRICT WEBSITE/INTRANET RECEIVES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FROM PSBA EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS CONTEST 2014 2013-14 TITLE IX REPORT (Cordisco) 18. ADJOURNMENT Meetings are also videotaped and will be cablecast on School Access Comcast Channel 19 & Verizon Channel 41.
COMMENDATIONSANDRECOGNITIONS OCTOBER,2014 High%School% CongratulationsareextendedtothefollowingNationalMerit2015Semifinalists: JohnB.Benhart AnanyaW.Cleetus DilankaT.Dharmasena RishabhKewalramani MadelineE.Kulp MelissaLevine ElianaM.Ondrejko TonyWang CongratulationsareextendedtothefollowingNationalMerit2015CommendedStudents: MorganC.Cook DomenickJ.D Amico JuliadelaParra DouglasK.Hapeman JeffW.Huo BrianJ.Kaplan RileyO.Kohler MeredithMcDonough CharlesR.Mertz KevinP.Monpara DeepikaP.Narayanan ShivaniN.Patel JuliaK.Pfatteicher TejaS.Polisetty LaurenSchoeppner AlexisL.Scott SriparnaSen DeepikaaSriram KelleyA.Stehura JonathanW.Summers BrianTsui BrooksW.Wilding OliviaWright JeffreyC.Zhang
Congratulationstothefollowinghighschoolchoirstudentswhosuccessfullyauditionedfor the2014pmeadistrict1honorschoir: Soprano1XLindsayBuono,MeganJones; Soprano2XCarlyDeCock,KateRosello,EvaSchenker,IsabelTarcson; Alto1XCassidyPoerstal,MariyaSavinov; Alto2XDevonGarcia,ZoeRankin; Tenor1XPatrickGlover; Tenor2XRyanBentley,WyattKeating,JonnySummers; Bass1XNoahManalo,ErikWarmbein. ThestudentswerepreparedbyHighSchoolChoralDirector,LorraineMilovac. Basedonhighrankingsearnedduringcompetitivetryouts,violistMaryMolitoris%was invitedtoperforminthepmeadistrict1honorsstringorchestrafestival,whichwillbe heldnovember8x9atchartiersvalleyhighschool. Highschoolfreshman,SahilDoshi,isthe2014winnerofthenational3MDiscoveryYoung ScientistChallenge.Hisinnovationisaprototypenewgenerationbatterycalledthe PolluCellthatusescarbondioxideandrecycledmaterialssuchasaluminumandsilverto generateelectricity.aswinner,sahilreceived$25,000,aresearchtriptocostarica,aspot atthewhitehousesciencefair,andthetitleof America stopyoungscientist. Middle%School% ThefollowingstudentswereselectedfortheAmericanChoralDirectorsAssociation'sfirstX ever"voicesaroundtheworld"honorsallxstatechoirfestivalforstudentsingrades4x7: ChristinaConte KodyDressler ClareJoyce KelseyLeach KathyLi CarmelaMartin ShayMcDowell AlexanderMitchell ElizabethYoung AllstudentsaremembersofthesixthgradechorusatBoyce,underthedirectionofMrs. JenniferNoelSchetley.
3002 Organizational Chart Ms. Frosina Cordisco Director of Business & Finance/ Board Secretary PATRICK T. O TOOLE Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sharon Suritsky Assistant Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent of Schools Mr. John Rozzo Assistant Superintendent of Schools Ms. Sheila Gorgonio Director of Advancement 1 Mr. Jonn Mansfield Director of Transportation Human Resources/ Benefits Coordinator and HR Operations Food Service Operations Aramark Mgmt. Contract Physical Plant Operations Aramark Mgmt. Contract (Maintenance, Custodial, Facility Management) 2 Ms. Eloise Stoehr Supervisor of Pupil Services Counseling K-8, Nurses, Psychologists, ESL K-12 & Nursing Department Chair Ms. Melissa Garvin Supervisor of Special Education Special Education Curriculum Leader & Special Education Department Chair Mr. Mark Miller Eisenhower Principal And Supervisor of Elementary Education 1 Dr. Pat McClintock- Comeaux Baker Principal 1 Dr. Claire Miller Streams Principal 1 Mr. Joe Conners Chief of School Police Dr. Michael Ghilani Principal Dr. Louis Angelo Associate Principal Ms. Christine Mussomeli Assistant Principal Daniel Beck Assistant Principal Mrs. Jen Kirk Guidance Curriculum Leader Mr. Matt Mellinger Athletic Director Mr. Raymond Berrott Director of Technology Mrs. Amy Pfender Boyce Principal Mrs. Erin Peterson Middle School Assistant Principal (Grades 5-8) Mr. Joe DeMar Fort Couch Principal Dr. Judith Bulazo Director of Curriculum & Professional Development Elementary & Fine Arts Curriculum Leaders (K-12) Middle Level & Performing Arts Curriculum Leaders (K-12); Practical Arts & Physical Education Department Chairs (K-8) Secondary & Foreign Language Curriculum Leaders; Physical Education (9-12), & Library (K-12) Department Chairs 1 Additional supervision from Dr. Suritsky 2 Additional supervision from Mr. DeMar October 27, 2014 1