Board Meeting Agenda July 24, 2017

GIRARD BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA July 24, 2017 Rice Avenue Middle School Conference Room 7:30 p.m. ______The Board will meet in Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. in the Rice Avenue Middle School Conference Room to discuss personnel items.

0: CALL TO ORDER

1:0 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

1:1 SILENT MEDITATION

1:2 ROLL CALL – MEMBERS ______Bob Snyder, President ______Bob Lossie, Vice President ______Joseph Legnasky, Treasurer ______Richard Brown ______Thomas Eberle ______Dennis Olesnanik ______Ronald Paschke ______Dan Reichert ______Melissa Smith

1:3 OTHERS PRESENT

1:4 (Notation of items to be added, deleted, or corrected to the Agenda.)

2:0 APPROVAL/MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS May 1, 2017 – Budget/Facilities Committee May 8, 2017 – Student Affairs Committee May 8, 2017 - Board Workshop May 22, 2017 - Policy Committee June 26, 2017 - Board Meeting

3:0 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Education Committee – Dan Reichert Erie County Technical School – Dennis Olesnanik Facilities Committee – Dennis Olesnanik  RAMS Project Update Girard Foundation – Joseph Legnasky Human Resources – Thomas Eberle I.U. Board – Bob Snyder Policy Committee – Bob Lossie Board Meeting Agenda July 24, 2017

PSBA Report – Bob Snyder Recreation Board – Dan Reichert Student Affairs/Activities – Melissa Smith Technology Committee – Richard Brown Finance Committee – Joseph Legnasky

5:0 REPORTS 5:1.1 Treasurer’s Report 5:1.2 General Fund 5:1.3 Financial Report 5:1.4 Cafeteria Report 5:1.5 Capital Reserve Report 5:1.6 Capital Project Report 5:1.7 Investment Report

5:3 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

6:0 PUBLIC COMMENTS

6:1 PAYMENT OF BILLS 6:1-1 Resolution to approve the payment of bills.

9:2 ADMINISTRATION 9:2-1 Resolution to approve the application for enrollment of tuition paying students, who are children of GSD employees, for the 2017-2018 school year. Student #2017-2018 A –Grade 1 Female Student #2017-2018 B – Grade 4 Male

9:2-2 Resolution to approve a letter of agreement with the Meadows for educational services provided by the Meadows School (as & if needed) for hospitalized students during the 2017-2018 school year. (See Supplement 9:2-2.1)

9:2-3 Resolution to acknowledge the 2nd reading and approval of the following policies as shown in Supplement 9:2-3.1, etc. Policy 123 Interscholastic Activities Policy 209.2 Diabetes Management Policy 218.1 Weapons Policy 231 Social Events and Class Trips Policy 248 Unlawful Harassment Policy 360 Employee Driver Qualifications and Records

9:2-4 Resolution to acknowledge the continuation of the agreement to provide substitute teachers and nurses with Kelly Services for the 2017-2018 school year.

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9:2-5 Resolution to approve the following certified Kelly Services substitutes for the 2017- 2018 school year: Eric Amendola General Science, Math 7-12, Janel Anderson Music Brian Blair School Nurse Bonnie Blare School Nurse James Boyle Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped Sarah Deemer Elementary PK-4, Special Ed PK-8 Stefanee Ferrier Physical Education Casey Fisher Physical Education Cynthia Forne School Nurse Angela Griffith Elementary PK-4 Deborah Harris English Second Language, Phys Ed, Reading Specialist Marsha Heath Elementary Education Sherri Herman School Nurse Karen Holliday Early Childhood N-3, Elem Ed, Reading Specialist Madeline Jobczynski English 7-12 Charlene Kerr Elementary Education Melanie Komisarski All Subjects 4-6, ELA and Reading 7-8 Amy Kuvshinikov Early Childhood N-3, Elem Ed, Mid-Level Citizenship 6-9 Jennifer Lockett English 7-12, Reading Specialist, Patricia Lovett Elementary Education Katherine Lowe Music Virginia Marsh Elem Education, Spec Ed, Ment and /or Phys Handicap Nicole Meyers Elementary PK-4 Vikki Minadeo Elementary Education Melissa Novatnack Elementary K-6 Jessica Orren Special Education K-12 Donald Patrick Elementary Education Cathy Schwab School Nurse Jaclyn Shoff Elementary PK-4, Spec Ed K-8 Kimberly Spriegel Elementary K-6, Reading Specialist Laurie Strandwitz Art, Elem Ed Kathryn Thomas Chemistry Scott Vincent Elementary K-6, Guidance Counselor, Spec Ed K-12 Joseph Weidenboerner English, Math 6-9, Spec Ed Eliza Wolfe Art Andrew Wride All Subjects 4-6, Math 7-8, Science 7-8, Soc Studies 7-8

9:2-6 Resolution to approve the request by Girard School District to be a host site for the Keystone Smiles AmeriCorps program for two (2) volunteers for the 2017-2018 school year at a total stipend of $27,800 to be paid by the Keystones to Opportunity (KtO) grant. Board Meeting Agenda July 24, 2017

9:2-7 Resolution delegating authority to the Superintendent, Director of Business and Supervisor of Special Education to enter into a Service Purchase Contract with Hannah Ayers, for speech services, up to 20 hours per week, at the ancillary rate for the 2017-2018 school year. Mrs. Ayers will be eligible for Act 48 pre- approved programs /training/professional development.

9:2-8 Resolution to delegate authority to the Superintendent, Director of Business, and Supervisor of Special Education to enter into a Service Purchase Contract Agreement with Claire Anthony for school psychologist services for 15 hours per week at the ancillary rate for the 2017-2018 school year. Mrs. Anthony will be eligible for Act 48 pre-approved programs/professional development/trainings.

9:2-9 Resolution to approve the following school dentists for the 2017-2018 school year: Dr. Richard Gette, Dr. Elizabeth Gette, Dr. James Mahoney 111 Main Street West, Girard, PA 16417

9:2-10 Resolution to approve the following provider of school physicians for the 2017- 2018 school year: Community Health Net

9:3 BUSINESS, FINANCE & PROPERTY 9:3-1 Resolution to approve the Pre-K Counts Host Agency Agreement with GECAC effective retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Refer to Supplement 9:3- 1.1, etc.)

9:3-2 Resolution to award a contract for diesel Fuel for the 2017-2018 school year to Melzer’s Fuel Service in accordance with the Erie Area Council of Government bid.

9:3-3 Resolution to approve ticket prices for the 2017-2018 school year as follows: Football, Boys , Girls Basketball, Wrestling Adults $_____ Students $_____ Senior Citizens – Age 62 or older – Free with proof of age Soccer and other events …. No charge Athletic Pass (Good for all sports home games) $____

9:3-4 Resolution to declare items at Girard High School and Elk Valley Elementary School (requested by Brandon Chabola) as surplus to the needs of the district and delegation of authority to the Superintendent and Director of Business to dispose of same, as listed in Supplement 9:3-4.1.

9:3-5 Resolution to declare English Language Arts items at Girard High School (requested by Eric Louis) as surplus to the needs of the district and delegation of authority to the Superintendent and Director of Business to dispose of same, as listed in Supplement 9:3-5.1.

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9:3-6 Resolution to approve an agreement among the County of Erie, Erie County Tax Claim Bureau, and the law firm of MacDonald, Illig, Jones and Britton LLP to conduct tax sales during the 2017, 2018 and 2019 years as outlined in Supplement 9:3-6.1, etc.

9:3-7 Resolution to approve the following investments: DATE OUT DATE IN AMOUNT INTEREST INSTITUTION GENERAL FUND 07/5/2017 11/14/2017 3,000,000 1.10 PSDLAF BOND FUND 07/5/2017 11/14/2017 625,000 1.10 PSDLAF CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 07/5/2017 11/14/2017 650,000 1.10 PSDLAF CAFETERIA FUND 07/5/2017 11/14/2017 245,000 1.10 PSDLAF

9:3-8 Resolution to approve The Nutrition Group’s purchase of the Girard School District’s Food Service Fund food and consumable supply inventory at June 30, 2017 at a cost of $12,342.29. This purchase DOES NOT include the USDA Food Inventory.

9:4 PERSONNEL 9:4-1 Resolution to appoint the following staff for Marching Band for the 2017-2018 school year: Steven Nawrocki – Director – Salary $9,867 Ashley Gore – Head Color Guard Instructor – Salary $3,000 Daniel Giddings – Drill Writer, Marching Instructor – Salary $1,000 Ashley Thompson – Color Guard Instructor – Salary $500

9:4-2 Resolution to accept the resignation due to retirement of Cheryl Nye, GHS Cafeteria Aide, effective retroactive to June 26, 2017.

9:4-3 Resolution to accept the resignation of Otylia Schenker. RAMS Cafeteria Aide, effective retroactive to July 7, 2017.

9:4-4 Resolution to approve that the position of instructional aide Shelly Ferretti (EVES Aide) who was appointed effective December 20, 2016 contingent upon student assignment for the 2016-2017 school year only is hereby eliminated due to a change in student enrollment and the employment of Shelly Ferretti is terminated effective July 25, 2017.

9:4-5 Resolution to approve the non-instructional substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year at the non-instructional substitute pay rate as listed in Supplement 9:4-5.1.

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9:4-6 Resolution to appoint the following Supplemental position for the 2017- 2018 school year in accordance with the Professional Contract: Athletic Director – Mark Amenta – Salary $10,639 Assistant Football Coach (split) - Aaron Shaw –– Salary $5,300 Assistant Football Coach (split) - Patrick Erdman – Salary $3,780.75 Assistant Football Coach (split) - Tracy Dinger – Salary $3,780.75 Assistant Football Coach (split) - Matthew Friend – Salary $3,780.75 Assistant Football Coach (split) - James Funk – Salary $3,780.75 Assistant Football Coach (split) - Jesse Friend – Salary $2,000 Assistant Football Coach (split) - Burt Cox – Salary $1,500 Assistant Football Coach (split) -Paul Adamaszek – Salary $1,000 Assistant Football Coach (split) - Kenneth Brown – Salary $2,000 Assistant Football Coach (split) - Robert Morrow -Salary $1,000 Boys Basketball Head Coach– Darrin Mayes – Salary $9,869 Wrestling Head Coach– Jason Johnson – Salary $9,869 Head Coach– George Drushel – Salary $9,869 Track Head Coach– Mark Andrews – Salary $6,961 Head Coach– William McNally - $6,961 Head Coach– John Tramontano – Salary $6,961 Weightlifting Supervision (Fall)- Scott Russell -Salary $776.25 Weightlifting Supervision (Winter) – James Funk–Salary $776.25 Weightlifting Supervision (Spring)- Scott Russell – Salary $776.25 Weightlifting Supervision (Summer)- Michael Zona– Salary $776.25 2nd Assistant Girls Soccer Coach (split) Gregory Stelter– Salary $2,500 2nd Assistant Girls Soccer Coach (split) Kailynn Noon –– Salary $370 1st Assistant Boys Soccer Coach (split) -Scott Jones – Salary $2,000 2nd Assistant Boys Soccer Coach - Jason Tomlinson -Salary $2,870 1st Assistant Coach - Ashley Church - Salary $4,613 2nd Assistant Volleyball Coach - Randy Styborksi - Salary $2,680 Head Coach– Darrin Mayes – Salary $5,288 Varsity Club – Tammy Bryan – Salary $808 Yearbook (Production) – Douglas Tomlinson - Salary $2,972 Yearbook (Financial) – Gina Bartone – Salary $2,972 GHS Dramatics – Michael Hlebik - $2,764 GHS Student Council – Matthew Mikovich – Salary $1,831 RAMS Student Council – Erica Ratkowski – Salary $1,486 National Honor Society – Jennifer Lueck – Salary $812 Senior Class Sponsor – Split Position Matthew Mikovich – Salary $851.50 Robin Seneta – Salary $851.50 Junior Class Sponsor – Gina Bartone – Salary $1,746 Sophmore Class Sponsor – Darrin Mayes – Salary $1,555 Freshman Class Sponsor – Courtney Edwards - Salary $812 8th Grade Class Sponsor –Randy Styborski – Salary $812 7th Grade Class Sponsor – Michael Hlebik – Salary $812 6th Grade Class Sponsor – Grace Kizina- Salary $812

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(Continued 9:4-6 Resolution to appoint the following Supplemental position for the 2017- 2018 school year in accordance with the Professional Contract:)

GHS Intramurals – Darrin Mayes – Salary $2,250 RAMS Intramurals – Split Position William McNally – Salary $1,125 Kailynn Noon – Salary $1,125 GHS Audio Visual – Matthew Mikovich – Salary $1,162 RAMS Audio Visual – Frank Beachly – Salary $1,162 EVES Audio Visual – Melissa Leonard – Salary $1,162 EVES Summer Reading Club – Split Position Joanna Rayburg – Salary $873 Denise Miller – Salary $873 GHS Bell Choir – Steven Nawrocki – Salary $4,648

9:4-7 Resolution to acknowledge receipt of a Proficient evaluation rating from the Board of Directors by Mrs. Donna Miller for the 2016-2017 school year and to acknowledge the resulting increase in salary based on the Consumer Price Index of 1.9% for Superintendent Miller for the 2017-2018 school year to $138,584, as provided for and in accordance with the Contract for Employment of the Superintendent, dated April 25, 2016.

9:4-8 Resolution to appoint the following volunteer assistants at a salary of $1.00 for the 2017-2018 school year: Jordan Dudas – Football Jason Schell – Football Cody Dinger – Football Duane Northrop – Cross Country Earl Cook – Girls Basketball Gloria Masterson – Girls Basketball David Masterson – Girls Basketball

10:0 CORRESPONDENCE 10:1 I.U. Board Minutes - No new minutes have been posted. 10:2 Erie County Technical School Minutes – No new minutes have been posted.

12:0 ADJOURNMENT This meeting will be recessed and will reconvene on August 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.