SALISBURY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of School
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SALISBURY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of School Directors Regular Meeting Administration Building Wednesday, June 17, 2015 AGENDA (tentative) I. Call to Order by Board President II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Student Representatives’ Report: None V. Special Recognitions/Presentations Rosemarie A. Brauchle, Retiring Instructional Assistant, HST (25 years) Barbara J. Samide, Retiring Elementary Principal, HST (over 10 years) Connie A. Yost, Retiring Head Cook, WSE (12 years) VI. Any Changes or Additions to the Agenda VII. Motion to Approve the Agenda VIII. Citizens’ Inquiries and Comments Pertaining to Agenda Items IX. Motion to Approve the Following Minutes: A. Operations Committee Meeting, May 4, 2015 B. Regular Board Meeting, May 13, 2015 C. Operations Committee Meeting, June 1, 2015 X. Motion to Approve the Payment of Bills from the Following Funds: A. Total General Fund Expenditures—May 19, 2015 through June 19, 2015 --$895,447.42 B. Total Athletic Expenditures—May 16, 2015 through June 19, 2015--$14,494.16 C. Total Capital Improvement Fund Expenditures—May 14, 2015 through June 17, 2015 --$71,685.80 D. Total GOB 2010 Project Expenditures—May 14, 2015 through June 17, 2015--$32,697.16 E. STSD Laptop Account—May 14, 2015 through June 19, 2015--$5,154.14 XI. Motion to approve the May Treasurer’s Report Board Agenda June 17, 2015 XII. Report of the Secretary of the Board XIII. Unfinished Business Committee Reports and Action Items A. Curriculum & Technology Committee Mrs. Mary Ziegler, Chair, Curriculum Mr. Russell R. Giordano, Vice Chair, Curriculum ***1. accept the attached 3-year agreement between Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit and Salisbury Township School District for Edmentum Products & Services beginning July 1, 2015. (Board Information Item 1) ***2. approve the attached Renewal Charter and Resolution for the Arts Academy Charter School. (Board Information Item 2) ***3. approve the students on the attached list for graduation from the Salisbury High School on June 3, 2015, provided they have met all District and State requirements for graduation and are properly certified by Principal Morningstar. (Board Information Item 3) *4. approve the following student teacher from Moravian College at Western Salisbury Elementary School beginning October 26, 2015 through December 11, 2015 during the 2015-2016 school term: Bonnee Zansitis with Patricia Anderson, Elementary Teacher *5. approve the following student teacher from Muhlenberg College at Salisbury High School beginning November 2, 2015 through December 16, 2015 during the 2015- 2016 school term: Vincent Vitiello with Susan Wilson, Science Teacher B. Operations Committee (Finance, Facilities, Food Services and Mr. Frank R. Frankenfield, Chair Transportation) Mr. George J. Gatanis, Vice Chair It is recommended that the Board: ***1. formally approve the district final 2015-2016 general fund operating budget reflecting total expenditures in the amount of $33,989,399 requiring a total real estate tax levy of 17.7055 mills. ***2. approve the district’s sports and student accident insurance with Weiss Schantz Agency, Inc. for an annual premium of $31,800. ***3. accept the firm pricing of $2.2515/gallon for B2 2% ULSD Bio-diesel fuel and firm pricing of $2.4644 for 87 octane unleaded gasoline. These prices are as solicited and awarded through the Keystone Purchasing Network and were awarded on May 7, 2015 to Talley Petroleum Enterprises, Inc. 2 Board Agenda June 17, 2015 ***4. approve the attached resolution calling for reform of funding for cyber charter schools by the Board of Directors of the Salisbury Township School District. (Board Information Item 4) ***5. approve the attached resolution urging legislative action on school employee pension reform by the Board of Directors of the Salisbury Township School District. (Board Information Item 5) ***6. approve the resolution urging the General Assembly to establish a new funding formula for basic education by the Board of Directors of the Salisbury Township School District. (Board Information Item 6) ***7. approve the establishment of the student activity fund – IMPACT. ***8. approve the replacement of the high school postage meter through Document Systems at a cost of $75.00 per month for forty-eight (48) months. ***9. approve the replacement of the administration building postage meter through Document Systems at a cost of $140.00 per month for forty-eight (48) months. *10. accept the PlanCon Part K, Project Refinancing of the G.O. Bonds Series of 2015 and Series A of 2015. *11. approve the attached 2015 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution in the amount of $8,436.00. (Board Information Item 7) *12. commit and/or assign portions of the June 30, 2015, fund balance for the following purposes (actual amounts to be determined after completion of the 2014-2015 audit): Assigned Fund Balance $1,896,534 PSERS Stabilization $699,975 OPEB Liability $525,001 Capital Projects $298,844 To Balance the 2015-2016 Budget $372,714 Committed fund Balance $ 1,175,545 (Compensated Absences) Non-Spendable Fund Balance $111,035 *13. approve the 2015-2016 foodservice fund budget as attached. (Board Information Item 8) *14. exonerate Berkheimer from the collection of the of the 2014-2015 school per capita taxes from individuals subject to future audits as summarized on the attachment. (Board Information Item 9) *15. authorize the business administrator to turn over 2,833 delinquent 2014-2015 school per capita tax names to Berkheimer in the gross amount of $42,495. 3 Board Agenda June 17, 2015 *16. certify the district’s 2015-2016 school per capita list with 10,843 names at $15.00/per name or a total assessment of $162,645. *17. approve France, Anderson, Basile and Company, P.C. to perform the annual local audit for the year ending June 30, 2015 not to exceed $19,450. *18. approve the Act 32 voting delegate resolution appointing Robert Bruchak as the primary voting delegate and Dawn Nickischer as the alternate voting delegate as attached. (Board Information Item 10) *19. authorize the administration to make additional budget transfers for the 2014-2015 fiscal year with major functions and objects as necessary for audit compliance. *20. authorize the administration to make payments as necessary for invoices due and owing prior to the regularly scheduled August 19, 2015 board meeting, in the event that a July 2015 meeting of the School Board is not convened. This authorization shall include invoices for utilities, contractual obligations and other items deemed appropriate by the business administrator. All such invoices paid during School Board recess shall be listed for ratification vote with the August 2015 bill listing. *21. approve the Salisbury Township School District’s participation in the Lehigh Schools Consortium Trust, which will provide a self-insurance program for Dental Benefits; and appointment of Robert P. Bruchak as the Trustee on behalf of the District. *22. approve the 1-year contact, July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, with KidsPeace to have the District act as a Local Education Agent for KidsPeace to receive funds to be used in support of its educational program for students under the Provision of Act 30/316. (Board Information Item 11) *23. approve the KidsPeace Administrative Services Compensation Agreement. (Board Information Item 12) *24. approve the Interdistrict Cooperative Agreement between Salisbury Township School District, Parkland School District and KidsPeace National Centers, Inc. effective from the full execution of all Parties through June 30, 2018. Unless terminated, this agreement shall renew for successive one year term(s) with the renewal term beginning July 1, 2018. (Board Information Item 13) *25. approve the Use of Facilities Agreement between Salisbury Township School District and Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers, Inc. effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. The agreement shall automatically renew for successive one year term(s) with the first renewal beginning on July 1, 2016. (Board Information Item 14) *26. approve the agreement with Dr. Michele D. Jones for medical services provided as athletic and school physician in the amount $9,174.64 for the 2015-2016 school year. (Board Information Item 15) 4 Board Agenda June 17, 2015 *27. approve the agreement with Dr. Michele D. Jones for medical services School Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) in the amount of $58 per hour for the 2015-2016 school year. (Board Information Item 16) *28. approve the attached 2014-2015 budget transfers. (Board Information Item 17) *29. approve the request(s) for the use of District facilities as listed below with the district to charge for cook, police, guarding, and/or custodial services as may be required or requested: a. Central Catholic to use the stadium (without lights) at Salisbury High School on May 11, 2015, for lacrosse practice. Class D—Charges: $125. b. Lehigh Valley United to use the stadium (without lights) at Salisbury High School on May 17, 2015, from 2:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and on May 27, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for soccer games. Class E—Charges: $150 for the first hours and $100 each additional hour—Stadium without lights. c. Lehigh Valley United to use the stadium (with lights) at Salisbury High School on May 6, 2015, from 6:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. for a soccer game. Class E—Charges: $150 for the first hour and $120 for each additional hour --Stadium with lights. d. ECTB, LLC to use the baseball field at Salisbury High School on June 13, 14, 27 & 28, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for travel baseball tournaments. Class E—Charges: $200/day--Baseball field. e. Lehigh Valley Storm to use the stadium (with lights) at Salisbury High School on June 27, July 11, 25, August 8, 22 & 29, 2015, for football games and practices.