MONITEAU Board of School Directors West Sunbury, PA

M I N U T E S

TYPE OF MEETING Regular

DATE April 22, 2019

TIME 7:00 p.m.

PLACE Board Room Administration Center

PRESENT Eric Anderson Trixie Heck Randy Armagost Diane Hunter Cecil Blauser Kathy McBride Linda Dillaman Michael Panza Joann Duke

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Arney Dean Hoffman Lance Fox John D’Amore Aubrie Schnelle-excused Jim Cochran-excused Nicole Fox Jennifer Zellefrow-excused Dustin Thompson-excused Jeffrey Campbell John Stoughton

REPRESENTATIVES None

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. McBride called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.

ROLL CALL John D’Amore presented the roll call.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

Mrs. McBride announced that an executive session was held prior to tonight’s meeting for legal, student and personnel issues.

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Dr. Panza motioned, seconded by Mr. Blauser to approve the minutes of the Regular Session Meeting held on March 25, 2019 and the Work Session Meeting held April 8, 2019.

The motions to approve the minutes passed 9-0.

COMMUNICATIONS

A) Public Communications ● Mrs. Fox recognized Students of the Month from Dassa. ● Mr. Fox recognized High School 9 students of the weeks. ● James Parenti asked that a ball be placed in the trophy case along with a photo, as he was appointed the “All State Guard” award. This request is normally submitted a week prior to the head coaches evaluation, but he did not received this until after that timeframe. He also noted that our Policy states that there should not be single player photos in the case, but he counted 23 such examples. He feels we have a lot of students ranking in sports that deserve recognition that aren’t getting it. Mrs. McBride acknowledged the the fact the policy needs reviewed and it will take time. ● Isaac Blum’s parents addressed concern with the field trips/grades policy particularly regarding the senior trip. ● Dr. Berman thanked everyone for her time here at the school.

B) Board Sub-Committees ● Dr. Panza noted, from the Buildings & Grounds Committee, that replacing the sewer line at Dassa McKinney was estimated at $150-200k, but came in around $70k which is a huge savings. ● Noted meetings as follows: Building & Grounds May 15th at 4:30 pm, Technology May 14th at 4:30 pm, Curriculum May 20th at 4:00 pm, Safety May 7th at 4:30 pm, and May 21st Policy meeting will need moved since it is election day.

C) Superintendent’s Report ● Dr. Arney commented on the Cyber Charter Fair Funding document which is on the agenda. ● He also thanked all the retirees on the time and effort dedicated to the school. ● PSSA is one week complete. ● Several events coming up. This includes the Senior Class trip to New York City starting April 27, Prom May 3rd, Choral Concert May 8th, Elementary Concert May 15th, Band May 22nd, and Awards Assembly the June 11th.

D) Staff Communications ● Mr. D’Amore gave a draft of the budget to the Board. The next Finance Meeting is May 13th at 5 pm, was May 6th. Dr. Panza complimented Mr. D’Amore on his great work and said the budget was looking good. ● Mr. Fox updated everyone on Skyward. They are in the process of moving classes around and should be able to schedule and change conflicts next week. ● Dr. Panza requested a follow-up on the enrollments for next year. Dr. Panza also commented on the musical sound system quality and whether someone 2 April 22, 2019 bd minutes 4 22 2019/dr should evaluate the system during the musical. Per Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Duke’s understanding the sound system was bypassed during this year’s musical and system has been maintained and is in working order. Mr. Campbell will start working with Ray Dean in the upcoming week on the stage lighting. Regarding the Veterans Wall, we have five seals, with which we will be working with graduated and current students on. A few updates from Dr. Panza. Three students were recognized by Butler County Symphony Association. We did receive the surplus check. Regarding the first day of buck and the 2019-2020 school calendar, certain contracts require a day off for this and it should be revisited. The scholarship committee met last week and had 25-30 qualified students that are still pending paperwork. There was discussion on if this information can be placed on the school website. Mr. Stoughton will look into Boscovs coupons to sell at the Homecoming Football game for the scholarship foundation. ● A donation of Pirate Baseball tickets by Mrs. Hunter was giving to the Pentathlon team, so they may be raffled off, for their trip to Nationals in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Hershey will be arranging the details.

OLD BUSINESS

PERSONNEL

Kathy McBride called for a voice vote, to remove item #17. All in favor, motion was approved 9-0. Mrs. Heck made a motion, seconded by Mr. Armagost to approve Personnel Items 1-22, except 17.

1. The following individuals as Volunteer Boys Coaches for the 2019-2020 school year, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork.

Nathan Book* Jacob Jewart* Zachary Jewart* Jereme Loos*

2. The following individuals as Boys Basketball Coaches for the 2019-2020 school year.

Michael E Head Boys Basketball Coach Jewart Joshua E Loos Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Jerrod Markle Head JH Boys Basketball Coach Chad Dillon Assistant JH Boys Basketball Coach

3. The following individuals as Girls Basketball Coaches for the 2019-2020 school year.

E Dee Arblaster Head Girls Basketball Coach Maura Pry Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

3 April 22, 2019 bd minutes 4 22 2019/dr Nathan McCollough Head JH Girls Basketball Coach Jerrod Markle Assistant JH Girls Basketball Coach

4. Sara Hull as a Volunteer Girls Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2019-2020 school year, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. 5. The following individuals for Basketball Clock Operators and Bookkeepers for the 2019-2020 school year.

Derrick Henderson Varsity Basketball Clock Operator John Stoughton Jr Substitute Varsity Basketball Clock Operator John Stoughton Jr JH Basketball Clock Operator Charles Neff Substitute JH/Varsity Basketball Clock Operator Charles Neff Boys Basketball Bookkeeper Theresa McCaslin Girls Basketball Bookkeeper

6. Christine Fleeger as Assistant Fall Cheer Coach for the 2019-2020 school year. 7. Christine Fleeger as Head Winter Cheer Coach for the 2019-2020 school year. 8. Danielle Milligan as Assistant Winter Cheer Coach for the 2019-2020 school year. 9. Jacqualyn Tedeski as Head Competitive Spirit Cheer Coach for the 2019-2020 school year. 10. The following individuals as Volunteer Competitive Spirit Cheer Coaches for the 2019-2020 school year, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork.

Grant A Grasha* Melissa DeMatteis* Rebecca Claypoole* Kelly Rugg*

11. Chad Dillon as Assistant JH Football Coach for the 2019-2020 school year. 12. Matt Campbell as Volunteer Football Coach for the 2019-2020 school year, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. 13. Resignation of Heath Lominski, Boys Basketball Bookkeeper, effective March 19, 2019. 14. Retirement of Jeffrey Kihn, Custodial Staff, effective May 27, 2019 . 15. Retirement of Marla Moretti, Elementary Teacher, effective June 30, 2019. 16. Marla Moretti as Substitute Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. 17. Retirement of Mindyanne Berman, School Psychologist, contingent upon the agreement between the School Board of Directors and Moniteau Education Association relevant to the proposed MOU. 18. Retirement of William Horsman, High School Teacher, effective last contractual day of the 2018-2019 school year. 19. Retirement of Jennifer Cygan, Elementary Teacher, effective July 1, 2019. 20. Posting for School Psychologist, Custodian, Social Studies and Elementary teaching positions. 21. Kelly Sullivan as a chaperone for the Senior Class Trip, pending a TB Test and a waiver.

4 April 22, 2019 bd minutes 4 22 2019/dr 22. The following individuals as chaperones on the USAP Nationals Competition in Nashville, TN. All paperwork on file.

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The motion to approve the Personnel Items passed 8-1, negative vote cast by Mr. Blauser.

CONFERENCE REQUESTS

Mrs. Hunter motioned, seconded by Mrs. Dillaman to approve the Conference Requests Items 1-2.

1. Jeremy Borkowski to Keys to Financial Success, at Riverview Intermediate Unit #6 Clarion on May 22, 2019 at the cost of $133.73 to the district. 2. Kim McBryar, Heidi Wirtner and Chad Dillon to PA Positive Behavior Support Implementers Forum at Hershey, PA on May 14-15, 2019 at the cost of $1950.52 to the district.

The motion to approve the Conference Requests passed 9-0.

FIELD TRIP REQUESTS

Mrs. Hunter motioned, seconded by Dr. Panza to approve Field Trip Request Items 1-4.

1. Approximately 10 students to the Mancini Rehearsals on May 13-17, 2019 at no cost to the district. 2. Approximately 20 Life Skills/Transition students to Family Bowl Away on April 25, 2019 at the cost of $180 to the district.

5 April 22, 2019 bd minutes 4 22 2019/dr 3. Approximately 12 Japanese Club students to Maridon Museum in Butler, Pa on May 30, 2019 at the cost of $180 to the district. 4. Updated field trip request for Pentathlon, to USAP Nationals in Nashville, TN. Approximately 9 students, 1 teacher, 1 administrator and 6 chaperones on May 15-18, 2019 at the cost of $12,072.00 to the district.

The motion to approve the Field Trip Requests passed 9-0.

MISCELLANEOUS NEW BUSINESS

Dr. Panza motioned, seconded by Mr. Armagost to approve the New Business Items 1-6.

1. Agreement with Adelphoi Education Inc. starting July 1, 2019 to provide private academic and special education programs to students. 2. Recommend the Board accept the bid from Youngblood paving in the amount of $25,177.18 for the parking lot sealcoating at Dassa McKinney Elementary and Moniteau High School. This item was reviewed and recommended by the Buildings and Grounds Committee and is a budgeted item in the 2019/20 operations budget. This item was a cooperative bid with Clay Twp. 3. Recommend the Board accept the bid from McMurdy Excavating in the amount of $45,700.00 for the sewer line replacement at Dassa McKinney Elementary School. This item was reviewed and recommended by the Buildings and Grounds Committee and is a budgeted item in the 2019/20 operations budget. 4. Recommend the Board accept the bid of $14,745.00 from Butler Floors for the removal and installation of floor tile in the 200 hallway at Dassa McKinney Elementary School. This item was reviewed and recommended by the Buildings and Grounds Committee and is a budgeted item in the 2019/20 operations budget. 5. Recommend the Board accept the proposal from ______CJL______for engineering services for proposed renovation projects. This item was reviewed and recommended by the Buildings and Grounds Committee. 6. Resolution Supporting the Statewide Cyber Charter School Funding Reform.

The motion to approve the New Business Requests 9-0. Items #6 will be modified, per suggestions, prior to signing/mailing.

FINANCES

Mrs. Duke motioned, seconded by Mrs. Hunter to approve the Finance Items 1-3:

1. Recommend acceptance of the Financial Reports pending final audit.

Financial Reports as of: Mar 31, 2019 General Fund - First National Bank $ 1,428,415.11 Local Government 5,732,222.87 Investment Trust Total General Fund $ 7,160,637.98 Payroll Fund - First National Bank $ - Activities Fund $ 23,617.16 Principal's / Student Body Fund - Secondary $ 25,848.87

6 April 22, 2019 bd minutes 4 22 2019/dr Principal’s/ Student Body Fund - Elementary $ 32,648.76 Athletic Fund $ 10,671.06 Food Service Fund $ 114,326.19

2. Recommend approval of payment of bills, pending final audit in the amount of $2,759,626.75. This total consists of $386,092.89 in pre-paid April 2019 bills, $2,087,708.08 in March Electronic Disbursements and $285,825.78 in March bills. 3. Agreement to select Granite Telecommunications, LLC, as the school district’s communication provider, to purchase wholesale analog phone lines.

The motion to approve the Finance Items passed 9-0.

FEDERAL PROGRAMS REPORT

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

EXECUTIVE SESSION

PUBLIC ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Dr. Panza motioned, seconded Mr. Blauser to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The motion to adjourn passed 9-0.

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