THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION OF THE SCHOOL DI.RICT OF PmSBURGH, PENNSYL VANIA MINUTES Meeting of: April 23, 2003 Call of the Meeting: Regular Meeting Members Present: Mr. Brentley, Mrs. Colaini, Mrs. Fink, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Isler, Mr. McCrea (via telephone), Mr. Matthews, Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Wood . Present 9. Members Absent: Absent 0. The following matters were received and acted upon. Actions taken are recorded following the reports. THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION PllTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15213 Administration Building 341 South Bellefleld Avenue April 23, 2003 AGENDA Recognition of Perry High School Basketball Team Approval of the Minutes of the Igleeting of March 26,2003 Announcement of Executive Sessions Committee Reports 1. Committee on Education Roll Call 2. Committee on BusinessIFinance Roll Call Personnel Report 3. Personnel Report of the Superintendent of Schools Roll Call Financial Matters Financial Statement and Controller's Report on the Status of Appropriations 4. Budget Transfer New Business Roll Call(s) We are an equal rights and opportunity school district. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Legislative Meeting of April 23,2003 In addition to executive sessions announced at the legislative meeting of March 26, 2003, the Board met in executive session on April 1, April 14, and immediately before this legislative meeting to discuss various personnel matters, including but not limited to: new appointments, transfers, promotions, resignations, retirements, reassignments, terminations, sabbatical leaves, and positions opened and closed. In addition, at the April 1 executive session, Special Counsel discussed real estate matters and legal issues incidental thereto, and at the April 14 executive session, the Solicitor, Special Counsel and Outside Counsel discussed a matter in litigation. Finally, at the executive session immediately before this legislative meeting, the Board discussed student discipline cases that involved violations of various portions of the Code of Student Conduct. The Board does not vote at executive sessions. COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION APRIL 23,2003 DIRECTORS: The Committee on Student Services recommends the adoption of the following resolutions, that the proper officers of the Board be authorized to enter into contracts relating to those resolutions and that authority be given to the staff to change account numbers, the periods of performance, and such other details as may be necessary to carry out the intent of the resolution, so long as the total amount of money carried in the resolution is not exceeded. Except that with respect to grants which are received as a direct result of Board action approving the submission of proposals to obtain them, the following procedures shall apply: Where the original grant is $1,000 or less, the staff is authorized to receive and expend any increase over the original grant. Where the original grant is more than $1,000, the staff is authorized to receive and expend any increase over the original grant, so long as the increase does not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the original grant. Increases in excess of fifteen percent (15%) require additional Board authority. ProposalslGrant Awards RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of the School District of Pittsburgh authorize its proper officers to submit proposals for grants and accept grant awards in the amounts and for the purposes set forth in subparagraphs 1 through 4, inclusive. RESOLVED FURTHER, That upon approval of the grant by the granting agency, the Board authorize the establishment of appropriate accounts and, where necessary to implement the grant, authorize the advancement of funds to operate the program until the grant and fees are received. 1. Acceptance of $1,500 from the Western PA Writing Project, University of Pittsburgh for mini-grants in the amount of $500 each to Bon Air, Linden, and Schaeffer Elementary Schools. The grant funds will be used to purchase supplies and materials and to publish student work. The Writer's Workshop will be held for students in Grades 2-5 after school between the dates of April 2003 and June 2003. 2. Acceptance of a grant of $500 from Citizens Bank to fund the Eager Readers Program at West Liberty Elementary School for use between April 3 and June 3, 2003. 3. Acceptance of an injury prevention mini-grant of $2,000 from the Allegheny County Health Department for the provision of car seats, booster seats, or seat belt harnesses for special needs children, ages 3-5 years, for use between April 24,2003 and June 30,2003. 4. Acceptance of a grant of $3,100 of Eisenhower Professional Development funds from the PADOE for the Leadership and Excellence for Administrators in Committee on Education April 23, 2003 Page 2 Pennsylvania Schools (LEAPS) Program at Weil Technology Institute. These funds will support up to thirty (30) classroom teachers and assistants to plan for the continued implementation of the writing plan in conjunction with Literacy Plus. Dates of service include April 1 through August I,2003. ConsultantslContracted Services RESOLVED, That the Board authorize its proper officers to enter into contracts with the following individual for the services and fees set forth in subparagraphs 1 through 17, inclusive. 1. Western Pennsylvania Writing Project, University of Pittsburgh -To design and conduct an in-depth training of writing for up to ten (10) Pittsburgh Public School teachers in support of the literacy plan. The project will also provide writing instruction to students enrolled in the Young Writers' Institute. Dates of service include July 7 through August 1, 2003. Payment shall be at the rate of $1,750 per teacher and $295 per student, total amount not to exceed $25,000 from Account # 4600-01 0-2270-323. 2. Tyrone I. Cohen, Graduate of Westinghouse High School - To assist the school's technology teacher in providing needed technological services to the staff. He will assist in the recruitment of students for the new Essential Technology I course and will work with the teacher to assist in the understanding and flow of technology resources to the staff and students. Dates of service.include April 28 through June 30, 2003. Payment shall be at the rate of $10 per hour, total amount not to exceed $1,500 from Account # 4327-293-1490-323. 3. Melissa Wharton, Desine Concepts - To work with select Westinghouse students in the design and development of a model for a historical yearbook that will highlight both academic and athletic life at the school. Students will receive instructional techniques in graphic design, photography, illustration, Java Script, audio manipulations, marketing techniques and public relations, with the goal of attracting students back to Westinghouse. Dates of service include April 28 through June 13, 2003. The total cost of this action shall not exceed $6,900 from Account # 4327-293-1490-323. 4. Frederick Douglas - To provide math tutoring to Westinghouse students on Saturdays and after school between April 28 and June 14, 2003. Payment shall be at the rate of $21 per hour, total amount not to exceed $1,500 from Account # 4327-293-1490-323. 5. Dr. Uhuru Hotep - To conduct leadership classes for select students at Westinghouse High School. He will work with a cross section of students who represent every feeder community, grade level, gender and academic program. Students will learn to think critically and participate in discussions focusing on the development of the school's academic program. Dates of service include April 28 through June 6, 2003. Payment shall be at the rate of $50 per day, total amount not to exceed $1,000 from Account # 4327-293-1490-323. 6. Tamika Berry - For transporting her Early Intervention child to Westwood School to access El services, beginning April 24, 2003 and ending at the end of August Committee on Education April 23, 2003 Page 3 2003. Payment is at the rate of $10 per day, total amount not to exceed $900 from Account # 5181-192-1281-330. Pediatric Services of America - To provide one-on-one nursing services for a medically fragile Early Intervention student, beginning on April 24, 2003, and continuing through August 22, 2003. The nurse will ride with the student to and from school and will provide nursing services during the time the student spends at school. Payment shall be at the rate of $36 per hour, total amount not to exceed $16,750 from Account # 5181-1 92-1 281 -330. Dr. Karim Hossain, Edinboro University - To coordinate and present a five-day, four-night summer experience for the George Westinghouse High School Science and Math students entering the 11'" grade in September 2003. Services will be provided to approximately twenty-two (22) students in the area of physics. Three (3) staff members will be present at all times and will assist in the instructional activities. Accommodations for students and staff and entertainment costs will be provided by the University. Dates of service include June 23-27, 2003. Payment shall be at the rate of $1,989 per day, total amount not to exceed $9,945 from Account # 4327-081 -1490-323. Hunter Consulting, Inc. - To provide student financial aid (SFA) consultative services for 325 students; to administer all aspects of the student loan program, PELL grants, and student loan program and all procedures necessary to satisfy federal aid regulations. Dates of service include May 1 through December 31, 2003. Payment shall be in two installments, totaling $20,000 from Account # 4500-010-1 61 0-390. Michael D. Gutenplan, CMU Student - To develop and produce a school play at Westinghouse, working with a Community in Schools staff person and student leaders to select, direct, and produce a play that will be showcased in the school auditorium in May 2003. Payment shall be at the rate of $22 per hour, total amount not to exceed $2,000 from Account # 4327-293-1490-323.