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CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FEBRUARY 19, 2015 – 7:00 PM
CENTRAL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
I.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
ROLL CALL
Mr. Bloom
Mr. Gradisek
Mr. King
Mr. Martini
Mr. Mowad
Mr. O’Neill
Mr. Ross
Mr. Shuster
Dr. Unis
ROUTINE ITEMS
III.
MINUTES
1. To approve the Voting Session Minutes from the January 22, 2015 Combined Work/Voting
Session meeting. Attachment A
Action required on item 1:
Motion by
Motion:
Second by
Central Valley School District
Voting Session
February 19, 2015
TREASURER’S REPORT – Mr. Rob Gradisek
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. The following bills and reports are submitted for approval:
A. PAY BILLS -1. Confirm the January 2015 General Fund Payments in the amount of $1,081,953.51.
Attachment B
2. Confirm the January 2015 Cafeteria Fund Payments in the amount of $36,579.72.
Attachment C
B. REPORT -1. To approve the January 2015 Berkheimer Report. Attachment D
Action required on item 1:
Motion by
Motion:
IV.
Second by
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (Prior to speaking, please state your name for
the record)
AGENDA ITEMS
A. BOARD/POLICY ITEMS – Mr. O’Neill, Chairperson
1. To approve Resolution No. 2014-05-CV urging the General Assembly to establish a new
funding formula for Basic Education by the Board of Directors. Attachment E
Action required on item 1:
Motion by
Motion:
Second by
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B. NEGOTIATION ITEMS – Mr. King, Chairperson
None
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B. EDUCATION/TECHNOLOGY ITEMS – Mr. Mowad, Chairperson
1. To approve/confirm the released time/staff development requests:
Conference – Location
Sound Management: It’s about
Time, BVIU
R Made Simple, Pittsburgh
LETRS Module 4, 5, & 6, BVIU
PAMLE, Penn State Univ.
Hidden Curriculum, BVIU
Individual
Date
Leanna Gottron
2/20/2015
Amanda Byerly
Karen Lyons
Donna Belcastro, Nicole Morelli,
Bernadette Mattica, Jason Miller,
Christine Carroll, James Dran,
Cindy Turley, Joseph Kittner,
Stephanie Kelly, Laura Hartzell,
and Brian Dolph
Jacqueline Weltner, and
MaryAnn Kostelic
3/27/2015
3/26, 4/17, 5/19/2015
2/22/2015-2/24/2015
3/13/2015
Action required on item 1:
Motion by
Motion:
Second by
FYI – Field Trips
Destination
BCCTC
BVIU
PMEA, Hickory HS
PMEA Trinity HS
Grove City College
IU 6, Clarion
Beaver County Courthouse
Group
th
10 Grade Tour
HS Gifted/Enrichment
HS Band Students
HS Regional Chorus
TL Chorus
PA STEM Competition
Business Law Class
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Date
2/6/2015
2/11/2015
2/11/2015 – 2/13/2015
2/25, 2/26, 2/27/2015
3/6/2015
2/17/2015
3/3/2015
Central Valley School District
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February 19, 2015
D. ATHLETIC/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES – Mr. Ross, Chairperson
1. To approve the following Spring Coaching positions and stipends pending receipt, review and
acceptance of all clearances:
Baseball
Chris Wagner
Ryan Hulme
Sean Croner
Pete Urtz
Assistant Varsity
Assistant Varsity
Assistant Varsity
Volunteer Assistant
$2,250.00
$1,350.00
$1,350.00
$0
Roy White
Tyler Miller
Jim Douds
Head JV Coach
Assistant JV
Volunteer Assistant
$1,170.00
$990.00
$0
Tony Reda
Darrin DeFelice
Tony Caltury
Head JR Coach
Assistant JR High Coach
Volunteer Assistant
$1,000.00
$900.00
$0
Softball
Ray Fernandez
John Sutter
Amy Haggart
Danielle McDowell
Meagan Hall
Bryann Mazine
Sarah Buckholtz
Head Varsity
Assistant Varsity
Assistant Varsity
JV Head Coach
JV Assistant
MS Head Coach
MS Assistant Coach
$4,243.60
$2,103.75
$1,400.00
$1,530.00
$990.00
$900.00
$792.00
Boys’ Tennis
Tim Casey
Roxanne DeLon
Head Varsity
Assistant Varsity
$2,472.00
$1,188.00
Track & Field
Bill King
Mark Lyons
Amy Young
Niki Brownlee
Dave Drake
TBD
Head Varsity
Assistant Varsity
Assistant Varsity
Assistant Varsity
Assistant Varsity
Assistant Varsity
$4,120.00
$1,650.00
$1,650.00
$1,650.00
$1,320.00
$1,200.00
Anthony Caltury
Zach Turley
TBD
TBD
Head Middle School
Assistant Middle School
Assistant Middle School
Assistant Middle School
$1,500.00
$900.00
$650.00
$650.00
Middle School Volleyball
Josh Springer
Stephanie Dickinson
Head Coach
Assistant
$1,000.00
$550.00
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2. To approve Central Valley Middle School students: Hadley Baughman, Nico Roppo, Dan
Tanaskovic and to practice and participate in Hopewell’s swim meets this spring, pending
approval by the Hopewell Area Board of Education. If approved, Kristen Baughman and Laura
Roppo will serve as the Central Valley parent representatives, pending review, receipt and
acceptance of all required clearances. It is understood that transportation to and from practices
and meets will be provided by the swimmers' parents.
3. To give final approval to the JV and Varsity Baseball team trip to Florida March 18, 2015 – March
25, 2018. Attachment F
FYI: Fall Head Coaches
• The Athletic Committee is recommending to retain the following Fall Sports Head
Coaches for the 2015-2016 school year:
o Larry Milosh
Girls’ Golf
o Craig Morris
Boys’ Golf
o Mark Perry
Girls’ Soccer
o Matt Filippelli
Boys’ Soccer
o Tim Casey
Girls’ Tennis
o Mark Lyons
Football
o Bill King
Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country
Action required on items 1 -3:
Motion by
Motion:
Second by
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E. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – Mr. Gradisek, Chairperson
1. To approve/confirm the following Building Usage requests:
Building
Organization
Date
Purpose
TL Library
Cub Scouts, Pack 423
1/21/15-5/20/15
(Wednesday nights)
Cub Scouts Meeting
CVHS Cafeteria
CVHS Project Graduation
2/13/2015
Elementary Dance Fundraiser
TL Halways/Classrooms
Center Twp. Police/BC ESU Team
2/23/2015
Swat Training
HS Parking lot, cafeteria,
auditorium, N-Gym
CVHS Road Rally
5/9/2015
Road Rally
CVHS Auditorium/Classroom
Mr. Beaver County Pageant
4/22/2015 & 4/23/2015
Prevention Network Activity
Sarge Alberts Stadium
Homeboys Foundation
7/7/15-7/10/15*
Todd Lane parking Lot
PA/BCC&T Motorcycle Safety
Program
CVHS Gym – North or South
CV Alumni Basketball
3/21/2015 – 11/1/2015
(Various Dates)
2/4/2015 – 4/4/2015
(Wednesday nights)**
Free Community Football
Camp
Motorcycle Safety Training
and Education
Alumni/Community
Recreational Basketball
HS Auditorium/Chorus
City Reach Church
4/5/2015
Church Service
CVHS Cafeteria
CV PTA
3/27/2015
Easter Candy Distribution
*Inside facilities are not to be used in the event of inclement weather
**Only when not in use by CV Athletic Teams or School Activities
Action required on item 1:
Motion by
Motion:
Second by
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F. PERSONNEL ITEMS – Mr. Bloom, Chairperson
1. To approve additions to the 2014-2015 Substitute List pending receipt, review and acceptance of
all clearances. Attachment G
2. To approve a leave of absence request for a secretary from 2/9/2015 through 4/3/2015.
3. To approve the resignation of Janet Primo, TL Building Monitor, effective 01/30/2015.
Attachment H
4. To approve Dawn Hluben as a Building Monitor at Todd Lane at a rate of $7.25/hr, effective
2/20/15, pending receipt, review and acceptance of all clearances.
5. To approve the following individuals and stipends pending receipt, review and acceptance of all
clearances for the Central Valley High School Musical presentation:
a.
b.
Suzanne DiPietrantonio
Ashley Crook
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Nicole Spencer
Marissa Ulmer
Sharon Shaller
Alex Andres
Anthony Coladonato
John Coladonato
Jonathan Zelezniak
Steed Audio
Asst. Musical Director
Production Assistant,
Programs, Public Relations
Choreographer
Rehearsal Pianist/Vocal Dir.
Additional Assistant
Set Construction
Set Construction
Set Construction
Lighting Designer
Sound Technology
$ 700.00
$ 900.00
$1000.00
$ 400.00
$ 200.00
$ 700.00
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
$1400.00
$4050.00
Note: Orchestra personnel will be submitted after the musical due to the availability of
musicians for practices and performances, total not to exceed $3500.00.
6. To approve Adam Cosnek, Step 2 Bachelor’s Degree in accordance with the CVEA Agreement to
fill the position of HS Science teacher, effective 2/20/2015, pending receipt, review, and
acceptance of all clearances.
7. To approve a leave of absence for a paraprofessional from 2/10/2015 through 3/13/2015.
Action required on items 1-7:
Motion by
Motion:
Second by
FYI: Tyler Miller will fill a high school social studies position as a day to day substitute until the
end of the school year. The time frame under Mifflinburg does not qualify as a longterm substitute position.
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G. FINANCE ITEMS – Mr. Shuster, Chairperson
1. To appoint the following Deputy Tax Collectors to collect and settle taxes during any
incapacitation of Head Tax Collectors (as defined in House Bill #1590, Act 164):
a. Center Township
b. Monaca Borough
c. Potter Township
Virginia DiBacco
Jeanne Bowser
Pamela Petrella
Action required on item 1:
Motion by
Motion:
Second by
H. SUPERINTENDENT’S ITEMS/COMMENTS
I.
BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Prior to speaking, please state your name for the record)
ADJOURNMENT
1. To adjourn the meeting.
Action required on item 1:
Motion by
Motion:
Second by
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CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
JANUARY 22, 2015 – 7:00 PM
CENTRAL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
I.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
ROLL CALL
X
Ab
X
Ab
X
Mr. Bloom
Mr. Gradisek
Mr. King
Mr. Martini
Mr. Mowad
X
X
X
Ab
Mr. O’Neill
Mr. Ross
Mr. Shuster
Dr. Unis
ROUTINE ITEMS
III.
MINUTES
1. To approve the Voting Session Minutes from the December 18, 2014 Combined Work/Voting
Session meeting. Attachment A
Action required on item 1:
Motion by Mr. Shuster
Second by Mr. Bloom
Motion: Carried, 6 Yes, 0 No
Central Valley School District
Voting Session Minutes
January 22, 2015
TREASURER’S REPORT –
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. The following bills and reports are submitted for approval:
A. PAY BILLS -1. Confirm the December 2014 General Fund Payments in the amount of $831,859.69.
Attachment B
2. Confirm the December 2014 Cafeteria Fund Payments in the amount of $41,660.66.
Attachment C
B. REPORT -1. To approve the December 2014 Berkheimer Report. Attachment D
Action required on item 1:
Motion by Mr. Ross
Motion: Carried 6 Yes 0 No
IV.
Second by Mr. Mowad
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
AGENDA ITEMS
A. BOARD/POLICY ITEMS – Mr. O’Neill, Chairperson
None
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B. NEGOTIATION ITEMS – Mr. King, Chairperson
None
Discussion: CVESP negotiation session scheduled for 2/24/2015 at 3:30 p.m.
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B. EDUCATION/TECHNOLOGY ITEMS – Mr. Mowad, Chairperson
1. To approve/confirm the released time/staff development requests:
Conference – Location
Individual
PSSA Text Dependent Analysis Training,
BVIU
Tracie Pasquale, Laura Hartzell,
Amanda Eshbaugh &
Christine Speranza
Beth Rosatone, Ellen Reinsdorf, Nicole
Morelli, Krista DiBiagio, James Kirker,
and Amy Haggart
Embedding Formative Assessment PLC
Training, PaTTAN, Pgh.
GEAR: Indoor Cycling, Online Class in
the Wellness Center
Sound Management: It’s About time,
PaTTAN, Pgh.
School Wide Positive Behavior Support
Training, BVIU
Practical Yoga, Online Class in the
Wellness Center
PSSA Text Dependent Analysis Training,
BVIU
School Wide Positive Behavior, BVIU
Overdrive-Order Books, BVIU
PETE & E, Hershey, PA
PAMLE State Conference, Penn State
University
Date
1/13/2015 & 2/9/2015
1/14/2015
Joanne Chirico & Melissa Hunter
1/20/2015
Amanda Byerly
2/20/2015
Cindy Turley, Julie Zarillo, Christine
Carroll, Jason Miller, Pam Johnston,
Bernie Mattica, Laura Hartzell, & Brian
Dolph, Kelly Sherbondy, Deanna Hiltz,
Amanda Eshbaugh, Kyra Beatrice,
Rebecca Huwar, & Bristal Ellefson
1/20, 2/26, 3/25, & 5/12/2015
Joanne Chirico & Melissa Hunter
2/3/2015
Nicole Morelli
3/12/2015 & 3/13/2015
Lindsey Monat and Erin Park
Helen Ursich
Ed Eimiller
Bernie Mattica, Jason Miller, Christine
Carroll, Nicole Morelli, Jim Dran, Cindy
Turley, Donna Belcastro, Stephanie
Kelly, Joseph Kittner, Laura Hartzell, and
Brian Dolph
1/20/2015
1/27/2015
2/7/2015 – 2/11/2015
2/22/2015 – 2/24/2015
2. To approve the District Comprehensive Plan for submission to the State Department of
Education.
3. To approve the acceptance of two Governors Expanding Excellence Grant Agreements for Todd
Lane Elementary and Central Valley High School in the total amount of $20,000.
Action required on items 1 - 3:
Motion by Mr. Bloom
Second by Mr. Shuster
Motion: Carried 6 Yes, 0 No
FYI – Field Trips
Destination
Rochester Elementary
Heinz Hall & Gateway Clipper
Greenville High School
CVHS and Walmart
Lincoln Park
South Side School District
Hershey
Group
MS Gifted
First Grade
HS District Chorus
MS Learning Support
HS BCAEC Theatre group
MS Gifted/Enrichment
HS Future Bus. Leaders of America
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Date
2/26/2015
5/21/2015
1/21/2015
2/2/2015
2/10/2015
2/10/2015
4/12/2015-4/15/2015
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D. ATHLETIC/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES – Mr. Ross, Chairperson
1. To approve the following conditioning programs to run January through February 28, 2015 at a
rate of $10.00 per hour up to 60 hours total for each program:
Ray Fernandez
Ray Antonelli
Tim Casey
Mark Lyons
Softball
Baseball
Boys’ Tennis
Weightlifting (120 hours total)
2. To approve Joshua Springer as Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach for the 2015 Fall Season at a
stipend of $3300, pending receipt review and acceptance of all clearances.
Action required on items 1 and 2:
Motion by Mr. King
Second by Mr. Mowad
Motion: Carried, 6 Yes 0 No
Discussion:
• Mr. Ross noted that Mr. Springer was in the audience and congratulated him. Mr. Perry
and Mr. O’Neill did the same.
•
Mr. Perry noted that there will be information regarding a February Athletic Committee
Meeting sent out to the Board.
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E. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – Mr. Gradisek, Chairperson
1. To approve/confirm the following Building Usage requests:
Building
Organization
Date
Purpose
MS Gymnasium
Haley Engelman
2/5/2015 & 2/7/2015
Volleyball Camp for Senior
Project
MS Gymnasium
CV Youth Wrestling
2/13, 2/20, 2/14,
2/21/2015
Youth Wrestling Home Meets
CVHS Auditorium & 4
Classrooms
Jadran BV Jr. Tamburitzans
5/29 & 5/30/2015
Annual Concert Rehearsal
and Show
CVHS Cafeteria
CVHS Project Graduation
1/16/2015
Elementary Dance Fundraiser
CVHS North/South Gyms
CV Youth Baseball
3/7/2015
Youth Baseball Evaluations
Action required on item 1:
Motion by Mr. Mowad
Second by Mr. Shuster
Motion: Carried 6 Yes, 0 No
Discussion: There will be a Wellness Sub Committee meeting, information will be sent out
to the Board.
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F. PERSONNEL ITEMS – Mr. Bloom, Chairperson
1. To accept the retirement of Judy Hiltz, 9.5 month secretary, effective February 6, 2015.
Attachment E
2. To approve Natalie Sciaretta, as a paraprofessional, at a salary of $11.65/hour, effective January
28, 2015, pending receipt, review, and acceptance of all clearances.
3. To approve Kate Stillwagon as a Cafeteria General Worker (2.75 hours) at a salary of
$10.60/hour, effective January 23, 2015, pending receipt, review, and acceptance of all
clearances.
4. To approve a leave of absence request for an elementary teacher from 3/16/2015 through
6/5/2015.
5. To approve a leave of absence request for an elementary teacher from 5/18/2015 through
6/5/2015.
6. To approve the resignation of Tracy Yothers as Building Monitor at Todd Lane, effective January
23, 2015.
7.
To approve Janet Primo as a Building Monitor at Todd Lane at a rate of $7.25/hour, effective
January 23, 2015, pending receipt, review, and acceptance of all clearances.
Action required on items 1-7:
Motion by Mr. Bloom
Second by Mr. Ross
Motion: Carried, 6 Yes, 0 No
Discussion: Mr. Perry said that the 9 ½ month secretary position will be posted according to
the contract. Mr. Perry also discussed Act 153 clearance requirements and Act
168 “Pass the Trash” legislation. Mr. Perry said that with the new laws, it could
take more time to get all the necessary clearance and work verification on any
new employee, affecting the start date.
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G. FINANCE ITEMS – Mr. Shuster, Chairperson
None
H. SUPERINTENDENT’S ITEMS/COMMENTS
• January is Board Appreciation Month. Mr. Perry recognized and thanked each Board member for
their service to the District.
I.
BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Amanda Barr spoke regarding the Act 153 and 168 as it affects volunteers. Ms. Barr asked if a
letter could go out to the PTA giving further explanations. Mr. Perry pointed out the Volunteer
Policy (no. 916) that is already Board Approved and on the website. This policy covered a lot of
the concerns, but a letter will follow up to the PTA with further explanation of the legislation.
ADJOURNMENT
1. To adjourn the meeting.
Action required on item 1:
Motion by Mr. Shuster
Second by Mr. Bloom
Motion: Carried 6 Yes, 0 No
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