October 12, 2015 - Hampton Township School District

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October 12, 2015 - Hampton Township School District
Hampton Township School District
4591 School Drive
Allison Park, PA 15101
Board Voting Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 12, 2015
Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Library at HMS – 7:30 p.m.
This Meeting is Being Audio-Taped
1.
Call to Order – 7:30 p.m. – Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Roll Call
3.
Poff Elementary Presentation to the Board
4.
Comments / Questions from Citizens
5.
Approval of Minutes from the September 14, 2015 Voting Meeting
6.
Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills – Mr. Shages
a. General Fund
b. Activity Fund
c. Cafeteria Fund
7.
President’s Report – Mr. Wesley
8.
Board Secretary’s Report – Mrs. Lamagna
9.
Solicitor’s Report – Mr. Clair
10. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Hoover
11. School Board Reports:
a. Student Affairs – Mrs. Hennessey
b. Facilities – Ms. Balason
c. Technology – Mr. Stein
d. Educational Programs – Mrs. Litwiler
e. Personnel – Mrs. Lamagna
f. Finance – Mr. Vasko
g. Policy/Legislative & Community Affairs – Mr. Shages
h. Transportation – Mrs. Lueers
12. A.W. Beattie Career Center Board Report – Mr. Vasko and/or Mr. Stein
13. HAEE Report – Ms. Balason
14. Adjournment
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
10/26 Board Special Meeting (if necessary), 7:00 p.m., Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Library at HMS
11/2 Board Work Session Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Library at HMS
11/9 Board Voting Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Library at HMS
11/23 Board Special Meeting (if necessary), 7:00 p.m., Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Library at HMS
11/26 & 11/27 Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
12/7 Board Reorganization Meeting
Hampton Township School District
Board Voting Meeting
Monday, October 12, 2015
Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Library at HMS
7:30 p.m.
Student Affairs
Mary Alice Hennessey, Chairperson
TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Lueers, Mrs. Litwiler, Mr. Stein, Mr. Shages, Mr. Vasko,
Mr. Wesley, Dr. Hoover, Mr. Finch, Mr. Kline
FOR BOARD ACTION:
1. It is recommended and I move that the Board approves the following Clubs:
 Fitness Club, HHS
 Video Production Club
Discussion:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Action: Moved: _______________ Second: ___________________ Aye: ____________ Nay: ______________
2. It is recommended and I move that the Board approves the request from the HHS Cheerleaders Booster
Association to be recognized as a civic and service association within the definitions contained in the Local
Option Small Games of Chance Act (Act 195 of 1990).
Discussion:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Action: Moved: _______________ Second: __________________ Aye: ____________ Nay: ______________
OLD BUSINESS:
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None at this time
NEW BUSINESS:
Student Report
The students reported on the success of this year’s homecoming events and conveyed their beliefs that it was a
good start for the year. Noteworthy to the report:
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The crowning of the 1965 Homecoming Queen
Special Recognition for Mr. Kevin Green for his continuous support and dedication to the students of
HTSD without whom these events would not reach the same level of excellence.
The welcomed addition of new computers at HHS received through a grant applied for by Dr. Imbarlina.
Hampton Township School District
VOTING MEETING
Monday, October 12, 2015 – 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Harold Sarver Library
FACILITIES AGENDA,
Ms. Balason, Chair
ACTION ITEMS
PRESENTER
No report this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
PRESENTER
Captured Vestibule Project – Completion Review
Mr. Farino stated that all three facilities were completed and operational with the Middle School Administration
moving into their offices a couple weeks ago. He stated that there are some miscellaneous furniture items that still
need to be purchased for the Middle School.
Mr. Farino reported that the “Punch List” was created and sent to the contractors three weeks ago. However,
Yarborough has yet to return to any of the three sites to complete the work. He stated that the has contacted Adam
Cummings, VEBH Architects and Mr. Mike Arnold, Owners Representative with the proposal that HTSD Buildings
and Grounds staff members complete the work, and then provide a Credit Change Order to Yarborough. Mr. Farino
is to follow up with Mr. Pat Clair regarding this matter.
High School Field – Dugout - Asphalt Pathway
Mr. Farino and Mr. Kline reported to the Board that VEBH provided a preliminary estimate for the asphalt pathway
to the potential dugout provided by the Baseball Booster Club. Mr. Farino stated that a 4’ wide asphalt walkway
would cost approximately $8,000 and a 5’ wide asphalt walkway would cost approximately $10,000.
The Board directed Mr. Farino and Mr. Kline to hold on further inquiries until the Baseball Boosters finalized
construction plans and financing.
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTER
No report this evening.
Facilities - Page 1 of 1
Hampton Township School District
Board Voting Meeting
Monday, October 12, 2015
Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Library at HMS
7:30 p.m.
Technology
Mr. Gregory Stein, Chairperson
TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Lueers, Mrs. Litwiler, Mr. Stein, Mr. Shages, Mr. Vasko,
Mr. Wesley, Dr. Hoover, Mr. Finch, Mr. Kline
FOR BOARD ACTION:
None at this time.
OLD BUSINESS:
None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Parent Portal
Mr. McKaveney reported to the board regarding the upcoming rollout of the Parent Portal. Both Mr. Finch and Mr.
McKaveney explained the process to date, including the use of test groups to clarify information and the upcoming
steps to inform parents. Parent/Guardian households will be receiving documentation in the mail this week.
Additional information will be conveyed via the district website.
Hampton Township School District
Board Voting Meeting
Monday, October 12, 2015
Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Library at HMS
7:30 p.m.
Educational Programs
Mrs. Gail Litwiler, Chairperson
TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Lueers, Mrs. Litwiler, Mr. Stein, Mr. Shages, Mr. Vasko,
Mr. Wesley, Dr. Hoover, Mr. Finch, Mr. Kline
ACTION ITEMS
There are none at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
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Graduation Committee Update
Mr. Finch gave a summary of the graduation committee meeting, which was held on September 10th.
NEW BUSINESS
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A.W. Beattie
Mr. Vasko announced to the board about the upcoming A.W. Beattie Open House, to be held on
Thursday, October 8th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.
Hampton Township School District
Voting Meeting
Monday, October 12, 2015
7:30 p.m. – Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Library at HMS
Revised - PERSONNEL – Mrs. Pam Lamagna, Chair
To:
Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Litwiler, Mrs. Lueers, Mr. Shages, Mr. Stein, Mr. Vasko, Mr. Wesley,
Dr. Hoover, Mr. Finch, Mr. Kline
Employment of all appointed personnel is contingent upon receipt of all compliance documents
TOPIC FOR BOARD ACTION
RESIGNATIONS:
1. It is recommended and I move that the Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Susanne Osche, who resigned
after 1-½ years with the District, effective August 10, 2015. (Ms. Osche was a Health Office Nurse in the
District.)
Discussion: ______________________________________________________________________________
Action:
Moved: _____________ Second: _____________ Aye: _____________ Nay: _____________
2. It is recommended and I move that the Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Christine Carvajal, who is
resigning after 8 years with the District, effective October 12, 2015. (Ms. Carvajal is a Teacher at Hampton
Middle School.)
Discussion: ______________________________________________________________________________
Action:
Moved: _____________ Second: _____________ Aye: _____________ Nay: _____________
TEACHERS:
3. It is recommended and I move that the Board approves Mr. Nicholas Helbling, as a TPE Technology Teacher
at Hampton High School, effective on or about October 20, 2015. Salary is Bachelor’s, Step-2, $52, 512, prorated.
Discussion: ______________________________________________________________________________
Action:
Moved: _____________ Second: _____________ Aye: _____________ Nay: _____________
4. It is recommended and I move that the Board approves Ms. Bailey Elbin, moving from the Elementary
Floating Building Substitute to a Grade 2 Long-Term Substitute, at Central Elementary School, effective
October 5, 2015 to approximately December 23, 2015. Salary is $28,500, pro-rated. (Ms. Elbin is a LongTerm Substitute for Mrs. Julia Kritiotis.)
Discussion: ______________________________________________________________________________
Action:
Moved: _____________ Second: _____________ Aye: _____________ Nay: _____________
OTHER:
5. It is recommended and I move that the Board approves the attached List of Club Sponsors for the Middle
School and the High School for the 2015-2016 SY.
Discussion: ______________________________________________________________________________
Action:
Moved: _____________ Second: _____________ Aye: _____________ Nay: _____________
Revised - Personnel – September 14, 2015
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6. It is recommended and I move that the Board approves the Induction Team Members beginning with the
2015-2016 School Year, at a salary of $27.00 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours over the three year period
(Year 1: Max of 16 hours, Year 2: Max of 12 hours; Year 3: Max of 12 hours):
Mentor Name
Lurrene Parker
Mary Rakers
Devon Byrne
Amy Leya
Joe Bursic
Danielle Wike
Christy Edinger
Susan Rothmeyer
Diane Snyder
Brittnee Stepanik
Nancy Silay
School
HHS & HMS
HHS
HHS
HHS
HHS
HMS
Central
Wyland
Wyland
Wyland
Elementary
New Teacher
Ryan Meyer
Alison Dockter
Caitlin Wyatt
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Piekut
Karlee Scott
Lori Galanter
Megan Walker
Erinn Pierotti
DeAnna Richey
Dana Herald
Discussion: ______________________________________________________________________________
Action:
7.
Moved: _____________ Second: _____________ Aye: _____________ Nay: _____________
It is recommended and I move that the Board approves Mr. Daniel Becker, as a Technology Support Technician for the
District, effective October 21, 2015. Salary is $45,000, pro-rated. (Mr. Becker is replacing Mr. Eric Coffield’s position).
Discussion: ______________________________________________________________________________
Action:
Moved: _____________ Second: _____________ Aye: _____________ Nay: _____________
SUPPLEMENTALS:
8. It is recommended and I move that the Board approves the following Coach/Building Supplemental positions
for the 2015-2016 School Year, at a rate of $124 per point:
NAME
Ian Rudy
Jay Cadalwallader
Dean Longwell
Lena Clary
POSITION
MS Girls’ Volunteer Soccer Coach
Cross Country Boys’ Head Coach (50%)
Cross Country Boys Head Coach (50%)
Special Education Department Chair
(replacing Beth Papotnik)
BUILDING
POINTS
RANGE
TOTAL
STIPEND
HMS
HHS
HHS
HMS
15 (half of 30)
17.5 (half of 35)
13
27/35
27/35
13/17
$1,860
$2,170
$1,612
Discussion: ______________________________________________________________________________
Action:
Moved: _____________ Second: _____________ Aye: _____________ Nay: _____________
ADDENDUM:
9.
It is recommended and I move that the Board approves a change in status for Mrs. Patricia Garrow, moving from a 10
month/8 hour custodian at the high school, to a 12 month/8 hour custodian (location TBD), effective November 1, 2015.
Salary remains $21.98 per hour. (Mrs. Garrow is replacing Mrs. Leona Skultety’s position.)
Discussion: ______________________________________________________________________________
Action:
Moved: _____________ Second: _____________ Aye: _____________ Nay: _____________
Revised - Personnel – September 14, 2015
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10. It is recommended and I move that the Board approves Mr. Robert Lavery as a substitute custodian for the District,
effective October 12, 2015.
Discussion: ______________________________________________________________________________
Action:
Moved: _____________ Second: _____________ Aye: _____________ Nay: _____________
ADDENDUM II:
11. It is recommended and I move that the Board accepts the resignation of Mrs. Dolores (Dee) Grebeck, who is retiring
after 15 years with the District, effective December 31, 2015. (Mrs. Grebeck is a 12 month/8 hour custodian at Wyland
Elementary School.)
Discussion: ______________________________________________________________________________
Action:
Moved: _____________ Second: _____________ Aye: _____________ Nay: _____________
Revised - Personnel – September 14, 2015
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Hampton Township School District
VOTING MEETING
Monday, October 12, 2015 – 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Harold Sarver Library
FINANCE AGENDA,
Mr. Vasko, Chair
ACTION ITEMS
PRESENTER
There is no report this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
PRESENTER
There is no report this evening.
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTER
Local Tax Revenue Update as of September 30, 2015
Mr. Vasko and Mr. Kline provided the Board with a local tax revenue collections update as of September 30, 2015.
Mr. Kline stated that collections are on point with the budget and that the District is off to a good start for the 20152016 Fiscal Year.
2016-2017 HTSD Act 1 Adjusted Index & History
Mr. Vasko and Mr. Kline highlighted the District’s 2016-2017 Act 1 Index limitations. The Act 1 Index is 2.8%
which prevents the District from raising taxes more than 0.507 mills without seeking Act 1 Exemptions or Voter
Referendum.
Mr. Kline stated due to the 2016 Primary Presidential Election all of the Act 1 information will need to be reviewed
and voted upon at the January 4, 2016 Work Session.
*Attachments
Finance – Page 1 of 1
Hampton Township School District
Board Voting Meeting
Monday, October 12, 2015
Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Library at HMS
7:30 p.m.
Policy/Legislative Affairs
Mr. Robert Shages, Chairperson
TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Lueers, Mrs. Litwiler, Mr. Stein, Mr. Shages, Mr. Vasko, Mr. Wesley,
Dr. Hoover, Mr. Finch, Mr. Kline
FOR BOARD ACTION:
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None at this time
OLD BUSINESS:
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None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
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AIU Board
Mr. Shages reported that he was appointed to the open position on the Board of School Directors for the
Allegheny Intermediate Unit. He thanked board members for their support throughout the process.
Hampton Township School District
VOTING MEETING
Monday, October 12, 2015 – 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Harold Sarver Library
TRANSPORTATION AGENDA,
Mrs. Lueers, Chair
ACTION ITEMS
There is no report this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
PRESENTER
There is no report this evening.
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTER
There is no report this evening.
*Attachment
Transportation – Page 1 of 1