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: 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: 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 Graduation Committee Update Mr. Finch gave a summary of the graduation committee meeting, which was held on September 10th. NEW BUSINESS 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 Page 1 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 Page 2 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 Page 3 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: None at this time OLD BUSINESS: None at this time. NEW BUSINESS: 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