June 15, 2005 - Abington Heights School District

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Abington Heights Board of School Directors
Public Business Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
President Mrs. Hardaway called the Public Business Meeting of the Abington Heights Board of School
Directors to order at 6:55 p.m. in the Administration Building Board Room. Mrs. Hardaway asked all
present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. In attendance and responding to roll call were Mr.
Heron, Mr. Thorne, Mr. DeRitter, Mrs. Percival, Mr. Pettinato, Mr. LaCoe, Mr. Hunter, and Mrs.
Hardaway. Mr. Hunter responded that he was in attendance via speaker telephone. Absent: Mr. Van Wert.
Also in attendance were Board Recording Secretary Mrs. Judith Rhue, administrators, citizens, and
members of the press.
Mr. Heron placed a motion to approve the following agenda with Mr. Mahon making the budget
presentation first; additional items including EDR positions, transfer funds to cover anticipated expenses,
and Superintendent authorization to fill vacancies during the summer months. Mr. DeRitter seconded the
motion. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Van Wert. The motion was
duly approved 8-0.
ABINGTON HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Abington Heights School Board
Regular Monthly Business Meeting
Tentative Agenda
June 15, 2005
6:30 p.m.
I.
Call Meeting to Order
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B.
C.
D.
E.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
Board Reports
II.
Public Participation
III.
Student Representative
IV.
Superintendent’s Report
V.
Action/Discussion Items
A. Approve Bills
B. Approve Financial Reports
1. Treasurer’s Report
C. Personnel
1. Resignations
2. New Employees
3. Leaves of Absence
D. Rescind Sabbatical Leave for 2005-2006
E. Approve Substitute List for the 2004-2005 School Year
F. Approve E.D.R. Contract for the 2005-2006 School Year
G. Approve Special Education Settlement Agreement and Release
H. Approve Student to attend Career Technology Center
I. Approve Consortium Contract
J. Approve Tax Collector Resolution
K. Approve Provident Energy Agreement
AHSD School Board Meeting Minutes – June 15, 2005
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M.
N.
O.
Award Bids
Approve HVAC Maintenance Service Agreement
Approve KidsPeace Agreement
Approve Van Purchase
VI.
New Business
VII.
Old Business
VIII.
Adjourn
Mr. Thorne placed a motion to approve the meeting minutes of May 18, 2005. Mr. LaCoe seconded the
motion. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Van Wert. The motion was
duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon recognized Dr. Paulette Monchak, who was published in a scholarly article in the Women’s
Caucus of the Pennsylvania Association School Administrators.
Mr. Mahon read the following statement:
“On Friday, June 10, 2005, the Lackawanna County District Attorney announced the
arrest of 12 of our students on charges related to the possession and distribution of
drugs. Seven adult members of the community were also arrested.
The arrests were a direct result of a grand jury investigation that began in the fall at the
request of the Abington Heights school District.
The district is both concerned and alarmed at the ultimate result of the investigation
with both the number of arrests and the types of substances involved, namely heroin,
cocaine and Oxycontin.
This event has caused us to refocus our thoughts as a school District and community on
the prevalence and dangers of drugs. It is my hope this incident will spur us to greater
efforts to address this problem.
Finally, I want to express the district’s gratitude to Mr. Steve Aquilina and high school
administration for their participation in this investigation. I also want to thank our
friends in the South Abington Police Department and Lackawanna County District
Attorney’s Office who took a leadership role in this cooperative effort.”
Mr. Mahon reviewed via a powerpoint presentation the 2005-2006 budget process and considerations. Mr.
Mahon mentioned he hopes to prepare a final budget on June 22. Mr. Mahon discussed possible cuts to
bring down the tax increase through reductions by attrition, including elementary staff reductions, driver
education course cuts, automotive repair course cuts, a technology personnel reduction, elimination of
summer programs, 15% cut in athletic support positions, 40% cut in coaches’ travel, 50% cut in
administrative travel, proposing to eliminate printing of things like the District calendar and rely more on
the web page, eliminate artist in residency, moratorium on technology purchases, cut some coaching
positions, and fully eliminate the audio-visual budget. According to Mr. Mahon, the cuts mentioned total
approximately $780,000, which corresponds to 4.16 mils. Mr. Mahon also discussed state mandates,
student enrollment, and likely ramifications and implications of the future of Act 72.
Following his presentation, Mr. Mahon answered Board members questions. Mrs. Langan noted the
revised budget totals $38,065,000. As far as a budgetary reserve is concerned, Mr. Mahon said the state
limits what can be kept in the general fund, which is 7% or 8%. Mr. Mahon said money could be
designated for specific areas, which would not be included in the 7% or 8%. An example of designating is
that, in essence, the District is an insurance company with $2,000,000 in reserve and at risk for outstanding
legal bills, settlements and catastrophic illness, Mr. Mahon commented. In the near future there will be
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extreme increases in pension costs according to Mr. Mahon. The Board then discussed the current and
projected unreserved fund balance and the possibility of implementing fees for athletes.
Mrs. Hardaway recognized the following citizens, who addressed the Board of Education (for exact
comments, see Tape 1, Side A):
Melba Fialko, 721 Linden Street, Clarks Summit: Is an over-30-year resident and teacher, who is
completing her 34th teaching year in the District. Ms. Fialko expressed concern about not replacing retiring
teachers. She said Clarks Summit Elementary School is different than other schools in the District because
of the number of special needs children attending the school. Therefore, Ms. Fialko concluded, class sizes
at Clarks Summit Elementary School need to be considered differently than they would be at other schools.
Ms. Fialko cited the mission statement, invited the Board members to visit Clarks Summit Elementary
School and observe for themselves the special needs students interacting with the other students.
Steuart Bailey, 307 Stone Avenue, Clarks Summit: Thanked Board members for their service to the
community. Mr. Bailey remarked he is a senior citizen, who is retired on a fixed income. According to
Mr. Bailey, a friend told him that in Georgia when you reach age 65, there is no school tax. Less than 30%
of the budget comes from the state, Mr. Bailey commented. Mr. Bailey asked what the Board could do
about the aid ratio from the state and suggested the Board and community members contact the state
legislators.
Paul Scheuch, P. O. Box 350, Waverly: Is the Department Chairman of the Health and Physical
Education Department and athletic trainer. Mr. Scheuch asked the Board to keep the fitness center open
and gave a brief history of the fitness center. Mr. Scheuch recalled the original equipment in the fitness
center was donated by Akzo Salt Company when the company disbanded. The equipment is broken and
getting old with sustained use by the staff, students, community and sports medicine people according to
Mr. Scheuch. Mr. Scheuch advised the District must teach kids to be healthy.
David Kveragas, Newton: Asked if the new football coach was given a position in which a person retired.
Mr. Mahon replied yes. Mr. Kveragas said he is an advocate of cutting things that are not mandated.
According to Mr. Kveragas, there is more room for additional cuts in the athletic budget. He stated that
interscholastic sports are fully-funded nonmandates. Mr. Kveragas asked about the athletic director’s job
description. Mr. Mahon explained the athletic director has a very busy job and, in general, manages the
athletic budget, evaluates the coaches, takes calls from parents, assists in the selection process for coaches,
arranges for transportation, represents the District at meetings of leagues and PIAA, makes sure there is
water for games, equipment is up to date, and maintains supplies. Mr. Kveragas said he cannot see having
a full-time athletic director. Mr. Kveragas suggested reducing or eliminating the position of athletic
director, all teams below the freshman level need to be phased out, and there should be charges for
intramurals. Mr. Kveragas indicated he opposes eliminating teaching positions, because major
development is taking place in the District, and the District is growing.
Kevin Donahoe, Crestwood Avenue, Clarks Summit: Is currently a teacher at Clarks Summit
Elementary and Newton-Ransom Elementary Schools. He grew up in Clarks Summit and is a graduate of
Abington Heights High School. According to Mr. Donahoe, this is his tenth year in the District, and it is
his last. Mr. Donahoe made clear his leaving is not the fault of his coworkers or union. Mr. Donahoe
claimed people on this Board chose to bring their emotional baggage and political agendas to this process.
Phyllis Cournan-Racek, 607 Pamela Drive, Clarks Summit: Is a parent, taxpayer and teacher with a son
at South Abington Elementary School. Ms. Cournan-Racek commended Principal Mr. Robert Bugno and
School Secretary Mrs. Patricia Phillips. Ms. Cournan-Racek said she prays we maintain the integrity of the
class size and commented she is pleased with education he is getting.
Kyle Keiper, 120 Jennifer Drive, RR 1, Dalton: Asked about cutting the automotive department. The
career tech program is only book work according to Mr. Keiper. The automotive classroom at Abington
Heights is hands-on work with Mr. Houseknecht, Mr. Keiper said. Mr. Keiper commented that students
have completed automobile oil changes and rotated tires for teachers. Mr. Mahon explained the Board is in
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a difficult position to balance the needs of the community and the needs of students. Mr. Mahon thanked
Mr. Keiper for his advocacy.
Nancy Keiper, 120 Jennifer Drive, RR 1, Dalton: Is a 20-year resident, who has substituted for the
District for 9 years. Her son is employed taking cars apart on the Morgan Highway, because of his
Abington Heights class. Her nephew also completed the automotive course and is now successful in the
automotive repair. Mrs. Keiper asked what it would cost to send students to the career center. Tuition at
career center is $52 per student according to Mr. Mahon. There are upwards of 50 students concerned.
Mr. Mahon noted that students opting to attend the career center have increased by hundreds of thousands
of dollars. Mr. Mahon explained that the Board is looking at not replacing staff as they retire.
Jerry Lavelle, 537 Woodcrest Drive, Clarks Summit: Complained the handicapped spots have vehicles
parked in them that do not belong to handicapped people. Mr. Lavelle cited Tom Brokaw’s book The
Greatest Generation and said many people from that generation came from one-room school houses, and
those classes contained 30 and 40 students in one classroom. That generation brought the country up from
its knees according to Mr. Lavelle. Mr. Lavelle said he feels this country is sliding backwards again.
Things are tough in this country with many people unemployed, Mr. Lavelle remarked. Regarding Act 72,
Mr. Lavelle said he did not give credit to school districts that ignored Act 72 voting. In New York state,
the taxpayers vote on the budget; not the school board. After three turndowns on the budget, the district
had to live on an austerity budget according to Mr. Lavelle. The cost of educating children has to get off
the backs of homeowners, Mr. Lavelle concluded.
Jamie Kresge, 400 Earl Street, Clarks Summit: Has been resident of Clarks Summit for his entire life.
Mr. Kresge proposed a pay-to-play concept for student athletes. He suggested students contribute a certain
amount when participating in a sport. Mr. Kresge asked if this Board has considered it. Mrs. Hardaway
replied past Boards have considered it, but this Board has not. Mr. Heron commented he thinks PIAA
restricts this, because it only allows those with money to play.
Amy McKeon, Clarks Summit: Remarked she did not see the point of eliminating extracurricular
activities when there have been drug arrests. Mrs. McKeon said she finds this District ironic. In New York
her taxes were twice as much as they are here, and her daughter was one year behind her classmates when
she moved here, even though she moved from an affluent IBM school district in New York state. She said
it is upsetting that people in this District take things here for granted and do not realize what they have here.
Mr. Thorne placed the motion to approve payment of the following bills, and Mr. DeRitter seconded the
motion:
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On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes to approve payment of the bills. Absent: Mr. Van
Wert. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Heron placed a motion to approve the following Treasurer’s Financial Report as reviewed by Mr.
DeRitter. Mr. LaCoe seconded the motion.
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On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Van Wert. The Treasurer’s Financial
Report was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following certificated resignations:
1. Jean Boylan, Elementary School Counselor
Effective: June 29, 2005 (Revision)
2. Elaine Cross, Elementary Education Teacher
3. Donna Kepler, School Nurse
4. MaryBeth McCarthy, Elementary Education Teacher
5. William G. McNulty, Director of Special Education Services
6. Reed Miller, Elementary Education Teacher
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7. Helen Otto, Elementary Education Teacher
8. Annette Rice, Elementary Education Teacher
9. Julanne Skinner, Driver Education Teacher
Effective: May 20, 2005
10. James Sohns, Elementary Education Teacher
11. Judith Wolfe, Reading Specialist
Mr. LaCoe placed the motion to approve, and Mr. DeRitter seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight
Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Van Wert. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following certificated leave of absence:
Karen Matrone, ESL Teacher
Mrs. Hardaway placed the motion to approve, and Mr. DeRitter seconded the motion. On roll call, the
eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Van Wert. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following noncertificated resignations:
1.
Mary Ann Kondrat, Crossing Guard
2.
Lucy Ann Olson, Learning Support Aide
Effective: June 23, 2005
Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Hardaway seconded the motion. On roll call, the
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following certificated appointments:
1.
Joan O’Malley, Clarks Green, PA
Long-Term Substitute Reading Specialist for the Second Semester of the 2004-2005 school
year @ $14,505, which is one-half of Step 1 with a Bachelor’s Degree
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Marywood University
Note: Replacement
2.
Joseph D. Repshis, Scranton, PA
Full-time Health & Physical Education Teacher with a Temporary Professional Employee’s
Contract @ $37,422, which is Step 1 with a Bachelor’s Degree + 36
Education: B.A. (Sociology), Holy Cross College
Health & Phys. Ed. Certification, Marywood University
Note: Replacement
Mr. LaCoe placed the motion to approve, and Mr. Heron seconded the motion. On roll call, Mr. Heron,
Mr. Thorne, Mrs. Percival, Mr. Pettinato, Mr. LaCoe, Mr. Hunter, and Mrs. Hardaway voted yes; Mr.
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DeRitter voted yes for appointment #1 and abstained on appointment #2, since he was not involved in the
deliberations. Absent: Mr. Van Wert. The motion was duly approved in accordance with the roll call vote.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following noncertificated appointments:
1.
Jessica Bugno, Clarks Summit, PA
Learn-to-Swim Instructor @ $7.50 per hour
Effective: April, 2005
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Maura Kennedy, Clarks Summit, PA
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Shahrzyd Massoudi, Clarks Summit, PA
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Heather Stewart, Clarks Summit, PA
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John Conaboy, Clarks Summit, PA
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Nathan Pinches, Clarks Summit, PA
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Margaret Brittain, Clarks Summit, PA
Learn to Swim Instructor @ $7.50 per hour
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Connie Castanzo, Clarks Green, PA
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Mary DeCarlo, Clarks Green, PA
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Brynn Devereaux, Waverly, PA
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Bruce Butler, Scranton, PA
American Red Cross Life Guarding Course Instructor @ $20.00 per hour
Effective: May, 2005
12.
Jayne Coldwater, Clarks Summit, PA
Personal Care Aide @ $11.28 per hour after a 60-day
probationary period
Note: New Position
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13. Christopher Knight, Clarks Summit, PA
Summer Swim Program Lifeguard @ 6.50 per hour
Effective: June 2005
14. Erin Higley, Clarks Summit, PA
Summer Swim Program Lifeguard @ $6.50 per hour
15. Jennifer Brozena, Clarks Summit, PA
16. Joseph Yasinskas, Clarks Summit, PA
17. Joseph Yasinskas, Clarks Summit, PA
Summer Swim Coordinator @ $20.50 per hour
Effective July 2005
18. Lindsay Krushinsky, Dalton, PA
Summer Swim Instructor @ $11.00 per hour
Effective: July 2005
19. Lauren Thorpe, Clarks Summit, PA
20. Jessica Bugno, Clarks Summit, PA
21. Megan Butler, Clarks Summit, PA
22. Stephen Lempicky, Dalton, PA
23. Christopher Knight, Clarks Summit, PA
24. Brynn Devereaux, Waverly, PA
Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to approve, and Mr. Thorne seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to rescind the request of Terri Cardillo, Elementary School teacher, for an
Education Sabbatical Leave for the 2005-2006 school year. Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to approve,
and Mr. Thorne seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent:
Mr. Van Wert. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
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Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following substitutes to the substitute list for the 2004-2005
school year:
• Marla Anderson, Mentally/Physically Handicapped Certification, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
• Denise Battle, Elementary Education Certification, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
• Ann Boriosi, Elementary Education Certification, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
• Casey Dempsey, Elementary Education Certification, Jessup, PA 18434
• Jeanenne Huthmaker, English Certification, Scranton, PA 18504
• Jonathan Miller, Elementary Education Certification, Scranton, PA 18505
• Marianne Perkins, School Nurse, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
• Emil Pieski, Emergency Certification, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
• Linda Pinero, Teachers’ Aide, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
• Gregory Rudy, Emergency Certification, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
• Michele Spencer, Teachers’ Aide, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
• Rachael Strickland, Elementary Education Certification, Scranton, PA 18505
Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to approve, and Mr. LaCoe seconded the motion. On the question, Mr.
Thorne asked why the emergency certifications are on the list. Mr. Mahon replied there is always difficulty
finding substitutes, especially this time of year. If there is an elementary substitute that needs to be
assigned to the high school, emergency certification is used. Also, if someone has a Bachelor’s degree and
goes through some training at the Intermediate Unit, then emergency certification can be applied. On roll
call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Van Wert. The motion was duly approved 80.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following E.D.R. contract for the 2005-2006 school year:

Frank Passetti . . . . . . . . . Varsity Track Coach . . . . . . . . $5,517

Joseph D. Repshis . . . . . . Varsity Football Coach . . . . . . $7,887

Laura Stuart . . . . . . . . . . Choral Director . . . . . . . . . . . . $812
Mr. Thorne placed the motion to approve, and Mr. LaCoe seconded the motion. On roll call, Mr. Heron,
Mr. Thorne, Mrs. Percival, Mr. Pettinato, Mr. LaCoe, Mr. Hunter and Mrs. Hardaway voted yes. Mr.
DeRitter voted yes on Ms. Stuart and Mr. Passetti; Mr. DeRitter abstained on Mr. Repshis. Absent: Mr.
Van Wert. The motion was approved in accordance with roll call vote.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the Settlement Agreement and Release between the Abington
Heights School District and Special Education Student file no. 3520504. Mrs. Hardaway placed the motion
to approve, and Mr. DeRitter seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted
yes. Absent: Mr. Van Wert. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following student to attend the Career Technology Center of
Lackawanna County during the 2005-2006 school year:
Student
Francis Miller
Program
Protective Services
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Grade
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Mrs. Hardaway placed the motion to approve, and Mr. Thorne seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following the School Consortium Contract between the
Abington Heights School District and Cognitive Learning Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania:
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Mr. Thorne placed the motion to approve, and Mr. DeRitter seconded the motion. On the question, in
answer to Board members’ questions, Mr. Mahon said no district is under an obligation to provide any set
number of students should it fall short of the number of students projected. Mr. LaCoe asked how the role
of the consortium would be different than that the psychologists roles here. Mr. Mahon replied there would
be no change in how we operate here. In particular cases, where there is a need for an outside, independent
evaluation, this would be an outstanding organization and resource to assist this District. This organization
has access to imaging machines to scan and use computer models that allow for a depth of evaluation
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according to Mr. Mahon. Mr. Mahon said the parent signature would be necessary for any of this testing.
Mr. Mahon commented this particular agreement involves only six schools, but there are many other
similar agreements with other schools. Mr. Heron asked if the NEIU provides any of these services. Mr.
Mahon remarked the NEIU does not provide an identical service. This service would only be used if there
is a particular need at the direction of the Director of Special Education and consent of the parents. The
cost would be about $1,300 or $1,500. Mrs. Hardaway commented the services look like an MRI. Mr.
Mahon replied this service does offer an MRI associated with Hershey Medical Center, and the people who
work there are leaders in the field with proprietary computer programs that afford the District an evaluation
option. Mr. Mahon said Dr. Vito Forlenza verbally expressed there is a clear understanding that the
District is not obligated to use it, and the updated contract clarifies this matter.
Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to table the motion to approve the School Consortium Contract between the
Abington Heights School District and Cognitive Learning Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Mr
Heron seconded the motion to table. On roll call, Mr. Heron, Mr. Thorne, Mr. DeRitter, Mrs. Percival, Mr.
LaCoe, Mr. Hunter, and Mrs. Hardaway voted yes; Mr. Pettinato voted no. Absent: Mr. Van Wert. The
motion to table was duly approved 7-1.
Mr. Pettinato commented he has high regard for Dr. Forlenza and confidence in what he said.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following Resolution authorizing the local tax collector,
Berkheimer, to impose and retain costs of collection on delinquent taxes:
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Mrs. Hardaway placed the motion to approve, and Mr. DeRitter seconded the motion. On roll call, the
Mr. Van Wert arrived at 8:19 p.m.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following Client Services Agreement between the Abington
Heights School District and Provident Energy:
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Mr. DeRitter placed the motion, and Mrs. Hardaway seconded the motion. On the question, in answer to
Board members’ questions, Mrs. Langan replied that some energy contracts have been obtained through
this company in the past. This new agreement allows Provident Energy to shop for electricity and notify
the Board if there are savings available. The company only gets paid if the Board agrees to secure the
savings. Mrs. Langan commented there are other companies that provide this service, but she
recommended the Board use this company. Mr. Mahon noted this agreement is completely separate from
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what the gas company was offering last month, and this agreement is only concerned with electric services.
On roll call, the nine Board members in attendance voted yes. The motion was duly approved 9-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to award the maintenance and janitorial supply bids for the 2005-2006
school year to:

All American Poly
American Janitor and Paper Supply
Calico Industries
Central Poly Corporation
Friedman Electric
Independent Chemical Corp., Inc.
L.J.C. Fuller Brush
Lee Electric Co.
Master Chemical Products, Inc.
Northeast Penn Supply
PENN Paper & Supply
Sanico, Inc.
Sofco, Inc.
Vasco Brands
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Mrs. Hardaway placed the motion to approve maintenance and janitorial supply bids, and Mr. DeRitter
seconded the motion. On the question, Mr. LaCoe asked if these were all low bids. Mrs. Langan replied
affirmatively. On roll call, the nine Directors in attendance voted yes. The motion was duly approved 9-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to award the automotive supply bids for the 2005-2006 school year to:

McCarthy Tire Company
Sandone Tire Company
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Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to approve automotive supply bids, and Mr. LaCoe seconded the motion.
On roll call, the nine Directors in attendance voted yes. The motion was duly approved 9-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to award the art supply bids for the 2005-2006 school year to:

Dick Blick East
Kurtz Brothers
National Art & School Supply
Phillips Supply
Sax Arts & Crafts
Triarco
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Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to approve the art supply bids, and Mr. Thorne seconded the motion. On
roll call, the nine Directors in attendance voted yes. The motion was duly approved 9-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to award the athletic supply bids for the 2005-2006 school year to:

Battaglia Sporting Goods
Bill Fritz Sports
Cannon Sports
Collins Sports Medicine
Georgi-Sports
Kelly’s Sports, Ltd.
Korney Board Aids
Locker Room Sporting Goods
M.F. Athletic Co.
Medco Supply Co.
Muscle Mag
Sport Supply/Passons
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Mrs. Hardaway placed the motion to approve, and Mr. Thorne seconded the motion. On roll call, the nine
Directors in attendance voted yes. The motion was duly approved 9-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to award the general supply bids for the 2005-2006 school year to:

Jay’s Office Equipment
Kurtz Brothers
National Art and School Supply
Phillips Supply Company
Ricoh Corporation (Savin)
School Specialty
Standard Stationary
XPEDX
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Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to approve the general supply bids, and Mr. Van Wert seconded the motion.
On roll call, the nine Directors in attendance voted yes. The motion was duly approved 9-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the HVAC Maintenance Service Agreement with Johnson
Controls for the Middle School rooftop units at an annual fee of $23,928 prorated for a nine-month period
@ $17,946.
Option Year Two @ $24,765.
Option Year Three @ $25,508.
NOTE: This is a reduction from the current price of $38,593.
Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Hardaway seconded the motion. On the question, Mr.
Thorne commented it seems redundant to enter into an agreement, when the District has hired an HVAC–
certified individual. Mr. Mahon said the need for outside services has been significantly cut back, but there
are instances when the technical scope needed is beyond the District’s employee and requires the expertise
of Johnson Controls. Mr. Mahon mentioned the units are only 10 years old, but they are functioning as
though they are 15 years old. The Board continued to discuss the savings realized in the agreement and
other HVAC matters. On roll call, Mr. Heron, Mr. DeRitter, Mr. Van Wert, Mrs. Percival, Mr. Pettinato,
Mr. LaCoe, Mr. Hunter, and Mrs. Hardaway voted yes; Mr. Thorne voted no. The motion was duly
approved 8-1.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the agreement between the Abington Heights School District
and KidsPeace Children’s Hospital. This agreement is for tutoring services for one student from May 25,
2005, through June 30, 2005 (or earlier withdrawal.) Mr. LaCoe placed the motion to approve, and Mrs.
Hardaway seconded the motion. On the question, Mr. Pettinato asked if this is an IEP student. Mr. Mahon
replied yes. On roll call, the nine Directors in attendance voted yes. The motion was duly approved 9-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the purchase from the Capital Reserve Fund of a used van from
KT Auto in the amount of $9,995 for transporting band instruments, school lunches and other uses. Mr.
DeRitter placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Hardaway seconded the motion. On the question, in
answer to Board members’ questions, Mr. Mahon replied that Mr. Elliott did the evaluation and brought the
quotes to the office for review. Mrs. Langan noted the van is a 2001 GMC with 100,000 miles. The Board
discussed needs, options and replacement possibilities.
Mr. Thorne placed the motion to table, and Mr. Van Wert seconded the motion to table. On roll call, the
nine Directors in attendance voted yes to table the motion to purchase the used van. The motion was duly
approved 9-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve a motion to transfer necessary funds from budgetary reserves to
the 2004-2005 General Fund Budget to cover anticipated increased expenses. Mr. Thorne placed the
motion to approve, and Mr. Van Wert seconded the motion. On roll call, Mr. Thorne, Mr. Van Wert, Mrs.
Percival, Mr. Pettinato, and Mr. LaCoe voted yes; Mr. Heron, Mr. DeRitter, Mr. Hunter, and Mrs.
Hardaway voted no. The motion was duly approved 5-4.
Mr. Mahon requested that the Board authorize the Superintendent to fill employment vacancies during the
summer months. Names of employees will be brought back to the Board for acknowledgement at the next
regular meeting. Mrs. Hardaway placed the motion to approve, and Mr. LaCoe seconded the motion. On
roll call, the nine Directors in attendance voted yes to table the motion to purchase the used van. The
motion to table was duly approved 9-0.
Mr. Mahon mentioned there is room for building rental fees to increase and for a standard fee schedule to
be established. Currently, Mr. Mahon said, custodial coverage, event fee charges, the cost to the District,
are things considered in establishing rental fees.
Mr. LaCoe commented that several members of the Board would like to request an executive session
following this meeting to discuss a personnel matter.
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Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by Mrs. Hardaway at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Rhue
Board Recording Secretary
JR:7/8
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