Minutes
The Carlynton School District Board of Education
conducted its Agenda Setting/Committee/Voting Meeting
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Call to order - The meeting was called to order by President
Roussos at PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and Roll
Call: Carnegie Elementary student Ayla Kennelly led the
pledge. The roll was called by Recording Secretary Michale Herrmann. Board
members Sandra Hughan and Raymond Walkowiak were excused from the meeting. public comment on business before the board: None approval of minutes: Director
McCartney moved, seconded by Director Tassaro, to approve the minutes of the REPORTS:
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Principals’
Reports – The elementary principals
provided updates of happenings in their buildings and an overview of the
logistics for the PSSA and Terra Nova testing week.
Dr. Panza proceeded with his report by reviewing the
calendar of events and also calling attention to the following: ü
Condolences to the families of former teachers
Lorraine Gardner and Ann Perkey ü
The scheduling process is going smoothly with 63% of
students already scheduled ü
Rebecca Harey has been selected as a finalist in the
Teacher Excellence Award program; tickets to the affair are available ü
A feasibility study proposal was provided to
directors for review, with plans to take action in May ü
A SHASDA packet was provided for the upcoming
convention ü
The senior high student government has purchased
banners for the high school driveway ü
Information on the Right-to-Know law was
disseminated for review ü
Congratulations to the cast and crew of ü
A break-in occurred at the Crafton Athletic Field
with lose of athletic equipment and property damage. ü
The first draft of the 2008-09 budget was provided;
Kirby Christy addressed questions ü
Elementary principals Amy Burch and Jacie Maslyk
have been selected to present at a conference in the fall on Differentiated
Instruction ·
Secretary’s Correspondence Ø The minutes of the Parkway West Career and
Technology Center Joint Committee Meeting of ·
Pathfinder
Report– Director
Wilson said the playground fund has netted $9,500 in donations thus far; a
pancake breakfast is scheduled; and graduation is set for May 29. ·
SHASDA
Report – Director
Schirripa reported that discussion centered on the opposition to the
Graduation Competency Assessment (GCA) ·
PSBA-Legislative – Director Walkowiak, in his absence,
provided a report to Dr. Panza. Dr. Panza read information about the flu vaccine
and the need for children to be inoculated; PSER’s contribution rate; and
concerns with the GCAs BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD: ·
Miscellaneous Director Wilson
moved, seconded by Director Tassaro, to approve the list of Conference and Field
Trip Requests as presented: §
C...Erin Cummings...PATTAN …LETRS Workshop...3/17 §
FT...James Bassano…PennDot… Driver's License Ctr...3/14 §
C…Jacob Trombetta…Dept. of Education...Presentation…3/24 §
FT...Carnegie 6th g tchrs…Wheeling Jesuit U…Challenger...3/28 §
C...Mercedes Tierney…PATTAN...Speech/Lang. Conf.…3/28 §
FT… Supko/ Wood…Crafton
Facilities…Instruction…3/31, 4/1-2 §
FT...Kimberly Stern… Future Cities…Connect to
Science...4/7 §
FT...David Cosnek...IUP...Physics Olympics...4/11 §
FT…M.Tierney/M.Kozy…RMU… Math Comp…4/14 §
FT...Kevin Lucey… §
FT…Wm.
Palonis…Generating Plant….Electrical study…4/18 §
FT…Tierney/Parson/Garland…RMU… Math Comp…4/17 §
C…Timothy Patsko…RMU…Technology & Innovations…4/30 §
C...Mercedes Tierney...WQED… Speech/Lang. Conf …4/30 §
FT…Mercedes Tierney…D.E.Williams MS… Math Comp…4/30 §
FT…Maureen Berlinger…Carnegie Boro…Flower Planting…5/16 §
C…James Bassano…Cedar Brook Golf Course… Clinic…5/23 (Miscellaneous
Item #0408-1 REVISED) On a voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. ·
Finance Director Tassaro moved, seconded by Director Wilson,
to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2008 as submitted; And to approve the February 2008 bills in the amount of
$1,374,993.23 as presented. On a voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. Recommend approval of the Treasurer’s Report for the
month of March 2008 as submitted. PLACE ON THE AGENDA Recommend approval of the March 2008 bills in the
amount of $___________ as presented. PLACE ON THE AGENDA Director McCartney moved, seconded by Director
DiPietro, to approve the Carnegie Real Estate Tax Refund as presented.
(Finance Item #0408-1) On a voice
vote, the motion carried 7-0. Director Schirippa moved, seconded by Director
Wilson, to approve the updated budget report for the Science, Its Elementary! (SIE) Grant for the year 2007-2008 as
presented. (Finance Item #0408-2) On a voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. Director Schirippa moved, seconded by Director
DiPietro, to approve the proposed 2008-2009 Allegheny
Intermediate Unit Program of Services Budget as presented and reviewed by the
administrative staff. The budget totals $3,782,025 and reflects an overall
4.4% increase in total allocation. The district’s costs in 2007-08 were $19,754.16
and will increase to $20,623.33 in 2008-09, representing an increase of
$869.17 over the previous year. (Finance Item #0408-3) On a voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. Director Schirippa moved, seconded by Director
McCartney, to approve the Five-Year Master Agreement as presented by the Department
of Education, effective Director Schirippa moved, seconded by Director
DiPietro, to approve the 2008-2009 Gasoline/Diesel Fuel Consortium Agreement
with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, granting authority to the consortium to
enter into transactions, which plans to lock in fuel pricing under
$3.00/gallon for diesel fuel in the 2008-2009 school year. (Finance Item
#0408-5) On a voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. Recommend approval of the February 2008 Cafeteria
Report as presented by Aramark Educational Services. (Finance Item #0408-6) PLACE ON THE AGENDA Director Schirippa moved, seconded by Director
Wilson, to direct the administration to submit application for the Classrooms
for the Future Grant. On a voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. ·
Personnel Director Tassaro moved, seconded by
Director Wilson, to approve the addition to the 2007-2008 Day-to-Day
Substitute List as presented and recommended by administrative staff: §
L. Suzanne
Grimes – Secondary Mathematics §
Matthew Stagl –
Secondary Social Studies (Personnel Item #0408-1) On a
voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. Director Tassaro moved, seconded by
Director McCartney, to approve the following individual to the 2007-08
Athletic Supplemental Contract List as presented and approved by the
administrative staff: §
Richard Milsom
–Track, Varsity Assistant
(Personnel
Item #0408-2) On a voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. Director Tassaro moved, seconded by Director
DiPietro, to approve Ryan Herman for the position of cook in the cafeteria,
effective Director Tassaro moved, seconded by Director
McCartney, to accept the Letter of Intent to Retire of high school teacher
William Fox, effective Dr. Panza
and the board publicly thanked Mr. Fox for his years of service and wished
him the best. Director Tassaro moved, seconded by Director
McCartney, to approve Jill Atallah as Carnegie Borough crossing guard as
recommended by Carnegie Borough Council and the Carnegie Police
Department. (Personnel Item #0408-5) On a
voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. Director Tassaro moved, seconded by Director Wilson,
to approve the posting for five Temporary Summer Maintenance positions for
the summer of 2008. On a voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. Director Tassaro moved, seconded by Director
McCartney, to approve the posting for the position of Summer Head Custodian
for the summer of 2008. On a voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. Director Tassaro moved, seconded by Director
DiPietro, to approve the posting for 12 Temporary Summer Custodial Helper
positions for the summer of 2008. On a voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. Recommend approval of the following
list of individuals to the 2008-09 Athletic Supplemental Contracts as
presented and approved by the administrative staff: §
Hal Minford –
Boys’ Basketball, Varsity Head §
Matt Marcinko –
Boys’ Basketball, Varsity Assistant §
Eric Thompson –
Boys’ Basketball, JV Head §
Tom Kubiscek –
Boys’ Basketball, Seventh Grade §
Jonathan Rocco
– Girls’ Basketball, Varsity Head §
Jason Santelli
– Girls’ Basketball, Varsity Assistant §
Jennifer Smith
– Girls’ Basketball, JV Head §
Jennifer Smith
– Girls’ Basketball, Seventh Grade §
Michael Schneiderlochner
– Swimming, Varsity Head §
Rebecca Bold –
Swimming, Varsity Assistant and to post for the following anticipated openings:
Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball – grade
8 (2 positions); Cheerleading – Varsity Head, Junior Varsity and Junior High. PLACE
ON THE AGENDA ·
Policy Recommend the revisions to Policy
No. 707, the Use of Facilities guidelines, by selecting Draft # _______. (Policy Item #0408-1) PLACE
ON THE AGENDA Director Tassaro moved, seconded by Director
McCartney, to approve the 000 series of the Carlynton School District Board
Policies as reviewed and amended. On a voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Director
Schirripa asked board members to reconsider adopting the resolution opposing
Graduation Competency Assessments (GCAs), as proposed by the The board
decided to vote on the resolution: Director Schirrpa moved, seconded by Director
DiPietro, to approve the resolution opposing GCA’s, as proposed by PSBA. On a roll call vote, the motion carried
4-3, with Directors Brown, Roussos and Tassaro voting against the resolution. (Solicitor
Weiss stated the vote would hold). NEW BUSINESS: None OPEN FORUM: Reverend Ed
Bowen from the Crafton United Presbyterian Church of Crafton offered thanks
for a second donation of food to the food bank. Crafton Elementary delivered
over 1,600 items of food. Parent
William Siebel asked for a comment on the dismissal and rehiring of a
district math teacher, in an effort to squelch numerous rumors being passed
among the student body. President Roussos explained that nothing could be
said due to the confidential nature of the issue. Mr. Siebel went on to say
that five teachers have been in the classroom since the dismissal, providing
a negative impact on the children. Dr. Panza responded to the teacher
situation by explaining the difficulty in obtaining a long-term sub. He
concluded by noting a teacher is in place now through the end of the school
year. Director
Wilson called attention to several fundraisers in the offering to benefit the
upcoming Relay for Life: a golf outing, 50/50 raffle and luminary. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, Director McCartney
moved to adjourn the meeting at |