Minutes
The Carlynton School District Board of Education
conducted its Agenda Setting/Committee/Voting Meeting on
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Call to order: The meeting was called to order by President Roussos
at public comment on business before the board:
None approval of minutes: Director McCartney
moved, seconded by Director Hughan, to approve the minutes of the REPORTS:
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Principals’
Reports – The
elementary principals distributed newsletters which highlighted some of the
happenings in their schools; Dr. Susini mentioned some upcoming events in the
high school Ø
Pupil
Services’ Report – Mrs.
Myford noted that a Special Education Parent Meeting was held last week; the
department is readily preparing for a Special Education monitoring
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A ceremony will be held November 10 to present a new
flag to the school in honor of graduate Capt. Jason West, who was killed in
Iraq Ø
The proposed 2009-10 calendar was included in the board
packets for review; comments are welcome Ø
Bids received for the Turf Tender and Energy
Management System will be provided for review Ø
The end-of-season meeting with coaches is slated for
December 10 at
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Miscellaneous Director Wilson
moved, seconded by Director Tassaro, to approve the following Conference and
Field Trip Requests as reviewed by administration and presented: §
FT…Craft 3rd Gr…Byham Theater…“Cinderella”…10/7 §
C…K.Boring…Radisson GT… Interact Conference …10/28 §
C…R.Foltz…Radisson GT… Interact Conference …10/28 §
FT…L.Talotta/L.Rowley…Janoski’s Farm… Curric-Based …10/29 §
FT…M.Smoller…KDKA-TV…Hometown High-Q…11/1 §
C…Rachel Foltz…Radisson GT…Interact District Conf…11/5 §
C…S.Canty…Parkway §
FT…M.Priore…Heinz Hall…Symphony Concert…11/13 §
FT…M.Lear… §
FT…M.Vayanos… Pgh Glass Ctr… Art Glasswork …11/20 §
FT…J.Tylka…Duquesne U…Calcusolve Competition…11/21
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C…M.Priore…CMU…PMEA Workshops…11/25 §
FT…D.Mitchell…Byham Theater… “A Christmas Carol”…12/? §
FT…M.Lear… §
C…J.Tylka…AIU…Gifted Workshop…12/9 §
FT…M.Lear…PPG Wintergarden…Christmas Caroling…12/11 §
FT…M.Priore…Heinz Hall…Symphony Concert…12/12 §
FT…J.Tylka…Science Ctr…Science Bowl…1/13 §
FT…M.Priore…Heinz Hall…Symphony Concert…1/21 §
C…J.Tylka…AIU…Gifted Resource Day…3/31 §
C…J.Tylka…CMU…Young Math Comp…4/2 §
C…B.Martys…CMU…Young Math Comp…4/2 §
FT…J.Tylka…Bishop Canevin…Invention Convention…4/24 §
FT…J.Tylka… (Miscellaneous Item #1108-1) On a voice vote, the motion carried 8-0. ·
Finance Recommend
approval of the Treasurer’s Report for the month of October 2008 as
submitted. PLACE ON AGENDA Recommend approval
of the October 2008 bills in the amount of $__________ as presented. PLACE
ON AGENDA Director
Tassaro moved, seconded by Director Wilson, to approve the Carnegie Wage Tax
Audit Report for 2007 as presented; (Finance Item #1108-1) And to approve the Crafton Wage Tax Audit Report for
2006 and 2007 as presented. (Finance
Item #1108-2) On a voice vote, the motion carried 8-0. Director
Walkowiak moved, seconded by Director Hughan, to approve and adopt Resolution
#430-08 which authorizes continuation of membership in the Joint Purchasing
Board for the 2009-2010 school year along with the Allegheny Intermediate
Unit and other local school districts, and thereby empowers these entities to
make bulk purchases of selected items for use by the school district. It is
further recommended that the appropriate Carlynton School District
official(s) be authorized to sign the Joint Purchasing Agreement and that
Kirby Christy be named the Carlynton School District representative to the
purchasing board and Dr. Michael Panza be named as the alternate. (Finance Item #1108-3) On a
voice vote, the motion carried 8-0. Director
Walkowiak moved, seconded by Director McCartney, to approve the 2008-2009
first quarter Athletic Fund Report as presented. (Finance Item #1108-4) On a
voice vote, the motion carried 8-0. Director
Walkowiak moved, seconded by Director Tassaro, to approve the 2008-2009 first
quarter Activities Fund Report as presented.
(Finance Item #1108-5) On a voice vote, the motion carried 8-0. Director
Walkowiak moved, seconded by Director Tassaro, to approve the Cafeteria
Operating Reports for July, August and September 2008 as presented by Aramark
Education Services. (Finance Item
#1108-6) On a voice vote, the motion carried 8-0. Director Walkowiak
moved, seconded by Director Hughan, to approve the agreement with the
Allegheny Intermediate Unit for the mailing of the annual Homestead/Farmstead
notification letter as required by Act 1 of 2006. (Finance Item #1108-7) On a
voice vote, the motion carried 8-0. Director
Walkowiak moved, seconded by Director McCartney, to approve the Athletic
Training Services Agreement with NovaCare Rehabilitation as presented.
(Finance Item #1108-8) On a voice
vote, the motion carried 8-0. Dr. Panza noted the contract was reviewed by the
solicitor. He also reported the trainer will be with the district within two
weeks. A certified trainer will be available to conduct the hydration test
for the wrestlers as well. Director Brown suggested a call be made to Rep. Kotik
to speed up necessary clearances. ·
Personnel Director Tassaro moved, seconded by Director Hughan,
to the following addition to the 2008-2009 Day-to-Day Substitute List as
presented: § Dana Masullo – Elementary Education;
(Personnel Item #1108-1) To approve the following addition to the
Supplemental Athletic Contract List for the 2008-2009 school year as
recommended by the administration: § Panayot Kirov – Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach; (Personnel
Item #1108-2) And to approve the following addition to the
Supplemental Activities Contract List for the 2008-2009 school year as
recommended by the administration: § Tonilyn Longo and Michelle Smoller – Co-Sponsors, Cougar Times (Personnel Item
#1108-3) On a voice vote, the motion carried 8-0. Recommend approval of the Professional Employee
Contract for James Bassano due to completion of three years of satisfactory
service consistent with the provisions of Section 1108 of the PA School Code.
(Personnel Item #1108-4) PLACE ON AGENDA Director McCartney moved, seconded by Director
Tassaro, to approve the updates to the Athletic Event Aides Positions List
for the 2008-2009 school year as presented;
(Personnel Item #1108-5) And to accept the resignation of Cafeteria Cook Ryan Herman, effective
immediately. (Personnel Item
#1108-6) On a voice vote, the motion carried 8-0. · Policy Recommend approval of the revisions to Policy No.
249 – Harassment and Bullying, as presented following recommendation of
administration and review by the solicitor.
(Policy Item #1108-1) PLACE ON THE UNFINISHED
BUSINESS: None NEW
BUSINESS: None OPEN
FORUM: Director Wilson mentioned that plans are underway for
the 2009 Relay for Life and sign-ups were being held for new teams. She
encouraged district and community participation.
Carlynton senior Brad Henry came before the board for a second time to
ask consideration of payment for his services to the girls’ volleyball team
for managing the scorebook, scoreboard and videotaping matches. He said he
believes he deserves compensation because he meets the qualifications and
performs the job well. President Roussos reiterated that the board has made
the judgment to not pay students for such matters. He suggested a better
course of action would be to meet with the superintendent and Mr. Oddi to
further discuss the matter. ADJOURNMENT: With
no further business, Director Hughan moved to adjourn the meeting at |