Wednesday, June 25, 2008

NASD School Board News

t t t an E-report for all NASD employees

The North Allegheny School District

Board of School Directors

met tonight at 7:30 PM for a Regular Meeting

in the CAO Board Room.

· All Board members were in attendance, with the exception of Mr. Shuckrow. In addition, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Patricia Green; District Solicitor, Mr. Lucas; the Superintendent’s Executive Council; Mr. Botti; Mr. Hopkins; Mr. Gaertner; Ms. S. Ludwig; Ms. J. Nichols; Mrs. Ryan; and Ms. Peng, NAI student representative; were in attendance. Dr. Brian Miller, Principal of CMS, was also in attendance.

BOARD MEETING

JUNE 25, 2008

AGENDA

7:30 REGULAR MEETING

- Speakers (Agenda Items)

- Budget Presentation

- Voting Items

- Final Budget Approval

- Speakers (Non-agenda Items)

REGULAR MEETING

Mrs. Bishop called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. and all stood and recited The Pledge of Allegiance.

Mrs. Bishop welcomed Lili Peng, our new NAI Student Representative and wished her well in her duties. Mrs. Bishop announced that the Board met in Executive Session at the conclusion of their meeting on June 18, 2008, to discuss a personnel matter with respect to an Administrative employee. The Board will not be meeting in Executive Session at the conclusion of this meeting.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Mrs. Bishop announced that this meeting was the last Board meeting for one of our employees, Dr. Alice Hirsch.

The Board wished her the best and everyone gave Dr. Hirsch a round of applause. Dr. Hirsch thanked the Board and Dr. Green for the opportunity to work at NA, as it was a wonderful experience for her. Dr. Green said the District is better for her efforts here over five years.

CALENDAR AND AGENDA

Mrs. Bishop reviewed the Agenda for this meeting and the Calendar for July and August 2008. In July, there will only be one meeting, which will be a combined Work Session and Regular Meeting on July 16, 2008. In August, there will be two meetings. The Work Session on August 20, 2008 will also be Special Meeting/Work Session and the Regular Meeting will be on August 27, 2008, right before the start of school. At this time, there are no reports scheduled, but that could change.

BUDGET PRESENTATION

Dr. Green introduced this presentation by saying that she and her staff have worked very hard to bring this balanced budget forward. She is proud that the District is recognized as 9^th out of 500 in the state of PA for student achievement, as well as one of the Best Communities in America for Music Education and for having one of the Nation’s Top High Schools.

Mr. Hopkins gave a brief overview of the final budget. The 2008-2009 NASD budget is balanced at $114,859,520. There will be a millage decrease of .35/mill, which is equal to $1.2M. The total tax reduction equates to approximately $228 for a resident who owns a home valued at $200,000.

MINUTES

The Board approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting/Work Session of May 21, 2008 and the Regular Meeting of May 28, 2008.

SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS

No speakers came forward to address the Board on voting items.

VOTING ITEMS

The Board approved all items as contained in the Board Folder of June 25, 2008. Details follow.

CURRICULUM REPORT

I. NASH FALL PLAY– LEND ME A TENOR

The Board approved the NASH Fall Play, Lend Me a Tenor, to be presented in the NASH Auditorium from Tuesday, November 18; Thursday, November 20; Friday, November 21; and Saturday, November 22, 2008.

For Information

This play was reviewed and approved by the NASH Play Selection Committee that is made up of staff, students, parents, and Board Members. There are at least 8 acting roles (certain roles may be double cast based upon the quality of auditions) and 15-20 members for the stage crew.

II. MANDARIN CHINESE COURSE

The Board approved student participation in the Mandarin Chinese course offered through Distance Learning Technology coordinated through the A.W. Beattie Career Center.

For Information:

The Mandarin Chinese course will be offered during the 2008/2009 school year to interested high school students in grades 9-12 via distance learning originating from A.W. Beattie Career Center. The course will be viewed at North Allegheny Senior High. Students will receive one (1) Arts and Humanities credit. If the course continues to be offered through distance learning at the A.W. Beattie Career Center, the course will be included in the 2009/2010 Program of Studies.

III. TITLE I THIRD PARTY CONTRACTED SERVICES – NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

The Board approved the Letter of Agreement between North Allegheny School District and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit to provide remedial reading services to students who are residents of North Allegheny School District and attend non-public school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. This contract will fulfill the District’s responsibility for non-public participation in Title I for the 2008-2009 school year.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. STUDENT TEACHING REQUESTS – SECONDARY EDUCATION

The following students have requested a student teaching assignment in the North Allegheny School District with Secondary Education during the 2008/2009 school year.

STUDENT TEACHER DATES SUPERVISING TEACHER

Braund, Jennifer 9/3 – 10/24/08 David Hawbaker – NAI

Carlow College 10/27 -12/19/08 Helen Croft – HES

Visual Arts

Brill, Robert 8/25 – 10/3/08 Dave DiGregario – CMS

Slippery Rock University 10/6 – 11/7/08 John McNavage / Linda Similo –

NAI

1/10 – 12/11/08 Chris Jackson – PES

Health/Physical Education

Bronowicz, Justin 8/25/08 – 12/5/08 Anita Ritenour – NAI

Duquesne University Social Studies

Durning, Ellen 8/25 – 10/17/08 Theresa Klein – NAI

Duquesne University 10/20 – 12/5/08 Angela Berger - IMS
World Language

Fletcher, Megan 8/25 – 10/3/08 Beth Frisco – BWE

Slippery Rock University 10/6 – 11/7/08 Lynn Roman – NASH

11/10 – 12/11/08 Bill Love / Brenda Laughrey – NAI

Health/Physical Education

Gross, April 8/25 – 12/12/08 Cheryl Smith – CMS

La Roche College English

Hertrick, Evan 8/25 – 10/17/08 Stephen Baldanzi – NAI

Youngstown State 10/20 – 12/12/08 Louis Pisani – IMS

Music

Kitchen, Alexis 8/25/08 – 10/17/08 Sarah Lavelle – NASH

Duquesne University Music

Maue, Andrea 8/25 – 12/5/08 Frank Tatone – NAI

Duquesne University English

McIntyre, Sean 8/25 – 10/3/08 Todd Fuller - NAI

Slippery Rock University 10/6 – 11/7/08 Paul Seneca - HES

1/10 – 12/11/08 Dave Winkworth: IMS

Health/Physical Education

Meyer, Christopher 9/17 – 12/12/08 Nancy Lishack – NAI

Robert Morris University Business, Computers, and Information Technology

O’Donnell, Kelly 1/8 – 4/24/09 Judith Ackerman – NAI

Duquesne University English

Scott, Katherine 8/26 – 12/5/08 Robert Bell – AM – NASH

Penn State Michael Buchert – PM – NASH
Mathematics

Snyder, Colleen 1/7 – 4/24/09 Lauren Tokarczyk – CMS

Duquesne University English

Stokes, Emily 9/3 – 12/19/08 Patricia Kramer – NAI

Carlow University English

II. STUDENT TEACHING REQUESTS – ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

The following students have requested a student teaching assignment in the North Allegheny School District with Elementary Education during the 2008/2009 school year.

STUDENT TEACHER DATES SUPERVISING TEACHER

Anderson, Daniel 8/25 – 10/17/08 Maria Kraniou – BWE

Slippery Rock University Grade 2

Chase, Emily 8/25 – 12/11/08 Marie Nudi – FES

Slippery Rock University Grade 1

Frank, Patrick 8/25/08 – 12/5/08 Diana Berendowski – McK

Duquesne University Grade 4

Keaten, Andrew 8/26 – 10/17/08 Michael Bielawski – BWE

Clarion University Grade 5

10/20 – 12/10/08 Terry Carns – BWE

Grade 2

Kull, Amanda 8/27 – 12/12/08 Terri Agie – IES

Chatham College Grade 2

Lombardi, Sarah 8/26 – 10/17/08 Carol Wood – FES

Clarion University Grade 1

Manuel, Nicole 1/8 – 4/24/09 Susan Baker – FES

Duquesne University Grade 3

Mays, Mark 8/26 – 12/4/08 Mary Hritz – MES

Robert Morris University Field Experience Grade 4

O’Rourke, Heather 8/26 – 10/17/08 Lisa McPherson – McK

Clarion University Grade 1

Polley, Mary 8/27 – 12/12/08 Marcia Casey – IES

Chatham College Grade 1

Reinhart, Dana 8/26 – 12/4/08 Bernard Fontana

Robert Morris University Field Experience CMS – Grade 6

1/12 – 5/1/09

Student Teaching

Trpcic, Ashley 8/26 – 10/17/08 Linda Kleeb – HES – Grade 4

Clarion University 10/20 – 12/10/08 Joan Neuberger – FES – Grade 2

VanHorn, Ashley 8/26 – 10/17/08 Linda Ferguson – McK

Grove City College Grade 3

Zik, Jamie 8/26 – 10/17/08 Janice Graner – McK – Grade 4

Clarion University 10/20 – 12/10/08 Susie Modrovich – McK – Grade 1

FINANCIAL REPORT

I. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

The Board approved numerous accounts payable lists.

II. RESOLUTION: LEVY - PER CAPITA TAX

The Board approved enactment of the resolution submitted by the Solicitor relative to the levy of the per capita tax.

III. FACSIMILE SIGNATURES

The Board approved the use of the three-signature facsimile plate (President, Secretary, and Treasurer) for all authorized depository accounts and also recommended that duly elected officers be authorized to execute resolutions and signature cards as required by the depositories.

IV. WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE

The Board approved the PSBA Insurance Trust proposal for Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage for 2008-09 at a cost of $361,106. ($390,510 in 2007-08.)

V. REVIEW OF SURETY BOND COVERAGE

The Board approved that the minutes would reflect the surety bond coverage as listed below has been formally reviewed and approved for the 2008-09 school year.

Background Information:

The Board is required to review the adequacy of surety bond coverage annually and take action indicating that this review has, in fact, transpired. The Secretary of the School District is bonded for $25,000, the Treasurer is bonded for $10,000, Bradford Woods, Franklin Park and Marshall Township delinquent real estate tax collectors are each bonded for $5,000, and a $500,000 blanket bond is in force on all employees of the School District who have control over accounts, or authority to issue purchase orders. In the past, the state auditors have indicated these amounts and coverage to be sufficient, but the annual review is required.

VI. BUDGETING & TRANSFERS - Subsequent to 6/30/08

The Board authorized all necessary budget transfers resulting from year-end adjustments and local independent audit reclassification subsequent to June 30.

VII. ELECTION OF TREASURER

The Board approved the election of Michael T. Hopkins as Treasurer of the North Allegheny School District for the 2008-09 fiscal year, effective July 1, 2008.

VIII. TEMPORARY INVESTMENT AUTHORIZATION

The Board approved that the Treasurer and Manager of Financial Services of the School District would be authorized to receive quotations and execute temporary investment agreements with banks, savings institutions, or other financial organizations, as may be authorized for said purpose by law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Said organization required to maintain 100% surety in the form of pledged Federal Securities, FDIC, FSLIC, or a combination thereof. Said organization shall agree to provide quarterly collateral security reports and confirmation of account balances, as required by our auditors.

IX. STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE – 2008-09

The Board approved acceptance of the proposal from Goodwin & Gruber, Inc. for student accident insurance coverage for policy year 2008-09. The cost of this student accident coverage is as follows:

		2008-09	2007-08
School-Time Coverage:	K-12 Grades	$24.00	$ 23.00
24-Hour Coverage:	K-12 Grades	$90.00	86.00
All-Sports Coverage:	One Year	$16,782	$15,396.00

X. INSURANCE COVERAGE

The Board approved the following insurance coverage effective July 1, 2008.

	2008-09	2007-08
Institutional Package (Property, Gen. Liability, Auto, Boiler & Mach., & Crime, Builders Risk)	$315,013	$334,645
Umbrella Liability	56,641	59,156
School Leaders Errors & Omissions	62,556	75,857
Total Package Cost	$434,210	$469,658

Background Information:

Marsh USA reviewed quotations from competitive companies in these areas to determine the lowest quotation which would be in the best interest to the District. The above reflects coverage of $283 million in property.

XI. APPROVAL OF DEPOSITORIES

The Board approved numerous depositories for the 2008-09 school year.

XII. DISTRICT SOLICITOR

The Board approved the reappointment of Maiello Brungo & Maiello as the District’s Solicitor for the 2008-09 school year. Such appointment can be terminated with a 30-day notice. The rate of compensation will be $1,150 for the monthly retainer, a regular hourly rate of $95 for associates and $100 for partners, and an hourly rate for litigation matters of $110.

XIII. 2008-09 GENERAL FUND BUDGET ADOPTION

The Board approved adoption of the 2008-09 North Allegheny School District General Fund Budget in the amount of $114,859,520 with the levying of 18.99 mills of real estate taxes. A copy of the budget is attached to the Official Minutes.

For Information:

The change from the preliminary budget of $114,695,606 to the amount above is the result of significant changes in diesel fuel and insurance premiums and nominal changes. The new millage is a reduction of .35 mills from 19.34 in several other line items.

XIV. HOMESTEAD AND FARMSTEAD EXCLUSION RESOLUTION

The Board approved adoption of the following Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution as contained in the Official Minutes of this meeting:

RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of the North Allegheny School District, that homestead and farmstead exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions are authorized for the school year beginning July 1, 2008, under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50 of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006).

XV. BUDGETARY TRANSFERS

The Board approved the following budgetary transfers within the framework of the 2007-08 General Fund Budget in accordance with the provision of Section 687 of the School Laws of Pennsylvania:

FROM

AMOUNT

1100-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs

Regular Programs-Elem/Sec

2800-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs

Support Services-Central

$ 3,500

1100-100 Salaries

Regular Programs-Elem/Sec

1100-600 Supplies

Regular Programs-Elem/Sec

$ 700

1100-100 Salaries

Regular Programs-Elem/Sec

1100-600 Supplies

Regular Programs-Elem/Sec

$ 200

1100-100 Salaries

Regular Programs-Elem/Sec

1100-600 Supplies

Regular Programs-Elem/Sec

$ 900

2300-100 Salaries

Support Services-Administration

2200-600 Supplies

Support Svcs-Instructional Staff

$11,400

2300-100 Salaries

Support Services-Administration

2200-600 Supplies

Support Svcs-Instructional Staff

$ 9,500

2300-100 Salaries

Support Svcs-Administration

2200-600 Supplies

Support Svcs-Instructional Staff

$ 8,300

1100-100 Salaries

Regular Programs-Elem/Sec

1100-700 Property

Regular Programs-Elem/Sec

$ 8,840

2600-600 Supplies

Operation & Maintenance of Plant Svcs

2800-600 Supplies

Support Services-Central

$ 911

2100-500 Other Purchased Services

Support Services-Pupil Personnel

2100-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs

Support Services-Pupil Personnel

$ 1,000

TOTAL TRANSFERS FOR THE MONTH:	45,251	PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET:	0.041%
TOTAL TRANSFERS YEAR TO DATE:	1,062,697	PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET:	0.964%

XVI. COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF SCHOOL REAL PROPERTY TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS

A resolution of the Board of School Directors of the North Allegheny School District authorizing the collection and payment of school real property taxes in installments is required by PA Act 1. The full resolution will be attaches to the official minutes.

For Information: It should be noted that payment of school real property taxes in installment negates the 2% discount for early payment. It is advised that all residents calculate the loss of the 2% discount vs. the acceptance of installment tax payments. These installments will be due in equal installments due August 31^st, October 31^st and December 31^st.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. PAYROLL PAYOFF COMPARISONS

July and August salary payoffs are listed below for this year, as well as the five prior years.

June 2003	$3,936,440.09	June 2006	$3,726,199.23
June 2004	$4,060,717.73	June 2007	$3,822,498.05
June 2005	$3,879,821.00	June 2008	$3,578,427.02

II. STUDENT ACTIVITIES EXPENDITURES

The Board approved the following student activities expenditures for April 2008:

A. Carson Middle $ 7,076.72

B. Ingomar Middle 5,289.13

C. Marshall Middle 43,367.83

D. NA Intermediate 43,217.19

E. NA Senior High 59,133.44

F. NA Athletics 21,988.67

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

I. RESIGNATIONS

The Board approved the following Resignations:

Marleah Herman-Umpleby Speech/Language, MES Retirement

Effective 6/30/08

5 yrs. @ NA

Odeese Khalil ½ Time Tech Ed, NAI Personal

Effective 6/9/08 Reasons

Robert Perris Probationary Driver, Transportation Personal

Effective 5/9/08 Reasons

II. APPOINTMENTS

The Board approved the following Appointments:

Professional

Heather Appleton From PT to FT Social Studies, NAI Temp Prof

Effective 8/25/08 Step 5

(replaces M. Wilson) Col. G

$50,610

Margaret Begley From FT to PT GOAL, BW Prof Contract

Effective 8/25/08 Step 15BE

Col. E

$76,183

Heath Gamache Grade 7, IMS Temp Prof

Effective 8/25/08 Step 2

(replaces K. Kurfess) Col. G

$43,821

Paraprofessional

Natalie Gottron Transfer from Computer Instruction $17.13/hr.

Assistant to Library Secretary, CMS Class I-B

Effective 8/11/08 8 Hours/Day

216 Days/Year

The Board approved the following as substitute/clerical aide at $7.50/hr. as needed, effective June 1, 2008:
Tracy Hemwall

Classified

TYPE OF START

NAME WORK SALARY DATE

Brandon Durica Summer Help @ NASH $8.50/hr. 6/02/08

Timothy Hubert Summer Help @ MES $8.50/hr. 6/09/08

Gregory Mell Summer Help @ MMS $8.50/hr. 6/04/08

Kirk Smith From Probationary Driver No Change 5/16/08

To Extra Board Driver

III. WAGE STATUS CHANGE

The Board approved a change from the day-to-day substitute rate to $147.25 for Amanda Bachman, long term sub for Erika Jani, Teacher, Marshall Middle School. The effective date for this change is May 7, 2008.

IV. SALARY ADJUSTMENT

The Board approved the following adjustment to previously approved Professional salary adjustment for Sharon Volpe:

From To
Effective Date 8/22/08 8/22/07

V. RECOGNITION FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

The following Administrative employee has successfully completed Masters Programs or nine credit increments above the Masters Degree since July 1, 1996. Therefore, the Administration recommends approval of a $2,000 Educational Incentive Award to be paid to:
Brian Miller

Note: This award is a one-time payment and is not added to base salary.

VI. LEAVES OF ABSENCE – WAYNE GOODWORTH, ANN KARAYUSUF, CHARLENE TRINIDAD

The Board approved an unpaid Medical Leave of Absence for Wayne Goodworth, Utility Custodian, NAI, effective June 16 through June 30, 2008

The Board approved an unpaid Leave of Absence for Ann Karayusuf, Special Ed Assistant, Marshall Elementary, effective September 15 through September 24, 2008.

The Board approved an unpaid Medical Leave of Absence for Charlene Trinidad, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective May 19 through June 6, 2008.

VII. CANCELLATION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE – ANN KARAYUSUF

The Board approved a cancellation of unpaid Leave of Absence for Ann Karayusuf, Special Ed Assistant, Marshall Elementary, effective for the 2008/2009 School Year.

VIII. CHILD REARING LEAVE OF ABSENCE – JENNIFER PAVELY

The Board approved an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence for Jennifer Pavely, Teacher, NAI, upon the exhaustion of her sick days. Her last day of work will be September 12, 2008 and her unpaid leave will be effective October 27 through October 31, 2008.

IX. SABBATICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE – TRACY DEVLIN

The Board approved a Sabbatical Leave of Absence for Tracy Devlin, Teacher, Marshall Middle School, effective for the Second Semester of the 2008/2009 school year for the purpose of Professional Development.

X. HONORARIA

The Board approved the following Honoraria Applications:

Submitted

¹Matthew Hreha After School Achievement 5/28/08 $ 2,100.00

Program (ASAP)

²Jerome Dattilo “ “ 5/28/08 $ 2,100.00

³Bryan Kiggins “ “ 5/28/08 $ 2,100.00

Maureen Lengel ESY Program and Service 5/28/08 $ 2,500.00

Coordination

Anne Rogers “ “ 5/28/08 $ 2,500.00

Dominic Gliozzi SAT Prep Class 5/29/08 $ 1,150.00

Karyn Dobda “ “ 6/05/08 $ 900.00

Christine Walters “ “ 6/06/08 $ 900.00

Dana Nagle “ “ 6/06/08 $ 900.00

²Mary Renner APPEAL/New Parent Meeting 6/02/08 $ 150.00

²Heather Rogers-Richards “ “ 6/02/08 $ 150.00

²Michael Saville “ “ 6/02/08 $ 150.00

²Chance Petro “ “ 6/02/08 $ 150.00

²Courtney Vadnais “ “ 6/02/08 $ 150.00

TOTAL HONORARIA 2007/2008 EXPENDITURES THRU 06/25/08 $78,390.00

¹ Work completed 5/17/08.

² Work completed 5/27/08.

³ Work completed 5/29/08.

XI. ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE 2008-2009 WAGES

The Board approved the Administrative Employee wages for the 2008-2009 school year.

XII. CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE 2008-2009 WAGES

The Board approved the Confidential Employee wages for the 2008-2009 school year.

XIII. PARAPROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE 2008-2009 WAGES

The Board approved the Paraprofessional Employee wages for the 2008-2009 school year.

XIV. FACILITIES DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE 2008-2009 WAGES

The Board approved the Facilities Department Employee wages for the 2008-2009 school year.

XV. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE 2008-2009 WAGES

The Board approved the Transportation Employee wages for the 2008-2009 school year.

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

ADDENDUM

I. APPOINTMENTS

The Board approved the following Appointments:

Professional

Ramie Allison PT Physical Education, NAI Temp Prof

Effective 8/25/08 Step 9

Col. I

$28,822

Wayne Bugel Earth & Space Science, NASH Temp Prof

Effective 8/25/08 Step 1

Col. E

$42,453

Rebecca Lamanna Reading, MES Prof Contract

Effective 8/25/08 Step 12

(replaces M. Kaiser) Col. F

$56,182

Dana Nagle PSSA Math Coach, NASH/NAI Temp Prof

Effective 8/25/08 Step 2

Col. A

$42,140

Joseph Prince Librarian, IMS Sub Form

Effective 8/25/08 for the Step 1

2008/2009 School Year Only Col.E Sub-Rate

(for M. Foster) $29,717

Carissa Schott Math, NASH/NAI Prof Contract

Effective 8/25/08 Step 5

(replaces R. Lutz) Col. E

$49,939

Renee Trice Math, NAI Temp Prof

Effective 8/25/08 Step 2

Col. D

$42,771

Heather Winters Physical Education, NASH Prof Contract

Effective 8/25/08 Step 9

Col. D

$52,512

Classified

TYPE OF START

NAME WORK SALARY DATE

Shawn Davis Summer Help, Maintenance $ 8.50/hr. 6/23/08

II. WAGE STATUS CHANGE

The Board approved the following adjustment to previously approved master paraprofessional employee wages noted on pages 22-26 of the June 25, 2008 Board Agenda Book:

From To

Kimberly Graner 748 Hours/Year 1309 Hours/Year

III. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT

The Board approved the following Supplemental Contract:

Pool Personnel

*Heather Hughes Lifeguard $7.15/hr.

* Not a District Employee

PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT

I. RENT SCHEDULE

The Board approved the following rent schedule for the 2008-09 year.

RENT SCHEDULE

July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009

CLASSROOMS............................................................ $ 45.00/HR

SPECIALITY ROOMS/AREAS:

CAFETERIA, LIBRARY, PRACTICE ROOM S, ART, HOME EC.

INDUSTRIAL ARTS, BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY.. $ 66.00/HR

AUDITORIUMS:

PERFORMANCES

NASH.................................................. $204.00/HR

MARSHALL MIDDLE....................... $ 86.00/HR

NAI...................................................... $ 71.00/HR

CARSON MIDDLE............................. $ 86.00/HR

INGOMAR MIDDLE.......................... $ 63.00/HR

REHEARSALS

DEDUCT 10% FROM THE ABOVE PERFORMANCE CHARGE

NASH STAGE LIGHTS

AND/OR SOUND SYSTEM.............. $277.00/PER EVENT

STAGE MANAGER........................... $24.00/HR

STAGE CREW................................... $8.00/HR

GYMNASIUMS:

NASH. ...ENTIRE AREA-(3 GYMS)... $318.00/HR

INDIVIDUAL GYM AREAS.. $107.00/HR

MARSHALL MIDDLE....................... $86.00/HR

NAI.- LARGE GYMS........................ $86.00/HR

SMALL GYM......................... $66.00/HR

CARSON MIDDLE............................ $71.00/HR

INGOMAR MIDDLE.......................... $71.00/HR

MCKNIGHT....................................... $71.00/HR

FRANKLIN........................................ $66.00/HR

MARSHALL ELEMENTARY............ $66.00/HR

ALL PURPOSE ROOMS: ONE HALF WHOLE

B'WOODS................ $45.00/HR $65.00/HR

HOSACK.................. $45.00/HR $65.00/HR

INGOMAR................ $45.00/HR $65.00/HR

PEEBLES................... $45.00/HR $65.00/HR

MARSHALL.............. $45.00/HR $65.00/HR

BREAKDOWN/SET UP FOR FULL ALL PURPOSE RM/CAFE USE

OR TO MOVE CAFETERIA TABLES OUT OF SPACE..... $48.00/PER USE

CUSTODIAN............................................................. $35.00/HR

BUS RELOCATION MARSHALL CAMPUS.......... $250.00/ PER EVENT

OTHER:

MEDIA TECHNICIAN..................... $24.00/HR

POOL:

POOL................................................... $98.00/HR

SUPERVISOR..................................... $20.16/HR

GUARDS............................................. $7.70/HR

COMMUNITY SWIM PROGRAM (N. A. RESIDENTS)

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP.................... $100.00/YR

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP............ $75.00/YR

BAIERL CENTER:

MEETING/ACTIVITY ROOMS

INDOOR ACTIVITY ROOM........................................................... $141.00/HR

MEETING ROOM............................................................................. $ 84.00/HR

CONFERENCE ROOM.................................................................... $ 58.00/HR

LEADERSHIP ROOM...................................................................... $ 58.00/HR

COMBINATION MEETING/CONFERENCE ROOMS................ $112.00/HR

COMBINATION MTG/CONFERENCE/LEADERSHIP RMS..... $141.00/HR

WEIGHT ROOM............................................................................... $141.00/HR

INDOOR TRACK

NORTH ALLEGHENY RESIDENTS.............................................. No Charge

ALL OTHERS.................................................................................... $84.00/HR

FITNESS CENTER

                        INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP........................................................   $175.00/YR
            FAMILY MEMBERSHIP (IMMEDIATE FAMILY).....................     $275.00/YR
            N A EMPLOYEES INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP.....................       $ 75.00/YR

RESIDENT STUDENT COLLEGE SUMMER MEMBERSHIP... $50.00

NASD STUDENTS........................................................................... No Charge
RESIDENT SENIOR CITIZENS

(62 YRS & OLDERW/GOLD CARD)................................ No Charge

WELLNESS MEMBERSHIP

(Includes swimming pool membership & Baierl Center)

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP......................................................... $210.00/YR

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP................................................................. $335.00/YR

FEE WAIVER

Approved groups who satisfy the requirements for a fee waiver, as outlined in

Administrative Procedures #7110, will be eligible for a fee waiver as follows:

26%-74% North Allegheny students and/or residents 50% Reduction of Rental Fees

75%-100% North Allegheny students and or residents 100% Reduction of Rental Fees

II. RENT WAIVERS

The Board approved waiver of rental fees for the 2008-09 school year for the following associations which utilize North Allegheny School District Facilities pursuant to Board Policy #7100, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES #7110

All of the following groups currently have been granted full fee waiver status and will be

grandfathered up to and including June 30, 2009. If at any time groups grandfathered under this agreement conduct for-profit activities or in some way financially benefit from activities held within the District's facilities, the District has the right to revoke the group's grandfathered status and to recover expenses and rental fees for all times while the District's facilities were in use. The District reserves the right to review the group's financial records for the activities held, to ensure compliance with this requirement.

ALLEGHENY BRASS BAND

ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

ALLEGHENY NORTH SWIM CLUB

AMERICAN ATHLETIC UNION (AAU)

BRAD-MAR-PINE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF ELECTIONS

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY - C MITES PROGRAMS

INGOMAR/FRANKLIN PARK ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

LIFETIME ACTIVITIES

LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES

LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS

MCCANDLESS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

MCCANDLESS TOWNSHIP RECREATION ASSOCIATION (Summer Recreation Program)

NA BOOSTER GROUPS

NA CREW CLUB

NA ELEMENTARY WRESTLING CLUB

NAFT- N A SCHOOL TEACHERS/PARA PROFESSIONAL UNION

NORTH ALLEGHENY FOUNDATION

NA ICE HOCKEY CLUB

NA LACROSSE CLUB

NA PAGE

NABA - NORTH ALLEGHENY BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NASBD - N A SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS UNION

NA SOCCER CLUB

NA 30 BASKETBALL CLUB

NORTH HILLS HANDBELL ASSOCIATION

NORTH HILLS JAYCEES

NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

NORTH PITTSBURGH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

NORTH STAR KIDS

PFA AND PTA SPONSORED ACTIVITIES - (Except when students are charged for the activity.)

PFA/PTA GROUPS

PITTSBURGH CHESS CLUB

ALL SCOUT GROUPS

SPECIAL ED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP

SPECIAL OLYMPICS/NORTH STAR SPECIALS

ST. ALEXIS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

TIGER PRIDE FOOTBALL CLUB

U S DRUG AND ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

YMCA

The following group currently has been granted a basic user fee status which will be in effect

up to and including June 30, 2009.

CAMP HIGH HOPES $1,000.00 BASIC USER FEE

YMCA SUMMER CAMP $9,900.00 BASIC USER FEE

All of the following groups currently have been granted full fee waiver status which will be in

effect up to and including the date noted. If at any time groups under this agreement conduct

for-profit activities or in some way financially benefit from activities held within the District's

facilities, the District has the right to revoke the group's fee waiver status and to recover

expenses and rental fees for all times while the District's facilities were in use. The District

reserves the right to review the group's financial records for the activities held, to ensure

compliance with this requirement.

GROUP EFFECTIVE DATE

TUESDAY NITE VOLLEYBALL August 31, 2009

ALLEGHENY NORTH VOLLEYBALL CLUB April 30, 2010

ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH June 30, 2010

ALLEGHENY TIGERS BASEBALL CLUB October 31, 2010

PRIME TIME WOMEN'S BASKETBALL April 30, 2012

FAMILY CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS

OF AMERICA (FCCLA) Northern Allegheny Chapter May 31, 2012

The following group currently has been granted a 50% fee waiver reduction status which will

be in effect up to and including the date noted. If at any time groups under this agreement

conduct for-profit activities or in some way financially benefit from activities held within the

District's facilities, the District has the right to revoke the group's fee waiver status and to

recover expenses and rental fees for all times while the District's facilities were in use. The

District reserves the right to review the group's financial records for the activities held, to ensure

compliance with this requirement.

GROUP EFFECTIVE DATE

NORTH UNITED SOCCER October 31, 2009

III. RECURRING RENTERS

The Board approved recurring renters the right of first refusal for the rental listed below.

North Allegheny Intermediate High School

1. Group: NA 30

a. Event: Basketball league

b. Location: NAI gymnasium

c. Time(s): Wednesday and Sunday

September thru June

8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

2. Group: Allegheny Brass Band

a. Event: Concerts/Rehearsals

b. Location: Room 4

c. Time(s): Wednesdays 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Carson Middle School

1. Group: River City Brass Band

a. Event: Performances

b. Location: CMS Auditorium

c. Time(s): One Friday per month during the school

year from 6:30 pm – 10:30 p.m.

2. Group: Bruckman School of Dance

a. Event: Dance Performance

b. Location: CMS Auditorium

c. Time(s): Tuesday thru Saturday the week after

commencement

10:00 am-10:00 pm

Ingomar Middle School

1. Group:

a. Event: Center Stage Dance Academy

b. Location: Auditorium

c. Time(s): Friday and Saturday the second week of June

2:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Marshall Middle School

1. Group: Michele's Dance Studio

a. Event: Recital and rehearsals

b. Location: MMS auditorium

c. Time(s): Monday thru Saturday

Third week of June

6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

2. Group: Melissa Nemetz Dance School

a. Event: Performance and rehearsals

b. Location: MMS auditorium

c. Time(s): Third Saturday and Sunday in May

10:00 am - 6:30 pm

3. Group: Tammy Clune Dance Studio

a. Event: Rehearsals and performances

b. Location: MMS auditorium

c. Time(s): Sunday- Saturday

Second week in June

4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

4. Group: Carnegie Mellon C-Mites Program

a. Event: Summer enrichment classes

b. Location: Rooms 26-27

c. Time(s): Monday - Friday

9:00 am - Noon

Second & Third Weeks of July

5. Group: Center for Young Musicians

a. Event: Recitals

b. Location: Auditorium

c. Time(s): Saturday

Noon - 4:30 pm

First Saturday in November;

Third Saturday in May; and

Last Saturday in June

6. Group: Dance With Me by Devyn

a. Event: Recital

b. Location: Auditorium

c. Time(s): First Saturday/Sunday in June

4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

7. Group: Ingomar Franklin Park A.A. Challengers

a. Event: Games

b. Location: Gym

c. Time(s): Sundays January to Mid-March

8. Group: Children's International Theater

a. Event: Performance

b. Location: Auditorium

c. Time(s): First week of March

3:00 pm to 9:30 pm

9. Group: The Dancin Place

a. Event: Performance

b. Location: Auditorium

c. Time(s): Last Friday and Saturday in May

Noon - 11:00 pm

Bradford Woods Elementary

1. Group: St. Alexis Athletic Association

a. Event: Basketball Program

b. Location: All-Purpose Room

c. Time(s): Mid October through End of March

Mondays - Fridays 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Ingomar Elementary

1. Group:

a. Event: Jerry Concannon Soccer Clinic

b. Location: AP Room

c. Time(s): November-March

Every Monday - Friday

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

McKnight Elementary

1. Group: Special Olympics

a. Event: Sports Training

b. Location: Gym

c. Time(s): Tuesdays

September - June

6:30 pm -8:30 pm

2. Group: North Star Kids

a. Event: Practices

b. Location: Cafeteria Stage & Music Room B

c. Time(s): Every Thursday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

September - June

3. Group: Tuesday Night Volleyball

a. Event: Recreational League

b. Location: Gym

c. Time(s): Every Tuesday 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm

September - June

Marshall Elementary

1. Group: North Hills YMCA Kindersoccer/Basketball

a. Event: Soccer/Basketball

b. Location: Gym

c. Time(s): Every Saturday, September-April, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

2. Group: AAU Basketball

a. Event: Practices/Games

b. Location: Gym

c. Time(s): Monday - Thursday 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

November - February

For Information Only

If a conflict between a school function and one of the above events were to occur, the above rental rights could be withdrawn by Board action. If a receiving renter were to refuse the above assigned facilities and times, these would be made available to the above listed renters on the basis of longest term recurring rental. It is expected that the above list will be revised and submitted for Board approval annually.

IV. TELEPHONE SERVICE CONTRACT – NORTHERN PORTION OF DISTRICT

The Board approved a three-year contract with Consolidated Communications for telephone service in the northern portion of the District. This agreement will be effective beginning July 1, 2008 upon execution of a contract acceptable to the Solicitor. The monthly cost for this service is $1,953.60.

For Information:

The three-year contract will provide a savings for services that the District already receives. The District will save approximately $15,000 over the life of the contract.

V. TELEPHONE SERVICE CONTRACT – SOUTHERN PORTION OF DISTRICT

The Board approved a three-year contract with One Communications for telephone service in the southern portion of the District. This agreement will be effective beginning July 1, 2008 upon execution of a contract acceptable to the Solicitor. The monthly cost for this service is $2,376.46.

For Information:

The three-year contract will provide a savings for services that the District already receives. The District will save approximately $17,500 over the life of the contract.

VI. DISPOSAL OF VAN

The Board approved the recommendation to declare a 1984 Chevy step van as unnecessary and unused for the purpose of disposing said van.

VII. FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT

The Board approved the Food Service Management proposal submitted by Metz and Associates, Ltd. dated April 1, 2008 for the management of the District’s food service operations for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2013, contingent upon execution of a contract acceptable to the Solicitor and the Pennsylvania Department of Education Nutrition Division. The contract will be for one year with four renewal options of one year each. The total financial package for the first year is $190,000 which includes a minimum guaranteed return of $40,000.

The Metz and Associates food service budget will be attached to the Official Minutes.

VIII. SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES

The Board approved the following lunch prices for the 2008-2009 school year:

Lunch Price Increase

Elementary $1.85 $0.15

Middle Schools $2.15 $0.25

NASH/NAI $2.15 $0.15

IX. STAGE EXTENSION BID

The Board approved that the bid for a stage extension be awarded to StageRight Corporation at a cost of $23,848.00. This price represents the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

X. BID AWARD - REPLACEMENT OF THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AT BRADFORD WOODS ELEMENTARY, MARSHALL ELEMENTARY AND MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOLS

The Board approved the acceptance of the base bid and alternates 1, 2 and 3 from Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. for $126,300.00 as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for the Replacement Energy Management and Control Systems at Bradford Woods Elementary, Marshall Elementary and Marshall Middle Schools.

For Information

This project will include the removal and replacement of the Energy Management and Control Systems that were installed at these buildings when they were renovated/constructed in 1992/93. This project was included in the 2008/09 Capital Funding.

XI. BID AWARD – NAI LOCKER REPLACEMENT- PHASE I

The Board approved that the bid for the first phase of the Replacement of the Lockers at N.A.I. be awarded to Delaney & Associates for $ 81,112.71 with a unit price of $172.00 to add or delete a locker as the lowest responsible bidder for this work.

For Information

This project includes the removal and replacement of approximately 470 lockers in the Front Hall and C, D, E and F Ramps at NAI. This project was included in the 2008/09 Capital Funding Plan.

XII. MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL TENNIS COURT REPLACEMENT CONSULTANT

The Board approved acceptance of the proposal from Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects, for a cost of $ 7,125 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary construction oversight services for the replacement of the two tennis courts that were constructed at this school in 1992/93.

For Information

The condition of the surface of these tennis courts has continued to deteriorate and at this time they are in need of replacement. Any additional services required shall be done in accordance with the hourly rates provided with their proposal.

XIII. BID AWARDS – GENERAL

The Board approved awarding the following bids in the amounts indicated, representing the lowest responsible bidders meeting all specifications.

Background Information

These bids were received on February 6, 2008 and have been carefully analyzed and reviewed and are now ready for formal awarding by the Board. They have also been compared to the preliminary budget allocations for 2008-2009 and found to be in accordance with the budgeted funds.

CERAMICS BID

Koch Ceramics $5,686.50

Kurtz Bros. $214.76

M & M Ceramics $2,372.00

Placid Ceramics $756.22

Sax Arts & Crafts $2,272.96

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Total Bid Amount: $11,302.44

JEWELRY BID

Gaber & Company $602.90

T B Hagstoz & Son $1,311.64

Metco $419.03

Sax Arts & Crafts $274.80

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Total Bid Amount: $2,608.37

DUPLICATING PAPER

Ricoh Corporation $131,851.09

Royal Office Products $8,627.91

Xpedx $536.25

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Total Bid Amount: $141,015.25

ATHLETIC SUPPLIES BID

Century Sports Inc. $19,521.93

Demans $946.10

Gilman Gear $440.00

Beaver Distributing $4,053.25

Sportsmans $987.30

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Total Bid Amount: $25,948.58

PHOTOGRAPHY BID

B&H Photo $620.80

Bernie’s Photo Center $2,882.58

Freestyle Photographic Supplies $10.22

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Total Bid Amount: $3,513.60

GENERAL SUPPLIES BID

Hammond & Stephens Co $427.40

Kurtz Bros. $11,251.55

Metco $59.35

National Art & School Supply $9,486.73

Pyramid School Products $16,159.08

School Specialty $9,307.70

Standard Stationery Supply $2,111.87

Triarco Arts & Crafts $107.45

Vandyk Business Systems $175.50

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Total Bid Amount: $49,086.63

PHYS ED SUPPLIES BID

Bill Fritz Sports Corporation $119.70

Century Sports $483.73

Sport Supply Group $3,653.86

Pyramid School Products $278.50

Beaver Distributing $232.25

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Total Bid Amount: $4,768.04

TECH ED – GRADE 6

Bogert & Hopper $412.00

Casper Ball $2,510.00

Lowe’s $40.33

Metco $515.21

Paxton Patterson $22.85

Satco Supply $171.78

School Specialty $10.49

Vandyk Business Systems $324.00

W Elizabeth Lumber Company $40.00

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Total Bid Amount: $4,046.66

TECH ED – GRADE 7

Casper Ball $3,440.00

Lowe’s $29.97

Metco $354.80

O’Shea $908.00

Satco Supply $228.06

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Total Bid Amount: $4,960.83

TECH ED – GRADE 8

Bogert & Hopper Inc. $1,133.00

Casper Ball $5,372.50

Forest County Wood Products $24.00

Lowe’s $69.39

Metco $869.86

Paxton Patterson $232.88

Satco Supply $411.66

School Specialty $10.49

Vandyk Business Systems $37.64

W Elizabeth Lumber Company $362.48

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Total Bid Amount: $8,523.90

SECONDARY VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Lowe’s $6.48

Metco $50.94

Satco Supply $109.41

School Specialty $20.98

Vandyk Business Systems $7.60

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Total Bid Amount: $195.41

SECONDARY POWER TECHNOLOGY

Metco $29.30

Paxton Patterson $9.64

Satco Supply $62.50

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Total Bid Amount: $101.44

SECONDARY TECH ED LAB MATERIALS

Casper Ball $2,330.00

Forest County Wood Products $164.20

Lowe’s $72.16

Metco $473.66

O’Shea $150.00

Satco Supply $94.30

School Specialty $81.56

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Total Bid Amount: $3,365.88

TECH ED – OTHER

Forest County Wood Products $6.00

Metco $88.22

Paxton Patterson $17.63

Satco Supply $82.53

Vandyk Business Systems $18.27

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Total Bid Amount: $212.65

XIV. CARSON MIDDLE SCHOOL / CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION SECURITY CAMERA CONSULTANT

The Board approved the acceptance of the proposal from Tower Engineering for a cost of $ 5,100 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary construction oversight services for the installation of exterior security cameras at this site

For Information

This project was included in the 2008/09 Capital Funding Plan. Any additional services required shall be done in accordance with the hourly rates provided with their proposal.

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT

The following item was for information only.

I. SCHOOL COUNSELING PRACTICUM REQUEST

The following student has requested a School Counseling Practicum in the North Allegheny School District within the School Counseling Department from August 25, 2008 through December 11, 2008.

Practicum Student Dates Supervising Counselor

Jennifer Dietz 08/25/08 – 12/11/08 Peter Martorelli

Indiana University of PA NASH Guidance Department

STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT

ADDENDUM

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. NASH NEWS – as reported by Andy Hamm

Student Council Staff Appreciation Committee

The Staff Appreciation Dodgeball Tournament!

· Took place on May 27, 2008

· Consisted of teams made of students and one staff member

· Raised $830 for the Autism Foundation

PASC District #3 Conference

NASH will be hosting the 2009 District #3 Student Council Conference

· It will be held on February 16, 2009

· Our theme is “Join the Crew! Set Sail for a High Seas Adventure on Leadership!”

· We had a steering committee meeting on June 18, 2008

o Discussed possible speakers

o Set goals and action plans for those goals for each committee

o Budgets for each of the ten committees will be due in September

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS

The Board approved the following professional seminar requests:

Name

Conference

Date

Amount

David Woten

National State Teacher Of The Year Summer Meeting

Sponsor: National State Teacher Of The Year Pennsylvania Chapter

Harrisburg, PA

6/24/2008

$ 305.48

David Woten

2008 National Forum On Education Policy

Sponsor: Education Commission Of The States

Austin, TX

6/30-7/2/2008

$ 141.53

Guinevere Maximo

2008 Leadership Summer Academy

Sponsor: PaTTAN/PDE

Bedford, PA

6/30-7/3/2008

$ 892.96*

Matt Hreha

Anne Rogers

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor Certification

Sponsor: Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc.

Moon Township, PA

7/22-7/25/2008

$1,334.00*

$ 560.00*

Debra Wygant

American Speech Language And Hearing Association Schools 2008

Sponsor: ASHA

Orlando, FL

7/25-7/27/2008

$ 385.00*

David Woten

International Space Camp

Sponsor: U.S. Space And Rocket Center

Huntsville, AL

7/25-8/1/2008

$ 168.53

Judy Daw

David Forsyth

Annette Henzler

Joyce Hlawati

Holly Keefer

Jennifer Luce

Lisa McPherson

Miriam Petrini

Rochele Tatum

Christine Vertullo

K-3 Reading Apprenticeship Model

Sponsor: Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Homestead, PA

8/4-11/08, 8/11-15/08, 9/22-26/08, 10/23/08, 11/7/08, 3/6/09, 4/6/09, 5/6-8/09

$6,670.00**

* Access Funds

**Accountability Block Grant

II. MIDDLE SCHOOL BOUNDARY

The Board approved an adjustment in the middle school attendance zone boundaries for Carson Middle School and Marshall Middle School as defined in the public meeting of April 14, 2008. The adjustment of the attendance boundaries will be effective at the start of the 2009-10 school year.

The Board also recommended that the current sixth, seventh, and eighth graders attending Marshall Middle School prior to the 2009-10 school year remain at Marshall Middle School. The District will provide transportation for these children.

III. 2008/2009 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES

The Board approved adoption of the following calendar of regularly-scheduled Wednesday meetings, commencing at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are scheduled to take place in the Board Room of the Central Administrative Offices. Upon approval, all dates will be advertised in the local newspapers:

2008

· August 20 – Special Meeting/Work Session

· August 27 – Regular Meeting

· September 17 – Work Session

· September 24 – Regular Meeting

· October 22 – Work Session

· October 29 – Regular Meeting

· November 12 – Work Session

· November 19 – Regular Meeting

· December 3 – Reorganization Meeting/Work Session

· December 10 – Regular Meeting

2009

· January 21 – Work Session

· January 28 – Regular Meeting

· February 18 – Work Session

· February 25 – Regular Meeting

· March 18 – Work Session

· March 25 – Regular Meeting

· April 22 – Work Session

· April 29 – Regular Meeting

· May 20 – Special Meeting/Work Session

· May 27 – Regular Meeting

· June 17 – Special Meeting/Work Session

· June 24 – Regular Meeting

· July 15 – Combined Work Session/Regular Meeting

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. GOOD NEWS AROUND NA

ì Ms. Kristen Silbaugh, Assistant Principal for Ingomar Middle School, has been selected as a Regional Board Member for the Pennsylvania Middle School Association (PMSA). This is a significant position for Ms. Silbaugh that will afford her the opportunity to meet with other PMSA Board Members to share best practices for middle level students. The PMSA is one of 58 affiliate organizations to the National Middle School Association (NMSA), which was created in 1973 to serve as a voice for those who are committed to the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents.

ì National School Public Relations Association Awards Program

Joy Ed’s Department has received three awards in the NSPRA 2008 Publications and Electronic Media Contest as follows:

· Award of Merit for the 2007-2008 Activities Calendar

· Award of Honorable Mention for the Focusing on the Facts (Act 1 brochure)

· Award of Honorable Mention for the Strategic Plan Poster

We congratulate her and her staff for these national accolades.

REPORTS BY THE BOARD

A.W. Beattie Career Center – Mr. Schwartzmier reported that the underwriter for the construction bonds was selected through an online auction at the last meeting. A second interview was conducted with a company being considered as the construction management firm for the renovation project.

North Allegheny Foundation – Mr. Cunningham reported that the annual Golf Outing held recently was a wonderful success, raising more than $23,000 to support grants and activities for next year. He emphasized that the Foundation members did a marvelous job of organizing and promoting this event and encouraged the Board and community to begin thinking now about additional ways to support next year’s efforts. The Foundation’s next meeting will be held in the fall.

NA Hall of Fame – Mr. Schwartzmier reported that the votes have been tallied for the fall roster of honorees, but he has not received any further information. The banquet is October 2.

Summer Recreation Program – Mr. Pagone reported that the program is underway until July 3. A fire truck will be visiting the program next week.

Legislative Report – Mr. Cunningham reported that three pending items of state legislation are of interest. The state budget is not yet passed and may not make the June 30 deadline. The education allotment is reported to reflect an increase, but may be distributed based upon a formula that is biased toward large, low-income, low-performing school districts. However, all districts are guaranteed at least an approximate 1.5% increase. The second item is graduation competency assessments (GCA’s). The standing proposal is that beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, graduation requirements would include a new series of standardized exams. The cost of these additional requirements would be assumed by the districts. The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for state employees is also in deliberation. The range under consideration is 2% to 25% for various categories of employees. These costs would also be a burden to school districts. It is not predicted that these last two legislative items will be resolved by June 30.

Mrs. Bishop added that the PSBA/PASA has recently invited Dr. Green, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Grosheider, Mrs. Ludwig and Mrs. Boujoukos to give their Governance Mosaic presentation at the Hershey conference in the fall.

SPEAKERS

No speakers came forward to address the Board.

Mrs. Bishop also announced that Mr. Hubert will be traveling to the Peoples Republic of China in July with a Girls Volleyball Team consisting of players that represent the North Allegheny School District, as well as the Pine-Richland School District. He will be acting as the head of the delegation.

ADJOURNMENT

Mrs. Bishop adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.

The next meeting of the NA Board of School Directors

is scheduled for July 16, 2008,

and will be held in the Board Room at CAO.

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Display copies of Board Books are available at each building and department office. Copies of the complete Board Report folder are available through the Board secretary’s office, as well as copies of the various reports presented.

For information about the Board meeting schedule, please refer to the NA website www.northallegheny.org.

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This update is provided by the Director of Communications and Public Relations

immediately following the actual meeting.

For a copy of the Official Minutes of the meeting,

please contact the North Allegheny School Board Secretary, Rose Mary Ryan,

at 412/369-5437 or rryan@northallegheny.org.