February 22, 2012 - North Allegheny School District
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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT 200 Hillvue Lane Pittsburgh, PA 15237 FEBRUARY 22, 2012 REGULAR MEETING Visit our web site at www.northallegheny.org and click on School Board for School Board updates.
Transcript of February 22, 2012 - North Allegheny School District
NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT
200 Hillvue Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
REGULAR MEETING
Visit our web site at www.northallegheny.org and click on
School Board for School Board updates.
NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY 8, 2012 –WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM
7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION
Mid-Year Human Resource Update (written)
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
Happy Valentine’s Day!
FEBRUARY 22, 2012 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM
7:00 p.m. - DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
- REGULAR MEETING
Signing of Collective Bargaining Agreement
North Allegheny Cyber Academy Presentation
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
March 20, 2012
MARCH 21, 2012 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM
7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION
Diversity Report (written)
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
MARCH 28, 2012 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM
7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING
No Reports Scheduled
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
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There is 1 item For Information Only.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. STUDENT TEACHING REQUESTS – ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
The following students have requested a student teaching assignment in the North Allegheny
School District during the 2012/2013 school year.
STUDENT TEACHER DATES SUPERVISING TEACHER
Kristen Lang
The Pennsylvania State
University
8/20/12 to 12/7/12 Diane Fisher – IES
Kindergarten
Meredith Vicente
The Pennsylvania State
University
8/20/12 to 12/7/12 Kathleen Day – IES
Grade 3
CURRICULUM REPORT
February 22, 2012
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There are 4 items for Board Action and 5 items For Information Only.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS
The Administration recommends approval of the following Accounts Payable lists:
A. Supplemental Accounts Payable list dated January 2012, in the amount of $6,174,144.87.
B. Accounts Payable list dated February 2012, in the amount of $120,934.31.
C. Supplemental Capital Reserve Fund Accounts Payable list dated January 2012, in the
amount of $0.00.
D. Supplemental Technology Fund Accounts Payable list dated January 2012, in the amount of
$5,073.07.
E. Supplemental 2000 NASH/Newman Stadium Construction Fund Accounts Payable list
dated January 2012, in the amount of $0.00.
F. Supplemental CMS/IMS Construction Fund Accounts Payable list dated January 2012,
in the amount of $8,091.30.
G. Supplemental Cafeteria Fund Accounts Payable list dated January 2012, in the amount of
$488,613.07.
II. COLLATERAL SECURITY REPORTS - DEPOSITORIES
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the collateral securities reports submitted by
PNC Bank and Citizens Bank for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.
III. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS EXPENDITURES
The Administration recommends the Board's acknowledgement of the Student Activities
expenditure listings for the months of October through December 2011.
FINANCE REPORT
February 22, 2012
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED – (Continued)
IV. BUDGETARY TRANSFERS
The Administration recommends the approval of the following budgetary transfers within the
framework of the 2011-2012 budget, in accordance with the provision of Section 687 of the School
Laws of Pennsylvania:
FROM TO AMOUNT
2300-500 Other Purchased Services
Support Services – Administration
1100-600 Supplies
Regular Programs – Elem/Sec
$ 353
2300-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs
Support Services – Administration
3200-700 Property
Student Activities
$ 800
2100-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs
Support Svcs – Pupil Personnel
2800-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs
Support Services - Central
$ 1,350
2100-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs
Support Svcs – Pupil Personnel
2800-500 Other Purchased Services
Support Services - Central
$ 650
TOTAL TRANSFERS FOR THE MONTH 3,153 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET 0.0026%
TOTAL TRANSFERS YEAR TO DATE 107,950 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET 0.0898%
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS
The Administration reports the following Student Activities expenditures for December 2011:
A. Carson Middle $ 20,081.78
B. Ingomar Middle 6,674.32
C. Marshall Middle 19,550.60
D. NA Intermediate 62,996.69
E. NA Senior High 81,883.90
F. NA Athletic 29,522.95
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)
II. RECAPITULATION REPORT
Balance as of January 31, 2012 40,953,518
February Payroll Estimate 5,750,000
Group Insurance Estimate 1,250,000
Utilities & Advance Payments 800,000
Accounts Payable Estimate 900,000
Social Security & Retirement Estimate 938,000
Total 9,638,000
31,315,518
* This amount will be met by local revenues.
III. EXPENDITURE/REVENUE 2011-12 FORECAST
7 MO
2011-12 2011-12 ACTUALS +
BUDGET 7 MO FORECAST
REVENUE TOTAL ACTUAL TOTAL VARIANCE
LOCAL REVENUE 96,135,414 88,973,375 97,442,253 1,306,839 (1)
STATE REVENUE 22,138,901 11,029,408 23,235,913 1,097,012 (2)
FEDERAL REVENUE 1,884,938 169,375 2,021,083 136,145 (3)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES - - - -
TOTAL REVENUE 120,159,253 100,172,158 122,699,249 2,539,996
EXPENDITURE
1000 SALARIES 67,103,121 32,306,124 67,010,573 92,548
2000 BENEFITS 24,553,000 13,664,128 25,322,947 (769,947) (4)
3000 PROF SRVCS 2,716,511 1,429,265 2,984,251 (267,740)
4000 PURCH PROP SRVCS 3,649,907 2,347,069 3,874,824 (224,917) (5)
5000 OTHER PURCH SRVCS 5,392,070 2,266,210 5,294,370 97,700
6000 SUPPLIES 4,435,400 2,511,816 4,172,772 262,628
7000 REPLACEMENT EQUIP 266,014 216,430 373,409 (107,395)
8000 OTHER OBJECTS 6,056,829 3,204,384 6,095,081 (38,252)
9000 OTHER FINANCING 5,986,401 5,186,403 5,996,001 (9,600)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 120,159,253 63,131,829 121,124,228 (964,975)
FUND BALANCE INFORMATION WILL APPEAR AFTER ALL AUDIT ADJUSTMENTS FOR 2010-11 FISCAL
YEAR HAVE BEEN COMPLETED IN DECEMBER.
(1) Current forecast indicates a positive variance for current real estate. Collection of additional Delinquent
Real Estate due to a bankrupcy filing settlement.
(2) Positive State variance includes additional funds received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(3) Includes funds received for Early Retiree Reinsurance Program.
(4) Current forecast indicates a negative variance for medical insurance, social security and retirement.
(5) Includes payments for fuel tanks and tennis courts.
Designated Undesignated
FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 6,741,046 4,852,835
LESS FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION TO BUDGET -
ESTIMATED 2011-12 REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES (19,752) 1,594,773
PROJECTED FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2012 6,721,294 6,447,608
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)
IV. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RELATED INTEREST INCOME
AS OF JANUARY 31, 2012
12/31/2011 1/31/2012
ENDING
BALANCE
NET
CHANGE
ENDING
BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
PNC BANK * 43,760,288.17$ (2,806,770.23)$ 40,953,517.94$
PSDLAF * 6,587.66 0.05 6,587.71
PLGIT * 859,204.39 - 859,204.39
WEST VIEW SAVINGS * 51,792.86 9.04 51,801.90
FEDERATED INVESTORS 113,597.97 0.93 113,598.90
TOTAL 44,791,471.05$ (2,806,760.21)$ 41,984,710.84$
* Includes term investments - may involve penalty for early withdrawal.
NOTE: Investments do not include accrued interest.
CAFETERIA FUND
FIRST NATIONAL BANK 620,208.46$ (208,822.83)$ 411,385.63$
PSDLAF 16,327.98 0.28 16,328.26
TOTAL 636,536.44$ (208,822.55)$ 427,713.89$
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
PNC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 820.83$ -$ 820.83$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED -$
REMAINING BALANCE 820.83$
TECHNOLOGY FUND
PLGIT 407,769.40$ (5,067.38)$ 402,702.02$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (202,126.18)$
REMAINING BALANCE 200,575.84$
NASH/NEWMAN STADIUM CONSTRUCTION
PNC 300 NASH CONSTRUCTION FUND 105,438.36$ 9.10$ 105,447.46$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (74,024.56)$
REMAINING BALANCE 31,422.90$
CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND
PNC CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND 155,668.76$ (8,077.86)$ 147,590.90$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (115,431.68)$
REMAINING BALANCE 32,159.22$
SWAPTION FUND
PNC SWAPTION FUND 6,519,075.25$ (7,243.54)$ 6,511,831.71$
NEWMAN STADIUM
PSDLAF 88,836.67$ 1.49$ 88,838.16$
GRAND TOTAL 52,705,616.76$ (3,035,960.95)$ 49,669,655.81$
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V. SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011
BANK ACCOUNTS - STATUS CMS IMS MMS NAI NASH NASH
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETIC
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
CASH BALANCE - 11/30/2011 $50,504.42 $73,596.90 $77,278.33 $176,383.55 $371,233.99 $73,854.50
DEPOSITS - DECEMBER 2011 5.25 13,233.21 10,482.47 26,608.90 33,659.28 45,266.81
SUBTOTAL 50,509.67 86,830.11 87,760.80 202,992.45 404,893.27 119,121.31
EXPENDITURES - DECEMBER 2011 20,081.78 6,674.32 19,550.60 62,996.69 81,883.90 29,522.95
CASH BALANCE -12/31/2011 $30,427.89 $80,155.79 $68,210.20 $139,995.76 $323,009.37 $89,598.36
PLUS $ IN:
PLGIT MM $472.25 $970.79 $4,700.33 $4,248.71 $88,063.71 $2,543.34
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There are 7 items for Board Action and an Addendum with 7 items for Board
Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. RESIGNATION(S)
The Administration recommends approval of the following Resignation(s):
Patricia Barber Psychologist, CAO Retirement
Effective 4/10/12
23 Years @ NA
Emily Bopp Family & Consumer Science, CMS Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
24 Years @ NA
Lynn Bunting Kindergarten, HES Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
37 Years @ NA
Cecilia Clemente Hearing Impaired, PES Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
20 Years @ NA
George Danko Grade 5, MCK Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
24 Years @ NA
Donna Delie Grade 2, FES Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
23 Years @ NA
Jean DiMartino Career Development, NASH Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
8 Years @ NA
Donna Donnelly Grade 3, MCK Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
23 Years @ NA
Jeanne Donovic Grade 4, PES Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
20 Years @ NA
HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT
February 22, 2012
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Jeanne Giampetro Chemistry, NASH Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
23 Years @ NA
Connie Giannuzzi Grade 3, IES Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
26 Years @ NA
Laura Haberman Grade 3, FES Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
25 Years @ NA
Judith Hill Social Studies, NAI Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
23 Years @ NA
Diane Hinds Grade 6, IMS Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
20 Years @ NA
Linda Kamzelski Science, IMS Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
25 Years @ NA
Cindy Kimmons Reading Specialist, IMS Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
25 Years @ NA
Alan Klug Science, CMS Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
35 Years @ NA
Darlene Krey Nurse, MMS & FES Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
23 Years @ NA
Nancy Lishack Business, NAI Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
33 Years @ NA
Mary McMahon Librarian, MES Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
17 Years @ NA
Joyce McMillen Social Studies, IMS Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
22 Years @ NA
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Michael Medlin Assistant Principal, NAI Retirement
Effective 3/29/12
22 Years @ NA
Penney Miller Music, IMS Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
22 Years @ NA
Neetu Narain Supervisory Assistant, FES Resignation
Effective 2/3/12
Barbara O’Baker French, NAI Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
39 Years @ NA
Pamela Palmieri English, NAI Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
14 Years @ NA
Marlene Paulick Art, IMS Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
25 Years @ NA
Sally Power Hearing Impaired, CMS, NAI & NASH Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
6 Years @ NA
James Reinhard Art, NASH Retirement
Effective 7/11/12
23 Years @ NA
Gwen Schwartz Grade 2, MES Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
27 Years @ NA
Linda Similo Health and Physical Education, NAI Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
28 Years @ NA
Steven Sobek Program Specialist, NAI Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
32 Years @ NA
Darlene Span Reading Specialist, FES Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
17 Years @ NA
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Diana Steckel Switchboard Secretary, NASH Retirement
Effective 6/29/12
17 Years @ NA
Karen Steffanina Learning Support, HES Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
20 Years @ NA
Sandra Stein Learning Support, NAI Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
21 Years @ NA
Franz-Josef Wesner German, NASH Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
28 Years @ NA
Roberta Wilson Family & Consumer Science, MMS Retirement
Effective 8/3/12
29 Years @ NA
JoAnn Witt Science, MMS Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
30 Years @ NA
Jane Young Family & Consumer Science, NASH Retirement
Effective 6/12/12
33 Years @ NA
Gwen Zaspel Grade 6, CMS Retirement
Effective 6/8/12
33 Years @ NA
II. APPOINTMENT(S)
The Administration recommends approval of the following Appointment(s):
Classified
START
NAME POSITION SALARY DATE
William Moon Temporary Custodian to $12.31/hr. 2/6/12
Utility Custodian, MES
(for R. Dauer)
Scott Worsley Temporary Custodian to $12.31/hr. 2/6/12
Utility Custodian, CMS
(for G. McDonald)
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III. WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S)
The Administration recommends approval of a wage increase for the following Classified
Employee(s) based on anniversary date of hire:
EFFECTIVE
FROM TO DATE
James Kromer $15.03/hr. $17.18/hr. 2/28/12
IV. EXTENSION OF LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – BEACHLER
The Administration recommends approval of an Extension to a previously-approved unpaid
Leave of Absence for Charles Beachler, Utility Custodian, Facilities Department, from
September 1, 2011 through February 3, 2012.
V. HONORARIA
The Administration recommends approval of the following Honoraria Application(s):
Total from Previous Board Report $43,850.00
SUBMITTED Dennis Morton NA Fiddlers 2/3/10 $ 1,000.00
TOTAL HONORARIA 2011/2012 EXPENDITURES THROUGH 2/22/12 $44,850.00
VI. INTERIM EMPLOYMENT
The Administration recommends that the Board authorize Dr. Ray Gualtieri, Superintendent,
to approve interim employment of District staff, subject to formal approval at its next
scheduled monthly voting session.
VII. EMPLOYMENT OF SUBSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
The Administration recommends that the Northern Area Substitute Teacher Service at A.W.
Beattie Career Center continue to provide the central registration of Professional employees for
North Allegheny School District who are eligible for substitute employment at the building level
that is needed throughout the school year. Specific employment of a Substitute Professional
Employee will be included in the monthly Board Report on a retroactive basis each 30 days.
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ADDENDUM
There are 7 items for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. APPOINTMENT(S)
The Administration recommends approval of the following Appointment(s):
Professional
Stephanie Spagnol ESAP, FES/IES Substitute
(for K. Sanguigni) Step 1
Effective 11/9/11-6/8/12 Column A
$22,017
For Information
Ms. Spagnol had been working in this position on a day-to-day basis since November 9, 2011.
The Administration recommends approval of the following Professional Substitutes, to work
on an as needed basis starting at $75.00/day, retroactive to July 1, 2011:
Maria Adda Lauren Haller Natalie Nicolette
Lelandra Andria Meghan Hamm Michael Nypaver
Eli Baird Gail Harris Phillip Papa
Jessica Baker Sandra Hartman Heather Parker
Christy Barnhart Katie Hepner Tracy Petrosky
Brandon Beck Lauren Hewitt Noelle Petrun
Michelle Bleil Kimberly Hjemvick Robert Polley
Jonathan Brecht Jolene Holderny Erin Ramaley
Samantha Butterini Jason Horst Henry Sauer
John Carson Nicole Hoy Ashley Schroeder
Alisa Casper Thomas Isaac Stephen Seidelson
Terri Cheponis Pharlan Ives Cynthia Shullman
Kolby Clendenen Joel Johnston Zachary Simmen
Meagan Colaizzi Maggie Kelly Emily Smith
Amy Coss Courtney King Brian Snyder
Brittany Cunningham Margaret King Jay Steinitz
Rajkumari Dameron Kayla Koda Brittany Sullivan
Kelly Darr Danielle Korpiel Casey Sullivan
Kayla Dempsey Amanda Krepp Amy Thornton
Amanda Deruyter Sean Langnecker Kelly Trozzo
Scott DeVivo Rachel LaSitis Lauren Varacalli
HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT
February 22, 2012
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Jordan DiBucci Sarah LeDonne Melissa Vaughan
Elena Dick Brianna Lepard Jamie Weiland
Anna Dolter Sheri Lynch Debra Wells
Jaqueline Dudt-Mulzet Paul Manno Matthew White
Melanie Egnacheski Karen Marietta Jacqueline Williams
Sara Ek Deborah Martinelli Mark Wilson
Nancy Emerick Cheryl Maudie Linda Wood
Carol Epting Gary McGrail Courtney Yaksich
Caitlin Evans Jessica McHugh Julia Yannone
Stacey Feick Kelly McMahan Raymond Zanetti
Marlee Flaherty Melissa McQuade Kyle Zaspel
Jamie Fleck Krista Metnick
Cali Fleming Julie Minto
Erin Frye Ryan Mistovich
Allissa Gamelier Diana Mitrik
Kelly Garrow Michael Molchan
Sarah Geraci Merridith Murray
Kathleen Gildersleeve Dana Murslack
Elizabeth Gillum Cassandra Musta
Amanda Gorniak Gina Naviglia
Sherri Grosso Joanna Newlin
Paraprofessional
The Administration recommends approval of the following Paraprofessional Substitutes, to
work on an as needed basis at $8.50/hr., retroactive to July 1, 2011:
Valerie Cook Susan Gralewski Therese Melcher
Olivia Cortez Sony Hambrick Antonetta Miller
Deeptha Cowlagi Sara Hammell Mary Kate Peters
Diane Dibucci Christin Jackson Jonathan Singer
Denise Dunbar Heidi Johnson Bonnie Synder
Sara Hammell Shelia McCall
Classified
The Administration recommends approval of the following Extra Board Bus Drivers, to work
on an as needed basis at $13.86/hr., retroactive to July 1, 2011:
Edward Appelt
William Coughanour
Benjamin Dague
Deborah Lansaw
Athletic
The Administration recommends approval of the following Student Employees, to work on an
as needed basis as Pool Lifeguards at $7.75/hr. retroactive to July 1, 2011:
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Gregory Arnold Jacquelyn Du Marjke Vanderzee
Chloe Baierl Casey Melzer
Kayla Churman Mary Riley
The Administration recommends approval of the following Athletic Announcer, to work on an
as needed basis starting at $20.00/hr., retroactive to July 1, 2011:
Kathryn Ghion
For Information
The above substitute Professional, Paraprofessional, Classified, and Athletic employees are
hired retroactive July 1, 2011 – February 23, 2012. Henceforth, employees who are hired for
substitute employment will be listed monthly.
II. LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – BOST, EYERMAN, KOZMINSKI, SHUTE
The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Gary Bost,
Custodian, Facilities Department, effective February 20, 2012 through April 30, 2012.
The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Amy Eyerman,
Teacher, Marshall Elementary School, effective February 9, 2012 through February 17, 2012.
The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Mary
Kozminski, Driver, Transportation Department, effective March 9, 2012 through March 16,
2012.
The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Sharon Shute,
Driver, Transportation Department, effective January 30, 2012 through February 29, 2012.
III. CHILD REARING LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – CARPENTER, PETERS, THORWART
The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence for
Natalie Carpenter, Teacher, McKnight Elementary School, effective February 29, 2012 (p.m.)
through May 25, 2012.
The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence for
Karen Peters, Teacher, North Allegheny Intermediate School, effective February 13, 2012
through June 8, 2012 (a.m.).
The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence for
Lindsay Thorwart, Teacher, McKnight Elementary School, effective April 4, 2012 (p.m.)
through June 8, 2012 (a.m.).
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IV. RECOGNITION FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
The following employee(s) has/have successfully completed an approved Master’s Program or
qualifying credits above the Master’s Degree. Therefore, under Appendix A, Section IV,
Recognition for Additional Education of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the
North Allegheny School District and the North Allegheny Federation of Teachers, Local 2097,
dated July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015, the Administration recommends approval of the following
Education Incentive Award(s):
$1,500 Award – Master’s Degree
Matthew McCusker
Dustin Mounts
Laura Prosser
V. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT(S) FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
The Administration recommends approval of Tuition Reimbursement(s), in accordance with
the Administrative Compensation and Performance Plan dated July 1, 2009 through June 30,
2015, for:
AMOUNT Rachel Fields, MES/MCK $4,360.00
Jason Harding, NAI $2,445.00
VI. RATIFICATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
The Administration recommends that the Board accepts and approves the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the North Allegheny School District and the American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, District Council 84, Local 1551,
pursuant to the terms and conditions as presented and related Memoranda of Understanding
(“MOUs”). The effective dates of the agreement are July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
VII. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)
The Administration recommends approval of the following Spring Semester 2011-12 School
Year Supplemental Contract(s):
*
Not a District Employee
1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder for a specific contract
(s) One contract shared by more than one person
Supplemental Contract Additions/Changes FROM TO
1*Scott DeVivo Asst. Middle School $1,850.00
Track Coach(s)
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*Matthew Kohler MMS Asst. Baseball $1,772.50 $2,022.50
Coach
1*
Jeffrey Trojan JV Baseball Assistant Coach Volunteer
1*
John Izzo 9th
Grade Baseball Assistant Coach Volunteer
Supplemental Contract Resignations/Cancellations
*Megan Gasparin Asst. Middle School $2,171.50 $0
Track Coach(s)
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There are 9 items for Board Action and an Addendum with 1 item for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. NAI – REPLACEMENT OF THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND TRANSFER
SWITCH AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CONSULTANT
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Tower Engineering for a cost
not to exceed $14,846 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary
construction oversight services for the replacement of the existing emergency generator and transfer
switch and the fire alarm system at NAI. Any additional services shall be in accordance with the
hourly rates that were submitted with the proposal.
For Information
This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan and the funding for this consultant
will be provided by the Facilities Department budget.
II. NAI – REPLACEMENT OF THE LOCKERS – PHASE II CONSULTANT
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Studio Z Architects for a cost
not to exceed $2,250 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary
construction oversight services for the replacement of the remaining 480 original student lockers
and gym lockers at NAI. Any additional services shall be in accordance with the hourly rates that
were submitted with the proposal.
For Information
This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan and the funding for this consultant
will be provided by the Facilities Department budget.
III. NAI – REPAIRS AND RESURFACING OF THE TRACK, HIGH JUMP, LONG JUMP
AND POLE VAULT AREAS CONSULTANT
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Richard P. Rauso ASLA for a
cost not to exceed $9,300 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the
necessary construction oversight services for the repairs and resurfacing of the existing track, high
jump, long jump and pole vault areas at NAI. Any additional services shall be in accordance with
the hourly rates that were submitted with the proposal.
For Information
This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan and the funding for this consultant
will be provided by the Facilities Department budget.
PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT
February 22, 2012
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IV. NEWMAN STADIUM - BOILER, DOMESTIC HOT WATER HEATER AND STORAGE
TANK AND CONTROL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT CONSULTANT
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from CJL Engineering, Inc. for a
cost not to exceed $4,968 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the
necessary construction oversight services for the replacement of the boiler, domestic hot water
heater and storage tank and the building controls system at Newman Stadium. Any additional
services shall be in accordance with the hourly rates that were submitted with the proposal.
For Information
This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan and the funding for this consultant
will be provided by the Capital Reserve Fund.
V. NAI – REPAINTING OF THE EXTERIOR STEEL AND FASCIA CONSULTANT
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Studio Z Architects for a cost
not to exceed $2,250 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary
construction oversight services for the repairs and repainting of the exterior steel and fascia at NAI.
Any additional services shall be in accordance with the hourly rates that were submitted with the
proposal.
For Information
This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan and the funding for this consultant
will be provided by the Facilities Department budget.
VI. NAI - REPLACEMENT OF THE STAGE RIGGING AND LIGHTING CONSULTANT
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Studio Z Architects for a cost
not to exceed $3,600 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary
construction oversight services for the replacement of the stage rigging and lighting at NAI. Any
additional services shall be in accordance with the hourly rates that were submitted with the
proposal.
For Information
This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan and the funding for this consultant
will be provided by the Facilities Department budget.
VII. NAI - REPLACEMENT OF THE UPPER GYMNASIUM BLEACHERS CONSULTANT
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Studio Z Architects for a cost
not to exceed $1,800 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary
construction oversight services for the replacement of the Upper Gymnasium bleachers at NAI.
Any additional services shall be in accordance with the hourly rates that were submitted with the
proposal.
For Information
This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan and the funding for this consultant
will be provided by the Facilities Department budget.
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VIII. NEWMAN STADIUM – VISITOR BLEACHER EROSION REPAIR CONSULTANT
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Chambers Design Associates
for a cost not to exceed $4,900 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the
necessary construction oversight services for the repairs to the erosion under the Visitor Bleachers at
Newman Stadium. Any additional services shall be in accordance with the hourly rates that were
submitted with the proposal.
For Information
This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan and the funding for this consultant
will be provided by the Capital Reserve Fund.
IX. ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CONTRACT EXTENSION
The Administration recommends that the Board authorize participation of the District as part of
the Western Pennsylvania Electricity Consortium for the extension of electricity supply contracts
with Duquesne Light Energy and First Energy Solutions for the following facilities for a 12 to 18
month term commencing with service in January 2014. The term of the contract extension and
the final fixed price will be determined at a later date if the price of electricity does not exceed
the existing electric supply costs without distribution, sales taxes, and other local utility charges.
Building Electricity Supplier
Bradford Woods Elementary First Energy Solutions
Franklin Elementary First Energy Solutions
Hosack Elementary Duquesne Light Energy
Ingomar Elementary First Energy Solutions
Marshall Elementary First Energy Solutions
McKnight Elementary First Energy Solutions
Peebles Elementary Duquesne Light Energy
Carson Middle/CAO First Energy Solutions
Ingomar Middle First Energy Solutions
Marshall Middle First Energy Solutions
NAI First Energy Solutions
NASH First Energy Solutions
Facilities/Transportation First Energy Solutions
For Information
The District has been participating in the joint purchasing of electricity for the schools located in
the Duquesne Light service territory for over 12 years and for the past year the schools located in
the Penn Power service territory were also included as part of this program. The current
electricity cost from Duquesne Light Energy is $0.064/kwh and the cost for the First Energy
Solutions electricity supply is $0.069/kwh. This contract extension will allow the District to lock
in the lower electricity rates that are currently available.
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ADDENDUM
There is 1 item for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH THE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER COMPANY
The Administration recommends that the District enter into an agreement with Joe Mivshek d/b/a
The School Newsletter Company to sell advertising and provide graphic design services for an
E-newsletter. This agreement will commence on February 23, 2012 and extend through June 30,
2013. The contract has been reviewed and approved by the Solicitor.
For Information
The first issue of this North Allegheny E-newsletter containing advertisements will be distributed
via email in June 2012. Eleven additional issues will be distributed on a monthly basis, starting
with August 2012 and concluding with June 2013. The District will receive 50% of the
advertising revenue from each issue, with an established monthly goal of $6,000 total revenue.
The District will retain the final approval of all advertisements.
PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT
February 22, 2012
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There is 1 item For Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FAMILY
FIRST OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
The North Allegheny School District and the Family First of Greater Pittsburgh will enter into a
Professional Services Agreement for speech and language treatment and consultative services for
one student who is receiving Instruction-In-the-Home during the 2011-2012 school year. The
District agrees to pay for these services at the rate of $110 per hour, not to exceed $4,500
annually. “Treatment” covers all direct services provided by a credentialed, licensed
speech/language pathologist integrated in the home and community environment.
“Consultation” covers any mandatory team meetings at which attendance is required in the
home, community, or educational setting.
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT
February 22, 2012
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There are 2 items for Board Action and 2 items For Information Only.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. WAIVER OF BOARD POLICY #3330 – STUDENT FIELD TRIPS
The Administration recommends waiver of Board Policy #3330 and approval of the students
attending the State FBLA Leadership Conference, in Hershey, Pennsylvania during the period of
Monday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 18, 2012. The students will be missing three days
of school.
II. NORTH ALLEGHENY HIGH SCHOOL FBLA GROUP – STATE FBLA LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE – HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA
The Administration respectfully requests permission for the North Allegheny High School FBLA
Chapter to travel to the State FBLA Leadership Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania from
Monday, April 16, 2012 through Wednesday, April 18, 2012 to participate in the State FBLA
Leadership Conference.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. NASH NEWS – as reported by Katie Tully
GOAL — NASH students have the opportunity to participate in three live polycom feeds with
The Cleveland Clinic to learn more about Bioethics, Stem Cell Research, and Forensics Labs.
These three sessions will occur during the school day, in our very own NASH Library, during the
months of January and February. The NASH GOAL teachers are hosting this event with the
help and direction of John Harrell (instructional technology coach) and Bruce Allen, Jill Spak,
and Jayne Beatty (AP Biology).
February 2, more popularly known as Groundhog Day is the date 30 NASH students will
participate in a shadow study at various business and non-profit companies. Sponsored by Junior
Achievement and administered by the NASH GOAL staff, BNY Mellon, UPMC Mercy, Port
Authority and Human Engineering Research Laboratories are just a few of the sites hosting our
students.
Congratulations to Nate Cristy, Alex Shaffer, Jeremy Miller, Brecken Blackburn and Peter
Lapets for winning the Iron Chef competition held at NASH. The two-day competition had local
chefs and METZ Food Service as judges, evaluating students on a variety of criteria. NASH
students look forward to an Iron Chef grilling competition in the spring.
Speech and Debate - The North Allegheny Speech and Debate team has been very busy. While
a group of about 40 students are heading to Harvard on their own in the middle of February, the
STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT
February 22, 2012
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home team has been going to many locals. On January 14, the team had about 500 competitors
and judges at NASH, and North Allegheny came out in first place overall. Then during the snow
storm on December 21, many schools still ventured to Pine Richland to compete at their annual
tournament. For the first time ever, North Allegheny won the first place speech award AND the
first place debate award which led them to take the first place overall award. On January 28,
most of the team took a weekend off. But on February 4, the team stepped up to take on the task
of hosting a third tournament this year. When North Hills had to cancel their annual event 10
days before it was scheduled to take place, the people in charge of Pittsburgh put out a plea to
find a school that could host 20 to 30 schools on such short notice. North Allegheny was the
only school to do so. In addition to the Saturday tournaments, Mr. Harrell has helped the team to
go high tech, and the team has been debating Karns City over Polycom. In the coming weeks,
the team plans to have these online debates with both Mt. Lebanon and Knoch.
NASH Staff- Many men on the NASH staff are participating in Facial Hair February. Each
participating teacher raises money to support a month of not shaving their facial hair. All of the
proceeds go to the Caring Place.
Actors’ Society - The Actors’ Society put on a 29-hour show where they had twenty-nine hours
to plan, write, and perform an “SNL-like” show. The show took place at NASH on February 28
and raised $1,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Penny Wars - Mr. Truesdell and Mr. Mooney’s classes recently competed in penny wars against
each other. The wars were broken up by class period and each winning class picked who the
proceeds benefited. In total, over $600 was raised and went to four different charities.
Student Council - Student Council is busy getting ready for MORP on February 18 with a circus
theme. In addition, many Student Council members are taking a trip to the district conferences
held at South Fayette on March 23 to further their leadership skills. Four of NASH’s own
members are presenting workshops at the conference.
Blood Drive - NASH is hosting a blood drive on March 7 with over 325 students pledging to
donate blood. Their blood will go to over 40 hospitals in Pennsylvania and save countless lives.
Six more weeks of winter!
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II. NAI NEWS – as reported by Lisa DiFalco
Student Council - This month and last month, Student Council is preparing for Data Match.
Data Match is a fun Valentine’s Day activity. Basically, each student completes a questionnaire
about their likes and dislikes about relationships, significant others, etc. Then Student Council
ships all of the tests to an agency who matches students up based on compatibility. Finally,
Student Council organizes all of the results, and sells them during all lunch periods. Spirit and
Student Recognition Committees are also joining in on the Valentine’s Day fun. Throughout
January, these committees have been cutting out paper hearts, writing each student’s name on an
individual heart, and will hang them up the week that the Data Match results are being sold.
Since there are about 1200 students at NAI, that is one massive undertaking! Keep up the good
work, STUCO!
NJHS - The National Junior Honor Society’s Africa Committee is currently working on a Hot
Chocolate Stand. Members will be selling hot chocolate to the student body during homeroom
throughout a week in February. The Respect Initiative is currently decorating their bulletin board
with the theme of empathy. The theme will circle around Valentine’s Day, including heartfelt
messages from students.
Key Club - Last Saturday, NAI’s Key Club members cooked dinner for the families at the
Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House is housing for families from out of
town that have children in the hospital with various types of cancers, etc. About 13 students had
the opportunity to deliver and serve the food as well. In true Key Club spirit, they are holding a
Valentine’s event as well. They will be holding their annual Flower Sale. The idea behind it is
that you pick a color of flower corresponding to the status of relationship you want. For example
a red flower would mean love, while a yellow rose might mean best friends. All proceeds benefit
Key Club’s main charities like UNICEF and Walk of Dimes.
NAI Spring Play - Students, parents, faculty, and surrounding community members are invited
to see the NAI Spring Play, Acting Can be Murder, February 23-25. Student directors include
Matt Sciarappa, Brooke Turner, and Alanna Foran. It is sure to be an outstanding performance.
NA Diversity Contest - Each year, North Allegheny sponsors a Diversity Contest. The results
are always outstanding. A total of 789 entries were submitted. Of those entries, Tabitha White
and Biprateep Kundu were chosen winners in their respective categories. The purpose of this
contest is to illustrate the value of the differences between all kinds of people. Congratulations!
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There is 1 item for Board Action and 1 item For Information Only. The Addendum
has 2 items for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS
The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional
seminar requests:
Name Conference Date Amount
Gregory Morelli
Jerry Kronstain
(Facilities)
Landscape Integrated Pest
Management Seminar
Sponsor: Penn State Extension
Wexford, PA
2/23/2012 $ 60.00
Rachel Tengowski
(MES)
Danielle Landy
(PES)
Dan Pomposelli
(CMS)
Shannon Connor
(MMS)
Pennsylvania Association of Student
Assistance Professionals Annual
Conference
Sponsor: PASAP
State College, PA
2/26-
2/28/2012
$ 270.00
$ 484.84
$ 270.00
$ 484.84
Gwynn Maximo
(CAO)
Making a Difference: Educational
Practices That Work
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department
of Education
Hershey, PA
2/29-3/2/2012
$ 651.79*
Tammy Andreyko
(CAO)
Supervision and High Performing
Teams: Linking Real-World,
Practical Training, Continuous
Consulting and Organizational
Development
Sponsor: Kent State University
Twinsburg, OH
2/29/2012
3/29/2012
4/19/2012
5/3/2012
$ 1,180.00
Margaret Hunkele
(CAO)
A/CAPA Spring Conference
Sponsor: Attendance/Child
Accounting Professional Association
Hershey, PA
3/21-
3/23/2012
$ 1,001.10
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
February 22, 2012
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Denise Durica
(McKnight)
Mary Lynn Halapy
(NASH)
Supporting Our Students in Difficult
Times; Ready, Set, Grow!
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Association
of School Nurses and Practitioners
State College, PA
4/13-
4/15/2012
$ 649.74
$ 225.00
Chris Sestili
Kevin Thompson
Lindsay Wrigley
(NASH)
Pennsylvania Future Business
Leaders of America
Sponsor: PA FBLA
Hershey, PA
4/16-
4/18/2012
$ 382.00
$ 382.00
$ 541.00
*ACCESS Funds
For Information
A conference for Christine Huth, IES, that was approved in December for $225 for February 8,
2012 has been cancelled.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. FIRST READING OF REVISED BOARD POLICY #6100, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE
AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS
In accordance with Board Policy #1720, adoption of the attached revised Board Policy #6100,
Elementary, Middle and Secondary Programs, will be requested for adoption at the Regular
Meeting of the Board of School Directors on March 28, 2012.
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ADDENDUM
There are 2 items for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS
The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional
seminar requests:
Name Conference Date Amount
Arleen Wheat
(CAO)
Grant Development Workshop
Sponsor: AIU
Homestead, PA
2/29/2012
$ 375.00
Aidana Donahue
(HES)
North Central Regional Math/Science
Education Collaborative
Sponsor: North Central Regional
Math/Science Education
Collaborative
Clarion, PA
3/6/2012
$ 40.00
Kay Marcinick
(CMS)
Charity Istone
Diane Feliciani
(NAI)
Teaming Up to Support Students with
Head Injuries
Sponsor: Beaver Valley Intermediate
Unit
Monaca, PA
3/16/2012
$ 25.00
$ 25.00
$ 25.00
For Information
At the January 25, 2012 School Board Meeting, the DECA State Career Development
Conference was approved. Dan Solenday and Jeff Longo were two of the teachers approved, but
they are unable to attend. Jaclyn Murphy and Michelle Buettner will be taking their place.
II. NON-RESIDENT TUITION STUDENT
The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board approve Student #121121 as a tuition
student at North Allegheny Senior High School for the second semester of the 2011/2012 school
year as a 12th grader.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
February 22, 2012
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Board Policy # 6100
Official School Board Policy
of the
North Allegheny School District
First Reading
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS
For organizational purposes, the North Allegheny School District shall be operated under an elementary,
middle, and secondary organizational format with the Elementary Program consisting of grades
Kindergarten through Grade 5; Middle School Program consisting of Grades 6 through 8; and the
Secondary Program consisting of Grades 9 through 12.
The program delivered to North Allegheny School District students may include learning through a
cyber-education and/or other distance learning experience.
References:
Rev.
No.
Date
School
Law
Board
Policy
Admin.
Policy
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