Harrisburg School District Board of School Directors

Special Board Meeting Wednesday, May 29, 2019

1. Call to Order – 5:30p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call & Announcements (must have quorum to hold meeting) 4. Approval of May 29, 2019 Agenda (majority of those present and voting) 5. Public Comment-Agenda Items 6. Approval of the 2019-2020 Proposed Final School Year Budget and Tax Levy (five affirmative votes required)

6.1 The Administration recommends approval of the following Final Budget and Tax Levy for the 2019-2020 school year:

Revenues: $155,700791 Expenditures: $158,796,733 Estimated Use of Fund Balance: $3,095,942

Further, that the taxes to support the education expenditures of the District be based on the following:

Real Estate Tax: 29.78 mills* on Land & Improvements Earned Income Tax: 0.50% Occupation Tax: $120.00 Local Services Tax: $156.00 (The District keeps $5.00 of this tax.) Real Estate Transfer Tax: 0.50% Amusement Tax: 5.00% Business Privilege Tax: 1.0 mill Mercantile Tax Retail: .75 mill *29.78 mills is equal to $29.78 on each $1000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property. (Ref. PA School Code – Sections 602, 672, 679, 680) (Ref. Harrisburg School District Policy – Section 605)

Harrisburg School District Board of School Directors

Special Board Meeting Wednesday, May 29, 2019

7. Use of Facilities (five affirmative votes required)The following requests were received by the Business Services Office and are submitted to theBoard of Directors for approval based upon availability subject to Policy 707 of the HarrisburgSchool District Board Policy Manual.

A. GROUP: Boys Basketball Booster Club LOCATION: Kimber Gym ACTIVITY: Basketball League DATE(S): June 3, 2019 – July 17, 201 TIMES: 4:30pm – 9:30pm COST: Class II

$325 – registration of teams RESPONSIBLE: Kirk Smallwood

8. Approval of Contracts/Agreements/Memoranda of Understanding (five affirmative votes required)8.1 STEAM Camp Stepping/Percussion Coach8.2 PA Counseling Memorandum of Understanding 2019/20208.3 PA Counseling Agreement 2019/20208.4 Terminate Attorney-Client Agreement of Champion Law Office, LLC for Services as hearing officer regarding non-renewal proceedings for the Premier Arts and Science Charter School pursuant to ¶ 9(a) Thereof.

9. Personnel Actions

10. Programs (five affirmative votes required)10.1 Out of State Time Away From Work/Conference RequestA.Name: Patrick Newton-Principal, Rowland Academy Brooke Gilson-Teacher Danielle Sass-Teacher Christina Herrmann-Teacher Nicole Strine-TeacherWhen/Where: July 9-12-2019-Bonita Springs, FLNo. of Working Days Missed: Four for Mr. Newton; zero for teachers Conference Name: Long Live Math-Carnegie InstitutePurpose: Learn new strategies to increase student engagement and learning. Build a plan to improve my math classroom. Learn about successful transitions/happening in other schools. Cost: $276.00 per personSource: 10.1110.10.16.110.580

Harrisburg School District Board of School Directors

Special Board Meeting Wednesday, May 29, 2019

11. Public Comment-Non Agenda Items 12. Adjournment

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Directors of the Harrisburg School District will conduct a special board meeting Budget 2019/2020 Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 5:30 pm in the boardroom of the Administration Building located at the Lincoln School, 1601 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103. If you are a person with disabilities or require other accommodations, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (717) 703-4024. Christine Anderson Insert Date: 5/26/2019 Acting Board Secretary

Special Agenda Date: May 29, 2019 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

• All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.• Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

• *A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Professional• Funding Source: General Funds (unless otherwise noted)

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9.1 APPOINTMENTS (five affirmative votes required) A. FULL-TIME

Name Location *JobClass Position Effective

Date Compensation

1. Taylor Kincer Rowland P 8th Grade Math Teacher replacing Ross Young (Transferred)

8/12/2019 189-day employee, 7.5hours per day, with asalary of $46,475.00range 1, step 1

2. Anna Rittenhouse Rowland P 8th Grade English Teacher replacing Jessica Fisk (Resigned)

8/12/2019 189-day employee, 7.5hours per day, with asalary of $52,520.00range 5, step 1

3. Eunice Smith Districtwide P Registered School Nurse (Vacant)

8/12/2019 189-day employee, 7.5hours per day, with asalary of $46,475.00range 1, step 1

4. Madison Venzke Foose P Autism Teacher (Vacant) 8/12/2019 189-day employee, 7.5hours per day, with asalary of $46,475.00range 1, step 1

5. Kassandra Shute Downey P 1st Grade Teacher replacing Mary Krankowski (Retired)

8/12/2019 189-day employee, 7.5hours per day, with asalary of $56,793.00range 8, step 4

6. Julianna Williams Rowland P ESL Teacher replacing Jeanne Brown (Resigned)

8/12/2019 189-day employee, 7.5hours per day, with asalary of $46,475.00range 1, step 1

7. Megan Williams Ben Franklin

P Autism Teacher replacing Brianna Reifsnyder (Resigned)

8/12/2019 189-day employee, 7.5hours per day, with asalary of $46,475.00range 1, step 1

B. ST/EAM CAMP MARSHALL

Name Location *JobClass Position Effective Date Hourly Rate

1. Tessa Minnich Marshall P Camp Teacher 6/12/2019 $30.50

Special Agenda Date: May 29, 2019 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

• All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.• Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

• *A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Professional• Funding Source: General Funds (unless otherwise noted)

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9.1 APPOINTMENTS-cont.-five affirmative votes required C. SUMMER CUSTODIAL CLEANING

Name Location *JobClass Position Effective Date Hourly Rate

1. Jill Seay District-Wide

C Custodian 6/6/2019 $10.92

2. Bonita Walker District-Wide

C Custodian 6/6/2019 $10.92

D. SUPPLEMENTALS (five affirmative votes required)

Name Location *JobClass Position Effective

Date Total Compensation

1. Chantal Waters-Maddox

Scott S 1st Grade Team Leader 1/21/2019 $3,089.00 (12 Months)

E. EXTENDED SEASON ATHLETICS (five affirmative votes required)

Name Location *JobClass Position Effective Date Total

Compensation 1. Hanif Johnson John Harris S Assistant Track Coach 5/25/2019 $558.12 2. Kevin Lowe John Harris S Assistant Track Coach 5/25/2019 $209.28 3. James Manning John Harris S Head Varsity Track Coach 5/25/2019 $906.98 4. Nehcole Perry John Harris S Assistant Track Coach 5/25/2019 $244.08 5. Brianne Robinson John Harris S Assistant Track Coach 5/25/2019 $313.92

F. K-4 Professional Development Institute (Funding Source: Title I Set-Aside Completive Grants)The purpose of this institute is to engage participants in evidence-based ELA and Math strategies. The Institute will be held June 10-13, 2019. (five affirmative votes required)

Name Location Job Class Position Effective Date Hourly Rate

1. Jordan Bour Melrose P Teacher PD Participant 06/10/2019 $24.00/hour

2. Katherine Hastings Melrose P Teacher PD Participant 06/10/2019 $24.00/hour

3. Denise Long Melrose P Teacher PD Participant 06/10/2019 $24.00/hour 4. Bobbie Myers Foose P Teacher PD Participant 06/10/2019 $24.00/hour

5. Jennifer Rainey Melrose P Teacher PD Participant 06/10/2019 $24.00/hour

6. Janine Scott Foose P Teacher PD Participant 06/10/2019 $24.00/hour

7. Caroline Straub Melrose P Teacher PD Participant 06/10/2019 $24.00/hour

8. Tracy Williams Melrose P Teacher PD Participant 06/10/2019 $24.00/hour

Special Agenda Date: May 29, 2019 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

• All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.• Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

• *A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Professional• Funding Source: General Funds (unless otherwise noted)

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9.2 CORRECTION TO TITLE I SET-ASIDE LEA COMPETEITIVE GRANT (2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR ONLY)

9.3 CHANGES/CORRECTIONS WITH CHANGE IN PAY (five affirmative votes required)

Name Location *JobClass From To Effective

Date 1. Rachelle

Broggin Scott P Long Term Sub Math

Teacher Title 1 Math Teacher replacing Amanda Carbaugh (Retired) with an annual salary of $52,520.00 Range 5, Step1

8/12/2019

2. Micah Davenport

Camp Curtin C Family Engagement Specialist with an hourly rate of $22.00

Family Engagement Specialist with an hourly rate of $18.00

3/4/2019

3. James Ellison Administration A School District Solicitor 260-day employee,7.5 hours per day,annual salary of TBD

School District Solicitor 260-day employee, 7.5 hoursper day, annual salary of$180,000.00

4/30/2019

1. James Dryden Melrose P Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (12 months)

Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (at fulfilment of contract)

10/1/2018

2. Kerensa Finley Camp Curtin

P Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (12 months)

Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (at fulfilment of contract)

10/1/2018

3. Jill Harrison Foose P Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (12 months)

Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (at fulfilment of contract)

10/1/2018

4. Colleen Matson- Forrester

Rowland P Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (12 months)

Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (at fulfilment of contract)

10/1/2018

5. Michelle Palmer- Felton

John Harris

P Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (12 months)

Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (at fulfilment of contract)

10/1/2018

6. Meg Rusanowsky Downey P Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (12 months)

Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (at fulfilment of contract)

10/1/2018

7. Eric Samuelson SciTech P Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (12 months)

Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (at fulfilment of contract)

10/1/2018

8. Bernadette Schaufert

Scott P Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (12 months)

Instructional Coach $3,600.00 (at fulfilment of contract)

10/1/2018

Special Agenda Date: May 29, 2019 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

• All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.• Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

• *A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Professional• Funding Source: General Funds (unless otherwise noted)

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9.3 CHANGES/CORRECTIONS WITH CHANGE IN PAY-cont. (five affirmative votes required) 4. Shawn Gatten Cougar

Academy P Business Education

Teacher 189-day employee, 7.5hours per day, annualsalary of $46,475.00

Business Education Teacher 189-day employee, 7.5hours per day, annualsalary of $52,520.00

8/29/2018

9.4 RESIGNATIONS (majority of those present and voting)

Name Location *JobClass Position Effective

Date Compensation

1. Jessica Fisk Rowland P 8th Grade ELA Teacher 6/5/2019 N/A

2. Mary Foster Ben Franklin C Special Ed Aide 5/17/2019 N/A

3. Jessica Glasser Melrose

P 2nd Grade Teacher 6/5/2019 N/A

4. Madison Hatcher Melrose

C Special Ed Aide 5/1/2019 N/A

5. Thomas Imholte Administration

A Assistant Payroll Supervisor 5/31/2019 N/A

6. Broderic Keener Scott

P Health/Phys Ed Teacher 6/5/2019 N/A

7. Trenika Marshall Hamilton

C Lead Food Service Worker 4/12/2019 N/A

8. Alexandria Palmer Melrose

P 4th Grade Teacher 6/5/2019 N/A

9. Khalil Rankin Marshall

C Special Ed Aide 4/12/2019 N/A

10. Michael Rivers Ben Franklin

C Custodian 6/5/2019 N/A

11. Joshua Simpson Districtwide

C Substitute Custodian 2/27/2019 N/A

12. Matthew Davis Rowland/Sci tech

P School Psychologist 6/5/2019 N/A

Special Agenda Date: May 29, 2019 PERSONNEL ACTIONS

• All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.• Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

• *A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Professional• Funding Source: General Funds (unless otherwise noted)

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9.5 RETIREMENT (majority of those present and voting) Name Location *Job

ClassPosition Effective Date Compensation

1. Denise Long Melrose

P Elementary Teacher 9/13/2019 N/A

2. Hollie Meck Admin

A Transportation Secretary 4/12/2019 N/A

3. Larry Mitts Rowland,

P Music Teacher 6/5/2019 N/A