April 27, 2015 Opening Public To Be Heard The regular meeting of the Slippery Rock Area School District was held on Monday, April 27, 2015 in the Middle School Library at 8:00 p.m. Members present: Mrs. Melissa Allen, Mrs. Karen McDowell, Mr. Matt Pyle, Rev. Michael Scheer, Mrs. Heather Scott, Mrs. Polly Shaw, Mr. Mark Taylor, Mrs. Diana Wolak Member absent: Mr. Greg Angerett Others present: Superintendent Dr. Alfonso Angelucci, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Patricia Kardambikis, Director of Special Services Dr. Laura Green, Technology Coordinator Brett Harper, Food Service Director Kyle Suerth, Business Manager Paul Cessar, Solicitor Mike Hnath None Minutes On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mrs. McDowell, and unanimously carried, Approved the Board approved Board Meeting Minutes of March 9 th and March 23, 2015, and Operations Committee Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2015. Invited Guests Kyle Suerth presented the Food Service Budget for the 2015 2016 school year. Mr. Suerth reported an overall increase in revenue of $49,156 from the prior year. Breakfasts, a la carte, and caterings have increased in sales and there will be no expected increase in breakfast and lunch prices next year. Federal reimbursement is down by $19,000 due to lower number of lunch sales while state reimbursement is up by $1,600. Overall profit of the school nutrition program this year is $27,769 however, with full commodities entitlement, the school will receive their guaranteed return from Aramark. Brett Harper said the Summer Technology Projects for 2015 will be based on lab computer replacements and server replacements. 1. Project #1 Replace elementary Labs and High School C 21: $75,129.00 New computers will be Windows 7 with replacement monitors. This also includes Microsoft Office Professional 2013. Existing computers and monitors will be recycled. 2. Project #2 Replace Server Hardware $59,125.00 The modular server will be replaced with two redundant frontend servers, a unified storage server and a dedicated server for video surveillance cameras. Software purchases include VMWare Hypervisor which creates virtual environment and Veeam that will provide on site backups of virtual machines and data. Total Cost of Summer 2014 Projects: $134,254.00
The annual/bi annual subscription renewals for technology related services Including Network Services and Parent/Teacher Tools, will be at a cost of $8,734.00. Mr. Harper said in addition to new equipment, the technology department will work on maintenance projects. Larger projects include imaging computers, computer cleanings, promethean board/projector installation, software updates, projector cleaning, and reinstalling computers in every classroom after custodial summer cleaning. Executive Session Conferences/ Workshops/ Field Trips Field Trip Tabled Private Nurse/ Aide Transportation Mrs. Shaw said prior to this meeting, the Board met in Executive Session for purposes of Negotiations and Personnel from 7:00 7:58 p.m. On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mrs. Wolak, and unanimously carried, the Board approved conferences, workshops, and field trips with the exception of Disney Resorts 2016 Cook Around the World field trip in Orlando, Florida on May 13 16, 2016. On a motion by Rev. Scheer, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the Board tabled a field trip for the Cuisine Club to attend Disney Resorts Cook Around theworld in Orlando, Florida on May 13 16, 2016. On a motion by Mrs. Allen, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the Board approved at no cost to the District, Jackie Barto, Private Nurse/ Aide for a special education student attending Hartman Elementary School in Ellwood City, PA. On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mr. Pyle, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Charles Kaufman as a bus driver through the Transportation Office. 2014 2015 On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mr. Pyle, and unanimously carried, the Paraprofessional Board approved Kristen Hartle as a paraprofessional substitute on the 2014 Substitute 2015 Substitute List. 2015 2016 On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Rev. Scheer, and unanimously carried, Adelphoi Education the Board approved contract with Adelphoi Education, Inc., for Alternative Contract Education Service for Disruptive Youth and Day Treatment Program for the 2015 2016 school year. Irene Stacy Committee Mental Health Center HVAC Compressor Bid/Moraine Elementary School On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Rev. Scheer, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Letter of Agreement with Irene Stacy Community Mental Health Center. On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mr. Pyle, and unanimously carried, the Board approved low bid from Tobey Karg Service of Pittsburgh, PA., for the purchase of an HVAC compressor at Moraine Elementary School.
Game Worker Rates Approved On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Rev. Scheer, and unanimously carried, the Board approved game worker rates. 2015 Summer On a motion by Mrs. Allen, second by Mrs. Scott, and unanimously carried, Reading Program the Board approved payment of $700 to the Prospect Community Library/ Slippery Rock Area Community Library for the 2015 Summer Reading Program. Transportation On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mrs. McDowell, and unanimously carried, the Board approved transportation at a cost of $80/day for six (6) days for a Life Skills student attending a transition program at Lifesteps, Inc., in Butler, PA. Supplies and On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mr. Pyle, and unanimously carried, Equipment Bids the Board approved low bids for supplies and equipment for the 2015 2016 school year. Elementary Arts Bids $ 2,334.53 High School Specialty Arts Bid $ 7,202.75 Middle School Industrial Arts Bid $ 4,849.71 High School Industrial Arts Bid $ 3,153.19 Middle School Wood $ 2,069.50 High School Wood $ 3,497.60 Furniture Bid $ 2,288.49 Music Bid $ 4,652.04 Audio Visual Bid $ 79.75 Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV Cooperative Purchasing: General Supplies/Art Supplies/Paper $34,086.54 Custodial/Maintenance Supplies $22,964.26 Nurse Supplies $ 683.47 Food Service On a motion by Rev. Scheer, second by Mr. Pyle, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following for Food Service: 1. Renewal contract with Aramark Food Service Management Company, for the 2015 2016 school year. 2. Board President and Board Secretary to execute all documents required for renewal by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Curriculum High School Courses Approved On a motion by Mr. Pyle, second by Mrs. Scott, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following High School courses to the curriculum: 1. AP English Language and Composition year long (11 th grade). 2. Creative Writing ½ semester elective for grades 10 11 12.
Financial Reports On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mrs. Scott, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following financial reports: 1. Treasurer Reports for month ending March 31, 2015 General Fund, First National Bank of PA...................$9,828,829.56 Capital Reserve Fund.................................... 475,321.90 Activities Fund dated February 2015......................... 47,935.92 Athletics Fund dated February 2015........................... 317.88 Food Service Fund First National Bank..................... 399,821.51 2. General Fund...........................................$533,258.32 Manual Checks dated March 2015........................ 1,133,455.23 Activities Fund dated February 2015..........................39,927.60 Athletics Fund dated February 2015...........................1,292.14 Food Service Account...................................... 41,186.39 3. Budget Transfers Superintendent Report Dr. Angelucci announced the following resignations: Craig Palutro High School Biology teacher Paula Schmeider Moraine Elementary School Aide Amber Durbin High School Senior Class Co Advisor Dr. Angelucci said young musicians from Slippery Rock Area Middle School and Slippery Rock High School were recently recognized on April 11, 2015 by the Butler County Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Angelucci publicly congratulated the students who were honorably recognized for their talents. Assistant Dr. Kardambikis noted the PSSA s and Science testing for grades 4 and 8 are Superintendent winding down and the English Language Arts tests and Math tests are completed. Report All testing including make ups will be completed by May 04, 2015. There will be an in service day for teachers and staff on Friday, May 08, 2015. Secretary Mr. Cessar asked Board members to return the Statement of Financial Interests Report back to him by May 01, 2015. Mr. Cessar said Jerred Mayse, Aramark Custodial Manager, is leaving the district and moving to North Carolina. Mr. Mayse last day is Friday, May 01, 2015. Other Dr. Angelucci said Board approval is needed for an Area Elementary School field Business trip to Pittsburgh Kids Marathon at Three Rivers on Saturday, May 02, 2015. The trip is being paid for by a grant received through the Kids of Steel program sponsored by Toyota.
Wilma Oman said the Kids of Steel Program is an exercise and nutrition program designed to instill lifelong, healthy habits in children. Students had to meet fitness criteria and learn about nutrition. Due to the large number of participates (70 students), the school received a $1,000 physical education grant and a $300 grant to be used for transportation to the marathon. Lisa Alleman said the PTCC (Parent Teacher Cooperation for Children) helped Physical Education Teacher Darlene Bullock and School Nurse Wilma Oman promote and organize the program. Nicole Olshanski said some parents will be separated from their children because they do not have security clearances to ride the bus. Those parents will have to travel separately and may miss the race due to looking for a parking space. Mrs. Olshanski questioned the necessity of security clearances on this trip. Mrs. Shaw said security clearances to ride on a bus is a board policy. On a motion by Rev. Scheer, second by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried, the Board approved student field trip to Toyota of Pittsburgh Kids Marathon at Three Rivers on Saturday, May 02, 2015 at no cost to the district. Athletic Committee Mr. Taylor said spring sports are half way through the season and the baseball, softball, and track teams are doing exceptionally well. On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Rev. Scheer, and unanimously carried, the Board approved to pay the Assistant Wrestling Coach for the entire 2014 2015 school year. Operations Committee Mr. Taylor reported the Operations Committee met and discussed the HVAC system at Moraine Elementary School. The District has put out an RFP for engineering service to review and make recommendation to replace the system. Proposals are due May 21, 2015. On a motion by Mr. Taylor, second by Mrs. McDowell, and unanimously carried, the Board approved J.T. Sauer & Associates of McKees Rock, PA., for engineering and design plan for the lighting on Rocket Drive at a cost of $9200. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Taylor and second by Mr. Pyle, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Paul O.Cessar, Board Secretary