P ine-Richland School Board Meeting
Recognition & Action Items
January 25, 2010

Recognition

• The Pennsylvania Department of Education awarded Pine-Richland High School and Pine-Richland Middle School with Keystone Achievement Awards for achieving Adequate Yearly Progress in both the 07-08 and 08-09 school years.
• Pennsylvania Kelly Educational Staffing named Kathleen Hess PA Substitute Teacher of the Semester for Fall 2009. She’s now eligible to compete for the Kelly Educational Staffing Substitute Teacher of the Year award.
• High School senior Adam Janssen has been selected to participate in the National High School Honors Orchestra February 16-19 in Santa Clara, CA.
• PRHS students Jordan Banyas, Jared Berry, Matt Ceurvorst, Jake Chavara, Amanda Ferguson, Megan Hawbaker, PJ McMahon, Taylor Perz and Jacob Wolfgong participated in the PMEA District 1 Chorus hosted at Gateway High School Jan. 22. In addition, Banyas, Berry, Ceurvorst, Ferguson, Hawbaker, McMahon, Perz and Wolfgong will participate in the PMEA Regional Chorus in at Butler High School March 10-12.
• The Pittsburgh Concert Society held its 2010 Young Artists Auditions and named Pine-Richland High School senior Geoffrey King as a young artist winner.
• Violinist Alena Smigla, Cellist Zachary Flaus and Trombonist Adam Janssen were selected to participate in the PMEA Sr. High District Orchestra at North Hills School District Jan. 14-16. 
• PRHS students were chosen to participate in the PMEA Honors Orchestra November 15th at Fox Chapel High School. They included: Stephanie Becker, Adam Janssen and Alena Smigla on the violin; Abby Williams on the viola, and on the cello Katherine Boufford and Zachary Flaus.
• The Pine-Richland Hockey Team skated against North Allegheny in a charity hockey event at North Park Ice Skating Rink Jan. 25 to benefit Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
• The PRHS English Department is raising money for efforts in Haiti. While students at Eden Hall are collecting necessities for the Brothers Brother’s Foundation, which is aiding efforts in Haiti.
• Personnel & Data Specialist Diane McGuire is being honored as a registered business school official.
• Several PRHS students qualified for the state FBLA conference in the spring.
• The TRY presented a check for $7,500 on behalf of the Trees Foundation for the Best Buddies program.

Board Appreciation

• Administrators, staff, students and parents honored the PR School Board for their dedication to school-related matters. This year’s theme is “Educating for Success. Inspiring Excellence.” Groups from PREA, PRESPA, PRHS, PRMS, Eden Hall Upper Elementary School and from Hance, Richland and Wexford Elementary Schools attended.
• Treasurer DennisSundo was honored for his years of service on the AW Beattie Board. RichHerko and AafkeLoney were also honored.
• Dr. Mary Bucci announced that Wexford Elementary Teacher Kimberly Campbell achieved tenured status and will be granted a Professional Employee contract.

Presentations

• PR Superintendent Dr. Mary Bucci & PRHS John Pietrusinski made a presentation on the PRHS Expansion Project in relation to the STEM curriculum program (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics).
• PR Director of Finances & Operations Douglas McCausland made a preliminary presentation of the 2010-11 budget as required by Act 1.

Action Items

Finances

• The board approved Jordan Tax Service as the deputy real estate tax collector for 2010 through 2013 for the Pine-Richland School District at a cost of $3.25 per account (and $1.65 per account for the installment process) which includes the preparation of the tax bills and collection of school real estate taxes.
• The board approved to exonerate the local real estate tax collectors for Richland Township and the Township of Pine for the 2009 tax duplicate and to turn over the 2009 delinquent tax listings to Jordan Tax Service for collection.

Academic Achievement

• The board approved the following concurrent/dual enrollment agreements as listed: University of Pittsburgh - College of Arts and Sciences, Community College of Allegheny County, LaRoche College, Seton Hill and Chatham University.

Student Activities

• The board approved the attendance of Jean Whalen at the Heart of Ohio Tour to visit seven colleges/universities April 11-15, 2010 at a cost of $265. No substitute is required.
• The board approved qualifying winter teams to participate in the PIAA Championship meets, matches and or games which may require overnight stays as listed:
  - Team Wrestling, Feb. 12-13 - Giant Center, Hershey

- Wrestling, March 11-13 - Giant Center, Hershey
- Girls'' Basketball, March 26, Bryce Jordan Center, PSU
- Boys' Basketball, March 27, Bryce Jordan Center, PSU
- Swimming & Diving, March 17-20, Bucknell University, Lewisburg

• The board approved Middle School 7th Grade Choir, 8th Grade Choir and A Cappella Choir to participate in the 2010 Music in the Parks Choir Competition in Cincinnati, OH on May 7-8, 2010 as presented. The trip is student funded.
• The board approved the attendance of a teacher, and students Zach Flaus and Adam Janssen, who were selected to participate in the PMEA Regional Orchestra in DuBois, PA Feb. 24-26, 2010 at a cost not to exceed $500.
• The board approved the attendance of high school students Patrick Nowak, Jenna Nelson, Samantha Lang and Heath Lang and student government co-sponsor Ashlyn Brill at the LEAD Student Government Conference in Washington, DC, Feb. 5-7, 2010. The trip is student funded.

Staff Services

• The board approved the retirement of Dr. Richard Pysch, Hance Elementary School principal, effective June 30, 2010. Dr. Mary Bucci noted that Pysch has 20 plus years serving the district well.
• The board approved: extensions of Rachel Doran’s long-term substitute assignment for the leave of Stephanie Yannotti (Eden Hall Upper Elementary Fifth Grade) from Jan. 18, 2010 through June 1, 2010 and Erica Nida’s long-term substitute assignment for the leave of Jamie Wadowsky (Richland Elementary kindergarten teacher) Feb. 1, 2010 through the end of the 2009-2010 school year.
• The board approved short-term substitutes: Brian Reed (PRHS physical education teacher) for the leave of Kurt Wolfe Jan. 25, 2010 through March 22, 2010.
• The board approved an extension leave for Stephanie Yannotti (Eden Hall fifth grade teacher) originally scheduled from Oct. 12, 2009 through Jan. 18, 2010, extending through June 1, 2010.
• The board approved unpaid leave for: Robert Hunt Feb 4 & 5, 2010 and JuliaStrejcek Mar. 10, 2010.
• The board approved independent volunteers Marsha Fino (Eden Hall Upper Elementary) & Susan McGeary (Richland Elementary).
• The board approved supplemental for 2009-2010: Sarah Thearle (PRMS Volleyball Coach/$2,170), Maria Misenhelter (Assistant Diving Coach/ $2,991), AmyKurtz (Sr. High Head Girls’ Softball Coach/$5,206) and MelissaRiley - (Middle School Girls’ Assistant Lacrosse Coach/$ 2,303).
• The board approved Kylie Miller’s supplemental resignation (1st Assistant Basketball Coach/effective Jan. 12, 2010)

Operational Services

• The board approved May 14, 2010 (originally a day off) as an in-service day, barring any further loss of instructional time and forgoing students from making up the missed day.
• The board approved submission of the Pine-Richland Educational Technology Plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Education as part of the Strategic Planning process.
• The board approved the disposal of the equipment outlined in the Recycling Inventory (scheduled for pickup by AERC Recycling Solutions Feb. 15) in accordance with Policy #622 - GASB Statement 34.

Upcoming Meetings

Student Activities Committee Meeting - Feb. 8 at 7:30 a.m.

Finance Committee Meeting - Feb. 8 - 6 p.m.
School Board Planning Session - Feb. 8, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
Regular School Board Meeting - Feb. 22, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.

Board Meeting Planning Session
Informational & Action Items
January 11, 2010

Informational Items
Representatives gave an update on the PRHS Construction Project (Project Update –Eckles; Schematic Site Plan –CEC and Traffic Impact Study Report - D.E. Wooster)

Academic Achievement

The board approved Michelle Switala’s attendance at the National Teacher of the Year Conference in Dallas, TX, January 26-29 at a cost of $500 for registration and of a substitute teacher. Travel, lodging and food expenses are covered by the Council of Chief State School officers.

Staff Services

Long-term Substitutes:
Rachel Nicoletto – extension of current substitute assignment for the leave of Robyn Wenzel (EHUE Grade 4) Jan. 18 through the end of the 2009-2010 school year

Molly Copple – extension of current part-time (two hours per day) substitute assignment providing instruction in the home Jan. 18 through the end of the 2009-2010 school year

Ryan Meals – extension of current substitute assignment as Earth & Space Science teacher at the High School Jan. 18 through the end of the 2009-2010 school year

Short-term Substitutes
Kristen Schwalm - short-term substitute for the leave of Michelle Frannitti (Wexford Elem. Grade 2) Jan. 7 - April 2

Extension of Child Rearing Leave:

Robyn Wenzel - EHUE 4 th Grade teacher, leave originally scheduled Aug. 24, 2009 - Jan. 15, 2010, extending through end of 2009-2010 school year.

Extended Leave of Absence:

JamieWadowsky - Richland Elem. Kindergarten teacher, an unpaid extended leave of absence Feb. 1 through the end of the 2009-2010 school year

Unpaid Leave of Absence:

Kimberly McCoid , Hance Elem. teacher, unpaid leave Jan. 20-22 for personal reasons

Resignations:

LisaBialas - EHUE Playground/Café Monitor effective Dec. 23, 2009

Corrine Steck -Hance Elem. Playground/Café Monitor effective Dec. 23, 2009

Independent Volunteers:

Shelley Schurer - Hance Elem., EHUE, PRMS & PRHS

Supplementals 2009-2010:

Kathleen Seibert - After School Reading Program Supervisor (Semester 2), $993; TimMarquette* - PRHS Musical Director/$3,452; Carole Rost* - PRHS Musical Costume Manager, $567; Carole Rost* - PRHS Musical House Manager, $1,519; Brad Oberg* - PRHS Musical Technical Director, $2,672; Steve Karpinski - PRHS Musical Stage Manager, $951; Christen Braun* - PRHS Musical Choreographer, $1,681; Jim Stillwagon - PRHS Musical Orchestra Director, $1,892 and Joy Hess - PRHS Musical Choral Director, $1,892

Supplemental Resignation:

Stephanie Myler – As Asst. Diving Coach effective Dec. 1, 2009

Student Teachers:

From Duquesne University: Jeff Hahn , Secondary Social Studies/PRMS Teacher Joe Bailey, March 1 - April 23 and Amanda Ozanich, Secondary Social Studies/PRHS Teacher Bill Florijan March 22 – June 10

Robert Morris University: Robert Puskas , Grades 7-12 Biology/PRHS Teacher Kathy Thomas Jan. 11 – April 7; Toni Zona, Business/Computer & Information Technology/PRMS Teacher Sheri Murslack Feb. 3 – April 30

Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Nicole Rosenfelder , Family & Consumer Science/PRHS Teacher Maria Nesbitt Jan. 19 – May 7

Slippe ry Rock University: Tracy Babicka , Physical Education/EHUE Teacher Eric Rosing Jan. 18 – March 12; PRHS Teacher Chris Koss March 16 – May 6; Brandi D’Amico, Physical Education/Richland Elem. Teacher Trent Matteson Jan. 18 – March 12 & PRMS Teacher John Haddad March 16 – May 6; John Hamed, Physical Education/PRMS Teacher John Haddad Jan. 18 – March 12; Richland Elem. Teacher Trent Matteson March 16 – May 6; Danyelle Whitman, Physical Education/PRHS Teacher Chris Koss Jan. 18 – March 12 & EHUE Teacher Eric Rosing March 16 – May 6

The board approved an agreement with the Children's Institute to obtain services of a teacher's aide from CI in accordance with the requirements of a Pine-Richland student's IEP as presented.

Upcoming Meetings

Jan. 25, 2010 – 7 p.m. – Board Appreciation

Feb. 8, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. – Planning Meeting

Feb. 22, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. – Regular Board Meeting

PRSD School Board Meeting
Action & Informational Items
December 15, 2009

Information Items

• PRMS Teacher Carol Scott shared her Flights of Discovery mission trip with the board.

Recognition Items
Administrators recognized:

• The 15 PR teachers, who are being nominated in the 2011 PA Teacher of the Year Awards Program. Read More…
• PRHS senior Rebecca Stabile for earning state semi-finalist status in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology.
• The Pine-Richland High Cheerleading Competition Team for earning a bid to nationals and recent awards and for being featured on a national program, and the PRMS Cheerleading Competition Team for competing and earning recent awards. Details…
• PRHS senior field hockey players Kat Klein and Rebecca Pereira for being selected as 2009 WPIAL AAA Section 1 All-Stars and senior Claire Kortyna and sophomore Alyssa Lerda being selected as 2009 AAA Section 1 Honorable Mention players.
• PRHS senior Maureen Hilton for receiving national recognition by being named to the 2009-2010 USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll.

Action Items

Finances

• The board authorized the issuance of a request for proposal for underwriting services.
  

Student Activities

• The board approved students who place at the Regional Leadership Conference on January 6, 2010, and sponsors Laura Blaze and JoeDomagala to attend the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference in Hershey, PA April 12-14, 2010. The trip is student funded. The only cost to the district would be for substitute teachers.
• The board approved qualifying students to participate in the PMEA regional Chorus Competition that may require an overnight stay at Butler March 10, 11 and 12 by participating in the most cost effective manner and the PMEA All State Chorus Competition April 21-24 in Pittsburgh. Students are required to stay overnight in Pittsburgh.
• The board approved attendance of the Pine-Richland High School Varsity Cheerleaders to the National Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, FL Feb. 12-15, 2010.

Staff Services

Short-term Substitute

• Sandy Rosemeyer leave replacement for ColleenRaup (Grade 5/EHUE) Dec. 2, 2009 - March 12, 2010
• Sherri Bohn leave replacement for MaureenJuliano (Grade 2/Hance Elementary) Jan. 4, 2010 – Feb. 12, 2010
• BrigittePatrick – Business Ed teacher at Eden Hall Upper Elementary originally scheduled May 11, 2009 – Jan. 15, 2010, extending through end of 2009-2010 school year.

Extension of Short-Term Substitute Assignment

• James Raible – Short-term substitute Business Ed teacher at Eden Hall Upper Elementary, assignment originally scheduled to end Jan. 16, 2010, extending through end of 2009-2010 school year.

Supplemental Contract

• GregLockley, 2009-2010 Boys’ Volleyball Head Coach - $4,340

Independent Volunteers

• Kate Hrach – Richland Elementary
• Lisa Coddington – Wexford Elementary & Eden Hall Upper Elementary
• Shelley Ranallo – Richland Elementary
• Caroline Heininger Kretz – Richland Elementary & Eden Hall Upper Elementary
• Vicki Martin – Richland Elementary & Eden Hall Upper Elementary
• Christopher Martin – Richland Elementary & Eden Hall Upper Elementary
• Jackie Weigand – Richland Elementary & Eden Hall Upper Elementary
• Natalya Stepanova -Sipper – Richland Elementary
• Heather Lazzaro – Richland Elementary

Student Teachers

• From the University of Pittsburgh:

• From Slippery Rock University:

• The board approved the creation of a full-time para-educator position to be assigned to Richland Elementary School effective immediately.
• The board authorized the issuance of a request for proposal for the food service program.
• The board accepted the report from the strategic planning committee who reported that no changes are needed to the strategic plan at this time.

Upcoming Board Meetings
* Please note the board meetings have changed for 2010.
January 11, 2009 - Planning Session – 7:30 p.m.
January 25, 2009 - Board Meeting/Board Recognition – 7 p.m.

Board Planning Session Information & Action Items - Dec. 8, 2009

The Pine-Richland School Board reorganized on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. and re-appointed Steve Hawbaker as president and Richard Herko as vice president during the board meeting. Dr. Jeffrey Banyas representing Region 2 in Pine and Richland Townships was newly elected in November to the seat vacated by Gary Deschamps, who retired after eight years.

The board will begin meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month starting in January 2010. Click here for complete details of reorganization. Click here for meeting dates.

Information Items

• Eckles Architect Cassie Reddinger gave an update on the PRHS expansion project.

Action Items

• Student Activities
  The board approved the Pine-Richland High School band trip to Norfolk, VA, April 30-May 1, 2010 to perform in the Azalea Parade as presented. The trip is student funded.

Upcoming Meetings (New Schedule!)
Tuesday, Dec. 15 – Regular Meeting – 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 11 – Planning Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 25 – Regular Meeting/Board Recognition -7 p.m.

PR Board Meeting Informational & Action Items
November 17, 2009

Special Notices: Board Approves PRHS Principal & Reorganization
Meeting Rescheduled for Dec. 8.

Informational Items

·         PRSD honored School Director Gary Deschamps who is retiring after eight years and PA Teacher of the Year Michelle Switala.

·         PRSD recognized PR Board President Stephen Hawbaker and PR Director Gary Deschamps for being named to the PSBA Honor Roll.

·         The board congratulated Olivia Heim and Taylor Perz for earning silver medals at the PIAA AAA Tennis Championships.

·         Dr. Mary Bucci, superintendent, reminded the public that the Empty Bowls fundraiser is being held on Sat., Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Click here for details. Bucci thanked the staff and support staff for their hard work as the district celebrates American Education Week.

·         Board President Stephen Hawbaker reflected on the memorial for Michael Slebodnik and thanked everyone involved.

·         Eckles Principal Architect Dan Engen presented a report on the high school expansion committee and brought a model of the expansion project.

·         Secretary of Education Gerald Zahorchak sent a letter congratulating the district for a successful audit of district operations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2006 and 2005.

Buildings & Grounds

·         The board approved submission of PlanCon Parts A and B for the high school expansion project.

Student Activities

·         The board approved the attendance of Adam Janssen to the National High School Honors Orchestra February 16-19, 2010 in Santa Clara, CA. The district will contribute $600 towards the trip which is 50 percent of the cost. If accompanied by a chaperone, he/she will be responsible for the full cost of the trip.

Staff Services

·         The board approved short-term substitutes: Jordan Duncan - leave replacement for Kimberly Campbell (Richland & Wexford Elementary music teacher) from Dec. 1, 2009 - March 12, 2009 and Paula Vigrass –leave replacement for Nichole Savinda (PRHS math teacher) from Dec. 7, 2009 - March 12, 2009.

·         The board approved playground/café monitor Kathy Ackerman at Eden Hall Upper Elementary effective Dec. 1, 2009.

·         The approved leave for Eden Hall Upper Elementary sixth grade teacher April Lichina Nov. 24 & 25, 2009.

·         The board approved Richland Elementary second grade teacher Misty Smith’s child rearing leave extension through March 19, 2010 (originally scheduled to end Jan. 15, 2010).

·         The board approved an extension for Elizabeth Maher through March 26, 2010 (originally scheduled to end Jan. 15, 2010).

·         The board approved independent volunteers: Gertrude McCurry (Richland Elementary/Eden Hall Upper Elementary), Kim Buffer (Richland Elementary), Susan Hong-Bang (Richland Elementary), Debra Crnarich (Wexford Elementary), Fabienne Prokesch (PRMS), Kim Marek (Richland Elementary/Eden Hall Upper Elementary), Tracey Reich (Eden Hall Upper Elementary), Marsha Wade (Wexford Elementary), Robin Rishel (Richland Elementary), Susan Martinez (Richland Elementary), Elaine Szalay (Wexford Elementary/Eden Hall Upper Elementary), Melanie Koenig (Richland Elementary), Sean Mulzet (Hance Elementary), Judith Krysa (Hance Elementary), Stephanie Cox (Richland Elementary/Eden Hall Upper Elementary), Jana Cherry (PRMS), Deborah Roper (Eden Hall Upper Elementary/PRMS), Julia Vidic (Hance Elementary/Eden Hall Upper Elementary) and Donna Pfeifer (PRHS).

·         The board approved Kylie Miller* as senior high 1st assistant girls’ basketball coach ($5,277), Danielle Czegan (student government - junior class caucus/school spirit committee tri-sponsor ($828), Joe Domagala (student government - junior class caucus/school spirit committee/tri-sponsor ($828) and Laura Blaze (student government-junior class caucus/school spirit committee/Tri-Sponsor ($828). *non-employee

·         The board approved to revise the date of Assistant Superintendent Dr. David Foley's commission and extend the employment agreement to commence on Nov. 1, 2009 and end Oct. 31, 2012 as a directive with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

·         The board approved John Pietrusinski as Pine-Richland High School principal effective Dec. 1, 2009.

·         The board approved the second reading of Policy # 209 - Health Examinations/Screenings.

Operational Services

·         The board approved PRSD's membership in the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Board, which will be empowered to make bulk purchases of selected items for 2010, with Douglas McCausland named as the representative and Dana Siford as an alternate to the Joint Purchasing Board.

Upcoming Meetings

·         Dec. 7, 2009 – Student Activities Committee Meeting -7:30 a.m.

·         Dec. 8, 2009 - Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

·         Dec. 8, 2009 (New Meeting Date!) Reorganization – 7:30 p.m.

·         Dec. 15, 2009 – Regular Board Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

 Pine-Richland School Board Planning Meeting

Informational & Action Items
November 3, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.

Informational Items

·         PRSD will honor retiring board member Gary Deschamps and PA Teacher of the Year Michelle Switala on Nov. 17, 2009 at 7:30 p.m., during the regular board meeting. Please join us to celebrate their accomplishments.

·         The architect gave an update on the high school construction project.

Buildings & Grounds

·         The board approved an Agreement with David E. Wooster and Associates, Inc. for the preparation of a Traffic Impact Study for the proposed expansion to the Pine-Richland High School at a cost of $8,700.

·         The board approved Cernica Engineering, Inc to perform geotechnical services for the high school expansion project at a cost of $15,090 as presented.

·         The board approved North Hills Engineering to conduct a topographic survey of the Trees property (about 450' wide x 650' long adjacent to the high school) at a cost of $1,750. Once the property has been defined, additional meets and bounds surveying would be required at an additional fee.

Student Activities

·         The board approved the attendance of the following students/chaperone at the Pennsylvania Association of Student Council's State Conference at Pennridge High School, Perkasie, PA Nov. 13-15, 2009. The trip is student funded. Participating PRHS students include: Brian McWilliams, Dominic Giordano, Sam Lang, Heath Lang, Jenna Nelson, Jocelyn Mackay, Allie Marshall, J. Alexandra Brachocki, Pat Nowak and Alexa Profozich; and PRMS students Carrie Liebensperger and Zach Skirpan; and sponsor/chaperone Ashlyn Brill.

Staff Services

·         The board approved the first reading of Policy # 209 - Health Examinations/Screening.

·         The board approved Rebecca Keller as a para-educator at Richland Elementary School effective Nov. 18, 2009 and the resignation of Kevin McCabe, playground/café monitor at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School, effective Oct. 23, 2009

·         The board approved supplemental including Brittany Pikur as 9th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach ($4,465), Benjamin Rings – PRMS Head Wrestling Coach ($3,439), Abby Clark - Girls’ Field Hockey JV/2nd Assistant Coach ($3,070)

Upcoming Meetings
Nov. 17, 2009 – Regular Board Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 1, 2009 –Board Reorganization - 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 15, 2009 – Regular Board Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

Pine-Richland School Board
Action & Informational Items
October 20, 2009

 For a complete look at the Agenda, please click here.

Informational Items

• Honorable Judge Joy Flowers Conti administered the Oath of Office to Pine-Richland’s new assistant superintendent Dr. David Foley. Foley will begin Nov. 2, 2009. Read More…
• Eight PR students have been named Commended students in the National Merit Scholarship program.Read more…
• Para Educator Mary Jo Kennedy is being recognized by the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security. Details.
• Middle school teacher Kate Pfeifer will be modeling and supporting St. Barnabas Charities’ annual Fashion Gala - “Pittsburgh Style” Saturday, October 24th. Details…
• The student activities committee, in conjunction with a group of high school teachers, high school administration and student government, agreed to the use of a basic string book bag during the school day. The purpose of the book bag, which would not exceed 11" by 17", would provide students with the ability to carry necessary classroom supplies. Bags must meet the approval of the high school administration. No other bags or purses big enough to carry a book will be permitted.
• PR junior Jake Anna and sophomores Jenna Nelson and Allie Marshall attended the board meeting as student representatives and plan to do so regularly.

Finance

• The board renewed the 20 09-2010 membership with the Alliance Against Drugs for a fee of $5,000. This is a Safe and Drug Free School and Community Grant program expense.
• The board approved the 2009 Pine-Richland School District Property Tax Rebate Program. Click here for the resolution.

Academic Achievement

• The board approved the supplemental reading list for sixth grade as listed:
• Sahara Special by Esme Raji Codell (Hyperion Paperbacks for Children)
• The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
• Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick (Scholastic Inc.)
• The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton (McDougal Littell)
• The board approved out-of-state conference requests from:
• Janice Bagnato to attend Lindamood-Bell Talkies Workshop in Cleveland Ohio Dec. 4 & Dec. 10 at a cost of $447 each.
• Kris Scheller to attend the Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Training Dec. 2-3, 2009 at a cost of $939 plus mileage.
• The board approved Michelle Switala to conduct a research study for her Algebra II classes analyzing the discourse of small groups of students engaged in proof-making activities. The activities will be videotaped, transcribed, and charted with all names changed to protect the anonymity of the students.

Student Activities

• The board approved qualifying fall teams to participate in the PIAA Championship meets, matches and or games which may require overnight stays.
• Football - December 19, Hershey
• Boys & Girls Golf – Oct. 26-28, York PA
• Boys Soccer – Nov. 21 - Hershey PA
• Girls Soccer – Nov. 21 - Hershey PA
• Cross Country – Nov. 7, Hershey PA
• Girls Team Tennis –Oct. 30-31, Hershey PA
• Girls Single & Doubles – Nov. 6-7, Hershey PA
• Girls Field Hockey – Nov. 21 Local (Whitehall High School)
• Girls Volleyball – Nov. 13-14, York PA
• The board approved overnight requests for qualifying students to in Honors Band events as listed:
• PMEA Region Band - Waynesburg High School- March 24-26,
• PMEA All State Band/Jazz Apr. 21-24 Pittsburgh (3-5 students)
• The board approved the list of student organizations and officers for 2009-2010 as long as they have completed compliance with Board Policy #618 Student Account Funds. Click here for the list.
• The board approved the attendance of the varsity girls softball team at Disney's High School Softball Spring Training at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex March 26-30 or March 12-16, 2010. The trip is student funded.

Staff Services

• The board approved a change of employment status for LisaMcKenzie, from 10-month secretary for Facilities Use and Student Information Office to a 12-month secretary for Facilities Use and Transportation & Security Services, effective Oct. 21, 2009.
• The board approved NancyLoughrey, as a short-term substitute leave replacement for StaceySpencer (high school learning support teacher) from Nov. 9 through Dec. 23, 2009.
• The board approved Pamela Bryant, playground/recess aide initially assigned to Wexford Elementary effective Oct. 21, 2009.
• The board approved the following independent volunteers for Wexford Elementary: Heather Jay, Pamela Bryant, Diane Ebner, Colleen Meyers and Moira Singer and for Richland Elementary: Karen Dudkowski and Frank Monaco and for Eden Hall & PRMS: Diane Ebner and Singer. Singer also was approved for the MS & HS.
• The board approved the following supplementals for:
• Laura Wagner ** – 2 nd Assistant Forensics Sponsor (PRHS), $2,553
• Brian Gaetano ** - Sr. High Head Boys’ Basketball Coach, $8,118
• Gary Torso – Sr. High 1 st Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, $5,277
• Joe Bailey – Sr. High 2 nd Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, $4,871
• David Richey ** - 9 th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, $4,465
• Chris Lebakkan ** - 8 th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, $4,059
• Joe McCarthy ** - 7 th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, $4,059
• Bob Utz – Sr. High 2 nd Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, $4,871
• Peter Barry – Head Coach Swimming, $4,601
• Stephanie Myler – Assistant Coach Girls’ Swimming, $2,991
• Jeffrey Armstrong ** - Assistant Coach Boys’ Swimming, $2,991
• David Fiore – Sr. High Head Boys’ Wrestling Coach, $6,878
• Stephen Joseph – Sr. High 1 st Assistant Boys’ Wrestling Coach, $4,471
• Rob Densmore – Sr. High 2 nd Assistant Boys’ Wrestling Coach, $4,127
• Nathan Goheen – Middle School Assistant Boys’ Wrestling Coach, $3,095

**Non-employee
*Approvals are contingent upon presentation and verification of all required clearances and verification of employment history and references.

Operational Services

• The board appointed Doctors John D. Chips, DDS; and Timothy J. Chips, DMD, as designated school dentists per the terms of the Letter of Agreement dated Oct. 20, 2009 for school years 2009-2010, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012.
• The board appointed Renaissance Family Practice-UPMC, as the designated school physician group per the terms of the Physician Services Agreement dated Oct. 20, 2009, for school years 2009-2010, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012.

Upcoming Meetings

• Planning Session - Change – Nov. 3, 2009 – 8 p.m. (after polls close)
• Originally scheduled Nov. 4 in calendar due to elections, but moved back to Nov. 3 with a later start date.
• Regular Board Meeting – Nov. 17, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.

Pine-Richland School Board Planning Session
7:30 p.m. on October 6, 2009

Overview of Informational & Action Items

Visit www.pinerichland.org/boarddocs.htm for a complete look at board action items.

Informational Items

• SynergIT Representatives gave a report on a technology audit it conducted.
• Dr. Ron Meisberger gave an update on student information system. The services available for parents to view achievement data of their children will go live Friday, Oct. 9, 2009.
• Eckles Architecture Representative Cassandra Reddinger gave an update on the expansion of the high school.
• School Director Therese Dawson gave an update on the Keystone Exams. Click here for more information.
• School Director Aafke Loney reminded folks about Homecoming Festivities.
  Read More…

Staff Services

• The board elected Dr. David Foley as PRSD assistant superintendent as per conditions in the assistant superintendent's employment agreement commencing on Nov. 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2012. (Read More…)

Temporary Professional Employee*

• The board approved Angela Zastrow as a full-time English teacher assigned to PRHS effective Oct. 12, 2009.

Support Staff*
The board approved:

• KimberlyMullen as a para-educator preliminarily assigned to Eden Hall Upper Elementary effective Nov. 2, 2009
• LaurenWoods as a para-educator preliminarily assigned to Eden Hall effective Oct. 23, 2009.

Short-Term Substitute Teachers*

The board approved:

• Tracey Hannan , as a short-term substitute leave replacement for PRHS Social Studies Teacher Bob Wiskemann Oct. 5, 2009 through Nov. 2, 2009
• Ryan Meals , as a short-term substitute Earth & Space Science Teacher Oct. 5, 2009 through January 15, 2010
• RickLang’s assignment extension as short-term substitute strings instructor for the leave of ElisaMata from Oct. 5 to Nov. 13, 2009

Playground/Recess Aide

• The board approved playground/recess aide Joanne Bonasso initially assigned to Wexford Elementary effective Oct. 13, 2009

Leave Without Pay

• The board approved leave without pay for PRHS Family & Consumer Science Teacher Marie Nesbitt February 10, 11 and 12, 2009 and School Psychologist Melissa Kuban October 2, 5, 6 and 7, 2009.

Independent Volunteers

• The board approved independent volunteers: Tina Cooper – Eden Hall, Richland Elementary; Candace Connolly – Wexford Elementary; Mary Hansen – Eden Hall, Wexford Elementary; and Emily Gingrich – Eden Hall, Wexford Elementary.

Supplementals

• The board approved supplemental contracts for Megan Kohler – PRMS talent show sponsor- $1,872; Terry Owens – AFS Sponsor, $1,113 and Amy Devinney – Key Club Sponsor, $1,060.

*Approvals are contingent upon presentation and verification of all required clearances and verification of employment history and references.

• The board voted to create a para-educator position at Richland Elementary (budged item for 2009-10).

Buildings & Grounds

• The board authorized CEC (Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.) to conduct civil engineering services at a cost of $80,000 for the High School Expansion and Renovation Project.

Academic Achievement

• The board approved the purchase of the following textbooks which have been on 30 day public display:
• AP Economics Textbook - Principles of Economics, South Western Cengage Learning, 2009 -25 books at $142 each
• AP Psychology – Psychology, Ninth Edition, New York: Worth, 2010 - 110 books at $105 each
• AP US History - Liberty, Equality, Power: A History of the American People, 3rd ed. Author: John Murrin, et. al. - 80 books at $94.95 each
• The board approved Kay Heilman’s attendance at the Choice Literacy/Cafe in the Classroom Workshop in Rockland, Maine Oct. 18, 2009 at a cost of $295. No substitute is required. Heilman is paying her own travel expenses.
• The board approved LauraBlaze and JoeDomagala’s attendance at the FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference in Baltimore, MD Nov. 6-7, 2009 at no cost to the district other than that of substitute teachers on Nov. 6, 2009.
• The board approved the following as volunteer coaches for 2009-2010: Kevin McCabe (Football), Shawn Bence (Boys Soccer), Abby Clark (Field Hockey), Mark Conrad (Field Hockey) and Jennifer Malandro (Girls Basketball).
  

Upcoming Meetings

• Regular Board Meeting – Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
• Planning Session – TBA (November)
• Regular Board Meeting – Nov. 17, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.

Pine-Richland School Board
Action & Informational Items
September 15, 2009

Informational Items

• Nearly two dozen PRHS students will be participating in the Pittsburgh G-20 Student Summit at Fox Chapel High School on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009.  Teachers Terry Owens and JeanineEsch are overseeing PRHS participation at Fox Chapel. Click here for more details.
• Eckles Architecture (BobNaugle & Cassie Reddinger) presented a report on the PRHS expansion project.

Action Items

Finance

• The board appointed L. Douglas McCausland, as the voting representative and Dennis Sundo and Dana Siford as alternate voting representatives to the Regional Tax Collection Committee in compliance with Act 32 requirements.

Building & Grounds

• The board approved Florida Consulting to conduct a Visual Roof Survey and Written Report and an Infrared Roof Moisture Survey for the high school additions and alterations project at a cost of $8,000 pending agreement of a final contract
• The board approved David E. Wooster & Associates to administer a traffic scoping meeting for the high school addition and alterations project at a cost of $1,260.

Academic Achievement

• The board permitted the administration of a foreign language classroom anxiety scale to the Spanish III class under the supervision of Alexandra Batouyios, high school Spanish teacher, as part of her master's degree program at Clarion University.
• The board approved the f ollowing out-of-state conference requests: Tim Converse at the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Math Teaching Fellows in Denver, Colorado Nov. 13-15 at no cost to the district (No substitute required.) Jane Dorman, Kathy Giegel and Allison Monk at the Choice Literacy/Cafe in the Classroom Workshop in Rockland, Maine Oct. 18, 2009 at a cost of $295 each (No substitutes required). The teachers are paying their own travel expenses. Elissa Shoaf at the 2009 National Reading Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, December 2-5, 2009 at no cost to the district other than that of a substitute teacher. She is covering her travel expenses.

• The board discussed the adoption of Textbooks (30-day public display) - The books will be presented for approval on Oct. 6, 2009. They include: AP Economics Textbook - Principles of Economics, South Western Cengage Learning, 2009 - $142 each; AP Psychology - Psychology ,9th Edition, New York: Worth, 2010 - $105 each; and AP US History - Liberty, Equality, Power: A History of the American People, 3rd ed. Author: John Murrin, et. al. - $94.95 each.
• The board approved an agreement with the Mars Home for Youth to purchase four student placements at a cost of $12,600 each.

Staff Services

The board approved:

Short-Term Substitute Teachers

• RachelDoran, as a short-term substitute leave replacement for Stephanie Yanotti (Grade 5 teacher at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School) for the period from Oct. 9, 2009 – Jan. 18, 2010
• RickLang, extension of current assignment as a short-term substitute strings instructor (for leave of Elisa Mata) Oct. 5, 2009 – Nov. 13, 2009.
• TiffanyBooth, extension of current assignment as a short-term substitute business teacher at Eden Hall Upper Elementary (for leave of Brigitte Patrick) October 12, 2009 – Jan. 15, 2009.
• JamesRaibleII, extension of current assignment as a short-term substitute business teacher at Eden Hall Upper Elementary.

Support Staff*

• Kevin McCabe, as a playground/recess aide at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School, effective Sept. 16, 2009.
• Rosie O’Grady Ravish as a playground/recess aide at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School effective Sept. 16, 2009.

Resignation

• Michael Elko , as a high school English teacher, effective Sept. 4, 2009.
• Kathy Ackerman , as a playground/recess aide, effective Sept. 2, 2009.
• Jennifer Novotny , as middle school talent show sponsor, effective immediately.

Leave Without Pay

• Virginia Hoffman - high school para-educator, Nov. 9, 2009, for personal reasons
• Lauren Martin – high school English teacher, Sept. 21-23, 2009, for personal reasons
• Ilene Greenblatt - Hance special education teacher, Sept. 28, 2009, for personal reasons
• Brenda Elser – Hance elementary para-educator, Nov. 3 (half-day) and Nov. 4-6, 2009, for personal reasons

Independent Volunteers

• Michelle Longmore – Wexford Elementary
• Beth Gagliardi – Richland Elementary
• Tammi Grumski – Richland Elementary/Eden Hall Upper Elementary
• Nancy Gleyze – Eden Hall Upper Elementary
• Deborah Barnes – Richland Elementary & Eden Hall Upper Elementary
• Jennifer Bissell – Hance Elementary
• Kelly Romeo – Richland Elementary, Eden Hall Upper Elementary, Middle School & High School
• Dineen O’Leary – Wexford Elementary

Supplementals

• Mary Jo Kennedy – Best Buddies Sponsor, $661
• Penny Wippenbeck – Talent Show Co-Director (Eden Hall), $936
• Jennifer Noel – Talent Show Co-Director (Eden Hall), $936
• Matthew Roberts – Diversity Club/Multicultural Club Sponsor, $1,113
• Caitlin Bogosta – 8th grade Cheerleading Coach, $2,176
• Sheri Murslack – Business Education Dept. Co-Chairperson, $1,056
• Sue Baillie – Webmaster (HS), $1,574

*Approvals are contingent upon presentation and verification of all required clearances and verification of employment history and references

• The board approved the following contracted agreements as presented: Laura Dobrich to provide physical therapy at an hourly rate of $60 and Danae Nichols to provide occupational therapy at an hourly rate of $50.
• The board approved the creation of an assistant high school principal position.
• The board approved John Mayberry and John Pietrusinski as interim high school co-principals effective Sept. 16, 2009 until a date to be determined.

Upcoming Meetings

• Operational Services Committee Meeting – Oct. 6, 2009 at 6 p.m.
• School Board Planning Meeting – Oct. 6, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
• School Board Regular Meeting – Oct. 20, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.

Pine-Richland School Board Planning Session
Informational & Action Items

Sept. 1, 2009

 Informational Items

• Dr. Mary Bucci gave an update on H1N1. The administration has been meeting regularly on this topic. She reminded everyone to be diligent about flu preventions and visit the state’s new guidelines. Additional information can be found on the PRSD website at: www.pinerichland.org/fluupdate.htm .
• She also reminding visitors to sign and out as they visit the school buildings.
• School Director Theresa Dawson gave an update on the Keystone Examinations. Continue to visit www.pinerichland.org/keystone082009.htm for further updates.
• Monark Transportation’s Mark Schmidt gave an update on the recommendation to eliminate the Dragon Rouge Bus Stop in King of Arms citing that bus would have to back up in the plan because the cul-de-sac turn radius is below recommended safety standards.
• Communications Director Rachel Hathhorn congratulated 2004 graduate Neil Walker for being called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Visit www.pinerichland.org/walkerpirate.htm for details.

Staff Services

Temporary Professional Employees

The board approved the following temporary professional employees*:

• Erin Szymanski , as a half-time Eden Hall world language teacher effective Aug. 24, 2009
• Amy Burch , as a half-time Eden Hall world language teacher assigned effective Aug. 24, 2009
• Christopher Shaulis , as a full-time special middle school education teacher assigned at a date to be determined

Short Term Substitute Teachers
The board approved the following short-term substitute teachers*:

• Rachel Nicoletto , as a short-term substitute leave replacement for Robyn Wenzel (Eden Hall 4 th grade teacher) Aug. 24, 2009 until Jan. 15, 2010
• Kasey Poorman , as a short-term substitute leave replacement for Tracy Caruso (PRHS Earth/Space Science teacher) Aug. 24, 2009 until Nov. 17, 2009

Support Staff

The board approved the following support staff*:

• KathyAckerman, change of status from full-time para-educator to Wexford Elementary playground/recess aide effective Aug. 24, 2009
• MarjorieReiland, change of status from substitute support personnel to Hance Elementary kindergarten arrival/dismissal aide effective Sept. 2, 2009
• Amy Strayer , change of status from substitute support personnel to Hance Elementary playground/recess aide effective Sept. 2, 2009
• Mary Brzoska , Hance Elementary playground/recess aide effective Sept. 2, 2009
• AlyssaHacker, Wexford Elementary kindergarten arrival/dismissal aide effective Sept. 2, 2009

Resignations

• Rachel Kittenbrink as a special education teacher effective Aug. 21, 2009
• Lydia Puniak as a playground/cafeteria monitor effective immediately

Leave of Absences

• Brigitte Patrick , EHUE business education teacher, granted extension of unpaid leave from Oct. 14 – 15, 2010
• Misty Smith , Richland Elementary 2 nd Grade teacher, granted leave from Aug. 24 2009 – Jan. 11, 2010

Supplementals

• Barb Cornibe – Elementary Science Department Chairperson - $2,112
• Tammy Godino – Guidance K-12 Department Chairperson - $2,112
• Rebecca Erskine – Special Education 7-12 Department Chairperson - $2,112
• Cecelia Kelly – Foreign Language K-12 Chairperson - $2,112
• Dave Supinski – Music Department K-12 Chairperson - $2,112
• Jennifer Fink – Middle School Language Arts Department Co-Chairperson - $1,056
• JenniferLatronicaBubb – Middle School Language Arts Department Co-Chairperson - $1,056
• Chris Turner – Eden Hall Audio Visual Director - $472
• Jill Linsz – Eden Hall Choral Director - $1,486
• SilvioAndreassi – Eden Hall Intramural Sponsor - $1,872
• Mark Kunz – Eden Hall Intramural Sponsor - $1,872
• Carol Conner – Eden Hall Intramural Sponsor - $1,872
• Julie Dayton – Eden Hall Talent Show Director - $1,872
• Chris Turner – Eden Hall Webmaster - $1,574
• Harry Daniels – Hance Audio Visual Co-Director - $236
• Kevin McKinney – Hance Audio Visual Co-Director - $236
• Lin McKinnis - Author’s Club Co-Sponsor - $517.50
• Jennifer Latronica Bubb ** – Author’s Club Co-Sponsor - $517.50

**Jennifer Latronica Bubb was previously approved as Author’s Club sponsor, but would now like to co-sponsor the club with Lynn McKinnis

Independent Volunteers

• KellySanguini – Eden Hall, PRMS & PRHS
• Emily Willard – Eden Hall
• Linda Silma – Wexford Elem & Eden Hall
• Richard Herrle – PRMS & PRHS
• Lisa Gaffey – Wexford & Eden Hall
• Michelle Hall – Richland
• Linda Metzmaier – Eden Hall
• Edward Metzmaier – Eden Hall
• Diane Kingan – Eden Hall
• Lisa DiTullio – Hance & Eden Hall
• John Folmer , Jr. – Hance & Eden Hall
• Mary Folmer – Hance & Eden Hall

Pool Staff (Effective Sept. 2, 2009)

• Zakary Fedunok – Life Guard/Swim Instructor
• Paul Schreiber – Life Guard/Swim Instructor
• Graham Fennel – Life Guard

*All contracts and approvals are contingent upon presentation and verification of all required clearances and verification of employment history and references.

Volunteer Coach

• The board approved CarlyRiggin as a volunteer coach to work with the field hockey program.

Buildings & Grounds

The board approved a proposed change order from IA Construction for the PennDot required handicap accessible modifications to the intersection at Bakerstown and Meridian Roads at a cost of $57,289.

Upcoming Meetings
Student Activities Committee Meeting - September 14 at 7:30 a.m.
Regular Board Meeting - Sept. 15, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
Board Planning Session – Oct. 6, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
Operational Services Committee Meeting - October 6 - 6 p.m.

Pine-Richland School Board Informational & Action Items
August 18, 2009 – 7:30 p.m .

Informational Items

• Principal Architect Dan Engen from Eckles Architecture made a presentation on the High School Expansion/Renovation Options during Committee Meeting at 6 p.m.
• During the Board Meeting, School Director Therese Dawson gave an update on Keystone Exams. There is still time to take action. Click here for details.
• School Board Director Gary Deschamps reported that SynergIT will present information on the technology audit at the September 1 Board Planning meeting.
• Superintendent Dr. Mary Bucci reported that the district will improve its process of textbook adoption, and that training for the MIG student accounting software system has been ongoing.
• Finance & Operations Director Doug McCausland gave details about the Turnpike Construction Project. Click here to see how it will affect the roadways in our district.

Recognition Items

• Pine-Richland ninth grader RebeccaBuffer was named the winner of Senator Jane Orie’s “There Ought to Be a Law Contest”.  Buffer wrote up a proposal that calls for lengthier prison sentences for drivers with high alcohol content levels, which would be an amendment to the current law.
• Pine-Richland High School senior AaronKovalchick was awarded by NEXT Magazine with the 2009 Student Excellence Award for his work on the “Stuff a Bus” project and will be featured in the fall issue of the Next: a Guide to Life after High School.
• CaseySmallwood, a senior varsity attack player at Pine-Richland High School was named an Adidas High School All-American and selected to represent the Eastern Central Region of PA in the 2009 Adidas National Lacrosse Classic.
• PRMS Teacher CarolScott is one of only 120 teachers from across the US selected to participate in the 2009 Weightless Flights of Discovery program made possible by the Northrop Grumman Corporation Foundation in collaboration with the Zero Gravity Corporation. She will participate in the flight program Sept. 24.

Action Items

Buildings & Grounds

• The board approved the High School Renovation Project to approve the High School Renovation Project - Northwest Addition. Click here for the news brief.
• The board approved Eckles Architecture as the architect for the high school expansion project as per agreement.
• The board approved to authorize the issuance of an RFP for a Construction Manager for the high school construction project.
• The board approved North Hills Engineering Co. to provide a land survey of the secondary campus in preparation for the high school renovation project at a cost of $19,800.
• The board approved Change Order G-1 in the amount of a $6,297.81 credit from Pro Grass LLC due to less repairs needed than required and end zone changes for the synthetic turf replacement project.

Student Activities

• The board approved supplemental contracts for:

T J Srsic – A V Director (PRMS), $1,553

T J Srsic – Webmaster (PRMS), $1,574

Jerry Glevicky – A V Director (Wexford), $472

Lee Rickard – Choral Director (PRHS), $2,010

Jon Conner – Weight Room Co-Supervisor, $2,678

Chris Koss – Weight Room co-Supervisor, $2,678

David Belchick – Secondary Orchestra Director (Strings), $2,010

Jim Stillwagon – Instrumental Band Director-non marching (Eden Hall), $1,468

Fred Mazur – Instrumental Band Director –non marching (Eden Hall), $1,468

Dave Supinski – Instrumental Band Director-non marching (PRMS & PRHS), $1,468

Brian Scott – Instrumental Band Director-non marching (PRHS), $1,468

Amy Bille – Color Guard Instructor, $3,558

Sue Baillie – Newspaper Co-Sponsor (PRHS), $926.50

Lisa Erb – Newspaper Co-Sponsor (PRHS), $926.50

Valerie Orwig – Yearbook Sponsor (PRHS), $3,645

Steve Karpinski – Stage Manager (PRHS), $1,304

Heather Flora – Choral Director (PRMS) 2/3, $700.00

Jennifer Novotny – Choral Director (PRMS) 1/3, $495.33

Danielle Hitson* - Sr. High Head Cheerleader Coach, $4,352

Danielle DeRenzo* - Sr. High 1st Asst. Cheerleader Coach, $2,829

Rachel Doran - Sr. High 2nd Asst. Cheerleader Coach, $2,611

Sheria Carll – 9th Grade Cheerleading Coach, $2,393

Non employee

• The board approved SusanShepard as a volunteer coach for the girls' field hockey program.

Staff Services

• The board approved the following:

Temporary Professional Employees* (Effective August 24, 2009):Rachael Mandell, as a full-time guidance counselor assigned to Pine-Richland High School; Benjamin Rings, as a full-time special education/learning support teacher assigned to Pine-Richland Middle School; Regan Shebeck, as a half-time science/biology teacher assigned to Pine-Richland High School and Jennifer Noel, as a half-time music education teacher assigned to Eden Hall Upper Elementary School

Long-Term Substitute Teachers*: JenniferDougherty, as a long-term substitute leave replacement for AngelaSrsic (PRMS Language Arts Teacher) from August 24, 2009 until the end of the 2009-2010 school year

Short-Term Substitute Teachers*: Courtney DiSalvo, as a short-term substitute leave replacement for Lisa Sciuli (Grade 2 teacher at Richland Elementary School) from August 24, 2009 until October 13, 2009; Tiffany Booth, as a short-term substitute leave replacement for ShanaDent (PRMS Business Education Teacher) August 24, 2009 until October 6, 2009; Sharon Cready, as a short-term substitute leave replacement for AprilLichina (Eden Hall Upper Elementary Sixth Grade Teacher) from August 24, 2009 until October 20, 2009; Melissa Silvernail, as a short-term substitute leave replacement for DenaKing (Eden Hall Upper Elementary Fifth Grade Teacher) from August 24, 2009 until January 15, 2010; James Raible II, as a short-term substitute leave replacement for Brigette Patrick (Eden Hall Upper Elementary Business Education Teacher) from August 24, 2009 until October 20, 2009; Richard Lang, as a short-term substitute leave replacement for Elisa Mata (Strings Instructor) from August 24, 2009 until October 9, 2009; and Molly Copple, as a short-term substitute special education teacher to provide instruction in the home, on a one-quarter time (2 hours per day) basis from August 24, 2009 until January 15, 2010

Support Staff*: KathleenDuff, as a 10-month PRHS secretary, effective August 17, 2009; KathyAckerman, PRMS para-educator, effective August 24, 2009; Laura Standish, PRHS para-educator, August 24, 2009; Kimberly Smelser, change of status from Eden Hall Upper Elementary Playground/Recess Aide to Richland Elementary Para-educator; MichelleRushmore, Wexford Elementary Para-Educator, effective August 24, 2009; Anne Cress, Eden Hall Upper Elementary Para-Educator, effective August 24, 2009; Brenda Provenzano, Eden Hall Upper Elementary Para-Educator Elementary School, effective August 24, 2009; Anne Serafini, change of status from Substitute Support Staff to Playground/Recess Aide at Wexford Elementary School, effective August 26, 2009; Judy Klobuchar, change of status from substitute support staff to Playground/Recess Aide at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School, effective August 26, 2009; Eleanor “Nell” Harnick, kindergarten arrival/dismissal aide at Richland Elementary; Mary Rose Franks, playground/recess aide at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School; and Kristy Mitchell, playground/recess aide at Wexford Elementary School

Leave of Absence: Sandra Moeller , an unpaid leave of absence for the 2009-2010 school year pursuant to Board Policy #439, subject to the condition that Mrs. Moeller’s current position will be filled, and Mrs. Moeller will be reinstated to a position within her area certification upon return from said leave if such a position is available at such time; Angela Srsic, PRMS Language Arts Teacher, unpaid leave from October 4, 2009 through the end of the 2009-2010 school year; and Jamie Wadowsky, Richland Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, unpaid leave from August 24, 2009 through January 29, 2010.

Intern: Susan Lazar, intern with Dr. Maura Paczan in the School Pscyhologist’s office for the 2009-2010 school year at a stipend of $8,500.

Resignation: Michael Loughead, as Director of Pupil Services, effective August 25, 2009; Candace Tierno, Kindergarten Arrival/Dismissal Aide at Hance Elementary, effective immediately; Roberta Kemp, paraeducator at Eden Hall UE, effectively immediately; Melissa Motley, paraeducator at Eden Hall UE, effective immediately.

Independent Volunteers: Gina Whitney , Eden Hall Upper; Melissa Fahler – Eden Hall Upper Elementary; Mary Lynn Fieldhammer – Eden Hall Upper; Michael Rosenberg – Eden Hall Upper Elementary;

Student Trainer: Nancy Dippold from Duquesne University, to work with Michele Pcsolyar, Athletic Trainer Office, 2009-2010 school year

*All contracts and approvals are contingent upon presentation and verification of all required clearances and verification of employment history and references.

• The board approved the third and final reading of Policy 202 Eligibility of Non Resident.

Upcoming Meetings

September 1, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
September 15, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.

Pine-Richland School District
Informational & Board Action Items
August 4, 09