Pine-Richland School District

Pine-Richland School Board Planning Meeting
Action Items

June 2, 2009

Finances
The board approved:

To establish the following tax rates for the fiscal year 2009-2010:
1. Real estate tax rate of 20.2 mills
2. Earned Income Tax of 0.5%
3. Act 511 Per Capita Tax of $5.00 for individuals age 18 and older
4. Pennsylvania School Code Per Capita Tax of $5.00 for individuals age 18 and older
2009 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution as presented.

Buildings & Grounds

The board approved:

Permission for the overflow parking from the Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church of North Hills on Sundays to use the parking lot at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School.
The following as the lowest bidders for the Richland Elementary Cafeteria and Site Improvements for a total cost of $192,000:

1. General Construction - B. Betters Construction, Monaca, PA
a. Base Bid for Cafeteria $71,200

b. Painting of Gymnasium 22,900

c. Steel Grating 70,500

Electrical Construction - Current Waves, Slippery Rock, PA
a. Electrical Bid $27,400
Three Rivers Wholesale as the lowest bidder for the installation of new lockers at the high school at a cost of $16,568.66.
Submission of the following PDE-Non-Reimbursable Project Forms to the Pennsylvania Department of Education:
1. Richland Elementary Cafeteria and Site Improvements
High School - New Lockers and Installation

Academic Achievement

The board approved submission of the following "Allegheny County School District Special Grant" applications to the Grable Foundation: “Take me to the River!" - Pine-Richland Health and Physical/Fitness Rowing Program grant ($10,000) and a grant to foster integration of the newest technological tools into the classroom ($10,000)

Student Activities

The board granted permission for MikeMatty and JakeMorrissey to attend the National Forensics Tournament June 14-June 20, 2009 in Birmingham, Alabama. The District will pay 50 percent of the cost, and the student's family will be responsible for 50 percent of the cost. The cost to the District is $682.

Staff Services

The board approved:

A contract with Dr. Mary Bucci as Superintendent of Pine-Richland School District effective July 1, 2009.
Wexford Elementary Playground/Café Monitor SandraHaffner’s resignation effective May 29, 2009.
Leave without pay for Eden Hall Upper Elementary Custodian JosefStrobel June 22, 2009 – June 26, 2009, PRHS Custodian MariselRingeisen June 4, 2009 and Marie Carelle, PRMS Para-Educator September 14, 2009 and September 15, 2009
Independent Volunteers: Michelle Gierl (Hance Elementary), Mary Randolph (Eden Hall Upper Elementary), Keith Gailey (Wexford Elementary & Eden Hall Upper Elementary), Michelle English (Wexford Elementary & Eden Hall Upper Elementary), Tracey Perry (Richland Elementary) and WendyCompernolle (Richland Elementary, Eden Hall Upper Elementary and PRMS)
An agreement with Kelly Educational Services pending final negotiation of language in sections 7(d), 8(e) and 12(b) that is mutually agreed upon by Kelly and Pine-Richland School District.

Upcoming Meetings – 7:30 p.m.
June 16, 2009 – Regular Board Meeting
July 14, 2009 – Planning/Regular Board Meeting

PRSD School Board Planning Meeting
Action & Informational Items

May 5, 2009

These condensed notes are not to take the place of the official board meeting minutes, which can be found by clicking here. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2009.

Informational Items

Dr. James Manley commended PRHS teacher Chris Koss for his service with various projects such as the Dodge Ball and Pickle Ball Tournaments.
Dr. Janet L Littrell , dean of Chatham University’s Continuing and Professional Studies, made a presentation on Chatham’s plans for partnering with Pine-Richland School District.
Business Manager Dana Siford made a presentation on the preliminary 2009-2010 budget.
Legal Affairs & Human Resources Director Tony DiTommaso made a presentation on a substitute services proposal.

Staff Services

The board elected Dr. Mary Bucci to the Office of Superintendent of the Pine Richland School District effective July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013 as per conditions in the Superintendent's employment agreement which will be finalized once the appointment is approved. Once the agreement is finalized it will be presented to the Board for a public vote. Click here for more details.

The board approved:

The discipline code as presented. Click here for a copy.
PRHS Business Education teacher Debra Maguire’s retirement effective at the end of the 2008-2009 school year.
Day-to-day substitute teachers Sara Wolowicz, Kylie Miller* and Zachary Hefferan* (*Pending Paper Work)
Day-to-day substitute support staff Terrie Hutson, substitute custodian.
Independent Volunteers Lori Demas (Eden Hall) and Jane Resh (Hance Elementary).

Finances

The board approved the advertisement of the Proposed Final General Fund Budget for the 2009-2010 school year with total expenditures of $61,344,478 and total revenues of $60,194,828 with a fund balance utilization of $1,149,650 for capital projects. Click here for more details.

Student Activities

The board approved:

John Bute, student, and Jeff Byko, chaperone/judge, to attend the National Forensics Tournament, June 14-June 20, 2009 in Birmingham, Alabama at an approximate cost of $1,945.
Eleven qualifying students and chaperone(s) to attend the National Student Technology Association (TSA) Competition to be held in Denver Colorado, June 27-July 3, 2009 at a cost to the district of $6,772. The remaining cost of $301.18 per student will be paid by parents.

Operational Services

The board approved to extend a supplier agreement through the Allegheny Intermediate Unit with the Hess Corporation for a two year period (September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2012) at significant savings on the transportation rates (basis) for national gas.

Next Board Meeting
New Date! 7:30 p.m. May 18, 2009 – 7:30 p.m. (Retirees & Semifinalists & Finalists in PA Teacher of Year to Be Honored)

Board Action Items
7:30 p.m. April 21, 2009

These condensed notes are not to take the place of the official board meeting minutes, which can be found at http://www.boarddocs.com/pa/prsd/Board.nsf/Public?OpenFrameSet.

Presentations
· PRHS TeacherTom Joyce thanked the board for approval of a student trip to France.
· Hockey Booster President Mike Bagnato presented a jersey to Dr. James Manley for his upcoming retirement.
· Teacher Michelle Bruno and her theater students presented scenes from “Anthony & Cleopatra” and “Romeo & Juliet.”
· Dr. James Manley & Rachel Hathhorn made a presentation on a web content management system.

Recognition
· Students and staff were recognized for awards/achievements. Click here for the details.

Finance
· The board acknowledged receipt of the Real Estate Tax Collector for the Township of Pine Audit dated December 31, 2007 as presented.
· The board approved a waiver of the 2003 and 2004 tax in excess of that assessed at the "Clean and Green" use valuation level for Block & Lot No. 1053-N-2.

Buildings & Grounds
· The board approved the submission of PDE Form #3074 - Non-Reimbursable Project for: Synthetic Turf Replacement and PRMS Restroom Alterations.
· The board approved the lowest responsible bidders for the alterations to the middle school restrooms at a total cost of $155,152.
- General Construction Low Base Bid - Thomas DiDiano & Son $55,750
a. Add Alternate Bid $54,700
b. Sub Total $110,450
- Mechanical Construction Low Base Bid - Vrabel Plumbing $19,200
a. Add Alternate Bid $19,200
b. Sub Total $38,400
- Electrical Construction Low Base Bid -Electrical Associates $3,180
a. Add Alternate Bid $3,122
b. Sub Total $6,302
- Total Project Base Bid Award $78,130
- Total Project Award with Alternates $155,152
· Robert Necciai gave an update on the feasibility study.

Academic Achievement
· The board approved the following grant applications for submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Project 720 - anticipated amount of $58,148
- Title I - Eden Upper Elementary Reading
- Title II, Part A - Class Size Reduction and Other Programs
- Title II Part D - Technology and State Fiscal Stabilization Grant Funds
- Title IV - Safe and Drug Free Schools
- Title V - Innovative Programs (if funded)
- Act 30 - Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth
- State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Grant ($116,600 - Can be used to fund the Beattie Construction Project Debt Service)
· The board approved:
- Will Richardson, Connective Learning, as a contracted consultant to speak at the August 25, 2009 Opening In-service at a cost of $3,500 and half the cost for travel and lodging
- Robert Patterson for a one day training for K-6 teachers on the Here's Looking at You Drug Prevention curriculum kits at an estimated cost of $1,800 including workshop fee and travel expenses (Training to occur in June 2009 and is funded by the Safe and Drug Free School Grant)
- An extended day field trip for 9th grade social studies classes to Gettysburg, PA, May 7, 2009 as presented (Student funded)
· The board approved the following out-of-state conference requests:
- Ramon Riley at the AP Summer Institute in Baltimore Maryland., July 6-10 at a cost of $1,715
- Jason Prucey at the AP Summer Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, June 22-26, 2009 at a cost of $1,685
- Matthew Roberts at the AP Summer Institute in Williamsburg, Virginia, August 3-7, 2009 at a cost of $1,755
- Susan Frantz at the Advanced Curriculum Writing Workshop, in Williamsburg, Virginia, June 22-24 at a cost of $365 for registration
· The board approved the attendance of approximately 10 students and one sponsor at the Yearbook and Journalism Workshop in Slippery Rock, PA June 22-25, 2009 at a cost of $250 per student/$200 per chaperone (An approved 2008-2009 budget item).

Student Activities
· The board approved attendance at the following overnight summer sport camps (the camps are student and booster funded):
- Football at Edinboro University July 5 through July 8, 2009
- Field Hockey at Penn State University July 26 through July 29, 2009
- Dance Team at Towson University in Towson, Maryland July 17-20, 2009

Staff Services
· The board approved retirements for:
- Louise Amann, Wexford Elementary School para-educator, effective at the end of 2008-09 school year
- David Santory, Pine-Richland High School guidance counselor, effective June 29, 2009
- Joseph Rivosecchi, Pine-Richland High School math teacher, effective at the end of the 2008-09 school year
· The board approved an unpaid internship for Jeffrey Hadley, a student at the University of Pittsburgh, to serve a principal intern with Guy Rossi at Richland Elementary, 90 hours, beginning June 22, 2009.
· The board approved a paid internship for Paul J. Contento in the business office from May 18, 2009 through August 14, 2009.
· The board approved a change of status from long-term substitute elementary teacher to day-to-day substitute elementary K-6 teacher for Barbara Ann Lewis effective May 1, 2009.
· The board approved day-to-day substitute teachers Katherine Halliday (Mathematics 7-12) and Jennifer Douogherty (Secondary English).
· The board approved independent volunteers for Wexford Elementary School: Deanna Swartout, Janice Kost and Sandy Kremer; and for Hance Elementary School: Michelle Zirckel, Heidi Weinman; and for Richland Elementary School: Jocelyn Silvio, Karyn Carter and Caroline Villella (Eden Hall Upper Elementary too); and for PRHS: Heather Labuda (PRMS, Eden Hall & Wexford Elementary too), Emily Senita Joyce Smith Bridget (Virginia) Ray, Kimberly Benton, Paul Benton, Elizabeth Krystyniak, Joyce Ley, Lynn Martig, Mary McLaughlin, Christine O'Neil, Carla Sandy; and for PRMS: Melinda Kutzer and Kimberly Nussbaum (PRHS & Eden Hall too) and Kristen Suvick.
· The board approved unpaid leave for Eden Hall Upper Elementary Business Education Teacher Brigitte Patrick May 11, 2009 - October 17, 2009, Cindy Boyer May 1, 2009, Cathy Filson May 8, 2009, Joanna Sovek April 30, 2009 and Tara Brandt May 1, 2009.
· The board approved Rebecca Burgess as pool supervisor effective April 22, 2009.
· The board approved the second reading of various board policies from 100 - 146. Please visit the “BoardDocs” Web Page for a complete list.
· The board approved the employment agreement with Business Manager Dana Siford effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012 as presented.

Operational Services
· The board approved the district to move forward and implement School Wires, a web content management system. The system will allow the district to provide even more information on our website, upgrade our look and provide features that we currently do not have the ability to do (Calendar, Multilanguage, Managed Blogs, Web Content Map, RSS feeds, Multiple Contributors, Podcasting Capabilities and Much More). The cost to implement in year one is $9,725.80 with an e-rate of 40 percent applied. Year two will cost $6825.80.
· The board rescheduled the May 19, 2009 regular meeting to Monday, May 18, 2009, 7:30 p.m., due to elections. Please note the planning meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2009. It was originally scheduled on a different day (calendar), since Election Day was originally listed with the county elections department as being on May 5, 2009.

Pine-Richland School District
Board Planning Meeting
Informational & Action Items
April 7, 2009

Informational Items
The board honored William Machiko, retired music teacher, who passed away on April 5, with a moment of silence.

Buildings & Grounds
The board approved Prograss as the responsible bid in the amount of $382,708 for the replacement of the synthetic turf at the Pine-Richland High School stadium.

Academic Achievement
The board approved overnight state competitions for:
· David Belchick, strings teacher, and Adam Janssen, high school junior who was selected to participate in the PMEA State Orchestra in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, April 22-25, 2009 at a cost of $1,010
· Three teachers, four judges, five coaches and 18 students at the Odyssey of the Mind competition at the Williamsport Area High School, April 17-19, 2009 at a cost of $3,856.
Student Activities
· The board approved Michael Spanos as a volunteer coach for the boys' baseball program.

Staff Services
The board approved:
· Melissa Silvernail – Short-Term Substitute Teacher, Wexford Elementary School, full-time Grade 2 teacher, at a per diem based on Step 1 of the Bachelor’s track ($208.03), effective March 23, 2009 through May 22, 2009
· Alyssa Hacker – Short-Term Substitute Teacher, Wexford Elementary School, half-time Kindergarten teacher, at a per diem based on Step 1 of the Bachelor’s track ($104.02), effective April 2, 2009 through the end of 2008-09 school year
· Independent Volunteers: Richard Zigrossi – High School, Annette Zigrossi - High School, Denice Postler - High School, Bethany Dauer - High School and Deb Corll – High School
· Day-to-Day Substitute Teachers : Sharon Sarver - Elem K-6; Bryan Vitali – Health & Phys Ed K-12, Amy Filo – Elem K-6; Jacquilyn Dublin – Special Ed N-12, Kimberly Markel – Elem K-6, Mid-Level Mathematics 7-9; Julie Aiken – Elem Ed K-6, Mid-level Mathematics 7-9, Special Ed N-12; Rachael Nicoletto – Elem Ed K-6 and Diane Scheib – Art Ed K-12
· Unpaid Leave for Diana Werkmeister on April 20, 2009
· Phyllis Price resignation as a Playground/Café Monitor at Eden Hall Upper Elem, effective March 20, 2009
· Carin Liberati –as the Integrated Language Arts-Elementary Chairperson for semester two of the 2008-09 school year for $1,020.50

Operational Services
· The board approved an agreement as presented with synergIT Incorporated to conduct an Information Technology Audit for the District, at a total cost not to exceed $48,000.

PRSD Board Meeting
March 17, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.

This document contains an overview of the meeting minutes and should not be considered official record. For the official board minute meetings, please log on to: http://www.pinerichland.org/boarddocs.htm.

Informational Items

Eckles Principal Architect Dan Engen reviewed capital projects that are listed for possible attention in 2009-2010 and the progress with the high school expansion feasibility study.
The board expressed concern about the district's financial status as it pertains to the current budget year and for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.

Recognition

Pine-Richland Middle School eighth grader Paul Notarangelo qualified to move on to the state level of the National Geographic Bee April 3, 2009 at Penn State University at University Park.
PRHS 12 th Grader Ryan Nussbaum won the 2009 Pittsburgh Brain Bee sponsored by the Pittsburgh Neuroscience Society. He is now eligible to enter the 2009 National Brain Bee Championship at the University of Maryland at Baltimore during Brain Awareness Week March 20-21 2009.
Pine-Richland High School senior Caitlin Molloy, who won the silver medal at AAA WPIAL swimming Championships in the 500 Freestyle in a new school record time of 502.31. At the PA State Championships, she set a new school record in the 200 Freestyle with a time of 154.38. Molloy received All-State Honorable Mention status from the PA coaches association in both events this year.
Three teachers have been notified that they are semifinalists in the 2010 PA Teacher of the Year Program. They include: Richland Elementary School Teacher Kelly Heckert, Hance Elementary School Teacher Barb Cornibe and Pine-Richland High School Teacher Michelle Switala. Finalists will be notified in May. In all 19 PR teachers were nominated by parents, colleagues and administrators. Other nominees included: Hance Elementary School’s Megan Kruth, Richland Elementary School’s Madeline Anderson and Erica Wolfe, Wexford Elementary School’s Shirley Boring, Karen Elliott, Michelle Franitti and Terrilyn Tomaszewski, Eden Hall Upper Elementary School’s Silvio Andreassi, David Conner, Julie Dayton, Dave Harlan, Kelly Natale, Vicki Roth, Christina Strine and Penny Wippenbeck and Pine-Richland Middle School’s Dr. Susan Frantz.

Finance

The board approved the proposed 2009/2010 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Program of Services Budget as presented. The Budget totals $3,807,900. There is no increase in the total district allocation from 2008/2009.
The board authorized the solicitor to initiate real estate assessment appeals of all non-newly constructed properties within the Township of Pine and Richland Township transferred in 2008 where the selling price is greater than 140% of the assessed value and the taxes generated on the difference between the selling price and assessed value would exceed $1,000. This notice does not authorize the solicitor to appeal those properties that are assessed only on the lot and now have a constructed dwelling on the parcel.

Academic Achievement

The board approved approve the following out-of-state conference requests:
Jane Dorman's attendance at the National Writing Projects Spring Conference in Washington DC, April 2-3, 2009 at no cost to the district other than the cost of a substitute teacher and Timothy Rupert's attendance at the AP Summer Institute in Lewes Delaware, August 4-7, 2009 at a cost of $2,727.
The board approved the high school summer reading program as presented.
The board approved the following textbooks which have been on public display for 30 day review: College Reading 1 Textbook "Breaking Through with My Reading Lab"; Brenda Smith; (Pearson); 2007 at a cost of $56.47 each ($7,000) and the AP English 12 Textbook - "Writing Essays about Literature"; Kelly Griffith (Thompson/Wadsworth Publishing); 2006 at a cost of $64.86 each.
The board approved an after school program for 12 sixth grade "at risk" students" to be conducted at the Pine-Richland Youth Center.
The board approved the participation in the REDISTEP assessment which is a pre-PSAT/SAT designed specifically for eighth graders. There will be no cost to the district or participants.

Student Activities

The board approved the following competitions:

10 qualifying students and three chaperone/judges at the State Forensics Tournament March, 26-28, 2009 at Susquehanna University at a cost of $4,735
21 qualifying students and three advisors to attend the TSA State Competition at Seven Springs April 15-18, at a cost of $7,396
Middle School student Paul Notarangelo and chaperone at the state level National Geography Bee at Pennsylvania State University, April 3, 2009 at a cost of $450
High School student, Caitlin Malloy and two coaches at the state swimming championships at Bucknell University, March, 12-14 at a cost to include lodging, food and travel
Middle School 7th Grade Choir, 8th Grade Choir and A Cappella Choir to participate in the 2009 Music in the Parks Choir Competition in Hershey, Pennsylvania on May 8 and 9, 2009 (trip is student funded).
The board approved the following social events in accordance with Board Policy #231: the Junior/Senior Prom at the Omni William Penn May 8, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. and the Senior Dinner Dance aboard the Gateway Clipper May 29, 2009 from 7-10 p.m.
Qualifying individual athletes and teams to participate in spring PIAA Championship meets, matches and or games which may require overnight stays

The board approved the student activities personnel items:

Supplemental contracts:

Missy Frey – J V Girls’ Lacrosse Asst. Coach/3rd Assistant, $2,719 (pending paperwork)
Gina Mahouski * – J V Girls’ Softball Assistant Coach/3rd Assistant Coach, $2,767
Patricia White* - Middle School Girls’ Assistant Softball Co-Coach, $1,259.50
Bryan Stevens - Middle School Girls’ Assistant Softball Co-Coach, $1,259.50
Greg Slack – Middle School Boys’ Baseball Assistant Coach - $2,519 (pending paperwork),

Fall 2009/10 Coaches:

Charles Connolly * - Sr. High Head Boys’/Girls’ Cross Country Coach, $4,601
Clair Altemus * - Sr. High Head boys’ Football Coach, $9,379
Gary Torso * - Sr. High Head Boys’ Golf Coach, $3,280
Robert Wiskemann * - Sr. High Head Girls’ Golf Coach, $3,280
Donna Stephenson – Girls’ Field Hockey Head Coach, $5,116
Jon Conner * - Sr. High Head Boys’ Soccer Coach, $5,269
Jodi Chmielewski * - Sr. High Head Girls’ Soccer Coach, $5,269
Janet Chappell – Sr. High Girls’ Tennis Head Coach, $3,763
Emily Walker * - Sr. High Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach, $4,340

*Employees

Staff Services
The board approved the personnel items:

Joanna Sovek , as a full-time temporary professional employee assigned to Eden Hall Upper Elementary School as a gifted/enrichment teacher, effective March 18, 2009, at a salary based on Step 1 of the Master’s track of the salary schedule for professional staff
Kate Pfeifer , as a short-term substitute Reading teacher at Pine-Richland Middle School, for the period from March 18, 2009 until the end of the 2008-2009 school year, at a per diem based on Step 1 of the Master’s track of the salary schedule for professional staff
Selenia Rodriguez , as a short-term substitute Grade 5 teacher at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School, from March 18, 2009 until the end of the 2008-2009 school year, at a per diem based on Step 1 of the Master’s track of the salary schedule for professional staff
Sandra Rosemeyer , extension of current assignment as a short-term substitute Reading Specialist at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School, from April 3, 2009 until the end of the 2008-2009 school year
Jennifer Mattelan , extension of current assignment as a short-term substitute Grade 5 teacher at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School, March 16, 2009 until the end of the 2008-09 school year.
Kelly Natale , for leave under the provisions of the PREA contract, April 6, 2009 through the end of the 2008-2009 school year
Jamie Wadowsky , for leave under the provisions of the PREA contract, April 25, 2009 through January 31, 2010
Dena King , for unpaid leave under the provisions of the PREA contract, May 1, 2009 through the end of the 2008/09 school year
The board approved Elizabeth Kurtz resignation as a playground/recess monitor at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School, effective March 5, 2009
The board approved independent volunteers:
Sean Gold - High School
John Clark - High School
Deneen Keefer – High School
Marie Johnson - Hance Elem, Eden Hall Upper Elem
Maureen Ticich – Wexford Elem
Nicki McGee – Wexford Elem, Eden Hall Upper Elem
Nancy Freshcorn - Eden Hall Upper Elem
The board approved change of status for: Janice Salpietro from Kindergarten

Arrival/Dismissal Aide to substitute Support Staff effective March 9, 2009.

The board approved leave without pay for: Laura Gray on April 8, 2009, Melissa

Lupetin on April 13 and 14, 2009 and Mary Seaman from June 1 - 5, 2009.

The board approved Cathleen Rheam and Kira Reed, Duquesne University students, to complete unpaid Athletic Trainer Internships for the spring season of the 2008-2009 school year.
The board approved the third and final reading of the following Board Policies –

Section 000 - Local Board Procedures, Policy 000 - Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulation, Policy 001 - Name and Classification, Policy 002 - Authority and Powers, Policy 003 – Functions, Policy 004 – Membership, Policy 005 – Organization, Policy 006 – Meetings, Policy 006.1 - Use of Teleconferencing and Policy 007 – Distribution.

The board approved the First Reading of Board Policies: Section 100 – Programs, Policy 100 - Strategic Plan, Policy 101 - Mission, Vision and Belief Statements, Policy 102 - Academic Standards, Policy 103 - Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices, Policy 104 - Nondiscrimination in Employment and Contract Practices, Policy 105 - Curriculum Development, Policy 105.1 - Curriculum Review by Parents/Guardians and Students, Policy 105.2 - Exemption from Instruction, Policy 106 - Guides for Planned Instruction, Policy 107 - Adoption of Planned Instruction, Policy 108 - Adoption of Textbooks, Policy 110 - Instructional Supplies, Policy 111 - Lesson Plans, Policy 112 - Guidance Counseling and Family Services, Policy 115 - Vocational Technical Education, Policy 116 – Tutoring, Policy 117 - Homebound Instruction, Policy 118 - Independent Study, Policy 119 - Current Events, Policy 121 - Field Trips, Policy 122 - Extracurricular Activities, Policy 123 - Interscholastic Athletics, Policy 124 - Alternative Instruction Methods, Policy 125 - Adult Education, Policy 126 - Class Size, Policy 127 – Assessments, Policy 130 – homework, Policy 137 - Home Education Programs,
Policy 137.1 - Extracurricular Participation by Home Education Students,
Policy 138 - Limited English Proficiency Program, Policy 140 - Charter Schools,
Policy 140.1 - Extracurricular Participation by Charter/Cyber Charter Students,
Policy 142 - Migrant Students, Policy 143 - Standards for Persistently Dangerous Schools, Policy 144 - Standards for Victims of Violent Crimes and Policy 146 - Student Services.

Operational Services

The board approved the administration to enter into a software license agreement with Management Information Group International for its SIRS/Logic System (student information system) and related implementation and support services contingent upon negotiating language in Section 11.2 and Exhibit B of the agreement that is satisfactory to the administration at a first year cost of $102,680.25 as presented.
The board approved a 60-month lease agreement for the folder/inserter equipment utilized in the Central Office. The revised lease agreement reduces the lease obligations of the district by $6,627.24 over the term of the lease. Annual savings range from $1,046.76 to $2,440.80.
The board granted permission to host Life Flight on May 6, 2009 at Wexford Elementary as part of a school-wide health fair.
The board approved an out-of-state conference request from Rachel Hathhorn to attend the National School Public Relations Association Conference in San Francisco June 28-July 1, 2009 at a cost of $1,829. Hathhorn is a presenter at the conference. Her session topic is: Public Relations Professionals "Marking Milestones 101".

Upcoming Meetings
April 7, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
April 21, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.

Pine-Richland School Board Planning Meeting
Action Items - March 4, 2009

This document contains an overview of the meeting minutes and should not be considered official record. For the official board minute meetings, please log on to: http://www.pinerichland.org/boarddocs.htm

Buildings & Grounds

The board approved Eckles Architecture to complete the Pine-Richland High School Feasibility Study at no cost to the district. The services for the Feasibility Study shall include architectural, site, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, food service and landscaping review along with a long-term master plan blueprint for the secondary campus. However, the District will be responsible for fees incurred by any additional or outside consultants requested by the District for this feasibility study.

Academic Achievement

The board approved the attendance of a strings teacher and Adam Janssen, high school junior who was selected to participate in the PMEA Regional Orchestra in Erie, Pennsylvania, March 18, 19 and 20, 2009 at a cost of $555.

Student Activities

The board approved student activities personnel: Jason Roos – (student teacher) to volunteer with Baseball program and Ron Neurohr – (substitute teacher) to volunteer with Baseball program. The board approved supplementals: (Spring 2008/09 Coaches):

Brian Devinney * - Sr. High Head Boys’ Track Coach, $6,098
William Crummy - Sr. High 1st Assistant Boys’ Track Coach, $3,964
Ken Judson – Sr. High 2nd Assistant Boys’/Girls’ Track Coach, $3,659
Ryan Woods * - Sr. High 3rd Assistant Boys’/ Girls’ Track Co-Coach, $1,620
Stephen Joseph * - Sr. High 3rd Assistant Boys’/Girls’ Track Co-Coach, $1,620
Don Thomas * - Sr. High Head Girls’ Track Coach, $6,098
William Florijan * - Sr. High 1st Assistant Girls’ Track Coach, $3,964
Zach Mazur *– Middle School Boys’ Track Coach, $3,049
Robert Utz * - Middle School Girls’ Track Coach, $3,049
Thomas Srsic * - Middle School Assistant Boys’ Track Coach, $2,744
Eric Brown * - Middle School Assistant Girls’ Track Coach, $2,744
Eric Fritch – Boys’ Volleyball JV/MS Coach, $2,097
Sarah Thearle * - Middle School Girls’ Volleyball Coach, $2,097
Jeremy Collins – J V Girls’ Head Coach Lacrosse/2nd Assistant, $2,966

*Employees

Student Activities

The board approved the attendance of 10 students and sponsor Andy Dugger at the LEAD Student Government Conference in Harrisburg, March 13-15. The trip is student funded.

Staff Services

The board approved staff services personnel:

Temporary Professional Employee - Holly Wetherholt , as a full-time temporary professional employee assigned to Eden Hall Upper Elementary School as a special education/learning support teacher effective March 4, 2009 at a salary based on Step 3 of the Master’s track of the salary schedule for professional staff.
Short-Term Substitute Teachers - Sara Maguire, as a short-term substitute Grade 2 teacher at Richland Elementary School from March 12, 2009 until the end of the 2008-2009 school year, at a per diem based on Step 1 of the Master’s track of the salary schedule for professional staff.
Elizabeth Hennings , extension of assignment as a long-term substitute Reading Specialist at PRMS from March 2, 2009 until the end of the 2008-2009 school year.
Support Staff* - Kathy Ackerman , as a full-time playground/recess monitor, to be initially assigned to Wexford Elementary School effective March 4, 2009.

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

The board approved independent volunteers:

Jennifer Mahich - Hance Elementary
Jill Petroy - Hance Elementary & Eden Hall Upper Elementary
Kris Gongaware – Hance & Eden Hall
Margaret Lacek - Hance, Eden Hall, PRMS & PRHS
Kelly McGee – Hance

The board approved unpaid leave for Mary Ann Garrow on March 11 – 12, 2009.

Upcoming Meetings

Regular Board Meeting – March 17, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
Planning Meeting – April 7, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.