December 10, 2008 -- Agenda
CALIFORNIA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
750 ORCHARD STREET
CALIFORNIA, PENNSYLVANIA 15419
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (CAFETERIA) December 10, 2008
7:00 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
A G E N D A
I. ORDER OF BUSINESS
______1. Call to Order
______2. Pledge of Allegiance
______3. Roll Call:
______Mr. Bayer ______Mrs. Kulak ______Mr. Russell
______Mrs. Doman ______Mr. Moluski ______Mr. Safin
______Mr. Hasbrouck ______Mr. Niccolai ______Ms. Zielensky
______4. Recognition Of:
a. PTA
b. CAEA
c. Student Representative
d. Special Requests
______5. Additions and/or Changes to the Agenda
______G. PERSONNEL
ADD
______1. 2008-2009 Substitute List
Dolores Michaux Custodial/Food Service/Dedicated Aide Pending receipt of FBI clearance
CHANGE
______3. Assistant Girls’ Softball Coaches
Earl Doman salary set at $2,295.00 (90%) of the subcontracting agreement.
______4. Assistant Girls’ Softball Coaches
Alison Edwards salary set at $2,040.00 (80%) of the subcontracting agreement.
ADD
______10. Resignation of Middle School Volleyball Coach
The Board accepts the resignation of Leroy Simms as Middle School Volleyball Coach effective immediately and authorizes Administration to post/advertise the position.
______11. Open the subcontracting position of Varsity Football Coach
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______6. Audience Comment/Questions on Agenda Items Only
______7. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action
The Board makes a matter of record the minutes as listed:
November 10, 2008 – Education Committee
November 10, 2008 – Committee of the Whole Meeting
November 19, 2008 – Regular Board Meeting
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______8. Communications/Correspondence
______9. Federal Programs
______10. Superintendent’s Report
II. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
______A. ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES
______1. Field Trips
Recommended Action
The Board approves the following educational field trips:
a) Group: Travel Club 9-12 (30-40)
Teachers: Mr. Loomis
Date(s): March 27 – 29, 2009 (Friday – Sunday)
Destination: New York City, New York
Purpose: Visit New York
Cost: No cost of District
Student Traveler cost = $459
b) Group: Model UN 9-12 (20)
Teachers: Mr. Loomis
Date(s): January 20 and 31, 2009 (Friday and Saturday)
Destination: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Cost: $50.00 – Delegation Fee
$250.00 – Admission
Additional costs to those approved in November
(Budgeted)
c) Group: Grade 8 (83)
Teachers: 8th Grade Team
Date(s): December 12, 2008 (Friday)
Destination: California University of PA, California, PA
Purpose: Giant Squid Exhibit at Manderino Library
Cost: $99.00 -- transportation
Budgeted
d) Group: Junior High District Band (3)
Teachers: Mr. Stetar
Date(s): March 13 and 14, 2009 (Friday and Saturday)
Destination: Beth Center High School, Fredericktown, PA
Purpose: Junior High District Band Competition
Cost: $150.00 -- Admission
$75.00 – Substitute
$180.00 --- Transportation
Budgeted
e) Group: County Band/Chorus (8)
Teachers: Mr. Stetar
Date(s): February 14 and 27, 2009 (Saturday and Friday)
Destination: Trinity High School, Washington, PA
Purpose: Junior High District Band Competition
Cost: $320.00 -- Admission
$75.00 – Substitute
$180.00 --- Transportation
Budgeted
f) Group: High School District Band (2)
Teachers: Mr. Stetar
Date(s): January 28, 29 and 30, 2009 (Wednesday - Friday)
Destination: Beth Center High School, Fredericktown, PA
Purpose: Junior High District Band Competition
Cost: $100.00 -- Admission
$225.00 – Substitute
$270.00 --- Transportation
Budgeted
g) Group: Youth and Government 9-12 (10)
Teachers: Mr. Loomis
Date(s): January 24, 2009 (Saturday)
Destination: Butler YMCA, Butler, PA
Cost: $1,000.00 – Admission
$198.00 – Transportation
(Budgeted)
h) Group: Middle School Ski Club (44)
Teachers: Mrs. Haschets
Date(s): Two dates to be determined
Destination: Seven Springs Resort, Seven Springs, PA
Cost: (No Cost to the District)
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______B. BUILDINGS/GROUNDS
______1. Facility Use Request
Recommended Action
The Board approves the following facility use request as listed:
a. Group: HS Musical
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Folmar
Fac. Requested: High School Gymnasium
Date: February 14, 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Admission: $3.00
Purpose: Sweetheart Dance/fund raiser for HS Musical
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______C. EDUCATION
______1. Conference/Workshop Requests:
Recommended Action
The Board approves the following conference/workshop requests as listed:
a. Workshop: RTI CoHort II Overview and Principals Training
Attending: Mr. Sears, Mrs. Nagy, Mrs. Sauritch, Mrs. Shannon, Mrs. Miller,
Mrs. Haschets, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Nicholson
Date(s): January 8, 2009 (Friday)
Destination: Intermediate Unit 1, Coal Center, PA
Approx. Cost: $150.00 – Admission
$375.00 -- Substitutes
(Budgeted)
b. Workshop: PETE & C
Attending: Mr. Smith
Date(s): February 8 - 11, 2009 (Sunday - Wednesday)
Destination: Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Harrisburg, PA
Approx. Cost: $230.00 – Registration
$254.00 – Mileage
$400.00 – Lodging
$100.00 – Meals
$10.00 -- Tolls
(Budgeted)
c. Workshop: National Board Writing Retreat
Attending: Mrs. Hajdu
Date(s): January 15 - 18, 2009 (Thursday - Sunday)
Destination: Jumonville Training Center, Jumonville, PA
Approx. Cost: $250.00 – registration
$140.00 -- Substitutes
(Budgeted)
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
2. Student Teacher Placements – California University of PA
Recommended Action
The Board approves the following student teacher placements for California University of PA:
Student Cooperating Teacher Grade Dates
Benjamin Baker Diane Scrip 6 January 12 – March 6, 2009
Adam Craig Ava Wright 2 January 12 – March 6, 2009
Heather Dunker Nicole Haschets 4 January 12 – March 6, 2009
Benjamin Baker Heather Nicholson 3 March 9 -- April 24, 2009
Adam Craig Nichole Haschets 4 March 9 – April 24, 2009
Heather Dunker Dana Fowler 1 March 9 – April 24, 2009
Student Cooperating Teacher Subject Dates
Marissa Sekora Raelene Fabbri Biology January 12 –April 24, 2009
Shannon Adamcheck Matt Loomis Social Studies January 12 – April 24, 2009
Alexa Ruby Pete Harris Physics January 12 – April 24, 2009
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______D. TRANSPORTATION
______E. BUDGET/FINANCE
______1. Payment of Bills – Attachment E-1 (REVISED)
Recommended Action
The Board approves the payment of bills as listed:
General Fund $823,999.80
Federal Programs $ 2,855.58
Capital Reserve $ 45,000.00
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______2. December – Payment of Necessary Bills
Recommended Action
The Board authorizes the Business Manager to pay all necessary additional bills for the month
of December 2008.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______3. Copier Proposal B – Attachment E-3
Recommended Action
The Board approves the attached copier proposal from Com Doc, as presented in attachment E-3, for the lease of copiers for the district.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______F. CAFETERIA
______G. PERSONNEL
______1. 2008-2009 Substitute List
Recommended Action
The Board approves the following additions to the 2008-2009 substitute list:
Rhiannon Provance Elementary K-6 Pending receipt of cert
Dolores Michaux Custodial/Food Service/Dedicated Aide Pending receipt of FBI clearance
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______2. Addition to the 2008-2009 IU 1 Emergency Substitute List
Recommended Action
The Board approves the following addition to the 2008-2009 IU 1 Emergency substitute list:
Jennifer Piper Biology (Waynesburg College)
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______3. Assistant Girls’ Softball Coaches
Recommended Action
The Board appoints Earl Doman (non-bargaining member) to the position of Assistant Girls’ Softball Coach pending receipt of completed paperwork, salary set at $2,295.00 (90%) of the subcontracting agreement.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______4. Assistant Girls’ Softball Coaches
Recommended Action
The Board appoints Alison Edwards (non-bargaining member) to the position of Assistant Girls’ Softball Coach pending receipt of completed paperwork, salary set at $2,040.00 (80%) of the subcontracting agreement.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______5. 3-hour Cafeteria worker
Recommended Action
The Board appoints Barbara Rogers to the position of 3-hour Cafeteria worker as per the SEIU contract.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______6. 8-hour Custodial Worker
Recommended Action
The Board appoints Darlene Lincoski to the position of 8-hour custodial worker as per the SEIU contract.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______7. Opening of Fall Assistant Coaching Positions
Recommended Action
The Board declares open all assistant coaching positions for the following Fall sports:
Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Middle School Girls’ Basketball, Middle School
Football and Middle School Soccer
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______8. Golf Coach
Recommended Action
The Board declares open the coaching position of Golf.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______9. Unpaid Leave
Recommended Action
The Board approves the request of Shannon Matty, Elementary Middle School Secretary, for an unpaid leave on December 29 and 30, 2008 and January 2, 2009.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______10. Resignation of Middle School Volleyball Coach
Recommended Action
The Board accepts the resignation of Leroy Simms as Middle School Volleyball Coach effective immediately and authorizes Administration to post/advertise the position.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______11. Open the subcontracting position of Varsity Football Coach
Recommended Action
The Board declares open the subcontracting position of Varsity Football Coach authorizes administration to post within and advertise outside. The deadline will be open until the position has been filled.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______H. TECHNOLOGY
______I. AVTS
______J. SCHOOL BOARD
______1. Policy 249 – Bullying/Cyber Bullying – Attachment J-2
(final reading)
Recommended Action
The Board approves Policy 249 – Bullying/Cyber Bullying (final reading) as presented in Attachment J-2.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______2. Refund of Taxes due to Overpayment
Recommended Action
The Board authorizes Administration to refund taxes on Parcel 080-005-00-04-0016-00
owned by Olan Sterback in the amount of $707.65 due to an overpayment to the tax collector.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______3. 403 B Plan Document – Attachment J-4
Recommended Action
The Board approves the attached 403 B Plan Document as presented in Attachment J-4.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______4. Safety Committee
Recommended Action
The Board establishes a safety committee to be comprised of two employer representatives,
two employee representatives and one chairperson.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______5. Return of Taxes Improperly Deposited – Attachment J-3
Recommended Action
The Board authorizes Administration to return taxes improperly deposited in to the District account in the amount of $26.21, by West Brownsville Collector Cindy Lacey.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______6. School Dentist
Recommended Action
The Board appoints Gina Rakosky-Ober as the school dentist, payment of services as per state set rates.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
______7. Change of District Depository
Recommended Action
The Board authorizes Administration to change the District Depository to PNC Bank effective immediately.
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS
______A. SOLICITOR’S REPORT
IV. AUDIENCE
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motion By: ______Affirmative: ______
Seconded By: ______Negative: ______
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