CRAWFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT CENTER
11280 MERCER PIKE
MEADVILLE, PA 16335
BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT CENTER, 5:30 P.M.
I. REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2016, CALLED TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
September 19, 2016 – 6:07 P.M.-7:30 P.M. – Personnel/Labor Relations/Potential Litigation
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE AGENDA OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
VI. 2016-2017 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
1. Meadville Area Senior High School – Alex Labruzzo
2. Cochranton Jr.-Sr. High School – Madelyn Kapfhammer and Kaitlyn Myers
3. Meadville Area Middle School – Adam Duffy and Mason Leung
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the following Minutes:
1. Regular Board Meeting of August 22, 2016 (Attachment)
2. Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 19, 2016 (Attachment)
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VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE – Jeffrey S. Rose, Chairperson
APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the following Financial Activities:
1. August’s Treasurer’s Report (Attachment)
2. Financial Statements (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment)
3. Payment of Bills (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment)
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AUTHORIZATION OF THE INCURRING OF NONELECTORAL DEBT BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, REFUNDING BONDS SERIES C OF 2008, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT DEBT ACT
AUTHORIZING THE INCURRING OF NONELECTORAL DEBT BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED TEN MILLION NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,975,000); COVENANTING TO PAY, AND PLEDGING ALL AVAILABLE TAXING POWER FOR THE PAYMENT OF, THE BONDS; ESTABLISHING A SINKING FUND AND APPOINTING A SINKING FUND DEPOSITORY; FIXING THE FORM, MAXIMUM INTEREST RATES, MATURITY DATES, REDEMPTION AND OTHER PROVISIONS FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; COVENANTING TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING A FILING OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; RATIFYING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS OF OFFICERS; AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS AND PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF THE BONDS.
(Please see the attachment for the complete Resolution)
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APPROVAL TO ACCEPT INTO THE MINUTES THE LETTERS FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGARDING PLANCON PART H, PROJECT FINANCING AND PLANCON PART J, PROJECT ACCOUNTING BASED ON FINAL COSTS
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby accepts into the Minutes the letters from the Pennsylvania Department of Education regarding PlanCon Part H, Project Financing and PlanCon Part J, Project Accounting Based on Final Costs, with regards to the building renovations at West End Elementary School (Attachment) (Attachment)
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SECONDARY CURRICULUM – Jeffrey L. Deardorff, Chairperson
APPROVAL TO AWARD A MEADVILLE AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT A 2016 DIPLOMA
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves to award a Meadville Area Senior High School student his/her 2016 diploma upon completing all graduation requirements as established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, as recommended by John C. Higgins, Principal
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FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING CURRICULUM:
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Gifted and Talented Enrichment – Meadville Area Senior High School (Attachment)
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World Government and Economics, Grade 12 – Meadville Area Senior High School (Attachment)
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8th Grade United States History – District-wide (Attachment)
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7th Grade U.S. History – District-wide (Attachment)
EXTRACURRICULAR – Katrina M. Proctor, Chairperson
APPROVAL FOR THE COCHRANTON JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR CLASS TO TRAVEL TO NEW YORK CITY
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the Cochranton Jr.-Sr. High School junior class to travel to New York City on November 18, 2016 through November 21, 2016, at a cost to the District of $218.40 for two (2) substitute teachers (Attachment)
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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – Frank J. Schreck, Chairperson
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HHSDR ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the Proposal to Perform Architectural/Engineering Services with HHSDR Architects/Engineers with regards to the press box, concession stand and bleachers for the football field at Cochranton Jr.-Sr. High School (Attachment)
Motion ____________ Second ____________
APPROVAL OF THE LEASE TERMINATION AGREEMENT WITH THE MEADVILLE FAMILY YMCA
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the Lease Termination Agreement with the Meadville Family YMCA (Attachment)
Motion ____________ Second ____________
PERSONNEL/POLICY – Jan A. Feleppa, Chairperson
APPROVAL OF SUPPORT FOR THE CONCEPT OF THE RURAL REGIONAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA
WHEREAS, it is recognized and supported that there is a need within the Crawford Central School District for a rural, regional college and technical degree programs and offerings; and
WHEREAS, currently no such programs such as described above are offered in our rural part of the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, the Rural, Regional College of Northern Pennsylvania (RRCNPA) was created to provide these types of educational opportunities for our region.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby signifies its support for the concept of the RRCNPA and agrees to engage in discussions regarding an agreement with the RRCNPA which would permit the college to use school district facilities nights, weekends, and summers, including the use of school district owned equipment needed to successfully conduct classes. All such usage would be subject to prior approval of the school district before such time that any class would be scheduled and/or advertised.
Motion ____________ Second ____________
APPROVAL OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the following candidates for election to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association for 2017:
President-Elect – Michael Faccinetto
Vice President – David Hutchinson
PSBA Insurance Trust Trustees – William S. LaCoff, Kathy K. Swope, Mark B. Miller, Marianne L. Neel and Michael Faccinetto
Motion ____________ Second ____________
APPROVAL OF JAMES L. EPPELBAUM, D.O., TO PERFORM THE DISTRICT’S MANDATED PHYSICALS
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves James L. Eppelbaum, D.O., to perform the District’s mandated physicals for the 2016-2017 school year, at a rate of $100.00 an hour
Motion ____________ Second ____________
APPROVAL OF THE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHMARK INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, RESCHINI AGENCY, INC.
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the Confidentiality Agreement between the Crawford Central School District, Highmark Inc. and its affiliates, Reschini Agency, Inc. and its affiliates, the Warren-Erie-Crawford Schools Consortium (WEC), and the other four (4) School Districts that comprise the WEC; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby authorizes Jan A. Feleppa, as President of the Board, and Lisa L. Pittner, as Secretary of the Board, to sign the Confidentiality Agreement on behalf of both the Board and the School District.
Motion ____________ Second ____________
APPROVAL OF THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULES
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the following Personnel Schedules (Attachment) (Attachment)
1. Approval of Schedule A – Resignations – Page 1 of the Schedule Section
2. Approval of Schedule B – Professional Appointments – Setting of Salaries – Page 2 of the Schedule Section
3. Approval of Schedule C – Support Staff Appointments – Setting of Salaries – Page 3 of the Schedule Section
4. Approval of Schedule D – Extra Duty Appointments – Setting of Salaries – Pages 4 through 6 of the Schedule Section
5. Approval of Schedule E – Attendance at Professional Meetings – Pages 7 through 11 of the Schedule Section
6. Approval of Schedule F – Substitute Teacher List – Page 12 of the Schedule Section
7. Approval of Schedule G – Substitute Support Staff List – Page 13 of the Schedule Section
8. Approval of Schedule I – Field Trip Authorization – Page 14 of the Schedule Section
9. Approval of Schedule M – Transportation Sub-Contracted Services – Page 15 of the Schedule Section
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IX. ADMINISTRATION
X. OTHER PUBLIC/BOARD COMMENTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
RESOLVED, that there being no further business, this meeting is adjourned at _______ P.M.
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