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North Hills School District – Legislative Meeting – December 5, 2017

NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION 
WORK SESSION - LEGISLATIVE MEETING MINUTES 
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 ~ 7:00 P.M.
NORTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL – LGI ROOM
www.nhsd.net

Board Members Present
Arlene Bender, Thomas Kelly, Sandra Kozera, Allison Mathis, Annette Giovengo Nolish, Louis Nudi, Kathy Reid, Helen Spade and Edward Wielgus.

Board Members Not Present
None

Also Present
Dr. Patrick Mannarino, Dr. Jeff Taylor, Michael J. Witherel Esq., David Hall, Kris Kaufmann and student representatives, Olav Carter and Grace Cloonan.

Persons Signing the Register
None

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m.  Mr. Wielgus noted that an Executive Session had taken place this evening from 5:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. to discuss personnel and legal issues.  In attendance were Board Members Arlene Bender, Thomas Kelly, Sandra Kozera, Allison Mathis, Annette Giovengo Nolish, Louis Nudi, Kathy Reid, Helen Spade and Edward Wielgus.  Also present were Dr. Patrick Mannarino, Michael Witherel, Esq. and Lori Rieger.  

Public Recognition
Mrs. Kristy Bilderback, Highcliff Elementary Principal, introduced the winner of the 2017 Holiday Art Card contest, Ella Niemi.

Board Member Comments
Mr. Nudi congratulated and thanked Mr. David Lieberman and Mr. Nate Wilkinson for organizing the Veterans’ Round Table event held on November 17, 2017 at the Middle School.  Mr. Nudi said it was a great program and he appreciated their efforts.

Mrs. Spade welcomed new Board Members, Sandra Kozera and Allison Mathis, and congratulated the two returning Board Members Annette Nolish and Kathy Reid.

Public Comments on Agenda Items
None

Approval of Minutes
A motion was made Mrs. Spade, seconded by Mrs. Bender and unanimously passed to approve the minutes from the November 2, 2017 Work Session/Legislative Meeting.

Solicitor’s Report
None

Student Representatives’ Reports
Student Representatives Olav Carter and Grace Cloonan provided their reports on Athletics and Activities.

Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Mannarino presented his Points of Pride for December 2017.

AGENDA ITEMS:

EDUCATION

Presentation
Mrs. Beth Williams, High School Principal presented to the Board the newly-designed caps and gowns for the 2018 commencement.   All students will wear the same color gown (red with white accent).  The gowns were designed by members of the senior class.

Action Items:

1.	A motion was made by Mrs. Bender, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to approve the High School Program of Studies for the 2018-19 School Year, as per document 2, as recommended by the Superintendent.

2.	A motion was made by Mrs. Bender, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to approve the Middle School Program of Studies for the 2018-19 School Year, as per document 3, as recommended by the Superintendent.

3.	A motion was made by Mrs. Bender, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to approve the Affiliation Agreement with West Virginia University for Student Teaching, as per document 4, as recommended by the Superintendent.

ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES

1.	A motion was made by Mrs. Reid, seconded by Dr. Nolish and unanimously passed to approve the PIAA Classification Upgrade from 5A to 6A for Boys Basketball for the 2018-19 and the 2019-2020 school years, as per document 1, as recommended by the Superintendent.

A.W. BEATTIE CAREER CENTER
Mrs. Bender encouraged everyone to attend the A.W. Beattie Holiday Dinner which was scheduled for Thursday, December 14^th.

PERSONNEL

A motion was made by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Dr. Nolish, and unanimously passed to approve Resignations, as per document 1, as recommended by the Superintendent.

RESIGNATIONS

First Name | Last Name | Position | Effective | Type
Douglas | Sundo | Cross Country Varsity Head Coach | October 30, 2017 | resignation
Steven | Long | Faculty Manager (.5) | November 10, 2017 | resignation
Joshua | Spicer | Baseball Varsity Assistant Coach | November 7, 2017 | resignation
Kara | Sroka | Softball Varsity Assistant Coach | November 20, 2017 | resignation
Zachary | Sekine-Tenny | Boys' Lacrosse Varsity Assistant Coach | November 28, 2017 | resignation
Susan | Kremmel | paraprofessional | December 23, 2017 | resignation with intent to retire after 15 years of service
Deanna | Atzinger | paraprofessional | December 14, 2017 | resignation with intent to retire after 13 years of service
Marie | Jaklic | food service worker | December 23, 2017 | resignation with intent to retire after 20 years of service

Resigned Substitutes:

Colleen Campeau – Substitute Food Service Worker – effective November 20, 2017

APPOINTMENTS

A motion was made by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Dr. Nolish and unanimously passed to approve Appointments, as per document 2, as recommended by the Superintendent.

First Name | Last Name | Position | Location | Rate | Effective
Lisa | Marcellus | Elementary Asst. Chorus Sponsor | $688 | for the 2017-18 school year
Steven | Long | Boys' Basketball Varsity Asst. Coach | $4,646 | for the 2017-18 school year
Halea | Hayden | Softball Varsity Assistant Coach | $2,509 | for the 2017-18 school year
Lisa | Bodnar | paraprofessional | Middle School | $11.31/hr. | November 28, 2017
Kecia | Morway | paraprofessional | Ross | $11.31/hr. | December 1, 2017
Jayne | Peterson | LTS paraprofessional | Ross | $95/day plus graduated substitute teacher increases | approx. 2/12/18 - 4/3/18
Courtney | McNabb | LTS teaching assistant | West View | $95/day plus graduated substitute teacher increases | 11/3/17 - end of 17/18 s/y
Shelby | Pepmeyer | LTS teaching assistant | Highcliff | $95/day plus graduated substitute teacher increases | 11/10/17 - end of 17/18 s/y
Debra | Everhart | homebound instructor | | $40/hr. | for the 2017-18 school year
Jeffrey | Boulos | homebound instructor | | $40/hr. | for the 2017-18 school year
Melissa | Marangoni | homebound instructor | | $40/hr. | for the 2017-18 school year
Kirsten | Rezac | LTS speech therapist | Highcliff | annual salary of $31,000 | 2nd semester of 17-18 s/y & 1st semester of 18-19 s/y
James | Leddon | food service driver | | $14/hr. | November 15, 2017
Dana | Hune | Child Care/Breakfast Worker | Highcliff | $13.50/hr. | November 8, 2017

Substitute Appointments:

First Name | Last Name | Position | Effective Date | Rate of Pay
Lauren | Genter | Substitute Teacher | November 2, 2017 | $95/day
Amarilis | Lopez | Substitute Teacher | October 24, 2017 | $95/day
Megan | Ciccarelli | Emergency Certified Substitute Teacher | November 6, 2017 | $95/day

CHANGE OF STATUS

A motion was made by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Dr. Nolish and unanimously passed to approve Change of Status, as per document 3, as recommended by the Superintendent

Christopher Mann from substitute custodian to (.5) custodian at McIntyre Elementary at the rate of $13.84/hour effective November 28, 2017.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

A motion was made by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Dr. Nolish and unanimously passed to approve Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU (Custodian/Maintenance Employees), as per document 4, as recommended by the Superintendent.  This addresses language allowing for paid leave to attend Union business.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

A motion was made by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Dr. Nolish and unanimously passed to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between North Hills School District and the Educational Support Personnel Association ESPA/PSEA/NEA effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021, as per document 5, as recommended by the Superintendent.

OTHER

A motion was made by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Dr. Nolish and unanimously passed to approve the Act 93 and Executive Staff Salary Increase for Achieving Distinguished Performance Rating in 2016-17, as per document 6, as recommended by the Superintendent.  Administrators receiving this 1.75% adjustment are Kristina Bilderback ($1,492), David Lieberman ($2,010), Amy Mathieu ($2,030), Jesse Simpson ($1,788) and Beth Williams ($2,142).

COMMUNITY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
None

POLICY
None

FINANCE

A motion was made by Dr. Nolish, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to ratify General Fund Bills, as per document 1, as recommended by the Superintendent.  These include checks numbered:  49550 through 49566; 49568 through 49610; 49612 through 49662; 49666 through 49684; 49686 through 49817; 49821 through 49852; 49854 through 49869; 49871 through 50001; and 50005.

A motion was made by Dr. Nolish, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to ratify Construction Fund Bills, as per document 2, as recommended by the Superintendent.  These include checks numbered:  49567; 49663; 49685; 49818 through 49820; 49870; and 50002 through 50004.

A motion was made by Dr. Nolish, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to ratify Capital Project Fund Bills, as per document 3, as recommended by the Superintendent.  These include checks numbered 49665.

A motion was made by Dr. Nolish, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to approve Budget Transfers, as per document 4, as recommended by the Superintendent.

A motion was made by Dr. Nolish, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to approve payroll for the month of November 2017 in the amount of $3,118,215.52, as per document 5, as recommended by the Superintendent.

A motion was made by Dr. Nolish, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to approve the 2016 West View Borough Real Estate Tax Collector Audit Report, as per document 6, as recommended by the Superintendent.

A motion was made by Dr. Nolish, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to approve the 2016 Township of Ross Real Estate Tax Collector Audit Report, as per document 7, as recommended by the Superintendent.

A motion was made by Dr. Nolish, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to approve the Bid Award for Copy Paper to W.B. Mason at their low bid of $17,614.80, as per document 8, as recommended by the Superintendent.

A motion was made by Dr. Nolish, seconded by Mrs. Spade and unanimously passed to approve the Bid Award for OEM Toner for HP Printers to The Tree House, Inc. for their low bid of $5,022 for HP M451, and $8,790 for HP m452 printers, as per document 9, as recommended by the Superintendent.

Informational Items:
Revenue Summary for 2017-18 as of October 2017 (Unaudited)
Summary of Revenue and Expenditures for 2016-17 as of October 2017 (Unaudited)

SUPPORT SERVICES
None

ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Wielgus announced that the Board just approved a contract with the ESPA Unit and that he believes it is a fair contract for the employees, administration and the taxpayers.

Mrs. Bender welcomed the new Board members and she thanked the Board for their support of her as Vice-President for 2018.

ADJOURNMENT

 A motion was made by Mr. Wielgus to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m.

__________________________________________
Loretta J. Rieger
School Board Secretary