021004

TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY , PENNSYLVANIA

February 10, 2004

A special meeting of the Troy Area School District Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School library by President Morgan. The following members were in attendance:

Mr. Balmer Mrs. Fox Mr. Morgan

Mr. Curren Mrs. May Mrs. Morse

Mr. Debach Mrs. McKerrow Mr. Olsyn

Also in attendance were: Mr. Grantier, Superintendent; Mrs. Decker, Business Administrator; Mr. Strzelecki, High School Principal; Mr. Blair, Maintenance Supervisor; Solicitor Williams, as well as district citizens and staff.

Weighted Grade Presentation - Strzelecki Mr. Strzelecki, Senior High School Principal, presented a proposal to the directors to implement weighted grades for students participating in the higher level classes. Students participating in honor classes would receive a weighted grade of 1.03 and for A.P. classes a weighted grade of 1.05. Mr. Strzelecki explained one of the reasons to implement this scale would be to encourage students to participate in the more challenging classes without fear of jeopardizing their class rank. Additional discussions continued as to the benefits to the students when applying to colleges. There was a decision about implementing the weighted system retro-actively to give students, especially juniors, who are taking many of these courses this year adequate credit. That will be examined further by high school personnel. This is an item that will be considered for the March, 2004 regular board agenda.

Roofing Bids - Middle School and TECE Mr. Grantier shared with the directors the timeline established by Hayes Large Architects for the Middle School and Troy Elementary Center East roofing projects. Based on this timeline, the board could receive and award bids during March and work could begin as the weather breaks in the Spring.

Maintenance Building The directors received preliminary drawings of a proposed Maintenance Building prepared by Mr. Blair. Mr. Grantier asked the directors to review the information supplied and bring back their suggestions and comments for the March, 2004 work session.

Change in 2003/04 School Calendar On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the directors acted to revised the 2003/04 School Year calendar to change Monday, February 16, 2004 from a vacation day to a school day. This will allow the district to make up the fifth snow day, within the school calendar. On a voice call, there was 8 yes votes and 1 no vote.

Springfield Building Appraisals The board of directors agreed to accept two commercial appraisals for the Springfield Elementary School . The appraisals will be completed by Steven Novak and Robert Benjamin, with an associated fee of not more than $ 1,500 each. The motion was made by Mrs. McKerrow, second by Mr. Debach. The roll call was as follows:

Mrs. Fox - Yes Mr. Olsyn - Yes

Mrs. May - Yes Mr. Balmer - Yes

Mrs. McKerrow - Yes Mr. Curren - No

Mr. Morgan - Yes Mr. Debach - Yes

Mrs. Morse - Abstain

Executive Session The directors adjourned to an executive session from 7:50 p.m. until 8:25 p.m. for the purpose of contract issues.

Senior High School Renovation Project Mr. Grantier shared with the directors a proposal received from Professional School Services Associates, Senior Partners Dr. Joseph Bonita and B. Allan Schoonover, for completing of a current and future space analysis, an educational analysis and assistance in preparing a Request For Proposal (RFP) for architectural services. The associated fees for these services are $ 12,000. With an additional fee of less than $ 4,500, a facilities study can also be completed and would include an architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protections review with a final report of the existing conditions. The directors will consider this proposal at the regular meeting scheduled for February 17, 2004 .

The directors were also briefed by Mr. Grantier on the timeline established for the above listed analysis and reasonable expectations to hire an architectural firm for the renovation project. At the March 9, 2004 , work session, Mr. Les Bear , Arthurs LeStrange Associates, the district's financial advisor will present various scenarios for the financing of the renovation project.

Adjournment On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the meeting adjourned into an executive session for personnel issues at 8:55 p.m.

Laura Decker

Secretary to the Board


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