August, 2003 Special School Board Minutes

TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY , PENNSYLVANIA

August 12, 2003

Due and legal notice having been given, a special meeting for general business purposes 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. Curren Mrs. May Mr. Morgan

Mrs. Fox Mrs. McKerrow Mrs. Morse

Mr. Olsyn

Mr. Balmer and Mr. Debach were absent.

Also in attendance were: Mr. Grantier, Superintendent; Mrs. Decker, Business Administrator; Solicitor Williams and several citizens.

Guthrie Clinic

The Board of Education, at the July 15, 2003, meeting tabled

the agenda item regarding execution of the 2003/04 Guthrie Clinic contract for medical health services until further clarification could be made regarding physician coverage at varsity home football games. Mr. Grantier reported that the 2003/04 contract broke down the separate charges for medical/physical services and the physician coverage; however, we have received these services in the past and the contract is not requiring anything further of the district. The total cost for physicals for the 2003/04 school year totals $ 4,725.00 and for physician coverage at home varsity football games of $ 170.00. A motion was made by Mrs. May, seconded by Mrs. Fox to execute the Guthrie Clinic contract. The roll call was as follows:

Mrs. Morse – yes Mrs. May – yes

Mr. Olsyn – yes Mrs. McKerrow – yes

Mr. Curren – yes Mr. Morgan – yes

Mrs. Fox - yes

MS Paving Bids

The Administration has legally advertised for and received bids

for the repaving around the Middle School. The bids were opened

on August 12, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the District Administration Office

in the presence of district solicitor, Evan Williams. The following

bids were received:

Nelson & Streeter Construction Co. $ 84,835 Base Bid

(concrete curb installation) 7,185 Alt . Bid #1

$ 92,020 Total

Simonds & Son Excavating Inc. $ 98,350 Base Bid

(concrete curb installation) 0 Alt. Bid #1

$ 98,350 Total

Mr. Grantier recommends the directors accept the bid from Nelson

& Streeter Construction Co. and include the installation of

concrete curbs for a total of $ 92,020.00. A motion was made by Mr. Olsyn, seconded by Mrs. McKerrow to accept the bid from Nelson & Streeter Construction Co. including the Alternate Bid #1 for concrete curb installation, totaling $ 92,020.00. The roll call was as follows:

Mr. Olsyn – yes Mrs. McKerrow – yes

Mr. Curren – yes Mr. Morgan – yes

Mrs. Fox – yes Mrs. Morse – yes

Mrs. May – yes

Mr. Grantier inquired as to if it remained the wishes of the board

for him to request a change order to have the rest of the Middle

School paving to be sealed. The directors stated it was.

R. Tomlinson-Clarke

Mr. Grantier made the recommendation to the board to approve

the employment of Mrs. Robin Tomlinson-Clarke as our Director of

Support Services. Mrs. Clarke's employment will be retroactive to

August 1, 2003 at a prorated 2003/04 salary of $ 52,500.00. She

will be brought on step at the completion of five years, under the

Act 93 Compensation Plan, with a responsibility factor of 1.175.

A motion was made by Mrs. Morse, seconded by Mrs. Fox to

employ Mrs. Clarke. The roll call was as follows:

Mr. Curren – yes Mr. Morgan – yes

Mrs. Fox – yes Mrs. Morse – yes

Mrs. May – yes Mr. Olsyn – yes

Mrs. McKerrow - yes

Mr. Grantier welcomed Mrs. Clarke to the Troy Area School

District and stated she would add a nice addition to the administrative team.

L. Staudt – FMLA

Lori Staudt, personal care aide, has submitted a request for

leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, to be effective

September 2, 2003 through November 25, 2003 . Mrs. Staudt will

use all accumulated sick and personal days during this leave as

required under the Family Medical Leave Act. A motion was made by Mr. Curren, seconded by Mrs. Morse to grant the leave for Mrs. Staudt effective September 2, 2003 through November 25, 2003 . On a voice call, there were 7 yes votes.

Visitor Comments

Mr. Dale Mattocks addressed the board regarding several concerns he had. These concerns included the board following parliamentary procedure, bid openings completed outside a public board meeting, and bids regarding the sale of Springfield Elementary School .

Adjournment

On a motion made by Mr. Olsyn, seconded by Mrs. Morse, the

Board of directors adjourned to executive session for personnel

reasons at 7:30 p.m. before beginning their regularly scheduled

work session.

Laura Decker

Secretary to the Board

Troy Area School District

Board of Education

Press Release

The Troy Area School District Board of Education held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 for general purposes. Items specifically acted upon during the meeting include the following:

Approval to execute a contract with Guthrie Clinic, Ltd. for the services of physician coverage at all home varsity football games and medical/physical services to students and athletes.
Awarded a bid to Nelson & Streeter Construction Company totaling $ 92,020 for the completion of paving and installation of concrete curbs at the Troy Middle School . All work is to be completed prior to August 29, 2003 .
Mrs. Robin Tomlinson-Clarke has been hired as the district's Director of Special Education. Mrs. Clarke is coming to Troy Schools from the Corning Area School District . She began her duties on August 1, 2003 . Mrs. Clarke has 18 years of public school education experience. She is looking forward to meeting the students, staff and community members as the school year approaches.
Personal care aide, Lori Staudt, has been granted a leave of absence through November 25, 2003 under the Family Medical Leave Act.

Other items that were discussed during the director's work session included these items:

Mr. Grantier shared with the directors the district's 2003/04 fund balance is at 8.64% of total expenditures and is within the requirements of 9.5% as established by the Department of Education.
Approximately 30 students have failed or neglected to receive proper immunizations as of this date. Students who do not have the proper immunizations will not be granted admission within the district for the 2003/04 school year. Mrs. Clarke shared with the members that parents will be held responsible if their child(ren) are not in attendance due to lack of immunization and may be charged with neglect.
The building projects within Troy Area School District will be completed prior to the beginning of the 2003/04 school year. Final completion of the WR Croman project will be wrapping up later this week, including the flooring. The Mosherville Elementary renovation is completed; teachers can begin to be in their rooms August 18 th , 2003 to begin preparation for the upcoming school year.
Mr. Grantier shared with the directors information he received while attending the Blended Schools.com presentation earlier in the week. Mr. Grantier has been elected to the Board of Directors. He further stated that being a charter member of Blended Schools.com, this program will offer endless opportunities to the students and community. Currently 41 school districts within Pennsylvania are members of Blended Schools.com.
The announcement was made by Superintendent Robert Grantier that the district has received notice that it has met state proficiency standards.


Home DEPARTMENTS Board of Education Food Service Prof. Development Transportation RESOURCES Check the Weather in Troy, PA District Calendar Student Resources Parent Resources Teacher Resources Delay/Closing Info Graduation Requirements Parents, Students and Teachers: You can print the form you need here Forms	TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT TROY , PENNSYLVANIA August 12, 2003 Due and legal notice having been given, a special meeting for general business purposes 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. Curren Mrs. May Mr. Morgan Mrs. Fox Mrs. McKerrow Mrs. Morse Mr. Olsyn Mr. Balmer and Mr. Debach were absent. Also in attendance were: Mr. Grantier, Superintendent; Mrs. Decker, Business Administrator; Solicitor Williams and several citizens. Guthrie Clinic The Board of Education, at the July 15, 2003, meeting tabled the agenda item regarding execution of the 2003/04 Guthrie Clinic contract for medical health services until further clarification could be made regarding physician coverage at varsity home football games. Mr. Grantier reported that the 2003/04 contract broke down the separate charges for medical/physical services and the physician coverage; however, we have received these services in the past and the contract is not requiring anything further of the district. The total cost for physicals for the 2003/04 school year totals $ 4,725.00 and for physician coverage at home varsity football games of $ 170.00. A motion was made by Mrs. May, seconded by Mrs. Fox to execute the Guthrie Clinic contract. The roll call was as follows: Mrs. Morse – yes Mrs. May – yes Mr. Olsyn – yes Mrs. McKerrow – yes Mr. Curren – yes Mr. Morgan – yes Mrs. Fox - yes MS Paving Bids The Administration has legally advertised for and received bids for the repaving around the Middle School. The bids were opened on August 12, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the District Administration Office in the presence of district solicitor, Evan Williams. The following bids were received: Nelson & Streeter Construction Co. $ 84,835 Base Bid (concrete curb installation) 7,185 Alt . Bid #1 $ 92,020 Total Simonds & Son Excavating Inc. $ 98,350 Base Bid (concrete curb installation) 0 Alt. Bid #1 $ 98,350 Total Mr. Grantier recommends the directors accept the bid from Nelson & Streeter Construction Co. and include the installation of concrete curbs for a total of $ 92,020.00. A motion was made by Mr. Olsyn, seconded by Mrs. McKerrow to accept the bid from Nelson & Streeter Construction Co. including the Alternate Bid #1 for concrete curb installation, totaling $ 92,020.00. The roll call was as follows: Mr. Olsyn – yes Mrs. McKerrow – yes Mr. Curren – yes Mr. Morgan – yes Mrs. Fox – yes Mrs. Morse – yes Mrs. May – yes Mr. Grantier inquired as to if it remained the wishes of the board for him to request a change order to have the rest of the Middle School paving to be sealed. The directors stated it was. R. Tomlinson-Clarke Mr. Grantier made the recommendation to the board to approve the employment of Mrs. Robin Tomlinson-Clarke as our Director of Support Services. Mrs. Clarke's employment will be retroactive to August 1, 2003 at a prorated 2003/04 salary of $ 52,500.00. She will be brought on step at the completion of five years, under the Act 93 Compensation Plan, with a responsibility factor of 1.175. A motion was made by Mrs. Morse, seconded by Mrs. Fox to employ Mrs. Clarke. The roll call was as follows: Mr. Curren – yes Mr. Morgan – yes Mrs. Fox – yes Mrs. Morse – yes Mrs. May – yes Mr. Olsyn – yes Mrs. McKerrow - yes Mr. Grantier welcomed Mrs. Clarke to the Troy Area School District and stated she would add a nice addition to the administrative team. L. Staudt – FMLA Lori Staudt, personal care aide, has submitted a request for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, to be effective September 2, 2003 through November 25, 2003 . Mrs. Staudt will use all accumulated sick and personal days during this leave as required under the Family Medical Leave Act. A motion was made by Mr. Curren, seconded by Mrs. Morse to grant the leave for Mrs. Staudt effective September 2, 2003 through November 25, 2003 . On a voice call, there were 7 yes votes. Visitor Comments Mr. Dale Mattocks addressed the board regarding several concerns he had. These concerns included the board following parliamentary procedure, bid openings completed outside a public board meeting, and bids regarding the sale of Springfield Elementary School . Adjournment On a motion made by Mr. Olsyn, seconded by Mrs. Morse, the Board of directors adjourned to executive session for personnel reasons at 7:30 p.m. before beginning their regularly scheduled work session. Laura Decker Secretary to the Board Troy Area School District Board of Education Press Release The Troy Area School District Board of Education held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 for general purposes. Items specifically acted upon during the meeting include the following: Approval to execute a contract with Guthrie Clinic, Ltd. for the services of physician coverage at all home varsity football games and medical/physical services to students and athletes. Awarded a bid to Nelson & Streeter Construction Company totaling $ 92,020 for the completion of paving and installation of concrete curbs at the Troy Middle School . All work is to be completed prior to August 29, 2003 . Mrs. Robin Tomlinson-Clarke has been hired as the district's Director of Special Education. Mrs. Clarke is coming to Troy Schools from the Corning Area School District . She began her duties on August 1, 2003 . Mrs. Clarke has 18 years of public school education experience. She is looking forward to meeting the students, staff and community members as the school year approaches. Personal care aide, Lori Staudt, has been granted a leave of absence through November 25, 2003 under the Family Medical Leave Act. Other items that were discussed during the director's work session included these items: Mr. Grantier shared with the directors the district's 2003/04 fund balance is at 8.64% of total expenditures and is within the requirements of 9.5% as established by the Department of Education. Approximately 30 students have failed or neglected to receive proper immunizations as of this date. Students who do not have the proper immunizations will not be granted admission within the district for the 2003/04 school year. Mrs. Clarke shared with the members that parents will be held responsible if their child(ren) are not in attendance due to lack of immunization and may be charged with neglect. The building projects within Troy Area School District will be completed prior to the beginning of the 2003/04 school year. Final completion of the WR Croman project will be wrapping up later this week, including the flooring. The Mosherville Elementary renovation is completed; teachers can begin to be in their rooms August 18 th , 2003 to begin preparation for the upcoming school year. Mr. Grantier shared with the directors information he received while attending the Blended Schools.com presentation earlier in the week. Mr. Grantier has been elected to the Board of Directors. He further stated that being a charter member of Blended Schools.com, this program will offer endless opportunities to the students and community. Currently 41 school districts within Pennsylvania are members of Blended Schools.com. The announcement was made by Superintendent Robert Grantier that the district has received notice that it has met state proficiency standards.
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