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TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

June 15, 2004

 

 

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

 

Mr. Curren                          Mrs. May                                      Mrs. Morse

Mr. Debach                        Mrs. McKerrow                            Mr. Olsyn

Mrs. Fox                             Mr. Morgan

 

Mr. Balmer was absent.

 

              Also in attendance were:  Mr. Grantier, Superintendent; Mrs. Decker, Business Administrator;  Mrs. Bixby, Food Service Director; Mrs. Jackson, Transportation Director; Mrs. Clarke, Director of Support Services; Mr. Wood, Elementary Principal; Mr. Kulago, Middle School Principal; Mr. Havens, Assistant Middle School Principal; Mr. Strzelecki, High School Principal; Ms. Abreu, Assistant High School Principal; Mr. Blair, Maintenance Supervisor; Mr. Radcliffe, Technology Integrator; Solicitor Williams, as well as, several district citizens and staff.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Morgan announced the directors had held an                                       executive session on June 2, 2004, for the purpose of personnel/contract issues.

 

MINUTES

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the minutes of May 11, 2004 special meeting, May 18, 2004 regular meeting and May 24, 2004 special meeting as circulated.  On a voice call there were 8 yes votes.

BILLS

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the bills for payment as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:

 

Mrs. McKerrow – Yes                 Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Morgan – Yes                        Mr. Debach – Yes

Mrs. Morse – Yes                        Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                          Mrs. May - Yes

TREASURER’S REPORT

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to accept the General Fund, Cafeteria and Activity Reports for the month of May.  On a voice call there were 8 yes votes.

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Allocations for the 2004/05 School Year are on the agenda for tonight.

NTCC REPORT

No report.

BLAST 17 IU REPORT

No report.

COMMITTEE REPORT

In addition to the committee reports being reviewed at the work session, the following additions were made:

Act 93 and Negotiations:

On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the directors approved a rating of outstanding for Mr. Grantier’s 2003/2004 management objections with an associated stipend of $ 2,000.  The voice call was as follows:

Mr. Morgan – Yes                        Mr. Debach – Yes

Mrs. Morse – Yes                        Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                           Mrs. May – Yes

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mrs. McKerrow – Yes

Athletic Committee:

At this time, the directors were presented with additional information regarding contract renewal with Guthrie Clinic, Ltd. for the 2004/05 medical services including the athletic training and student physicals.

Buildings and Ground:

On a motion made by Mr. Curren, second by Mr. Debach, the directors accepted the Request for Proposal (R.F.P.) as presented and directed the administration to legally advertise for architectural services for the Senior High School Project.             The advertising of the R.F.P. will occur within five newspaper circulations.  On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes. 

ADMINISTRATORS INFORMATIONAL UPDATE

No report.

2004/05 BUDGET

The Board of Education for the Troy Area School District at the May 11th special meeting had presented and reviewed a tentative budget for the 2004/05 fiscal year.  The Directors resolved to advertise the budget and had a copy available for public inspection in the District Administration Office.  The Directors had advertised their intent to adopt this budget and levy the necessary taxes at this meeting.  A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the 2004/05 general fund budget which lists expenditures of $ 16,871,988 and with a total fund balance, revenues and other financing sources available for appropriation equaling $18,596,329.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Morse – Yes                        Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                           Mrs. May – Yes

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mrs. McKerrow – Yes

Mr. Debach –Yes                        Mr. Morgan - Yes

2003/04 BUDGET TRANSFERS

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to authorize the administration to take the necessary action to make account transfers for the 2003/04 fiscal year.  A copy of these budget transfers will appear in the official minute book.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                          Mrs. May – Yes

Mr. Curren – Yes                        Mrs. McKerrow – Yes

Mr. Debach – Yes                      Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mrs. Morse – Yes

REAL ESTATE TAX

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the following motion.  Be it resolved the School Board of the Troy Area School District enact a Real Estate Tax of 24.09 mills of each dollar assessed valuation of all real estate taxable within the Troy Area School District in substantially the same form as the Real Estate Tax enacted by the Troy Area School Board for the fiscal year 2003/04, to become effective July 1, 2004.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mrs. McKerrow – Yes

Mr. Debach – Yes                       Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mrs. Morse – Yes

Mrs. May – Yes                           Mr. Olsyn - Yes

PER CAPITA TAX

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, seconded by Mrs. Morse to approve the following two motions.  Be it resolved the School Board of the Troy Area School District enact a five dollar Per Capita Tax under Act 511 in substantially the same form as the Per Capita Tax enacted by the Troy Area School Board for the fiscal year 2003/04, to become effective July 1, 2004.  Be it also resolved the School Board of the Troy Area School District enact a five dollar Per Capita Tax under Section 679 in substantially the same form as the Per Capita Tax enacted by the Troy Area School District for the fiscal year 2003/04, to become effective July 1, 2004.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mrs. McKerrow – Yes

Mr. Debach – Yes                       Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mrs. Morse – Yes

Mrs. May – Yes                           Mr. Olsyn - Yes

OCCUPATION TAX

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to enact a 1600 mill Occupation Valuation Tax under Act 511.  Be it resolved that the School Board of the Troy Area School District enact a 1600 mill tax on occupation in substantially the same form as the Occupation Tax enacted for the fiscal year 2003/04 under Act 511, to become effective July 1, 2004.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Debach – Yes                       Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mrs. Morse – Yes

Mrs. May – Yes                           Mr. Olsyn – Yes

Mrs. McKerrow – Yes                 Mr. Curren - Yes

REAL ESTATE TRANSFER                

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to enact a 1% Real Estate Transfer Tax under Act 511.  Be it resolved that the School Board of the Troy Area School District enact a one percent (1%) tax on the actual value of all real estate transferred in the Troy Area School District after the first day of July 2004, in substantially the same form as the 1% transfer tax enacted for the fiscal year 2003/04 under Act 511, to become effective July 1, 2004.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mrs. Morse – Yes

Mrs. May – Yes                           Mr. Olsyn – Yes

Mrs. McKerrow – Yes                 Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Morgan – No                          Mr. Debach - No

EARNED INCOME TAX

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to enact a ½ of 1% Earned Income Tax under Act 511.  Be it resolved that the School Board of the Troy Area School District enact a ½ of 1% Earned Income Tax under Act 511 on salaries, wages, commissions, and other compensations earned during the year beginning January 2004, by residents of the Troy Area School District.  Also, on net proceeds earned during said periods from business, professional or other activities conducted by residents of the district.  This tax will be in substantially the same form as enacted for the fiscal year 2003/04 under Act 511, to become effective January 1, 2005.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. May – Yes                           Mr. Olsyn – Yes

Mrs. McKerrow – Yes                 Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Morgan – Yes                        Mr. Debach – Yes

Mrs. Morse – Yes                        Mrs. Fox – Yes

GENERAL SUPPLY AND ART BIDS

A motion was made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse to accept the following bids for the general and art supplies for the 2004/05 school year:

General Supplies

Elgin School Supply                    $   1,083.12

Kurtz Brothers                              $    8,859.26

Phillips Supply                             $   1,853.35

Quill Corp.                                    $     1,315.35

Savin Corporation                       $   12,286.06

Sax Arts & Crafts                        $        793.57

Standard Stationery                    $     3,712.79

Total                                             $ 29,903.50

Art Supplies

Dick Blick                                      $         840.85

Elgin School Supply                     $           51.30

Kurtz Brothers                               $         685.06

Nasco                                            $         788.02

Phillips Supply                              $        783.75

Quill Corp.                                     $        228.84

Sax Arts & Crafts                         $    4,177.77

Standard Ceramic                       $        420.00

Standard Stationery                     $          26.40

Total                                               $   8,001.99

The roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. McKerrow – Yes                 Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Morgan – Yes                        Mr. Debach – Yes

Mrs. Morse – Yes                        Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                          Mrs. May - Yes

FEDERAL PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to submit applications with the intent to participate in the following programs for the 2004/05 school year: 

Title I, Part A                                                $ 426,043

Title II, Part A                                               $ 125,193

Title II, Part D                                               $   10,059

Title V, Part A                                              $     9,977

Safe &Drug Free Schools                         $   12,868

On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

PLANCON J – MOSHERVILLE

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to authorize the submission of PlanCon Part J, Project Accounting Based on Final Costs, for the Mosherville Elementary School alterations, to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.  On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

WAIVER OF DISTRICT TAXES

Mr. Debach made a motion, second by Mrs. Morse to not waive roll back taxes totaling $ 55.79 as requested by the Methodist Episcopal Church of Windfall on one (1) acre of property that had been donated to the church and which had been previously enrolled under the clean and green assessment.  On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

2003/2004 DRIVER LISTING

On a motion made by Mrs. May, second by Mr. Debach, the directors approved the addition of Randy Michael Brown, van driver, to the 2003/04 Approved Driver Listing.  All necessary paperwork, including Act 34 and Act 151 clearances, is on file in the administration office.  On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

TRANSPORTATION RATES

A motion was made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse to approve a revised daily rate listing paid to the bus contractors for the 2003/2004 school year.  Rates are adjusted accordingly for mileage changes or vehicle upgrades.  A copy of the revised daily rates will appear in the official minute book.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Morgan – Yes                        Mr. Debach – Yes

Mrs. Morse – Yes                        Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                            Mrs. May – Yes

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mrs. McKerrow – Yes

GUTHRIE, INC

The directors approved to contract with Guthrie, Inc. to provide a full-time athletic training at a cost of $ 23,152, grade specific and sports medicine physicals at a cost of $ 5,250, and varsity home football physician coverage with an associated rate of $ 175/game to be effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  The motion was made by Mrs. May and second by Mrs. Morse.  The roll call was as follows:

Mrs. Morse – Yes                        Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                            Mrs. May – Yes

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mrs. McKerrow – Yes

Mr. Debach – Yes                       Mr. Morgan – Yes

FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE CHIMICS

The directors granted permission to Tammy Chimics, Senior High School English teacher, to utilize a family medical leave effective on or about September 20, 2004 for a period of twelve (12) weeks or until her sick and personnel days have been exhausted, whichever occurs first.  The motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse.  On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

RESIGNATION – GOWIN

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to accept the resignation request of Michelle Gowin, administrative secretary.  Her last day of work was June 7, 2004.  On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

RESIGNATION – POLLY

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to accept the resignation request of Allison Polly, elementary life skills teacher, to be effective June 30, 2004.   Permission as granted by the directors to advertise to fill the vacancy created by Mrs. Polly’s resignation.  On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

TRANSFER – SPARDUTI

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse the directors approved the transfer of Eileen Sparduti from her position of school psychologist to that of Coordinator of Student Academic Programs, effective at the beginning of the 2004/05 school year.  Her salary will remain under the Professional Employees Contract.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                          Mrs. May – Yes

Mr. Curren – Yes                        Mrs. McKerrow – Yes

Mr. Debach – Yes                      Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mrs. Fox – Yes                           Mrs. Morse – Yes

ADVERTISEMENT

Permission was granted by the directors to advertise to fill the vacancy created by Ms. Sparduti’s transfer.  The motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse.  On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

EMPLOYMENT – NORTON

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to employ Cynthia Norton as the payroll/insurance secretary in the Administration Office,  effective June 3, 2004.  Her salary will be set at $ 17,275, prorated to the number of days worked.  This position is an exempt classification and, dependent upon the ratification of the Support Personnel Contract, if an adjustment is necessary, it will be made at that time.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mrs. McKerrow – Yes

Mr. Debach – Yes                       Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mrs. Morse – Yes

Mrs. May – Yes                           Mr. Olsyn – Yes

EMPLOYMENT – FRISBIE

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to employ Randy Frisbie as a district custodian, with an effective beginning date of July 1, 2004.  Mr. Frisbie’s salary will be step 1, custodian # 3 of the 2002/03 Support Personnel Contract, at an hourly rate of $ 8.45.  When a new Support Personnel Contract is ratified, if a salary adjustment is necessary, it will be made at that time.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mrs. McKerrow – Yes

Mr. Debach – Yes                       Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mrs. Morse – Yes

Mrs. May – Yes                           Mr. Olsyn - Yes

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Mr. Grantier requested permission of the board to be able to fill any vacancies that become open during the summer months to allow for a smooth beginning for the 2004/05 school year.  Mr. Debach made a motion, second by Mrs. Morse, to grant permission to Mr. Grantier to fill any positions that become available, but not to create any new positions.  On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes. Mr. Grantier reported the application made by the district for the 2004/05 Accountability Grants have been approved. 

A handout had been provided to the directors regarding replacement windows at the Troy Middle School as prepared by Hayes Large Architects. 

Mr. Grantier recommends the directors combine the July work session and board meeting to by Tuesday, July 20, 2004.  The work session would begin at 6:30 p.m. and the board meeting would follow at 7:00 p.m.  The directors were in agreement to combine the meetings.

Mr. Grantier commended Mr. Wood for his services to the Troy Area School District and stated he was glad to see that Mr. Wood would be remaining in the community.

Mr. Grantier took the opportunity to thank the directors for their support during the year and stated that tremendous strides have been made and exciting things are forthcoming.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion by Mr. Curren, second by Mr. Debach, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Laura Decker

Secretary to the Board