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TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, PENNSYLVANIA

 

July 20, 2004

 

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Troy Area School District Board of Education was called to order at 7:04 p.m. in the library of the Troy Middle School by President Morgan.  The following members were in attendance:

 

              Mr. Balmer                                    Mr. Morgan

              Mr. Curren                                     Mr. Olsyn

              Mrs. Fox

 

 Mr. Debach, Mrs. May, Mrs. McKerrow and Mrs. Morse were absent.

 

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The directors adjourned to an Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. until 7:20 p.m. for the purpose of personnel issues.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Mrs. Fox, second by Mr. Curren to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2004 special meeting and the June 15, 2004 regular meeting as circulated.  On a voice call there were 5 yes votes.

BILLS

A motion was made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox to approve the bills for payment as presented. A discussion was held regarding several invoices listed.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mr. Balmer – Yes

Mr. Morgan – Yes                       Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes           

TREASURER’S REPORT

A motion was made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox to accept the General Fund, Cafeteria and Activity Reports for the month of June, 2004.  On a voice call there were 5 yes votes.

 

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Mr. Kulago reported the district has received verbal approval of the 2004/05 Safe and Drug Free School grant application.

NTCC REPORT

No report.

BLAST 17 IU REPORT

Mrs. Fox stated that a meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at the new Williamsport location.

COMMITTEE REPORT

The following committee reports were presented:

BUILDINGS & GROUND

On a motion made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox, the directors retained the services of Hayes Large Architects for the purpose of providing bid specifications for replacement of the Middle School windows with an associated fee of not more than $ 42,000.  The roll call was as follows:

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mr. Balmer – Yes

Mr. Morgan – Yes                       Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes           

BUDGET & FINANCE

Mr. Balmer reported referendum information is being reviewed.

CURRICULUM

Mr. Grantier reported Ms. Sparduti will be attending the August work session to give the directors an update of the district’s AYP report.

ADMINISTRATORS INFORMATIONAL UPDATE

No report.

PDE 360 – 2003/2004

On a motion made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox, the directors acted to approve PDE 360, 2003/2004 Violence and Weapons Reports, for inclusion into the official minute book.  Mr. Grantier gave a brief explanation of the report in response to an inquiry made by Mr. Morgan.  On a voice call, there were 5 yes votes.

FLOOR REPLACEMENT – TECE

Mr. Curren made a motion to accept a bid for floor replacement at TECE from G & H Flooring in the amount of $ 11,700, second by Mrs. Fox.  The roll call was as follows:

Mr. Morgan – Yes                        Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                            Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Balmer – Yes         

CHANGE ORDER – IMBT

The directors approved a change order for the Middle School roofing work by John Imbt, Inc. to provide all materials, labor and equipment to replace existing deteriorated roof top unit duct work at an associated rate of $ 9,004.00.  The motion was made by Mr. Curren, second by Mr. Balmer.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Morgan – Yes                        Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                            Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Balmer – Yes

VEHICLE UPGRADE – TROJAN TRANSPORT

The directors approved vehicle upgrades for bus contractor, Trojan Transport, for three school vans servicing the routes to Austinville/Monroeton, Sayre, and Granville areas.  The vehicle servicing the Austinville/Monroeton area will be upgraded to a 1997, 8-pasenger AWD van.  The van servicing the Sayre route will be upgraded to a 2002, 7-passenger AWD van.  The vehicle servicing the Granville area will be upgraded to a 2000, 7-passenger van.  The effective dates of the changes will be August 31, 2004.  On a voice call, there were 5 yes votes.

 

VEHICLE UPGRADE – BUTTS BUSING

The directors approved a vehicle upgrade for bus contractor, Butts Bussing, to upgrade a school van servicing the Burlington area effective August 31, 2004.  The new vehicle will be a 2001 or newer, 8-passenger van.  On a voice call, there were 5 yes votes.

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR TRANSPORTATION BID

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the directors approved the transportation bid submitted by Butts Busing for the 2003/2004 extended school year transportation from June 17, 2004 through August 26, 2004 at an associated rate of $ 121.84 per day.  The motion was made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox.  The roll call was as follows:

Mr. Morgan – Yes                        Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                            Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Balmer – Yes

RESIGNATIONS – BOHMAN, CORA, CORBETT AND DAVY

The directors accepted resignations from Christine Bohman, Senior High School biology teacher, effective immediately; Theresa Cora, personal care aide, effective June 11, 2004; Melanie Corbett, 5th and 6th grade intramural volleyball coach effective June 9, 2004; and Michael Davy, 5th and 6th grade intramural boys’ basketball coach effective at the end of the 2003/2004 school year.  The motion was made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox.  The voice call was 5 yes votes.

ADVERTISEMENT – 5th/6th GRADE COACHING VACANCIES

On a motion made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox, the directors granted permission to advertise to fill the 5th and 6th grade coaching vacancies.  On a voice call, there were 5 yes votes.

TRANSFER – VANBLARCOM

The directors approved the transfer request of Donna VanBlarcom from her present position as an eighth grade science teacher to the Senior High School science vacancy on a motion made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox.  On a voice call, there were 5 yes votes.

EMPLOYMENT – CRYAN

On a motion made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox, the directors approved the employment of Evelyn Cryan as a personal care aide, effective August 31, 2004.  Mrs. Cryan will be employed at step 1, personal care aide category of the 2002/03 Support Personnel Contract, with an associated rate of $ 7.65/hour.  When a new contract is ratified, if an adjustment is necessary it will be made at that time.  The roll call was as follows:

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                          Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Balmer – Yes                       Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mr. Curren

EMPLOYMENT – SHAYLOR

On a motion made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox, the directors approved the employment of Cindy Shaylor as a personal care aide, effective August 31, 2004.  Mrs. Shaylor will be employed at step 1, personal care aide category of the 2002/03 Support Personnel Contract, with an associated rate of $ 7.65/hour.  When a new contract is ratified, if an adjustment is necessary it will be made at that time.  The roll call was as follows:

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                          Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Balmer – Yes                       Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mr. Curren – Yes

EMPLOYMENT – BIRD

On a motion made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox, the directors approved the employment of Kara Bird as a personal care aide, effective August 31, 2004.  Mrs. Bird will be employed at step 1, personal care aide category of the 2002/03 Support Personnel Contract, with an associated rate of $ 7.65/hour.  When a new contract is ratified, if an adjustment is necessary it will be made at that time.  The roll call was as follows:

Mr. Balmer – Yes                        Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mr. Olsyn – Yes

Mrs. Fox – Yes             

EMPLOYMENT - MCCLELLAND

On a motion made by Mr. Curren, second by Mrs. Fox, the directors approved the employment of Susan McClelland as a personal care aide, effective August 31, 2004.  Mrs. McClelland will be employed at step 1, personal care aide category of the 2002/03 Support Personnel Contract, with an associated rate of $ 7.65/hour.  When a new contract is ratified, if an adjustment is necessary it will be made at that time.  The roll call was as follows:

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mr. Olsyn – Yes

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mr. Balmer – Yes

Mr. Morgan – Yes

EMPLOYMENT – KULAGO

A motion was made by Mrs. Fox, second by Mr. Curren to employ Jeremy Kulago as a learning support teacher, effective August 24, 2004.  Mr. Kulago will be employed as a Temporary Professional Teacher at bachelors, step 1 of the 2004/2005 Professional Contract with an associated salary of $ 38,119 + $ 200.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mr. Balmer – Yes

Mr. Morgan – Yes                       Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes           

 

EMPLOYMENT – SCHRADER

A motion was made by Mrs. Fox, second by Mr. Olsyn to employ Ryan Schrader as an elementary technology teacher.  Mr. Schrader will be employed as a Temporary Professional Teacher at bachelors, step 1 of the 2004/2005 Professional Contract, with an associated salary of $ 38,119.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mr. Balmer – Yes

Mr. Morgan – Yes                       Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes

EMPLOYMENT – LAUE

A motion was made by Mrs. Fox, second by Mr. Olsyn to employ Joy Laue as a Senior High School mathematics teacher.  Mrs. Laue will be employed as a Temporary Professional Teacher at bachelors, step 1 of the 2004/2005 Professional Contract with an associated salary of $ 38,119.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Morgan – Yes                        Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                            Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Balmer – Yes

 

EMPLOYMENT - ROCKWELL

A motion was made by Mrs. Fox, second by Mr. Curren to employ Mark Rockwell as school psychologist.  Mr. Rockwell will be employed as a Temporary Professional Teacher at bachelors, step 1 of the 2004/2005 Professional Contract with an associated salary of $ 38,119.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Morgan – Yes                        Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                            Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Balmer – Yes         

 

EMPLOYMENT – FULFORD

A motion was made by Mrs. Fox, second by Mr. Olsyn to employ Gary Fulford in the position of Technology Systems Engineer, as an exempt classified employee.  Mr. Fulford’s salary will be set at $ 33,000 prorated to the number of days worked, with an effective start date of July 5, 2004.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Morgan – Yes                        Mr. Curren – Yes

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                            Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Balmer – Yes

EMPLOYMENT – CALKINS

A motion was made by Mrs. Fox, second by Mr. Curren to employ Robert Calkins as Technology Technician.  Mr. Calkins salary will be set at step 1, custodian #3 of the Support Personnel Contract, with an associated rate of $ 8.45/hour.  When a new contract is ratified, if a salary adjustment is necessary, it will be made at that time.  Mr. Calkins’ first day of employment will be July 26, 2004.   The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                          Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Balmer – Yes                       Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mr. Curren – Yes

EMPLOYMENT – STEELE

A motion was made by Mr. Curren, second by Mr. Olsyn to employ Matthew Steele as head boys’ soccer coach, effective at the beginning of the 2004/2005 school year.  Mr. Steele will be employed at step 5 of the 2004/2005 coaching salary listing with an associated rate of $ 4,531.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Olsyn – Yes                          Mrs. Fox – Yes

Mr. Balmer – Yes                       Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mr. Curren – Yes

EMPLOYMENT – PRATT

A motion was made by Mrs. Fox, second by Mr. Curren to employ Wayne Pratt as assistant girls’ soccer coach, effective at the beginning of the 2004/05 school year.  Mr. Pratt will be employed at step 1 of the 2004/05 coaching salary scale with an associated rate of $ 2,961.   The roll call was as follows:

Mr. Balmer – Yes                        Mr. Morgan – Yes

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mr. Olsyn – Yes

Mrs. Fox – Yes

EMPLOYMENT – CORBETT

A motion was made by Mrs. Fox, second by Mr. Curren, to employed Melanie Corbett as assistant volleyball coach, effective at the beginning of the 2004/05 school year.  Mrs. Corbett will be employed at step 1 of the 2004/05 coaching salary scale, with an associated rate of $ 2,961.     The roll call was as follows:

Mr. Curren – Yes                         Mr. Olsyn – Yes

Mrs. Fox – Yes                            Mr. Balmer – Yes

Mr. Morgan – Yes                       

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Mr. Grantier commented the June, 2004 reports indicate the directors have met the goals established for the 2003/04 school year and stated the district is in a great position for future projects.

Mr. Grantier announced that the directors could pick up copies of the Request For Proposals for architectural services at the district administration office following this meeting.  Mr. Grantier confirmed that he would be in touch with Mr. Curren, chairman of the buildings and ground committee, on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 to confirm the candidate selection for interviews.    

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion by Mr. Curren, second by Mr. Balmer, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Laura Decker

Secretary to the Board