October 19th 2004 School Board Meeting Minutes

TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, PENNSYLVANIA

October 19, 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. Balmer Mrs. May Mrs. Morse*

Mr. Debach Mrs. McKerrow Mr. Olsyn

Mrs. Fox Mr. Morgan

Mr. Curren was absent and Mrs. Morse arrived at 7:04 p.m.

Also in attendance were: Mr. Grantier, Superintendent; Mrs. Decker, Business Administrator; Mrs. Bixby, Food Service Director; Mrs. Clarke, Director of Support Services; 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

Mr. Morgan announced the directors had held an executive session on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 for the purpose of personnel issues.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. McKerrow to approve the minutes of the September 21, 2004 regular meeting with a correction of Mrs. Laue’s adjusted salary being $ 40,491 for the 2004/05 school year. On a voice call there were 7 yes votes.

BILLS

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. McKerrow to approve the bills for payment as presented. 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. Balmer - Yes

TREASURER’S REPORT

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to accept the General Fund and Activity Reports for the month of September, 2004. On a voice call there were 8 yes votes.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION

At this time, Mr. Grantier and Mr. Morgan recognized 47 staff members who had a record of perfect attendance for the 2003/04 school year. Mr. Grantier thanked the staff for their dedication and commended the values demonstrated within the Troy Area School District.

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

No report.

NTCC REPORT

No report.

BLAST 17 IU REPORT

No report.

COMMITTEE REPORT

The committee reports were reviewed at the work session. An addition to the committee reports was as follows:

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:

The directors accepted a proposal from Bergman Associates to complete land and topographic surveys for the Troy High School and Middle School properties located within Troy Borough with an associated fee not to exceed $ 20,800.00. The motion was made by Mr. Balmer, second by Mrs. Morse. 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. Balmer – Yes

ADMINISTRATORS INFORMATIONAL UPDATE

No report.

2004/05 BUS DRIVER LISTING

On a motion made by Mrs. May, second by Mr. Debach, the directors approved the following changes to the 2004/05 bus/van driver listing:

Additions: John Hickok, Gary Wolfe, Michael Wolfe, and Tammi Wolfe as CDL drivers;

Deletions: Tracy Watson, van driver and Timothy Watkins, CDL driver.

On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

2004/05 DAILY RATES

Mrs. May made a motion to accept the 2004/05 daily bus rates as presented for the 2004/05 school year. Mrs. Morse seconds the motion. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

2004/05 DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE LISTING

The following substitutes were added to the 2004/05 district substitute listing on a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse:

Lisa Cole Jodi McPherson

Neil Colton Mark Nobles

Amy Cowan Katie VanNote

On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

RESIGNATION – BOWERS

The directors accepted the resignation of Rick Bowers, boys’ head basketball coach, effective immediately and granted permission to advertise to fill this vacancy on a motion made by Mrs. May, second by Mr. Debach. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

RESIGNATION – WEED

On a motion made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse, the directors accepted the resignation of Mike Weed, Middle School assistant wrestling coach, effective immediately. The motion included permission to advertise to fill the vacancy created by the resignation. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE – WARD

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the directors granted a one year leave of absence to Gary Ward from his wrestling head coach position. The motion was made by Mrs. May, second by Mr. Debach. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Mr. Grantier announced the Troy Area School District Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni Presentation would be held on Friday, November 12, 2004 at 10 am at the Senior High School auditorium. This year’s recipients are Mr. Wendell Judson and Mr. Clyde Robbins. A reception will be held at the District Administration Office immediately following the program. All board members are invited to attend.

The district has been contacted by Mr. Les Bear, Financial Advisor with Arthurs, LeStrange Inc. regarding an opportunity to refinance part of the district’s outstanding bonds. The directors expressed interest to Mr. Grantier to proceed with the refinancing by establishing a special meeting on Monday, October 25, 2004 at 6 p.m. at the Troy Middle School library. Mr. Bear will be present at that meeting to address the board.

December 6, 2004 has been established as the date for the district’s reorganization meeting for the Board of Directors. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Troy Middle School library and soups will be provided immediately following the meeting.

The board of directors and superintendent have designated Thursday, November 18, 2004 as the date for a retreat. The retreat will be held at the District Administration Offices beginning at 6:30 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the meeting adjourned to an executive session at 7:25 p.m. for personnel issues.

Laura Decker

Secretary to the Board


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 October 19, 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. Balmer Mrs. May Mrs. Morse* Mr. Debach Mrs. McKerrow Mr. Olsyn Mrs. Fox Mr. Morgan Mr. Curren was absent and Mrs. Morse arrived at 7:04 p.m. Also in attendance were: Mr. Grantier, Superintendent; Mrs. Decker, Business Administrator; Mrs. Bixby, Food Service Director; Mrs. Clarke, Director of Support Services; 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 Mr. Morgan announced the directors had held an executive session on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 for the purpose of personnel issues. MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. McKerrow to approve the minutes of the September 21, 2004 regular meeting with a correction of Mrs. Laue’s adjusted salary being $ 40,491 for the 2004/05 school year. On a voice call there were 7 yes votes. BILLS A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. McKerrow to approve the bills for payment as presented. 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. Balmer - Yes TREASURER’S REPORT A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to accept the General Fund and Activity Reports for the month of September, 2004. On a voice call there were 8 yes votes. PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION At this time, Mr. Grantier and Mr. Morgan recognized 47 staff members who had a record of perfect attendance for the 2003/04 school year. Mr. Grantier thanked the staff for their dedication and commended the values demonstrated within the Troy Area School District. FEDERAL PROGRAMS No report. NTCC REPORT No report. BLAST 17 IU REPORT No report. COMMITTEE REPORT The committee reports were reviewed at the work session. An addition to the committee reports was as follows: BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: The directors accepted a proposal from Bergman Associates to complete land and topographic surveys for the Troy High School and Middle School properties located within Troy Borough with an associated fee not to exceed $ 20,800.00. The motion was made by Mr. Balmer, second by Mrs. Morse. 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. Balmer – Yes ADMINISTRATORS INFORMATIONAL UPDATE No report. 2004/05 BUS DRIVER LISTING On a motion made by Mrs. May, second by Mr. Debach, the directors approved the following changes to the 2004/05 bus/van driver listing: Additions: John Hickok, Gary Wolfe, Michael Wolfe, and Tammi Wolfe as CDL drivers; Deletions: Tracy Watson, van driver and Timothy Watkins, CDL driver. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes. 2004/05 DAILY RATES Mrs. May made a motion to accept the 2004/05 daily bus rates as presented for the 2004/05 school year. Mrs. Morse seconds the motion. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes. 2004/05 DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE LISTING The following substitutes were added to the 2004/05 district substitute listing on a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse: Lisa Cole Jodi McPherson Neil Colton Mark Nobles Amy Cowan Katie VanNote On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes. RESIGNATION – BOWERS The directors accepted the resignation of Rick Bowers, boys’ head basketball coach, effective immediately and granted permission to advertise to fill this vacancy on a motion made by Mrs. May, second by Mr. Debach. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes. RESIGNATION – WEED On a motion made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse, the directors accepted the resignation of Mike Weed, Middle School assistant wrestling coach, effective immediately. The motion included permission to advertise to fill the vacancy created by the resignation. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes. LEAVE OF ABSENCE – WARD Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the directors granted a one year leave of absence to Gary Ward from his wrestling head coach position. The motion was made by Mrs. May, second by Mr. Debach. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Mr. Grantier announced the Troy Area School District Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni Presentation would be held on Friday, November 12, 2004 at 10 am at the Senior High School auditorium. This year’s recipients are Mr. Wendell Judson and Mr. Clyde Robbins. A reception will be held at the District Administration Office immediately following the program. All board members are invited to attend. The district has been contacted by Mr. Les Bear, Financial Advisor with Arthurs, LeStrange Inc. regarding an opportunity to refinance part of the district’s outstanding bonds. The directors expressed interest to Mr. Grantier to proceed with the refinancing by establishing a special meeting on Monday, October 25, 2004 at 6 p.m. at the Troy Middle School library. Mr. Bear will be present at that meeting to address the board. December 6, 2004 has been established as the date for the district’s reorganization meeting for the Board of Directors. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Troy Middle School library and soups will be provided immediately following the meeting. The board of directors and superintendent have designated Thursday, November 18, 2004 as the date for a retreat. The retreat will be held at the District Administration Offices beginning at 6:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the meeting adjourned to an executive session at 7:25 p.m. for personnel issues. Laura Decker Secretary to the Board
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