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TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY , PENNSYLVANIA

 

September 16, 2003

 

 

The regular monthly 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. May       Mrs. Morse   

  Mr. Curren       Mrs. McKerrow     Mr. Olsyn

  Mrs. Fox       Mr. Morgan

 

Mr. Debach was absent.

 

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

 

Mr. Morgan announced the directors held an executive session for the purpose of personnel issues on September 9, 2003 .

 

Minutes    A motion was made by Mrs. Morse, second by Mrs. Fox to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2003 regular meeting. On a voice call there were 8 yes votes.   

Bills    A motion was made by Mrs. Morse, second by Mrs. McKerrow to approve the 2003/04 General Fund and Federal Program bills, as well as, Construction Fund bills for payment as presented. The roll call vote was as follows:

   

        Mrs. Fox - yes     Mrs. Morse - yes

        Mrs. May - yes     Mr. Olsyn - yes

        Mrs. McKerrow - yes     Mr. Balmer - yes

        Mr. Morgan - yes     Mr. Curren - yes

  

Treasurer's Report      A motion was made by Mrs. Morse, second by Mrs. Fox to approve the treasurer's report for the month of August, 2003. On a voice call there were 8 yes votes.

 

Federal Programs Report    No report.

 

NTCC Report/IU Report    Mrs. Fox had no additional report at this time. Mrs. Fox had shared with the directors during the regularly scheduled work session that the NTCC may be exploring the possibility of conducting a feasibility study and also that Don Butler, Superintendent of Record, continues to do an exceptional job.

Committee Reports    The committee reports had been reviewed at the work session. The following information was added during the board meeting:

Act 93 and Negotiations:   Mr. Grantier reminded the Act 93 and Negotiation committee members of a scheduled negotiations meeting with the support staff on Thursday, September 25, 2003 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior High School.

Alparon Park :   Alparon Park representatives will be requesting to schedule a meeting with the school district. Directors were asked to share their concerns regarding Alparon Park with the committee chair, Mrs. Morse. In addition, further discussions will take place during the October, 2003 regularly scheduled work session.

Buildings & Grounds:   Mr. Curren has asked for a meeting to tour TECE, Senior High School and Middle School. A meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting place will be at the District Administration Office.

Administrators Informational

Update    No report.

Correction to June 17,

2003 Minutes    On a motion made by Mrs. Morse, second by Mr. Curren, the directors acted to correct the official minutes of the June 17, 2003 regular board meeting in regard to the employment of Mary Ann Schram and Jeannie Burbage as casual cafeteria employees. The minutes were recorded as both of these individuals being employed as casual employees (less than four hours per day and with fringe benefits). The correction would be to record the employment as casual employees, without fringe benefits. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

Graduation - Silver Cord    The directors voted to approve the enactment of awarding a Silver Cord for student volunteerism to be presented to students that meet the requirements established by the Senior High School Administration effective with the 2003/2004 Academic Year. The motion was made by Mrs. Morse and second by Mr. Curren. Mr. Balmer requested that a copy of the requirements be forwarded to the directors for review. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

Change Order - WRC    A change order was granted to Robert Feaster Corporation to furnish and install twenty five (25) each keyed locks in the casework with an associated rate of $ 1,250.00. A motion was made by Mrs. Morse, second by Mr. Curren for the approval of the change order. The roll call was as follows:

        Mrs. May - yes     Mr. Olsyn - yes

        Mrs. McKerrow - yes     Mr. Balmer - yes

        Mr. Morgan - yes     Mr. Curren - yes

        Mrs. Morse - yes     Mrs. Fox - yes       

 

Vehicle Upgrades Chambers School Bus and Cecil/Sue Castle    On a motion made by Mrs. Morse and second by Mrs. May, the directors granted approval for the following vehicle upgrades effective September 2, 2003 :

 

Chambers School Bus, Inc. for Bus #7, currently a 2001 72-passenger bus, which services the Big Pond area to a 2002, 72-passenger bus due to mechanical difficulties; and

Cecil and Sue Castle for Bus #15, currently a 1990 72-passenger bus, which services the Gillett area, to another 1990 72-passenger bus due to transmission difficulties.

On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

2003/04 Bus/Van Driver Listing    On a motion made by Mrs. May, second by Mr. Curren, the directors voted to approve the 2003/04 Bus/Van Driver Listing as presented. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes.

Employment - Williams    A motion was made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse to employ Evan Williams III as an assistant football coach beginning with the 2003/04 school year. Mr. Williams will be placed on step 1 of the 2003/04 coaching salary scale contained within the Professional Employees' Contract with an associated rate of $ 3,261.00. The roll call was as follows:

  Mrs. McKerrow - yes       Mr. Balmer - yes

  Mr. Morgan - yes       Mr. Curren - yes

  Mrs. Morse - yes       Mrs. Fox - yes

  Mr. Olsyn - yes       Mrs. May - yes

Employment - Foust    A motion was made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse to employ Tony Foust as an assistant 7 th and 8 th grade football coach beginning with the 2003/04 school year. Mr. Foust will be placed on step 1 of the 2003/04 coaching salary scale contained within the Professional Employees' Contract with an associated rate of $ 1,136.00. The roll call was as follows:

  Mr. Morgan - yes       Mr. Curren - yes

  Mrs. Morse - yes       Mrs. Fox - yes

  Mr. Olsyn - yes       Mrs. May - yes

  Mr. Balmer - yes       Mrs. McKerrow - yes

Employment - McClure    The directors acted to employ Nichole McClure as an assistant 7 th and 8 th grade volleyball coach beginning with the 2003/04 school year. Miss McClure will be placed on step 1 of the 2003/04 coaching salary scale contained within the Professional Employees' Contract with an associated rate of $ 1,060.00. The motion was made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse. The roll call was as follows: 

   Mrs. Morse - yes       Mrs. Fox - yes

  Mr. Olsyn - yes       Mrs. May - yes

  Mr. Balmer - yes       Mrs. McKerrow - yes

  Mr. Curren - yes       Mr. Morgan - yes

Employment - Spencer    The directors acted to employ Angela Spencer as the 7 th and 8 th grade volleyball coach beginning with the 2003/04 school year. Mrs. Spencer will be placed on step 5 of the 2003/04 coaching salary scale contained within the Professional Employees' Contract with an associated rate of $ 1,966.00. The motion was made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse. The roll call was as follows:

  Mr. Olsyn - yes       Mrs. May - yes

  Mr. Balmer - yes       Mrs. McKerrow - yes

  Mr. Curren - yes       Mr. Morgan - yes

  Mrs. Fox - yes       Mrs. Morse - yes

Administrative Report    Mr. Grantier shared the following information with the directors:

 

•  The 2003/04 School Year began successfully. He took this opportunity to publicly congratulate all areas of staff for their efforts in making it successful. 

•  A reminder to the directors of important dates forthcoming in October, including the following: 

•  October 9, 2003 - District Wide Retirement Dinner at Troy Vets Club

•  October 21, 2003 - Regular School Board Meeting to be held in conjunction with Mosherville Open House

•  October 23, 2003 - Open House at W. R. Croman Elementary School

•  October 25, 2003 - Troy Area School District Foundation Membership Drive Kick-Off at Troy Vets Club 

•  Requested the directors return the letter that will be sent to the home-schooled families with any additions or changes.

•  Announced the Elementary Open House will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 and the Middle School and Senior High School Open Houses would be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 . 

•  During this next week, Mr. Grantier will be contacting the directors to confirm a date, time and location for the Board/Superintendent retreat.

 

Adjournment    On a motion made by Mr. Curren, seconded by Mrs. Morse, the Board of directors adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

Laura Decker

Secretary to the Board