012004

TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY , PENNSYLVANIA

January 20, 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 Middle School library by President Morgan. The following members were in attendance:

Mr. Balmer Mrs. Fox Mr. Morgan

Mr. Curren Mrs. May Mrs. Morse *

Mr. Debach Mrs. McKerrow Mr. Olsyn

*Mrs. Morse arrived at 7:05 p.m.

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

President Morgan announced the directors had held an Executive Session following the work session on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 for the purpose of personnel issues.

Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Debach second by Mr. Curren to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2003 reorganization meeting as presented. On a voice call there were 8 yes votes.

Bills A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mr. Curren to approve the 2003/04 General Fund and Federal Program bills, as well as, Construction Fund bills for payment as presented. Mr. Balmer inquired regarding Item #155, Alparon Park, in the amount of $ 1,250.00 and if the district should pay the invoice prior to the directors approving the lease addendum. After further discussion, Mr. Balmer made the motion to approve the bills for payment, excluding Item #155, until the lease could be approved by the directors. The motion was second by Mr. Debach. The roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Debach - Yes Mrs. Morse - No

Mrs. Fox - Yes Mr. Olsyn - Yes

Mrs. May - Yes Mr. Balmer - Yes

Mrs. McKerrow - Yes Mr. Curren - Yes

Mr. Morgan - Yes

Treasurer's Report A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the treasurer's report for the months of November and December, 2003. On a voice call there were 9 yes votes.

June 30, 2003 Audit Review Mr. Scott S. Rogers Mr. Scott S. Rogers, Allen, Rogers, and Osgood, presented the directors with the results of the local audit for the period ending June 30, 2003 . Mr. Rogers detailed highlights of the audit, as well as, reporting requirement changes for compliance with GASB Statement 34. Mr. Rogers reported the audit was clean and recommended to the directors to continue their commitment for establishing further increases in the Capital Reserve account for future capital projects.

Federal Programs Report No report.

NTCC Report/IU Report No report.

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

Buildings & Grounds: Mr. Curren made a motion, second by Mr. Debach, to acquire two up-to-date commercial appraisals for the Springfield Elementary School . On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes. Mr. Grantier will bring back to board recommendations for this service made by the two local realtors within Troy .

A meeting was set for Tuesday, February 3, 2004 , to hold a building and grounds committee meeting at the District Administration Office beginning at 7 p.m. Items for discussion at the meeting include the Springfield appraisals, consultant services for the Sr. High School , and a maintenance building for the district.

Technology: Mrs. Morse made a motion, second by Mr. Debach, to approve changes to the technology curriculum for the 2004/05 School Year as was outlined for the committee at the prior week's meeting. On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes.

2003/04 District Substitute Listing Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, to add the following to the 2003/04 District substitute listing. All required paperwork, including Act 34 and 151 clearances, are on file in the Administration Office. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes and 1 abstention.

Marian Congdon Crystal Patton

Charles Fox Ryan Schrader

Melissa Gerges Lisa Schucker

Karen Garman Sherry Vargson

Robert Palmer

2003/04 Driver Listing The directors acted to add David Rockwell, van driver, and Ann Shock, CDL driver, to the 2003/04 Driver Listing on a motion made by Mrs. May and second by Mrs. Morse. The voice call was 9 yes votes.

Family Medical Leave - J. Gilbert and B. Arnold On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the directors acted to grant Family Medical Leaves to the following employees: Jennifer Gilbert, Middle School teacher, to become effective on or about February 27, 2004 . Mrs. Gilbert's leave will extend for twelve weeks, approximately through May 21, 2004 . Brenda Arnold, personal care aide, to become effective December 17, 2003 and continue for a period of twelve weeks, through March 10, 2004 . Both employees will exhaust all sick and personal days during their leaves.

Resignation - Hartmann The directors accepted the resignation of Edward Hartmann, as the girls' head soccer coach, effective immediately, and granted permission to advertise to fill the vacancy. The motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse with a unanimous voice call of 8 yes votes.

Resignation - Fulford On a motion made by Mrs. Morse, second by Mr. Debach, the directors accepted the resignation of Gary Fulford, technology technician, effective at the conclusion of work on December 26, 2003 . On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes.

Administrative Report As January is Board Appreciation Month, Mr. Grantier presented each director with a pen and certificate for dedication as a school board director. Mr. Grantier stated that the overview of the annual financial report that Mr. Rogers presented earlier this evening, represents the good job the directors are doing, by having to make tough decisions. He mentioned that the position of school board director is an important one, but not always an appreciated one. Concluding, Mr. Grantier personally thanked each director and Solicitor Williams for their service to the Troy Area School District .

Adjournment On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

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 January 20, 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 Middle School library by President Morgan. The following members were in attendance: Mr. Balmer Mrs. Fox Mr. Morgan Mr. Curren Mrs. May Mrs. Morse * Mr. Debach Mrs. McKerrow Mr. Olsyn Mrs. Morse arrived at 7:05 p.m. Also in attendance were: Mr. Grantier, Superintendent; Mrs. Decker, Business Administrator; Mrs. Bixby, Food Service Director; Mrs. Jackson, Transportation Director; Mrs. Clarke, Special Education Director; Mr. Wood, Elementary Principal; Mr. Kulago, Middle School Principal; Mr. Strzelecki, High School Principal; Mr. Radcliffe, Technology Integrator; Mr. Blair, Maintenance Supervisor; Solicitor Williams, as well as, district citizens and staff. President Morgan announced the directors had held an Executive Session following the work session on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 for the purpose of personnel issues. Minutes* A motion was made by Mr. Debach second by Mr. Curren to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2003 reorganization meeting as presented. On a voice call there were 8 yes votes. Bills A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mr. Curren to approve the 2003/04 General Fund and Federal Program bills, as well as, Construction Fund bills for payment as presented. Mr. Balmer inquired regarding Item #155, Alparon Park, in the amount of $ 1,250.00 and if the district should pay the invoice prior to the directors approving the lease addendum. After further discussion, Mr. Balmer made the motion to approve the bills for payment, excluding Item #155, until the lease could be approved by the directors. The motion was second by Mr. Debach. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Debach - Yes Mrs. Morse - No Mrs. Fox - Yes Mr. Olsyn - Yes Mrs. May - Yes Mr. Balmer - Yes Mrs. McKerrow - Yes Mr. Curren - Yes Mr. Morgan - Yes Treasurer's Report A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the treasurer's report for the months of November and December, 2003. On a voice call there were 9 yes votes. June 30, 2003 Audit Review Mr. Scott S. Rogers Mr. Scott S. Rogers, Allen, Rogers, and Osgood, presented the directors with the results of the local audit for the period ending June 30, 2003 . Mr. Rogers detailed highlights of the audit, as well as, reporting requirement changes for compliance with GASB Statement 34. Mr. Rogers reported the audit was clean and recommended to the directors to continue their commitment for establishing further increases in the Capital Reserve account for future capital projects. Federal Programs Report No report. NTCC Report/IU Report No report. Committee Reports The committee reports had been reviewed at the work session. The following information was added during the board meeting: Buildings & Grounds: Mr. Curren made a motion, second by Mr. Debach, to acquire two up-to-date commercial appraisals for the Springfield Elementary School . On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes. Mr. Grantier will bring back to board recommendations for this service made by the two local realtors within Troy . A meeting was set for Tuesday, February 3, 2004 , to hold a building and grounds committee meeting at the District Administration Office beginning at 7 p.m. Items for discussion at the meeting include the Springfield appraisals, consultant services for the Sr. High School , and a maintenance building for the district. Technology: Mrs. Morse made a motion, second by Mr. Debach, to approve changes to the technology curriculum for the 2004/05 School Year as was outlined for the committee at the prior week's meeting. On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes. 2003/04 District Substitute Listing Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, to add the following to the 2003/04 District substitute listing. All required paperwork, including Act 34 and 151 clearances, are on file in the Administration Office. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes and 1 abstention. Marian Congdon Crystal Patton Charles Fox Ryan Schrader Melissa Gerges Lisa Schucker Karen Garman Sherry Vargson Robert Palmer 2003/04 Driver Listing The directors acted to add David Rockwell, van driver, and Ann Shock, CDL driver, to the 2003/04 Driver Listing on a motion made by Mrs. May and second by Mrs. Morse. The voice call was 9 yes votes. Family Medical Leave - J. Gilbert and B. Arnold On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the directors acted to grant Family Medical Leaves to the following employees: Jennifer Gilbert, Middle School teacher, to become effective on or about February 27, 2004 . Mrs. Gilbert's leave will extend for twelve weeks, approximately through May 21, 2004 . Brenda Arnold, personal care aide, to become effective December 17, 2003 and continue for a period of twelve weeks, through March 10, 2004 . Both employees will exhaust all sick and personal days during their leaves. Resignation - Hartmann The directors accepted the resignation of Edward Hartmann, as the girls' head soccer coach, effective immediately, and granted permission to advertise to fill the vacancy. The motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse with a unanimous voice call of 8 yes votes. Resignation - Fulford On a motion made by Mrs. Morse, second by Mr. Debach, the directors accepted the resignation of Gary Fulford, technology technician, effective at the conclusion of work on December 26, 2003 . On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes. Administrative Report As January is Board Appreciation Month, Mr. Grantier presented each director with a pen and certificate for dedication as a school board director. Mr. Grantier stated that the overview of the annual financial report that Mr. Rogers presented earlier this evening, represents the good job the directors are doing, by having to make tough decisions. He mentioned that the position of school board director is an important one, but not always an appreciated one. Concluding, Mr. Grantier personally thanked each director and Solicitor Williams for their service to the Troy Area School District . Adjournment On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Laura Decker Secretary to the Board
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