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TROY , PENNSYLVANIA

 

July 15, 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. Fox       Mrs. Morse   

  Mr. Curren       Mrs. May       Mr. Morgan

  Mr. Debach       Mrs. McKerrow     Mr. Olsyn

 

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

 

  The directors and administrators reviewed the Middle School roadway and parking lots for the consideration of paving. The members reconvened the meeting at 7:19 p.m.

 

Minutes    A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2003 regular meeting. On a voice call there were 9 yes votes.

 

Bills    A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the 2002/03 and 2003/04 General Fund and Federal Program bills for payment as presented. 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. Balmer – yes     Mrs. McKerrow – yes

  Mr. Curren - yes

 

Treasurer's Report    A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, to approve the treasurer's reports for the month of June. On a voice call there were 9 yes votes.

 

Federal Program Reports    Mr. Wood shared with the directors that the federal program applications have been submitted and the district is awaiting PDE review.

 

  Mr. Kulago stated that the grant for Safe and Drug Free Schools is approximately $ 13,500; a decrease of $ 500 from 2002/03, and that the application will be submitted within the next few weeks.

  

NTCC Report/IU Report    Mrs. Fox had no report for the NTCC. She reported during the work session that the directors of the Intermediate Unit have reviewed salary increases for the staff and that three sites are being considered for relocation of the BlaST offices.

 

Committee Reports    The committee reports had been reviewed at the work session.

 

Act 93 and Negotiations Committee:

 

A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to accept a revision in the 2002/03 Extra Curricular Salary Listing as of July 15, 2003 . The roll call vote 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

Mr. Debach - yes

 

Buildings and Grounds Committee:

 

W.R. Croman Paving   A motion was made by Mr. Curren and seconded by Mrs. Morse to accept a change order from the Feaster Corporation in the amount of $ 64,800 for the removal and replacement of the paving at the north parking area at WRC. The roll call vote was as follows:

 

  Mr. Olsyn – yes     Mrs. May – yes

  Mr. Balmer – yes     Mrs. McKerrow – yes

  Mr. Curren – yes     Mr. Morgan – yes

  Mr. Debach – yes     Mrs. Morse – yes

  Mrs. Fox - yes

Middle School Paving   A motion was made by Mr. Debach and seconded by Mr. Curren to amend the change order submitted by the Feaster Corp. of $ 85,110 to pave the roadway at the Middle School and to patch and seal the parking lot. The motion included a directive to Mr. Grantier to solicit a quote change for the patch and seal of the parking area as soon as possible. Mr. Debach made an amendment to the motion; seconded by Mr. Curren to include a provision of approval only if the paving at the Middle School can be approved by Hayes Large as part of an existing project and not as a change order. The roll call was as follows:

 

  Mr. Balmer – yes     Mrs. McKerrow – yes

  Mr. Curren – yes     Mr. Morgan – yes

  Mr. Debach – yes     Mrs. Morse – yes

  Mrs. Fox – yes     Mr. Olsyn – yes

  Mrs. May - yes

 

PSBA Insurance Trust    A motion was made by Mr. Debach, seconded by Mrs. Morse to grant approval to execute the participation agreement for the PSBA Insurance Trust's School Leaders' Legal Liability Risk Management Program. The roll call was as follows:

 

  Mr. Curren – yes     Mr. Morgan – yes

  Mr. Debach – yes     Mrs. Morse – yes

  Mrs. Fox – yes     Mr. Olsyn – yes

  Mrs. May – yes     Mr. Balmer – yes

  Mrs. McKerrow - yes

 

Alternative Education Grant    A motion was made by Mr. Debach, seconded by Mrs. Morse to authorize BlaST Intermediate Unit #17 to file an application on its behalf for implementation of the Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program consortium. On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes.

 

Transportation – Extended

School Year    A motion was made by Mr. Debach, seconded by Mrs. Morse to accept the low bid of $ 75.60 per day from Butts Busing for the extended school year summer transportation for a total of 38 days.

   The roll call vote was as follows:

 

  Mr. Debach – yes     Mrs. Morse – yes

  Mrs. Fox – yes     Mr. Olsyn - yes

  Mrs. May – yes     Mr. Balmer – yes

  Mrs. McKerrow – yes   Mr. Curren – yes

  Mr. Morgan - yes

 

Guthrie Clinic Contract   

 

Athletic Trainer    A motion was made by Mr. Debach, seconded by Mrs. Morse to approve the contract with Guthrie, Inc. to provide a full-time athletic training for a one year period, effective August 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 at an associated rate of $ 22,050.00. The roll call vote was as follows:

 

  Mrs. Fox – yes     Mr. Olsyn – yes

  Mrs. May – yes     Mr. Balmer – yes

  Mrs. McKerrow – yes   Mr. Curren – yes

  Mr. Morgan – yes     Mr. Debach – yes

  Mrs. Morse – yes

 

Medical Health Services    A motion was made by Mr. Debach, seconded by Mrs. Morse to table the agenda item regarding medical health services through Guthrie, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 until further information can be obtained regarding physician charges for home varsity football games. On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes.

  

 

Resignation – Storrs    A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to accept, with regret, the resignation of Daniel Storrs, Senior High School custodian, effective July 25, 2003 . On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes.

 

Transfer - Gowin    A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to accept the transfer request of Michele Gowin, Earned Income Tax Officer to the position of payroll/insurance clerk in the Administration Office effective July 14, 2003 . No change in salary will be made as both positions are within the exempt classification. The roll call vote was as follows:

 

  

 

  Mrs. May – yes     Mr. Balmer – yes

  Mrs. McKerrow – yes   Mr. Curren – yes

  Mr. Morgan – yes     Mr. Debach – yes

  Mrs. Morse – yes     Mrs. Fox – yes

  Mr. Olsyn -yes   

 

Employment – Rogers      A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by

Mrs. Morse to employ Richard Rogers as the head football coach. Mr. Rogers' salary will be based on Step 5 of the 2003/04 coaching salary within the Professional Contract with an associated rate of $ 4,980.00. 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

          Mr. Balmer – yes

 

Employment – Ostrander      A motion was made by Mrs. May, seconded by

          Mr. Debach to employ Brian Ostrander as an

          assistant football coach. Mr. Ostrander's salary

          will be based on Step 1 of the 2003/04 coaching

          salary scale within the Professional Contract with

          an associated rate of $ 3,261.00. 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. Balmer – yes     Mrs. McKerrow – yes

          Mr. Curren - yes

 

Administrative Report    At this time, Mr. Grantier apprised the directors of the following items:

•  Alparon Park is looking to build storage sheds and the district will have the opportunity to store items at those sites with an associated fee.

•  W. R. Croman is heading towards the final schedule. A construction meeting was held and the deadline of August 25 th was established for completion. The intent is to allow teachers the opportunity of putting items back in their rooms on August 25 th . Mr. Grantier asked the directors to begin looking for a night that a dedication could be held at W. R. Croman in the fall. The Troy Area School District Foundation will be replacing the memorial trees and shrubs and designating a plaque for each.

•  A reminder to the directors that on September 20, 2003 , a retreat is planned with the superintendent.

•  August 30, 2003 is a tentative date for the auction of items at the Springfield Elementary School .

•  State budget information will be passed along to the directors as more information is received.

•  The administration is gearing up for the new school year and a lot of work has been completed throughout the summer.   

Adjournment    On a motion by Mr. Debach, seconded by Mr. Curren, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

 

 

 

 

  

        Laura Decker

        Secretary to the Board