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TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY , PENNSYLVANIA

 

April 20, 2004

 

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Troy Area School District Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Morgan in the Middle School library The following members were in attendance:

 

  Mr. Balmer       Mrs. Fox     Mr. Morgan   

  Mr. Curren *       Mrs. May     Mrs. Morse

  Mr. Debach       Mrs. McKerrow   Mr. Olsyn

 

  * Mr. Curren arrived at 7:05 p.m.

      

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

 

President Morgan announced that the directors held an Executive Session on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 for the purpose of personnel issues.

  

Minutes    A motion was made by Mr. Debach second by Mrs. Morse to accept the minutes of the March 16, 2004 regular meeting. On a voice call there were 8 yes votes.   

Bills    A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse 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     Mr. Olsyn - Yes

        Mrs. May - Yes     Mr. Balmer - Yes

        Mrs. McKerrow - Yes     Mr. Curren - Yes

        Mr. Morgan - Yes     Mr. Debach - Yes

        Mrs. Morse - Yes   

  

Treasurer's Report      A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the treasurer's report for the month of March, 2004. On a voice call there were 9 yes votes. 

Visitor Comments      Mr. Grantier advised the directors that the Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) under consideration for the Springfield Elementary School is not going to be pursued at this time.

Federal Programs Report    Mr. Wood is attending the Annual Federal Program Conference this week at Seven Springs , PA.

NTCC Report    No report.

Intermediate Unit Report    No report.

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

Athletic Committee:   On a motion made by Mrs. May, second by Mr. Debach, the board of directors voted 9 yes votes to permit the Y.M.C.A. the use of district facilities for summer activities for students and adults. The agreement for the use of the facilities should include a memorandum of understanding that any property damage which may occur as a result of the use of the building and not covered by the district's insurance policy will be the responsibility of the Y.M.C.A.

Buildings and Grounds:   In regards to landscaping and lawn mowing at the District's Administrative Offices, Mr. Curren made a motion, second by Mr. Debach to contract with J. & J. Landscaping for the 2004 Summer season with an associated fee of $ 2,325. The roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. May - Yes     Mr. Balmer - Yes

Mrs. McKerrow - No     Mr. Curren - Yes

Mr. Morgan - Yes     Mr. Debach - Yes

Mrs. Morse - Yes     Mrs. Fox - Yes

Mr. Olsyn - Yes

A Buildings and Ground Committee meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2004 , 7 p.m. at the Troy Middle School to encompass a tour of the Middle School and the TECE building.

2004/05 N.T.C.C. Budget    The directors accepted the Northern Tier Career Center Operating budget as presented on a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse. Troy 's associated charges for the 2004/05 school year will be $ 201,359. The roll call 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   

Vehicle Upgrade - Trojan Transportation    Permission was granted to bus contractor, Trojan Transport, Inc., to upgrade a 1995, 7 passenger van, to a 1997, 8 passenger van effective April 1, 2004 . The motion was made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse. On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes.   

2003/04 District Approved Driver Listing    Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse, to add Edward Bowers, CDL driver, to the 2003/04 District Approved Driver Listing. All required paperwork, including Act 34 and 151 clearances, is on file in the Administration Office. On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes.

Annual Association of Expenetial Education Conference - Haflett, Seeley & Abreu    Mr. Debach made a motion, second by Mrs. Morse to grant permission for Sonja Haflett, Betsy Seeley, and Mary Abreu to attend and present at the 32 nd Annual Association of Expenetial Education Conference in Norfolk , VA , Nov. 4-7, 2004 . The District will pay the registration fee and the cost of Mrs. Haflett and Mrs. Seeley's substitutes. The teachers will absorb all other related expenses. The roll call 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

2003/04 District Substitute Listing    The following individuals were added to the 2003/04 District Substitute Listing on a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse. All necessary paperwork, including Act 34 and Act 151 clearances, is on file in the Administration Office. On a voice call, there were 8 yes votes and 1 abstention cast by Mr. Morgan.

  Karen Merschbach     Teacher Aide Secretary

  Deborah Morgan     Cafeteria

  Leslie Stethers     Emergency Permit

Maternity Leave - C. Davy    On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the directors granted a request for maternity leave for Colleen Davy, Middle School teacher, beginning May 17, 2004 and continuing through the remainder of the 2003/04 school year. On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes.

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Resignations: G. Sargeant; S. Saxton; J. Cole        A motion was made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse to accept resignations of George Sargeant, district van delivery driver, effective April 14, 2004 ; Stephen Saxton, head coach of the boys' soccer team, effective at the end of the 2003/04 School Year; and Jill Cole, assistant volleyball coach, effective immediately. On a voice call there were 9 yes votes.

 

Permission to Advertise    On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the directors granted permission for the Administration to advertise to fill the vacancy of boys' soccer coach and assistant volley-ball coach. On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes.

Girls' Head Soccer - J. Silata        Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the directors Employed Jennifer Silata as the girls' head soccer coach, effective with the 2004-05 school year. Miss Silata will be employed at Step 5 of the 2004-05 coach salary scale, with an associated rate of $ 4,531.00. 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

Mr. Debach - Yes

Permission to Advertise    On a motion made by Mrs. May, second by Mrs. Morse, the directors granted permission for the Administration to advertise to fill the vacancy of girls' assistant soccer coach On a voice call, there were 9 yes votes.

 

Administrative Report    Mr. Grantier highlighted the budget presentation made at the April 13, 2004 work session. He stated the budget will offer extended programs and he believes the additional positions incorporated in the budget are very important. He also stated that it is important to hold the line of taxes. The preliminary budget will be presented at a special meeting on May 11, 2004 . The directors and administrators should celebrate a job well done.

Mr. Grantier reported that the roofing replacement at the Troy Middle School has begun. Concerns are being addressed regarding odors and measures are being taken to minimize the exposure to students and staff.

As April marks a number of celebrations among the administrative staff and board members, including birthdays and anniversaries, refreshments are going to be provided after the board meeting courtesy of Mrs. Bonnie Bixby.

Adjournment    On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the Board of Directors adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

Laura Decker

Secretary to the Board