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TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY , PENNSYLVANIA

 

March 18, 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       Mr. Morgan   

  Mr. Curren       Mrs. Morse

  Mr. Debach     Mr. Olsyn

 

  Mrs. Fox, Mrs. May and Mrs. McKerrow were absent.

    

Also in attendance were: Mr. Grantier, Superintendent; Mrs. Decker, Business Administrator; Mrs. Clarke, Support Service Director, Mr. Wood, Elementary Principal; 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 the directors held an Executive Session on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 for the purpose personnel issues.

  

Minutes    A motion was made by Mr. Debach second by Mrs. Morse to accept the minutes of the February 10, 2004 special meeting and the February 17, 2004 regular meeting. After additional discussion, Mrs. Morse amended the motion to include an additional statement in the February 17, 2004 minutes that reflects the Board's intent to submit a request to the Department of Education for reimbursement as part of the Sr. High School renovation project and PlanCON process, the feasibility study and space/educational analysis completed by Professional School Services Associates (PSSA). Mr. Debach second the motion. On a voice call there were 6 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. Mr. Morgan stated he had contacted the business office for an explanation of the invoice to Alparon Park for electric charges. Mrs. Decker further explained the invoice from Alparon Park . The roll call vote was as follows:

      

        Mrs. Morse - Yes     Mr. Curren - Yes

        Mr. Olsyn - Yes     Mr. Debach - Yes

        Mr. Balmer - Yes     Mr. Morgan - Yes

  

Treasurer's Report      A motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the revised treasurer's report for the month of January, 2004 and to accept the treasurer's report for the month of February, 2004. On a voice call there were 6 yes votes.

Federal Programs Report    No report

NTCC Report    Mr. Curren reported that the N.T.C.C. recently tabled the bids received for the sale of timber and that the board has received the 2004/05 School Year budget.

Intermediate Unit Report    Mr. Olsyn reported the Intermediate Unit #17 had rejected bids for the northern building and would be changing the bid specifications to include a shingle roof instead of a metal roof. BLaST is also in receipt of a Federal Schoolwires Grant totaling $ 178,000.

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

Buildings and Grounds:   

Springfield Elementary   Mr. Curren made a motion, second by Mrs. Morse to retain the services of Gene Shaylor and Robert Kendall as realtors in listing the sale of the Springfield Elementary school . On a voice call, there were 6 yes votes.

Middle School and TECE Roof Bids   Mr. Curren reported to the directors that bids had been received by the district on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 for the Middle School and TECE roofs. A tabulation sheet had been included with the director's materials earlier this evening.

Mr. Grantier stated that the directors could choose to accept Base Bid A and Base Bid B separately, or choose combination Base Bid C according to the specifications of the bid.

Mr. Curren made a motion, second by Mr. Debach to accept the Base Bid C submitted by John R. Imbt, Inc. with an associated cost of $ 211,409, plus accept the Alternate Bid #1 as submitted by John R. Imbt, Inc. with an associated cost of $ 74,208; totaling $ 285,617. The roll call was as follows:

Mr. Olsyn - Yes     Mr. Debach - Yes

Mr. Balmer - Yes     Mr. Morgan - Yes

Mr. Curren - Yes     Mrs. Morse - Yes

 

2004/05 Intermediate Unit Operating Budget    The directors accepted the Intermediate Unit #17 2004-2005 General Operating budget as presented on a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse. The roll call was as follows:

  Mr. Balmer - Yes     Mr. Morgan - Yes

  Mr. Curren - Yes     Mrs. Morse - Yes

  Mr. Debach - Yes     Mr. Olsyn - Yes      

 

Real Estate Tax Refund Shirk, 2000-2003    The directors accepted a request from Nancy and Leister Shirk, RR 2 Box 365B, Gillett, PA to refund part of their 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 real estate taxes due to a maintenance error. The parcel number, #40-002.00-090-001-000, should have been receiving Clean and Green benefits. The total amount of the refund is $ 1,480.81. The motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the refund request. The roll call was as follows:

 Mr. Curren - No     Mrs. Morse - Yes

 Mr. Debach - Yes     Mr. Olsyn - Yes

 Mr. Morgan - Yes     Mr. Balmer - Yes

Real Estate Tax Refund Morgan, 1999-2003    The directors accepted a request from Doug and Darla Morgan, RR 3 Box 184, Troy PA to refund part of their 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 real estate taxes due to a maintenance error. The parcel number, #52-082.00-016-001-000, should have been receiving Clean and Green benefits. The total amount of the refund is $ 1,812.30. The motion was made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse to approve the refund request. The roll call was as follows:

  Mr. Debach - Yes     Mr. Olsyn - Yes

  Mr. Morgan - Yes     Mr. Balmer - Yes

  Mrs. Morse - Yes     Mr. Curren - No

Weighted Grades   Upon the superintendent's recommendation, the directors granted approval to apply weighted grading to upper level and advanced placement courses at the Senior High School. On a voice call, there were 5 yes votes and 1 no vote.

2003/04 District Approved Driver and 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, is on file in the Administration Office. On a voice call, there were 6 yes votes.

  Martha Berry       Donald Campanelli     

  Diana Bernat       Christine Temple

  Adam Bohman

Maternity Leave - T. Miller    On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the directors granted a request for maternity leave for Treena Miller, Middle School teacher, beginning May 13, 2004 and continuing through the remainder of the school year. On a voice call, there were 6 yes votes.

Administrative Report    Mr. Grantier shared with the directors a handout of an article written by Arnold Hillman regarding the history of PA State school funding.

The directors were informed of correspondence received by the district from Senator Thoades' office regarding the planning of the district's 2004-2005 budget and recommends the district anticipate receiving Accountability Grant monies based on the allocation of $ 175 Million as opposed to the Governor's requested allocation of $ 250 Million. Mr. Grantier stated that the district is continuing to budget conservatively while preparing the 2004-05 budget.

Mr. Grantier shared with the directors that a transportation request has been received and that more information will be shared with the directors through his weekly report.

Adjournment    On a motion made by Mr. Debach, second by Mrs. Morse, the Board of Directors adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

Laura Decker

Secretary to the Board