april 18, 2012 - north allegheny school district

NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

200 Hillvue Lane

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

APRIL 18, 2012

WORK SESSION

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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

APRIL 18, 2012 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION

No Reports Scheduled

8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

APRIL 25, 2012 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVMENT AWARDS (CAO)

- REGULAR MEETING



MAY 16, 2012 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION

- 25 YEAR AWARDS & RECEPTION



MAY 23, 2012 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS (CMS Auditorium)

- REGULAR MEETING

Proposed Final Budget Presentation


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There is 1 item for Board Action and there are 5 items for Information Only.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT

The Administration recommends approval of the Agreement between Youngstown State

University and the North Allegheny School District. This Agreement indicates that the District

will accept student teachers from Youngstown State University and will partner with

Youngstown State University in the student teaching experience.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – COMMUNICATION ARTS/ENGLISH

The following textbooks will be on display in the Board Secretary’s office beginning April 26,

2012, for future Board action:

Textbook Publisher Grade Level

Literature McDougal Littell 8th

American Literature McDougal Littell 11th

British Literature McDougal Littell 12th

For Information

Total budget for Secondary Communication Arts/English textbooks is $160,000 which includes

teacher materials and shipping and handling.

II. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – MUSIC



Textbook Publisher Grade Levels

Game Plan Kid-Sounds LLC K-5

For Information

Total budget for Elementary Music textbooks is $30,000 which includes teacher materials and

shipping and handling.

III. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – SCIENCE



CURRICULUM REPORT

April 25, 2012

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Textbook Publisher Grade

Level(s)

Science, Grade 3 Pearson 3rd

Science, Grade 4 Pearson 4th

Science, Grade 5 Pearson 5th

Biology Holt

McDougal

9th

-10th

Miller/Levine Biology (Honors) Pearson 9th

-10th

Environmental Science Pearson 11th

-12th

For Information

Total budget for Elementary Science textbooks is $190,000 and $72,500 for Secondary Science

textbooks which includes teacher materials and shipping and handling.

IV. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – SOCIAL STUDIES



Textbook Publisher Grade

Level(s)

The United States Scott Foresman 5th

World History and Geography, 10th

Edition McGraw Hill 10th

Globalization and Diversity, 3rd

Edition (Honors) Pearson 10th

Modern East Asia, 2nd

Edition (Honors) Thompson-Wadsworth 11th

-12th

History of Western Society, 10th

Edition (A.P.) Bedford, Freeman &

Worth Purchasing

Group

11th

-12th

Myers’ Psychology, 1st Edition (A.P.) Bedford, Freeman &

Worth Purchasing

Group

11th

-12th

For Information

Total budget for Elementary Social Studies textbook is $45,000 and $82,000 for Secondary

Social Studies textbooks which includes teacher materials and shipping and handling.

V. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – WORLD LANGUAGES



Textbook Publisher Grade Level(s)

Advanced Placement French Pearson 11th

-12th

Advanced Placement German Cengage 11th

-12th

Advanced Placement Latin Cambridge 11th-

12th

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For Information

Total budget for Secondary World Languages textbooks is $9,600 which includes teacher

materials and shipping and handling.

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There are 3 items for Board Action and 5 items For Information Only.


I. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

The Administration recommends approval of the following Accounts Payable lists:

A. Supplemental Accounts Payable list dated March 2012, in the amount of $7,810,892.28.

B. Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount of $81,268.21.

C. Supplemental Capital Reserve Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2012, in the amount

of $0.00.

D. Supplemental Technology Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2012, in the amount of

$0.00.

E. Supplemental 2000 NASH/Newman Stadium Construction Fund Accounts Payable list

dated March 2012, in the amount of $0.00.

F. Supplemental CMS/IMS Construction Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2012, in the

amount of $0.00.

G. Supplemental Cafeteria Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2012, in the amount of

$15,551.97.

II. PLANCON PART K, 2011 SERIES A REFUNDING SERIES

The Administration recommends the approval and submission of PlanCon Part K “Project

Refinancing”.

The Complete documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.

For Information Once approved by the School Board and the Department of Education, reimbursement on the

new Refunding Series of 2011A may begin. This note issue refunded the 2001 Series A General

Obligation Bonds. Debt service payments for the 2011 A refunding notes began December 1,

2011.

FINANCE REPORT

April 25 2012

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III. PLANCON PART K, 2011 SERIES B REFUNDING SERIES

The Administration recommends the approval and submission of PlanCon Part K “Project

Refinancing”.

The Complete documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.

For Information Once approved by the School Board and the Department of Education, reimbursement on the

new Refunding Series of 2011B may begin. This note issue refunded the 2002 Series A General

Obligation Bonds. Debt service payments for the 2011 B refunding notes began December 1,

2011.


I. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

The Administration reports the following Student Activities expenditures for February 2012:

A. Carson Middle $ 2,338.13

B. Ingomar Middle 18,111.44

C. Marshall Middle 12,377.58

D. NA Intermediate 60,274.97

E. NA Senior High 99,437.27

F. NA Athletic 43,073.33

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

II. RECAPITULATION REPORT

Balance as of March 31, 2012 31,536,886

April Payroll Estimate 5,200,000

Group Insurance Estimate 1,250,000

Utilities & Advance Payments 800,000

Accounts Payable Estimate 900,000

Social Security & Retirement Estimate 849,000

Total 8,999,000

22,537,886

III. EXPENDITURE/REVENUE 2011-12 FORECAST

9 MO

2011-12 2011-12 ACTUALS +

BUDGET 9 MO FORECAST

REVENUE TOTAL ACTUAL TOTAL VARIANCE

LOCAL REVENUE 96,135,414 91,527,522 97,425,877 1,290,463 (1)

STATE REVENUE 22,138,901 14,198,176 23,361,771 1,222,870 (2)

FEDERAL REVENUE 1,884,938 1,102,454 1,982,581 97,643 (3)

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES - - - -

TOTAL REVENUE 120,159,253 106,828,152 122,770,229 2,610,976

EXPENDITURE

1000 SALARIES 67,103,121 42,442,425 66,620,714 482,407

2000 BENEFITS 24,553,000 16,600,542 25,501,780 (948,780) (4)

3000 PROF SRVCS 2,716,511 1,814,618 2,882,927 (166,416)

4000 PURCH PROP SRVCS 3,649,907 2,797,410 3,787,366 (137,459) (5)

5000 OTHER PURCH SRVCS 5,392,070 3,088,791 5,359,306 32,764

6000 SUPPLIES 4,435,400 3,013,465 3,882,734 552,666

7000 REPLACEMENT EQUIP 266,014 231,939 377,252 (111,238)

8000 OTHER OBJECTS 6,056,829 3,507,284 6,135,248 (78,419)

9000 OTHER FINANCING 5,986,401 5,186,403 5,991,403 (5,002)

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 120,159,253 78,682,877 120,538,730 (379,477)

* Budget Estimates are based on past year(s) average. Some variances may occur due to timing differences

from year to year.

(1) Current forecast indicates a positive variance for current real estate. Collection of additional Delinquent

Real Estate due to a bankrupcy filing settlement.

(2) Positive State variance includes additional funds received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

(3) Includes funds received for Early Retiree Reinsurance Program.

(4) Current forecast indicates a negative variance for medical insurance, social security and retirement.

(5) Includes payments for fuel tanks and tennis courts.

(6) Includes reserve for future ERIP payments for professional and administrative retirees.

Designated Undesignated

FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 6,741,046 4,852,835

LESS FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION TO BUDGET -

ESTIMATED 2011-12 REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES (6) 1,604,628 626,871

PROJECTED FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2012 8,345,674 5,479,706

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

IV. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RELATED INTEREST INCOME

AS OF MARCH 31, 2012

2/29/2012 3/31/2012

ENDING

BALANCE

NET

CHANGE

ENDING

BALANCE

GENERAL FUND

PNC BANK * 35,836,002.20$ (4,299,116.20)$ 31,536,886.00$

PSDLAF * 6,587.76 0.22 6,587.98

PLGIT * 859,204.39 92.55 859,296.94

WEST VIEW SAVINGS * 51,810.09 8.47 51,818.56

FEDERATED INVESTORS 113,599.77 0.93 113,600.70

TOTAL 36,867,204.21$ (4,299,014.03)$ 32,568,190.18$

* Includes term investments - may involve penalty for early withdrawal.

NOTE: Investments do not include accrued interest.

CAFETERIA FUND

FIRST NATIONAL BANK 535,229.53$ 260,988.08$ 796,217.61$

PSDLAF 16,328.52 0.26 16,328.78

TOTAL 551,558.05$ 260,988.34$ 812,546.39$

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

PNC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 944,868.01$ 60.98$ 944,928.99$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (690,500.00)$

REMAINING BALANCE 254,428.99$

TECHNOLOGY FUND

PLGIT 402,706.49$ 21.52$ 402,728.01$



NASH/NEWMAN STADIUM CONSTRUCTION

PNC 300 NASH CONSTRUCTION FUND 105,454.15$ 6.91$ 105,461.06$



CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND

PNC CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND 147,600.27$ 9.68$ 147,609.95$



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SWAPTION FUND

PNC SWAPTION FUND 6,525,759.64$ 451.60$ 6,526,211.24$

NEWMAN STADIUM

PSDLAF 88,839.56$ 1.40$ 88,840.96$

GRAND TOTAL 45,633,990.38$ (4,037,473.60)$ 41,596,516.78$

V. SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS

AS OF FEBRUARY 29, 2012

BANK ACCOUNTS - STATUS CMS IMS MMS NAI NASH NASH

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

ATHLETIC

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

CASH BALANCE - 01/31/2012 $26,961.13 $70,571.83 $64,087.21 $135,600.47 $320,189.85 $84,856.96

DEPOSITS - FEBRUARY 2012 9,163.12 4,633.35 5,562.59 39,206.50 82,189.63 17,383.73

SUBTOTAL 36,124.25 75,205.18 69,649.80 174,806.97 402,379.48 102,240.69

EXPENDITURES - FEBRUARY 2012 2,338.13 18,111.44 12,377.58 60,274.97 99,437.27 43,073.33

CASH BALANCE -02/29/2012 $33,786.12 $57,093.74 $57,272.22 $114,532.00 $302,942.21 $59,167.36

PLUS $ IN:

PLGIT MM $472.27 $970.83 $4,700.54 $4,248.90 $88,067.60 $2,543.46

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There are 5 items for Board Action.


I. RESIGNATION(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following Resignation(s):

Mary Mickelsen Spanish, NAI Resignation

Effective 6/8/12

Matt Zewalk Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Resignation

Effective 4/20/12

II. APPOINTMENT(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following Appointment(s):

Confidential

Bill Graper Custodial Services $250/day

Consultant, Facilities

(for M. Zewalk)

Effective 4/10/12-6/30/12 (as needed)

Professional

Jillian Butts Family & Consumer Science, CMS Substitute

(for P. Martinetti) Step 2

Effective 4/10/12-6/8/12 Column A

$31,269

(Pro-rated)

The Administration recommends approval of the following Professional Substitutes, to work

on an as-needed basis starting at $75.00/day.

Lea Blumenfeld

Bryan Davidson

Kaitlin Graf

Jacquelin Grecco

Heather Herbert

Michael Iuzzolino

Lace Johnson

Maura Keasey

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

April 25, 2012

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Steven Klein

Laura Montgomery

Rebecca Rodgers

Stephen Stroyne

Laura Wells

John Wilson

The Administration recommends approval of the following Extended School Year Tutor(s) to

work on an as-needed basis. From June 11, 2012 through June 30, 2012, tutors will be paid per

hour at $28.50 (Workshop Rate for tutoring) and $36.00 (Homebound Instruction); from July

1, 2012 through August 17, 2012, they will be paid per hour at $28.75 (Workshop Rate for

tutoring) and $36.25 (Homebound Instruction):

Jaclyn Murphy

The Administration recommends approval of the following substitute instructors who will be

conducting testing on an as-needed basis for the Special Education and Pupil Services

Department effective June 11, 2012 through August 17, 2012:

Stephanie Marshall

Kristin Serluco

Classified

The Administration recommends approval of a wage increase for the following Classified

Employee(s) based on anniversary date of hire and paid retroactively to July 1, 2011 based on

the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the North Allegheny School District and the

North Allegheny Local 1551, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

District Council 84, signed February 22, 2012:

EFFECTIVE

FROM TO DATE

Brian Barcus $12.46/hr. $12.51/hr. 7/1/11

Charles Beachler $12.41/hr. $12.46/hr. 7/1/11

Kevin Bearer $12.41/hr. $12.46/hr. 7/1/11

Bill Bender $12.31/hr. $12.36/hr. 7/1/11

Jayne Carver $12.36/hr. $12.41/hr. 7/1/11

Paul Coco $12.41/hr. $12.46/hr. 7/1/11

Stephen Drozd $12.31/hr. $12.36/hr. 7/1/11

Wayne Goodworth $12.36/hr. $12.41/hr. 7/1/11

Rich Lisanti $12.31/hr. $12.36/hr. 7/1/11

Nancy Mann $12.46/hr. $12.51/hr. 7/1/11

Robert Payne $12.56/hr. $12.61/hr. 7/1/11

Jim Smith $21.97/hr. $22.07/hr. 7/1/11

Diane Sobon $12.31/hr. $12.36/hr. 7/1/11

Vance Swann $12.36/hr. $12.41/hr. 7/1/11

Ed Vojtas $12.36/hr. $12.41/hr. 7/1/11

Joseph Wisniewski $12.41/hr. $12.46/hr. 7/1/11

John Yastion $12.51/hr. $12.56/hr. 7/1/11

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III. LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – JURKSAITIS, MARTINETTI

The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Gary

Jurksaitis, Utility Custodian, Facilities, effective March 14, 2012 through May 14, 2012.

The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Patricia

Martinetti, Teacher, CMS, effective April 10, 2012 through June 8, 2012 (a.m.).

IV. CHILD REARING LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE –WALTERS

The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence for

Christine Walters, Teacher, North Allegheny Senior High School, effective May 17, 2012

(p.m.) through June 8, 2012 (a.m.).

V. HONORARIA

The Administration recommends approval of the following Honoraria Application(s):

Total from Previous Board Report $52,300.00

SUBMITTED

Dean Boronyak Brain Breaks 3/30/12 $ 83.33

Sheila Dattilo Strategies That Make a

Difference 3/30/12 $ 125.00

Beth Frisco Brain Breaks 3/30/12 $ 83.33

Matt Hreha Autism Spectrum Disorders 3/30/12 $ 125.00

Becky Hulme SAT Prep 3/26/12 $ 900.00

Cristina Hutton Teachers’ Tech Toolbox 3/30/12 $ 250.00

Chris Jackson Brain Breaks 3/30/12 $ 83.33

Dan Knorr Strategies That Make a

Difference 3/30/12 $ 125.00

Jennifer Pavely SAT Prep 3/26/12 $ 900.00

Chris Paylo SAT Prep 3/26/12 $ 1,800.00

Jared Reck Engaging Learners Thru

Anne Rogers Autism Spectrum Disorders 3/30/12 $ 125.00

TOTAL HONORARIA 2011/2012 EXPENDITURES THROUGH 4/25/12 $57,149.99

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There are 10 items for Board Action.


I. ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT DART PROGRAM LEASE AGREEMENT

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the Lease Agreement from the Allegheny

Intermediate Unit (AIU) to provide a classroom space at Bradford Woods Elementary School for

the DART Program from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 for a monthly rental rate of $ 985.86.

For Information

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit has utilized Bradford Woods Elementary School for this program

for several years. The complete agreement will be attached to the Official Minutes.

II. BID AWARD – NAI – RESURFACING OF THE TRACK

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the base bid and alternates 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

and the associated unit price from Palombo Landscaping, Inc. for $253,420.00 as the lowest

responsible bidder meeting the specifications for the resurfacing of the Track at NAI.

For Information

This project will include the resurfacing of the existing track and the replacement of the two long

jump/triple jump runways and pits, the pole vault runway and landing pad, relocation of the

finish line and the replacement of the existing steel trench drain covers with plastic. This project

was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan.

III. BID AWARD – NAI – REPLACEMENT OF THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

The Administration recommends that the base bid for the replacement of the Emergency Generator

and the Fire Alarm System at NAI be awarded to _________for $______ as the lowest responsible

bidder meeting the specifications for this work.

For Information

This project involves the replacement of the Emergency Generator and Transfer Switch that was

installed in 1985 and the Fire Alarm System that was installed in 1997. This project was included in

the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan.

IV. BID AWARD – NAI - REPLACEMENT OF THE BLEACHERS IN THE UPPER GYM

The Administration recommends that the base bid for the replacement of the Bleachers in the Upper

Gym at NAI be awarded to Maffei Strayer Furnishings for $48,291.00 as the lowest responsible

bidder meeting the specifications for this work.

PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT

April 25, 2012

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For Information

This project involves the replacement of the bleachers in the Upper Gym that were installed in 1956.

This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan.

V. BID AWARD – NAI - REPLACEMENT OF THE LOCKERS – PHASE II

The Administration recommends that the base bid for the replacement of the remaining student

lockers and the gym locker room lockers at NAI be awarded to _________for $______ as the

lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for this work.

For Information

This project involves the replacement of the remaining student lockers and the lockers in the gym

locker rooms that were installed in 1956. This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding

Plan.

VI. CHANGE ORDERS

The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders to the construction

contract for the Paving and Sidewalk Replacement at NAI.

The complete change order documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.

Number Description Contract Amount

PV-02 Installation of 2 additional catch basins Amity Asphalt Paving $10,225.35

and piping to reroute storm water piping

to miss the existing water line.

PV-03 Revised concrete sidewalk above the Amity Asphalt Paving $3,661.69

Loading Dock.

PV-04 Remove and replace unstable subgrade Amity Asphalt Paving $20,087.13

in the front driveway.

PV-05 Credit for subgrade replacement at Amity Asphalt Paving ($7,085.75)

the entrance driveway.

VII. FEE WAIVER REQUEST – MAHARASHTRA MANDAL OF GREATER PITTSBURGH

The Administration recommends granting a 50% waiver of rental fees from April 26, 2012

through April 25, 2017, or sooner, if the Board Policy/Administrative Procedures are changed in

the future, for the Maharashtra Mandal of Greater Pittsburgh. They have submitted the

necessary information to utilize North Allegheny School District facilities pursuant to

Administrative Procedures #7110 - General Provisions and Procedures for Use of School Facilities.

For Information The above named is a non-profit organization that has provided the documentation for a fee waiver.

The organization is comprised of 29.5% North Allegheny residents and they are eligible for a 50%

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fee waiver for use of North Allegheny School District facilities. The information required by

Administrative Procedures #7110 is on file in the Facilities Department offices.

VIII. FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT

The Administration recommends the approval of the Food Service Agreement between North

Allegheny School District and Metz Culinary Management for one year beginning on July 1,

2012 and ending June 30, 2013. The guaranteed return for the 2012-2013 school year will be

$__________________.

The Metz & Associates Food Service Budget will be attached to the Official Minutes.

IX. SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES

The Administration recommends the following prices for the 2012-2013 school year:

Elementary $____

Secondary $____

Milk $____

X. COMPUTER PURCHASE

The Administration recommends approval for the purchase of 550 laptop computers, 586

desktop computers with monitors, 1136 Hewlett Packard extended warranties, 30 iMac

computers, 12 MacBook Pro laptop computers, 60 MacBook Air laptops computers, 102

AppleCare warranties, and two Bretford Mobility carts. The total cost for the equipment is

$1,003,724.07.

The computers will be financed through PNC Bank. The new agreement will consist of four

annual payments beginning in July 2012. The annual payment will not exceed $262,000.00.

This agreement is contingent upon execution of an agreement acceptable to the Solicitor.

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There is 1 item for Board Action.


I. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE

UNIVERSITY AND NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Administration recommends approval of the agreement between NASD and Penn State

University for the purpose of providing a clinical education supervisor who will be responsible to

coordinate and direct a Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate student.

The clinical supervisor will direct the student’s clinical experience, provide a planned supervised

clinical program based on objectives compatible with the American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association guidelines, and evaluate the graduate student’s performance. This agreement will be

in effect beginning January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT

April 25, 2012

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There are 3 items for Board Action and 2 items For Information Only.


I. WAIVER OF BOARD POLICY #3330 – STUDENT FIELD TRIPS – (IMS GOAL)

The Administration recommends waiver of Board Policy #3330 and approval for five Ingomar

Middle School GOAL students to attend The U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl

in Washington, D.C. during the period of April 26 – April 30, 2012. The students will be

missing three (3) consecutive days of school.

II. INGOMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL GOAL STUDENTS – NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL

FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS – CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND

The Administration respectfully requests permission for five IMS GOAL students to travel to

Chevy Chase, Maryland from Thursday, April 26, 2012 through Monday, April 30, 2012 to

participate in the National Science Bowl for Middle School Students sponsored by The United

States Department of Energy. There will be 5 students participating in this trip.

III. MCKNIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS – CLEVELAND

ZOO – CLEVELAND, OHIO

The Administration respectfully requests permission for the Fifth Grade students at McKnight

Elementary School to travel to Cleveland, Ohio to visit and experience the Cleveland Zoo and

Rainforest Center on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. There will be approximately 158 students

participating in this trip.


I. NASH NEWS – as reported by Katie Tully

Student Council - Student Council is planning the annual dodge ball tournament in which both

NAI and NASH students can participate. The proceeds benefit the “Keep It Campaign” that

helps build libraries and schools in Ivory Park, South Africa. In addition, one junior and one

senior—Jackie Bursic and Rebecca Frazier—won the student of the quarter award for the third

nine weeks! Also, Student Council has begun looking for new officers for next year and the

election will take place on May 3rd

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National Honor Society - As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close, the current seniors in

National Honor Society are buying their honor cords for graduation and making way for the

juniors whose Spring Induction Ceremony will be on April 19 and include 155 students! In

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addition, the National Honor Society officers are planning the Top Scholar Banquet for the top

33 students with the highest QPA.

Fashion Show - This year’s fashion show theme is "Sweet and Elite Candy Couture" where you

can watch candy come to life as it struts down the runway on Saturday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. at

NASH. All garments are student made and modeled by members of the FIDM fashion

club! Tickets are $10 at the door and the proceeds benefit Urban Impact.

Senior Prom - This year’s Senior Prom will be held at the Omni William Penn on Saturday,

May 26, with the Post Prom beginning at midnight and concluding at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, May

27. The Post Prom’s theme is Viva Las Vegas, and many parents are working tirelessly to make

it a memorable night!

GOAL - On April 20 (tentative), Jean-Pierre Collet, former Honorary French Consul to the

United States, will be coming to NASH to discuss the upcoming Presidential elections in France.

In addition, After Collet’s presentation, there will be another opportunity for French students to

participate in a question-answer session (in French); this French Q&A will be in the Library

AFTER the general discussion. In addition, a This I Believe book club was created and focuses

on the book This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women, which is

a compilation of 80 essays by different writers, known and unknown, on their beliefs or lessons

they learned in life. They meet to discuss this novel and intend to create their own “This I

Believe” statements.

Hometown High Q - NASH’s Hometown High Q team advances to the semi-final round on

Saturday, April 14. The semifinals take place at KDKA studios and begin at 10:00 a.m. Good

luck!

II. NAI NEWS – as reported by Lisa DiFalco

Student Council - Principal’s Advisory Committee is hard at work planning the Change Your

World fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit Light of Life Rescue Mission. Students will bring in

their spare change on April 20th

to all of their classes. The excitement is building for such an

awesome event.

NAI Class Council - Class Council sold sophomore class t-shirts the first week of April. The

Tiger painting, by Miss Anna Reed, is the focus of the shirt with all of the students’ names

written on the back. The results were successful, and the ordering period was extended in order

to ensure that every sophomore that wanted a t-shirt got one. All profit made from the shirts will

go to benefit all senior activities.

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NAI’s Euro-Challenge - This year’s Euro-challenge team won the regional tournament at the

University of Pittsburgh on March 20. Team members included Mike Becich, Natalie Morrissey,

Dominic Moore, Medha Sharma, and Pranav Murthy. The Euro-Challenge is an annual

competition for freshmen and sophomore students to research complex socio-economic issues

facing the European Union. The team this year focused on the unemployment issue facing

Ireland. As a part of the team, the students are asked to present a 15 minute presentation tackling

the issue and giving their proposed solution. Since the NAI team won, they will advance onto

New York City where they will compete as one of only 25 schools in the nation to make it past

the regional level. We wish them luck!

Sophomore English Students - The sophomore students in Academic English II had the

opportunity to rent out a theater and see the movie, The Hunger Games, the day that it premiered.

These students covered the novel in class, and were able to see it all unfold on the big screen.

NA Speech and Debate - NA’s very own Forensics team competed in a statewide competition

competing against 130 schools. Out of the 600 students that attended this competition, the NA

Forensics team placed second in the state. Four students will be advancing on to nationals in

Indianapolis in June. Congrats to Abhi Mehra, Connor Phillips, Katherine Zhou, Lily Zhang, and

all of the participants in this competition!

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There is 1 item for Board Action and 1 item For Information Only.


I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS

The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional

seminar requests:

Name Conference Date Amount

Joelle Keats

Jason Mohr

(NASH)

National Economics Challenge

Sponsor: The Council for Economics

Education

Harrisburg, PA

4/11-4/12/2012

$ 813.63

$ 263.63

Courtney Vadnais

(CMS)

“Protecting Children from Harm”

STAR Center Conference

Sponsor: STAR Center & University

of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

5/4/2012

$ 60.00

Joy Ed

(CAO)

Keeping Our Children Safe:

Strategies for Schools &

Communities

Sponsor: Center for Safe Schools

Harrisburg, PA

5/8-5/9/2012

$ 920.00


I. GOOD STAFF NEWS AROUND NA

Mr. Joseph Prince, Librarian at Marshall Middle School and Department Chairperson, has

been named a Semi-Finalist in the search for the 2013 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.

Semi-finalists are selected upon an evaluation of their educational history and professional

development, philosophy of teaching, view of the teaching profession and letters of

recommendation. As a Semi-Finalist, Mr. Prince has been invited to complete the second

phase of the selection process. This phase focuses on the applicants’ biographies, their

records of community involvement, and their potential messages as a state teacher of the

year. Only twelve semi-finalists will be named finalists and advance to the last stage of the

selection process for the 2013 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

April 25, 2012

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Ms. Dana Boyd, a Gifted Program teacher at Marshall Middle School, has been selected as

this year’s recipient of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education’s (PAGE)

Outstanding Educator Award for 2012. The Outstanding Educator Award is granted based

upon the following criteria: (1) outstanding performance as an educator in or beyond the

classroom; (2) understanding the unique traits and learning needs of gifted children; (3)

successful networking with school staff, parents, and community on behalf of gifted

programs; and (4) involvement in advocacy efforts for the gifted at local and state levels.

Ms. Boyd has been invited to accept this award during a ceremony at the PAGE State

Conference on Friday, May 4, 2012.

Mr. Mark Demkee, a teacher at the North Allegheny Intermediate High School, has recently

been honored for his efforts and achievement in German language instruction by the

presentation of the prestigious Duden Award. This is the 23rd

year the Duden Award has

been bestowed by the Bibliographisches Institut and the Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia

Chapter of the American Association of the Teachers of German. The award is intended to

represent the continuation of their long-term commitment to high-quality instruction and

dedication to their goal of providing Americans a stronger understanding of German culture.

april 18, 2012 - north allegheny school district

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