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Special Board Meeting Minutes (8/27/2012) Page 1
Hazleton Area School District
Special School Board Meeting Minutes
6:00 P.M., Monday, August 27, 2012
Large Group Instruction Room, Hazleton Area Career Center
A. Call to Order by Board President Earley: 6:41P.M.
B. Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence:
C. Attendance Roll Call
School Director Present Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
Administrator Present Absent
Francis X. Antonelli X
Anthony Ryba X
Donald Bayzick X
Robert Krizansky X
Solicitor Slusser X
Public Recognition
Dr. Antonelli acknowledges the following students from our Career Center’s
Broadcast Journalism Class for recording tonight’s board meeting live on Channel
99: Bryan Beato, Maryvic Perez, Francis Tapia, and Yemdry Perdomo
Moment of Silence
Dr. Antonelli asks for a moment of silence for HACC student Ryan Emmonds,
who passed away over the weekend.
D. Public Comment on Agenda Items:
Frank DeAndrea commented on Agenda #21, Anti-Bullying.
Lance Book commented on Agenda #1.
Theresa Redwinski commented on Agenda #3
Agenda Items
1 – Recommend Board approve retaining the following spring coaches: Softball, Boys
Tennis, Boys Track and Field and Girls Track and Field. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 1
Motion: Hahn
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
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School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
2 – Recommend Board open the Varsity Baseball Coaching position as recommended by
Athletic Director, High School administration and the Student Activity Committee.
(FAILED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 2
Motion: Yenkevich
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Roll Call
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
3 – Recommend Board approve the following agreements for Fred Barletta, Athletic
Director: (APPROVED)
Severance Agreement
Independent Contractor Agreement
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 3
Motion: Mehalick
Second: Hahn
Vote: Roll Call
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
4 – Recommend Board approve the attached list of substitutes. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 4
Motion: Hahn
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
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School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
5 – Recommend Board approve the recall of David Elswick, Art Teacher, from the
furlough list. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 5
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
6 – Recommend Board approve the following appointments pending all clearances:
(APPROVED)
A - 4 1/2 hour Secretary in Home and School Visitor's Office - Paula Gombeda,
Salary $10.73 per hour as per HAESPA contract
B - 4 1/2 hour Building Aide at Hazleton Elementary/Middle School - Jennifer
Teter, Salary $10.30 per hour as per HAESPA contract
C - 4 1/2 hour Building (Swim) Aide at Valley Elementary/Middle School -
Jacquelyn Davidovich, Salary $10.30 per hour as per HAESPA contract
D - 4 1/2 hour Building Aide at Drums Elementary/Middle School – Michelle
Brielmeier, Salary $10.30 per hour as per HAESPA contract
E - Certified School Nurse -Tamatha Limongelli, Salary $42,585.50 as per HAEA
contract
F - Spanish Teacher – Nathan Miller, Salary $42,585.50 as per HAEA contract
G - Cosmetology Teacher - Lori Gallagher, Salary $26.00 per hour as per HAEA
contract
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 6
Motion: Hahn
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
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7 – Recommend Board approve William Gerhardt as Print Technician at HACC Copy
Center at the rate of $12.00/ per hour, as non-classified 12 month position.
(APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 7
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
8 – Recommend Board approve the following tenure list. (APPROVED)
Name Certification School
A. Ryan Boris Secondary Science Hazleton Area High School
B. Becket Jadush Elementary Freeland Elementary/Middle School
C. Lauren Maylath Secondary Foreign Language Hazleton Area High School
D. Ashley Smith Elementary Freeland Elementary/Middle School
E. Elizabeth Starrick Business Comp & Info Tech Hazleton Elementary/Middle School
F. Rachelle Mallets Elementary Drums Elementary/Middle School
G. Sara Demusz Elementary West Hazleton Elem./Mid. School
H. Tammy Gerace Elementary Freeland Elementary/Middle School
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 8
Motion: Hahn
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
9 – Recommend Board approve a Family Medical Leave for Cheryl Banull, Ph.D.,
School Psychologist / Administration Building effective October 22, 2012.
(APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 9
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
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School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
10 – Recommend Board approve an unpaid leave of absence for Jessica Evancho,
Paraprofessional, Drums Elementary/Middle School effective August 30, 2012.
(APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 10
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
11 – Recommend Board approve a Family Medical Leave for Sara Lagana, Teacher,
Valley Elementary/Middle School and Freeland Elementary/Middle School effective
8/27/2012. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 11
Motion: Hahn
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
12 – Recommend Board approve an unpaid leave for Edwardine Steibler, Ninth Grade
Center (Hazle Building), part-time Cafeteria Worker effective date was
April 20, 2012. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 12
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
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School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
13 – Recommend Board approve permission to complete 360 hour Superintendent
Internship for Jeanne Conahan, Assistant Principal, Hazleton Area High School,
with Francis X. Antonelli, D. Ed. Internship will begin August 21, 2012 and will end
in June 2013. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 13
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Hahn
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
14 – Recommend Board approve the student transportation agreement between HASD &
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in the amount of $5,000.00 per child for
the school year 2012-2013. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 14
Motion: Hahn
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
15 – Recommend Board rescind the July Board approval of the Step by Step Learning
LLC Agreement for services in the 2012-2013 school year. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 15
Motion: Hahn
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
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School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
16 – Recommend Board approve the following part-time Crossing Guards at $20.00 per
day: (APPROVED)
Vera Siroka
Nancy Yaskanich
Carol Bellinghausen
Mary Zoglio (Alternate)
Verna Duffy Van Horn (Alternate)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 16
Motion: Hahn
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
17 – Recommend Board approve tentative school bus routes for the 2012-2013 school
year (regular education). (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 17
Motion: Hahn
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
18 – Recommend Board approve the tentative school bus drivers’ list for contracted
services for the 2012-2013 school year. (APPROVED)
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The following vote includes agenda item(s): 18
Motion: Hahn
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
19 – Recommend Board approve the special education transportation services provided
by the LIU 18 for the 2012-2013 school year. (APPROVED)
*All information will be in the Transportation Department
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 19
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
20 – Recommend Board appoint Amy Lynn Daiute as Varsity Girls Soccer Assistant
Coach. Salary $2,722.00. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 20
Motion: Hahn
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
21 – Recommend Board approve to move that a central office staffer be named to
coordinate reports of bullying in the District. This person would be the one to
receive communications from students, parents, teachers, or other observers about
bullying situations. He or she would then record the date and time of the report, the
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name and relationship of the person reporting, a contact telephone number, the date
and site of the incident, the names and schools of both the victim and the bully, and
a brief summary of the incident. The staffer would also record details of any prior
or ongoing action involving the incident in question. This information would be
entered in a central log and then relayed to the building principal or his/her
designated administrator for action. In addition, bullying reports originating at the
building office level would also be relayed to this staffer for recording and follow-
up. This staffer would then keep track of each case and make sure that a formal
report of the incident and its resolution is relayed to the central office within two
weeks. It will be the responsibility of this staffer to refer to the Superintendent any
incident for which he or she does not receive a timely report.
(REMOVED FROM AGENDA)
22 – Recommend Board approve Quandel Construction Group, Inc. as District
Construction Manager at a rate of $73.23/Hour, scope of hours to be negotiated.
(APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 22
Motion: Hahn
Second: Childs
Vote: Roll Call
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
Bonomo left after vote on Agenda Item #22 at 7:30 P.M.
23 – Recommend Board appoint Ryan Mahovich as an additional Non-Classified Part-
Time SRO at $16.83 / hour pending court approval.
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 23
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
24 – Recommend Board accept the resignation of Pasco Bangor from the Cafeteria Guard
position effective 8/27/2012. He will retain his position as Part-Time Security
Guard. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 24
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Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
25 – Recommend Board accept the resignation of Margaret Burczy from a Cafeteria
Guard position effective 8/27/2012. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 25
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
26 – Recommend Board approve Melissa Budgeon from a 4½ Hour Paraprofessional to a
5 Hour Paraprofessional at Valley Elementary / Middle School. Pay rate will remain
the same. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 26
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
27 – Recommend Board approve the purchase of READ 180 & System 44 workbooks
and teacher additions from Scholastic in the amount of $14,097.75. To be paid by
Title I & Title III funds. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 27
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Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
28 – Recommend Board appoint Evelyn Hogan as a Certified Occupational Therapist
Assistant (COTA) at a salary of $33,000 pending a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Hazleton Area Education Association (HAEA).
(REMOVED FROM AGENDA)
29 – Recommend Board approve the purchase of 120 HP Laser Jet Pro 400 Laser Printers
in the amount of $28,400.40 from IntegraOne as per COSTARS Contract #003-085
pricing. The purchase of these printers are for the newly purchased Math
Intervention Program under the School wide model. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 29
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
30 – Recommend Board approve the End User License Agreement with Education
Elements, Inc. for Hybrid Learning Management Systems for use at the Ninth
Grade Center (Hazle Building). Cost is funded by the Hybrid Learning Initiative
Grant pending approval of Attorney Slusser. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 30
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
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31 – Recommend Board approve the 36 month operating lease from The Fitness
Headquarters (through Meridian Leasing) for the Hazleton Area High School for
the following items at a monthly cost of $456 (COSTARS Pricing): (APPROVED)
(1) Vision Fitness Treadmill T9800-HRT
(1) Vision Fitness Suspension Trainer S70
(1) Vision Fitness Recumbent Bike R70
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 31
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
32 – Bills (ALL APPROVED)
A -Advantage Engineers - McAdoo-Kelayres El./Middle School - QSCB 2010 - Invoice
No. 1100123-13 - $8,726.80
B - Spillman Farmer Architects - McAdoo-Kelayres El./Middle School - QSCB 2010-
Invoice No. 26191 - $4,536.57
C -Valley Testing and Balancing, Inc. - McAdoo-Kelayres El./Middle School - Partial
Billing 1st Payment Application - QSCB 2010 - Invoice No. 2026 - $4,000.00
D - Alfred Benesch Engineers - HASD High School Water Leakage Repairs - Phase III -
Services 7/10/12/to 7/22/12 - Invoice No. 55343 - $1,498.00
E - Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. - HAHS HVAC Unit - Services 7/1/12 to 7/31/12 -
Invoice No. 0081461 - $5,000.00
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 32
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
For the record, Wallace asks to revisit Agenda Item #28, asking the Board to
explain the issues that are keeping it from being voted on tonight. He explains that
due to his job schedule he was unable to be part of this discussion. Mr. Ryba
explains that it has nothing to do with Ms. Hogan’s skills or the salary amount,
but Mr. Manfredi is needed to answer some questions regarding this agenda item
before voting and they ran out of time and forgot to call him into executive
session.
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New Motion
Recommend Board to retain Gino Cara as the boys’ varsity baseball coach.
(APPROVED)
Public Comment on New Motion
There were no interested parties for public comment.
The following vote includes agenda item(s): NEW MOTION
Motion: Mehalick
Second: Hahn
Vote: Roll Call
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
New Motion
Recommend Board deny the leave request for Gina Molinaro, paraprofessional.
(APPROVED)
Public Comment on New Motion
There were no interested parties for public comment.
The following vote includes agenda item(s): NEW MOTION
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
New Motion
Recommend Board approve the Act 93 Agreement between the Hazleton Area School
District and the Hazleton Area Administrators and Supervisor’s Association for the
period of July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2015. (ORIGINAL MOTION)
Motion to Amend
Hahn moved to amend motion – to remove the following section on Page 3, 2nd
paragraph, Director positions require a PDE certification requirement to hold the
position, the Athletic Director position is removed from this compensation plan.
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The following vote includes agenda item(s): MOTION TO AMEND
Motion: Hahn
Second: Wallace
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
Yenkevich asks Ryba how much this would cost. Ryba estimates $70,000.00.
For the record, Yenkevich asks Mr. Ryba if this agenda item was in the budget.
Ryba answers that it is not budgeted.
Public Comment on New Motion (AMENDED)
There were no interested parties for public comment.
The following vote includes agenda item(s): AMENDED MOTION
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
New Motion
Recommend Board appoint Mary Jo Cussatt as the Acting Confidential Secretary to the
Superintendent at an additional salary of $7,500.00 and appoint Anita Machey as the
Acting Confidential Secretary to the Assistant to the Superintendent at an additional
salary of $7,500.00 both on a temporary basis.
Yenkevich asks Mr. Ryba if this is budgeted and Mr. Ryba answers that it is not
budgeted.
Public Comment on New Motion
There were no interested parties for public comment.
The following vote includes agenda item(s): NEW MOTION
Motion: Hahn
Second: Yenkevich
Vote: Voice
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School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
New Motion
Recommend Board authorize Jim Henry, Security Supervisor to become a School
Resource Officer (SRO) and authorize Attorney Slusser to file the required paperwork
with the three counties. (APPROVED)
Public Comment on New Motion
There were no interested parties for public comment.
The following vote includes agenda item(s): NEW MOTION
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
Public Comment on Any Item
There were no interested parties for public comment.
Motion to Adjourn
Motion to adjourn: (APPROVED)
The following vote includes motion to adjourn: (7:52 P.M.)
Motion: Hahn
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
Childs X
Earley X
Hahn X
John X
Mehalick X
Wallace X
Yanac X
Yenkevich X
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SECRETARY