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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

200 Hillvue Lane

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

August 19, 2015

SPECIAL MEETING

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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

AUGUST 19, 2015 – SPECIAL MEETING/ WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - SPECIAL MEETING/WORK SESSION

Update from Executive Council on Readiness of Schools

Update on Renovation Projects at BWE, MES and MMS

Special Meeting Voting Items

8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

August 25, 2015 – First Day of School

AUGUST 26, 2015 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING

No Reports Scheduled


SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 – SPECIAL MEETING/WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION

Human Resources Update

Interview Candidates for Vacancy on School Board

and Vote for New Member


SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 - REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING

No Reports Scheduled


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SPECIAL MEETING

There is 1 item For Information Only.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. STUDENT TEACHING REQUESTS

The following students have requested a student teaching assignment in the North

Allegheny School District during the 2015/2016 school year.

STUDENT TEACHER DATES SUPERVISING TEACHER

Jessica Kearns

La Roche College

8/19/15 to 10/30/15 Debra Rusek – MES

Grade 4

Lydia Merhaut

University of Pittsburgh

8/31/15 to 12/11/15 Amy Scott – IES

Grade 4

Sarah Wilson

University of Pittsburgh

9/9/15 to 12/15/15 Joseph Prince – MMS

Library

CURRICULUM REPORT

August 19, 2015

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SPECIAL MEETING

There is 1 item for Board Action.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. TUITION RATES – 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

The Administration recommends approval of the tuition rates from the PA Department of

Education for the year 2015-2016. The tuition rates are as follows:

2015-16 2014-15

Kindergarten $ 5,865 $ 5,521

Elementary $11,730 $11,041

Secondary $11,724 $11,224

FINANCE REPORT

August 19, 2015

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SPECIAL MEETING

There are 7 items for Board Action.


I. RESIGNATION(S)

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

Valerie Cummings Librarian, HES Resignation

Effective 7/20/15

Jane Swedish Special Ed. Assistant, PES Resignation

Effective 8/5/15

Michael Ziegler Maintenance, Facilities Resignation

Effective 7/21/15

II. APPOINTMENT(S)

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

Confidential

Caitlin Scott Network Control Technician, CAO $39,000

Effective 8/20/15

The Administration recommends approval of the following Human Resources Consultant

to work during the period of 7/31/15-8/10/15 for a total of $250.00:

Robert Devlin*

Professional

Alexandra Brown* French, CMS/MMS Substitute

(for K. Buskey) Step 1

Effective 8/19/15-6/6/16 Column E

$32,300

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

August 19, 2015

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Janice Brusoski* 6

th Grade Reading, CMS Substitute

Effective 8/19/15-6/6/16 Step 1

Column A

$31,462

Breanne Cannon* Math/GOAL, NAI Substitute

(for C. Schott) Step 1

Effective 8/19/15-4/1/16 Column A

$24,201

Colleen Cavanaugh* 7th

Grade Math, MMS Substitute

(for E. Hull) Step 3


$35,587

Emily Crawford* 1st Grade, MES Substitute


Column A

$31,462

Chelsea Custozzo* 7th

Grade Math & Reading, IMS Temp. Prof.

(for A. Roberts) Step 2

Effective 8/19/15 Column A

$46,147

Devon DeJesus* Learning Support, BWE Substitute

(for D. Dunmire) Step 1


$32,300

Marcee Finch* Art, BWE Professional

(for R. Neumeyer) Step 5

Effective 8/19/15 Column C

$51,473

Anthony Gentile* Technology Integrator, IMS/MMS Temp. Prof.

Effective 8/19/15 Step 3

Column H

$51,875

Kelly Hill* 4th

Grade, MES Substitute


Column E

$32,300

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Kathryn Hoel* Librarian, HES/MCK Professional

(for V. Cummings) Step 5

Effective upon Release from Current Employer Column I

$53,872

Daniel Klicker* Music, BWE/HES Professional

(for D. Novak) Step 5

Effective 8/19/15 Column B

$51,193

Aaron Kokladas* 5th

Grade, IES Substitute


Column E

$32,300

Jordan Langue* Business, MMS/NASH Professional


Column E

$51,644

Margaret Lapp* 3rd

Grade, MCK Temp. Prof.

(for K. Arbogast) Step 2


$46,147

Sharon Mayer* 20% GOAL, IMS Temp. Prof.


Column A

$9,555

Lindsey Miller* School Psychologist Intern $10,000

Effective 8/17/15-6/6/16

Duquesne University

(with J. DeMann)

Heidi Miller* 40% Art, MMS Temp. Prof.


Column B

$21,669

Tara Petronic* Art, HES/BWE Professional

(for J. Sell) Step 6


$51,723

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Sara Rodack* 60% Music, MES Temp. Prof.

(for M. Arnold) Step 4


$31,298

Kerri Ruffennach* 3rd

Grade, PES Temp. Prof.

(for S. Spagnol) Step 3

Effective 8/19/15 Column E

$50,838

Bethany Trettel* Learning Support, MCK/IES Professional

(for G. Scanga) Step 3


$49,316

Cassandra Truden* 4th

Grade, IES Substitute

(for C. Franck) Step 1

Effective 8/19/15-6/6/16 Column A

$31,462

Racheal Voskuhl* Speech & Language, CMS, MMS, NASH Substitute

(for A. Caloiero) Step 1


$32,300

For Information Only

* These people have been previously approved by the Substitute Superintendent of

Schools to allow them to begin employment on the first in-service day of the 2015-2016

School Year.

Jordan Cotten was approved in July at Step 6 Column E for $53,290. Mrs. Cotten has

since provided documentation of continuing education credits and will now be at Step 6

Column I for the amount of $54,715.

Amanda DeRuyter was approved in June at Step 3 Column B for $49,594. Ms. DeRuyter

has since provided documentation of continuing education credits and will now be at Step

3 Column D for the amount of $50,147.

Sharon Mayer was previously approved in the July Board Folder with an 80% Art

contract. The addition of a 20% GOAL assignment will make her a full time employee.

The Administration recommends approval of the following Professional Substitute(s) to

work on an as-needed basis starting at $80.00/day.

Alexis Green

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Paraprofessional

Eric Cortez* Special Education Assistant, CMS $13.49/hr.

Effective 8/19/15 Class II-C

(for J. Garber) 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

Samantha Dumpe* Special Education Assistant, CMS $13.49/hr.


(for L. Garr) 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

Kelly Hollaway* Special Education Assistant, MES $13.49/hr.


(for B. DeAugustino) 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

Michelle Longo* Special Education Assistant, NASH $13.49/hr.


(for R. Pykus) 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

Kimberly McCartney* Special Education Assistant, IMS $13.49/hr.


(for A. DiGennaro) 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

The Administration recommends approval of the following Paraprofessional Substitute(s)

to work on an as-needed basis starting at $9.50/hour.

Ida Adkins Teresa Boley Amy DiGennaro

Jane Dudek Maureen Fortunato Terri Kehoe

Margaret Kotermanski Mary Ross Benjamin Waltz

Classified

James Raab Sr. Utility Custodian, NASH $13.61/hr.

(for N. Mann)

Effective 8/30/15

The Administration recommends approval to grandfather current Retiree Substitute Bus

Driver employees, as of June 30, 2015, to the current pay practice for Retiree Drivers.

The Administration recommends approval for New Retiree Substitute Bus Driver

employees to be paid at the hourly rate they were receiving as a Full Time Driver at the

time of retirement, effective July 1, 2015.

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The Administration recommends approval of an hourly rate increase for New Substitute

Bus Driver employees to $15.05 per hour effective July 1, 2015.

Athletic

The Administration recommends approval of the following Student Employees to work on

an as needed basis as Pool Lifeguard(s) at $7.75/hr.:

Morgan Rutan

The Administration recommends approval of the following Athletic Event Helper(s) to

work on an as-needed basis starting at $18.75/hr.:

Thomas Keisling Nicholas McClure Richard McClure

Austin Swedish

The Administration recommends approval of the following Baierl Center Helper(s) to

work on an as-needed basis starting at $10.00/hr.:

Patrick Duggan

III. WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S)

Classified

Robert Bartholow* Transfer from Temp. Custodian,

Facilities to Utility Custodian, MMS $13.61/hr.

Effective 8/17/15

(for S. Hughes)

James Herzik* Transfer from Temp. Custodian,

Facilities to Utility Custodian, NASH $13.61/hr.

Effective 8/17/15

(for A. Beckas)

Gloria Reed Transfer from Regular Custodian, MCK $15.94/hr.

to Temp. Regular Custodian, HES

Effective 8/17/15

IV. EXTENSION OF LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – SCHULZ

The Administration recommends approval of an Extension of an unpaid Leave of Absence

for Lois Schulz, Custodian, Facilities Department, from May 8, 2015 through July 17,

2015 to May 8, 2015 through November 30, 2015.

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V. ADMINISTRATIVE STIPENDS

The Administration recommends Board approval for a stipend of $2,500 per month, pro-

rated for the month of July, to be paid to Dr. Robert Scherrer for additional duties and

responsibilities as the Substitute District Superintendent during the time period July 16,

2015 through January 4, 2016.

VI. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following 2015-2016 School Year Non-

Athletic Supplemental Contract(s): *

Not a District Employee

1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder for a specific contract

(s) One contract shared by more than one person

The Administration recommends approval of the following Summer Music and Fall

Supplemental Contract(s):

Supplemental Contract Resignations/Cancellations

1*

Joe Badaczewski Summer Music Brass Instructor $ 500.00

Dustin Layton 9th

Grade Assistant Football Coach $2,670.00

1*

Ryan Schlieper CMS Assistant Football Coach $2,200.00

*Joshua O’Brien IMS Head Football Coach $3,165.00

1*Adam Ward MMS Assistant Football Coach Volunteer

*Antoinette DiRenzo Middle School Soccer Head Coach – Black $2,515.00

*Alan Carson CMS 8

th Grade Head Basketball Coach (F) $2,415.00

Supplemental Contract Additions/Changes

1Steve Baldanzi Second Assistant Band Director

(s) $1,000.00

1Todd Stefan Second Assistant Band Director

(s) $1,000.00

FROM TO *Matt Gillot Summer Music $2,200.00 $2,450.00

Percussion Instructor *Matt O’Neil Summer Music $2,200.00 $2,450.00

Percussion Instructor

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1William Hildenbrand Middle School Head Soccer Coach – Gold (F) $3,115.00

1*

Morgan Bullock Middle School Soccer Head Coach – Black(F) $2,150.00

1*

Josh O’Brien 9th


1*

Scott Wood 9th


1*

Lucas Hook CMS Assistant Football Coach $1,950.00

1*

Molly Tuman Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach (F)(s)

$1,000.00

1Lisa Failla Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach (F)

(s) $1,000.00

1*Emily Bergman CMS 7

th Grade Basketball Head Coach (F) $2,100.00

1*Robert Cash CMS 8


*Alan Carson MMS 7


1Leah Uhernik MMS 8


1Chelsea Custozzo IMS Intramurals $ 857.00

1*Jonathan Jordan Varsity/JV Assistant Tennis Coach (F) Volunteer

1*Suzanne Carson MMS 7

th Grade Basketball Head Coach (F) Volunteer

VII. ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE 2015-16 WAGES

The Administration recommends approval of the Administrative Employee wages for the

2015-2016 school year as recorded.

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2015-16 2015-16 2015-16

MINIMUM MAXIMUM North Allegheny School District

Non-Athletic Supplemental Contracts

NORTH ALLEGHENY SENIOR HIGH Activities Director Frances Hawbaker $2,338.00

Talent Show Director Kevin Zebley $1,133.00

Student Council Frances Hawbaker $1,855.00

Assistant Student Council Kevin Zebley $1,133.00

Yearbook *Jeanne Giampetro $5,450.00

Senior Class Advisor Gary Grater $1,977.00

Senior Class Advisor Shannon Perry $1,730.00

Junior Class Advisor Jonathan Clemmer $1,429.00

Junior Class Advisor Kristy Coquet $1,608.00

Stage Manager Kevin Zebley $2,245.00

National Honor Society Jayne Beatty $1,910.00

National Honor Society Kathy Will $1,910.00

Forensics Sharon Volpe $3,406.00

Assistant Forensics Coach(s) *Camille Burke $1,015.50

Assistant Forensics Coach(s) *Zeke Rosenberg $1,015.50

Assistant Forensics Coach *Jessica Schwab Volunteer

Assistant Forensics Coach *Brian Duricy Volunteer

Fall Play Director Joseph Truesdell $4,355.00

Fall Asst. Play Director Joyce Harrell $2,843.00

Fall Play Technical Director Kevin Zebley $1,955.00

Fall Play Orchestra Director Sarah Lavelle $1,294.00

Orchestra Sarah Lavelle $2,666.00

Strolling Strings Sarah Lavelle $2,666.00

Assistant Strolling Strings Roger Whisler $2,453.00

Choral Director Ernest Pontiere $4,653.00

Building Liaison English Joseph Truesdell $1,197.00

Building Liaison Science Jayne Beatty $2,062.00

Building Liaison Math John Fellers $1,424.00

Building Liaison Foreign Language Barbara Zaun $2,525.00

Building Liaison Social Studies Nate Tengowski $1,424.00

Building Liaison Special Ed Shawn Connors $1,785.00

Building Liaison HPE Lynn Roman $1,579.00

Building Liaison School Counseling 1Kevin Thompson $1,797.00

Building Liaison Fine Arts(s) 1Jonathan Clemmer $ 779.00

Building Liaison Fine Arts(s) 1Robert Tozier $1,498.00

Building Liaison Applied Arts (s) 1Kristy Loffert $ 519.00

Building Liaison Applied Arts (s) 1Ellen Green $ 999.00

Building Liaison Applied Arts (s) 1Cynthia Yingling $ 999.00

Variations Sponsor(s) Janellen Lombardi $ 625.50

Variations Sponsor(s) Kathy Esposito $ 625.50

Newspaper Sponsor David West $1,955.00

Thespian Society Sponsor(s) Joseph Truesdell $1,805.00

Thespian Society Sponsor(s) Joyce Harrell $1,805.00

Station Manager NATV (1st Semester) David West $5,079.50

Station Manager NATV (2nd Semester) David West $5,079.50

Jazz Band Todd Stefan $ 680.00

Debate Coach Sharon Volpe $3,406.00

Assistant Debate Coach(s) VACANT $ 980.00 $2,453.00

Assistant Debate Coach(s) *Emily Ramsey $1,103.50

Assistant Debate Coach *Michelina Pollini Volunteer

Assistant Debate Coach *Stephanie Metzger Volunteer

Technology Student Association 1Kevin Zebley $2,482.00

Junior Classical League Sponsor 1Connie Ramsey $3,406.00

Junior Classical League Asst. Sponsor 1Angela Bergen $2,380.00

Musical Producer/Artistic Director 1Bob Tozier $3,635.00

Musical Stage/Dramatic Director 1Joe Truesdell $3,200.00

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Musical Choreographer 1*Meredith Semon $1,809.00

Musical Vocal Director 1Jamie Mazza $1,809.00

Musical Orchestra Director 1Sarah Lavelle $2,277.00

Musical Asst. Orchestra Director VACANT $ 818.00 $2,044.00

Musical Stage Manager 1Kevin Zebley $1,701.00

Musical Set Designer 1Kevin Zebley $1,809.00

Musical Costume Supervisor 1*Deanne Hickley $1,809.00

NORTH ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE Sophomore Class Advisor David Hawbaker $2,955.00

Sophomore Class Advisor Charity Istone $1,681.00

Freshman Class Advisor Rebecca Hulme $1,755.00

Freshman Class Advisor Janet Serdy $1,608.00

Stage Manager Heath Lauster $1,755.00

Literary Magazine Jennifer Pavely $1,735.00

Student Council Michelle Hunt $2,618.00

Assistant Student Council 1Terry Speer $ 980.00

National Honor Society(s) Meghan Wallace $ 521.00

National Honor Society(s) Jared Reck $ 481.00

Activities Director Bryan Kiggins $2,867.00

Talent Show Director Rianna Liebenguth $1,078.00

Yearbook Gregory Geibel $2,930.00

Building Liaison Social Studies William McClelland $1,704.50

Building Liaison English Patricia Kramer $2,022.00

Building Liaison Science Richelle Gibson $1,197.00

Building Liaison Math Meredith Progar $1,380.00

Building Liaison Foreign Language Mark Demkee $1,243.00

Building Liaison Applied Arts (s) 1Kathy Higginbotham $ 474.00

Building Liaison Applied Arts (s) 1Cindy Lang $ 553.00

Building Liaison Applied Arts (s) 1Scott Downs $ 672.00

Building Liaison Fine Arts (s) 1David Hawbaker $ 839.00

Building Liaison Fine Arts (s) 1Lisa Pontiere $1,199.00

Building Liaison Special Ed. Matt Butler $1,197.00

Building Liaison HPE Bill Love $1,197.00

Building Liaison School Counseling 1Diane Feliciani $1,197.00

Technology Student Association 1Keith Banks $2,322.00

Junior Classical League Sponsor 1Beth Block $2,322.00

Junior Classical League Asst. Sponsor 1Robin Byrnes $1,400.00

Jazz Band Stephen Baldanzi $ 680.00

Fall Play Director (s) Bryan Kiggins $1,565.50

Fall Play Director(s) Diane Feliciani $1,565.50

Spring Play Director (s) Bryan Kiggins $1,565.50

Spring Play Director(s) Diane Feliciani $1,565.50

Fall Play Assistant Director Diane Feliciani $2,445.00

Spring Play Assistant Director Diane Feliciani $2,445.00

Fall Play Technical Director Bryan Kiggins $2,675.00

Spring Play Technical Director Bryan Kiggins $2,675.00

CARSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Activities Director(s) Robert Zunski $1,943.00

Activities Director(s) Chance Petro $1,037.00

Talent Show Director Crystal Kiray $1,294.50

Student Council Sponsor(s) Brandy Hugus $ 835.00

Student Council Sponsor(s) Mike McConnegly $ 835.00

Stage Manager David Woten $3,368.00

Newspaper Sponsor Patrick Niven $3,611.00

Yearbook Sponsor Patrick Niven $ 680.00

Jazz Band Courtney Geary $ 680.00

Technology Student Association 1Josh Krawchyk $1,260.00

Science Building Liaison 1Patrick Niven $1,580.00

Social Studies Building Liaison 1Jesse Warner $1,080.00

English Building Liaison 1Lauren Armitage $1,680.00

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INGOMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Activities Director(s) Margo Hinton $1,042.00

Activities Director(s) Jen Smoller $1,042.00

Talent Show Director 1Megan McGrath $ 980.00

Student Council Diane Kriznik $2,156.00

Stage Manager Roger Whisler $3,940.00

Newspaper Sponsor Faye Junker $2,570.50

Yearbook Sponsor VACANT $ 263.00 $ 680.00

Jazz Band Louis Pisani $ 680.00

Technology Student Association(s) 1Jen Smoller $ 840.00

Technology Student Association(s) 1Steven Zurbach $ 770.00

Math Building Liaison 1Lynsi Show $1,280.00

Science Building Liaison VACANT $ 980.00 $2,453.00

Social Studies Building Liaison 1Tracey Cima $1,380.00

English Building Liaison 1Kristin Andreas $1,080.00

MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Activities Director(s) Shannon Connor $1,100.50

Activities Director(s) Jeff Smalley $1,100.50

Talent Show Director Colleen Cavanaugh $1,050.00

Student Council 1Kelly Deets $1,581.00

Stage Manager VACANT $1,581.00 $3,950.00

Newspaper Sponsor Mary Moschetta $2,310.00

Yearbook *Sandra Bauer $ 555.00

Jazz Band Wesley Taylor $ 680.00

Technology Student Association(s) 1Mat Kohler $ 875.00

Technology Student Association(s) 1Nick Vorrasi $ 770.00

Math Building Liaison(s) 1Sherri McConnell $ 490.00

Math Building Liaison(s) 1Beth Ann Hull $ 490.00

Science Building Liaison 1Sheila Dattilo $1,080.00

Social Studies Building Liaison 1Judy Catanzaro $1,280.00

English Building Liaison 1Stephanie Feniello $1,480.00

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

Library Dept. Chair 1Courtney Dalessandro $2,595.00

Math Dept. Chair Robert Bell $3,820.00

PE/Health Dept. Chair Dave Schmidt $3,892.00

Tech. Ed. Dept. Chair Ellen Green $3,892.00

Guidance Dept. Chair Bryan Kiggins $2,769.00

Family & Consumer Sci. Dept. Chair Teri Manway $2,879.00

Business Dept. Chair Cynthia Yingling $3,807.00

World Language Dept. Chair Marcie Good $3,455.00

Art Dept. Chair Michael Bockoven $2,879.00

Head Nurse Charity Istone $3,892.00

English Dept. Chair Antonio Caruso $3,275.00

Science Dept. Chair Chris Omasits $2,819.00

Social Studies Dept. Chair Joelle Keats $3,720.00

Music Dept. Chair Robert Tozier $3,720.00

AV COORDINATOR AV Coordinator – BWE Amy Tarchick $1,801.00

AV Coordinator – FES Brian Pendergast $1,493.00

AV Coordinator – HES Paul Pokorny $1,183.00

AV Coordinator – IES(s) 1Bill Sepp $ 545.00

AV Coordinator – IES(s) Donna Baumgartner $ 816.00

AV Coordinator – MES Matt Babusci $1,183.00

AV Coordinator – MES Kristen Zaccari $1,237.00

AV Coordinator – MCK Raymond Conway $1,963.00

AV Coordinator – MCK Kristin Falkner $1,292.00

AV Coordinator – PES James Bernardo $1,732.00

AV Coordinator – CMS Josh Krawchyk $1,292.00

AV Coordinator – IMS Janet Pisani $1,292.00

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AV Coordinator – MMS James Furlong $1,292.00

AV Coordinator – NAI Jared Reck $1,700.00

AV Coordinator – NASH Kevin Zebley $1,570.00

BUS DUTY Bus Duty – BWE Amy Tarchick $2,725.00

Bus Duty – BWE Danielle Harvey $1,402.00

Bus Duty – FES Karen Sanguigni $1,402.00

Bus Duty – FES(s) 1Carly Price $ 654.00

Bus Duty – FES(s) 1Jocelyn Marshall $ 654.00

Bus Duty – HES 1Anthony Kremmel $1,308.00

Bus Duty – HES(s) Harry Yeakel $ 848.50

Bus Duty – HES(s) 1Danielle Landy $ 701.00

Bus Duty – IES Lee Knapp $1,994.00

Bus Duty – IES Jenna Petrini $1,402.00

Bus Duty – MES Julie McLaughlin $2,238.50

Bus Duty – MES Charlene Lepant $2,657.00

Bus Duty – MCK Patrick Frank $1,812.00

Bus Duty – MCK Ray Conway $2,725.00

Bus Duty – PES(s) 1Emily Dinger $ 654.00

Bus Duty – PES(s) Noreen O’Neill $ 848.50

Bus Duty – PES Jenna Cornell $1,492.00

Bus Duty – CMS Polly Ferringer $1,812.00

Bus Duty – IMS(s) Louis Pisani $2,101.50

Bus Duty – IMS(s) 1Ryan Gabos $ 671.00

Bus Duty – IMS 1Roger Whisler $ 701.00

Busy Duty – MMS Chris Panos $2,725.00

Bus Duty – NAI(s) Dave Hawbaker $1,447.25

Bus Duty – NAI(s) Joseph Dresmich $1,447.25

Bus Duty – NAI(s) Greg Funka $1,344.75

Bus Duty – NAI(s) Todd Fuller $1,344.75

Bus Duty – NAI(s) Greg Funka $ 746.00

Bus Duty – NAI(s) Jonathan Lamm $ 746.00

Bus Duty – NAI(s) Brenda Laughrey $ 746.00

Bus Duty – NAI(s) Todd Fuller $ 746.00

Bus Duty – NASH(s) VACANT $ 654.00 $1,362.50

Bus Duty – NASH(s) Kevin Thompson $ 701.00

Bus Duty – NASH(s) Pam Kohlmann $ 746.00

Bus Duty – NASH(s) Jeff Longo $ 746.00

BAND Band Director Todd Stefan $8,311.00

First Assistant – Band Stephen Baldanzi $5,450.00

Asst. Band VACANT $1,581.00 $3,950.00

Majorette *Patti Saunders $2,977.00

Dance Team *Chelsea Schilpp $4,125.00

Flag Sponsor 1*Alexis Pfeifer $1,962.00

MUSIC Music – BWE Chorus Steven Schmidt $ 368.00

Music – BWE/HES Band 1Daniel Klicker $ 273.00

Music – BWE/PES Orchestra Carrie Semanco $ 680.00

Music – FES Chorus(s) 1Lisa Hoffmann $ 136.50

Music – FES Chorus(s) 1Cassandra Burgh $ 136.50

Music – FES/IES Orchestra Lauren Donato $ 513.00

Music – FES/IES Band Adam Leasure $ 648.00

Music – IES Chorus Diane Vrana $ 680.00

Music – IES/HES Orchestra Kimberly Watton $ 648.00

Music – HES/IES Chorus Amy Kegel $ 680.00

Music – MES Chorus Megan Froehlich $ 368.00

Music – MES Orchestra Linda Coulter $ 680.00

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Music – MES Chorus 1Sara Rodack $ 273.00

Music – MES/MCK Band Madeline Arnold $ 323.00

Music – MES/MCK Band Linda Granite $ 680.00

Music – MCK Chorus Amy Reese $ 416.00

Music – MCK Orchestra Dennis Morton $ 680.00

Music – MCK/PES Band Steve Kraus $ 680.00

Music – PES Chorus Penny Zunski $ 680.00

Music – CMS/HES Orchestra Anne Funk $ 680.00

Music – CMS/IMS Chorus Jamie Mazza $ 416.00

Music – CMS Band Courtney Geary $ 680.00

Music – CMS Chorus David Woten $ 680.00

Music – IMS Band Louis Pisani $ 680.00

Music – IMS/NAI Orchestra Roger Whisler $ 680.00

Music – IMS/MMS Chorus Pat Bauer $ 680.00

Music – MMS /CMS Orchestra Dana Leasure $ 680.00

Music – MMS Chorus James Furlong $ 680.00

Music – MMS Band Wesley Taylor $ 680.00

Music – NAI Band Stephen Baldanzi $ 680.00

Music – NAI Chorus Lisa Pontiere $ 680.00

Music – NAI/NASH Orchestra Sarah Lavelle $ 680.00

Music – NAI/NASH Band Todd Stefan $ 680.00

Music – NASH Chorus Ernest Pontiere $ 680.00

SPECIAL EDUCATION MASTER TEACHER Special Education Master Teacher Elizabeth Talerico $3,450.00

Special Education Master Teacher Sharon Kroll $3,479.00

Special Education Master Teacher Krista Klein $3,434.00

Special Education Master Teacher 1Shawn Connors $2,595.00

Special Education Master Teacher Scott Oldham $3,212.00

ELEMENTARY GRADE LEVEL FACILITATORS Kindergarten 1Kelly Garrow $2,595.00

1st Grade Lexa Mays-Poulakos $3,807.00

2nd Grade Barbara Tarhi $2,904.00

3rd Grade 1Matt Babusci $2,595.00

4th Grade(s) Judith Bosack $1,650.00

4th Grade(s) Caterina Gabriel $1,650.00

5th Grade Barbara Werner $3,807.00

ELEMENTARY SPECIAL AREA FACILITATORS Physical Education Beth Frisco $1,870.00

Music Linda Granite $1,138.00

Library Mimi Flaherty $2,134.00

Art(s) 1Andrea Jaecks $ 490.00

Art(s) Deborah Devine $1,015.00

Reading Kelly Mankovich $2,453.00

* Not a District Employee. 1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder in this position. (s) Contract shared by two or more people

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SPECIAL MEETING


I. DONATION – SECURITY VEHICLE

The Administration recommends acceptance of a donation of a 2001 Chrysler minivan from

Wright Automotive Group. The donation will be used as a security van at North Allegheny

Senior High. The value of the donation is $2,500.

PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT

August 19, 2015

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SPECIAL MEETING

There is 1 item for Board Action.


I. RESIGNATION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

The Board requests approval of the resignation of Mr. Thomas C. Schwartzmier, effective

August 5, 2015.

For Information

Mr. Schwartzmier’s term expires December 2017. This position is open until the first Monday

of December 2015, following a municipal election, and a candidate will be appointed by the

Board next month. In November 2015, a two-year term will be placed on the ballot to fulfill

Mr. Schwartzmier’s term.

SCHOOL BOARD REPORT

August 19, 2015

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SPECIAL MEETING

There are 6 items for Board Action.


I. EARLY ENTRANCE TO KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE

The following students have been tested and meet the North Allegheny School District criteria

for early entrance to school for the 2015/2016 school year.

Name Birth Date Home School Early Entrance Grade

Samhitha Bhonagiri 10/09/2009 Franklin Elementary First

Katherine Haas 10/19/2010 Bradford Woods Elementary Kindergarten

Eunsol Ko 10/16/2010 Hosack Elementary Kindergarten

Joshua Miller 09/08/2009 McKnight Elementary First

II. ENROLLMENT CONTRACT WITH PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the Enrollment Contract between North

Allegheny School District and the Pittsburgh Public Schools Program for Students with

Exceptionalities (CITY Connections location) for student #15/16-CC102 for the 2015/2016

school year. The tuition for this community based life skills program is $32,900 and

includes daily living instruction, job coaching, community access, recreation and leisure

activities, and opportunities in employment.

III. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PRESSLEY RIDGE

The Administration recommends renewal of the Educational Services Agreement provided

by Pressley Ridge for one student (#15/16-PR102) from the North Allegheny School

District for the 2015/2016 school year. The rate for the student is $52,820.00 and the rate

for the full-time one-on-one aid is $38,000.00. The total tuition for both semesters is

$90,820.00

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT

August 19, 2015

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IV. BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE

ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

The Administration recommends approval of the Agreement between the North Allegheny

School District and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit to continue to provide Blind/Visually

Impaired Support Services for eight hours per month. The total percentage of vision

services to be provided is six percent. The total charge for these services will be $7,964.00

(ADM rate of 132,733.00 x 6% service) for the 2015/2016 school year.

V. AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND

PROGRAMS FOR LIVING, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY (PLEA)

The Administration recommends approval of the educational services agreement for the

continuation of services provided by Programs for Living, Education, and Advocacy

(PLEA) for the school year 2015/2016. The price for educational services is $51,655.00 for

the one North Allegheny School District student, #15/16 PL102, enrolled for the period

beginning September 2015 through June 2016.

VI. AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND

ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

The Administration recommends approval of the Educational Services Agreement between

the North Allegheny School District and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for the provision

of education services for the 2015/2016 school year. The AIU provides and operates special

education services and programs as designated by the IEP team for students placed into a

special education center program. Fee rates vary by the type of program, and requires a

monthly installment payment. The AIU notified the District in writing of the cost of each

program and service, via the 2015/2016 Services Guide. The District agrees to pay the AIU the

sum of the cost of each program or service in installments.

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SPECIAL MEETING

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


I. FIRST READING AND REQUEST TO WAIVE SECOND READING AND ADOPT

REVISED BOARD POLICY #916 – SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS AND BACKGROUND

CHECKS

The Administration recommends adoption of revised Board Policy #916 – School Volunteers

and Background Checks.

Note:

This was formerly Board Policy #4225. Changes are highlighted in Section 4, changing the

clearance timeline from three years to five years, as highlighted.

For Information

Please note the new format. Board Policies are currently in the process of being revised to

align our Board Policy Manual with PSBA formats and necessary legal updates. In the

process, former polices will be consolidated or purged as we move through this process and

the final result will be a new Policy Manual with a new numbering system. In the interim,

new policies will be provided to Board members electronically and will always be available

upon request. These policies will eventually appear online.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

The following Foreign Exchange Students will be attending North Allegheny Senior High

School for the 2015/2016 school year, and residing with the host family listed below who are

residents of the North Allegheny School District.

Jessica Kawski, from Germany, Grade 11, will be residing with Mr. and Mrs. Scott

Schmidt of Wexford, PA.

Lea Zanon, from France, Grade 11, will be residing with Mr. Todd Ridenour and Ms.

Trish Cloonan of Gibsonia, PA.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

August 19, 2015

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# 916 – First Reading &

Waive Second Reading

916 - SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS

Section 1. Purpose

a. The Board recognizes the importance of volunteers as valuable

resources to the District’s educational and extra-curricular

programs. The use of community volunteers is endorsed by the

Board, subject to legal requirements and administrative procedures.

b. Students are entrusted to the care of the District and as part of that

responsibility, the District requires certain volunteers to obtain

criminal and child abuse clearances.

Section 2. Definition

a. Volunteer – one who voluntarily offers and provides a service to

the District that involves interaction with students without receiving

compensation. Volunteer activities can occur during the school day

or through school-sponsored extra-curricular activities.

Volunteers can fall into one (1) of three (3) categories

b. Independent Volunteers – Any volunteer who:

1. Works under the general direction and supervision of an adult

employed by the District; and

2. Provides direct services to students or may, from time to time,

have or may be reasonably expected to have unsupervised

contact with students.

3. Examples of Independent Volunteers include, but are not

limited to: volunteer tutors, classroom center volunteers and

chaperones for field trips.

c. Assistive Volunteers – Any volunteer who:

1. Works under directly under the supervision and direction of an

adult employed by the District; and

2. Does not provide direct services to students or have

unsupervised contact with students.

3. Examples of Assistive Volunteers include, but are not limited

to: homeroom parents, individuals who assist with school

activities and holiday parties.

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24 P.S.

5-510

d. Classroom Presentation Volunteers – Any individual who

volunteers to present during a classroom lesson or school activity

and is under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or

administrator during the entirety of the presentation. These

volunteer opportunities are typically one-time events.

1. Examples of Classroom Presentation Volunteers include, but are

not limited to: Guest Speakers, Mystery Readers, TAG

volunteers and College Admission Career Day volunteers.

Elementary Field Day volunteers fall into this category.

Section 3. Authority

a. The Board authorizes administrators to select and use

parents/guardians, community members, and others as volunteers to

assist and supplement regular District staff.

b. Under no circumstances shall a volunteer be considered an

employee of the District. A volunteer shall receive no wages or

other considerations which has a monetary value for the

performance of volunteer services. The volunteer position is not a

right, but rather a privilege. As such, any volunteer position may be

eliminated and/or the services of any volunteer may be terminated at

any time at the sole discretion of the responsible administrator(s).

Section 4. Guidelines

a. To assure the proper support for the volunteer programs of the

District, the following minimal requirements shall apply:

1. The building administrator or designees shall assume general

authority and responsibility over all volunteers serving/working

with the students in the building or in school-related activities

for which he/she is responsible.

2. Independent Volunteers and Assistive Volunteers are required to

obtain clearances. Volunteers will assume all costs associated

with obtaining clearances. Clearances are good for five years

from the date of issuance.

3. Classroom Presentation Volunteers are not required to obtain

clearances.

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24 P.S.

1-111

Title 22

Sec. 8.1

23 PA. C.S.A.

Sec. 6301 et seq

b. All Independent Volunteers and Assistive Volunteers must present

clearances to the School District prior to volunteering. Individuals

who are named as a perpetrator of a founded report of child abuse or

convicted of any crime reportable under Title 18 of the

Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes or equivalent crimes in another

state, territory, commonwealth, or foreign nation will not be

approved. The following clearances are required:

1. If the individual has been a continuous resident of Pennsylvania

for the past 10 years:

Pennsylvania State Police Clearance

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance

Signed “Volunteer Clearance Exception” statement

2. If the individual has NOT been a continuous resident of

Pennsylvania for the past 10 years:

Pennsylvania State Police Clearance

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report

c. The District will maintain a database of all approved volunteers.

The date of the oldest clearance will be noted as the official

approval date. The clearances will expire five years from the

official approval date.

d. All volunteers must utilize the established sign-in procedure at each

building.

e. Volunteers shall meet any standards that may be established by

federal, state, or local government, or by the Board or

Administration. The volunteer must agree to be bound by all

applicable privacy laws and regulations and administrative

guidelines governing the conduct of the District’s professional

employees.

f. No volunteer shall be permitted to access, review, disclose, or use

confidential student information, or participate in conversations in

which confidential student information is discussed. Examples of

such information include, but are not limited to, the following:

grades or other measures of academic performance, class standing,

standardized or other test scores, attendance records, disciplinary

history, intelligence test scores, personality and interest test scores,

individualized education plans, health data, family background

information, teacher or counselor ratings and observations, and any

other verified or unverified information contained in a student's file

maintained by the teachers, administrators, or schools within the

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School District. If volunteers have questions about the

confidentiality of student information, they should consult with the

building principal.

g. Volunteers shall not be asked to assume the professional

responsibilities of the school staff. school staff. Volunteers may

provide assistance that is supportive, when under the direction of a

staff member or District employee.

h. Volunteers will not be permitted to directly administer student

discipline nor will they be permitted to administer first aid, except in

the case of an emergency.

i. Procedures will be identified for individuals who cannot afford to

obtain clearances.

References:

School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 510

State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 8.1 et seq.

Child Protective Services Law – 23 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 6301 et. Seq.

Volunteers, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 553

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