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  • NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    200 Hillvue Lane

    Pittsburgh, PA 15237

    MAY 23, 2012

    REGULAR MEETING

    Visit our web site at www.northallegheny.org and click on

    School Board for School Board updates.

    http://www.northallegheny.org/

  • NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

    MAY 16, 2012 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM

    7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION

    - 25 YEAR AWARDS & RECEPTION No Reports Scheduled

    8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

    MAY 23, 2012 – REGULAR MEETING - CAO BOARD ROOM

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

    - REGULAR MEETING Proposed Final Budget Presentation

    8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

    JUNE 20, 2012 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM

    7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION

    No Reports Scheduled

    8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

    JUNE 27, 2012 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

    7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING

    Final Budget Approval Strategic Plan Update Report (written report)

    8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

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    There are 6 items for Board Action and an Addendum with 1 item for Board Action.

    BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

    I. ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – COMMUNICATION ARTS/ENGLISH

    The Administration respectfully recommends adoption of the following Communication

    Arts/English Textbooks:

    Textbook Publisher Grade

    Level

    Literature McDougal Littell 8th

    American Literature McDougal Littell 11th

    British Literature McDougal Littell 12th

    II. ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – MUSIC

    The Administration respectfully recommends adoption of the following Music Textbooks:

    Textbook Publisher Grade

    Levels

    Game Plan Kid-Sounds LLC K-5

    III. ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – SCIENCE

    The Administration respectfully recommends adoption of the following Science Textbooks:

    Textbook Publisher Grade

    Level(s)

    Science, Grade 3 Pearson 3rd

    Science, Grade 4 Pearson 4th

    Science, Grade 5 Pearson 5th

    Biology, 2010 Edition Holt McDougal 9th

    -10th

    Miller/Levine Biology (Honors) Pearson 9th

    -10th

    Environmental Science Pearson 11th

    -12th

    CURRICULUM REPORT

    May 23, 2012

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    IV. ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – SOCIAL STUDIES

    The Administration respectfully recommends adoption of the following Social Studies

    Textbooks:

    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

    V. ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – WORLD LANGUAGES

    The Administration respectfully recommends adoption of the following Advanced Placement

    World Languages Textbooks:

    Textbook Publisher Grade

    Level(s)

    Advanced Placement French (AP French) Pearson 11th

    -12th

    Allons Au-Dela (AP French)

    Kaleidoskop (A.P. German) Cengage 11th

    -12th

    Caesar: Selections from De Bello Gallico (A.P. Latin) Cambridge 11th-

    12th

    Vergil’s Aeneid: Selected Readings from Books 1, 2, 4,

    and 6 (A.P. Latin)

    VI. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA STUDENT TEACHING

    AGREEMENT

    The Administration recommends approval of the Agreement between Slippery Rock University

    of Pennsylvania and the North Allegheny School District. This Agreement indicates that the

    District will accept student teachers from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and will

    partner with Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in the student teaching experience.

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    ADDENDUM

    BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

    I. WATERFRONT LEARNING CONTRACT

    The Administration recommends the acceptance of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit d/b/a

    Waterfront Learning Services contract to provide a flexible cyber education pilot program that

    incorporates quality curriculum, instruction, and professional development. The term of the

    contract will be for the 2012-2013 school year.

    The District is selecting a blended experience of asynchronous and synchronous instruction

    utilizing Waterfront Learning teachers during the first year of this pilot program for grades 3-8.

    The agreement also includes two days of professional development for NASD Administrators

    and staff.

    For Information

    The Administration executed a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Allegheny

    Federation of Teachers related to cyber instruction. In addition, the organization and selection of

    curricular options and enrollment proceedings can begin as early as June 2012.

    CURRICULUM REPORT

    May 23, 2012

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    There are 6 items for Board Action and 5 items For Information Only. There is an Addendum

    with 1 item for Board Action.

    BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

    I. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

    The Administration recommends approval of the following Accounts Payable lists:

    A. Supplemental Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount of $12,758,268.42.

    B. Accounts Payable list dated May 2012, in the amount of $182,278.35.

    C. Supplemental Capital Reserve Fund Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount of $0.00.

    D. Supplemental Technology Fund Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount of $0.00.

    E. Supplemental 2000 NASH Construction Fund Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount of $0.00.

    F. Supplemental CMS/IMS Construction Fund Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount of $790.43.

    G. Supplemental Cafeteria Fund Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount of $577,786.92.

    II. A.W. BEATTIE CAREER CENTER 2012-2013 BUDGET

    The Administration recommends that the A.W. Beattie Career Center Budget for the 2012-2013

    fiscal year, as set forth in the proposed budget, be approved.

    For Information

    The A.W. Beattie Career Center Budget for 2012-2013 is $7,515,563. The members’ share of the

    budget is $5,683,563 and includes two categories: Capital and Beattie Operations. The Academic

    program is being curtailed at the end of 2011-12 and will not operate in 2012-13. The Capital

    Budget totals $34,623; North Allegheny School District’s estimated share is $8,297. The Beattie

    Operating Budget totals $4,102,201; North Allegheny School District’s estimated share is $476,594.

    Total North Allegheny School District’s estimated share is $484,891. North Allegheny School

    District’s actual share in 2011-12 was $514,616.

    FINANCE REPORT

    May 23, 2012

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    III. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS EXPENDITURES

    The Administration recommends the Board's acknowledgement of the student activities expenditure

    listings for the months of January 2012 through March 2012.

    IV. BUDGETARY TRANSFERS

    The Administration recommends the approval of the following budgetary transfers within the

    framework of the 2011-2012 budget, in accordance with the provision of Section 687 of the School

    Laws of Pennsylvania:

    FROM TO AMOUNT

    2100-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs

    Support Services - Pupil Personnel

    2800-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs

    Support Services - Central

    $ 325

    TOTAL TRANSFERS FOR THE MONTH 325 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET 0.0003%

    TOTAL TRANSFERS YEAR TO DATE 149,422 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET 0.1244%

    V. THE INFORMATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM (PERSONAL INCOME TAX)

    The Administration authorizes the filing of an application to secure the Pennsylvania Personal

    Income Tax Data for the year 2010, and further authorizes duly elected officers and administrators

    to execute the following required forms: (1) Information Request Authorization; (2) Section 356

    Agreement and (3) Memorandum of Understanding.

    For Information

    Use of this data is restricted to earned income tax collectors and the school official directly involved

    in earned income tax collection.

    VI. COLLATERAL SECURITY REPORTS - DEPOSITORIES

    The Administration recommends the acceptance of the Collateral securities reports submitted for the

    depositories for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

    FOR INFORMATION ONLY

    I. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

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

    A. Carson Middle $ 10,475.15

    B. Ingomar Middle 8,937.39

    C. Marshall Middle 7,628.46

    D. NA Intermediate 14,077.00

    E. NA Senior High 98,660.56

    F. NA Athletic 50,016.74

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    FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

    II. RECAPITULATION REPORT

    Balance as of April 30, 2012 21,245,434

    May 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

    12,246,434

    III. EXPENDITURE/REVENUE 2011-12 FORECAST

    10 MO

    2011-12 2011-12 ACTUALS +

    BUDGET 10 MO FORECAST

    REVENUE TOTAL ACTUAL TOTAL VARIANCE

    LOCAL REVENUE 96,135,414 92,771,905 97,242,977 1,107,563 (1)

    STATE REVENUE 22,138,901 15,463,791 23,343,504 1,204,603 (2)

    FEDERAL REVENUE 1,884,938 1,124,667 2,011,071 126,133 (3)

    OTHER FINANCING SOURCES - - - -

    TOTAL REVENUE 120,159,253 109,360,363 122,597,552 2,438,299

    EXPENDITURE

    1000 SALARIES 67,103,121 47,477,086 66,507,952 595,169

    2000 BENEFITS 24,553,000 21,251,350 25,400,416 (847,416) (4)

    3000 PROF SRVCS 2,716,511 1,916,933 2,809,213 (92,702)

    4000 PURCH PROP SRVCS 3,649,907 2,996,730 3,735,061 (85,154) (5)

    5000 OTHER PURCH SRVCS 5,392,070 3,459,190 5,473,648 (81,578)

    6000 SUPPLIES 4,435,400 3,162,667 4,072,137 363,263

    7000 REPLACEMENT EQUIP 266,014 265,166 402,593 (136,579)

    8000 OTHER OBJECTS 6,056,829 5,648,642 6,071,443 (14,614)

    9000 OTHER FINANCING 5,986,401 5,826,403 6,040,403 (54,002)

    TOTAL EXPENDITURES 120,159,253 92,004,167 120,512,866 (353,613)

    * 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) 1,560,958 523,728

    PROJECTED FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2012 8,302,004 5,376,563

  • 7

    FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

    IV. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RELATED INTEREST INCOME

    AS OF APRIL 30, 2012

    3/31/2012 4/30/2012

    ENDING

    BALANCE

    NET

    CHANGE

    ENDING

    BALANCE

    GENERAL FUND

    PNC BANK * 31,536,886.00$ (10,291,451.69)$ 21,245,434.31$

    PSDLAF * 6,587.98 0.03 6,588.01

    PLGIT * 859,296.94 - 859,296.94

    WEST VIEW SAVINGS * 51,818.56 8.76 51,827.32

    FEDERATED INVESTORS 113,600.70 0.90 113,601.60

    TOTAL 32,568,190.18$ (10,291,442.00)$ 22,276,748.18$

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

    NOTE: Investments do not include accrued interest.

    CAFETERIA FUND

    FIRST NATIONAL BANK 796,217.61$ (338,556.92)$ 457,660.69$

    PSDLAF 16,328.78 0.14 16,328.92

    TOTAL 812,546.39$ (338,556.78)$ 473,989.61$

    CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

    PNC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 944,928.99$ 63.01$ 944,992.00$

    PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (708,220.00)$

    REMAINING BALANCE 236,772.00$

    TECHNOLOGY FUND

    PLGIT 402,728.01$ 3.54$ 402,731.55$

    PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (202,126.18)$

    REMAINING BALANCE 200,605.37$

    NASH/NEWMAN STADIUM CONSTRUCTION

    PNC 300 NASH CONSTRUCTION FUND 105,461.06$ 7.15$ 105,468.21$

    PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (64,024.56)$

    REMAINING BALANCE 41,443.65$

    CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND

    PNC CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND 147,609.95$ (780.46)$ 146,829.49$

    PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (116,529.67)$

    REMAINING BALANCE 30,299.82$

    SWAPTION FUND

    PNC SWAPTION FUND 6,526,211.24$ (43,671.83)$ 6,482,539.41$

    NEWMAN STADIUM

    PSDLAF 88,840.96$ 0.73$ 88,841.69$

    GRAND TOTAL 41,596,516.78$ (10,674,376.64)$ 30,922,140.14$

  • 8

    FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

    V. SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS

    AS OF MARCH 31, 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 - 02/29/2012 $33,786.12 $57,093.74 $57,272.22 $114,532.00 $302,942.21 $59,167.36

    DEPOSITS - MARCH 2012 11,637.20 30,391.17 42,114.53 44,154.80 186,304.98 33,840.02

    SUBTOTAL 45,423.32 87,484.91 99,386.75 158,686.80 489,247.19 93,007.38

    EXPENDITURES - MARCH 2012 10,475.15 8,937.39 7,628.46 14,077.00 98,660.56 50,016.74

    CASH BALANCE -03/31/2012 $34,948.17 $78,547.52 $91,758.29 $144,609.80 $390,586.63 $42,990.64

    PLUS $ IN:

    PLGIT MM $472.28 $970.84 $4,700.61 $4,248.96 $88,068.83 $2,543.50

  • 9

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    ADDENDUM

    BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

    I. PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET

    The Administration recommends adoption of the 2012-13 Proposed Final Budget in accordance

    with Section 687 of the School Laws of Pennsylvania and requests authorization for the budget

    to be made available for public inspection for 20 days beginning not later than June 7, 2012.

    For Information:

    The 2012-13 Proposed Final Budget is estimated at $126,432,270 with the levying of 20.923

    mills. The approval of the 2012-13 Final General Fund Budget is scheduled for June 27, 2012.

    FINANCE REPORT

    May 23, 2012

  • 12

    There are 9 items for Board Action and an Addendum with 7 items for Board Action.

    BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

    I. RESIGNATION(S)

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

    Patricia Martinetti Family and Consumer Science, MMS Retirement

    Effective 6/8/12

    15 Years @ NA

    For Information

    Diana Steckel’s effective date of retirement will be 7/1/12 instead of 6/29/12 as previously

    reported in the February Board Report.

    II. APPOINTMENT(S)

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

    Professional

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

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

    Kimberly Barna

    Emily Griffin

    Kristen Hoskinson

    Elizabeth Martone

    Dana Murphy

    Kacie Reith

    Amy Rouzer

    Danielle Schaffer

    Daniel Yakicic

    HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

    May 23, 2012

  • 13

    Classified

    For Information

    Bus drivers Cheryl Burmester-Beilfuss and Cliff Perry were previously-approved to start on

    4/26/12. However, Cheryl Burmester-Beilfuss started on 4/30/12, and Cliff Perry started on

    5/7/12.

    Athletic

    The Administration recommends approval of the following Athletic Event Helpers to work on

    as needed basis starting at $17.75/hr.

    Amy Kyriazis

    Adele White

    III. WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S)

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

    Employee(s) based on anniversary date of hire:

    EFFECTIVE

    FROM TO DATE

    Rich Frankenstein $19.32/hr. $21.47/hr. 5/15/12

    Bill Sepp $19.77/hr. $21.92/hr. 5/15/12

    Vince Zuccher $19.32/hr. $21.47/hr. 5/15/12

    For Information

    The hourly rate for Robert Payne, Custodian, which was previously-approved in the April

    Board Report for $12.56/hr., is voided.

    IV. LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – GOODWORTH

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

    Goodworth, Utility Custodian, Facilities Department, effective June 11, 2012 through June 30,

    2012, July 7, 2012 through July 31, 2012 and August 6, 2021 through August 19, 2012.

    V. CHILD REARING LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – BURCHAM

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

    Kristen Burcham, Teacher, Marshall Elementary School, effective May 11, 2012 through June

    8, 2012 (a.m.) and for the 2012-13 School Year.

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    VI. EXTENSION OF LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – BOST, CARPENTER

    The Administration recommends approval of an extension to a previously-approved unpaid

    Leave of Absence for Gary Bost, Custodian, Facilities Department, from February 20, 2012

    through April 30, 2012 to February 20, 2012 through July 31, 2012.

    The Administration recommends approval of an extension to a previously-approved unpaid

    Child Rearing Leave of Absence for Natalie Carpenter, Teacher, McKnight Elementary

    School, from February 29, 2012 through May 25, 2012 to February 29, 2012 through June 8,

    2012 (a.m.).

    VII. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT(S) FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

    The Administration recommends approval of Tuition Reimbursement(s), in accordance with

    the Administrative Compensation and Performance Plan, dated July 1, 2009 through June 30,

    2015, for:

    AMOUNT Tracie Michalowski, MMS $2,480.00

    VIII. HONORARIA

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

    Total from Previous Board Report $57,149.99

    SUBMITTED

    Lynn Smokovich Tyler Gradebook Trainer 5/8/12 $ 350.00

    Kristen Zaccari Tyler Gradebook Trainer 5/8/12 $ 350.00

    TOTAL HONORARIA 2011/2012 EXPENDITURES THROUGH 5/23/12 $57,849.99

    IX. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)

    The Administration recommends approval of the following 2012-13 Summer Guidance

    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

    Charity Istone Summer Head Nurse $2,795.00

    Rhonda Bielawski Summer Guidance 2012 $3,024.00

    Christie Biro Summer Guidance 2012 $3,188.00

    Doug Brinkley Summer Guidance 2012 $2,667.00

    Michelle Buettner Summer Guidance 2012 $2,580.00

    Nancy Ceraso-English Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

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    Shannon Connor Summer Guidance 2012 $2,715.00

    Gail Daniels Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

    Lynne Earley (5 Days) Summer Guidance 2012 $1,677.00

    Diane Feliciani Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

    Mindy Floro Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

    Michael Hambrick Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

    Mark Jula Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

    Bryan Kiggins Summer Guidance 2012 $3,489.00

    Danielle Landy Summer Guidance 2012 $2,844.00

    Jeff Longo Summer Guidance 2012 $3,116.00

    Marion McCormick Summer Guidance 2012 $2,667.00

    Chance Petro Summer Guidance 2012 $3,116.00

    Marie Presto Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

    Jennifer Rosato Summer Guidance 2012 $2,580.00

    Jeff Smalley Summer Guidance 2012 $3,262.00

    Darla Stokes Summer Guidance 2012 $2,667.00

    Rachel Tengowski Summer Guidance 2012 $2,844.00

    Kevin Thompson Summer Guidance 2012 $3,024.00

    Courtney Vadnais Summer Guidance 2012 $3,116.00

    Terrence Valentino Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

    Erica Zinsser Summer Guidance 2012 $2,580.00

    Vacant (5 Days) Summer Guidance 2012 $1,234.50

    *

    Not a District Employee

    1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder for a specific contract

    (s) One contract shared by more than one person

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    ADDENDUM

    BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

    I. RESIGNATION(S)

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

    Ron Bunting Substitute Seasonal Employee, Facilities Resignation

    Effective 5/15/12

    John Salo Bus Driver, Transportation Retirement

    Effective 5/18/12

    9 Years @ NA

    Greg Zick Temporary Custodian, Facilities Resignation

    Effective 5/18/12

    II. APPOINTMENT(S)

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

    Confidential

    Valerie Hildenbrand Graphics & Communications Specialist, CAO $49,500

    (for M. Dominick)

    Effective June 18, 2012

    Professional

    The Administration recommends approval of the following Summer Academy Instructor(s) to

    work from June 18, 2012 through June 29, 2012 for a total amount of $400:

    Tracy Bruckner

    Danielle DeMay

    Classified

    EFFECTIVE

    POSITION SALARY DATE

    Barbara Griffith Substitute Bus Driver $13.86/hr. 5/24/12

    (for K. McCarthy)

    Steve Graham Full-Time Bus Driver $16.06/hr. 5/21/12

    (for D. Wetzel)

    HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

    May 23, 2012

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    Michael Henry Full-Time Bus Driver $16.06/hr. 5/21/12

    (for J. Salo)

    Seasonal Employee

    EFFECTIVE

    POSITION SALARY DATE

    Brenda Mahon Custodian $ 8.25/hr. 6/8/12

    Daniel Bucci, Jr. IT Summer Intern $ 8.00/hr. 6/11/12–8/17/12

    Jeff Fuller IT Summer Intern $ 8.00/hr. 6/11/12–8/17/12

    Peter Osan IT Summer Intern $ 8.00/hr. 6/11/12–8/20/12

    Stephen Parks IT Summer Intern $ 8.00/hr. 6/11/12–8/17/12

    Valerie Guiden Lot Attendant $10.92/hr. 6/11/12-6/30/12

    Sharon Shute Lot Attendant $12.50/hr. 6/11/12-6/30/12

    III. WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S)

    The Administration recommends approval of a change from the day-to-day substitute rate to

    $156.15 for Carly DiMattio, substituting at MCK. The effective date for this change is 4/2/12.

    The Administration recommends approval of a change from the day-to-day substitute rate to

    $156.15 for Amber Kaczmarczyk, substituting at MCK. The effective date for this change is

    3/30/12.

    The Administration recommends approval of a change from the day-to-day substitute rate to

    $160.41 for Erin Pritchard, substituting at IES. The effective date for this change is 4/25/12.

    The Administration recommends approval of a change from the day-to-day substitute rate to

    $160.41 for Nicole Zani, substituting at IMS. The effective date for this change is 5/3/12.

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

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

    Janice Duch, Supervisory Assistant, McKnight Elementary School, from August 24, 2011

    through May 10, 2012 to August 24, 2011 through June 7, 2012.

    V. RECOGNITION FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

    The following Administrative employee(s) has successfully completed an approved Doctoral

    Program. Therefore, the Administration recommends approval of a $2,000 Educational

    Incentive Award to be paid to:

    Jason Harding

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    VI. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT(S) FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

    The Administration recommends approval of Tuition Reimbursement(s), in accordance with

    the Administrative Compensation and Performance Plan, dated July 1, 2009 through June 30,

    2015, for:

    AMOUNT Brian Miller, CAO $4,116.00

    Mike Pasquinelli, CAO $2,480.00

    Kristen Silbaugh, IES $4,790.00

    VII. HONORARIA

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

    Total from Previous Board Report $57,849.99

    SUBMITTED Brandy Hugus APPEAL 5/15/12 $ 150.00

    Chance Petro APPEAL 5/15/12 $ 150.00

    William Saunders APPEAL 5/15/12 $ 150.00

    *Zach Biehl Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Michael Boris Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Derek Brinkley Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Doug Brinkley Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Joyce Brown Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Mike Buchert Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Stephen Buches Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *William Burns Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Matt Butler Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Robert Ceh Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Shannon Connor(h)

    Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Maria de Iriart

    (h) Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Lauren Dorsch

    (h) Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Todd Fuller Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *John Haddad Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Russell Hoburg Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Allyson Hodnik Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Amanda Knobeloch Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Dustin Layton Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Daniel Long Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Gina Naviglia Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    John Neff Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Michele Osterrieder Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Phil Perrone Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Matthew Pontoriero Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

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    *Thomas Salopek Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Teri Schall Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    David Schmidt Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Jeff Smalley Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Nathan Tengowski Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Kevin Thompson Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    *Danelle Tyler Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    Art Walker, Jr. Summer Rec 5/15/12 $ 550.00

    TOTAL HONORARIA 2011/2012 EXPENDITURES THROUGH 5/23/12 $76,449.99

    For Information Only

    The following Summer Rec Employee(s) will be paid $11.00/hr. not to exceed $550:

    Maria de los Angeles de la Colina de Iriart

    Lauren Dorsch

    Shannon Connor

    *

    Not a District Employee

    (h) Paid on hourly basis

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    There are 16 items for Board Action.

    BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

    I. BID AWARD – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MONITORING

    The Administration recommends the acceptance of the bid from Security Systems of America as

    the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for the remote monitoring for all of the

    fire alarm systems in each of the District’s buildings for a term of July 1, 2012 through June 30,

    2015.

    Year Monitoring Cost Serv. Tech Reg. Time Serv. Tech Overtime

    2012/13 $ 2,908.80 $ 75.00/hour $ 95.00/hour

    2013/14 $ 2,908.80 $ 75.00/hour $ 95.00/hour

    2014/15 $ 3,052.80 $ 75.00/hour $ 95.00/hour

    For Information

    This contract is for the remote continuous monitoring of all of the fire alarm systems at all of the

    District’s buildings as required by the local municipalities. The hourly costs submitted as part of

    the bids will be used if any repairs are required to these systems during the time of the contract.

    The cost for this work is included in the Facilities Department budget.

    II. BID AWARD – NAI – REPAINT EXTERIOR STEEL

    The Administration recommends that the base bid for the repainting of the Exterior Steel at NAI be

    awarded to Steel City Painting Services, Inc. for $130,600 as the lowest responsible bidder meeting

    the specifications for this work.

    For Information

    This project involves the repainting and repairs to the steel and fascia around the exterior of the

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

    III. BID AWARD – NAI – REPLACE STAGE RIGGING AND LIGHTING

    The Administration recommends that the base bid and alternates 1 and 2 for the replacement of the

    Stage Rigging and Lighting at NAI be awarded to Janson Industries for $120,614 as the lowest

    responsible bidder meeting the specifications for this work.

    For Information

    This project involves the replacement of the stage rigging and lighting that was installed when the

    building was originally constructed in 1956. This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital

    Funding Plan.

    PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT

    May 23, 2012

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    IV. BID AWARD – SNOW PLOWING AND SALTING SERVICES

    The Administration recommends the acceptance of the bids from the following contractors for

    the Snow Plowing and Salting Services for a term from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015, as the

    lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

    Bradford Woods Elementary

    Steel City Landscape, Inc. YEAR Plowing Salting Playground 2012/13 $160.00 $140.00 $40.00

    2013/14 $160.00 $140.00 $40.00

    2014/15 $160.00 $140.00 $40.00

    Franklin Elementary

    Steel City Landscape, Inc. 2012/13 $140.00 $110.00 $45.00 2013/14 $140.00 $110.00 $45.00

    2014/15 $140.00 $110.00 $45.00

    Hosack Elementary

    Tom Jones Construction 2012/13 $150.00 $140.00 $35.00 2013/14 $150.00 $140.00 $35.00

    2014/15 $155.00 $145.00 $35.00

    Ingomar Elementary

    Niggel Lawn Care LLC 2012/13 $118.00 $100.00 $40.00 2013/14 $120.00 $105.00 $40.00

    Steel City Landscape, Inc. 2014/15 $120.00 $110.00 $45.00

    McKnight Elementary

    Steel City Landscape, Inc. 2012/13 $180.00 $170.00 $40.00 2013/14 $180.00 $170.00 $40.00

    2014/15 $180.00 $170.00 $40.00

    Peebles Elementary

    Steel City Landscape, Inc. 2012/13 $180.00 $140.00 $60.00 2013/14 $180.00 $140.00 $60.00

    2014/15 $180.00 $140.00 $60.00

    Ingomar Middle School

    Steel City Landscape, Inc. 2012/13 $225.00 $200.00 2013/14 $225.00 $200.00

    2014/15 $225.00 $200.00

    Carson Middle School/Central Administration

    Steel City Landscape, Inc. 2012/13 $290.00 $250.00 2013/14 $290.00 $250.00

    2014/15 $290.00 $250.00

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    NAI

    Steel City Landscape, Inc. 2012/13 $400.00 $340.00 2013/14 $400.00 $340.00

    2014/15 $400.00 $340.00

    NASH

    Steel City Landscape, Inc. 2012/13 $650.00 $500.00 2013/14 $650.00 $500.00

    2014/15 $650.00 $500.00

    Marshall Middle and Marshall Elementary Schools

    Tom Jones Construction 2012/13 $410.00 $445.00 $50.00 2013/14 $410.00 $445.00 $50.00

    2014/15 $410.00 $445.00 $50.00

    Marshall Bus Parking Lot

    Tom Jones Construction 2012/13 $40.00 $35.00 2013/14 $40.00 $35.00

    2014/15 $40.00 $35.00

    V. BID AWARD – NEWMAN STADIUM – REPAIR EROSION UNDER THE VISITOR SIDE BLEACHERS

    The Administration recommends that the base bid for the repairs to the erosion under the Visitor

    Side Bleachers at Newman Stadium be awarded to Northern Athletic Construction Co. for $92,000

    as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for this work.

    For Information

    This project will correct the problem with the ongoing erosion that is occurring under the Visitor

    Side bleachers at Newman Stadium. This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding

    Plan.

    VI. BID REJECTION – NEWMAN STADIUM – REPLACE BOILER AND DOMESTIC HOT WATER HEATER AND STORAGE TANK

    The Administration recommends the rejection of the bids for the Replacement of the Boiler and

    Domestic Hot Water Heater and Storage Tank at Newman.

    For Information

    The bids for this project exceeded the budget for this work. The scope of work will be revised to

    reduce the costs for the replacement of the heating boiler and the domestic hot water heater and

    storage tank that were installed at Newman Stadium in 1974.

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    VII. BID AWARD – NAI - REPLACEMENT OF THE DATA WIRING

    The Administration recommends that the base bid for the replacement of the data wiring at NAI be

    awarded to Simplified Services Corp. DBA LANtek Computer Services for $199,900 as the lowest

    responsible bidder meeting the specifications for this work.

    For Information

    This project involves the replacement of the data wiring throughout the majority of the building that

    was installed in 1997 when the building was renovated. This work is being done in conjunction

    with the replacement of the data switches throughout the building.

    VIII. DATA WIRING AND NETWORK EQUIPMENT FINANCING

    The Administration recommends that the NAI data wiring replacement project and District network

    equipment project be financed for a total amount of $369,780.40 by Cisco Capital over a five-year

    period.

    The interest rate will be 2.25% with annual payments not to exceed $78,000 funded through the

    General Fund budget upon execution of a contact acceptable to the Solicitor.

    For Information

    The networking equipment will be Cisco networking equipment purchased through the PA Co-Stars

    state contract.

    IX. NAI – REPLACEMENT OF THE DATA WIRING CONSULTANT

    The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Tower Engineering for a cost

    not to exceed $11,601 to prepare the necessary plans, specifications and construction oversight

    services for the replacement of the existing data wiring system at NAI. Any additional services

    shall be in accordance with the hourly rates that were submitted with the proposal.

    X. CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL

    The Administration requests the authority to approve and process routine change orders up to

    $25,000 for the construction projects that the District will be undertaking. All change orders will

    be presented to the Board for final approval and execution.

    For Information

    Due to the critical schedule that has been established for the completion of the projects, the

    ability to approve change orders in a timely manner will be important to preventing delays of the

    work on these projects. Change Orders that are in excess of this amount or are non-routine will

    be held until the next scheduled School Board meeting.

    XI. JULY PAY APPLICATIONS

    The Administration requests approval to process the Pay Applications for the contractors who

    will be working on the various construction projects during the month of July 2012. All

    payments will be included in the August 2012 Board Folder.

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    For Information

    Due to the fact that the School Board has only one scheduled meeting during the month of July

    2012, payments to contractors that would be received after this meeting will need to be approved

    by the Administration and processed for payment prior to the August School Board meetings.

    XII. DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

    The Administration recommends the District enter into an agreement with Med-Express of

    Bridgeport, WV for the administration of the District’s drug and alcohol testing program. The

    cost for a drug screening will be $55. The cost for an alcohol screening will be $25. The

    agreement commences July 1, 2012 and expires June 30, 2013 upon execution of a contract

    acceptable to the Solicitor.

    XIII. CONTRACTED TRANSPORTATION

    The Administration recommends two (2) one-year contract extensions for 26 special education

    and 12 private and parochial contracted routes be awarded to W.L. Roenigk. The contract

    extensions will commence on July 1, 2012 and expire on June 30, 2014 upon execution of a

    contract acceptable to the Solicitor.

    XIV. INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONSULTANT

    The Administration recommends the District enter into an agreement with MCPC of Cleveland,

    Ohio to provide consulting services for the Information Systems Department. The total cost of

    this service will be $10,800 plus expenses not to exceed $2,000.

    XV. PRINT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

    The Administration recommends the District enter into an agreement with Xerox for printers,

    copiers, and related services. The monthly cost of this agreement will be $36,444. The

    agreement commences July 1, 2012 and ends June 30, 2017 upon execution of a contract

    acceptable to the Solicitor.

    For Information

    This agreement provides a cost savings of approximately $121,000 per year. Any additional

    services will be provided in accordance with the agreement.

    XVI. DONATION – INGOMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - APPLE LEARNING LAB

    The Administration recommends acceptance of a donation of an Apple learning lab and related

    equipment for Ingomar Elementary School from the Ingomar Elementary School PTO. The

    value of this donation is $21,676.00.

    The disclaimer release for the equipment will be attached to the Official Minutes.

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    There is 1 item for Board Action.

    BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

    I. IDEIA AGREEMENTS BETWEEN NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

    The Administration recommends approval of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Notice of

    Adoption of Policies, Procedures, and Use of Funds by School District under Federal

    requirements of 34 CFR 300.101 through 300.624 as part of the IDEIA Application for

    2011/2012 and the IDEIA-Part B Use of Funds Agreement 2012/2013.

    SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT

    May 23, 2012

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    There is 1 item for Board Action and 2 items For Information Only.

    BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

    I. INGOMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL GOAL STUDENTS – THE CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER – WHEELING JESUIT COLLEGE, WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA

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

    Wheeling Jesuit College in Wheeling, West Virginia on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 to participate in

    the Challenger Learning Center. There will be 38 students participating in this trip.

    FOR INFORMATION ONLY

    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, the new 2012-2013

    officers were elected with Allison Zeppuhar as President, Lisa DiFalco as Vice President,

    Colleen Quisenberry as Recording Secretary, Kayla Nahay as Publicity Director, and Erin

    Madigan as Treasurer. Congratulations!

    National Honor Society - The current senior officers of National Honor Society are busy

    planning the Top Scholars banquet for the seniors in the top 5% of their class. In addition, the

    new junior inductees elected their new officers for next year with Megan Grzyb as President,

    Rohan Bansal as Vice President, Cindy Lee as Secretary, and Suyash Fulay as Ttreasurer.

    Congratulations to the new officers!

    Art Exhibit - The NASH Art Exhibit Gala took place on May 9 at NASH and showcases the

    senior portfolios of art students including demonstrations and music by student musicians.

    SADD - SADD arranged for the Safety Bug to come to NASH. The Safety Bug is an actual

    Volkswagen vehicle specially engineered to simulate the loss of control one experiences when

    driving under the influence.

    AP Testing - AP testing at NASH is taking place from Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 18

    in the Baierl Center.

    Prom - The Junior Prom took place at NASH on May 5 with a luau theme, while the day before,

    the senior citizens came to NASH using the same decorations as the Junior Prom to have a night

    of dancing. In addition, the Senior Prom will be taking place on May 26 at the Omni William

    Penn Hotel and the Post-Prom party taking place at NASH until 5 a.m.

    STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT

    May 23, 2012

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    II. NAI NEWS – as reported by Lisa DiFalco

    Student Council - NAI’s Student Council, in conjunction with NASH Student Council, is hard

    at work planning the high school wide Dodge Ball Tournament. The proceeds will benefit Ivory

    Park, a group in Africa that works to benefit the impoverished. The tournament is one piece of

    the Keep It Campaign that takes place throughout several schools, all with the central goal of

    Ivory Park. The tournament will take place on Wednesday May 23, 2012 at NASH. We look

    forward to a fantastic turnout!

    Student Council elections were held on Thursday May 3. NAI Officers for next year include:

    Garrett O’Toole-Gunning, Libby Roach, John Gnalian, Masil Adnani, and Yanni Balouris.

    NASH Officers include: Allison Zeppuhuar, Lisa DiFalco, Colleen Quisenberry, Erin

    Madigan, Jackie Bursic, and Kayla Nahay. Congratulations to all that ran, and all that won!

    Staff Appreciation is hard at work planning the yearly staff barbeque. It is scheduled for May

    25. Every year it is a highlight for the teachers, and this year is expected to have a similar

    outcome. It is a great time to show the teachers and staff how much they are truly appreciated.

    Family and Consumer Sciences - Congratulations to Megan Aul for scoring in the top 20

    percent of students nationwide in the National Financial Capability Challenge. Also,

    congratulations go to Brianna Wagner for being one of the top scorers at North Allegheny

    Intermediate High School. Both girls are students in the Family and Consumer Sciences

    Independent Living class taught by Kathy Higginbotham. Pennsylvania ranked #1 in highest

    participation on a number of tests taken: #1 with the highest number of students who scored in

    the top 20%, #1 with the highest number of participating schools, and #1 with the highest

    number of participating educators.

    The students from the Independent Living course from NAI Family and Consumer Sciences

    Department recently constructed Little Dresses for Africa during their sewing and consumer

    resources unit. Dresses were made from donated pillow cases. The dresses will be sent to an

    agency in Michigan where they will be added to dress and pants from other schools and later sent

    to Africa.

    Class Council - Class Council is focused on officer elections for next year. The larger portion of

    class council time is spent at the beginning of the year planning Homecoming, so it is important

    that voters choose wisely, which we are sure they will. Good luck to all those running!

    NAI - Thursday May 17 is the awards night at NAI. That night, the James R. Wall Scholarship

    recipient will be announced. Students interviewed with the committee of teachers on Tuesday,

    May 8. The awards night always proves to be a happy night full of good news.

    NAI’s Euro-Challenge Finalists - At the beginning of May, five NAI students who comprised

    this year’s Euro-challenge team went to New York City to compete in the National Finals. After

    the preliminary round, the NAI team comprised of Medha Sharma, Pranav Murthy, Natalie

    Morrissey, Dominic Moore and Mike Bechich were announced as one of the five finalists.

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    After their presentations, they were quizzed by leading economists from the EU and at the

    reception later it was announced that they had placed 5th

    in the nation. For their efforts, each

    student received a $250 scholarship from the Moody’s Financial Group as well. Congratulations

    to these outstanding NAI students.

    CCAIM Competition - On Tuesday, May 1, Sophomores Julianna Bachinsky, Surabhi

    Beriwal, and Wesley Swanson were the first NAI team to compete as finalists in the 12th

    annual

    Cultural Communications Alliance International Marketing Competition at the University of

    Pittsburgh. The NAI team won the in-school competition on April 19, and worked tirelessly to

    refine their presentation before competing against five other Western PA high schools at

    Pitt. While the team did not place in the top 3, they received high praise from the judges and

    audience for their creativity and presentation skills. We congratulate them for their hard work,

    and look forward to their participation again next year!

    Music at NAI - Music has been in the air all this month of May! Band, Orchestra, and Chorus

    all had their spring concerts at the beginning of the month. Each group showed a marked

    improvement from the beginning of the year, and sounded like they enjoyed what they were

    doing. Way to go, Tigers!

    GRADUATION!

    Class of 2012

    Friday, June 8

    Newman Stadium

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    There is 1 item for Board Action and 2 items For Information Only. There is an Addendum with

    1 item for Board Action.

    BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

    I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS

    The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional

    seminar requests:

    Name Conference Date Amount

    Sherri Ludwig

    (CAO)

    School District Conference

    Sponsor: Pennsylvania Institute of

    Certified Public Accounts

    Cranberry, PA

    5/31/2012

    $ 266.98

    Sharon Volpe

    (NASH)

    National Forensics League National

    Tournament

    Sponsor: NFL

    Indianapolis, IN

    6/9-6/16/2012

    $ 6,200.84

    Meghan Wallace

    (IMS)

    Student Assistance Program

    Sponsor: The Prevention Network

    Baden, PA

    6/11-6/14/2012

    $ 325.00

    Gwynn Maximo

    (CAO)

    2012 Special Education Leadership

    Summer Academy Achieving

    Balance

    Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department

    of Education/PaTTAN

    Bedford, PA

    7/23-7/26/2012

    $ 800.50*

    Tammy Andreyko

    (CAO)

    Karyn Dobda

    (MMS)

    Learning Forward Annual

    Conference

    Sponsor: Learning Forward 2012

    Annual Conference

    Boston, MA

    12/1-12/5/2012

    $ 959.00

    $ 1,865.44

    *ACCESS Funds

    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

    May 23, 2012

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    FOR INFORMATION ONLY

    I. GOOD STAFF NEWS AROUND NA

    Mr. Joseph Prince, Library Department Chairperson, has been named one of 12 Finalists in the Pennsylvania 2013 Teacher of the Year Program. The selection process for the Teacher

    of the Year began last fall. Applicants were nominated by students, parents, colleagues and

    members of their local community. In late March, 39 teachers were announced as semi-

    finalists. They were asked to submit information describing (1) their work to inspire students

    of all backgrounds and abilities; (2) how they maintain an active and useful role in the

    community, as well as in the school; and (3) how they would find the energy to manage the

    taxing schedule of a “Teacher of the Year” honoree. The winner of the Pennsylvania 2013

    Teacher of the Year Award will be announced in December.

    The North Allegheny School District has been recognized as one of the 2012 ‘Best Communities for Music Education in America’ by the NAMM Foundation, the charitable

    branch of the international music products industry. This is the fifth year in a row that

    NASD has received this recognition for exemplifying a community commitment to include

    music education as part of a quality education for all children. Only 176 communities,

    including 166 school districts and 10 schools, across the U.S. are recognized on the 2012 list.

    II. FIRST READING OF BOARD POLICY #4140 - THE CREATION, PUBLICATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF STAFF AND STUDENT IMAGES AND RECORDINGS

    In accordance with Board Policy #1710, the adoption of the attached Board Policy #4140,

    The Creation/Publication/Distribution of Staff and Student Images and Recordings, will be

    requested for adoption at the Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors on June 27,

    2012. The attached policy will replace Board Policies #4140 and #4141.

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    ADDENDUM

    BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

    I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS

    The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional

    seminar requests:

    Name Conference Date Amount

    Marsha Wagner-

    Vlah

    (NAI)

    Envirothon State Competition

    Sponsor: Pennsylvania Conservation

    District

    Johnstown, PA

    5/22-5/23/2012

    $ 75.00

    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

    May 23, 2012

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    Board Policy #4140______

    Official School Board Policy

    of the

    North Allegheny School District

    First Reading

    THE CREATION/PUBLICATION/DISTRIBUTION OF

    STAFF AND STUDENT IMAGES AND RECORDINGS

    1.0 AUTHORITY

    The Board will have the final approval for all basic policies pertaining to safety and security of

    the staff and students (Authority18 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 4304 23 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 6301 et seq).

    2.0 PURPOSE

    This policy only pertains to printed and electronic publications located on the North Allegheny

    School District website or created, published, and electronically stored by the North Allegheny

    School District. It does not pertain to affiliated printed and electronic publications (i.e. websites

    and/or publications created by the NA Athletic Department, Parent Faculty Associations (PFA),

    etc.).

    3.0 DEFINITIONS

    The following definitions are for the purpose of this policy:

    a. Recording - includes audio and video recording devices, regardless of planned distribution media.

    b. Imaging - includes both still and video images in any format, regardless of planned distribution media.

    4.0 GUIDELINES

    4.1 Recording of Students or Student Groups

    Media representatives or District personnel may record classroom activities and/or

    individual students from time to time for release to the local media, use in District media,

    or as an instructional tool. Students’ names will not be identified unless the

    parent/guardian approves individual requests. The individual requests and subsequent

    approvals or denials will be documented by the District.

    References:

    Rev.

    No.

    Date

    School

    Law

    Board

    Policy

    Admin.

    Policy

    1 4140

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    Permission to record a student either individually or as part of a group is assumed unless

    student’s parents/guardians indicates otherwise in writing. Parents/Guardians will be

    notified of this policy at the opening of each school year. Denial to record students will

    be valid for one (1) school year only, and must be renewed in writing each school year to

    remain in effect.

    4.2 Imaging of Students or Student Groups

    Media representatives or District personnel may also take photos or videos (images) of

    classroom activities and/or individual students from time to time for release to the local

    media, use in District media, or as an instructional tool. Students’ names will not be

    identified unless the parent/guardian approves individual requests. The individual

    requests and subsequent approvals or denials will be documented by the District.

    Permission to image a student either individually or as part of a group is assumed unless

    student’s parents/guardians indicate otherwise in writing. Parents/Guardians will be

    notified of this policy at the opening of each school year. Denial to image students will be

    valid for one (1) school year only, and must be renewed in writing each school year to

    remain in effect.

    4.3 Recording of Staff or Staff Groups

    Media representatives or District personnel may record classroom activities and/or

    individual staff from time to time for release to the local media, use in District media, or

    as an instructional tool. Identification of staff will be limited to name, school, and

    assignment/title. Personal addresses, phone numbers, or other personal information will

    not be provided.

    Permission to record a staff member either individually or as part of a group is assumed

    unless the staff member indicates otherwise in writing. Such denials will be valid for one

    (1) school year only and must be renewed in writing each year to remain in effect.

    4.4 Imaging of Staff or Staff Groups

    Media representatives or District personnel may also take photos or videos (images) of

    classroom activities and/or individual staff members from time to time for release to the

    local media, use in District media, or as an instructional tool. Identification of staff will

    be limited to name, school, and assignment/title.

    Permission to image a staff member either individually or as part of a group is assumed

    unless the staff member indicates otherwise in writing. Such denials will be valid for one

    (1) school year only and must be renewed in writing each year to remain in effect.

    4.5 Dissemination of Images and/or Information to Media

    All requests from media representatives for interviews, information, or photo

    opportunities will be directed to the North Allegheny School District Office of

    Communications and Public Relations. Schools, students, or staff members should not be

    contacted directly by the media. Conversely, schools, students, or staff members will not

    contact the media directly regarding District-related events, activities, news, interviews,

    or photo opportunities.

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    5.0 DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY

    The Superintendent will develop procedures which will include notice of this policy and related

    procedures to each staff member and students’ parents/guardians at the beginning of each school

    year.

    6.0 POLICY REFERENCES

    The following documents were reviewed during the process of revising Policy 4140 as follows:

    a. Endangering Welfare of Children - 18 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 4304 b. Child Protective Services Law - 23 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 6301 et seq.

    7.0 REMOVAL OF BOARD POLICIES FROM BOARD POLICY MANUAL

    This Policy supersedes the following policies which should be removed from the Board Policy

    Manual:

    a. #4140 - Use of Students b. #4141 - Photography of Students