MINUTES
Northern Cambria School District
April 17, 2001
Mr. Richard Shea, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
An executive session for personnel and legal reasons was held prior to the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mr. Kirsch was directed to call the roll and reported the following Board Members in attendance:
Mrs. Arlene DeSalvo, Mr. Ronald Dolansky, Mr. Delvin Lockard, Mrs. Rita Montanaro, Mrs.
Dolly Sasway, Mr. John Sedlock, Mr. Richard Shea and Mr. Eugene Zanella. Absent was: Mr.
Ted Pawlikowski.
Administration:
Dr. Joseph DiBartola, Superintendent; Solicitor, Vasil Fisanick; Mr. Dale
R. Kirsch and Mr. Robert Williams.
Guests:
Six guests and patrons including representatives from the press.
MINUTES
Mr. Zanella moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Minutes of the Meetings of March 6, 2001, March 15, 2001 and
March 20, 2001 be approved as presented, received and filed.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion Approved
Montanaro
Aye
Pawlikowski Absent
Sasway
Nay
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Aye
7 - 1
TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mr. Dolansky:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2001 be approved as
presented, received and filed on pages 1543 through 1547.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Financial Reports for the months listed on each be approved as
presented, received and filed on pages 1548 through 1564.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
PERSONNEL REPORTS
Mrs. Sasway moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Personnel Report for the month of March 2001 be approved as
presented, received and filed on pages 1565 through 1591.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
GUESTS AND PATRONS
Frank Bonanno presented a check from the Track/Sports Complex committee to cover the
balance of the cost for the bleachers. He asked if a date had been set for a dedication and when
the lights were going to be installed.
Dr. DiBartola responded there is a track site meeting this Friday to discuss outstanding issues.
The weather has affected any plans for a dedication ceremony. He thanked the committee for the
donation on behalf of the School Board.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Sasway moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education enter executive session for personnel and
legal reasons at 7:11 p.m.
This motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.
The Board of Education returned to the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
I.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
Dr. DiBartola reported the April 23 track and field meet is going to be moved to Cambria
Heights rather than be a home meet.
An announcement to the community about use of the track will be in tomorrow’s
newspaper.
Mr. Lizik has applied for and obtained $42,000 of special education contingency funds.
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Changing all the Kindergarten classes to full day would not effect the charge to Title 1
for salaries.
The administration is discussing options if one of the schools would be out of electric
power.
II.
ENROLLMENT:
ENROLLMENT REPORTED
SAME TIME LAST YEAR
Kindergarten
Elementary
Middle School
High School
(Extended Day)
(AM)
(Pre-Sch)
(1-4)
(5-8)
(9-12)
TOTAL
75
13
30
76
13
28
118
388
384
450
117
388
416
454
1340
1375
41*
34*
45*
75*
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
TOTAL
•
120*
(included in above total)
44*
119*
Included in above total
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III.
Action Agenda:
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION: Mrs. Dolly Sasway
A.
Kindergarten Program Transition
01-4-1
Mrs. Sasway moved,
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the administration to plan for the
transition from a ½ Day and Extended Day Kindergarten Program to a Full Day
Kindergarten Program during the 2001-02 school year. A bi- monthly report will be
presented beginning the November, 2001 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education implement a Full-Day
Kindergarten Program beginning the 2002-03 school year.
This motion failed for lack of a second.
FINANCE: Mr. Richard Shea
A.
2001-2002 Tentative Budget
01-4-2
Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Lockard:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education adopt a tentative budget for the Northern
Cambria School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001 and ending June 30,
2002.
The tentative budget reflects:
Anticipated Revenue
Anticipated Opening Balance
Anticipated Expenditures
$11,765,400.00
$ 2,052,000.00
$13,817,400.00
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B.
Carpet Quote
01-4-3
Mr. Lockard moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education award the carpet quote to Alliance Quality
Flooring, Johnstown per their quote of $ 9,300.00.
The other quotes received were $9,693.30 from P.J. Stevens, Carrolltown and $9,860.75
from The Carpet Outlet, Johnstown, Pa.
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This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
C.
Rescind Motion
01-4-4
Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Zanella:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education rescind the March 20, 2001 motion
awarding bleacher bids because the bid awarded does not include a center aisle and hand
rail as required by B.O.C.A.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vo te.
D.
Bleacher Quote
01-4-5
Mr. Zanella moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education award the quote for bleachers that include a
hand rail and center aisle to Dant-Clayton Corporation, Butler, PA per their low quote of
$4,123.00 each for two (2) 5-row bleachers 27’x49”x97”.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
LEGISLATION & POLICY DEVELOPMENT: Mr. Ronald Dolansky
Mr. Delvin Lockard
PERSONNEL: Mr. Ted Pawlikowski
A.
Appoint Federal Program/School-Wide Instructional Leader/Grant Writer 01-4-6
Mrs. Sasway moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education appoint Marilyn Wargo as the Federal
Program/School-Wide Instructional Leader/Grant Writer beginning July 1, 2001 at a
salary of $48,496.00 for 184 days. An additional twenty (20) days will be scheduled by
the Superintendent and paid at a per diem rate.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B.
Summer Technology Support Positions
01-4-7
Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mr. Dolansky:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the administration to advertise for
two (2) Summer Technology Support Positions at a salary of $5.15/hour.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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C.
Summer College Custodial Student Worker
01-4-8
Mrs. Montanaro moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the administration to advertise for
two (2) summer college custodial student workers at a salary of $5.15/hour.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Nay
Motion Approved
D.
Montanaro
Aye
Pawlikowski Absent
Sasway
Aye
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Aye
7 - 1
Accept Retirements
01-4-9
Mr. Zanella moved, seconded by Mr. Lockard:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education accept with regret, the retirement of the
following personnel:
Mrs. Alberta Bernard
Mrs. Katherine Dolansky
Mrs. Rita Mundok
Mr. James Davis
(Cleaner)
(Cafeteria)
(Teacher)
(Custodian)
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
E.
Elementary Guidance Counselor
Mr. Zanella moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the administration to post and
advertise for an Elementary Guidance Counselor.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
F.
Deny Grievance
Mr. Zanella moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education deny grievance #00-01-01.
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DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Nay
Montanaro
Aye
Pawlikowski Absent
Sasway
Aye
Motion Approved
G.
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Aye
7 - 1
Temporary Cafeteria Management
Mr. Zanella moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the administration to subcontract
for temporary cafeteria management as soon as possible due to Ms. Cox’s leave of
absence.
Mr. Lockard moved, seconded by Mr. Zanella:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education amend the Temporary Cafeteria
Management motion for the daily rate not to exceed the current Cafeteria Manager’s per
diem rate, including benefits.
The vote on the amendment was as follows:
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Nay
Aye
Motion Approved
Montanaro
Aye
Pawlikowski Absent
Sasway
Nay
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Aye
6 - 2
The vote on the original motion, as amended, was as follows:
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Nay
Aye
Motion Approved
Montanaro
Aye
Pawlikowski Absent
Sasway
Nay
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Aye
6 - 2
Mr. Dolansky stated he voted no because this just came up tonight. We knew about this
two weeks ago at the committee meeting and even longer ago.
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Mrs. Rita Montanaro
A.
Board Members’ Lodging
01-4-10
Mrs. Montanaro moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize over-night lodging for Board
Members to attend the Summer 2001 workshop at UPJ on July 18-20, 2001.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Nay
Nay
Aye
Motion Approved
Montanaro
Pawlikowski
Sasway
Aye
Absent
Aye
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Aye
6 - 2
Mr. Dolansky stated he voted no because he can’t believe we would even consider paying
overnight lodging to Johnstown.
Mrs. Sasway stated she voted yes because the workshop may involve late evenings and
early arrival the next day.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Mr. Eugene Zanella
A.
Varsity Wrestling Team Lodging
01-4-11
Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Zanella:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize one night’s Lodging for the
Varsity Wrestling Team for December 27-28, 2001 Southmoreland Wrestling
Tournament.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B.
State History Day Competition
Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Zanella:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Dr. Mark Previte’s request to attend
the State History Day competition with seven (7) students at Penn State University on
May 9 and 10, 2001 at an approximate cost of $1,138.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Mr. Zanella asked if we still participate in the Hugh O’Brien leadership conference.
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Mrs. DeSalvo stated she had asked for a three-tier policy on awards and recognition to be placed
on the May committee meeting, but we need to approve something sooner to give recognition
this school year.
TRANSPORTATION: Mr. Delvin Lockard
Mr. Ronald Dolansky
BUILDINGS/GROUNDS AND CAFETERIA: Mr. John Sedlock
Mr. Kirsch present ed the RFP package for contracted food service management and reviewed the
document. At least three people are needed to serve on a committee to review the proposals and
make a recommendation to the Board. Mr. Shea appointed Mr. Sedlock chairman of the
committee and advised anyone interested to contact Mr. Sedlock. Dr. DiBartola recommended
Mr. Kirsch and himself serve on the committee.
Mr. Zanella announced that Stiffler and McGraw will present the results of their inspection of the
high school roof at the May committee meeting.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Mrs. Arlene DeSalvo
Mrs. DeSalvo stated the public is enjoying the track.
Mrs. Sasway requested all-day Kindergarten be placed on the May committee meeting agenda.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS
Mrs. Sasway moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Payment of the Bills for the month of April 2001 be approved as
presented, received and filed on pages 1592 through 1608.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
PRIDE IN OUR SCHOOLS
Dr. DiBartola reported that Dennis Anderson, a Superintendent in New Jersey and a Northern
Cambria graduate submitted a letter congratulating the boys basketball team on their district
championship.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Sasway moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the meeting be adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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Richard J. Shea, Board President
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Dale R. Kirsch, Business Manager/Board Secretary
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