MINUTES
Northern Cambria School District
August 21, 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, Mr. Ted
Pawlikowski, Mrs. Dolly Sasway, Mr. John Sedlock and Mr. Richard Shea. Absent was: Mr.
Eugene Zanella.
Administration:
Dr. Joseph DiBartola, Superintendent; Solicitor, Vasil Fisanick; Mr. Dale
R. Kirsch, Mr. Dennis Colbert, Mr. Robert Williams, Mr. Joseph
Homerski and Mr. Robert Lonsinger.
Guests:
Approximately ten guests and a representative from the press.
MINUTES
Mrs. Montanaro moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Minutes of the Meetings of July 17, 2001 and July 24, 2001 be
approved as presented, received and filed.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Personnel Reports for the months of June and July 2001 be
approved as presented, received and filed on pages 1816 through 1833.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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GUESTS AND PATRONS
Sam Rocco spoke representing Mr. Charles Miller. Mr. Miller is offering $50,000 toward the
construction of a building at the track site if the plans are in place by next February. If it can be
built by November, he will contribute $25,000 now and $25,000 in February.
Mr. Ed Link made a presentation and answered questions regarding the CNC Machine he is
requesting approval to purchase.
I.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
Dr. DiBartola presented documents created by Mrs. Gormish for her first grade students
and by Mrs. Frontino and the journalism class.
Dr. DiBartola reported that the following Elementary-Middle School students
participated in the 24 Math Challenge at IUP: Heather Kuzma, Kim Dumm, Julie
Paronish, Chris Lieb, Dave Hoover, Janice Lieb, Amanda Dumm and Melissa Hangey.
Amanda Dumm and Melissa Hangey participated at the platinum level and Amanda
Dumm, Julie Paronish and Heather Kuzma advanced to the state semi- finals. The
sponsors are Mrs. Jubas, Mrs. Mattis and Ms. Achtziger.
II.
ENROLLMENT REPORT:
III.
ACTION AGENDA:
(September thru June)
STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Mr. Eugene Zanella
A.
2001-2002 Fund Raiser Calendar
01-8-1
Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the Fund Raiser Calendar for the
2001-2002 school year as presented in APPENDIX I.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B.
Student Activities Accounts
01-8-2
Mrs. Montanro moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the Student Activities Accounts
listed in APPENDIX II.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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TRANSPORTATION: Mr. Ronald Dolansky
Mr. Delvin Lockard
A.
2001-2002 Bus Schedules
01-8-3
Mr. Lockard moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the Bus Schedules for the 20012002 school year as presented.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Mr. Lockard stated the bus contractor is requesting an early contract renewal and any public
input would be welcome.
BUILDINGS/GROUNDS AND CAFETERIA: Mr. John Sedlock
A.
Outside Flood Light
01-8-4
Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education award the outside flood light quotes for the
Elementary Middle School to ECON Services as per their quote of $9,900.00.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B.
2001-2002 Breakfast/Lunch Prices
01-8-5
Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve breakfast/lunch prices for the 20012002 school year as listed:
Breakfast (All Students)
Reduced Breakfast
Adult Breakfast
$ .75
$ .30
$1.50
Lunches:
High School
Middle School
Elementary School
Reduced Lunch (All Students)
Adult
$1.45
$1.35
$1.25
$ .40
$3.00
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This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Mrs. Arlene DeSalvo
A.
Annual Library Contribution
01-8-6
Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Pawlikowski:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the annual contribution of
$1,200.00 each to the two libraries in Northern Cambria Borough.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B.
Little Colts Football Association
01-8-7
Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Lockard:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the Northern Cambria Little Colts
Football Association to use the Hugh “Duffy” Daugherty Stadium and facilities at no
charge from September thru October 2001 as per agreement, as amended August 25,
1999.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Mrs. DeSalvo stated the public is making great use of the track but there is some neglect of the
rules and she feels it is time to post a sign.
Mr. Lockard expressed his appreciation for the people in the audience.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION: Mrs. Dolly Sasway
Mr. Pawlikowski reminded Mr. Colbert to schedule a meeting with the faculty on the curriculum
changes discussed last year.
FINANCE: Mr. Richard Shea
A.
Physical and Occupational Therapy
01-8-8
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hire CAMCO Physical and Occupational
Therapy LLC to a 3-year contract for PT/OT service as per agreement as presented.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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B.
Floor Scrubber
01-8-9
Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mr. Pawlikowski:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the purchase of a floor scrubber
from Valcor Company as per the quote of $3,384.00.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
C.
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Bid
01-8-10
Mrs. Sasway moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education award the bid for gasoline and diesel fuel
for the bus contractor to Barber Oil Co. as per their bid in the amount of $.929 per gallon
for gasoline and $.899 per gallon for diesel fuel for one year.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
D.
Coal Bid
01-8-11
Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education award the coal bid to Smith Coal and Oil
Co. as per their bid in the amount of $51.50 per ton, including ash removal.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
E.
Fuel Oil
01-8-12
Mr. Lockard moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education award the bid for fuel oil from Penn
Cambria School District Consortium to Gutman Oil per their bid of .8157 per gallon,
fixed for one year.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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F.
Surplus Items
01-8-13
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mr. Lockard:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the administration to
plan/schedule a sealed bid auction of surplus items.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G.
Audit 97-98-Certification Irregularity
01-8-14
Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education accept the finding listed on page 9 of the
Audit 97-98 entitled Certification Irregularity, and approve the corrective measure as
presented by the District Superintendent.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion Approved
Montanaro
Pawlikowski
Sasway
Aye
Aye
Nay
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Absent
7 - 1
Mr. Lockard moved, seconded by Mr. Pawlikowski:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hold no employee responsible for the
violation listed on page 9 of the 1997-1998 audit.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion Approved
Montanaro
Pawlikowski
Sasway
Aye
Nay
Nay
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Absent
6 - 2
Mrs. Sasway stated she voted no because she believes professionals should be
responsible for their own actions.
H.
Audit 97-98-Errors in Reporting Instructional Time
And Pupil Membership
01-8-15
Mr. Lockard moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education waive the opportunity to act on the finding
listed on page 7 of the Audit 97-98 entitled Errors in Reporting Instructional Time and
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Pupil Membership until a response is received from the Office of Elementary/Secondary
Education on the appeal dated May 21, 2001.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Mr. Lockard moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hold no employee responsible for the
violation listed on page 7 of the 1997-1998 audit.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Aye
Montanaro
Pawlikowski
Sasway
Motion Approved
I.
Aye
Nay
Nay
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Absent
6 - 2
CNC Machinery Master CAM
01-8-16
Mrs. DeSalvo moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the purchase of a CNC Machinery
Master CAM from Allegheny Educational Systems Inc. in the amount of $78,060.00.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
J.
Authorize Change Order
01-8-17
Mrs. Montanaro moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education ratify the Superintendent’s Authorization to
accept the terms and conditions of the change order with Robert Haney, Inc. as presented.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Nay
Aye
Aye
Motion Approved
Montanaro
Pawlikowski
Sasway
Aye
Aye
Aye
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Absent
7 - 1
Mr. Pawlikowski stated if there was not a gag order based upon Roberts Rules of Order, he
would have liked to make a motion to reduce the real estate taxes by three mills but he cannot.
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LEGISLATION AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT: Mr. Ronald Dolansky
Mr. Delvin Lockard
A.
Cyber-Charter Schools
01-8-18
Mr. Dolansky moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education adopt the resolution, Cyber-Charter Schools
as presented and listed in APPENDIX III.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Nay
Motion Approved
B.
Montanaro
Pawlikowski
Sasway
Aye
Aye
Aye
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Absent
7 - 1
2001-2002 Student-Parent-Teacher Handbooks
01-8-19
Mr. Dolansky moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the 2001-2002 Elementary/Middle
and High School Student – Parent – Teacher Handbook as amended.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Nay
Motion Approved
C.
Montanaro
Pawlikowski
Sasway
Aye
Aye
Aye
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Absent
7 - 1
Open Policy #2120 Evaluation of Superintendent
01-8-20
Mr. Dolansky moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education open for review the following policy:
1)
#2120 -
Evaluation of Superintendent
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
D.
Audio Recording Extension
Mr. Dolansky moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
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01-8-21
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education extend keeping the audio recording of the
July 17, 2001 Board Meeting from 4 months to one (1) year.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion Approved
Montanaro
Pawlikowski
Sasway
Aye
Nay
Nay
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Nay
Absent
5 - 3
PERSONNEL: Mr. Pawlikowski
A.
Post and Advertise
01-8-22
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the administration to post and
advertise (if necessary) for the following positions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
A Head Cook
Two (2) Part-Time Cafeteria Workers
A Personal Care Aide
A Weekend Worker
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B.
Substitute Lists
01-8-23
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the substitute lists as follows:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Aide
APPENDIX IV
Custodial
APPENDIX V
Cafeteria
APPENDIX VI
Professional Elem/Mid and High School - APPENDIX VII
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
C.
Resignation
01-8-24
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education accept the resignation of Fred Montanaro as
the High School Student Council Advisor.
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This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
D.
Bus Driver List
01-8-25
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the Bus Driver List for the school
year 2001-2002 as listed on APPENDIX VIII.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
E.
Re-Appoint 2001-2002 School Dentists
01-8-26
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education re-appoint Miles Ranck III DDS and Peter
Korch DMD as school dentists for the 2001-2002 school year at a fee of $2.00 per
student.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
F.
Professional Employee Status
01-8-27
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education award Professional Employee status to Mrs.
Diane McMullen according to Chapter I, Article XI, Section 24 PS 11-1105 of the
Pennsylvania School Code.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G.
Custodian
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hire William Overberger as an eight-hour
custodian beginning August 27, 2001 at a salary of $5.25 per hour.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
H.
Housekeeper
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
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BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hire Marion Cover as a Part- Time (4-hour)
Housekeeper beginning August 27, 2001 at a salary of $5.25 per hour.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Nay
Motion Approved
Montanaro
Pawlikowski
Sasway
Aye
Aye
Aye
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Absent
7 - 1
Mr. Lockard stated he was not voting against the applicant but rather he feels we need
full-time employees.
I.
Housekeeper
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hire Dennis Dolansky as a Part-Time (4hour) Housekeeper beginning August 27, 2001 at a salary of $5.25 per hour.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Nay
Motion Approved
Montanaro
Pawlikowski
Sasway
Aye
Aye
Aye
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Absent
7 - 1
Mr. Lockard stated he voted no for the same reason.
J.
Assistant Cheerleader Advisor
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hire Jean Knarr as an Assistant Cheerleader
Advisor for the 2001-2002 school year at a salary of $812.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
K.
Sick Day Transfer
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education grant Frank Paronish a transfer of 25 sick
leave days upon commencement of his employment as per school code. Additional sick
leave days may be transferred and used for illness only upon exhaustion of the original 25
days and any additional days earned at the Northern Cambria School District.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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L.
Sick Day Transfer
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education grant Lea Shortencarrier a transfer of 25 sick
leave days upon commencement of her employment as per school code. Additional sick
leave days may be transferred and used for illness only upon exha ustion of the original 25
days and any additional days earned at the Northern Cambria School District.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
M.
Assistant Football Coach
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hire Frank Paronish as an Assistant Football
Coach for the 2001-2002 school year at a salary of $2,233 prorated.
DeSalvo
Dolansky
Lockard
Aye
Aye
Nay
Montanaro
Pawlikowski
Sasway
Motion Approved
N.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Sedlock
Shea
Zanella
Aye
Aye
Absent
7 - 1
Assistant Football Coach
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mr. Sedlock:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hire Drew Thomas as an Assistant Football
Coach for the 2001-2002 school year at a salary of $2,223.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
O.
Resignation
Mr. Pawlikowski moved, seconded by Mrs. Sasway:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Dr.
Joseph DiBartola as Superintendent of Schools pending the signing of a contract at
Conemaugh Township Area School District.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Sam Rocco addressed the Board to thank Dr. DiBartola for all his help on the track project and
stated he is disappointed he is leaving.
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Mrs. Rita Montanaro
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS
Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mrs. DeSalvo:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Payment of the Bills for the month of August 2001 be approved
as presented, received and filed on pages 1834 through 1851.
This motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
OTHER
Mr. Shea congratulated Dr. DiBartola and wished him the best of luck. He stated it has been a
productive seven years and been a pleasure.
Dr. DiBartola stated he appreciated working with the folks who supported him, it was fun and he
will miss it.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Sasway moved, seconded by Mrs. Montanaro:
BE IT RESOLVED, the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
This motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.
_________________________________________
Richard J. Shea, Board President
_________________________________________
Dale R. Kirsch, Business Manager/Board Secretary
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