REMINDER: The general public is requested to sign the register at the “Press Table” to address the Board
during the “Public Comment” section of the meeting agenda. The Board Policy for “Public
Participation in Board Meetings” is also available at the “Press Table”.
CONNELLSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
NON-VOTING AGENDA PLANNING MEETING
October 7, 2013
8:00 P.M. Public Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER – PRESIDENT DETWILER
2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS – September 9, 11, 2013 (Separate – Yellow)
3. TREASURER’S REPORT (Separate – Blue)
4. SECRETARY’S REPORT (Separate – Green)
5. PAYMENT OF GENERAL FUND BILLS (Separate – White)
6. PAYMENT OF FEDERAL FUND BILLS (Separate – White)
7. PAYMENT OF CONSTRUCTION FUND BILLS (Separate – Goldenrod)
8. PAYMENT OF CAFETERIA FUND BILLS (Separate – Pink)
9. STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORTS (Separate – Grey)
10. PRESENTATION
1. John Pappas, Eckles Construction Manager, to give an update on the additions and renovations.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
12. REPORT OF DEPARTMENTS:
ATHLETICS (Lape, Dolde, Means and Lembo)
1. Request approval to award the bids for winter sports and equipment to the lowest responsible bidder
meeting specifications.
2. Request approval to amend the following operational cost items:
Girls’ Varsity Basketball Officials
Boys’ Varsity Basketball Officials
from $80.00 to $85.00
from $80.00 to $85.00
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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS (Means, Lape, Wandel and Omatick)
1. Discuss Pony Lease.
2. Request approval of the lease agreement between the Connellsville Area School District and the Private
Industry Council (PIC) of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. Head Start of Fayette County with a rental cost of
$1,100.00 per month, as proposed.
3. Request approval of the Walter Mucci Construction Co., Inc. change order GC-41 for additions and
renovations to the Senior High School at an additional cost of $24,032.00 to be paid from the
Construction Fund, as proposed.
4. Request approval of the Walter Mucci Construction Co., Inc. change order GC-42 for additions and
renovations to the Senior High School at an additional cost of $23,797.00 to be paid from the
Construction Fund, as proposed.
5. Request approval of the Walter Mucci Construction Co., Inc. change order GC-43 for additions and
renovations to the Senior High School at an additional cost of $3,164.00 to be paid from the
Construction Fund, as proposed.
6. Request approval of the Main Line Commercial Pools change order SP-01 for additions and renovations
to the Senior High School at an additional cost of $7,389.26 to be paid from the Construction Fund, as
proposed.
CARNEGIE FREE LIBRARY (Dolde and Wandel)
CONNELLSVILLE AREA CAREER & TECHNICAL CTR (Harshman, Martucci, Wandel and Murphy)
1. Request approval to admit Amber Smith as a non-traditional student in the Protective Services (EMT
certification) program for the 2013-2014 school year, in accordance with the School-Day Adult
Education Policy.
2. Request approval for Kahla Daniels, Tiffany Riggin, Amanda Pershing and Ron Barry, CACTC
teachers, and approximately 16 students to participate in the Skills USA Western Region Leadership
Conference, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA, Wednesday, October 30 thru Friday,
November 1, 2013, at an approximate cost of $2,200.00 for student registration, lodging and meals for
Conference Officer, transportation and substitutes, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
3. Request approval of the Resolution adopting an Amendment to the Intermediate Unit 1 Health Insurance
Consortium Trust Agreement for the Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center.
4. Request approval for Donna Benzio, Health Assistant Instructor and Violet Quashnock, R.N. as the
instructors for the mandatory clinical field experience portion of the CACTC Nurse Aide Program, at a
cost of $21.00 per hour for approximately 75 hours during the 2013-2014 school year.
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CURRICULUM (Wandel, Carte, Harshman and Stern)
1. Request approval for Lora Maddas and Donald Dolde, Junior High teachers, to attend the Pennsylvania
State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (PSAHPERD)
Supervision/Coordination and Professional Preparation Annual Fall Professional Development Meeting,
PA Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN), Harrisburg, PA, Thursday, October 17,
2013, at a cost not to exceed $200.00 each in accordance with the Conference Travel Reimbursement
Guidelines.
2. Request approval of the Penguins Assist Program at Dunbar Township Elementary and Connellsville
Township Elementary Schools, as proposed.
3. Request approval of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) membership, with an
annual fee of $1200, as proposed.
4. Request approval of the Middle States Association Team Evaluation of the senior high programs which
will take place on November 12 – 15, 2013, at an approximate cost of $3000 as proposed.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS (Mongell, Lape, Means and Stern)
FINANCE (Wandel, Dolde, Mongell and Cunningham)
1. Request approval to add parcel #08-05-0003, owned by Frank K. and Katherine S. Uglik, and in care of
Kai and Linda J. Carson of 236 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, PA, to the list of properties eligible for the
2013 homestead-farmstead exclusion under Act 1 of 2006, this action is taken as a result of the required
application being submitted to the Fayette County Tax Assessment Office, but was not posted to the
approved homestead-farmstead file that was sent to the Connellsville Area School District on April 29,
2013.
2. Request approval of the Resolution adopting an Amendment to the Intermediate Unit 1 Health Insurance
Consortium Trust Agreement for the Connellsville Area School District.
FOOD SERVICE (Dolde, Harshman, Mongell and Basinger)
LIAISON (Means, Carte, Wandel and Lujetic)
PERSONNEL AND REVIEW (Carte, Lape, Martucci, Marko and Lujetic)
1. Executive session items regarding additions to professional substitute list and supplemental contract
hiring.
POLICY/LEGISLATIVE (Mongell, Harshman, Lape and Lujetic)
RECREATION (Dolde and Martucci)
SAFETY AND SECURITY (Martucci, Mongell, Dolde and Parlak)
SPECIAL EDUCATION (Martucci, Mongell, Carte and Hampe)
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STUDENT SERVICES (Carte, Wandel, Means and Lujetic)
1. Request approval for the Falcon Marching Band to take a trip to Disney World, Orlando, Florida,
Sunday thru Saturday, April 13 thru April 19, 2014, at a cost of 10% of the total cost of trip, in
accordance with the district student travel policy.
2. Request approval for Rebecca Doppelheuer, Mick Lilley, Nicole Painter, Melissa Stoots, Bullskin
Township Elementary School teachers, and approximately 70 students to take a field trip to Gettysburg,
PA, Friday, May 16, 2014, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
3. Request approval of the Communities In Schools agreement for community-based integrated student
services, as proposed.
4. Request approval for Rebecca Broadwater, Carol Kelley, Amanda Liska, Springfield Township
Elementary School teachers, and approximately 40 students will be taking a field trip to Deer Valley
UMCA Family Camp, Fort Hill, PA, Thursday, April 24 thru Friday, April 25, 2014, at no cost to the
district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
TECHNOLOGY (Harshman, Means, Carte and Jaynes)
1. Request approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Hifade LLC and the Connellsville
Area School District to professionally evaluate teaching staff using the Eval software application at a
cost of $2,400.00, as proposed.
TRANSPORTATION (Lape, Martucci, Harshman and Lembo)
1. Executive session item regarding addition to bus/van driver list.
13. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
1. Discuss cancelling the Monday, November 11th public meeting (due to holiday) and moving the work
session to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13th prior to the voting meeting at 7:00 p.m.
14. INFORMATION ITEMS PER BOARD POLICY, CONTRACT, STATURE, ETC.
A.
Catherine Orndorff, Secretary, will be retiring effective January 10, 2014, and the Board Secretary will
send her a letter of appreciation for her years of service.
B.
Lois Fiano, personal student aide, will be retiring effective September 30, 2013 and the Board
Secretary will send her a letter of appreciation for her years of service.
C.
Jessica Show and Janine Ulery, Clifford N. Pritts Elementary School teachers, and approximately 30
students will be taking a field trip to Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Wednesday, November 27,
2013, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
D.
Rita Cooper, James Grimm and Lora Pirl, West Crawford Elementary School teachers, and
approximately 60 students will be taking a field trip to Connellsville Senior Citizen Center,
Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel
policy.
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E.
John Hamman and Frank Dean, CACTC teachers, and two students will be participating in the BotIQ
Professional Development Day California University of PA, Thursday, October 3, 2013, at an
approximate cost of $300.00 for two substitutes and transportation, in accordance with the district
student travel policy.
F.
Jace McClean and Mike Kuhns, Junior High teachers, and approximately 23 students will be
participating in the West Virginia Pumpkin Drop, Morgantown, WV, Friday, October 25, 2013, at an
approximate cost of $500.00 for two substitutes, registration and transportation, in accordance with the
district student travel policy.
G.
Crystal Firestone, Clifford N. Pritts Elementary School teacher, and approximately 28 students will be
taking a field trip to Resh’s Park, Indian Head, Friday, October 18, 2013, at no cost to the district, in
accordance with the district student travel policy.
H.
Crystal Firestone, Clifford N. Pritts Elementary School teacher, and approximately 28 students will be
taking a field trip to Old Bedford Village, Bedford, PA, Friday, May 16, 2014, at no cost to the district,
in accordance with the district student travel policy.
I.
Henry Molinaro, Senior High School music teacher, and approximately 70 students will be taking a
field trip to see Wizard of Oz, Morgantown, WV, Thursday, at no cost to the district, in accordance
with the district student travel policy.
J.
Henry Molinaro, Senior High School music teacher, and approximately 8 students will be participating
in the PMEA Honors Choir Auditions, Norwin High School, Monday, September 23, 2013, at an
approximate cost of $250.00 for transportation, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
K.
Lauren Parsons and Sarina Hoover, Clifford N. Pritts Elementary School teachers, and approximately
35 students will be taking a field trip to Fallingwater, Mill Run, PA, Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at no
cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
L.
Jennifer Sanzone and Robert Renzi, Senior High School Health teachers, and approximately 30
students will be teaching bully prevention, Dunbar Township Elementary School, Friday, October 25,
2013, at an approximate cost of $100.00 for one substitute, in accordance with the district student
travel policy.
M.
Lori Rosensteel, Jane Mickey and Lynn Durr, Springfield Township Elementary School teachers, and
approximately 36 students will be taking a field trip to Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA,
Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel
policy.
N.
Trudy Nicholson, CACTC instructor, will be attending the State Board of Cosmetology meeting,
Pittsburgh, PA, Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at an approximate cost of $50.00 for one half-day
substitute, in accordance with the district travel policy.
O.
Trudy Nicholson, CACTC instructor, attended the Cosmetology Workshop, Indiana University of
Pennsylvania, Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at an approximate cost of $100.00 for one substitute,
in accordance with the district travel policy.
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P.
Dr. Tammy Stern, Director of Federal Programs, will be attending the Federal Programs Academy at
the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Pittsburgh, PA, Fridays, October 11, November 8, December 6, 2013,
January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 2, and June 13, 2014, at a cost of $425.00 for
registration, in accordance with the district travel policy.
Q.
Travis Payne, CTC instructor, will be taking the ASE G1 Test, Monroeville, PA, date to be
determined, at a cost of $67.00 to be paid by Perkins Fund, in accordance with the district travel
policy.
R.
Rebecca Doppelheuer, Mick Lilley, Nicole Painter, Melissa Stoots, Bullskin Township Elementary
School teachers, and approximately 70 students will be participating in the Stream Study, East Park,
Connellsville, PA, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 or rain date Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at no cost to the
district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
S.
Rebecca Doppelheuer, Mick Lilley, Nicole Painter, Melissa Stoots, Bullskin Township Elementary
School teachers, and approximately 70 students will be participating in the Water Festival, Fayette
County Fairgrounds, Thursday, May 22, 2014, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district
student travel policy.
T.
April Martin, Michelle Dillinger, Edward Guie, Dunbar Township Elementary School teachers, and
approximately 70 students will be taking a field trip to Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA,
Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the district student travel
policy.
U.
Rita Cooper, West Crawford Elementary School teacher, and approximately 60 students will be taking
a field trip to Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, November 1, 2013, at no cost to the
district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
V.
Leah Dellinger, Andrea Anderson, Elementary Gifted teachers, and elementary gifted classes will be
participating in the Invention Convention Competition, Yough Middle School, Thursday, December
12, 2013, at an approximate cost of $400.00 for one substitute and transportation, in accordance with
the district student travel policy.
W.
Dr. Justin Guess, Senior High gifted teacher, and approximately 50 students will be participating in the
West Virginia Pumpkin Drop, Morgantown, WV, Friday, October 25, 2013, at an approximate cost of
$200.00 for transportation, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
X.
Andrea Anderson, Elementary Gifted teacher, and approximately 10 students will be participating in
the Calcu-Solve Math Competition, California University of PA, Friday, November 15, 2013, at an
approximate cost of $200.00 for transportation, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
Y.
Linda Shearer and the CAHS Patriots will be attending the Veterans’ Luncheon, Readiness Center &
Memorial Dedication, Senior High School, Saturday, November 16, 2013, at no cost to the district, in
accordance with the district student travel policy.
Z.
Linda Shearer, Senior High English teacher, and CAHS Patriots will be participating in the Wreaths
Across America, Bridgeville, PA, Saturday, December 14, 2013, at no cost to the district, in
accordance with the district student travel policy.
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AA. Ron Barry, CACTC instructor, and approximately 38 students will be taking a field trip to California
University of PA Firefighters Training Facility, California, PA, Friday, October 25, 2013, at no cost to
the district, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
BB. Tim Martin, Senior High band teacher, and approximately 85 students will be participating in the
Veterans Parade, Uniontown, PA, Monday, November 11, 2013, at an approximate cost of $450.00 for
transportation, in accordance with the district student travel policy.
CC. The following Buildings and Grounds uses are scheduled, subject to each individual/group
providing the district with a certificate of insurance as appropriate, in accordance with the
district Utilization of School District Facilities Policy:
1. Fayette County Drug & Alcohol Commission will be using the Senior High School auditorium
for presentation, Monday, October 28, 2013, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2. Junior High Instrumental Music Department will be using the Junior High auditorium for
annual band concert, Tuesdays, December 10, 2013 and May 13, 2014, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
3. Elementary All-Star Band will be using the Junior High auditorium for annual band concerts on
Tuesdays, December 3, 2013 and May 6, 2014, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
4. Center Stage will be using the Junior High auditorium, cafeteria and classrooms for annual
musical production, Friday, April 4, 2014, and Saturday, April 5, 2014, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
and Sunday, April 6, 2014, 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m.
5. CAHS Guidance will be using the Senior High School Room 121 for a financial aid workshop
for parents and students, Saturday, February 8, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
6. Bullskin Township Elementary School will be using the school for a talent show, Monday,
November 25, 2013, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
7. Connellsville Area Elementary Bands will be using the Senior High School auditorium and
band rooms for rehearsals and concert on Fridays, April 4 and April 11, 2014, Tuesday, April
15 and Friday, April 25, 2014, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Friday, April 25, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to
8:45 p.m.
8. Daisy Troop will be using the Clifford N. Pritts Elementary School for meetings, Wednesday,
October 2 thru May 2014, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9. Army JROTC will be using Senior High School Room 121 for seminar on Wednesday, October
23, 2013, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
10. CAHS Musical Theater Arts will be using the Senior High School auditorium and practice
rooms for a talent show, Mondays, March thru May 2014, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for rehearsals
and Sunday, May 18, 2014, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for production.
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11. St. Rita/Connellsville Youth Basketball League will be using the gyms November 11 thru
March 14, 2014, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as follows:
Connellsville Junior High – Mondays& Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
West Crawford Elementary – Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays (full gym) 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (1/2 gym) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Springfield Township Elementary – Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
12. Connellsville High School Girls Soccer will be using the Senior High School cafeteria for a
banquet on Saturday, November 2, 2013, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Group Charges
13. Connellsville Girls Tennis Parent Association will be using the Senior High School cafeteria
for a banquet, Saturday, October 19, 2013, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Group Charges
14. CAHS Patriots will be using the Senior High School lobby for memorial dedication, Saturday,
November 16, 2013, 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
15. Monday Night Hoops will be using the Junior High gym area for recreational purposes,
Mondays, beginning October 28 thru March 31, 2014, 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Group Charges
16. CAEA will be touring the West Crawford Elementary School, Thursday, October 10, 2013,
3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
15. ADJOURN
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