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CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOVEMBER 20, 2014 – 7:00 PM CENTRAL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. ROLL CALL

Mr. Bloom Mr. O’Neill Mr. Gradisek Mr. Ross Mr. King Mr. Shuster Mr. Martini Dr. Unis Mr. Mowad

ROUTINE ITEMS

III. MINUTES

1. To approve the Combined Work/Voting Session Minutes from the October 8, 2014 meeting. Attachment A Action required on item 1: Motion by Second by

Motion:

Central Valley School District

Voting Session November 20, 2014

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TREASURER’S REPORT – Mr. Gradisek

BUSINESS ITEMS 1. The following bills and reports are submitted for approval:

A. PAY BILLS --

1. Confirm the October 2014 General Fund Payments in the amount of $966,330.16. Attachment B

2. Confirm the October 2014 Cafeteria Fund Payments in the amount of $65,979.55. Attachment C

B. REPORT --

1. To approve the October 2014 Berkheimer Report. Attachment D

Action required on item 1: Motion by Second by

Motion:

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

AGENDA ITEMS

A. BOARD/POLICY ITEMS – Mr. O’Neill, Chairperson None



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B. NEGOTIATION ITEMS – Mr. Mowad, Chairperson None



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C. EDUCATION/TECHNOLOGY ITEMS – Mr. Shuster, Chairperson

1. To approve/confirm the released time/staff development requests:

Conference – Location Individual Date Zulama Teacher Prep, Seneca Valley HS Charles Hufnagel 10/3/2014

PA LETRS Module 1, BVIU Nicole Suhayda 10/6/2014 Speech Training for Students w/ Autism, BVIU Monica Sturm 10/8/2014

Ins and Outs of 504’s, BVIU Bernadette Mattica 10/13/2014 What I learned Grading AP Calc Exams, Freedom HS Allison Churovia 10/13/2014

Gifted, Midwestern IU Lydia Holley 10/30/2014 Huddle Up Against Bullying, Heinz Field Bernadette Mattica 10/28/2014

SLO Workshop, BVIU Laura Hartzell 12/3/2014 Overdrive Training, BVIU Helen Ursich 11/12/2014 PA Principals Leadership Academy, various locations Laura Hatzell 11/13, 12/12, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12,

and 4/9 PA LETRS Module 2, BVIU Nicole Suhayda 11/14/2014 Flipped Classroom, Sheraton, Airport Craig Whipkey 11/24/2014

PA LETRS Module 3, BVIU Nicole Suhayda 12/12/2014 Assistive Tech Roundtable, BVIU Jacqueline Weltner and Leanna

Gottron 11/5/14, 1/30/15, 4/28/15

SAS Institute, The Power of Performance, Hershey, PA

Tony Mendicino and Kelly Sherbondy 12/7/2014-12/9/2014

2. To approve an Agreement for Curriculum Audit Services with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit

at a cost of $8,000. (Paid for through the Ready to Learn Block Grant) Attachment E

3. To approve an Agreement with the Math & Science Collaborative at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for professional development to be provided during the 2014-2015 school year at a cost of $13,400.00. (Paid for through the Ready to Learn Block Grant) Attachment F

4. To approve OnHands Schools to provide Professional Development Services including Building-

Wide Data Training, Quality Curriculum Based and Common Assessment Training, and Improving Classroom Instruction in Math training at a cost of $19,500. (Paid for through the Ready to Learn Block Grant) Attachment G

5. To approve an Agreement between the Central Valley School District and the Private Industry

Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc., to operate its Pre-K Program within a classroom space at Todd Lane. Attachment H



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6. To approve the resignation of Jackie Weltner from the Supplemental Position of co-sponsor of the high school yearbook, effective immediately. (Maureen Hulme will remain as sponsor) Attachment I

Action required on items 1 - 6: Motion by Second by

Motion:

FYI – Field Trips

Destination Group Date Walmart Resource Math Class 10/29/2014 Hopewell HS 7th & 8th Grade Band 11/5 & 11/6/2014 Carnegie Science Center Bots IQ 11/6 & 11/7/2014 Center Stage Academic Games – Equations 11/13/2014 Schroeder Industries, Leetsdale Bots IQ 12/14/2014 Lanxess Corporation HS Students 11/18, 1/20, 2/24/2015 Westminster College HS Band (Honors Band) 11/18, 12/11-12/13/2014 Penn State Beaver Seniors fro Senior Pride Day 11/18/2014 Soldiers & Sailors Museum MS Gifted 11/18/2014 Geneva College Academic Games – Propaganda 11/21/2014 Beaver Falls HS MS Gifted 12/12/2014 Greenville HS HS Band (District Band) 1/8 – 1/10/2015 Ambridge HS Academic Games-World Events 1/22/2015 BVIU TEAMS Team (MS Gifted) 2/12/2015 Geneva College Academic Games – Presidents 2/17/2015 Heinz History Center Student Athletes 11/12/2014 National Aviary Grade 3 Pod A 05/29/2015 National Aviary Grade 3 Pod B 06/01/2015



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D. ATHLETIC/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES – Mr. Ross, Chairperson

1. To approve the following Coaching positions and stipends pending receipt, review and acceptance of all clearances:

Boys’ Basketball Larry DeVinentis Eighth Grade Head Coach $1,172.00 Ryan Hulme Seventh Grade Head Coach $1,172.00

Girls’ Basketball Kylee McKay JV Head Coach $1,350.00

2. To approve the following Central Valley Swimmers to swim with the Hopewell Area School

District Swim Team for the 2014-2015 season: Margaret Eck (12), Marlynn Hall (11), Ashley Hahn (11), Riley Baughman (10), Natalie Fick (10), McKenzie Hall (9) and Katie Kerr (9). Also, to approve Cindy Hall and Rachel Kerr as the Central Valley Parent Representatives for all six girls, pending receipt, review and acceptance of all clearances.

3. To approve the following individuals for the Central Valley Intramural Basketball program at a

stipend of $12.00/hour not to exceed 225 total hours collectively:

a. Brian Emler b. Don Phillips c. Ray Antonelli d. Bill King e. Tyrone Dixon

4. To approve the resignation of Dennis Damp, Head Volleyball Coach, effective November 1,

2014. Attachment J

5. To approve the resignation of Mark Roper, Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach, effective immediately. Attachment K

6. To approve the salary adjustments for the following two Boys’ Basketball Coaches:

a. Brian O’Neil $1,425.00 b. Mark Miller $1,075.00

Action required on items 1-6:

Motion by Second by

Motion:

FYI: The Athletic Director is recommending the hiring of Amy Haggart as an Assistant Varsity Softball coach with the Spring coaches for the 2014-2015 school year.



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E. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – Mr. Bloom, Chairperson

1. To approve/confirm the following Building Usage requests:

*Provided that it does not conflict with any school activity

2. To approve settlement of Claim No 14R012801 with Sedgwick CMS (or Ryers Holdings, L.L.C.) and authorize the proper district officials to sign the property damage release for said settlement, based on information provided by the administration. Attachment L

Action required on items 1 and 2: Motion by Second by

Motion:

Building Organization Date Purpose

CVHS South Gym CV Youth Soccer 10/14/2014-3/27/2015 (Tuesday/Friday)

Indoor Youth Soccer Practice*

CG Library or Art Room Cub Scouts, Pack 423 10/15/2014*5/20/2015 (Wednesdays)

Scout Meetings

CVHS Cafeteria Project Graduation 11/14/2014 Elementary Dance

CG Gym Crusaders in America 11/29/2014 Fundraiser CG Gym, Cafeteria and Classrooms

CV PTA 12/12/2014 & 12/13/2014

North Pole Event



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F. PERSONNEL ITEMS – Mr. Martini, Chairperson

1. To approve the additions to the 2014-2015 Substitute List. Attachment M

2. To approve a rolling FMLA request for a cafeteria worker from October 10, 2014 through October 10, 2015.

3. To approve Juiet Highberger, Step 1 Master’s Degree in accordance with the CVEA Agreement to fill the position of MS English Teacher, effective November 3, 2014, pending receipt review, and acceptance of all clearances.

4. To approve Ryan Hulme as a paraprofessional, at a salary of $11.65/hr, effective November 3,

2014, pending receipt, review, and acceptance of all clearances.

5. To approve the resignation of Rebecca Bosco, HS Chemistry Teacher, effective November 10, 2014. Attachment N

6. To approve the resignation of Nancy Sturgell, Cafeteria General Worker, effective December 19,

2014. Attachment O

7. To approve Ellen Reinsdorf as Mentor for a Middle School English Teacher at a stipend of $300.

8. To approve Elizabeth Gable as a long term substitute for a high school teacher from December 20, 2014 through May 26, 2015 at $130/day, pending receipt pending receipt, review, and acceptance of all clearances.

Action required on items 1-8:

Motion by Second by

Motion:



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G. FINANCE ITEMS – Mr. Gradisek, Chairperson None

H. SUPERINTENDENT’S ITEMS/COMMENTS I. BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS

J. PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT

1. To adjourn the meeting.

Action required on item 1:

Motion by Second by

Motion:

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