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Apollo-Ridge School Board Legislative Meeting

Apollo-Ridge High School Community Room Monday, April 24, 2017, 6:30 p.m.

APOLLO-RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 219 SPRING CHURCH PA 15686

724-478-6000 FAX: 724-478-1149 www.apolloridge.com

MINUTES I. Call Meeting to Order

The meeting was called to order by Board Vice President, Mr. Forrest Schultz, at 6:35 p.m. Mrs. Jennie Ivory, Board Secretary, was

requested to conduct the roll call and following same, declared a quorum present.

II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

III. Roll Call

Board Members Present: Mr. Jim Ferguson, Mr. Rick Fetterman, Mr. Dan Obriot,

Mrs. Rebecca Ross, Mr. Forrest Schultz, Mrs. Susan Wenckowski,

Board Members Absent: Mr. Dominick Duso, Mr. Paul King, Mr. Gregory Primm

Administrators Present: Dr. Matthew Curci

Administrators Absent: Not required to attend

Guests: Sarah Steighner, Leader Times

George Guido, Valley News Dispatch

Sandee Cecchini, AREA

Sarah Backus, Nutrition Inc.

Christie Hepler

Solicitor: Matthew Hoffman, Esquire

IV. Approval of Legislative Meeting Minutes

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves the minutes of the Monday, March 27, 2017 Legislative Meeting. Motion: Mr. Fetterman Second: Mr. Obriot Voice Vote: 6 AYE 0 NAY

V. Meetings from the Previous Month

Committee Meeting Monday, March 20, 2017 (6:30 PM – 6:47 PM)

Executive Session (Personnel) (6:50 PM – 7:30 PM)

Legislative Meeting Monday, March 27, 2017 (6:35 PM – 7:14 PM)

Executive Session (Personnel) (7:21 PM – 8:26 PM)

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VI. BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS

A. Lenape Vocational Technical School

No Report Given

B. ARIN Intermediate Unit #28

Mrs. Ross provided the following report on the April 18 Board of Directors meeting:

i. The BOD approved three employments, two changes in employment status and five volunteers

ii. Approved and authorized:

1. Revisions to Travel & Other Employee Reimbursements Guidelines

2. Amendment to salary scheduled in the AEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

3. Procurement Cards to replace credit cards for purchasing

4. Contracts with Zito Business, Affiniti PA, LLC and 8 school districts for increased WAN and/or

internet bandwidth

5. Re-election and employment agreement of James Wagner as executive director for four years

ending June 30, 2021.

6. Adopted ARIN General Operating Budget of $3,270,419 for 2017-2018

iii. Next meeting: May 16, 2017

iv. During ARIN’s 47th Annual Convention Dr. Deborah Clawson, Indiana Area, filled an unexpired term

through June 30, 2019, and Linda K. Walker, Armstrong SD; Kathryn J. Vargo, Leechburg SD; and

Charles R. Glasser, Marion Center Area SD; were elected to fill terms through June 30, 2020.

C. Legislation

No Report Given

D. Apollo-Ridge Education Foundation

In Mr. Duso’s absence the following report was given by Dr. Curci.

Learning Festival – May 13: The Foundation is looking for people who make things to demonstrate their craft as

well as those who own unique or interesting vehicles they wish to display. It’s not too late to sign up. Contact

Cris Kostiuk at 724-478-6010 for details.

Gala/Silent Auction scheduled for Saturday, November 4, at The Links at Spring Church. This year’s theme is

Denim ‘n Derby.

E. Superintendent Report (Dr. Matthew E. Curci)

Apollo Area Lions Club Students of the Month: Allyson Johnson and Abigail Lewis

Viking Pride Wall of Fame

Science & Engineering Fair Awards: 3 of 7 Participants

Dominick Cicala: scholarship offers to Gannon and Clarion Universities

Megan Ost: fourth place award in Behavioral Science

Breanna Murray: sponsor awards from Princeton Alumni Association and ABC Engineering

UPCOMING DATES

April 28 - Prom/Grand March 6-8 PM

May 2 – Elementary Art Show & Book Fair

May 3 – High/Middle School Band Concert

May 4 - Annual "Take Your Child to Work" Day

May 5 – Dance-a-Thon for Zachary Poydence

May 9 – Elementary Invention Convention

May 10 – High School Academic Excellence Ceremony

May 12 – High School Student Council Blood Drive

May 13 – 39th Annual Learning Festival

May 13 – Jazz/Rock Spring Concert

May 15 – Middle School Student of the Month Recognition

May 16 – Spring Into Kindergarten

May 17 – National Honor Society Induction

May 18 – High School Chorus Spring Concert

May 23-24 – Elementary Science Olympiad

May 23-24 – Middle School Science Olympiad

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May 24 – Senior Exit Interviews

May 25 – High School Awards Day

May 25 – Elementary PTA Track & Field Day

May 26 - Snow Make-Up Day – No School

May 29 – Memorial Day Holiday – No School

May 27- Apollo-Ridge Day at Idlewild

May 29 - Memorial Day Holiday

May 31 – Baccalaureate

May 31 – Elementary School Awards Day

May 31 – Middle School Track & Field Day

May 31 – 5th Grade Graduation

F. Student Council

No Report Given

IV. RESOLUTIONS

A. Finance

Resolution A-1

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves payment of District Bills for March 25, 2017, through April 21, 2017, in the

amount of $764,092.78, and the Treasurer’s Report for March 2017.

Resolution A-2

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves the services agreement with Clelian Heights as marked Exhibit A-2.

Resolution A-3

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves an affiliation agreement with Duquesne University School of Education in support of programs leading to Level I Certification as marked Exhibit A-3.

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves Finance resolutions A-1 through A-3. A-1 Payment of District Bills and Treasurer’s Report for March 2017 A-2 Clelian Heights Agreement A-3 Duquesne University Affiliation Agreement

Motion: Mr. Fetterman Second: Mrs. Wenckowski Roll Call:

6 AYE 0 NAY Motion Passed

B. Personnel

Resolution B-1

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves unpaid leaves as marked Exhibit B-1.

Resolution B-2

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves 2016-2017 substitute personnel submitted by Source 4 Teachers as marked

Exhibit B-2.

Resolution B-3

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves 2016-2017 district-hired substitute personnel as marked Exhibit B-3

Resolution B-4

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board accepts the resignation of Mr. Daniel Rzewnicki, Health/Physical Education Teacher,

effective June 5, 2017, for retirement purposes.

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Resolution B-5

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Tabitha Torrell, Elementary Teacher, effective

April 25, 2017.

Resolution B-6

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves Ms. Christie Hepler, North Apollo, as a part-time School Registered Nurse

Assistant at a rate of $20 per hour, effective April 25, 2017, pending receipt of Acts 34, 114, 151, and 168 clearances.

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves Personnel resolutions B-1 through B-6. B-1 Unpaid Leaves

B-2 2016-2017 Source 4 Teachers Substitute Personnel

B-3 2016-2017 District-Hired Substitute Personnel

B-4 Retirement: Daniel Rzewnicki, Health/Physical Education

B-5 Resignation: Ms. Tabitha Torrell, Elementary Teacher

B-6 New Hire: Christie Hepler, Part-Time School Registered Nurse Assistant

Motion: Mrs. Wenckowski Second: Mr. Obriot Roll Call:

6 AYE 0 NAY Motion Passed

C. Curriculum

D. Student Activities

Resolution D-1

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves field trip requests as marked exhibit D-1.

Resolution D-2

Be it resolved the Apollo-Ridge Board approves the facilitation of Foreign Exchange students through the EF High School

Exchange Year organization, pending adherence to Board Policy 239: Foreign Exchange Student.

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves Student Activities resolutions D-1 and D-2. D-1 Field Trips D-2 Foreign Exchange Student Program

Motion: Mrs. Ross Second: Mr. Obriot Roll Call:

6 AYE 0 NAY Motion Passed

E. Student Transportation

F. Facilities and Property Services

G. Food and Nutrition Services

Resolution G-1

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board maintains student school lunch prices for the 2017-2018 school year at $2.45

(Elementary) and $2.70 (Secondary); breakfast prices at $1.10 for both the Elementary and Secondary; adult and ala carte items as

listed in the Agreement with the Nutrition Group for 2017-2018 school year.

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Resolution G-2

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves an agreement with The Nutrition Group for food service management for the

Apollo-Ridge School District effective July 1, 2017 for a one-year term as marked Exhibit G-2.

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves Food and Nutrition Services resolutions G-1 through G-2. G-1 2017-2018 School Lunch Prices G-2 2017-2018 Agreement with Nutrition Group for Food Service Management

Motion: Mr. Obriot Second: Mr. Fetterman Roll Call:

6 AYE 0 NAY Motion Passed

H. Legislation – Board Policy

Resolution H-1

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves the first reading of Board Policy 808: Food Services as marked Exhibit H-1.

Resolution H-2

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves Student Disciplinary Agreement #SDA042417 as presented.

Be it resolved that the Apollo-Ridge Board approves Legislation-Board Policy resolution H-1 through H-2. H-1 Board Policy 808: Food Services H-2 Student Disciplinary Agreement SDA042417

Motion: Mr. Fetterman Second: Mrs. Wenckowski Roll Call:

6 AYE 0 NAY Motion Passed

VIII. Hearing of the General Public

IX. Old Business

X. Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn Motion: Mr. Obriot Second: Mr. Fetterman Voice Vote: 6 AYE 0 NAY Time: 6:49 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION Start: 6:56 PM End: 7:06 PM

NEXT MEETING DATES:

COMMITTEE: Monday, May 15, 2017

LEGISLATIVE: Monday, May 22, 2017

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Exhibit A-2

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EXHIBIT A-3

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EXHIBIT B-1

UNPAID LEAVE REQUESTS

LEAVE DATES REASON

UNP032817 March 29, 2017 – ½ Day PM Medical

UNP032017 March 20, 2017 Illness

UNP033117 April 19, 2017 Personal

UNP032717 March 24, 2017 Illness

UNP040317 March 30, 2017 – ½ Hour Illness

UNP042017 May 5, 2017 Medical

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EXHIBIT B-2

2016-2017 SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL

Submitted by Source 4 Teachers

Pending receipt of Acts 34, 114, 151, and 168 Clearances

Substitute Name Education/Certification

Fello, Susan Elementary K-6 / Reading Specialist

Deptola, Kaitlyn Bachelors Degree

Nuzzo, Cassandra Emergency Permit

Thurston, Adele Emergency Permit

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EXHIBIT B-3

2016-2017 SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL

District-Hired

Pending receipt of Acts 34, 114, 151, and 168 Clearances

NAME ADDRESS CERTIFICATION

Courtney Reddy Apollo Registered Nurse

Carla Campbell North Apollo Licensed Practical Nurse

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EXHIBIT D-1

FIELD TRIP REQUESTS

DATES GRADE/GROUP/TEACHER(S)

/CURRICULUM DESTINATION # STUDENTS COST SUB

May 5, 2017 A-R Life Skills Students Brandi Muffie/Kristen Barta Physical Activities/Travel/Safety

Indiana Area High School Indiana

14 $270

Spec Ed 1

May 4, 2017 High School Drama Club Bethany Greenlee Theater Production

Byham Theater Pittsburgh PA

30 $0

Drama Club 0

May 11, 2017 High School Spanish Classes Kristen Scotece Spanish Food & Culture

Gateway Clipper Pittsburgh PA

60 $0

Spanish Club 0

May 20, 2017 Senior Class Jones/Shoop/Biller Senior Class Trip

Cedar Point Amusement Park Sandusky OH

22 $0

Sr. Class 0

April 21, 2017 (Change in destination)

High School Jazz/Rock & Chorus Bill Duff Art/Music

Point Park/Hard Rock Café/The Mattress Factory Modern Art Museum Pittsburgh PA

25 $0

Chorus Boosters

1

May 15, 2017 High School French Students Linda Misja French Food & Music

Gateway Clipper Pittsburgh PA

35 $0

French Club 0

May 12, 2017 Middle School Chorus Bill Duff Vocal Music Performance

Splash Lagoon Erie PA

90 $0

Chorus Boosters

2

April 25, 2017

First/Second Grade Students Mike Saxion Trout Life Cycle, Entomology, Water Quality

Roaring Run Trail Apollo PA

176 $0

Trout Unlimited

0

Costs include transportation, substitutes, and registration/entry fees

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EXHIBIT G-2

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EXHIBIT H-1

No. 808 SECTION: OPERATIONS TITLE: FOOD SERVICES ADOPTED: January 25, 2010 REVISED:

808. FOOD SERVICES

1. Purpose

The Board recognizes that students require adequate, nourishing food and beverages in order to grow, learn and maintain good health. The Board directs that students shall be provided with adequate space and time to eat meals during the school day.

2. Authority SC 504, 1335, 1337

The Board shall provide food service for school breakfasts and for school lunches that meets the nutritional standards required by state and federal school breakfast and lunch programs.

SC 504

A statement of receipts and expenditures for cafeteria funds shall be presented monthly to the Board for its approval.

SC 504

Food sold by the school may be purchased by students and District employees but only for consumption on school premises and at ala carte prices.

3. Delegation of Responsibility

Operation and supervision of the food services program shall be the responsibility of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services.

SC 504, 1337

Cafeterias shall be operated on a nonprofit basis. A periodic review of the cafeteria accounts shall be made by the Superintendent and Business Manager monthly, and by the auditor annually.

35 P.S. Sec. 655.6 7 CFR Sec. 246.24

The Superintendent or designee shall comply with state and federal requirements for conducting cafeteria health and safety inspections and ensuring employee participation in appropriate inspection services and training programs.

Pol. 246 To reinforce the District's nutrition education program, foods served in school cafeterias shall:

1. Be carefully selected to contribute to students' nutritional well-being and health.

2. Meet nutritional standards specified in laws and regulations.

3. Be prepared by methods that will retain nutritive quality, appeal to students, and foster lifelong healthy

eating habits.

4. Be served in age-appropriate quantities, at reasonable prices.

4. Guidelines SC 504

Surplus accounts shall be used only for the improvement and maintenance of the food service program.

All funds derived from the operation, maintenance or sponsorship of the food service program shall be deposited in the Food Service Account, a special bank account, in the same manner as other District funds. Such funds shall be expended in the manner approved and directed by the Board, but no amount shall be transferred from the Food Service Account to any other account or fund, except that District advances to the food service program may be returned to the District's general fund from any surplus resulting from its operation.

42 U.S.C. Sec. 1751-1769h, 1773 7 CFR Sec. 210.1- 210.31, 220.1-220.21

The District shall participate in the Federal School Breakfast Program and Federal School Lunch Program.

Free/Reduced-Price Meals

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7 CFR Sec. 245.1-245.13

The District shall provide free and reduced-price meals and milk to students in accordance with terms of the National School Lunch and National Breakfast Programs.

The District shall inform parents/guardians of the eligibility standards for free and reduced-price meals.

Reasonable efforts shall be made to provide equal treatment for and protect the identity of students receiving free or reduced-price meals.

A parent/guardian shall have the right to appeal a decision regarding his/her application for free or reduced-price food services to the Superintendent.

Lost, Stolen, and Misused Meal Tickets

The Board recognizes the need for guidelines with respect to internal controls for students who are extended credit in their lunch account.

Parents/Guardians and students shall be advised in writing annually by the Business Office of the District's responsibility regarding availability of credit and of the students’ corresponding responsibility for their credit. Such notice shall be provided at the time applications for Free and Reduced Meals are distributed to households.

The District shall permit a maximum combination of three (3) lunch credits or special meal arrangements resulting from lack of funds to each student within each school year. Similarly, credit to the student without funds to pay for a meal shall be limited to three (3) times in a given school year. No a la carte items may be purchased by students at any time there is a negative balance in a student account, or if there are insufficient funds available to cover the cost of an item.

The District shall maintain a list of student(s) who have insufficient credit or funds in the current school year and the number of occurrences for each student. Similarly, a list of extended credit shall also be maintained. Prior to denying meal options to any student without sufficient funds, the list shall be reviewed to determine if the student has already had at least three (3) credits within that school year.

After the second extended meal credit, a written warning shall be given to the student and the parent/guardian that after one (1) more such occurrence, the student will only have the opportunity to receive alternate meals through the Food Service Department. An alternative meal that may consist of a peanut butter or cheese sandwich, a fruit and vegetable, and milk, or the meal equivalent. . Upon notice, and a maximum negative balance of three school meals, the student may not charge additional regular lunches. Students in grades K-12 will be provided with an alternate meal from the regular served meal. This practice will remain in effect until the student’s account is paid in full. Alternative meals always will be provided to students. Parents/guardians will be responsible for the costs of such alternative meals and of any regular meals received by the student on credit.

The District reserves the right to institute additional regulations in cases involving continual or flagrant misuse of the food service account.

References:

School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 504, 1335, 1337

Public Eating Places – 35 P.S. Sec. 655.6 Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 – P.L. 108-265 School Lunch and Breakfast Programs – 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1751-1769h, 1773 National Food Service Programs, Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations – 7 CFR Sec. 210.1-210.31, 220.1-220.21, 245.1-245.13, 246.24 Board Policy – 246