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Agenda 2-18-14 Item 5.1 Approved: 2-18-14 1 HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 24, 2014 Prior to the Call to Order, Carol Kaufmann read the following statement “Once the meeting is called to order no public comment slips will be accepted by the Board. Public comment is limited to Harrisburg City residents only. School District Policy 903 will be followed during the Board of School Directors public meeting. Copies of this policy are on the table in the back of the room.” 1. & 2. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board of School Directors of the Harrisburg School District held a regular meeting on Friday, January 24, 2014 in the boardroom of the Administration Building, 2101 North Front Street, Building 2, Harrisburg, PA, pursuant to due notice to each Board Member. Jennifer Smallwood, President of the Board of School Directors, called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm followed by the flag salute. 3. ROLL CALL & ANNOUNCEMENTS Roll Call: Monica Blackston-Bailey Present (8) Present (1) Absent LaTasha Frye Absent Destini Hodges Present Adara Jackson Present Lola Lawson Present Danielle Robinson Present Jennifer Smallwood Present James Thompson Present Patricia Whitehead-Myers Present Present: Dr. Sybil Knight-Burney, Superintendent Peggy Morningstar, Chief Financial Officer Carol Kaufmann, Board Secretary Samuel T. Cooper, III, Solicitor, Dilworth Paxson Gene G. Veno, Chief Recovery Officer Asher Potts, Student Representative

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HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Friday, January 24, 2014

Prior to the Call to Order, Carol Kaufmann read the following statement

“Once the meeting is called to order no public comment slips will be accepted by the Board. Public comment is limited to Harrisburg City residents only. School District Policy 903 will be followed during the Board of School Directors public meeting. Copies of this policy are on the table in the back of the room.”

1. & 2. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Board of School Directors of the Harrisburg School District held a regular meeting on Friday, January 24, 2014 in the boardroom of the Administration Building, 2101 North Front Street, Building 2, Harrisburg, PA, pursuant to due notice to each Board Member. Jennifer Smallwood, President of the Board of School Directors, called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm followed by the flag salute.

3. ROLL CALL & ANNOUNCEMENTS Roll Call:

Monica Blackston-Bailey Present (8) Present (1) Absent LaTasha Frye Absent Destini Hodges Present Adara Jackson Present Lola Lawson Present Danielle Robinson Present Jennifer Smallwood Present James Thompson Present Patricia Whitehead-Myers Present Present: Dr. Sybil Knight-Burney, Superintendent Peggy Morningstar, Chief Financial Officer

Carol Kaufmann, Board Secretary Samuel T. Cooper, III, Solicitor, Dilworth Paxson Gene G. Veno, Chief Recovery Officer Asher Potts, Student Representative

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3. ROLL CALL & ANNOUNCEMENTS-Cont’d. Ms. Smallwood announced that an Executive Session was held this evening from 5:30-6:40pm and received information regarding the superintendent’s contract, a settlement agreement and collective bargaining matters. 4. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 24, 2014 AGENDA Ms. Smallwood called for a motion to amend the agenda by adding Item 9.8 Superintendent’s Contract. Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve the addition of Item 9.8. Second: Ms. Whitehead-Myers Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (7) Yes Ms. Frye Absent (1) No Ms. Hodges Yes (1) Absent Ms. Jackson Yes Motion carried Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson No Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve the amended agenda of January 24, 2014. Second: Ms. Jackson Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Frye Absent (8) Yes Ms. Hodges Yes (0) No Ms. Jackson Yes (1) Absent Ms. Lawson Yes Motion carried Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.1 December 2, 2013 5.2 December 16, 2013 Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 5.1 and 5.2. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Hodges Yes (8) Yes Ms. Jackson Yes (0) No Ms. Lawson Yes (1) Absent Ms. Robinson Yes Motion carried Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Smallwood Yes

6. PUBLIC COMMENT-AGENDA ITEMS (Time limit of three minutes per person) Sherry Magnuson-HEA President-commented on Item 9.4(a), that a letter was given to Dr. Knight-Burney yesterday informing her that the teacher in the City of Harrisburg were going to vote today to rescind the Agreement that was negotiated prior to the start of the school year. 79% of HEA membership voted today and the vote was 389 to 0 in favor of the rescission of the Agreement. (A Resolution illustrating a timeline commencing with the appointment of Mr. Veno as CRO and bargaining began was distributed to Board members.) HEA bargained in good faith that the district’s projected shortfall of $4.5 million was at the end of the 12-13 SY. HEA ratified an Agreement on August 6, 2013 based on this information which reduced and agreed to a 5% salary reduction and a doubling of health insurance premiums. In October 2013 the district discovered millions of additional funds and last month after the official audit was completed staff learned that the district in fact had a fund balance of $23 million. She read form the Resolution…“Therefore, let it be resolved, the 24th day of January , 2014, that based upon the changed circumstances as set forth above, HEA hereby rescinds it ratification of the tentative agreement negotiated prior to the start of the 2013-2014 school year.” Nichelle Chivis-AFSCME Staff Representative-commented on Item 9.4(b), that the AFSCME tentative Agreement ratified in August had not been approved by the Board five months after the membership voted to approve the tentative agreement. She requested an explanation. Stanley Lawson-116 Pine Street-commented on the fund balance and recommended the Board address four areas: full-day kindergarten, staff salaries, taxes, and paying down the debt. 7. REPORTS

7.1 Superintendent’s Report-Dr. Sybil Knight-Burney

Showed a picture of Ms. Lawson being sworn in by Judge Robert Jennings

Introduced Indira ridgeway as the Student Representative, replacing Nicholas Carter.

Recognized Board members with certificates in honor of School Board Recognition Month

Nichole Echols, PTA President at Downey School, talked about the Downey Dolphins Basketball and Cheerleading Team.

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7. REPORTS 7.1 Superintendent’s Report-Dr. Sybil Knight-Burney-Cont’d.

Presented photos of our NJROTC Drill Competition-our color guard is asked to appear in many events around the region

MLK Day of Service-This year was very successful. Our student representatives to the Board developed the agenda and program for the day. They were unable to attend tonight’s board meeting and would like to discuss their experience at the next meeting. Video of events was shown.

Karen F. Snider Student and Family Health Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony will be held on February 5 at 11:00am at Camp Curtin. The public is invited.

Ms. Robinson announced that five district students were selected to county band, a great honor.

7.2 Harrisburg Public Schools Foundation-Karen Snider, Executive Director Ms. Snider provided a written and verbal report of activities by the Foundation. She also announced the Foundation will develop an alumni association.

7.3 Academic, Instruction, and Student Services Committee-Destini Hodges, Chair Ms. Hodges reported that the next meeting will be held on January 28, 2014 at 6:00pm in the boardroom.

7.4 Ad Hoc Negotiations/Human Resources Committee-Jennifer Smallwood, Chair Ms. Smallwood reported that an Ad Hoc Negotiations meeting was held on January 9 at

10:00am with HEA, AFSCME, and Act 93 groups to plan successive meetings. The HR Committee met on January 16 from 6:30-7:45pm to review upcoming personnel actions.

7.5 Budget, Facilities, and Finance Committee-James Thompson, Chair Mr. Thompson reported that meetings were held on January 6 and January 13. Items reviewed

and discussed included presentation of options for repair to Foose Music Room, a CFO report on closed buildings and reimbursement from PDE, final terms with Landmark, status of SciTech PlanCon, the Stambaugh Ness audit report for 12-13 indicting a surplus of $10.8 million, and plans for PreK and full-day kindergarten programs. Thomas Flagg, Positive Energy Director, gave a brief report of the International Jazz ballet Troupe who recently held a three-day event. 7.6 Community Relations Committee- Monica Blackston-Bailey , Chair Ms. Blackston-Bailey reported that the next meeting will be held on February 26 at Foose School at 6:00pm 7.7 Policy and Procedure Committee-LaTasha Frye, Chair Ms. Frye was absent.

7.8 Harrisburg Community College Delegate Report-Ms. Lawson Ms. Lawson stated that meetings are quarterly and there is no report at this time. 7.9 Capital Area Intermediate Unit Delegate Report-Patricia Whitehead-Myers Ms. Whitehead-Myers stated there was no report for this evening. Interested persons can find

information on the CAIU website.

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7. REPORTS

7.10 Chief Recovery Officer Report Mr. Veno provided a brief history of the Recovery Plan and events leading to the need for an amended plan. He stated that the narrative of the amended plan and a copy of tonight’s powerpoint presentation will be available on the district’s website. Highlights of Mr. Veno’s presentation included a forecast of finances, baseline scenario, parameters, key elements, and specifics of the amended plan, a financial impact of the amended plan initiatives on the long range forecast, the amended plan projected results, a flexible and shared savings approach, a shared savings matrix, shared savings conditions, and other provisions (Mr. Veno noted there is a change from CEO to CFO and there are no changes to pages 41 and 42--of the approved recovery plan—in the amended plan.) 8. BUDGET ADMINISTRATION The Administration recommends approval of the following items:

Item Check Register Date

Check Numbers Amount

8.1 12-20-13 94119-94282 $1,658,062.66 8.2 12-27-13 94283-94353 $363,310.74 8.3 1-3-14 94356-94386 $116,116.66 8.4 1-10-14 94387-94504 $604,501.87 Total: $2,741,991.93

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 8.1-8.4. Second: Ms. Blackston-Bailey Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Hodges Yes (8) Yes Ms. Jackson Yes (0) No Ms. Lawson Yes (1) Absent Ms. Robinson Yes Motion carried Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Smallwood Yes

8.5 Approve attached Treasurer’s Report for the month of December 2013 Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Item 8.5. Second: Ms. Blackston-Bailey Discussion: None

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8. BUDGET ADMINISTRATION 8.6 BUDGET TRANSFERS: 2013-2014

The Administration recommends approval of the following items: A. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1011001021008490/610 Fall Mini Grant Supplies $300.00 1011001021008490/757 Fall Mini Grant N/C Equip $300.00 Total $300.00 $300.00 Explanation: Increase Equipment budget of Fall Mini Grant at Marshall School. B. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1033004140040490/610 Homeless Grant Supplies $201.50 1033004140040490/599 Homeless Grant Misc Pur $201.50 Total $201.50 $201.50 Explanation: To cover the cost of bowling party for Homeless students.

C. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1012000000056310/330 SpEd Prof Services $20,000.00 1012000000056310/345 SpEd Temp Services $20,000.00 Total $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Explanation: To cover the cost of temporary special education employees. D. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1032500002020560/630 Soccer Food $100.00 1032500003030562/610 Wrestling Supplies $100.00 Total $100.00 $100.00 Explanation: To pay for wrestling supplies.

E. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1026400000060000/430 Maintenance Repairs $10,000.00 1026100000060000/111 Facility Salaries $7,500.00 1026500000060000/430 Vehicle Repairs $10,000.00 1026100000060000/345 Facility Temp Services $7,500.00 Total $17,500.00 $17,500.00 Explanation: To cover the cost of repairs and salary of temp employee.

F. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1026200000060000/442 Facility Rental $3,000.00 1026200000060900/610 District Supplies $3,000.00 Total $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Explanation: To balance account of district supplies.

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8. BUDGET ADMINISTRATION 8.6 BUDGET TRANSFERS: 2013-2014

G. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1026600000054100/181 Security Salaries $2,000.00 1026600000066100/345 Security Temp Salaries $2,000.00 Total $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Explanation: To cover the salary of temp security employee. H. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1011000003033110/599 SciTech Misc Purchase $1,600.00 1011000003033110/610 SciTech Supplies $1,600.00 Total $1,600.00 $1,600.00 Explanation: To cover the cost of paper for SciTech.

I. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1014504140098480/329 Federal Programs Prof Ed $5,000.00 1028504140040100/345 Federal Programs Temp Serv $5,000.00 Total $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Explanation: To cover the cost of temp Admin services in Federal Programs. J. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1011000001001115/513 BF Contracted Carriers $2,079.88 1011000001001170/650 Technology Supplies $2,079.88 Total $2,079.88 $2,079.88 Explanation: To purchase supplies for Ben Franklin. K. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1011000001005110/329 Foose Prof Education $58,050.00 1011000001004110/345 Downey Temp Salary $100.00 1012000000056310/345 SpEd Temp Salary $40,000.00 1023800001001110/345 BF Principal Temp Salary $750.00 1023800001005110/345 Foose Principal Temp Salary $5,000.00 1023800001016110/345 Rowland Prin Temp Salary $200.00 1025100000055100/345 Business Office Temp Salary $9,000.00 1026600000066100/345 Security Temp Salary $3,000.00 Total $58,050.00 $58,050.00 Explanation: To cover the cost of temporary employee’s within district facilities.

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8. BUDGET ADMINISTRATION 8.6 BUDGET TRANSFERS: 2013-2014

L. ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO 1011000003055110/322 Instruction Prof Ed $60,000.00 1011000003030100/757 HH N/C Equip $60,000.00 Total $60,000.00 $60,000.00 Explanation: To purchase computers for Cougar Academy.

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 8.6A-L. Second: Ms. Robinson Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Robinson Yes (8) Yes Mr. Thompson Yes (0) No Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (1) Absent Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Motion carried Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS

9.1 Use of Facilities Requests The following requests have been received by the Business Services Office and are submitted to the Board of Directors for approval based upon availability subject to Policy 707 of the Harrisburg School District Board Policy Manual:

A. GROUP: Junior League of Harrisburg LOCATION: Harrisburg High Gymnasium

ACTIVITY: Bargain Box Sale DATE(S): April 11&12, 2014 TIMES: 4:00pm – 10:00pm (Friday set-up) 6:00am – 3:00pm (Saturday)

COST: Class III – No Fee RESPONSIBLE: Laura Schmidt

B. GROUP: Les Ballet Jazz Montreal LOCATION: Harrisburg High Auditorium

ACTIVITY: Ballet Performance DATE(S): January 21, 22, 23, 2014 TIMES: 9:00am – 6:00pm

9:00am – 3:00pm (January 23, 2014) COST: Class IV – Fee waived

RESPONSIBLE: Jean-Hughes Rochette

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9.1 Use of Facilities Requests-Cont’d. B.1 Approve the waiver of fees outlined in Policy #707 related to the use of John Harris High School auditorium/stage for Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal on January 21-23, 2014 in consideration of performances for the John Harris High School student body and general public. All other requirements of the policy, including insurance requirements, remain in effect. Motion: Ms. Hodges moved to approve Items 9.1, A, B, and B1. Second: Ms. Jackson Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Robinson Yes (8) Yes Mr. Thompson Yes (0) No Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (1) Absent Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Motion carried Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

9.2 Approve vendor and add to list of approved vendors for Fundraiser Requests Zeiger & Sons, Inc, Wholesale Florists 2300 Woodlawn St, Harrisburg, PA 17104 (717) 564-6800

Motion: Ms. Hodges moved to approve Item 9.2. Second: Ms. Jackson Discussion: None

Roll Call: Mr. Thompson Yes (8) Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (0) No Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (1) Absent Ms. Frye Absent Motion carried Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS

9.3 Fundraisers Requests The Administration recommends approval of the following fundraiser requests:

A. GROUP: Marshall Middle School Academy ACTIVITY: Past for Pennies DATE: February 3, 2014 – February 21, 2014 REASON: Money will be donated to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society COMPANY: n/a PRICE: $.01 PROFIT: Donating money RESPONSIBLE: Mary Porter

B. GROUP: Marshall Middle School Academy

ACTIVITY: Winter Wonderland Dance DATE: January 31, 2014 REASON: Money will be used towards student council activities. COMPANY: n/a PRICE: $1.00 PROFIT: 80% RESPONSIBLE: Marisol Craig

C. GROUP: Marshall Middle School Academy ACTIVITY: Mother Son/Father Daughter Dance DATE: February 1, 2014 – February 15, 2014 REASON: Money will be used towards Marshall School Activities COMPANY: n/a PRICE: $2.00 students - $3.00 Adults PROFIT: 80% RESPONSIBLE: Marisol Craig

D. GROUP: SciTech Key Club ACTIVITY: Kiss a senior Goodbye DATE: May 12, 2014 – May 21, 2014 REASON: Money will be donated to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or designated

charity COMPANY: n/a PRICE: $1.00 PROFIT: Donating money RESPONSIBLE: Deborah Crawford

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9.3 Fundraisers Requests E. GROUP: SciTech Key Club

ACTIVITY: Stuck for a Buck DATE: April 9, 2014 REASON: Money will be donated to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or designated

charity COMPANY: n/a PRICE: $1.00 - $2.00 PROFIT: Donating money RESPONSIBLE: Deborah Crawford

F. GROUP: SciTech Key Club ACTIVITY: Sundae Surprise DATE: March 12, 2014 – March 14, 2014 REASON: Money will be donated to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or designated

charity COMPANY: n/a PRICE: $2.00 PROFIT: Donating money RESPONSIBLE: Deborah Crawford

G. GROUP: SciTech Key Club ACTIVITY: Candy for Cures DATE: February 7, 2014 – February 12, 2014 REASON: Money will be donated to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or designated

charity COMPANY: n/a PRICE: $1.00 a bag PROFIT: Donating money RESPONSIBLE: Deborah Crawford

H. GROUP: Rowland School

ACTIVITY: Valentine’s Day Carnation Sale DATE: February 3, 2014 – February 14, 2014 REASON: Money will be used to support sending students to the Purple Feet

Foundation Summer Program at Eastern University. COMPANY: Zeiger & Sons PRICE: $.40 per flower PROFIT: 60% RESPONSIBLE: Martha Rougeux

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9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS

9.3 Fundraisers Requests-Cont’d. Motion: Ms. Blackston-Bailey moved to approve Items 9.3, A-H. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (8) Yes Ms. Frye Absent (0) No Ms. Hodges Yes (1) Absent Ms. Jackson Yes Motion carried Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

9.4 CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS/MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING The Administration recommends ratification of the following items: A. Agreement between the Harrisburg School District and the Harrisburg Education Association for the 2013-14 fiscal year as signed by the HEA President the President of the Harrisburg School District Board of Education on June 10, 2013 B. Agreement between the Harrisburg School District and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, District Council 90 Local 2063 for the 2013-14 fiscal year as tentatively agreed to by AFSCME Local 2063 and the President of the Harrisburg School District on June 17, 2013 C. Agreement between the Harrisburg School District and the Harrisburg Education Association to place identified staff on salary schedule as agreed by parties and signed by the HEA President the President of the Harrisburg School District Board of Education on December 4, 2013 Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve Items 9.4, A-C. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Frye Absent (5) Yes Ms. Hodges No (2) No Ms. Jackson Abstain (1) Abstain Ms. Lawson Yes (1) Absent Ms. Robinson Yes Motion carried Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers No Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS 9.4 CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS/MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING The Administration recommends approval of the following items subject to the final review of the Chief Financial Officer, Business Manager, and Solicitor:

D. Preschool Education Program Agreement with Capital Area Head Start to provide Pre- K classrooms at $5,000 per classroom per year to conduct a pre-kindergarten program in various district school buildings E. Agreement with NHS Pennsylvania to provide educational services to students with autism and/or emotional disturbance who the District, the student’s parents or guardian/s, and NHS Pennsylvania have determined will benefit from placement in the NHS School for a term through July 31, 2014 F. Agreement with the Lancaster County Bible Church regarding the donation of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) (“the Donation”) to support the after-school homework program, to provide funds for the renovation of classrooms and the outdoor play areas at the District’s Scott Elementary School (“Scott”) (collectively, the “Projects”); and provide volunteers to assist in said projects G. Agreement with the National Career Academy Coalition Magnet Schools of America to develop a K-12 career academy model and apply for the Youth CareerConnect Grant through the U.S. Department of Labor in partnership with business and higher education at a cost of $13,550 funded through the Superintendent’s professional services budget in the general fund H. Agreement for the Rental of the Forum with the Pennsylvania Department of General Services for the 2014 Harrisburg High School graduation at a cost of $650.00 I. Adjustment in health benefit (medical only) premium costs to be paid by the district for the remainder of the 2013-14 fiscal year, based upon the evaluation of the experience rates to date and potential savings to the district J. Memorandum of Understanding with the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the participation in the development of the Pennsylvania Dashboard/Early Warning System and Intervention Catalog Note: This MOU allows for the voluntary submission of data by the District, PDE’s reciprocal role and responsibilities regarding said data, and the protection of the District’s dashboard data. There is no cost to the district.

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9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS 9.4 CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS/MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING-Cont’d. Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve Items 9.4, D-J. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Hodges Yes (8) Yes Ms. Jackson Yes (0) No Ms. Lawson Yes (1) Absent Ms. Robinson Yes Motion carried Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Smallwood Yes

9.5 RESOLUTION -2014-2015 FY Budget and Tax Levies-See attached Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Item 9.5. Second: Ms. Robinson Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Jackson Yes (8) Yes Ms. Lawson Yes (0) No Ms. Robinson Yes (1) Absent Mr. Thompson Yes Motion carried Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

9.6 Select Option #3 presented by McKissick Associates Architects related to the remediation of the structural failure of the Music Room Addition at the Foose Elementary School Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Item 9.6. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes (8) Yes Ms. Robinson Yes (0) No Mr. Thompson Yes (1) Absent Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Motion carried Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes

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9.7 RESOLUTION-2012-2103 FINANCIAL AUDIT-see attached Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Item 9.7. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Mr. Thompson Yes (8) Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (0) No Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (1) Absent Ms. Frye Absent Motion carried Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

9.8 Approve the contract of the Superintendent subject to the final review by the Solicitor Motion: Mr. Thompson moved to approve Item 9.8. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: Ms. Robinson stated her objection to voting on this item tonight, that she recommends a vote after the Solicitor has reviewed the contract. Ms. Smallwood commented that the contract being considered was written by the Levin Group law firm and Mr .Cooper has reviewed the process.. Additionally the Superintendent’s contract will extend automatically on January 31 if a vote is not taken this evening.

Roll Call: Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (7) Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (1) No Ms. Frye Absent (1) Absent Ms. Hodges Yes Motion carried Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson No Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise.

10.1 ADMINISTRATIVE A. Appointment (start date is contingent upon completion of all paperwork)

1. Dana Andrews Transportation Supervisor at the Administrative Building, 260 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, salary of $40,000.00, effective 12/17/2014. Replacing Lisa Myers, who resigned.

2. Dean Garges Acting Principal at Rowland, 260 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, salary of $93,627.95, effective 1/16/2014. Replacing Roma Benjamin, who resigned.

3. Alexis Wertz From Teacher on Special Assignment as Acting Assistant Principal at Rowland, at an additional daily rate differential of $44.12, effective 12/17/2013. To: cting Assistant Principal at Rowland, total daily rate of $320.25, effective 12/17/2013.

Motion: Ms. Hodges moved to approve Items 10.1, A1-3. Second: Ms. Jackson Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (8) Yes Ms. Frye Absent (0) No Ms. Hodges Yes (1) Absent Ms. Jackson Yes Motion carried Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

B. Retirement 1. Roma

Benjamin Principal at Rowland, effective 01/17/2014.

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Item 10.1, B1. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Frye Absent (8) Yes Ms. Hodges Yes (0) No Ms. Jackson Yes (1) Absent Ms. Lawson Yes Motion carried Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise. 10.2 PROFESSIONAL A. Appointments (start date is contingent upon completion of all paperwork)

1. Karen Anderson

4th Grade Teacher at Melrose, 189 day employee, range 4, step 1, salary of $45,621.00 (pending verification of credentials), effective 1/22/2014. Replacing Melody Nissley, who resigned.

2. Ayana Casey Guidance Counselor at Marshall, 189 day employee, range 7, step 3, salary of $49,505.00 (pending verification of credentials), effective 1/23/2014. Replacing Eleanor Gordon, who retired.

3. Avery Cloud Health and Physical Education Teacher at Marshall, 189 day employee, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00, effective 1/23/2014. Replacing Jackie Sanderson, who resigned.

4. Susan Cristello 5th Grade Learning Support at Rowland, 189 day employee, range 5, step 1, salary of $46,905.00 (pending verification of credentials), effective 1/22/2014. Replacing Stacie Bender, who resigned.

5. Michelle Fisher 8th Grade Emotional Support at Marshall, 189 day employee, range 5, step 1, salary of $46,905.00, effective 1/22/2014. Replacing Patricia Johnson, who resigned.

6. Alicia Rossi 8th Grade Learning Support at Camp Curtin, 189 day employee, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00, effective 1/22/2014. Replacing Shelby Jones, who transferred.

7. Samantha Shewmaker

Long Term Substitute 8th Grade Learning Support at Rowland, daily rate of $221.00, effective 1/23/2014. Replacing an employee on leave.

8. Nicole Stone Special Education Teacher at John Harris, 189 day employee, range 5, step 1, salary of $46,905.00, effective 1/22/2014. Replacing Carson Book, who resigned.

9. Treena Watson Long Term Substitute 9th – 12th Emotional Support Social Studies Teacher at John Harris, daily rate of $221.00, effective 1/22/2014.

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 10.2, A1-9. Second: Ms. Blackston-Bailey Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes (8) Yes Ms. Jackson Yes (0) No Ms. Lawson Yes (1) Absent Ms. Robinson Yes Motion carried Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Absent

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise. 10.2 PROFESSIONAL B. Voluntary Transfer (with change in pay)

1. Brian Long From: SIG Math Interventionist at Rowland. To: 2nd Grade Teacher at Foose, range 5, level 1, salary of $46,905.00, effective 1/23/2014.

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Item 10.2, B1. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Jackson Yes (8) Yes Ms. Lawson Yes (0) No Ms. Robinson Yes (1) Absent Mr. Thompson Yes Motion carried Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

C. Rescind Appointment

1. Ritamarie Jimenez

Guidance Counselor at Camp Curtin, effective 12/17/2013.

D. Voluntary Transfer (with no change in pay)

1. Avery DeVoe From: Title 1 English Teacher at SciTech To: English Language Arts Teacher at SciTech, effective 9/3/2013.

2. Catherine Fisher

From: 2nd Grade Teacher at Melrose To: Reading Specialist at Melrose, effective 1/22/2014.

3. Nicole Wolf From: Title 1 Reading Teacher at Downey. To: Reading Specialist at Marshall, effective 1/23/2014.

E. Resignation

1. Michele Davidson

6th Grade Emotional Support at Marshall, effective 1/6/2014.

2. Leslie Harrington

5th Grade Learning Support at Camp Curtin, effective 1/3/2014 *NOTE: This resignation effective date could be delayed up to 60 days, in accordance with the PA School Code.

F. End of Assignment

1. Thomas Lindsay Long Term Substitute Art Teacher at Camp Curtin, effective 12/13/2013.

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise. 10.2 PROFESSIONAL G. Corrections

1. Ayesha Hasan From: 2nd Grade Teacher at Melrose, 189 day employee, range 5, step 1, salary of $46,905.00 (pending verification of credentials, effective 1/6/2014. To: 2nd Grade Teacher at Melrose, 189 day employee, range 5, step 1, salary of $46,905.00 (pending verification of credentials, effective 1/13/2014.

2. Jaime Marshall From: Reading Specialist at Marshall, effective 11/20/2013. To: Reading Specialist at Marshall, effective 1/17/2014. Professional employee released, 60 day hold has expired.

3. Rosemary Okoth-Ogola

From: Title I Reading Specialist at John Harris, 189 day employee, range 5, step 2, salary of $47,109.00, effective 12/4/2013. Replacing Emily Wesco, who resigned. To: Title I Reading Specialist at John Harris, 189 day employee, range 5, step 2, salary of $47,109.00, effective 12/17/2013. Replacing Emily Wesco, who resigned.

Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve Items 10.2, C, D1-3, E1-2, F, and G1-3. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Robinson Yes (8) Yes Mr. Thompson Yes (0) No Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (1) Absent Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Motion carried Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

10.3 CLASSIFIED A. Appointments (start date is contingent upon completion of all paperwork)

1. Lucinda Armwood

Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 19th & Derry Street, 189 days, 3.0 hours per day, hourly rate of $10.29, effective 1/22/2014. Replacing Mary Reid, who resigned.

2. Ebony Brown Part Time Food Service Worker at Melrose, 189 day employee, hourly rate of $8.40, effective 1/6/2014. Replacing Maria Esmurria, who resigned.

3. Cody Burt Food Service Secretary at Rowland, 260 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, hourly rate of $11.75, effective 1/27/2014. Replacing Marjorie Seymour, who retired.

4. Thomas Daniels

Access Secretary in the Administration Building, 260 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, hourly rate of $11.75, effective 1/22/2014.

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise. 10.3 CLASSIFIED A. Appointments-Cont’d.

5. Elaine Hayes Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 17th & Derry Street, 189 days, 3.0 hours per day, hourly rate of $10.29, effective 1/22/2014.

6. Amber Holton Safety Monitor at Marshall, 189 day employee, 8 hours per day, hourly pay rate $10.29 per hour, effective 1/23/2014. Replacing Brittany Holton, who transferred.

7. Charlene Miller Part Time Food Service Worker at Marshall, 189 day employee, hourly rate of $8.40, effective 1/6/2014. Replacing Essie Dodd, who resigned.

8. Barbie Moore Part Time Food Service Worker at Foose, 189 day employee, hourly rate of $8.40, effective 1/24/2014. Replacing Latasha Thomas, who resigned.

9. Erick Neeck Part Time Food Service Worker at Camp Curtin, 189 day employee, hourly rate of $8.40, effective 1/24/2014. Replacing Rosa Edrington, who was promoted.

10. Andre Torbert Substitute Truck Driver at Rowland, 189 day employee, hourly rate of $10.59, effective 1/24/2014.

11. Tyshiem Holmes

Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 13th & Sycamore, 3.0 hours per day, hourly rate of $10.29, effective 1/22/2014. Replacing Lisanette Torres-Pizarro, who was terminated.

Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to approve Items 10.3, 1-11. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Mr. Thompson Yes (8) Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (0) No Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (1) Absent Ms. Frye Absent Motion carried Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise. 10.3 CLASSIFIED B. Rescind Appointment

1. Mary Dehart Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 19th & Derry Street, effective 10/23/2013.

2. Ryan Finney Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at Rowland, effective 10/23/2013.

3. Tracy Rouscher Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 6th & Reilly, effective 10/23/2013

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 10.3, B1-3. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (8) Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (0) No Ms. Frye Absent (1) Absent Ms. Hodges Yes Motion carried Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

10.3 CLASSIFIED C. Promotion

1. Constance Ambrose

From: Part Time Food Service Worker at John Harris To: Full Time Food Service Worker at Rowland, 189 day employee, 8 hours per day, hourly rate of $8.40, effective 12/23/2013. Replacing Simone McKune who resigned.

2. Rosa Edrington From: Part Time Food Service Worker at Camp Curtin. To: Full Time Food Service Worker at Ben Franklin, 189 day employee, 8 hours per day, hourly rate of $8.40, effective 12/23/2013. Replacing Carla Wise, who resigned.

3. Catherine Hill From: Custodian at Camp Curtin To: Head Custodian (1B) at Camp Curtin, 260 day employee, 8 hours per day, hourly rate of $15.51, effective 1/22/2014. Replacing Nina Trollinger, who retired.

4. Julian Hill From: Substitute Food Service Worker at Downey. To: Full Time Food Service Worker at Downey, 189 day employee, 8 hours per day, hourly rate of $8.40, effective 12/23/2013. Replacing Manuela Osuna, who retired.

5. Yvonne Scales From: Substitute Food Service Worker district wide. To: Part Time Food Service Worker at Melrose, 189 day employee, hourly rate of $8.40, effective 1/24/2014. Replacing Luisa Ubaldini, who resigned.

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise. 10.3 CLASSIFIED C. Promotion-Cont’d. Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 10.3, C1-5 Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (8) Yes Ms. Frye Absent (0) No Ms. Hodges Yes (1) Absent Ms. Jackson Yes Motion carried Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

D. Involuntary Transfer (with no change in pay)

1. Deborah Ballard

From: Cafeteria Monitor at Camp Curtin To: Cafeteria Monitor at Ben Franklin, effective 12/9/2013.

E. Resignation

1. Davina Bellamy Food Service Worker at Ben Franklin, effective 3/3/2014. 2. Paquitta Curry Substitute Food Service Worker at Scott, effective 12/6/2013. 3. Essie Dodd Food Service Worker at Marshall, effective 12/20/2013. 4. Latasha Thomas Food Service Worker at Foose, effective 1/3/2014.

F. Termination

1. Christine Hughes

Substitute Food Service Worker at John Harris, effective 10/1/2013.

2. Lisanette Torres-Pizarro

Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 13th & Sycamore Street, effective 10/1/2013.

G. Correction

1. Aileen Cintron From: Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 17th & Derry Street, 189 days, 3.0 hours per day, $10.29 per hour, effective 10/23/2013. To: Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 19th & Derry Street, 189 days, 3.0 hours per day, $10.29 per hour, effective 10/23/2013.

2. Nina Trollinger From: Retirement as Head Custodian at SciTech, effective 3/30/2012. To: Retirement as Head Custodian at Camp Curtin, effective 3/30/2012.

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise. 10.3 CLASSIFIED Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 10.3, D, E, F, and G. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Frye Absent (8) Yes Ms. Hodges Yes (0) No Ms. Jackson Yes (1) Absent Ms. Lawson Yes Motion carried Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

10.4 SUPPLEMENTAL A. Appointments (start date is contingent upon completion of all paperwork). 1. Homebound Instruction for the 2013-2014 school year. Tutoring Homebound Students, salary is the HEA contracted rate of $30.50 per hour.

Name Location Effective Date Erica Baylor District Wide 01/24/2014

2. Special Education Facilitator in Special Education Department, effective 2013- 2014 school year, stipend $5,772.00 (prorated).

Nicole Mortelliti Temporary Position replacing Alexis Wertz, who is on special assignment. Daily Rate of supplemental is $30.54, effective 1/22/2014.

3. SciTech – effective 2013 – 2014 School year.

Name Position Supplemental Amount

Deborah Crawford Interscholastic Club Advisor – Key Club $1,028.50 Michelle Palmer-Felton

Interscholastic Club Advisor – Future Teachers

$1,028.50

George Elo Interscholastic Club Advisor – International Club

$ 514.25

Anayanci Pfender Interscholastic Club Advisor – International Club

$ 514.25

Paul DelPriore Interscholastic Club Advisor – Mock Trial

$1,028.50

Kerensa Finley Interscholastic Club Advisor – Student Council

$1,028.50

Robert Steps Interscholastic Club Advisor – Robotics $1,028.50

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise. 10.4 SUPPLEMENTAL A. Appointments 3. SciTech-Cont’d.

Nicole Vance Interscholastic Club Advisor – Cougar Ambassadors

$1,028.50

4. Rowland Leadership Team – Teams will meet every Tuesday from 7:30-8:15 am to discuss building level data, testing, curriculum, scheduling, behavior, and building climate concerns. Funding source is general funds. Salary is the HEA contracted rate of $30.50 per hour, effective 2013-2014 school year.

Name Amy Benjamin

B. Induction Teacher Mentor for the 2013-2014 school year. 1. Appointment

Mentor Name Mentee Name Supplemental Pay Amount Susan Betcke Abigail Choate $1,543.00 in 2 payments Rodger Hines Doreen Staikos $1,543.00 in 2 payments Harvey Kutz Megan Francis $1,543.00 in 2 payments Alicia Moul Heather Otstot $1,543.00 in 2 payments Rebecca Negley Maria Fiamingo $1,543.00 in 2 payments Erik Reisinger Matthew Clark $1,543.00 in 2 payments Magdalyn Snelbaker Melissa Pottinger $1,543.00 in 2 payments Jessica Snyder Danielle Johnson $1,543.00 in 2 payments Dina Taucher Joshua Keebler $1,543.00 in 2 payments Kere Washington Tylor Hykes $1,543.00 in 2 payments

2. Rescind Appointment for the Induction Teacher Mentor Appointment

Mentor Name Mentee Name Effective Date Sandra Pharris Shelby Jones 2013-2014 School Year

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 10.4, A1-4 and B1-2. Second: Ms. Blackston-Bailey Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Hodges Yes (8) Yes Ms. Jackson Yes (0) No Ms. Lawson Yes (1) Absent Ms. Robinson Yes Motion carried Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Smallwood Yes

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise. 10.4 SUPPLEMENTAL C. Corrections 1. Winter Sports Coaching Positions – Wrestling for the 2013-2014 school year.

Name Correction Needed Jermaine Crosson End the split contract for Assistant Wrestling Coach, as

stated on the 12/16/2013 board agenda and increase supplemental pay amount.by $531.25, for a total supplemental pay of $1,062.50.

Dana Andrews Rescind supplemental appointment for Assistant Wrestling Coach (split), as stated on the 12/16/2013 board agenda.

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 10.4, C1. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Jackson Yes (8) Yes Ms. Lawson Yes (0) No Ms. Robinson Yes (1) Absent Mr. Thompson Yes Motion carried Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

10.5 EXPLORE - Note: This program is not subject to a salary reduction of 5%. EXPLORE ( Extended Program of Learning Opportunities and Recreational Experiences) is an after- school program operated by the Harrisburg School District and funded by the 21st Century Connected Learning Communities Grant, Cohort 6. Program sites are staffed with certified site directors, certified teachers, instructional and clerical assistants, food service workers, and volunteers. Students are offered a standards-based academic program, computer-assisted instruction, cultural and enrichment activities, and recreation. Staff members work with students on interdisciplinary, thematic programs that include literacy, mathematics, sciences and social studies. Program personnel work in coordination and collaboration with school personnel and other programs offered by community organizations. A. Appointments – The start date is contingent upon completion of all paperwork. 1. Lead Teachers: Salary is the HEA contracted rate of $30.50 per hour, training paid at a rate of $23/hour.

Angela Sullivan-Herndon Melrose 2. Teacher: Salary is $30.50/hour for the first hour, $15/hour for each subsequent hour; training paid at a rate of $23/hour.

Ayesha Hasan Melrose

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise. 10.5 EXPLORE - Note: This program is not subject to a salary reduction of 5%. A. Appointments 3. Data Specialist: Salary is $12.00/hour, per Explore Program rates.

Patrice Brooks Marshall 4. Instructional Tutors: Salary is $12.00/hour, per Explore Program rates

Kevin Jackson Ben Franklin Malicke Parham Scott Elysia Taylor Scott

5. Enrichment Aides: Salary is $10.00/hour, per Explore rates.

Audrey DePiante Melrose Michelle Hairston Downey Brian Sanks Marshall

6. High School Aide: Salary is $7.35/hour, per Explore rates

Tywon Champ Marshall Kiera Hymon As Needed Yanis Rodriguez As Needed

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 10.5, A1-6. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Robinson Yes (8) Yes Mr. Thompson Yes (0) No Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (1) Absent Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Motion carried Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5% unless noted otherwise. 10.5 EXPLORE - Note: This program is not subject to a salary reduction of 5%. B. Change in Assignment

Jasmine Cruse From: Enrichment Aide at Downey To: Enrichment Aide at Scott

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Item 10.5B. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Mr. Thompson Yes (8) Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (0) No Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (1) Absent Ms. Frye Absent Motion carried Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

10.6 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GRANT - Note: This program is not subject to a salary reduction of 5%. Extended Learning Day Program provides additional instructional time for students needing more assistance to master various skills and concepts. Teacher and Lead teacher salary is the HEA contracted rate of $30.50 per hour and professional development salary of $24.00 per hour in compliance with the HEA contract, effective 8/17/2013. Days will be Monday through Friday. Teacher hours are from 3:35 – 4:45pm. Site Leaders will plan, prepare and enroll students in the EDL program as well as track student data in the program. Site leaders will not to exceed 1.5 hours per day. Hours may be adjusted and approved by the principal to ensure compliance with SIG grant goals and budget allocations. Alternates will rotate in this position as needed to cover any absences. A. Appointments - Camp Curtin Academy Teachers

Christine Estright Christine Misiura Alaina Moyer Rene Trujillo

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Item 10.6A. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Robinson Yes (8) Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Mr. Thompson Yes (0) No Ms. Frye Absent Ms. Smallwood Yes (1) Absent Ms. Hodges Yes Motion carried Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes

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11. POLICIES AND PROGRAMS 11.1 Out of State Field Trip Requests A. GROUP: 8TH Grade Student-Rowland Academy

ACTIVITY: Smithsonian Museum LOCATION: Washington, D.C. DATE: May 9, 2014 STUDENTS: TBD CHAPERONES: One adult for every ten students ACCOMODATIONS: None PURPOSE: Experience hands-on learning that ties into Civics and Science for 8th grade students TRANSPORTATION: School Bus COST: $517.00 (School budget)

11.2 OUT-OF-STATE WORKSHOP CarbonEARTH Research and Educational Outreach-The Netherlands (Amsterdam, Wageningen, Leiden) April 7-11, 2014-Five working days Rebecca Negley-4th Grade Teacher-Scott School Costs are provided by Penn State University through its CarbonEARTH grant. Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Item 10.5B. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (8) Yes Ms. Frye Absent (0) No Ms. Hodges Yes (1) Absent Ms. Jackson Yes Motion carried Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

12. Public Comment – Non-Agenda Items (time limit of three minutes per person) Shaina Higgs-1505 Herr Street-reported that her daughter was suspended from school today because of defending herself form another student who attacked her daughter. She complained about the crowded classrooms among other issues. Ms. Smallwood asked for a contact number and that Dr. Knight follow-up with this parent’s complaint. Sylvia Rigal- -requested a report on credit recovery at SciTech Campus.

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13. Adjournment Ms. Blackston-Bailey moved to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Jackson at 8:10pm.

Respectfully submitted, Carol Kaufmann Board Secretary NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Directors of the Harrisburg School District will conduct a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 6:30pm in the first floor board room of the Administration Building located at 2101 N. Front St., Building 2, Harrisburg, PA. The purpose of the hearing is to review and act on regular business that comes before the Board. If you are a person with disabilities or require other accommodations, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 717-703-4024. Carol L. Kaufmann, Board Secretary Insertion Date: June 25, 2013

2013-2014 Board of School Directors Regular Meetings

Meetings begin at 6:30pm in the first floor boardroom at administration building. Monday August 12, 2013 Monday August 26, 2013 Monday September 16, 2013 Monday October 21, 2013 Monday November 18, 2013 Monday December 2, 2013-Reorganization Meeting

December 16, 2013-Regular Meeting Tuesday January 21, 2014 (Monday, January 20, 2014 is MLK Day) Tuesday February 18, 2014 (Monday, February 17, 2014 is President’s Day) Monday March 17, 2014 Monday April 21, 2014 Monday May 19, 2014 Monday June 16, 2014

2013-2014 Committee Meetings

Committee Dates Times Academic, Instruction, and Student Support Services (No meeting in December)

4th

Tuesday of the month 6:00pm

Budget, Finance, and Facilities 1st

and 2nd

Mondays of the month (beginning 9/3/13 5:30pm Community Relations (*see below for locations) No meetings in November and December)

4th

Wednesday of the month 6:00pm

Policy and Procedure 2nd

Thursday of the month 6:00pm The Human Resources Committee and Ad Hoc Negotiations Committee are non-public and held as needed.

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*2013-2014 Community Relations Meeting Locations

August 28, 2013 Administration Building, 2101 N. Front. St., Bldg 2, Harrisburg, PA 17110

September 25, 2013 Ben Franklin School , 1205 North 6th

Street, Harrisburg 17102 October 23, 2013 Camp Curtin School, 2900 North 6

th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

January 22, 2014 Downey School, 1313 Monroe Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 February 26, 2014 Foose School, 1301 Sycamore Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104

March 26, 2014 Melrose, 2041 Berryhill Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 April 23, 2014 John Harris Campus, 2452 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17103 May 28, 2014 Rowland School, 1842 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104