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Agenda 9-15-14 Item 5.1 Approved: 9-15-14 1 HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 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 Monday, August 18, 2014 in the boardroom of the Administration Building, 2101 North Front Street, Building 2, Harrisburg, PA 17110 pursuant to due notice to each Board Member. Jennifer Smallwood, President of the Board of School Directors, called the meeting to order at 6:52pm followed by the flag salute. 3. ROLL CALL & ANNOUNCEMENTS Roll Call: Monica Blackston-Bailey Present (by phone) (9) Present (0) Absent LaTasha Frye Present 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

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HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 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 Monday, August 18, 2014 in the boardroom of the Administration Building, 2101 North Front Street, Building 2, Harrisburg, PA 17110 pursuant to due notice to each Board Member. Jennifer Smallwood, President of the Board of School Directors, called the meeting to order at 6:52pm followed by the flag salute.

3. ROLL CALL & ANNOUNCEMENTS Roll Call:

Monica Blackston-Bailey Present (by phone) (9) Present (0) Absent LaTasha Frye Present 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

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3. ROLL CALL & ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Smallwood announced an Executive Session was held this evening from 5:45-6:55pm to receive information regarding personnel, CASA students, Use of Facilities Request, and real estate matters. Ms. Blackston-Bailey left the meeting at 7:07pm. 4. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 18, 2014 AGENDA

Motion: Ms. Lawson moved amend the August 18, 2014 agenda as follows:

Added Items 10.6-10.14 as presented on the Addendum for Personnel Actions and Item 10.15-10.16 on the Second Addendum for Personnel Actions

Item 9.1D Use of Facilities Request from the Rotary Club of Harrisburg

Item 11.2 Resolution regarding the sale and PILOT program of the Shimmell property

Correction to Item 9.3R to read “…weeks ending …September 30, 2014 (not 2024). Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

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

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve the August 18, 2014 agenda as amended.

Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

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

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5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.1. August 4, 2014 Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve Items 5.1 and 5.2. Second: Ms. Jackson Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Hodges Yes (9) Yes Ms. Jackson Yes (0) No Ms. Lawson Yes Motion carried Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Absent Ms. Frye Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

6. PUBLIC COMMENT-AGENDA ITEMS (Time limit of three minutes per person) There were no public comments. 7. REPORTS

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

RBI Softball World Series-Marcilesa Velez

First Day of School Slideshow Dr. Knight commented that attendance was about 85% and registration is ongoing.

7.2 Harrisburg Public Schools Foundation-Karen Snider, Executive Director Ms. Snider reported that mini-grants will be available on 12/2/14; the Foundation will seek renewals from individuals and companies that adopted classrooms last year for this school year with a starting focus on grades K-4 and a few special needs classes; and he installation of the KaBOOM playground at Foose is scheduled for 9/20/14 and a documentary is being filled about the project. She thanked the Board for its consideration of a Use of Facilities request by the Rotary Club of Harrisburg for the Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser, proceeds of which are given to the district to help fund programs for the homeless.

7.3 Academic, Instruction, and Student Services Committee-Destini Hodges, Chair Ms. Hodges reported the next meeting will be held on August 26, 2014 at 6pm in the boardroom.

7.4 Ad Hoc Negotiations/Human Resources Committee-Jennifer Smallwood, Chair Ms. Smallwood had no report. 7.5 Budget, Facilities, and Finance Committee-James Thompson, Chair

Mr. Thompson reported the following highlights form the two Committee meetings on August 4 and 11, each at 5:30pm in the boardroom:

Presentations regarding tax abatement proposal by Jackie Parker, Director of Community and Economic Development from the Mayor’s Office accompanied by Brian Hudson, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and one by Tyrone Powell from Senator Rob Teplitz’s office;

Proposal from Chris Markley of Pinnacle Health to increase PILOT contribution to the district;

48% of properties in the district are tax-exempt;

Discussed proposal from Robert McGreevy regarding AC issues in buildings both short-and long-term;

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7. REPORTS

7.5 Budget, Facilities, and Finance Committee-Cont’d.

the CFO projects we will end the 13/14 fiscal year with a $9.4 million surplus;

finalized contract with Siemens (energy service) with work to begin in September in our schools;

the CFO will be preparing the area at Foose for the new KaBOOM playground; Mr. Thompson attended Design Day with approximately 65 children participating in drawing playground designs;

Hamilton and Shimmell School buildings are being closed this evening; public hearing was held on May 12;

an agreement with Verizon to place a cell tower at the William Penn property has been tabled pending the outcome of a sales proposal for this property;

PDE has approved about $3.35 million in PlanCon Part J reimbursement for the SciTech property.

7.5 Budget, Facilities, and Finance Committee-Cont’d. 7.6 Community Relations Committee- Danielle Robinson, Chair

Ms. Robinson reported the next meeting will be held on August 27, 2014 at 6pm in the boardroom.

7.7 Policy and Procedure Committee-LaTasha Frye, Chair Ms. Frye reported the next meeting will be held on September 11, 2014 at 6pm in the boardroom.

7.8 Harrisburg Community College Delegate Report-Lola Lawson Ms. Lawson reported she made contact with HACC’s President and the next meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2014 at 6pm. She encourages everyone to support HACC as it provides a valuable education in this area, as some children would not be able to go to a four-year degree without first getting two years of college at HACC.

7.9 Capital Area Intermediate Unit Delegate Report-Patricia Whitehead-Myers Ms. Whitehead-Myers reported that the next meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2014 at 8:00am at the Enola office.

7.10 Chief Recovery Officer-Gene G. Veno Mr. Thompson provided highlights of Chief Recovery Officer Gene G. Veno’s Quarterly report in his absence:

beginning this school year we are opening full-day kindergarten, started two years ago

administration has moved from Front Street to the former Lincoln School saving the district $40,000 per month;

moving to outsourced management in facilities and maintenance by Aarmark last year food service management was outsourced;

completed two outstanding bonds refinancing in May-June of this year; Mr. Thompson praised administration, board, and financial advisors for their perseverance and cooperation in this effort to save the district hundreds of thousands of dollars in costs;

seeking increase in the number of PILOTs as called for by the Amended Recovery Plan.

Ms. Blackston-Bailey returned to the meeting at 7:37pm.

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8. BUDGET ADMINISTRATION The Administration recommends approval of the following items:

Item Check Register Date

Check Numbers

Amount

8.1 7-15-14 97295 $8,525.00 8.2 7-18-14 97296-97426 $999,028.57 8.3 7-21-14 97427 $1,711.00 8.4 7-25-14 97428-97490 $1,243,882.75 8.5 7-31-14 97491-97557 $596,362.78 8.6 8-1-14 97558-97563 $3,374.62 8.7 8-8-14 97564-97660 $1,818,256.36 Total: $4,671,141.08

Motion: Ms. Frye moved to approve Items 8.1-8.7. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: Mr. Thompson asked the Board to approve this item, as it was omitted from an earlier agenda and payment is being withheld to the vendor. He stated that he had reviewed the check register.

Roll Call: Ms. Jackson Yes (9) Yes Ms. Lawson Yes (0) No Ms. Robinson Yes Motion carried Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Yes Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

8.7 July 2014 Treasurer’s Report 8.8 BUDGET TRANSFERS: 2013-2014

The Administration recommends approval for the transfer of $3 Million from the Budgetary Reserve Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund to provide funding for the ESCO projects approved by the Board. Expenditures from this fund will be processed through the standard approval of bills and based upon the contract to Siemens and sub-contractors identified for portions or the contract. In the event there are additional projects, additional approvals and/or bids will be secured in order to provide further Board approval when appropriate. Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve Items 8.7 and 8.8.

Second: Ms. Jackson Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Robinson Yes Ms. Frye Yes (9) Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Jackson Yes (0) No Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Motion carried Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes Ms. Hodges Yes

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9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS 9.1 Use of Facilities Requests

A. GROUP: Mahogany Leader LOCATION: Marshall Field (field between John Harris and Marshall)

ACTIVITY: Central PA AFRAM Celebration DATE(S): August 1, 2015 TIMES: 8:00am – 7:00pm COST: $500.00 – Class IV RESPONSIBLE: Lisa Spriggs

B. GROUP: Boys & Girls Club of Harrisburg LOCATION: Downey School

ACTIVITY: Boys & Girls Club Program DATE(S): August 25, 2014 – May 29, 2015 TIMES: 3:30pm – 7:00pm COST: Class III – No fee RESPONSIBLE: Yvonne Hollins

C. GROUP: Marching Cougars Band Boosters LOCATION: Severance Field

ACTIVITY: Concessions – visitor side DATE(S): August 16, 2014 – December 31, 2014 TIMES: 7:00am – 10:00pm COST: Class II – No fee RESPONSIBLE: Danielle Robinson

D. GROUP: Rotary Club of Harrisburg LOCATION: John Harris Campus Cafeteria

ACTIVITY: Annual Pancake Breakfast DATE(S): October 3 and 4, 2014 TIMES: 3:00pm-5:00pm on October 3 and 6:00am-1:30pm on

October 4, 2014 COST: TBD RESPONSIBLE: Karen M. Paris and Marion Alexander

Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve Items 9.1A-D. Second: Ms. Robinson Discussion: None

Roll Call: Mr. Thompson Yes (9) Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (0) No Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Motion carried Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Frye Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS 9.2 Fundraisers Requests

A. GROUP: Harrisburg Cougar Wrestling ACTIVITY: Concession Sales DATE: August 1, 2014 – February 1, 2015 REASON: To purchase additional equipment, tournament registration fees,

and offset travel fees COMPANY: n/a PRICE: Varied prices PROFIT: 80% RESPONSIBLE: Dana Andrews

B. GROUP: Lady Cougars Volleyball ACTIVITY: Concession Sales DATE: August 1, 2014 – February 1, 2015 - weekdays REASON: Defray the cost of summer camps, summer leagues, and purchase

equipment. COMPANY: n/a PRICE: Varied prices PROFIT: 80% RESPONSIBLE: Terrance Parsons

C. GROUP: Math/Science Academy

ACTIVITY: Pizza Sale DATE: August 19, 2014 – September 18, 2014 REASON: Defray the cost of field trips, student incentives, and end of year

celebrations, student of the month lunch. COMPANY: Joe Corbi PRICE: $10.00 - $15.00 PROFIT: 40% RESPONSIBLE: Tina Klotzbeecher

D. GROUP: Marching Cougars Band Boosters ACTIVITY: Car Wash DATE: August 16, 2014 REASON: To purchase supplies for the Marching Band COMPANY: n/a PRICE: $5.00 cars - $7.00 trucks PROFIT: 100% RESPONSIBLE: Danielle Robinson

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9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS 9.2 Fundraiser Requests-Cont’d.

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 9.2A-B. Second: Ms. Hodges Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (9) Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (0) No Ms. Hodges Yes Motion carried Ms. Frye Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

9.3 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:

9.3A Contract addendum with Soliant Health to provide s Sign Language interpreter at the rate of $54.75 per hour for a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week for the period August 15, 2014 through May 28, 2015

9.3B Contract addendum with Soliant Health to provide a Health Care Consultant at the rate

of $54.75 per hour for a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week for the period August 18, 2014 through May 28, 2015

9.3C Letter of Agreement with The Meadows Universal Community Behavioral Health

Program to provide educational services to students placed at that facility during the 2014/15 school year

9.3D Proposal from PHM Associates to provide a survey and recommendation by a chilled

water specialist in the amount of $22,500 per the attached proposal and scope of work

9.3E Proposal from Lawson Demolition and Hauling Company, Inc., Steelton, PA to remove the existing playground structure (as defined in the proposal) at Foose Elementary School at a cost of $4,700 on or before August 29, 2014

9.3F Contract with Scholastic for the services of Linda Jordan, Senior Implementation

Advisor, International Center for Leadership in Education, to provide one (1) full day of professional development about the implementation of the District’s new curriculum and implementation plan for SIG building-based consultants, effective September 4, 2014, 8:00am-3:30pm, at a cost of $3,400.00 which includes services and expenses. Note: Principals have requested that their building consultants have the same overview the principals had so that all persons that coach teachers have the best understanding of how to implement the curriculum.

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9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS 9.3 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:

9.3G Agreement for student to enroll in Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) at a cost of $2,500 per credit per semester (half year) for no more than two credits per year Note: This allows student to remain a HSD graduate.

9.3H Food Service Agreement with Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) to provide meals to their students for the 2014/15 school year at the cost established by the Board of School Directors Note: This is in accordance with the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Food Service division and the contract is as per their direction.

9.3I Food Service Agreement with Nativity School of Harrisburg to provide meals for their

students for the 2014/15 school year at the cost established by the Board of School Directors Note: This is in accordance with the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Food Service division and the contract is as per their direction.

9.3J Contract with Aegis Education Endeavor to provide meals for their students for the

2014/15 school year at a cost of $3.15 per meal delivered. Note: Aegis is a for-profit school and the rate charged reflects the whole meal costs approved by the Board.

9.3K Contract with Cornell Abraxis, Inc. for the district to act as the pass-through agent for the

funds provided to their program through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Note: This is mandated by the location of the facility within the District and has been the same arrangement for several years.

9.3L Contract with Tritt-Schell Consulting Services for e-Rate consulting services in an amount

not-to-exceed $55,000 Note: The maximum rate is the same as the prior year, but Tritt-Schell Consulting has

agreed to adjust pricing downward depending upon the contract load. With the expanded cooperation and expertise from Technology and Business Office, they do not expect the same level of work demand as in prior years. [The term of this agreement needs confirmed and amended.]

9.3M Approve an Amendment to the contract with Franklin Covey Client Sales, Inc. for coaching at Downey School for two days at a cost of $5,900 paid with EITC funds to reach lighthouse status in the Leader in Me program

9.3N Maintenance agreement with Strategic Account Services, LLC on the AC equipment located at the Annex Building in the IT Department for a period of one year at a cost of $3,710.00

Note: This equipment includes the servers that provide data throughout the district and requires regular maintenance and inspections.

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9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS 9.3 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:

9.3O Contract with Yellow Breeches Educational Center, Inc. for three (3) educational slots for the 2014/15 school year

9.3P Memorandum of Understanding with the Salvation Army to partner with Downey School

to offer educational enrichment classes as part of the EXPLORE after-school program

9.3Q Agreement with Mid-State Mobile Health Partners as the exclusive provider of ambulance service for all football games for the 2014-15 school year

9.3R Adjustments to SIG Consultant Contracts-Funds in some consultant contracts have been exhausted and funds need to be added to contracts so that work continues between the weeks ending August 4, 2014 through September 30, 2024. Other consultants need a decrease in the funds in their current contract as the consultants will not be able to perform all the hours remaining in their contracts. Board approval is requested for these adjustments: Increase In Contracted Amount:

1. Dr. James Bohan - Data Manager and Math Consultant/SIG LEA Team - $1,218.75 2. Clenistine Dunson – Secondary Education Reform/Career Pathways - $15,000.00 3. Dr. Cindy Goldsworthy – Data Manager/SIG LEA Team - $6,500.00 4. Fran Grafman – Literacy Consultant/John Harris Campus, HHS - $12,000.00 5. Rose McNeil-Sampson – SIG Transformation Specialist/LEA Team - $9,790.00 6. Patricia Patterson Lee – SIG Manager/SIG LEA Team - $8,100.00 7. Deborah Stover – Literacy Consultant /Scott School - $12,000.00 8. Margaret Ziegenfuss – Literacy Consultant/Foose School - $12,000.00

Decrease in the Current Contract Amount: 1. Richard Kaufmann – Data Technician/SIG LEA Team – from $12,630.00 to $6,630.00 2. Isaac Marc Robbins – Math Consultant/Foose School – from $29,615.00 to $18,000.00 3. Justin P. Smith – Behavior Consultant/Scott School – from $33,420.00 to $12,000.00 4. Carroll Staub – Behavior Consultant/John Harris Campus, HHS – from $23,610.00 to

$13,800.00

9.3S Tentative agreement with the Holiday Inn for a non-refundable fee of $500 for the 2015 Prom.

9.3T Partnership with Capital Region Partnership for Career Development (CRPCD) for career development services at an annual fee of $3,750

9.3U Memorandum of Understanding with the YWCA Greater Harrisburg for $500 to the “Let’s Talk” program design and curriculum

9.3V Tuition Agreement with New Story for seven district students to receive services at the school effective the 2014/2015 school year at a cost of $160 per day per student

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9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS 9.3 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:

9.3X Amend the Scope of Work to the contract with Scholastic to include curriculum writing Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to approved Items 9.3A-V and 9.3X.

Second: Ms. Frye Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (9) Yes Ms. Frye Yes (0) No Ms. Hodges Yes Motion carried Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

9.3W Release and Settlement Agreements for Employees 2014-3 and 2014-4 Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to approve Item 9.3W.

Second: Ms. Jackson Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Frye Yes (6) Yes Ms. Hodges No (3) No Ms. Jackson Yes Motion carried Ms. Lawson No Ms. Robinson No 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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

10.1 APPOINTMENTS Name *Job

Class Position Location Effective

Date Salary/Hourly Rate

a. Cheryl Capozzoli

A STEM Coordinator (new position)

Administration Building

8/18/2014 240 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, salary of $70,000.00 prorated, no vacation earned

b. Kirsten Keys A Public Relations Coordinator (new position)

Administration Building

9/2/2014 260 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, salary of $70,000.00, prorated

c. Davina Capik P Career Counselor (new position)

Administration Building

8/20/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 6, step 4, and salary of $49,124.00, prorated

Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve Items 10.1a-c. Second: Ms. Whitehead-Myers Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Hodges Yes (9) Yes Ms. Jackson Yes (0) No Ms. Lawson Yes Motion carried Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

10.2 VOLUNTARY TRANSFER/S – WITH NO CHANGE IN PAY

Name *Job Class

Position - From Position - To Effective Date

Salary/ Hourly Rate

a. Maria Fiamingo P 1st Grade Teacher at Scott

ESL Support Teacher at Ben Franklin (replacing Courtney Mactavish who resigned)

8/11/2014 N/A

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental 10.2 VOLUNTARY TRANSFER/S – WITH NO CHANGE IN PAY-Cont’d.

b. Donna Perkins P 9th Grade Biology Teacher at John Harris

9th Grade Biology at John Harris and 7-12 Biology at Cougar Academy

8/11/2014 N/A

c. Magdalyn Snelbaker

P 7th Grade Science Teacher

ESL Support Teacher at Camp Curtin and Downey (replacing Sally Lopez who resigned)

8/11/2014 N/A

d. Ryan Trone P French Teacher at John Harris

French Teacher K-12 and 7-12 Social Studies Teacher at John Harris and Cougar Academy

8/11/2014 N/A

10.3 CORRECTIONS - WITH NO CHANGE IN PAY Name *Job

Class Position – From Position - To Effective

Date Salary/ Hourly Rate

a. Robin Martin P 9th – 12th Emotional Support (English) Teacher at John Harris

9th – 12th Emotional Support (English) Teacher at John Harris and Cougar Academy

8/11/2014 N/A

b. Raechelle Traynham-Sanford

P Resignation – School Nurse at Downey effective 8/11/2014

Resignation School Nurse at Downey

8/4/2014 N/A

10.4 RESIGNATION

Name *Job Class

Position Location Effective Date

Salary/ Hourly Rate

a. Laura Bloss A Home School Visitor Administration Building

10/1/2014 N/A

b. Niki Alicea P Reading Specialist *Note: This resignation’s effective date is delayed for up to 60 days, in accordance with the PA School Code.

Melrose 8/4/2014 N/A

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental 10.4 RESIGNATION-Cont’d

c. Steven Eutsler P 11th & 12th Social Studies Teacher

John Harris 8/10/2014 N/A

d. Matthew Fargen

P Title I Reading Teacher Rowland 7/31/2014 N/A

e. Debra Urbanavage

P 5th Grade Learning Support Teacher

Rowland 8/5/2014 N/A

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 10.2a-d, 10.3a-b, and 10.4a-e. Second: Ms. Frye Discussion: None

Roll Call: Ms. Jackson Yes (9) Yes Ms. Lawson Yes (0) No Ms. Robinson Yes Motion carried Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Yes Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

10.5 RETIREMENT

Name *Job Class

Position Location Effective Date

Salary/ Hourly Rate

a. Carol Kaufmann

A Senior Administrative Assistant, Board Secretary, Act 48 Coordinator, Right to Know Officer

Administrative Building

11/1/2014 N/A

Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve Item 10.5.

Second: Ms. Whitehead-Myers Discussion: Members thanked Ms. Kaufmann for her service.

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

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions Addendum 10.6 APPOINTMENT/S

Name *Job Class

Position Location Effective Date

Salary/Hourly Rate

a. Tracey Thompson

A Data Specialist (new position)

Annex Building

8/19/2014 260 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, prorated salary of $48,000.00

b. Nicole Austin

P Family & Consumer Science (replacing Darcy Randleman, who retired

John Harris

8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, prorated salary of $41,769.00

c. Lauren Beckett

P 3rd & 4th Learning Support Teacher (replacing Judith Riethmiller who resigned)

Ben Franklin

8/18/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, prorated salary of $41,769.00

d. Angela Burke

P 6th Grade Teacher (replacing Brandon Shiposh who transferred

Camp Curtin

8/18/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, prorated salary of $41,769.00

e. Lowell Bond

P Graphic Design Teacher

John Harris

8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 7, salary of $46,060.00

f. Kehley Jo Cimino

P 2nd Grade Teacher (replacing Stacey Chyr who resigned)

Foose 8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00

g. Caitlin Cummings

P 4th Grade Teacher (replacing Kathryn Owen)

Melrose 8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00

h. Bethany Dearborn

P Business Teacher (replacing William Davis who resigned)

John Harris

8/22/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 5, step 1, salary of $46,905.00

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions Addendum 10.6 APPOINTMENT/S –Cont’d.

Name *Job Class

Position Location Effective Date

Salary/Hourly Rate

i. Jeffrey Heishman

P Futures Career Teacher (new position)

SciTech 8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 5, step 4, salary of $48,131.00

j. Broderic Keener

P Long Term Substitute Heath & Physical Education Teacher (replacing Jason Rawls who is temporarily reassigned)

Scott 8/11/2014 Daily Substitute rate of $221.00

k. Amanda Johnson

P K5 Teacher (new class)

Foose 8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00

l. Noelle Knupp

P 5th Grade Teacher (new position)

Rowland 8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00

m. Jessica McNaughton

P Long Term Substitute Spanish Teacher (replacing Sarah Adams who resigned)

John Harris

8/11/2014 Daily Substitute rate of $221.00

n. Emily Milby

P 4th Grade Teacher (new position)

Foose 8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00

o. Emily Mohr

P 6th Grade Teacher (replacing Vicki Mattey who resigned)

Camp Curtin

8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions Addendum 10.6 APPOINTMENT/S –Cont’d.

p. Charles Mullin

P 9th-12th Emotional Support Science (replacing Maya Lantz who resigned)

John Harris

8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 5, step 2, $47,109.00

q. Tula Neopaney

P 7th & 8th Mid-Level Science Teacher (replacing Thy Voung-Schmick who resigned)

Camp Curtin

8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 5, step 9, salary of $54,262.00

r. Rebecca Orr

P Title 1 Reading Teacher (replacing Matthew Fargen who resigned)

Rowland 8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00

s. Emily Sechrest

P 6th Grade Teacher (replacing Angela Giardina who retired)

Camp Curtin

8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00

t. Nicole Strine

P 6th Grade Teacher (replacing Jessica Snyder who resigned)

Rowland 8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00

v. Sharon Szekeres

P 6th Grade Teacher (replacing Jennifer Brooks who resigned)

Rowland 8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 5, step 9, salary of $54,262.00

w. Erica Womer

P Long Term Substitute 10th Grade English Language Arts Teacher (eplacing Jill Schiessl who is on sabbatical leave)

SciTech 8/11/2014 Daily Substitute rate of $221.00

x. Shari Banks

C Special Education Instructional Aide (1:1) (new position)

John Harris

8/11/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, salary is $10.87 per hour.

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions Addendum 10.6 APPOINTMENT/S –Cont’d.

Name *Job Class

Position Location Effective Date

Salary/Hourly Rate

y. Tarajae Blanding

C Substitute Food Service Worker

District Wide

8/18/2014 Hourly rate is $8.40 per hour as needed

z. Maria Esmurria

C Substitute Food Service Worker

District Wide

8/18/2014 Hourly rate is $8.40 per hour as needed

aa. Kevin Butts

S Varsity Football – Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$950.00

ab. Timothy Boblick

S Varsity Football – Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$2,375.00

ac. Calvin Everett

S Varsity Football – Head Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$5,510.00

ad. Eugene Hankerson

S Laundry Services/Equipment Manager

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$2,850.00

ae. Jesse Harr S Varsity Football – Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$1,425.00

af. Kendra Hurst

S Cheerleading Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$1,900.00

ag. Alimany Kamara, Jr.

S Varsity Football – Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$2,375.00

ah. Christina Keim

S Girls Volleyball – Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$950.00

ai. Mike Kitchen

S Varsity Football – Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$1,425.00

aj. Tracy Lechthaler

S Induction Teacher Mentor for Lauren Popeck

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$1,543.00 in 2 payments

ak. Shawn Lee S Varsity Football – Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$2,375.00

al. Cynthia Miller

S Cheerleading – Head Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$4,750.00

am. Nicole Mortelliti

S Special Education Facilitator

John Harris

2014-2015 SY

$5,772.00 prorated

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions Addendum 10.6 APPOINTMENT/S –Cont’d.

Name *Job Class

Position Location Effective Date

Salary/Hourly Rate

an. Terrence Parsons

S Girls Volleyball – Head Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$1,900.00

ao. Dominic Payne, Sr.

S Varsity Football – Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$950.00

ap. Brian Sanks

S Varsity Football – Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$2,375.00

aq. Nicole Tate

S Cheerleading – Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$2,375.00

ar. Jaime Thomas

S Varsity Football – Assistant Coach

N/A 2014-2015 SY

$2,375.00

as. Carol Kaufmann

S Act 48 Data Entry N/A July 1, 2014-November 1, 2014

$1,207.17

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 10.6a-t (letter “u” was inadvertently omitted from the list) and 10.6aa-as as presented.

Second: Ms. Frye Discussion: None

Roll Call: Mr. Thompson Yes (9) Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (0) No Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Motion carried Ms. Frye Yes Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions Addendum

10.7 CORRECTIONS – WITH CHANGE IN PAY Name *Job

Class Position – From Position - To Effective

Date Salary/ Hourly Rate

a. Kristen E. Allen

P School Psychologist at Camp Curtin and Rowland, 189 day employee, range 5, step 1, salary of $46,905.00

School Psychologist at Camp Curtin and Rowland, 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 10, step 1, salary of $51,872.00

8/11/2014 N/A

b. Rosemary Okoth-Ogola

P Title 1 Reading Specialist at John Harris. 189 day employee, range 5, step 2, salary of $47,109.00

Title 1 Reading Specialist at John Harris. 189 day employee, range 5, step 1, salary of $46,905.00

8/11/2014 N/A

c. Laura O’Malley

P School Psychologist, 189 day employee, range 6, step 1, salary of $45,879.00

School Psychologist, 189 day employee, range 6, step 1, salary of $47,898.00

8/11/2014 N/A

d. Mindy Straley

P Cooperative Education Coordinator at John Harris. 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, salary to be determined

Cooperative Education Coordinator at John Harris. 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 6, step 14, salary of $66,495.00

8/11/2014 N/A

e. Moritza Termin

P 10th Grade English Language Arts at John Harris. 189 day employee 7.5 hours per day, range 4, step 1, salary of $46,905.00

10th Grade English Language Arts at John Harris. 189 day employee 7.5 hours per day, range 5, step 1, salary of $46,905.00

8/11/2014 N/A

f. Daniel Wilson

P 8th Grade Emotional Support Teacher at Marshall, 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 6, step 5, salary of $46,905.00

8th Grade Emotional Support Teacher at Marshall, 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 6, step 10, salary of $57,094.00.

8/11/2014 N/A

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions Addendum 10.7 CORRECTIONS – WITH CHANGE IN PAY-Cont’d.

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 10.7a-f. Second: Ms. Frye

Discussion: None Roll Call: Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (9) Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (0) No Ms. Frye Yes Motion carried Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

10.8 CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT – WITH NO CHANGE IN PAY

Name *Job Class

Position – From Position - To Effective Date

Salary/ Hourly Rate

a. Eric Landis

P School Psychologist at Marshall & Downey

School Psychologist at Marshall, Downey, & Capital Academy

8/11/2014

N/A

10.9 CORRECTIONS - WITH NO CHANGE IN PAY

Name *Job Class

Position – From Position - To Effective Date

Salary/ Hourly Rate

a. Galen Gillis

P Recall From Furlough to Social Worker, new position created

Social Worker at John Harris

8/11/2014 N/A

b. Gia Johnson

P Recall From Furlough to Social Worker, new position created

Social Worker at Rowland

8/11/2014 N/A

c. Courtney Mactavish

P Resignation – ESL Teacher at Melrose Note: This resignation’s effective date is delayed for up to 60 days, in accordance with the PA School Code.

Resignation – ESL Teacher at Melrose

8/20/2014 N/A

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions Addendum 10.9 CORRECTIONS - WITH NO CHANGE IN PAY-Cont’d.

Name *Job Class

Position – From Position - To Effective Date

Salary/ Hourly Rate

d. Anthony Santos

P Long Term Substitute 3rd Grade Teacher (replacing Ann Quigley who is on leave)

Long Term Substitute 4th Grade Teacher. Replacing Amy Crist who is on sabbatical

8/11/2014 N/A

e. Tykeisha Hill

C Special Education Instructional Aide (1:1) at John Harris

Special Education Instructional Aide (1:1) at Downey

8/11/2014 N/A

10.10 INVOLUNTARY TRANSFER/S – WITH NO CHANGE IN PAY

Name *Job Class

Position – From Position - To Effective Date

Salary/Hourly Rate

a. Allison Burris

P 9th – 12th Learning Support Gifted Teacher at SciTech

9th – 12th Learning Support Gifted Teacher at John Harris

8/11/2014 N/A

b. Amanda Carbaugh

P Title 1 Math Teacher at Scott

3rd Grade Teacher at Scott. Replacing Maria Fiamingo who transferred.

8/20/2014 N/A

10.11 LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Name *Job Class

Position Location From Date To Dates Leave type

a. Susan Bush

P 7th & 8th ESL Support

Rowland 2/24/2014 8/11/2014 Unpaid Leave of Absence

b. Elizabeth Hanawalt

P 1st Grade Teacher

Ben Franklin 3/24/2014 8/11/2014 FMLA

c. Robert Peck

P 8th Grade Math Rowland 08/05/2013 8/11/2014 Sabbatical Leave

d. Alaina Rathfon

P 7th & 8th Grade English Teacher

Camp Curtin 8/11/2014 FMLA

e. Kami Young

P K5 Teacher Ben Franklin 11/05/2013 8/11/2014 FMLA

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions Addendum 10.12 RESCIND APPOINTMENTS AND VOLUNTARY TRANSFERS

Name *Job Class

Position - From Position - To Effective Date

Salary/Hourly Rate

a. Frederick Jones P 7th Grade Social Studies at Rowland

2nd Grade Teacher at Foose

8/11/2014 N/A

10.13 RESIGNATION

Name *Job Class

Position Location Effective Date

Salary/Hourly Rate

a. John Corey P 9th – 12th Emotional Support Social Studies

John Harris 8/10/2014 N/A

b. Julie Riethmiller

P 3rd & 4th Grade Learning Support

Ben Franklin 10/30/2014 N/A

c. Noelle Knupp P 5th Grade Teacher Note: This resignation’s effective date is delayed for up to 60 days, in accordance with the PA School Code.

Rowland 8/12/2014 N/A

d. Erin McKay P 7th Grade Learning Support

Rowland 8/10/2014 N/A

e. Kayla Orange P ROTC Instructor John Harris 8/10/2014 N/A f. Ann Stillwater P School Nurse Foose 8/20/2014 N/A g. Danette

Longreen C Office Assistant Rowland 8/20/2014 N/A

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions Addendum 10.14 VOLUNTARY TRANSFER/S – WITH NO CHANGE IN PAY

Name *Job Class

Position – From Position - To Effective Date

Salary/Hourly Rate

a. Samantha Christ

P K5 – 2nd Grade Life Skills Teacher at Ben Franklin

K5 – 3rd Emotional Support Teacher at Foose. Class Moved

8/11/2014 N/A

b. Ashley Egan

P K5-3rd Grade Emotional Support Teacher at Foose

7th Grade Emotional Support Teacher at Marshall. Replacing Krista Himmelreich who was promoted.

8/11/2014 N/A

c. Maria Fiamingo

P 1st Grade Teacher at Scott

ESL Teacher at Ben Franklin. Replacing Ann Tenan who transferred

8/19/2014 N/A

d. James Fickes

P Health/Physical Education Teacher at Melrose.

Health/Physical Education Teacher at Camp Curtin and Rowland

8/11/2014 N/A

e. Regina Kalbfleisch

P 4th Grade Learning Support Teacher at Melrose

Reading Specialist at Melrose. Replacing Niki Alicea who resigned.

9/2/2014 N/A

f. Kim Lovejoy

P 7th Grade Emotional Support Teacher at Marshall

7th & 8th Grade Learning Support Teacher at Camp Curtin. Replacing Milagros Burkholder, who retired

8/11/2014 N/A

g. Treena Watson

P 7th & 8th Grade Life Skills Teacher at Camp Curtin

Learning Support Teacher at John Harris New position

8/11/2014 N/A

h. Jennifer Yates

P 3rd & 4th Life Skills Teacher at Ben Franklin

Life Skills Teacher at Foose. Class moved.

8/11/2014 N/A

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions Addendum Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve Items 10.8a, 10.9a-e, 10.10a-b, 10.11a-3, 10.12a, 10.13a-g, and 10.14a-h. Second: Ms. Frye

Discussion: None Roll Call: Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes (9) Yes Ms. Frye Yes (0) No Ms. Hodges Yes Motion carried Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions SECOND Addendum 10.15 APPOINTMENT/S

Name *Job Class

Position Location Effective Date

Salary/Hourly Rate

Scott Campbell

A Math Coordinator New Position

Admin Building

9/30/2014 260 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, salary of $70,000.00

Nicole Wolf A Acting Literacy Coordinator Replacing Stephanie Eldridge who transferred.

Admin Building

9/30/2014 260 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, salary of $70,000.00

Nicole Austin P Family & Consumer Science. Replacing Darcy Randleman, who retired

John Harris 8/14/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, range 1, step 1, prorated salary of $41,769.00.

Tiffany Williams

C Safety Monitor Replacing Audrey DePiante who transferred.

SciTech 8/19/2014 189 day employee, 7.5 hours per day, salary is $10.29 per hour.

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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.

All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials.

*A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Profession, S=Supplemental

August 18, 2014 Personnel Actions SECOND Addendum 10.15 APPOINTMENT/S-Con’td.

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Items 10.15. Second: Ms.Lawson

Discussion: None Roll Call: Ms. Frye Yes (9) Yes Ms. Hodges Yes (0) No Ms. Jackson Yes Motion carried Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

10.16 VOLUNTARY TRANSFER/S – WITH NO CHANGE IN PAY Name *Job

Class Position – From Position - To Effective

Date Salary/Hourly

Rate Audrey DePiante

C Safety Monitor at Melrose

Safety Monitor at SciTech. Replacing Ali Dominguez who was promoted.

8/18/2014 N/A

Motion: Ms. Lawson moved to approve Item 10.16. Second: Ms. Frye

Discussion: None Roll Call: Ms. Frye Yes (9) Yes Ms. Hodges Yes (0) No Ms. Jackson Yes Motion carried Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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11. POLICIES AND PROGRAMS 11.1 Resolution for the closing of Hamilton School Property and Shimmell School Property

Ms. Smallwood read the following Resolution for the closing of Hamilton School Property and Shimmell School Property:

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF HARRISBURG

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

RESOLUTION

The Board of School Directors (the “Board”) of the School District of the City of Harrisburg,

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (the “DISTRICT”), hereby resolves as follows:

WHEREAS, the Board properly closed its Shimmel School and Hamilton School (the “Schools”)

to school use at the end of its 2011-2012 School Year; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Schools are unused and unnecessary lands and

buildings of the DISTRICT; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to sell the Schools, which is in compliance with its Financial

Recovery Plan as amended; and

WHEREAS, in compliance with the Public School Code of 1949 (the “Code”), the Board must

formally close the Schools’ facilities in the manner set forth in the Code before it can sell the Schools; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 780 of the Code, on May 12, 2014 the Board conducted a properly

noticed public hearing on the formal and official closure of the School’s facilities; and

WHEREAS, Section 780 of the Code requires three (3) months to pass after the public hearing

date before the Board makes a formal decision on closing the Schools’ facilities, and

WHEREAS, that time has elapsed and the Board did not receive any public comments regarding the

closings at the public hearing or since that time.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, and it is hereby resolved by the Board of School Directors

of the School District of the City of Harrisburg, that:

1. The Schimmel School and Hamilton School facilities are formally and officially closed effective

August 18, 2014.

2. The Board hereby authorizes and instructs the School District Solicitor and proper officials

and administrators to take any and all proper actions to effect the terms of this Resolution including

notification to the Pennsylvania Department of Education of the closings.

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3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions inconsistent herewith are hereby rescinded, canceled

and annulled.

RESOLVED this 18th day of August, 2014, in lawful session assembled.

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF

HARRISBURG

By: ________________________________

Name: Jennifer Smallwood

Title: Board President

ATTEST:

By: ______________________________

Name: Carol Kaufmann

Title: Board Secretary Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Item 11.1. Second: Ms. Robinson

Discussion: None Roll Call: Ms. Jackson Yes (9) Yes Ms. Lawson Yes (0) No Ms. Robinson Yes Motion carried Mr. Thompson Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Yes Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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11.2 Resolution for the sale of the Shimmell School Property and provision for payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) by the Purchaser Ms. Smallwood read the following Resolution for the sale of the Shimmell School Property and provision for payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) by the purchaser:

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF HARRISBURG

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

RESOLUTION

The Board of School Directors (the “Board”) of the School District of the City of Harrisburg,

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (the “School District”), hereby resolves as follows:

WHEREAS, the Board previously passed a resolution on its agenda for its June 26, 2013 meeting

(Item 9.1) acquiescing to the approval of the inclusion of the Shimmel School in a Keystone Opportunity

Expansion Zone (“KOZ”) including tax ID parcel number 02-053-001 on which the Shimmel School

building is located, which KOZ was subsequently approved by the Pennsylvania Department of

Community and Economic Development (“DCED”); and

WHEREAS, such DCED approval provided for payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) by the purchaser

in an amount equal to 110% of the City of Harrisburg real property tax for the tax year immediately prior

to the year of such approval and for the applicable exemption period with respect to such subject parcel;

and

WHEREAS, the subject parcel was included in the KOZ before its purchaser, Pennsylvania

Counseling Services, Inc. (“PCS”), had the opportunity to seek a reduction in the amount of real property

tax assessable with respect to such parcel; and

WHEREAS, the School District entered a written agreement with PCS on August 18, 2014) (the

“Agreement”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” that makes an adjustment reducing the

PILOT amount as a result of negotiations between the School District and PCS.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT,

that:

1. The Agreement is hereby approved and ratified and the PILOT amount allocable to the

School District with respect to tax ID parcel number 02-053-001 is adjusted and reduced, for the aforesaid

reasons, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

2. This Resolution relates solely to the School District’s allocable portion of the PILOT amount

attributable to the subject parcel.

3. The Board hereby instructs the School District Solicitor and proper officials and

administrators to take any and all proper actions to effect the aforesaid matters and to advise the Board and

School District accordingly.

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11.1 Resolution for the sale of the Shimmell School Property and provision for payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) by the purchaser

4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions inconsistent herewith are hereby rescinded, canceled,

annulled and repealed.

RESOLVED, this 18th day of August , 2014.

HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT:

By: ___________________

Name: Jennifer Smallwood

Title: Board President

ATTEST:

By: ___________________

Name: Carol Kaufmann

Title: Board Secretary

Motion: Ms. Jackson moved to approve Item 11.2 as presented subject to the completion of negotiations and final review by the District’s Chief Financial Officer, Solicitor, and Business Administrator. Second: Ms. Frye Discussion: Mr. Thompson commented that the CRO’s Recovery Plan and the Amended Recovery Plan call for us to “right-size” the District including the marketing of several major properties in the District. Shimmell School is one of five schools were instructional programs were discontinued and there are another 4-5 properties are available for sale. He emphasized that in the first year of marketing we have been able to put the steps in place to move one of those five properties, which he thought was a stretch goal (marketing one property per year for the next five years). He congratulated the Board and Administration for the collaboration to make this happen. He anticipates that PA Counseling Services (purchaser) will be a great addition to the community for the services it brings to the community. Roll Call: Ms. Robinson Yes (9) Yes Mr. Thompson Yes (0) No Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Motion carried Ms. Blackston-Bailey Yes Ms. Frye Yes Ms. Hodges Yes Ms. Jackson Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Smallwood Yes

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12. PUBLIC COMMENT-NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Time limit of three minutes per person) There were no public comments. 13. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Hodges moved, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to adjourn at 8:03pm.

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 Monday, August 18, 2014 at 6:30pm in the first floor board room of the Administration Building located at 1601 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 (the former Lincoln School). The purpose of the meeting 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 26, 2014

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Board of School Directors Schedule of Regular Meetings and Committee Meetings

for the 2014-2015 School Year

Regular Meetings

One Legislative (voting) Meeting is held every third Monday of the month with two meetings in August only

Meetings begin at 6:30pm.

Location: Gymnasium at District Administrative Offices, 1601 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 (former Lincoln School)

Monday July 21, 2014

Monday August 4, 2014 Monday August 18, 2014 Monday September 15, 2014 Monday October 20, 2014 Monday November 17, 2014 Monday December 1, 2014-Reorganization Meeting

December 15, 2014-Regular Meeting Tuesday January 20, 2015 (Monday, January 19, 2015 is MLK Day) Tuesday February 17, 2015 (Monday, February 16, 2015 is Presidents’ Day) Monday March 16, 2015 Monday April 20, 2015 Monday May 18, 2015 Monday June 15, 2015

Committee Meetings

Meetings are open to the public.

No meetings in July unless scheduled by Chair.

Location: Gymnasium at District Administrative Offices, 1601 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 (former Lincoln School) unless otherwise noted

Committee Dates Times

Academic, Instruction, and Student Support Services

4th Tuesday of the month 6:00pm

Budget, Finance, and Facilities 1st and 2nd Mondays of the month 5:30pm

Community Relations (rotating locations throughout the district)

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.