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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

200 Hillvue Lane

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

MAY 16, 2012

WORK SESSION

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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

MAY 16, 2012 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION

- 25 YEAR AWARDS & RECEPTION

No Reports Scheduled

8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

MAY 23, 2012 – REGULAR MEETING - CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING

- DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS (CMS Auditorium)

Proposed Final Budget Presentation


JUNE 20, 2012 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION

No Reports Scheduled


JUNE 27, 2012 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING

Final Budget Approval

Strategic Plan Update Report (written report)


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There are 6 items for Board Action.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – COMMUNICATION ARTS/ENGLISH

The Administration respectfully recommends adoption of the following Communication

Arts/English Textbooks:

Textbook Publisher Grade

Level

Literature McDougal Littell 8th

American Literature McDougal Littell 11th

British Literature McDougal Littell 12th

II. ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – MUSIC

The Administration respectfully recommends adoption of the following Music Textbooks:


Levels

Game Plan Kid-Sounds LLC K-5

III. ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – SCIENCE

The Administration respectfully recommends adoption of the following Science Textbooks:


Level(s)

Science, Grade 3 Pearson 3rd

Science, Grade 4 Pearson 4th

Science, Grade 5 Pearson 5th

Biology, 2010 Edition Holt McDougal 9th

-10th

Miller/Levine Biology (Honors) Pearson 9th

-10th

Environmental Science Pearson 11th

-12th

CURRICULUM REPORT

May 23, 2012

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IV. ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – SOCIAL STUDIES

The Administration respectfully recommends adoption of the following Social Studies

Textbooks:


Level(s)

The United States Scott Foresman 5th

World History and Geography, 10th

Edition McGraw Hill 10th

Globalization and Diversity, 3rd

Edition (Honors) Pearson 10th

Modern East Asia, 2nd

Edition (Honors) Thompson/Wadsworth 11th

-12th

History of Western Society, 10th

Edition (A.P.) Bedford, Freeman &

Worth Purchasing Group

11th

-12th

Myers’ Psychology, 1st Edition (A.P.) Bedford, Freeman &

Worth Purchasing Group

11th

-12th

V. ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – WORLD LANGUAGES

The Administration respectfully recommends adoption of the following Advanced Placement

World Languages Textbooks:


Level(s)

Advanced Placement French (AP French) Pearson 11th

-12th

Allons Au-Dela (AP French)

Kaleidoskop (A.P. German) Cengage 11th

-12th

Caesar: Selections from De Bello Gallico (A.P. Latin) Cambridge 11th-

12th

Vergil’s Aeneid: Selected Readings from Books 1, 2, 4,

and 6 (A.P. Latin)

VI. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA STUDENT TEACHING

AGREEMENT

The Administration recommends approval of the Agreement between Slippery Rock University

of Pennsylvania and the North Allegheny School District. This Agreement indicates that the

District will accept student teachers from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and will

partner with Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in the student teaching experience.

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There are 6 items for Board Action and 5 items For Information Only.


I. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

The Administration recommends approval of the following Accounts Payable lists:

A. Supplemental Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount of $12,758,268.42.

B. Accounts Payable list dated May 2012, in the amount of $182,278.35.

C. Supplemental Capital Reserve Fund Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount

of $0.00.

D. Supplemental Technology Fund Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount of

$0.00.

E. Supplemental 2000 NASH Construction Fund Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in

the amount of $0.00.

F. Supplemental CMS/IMS Construction Fund Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the

amount of $790.43.

G. Supplemental Cafeteria Fund Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount of

$577,786.92.

II. A.W. BEATTIE CAREER CENTER 2012-2013 BUDGET

The Administration recommends that the A.W. Beattie Career Center Budget for the 2012-2013

fiscal year, as set forth in the proposed budget, be approved.

For Information

The A.W. Beattie Career Center Budget for 2012-2013 is $7,515,563. The members’ share of the

budget is $5,683,563 and includes two categories: Capital and Beattie Operations. The Academic

program is being curtailed at the end of 2011-12 and will not operate in 2012-13. The Capital

Budget totals $34,623; North Allegheny School District’s estimated share is $8,297. The Beattie

Operating Budget totals $4,102,201; North Allegheny School District’s estimated share is $476,594.

Total North Allegheny School District’s estimated share is $484,891. North Allegheny School

District’s actual share in 2011-12 was $514,616.

FINANCE REPORT

April 25 2012

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III. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS EXPENDITURES

The Administration recommends the Board's acknowledgement of the student activities expenditure

listings for the months of January 2012 through March 2012.

IV. BUDGETARY TRANSFERS

The Administration recommends the approval of the following budgetary transfers within the

framework of the 2011-2012 budget, in accordance with the provision of Section 687 of the School

Laws of Pennsylvania:

FROM TO AMOUNT

2100-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs

Support Services - Pupil Personnel

2800-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs

Support Services - Central

$ 325

TOTAL TRANSFERS FOR THE MONTH 325 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET 0.0003%

TOTAL TRANSFERS YEAR TO DATE 149,422 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET 0.1244%

V. THE INFORMATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM (PERSONAL INCOME TAX)

The Administration authorizes the filing of an application to secure the Pennsylvania Personal

Income Tax Data for the year 2010, and further authorizes duly elected officers and administrators

to execute the following required forms: (1) Information Request Authorization; (2) Section 356

Agreement and (3) Memorandum of Understanding.

For Information

Use of this data is restricted to earned income tax collectors and the school official directly involved

in earned income tax collection.

VI. COLLATERAL SECURITY REPORTS - DEPOSITORIES

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the Collateral securities reports submitted for the

depositories for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

The Administration reports the following Student Activities expenditures for March 2012:

A. Carson Middle $ 10,475.15

B. Ingomar Middle 8,937.39

C. Marshall Middle 7,628.46

D. NA Intermediate 14,077.00

E. NA Senior High 98,660.56

F. NA Athletic 50,016.74

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

II. RECAPITULATION REPORT

Balance as of April 30, 2012 21,245,434

May Payroll Estimate 5,200,000

Group Insurance Estimate 1,250,000

Utilities & Advance Payments 800,000

Accounts Payable Estimate 900,000

Social Security & Retirement Estimate 849,000

Total 8,999,000

12,246,434

III. EXPENDITURE/REVENUE 2011-12 FORECAST

10 MO

2011-12 2011-12 ACTUALS +

BUDGET 10 MO FORECAST

REVENUE TOTAL ACTUAL TOTAL VARIANCE

LOCAL REVENUE 96,135,414 92,771,905 97,242,977 1,107,563 (1)

STATE REVENUE 22,138,901 15,463,791 23,343,504 1,204,603 (2)

FEDERAL REVENUE 1,884,938 1,124,667 2,011,071 126,133 (3)

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES - - - -

TOTAL REVENUE 120,159,253 109,360,363 122,597,552 2,438,299

EXPENDITURE

1000 SALARIES 67,103,121 47,477,086 66,507,952 595,169

2000 BENEFITS 24,553,000 21,251,350 25,400,416 (847,416) (4)

3000 PROF SRVCS 2,716,511 1,916,933 2,809,213 (92,702)

4000 PURCH PROP SRVCS 3,649,907 2,996,730 3,735,061 (85,154) (5)

5000 OTHER PURCH SRVCS 5,392,070 3,459,190 5,473,648 (81,578)

6000 SUPPLIES 4,435,400 3,162,667 4,072,137 363,263

7000 REPLACEMENT EQUIP 266,014 265,166 402,593 (136,579)

8000 OTHER OBJECTS 6,056,829 5,648,642 6,071,443 (14,614)

9000 OTHER FINANCING 5,986,401 5,826,403 6,040,403 (54,002)

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 120,159,253 92,004,167 120,512,866 (353,613)

* Budget Estimates are based on past year(s) average. Some variances may occur due to timing differences

from year to year.

(1) Current forecast indicates a positive variance for current real estate. Collection of additional Delinquent

Real Estate due to a bankrupcy filing settlement.

(2) Positive State variance includes additional funds received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

(3) Includes funds received for Early Retiree Reinsurance Program.

(4) Current forecast indicates a negative variance for medical insurance, social security and retirement.

(5) Includes payments for fuel tanks and tennis courts.

(6) Includes reserve for future ERIP payments for professional and administrative retirees.

Designated Undesignated

FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 6,741,046 4,852,835

LESS FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION TO BUDGET -

ESTIMATED 2011-12 REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES (6) 1,560,958 523,728

PROJECTED FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2012 8,302,004 5,376,563

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IV. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RELATED INTEREST INCOME

AS OF APRIL 30, 2012

3/31/2012 4/30/2012

ENDING

BALANCE

NET

CHANGE

ENDING

BALANCE

GENERAL FUND

PNC BANK * 31,536,886.00$ (10,291,451.69)$ 21,245,434.31$

PSDLAF * 6,587.98 0.03 6,588.01

PLGIT * 859,296.94 - 859,296.94

WEST VIEW SAVINGS * 51,818.56 8.76 51,827.32

FEDERATED INVESTORS 113,600.70 0.90 113,601.60

TOTAL 32,568,190.18$ (10,291,442.00)$ 22,276,748.18$

* Includes term investments - may involve penalty for early withdrawal.

NOTE: Investments do not include accrued interest.

CAFETERIA FUND

FIRST NATIONAL BANK 796,217.61$ (338,556.92)$ 457,660.69$

PSDLAF 16,328.78 0.14 16,328.92

TOTAL 812,546.39$ (338,556.78)$ 473,989.61$

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

PNC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 944,928.99$ 63.01$ 944,992.00$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (708,220.00)$

REMAINING BALANCE 236,772.00$

TECHNOLOGY FUND

PLGIT 402,728.01$ 3.54$ 402,731.55$



NASH/NEWMAN STADIUM CONSTRUCTION

PNC 300 NASH CONSTRUCTION FUND 105,461.06$ 7.15$ 105,468.21$



CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND

PNC CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND 147,609.95$ (780.46)$ 146,829.49$



SWAPTION FUND

PNC SWAPTION FUND 6,526,211.24$ (43,671.83)$ 6,482,539.41$

NEWMAN STADIUM

PSDLAF 88,840.96$ 0.73$ 88,841.69$

GRAND TOTAL 41,596,516.78$ (10,674,376.64)$ 30,922,140.14$

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V. SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2012

BANK ACCOUNTS - STATUS CMS IMS MMS NAI NASH NASH

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

ATHLETIC

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

CASH BALANCE - 02/29/2012 $33,786.12 $57,093.74 $57,272.22 $114,532.00 $302,942.21 $59,167.36

DEPOSITS - MARCH 2012 11,637.20 30,391.17 42,114.53 44,154.80 186,304.98 33,840.02

SUBTOTAL 45,423.32 87,484.91 99,386.75 158,686.80 489,247.19 93,007.38

EXPENDITURES - MARCH 2012 10,475.15 8,937.39 7,628.46 14,077.00 98,660.56 50,016.74

CASH BALANCE -03/31/2012 $34,948.17 $78,547.52 $91,758.29 $144,609.80 $390,586.63 $42,990.64

PLUS $ IN:

PLGIT MM $472.28 $970.84 $4,700.61 $4,248.96 $88,068.83 $2,543.50

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I. RESIGNATION(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following Resignation(s):

Patricia Martinetti Family and Consumer Science, MMS Retirement

Effective 6/8/12

15 Years @ NA

For Information

Diana Steckel’s effective date of retirement will be 7/1/12 instead of 6/29/12 as previously

reported in the February Board Report.

II. APPOINTMENT(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following Appointment(s):

Professional

The Administration recommends approval of the following Professional Substitute(s) to work

on an as-needed basis starting at $75.00/day.

Kimberly Barna

Emily Griffin

Kristen Hoskinson

Elizabeth Martone

Dana Murphy

Kacie Reith

Amy Rouzer

Danielle Schaffer

Daniel Yakicic

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

May 23, 2012

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Classified

For Information

Bus drivers Cheryl Burmester-Beilfuss and Cliff Perry were previously-approved to start on

4/26/12. However, Cheryl Burmester-Beilfuss started on 4/30/12, and Cliff Perry started on

5/7/12.

Athletic

The Administration recommends approval of the following Athletic Event Helpers to work on

as needed basis starting at $17.75/hr.

Amy Kyriazis

Adele White

III. WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S)

The Administration recommends approval of a wage increase for the following Classified

Employee(s) based on anniversary date of hire:

EFFECTIVE

FROM TO DATE

Rich Frankenstein $19.32/hr. $21.47/hr. 5/15/12

Bill Sepp $19.77/hr. $21.92/hr. 5/15/12

Vince Zuccher $19.32/hr. $21.47/hr. 5/15/12

For Information

The hourly rate for Robert Payne, Custodian, which was previously-approved in the April

Board Report for $12.56/hr., is voided.

IV. LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – GOODWORTH

The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Wayne

Goodworth, Utility Custodian, Facilities Department, effective June 11, 2012 through June 30,

2012, July 7, 2012 through July 31, 2012 and August 6, 2021 through August 19, 2012.

V. CHILD REARING LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – BURCHAM

The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence for

Kristen Burcham, Teacher, Marshall Elementary School, effective May 11, 2012 through June

8, 2012 (a.m.) and for the 2012-13 School Year.

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VI. EXTENSION OF LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – BOST, CARPENTER

The Administration recommends approval of an extension to a previously-approved unpaid

Leave of Absence for Gary Bost, Custodian, Facilities Department, from February 20, 2012

through April 30, 2012 to February 20, 2012 through July 31, 2012.

The Administration recommends approval of an extension to a previously-approved unpaid

Child Rearing Leave of Absence for Natalie Carpenter, Teacher, McKnight Elementary

School, from February 29, 2012 through May 25, 2012 to February 29, 2012 through June 8,

2012 (a.m.).

VII. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT(S) FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

The Administration recommends approval of Tuition Reimbursement(s), in accordance with

the Administrative Compensation and Performance Plan, dated July 1, 2009 through June 30,

2015, for:

AMOUNT Tracie Michalowski, MMS $2,480.00

VIII. HONORARIA

The Administration recommends approval of the following Honoraria Application(s):

Total from Previous Board Report $57,149.99

SUBMITTED

Lynn Smokovich Tyler Gradebook Trainer 5/8/12 $ 350.00

Kristen Zaccari Tyler Gradebook Trainer 5/8/12 $ 350.00

TOTAL HONORARIA 2011/2012 EXPENDITURES THROUGH 5/23/12 $57,849.99

IX. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following 2012-13 Summer Guidance

Supplemental Contract(s):

*

Not a District Employee

1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder for a specific contract

(s) One contract shared by more than one person

Charity Istone Summer Head Nurse $2,795.00

Rhonda Bielawski Summer Guidance 2012 $3,024.00

Christie Biro Summer Guidance 2012 $3,188.00

Doug Brinkley Summer Guidance 2012 $2,667.00

Michelle Buettner Summer Guidance 2012 $2,580.00

Nancy Ceraso-English Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

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Shannon Connor Summer Guidance 2012 $2,715.00

Gail Daniels Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

Lynne Earley (5 Days) Summer Guidance 2012 $1,677.00

Diane Feliciani Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

Mindy Floro Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

Michael Hambrick Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

Mark Jula Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

Bryan Kiggins Summer Guidance 2012 $3,489.00

Danielle Landy Summer Guidance 2012 $2,844.00

Jeff Longo Summer Guidance 2012 $3,116.00

Marion McCormick Summer Guidance 2012 $2,667.00

Chance Petro Summer Guidance 2012 $3,116.00

Marie Presto Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

Jennifer Rosato Summer Guidance 2012 $2,580.00

Jeff Smalley Summer Guidance 2012 $3,262.00

Darla Stokes Summer Guidance 2012 $2,667.00

Rachel Tengowski Summer Guidance 2012 $2,844.00

Kevin Thompson Summer Guidance 2012 $3,024.00

Courtney Vadnais Summer Guidance 2012 $3,116.00

Terrence Valentino Summer Guidance 2012 $3,705.00

Erica Zinsser Summer Guidance 2012 $2,580.00

Vacant (5 Days) Summer Guidance 2012 $1,234.50

*

Not a District Employee

1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder for a specific contract

(s) One contract shared by more than one person

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I. BID AWARD – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MONITORING

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the bid from Security Systems of America as

the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for the remote monitoring for all of the

fire alarm systems in each of the District’s buildings for a term of July 1, 2012 through June 30,

2015.

Year Monitoring Cost Serv. Tech Reg. Time Serv. Tech Overtime

2012/13 $ 2,908.80 $ 75.00/hour $ 95.00/hour

2013/14 $ 2,908.80 $ 75.00/hour $ 95.00/hour

2014/15 $ 3,052.80 $ 75.00/hour $ 95.00/hour

For Information

This contract is for the remote continuous monitoring of all of the fire alarm systems at all of the

District’s buildings as required by the local municipalities. The hourly costs submitted as part of

the bids will be used if any repairs are required to these systems during the time of the contract.

The cost for this work is included in the Facilities Department budget.

II. BID AWARD – NAI – REPAINT EXTERIOR STEEL

The Administration recommends that the base bid for the repainting of the Exterior Steel at NAI be

awarded to Steel City Painting Services, Inc. for $130,600 as the lowest responsible bidder meeting

the specifications for this work.

For Information

This project involves the repainting and repairs to the steel and fascia around the exterior of the

building. This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan.

III. BID AWARD – NAI – REPLACE STAGE RIGGING AND LIGHTING

The Administration recommends that the base bid and alternates 1 and 2 for the replacement of the

Stage Rigging and Lighting at NAI be awarded to Janson Industries for $120,614 as the lowest

responsible bidder meeting the specifications for this work.

For Information

This project involves the replacement of the stage rigging and lighting that was installed when the

building was originally constructed in 1956. This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital

Funding Plan.

PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT

May 23, 2012

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IV. BID AWARD – SNOW PLOWING AND SALTING SERVICES

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the bids from the following contractors for

the Snow Plowing and Salting Services for a term from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015, as the

lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

Bradford Woods Elementary

Steel City Landscape, Inc. YEAR Plowing Salting Playground 2012/13 $160.00 $140.00 $40.00

2013/14 $160.00 $140.00 $40.00

2014/15 $160.00 $140.00 $40.00

Franklin Elementary

Steel City Landscape, Inc. 2012/13 $140.00 $110.00 $45.00

2013/14 $140.00 $110.00 $45.00

2014/15 $140.00 $110.00 $45.00

Hosack Elementary

Tom Jones Construction 2012/13 $150.00 $140.00 $35.00

2013/14 $150.00 $140.00 $35.00

2014/15 $155.00 $145.00 $35.00

Ingomar Elementary

Niggel Lawn Care LLC 2012/13 $118.00 $100.00 $40.00

2013/14 $120.00 $105.00 $40.00


McKnight Elementary


2013/14 $180.00 $170.00 $40.00

2014/15 $180.00 $170.00 $40.00

Peebles Elementary


2013/14 $180.00 $140.00 $60.00

2014/15 $180.00 $140.00 $60.00

Ingomar Middle School

Steel City Landscape, Inc. 2012/13 $225.00 $200.00

2013/14 $225.00 $200.00

2014/15 $225.00 $200.00

Carson Middle School/Central Administration


2013/14 $290.00 $250.00

2014/15 $290.00 $250.00

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NAI


2013/14 $400.00 $340.00

2014/15 $400.00 $340.00

NASH


2013/14 $650.00 $500.00

2014/15 $650.00 $500.00

Marshall Middle and Marshall Elementary Schools

Tom Jones Construction 2012/13 $410.00 $445.00 $50.00

2013/14 $410.00 $445.00 $50.00

2014/15 $410.00 $445.00 $50.00

Marshall Bus Parking Lot

Tom Jones Construction 2012/13 $40.00 $35.00

2013/14 $40.00 $35.00

2014/15 $40.00 $35.00

V. BID AWARD – NEWMAN STADIUM – REPAIR EROSION UNDER THE VISITOR SIDE

BLEACHERS

The Administration recommends that the base bid for the repairs to the erosion under the Visitor

Side Bleachers at Newman Stadium be awarded to Northern Athletic Construction Co. for $92,000

as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for this work.

For Information

This project will correct the problem with the ongoing erosion that is occurring under the Visitor

Side bleachers at Newman Stadium. This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding

Plan.

VI. BID REJECTION – NEWMAN STADIUM – REPLACE BOILER AND DOMESTIC HOT

WATER HEATER AND STORAGE TANK

The Administration recommends the rejection of the bids for the Replacement of the Boiler and

Domestic Hot Water Heater and Storage Tank at Newman.

For Information

The bids for this project exceeded the budget for this work. The scope of work will be revised to

reduce the costs for the replacement of the heating boiler and the domestic hot water heater and

storage tank that were installed at Newman Stadium in 1974.

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VII. BID AWARD – NAI - REPLACEMENT OF THE DATA WIRING

The Administration recommends that the base bid for the replacement of the data wiring at NAI be

awarded to __________ for $_________as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications

for this work.

For Information

This project involves the replacement of the data wiring throughout the majority of the building that

was installed in 1997 when the building was renovated. This work is being done in conjunction

with the replacement of the data switches throughout the building.

VIII. DATA WIRING AND NETWORK EQUIPMENT FINANCING

The Administration recommends that the NAI data wiring replacement project and District network

equipment project be financed for a total amount of $________ by ________ over a five-year

period.

The interest rate will be __ percent with annual payments of $________ funded through the General

Fund budget.

For Information

The networking equipment will be Cisco networking equipment purchased through the PA Co-Stars

state contract.

IX. NAI – REPLACEMENT OF THE DATA WIRING CONSULTANT

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Tower Engineering for a cost

not to exceed $11,601 to prepare the necessary plans, specifications and construction oversight

services for the replacement of the existing data wiring system at NAI. Any additional services

shall be in accordance with the hourly rates that were submitted with the proposal.

X. CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL

The Administration requests the authority to approve and process routine change orders up to

$25,000 for the construction projects that the District will be undertaking. All change orders will

be presented to the Board for final approval and execution.

For Information

Due to the critical schedule that has been established for the completion of the projects, the

ability to approve change orders in a timely manner will be important to preventing delays of the

work on these projects. Change Orders that are in excess of this amount or are non-routine will

be held until the next scheduled School Board meeting.

XI. JULY PAY APPLICATIONS

The Administration requests approval to process the Pay Applications for the contractors who

will be working on the various construction projects during the month of July 2012. All

payments will be included in the August 2012 Board Folder.

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For Information

Due to the fact that the School Board has only one scheduled meeting during the month of July

2012, payments to contractors that would be received after this meeting will need to be approved

by the Administration and processed for payment prior to the August School Board meetings.

XII. DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

The Administration recommends the District enter into an agreement with Med-Express of

Bridgeport, WV for the administration of the District’s drug and alcohol testing program. The

cost for a drug screening will be $55. The cost for an alcohol screening will be $25. The

agreement commences July 1, 2012 and expires June 30, 2013 upon execution of a contract

acceptable to the Solicitor.

XIII. CONTRACTED TRANSPORTATION

The Administration recommends two (2) one-year contract extensions for 26 special education

and 12 private and parochial contracted routes be awarded to W.L. Roenigk. The contract

extensions will commence on July 1, 2012 and expire on June 30, 2014 upon execution of a

contract acceptable to the Solicitor.

XIV. INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONSULTANT

The Administration recommends the District enter into an agreement with _______________ to

provide consulting services for the Information Systems Department. The total cost of this

service will be ______________.

XV. PRINT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Administration recommends the District enter into an agreement with _________________

for printers, copiers, and related services. The monthly cost of this agreement will be

__________________. The agreement commences July 1, 2012 and ends June 30, ______ upon

execution of a contract acceptable to the solicitor.

For Information

This agreement provides a cost savings of approximately _________ per year.

XVI. DONATION – INGOMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - APPLE LEARNING LAB

The Administration recommends acceptance of a donation of an Apple learning lab and related

equipment for Ingomar Elementary School from the Ingomar Elementary School PTO. The

value of this donation is $21,676.00.

The disclaimer release for the equipment will be attached to the Official Minutes.

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There is 1 item for Board Action.


I. IDEIA AGREEMENTS BETWEEN NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND

THE ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

The Administration recommends approval of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Notice of

Adoption of Policies, Procedures, and Use of Funds by School District under Federal

requirements of 34 CFR 300.101 through 300.624 as part of the IDEIA Application for

2011/2012 and the IDEIA-Part B Use of Funds Agreement 2012/2013.

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT

May 23, 2012

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There is 1 item for Board Action and 2 items For Information Only.


I. INGOMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL GOAL STUDENTS – THE CHALLENGER LEARNING

CENTER – WHEELING JESUIT COLLEGE, WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA

The Administration respectfully requests permission for IMS GOAL students to travel to

Wheeling Jesuit College in Wheeling, West Virginia on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 to participate in

the Challenger Learning Center. There will be 38 students participating in this trip.


I. NASH NEWS – as reported by Katie Tully

Student Council -- Student Council is planning the annual Dodge Ball Tournament in which

both NAI and NASH students can participate. The proceeds benefit the Keep It Campaign that

helps build libraries and schools in Ivory Park, South Africa. In addition, the new 2012-2013

officers were elected with Allison Zeppuhar as President, Lisa DiFalco as Vice President,

Colleen Quisenberry as Recording Secretary, Kayla Nahay as Publicity Director, and Erin

Madigan as Treasurer. Congratulations!

National Honor Society - The current senior officers of National Honor Society are busy

planning the Top Scholars banquet for the seniors in the top 5% of their class. In addition, the

new junior inductees elected their new officers for next year with Megan Grzyb as President,

Rohan Bansal as Vice President, Cindy Lee as Secretary, and Suyash Fulay as Ttreasurer.

Congratulations to the new officers!

Art Exhibit - The NASH Art Exhibit Gala took place on May 9 at NASH and showcases the

senior portfolios of art students including demonstrations and music by student musicians.

SADD - SADD arranged for the Safety Bug to come to NASH. The Safety Bug is an actual

Volkswagen vehicle specially engineered to simulate the loss of control one experiences when

driving under the influence.

AP Testing - AP testing at NASH is taking place from Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 18

in the Baierl Center.

Prom - The Junior Prom took place at NASH on May 5 with a luau theme, while the day before,

the senior citizens came to NASH using the same decorations as the Junior Prom to have a night

of dancing. In addition, the Senior Prom will be taking place on May 26 at the Omni William

Penn Hotel and the Post-Prom party taking place at NASH until 5 a.m.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT

May 23, 2012

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II. NAI NEWS – as reported by Lisa DiFalco

Student Council - NAI’s Student Council, in conjunction with NASH Student Council, is hard

at work planning the high school wide Dodge Ball Tournament. The proceeds will benefit Ivory

Park, a group in Africa that works to benefit the impoverished. The tournament is one piece of

the Keep It Campaign that takes place throughout several schools, all with the central goal of

Ivory Park. The tournament will take place on Wednesday May 23, 2012 at NASH. We look

forward to a fantastic turnout!

Student Council elections were held on Thursday May 3. NAI Officers for next year include:

Garrett O’Toole-Gunning, Libby Roach, John Gnalian, Masil Adnani, and Yanni Balouris.

NASH Officers include: Allison Zeppuhuar, Lisa DiFalco, Colleen Quisenberry, Erin

Madigan, Jackie Bursic, and Kayla Nahay. Congratulations to all that ran, and all that won!

Staff Appreciation is hard at work planning the yearly staff barbeque. It is scheduled for May

25. Every year it is a highlight for the teachers, and this year is expected to have a similar

outcome. It is a great time to show the teachers and staff how much they are truly appreciated.

Family and Consumer Sciences - Congratulations to Megan Aul for scoring in the top 20

percent of students nationwide in the National Financial Capability Challenge. Also,

congratulations go to Brianna Wagner for being one of the top scorers at North Allegheny

Intermediate High School. Both girls are students in the Family and Consumer Sciences

Independent Living class taught by Kathy Higginbotham. Pennsylvania ranked #1 in highest

participation on a number of tests taken: #1 with the highest number of students who scored in

the top 20%, #1 with the highest number of participating schools, and #1 with the highest

number of participating educators.

The students from the Independent Living course from NAI Family and Consumer Sciences

Department recently constructed Little Dresses for Africa during their sewing and consumer

resources unit. Dresses were made from donated pillow cases. The dresses will be sent to an

agency in Michigan where they will be added to dress and pants from other schools and later sent

to Africa.

Class Council - Class Council is focused on officer elections for next year. The larger portion of

class council time is spent at the beginning of the year planning Homecoming, so it is important

that voters choose wisely, which we are sure they will. Good luck to all those running!

NAI - Thursday May 17 is the awards night at NAI. That night, the James R. Wall Scholarship

recipient will be announced. Students interviewed with the committee of teachers on Tuesday,

May 8. The awards night always proves to be a happy night full of good news.

NAI’s Euro-Challenge Finalists - At the beginning of May, five NAI students who comprised

this year’s Euro-challenge team went to New York City to compete in the National Finals. After

the preliminary round, the NAI team comprised of Medha Sharma, Pranav Murthy, Natalie

Morrissey, Dominic Moore and Mike Bechich were announced as one of the five finalists.

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After their presentations, they were quizzed by leading economists from the EU and at the

reception later it was announced that they had placed 5th

in the nation. For their efforts, each

student received a $250 scholarship from the Moody’s Financial Group as well. Congratulations

to these outstanding NAI students.

CCAIM Competition - On Tuesday, May 1, Sophomores Julianna Bachinsky, Surabhi

Beriwal, and Wesley Swanson were the first NAI team to compete as finalists in the 12th

annual

Cultural Communications Alliance International Marketing Competition at the University of

Pittsburgh. The NAI team won the in-school competition on April 19, and worked tirelessly to

refine their presentation before competing against five other Western PA high schools at

Pitt. While the team did not place in the top 3, they received high praise from the judges and

audience for their creativity and presentation skills. We congratulate them for their hard work,

and look forward to their participation again next year!

Music at NAI - Music has been in the air all this month of May! Band, Orchestra, and Chorus

all had their spring concerts at the beginning of the month. Each group showed a marked

improvement from the beginning of the year, and sounded like they enjoyed what they were

doing. Way to go, Tigers!

GRADUATION!

Class of 2012

Friday, June 8

Newman Stadium

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There is 1 item for Board Action and 2 items For Information Only.


I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS

The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional

seminar requests:

Name Conference Date Amount

Sherri Ludwig

(CAO)

School District Conference

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Institute of

Certified Public Accounts

Cranberry, PA

5/31/2012

$ 266.98

Sharon Volpe

(NASH)

National Forensics League National

Tournament

Sponsor: NFL

Indianapolis, IN

6/9-6/16/2012

$ 6,200.84

Meghan Wallace

(IMS)

Student Assistance Program

Sponsor: The Prevention Network

Baden, PA

6/11-6/14/2012

$ 325.00

Gwynn Maximo

(CAO)

2012 Special Education Leadership

Summer Academy Achieving

Balance

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department

of Education/PaTTAN

Bedford, PA

7/23-7/26/2012

$ 800.50*

Tammy Andreyko

(CAO)

Karyn Dobda

(MMS)

Learning Forward Annual

Conference

Sponsor: Learning Forward 2012

Annual Conference

Boston, MA

12/1-12/5/2012

$ 959.00

$ 1,865.44

*ACCESS Funds

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

May 23, 2012

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I. GOOD STAFF NEWS AROUND NA

Mr. Joseph Prince, Library Department Chairperson, has been named one of 12 Finalists in

the Pennsylvania 2013 Teacher of the Year Program. The selection process for the Teacher

of the Year began last fall. Applicants were nominated by students, parents, colleagues and

members of their local community. In late March, 39 teachers were announced as semi-

finalists. They were asked to submit information describing (1) their work to inspire students

of all backgrounds and abilities; (2) how they maintain an active and useful role in the

community, as well as in the school; and (3) how they would find the energy to manage the

taxing schedule of a “Teacher of the Year” honoree. The winner of the Pennsylvania 2013

Teacher of the Year Award will be announced in December.

The North Allegheny School District has been recognized as one of the 2012 ‘Best

Communities for Music Education in America’ by the NAMM Foundation, the charitable

branch of the international music products industry. This is the fifth year in a row that

NASD has received this recognition for exemplifying a community commitment to include

music education as part of a quality education for all children. Only 176 communities,

including 166 school districts and 10 schools, across the U.S. are recognized on the 2012 list.

II. FIRST READING OF BOARD POLICY #4140 - THE CREATION, PUBLICATION,

AND DISTRIBUTION OF STAFF AND STUDENT IMAGES AND RECORDINGS

In accordance with Board Policy #1710, the adoption of the attached Board Policy #4140,

The Creation/Publication/Distribution of Staff and Student Images and Recordings, will be

requested for adoption at the Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors on June 27,

2012. The attached policy will replace Board Policies #4140 and #4141.

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Board Policy #4140______

Official School Board Policy

of the

North Allegheny School District

First Reading

THE CREATION/PUBLICATION/DISTRIBUTION OF

STAFF AND STUDENT IMAGES AND RECORDINGS

1.0 AUTHORITY

The Board will have the final approval for all basic policies pertaining to safety and security of

the staff and students (Authority18 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 4304 23 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 6301 et seq).

2.0 PURPOSE

This policy only pertains to printed and electronic publications located on the North Allegheny

School District website or created, published, and electronically stored by the North Allegheny

School District. It does not pertain to affiliated printed and electronic publications (i.e. websites

and/or publications created by the NA Athletic Department, Parent Faculty Associations (PFA),

etc.).

3.0 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are for the purpose of this policy:

a. Recording - includes audio and video recording devices, regardless of planned

distribution media.

b. Imaging - includes both still and video images in any format, regardless of planned

distribution media.

4.0 GUIDELINES

4.1 Recording of Students or Student Groups

Media representatives or District personnel may record classroom activities and/or

individual students from time to time for release to the local media, use in District media,

or as an instructional tool. Students’ names will not be identified unless the

parent/guardian approves individual requests. The individual requests and subsequent

approvals or denials will be documented by the District.

References:

Rev.

No.

Date

School

Law

Board

Policy

Admin.

Policy

1 4140

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Permission to record a student either individually or as part of a group is assumed unless

student’s parents/guardians indicates otherwise in writing. Parents/Guardians will be

notified of this policy at the opening of each school year. Denial to record students will

be valid for one (1) school year only, and must be renewed in writing each school year to

remain in effect.

4.2 Imaging of Students or Student Groups

Media representatives or District personnel may also take photos or videos (images) of

classroom activities and/or individual students from time to time for release to the local

media, use in District media, or as an instructional tool. Students’ names will not be

identified unless the parent/guardian approves individual requests. The individual

requests and subsequent approvals or denials will be documented by the District.

Permission to image a student either individually or as part of a group is assumed unless

student’s parents/guardians indicate otherwise in writing. Parents/Guardians will be

notified of this policy at the opening of each school year. Denial to image students will be

valid for one (1) school year only, and must be renewed in writing each school year to

remain in effect.

4.3 Recording of Staff or Staff Groups

Media representatives or District personnel may record classroom activities and/or

individual staff from time to time for release to the local media, use in District media, or

as an instructional tool. Identification of staff will be limited to name, school, and

assignment/title. Personal addresses, phone numbers, or other personal information will

not be provided.

Permission to record a staff member either individually or as part of a group is assumed

unless the staff member indicates otherwise in writing. Such denials will be valid for one

(1) school year only and must be renewed in writing each year to remain in effect.

4.4 Imaging of Staff or Staff Groups

Media representatives or District personnel may also take photos or videos (images) of

classroom activities and/or individual staff members from time to time for release to the

local media, use in District media, or as an instructional tool. Identification of staff will

be limited to name, school, and assignment/title.

Permission to image a staff member either individually or as part of a group is assumed

unless the staff member indicates otherwise in writing. Such denials will be valid for one

(1) school year only and must be renewed in writing each year to remain in effect.

4.5 Dissemination of Images and/or Information to Media

All requests from media representatives for interviews, information, or photo

opportunities will be directed to the North Allegheny School District Office of

Communications and Public Relations. Schools, students, or staff members should not be

contacted directly by the media. Conversely, schools, students, or staff members will not

contact the media directly regarding District-related events, activities, news, interviews,

or photo opportunities.

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5.0 DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Superintendent will develop procedures which will include notice of this policy and related

procedures to each staff member and students’ parents/guardians at the beginning of each school

year.

6.0 POLICY REFERENCES

The following documents were reviewed during the process of revising Policy 4140 as follows:

a. Endangering Welfare of Children - 18 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 4304

b. Child Protective Services Law - 23 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 6301 et seq.

7.0 REMOVAL OF BOARD POLICIES FROM BOARD POLICY MANUAL

This Policy supersedes the following policies which should be removed from the Board Policy

Manual:

a. #4140 - Use of Students

b. #4141 - Photography of Students

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