UPPER ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA 15241 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, June 28, 2010 - 7:00 P.M. Central Office Board Room 6:00 PM - EXECUTIVE SESSION (PERSONNEL MATTERS) PRESIDING: Amy L. Billerbeck, President Notice having been advertised and posted and members duly notified, the meeting of the Board of School Directors was held on Monday, June 28, 2010, in the Central Office Board Room.

The following Directors were present:

Mrs. Amy L. Billerbeck, President Mr. Louis P. Mafrice, Jr. Mr. Harry F. Kunselman, Vice-President Mrs. Angela B. Petersen

Mrs. Barbara L. Bolas Mr. Louis A. Piconi Mr. Frank J. Kerber Mrs. Rebecca Stern Mr. Bruce L. Kerman

School personnel in attendance: Dr. Patrick O’Toole, Superintendent of Schools

Dr. John Bornyas, Director of Operations, Community Relations & Special Projects Dr. Judith Bulazo, Director of Literacy, Assessment & Professional Development Ms. Frosina Cordisco, Director of Business & Finance Mrs. Mary Ann Stabile, Stenographer Mr. Robert Prorok, Solicitor

CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mrs. Billerbeck called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. READING OF THE MISSION Mrs. Stern read the following School District Mission Statement: Developing lifelong and responsible citizens for a global society is the mission of the

Upper St. Clair School District, served by a responsive and innovative staff who in partnership with the community provides learning experiences that nurture the uniqueness of each child and promote happiness and success.

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APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOTION: By Bolas: I move that the Board approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Petersen, and carried on unanimous voice vote.

RECOGNITION OF WORLD FINALIST ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TEAMS Dr. O’Toole congratulated the following Odyssey of the Mind teams for taking top honors among the 800+ teams from 30 countries in the World Finals. USC High School - Discovered Treasures 1st Place and Ranatra Fusca This team has had a perfect season by achieving 1st Place and the prestigious Ranatra Fusca award at all three levels of competition - Regionals, States and Worlds, bringing their Ranatra Fusca tally up to an outstanding six. Congratulations to Paul Austin, Riyana Bilimoria, Bridget Hubbard, Abby Massaro, Molly Patterson, Peter Rosati, and Rachel Simmons, along with Coaches Reid Simmons and Gwen Patterson. Boyce - Return to the Gift of Flight and Nature Trail'R 3rd Place for Return to the Gift of Flight This team of 5th Graders achieved 3rd Place with their Return to the Gift of Flight solution - an extremely impressive result for their first trip to the World Finals. They had the additional challenge of performing a second solution for the Nature Trail'R problem - an unprecedented feat for a USC Odyssey Team. Congratulations to Brendan Allen, Connor Byrnes, Liam Carse, Arushi Kewalramani, Piol-Ha Massé, Abigail Shoemaker, and Vicki Wang, along with Coach Sharon Byrnes. USC High School - Column Structure Balsa structure held 555 pounds This team of High School and Fort Couch students returned to the World Finals for a second year in a row. During their performance, their column structure held an awesome 555 pounds placing them amongst the best balsa builders in the world. Congratulations to Kyle Austin, Maura Boston, Robert Burke, Brenna Carse, Rebecca Knapp, Josh Simmons, and Syndey Turnwald, along with Coaches Michelle Turnwald and Geralyn Austin. Coach Reid Simmons thanked the Board for their support of the Odyssey of the Mind teams and explained the process involved in a team preparing and participating in the various levels of competition. He noted that the Runatra Fusca award that was submitted can be viewed on YouTube. Mrs. Billerbeck congratulated the teams on behalf of the Board. RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS - REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ONLY There were no residents’ comments at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: By Kunselman: I move the approval of the minutes of the May 24, 2010 regular

Board meeting. Seconded by Petersen, and carried on unanimous voice vote. MOTION: By Kunselman: I move the approval of the minutes of the June 14, 2010 Board

meeting. Seconded by Petersen, and carried on unanimous voice vote.

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MIDDLE SCHOOLS RENOVATION PROJECT & FACILITY UPDATES

APPROVAL OF BID AWARD FOR RESEALING HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM SKYLIGHTS MOTION: By Petersen: The Superintendent recommends and I move that the Board

award the bid for Resealing High School Gymnasium Skylights to Jottan-Jorel, Inc. at a price not to exceed $12,630.73. Seconded by Stern, and carried on unanimous roll call vote

APPROVAL OF CHANGES ORDER MOTION: By Kerber: The Committee recommends and I move that the Board ratify

change order totaling the following amount for the Middle Schools Renovation Project AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING: Seconded by Bolas, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

Change School Order No. Vendor Amount

Fort Couch B-2 Gurtner Construction Company, Inc. $166,171.00 APPROVAL TO DEVELOP CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR BOYCE AND

FORT COUCH ATHLETIC FIELD CAPITAL PROJECTS MOTION: By Petersen: The Committee recommends and I move that the Board authorize

the School District to develop construction documents with Graves & McLean in the amount of $53,573 for the Boyce and Fort Couch Athletic Field Capital Projects and begin the process of approval from the Township Planning Commission. Seconded by Stern, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

APPROVAL TO SUBMIT PLAN CON PART I FOR ADDITIONS AND

RENOVATIONS TO BOYCE MIDDLE SCHOOL

MOTION: By Petersen: The Superintendent recommends and I move that the Board authorize the School District to submit PlanCon Part I to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for Additions and Renovations to Boyce Middle School AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Bolas, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

APPROVAL TO SUBMIT PLAN CON PART I FOR ADDITIONS AND

RENOVATIONS TO FORT COUCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

MOTION: By Piconi: The Superintendent recommends and I move that the Board authorize the School District to submit PlanCon Part I to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for Additions and Renovations to Fort Couch Middle

School AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Stern, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (O’Toole) COMMENDATIONS & RECOGNITIONS MOTION: By Kerber: The Superintendent recommends and I move the approval of the

Commendations & Recognitions AS ATTACHED. Seconded by Bolas, and carried on unanimous voice vote.

APPROVAL OF ACT 93 AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATORS MOTION: By Mafrice: The Superintendent recommends and I move that the Board

approve the Act 93 Agreement with the Administrators effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015 AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Stern, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

APPROVAL OF ACT 93 AGREEMENT FOR CURRICULUM LEADERS

MOTION: By Stern: The Superintendent recommends and I move that the Board approve

the Act 93 Agreement with the Curriculum Leaders effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015 AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Bolas, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION REGARDING STAFFING

MOTION: By Bolas: The Superintendent recommends and I move that the Board approve

the following. Seconded by Kerber, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

The District staff be decreased by the following position:

1.0 Department Chair Elementary Special Education

The District staff be increased by the following position:

1.0 Special Education Curriculum Leader

DISCUSSION REGARDING BUDGET REVIEW AND PSERS UPDATE

Ms. Cordisco shared a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed budget and explained the differences between a budget with a .4 mill increase and with a .678 mill increase. She reviewed the tax increase for each $200,000 of assessed value, fund balance, PSERS employer contribution rates projections from PSERS and using HB2497 rates, and the capital budget. Ms. Cordisco responded to questions and comments of Board members. Mrs. Billerbeck stated that she spoke with Senator Pippy’s office and was informed that since HB2497 passed overwhelmingly in the House that it would most likely do so in the Senate also.

ADOPTION OF 2010-11 OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGETS

MOTION: By Kunselman: I move that the Board approve the following resolution adopting

the budget for levying of school tax for the 2010-11 school year. Seconded by Piconi, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

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RESOLVED, that the budget of the School District of the Township of Upper St. Clair, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $58,341,887, including $83,606.84 for bid supplies, after due public notice, be and the same hereby, is finally adopted as the annual budget of the School District of the Township of Upper St. Clair, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, for the fiscal year beginning the first day of July 2010. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the Township of Upper St. Clair, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania hereby authorizes the appropriation of expenditure of funds as itemized in said budget during the fiscal year beginning the first day of July 2010. The necessary revenue for the same period for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010, shall be provided by a Real Estate Transfer Tax adopted May 29, 1953, as amended and supplemented by resolution of June 8, 1987; and Earned Income Tax adopted May, 1954, a Mercantile Tax adopted in May, 1968; and a School Tax on Real Estate, which is hereby levied and assessed a the rate of 23.77 mills on the dollar on the total amount of the assessed valuation of all property taxable for school purposes in the School District of the Township of Upper St. Clair, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, or at the rate of $2.377 on each $100 of assessed valuation of taxable property. Of said millage, 3.92 mills are levied for general purpose and 19.85 mills are levied pursuant to the authority vested in Section 672 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended, to pay, in part, the minimum salaries and increments of the teaching and supervisory staff and to pay interest and principal on indebtedness incurred pursuant to the “Local Government Unit Debt Act,” as amended. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all taxpayers required to pay the tax on real estate imposed by the School District, pursuant to the foregoing resolution within two months after the date of tax notice, shall be entitled to a discount of two percent (2%) on the amount of such taxes; and all taxpayers who shall fail to make payment of any such taxes charged against them for four months after the date of the tax notice, shall be charged a penalty in the amount of ten percent (10%) of such taxes which will be added to the taxes by the tax collector and collected by him or her; or in the alternative, of otherwise-eligible taxpayers elect to pay such taxes in installments, payments shall be in accordance with the Resolution Providing an Option to Eligible Taxpayers for Installment Payment of Real Estate Taxes on Approved Homestead and Farmstead Property Pursuant to the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006), adopted by the District Board of School Directors on May 21, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2010-11 Capital Budget in the amount of $108,781 be approved AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

Dr. O’Toole reviewed the highlights of the 2010-11 budget AS ATTACHED.

APPROVAL TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR DISTRICT ADVANCEMENT FUNCTION

MOTION: By Stern: The Committee recommends and I move that the Board authorize the

School District to advertise for a District Advancement Officer and to solicit proposals for a District Advancement Function. Seconded by Kerber, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

MATTERS OF INFORMATION BOARD/ADMINISTRATIVE RETREAT (AUGUST 17) BOARD GOALS WORKSHOP (AUGUST 30)

Dr. O’Toole stated that a Board/Administrative Retreat and Board Goals Workshop are scheduled in August and requested Board members to place the following dates on their calendar:

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Board Administrative Retreat – August 17 (full-day workshop focusing on customized learning for students and ways to use new technologies for individual learners)

Board Goals Workshop – August 30 (evening workshop to discuss Board goals)

ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS APPROVAL OF 2010-11 CURRICULUM RECOMMENDATIONS MOTION: By Mafrice: The Committee recommends and I move that the Board approve

the 2010-11 Curriculum Recommendations AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Bolas, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

BUSINESS & FINANCE APPROVAL TO DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS MOTION: By Petersen: In accordance with Policy #3006 – Sales of Surplus Furniture,

Equipment and Other Tangible Personal Property, declare the following items surplus, and the administration be authorized to bid the sale of the items, donate the items, dispose of the items as appropriate, or advertise via public Internet Auction. Seconded by Mafrice, and carried on unanimous voice vote.

Type of Asset Description

Furniture 72 science tables at Fort Couch Furniture 36 science tables at Boyce CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: By Kunselman: The Committee recommends and I move that the Board

approve the following Consent Agenda items. Seconded by Bolas, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

a. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS AND RE-APPOINTMENTS TO YOUTH

STEERING COMMITTEE

Approve the following appointments and re-appointments to the Youth Steering Committee:

Appointments: Lisa Schrott - 4 Years Tina Seech - 4 Years

Re-Appointments: Amy Billerbeck - 4 Years Angela Petersen - 4 Years Celia Evans - 2 Years Ed Kavo - 4 Years

b. APPROVAL OF STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT WITH WESLEY

SPECTRUM ACADEMY FOR 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR

Approve the Student Enrollment Agreement with Wesley Spectrum Academy for the second semester of the 2009-10 school year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

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c. APPROVAL OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

Approve the Educational Services Agreement with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for the 2010-11 school year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

d. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH PEDIATRIC THERAPY SPECIALISTS

Approve the Contractual Agreements with Pediatric Therapy Specialists for

occupational and physical therapy services for the 2010-11 school year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

e. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH PHYSICAL REHAB, INC.

Approve the Agreement with Physical Rehab, Inc. for the 2010-11 school year

for physical therapy services AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

f. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH INTERIM HEALTHCARE

Approve the Health Care Services Contract with Interim Healthcare Services,

Inc. for the 2010-11 school year for skilled nursing services AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

g. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH CROSSROADS SPEECH & HEARING

Approve the Agreement for Provision of Speech Pathology and Audiology

Services with Crossroads Speech & Hearing, Inc. AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

h. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH WATSON INSTITUTE BEHAVIOR

SUPPORT ACADEMY

Approve two agreements for student services with The Watson Institute Behavior Support Academy for the 2010-11 school year in the amount of $41,000 each AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

i. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH THE WATSON INSTITUTE

TRAINING & CONSULTATION SERVICES

Approve the Service Agreement with The Watson Institute Training & Consultation Services autism/behavior consultation and/or community-based instruction for the 2010-11 school year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

j. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ACHIEVA

Approve the Contracted Services Agreement for student services with

ACHIEVA Support for the 2010-11 school year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

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k. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH MAXIMUS CONSULTING, INC.

Approve the Maintenance Agreement with MAXIMUS Consulting to provide support services and maintenance for TIENET software for the 2010-11 school year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

l. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH MONARCH TEACHING

TECHNOLOGIES

Approval of Purchase Agreement for VizZle software with Monarch Teaching Technologies, Inc. AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

m. APPROVAL OF NON-PUBLIC TITLE I CONTRACT WITH ALLEGHENY

INTERMEDIATE UNIT

Approve the Non-Public Title I Contract with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for four students AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

n. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT - INCLUDING

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT

Approve the Treasurer’s Report AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING, including budget transfers, if known, and approved total of the Bill List and Check File Listings as follows: Fund 10 (General Fund) - $1,962,614.15 Fund 31 (Capital Reserve Fund) - $3,060.80 Fund 36 (Middle School Project Fund) - $4,683,138.41

o. APPROVAL OF JULY EXPENSES TO BE RATIFIED AT AUGUST BOARD

MEETING

Authorize the normal, customary and regular payments of salaries benefits, and other expenses - including construction related payments during July 2010 with items considered for approval/ratification at the August 23, 2010 Board Meeting.

p. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUS TIRE BIDS

Award the bid for School Bus Tires to Wingfoot Commercial Tire System and

Bob Sumerel Tire Company depending on the type of tire needed during the 2010-11 school year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

q. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL LISTINGS

Approve the Personnel Listings, pending receipt of all paperwork, AS

ATTACHED.

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r. APPROVAL OF 2010-11 ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET OF SOUTH CENTRAL AREA SPECIAL SCHOOLS JOINTURE

Approve the South Central Area Special Schools Committee 2010-2011 Administrative Budget AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

s. APPROVAL OF HOMESTEAD/FARMSTEAD EXCLUSION RESOLUTION

Approve the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

t. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF INSURANCE POLICIES & STUDENT

ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Approve the renewal of the following insurance policies effective July 1, 2010:

Type of Coverage Carrier Premium Amount

Commercial Package, Energy System & Auto

PSBA/ACE $122,302

School Leaders Policy & Cyber

Chartis (AIG) $ 30,363

Workers’ Compensation PSBA/SBIC $246,689

Umbrella Policy PSBA/SBIC $ 24,688

Life and AD&D Assurant/Fortis $ 44,476

Disability Assurant/Fortis $ 10,102

Voluntary Student Accident Life Insurance Company of North America

$30 for coverage during school hours; $115 for 24x7 coverage

Voluntary Life and AD&D Lincoln Financial

u. APPROVAL OF ELECTION OF TREASURER Re-elect Rebecca Berquist as Treasurer of the School District effective July 1,

2010 through June 30, 2011 at the rate of $3,000 annually, provided that before entering upon the duties of such office for said term, she shall furnish, at the expense of the School District, a bond in favor of the School District in the amount of $100,000 conditioned upon the faithful performance of her duties as School Treasurer, in substantially the same form that was furnished to the School District in the 2009-10 school year.

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v. APPROVAL OF LEASE WITH ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT FOR DART PROGRAM

Authorize the School District to enter into a lease with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for one classroom at Baker Elementary School at the rate of $850/month for the 2010-11 school year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

w. APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY CONTRACT ASSISTANCE WITH

ACCOUNTEMPS

Authorize the School District to use a contracted service through Accountemps at a rate of no more than $30.00 per hour for the accounts payable/payroll support position for up to a six-month period.

x. APPROVAL OF ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH TUCKER ARENSBERG

FOR PERFORMANCE OF TAX ASSESSMENT/TAX COLLECTION SERVICES

Approve the Engagement Letter with Tucker Arensberg for Performance of Tax Assessment/Tax Collection Services AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

y. APPROVAL OF ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH ANDREWS & PRICE

FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND OTHER STUDENT MATTERS

Approve the Engagement Letter with Andrews & Price for Special Education and Other Related Matters AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND AGREEMENT APPROVAL MOTION: By Stern: The Superintendent recommends and I move that the Board approve

the following appointment to the administrative staff, pending receipt of all paperwork and clearances, and authorize the name and salary to be added to the Personnel Listing. Seconded by Bolas, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

James Lersch, Director of Human Resources, effective August 1, 2010 MOTION: By Stern: The Superintendent recommends and I move that the Board approve

the Employment Agreement with the Director of Human Resources AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Bolas, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

RESIGNATION AND RE-ELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Mrs. Billerbeck explained that the Board is recommending the reappointment of Dr. Patrick T. O’Toole as Superintendent of Schools. She stated that Dr. O’Toole has made a positive impact on the District with his dedication to the School District and students. Mr. Kunselman echoed Mrs. Billerbeck’s comments and stated that he admired Dr. O’Toole for his patience with the community and the Board working through many challenging circumstances with positive results.

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Mr. Piconi thanked Dr. O’Toole for looking internally at staff to achieve administrative restructuring and for his visions for the future. Mrs. Bolas stated that Dr. O’Toole is the fifth superintendent with whom she has worked adding that he is an incredible superintendent with a great leadership style. MOTION: By Bolas: I move that the Board accept the resignation of Patrick T. O’Toole,

Ed.D. as the Superintendent of Schools effective June 30, 2010, approve the re-election of Patrick T. O’Toole, Ed.D. as the Superintendent of Schools for a term of four years to commence on July 1, 2010, and to approve a formal contract AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Petersen, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

Dr. O’Toole stated that he feels privileged to be the Superintendent in a community that has a generational commitment to excellence and doing what is best for the students so that each child can achieve to their fullest ability. He thanked his staff for their hard work stating that he felt lucky to be their colleague, and thanked the Board for their confidence in him. Dr. O’Toole stated that he is looking forward to the next four years with a vision and creativity to ensure that students continue to achieve and be equipped to lead their own lives, education and careers. Mrs. Billerbeck read a News Release AS ATTACHED. SOLICITOR’S REPORT Mr. Prorok congratulated Dr. O’Toole on his re-election as Superintendent of Schools and stated that he looked forward to continue working with Dr. O’Toole. ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Mrs. Billerbeck announced that executive sessions were held on the following dates: June 14, 2010 – Litigation, Negotiations & Personnel Matters June 16, 2010 – Personnel Matters June 28, 2010 – Personnel Matters ADJOURNMENT It was moved, seconded, and carried on unanimous voice vote that the meeting adjourn. Mrs. Billerbeck invited everyone to attend a reception following the meeting to congratulate Dr. O’Toole on his re-election as Superintendent of Schools. Amy L. Billerbeck, President BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Frosina C. Cordisco, Secretary BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Submitted by: Mary Ann L. Stabile School Board Stenographer

COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS JUNE, 2010

K - 12 We are proud to announce that three Odyssey of the Mind teams from Upper St. Clair took top honors among the 800+ teams from 30 countries in the World Finals. USC High School - Discovered Treasures 1st Place and Ranatra Fusca This team has had a perfect season by achieving 1st Place and the prestigious Ranatra Fusca award at all three levels of competition - Regionals, States and Worlds. This brings their Ranatra Fusca tally up to an outstanding six. Congratulations to these World Champions: Paul Austin Riyana Bilimoria Bridget Hubbard Abby Massaro Molly Patterson Peter Rosati Rachel Simmons, along with Coaches Reid Simmons and Gwen Patterson. Boyce - Return to the Gift of Flight and Nature Trail'R 3rd Place for Return to the Gift of Flight This team of 5th Graders proved that all of their hours of practice were worth it when they came in 3rd Place with their Return to the Gift of Flight solution - an extremely impressive result for their first trip to the World Finals. They had the additional challenge of performing a second solution for the Nature Trail'R problem - an unprecedented feat for a USC Odyssey Team. Congratulations to these World Champions: Brendan Allen Connor Byrnes Liam Carse Arushi Kewalramani Piol-Ha Massé Abigail Shoemaker Vicki Wang, along with Coach Sharon Byrnes.

USC High School - Column Structure Balsa structure held 555 pounds This team of High School and Fort Couch students returned to the World Finals for a second year in a row. During their performance, their column structure held an awesome 555 pounds placing them amongst the best balsa builders in the world. Congratulations to these World Finalists: Kyle Austin Maura Boston Robert Burke Brenna Carse Rebecca Knapp Josh Simmons Syndey Turnwald, along with Coaches Michelle Turnwald and Geralyn Austin. High School/Fort Couch Congratulations to the students that participated in the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair held at the Carnegie Science Center on March 26 – 27. Following are the award winners from that competition: From the high school: Sasank Chundi Avisha Shah Matt Vernacchia Vinay Viswanathan From Fort Couch: Sindhu Sekaran Middle School Six students from Fort Couch and Boyce participated in the Mathematics Council of Western Pennsylvania Algebra I competition on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Baldwin Senior High School. The Allegheny County Results are as follows: Tony Wang – 1st Place Ananya Cleetus – 2nd Place Hunter Lantzman – 3rd Place Michael Piroli – 4th Place Brian Kaplan – 7th Place Morgan Cook – 11th Place

All six of the Upper St Clair students who participated at the county level moved on to the Regional Competition which was held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Derry Area Middle School. Following are the final results of the regional competition: Tony Wang - 1st place Ananya Cleetus - 2nd place Brian Kaplan - 3rd place

PERSONNEL LISTINGS June 28, 2010

(Pending Receipt of Paperwork) Administrative Staff - Election James Lersch, Director of Human Resources effective 8-1-10 at $112,000 Professional Staff – Retirements Gloria Christofano, Boyce, Music effective 5-4-10 Theresa Serniak, High School, Mathematics effective the last day of teacher responsibility for the 2009-2010 school year Professional Staff – Resignations Abdelkader Khila, High School, French effective 6-21-10 Professional Staff – Elections Erin Giegerich, High School, Special Education (Long-Term Substitute for D. Freedman for the 2010-2011 school year) effective 8-31-10 at $45,700 Timothy Hartnett, High School, Biology/Chemistry (Temporary Professional Employee) effective 8-31-10 at $47,075 Sarah Klingler, High School, English (Temporary Professional Employee) effective 8-31-10 at $49,050 Megan Myron, Boyce, Elementary (Long-Term Substitute for B. Williams for the 2010-2011 school year) effective 8-31-10 at $47,300 Sean O’Rourke, High School, English (Temporary Professional Employee) effective 8-31-10 at $46,700 Kelly Turner, High School, English (Long-Term Substitute for E. Robbibaro for the 2010-2011 school year) effective 8-25-10 at $47,300 Professional Staff - Leave of Absence Alexandra Runyard – Streams, Elementary, Unpaid Personal Leave effective 2010-2011 school year Robert Sully, Boyce, Elementary, Military Leave change leave dates FROM 5-18-10 through 6-21-10 TO 5-19-10 through 6-21-10 Classified Staff - Change of Status Kimberly Sullivan FROM Part-Time Nutrition Center Worker TO High School Cook at $12.50/hour effective 8-3-10 Jeffrey Yochum FROM (.5) Boyce, Custodian TO (1.0) Boyce, Custodian at $25,500 effective 7-1-10 Marilyn Cimarolli, High School Cook change retirement date FROM 6-15-10 TO 6-16-10 Sharon Mackowick FROM High School Teacher Aide (Special Education) TO High School Teacher Aide (English Department) effective 8-31-10 Classified Staff – Leave of Absence Dana Knight – High School, Part Time Nutrition Center Worker Unpaid Personal Leave effective 5-3-10 through 6-17-10 Classified Staff – Resignation Dana Knight – High School, Part-Time Nutrition Center Worker effective 6-17-10 Classified Staff – Retirement Sandra DeFerio – Bus Driver effective 6-17-10 Administrative Support – Resignation Susan E. Hyre, Accounting Clerk effective 6-25-10 Administrative Support – Election Harry Powell, Part-Time Security Guard at $15.00/hour effective 7-1-10 Jason Powell, Part-Time Security Guard at $15.00/hour effective 7-1-10 Extra Curricular Activities - New Appointments for the 2010-2011 School Year Kelly L. Costa – Hip Hop Club Sponsor - $1,200 Ryan Taucher – Girls Tennis Coach - $4,000 Shannon Dressler – Cheer/Dance Club Sponsor - $1,400 Bradley Wilson – Middle School Football Coach - $2,599 Extra Curricular Activities – Reappointments for the 2010-2011 School Year Karen Brown – Inservice Coordinator -$2,573 Kevin Clark – Deer Valley Coordinator - $2,109

Matt Dudley (.5) Deer Valley Assistant Coordinator - $791 Raymond Gombar (.5) Deer Valley Assistant Coordinator - $791 Lisa Cain – Middle School/Elementary Phys Ed Department Chair - $2,150 Elizabeth Hess – High School Phys Ed Department Chair - $2,150 Fran McElroy – Nurse Department Chair - $2,150 Barbara Peresie – Library Department Chair - $2,150 Michelle Zirngibl – Special Ed Department Chair - $2,150 Carolyn Cusick – Technical/Practical Arts Department Chair - $2,150 Todd Ollendyke – Clairvoyant Sponsor - $3,657 Estelle Luck – Art Club Sponsor - $968 Keith Froelich – Campus News Network Sponsor - $2,571 Carolyn Cusick – F.B.L.A. Sponsor - $1,316 Bethany Wolf – French Club Sponsor - $968 Deanna Baird – German Club Sponsor - $968 Doug Kirchner – Interact Club Sponsor - $968 Constantina Lardas – Latin Club Sponsor - $968 Patrick Manion – S.A.D.D. Sponsor - $968 Leslie Leeds – Spanish Club Sponsor - $968 Marjorie Heins – World Affairs Club Sponsor - $968 Lorraine Milovac – Thespians Club Sponsor - $968 Lauren Davidovich – Multi-Cultural Club Sponsor - $791 Ron Sivillo – USC Law Club Sponsor - $791 Richard Platts – Forensics Sponsor - $2,450 David Watson – Forensics Assistant Sponsor - $1,828 Katie Ryan – F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Coordinator - $1,369 Dee Kelly – F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Event Leader - $422 Kim Marmion - F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Event Leader - $422 Elizabeth Cecelia – Montage Sponsor - $1,603 Laura Moeller – National Honor Society Sponsor - $1,634 Dan Holzer – Senior Class Sponsor - $2,494 Shelia Lloyd – Senior Class Assistant Sponsor - $1,836 Shelia Lloyd – Assistant Activities Director - $2,394 Caroline DeWalt – St. Clarion Sponsor - $2,151 Stephanie Fisher – Freshman Class Sponsor - $1068 Tom Yochum – Sophomore Class Sponsor - $1068 Jennifer Kirk – Junior Class Sponsor - $1068 Don Pickell – Marching Band Director - $5,160 Paul Fox – Marching Band Admin Assistant - $1,054 Tracy Olkowsky – Marching Band Assistant (Pantherettes) - $2,636 Patrick Jones – Marching Band Assistant (Drumline) - $2,636 Kierah Hanna – Marching Band Assistant (Color Guard) - $2,636 Lorraine Milovac – High School Choral Director - $2,525 Thomas Hunsberger – Middle School Choral Director (Ft. Couch) - $904 John Hall – High School Fall Play Director - $2,581 Paul Fox – High School Fall Play Producer - $538 Terry Williard – High School Fall Play Technical Director - $1,506 Paul Fox – Spring Musical Director/Producer - $4,000 Daniel Holzer – Basketball Head Coach - $8,000 Jerry Malarkey – Baseball Head Coach - $5,700 Amanda Sanderson – Cheerleader Sponsor - $3,043 Paul Fox – Written Communications Assistant - $2,151 Tom Kaminski – Middle School Boys Basketball Coach - $2,183 Glenn Wayland – Middle School Boys Basketball Coach - $2,183 Bernard O’Brien – Middle School Boys Basketball Coach - $2,183 Joe DeMar – Middle School Boys Basketball Coach - $2,183 Zoltan Toth – Middle School Boys Basketball Coach - $2,183 Mark Goelz – Middle School Boys Basketball Coach - $2,183 Zoltan Toth – Middle School Football Coach - $2,599 Dave Kyle – Middle School Football Coach - $2,599 Tom Kaminski – Middle School Football Coach - $2,599 Dan O’Rourke – Middle School Football Coach - $2,599 Mike Ghilani – Middle School Football Coach - $1,559 Jessica Brickett – Middle School Boys Track Coach - $1,663 Greg Calvetti – Middle School Boys Track Coach - $1,663

Ryan Duchi – Middle School Boys Volleyball Coach - $1,856 Greg Calvetti – (.5) Middle School Wrestling Coach - $1,247 Zoltan Toth – (.5) Middle School Wrestling Coach - $1,247 Dave Kyle – Middle School Wrestling Coach - $2,599 Connie Montgomery – Middle School Girls Softball Coach - $1,819 Zoltan Toth – Middle School Girls Track Coach - $1,663 Bernard O’Brien – Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach - $1,819 Ryan Duchi – Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach - $1,856 Steve Levine – Middle School Cross Country Coach - $1,856 William Gehrlein – Middle School Cross Country Coach - $1,060 Justin Gremba – Middle School Student Council Sponsor - $439 Connie Montgomery - Middle School Student Council Sponsor - $439 Joe Graceffo – (.75) Assistant Athletic Director - $3,430 Matt Martocci – (.75) Assistant Athletic Director - $3,430 Yoko Nagao – Girls Volleyball Head Coach - $4,500 Melissa Ferguson – Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach - $2,300 Rebecca Myers – Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach - $2,300 Uwe Schneider – Boys Soccer Head Coach - $5,400 Ryan Schwoebel – Boys Soccer Assistant Coach - $2,755 Kevin Coffman – Boys Soccer Assistant Coach - $2,755 Fred Jackson – Boys Soccer Assistant Coach - $2,703 David Gray – Girls Soccer Head Coach - $4,900 Jane Sharpless – Girls Soccer Assistant Coach - $2,300 Stephanie Pegnataro – Girls Soccer Assistant Coach - $2,300 Michael Gray – (.75) Girls Soccer Assistant Coach - $1,725 Greg Wagner – (.25) Girls Soccer Assistant Coach - $575 Todd Flynn – Boys Golf Head Coach - $3,600 Matt Henderson – Girls Golf Head Coach - $3,600 Jim Render – Football Head Coach - $12,000 Matt Martocci – (.3) Football Assistant Coach - $2,000 Shawn Morton – Football Assistant Coach - $5,196 Charles McKinney – Football Assistant Coach - $4,500 Rich Piccinini – Football Assistant Coach - $4,533 Damien Patragas – Football Assistant Coach - $4,665 John Trovato – Football Assistant Coach - $5,196 Terry Coleman – (.9) Football Assistant Coach - $4,351 Dan Stellute – (.5) Football Assistant Coach - $1,700 Tim Robbins – Football Assistant Coach - $4,533 Pat Corr – (.8) Football Assistant Coach - $3,750 Dan Zelenski – (.8) Football Assistant Coach - $3,295 Kathryn Robison – Field Hockey Head Coach - $3,600 Jamie Parell – Field Hockey Assistant Coach - $2,608 Doug Petrick – Boys Cross Country Coach - $3,381 Maureen Chermak – Girls Cross Country Coach - $3,381 M.A.T. Interns for the 2010-2011 School Year Ashley Baker Joe Blazeck Steven Grubbs Heather Harteis Sara Hoglund Jayme Sablosky Jason Salaway Joel Thompson School Psychologist Intern for the 2010-2011 School Year Adam Becker Summer School Teachers effective 6-21-10 through 8-6-10 Kristy Berrott Kevin Coffman Christine Finnegan William Gehrlein Terry Jackson

William Corey Langley Melissa Mancosh Shawn Morton Mary Lyn Mulroy Timothy Robbins Katie Ryan Zoltan Toth John Trovato Timothy Wagner Thomas Yochum Melissa Yoest District Substitute List - Additions Professional: Julie Ali – Elementary/Special Education effective 6-9-10 Michael Bober – Elementary effective 6-15-10 Barbara Duff – Elementary effective 6-2-10 Sarah Jo Haig – Mathematics effective 6-8-10 Daniel Harrold – English effective 6-16-10 Maria Johnson – Elementary effective 6-2-10 Alexandra Miller – English effective 5-28-10 Leah Morelli – Art effective 5-28-10 Catherine Reon – School Nurse effective 6-15-10 Juliet Sargent – English effective 5-25-10 Ashley Thomas – Elementary effective 6-2-10 Brittany L. Thomas – Elementary effective 6-2-10 Classified: Marilyn Cimarolli – Nutrition Center Worker effective 9-3-10 Christine Costello – Bus Attendant effective 6-23-10 Sandra DeFerio – Bus Driver/Bus Attendant effective 9-1-10 Jane Dodd – Summer Sub Aide Jacqueline Geisler – Summer Sub Aide (Special Ed) Kristina Gualazzi – Summer Sub Aide (Special Ed) Darla Kelly – Summer Sub Aide (Special Ed) Dana Knight – Nutrition Center Worker effective 9-3-10 Diane Kuna – Teacher Aide effective 9-1-10 Denise Luckenbach – Summer Sub Aide (Special Ed) Kimberly Marmion - Summer Sub Aide (Special Ed) Cynthia Osbourne - Summer Sub Aide (Special Ed) Karen Penkrot – Secretary effective 6-24-10 Barbara Snyder – Summer Sub Aide (Special Ed) Kathleen Stasik – Summer Sub Aide (Special Ed) Anne Watkinson – Summer Sub Aide (Special Ed) District Substitute List - Deletions Professional: Susan Boyd – Elementary/English effective 6-21-10 Nicole Gasse – Music effective 6-28-10 Melissa Giaquinto – Social Studies effective 6-28-10 Kathryn Johnson – School Nurse effective 6-28-10 Josephine Ramsay – Mathematics effective 6-28-10 Classified: Beverly Crowe – Secretary effective 6-28-10 Janet Ericson – Nutrition Center Worker effective 6-28-10 Mary Ann Godwin – Secretary/Nutrition Center Worker effective 6-28-10 Kathryn Johnson – Health Room Aide effective 6-28-10 Kara Philips – Secretary/Teacher Aide effective 6-28-10

 

 

 

NEWS RELEASE  

Upper St. Clair Renews Contract of Superintendent Patrick O’Toole 

UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA, JUNE 28, 2010 —The Upper St. Clair Board of School Directors unanimously voted today to renew the contract of Superintendent Patrick T. O’Toole, Ed.D.  who has held that position since March 2007.  His new contract will extend through June 30, 2014.  School Board President Amy Billerbeck said, “The renewal of Dr. O’Toole’s contract is in recognition of the continued success the District has experienced and the leadership role he has played.  We are very pleased with his performance.” 

Dr. O’Toole responded, “Upper St. Clair has a generational commitment to excellence in education.  I am fortunate to be the Superintendent and to work with an outstanding group of educators, a supportive School Board and highly motivated students.  I plan to continue to build the tradition of high expectations for teaching and learning at USC where each child is challenged to achieve his/her fullest potential.”  Dr. O’Toole earned a B.S. degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and both an M.Ed and an Ed.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.  He taught in Sandusky, Ohio; was an associate principal in Greenville, Pa.; a principal and superintendent in Shenango Township School District, New Castle, Pa.; and superintendent for South Butler County School District, Saxonburg, Pa.   Dr. O’Toole is currently Vice‐President of the Tri‐State Study Council at the University of Pittsburgh and Treasurer of the South Hills Area School Districts Association (SHASDA).  Dr. O’Toole resides in southern Butler County, with his wife Tracey, a chemistry teacher in the Seneca Valley School District, and their son Patrick, 7.    

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Over the past four years, Dr. O’Toole has overseen a number of successful accomplishments including: 

• Top ranking by the Pittsburgh Business Times, as it rated Upper St. Clair School District the number one school district the past five years among the 501 in Pennsylvania. The publication bases its rankings on its analysis of the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment Exam results.  

 • Numerous recognitions of our staff and students from various organizations, including 

Newsweek magazine, U.S. News and World Report magazine, PA School Boards Association , PA Middle School Association, National Middle School Association,  PA Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals, Pennsylvania PTA, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, and the College Board. 

 • Development of the District’s Strategic Plan, focusing the District on educating the whole child, 

setting high expectations for student learning, technology integration, and preparing children for an increasingly interconnected world. 

 • Reorganization of District administration to focus the leadership to work from a K to 12 

perspective.  

• Renovations of Boyce and Fort Couch Middle Schools, including a highly transparent and collaborative planning process. 

 • Several sustainability initiatives, including the L.E.E.D. certification for the middle school 

renovations.  

• Contract and Act 93 renewals for bus drivers, classified/clerical staff, teachers, curriculum leaders, and administrators. 

 • Implementation of a professional development program that focused the District administrators 

on a shared leadership framework and a commitment to shared principles of professionalism for USC leaders. 

  

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