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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT 200 Hillvue Lane Pittsburgh, PA 15237 April 17, 2013 WORK SESSION
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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
APRIL 17, 2013 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM 7:00 p.m.
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WORK SESSION No Reports Scheduled
8:30 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APRIL 24, 2013 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM 7:00 p.m.
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS REGULAR MEETING No Reports Scheduled
8:30 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
MAY 15, 2013 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM 7:00 p.m.
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WORK SESSION 25 YEAR AWARDS & RECEPTION Cyber Academy Pilot Report (written)
8:30 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
MAY 22, 2013 - REGULAR MEETING – CMS AUDITORIUM 7:00 p.m.
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS REGULAR MEETING Proposed Final Budget Presentation BCIT Interim Review Report (written) School Counseling Interim Review Report (written)
8:30 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
CURRICULUM REPORT April 24, 2013 There are 3 items for Board Action and 5 items For Information Only.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED I.
NASH FALL PLAY – ROLEPLAY The Administration respectfully requests approval of the NASH Fall Play, RolePlay, to be presented in the NASH Auditorium in Novembe r 2013. For Information This play was reviewed by the NASH Play Selection Committee which consists of staff, students, community members, and Board Members and was unanimously approved. This play will provide over eight students an opportunity to participate as cast members and a stage crew of over 10 students.
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CAMP KON-O-KWEE FIFTH GRADE PROGRAM – CAMP DATES The Administration respectfully requests approval of the following dates for the Outdoor Education Program for fifth grade students for the 2013/2014 school year: September 16, 17, 18, 2013 September 25, 26, 27, 2013 October 2, 3, 4, 2013 October 9, 10, 11, 2013 October 16, 17, 18, 2013 -
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Bradford Woods Elementary and Ingomar Elementary Hosack Elementary and Peebles Elementary Franklin Elementary Marshall Elementary McKnight Elementary
CAMP KON-O-KWEE FIFTH GRADE PROGRAM COST – 2013/2014 The Administration respectfully requests approval for the cost of the Outdoor Education Program for fifth grade students for the 2013/2014 school year. The cost per student will be $125.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY The proposed budget for 2013-2014 reflects all of the textbooks provided in this Curriculum Report. Textbook purchases are based upon the phase-in budgets created during each Curriculum Review process. 1
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PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – BUSINESS, COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The following textbooks will be on display in the Board Secretary’s office beginning April 25, 2013, for future Board action: Textbook Advertising and Sales Promotion Business Communication Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
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Publisher Cengage Learning Cengage Learning McGraw-Hill
Grade Levels 11th-12th 11th-12th 12th
PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – COMMUNICATION ARTS/ENGLISH The following textbooks will be on display in the Board Secretary’s office beginning April 25, 2013, for future Board action: Textbook Prentice Hall World Masterpieces
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Publisher Pearson
Grade Levels 9th-10th
PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – SCIENCE The following textbooks will be on display in the Board Secretary’s office beginning April 25, 2013, for future Board action: Textbook Big Book Flip Chart, Kindergarten Big Book Flip Chart, Grade 1 Science, Grade 2 Astronomy: Journey to the Cosmic Frontier Campbell: Biology in Focus (AP Edition) Physics Principles & Problems
Publisher Pearson Pearson Pearson McGraw-Hill Pearson McGraw-Hill
Grade Levels Kdg 1st 2nd 11th-12th 11th-12th 11th-12th
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PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – SOCIAL STUDIES The following textbooks will be on display in the Board Secretary’s office beginning April 25, 2013, for future Board action: Textbook American Government Government in America (AP Edition) United States History: Modern America
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Publisher Pearson Pearson Pearson
Grade Level 11th 11th 11th
PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – WORLD LANGUAGES The following textbooks will be on display in the Board Secretary’s office beginning April 25, 2013, for future Board action: Textbook Abriendo Paso Lectura (AP Spanish) Abriendo Paso Gramatica (AP Spanish) Triangulo (AP Spanish)
Publisher Pearson Pearson Wayside
Grade Level 12th 12th 12th
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FINANCE REPORT April 24, 2013 There are 5 items for Board Action and 5 items For Information Only. BOARD ACTION REQUESTED I.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS The Administration recommends approval of the following Accounts Payable lists:
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A.
Supplemental Accounts Payable list dated March 2013, in the amount of $9,442,910.45.
B.
Accounts Payable list dated April 2013, in the amount of $127,514.24.
C.
Supplemental Capital Reserve Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2013, in the amount of $99,976.84.
D.
Supplemental Technology Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2013, in the amount of $0.00.
E.
Supplemental 2000 NASH/Newman Stadium Construction Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2013, in the amount of $0.00.
F.
Supplemental CMS/IMS Construction Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2013, in the amount of $0.00.
G.
Supplemental Cafeteria Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2013, in the amount of $0.00.
AIU PROGRAM OF SERVICES BUDGET The Administration recommends that the Board approve the proposed 2013/2014 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Program of Services Budget as presented. The Budget totals $3,809,028. The North Allegheny School District’s expected contribution to the AIU Program of Services budget is $149,343; an increase of approximately $2,300 due to a slight aid ratio change.
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED – (Continued) III.
RENEWAL OF OMNI FINANCIAL 403(b) SERVICES CONTRACT The Administration recommends the renewal of the contract with Omni Financial Group, Inc. to provide compliance and reporting services to the District in connection with the District’s 403(b) plan. The 2013-2014 fee will be $14,592. Last year’s fee was $13,838.
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AUDIT SERVICES – MAHER DUESSEL The Administration recommends acceptance of the proposal from Maher Duessel dated April 1, 2013 for continuation of audit services for the periods 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015. The fees for the three year period will be $25,900 in 2013, $26,700 in 2014, and $27,500 in 2015.
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CONRAD SIEGEL ACTUARIES - GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD STATEMENT NO. 45 (GASB #45) SERVICES CONTRACT The Administration recommends acceptance of the Conrad Siegel Actuaries contract to provide valuation and reporting services to the North Allegheny School District in respect to the implementation of GASB #45. The cost to the District will be a fee of $8,050. Background The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) released Statement No. 45 (GASB #45) for state and local government employers offering retiree health and other non-pension post-employment benefits (OPEB). GASB #45 generally requires government employers to account for and report the annual cost and outstanding obligations related to OPEB on an accrual, rather than pay-as-you-go, basis. The District is required to provide a new valuation of expenditures and funding information every other fiscal year for financial reporting purposes only. Accordingly, this valuation will not affect the District’s budgeting or General Fund’s expenditures; it is a financial statement entry only.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY I.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS The Administration reports the following Student Activities expenditures for February 2013: A. B. C. D. E. F.
Carson Middle Ingomar Middle Marshall Middle NA Intermediate NA Senior High NA Athletic
$ 6,119.99 27,196.85 11,798.49 48,147.87 93,382.18 45,831.27 5
FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued) II. RECAPITULATION REPORT Balance as of March 30, 2013 April Payroll Estimate Group Insurance Estimate Utilities & Advance Payments Accounts Payable Estimate Social Security & Retirement Estimate Total III.
36,086,928 4,951,000 1,250,000 800,000 900,000 992,000 8,893,000 27,193,928
EXPENDITURE/REVENUE 2012-13 FORECAST
REVENUE LOCAL REVENUE STATE REVENUE FEDERAL REVENUE OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL REVENUE
2012-13 BUDGET TOTAL 99,488,272 24,384,248 1,751,099 730,000 126,353,619
9 MO 2012-13 ACTUALS + 9 MO FORECAST ACTUAL TOTAL 95,696,880 100,787,661 14,504,493 24,455,302 221,414 1,832,381 758,675 758,675 111,181,462 127,834,019
VARIANCE 1,299,389 (1) 71,054 81,282 28,675 1,480,400
EXPENDITURE 1000 SALARIES 66,747,537 41,477,341 65,300,848 1,446,689 2000 BENEFITS 28,926,871 21,210,662 28,323,544 603,327 3000 PROF SRVCS 3,082,159 1,546,386 2,895,082 187,077 4000 PURCH PROP SRVCS 3,811,767 2,365,737 3,504,854 306,913 5000 OTHER PURCH SRVCS 7,122,828 3,907,151 6,808,085 314,743 6000 SUPPLIES 4,127,468 3,068,671 3,838,458 289,010 7000 REPLACEMENT EQUIP 827,573 485,541 709,975 117,598 8000 OTHER OBJECTS 5,323,164 3,176,476 5,364,595 (41,431) 9000 OTHER FINANCING 6,384,252 5,315,125 6,384,041 211 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 126,353,619 82,553,090 123,129,482 3,224,137 * 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 and earned income tax. (2) Assignment made for $3.5M for capital improvements, technology and future retirement obligations. Designated/ Assigned Undesignated FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2012 7,870,075 7,044,047 LESS FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION TO BUDGET (730,000) ESTIMATED 2012-13 REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES (2) 3,464,795 1,239,742 PROJECTED FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2013 10,604,870 8,283,789
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued) IV. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RELATED INTEREST INCOME AS OF MARCH 31, 2013 2/28/2013 ENDING BALANCE GENERAL FUND PNC BANK * PSDLAF * PLGIT * WEST VIEW SAVINGS * FEDERATED INVESTORS TOTAL
NET CHANGE
3/31/2013 ENDING BALANCE
$ 42,202,709.44 $ (6,115,781.02) $ 36,086,928.42 6,588.57 0.11 6,588.68 859,584.53 87.39 859,671.92 113,614.54 0.93 113,615.47 $ 43,182,497.08 $ (6,115,692.59) $ 37,066,804.49
* Includes term investments - may involve penalty for early withdrawal. NOTE: Investments do not include accrued interest. CAFETERIA FUND FIRST NATIONAL BANK PSDLAF STUDENT ACCOUNT BALANCES TOTAL CAPITAL RESERVE FUND PNC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND PROJECTS ENCUMBERED REMAINING BALANCE TECHNOLOGY FUND PLGIT PROJECTS ENCUMBERED REMAINING BALANCE
$
610,127.68 $ 16,330.27
172,285.58 $ 0.14
$
626,457.95 $
172,285.72 $
782,413.26 16,330.41 (175,805.09) 622,938.58
$
246,939.67 $
(99,964.34) $ $ $
146,975.33 (91,480.52) 55,494.81
$
380,984.69 $
24.88 $ $ $
381,009.57 (370,241.87) 10,767.70
11,733.76 $
0.75 $ $ $
11,734.51 (21,624.99) (9,890.48)
101,137.51 $
6.43 $ $ $
101,143.94 (72,065.48) 29,078.46
NASH/NEWMAN STADIUM CONSTRUCTION PNC 300 NASH CONSTRUCTION FUND $ PROJECTS ENCUMBERED REMAINING BALANCE CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND PNC CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND PROJECTS ENCUMBERED REMAINING BALANCE
$
SWAPTION FUND PNC SWAPTION FUND
$ 6,223,271.13 $
NEWMAN STADIUM PSDLAF
$
GRAND TOTAL
$ 50,861,870.87 $ (6,041,740.67) $ 44,644,325.11
88,849.08 $
1,597.71 $ 6,224,868.84 0.77 $
88,849.85
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued) V.
SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2013
BANK ACCOUNTS - STATUS
CASH BALANCE - 01/31/2013 DEPOSITS - FEBRUARY 2013 SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES - FEBRUARY 2013 CASH BALANCE -02/28/2013
CMS IMS MMS NAI NASH NASH STUDENT STUDENT STUDENT STUDENT STUDENT ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES STUDENT ACTIVITIES
$30,809.71 1.15 30,810.86
$82,616.45 21,213.91 103,830.36
$53,981.80 $138,597.01 $306,474.16 4,804.32 32,317.96 58,610.22 58,786.12 170,914.97 365,084.38
$73,734.91 31,407.33 105,142.24
6,119.99 $24,690.87
27,196.85 $76,633.51
11,798.49 48,147.87 93,382.18 $46,987.63 $122,767.10 $271,702.20
45,831.27 $59,310.97
$472.43
$971.08
PLUS $ IN: PLGIT MM
$4,701.85
$4,250.09
$88,091.94
$2,544.16
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HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT April 24, 2013 There are 7 items for Board Action. BOARD ACTION REQUESTED I.
RESIGNATION(S) The Administration recommends approval of the following Resignation(s):
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Aidana Donahoe
Grade 3, HES Effective 6/6/13 36 Years @ NA
Retirement
Linda LeDonne
Art, CMS Effective 6/6/13 19 Years @ NA
Retirement
Brian Miller
Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Education, CAO Resignation Effective 6/30/13
Lindsay Thorwart
Grade 1, MCK Effective 8/20/13
Resignation
Terrence Valentino
School Counselor, NAI Effective 6/17/13 33 Years @ NA
Retirement
APPOINTMENT(S) The Administration recommends approval of the following Professional Substitute(s) to work on an as-needed basis starting at $75.00/day. Professional Melanie Aloi Emily Priestas
Danielle Budziszewski Rebecca Snyder
Leah Partridge Jade Thrower
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Athletic The Administration recommends approval of the following Student Employee to work on an as needed basis as Pool Lifeguard(s) at $7.75/hr.: Peter Neal Seasonal Employee The Administration recommends approval of the following Seasonal Employee(s) to work in the Facilities Department on an as-needed basis:
Derrick Allen Jason Buchert Mike Buchert James Divosevic Nick Durante Robert Graner Jake Haddad James Hawrylak Andrew Kaltenbaugh Gabrielle McFarlane Brandon Merry Sean Neely Taylor Nikithser Nick Passodelis
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RATE $8.25/hr. $8.25/hr. $8.75/hr. $8.25/hr. $8.75/hr. $8.25/hr. $8.75/hr. $8.25/hr. $8.75/hr. $8.25/hr. $8.25/hr. $8.75/hr. $8.25/hr. $8.25/hr.
EFFECTIVE DATE 5/27/13 5/20/13 5/20/13 5/20/13 6/10/13 5/20/13 5/20/13 6/10/13 5/20/13 6/10/13 5/20/13 5/20/13 6/10/13 5/20/13
WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S) Professional The Administration recommends approval of a change from the day-to-day substitute rate to $156.15 for Kristin Light, substituting at IES. The effective date for this change is 3/20/13. The Administration recommends approval of a change from the day-to-day substitute rate to $160.41 for Thomas Salopek, substituting at NAI. The effective date for this change is 3/26/13.
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IV.
LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – BLOBNER, BUTLER, POFF, TUBRIDY The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Janis Blobner, Driver, Transportation Department, effective March 5, 2013 (p.m.) through April 30, 2013. The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Matthew Butler, Teacher, North Allegheny Intermediate School, effective May 14, 2013 through May 29, 2013. The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Clifford Poff, Driver, Transportation Department, effective March 5, 2013 through April 2, 2013. The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for David Tubridy, Driver, Transportation Department, effective January 18, 2013 (p.m.) through January 31, 2013.
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CHILD REARING LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – ESPINAR, KOSESKI The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence for Jennifer Espinar, Teacher, North Allegheny Senior High School, effective April 9, 2013 (p.m.) through June 6, 2013 (a.m.). The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence for Nicole Koseski, Teacher, Ingomar Elementary School, effective April 23, 2013 (p.m.) through June 6, 2013 (a.m.).
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HONORARIA The Administration recommends approval of the following Honoraria Application(s): PROJECT PERIOD Susan Bentz
National Academic League
11/1/12-3/31/13
$ 500.00
Connie Anastasio John Fellers Rebecca Hulme Jonathan Lamm Sarah LeDonne Jennifer Pavely
SAT Prep Course SAT Prep Course SAT Prep Course SAT Prep Course SAT Prep Course SAT Prep Course
3/16/13-5/2/13 3/16/13-5/2/13 3/16/13-5/2/13 3/16/13-5/2/13 3/16/13-5/2/13 3/16/13-5/2/13
$ $ $ $ $ $
Sarah LeDonne
Science Fair Sponsor
11/1/12-3/13/13
$ 250.00
450.00 250.00 900.00 450.00 450.00 450.00
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VII.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S) The Administration recommends approval of the following Spring 2013 School Year Supplemental Contract(s): *
Not a District Employee First Time Supplemental Contract Holder for a specific contract (s) One contract shared by more than one person 1
Supplemental Contract Additions/Changes 1*
Canoeing Advisor
$ 1,285.00
1
Music – Chorus, MES/MCK Music – Chorus, CMS/IMS
$ 261.00 $ 261.00
Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach (M)
Volunteer
Amos Ludwig
Amy Coss Jamie Mazza
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1*
Craig Heckert
Supplemental Contract Resignations/Cancellations *
Robert Rosenberger
Canoeing Advisor
$ 1,285.00
*
Not a District Employee First Time Supplemental Contract Holder for a specific contract (s) One contract shared by more than one person
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PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT April 24, 2013 There are 14 items for Board Action. BOARD ACTION REQUESTED I.
BID AWARD – FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE ALARM AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS The Administration recommends that the base bid and unit price 1 for the replacement of the Fire Alarm and Public Address Systems at Franklin Elementary School be awarded to Pitt Electric, Inc. for $ 49,880.00 as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for this work. For Information This project involves the replacement of Fire Alarm and Public Address Systems that were installed in 1999. This project was included in the 2013/14 Capital Funding Plan.
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BID AWARD – NAI - REPLACEMENT OF THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEM The Administration recommends the acceptance of the base bid and alternate 1 from O.Z. Enterprises Inc. for $200,500.00 as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for the replacement Energy Management and Control System NAI. For Information This project will include the removal and replacement of the Energy Management and Control System that was installed at NAI in 1997. This project was included in the 2013/14 Capital Funding Plan.
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BID AWARD – NAI – REPLACEMENT OF ROOF TOP UNITS The Administration recommends the acceptance of the base bid and alternate 1 from Gunning, Inc. for $133,800.00 as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for the installation of four new roof top HVAC units and replacement of the ductwork for the Library and Classrooms 26 and 35 at NAI. For Information The roof top HVAC units that currently serve the Library and Classrooms 26 and 35 were installed in 1997 and are in need of replacement. The existing ductwork was installed in 1985 when the Library was renovated and this ductwork is in poor condition. This project was included as part of the 2013/14 Capital Funding Plan. 13
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BID AWARD – NASH - REPLACEMENT OF THE POOL WATER FILTER SYSTEM The Administration recommends that the base bid for the replacement of the Pool Water Filter System at NASH be awarded to Specialty Pool Contractors, Inc. for $39,200.00 as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for this work. For Information This project involves the replacement of Pool Water Filter System that was installed in 1974. This project was included in the 2013/14 Capital Funding Plan.
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BID AWARD – NASH – PAVING OF THE DRIVEWAY TO THE SOFTBALL FIELD The Administration recommends the acceptance of the base bid and alternate 1 and associated unit prices from McElroy Paving Co., Inc. for $91,000.00 as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for the paving of the driveway down to the Softball Field and the installation of steps to the Multi-Purpose Field NASH. For Information This project will include the paving of the driveway down to the Softball Field and the Multi-Purpose Field along with the paving of the handicap parking spaces located at the end of this driveway. In addition this project will include the installation of concrete steps down to the Multi-Purpose Field from the driveway behind the baseball field. This project was included in the 2013/14 Capital Funding Plan.
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BID AWARD – NEWMAN STADIUM – REPLACE BOILER AND DOMESTIC HOT WATER HEATER AND STORAGE TANK The Administration recommends that the base bid and alternate H-1 for the replacement of the Boiler and Domestic Hot Water Heater and Storage Tank at Newman be awarded to East West Manufacturing and Supply Co., Inc. for $ 207,600.00 as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for this work. For Information This project involves the replacement of the heating boiler and the domestic hot water heater that were installed at Newman Stadium in 1974. This project was included in the 2013/14 Capital Funding Plan.
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BID AWARD – HOSACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – INSTALL WALLS AND DOORS TO CLASSROOMS The Administration recommends the acceptance of the base bid and alternates 1, 3 and 4 and associated unit prices from R. A. Glancy, Sons, Inc. for $201,106 as the lowest responsible
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bidder meeting the specifications for the installation of walls and doors to the open classrooms at Hosack Elementary School. For Information This project will include installation of walls and doors to the 20 open classrooms. VIII. BID AWARD – MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL - REPLACEMENT OF THE DATA WIRING The Administration recommends that the base bid for the replacement of the data wiring at MMS be awarded to Biz Communications, Inc. for $175,972.00 as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for this work. For Information This project involves the replacement of the data wiring throughout the building that was installed in 1995. This work is being done in conjunction with the replacement of the data switches throughout the building. IX.
MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR CONTROL AND CARD KEY SYSTEM CONSULTANT The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from ___________for a cost of $________ to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary construction oversight services for the installation of video phone systems and door access controls for the Main Entrance doors and the Captured Vestibule doors at all of the District’s schools. In addition this project will include the installation of card key systems at Bradford Woods, Hosack, Marshall, McKnight and Peebles Elementary Schools. For Information This project was recommended as a high priority by the Security Consultant who recently performed the Vulnerability Analysis of the District’s facilities. Any additional security projects will be identified as part of the final report. Additional services required shall be done in accordance with the hourly rates provided with their proposal.
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DONATION - THE CONSTRUCTION OF WILDLIFE HABITAT AT INGOMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The Administration recommends the acceptance of the work that will be done for the construction of a 20’ x 12’ Wildlife Habitat area behind Ingomar Elementary School. The estimated value of this project is $1,000.00. For Information The cost for this work will be supported by a grant from the PPG Giving Program to the Parent Teacher Organization at Ingomar Elementary School.
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XI.
FEE WAIVER REQUEST The Administration recommends granting a 50% waiver of rental fees from April 25, 2013 through April 24, 2018, or sooner, if the Board Policy/Administrative Procedures are changed in the future, for the Pittsburgh Youth Chamber Orchestra – with the requirement that they submit their roster annually to verify their compliance with residency requirements for the continuation of the 50% waiver of rental fees. They have submitted the necessary information to utilize North Allegheny School District facilities pursuant to Administrative Procedures #7110 - General Provisions and Procedures for Use of School Facilities. For Information The above-named is a non-profit organization that has provided the documentation for a fee waiver. The organization is comprised of 43% North Allegheny residents and they are eligible for a 50% fee waiver for use of North Allegheny School District facilities. The information required by Administrative Procedures #7110 is on file in the Facilities Department offices.
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FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT The Administration recommends the approval of the Food Service Agreement between North Allegheny School District and Metz Culinary Management for one year beginning on July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014. The guaranteed return for the 2013-2014 school year will be $150,000.00. The Metz & Associates Food Service Budget will be attached to the Official Minutes.
XIII. COMPUTER PURCHASE AND FINANCING The Administration recommends the approval of a financing package from Laurel Capital Corporation in the amount of $505,397.00 for the purchase of 600 desktop computers and 50 laptop computers. The financing period will be 5 years and the yearly payment shall not exceed $104,819.00. The first payment will be due August 1, 2013. The interest rate will be 1.85%. For Information The computers and laptops are being purchased through COSTARS contract number 003084. The cost per desktop computer with 20 inch flat screen monitor and 5 year extended warranty is $783.00. The cost of a laptop computer with 5 year extended warranty is $803.00. This refresh of computers is part of the five year Technology Plan. XIV. NETWORK EQUIPMENT, DATA WIRING, AND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY FINANCING The Administration recommends the approval of a financing package from PNC Bank in the amount of $4,000,000.00 for the following projects:
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The purchase and installation of replacement network infrastructure equipment for Bradford Woods, Franklin, Ingomar, Hosack, Peebles, Marshall and McKnight Elementary Schools. The installation of upgraded data wiring at Bradford Woods, Franklin, Ingomar, Hosack, Peebles, Marshall and McKnight Elementary Schools. The installation of wireless technology to provide building-wide wireless coverage at each District school and administrative building.
The financing period will be 7 years and the yearly payment shall not exceed $610,719.50. The first payment will be due in August 2013. The interest rate will be 2.15%.
For Information This upgrade of the District infrastructure will provide a CISCO networking solution at each elementary school as well as provide upgraded wiring that will transmit data 10 times faster than our current configuration which was installed in the elementary schools in 1999. This upgrade also provides for wireless capabilities and network security throughout the District. The project will begin in the fall of 2013 and will be completed during the 2014-2015 school year.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT April 24, 2013
There is 1 item For Information Only. FOR INFORMATION ONLY I.
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT STUDENT TEACHING REQUEST The following student has requested a student teaching assignment in the North Allegheny School District with the Special Education Department during the First Semester of the 2013/2014 School Year. Student Teacher
Dates
Supervisor
Stephanie Wiegand Seton Hill University
10/21/13 – 12/06/13
Matt Hreha IMS Special Education
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT April 24, 2013 There are 2 items for Board Action and 1 item For Information Only. BOARD ACTION REQUESTED I.
WAIVER OF BOARD POLICY #3330 – STUDENT FIELD TRIPS The Administration recommends waiver of Board Policy #3330 and approval for a total of 10 GOAL students from Ingomar Middle School and NASH to attend the U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl in Chevy Chase, Maryland during the period of April 25April 29, 2013. The students will be missing three (3) consecutive days of school.
II.
NORTH ALLEGHENY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND INGOMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL GOAL STUDENTS – NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL – CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND The Administration respectfully requests permission for the GOAL students from NASH and IMS to travel to Chevy Chase, Maryland from Thursday, April 25, 2013 through Monday, April 29, 2013 to participate in the National Science Bowl. There will be 10 students participating in this trip.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY I.
NAI NEWS – as reported by John Gnalian Scholarship Opportunities - NAI 10th Graders are eligible to apply for the James R. Wall Humanitarian Scholarship. This $2000 scholarship for further education is awarded to the 10th grader who best exemplifies leadership, cooperation, respect, courtesy, service, and humanitarianism. Applications are due April 17, 2013 Finals Week - The school year is quickly coming to a close and with that comes Finals Week. The schedule goes as follows:
May 24: World Languages/Others; May 28: English/Math; May 29: Science/Social Studies; May 30: World Language/Others; May 31: English/Math; June 3: Science/Social Studies; June 4: Make Up Day. 19
Wish the kids good luck! Keystones - May is going to be a test-packed month for students. From May 14-22, there will be the Algebra I, Literature, and Biology Keystones. Students not participating will have the option of partaking in a silent study hall or arriving on a 2-hour delay schedule. From now until May 14th, the NAI math teachers are interested in helping students to prepare for the Algebra I Keystone Exam. Students will have the opportunity to receive additional help on the content that will be assessed on the Algebra I Keystone. Latin Exam - NAI had 69 students take the National Latin Exam and 67 students earned awards. In 9th grade, we had 19 gold medals and 8 silver medals, while the tenth graders earned 15 gold medals and 12 silver medals. Special congratulations go out to Catie Kelly, Zain Mehdi, Eric Mi, Ashwin Reddy, and Elaine Xu who had perfect papers on the 9th grade test. And a very special congratulations goes out to 10th grader Songela Chen who scored perfects on both the Latin and Spanish National Exams. NA Class of 2015 - After selecting the class portrait early last month, students from the class of 2015 are now able to buy their very own t-shirt of “The Eye of the Tiger.” Completed forms with payment will be collected before school and during homeroom from April 4th to April 12th in the hall by the Main Office. T-shirts will be delivered during the week of April 22nd. Proceeds benefit the Sophomore Class Council for your Senior Class activities. Student Council - The NAI Student Council is prepping for their upcoming Semi-Formal dance on April 27th. The theme is “Sweet Dreams through Candyland.” Tickets will be sold during all lunch periods for $15. Student Achievement - Sophomore Bernice Yu has been awarded an all‐expense‐paid summer study trip to Germany. She is one of 44 outstanding German students selected from across the US to receive this prestigious award. “Gute Reise!” NJHS - The National Junior Honor Society has just selected new members for induction. Installation is taking place April 23rd at 7:00 p.m. A practice ceremony is occurring afterschool on April 16th. Along with this, NJHS is continuing with their student-tutoring program.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT April 24, 2013 There is 1 item For Information Only. BOARD ACTION REQUESTED I.
PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional seminar requests: Name
Conference
Date
Amount
Todd Stefan (NASH)
Winter Guard International Sponsor: WGVI Kettering, OH
3/1/2013
$
301.71
Todd Stefan (NASH)
Pennsylvania Music Educator’s Association Region Band Sponsor: PMEA Mercer, PA
3/8/-3/9/2013
$
117.52
Lauren Donato (CMS)
2013 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Annual In-Service Conference Sponsor: PMEA Erie, PA
4/17-4/18/2013
$
165.00
Ernest Pontiere (NASH)
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All State Conference Sponsor: PMEA Erie, PA
4/17-4/19/2013
$
871.21
Antonio Caruso (NASH)
Using Formative Assessment to Meet the Demands of the Common Core Sponsor: ASCD Monroeville, PA
4/22/2013
$
341.62
Mary Beth Chester (BW)
Equality, Accessibility, and Opportunity: Battles that Matter Sponsor: Penn-Del AER Vision Conference Gettysburg, PA
4/24-4/26/2013
$
274.00*
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Mindy Floro (NASH)
Penn State School Counselor Advisory Group Sponsor: Penn State Admissions University Park, PA
4/26/2013
$
117.00
Raymond Gualtieri (CAO)
National Center for Education Research and Technology Sponsor: NCERT St. Petersburg, FL
5/1-5/4/2013
$
460.00
Curtis Griffith Jerry Kronstain (Facilities)
Pennsylvania Certified Pesticide Applicator Seminar Sponsor: H.C. Harrington Company, Inc. Mars, PA
5/2/2013
$ $
285.00 285.00
Bruce Allen Colleen Schmiech (NASH)
PJAS State Meet Sponsor: PJAS Region 7 State College, PA
5/12-5/14/2013
$ $
755.00** 155.00
Courtney Vadnais (CMS)
In Search of a Safer World STAR Center Conference Sponsor: STAR Center & University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
5/17/2013
$
60.00
Bill Phillips (CAO)
Switch – Implementing CISCO IP Switched Networks Sponsor: Global Knowledge Columbus, OH
5/20-5/24/2013
$ 3,788.00
James Voland (MES)
STEMathon 2013 – A Conference for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Educators Sponsor: IU13 Camp Hill, PA
7/31-8/2/2013
$
391.00
*Access Funds **Includes registration for Mr. Allen and 15 students For Information At the March 20, 2013 Board Meeting, Christine Kralic (HES) was approved to attend the Student Assistance Program Training in Harmarville, PA from April 24-26, 2013 for $350.00; however, she will be unable to attend that conference.
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