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SHALER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTCombined COW/Voting MeetingJuly 20, 2022 – HybridMinutesThe Board of School Directors of the Shaler Area School District held a Combined Committee of the Whole/VotingMeeting on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in person at the Shaler Area Administration Building, Glenshaw, PA, and onZoom, a virtual meeting platform, with Dr. April Kwiatkowski, School Board President, presiding. This meeting began at7:29 p.m.Board Members Present:Mrs. Elizabeth DunnMr. James FisherMr. Tim GapskyMr. Edward KressDr. April KwiatkowskiMr. Jason MachajewskiMrs. Jeanne PetrovichMrs. Eileen PhillipsMr. James TunstallOthers Present:Dr. Sean Aiken, SuperintendentMrs. Sherri Jaffee, Director of Business AffairsMr. Matt Hoffman, SolicitorNotice of this meeting was posted as required. Dr. Kwiatkowski opened the meeting at 7:29 p.m. Dr. Kwiatkowski recognized the Public to Speak on Agenda Items. Dorothy Petrancosta, 148 Skylark Drive, spoke about Item B.6 regarding the appointment of two Deans ofStudents. She believes that this is a short-term solution and a thorough discussion about these positions needsto take place. She also inquired about the bid request for Reserve Primary. The contract was awarded on June29 but the bids weren’t due until June 30. Mrs. Jaffee explained that the bid was pulled on June 23 since thecontractor had agreed to do the work on a scaled-down version. Dr. Kwiatkowski then called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. and invited all in attendance to stand for the Pledge ofAllegiance. On a motion by Mr. Fisher and a second by Mr. Kress, the following Minutes were approved by all in attendance: Special Voting Meeting – June 8, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting – June 8, 2022 Voting Meeting – June 15, 2022 Special Voting Meeting – June 29, 2022 Dr. Kwiatkowski then announced items tabled or removed from the agenda: There were none. On a motion by Mr. Tunstall and a second by Mr. Fisher, the agenda was approved by all Board members inattendance.Dr. Aiken then presented the following Education Items for approval:
July 20, 2022 – Combined COW/Voting MeetingITEM#EDUCATION ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVALSUP#ACTIONTAKENA.1Approve the Student Code of Conduct for 2022-23.A.1Student Code ofConduct 2022-23A.2Approve the agreement with PAeducator.net for the 2022-23 school year at acost of 3,000.A.2PAeducator.netA.3Approve the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Services Agreement for 2022-23 toprovide Special Education services as needed.A.3AIU ServicesAgreementA.4Approve the submission of the PA Department of Education InstructionalTime Template for the 2022-23 school year per Section 520.1 of the SchoolCode.A.4Instructional TimeTemplate 2022-23A.5Approve an agreement with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and itscontractors, Public Consulting Group (PCG) and Sivic Solutions Group (SSR)to participate in the PA School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) during the2022-23 school year.A.5PA School-BasedACCESS ProgramA.6Approve the submission of the Pennsylvania Department of Education SpecialEducation Plan for the period July 2022 to June 2025.A.6Special Ed. Plan2022-2025 Mr. Kress asked who provides input to A.1. Dr. Aiken explained that principals and administrators meet eachyear to review and make revisions.Dr. Aiken then presented the following Information Items:Information Items:1. Shaler Area Education Foundation – Mrs. Phillips said the committee met last week to begin planning for 202223. The Foundation has a new president, Mrs. Kimberly Reed. The foundation plans to focus on alumni relationsand will hold separate meetings. They would like to include young members to do social media. They will havea table at Homecoming and have started planning for the Taste of Shaler Area in 2023.2. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Aiken reported on the following: Bryan Rincon Martinez, 2022 graduate, was drafted in the 14th round by the Philadelphia Phillies.Camera work at the high school is progressing and should be completed by the beginning of the schoolyear.Dr. Aiken and Dr. Howard traveled to Washington, D.C. at the end of June to attend the AASAconference. Shaler Area was one of 17 school districts across the country recognized for student-centeredlearning.The new design for the graduation gowns has been well received. The rings on the sleeves represent allthe municipalities and seem to be very popular.The state passed the budget which includes historic increases in funding across the Commonwealth.SASD share of the Basic Ed subsidy will be a 6.5% increase and the Special Education subsidy will be a7.4% increase over the 2021-22 funding. The average Basic Education Subsidy has increased 1.4% or 157,000 since 2013-14. In addition, the district will also receive funding for School Safety & SecurityPage 2 of 9
July 20, 2022 – Combined COW/Voting Meetingand for Physical & Mental Health. Mr. Kress agreed that it’s good to see the state is providing morefunding.Dr. Aiken then presented the following Discussion Item:Discussion Item:1. Cooperative Sponsorship – Wresting – Shadyside Academy. Dr. Aiken reported that the Athletic Director fromShadyside Academy reached out to Mr. Rauscher regarding wrestling. Shadyside Academy dropped theirprogram years ago. They have a 9th grader who would like to participate in our program. Shadyside Academywill pay their portion of the costs involved. This is a one-year agreement. It would need to be approved everyyear.A motion was made by Mr. Tunstall with a second by Mr. Gapsky, to approve Items A.1-6.ACTION:ApprovedItems A.1-6After no further discussion, these items were then approved by a roll call vote.Motion Carried: 9 aye; 0 psTunstallKwiatkowskiYYYYYYYYYDr. Aiken then presented the following Personnel items for approval:ITEM#B.1PERSONNEL ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVALApprove the following Resignations:Nicole Nowaczynski, Speech & Language Clinician, Elementary School &Reserve Primary, effective on August 1, 2022.b.Melissa Goetz, Special Education teacher, Elementary School, effective onAugust 15, 2022.c.Sydney Widdersheim, Special Education teacher, Middle School, effectiveretroactive to July 7, e the following FT 1.0 Act 93 Administrator:Janel Biagiarelli, a graduate of Point Park University, as a FT 1.9 AssistantPrincipal, Middle School, replacing S. Howard, effective on or about August 3,2022, at a salary level of 85,000 (prorated).Act 93 AdministratorB.2a.Approve the following FT 1.0 Professional Employees (PE):Riley Diffenderfer, a graduate of The City College of New York, as a FT 1.0Page 3 of 9PEB.3a.
July 20, 2022 – Combined COW/Voting MeetingELL teacher at the Middle School, effective August 17, 2022, at a Master’sStep 4 salary level.B.4a.B.5Approve the following FT 1.0 Custodian:CustodianLinda Cancilla, as a FT 1.0 Custodian, replacing Howard Freund, effective onor about August 15, 2022.B.4a.Approve the following FT 1.0 Long-Term Substitutes (LTS’s):LTS’sa.Steven Karscig, a graduate of Gannon University, as a FT 1.0 LTS, Mid-LevelEnglish teacher, for S. Heller, Middle School, effective on or about August 17,2022 to on or about June 5, 2023 (the 2022-23 school year), at 85% of aMaster’s Step 3 salary level.B.5a.b.Thomas Cooper, a graduate of Duquesne University, as a FT 1.0 LTS SocialStudies teacher, High School, for N. Haberman, High School, effective August17, 2022, to on or about June 5, 2023 (the 2022-23 school year), at 85% of theMaster’s Step 3 salary level (prorated).B.5b.B.6Approve the following FT 1.0 Deans of Students for the 2022-23 school year:a.Justin Eskra, as a full-time Dean of Students at the High School, effective forthe 2022-23 school year. Compensation is per the terms of the Memorandumof Understanding.b.Christopher Catanese, as a full-time Dean of Students at the Middle School,effective for the 2022-23 school year. Compensation is per the terms of theMemorandum of Understanding.B.7Approve the following FT 1.0 Clerical employees:a.Natalie Margolis, as a FT 1.0 Class II Paraprofessional, effective August 23,2022, at a Bldg. to be determined.b.Kimberly McCue, as a FT 1.0 Class II Paraprofessional, effective August 23,2022, at a Bldg. to be determined.c.April Gentile, as a FT 1.0 Class II Paraprofessional, effective August 23, 2022,at a Bldg. to be determined.B.8Deans of StudentsFT ClericalsApprove the following PT 0.5 Employee:Fitness CenterCoordinatora.Robert Heinrich, as a PT 0.5 Fitness Center Coordinator at the High School,effective August 1, 2022, at an hourly rate of 20 per hour.B.9Approve the following Change in Status from Temporary ProfessionalEmployee (TPE) to Professional Employee (PE) for the following teachers:NameStart DatePage 4 of 9B.8aTPE to PE
July 20, 2022 – Combined COW/Voting Meetinga.b.c.d.Steven BalenoAmanda WaltersErica McElhinnyChristine ove the supplemental contracts for Sponsors for the 2022-23 school year.Compensation will be in accordance with the terms of the CollectiveBargaining Agreement.B.11Approve the following employee in the Summer Coding Camp, effectiveretroactive from to June 20 2022:a.Coordinator/TeacherB.12a.Summer CodingCampCari KelmApprove the following employee for the Extended School Year (ESY)Program, Scott Primary, effective from 7/11/22 to 8/4/22. Compensation willbe in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement:ESY ProgramSupervisorApprove the supplemental contracts for Department Chairs for the 2022-23school year. Compensation will be in accordance with the terms of theCollective Bargaining Agreement.NAMEErich KaiserLori Schultz (50%)Heather DeAngelo (50%)a.b.c.B.14DEPARTMENTHealth/Physical EducationTitle I & Academic SupportTitle I & Academic SupportDepartment ChairsGRADES7-12K-3K-3Approve the supplemental contract for Grade Level Chair Coach – GradesK-3 (Non-Building Specific Positions) for the 2022-23 school year.Compensation will be in accordance with the terms of the CollectiveBargaining Agreement.NAMEKimberly Campuzanoa.Grade Level ChairCoach K-3GRADE LEVEL / CURRICULUMSecond Grade – Science / MathB.15Approve salary increases for Act 93 and Contracted Administrators, as perthe Act 93 Agreement/Employment contracts, supplement attached, effectivefor the 2022-23 school year.B.16Approve the following Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher:a.Nicole Nowaczynski, Speech & Language Impaired N-12B.17Approve the following Day-to-Day Substitute Clericals: SponsorsJanel Biagiarelli (ESY Supervisor-retroactive to 7/5/22)B.13a.b.B.10B.15Act 93 SalaryIncreasesSubstitute TeacherSubstitute ClericalsJeannine ArrigoSandra GasowskiMr. Gapsky asked if there was a not to exceed number of hours for Item B.8. Dr. Aiken explained that the hourswould not exceed 30 hours per week to maintain the part-time status.Page 5 of 9
July 20, 2022 – Combined COW/Voting Meeting Mr. Fisher asked about the designation N-12 in Item B.16. Dr. Aiken explained the N was for newborn to 12thgrade. Mr. Gapsky informed the board that he would not be supporting B.15. Mr. Tunstall asked for more informationon the goal related increases. Dr. Kwiatkowski reminded the board that the Act 93 evaluations are available forreview.A motion was made by Mr. Fisher with a second by Mrs. Petrovich, to approve Items B.1-5, B.6b, B.7-B.14ACTION:ApprovedItems B.1-5,B.6b, B.7B.14After no further discussion, these items were then approved by a roll call vote.Motion Carried: 9 aye; 0 psTunstallKwiatkowskiYYYYYYYYYA motion was made by Mr. Tunstall with a second by Mr. Fisher, to approve Item B.6a.ACTION:ApprovedItem B.5After no further discussion, this item was then approved by a roll call vote.Motion Carried: 8 aye; 1 psTunstallKwiatkowskiYYYNYYYYN Dr. Kwiatkowski stated that she objected to the position not the person.A motion was made by Mrs. Petrovich with a second by Mrs. Phillips, to approve Item B.15.ACTION:ApprovedItem B.15After no further discussion, these items were then approved by a roll call vote.Motion Carried: 7 aye; 1 psTunstallKwiatkowskiYYNYYYYYYMrs. Jaffee then presented the following Finance items for approval:ITEM#C.1FINANCE & OPERATION ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVALSUP#ACTIONTAKENAPPROVE FUND PROFILES:A. General Fund – Schedule of Bills and AddendumB. Cafeteria Fund – Schedule of BillsC. Bond Proceeds – Schedule of BillsC.1AC.1BC.1CFund ProfilesPage 6 of 9
July 20, 2022 – Combined COW/Voting MeetingC.2C.3D. Year-to-Date Financial ReportsE. Fund Profiles and InvestmentsCafeteria Operating StatementC.1DC.1EC.2Acknowledge receipt of the lists of unpaid taxes as submitted and further, theBoard charges PA Municipal Service (PAMS) with the responsibility fordelinquent tax collections. Background: The tax collectors responsible forcollection of the real estate taxes have submitted lists of unpaid 2021 taxes forexoneration from collection and appointing PAMS for collection.Cafeteria OperatingStatementC.3Unpaid TaxesThe following represents unpaid taxes as of 06/30/2022:MunicipalityPropertiesAmountEtna Borough198 154,688.53Millvale Borough366 301,742.95Reserve Township277 217,559.13Shaler Township579 883,417.49C.4Approve a one-year contract with the Borough of Millvale for a SchoolResource Officer for fiscal year 2022-23 upon solicitor approval.C.4Millvale SROC.5Approve the security services contract with Capital Asset Protection, Inc.,beginning August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 at the following rates,pursuant to any legal contact addendum language approved by the solicitorC.5Security ServicesContractPositionSecurity Officer ISecurity Officer IISite SupervisorSpecial Event OfficersExperience LevelLess than 2 years security experience19 years of service at SASD14 years of service at SASDRate 23.86 24.98 25.74 34.97C.6Approval of technology iPad surplus equipment.C.7Approve partial exoneration of taxes on the Kether Torah properties incident totheir transfer to the Jewish Burial and Cemetery Association, subject to courtapproval. Background: Approximately 21,000 of the 30,000 of back schooltaxes will be paid.Surplus EquipmentPartial Exoneration ofTaxes Mr. Gapsky asked about extending the contract for Item C.4. Dr. Aiken explained that Millvale has asked that weproceed with a 1-year MOU due to ongoing union negotiations with their police union and not knowing what theirdirect costs will be moving forward. Dr. Kwiatkowski asked about Item C.6. Mrs. Jaffee explained that the Technology Department is getting rid ofoutdated equipment. Mr. Kress asked about the increase for Item C.4. Mr. Tunstall explained that we pay for a service – not anindividual. Dr. Kwiatkowski feels that the SROs have a positive impact with students.Mrs. Jaffee then presented the following information item:Page 7 of 9
July 20, 2022 – Combined COW/Voting MeetingMr. Kaib presented an update on summer projects:1.2.3.4.5.Work on the elevator at the middle school will begin tomorrow.Concrete work at the middle school near the library side will begin tomorrow.School signs have been refurbished.Middle School cafeteria floor is done – looks nice – 30-year warranty.Swimming Pool – no more liquid chlorine – have switched to tablets – new lighting has been installed bythe electrician.6. High School Air Conditioning – Gym A is complete; Gym B will be done in 2 weeks. Dr. Kwiatkowski asked that the fields be groomed every 2 weeks. Mr. Tunstall asked if there was a truck onorder. Mr. Kaib said we are looking to replace the athletic truck. Dr. Kwiatkowski stated that the disk golf courseis very well used and wondered if we could get a sign.1.A motion was made by Mr. Fisher with a second by Mr. Gapsky, to approve Items C.1-7.ACTION:ApprovedItems C.1-7After no further discussion, these items were then approved by a roll call vote.Motion Carried: 9 aye; 0 psTunstallKwiatkowskiYYYYYYYYY Mr. Tunstall then announced the following upcoming meetings:o Wednesday, August 10, 2022 – Combined COW/Voting Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Executive Session 7:15 p.m. – Combined COW/Voting Meetingo Wednesday, August 17, 2022 6:15 p.m. – Executive Session 7:15 p.m. – Voting Meeting Announcement of Past Executive Sessions was made by Dr. Kwiatkowski. Dr. Kwiatkowski then asked if there was any other business to come before the board. Mr. Fisher reported that the Tri-Cog Land Bank was doing quite well and has acquired 8 properties in Etna, 4in Millvale, 1 in Sharpsburg, and 1 in Blawnox. Mr. Gapsky asked if A.W. Beattie had a safety plan. Mr. Tunstall explained that it is a requirement for eachdistrict to have a safety plan which is reviewed each year.After no further items were presented, on a motion by Mrs. Phillips and second by Mr. Tunstall, the Business Meetingwas adjourned at 8:42 p.m.Dr. Kwiatkowski then recognized the public to speak on any non-agenda item: Steve Romac, 114 Weaver Drive, asked about the thickness of the concrete. Mr. Kaib said it was 5 inches.Page 8 of 9
July 20, 2022 – Combined COW/Voting Meeting Ms. Petrancosta of Skylark Drive complained about the board and transparency. She stated that a bid was put outbut there was no word that the bid was withdrawn. She believes that HHSDR is an incredible disappointment andbelieves we need people to look after our best interests. Mrs. Jaffee explained that the bid was pulled on June 23and those who did bid were contacted.When no one else approached to speak, the meeting’s Final Adjournment occurred at 8:57 p.m.Respectfully submitted,Sherri M. JaffeeBoard SecretaryPage 9 of 9
Time Template for the 2022-23 school year per Section 520.1 of the School Code. A.4 Instructional Time Template 2022-23 A.5 Approve an agreement with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and its contractors, Public Consulting Group (PCG) and Sivic Solutions Group (SSR) to participate in the PA School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) during the
