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Regular Board Meeting Minutes (6/24/2021) Page 1
Hazleton Area Board of Education
Regular Monthly School Board Meeting Minutes
Hazleton Area School District
PUBLIC MEETING
Hazleton Area Career Center – Large Group Instruction Room
6:00 P.M., Thursday, June 24, 2021
A. Call to Order by Board President DeCosmo 6:18 P.M.
B. Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence
C. Attendance Roll Call
School Director Present Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X (Zoom)
Yuhas X
Administrator Present Absent
Brian Uplinger X
Anthony Ryba X
Robert Krizansky X
Atty. Chris Slusser X
Patrick Patte X
Danny Rodgers X
Carley Krizansky – Student Representative X
D. Announcement of Executive Sessions held as follows:
June 10, 2021 started at 5:07 P.M. and ended at 6:10 P.M. – Regarding Personnel,
Property, Negotiations and Tax Appeals with the following Board members present:
Anthony Bonomo, Linda DeCosmo, Gerald Feissner, Robert Fiume (arrived at 5:41
P.M.), Ellen McBride (Zoom), Robert Mehalick (Zoom), Jaculin Scarcella, Edward
Shemansky, Alex van Hoekelen (Zoom), Wister Yuhas, Jr., Robert Krizansky, Anthony
Ryba, Brian Uplinger, Patrick Patte, Dan Rodgers, Attorney Slusser, Anthony, Lamanna,
Fred Barletta (Negotiations Only)
June 17, 2021 started at 5:56 P.M. and ended at 7:31 P.M. – Regarding Personnel and
Budget, with the following Board members present: Anthony Bonomo, Linda DeCosmo,
Robert Fiume (left at 6:59 P.M.), Ellen McBride, Robert Mehalick, Jaculin Scarcella,
Edward Shemansky, Alex van Hoekelen, Wister Yuhas, Jr., Robert Krizansky, Anthony
Ryba, Brian Uplinger, Dan Rodgers, Patrick Patte, Anthony Lamanna
June 24, 2021 started at 5:06 P.M. and ended at 6:12 P.M. – Regarding Personnel,
Contract Negotiations, and Student Safety with the following Board members present:
Anthony Bonomo, Linda DeCosmo, Robert Fiume (arrived at 5:19 P.M.), Ellen McBride,
Robert Mehalick (arrived at 5:14 P.M.), Jaculin Scarcella, Edward Shemansky, Alex van
Hoekelen (Zoom), Wister Yuhas, Jr., Robert Krizansky, Anthony Ryba, Brian Uplinger,
Dan Rodgers, Anthony Lamanna, Attorney Slusser, Joseph Clifford (HARP) –
Negotiations Only, David Minnick (HARP) – Negotiations Only, James Clement
(HARP) – Negotiations Only, Angel Zola (HARP) – Negotiations Only, Gerard
DeAngelo (HARP) – Negotiations Only, Norm Gill (HARP) – Negotiations Only, Fred
Barletta (Negotiations Only)
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E. Student Representative – Carley Krizansky:
• There was nothing to report this month. She will make her final presentation at the July
School Board Meeting.
F. Public Comment Directed to the Board on Agenda Items Only:
• There were no interested parties for public comment at this time.
G. Approve Board Meeting Minutes:
• Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2021 (APPROVED)
• Special Board Meeting Minutes:
May 27, 2021 (APPROVED)
• Special Board Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2021 (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): G
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Fiume
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
H. Treasurer Report for May, 2021 (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): H
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
Curriculum and Instruction
Approve Items 1-7 With One Motion (APPROVED)
1 – Recommend Board approve the following college students for observations: (APPROVED)
a. Samantha Melusky Wilkes University 15 Hours
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b. Sean McMonagle Wilkes University 20 Hours
2 – Recommend Board approve the following list of student teachers for Fall 2021:
(APPROVED)
a. Melanie Galan Bloomsburg University
b. Katie Anderson Bloomsburg University
c. Jennifer Boone Bloomsburg University
3 – Recommend Board approve the administration of the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS)
for students in the 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades. The survey helps to assess a student
prospective on student attitudes and behaviors related to alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and
violence, school environment, and mental health. The survey is being conducted by the PA
Department of Education, PA Department of Drugs and Alcohol Programs, and the PA
Commission on Crime & Delinquency. The survey is voluntary and all responses will
remain anonymous. There will be no cost to the District. (APPROVED)
4 – Recommend Board approve the Articulation Agreement between the Hazleton Area Career
Center Cosmetology program and Jolie Beauty Academy. (Approved by Slusser Law Firm)
(APPROVED)
5 – Recommend Board approve the Nurse Assistant Articulation Agreement between
Lackawanna College and Hazleton Area Career Center. (Approved by Slusser Law Firm)
(APPROVED)
6 – Recommend Board approve the School/Community Based Probation Agreement between
Luzerne County Juvenile Probation and Hazleton Area School District. (Approved by
Slusser Law Firm) (APPROVED)
7 – Recommend Board approve the continued participation of the Technical Assistance Program
(TAP) for the 2021-2021 school year. The program is offered to career and technical centers
from PDE and offers various professional development activities as well as financial
assistance for student assessment materials. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 1 - 7
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Scarcella
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
Special Education
Approve Items 8-16 With One Motion (APPROVED)
8 – Recommend Board approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Hazleton Area
School District and the Luzerne Intermediate Unit No. 18 to provide the HASD Special
Education and Early Intervention Departments with professional services and programs for
the 2021 - 2022 school year. (Renewal) Approved by Attorney Evans. (APPROVED)
9 – Recommend Board approve Holly Cohen to conduct Independent Educational Evaluations at
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a cost of $4,000.00 - $5,000.00 per evaluation. (APPROVED)
10 – Recommend Board approve the following list of personnel for the Special Education
Extended School Year (ESY). All candidates must have proper clearances as per HASD
policy. Funding through LIU 18 for the 2020 - 2021 ESY Program: (APPROVED)
Teachers:
a. Angela Avillion
b. Erica Berta
c. Raffael Billet
d. JoAnn Burger
e. Janene Cain
f. Jeanne Cannon
g. Julianne Caputo
h. Alyssa Cipriano
i. Roxanne Dixon
j. Aaron Eichhorst
k. Christina Flaherty
l. Roxanne Floryshak
m. Cynthia Gocek
n. Cara Goughenour
o. Ross Graham
p. Robert Hudak
q. Christine Katsock
r. Marina Martin
s. Gino Molino
t. Noelle Perchak
u. Melinda Rhoads
v. Heather Rosato-Racek
w. Diana Synoski
x. Caitlin Wood
Paraprofessionals:
a. Audra Bayzick
b. Melissa Budgeon
c. Daniela Domin
d. Amelia Duksta
e. Karina Hernandez
f. Donna Iacurci
g. Kathy Middleton
h. Kelly Perkosky
i. Kathleen Sienkiewicz
j. Kathy Tomcheck
k. Heather Yurista
l. Wendy Zubick
11 – Recommend Board approve the Summer Preschool Early Intervention program at the
Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children at a cost of $2,000.00 per student.
(APPROVED)
12 – Recommend Board approve the following list of personnel for the Early Intervention
Summer Program. All candidates must have proper clearances as per HASD policy.
Funded by State Early Intervention: (APPROVED)
Teachers:
a. Bridget Fitzsimmons
b. Jessica Rittinger
c. Gina Yocum
d. Dannon Tihansky
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e. Emily Stish
Paraprofessionals:
a. Barb Wilson
b. Dana Schneider
13 – Recommend Board approve the following list of renewal contracts for Early Intervention
for the 2021-2022 school year: (Pending Attorney Evans approval) (APPROVED)
Contracting Party: Description:
a. Back Mountain Music Music Therapy
b. Behavior Therapy Association Behavior Modification
c. Campbell Avila, Danielle ESL Interpreter
d. Chase, Sharon Speech Therapy
e. Church of Christ Uniting Classroom Rental
f. Comcast Internet Service Provider
g. Excellence Janitorial Cleaning Srv. Cleaning Services
h. Hands of Wyoming County Cleaning/Snow Services
i. Helping Hands Preschool Services
j. John Heinz (Allied Services) PT/OT/Speech Programs
k. John Heinz Institute Classroom Rental
l. Kulsa, Jeff Stipend for completing ACCESS
Eligibility Forms
m. Leader Services IEP
n. Luzerne County Head Start Professional Services
o. Luzerne County Head Start Classroom Rental
p. Luz. Co. IU 18 Vision & Speech Services & Rental
q. Major, Savannah Occupational Therapy
r. Misericordia University Speech Clinic
s. Nilon, Kelly Summer Contracted
t. Penn Tele Data Internet Service Provider
u. Service Electric Cable Internet Service Provider
v. St. Paul's Church Classroom Rental
w. Step By Step Autism Classroom Support
x. Staying in Motion, LLC Physical Therapy
y. United Therapy Speech OT/PT Services
z. Wyoming Valley Children's Assn. Preschool Programs
aa. Wyoming Valley Children's Assn. Classroom Rental
bb. Zaborny, Anne Speech
14 – Recommend Board accept Early Intervention allocation of IDEA 619 K-5 Pass Through
Funds in the amount of $34,692.00 for the 2021-2022 school year. (APPROVED)
15 – Recommend Board approve the purchase of exterior doors for St. Jerome Regional School
in the amount of $10,800.00. To be paid from the Early Intervention GEERS Grant.
(APPROVED)
16 – Recommend Board approve the Agreement of Lease between Hazleton Area School District
and Hanover Area School District in the amount of $20,000 for the Early Intervention Class
at Lyndwood Elementary. Paid by EI State funds. (Pending approval by Slusser Law Firm)
(APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 8 - 16
Motion: Yuhas
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
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School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
English Language Development (ELD)
17 – Recommend Board approve the following ELD Teachers for the Summer ELD Learning
Program. The program will run from July 6, 2021 through August 12, 2021, from 9:00 A.M.
- 12:00 P.M, Monday - Thursday. Teachers will be paid from 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M., per
the HAEA Contract. All costs paid through ESSER Federal Funding. A Bilingual Liaison
will be present to assist with parents and families: (APPROVED)
a. Reina Alberto
b. Melissa Cheslock
c. Jessica Darraugh
d. Melissa Davis
e. Marilyn DiCello
f. Ryan Elmy
g. Kelly Fedullo
h. Carinne Karlick
i. Meredith O'Donnell
j. Kelly Randazzo
k. Brenda Sterenchock
l. Kim Valentine
m. Joleen Astorino
n. Austin Smith
o. Nicole Lear
p. Diane Zecker
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 17
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Scarcella
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
Nutrition
18 – Recommend Board approve the cafeteria transfers/new hires as listed below. These are all
open positions. Rates based on the HAESPA contract. Salaries paid out of the Cafeteria
Fund. Effective August 1, 2021: (APPROVED)
a. Michele Solonoski, HAHS, 6.5 Hours
b. Sheila Scott, HAAS, 6.5 Hours
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The following vote includes agenda item(s): 18
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Scarcella
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
FYI
The District received 3 Grants from GenYouth, Inc. In the amount of $2,000 each for HTELC,
ASES, HTEMS
Security
19 – Recommend Board approve payment of a bill for $14,872 to Competitive Edge Software.
This is a recurring yearly bill for the licensing of the Report Exec report writing software
utilized by the Security department. This payment is budgeted and will be paid from the
2021-22 budget. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 19
Motion: Fiume
Second: McBride
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
Technology
Approve Items 20-22 With One Motion (APPROVED)
20 – Recommend Board approve the purchase of CloudReady Education Site License at a cost
not to exceed $11,616.00. The license is for 12 months. The vendor is Neverware. Funded
from CARES Grant. (APPROVED)
21 – Recommend Board approve the purchase of a 5-year license for CrowdStrike's Endpoint
Detection and Response solution. This will provide antivirus protection along with
protection against data breaches. The total cost is $218,028.50, pricing as per PEPPM 2018
Catalog Agreement (PEPPM2018). The vendor is CDW-G. Funded through CARES grant.
(APPROVED)
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22 – Recommend Board approve the purchase of ClearTouch 75" Interactive Panels for the
below listed schools. Funded through CARES grant. Vendor is SAGE Technology
Solutions. Pricing as per PEPPM contract: (APPROVED)
School Quantity Total Cost
HAHS 82 $255,840
HACC 20 $ 62,400
HAAS 20 $ 62,400
Admin 4 $ 12,480
Clear Touch Certified Trainer Class (15 attendees) $ 4,950
Mounting, installation, and configuration for all rooms $ 49,896
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 20 - 22
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
Finance
23 – Recommend Board approve the 2021-2022 General Fund Final Budget. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 23
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Yuhas
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
24 – Recommend Board approve a Tax Resolution for year 2021-2022. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 24
Motion: Mehalick
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
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School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
25 – Recommend Board approve a Homestead Resolution for year 2021-2022.
(APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 25
Motion: Yuhas
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
Approve Items 26-32 With One Motion (APPROVED)
26 – Recommend Board approve the Property Tax Refunds. (APPROVED)
27 – Recommend Board approve the lowest responsible bidders for the bids that will be received
until 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 22, 2021, for the following: (See bid tabulations)
(APPROVED)
a. Cleaning Equipment (Bid)
b. Early Learning Center Parking Lot Improvements (Bid) – REBID
c. Liquid Propane (Bid)
28 – Recommend Board approve the final version of the Bluecup Ventures LERTA Resolution.
(Reviewed and approved by the Slusser Law Firm) (APPROVED)
29 – Recommend Board approve the following award/donation: (APPROVED)
a. Independence Toyota – Hazleton Area Career Center – Donation to purchase a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System – Check No. 56339 – $1,113.11
b. Johns Hopkins University – Hazleton Area School District – PBS Learning Media Pilot Program – Check No. 2006529667 – $1,000.00
30 – Recommend Board approve the renewal of the service agreement with CPC Systems
Corporation in the amount of $188.00 for each timestamp machine from 7/15/2021 to
7/14/2022: (APPROVED)
a. Widmer Model T-3 timestamp machine #256925 in the Business Office
b. Widmer Model T-3 timestamp machine #268718 in the Superintendent’s Office
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31 – Recommend Board approve the student accident insurance renewal for the Hazleton Area
School District from AssuredPartners Northeastern Pennsylvania in the annual premium
amount of $34,803.00 (7/1/2021 – 7/1/2022). Carrier is AG Administrators LLC.
(APPROVED)
32 – Recommend Board approve the insurance renewal with AssuredPartners Northeastern
Pennsylvania as follows: (From July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022) through (Carrier: Liberty
Mutual Insurance) (APPROVED)
Line of Coverage
• Property
• Flood Coverage
• Earthquake Coverage
• Boiler & Machinery
• Inland Marine
• General Liability
• Employee Benefits Liability
• Educators Legal Liability
• Employment Practice Liability
• Law Enforcement (Includes $1M/$3M occurrence/aggregate limits for
Armed and Unarmed guards)
• Automobile
• $10M Excess Liability (Umbrella)
• Policy/Agency Fees
TOTAL PREMIUM $431,595.00
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 26 - 32
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Scarcella
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
33 – Recommend Board approve the insurance renewal with AssuredPartners Northeastern
Pennsylvania as follows: (From July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022) (APPROVED)
Line of Coverage
a. Smart Cyber Insurance
o Includes Cyber Extortion Loss (Ransomware) $1,000,000 and Penetration Testing
TOTAL PREMIUM $19,653.16
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 33
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Yuhas
Vote: Voice
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School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
34 – Recommend Board approve the insurance renewal with AssuredPartners Northeastern
Pennsylvania as follows: (From July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022) through (Carrier: Indian
Harbor Insurance Company) (APPROVED)
b. Active Shooter Policy
o Policy provides $1,000,000 Aggregate Limit
TOTAL PREMIUM $12,729.00
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 34
Motion: Scarcella
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
35 – Bills (APPROVED)
a. Alfred Benesch & Company – Professional Services – Early Learning Center Parking Lot
Improvements – Project No. 00030205.21 – Invoice No. 182568 – $2,599.22 (Fund 38,
GOB 2018)
b. Schrader Group Architecture, LLC – Professional Services – HASD Freeland E/M
School Boiler Replacement – Project 21-006 – Invoice No. 0004404 – $14,497.76
(General Fund) – HASD McAdoo E/M HVAC Renovations – Project No. 21-007 –
Invoice No. 0004405 – $19,297.76 (General Fund)
c. Law Offices of Angela Evans – Professional Services – Invoice No. 1461 – $36.00 –
Invoice No. 1462 – $594.00 – Invoice No. 1463 – $270.00 – Invoice No. 1465 – $18.00
d. Sebco Books – Library Trust – Invoice No. 202671 – $172.76 (Fund 74)
e. Sebco Books – HASD Library Trust – Invoice No. 202945 – $350.14 (Fund 74)
f. General Fund – Activities – $12,828.10 – Athletics – $21,131.07 – Cafeteria –
$15,988.85 – Tax Refunds – $148,665.04 – Weekly – $1,866,836.03 – Monthly –
$490,766.19
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 35
Motion: McBride
Second: Fiume
Vote: Voice
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School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
FYI
Treasurer Report
Investment Report
Outstanding Rental Balances
Rental Requests
Student Activities
Budget Reports
a. Revenue Report
b. Expenditure Report
c. Expense Report by Object
Superintendent of Schools
Approve Items 36-39 With One Motion (APPROVED)
36 – Recommend Board approve the attached substitute request list. (APPROVED)
37 – Recommend Board approve the attached conference request list. (APPROVED)
38 – Recommend Board approve the resignation of Michelle Weaver, Teacher, HAHS, effective
July 1, 2021. (APPROVED)
39 – Recommend Board approve the resignation of Amy Bonomo, Full Time General Secretary,
Special Education, effective June 24, 2021. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 36 - 39
Motion: Fiume
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
Approve Items 40-50 With One Motion (APPROVED - EXCEPT ITEM #46 WAS
TABLED)
40 – Recommend Board revise motion #4 of the Special Board Meeting held on May 27, 2021 to
the following: Recommend Board appoint Karina Hernandez to the position of 6.5 hours
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Bilingual Paraprofessional, MKEMS, effective June 1, 2021, as per HAESPA Agreement.
(Replacement and Budgeted position) (APPROVED)
41 – Recommend Board approve the renewal of Edgenuity Services for the 2021-2022 school
year in the amount of $35,545.95. The renewal includes the following programs to be
utilized by the Hazleton Area Virtual Academy: MyPath Reading and Math Site License,
Digital Libraries 6-12 Comprehensive All Site License (excludes Sophia, eDynamic
Learning and Purpose Prep) & Digital Libraries Enhanced CTE Add-on Site License.
(APPROVED)
42 – Recommend Board allow Tara Orefice, doctoral student at Gwynedd Mercy University, to
conduct a research study with the secondary school administrators as a part of her
dissertation. The research study will look to identify whether there is a relationship between
principal leadership style and gender, job satisfaction and gender, and bias experienced
specifically as secondary school principals. The study will consist of an online survey that
will take approximately twenty minutes. (APPROVED)
43 – Recommend Board approve the placement of CAN DO Community Christmas collection
boxes at District schools. The boxes would be placed in the schools from September 1-
October 21,2021. (APPROVED)
44 – Recommend Board approve to retire the District Health and Safety Plan, effective June 30,
2021. (APPROVED)
45 – Recommend Board adopt the ARP ESSER Health and Safety Plan effective July 1, 2021.
(APPROVED)
46 – Recommend Board approve the Service Agreement between Hazleton Area School District
and Chester County Intermediate Unit for Child Accounting administration support
services. (Approved by Slusser Law Firm) (TABLED)
47 – Recommend Board approve a medical leave for WAL017, TEAM, effective June 9, 2021. It
is understood this leave will consist of the use of sick and vacation time. (APPROVED)
48 – Recommend Board approve a medical leave for MUR004, ESPA, effective June 1, 2021. It
is understood this leave will consist of the use of sick time. (APPROVED)
49 – Recommend Board approve a medical leave for MAL010, ESPA, effective June 9, 2021. It
is understood this leave will consist of the use of sick time. (APPROVED)
50 – Recommend Board approve a medical leave for BEC001, TEAM, effective June 21, 2021.
It is understood this leave will consist of the use of sick, vacation and FMLA time.
(APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): Motion to Table #46
Motion: Bonomo
Second: DeCosmo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
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The following vote includes agenda item(s): 40 – 50 (EXCLUDE #46)
Motion: Shemansky
Second: Yuhas
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
Approve Items 51-64 With One Motion (APPROVED)
51 – Recommend Board approve a medical leave for BRE009, HAEA, effective September 7,
2021. It is understood this leave will consist of the use of sick, personal and FMLA time.
(APPROVED)
52 – Recommend Board appoint Melissa Budgeon to 6.5 hours Special Education
Paraprofessional life skills at HAHS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
53 – Recommend Board appoint Christine Senick to 5.5 hours Special Education
Paraprofessional learning support at HAHS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
54 – Recommend Board appoint Anita Keselicka to 6.5 hours Special Education
Paraprofessional learning support at HAHS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
55 – Recommend Board appoint Jenna Rees-Morgan to 6.5 hours Special Education
Paraprofessional autistic support at DEMS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
56 – Recommend Board appoint Jennifer Graaf to 6.5 hours Special Education Paraprofessional
learning support at FEMS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
57 – Recommend Board appoint Ashley Marino to 6.5 hours Special Education Paraprofessional
emotional support at FEMS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
58 – Recommend Board appoint Melissa Perchansky to 6.5 hours Special Education
Paraprofessional learning support at HTEMS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
59 – Recommend Board appoint Mary Oswald to 6.5 hours Special Education Paraprofessional
learning support at VEMS (replacement and budgeted.)
(APPROVED)
60 – Recommend Board appoint Tara Chipeleski to 6.5 hours Special Education
Paraprofessional learning support at VEMS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
61 – Recommend Board appoint Gail Miller to 6.5 hours Special Education Paraprofessional
learning support at VEMS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
62 – Recommend Board appoint Dominic Antonelli to 6.5 hours Special Education
Paraprofessional learning support at WHEMS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
63 – Recommend Board appoint Cheryl Karmonick to 6.5 hours Special Education
Paraprofessional learning support at WHEMS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
64 – Recommend Board appoint Kelly Perkosky to 6.5 hours Regular Education
Paraprofessional at HAHS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
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The following vote includes agenda item(s): 51 - 64
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
Approve Items 65-68 With One Motion (APPROVED)
65 – Recommend Board appoint Jean Kokiko to 5.5 hours Regular Education Paraprofessional at
HTEMS (replacement and budgeted.) (APPROVED)
66 – Recommend Board approve the Hazleton Area High School A-TSI - non-Title I School
Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. (APPROVED)
67 – Recommend Board approve the Agreement of Sale to purchase the GANS property.
(APPROVED)
68 – Recommend Board approve the following tenure list: (APPROVED)
Name Certification Location Effective Date
Ryan Elmy Grades 4-8, English as WHEMS August 3, 2020
a Second Language Pk-12
Jocelyn Frye Music Pk-12 MMEMS September 28, 2020
Kathryn Wasickanin Grades 4-8, English as WHEMS November 21, 2020
a Second Language Pk-12
The following vote includes agenda item(s): 65 - 68
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Scarcella
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
ADDENDUM
Approve Items 1-7 With One Motion (APPROVED)
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1 – Recommend Board approve the creation, job description, and posting of the Supervisor of
Pre-K and Early Intervention. (APPROVED)
2 – Recommend Board approve the revised MKEMS ATSI Plan for the 2021-2022 school year.
(APPROVED)
3 – Recommend Board approve the revised FEMS CSI Plan for the 2021-2022 school year.
(APPROVED)
4 – Recommend Board approve a medical leave for GAL004, ADMIN, effective July 6, 2021. It
is understood this leave will consist of the use of sick and FMLA time. (APPROVED)
5 – Recommend Board approve a medical leave for STO008, HAEA, effective September 1,
2021. It is understood this leave will consist of the use of sick and FMLA time.
(APPROVED)
6 – Recommend Board approve a medical sabbatical leave for RIT005, HAEA, DEMS, effective
for the 2021-2022 school year. (APPROVED)
7 – Recommend the Board approve Hope Schirmer to the position of Elementary ELD Teacher
for the 2021-2022 school year, pending all clearances and paperwork. Salary and benefits as
per HAEA Agreement. (replacement and budgeted) (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): Addendum 1- 7
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Scarcella
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
Approve Items 8-19 With One Motion (APPROVED)
8 – Recommend Board appoint Jamie Atherton to the position of Speech Therapist for 2021-
2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
9 – Recommend Board appoint Chad Bogansky to the position of Health and Physical teacher for
2021-2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
10 – Recommend Board appoint Yazan Mahmoud to the position of Health and Physical teacher
2021-2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement.
(APPROVED)
11 – Recommend Board appoint Chelsea Malloy to the position of Guidance Counselor for
2021-2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
12 – Recommend Board appoint Nicole McCormick to the position of Elementary teacher for
2021- 2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
13 – Recommend Board appoint Nicole Bereznak to the position of Elementary teacher for 2021-
2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
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14 – Recommend Board appoint Kayla Guydish to the position of Elementary teacher for 2021-
2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
15 – Recommend Board appoint Gabriella Smith to the position of Elementary teacher for 2021-
2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
16 – Recommend Board appoint Melissa Meyers to the position of Elementary teacher for 2021-
2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
17 – Recommend Board appoint Jaymi Norris to the position of ELA teacher for 2021-2022
school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
18 – Recommend Board appoint Nicole Luchetta Rump to the position of Math teacher for 2021-
2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
19 – Recommend Board appoint Annya Surace to the position of Math teacher for 2021-2022
school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): Addendum 8 -19
Motion: Fiume
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
Approve Items 20-27 With One Motion (APPROVED)
20 – Recommend Board appoint Shawn Yachera to the position of Auto Body Instructor for
2021- 2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
21 – Recommend Board appoint Jeff Weed to the position of Assistant Director of Special
Education. Salary and benefits per Act 93 Agreement. (APPROVED)
22 – Recommend Board appoint Wister P. Yuhas Jr. to the position of Attendance Officer for
2021- 2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
23 – Recommend Board appoint Patrick Brogan to the position of Social Studies teacher for
2021- 2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
24 – Recommend Board appoint Zachary Capparell to the position of Social Studies teacher for
2021- 2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
25 – Recommend Board appoint Heather Warner to the position of School Nurse for 2021-2022
school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA Agreement. (APPROVED)
26 – Recommend Board appoint Melinda Rhodes to the position of Special Education teacher for
2021-2022 school year. Salary and benefits as per the HAEA. (APPROVED)
27 – Recommend Board approve the following Elementary/Middle School and Secondary
Assistant Principals. Salary and benefits as per the Act 93 Agreement: (APPROVED)
a. Jeffrey Rush - Secondary
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b. James Hudock - Secondary
c. James Hearne - Secondary
d. Allison Yourechko - Elementary/Middle
e. Susan Platek - Elementary/Middle
f. Nicholas Flaim - Elementary/Middle
g. Heather Zazycki - Elementary/Middle
h. Matthew Scarcella – Elementary/Middle
The following vote includes agenda item(s): Addendum 20 - 27
Motion: Fiume
Second: Bonomo
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X X (#27 h)
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X X (#22)
Approve Items 28-35 With One Motion (APPROVED - EXCEPT ITEM #30 WAS
REMOVED)
28 – Recommend Board approve the Settlement Agreement regarding Luzerne County Court of
Common Pleas Docket Number 2010-16524 and authorize the execution of the Settlement
Agreement by Raymond P. Wendolowski, Esquire. (APPROVED)
29 – Recommend Board approve the following: (APPROVED)
a. GenYouth, Inc. – COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Funding grant –
Heights Terrace E/M School – Arthur Street Elementary School – Hazle
Township Early Learning Center – Check No. 23178 - $6,000.00 ($2,000.00
per school)
b. Penn State – Building Incentive Program – Hazleton Area School District –
Check No. 1000083192 - $1,750.00
30 – Recommend Board approve the purchase of credit recovery courses through K-12
Management Inc., Keystone Credit Recovery. We would be purchasing 1,290 courses for
High School students at $116.00 per course. The approximate cost would be $149,640.00
and funded through the ESSER Grant. (REMOVED ITEM FROM AGENDA)
31 – Recommend Board approve the purchase of credit recovery courses through K-12
Management Inc., Keystone Credit Recovery. We would be purchasing 1,290 additional
courses for High School and Middle School students at $116.00 per course. The
approximate cost would be $149,640.00 and funded through the ESSER Grant.
(APPROVED)
32 – Recommend Board approve the appointment of Kelly Peak to the position of Full-Time,
General Secretary, Special Education, effective June 28, 2021, salary and benefits as per the
HAESPA Agreement. (APPROVED)
33 – Recommend Board approve the appointment of Michele Nicholas to the position of Student
Registration Coordinator, effective June 28, 2021, salary and benefits as per the HAESPA
Agreement. (APPROVED)
34 – Recommend Board approve the Non-Classified employee salary schedule, effective June
28, 2021. (APPROVED)
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35 – Recommend Board approve to the increase of hours for the following cafeteria employees.
These are all open positions and rates are based on the HAESPA contract. Salaries paid out
of the Food Service Fund. Effective 8-1-21: (APPROVED)
SCHOOL NAME HOURS
HAHS Samantha Dubesky 6.5 Hours
HTEMS Christina Cusatis 6.5 Hours
HTELC Joanne Mamourian 5.0 Hours
VEMS Lori Solanick 5.5 Hours
VEMS Lisa Yurcho 5.0 Hours
HACC April Hoffman 6.5 Hours
The following vote includes agenda item(s): Addendum Items 28 – 35 – EXCLUDE ITEM
#30)
Motion: Bonomo
Second: Mehalick
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X X (#28)
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
NEW MOTION
36 – Recommend Board approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Hazleton
Area School District and Hazleton Area Education Association for the period of September
1, 2021 through August 31, 2026. (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): New Motion #36
Motion: Yuhas
Second: Fiume
Vote: Voice
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NEW MOTION
• There were no interested parties for public comment on the new motion.
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY ITEM
• Janet Korinchock – commented on Critical Race Theory (CRT) – Is the School Board
open to this which institutes racism.
Regular Board Meeting Minutes (6/24/2021) Page 20
Motion to Adjourn (APPROVED)
The following vote includes agenda item(s): Adjournment at 6:39 P.M.
Motion: Mehalick
Second: Scarcella
Vote: Voice
School Director “Yes” Votes “No” Votes Abstain Absent
Bonomo X
DeCosmo X
Fiume X
McBride X
Mehalick X
Scarcella X
Shemansky X
van Hoekelen X
Yuhas X
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