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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

200 Hillvue Lane

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

REGULAR MEETING

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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2011 - WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

- WORK SESSION

Good to Great Presentation

8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

Veteran’s Day

November 11, 2011

Thank you, Veterans!

NOVEMBER 16, 2011 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

No reports scheduled


Thanksgiving Day

November 24, 2011

Give Thanks…

DECEMBER 7, 2011 – REORGANIZATION MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - REORGANIZATION MEETING

Oaths of Office Ceremony

Election of Officers

Entertainment

Recess/Social

Reorganization (continued)


DECEMBER 14, 2011 - WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING

Proposed Preliminary Budget Presentation

Review Board Folder and Vote on Items


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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

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

I. NASH SPRING MUSICAL – PETER PAN

The Administration respectfully requests approval of the NASH Spring Musical, Peter Pan,

to be presented in the NASH Auditorium on Wednesday, March 14; Thursday, March

15; Friday, March 16; Saturday, March 17; and Sunday, March 18, 2012.

For Information This play was reviewed by the NASH Play Selection Committee that is comprised of staff,

parents, and Board Members and was unanimously approved. This play will provide over 60

students an opportunity to participate with a stage crew of over 20 students. The Senior

Citizens performance will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee

also recommended a reputable company that will provide the equipment, installation, and

training for some of the effects. This includes a certificate of liability insurance. These

documents are being reviewed by the District Solicitor and Administration. The payment is

supported through the Student Activity Fund for the Spring Musical at NASH and is

recovered via gate receipts.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. STUDENT TEACHING REQUESTS – ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

The following students have requested a student teaching assignment in the North

Allegheny School District during the 2011/2012 school year.

STUDENT TEACHER DATES SUPERVISING

TEACHER

Anthony Gentile

Duquesne University

1/3/12 to 4/13/12 Barbara Tarhi - IES

Grade 2

Katherine Kush

Duquesne University

1/3/12 to 4/13/12 Lisa McPherson - MCK

Grade 1

Erinn Pierotti

Slippery Rock University

1/23/12 to 5/10/12

Alicia Wiesemann – HES

Grade 3

CURRICULUM REPORT

November 16, 2011

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II. STUDENT TEACHING REQUESTS – SECONDARY EDUCATION

The following students have requested a student teaching assignment in the North

Allegheny School District during the 2011/2012 school year.

STUDENT TEACHER DATES SUPERVISING

TEACHER

Kerryn Campbell

The Pennsylvania State

University

1/10/12 to 4/20/12 Robert Bell – NASH

Meredith Progar – NASH

Mathematics

Melissa Charles


University

1/10/12 to 4/20/12 Michael Buchert – NASH

Joy Manesiotis – NASH

Mathematics

Meredith Devine


University

1/10/12 to 4/20/12 John Fellers – NASH

Laura Prosser – NASH

Mathematics

Valerie Ewing

Drexel University

1/3/12 to 3/30/12 Leah Uhernik – NASH

Science

Ariel Myers

Duquesne University

1/3/12 to 4/20/12

Nicole Cerqua - NASH

Spanish

Aubrey Seal


1/23/12 to 3/16/12

3/20/12 to 5/10/12

Danielle Omasits – NAI

Dustin Soxman – NAI

English

Nathan Sendgikoski


1/23/12 to 4/6/12 John Neff – NASH

Science

Courtney Simko


University

1/10/12 to 4/20/12 Arlene Barbus - CMS

Mathematics

Samuel White

Duquesne University

1/3/12 to 4/13/12 Jen Espinar – NASH

Dana Nagle - NASH

Mathematics

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There are 4 items for Board Action and 5 items For Information Only.

I. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

The Administration recommends approval of the following Accounts Payable lists:

A. Supplemental Accounts Payable dated October 2011, in the amount of $16,176,224.39.

B. Accounts Payable list dated November 2011, in the amount of $143,450.33.

C. Supplemental Capital Reserve Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2011, in the amount

of $4,429.32.

D. Supplemental Technology Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2011, in the amount of

$0.00.

E. Supplemental 2000 NASH/Newman Stadium Construction Fund Accounts Payable dated

October 2011, in the amount of $21,876.00.

F. Supplemental CMS/IMS Construction Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2011, in the

amount of $0.00.

G. Supplemental Cafeteria Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2010, in the amount of

$114,997.73.

FINANCE REPORT

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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (continued)

II. BUDGETARY TRANSFERS

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

framework of the 2011-2012 General Fund Budget, in accordance with the provision of

Section 687 of the School Laws of Pennsylvania:

FROM TO AMOUNT

2800-100 Salaries

Support Services-Central

2800-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs

Support Services-Central

$ 39,340

TOTAL TRANSFERS FOR THE MONTH: 39,340 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET: 0.0327%

TOTAL TRANSFERS YEAR TO DATE: 75,122 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET: 0.0625%

III. COLLATERAL SECURITY REPORTS

The Administration recommends acceptance of the collateral securities reports submitted by the

depositories for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, which are included with this report.

IV. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS EXPENDITURES

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

listings for the months of July 2011 through September 2011.


I. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

The Administration reports the following Student Activities expenditures for September 2011:

A. Carson Middle $ 6,156.43

B. Ingomar Middle 7,089.52

C. Marshall Middle 20,885.40

D. NA Intermediate 33,343.28

E. NA Senior High 48,830.23

F. NA Athletic 43,815.60

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

II. RECAPITULATION REPORT

Balance as of October 31, 2011 50,497,418

November Payroll Estimate 5,200,000

Group Insurance Estimate 1,250,000

Utilities & Advance Payments 800,000

Accounts Payable Estimate 900,000

Social Security & Retirement Estimate 849,000

Total 8,999,000

41,498,418

III. EXPENDITURE/REVENUE 2011-12 FORECAST

4 MO

2011-12 2011-12 ACTUALS +

BUDGET 4 MO FORECAST

REVENUE TOTAL ACTUAL TOTAL VARIANCE

LOCAL REVENUE 96,135,414 77,890,674 96,135,414 -

STATE REVENUE 22,138,901 7,368,587 22,138,901 -

FEDERAL REVENUE 1,884,938 51,284 1,884,938 -

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES - - - -

TOTAL REVENUE 120,159,253 85,310,545 120,159,253 -

EXPENDITURE

1000 SALARIES 67,103,121 18,763,918 67,103,121 -

2000 BENEFITS 24,553,000 9,564,891 24,553,000 -

3000 PROF SRVCS 2,716,511 767,024 2,716,511 -

4000 PURCH PROP SRVCS 3,649,907 1,582,387 3,649,907 -

5000 OTHER PURCH SRVCS 5,392,070 1,481,910 5,392,070 -

6000 SUPPLIES 4,435,400 1,663,828 4,435,400 -

7000 REPLACEMENT EQUIP 266,014 39,501 266,014 -

8000 OTHER OBJECTS 6,056,829 2,769,787 6,056,829 -

9000 OTHER FINANCING 5,986,401 5,186,403 5,986,401 -

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 120,159,253 41,819,649 120,159,253 -

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION WILL APPEAR AFTER ALL AUDIT ADJUSTMENTS FOR 2010-11 FISCAL

YEAR HAVE BEEN COMPLETED IN DECEMBER.

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IV. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RELATED INTEREST INCOME

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2011

9/30/2011 10/31/2011

ENDING

BALANCE

NET

CHANGE

ENDING

BALANCE

GENERAL FUND

PNC BANK * 52,944,145.08$ (2,446,727.32)$ 50,497,417.76$

PSDLAF * 6,587.36 0.05 6,587.41

PLGIT * 859,110.13 - 859,110.13

WEST VIEW SAVINGS * 51,767.17 8.75 51,775.92

FEDERATED INVESTORS 113,595.08 1.06 113,596.14

TOTAL 53,975,204.82$ (2,446,717.46)$ 51,528,487.36$

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

NOTE: Investments do not include accrued interest.

CAFETERIA FUND

FIRST NATIONAL BANK 699,943.90$ 67,820.72$ 767,764.62$

PSDLAF 16,327.15 0.28 16,327.43

TOTAL 716,271.05$ 67,821.00$ 784,092.05$

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

PNC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 12,816.21$ (4,428.88)$ 8,387.33$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (5,000.00)$

REMAINING BALANCE 3,387.33$

TECHNOLOGY FUND

PLGIT 292,763.59$ 3.93$ 292,767.52$



NASH/NEWMAN STADIUM CONSTRUCTION

PNC 300 NASH CONSTRUCTION FUND 158,910.92$ (16,862.24)$ 142,048.68$



CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND

PNC CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND 155,629.95$ 13.22$ 155,643.17$



SWAPTION FUND

PNC SWAPTION FUND 6,867,014.05$ (340,362.45)$ 6,526,651.60$

NEWMAN STADIUM

PSDLAF 88,832.20$ 1.50$ 88,833.70$

GRAND TOTAL 62,267,442.79$ (2,740,531.38)$ 59,526,911.41$

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V. SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

BANK ACCOUNTS - STATUS CMS IMS MMS NAI NASH NASH

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

ATHLETIC

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

CASH BALANCE - 08/31//2011 $23,163.29 $47,449.60 $38,306.79 $102,119.19 $294,794.97 $40,815.91

DEPOSITS - SEPTEMBER 2011 25,428.81 27,484.75 30,226.24 77,456.60 59,793.37 86,335.10

SUBTOTAL 48,592.10 74,934.35 68,533.03 179,575.79 354,588.34 127,151.01

EXPENDITURES - SEPTEMBER 2011 6,156.43 7,089.52 20,885.40 33,343.28 48,830.23 43,815.60

CASH BALANCE - 09/30/2011 $42,435.67 $67,844.83 $47,647.63 $146,232.51 $305,758.11 $83,335.41

PLUS $ IN:

PLGIT MM $472.21 $970.74 $4,700.06 $4,248.45 $88,058.47 $2,543.20

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There is 1 item For Information Only.

I. LOSS CLAIM INCIDENTS

The following accidents have been reported:

On Wednesday, October 12, 2011, Bus #26 was involved in an accident at the main

garage. The bus was exiting through the main gate and the tail-swing of the bus struck the

gate. The bus had minor damage to its rear stop-arm. The gate was knocked off the tracks

and needed to be repaired. The estimate of damage to the bus was $50. Repairs to the

gate were estimated at $1,300.

On Friday, October 28, 2011, Bus #65 was involved in an accident in the parking lot of

Eden Upper School on Nicholson Road. The bus had four Eden students on board, who

were not injured. The tail-swing of the bus scratched the rear bumper of a parked car as

the bus was traveling through the turn-around area of the lot. The bus was not damaged

and the car had minor damage to its rear bumper; damage estimates were $200.

TRANSPORTATION REPORT

November 16, 2011

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There are 7 items for Board Action and an Addendum with 7 items.

I. RESIGNATION(S)

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

Ann Hildabidle Administrative Assistant to the Director Resignation

of Assets, Transportation and Technology

Effective 11/25/11

II. APPOINTMENT(S)

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

Paraprofessional

Lisa Broeker Special Education Assistant, NAI $12.71/hr.

Long-Term Substitute Class II-C

Effective 11/3/11-6/7/12 7 Hours/Day

(for H. Goehring) 187 Days/Yr.

Jane Swedish Special Education Assistant, PES $12.71/hr.

Long-Term Substitute Class II-C

Effective 10/31/11-6/7/12 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

Mary Pat Traversari Transfer from Secondary Assistant $20.87/hr.

Principal’s Secretary, NAI to Guidance Class I-A

Secretary, NAI 8 Hours/Day

Effective 12/19/11 260 Days/Yr.

(for L. Pechulis)

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

November 16, 2011

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Classified

START

NAME POSITION SALARY DATE

Patricia Brown Full-Time Bus Driver $16.06/hr. 11/1/11

(for R. Lipscomb)

James Fazio Full-Time Bus Driver $16.06/hr. 11/1/11

(for D. Connolly)

III. WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S)

Paraprofessional

Helen Goehring Transfer from Special Education Assistant, NAI $16.94/hr.

to Special Education Assistant, MCK Class II-C

Effective 11/3/11 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

The Administration recommends approval of a wage increase for the following

Paraprofessional Employee(s) based on anniversary date of hire:

EFFECTIVE

FROM TO DATE

Susan Laurent $14.40/hr. $16.94/hr. 12/13/2011

IV. LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – ESPINAR, MONDIN

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

Espinar, Teacher, North Allegheny Senior High School, effective December 15, 2011

through December 23, 2011.

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

Mondin, Payroll Assistant, Central Administration Office, effective November 21,

2011 through December 23, 2011.

V. CHILD REARING LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – COQUET, EWING

The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of

Absence for Kristy Coquet, Teacher, North Allegheny Senior High School, effective

November 11, 2011 through January 20, 2012.

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The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of

Absence for Angela Ewing, Teacher, Carson Middle School, effective November 17,

2011 through March 30, 2012.

VI. HONORARIA

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

Total from Previous Board Report $33,900.00

SUBMITTED Susan M. Bentz NAL Competition 11/2/11 $ 500.00

TOTAL HONORARIA 2011/2012 EXPENDITURES THROUGH 11/16/11 $34,400.00

VII. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following 2011-12 School Year

Supplemental Contract(s):

*

Not a District Employee

1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder

(s) One contract shared by more than one person

Supplemental Contract Additions/Changes

1Jim Furlong Talent Show Director - MMS

(s) $ 462.00

1Nicole Voll Talent Show Director - MMS

(s) $ 462.00

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I. APPOINTMENT(S)

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

Paraprofessional

Annette Exley Supervisory Assistant, MES $12.63/hr.

Long-Term Substitute Class III

(for G. Short) 4 Hours/Day

Effective 11/17/11-6/7/12 187 Days/Yr.

Claire Groll Supervisory Assistant, MCK $12.63/hr.


(for J. Huwe) 4 Hours/Day

Effective 11/17/11-6/7/12 187 Days/Yr.

Sharon Murphy Supervisory Assistant, MCK $12.63/hr.


(for S. Goughler) 4 Hours/Day

Effective 11/17/11- 6/7/12 187 Days/Yr.

Malika Sharma Supervisory Assistant, MCK $12.63/hr.


(for J. Duch) 4 Hours/Day

Effective 11/17/11 up to 5/10/12 187 Days/Yr.

II. SABBATICAL LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – PANZA

The Administration recommends approval of a Sabbatical Leave of Absence for Sumer

Panza, Teacher, Marshall Middle School, effective for the 2012-13 School Year for

Professional Development.

III. CHILD REARING LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – LAVELLE

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

for Sarah Lavelle, Teacher, North Allegheny Senior High School and North Allegheny

Intermediate School, effective November 30, 2011 through December 23, 2011.

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

November 16, 2011

ADDENDUM

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IV. EXTENSION OF LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – SHORT, WEAVER

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

unpaid Leave of Absence for Gretchen Short, Supervisory Assistant, Marshall Elementary

School, effective November 8, 2011 through December 9, 2011.

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

unpaid Leave of Absence for Donna Weaver, Special Education Assistant, North

Allegheny Senior High School, effective October 3, 2011 through December 9, 2011.

V. HONORARIA

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

Total from Previous Board Report $34,400.00

SUBMITTED James Basilone Pgh Engineering Fair 11/10/11 $ 250.00

Diane Hinds Pgh Engineering Fair 11/10/11 $ 250.00

Cristina Hutton Tyler Gradebook Modules 11/4/11 $ 162.50

Kristen Zaccari Tyler Gradebook Modules 11/4/11 $ 162.50

TOTAL HONORARIA 2011/2012 EXPENDITURES THROUGH 11/16/11 $35,225.00

VII. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following 2011-12 School Year

Supplemental Contract(s): *

Not a District Employee

1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder

(s) One contract shared by more than one person

Supplemental Contract Additions/Changes

*Diana Rittman Talent Show Director $ 1,228.00

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There are 5 items for Board Action and 1 item For Information Only. There is an

Addendum with 2 items for Board Action.

I. CMS/CAO PLANCON PART J – PROJECT ACCOUNTING BASED ON FINAL

COSTS

The Administration acknowledges receipt of the approved PlanCon Part J, “Project

Accounting Based on Final Costs,” for the additions and renovations at Carson Middle

School/Central Administration that establishes a permanent reimbursable percentage for

the Series C of 2004.

The complete documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.

II. IMS PLANCON PART J – PROJECT ACCOUNTING BASED ON FINAL COSTS

The Administration acknowledges receipt of the approved PlanCon Part J, “Project

Accounting Based on Final Costs,” for the additions and renovations at Ingomar Middle

School that establishes a permanent reimbursable percentage for the Series C of 2004.

The complete documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.

III. CNC ROUTER

The Administration recommends approval of the bid for a CNC Router be awarded to

Allegheny Educational Systems, Inc. at a cost of $34,028.00, representing the lowest

responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The CNC Router will be used at North

Allegheny Intermediate.

IV. LASER ENGRAVER

The Administration recommends approval of the bid for a Laser Engraver be awarded to

Allegheny Educational Systems, Inc. at a cost of $17,765.00, representing the lowest

responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The Laser Engraver will be used at North

Allegheny Senior High.

V. PETER PAN SPECIAL EFFECTS

The Administration recommends approval of a contract with ZFX Flying Effects to

provide equipment, installation of equipment, choreography, training, instruction, and on-

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site support for the musical production of Peter Pan. The cost of the equipment and

service is $10,835, plus expenses.

This contract is subject to review, revision and approval by the District's Solicitor.


I. DONATION – SCIENCE EQUIPMENT

The Administration recommends acceptance of a donation of a telescope and accessories

for Ingomar Middle School from Steven M. Karnes. The value of this donation is $700.

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

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I. BID AWARD – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TESTING AND INSPECTION #1

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the bid from Fire Fighter Sales and Service

Co. as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for the inspection and testing of

the fire alarm system components at Franklin Elem., Hosack Elem., McKnight Elem., Carson

Middle/Central Administration, Ingomar Middle, NASH and Facilities/Transportation from

November 17, 2011 through October 31, 2013.

Year Prev. Maint. Cost Serv. Tech Reg. Time Serv. Tech Overtime

2011/12 $ 6,400.00 $ 80.00/hour $ 120.00/hour

2012/13 $ 6,400.00 $ 80.00/hour $ 120.00/hour

For Information

This work will involve the inspection and testing of all of the various components of the fire

alarm systems at these buildings as required by the local municipalities. The hourly costs

submitted as part of the bids will be used if any repairs are required to these systems during the

time of the contract. The cost for this work is supported by the Facilities Department budget.

II. BID AWARD – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TESTING AND INSPECTION #2:

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the bid from Fire Fighter Sales and Service

Co. as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for the inspection and testing of

the fire alarm system components at Bradford Woods Elem., Ingomar Elem., Marshall Elem.,

Peebles Elem., Marshall Middle, NAI and Baierl Center from November 17, 2011 through

October 31, 2013.

Year Prev. Maint. Cost Serv. Tech Reg. Time Serv. Tech Overtime

2011/12 $ 5,070.00 $ 80.00/hour $ 120.00/hour

2012/13 $ 5,070.00 $ 80.00/hour $ 120.00/hour

For Information

This work will involve the inspection and testing of all of the various components of the fire

alarm systems at these buildings as required by the local municipalities. The hourly costs

submitted as part of the bids will be used if any repairs are required to these systems during the

time of the contract. The cost for this work is supported by the Facilities Department budget.

PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT

November 16, 2011

ADDENDUM

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There is 1 item For Information Only.

I. SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP REQUEST

The following student has requested a School Counseling Internship in the North Allegheny

School District for the second semester of the 2011/2012 school year.

Student Dates Supervisor

Erica Kordesich 1/5/12 to 4/19/12 Danielle Landy

Duquesne University Hosack Elementary

School Counseling Department

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT

November 16, 2011

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There are 2 items For Information Only.

I. NASH NEWS – as reported by Katie Tully

NASH Computer Programming Club - The NASH Computer Programming Club

received 2nd place at the Westminster College High School Programming Competition.

Way to go Tigers!

National Honor Society - National Honor Society is continuing its community service with

upcoming events such as the TRY (Together for Retarded Youth) disco dance on November

4 and starting weekly Wednesday and Thursday tutoring sessions for Hosack students.

Spanish Club - Spanish Club will be having their next meeting on November 17, where

they will be furthering their Spanish knowledge and language skills by playing board games

in Spanish.

Student Council - Student Council is starting up their annual Canned Food Drive benefiting

the North Hills Food Bank. As an added incentive to collect cans, they will have prizes for

the homeroom that brings in the most cans each day and a raffle at the end of the week that

gives away various gift cards. Students held their Gobble for Cans Neighborhood Drive

soliciting donations from various neighborhoods in NA. Over 1,900 cans were collected

and picked up on Saturday, October 29. In addition, many Student Council members are

going to the PASC (Pennsylvania Association of Student Council) State Leadership

Conference. Here they will be meeting with other student councils across the state to find

ways improve both Student Councils at NASH and NAI.

Z-Club - On Saturday, October 29, Z Club participated in the Making Strides Against

Breast Cancer walk down on the North Shore. The walk started at 9:00 a.m. and finished

around 10:30 a.m. Before the walk, there were tents set up with information and

merchandise, and there was even a woman leading a group of women and men in Zumba. It

was a really cold and rainy/snowy morning, but we all had a blast! Our goal was to raise

$250, and we exceeded that amount! All the money raised was going to the American

Cancer Society. Also, on November 2, a group of Z Club members went to World Vision to

pack boxes with clothes. All the clothes were donated by Wal-Mart.

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II. NAI NEWS – as reported by Lisa DiFalco

Student Council - The Student Council is once again coordinating the Canned Food Drive

and Gobble for Cans. The Canned Food Drive goal is 21,000 cans. The great thing about

Gobble for Cans is that it involves the entire community, and not just the students. It is just

one way that students are broadening their horizons outside of the ‘NA Bubble.’

NAI Fall Play - Charlotte’s Web was a huge success. During their last performance, the

ticket sales brought in a profit, which is an uncommonly good thing. Way to go, Tigers!

NAI Key Club - The Key Club at NAI hosted a Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Each club or

activity decorated a pumpkin and entered it into the race. All proceeds from the contest go

to UNICEF. There was a spectacular turnout for pumpkins. To see pictures of the

completed pumpkins, check the NAI webpage. Also, several of the Key Club members

decided to put Halloween to better use, and trick or treat for UNICEF donations instead of

for candy. This just displays the amazing attitude NAI has towards volunteering.

Technology Update - NAI has joined the social networking frenzy! The popular update

site, Twitter, now has a new ‘Tweeter,’ the NAI staff! From their tweets you can view the

daily announcements, lunch specials, and special updates. NAI’s screen name is

@NAI_Tigers.

NAI Has Spirit! - As hosted by the Student Council, NAI had a Spirit Week in honor of

Halloween. The week kicked off on Monday with Costume Day. Tuesday was Tie-Dye

Day, and Wednesday was Dress-Up Day. Thursday was deemed Clash Day, and Friday, in

honor of the WPIAL Playoffs, was made into Black and Gold Day. These Spirit Weeks are

always much anticipated by the students, and the teachers love to see their creativity shine

through in their wardrobe choices.

The Talent Show - Preparations are already being made for the annual Talent Show.

Auditions were November 3 and 4. The show is set for early January. The students and

faculty look forward to seeing such a diversely talented group of students at the school each

year.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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

with 1 item for Board Action.

I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS

The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional

seminar requests:

Name Conference Date Amount

Libby Blackburn

(NASB)

Joseph Greenberg

(NASB)

New Board Orientation: Ready, Set,

Govern!

Sponsor: PSBA

Homestead, PA

11/17-

11/18/2011

$ 369.00

$ 369.00

Christopher Jacobs

(NASB)

New Board Orientation: Ready, Set,

Govern!

Sponsor: PSBA

Homestead, PA

11/19-

11/20/2011

$ 369.00

Jessica McHugh

(NASH)

Joanne Sullivan

(NASH)

DECA District 2 Career

Development Conference

Sponsor: District 2 DECA

Coraopolis, PA

12/8/2011

$ 38.00

$ 38.00

Michael Pasquinelli

(CAO)

Annual PETE & C Conference

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Education

Technology Center

Hershey, PA

2/12-2/14/2012

$ 877.81

Brian Miller

(CAO)

Association for Supervision and

Curriculum Development Annual

Conference

Sponsor: ASCD

Philadelphia, PA

3/23-3/26/2012

$ 877.63

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

November 16, 2011

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I. GOOD STAFF NEWS AROUND NA

The North Allegheny School District has been named to the 2nd

Annual Advanced

Placement® Program’s “AP® Achievement District Honor Roll” for Significant

Gains in Advanced Placement® Access and Student Performance. The AP Achievement

District Honor Roll nationally recognizes a district’s success and efforts to expand AP

access, performance, and commitment to increasing student achievement. NA is one of

only 367 school districts across 43 states and Canada to be recognized this year. From

2009 to 2011, the number of NA students participating in AP exams increased from 403

to 469. In 2011, 94% of students earned a score of 3+ on the AP exams.

Jeff Longo, Student Assistance Program Coordinator and SADD Advisor at NASH, was

presented with the 2011 Pennsylvania SADD Advisor of the Year award recently at

the PA SADD Conference at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. SADD representatives

from across the state submitted nominations for this award. Nominations were based on

the passion, dedication, experience and commitment demonstrated by the advisors

whose names were considered and real-life examples were required as part of the

selection process.

II. FIRST READING OF REVISED BOARD POLICY #3590, SEARCHES OF

STUDENTS, STUDENT LOCKERS, AND STUDENT VEHICLES

In accordance with Board Policy #1720, adoption of the attached Board Policy #3590,

Searches of Students, Student Lockers, and Student Vehicles, will be requested for adoption

at the Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors on December 14, 2011.

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Board Policy # 3590

Official School Board Policy

of the

North Allegheny School District

First Reading

SEARCHES OF STUDENTS,

STUDENT LOCKERS,

AND STUDENT VEHICLES

1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 Students are entitled to the guarantees of the Fourth Amendment and they are subject

to reasonable searches and seizures by school officials.

1.2 The elimination of drugs, alcohol and weapons in public schools is important for the

welfare and safety of students. This importance has been recognized by state and

federal laws, including the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of

1986, 20 U.S.C. §3171.2 et seq.; Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 41

U.S.C. §201 et seq.; Pennsylvania Act 93 of 1989, 35 P.S. §807.1; Federal Gun-Free

Schools Act of 1994, 20 U.S. C. §8921 et seq.; and Pennsylvania Act 26 of 1995, 24

P.S. §1501-A and 24 P.S. §1317.2.

2.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS

2.1 For purposes of this policy, “contraband” includes drugs, alcohol, weapons, or other

materials possessed by a student in violation of federal or state law or school policy.

2.2 All contraband found during searches by school officials will be seized and used as

evidence against the student in disciplinary proceedings. In addition, illegal material

confiscated will be turned over immediately to the appropriate law enforcement

agency for further investigation and for the institution of possible juvenile or

criminal proceedings.

References:

Rev.

No.

Date

School

Law

Board

Policy

Admin.

Policy

0 5/25/05 3590

1 12/14/11 3590

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3.0 STUDENTS

3.1 School officials may conduct a reasonable search of a particular student and his or

her personal effects when there is reasonable suspicion that the student is in

possession of contraband.

3.2 The scope of the search must be reasonably related to the objectives of the search

and not excessively intrusive in light of the student’s age and sex and the nature of

contraband the student is suspected of possessing.

4.0 LOCKERS

4.1 Student lockers are owned by the North Allegheny School District and loaned to

students for their convenience. The school exercises exclusive control over lockers

and a student should not expect privacy regarding items placed in a locker because

lockers are subject to search at any time by school officials. In conjunction with law

enforcement officials, locker searches may also occur through the use of trained

dogs.

4.2 School officials may conduct a reasonable search of a particular locker when there is

reasonable suspicion that the locker contains contraband. Prior to the search of a

particular locker, the student assigned to the locker will be notified and given an

opportunity to be present. However, where school authorities have a reasonable

suspicion that a particular locker contains material which poses a threat to the

welfare and safety of students and staff in the school, the student locker may be

searched without prior notice.

4.3 School officials may conduct blanket or random searches of lockers without

suspicion of any particular student where school officials determine in good faith

that a substantial problem is threatening the welfare or safety of students and staff

and that blanket or random searches may help solve or eliminate the problem.

Before such a search is conducted, the school will take the following steps:

4.3.1 The Superintendent or his/her designee and the principal will jointly approve

the search in the interest of solving a substantial problem threatening the

welfare or safety of students and staff.

4.3.2 The Superintendent or his/her designee and the principal will decide the

method and scope of the search. The search method must be uniform and

preclude the use of discretion by school officials as to which lockers are

searched. Random searches may be used to search less than all lockers

provided the method of selection is truly random and without discretion of

officials; for example, searching every fifth locker in a designated hallway.

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4.3.3 The Superintendent or his/her designee and the principal are authorized to

conduct a one-time search or a program under which a series of searches are

conducted over a specified period of time, provided that the search program

will only continue as long as deemed necessary in light of the identified

problem.

4.4 All students will be required to sign a written acknowledgment of receipt of a copy

of this policy and/or the North Allegheny School District Code of Conduct that

includes this policy at the time each student is assigned and issued a locker. No

additional notice to students is required prior to a random or blanket search of

students’ lockers. Blanket or random locker searches may be conducted by opening

and searching lockers.

4.5 Any contraband found in a locker will be considered in the possession of the student

assigned to the locker.

5.0 STUDENT VEHICLES

5.1 Student parking lots are owned by the North Allegheny School District and parking

permits are made available to students for their convenience. The school exercises

exclusive control over student parking lots. Students should not expect privacy

regarding items placed in their vehicle in the student parking lot, as the parking lot is

subject to routine patrols and inspections of the exterior of student vehicles on

school property without prior notice or consent. In conjunction with law

enforcement officials, routine patrols may be conducted by school officials or

through the use of drug detecting trained dogs.

5.2 School officials may conduct a reasonable search of the interior of a particular

vehicle parked in the student parking lot when there is a reasonable suspicion that

the vehicle contains contraband. Prior to the search of a particular vehicle, the

student will be notified and given an opportunity to be present. However, where

school authorities have a reasonable suspicion that a particular vehicle contains

material which poses a threat to the welfare and safety of students and staff in the

school, the vehicle may be searched without prior notice.

5.3 All students will be required to sign a written acknowledgment of receipt of a copy

of this policy and/or the North Allegheny School District Code of Conduct that

includes this policy at the time each student is assigned a parking permit. No

additional notice to students is required prior to routine patrols and inspections of the

exterior of students’ vehicles on school property.

6.0 SEARCH PROCEDURES

6.1 Except as provided below, only principals and assistant principals may conduct the

search of a particular student, locker, or vehicle. The search must be conducted in

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the presence of at least one other administrator or teacher, except in emergency

situations in which the principal or assistant principal has reasonable suspicion that a

student may have contraband that poses an immediate threat to the welfare and

safety of other individuals in the school.

6.2 A pat-down search of a student’s person may only be conducted by a principal or

assistant principal of the same sex, except:

6.2.1 In emergency situations in which the principal or assistant principal has

reasonable suspicion that a student may have contraband on his or her person

that poses an immediate threat to the welfare and safety of that student or of

other individuals in the school; and

6.2.2 When the student’s sex is different from both the principal and assistant

principal, in which case the pat-down search must be conducted by another

school official of the same sex.

6.3 School officials may use discretion in any decision to involve police in the

investigation of contraband possession by students, except where school policy or

state or federal laws require notification of police.

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I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS

The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional

seminar requests:

Name Conference Date Amount

Stephen Gressly

(NASH)

Sandra Stein

(NASH)

Actor’s Society/Art

Club/Multicultural Club

Sponsor: Joe Trusdell, Joyce Harrell,

Fran Hawbaker, William Bishop

New York City, NY

12/2-5/2011

$ 941.64*

$ 867.22*

Tammy Andreyko

(CAO)

SAS Institute: Defining and Aligning

for Student Achievement

Sponsor: PDE SAS Institute

Hershey, PA

12/4-7/2011

$ 385.00

*Access Funds

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

November 16, 2011

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