NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

200 Hillvue Lane

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

November 20, 2013

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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

Veteran’s Day

November 11, 2010

Thank you, Veterans!

NOVEMBER 13, 2013 – WORK SESSION –CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION

Distinguished Achievement Awards

NA Foundation Annual Report (written)

8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

NOVEMBER 20, 2013 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING

Enrollment & Facilities Report

Capital Funding Plan/IT Plan Update

8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2013

Give thanks…

DECEMBER 4, 2013 – REORGANIZATION MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - REORGANIZATION MEETING

Oaths of Office Ceremony

Election of Officers

Entertainment

Recess/Social

Reorganization (continued)

8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

DECEMBER 18, 2013 – COMBINED MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

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

Proposed Preliminary Budget Presentation

8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. HONORARIA

The Administration respectfully requests honorarium payment of $75 for one night and $150 for

two nights for the following staff members who taught and provided overnight supervision for

fifth graders at Camp Kon-O-Kwee during the 2013/2014 school year:

Bradford Woods Elementary Ingomar Elementary

Bielawski, Michael (2) Boronyak, Dean (2)

Dunmire, Danielle (1) Bruce, Christine (2)

Flaherty, Mimi (1) Mounts, Dustin (2)

Hunter, Marlene (2) Petrini, Jenna (2)

Krepp, Denise (2) Smoyer, James (2)

Luce, Jennifer (2) Zinsser, Erica (2)

Lundy, Ryan (2)

McElroy, Jennifer (2) Marshall Elementary Miko, Ashley (1) Babusci, Matt (2)

Neumeyer, Renae (2) Brayley, Dennis (2)

Schmidt, Steve (2) Clements, Patrick (2)

Spaley, Terry (2) Daniels, Gail (2)

Esswein, Heather (2)

Franklin Elementary Herrnberger, Darla (2)

Beierle, Jennifer (2) Hudec, Brian (2)

Butts, Jocelyn (2) Lepant, Charlene (2)

Casciotti, Ryan (2) McLaughlin, Julie (2)

Keefer, Holly (2) Prosenjak, James (2)

Koma, Susan (2) Rich, Susan (2)

Kraniou, Dean (2) Voland, James (2)

Pendergast, Brian (1) Werner, Barbara (2)

Price, Carly (2) Zaccari, Kristen (2)

Schlenke, Elizabeth (2) Zallow, Denise (2)

Hosack Elementary

Bricker, Robert (2)

Gillis, Keith (2)

Janardhanan, Archana (2)

Landy, Danielle (2)

Laurent, Susan (2)

Moses, Rayne (1)

Sundo, Deb (2)

Yeakel, Harry (2)

CURRICULUM REPORT

November 20, 2013

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McKnight Elementary Peebles Elementary

Berendowski, Diana (2) Antoon, Lynn (2)

Biro, Christie (2) Butts, Jillian (1)

Buches, Steve (2) Cornell, Jenna (2)

Graner, Jan (2) Jackson, Chris (1)

Hudec, Brian (2) Kraus, Steve (2)

Kaczmarczyk, Amber (2) Landy, Danielle (1)

Kozak, Carol (2) Oldham, Scott (2)

Morton, Dennis (1) Spagnol, Stephanie (2)

Shane, Christian (2) Vollmer, Marta (2)

Smith, Erin (2) Zunski, Penny (1)

Stewart, Kelly (2)

Vandergrift, Joann (2)

Wallace, Susie ( 2)

Zaspel, Kurt (2)

Zimmerman, Anthony (2)

II. EDINSIGHT SOFTWARE

The Administration recommends the purchase of the EdInsight software from OnHands Schools

for the annual amount of $32,750 as part of a three-year agreement. This software provides for:

the EdInsight Data Window (Data Analyzer and Resource Tracker); Initial set up and data

transfer; Hosting Fee; Unlimited Tech Support calls/emails; and EdInsight on-site user training.

This software will serve as an advanced data analysis tool that provides comprehensive, relevant

and up-to-date information for teachers, principals, and administrators via a web-based interface.

In order to make quality instructional decisions and plan appropriately for the supplemental

instruction required for PSSA’s and Keystone Exams, this type of tool is necessary for our

teachers and administrators to make informed decisions related to student achievement.

III. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT

The Administration recommends approval of the agreement between West Virginia University

and the North Allegheny School District. This agreement indicates that the District will accept

student teachers from West Virginia University and will partner with West Virginia University in

the student teaching experience.

IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Administration recommends that the Board approve the 2014-2020 Comprehensive Plan

document. The Comprehensive Plan is required to be submitted electronically to the

Pennsylvania Department of Education on or before November 30, 2013.

V. NASH SPRING MUSICAL – SHREK THE MUSICAL

The Administration respectfully requests approval of the NASH Spring Musical, Shrek the

Musical to be presented in the NASH Auditorium on Wednesday, March 5; Thursday, March

6; Friday, March 7; Saturday, March 8; and Sunday, March 9, 2014.

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

and Board Members and was unanimously approved. This play will provide an opportunity for

40-50 students on stage, 55-65 musicians, 25-30 students as stage hands, and 10-20 other

students serving in a variety of roles (costumes, student directing, publicity, gophers, etc.). The

Senior Citizens’ performance will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. STUDENT TEACHING REQUESTS

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

School District during the 2013/2014 school year.

STUDENT TEACHER DATES SUPERVISING TEACHER

Taylor Furtado

The Pennsylvania State

University

1/7/14 to 3/8/14 Nicole Koseski - IES

Grade 4

Taylor Giorgio

West Virginia University

3/10/14 to 4/25/14 Sarah Lavelle – NASH/NAI

Music

Katelyn Hayes

Seton Hill University

1/28/14 to 5/3/14 Karen Goodman – CMS

Mathematics

Renee Landy

The Pennsylvania State

University

1/7/14 to 4/18/14 Paula Shook – PES

Grade 1

Michelle McGrane

Duquesne University

1/6/14 to 4/25/14 Julie McLaughlin – MES

Grade 4

Amy Mencini

Duquesne University

1/6/14 to 4/25/14 Amy Devenzio – HES

Grade 2

Joseph O’Leary

Point Park University

1/14/14 to 4/25/14 Allison Salvia – CMS

English

Jennifer Rausch

The Pennsylvania State

University

1/7/14 to 4/18/14 Amy Scott - IES

Grade 4

Rebecka Sullivan

The Pennsylvania State

University

1/7/14 to 4/18/14 Suzanne Adams – IES

Grade 1

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

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

The Administration recommends approval of the following Accounts Payable lists:

A. Supplemental Accounts Payable dated October 2013, in the amount of $13,272,642.21.

B. Accounts Payable list dated November 2013, in the amount of $241,823.01.

C. Supplemental Capital Reserve Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2013, in the amount of

$211,583.92.

D. Supplemental Technology Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2013, in the amount of

$587.50.

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

October 2013, in the amount of $327.79.

F. Supplemental CMS/IMS Construction Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2013, in the

amount of $0.00.

G. Supplemental Capital Financing Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2013, in the amount

of $32,660.00.

H. Supplemental Cafeteria Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2013, in the amount of

$129,080.29.

FINANCE REPORT

November 20, 2013

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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 2013-2014 General Fund Budget, in accordance with the provision of Section 687

of the School Laws of Pennsylvania:

FROM TO AMOUNT

2300-500 Other Purchased Services

Support Services-Administration

1100-600 Supplies

Regular Programs-Elem/Sec

$ 700

2200-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs

Support Svcs – Instructional Staff

1100-600 Supplies

Regular Programs-Elem/Sec

$ 200

2500-400 Purchased Property Svcs

Support Services – Business

2200-600 Supplies

Support Svcs – Instructional Staff

$ 33,000

TOTAL TRANSFERS FOR THE MONTH: 33,900 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET: 0.0258%

TOTAL TRANSFERS YEAR TO DATE: 73,400 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET: 0.0559%

III. COLLATERAL SECURITY REPORTS

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

depositories for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, 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 2013 through September 2013.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

The Administration reports the following Student Activities expenditures for September 2013:

A. Carson Middle $11,383.61

B. Ingomar Middle 12,359.65

C. Marshall Middle 12,822.70

D. NA Intermediate 18,661.12

E. NA Senior High 43,269.42

F. NA Athletic 31,212.54

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY

II. RECAPITULATION REPORT

Balance as of October 31, 2013 62,813,498

November Payroll Estimate 5,100,000

Group Insurance Estimate 1,300,000

Utilities & Advance Payments 800,000

Accounts Payable Estimate 900,000

Social Security & Retirement Estimate 1,255,000

Sub Total 9,355,000

Total 53,458,498

III. EXPENDITURE/REVENUE 2013-14 FORECAST

4 MO

2013-14 2013-14 ACTUALS +

BUDGET 4 MO FORECAST

REVENUE TOTAL ACTUAL TOTAL VARIANCE

LOCAL REVENUE 102,493,399 84,631,634 103,157,698 664,299 (1)

STATE REVENUE 25,682,225 6,507,611 25,898,140 215,915 (2)

FEDERAL REVENUE 1,748,294 - 1,700,271 (48,023)

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,400,000 17,682,600 17,682,600 16,282,600 (3)

TOTAL REVENUE 131,323,918 108,821,845 148,438,709 17,114,791

EXPENDITURE

1000 SALARIES 66,574,721 14,689,504 65,457,342 1,117,379 (4)

2000 BENEFITS 31,626,098 9,802,600 30,272,328 1,353,770 (5)

3000 PROF SRVCS 3,279,631 751,239 3,244,315 35,316

4000 PURCH PROP SRVCS 5,693,506 2,005,265 5,543,307 150,199

5000 OTHER PURCH SRVCS 6,185,211 1,729,001 6,302,319 (117,108)

6000 SUPPLIES 3,956,186 1,364,335 3,719,620 236,566 (6)

7000 REPLACEMENT EQUIP 1,113,404 530,082 1,370,987 (257,583)

8000 OTHER OBJECTS 5,125,180 2,013,408 4,869,171 256,009

9000 OTHER FINANCING 7,769,981 20,575,825 24,262,893 (16,492,912) (7)

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 131,323,918 53,461,259 145,042,282 (13,718,364)

(1) Includes potential real estate refunds. Current forecast also indicates positive earned income and deed transfer

tax revenues.

(2) Includes increased transportation subsidy.

(3) Includes debt refunding proceeds.

(4) Includes savings of unfilled positions (Administration, Professional, Transportation, Facilities and Confidentials).

(5) Includes savings from delay in Affordable Care Act (ACA) and reduced premiums for 2014.

(6) Includes projected savings in supplies.

(7) Includes debt refunding payments and debt principal and interest variances.

Designated/

Assigned Undesignated

FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2013 6,950,286 8,408,704

LESS FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION TO BUDGET (900,000) -

ESTIMATED 2013-14 REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES (31,320) 3,427,747

PROJECTED FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 6,018,966 11,836,451

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

IV. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RELATED INTEREST INCOME

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2013

9/30/2013 10/31/2013

ENDING

BALANCE

NET

CHANGE

ENDING

BALANCE

GENERAL FUND

PNC BANK * 67,741,725.00$ (4,928,227.47)$ 62,813,497.53$

PSDLAF * 6,588.99 0.02 6,589.01

PLGIT * 859,809.42 - 859,809.42

WEST VIEW SAVINGS * 51,917.54 4.37 51,921.91

FEDERATED INVESTORS 113,621.00 0.93 113,621.93

TOTAL 68,773,661.95$ (4,928,222.15)$ 63,845,439.80$

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

NOTE: Investments do not include accrued interest.

CAFETERIA FUND

FIRST NATIONAL BANK 1,003,134.35$ 88,283.61$ 1,091,417.96$

PSDLAF 16,331.17 0.06 16,331.23

STUDENT ACCOUNT BALANCES (188,624.25)

TOTAL 1,019,465.52$ 88,283.67$ 919,124.94$

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

PNC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 5,390,992.97$ (211,356.70)$ 5,179,636.27$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED NET OF TRANSFERS 457,564.49$

REMAINING BALANCE 5,637,200.76$

TECHNOLOGY FUND

PLGIT 461,369.43$ 16,845.85$ 478,215.28$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (338,419.52)$

REMAINING BALANCE 139,795.76$

NASH/NEWMAN STADIUM CONSTRUCTION

PNC 300 NASH CONSTRUCTION FUND 8,267.53$ (327.44)$ 7,940.09$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (16,999.99)$

REMAINING BALANCE (9,059.90)$

CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND

PNC CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND 101,169.74$ 4.30$ 101,174.04$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (72,065.48)$

REMAINING BALANCE 29,108.56$

CAPITAL FINANCING FUND

US BANK CAPITAL FINANCING FUND 4,004,337.25$ (32,559.18)$ 3,971,778.07$

SWAPTION FUND

PNC SWAPTION FUND 6,200,285.83$ (26,061.55)$ 6,174,224.28$

NEWMAN STADIUM

PSDLAF 88,854.03$ 0.37$ 88,854.40$

GRAND TOTAL 82,044,067.00$ (5,060,833.65)$ 76,794,609.10$

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

V. SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

BANK ACCOUNTS - STATUS CMS IMS MMS NAI NASH NASH

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

ATHLETIC

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

CASH BALANCE - 08/31/2013 $15,779.47 $59,636.10 $42,825.54 $91,664.24 $313,428.32 $75,259.64

DEPOSITS - SEPTEMBER 2013 13,755.00 28,174.55 33,200.20 55,535.50 60,122.95 113,117.53

SUBTOTAL 29,534.47 87,810.65 76,025.74 147,199.74 373,551.27 188,377.17

EXPENDITURES - SEPTEMBER 2013 11,383.61 12,359.65 12,822.70 18,661.12 43,269.42 31,212.54

CASH BALANCE -09/30/2013 $18,150.86 $75,451.00 $63,203.04 $128,538.62 $330,281.85 $157,164.63

PLUS $ IN:

PLGIT MM $472.51 $971.20 $4,702.49 $4,250.67 $88,103.74 $2,544.50

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There are 7 items for Board Action and an Addendum with 8 items for Board Action.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. RESIGNATION(S)

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

Carla Baldwin Psychologist, CAO Retirement

Effective 3/11/14

11 Years @ NA

Paul Finstad Bus Driver, Transportation Retirement

Effective 2/14/14

21 Years @ NA

II. APPOINTMENT(S)

Professional

The Administration recommends approval of the following Professional Substitute(s) to work

on an as-needed basis starting at $80.00/day.

Eva Arden Adrian Fontes Lawrence Gorwick

Paul Haller Amanda Hnat Gregory Keenan

Lindsey Lynch Peter Madia Raymond Zanetti

Paraprofessional

The Administration recommends approval of the following Paraprofessional Substitute(s) to

work on an as-needed basis starting at $8.50/hour.

Kara Barone

III. CHILD REARING LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – LASITIS, VOLL

The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave for Rachel

LaSitis, Teacher, North Allegheny Senior High School, effective October 31, 2013 through

January 24, 2014.

The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of absence for

Nicole Voll, Teacher, Marshall Middle School, effective November 18, 2013 through

November 27, 2013.

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

November 20, 2013

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IV. EXTENSION OF LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – HUDEC

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

of Absence for Jessica Hudec, Teacher, Carson Middle School from September 26, 2013

through November 8, 2013 to September 26, 2013 through June 13, 2014.

V. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT(S) FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

The Administration recommends approval of Tuition Reimbursement(s), in accordance with

the Administrative Compensation and Performance Plan, dated July 1, 2013 through June 30,

2018, for:

AMOUNT Tracie Michalowski, MMS $2,540.00

VI. HONORARIA

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

PROJECT PERIOD

Lisa Allen CPR/First Aid Workshop 3/6/14-3/6/14 $75.00

Session 2

Bridgett Bilenski CPR/First Aid Workshop 3/5/14-3/5/14 $75.00

Session 1

Denise Durica CPR/First Aid Workshop 3/6/14-3/6/14 $75.00

Session 2

Patricia Karki CPR/First Aid Workshop 3/5/14-3/5/14 $75.00

Session 1

Anne Rogers ESY Coordination (last

school year)

2/1/13-8/31/13 $2,500.00

Michelle Backauskas NAL – National

Academic League

10/30/13-3/31/14 $1,000.00

Sue Bentz NAL – National

Academic League

11/6/13 – 3/29/14 $500.00

Sarah LeDonne Science Fair Sponsor 11/1/13-3/28/14 $250.00

VII. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following Non-Athletic 2013-14

Supplemental Contract(s):

Supplemental Contract Additions/Changes

1Carolyn Steele Music – Chorus, MES $ 313.00

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1Scott Downs Tech Ed. Building Liaison, NAI $1,418.00

1Cindy Lang Business Building Liaison, NAI $1,133.00

1Lisa Pontiere Music Building Liaison, NAI $1,703.00

1*

Eric Mitchell Stage Manager – Musical, NASH $1,600.00

1Robert Tozier Light Designer/Engineer – Musical, NASH $1,295.00

1Kevin Zebley Sound Engineer – Musical, NASH $1,395.00

1*

Doug Kulchar Assistant Debate Coach(s)

, NASH $ 943.00

1*

Camille Burke Assistant Forensics Coach(s)

, NASH $ 943.00

1*

Zeke Rosenberg Assistant Forensics Coach(s)

, NASH $ 943.00

1*

Jessica Schwab Assistant Forensics Coach(s),

NASH Volunteer

1*

Douglas Heckmann Winter Track Asst. Coach (M/F)(s)

$ 800.00

1*

Garrett Larkin Winter Track Asst. Coach (M/F)(s)

$ 800.00

FROM TO

Ryan Gabos 8th

Grade Basketball Head $3,310.00 $3,860.00

Coach, CMS

Jamie Kyriazis Varsity Head Wrestling $8,208.00 $8,458.00

Coach, NASH

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Not a District Employee

1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder for a specific contract

(s) One contract shared by more than one person

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ADDENDUM

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. RESIGNATION(S)

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

Thomas Hughes Bus Driver, Transportation Retirement

Effective 12/20/13

6 Years @ NA

II. APPOINTMENT(S)

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

Professional

The Administration recommends approval of the following Professional Substitute(s) to work

on an as-needed basis starting at $80.00/day.

Susan Follet Mark Halvonik Bradley Hemmings

Sharon Merlack Matthew Robertson

Paraprofessional

Lisa Broeker Special Education Assistant, NASH $13.00/hr.

Long-Term Substitute Class II-C

Effective 11/21/13-6/12/14 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

Kathleen Egnaczyk Special Education Assistant, IES $13.00/hr.

Long-Term Substitute Class II-C

Effective 11/21/13-6/12/14 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

Tami Fox Special Education Assistant, PES $13.00/hr.

Long-Term Substitute Class II-C

Effective 8/21/13-6/12/14 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

Claire Groll Special Education Assistant, MCK $13.00/hr.

Long-Term Substitute Class II-C

Effective 11/21/13-6/12/14 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

November 20, 2013

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Roseann Lederer Special Education Assistant, MES $13.00/hr.

Long-Term Substitute Class II-C

Effective 11/21/13-6/12/14 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

Gail Werner Special Education Assistant, PES $13.00/hr.

Long-Term Substitute Class II-C

Effective 8/21/13-6/12/14 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

Classified

Ed Ek Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation $14.36/hr.

(for S. Chandler)

Effective 11/21/13

Robert Nolan Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation $14.36/hr.

(for B. Dague)

Effective 11/21/13

Athletic

The Administration recommends approval of the following Athletic Event Helper(s) to work

on an as-needed basis starting at $18.00/hr.:

Doug Heckmann

Aidan Miller

The Administration recommends approval of the following Baierl Center Helper(s) to work on

an as-needed basis starting at $10.00/hr.:

Andrew Heck

The Administration recommends approval of the following Student Employee(s) to work on an

as needed basis as Pool Lifeguard(s) at $7.75/hr.:

Kristen Bishop

Max Gonzalez

Eben Krigger

III. WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S)

Confidential

Nancy Creasy Secretary, Academic Advancement $49,500

Department, CAO

to Administrative Assistant to

the Assistant Superintendent of

Academic Advancement, CAO

Effective 11/21/13

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Paraprofessional

Alisa Balkey Transfer from Student Services $17.33/hr.

Assistant, MCK Class II-C

to Special Ed. Assistant, MCK 7 Hours/Day

Long-Term Substitute 187 Days/Yr.

Effective 11/21/13 – 6/12/14

Janice Huwe Transfer from Special Education $17.33/hr.

Assistant, MCK Class II-C

to Special Ed. Assistant, MCK 7 Hours/Day

Long-Term Substitute 187 Days/Yr.

Effective 11/21/13 – 6/12/14

Leigh Jurecko Transfer from Student Services $17.33/hr.

Assistant, MCK Class II-C

to Special Ed. Assistant, MCK 7 Hours/Day

Long-Term Substitute 187 Days/Yr.

Effective 11/21/13 – 6/12/14

Classified

Casey Marek Transfer from Class III Mechanic,

Main Garage to Class III Mechanic,

Main Garage – 5.5 hr./day, and $14.84/hr.

Marshall Mechanic, 2.5 hr./day $17.71/hr.

Effective 11/21/13

IV. EXTENSION OF LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – GOEHRING, YASTION

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

Absence for Debra Goehring, Teacher, McKnight Elementary School, from September 16,

2013 through January 24, 2014 to September 16, 2013 through June 13, 2014.

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

John Yastion, Utility Custodian, Facilities Department, from September 30, 2013 through

November 22, 2013 to September 30, 2013 through December 6, 2013.

V. RECOGNITION FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

The following employee(s) has/have successfully completed an approved Master’s Program or

qualifying credits above the Master’s Degree. Therefore, under Appendix A, Section IV,

Recognition for Additional Education of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the

North Allegheny School District and the North Allegheny Federation of Teachers, Local 2097,

dated July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015, the Administration recommends approval of the following

Education Incentive Award(s):

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$3,000 Award – Completion of 20 credits beyond Master’s Degree

Daniel Schall

VI. ADMINISTRATIVE STIPEND(S)

The Administration recommends Board approval for a stipend of $1,500 to be paid to Chelsie

D’Amico for additional duties and responsibilities in the absence of a Director of Human

Resources for the time period May 10, 2013 until December 20, 2013.

The Administration recommends Board approval for a stipend of $1,500 to be paid to Michelle

Donatelli for additional duties and responsibilities in the absence of a Director of Human

Resources for the time period May 10, 2013 until December 20, 2013.

VII. HONORARIA

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

PROJECT PERIOD Jeff Kiser NAL - National 10/1/13-4/1/14 $ 600.00

Academic League

Tracie Michalowski Administrative Liaison 7/1/12-6/30/13 $ 750.00

To NASD Cyber Academy

VIII. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following 2013-14 School Year Supplemental

Contract(s):

*

Not a District Employee

1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder for a specific contract

(s) One contract shared by more than one person

Supplemental Contract Additions/Changes

1*Michelina Pollini Assistant Debate Coach,

NASH Volunteer

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There is 1 item for Board Action.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. CHANGE ORDER

The Administration recommends approval of the following change order to the construction

contract for the following project.

The complete change order documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.

Hosack – Installation of Classroom Walls and Doors

Number Description Contractor Amount

GC-01 Provide 180 degree swing door closers R. A. Glancy & Sons $3,388.00

for the new classroom doors.

PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT

November 20, 2013

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There is 1 item for Board Action.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WESLEY

SPECTRUM SERVICES BRIDGE PROGRAM

The Administration recommends approval of the Individual Student Enrollment Agreement for

the continuation of services provided by Wesley Spectrum Academy Bridge Program for the

2013/2014 school year. The North Allegheny School District agrees to enroll one student with

an enrollment cost of $14,000 per semester.

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT

November 20, 2013

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There are 2 items for Board Action and 2 items For Information Only.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. WAIVER OF BOARD POLICY #3330 – STUDENT FIELD TRIPS

The Administration recommends waiver of Board Policy #3330 and approval of the Choral

students from NAI and NASH performing at the Downtown Disney Stage in Disney World and

Adjudication at Rollins College during the period of April 9 through April 13, 2014. The

students will be missing three (3) consecutive days of school.

II. NORTH ALLEGHENY CHORAL STUDENTS - DOWNTOWN DISNEY STAGE AND

ADJUDICATION AT ROLLINS COLLEGE - ORLANDO, FLORIDA

The Administration respectfully requests permission for the North Allegheny Choral students to

travel to Disney World to perform at the Downtown Disney Stage and Adjudication at Rollins

College from Wednesday, April 9, 2014 through Sunday, April 13, 2014, to participate in a

performance and adjudication in Orlando, Florida.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. NASH NEWS – as reported by David Bursic

Student Council – The Staff Appreciation Committee organized a breakfast for all of the building

staff on Monday, November 4. The committee arrived at school early on their day off and provided

a wonderful selection of breakfast treats.

A select group of Student Council members attended the 2013 Pennsylvania Association of Student

Councils State Conference. The conference was held November 14-16 and provided workshops for

delegates related to leadership and Student Council.

The Service Committee will hold their annual Canned Food Drive from November 18-22. Students

are asked to bring in cans or make a monetary donation to school during Drive Week. The Service

Committee also held a neighborhood drive. Bags were distributed to local neighborhoods on

November 14, and picked up on November 17.

Key Club - In addition to planting tulip bulbs around the campus, Key Club participated in Trick or

Treat for UNICEF. UNICEF works in 190 countries to provide health, nutrition, and education to

young children.

Fall Play - Students involved in the fall play continue to work nonstop for the upcoming play,

RolePlay. The play runs November 20-23 and a special Gold Card performance was held on

November 19.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT

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GOAL - GOAL will be participating in the Titan Business Challenge on November 26. Delegates

have the opportunity to win money and prizes at this business tycoon competition.

II. NAI NEWS – as reported by Charles Sanders

NJHS - NJHS has begun supporting the ASAP tutoring program. They tutor students who attend

the program after school. They also completed the Coat Drive which was very successful. They

collected over 500 coats.

Forensics - Forensics is preparing for their events at Quigley, Upper Saint Clair and a drama

festival for varsity actors.

PAL - The second Principal Advisory Luncheon is going to happen November 21st. In the

Luncheon, 12 students and NAI’s Principal and Assistant Principals are going to talk about

topics going on in NAI.

Fall Play - NAI’s Fall Play was a success. They completed two shows for the NA third graders,

a senior citizens’ performance, and three shows for the public. The play was well-received.

Best Buddies - Best Buddies have had great social events for their buddies. The club took their

buddies to one of the Fall Plays to support one of their members. They also had a Halloween

party to celebrate the holiday.

HOSA - HOSA just began this year and there is a strong showing of interest. They completed a

service project by collecting over 200 pounds of Halloween candy to send to troops overseas for

Operation Gratitude.

French Club - The French Club had their first meeting, and they celebrated National French

Week with posters around the school.

Chess Club - The Chess Club has been meeting weekly starting this month. They are preparing

for competitions and they currently finished their fundraiser for dues. The fundraiser was very

successful.

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Entertainment Club - The Entertainment Club has begun their meetings. They are meeting

twice a month, and they just completed their Halloween costume party.

Ping Pong Club - The Ping Pong Club is up and running. They will be meeting every week for

practice and competition within the building.

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

with 1 item for Board Action.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. NORTH ALLEGHENY FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT – 2012-2013

The Trustees of the North Allegheny Foundation respectfully request approval of the 2012-2013

Annual Report, as written.

II. NORTH ALLEGHENY FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Trustees of the North Allegheny Foundation respectfully request approval of the Financial

Statements for the years ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, as prepared by Maher Duessel.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. DONATION BY NORTH ALLEGHENY FOUNDATION OF MONEY TO PURCHASE

DOCUMENT CAMERAS

At their September 3, 2013 Foundation Meeting, the Trustees approved monies to cover the cost

to purchase document cameras for the elementary classrooms at McKnight, Peebles and Hosack.

The total cost to purchase these cameras came to $2,810 and the Trustees respectfully report this

purchase.

SCHOOL BOARD REPORT

November 20, 2013

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ADDENDUM

There is 1 item for Board Action.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. ADDENDUM TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

The Board of School Directors hereby approves and adopts the Addendum to the Employment

Contract of Dr. Gualtieri, as presented.

NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RESOLUTION ADOPTING ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

WHEREAS, the School District and Superintendent previously entered into an Agreement dated

June 2, 2011 whereby the District appointed and agreed to employ Superintendent for a term of five (5)

years commencing on August 1, 2011 and ending July 31, 2016; and

WHEREAS, the parties have mutually agreed to make certain amendments to the Agreement

regarding the provision of health and disability insurance;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of School Directors hereby adopts the Addendum to Contract

for Employment of District Superintendent, as presented.

RESOLVED, this 20th day of November, 2013.

ATTEST: NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT ______________________________ By: ________________________________ Board Secretary Board President

SCHOOL BOARD REPORT

November 20, 2013

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There are 2 items for Board Action and 1 item for Board Action in Addendum I and 1 item for

Board Action in Addendum II.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS

The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional seminar

requests:

Name Conference Date Amount

Nathan Tengowski

(NASH)

Flipped Learning One Day

Workshop

Sponsor: PAECT/Flipped Learning

Network

Homestead, PA

11/16/2013

$ 180.00

Tara Fisher

Kevin Mahler

Scott Russell

(NASB)

School Board Academy

Sponsor: PSBA

Homestead, PA

11/23-

11/24/2013

$ 394.98

$ 394.98

$ 394.98

Jaclyn Murphy

Joanne Sullivan

(NASH)

DECA District 2 Career

Development Conference

Sponsor: District 2 DECA

Coraopolis, PA

12/5/2013

$ 38.00

$ 38.00

William Phillips

(CAO)

Elements of Technology

Sponsor: PASBO

Harrisburg, PA

12/6/2013

$ 690.00

Robert Hetzel

(FAC)

Backflow Tester Recertification

Sponsor: CCAC

Oakdale, PA

12/9/2013

$ 115.00

Amber Kaczmarczyk

Christopher Shute

(MCK)

Marci Bontempo

(BW)

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

Training (K-12)

Sponsor: UPMC/WPIC

Pittsburgh, PA

12/10-

12/12/2013

$ 55.00

$ 55.00

$ 70.04

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

November 20, 2013

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Rachel Tengowski

(NAI)

Wired Differently: 5 Keys to

Working with Students (K-12) with

Emotional and Behavioral

Challenges – What Every Educator

Should Know

Sponsor: Developmental Resources

Pittsburgh, PA

12/11/2013

$ 164.87*

Robert Hetzel

William Weyand

(FAC)

Introduction to Programming

Powerful Process Control Language

for Apogee

Sponsor: Siemens Industry, Inc.

Bridgeville, PA

2/12-2/13/2013

$ 310.00

$ 310.00

Sherri Ludwig

(CAO)

Annual Non-Profit Update

Conference

Sponsor: Maher Duessel

Cranberry Township, PA

12/18-

12/19/2013

$ 24.86

*ACCESS Funds

For Information

Approval was given for Shelley Ward to attend the 2013 Three Rivers Educational Technology

Conference (TRETC) on November 19-20, 2013 at the June 26, 2013 Board meeting. Due to

Mrs. Ward’s resignation in October 2013, Ellen Green, Technology Education Department

Chair, will be attending the conference in her place.

II. SCHOOL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER – NAI AND NASH

The Administration respectfully recommends that the Pennsylvania Department of Education

(PDE) provide one school identification number to North Allegheny Intermediate High School

(NAI) and North Allegheny Senior High School (NASH) for the purposes of reporting school and

student data and that the Department eliminate the two separate school identification numbers for

these schools, effective immediately. The District will continue to operate with two separate

campuses but will be identified with one number only.

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ADDENDUM I

There is 1 item for Board Action in Addendum I.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS

The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional

seminar requests:

Name Conference Date Amount

David Woten

(CMS)

Standards Aligned System/National

State Teacher of the Year Conference

Sponsor: PA Department of

Education

Hershey, PA

12/8-

12/10/2013

$ 298.58

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

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ADDENDUM II

There is 1 item for Board Action in Addendum II.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. PRINCIPAL – HOSACK ELMENTARY SCHOOL The Superintendent respectfully recommends Board approval of the appointment of Ms.

Amanda Mathieson to the position of Hosack Elementary School Principal, at an annual salary

of $110,000 (pro-rated). The effective date of appointment is November 21, 2013.

Ms. Mathieson began her teaching career in the Reynolds School District as a Learning Support

Teacher in 1994, then transferring to the Greenville Area School District in Greenville, PA to

become an Elementary Classroom Teacher in 1995, then the Title I Reading and Math Teacher in

2002. In 2004, Ms. Mathieson became the Instructional Support Coordinator for the Deer Lakes

School District in Cheswick, PA and the Title I Math Teacher in 2005. In 2008, Ms. Mathieson

joined North Allegheny and became the Assistant Principal of Marshall Elementary School

before moving on to the Assistant Principal at Ingomar Middle School in 2011. Ms. Mathieson

has been serving as the Interim Principal at Hosack Elementary School since the start of the

2013-14 School Year.

Ms. Mathieson received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Slippery Rock

University of Pennsylvania in 1993 and Master of Education in Reading Specialist from Slippery

Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2001. Ms. Mathieson is currently enrolled in a Reading

Doctoral Program at the University of Pittsburgh.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

November 20, 2013