CRAWFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT CENTER
11280 MERCER PIKE
MEADVILLE, PA 16335
BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2017
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT CENTER, 5:30 P.M.
I. REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 2017, CALLED TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
June 26, 2017 – 6:05 P.M. – 7:15 P.M. – Labor Relations/Personnel
July 12, 2017 – 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Personnel
August 21, 2017 – 5:52 P.M. – 6:25 P.M. – Personnel/Real Estate
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE AGENDA OF AUGUST 28, 2017
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the following Minutes:
1. Regular Board Meeting of June 26, 2017 (Attachment)
2. Committee of the Whole Meeting of August 21, 2017 (Attachment)
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VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
SECONDARY CURRICULUM – Jeffrey L. Deardorff, Chairperson
APPROVAL OF THE SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT FOR CHINESE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION WITH BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the Service Level Agreement for Chinese Language Instruction with Berks County Intermediate Unit for the 2017-2018 school year at a rate of $375.00 per student, per semester (Attachment)
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FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING CURRICULUM:
· Modern World History, Grade 11, Cochranton Jr.-Sr. High School (Attachment)
· Contemporary World History, Grade 12, Cochranton Jr.-Sr. High School (Attachment)
APPROVAL TO AWARD A MEADVILLE AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HIS/HER 2017 DIPLOMA
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby awards a Meadville Area Senior High School student his/her 2017 diploma upon meeting all requirements as established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, as recommended by John C. Higgins, Principal
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EXTRACURRICULAR – Katrina M. Proctor, Chairperson
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION FROM THE MEADVILLE AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND BOOSTERS
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby accepts the donation of $4,390 from the Meadville Area Senior High School Marching Band Boosters for the purchase of a trailer to haul band equipment for the Meadville Marching Band (Attachment)
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BUILDING AND GROUNDS – Frank J. Schreck, Chairperson
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the following change orders with regards to the Cochranton Jr.-Sr. High School stadium renovation project:
· Milcam, Inc. – Unused field quantity allowances – Decrease of $18,269.07
· Roy C. Deeter Plumbing & Heating, Inc. – Unused field quantity allowances – Decrease of $304.60
· McCurley Houston Electric, Inc. – Unused field quantity allowances – Decrease of $2,900.00
· Stadium Solutions, Inc. – Unused field quantity allowances – Decrease of $1,000.00
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FINANCE – Jeffrey S. Rose, Chairperson
APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
RESOLVED,that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the following Financial Activities:
1. Treasurer’s Report for June and July (Attachment) (Attachment)
2. Financial Statements for June and July (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment)
3. Payment of Bills for July and August (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment)
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PERSONNEL/POLICY – Jan A. Feleppa, Chairperson
APPROVAL OF SATELLITE WELDING PROGRAM AGREEMENT AND THE AGREEMENT OF LEASE FOR THE SATELLITE WELDING PROGRAM AT CONNEAUT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
WHEREAS, the Crawford County Career and Technical Center (hereafter "CCCTC") is a joint school operated by the Conneaut, Crawford Central and PENNCREST School Districts in Crawford County Pennsylvania. CCCTC is governed by a Joint Operating Committee (hereafter the "JOC") composed of School Board members of the constituent school districts. The Career and Technical Center building is located at 860 Thurston Road, Meadville, Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, the JOC has made a decision to expand its program offerings by creating a satellite welding class to be located in the Conneaut School District at the Conneaut Valley Middle School, Conneautville, Pennsylvania. This decision has been concurred by the Boards of Directors of the constituent school districts commensurate with the passing of the CCCTC budget for the 2017-2018 school year by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the participating boards and a majority of all the school directors of all the participating districts, which budget included all expenses incidental to the satellite welding class.
WHEREAS, in keeping with this decision, the JOC has begun the process of purchasing welding equipment, making electrical changes to the Conneaut Valley Middle School classroom where the welding class will be located and interviewing for hire a potential welding instructor. These actions have been ratified by the JOC which is composed of members appointed by the School Boards of Directors of the constituent school districts.
WHEREAS, the JOC wishes to take such other action as is necessary to proceed with the project to include: hiring of a welding teacher, finalizing purchase of welding equipment for the expanded classroom, contracting for electrical upgrading at the Conneaut Valley Middle School classroom where the welding class will be located, entering into an agreement with the Conneaut School District in the form attached setting forth the obligations of the respective parties, entering into a lease for the physical facilities at Conneaut Valley Middle School where the expanded welding class will be located and taking such other actions necessary to carry out the expansion of the CCCTC welding program.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises it is hereby Resolved that:
1. The Agreement between the CCCTC and the Conneaut School District in the form attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution is hereby approved retroactive to July 31, 2017.
2. The Lease between the CCCTC and the Conneaut School District in the form attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution is hereby approved retroactive to July 31, 2017.
3. The administration of CCCTC, are hereby authorized to hire a welding teacher, finalize purchase of welding equipment for the expanded classroom and contract for electrical upgrading at the Conneaut Valley Middle School classroom where the welding class will be located.
4. The CCCTC Administration and the CCCTC Solicitor are hereby authorized and directed to take any further action, execute any documents and to perform all acts necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution.
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APPROVAL OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the following candidates for election to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association for 2018:
President-Elect – David Hutchinson
Vice President – Eric Wolfgang
Treasurer – Mike Gossert
PSBA Insurance Trust Trustees – Michael Faccinetto and Marianne L. Neel
Western At Large Representative – Daniel O’Keefe
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APPROVAL OF THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULES
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of Crawford Central School District hereby approves the following Personnel Schedules (Attachment) (Attachment)
1. Approval of Schedule A – Resignations – Pages 1 through 3 of the Schedule Section
2. Approval of Schedule B – Professional Appointments – Setting of Salaries – Pages 4 through 5 of the Schedule Section
3. Approval of Schedule C – Support Staff Appointments – Setting of Salaries – Page 6 of the Schedule Section
4. Approval of Schedule D – Extra Duty Appointments – Setting of Salaries – Pages 7 through 10 of the Schedule Section
5. Approval of Schedule E – Attendance at Professional Meetings – Pages 11 through 12 of the Schedule Section
6. Approval of Schedule G – Substitute Support Staff List – Page 13 of the Schedule Section
7. Approval of Schedule H – Leaves of Absence – Page 14 of the Schedule Section
8. Approval of Schedule I – Field Trip Authorization – Pages 15 through 16 of the Schedule Section
9. Approval of Schedule M – Transportation Sub-Contracted Services – Pages 17 through 22 of the Schedule Section
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VIII. ADMINISTRATION
IX. OTHER PUBLIC/BOARD COMMENTS
X. OTHER BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
RESOLVED, that there being no further business, this meeting is adjourned at _______ P.M.
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