SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3-24
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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3-24
UPPER ST. CLAIR BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 - 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL OFFICE BOARD ROOM 6:15 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION - NEGOTIATIONS MATTERS Notice having been advertised and posted and members duly notified, the regular meeting of the Board of School Directors was held on March 24, 2015 in the Central Office Board Room. School Board Members in attendance: Mr. Frank J. Kerber, President Mrs. Buffy Z. Hasco, Vice President Mrs. Amy L. Billerbeck Mrs. Barbara L. Bolas Mr. Harry F. Kunselman Mr. Louis M. Oliverio Mrs. Angela B. Petersen School personnel in attendance: Dr. Patrick O’Toole, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sharon Suritsky, Assistant/Deputy Superintendent Mr. John Rozzo, Assistant Superintendent Ms. Frosina Cordisco, Director of Business & Finance Ms. Judith Bulazo, Director of Curriculum & Professional Development Mr. Raymond Berrott, Director of Technology Ms. Eloise Stoehr, Supervisor of Pupil Services Ms. Melissa Garvin, Supervisor of Special Education Mrs. Mary Ann Stabile, Stenographer Mr. Robert Prorok, Solicitor CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Kerber) Mr. Kerber called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF BOYCE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT MEGAN WARE Mr. Kerber requested a moment of silence in memory of Megan Ware, a Boyce Middle School Student, who passed away recently. STAR SPANGLED BANNER AND RECOGNITION OF HIGH SCHOOL SPRING MUSICAL KISS ME, KATE (Student Leads from Kiss Me, Kate) The following students sang the Star Spangled Banner and were recognized for being chosen for a leading role in the High School Spring Musical, Kiss Me, Kate. Brevin Banton, Chase Banton, Lindsay Buono, Morgan Cook, Patrick Glover, Morgan Hogenmiller, Megan Jones, SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3-24-15 1 Kellie Kaufman, Eliza Luxbacher, Tom Maddigan, Noah Manalo, Turner Queen, Andrew Rauber, Jacob Ross, Jack Smith, Jonny Summers Dr. O’Toole and Mr. Kerber presented the students with Certificates of Recognition and $5.00 Aramark Awards. READING OF THE MISSION Mr. Kunselman read the following School District Mission Statement: Developing lifelong learners and responsible citizens for a global society is the mission of the Upper St. Clair School District, served by a responsive and innovative staff who in partnership with the community provides learning experiences that nurture the uniqueness of each child and promotes happiness and success. SHARED BELIEF STATEMENT #3 FROM STRATEGIC PLAN Mrs. Bolas read the following Shared Belief Statement #3 from the Strategic Plan: We believe that: a commitment to excellence demands an investment of financial, human, and material resources. RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS (REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) There were no residents’ comments at this time. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Kerber) MOTION: By Hasco: I move that the Board approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Bolas, and carried on unanimous voice vote. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE Dr. O’Toole recognized the following staff members for their dedicated service to the School District: RENEE WILLIAMSON, STREAMS CUSTODIAN (Hired October 1999) Ms. Williamson was hired as a substitute custodian in October 1999 and became a fulltime custodian at Baker Elementary School in October 2000. She served as Head Custodian at Eisenhower Elementary School from 2008 through 2011. In 2011, Ms. Williamson opted to return to a custodian position and worked at Fort Couch Middle School then at Streams Elementary School. She is retiring effective April 3 after 16 years with the School District. JAMES MC DONOUGH, STREAMS/BAKER CUSTODIAN (Hired November 1993) Mr. McDonough was hired as a full-time custodian at the High School in November 1993 and worked in many of the buildings throughout the School District. He is retiring effective April 3 after 22 years with the School District. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3-24-15 2 GLADE EAKIN, HIGH SCHOOL CUSTODIAN (Hired September 2009) Mr. Eakin joined the School District as a substitute custodian in September 2009. He moved into a parttime custodian position at Boyce Middle School in December 2009 and became a fulltime custodian at the High School in February 2010. Mr. Eakin is retiring effective March 31 after six years with the District. LESLIE GREGG WEST, STREAMS HEAD CUSTODIAN (Hired August 1988) Dr. O’Toole presented Mr. West with a Certificate of Recognition, engraved paperweight, and iPad portfolio in recognition of his 27 years with the School District. Mr. West began his employment with the School District as a custodian/pool operator at the High School in August 1988. In December 1996, he was promoted to Head Custodian at Streams Elementary School. Mr. West is retiring effective April 6. Mr. West thanked the Board and administration for recognizing him for his years of service with the School District. He commented on how he loved his job and working with the staff, students, and families. Dr. Suritsky, Mrs. Petersen, and Dr. Bulazo also congratulated Mr. West on his retirement and provided comments regarding his tenure with the School District and how much everyone will miss him. REPORT FROM STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVES (Christian Meyer/Dan Quiroga) Christian Meyer, Student Board Representative, reported on various activities at the High School. Mr. Kerber presented Christian with a box of ties on behalf of the Board of School Directors for the Kids Helping Kids Club of which Christian is a member. The Club is collecting gently used men and boys’ neckties as a fundraiser in support of Blessings In a Backpack, an organization that provides for 650 students at two Wilkinsburg Elementary Schools (Kelly and Turner). APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: By Petersen: I move the approval of the minutes of the February 23, 2015 Board meeting. Seconded by Kunselman, and carried on unanimous voice vote. MOTION: By Petersen: I move the approval of the minutes of the March 9, 2015 Board meeting. Seconded by Kunselman, and carried on unanimous voice vote. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (O’Toole) APPROVAL OF COMMENDATIONS & RECOGNITIONS - ATTACHED Dr. Suritsky read the Commendations & Recognitions. MOTION: By Bolas: I move that the Board approve the Commendations & Recognitions AS ATTACHED. Seconded and carried on unanimous voice vote. Mr. Kerber congratulated Dr. Rozzo on behalf of the Board of School Directors for earning his doctoral degree in Education Administration and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3-24-15 3 APPROVAL OF FINAL LISTING OF STRATEGIC/VISIONING TEAM MEMBERS Dr. O’Toole thanked the members of the Strategic/Visioning Team for volunteering to serve on the Team and for all of their efforts in the Comprehensive/Strategic Plan process. He noted that the final listing includes all members on the Strategic/Visioning Team consisting of community members, staff, students and School Board members. MOTION: By Hasco: The Superintendent recommends and I move that the Board approve the updated listing of Strategic/Visioning Team Members AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Bolas, and carried on unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH UPPER ST. CLAIR SPECIAL SERVICE FEDERATION, PAFT, AFT Dr. O’Toole announced that the USC Special Service Federation and School District have completed their negotiations and reached a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. He explained that the Special Service Federation is comprised of over 170 classified union members including custodians, maintenance, mechanics, teacher aides, secretaries and nutrition center staff. Dr. O’Toole commented regarding the passion, care and pride that the classified staff members have and the excellence that they exemplify every day. He thanked Mr. Andy Ruffalo, union president, Ms. Barb Supinka, AFT representative, Ms. Cordisco and Mr. Prorok for their work during the negotiations. Dr. O’Toole stated that he endorses the collective bargaining agreement and is proud to recommend for approval by the Board. MOTION: By Petersen: I move that the Board approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Upper St. Clair Special Service Federation, PAFT, AFT for the 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18 school years AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Kunselman, and carried on unanimous roll call vote. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Cordisco) APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH COLUMBIA GAS Ms. Cordisco stated that as requested by the Board, she re-negotiated the cost per square foot for the right of way easement with Columbia Gas at $50 per square foot. MOTION: By Oliverio: I move that the Board approve the Addendum to the Easement and Right of Way Agreement dated as of May 23, 2011 for the High School site with Columbia Gas AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING, subject to documentation acceptable to the Solicitor and Superintendent. Seconded by Bolas, and carried by majority roll call vote of 6-1. (Mr. Kunselman voted nay). APPROVAL OF SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACT WITH TOWNSHIP MOTION: By Kunselman: The Committee recommends and I move that the Board approve the Snow and Ice Removal Agreement with the Township of Upper St. Clair effective November 1, 2015 through April 30, 2018 AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Petersen, and carried on unanimous roll call vote. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3-24-15 4 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: a. By Hasco: The Committee recommends and I move that the Board approve the following Consent Agenda Items. Seconded by Bolas, and carried on unanimous roll call vote. APPROVAL OF 2015-16 SCHOOL CALENDAR - ATTACHED Approve the 2015-16 School Calendar AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. b. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Township Police Department AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. c. APPROVAL OF STAFFING RESOLUTION Approve the following resolutions regarding staffing: The District staff be decreased by the following positions: 8.0 - Confidential Secretaries 1.0 - Accountant The District Staff be increased by the following positions: 8.0 - Confidential Administrative Assistants 1.0 - Payroll Coordinator d. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL LISTINGS - ATTACHED Approve the Personnel Listings, pending receipt of all paperwork and required clearances, AS ATTACHED. e. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE Approve the following appointment to the Youth Steering Committee: New Appointment: Jennifer Bowen (4 years - Parent/Community Member) f. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT - 3-9-15 INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT - 3-24-15 Approve the Treasurer’s Report AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING, including approved total of Bill List and Check File Listing as follows: Fund 10 (General Fund) - $1,613,307.27 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3-24-15 5 g. APPROVAL OF 2015-16 PARKWAY WEST BUDGETS Approve the Parkway West Career & Technology Center Budget in the amount of $5,748,017 and the Parkway West Building Rental Budget in the amount of $465,366 for the 2015-16 school year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. 2015-16 BUDGET UPDATE (O’Toole/Cordisco) - ATTACHED Dr. O’Toole and Ms. Cordisco presented an update regarding the 2015-16 Budget AS ATTACHED. Dr. O’Toole explained that there have been no cuts made to the proposed 2015-16 Budget that is being presented this evening and noted that there are many uncertainties regarding revenues from the state. Dr. O’Toole and Ms. Cordisco reviewed Governor Wolf’s proposed 2015-16 budget, letters to Pennsylvania superintendents from Senators, Legislators, and the Acting Secretary of Education, 2015-16 Governor’s budget impact on the School District’s proposed budget, budget exceptions, assessment update, PSERS state-mandated employer rates, proposed budget expenses in each of the budget categories, next steps and continued due diligence. Dr. O’Toole stated that reports on technology and capital projects will be presented to the Board in April. Dr. O’Toole and Ms. Cordisco responded to questions and comments of Board members. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Kunselman reported on bills that have been introduced in the House and Senate that provides school districts more flexibility in managing professional staff and eliminates restrictions in reducing staff based on economic considerations. ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Mr. Kerber announced that executive sessions were held on the following dates: March 9, 2015 – Legal & Negotiations Matters March 24, 2015 – Negotiations & Personnel Matters MATTERS OF INFORMATION - SUPERINTENDENT & ADMINISTRATION CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. JOHN ROZZO FOR EARNING HIS DOCTORAL DEGREE IN EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY STUDIES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Dr. O’Toole congratulated Dr. Rozzo and stated how very proud he is of him for earning his doctoral degree in Education Administration and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. He noted that earning a doctoral degree while having a family and raising three young children is quite an accomplishment. UPDATE REGARDING STRATEGIC/COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Dr. O’Toole reported that the second Strategic/Comprehensive Plan Visioning Team meeting was held last evening at Boyce Middle School. Five Vision Teams have been established including High School Experience, Professional Learning Communities, Safety and Security, STEAM, and Technology. Mrs. Petersen and Mrs. Hasco commended the administrators and staff for the well structured process that has been developed for the Strategic/Comprehensive Plan. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3-24-15 6 Dr. O’Toole thanked the Vision Team chairs and co-chairs for their leadership of their respective Vision Teams. REPORT FROM PRESENTATION FROM INNOVATION STUDIO CLASS STUDENTS TO EA FAB - MARCH 18 Dr. O’Toole stated that a presentation of the Innovation Studio Class students to EA Fab occurred at the University of California Southpointe Complex on March 18. Mrs. Bolas and Mrs. Hasco commented regarding the incredibly bright students who worked together to accomplish the ideas that were presented to EA Fab. EA Fab may plan to use five of the seven student ideas presented. Dr. O’Toole thanked Mrs. Bolas and Mrs. Hasco for taking the time to attend the presentations. SUPERINTENDENT’S OPEN MIKE (BUDGET & VOLUNTEER CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS) - MARCH 25 @ 10:00 A.M. - BOYCE THEATRE Dr. O’Toole reminded Board members and the community that a PTA Superintendent’s Open Mike would be held at Boyce Middle School in the Theatre on March 25 at 10:00 a.m. on the topics of Budget and Volunteer Clearance Requirements. TRI-STATE SCHOOL BOARD BANQUET (MARCH 26) AND ENHANCING SCHOOL GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP (MARCH 27) (8:15 AM – NOON Dr. O’Toole stated that the Tri-State Area School Study Council School Board Banquet would be held on Thursday, March 26, and the Enhancing School Governance & Management Workshop would be held on March 27. CHAMPIONS OF LEARNING AWARDS DINNER (DEANNA BAIRD, FINALIST FOR NOMINATOR’S CHOICE AWARD) - MARCH 28 Dr. O’Toole announced that Ms. Deanna Board, K-12 World Language Curriculum Leader, has been selected as a finalist for the Nominator’s Choice Award by the Consortium for Public Education. He noted that he will be attending the Champions of Learning Awards Dinner with Deanna on March 28. CELEBRITY NIGHT @ TEXAS ROADHOUSE BRIDGEVILLE - APRIL 15 (4-8 PM) Dr. O’Toole and Ms. Garvin announced that the annual Celebrity Night would be held on April 15 from 4-8 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse in Bridgeville sponsored by the USC High School Life Skills students and FRIENDs Club. Ms. Garvin stated that the students are learning their line dances and are excited to sponsor the fundraiser that will benefit the USC High School Life Skills Program. SHASDA CONFERENCE - APRIL 24 & 25 @ HILTON GARDEN INN SOUTHPOINTE Dr. O’Toole announced that the SHASDA Conference would be held on April 24 and 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe. He stated that the vendor recognition would be held on Friday evening and the student recognitions would be held on Saturday morning. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3-24-15 7 DISTRICT STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLAN ON DISPLAY - APRIL BOARD APPROVAL Dr. O’Toole and Dr. Rozzo stated that the District Staff Development Plan will be on display for a 28-day review period and will be presented to the Board for approval in April. BOARD BREAKFAST WORKSHOP - MAY 7 Dr. O’Toole reminded Board members that the Board Breakfast Workshop date has been changed to May 7. He stated that during the Workshop, high school students will replicate the SHASDA Student Forum where groups of students focus on specific questions. SPRING OPEN HOUSES @ 7:00 PM Dr. O’Toole announced that the Spring Open Houses will occur in the buildings at 7:00 p.m. as follows: May 7 – Fort Couch Celebration of Learning May 14 – Elementary S.T.A.R. Nights May 20 – Boyce Celebration of Learning ADJOURNMENT It was moved, seconded, and carried on unanimous voice vote that the meeting adjourn at approximately 9:13 p.m. into executive session. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL MATTERS The Board met in executive session to discuss personnel matters. Frank J. Kerber, President BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Frosina C. Cordisco, Secretary BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Submitted by: Mary Ann L. Stabile School Board Stenographer SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3-24-15 8 COMMENDATIONS+AND+RECOGNITIONS+ MARCH+2015+ ! ! Administration! ! Congratulations+are+extended+to+Dr.+John+Rozzo,+Assistant+Superintendent,+for+ earning+his+doctoral+degree+(Ed.D.)+in+Education+Administration+and+Policy+Studies+ from+the+University+of+Pittsburgh.+ + Additionally,+Dr.+Rozzo,+has+received+The+Outstanding+Middle+Level+Administrator+ Award+which+honors+an+administrator+who+values,+understands,+and+supports+ middle+level+education+that+promotes+powerful+learning+for+young+adolescents. Dr.+ Rozzo+was+presented+with+the+Award+on+Monday,+February+23,+at+the+PAMLE+ Conference+held+in+State+College,+Pennsylvania.++ ! ! Staff! ! High+School+World+Languages+teacher+and+curriculum+leader,+Deanna+Baird,+is+a+ finalist+in+the+Nominator’s+Choice+category+of+the+2015+Champions+of+Learning+ Awards.++Deanna+will+be+recognized+at+the+awards+dinner+on+Saturday,+March+28+ which+will+showcase+the+outstanding+and+dedicated+individuals+and+groups+who+ champion+learning+in+a+very+special+ways.+ ! ! High!School! + Congratulations+are+extended+to+High+School+Boys’+Basketball+Coach+Danny+Holzer+ who+was+voted+by+the+coaches+in+the+section+as+Coach+of+the+Year+for+the+2014+–+ 2015+season.+ + + Congratulations+to+junior,+Akshay+Prasadan,+for+earning+an+honorable+mention+in+the+ Penn+State+Writing+Competition.+Earlier+in+December,+eleven+juniors+were+invited+by+ their+English+teachers+to+participate+in+the+writing+competition.+Akshay's+essay+was+ chosen+by+a+panel+of+his+peers+to+move+on+to+the+state+level,+and+he+eventually+went+ on+to+win+honorable+mention.+Akshay+is+a+junior+in+Ms.+Elizabeth+Cecelia's+Honors+ English+11+class.+ Ananya+Cleetus,+high+school+senior,+has+once+again+excelled+in+the+field+of+ technology.++At+14,+she+designed+and+computer^tested+a+lightweight+prosthetic+leg+ for+low^income+people+in+India+with+below^knee+amputations.+At+17,+she+ conceptualized+and+3^D+printed+a+battery^operated+prosthetic+hand+for+patients+ suffering+from+leprosy.+Now+at+the+age+of+18,+Ananya+is+the+CEO+of+a+new+social+ media+network+she+hopes+will+enable+teens+around+the+world+to+find+mentors+both+ in+universities+and+businesses.+She+has+spent+the+past+six+months+building+the+ website+and+managing+an+18^member+team+of+teens+scattered+throughout+the+ nation.+Her+work+on+Magikstra,+the+social+network+in+beta+testing+at+five+universities+ outside+Pittsburgh,+earned+her+this+year's+Start^Up+Entrepreneur+honor+as+part+of+ the+19th+annual+Carnegie+Science+Awards.+She'll+be+among+the+youngest+at+a+May+8+ ceremony+to+accept+one+of+the+17+science+and+technology+honors.+ + + Congratulations+to+the+Boys’+Swim+Team+and+Coach+Dave+Schraven+for+placing+ second+in+the+WPIAL+championship+for+boys’+swimming+at+the+two^day+event+held+at+ the+University+of+Pittsburgh’s+Trees+Pool.++Team+members+that+qualified+for+state+ competition+are:++Marty+Bacik,+Ryan+Dudzinski,+Jake+Johnsen,+Patrick+Lersch,+Kevin+ Liu,+Fynn+Minuth,+Ole+Minuth,+Tomos+Williams,+and+Braedon+Wong.++Following+are+ the+top+3+statistics+regarding+the+team’s+success:+ + 200!Medley!Relay+–+Ryan+Dudzinski,+Kevin+Liu,+Jake+Johnsen,+and+Braedon+Wong,+ 1st+Place,+WPIAL+Record,+School+Record+ 200!IM+–+Fynn+Minuth,+2nd+Place,+School+Record+ 50!Free+–+Tomos+Williams,+3rd+Place+ 100!Fly+–+Ryan+Dudzinski,+1st+Place,+WPIAL+Record;+Jake+Johnsen+3rd+Place;++ 500!Free+–+Fynn+Minuth,+2nd+Place,+School+Record+ 200!Free!Relays+–+Ryan+Dudzinksi,+Patrick+Lersch,+Tomos+Williams+and+Fynn+ Minuth,+1st+Place,+WPIAL+Record,+School+Record+ 100!Back+–+Kevin+Liu,+1st+Place;+Braedon+Wong+2nd+Place+ 400!Free!Relay+–+Fynn+Minuth,+Patrick+Lersch,+KevinLiu,+and+Braedon+Wong,+1st+ Place+ + + Congratulations+are+also+extended+to+the+Boys’+Swim+Team+for+their+2nd+Place+ showing+in+the+PIAA+Swimming+and+Diving+Competition.+++Following+are+the+top+3+ statistics+for+the+event:+ 200!Medley!Relay+^+Ryan+Dudzinski,+Kevin+Liu,+Fynn+Minuth,+and+Braedon+Wong+,+ 1st++Place+ 200!Free!Relay+–+Ryan+Dudzinski+Tomas+Williams,+Patrick+Lersch,+and+Kevin+Liu,+ 2nd+Place+ 400!Free!Relay+–+Patrick+Lersch,+Fynn+Minuth,+Braedon+Wong,+Ryan+Dudzinski,+2nd+ Place+ 200!IM+^+Fynn+Minuth,+2nd+Place+ 100!Butterfly+–+Ryan+Dudzinski,+1st+Place+ 500!Free+–+Fynn+Minuth,+2nd+Place+ 100!Back+–+Kevin+Liu,+2nd+Place+ + + Congratulations+to+the+Girls’+Swim+Team+and+Coach+Schraven+for+placing+second+in+ the+WPIAL+this+season.+Following+are+statistics+regarding+the+team’s+success:+ + State+Qualifiers:+Lindsey+Choate,+Maeve+Lersch,+Abby+Matheny,+Carly+Olsakovsky,+ Victoria+Shaffer,+Maddie+Yoos++ + Top+3+WPIAL+Finishes:+ 200!Medley!Relay+–+2nd+Place,+School+Record,+Qualified+for+States+ 200!Free!Relay+–+2nd+Place,+School+Record,+Qualified+for+States+ 400!Free!Relay+–+2nd+Place,+School+Record,+Qualified+for+States+ + Additional+School+Records:+Victoria+Shaffer,+50+Freestyle+and+Maddie+Yoos,+100+ Breaststroke.+ + Forty^five+teams+from+area+high+schools+participated+in+the+annual+Academic+ WorldQuest+competition+at+the+University+of+Pittsburgh+on+February+24.+Sponsored+ by+the+World+Affairs+Council+of+America,+the+contest+requires+students+to+work+in+ teams+to+answer+questions+about+current+events,+geography,+history,+international+ relations+and+business.++ The+Upper+St.+Clair+team+was+victorious,+finishing+two+points+ahead+of+defending+ champion+Shadyside+Academy.+Upper+St.+Clair+will+now+represent+the+World+Affairs+ Council+of+Pittsburgh+at+the+National+Academic+WorldQuest+competition+in+ Washington+DC+in+April.++Coached+by+Gifted+Coordinator+and+World+Affairs+Club+ sponsor+Pat+Palazzolo,+the+team+includes+sophomore+Paul+Abrams,+juniors+Gaurav+ Bhushan+and+Thomas+Mologne,+and+senior+Daniel+Pituch,+Team+Captain. The+PMEA+Region+1+Choir+Festival+was+held+at+Trinity+High+School+February+25^27,+ 2015.+Three+students,+Carly+DeCock+(Grade+10),+Megan+Jones+(Grade+12)+and+Jonny+ Summers+(Grade+12),+successfully+auditioned+to+represent+Upper+St.+Clair+High+ School+at+the+PMEA+All^State+Conference+to+be+held+in+Hershey,+March+25^28,+2015.+ Students+who+placed+in+the+top+six+chairs+of+each+voice+part+were+selected+for+the+All^ State+Choir.+Megan+Jones+and+Jonny+Summers+each+received+first+chair,+and+Carly+ DeCock+received+fourth.+The+students+are+taught+by+Upper+St.+Clair+High+School+ Choral+Director,+Lorraine+Milovac. High+School+freshman+Nathalie+Frenette+placed+1st+All+Around,+1st+in+Floor,+1st+in+ Bars,+3rd+in+Beam,+and+4th+in+Vault+in+the+WPIAL+Gymnastics+Championship,+Bronze+ Division.+In+addition+Nathalie+placed+4th+in+All+Around,+3rd+in+Floor+and+3rd+in+Bar+at+ the+PIAA+State+Championship.+ Congratulations+to+Eli+Grape+and+Brooks+Wilding+for+their+success+in+the+WPIAL+ Wrestling+Championship.+High+School+senior+Brooks+Wilding+finished+in+fourth+place+ in+the+170+weight+class+and+sophomore+Eli+Grape+finished+in+third+place.++Eli+made+it+ to+the+PIAA+Wrestling+Championship+finishing+eighth+in+the+195+weight+class.+ Fort!Couch! The+Steel+Serpents,+a+First+Tech+Challenge+(FTC)+Robotics+Team,+competed+in+the+FTC+ Pennsylvania+State+Championship+Tournament+on+February+28th++and+have+advanced+ to+the+FTC+U.S.+Super^Regional+Competition.++The+team+members+include+Graham+ Kretschmar,+Brendan+Neal+and+Reese+Benonis,+all+from+Fort+Couch+Middle+School.++ The+competition+requires+a+large+amount+of+teamwork,+and+commitment+in+order+to design,+engineer,+program+and+build+a+robot+to+compete+in+an+arena+with+and+against+ other+robots. They+will+compete+at+Super^Regionals+with+71+other+teams+from+12+ eastern+states,+from+Virginia+to+Maine,+on+March+19^21,+2015.++++ + + + Boyce! + On+Tuesday,+February+24,+Boyce+Middle+School+conducted+the+annual+Pennsylvania+ Mathematics+League+(PML)+Grade+6+competition.+++Over+100+students+participated+in+ the+competition+and+spent+thirty+minutes+solving+35+non^routine+math+problems.++ Prizes+were+awarded+in+the+following+categories:++++ + Fifth+Graders+Studying+6th+Grade+Math:++1st+Place+^+Keya+Loding;+2nd+place+(tie)+^+Bear+ Bottonari+and+Sophie+Chen+ + Sixth+Graders+Studying+Algebra+I:++1st+Place+–+Christian+Chiu++(highest+overall+score+of+ 34+out+of+35)+ + Sixth+Graders+Studying+Pre^Algebra:!!1st+Place+(tie)+–+Buddy+Goodwin+and+Jenny+ Huo;+2nd+Place+(tie)+Grace+Suter+and+Henry+Zou+ + Sixth+Graders+Studying+6th+Grade+Math:++1st+Place+(tie)+–+Sadhana+Boddhula+and+Ben+ Bacdayan;++2nd+Place+(5^way+tie)++Zain+Aizooky,+Casey+Barker,+Donovan+Kohler,+ Lauren+Korpics+and+Ishaan+Shah;++3rd+Place+(6^way+tie)+–+Topher+Bishop,+Vanessa+ Rainier,+Kyle+Ralyea,+Michael+Safko,+Sammie+Seewald+and+Jason+Zhang+ + Team+Champs+(highest+scorer+on+each+of+the+sixth+grade+teams):++Team+Predator+ (tie)+Lauren+Korpics+and+Donovan+Kohler;+Team+Energy:++Casey+Barker;++Team+Wind:+ Sadhana+Boddhula;+Team+Fire:++Ben+Bacdayan;++Team+Solar+Power:+Michael+Safko+ + Congratulations+to+four+USC+teams+who+placed+in+their+division+at+the+WPA+Odyssey+ of+the+Mind+Competition.+These+teams+earned+the+right+to+travel+to+Berwick,+PA,+for+ the+April+11th+State+competition.+ !! 1st!Place!C!Performance!Problem!C!Division!II!+ Max+Murtough,+Joseph+Markovitz,+Constantine+Tripodes,+Brianna+Lin,+Ellie+Rising,+ Sammie+Seewald,+and+Eric+Wang.+ ++ 2nd!Place!C!Vehicle!Problem!C!Division!I!+ Eddie+Albert,+Jack+Berger,+Daniel+Paulick,+George+Atencio,+Maddy+John,+Chloe+Seery,+ Kaylee+Paulick+ ++ 2nd!Place!C!Performance!Problem!C!Division!I!+ Daniel+Seewald,+Phillip+Markovitz,+Carter+McClintock^Comeaux,+Georgie+Garces,+ Marina+Gzikowski,+Grace+Kelly,+Laney+Casares+ ++ 3rd!Place!C!Classics!Problem!C!Division!II!+ Jacob+Conte,+Christina+Conte,+Maggie+Lowden,+Yash+Jajoo,+Vivek+Babu,+Gracie+ Lowden,+Isabella+Putorti.+ + + Congratulations+to+Boyce+student+Daniel+Wang,+who+on+Saturday+March+14th,+placed+ 2nd+out+of+101+participants+at+the+Western+PA+Scripps+Regional+Spelling+Bee+at+ Robert+Morris+University!+++ + ++ UPPER ST. CLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015-16 ADOPTED SCHOOL CALENDAR 2015 July S M T W August T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 30 31 September S M T W October T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 M T M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 November S W December T F S S M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2016 January S M 3 T W February T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 March S M T W April T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 M T W T F S 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 May S M T W June T F S S M T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 29 30 31 26 = Teacher Inservice/ No School for Students (3-24-15) = No School W T F S 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 = Half Day Early Dismissal for Students = Snow Make-Up Day UPPER ST. CLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015-16 ADOPTED SCHOOL CALENDAR August 11 August 12 August 20 August 21 August 24 August 25 September 7 September 10 September 17 September 23 September 24 October 1 October 9 October 23 October 26 October 27 November 3 November 6 November 26 & 27 December 3 December 24 - January 1 January 15 January 18 January 19 January 29 February 12 February 15 February 18 March 18 March 21 - March 25 March 28 April 8 April 26 April 29 May 5 May 6 May 12 May 26 May 30 June 8 June 8 June 9 June 9 June 10 June 20 June 22 New Teacher Orientation New Teacher Induction Teacher Inservice #1 (Staff Opening Day)* Student Teacher Teacher Inservice #2 (Act 80)* Teacher Inservice #3 (Classroom Management #1/Flex)* FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY August 5 8 Elementary Open Houses (Early Dismissal @ 12:45 pm) September 21 21 High School Open House (Early Dismissal @ 12:20 pm) October 20 22 First Marking Period Progress Reports November 18 19 Boyce Open House (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm) December 17 17 Fort Couch Open House (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm) January 19 20 Half Day Early Dismissal for Students - Act 80** February 19 20 (Teachers' Professional Development) March 17 18 First Marking Period Ends April 20 20 Teacher Inservice #4 (Classroom Management #2)* May 21 21 Teacher Inservice #5 (Parent/Teacher Conferences/Inservice) - Act 80* June 6 8 Teacher Inservice #6 (Parent/Teacher Conferences/Inservice) - Act 80* First Marking Period Report Cards Total Days 183 194 NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING RECESS Second Marking Period Progress Reports NO SCHOOL - WINTER RECESS First Semester & Second Marking Period Ends Teacher Inservice #7 (Classroom Management #3)* Second Semester Begins Second Marking Period Report Cards Teacher Inservice #8 (Act 80) NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS' DAY Third Marking Period Progress Reports Third Marking Period Ends NO SCHOOL - SPRING RECESS Teacher Inservice #9 (Classroom Management #4)* Third Marking Period Report Cards Snow Make-Up Day #3 Fourth Marking Period Progress Reports Fort Couch Celebration of Learning (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm) Half Day Early Dismissal for Students - Act 80** (Teachers' Professional Development) Elementary Schools S.T.A.R. Night (Early Dismissal @ 12:45 pm) Boyce Celebration of Learning (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm) NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY Second Semester & Fourth Marking Period Ends - Pending Snow Make-Up Days LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Pending Snow Make-Up Days Teacher Inservice #10 (Classroom Management #5) - Pending Snow Make-Up Days (Snow Make-Up Day #1) High School Commencement Teacher Inservice #11 (Flex) - Pending Snow Make-Up Days (Snow Make-Up Day #2) Kennywood Day Report Cards Available on USC Parent Portal for High School and Middle Schools/Mailed for Elementary Schools *No School for Students on Teacher Inservice Days **Half Day Early Dismissal Times for Students October 9 and May 6: High School - 10:55 a.m. Elementary Schools - 11:30 a.m. Middle Schools - 11:55 a.m. Winter Recess commences at the close of school on Wednesday, December 23. Spring Recess commences at the close of school on Friday, March 18. In accordance with Basic Education Circular 24 P.S. §15-1502, Days Schools Not to be Kept Open, the following days are official local School District holidays: Labor Day,Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. (3-24-15) PERSONNEL LISTINGS March 24, 2015 Board Meeting Professional Staff – Elections Name Location Thomas, Adam Ft. Couch Assignment Resource Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for K. Ruth 3-12-15 through the last day of teacher responsibility for the 2014-2015 school year Professional Staff – Change of Status (Long-term Assignment Dates) Name Location From Chervenick, Brooke Baker Special Ed Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for T. Fox anticipated from 9-10-14 through 3-11-15 Ellis, Christina Baker Karidis, Joye Ft. Couch Pierosh, Jennifer Eisenhower Schade, Carrie Baker Elementary Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for J. Chahine anticipated 3-4-15 through 6-3-15 Mathematics Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for J. VonBloch anticipated 2-19-15 through the last day of teacher responsibility for the 2014-2015 school year Elementary Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for E. LaLomia anticipated dates 2-2-15 through 5-29-15 Elementary Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for C. Hill anticipated dates 2-22-15 through 5-29-15 Professional Staff – Leave of Absence Name Location Gibson, Constance Ft. Couch McCullough, Gary Boyce Sakoian, Eileen Ft. Couch Vacco, Tracey High School Assignment Gifted Teacher Elementary Teacher English Teacher Chemistry Teacher Professional Staff – Change of Status (Leave Dates) Name Location Assignment Chahine, Jourdan Baker Elementary Teacher Fisher, Holly .6 Boyce / .4 Baker School Nurse Fox, Teresa Baker Special Ed Teacher Effective Salary 3-12-15 $44,600 (prorated) To Special Ed Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for T. Fox from 9-10-14 through the last day of teacher responsibility for the 2014-2015 school year Elementary Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for J. Chahine 2-24-15 through 6-5-15 Mathematics Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for J. VonBloch 2-17-15 through the last day of teacher responsibility for the 2014-2015 school year Elementary Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for E. LaLomia 2-2-15 through the last day of teacher responsibility for the 2014-2015 school year Elementary Teacher (Long-term Substitute) for C. Hill 2-17-15 through 6-2-15 Type of Leave Personal Leave Military Leave Personal Leave Personal Leave Leave Dates Return to Work 2-23-15 2-11-15, 2/27/15 Beginning 4-8-15 Return to Work 3-2-15 From Personal Leave Anticipated dates 3-4-15 through 6-3-15 Personal Leave Anticipated dates 3-23-15 through 5-29-15 Personal Leave Anticipated dates 9-11-14 through 3-11-15 To Personal Leave 2-25-15 through 6-3-15 Personal Leave 3-23-15 through 6-5-15 Personal Leave 9-11-14 through the last day of teacher responsibility for the 2014-2015 school year Hill, Caitlin Baker Elementary Teacher LaLomia, Elizabeth Eisenhower Elementary Teacher Ruth, Kate Ft. Couch Resource Teacher VonBloch, Jessica Ft. Couch Mathematics Teacher Classified Staff – Elections Name Location Lucas, Dorothy Eisenhower Assignment Teacher Aide Classified Staff – Change of Status (Building) Name Assignment From Kulik, James Custodian 1.0 Ft. Couch Oakes, Helen Custodian .5 Eisenhower / .5 Ft. Couch Classified Staff – Leave of Absence Name Location Barr, Lori High School Culligan, Michael High School Devey, Ronald High School Philips, Kara High School Vahosky, Ronald High School Assignment Teacher Aide Custodian Maintenance Technician Part Time Nutrition Center Worker Maintenance Technician Other Staff – Leave of Absence Name Location Davidovich, Virginia Bus Garage Other Staff – Change of Status – Class (Title) Name Location Dawson, Kristie High School Ellison, Lillian (Cheryl) Central Office Faccenda, Donna Central Office Kommer, Karol Central Office Lott, Terri Central Office Machi, Dawn Central Office Ogden, Rose High School Parkinson, Jennifer Central Office Suriano-Doyle, Tiffani Central Office Assignment Bus Driver Personal Leave Anticipated dates 2-22-15 through 5-29-15 Personal Leave Anticipated dates 2-2-15 through 5-29-15 Personal Leave Anticipated dates 3-24-15 through the last day of teacher responsibility for the 2014-2015 school year Personal Leave Anticipated dates 2-19-15 through the last day of teacher responsibility for the 2014-2015 school year Effective 4-7-15 Personal Leave 2-17-15 through 5-29-15 Personal Leave 2-2-15 through 6-10-15 Personal Leave 3-18-15 through the last day of teacher responsibility for the 2014-2015 school year Personal Leave 2-23-15 through the last day of teacher responsibility for the 2014-2015 school year Salary $16,662 (prorated) To .5 Baker / .5 Streams 1.0 Streams Effective 3-25-15 3-25-15 Type of Leave Personal Leave Personal Leave Personal Leave Leave Dates Return to Work 3-19-15 Beginning 3-17-15 Beginning 2-19-15 Personal Leave Return to Work 2-18-15 Personal Leave Beginning 3-9-15 Type of Leave Personal Leave From Confidential Secretary Confidential Secretary Confidential Secretary Confidential Secretary Confidential Secretary Confidential Secretary Confidential Secretary Accountant Confidential Secretary Leave Dates Beginning 2-24-15 To Confidential Administrative Assistant Confidential Administrative Assistant Confidential Administrative Assistant Confidential Administrative Assistant Confidential Administrative Assistant Confidential Administrative Assistant Confidential Administrative Assistant Payroll Coordinator Confidential Administrative Assistant Other Staff – Resignation Name Location Suriano-Doyle, Central Office Tiffani Other Staff – Retirement Name Location Kommer, Karol Central Office Assignment 1.0 Confidential Administrative Assistant Notification Date 3-20-15 Assignment .5 Confidential Administrative Assistant Notification Date 3-4-15 Last Date Worked 4-3-15 Last Date Worked 5-1-15 District Substitute List – Additions Professional: Name Type of Substitute Thomas, Adam Grades 4-8 (All subjects 4-6, Math 7-8, Eng. Lang. Arts, Reading 7-8) Weber, Kaitlyn Grades PK-4 Effective 3-11-15 2-23-15 District Substitute List – Deletions Classified: Name Type of Substitute Seibert, Carol Secretary/Aide/Attendant, Faculty Help Effective 3-3-15 Middle School Extra-Curricular Activities – Middle Years Program Reappointment Name Position Wagner, Timothy Middle Years Program Coordinator Salary $3,000 Extra-Curricular Activities – Reappointments Name Position Thompson, Joel Middle School Assistant Track Coach Effective $1,300 U Upper St St. Cl Clair i S School h l Di District ti t Preliminary Overview 2015-16 General Fund Budget March 24, 2015 1 2 Upper St. Clair School District 2015--16 Governor Wolf’s Proposed Budget 2015 Proposed p Personal Income Tax (PIT) ( ) increase - The proposed increase in personal income tax is from 3.07% to 3.70% Proposed Sales Tax increase - The proposed sales tax raises the rate from 6 6.0% 0% to 6 6.6%. 6% - Eliminates exemptions except for food, clothing, prescription drugs, and businessto-business transactions. Proposed Cigarette tax increase - The proposal would add $1/pack to the current $1.60/pack. - Other (new) tobacco products would be taxed under this proposal. Proposed Natural Gas Severance Tax - 5% tax at the well head plus $.047 per MCF Proposed Bank Shares Tax increase - The proposed change increases the rate from .89% to 1.25%. Proposed Corporate Tax Reform - Lowers the Corporate Net Income Tax rate - Continues phase-out of the Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise Tax Upper St. Clair School District 3 2015--16 Governor Wolf’s Proposed Budget 2015 • Basic Education Funding (BEF) Components • Ready To Learn Block Grant eliminated and rolled into BEF – nett increase i off $410 million illi • Restores the $159 million cut to the Accountability Block Grant that happened in 2011-12 • Restores the $47 million of Education Assistance Program (tutoring) that happened in 2011-12 (160 districts) • Partial Charter School Reimbursement restoration • Just over 10% of 2013-14 Charter School costs reimbursed i b d amounting ti to t $150 million illi • Partial restoration of remaining BEF cuts amounting to $54 million 4 Upper St. Clair School District 2015--16 Governor Wolf’s Proposed Budget 2015 • Unassigned g Fund Balance • School districts with an Unassigned Fund Balance in excess off 4% would ld be b restricted t i t d ffrom increasing i i taxes t • Additional guidance required from the PDE • Sc School oo d districts s c s cou could d ccreate ea e a an Assigned ss g ed Fund u d Balance a a ce for specific reserves such as PSERS • Potential rating agency impact 5 Upper St. Clair School District Letter to Superintendents 6 Upper St. Clair School District Letter to Superintendents 7 Upper St. Clair School District Letter to Superintendents (con’t (con’t)) 8 Upper St. Clair School District Letter to Superintendents 9 Upper St. Clair School District Letter to Superintendents (cont’d) 10 Upper St. Clair School District 2015--16 Governor’s Budget Impact 2015 Basic Instruction Subsidy Accountability Block Grant Ready to Learn Grant Sub-Total Funding I Increase per Governor's Final State Budget Budget 2014- Funding 2014- Address on 15 15 3/3/15 / / $4,076,055 $4,076,055 $79,515 $392,979 $243,125 Estimated Increase (D (Decrease) ) $4,548,549 $4,319,180 $4,476,862 $157,682 Special Ed Regular Programs $1,751,309 Total $6,299,858 Increase from the 2014-15 Budget $1,787,175 $6,106,355 $1,950,834 $6,427,696 $163,659 $321,341 $127,838 Possible Charter School Cost Reduction $116,560 11 Upper St. Clair School District 2015-16 2015Budget Exceptions – As Filed Budget Exceptions as filed with the PDE on F February b 25 25, 2015 2015 16 2015-16 Millage I Impact t Per Average Single Family $200,000 Home Assessed Value = Assessed $265,791 (6,659 single f il homes) family h ) V l Value Act 1 Index of 1.9% $883,391 0.4217 $84 $112 Pension Exception $577,127 0.2755 $55 $73 Special Education Exception $298,802 0.1426 $29 $38 0.8398 $168 $223 $14 $19 Total Maximum Tax Increase Allowed Monthly Impact $1,759,320 12 Upper St. Clair School District Assessment Update December 2014 Assessments Greater than $1 million Greater than$750,000 but less than $1 million Greater than $500,000 but less than $750,000 Greater than $250,000 but less than $500,000 Greater than $100,000 but less than $250,000 Less than $100,000 Total # Properties 31 69 355 2,233 4,150 546 7,384 Average Property value $1,416,948 $840,414 $583,835 $332,707 $186,583 $27,377 .8398 Mill Increase $1,190 $706 $490 $279 $157 $23 A .8398 MILL INCREASE ON THE 2014 MEDIAN HOMESTEAD VALUE OF $227,850 = $191 13 Upper St. Clair School District PSERS StateState-Mandated Employer Rates 40.0% 35.0% 32 2% 32.2% 30.6% 31.6% 30.0% 25.8% 31.9% 32.0% 31.9% 32.0% 31.9% % 31.8% 32.1% 32.0% 32.3% 32.2% 29.7% 25 0% 25.0% 20.0% 21.4% 16.9% 15.0% 12.4% 10.0% 5.0% 8.7% 4.8% 5.6% 0.0% 14 Upper St. Clair School District 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 Includes Tax Increase of 1.9% Act 1 Index plus the Estimated Budget Exceptions - Total Increase of .8398 Mills Actual 201314 Local Revenues State Revenues Federal Revenues Total Revenues Final Budget 2014-15 $49,257,456 $52,467,497 Proposed Budget 2015- $ Increase % 16 (Decrease) Increase $54,761,666 $13,018,569 $14,457,201 $15,918,588 $2,276,232 $2,200,633 $2,100,633 $64,552,257 $69,125,331 $72,780,887 $2,294,169 $1,461,387 ($100,000) $3,655,556 4.4% 10.1% -4.5% Comments Real estate revenues increase by .8398 mills, higher assessments, new construction and 3% EIT growth Increase related to higher PSERS reimbursements and increase BEF and SEF funding per Governor Wolf's proposed budget Decrease related to federal funding for ACCESS 5.3% Revenues 3% 21% 76% 15 Upper St. Clair School District Local State Federal 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 Includes Tax Increase of 1.9% Act 1 Index plus the Estimated Budget Exceptions - Total Increase of .8398 Mills Revenue Actual Final Budget Proposed Budget 2013 14 2013-14 2014 1 2014-15 201 16 2015-16 $64,552,257 $69,125,331 $72,780,887 Change from 14 1 Budget % Change 14-15 $3,655,556 5.3% Key Explanations Includes Tax Increase for Act 1 and Budget Exceptions Expenses 100 Salaries $30 989 181 $30,989,181 $31 800 846 $31,800,846 $33 415 028 $33,415,028 $1 614 183 $1,614,183 200 Benefits $14,637,911 $16,808,061 $18,608,589 $1,800,528 300 Contracted Services $3,706,004 $3,784,367 $4,134,040 $349,673 400 Purchased Services $1,733,022 $1,567,210 $1,704,849 $137,639 500 Other Purchased Services $2,803,877 $2,931,596 $3,065,584 $133,989 5.1% 10.7% 9.2% 8.8% 4.6% 600 Books and Supplies $1,849,699 $2,023,892 $2,011,235 ($12,657) -0.6% $807,119 $1,251,206 $1,460,338 $209,132 $6,018,971 $6,303,290 $6,304,663 $1,373 16.7% 0.0% -2.0% 6.0% 700 Equipment 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses $3,115,144 $3,054,420 $2,994,420 Total Expenses $65,660,928 $69,524,888 $73,698,746 Revenues Less Expenses PSERS Reserve Estimated Budget Outcome ($1,108,670) ($1,108,670) ($399,557) $400,000 $443 Scenario I - Modest 2 % Increase to the BEF and SEF Scenario II - All of the Governor's Proposed Budget increases, including the Cyber/Charter School Funding Upper St. Clair School District ($60,000) $4,173,858 4 retirements with staff replacements and the continued professional support for the iPad initiative PSERS rate and health care cost increases Special education outside placements Technology investment for remaining iPads in grades 5, 6 and 7 Debt service - interest Debt service - principal ($917,859) ($917,859) ($1,117,073) ($801,299) 16 16 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET 2015-16 2015 16 GRAND TOTAL 100 Salaries 200 Benefits Actual 201314 Final Budget 2014-15 Budget 201516 % Increase Key Explanation $30,989,181 $14,637,911 $31,800,846 $16,808,061 $33,415,028 $18,608,589 5.1% 10.7% 300 Contracted C t t d Services S i $3 706 004 $3,706,004 $3 784 367 $3,784,367 $4 134 040 $4,134,040 9 2% 9.2% 400 Purchased Services $1,733,022 $1,567,210 $1,704,849 8.8% 500 Other Purchased Services $2,803,877 $2,931,596 $3,065,584 4.6% 600 700 800 900 $1,849,699 $1 849 699 $807,119 $6,018,971 $3,115,144 $2,023,892 $2 023 892 $1,251,206 $6,303,290 $3,054,420 $2,011,235 $2 011 235 $1,460,338 $6,304,663 $2,994,420 -0 0.6% 6% 16.7% 0.0% -2.0% Salary and step increases, net of retirements Primarily related to PSERS and health care increase Primarily the ARA management fee, Special Education needs, l legal l services i Primarily related to electricity usage, repair and maintenance and lease for bus garage and Central Office Primarily related to contract carriers and tuition for charter/cyber schools Primarily books, curriculum supplies, natural gas and diesel fuel cost Continued technology investment for the 1 to 1 initiative Primarily interest expense Lower principal payments due to the refinancing $65,660,928 $69,524,888 $73,698,746 6.0% $2,218,864 Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District 17 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 1100 100 200 300 400 Total Regular Education Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services 500 Other Purchased Services 600 Books and Supplies 700 Equipment 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District Final Budget 201415 Budget 2015-16 $16,783,199 $8,084,568 $125,407 $16,914 $ , $17,598,486 $9,402,844 $112,670 $39,510 $ , $18,684,595 $10,345,099 $100,078 $41,065 $ , $297,252 $522,414 $378,247 $618,868 $388,666 $643,017 $37,885 $127,107 $89,768 $101,742 $0 $25,969,382 $114,222 $0 $28,391,955 $110,108 $0 $30,402,396 Key Explanation Contracted salary increases PSERS and health care increases Primarily Blended Schools Repair p and maintenance of equipment q p Reflects the shift from Parkway's Alternative Pgm to other alternative technical/career programs and charter/cyber school enrollment Includes increase in curriculum materials Decrease due to Fab Lab expenses incurred in 2014-15. However includes a few remaining items required for the Fab Lab, additional chairs/desks at Ft. Couch. Includes IB fees, Asset fees, and mentoring/student leadership fees at the HS $2,010,441 18 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 1200 Total Special ED Actual 2013-14 Final Budget 2014-15 100 Salaries 200 Benefits $3,783,916 $2,033,055 $3,855,596 $2,268,940 300 Contracted Services 400 Purchased Services $1,481,423 $0 $1,688,523 $0 $458,850 $83 417 $83,417 $320,491 $39 700 $39,700 $0 $29,068 $0 $7,869,729 $150,915 $165,750 $0 $8,489,915 500 Other Purchased Services 600 Books and Supplies 700 Equipment 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $3,983,902 $2,502,151 Includes additional placements for $1,999,278 students. $0 Includes placement at approved $316,241 private schools $39 700 $39,700 Shop@USC equipment purchases $0 still under review $165,750 Includes a special ed contingency. $0 $9,007,022 $517,107 19 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 1300 Vocational ED 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $0 $0 $0 $0 $107,867 $0 $0 $0 $0 $107 867 $107,867 Final Budget 2014-15 $0 $0 $0 $0 $156,329 $0 $0 $0 $0 $156 329 $156,329 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $0 $0 $0 $0 Parkway West Rental and Career and Technology Center. (The CTC is based on the actual student registration by day divided by 180 $161,019 days.) $0 $0 $0 $0 $161 019 $161,019 $4 690 $4,690 20 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 1420 Summer School 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Actual 2013-14 Budget 2014-15 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $31,183 $7,917 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $39,100 $72,653 $21,106 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $103 $0 $93,862 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation Based on the actual enrollment from the past summer and the workshop rate. Collections from students are $75,560 expected to offset 100% of the cost. $25,305 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $106 $0 $100,971 $7,108 21 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Total Homebound 1430 Instruction Actual 2013-14 100 Salaries 200 Benefits 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $14,764 $3,555 $4,950 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $23,269 Final Budget 2014-15 $9,800 $2,847 $7,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,647 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $10,500 $3,516 Fees for online courses in lieu of $7,210 homebound services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,226 $1,580 22 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 1490 Title I 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $85,120 $39,103 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $124,222 Final Budget 2014-15 $85,851 $43,861 $6,180 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $135,892 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation Appropriate Title revenues are $88,266 estimated to offset these expenses $48,861 $6,365 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $143,492 $7,601 23 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 2110 Total Pupil Personnel Actual 2013-14 Final Budget 2014-15 100 200 300 400 500 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services $203,913 $96,126 $2,562 $0 $2,097 $206,875 $109,575 $7,500 $0 $2,500 600 700 800 900 Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES $876 $0 $244 $0 $305,818 $4,500 $4 500 $0 $350 $0 $331,300 Upper St. Clair School District Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $211,926 $121,280 $14,500 Safety training, consultation $0 $2,700 Conference and mileage charge. Includes training materials and supplies $4 500 related to safety $4,500 $0 $350 $0 $355,256 $23,955 24 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 2120 Total Guidance Actual 2013-14 Final Budget 2014-15 100 200 300 400 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services $1,008,365 $448 527 $448,527 $40,241 $0 $1,018,170 $500 651 $500,651 $48,300 $0 500 600 700 800 900 Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES $3,580 $20,079 $0 $609 $0 $1,521,401 $5,200 $33,400 $0 $600 $0 $1,606,321 Upper St. Clair School District Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $935,500 $510 603 $510,603 $40,400 OnHands $22,000, Test scoring $0 HS Counseling Department publications and training/workshops for $3,750 counselors $33,900 Includes costs related to Naviance $0 $600 $0 $1,524,753 ($81,569) 25 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Total Psychological 2140 Services 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $65,533 $65 533 $30,241 $0 $0 $1,862 $4,356 $0 $0 $0 $101,992 Final Budget 2014-15 $66,588 $66 588 $35,950 $22,500 $0 $1,300 $10,300 $0 $0 $0 $136,638 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $69,949 $69 949 $40,303 $22,500 Intern and Contracted Services $0 $1,300 $10,200 $6,000 iPads for test administration $0 $0 $150,252 $13,614 26 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 2220 Total AV Services Actual 2013-14 100 Salaries 200 Benefits 300 Contracted Services 400 Purchased Services 500 Other Purchased Services Final Budget 2014-15 $0 $0 $5,847 $1,699 $1 131 $1,131 $12 000 $12,000 $7,236 $25 $20,000 $0 600 Books and Supplies $16,011 $40,000 700 Equipment 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES $26,209 $26 209 $0 $0 $50,612 $12,000 $12 000 $0 $0 $91,546 Upper St. Clair School District Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation Includes special A/V setups, graduation, school-related theater $5,964 events, opening day, etc. $1,997 Setup and configuration of building $12 000 video and cable system $12,000 This includes service/repair for District sound systems, cable systems, satellite service, audio/visual repairs, $20,000 and TV studio repairs/maintenance. $0 A/V Equipment, A/V parts/supplies, $40,000 projector bulbs, etc. Video projectors, Televisions, Promethean Boards, A/V equipment $22 000 over $600 $22,000 $600. $0 $0 $101,961 $10,416 27 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Total Computer 2240 Assisted Instruction Actual 2013-14 100 Salaries 200 Benefits $427,454 $196 723 $196,723 Final Budget 2014-15 $429,159 $224 890 $224,890 300 Contracted Services $24,495 $52,000 400 Purchased Services 500 Other Purchased Services $81,314 $5,727 $82,400 $11,000 600 Books and Supplies $222,515 $186,800 700 Equipment $520,575 $615,699 $0 $0 $1,478,804 $1,000 $1 000 $0 $1,602,948 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $440,545 $249 191 $249,191 This includes services of firewall/security experts, routing engineeeers, newtwork operating system engineers, direct support from $32,000 Microsoft/Apple, and training. This includes software maintenance agreements, extended warranties, server/system repairs, miscellaneous $107,400 wiring, and support agreements. $11,000 This includes software upgrades upgrades, computer supplies, network supplies, laptop batteries, computer upgrades and any supply item cost under $600 $178,800 and annual software license renewals. Includes lease payments, network infrastructure, desktops, laptops, ipads, software/applications and other computer related computer equipment $933,000 over $600. ISTE, PETC, AECT, PAECT and $1 000 various organizational memberships $1,000 memberships. $0 $1,952,936 $349,988 28 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 2250 Total Library Actual 2013-14 Final Budget 2014-15 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation 100 200 300 400 500 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services $621,325 $258,878 $0 $0 $430 $550,700 $281,836 $0 $0 $1,400 $571,002 $316,326 $0 $0 $1,400 600 700 800 900 Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES $66,422 $66 422 $0 $334 $0 $947,388 $69,591 $69 591 $0 $600 $0 $904,127 Includes Follett support and Access $75,345 $75 345 Pa Pa. Web collection ($807/school) $0 $600 $0 $964,673 $60,546 Upper St. Clair School District 29 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Total Curriculum 2260 Development 100 200 300 400 500 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services 600 Books and Supplies 700 Equipment 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $150,332 $48,185 $0 $0 $63 Final Budget 2014-15 $175,452 $69,126 $0 $0 $3,000 $2 053 $2,053 $3 000 $3,000 $0 $13,132 $0 $213,765 $0 $12,550 $0 $263,129 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $151,103 $69,128 $0 $0 $2,500 Rubicon moved to software category, software for STEAM and 3-D printer $37,000 $37 000 software Possible equipment needs for STEAM $20,000 implementation in K-12 $0 $12,250 for Rubicon moved to 600 $0 $279,732 $16,603 30 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Total Staff 2271 Development 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $127,697 $5,667 $21,791 $0 $15,419 $10,556 $0 $0 $0 $181,130 Final Budget 2014-15 $79,000 $22,950 $30,000 $0 $30,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $181,950 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation Includes substitutes for teacher development days, days induction and $90,900 mentoring $30,442 $31,800 Reflects District training expenses $0 $20,000 Curriculum-related travel and training $33,500 Training-related supplies $0 $0 $0 $206,642 $24,693 31 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 2310 Board Services Actual 2013-14 Final Budget 2014-15 100 200 300 400 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services $17,900 $4,307 $0 $0 $17,741 $5,154 $0 $0 500 600 700 800 900 Other Purchased Oth P h dS Services i Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES $58,206 $58 206 $1,975 $0 $12,548 $0 $94,936 $ , $69,343 $69 343 $4,500 $0 $20,000 $0 $116,738 $ , Upper St. Clair School District Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation For Board Treasurer,, Secretaryy and $20,855 Stenographer $6,984 $0 $0 Increase due to projected insurance $71 423 premiums $71,423 i $4,635 $0 $20,600 NSBA, PSBA AND SHASDA $0 $124,497 $ , $7,759 $ , 32 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Tax Collection 2330 Services Actual 2013-14 100 Salaries 200 Benefits 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $0 $0 $272,796 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $272,796 Final Budget 2014-15 $0 $0 $190,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $190,000 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $0 $0 Sharing in the cost of the TWP tax office, including $35,000 of legal fees $195,700 associated with assessment appeals. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $195,700 $5 700 $5,700 33 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Staff Relations & 2340 Negotiation 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $0 $0 $62,879 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $62,879 Final Budget 2014-15 $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 Budget 2015-16 $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 Key Explanation $0 34 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 2350 Legal Services 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $0 $0 $115,786 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $115,786 Final Budget 2014-15 $0 $0 $65,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $65,000 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $0 $0 $65,000 Solicitor fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $65,000 $0 35 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Office of the 2360 Superintendent Actual 2013-14 Final Budget 2014-15 100 200 300 400 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services $452,988 $241,744 $17,904 $0 $501,713 $239,425 $35,000 $0 500 600 700 800 900 Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES $21,809 $21 809 $14,934 $8,174 $15,617 $0 $773,170 $22,000 $22 000 $15,000 $10,000 $15,000 $0 $838,138 Upper St. Clair School District Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation Includes the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent and newly appointed $613,835 Assistant Superintendent $334,895 $36,050 USC publications and printing $0 Professional development for strategic $22 660 intiaitives $22,660 $15,450 $10,300 $15,450 $0 $1,048,641 $210,503 36 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 2371 Advancement 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $39,616 $39 616 $22,383 $15,903 $0 $3,187 $2,634 $0 $150 $0 $83,873 Final Budget 2014-15 $75,000 $75 000 $39,762 $7,500 $0 $6,850 $5,317 $0 $3,900 $0 $138,329 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $76,875 $76 875 Includes 1 1.0 0 FTE $44,202 $7,725 $0 $7,056 $5,476 Includes software $0 $4,017 $0 $145,351 $7,023 37 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Total Office of the 2380 Principal 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District Final Budget 2014-15 $1,652,274 $731,418 $0 $0 $9,717 $30,636 $1 962 $1,962 $1,689,503 $845,892 $0 $0 $26,220 $27,906 $0 $21,174 $0 $2,447,182 $19,954 $0 $2,609,476 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $1,655,548 $901,108 $0 $0 $26,695 Primarily for graduation expenses $31,596 Includes general supplies $0 Includes Halls of Fame, and dues and $24,133 fees $0 $2,639,079 $29,603 38 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 2400 Total Pupil Health Actual 2013-14 100 Salaries 200 Benefits 300 Contracted Services 400 500 600 700 800 Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $299,951 $167,172 $26,693 $0 $1,356 $6 295 $6,295 $5,517 $0 $0 $506,984 Final Budget 2014-15 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $328,701 $204,377 $350,229 $227,516 $7,811 $812 $1,015 $12 424 $12,424 $4,896 $0 $0 $560,035 Psychiatric and other special $11,000 evaluations as requested by District $850 $1,050 $12 250 Health room supplies $12,250 $5,400 Includes AED's $0 $0 $608,295 $48,260 39 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Total Business 2500 Services Actual 2013-14 100 Salaries 200 Benefits 300 400 500 600 700 Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $311,944 $128,685 Final Budget 2014-15 $354,383 $177,446 $133,788 $0 $3,026 $2,132 $0 $93,936 $658 $1,030 $3,000 $0 $1,350 $0 $580 925 $580,925 $1,385 $0 $631 838 $631,838 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $370,881 $184,233 Auditor fees fees, monthly Pentamation fees and records storage fees. Additional consulting fees for $96,754 Pentamation included. $678 $1,061 $3,090 $0 FEI for $475, PASBO at $220 and $1,427 Safe Deposit Box at $150 $0 $658 123 $658,123 $26 285 $26,285 40 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 2540 Duplicating Actual 2013-14 Final Budget 2014-15 100 Salaries 200 Benefits 300 Contracted Services $48,608 $26,993 $0 $0 $0 $0 400 Purchased Services $126,111 $85,256 500 600 700 800 900 $30,426 ($40) $0 $0 $0 $232,098 $127,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $212,756 Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation Outsourced Copy Center to Office $0 Depot $0 $0 This is a new category for duplicating expenses (copier leases), such expenses were transferred from other functions and reflected in this new $110,600 category. This is a new category for postage expenses, such expenses were transferred from other functions and $137,500 reflected in this new category. $0 $0 $0 $0 $248,100 $35,344 41 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Totall O T Operations i and d 2600 Maintenance Actual 2013-14 Finall Budget Fi B d 2014-15 100 Salaries 200 Benefits $2,632,079 $1,397,582 $2,431,778 $1,480,054 300 Contracted Services 400 Purchased Services $1,213,648 $1,281,798 $1,239,447 $1,066,704 $414,209 $365,732 $453,470 $414,203 $64,063 $195 $0 $7,369,306 $144,702 $0 $0 $7,230,357 500 Other Purchased Services 600 Books and Supplies 700 Equipment 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation Includes custodial, maintenance and $2,649,039 security personnel $1,676,047 Contracted increase in the comprehensive facilities management agreement and the snow removal $1,240,590 agreement with the Township. $1,147,541 Increased electricity expenses Includes increase in the increased $493,063 Central Office lease. $395,765 Lower natural gas expenses Includes the lease cost for the phone $147,593 system and the new track $0 $0 $7,749,638 $519,281 42 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 2700 Transportation Actual 2013-14 100 Salaries 200 Benefits Final Budget 2014-15 $1,375,993 $388,834 $1,388,437 $484,730 300 Contracted Services $86,625 $6,000 400 Purchased Services $219,649 $266,870 $1,261,926 $1,228,500 $464,773 $500,500 $135,313 $245 $0 $3,933,358 $178,488 $800 $0 $4,054,326 500 Other Purchased Services 600 Books and Supplies 700 Equipment 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $1,479,837 Includes 40 drivers on daily runs $578,402 Consulting management services. Physicals, Drug Testing and Alcohol $8,500 Testing For work performed by vendors: paint, alternators inspections alternators, inspections, etc etc. and bus $271,715 garage facility rental Primarily related to contracted services for private and parochial students and athletic events, field trips, special ed runs or long distance coach $1,307,864 services. 100,000 @ $2.1251/gallon of diesel fuel price (Guttman) plus $1500 of $432,010 DEF (Petroleum Traders) Continuing lease payments and additional bus replacement under $224,078 consideration $800 CDL Licenses $0 $4,303,206 $248,881 43 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Central Support 2800 Services Actual 2013-14 100 Salaries 200 Benefits 300 Contracted Services 400 Purchased Services 500 600 700 800 900 Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $106,438 $88,645 Final Budget 2014-15 $112,872 $90,911 $13,382 $0 $6,000 $0 $11,480 $1,199 $0 $220 $0 $221,364 $13,000 $9,000 $0 $600 $0 $232,384 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $117,703 $98,692 Includes PA Educators Direct and talent management software for performance reviews, training, $48,180 professional development, etc. $0 Increase in the cost of advertising in newspapers especially related to newspapers, $13,360 substitutes $9,000 $0 $600 $0 $287,536 $55,152 44 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Other Support 2900 Services 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $0 $0 $0 $0 $74,350 $0 $0 $0 $0 $74,350 Final Budget 2014-15 $0 $0 $0 $0 $69,201 $0 $0 $0 $0 $69,201 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $0 $0 $0 $0 $71,277 AIU services including media services $0 $0 $0 $0 $71,277 $2,076 45 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 2990 Pass Through 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District Final Budget 2014-15 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $481,857 $0 $481,857 $300,000 $0 $300,000 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Southwood Hospital expenses to be $400,000 offset by collections $0 $400,000 $100,000 46 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON Total Student 3200 Activities Actual 2013-14 100 Salaries 200 Benefits 300 400 500 600 700 Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment 800 Miscellaneous Fees 900 Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District Final Budget 2014-15 $748,588 $187,603 $746,539 $254,036 $44,600 $0 $20,962 $10,568 $7 421 $7,421 $47,000 $5,000 $4,000 $5,583 $7 399 $7,399 $13,753 $24,124 $320,000 $1,353,494 $329,420 $1,423,101 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation Includes full time Athletic Director, $760,515 Activities Director and ECAs $292,306 Primarily related to Novacare contract $58,410 for the trainer $5,000 Marching band equipment repairs $4,000 Conferences $5,500 Music supplies (sheet music) $2 199 Musical instruments $2,199 Includes expense related to music festivals, PMEA expenses, forensics, $24,160 etc. Athletic supplies, officials, paramedics, $329,420 uniforms, etc. $1,481,511 $58,409 47 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 5110 Debt Service 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,320,107 $2,648,922 $7,969,029 Final Budget 2014-15 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,372,351 $2,690,000 $8,062,351 Budget 2015-16 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,284,962 Interest $2,630,000 Principal $7,914,962 ($147,389) 48 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 SUMMARY GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET COMPARISON 5900 Budgetary Reserve 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Actual 2013-14 Salaries Benefits Contracted Services Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Books and Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous Fees Other Uses TOTAL EXPENSES Upper St. Clair School District $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Final Budget 2014-15 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $250,000 $0 $250,000 Budget 2015-16 Key Explanation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $250,000 Contingency $0 $250,000 $0 49 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 • Next Steps – Continued due diligence through May includes: – Revenues from ACCESS funds – continued monitoring – Pension reform – continued monitoring – Staffing and enrollment – Class size considerations – Redeployment of resources – Scheduling and electives – Programming and technology – Contracted services – Administrative support – Operational p reviews Upper St. Clair School District 50 51 Upper St. Clair School District 2015--16 Proposed Budget 2015 Q&A Upper St. Clair School District 52