May 20, 2009 - Abington Heights School District

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Abington Heights Board of School Directors
Public Business Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
President Mrs. Hardaway called the Public Business Meeting of the Abington Heights Board of School Directors to
order at 6:55 p.m. in the Administration Building Board Room. Mrs. Hardaway asked all present to join in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. In attendance and responding to roll call were Mr. Heron, Mr. Acker, Mr.
DeRitter, Mr. Small, Mrs. Tierney, Mrs. Cadman, Mrs. Brzuchalski and Mrs. Hardaway. Absent: Mr. Santoriello.
Also in attendance were citizens, members of the press, administrators and Board Recording Secretary Mrs. Judith
Rhue.
Mrs. Cadman placed the motion to approve the following agenda with two addendums:
Abington Heights School Board Regular Monthly Business Meeting Tentative Agenda ‐‐ May 20, 2009 ‐‐ 6:30 p.m. I. Call Meeting to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call C. Approve Agenda D. Approve Minutes E. Board Reports II. Public Participation III. Student Representative IV. Superintendent’s Report V. Action/Discussion Items A. Approve Bills B. Approve Financial Reports 1. Treasurer’s Report C. Personnel 1. Leaves of Absence 2. New Employees D. Approve Substitute(s) to the Substitute List for the 2008‐2009 School Year E. Approve Substitute Aide(s) to the Substitute List for the 2008‐2009 School Year F. Approve Substitute Van Driver(s) to the Substitute List for the 2008‐2009 School Year G. Approve Substitute Custodian(s) to the Substitute List for the 2008‐2009 School Year H. Elect a District Treasurer for the 2009‐2010 Fiscal Year I. Elect a District Secretary for a Four‐Year Term J. Approve Affiliation Agreement between Marywood University and Abington Heights School District for Internship Experiences for Graduate Students K. Approve Affiliation Agreement between the University of Scranton and Abington Heights School District for Internship Experiences for Graduate School Counseling Program Students L. Approve Textbooks for Adoption M. Designate PNC Bank, Clarks Summit, PA, as Depository N. Designate Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, Clarks Summit, PA, as Depository O. Designate Penn Security Bank, Chinchilla, PA, as Depository P. Approve Student Requests to attend the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County Q. Approve Student Requests to attend the Empire Beauty School R. Award Athletic Supply Bids for the 2009‐2010 School Year S. Award Refuse Collection Contract for 2009‐2012 T. Approve Transportation Contracts for the 2009‐2010 School Year U. Approve Payment from the Capital Reserve Fund V. Approve Payment from the PNC Lease Disbursement Account W. Approve 2009‐2010 Calendar AHSD Public Business Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2009
VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. Appoint Real Estate Tax Collector for Abington Township, Newton Township and the Borough of Clarks Green Y. Appoint Real Estate Tax Collector for Glenburn Township and Ransom Township Z. Approve Disposal of Equipment Information New Business Old Business Adjourn On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion was duly approved
8-0.
Mrs. Brzuchalski placed the motion to approve the Public Business Meeting minutes of April 15, 2009, and Mrs.
Tierney seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello.
The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Heron reported the Facilities Committee held a meeting for the purpose compiling an update on the Middle
School roof project. The project is on schedule, and the schedule is tight. Good suggestions were entertained with
additional costs according to Mr. Heron. There is no recommendation at this time. The Board discussed the project.
Mr. Heron welcomed Mrs. Brzuchalski to attend the next committee meeting.
Although Mrs. Hardaway allowed time for public comment, no citizen chose to address the Board at this meeting.
Student School Board Representative Casey Rose reported:
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For purposses of the Sunsshine Act, Mrss. Hardaway annnounced the Board
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met for High
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School teeacher intervieews on
May 11, and
a elementary
y teacher intervviews on Mayy 14; the Act 93
9 Committee met on May 13
1 and the Faccilities
Committeee met on May 20.
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Mr. Mahoon acknowledg
ged the re-elecctions of Mrs. Brzuchalski, Mrs. Tierney and Mrs. Caadman. Mr. Mahon
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expressed gratitude
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for th
heir service on the School Booard and their willingness
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to continue
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to servve.
Mr. Mahonn reported:
Over 50 parentss attended a Souuth Abington Elementary
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Schhool drug forum
m with a panell of
exxperts. Mr. Maahon noted Mrr. Bugno’s effoorts coordinatinng the event.
Our Odyssey off the Mind Team
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ms competed in the State Finnals. One of ouur Middle Schoool
teeams placed firrst; Second Place Awards wennt to one of ouur high school teams
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and anotther
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Middle
School Team.
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The firsst and second place
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teams aree headed to Woorld Finals beinng held
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May
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State Uniiversity in Amees, Iowa.
Thhe Scholastic Bowl
B
Team woon the WVIA Scholastic
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Scrim
mmage crown. A total of 24 school
diistricts competted. Team mem
mbers are: Jereemy Adelman, Ryan Thomass, Caroline Swiift and
M Garbin. Th
Matt
he U. S. Armyy (a major sponnsor of the show
w) awarded thee team $4,000 to
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ussed for the District.
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Our Concert Choir received the rating of "Superior" in adjudication this month at Boston’s
choral festival. This is the fourth year in a row that they have achieved the highest possible
rating, and they were the only choir at this festival to garner this rating.
The Forensics Team achieved great success at the Southern Lehigh HS Speech and Debate
Invitational tournament. 26 schools from 3 states competed. The team took 2nd place in the
Debate portion of the tournament and 5th place in the overall tournament sweepstakes.
Individual awards were earned by: Cindy Bi – 1st place student congress; Devin Scanlon –
2nd place student congress; Dayo Osuntokun – 2nd place declamation and 4th place original
oratory.
Three High School students earned first place award in the Junior Academy of Science State
competition. They are Dayo Osuntokun, Neha Pancholy and Eileen Voges.
Joe Jaworski won 3rd place for his poster design, and Ashley Reese received a Jurors Award
for her poem in the 2009 International Youth Arts Contest “What About Peace?”
Senior student Brandon Yusinski was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at
the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County. His course of study at CTC is
Electronics Technology.
A poem by Erin Sanderson, a short story/book by Allie Gee, and paintings by Kara Byrne,
Eric Button, and Tucker Sauder (all High School students) were displayed at the Jewish
Community Center when Rudy Apel, a Holocaust Survivor, told his story earlier this month.
The AP Environmental Science class is offering free “Green Audits” for local businesses and
industries between until May 28.
A U. S. Marine delivered a commemorative plaque to students in Miss Sabrina Yeager’s
Waverly Elementary School first grade class, because their donations for Toys for Tots
ranked in the top 25 in Lackawanna County.
High School Russian teacher Amy Wojcik-Onofrey has received a fellowship for the 2009
Russian Intensive Summer Language Institute in St. Petersburg, Russia, where she will
participate in intensive language learning, cultural excursions, home hospitality visits and
share teaching practices with colleagues.
Middle School art teacher Karen Taylor has been named the recipient of the 2009 Janyce
Yoshizawa Excellence in Classroom Teaching Award in recognition of outstanding teaching
and has received $1,000 from the International Honor Society and Professional Association in
Education Pi Lambda Theta.
Elementary teacher Ruth Fried, who won the Kuiper award winners will be traveling to
Washington, D. C., to have lunch with President Obama.
In the Abington Journal’s “Best of the Abingtons” teacher category poll, Middle School
Family & Consumer Science Teacher Beth Kelly was the winner and Middle School/NewtonRansom art teacher Dena Maciak was the runner up.
End-of-school year activities, including a multitude of concerts, awards programs, art shows,
ice cream socials, field trips, science fairs, book fairs and dances that are listed on the web
calendar.
Spring sports season concluded with numerous championships, and many teams have
qualified for state championships.
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Mrs. Tiernney placed the motion
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to apprrove payment of
o the followingg bills, and Mrr. Small secondded the motionn.
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On the queestion, Dr. Quin
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aboutt Title I allocattions. In answeer to questions about Wandallowski
driving schhool, Mr. Mah
hon noted theree was another program that garnered
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greateer interest. On
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Directors in
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yes. Absent: Mr. Santooriello. The motion
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was dulyy approved 8-0.
Mrs. Brzucchalski revieweed the followinng Treasurer’s Report for Boaard approval:
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Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Cadman seconded the motion. On the question, Mr. Mahon
remarked he would research questions regarding the rentals category. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance
voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following certificated leaves of absence:
1.
Heather Bluhm, Teacher
Effective: May 2009
2.
Jennifer Loftus, Teacher
Effective: First Semester of the 2009-2010 School Year
3.
Karen Matrone, Teacher
Effective: 2009-2010 School Year
Mrs. Brzuchalski placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Cadman seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight
Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following certificated appointments:
1.
Allyson Bray, Levittown, PA
Full-time Social Studies Teacher with a Temporary Professional Employee’s Contract @ $43,724,
which is Step 1 with a Bachelor’s Degree, effective beginning 2009-2010 school year
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Note: Replacement
2.
Stephen DiPerri, Falls, PA
Full-time Mathematics Teacher with a Professional Employee’s Contract @ $56,749,
which is Step 5 with a Master’s Degree + 72, effective beginning 2009-2010 school year
Education: Master’s Degree, Lewis & Clark College
Note: Replacement
3.
Amanda Kunkel, Tamaqua, PA
Full-time Elementary Teacher with a Temporary Professional Employee’s Contract @ $43,724,
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Wilkes University
Note: Replacement
4.
Sabrina Yeager, Clarks Summit, PA
Full-time Early Childhood Teacher with a Temporary Professional Employee’s Contract @ $44,324,
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Marywood University
Note: Replacement
5.
Amanda Ruane, Dickson City, PA
Full-time Elementary Teacher with a Temporary Professional Employee’s Contract @ $46,949,
which is Step 2 with a Master’s Degree, effective beginning 2009-2010 school year
Education: Master’s Degree, University of Scranton
Note: Replacement
6.
Christina McAndrew, Dunmore, PA
Full-time Elementary Teacher with a Professional Employee’s Contract @ $47,549,
which is Step 3 with a Master’s Degree, effective beginning 2009-2010 school year
Education: Master’s Degree, University of Scranton
Note: Replacement
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Mrs. Cadman placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Brzuchalski seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following noncertificated appointments:
1.
Jeffrey Misson, Falls, PA
Class III Custodian @ $28,915 plus 20¢ per hour shift differential,
After a 60-day probationary period, prorated for the 2008-2009 school year
Effective: May 21, 2009
Note: Replacement
2.
Pamela Kane, Clarks Summit, PA
Full-time Secretary @ $28,099
Effective: July 1, 2009
Note: Replacement
Mr. Small placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Tierney seconded the motion. On the question, Mr. Mahon
responded to inquiries about the positions. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr.
Santoriello. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following substitutes to the substitute list for the 2008-2009 school
year:
o Tracy Karmel, Elementary Certification - Scranton, PA 18508
o Daniel Durrwachter, General Science Certification - Clarks Summit, PA 18411
o Maria DeAngelo, Mathematics (7-12) Certification - Dickson City, PA 18519
o Elaine Ort, Music Certification - Scranton, PA 18510
o Heather Savaro, Elementary Certification - Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Mr. DeRitter placed a motion to approve, and Mr. Acker seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight Directors in
attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following substitute aide to the substitute list for the 2008-2009
school year:
Dean Pettinato, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Mrs. Brzuchalski placed the motion to approve, and Mr. Acker seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following substitute van driver to the substitute list for the 20082009 school year:
Kimberly Gabriel, Clarks Green, PA 18411 Mrs. Cadman placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Brzuchalski seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following substitute custodian to the substitute list for the 2008-2009
school year:
Jeffrey Saar, South Abington Twp., PA 18411
Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Tierney seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight Directors
in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mrs. Hardaway requested the Board to elect Mrs. Brzuchalski as District Treasurer for the 2009-2010 fiscal year
effective July 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2010. Said Treasurer shall be bonded. Mr. Small placed the motion to
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approve, and Mrs. Tierney seconded the motion. Mr. Heron, Mr. Acker, Mr. DeRitter, Mr. Small, Mrs. Tierney,
Mrs. Cadman and Mrs. Hardaway voted yes; Mrs. Brzuchalski abstained. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion
was duly approved 7-0-1.
Mrs. Hardaway requested the Board to elect Mrs. Tierney as District Secretary to serve a four-year term, which
commences on July 1, 2009, and expires on June 30, 2013. Said Secretary shall be bonded. Mrs. Brzuchalski
placed the motion to approve, and Mr. Acker seconded the motion. Mr. Heron, Mr. Acker, Mr. DeRitter, Mr. Small,
Mrs. Cadman, Mrs. Brzuchalski and Hardaway voted yes; Mrs. Tierney abstained. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The
motion was duly approved 7-0-1.
Mrs. Hardaway thanked Board members for their service.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following affiliation agreement between Marywood University and
Abington Heights School District for internship experiences for graduate students.
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Mrs. Brzuchalski placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Cadman seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following affiliation agreement between the University of Scranton
and Abington Heights School District for internship experiences for Graduate School Counseling Program students.
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Mrs. Brzuchalski placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Tierney seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following list of textbooks for adoption.
textbooks does not authorize purchase. Funds must be appropriated in the 2009-2010 budget.
Note: Approval of
Mrs. Tierney placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Brzuchalski seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to designate the PNC Bank of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, as depository for the
School District general funds, federal funds, athletic funds, capital reserve fund, health escrow funds and payroll
accounts for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Mrs. Brzuchalski placed the motion to approve, and Mr. DeRitter seconded
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the motion. On the question, Mr. Mahon commented that the administration constantly compares bank rates. On
roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to designate Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, as
depository for the School District general fund and investments account (CD) and construction accounts for the
2009-2010 fiscal year. Mrs. Cadman placed the motion to approve, and Mr. Small seconded the motion. On roll
call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to designate Penn Security Bank of Chinchilla, Pennsylvania, as depository for
activity accounts and school lunch funds for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Mrs. Cadman placed the motion to approve,
and Mrs. Brzuchalski seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr.
Santoriello. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following list of student requests to attend the Career Technology
Center of Lackawanna County during the 2009-2010 school year:
Student
Justin Basalyga
Christopher Bohr
Justin Brown
John Buranich
Shalimar Darling
Mark Drutarovsky
Johnathan Johnson
Mark Novak
Jordan White
Tyler Yusinski
Luke Zeiss
Program
Build. Maintenance Tech.
Plumbing & Heating Tech.
Carpentry
Industrial Machine Tech.
Horticulture
Business Information Tech.
Computer Maintenance Tech.
Daniel Barnett
Brandon Betts
Howard Brown
Benjamin Chapple
Gavin Doty
Eric Durkin
Marissa Gabriel
Seth Kurilla
Charlie Rice
Johanna Santoriello
Kyle Zarnoff
Auto Technology
Welding
Health Occupations
Drafting & Design Tech.
Restaurant Practice
Welding
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Kayla Bird
Louis Darling
Grace Engh
Donald Green
Adam Litwinski
Donald Royce
Ryan E. Smith
Kelly Strickland
Amanda Walsh
Restaurant Practice
Graphic Arts
Restaurant Practice
Electronics Tech.
Food Service & Prod.
Restaurant Practice
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Grade
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*Returning CTC Students
Mr. Acker placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Cadman seconded the motion. On the question, Mr. Mahon
answered questions about tuition and the consortium. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes.
Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
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Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following list of student requests to attend the Empire Beauty School
during the 2009-2010 school year:
Student
Brooke Bird
Jessica DeSimone
Kayla Galdieri
Madelyn Heisler
Lauren Kowalski
Tiana Menendez
Kelsey Lynn Ouelette
Jenna Rakauskas
Ashley Saar
Jasmine Stokes
Matthew Vaskey
Program
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Grade
10
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Marissa Bernardi
Gabriel Cola
Lindsay Nicholof
Jessica Serna
Nicole Sherman
Bailey Walsh
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
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Jesse Buisch
Alsiha Callis
Sierra DeSandis
Brittany Fornaszewski
Heather Keiper
Stephanie Parinisi
Shelby Williams
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
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*Returning Empire Students
Mrs. Brzuchalski placed the motion to approve, and Mr. DeRitter seconded the motion. On the question, Mr.
Mahon and Dr. Quinn answered questions about the cost and school calendar. On roll call, the eight Directors in
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to award the athletic supply bids for the 2009-2010 school year to:

Aluminum Athletic Equipment Co.
Baseball Express, Inc.
Battaglia Sporting Goods
Bethlethem Sporting Goods
Bill Fritz Sports Corp.
Cannon Sports
Georgi Sports
Henry Schein Inc.
Kelly’s Sports Ltd.
Longstreth Sporting Goods
M. F. Athletic Co.
Medco Supply Co.
Metuchen Center/Garden State Apparel
Musclemag International
National Running Center
Passon’s Sports
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Riddell/All American
Soccer Plus
The Locker Room Sporting Goods
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Mr. DeRittter placed the motion to appprove, and Mrr. Acker seconnded the motioon. On the question,
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Mr. Mahon
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explained the
t bidding prrocess. On roll call, the eighht Directors in attendance voted yes. Abseent: Mr. Santooriello.
The motionn was duly app
proved 8-0.
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conttract for a threee year period, 2009-2012, too ERT,
Mr. Mahonn requested thee Board to awaard the refuse collection
Pittston, PA
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unt of $155,9199.04.
Mrs. Cadm
man placed thee motion to appprove, and Mrs.
M Brzuchalski seconded thhe motion. On
O the questionn, Mr.
Mahon commented on the
t contract. On roll call, the eight Dirrectors in attenndance voted yes. Absent:: Mr.
Santorielloo. The motion was duly approoved 8-0.
Mr. Mahonn requested thee Board to apprrove transportaation contracts for the 2009-22010 school yeaar as follows:
Con
ntractor
Bee’s Bus
B Company
2378 Cherry
C
Hill Rd.
Clarks Summit, PA
Bu
us
#7
#8
#144
Daily Rate
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$250.000
250.000
250.000
Degilio
o Services, Inc.
2160 Newton-Ransom
N
m Blvd.
Clarks Summit, PA
#166
#211
#388
311.500
285.599
334.433
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Buranich Transp. LLC
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2421 Bald
B Mtn. Rd.
Clarks Summit, PA
#177
#188
#199
#233
#299
#300
#344
#377
#588
263.022
277.277
241.122
112.499
184.255
310.81
260.466
320.71
279.144
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Richard
ds School Bus Service
RR3, Box
B 19
Dalton, PA
#322
#355
222.577
260.788
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Rohrerr Bus Service
1515 State
S
Rd., PO Box
B 100
Duncan
nnon, PA
#2
#3
#4//26
#5
#6
#100
#111
230.088
230.899
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230.088
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230.088
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Buranich Busing, Inc.
2320 Cherry Hill Rd.
Clarks Summit, PA
#15
#22
#24
#27
#28
#60
#61
132.46
230.08
209.15
230.08
132.46
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#20
#31
#39
#2B
211.68
152.21
188.03
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Mrs. Brzuchalski placed the motion to approve, and Mr. DeRitter seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following payment from the Capital Reserve Fund: $3,200 to
Highland Associates, Clarks Summit, PA, relative to the Generator project. Mr. Small placed the motion to
approve, and Mrs. Brzuchalski seconded the motion. On the question, Mr. Mahon commented about a grant and the
completed work. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion
was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following payment from the Capital Reserve Fund: $387,571 to
Reynolds Energy Services, Harrisburg, PA, relative to the Middle School Energy Conservation project. Mrs.
Cadman placed the motion to approve, and Mr. Small seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight Directors in
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following payment from the PNC Lease Disbursement Account:
$287,488 to Reynolds Energy Services, Harrisburg, PA, relative to the Middle School Energy Conservation project.
Mrs. Cadman placed the motion to approve, and Mr. Acker seconded the motion. On the question, Mr. Mahon
remarked about the financing. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello.
The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve the following 2009-2010 calendar:
Abington Heights School District
2009-2010 Calendar
Thursday, September 3 . . . . . .
Friday, September 4 . . . . . . . . .
Tuesday, September 8 . . . . . . .
Wednesday, September 9 . . . .
New Teacher Day
First Teacher In-service – In-service Day #1
In-service Day #2
First Student Day
Wednesday, November 25 . . . .
Thursday, November 26 . . . . . .
Friday, November 27 . . . . . . . .
Monday, November 30 . . . . . . .
Act 80 Day – Early Dismissals for Students
Thanksgiving Day – Holiday – No School
Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
Monday, December 7 . . . . . . . . In-service Day #3 – No School for Students
Wednesday, December 23 . . . .
Thursday, December 24 . . . . . .
Friday, December 25 . . . . . . . .
Monday, December 28 . . . . . .
Tuesday, December 29 . . . . . .
Wednesday, December 30 . . .
Thursday, December 31 . . . . .
Act 80 Day – Early Dismissals for Students
Winter Holiday – No School
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Friday, January 1 . . . . . . . . . . . Winter Holiday – No School
Monday, February 15 . . . . . . .
In-service Day #4 - No School for Students
Thursday, April 1 . . . . . . . . . . . Act 80 Day – Early Dismissals for Students
Friday, April 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Holiday – No School
Monday, April 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Holiday – No School (Snow Day Make-up #5)
Friday, May 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday – No School (Snow Day Make-up #6)
Monday, May 31 . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Day – No School
Thursday, June 10 . . . . . . . . . . Last Student Day
Friday, June 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . In-service #5 – Last Teacher Day
Wednesday, June 16 . . . . . . . . Graduation Day
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Snow Day #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, June 11, 2010
Snow Day #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, June 14, 2010
Snow Day #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Snow Day #4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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NOTE: Graduation is scheduled for June 16, 2010, and will be affirmed in April, 2010.
The Abington Heights School District reserves the right to alter the calendar as circumstances require.
Every effort will be made to keep graduation on June 16, 2010. Severe weather during the winter or
unanticipated emergencies could require a change in the graduation date.
Mrs. Hardaway placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Tierney seconded the motion. On the question, Mr. Mahon
reviewed the calendar. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The
motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to appoint Kathy Platt, Clarks Summit, PA, as Real Estate Tax Collector for
Abington Township, Newton Township and the Borough of Clarks Green for the 2009 taxes. Mrs. Brzuchalski
placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Cadman seconded the motion. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to appoint Scott Thorpe, Clarks Summit, PA, as Real Estate Tax Collector for
Glenburn Township and Ransom Township for the 2009 taxes. Mrs. Brzuchalski placed the motion to approve, and
Mr. Acker seconded the motion. On the question, Mr. Mahon commented about the tax collecting positions. On
roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon requested the Board to approve disposal of the following:
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Large box of rubber tubing and 12 bunsen burners (tubing is dry rotted and burners are broken/rusted)
Large box of test tubes, various sizes
Small box of crucibles and lids
Small box of glass plates
Medium box of metal test tube holders and deflagration spoons
Small box of scoopulas
Small box of tweezers and assorted spoons
Two small boxes of pipestem triangles
Small box of assorted glass funnels
The following texts are no longer used and are being stored:
• 9 – Merril Biology (1992)
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• 16 – Allyn and Bacon General Science (1985)
• 6 – Nebel Environmental Science (1981)
Note: Any items that have some utility will be donated to Lourdesmont; all others will be discarded.
Mr. DeRitter placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Cadman seconded the motion. On the question, Athletic
Director Mr. Scott Kaiser indicated he would provide the Board with a list of unused athletic equipment to be
discarded. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion was duly
approved 8-0.
Mr. Heron requested the Board to consider a motion to authorize the Superintendent to approve changes and
modifications in the energy project at the Abington Heights Middle School and the Newton-Ransom Elementary
School. The Superintendent will consult with the Board in advance of making any approvals. All approvals will be
reported to the Board at the next meeting. Mrs. Hardaway placed the motion to approve, and Mr. Acker seconded
the motion. On the question, Mrs. Hardaway explained the motion. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance
Mrs. Hardway requested the Board to consider a motion to approve Michael Mahon as Superintendent for a fiveyear term commencing on or about May 19, 2010, under terms and conditions of employment as set forth in his
Employment Agreement. Mr. Heron placed the motion to approve, and Mrs. Cadman seconded the motion. On the
question, Mrs. Hardaway thanked Mr. Mahon for his service. On roll call, the eight Directors in attendance voted
yes. Absent: Mr. Santoriello. The motion was duly approved 8-0.
Mr. Mahon thanked the Board and remarked he accepts this as a position of great trust.
Mrs. Hardaway announced the Board will discuss budget items at its June 3 meeting. Mr. Mahon encouraged the
Board to submit questions to guide the administration in preparation for the budget presentation.
The meeting was adjourned by Mrs. Hardaway at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Rhue
Board Recording Secretary
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