Regular Meeting 1/24/12 - South Fayette Township School District

South Fayette Township School District
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Regular Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
7:00 p.m.
The Committee Meeting of the South Fayette Township Board of School Directors was called to order at
7:00 p.m. in the South Fayette High School Conference Center by President Len Fornella with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Teresa Burroughs (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Todd Petrillo, Bill Sray, Len Fornella, Bill Newcomer,
Alan Vezzi, Paul Brinsky, Alex Czaplicki
Absent: Frank Morelli
Others: Mr. Fred Wolfe, Tucker Arensberg, P.C., Dr. Bille P. Rondinelli, Superintendent, Assistant
Superintendent Dr. Michael Loughead, Student Representative Paul Wakim, Director of Finance Brian
Tony; Accountant Maria Brewer Aguilar; High School Principal Scott Milburn, Assistant High School
Principal Aaron Skrbin, Middle School Principal Dave Deramo, Assistant Middle School Principal Tom
Kaminski, Intermediate School Principal Greg Wensell, Primary School Principal Laurie Gray, Teachers
Gina Whigham, Tracy Brandtner, Brian Garlick, Michael Beran, Molly Kurnal, Frank Kruth, Deb
Sneberger, Diane Lally, David Taylor, Jennifer Leapline, Julie Martin, Felix Yerace, and Patrick
McAndrew; Maureen Pedzwater, Tim Nagy, Sue Nagy, Bob Price, Keith McDonough, Michael Oliver,
Maria Inks, William Inks, Darlene Kruth, Maria Brandtner, John Brandtner, Debbie Mirich, James &
Maureen Wack, Janice Darby, Linda Wakim, Phil Wakim, Chris Cline, Abigail Bastaroli, Kara Wise,
Carolyn Drozynski, Shannon Holley, Jennifer Rickert, Stephanie Rickert, Natalie Rickert, Steven Rickert,
Loree Stadler, James Stadler, Lisa Carney, Kathy & Sam Reich, Gary, Sheri, Rachel & Daniel Pollock,
Rose Drozynski, Maria Cardillo, Ester Cardillo, Mike Cardillo, Barb, Bill & Matt Leger, Audrey & Andrew
St. Germain, Todd Miller, Cheryl Eberle, Natalie Kuglar, Andrea Iglar (Post Gazette), Bob & Carole
Becker, J.Dobies, S. Dobies, J & P Joshi, Tedford Family, Deron Gabriel and Cynthia Geisler,
Superintendent’s Assistant/Board Secretary.
Dr. Rondinelli announced that January was Board Recognition Month and thanked the Board for their
never ending commitment by presenting each Board member with a Certificate of Appreciation from
PSBA. Dr. Rondinelli then read Resolution # 12-02 nominating the South Fayette Board of School
Directors for the D. Richard Wynn Award for 2012.
Aaron Skrbin, High School Assistant Principal spoke on behalf of the teachers and staff that the district
owes the Board a great debt of thanks for their continued hard work and dedication to the students and
staff.
Felix Yerace, High School Social Studies teacher and Abigail Bastaroli, Student Council President
thanked the board for keeping up the standard that South Fayette is known for. They thanked the board
for approving various school trips like the band and chorus field trips, the state competitions, and the
Washington DC trip. They also thanked the Board for approving extra-curricular activities and not
passing the Pay-to-Play motion.
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Paul Wakim, Student Representative on the School Board of Directors thanked the Board and told the
audience he can see first-hand what the Board does for the students and the community. He also
thanked them for helping to provide the students with a first class education.
President Fornella thanked Mr. Skrbin, Mr. Yerace and the students for their sincere appreciation of the
Board.
Dr. Rondinelli, along with Art Teachers Patrick McAndrew, Diane Lally and Deb Sneberger recognized
the following students for helping to create the mosaic in the lobby of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit
(AIU), 3 rd graders Andrew St. Germain and Abby Stadler; 4 th graders Ryan Kerbaugh and Katie Nagy, 5 th
grader Paige Becker, 6 th graders Dominic Lazzini and Maria Wack, 7 th grader Prachi Sonani, 8 th graders
Rhea Nair and Rachel Pollock, and 12 th graders Maria Cardillo, Carolyn Drozynski, Amy Hvostal, Maria
Inks, Stephanie Rickert, Sarah Urbanic and Paul Wakim. The AIU printed Certificates of Appreciation for
each student and Dr. Rondinelli presented the certificates to the students who were in attendance.
Dr. Rondinelli proudly announced that three teachers completed the requirements for National Board
Certification, Tracy Brandtner, Elementary teacher, Frank Kruth, Middle School Industrial
Technology/Robotics teacher and Jennifer Leapline, Middle School Science/History teacher. Dr.
Rondinelli presented each teacher with a Certificate of Recognition from the District on attaining this
national certification. She also thanked David Taylor, Middle School Math teacher who teachers a
National Board Certified Class, for being present for this recognition.
Dr. Rondinelli and Transition Coordinator Ms. Maureen Pedzwater introduced 3 teams of students who
are part of the Experiential Learning Project in the High School. Ms. Pedzwater explained how the
program started 13 years ago with board approval for a career focused graduation project to be designed
and implemented. The first team under the advisement of Brian Garlick, High School Industrial
Technology teacher worked on a project for All-Clad. The Spinning Lathe Project team consisted of Matt
Leger, Varun Thangavelu, Radhir Kothuri, Corey Muschar, Ben Kenawell, Brennan McCann, Allison
Brown, Sarah Hertzler, Gwen Kunkel, and advisors Anthony Walasik and Ryan Eberle. The Universal
Fixture Team included Tim Bernhardt, Jimmy White, Brooke Ley Jackie Witwicki, and advisors Ben
Dobies, Jess Barton, Dan Leger and Jon Walasik. The teams presented their findings to All-Clad in
December, 2011.
The second team under the advisement of Mike Beran High School Physics teacher and Mary Quirk
Transition Coordinator worked on a project with LANxess Corp. This team’s members include Anthony
and John Walasik; Varun Thangavelu, Jessica Fisher, Miranda Tedford, Megan Byham, Robbie Kuntz,
Parth Bhatia, P.J. Black and Brett Ley. This team will present their recommendations on March 26 th at
the LANxess Corporate Headquarters in Robinson Township.
The third team worked on a project with Siemens, Inc. under the advisement of FBLA sponsors Brandon
Flannery, High School Business Technology teacher and Shawn McArdle, High School Social Studies
teacher. The team consists of Aaron Fonner, Aditya Muralidharan, Alie Reid, Carolyn Drozynski, Hunter
Austin, Joelle Darby, Nikita Bokil and Ryan Eberle. This team will present their solutions to Siemens on
April 2, 2012. FBLA President Carolyn Drozynski informed the Board that based on this project these
FBLA members has earned a Top 10 ranking in the state for the “Partnership with Business” competition
and they will be traveling to the State Leadership Conference in Hershey, PA to attempt to earn a
national ranking for this partnership.
Ms. Pedzwater asked the parents of all of students in attendance to please stand and thanked them for
their support and encouragement.
Ms. Pedzwater gave a special thank you to Board member Alan Vezzi who spoke with her 2 years ago
about getting South Fayette students involved in a Siemens project. She also thanked Mr. Kruth who
sparked the STEM initiatives in the middle school which in turn has inspired so many of the high school
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students who are in attendance to become involved in robotics, rockets and engineering. That spark also
resulted in an after school all girls rocket program made up of all freshmen.
Ms. Pedzwater’s final thank you went out to Dr. Rondinelli, Dr. Loughead, Mr. Milburn and Mr. Skrbin for
continuing to move South Fayette School District well into the 21 st century by not only preparing our
students academically for post secondary education but by giving them the tools and experiences to be
successful in their career futures.
The following preliminary budget presentations were presented to the Board:
o Office of Superintendent/Board of School Directors – Dr. Bille Rondinelli
o Office of Assistant Superintendent – Dr. Michael Loughead
o Technology – Dr. Michael Loughead/Aileen Owens/Gene Manzini
o Maintenance – Dean Stewart
o Custodial – Steve Timmins
o Grounds – Gene Manzini
o Athletics – Brian Tony
o Business Office/Human Resources/Copy Center – Brian Tony
o Public Relations – Dr. Bille Rondinelli
A brief discussion occurred regarding the request from Chesapeake Energy to have the Board approve a
motion to assign the district’s lease with Chesapeake Energy over to Range Resources. Solicitor Fred
Wolfe informed the Board that if they voted no to the motion they would still retain the money received
from Chesapeake Energy.
Dr. Rondinelli informed the Board that she and Dr. Loughead are in support of Director of Technology
and Innovation Aileen Owens’ request for the district to participate in the National Science Foundation
(NSF) Online Simulation Evaluation which is part of the NSF grant application. The project’s goal is to
inspire students to pursue STEM related careers.
Minutes
Financial Reports
Newcomer seconded Petrillo to approve the Minutes from the following Board Meetings:
Reorganization and Regular Meeting December 5, 2011
Roll Call – All Yes
Burroughs seconded Petrillo to approve the following Financial Reports for November and
December 2011,
1. Aquatics Fund Sara Wolowicz
2. Athletic Fund Joe Farkas
3. High School Activity Fund Kathy Demnyan
4. Middle School Activity Fund Carol Hunsinger
5. Earned Income Tax Central Tax Office
Roll Call – All Yes
SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS TO HEAR FROM RESIDENTS AND/OR TAXPAYERS
Keith McDonough, 101 Fryes Lane who is a member of the Board of The Friends of South Fayette
informed the Board of the concern he has for the health and safety of the children of South Fayette due
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to the vote two years ago to lease mineral rights under the school property. Mr. McDonough provided us
with a copy of his written speech which will be included for minute purposes only.
Bob Price, Old Oakdale Road, informed the Board that he is a property owner here in the township and
has a lease agreement with Chesapeake Energy. Mr. Price is in favor of drilling and told the Board they
have every right to assign the rights and should capitalize on Range Resources to help pay for the
needed school improvements. Mr. Price does not believe the Board would endanger the students. He
gave his blessing to the Board on the new Intermediate building project and requested that the parking
lot lights be turned off at night.
Superintendent’s Monthly Report – Dr. Bille P. Rondinelli
Business Office
Vezzi seconded Sray on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Finance
Brian Tony for Board approval to adopt the Preliminary Budget for the 2012-13 school year as
required by Act 1 of 2006. Per PDE requirements, the Board MUST adopt a Preliminary Budget
by January 25, 2012. The Preliminary Budget revenue is $36,917,965 and expenses total
$39,125,700, creating a budget variance of $2,207,735. This Preliminary Budget increases
revenue by the index of 2.1% (0.5845 mills = $510,323), and Referendum Exceptions for PSERS
(0.3192 = $279,531) and Special Education (0.0945 = $82,756). We will also continue to revise
the 2012-2013 Preliminary Budget over the next several months as additional information
becomes available. There are several steps that remain in the process: A Proposed Final 2012-
2013 Budget will be voted on in May 2012, and a Final 2012-2013 Budget will be voted on in
June 2012.
Roll Call – Burroughs, Sray, Newcomer, Vezzi,
Brinsky, Czaplicki, Fornella – All Yes
Petrillo - No
Brinsky seconded Vezzi on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Finance
Brian Tony for the Board to grant authorization to apply to The Pennsylvania Department of
Education for approval of the following referendum exceptions for the 2012-2013 budget process,
in accordance with the provisions of Act 1 of 2006
� Retirement Contributions (PSERS) $279,531 0.3192 mills
� Special Education Expenditures $ 82,756 0.0945 mills
Total $362,287 0.4137 mills
Roll Call – All Yes
Burroughs seconded Vezzi on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of
Finance Brian Tony for Board approval to authorize the Administration to work with Public
Financial Management (PFM), as Financial Advisor, and Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, as Bond
Counsel in conjunction with the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2012, for the
purpose of refunding the School District’s General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2006, with a
minimum net aggregate savings target of $50,100 = 2% as seen in Option 2. President Fornella
confirmed the expected savings to be $264,000.
Roll Call – All Yes
Vezzi seconded Newcomer on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of
Finance Brian Tony for Board approval for payment of the interim delinquent tax collector fee as
per the statements submitted by Kevin Biber, Township Treasurer in the amounts of:
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Personnel
$1,277.72 for 2009 delinquent taxes; penalty payment extends from
December 1, 2011 through January 6, 2012;
$3,373.73 for 2010 delinquent taxes; penalty payment extends from
November 29, 2011 through January 3, 2012;
$11,631.41 for 2011 delinquent taxes; penalty payment extends from
December 1, 2011 through January 12, 2012
Mr. Sray thanked Mr. Tony for the explanation of the Tax Collector Fees.
Roll Call – All Yes
Sray seconded Petrillo on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of
Maintenance Dean Stewart for Board approval to continue our agreement with Clear
Choice/Compiero for energy curtailment. The agreement is for one year from June 1, 2012
through May 31, 2013, and would be the fourth year we have entered into an agreement with
Clear Choice/Compiero. To date we have received $140,306.13.
Newcomer seconded Vezzi on the following:
Roll Call – All Yes
Recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators for Board approval to accept the
following resignation/retirement resignations:
Gregory Young, Middle School Science teacher effective the end of the 2011-
2012 school year. Mr. Young has been employed at South Fayette since
August 1988.
Janet Farkas, Elementary Teacher effective at the end of the 2011-2012
school year. Mrs. Farkas has been employed at South Fayette since March
1980.
Peggy Daube, Middle School Guidance Assistant effective August 24, 2012.
Mrs. Daube has been employed at South Fayette since August 2002.
Sheryl Chachula, Payroll Administrator effective June 29, 2012. Mrs. Chachula
has been employed at South Fayette since August 1984.
President Fornella said with regret.
MaryAnn Connolly, Elementary Food Service Worker effective December 21,
2011.
William Miklavic, Bus Driver effective January 20, 2012
President Fornella asked if any Board member had any objections to including in the motion
the two items below from the revised Executive Session agenda. No members express any
opposition.
Michael Beran, Substitute High School Physics Teacher, effective February 10,
2012, unless a suitable substitute is found prior to that date.
Mariann Mackey, High School English Teacher, effective at the end of the
2011-2012 school year. Mrs. Mackey would like to continue her EPR position
as the Director/Producer for the fall production and the spring musical for the
2012-2013 school year.
Roll Call – All Yes
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Burroughs seconded Newcomer on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of
Pupil Personnel, Dr. Nanci Sullivan for Board approval to hire Joe Farkas, Jr. as a Classroom
Paraeducator in the Middle School at the probationary rate of $11.01/hour effective January 25,
2012. After completing a successful probationary period the rate will be $13.77/hour.
Roll Call – All Yes
President Fornella asked if any Board member had any objections to including in the motion
the two items below from the revised Executive Session agenda. No members express any
opposition.
Burroughs seconded Vezzi on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Middle School
Principal David Deramo for Board approval to appoint Harriett Dausch as the Middle School Lead
Secretary effective March 31, 2012. Mrs. Dausch will receive her current salary; in addition she
will receive the Lead Secretary stipend of $1,350 per year prorated for the 2011-2012 school
year.
Roll Call – All Yes
Newcomer seconded Petrillo on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of
Transportation Donna Harshman for Board approval to hire Frank DeThomas as a Bus Driver at
the hourly rate of $21.45 for the 2011-2012 school. Ms. Harshman is recommending his
probationary period be waived due to the fact that he has been a substitute bus driver since
September 2010.
Roll Call – All yes
Brinsky seconded Newcomer on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators
for Board approval to hire the following substitutes (call-as-needed) personnel:
Tammy Caye, Student Monitor at the rate of $7.50/hour and Paraeducator at
the rate of $8.65/hour.
MaryAnn Connolly, Student Monitor at the rate of $7.50/hour
William Miklavic, Bus Driver at the rate of $12.00/hour and Bus Aide at the rate
of $8.65/hour
Kim Eldridge, Student Monitor at the rate of $7.50/hour, Paraeducator at the
rate of $8.65/hour and Clerical at the rate of $8.65/hour
Kevin Quinlan, Bus Driver at the rate of $12.00/hour and Bus Aide at the rate
of $8.65/hour
Suzanne Faingnaert, Bus Driver at the rate of $12.00/hour and Bus Aide at the
rate of $8.65/hour
Beth Vinoski, Bus Driver at the rate of $12.00/hour and Bus Aide at the rate of
$8.65/hour
Sandra Miglioretti, Student Monitor at the rate of $7.50/hour and Paraeducator
at the rate of $8.65/hour.
Emily Lowery, Art Education Teacher
Kelly Hollis, Social Studies Teacher
Chelsea Marshall, Business Computer & Information Technology Teacher
Roll Call – All Yes
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Burroughs seconded Petrillo on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators
for Board approval of the following home bound tutors for the 2011 – 12 school year:
Matt Tucker, effective December 19, 2011
Wendy Williams, effective January 3, 2012
Denise Sarnowski, effective January 9, 2012
Newcomer seconded Vezzi on the following:
Roll Call – All yes
Recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators for Board approval of the following
EPR’s for the 2011-12 school year:
Graduation Project Steering
Committee
Mary Quirk ½ pay (Maureen Pedzwater and
Nicole Marchinsky were approved in August, but
Ms. Pedzwater resigned the position)
Mentor of New Teachers Jeff McGowan for Jessica Amato to continue to
the 2 nd Semester
Mentor of New Teachers Kathy Macurak for Gretchen Mzyk
Model United Nations Mary Quirk
SAP Coordinator Kevin Sutter
Student Council – High School Felix Yerace
President Fornella asked if any Board member had any objections to including in the motion
the item below from the revised Executive Session agenda. No members express any
opposition.
Sandy Fiumara, Marci Gras Dance Coordinator
Roll Call – All Yes
Brinsky seconded Newcomer on the recommendation of the Superintendent and High School
Principal Scott Milburn for Board approval for the following student teachers to complete their
student teaching experience during the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year. There will
be no cost to the district.
Kristy Budavich, a California University of PA student to be with English
teacher Nicole Marchinsky
Jordan Lowery, a Robert Morris University student to be with Social Studies
teacher Don Sekelik
Roll Call – All Yes
Newcomer seconded Petrillo on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators
for Board approval to grant a leave of absence to the following:
Jaclyn Berthney, Elementary Teacher, effective April 10, 2012.
Donna Castelli, Elementary Paraeducator, effective November 23, 2011
Roll Call – All Yes
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Burroughs seconded Petrillo on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Athletic Director Joe
Farkas, Head Girls Varsity Softball Coach Olivia Grenter, Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
Rich Bonnaure and the Head Boys Varsity Baseball Coach James Barton for Board approval of
the following resignations for the 2011-2012 season:
Amber Walker Assistant Softball Coach
Leah Schnelzer Assistant Softball Coach
Scott Brentin 8 th Grade Assistant Basketball Coach
Brandon Whitfield Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Roll Call – All Yes
Brinsky seconded Petrillo on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Athletic Director Joe
Farkas, head Swim Coach Matt Tucker and Head Cheerleading Coach Kim Collins for Board
approval to hire the following coaches for the 2011-2012 season:
Jacquelynn Jones, as Assistant Varsity Swimming Coach
Tara Rao, as 7 th /8 th Grade Head Cheerleading Coach
Roll Call – All Yes
Newcomer seconded Petrillo on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Athletic Director Joe
Farkas, High School Principal Scott Milburn along with the head fall season coaches for Board
approval of the following coaches for the 2012 season:
Football
Head Coach Joe Rossi $8,410.00
Assistant Coach Shane Patterson
Assistant Coach: Darren Schoppe
Assistant Coach (Varsity & 7/8 th ) Joe Farkas Jr.
Assistant Coach Ryan Faraci
Assistant Coach Mike Crown
Assistant Coach Bill Yost
7/8th Grade Head Coach Rick Chaussard
7/8th Grade Assistant Coach Patrick Onesko
7/8th Grade Assistant Coach Wesley Chappel
7/8 th Grade Assistant Coach Ron Totterdale
Boys Golf
Head Coach Bob Ruffolo $4,080.00
Assistant Coach Mike Perrott
Boys Soccer
Head Coach Rob Eldridge $6,060.00
Assistant Coach Jim Steele
Assistant Coach Derek MacKenzie
Assistant Coach Garrett MacKenzie
Assistant Coach Travis MacKenzie
7/8th Grade Head Coach Joe Becker
7/8 th Grade Assistant Coach Josh White
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Education
Girls Soccer
Head Coach Wayne Capra $6,060.00
Assistant Coach Harry Behling
Assistant Coach William Law III
Assistant Coach Marci Jackley
Assistant Coach Amber Capra
7/8th Grade Head Coach Charles Roth
7/8th Grade Assistant Coach Eric Magliocca
7/8 th Grade Assistant Coach Katie Caprio
Girls Volleyball
Head Coach Scott Sundgren $6,060.00
Assistant Coach Danielle Rudolph
Assistant Coach Theresa DiMarco
Roll Call – All Yes
Petrillo seconded Burroughs on the recommendation of the Superintendent and High School
Principal Scott Milburn for Board approval to permit Joe Silhanek, High School Teacher and Dean of
Students and Mary Quirk, Enrichment Coordinator to accompany approximately 8 students to
Harrisburg to compete in the Pennsylvania Economics Challenge from Wednesday, April 11, 2012
thru Thursday, April 12, 2012. The estimated cost of the trip would be $1,365 and no money would
be raised using fundraisers. Students will be responsible for all school work missed during their
absence. Appropriate adult to student ratios for supervision will be assured by the administration.
Roll Call – All Yes
Brinsky seconded Newcomer on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Staff Training
Specialist Kim Sahady for Board approval to dispose of the attached list of instruction manuals used
for community instruction as per Board Policy 706.1.
Roll Call – All Yes
Sray seconded Petrillo on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent Dr.
Michael Loughead and High School Principal Scott Milburn for Board approval to add AP English 11 -
Language and Composition as a new course in the high school for the 2012-2013 school year. This
course will replace the Advanced Honors 11 English course currently being offered.
Roll Call – All Yes
Petrillo seconded Burroughs on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Assistant
Superintendent Dr. Michael Loughead and High School Principal Scott Milburn for Board approval of
the attached list of textbooks for the revised Social Studies curriculum at the high school. They will
be on display for 30 days in the Administration Building.
Roll Call – All Yes
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Newcomer seconded Petrillo on the recommendation of the Superintendent and High School
Principal Scott Milburn for Board approval to permit Brandon Flannery, Shawn McArdle and Maureen
Pedzwater to accompany 21 students to the FBLA State Leadership Conference and Competition
from Sunday, April 15, 2012 through Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in Hershey, PA. The total cost of
the trip would be $6,859.00. Students would be responsible for making up all school work during their
absence. Appropriate adult to student ratios for supervision will be assured by the administration.
Transportation
There were no items discussed.
Athletics
Personnel items were discussed in Executive Session.
Construction
There were no items discussed.
Roll Call – All Yes
Burroughs seconded Vezzi on the request from Solicitor Fred Wolfe for the Board to approve a
motion to submit the Developer Agreement letter between the South Fayette Township and the
School District.
Roll Call – Burroughs, Newcomer, Vezzi, Brinsky,
Czaplicki – All Yes
Sray – Abstain
Petrillo – not in the room
Bill Newcomer asked for clarification on the Chesapeake Energy letter, in which Solicitor Fred Wolfe
responded that they are asking for the Board to approve a motion to assign the lease rights over to
Range Resources. Mr. Wolfe informed the Board that if they do not approve the motion, the rights
would remain with Chesapeake Energy. He also informed the Board that how the Board votes on the
motion does not affect where the drilling will occur.
Alex Czaplicki and Paul Brinsky asked for additional information before voting. Mr. Wolfe will forward
the additional information to all Board members for review.
Miscellaneous
Burroughs seconded Petrillo for the Board to approve the 2012-13 school calendar (with revisions
from the original calendar received at the January 17, 2012 Committee meeting).
Roll Call – All Yes
Petrillo seconded Burroughs for the Board to approve adoption of Resolution 12-01 Opposing Tuition
Vouchers, urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to not implement a tuition voucher program in
the Commonwealth or any other program that would have an effect similar to that of a tuition voucher
program.
Roll Call – All Yes
Newcomer seconded Vezzi for the Board to approve adoption of Resolution 12-02 Tri-State Study
Council, University of Pittsburgh D. Richard Wynn 2012 Distinguished Board Award Nomination, in
which recipients represent elected dedicated and proficient community members who voluntarily
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serve their students, Districts, community, and state as they directly influence and affect District
academics, athletics, and the arts.
Roll Call – All Yes
Newcomer seconded Petrillo for the Board approve adoption of Resolution 12-03 Partners for Public
Education which brings partners together, provides them with information about public education
policy in Pennsylvania, and creates connections with public schools in communities where partners
live.
David Taylor announced that Harrisburg would be sending a team to help with the organization of
the meeting here in the District on February 29, 2012. Vice President Burroughs announced she
would also help.
Roll Call – All Yes
Brinsky seconded Newcomer for the Board to approve Alan Vezzi to replace Todd Petrillo as the
Parkway West Representative for 2012.
Roll Call – All Yes
Petrillo seconded Vezzi for the Board to approve the motion to approve Alex Czaplicki as the
alternate replacing Alan Vezzi to the SHASDA Board for 2012.
Solicitors Report
Expenditures
Roll Call – All Yes
Czaplicki seconded Newcomer for the Board to approve the motion to amend the error in the minutes
as discovered by the District’s auditors, from the May 24, 2011 meeting to accurately reflect that the
payment of monthly invoices from the General Fund was from check number 42299 to check number
42476 rather than from check number 42299 to check number 42439 as incorrectly stated in the prior
minutes.
Roll Call – All Yes
Vezzi second Brinsky to authorize payment of monthly invoices from the General Fund for the
amount of $1,202,210.62 beginning with check number 43765 through check number 44142 and the
Cafeteria Fund for the amount of $100,546.65 beginning with check number 5739 through check
number 5788. These expenditures are from November 23, 2011 through January 26, 2012.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Roll Call – All Yes
Executive Committee Report President Len Fornella
Nothing to report
South Fayette Foundation Len Fornella
President Fornella reminded everyone of the fund raiser Oldies Concert on March 3 at the
SNPJ Club featuring the Mansfield 5 and the Four Townsmen.
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PSBA/Legislative Committee Report Teresa Burroughs
Vice President Burroughs announced she would assist Mr. Taylor with the Partners for
Public Education Resolution.
Parks and Recreation Paul Brinsky/Alex Czaplicki
Nothing to report
Parkway West Alan Vezzi (new appointment)
Mr. Vezzi reported that Parkway is increasing tuition .26% and for ACE a 21% increase.
The ACE program is being restructured with cyber learning options. Parkway is requesting
school districts to add a link on their websites for Parkway.
SHASDA Frank Morelli
Dr. Rondinelli announced that Tom Templeton from PSBA was in attendance at the
SHASDA meeting and the discussion centered on effective Board/Superintendent
relationships. She also announced the Principals Dinner on February 23, 2012 would be
attended by herself, High School Principal Scott Milburn and Senior Abby Bastaroli.
SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS TO HEAR FROM RESIDENTS AND/OR TAXPAYERS
Natalie Kuglar – Meadow Drive commented that the current ordinance does not allow drilling in
residential or conservation areas, also the current House and Senate bills reflect the same.
Board member Mr. Czaplicki informed the Board that regarding Affiliated Marketing that there is no
Middle or High school currently participating in the program. Mr. Czaplicki will be talking to a consultant.
Brinsky seconded Newcomer to adjourn the meeting at 10:38 p.m. and enter into Executive Session to
discuss legal issues.
Voice Vote – All Yes
President Fornella announced that there would be no items to vote on after Executive Session.
Brinsky seconded Newcomer on the motion to enter into Executive Session at 10:38 p.m.
Voice Vote – All Yes
Vezzi seconded Newcomer to exit out of Executive Session at 10:58 p.m.
Voice Vote – All Yes
Vezzi seconded Newcomer to adjourn the meeting at 10:58 p.m.
Voice Vote – All Yes
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Cynthia Geisler, Board Secretary
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