McGUFFEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the McGuffey School District was held on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at the McGuffey High School Large Group Instruction Room, Claysville, PA. President, Joyce Knestrick, called the meeting to order at 7:02p.m. Roll Call of Board Members was taken. A quorum was established. President Knestrick led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: ADAMS, GROUP, HARDEN, KNESTRICK, LEASURE, RICHEY, SHRIVER, SZYGENDA, TEAGARDEN
Also present were Mr. Joseph Stefka, Superintendent; Mr. Scott Burchill, Business Administrator, and Solicitor, Christina Lane.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES - None RECOGNITION - None PRESENTATIONS Architects Presentations regarding Joe Walker Air Conditioning 1. McKinley & Associates 2. HHSDR 3. H.F. Lenz Company AASA Conference, San Francisco - Sheryl Fleck gave a power point presentation APPROVAL OF MINUTES Background Information: The minutes of the May 21, 2009, school board meeting are submitted for approval. MOTION: Szygenda moved, seconded by Shriver, administrative recommendation to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2009, school board meeting as submitted.
NOTE: Agenda Items Schedule of Bills and Treasurers Report listed below are a combined motion: SCHEDULE OF BILLS Background Information: The Schedule of Bills is presented for approval. TREASURERS REPORT Background Information: The Treasurers Report is presented for approval.
McGuffey School District School Board Meeting Thursday, June 25, 2009

MOTION:

Shriver moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve the above agenda items Schedule of Bills from May 27, 2009 June 26, 2009 (checks #00044522 00044732), as submitted in the amount of $10,855.56, and May 2009 Treasurers Report, as submitted. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - agenda items *Mark Simon SF Twp addressed his rejection to the Joe Walker air conditioning project COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION(S) MOTION: Teagarden moved, seconded by Richey, authorize the administration to post and advertise any vacancies that may occur between board meetings and to report to the board at the next meeting.
Questions from the Board None Questions from the Public None VOICE VOTE MOTION: ALL YES
Shriver moved, seconded by Richey, approval to sell two (2) unused & unnecessary pottery wheels to Tom Lane, at a cost of $50/each.
Discussion amongst board members to amend motion to include [proceeds to go to the McGuffey High School Library]. MOTION: Shriver moved, seconded by Richey, approval to sell two (2) unused & unnecessary pottery wheels to Tom Lane, at a cost of $50/each, with proceeds to go to the McGuffey High School Library Club.
Questions from the Board None Questions from the Public None VOICE VOTE ALL YES
(MOTION AMENDED) Background Information: McGuffey School District would like to serve students with more significant disabilities in the district instead of outside placements starting the 2009-2010 school year. Permission is requested to post and if necessary, advertise for three aides. MOTION: Harden moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to approve to post and advertise, if necessary, for three aides.

Group moved, seconded by Harden, approval to change and advertise the July 2009 Board meeting from July 16, 2009, to July 23, 2009.
Background Information: Sarah Cyprowski, special education teacher, has submitted her letter of resignation from McGuffey School District. MOTION: Leasure moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation, to accept, with regret, the resignation of Sarah Cyprowski and authorize the administration to post and advertise, if necessary, for the position.
OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT NOTE: Agenda Items 1 & 2 listed below are a combined motion: 1. 2. Background Information: Dr. Christiansen is requesting homebound instruction for Student A, grade 5, for medical reasons. Background Information: Dr. Oscar Urrea is requesting homebound instruction for Student B, grade 12, for medical reasons. Szygenda moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve Application for Homebound Instruction for Student A, grade5, for medical reasons and Application for Homebound Instruction for Student B, grade 12, for medical reasons. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: Waiver of Formal Hearing and Agreement between McGuffey School District and Student C and Parents/Guardians for violations of the Districts Drug and Alcohol Policy Shriver moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve the Waiver of Formal Hearing and Agreement between McGuffey School District and Student C and Parents/Guardians for violations of the Districts Drug and Alcohol Policy: 1. Student C agrees to be immediately excluded from attending the McGuffey School District for a six (6) week period. 2. Parent agrees to this period of exclusion and will sign all appropriate paperwork necessary to effectuate such exclusion. 3. The six (6) week period of exclusion shall begin with the first day of suspension of May 15, 2009, and will continue into the 2009-2010 school year. 4. During the period of exclusion, Student C will also be prohibited form being present on District property unless specifically authorized by the superintendent and will be prohibited from attending any District sponsored events or activities, whether on District property or otherwise. 5. The parties agree that Student C will attend an alternative education program at the District beginning June 1, 2009, ad throughout the period of exclusion. 6. During the period of exclusion, Student C must submit to a drug and alcohol assessment by a licensed drug and alcohol facility and comply with its recommendations. Prior to readmission, a written verification that the drug and alcohol assessment and recommendations have been completed must be submitted to the high school administration. Parents assume all costs and responsibilities relative to the drug and alcohol assessment and recommendations. 7. The parties agree that Student C will return to school on or about September 21, 2009, provided that all conditions as set forth in paragraph 6 have been met. 8. Upon return to McGuffey School District, Student C will be required to attend a school-based support (SST) group during the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year. 9. The partied further agree that Student C will be on Bad Standing with the District through the end of the second nine week grading period of the 2009-2010 school year. 10. The parties further acknowledge that a juvenile petition will be filed by the District. 11. Any violation of the aforesaid provisions shall result in a hearing before the board of education.

Background Information: The Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded McGuffey School District $10,000 for its work in inclusive practices. These funds are to continue and/or expand the Districts work in the area of inclusive practices for the 2008-2009 school year due to the participation in the PDE Exemplary Practices visit that took place in the fall 2008. Szygenda moved, seconded by Shriver, administrative recommendation to approve the 2008-2009 Inclusive Practices Mini-Grant Agreement in the amount of $10,000. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: Request to submit the application and accept funds for the following 209-2010 Federal Program: Title IV - Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities - $6,726.00
McGuffey School District School Board Meeting June 25, 2009
Group moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to authorize the administration to submit the application and accept funds for the 2009-2010 Federal Program Title IV - Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities in the amount of $6,726.00. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: The following CARDMAN courses were proposed for a first reading at th May 21, 2009, school board meeting: Revisions Course Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Science Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 4 Spanish AP Grade Level K 7 9-12 9-12 10-12 11-CARDMAN # 524 McGuffey #

6548 6824

Equine Science and Small Animal Science 10-New Course Horticulture 3 MOTION: 10-12 645
Group moved, seconded by Shriver, administrative recommendation to approve the above listed CARDMAN courses for adoption. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: Snee Dental Associates will continue as school dentists for the 2009-2010 school year. The cost of $3.00 per exam will remain the same as 20082009 school year. Szygenda moved, seconded by Leasure, administrative recommendation to approve Snee Dental Associates as school dentists for the 2009-2010 school year at $3.00 per exam. VOICE VOTE ALL YES

Background Information: Claysville Family Practice [Dr. Jay Ziegler, Dr. Fred Landenwitsch, Dr. Janine Rihmland, Dr. John Six, and Wilma Groethe (CRNP)] will continue to perform physicals for students in grades 1, 6, and 11 for the 2009-2010 school year (at the same stipend as last year - $4,000.00). Shriver moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve Claysville Family Practice as school physicians to perform physicals for students in grades 1, 6, and 11 for the 2009-2010 school year at a stipend of $4,000.00. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: Students at Claysville Elementary have participated in the Accelerated Reader program for the past several years. A request is being submitted to maintain summer library hours for students every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Staff have volunteered their time to monitor the library and administer the Accelerated Reader quizzes. There is no cost to the District. Group moved, seconded by Leasure, administrative recommendation to approve to maintain summer library hours for Claysville Elementary every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at no cost to the District. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: McGuffey Community Bible Program is requesting the Release Time Bible Program (RTBP) for the 2009-2010 school year. The program will be available to all 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at Claysville Elementary and would be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays on the following dates: September 22-23 through December 8-9, 2009, and March 16-17 through May 18-19, 2010. Shriver moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve the Release Time Bible Program (RTBP) for Claysville Elementary for the 2009-2010 school year. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: McGuffey Youth Football is requesting permission to use the high school stadium for four (4) Sunday football games: September 13, September 20, September 27, and October 11, 2009. Group moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve McGuffey Youth Football to use the high school stadium for Sunday football games on September 13, September 20, September 27, and October 11, 2009, as per the terms and conditions of the McGuffey School District Facilities Use Application.
Discussion followed to amend motion to include agenda item #12.
Background Information: McGuffey East and McGuffey Razorbacks football teams are requesting permission to use the high school stadium for football games on Sunday, November 1, 2009. Group moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve McGuffey Youth Football to use the high school stadium for Sunday football games on September 13, September 20, September 27, and October 11, 2009, as per the terms and conditions of the McGuffey School District Facilities Use Application and administrative recommendation to approve McGuffey East and McGuffey Razorbacks football teams to use the high stadium for football games on Sunday, November 1, 2009, as per the terms and conditions of the McGuffey School District Facilities Use Application.

NOTE: Agenda Items Superintendents Report #11 & #12 listed above are a combined motion. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
(MOTION AMENDED) 13. Background Information: Claysville Elementary PTO would like to hold the following fundraisers for the 2009-2010 school year: SCRIP Cards Westmoreland Fundraising Discount Booklets & Butter Braids (fall 2009) Sarris Candies (spring 2010) Market Day Szygenda moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve Claysville Elementary PTO to hold Westmoreland fund-raisers (fall 2009) and Sarris Candies fund-raisers (spring 2010). VOICE VOTE 14. ALL YES
Background Information: In order to provide funding for special events, activities, student incentives, extracurricular programs, and equipment, fund- raisers are conducted by both the Joe Walker PTO and Joe Walker STARS (Students Taking a Responsible Stance) Joe Walker PTO fund-raisers: Art Magnets Market Day Log Cabin Candles Open House Bake Sale, School Spirit Items & Raffle Sarris Candy Sale Scholastic Book Fair Joe Corbi Spring Sale School Spirit Items - T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Promotional Items Joe Walker STARS Fund-Raisers: Fall and Spring Lemonade Sale (in warm weather) Pencil Sale
Group moved, seconded by Leasure, administrative recommendation to approve Joe Walker PTO and Joe Walker STARS fund-raisers for the 2009-2010 school year. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: Dona Malesic, high school/middle school librarian, is requesting permission to declare the list of AV items below as unused and unnecessary and discard the items (obsolete or broken): Make Model Serial No. Item TV JC Penney Accusan Unable to read Fax machine Savin 3687 C0509200104 Tape player Eiki 3279A AC120460H210N Overhead projector (brown) - no make, model, serial no. provided TV Panasonic CT20G13W LC8L320957 VCR LXF1X Overhead projector AV14 (brown & green) - no make, model, serial no. provided Overhead projector 24 (brown & green) - no make, model, serial no. provided
Shriver moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to declare the list of AV items as unused and unnecessary and authorize the administration to discard the items. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: Rifle Coach Howard Ashbrook is requesting permission to submit the NRA (National Rifle Association) Foundation Grant for rifle team equipment and supplies for the 2010-2011 school year and middle school shooting orientation program. Szygenda moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation authorization to submit the NRA Foundation Grant for the 2010-2011 school year and accept funds if awarded. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Superintendents Report: For Your Information: 1. Use of Facilities

Executive Session MOTION: Group moved, seconded by Shriver, to hold an executive session to discuss the following: Personnel Student issue Negotiations 8:30 p.m. 9:15 p.m.

Executive Session

Background Information: The transfer process has been completed. MOTION: Shriver moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve the transfers for the 2009-2010 school year as outlined in the attachment.
Questions from the Board None Questions from the Public None VOICE VOTE 7 YES 2 NO (RICHEY, TEAGARDEN)
Background Information: The music department has been reorganized due to retirement. MOTION: Richey moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to eliminate the current part-time music position at the middle school.
Group moved, seconded by Szygenda, to approve the Usage Agreement for Carsons Bottom property, as presented. (see attachment)
Harden moved, seconded by Group, to approve the MOU between MEA and McGuffey School District. (see attachment)
Szygenda moved, seconded by Group, to approve adjudication for Student A, as presented.
Personnel 1. Background Information: Linda Ramsey, elementary teacher, has submitted her official irrevocable notification of retirement effective upon the conclusion of the 2008-2009 school year (June 5, 2009). Harden moved, seconded by Leasure, administrative recommendation to accept, with regret, the official retirement of Linda Ramsey, effective June 5, 2009. VOICE VOTE 2. ALL YES
Background Information: Erin Lambie has earned tenure and permanent professional employee status as a result of three years of satisfactory teaching in the McGuffey School District. Group moved, seconded by Szygenda, administrative recommendation to grant tenure and permanent professional employee status to Erin Lambie. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
NOTE: Personnel Agenda Items #3 and #4 listed below are a combined motion: 3. Background Information: The building principals are recommending hiring the following teachers as technology leaders for the 2009-2010 school year: Elaine Budner Elaine Calvert Teresa Engler Michael Calvert Claysville Elementary Joe Walker Elementary McGuffey Middle School McGuffey High School
The technology leaders will be paid $1,000 at the end of the school year after all reports have been submitted and approved. The program is funded through Title II Part A.

Background Information: The following names in nomination have been submitted for the posting of department/grade level chairmanships (term of office: July 1st to June 30th): Computer Department Foreign Language Reading Department Elaine Calvert Jenna Greco-Fuerte Laurel Celani
Group moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve Elaine Budner, Elaine Calvert, Teresa Engler, and Michael Calvert as technology leaders for the 2009-2010 school year at a stipend of $1000 paid through Title II Part A, and approve Elaine Calvert, Jenna Greco-Fuerte, and Laurel Celani as department chairpersons for the term of office July 1st to June 30th. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: Dave Haines, high school band instructor, is requesting permission to hire the following Marching Band staff for the 2009-2010 school year: John Herold Gene Cappellini Jeremy Polan Laura Maloney Sean Briggs Ryan Jones Susan Hartger Assistant Director Wind Instructor Percussion Instructor Color Guard Instructor Percussion Instructor Wind Instructor Wind Instructor Step B-3 Step C-3 Step C-3 Step C-2 No cost to District No cost to District No cost to District
Harden moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to approve the above listed individuals as Marching Band staff for the 2009-2010 school year. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: The Chief of Police (armed) for the McGuffey School District is hired annually. Tom Molinaros salary for the 2008-2009 school year was $29,000. Harden moved, seconded by Szygenda, administrative recommendation to rehire Tom Molinaro as Chief of Police (armed) for McGuffey School District at a salary of $30,000 with no other benefits for the 2009-2010 school year.
The work year shall consist of 187 days, attend all school board meetings, district special events as assigned by the superintendent, and be available for assignment by the district administration as needed.

VOICE VOTE 7.

ALL YES
Background Information: Larry Sprowls works four (4) hours per day as a security guard during the school year, patrolling the high school/middle school complex after school hours. His hourly rate for the 2008-2009 school year was $11.75. Harden moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to approve the rate of pay for security guard Larry Sprowls at the rate of $12.25 per hour for the 2009-2010 school year. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: Sandra Roach works five (5) hours per day as a security guard during the school year. Her current rate of pay is $12.95 per hour for the 2008-2009 school year. Her hourly rate for working as a crossing guard is $13.55 per hour for the 2009-2010 school year. Group moved, seconded by Shriver, administrative recommendation to approve the rate of pay for security guard Sandra Roach at the rate of $13.55 per hour for the 2009-2010 school year. VOICE VOTE ALL YES

Discussion followed.

Background Information: The interview process for the physics teaching position has been completed. Szygenda moved, seconded by Richey, administrative recommendation to hire Brandon Ingram as high school physics teacher, at Bachelors- Step 1, effective for the 2009-2010 school year, subject to assignment and per the terms and conditions of the Agreement between McGuffey Board of Directors and McGuffey Education Association, and pending receipt of all required clearances and medical exams. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: The interview process for the agricultural science teaching position has been completed. Richey moved, seconded by Leasure, administrative recommendation to hire Renee Cambruzzi as high school agricultural science teacher at Bachelors - Step 1, [10 months 207 days] effective for the 2009-2010 school year, subject to assignment and per the terms and conditions of the Agreement between McGuffey Board of Directors and McGuffey Education Association, and pending receipt of all required clearances and medical exams. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: The interview process for the high school physical education teaching position has been completed. Richey moved, seconded by Shriver, administrative recommendation to hire Michael Fatigante as high school physical education teacher at Bachelors - Step 1, effective for the 2009-2010 school year, subject to assignment and per the terms and conditions of the Agreement between McGuffey Board of Directors and McGuffey Education Association, and pending receipt of all required clearances and medical exams. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: The interview process for the position of girls basketball coach has been completed. Shriver moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to hire Amanda Burchett as girls basketball coach at Step A1 for the 2009-2010 winter season. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
NOTE: Agenda Items Superintendents Report #13 & #14 listed below are a combined motion. 13. Background Information: The coaching evaluation process has been completed for track coordinator Rick Barlow. The girls and boys finished with an overall record of 7-2, and they qualified for the WPIAL team tournament. Two individuals qualified for the PIAA tournament in two events each.

Background Information: The coaching evaluation process has been completed for girls varsity softball coach Jim Armstrong. The team finished with an overall record of 14-3. They qualified for the WPIAL playoffs and advanced to the second round. Shriver moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to rehire Rick Barlow as track coordinator at Step A-3 for the 2010 spring season and rehire Jim Armstrong as girls varsity softball coach at Step B-3 for the 2010 spring season. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: Nicole Bull is returning from a leave of absence as varsity boys tennis coach for the 2009 spring season. Harden moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to rehire Nicole Bull as varsity boys tennis coach at Step B-3 for the 2010 spring season. ROLL CALL 8 YES (RICHEY, SHRIVER, SZYGENDA, TEAGARDEN, ADAMS, GROUP, HARDEN, KNESTRICK) 1 ABSTENTION (LEASURE - see attachment)
Background Information: Placement on the substitute custodian list for the 2009-2010 school year: Jeffrey Ealy (clearances current) William Stollar (clearances current) Shriver moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve Jeffrey Ealy and William Stollar for placement on the substitute custodian list for the 2009-2010 school year. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: Superintendent Joseph Stefka and Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Beverly Arbore are requesting permission to attend Hiring the Best: Interviewing and Selecting Quality Teachers workshop co-sponsored by The Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) and Westmoreland IU 7, September 10-11, 2009, at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, PA. Estimated costs: Registration - $250.00 each; Lodging $279.00 each; and mileage - $176.00 (Total estimated cost: $1234.00). Group moved, seconded by Szygenda, administrative recommendation to approve Joseph Stefka and Beverly Arbore to attend Hiring the Best: Interviewing and Selecting Quality Teachers workshop, September 10-11, 2009, in Champion, PA (Paid through Title II Part A). VOICE VOTE ALL YES
BUSINESS 1. Background Information: Andrews & Price have submitted invoices with the Billing Date: May 31, 2009, and Balance Due: $3,065.00. Group moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve payment to Andrews & Price for invoices submitted with the Billing Date: May 31, 2009, in the total amount of $3,065.00. VOICE VOTE 2. ALL YES

Background Information: Gateway Engineers, Inc. is completing civil engineering services, providing construction documents for the slip repairs at the high school stadium per the work authorization dated November 24, 2008. The invoice is for professional services - work from April 27, 2009 to May 23, 2009. Shriver moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to approve payment of Invoice No. 151149 to Gateway Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $3,112.72 for civil engineering services, providing construction documents for the slip repairs at the high school stadium per the work authorization dated November 24, 2008. [Paid through the General Fund - this expenditure was not budgeted]. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
NOTE: Business Agenda Items #3 & #4 listed below are a combined motion. 3. Background Information: Gateway Engineers, Inc. is completing professional services for supply field and office work to prepare a subdivision/consolidation plan for multiple school district properties in accordance with the proposal dated March 18, 2009. This invoice is for professional services - work from March 30, 2009 to April 28, 2009. Background Information: Gateway Engineers, Inc. is completing professional services for supply field and office work to prepare a subdivision/consolidation plan for multiple school district properties in accordance with the proposal dated March 18, 2009. This invoice is for professional services - work from May 6, 2009 to May 29, 2009. Harden moved, seconded by Leasure, administrative recommendation to approve payment of Invoice No. 150631 in the amount of $7,183.20 and Invoice No. 151190 to Gateway Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $438.00 for supply field and office work to prepare a subdivision/consolidation plan for multiple school district properties in accordance with the proposal dated March 18, 2009 (Paid through the General Fund - not budgeted). VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: The University of Pittsburgh has submitted an invoice for 2009-2010 membership dues (Tri-State Area School Study Council) in the amount of $700.00. Shriver moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to approve payment to the University of Pittsburgh in the amount of $700.00 for 2009-2010 membership dues. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: AssetWorks, Inc. (previously Maximus) has submitted a Service Agreement for limited on-site update of capital asset records for the 2009-2010 school year. This update is necessary for the annual financial audit completed by Hosack, Specht, Muetzel & Wood LLP. Maximus was contracted last year at a price of $2,900. Shriver moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to approve the Service Agreement submitted by AssetWorks, Inc. for limited on-site update of capital asset records for the 2009-2010 school year in the amount of $2,900. (see attachment) VOICE VOTE ALL YES

NOTE: Business Agenda Items #3 & #4 listed below are a combined motion. 7. 8. Background Information: Amendment of the existing School District resolution providing for the assessment, levy, and collection of occupation tax. Background Information: The student van currently exceeds ten (10) years of age. As per District policy, this van will be taken out of service and will no longer be used for the transportation of students. It will be used as a maintenance van only. Shriver moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to adopt Resolution #2008/09-06, amending, clarifying, and restating the existing McGuffey School District resolution providing for the assessment, levy, and collection of occupation tax for general School District purposes, as presented, and Approve Resolution #2008/09-07 declaring one student van obsolete and the van driver be furloughed pursuant to Public School Code of 1949 and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. (see attachments) VOICE VOTE 9. ALL YES
Background Information: The District received notification from the PA Department of Education that $873,177 will be allocated from state gaming monies for the Homestead/Farmstead exclusion under the provisions of Act 50 and Act 1 for the school year beginning July 1, 2009. This resolution details the exclusion and all calculations involved in the accessed value reduction for approved homeowners. Group moved, seconded by Leasure, administrative recommendation to approve Resolution #2008/09-08 as presented, providing up to a $251.40 Homestead and Farmstead exclusion for those residents of the McGuffey School District that have been approved for the property tax relief by the Washington County Assessment Office. (see

attachment)

VOICE VOTE
Background Information: Preparation is needed for the closing of the 2008-2009 fiscal year books. Group moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve the following for the closing of the 2008-2009 fiscal year books: Close the 2008-2009 books as of June 30, 2009 Pay bills that arrive and are due by June 30, 2009 Transfer funds necessary for the completion of budget expenditures Direct the School District auditors to proceed with conducting the necessary financial transactions and audit for the close of the fiscal year Actions of the administration be reported at the next regularly scheduled board meeting VOICE VOTE ALL YES

Harden moved, seconded by Group, administrative recommendation to award the vendors for the athletic supplies for the 2009-2010 school year as listed above. VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: The cost of renewing Edline service for one year is $11,421.20. (Edline Web Hosting for Claysville Elementary, Joe Walker Elementary, McGuffey Middle School, and McGuffey High School).
Szygenda moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve the one year renewal of Edline (for web hosting at Claysville Elementary, Joe Walker Elementary, McGuffey Middle School, and McGuffey High School) at a cost of $11,421.20. (see

VOICE VOTE 17.

Background Information: Taylor Publishing has submitted a three year agreement for the high school yearbook. Group moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve the three year agreement between Taylor Publishing and McGuffey School District for school years 2009-2010; 2010-2011; and 2011-2012 at the following cost: (see attachment) *2009-2010 $18,434 *2010-2011 $19,135 *2011-2012 $19,976 VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: The Pennsylvania Department of Education has once more provided funding for the Community Action Southwest Head Start program in Washington and Greene Counties. This funding is identified as Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP). Harden moved, seconded by Leasure, administrative recommendation to approve the one year Lease Agreement between Community Action Southwest Head Start and the McGuffey School District for a classroom at Joe Walker Elementary. (see attachment) VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: Surfacing of the gymnasium floor was last completed during the high school/middle school renovation. Group moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to approve the full resurfacing of the gymnasium floor per Co-Stars pricing, at a cost of $24,400 by S&S Flooring, in the 2009-2010 school year. (see attachment) VOICE VOTE ALL YES
Background Information: The maintenance van (19 years old) has several mechanical issues that are cost prohibitive to repair. Therefore, permission is being requested to liquidate the McGuffey maintenance van. Group moved, seconded by Harden, administrative recommendation to declare the 1990 Ford Van - VIN IFBJS31H5LHB88111 as unused and unnecessary and authorize the administration to dispose as scrap material only. VOICE VOTE ALL YES