2013-03-18 Board Meeting Minutes

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3-18-13 Page 1

UPPER ST. CLAIR BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013 - 7:00 P.M.

CENTRAL OFFICE BOARD ROOM

PRESIDING: Barbara L. Bolas, President

Notice having been advertised and posted and members duly notified, the regular meeting of the Board of School

Directors was held on March 18, 2013 in the Central Office Board Room. School Board Members in attendance: Mrs. Barbara L. Bolas, President Mr. Louis P. Mafrice, Jr., Vice-President Mrs. Amy L. Billerbeck Mrs. Buffy Z. Hasco Mr. Frank J. Kerber Mr. Louis M. Oliverio Mrs. Angela B. Petersen Mrs. Rebecca A. Stern School personnel in attendance: Dr. Patrick O’Toole, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sharon Suritsky, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Dr. Judith Bulazo, Director of Curriculum & Professional Development Ms. Frosina Cordisco, Director of Business & Finance Mr. Raymond Berrott, Director of Technology Ms. Eloise Stoehr, Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Ms. Melissa Garvin, Supervisor of Special Education Mrs. Mary Ann Stabile, Stenographer Mr. Robert Prorok, Solicitor

CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Bolas) Mrs. Bolas called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. STAR SPANGLED BANNER Jillian Vlah, Grace Trocano, Becca DeGregorio, Nick Sembrat, Jon Wang, and Luke Graci, high school students,

sang the Star Spangled Banner.


RECOGNITION OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ANYTHING GOES (O’Toole) Dr. O’Toole recognized the following high school students for the successful production of the High School Spring

Musical Anything Goes and presented them with certificates of recognition and $5.00 Aramark awards. Jillian Vlah, Hope Harcourt Grace Trocano, Student Director Becca DeGregorio, Chinese convert Nick Sembrat, Billy Crocker Jon Wang, Elisha Whitney Luke Graci, Lord Evelyn Oakleigh Dr. O’Toole recognized Lorraine Milovac, Spring Musical Choral Director, and Paul Fox, Spring Musical

Producer/Sponsor. Mr. Fox was given a special recognition and standing ovation for serving as Producer/Sponsor of thirty (30) High

School Spring Musicals, in addition to directing five (5) choral musicals during this tenure with the School District.

Mr. Fox is retiring at the end of the 2012-13 school year. READING OF THE MISSION Mrs. Hasco read the following School District Mission Statement:

Developing lifelong learners and responsible citizens for a global society is the mission of the Upper St. Clair School District, served by a responsive and innovative staff who in partnership with the community provides learning experiences that nurture the uniqueness of each child and promote happiness and success.

SHARED BELIEF STATEMENT #4 FROM STRATEGIC PLAN Mr. Kerber read the following Shared Belief Statement #4 from the Strategic Plan: We believe that: the quality of the School District impacts the quality of life in the community. RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS (REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) There were no residents’ comments at this time. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Bolas) MOTION: By Petersen: I move that the Board approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Hasco, and carried on unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: By Mafrice: I move the approval of the minutes of the February 25, 2013 Board meeting.

Seconded by Billerbeck, and carried on unanimous voice vote. MOTION: By Mafrice: I move the approval of the minutes of the March 11, 2013 Board meeting.

Seconded by Billerbeck, and carried on unanimous voice vote. (Mrs. Bolas and Mrs. Billerbeck abstained from voting.)


MIDDLE SCHOOLS RENOVATION PROJECT (O’Toole/Cordisco)

APPROVAL OF FINAL CHANGE ORDERS FOR BOYCE & FORT COUCH PROJECTS

MOTION: By Stern: The Committee recommends and I move that the Board approve the following final changes orders for projects at Boyce and Fort Couch Middle Schools AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Kerber, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

Project Change Order Vendor Amount

Boyce School A-2 B-15

Canfield Development Walter Mucci Construction, Inc.

($1,000.00) ($7,800.00)

Fort Couch School B-9 Gurtner Construction Company, Inc. ($3,147.62)

APPROVAL OF TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND TO MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FUND

MOTION: By Billerbeck: The Committee recommends and I move that the Board authorize a

transfer of up to $30,000 from the General Fund to the Middle School Construction Fund in order to fund the remaining Project requirements. Seconded by Petersen, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (O’Toole) APPROVAL OF COMMENDATIONS & RECOGNITIONS - ATTACHED Dr. Suritsky read the Commendations & Recognitions. MOTION: By Oliverio: I move that the Board approve the Commendations & Recognitions AS ATTACHED. Seconded by Kerber, and carried on unanimous voice vote. 2013-14 BUDGET UPDATE - ATTACHED

Dr. O’Toole and Ms. Cordisco presented an update regarding the 2013-14 budget, including Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 1 key dates, key revenue assumptions, professional retirements and replacement costs, key cost drivers, proposed 2013-14 budget figures, final 2012-13 budget figures to date, long term plan review, proforma 2013-14 budget projections, proforma millage calculation, and next steps. Ms. Cordisco provided clarification regarding the Pennsylvania School Employees’ Retirement System and no ongoing architectural fees related to LEEDS. Dr. O’Toole noted that Liz Hall, Director of Advancement, is working hard on alternative funding for the District.

Dr. O’Toole and Ms. Cordisco responded to questions and comments of Board members.

Mr. Berrott shared information regarding the proposed 2013-14 technology budget, including the main budget items and proposed lease for 2013-14.

Mr. Berrott and Dr. Bulazo responded to questions and comments of Board members.

Dr. O’Toole welcomed Board members to meet with him or his administrative staff if they wanted to spend additional time reviewing details regarding the budget.

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ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORT APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT MOTION: By Hasco: I move that the Board approve the Academic Mental Health Services

Agreement with Wesley Spectrum Services for a mental health therapist AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. Seconded by Petersen, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: By Kerber: The Committee recommends and I move that the Board approve the following Consent Agenda items. Seconded by Stern, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.

a. APPROVAL OF 2013-14 SCHOOL CALENDAR - ATTACHED Approve the 2013-14 School Calendar AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

b. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL LISTINGS - ATTACHED Approve the Personnel Listings, pending receipt of all paperwork and required clearances, AS ATTACHED.

c. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT PERFORMANCE AUDIT REPORT FROM PA

DEPARTMENT OF AUDITOR GENERAL FOR SCHOOL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2009 AND JUNE 30, 2010

Accept the Performance Audit Report from the Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General for the school years ending June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2010 AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

d. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT - 3-11-13 INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT - 3-18-13

Approve the Treasurer’s Report AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING, including approved total of Bill List and Check File Listing as follows:

Fund 10 (General Fund) - $912,202.29

e. APPROVAL OF 2013-14 PARKWAY WEST BUDGETS Approve the Parkway West Career and Technology Center General Operating Budget in the amount of $5,763,571 and the Building Rental Budget in the amount of $556,242 for the 2013-14 school year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.


f. APPROVAL OF 2013-14 AIU PROGRAM OF SERVICES BUDGET Approve the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Program of Services Budget for the 2013-14 school year in the amount of $3.8 million AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

ADJOURNMENT It was moved, seconded, and carried on unanimous voice vote that the meeting adjourn at approximately 8:42 p.m. Barbara L. Bolas, President BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Frosina C. Cordisco, Secretary BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Submitted by: Mary Ann L. Stabile School Board Stenographer

COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

MARCH, 2013

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Congratulations are extended to the 15 USC Odyssey of the Mind teams that competed in the Western PA Region Tournament. Seven of the USC teams won the honor to advance to the PA State Finals on April 13. 1st Place Problem 4 (Balsa) – Division 2 and the Ranatra Fusca Award, Odyssey’s highest award, for exceptional creativity went to teammates: Reese Benonis, Maggie Bryant, Dylan Gollinger, Benjamin Hrehocik, Graham Kretschmar, Maxwell Turnwald, Ayush Sharma. 1st Place Problem 2 (Technical) – Division 2 and the Omer Award for outstanding creativity and detail in their solution went to teammates: Chase Banton, Liam Carse, Tyler Clark, Arushi Kewalramani, Allie Ryave, CJ Stott, Vicki Wang. 1st Place Problem 3 (Classics) – Division 3 went to teammates: Kyle Austin, Nicole Churbock, Mary Kate Kauffelt, Maddie Oppelt, Anna Rosati, Alexa Schlein. 1st Place Problem 4 (Balsa) – Division 3 went to teammates: Hunter Carson, Rebecca Knapp, Ahmed Mohamed, Jake Murphy, Josh Simmons, Sydney Turnwald. 1st Place Problem 5 (Performance) ‐ Division 1 went to teammates: Antara Cleetus, Justin Maglin, Joseph Markovitz, Anna McShane, Anika Sinha, Callahan Sollie, Larkin Sollie. 2nd Place Problem 2 (Technical) – Division 2 went to teammates: Ethan Bowman, Jagadeesh Gummadi, Laura Lapham, Neale Misquitta, Jr, Sheb Rosati, Emily Walsh. 3rd Place Problem 3 (Classics) ‐ Division 1 teammates: Bear Bottonari, Sara Hess, Shivani Jajoo, Maxwell Mandler, Owen Mandler, Alex Mitchell, Noelle Pirain.

Boyce/Ft. Couch

Congratulations are extended to sixth grader Sam Ding and seventh graders Kevin Chen and Sahil Doshi who placed in the top 10 out of over 170 students competing in the MathCounts competition. Kevin, the top‐ranked USC representative in the Countdown Round, finished 3rd overall. He will be continuing on to the MathCounts State Competition on March 23, 2013. Congratulations to all of our competitors who qualified, practiced, and represented Upper St. Clair with honor at this competition.

High School

Dmitry Wilding and Taylor Weiner are commended for being named to the Parkway West Career & Technology Center 2012‐2013 National Technical Honor Society for their work in Welding Technology.

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Preliminary OverviewPreliminary Overview

2013-14 General Fund Budget

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• PDE Act 1 Key Dates:

– April 8 – Budget review

– April 22 – approve Proposed Final Budget

– May 1 – Allegheny County provides each school district with a certified report for the homestead properties

– May 14 – Budget review

– May 28 (Tuesday) – approve Final BudgetMay 28 (Tuesday) approve Final Budget

– May 31 – deadline to adopt the Proposed Final Budget

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– June 30 – deadline to adopt the Final Budget

20132013--14 Preliminary Budget14 Preliminary Budget• Key revenue assumptions:

– No proposed tax increase– No proposed tax increase – No “windfall” from County wide tax reassessment– Earned income tax increase of 3%

Basic Education Funding increase of $160 000– Basic Education Funding increase of $160,000 – Special Education funding at the same level as 2012-13– Reimbursement from retirement expense increase by $600,000 as a result

in the PSERS mandated employer rate increase from 12 36% to 16 93%in the PSERS mandated employer rate increase from 12.36% to 16.93%– Debt service state reimbursement increase of about $400,000 due to

higher debt service payments– Possible decrease of up to 8.7% of BABS bonds rebate from the IRS due p

to sequestration or up to $99,000– Other federally funded programs such as Special Ed IDEA and ACCESS

reduced due to sequestration and other possible federal funding levels

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Actual 2010- Actual 2011- Final Budget Proposed Final $ Increase %No Tax Increase - MillagedActual 2010-

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12Final Budget

2012-13Proposed Final Budget 2013-14

$ Increase (Decrease)

% Increase Comments

Revenues

Local Revenues $44,969,820 $46,836,322 $48,673,285 $48,989,763 $316,478 0.7%Increase from $4 million of new construction and 3% EIT Growth

No Tax Increase - Millage Remains Revenue Neutral

State Revenues $10,733,492 $11,164,187 $11,843,000 $13,164,605 $1,321,605 11.2%Increase related to higher PSERS

and Rental reimbursements

Federal Revenues $4,415,658 $2,719,503 $2,622,078 $2,167,945 ($454,133) -17.3%Decrease related to sequestration

and federal funding uncertaintyOther Funding Sources $1,807,823 $1,075,675 $0 $0 $0

Total Revenues $61,926,793 $61,795,686 $63,138,363 $64,322,313 $1,183,949 1.9%

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20132013--14 Preliminary Budget14 Preliminary Budget15 P f i l ti t d• 15 Professional retirements announced

• By discipline:– 1 K-12 Curriculum Leader (.5)/Teacher (Music)

1 El t C i l L d /T h– 1 Elementary Curriculum Leader/Teacher– 1 Elementary Curriculum Leader (.5)/Teacher (Art)– 1 Department Chair and Elementary Librarian– 2 Elementary Teachers– 1 Elementary Physical Education Teacher– 1 Elementary Resource Teacher– 1 Elementary/Special Ed Teacher– 1 Middle School Art Teacher– 1 Middle School Guidance Counselor/Teacher– 1 Middle School Librarian– 1 Middle School Nurse– 1 High School Math Teacher1 High School Math Teacher– 1 High School Resource Teacher

– Replacements costs are assumed in the current 2013-14 budget draft - savings estimated at $750,000 for the 15 retirements

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• Key cost drivers:

– Planned debt service increase of approximately $1.5 million

PSERS mandated employer cost increase of over $1 3– PSERS mandated employer cost increase of over $1.3 million

– Healthcare cost increase of 7% or $400,000

– Retiree healthcare cost increase of about $200,000 due to $ ,the higher number of retirees

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20132013--14 Preliminary Budget14 Preliminary BudgetActual Actual Final Budget Proposed Change from2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 12-13 Budget % Change

Revenue $61,926,793 $61,795,686 $63,138,363 $64,322,313 $1,183,949 1.9%

Expensesp100 Salaries $31,503,419 $32,122,030 $30,800,597 $30,960,167 $159,570 0.5%200 Benefits $10,875,797 $11,875,021 $12,985,048 $15,008,883 $2,023,835 15.6%300 Contracted Services $3,863,066 $3,515,013 $3,649,696 $3,779,729 $130,033 3.6%400 Purchased Services $1,543,570 $1,800,665 $1,584,305 $1,616,155 $31,850 2.0%

$ $ $ $ $ 20 7%500 Other Purchased Services $2,645,867 $2,714,650 $2,260,605 $2,729,347 $468,743 20.7%600 Books and Supplies $1,907,644 $1,752,968 $1,961,216 $1,899,025 ($62,191) -3.2%

700 Equipment $981,215 $995,434 $697,084 $884,053 $186,969 26.8%800 Miscellaneous Fees $6 831 972 $5 933 491 $6 657 851 $6 364 238 ($293 613) -4 4%800 Miscellaneous Fees $6,831,972 $5,933,491 $6,657,851 $6,364,238 ($293,613) 4.4%

900 Other Uses $2,241,863 $994,733 $1,170,980 $3,072,389 $1,901,409 162.4%Total Expenses $62,394,413 $61,704,005 $61,767,382 $66,313,986 $4,546,604 7.4%

Revenues Less Expenses ($467 620) $91 681 $1 370 981 ($1 991 674)Revenues Less Expenses ($467,620) $91,681 $1,370,981 ($1,991,674)Reserve for PSERS from refinancing $402,094Budget Outcome * $1,773,075 ($1,991,674)

* To be designated for future state-mandated PSERS obligations.($218,599)


20132013--14 Preliminary Budget14 Preliminary BudgetAs of March 11

Final Budget for 2012-13 $61,767,382Final Budget for 2012 13 $61,767,382Preliminary Budget Staff Additions (Reductions):Elementary teacher (Boyce) - enrollment related $77,290Security personnel $64,832HS biology teacher adjustment $27,458gy j

Total Staff Additions $169,580Educational, Programming and Technology Increases (Decreases):Charter/cyber school tuition payments - budget adjustment $201,825Replace 500 HS student laptops per CFF ($565,000 financed through a 5 yr. lease @ 4%) $114,000Athletic supplies, officials, etc. $52,950Network equipment replacement $50,000Purchase 200 student IPADS for BO and FC ($116,000 financed through 5 yr lease @ 4%) $24,000Lower Supplies and Books ($62,191)

$380,584

Increase in Special Ed Contracted Services primarily for autistic support $130 644Increase in Special Ed Contracted Services, primarily for autistic support $130,644Total Educational, Programming and Enabling Technologies Requests $511,228

Existing Staff Salary and Benefit Cost Increases (Decreases):Higher PSERS Employer Contributions $1,397,356Higher Healthcare Cost $609,131Overall salary increases, net of the $850,000 savings from 17 retirements $159,570

Total Salary and Benefit Cost Increases $2,166,057

Significant Business and Operational Increases (Decreases):Debt Service $1,530,797Higher Transportation Contracted Services $270,000All Others ($101,058)


Total Business and Operational $1,699,739

Total Increases (Decreases) Under Consideration as Outlined Above $4,546,604

Total Proposed Final Budgeted Expenses $66,313,986

Budget and Long Term Plan ReviewBudget and Long Term Plan ReviewBudget and Long Term Plan ReviewBudget and Long Term Plan Review

Budget BudgetPSERS 2007 08 2008 09 2009 10 2010 11 2011 12 2012 13 2013 14 2014 15 2015 16 2016 17 2017 18

ForecastPSERS 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Expense $2,078,306 $1,416,214 $1,500,172 $1,760,461 $2,708,042 $3,806,954 $5,204,310 $6,740,667 $8,337,319 $9,342,245 $9,829,506PSERS Employer Rate 7.13% 4.76% 4.78% 5.64% 8.65% 12.36% 16.93% 21.31% 25.80% 28.30% 29.15%

State Reimbursement $1,018,092 $702,480 $746,391 $855,946 $1,406,124 $1,903,477 $2,602,155 $3,370,333 $4,168,660 $4,671,122 $4,914,753Net PSERS Expense $1,060,214 $713,734 $753,780 $904,515 $1,301,918 $1,903,477 $2,602,155 $3,370,333 $4,168,660 $4,671,122 $4,914,753

Millage for PSERS 0.639 0.430 0.452 0.540 0.777 1.125 1.529 1.970 2.424 2.701 2.827

Budget BudgetDebt Service 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Forecast

Principal + Interest $3,997,374 $4,208,893 $5,711,709 $8,070,003 $4,611,643 $6,672,893 $8,203,690 $8,137,867 $8,139,580 $8,139,942 $8,097,868State Reimbursement $451,088 $531,516 $625,809 $873,479 $439,727 $545,433 $927,795 $927,795 $927,795 $927,795 $927,79535% Reimbursement for BABS Bonds $349,679 $1,701,143 $1,134,096 $1,134,096 $1,035,430 $1,035,430 $1,035,430 $1,035,430 $1,035,430Proceeds from Construction Fund - Interest during gConstruction $649,405 $1,053,088Net Debt Service Expense $3,546,285 $3,677,377 $4,086,816 $4,442,292 $3,037,820 $4,993,364 $6,240,465 $6,174,642 $6,176,355 $6,176,717 $6,134,643

Millage for Debt Service 2.138 2.215 2.448 2.650 1.812 2.951 3.668 3.610 3.591 3.572 3.529

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2009 Act 34 Hearing – 1.6 mill increase required for the Middle School Renovation Project

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Forecast Reflecting the recent PSERS Projections Actual 2010-11 Actual 2011-12

Budget 2012-13

Budget 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Total Revenues $61,926,793 $61,795,686 $63,138,363 $64,322,313 $66,685,048 $68,839,565 $70,731,271 $72,398,015

Total Expenditures $62,394,413 $61,704,005 $61,767,382 $66,313,986 $69,087,176 $72,175,425 $74,714,184 $76,737,855

Budget Outcome* ($467,620) $91,681 $1,773,075 ($1,991,674) ($2,402,127) ($3,335,860) ($3,982,913) ($4,339,841)Millage Increase 0.000 0.437 0.445 0.452 0.460

* State-mandated PSERS Expenditures, Net of Reimbursement $904,515 $1,301,918 $1,903,477 $2,602,155 $3,370,333 $4,168,660 $4,671,122 $4,914,753PSERS Employer Rate 5.64% 8.65% 12.36% 16.93% 21.31% 25.80% 28.30% 29.15%

Millage Required for PSERS 0.540 0.777 1.125 1.529 1.970 2.424 2.701 2.827


Budget and Long Term Plan ReviewBudget and Long Term Plan ReviewForecast Reflecting the recent

PSERS Projections Actual 2010-11 Actual 2011-12 Budget 2012-13 Budget 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18Total Revenues $61 926 793 $61 795 686 $63 138 363 $64 322 313 $66 685 048 $68 839 565 $70 731 271 $72 398 015

Budget and Long Term Plan ReviewBudget and Long Term Plan Review

Total Revenues $61,926,793 $61,795,686 $63,138,363 $64,322,313 $66,685,048 $68,839,565 $70,731,271 $72,398,015Total Expenditures $62,394,413 $61,704,005 $61,767,382 $66,313,986 $69,087,176 $72,175,425 $74,714,184 $76,737,855

Budget Outcome* ($467,620) $91,681 $1,773,075 ($1,991,674) ($2,402,127) ($3,335,860) ($3,982,913) ($4,339,841)

Millage Increase 0.400 0.330 1.618 0.000 0.437 0.445 0.452 0.460

* State-mandated PSERS Expenditures, p ,Net of Reimbursement $904,515 $1,301,918 $1,903,477 $2,602,155 $3,370,333 $4,168,660 $4,671,122 $4,914,753PSERS Employer Rate 5.64% 8.65% 12.36% 16.93% 21.31% 25.80% 28.30% 29.15%


F t R fl ti G 'Forecast Reflecting Governor's PSERS Proposal Actual 2010-11 Actual 2011-12 Budget 2012-13 Budget 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Total Revenues $61,926,793 $61,795,686 $63,138,363 $63,992,634 $66,071,398 $68,012,297 $70,092,499 $72,318,772Total Expenditures $62,394,413 $61,704,005 $61,767,382 $65,654,629 $67,859,875 $70,520,887 $73,436,641 $76,579,369

Budget Outcome* ($467,620) $91,681 $1,773,075 ($1,661,995) ($1,788,477) ($2,508,591) ($3,344,141) ($4,260,597)

Millage Increase 0.400 0.330 1.618 0.000 0.437 0.445 0.452 0.460




Net Savings of Governor's PSERS Plan on Budget Outcome $329,679 $613,651 $827,269 $638,772 $79,243Net Millage Savings 0.194 0.359 0.481 0.369 0.046

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Current Projected Budget Outcome for 2012-13 and 2013-14 ($218,599)

Net Savings from Governor's Proposed PSERS Employer Rates $329 679Net Savings from Governor s Proposed PSERS Employer Rates $329,679

Reinstatement of IRS Rebate Reduction per Sequestration $98,666

$ $$50,000 Investment in Network Equipment to Capital Reserve (use of Bond Proceeds) $50,000

Cost Reduction for each Professional Retirement not Filled ($50,000 plus PSERS and FICA + health care), net of reimbursement $72,583

Net Effect on the Budget Outcome $332,328


ProformaProforma 20132013--14 Budget and 14 Budget and P j tiP j tiProjectionsProjections

Proforma Budget and Forecast Reflecting Governor's PSERS

Proposal and Other Reductions Actual 2010-11 Actual 2011-12Budget 2012-

13Budget 2013-

14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18T t l R $61 926 793 $61 795 686 $63 138 363 $64 085 717 $66 163 605 $68 103 448 $70 182 401 $72 407 215Total Revenues $61,926,793 $61,795,686 $63,138,363 $64,085,717 $66,163,605 $68,103,448 $70,182,401 $72,407,215

Total Expenditures $62,394,413 $61,704,005 $61,767,382 $65,526,463 $67,726,107 $70,381,026 $73,290,160 $76,425,709

Budget Outcome* ($467,620) $91,681 $1,773,075 ($1,440,746) ($1,562,502) ($2,277,578) ($3,107,759) ($4,018,494)Millage Increase 0.400 0.330 1.618 0.000 0.437 0.445 0.452 0.460




ProformaProforma Millage CalculationMillage Calculationgg

Assuming 100% of the Unresolved Tax Appeals Allowance

2012-13 as of May 1 2012

2013-14 as of Dec 2012

Allowance for New

Construction/Additions

Allowance for Unresolved

Tax Appeals as of Dec 2012 Net 2013 14

$ CHANGE (Dec May)

% ChangeTax Appeals Allowance May 1, 2012 Dec 2012 Additions of Dec 2012 Net 2013-14 (Dec - May) Change

Assessed taxable values $1,692,292,670 $2,030,049,782 $4,186,100 $53,806,790 $1,972,056,892 $279,764,222 16.5%

Millage in 2012-13/Proforma 2013-14 25.718 21.439 22.070 (3.65) -14.2%

Real Estate Revenues $43,522,383 $43,522,383 $43,522,383 $0 0.0%


2012-13 as of May 1, 2012

2013-14 as of Dec 2012

Allowance for New

Construction/Additions

Allowance for Unresolved

Tax Appeals as of Dec 2012 Net 2013-14

$ CHANGE (Dec - May)

% Change




Allowance for Allowance for


2012-13 as of May 1, 2012

2013-14 as of Dec 2012

New Construction/

Additions

Unresolved Tax Appeals as

of Dec 2012 Net 2013-14$ CHANGE (Dec - May)

% Change





20132013--14 Preliminary Budget14 Preliminary Budget• Next Steps• Next Steps

– Continued due diligence through May includes:– Staffingg– Enrollment– Class size considerations

R d l t f– Redeployment of resources– Scheduling– Electives– Programming – Contracted services– Administrative support– Operational reviews

– April and May – Proposed Final and Final Budget


April and May Proposed Final and Final Budget adoptions

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Q & A


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Customizing Learning, Nurturing Potential … Delivering Excellence

Proposed


•  High School CFF Equipment Replacement - $565,000 Rationale: The original CFF equipment was grant-funded in 2007 and is approaching seven years in age. To continue our initiatives at the High School, such as CFF, BlendedSchools, STEM, and 21st Century Goals, we need to replace those laptops.

•  Expansion of 21st Century Classroom/iPads - $116,000 Rationale: Currently we have a 5th grade team and a 7th grade team with “1:1” iPads. We should expand to 6th grade and 8th grade, to have a team at every grade level. Then, we can evaluate data during and after the 2013-2014 school year and plan the next steps for the District.

Strategic Plan Goal: Purchase and update hardware/software on a regular cycle to support the curriculum.

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•  Lease – approximately $681,000 over five years ($144,000 per year) –  iPads –  iPad carts –  MacBook laptops –  Mac minis

Strategic Plan Goals: • Update, improve and maintain the District’s technology infrastructure. • Purchase and update hardware/software on a regular cycle to support the curriculum.


•  Server and Networking Infrastructure - $50,000 Rationale: The High School has an aging infrastructure of equipment that is approximately ten years old. We need to begin phasing in replacements over the next few years.

•  Existing Lease Payments - $275,000

Currently, the District has three concurrent capital leases for technology, with one maturing at the end of the 2013-2014 school year.

Strategic Plan Goal: Update, improve and maintain the District’s technology infrastructure.

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•  2240/648 Software Licenses - $106,000 This amount represents our annual software license fees, for initiatives such as InfoSnap, Edline, Microsoft (Windows and MS Office), SchoolWires, off-site backup, Google Archiving, Internet filtering, and AlertNow.



•  Totals – for the main proposed budget items in the Technology budget

–  New lease (for iPads, iPad carts, MacBook laptops, Mac minis) $ 144,000 –  Server and networking infrastructure $ 50,000 –  Existing lease payments from previous years $ 275,000 –  Software licenses $ 106,000

$ 575,000


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May June

2014

January February

March April

December

UPPER ST. CLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT

2013-14 ADOPTED SCHOOL CALENDAR

2013

September October

July August

November

= Teacher Inservice/ = No School = Half Day Early Dismissal for Students

No School for Students

August 14 New Teacher Orientation

August 15 New Teacher Induction

August 21 Teacher Inservice #1 (Staff Opening Day)* Student Teacher

August 22 Teacher Inservice #2 (Act 80)*

August 23 Teacher Inservice #3 (Classroom Management #1/Flex)*

August 26 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

September 2 NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY August 5 8

September 12 Elementary Open Houses (Early Dismissal @ 12:45 pm) September 20 20

September 19 Boyce Open House (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm) October 21 23

September 25 First Marking Period Progress Reports November 18 19

October 3 Fort Couch Open House (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm) December 15 15

October 9 High School Open House (Early Dismissal @ 12:20 pm) January 21 22

October 11 Half Day Early Dismissal for Students** February 18 19

(Teachers' Professional Development) March 20 21

October 25 First Marking Period Ends April 16 17

October 28 Teacher Inservice #4 (Classroom Management #2)* May 20 20

October 29 Teacher Inservice #5 (Parent/Teacher Conferences/Inservice)* June 9 10

November 5 Teacher Inservice #6 (Parent/Teacher Conferences/Inservice)*

November 8 First Marking Period Report Cards Total Days 183 194

November 28 & 29 NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING RECESS

December 3 Second Marking Period Progress Reports

December 23 - January 1 NO SCHOOL - WINTER RECESS

January 17 First Semester & Second Marking Period Ends

January 20 Teacher Inservice #7 (Classroom Management #3)*

January 21 Second Semester Begins

January 31 Second Marking Period Report Cards

February 14 Teacher Inservice #8 (Act 80)

February 17 NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS' DAY

February 20 Third Marking Period Progress Reports

March 7 Half Day Early Dismissal for Students**

(Teachers' Professional Development)

March 28 Third Marking Period Ends

March 31 Teacher Inservice #9 (Classroom Management #4)*

April 11 Third Marking Period Report Cards

April 14-18 NO SCHOOL - SPRING RECESS

April 21 Teacher Inservice #10 (Flex)

April 24 Boyce Celebration of Learning (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm)

May 1 Elementary Schools S.T.A.R. Night (Early Dismissal @ 12:45 pm)

May 6 Fort Couch Celebration of Learning (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm)

May 8 Fourth Marking Period Progress Reports

May 23 NO SCHOOL - Snow Make-Up Day #1

May 26 NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY

June 12 Second Semester & Fourth Marking Period Ends - Pending Snow Make-Up Days

June 12 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Pending Snow Make-Up Days

June 13 Teacher Inservice #11 (Classroom Management #5) - Snow Make-Up Day #2*

June 16 Kennywood Day

June 26 Report Cards Available on Edline for High School and Middle Schools/Mailed for Elementary Schools

*No School for Students on Teacher Inservice Days

**Half Day Early Dismissal Times for Students

October 11 and March 7:

High School - 10:55 a.m.

Elementary Schools - 11:30 a.m.

Middle Schools - 11:55 a.m.

Winter Recess commences at the close of school on Friday, December 20.

Spring Recess commences at the close of school on Friday, April 11.

In accordance with Basic Education Circular 24 P.S. §15-1502, Days Schools Not to be Kept Open,

the following days are official local School District holidays: Labor Day,Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving,

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day.

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PERSONNEL LISTINGS

March 18, 2013

Board Meeting

Professional Staff – Leave of Absence

Name Location Assignment Type of Leave Leave Dates

Lowell, Kathryn Ft. Couch General Science

Teacher

Personal Leave 1st semester 2013-2014

school year

Professional Staff – Change of Status

Name Location Assignment From To

McLaughlin, Jessica Streams Elementary Teacher Personal Leave 9-4-12

through 12-21-12

Personal Leave 9-4-12

through 6-11-13

Muncie, Jenna Streams Elementary (Long-

Term Substitute) for

Jessica McLaughlin

9-12-12 through

12-21-12

9-12-12 through 6-13-13

Professional Staff – Retirement

Name Location Assignment Notification Date Last Date Worked

Fox, Paul High School .50 Curriculum Leader

Fine & Performing

Arts / Music Teacher

2-26-13 Last day of CL/Teacher

responsibility for the 2012-2013

school year

Idler, Carolyn Baker Physical Education

Teacher

2-28-13 Last day of Teacher responsibility

for the 2012-2013 school year

Johnston, Anne Streams Special Education

Teacher

2-26-13 Last day of Teacher responsibility


O’Hara, Gail .6 Boyce /

.4 Baker

School Nurse 2-26-13 Last day of School Nurse


school year

Peresie, Barbara Eisenhower Librarian / Librarian

Department Chair

2-27-13 Last day of Librarian


school year

Scureman,

Michele

Eisenhower .50 Curriculum Leader

Fine & Performing

Arts / Art Teacher



school year

Starr, Barbara Streams Elementary Teacher 2-27-13 Last day of Teacher responsibility


Toth, Zoltan Ft. Couch Guidance Counselor 2-28-13 6-28-13

Williams, Barbara Baker Curriculum Leader /

Elementary Science

Teacher



school year

Classified Staff – Elections

Name Location Assignment Effective Salary

Biondo, Joyce High School Part-time Nutrition Center Worker 3-18-13 $11.05/hr.

Classified Staff – Leave of Absence

Name Location Assignment Type of Leave Leave Dates

Culligan, Michael High School Custodian Return from Personal Leave 3-5-13

Classified Staff – Retirement

Name Location Assignment Notification Date Last Date Worked

Pitcairn, Hedy Boyce Head Secretary 3-4-13 6-28-13

District Substitute List – Additions

Professional:

Name Certification(s) Effective

Jones, Peter Chemistry 7-12 3-5-13

Kress, Lauren Elementary K-6 3-7-13

District Substitute List – Deletions

Professional:

Name Type of Substitute Effective

Amelio, Debra Nurse 2-26-13

Hardy, Heathy Nurse 2-26-13

Petursson, Cheryl Nurse 2-26-13

Rubio, Shawna Nurse 2-26-13

Franzetta, Krisa Elementary K-6, Early Childhood N-3, Special

Education N-12, Mid Level English 7-9

2-27-13

Other:

Name Type of Substitute Effective

Biondo, Joyce Nutrition Center Worker 3-15-13

Rubio, Shawna Bus Attendant/Aide 2-26-13

Extra-Curricular Activities – Reappointments

Name Position Salary

Coleman, Terry Sports Conditioning Assistant $600

Corr, Pat Sports Conditioning Assistant $600

Morton, Shawn Sports Conditioning Assistant $700

Ophermann, Shari Middle School Choreographer $1,000

Render, Jim Sports Conditioning Coordinator $700

Robbins, Tom Sports Conditioning Assistant $600

Zelinski, Dan Sports Conditioning Assistant $500

Extra-Curricular Activities – New Appointments

Name Position Salary

Althaus, Bryan Sports Conditioning Assistant $500

Dressler, Shannon Middle School Girls Softball Assistant Coach $1,000

Erny, Rachel High School Track Assistant Coach Volunteer

Keller, Josh Middle School Girls Softball Assistant Coach Volunteer

Poissant, Brett Girls Lacrosse Coach Volunteer

Schonberg, Carly Girls Softball Assistant Coach $2,600

Extra-Curricular Activities – Deletions

Name Position Effective

Coffman, Kevin Assistant Boys Tennis Coach 3-5-13

Kestler, Geoffrey Assistant Basketball Coach 3-7-13

Documents

2013-03-18 Board Meeting Minutes