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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT
200 Hillvue Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
November 19, 2014
REGULAR MEETING
Visit our web site at www.northallegheny.org and click on
School Board for School Board updates.
http://www.northallegheny.org/
NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
Veteran’s Day
November 11, 2014
Thank you, Veterans!
NOVEMBER 12, 2014 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM
7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION Distinguished Achievement Awards
Update on Volunteer Clearance Policy
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
NOVEMBER 19, 2014 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM
7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING
Enrollment and Facilities Report
Capital Funding Plan
IT Plan Update
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
Thanksgiving Day November 27, 2014
Give thanks…
DECEMBER 3, 2014 – REORGANIZATION MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM
7:00 p.m. - REORGANIZATION MEETING
Election of Officers
Entertainment
Recess/Social
Reorganization (continued)
Report of Student Achievement
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
DECEMBER 17, 2014 – WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING
No reports scheduled at this time
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
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There is 1 item for Board Action and 2 items For Information Only.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. NASH SPRING MUSICAL – 42nd STREET
The Administration respectfully requests approval of the NASH Spring Musical, 42nd
Street,
to be presented in the NASH Auditorium on Wednesday, March 4; Thursday, March 5;
Friday, March 6; Saturday, March 7; and Sunday, March 8, 2015.
For Information This play was reviewed by the NASH Play Selection Committee which consists of staff,
students, community members, and Board Members and was unanimously approved. This
play will provide an opportunity for 50-60 students on stage, 60-80 musicians, 25-40
students as stage hands, and 10-20 other students serving in a variety of roles (costumes,
student directing, publicity, gophers, etc.). The Senior Citizens’ performance will be held on
Tuesday, March 3, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. STUDENT TEACHING REQUESTS
The following students have requested a student teaching assignment in the North
Allegheny School District during the 2014/2015 school year.
STUDENT TEACHER DATES SUPERVISING TEACHER
Julia Bloise
Duquesne University
1/5/15 to 4/24/15 Barbara Tarhi – IES
Grade 2
Erin Casey
Duquesne University
1/5/15 to 4/24/15 Terri Agie – IES
Grade 2
Melanie Cuddyre
Duquesne University
1/5/15 to 4/24/15 Jolene Cernicky – PES
Grade 1
Breanna Ferchak
Slippery Rock University
of Pennsylvania
1/20/15 to 3/13/15
3/17/15 to 5/7/15
David Woten – CMS
Music
Amy Kegel – HES
Music
CURRICULUM REPORT
November 19, 2014
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Patricia Hay
Duquesne University
1/5/15 to 4/24/15 Connie Ramsey – NASH
Latin
Allison Long
The Pennsylvania State
University
1/5/15 to 2/20/15
2/23/15 to 4/24/15
Amy Kegel – HES
Music
Courtney Geary – CMS
Music
Brittany O’Neil-Hankle
Edinboro University
10/22/14 to 12/22/14 Tammy Nelson – IES
Grade 3
Alexandra Sanzo
The Pennsylvania State
University
1/5/15 to 4/24/15 Robert Bell – NASH
Mathematics
Elizabeth Tumpa
The Pennsylvania State
University
1/5/15 to 4/24/15 Meredith Progar – NAI
Mathematics
Catie Witt
La Roche College
1/12/15 to 4/10/15 Joseph Truesdell – NASH
English
II. SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT – INTERNSHIP REQUEST
The following student has requested a School Counseling Internship in the North Allegheny
School District for the second semester of the 2014/2015 school year.
Student Dates Supervisor
Alexis Green 01/22/2015 – 05/15/2015 Jennifer Rosato
Slippery Rock University NASH Counseling Dept.
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There are 6 items for Board Action and 5 items For Information Only.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS
The Administration recommends approval of the following Accounts Payable lists:
A Supplemental Accounts Payable dated October 2014, in the amount of $12,185,617.00.
B. Accounts Payable list dated November 2014, in the amount of $166,373.61.
C. Supplemental Capital Reserve Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2014, in the amount
of $658,033.75.
D. Supplemental Technology Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2014, in the amount of $21,486.47.
E. Supplemental 2000 NASH/Newman Stadium Construction Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2014, in the amount of $0.00.
F. Supplemental CMS/IMS Construction Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2014, in the amount of $0.00.
G. Supplemental Capital Financing Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2014, in the amount of $1,134,447.66.
H. Supplemental Cafeteria Fund Accounts Payable dated October 2014, in the amount of $376,610.59.
II. PLANCON PART K - 2014 SERIES REFUNDING SERIES
The Administration recommends the approval and submission of PlanCon Part K “Project
Refinancing”.
The Complete documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.
FINANCE REPORT
November 19, 2014
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For Information Once approved by the School Board and the Department of Education, reimbursement on
the new Refunding Series of 2014 may begin. This note issue refunded the 2004 Series C
General Obligation Bonds. Debt service payments for the 2014 refunding notes began June
1, 2014.
III. PLANCON PART K - 2014 SERIES A REFUNDING SERIES
The Administration recommends the approval and submission of PlanCon Part K “Project
Refinancing”.
The Complete documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.
For Information
Once approved by the School Board and the Department of Education, reimbursement on
the new Refunding Series of 2014A may begin. This bond issue refunded the 2004 Series
B General Obligation Bonds. Debt service payments for the 2014 Series A refunding bonds
will begin November 1, 2014.
IV. BUDGETARY TRANSFERS
The Administration recommends the approval of the following budgetary transfers within the
framework of the 2014-2015 General Fund Budget, in accordance with the provision of
Section 687 of the School Laws of Pennsylvania:
FROM TO AMOUNT
2300-600 Supplies
Support Services-Administration
1100-600 Supplies
Regular Programs-Elem/Sec
$ 20
1100-100 Salaries
Regular Programs-Elem/Sec
2200-100 Salaries
Support Svcs – Instructional Staff
$ 5,000
1100-600 Supplies
Regular Programs-Elem/Sec
1300-400 Purchased Property Svcs
Vocational Education Programs
$ 535
TOTAL TRANSFERS FOR THE MONTH: 5,555 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET: 0.0040%
TOTAL TRANSFERS YEAR TO DATE: 19,038 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET: 0.0136%
V. COLLATERAL SECURITY REPORTS
The Administration recommends acceptance of the collateral securities reports submitted by the
depositories for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, which are included with this report.
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VI. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS EXPENDITURES
The Administration recommends the Board's acknowledgement of the student activities expenditure
listings for the months of July 2014 through September 2014.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS
The Administration reports the following Student Activities expenditures for September 2014:
A. Carson Middle $ 5,911.12
B. Ingomar Middle 10,321.65
C. Marshall Middle 9,983.61
D. NA Intermediate 18,585.22
E. NA Senior High 38,624.45
F. NA Athletic 46,078.75
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)
II. RECAPITULATION REPORT
Balance as of October 31, 2014 62,165,038
November Payroll Estimate 4,800,000
Group Insurance Estimate 1,300,000
Utilities & Advance Payments 800,000
Accounts Payable Estimate 900,000
Social Security & Retirement Estimate 1,395,000
Sub Total 9,195,000
Total 52,970,038
III. EXPENDITURE/REVENUE 2014-15 FORECAST
4 MONTHS
2014-15 2014-15 ACTUALS +
BUDGET 4 MONTHS FORECAST
REVENUE TOTAL ACTUAL TOTAL VARIANCE
LOCAL REVENUE 106,611,250 85,076,283 106,403,401 (207,849)
STATE REVENUE 27,979,456 7,193,801 28,335,862 356,406 (1)
FEDERAL REVENUE 1,707,233 (378,981) 1,679,597 (27,636)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 3,241,159 3,285,269 3,285,269 44,110
TOTAL REVENUE 139,539,098 95,176,372 139,704,129 165,031
EXPENDITURE
1000 SALARIES 67,310,967 14,790,820 66,347,187 963,780 (2)
2000 BENEFITS 35,393,086 9,388,338 34,646,387 746,699 (3)
3000 PROF SRVCS 3,332,843 681,339 3,293,748 39,095
4000 PURCH PROP SRVCS 3,927,387 1,514,951 3,790,523 136,864
5000 OTHER PURCH SRVCS 6,420,238 1,920,990 6,356,233 64,005
6000 SUPPLIES 3,869,915 1,127,974 3,759,038 110,877
7000 REPLACEMENT EQUIP 621,834 87,704 587,648 34,186
8000 OTHER OBJECTS 4,451,402 1,440,160 4,562,539 (111,137)
9000 OTHER FINANCING 14,211,426 10,717,205 14,207,205 4,221
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 139,539,098 41,669,481 137,550,508 1,988,590
FUND BALANCE INFORMATION WILL APPEAR AFTER ALL AUDIT ADJUSTMENTS FOR 2013-14
FISCAL YEAR HAVE BEEN COMPLETED IN DECEMBER.
* Budget Estimates are based on past year(s) average. Some variances may occur due to timing differences
from year to year.
(1) Includes Ready to Learn Block Grant additional allocation and debt reimbursement positive variance.
(2) Includes savings in facilities due to unpaid leave, special education assistants currently lower than budgeted,
professional salaries savings due to child rearing leaves and lower than budgeted amounts.
(3) Includes savings from decrease in estimate of medical rate increase.
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)
IV. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RELATED INTEREST INCOME AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2014
09/30/2014
ENDING
BALANCE
NET
CHANGE
10/31/2014
ENDING
BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
PNC BANK * 65,994,039.24$ (3,829,000.94)$ 62,165,038.30$
PSDLAF * 6,589.51 0.01 6,589.52
PLGIT * 860,006.25 - 860,006.25
WEST VIEW SAVINGS * 51,968.98 4.37 51,973.35
FEDERATED INVESTORS 113,631.98 0.90 113,632.88
TOTAL 67,026,235.96$ (3,828,995.66)$ 63,197,240.30$
*Includes term investments - may involve penalty for early withdrawal. These investments do not include accrued interest.
CAFETERIA FUND
FIRST NATIONAL BANK 1,021,456.94$ (92,497.49)$ 928,959.45$
PSDLAF 16,331.97 0.07 16,332.04
STUDENT ACCOUNT BALANCES (192,200.42)
TOTAL 1,037,788.91$ (92,497.42)$ 753,091.07$
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
PNC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 8,235,719.16$ (657,697.67)$ 7,578,021.49$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED NET OF TRANSFERS (2,166,311.14)$
REMAINING BALANCE 5,411,710.35$
TECHNOLOGY FUND
PLGIT 547,802.20$ (21,184.03)$ 526,618.17$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (142,970.23)$
REMAINING BALANCE 383,647.94$
NASH/NEWMAN STADIUM CONSTRUCTION
PNC 300 NASH CONSTRUCTION FUND 7,943.73$ 0.34$ 7,944.07$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (16,999.99)$
REMAINING BALANCE (9,055.92)$
CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND
PNC CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND 101,220.34$ 4.30$ 101,224.64$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (72,065.48)$
REMAINING BALANCE 29,159.16$
CAPITAL FINANCING FUND
US BANK CAPITAL FINANCING FUND 1,591,122.56$ (1,134,407.09)$ 456,715.47$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (425,347.33)$
REMAINING BALANCE 31,368.14$
SWAPTION FUND
PNC SWAPTION FUND 5,676,330.77$ 30,220.95$ 5,706,551.72$
NEWMAN STADIUM
PSDLAF 88,858.50$ 0.37$ 88,858.87$
GRAND TOTAL 84,313,022.13$ (5,704,555.91)$ 78,608,466.22$
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)
V. SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
BANK ACCOUNTS - STATUS CMS IMS MMS NAI NASH NASH
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETIC
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
CASH BALANCE - 08/31/2014 $17,700.88 $60,455.88 $32,667.19 $79,309.99 $317,936.99 $61,737.18
DEPOSITS - SEPTEMBER 2014 21,691.73 7,695.76 27,482.46 62,741.95 45,815.10 122,022.96
SUBTOTAL 39,392.61 68,151.64 60,149.65 142,051.94 363,752.09 183,760.14
EXPENDITURES - SEPTEMBER 2014 5,911.12 10,321.65 9,983.61 18,585.22 38,624.45 46,078.75
CASH BALANCE - 09/30/2014 $33,481.49 $57,829.99 $50,166.04 $123,466.72 $325,127.64 $137,681.39
PLUS $ IN:
PLGIT MM $472.59 $971.36 $4,703.33 $4,251.44 $88,119.52 $2,544.94
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There are 2 items For Information Only.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. BUS #35 ACCIDENT
On October 29, 2014, bus #35 was involved in an accident at the intersection of Bradford
Road and Route 19. There were no students onboard at the time of the accident. Bus #35
was traveling north on Route 19 and making a left turn onto Bradford Road when it was
struck by a car travelling southbound on Route 19. The bus was struck in the rear of the
vehicle approximately four to five feet from the rear bumper. Northern Area police
investigated the accident. The driver of the car was transported to Allegheny General
Hospital where she was released the following day with minor injuries.
There was significant damage to both vehicles. Estimates are pending.
II. BUS #92 ACCIDENT
On October 31, 2014, bus #92 had completed the turn from Ferguson Road to Post Road
when a car traveling in the opposite direction lost control of his vehicle due to wet roads and
struck the bus in the rear bumper. There was minor damage to both the bus and the
car. There were two students onboard the bus who were not injured. McCandless police
investigated the accident.
TRANSPORTATION REPORT
November 19, 2014
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There are 7 items for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. RESIGNATION(S)
The Administration recommends approval of the following Resignation(s):
Grace Kreuer Bus Driver, Transportation Retirement
Effective 1/5/15
34 Years @ NA
Clifford Poff Bus Driver, Transportation Resignation
Effective 11/26/14
Carol Sena Business Secretary, NAI Resignation
Effective 11/14/14
Bryce Thompson Utility Maintenance, Facilities Resignation
Effective 11/25/14
The Administration recommends the termination of Garage Helper 702586 effective
October 31, 2014.
The Administration recommends the termination of Temporary Custodian 704038
effective October 30, 2014.
II. APPOINTMENT(S)
The Administration recommends approval of the following Appointment(s):
Confidential
Catherine Colaella Business Systems Analyst, CAO $63,000
(for A. DeAngelis) (Pro-rated)
Effective 12/1/14
HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT
November 19, 2014
tember 25, 2013
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT
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Professional
The Administration recommends approval of the following Professional Substitute(s) to
work on an as-needed basis starting at $80.00/day.
Eric Astorino Sarah Boyle Samantha Bruggeman
Michelle Bush Michael Cochran Jenna Gannon
Barbara George Jennifer Graham Elizabeth Heid
Jordan Herbert Lindsay Hulker John Inserra
Cassidy Kavanagh Mercedes Mancuso Jennifer Matelan
Caitlin McManus Tyler Mesisca Valerie Moore
Kaila O’Malley Dennis O’Neil Casey Pattyn
Kimberly Rock Hayley Ross Nicole Scrabis
Shana Webb Jodie Yoklic
Paraprofessional
Tammy Forrest Special Education Assistant, MES $13.22/hr.
Effective 10/16/14 Class II-C
(for K. Leech) 7 Hours/Day
187 Days/Yr.
Jane Gwaltney Student Services Assistant, IES $13.08/hr.
Effective 10/30/14-6/11/15 Class III
(for B. Notaro) 4 Hours/Day
187 Days/Yr.
The Administration recommends approval of the following Paraprofessional Substitute(s)
to work on an as-needed basis starting at $8.50/hour.
Helen Jones Glenda Martin Kimberly McCartney
Julianti Muljanto Sharon Smith Kelly Yatcko
Classified
Frank Toy Maintenance Level IV, Facilities $23.12/hr.
(for J. Cole)
Effective 12/8/14
Gary Mullen Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation $14.86/hr.
Effective 11/17/14
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Athletic
The Administration recommends approval of the following Student Employees to work on
an as needed basis as Pool Lifeguard(s) at $7.75/hr.:
Mike Hanlon Mike Littlefield Case Van Heest
For Information
Mrs. DeGregorio, Professional, was approved in the October Board Report with a start date
effective 10/13/14. Mrs. DeGregorio actually started on a day-to-day basis as of 10/6/14 and
began her Long-Term Substitute assignment on 10/13/14.
III. WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S)
Professional
The Administration recommends approval of a change from the day-to-day substitute rate
to $164.00 for Christine Adams, substituting at FES. The effective date for this change is
10/9/14.
The Administration recommends approval of a change from the day-to-day substitute rate
to $164.00 for Kathleen Egnaczyk, substituting at BWE. The effective date for this
change is 10/9/14.
The Administration recommends approval of a change from the day-to-day substitute rate
to $159.74 for Lisa Schaelchlin, substituting at MMS. The effective date for this change
is 10/9/14.
The Administration recommends approval of a change from the day-to-day substitute rate
to $159.74 for Stephen Torquato, substituting at CMS. The effective date for this change
is 10/24/14.
Mary Jane Gogal Transfer from Substitute Bus Driver, $15.43/hr.
Transportation to
Transportation Services Technician, Transportation
Effective 11/20/14
(for T. Cortez)
IV. LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – NARD, PLUT
The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Linda Nard,
Nurse Assistant, Peebles Elementary School & North Allegheny Intermediate School,
effective November 10, 2014 through March 31, 2015.
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The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Karen Plut,
Special Education Assistant, Marshall Middle School, effective December 2, 2014 through
December 23, 2014.
V. EXTENSION OF LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – CERTO
The Administration recommends approval of an Extension of an unpaid Leave of Absence
for Gary Certo, Driver, Transportation, from September 2, 2014 through November 12,
2014 to September 2, 2014 to December 23, 2014.
VI. HONORARIA
The Administration recommends approval of the following Honoraria Application(s):
PROJECT PERIOD Dana Boyd National Academic League 10/30/14 – 3/15/15 $ 500.00
Dan Williams National Academic League 10/30/14 – 3/15/15 $ 500.00
Lisa Allen Professional Dev. Instructor 2/25/15 – 2/25/15 $ 75.00
Bridgett Bilenski Professional Dev. Instructor 2/18/15 -- 2/18/15 $ 75.00
Dean Boronyak Professional Dev. Instructor 11/18/14 - 11/18/14 $ 75.00
Courtney Dallesandro Professional Dev. Instructor 12/9/14 - 12/9/14 $ 75.00
Karen Goodman Professional Dev. Instructor 12/10/14 - 12/10/14 $ 75.00
Karen Goodman Professional Dev. Instructor 1/7/15 - 1/7/15 $ 75.00
Chris Jackson Professional Dev. Instructor 11/18/14 - 11/18/14 $ 75.00
Chris Jackson Professional Dev. Instructor 2/11/15 - 2/11/15 $ 75.00
Patti Karki Professional Dev. Instructor 2/18/15 - 2/18/15 $ 75.00
W. Kay Marcinick Professional Dev. Instructor 2/25/15 - 2/25/15 $ 75.00
Dave Schmidt Professional Dev. Instructor 1/28/15 - 1/28/15 $ 75.00
Dave Schmidt Professional Dev. Instructor 2/26/15 - 2/26/15 $ 75.00
Tina Tomczak Professional Dev. Instructor 1/8/15 - 1/8/15 $ 75.00
Bob Tozier Professional Dev. Instructor 2/19/15 - 2/19/15 $ 75.00
Kristen Zaccari Professional Dev. Instructor 1/8/15 - 1/8/15 $ 75.00
Courtney Dallesandro Professional Dev. Curriculum 11/20/14 - 12/9/14 $ 250.00
Matt Hreha Professional Dev. Instructor 12/16/14 - 12/17/14 $ 150.00
Matt Hreha Professional Dev. Instructor 3/4/15 - 3/5/15 $ 150.00
Anne Rogers Professional Dev. Instructor 12/16/14 - 12/17/14 $ 150.00
Anne Rogers Professional Dev. Instructor 3/4/15 - 3/5/15 $ 150.00
Tina Tomczak Professional Dev. Curriculum 11/20/14 - 1/8/15 $ 125.00
Kristen Zaccari Professional Dev. Curriculum 11/20/14 - 1/8/15 $ 125.00
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VII. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)
The Administration recommends approval of the following Winter 2014 Supplemental
Contract(s):
Supplemental Contract Additions/Changes 1
Paul Seneca Varsity Asst. Basketball Coach (F) $4,405.00
Dustin Layton Varsity Asst. Wrestling Coach $3,245.00
*Richard Catalano Jr. High Head Wrestling Coach $3,590.00
1Eric Wanner Jr. High Asst. Wrestling Coach $3,500.00
1*
Sean Gill Varsity Asst. Winter Track Coach $1,000.00
1*
Edye Pucciarelli 9th
Grade Cheerleading Sponsor $1,800.00
*
Not a District Employee
1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder for a specific contract
(s) One contract shared by more than one person
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There are 7 items for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. RENEWAL OF FEE WAIVER REQUEST – PITTSBURGH CHINESE SCHOOL
The Administration recommends granting a 100% waiver of rental fees from November 20,
2014 through November 19, 2019, or sooner, if the Board Policy/Administrative Procedures
are changed in the future, for Pittsburgh Chinese School – with the requirement that they
submit their roster annually to verify their compliance with residency requirements for the
continuation of the 100% waiver of rental fees. They have submitted the necessary information
to utilize North Allegheny School District facilities pursuant to Administrative Procedures
#7110 - General Provisions and Procedures for Use of School Facilities.
For Information
The above-named is a non-profit organization that has provided the documentation for a fee
waiver. The organization is comprised of 100% North Allegheny residents and they are
eligible for a 100% fee waiver for use of North Allegheny School District facilities. The
information required by Administrative Procedures #7110 is on file in the Facilities
Department offices.
II. RENEWAL OF FEE WAIVER REQUEST – PITTSBURGH YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
The Administration recommends granting a 50% waiver of rental fees from November 20,
2014 through November 19, 2019, or sooner, if the Board Policy/Administrative Procedures
are changed in the future, for Pittsburgh Youth Chamber Orchestra – with the requirement
that they submit their roster annually to verify their compliance with residency requirements
for the continuation of the 50% waiver of rental fees. They have submitted the necessary
information to utilize North Allegheny School District facilities pursuant to Administrative
Procedures #7110 - General Provisions and Procedures for Use of School Facilities.
For Information
The above-named is a non-profit organization that has provided the documentation for a fee
waiver. The organization is comprised of 34% North Allegheny residents and they are eligible
for a 50% fee waiver for use of North Allegheny School District facilities. The information
required by Administrative Procedures #7110 is on file in the Facilities Department offices.
PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT
November 19, 2014
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III. COMMUNITY COLLEGE Of ALLEGHENY COUNTY LEASE AGREEMENT
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the Agreement between the Community
College of Allegheny County (CCAC) and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) to provide
space for use by the CCAC for their classes from August 16, 2014 through August 15, 2018.
CCAC agrees to compensate the District in accordance with the following schedule for the
spaces that are used each day for class.
Space 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Classroom $35.50 $36.60 $37.70 $38.80
Gymnasium $37.60 $38.70 $39.90 $41.00
Laboratory $41.40 $42.40 $43.90 $45.20
Comp. Lab/Ind. Shop $71.70 $73.90 $76.10 $78.40
For Information
The complete agreement will be attached to the Official Minutes.
IV. CHANGE ORDERS
The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders to the
construction contracts for the following projects:
District Wide – Door Hardware Replacement
Number Description Contractor Amount
GC-01 Modifications and replacement of the Builders Hardware & Spl. $3,070.00
existing door locks at NASH, NAI, IMS,
CMS, Peebles, McKnight, Ingomar
Elementary and Franklin Elementary
Bradford Woods Elementary, Marshall Elementary. and Marshall Middle –
Data Wiring Upgrade
Number Description Contractor Amount
DW-02 Credit for custodial overtime. Horizon Info Services ($679.24)
Franklin Elementary, Ingomar Elementary, & Ingomar Middle –
Data Wiring Upgrades
Number Description Contractor Amount
DW-02 Credit for custodial overtime. Horizon Info Services ($1,036.39)
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McKnight Elementary, NAI, CMS/CAO & Facilities/Transportation –
Data Wiring Upgrades
Number Description Contractor Amount
DW-02 Provide 2 additional data outlets at the LANTek $1,639.29
reception desk and 2 additional data
outlets in the Superintendent’s office
at CAO.
For Information The complete change order documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.
V. BRADFORD WOODS ELEMENTARY, MARSHALL ELEMENTARY AND MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOLS - ARCHITECT ADDITIONAL FEE
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from WTW Architects for the
following additional services:
Update the existing Feasibility Studies as required by PDE - $41,280.00
Provide District Wide Energy Analysis as required by PDE - $21,263.00
For Information
The fee for these additional services was developed in accordance with the Additional
Services/Reimbursable Expenses provisions of the contract with WTW Architects for the
proposed renovations at BWE, MES and MMS facilities.
VI. DELIVERY SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR NATURAL GAS SERVICE
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the Master Natural Gas Agreement and
Customer Confirmation Agreement from UGI Energy Services LLC for the purchase and
delivery of the natural gas for the following buildings served by Peoples/Equitable Gas
Company: Franklin Elementary Ingomar Middle Hosack Elementary NAI
Ingomar Elementary NASH
McKnight Elementary Maintenance Garage
Peebles Elementary Transportation Facilities
Carson Middle
The term for this contract for natural gas supply will be from November 1, 2014 to August 31,
2016 and the cost will be the natural gas commodity price + $0.00/Dth.
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For Information
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit has negotiated a fixed price for the purchase and delivery of
the natural gas supplies for a consortium of local School Districts thru August 2016. This
arrangement has resulted in significant savings over the normal utility prices. The complete
agreement will be attached to the Official Minutes.
VII. DELIVERY SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR NATURAL GAS SERVICE - BRADFORD WOODS ELEMENTARY
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the extension of the Natural Gas
Agreement from Direct Energy Business Marketing, LLC for the purchase and delivery of the
natural gas for Bradford Woods Elementary School. The term for this contract for natural gas
supply will be from September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2017 and the cost will be the natural gas
commodity price - $0.15/Dth.
For Information
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit has negotiated a fixed price for the purchase and delivery of
the natural gas supplies for a consortium of local School Districts thru August 2017. This
arrangement has resulted in significant savings over the normal utility prices. The complete
agreement will be attached to the Official Minutes.
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There is 1 item for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT CONTRACT WITH GLADE RUN LUTHERAN SERVICES/ST. STEPHEN’S LUTHERAN SERVICES
The Administration recommends the acceptance of an enrollment contract between North
Allegheny School District and Glade Run/St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy for the
education of one additional student in the Special Education Program during the 2014-2015
school year. The tuition for this student is $22,340.00 per year and will be pro-rated to
reflect the student’s starting date.
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT
November 19, 2014
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There is 1 item for Board Action and 1 item For Information Only.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. NASH AND NAI MUSIC STUDENTS – FESTIVALS OF MUSIC – CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
The Administration respectfully requests permission for the music students at NASH and
NAI to travel to Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, April 16, 2015 through Sunday, April 19,
2015 to participate in the Festivals of Music, which is a national adjudication and
competition and will include the NASH Honors Wind Ensemble, the NASH Symphonic
Band, the NASH Concert Band, the NAI Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble 1, Jazz Ensemble
2, Jazz Ensemble 3, the Tiger Marching Band, Marching Band Dance Team, Marching
Band Majorette Squad, Marching Band Color Guard and Indoor Guard, and Indoor Drum
Line. Approximately 320 students will be participating in this trip.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. NAI NEWS – as reported by Andrew Turzai
NJHS: NJHS collected over 1,000 coats to donate to the North Hills Community Outreach
this month. It was a very successful drive with great effort by the students.
Multi-Cultural Club: The Multi-Cultural Club is planning a kick-off meeting for the year
in November. The goal of the meeting will be to stay organized for the year.
Talent Show: Auditions are on Wednesday, November 6th
, after school. Over 20 acts
auditioned. These acts include various singers, musicians, dancers, and comedy acts. The
date for the talent show has not yet been set.
Fall Play: The NAI Fall play, Cinderella in New York, was a success. The students and
crew had a great time performing for the Senior Citizens and 3rd graders. The three
performances for the public were well-attended and went very well. Auditions for the
Spring Play will be in December.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT
November 19, 2014
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Homecoming: The Homecoming Dance was a success with approximately 800 students
attending. The fundraiser continues online for purchase of photo books and cards. The
students had a great time and Class Council did a fantastic job organizing the dance and
decorating the gym.
Student Council: Student Council is preparing for its next drive, which will be the Canned
Food Drive. In the past, this has been a very successful drive. The members of Student
Council are very excited and expect a successful drive.
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There is 1 item for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. ESTABLISHING A BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve and adopt the Resolution
Establishing a Budget and Finance Committee, as presented.
SCHOOL BOARD REPORT
November 19, 2014
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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors wishes to establish a Budget and Finance
Committee for an initial term of one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors has herein set forth the purpose of said
Committee and the conditions under which said Committee shall operate;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of School Directors hereby establishes a Budget and
Finance Committee, as set forth herein below.
1. In accordance with Board Policy No. 1410, a special Budget and Finance Committee comprised of three (3) School Board Members shall be established for a period of one (1) year, beginning upon the adoption of the within resolution.
2. The purpose of the Committee is to gather information and report any findings and recommendations to the Board as a whole concerning matters related to the 2015-2016 budget and other related budgetary and financial matters.
3. The Board President shall appoint the members of the Committee and shall appoint a Chairperson from among the Committee members.
4. The Board President and the Chairperson shall identify the specific topics with respect to which the Budget and Finance Committee will meet and confer.
5. The Committee shall be advisory only and cannot take any executive action that is binding on the Board in any manner.
6. The Committee may be reconstituted through the adoption of a resolution after the
expiration of the one (1) year period described herein.
RESOLVED, this ______ day of November, 2014.
ATTEST: NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT ______________________________ By: ________________________________ Board Secretary Board President
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There are 2 items for Board Action and 3 items For Information Only.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS
The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional
seminar requests:
Name Conference Date Amount
Tammy Andreyko
(CAO
Karyn Dobda
(MMS)
Luke Modrak
Jaclyn Murphy
Joanne Sullivan
(NASH)
PASCD Annual Conference
Sponsor: PASCD
Hershey, PA
DECA District 2 Career Development
Conference
Sponsor: District 2 DECA
Coraopolis, PA
11/23-
11/25/2014
12/8/2014
$ 738.02
$ 284.02
$ 38.00
$ 38.00
$ 38.00
II. SECOND READING AND REQUEST FOR ADOPTION – BOARD POLICY #2900 – HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
In accordance with Board Policy #1710, the Administration recommends adoption of Board
Policy #2900, Health and Safety Committee.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. FIRST READING – REVISED BOARD POLICY #2800 - USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS (NON-STUDENTS)
In accordance with Board Policy #1710, the adoption of attached revised Board Policy
#2800, Use of Tobacco Products (Non-Students), will be requested for adoption at the
Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors on December 17, 2014.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
November 19, 2014
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II. FIRST READING – REVISED BOARD POLICY #3516 – USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS (STUDENTS)
In accordance with Board Policy #1710, the adoption of attached revised Board Policy
#3516, Use of Tobacco Products (Students), will be requested for adoption at the Regular
Meeting of the Board of School Directors on December 17, 2014.
III. FIRST READING – REVISED BOAD POLICY #3890 – POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT TECHNIQUES
In accordance with Board Policy #1710, the adoption of attached revised Board Policy
#3890, Positive Behavioral Support Techniques, will be requested for adoption at the
Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors on December 17, 2014.
For Information
The only change to this policy is a typo error of one word in section 4.3.1.1 and section
4.3.2.1. The word “Individual” has been changed to “Individualized” so it correctly reads
“Individualized Education Program (IEP),” not Individual Education Program (IEP).
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Board Policy # 2900
Official School Board Policy
of the
North Allegheny School District
Second Reading
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
1.0 Goal. It is the goal of the North Allegheny School District to provide a workplace free from
unreasonable risk of injury and disease. Towards that goal, a workplace Health and Safety
Committee is hereby formally established in accordance with the following terms and
conditions.
1.1 It is noted that the Health and Safety Committee has been organized and has provided
valuable service to the District since 1992.
2.0 Policy Interpretations. This policy is adopted in part to qualify for a workers' compensation
premium discount in accordance with Act 44 of 1993. Therefore:
2.1 This policy is intended to comply with those provisions of Act 44 relating to safety
committees and with associated certification criteria. This policy shall be construed in
a way which is consistent with and not in violation of these provisions and criteria.
2.2 It is not the purpose of this policy to preempt, create, supplant, expand or restrict the
rights or liabilities of any person or employee beyond what is established in law or
contract.
2.3 It is not intended that this policy create any employee rules or practices which are not
associated with health and safety.
3.0 Committee Composition. The Health and Safety Committee shall be composed of employees
and administrators of the North Allegheny School District.
3.1 At least 50% of the Committee members shall be neither administrators nor supervisors
as defined in the Public Employee Relations Act.
References:
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0 3/25/95 2900
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3.2 The Building Principal or Department Head shall submit the names of the members of
the Committee to the Chairperson for review and submission to the Superintendent for
approval.
3.3 The term of office of all appointed members of the Committee shall be one year, unless
member(s) is/are replaced as noted in Section 3.5 below.
3.4 There shall be at least one member who reasonably represents each major work activity
of the District. These work activities shall include, but not be limited to, the
professional staff, the paraprofessional staff, school bus drivers and mechanics,
custodial and maintenance employees, the nursing staff and the administrative staff.
Also, there shall be at least one member who represents each building and support
department of the District. A member may represent both a work activity and a
building or department.
3.5 Any member of the Committee may be replaced at any time and removed from
participation on the Committee for cause, upon recommendation of the Chairperson
and the concurrence of the Superintendent or his/her designee.
4.0 Committee Officers. The officers of the Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice
Chairperson, and Secretary.
4.1 The Chairperson shall be the District's Director of Facilities. The Chairperson shall be
responsible for the overall organization, administration and work of the Committee.
4.2 The Vice Chairperson shall be elected from the committee membership. In the absence
of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson will perform his/her duties.
4.3 The Secretary shall be appointed by the Chairperson. The Secretary shall keep the
minutes of the committee, handle committee correspondence and perform other
administrative duties in coordination with the Chairperson
4.4 In the absence of both the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson, the Superintendent or
his/her designee shall appoint an Acting Chairperson and/or Acting Vice Chairperson.
5.0 Meetings. The Health and Safety Committee shall meet monthly during the year, except for
the months of July and August. The Committee will meet twice in June and twice in
September. The first meeting in June will fulfill the June meeting obligation, while the second
meeting in June will fulfill the July meeting obligation. The first meeting in September will
fulfill the August meeting obligation, while the second meeting in September will fulfill the
September monthly meeting obligation. .
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5.1 The Chairperson shall schedule the date, time and place of each meeting, and shall give
reasonable advance notice of the regular monthly meetings. A written agenda for each
regular monthly meeting shall be developed jointly by the Chairperson and Secretary,
and shall be distributed by the Secretary at least one week prior to the meeting.
5.2 A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum. Meetings may
be conducted and business of the Committee transacted if a quorum is present.
5.3 All decisions of the Committee shall be by majority vote of those present.
5.4 Minutes of all meetings of the Committee shall be taken and maintained by the
Secretary, or in his/her absence, by a member designated by the Chairperson. The
minutes shall specify how each member present voted if a roll call vote has been
requested by any member present.
5.5 The Chairperson may call special meetings as necessary. Advance notice of special
meetings shall be given to Committee members if practical.
5.6 The minutes of the Health & Safety Committee meetings shall be available to all
employees of the District by posting or email, etc.
6.0 Scheduling and Attendance. The Chairperson shall schedule regular monthly committee
meetings during normal work time, but at such times that will be least disruptive to school
operations.
6.1 Members of the Committee who are employees but not scheduled to work when a
meeting is scheduled need not attend the meeting.
6.2 Members of the Committee may take reasonable time from work to perform
Committee duties, as prescribed by the Chairman, without loss of pay or benefits.
7.0 Committee Functions. The functions of the Committee shall be as follows:
7.1 To evaluate the School District's accident and illness prevention policies and practices
and to make written recommendations concerning them to the appropriate administrator
or employee.
7.2 To establish procedures for periodic workplace inspections for the purpose of locating
and identifying safety and health hazards. The location and identity of hazards shall be
documented in writing and the Committee shall make recommendations to the
appropriate administrator or employee regarding corrections of the hazards.
7.3 To review incidents resulting in work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses.
7.4 To review reports and complaints of health and safety hazards.
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7.5 To evaluate for effectiveness newly implemented safety equipment, as well as health
and safety procedures.
7.6 To provide a forum for discussion of health and safety issues.
7.7 To provide for training, communication, and administration concerning health and
safety.
8.0 Non-retaliation. No employee shall be discharged, threatened with discharge, demoted,
suspended or in any other manner discriminated against because he/she has participated in any
Health and Safety Committee function. This protection includes, but is not limited to, serving
as a Committee member; making statements, reports, complaints or recommendations to the
Committee; and participating in Committee workplace inspections.
9.0 Training. The Superintendent or his/her designated representative shall ensure that Committee
members are adequately trained. Training programs shall be made available at least annually
by properly qualified individuals. The training program shall address accident and illness
prevention generally, and the health and safety needs of the District in particular. Training
shall be reported at regular monthly meetings and recorded in the minutes.
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Board Policy # 2800
Official School Board Policy
of the
North Allegheny School District
First Reading
USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
(NON-STUDENTS)
1.0 OBJECTIVE. This Policy is implemented for the following reasons:
1.1. This Policy would further the goal of consistency among ongoing school programs
directed against the use of any tobacco or other nicotine product.
1.2 This Policy would reflect and emphasize the hazards of tobacco use.
2.0 DEFINITIONS.
2.1 “Tobacco” includes a lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other smoking product or material and Smokeless Tobacco products or other nicotine products in any
form.
2.2 “Smokeless Tobacco Product” shall include, but not be limited to, any chewing tobacco, snuff, or similar smokeless tobacco product or other nicotine product that is
used, chewed, sniffed or ingested.
2.3 “Tobacco Use” is the use or possession of a lighted or unlit cigarette, cigar, and pipe or other lighted or unlit smoking
equipment product or material; chewing tobacco and all forms
of smokeless tobacco; and any oil or liquid/solid substance that
produces the same physical manifestations that
tobacco/smokeless tobacco/nicotine produces; as well as look-
alike items/devices including, but not limited to, electronic
cigarettes.and shall also include the use of any smokeless
tobacco product. 2.4 “BOCA Code” is the Basic Fire Prevention Code which makes it unlawful to smoke,
References:
Rev.
No.
Date
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Law
Board
Policy
Admin.
Policy
0 12/15/93 2800
1 05/22/96 2800
2 05/27/98 2800
3 06/27/01 2800
4 07/17/13
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throw or deposit any lighted or smoldering substance in places where “No Smoking”
signs are posted. BOCA-National Fire Prevention Code/1987, Sec F-312.0312.5, Act
128 of 2000.
3.0 POLICY.
3.1 The North Allegheny School District hereby prohibits Tobacco Use by any person, at
all times, in school buildings and on buses, vans or other vehicles owned by, leased by,
or under the control of the North Allegheny School District, and on
property owned by, leased by, or under the control of the North Allegheny School
District.
3.2 Tobacco Use is prohibited at the Carl E. Newman Stadium and the surrounding complex.
3.3 Tobacco Use is prohibited in vehicles while on property owned by, leased by, or under
the control the North Allegheny School District.
4.0 GUIDELINES.
4.1 Employees who violate this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action as prescribed
in Section 6.0 of this Policy.
4.2 Visitors who violate the prohibition against Tobacco Use, in school buildings, on school property, and on school buses, or vans will be asked to refrain.
4.3 Renters paying or non-paying guests are also to adhere to the Policy. The agent or accountable representative of the renting organization and the renting organization are
held responsible for ensuring compliance with the School District’s Policy. Violations
will be taken into consideration in determining whether future requests for rentals by
the organization should be granted. Public School Code of 1949, 24 P.S. § 407.
5.0 LEGAL REFERENCES.
5.1 The Public School Code of 1949, as amended, 24 P.S. § 407 Rules and Regulations.
5.2 Act 128 of 2000.
5.3 The BOCA National Fire Prevention Code/1987.
6.0 VIOLATIONS OF POLICY. Violations of this Policy by employees of the North Allegheny School District will result in the following progressive discipline unless a particular act is
adjudicated to be willful or contemptuous of this Policy in which harsher discipline may be
imposed than called for in a progressive discipline.
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6.1 First Offense. Letter in file (upon completion of Smoking Cessation Program, the
letter will be withdrawn). Two-year restart time.
6.2 Second Offense. Suspension for two days.
6.3 Third Offense. More severe suspension, or possible dismissal.
7.0 GENERAL INFORMATION.
7.1 Board Policy #3516 is the District’s current Student Tobacco Policy. The Student
Policy, #3516, is coordinated with and a supplement to this Policy. It is intended that
Policies be in effect simultaneously.
7.2 Nothing in this Policy shall preclude the District Administration from pursuing any
other actions under state or municipal laws, ordinances, fire codes, BOCA Code, or
other applicable laws or regulations.
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Board Policy # 3516
Official School Board Policy
of the
North Allegheny School District
First Reading
USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
(STUDENTS)
1.0 PURPOSE
This Smoking Policy is implemented for the following reasons.
1.1 This Policy would further the goal of consistency among ongoing school programs directed against tobacco possession and use.
1.2 This Policy would reflect and emphasize the hazards of tobacco use.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS
2.1 Congress has adopted the “Pro-Children Act of 1994” (20 U.S.C.S. § 6081, et seq.) which requires that public school districts prohibit smoking within any indoor facility
wherein routine or regular educational services to children are being provided.
2.2 The Pennsylvania Legislature has adopted a School Tobacco Control Law, Act 168 of 1988, which provides that a Board of School Directors may prohibit smoking on school
property and otherwise regulate smoking.
2.3 The Pennsylvania Legislature has adopted Act 145 of 1996 which permits school authorities to prosecute students for possession or use of tobacco.
2.4 The Pennsylvania Legislature has adopted Act 128 of 2000 amending and reenacting Act 168 of 1988.
2.5 The North Allegheny Board of School Directors adopted Policy #2800 that prohibits the use by adults of tobacco products on all school property owned or under the control
of the District, including school buildings, school buses, vans and grounds.
References:
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No.
Date
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Law
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Policy
1 8/2798 3516
2 6/27/01 3516
3 7/17/13
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3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1 “Tobacco” includes a lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other smoking product or material and Smokeless Tobacco products or other nicotine products in any
form.
3.2 “Smokeless Tobacco Product” shall include, but not be limited to, any chewing tobacco, snuff, or similar smokeless tobacco product or other nicotine product that is
used, chewed, sniffed or ingested.
3.3 “Tobacco Use” is the use or possession of a lighted or unlit cigarette, cigar, and pipe or other lighted or unlit smoking
equipment product or material; chewing tobacco and all forms
of smokeless tobacco; and any oil or liquid/solid substance that
produces the same physical manifestations that
tobacco/smokeless tobacco/nicotine produces; as well as look-
alike items/devices including, but not limited to, electronic
cigarettes.and shall also include the use of any smokeless
tobacco product.
3.4 “Student” or “Pupil” is a person between the ages of 5 and 21 years who is enrolled in school.
4.0 TOBACCO USE AND POSSESSION PROHIBITED
4.1 Tobacco Use or possession by students is prohibited in school buildings and on buses, vans or other vehicles owned by, leased by, or under the control of the North Allegheny
School District, and on property owned by, leased by, or under the control of the North
Allegheny School District at all times.
4.2 Tobacco Use or possession by students is prohibited at any school function, activity or event held on or off property owned by, leased by, or under the control of the North
Allegheny School District.
4.3 Tobacco Use or possession is prohibited in student vehicles, while on property owned by, leased by, or under the control of the North Allegheny School District. The
prohibition includes private vehicles utilized by school staff or chaperons for
transporting students.
4.4 A student is in possession of Tobacco for purposes of this Policy if Tobacco is found on the person of the Student, in the Student’s locker, in a Student’s car on school property,
in a Student’s purse, backpack, gym bag or like object, in a Student’s coat or other
clothing, or otherwise under the Student’s control.
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5.0 PENALTIES
5.1 Any person who violates this Policy may be subject to the following penalties which
are in addition to any civil or criminal prosecution and penalty imposed by law:
Students will be subject to penalties prescribed in the Code of Student
Conduct, enforced by District Administration, up to an including
possible expulsion. Students who commit a subsequent offense shall
be subjected to prosecution before a District Justice (Magistrate) and
be fined up to not more than $50.00 plus court costs, pursuant to Act
145 of 1996 or its successor.
5.2 Students who violate this policy will also be referred to the Student Assistance Program
(SAP). Referrals and access to school-based and community resources to help students
overcome nicotine addiction shall be provided, including voluntary tobacco-use
cessation and/or education classes at the student’s expense, when applicable. District
Administration shall consider lessening penalties for students who participate in a
cessation program.
5.3 Nothing in this Policy shall preclude the District Administration from pursuing any
other actions under state or municipal laws, ordinances, fire codes, BOCA Codes, or
other applicable laws or regulations.
6.0 DRESS CODE
6.1 Students are prohibited from wearing or carrying clothing or accessories that display tobacco industry brand names, logos, or other related identifiers or allusions to tobacco
use on school property.
6.2 Such Attire will be considered disruptive to the learning climate of the school, and treated as a Level III violation of the Code of Conduct by the District Administration.
7.0 TOBACCO INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP
The North Allegheny School District will not support any form of financial contributions,
resources, or materials paid for by the tobacco industry for use in the school district.
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Board Policy # 3890
Official School Board Policy
of the
North Allegheny School District
First Reading
POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT TECHNIQUES
1.0 PURPOSE
Behavior support programs and techniques used with special education should be varied and
designed to develop and maintain skills that will enhance a student’s opportunity for
learning. Potential causes of behavior problems such as physical/medical conditions,
environmental factors, and staffing/program concerns should be reviewed before developing
a specific behavior support program. Behavior support programs must include research
based practices and techniques to develop and maintain skills that will enhance an
individual student’s or eligible child’s opportunity for learning and self-fulfillment.
[§14.133(a)]
1.1 The issue of student discipline procedures such as suspension and expulsion are not part of this policy and are covered in other policies and procedures.
1.2 The North Allegheny School District has developed a three-level sequential intervention plan for students whose behavior problems interfere with learning.
2.0 AUTHORITY
2.1 In compliance with Chapter 14 of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Special Education Regulations and Standards, school entities have the primary responsibility
for ensuring that positive behavior support programs meet regulatory requirements,
including:
2.1.1 The training of personnel for the use of specific procedures, methods, and techniques.
2.1.2 A written policy and procedures on the use of positive behavior support
techniques and obtaining parental consent prior to the use of restraints or
intrusive procedures [§14.133 (f)].
References:
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1 3/25/09 3890 3890
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Board Policy # 3890
2.2 For a student whose behavior impedes his/her own learning or the learning of others, the IEP team must consider strategies and supports, including positive behavioral
intervention, to address that behavior. The positive behavior support plan is based
on a functional behavior assessment, and this plan becomes part of the student’s IEP.
3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Alternative Discipline – Providing reasonable and related redirection; oriented consequences.
3.2 Alternative Skills – The teaching of replacement skills, general skills, and coping and tolerance skills.
3.3 Aversive Techniques – Deliberate activities designed to establish a negative association with specific behavior.
3.4 Behavior Support– The development, change, and maintenance of selected behaviors through the systematic application of behavior change techniques.
3.5 Positive Behavior Support Plans – A plan for students with disabilities and eligible
young children, who require specific intervention, to address behavior that interferes
with learning. A positive behavior support plan shall be developed by the IEP team,
be based on a functional behavior assessment, and becomes part of the individual
eligible young child’s or student’s IEP. These plans must include methods that
utilize positive reinforcement and other positive techniques to shape a student’s or
eligible young child’s behavior, ranging from the use of positive verbal statements as
a reward for good behavior to specific tangible rewards.
3.6 Positive Techniques – Methods which utilize positive reinforcement to shape a
student’s behavior, ranging from the use of positive verbal statements as a reward for
good behavior to specific tangible rewards.
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3.7 Restraints – The application of physical force, with or without the use of any device,
for the purpose of restraining the free movement of a student’s or eligible young
child’s body. The term does not include briefly holding, without force, a student or
eligible young child to calm or comfort him; guiding a student or eligible young
child to an appropriate activity; or holding a student’s or eligible young child’s
hands to safely escort him/her from one area to another. Excluded from this
definition are hand-over-hand assistance with feeding or task completion and
techniques prescribed by a qualified medical professional for reasons of safety or for
therapeutic or medical treatment, as agreed to by the student’s or eligible young
child’s parents and specified in the IEP. Devices used for physical safety or
occupational therapy, seatbelts in wheelchairs or on toilets used for balance and
safety, safety harnesses in buses, and functional positioning devices are examples of
mechanical restraints that are excluded from this definition. Restraints to control
acute or episodic aggressive behavior or self-injurious behavior may be used only
when the student is acting in a manner as to be a clear and present danger to
himself/herself, to other students or to employees, and only when less restrictive
measures and techniques have proven to be or are less effective.
4.0 GUIDELINES
4.1 Behavior support techniques shall be positive rather than negative measures to ensure that all students and eligible children shall be free from demeaning treatment,
the use of aversive techniques, and the unreasonable use of restraints. Behavior
support programs must include research based practices and techniques to develop
and maintain skills that will enhance an individual student’s or eligible young child’s
opportunity for learning and self-fulfillment. The technique/intervention chosen for
a particular student shall be the least intrusive necessary and shall be in accordance
with Chapter 14 of the current Special Education Regulations and Standards.
4.2 Behavior support programs and plans must be based on a functional assessment of behavior and utilize positive behavior techniques.
4.3 Aversive techniques, restraints, or discipline procedures, may not be used as a
substitute for a behavior support program. Prior to the use of more intrusive or
restraining measures, positive techniques for the development, change and
maintenance of behavior shall be attempted. The use of restraints is considered a
measure of last resort, only to be used after other less restrictive measures, including
de-escalation techniques.
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4.3.1 LEVEL 1
4.3.1.1 Level I is preventive and involves good classroom management
strategies and does not require a Positive Behavior Support Plan
attached to an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
4.3.1.2 Successful classroom management is a prerequisite to instruction
and involves not only responding effectively when problems
occur but also preventing problems from occurring by creating
environments that encourage learning and appropriate behavior.
Among the various strategies emphasized are:
4.3.1.2.1 Effective teaching practices
4.3.1.2.2 Frequent monitoring
4.3.1.2.3 Clear rules and procedures
4.3.1.2.4 Praise
4.3.1.2.5 Systematic reinforcement
4.3.1.2.6 Modeling
4.3.1.2.7 Verbal instruction of appropriate behavior
4.3.1.2.8 Classroom discussion and problem solving
4.3.1.2.9 Family involvement
4.3.1.2.10 Cooperation
4.3.2 LEVEL II
4.3.2.1 Level II involves specific interventions designed for individual
students and requires an individualized Positive Behavior Support
Plan attachment to the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
4.3.2.2 Some students do not behave appropriately either because of
deficits in social skills or lack of motivation to perform in a
manner commensurate with their ability. In such cases, after
completing a functional behavior assessment, the IEP Team will
develop a Positive Behavior Support Plan following these
guidelines:
4.3.2.2.1 Defining the behavior in objective and measurable
terms.
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4.3.2.2.2 Analyzing the problem carefully in terms of
antecedents, including environment factors, clearly
defined behavior(s), consequences, and function
that may be shaping or maintaining the
inappropriate behavior.
4.3.2.2.3 Developing a plan involving the least intrusive
level of intervention that is likely to be effective.
4.3.2.2.4 Evaluation of the plan periodically for
effectiveness.
4.3.2.3 Some strategies emphasized here include:
4.3.2.3.1 Problem-solving sessions involving the student,
parent, teacher, psychologist, and other appropriate
personnel
4.3.2.3.2 Behavioral contracting
4.3.2.3.3 Teaching alternative skills
4.3.2.3.4 Social skills training
4.3.2.3.5 Restructuring environment
4.3.2.3.6 Utilizing verbal prompts
4.3.2.3.7 Identifying and utilizing reinforcement techniques
4.3.2.3.8 Establishing and utilizing alternative disciplines
4.3.2.3.9 Providing, where appropriate, training and
support for IEP team members in the application of
behavioral techniques
4.3.2.4 Positive techniques for the development, change, and
maintenance of selected behaviors shall be attempted prior to
the use of more intrusive or restraining measures.
4.3.3 LEVEL III
4.3.3.1 Level III is very restrictive and is only considered after Level
II interventions are determined ineffective. In order for Level
III interventions to be used, the Individualized Education
Program Team will meet and formally add these procedures to
the IEP. Level III interventions are formal behavior support
programs, which are restrictive in nature and may modify the
student’s rights during implementation. They specifically
focus on restraining strategies and are considered more
intrusive to personal freedom than either Level I or Level II
interventions.
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4.3.3.2 Restraints to control acute or episodic aggressive or self-
injurious behavior may be used only when the student or
eligible young child is acting in a manner as to be a clear and
present danger to himself/herself, to other students or to
employees, and only when less restrictive measures and
techniques have proven to be or are less effective.
4.3.3.2.1 The use of restraints to control the aggressive
behavior of an individual student or eligible
young child shall cause a meeting of the IEP
Team within 10 school days of the
inappropriate behavior causing the use of
restraints, unless the parent, after written
notice, agrees in writing to waive the meeting.
At this meeting, the IEP team shall consider
whether the student or eligible young child
needs a functional behavior assessment,
reevaluation, a new or revised positive
behavior support plan, or a change of
placement to address the inappropriate
behavior.
4.3.3.2.2 The use of restraints may not be included in the
IEP, employed as punishment for the
convenience of staff, or as a substitute for an
educational program. The use of restraints may
only be included in a student’s or eligible
young child’s IEP when the following
conditions apply:
4.3.3.2.2.1 The restraint is utilized with
specific component elements of
positive behavior support.
4.3.3.2.2.2 The restraint is used in
conjunction with the teaching of
socially acceptable alternative
skills to replace problem
behavior.
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4.3.3.2.2.3 Staff is authorized to use the
procedure and have received the
staff training required.
4.3.3.2.2.4 There is a plan in place for
eliminating the use of restraint
through the application of
positive behavior support.
4.3.3.2.3 The use of prone restraints is prohibited in
educational programs. Prone restraints are
those in which a student or eligible young child
is held face down on the floor.
4.3.3.2.4 Mechanical restraints, which are used to
control involuntary movement or lack of
muscular control due to organic causes or
conditions, may be employed only when
specified in the IEP, as determined by a
medical professional qualified to make the
determination, and as agreed upon by the
student’s parent.
4.3.3.2.5 Mechanical restraints shall prevent a student
from injuring him/herself or others and should
not prevent normative body positioning and
functioning.
4.3.3.3 The following aversive techniques of handling behavior are
considered inappropriate and may not be used in the District’s
special education program:
4.3.3.3.1 Corporal punishment
4.3.3.3.2 Punishment for a manifestation of a student’s
disability
4.3.3.3.3 Locked rooms, locked boxes, other locked
structures or spaces from which the student
cannot readily exit
4.3.3.3.4 Noxious substances
4.3.3.3.5 Deprivation of basic human rights, such as
withholding meals, water, or fresh air
4.3.3.3.6 Suspensions constituting a pattern
4.3.3.3.7 Treatment of a demeaning nature
4.3.3.3.8 Electric shock
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4.3.3.4 Supports for school personnel: staff members who may be
involved in physically restraining a student, as determined by
the IEP team, will be provided Crisis Prevention Intervention
training on site at a mutually agreed time and date.
5.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergency procedures for behaviors that present a clear and present danger to student or
others may be delineated in the IEP. These emergency procedures may include such
activities as:
5.1 Parent contact to immediately remove student from school.
5.2 Notifying police.
5.2.1 Subsequent to a referral to law enforcement for students with disabilities who have positive behavior support plans, an updated functional behavior
assessment and positive behavior support plan must be completed
[§14.33(h)].
5.3 Notifying mental health agencies.
5.4 Calling emergency services and ambulances.