Hampton Township School District 4591 School Drive Allison Park, PA 15101
Monday, February 6, 2017 A.W. Beattie Career Center -7:00 p.m.
Board Work Session Meeting
WORK SESSION
The Board of Directors of the Hampton Township School District welcomes comments from visitors, who are invited to address the Board at the beginning of the meeting. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three to five minutes and if multiple speakers are addressing the same topic, we ask that you limit your collective remarks to 15 to 20 minutes. The Board will not discuss personnel matters in public. The Board holds a regularly scheduled work session for the purpose of examining proposals and recommendations made by the staff, public, legal counsel, consultants, or the Board. This process ensures a thorough review of all items before they are placed on the voting agenda. The public is encouraged to attend the Board Work Session. Thank you.
WORK SESSION AGENDA 1. Student Affairs ....................................................................... Mary Alice Hennessey, Chair 2. Technology ............................................................................................... Greg Stein, Chair 3. Educational Programs ............................................................................ Gail Litwiler, Chair 4. Facilities ............................................................................................. Denise Balason, Chair 5. Personnel .............................................................................................. Pam Lamagna, Chair 6. Finance .................................................................................................... Larry Vasko, Chair 7. Policy/Legislative Affairs ........................................................................ Bob Shages, Chair 8. Transportation ....................................................................................... Cathy Lueers, Chair
Hampton Township School District Work Session
Monday, February 6, 2017
A.W. Beattie Career Center
7:00 p.m.
Revised - Student Affairs
Mary Alice Hennessey, Chairperson
TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Lueers, Mrs. Litwiler, Mr. Stein, Mr. Shages, Mr. Vasko,
Mr. Wesley, Dr. Loughead, Dr. Cunningham, Mr. Kline,
TOPIC PRESENTER(S)
FOR BOARD ACTION:
Field Trip Funding Requests:
o HHS Wind Ensemble – PMEA State Conference, Erie, PA, April 20, 2017
at a cost to the district not to exceed $1025*
Dr. Cunningham
Community Education Pilot Presentation*
o Proposed Courses
o MOU
Dr. Cunningham
Michelle Gephardt
Addendum
Request from Club to be recognized as Civic and Service
Association:
o Wyland PTO*
Dr. Cunningham
OTHER BUSINESS:
Report from Student School Board Representatives Miss Conley
Miss DeMichiei
Student Support Services*
o MAPS Program Pilot
o MOU
Dr. Cunningham
*Attachment
Routing: Teacher/Sponsor Principal Superintendent (11/10)
Field Trip Proposal (overnight and outside of the area trips)
Please submit your proposal to your building principal for overnight and outside of the Pittsburgh area field trips. With your principal’s approval, your proposal will be forwarded to the Superintendent for consideration and final approval. Attached to this form should be a detailed itinerary and information regarding the purpose of the trip, how it supports and/or enriches classroom instruction and how you will follow-up in the classroom. Teacher:
Building:
Course/Club:
Grade(s):
Departure
Time:
Day:
Month:
Year:
Return
Time:
Day:
Month:
Year:
Is this an academic competition? (yes or no) Total Number of School Days Absent: Name of the Activity and Destination: Destination Address: (city and state) Total # of Participants:
# of Boys:
# of Girls;
Name of Teacher Chaperone(s): TRIP FUNDING Registration Fees (what are the fees for--be specific):
Cost per student $ Total Fees $
Type of Transportation: Carrier: Cost per student $ Total transportation $
Meals--Student responsibility
Lodging: Vendor: Cost per student $ Total lodging $
Other costs (describe): Cost per student $ Total other $
TOTAL COST OF THE TRIP PER STUDENT $ TOTAL COST OF THE TRIP $
Student Responsibility $ District Responsibility(Check with your building principal) $ Other fund sources—explain: Teacher/Sponsor Signature:
Date:
Principal’s Signature:
Date:
Superintendent’s Signature:
Date:
HTSD Wind Ensemble - PMEA State Conference
Public Performance is the core curriculum component to the Wind Ensemble Class. Performing at the
PMEA State Conference is a tremendous honor. This performance should motivate, inspire, and
challenge the students to practice more often, rehearse better, and reach for the highest performance
level. This performance opportunity is the ultimate Quad D Summative Assessment of the year. The
students will perform in front of a few hundred music teachers from across the state. This will be a
wonderful opportunity to showcase Hampton Township School District to a state-wide audience. To be
able to attend this Conference, we respectfully request the transportation expenses be covered by the
Academic Competition Fund.
Schedule:
6:00 am – Depart HHS
8:30 am – Arrive Erie Bayfront Convention Center
9:30 am – Warm-up in performance Space
10:15 – Wait to perform
11:05 am – Perform at the PMEA State Conference
12:00 noon – Pack up
12:30 pm – Depart
12:45 pm – Lunch
2:15 pm – Depart
4:30 pm – Arrive at HHS
Community Education Classes Pilot for Spring 2017
Read It Before You Eat It: Understanding Nutrition Facts Labels Learn how to use the nutrition facts label to make informed decisions on how to fuel your body. Discover how to use the nutrition label to compare food products and select products with the best nutritional value. Instructor: Catherine Dorian, RD, LDN 1 session Eating Smart for Mind, Body, and Soul For those with health concerns, the world of fad dieting can sometimes feel fickle, overwhelming, and unsatisfying. Perhaps the solution to healthier eating is merely to simplify: “eat food; not too much; mostly plants.” Based on the tenants of Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, this course will seek to reveal tips, recipes, techniques, and strategies to reduce consumption of many of the overly processed and unhealthy foods that have become so prevalent in the American diet, and to replace them with foods that will energize the mind, body, and soul. Instructor: Terrence Hales 3 sessions – 1 lecture/1 fieldtrip/1cooking class Spring Party Appetizers Do these colder temperatures get you ready for a spring party? There are lots of easy appetizers you can make to surprise and delight your guests! Come out for this hands-on demonstration and take home some delicious ideas for spring party planning. Instructor: Betti Dudenas 1 session Civil War: The Battle of Antietam The Battle of Antietam is the bloodiest day in American history. The battle led President Lincoln to release the Emancipation Proclamation and changed our nation forever. You are invited to explore the events leading up to the Battle of Antietam and to analyze the decisions made during this September 1862 campaign. You will participate in four one-hour classes that will analyze the numerous events and will include time to debate and role-play. The class will also offer an optional one-day trip to the battlefield where we will be able to apply what we discussed in the class and expand your understanding of this critical time in American history. Participants who wish to attend the field trip would provide their own transportation; details of the trip will be discussed in class. Instructor: Kevin Green 4 sessions with one optional trip -- March 16th, March 30th, April 6, and April 20th with the trip to Antietam on May 13th or May 20th
Algebra for Adults Algebra is often considered a gatekeeper that can prevent people from realizing career ambitions, even when their goals have nothing to do with mathematics. This course is designed for community members who need help passing a college Algebra class, or preparing to get their GED, or for those parents in the community who wish to understand the subject so as to assist with their children’s success in the course at school. Instructor: Michael Amick 6 sessions -- Thursday evenings 6:00 – 8:00 Get Ready to Garden! Hampton Township Resident and Master Gardener Delia Egan will walk you through the steps to prepare your garden for spring planting. Join like-minded gardeners and get invaluable tips on how to make the spring growing season a success! Instructor: Delia Egan 1 session Patio Container Gardening Hampton Township Resident and Master Gardener Delia Egan is back to provide a hands-on workshop on how to build a container garden for your patio. Welcome spring and provide a beautiful focus point in your outdoor space! Instructor: Delia Egen 1 session Centerpiece Flower Arranging If you are planning to entertain this season, beautiful floral centerpieces can create a warm and inviting look. This hands-on workshop will enable participants to create and take home a special long and low centerpiece that can be replicated with different floral colors. Instructor: Mary Jo Bullington 1 session Beauty in a Vase Come and celebrate the arrival of spring by creating a beautiful multi-colored floral arrangement for yourself or for someone special. Vases and flowers for a 12-18 inch arrangement will be provided. Instructor: Mary Jo Bullington 1 session Resume 101 If you are ready for a new job and want to dust off or recreate your resume, this course is for you. Spend some time analyzing strong resumes and find the style and wording that fits your professional objective. Cover letters will also be addressed if time and interest permit. Instructor: Sally Johnson 1 session
Social Media 101 Has Twitter tweaked your interest? Do you wish to reconnect with friends and family on Facebook? Bring your own device and come to this class to learn about Twitter and Facebook, set up your own accounts, and find out how best to protect yourself while online. This one time, 2-hour class is perfect for the “not so tech savvy” who wish to get started. Instructor: Shari Berg 1 session
AGREEMENT
made this 13th day of February, 2017
by and between
The University of Pittsburgh, (MAPS) Maximizing Adolescent Potentials Program, with its principal office located
at 159 Trees Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, hereinafter referred to as "University"
and
Hampton Township School District, with its principal office located at 4591 School Drive, Allison Park, PA
15101, hereinafter referred to as "School District."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, School District is desirous of securing assistance for implementation and provision of
prevention and early intervention programs concerning behavioral health issues, and
WHEREAS, University possesses the requisite, skills, knowledge, staff, and abilities to provide such a
program,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, do mutually agree as follows:
University shall provide the MAPS Program at Hampton Township School District. The program shall include,
but not be limited to: (a) education/support groups; (b) individual/family support; (c) alternative and community-
based activities; and (d) screening/referral services.
1. University shall provide one (1) behavioral health liaison to perform the stated program 3 days per
week.
2. University shall provide a program available to all students in the schools.
3. This agreement shall be effective during the period of February 21, 2017 to June 9, 2017.
4. University shall establish ongoing communication between the administration of University and
School District to assess the program. A written report of the program will be made to the School
District on June l5, 2017.
5. The District agrees to pay $12,510.
The University shall request payment by letter to the School District for the full amount on June 15,
2017.
6. All contacts ·with the University shall be directed to Carl I. Fertman, Ph.D., Executive Director,
MAPS Program, 159 Trees Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 (412) 648-7196.
7. INSURANCE: University shall provide the necessary Workman's Compensation and Employer's
Liability insurance to meet statutory liability limits of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the
employees of University involved in the MAPS program.
8. LIABILITY: University shall not be responsible or liable for any injuries or losses which may
result from the implementation or use by School District or others of the results from the MAPS
program or research data generated by University.
School District agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless University, its trustees, officers, agents
and employees with respect to any expense, claim, liability, loss, damage, or costs (including attorney's
fees) in connection with or in any way arising out of the use of the data or results from the MAPS
program, except those claims that may arise from University’s publication, disclosure, distribution or other
transmission or use of the data or results.
9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: Any information, materials or services furnished by University
pursuant to this Agreement are on an "as is" basis. University makes no warranties of any kind either
express or implied as to any matter, including but not limited to warranty of fitness for a particular
purpose, merchantability, patentability, or that use by School District of the results obtained will be free
from infringement of patents, copyrights, trademarks or other rights of third parties. In no event shall
University be liable to School District for indirect, special, or consequential damages, such as loss of
profits or inability to use the results obtained or any applications and derivations thereof.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: All reports, studies, information, data statistics, forms,
designs, plans, procedures, systems, computer programs, software, inventions or copyrightable work and
any other materials or properties produced by the University under this Agreement shall be the sole and
exclusive property of the University and the School District agrees to assign all rights therein to the
University. No such materials produced in whole or in part under this Agreement shall be subject to
commercial use, copyright or patent right by the School District in the United States or in any other
country without the express written consent of the University. The School District shall have a
perpetual, paid-up, royalty-free license to use such materials for its own internal, not-for-profit
educational purposes only.
11. PUBLICATIONS: With School District’s consent, which shall not be unreasonably denied, withheld,
delayed, or postponed, University shall have the right to publish, disclose, distribute and otherwise use,
copyright or patent, in whole or in part, any such reports, studies, data, statistics, forms or other materials
or properties produced under this agreement so long as the publication, disclosure, distribution or other
use does not name or identify any individual, family or group who participated in the Program or otherwise
infringe on the privacy rights of any such participant.
12. TERMINATION: Either party may terminate this Agreement prior to the expiration of the
designated term by giving sixty (60) days written notice to the other.
Upon early termination of this Agreement, School District shall pay all costs accrued by University as
of the date of termination including non-cancelable obligations for the term of the Agreement, which
shall include all appointments or research staff incurred prior to the effective date of the termination.
13. PUBLICITY: School District will not use the name of University nor of any member of University
Personnel, in any publicity, advertising, or news release without the prior written approval of
University nor shall University use the name of the School District nor any person affiliated with the
School District in any publication, advertisement, news release or otherwise without the written
approval of the School District and the individual.
14. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be deemed to be a contract under, and shall be governed
by and construed and enforced in accordance wi th the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
15. MISCELLANEOUS: Nothing contained in this Agreement is to be construed to constitute University
and School District as partners or joint ventures of each other, or to constitute the employees, agents or
representatives of either party as the employees, agents or representatives of the other party, it being
intended that the relationship between University and School District shall at all times be that of
independent contractors. Neither party hereto shall have any express or implied right or authority to
assume or create any obligations on behalf of, or in the name of, the other party; or to bind the other
party to any contract, agreement or undertaking with any third party. University agrees, warrants, and
represents to School District, with the intention that School District may rely thereon, that School
District does not now exercise, and will not be permitted during the terms of this Agreement to exercise
any significant degree of control over University's method of operation.
University agrees that it is responsible for withholding and paying to appropriate taxing bodies, all
statutory payroll taxes that are applicable to University Personnel to be supported under the School of
Education.
Failure of either party hereto to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement, or of any rights with
respect thereto, or failure to exercise any election provided for herein, shall in no way be considered a
waiver of such provisions, rights or elections, or in any way affect the validity of this Agreement.
The failure by any party hereto to enforce any of such provisions, rights or elections shall not prejudice
such party from later enforcing or exercising the same or any other provisions, rights or elections which it
may have under this Agreement.
This Agreement may not be and shall not be construed to have been modified, amended, rescinded,
cancelled or waived, in whole or in part, except in writing signed by the parties hereto and making specific
reference to this Agreement.
The parties do hereby ratify the Agreement between them in all other respects. Executed the day and year first
above written.
Jennifer E. Woodward Date Carl I. Fertman, Ph.D. Date
Associate Vice Provost for Executive Director
Research Operations MAPS Program
Office of Research
Lindsay C. Matsumura Date John M. Jakicic Date
Associate Dean Chair
School of Education Health and Physical Activity
___________________________________________
Michael R. Loughead, Ed.D. Date Bryant B. Wesley, II Date
Superintendent President, Board of School Directors
Hampton Township School District Hampton Township School District
HAMPTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
REGARDING SMALL GAMES OF CHANCE
WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors of the Hampton Township School District
appreciates the support provided by the various booster organizations that are affiliated with the
Hampton Township School District, and
WHEREAS, the Wyland PTO has expressed a desire to raise additional funds in
support of the group’s activities,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of School Directors of the Hampton
Township School District recognizes the Wyland PTO as a civic and service association within the
definitions contained in the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, Act 195 of 1990.
APPROVED this 13th day of February, 2017.
ATTEST: HAMPTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
__________________________________ _______________________________
Denise Balason, Secretary Bryant B. Wesley, II, President
Board of School Directors
Hampton Township School District Work Session
Monday, February 6, 2017
A.W. Beattie Career Center
7:00 p.m.
Technology
Mr. Gregory Stein, Chairperson
TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Lueers, Mrs. Litwiler, Mr. Stein, Mr. Shages, Mr. Vasko,
Mr. Wesley, Dr. Loughead, Dr. Cunningham, Mr. Kline
TOPIC PRESENTER(S)
FOR BOARD ACTION:
None at this time.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Strategic Vision for Instructional Technology
Dr. Loughead
Remake Learning Days Plan
o Project Based Learning Presentation
Mr. McKaveney
Brian Colonna
Hampton Township School District
Work Session Monday, February 6, 2017
A.W. Beattie Career Center
7:00 p.m.
Educational Programs
Mrs. Gail Litwiler, Chairperson
TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Lueers, Mrs. Litwiler, Mr. Stein, Mr. Shages, Mr. Vasko, Mr. Wesley,
Dr. Loughead, Dr. Cunningham, Mr. Kline
TOPIC PRESENTER(S)
FOR BOARD ACTION:
2017-2018 District Calendar* Dr. Loughead
Presentation of the 2017-2018 Middle School Program of Studies* Dr. Removcik
Mrs. Lux
Memorandum of Understanding with Children Youth Services* Dr. Cunningham
OTHER BUSINESS:
Arts Education Collaborative Partnership
Dr. Loughead
*Attachments
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Hampton Township School District
2017-2018 Calendar
Date Activities Student
Days
Teacher
Days
Fri., Aug. 18 Clerical Day #1
Mon. Aug. 21 Prof Dev. Day 1
Tues., Aug. 22 Prof Dev. Day 2
Wed., Aug. 23 Prof Dev. Day 3
Thurs., Aug. 24 First Day of School for Students
Total August Days 6 10
Mon., Sept. 4 Labor Day
Total September Days 20 20
Cumulative Total 26 30
Mon., Oct. 9 Columbus Day-Prof Dev. Day #4
Total October Days 21 22
Cumulative Total 47 52
Fri., Nov. 3 Elem - Clerical Day #2
Sec - ½ Clerical Day
½ Prof Dev. Day #5
Thurs., Fri
Nov. 23, 24
Thanksgiving Break
Total November Days 19 20
Cumulative Total 66 72
Dec. 22 - 31 Winter Break
Total December Days 15 15
Cumulative Total 81 87
Mon., Jan. 1 Winter Break (cont.)
*Note - Keystone Exam Windows 1/8/18 thru 1/19/18
Fri.., Jan. 12 End of 1st Semester
Mon., Jan. 15 Martin L. King, Jr. Day
Elem – Prof Dev. l Day #5
Sec - ½ Clerical Day #2
½ Prof. Dev. #5
Total January Days 21 22
Cumulative Total 102 109
Fri.., Feb. 16 Prof Dev. Day 6
Mon., Feb. 19 Presidents’ Day
Total February Days 18 19
Cumulative Total 120 128
Mar. 26-30 Spring Break
Total March Days 17 17
Cumulative Total 137 145
*Note –PSSA Exam Window 4/9/18 thru 5/4/18
Total April Days 21 21
Cumulative Total 158 166
*Note - Keystone Exam Windows 5/14/18 thru 5/25/18
Mon., May 28 Memorial Day
Total May Days 22 22
Cumulative Total 180 188
Thurs., June 7 Last Day for Students
HS Graduation
Fri., June 8 Clerical Day #3
Tues. June 19 Kennywood Day
Total June Days 5 6
Cumulative Total 185 194
Make-up Days Semester Terms
1st Semester – 90 Days (1/12/18)
2nd Semester – 95 Days
1-Feb 19, 2018
2-Jun 8, 2018
3-June 11, 2018
4- June 12, 2018
District Holidays:
Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 26, Dec. 29, Mar.30
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Pending Board Approval
2/13/17
Code List: PINK Bd. Voting Mtg, BLUE Bd. Work Session, ORANGE Bd. Special Mtg. YELLOW In-Service/Clerical RED No School
Hampton Township School District
For Board Information
Executive Summary
Topic: Middle School Program of Studies
Purpose of the Summary
New Information
Consideration for Action Item
Board Request
General Overview
The major changes being proposed to the Middle School Program of Studies are attached. The changes include new courses, updated course titles and descriptions, as well as minor edits and formatting.
Goals Addressed
* Continue to increase STEAM experiences * Align rotation and elective experiences to High School programming
* Update rotation experiences to align with District vision and goals * Align prerequisites and criteria for recommendation to current District procedures
New Course Offerings
Introduction to Engineering and Design - Grade 8 (7.5 weeks)
Course Updates
Title Changes:
* STEM changed to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics (STEAM) - Grade 7 (7.5 weeks)
* Sixth Grade Health changed to Health I - Grade 6 (7.5 weeks) * Seventh Grade Health changed to Health II - Grade 7 (7.5 weeks)
* Eighth Grade Health changed to Health III - Grade 8 (7.5 weeks) * Sixth Grade Computer Applications changed to Computer Applications I - Grade 6 (7.5 weeks)
* Seventh Grade Computer Applications changed to Computer Applications II - Grade 7 (7.5 weeks) * Eighth Grade Computer Applications changed to Computer Applications III - Grade 8 (7.5 weeks)
* Automation Technology changed to Introduction to Robotics - Grade 8 (1 semester)
* Polymer Clay, Jewelry and Fine Arts changed to Ceramics and Printmaking Studio - Grade 8 (1 semester) * Drawing Plus changed to Introduction to Drawing - Grade 8 (1 semester)
Curriculum Changes
* Global Networking - Grade 7 (7.5 weeks)
Description Changes
* Chorus - Grade 6 (2 semesters)
* Computer Applications I - Grade 6 (7.5 weeks)
* Family and Consumer Science - Grade 6 (7.5 weeks) * Introduction to Technology Education - Grade 6 (7.5 weeks)
* Visual Arts I - Grade 6 (7.5 weeks) * Chorus - Grade 7 (2 semesters)
* Computer Applications II - Grade 7 (7.5 weeks)
* Visual Arts II - Grade 7 (7.5 weeks) * Chorus - Grade 8 (2 semesters)
* Visual Arts III - Grade 8 (7.5 weeks)
Additions and Updates
Criteria for recommendation and prerequisite courses for core areas were updated to reflect current District
procedures.
Recommendation
It is recommded that the Board of School Directors approve the Middle School Program of Studies with the aforementioned changes.
Submitted by: Dr. Jackie Removcik & Mrs. Marlynn Lux Date: February 1, 2017
Introduction to Engineering and Design
GRADE 8 7.5 Weeks This course serves to motivate and inspire students to utilize and apply the skills learned in the previous two years. Students will work both individually and in teams to use technology to research authentic problems and create original solutions. Students will also be exposed to relevant career fields and will learn pertinent skills relevant to pursuing the similar program at the High School with exposure to real-world job tasks. This course promotes students’ independence.
Global Networking
GRADE 7
7.5 Weeks
In Global Networking, students will use 21st century skills to understand and address global issues. As such, students will explore characteristics of their own culture and begin to view themselves and their world from a global perspective. Students will be asked to work collaboratively to propose research and design solutions that address identified relevant, authentic global issues. Student collaboration and presentation of global challenges and solutions will further expand their global awareness.
Allegheny County 1.2017 - 1
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
Hampton Township School District
and
Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF)
Agreement
To ensure the educational success and school stability of students in foster care:
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) addresses identified points of contact, data sharing, best interest school placement determination, transportation, school enrollment, and dispute resolution related provisions. Additional policies may be added to address the unique needs of each collaboration between the Local Education Agency (LEA) and the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) in order to ensure the educational success of students in foster care. Note: this MOU is not a local transportation plan. It is an agreement between the LEA and CYF to work together for the best interest of students in foster care. Purpose: The purpose of this agreement is to establish procedures and agreed upon processes between Hampton Township School District and CYF to ensure the provision of services to optimize academic success for children and youth in foster care who are enrolled in the LEA. “Consistent with the Fostering Connections Act, “foster care” means 24-hour substitute care for children
placed away from their parents or guardians and for whom the child welfare agency has placement and care
responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, placements in foster family homes, foster homes of
relatives, group homes, emergency shelters, residential facilities, child care institutions, and pre adoptive
homes.” (U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016, p. 6).
Identified Points of Contact LEA responsibilities: The LEA agrees to appoint a Foster Care Point of Contact (POC). The name and contact information for this person will be updated regularly through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) established state process. If there is a change in the appointment of the Foster Care POC the LEA will update the change in the state directory and will inform the CYF Education Point of Contact and the PDE Regional Coordinator within 10 business days. Duties of the LEA Foster Care POC can include but are not limited to the following:
Facilitating dialog within the school system with all relevant parties who have first-hand knowledge of the child’s academics, special education needs and social/emotional strengths and concerns in order to inform the Best Interest School Placement Determination (BID) with CYF.
Ensuring that all data sharing agreements have been met and school documents have been shared with appropriate parties as allowable by FERPA.
Documenting transportation plans for students in foster care and mediating between the school transportation system and CYF as to the best and most economical mode of transportation available to meet the students’ needs.
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When appropriate, facilitating the school enrollment process that will ensure that the child in foster care is immediately enrolled in the new school, attending at the appropriate grade level and receiving the supports necessary to be successful.
Leading the agreed upon dispute resolution process with the LEA, State Education Agency (SEA) and CYF, as needed
Training LEA staff on the urgent educational needs of young people in foster care and advising and trouble-shooting on a case-by-case basis, as needed.
CYF responsibilities: The assigned caseworker’s duties include, but are not limited to:
Gathering relevant information regarding BID from all child welfare stakeholders including the parent,
parent’s attorney, child’s attorney, placement provider, education decision maker, the child (when
deemed appropriate), CYF and other relevant parties who have first-hand knowledge of the child’s needs
outside of the academic setting.
Facilitating discussion around cost-effective school transportation plans.
Initiating the agreed upon dispute resolution process when BID or additional costs cannot be agreed
upon.
CYF agrees to appoint an Education Point of Contact. The name and contact information for this person will be made available to all LEAs. The duties of the CYF Education Point of Contact can include but are not limited to the following:
Supporting the assigned caseworker by connecting the LEA with the assigned CYF caseworker, supervisor, child’s attorney, placement provider, education decision maker and other relevant parties who have first-hand knowledge of the child’s needs outside of the academic setting in order to best inform the BID.
Supporting CYF around the discussion about best interest school placement decisions and school transportation plans for students in foster care and mediating between the LEA and parties in the child welfare system as to the best and most economical mode of transportation available to meet the student’s needs.
Supporting the decision making around permission for CYF to cover additional costs associated with
special transportation arrangements for students in foster care placements if determined that CYF will
contribute to costs.
Training child welfare staff, placement provider staff and legal parties on urgent educational needs of young people in foster care and advising and trouble-shooting on a case by case basis when necessary.
Ensuring that all data sharing agreements have been met and school documents have been shared with appropriate parties as allowable by FERPA.
Leading the agreed upon dispute resolution process with the LEAs and CYF. Data Sharing The LEA and CYF will facilitate data sharing between both systems on behalf of children in foster care that is consistent with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), IDEA and other privacy protocols. Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families being served, in accordance with FERPA, and all other State and Federal laws and regulations regarding confidentiality.
The LEA will share the following with CYF:
Directory level data on all students in the school district
Analysis on graduation rates for students in foster care
Name of technology vendor and name/contact information for the technology lead in the district
Student level educational information including transcripts, academic records, credits accrued, schedule, special education assessments and plan, 504 plan provisions, discipline records and attendance records.
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CYF will share the following with the LEA: Upon receipt of FERPA allowable directory level data, CYF will share the names of all students in foster care that are enrolled in the district.
Within three business days of entrance into the foster care system and with every change of residence while in foster care, CYF will share the following student level information on a case by case basis:
Name of child in foster care, date of birth
CYF caseworker’s name and contact information and CYF supervisor’s name and contact information
Parent’s home address and home school district
Verification if foster parent receives subsidy for the child (yes or no)
Placement provider’s name and contact information
Name and contact information of child’s caretaker (night time residence) including foster parent if applicable
Name and contact information of Educational Decision Maker which may continue to be biological parent or may be another party appointed by the courts
Any relevant safety concerns including the possibility of parents visiting the school or attempting contact with the child during school hours
Any pertinent information about meeting the child’s needs during this time of transition and heightened stress
Best Interest School Placement Determination “The school of origin is the school in which a child is enrolled at the time of placement in foster care. An SEA
and its LEAs must ensure that a child in foster care enrolls or remains in his or her school of origin
unless a determination is made that it is not in the child’s best interest. (ESEA section
1111(g)(1)(E)(i)). If a child’s foster care placement changes, the school of origin would then be considered
the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of the placement change.” (U.S. Department of
Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016, p. 11).
1. When a student is placed in foster care or changes residences while in foster care, the assigned CYF
caseworker will notify the School of Origin (SOO) Foster Care POC within 72 hours of placement. If the
new residence is not within the school district boundaries, the Foster Care POC will coordinate and
arrange, with the assistance of the CYF caseworker, a BID meeting within 7 school days of the child’s
change in residence. This meeting can occur in person, by phone or by e-mail communication. Until the
BID discussion has happened and a decision is made, the child will remain enrolled in the school district
of origin. If transportation challenges incur initially, the child will not be marked with unexcused
absences. All efforts will be made by both CYF and the SOO to ensure that the child attends school
during this timeframe.
Though the specific factors may vary depending on context, in order to make a holistic and well-informed
BID, a variety of student-centered factors should be considered. These factors may include:
Preferences of the child;
Preferences of the child’s parent(s), child’s attorney, child’s placement provider, child’s foster parent or
education decision maker(s);
The child’s attachment to the school, including meaningful relationships with staff and peers;
Placement of the child’s sibling(s);
Influence of the school climate on the child, including safety and well-being;
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The availability and quality of the services in the school to meet the child’s educational and
socioemotional needs;
History of school transfers and how they have impacted the child;
How the length of the commute would impact the child, based on the child’s developmental stage;
Whether the child is a student with a disability under the IDEA who is receiving special education and
related services/aids or a student with a disability under Section 504 who is receiving special education
or related services/aids and, if so, the availability of those required services in a school other than the
school of origin; and
Whether the child is an English Language Learner and is receiving language services, and, if so, the
availability of those required services in a school other than the school of origin consistent with Title VI
and the EEOA.
Transportation costs should not be considered when determining a child’s best interest in school placement,
which is consistent with the program instruction released by the U.S. Department of Health & Human
Services subsequent to the passage of the Fostering Connections Act.” (U.S. Department of Education and
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016, p. 11-12). Efforts by all parties should be made to
transport the child to the school district of origin while the BID is being made.
2. Prior to the BID meeting, the LEA Foster Care POC in the SOO will contact relevant school personnel to
obtain information regarding the child’s academics, special education needs, social/emotional strengths
and/or concerns, extracurricular involvement, attendance, and any other information that can help to
facilitate the best interest conversation.
3. Prior to the best interest determination meeting, the CYF caseworker will gather relevant information
regarding best interest determination from the parent, parent’s attorney, child’s attorney, placement
provider, education decision maker, the child (when deemed appropriate), CYF and other relevant parties
who have first-hand knowledge of the child’s needs outside of the academic setting.
4. Scheduled or arranged by the CYF caseworker and the LEA Foster Care POC, all parties will meet within
7 days of the child’s change of residence to talk through the gathered information and will come to a joint
decision as to best interest school placement for the child in care.
5. During any child welfare placement or change of placement, the presumption is that the child should
remain in the SOO, and continue in this district until a determination has been made that it is no longer
in the child’s best interest.
6. If the LEA’s Foster Care POC (with support from all identified school personnel) and the CYF caseworker
(with support from all child welfare stakeholders) cannot come to a joint decision, they will jointly contact
the CYF Education Point of Contact and the PDE Regional Coordinator for consultation.
7. The CYF Education Point of Contact and the PDE Regional Coordinator will gather pertinent information
with regards to the student in question and will issue a joint decision.
8. In the case of a dispute, the LEA and CYF will reference the uniform statewide Inter-Agency
Transportation Dispute Resolution Process and the statewide Dispute Resolution Process for school
selection and enrollment.
LEA responsibilities: The LEA Foster Care POC will lead the BID process with all relevant parties within the school system and will document the BID. CYF responsibilities: Responsibility for the BID ultimately lies with the assigned CYF Caseworker along with input from all child welfare stakeholders. The CYF Education Point of Contact can be consulted if necessary.
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Transportation “Some children in foster care will need transportation to remain in their school of origin when it is in their best interest. To facilitate transportation for these children, an LEA receiving Title I funds must collaborate with the State or local child welfare agency or agencies to ensure that transportation for children in foster care is provided, arranged, and funded. (ESEA section 1112(c)(5)(B)). SEAs and State or tribal child welfare agencies also play a key role in ensuring the adequate provision of transportation for children in foster care, as part of their overall responsibilities under Title I and the Fostering Connections Act to provide educational stability for these children.”(U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016, p. 15). Joint responsibilities: The LEA and CYF agree to collaborate to jointly design a comprehensive transportation plan to
ensure that transportation for children in foster care is provided, arranged, and funded. Both parties agree that under no circumstances should a transportation dispute between parties
delay or interrupt the provision of transportation for a child to the SOO. Both parties agree to communicate regularly and share leadership responsibilities at the local level
to ensure that available resources for transportation are utilized in the most effective manner, without duplication.
Both parties agree that transportation must be provided in a “cost effective” manner so low-cost/no-cost options should be explored. (e.g. pre-existing bus stops or public transportation, foster parents provide transportation, transportation by other programs if child is eligible).
Both parties understand that all federal, state and local funding sources should be maximized to ensure transportations costs are not unduly burdensome on one agency.
LEA responsibilities: “An LEA must ensure that a child in foster care needing transportation to the school of origin receives such
transportation for the duration of the time the child is in foster care. (ESEA section 1112(c)(5)(B)).” (U.S.
Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016, p. 17).
Ensures that transportation is provided to children in foster care, adhering to the collaboratively
designed transportation plan, even if the LEA does not transport other students. Acknowledges that Title I is an allowable funding source for additional transportation costs, although
funds reserved for comparable services for homeless children and youth may not be used for transportation.
Informs the CYF whether Title I funds are available to support additional transportation costs for children in foster care in order to maintain enrollment in their school of origin.
Agrees, if applicable, to support additional transportation costs for eligible foster care youth utilizing funds made available within Title I.
“If there are additional costs incurred in providing transportation to the school of origin, the LEA will provide such transportation if (1) the local child welfare agency agrees to reimburse the LEA for the cost of such transportation; (2) the LEA agrees to pay for the cost; or (3) the LEA and local child welfare agency agree to share the cost. (ESEA 1112(c)(5)(B)).” (U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016, p. 16).
Agrees that a child must remain in his or her school of origin while any disputes are being resolved. In the case of a dispute, agrees to provide or arrange for adequate and appropriate transportation
and to work with CYF if this results in additional costs. CYF responsibilities: Supports transportation costs for eligible youth in foster care utilizing funds made available within the
county’s child welfare budget including under Section 475(4)(A) of Title IV-E of the Social Security Act.
Informs the LEA/SOO whether Title IV-E funds are available to support additional transportation costs
for children in foster care in order to maintain enrollment in their school of origin.
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Agrees to assist the LEA/SOO in exploring the full range of options for providing transportation and/or
funding transportation to maintain a child in his or her school of origin, consistent with the child’s
educational stability plan.
Agrees that a child must remain in his or her school of origin while any disputes are being resolved.
Agrees to work with the LEA to address additional costs for any transportation arranged by the LEA
during the dispute process
Agrees to identify alternate transportation options when school district transportation is not immediately
available to ensure that children in foster care placement are not sitting out of school while the LEA
works to arrange appropriate transportation.
School Enrollment The LEA and CYF acknowledge that there will be times when children must change educational placements
as a result of a child welfare placement. This decision should be made jointly with the LEA who has been
educating the child, the assigned caseworker from CYF, the parent, parent’s attorney, child’s attorney,
placement provider, education decision maker, the child (when deemed appropriate), CYF and other relevant
parties.
LEA responsibilities:
Agrees to immediately enroll children in foster care placements within their district. Enrollment will not be
delayed due to lack of documentation including previous school records, proof of residency, proof of birth
and immunization records.
“When a determination is made that remaining in the school of origin is not in a child’s best interest, SEAs and LEAs must ensure that a child in foster care is immediately enrolled in his or her new school even if the student does not have the required documentation. The enrolling school must then contact the student’s prior school for relevant records. (ESEA section 1111(g)(1)(E)(ii)-(iii)).” (U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016, p. 20).
The enrolling LEA agrees to communicate with the SOO within 3 business days to obtain information in
order to appropriately place the student in classes, pending receipt of records.
Agrees that upon receipt of the child’s records from their SOO, the Foster Care POC will work with CYF
to assist in obtaining any missing documentation.
CYF responsibilities:
CYF will work with the enrolling LEA to supplement the exchange of educational records if there are any
relevant files in the child welfare record. Child welfare will also produce a copy of immunization records
and/or birth certificates (they may not be the original copies) if they are in the record.
Dispute Resolution Process “To the extent feasible and appropriate, an LEA must ensure that a child remains in his or her school of
origin while the disputes are being resolved to minimize disruptions and reduce the number of moves
between schools. (See ESEA section 1111(g)(1)(E)(i)).” (U.S. Department of Education and U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, 2016, p. 15).
Should there be a dispute in the BID or Transportation Planning, the LEA will consult the PDE Regional
Coordinator and CYF will consult the CYF Education Point of Contact. The PDE Regional Coordinator and
the CYF Education Point of Contact will discuss all relevant information and a joint decision will be issued.
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In the case of a dispute, the LEA and CYF will reference the uniform statewide Inter-Agency Transportation
Dispute Resolution Process and the statewide Dispute Resolution Process for school selection and
enrollment.
U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2016). Guidance on
the Foster Care Provisions in Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as
Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015.
https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/edhhsfostercarenonregulatorguide.pdf
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Updates and Revisions:
Updates and revisions to this MOU should be made as needed. Any updates or revisions to the MOU must be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Hampton Township School District and Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families agree to update or revise this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as needed or every three years to coincide with the contractual timelines.
ATTEST: ALLEGHENY COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES _____________________________ By:___________________________________
Witness Marc Cherna, Director of the Department of Human Services
______________________________ William McKain, County Manager Approved as to Form Only: By:___________________________ ATTEST: Hampton Township School District _____________________________ By:___________________________________ Denise Balason, Secretary Bryant B. Wesley, II, Esq., Board President Approved as to Form Only: Date of Board Approval:________________ By:___________________________ Patrick J. Clair, Esq., Solicitor
Transportation Plan
Between Hampton Township School District (LEA)
And
Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families
(CYF)
Transportation Procedures
To ensure the educational stability of Foster Care Youth: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements
These procedures are established to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
foster care provision requirements to ensure educational stability for children in foster care.
A collaborative partnership between the Local Educational Agency (LEA) and the Allegheny
County Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) has
been established to ensure all factors are considered in the Best Interest School Placement
Determination (BID) for students in foster care. During any child welfare placement or change
of placement, the presumption is that the child should remain in the school of origin, and
continue in this district until a determination has been made that it is no longer in the child’s
best interest. Best interest will be determined using child-centered factors, such as the
age/grade of the child, length of the commute and its effect on the child’s education,
connections in the school, etc. Although it is the goal to come to a joint decision with regards to
BID, there may be times that this is not possible. If a joint decision cannot be reached, the final
decision with regards to school placement is left to CYF.
Based on this school placement decision, the LEA will work collaboratively with CYF and
placement agencies to identify and establish the most cost-effective method of transport, using
the framework below.
Part 1. LEA and CYF Representative(s) Included in Designing the Local Transportation
Plan
Please include the name and title of each LEA and CYF representative(s) included in designing
the joint plan.
Local Education Agency Representative(s) Title
1) Dr. Michael Loughead Superintendent
2) Dr. Rebecca Cunningham Assistant To the Superintendent
3) Mr. Jeffrey Kline Director of Administrative Services
4) Mr. Patrick J. Clair, Esq. District Solicitor
County Children and Youth Agency and partners(s)
Title
1) Laura Whiteman Assistant County Solicitor
2) Alexis Samulski Assistant County Solicitor
3) Pat Valentine Executive Deputy Director of Integrated Program Services
4) Jacki Hoover Assistant Deputy Director, CYF
5) Peter Sloan Analyst from Data, Analysis, Research and Evaluation office, DHS
6) Kathy McCauley Analyst from Data, Analysis, Research and Evaluation office, DHS
7) Samantha Murphy Resource Services Manager
8) Jaclyn Snyder Education Records Consultant, AIU
Part 2. Addressing Transportation Assurances to Ensure Educational Stability
Transportation Options:
Multiple factors will be considered and addressed in the BID meeting when determining
transportation options for students in foster care, including: safety of the student and other
students being transported; student’s age; distance and length of time of the commute; and an
existing Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with specialized transportation. Information from
the School of Origin (SOO) transportation designee about these factors will be provided so that
the BID meeting will be comprehensive and include consideration of cost-effective measures.
The following options will be considered to provide SOO transportation:
1. An existing bus route can be used, including non-public, charter school and Career
Technical Center buses.
2. An existing bus route can be modified to accommodate a new address.
3. Specialized transportation offered to other students can be accessed, such as:
a. Special Education
b. Alternative Education
c. McKinney Vento Education
4. Existing specialized transportation can be modified slightly to accommodate the new
address.
5. The SOO may identify alternatives not provided directly by the school district that
the SOO would be willing to assist CYF in accessing (this could include facilitating
the arrangement or providing the transportation and being reimbursed). Examples
include:
a. Cabs or other contracted transport; or
b. Public transportation, such as city buses
6. CYF will also explore options outside of those provided by the SOO including the
following options:
o a combination of the school and CYF supports if agreement can be reached
o natural support (foster parent, parent, aunt, uncle, neighbor, etc)
o child uses a bus pass if appropriate
o placement provider on an ongoing basis
o CYF case aid
Funding:
1. If the student has an IEP that includes provisions for specialized transportation,
transportation must be provided by the school district responsible for the student’s Free
Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
2. If the SOO can offer an existing means of transportation at no additional cost, the district
will provide transportation and CYF will not be charged.
3. If the SOO can provide transportation but will need to modify a route or create a new
route, the SOO transportation designee will calculate the cost, if any, that will be charged
to CYF. Any charges to CYF should be approved prior to incurring costs.
4. CYF will explore whether the student is eligible for Title IV-E funds to be used to cover
the cost.
5. The SOO may use Title 1, Part A funds to assist with additional transportation costs if
funds exist after covering mandated responsibilities (such as transportation for students
experiencing homelessness).
Part 3: Addressing Additional Costs
The SOO will work with the district of residency and surrounding districts to identify potential
existing routes that would allow for transportation at no additional cost if the SOO does not have
an existing route. However, in some instances a route may not exist. In this case the SOO
transportation designee will identify the most cost-effective route. If there are additional costs
incurred in providing transportation to the school of origin, the LEA will provide such
transportation if:
1. CYF agrees to reimburse the LEA for the cost of such transportation. This may be
possible for children who qualify for Title IV-E funds. Additional costs must be
discussed and approved prior to incurring costs by the Allegheny County,
Office of Children, Youth and Families with the assistance of the appointed
CYF Educational Point of Contact.
2. The SOO will review situations where there is an additional cost to transport on a
case-by-case basis, taking into consideration age/grade of student, special needs,
and whether or not there is funding available to pay for additional costs. If funding is
available then the SOO can agree to either assume the additional cost or split that
cost with the CYF.
3. If after a good faith effort, and exhaustion of the dispute resolution procedures
described herein, the LEA and CYF are unable to reach an agreement regarding
responsibility for additional costs incurred in providing transportation, CYF is
responsible for the additional costs.
The LEA and CYF understand that all federal, state and local funding sources should be
maximized to ensure transportations costs are not unduly burdensome on one agency.
Part 4. Considering Low-Cost or No-Cost Transportation Options for Foster Care Youth
On a case-by-case student basis, additional low-cost or no-cost options for transportation of
students in foster care should be explored. Please carefully review the following no-cost or low-
cost options for transportation and indicate with a check mark if the LEA and CYF agree to
explore these transportation funding options on a case-by-case basis.
No-Cost or Low-Cost Options LEA CCYA
The child may be dropped off at a school bus stop near the existing transportation system for the school of origin. Communication between the current and new school districts is critical.
X X
Public transportation options exist, if the child is of an appropriate age and has, or is able to acquire, the skills to utilize such options.
X X
The foster parents, family member(s) or placement providers are willing and able to transport the child to school.
X X
The child is already eligible for transportation covered by other programs. For example, Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) funds may be used to pay for transportation services if the child’s IEP Team determines transportation is a related service that is required for a child with disabilities in foster care to receive FAPE.
X X
There are pre-existing bus routes or stops close to the new foster care placement that cross district boundaries, such as bus routes for magnet schools, charter schools and transportation for homeless students as required by the McKinney-Vento Act.
X X
The school district of residence, school district of origin, and CYF are willing to share transportation costs.
X X
Part 5. Describing a local transportation dispute resolution process between the LEA and
CYF
If a mutual decision cannot be reached between the Foster Care POC and CYF with regards to
responsibility for additional costs of transportation, the following dispute resolution process will
be initiated. During a dispute, CYF will arrange transportation for the children in question. If
there are already existing transportation options that do not increase costs that the school has
within their system, these options will be offered during a dispute.
Step 1: The Foster Care POC and CYF will put in writing the reason for the dispute.
Step 2: A problem solving meeting will be held between identified staff of the LEA and CYF
Step 3: The Region 4 Foster Care Coordinator located at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, can
be called to participate in the discussion to help facilitate an agreed upon solution.
If a dispute occurs, the LEA and CYF will reference the uniform statewide Inter-Agency
Transportation Dispute Resolution Process and the statewide Dispute Resolution Process for
school selection and enrollment.
If after a good faith effort, and exhaustion of the dispute resolution procedures described herein,
the LEA and CYF are unable to reach an agreement regarding responsibility for additional costs
incurred in providing transportation, CYF is responsible for the additional costs.
Part 6. Sample scenarios
These are just some sample scenarios. Each case will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to
determination best interest and additional cost responsibility.
Scenario #1
Student is placed in a foster care placement within the School of Origin
Student remains a student of the school of origin
Student is transported by the school of origin
Scenario #2
A student is placed in a foster care placement within an LEA from a different school of
origin, and the Best Interest School Placement Determination is to attend new LEA. ex. A
student is placed in a foster care placement within the Woodland Hills SD from a different
school of origin (McKeesport SD) and the Best Interest School Placement Determination is to
attend Woodland Hills SD.
The student will be immediately enrolled in Woodland Hills SD.
The student will be provided transportation in accordance with the Woodland Hills SD’s
transportation policies.
If special transportation is required through the IEP, Woodland Hills SD will provide the
transportation to the neighborhood school or the designated school determined by the
IEP.
Scenario #3
A Sto-Rox SD student is placed in a foster care placement in the Baldwin-Whitehall SD,
and the Best Interest Determination is to attend the Baldwin-Whitehall SD.
The student will be immediately enrolled in the LEA of residency – Baldwin-Whitehall
SD.
The student will be provided transportation in accordance with Baldwin-Whitehall SD’s
transportation policies.
If special transportation is required through the IEP, the district of residency (Baldwin
Whitehall SD) will provide the transportation to the neighborhood school or the
designated school determined by the IEP.
Scenario #4
A Pittsburgh Public SD student is placed in a foster care placement in the Clairton SD, ,
and the Best Interest Determination is for the student to continue to attend the Pittsburgh
Public SD.
The student will continue to attend the Pittsburgh Public SD
Existing transportation routes will be identified, if possible by Pittsburgh Public.
If there is not an existing route that will accommodate the student, then Pittsburgh Public
SD will identify the most cost effective route.
CYF with the support of the CYF Education Liaison and all internal county staff will
identify potential cost-effective options.
Cost effective transportation methods will be explored in each case and are not limited to
new routes, route hand-offs, and district-to-district shared transportation, and foster
parents/placement provider providing transportation.
If there is any additional cost of transportation, the LEA Foster Care Point of Contact at
Pittsburgh Public and CYF with the support of the CYF Education Liaison and all internal
county staff will come to mutual decision as to how to cover these costs.
During any disputes and pending arrangement of transportation by the school district,
CYF will arrange transportation for the student back to the school of origin. However, if
there are already existing transportation options that do not increase costs that the
school has within their system, these options will be offered during a dispute.
Part 7. Updates and Revisions
Hampton Township School District and the Allegheny County Department of Human Services,
Office of Children, Youth and Families agree to update or revise this local transportation plan as
needed or every three years to coincide with the contractual timelines.
This agreement will be reviewed and approved by representatives of both agencies:
ATTEST: ALLEGHENY COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
_____________________________ By:___________________________________
Witness Marc Cherna, Director of the Department of
Human Services
______________________________
William McKain, County Manager
Approved as to Form Only:
By:___________________________
ATTEST: Hampton Township School District
_____________________________ By:___________________________________
Denise Balason, Secretary Bryant B. Wesley, II, Esq., Board President
Approved as to Form Only: Date of Board Approval:________________
By:___________________________
Patrick J. Clair, Esq., Solicitor
Revised - Personnel – February 6, 2017
Hampton Township School District Board Work Session Meeting
Monday, February 6, 2017 7:00 p.m. – A.W. Beattie Career Center
Revised - PERSONNEL – Mrs. Pam Lamagna, Chair To: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Litwiler, Mrs. Lueers, Mr. Shages, Mr. Stein, Mr. Vasko, Mr. Wesley,
Dr. Loughead, Dr. Cunningham, and, Mr. Kline Employment of all appointed personnel is contingent upon receipt of all compliance documents. TOPIC FOR BOARD ACTION TEACHERS: 1. Approve Professional Employee status for Matthew Combi, High School Guidance Counselor, who has achieved tenure
status, effective January 23, 2017.
2. Approve Ms. Bridget Scherer, to continue as a Long-Term Substitute Grade 1 Teacher at Central Elementary School from February 15, 2017 through the remainder of the 2016-2017 School Year. Salary remains $29,500, pro-rated. (Ms. Scherer is a long-term substitute for Mrs. Amber Griffith.)
3. Approve Mrs. Sally Meyers, as a Long-Term Substitute World Language (French) Teacher at Hampton High School, from approximately January 31, 2017 through the remainder of the 2016-2017 School Year. Salary is $29,500, pro-rated. (Mrs. Meyers is a long-term substitute for Mrs. Jessica Heranic.)
4. Approve Ms. Catherine Potter, as a Building Substitute at Hampton High School, from February 3, 2017 through the
remainder of the 2016-2017 School Year. Salary is $19,500, pro-rated. (Ms. Potter is replacing Ms. Samantha Curti.)
5. Approve Ms. Amy Carto, as a Building Substitute at Hampton Middle School, from February 13, 2017 through the remainder of the 2016-2017 School Year. Salary is $19,500, pro-rated. (Ms. Carto is replacing Mr. Andrew Petruska.)
PARAPROFESSIONAL/SECRETARY 6. Approve Mrs. Cara Keller, as a Class 1-D Paraprofessional for the District, effective February 8, 2017. Salary is Year 2:
$16.37 per hour for the 60-day probationary period and $16.62 per hour thereafter. (Mrs. Keller is replacing Mrs. Karen Roczko at Hampton Middle School.)
7. Approve Ms. Sarah Kushnar, as a Long-Term Substitute Class 1-D Paraprofessional at Wyland Elementary School, effective January 25, 2017 through the remainder of the 2016-2017 School Year. Salary is $13.50 per hour. (Ms. Kushnar is replacing Ms. Maria Frantz at Wyland Elementary School.)
OTHER: 8. Approve Kristen Nock, a college student from Duquesne University, for technology support for the 2016-2017 School
Year, at a salary of $12.00 per-hour (utilizing Title II Funds), effective November 17, 2016.
SUPPLEMENTALS: 9. Approve the following Building/Coach Supplemental positions for the 2016-2017 School Year, at a rate of $127 per point:
NAME POSITION BUILDING POINTS RANGE TOTAL STIPEND Gary Wilson Baseball – Head Coach HS 47 35/47 $5,969 Daniel Hussar Baseball – Assistant Coach HS 34 30/38 $4,318 Kellen Wheeler Baseball – JV Coach HS 38 30/38 $4,826 Steve Swierezynski Baesball – Assistant JV Coach HS 32 24/32 $4,064 Mike Susi Baseball – MS Coach MS 30 24/32 $3,810 John Benca Volunteer Baseball Coach Bruce Steckel Volunteer Baseball Coach Jeff Yukevich Volunteer Baseball Coach Ryan Gally Volunteer Baseball Coach
Revised - Personnel – February 6, 2017
James Vollberg Lacrosse – Boys’ Head Coach HS 31 23/31 $3,937 Sam Evans Lacrosse – Boys’ Assistant Coach HS 20 16/20 $2,540 Mike Keuch Volunteer Boys’ Lacrosse Coach HS Luke Howell Volunteer Boys’ Lacrosse Coach HS Terrence Hales Volunteer Boys’ Lacrosse Coach HS Chris Geraud Volunteer Boys’ Lacrosse Coach HS Kelsey Viets Lacrosse – Girls’ Head Coach HS 31 23/31 $3,937 Rachel (Geldard) Peabody
Lacrosse – Girls’ Assistant Coach HS 20 16/20 $2,540
Nate Meade Volunteer Girls’ Lacrosse Coach Ron Fedell Softball – Head Coach HS 47 35/47 $5,969 Lynn Zdinak Softball – Assistant Coach HS 38 30/38 $4,826 Pete Scanga Softball – Middle School Coach MS 28 20/28 $3,556 Elizabeth Swartzwelder
Softball – Middle School Assistant Coach MS 20 16/20 $2,540
Mike Zdinak Volunteer Softball Coach Derek Brinkley Track – Head Coach HS 53 41/53 $6,731 Nick Panza Track – 1st Assistant Coach HS 37 29/37 $4,699 Jayne Beatty Track – Assistant “A” Coach HS 29 21/29 $3,683 Joe Cangilla Track – Assistant “B” Coach HS 27 21/29 $3,429 Heather Dietz Track – Assistant “C” Coach HS 22 18/22 $2,794 Mary Bukovac Track – Middle School Coach MS 34 26/34 $4,318 Ryan Scott Track – MS Assistant “A” Coach MS 19 15/19 $2,413 Glenn Geary Track – MS Assistant “B” Coach MS 19 15/19 $2,413 Dave Sheets Track – MS Assistant “C” Coach MS 19 15/19 $2,413 Leonard Verdetto Track – MS Assistant “D” Coach MS 17 15/19 $2,159 Grant McKinney Tennis – Boys’ Head Coach HS 33 26/33 $4,191 Jeremy Clendenning Tennis – Boys’ Assistant Coach HS 20 16/20 $2,540 Sean Malone Volunteer Tennis Coach HS
ADDENDUM: 10. Approve Ms. Ashley Arlotti, as a Substitute Paraprofessional for the District, effective February 6, 2017.
*Attachments Facilities Agenda page 1 of 1
Hampton Township School District
WORK SESSION
Monday, February 06, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.
A.W. Beattie Career Center
FACILITIES AGENDA,
Ms. Balason, Chair
TO: Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Litwiler, Mrs. Lueers, Mr. Shages, Mr. Stein, Mr. Vasko,
Mr. Wesley, Dr. Loughead, Dr. Cunningham, Mr. Kline, Mr. Farino
ACTION ITEMS PRESENTER
There is no report this evening.
OLD BUSINESS PRESENTER
1. Elementary Facility Roof Projects (Wyland) - Update Mr. Farino
NEW BUSINESS PRESENTER
1. Poff Elementary Plumbing Issues Mr. Farino
*Attachments Finance Agenda page 1 of 1
Hampton Township School District
WORK SESSION
Monday, February 06, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.
A.W. Beattie Career Center
FINANCE AGENDA,
Mr. Vasko, Chair
TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Litwiler, Mrs. Lueers, Mr. Shages, Mr. Stein,
Mr. Wesley, Dr. Loughead, Dr. Cunningham, Mr. Kline
ACTION ITEMS PRESENTER
1. *Approve the engagement of Piper Jaffray & Company as underwriter for the potential Mr. Kline
current refunding of the District’s 2006B bonds.
2. *Approve the Budget Transfers totaling $1,503.66 for the following: Mr. Kline
HHS Library Supplies $1,273.78
Poff General Supplies $ 126.89
Poff Nursing Repairs $ 102.99
OLD BUSINESS PRESENTER
1. *Local Tax Revenue Update as of January 31, 2017 Mr. Kline
NEW BUSINESS PRESENTER
There is no report this evening.
Hampton Township School District Work Session
Monday, February 6, 2017
A.W. Beattie Career Center
7:00 p.m.
Policy/Legislative Affairs
Mr. Robert Shages, Chairperson
TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Lueers, Mrs. Litwiler, Mr. Stein, Mr. Shages, Mr. Vasko,
Mr. Wesley, Dr. Loughead, Dr. Cunningham, Mr. Kline
TOPIC PRESENTER(S)
FOR BOARD ACTION:
Approval of 1st Reading of Policy: Dr. Loughead
o 005 – Organization*
OTHER BUSINESS:
None at this time
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No. 005
SECTION: LOCAL BOARD PROCEDURES
TITLE: ORGANIZATION
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
HAMPTON
TOWNSHIP
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 005
SECTION: LOCAL BOARD PROCEDURES
TITLE: ORGANIZATION
ADOPTED: November 19, 2003
REVISED: TBD
005. ORGANIZATION
Section 1. Organization Meeting
SC 401, 404,
421
The Board members shall meet and organize annually during the first week of December.
Notice of the time and place of the organization meeting shall be given to all Board
members by mail at least five (5) days before the proposed meeting by the Board
Secretary. The organization meeting shall be a regular meeting.
Section 2. Order
SC 426
The organization meeting shall be called to order by the past President, who shall preside
over the election of a temporary President from among the hold-over Board members.
The Board Secretary shall be secretary of the meeting. In an election year, the certificates
of election or appointment of all new Board members shall be read, and a list shall be
prepared of the legally elected or appointed and qualified Board members.
SC 402
The temporary President may administer the oath or affirmation of office to those Board
members who have not previously taken and subscribed to the same.
Section 3. Officers
Election of officers shall be by a majority vote of the members. Where no such majority
is achieved on the first ballot, a second ballot shall be cast for the two (2) candidates who
received the greatest number of votes.
SC 404
SC 426, 427
a. The school directors shall annually, during the first week of December, elect from
their members a President and Vice-President who shall serve for one (1) year.
The President shall:
1. Preside at all meetings of the Board and vote on motions placed before the Board
for action.
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2. Sign on behalf of the Board such documents as may require his/her signature.
3. Represent the Board in deliberations with other boards, districts, or agencies,
unless another member of the Board is so designated.
4. Appoint all committees, unless otherwise specified by the Board, call special
meetings, and perform all other duties as prescribed by law.
SC 428
The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President when acting in that
capacity.
SC 404
b. The school directors shall annually, during the month of May, elect a Treasurer who
shall serve for one (1) year beginning the first day of July after such election. The
Treasurer may be a corporation duly qualified and legally authorized to transact a
fiduciary business in the Commonwealth, and may be a member of the Board.
SC 436, 438
Pol. 811
The Treasurer shall not enter upon his/her duties until furnishing bond in accordance
with law and with Board approval. The Treasurer shall be compensated in the manner
and at the rate determined by the Board.
SC 404
c. The school directors shall, during the month of May in every fourth year, elect a
Secretary who shall serve a term of four (4) years beginning the first day of July
following such election, and may be a member of the Board.
SC 431, 432
Pol. 811
The Secretary shall not enter upon his/her duties until furnishing bond in accordance
with law and with Board approval. The Secretary shall be compensated in the manner
and at the rate determined by the Board.
SC 404 Vacancies in any office shall be filled by Board action, and such appointed officers shall
serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
The same school director may not hold more than one (1) office of the Board. No
commissioned officer or professional employee of the Board shall serve, temporarily or
permanently, as an officer of the Board.
Section 4. Appointments
The Board shall have the authority to appoint:
SC 508, 683
a. A tax collector, where a tax collector is not elected to collect taxes, there is a vacancy,
or an elected tax collector refuses to qualify.
SC 1410
b. School physician(s).
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SC 1410
c. School dentist(s).
SC 324, 406
d. Solicitor.
SC 2401
e. Independent auditor.
SC 516
f. Delegates to a state convention or association of school directors.
SC 406, 1089
g. Assistants, clerks and other employees the Board deems necessary.
SC 406 The Board shall annually appoint a qualified attorney as the solicitor for the district, who
shall have the following responsibilities:
a. Duties and responsibilities to be rendered in consideration of the yearly compensation
set by the Board:
1. Attend the regular meetings of the Board and other meetings when requested. At
these meetings, the solicitor shall act as a counselor to the Board.
2. Render a written opinion on any legal question when requested by the Board.
3. Prepare or supervise the preparation of all legal papers and documents, which
shall be executed by the officers of the Board.
4. Provide to the Superintendent or designee such opinions or other legal
information that may be necessary for the immediate or long range of conduct of
the affairs of the district.
b. Duties and responsibilities for which the solicitor may charge from time to time
additional sums of money on the basis of the usual and customary charges for such
service:
1. Represent the district in all litigation to which the district may be a party or in
which it is interested.
2. Examine, upon the purchase of any real estate by the district, the abstract or
preliminary report of title, as the case may be, render a written opinion
concerning the same, and represent the Board in the purchase or sale of any real
estate.
3. Handle such other matters that it may deem proper and advisable.
The compensation for the solicitor shall be set by the Board.
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SC 514
Appointees of the Board may be removed from office for incompetency, intemperance,
neglect of duty, violation of the school laws of the Commonwealth, or other improper
conduct, provided that the appointee charged has been given due notice of the reasons
and an opportunity for a hearing. Removal shall be approved by the affirmative vote of a
majority of those present and voting.
Section 5. Resolutions
The Board may at the organization meeting, but shall prior to July 1 next following,
designate a:
SC 621
a. Depository(s) for school funds.
SC 106
b. Newspaper(s) of general circulation as defined in law.
SC 421
c. Normal day, place and time for regular meetings.
d. Normal day, place and time for open committee meetings.
Section 6. Committees
When specifically charged to do so by the Board, committees of Board members shall
conduct studies, make recommendations, and act in an advisory capacity, but shall not
take action on behalf of the Board.
Members shall be appointed by the President.
A member may request or refuse appointment to a committee.
Refusal to serve on any one committee shall not be grounds for failure to appoint a
member to another committee.
Each Board committee shall be convened by a chairperson, who is appointed by the
President.
Board members shall be permitted and encouraged to attend all committee meetings
whether a member or not. The agenda for all committee meetings shall be sent to all
Board members.
The committees, working in conjunction with the Superintendent, shall primarily act in a
fact-finding and advisory capacity.
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There is no legislative power within the committee structure. The action of any
committee shall not be binding on the Board as a whole, except where specifically
empowered by a majority of the Board in advance.
Recommendations of the committees shall be presented to the Board for action in
accordance with the regular order of business. Any member of the Board may make
recommendations or motions on any subject, whether or not considered by the
committee.
Committees with duties outside the district, such as the NASPS and Joint Recreation
Committee, shall inform the Board of the activities of the groups.
Standing committees, working in conjunction with the Superintendent, shall research,
develop and recommend for adoption Board policies, which pertain or relate to
designated areas of responsibility.
The President may appoint, as soon after the organization meeting as practicable,
members of the Board to the following standing committees, where they shall serve a
term of one (1) year:
a. Transportation Committee.
b. Human Resources Personnel Committee.
c. Buildings and Grounds Facilities Committee.
d. Finance Committee.
e. Educational Programs and Technology Committee.
f. Technology Committee
g. Student Affairs Committee.
h. Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee.
Ad hoc committees may be created, charged and assigned a fixed termination date, which
may be extended by the President or a majority of the school directors present at any
meeting at which the need for a committee becomes evident.
Members of committees shall serve until the committee is discharged.
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School Code
106, 324, 401,
402, 404, 405,
406, 421, 426,
434, 436, 438,
508, 514, 516,
621, 683, 1089,
1410, 2401
Board Policy
006, 811
*Attachments Transportation Agenda page 1 of 1
Hampton Township School District
WORK SESSION
Monday, February 06, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.
A.W. Beattie Career Center
TRANSPORTATION AGENDA,
Mrs. Lueers, Chair
TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Litwiler, Mr. Shages, Mr. Stein, Mr. Vasko,
Mr. Wesley Dr. Loughead, Dr. Cunningham, Mr. Kline
ACTION ITEMS PRESENTER
There is no report this evening
OLD BUSINESS PRESENTER
There is no report this evening.
NEW BUSINESS PRESENTER
There is no report this evening.