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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT200 Hillvue LanePittsburgh, PA 15237SEPTEMBER 28, 2011REGULAR MEETINGVisit our web site at www.northallegheny.org and click onSchool Board for School Board updates.

NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICTSCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTSSEPTEMBER 21, 2011 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM7:00 p.m.-WORK SESSION No Reports Scheduled8:30 p.m.-EXECUTIVE SESSIONSeptember 23, 2011 - First Day of Fall!SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM7:00 p.m.-REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM Capital Funding Plan Enrollment and Facilities Report8:30 p.m.-EXECUTIVE SESSIONOCTOBER 26, 2011 – COMBINED WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING7:00 p.m.-WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING Report of Student Achievement8:30 p.m.-EXECUTIVE SESSIONGo Tigers!!!2

CURRICULUM REPORTGo Tigers!September 28, 2011BOARD ACTION REQUESTED(There is 1 item for Board Action.)I.TITLE I THIRD PARTY CONTRACTED SERVICES – NORTH ALLEGHENYSCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNITThe Administration requests approval of the Letter of Agreement between NorthAllegheny School District and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit to provide remedialreading services to students who are residents of North Allegheny School District andattend non-public schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. This contract will fulfill theDistrict‟s responsibility for non-public participation in Title I for the 2011-2012 schoolyear.FOR INFORMATION ONLY(There is 1 item For Information Only.)I.STUDENT TEACHING REQUEST – ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ANDSPECIAL AREASThe following student has requested a student teaching assignment in the NorthAllegheny School District during the 2011/2012 school year.STUDENT TEACHERDATESSUPERVISING TEACHERJessica RobinetteRobert Morris University(Replacing NicoleAllerton)8/30/11 to 12/8/11Practicum1/9/12 to 4/27/12Student TeachingMaria Kraniou – BWEGrade 23

FINANCE REPORTSeptember 28, 2011BOARD ACTION REQUESTED(There are 2 items for Board Action and 1 item in the Addendum for Board Action.)I.ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTSThe Administration recommends approval of the following Accounts Payable lists:II.A.Supplemental Accounts Payable list dated August 2011, in the amount of 6,803,252.79.B.Accounts Payable list dated September 2011, in the amount of 375,206.80.C.Supplemental Capital Reserve Fund Accounts Payable list dated August 2011, in theamount of 0.00.D.Supplemental Technology Fund Accounts Payable list dated August 2011, in theamount of 15,830.65.E.Supplemental 2000 NASH/Newman Stadium Construction Fund Accounts Payablelist dated August 2011, in the amount of 0.00.F.Supplemental CMS/IMS Construction Fund Accounts Payable list dated August2011, in the amount of 0.00.G.Supplemental Cafeteria Fund Accounts Payable list dated August 2011, in theamount of 107,095.77.REFUNDINGS, TERMINATIONS AND BUY-DOWN OF RATEThe Administration recommends the Board authorize Swaption refundings, terminationof CMS swaps, and buy down of fixed rate on floating-to-fixed swaps relating to variablerate bonds in the following resolutions.(1)A Resolution authorizing the refunding of the School District‟s GeneralObligation Bonds, Series A of 2001 and Series A of 2002 in order to honor theSchool District‟s commitment under two swaption contracts entered into in 2004with respect to such bonds, by nominally assigning the floating-to-fixed swaps tothe Butler County General Authority, and by entering into a Loan Agreement withthe Authority and issuing the School District‟s General Obligation Notes to theAuthority. The Loan Agreement and Notes will secure variable rate demandbonds to be issued by the Authority for the refunding project and will secure the4

School District payment obligations under the swaps. The Resolution alsoauthorizes a Standby Bond Purchase Agreement with PNC Bank, N.A., aRemarketing Agreement with PNC Capital Markets LLC, and approves a TrustIndenture between the Authority and The Bank of New York Mellon TrustCompany, N.A.(2)A Resolution approving an interest rate management plan prepared bySusquehanna Group Advisors, Inc. and authorizing the termination of the SchoolDistrict‟s existing CMS swaps with respect to the School District‟s GeneralObligation Bonds, Series A of 2001 and Series A of 2002 (to be refunded by theSchool District‟s General Obligation Notes, Series A and B of 2011 in connectionwith the issuance by the Butler County General Authority of variable rate demandbonds for the benefit of the School District as described in (1) above), and itsGeneral Obligation Note, Series of 2008 (which secures variable rate demandbonds issued by the State Public School Building Authority for the benefit of theSchool District), and applying the amount received upon termination to reduce thefixed rates payable by the School District on its floating-to-fixed swaps relating tosuch variable rate demand bonds.FOR INFORMATION ONLY(There are 5 items For Information Only)I.STUDENT ACTIVITIES EXPENDITURESThe Administration reports the following Student Activities expenditures for July 2011.A.B.C.D.E.F.Carson MiddleIngomar MiddleMarshall MiddleNA IntermediateNA Senior HighNA Athletics 2,249.92394.00400.001,996.0044,927.218,071.445

FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)II.RECAPITULATION REPORTBalance as of August 31, 201130,536,571September Payroll EstimateGroup Insurance EstimateUtilities & Advance PaymentsAccounts Payable EstimateSocial Security & Retirement 32,0008,882,00021,654,571EXPENDITURE/REVENUE 2011-12 FORECASTREVENUELOCAL REVENUESTATE REVENUEFEDERAL REVENUEOTHER FINANCING SOURCESTOTAL REVENUEEXPENDITURE1000 SALARIES2000 BENEFITS3000 PROF SRVCS4000 PURCH PROP SRVCS5000 OTHER PURCH SRVCS6000 SUPPLIES7000 REPLACEMENT EQUIP8000 OTHER OBJECTS9000 OTHER FINANCINGTOTAL 1,884,938-2 MO2011-12ACTUALS 2 59,25317,132,889120,159,253-FUND BALANCE INFORMATION WILL APPEAR AFTER ALL AUDIT ADJUSTMENTS FOR 2010-11 FISCALYEAR HAVE BEEN COMPLETED IN DECEMBER.6

FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)IV. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RELATED INTEREST INCOMEAS OF AUGUST 31, BALANCEGENERAL FUNDPNC BANK * 1,717,683.52 28,818,887.93 30,536,571.45PSDLAF *6,586.970.056,587.02PLGIT *859,000.52859,000.52WEST VIEW SAVINGS *51,749.399.3151,758.70FEDERATED INVESTORS113,593.250.93113,594.18TOTAL 2,748,613.65 28,818,898.22 31,567,511.87* Includes term investments - may involve penalty for early withdrawal.NOTE: Investments do not include accrued interest.CAFETERIA FUNDFIRST NATIONAL BANKPSDLAFTOTALCAPITAL RESERVE FUNDPNC CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDPROJECTS ENCUMBEREDREMAINING BALANCETECHNOLOGY FUNDPLGITPROJECTS ENCUMBEREDREMAINING BALANCE 275,666.58 16,326.60291,993.18 201,835.18 0.28201,835.46 47,233.97 4.37 47,238.34(33,016.50)14,221.84 308,577.79 (15,823.79) 292,754.00(176,387.26)116,366.74158,875.23 21.55 158,896.78(94,511.44)64,385.34155,594.99 21.10 155,616.09(163,489.24)(7,873.15)NASH/NEWMAN STADIUM CONSTRUCTIONPNC 300 NASH CONSTRUCTION FUND PROJECTS ENCUMBEREDREMAINING BALANCECMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUNDPNC CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUNDPROJECTS ENCUMBEREDREMAINING BALANCE 477,501.7616,326.88493,828.64SWAPTION FUNDPNC SWAPTION FUND 6,817,416.58 NEWMAN STADIUMPSDLAFGRAND TOTAL 88,829.19 1.49 88,830.68 10,617,134.58 29,032,697.91 39,649,832.4927,739.51 6,845,156.097

FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)V.SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTSAS OF JULY 31, 2011BANK ACCOUNTS - STATUSCASH BALANCE - 06/30/2011DEPOSITS - JULY 2011SUBTOTALEXPENDITURES - JULY 2011CASH BALANCE - 07/31/2011CMSIMSMMSNAINASHNASHSTUDENT STUDENT STUDENT STUDENT STUDENT ATHLETICACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES STUDENTACTIVITIES 24,289.612.9824,292.59 47,526.036.5047,532.53 39,726.0042.5239,768.52 86,639.96 283,849.740.0013,040.3886,639.96 296,890.12 5,404.847,375.4812,780.322,249.92 22,042.67394.00 47,138.53400.00 39,368.521,996.0044,927.21 84,643.96 251,962.918,071.44 4,708.88 472.18 970.69 4,699.80PLUS IN:PLGIT MM 4,248.21 88,053.59 2,543.068

FINANCE REPORTSeptember 28, 2011ADDENDUMBOARD ACTION REQUESTED(There is 1 item for Board Action.)I.STANDBY BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT EXTENSIONThe third resolution authorizes extension of the termination date of theexisting Standby Bond Purchase Agreement for the 2008 SPSBA Bondsfrom April 28, 2012 to November 1, 2012, to coincide with the terminationdates of the liquidity facilities for the 2011 BCGA Bonds.9

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORTSeptember 28, 2011BOARD ACTION REQUESTED(There are 8 items for Board Action and an Addendum with 6 items.)I.RESIGNATION(S)The Administration recommends approval of the following Resignation(s):II.George MorrisseyCustodian, FacilitiesEffective 11/18/1138 Years @ NARetirementMelinda WeilandSpecial Education Assistant, NAIEffective 1/3/1219 Years @ NARetirementRuth WeissCustodian, FacilitiesEffective 9/9/1114 Years @ NARetirementAPPOINTMENT(S)The Administration recommends approval of the following Appointment(s):ProfessionalMeghan Coughlin1st Grade, IES2011-12 School YearSubstituteStep 5Column E 23,898Pro-ratedDori Dodd3rd Grade, PES2011-12 School YearSubstituteStep 3Column D 34,070Rachel Doran1st Grade, MCK2011-12 School YearSubstituteStep 2Column A 31,26910

Ashley Peterson50% Kindergarten, IES2011-12 School YearSubstituteStep 2Column A 15,635Susan GoughlerSupervisory Assistant, MCK(for S. Sateriale)Effective 8/29/11 12.63/hr.Class III4 Hours/Day187 Days/Yr.Chris JesterSpecial Education Assistant, MES(for A. Karayusuf)Effective 8/24/11 12.71/hr.Class II-C7 Hours/Day187 Days/Yr.Kathleen LeechSupervisory Assistant, MCK(for J. Huwe)Effective 9/15/11 12.63/hr.Class III4 Hours/Day187 Days/Yr.Barbara MuscarellaSpecial Education Assistant, NAI(for S. Woods)Effective 9/12/11 12.71/hr.Class II-C7 Hours/Day187 Days/Yr.ParaprofessionalIII.WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S)ProfessionalThe Administration recommends approval of the following wage change for thefollowing Professional employee(s):EFFECTIVEFROMTODATEElizabeth Hull 50,246 (5 D) 50,931 (5 E)8/24/11Jennifer Luce 50,246 (5 D) 50,931 (5 E)8/24/11Alyssa Scaff 49,454 (4 D) 50,131 (4 E)8/24/1111

ParaprofessionalThe Administration recommends approval of a wage increase for the followingParaprofessional Employee(s) based on anniversary date of hire:Judy ChidesterLeigh JureckoMaria SchwerFROM 12.63/hr. 12.63/hr. 14.40/hr.TO 14.31/hr. 14.31/hr. The Administration recommends approval of the following ParaprofessionalEmployee(s) status change(s)Janice HuweStefanie WoodsIV.FROMSupervisory Asst.MCKClass III4 Hours/Day187 Days/Yr. 14.31/hr.TOSpecial Ed Asst.MCK (for K. Metcalfe)Class II-C4 Hours/Day187 Days/Yr. 14.40/hr.Special Ed Asst.NAIClass II-C7 Hours/Day187 Days/Yr. 14.40/hr.Special Ed Asst.IES (for M. Minnitte)Class II-C7 Hours/Day187 Days/Yr. 14.40/hr.EFFECTIVEDATE8/29/118/29/11LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – BEACHLER, WEILANDThe Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for CharlesBeachler, Utility Custodian, Facilities Department, effective September 1, 2011 throughOctober 3, 2011.The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for MelindaWeiland, Special Education Assistant, North Allegheny Intermediate School, effectiveSeptember 16, 2011 (p.m.) through September 28, 2011.V.RECOGNITION FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONThe following employee(s) has/have successfully completed an approved Master‟sProgram or qualifying credits above the Master‟s Degree. Therefore, under Appendix12

A, Section IV, Recognition for Additional Education of the Collective BargainingAgreement between the North Allegheny School District and the North AlleghenyFederation of Teachers, Local 2097, dated July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015, theAdministration recommends approval of the following Education Incentive Award(s): 1,500 Award – Master’s DegreeKeith BanksElizabeth HullJennifer LuceVI.HONORARIAThe Administration recommends approval of the following Honoraria Application(s):Allison CookJohn FellersBecky HulmeCathy JonesChrista KleinJennifer PavelyAnne RogersCarissa SchottChristine WaltersIMPACT Parent OrientationSAT Prep CourseSAT Prep CourseSAT Prep CourseESY Program Coordinator *SAT Prep CourseESY Program Coordinator *SAT Prep CourseSAT Prep 26/119/8/118/26/118/26/11 200.00 700.00 900.00 450.00 2,500.00 900.00 2,500.00 1,800.00 900.00* Access FundsTOTAL HONORARIA 2011/2012 EXPENDITURES THROUGH 9/28/11VII. 17,400.00SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)The Administration recommends approval of the following 2011-12 School YearSupplemental Contract(s):*Not a District EmployeeFirst Time Supplemental Contract Holder(s)One contract shared by more than one person1Supplemental Contract Additions/Changes1*Dale AltmanAsst. High School Slow Pitch SoftballCoachVolunteer13

1Ben Bower1*Kevin Dutka1*Patsy KuglerKevin Rollant1**Michael SchleidenRussell Schopper1*Head Middle School Coach Gold (F)(s)Asst. Middle School Soccer CoachWhite (M)Asst. Middle School Field Hockey CoachHead Middle School Slow Pitch SoftballCoach – Black (M)MMS Asst. Football CoachAsst. High School Slow Pitch Softball eer*Not a District EmployeeFirst Time Supplemental Contract Holder(s)One contract shared by more than one person1VIII. ADMINISTRATOR OF RECORDThe Administration recommends the appointment of Ms. Joy Gaetano, SPHR, as theAdministrator of Record, effective September 25, 2011, for the purpose ofadministering the background check provision of Act 24 of 2011.14

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORTSeptember 28, 2011ADDENDUMBoard Action Requested(There are 6 items for Board Action.)I.RESIGNATION(S)The Administration recommends approval of the following Resignation(s):II.Rodney LipscombBus Driver, TransportationEffective 11/4/1127 Years @ NARetirementLynn PechulisGuidance Secretary, NAIEffective 12/30/1124 Years @ NARetirementJanet SlaneyBus Driver, TransportationEffective 1/6/1221 Years @ NARetirementAPPOINTMENT(S)The Administration recommends approval of the following Appointment(s):ProfessionalRachel Frederick1st Grade, MCK(for S. Modrovich)Effective 1st Semester of 2011-12School YearSubstituteStep 2Column E 16,140After Hours Receptionist, CAOEffective 9/29/11 8.50/hr.Student EmployeeAnna Parchem15

III.WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S)In accordance with the Administrative Compensation and Performance Plan dated July1, 2009 through June 30, 2015, the Administration recommends approval of a wagechange for Rachel Fields, Assistant Principal, Marshall/McKnight Elementary Schools,of 2,000.00 retroactive to July 1, 2011:Rachel FieldsIV.FROM 85,371TO 87,371EFFECTIVEDATEJuly 1, 2011CHILD REARING LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE - DICKSONThe Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave ofAbsence for Natasha Dickson, Teacher, Marshall Elementary School, effective October17, 2011 through January 20, 2012.V.TUITION REIMBURSEMENT(S) FOR EDUCATION ADDITIONALThe Administration recommends approval of Tuition Reimbursement(s), in accordancewith the Administrative Compensation and Performance Plan dated July 1, 2009through June 30, 2015, for:Katherine Jenkins, CMSVI.AMOUNT 2,303.00SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)The Administration recommends approval of the following 2011-12 School YearSupplemental Contract(s):*Not a District EmployeeFirst Time Supplemental Contract Holder(s)One contract shared by more than one person1Supplemental Contract Additions/Changes1*Connie Anastasio1Kristin Faulkner1John Harrell1Janet Neuner1Jared Reck1Denise VeselicAssistant Forensics Coach(s)AV Coordinator - MCKAV Coordinator LTS – NASHAV Coordinator LTS – IMS(s)AV Coordinator LTS – NAIAV Coordinator LTS – IMS(s) 924.00 1,027.00 1,027.00 513.50 1,027.00 513.5016

PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORTSeptember 28, 2011BOARD ACTION REQUESTED(There are 3 items for Board Action and 1 item for Board Action in the Addendum.)I.FEE The Administration recommends granting a 100% waiver of rental fees from September 29,2011 through September 28, 2016, or sooner, if the Board Policy/AdministrativeProcedures are changed in the future, for the Huntington Woods HomeownersAssociation. They have submitted the necessary information to utilize North AlleghenySchool District facilities pursuant to Administrative Procedures #7110 - General Provisionsand Procedures for Use of School Facilities.For InformationThe above-named is a non-profit organization that has provided the documentation for a feewaiver. The organization is comprised of 100% North Allegheny residents and they areeligible for a 100% fee waiver for use of North Allegheny School District facilities. Theinformation required by Administrative Procedures #7110 is on file in the FacilitiesDepartment offices.II.FEE WAIVER REQUEST – THE ART OF MUSIC & DANCE, INC.The Administration recommends granting a 100% waiver of rental fees from September 29,2011 through September 28, 2016, or sooner, if the Board Policy/AdministrativeProcedures are changed in the future, for The Art of Music & Dance, Inc. They havesubmitted the necessary information to utilize North Allegheny School District facilitiespursuant to Administrative Procedures #7110 - General Provisions and Procedures for Useof School Facilities.For InformationThe above-named is a non-profit organization that has provided the documentation for a feewaiver. The organization is comprised of 100% North Allegheny residents and they areeligible for a 100% fee waiver for use of North Allegheny School District facilities. Theinformation required by Administrative Procedures #7110 is on file in the FacilitiesDepartment offices.III.DISPOSAL OF TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENTThe Administration recommends approval to declare a 1999 Chevrolet van unnecessaryand unused for the purpose of scrapping said vehicle.17

FOR INFORMATION ONLY(There are 2 items For Information Only.)I.MCKNIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – DONATION OF HERB GARDENIMPROVEMENTSThe Administration recommends the acceptance of a donation for the work that will be doneas part of the Eagle Scout Project by Colin Garrity of Troop 171 for the construction of newplanter beds and the installation of an arbor for the herb garden located next to theGreenhouse at McKnight Elementary School. The estimated value of this donation is 750.00The completed Disclaimer Release form for this donation will be attached to the OfficialMinutes.II.NASH AUDITORIUM - STORAGE ROOM IMPROVEMENTSThe Administration recommends the acceptance of a donation for the work that will be doneas part of the Eagle Scout Project by Kyle Weidman of Troop 335 for the improvements inthe Storage Room in the Auditorium at NASH. This project will include the installation ofwood storage racks on the walls in the garage area and the installation of shelving and awork bench in the storage room in this area. The estimated cost for this work will beapproximately 600.00.The completed Disclaimer Release form for this donation will be attached to the OfficialMinutes.18

PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORTSeptember 28, 2011ADDENDUMBOARD ACTION REQUESTED(There is 1 item for Board Action.)I.EMAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMThe Administration recommends acceptance of a one-year agreement with MimecastServices Limited for email archiving, spam filtering, and secure storage services in theDistrict. This agreement commences on October 1, 2011 and expires on September 30,2012. The cost for this service is 44,995.00.19

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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT 200 Hillvue Lane Pittsburgh, PA 15237 SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 REGULAR MEETING Visit our web site at www.northallegheny.org and click on School Board for School Board updates.

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