NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT
200 Hillvue Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
APRIL 18, 2012
WORK SESSION
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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
APRIL 18, 2012 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM
7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION
No Reports Scheduled
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
APRIL 25, 2012 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM
7:00 p.m. - DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVMENT AWARDS (CAO)
- REGULAR MEETING
No Reports Scheduled
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
MAY 16, 2012 – WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM
7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION
- 25 YEAR AWARDS & RECEPTION
No Reports Scheduled
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
MAY 23, 2012 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM
7:00 p.m. - DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS (CMS Auditorium)
- REGULAR MEETING
Proposed Final Budget Presentation
8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
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There is 1 item for Board Action and there are 5 items for Information Only.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT
The Administration recommends approval of the Agreement between Youngstown State
University and the North Allegheny School District. This Agreement indicates that the District
will accept student teachers from Youngstown State University and will partner with
Youngstown State University in the student teaching experience.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – COMMUNICATION ARTS/ENGLISH
The following textbooks will be on display in the Board Secretary’s office beginning April 26,
2012, for future Board action:
Textbook Publisher Grade Level
Literature McDougal Littell 8th
American Literature McDougal Littell 11th
British Literature McDougal Littell 12th
For Information
Total budget for Secondary Communication Arts/English textbooks is $160,000 which includes
teacher materials and shipping and handling.
II. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – MUSIC
The following textbooks will be on display in the Board Secretary’s office beginning April 26,
2012, for future Board action:
Textbook Publisher Grade Levels
Game Plan Kid-Sounds LLC K-5
For Information
Total budget for Elementary Music textbooks is $30,000 which includes teacher materials and
shipping and handling.
III. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – SCIENCE
The following textbooks will be on display in the Board Secretary’s office beginning April 26,
2012, for future Board action:
CURRICULUM REPORT
April 25, 2012
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Textbook Publisher Grade
Level(s)
Science, Grade 3 Pearson 3rd
Science, Grade 4 Pearson 4th
Science, Grade 5 Pearson 5th
Biology Holt
McDougal
9th
-10th
Miller/Levine Biology (Honors) Pearson 9th
-10th
Environmental Science Pearson 11th
-12th
For Information
Total budget for Elementary Science textbooks is $190,000 and $72,500 for Secondary Science
textbooks which includes teacher materials and shipping and handling.
IV. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – SOCIAL STUDIES
The following textbooks will be on display in the Board Secretary’s office beginning April 26,
2012, for future Board action:
Textbook Publisher Grade
Level(s)
The United States Scott Foresman 5th
World History and Geography, 10th
Edition McGraw Hill 10th
Globalization and Diversity, 3rd
Edition (Honors) Pearson 10th
Modern East Asia, 2nd
Edition (Honors) Thompson-Wadsworth 11th
-12th
History of Western Society, 10th
Edition (A.P.) Bedford, Freeman &
Worth Purchasing
Group
11th
-12th
Myers’ Psychology, 1st Edition (A.P.) Bedford, Freeman &
Worth Purchasing
Group
11th
-12th
For Information
Total budget for Elementary Social Studies textbook is $45,000 and $82,000 for Secondary
Social Studies textbooks which includes teacher materials and shipping and handling.
V. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS – WORLD LANGUAGES
The following textbooks will be on display in the Board Secretary’s office beginning April 26,
2012, for future Board action:
Textbook Publisher Grade Level(s)
Advanced Placement French Pearson 11th
-12th
Advanced Placement German Cengage 11th
-12th
Advanced Placement Latin Cambridge 11th-
12th
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For Information
Total budget for Secondary World Languages textbooks is $9,600 which includes teacher
materials and shipping and handling.
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There are 3 items for Board Action and 5 items For Information Only.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS
The Administration recommends approval of the following Accounts Payable lists:
A. Supplemental Accounts Payable list dated March 2012, in the amount of $7,810,892.28.
B. Accounts Payable list dated April 2012, in the amount of $81,268.21.
C. Supplemental Capital Reserve Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2012, in the amount
of $0.00.
D. Supplemental Technology Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2012, in the amount of
$0.00.
E. Supplemental 2000 NASH/Newman Stadium Construction Fund Accounts Payable list
dated March 2012, in the amount of $0.00.
F. Supplemental CMS/IMS Construction Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2012, in the
amount of $0.00.
G. Supplemental Cafeteria Fund Accounts Payable list dated March 2012, in the amount of
$15,551.97.
II. PLANCON PART K, 2011 SERIES A REFUNDING SERIES
The Administration recommends the approval and submission of PlanCon Part K “Project
Refinancing”.
The Complete documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.
For Information Once approved by the School Board and the Department of Education, reimbursement on the
new Refunding Series of 2011A may begin. This note issue refunded the 2001 Series A General
Obligation Bonds. Debt service payments for the 2011 A refunding notes began December 1,
2011.
FINANCE REPORT
April 25 2012
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III. PLANCON PART K, 2011 SERIES B REFUNDING SERIES
The Administration recommends the approval and submission of PlanCon Part K “Project
Refinancing”.
The Complete documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.
For Information Once approved by the School Board and the Department of Education, reimbursement on the
new Refunding Series of 2011B may begin. This note issue refunded the 2002 Series A General
Obligation Bonds. Debt service payments for the 2011 B refunding notes began December 1,
2011.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS
The Administration reports the following Student Activities expenditures for February 2012:
A. Carson Middle $ 2,338.13
B. Ingomar Middle 18,111.44
C. Marshall Middle 12,377.58
D. NA Intermediate 60,274.97
E. NA Senior High 99,437.27
F. NA Athletic 43,073.33
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)
II. RECAPITULATION REPORT
Balance as of March 31, 2012 31,536,886
April Payroll Estimate 5,200,000
Group Insurance Estimate 1,250,000
Utilities & Advance Payments 800,000
Accounts Payable Estimate 900,000
Social Security & Retirement Estimate 849,000
Total 8,999,000
22,537,886
III. EXPENDITURE/REVENUE 2011-12 FORECAST
9 MO
2011-12 2011-12 ACTUALS +
BUDGET 9 MO FORECAST
REVENUE TOTAL ACTUAL TOTAL VARIANCE
LOCAL REVENUE 96,135,414 91,527,522 97,425,877 1,290,463 (1)
STATE REVENUE 22,138,901 14,198,176 23,361,771 1,222,870 (2)
FEDERAL REVENUE 1,884,938 1,102,454 1,982,581 97,643 (3)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES - - - -
TOTAL REVENUE 120,159,253 106,828,152 122,770,229 2,610,976
EXPENDITURE
1000 SALARIES 67,103,121 42,442,425 66,620,714 482,407
2000 BENEFITS 24,553,000 16,600,542 25,501,780 (948,780) (4)
3000 PROF SRVCS 2,716,511 1,814,618 2,882,927 (166,416)
4000 PURCH PROP SRVCS 3,649,907 2,797,410 3,787,366 (137,459) (5)
5000 OTHER PURCH SRVCS 5,392,070 3,088,791 5,359,306 32,764
6000 SUPPLIES 4,435,400 3,013,465 3,882,734 552,666
7000 REPLACEMENT EQUIP 266,014 231,939 377,252 (111,238)
8000 OTHER OBJECTS 6,056,829 3,507,284 6,135,248 (78,419)
9000 OTHER FINANCING 5,986,401 5,186,403 5,991,403 (5,002)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 120,159,253 78,682,877 120,538,730 (379,477)
* Budget Estimates are based on past year(s) average. Some variances may occur due to timing differences
from year to year.
(1) Current forecast indicates a positive variance for current real estate. Collection of additional Delinquent
Real Estate due to a bankrupcy filing settlement.
(2) Positive State variance includes additional funds received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(3) Includes funds received for Early Retiree Reinsurance Program.
(4) Current forecast indicates a negative variance for medical insurance, social security and retirement.
(5) Includes payments for fuel tanks and tennis courts.
(6) Includes reserve for future ERIP payments for professional and administrative retirees.
Designated Undesignated
FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 6,741,046 4,852,835
LESS FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION TO BUDGET -
ESTIMATED 2011-12 REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES (6) 1,604,628 626,871
PROJECTED FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2012 8,345,674 5,479,706
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)
IV. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RELATED INTEREST INCOME
AS OF MARCH 31, 2012
2/29/2012 3/31/2012
ENDING
BALANCE
NET
CHANGE
ENDING
BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
PNC BANK * 35,836,002.20$ (4,299,116.20)$ 31,536,886.00$
PSDLAF * 6,587.76 0.22 6,587.98
PLGIT * 859,204.39 92.55 859,296.94
WEST VIEW SAVINGS * 51,810.09 8.47 51,818.56
FEDERATED INVESTORS 113,599.77 0.93 113,600.70
TOTAL 36,867,204.21$ (4,299,014.03)$ 32,568,190.18$
* Includes term investments - may involve penalty for early withdrawal.
NOTE: Investments do not include accrued interest.
CAFETERIA FUND
FIRST NATIONAL BANK 535,229.53$ 260,988.08$ 796,217.61$
PSDLAF 16,328.52 0.26 16,328.78
TOTAL 551,558.05$ 260,988.34$ 812,546.39$
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
PNC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 944,868.01$ 60.98$ 944,928.99$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (690,500.00)$
REMAINING BALANCE 254,428.99$
TECHNOLOGY FUND
PLGIT 402,706.49$ 21.52$ 402,728.01$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (202,126.18)$
REMAINING BALANCE 200,601.83$
NASH/NEWMAN STADIUM CONSTRUCTION
PNC 300 NASH CONSTRUCTION FUND 105,454.15$ 6.91$ 105,461.06$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (74,024.56)$
REMAINING BALANCE 31,436.50$
CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND
PNC CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND 147,600.27$ 9.68$ 147,609.95$
PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (115,431.68)$
REMAINING BALANCE 32,178.27$
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SWAPTION FUND
PNC SWAPTION FUND 6,525,759.64$ 451.60$ 6,526,211.24$
NEWMAN STADIUM
PSDLAF 88,839.56$ 1.40$ 88,840.96$
GRAND TOTAL 45,633,990.38$ (4,037,473.60)$ 41,596,516.78$
V. SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS
AS OF FEBRUARY 29, 2012
BANK ACCOUNTS - STATUS CMS IMS MMS NAI NASH NASH
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETIC
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
CASH BALANCE - 01/31/2012 $26,961.13 $70,571.83 $64,087.21 $135,600.47 $320,189.85 $84,856.96
DEPOSITS - FEBRUARY 2012 9,163.12 4,633.35 5,562.59 39,206.50 82,189.63 17,383.73
SUBTOTAL 36,124.25 75,205.18 69,649.80 174,806.97 402,379.48 102,240.69
EXPENDITURES - FEBRUARY 2012 2,338.13 18,111.44 12,377.58 60,274.97 99,437.27 43,073.33
CASH BALANCE -02/29/2012 $33,786.12 $57,093.74 $57,272.22 $114,532.00 $302,942.21 $59,167.36
PLUS $ IN:
PLGIT MM $472.27 $970.83 $4,700.54 $4,248.90 $88,067.60 $2,543.46
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There are 5 items for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. RESIGNATION(S)
The Administration recommends approval of the following Resignation(s):
Mary Mickelsen Spanish, NAI Resignation
Effective 6/8/12
Matt Zewalk Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Resignation
Effective 4/20/12
II. APPOINTMENT(S)
The Administration recommends approval of the following Appointment(s):
Confidential
Bill Graper Custodial Services $250/day
Consultant, Facilities
(for M. Zewalk)
Effective 4/10/12-6/30/12 (as needed)
Professional
Jillian Butts Family & Consumer Science, CMS Substitute
(for P. Martinetti) Step 2
Effective 4/10/12-6/8/12 Column A
$31,269
(Pro-rated)
The Administration recommends approval of the following Professional Substitutes, to work
on an as-needed basis starting at $75.00/day.
Lea Blumenfeld
Bryan Davidson
Kaitlin Graf
Jacquelin Grecco
Heather Herbert
Michael Iuzzolino
Lace Johnson
Maura Keasey
HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT
April 25, 2012
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Steven Klein
Laura Montgomery
Rebecca Rodgers
Stephen Stroyne
Laura Wells
John Wilson
The Administration recommends approval of the following Extended School Year Tutor(s) to
work on an as-needed basis. From June 11, 2012 through June 30, 2012, tutors will be paid per
hour at $28.50 (Workshop Rate for tutoring) and $36.00 (Homebound Instruction); from July
1, 2012 through August 17, 2012, they will be paid per hour at $28.75 (Workshop Rate for
tutoring) and $36.25 (Homebound Instruction):
Jaclyn Murphy
The Administration recommends approval of the following substitute instructors who will be
conducting testing on an as-needed basis for the Special Education and Pupil Services
Department effective June 11, 2012 through August 17, 2012:
Stephanie Marshall
Kristin Serluco
Classified
The Administration recommends approval of a wage increase for the following Classified
Employee(s) based on anniversary date of hire and paid retroactively to July 1, 2011 based on
the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the North Allegheny School District and the
North Allegheny Local 1551, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
District Council 84, signed February 22, 2012:
EFFECTIVE
FROM TO DATE
Brian Barcus $12.46/hr. $12.51/hr. 7/1/11
Charles Beachler $12.41/hr. $12.46/hr. 7/1/11
Kevin Bearer $12.41/hr. $12.46/hr. 7/1/11
Bill Bender $12.31/hr. $12.36/hr. 7/1/11
Jayne Carver $12.36/hr. $12.41/hr. 7/1/11
Paul Coco $12.41/hr. $12.46/hr. 7/1/11
Stephen Drozd $12.31/hr. $12.36/hr. 7/1/11
Wayne Goodworth $12.36/hr. $12.41/hr. 7/1/11
Rich Lisanti $12.31/hr. $12.36/hr. 7/1/11
Nancy Mann $12.46/hr. $12.51/hr. 7/1/11
Robert Payne $12.56/hr. $12.61/hr. 7/1/11
Jim Smith $21.97/hr. $22.07/hr. 7/1/11
Diane Sobon $12.31/hr. $12.36/hr. 7/1/11
Vance Swann $12.36/hr. $12.41/hr. 7/1/11
Ed Vojtas $12.36/hr. $12.41/hr. 7/1/11
Joseph Wisniewski $12.41/hr. $12.46/hr. 7/1/11
John Yastion $12.51/hr. $12.56/hr. 7/1/11
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III. LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – JURKSAITIS, MARTINETTI
The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Gary
Jurksaitis, Utility Custodian, Facilities, effective March 14, 2012 through May 14, 2012.
The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Patricia
Martinetti, Teacher, CMS, effective April 10, 2012 through June 8, 2012 (a.m.).
IV. CHILD REARING LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE –WALTERS
The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence for
Christine Walters, Teacher, North Allegheny Senior High School, effective May 17, 2012
(p.m.) through June 8, 2012 (a.m.).
V. HONORARIA
The Administration recommends approval of the following Honoraria Application(s):
Total from Previous Board Report $52,300.00
SUBMITTED
Dean Boronyak Brain Breaks 3/30/12 $ 83.33
Sheila Dattilo Strategies That Make a
Difference 3/30/12 $ 125.00
Beth Frisco Brain Breaks 3/30/12 $ 83.33
Matt Hreha Autism Spectrum Disorders 3/30/12 $ 125.00
Becky Hulme SAT Prep 3/26/12 $ 900.00
Cristina Hutton Teachers’ Tech Toolbox 3/30/12 $ 250.00
Chris Jackson Brain Breaks 3/30/12 $ 83.33
Dan Knorr Strategies That Make a
Difference 3/30/12 $ 125.00
Jennifer Pavely SAT Prep 3/26/12 $ 900.00
Chris Paylo SAT Prep 3/26/12 $ 1,800.00
Jared Reck Engaging Learners Thru
Anne Rogers Autism Spectrum Disorders 3/30/12 $ 125.00
TOTAL HONORARIA 2011/2012 EXPENDITURES THROUGH 4/25/12 $57,149.99
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There are 10 items for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT DART PROGRAM LEASE AGREEMENT
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the Lease Agreement from the Allegheny
Intermediate Unit (AIU) to provide a classroom space at Bradford Woods Elementary School for
the DART Program from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 for a monthly rental rate of $ 985.86.
For Information
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit has utilized Bradford Woods Elementary School for this program
for several years. The complete agreement will be attached to the Official Minutes.
II. BID AWARD – NAI – RESURFACING OF THE TRACK
The Administration recommends the acceptance of the base bid and alternates 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
and the associated unit price from Palombo Landscaping, Inc. for $253,420.00 as the lowest
responsible bidder meeting the specifications for the resurfacing of the Track at NAI.
For Information
This project will include the resurfacing of the existing track and the replacement of the two long
jump/triple jump runways and pits, the pole vault runway and landing pad, relocation of the
finish line and the replacement of the existing steel trench drain covers with plastic. This project
was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan.
III. BID AWARD – NAI – REPLACEMENT OF THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
The Administration recommends that the base bid for the replacement of the Emergency Generator
and the Fire Alarm System at NAI be awarded to _________for $______ as the lowest responsible
bidder meeting the specifications for this work.
For Information
This project involves the replacement of the Emergency Generator and Transfer Switch that was
installed in 1985 and the Fire Alarm System that was installed in 1997. This project was included in
the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan.
IV. BID AWARD – NAI - REPLACEMENT OF THE BLEACHERS IN THE UPPER GYM
The Administration recommends that the base bid for the replacement of the Bleachers in the Upper
Gym at NAI be awarded to Maffei Strayer Furnishings for $48,291.00 as the lowest responsible
bidder meeting the specifications for this work.
PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT
April 25, 2012
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For Information
This project involves the replacement of the bleachers in the Upper Gym that were installed in 1956.
This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding Plan.
V. BID AWARD – NAI - REPLACEMENT OF THE LOCKERS – PHASE II
The Administration recommends that the base bid for the replacement of the remaining student
lockers and the gym locker room lockers at NAI be awarded to _________for $______ as the
lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for this work.
For Information
This project involves the replacement of the remaining student lockers and the lockers in the gym
locker rooms that were installed in 1956. This project was included in the 2012/13 Capital Funding
Plan.
VI. CHANGE ORDERS
The Administration recommends approval of the following change orders to the construction
contract for the Paving and Sidewalk Replacement at NAI.
The complete change order documents will be attached to the Official Minutes.
Number Description Contract Amount
PV-02 Installation of 2 additional catch basins Amity Asphalt Paving $10,225.35
and piping to reroute storm water piping
to miss the existing water line.
PV-03 Revised concrete sidewalk above the Amity Asphalt Paving $3,661.69
Loading Dock.
PV-04 Remove and replace unstable subgrade Amity Asphalt Paving $20,087.13
in the front driveway.
PV-05 Credit for subgrade replacement at Amity Asphalt Paving ($7,085.75)
the entrance driveway.
VII. FEE WAIVER REQUEST – MAHARASHTRA MANDAL OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
The Administration recommends granting a 50% waiver of rental fees from April 26, 2012
through April 25, 2017, or sooner, if the Board Policy/Administrative Procedures are changed in
the future, for the Maharashtra Mandal of Greater Pittsburgh. They have submitted the
necessary information to utilize North Allegheny School District facilities pursuant to
Administrative Procedures #7110 - General Provisions and Procedures for Use of School Facilities.
For Information The above named is a non-profit organization that has provided the documentation for a fee waiver.
The organization is comprised of 29.5% North Allegheny residents and they are eligible for a 50%
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fee waiver for use of North Allegheny School District facilities. The information required by
Administrative Procedures #7110 is on file in the Facilities Department offices.
VIII. FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
The Administration recommends the approval of the Food Service Agreement between North
Allegheny School District and Metz Culinary Management for one year beginning on July 1,
2012 and ending June 30, 2013. The guaranteed return for the 2012-2013 school year will be
$__________________.
The Metz & Associates Food Service Budget will be attached to the Official Minutes.
IX. SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES
The Administration recommends the following prices for the 2012-2013 school year:
Elementary $____
Secondary $____
Milk $____
X. COMPUTER PURCHASE
The Administration recommends approval for the purchase of 550 laptop computers, 586
desktop computers with monitors, 1136 Hewlett Packard extended warranties, 30 iMac
computers, 12 MacBook Pro laptop computers, 60 MacBook Air laptops computers, 102
AppleCare warranties, and two Bretford Mobility carts. The total cost for the equipment is
$1,003,724.07.
The computers will be financed through PNC Bank. The new agreement will consist of four
annual payments beginning in July 2012. The annual payment will not exceed $262,000.00.
This agreement is contingent upon execution of an agreement acceptable to the Solicitor.
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There is 1 item for Board Action.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY AND NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Administration recommends approval of the agreement between NASD and Penn State
University for the purpose of providing a clinical education supervisor who will be responsible to
coordinate and direct a Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate student.
The clinical supervisor will direct the student’s clinical experience, provide a planned supervised
clinical program based on objectives compatible with the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association guidelines, and evaluate the graduate student’s performance. This agreement will be
in effect beginning January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT
April 25, 2012
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There are 3 items for Board Action and 2 items For Information Only.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. WAIVER OF BOARD POLICY #3330 – STUDENT FIELD TRIPS – (IMS GOAL)
The Administration recommends waiver of Board Policy #3330 and approval for five Ingomar
Middle School GOAL students to attend The U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl
in Washington, D.C. during the period of April 26 – April 30, 2012. The students will be
missing three (3) consecutive days of school.
II. INGOMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL GOAL STUDENTS – NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS – CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND
The Administration respectfully requests permission for five IMS GOAL students to travel to
Chevy Chase, Maryland from Thursday, April 26, 2012 through Monday, April 30, 2012 to
participate in the National Science Bowl for Middle School Students sponsored by The United
States Department of Energy. There will be 5 students participating in this trip.
III. MCKNIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS – CLEVELAND
ZOO – CLEVELAND, OHIO
The Administration respectfully requests permission for the Fifth Grade students at McKnight
Elementary School to travel to Cleveland, Ohio to visit and experience the Cleveland Zoo and
Rainforest Center on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. There will be approximately 158 students
participating in this trip.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. NASH NEWS – as reported by Katie Tully
Student Council - Student Council is planning the annual dodge ball tournament in which both
NAI and NASH students can participate. The proceeds benefit the “Keep It Campaign” that
helps build libraries and schools in Ivory Park, South Africa. In addition, one junior and one
senior—Jackie Bursic and Rebecca Frazier—won the student of the quarter award for the third
nine weeks! Also, Student Council has begun looking for new officers for next year and the
election will take place on May 3rd
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National Honor Society - As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close, the current seniors in
National Honor Society are buying their honor cords for graduation and making way for the
juniors whose Spring Induction Ceremony will be on April 19 and include 155 students! In
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April 25, 2012
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addition, the National Honor Society officers are planning the Top Scholar Banquet for the top
33 students with the highest QPA.
Fashion Show - This year’s fashion show theme is "Sweet and Elite Candy Couture" where you
can watch candy come to life as it struts down the runway on Saturday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. at
NASH. All garments are student made and modeled by members of the FIDM fashion
club! Tickets are $10 at the door and the proceeds benefit Urban Impact.
Senior Prom - This year’s Senior Prom will be held at the Omni William Penn on Saturday,
May 26, with the Post Prom beginning at midnight and concluding at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, May
27. The Post Prom’s theme is Viva Las Vegas, and many parents are working tirelessly to make
it a memorable night!
GOAL - On April 20 (tentative), Jean-Pierre Collet, former Honorary French Consul to the
United States, will be coming to NASH to discuss the upcoming Presidential elections in France.
In addition, After Collet’s presentation, there will be another opportunity for French students to
participate in a question-answer session (in French); this French Q&A will be in the Library
AFTER the general discussion. In addition, a This I Believe book club was created and focuses
on the book This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women, which is
a compilation of 80 essays by different writers, known and unknown, on their beliefs or lessons
they learned in life. They meet to discuss this novel and intend to create their own “This I
Believe” statements.
Hometown High Q - NASH’s Hometown High Q team advances to the semi-final round on
Saturday, April 14. The semifinals take place at KDKA studios and begin at 10:00 a.m. Good
luck!
II. NAI NEWS – as reported by Lisa DiFalco
Student Council - Principal’s Advisory Committee is hard at work planning the Change Your
World fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit Light of Life Rescue Mission. Students will bring in
their spare change on April 20th
to all of their classes. The excitement is building for such an
awesome event.
NAI Class Council - Class Council sold sophomore class t-shirts the first week of April. The
Tiger painting, by Miss Anna Reed, is the focus of the shirt with all of the students’ names
written on the back. The results were successful, and the ordering period was extended in order
to ensure that every sophomore that wanted a t-shirt got one. All profit made from the shirts will
go to benefit all senior activities.
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NAI’s Euro-Challenge - This year’s Euro-challenge team won the regional tournament at the
University of Pittsburgh on March 20. Team members included Mike Becich, Natalie Morrissey,
Dominic Moore, Medha Sharma, and Pranav Murthy. The Euro-Challenge is an annual
competition for freshmen and sophomore students to research complex socio-economic issues
facing the European Union. The team this year focused on the unemployment issue facing
Ireland. As a part of the team, the students are asked to present a 15 minute presentation tackling
the issue and giving their proposed solution. Since the NAI team won, they will advance onto
New York City where they will compete as one of only 25 schools in the nation to make it past
the regional level. We wish them luck!
Sophomore English Students - The sophomore students in Academic English II had the
opportunity to rent out a theater and see the movie, The Hunger Games, the day that it premiered.
These students covered the novel in class, and were able to see it all unfold on the big screen.
NA Speech and Debate - NA’s very own Forensics team competed in a statewide competition
competing against 130 schools. Out of the 600 students that attended this competition, the NA
Forensics team placed second in the state. Four students will be advancing on to nationals in
Indianapolis in June. Congrats to Abhi Mehra, Connor Phillips, Katherine Zhou, Lily Zhang, and
all of the participants in this competition!
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There is 1 item for Board Action and 1 item For Information Only.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS
The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional
seminar requests:
Name Conference Date Amount
Joelle Keats
Jason Mohr
(NASH)
National Economics Challenge
Sponsor: The Council for Economics
Education
Harrisburg, PA
4/11-4/12/2012
$ 813.63
$ 263.63
Courtney Vadnais
(CMS)
“Protecting Children from Harm”
STAR Center Conference
Sponsor: STAR Center & University
of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
5/4/2012
$ 60.00
Joy Ed
(CAO)
Keeping Our Children Safe:
Strategies for Schools &
Communities
Sponsor: Center for Safe Schools
Harrisburg, PA
5/8-5/9/2012
$ 920.00
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
I. GOOD STAFF NEWS AROUND NA
Mr. Joseph Prince, Librarian at Marshall Middle School and Department Chairperson, has
been named a Semi-Finalist in the search for the 2013 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.
Semi-finalists are selected upon an evaluation of their educational history and professional
development, philosophy of teaching, view of the teaching profession and letters of
recommendation. As a Semi-Finalist, Mr. Prince has been invited to complete the second
phase of the selection process. This phase focuses on the applicants’ biographies, their
records of community involvement, and their potential messages as a state teacher of the
year. Only twelve semi-finalists will be named finalists and advance to the last stage of the
selection process for the 2013 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
April 25, 2012
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Ms. Dana Boyd, a Gifted Program teacher at Marshall Middle School, has been selected as
this year’s recipient of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education’s (PAGE)
Outstanding Educator Award for 2012. The Outstanding Educator Award is granted based
upon the following criteria: (1) outstanding performance as an educator in or beyond the
classroom; (2) understanding the unique traits and learning needs of gifted children; (3)
successful networking with school staff, parents, and community on behalf of gifted
programs; and (4) involvement in advocacy efforts for the gifted at local and state levels.
Ms. Boyd has been invited to accept this award during a ceremony at the PAGE State
Conference on Friday, May 4, 2012.
Mr. Mark Demkee, a teacher at the North Allegheny Intermediate High School, has recently
been honored for his efforts and achievement in German language instruction by the
presentation of the prestigious Duden Award. This is the 23rd
year the Duden Award has
been bestowed by the Bibliographisches Institut and the Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia
Chapter of the American Association of the Teachers of German. The award is intended to
represent the continuation of their long-term commitment to high-quality instruction and
dedication to their goal of providing Americans a stronger understanding of German culture.