August 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Special Board Meeting

Executive Session (6:00PM)

Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

Approval of Agenda - Special Meeting of August 14, 2023

Remarks by Visitors
(As per the Fort Cherry School District Policy for Conducting Meetings of the Board of School Directors)

Personnel and Curriculum 

Action on the approval to renew the annual Paraprofessional online training subscription with The Master Teacher for $806.00.

Action on the approval to pay Educere, LLC $199.50 per student for German I-IV classes per the attached quote.

Action on the approval to hire Mrs. Trista Snatchko as the High School Mathematics Teacher, effective August 21, 2023, per the FCEA Collective Bargaining agreement, contingent on the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval to hire Ms. Rebecca Cecchini as High School nurse, effective August 21, 2023, per the FCEA Bargaining Agreement contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval to hire Mrs. Malea Huth as a part-time paraprofessional per the FCSD SecretaryAide Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective August 21, 2023, contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Acknowledge the medical/FMLA leave for professional employee #2023-24-01, commencing the day after all available sick and personal days are exhausted, but not earlier than September 29, 2023, and ending sixty (60) working days later. 

Action on the approval of the cleaner/custodial substitute list for the 2023-2024 school year as attached.

Action on the approval to hire Mr. Justin Tkalcevic as a part-time custodian per the FCSD Support Personnel Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Acknowledge the resignation of Mrs. Carol Klimas, Food Service employee, effective August 8, 2023.

Action on the approval of a contractual Mental Health Consultant, Ms. Anna Shawgo, for the 2023-24 school year per the attached contract.

Buildings and Grounds

Action on the acceptance of a quote from TriMark Foodservice Equipment for the purchase of a 40-gallon kettle for the Elementary Center cafeteria in the amount of $31,500.00.

Transportation 

Action on the approval of the District Bus Stops for the 2023-2024 school year as attached.

Finance 

Action on the approval of a five (5) year engagement with J. Martin & Associates as the Real Estate Tax Collectors' Auditor, commencing 2022 through 2026 tax years.

Technology

Action on the approval to renew the annual library catalog software agreement at a cost of $2,083.58.

Action on the approval to purchase a one year subscription for remote connectivity software at a cost of $399.00.

Action on the approval to purchase a license for Unique Learning System for the Elementary Life Skills Support program for one year at a cost of $1,338.78.

Athletics

Action on the approval for Mr. Joseph Dunn to conduct a coaches' in-service presentation at a cost of $500.00.

Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Corey Garry as the Assistant Varsity Football Coach.

Action on the approval of Mr. Corey Garry as a volunteer Varsity Football Coach.

Action on the approval to hire Mr. Matthew Sobocinski as the assistant 7/8 grade Softball Coach per the FCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval to hire Mr. Brandon Garry as the assistant Varsity Football Coach, per the FCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval to hire Ms. Rebekah Bellhy as the assistant Cross Country Coach, per the FCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval to hire Mr. William Smith as a volunteer 7/8 grade football coach, contingent upon the final receipt and review of all required clearances.

Activities 

Action on the approval of Ms. Elizabeth Galigan as a marching band volunteer, contingent upon the receipt and final review of all required clearances.

Action on the approval of Mr. Carmilo Jauregui as a marching band volunteer, contingent upon the receipt and final review of all required clearances..

Action on the approval of Mr. Even Berry as a marching band volunteer, contingent upon the receipt and final review of all required clearances.

Action on the approval of Ms. Hannah Garry as a marching band volunteer, contingent upon the receipt and final review of all required clearances..

Policy

Acknowledge the first reading of Policy 218.3 - Acceptable Use of Networks/Internet.

Acknowledge the first reading of Policy 815 - Acceptable Use of Networks/Internet.

Acknowledge the second reading of Policy 202 - Eligibility of Non-Resident Students.

Acknowledge the review of Policy 918 - Title I Parent and Family Engagement 

Miscellaneous 

Acknowledge the Fort Cherry Education Foundation donation of $10,460.00 to the Fort Cherry Ranger Academy.

Action on the approval of the Nonpublic Title I Services Agreement between Fort Cherry School district and Intermediate Unit I.

Action on the approval of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) agreement between Fort Cherry School District and Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. for the 2023/2024 school year.

Action on the approval of granting the Superintendent authority to approve building disposal lists related to consumables, old textbooks/resources, and broken/damaged equipment/furniture (in addition, any disposed item will be removed from the District's Asset List)

Motion to approve the attendance of Miss. Gabriella Novelli  in Fort Cherry School District's Vocational Agriculture/General Agriculture Program, on a full-day basis, effective the 2023-2024 school year with the understanding that the West Allegheny School District, Miss Novelli's district of residence, will be responsible for the tuition costs of the Program, and for transportation to and from this Program, if the parent does not provide transportation.
 

Public Comment 
(As per the Fort Cherry School District Policy for Conducting Meetings of the Board of School Directors)

Executive Session 

Adjournment