Members Present: Kathryn Elder, Eric Hauser, Heidi Kozar, Rhonda laughlin, William Mohler, Merle Musick, Michael Zorch, Susan Mains
Members Absent: William Palmer
Others Attending: Judith Swigart, Daniel Watson, Michael Porembka, Dr. Georgia Teppert, Robin Pynos, Dr. Cindy Soltys, Ken Millslagle, Ned Nakles, Constance Lazur, Steven LoCascio, Chad Krehlik, Jonathan Mains, Sherri Holler, Kim Hrezo, Becki Pellis, Jessica Golden, Latrobe Bulletin & Tribune Review Reporters, Jack Doherty - Videographer, and approximately 43 visitors
Mrs. Mains, Board of Education President, presided at the Regular Meeting held in the SHS Center for Student Creativity.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL: Following the flag salute and roll call with eight members present, Mrs. Mains called for Hearing of Visitors Part I, an opportunity for anyone to address the Board regarding any voting item on tonight’s agenda.
HEARING OF VISITORS PART I
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 159 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mrs. Elder and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 18, 2014, and the Committee of the Whole Meeting held March 11, 2014 are hereby approved as recorded in the copies presented to the Board.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT: MR. NAKLES
LEGISLATIVE REPORT: DR. LAUGHLIN
EDUCATION AND PLANNING: MRS. MAINS
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 160 - APPROVE 2014 - 2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR
On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mrs. Elder and carried, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 6 yeas (Mrs. Elder, Mr. Hauser, Mrs. Kozar, Dr. Laughlin, Dr. Zorch, Mrs. Mains) - 2 nays (Mr. Mohler, Mr. Musick)
RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby approves the school calendar for 2014 - 2015, with the first day of school for students Thursday, August 21, 2014. Attachment
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 161 - PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR ACT 80 DAYS
On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mrs. Kozar and carried, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 7 yeas (Mrs. Elder, Mr. Hauser, Mrs. Kozar, Dr. Laughlin, Mr. Musick, Dr. Zorch, Mrs. Mains) - 1 nay (Mr. Mohler)
RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby authorizes the District to make application to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for Act 80 days, Monday, June 9, 2014 and Tuesday, June 10, 2014 for the Junior High School only, due to contractor mobilization for the Junior High School renovation project.
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 162 - ACCEPTANCE OF TUITION STUDENT
On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mr. Kozar and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby approves and accepts the following student on a tuition basis for the balance of the 2013 – 2014 school year: Abby PACEK, 8th grade student, living in Derry Twp. as of 3/3/2014. Tuition and transportation are the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
FINANCE: MRS. ELDER
On a motion offered by Mrs. Elder, seconded by Mr. Hauser and carried unanimously, resolutions 2013 - 2014 #163, 2013 - 2014 #164 and 2013 - 2014 #165 were approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 163 - APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT Attachment
RESOLVED: That the monthly report of the Treasurer, First National Bank, covering period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2104, for the General Fund, Athletic, Capital Projects, Food Service, Trust & Agency, Foundation, and Student Activities Funds pending their being properly approved by the Finance Committee, is hereby accepted as presented to the Board and made part of the minutes.
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 164 - APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS DATED MARCH 12, 2014 Attachment
RESOLVED: That the bills, pending their being properly approved by the Finance Committee, are hereby approved as presented to the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors. A copy will be made part of the minutes.
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 165 - APPROVE BUDGETARY TRANSFERS
RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby approves Budgetary Transfers as listed and made part of the minutes. Attachment
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 166 - ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS
On a motion offered by Mrs. Elder, seconded by Mr. Hauser and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby accepts a grant from the McFeely-Rogers Foundation, in the amount of $4500 directed to support the district’s Autistic Support Classrooms.
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 167 - ACCEPT STATE AUDIT REPORTS FOR 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 & 2011-12
On a motion offered by Mrs. Elder, seconded by Mr. Hauser and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby
accepts State Audit Reports for the fiscal years 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 & 2011-12 as presented by the Pennsylvania Auditor General’s Office, and further directs that a record of the vote on this resolution be forwarded to
the proper state officials. The document will become part of the official minutes of the District. Attachment
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 168 - APPROVAL OF FUND BALANCE TRANSFER
On a motion offered by Mrs. Elder, seconded by Mr. Hauser and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF THE GREATER LATROBE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DESIGNATING CERTAIN FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND BE RESTRICTED FOR CAPITAL RESERVE FUND.
WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors of the Greater Latrobe School District declares that $482,395 Dollars from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance be restricted for Capital Projects in the Capital Reserve Fund;
WHEREAS, this Resolution is pursuant to Section 609 of the School Code of 1949, as amended; and
WHEREAS, said funds shall not be used for any other purpose other than Capital Projects listed herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
Section 1. Restriction of Capital Reserve Funds. Pursuant to Section 609 of the School Code of 1949, as amended, the Greater Latrobe School District hereby approves Four Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety-Five ($482,395) Dollars from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance being placed in the Capital Reserve Fund solely for the use of Capital Projects listed on Exhibit “A” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Section 2. Repealer. That all Resolutions or parts of any Resolution in conflict herewith is hereby repealed.
Mr. Robert Aumer, Janney Montgomery & Scott, and Attorney Thomas Lynch outlined the bond refinancing from a 2004 issuance that will save the District approximately $45,000.
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 169 - BOND REFINANCING Schedules
On a motion offered by Mrs. Elder, seconded by Mr. Hauser and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by roll call vote:
A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE NONELECTORAL INDEBTEDNESS OF GREATER LATROBE SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA, BY THE ISSUANCE OF A GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $832,191, FIXING THE FORM, NUMBER, DATE, INTEREST AND MATURITY THEREOF; MAKING A COVENANT FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE DEBT SERVICE ON THE NOTE; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, SALE AND DELIVERY THEREOF.
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the nonelectoral indebtedness of Greater Latrobe School District, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (the "Local Government Unit") be increased to finance the following purpose: current refunding of prior Greater Latrobe School Authority, School Building Revenue Notes, Series of 2004 and the costs of issuing the Note (the "Refunding Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Unit has received preliminary realistic cost estimates from professionals qualified by experience indicating the sum of $832,191 will be needed to complete the Refunding Project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed increase of indebtedness together with its nonelectoral indebtedness and its lease rental indebtedness presently outstanding, will not cause the limitations of the Local Government Unit's nonelectoral borrowing power pursuant to constitutional and statutory authority to be exceeded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Local Government Unit as follows:
SECTION 1. The Local Government Unit hereby determines to incur nonelectoral debt, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Unit Debt Act, 53 Pa. Cons. Stats. Ann. §8001 et seq. (the "Act"), by the issuance of $832,191 aggregate principal amount of a General Obligation Note (the "Note") to First National Bank of Pennsylvania in order to finance the Refunding Project and hereby has determined the remaining realistic useful life of assets to be refinanced to be in excess of 10 years. Furthermore, the permitted purpose of the Refunding Project under the Debt Act is to reduce total debt service over the life of said prior 2004 Notes, pursuant to Section 8241(b)(1) thereof.
SECTION 2. The indebtedness shall be evidenced by the Note, in registered form, in the aggregate principal amount of $832,191, dated the date of the execution and delivery thereof and bearing interest from the date of the Note on the unpaid balance of principal at the fixed rate of 1.19% per annum (the “Tax-Free Rate”).
The principal of the Note shall be payable in installments of principal as set forth on Schedule A attached hereto.
After maturity, whether by declaration, acceleration or otherwise, the Note shall bear interest until fully paid at a variable rate per annum equal to 65% of the Prime Rate in effect from time to time, such interest rate to change automatically from time to time, effective as of the effective date of each change in the Prime Rate, payable on demand.
"Prime Rate" as the term is used herein means the rate per annum announced from time to time by the Bank as its prime rate, which may not be the lowest rate of interest charged by the Bank to its other borrowers.
The principal of and interest on the Note shall be payable at the Greensburg office of the Bank located at 4 Triangle Drive, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601, in any coin or currency of the United States which, at the respective times of payment, is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts.
If at any time or from time to time after the date of the Note there should be a change in the rate of income tax imposed upon the Bank (the "Bank Tax Rate"), by Section 11 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") then the Bank, in its discretion, may adjust the Tax Free Rate, effective as of the effective date of the change in the Bank Tax Rate, but in any event the fixed rate of interest shall not exceed eighteen percent (18%). Said adjustment shall be made to the same fixed rate originally used in determining the rate of the Note.
The interest received on the Note by the Bank and any other participant in the Note is not subject to Federal income tax and the Note is a "qualified tax exempt obligation" as described in Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. In the event, as a result of a change in existing statutes or in the interpretation or administration thereof by the Internal Revenue Service or any action by failure to take action to the Local Government Unit (hereinafter "IRS Action"), it shall be determined (after the Bank shall have taken such steps as in its reasonable judgment shall be required to dispute such determination) that all or any portion of the interest thereafter received by the Bank or by a participant in the Note shall be subject to Federal income tax or that the Note is not a "qualified tax exempt obligation," the rate of interest payable on this Note thereafter shall be changed to such rate as may be negotiated by the Bank and the Local Government Unit with said negotiated rate not to exceed eighteen percent (18%) and, if a rate cannot be agreed upon within 30 days after a demand is made to negotiate, the Bank, in its discretion, may demand that the Note and all sums unpaid or due shall become immediately payable. In addition, in the event such IRS Action shall require the Bank or any participant in the Note to pay Federal income taxes on interest received prior to the date of such IRS Action, or shall disallow the Bank's allocable interest expense under Section 265(b) of the Code with respect to the Note, in the discretion of the Bank, and within 90 days after its demand therefor, the Local Government Unit shall pay, during such period, as additional interest, an amount equal to the difference between the interest made subject to Federal income taxation by such IRS Action or disallowed under Section 265(b) of the Code and the interest paid at the Tax Free Rate during the period that interest is taxed or disallowed with base interest and additional interest not to exceed eighteen percent (18%). The obligation under the immediately preceding sentence shall survive payment in full of the Note. Under no circumstances shall the Bank be obligated to refund or return to the Local Government Unit any interest paid by the Local Government Unit.
The Local Government Unit shall have the right at its option to prepay the Note, as a whole at any time or in part from time to time, without premium or penalty, provided that any prepayment in part shall be applied to principal installments in the inverse order of their maturities.
The Note shall be in substantially the form of Exhibit A annexed hereto.
SECTION 3. The Note is hereby declared to be a general obligation of the Local Government Unit. The Local Government Unit hereby covenants that the Local Government Unit shall include the amount of the debt service on the Note for each fiscal year in which such sums are payable in its budget for that year; shall appropriate such amounts to the payment of such debt service; and shall duly and punctually pay or cause to be paid the principal of the Note and the interest thereon at the dates and places and in the manner stated in the Note according to the true intent and meaning thereof, and for such proper budgeting, appropriation, and payment, the full faith, credit and taxing power of the Local Government Unit is hereby irrevocably pledged.
The amounts which the Local Government Unit hereby covenants to pay in each of the following fiscal years on the basis of an interest rate of 1.19% Fixed Tax Free are as set forth on Schedule B attached hereto.
SECTION 4. Nonelectoral indebtedness is hereby incurred in the amount of $832,191 and the Note shall be executed in the name and under the corporate seal of the Local Government Unit by the School Board President and attested to by the Secretary of the Local Government Unit. The Secretary of the Local Government Unit is hereby authorized and directed to deliver the Note to the Bank and receive payment therefor on behalf of the Local Government Unit. The School Board President and the Secretary of the Local Government Unit are authorized and directed to prepare and verify, or cause to be prepared and verified, a Debt Statement of the Local Government Unit complying with Section 8110 of the Act and to take all other necessary action, including, if desirable, any statement required to exclude any portion of the debt from the appropriate debt limit as self-liquidating or subsidized debt.
SECTION 5. The Bank is hereby designated as the Sinking Fund Depository for the Note, and there is hereby created and established a Sinking Fund, to be known as "2014 Note Sinking Fund" for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Note. The Local Government Unit shall deposit into the Sinking Fund, which shall be maintained until the Note is paid in full, sufficient amounts for payment of the principal of and interest on the Note no later than the day prior to the date upon which such payments shall become due. The Sinking Fund Depository shall, as and when said payments are due, without further action by the Local Government Unit, withdraw available monies in the Sinking Fund and apply said monies to the payment of the principal of and interest on the Note.
SECTION 6. The School Board President and the Secretary of the Local Government Unit are hereby authorized to contract with the Bank for its services as Sinking Fund Depository for the Note and as paying agent for the same.
SECTION 7. The Local Government Unit hereby finds that a private sale of the Note by negotiation is in the best financial interest of the Local Government Unit. The Proposal to Purchase the Note of the Bank submitted to the Local Government Unit is hereby approved and accepted. The Note is approved and shall be awarded, issued and sold upon a negotiated sale to the Bank at the principal amount thereof in accordance with said Proposal.
SECTION 8. Certain Representations and Covenants Regarding Federal Income Tax Matters. The Local Government Unit hereby represents and covenants as follows:
(a) It is a governmental unit with general taxing powers and the authority to incur this debt;
(b) The aggregate face amount of tax-exempt obligations which are not "private activity bonds" (as defined in Section 141 of the Code) issued since January 1 of this calendar year by the Local Government Unit or any subordinate entity controlled by the Local Government Unit and outstanding on the date of issuance of the Note, when added to the amount of the Note and the amount of tax-exempt obligations which are not "private activity bonds" which are reasonably expected to be issued by the Local Government Unit or any subordinate entity controlled by the Local Government Unit after the date of issuance of the Note and before January 1 of the next calendar year does not and will not exceed $10,000,000;
(c) No more than 5% of the proceeds of this Note will be used directly or indirectly in a trade or business of a person or persons other than the Local Government Unit and its governmental affiliates. Additionally, no amount exceeding 5% of the proceeds will be used as loans to any persons other than a governmental unit;
(d) At least 95% of the net proceeds of such issue will be used for local governmental activities of the Local Government Unit or of the governmental unit the jurisdiction of which is entirely within the jurisdiction of the Local Government Unit;
(e) The aggregate amount of the tax-exempt obligations which are not "private activity bonds" (as defined in Section 141 of the Code), other than "qualified 501(c)(3) bonds" (as defined in Section 145 of the Code) issued since January 1 of this calendar year by the Local Government Unit or any subordinate entity controlled by the Local Government Unit and outstanding on the date of issuance of the Note, when added to the amount of the Note and the amount of tax-exempt obligations (including "qualified 501(c)(3) bonds") which are not "private activity bonds" which are reasonably expected to be issued by the Local Government Unit or any subordinate entity controlled by the Local Government Unit after the date of issuance of the Note and before January 1 of the next calendar year does not and will not exceed $10,000,000; and
(f) The total amount of qualified tax-exempt obligations designated by the Local Government Unit in the current calendar year under Section 265(b)(3)(B)(iii) of the Code shall not exceed $10,000,000.
SECTION 9. Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation: Information Reporting. The Local Government Unit hereby agrees to designate on the face of the Note that the Note is a "qualified tax-exempt obligation," as that term is defined in Section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Code.
The Local Government Unit hereby covenants with the Bank that the Local Government Unit will provide to the Bank, at the time of the payment for and delivery of the Note, a copy of IRS Form 8038-G prepared by the Local Government Unit in compliance with Section 149(e) of the Code with evidence of the filing thereof with the appropriate Internal Revenue Service Center,
SECTION 10. Registered-Required Obligations. The Local Government Unit agrees to maintain the Note in registered form. The Note will be registered as to both principal and any stated interest with the Local Government Unit. The transfer of the Note will be effected only by surrender of the old Note and either the reissuance by the Local Government Unit of the old Note to the new holder or the issuance by the Local Government Unit of a new instrument.
SECTION 11. All resolutions or parts of resolutions not in accord with this Resolution are hereby repealed insofar as they conflict herewith.
ROLL CALL
AFFIRMATIVE: Mrs. Elder, Mr. Hauser, Mrs. Kozar, Dr. Laughlin, Mr. Mohler, Mr. Musick, Dr. Zorch, Mrs. Mains
NEGATIVE: None
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 170 - AUTHORIZE MUNICIPAL RECORDS RETENTION AND DISPOSITION
On a motion offered by Mrs. Elder, seconded by Mrs. Kozar and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors, in accordance with the previously adopted Municipal Records Retention and Disposition Schedule (Section 2:TA), of the Municipal Records Act of 2008, amended July 2009, hereby approve the disposition of Unity Township Tax Records as listed:
Certification of Real Estate Taxes Tax Years 2011 and prior
Change of Address Records Tax Years 2011 and prior
Mobile Home Removal Permits Tax Years 2011 and prior
Earned Income Tax Bills/Receipts Tax Years 2011 and prior
Per Capita Tax Bills/Receipts Tax Years 2011 and prior
Real Estate Tax Bills/Receipts Tax Years 2011 and prior
OP/EMS/LST Tax Bills/Receipts Tax Years 2011 and prior
General & Special Tax Ledgers RE/PC/OP, EMS, LST/EIT 2001 to 2006
Tax Collectors Monthly Reports to Paying Districts 2001 to 2006
Real Estate Duplicates 1985 to 2006
PROPERTY AND SUPPLY: MRS. KOZAR
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 171 - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM
On a motion offered by Mrs. Kozar, seconded by Mr. Hauser and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby authorizes the Board Secretary to advertise for bids for a new security camera system at the Junior and Senior high schools.
WESTMORELAND INTERMEDIATE UNIT LIAISON: MRS. MAINS
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 172 - APPROVE 2014 - 2015 WIU GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mrs. Kozar and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by roll call vote:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Directors of the Greater Latrobe School District, member of Westmoreland Intermediate Unit No. 7, hereby approves the General Operating Budget of WIU No. 7 for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Attachment
ROLL CALL
AFFIRMATIVE: Mrs. Elder, Mr. Hauser, Mrs. Kozar, Dr. Laughlin, Mr. Mohler, Mr. Musick, Dr. Zorch, Mrs. Mains
NEGATIVE: None
EWCTC JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE: MRS. KOZAR
STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION: DR. LAUGHLIN
COMMUNITY RELATIONS: DR. ZORCH
TRANSPORTATION: MR. MUSICK
TECHNOLOGY: MR. PALMER
BOARD POLICY / PSBA LIAISON: MRS. ELDER
On a motion offered by Mrs. Elder, seconded by Mr. Hauser and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 173 - FINAL ADOPTION OF BOARD POLICIES 610 & 611
RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby adopts revisions to Board Policy No. 610: Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation and No. 611: Purchases Budgeted. Copies will be made part of the official minutes of the District.
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 174 - INTENT TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICIES
On a motion offered by Mrs. Elder, seconded by Mrs. Kozar and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby gives notice of its Intent to Adopt (first reading) the following Board Policies. Final Adoption will take place at the next Regular Meeting.**
** Click each underlined & highlighted policy number to view the attachment
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 175 - PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS - SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
On a motion offered by Mrs. Kozar, seconded by Mrs. Elder and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby approves PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS – SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, as listed.
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 176 - SUPPORT PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS - CLASSIFIED On a motion offered by Mr. Hauser, seconded by Mrs. Kozar and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays RESOLVED: That the Greater Latrobe Board of School Directors hereby approves the following Classified Support Personnel appointments:
NAME | POSITION | RATE | EFFECTIVE DATE |
HISSEM, Paul | First Assistant Football Coach - Shared Position | To be determined | 2014 - 2015 School Year |
KINKEAD, Ralph | First Assistant Football Coach - Shared Position | To be determined | 2014 - 2015 School Year |
MURRAY, Pat | Varsity Assistant Football Coach | To be determined | 2014 - 2015 School Year |
KEYSER, Lou | Varsity Assistant Football Coach | To be determined | 2014 - 2015 School Year |
MOLNAR, Derrick | Varsity Assistant Football Coach | To be determined | 2014 - 2015 School Year |
BULEBOSH, David | Varsity Assistant Football Coach | To be determined | 2014 - 2015 School Year |
ARMSTRONG, Robert | Junior Varsity Assistant Football Coach | To be determined | 2014 - 2015 School Year |
SCHMELING, Chad | Junior Varsity Assistant Football Coach | To be determined | 2014 - 2015 School Year |
MILICZKI, John | Junior Varsity Assistant Football Coach | To be determined | 2014 - 2015 School Year |
AMOROSE, Sara | Substitute Personal Care Assistant | $ 7.25 / Hour | As Needed |
KASUNICH, Catherine | Substitute Secretary | $ 9.10 / Hour | As Needed |
TURNBULL III, Thomas | 1st Asst. Baseball Coach | 58.2 pts @ $42.75 + 1 yr exp = $2,513.05 | 2013 - 2014 School Year |
TURNBULL Jr., Thomas | Assistant Baseball Coach | 48.5 pts @ $42.75 + $100/adl team = $2,173.38 | 2013 - 2014 School Year |
Dr. Zorch commented that coaches are a very integral part of the educational process at Greater Latrobe and have a proven positive impact on our youth.
OTHER BUSINESS
Prior to Hearing of Visitors Part II, Mrs. Swigart read the following statement:
At the November 2013 Board meeting after many months of discussion, the Greater Latrobe School Board approved a lease with Verizon to install antennas on the senior high school rooftop—two sets of antennas on sled/ballast mounts and one set to be attached to the penthouse façade. Once the Board approved the lease, Verizon assumed responsibility for permitting, installation, etc. At no time, including now, does the Board believe that there are any harmful effects to the students, staff, or community from these antennas. In fact, we believe, to some extent, that these antennas serve as a community support for emergency personnel and individuals needing cell service, as well as generate a small revenue stream for the District.
Verizon singled out the school district more than a year ago with the understanding that public school districts are often approached because of the revenue it generates for the taxpayers. In fact, during the 2011 budget process where we needed to cut over $2 million in expenses due to decreased state funding, it became even more apparent that public school districts need to seek alternative sources of revenue. In addition, several school districts in Allegheny County and around the state have had cell phone antennas for many years. In the last few weeks, the issue has drawn some attention, implying that an antenna may impair the health and safety of students and staff. Greater Latrobe School Board does not believe that the antennas pose any health or safety risks.
However, the District has decided to ask Verizon not to appeal the Zoning Board’s decision even though it means a loss of annual revenue. Our core mission is to provide superior educational programming to Greater Latrobe students, and we believe we provide this service. The District’s intention is not to create or perpetuate any health/safety fear, even though the District believes the fear is not warranted. Therefore, the District will contact Verizon and ask that they not appeal the decision. We will, however, continue to seek alternative sources of revenue.
HEARING OF VISITORS PART II
ADJOURNMENT
RESOLUTION 2013 - 2014 # 177 - ADJOURNMENT
On a motion offered by Mrs. Mains, seconded by Mr. Hauser and carried unanimously, the following resolution was approved by voice vote: 8 yeas - 0 nays
RESOLVED: That there being no further business, this meeting is hereby adjourned at 8:39 PM.
MINUTES APPROVED: APRIL 15, 2014
SIGNATURE:_______________________________________
CONSTANCE E. LAZUR, BOARD SECRETARY