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HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICTBOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Friday, January 24, 2014

1. CALL TO ORDER6:30 PM

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL & ANNOUNCEMENTS

4. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 24, 2014 AGENDA

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.1 December 16, 2013

6. PUBLIC COMMENT-AGENDA ITEMS (Time limit of three minutes per person)

7. REPORTS

7.1 Superintendents Report-Dr. Sybil Knight-Burney Downey Dolphins Basketball And Cheerleading Team NJROTC Drill Competition Karen F. Snider Student and Family Health Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony MLK Day of Service Student Representative Comments

7.2 Harrisburg Public Schools Foundation-Karen Snider, Executive Director

7.3 Academic, Instruction, and Student Services Committee-Destini Hodges, Chair

7.4 Ad Hoc Negotiations/Human Resources Committee-Jennifer Smallwood, Chair

7.5 Budget, Facilities, and Finance Committee-James Thompson, Chair

7.6 Community Relations Committee-Monica Blackston-Bailey, Chair

7.7 Policy and Procedure Committee-LaTasha Frye, Chair

7.8 Harrisburg Community College Delegate Report-Vacant

7.9 Capital Area Intermediate Unit Delegate Report-Patricia Whitehead-Myers

7.10 Chief Recovery Officer Report


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Harrisburg School District Board of School Directors Regular Meeting Agenda - January 24, 2014

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8. BUDGET ADMINISTRATION

The Administration recommends approval of the following items:

Item Check Register

Date

Check Numbers Amount

8.1 12-20-13 94119-94282 $1,658,062.66

8.2 12-27-13 94283-94353 $363,310.74

8.3 1-3-14 94356-94386 $116,116.668.4 1-10-14 94387-94504 $604,501.87

Total: $2,741,991.93

8.5 Approve attached Treasurers Report for the month of December 2013

8.6 BUDGET TRANSFERS: 2013-2014

The Administration recommends approval of the following items:

A.

ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO

1011001021008490/610 Fall Mini Grant Supplies $300.00

1011001021008490/757 Fall Mini Grant N/C Equip $300.00

Total $300.00 $300.00

Explanation: Increase Equipment budget of Fall Mini Grant at Marshall School.

B.


1033004140040490/610 Homeless Grant Supplies $201.50

1033004140040490/599 Homeless Grant Misc Pur $201.50

Total $201.50 $201.50

Explanation: To cover the cost of bowling party for Homeless students.

C.

ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION FROM TO1012000000056310/330 SpEd Prof Services $20,000.00

1012000000056310/345 SpEd Temp Services $20,000.00

Total $20,000.00 $20,000.00

Explanation: To cover the cost of temporary special education employees.

D.


1032500002020560/630 Soccer Food $100.00

1032500003030562/610 Wrestling Supplies $100.00

Total $100.00 $100.00

Explanation: To pay for wrestling supplies.

E.


1026400000060000/430 Maintenance Repairs $10,000.00

1026100000060000/111 Facility Salaries $7,500.00

1026500000060000/430 Vehicle Repairs $10,000.00

1026100000060000/345 Facility Temp Services $7,500.00

Total $17,500.00 $17,500.00

Explanation: To cover the cost of repairs and salary of temp employee.


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F.


1026200000060000/442 Facility Rental $3,000.00

1026200000060900/610 District Supplies $3,000.00

Total $3,000.00 $3,000.00Explanation: To balance account of district supplies.

G.


1026600000054100/181 Security Salaries $2,000.00

1026600000066100/345 Security Temp Salaries $2,000.00

Total $2,000.00 $2,000.00

Explanation: To cover the salary of temp security employee.

H.


1011000003033110/599 SciTech Misc Purchase $1,600.00

1011000003033110/610 SciTech Supplies $1,600.00

Total $1,600.00 $1,600.00

Explanation: To cover the cost of paper for SciTech.

I.


1014504140098480/329 Federal Programs Prof Ed $5,000.00

1028504140040100/345 Federal Programs Temp Serv $5,000.00

Total $5,000.00 $5,000.00

Explanation: To cover the cost of temp Admin services in Federal Programs.

J.


1011000001001115/513 BF Contracted Carriers $2,079.88

1011000001001170/650 Technology Supplies $2,079.88

Total $2,079.88 $2,079.88

Explanation: To purchase supplies for Ben Franklin.

K.


1011000001005110/329 Foose Prof Education $58,050.00

1011000001004110/345 Downey Temp Salary $100.001012000000056310/345 SpEd Temp Salary $40,000.00

1023800001001110/345 BF Principal Temp Salary $750.00

1023800001005110/345 Foose Principal Temp Salary $5,000.00

1023800001016110/345 Rowland Prin Temp Salary $200.00

1025100000055100/345 Business Office Temp Salary $9,000.00

1026600000066100/345 Security Temp Salary $3,000.00

Total $58,050.00 $58,050.00

Explanation: To cover the cost of temporary employees within district facilities.


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1011000003055110/322 Instruction Prof Ed $60,000.00

1011000003030100/757 HH N/C Equip $60,000.00

Total $60,000.00 $60,000.00Explanation: To purchase computers for Cougar Academy.

9. OTHER FISCAL MATTERS

9.1 Use of Facilities Requests

The following requests have been received by the Business Services Office and are submitted to

the Board of Directors for approval based upon availability subject to Policy 707 of the Harrisburg

School District Board Policy Manual:

A. GROUP: Junior League of Harrisburg

LOCATION: Harrisburg High Gymnasium

ACTIVITY: Bargain Box Sale

DATE(S): April 11&12, 2014

TIMES: 4:00pm10:00pm (Friday set-up)

6:00am3:00pm (Saturday)

COST: Class IIINo Fee

RESPONSIBLE: Laura Schmidt

B. GROUP: Les Ballet Jazz Montreal

LOCATION: Harrisburg High Auditorium

ACTIVITY: Ballet Performance

DATE(S): January 21, 22, 23, 2014

TIMES: 9:00am6:00pm

9:00am3:00pm (January 23, 2014)COST: Class IVFee waived

RESPONSIBLE: Jean-Hughes Rochette

B.1 Approve the waiver of fees outlined in Policy #707 related to the use of John

Harris High School auditorium/stage for Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal on January

21-23, 2014 in consideration of performances for the John Harris High School

student body and general public. All other requirements of the policy, including

insurance requirements, remain in effect.

9.2 Approve vendor and add to list of approved vendors for Fundraiser Requests

Zeiger & Sons, Inc, Wholesale Florists

2300 Woodlawn St, Harrisburg, PA 17104(717) 564-6800


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9.3 Fundraisers Requests

The Administration recommends approval of the following fundraiser requests:

A. GROUP: Marshall Middle School AcademyACTIVITY: Past for Pennies

DATE: February 3, 2014February 21, 2014

REASON: Money will be donated to Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyCOMPANY: n/a

PRICE: $.01

PROFIT: Donating money

RESPONSIBLE: Mary Porter

B. GROUP: Marshall Middle School AcademyACTIVITY: Winter Wonderland Dance

DATE: January 31, 2014

REASON: Money will be used towards student council activities.

COMPANY: n/a

PRICE: $1.00

PROFIT: 80%

RESPONSIBLE: Marisol Craig

C. GROUP: Marshall Middle School AcademyACTIVITY: Mother Son/Father Daughter Dance


REASON: Money will be used towards Marshall School Activities

COMPANY: n/a

PRICE: $2.00 students - $3.00 Adults

PROFIT: 80%

RESPONSIBLE: Marisol Craig

D. GROUP: SciTech Key ClubACTIVITY: Kiss a senior Goodbye

DATE: May 12, 2014May 21, 2014

REASON: Money will be donated to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or designated

charity

COMPANY: n/a

PRICE: $1.00


RESPONSIBLE: Deborah Crawford

E.

GROUP: SciTech Key ClubACTIVITY: Stuck for a Buck

DATE: April 9, 2014


charity

COMPANY: n/a

PRICE: $1.00 - $2.00




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9.3 Fundraisers Requests

F. GROUP: SciTech Key ClubACTIVITY: Sundae Surprise

DATE: March 12, 2014March 14, 2014


charityCOMPANY: n/a

PRICE: $2.00



G. GROUP: SciTech Key ClubACTIVITY: Candy for Cures



charity

COMPANY: n/a

PRICE: $1.00 a bag



H. GROUP: Rowland SchoolACTIVITY: Valentines Day Carnation Sale


REASON: Money will be used to support sending students to the Purple Feet

Foundation Summer Program at Eastern University.

COMPANY: Zeiger & Sons

PRICE: $.40 per flower

PROFIT: 60%RESPONSIBLE: Martha Rougeux

9.4 CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS/MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING

The Administration recommends ratification of the following items:

A. Agreement between the Harrisburg School District and the Harrisburg Education

Association for the 2013-14 fiscal year as signed by the HEA President the President of the

Harrisburg School District Board of Education on June 10, 2013

B. Agreement between the Harrisburg School District and the American

Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, District Council 90 Local 2063 for

the 2013-14 fiscal year as tentatively agreed to by AFSCME Local 2063 and the Presidentof the Harrisburg School District on June 17, 2013

C. Agreement between the Harrisburg School District and the Harrisburg Education

Association to place identified staff on salary schedule as agreed by parties and signed by

the HEA President the President of the Harrisburg School District Board of Education on

December 4, 2013


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9.4 CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS/MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING

The Administration recommends approval of the following items subject to the final

review of the Chief Financial Officer, Business Manager, and Solicitor:

D. Preschool Education Program Agreement with Capital Area Head Start to provide Pre-

K classrooms at $5,000 per classroom per year to conduct a pre-kindergarten program

in various district school buildings

E. Agreement with NHS Pennsylvania to provide educational services to students with

autism and/or emotional disturbance who the District, the students parents or

guardian/s, and NHS Pennsylvania have determined will benefit from placement in

the NHS School for a term through July 31, 2014

F. Agreement with the Lancaster County Bible Church regarding the donation of twenty-five

thousand dollars ($25,000.00) (the Donation) to support the after-school homework

program, to provide funds for the renovation of classrooms and the outdoor play areas at

the Districts Scott Elementary School (Scott) (collectively, the Projects); and provide

volunteers to assist in said projects

G. Agreement with the National Career Academy Coalition Magnet Schools of America to

develop a K-12 career academy model and apply for the Youth CareerConnect Grant

through the U.S. Department of Labor in partnership with business and higher education

at a cost of $13,550 funded through the Superintendents professional services budget in

the general fund

H. Agreement for the Rental of the Forum with the Pennsylvania Department of General

Services for the 2014 Harrisburg High School graduation at a cost of $650.00

I. Adjustment in health benefit (medical only) premium costs to be paid by the district

for the remainder of the 2013-14 fiscal year, based upon the evaluation of the

experience rates to date and potential savings to the district

J. Memorandum of Understanding with the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the

participation in the development of the Pennsylvania Dashboard/Early Warning System

and Intervention Catalog

Note: This MOU allows for the voluntary submission of data by the District, PDEs

reciprocal role and responsibilities regarding said data, and the protection of the Districts

dashboard data. There is no cost to the district.

9.5 RESOLUTION -2014-2015 FY Budget and Tax Levies-See attached

9.6 Select Option presented by McKissick Associates Architects related to the

remediation of the structural failure of the Music Room Addition at the Foose Elementary

School

9.7 RESOLUTION-2012-2103 FINANCIAL AUDIT-see attached


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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS The approved Harrisburg School District Recovery Plan requires that all

personnel actions are subject to a salary reduction of 5%.

10.1 ADMINISTRATIVE

A. Appointment(start date is contingent upon completion of all paperwork)

1. Dana Andrews Transportation Supervisor at the Administrative Building, 260

day employee, 7.5 hours per day, salary of $40,000.00,effective 12/17/2014. Replacing Lisa Myers, who resigned.

2. Dean Garges Acting Principal at Rowland, 260 day employee, 7.5 hours per

day, salary of $93,627.95, effective 1/16/2014. Replacing

Roma Benjamin, who resigned.

3. Alexis Wertz From Teacher on Special Assignment as Acting Assistant

Principal at Rowland, at an additional daily rate differential of

$44.12, effective 12/17/2013.

To: cting Assistant Principal at Rowland, total daily rate of

$320.25, effective 12/17/2013.

B. Retirement

1. Roma

Benjamin

Principal at Rowland, effective 01/17/2014.

10.2 PROFESSIONAL

A. Appointments (start date is contingent upon completion of all paperwork)

1. Karen

Anderson

4thGrade Teacher at Melrose, 189 day employee, range 4,

step 1, salary of $45,621.00 (pending verification of

credentials), effective 1/22/2014. Replacing Melody Nissley,

who resigned.

2. Ayana Casey Guidance Counselor at Marshall, 189 day employee, range 7,

step 3, salary of $49,505.00 (pending verification of

credentials), effective 1/23/2014. Replacing Eleanor Gordon,who retired.

3. Avery Cloud Health and Physical Education Teacher at Marshall, 189 day

employee, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00, effective

1/23/2014. Replacing Jackie Sanderson, who resigned.

4. Susan Cristello 5thGrade Learning Support at Rowland, 189 day employee,

range 5, step 1, salary of $46,905.00 (pending verification of

credentials), effective 1/22/2014. Replacing Stacie Bender,

who resigned.

5. Michelle Fisher 8thGrade Emotional Support at Marshall, 189 day employee,

range 5, step 1, salary of $46,905.00, effective 1/22/2014.

Replacing Patricia Johnson, who resigned.6. Alicia Rossi 8thGrade Learning Support at Camp Curtin, 189 day

employee, range 1, step 1, salary of $41,769.00, effective

1/22/2014. Replacing Shelby Jones, who transferred.

7. Samantha

Shewmaker

Long Term Substitute 8thGrade Learning Support at Rowland,

daily rate of $221.00, effective 1/23/2014. Replacing an

employee on leave.

8. Nicole Stone Special Education Teacher at John Harris, 189 day employee,


Replacing Carson Book, who resigned.


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10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS

10.2 PROFESSIONAL

A. Appointments

9. Treena Watson Long Term Substitute 9th12thEmotional Support Social

Studies Teacher at John Harris, daily rate of $221.00, effective

1/22/2014.

B. Voluntary Transfer (with change in pay)1. Brian Long From: SIG Math Interventionist at Rowland.

To: 2ndGrade Teacher at Foose, range 5, level 1, salary of

$46,905.00, effective 1/23/2014.

C. Rescind Appointment

1. Ritamarie

Jimenez

Guidance Counselor at Camp Curtin, effective 12/17/2013.

D. Voluntary Transfer(with no change in pay)

1. Avery DeVoe From: Title 1 English Teacher at SciTech

To: English Language Arts Teacher at SciTech, effective

9/3/2013.

2. Catherine

Fisher

From: 2ndGrade Teacher at Melrose

To: Reading Specialist at Melrose, effective 1/22/2014.

3. Nicole Wolf From: Title 1 Reading Teacher at Downey.

To: Reading Specialist at Marshall, effective 1/23/2014.

E. Resignation

1. Michele

Davidson

6th

Grade Emotional Support at Marshall, effective 1/6/2014.

2. Leslie

Harrington

5th

Grade Learning Support at Camp Curtin, effective 1/3/2014

*NOTE: This resignation effective date could be delayed up to

60 days, in accordance with the PA School Code.

F. End of Assignment

1. Thomas Lindsay Long Term Substitute Art Teacher at Camp Curtin, effective

12/13/2013.

G. Corrections

1. Ayesha Hasan From: 2nd

Grade Teacher at Melrose, 189 day employee, range 5,

step 1, salary of $46,905.00 (pending verification of credentials,

effective 1/6/2014.

To: 2nd

Grade Teacher at Melrose, 189 day employee, range 5,

step 1, salary of $46,905.00 (pending verification of credentials,

effective 1/13/2014.2. Jaime Marshall From: Reading Specialist at Marshall, effective 11/20/2013.

To: Reading Specialist at Marshall, effective 1/17/2014.

Professional employee released, 60 day hold has expired.

3. Rosemary

Okoth-Ogola

From: Title I Reading Specialist at John Harris, 189 day employee,


Replacing Emily Wesco, who resigned.

To: Title I Reading Specialist at John Harris, 189 day employee,


Replacing Emily Wesco, who resigned.


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10.3 CLASSIFIED

A. Appointments (start date is contingent upon completion of all paperwork)

1. Lucinda

Armwood

Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 19th& Derry

Street, 189 days, 3.0 hours per day, hourly rate of $10.29,

effective 1/22/2014. Replacing Mary Reid, who resigned.

2. Ebony Brown Part Time Food Service Worker at Melrose, 189 dayemployee, hourly rate of $8.40, effective 1/6/2014.

Replacing Maria Esmurria, who resigned.

3. Cody Burt Food Service Secretary at Rowland, 260 day employee, 7.5

hours per day, hourly rate of $11.75, effective 1/27/2014.

Replacing Marjorie Seymour, who retired.

4. Thomas

Daniels

Access Secretary in the Administration Building, 260 day

employee, 7.5 hours per day, hourly rate of $11.75, effective

1/22/2014.

5. Elaine Hayes Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 17th& Derry

Street, 189 days, 3.0 hours per day, hourly rate of $10.29,

effective 1/22/2014.

6. Amber Holton Safety Monitor at Marshall, 189 day employee, 8 hours per

day, hourly pay rate $10.29 per hour, effective 1/23/2014.

Replacing Brittany Holton, who transferred.

7. Charlene Miller Part Time Food Service Worker at Marshall, 189 day

employee, hourly rate of $8.40, effective 1/6/2014.

Replacing Essie Dodd, who resigned.

8. Barbie Moore Part Time Food Service Worker at Foose, 189 day employee,

hourly rate of $8.40, effective 1/24/2014. Replacing Latasha

Thomas, who resigned.

9. Erick Neeck Part Time Food Service Worker at Camp Curtin, 189 day


Replacing Rosa Edrington, who was promoted.10. Andre Torbert Substitute Truck Driver at Rowland, 189 day employee, hourly

rate of $10.59, effective 1/24/2014.

11. Tyshiem

Holmes

Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 13th&

Sycamore, 3.0 hours per day, hourly rate of $10.29, effective

1/22/2014. Replacing Lisanette Torres-Pizarro, who was

terminated.

B. Rescind Appointment

1. Mary Dehart Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 19th& Derry Street,

effective 10/23/2013.

2. Ryan Finney Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at Rowland,effective 10/23/2013.

3. Tracy Rouscher Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 6th& Reilly,

effective 10/23/2013


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10.3 CLASSIFIED

C. Promotion

1. Constance

Ambrose

From: Part Time Food Service Worker at John Harris

To: Full Time Food Service Worker at Rowland, 189 day

employee, 8 hours per day, hourly rate of $8.40, effective

12/23/2013. Replacing Simone McKune who resigned.2. Rosa Edrington From: Part Time Food Service Worker at Camp Curtin.

To: Full Time Food Service Worker at Ben Franklin, 189 day


12/23/2013. Replacing Carla Wise, who resigned.

3. Catherine Hill From: Custodian at Camp Curtin

To: Head Custodian (1B) at Camp Curtin, 260 day employee,

8 hours per day, hourly rate of $15.51, effective 1/22/2014.

Replacing Nina Trollinger, who retired.

4. Julian Hill From: Substitute Food Service Worker at Downey.

To: Full Time Food Service Worker at Downey, 189 day


12/23/2013. Replacing Manuela Osuna, who retired.

5. Yvonne Scales From: Substitute Food Service Worker district wide.

To: Part Time Food Service Worker at Melrose, 189 day


Replacing Luisa Ubaldini, who resigned.

D. Involuntary Transfer (with no change in pay)

1. Deborah

Ballard

From: Cafeteria Monitor at Camp Curtin

To: Cafeteria Monitor at Ben Franklin, effective 12/9/2013.

E. Resignation

1. Davina Bellamy Food Service Worker at Ben Franklin, effective 3/3/2014.2. Paquitta Curry Substitute Food Service Worker at Scott, effective 12/6/2013.

3. Essie Dodd Food Service Worker at Marshall, effective 12/20/2013.

4. Latasha Thomas Food Service Worker at Foose, effective 1/3/2014.

F. Termination

1. Christine

Hughes

Substitute Food Service Worker at John Harris, effective

10/1/2013.

2. Lisanette

Torres-Pizarro

Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 13th

& Sycamore

Street, effective 10/1/2013.

G. Correction

1. Aileen Cintron From: Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 17th& Derry

Street, 189 days, 3.0 hours per day, $10.29 per hour, effective

10/23/2013.

To: Part Time Safety Monitor (Crossing Guard) at 19th

& Derry

Street, 189 days, 3.0 hours per day, $10.29 per hour, effective

10/23/2013.

2. Nina Trollinger From: Retirement as Head Custodian at SciTech, effective

3/30/2012.

To: Retirement as Head Custodian at Camp Curtin, effective

3/30/2012.


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10.4 SUPPLEMENTAL

A. Appointments (start date is contingent upon completion of all paperwork).

1. Homebound Instruction for the 2013-2014 school year. Tutoring Homebound

Students, salary is the HEA contracted rate of $30.50 per hour.

Name Location Effective Date

Erica Baylor District Wide 01/24/2014

2. Special Education Facilitator in Special Education Department, effective 2013-

2014 school year, stipend $5,772.00 (prorated).

Nicole Mortelliti Temporary Position replacing Alexis Wertz, who is on

special assignment. Daily Rate of supplemental is

$30.54, effective 1/22/2014.

3. SciTecheffective 20132014 School year.

Name Position Supplemental

Amount

Deborah Crawford Interscholastic Club AdvisorKey

Club

$1,028.50

Michelle Palmer-

Felton

Interscholastic Club AdvisorFuture

Teachers

$1,028.50

George Elo Interscholastic Club Advisor

International Club

$ 514.25

Anayanci Pfender Interscholastic Club Advisor

International Club

$ 514.25

Paul DelPriore Interscholastic Club AdvisorMock

Trial

$1,028.50

Kerensa Finley Interscholastic Club Advisor

Student Council

$1,028.50

Robert Steps Interscholastic Club AdvisorRobotics

$1,028.50

Nicole Vance Interscholastic Club AdvisorCougar

Ambassadors

$1,028.50

4. Rowland Leadership TeamTeams will meet every Tuesday from 7:30-8:15 am

to discuss building level data, testing, curriculum, scheduling, behavior, and

building climate concerns. Funding source is general funds. Salary is the HEA

contracted rate of $30.50 per hour, effective 2013-2014 school year.

Name

Amy Benjamin


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10.4 SUPPLEMENTAL

B. Induction Teacher Mentor for the 2013-2014 school year.

1. Appointment

Mentor Name Mentee Name Supplemental Pay Amount

Susan Betcke Abigail Choate $1,543.00 in 2 payments

Rodger Hines Doreen Staikos $1,543.00 in 2 paymentsHarvey Kutz Megan Francis $1,543.00 in 2 payments

Alicia Moul Heather Otstot $1,543.00 in 2 payments

Rebecca Negley Maria Fiamingo $1,543.00 in 2 payments

Erik Reisinger Matthew Clark $1,543.00 in 2 payments

Magdalyn Snelbaker Melissa Pottinger $1,543.00 in 2 payments

Jessica Snyder Danielle Johnson $1,543.00 in 2 payments

Dina Taucher Joshua Keebler $1,543.00 in 2 payments

Kere Washington Tylor Hykes $1,543.00 in 2 payments

2. Rescind Appointment for the Induction Teacher Mentor Appointment

Mentor Name Mentee Name Effective Date

Sandra Pharris Shelby Jones 2013-2014 School Year

C. Corrections

1. Winter sports Coaching PositionsWrestling for the 2013-2014 school year.

Name Correction Needed

Jermaine Crosson End the split contract for Assistant Wrestling Coach, as

stated on the 12/16/2013 board agenda and increase

supplemental pay amount.by $531.25, for a total

supplemental pay of $1,062.50.

Dana Andrews Rescind supplemental appointment for Assistant

Wrestling Coach (split), as stated on the 12/16/2013

board agenda.

10.5 EXPLORE - Note: This program is not subject to a salary reduction of 5%.

EXPLORE ( Extended Program of Learning Opportunities and Recreational Experiences) is an after-

school program operated by the Harrisburg School District and funded by the 21stCentury

Connected Learning Communities Grant, Cohort 6. Program sites are staffed with certified site

directors, certified teachers, instructional and clerical assistants, food service workers,

and volunteers. Students are offered a standards-based academic program, computer-assisted

instruction, cultural and enrichment activities, and recreation. Staff members work with students

on interdisciplinary, thematic programs that include literacy, mathematics, sciences and social

studies. Program personnel work in coordination and collaboration with school personnel and

other programs offered by community organizations.A. AppointmentsThe start date is contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

1. Lead Teachers: Salary is the HEA contracted rate of $30.50 per hour,training paid

at a rate of $23/hour.

Angela Sullivan-Herndon Melrose

2. Teacher: Salary is $30.50/hour for the first hour, $15/hour for each subsequent

hour; training paid at a rate of $23/hour.

Ayesha Hasan Melrose


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10.5 EXPLORE - Note: This program is not subject to a salary reduction of 5%.

A. Appointments

3. Data Specialist: Salary is $12.00/hour, per Explore Program rates.

Patrice Brooks Marshall

4. Instructional Tutors: Salary is $12.00/hour, per Explore Program ratesKevin Jackson Ben Franklin

Malicke Parham Scott

Elysia Taylor Scott

5. Enrichment Aides: Salary is $10.00/hour, per Explore rates.

Audrey DePiante Melrose

Michelle Hairston Downey

Brian Sanks Marshall

6. High School Aide: Salary is $7.35/hour, per Explore rates

Tywon Champ Marshall

Kiera Hymon As Needed

Yanis Rodriguez As Needed

7. Change in Assignment

Jasmine Cruse From: Enrichment Aide at Downey

To: Enrichment Aide at Scott

10.6 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GRANT - Note: This program is not subject to a salary reduction of 5%.

Extended Learning Day Program provides additional instructional time for students

needing more assistance to master various skills and concepts. Teacher and Lead teacher

salary is the HEA contracted rate of $30.50 per hour and professional development salary

of $24.00 per hour in compliance with the HEA contract, effective 8/17/2013. Days will beMonday through Friday. Teacher hours are from 3:354:45pm. Site Leaders will plan,

prepare and enroll students in the EDL program as well as track student data in the

program.Site leaders will not to exceed 1.5 hours per day. Hours may be adjusted and

approved by the principal to ensure compliance with SIG grant goals and budget

allocations. Alternates will rotate in this position as needed to cover any absences.

A. Appointments - Camp Curtin Academy Teachers

Christine Estright

Christine Misiura

Alaina Moyer

Rene Trujillo


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11. POLICIES AND PROGRAMS

11.1 Out of State Field Trip Requests

A. GROUP: 8TH

Grade Student-Rowland Academy

ACTIVITY: Smithsonian MuseumLOCATION: Washington, D.C.DATE: May 9, 2014

STUDENTS: TBDCHAPERONES: One adult for every ten studentsACCOMODATIONS: NonePURPOSE: Experience hands-on learning that ties into Civics and Science for 8th

grade studentsTRANSPORTATION: School BusCOST: $517.00 (School budget)

11.2 OUT-OF-STATE WORKSHOP

CarbonEARTH Research and Educational Outreach-The Netherlands (Amsterdam, Wageningen,

Leiden)

April 7-11, 2014-Five working days

Rebecca Negley-4thGrade Teacher-Scott School

Costs are provided by Penn State University through its CarbonEARTH grant.

12. Public CommentNon-Agenda Items (time limit of three minutes per person)

13. Adjournment

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Directors of the Harrisburg School District will conduct a regular meeting on

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 6:30pm in the first floor board room of the Administration Building located at 2101 N. Front St.,

Building 2, Harrisburg, PA. The purpose of the hearing is to review and act on regular business that comes before the Board.

If you are a person with disabilities or require other accommodations, please contact the Superintendents Office at

717-703-4024.

Carol L. Kaufmann, Board Secretary Insertion Date: June 25, 2013

2013-2014 Board of School Directors Regular Meetings

Meetings begin at 6:30pm in the first floor boardroom at administration building.

Monday August 12, 2013

Monday August 26, 2013

Monday September 16, 2013

Monday October 21, 2013

Monday November 18, 2013

Monday December 2, 2013-Reorganization MeetingDecember 16, 2013-Regular Meeting

Tuesday January 21, 2014 (Monday, January 20, 2014 is MLK Day)

Tuesday February 18, 2014 (Monday, February 17, 2014 is Presidents Day)

Monday March 17, 2014

Monday April 21, 2014

Monday May 19, 2014

Monday June 16, 2014


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2013-2014 Committee Meetings

Committee Dates Times

Academic, Instruction, and Student Support Services

(No meeting in December)

4t

Tuesday of the month 6:00pm

Budget, Finance, and Facilities 1st

and 2n

Mondays of the month (beginning 9/3/13 5:30pm

Community Relations (*see below for locations)No meetings in November and December)

4t Wednesday of the month 6:00pm

Policy and Procedure 2n

Thursday of the month 6:00pm

The Human Resources Committee and Ad Hoc Negotiations Committee are non-public and held as needed.

*2013-2014 Community Relations Meeting Locations

August 28, 2013 Administration Building, 2101 N. Front. St., Bldg 2, Harrisburg, PA 17110

September 25, 2013 Ben Franklin School , 1205 North 6t

Street, Harrisburg 17102

October 23, 2013 Camp Curtin School, 2900 North 6t

Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

January 22, 2014 Downey School, 1313 Monroe Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103

February 26, 2014 Foose School, 1301 Sycamore Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104

March 26, 2014 Melrose, 2041 Berryhill Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104April 23, 2014 John Harris Campus, 2452 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17103

May 28, 2014 Rowland School, 1842 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104

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