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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING REPORT – 4-30-12

UPPER ST. CLAIR BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING REPORT

MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012

STAR SPANGLED BANNER

Luke Graci, high school student, sang the Star Spangled Banner.

READING OF THE MISSION

Mrs. Hasco read the following School District Mission Statement:

Developing lifelong learners and responsible citizens for a global society

is the mission of the Upper St. Clair School District, served by a responsive

and innovative staff who in partnership with the community provides

learning experiences that nurture the uniqueness of each child and

promote happiness and success.

SHARED BELIEF STATEMENT FROM STRATEGIC PLAN

Mr. Mafrice read the following Shared Belief Statement from the Strategic Plan:

We believe that:

7. a school district, staff, students, parents, and community benefit from an attitude of continuous

progress and consistent practices of exploration, forward thinking, and openness to change.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Stern)

The Board approved the agenda as presented.

REPORT FROM STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE (Michael Boyas)

Michael Boyas reported on the various high school events and activities. He stated that a group of students will be

meeting in a discussion based setting to review student opinions on various topics.

RECOGNITION OF WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER (O’Toole)

MACKENZIE MC GUIRE - WPIAL AND PIAA CHAMPION

The Board recognized Mackenzie McGuire for placing first in the WPIAL and PIAA wrestling championships.

Assistant Coach Scott Holtkamp also recognized Mackenzie for his successful season and for receiving a

scholarship to Kent State University.

Mrs. Stern and Dr. O’Toole presented Mackenzie with a certificate of recognition and a $5.00 Aramark award.


RECOGNITION OF SERVICE (O’Toole)

SANDRA ALTMAN, FORT COUCH TEACHER AIDE

Dr. O’Toole recognized Sandra Altman, Fort Couch Teacher Aide, for her 16 years of dedicated service with the

School District.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (O’Toole)

APPROVAL OF COMMENDATIONS & RECOGNITIONS - ATTACHED

The Board approved the Commendations & Recognitions AS ATTACHED.

BUDGET UPDATE

OVERVIEW OF HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVES PROGRAM (Ghilani) – ATTACHED

Dr. Michael Ghilani, high school principal, presented an overview of the high school electives program,

including graduation and credit requirements, freshman schedule and electives, electives by department,

scheduling process, electives for grades 10-12, core subject electives, and other curriculum options.

Dr. Ghilani also provided an update regarding the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

(STEM) initiative and funding to enhance students’ experiences outside of the curriculum. He explained

that he holds a position on the Carnegie Science Center STEM Board and is working with our Director of

Advancement with respect to partnering with the Carnegie Science Center on a summer academy and

working with business partners to help fund STEM opportunities.

Dr. Ghilani responded to questions and comments of Board members.

BUDGET PRESENTATION (O’Toole/Suritsky/Cordisco) – ATTACHED

Dr. O’Toole recognized the Upper St. Clair Education Association for their assistance in the School

District’s budget situation by renegotiating their Collective Bargaining Agreement, noting that the proposed

2012-13 budget has been updated to reflect those changes.

Ms. Cordisco reviewed the key assumptions, revenue and expense projections with the Act 1 allowance of

.41 mills, staff additions and reductions, educational, programming and technology additions and deletions,

existing staff salary and benefit cost increases and decreases and significant business and operations

increases and decreases, operational savings, various budget scenarios ranging from the .41 Act 1 mill

increase up to a 1.623 referendum exception mill increase, long-term projections by key assumptions,

scenario comparisons, impact of millage increases and next steps.

Dr. Suritsky provided additional updates regarding staffing and attritional reductions.

Dr. O’Toole, Dr. Suritsky, and Ms. Cordisco responded to questions and comments of Board members.

PRESENTATION OF REVISED 2012-13 SCHOOL CALENDAR – ATTACHED

Dr. O’Toole presented proposed revisions to the 2012-13 School Calendar in response to changes in the

USCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. He noted that there are three less in-service days, however, the

proposed revision does not change the student schedule.


MATTERS OF INFORMATION

REPORT FROM BOYCE CELEBRATION OF LEARNING - APRIL 25

Dr. O’Toole reported that the Boyce Celebration of Learning held on April 25 was very successful

and showcased the students’ work.

REPORT FROM SHASDA CONFERENCE - APRIL 27-28

Dr. O’Toole stated that the South Hills Area School Districts Association (SHASDA) Conference was held

on April 27 and 28. He noted that Mary Margaret Kerr was the keynote speaker and that awards were

presented to selected students on April 28.

BOARD BREAKFAST WORKSHOP (COMMON CORE) - MAY 2 @ BAKER

Dr. O’Toole announced that a Board Breakfast Workshop on the subject of the Pennsylvania Common

Core Standards would be held on May 2 at Baker Elementary School.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS S.T.A.R. NIGHTS - MAY 3

Dr. O’Toole announced that the elementary schools S.T.A.R. nights would be held on May 3, which will

also showcase the students’ work.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK (MAY 7-11)

Dr. O’Toole stated that Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated May 7-11 and thanked the

professional staff for all they do for the School District and the students.

FORT COUCH CELEBRATION OF LEARNING - MAY 9

Dr. O’Toole announced that Fort Couch will hold their Celebration of Learning on May 9.

THAI NIGHT GALA - MAY 12 @ BOYCE

Dr. O’Toole stated that the Thai Night Gala will be held on May 12 at Boyce Middle School, which

includes a market place, craft demonstrations, dinner and performances.

BUDGET & FINANCE (Cordisco)

APPROVAL OF ALAN SHUCKROW AS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR

SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE ASSOCIATES APPEAL PROCESS

The Board approved the appointment of Alan Shuckrow with Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky as

special outside counsel to represent the District in the South Hills Village Associates (SHVA) appeal

process. (Mr. Kunselman abstained from voting due to a conflict.)

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

The Board approved the following Consent Agenda items:

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL LISTINGS - ATTACHED

Approve the Personnel Listings, pending receipt of all paperwork, AS ATTACHED.


APPROVAL TO DECLARE ITEMS SURPLUS (Berrott/Cordisco)

In accordance with Policy #3006 - Sales of Surplus Furniture, Equipment and Other Tangible Personal

Property, the Board declare general and technology equipment surplus AS ATTACHED TO THE

PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING, and the administration be authorized

to bid the sale of the items, donate the items, dispose of the items as appropriate, or advertise via Internet

auction.

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT - 4/19

INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT - 4/30

Approve the Treasurer’s Report AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES

OF THIS MEETING, including approved total of the Bill List and Check File Listing as follows:

Fund 10 (General Fund) - $1,438,078.28

Fund 31 (Capital Reserve Fund) - $7,533.00

Fund 36 (Middle School Project Fund) - $80,036.55

APPROVAL OF PJM’S ECONOMIC LOAD RESPONSE PROGRAM AND

WEST PENN POWER’S ACT 129 PROGRAM

Authorize the School District to participate in the PJM Economic Load Response Program and the West

Penn Power Act 129 Demand Response Program, which runs from June 1 through September 30 and

produces an estimated revenue to the District of up to $80,000 for the 2012-13 school year.

APPROVAL OF LEASE WITH AIU FOR DART PROGRAM

Authorize the School District to enter into a lease with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for their DART

Program for one classroom at Baker Elementary School at the rate of $850 per month for the 2012-13

school year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS

MEETING.

APPROVAL TO REQUEST 2010 STATE INCOME TAX CD-ROM DATA

Authorize the School District to enter into a Section 356 Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding

with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue to request 2010 state income tax CD-ROM data AS

ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

APPROVAL TO RENEW FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT FOR 2012-13

Authorize the School District to renew the Food Service Contract with Aramark for the 2012-13 school

year AS ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING.

APPROVAL TO OPTIMIZE TAX COLLECTIONS AND ASSESSMENT BASE

Direct the administration to take actions necessary to optimize all tax collections and the tax assessment

base for the School District.

APPROVAL TO CHANGE BANK DEPOSITORY

The Board authorized the School District to change the bank depository by transitioning 13 bank accounts and up to

3 credit cards from The Citizens Bank to the Pennsylvania School Districts Liquid Asset Fund (PSDLAF), an

affiliation of PNC Bank. (Mrs. Bolas abstained from voting due to a conflict.)


COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Kunselman highlighted significant legislative issues. He noted that items for the Pennsylvania School Boards

Association 2013 Legislative Platform will be accepted until June 29.

ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

Mrs. Stern announced that executive sessions were held on the following dates:

April 19, 2012 – Negotiations & Personnel Matters

April 30, 2012 – Negotiations Matters

Meetings are also videotaped and will be cablecast on

School Access Comcast Channel 19 & Verizon Channel 41.

COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

APRIL, 2012

District

The staff of the eBlast is commended for receiving an Award of Honor in the category of Electronic Newsletter from the Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) in the 2011 Excellence in Education Communications Contest. Upper St. Clair was one of four school organizations earning an award in the category of school district electronic newsletter which recognizes outstanding school public relations efforts. High School The USC Forensics Team took 6th place overall at the PHSSL State Tournament held at Susquehanna University. Twenty‐one students qualified for the tournament, eleven of which advanced to the second day of competition. Advancing to the Semi‐Finals were: John Kulp, who advanced to the second day for the 3rd consecutive year in Humor; Vinay Viswanathan in Congress; Madison Chafin in Poetry; Genny Tankosich in Impromptu. Advancing to State finals were: Vijay Viswanathan, placing 6th in Commentary and advanced to the finals for the 3rd consecutive year; Trudel Pare, placing 6th in Persuasive Oratory; The team of J.P. Miller, Lauren Montgomery, and George Sun, placing 5th in Parliamentary Debate; Ben Stalnaker, placing 3rd in Lincoln‐Douglas Debate; Catherine Wertz, winning USC's 7th State Championship in Poetry. The underclassmen of the USC Forensics Team took the opportunity to shine at the annual Freshman/Sophomore Tournament at Keystone Oaks. Finalists included: Genny Tankosich in Drama; Mandy Seiner and Madeline Kulp in Prose; Eva Roy in Poetry; Jordan Ryan in Impromptu; Younos Manfoud, Brenna Carse and George Sun in Extemporaneous. J.P. Miller won the tournament championship in Extemporaneous, and Ben Stalnaker went undefeated in Lincoln‐Douglas Debate.

The High School Video Media Department recently attended the annual TVT Festival held at Robert Morris University. More than 30 area schools submitted entries into varying categories. Upper St Clair was honored for their work in 3 of those categories. Zoe Rieder and Mary Grace Franusich were recognized for their Animation/Introduction, Austin Stephan and Jordan Edkins were honored for their News Package, and Mike Hua won an award for his Documentary.

David Leyden and Maureen Milligan, high school students, are commended for being chosen to receive a South Hills Area School Districts Association (SHASDA) Award at the annual SHASDA Conference on April 28. This award recognizes students who have demonstrated significant improvements in student performance and/or have overcome obstacles in attaining their present status. The Upper St. Clair 1989 Football Team will be inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame on June 1st, 2012. Sincere congratulations are extended to Coach Jim Render and the 1989 Football team for this prestigious accomplishment. High School/Middle School Congratulations are extended to the USC Odyssey of the Mind teams that participated in the Pennsylvania State Competition. Taking 1st place and representing Pennsylvania at the World Finals is Division III High School Team: Dave Ambroso Paul Austin Poorwa Godbole Sam Park Anna Rosati Alexa Schlein Mohini Walavalkar. Division III 3rd Place High School Team: Kyle Austin Hunter Carson Noor Khan Rebecca Knapp Josh Simmons Sydney Turnwald Division II 3rd Place Boyce/Ft. Couch Team: Oceanne Fry Jag Gummadi Laura Lapham Spencer Miller Neale Misquitta Sheb Rosati Emily Walsh

Boyce/Ft. Couch Students from Boyce and Fort Couch Middle Schools competed in the annual regional Computer Fair held on March 27, 2012 at the Carnegie Science Center. Earning awards were: First Place in the Animation Category for their "Lights" project: Arushi Kewalramani Melanie McGinniss Vicki Wang First Place in the Programming Category for his "Crypta" project: Kevin Chen Third Place in the Computer Fair Logo category for their "Let's Drive for the MS Computer Fair" project: Alex Brufsky Jacob Lantzman The two first place teams will represent the Allegheny region in the state competition at Dickinson College in May. The teams were sponsored by Susan Fleckenstein and Connie Gibson. Amy Pfender, Middle School Assistant Principal, was honored at the LEAF (Leading Education & Advocacy for Families) award dinner as the recipient of the Rowan Award. The Rowan Award goes to an individual who consciously continues to be an advocate for children with special needs and has proven to make a positive difference in their lives. In addition to the award, Amy received a $500 grant to be used to continue to support families with special needs children. Fort Couch

At the end of February, students from Fort Couch participated in the Pennsylvania Math League competition (PML). The Math League has Math Contests for Grades 4 through 8, Algebra 1 students, and High School Students. The 7th grade team included: Aditi Chattopadhyay, Aaron Fultineer, Arushi Kewalramani, Thomas Vissman, and Yang Zhang. The team ranked 11th out of 97 schools in the state of Pennsylvania and 2nd in Allegheny County. When comparing individual scores, Aditi Chattopadhyay ranked 7th in Pennsylvania. As individuals in Allegheny County, Aditi Chattopadhyay ranked 2nd while Aaron Fultineer and Thomas Vissman ranked 4th. The 8th grade team included: Zach Christiansen, Hunter Lantzman, Christina Park, Joe Paul, and Ajinkya Rai.

The team ranked 9th out of 100 schools in the state of Pennsylvania and 2nd in Allegheny County. When comparing individual scores, Zach Christiansen ranked 20th and Hunter Lantzman ranked 28th among the individuals in Pennsylvania. As individuals in Allegheny County, Zach Christiansen ranked 1st and Hunter Lantzman ranked 3rd. The following students’ Reflections Arts Entries were winners at PA State level of competition: 2nd Place, Robbie Halpner, Boyce, Musical Composition 2nd Place, Arushi Kewalramani, Fort Couch, Dance Choreography 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Michael Haverlack, Fort Couch, Specified Photography.

Congratulations are extended to the U.S. Department of Energy Middle School Science Bowl team of Zach Christiansen, Michael Nastac, Steven Wagner, and Mahima Reddy. These students participated in the regional event on Saturday, March 3, 2012 and came in 1st place in their division. They continued on to participate in the state level competition on March 7, 2012, being awarded 3rd place.

More than 1,100 students from over 100 schools across western Pennsylvania and Maryland competed this year at Carnegie Science Center’s Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Heinz Field on March 30, 2012. Aditi Chattopadhyay of Fort Couch Middle School was awarded an Honorable Mention for her project entitled “Reckoning the Efficacy of the Flu Vaccine.”

The Future City Pittsburgh Regional Competition was held at the Carnegie Music Hall on January 21, 2012. The Ft. Couch team’s physical model of a city design placed 3rd in the region and was awarded “Best City Layout.” In addition, the team of Ben Nadler, Michael Nastac, Jacob Ross and Steven Wagner received “Best Essay” award for the event.

Fort Couch Middle School students participated in the school‐wide level National Geographic Bee. Congratulations are extended to all students who participated, with special congratulations to Steven Wagner, Jacob Ross, and Hunter Lantzman who achieved 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place respectively. Steven Wagner continued on to take the written exam, placing him in the top 100 students in the state. This qualified him to compete at the state level competition at Penn State University on March 30, 2012, where he made it into the final round.

Several students from Ft. Couch participated in the Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Competition on February 7, 2012 at the O’Reilly Theater. Ben Nadler and Claire Zalla advanced to the final round and received Honorable Mention in the Showcase of Finalists on February 13, 2012.

Boyce Meghan Haverlack, 6th grade student at Boyce was selected as the 1st Place winner in the category of 5/6 Poetry for the 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates Jackie Robinson Essay and Poetry Contest. Meghan’s poem displayed Jackie Robinson’s struggles, achievements, and values in a creative way. Meghan will be honored for her achievement at PNC Park on April 20th . Karen Brown, Boyce Middle School principal published an article in the March 2012 issue of Leading and Learning Quarterly ‐ A publication of the School of Administration and Supervision Program of Duquesne University. Her article is entitled iSTudent: The 21st Century Learner and describes the ways in which educators can meet the needs of our 21st century learners.

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P R I N C I P A L

Overview of High School Elective Program

Graduation requirements

English (8 credits)

Math ( 6 credits)

Science (6 credits)

Social Studies (6 credits)

Arts and Humanities (4 credits)

Wellness ( 4 credits)

Electives (11 credits)

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Total 45 Credits

Scheduling Process

February / March Teacher recommendations Informational meetings March / April Online scheduling with counselor April / May Parent course verification Sectioning June Teacher assignments Run master scheduler June Student move-up day July/ August Balance Schedules August Mail schedules home

Ninth Grade Choices

English

Civics/Geography

Math

Biology

Elective (World Language, ALS, etc.)

Related Elective or Music

Wellness Education

Example Ninth Grade Schedule

1/2 Honors English 9

3/4 Geometry

5/6 RE 3D Art (semester 1)

RE Computer Keyboarding (semester 2)

7/8 Lunch

9/10 German 2

11/12 Wellness Education (4 days a week)

13/14 Honors Biology

15/16 Civics / Geography

Related Electives

Computer Keyboarding

Family and Consumer Science

Graphic Arts and Technical Drawing

Shop Materials and Processes & Technology

Painting and Drawing

3 D Art

All Related Electives are semester courses

Related Electives are only for 9th graders

Related electives are taken pass/fail

Electives for Grades 10,11,and 12

Student receives a grade

Both semester and year long courses

Business, Computer, and Information Technology

Computer Keyboarding (semester)

Advanced Computer Keyboarding (semester)

Online Microsoft Office (semester)

Accounting 1

Entrepreneurial Leadership (semester)

Online Financial Fitness

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1 Teacher

Family and Consumer Sciences

Foods 1 (semester) Foods 2 (semester) Foods 3: Advanced Foods (semester) Foods 4: Food for Entertaining (semester) Child Care and Development 1 (daycare) Child Care and Development 2 (daycare) Child Growth and Development (semester) Interior Design (semester) Fashion Design (semester) Practical Living (semester) ____________________________________________ 3 Teachers

Technology Education

Introduction to Manufacturing and Construction

Advanced Manufacturing and Construction

Introduction to Engineering

Advanced Engineering

Introduction to Architecture

Advanced Architecture

Introduction to Graphics

Advanced Graphics

Technology Design and Development (semester)

Advanced Technology Design and Development (semester)

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2 Teachers

Visual Arts

Beginner Ceramics (semester) Intermediate Ceramics (semester) Advanced Ceramics (semester) Beginning Painting and Drawing (semester) Intermediate Painting and Drawing (semester) Advanced Painting and Drawing (semester) Beginner 3D art (semester) Intermediate 3D art (semester) Advanced 3D art (semester) Art History (semester) AP Studio Art IB Visual Arts _____________________________________________________ 2 Teachers

Music (Instrumental)

Wind Symphony Wind Ensemble Concert Band Jazz Ensemble 1 Jazz Ensemble 2 Jazz Lab Ensemble Orchestra Basic Guitar Beginning Instrumental Studies Music Theory (semester) AP Music Theory Marching Band _____________________________________________________ 3 Partial Teachers

Music (Vocal)

Men’s Ensemble

Women’s Chorus

Clarion Choir

Pantheon Choir

Chanteclairs

Theatre Arts/Acting

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1 Teacher

Core Subject Electives

English Electives

Speech (semester)

English Composition (semester)

Creative Writing (semester)

Mass Communications (semester)

Online Mass Communications (semester)

Intro to Video Communications (semester)

Video / Communications 1



Social Studies Electives

Economics (semester)

Sociology (semester)

Psychology (semester)

AP Economics

AP Psychology

American Law and Justice

Asian and Mideastern Studies (semester)

AP Comparative Government

IB Theory of Knowledge 11/12 (semester)

Math Electives

Academic Statistics

AP Statistics

AP Computer Science

IB Computer Science

Programming Languages (semester)

Science Electives

Forensics Chemistry

AP Environmental Science

Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology

Honors Biology Topics

World Languages

Spanish

German

Latin

French

Chinese

Japanese

International Studies (semester)

Other Options

Applied Learning Strategies

Parkway Vocational School

College Courses

Online Courses (Waterfront Learning)

Community Learning

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Preliminary OverviewPreliminary Overview

2012-13 General Fund Budget

April 30, 2012

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20122012--13 Preliminary Budget13 Preliminary Budget

• Key assumptions

– The presentation is based on the detailed budget model that is required for submission to the PDE;

– Revenues are increased by the Act 1 Index of .41 mills;– 15 teacher retirements/resignations are reflected with level

staffing;staffing;– Revised teacher salaries are reflected;– PSERS employer contribution rate increase to 12.36%

from 8.65% in 2011-12 is included; and– Healthcare costs are increased by 4.75%.

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Final Budget 2011 12

Preliminary Budget 2012-

13$ Increase (Decrease) E planation

% IncreaseWith Act 1 Allo ance of 41 mill e 11 2011-12 13 (Decrease) Explanation Increase

RevenuesLocal Revenues $44,969,820 $45,884,161 $46,557,824 $673,664 .41 mill increase 1.5%State Revenues $10,733,492 $10,774,597 $11,805,866 $1,031,269 Higher PSERS reimbursement 9.6%Federal Revenues $4,415,658 $2,593,881 $2,625,813 $31,932 1.2%Oth F di S $1 807 823 $0 $0 $0

With Act 1 Allowance of .41 mill

Other Funding Sources $1,807,823 $0 $0 $0Total Revenues $61,926,793 $59,252,638 $60,989,503 $1,736,865 2.9%

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Actual Budget Budget Change from2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 11-12 Budget % Change Key Explanations

Revenue $61,926,793 $59,252,638 $60,989,503 $1,736,865 2.9%

Expenses100 Salaries $31,522,664 $31,930,415 $31,375,156 ($555,259) -1.7% New teachers' contract and retirements

200 Benefits $10,878,427 $11,854,502 $13,239,176 $1,384,674 11.7% PSERS rate and health care cost increases

300 Contracted Services $3 864 641 $3 788 156 $3 749 666 ($38 490) -1 0%300 Contracted Services $3,864,641 $3,788,156 $3,749,666 ($38,490) 1.0%400 Purchased Services $1,543,570 $1,560,475 $1,574,305 $13,830 0.9%500 Other Purchased Services $2,645,867 $2,140,696 $2,266,375 $125,679 5.9% Contracted carriers

600 Books and Supplies $1,907,644 $1,843,214 $1,961,214 $118,000 6.4% Utility costs

700 Equipment $981,215 $662,263 $678,084 $15,821 2.4%Leases on 4 new buses and lease for new

phone systemq p $ , $ , $ , $ , p y

800 Miscellaneous Fees $6,831,972 $5,228,966 $6,607,851 $1,378,885 26.4% Debt service - interest

900 Other Uses $2,241,863 $385,515 $1,170,980 $785,465 203.7% Debt service - principal

Total Expenses $62,417,864 $59,394,203 $62,622,807 $3,228,604 5.4%

Revenues Less Expenses ($491 071) ($141 565) ($1 633 304)Revenues Less Expenses ($491,071) ($141,565) ($1,633,304)Reserve for PSERS from refinancing $402,094Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($1,231,210)

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Final Budget 2011-12

Preliminary Budget 2012-

13$ Increase (Decrease) Explanation

% Increase

Total Revenues $61,926,793 $59,252,638 $60,989,503 $1,736,865 2.9%With Act 1 Allowance of .41 mill

Expenses1100 Total Regular Education $25,130,981 $25,767,002 $26,005,147 $238,146 PSERS 0.9%

1200 Total Special ED $7,204,989 $7,428,750 $7,320,674 ($108,076)Staff retirements and reduced

contracted services -1.5%1300 Vocational ED $186,110 $130,276 $134,137 $3,861 3.0%1400 Total Other Instructional Programs $148,697 $174,109 $185,072 $10,964 6.3%2100 Total Instructional Support Services $1 726 033 $1 809 609 $1 783 442 ($26 168) 1 4%2100 Total Instructional Support Services $1,726,033 $1,809,609 $1,783,442 ($26,168) -1.4%

2200 Total Support Services - Instructional Sta $3,185,584 $2,932,991 $2,729,211 ($203,780)Transfer of an employee to

Duplicating -6.9%2300 Total Administration $3,546,470 $3,432,060 $3,705,219 $273,159 PSERS, healthcare 8.0%2400 Total Pupil Health $517,728 $561,146 $527,189 ($33,957) -6.1%2500 Total Business Services $526,189 $550,814 $578,140 $27,326 5.0%2540 Duplicating Services $117,687 $166,300 $252,036 $85,736 Transfer of an employee 51.6%

2600 Total Operations and Maintenance $6,326,101 $6,452,269 $7,051,900 $599,630Reallocation of workers

compensation 9.3%

2700 Transportation $3,618,016 $3,253,339 $3,581,854 $328,515

Reallocation of workers compensation and higher

contracted services 10.1%2800 Central Support Services $339,565 $372,034 $214,523 ($157,511) Director position elimination -42.3%2900 Other Support Services $72,710 $72,094 $73,897 $1,802 2.5%2900 Other Support Services $72,710 $72,094 $73,897 $1,802 2.5%2990 Pass Through $364,670 $200,000 $300,000 $100,000 Southwood Hospital 50.0%3200 Total Student Activities $1,221,817 $1,243,598 $1,260,172 $16,574 1.3%5110 Debt Service $8,080,713 $4,612,810 $6,685,193 $2,072,383 Result of refinancing 44.9%5230 Fund Transfers $103,805 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.0%5900 Budgetary Reserve $0 $200,000 $200,000 $0 0.0%

Total Expenses $62,417,864 $59,394,203 $62,622,807 $3,228,604 5.4%

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Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($491,071) ($141,565) ($1,633,304)Reserve for PSERS from refinancing $402,094Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($491,071) ($141,565) ($1,231,210)

20122012--13 Preliminary Budget13 Preliminary BudgetFinal Budget for 2011-12 $59,394,203Preliminary Budget Staff Additions (Reductions):Three Directors - HR, Guidance (.5) and Facilities ($336,803)Secretary at High School ($66,148)Associate Principal at High School $117,009Transportation - 1 Attendant for Special Ed $12,205O&M Custodians - Part Time Maintenance (Saturdays and Sundays for 8 hrs/day) $11,982O&M Custodians Part Time Maintenance (Saturdays and Sundays for 8 hrs/day) $11,982

Total Staff Additions ($261,755)Educational, Programming and Technology Increases (Decreases):Replace the District Phone System ($230,000 financed through a 7 yr. lease @ 2.51%) $35,862Higher Blended Schools $13,000Lower Supplies and Books ($73,763)

($24,901)

Decrease in Special Ed Contracted Services ($126,198)Total Educational, Programming and Enabling Technologies Requests ($151,099)

Existing Staff Salary and Benefit Cost Increases (Decreases):Higher PSERS Employer Contributions $1,117,129Higher Healthcare Cost $423,891Lower Salary Costs ($555,259)Lower Salary Costs ($555,259)

Total Salary and Benefit Cost Increases $985,761

Significant Business and Operational Increases (Decreases):Debt Service $2,072,383Higher Transportation Contracted Services $115,000Higher Utility Costs $112,054Higher Southwood Hospital Pass-Through $100,000g p g ,Higher HVAC PM Control Services $60,000Higher ARA Fee at 3% $54,966Higher Lease Payments in Transportation (4 buses leased in December 2011) $47,515Higher in Diesel Fuel $40,000Higher Legal Fees associated with Assessment Appeals $35,000Van Replacement in O&M $26,000Increase in Transportation Management Services $25,000

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p g $ ,All Others ($32,220)

Total Business and Operational $2,655,698

Total Increases (Decreases) Under Consideration as Outlined Above $3,228,604

Total Preliminary Budgeted Expenses $62,622,807

20122012--13 Preliminary Budget13 Preliminary Budget• Staffing UpdateStaffing Update

– Retirements/resignations of 15 Professionals• By building:

– 5 at High School– 5 at High School– 3 at Ft. Couch– 1 at Boyce– 4 at Baker

1 at Streams– 1 at Streams

• By discipline:– 4 Elementary Teachers– 1 Elementary/Special Ed Teacher– 1 Elementary Spanish Teacher– 2 Secondary English Teachers– 1 Secondary English/Special Ed Teacher– 1 Secondary Home Economics Teachery– 2 Secondary Physics/Math Teacher– 1 Secondary Industrial Arts Teacher– 1 Secondary Gifted Teacher– 1 Secondary Nurse

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– 1 Secondary Nurse

– Attritional reduction of 2 Support Positions Upper St. Clair School District 7

20122012--13 Preliminary Budget13 Preliminary Budget# Professionals (FTEs) Estimated Savings

Targeted Professional Attritional Reductions:HS English/Learning Support Teacher 1.00HS Industrial Arts Teacher 1.00FC H E i T h 1 00FC Home Economics Teacher 1.00FC English Teacher 1.00EL Spanish Teacher 1.00FC/BO Teacher 1.00EL/HS Teacher (enrollment related) 1 00EL/HS Teacher (enrollment related) 1.00Total Targeted Attritional Reductions 7.00 $550,000

T t d S t St ff Att iti l R d tiTargeted Support Staff Attritional Reductions:Teacher Aides 2.00 $85,000

Operational Savings:O&M S i f ARA R ti t d Si HVAC P d C t t $30 000O&M Savings from ARA Retirement and Siemens HVAC Proposed Contract $30,000Remove O&M van replacement $26,000Transportation Savings from Routing $20,000Total Operational Savings $76,000

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TOTAL POTENTIAL SAVINGS $711,000


Preliminary Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($1 231 210)Preliminary Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($1,231,210)

Potential Cost Reductions $711,000

Net Projected Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($520,210)

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1 623 Mill

.41 Mill Increase (Act 1) .75 Mill Increase 1.0 Mill Increase

1.25 Mill Increase

1.623 Mill Increase

(Referendum Exception)

Projected Revenues for 2012-13 $60,989,503 $61,546,281 $61,955,315 $62,364,350 $62,974,629

Projected Expenses for 2012-13 including $402,094 for PSERS $62,220,713 $62,220,713 $62,220,713 $62,220,713 $62,220,713

Preliminary Projected Surplus (Deficit) ($1 231 210) ($674 432) ($265 398) $143 637 $753 916Surplus (Deficit) ($1,231,210) ($674,432) ($265,398) $143,637 $753,916Initial Expense-Side Reductions $711,000 $711,000 $711,000 $711,000 $711,000

Revised Projected Surplus (Deficit) ($520,210) $36,568 $445,602 $854,637 $1,464,916

Any surplus in 2012-13 can be transferred to an Assigned Fund Balance for the 2013-14 year.

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the 2013 14 year.

Long Term ProjectionsLong Term Projections

• Key assumptionsCurrent Act 1 Index of 1 7% is assumed in years beyond– Current Act 1 Index of 1.7% is assumed in years beyond 2012-13;

– 5 professional retirements each year beyond 2012-13 with l l ffilevel staffing;

– PSERS employer contribution rates increase from 12.36% in 2012-13 to 16.75% in 2013-14, 21.25% in 2014-15 and 25.56% for 2015-16;

– Healthcare cost increases are estimated at 5%/yr beyond 2012-13;2012 13;

– The $400,000 PSERS Reserve is available; and– All of the Potential Cost Reductions highlighted earlier are

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included in the projections.

Scenario ComparisonsScenario ComparisonsBudget 2011-12

Budget 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

T t l R $59 252 638 $60 989 503 $63 201 718 $65 147 226 $67 283 129Millage increases are illustrative.

Total Revenues $59,252,638 $60,989,503 $63,201,718 $65,147,226 $67,283,129

Total Expenditures $59,394,203 $61,911,807 $66,887,767 $70,037,964 $73,317,298

Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($141,565) ($520,210) ($3,686,049) ($4,890,738) ($6,034,169)Millage Increase 0.41 0.42 0.42 0.43

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Total Revenues $59,252,638 $61,545,789 $63,770,517 $65,728,818 $67,877,802


Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($141,565) $36,569 ($3,116,744) ($4,308,624) ($5,438,959)Millage Increase 0.75 0.42 0.43 0.44

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Millage Increase 0.75 0.42 0.43 0.44

Total Revenues $59,252,638 $61,954,824 $64,188,751 $66,156,459 $68,315,062


Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($141,565) $445,602 ($2,698,511) ($3,880,984) ($5,001,700)3

Millage Increase 1.00 0.43 0.43 0.44

Total Revenues $59,252,638 $62,363,858 $64,606,986 $66,584,100 $68,752,321


Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($141 565) $854 638 ($2 280 275) ($3 453 342) ($4 564 439)4

Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($141,565) $854,638 ($2,280,275) ($3,453,342) ($4,564,439)Millage Increase 1.25 0.43 0.44 0.45

Total Revenues $59,252,638 $62,974,138 $65,230,991 $67,222,141 $69,404,713


12Upper St. Clair School DistrictFor years beyond 2012-13, the projections include millage increases at the current Act 1 Index of 1.7%.

Budget Surplus (Deficit) ($141,565) $1,464,916 ($1,656,270) ($2,815,302) ($3,912,049)Millage Increase 1.62 0.44 0.44 0.45

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Millage ImpactMillage Impact

Per $200,000 Assessed ValueAssessed Value

.41 Mill Increase (Act 1) $82

.75 Mill Increase $150

1.0 Mill Increase $200

1.25 Mill Increase $250

1.623 Mill Increase (Referendum Exception) $325


20122012--13 Preliminary Budget13 Preliminary Budget• Next Steps

– Continued due diligence through May includes:St ffi– Staffing

– Enrollment– Class size considerations– Redeployment of resources– Scheduling– Electives– Programming – Contracted servicesContracted services– Administrative support– Operational reviews


– May and June – Proposed Final and Final Budget adoptions14

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2013

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UPPER ST. CLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT

2012-13 ADOPTED SCHOOL CALENDAR (4-30-12 Proposed Revision)

2012

September October

July August

November

= Teacher Inservice/ = No School = Half Day Early Dismissal for Students

No School for Students

August 15 New Teacher Orientation

August 16 New Teacher Induction

August 21 Teacher Inservice #1 (Staff Opening Day)*

August 22 Teacher Inservice #1 (Staff Opening Day)* Student Teacher

August 23 Teacher Inservice #2 (Act 80)*

August 24 Teacher Inservice #3 (Classroom Management #1/Flex)*

August 27 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

September 3 NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY August 5 8

September 13 Elementary Open Houses (Early Dismissal @ 12:45 pm) September 19 19

September 20 Boyce Open House (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm) October 21 23

September 26 First Marking Period Progress Reports November 19 20

October 4 Fort Couch Open House (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm) December 15 15

October 10 High School Open House (Early Dismissal @ 12:20 pm) January 21 22

October 12 Half Day Early Dismissal for Students** February 18 19

(Teachers' Professional Development) March 16 16

October 26 First Marking Period Ends April 21 22

October 29 Teacher Inservice #4 (Classroom Management #2)* May 21 21

October 30 Teacher Inservice #5 (Parent/Teacher Conferences/Inservice)* June 7 9

November 6 Teacher Inservice #6 (Parent/Teacher Conferences/Inservice)*

November 9 First Marking Period Report Cards Total Days 183 194

November 22 & 23 NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING RECESS

December 6 Second Marking Period Progress Reports

December 24 - January 1 NO SCHOOL - WINTER RECESS

January 18 First Semester & Second Marking Period Ends

January 21 Teacher Inservice #7 (Classroom Management #3)*

January 22 Second Semester Begins

February 1 Second Marking Period Report Cards

February 15 Teacher Inservice #8 (Act 80)*

February 18 Teacher Inservice #10 (Act 80)

February 18 NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS' DAY

February 21 Third Marking Period Progress Reports

March 22 Third Marking Period Ends

March 25 - 29 NO SCHOOL - SPRING RECESS

April 1 Teacher Inservice #9 (Classroom Management #4)*

April 12 Third Marking Period Report Cards

April 25 Boyce Celebration of Learning (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm)

April 26 Half Day Early Dismissal for Students**

(Teachers' Professional Development)

May 2 Elementary Schools S.T.A.R. Night (Early Dismissal @ 12:45 pm)

May 6 Fourth Marking Period Progress Reports

May 7 Fort Couch Celebration of Learning (Early Dismissal @ 1:15 pm)

May 24 NO SCHOOL - Snow Make-Up Day #1

May 27 NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY

June 11 Second Semester & Fourth Marking Period Ends - Pending Snow Make-Up Days

June 11 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Pending Snow Make-Up Days

June 12 Teacher Inservice #12 - Snow Make-Up Day #2*

June 12 Teacher Inservice #10 (Classroom Management #5) - Snow Make-Up Day #2*

June 13 Teacher Inservice #11 (Flex) - Snow Make-Up Day #3*

June 17 Kennywood Day

June 25 Report Cards Mailed

*No School for Students on Teacher Inservice Days

**Half Day Early Dismissal Times for Students

October 12 and April 26:

High School - 10:55 a.m.

Elementary Schools - 11:30 a.m.

Middle Schools - 11:55 a.m.

Winter Recess commences at the close of school on Friday, December 21.

Spring Recess commences at the close of school on Friday, March 22.

In accordance with Basic Education Circular 24 P.S. §15-1502, Days Schools Not to be Kept Open,

the following days are official local School District holidays: Labor Day,Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving,

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day.

(4/30/12)

2012-13 ADOPTED SCHOOL CALENDAR (4-30-12 Proposed Revision)

UPPER ST. CLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT

PERSONNEL LISTINGS

April 30, 2012

Board Meeting

Professional Staff – Leave of Absence

Name Location Assignment Type of Leave Leave Dates

Vacco, Tracey High School Chemistry Teacher Sabbatical 3-26-12 through

10-26-12

Professional Staff – Change of Status

Name Location Assignment From To Effective

Carlino, Laura High School Biology Teacher

(Long-Term

Substitute) for T.

Ollendyke

.6 FTE at the

High School

1.0 FTE at the

High School

Retroactive to

3-12-12

Professional Staff – Change of Status: Leave of Absence

Name Location Assignment From To

Stevenson, Angela Streams Art Teacher Personal Leave dates from 2-21-12

through last day of teacher responsibility

for the 2011-2012 school year

Personal Leave dates

from 2-21-12

through 5-31-12

Classified Staff – Elections

Name Location Assignment Effective

Lucas, Lisa Ft. Couch Part-time Nutrition Center Worker 4-30-12

Zavadil, Angela Ft. Couch .5 Teacher Aide 4-17-12

Classified Staff – Leave of Absence

Name Location Assignment Type of Leave Leave Dates

Jackman, Ronald Bus Garage Bus Driver Personal Leave Beginning 2-27-12

Classified Staff – Change of Status: Building Change

Name From To Effective

Martini, Arthur Boyce Custodian Ft. Couch Custodian 3-27-12

Vahosky, Tina Streams Custodian Boyce Custodian 3-27-12

Williamson, Renee Boyce Custodian Streams Custodian 3-27-12

Yochum, Jeffrey Ft. Couch Custodian Boyce Custodian 3-27-12

District Substitute List – Additions

Professional:

Name Certification(s) Effective

Boehm, Courtney Special Education 5-1-12

Booth, Carol Elementary K-6, Reading Spec K-12 9-1-12

Chakos, Heidi Special Education 4-10-12

Cook, Sarah Biology 7-12 4-11-12

Heins, Marjorie Gen Science 7-12, Biology 7-12 9-1-12

Loughran, Catherine Home Economics K-12 9-1-12

Muffly ,Mary English 7-12, Reading Spec K-12 9-1-12

Stash, Timothy Industrial Arts 9-1-12

Verna, Heather Elementary K-6, Special Education 4-27-12

Classified:

Name Assignment(s) Effective

Coyle, Cheryl Nutrition Center Worker 4-17-12

Green, Dawn Custodian 4-10-12

Hayden, Beverly Custodian 4-10-12

Hofmann, David Custodian 3-29-12

Powell, Harry Custodian 4-12-12

Scola, Nancy Custodian 5-1-12

Scureman, Megan Teacher Aide 4-18-12

Stiller, Scott Bus Driver 4-20-12

District Substitute List – Deletions

Professional:

Name Certification(s) Effective

Choura, Bernadette English 7-12, Music K-12 4-20-12

Cline, Jon Biology 7-12, Chemistry 7-12, Gen Science 7-12 4-6-12 (deceased 4-7-12)

Fletcher, Thomas Mid Level Social Studies 7-9 4-30-12

Classified:

Name Assignment Effective

Guyaux, Daniel Custodian 4-11-12

Hess, Robert Custodian 4-17-12

Lucas, Lisa Nutrition Center Worker 4-27-12

Extra Curricular Activities – Redistribution

Name Position

Miller, John Sports Conditioning Assistant Coordinator

Render, Jim Sports Conditioning Coordinator

Zelinski, Daniel Sports Conditioning Assistant Coordinator

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