David Catherman

The agenda includes student reports and recognition, specifically a Bocce Ball Demonstration, and a public comment session addressing a bus stop concern. The board will consider the appointment of a delegate for the Clearfield County Tax Collection Committee and discuss personnel matters, including the termination of employees, approval of a short-term custodian, a second shift custodian, and intermittent FMLA leave. They will also review and potentially approve district priority goals for the 2025-2026 school year. Transportation and athletics items include approving a van driver and several coaching positions. Financial matters involve approving disbursements, the Treasurer's Report, the Activity Account, and payment applications related to the Renovation Project, as well as various change orders for construction modifications. Finally, there will be a discussion regarding an addendum to increase the pay rate for building-based substitute paraprofessionals.

The meeting included administrative reports covering topics such as substitute shortages, the end of the 2nd marking period, budget processes, stadium project spending, audit presentations, attendance comparison, and district lunch counts. There were presentations from Baker Tilley reviewing the Financial Audit for the fiscal year 2019-2020. Personnel matters included approvals for retirements and resignations, the approval of volunteers, and the approval of Fayeanna Tarner as a long-term substitute. The board approved the school calendar for the 2021-2022 school year and the first readings of several policies. Approvals were given to advance the Stadium Capital Project to the Design and Bid Phases, resignations, and winter/spring athletic volunteers. Financial matters included the approval of disbursements, treasurer's report, activity account, consulting agreement with Van Strien Consulting, LLC for e-rate services, an agreement with the Pennsylvania Trust for GASB 75 Valuation, liquidation of the Committed Building Project Account with FNB, and the Accelerated Budget Opt Out Resolution.

The board meeting included interviews for a vacant board seat and the subsequent appointment of Larry Allen to the position. Discussions also covered the CIU meeting, CCCTC updates, and a PSBA report. The board approved the revised High School Course Selection Book for the 2020-2021 school year, a Summer School program, and the 2020 West Branch candidates for Graduation. Additionally, the High School International Club was dissolved, and its funds were transferred to the High School Student Government Activity Account. Financial matters included approving disbursements, the Treasurer's Report, and the Activity Account. The board approved contracting with Spyglass Group, LLC for telecommunications auditing and with Guardian Protection Group for security services. The Clearfield County Career & Technology General Fund Budget and the Preliminary General Fund Budget for the 2020-2021 school year were also approved. Other discussion items included a special board meeting, the Drivers Education car, contingency plans for the upcoming school year, hotspot service, and the use of the Little League Field by outside groups.

The board meeting included administrative reports covering summer school updates, federal programs, summer feeding programs, end-of-year events, HVAC pump updates, and fieldhouse supply updates. The board approved Kasi Martin as Secretary to the Board of Education and Erick Johnston as Alternate Secretary. Personnel actions included approving the resignation of Nik Bisko, Technology Administrator, and approving Nik Bisko for transition services. The board also approved revised ACT 93 contracts, Denise Cherry as Treasurer, Anna Kramer as School Social Worker, and the Athletic Trainer contract. Additionally, the board approved various teaching and staff positions, summer school staff, GAP Camp staff, and Grade Level/Department Chair positions. Approvals were also given for the WBASD ARP ESSER Health and Safety Plan, Emergency Instructional Time Application, Elementary Library Book order, and textbook adoptions. The board approved a Stadium Project Change Request for sealcoating and pavement markings. They also approved Todd Dobo as Jr. High Football Coach and accepted the resignation of Erick Johnston as Jr. High Head Girls Soccer Coach, along with approving spring coaches, fall athletic volunteers, and student and coach's athletic handbooks. Transportation contracts with Sones Transportation, R&A Transportation, and Longs Transportation were approved. The board approved disbursements, the Treasurer's Report, the Activity Account, payment of bills, end-of-year budgetary transfers, and Baker Tilly Virchow Kraus, LLP as the local auditor. They also approved depositories for district funds, insurance policies, voluntary supplemental student accident insurance, and the Final General Fund Budget.

The meeting included the reorganization of the board, during which nominations and votes were held for positions such as Board President, Board Vice President, CIU #10 Representative, CCCTC Representative, CCCTC Alternate Representative, and PSBA Liaison. The board approved the 2021 School Board Meeting Calendar and appointed David Consiglio as Solicitor to the District for the 2021 year. Additionally, PFM provided information on bond refinancing offers, with the winning bid from Key Government Finance, projecting savings for the District. The board authorized a General Obligation Note to refund the District's 2015 and 2016 General Obligation Notes.