001To the flag of the stands one nation, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. >> Mrs. >> Dr. Klein, >> preser >> here. >> Dr. here. >> Mr. Leonard is not here, but they called a special meeting at the Wu for all schoolboard members, and he is our school board representative. He said, so he actually ended up having to go to that school board meeting because that was the only night that they can get a quorum for their special meeting. So, he said he hates to miss this meeting, but there was a concern going, not a concern, but they wanted to go out to have an extra meeting that night. >> Mr. Mr. Matarazzo here. >> Mr. Neck >> here. >> Mr. Otto >> speaking. >> Mr. Petrusi >> here. >> Mr. President, you have
002a quum. >> Thank you so much. Uh information. Dr. Harris. >> Thank you. Um well, first of all, we did contact Brian Richards, ask them to make sure there's extra air conditioning in here tonight. We got a large crowd. So, we have our three different groups, hockey, mocktra, and our students of the month. So, I'm going to go right on to the groups and give them some recog. and we're going to start with hockey because I know some kids have a try out tonight at 8 o'clock. So, Carrie, >> thank you, Dr. Harris. Uh, first I would like to congratulate all of our groups that are here this evening um and our students of the month. Um, going back to the second and third week of March, we had a very very special uh couple
003of weeks going on there. Um the Warriors started off the week by winning their first and the school's first PIHL class 2A Pens Cup championship defeating Hempfield 4 to3. Within that week's time um in the help of uh Mr. Aquilio, Miss Flareity, Dr. Hilly, uh our staff, and um fortunately, you know, we have great great first responders here in Pent Trafford. our police, our fire, our EMTs, everybody got together and they gave these kids the best sendoff ever. Got them out of here. They went uh they went out towards Philly. They they brought back a championship defeating North Penn three to one and bringing home a state championship which was actually our fourth in six years teamwise here at Penn Trafford. So, another new banner to hang in the gym, two of them. They're going
004to also be on the entries when you come into school. But the amazing reception uh with we're we're all very fortunate in this community to have the groups that we have. It was amazing. I know that a handful of the people here in the room were there that night. Dr. Harris, uh Mr. Matarazz, Miss Izzing, uh I mean, but just an amazing thing to see. Uh and and and like I said, I'm very thankful for for all of us that live in this community and for the support that we get from everybody in that circle. Um, if gentlemen and coaches, if you all want to come up here, coach, uh, Brian Ziggor could not be here tonight. He had a family thing going on. And if you gentlemen can all come on up, come on
005up here in the middle because after we're done, I'm going to have you come around and meet everybody. But I want to read this on behalf of Coach Brian who could not make it here tonight. Coach said, "These boys proudly represented their school and their community both on and off the ice. They were always accountable to themselves and their teammates. I'm not only proud of them for what they achieved on the ice, but how they all achieved it together. Talk to coaches, teachers, administrators, parents, and you'll learn quickly that it's a team full of character and integrity. Thank you for honoring these guys. Uh, sincerely from head coach Brian Zagoric, PT class of 2009. Coach Bryant. And as I said, I couldn't be more grateful. And I know the kids and the staff couldn't be
006for the community, the firemen, the police officers, the EMT, our administration, and just what an amazing community we all live in. And thank you and congratulations to to all the young men and the coaches and staff that are in here today. [applause] >> [applause] >> So, gentlemen, if it's okay if I could have you maybe just get in a little line and come on around and but you Yeah, you guys go ahead. Yeah, knock yourself out. >> Two questions, John. >> Uh, excuse me if I don't get this terminology correct. Which player was involved with the Michigan play? >> Awesome. [applause] >> So, is that something you just It just came to you. You just said that's that was awesome play by the way. >> Okay. >> Impressive. So everybody here knew what was going
007to happen. >> Okay. [laughter] >> Some of them are looking like >> Second question. Can you tell me about the blonde hair? >> Thank you. That's the same thing. >> How long before you cut it off? Was it something everybody did or or most you guys did? And one one final question, sorry to hog it all up. Any seniors gone on to [snorts] play at at college? >> Can you tell me where? What's your name and where you're going? >> I'm Parsons and I'm going to Penn State. >> Congratulations. >> Max. >> Oh, congratulations. >> Okay. All right. Thank you guys. >> I have a question about the blonde hair. One more thing. >> No, go ahead. >> Okay. When my my kids were here or my son went to Whipfield one year for swimming,
008they did the blonde hair. Has this been a tradition for all those years? All the teams do the blonde hair. >> Most teams. >> So my son's hair would be this dark. >> It didn't really go quite blonde, but kind of went orange. >> You know, I asked one of your parents. I said, "How many of those are dyed blonde hair and how many are real?" So, are you going to have blonde hair a month from now or will it? >> As long as you care. >> As long as you skate. That's right. >> That was a thing. >> That was funny when I saw. Congratulations, guys. >> So, what what we can do is before you can just go around this way, shake hands, just state your name. All right. Your position you played
009and what year you're in if you guys don't mind. >> And Carrie, where is the trophy being kept? Yeah, once they they get to pass it around for quite a while. Once they're graduation, it'll be in >> Has that done in any swimming pool? >> Hopefully, it doesn't end up in a pool somewhere. >> I say is that going in any swimming pool? >> Because you're very proud and I can't wait to see. Have fun with it. >> Yeah, we'll get a picture too before you guys leave. >> Yeah, we better. >> Go ahead. If you guys want to start over on that end. Okay, thank you. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> That's amazing. We won't bite you. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Couple of coaches here. Come on up, guys. Guys, come on
010up. >> Congratulations, guys. >> All right. Wonderful year. >> [applause] >> like an exciting game. >> Congratulations. He really did. Thank you. >> Congratulations. How about >> representatulations? This is Suzanne's husband. >> Suzanne, we love Suzanne. She's amazing. And I'm serious at the >> student. Congratulations. >> Congratulations. I know >> better place to take a picture in here as long as you have a better place >> in the hallway >> like right when they come back. Just do a semiircle. >> Yeah. >> I don't think they can see us. >> That's all right. I'm out. >> I don't think they can see me sitting down. >> South Carolina family. out on you. I don't know. >> Thank you so much for coming. later on. What? I can't >> think. That was a lot >> better.
011>> Thank you all. >> As they're leaving, one thing I forgot to mention, they also were at the Penguin game. They got recognized, too. >> I'm that I don't They were They were doing it. I'm not sure if they already did. They must since there's no home games left. Yeah. >> Yeah. It was on I think he was on vacation. >> I think >> I remember reading that. >> Either that or >> Yeah, it was a choosing a pass. >> And next we have another group to recognize and they had an outstanding season as well. And I first I'm going to bring up because I know Mrs. What is right now? She's with the >> FLA. >> FBLA and then should be with the trivia. How many people are on the trivia team too this
012come? The quiz bowl team. >> Couple people do both. >> Couple people. Okay. >> Thank you so much. [laughter] >> You have so much. But I know she said that D3 has something to share and to recognize. If everyone will come up behind. >> Hello and good evening. My name is Dingley and I'm the plaintiff captain of the Before we introduce the rest of the team and with us, I just want to take a moment to thank [laughter] >> our attorney, Mr. Fton, volunteers his time with us and helps us case and get ready for our competitions. And I think I speak for the entire team when I say that we're all so incredibly lucky that he coach so grateful for all of the time he puts into trial. Um, but personally mock trial has
013been such an important activity for me. Not just because it takes up so much time and hard work, but also because it's helped me grow as a person, especially from who I was in ninth grade, because I would probably have rather die than stand up and talk in front of people. Um, and the guidance we've received from both Mrs. Wilkitch and Mr. Bolton has helped us win competitions, but also grow our confidence and become better public speakers, analysts, and teammates, too. Uh, also with us today is Mr. Leo. He's the Montra coordinator for district one. >> You bring up Leo, you able to come up front? I always see you at the courthouse when we're up there watching this competitions. >> Taking that. >> Thanks, Dr. Harris, administrators, members of the school board. Thank you
014for allowing me to take a few moments of your time to discuss the mock trial program and Pen Trafford's uh excellence in it. In case you didn't know, here. The Pennsylvania Bar Association sponsors a mock trial competition for high school students. For the last 25 years, I've been the West Morland County coordinator for that program. The every year they release a vehicle. It's what we call the problem. They call it a vehicle. It's released in October or November. And the students usually get about three months to look at this vehicle, which it usually encompasses somewhere around 100 to 150 pages of material. So, not only do they have to look through that, they have to review it, memorize it, be familiar with it, they have to prepare to have present their case. They need to
015familiarize themselves with the rules of evidence. They need to be able to develop a trial strategy for both sides, both the plaintiff or prosecution if it's a criminal case and the defense. um they need to prepare that case for presentation to jurors and they need to do the actual presentation of the case and as a litigator myself for the past 28 years it's being in trial I like to describe as having your head on a swivel because you never really know what the other side's going to do at any point in time so you always need to be aware of that so you're always on they need to do all of that as high school students this is something that many attorneys can't even do. Um, and it's a great thing to see all of
016these students do that and they have to do it well because it is a competition. This year in our district, we had nine teams they were competing against. They were successful in defeating those teams in round one, round two, and then the final round and advanced to the semi. uh or the regional competition was held in Washington County this year and they were successful in that and advanced to the state competition. I like to say most people would rather die than do public speaking and as we just heard >> one of the top >> it is a it is a difficult thing to do. As we just heard, this program really helps them. But they were the District One Champions this year, and as such, their name has been engraved on the trophy, which has
017been moving around between high schools since 1988 when the program first started this year. In 2026, their name was added back on to the trophy. Um, it's on there a few other times. Um, and I will officially relinquish it to the high school and the team for the next 11 months. On a personal note, I've been a resident of Pen Township for 27 years, and it's always nice to see a little home team win every now and again. So, thank you. And with that, I'll relinquish the trophy. [applause] And are you able to share what the vehicle was, if I'm saying that correctly? I never heard that term before. Yeah. Uh this year medical malpractice case. >> So during the during the case you guys interview witnesses. >> Yes. We all assign roles. >> Okay.
018And experts material expert. Okay. I just curious. That's all. You want to introduce your team? >> Hi. I am the defense captain. My name is Riley and I witness our lovely time and Nate Casey. >> And what what grade are you guys in? >> I'm a junior. >> Okay. >> I'm a sophomore. And any any hopes of moving on or any dreams of moving on to actual being a lawyer? >> Oh, congratulations. >> A couple people there. >> Is it a D3 as a senior? Where where were you going to? >> Um, I'm going to >> Nice. Congratulations everybody. >> And I heard you got something a nice deal there. >> You got a NICE [laughter] [applause] Other questions from other board members. So >> is there a minimum number of people it takes to
019compete and a maximum number? And Mr. How many years now have you I mean you were here one of my oldest was he went through the program actually my oldest son was one of two students who talked to school >> that's awesome >> I just retired 16 years ago attorney [laughter] >> we've been very blessed very blessed fortunate and lucky and then you're also one of our residents too I get more out of it than students. >> It's just fun to be in I've got the best teaching job in the world because I get students. It's an after school activity three hours a day, two days a week. But all the students I have, they're there because they want to be there. So it is best in the world. >> I want to ask a
020question. How many were you recruited to be on this team or did you just volunteer and it worked out? Because how much time you put into this? It's not like you had two weeks to get ready. How long did you prepare for this? >> October. >> If you had an estimate, how many hours do you think that was in total preparation? >> There's a lot of work outside. Yeah. >> All the rules as well as the arguments they probably as >> Okay. What a commitment. I want those of you that are undergrads, how many are you going to come back next year? >> Really young team. We only have >> I know one at as a senior and they had two weeks >> and they want to come back so it must have been a
021good experience [laughter] >> and I believe you are on the academic quiz team. >> Yes, >> I remember I talked to you in the hall because you had I saw you on TV and you did phenomenal stood up all those boys. >> Congratulations for bringing it back to Trafford. >> And is this your first time with Trophy then since you just came? So, we want to definitely get a picture, but if you can first come around, I want to shake just like the hockey team did. Former line, we're going to shake everyone's hand. And Dr. Nick, can I get a photo? [laughter] >> I think it's bigger. >> Congratulations. Great job. >> Good luck at pit. >> Congratulations. Great job. Congratulations. >> Absolutely. >> Great job. My baby, you jump on it. I love your
022Thank you for coming. >> So my wife said make sure you apologize if they hear you. >> All right, you guys. Thanks for coming in. You guys do not have to stay. You got to run for the hills. [laughter] >> All right, Dr. Harris, whatever you >> All right. And lastly, we're going to get ready to offer our students of the month. And the room keeps slowly emptying out. [laughter] >> And for the students of the month, we have three tonight to award. And I have to tell you how hard it is to win this. If you think about it, every year we probably do 24 or 27 depending on the year in the calendar way it falls. But I have 3,800 students. So if you do the math, the likelihood that someone's going to
023get chosen is very hard. It is very difficult. However, when you hear what the principles have to say about you and what they read, it really melts your heart because it tr it truly shows why you were chosen to be student of the month. And it shows that you not only do what you're expected to do, you go above and beyond. And I always say you do that on your own. When you leave your home, you can do anything you want once you get here. Your parents aren't there. You fre and I've seen people make bad choices. But you do the right thing all the time when no one is watching. And but believe me, we're all watching and taking notice because that's why you're here tonight. In September, right before school starts or the
024first month of school, we do recognize you at a football game. We invite you to watch it in the press box, the Warrior Center, and it's a nice night. We would like to do more after the board meeting, but after you were honored, we have about another hour and a half here. So, we It's kind of hard to do the celebration, so that's why we do it then. So, sit back. We're going to hear first of all from Sunrise and Mr. >> Okay. Thanks. >> One second. And I just wanted to thank the parents uh and students and the family for your patience >> uh with all the stuff before you guys. So, thank you for waiting. >> I do appreciate that. Usually, we don't have um one recognition and this night we have two
025recognitions, but it's great that they both won and we don't want to take that away too, but it was also I wanted to try to give all all the room emptied out first, too. So, it's nice >> and it wasn't in order of importance. We love this part of the of the meeting. So, thank you. >> Okay. All right. Here we go. Sloan, come on up. [applause] >> All right. This is great. Uh, Sunrise Elementary is excited to introduce our student of the month, Sloan Showski. Sloan is a second grade student at Sunrise Elementary. She is the daughter of Daniel and Jackie who are here with us tonight along with their son Cameron who is also a Sunrise elementary student on his last year. He's in fifth grade. Good kid himself right there, right Cameron?
026Good stuff. [laughter] Okay. No, really good family. Uh it didn't take long for the staff to decide who is going to be the student of the month. Sloan is the kind of uh is a is a kind student, enthusiastic who truly enjoys school, being around her friends, and making the most of every day. She was very excited when she heard the news about being the student of the month. Sloan loves being a part of Mrs. Barton's second grade class, and Mrs. Barton, she's here with us tonight as well. Thank you, Deja. Um and enjoys learning alongside her classmates each day. Mrs. Barton states that Sloan is a responsible and hard-working second grader who consistently demonstrates positive behaviors in the classroom. She follows directions carefully, completes her work on time, and takes pride in doing her
027best. She is respectful to her teachers and classmates and is always willing to help others when needed. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic make her a great role model for her peers. She is a pleasure to have in class and continues to grow both academically and socially. Sloan loves staying active and she's looking forward to, she said, her spring soccer season coming up. Um, she has a great time going to her brother's basketball games, which she talks about a lot. Um, and you can often find her cheering on, especially when he does well. Cameron, did you hear that? When you do well. She said she loves cheering you on. So, keep shooting the ball. In her free time, Sloan Sloan enjoys reading and watching television and being with her family, you know, talking with
028Sloan. She can't talk enough about her family and um and the time that that you guys spend together just hanging out and she cherishes. She honestly couldn't stop talking about it. I had to tell her we had to move on a little bit during during our conversation. But, uh she's very excited about the summer coming up. not only is her birthday in the summer, but she also loves to swim. Uh she's very excited about her upcoming trip to Disney, and she's looking forward to riding all the rides there this year. Uh looking ahead, Sloan hopes to become a teacher while continuing to stay involved in sports. Uh Sloan, keep doing what you're doing because you're doing it well. Sunrise Elementary is very proud of you and congratulations on being the student of the month. >>
029[applause] >> And Mr. Dali, anything you want to report about the elementary schools or? >> Yeah. Uh, Sunrise Elementary just finished up their um education fair week uh a week and a half ago, right before the uh the Easter break. Um we had a very successful turnout there. Uh starting this week, we have our our hygiene drive that's taking place this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Um we're going to collect all those essentials for our students here in the district. Um and um present actually up here to the high school to the to the nurse and everything. That's this week. Uh this Friday, our students are going to visit the high school, come up for the uh preview of uh Mama Mia for the high school play on Friday. Kids are very excited about that and
030they're even more excited to start the state testing next Tuesday. [laughter] So that's it. >> And I have to tell probably Dr. Flity is probably going to say it too, but Mama Mia, if you haven't seen it, you have to go this weekend. You're going to get an o if you get an opportunity Friday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday. You must go. It is amazing. Like I I absolutely loved it. You leave dancing. If you like Abba or if you don't like ABBA, you're going to leave dancing. I'm telling you that. So it was a very good I loved it. I was very proud of all the kids and I'm actually going back to see the second cast because it was such a nice experience. So um just my shout out. I think everyone did an outstanding
031job, the singers, the dance, everybody. And I even want to give a shout out to who Mrs. G. She does the costumes because the whole committee that also wasn't very impressive. So I I really like my whole experience there. Got my money's worth. [laughter] just shout that out. Dr. Can. >> Thank you, Dr. Harris. I'd like to introduce Joselyn Deetsz as Trafford Middle School student of the month. Come on up. [applause] Tonight, Joselyn is accompanied by her mom and dad. She's in eighth grade. She has a 4.0 GPA. She's involved in drama, which she had the lead in this year's musical, which just ended. Uh she's in course student council. She excels in arts and science and her ambitions are to major in chemistry in college. I asked her what college she was interested in
032in an eighth grade. She kind of had no idea but I could completely understand. But it's something with uh with the sciences. So I I reached out to her teachers and um first Mrs. Lanna stated that Joselyn's art teacher. I get to see a side of her of many people don't. A side that isn't afraid to take a blank canvas and turn it into something completely unexpected. Jocelyn is what I like to call ultra creative. She's incredibly conscientious and attacks every project with a sincere enthusiasm that you can't teach. She's a risktaker who strives to improve every single day and is always looking for new ways to push her artistic boundaries just a little bit further. Mrs. Lockwood social studies stated Jocelyn is a rare blend of academic excellence and a genuine character. She is
033responsible leader who handles her responsibilities with a level of maturity that is hard to find. As a deep thinker, she doesn't just look for easy answers, bringing a unique, thoughtful perspective to both classroom discussion and assignments as she completes them in social studies class. Mrs. Rogers states Jocelyn is a kind of student who helps make Trafford Middle School a wonderful place. She is a conscientious and dedicated student who demonstrates superior effort and attention to detail in her work. She adds thoughtful and creative insight to class discussions, asks relevant questions, and volunteers responses to class activities. Mrs. Manupelli join is a student who takes English by storm. She writes with integrity and uses all her skills to communicate her points. She is a force. She is a special person to have in class as she quietly
034rules it. And finally, Mrs. Boast states, "Joscyn is an exceptional student who consistently demonstrates responsibility, kindness, and maturity in and out of the classroom. She actively participates, offering, often volunteering, and is always willing to help her peers. She is hardworking, respectful, and a positive role model among her classmates. She it has been truly a pleasure having her in class. Congratulations, Joslyn Deetsz, for being Trafford Middle School [applause] And what else is going on at the middle school? >> Sure. As Mr. Dafley took some of my fire away. >> That's okay. >> Next week's the big week. It's our Super Bowl. >> Super Bowl champions. >> PSA. >> We always place one the last 10 11 days academically. >> Yeah, it's our Super Bowl. >> So, next week is PSSA's. Start off with ELA, then we
035move on to uh math, then finally science, then keystones. Coming up the end in May, we have the spring fling, which I've learned a lot about. It's coming up on April 24th. The prizes are incredible. So, we already have 150 students signed up for that. It's two hours of enjoyment and dancing and all kinds of gifts given out. It's unbelievable. Coming up on uh April 30th, we take the eighth graders to Gettysburg. I was told we leave at 4:30 in the morning. Luckily, we are taking coach buses. So, thank you, board overtaking school buses. So, that's big. May 8th, we have the 5K in Trafford. And finally, May 14th is the band concert. And um that's the end of the school year. >> Did the um are the kids going to the careers tech center
036this year? >> We went last week. >> You went seventh graders went >> seventh grade went this year. >> Seventh grade. Yes. And they also came to the school as well and spoke to the students. So, that was the seventh grade trip. Yes. And I know that's something Jim's gonna make me talk about in his coming minutes. We talk about the tech report. >> And finally, the >> question that 5K is that on school property or traffic? >> No, we stay on school property. >> So they do couple laps. >> So we Yeah, we keep it all on on the property there. >> Oh, it is. [laughter] >> Yes. Yeah, >> it's a long day. >> It is. The kids are excited. >> It is. It's uh we are using their battlefield uh employees to
037actually give the tour for us. So, I'm looking forward to >> I You guys also have a running team or running club at school? >> That's more in the elementary. I can't give you much on that one. >> That's okay. [laughter] >> I see them. >> You see them >> as you're driving home. >> Yes. Yes. Yes. >> And Dr. Flare. And we have to change your name tag because I I think I said that last time you was here. Or did I say >> this is the first time I'm here since >> this is your first time? Well, I want to make sure everyone realizes it's no longer Mrs. Megan Flity. Over the last What day was it officially? >> Um it was on March 28th. >> On March March 28th, she actually officially
038became Dr. Megan Clarity. So, we can get her [applause] and we had a conversation, but I was thinking it was I was thinking it was here for some reason, but could you tell the board what the dissertation was? Yes. Um I did my dissertation on um involvement um teacher involvement in using PBIS um and implementing uh restoative practices in the classroom >> and that's actually something that I know we're doing our PBIS team and you were very they had that um inservice last week. Dr. Nicks arranged it for all the teams. So it was interesting and I got to sit on and watch it. So >> I'm excited. It's pretty >> using your doctor already. >> Yeah. [laughter] walked right into it. >> Absolutely. >> Yep. >> Well, congratulations. And who is your student of
039the month? >> Um, my student of the month or the high school is not mine personally, but uh, Miss Kaitlin Paneer. So, come on up, Kaylin. [applause] >> Kayn is an exceptional 11th grade student, consistently demonstrating the leadership, responsibility, and character that makes her a highly deserving rec of this recognition. across multiple classrooms and activities. She is known for going above and beyond in everything she does. Whether contributing to projects projects like the t-shirt initiative or supporting activities in the preschool classroom, Helen takes initiative and leads by example, displaying a level of maturity well beyond her years. Her long-standing dedication is further reflected in her role as stage crew manager from the drama guild, a position she has held since middle school, where she continues to be a dependable and highly effective leader. Academically, Kayn
040is motivated, organized, and dependable. She maintains a strong work ethic and consistently stays on top of her responsibilities. Even when faced with challenges such as missing a week of school without internet access, she demonstrated remarkable accountability by completing all of her work independently. Her commitment to learning and perseverance reflect a deep sense of personal responsibility and pride in her work. In the classroom, Kayn is an engaged and thoughtful participant who contributes meaningful insights that enhance discussions and support her peers understanding. She combines strong int intelle intellectual ability with empathy and integrity, allowing her to approach complex ideas in real world applications with both critical thinking and compassion. Beyond academics, Kayn stands out for her kindness, respectfulness, and willingness to help others without being asked. She is a positive role model who consistently uplifts those around
041her and treats teachers, classmates, and peers with genuine respect. As an aspiring educator, she is a clear She has a clear passion for working with children, which is evident in her work in the preschool classroom, as well as as her interactions with her younger brother and family members. Kayn is the type of student any teacher, sponsor, or organization would be proud to represent them. She's relied upon for her leadership and depend dependability, particularly in her role as stage manager for the drama guild. As the team prepares for another demanding tech week for the spring musical MMA Mia, there is a complete confidence that Caitlyn's ability to lead and she's consistently ensures everything runs smoothly. Her presence is so impactful that her teachers and adviserss are already wondering how they will replace her when she graduates.
042Kayn's con combination of academic excellence, leadership, character, and empathy sets her apart and is truly outstanding student. Her future is incredibly bright and she is well positioned for success in whatever path she chooses. She's a tremendous asset to the school community and highly deserving of the student of the month. [applause] >> And I want to get a picture for all the three students of the month in the winners. Oh, I used to have a come across the yellow wall. Sorry. Dr. W, you want to share anything else about the high school? Of >> course, so much to do going on at the high school. um Point Park awarded um our PTV um with a plaque and monetary award. Um the broadcasting team of Juliet Bastriani, Brooklyn, Khloe Stack, and Owen Tinker Tinkerhoop um won an
043award for Pab Broadcast now in Harrisburg. They competed against 19 schools from across the state um where they won and we partnered with iHeart Radio Pittsburgh this year. Um we have our esports program competed at the St. Francis University um for the Luke Tro hosted by Central Cambria. Um we brought home both the Smash Brothers and Rocket League championships. So congratulations to both of those teams. Um, Jackson Malone captured this match. Brothers championship with a three-2 victory. And Johnny Lovas, Colton Payne, and Christian Grills secured the Rocket League championship with a 3 to1 win over Westmont Hilltop. Um, [snorts] that brought in $900 for the program. >> Um, the high school administration acknowledged the PCA's on April 1st um to show how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication to our students. We have
044our big buddy day coming up where the elementary students come up um and partner with our CAP members. Um and we have just about 300 students preparing for graduation. Um so we are on our way to meeting all of the requirements. Um most students have had all their hours in and things like that. So we're getting that together and then graduation and prom and all that. >> This last I already say just brace yourself. You never know what you're going to experience the next eight weeks. It's unbelievable. >> I love it. Personally, I like I also like being busy, so I like all the things we're doing. It's nice to get a chance to go out and do everything, but it is it's a lot less. >> Y and I did well, I was going
045to mention Mama Mia, but you took off over that and I was going to mention mock trial, but they were they had no sense of doing it and I appreciate that. >> Absolutely. >> And then before I do a presentation that I want to follow up from last week, Did you have anything to say about the career tech center? >> Yes, thank you. Uh the career tech center is just booming. It's they might have as many as 1,500 students next year. We've had approximately 120. They're anticipated we'll have 130. Uh it's growing. The nice thing about the CTC, you know, 60% of the kids right after they graduate from there, they have jobs. And those jobs are paying anywhere from 18 to $22 an hour, one as high as 32 an hour. uh 30 to
04635% of the kids that go go to post-secary and then others go to military. It's a growing growing program and uh really excited to be part of that. [music] Um in fact uh culinary students, there's four culinary students that are going to be at the NFL draft. They won some kind of program and they're actually going to have a booth with some others at the draft. So they're just doing a a fantastic job. Also the good news for us the expense. People need to know why we report on this every month. We're paying it right now. It runs us about $6,400. Oops. I'm sorry, Becky. What was it? 64 >> 64,000 a month. >> 6,400. Well, I'm sorry. Per person. >> Oh, per person. About 6,400. >> Yeah, we pay about 6,400 per month. Per
047person. A month. >> 6,400 per year. >> Yeah, there we go. >> But, uh, it's well worth it to say the least. And we're very proud of what all goes on there. Um, one other thing I wanted to mention, um, is I like to talk about the CTC. Uh, I like to talk about our CTC. Our not rather what I get to eat when they go because culinary provides for our board meetings. But what about our kids? If any parents are complaining about, you know, there's nothing to eat our cafeterias, right? Cafeterias get a bum wrap. Catch this. Our K to8 program, they had flavor growing veggie month. Different color options for the week. Cauliflower. They had chicken Alfredo. Read across America Day, a chance of a meatball sub. March Madness Month, they had slam
048dunk boneless wings. National School Breakfast Week, they go on all the stuff that they did. They decorated the school with balloons, crowns, dragons. They do a lot. And then the high school, catch this. I don't know. Some parents might want to go to the high school to eat. U you know, potato skins, fruit cup, winged basket combo, ultimate cookie stuff brownie. That'd be made a pork rib sub. Hard tacos. It's amazing what all they have to eat up here. Double warrior burger combo, lava cake, egg rolls, chicken pot pie, loaded fries again, smoothie bowl on Fridays, and Asian bowl on Tuesdays. Our cafeteria does a great job and we're so proud of them because we help support it. So, just leave it at that and say thank you. >> Absolutely. >> How much is a
049school lunch? I hate to say they do so much >> varies for that and I'm not sure do that in the middle school Dr. C. >> I can't remember. I don't eat there. >> I'll look it up. >> Yeah, I'll bet you a lot of people don't even do this quilt. They just get all the card at the high school. I know that's true. It was hard. >> While you're passing out, I just have a suggestion for Mr. Maz. >> Yes. You know, we do hear u from a lot of different groups. Maybe every maybe every other month bring in a student from the CWC and tell them about what what they're in there for. >> Maybe it's just more awareness for all of us and experience maybe attending. So, I don't know how you
050pick the person, but I'll leave that up to you. >> Thanks. But also, one of the things that they do there, their their main thing is athletic. I'm trying to think um some of their better courses they're doing on sports medicine, health occupations. There's 19 programs there >> and also next year they're going to be doing more with the middle school. Seventh and eighth graders are going to be introduced to the >> see career and technology center. They're trying to change the word votech to career and technology center because of any stigma with vote. >> These kids are doing a great job and uh we want to promote it. >> Thank you, >> Mr. Otto. I have your answer for you if you want it. >> I do too. >> Okay. The middle the elementary
051lunch is $2.65. Middle school lunch is 325 and high school lunch combo for main course is $4. And for the combo mill is 550 and then all everything else is all >> and I might add we're one of the only schools in West Morning County that uses Aramark. We made a choice and we stayed with Arark. They do a little different job than some of the other potentials. >> I just made it to the microphone. I must stay up here now. >> So last week or last month in executive Anthony Meti, I hope I say his right name. PNC came. He actually handled our money. I think he's with us for 22 years. and he did a presentation and we received information in executive that I kind of want to share that information with public
052and kind of make some of our recommendations about what they talked about and what they did. Now, as I said, I have it on the overhead so we can kind of talk about it, but I and I'm reading it because of people at home just to kind of they don't actually have a copy, so I just kind of have to do a lot of paraphrasing. But the purpose of tonight's discussion is to review what we received and the current financial position, capital needs, and the potential financing options. This conversation is intended to provide information and allow the board to begin considering possible approaches for addressing facility needs in the coming years. No decisions are expected to be made during this discussion. and rather the goal was to ensure that the board and the public have
053a clear understanding of the district's financial precision and the options available as we plan for future facilities. The purpose of this discussion and the board might want to consider one of the three choices. Are we going to eventually decide to pursue a larger borrowing option to construct a new school approximately 65 million? secure smaller loan to address repairs and upgrades across several district buildings approximately 10 million or continue with the current funding approach which is addressing projects in incrementally through annual capital allocations. The discussion is intended to inform the board and the public as we consider the long-term facility needs of the district and the financial strategies available to address them. And with a current depth portfolio overview, we're gonna actually Okay. So, our debt portfolio is very strong. It's economically efficient in its position.
054And the key point of that is that our debt carries a low interest rate of 2 and a half%. The final maturity date for all of our bonds is May 1st of 2035. All remaining debt is currently meaning that the district can refinance if interest rates fell enough to generate a savings. Um at present refinancing is not advantageous because current interest rates are well above and significantly higher than where our debt is issued at. Um but overall the district maintains a very efficient debt structure with low interest cost. >> Capital needs and facility. Um the district continues to experience capital improvements and needs across its facilities. These needs may include routine building maintenance and improvements, system replacements, infrastructure upgrades, deferred maintenance items, potential larger scale projects involving facility modernization or constructions. We actually have and
055I've shared this several times before and we just link and it's very difficult um hard to see if you're definitely at home but you can kind of see it in front of you on here. We do everything by needs. If you look at the list in front of you, and it's probably hard to see from home, but for example, our things we were doing this summer might be at a um priority one. And that might include that includes the IAS for the maintenance repairs of PD middle, the high school LCND lighting panel replacement, pen middle cafeteria floor, high school rear parking lot, Johnson control server upgrade to purchase small man lifts for the district and etc. We have priorities one, we have them one through 10 with all our current needs throughout the district. And
056if you look at the bottom total currently what we have bids on, not bids on like an estimate for is close to $5 million. That amount there is 4,867,76. So those are items that we would definitely know we were going to be using. But as you can see, there are a lot of categories we still don't have an estimate or a bid price for. So you can imagine we're probably in a neighborhood closer to the $10 million mark if we had true prices. Um we do meet um annually um to prioritize the list and see what comes up. But as I always say, and this is what Dr. Nick and I always point out, just because an item is number eight this year doesn't mean it become it it's a seven next year. It might
057something might happen causing it a critical need that it has to be a one or a two. So we have to look at everything as we get more information as we get more items done for it. So that's why sometimes we do an item ahead of schedule because this is not year one, year two. These are our priorities now. Our priorities could change tomorrow. If something at your house happened just at your own home if something happened your, you know, bathtub occasion that becomes a priority one. You might not have even had your bathtub on your list of, you know, 10 items or more um priorities. So you're not even thinking about it, but at that moment it's not your first priority. So sometimes in school district things like that happen. Don't know why I
058thought of the bathtub analogy, but who knows? But that's kind of what I came up with on the spot. Scroll down a little bit. That is something we want to present to our building committee team. We do feel like that has to be a higher priority than what it is now. >> Financial options available to the district. When we received the information from Anthony, he said based on his understanding of how our credit and our debt ratio and everything else and were our last bond was remember it's been about 12 years since we completed the high school construction. He said one option would be to pursue financing for new school considerably estimating about $65 million. This option would represent a long-term investment in district infrastructure and would require issuing significant new debt. Um, key considerations
059to include long-term debt obligations, current and future interest rate conditions, community support, and impact of the district's long-term financial outlook. after kind of talking them through with these different things, it doesn't feel like this would be a time like just for myself and I know you can have time to discuss but based on what you were saying with the interest rates and the way the financial outlook looks right now and the credit rating amount of time to take on that much debt. There's another way of using our money or going forward to do targeting capital improvement loans. This option will be used to pursue a smaller borrowing amount, approximately $10 million, to address improvements across the several buildings. And I kind of shared with you that list already. These projects could include building repairs, infrastructure
060upgrades, addressing deferred maintenance, improvements to existing facilities. This approach allows the district to address important facility needs without undertaking a major new construction project. And the other option to address some of the different funing and different um building concerns. The district currently directs 580,000 annually from the general fund budget budget to the capital projects for capital improvements. Continuing this approach will allow the district to address projects over time. That's kind of what we're doing. Avoid additional borrowing, maintain flexibility and long-term financial planning. However, this approach may extend the timeline for competing completing larger projects. multiple facility needs, credit ratings and financial considerations. Next point consider all the options is our credit rating and financial health. Um we need to maintain a strong credit rating and that's an important factor when bonds are issued and loans
061and those considerations. We currently have a good credit rating though we could improve it. Um, credit ratings typically will improve when the district can maintain or increase its fund balance reserves and limit additional debt. So, not taking on any new debt. A stronger credit rating in the future helps the district secure more favorable in interest loan rate when borrowing. Um, and then did you want me to do the fund balance as well? Okay. So, the fund balance considerations um that the district has, it's considered acceptable, but continued use of the funsum has to evaluated. We don't want to continue to draw those funds down. When we draw the funds down, it will reduce our reserves. Lower reserves will impact the district's credit rating. Um, it also maintaining that healthy fund balance provides financial stability and
062flexibility for future needs. Another thing that fund balance does, it's all part of the general fund. So, if you think about it at home, it's like your savings account at home. So, if you continually spend more than you're bringing in and then you're depleting that fund balance, your savings account, you have less to work with, um, and the less it gets to, then you can get yourself in a situation where you impact your cash flow and you might not have enough cash to pay your bills in the summer um, while you're at your lower end of when you have your capital in front of you. So, it's definitely something we need to maintain and try to increase and stop taking money from for the uh future. So the next uh page there in front of
063you goes over our fund balance from the last 10 years and looks back and you can clearly see in 1516 the fund balance was down at the four million mark. Um and then it increased to five almost six million a little over six million up to 8 million and up to 8 million again and there was some bond and some borrowing that during that time in 2020 2021 when it went up to that 10 million mark that influx was all of the ers ers co federal revenue uh that came in so that also impacted the growth and then you can see in the next years that followed the draw down of that the less 1 million 352,000 the less 52,000 those two years were spending that er funds because you had to spend them and
064them within the grant time period of the ers. And then in 2324 you can see our fund balance reduced down to 6600 sorry 6 thou 6,625,994 and that was a negative 1,871,000 1.75 million of that was the purchase of the new building um the new admin building. So that is clear where you can see that came out from there. And then in 2425 our audited fund balance that we just concluded with our auditor has us at 6,72,105. Um so the preliminary budget presentation that I'll prepare that I am preparing and we'll present to you next month is going to address and highlight where our spending is in all of the categories, where our revenues are, where the revenue rental for the uh new admin building that we leased. Uh down below, it will highlight all
065of the debt service that we have on our current borrowing, the capital projects fund. So, everything will be laid out in front of you. Um and then you'll be able to decide and try to guide and help make some of the decisions of how we move forward and how we protect our fund balance, maintain it, grow it, and then also address all of the needs that we have at the district level for our operating but also maintaining our great education we have here um and fulfilling those mandates. So um but you'll be able to see that all at the next meeting in May um with that presentation. You'll have a hard copy as well and we'll be able to diverge more into that. But that's all the things to consider about your fund balance. Did
066you want me to do the plan as well? So it's all >> Yes. We ask money. I think we would assume that's why the expenses all of the funds I just need to remember we'll go through this together. Your general fund is your balance. They're not two separate funds. It's all the same. It's not a special operation to be able to continue summer. So in the summer we don't subsides we're still paying our bills June and July and August and so having that fund allows us to pay those bills at other districts until >> I think you would that money to be put into that account. But you know what what we're what we've seen over the last few years is all of that money seems to be going into one account. So why have
067all these other accounts when they all go into one account? You know what I mean? So I don't know about the rest of the board members but I would like to see more clarity where the money gets divided and put because I know each individual building I don't know Brian if you would you know each individual building has its own budget for maintenance right so is that again an item that just goes right into the general fund >> maintenance budget >> right but is but does that all funnel right into the general balance then >> it's all part of the general Yeah. See, I think that's where I don't know. Am I the only one? We have one big account now that everything comes out of instead of being specialized. >> When you raise a
068bill, >> sorry. raising it. So you need to increase the clock doesn't work and that we have to raise expenses in that raising taxes of your current bud. operating that you all passed in June transferred $580,000 from the general fund to the capital projects fund and that capital projects fund is where we get the money for the items on the list you guys do this summer That's where that >> maybe a better way to to ask the question would be say uh we have a half a million dollars set aside for um security in the buildings. Okay. So that money gets collected and put into the general fund. Okay. But on the spreadsheet you're going to see a line item for um security in the buildings. $500,000, right? So, as soon as that $500,000 has
069been um budgeted out of that account, then that means any additional money is going to have to come from some other account. Everybody understand that? at the end of the day at the end of the year. You could be off $100,000 of security, you know, >> and that's where you make your adjustments. >> That's where you're going to make your adjustments. That's where you monitor and identify things. And I think what you'll find I hope anyway in my presentation is just a very 101 basic and obviously all the question scenarios that you'll have but my goal is to make it as clear and transparent and efficient for not only you but for me I'm learning too what I've been working on for the last months aligning our budget all the spending and spending that money
070so that we can identify what we're really trying to do. >> Well, I'll say this. This may be your first time uh doing the budget. But for me, I'm going to it's going to be an opportunity me for to to learn again even though I've been on here so many years. I'm looking forward to the new process and if not new process but you know going through this with you so I get a better understanding >> nothing >> it's okay as well but it's not my first budget so don't panic this will be my third budget but it's my first budget here so that's scary for all of us but we will work through it together >> yeah we have questions your mic's working. >> So, first of all, when you were talking here, one
071of the things that Jim and I were like, didn't we think there was a separate account for this and a separate account for that? And then you're telling us, no, that really wasn't the case. So, my first question is a request. Can when you give the budget, specify what is truly a separate account? >> Yes. because when we're thinking we're putting this money away for capital, it turns out we could pull money out of there for something that's not. Okay. So, that was my number one thing. But my second thing was when we say we're putting two mills wherever it is. Okay. All right. So is that two mills of this year's dollar value and next year those two meals which we have voted for we're going to be going forward with does when we
072put that aside is it two meals at that year's value. So you're really not increasing and you say let's say you said okay we need to raise taxes to pay for the new security program. So at that time the value of those two mills let's just say it was $400,000 you added that line item your budget for $400,000 for each year as your expenses increase your mill isn't increasing with that expense. It can retroactively but it's not intentional like you're trying to hold your budget line but obviously operations increase every year but so that those two mills at that value you might not get that value the next time your expense is going to exceed what that value was so there's a continual balance in relationship with the expense of I look forward to getting
073a new level of detail. >> Thank you. >> In 20 sorry 2020 we had 10 million in our fund balance. >> Well that sounds good. Last year we were six million. >> That sounds good. What would be a healthy fund balance from your perspective? So a healthy fund balance for us I don't have the number >> approximate >> but we really want to have at least two months worth of expenditures in our fund balance >> so the state of unassigned and if you're going to have more than 8% you have to assign it which we have out of that fund balance million [clears throat] [laughter] that balance piece of the savings and that's really for your just different things like that. It's just that line that you have. So you would have to commit assign
074reserve funds to go above that state but for me our expenses are at least a healthy fund balance to meion >> and then you would have to have your assigned unassigned obviously 10 million Thank you. >> Okay. To follow up on what Tony should give me to the fun semi. Anyway, um I'd like you between now and next meeting check the minutes because Tony had a very good point. That's what I was going to bring up. It was I thought it was two mills then and 58,000 and we didn't say 580,000 period. We said two mills. So that means they're now if a meal was worth I think what 315 320 I can't. Okay. So now that'd be 640 it wouldn't be 580 because please check the minutes and see how that reads because I
075think I agree with Tony. I think it's two mills all millage increase. So does that $580,000 figure increases. >> Please check on that. I'll check the minutes again the same way and all I found was that there was a motion about five or six years ago that a half of a mill was to be set aside for capital projects and at that point that half a mill was about $140,000. >> Okay, >> that's the only thing I found that was committed. >> Oh, sorry. That's the only thing I found that was committed. Um, millage for capital projects >> in all of the minutes. >> Thought it was every year. >> No, but it was supposed to be every year. The $580,000 that wasn't >> that's not in the minutes. >> I'll check again though. But
076I did go back seven years. >> One time increase. >> What's that? >> It was a one-time increase at $58,000. Now, the 580 I think that's where the confusion comes from because the 580 didn't happen until I think three years ago as a board you collectively said we'd like to set $580,000 from in the budget to transfer to capital projects to address the building improvement list that equals about $5 million >> at that time was 2 mill >> right >> I'm I can do the math for you but that it doesn't >> yes but it doesn't state that there's not a separate motion it just at that time the board's authority when you passed the overall budget there was 580 in that bucket. >> Yeah. But that okay see on minutes read I thought that
077580 was equal to two mills >> right >> and as millage increased I thought that 580 would increase. >> Yeah >> that's how I when we passed it I read it >> right and I see what you're saying >> to see how it's >> but that's you know how it was approved in the budget and in the minutes. So >> at that year, at that year, you're correct. But as an increased not 300,000, now that's a $600,000 figure. >> Okay. Just check and see what it says. >> I think we we kind at least the three of us are kind of we had the same impression. >> Yeah. And there's no I did look back, but I'll look back again. There was no specific motion that Tide Millage, but when you passed the budget as
078a whole, your authority of of the board directed $580,000 to go in the budget to capital projects. >> But Rebecca, I thought it was two mills. I didn't think it was $580,000 only for one year. That's how I interpret it. >> Yeah, we can check. >> I thought that would increase, you know, as two as the millage increases. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Get the meeting done. Now, on that same subject, backing up, >> I don't recall, and it may just be me, I don't recall the board voting to put 580 in that account. I [clears throat] was always under the impression we had two mills in there. >> Not expand on that. >> The same thing. >> Our debt service for years has been like $3.1 million. >> Okay. >> Um, in the
079last several years, that debt service has been reducing. We're we're now down to what 2.7 million. >> Um, first off, that were nine mills that Nick and his gang had put together years ago. >> And we always protected that nine mills for debt service. We did not want that absorbed into the general fund. >> Now, after questioning that in the past, >> I believe that you had said that that 580 going into the capital improvement fund was that debt service So again, I wasn't here in the past, so all I can do is read what the budget says. So the budget currently has that you voted on 2.745 going to debt service and $580,000 budgeted transferred from the general fund to the capital reserve fund. >> Yes. >> No. Then then uh how do how
080do we preserve that debt service? So you would you would want to include it in the budget. So if you want to if you want to say we as a board authority want to keep our capital loan our debt service at $3 million whether it's to pay the debt or to take let's say it's $300,000 if it went down to 2.7. Let's just round numbers so I can talk rounded numbers. So, you would take that $300,000 and you would budget it on a line to put it in your capital reserve and then you would still have a $3 million, you know, bond issuing debt service function item line. So, that's how you do it. So, if you want it to be three million, whatever those numbers are, whatever the debt service is, you would take
081the rest and you would put it into your capital reserve. It could maintain there. And then when you're ready to do the project, >> dedicated fund. >> Yes. Then when you're ready to do the project, you would transfer the money and the funds. [clears throat] The only time you can use capital reserve funds fund 32 is to do a project. So you'd move it to the project fund or you could use it to pay debt service with. But once it goes to that cap reserve, you could never bring it back to the general fund. It would only be for bond payments and interest or for capital projects. Now, that's one that's one thing that I have learned from Nick big time is we don't want to lose that that >> and I I agree because
082you're you need to sustain that level. It's a very small level. We really should have should have a higher level, but because expenses have risen so much, it's once you lose it, it's so hard to get it back, especially in the current socioeconomic environment we're living in. But yes, I do agree with you. So, currently we have two reserved accounts. One's a capital project and what's the second one that has a smaller amount in >> capital reserve. >> And is that what you're talking about putting in >> if you wanted to define that $3 million limit or 3.1 whatever that number is, whatever the debt service is and whatever that number is, you would want to budget it to transfer it to capital reserve and that would keep it there for when you do your
083next project. >> Okay. Keeping in the capital reserve I think is fine but we also and I've told you this personally and Tiffany was in a conversation too. We have to create an account for new capital improvements only because we got some old buildings is going to have to be replaced and we don't have one penny set aside to pay for any any bond issues at all. And you know, and I've been preaching this for over 20 years now, just to set aside one simple meal. And right now, I'd be worth 20 meals. Then you can start rolling. But this board is very conservative. They didn't want to do it. And it's me by myself and Jim Jim M, two poor time boys in Trafford. Then we still never got any more than two. So
084that's I'm just telling you this is that's the direction a couple of us are going. And I'm going to talk to my buddy Rich after the meeting. I got to see what P's on. >> I think I I think obviously you can see the amount of confusion here. Um I would recommend and I think you're going to do it anyway. I think the part of what I said over there is going to help uh you know say say we raise 1 mil and we're using it for um new playgrounds or playground maintenance. I'm just as an example. So you put uh 300,000 which is 1 mil. I'm just making the number up. And you put that in your budget as a line item. Okay. I understand that that money is going to go into the
085general fund. All right. But if it doesn't get spent, you know that it's there. All right. I just think you walk us through that. You know what I mean? As far as how that works and I think that maybe some of the confusion will go away from all of us. All of us have the same issue. >> Yeah. >> All right. It's nothing against you and whatever. It just we just had a misunderstanding >> where all this money was supposed to be going. >> Right. >> I will do my best to clear it up. >> I have a quick question. >> Yes. Uh number one, bless you numbers people that do the voodoo that you do because >> [snorts] >> um it certainly is uh interesting to say the least. But it is possible for
086people like me that let's let's let's satisfy people that think like me. >> The tax money that you bring in >> every year is equivalent to my salary that I bring in. Right? We're bringing in money. Mine is through a salary. The school districts is through tax revenues. >> I then have a choice. >> I have to put some of that money into my checking account to pay the bills and the utilities and the constants. >> I then put some into a savings account, maybe for Christmas or for the new roof, but I also have the ability to put some into like a Christmas club account for December. >> That's kind of like the equivalent of your operating budget. capital budget and then we could sneak over into a building fund >> account, >> right?
087>> So, it's possible to create these accounts that we're talking about so that we can invest money and potentially save money later. >> Yes. >> We just haven't been whomever has been doing it a different way than that that has led to some confusion. Well, and I will do my best to educate us all through the process and keep it as simple as I can so that we're all on the same page. That's my goal. >> And put it in the minutes. >> Oh, yes. >> That's important >> and use the word new >> because it gets shuffled in these older buildings. Okay, we're done. I'm done. I'm done. We we all know that we're every school in Pennsylvania, we have old buildings. So, plan con I think we all know this is a thing
088of the past. So, that's another thing going against public schools as well that the government has stopped funded stopped funding you know a reconstruction of old buildings. So, that's your job as a school board now to figure out how we're going to fund that as well. >> Fun time. Andy, we hit you with a lot and I know we're going to talk about and we can have these discussions in the upcoming months and school boards about what we want to do. But if we were doing some recommendations now based on everything we was talking about, I know Rebecca and I and Tiffany talked about it earlier. We would consider if we was doing one of those options, the $10 million bond option at this time for various reasons. Back to Yeah. So, you do have
089the options available, but I would just say, let's get to our May meeting. Let's get to our budget. Let's see what our revenues and expenses pan out to be. As you all know, inflation is real. Operational expenditure increases are real. 80% of our budget is salary and benefits. Um, and those are contracted. So, we have very little left that we really can control, but we can make good decisions. Um, as this board has. I mean, because you are in, you know, I've been on the other side of no money, like negative money. So, you at least have the opportunity to make good decisions and strategically move in the right direction and keep going that way. And you're the top in the district or sorry, top in the county for education and that's what really matters.
090So, bravo because that doesn't happen by accident. Okay. So, there's a lot of positive. I know there's a lot of stress, but there's still a lot of positive. So, I hope I was helpful. >> Well, I want to just thank you, Becca, for this you put together for us to understand average assess property value, mill rate, all the information here as a board. We should have a pull on the >> So, thank you very >> And believe it or not, though, after an hour and a half, I turn the floor back to you. That's all I have. >> All right, Dr. U recognition of visitors. We have none. Uh let's see. Old business. I don't believe there's any old business. We did have an executive session prior to this meeting at uh 5:00 and we
091received information on personnel confidential privilege matters and school safety and security. So consent agenda. Um, does the board wish to remove any items from the consent agenda? >> Mr. President, I'd like to remove G, H, and I. >> Anybody else? >> All right. Thank you. Uh, Mr. Vice President, uh, may I have a motion to approve the consent agenda list >> GH and I as submitted under one motion? So >> second >> question being called for. This will be a roll call vote. All in favor of the motion say I. >> I. >> Opposed. >> All right. Motion carried. >> So we're going to go to What page was that? >> All right. Page eight. Then who was the uh chair of the budget and finance? >> Rich. >> Was it Dallas? >> Mr. Mimick,
092would you please read that for us? Move to approve the commitment letter for revolving line of credit with S&T Bank, our local depositor for $5 million for cash flow stabilization in case of emergency. Application ID 0182047. The collateral for the loan will be tax revenue received annually by the school board, a onetime documentation fee of $250 will apply. No other costs or fees are associated. The interest rate will be the Wall Street Journal Prime. The signers for the loan will be Philip B. Kachassic, board president, and Rebecca Jean Rodriguez, director of business affairs, board secretary. >> And I just wanted to have a chance. Rebecca, would you explain why we're doing this? >> Yes. So, we needed to do the motion again updated that um reference the t uh tax revenue, the property taxes as
093the collateral and also that the signers on the account would be the president and myself as the board secretary. So, it's the same uh amount, the same fee. It just needed the updated language to um pass the Laguda requirements for the um the issue. >> I assume too uh we're doing it because in case the state doesn't pass the budget, we'll have some uh money to spend. >> Correct. And then but this won't this will be something we can uh renew each year for no fee. So even though the we seem to have a good feeling that the state will pass a budget timely this year. >> We all know that that might not continue to happen year after year. So this will just be done and we won't have to worry about it and
094we have that set aside and done for us each year. >> You're right. Last year, remember we lost 140,000 because they did pass on time and interest. >> Yes. >> Do we have a second? >> Second. >> Question being called for. This will be a roll call vote. All in favor of the motion say I. Opposed. Motion carried. Move to approve resolution 2026-4-01 to execute the lease of equipment from Apple Financial Services for students. Originally approved by the board 32 26 quantity adjustment has been made based on updated numbers. Reduced quantity from 1300 to $1,240 for a savings of $30,777 over four years. iPads 1,240 for 63658 over five over four years. $159,14 cents per year. >> Um either Tiffany or Rebecca, do you have anything you want to add on that or? >> Yes.
095>> Yeah. So you the board had approved this before, but we got our we got systems withdrew. So we recounted the numbers and we were actually able to decrease the number of iPads that we were purchasing. >> Yes. So there were savings and then also we needed to um approve in March to lock in the 0% interest rate. the resolution of the actual lease with those numbers just came through. So that's why it's on this motion again. So apologize, but we're just trying to save as much money as we can and still do the >> product. I thought that was a great cash version. So thank you. >> Second. >> Question being called for. This will be a roll call vote. All in favor of the motion say I. >> Opposed. Motion carried. Move to
096approve the proposal from Alloy Group for removal of disposal and disposal of asbestous containing flooring located in Ben Middle School cafeteria adjacent hallway and base of the stairwell. Total cost of the abatement will come from the capital project. >> Total abatement cost $31,685. And Brian, can you tell us like when the project's going to be done and what what did you actually anticipate that the cost was going to be? >> About 40 grand. So it came under budget. >> Yeah, we had three bids. 42 37 >> 31 >> local >> I'm very happy reward local too is very very good. And How about um I know this was we talked about our list of priorities one through 10 earlier with our financials. This was actually a priority number one on the list and that's kind
097of why we're doing it now. But um >> and this all be done this summer. >> Yes. It'll start uh the Monday or Tuesday after Labor Day and with the >> Memorial Day. Yes. >> With the anticipation it's going to be completed by August 1st. >> All right. Thank you. Does anyone have a sorry >> second >> question being called for? Let's be roll call v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v vote. All in favor of the motion say I >> opposed. Motion carry. Thank you, Mr. That's all I have. All right, everybody. We're going to jump to page 16 near the top. Athletics and extracurricular Dr. Costio. Thank you, Mr. President. Move to employ the following athletic extracurricular personnel. New employment
098is continued upon receipt of all necessary documentation which includes act 34, 151, 114 and 126 clearance from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Nick Caparoso, cross country coach, Christopher Dubo, assistant band director. Caleb Mccertie, lifeguard, Delaney Race, lifeguard, Isabelle Huck, lifeguard, Zack Mance, junior high baseball coach. Nathan Smith, high school wrestling head coach. and Carly Rub head high school head field hockey coach at the salaries and start dates listed >> second >> question being called for this will be a roll call vote all in favor of the motion say I >> opposed motion carried >> that be all Mr. President thank you >> thank you Dr. Kosio we're going to move to personnel and curriculum Mr. John Otto the following personnel is contingent upon the receipt of all necessary docu documentation which includes act 34 act 1514
099clearances from the Pennsylvania superv Super sub at Sunrise Michelle super at Harrison Park longterm sub longterm sub Taylor she's a speech therapist for the district and Pton Holmes is a special student learning assistant >> second >> question being called for this be a roll call vote all in favor of the motion Say I >> opposed. Motion carried. >> Also move to accept the following retirement resignations. Carol Palmer, teacher at Ben Traford High School, effective May 26. Michael Budos, teacher at Trafford Elementary School, effective May 26. Thomas Monzo, the teacher at Trafford Elementary Schools effective May 26. Michael Cleveland high school effective May 26 and Kelly teacher at Pen Middle School effective May 26. >> And before you accept it, I just wanted to thank everyone and we will have a retirement ceremony um invitation for
100them at the end of the year for our last meeting. But together the five of them have 163 years of teaching. Most of them all within this district. They will all be missed and as always It's always sad to see someone go, but it opens up the doors for new teachers and new opportunities. But they were all we missed. They've all been very dedicated and I'll say a little bit more about them in June or May, I'm sorry. >> Question being called for is to roll call vote. All in favor of the motion say I. >> Opposed. Motion carries. We have a motion for a German motion by Mr. Second, second by Dr. Kosio. This meeting will be adjourned at 8:40 p.m. >> Thanks everybody.