NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

200 Hillvue Lane

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

DECEMBER 17, 2014

COMBINED

WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING

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NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

DECEMBER 3, 2014 – REORGANIZATION MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - REORGANIZATION

The School Board reorganizes each year during the first week of December. We

had the Election of Officers for a one-year term. Christopher M. Jacobs was

re-elected President and Tara Z. Fisher was re-elected Vice President.

Report of Student Achievement

8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

DECEMBER 17, 2013 - WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING

No Reports

Review Board Folder and Vote on Items

8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

JANUARY 21, 2015– WORK SESSION – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

- WORK SESSION

School Board Recognition

Entertainment

Proposed Preliminary Budget Presentation

8:30 p.m. - EXECUTIVE SESSION

JANUARY 28, 2015 – REGULAR MEETING – CAO BOARD ROOM

7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING

No Reports

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There is 1 item for Board Action and 1 item For Information Only.

BOARD ACTION

I. NAI SPRING PLAY – HARVEY

The Administration respectfully requests approval of the NAI Spring Play, Harvey to be

presented in the NAI Auditorium on Thursday, February 12; Friday, February 13; and two

performances on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

For Information This play was reviewed by the NAI Play Selection Committee which consists of staff, students,

community members, and Board Members and was unanimously approved. This play will

provide an opportunity for 20 students on stage, 15 students as stage hands, and 10-15 other

students serving in a variety of roles (costumes, student directing, publicity, gophers, etc.). The

Senior Citizens’ performance will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. STUDENT TEACHING REQUESTS

The following students have requested a student teaching assignment in the North Allegheny

School District during the 2014/2015 school year.

STUDENT TEACHER DATES SUPERVISING TEACHER

Amanda Banachoski

Slippery Rock University

of Pennsylvania

1/20/15 to 3/13/15

3/17/15 to 5/7/15

David Schmidt – NAI

Health

Karen Peters – NAI

Physical Education

Danielle Borkowski – FES

Physical Education

Jeremy Banachoski

Slippery Rock University

of Pennsylvania

1/20/15 to 3/13/15

3/17/15 to 5/7/15

Dean Boronyak – IES

Physical Education

David Schmidt – NAI

Health

William Love – NAI

Physical Education

CURRICULUM REPORT

December 17, 2014

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Kassandra Diplacido

Duquesne University

3/2/15 to 4/24/15 Kami Mastroianni – MMS

English

Sarah Eppler

Slippery Rock University

of Pennsylvania

1/20/15 to 3/13/15

Adam Leasure – IES

Music

Megan Gallagher

Slippery Rock University

of Pennsylvania

3/17/15 to 5/7/15

Linda Granite - MES

Music

Krisit Quinn

Indiana University of

Pennsylvania

1/20/15 to 5/8/15

Kristin Andreas – IMS

English

Richard Staaf

Slippery Rock University

of Pennsylvania

1/20/15 to 3/13/15

3/17/15 to 5/7/15

Stephen Baldanzi - NAI

Music

Steve Kraus – PES

Music

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There are 3 items for Board Action and 5 items For Information Only.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

The Administration recommends approval of the following Accounts Payable lists:

A. Supplemental Accounts Payable dated November 2014, in the amount of $8,258,157.81.

B. Accounts Payable list dated December 2014, in the amount of $202,125.78.

C. Supplemental Capital Reserve Fund Accounts Payable dated November 2014, in the

amount of $395,243.81.

D. Supplemental Technology Fund Accounts Payable dated November 2014, in the amount

of $40,888.51.

E. Supplemental 2000 NASH/Newman Stadium Construction Fund Accounts Payable dated

November 2014, in the amount of $0.00.

F. Supplemental CMS/IMS Construction Fund Accounts Payable dated November 2014,

in the amount of $0.00.

G. Supplemental Capital Financing Fund Accounts Payable dated November 2014, in the

amount of $241,088.00.

H. Supplemental Cafeteria Fund Accounts Payable dated November 2014, in the amount of

$2,459.42.

FINANCE REPORT

December 17, 2014

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II. BUDGETARY TRANSFERS

The Administration recommends the approval of the following budgetary transfers within the

framework of the 2014-2015 budget, in accordance with the provision of Section 687 of the School

Laws of Pennsylvania:

FROM TO AMOUNT

2200-300 Purch Prof & Tech Svcs

Support Svcs – Instructional Staff

1100-700 Property

Regular Programs – Elem/Sec

$ 1,700

2300-600 Supplies

Support Services - Administration

2600-600 Supplies

Operation & Maint of Plant Svcs

$ 50

2800-600 Supplies

Support Services – Central

1100-600 Supplies

Regular Programs – Elem/Sec

$ 100

1100-200 Benefits

Regular Programs – Elem/Sec

1100-700 Property

Regular Programs – Elem/Sec

$ 3,636

TOTAL TRANSFERS FOR THE MONTH 5,486 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET 0.0039%

TOTAL TRANSFERS YEAR TO DATE 24,524 PERCENT OF TOTAL BUDGET 0.0176%

III. APPOINTMENT OF DELINQUENT EARNED INCOME TAX COLLECTORS

A Resolution will be provided by the Solicitor naming Keystone Collection Group for

appointment of the Delinquent Earned Income Tax Collector for the North Allegheny School

District for the areas of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall Township, and the Town of

McCandless for the period of 2011 and prior for as long as Keystone Collections Group remains

the EIT Collector for the ANTCC.

For Information Only

In 2012, Act 32 was implemented for the District’s municipalities. Act 32 requires all Political

Subdivisions (PSD’s) in the Commonwealth to choose an existing or new earned income tax

collector for that District. North Allegheny School District is a member of the Allegheny North

Tax Collection District (ANTCD). The ANTCD chose Keystone Collection Group as the earned

income tax collector for the years 2012 and forward.

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LISTS

The Administration reports the following Student Activities expenditures for October 2014:

A. Carson Middle $16,960.04

B. Ingomar Middle 8,608.95

C. Marshall Middle 12,443.34

D. NA Intermediate 23,461.36

E. NA Senior High School 111,450.33

F. NA Athletic 103,797.53

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

II. RECAPITULATION REPORT

Balance as of November 30, 2014 61,097,283

November Payroll Estimate 5,100,000

Group Insurance Estimate 1,300,000

Utilities & Advance Payments 800,000

Accounts Payable Estimate 900,000

Social Security & Retirement Estimate 1,483,000

Sub Total 9,583,000

Total 51,514,283

III. EXPENDITURE/REVENUE 2014-15 FORECAST

5 MONTHS

2014-15 2014-15 ACTUALS +

BUDGET 5 MONTHS FORECAST

REVENUE TOTAL ACTUAL TOTAL VARIANCE

LOCAL REVENUE 106,611,250 91,170,763 106,625,119 13,869

STATE REVENUE 27,979,456 7,970,690 28,303,441 323,985 (1)

FEDERAL REVENUE 1,707,233 (376,940) 1,677,274 (29,959)

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 3,241,159 3,285,269 3,285,269 44,110

TOTAL REVENUE 139,539,098 102,049,782 139,891,103 352,005

EXPENDITURE

1000 SALARIES 67,310,967 20,004,555 66,315,511 995,456 (2)

2000 BENEFITS 35,393,086 12,189,947 34,580,523 812,563 (3)

3000 PROF SRVCS 3,332,843 792,065 3,297,690 35,153

4000 PURCH PROP SRVCS 3,927,387 1,654,828 3,648,006 279,381

5000 OTHER PURCH SRVCS 6,420,238 2,336,946 6,307,610 112,628

6000 SUPPLIES 3,869,915 1,391,578 3,810,112 59,803

7000 REPLACEMENT EQUIP 621,834 127,456 570,523 51,311

8000 OTHER OBJECTS 4,451,402 1,791,479 4,553,645 (102,243)

9000 OTHER FINANCING 14,211,426 10,732,205 14,205,527 5,899

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 139,539,098 51,021,059 137,289,147 2,249,951

* Budget Estimates are based on past year(s) average. Some variances may occur due to timing differences

from year to year.

(1) Includes Ready to Learn Block Grant additional allocation and debt reimbursement positive variance.

(2) Includes savings in facilities due to unpaid leave, special education assistants currently lower than budgeted,

professional salaries savings due to child rearing leaves and lower than budgeted amounts.

(3) Includes savings from decrease in estimate of medical rate increase.

Designated/

Assigned Undesignated

FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 8,609,938 8,715,860

LESS FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION TO BUDGET (3,241,159) -

ESTIMATED 2014-15 REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES (393,083) 2,995,039

PROJECTED FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 4,975,696 11,710,899

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

IV. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RELATED INTEREST INCOME AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2014

10/31/2014

ENDING

BALANCE

NET

CHANGE

11/30/2014

ENDING

BALANCE

GENERAL FUND

PNC BANK * 62,165,038.30$ (1,067,755.55)$ 61,097,282.75$

PSDLAF * 6,589.52 0.01 6,589.53

PLGIT * 860,006.25 - 860,006.25

WEST VIEW SAVINGS * 51,973.35 3.95 51,977.30

FEDERATED INVESTORS 113,632.88 0.94 113,633.82

TOTAL 63,197,240.30$ (1,067,750.65)$ 62,129,489.65$

*Includes term investments - may involve penalty for early withdrawal. These investments do not include accrued interest.

CAFETERIA FUND

FIRST NATIONAL BANK 928,959.45$ 247,612.30$ 1,176,571.75$

PSDLAF 16,332.04 0.07 16,332.11

STUDENT ACCOUNT BALANCES (192,741.29)

TOTAL 945,291.49$ 247,612.37$ 1,000,162.57$

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

PNC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 7,578,021.49$ (394,958.59)$ 7,183,062.90$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED NET OF TRANSFERS (1,661,465.01)$

REMAINING BALANCE 5,521,597.89$

TECHNOLOGY FUND

PLGIT 526,618.17$ (34,748.70)$ 491,869.47$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (92,883.36)$

REMAINING BALANCE 398,986.11$

NASH/NEWMAN STADIUM CONSTRUCTION

PNC 300 NASH CONSTRUCTION FUND 7,944.07$ 0.30$ 7,944.37$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (16,999.99)$

REMAINING BALANCE (9,055.62)$

CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND

PNC CMS/IMS CONSTRUCTION FUND 101,224.64$ 3.88$ 101,228.52$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (72,065.48)$

REMAINING BALANCE 29,163.04$

CAPITAL FINANCING FUND

US BANK CAPITAL FINANCING FUND 456,715.47$ (241,059.78)$ 215,655.69$

PROJECTS ENCUMBERED (163,500.53)$

REMAINING BALANCE 52,155.16$

SWAPTION FUND

PNC SWAPTION FUND 5,706,551.72$ (194,802.33)$ 5,511,749.39$

NEWMAN STADIUM

PSDLAF 88,858.87$ 0.36$ 88,859.23$

GRAND TOTAL 78,608,466.22$ (1,685,703.14)$ 76,922,763.08$

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY (Continued)

V. SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2014

BANK ACCOUNTS - STATUS CMS IMS MMS NAI NASH NASH

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

ATHLETIC

STUDENT

ACTIVITIES

CASH BALANCE - 09/30/2014 $33,481.49 $57,829.99 $50,166.04 $123,466.72 $325,127.64 $137,681.39

DEPOSITS - OCTOBER 2014 13,061.18 7,467.65 4,884.25 36,663.70 108,323.26 93,687.54

SUBTOTAL 46,542.67 65,297.64 55,050.29 160,130.42 433,450.90 231,368.93

EXPENDITURES - OCTOBER 2014 16,960.04 8,608.95 12,443.34 23,461.36 111,450.33 103,797.53

CASH BALANCE - 10/31/2014 $29,582.63 $56,688.69 $42,606.95 $136,669.06 $322,000.57 $127,571.40

PLUS $ IN:

PLGIT MM $472.60 $971.38 $4,703.44 $4,251.54 $88,121.54 $2,545.00

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There are 8 items for Board Action.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. APPOINTMENT(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following Appointment(s):

Professional

Dena Finnegan 50% ESAP, MCK Substitute

Effective 12/2/14-6/12/15 Step 1

Column A

$10,623

Emily Clawson Family & Consumer Science, NAI Temp. Prof.

(for T. Slowik) Step 3

Effective 1/26/15 Column A

$48,828

(Pro-rated)

The Administration recommends approval of the following Professional Substitute(s) to work

on an as-needed basis starting at $80.00/day.

Timothy Buresh Michelle English Morgan Hess

Jessica Ilkin Sarah Manis Taylor Pastrick

Renee Patrick Renu Sehgal

The Administration recommends approval of the following Volunteer to work with the High

School Jazz Ensemble as a professional musician:

Joe Badaczewski

Paraprofessional

Jennifer Jorden Business Secretary, NAI $14.42/hr.

Effective 12/17/14 Class I-B

(for C. Sena) 4 Hours/Day

216 Days/Yr.

Bridget Kiley Special Education Assistant, MCK $13.22/hr.

Effective 12/8/14 Class II-C

(for H. Goehring) 7 Hours/Day

187 Days/Yr.

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

December 17, 2014

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The Administration recommends approval of the following Paraprofessional Substitute(s) to

work on an as-needed basis starting at $8.50/hour.

Kathleen Madler Marchell Palguta

Classified

Taylor Cichello Garage Helper, Transportation $14.36/hr.

Effective 1/5/15

(for C. Marek)

James Pezzana Temporary Custodian, Facilities $10.50/hr.

Effective 11/30/14

Athletic

The Administration recommends approval of the following Student Employees to work on an

as needed basis as Pool Lifeguard(s) at $7.75/hr.:

Nicholas Fleisner Jonathan Hydock

II. WAGE/STATUS CHANGE(S)

Professional

The Administration recommends approval of a change from the day-to-day substitute rate to

$164.00 for John Inserra, substituting at NAI. The effective date for this change is 11/14/14.

Paraprofessional

The Administration recommends approval of a wage increase for the following

Paraprofessional Employee(s) based on anniversary date of hire:

EFFECTIVE

DATE

Marlene Hunter Transfer from Student Services $21.47/hr.

Assistant, BWE Class I-A

To Elementary Principal’s 8 Hours/Day

Secretary, BWE 216 Days/Yr.

Effective 1/26/15

(for S. Hubert)

Classified

The Administration recommends approval of a wage increase for the following Classified

Employee(s) based on anniversary date of hire:

EFFECTIVE

FROM TO DATE

Timothy Benson $19.82/hr. $20.48/hr. 1/5/15

Alex Felkar $19.82/hr. $20.48/hr. 1/5/15

Michael Hentosz $18.01/hr. $18.83/hr. 1/5/15

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Ronald Perry $18.01/hr. $18.83/hr. 1/5/15

James Ross $19.82/hr. $20.48/hr. 1/5/15

Keith Rust $19.82/hr. $20.48/hr. 1/5/15

Anthony Stelluto $18.01/hr. $18.83/hr. 1/5/15

Michael Boeh Transfer from Extra-Board $18.01/hr.

Bus Driver, Transportation

to Full-Time Bus Driver, Transportation

Effective 12/2/14

(for C. Poff)

Robert Buchert Transfer from Temporary Custodian, $13.31/hr.

Facilities to Utility Custodian

Effective 12/22/14

(for. R. Dauer)

III. AGREEMENT

The Administration recommends the approval of the agreement regarding employee 701724.

IV. LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – BICHLER

The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Leave of Absence for Scott Bichler,

Driver, Transportation Department, effective January 5, 2015 (p.m.) through January 30, 2015.

V. CHILD REARING LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – HUNTER

The Administration recommends approval of an unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence for

Nicole Hunter, Teacher, Marshall Middle School, effective December 17, 2014 through

January 28, 2015.

VI. EXTENSION OF LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE – BUDZINSKI

The Administration recommends approval of an Extension of an unpaid Leave of Absence for

Paul Budzinski, Driver, Transportation Department, from September 30, 2014 (p.m.) through

November 26, 2014 to September 30, 2014 (p.m.) through January 30, 2015.

VII. HONORARIA

The Administration recommends approval of the following Honoraria Application(s):

PROJECT PERIOD

Pat Niven Science Fair 11/26/14 – 3/13/15 $250.00

Beth Frisco Staff Development Instruction 2/11/15 – 2/11/15 $ 75.00

Tina Tomczak Staff Development Instruction 3/4/15 – 3/4/15 $ 75.00

Kristen Zaccari Staff Development Instruction 3/4/15 – 3/4/15 $ 75.00

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The Administration respectfully requests honorarium payment of $75 for one night and $150

for two nights for the following staff members who taught and provided overnight supervision

for fifth graders at Camp Kon-O-Kwee during the 2014/2015 school year:

Bradford Woods Elementary Ingomar Elementary

Flaherty, Mimi (1) Boronyak, Dean (2)

Janardhanan, Archana (2) Dietz, Lisa (2)

Krepp, Denise (2) Giglio, Flo (2)

Lundy, Ryan (2) Miller, Kathy (2)

Mascari, Matthew (1) Myler, Gregory (2)

McElroy, Jennifer (2) Smoyer, James (2)

Miko, Ashley (1) Sweeney, Julia (2)

Neumeyer, Renae (2) Wally, Barbara (1)

Schmidt, Steve (2) Zelik, Susan (1)

Sekelik, Krista (2) (9)

(10)

Marshall Elementary

Franklin Elementary Babusci, Matthew (2)

Arlow, Suzie (2) Clements, Patrick (2)

Bielawski, Michael (2) Crawford, Mark (2)

Borkowski, Danielle (1) Daniels, Gail (2)

Casciotti, Ryan (2) Danley, Marilyn (2)

Cubellis, Laurie (2) Esswein, Heather (2)

Dudas, Judy (2) Froehlich, Megan (2)

Keefer, Holly (2) Groves, Sara (2)

Koma, Susan (2) Hudec, Brian (2)

Kraniou, Dean (2) Lepant, Charlene (2)

Orosz, Robin (2) Mascari, Matthew (2)

Price, Carly (2) McLaughlin, Julie (2)

Schlenke, Elizabeth (2) Rich, Susan (2)

(12) Seiferth, Paul (2)

Tomczak, Tina (2)

Hosack Elementary Voland, James (2)

Bricker, Robert (2) Werner, Barbara (2)

Gillis, Keith (2) Zaccari, Kristen (2)

Kralic, Christina (1) Zallow, Denise (2)

Kremmel, Anthony (2) (19)

Landy, Danielle (2)

Moses, Rayne (1)

Sundo, Deb (2)

Yeakel, Harry (2)

(8)

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McKnight Elementary Peebles Elementary Berendowski, Diana (2) Cornell, Jenna (2)

Biro, Christie (2) Head, Jillian (1)

Buches, Stephen (2) Jackson, Christopher (1)

Garrett, Kaitlin (2) Kraus, Steve (2)

Graner, Jan (2) Luce, Jennifer (2)

Hudec, Brian (2) Moots, Jenna (1)

Kozak, Carol (2) Oldham, Scott (2)

Morton, Dennis (1) Spagnol, Stephanie (2)

Smith, Erin (2) Zunski, Penny (1)

Stewart, Kelly (2) (9)

Stinelli, Amy (2)

Thieret, Angie (2)

Vandergrift, Joann (2)

Zaspel, Kurt (2)

(14)

VIII. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S)

The Administration recommends approval of the following Winter 2014 Supplemental

Contract(s):

*

Not a District Employee

1 First Time Supplemental Contract Holder for a specific contract

(s) One contract shared by more than one person

Supplemental Contract Resignations/Cancellations

1*

Adam Dutton Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach (M) Volunteer

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There is 1 item for Board Action.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the contract from Connectivity

Communications to purchase 4100 licenses for Kaspersky anti-virus software to replace the

current McAfee anti-virus product. The contract will be for a three year term from January 1,

2015 to December 31, 2018. The total cost of the contract including implementation and support

costs will be $91,314.00

For Information

The current cost of a license for the McAfee anti-virus software is $11.75. The yearly per

license cost for the Kaspersky anti-virus software is $10.77 per year for the first two

years. There will be no charge for the third year.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REPORT

December 17, 2014

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There are 12 items for Board Action and 1 item For Information Only.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. JOINT PURCHASING BOARD

The Administration recommends the North Allegheny School District’s participation in a Joint

Purchasing Board with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit to obtain purchasing benefits without the

requirement to participate in the formal bid process.

The agreement will be attached to the Official Minutes.

II. DISPOSAL OF CAFETERIA TABLES

The Administration recommends approval to declare 12 cafeteria tables at Ingomar Elementary

School as unnecessary and unused for the purpose of disposing of said tables.

III. DISPOSAL OF CARSON MIDDLE SCHOOL WEIGHT EQUIPMENT

The Administration recommends approval to declare 11 pieces of stationary weight equipment at

Carson Middle School as unnecessary and unused for the purpose of sale or disposal of said

equipment.

IV. DISPOSAL OF NORTH ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WEIGHT

EQUIPMENT

The Administration recommends approval to declare 13 pieces of stationary weight equipment at

North Allegheny Intermediate School as unnecessary and unused for the purpose of sale or

disposal of said equipment.

V. DONATION OF EQUIPMENT

The Administration recommends approval of a donation from Gopher Sports of 164 items to the

District with a total retail value of $39,542.54. These items include small equipment, side

games, and programs to be utilized by the Physical Education Department.

VI. NASH – LIMESTONE MASONRY REPAIRS CONSULTANT

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Edward Meinert, Architect,

for a cost of $13,500 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary

construction oversight services for the repairs to the limestone masonry on various areas of the

exterior at NASH.

PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT

December 17, 2014

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For Information

This work will address problems with the existing limestone that is on the exterior of the building in

various areas at NASH. Any additional services required shall be done in accordance with the

hourly rates provided with their proposal.

VII. NASD - SECURITY CAMERA CONSULTANT

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Tower Engineering, Inc. for a

cost of $39,327 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the construction

oversight services for the replacement and installation of interior and exterior security cameras at

Franklin Elem., Hosack Elem., Ingomar Elem., McKnight Elem., Peebles Elem., Carson

Middle/Central Administration, Ingomar Middle, NASH, Baierl Center and

Facilities/Transportation buildings.

For Information

This project was identified as a recommended improvement by the consultant who performed the

Vulnerability Analysis of the District’s facilities. Any additional services required shall be done in

accordance with the hourly rates provided with their proposal.

VIII. NASH – GYM/WEIGHT ROOM/LOCKER ROOM/WRESTLING ROOM AIR

HANDLING UNIT REPLACEMENT CONSULTANT

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from BDA Engineering, Inc. for a

cost of $16,281.00 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary

construction oversight services for the replacement of the 12 heating and ventilation units for these

areas that that were installed at this school in 1974.

For Information

These units are in poor condition and we are experiencing ongoing problems with their operation.

Any additional services required shall be done in accordance with the hourly rates provided with

their proposal.

IX. HOSACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PAVING REPLACEMENT CONSULTANT

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Richard P. Rauso, ASLA for

a cost of $12,600.00 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary

construction oversight services for the replacement of the driveways and parking lot paving at this

sites.

For Information

This project was included in the 2015/16 Capital Funding Plan. Any additional services required

shall be done in accordance with the hourly rates provided with their proposal.

X. MARSHALL ELEMENTARY AND MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOLS - GAS

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AGREEMENT

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the Gas Transportation Service Agreement from

Peoples TWP LLC for the delivery of the natural gas to the Marshall Elementary and Marshall

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Middle Schools. The term for the contract for the natural gas transportation will be from January 1,

2015 to December 31, 2017 and the cost will for the natural gas transportation shall be $1.90/Mcf

plus the applicable balancing fee that is approved by the PUC on a yearly basis.

For Information

This contract reflects a 61% discount off of the full tariff rate which is a significant savings over the

normal utility price. The complete agreement will be attached to the Official Minutes.

XI. RENEWAL OF FEE WAIVER REQUEST – GREATER PITTSBURGH SICHUAN-

CHONGQING ASSOCIATION

The Administration recommends granting a 100% waiver of rental fees from December 18, 2014

through December 17, 2019, or sooner, if the Board Policy/Administrative Procedures are changed

in the future, for Greater Pittsburgh Sichuan-Chongqing Association – with the requirement that

they submit their roster annually to verify their compliance with residency requirements for the

continuation of the 100% waiver of rental fees. They have submitted the necessary information to

utilize North Allegheny School District facilities pursuant to Administrative Procedures #7110 -

General Provisions and Procedures for Use of School Facilities.

For Information

The above-named is a non-profit organization that has provided the documentation for a fee waiver.

The organization is comprised of 81% North Allegheny residents and they are eligible for a 100%

fee waiver for use of North Allegheny School District facilities. The information required by

Administrative Procedures #7110 is on file in the Facilities Department offices.

XII. MCKNIGHT WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER CONSULTANT

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the proposal from RSSC Architecture for a cost

of $12,650.00 to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and provide the necessary

construction oversight services for the installation of a new walk-in cooler/freezer at McKnight

Elementary School. Any additional services shall be in accordance with the hourly rates that were

submitted with the proposal.

For Information

This work will be supported by the Cafeteria Fund.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. DONATION – TORO SNOW BLOWER

The Administration recommends acceptance of a donation of a Toro Power Max snow blower

from Charles L. Beachler. The value of this donation is $599.00. The snow blower will be used

at Carson Middle School.

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There are 2 items for Board Action.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – TRANSLATION SERVICES

The Special Education and Pupil Services Department is recommending the approval of the

Memorandum of Understanding between the North Allegheny School District and the Allegheny

Intermediate Unit (AIU) to continue participation in the consortium in which the AIU’s K-12

English as a Second Language (ESL) Department will be in a contractual agreement with

TransPerfect Remote Interpreting, for a period of one year, to provide telephone voice

interpretation for non-English speaking parents and families in participating school districts. A

one-time annual fee of $120.00 will be charged to cover operating costs, contractual minimums,

and fees. Payment of actual usage costs would be at a rate not to exceed $1.69 per minute.

II. SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT

The Special Education Department is recommending approval of the Special Transportation

contract between the North Allegheny School District and the guardian of Student #226555 for

transportation to and from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind (WPSB) due to the

student’s significant health concerns. This contract provides for the reimbursement of mileage

costs at the current IRS reimbursement rate.

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES REPORT

December 17, 2014

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There are 2 items for Board Action and 3 items For Information Only.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. WAIVER OF BOARD POLICY #3330 – STUDENT FIELD TRIPS

The Administration recommends waiver of Board Policy #3330 and approval of the Band

students attending the PMEA All-State Band Festival (listed below) during the period of March

25 through March 28, 2015. The students will be missing three (3) consecutive days of school.

II. THE PMEA ALL-STATE BAND FESTIVAL - HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

The Administration respectfully requests permission for the North Allegheny Band students to

travel to the PMEA All-State Band Festival in Hershey, Pennsylvania from Wednesday, March

25, 2015 through Saturday, March 28, 2015, to participate in the PMEA All-State Band

Festival. There will be 8 students participating in this trip.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

I. NAI SKI CLUB

NAI is interested in instituting a Ski Club this school year. Three dates (two Fridays and one

Sunday) will be identified and NASD staff members will serve as chaperones. The cost for a

Friday session will be approximately $55 and this will include the price of a lift ticket and

transportation. A Sunday session will cost approximately $65. For an additional cost, students

will have the opportunity to rent skis, snowboards, and helmets as well. There is no cost to the

School District for the NAI Ski Club.

II. NASH NEWS – as reported by John Gnalian

DECA- On Monday, December 8, 2014, the North Allegheny DECA Chapter participated at the

PA DECA District II Competition at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel in Coraopolis. Sixty-

one students competed in various marketing-related areas. Forty-five competitors qualified to

compete at the DECA State Conference which will be held in Hershey, PA February 24-26,

2015, with 13 First Place winners.

NATV- In conjunction with Key Club, NATV is producing our first-ever Lip Dub on December

19th. The entire NASH student body as well as the faculty will be “Rockin’ Around the

Christmas Tree” to celebrate our school spirit. This is a huge undertaking and the NATV

Leadership Team and Key Club Officers are doing an outstanding job putting it all together. The

STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT

December 17, 2014

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video will be available for viewing the week of December 22nd. The NATV studios have been

visited recently by representatives from two Pittsburgh area school districts planning to start or

upgrade their TV Media programs. The NATV curriculum, layout and organization have been

used as a model by several local districts in the past as well.

The North Star - Our newspaper Editor in Chief, Maria Graziano, recently took first place for

Cover Art at the regional PSPA competition held at Point Park University. She will continue on

to the state competition at Penn State in March.

Best Buddies - Our December activity day is Wednesday, December 10th. This will be our

holiday party, and we have lots of fun activities planned. We will be showing a holiday movie,

playing games, decorating cookies and gingerbread houses, taking lots of pictures together, and

enjoying each other’s company. It is sure to be a great Best Buddies activity! We also have

organized a school fundraiser for December 23rd to benefit both our Best Buddies chapter and

Syrian Refugees. It involves a competition between two teachers, and the whole student body is

involved! We are expecting it to be a huge success!

NA Wrestling - The wrestling team did a community service project on Sunday, November

9th

with the Light of Life mission organization. It was the first time that Light of Life attempted

a serving project called “American Meal,” where outside groups provide, prepare, and serve the

food for approximately 150 people on the North Side of Pittsburgh. The meal was served at New

Hope Community Church.

Teaching Peace Initiative- Mrs. Bielawski and Mrs. Rosato have been taking 15 students to

Peebles Elementary School for four weeks for The Teaching Peace Initiative. This is a student-

lead, student-run nonprofit organization that works to bring comprehensive peace education to

students across the country and the world. The program inspires a generation of proactive

peacemakers through comprehensive curricula that stress the values of tolerance and open-

mindedness. The North Allegheny Senior High School students are currently working with

5th

graders.

Student Council - NASH Student Council collected 9,285 cans in its annual food drive to

benefit the North Hills Community Food Bank. Currently, Student Council is running Santa’s

Stocking, an annual gift drive. Homerooms raise money and buy gifts for children attending

Glade Run, a school/extended care center for children with mental and behavior health problems.

The Staff Appreciation committee will also be hosting a Holiday luncheon for the teachers.

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III. NAI News – as reported by Andrew Turzai

Hour of Code: 431 students at NAI signed up to participate in what promises to be part of the

largest on-line learning event in American history: The Hour of Code. The hour is part of

Computer Science Education Week (December 8 - 14). The goal is to get people to think, create,

and have a blast - all while learning some computer programming. This year’s goal is to bring

the Hour of Code to 100 million people. Many students at NAI participated in the Hour of Code.

Hearing from the student body, many found the event to be fun and the students felt that they had

learned something from the event.

GOAL: GOAL students from NAI’s App Think Tank requested the chance to bring The Hour of

Code to all NAI students. The event went great, with many students attending The Hour of Code.

The students of NAI are very appreciative for the well-run event.

Santa Stocking: The Santa Stocking Service Project conducted by the students of NAI went

great this past Thursday, December 11, 2014. Mr. Zavacky and Mrs. Hunt, the Student Council

Advisors, both lead the project, making it a very successful one. This is a school-wide project in

which all students and staff members were given the opportunity to participate. Many students

throughout the school helped participate in the project. This year, NAI accepted 78 children from

the North Hills Food Bank, up to 10 years old. NAI teachers worked with a modified schedule to

help facilitate both this program and The Hour of Code during the same two-hour block. The

Santa Stocking Program was sponsored by NAI’s Student Council to provide holiday gifts for

those families struggling to do so. Homerooms are provided with the name, age, and wish lists

inside a stocking. Students shop and make donations providing the children with the gifts that

they wish to have for Christmas. Homerooms wrap their gifts and Student Council collects the

gifts. Family members of the children come to NAI and Student Council gives the gifts to the

families. As I helped distribute these gifts to the parents, it was truly a remarkable sight as it

touched me and many of the other students who participated in the event as well. On behalf of

Student Council, we thank everyone who participated in the project. It was truly sensational.

Spring Play: The spring play will be submitting a play for approval soon. Auditions will take

place on December 17th after school. All students regardless of experience are encouraged to

audition.

Astronomy Club: This month, the astronomy club recently had its first meeting at NASH. The

members of the club explored the night sky with online activities and apps.

Multi-Cultural Club: The first meeting for the multi-cultural club was also held recently. At the

meeting, students discussed ideas for activities to do in the club that support the world's cultural

diversity, and not to mention, NA's diversity. Members of the club are working towards creating

posters for the clubs to be approved in order to spread the news in NAI and NASH.

Student Council: Student Council had a very successful month. The members of Student

Council avidly participated in the Santa Stocking Project to help brighten kids’ Christmas.

Members of Student Council have also been having monthly committee meetings, along with

business meetings, and executive council meetings.

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There are 5 items for Board Action.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED

I. PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR REQUESTS

The Superintendent respectfully requests that the Board honor the following professional

seminar requests:

Name Conference Date Amount

Sherri Ludwig

(CAO)

Annual Government Update Seminar

Sponsor: Maher Duessel

Cranberry Township, PA

12/18-

12/19/2014

$ 26.21

Emily Dinger

(PES)

Jennifer Channel

Amy Libert

(McK)

Harry Yeakel

(HES)

2015 National Reading Recovery

K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference

Sponsor: Reading Recovery

Columbus, OH

2/8-2/10/2015

$ 549.00*

$ 549.00*

$ 1,128.00*

$ 949.00*

Katherine Curran

William Phillips

(CAO)

Pennsylvania Educational

Technology Expo & Conference

Sponsor: PAECT

Hershey, PA

2/8-2/11/2015

$ 1,209.97

$ 1,221.17

Margaret Hunkele

(CAO)

Attendance/Child Accounting

Professional Association Spring

Conference 2015

Sponsor: Attendance/Child

Accounting Professional Association

Hershey, PA

2/25-2/27/2015

$ 1,055.13

Robert Scherrer

(CAO)

AASA’s 150th Anniversary National

Conference on Education

Sponsor: AASA

San Diego, CA

2/25-2/28/2015

$ 2,199.00

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

December 17, 2014

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Todd Stefan

(NASH)

Pennsylvania Music Educators

Association State Conference &

Ensembles

Sponsor: PMEA

Hershey, PA

3/25-3/28/2015 $ 1,271.99

Joseph Prince

(MMS)

Valerie Cummings

(HES)

Virginia Hamilton Conference

Sponsor: Kent State Lifelong

Learning

Kent, OH

4/9-4/10/2015

$ 304.47

$ 120.00

Sarah Lavelle

Ernie Pontiere

Todd Stefan

(NASH)

Lisa Pontiere

(NAI)

National Association for Music

Education

Sponsor: NAfME

Providence, RI

4/9-4/12/2015

$ 1,720.90

$ 1,572.89

$ 1,592.89

$ 785.00

Jennifer Rosato

(NASH)

Penn State School Counselors

Advisory Council

Sponsor: PSU

State College, PA

4/24/2015

$ 168.00

Raymond Gualtieri

(CAO)

National Center for Education,

Research & Technology

Sponsor: NCERT

Orlando, FL

4/29-5/2/2015

$ 450.00

Sean Flaherty

Lori Partridge

(CAO)

Tyler Connect 2015

Sponsor: Tyler Technologies

Atlanta, GA

5/3-5/6/2015

$ 1,915.00

$ 1,915.00

*Title I

II. SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2015/2016

The Superintendent recommends approval of the attached Calendar for the 2014/2015 School

Year.

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III. SECOND READING AND REQUEST FOR ADOPTION – REVISED BOARD POLICY

#3890 – POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT TECHNIQUES

In accordance with Board Policy #1710, the Administration recommends adoption of revised

Board Policy #3890, Positive Behavioral Support Techniques, attached.

IV. SMALL GAMES OF CHANCE – NORTH ALLEGHENY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

The Superintendent respectfully requests the Board to approve recognition of the North

Allegheny Hockey Association as a non-profit civic and/or service association under the Local

Option Small Games of Chance Act and in compliance with Board Policy #8360.

For Information

Information required by Board Policy #8360 will be filed with the School Board office.

V. CONSULTING SERVICES – NORTH ALLEGHENY FOUNDATION

The Administration recommends to engage the Pennsylvania Association of School Business

Officials (PASBO), which provides school business administration consulting services, to

provide a comprehensive on-site review of the North Allegheny Foundation operations, at a cost

of $4,000, for professional fees and related expenses for a one-day study utilizing a two-member

team.

North Allegheny School District

2015/2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR

NUMBER OF DAYS IN SESSION

MONTH STAFF STUDENTS

August 2015 9 5

September 21 21

October 22* 21*

November 18 16

December 17 17

January 2016 20 19

February 21 20

March 21 20

April 21 21

May 21 21

June 4 3

TOTAL 195 184

IN-SERVICE DAYS

1. August 19

2. August 20

3. August 21

4. August 24

October 9 – * Act 80 Day

5. October 26

6. November 2

7. November 3

8. January 18

9. February 15

10. March 24

11. June 6

First Day for Students – August 25, 2015

Last Day for Students – June 3, 2016

In-service days are identified as “IN” followed by the sequential number of the in-service day,

“IN1” is the first in-service day and “IN2” is the second, etc.

(E), (S), (E/S) – indicates the end of the grading period for (E) Elementary and (S) Secondary

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2015/2016 School Calendar

August 2015

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17

18

19

IN 1

20

IN 2

21

IN 3

22

23 24

IN 4

25

1

26

2

27

3

28

4

29

30 31

5

October 2015

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

27

2

28

3

4 5

29

6

30

7

31

8

32

9 Act 80

Day

33

10

11 12 Columbus

Day

34

13

35

14

36

15

37

16

38

17

18 19

39

20

40

21

41

22

42

23

(E)

43

24

25 26

IN 5

27

44

28

45

29

(S)

46

30

47

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September 2015

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

6

2

7

3

8

4

9

5

6 7 Labor

Day

8

10

9

11

10

12

11

13

12

13 14 Rosh

Hashanah 14

15

15

16

16

17

17

18

18

19

20 21

19

22 Yom

Kippur

20

23

21

24

22

25

23

26

27 28

24

29

25

30

26

November 2015

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1 2 No

School

IN 6

3 Election

Day

IN 7

4

48

5

49

6

50

7

8 9

51

10

52

11

53

12

54

13

55

14

15 16

56

17

57

18

58

19

59

20

60

21

22 23

61

24

62

25

63

26 Thanks-

giving

27

28

29

30 No

School

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December 2015

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

64

2

65

3

66

4

67

5

6 7 Hanukkah

68

8

69

9

70

10

71

11

72

12

13 14

73

15

74

16

75

17

76

18

77

19

20 21

78

22

79

23

80

24 Christmas

Eve

25 Christmas

26 Kwanzaa

27

28 29 30 31 New

Year’s

Eve

February 2016

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

100

2

101

3

102

4

103

5

104

6

7 8

105

9

106

10

107

11

108

12

109

13

14 15 Presidents’

Day IN 9

16

110

17

111

18

112

19

113

20

21 22

114

23

115

24

116

25

117

26

118

27

29 29

119

January 2016

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1 New

Year’s

Day

2

3 4

81

5

82

6

83

7

84

8

85

9

10 11

86

12

87

13

88

14

89

15

(E/S)

90

16

17 18 MLK

Day

IN 8

19

91

20

92

21

93

22

94

23

24 25

95

26

96

27

97

28

98

29

99

30

31

March 2016

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

120

2

121

3

122

4

123

5

6 7

124

8

125

9

126

10

127

11

128

12

13 14

129

15

130

16

131

17

132

18

133

19

20 21

134

22

135

23

(E/S)

136

24

IN

10

25 Good

Friday

26

27 Easter

28 No

School

29

137

30

138

31

139

Winter Break

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April 2016

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

140

2

3

4

141

5

142

6

143

7

144

8

145

9

10 11

146

12

147

13

148

14

149

15

150

16

17 18

151

19

152

20

153

21

154

22 Passover

155

23

24

25

156

26 *Primary

Election

Day

157

24

158

28

159

29

160

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June 2016

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

182

2

183

3 Student’s

Last Day

(E/S)

184

4

5 6

IN

11

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14 15 16 17 18

19 Father’s

Day

20

21 22 23 24 25

26 27

28 29 30

May 2016

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1 2

161

3

162

4

163

5

164

6

165

7

8 Mother’s

Day

9

166

10

167

11

168

12

169

13

170

14

15

16

171

17

172

18

173

19

174

20

175

21

22 23

176

24

177

25

178

26

179

27

180

28

29 30 Memorial

Day

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181

Snow Contingency Days

February 15, 2016

March 28, 2016

* Please note: The Primary Elections are scheduled to

take place on April 26, 2016. A number of our school

buildings are currently used as polling places. Due to

our continued focus on safety and security, we would

prefer that students are not in the buildings when they

are being used by the community as polling places. The

District is currently working on a number of possible

long-term solutions for this issue. However, for April

2016, we will be considering the Primary Election Day

a ‘Contingency Winter Weather Give-Back Day.’ It is

not the normal practice of the North Allegheny School

District to ‘give back’ winter weather contingency days

that are not used during a particular year. This is a

pilot effort. Following Spring Break 2016, the

administration will begin a discussion with regard to

the possibility of cancelling classes on April 26,

depending on the number of days the District has had to

cancel during the winter due to inclement weather or

other emergencies. By the first week of April, a final

decision will be made and communicated to parents,

students, and staff. If no classes are held on April 26,

2016, employees will still report.

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Board Policy # 3890

Official School Board Policy

of the

North Allegheny School District

Second Reading

POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT TECHNIQUES

1.0 PURPOSE

Behavior support programs and techniques used with special education should be varied and

designed to develop and maintain skills that will enhance a student’s opportunity for learning.

Potential causes of behavior problems such as physical/medical conditions, environmental

factors, and staffing/program concerns should be reviewed before developing a specific behavior

support program. Behavior support programs must include research based practices and

techniques to develop and maintain skills that will enhance an individual student’s or eligible

child’s opportunity for learning and self-fulfillment [§14.133(a)].

1.1 The issue of student discipline procedures such as suspension and expulsion are not part

of this policy and are covered in other policies and procedures.

1.2 The North Allegheny School District has developed a three-level sequential intervention

plan for students whose behavior problems interfere with learning.

2.0 AUTHORITY

2.1 In compliance with Chapter 14 of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Special

Education Regulations and Standards, school entities have the primary responsibility for

ensuring that positive behavior support programs meet regulatory requirements,

including:

2.1.1 The training of personnel for the use of specific procedures, methods, and

techniques.

2.1.2 A written policy and procedures on the use of positive behavior support

techniques and obtaining parental consent prior to the use of restraints or intrusive

procedures [§14.133 (f)].

References:

Rev.

No.

Date

School

Law

Board

Policy

Admin.

Procedure

0 4/26/00 3890 3890

1 3/25/09 3890 3890

2 12/17/14 3890

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2.2 For a student whose behavior impedes his/her own learning or the learning of others, the

IEP team must consider strategies and supports, including positive behavioral

intervention, to address that behavior. The positive behavior support plan is based on a

functional behavior assessment, and this plan becomes part of the student’s IEP.

3.0 DEFINITIONS

3.1 Alternative Discipline – Providing reasonable and related redirection; oriented

consequences.

3.2 Alternative Skills – The teaching of replacement skills, general skills, and coping and

tolerance skills.

3.3 Aversive Techniques – Deliberate activities designed to establish a negative association

with specific behavior.

3.4 Behavior Support– The development, change, and maintenance of selected behaviors

through the systematic application of behavior change techniques.

3.5 Positive Behavior Support Plans – A plan for students with disabilities and eligible

young children, who require specific intervention, to address behavior that interferes with

learning. A positive behavior support plan shall be developed by the IEP team, be based

on a functional behavior assessment, and becomes part of the individual eligible young

child’s or student’s IEP. These plans must include methods that utilize positive

reinforcement and other positive techniques to shape a student’s or eligible young child’s

behavior, ranging from the use of positive verbal statements as a reward for good

behavior to specific tangible rewards.

3.6 Positive Techniques – Methods which utilize positive reinforcement to shape a student’s

behavior, ranging from the use of positive verbal statements as a reward for good

behavior to specific tangible rewards.

3.7 Restraints – The application of physical force, with or without the use of any device, for

the purpose of restraining the free movement of a student’s or eligible young child’s

body. The term does not include briefly holding, without force, a student or eligible

young child to calm or comfort him; guiding a student or eligible young child to an

appropriate activity; or holding a student’s or eligible young child’s hands to safely escort

him/her from one area to another. Excluded from this definition are hand-over-hand

assistance with feeding or task completion and techniques prescribed by a qualified

medical professional for reasons of safety or for therapeutic or medical treatment, as

agreed to by the student’s or eligible young child’s parents and specified in the IEP.

Devices used for physical safety or occupational therapy, seatbelts in wheelchairs or on

toilets used for balance and safety, safety harnesses in buses, and functional positioning

devices are examples of mechanical restraints that are excluded from this definition.

Restraints to control acute or episodic aggressive behavior or self-injurious behavior may

be used only when the student is acting in a manner as to be a clear and present danger to

himself/herself, to other students or to employees, and only when less restrictive

measures and techniques have proven to be or are less effective.

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4.0 GUIDELINES

4.1 Behavior support techniques shall be positive rather than negative measures to ensure that

all students and eligible children shall be free from demeaning treatment, the use of

aversive techniques, and the unreasonable use of restraints. Behavior support programs

must include research based practices and techniques to develop and maintain skills that

will enhance an individual student’s or eligible young child’s opportunity for learning

and self-fulfillment. The technique/intervention chosen for a particular student shall be

the least intrusive necessary and shall be in accordance with Chapter 14 of the current

Special Education Regulations and Standards.

4.2 Behavior support programs and plans must be based on a functional assessment of

behavior and utilize positive behavior techniques.

4.3 Aversive techniques, restraints, or discipline procedures, may not be used as a substitute

for a behavior support program. Prior to the use of more intrusive or restraining

measures, positive techniques for the development, change and maintenance of behavior

shall be attempted. The use of restraints is considered a measure of last resort, only to be

used after other less restrictive measures, including de-escalation techniques.

4.3.1 LEVEL 1

4.3.1.1 Level I is preventive and involves good classroom management

strategies and does not require a Positive Behavior Support Plan

attached to an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

4.3.1.2 Successful classroom management is a prerequisite to instruction and

involves not only responding effectively when problems occur but also

preventing problems from occurring by creating environments that

encourage learning and appropriate behavior. Among the various

strategies emphasized are:

4.3.1.2.1 Effective teaching practices

4.3.1.2.2 Frequent monitoring

4.3.1.2.3 Clear rules and procedures

4.3.1.2.4 Praise

4.3.1.2.5 Systematic reinforcement

4.3.1.2.6 Modeling

4.3.1.2.7 Verbal instruction of appropriate behavior

4.3.1.2.8 Classroom discussion and problem solving

4.3.1.2.9 Family involvement

4.3.1.2.10 Cooperation

4.3.2 LEVEL II

4.3.2.1 Level II involves specific interventions designed for individual

students and requires an individualized Positive Behavior Support Plan

attachment to the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

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4.3.2.2 Some students do not behave appropriately either because of deficits in

social skills or lack of motivation to perform in a manner

commensurate with their ability. In such cases, after completing a

functional behavior assessment, the IEP Team will develop a Positive

Behavior Support Plan following these guidelines:

4.3.2.2.1 Defining the behavior in objective and measurable terms.

4.3.2.2.2 Analyzing the problem carefully in terms of

antecedents, including environment factors, clearly

defined behavior(s), consequences, and function that

may be shaping or maintaining the inappropriate

behavior.

4.3.2.2.3 Developing a plan involving the least intrusive level of

intervention that is likely to be effective.

4.3.2.2.4 Evaluation of the plan periodically for effectiveness.

4.3.2.3 Some strategies emphasized here include:

4.3.2.3.1 Problem-solving sessions involving the student, parent,

teacher, psychologist, and other appropriate personnel

4.3.2.3.2 Behavioral contracting

4.3.2.3.3 Teaching alternative skills

4.3.2.3.4 Social skills training

4.3.2.3.5 Restructuring environment

4.3.2.3.6 Utilizing verbal prompts

4.3.2.3.7 Identifying and utilizing reinforcement techniques

4.3.2.3.8 Establishing and utilizing alternative disciplines

4.3.2.3.9 Providing, where appropriate, training and

support for IEP team members in the application of

behavioral techniques

4.3.2.4 Positive techniques for the development, change, and maintenance

of selected behaviors shall be attempted prior to the use of more

intrusive or restraining measures.

4.3.3 LEVEL III

4.3.3.1 Level III is very restrictive and is only considered after Level II

interventions are determined ineffective. In order for Level III

interventions to be used, the Individualized Education Program

Team will meet and formally add these procedures to the IEP.

Level III interventions are formal behavior support programs,

which are restrictive in nature and may modify the student’s rights

during implementation. They specifically focus on restraining

strategies and are considered more intrusive to personal freedom

than either Level I or Level II interventions.

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4.3.3.2 Restraints to control acute or episodic aggressive or self-injurious

behavior may be used only when the student or eligible young

child is acting in a manner as to be a clear and present danger to

himself/herself, to other students or to employees, and only when

less restrictive measures and techniques have proven to be or are

less effective.

4.3.3.2.1 The use of restraints to control the aggressive

behavior of an individual student or eligible young

child shall cause a meeting of the IEP Team within

10 school days of the inappropriate behavior

causing the use of restraints, unless the parent, after

written notice, agrees in writing to waive the

meeting. At this meeting, the IEP team shall

consider whether the student or eligible young child

needs a functional behavior assessment,

reevaluation, a new or revised positive behavior

support plan, or a change of placement to address

the inappropriate behavior.

4.3.3.2.2 The use of restraints may not be included in the

IEP, employed as punishment for the convenience

of staff, or as a substitute for an educational

program. The use of restraints may only be

included in a student’s or eligible young child’s IEP

when the following conditions apply:

4.3.3.2.2.1 The restraint is utilized with specific

component elements of positive

behavior support.

4.3.3.2.2.2 The restraint is used in

conjunction with the teaching of

socially acceptable alternative skills to

replace problem behavior.

4.3.3.2.2.3 Staff is authorized to use the

procedure and have received the staff

training required.

4.3.3.2.2.4 There is a plan in place for

eliminating the use of restraint

through the application of positive

behavior support.

4.3.3.2.3 The use of prone restraints is prohibited in

educational programs. Prone restraints are those in

which a student or eligible young child is held face

down on the floor.

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4.3.3.2.4 Mechanical restraints, which are used to control

involuntary movement or lack of muscular control

due to organic causes or conditions, may be

employed only when specified in the IEP, as

determined by a medical professional qualified to

make the determination, and as agreed upon by the

student’s parent.

4.3.3.2.5 Mechanical restraints shall prevent a student from

injuring him/herself or others and should not

prevent normative body positioning and

functioning.

4.3.3.3 The following aversive techniques of handling behavior are

considered inappropriate and may not be used in the District’s

special education program:

4.3.3.3.1 Corporal punishment

4.3.3.3.2 Punishment for a manifestation of a student’s

disability

4.3.3.3.3 Locked rooms, locked boxes, other locked

structures or spaces from which the student cannot

readily exit

4.3.3.3.4 Noxious substances

4.3.3.3.5 Deprivation of basic human rights, such as

withholding meals, water, or fresh air

4.3.3.3.6 Suspensions constituting a pattern

4.3.3.3.7 Treatment of a demeaning nature

4.3.3.3.8 Electric shock

4.3.3.4 Supports for school personnel: staff members who may be

involved in physically restraining a student, as determined by the

IEP team, will be provided Crisis Prevention Intervention training

on site at a mutually agreed time and date.

5.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Emergency procedures for behaviors that present a clear and present danger to student or others

may be delineated in the IEP. These emergency procedures may include such activities as:

5.1 Parent contact to immediately remove student from school.

5.2 Notifying police.

5.2.1 Subsequent to a referral to law enforcement for students with disabilities who

have positive behavior support plans, an updated functional behavior assessment

and positive behavior support plan must be completed [§14.33(h)].

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5.3 Notifying mental health agencies.

5.4 Calling emergency services and ambulances.