June 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Agenda |
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Executive Session (6:15PM)
- School Safety and Security Presentation - Chief Matt Tharp |
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call
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Approval of Agenda - Regular Meeting of June 23, 2025
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Remarks by Visitors
(As per the Fort Cherry School District Policy for Conducting Meetings of the Board of School Directors) |
Action on the approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 19, 2025
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Secretary's Correspondence
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Treasurer's Actions
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Action on the approval of Bills for Payments
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Action on the approval of Treasurer's Report Account Summaries
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Action on the approval of Budget Control Reports
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Reports
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Board Reports
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Solicitor's Report
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Superintendent's Report
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Personnel and Curriculum
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Acknowledge the resignation of Mrs. Rebecca Lake, Business & Computer Information Technology Teacher, effective August 15, 2025.
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Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Peter Speakman, Network Technician, effective May 30, 2025.
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Action on the approval to hire _______________________ as Elementary Principal/Transportation Director, per the Act 93 agreement, contingent upon final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork. Final salary will include a stipend for Transportation Director duties.
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Action on the approval to hire Mr. Michael Schafer, professional employee, High School Business Computer & Informational Technology Teacher, per the FCEA Collective Bargaining agreement, Master's level Step 1, contingent on the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork. Mr. Schafer will start in August for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Action on the approval to hire Ms. Hannah Garry as Assistant Band Director per the FCEA collective bargaining agreement, contingent upon the receipt and final review of any and all new hire paperwork.
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Action on the approval of Mrs. Debbie Schaub as the Prom Sponsor per the FCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Action on the approval of the five (5) year ACT 93 Agreement effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, pending Solicitor's approval.
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Action on the approval of the employment agreement with Mrs. Pam Staley, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, as attached.
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Action on the approval to introduce "Just Around the Corner" curriculum in Ms. Zibert's 4th Grade Science class. The video is currently being shown in 5th Grade.
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Action on the approval of a two year renewal for Elementary School Discovery Education curriculum (Kindergarten - 6th grade), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 per the attached quote for $1,880.00.
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Buildings and Grounds
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Action to ratify the purchase of masonry materials from Garland Company (originally approved on April 28, 2025), utilizing Omnia Partners-Public Sector Contract #PW1925, in the amount of $51,207.25 for the summer masonry project, funded by the 2022 Bond fund.
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Action to ratify the purchase of the outdoor bleacher sets from C.M. Eichenlaub Company for $16,922.00. Option 1 was chosen, per the attached quote (one set ordered May 19, 2025. Another set is needed. Total quote for two sets attached)
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Action on the approval to purchase two Kaivac bathroom cleaning systems from Pitt Specialty Supply, Inc for $11,606.99 per the attached quote.
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Action on the approval to purchase new High School cafeteria tables from W. B. Mason Interiors, PA Co-Stars 035-E22-157, for $56,045.00, per the attached quote and new layout.
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Action on the approval to purchase High School Senior Wall graphic from Novum Designs for $307.75, per the attached quote.
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Action on the approval to purchase graphics for Softball and Baseball dugouts from Novum Designs for $12,347.56, per the attached quote.
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Action on the approval to accept the quote from Bozic Communications, Inc. in the amount of $7,238.88 to connect the Elementary Center to the generator for backup power supply.
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Action on the approval to hire Vevo Painting, Inc. to prepare and paint the High School locker rooms for $17,182.00, per the attached quote. Equipment, labor and materials are included.
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Transportation
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Finance
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Action on the approval of the adoption of the Total Tax Structure - Resolution No. 6 - 2025-06-23.
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Action on the approval to adopt the 2025-2026 Budget and Setting of Real Estate Millage for the 2025-2026 fiscal year - Resolution No. 7 - 2025-06-23.
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Action on the approval to adopt the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Act - Resolution No. 8 - 2025-06-23.
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Action on the approval to transfer $200,000.00 from General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund.
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Action on the approval to transfer $50,000.00 from General Fund to the Technology Fund.
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Technology
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Action on the approval on a four (4) year contract renewal for Sapphire Software, Student Information System, for an annual fee of $24,626.00 per year plus $1,050.00 support service fee per year, per the attached quote. Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2029.
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Action on the approval of the agreement between Fort Cherry School District and CCL Technologies for Microsoft licensing for the 2025–26 school for $6,509.00 per the attached agreement.
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Action on the approval of the contract with CCL Technologies to provide full Managed Information Technology Services for $7,850.00 per month, effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
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Action on the approval of the quote from CDW Amplified IT for Google Workspace Services at a cost of $4,095.00 for a one-year term, per the attached quote.
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Action on the approval to hire Seimens to replace two NVRs (servers), install and program all 118 cameras, and train all personnel on the new system. The agreement also includes service and maintenance for a 3 year period beginning July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028. The contract total is $68,796.64 as attached.
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Action on the approval of the agreement between Intermediate Unit 1 and Fort Cherry School District for the yearly renewal of video conferencing software for the monthly board meeting for $83.00, per the attached quote.
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Athletics
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Action on the approval for the Boys Basketball Team to attend an overnight team retreat at Jumonville Retreat Center in Uniontown, PA on the tentative dates November 14-16, 2025, or a make-up date if applicable. Trip will be funded by the Basketball boosters.
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Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Vincent Gasbarro, volunteer Assistant Boys' Varsity Basketball coach.
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Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Frank Gasbarro, volunteer Assistant Boys' Varsity Basketball coach.
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Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Cam Hanley, volunteer Assistant Boys' Varsity Basketball coach.
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Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Alec Ferrari, volunteer Assistant Boys' Varsity Basketball coach.
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Activities
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Action on the approval to purchase Junior High Cheerleading uniforms for $3,947.83 per the attached quote. (funds from the 2024-2025 budget)
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Acknowledge Mrs.Caitlin Bauman as Fort Cherry Elementary Center PTO President for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Policy
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Miscellaneous
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Action on the approval of a lease agreement with Blueprints Early Learning Programming as the Lessee and Fort Cherry School District as the Lessor effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026.
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Action on the approval of a one year meal service agreement with Blueprints for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Action on the approval of the MOU between Blueprints and Fort Cherry School District regarding coordinated activities and services for our children and families.
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Action on the approval of a Special Education Services Agreement one year contract between Fort Cherry School District and Avella Area School District for the 2025-2026 school year, subject to final review and approval of the District’s Solicitor.
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Action on the approval to renew the NFHS agreement for a five (5) year term, August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030, at no additional cost to the District.
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Public Comment
(As per the Fort Cherry School District Policy for Conducting Meetings of the Board of School Directors) |
Executive Session
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Adjournment
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