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South Fayette Township School District
                                           Regular Meeting
                                                 Minutes

                                        Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The Regular Meeting of the South Fayette Township Board of School Directors was called to order at
7:42 PM in the Studio, in the High School by President Alan Vezzi with the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Vezzi apologized for the late start announcing the Board held an Executive Session prior to the
start of the meeting to discuss personnel and/or legal issues.

Present In Person: Tom Iagnemma, Bill Ainsworth, Alan Vezzi, Len Fornella

Present Virtually: Teresa Burroughs, Lena Hannah, Jen Iriti (exited the meeting at 8:26 PM), Todd
Petrillo

Absent: Paul Brinsky

Others In Person and Virtually: Fred Wolfe, Tucker Arensberg, P.C.; Director of Finance/Human
Resources Brian Tony; Assistant Director of Finance Chris Juzwick; Assistant to the Superintendent for
Elementary Education Stephanie DeLuca; Director of Student Support Services Dr. Rachel Andler;
Director of Innovation, Strategic Partnerships, and Instructional Technology Dr. Matthew Callison; High
School Principal Dr. Laura Hartzell; High School Assistant Principal Robert Butts; Middle School
Associate Principal Dr. Kevin Maurer; Intermediate School Principal Tom Kaminski; Intermediate School
Assistant Principal Kristen Johnson; Athletic Director Mark Keener; Joe Brennan, Network Systems
Administrator Rob Warfield; Scott Litwinovich; Amy Allen; Amanda Marquis; Melana Schumaker; and
Cynthia Geisler, Superintendent’s Assistant/Board Secretary

President Vezzi announced the meeting is being recorded.

Mark Keener and Head Track and Field Coach Scott Litwinovich proudly recognized Senior Amy Allen
for winning the WPIAL 200 meter and 400 meter, and as a member of the WPIAL winning 4x100 meter
relay team which consists of Amy Allen, Amanda Marquis, Olivia Renk, Melana Schumaker and the
4x400 meter relay team; and the PIAA 4x100 meter relay team. He added the 4x100 meter relay team
are invited to participate in the National Scholastics Athletics Foundation Outdoor Nationals at Hayward
Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Brian Tony reviewed the following for the 2021-2022 Final Budget, which is required to be voted on
tonight:
      Budget timeline
      Projected enrollment
      No changes in revenue or expenses since the June 15 meeting
      Millage options include no increase remains at 26.7; .25 mill increase to 26.95; .5 mill increase to
        27.2; 1.00 mill increase to 27.7; or to the index of 1.068 mill increase to 27.768
     Impact of millage increase on the taxpayers
     Budget summary including expenditures, revenue, results of operation, and beginning and
        ending balances based on each millage option

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Joe Brennan, PJ Dick reviewed the following regarding the High School roof replacement project:
    Financials of the project
    Mobilized the site and safety scaffolding in place; contractor very safety conscious
    Approved change order and no pending change orders
    Approximately 3,000 square feet of plywood on the front side of the roof replaced due to water
       damage; included in the cost
    PVC due in this week

CONSENT AGENDA

Burroughs seconded Ainsworth on approval of the Minutes from the following Board Meetings:

                     Virtual Committee Meeting of the Board       Tuesday, May 18, 2021
                     Virtual Regular Board Meeting                Tuesday, May 25, 2021

And on approval of the following Financial Reports which have been reviewed by the Superintendent and
Secondary Administration:

                     Athletic Fund                                Mark Keener
                     High School Activity Fund                    Rebecca Bruce
                     Middle School Activity Fund                  Rebecca Bruce
                     Board Treasury Report – May 2021             Chris Juzwick

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Director of Finance Brian Tony, and Tax Collector
Kevin Biber for Board approval of the provided list of Real Estate Refunds due to reduction in
assessment and/or overpayment.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators for Board approval of the provided
list of gifts/donations.

And to authorize payment of monthly invoices from the General Fund for the amount of $579,945.59
beginning with check number 70104 through check number 70250, the Cafeteria Fund for the amount of
$20,895.27 beginning with check number 8219 through check number 8229, and the Construction Fund
for the amount of $1,805.00 beginning with check number 024 through 025.

                                           Voice Vote – All Yes

SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS TO HEAR FROM RESIDENTS AND/OR TAXPAYERS

There were no comments at this time.

Old Business

There was no old business discussed.

New Business

There was no new business discussed.

Superintendent’s Monthly Report – Dr. Kenneth F. Lockette
Dr. Lockette reported:
     June 11 – commencement ceremony held outside and went very well

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   June 18 – Virtual SHOUT Conference included students and educators from across the
       Commonwealth
      June 21 – ESY and Summer Learning programs began

Student Representative Report
Ms. Stahl reported:
    Senior events included the Senior Parade, Senior Sunset, baccalaureate and commencement
    June 4 - Prom was held on the Gateway Clipper
    New student and Freshmen orientation scheduled for the fall; high school students serve as
       mentors for the incoming students; small
    MS GIRLs Night and True G.R.I.T. Programs held in May for transitioning 8th grade students to
       the high school
    IS prepared a video for transitioning 5th grade students to the middle school
    August 28 – Student Government’s Annual Glow Run event scheduled

Business Office

Ainsworth seconded Iriti on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Director of Finance Brian Tony,
and Director of Innovation, Strategic Partnerships, and Instructional Technology Dr. Matthew Callison for
Board approval to fund a portion of the Canvas Summer Projects in the amount of $1,874.50 from the
2020-2021 budget.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Director of Finance Brian Tony, and Director of
Innovation, Strategic Partnerships, and Instructional Technology Dr. Matthew Callison for Board approval
to fund a portion of the Canvas Summer Projects in the amount of $3,749.00 from the 2021-2022 Final
Budget.

                                             Voice Vote – All Yes

Mr. Ainsworth is not in favor of a tax increase; Mrs. Burroughs and Mrs. Iriti reiterated the same
sentiments; Mr. Iagnemma asked for clarification on the amounts for a no tax increase.

Burroughs seconded Ainsworth on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Finance
Brian Tony for Board approval to adopt the Final Budget for the 2021-2022 school year. The final budget
revenue of $62,762,146.00 and expenses of $68,871,926.00 would balance with a 26.7 millage rate and
borrowing from the fund balance in the amount of $6,109,780.00.

                                             Voice Vote – All Yes

Iagnemma seconded Hannah on the recommendation of the School District Solicitor, Superintendent,
and Director of Finance Brian Tony for Board approval to adopt Resolution 21-02, 2021 Homestead
and Farmstead Exclusion, for the District to reduce property taxes, for qualified homestead/farmstead
properties by $139.67. In accordance with the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act
50 of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006) the District must reduce property taxes
beginning July 1, 2021.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Finance Brian Tony for Board
approval to adopt revised Resolution 21-03 for the 2021-2022 school year permitting taxpayers to pay
their real estate taxes in three (3) installments.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Support Services Dr. Rachel
Andler for Board approval of the 2021-2022 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Title III Consortium
Memorandum of Understanding.
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And on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Director of Finance Brian Tony, and Director of
Student Support Services Dr. Rachel Andler for Board approval of the Educational Services Agreement,
including Addendum A: Special Education Services, with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for the 2021-
2022 school year.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Director of Finance Brian Tony, and Director of
Student Support Services Dr. Rachel Andler for Board approval to enter into an agreement with Bayada
Home Health Care, Inc., to provide nursing and home health aide services for a student effective July 1,
2021 through June 30, 2022.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Director of Finance Brian Tony, and Director of
Student Support Services Dr. Rachel Andler for Board approval to enter into an agreement with Holy
Family Institute to provide services for the Student Assistance Program (SAP) effective July 1, 2021
through June 30, 2022.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Director of Finance Brian Tony, and Director of
Student Support Services Dr. Rachel Andler for Board approval of the following nursing contracts
effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

                     Care Unlimited dba Aveanna Healthcare (Wexford office)
                     Pediatric Services of America, Inc. dba Aveana Healthcare (Pittsburgh office)
                     Epic Health Services, Inc. Aveanna Healthcare (Monroeville office)

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Director of Finance Brian Tony, and Safety and
Security Co-Coordinators Kevin Maurer and Tyler Geist for Board approval of a 3-year agreement with
Fedora Intertech to perform annual Panic Alarm System Testing & Inspections in the High School, Middle
School, Intermediate School, Elementary School, Student Support Services building, and the
Administration Building/Field House, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The total cost will be
$2,137.50 and is included in the 2021-2022 Proposed Final Budget.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Finance Brian Tony for Board
approval to enter into a 3-year renewal agreement with Hosack, Specht, Muetzel & Wood, LLP to audit
the financial statements of the South Fayette Township School District as follows:

                     Year end June 2022, $20,325
                     Year end June 2023, $20,935
                     Year end June 2024, $21,565

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent for Board approval of the following 2021-2022
tuition rates for non-resident students. This amount is determined by the Pennsylvania Department of
Education in accordance with the requirements of Section 2561 of the Pennsylvania School Code.

                      Grades 7 through 12                  $11,122.67
                      Grades K through 6                   $10,043.33
                      Kindergarten (1/2 elementary)        $ 5,021.67

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Finance Brian Tony for Board
approval to enter into a Contract of Service with the PA-Educator.net Clearinghouse. The term of the
agreement is from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, at a cost of $1,950.00. This price has remained
the same since the 2014-2015 school year.

                                            Voice Vote – All Yes

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Fornella seconded Ainsworth on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student
Support Services Dr. Rachel Andler for the Board to accept and approve the stipulated adjudication with
respect to a student discipline matter.

                                            Voice Vote – All Yes

Personnel

Iagnemma seconded Fornella to approve the motion to amend the employment agreement between the
South Fayette Township School District and Director of Finance and Human Resources Brian Tony,
approved at the May 25, 2021, meeting to extend the terms of said agreement from three years to five
years.

                                            Voice Vote – All Yes

Fornella seconded Ainsworth to approve the motion to amend the employment agreement between the
South Fayette Township School District and Athletic Director Mark Keener, approved at the May 25,
2021, meeting to extend the terms of said agreement from three years to five years.

                                            Voice Vote – All Yes

Iagnemma seconded Fornella on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Network Systems
Administrator Rob Warfield for Board approval of the resignation of Tyler Hudak as a 10-month
Technology Assistant effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators for Board approval to hire the
following personnel for the 2021-2022 school year:

                 Sarah Karger, 2nd Year Permanent Substitute High School English teacher, at the
                  Master’s Step 2 rate of $52,370, this is due to a leave of absence
                 Patricia Cortese, Permanent Substitute Grade 1 teacher in the Elementary
                  School at the Bachelor’s Step 1 rate of $48,581, this is due to a leave of absence
                 Lynsey Norman, Permanent Substitute Special Education teacher in the
                  Elementary School at the Bachelor’s Step 1 rate of $48,581, prorated, this is due
                  to a leave of absence
                 Tyler Hudak, 10-month Technology Integration Specialist, at the salary of
                  $40,000 for the 2021-2022 school year; with a 60 day probationary period

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators for Board approval of following
EPRs for the 2021-2022 school year:

                   Mentor Teacher for Dr. Payal Mital            Allison Okel
                   Mentor Teacher for Patricia Cortese          Anne Liberatore
                   Mentor Teacher for Lynsey Norman              Kylee Phillips

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Food Services Tricia Wood for Board
approval of the resignation of Jeanne Ellis as a Food Service employee in the Middle School. Her last
day worked in this position will be June 14, 2021. Mrs. Ellis will continue to serve as a bus aide in the
District effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Intermediate School Principal Tom Kaminski for
Board approval of the leave of absence request for Kelly Dissen, Grade 5 teacher in the Intermediate
School effective on or about September 28, 2021.
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And on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Athletic Director Mark Keener, and High School
Principal Dr. Laura Hartzell for Board approval of the following coaches for the 2021-2022 season:

              Boys Baseball
              Head Coach                                  Ken Morgan
              Assistant Coach                             Andrew Barney
              Assistant Coach                             Jonathon Kletzli
              Assistant Coach                             Marc Snider
              Assistant Coach                             Jim Kirker
              Assistant Coach                             James Trainor
              Volunteer Assistant Coach                   Steve Harris
              Volunteer Assistant Coach                   Nick Amrhein
              Volunteer Assistant Coach                   Nick Yaworski

              Girls Softball
              Head Coach                                  Olesia Stasko
              Assistant Coach                             Courtney Blocher
              Assistant Coach                             Judy Kirkpatrick
              Assistant Coach                             Chelsea Martini
              Head 7th/8th Grade Coach                    Samantha Baker
              Assistant 7th/8th Grade Coach               Samantha Hartman

              Girls & Boys Swimming/Diving
              Head Coach                                  Todd Clark
              Assistant Coach/Diving Coach                A.J. Mannarino
              Head 7/8th Grade Coach                      Todd Clark
              Assistant 7/8th Grade & Varsity Coach       Melanie Miller
              Volunteer Diving Coach                      John Gray

              Track and Cross Country
              Spring Head Coach/Track Coordinator         Scott Litwinovich
              Spring Assistant Track Coach                Joe Winans
              Spring Assistant Track Coach                Elizabeth Kline
              Spring Assistant Track Coach                A.J. Mannarino
              Spring Assistant Track Coach                Wes Chappel
              Head 7/8th Grade Track Coach &
                 Assistant Varsity Coach                  William Finnerty
              Assistant 7/8th Grade Track Coach           Julia Denison
              Assistant 7/8th Grade Track Coach           Joe Faini
              Assistant 7/8th Grade Track Coach           Chris McNeal

              Winter Head Coach/Track Coordinator         Scott Litwinovich
              Winter Assistant Track Coach                Joe Winans
              Winter Assistant Track Coach                Elizabeth Kline
              Winter Assistant Track Coach                William Finnerty

              Girls 7/8th Grade Volleyball
              Head Coach                                  Scott Sundgren
              Assistant Coach                             Danielle Rudolph
              Assistant Coach                             Justine Yanosik

              Boys Tennis
              Head Coach                                  Brian Garlick
              Assistant Coach                             Katelyn Romain
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Boys Volleyball
              Head Coach                                   Ron Kelly
              Assistant Coach                              Adam Diodata
              Assistant Coach                              Danielle Rudolph

              Girls Lacrosse
              Head Coach                                   Connie Iorio
              Assistant Coach                              Michael Young
              Assistant Coach                              Todd Shaak
              Assistant Coach                              ShyAnne Toomer
              Volunteer Assistant Coach                    Eric Yeh

              Boys Lacrosse
              Head Coach                                   Shawn Leydig
              Assistant Coach                              Jack Halley
              Assistant Coach                              Granville Wagner
              Assistant Coach                              John Dunn

              Cheerleading
              Head Coach                                   Maggie Conoscuito
              Assistant Coach                              Elizabeth Frambes
              Volunteer Assistant Coach                    Maura McCarthy
              Head 7th/8th Grade Coach                     Kristina Schelb

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Athletic Director Mark Keener, and Head Varsity
Football Coach Joe Rossi for Board approval of Chad Murphy, pending receipt of required documents,
as an Assistant Football Coach effective for the 2021-2022 season.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Athletic Director Mark Keener, and Head Varsity
Cheerleading Coach Maggie Conoscuito for Board approval of the following, pending receipt of
required documents, as Assistant Cheerleading Coaches effective for the 2021-2022 season.

                 Sarah Ambrosini
                 Amanda Moon

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Athletic Director Mark Keener, and Head Football
Coach Joe Rossi for Board approval of the resignation of Michael Caputo as a Volunteer Assistant
Football Coach effective for the 2021-2022 season.

                                            Voice Vote – All Yes

Fornella seconded Ainsworth on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators for
Board approval to hire the following personnel for the 2021-2022 school year:

                 Anjelica Lutzo as a School Counselor in the High School at the Master’s Step 2
                  rate of $52,370, effective for the 2021-2022 school year. This is a new position
                  and included in the 2021-2022 budget.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators for Board approval of following
EPR for the 2021-2022 school year:

                   Mentor Teacher for Anjelica Lutzo               Julie Martin

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And on the recommendation of the Superintendent for Board approval of the salaries for administrators
and non-union support employees for the 2021-2022 school year.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Finance/HR Brian Tony for Board
approval of the following substitute teacher rates effective July 1, 2021.

                    Day to Day Substitute Teacher             $125.00 per day
                     Building Substitute Teacher              $150.00 per day
                    Long Term Substitute Teacher              $160.00 per day

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Finance/HR Brian Tony for Board
approval of the following substitute nurse rates effective July 1, 2021.

                  Day to Day Substitute Certified School
                                                                 $125.00 per day
                      Nurse and Registered Nurse
                  Long Term Substitute Certified School
                                                                 $160.00 per day
                      Nurse and Registered Nurse

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Athletic Director Mark Keener for Board approval
of Nicholas Rosser as the Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach effective for the 2021-2022 season.

                                             Voice Vote – All Yes

Hannah seconded Burroughs on the motion to approve the 1-year extension of the current Act 93
agreement to June 30, 2022.

                                             Voice Vote – All Yes

Iagnemma seconded Ainsworth on the motion to approve the compensation amount of $10,000 for the
Assistant Athletic Director, effective for the 2021-2022 school year, providing flexibility to approve
additional staff.

                                             Voice Vote – All Yes

Mrs. Iriti exited the meeting at 8:26 PM.

Education

Petrillo seconded Hannah on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Assistant to the
Superintendent for Secondary Education Kristin Deichler, and High School Principal Dr. Laura Hartzell
for Board approval to run a 3-hour delay day in the High School for the administration of the PSATs on
October 31, 2021. Only the students being tested will report to school at the regular start time and the
remainder of the high school students would report on a 3-hour delay schedule starting at 10:20 AM.

                                             Voice Vote – All Yes

Transportation

There were no items discussed.

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Athletics

Iagnemma seconded Fornella on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Athletic Director Mark
Keener for Board approval to permit the Girls 4x100 Meter Relay team to travel to Eugene, Oregon to
participate in the National Scholastics Athletics Foundation Outdoor Nationals from Wednesday, June
30, 2021, through Saturday, July 3, 2021. The District will donate $2,000 towards the trip.

                                            Voice Vote – All Yes
Construction

There were no additional items discussed.

Miscellaneous

Fornella seconded Ainsworth on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators for
Board approval of the second and final reading of revised Board Policy 202 Eligibility of Nonresident
Students.

And on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Administrators for Board approval of the first
reading of revised Board Policy 217 Graduation Requirements.

                                            Voice Vote – All Yes

       1. The Board considered appointing two delegates to participate in the PSBA Delegate
          Assembly meeting to be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., at PSBA
          Headquarters in Mechanicsburg, PA and will be accessible via Zoom.

The Board agreed to approve the delegates at the July meetings.

SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS TO HEAR FROM RESIDENTS AND/OR TAXPAYERS

There were no comments at this time.

Solicitor’s Report
Mr. Wolfe had nothing to report.

Board Comments
President Vezzi acknowledged this as Dr. Lockette’s last Board meeting and thanked him for his 3 years
of service to the District and wished him luck on his future endeavors.

Mrs. Hannah thanked five local female legislators who contributed to a video to the GIRLs Night Out
Program.

Mr. Fornella also acknowledged this as Mrs. Deluca’s last Board meeting wished her luck on behalf of
the Board on her future endeavors.

               BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

               Executive Committee Report                          President Alan Vezzi

               President Vezzi had nothing to report.
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South Fayette Foundation                              Lena Hannah

               Mrs. Hannah announced the Annual Golf Outing on July 16.

               PSBA/Legislative Committee Report                     Lena Hannah

               Mrs. Hannah thanked those who tried to help push through SB1 and SB733 regarding
               charter school reform.

               Parkway West                                          President Alan Vezzi

               President Vezzi had nothing to report.

               SHASDA                                                Jennifer Iriti

               Mrs. Iriti had exited the meeting.

President Vezzi thanked Administration, the entire staff of the District and everyone who contributed to
graduation this year; an awesome event and huge undertaking; turned out to be a beautiful evening.

Iagnemma seconded Ainsworth to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 PM.

                                              Voice Vote – All Yes

                                              ____________________________
                                              Cynthia Geisler, Board Secretary

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