COATESVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Virtual Meeting through Live Stream
May 25, 2021 - 7:00 PM
You can watch the entire board meeting on CoatesvilleSDTV on YouTube
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
Remove Agenda Item 11D Education Committee, New Teacher Induction Plan - This is on review for 28 days. This meeting is less than 28 days since start of review, so this will be moved to the next meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS (Comments on agenda items) Members of the public wishing to make a comment during a remote (virtual) Board meeting are asked to submit their comments in writing to this email address: vboardmeeting@casdschools.org State your name, address, and township of residence.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
- Congratulations to the RaiderBots on their 3rd place state win and invitation to the Maryland Tech Invitational for the top 32 teams in the world!
- Congratulations to the boys track who participated in the district 1 championship. Also, congratulations to all of those who placed in the events and qualified for state championships.
- Good luck to boys baseball vs. Neshaminy in the first round of the District 1 playoffs.
- Junior class was offered partnership with Morgan trucking to provide on job training, dual credit, and future jobs for students.
- CASH partnered with TCHS to bring teacher academy to CASH.
- Congrats to Michael Popawell scoring 1540 on SAT.
- Last school board meeting as a student. Shared that it's been a pleasure working with everyone, thanked them for the opportunity.
- Yearbooks arrived; this year's was dedicated to Mrs. Rita Tingle-Lewis.
- Senior awards ceremony and Prom season are coming up soon. Prom parade is open to the public on Friday June 4th at 7pm.
- Sympathies to the students at Downingtown West High School.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
See what Mr. Hanna spoke about here: (Superintendent Remarks)
SPECIAL REPORTS
2021-2022 School District Budget Update - Tomás Hanna and Lori Diefenderfer (Enclosure)
- Legal fees have decreased nearly 50% since 2014/15 thanks to the work of the school board.
- Scheduled debt payments for 2023 are double what they are now; we need to plan for this increase.
- A tax increase of 3.9% continues to be proposed.
CASD Strategic Plan for Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities - Brian Chenger and Dara Kline
Plan posted (replacing the drafted copy)
Chenger thanked all involved in the process and shared that it was great to work with so many passionate people.
Purpose: Develop a cohesive K-12 program that meets the needs of all students
Extracurricular can be sponsored/ sanctioned by other agencies than just school. CASD is using co-curricular as programs are only connected to the school district itself.
Committee meeting action items considered routine will be enacted under one motion unless removed for separate action upon Board request. The purpose of the consolidated motion is to expedite Governing Board action on all consent items, which are not held for discussion. Items that have been held for discussion by the Governing Board will be enacted upon at the time the item is discussed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A. Financial Statements - That the Board of School Directors approve the financial statements/bills payable list, as presented. (Enclosure)
Comments/discussion:
Harris - This has to do with raising of the taxes?
Finkbohner / Deifenderfer - No, this is only monthly bills.
Passed ☒ Failed ☐ Vote:
B. Logic Choice Information Technology Services Contracts - That the Board of School Directors approve the price quote, terms and conditions from Dyndes, Inc. for rental of a sound system for the Graduation Ceremony for a cost of $5,785 as presented. (Enclosure)
Comments/discussion:
Fisher - This was tabled at the Committee Meeting. To follow procedure, this will be sent back to the committee meeting before being approved to the board.
MOTION TO DELETE AGENDA ITEM TO GO BACK TO COMMITTEE
N. Administrator on Assignment - Online/Innovative Learning - That the Board of School Directors approve the creation of the following position: Supervisor of Online and Innovative Learning Administrator on Assignment for a period of up to three years. (Enclosure)
Comments/discussion:
Fisher - These positions will be paid for through ESSRs funding
Finkbohner - That also applies to O and P.
Passed ☒ Failed ☐ Vote:
O. Administrator on Assignment - ELA/SS - That the Board of School Directors approve the creation of the following position: English Language Arts & Social Studies Curriculum Administrator on Assignment for a period of up to three years. (Enclosure)
Comments/discussion:
None
Passed ☒ Failed ☐ Vote:
P. Administrator on Assignment - Math/Science - That the Board of School Directors approve the creation of the following position: Mathematics & Science Curriculum Administrator on Assignment for a period of up to three years. (Enclosure)
Comments/discussion:
None
Passed ☒ Failed ☐ Vote:
Q. Human Resources Report - That the Board of School Directors approve the resignations, appointments, new positions, leaves of absence, transfers, changes of status and corrections, as presented. (Enclosure)
Comments/discussion:
Fisher - Coleen Wesley is retiring after 33 years of service. She is a legend. Congratulations on the positive effect you've had on so many families. Happy, safe and healthy retirement!
Passed ☒ Failed ☐ Vote:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
C. CASD Athletics and Extra Curricular Strategic Plan - That the Board of School Directors approve the Coatesville Area School District Athletics and Extra Curricular Strategic Plan as required by PDE, as presented. (Athletic Enclosure) (Co-Curricular Enclosure)
Comments/discussion:
None
Passed ☒ Failed ☐ Vote:
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
All Items Passed on Consent AgendaPOLICY COMMITTEE
All Items Passed on Consent Agenda
She expressed her opinion that the district's correspondance regarding vaccines is misleading and expressed her displeasure with the district's offering vaccinations.
I have to say I am a little shocked and disappointed to see Logic Choice placed the last minute onto the agenda. I’m sure there was a reason it was tabled two weeks ago at the committee meeting – wouldn’t the natural process be to go back to committee? Was there a reason that is didn’t go through that process again?
Can someone please give the public information about how the RFP process went? How many we received and why the finance committee choose this option? Was it our cheapest option? Was it our best option? PLEASE TELL ME that there is a plan for tech education with this choice. It seems like we are choosing the cheap route more and more… so I’m assuming they were the cheapest?
I always watch the agenda closely on the day of a school board meeting - Not that I would have changed any of your minds, but because of how late this item was added to the agenda, I was unable to make a public comment at the beginning before you all voted. That is NOT transparent. So it would be wonderful if someone could publicly explain why this agenda item was rushed so quickly and did not go through the regular process.
I am also wondering when the board will be going back to public board meetings. I would much rather say my peace in person than behind a screen. I think it appropriate to think about since PA is lifting restrictions. Has this been discussed amongst the board? What is the plan?
I wanted to thank you for taking Finance Agenda Item B off the agenda. It seemed odd that it was added last minute without going through committee. Thank you to Mr. Fisher for calling it out and pulling it from the agenda. Grateful for the honesty!
INFORMATIONAL
