Erie County Technical School

Meeting Agenda

AVTS Operating Committee & ECTS Foundation Board of Directors

Thursday, September 23, 2004

Eagle’s Nest Dining Area

Erie County Technical School, 8500 Oliver Road, Erie, PA  16509

6:00 PM – Work Session and Executive Session

1.      Financial Statement Review – Felix and Gloekler, P.C.

2.      Executive Session- Administrative Compensation Plans

7:00 PM – Regular Meeting

3.      Call to Order

4.      Roll Call

5.      Moment of Reflection

6.      Pledge of Allegiance

7.      Motion to accept the Minutes of the August 26, 2004 Work Session and Regular Meeting, as presented.

8.      Introduction of Guests-

9.      Correspondence-

10.  Business—Paul Fritz

A.     Report - Business Manager

B.     Motion to approve the following reports, payments and invoices:

1)      General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Reports, as presented.

2)      Food Service Fund Revenue and Expenditure Reports, as presented.

3)      Capital Reserve Fund Revenue and Expenditure Reports, as presented.

4)      ECTS Foundation Report, as presented

5)      Student Activities Report, as presented.

6)      General Fund Checks and Invoices, as presented $264,614.65

7)      Food Service Checks and Invoices, as presented; $ 1,209.84

8)      Capital Reserve Fund Checks and Invoices, as presented; $ 8,974.55

9)      ECTS Foundation Checks and Invoices, as presented; $ none

10)  VISA purchasing card payment-September, as presented; $ 22,509.29

11)  Treasurer’s Report, as presented.

12)  General Fund Budget Transfers, none this month

C.     Motion to accept the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2004, as prepared by Felix and Gloekler, P.C.

11.  Human and Quality Resources—Natalie Fatica

A.     Report—Coordinator of Human and Quality Resources

1)      Motion to approve the addition of Nancy Dombrowski and Hans Buecken to the substitute teacher roster at the current pay rate of $75 per day.

2)      Motion to employ Kimberly Peters, Eric Hartman, and Jerry Hills at the rate of $22.50 per hour as Term I RCTC instructors.

3)      Motion to approve a contract providing sign language/transliterating services for an adult student in Auto Mechanics, Term I by interpreter, Michelle Swain.  Cost is $35.00 per hour for 45 hours, or $1575, (50% will be reimbursed by OVR).

4)   Motion to hire Jason Patalon as a substitute secretary at the rate of $8.00 per hour beginning September 23, 2004.

5)  Motion to approve the Administrative Staff and Business Manager Compensation Plans, as presented.

12.  Operations

A.     Superintendent’s Report—Dr. Verel Salmon

B.     Director’s Report—Dr. Aldo Jackson

C.     Solicitor’s Report—Mr. Timothy M. Sennett

1)       Letter – Educational Assistance

D.     High School Report—Mr. Neil Donovan

E.      RCTC Report—Mrs. Mary Ellen Camp

F.      Facilities Manager’s Report—Mr. Steven Sceiford

G.     Technology Manager’s Report—Mr. Jerry Baker

H.     Instructional Support Services Report- Mr. Pat Holland, Mrs. Janet Kennerknecht

I.        Staff Travel

1)      Motion to approve Mrs. Matthew’s request to participate in the annual PhotoPlus conference in New York City on October 21 and 22, 2004.  Registration and seminar fees total $420.00.

J.       Student Field Trips and Fundraising - none

K.    Facility Use Requests

2)      Motion to approve the use of facilities request from the Community College of Allegheny County on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 9 through December 7, 2004, 6:00 – 10:00 PM at no charge.

3)      Motion to approve the use of facilities request from AASP on September 16, 2004.

L.      Other Operations

1)      Motion to approve the proposed contract with Sunshine Services for the cleaning of the Skill Center at a cost of $56.81 per cleaning visit effective September 23, 2004.

2)      Motion to approve a donation of a 2003 Pontiac Vibe from the General Motors Corporation for use in the Automotive Technologies program.

13.  Other Business

1)      Motion to approve the revised strategic plan, as presented.

a)      Strategic Plan Mid-Point Review-Refocusing Our Vision

14.  Supplemental Information

A.     Board attendance report

B.     Kelly McMann – AYES Intern of the Year

C.     Assignment Assessment Rubric

D.     Enrollment Report

E.      Enrollment and Admissions Report

F.      Audited Financial Statements – June 30, 2004

G.     Creating New Career Opportunities-A Strategic Vision for the Erie County Technical School  2001-2007

H.     Next meeting: October 28, 2004 beginning at 6:00 PM

15.  Adjournment