Erie County Technical School

Meeting Agenda

Operating Committee

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Eagle’s Nest

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

5:15 PM – Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

A. Moment of Reflection

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C. Roll Call: Foyle, Ogden, Heath, Bucksbee, Gainer, Kaliszewski, Scutella, Rodgers, Ring, Price, Duda

2. Motion to accept the Minutes of the July 9, 2008 Meeting as presented.

3. Introduction of Guests

A. PA State Police- Mark Zaleski and Les Brightbill - land use proposal

B. County Executive – Mark DiVecchio – Community College

C. HRL Architects –Chris Coughlin -Construction/renovation - feasibility study proposal

4. Correspondence

A. National Multiple Sclerosis Society – 2008 Bike MS: Escape to the Lake Ride – thank you

B. Belle Valley Grange No. 1294- regarding agriculture classes

C. C.     Easy Procure - rebate for 07-08 purchases-VISA program

5. Business—Paul Fritz

A. Report - Business Manager

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

1. Revenue and Expenditure Reports, as presented: June 30, 2008 (pending audit review)

a) General Fund

b) Food Service Fund

c) Capital Reserve Fund

d) Student Activities Report

2. Checks and Invoices, as presented:

a) General Fund Checks, Wire transfers and Invoices, as presented; $ 240,903.90

b) Food Service Fund Checks and Invoices, as presented; $ 0.00

c) Capital Reserve Fund Checks and Invoices, as presented; $ 0.00

3. PNC/VISA procurement card payment, as presented; $ 0.00

4. Treasurer’s Report, as presented: June 2008 summary

5. General Fund Budget transfers (none)

6. Human and Quality Resources—Natalie Fatica

A. Motion to accept the resignation of John Hansen as ECTS Principal effective July 31, 2008

B. Motion to approve the 2008-2009 high school substitute instructors, as  listed

7. Operations

A. Administrative Reports

1. Superintendent’s Report – Larry Kessler

2. Director’s Report— Aldo Jackson

3. Solicitor’s Report—Timothy Sennett

B. Staff Travel >400 miles (Polices: 331,431,531) NONE

C. Student Field Trips and Fundraising (Policy 121) NONE

D. Facility Use Requests – profit making organizations (Policy 707)- NONE

E. Other Operations

1. Motion to approve the resolution adopting the 403(b) Plan Documents and agreements, as presented

2. Motion to award the HVAC contract for the Transition Center to RE North Company for $29,000 per the bid proposal and bid specifications, as recommended by HRL Architects

3. Motion to approve the 2008-2009 Student Handbook, as presented

4. Motion to approve a facilities feasibility study by HRL Architects, as proposed

5. Motion to set the tuition rates for 2008-2009 school year as follows:

a) Secondary Program $ 8.85 per hour

b) Career and Alternative Education $62.50 per day enrolled

6. Motion to approve a marketing contract with Tools for Schools, as proposed

7. Motion to approve 2008-2009 contract with Sarah A Reed Children’s Center for the Career and Alternative Education Program, as presented

8. Other Business

A. Director’s Evaluation-Executive Session

9. Supplemental Information

A. Board Attendance Report

B. CTC Technical Assistance

C. Next meeting: Thursday, August 28, 2008

10. Adjournment – Operating Committee meeting