BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

FEBRUARY 11, 2002

Members of the Board Finance Committee, Charlene Koch and Dr. Craig Haytmanek, together with board members Edward Gallagher, Loretta Leeson, Margaret Williams, and Julie Venanzi met with Superintendent Thomas Doluisio, Director of Business Affairs Stanley J. Majewski, Jr., and Assistant Superintendent Michele Kostem, in the Superintendent’s Conference Room. Also in attendance were Dan Walsh from the Express Times and Genevieve Marshall from the Morning Call.

OPEN FORUM - There were no items for discussion.

REPOSITORY SALES - Mr. Majewski reported that a property, for which the sale was presented for board approval, was on the agenda again as the original bid was withdrawn. The new bid, which happens to be for a greater amount, must be presented for Board approval. This item will appear on the February agenda.

External Auditor’s Contract - Mr. Majewski presented a proposed three-year contract for auditing services with the auditing firm of Abbott, Davidson, Weiss & Company. Mr. Majewski indicated that Mr. Davidson has been auditing the district’s records for the past six years and that he is extremely thorough and knowledgeable on all new Pennsylvania school district auditing requirements such as GASB 34. The proposed contract calls for a $1,500 per year increase. Mr. Majewski recommends renewing this contract for three additional years. This item will appear on the February agenda.

CHANGE ORDERS – ROSEMENT BUILDING ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECT - Mr. Majewski presented a change order for asbestos removal in the Rosemont Building. The original project was for $9,750 and, therefore, not required to be bid. However, when the contractor began work, more asbestos was discovered and additional removal work is needed. The cost for the additional work will not exceed $12,000. According to state law, items over $10,000 must be bid. Mr. Majewski is recommending that the board approve this change order without advertising for bids and accept a minor finding from the auditors rather than delay the entire project which could become more costly. This change order will appear on the February agenda for board approval.

BROUGHAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STAGE RIGGING CHANGE ORDER – Mr. Majewski presented a change order for stage rigging at Broughal Middle School. The repairs being made are for a dead-hung scenery batten. The school would be better served with a scenery batten that is movable. The repairs for a movable batten are an additional $3,955. It is the recommendation that the movable scenery batten be installed. This item will also appear on the February agenda.

The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Minutes prepared by _________________________________________________

Adele Embardino, Confidential Secretary to the Director of Business Affairs