Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals
Annual Business Meeting
Radisson Hotel, Harrisburg, PA
October 21, 2003
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dave Pietro, president of PAESP, called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Dave Pietro asked for approval of the 2002 PAESP Business Meeting minutes. Tom Sigafoos moved to approve. Mike Latusek seconded. Motion carried.
Marshall Wagner, president of PASSP, asked for approval of the 2002 PASSP Business Meeting minutes. Janet Kelly moved to approve. Frank Galicki seconded. Motion carried.
III. REPORT OF THE TREASURER
Richard Shockey, PASSP treasurer, explained that audit information was included with the Treasurer’s report. He explained income and expenses of PASSP for the past year. Robert Eichensehr moved to approve the report. Dennis Nemes seconded. Motion carried.
Woodrow Kadel, PAESP treasurer, explained that audit information was included with the Treasurer’s report. He explained income and expenses. Richard Houseknecht moved to approve the report. Mike Latusek seconded. Motion carried.
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Nomination/Election Results
President, Dave Pietro, announced that in the near future, a Nominations Committee would be formed. He introduced two new members to the Board:
PAESP Margaret “Peg” Foster – East I
PAESP Bonnie O’Mahony – West II
PASSP Vacant – West II
Resolutions
Jim Sabatini reported that the PASSP Resolutions were prepared by Dennis Harper. Dennis Nemes moved to approve the resolutions. Frank Galicki seconded. Motion carried.
Joe Foriska stated that the PAESP Resolutions were prepared to mirror the NAESP Resolutions. John Lee moved to approve. Tom Sigafoos seconded. Motion carried.
NAESP Report
Tom Sigafoos, NAESP representative announced:
· Materials for NAESP Convention in San Francisco are available.
· He intends to run for a second term as NAESP representative.
Robert Eichensehr, NASSP representative stated
· Plans have been finalized for the National Convention in Orlando.
· PA will host a state reception for Dave Vodila during the national conference and hopefully celebrate a victory - Dave’s campaign to become president-elect of NASSP.
· Keith Taton expressed his satisfaction regarding the 2003 PA state conference and was pleased with its obvious success.
PIAA Report
Dennis Nemes reported:
· PIAA Policy Book can be reviewed at the web site.
· Due to the annual audit, more financial transactions will be processed through the state office.
· Overall the organization is improving financially.
· Principals must sign off on the transfers of students from district to district.
V. 2003 CONFERENCE REPORT
Deb Weaver, conference chairperson, reported that the committee had worked very hard for the past year to plan appropriate workshops and activities. There were a total of 180 paid registrations and the breakout and general sessions were all well attended. 78 vendors were secured. The hotel staff was extremely accommodating. Special recognition was made to the Alternative Funding Committee for the large amount of money raised to offset conference costs. Zeb Jansante was introduced as the 2004 Conference Chair. The 2004 conference will be held In Pittsburgh.
VI. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dan Collins asked that conference attendees share with others from their region information about the state conference and the quality of the workshops and presenters in an effort to increase registrants for future conferences. He stated that discussions were occurring regarding offering a discount to districts with multiple attendees. He felt that the budget status in many districts may have been a factor in lower principal attendance at this year’s conference.
Dr. Collins congratulated the Board members on the consolidation of the two associations. He said we would be encouraging NAESP and NASSP to have more combined activities.
Dr. Collins recommended that all Board members continue to encourage new memberships.
More services are being added for legal counsel. There are an increasing number of members calling for advice and assistance or who are “under fire.”
Dr. Collins is working toward increasing the number of association sponsored workshops at the regional level.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. PRESIDENTS’ REPORTS / PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
PAESP President David Pietro thanked the members for his support throughout the year of his presidency. He presented awards to members leaving the Board.
Paul Dougherty Membership Chair
Linda Peifer Small Cities
Lou Paris East I
Delta Zahniser West II
PASSP President Marshall Wagner expressed his gratitude for having the opportunity to represent the association and thanked everyone for their support in promoting the Association. Recognition was given to those leaving the Board.
Frank Galicki Past President
Dave Bieri Assistant Principals Rep.
Janette Kelly Secretary
Wayne Doyle West II
Richard Shockey Treasurer
David Pietro thanked George Giovanis for his work as Legislative Representative and acknowledged that this role would change following consolidation. He congratulated Barb Rudiak for receiving the NDP Award.
X. TRANSFER OF THE GAVEL
PAESP President, David Pietro, and PASSP President, Marshall Wagner, presented the gavel to Ronald Dufalla, the first president of the consolidated association, PAESSP.
Ron Dufalla reminded the membership that the former PAESP and PASSP Executive Boards would become the Board of Directors.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Frank Galicki moved to adjourn. Sharon Whittle seconded. Motion carried. 11:17 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly Hamilton, PAESSP Secretary