MOMENT OF REFLECTION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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1 Northeastern School District January 7, 2013 Administration Center Manchester, PA Work Session Mrs. Walker, President, called the meeting to order at 7: 05 p.m. In attendance were Mr. Gebhart, Mr. Gingerich, Mrs. Hess, Ms. Koerner, Mrs. Morningstar, Mrs. Neiman, Mr. Redding, Ms. Snell, and Mrs. Walker. Also in attendance were Dr. Nace, Dr. Sidle, Dr. Minnich, Mrs. Aguirre, Mr. Moyer, and Dr. Payne. Mrs. Thomas read the roll call of board members. MOMENT OF REFLECTION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the agenda including an addition to new business of a resolution recognizing Mr. Albert Byrnes. yes; Ms. Koerner yes; Mrs. Morningstar yes; Mrs. Neiman yes; Mr. Redding yes; Ms. Snell yes; Mrs. Walker yes. 9 yes Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the minutes of the Regular Session held December 17, 2012, and the Academic Affairs Committee meeting held on December 18, 2012 (attachments). yes; Ms. Koerner yes; Mrs. Morningstar yes; Mrs. Neiman yes; Mr. Redding yes; Ms. Snell yes; Mrs. Walker yes. 9 yes STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD Miss Pick and Miss Cohen reported that the juniors are preparing for their Keystone exams. The first ensemble practice for the musical Grease was held today. Miss Pick expressed her gratitude to Mr. Marrs and to the others that have helped our program with their expertise in their respective fields. SUPERINTENDENT S MONTHLY REPORT Dr. Nace reported that Keri Straub, Communications Coordinator, set up a Learning Matters segment with WGAL. It was filmed this morning at the middle school recognizing our 8 th grade science teachers and their use of technology in the classroom. It will air on January 16 th in their 5:00 news hour. She has also arranged for Anne Shannon to come back in the spring to do a couple of other segments.

2 Budget Presentation Dr, Nace and Mr. Brian Geller provided a packet of information for the Preliminary Budget. Mr. Geller briefly went over the information contained in this packet. Dr. Nace also provided input. In the month of January, the Board is charged with making two decisions: 1) Sign the tax resolution, which is committing to not raising taxes beyond the given index or 2) File preliminary budget, which would allow for the option of using tax exemptions in April. The Finance Committee Meeting is being held next week on January 14 th, which is open to the public. Discussion ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Mrs. Hess made the following report: I. Conferences and Visitations (attachment) The Superintendent recommends approving the attached list of conferences and visitations. Expulsion of Student The Superintendent recommends the expulsion of student # from the Northeastern School District for the remainder of the school year effective January 2, Motion was made by Mrs. Hess, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the expulsion of student # from the Northeastern School District for the remainder of the school year effective January 2, Snell yes; Mrs. Walker yes. 9 yes I Approval of Books The Superintendent recommends approving the following books for the Communication Arts classroom at the Middle School: A. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton B. Runner by Carl Deuker C. Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie D. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie E. The Ponder Heart by Eudora Welty F. Our Town by Thornton Wilder G. Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee H. The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle I. Killer Angels by Michael Shaara J. Annexed by Sharon Dogar K. The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak L. The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank M. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne N. A Hatred for Tulips by Richard Lourie O. Finding Zasha by Randi Barrow P. Around the World in 100 Days by Gary Blackwood Q. The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen R. We Fought Back by Allan Zullo S. Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen T. Soldier s Heart by Gary Paulsen U. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros V. Anthem by Ayn Rand W. The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury X. The Boy Who Dared The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

3 Y. The Wave by Todd Strasser. IV. Conference Request The Superintendent recommends approving the request of Sue Witmer, Social Studies Teacher, High School, to attend the AP Comparative Government Conference in Kansas City, from June 11-17, 2013, where she will be a reader. The only cost to the district is for a substitute. The next meeting is scheduled for January 29 th at 4:00 p.m. at Mount Wolf Elementary. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Mr. Gingerich made the following report: I. Requests for Use of Facilities The Superintendent reports that the following Requests for Use of Facilities have been approved according to Board policy: A. US Road Running; (Activity) Movie Madness Half Marathon; (Facility) HS/MS Parking Lots Only; (Dates) April 6, 2013; (Time) 6:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.; (Insurance) Yes; (Rental Cost) Group C, $0 B. YMCA of York; (Activity) Swim Lessons/Open Swim; (Facility) Natatorium; (Dates) March 18-21, March 25-28, April 2-4, April 8-11, April 15-18, April 22-25, April 29-30, 2013; (Time) 4:00 9:15 p.m.; (Insurance) Yes; (Rental Cost) Group B, $0 C. YMCA of York; (Activity) Swim Lessons/Open Swim; (Facility) Natatorium; (Dates) Feb 4-7, Feb 11-14, Feb 19-21, Feb 25-28, Mar 4-7, Mar 11-14, 2013; (Time) 5:00 9:15 p.m.; (Insurance) Yes; (Rental Cost) Group B, $0 D. YMCA of York; (Activity) Swim Lessons/Open Swim; (Facility) Natatorium; (Dates) Jan 3, 8, 15, 17, 22, 29, 2013; (Time) 7:15 9:15 p.m.; (Insurance) Yes; (Rental Cost) Group B, $0. BUDGET AND FINANCE Ms. Snell made the following report: I. General Fund Accounts Payable (attachment) The Superintendent recommends approving the attached list of invoices for payment from the General Fund. Motion was made by Ms. Snell, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the attached list of invoices for payment from the General Fund. Child Nutrition Accounts Payable (attachment) The Superintendent recommends approving the attached list of invoices for payment from the Child Nutrition Fund. Motion was made by Ms. Snell, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the attached list of invoices for payment from the Child Nutrition Fund.

4 I IV. York County School of Technology Budget (attachment) The Superintendent reports receiving a copy of the budget which includes an increase of 1.70% with a total budget in an amount not to exceed $25,089, of which $17,839, is from member district contributions. LIU Operating Budget (attachment) The Superintendent recommends approving the LIU General Operating Budget for The total General Operating Budget is $9,724,887, which represents a less than 1% increase or $35,342 over the budget. By State law, local school district boards of directors are required to approve the General Operating Budget, including the portion that is funded through district contributions. For , those district contributions are budgeted at $771,438, a 1.7% or $12,895 increase over the budget. Local district contributions outlined will increase by 1.7%, which is the state s Act 1 index percentage for V. York Adams Tax Bureau Representatives The Superintendent recommends the appointment of Mrs. Leah Pritchett as the district s representative and Mr. Brian Geller as the district s alternate representative to the York Adams Tax Bureau for the 2013 calendar year. VI. V York County Tax Collection Committee Representatives The Superintendent recommends the appointment of Mrs. Leah Pritchett as the district s representative and Mr. Brian Geller as the district s alternate representative to the York County Tax Collection Committee for the 2013 calendar year. Budget Transfers (attachment) The Superintendent recommends approving the attached list of budget transfers. PERSONNEL Ms. Snell made the following report: I. Letters of Resignation The Superintendent reports that letters of resignation were received from the following individuals: A. Devon Betz, Reading Specialist, Shallow Brook, retirement effective at the end of the school year B. Diane Jordan, Kindergarten Teacher, Conewago, retirement effective at the end of the school year C. Duane Pritchard, Biology Teacher, High School, retirement effective at the end of the school year D. Sharon Willow, Kindergarten Teacher, Mount Wolf, retirement effective at the end of the school year. Leaves of Absence The Superintendent recommends approval of requested leave of absences for the following individuals: A. Nicole Davis, Grade 1 Teacher, Conewago, Family Medical Leave not to exceed 12 weeks, tentatively beginning April 8, 2013 through the end of the school year, using personal and sick days during this time. B. Martha Hassler, Learning Support Teacher, Orendorf, Family Medical Leave, not to exceed 12 weeks tentatively beginning April 26, 2013 through May 21, Prior to leave, utilizing 1 personal and 17 sick days tentatively starting April 2, 2013, through April 25, 2013.

5 C. Angela Irwin, Grade 3 Teacher, Mount Wolf, Family Medical Leave, not to exceed 12 weeks tentatively beginning May 2, 2013 through the end of the school year. Prior to leave, using personal and sick day tentatively beginning April 4, 2013 through May 1, D. Jesse Rodgers, Grade 2 Teacher, York Haven, Family Medical Leave, not to exceed 12 weeks tentatively April 29, 2013 through May 10, 2013, utilizing 10 sick days during the leave. E. Wanda Streb, Instructional Assistant, Orendorf, Family Medical Leave, not to exceed 12 weeks beginning December 18, 2012, utilizing sick and personal days during this time. F. Kathleen Walker, Principal, Shallow Brook, Family Medical Leave, not to exceed 12 weeks beginning December 19, 2012, utilizing administrative days as appropriate then sick days. G. Sharon Willow, Kindergarten Teacher, Mount Wolf, Intermittent Family Medical Leave, not to exceed 12 weeks, start date to be determined, using sick days during this time. I Appointment to Professional Positions The Superintendent recommends the following individuals be appointed to professional positions: A. Krystle Shoemaker (attachment), Long-term Substitute, Grade 3, Orendorf (A. Albright), Salary: $230.73/day, effective December 17, 2012 B. Lauren Freeman (attachment), Long-term Substitute, Grade 4, Shallow Brook (A. Smith/B Davenport), Salary: $230.73/day, effective January 2, 2013 C. Brina Willliams-Jones (attachment), Long-term Substitute, Grade 2, Conewago (H. Walker), Salary: $230.73/day, effective January 2, Motion was made by Ms. Snell, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the appointment of the following individuals to a professional position: A. Krystle Shoemaker (attachment), Long-term Substitute, Grade 3, Orendorf (A. Albright), Salary: $230.73/day, effective December 17, 2013 B. Lauren Freeman (attachment), Long-term Substitute, Grade 4, Shallow Brook (A. Smith/B Davenport), Salary: $230.73/day, effective January 2, 2013 C. Brina Willliams-Jones (attachment), Long-term Substitute, Grade 2, Conewago (H. Walker), Salary: $230.73/day, effective January 2, IV. Appointment to Classified Positions The Superintendent recommends the following individual to be appointed to a classified position: A. Lindsey Smith (attachment), Data Technology Assistant (S. Kempf), Salary: $12.66/hour, effective January 8, Motion was made by Ms. Snell, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the appointment of the following individuals to a professional position: A. Lindsey Smith (attachment), Data Technology Assistant (S. Kempf), Salary: $12.66/hour, effective January 8, V. Status Change The Superintendent recommends approving the status change of the following individual: A. Susan Schleig from Building Technology Assistant (school year) to Building Technology Assistant (full year), Salary: $15.14 (no change in salary), effective January 8, 2013.

6 Motion was made by Ms. Snell, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the status change of the following individual: A. Susan Schleig from Building Technology Assistant (school year) to Building Technology Assistant (full year), Salary: $15.14 (no change in salary), effective January 8, VI. Approval of Substitutes and Guest Teachers (attachment) The Superintendent recommends approving the list of substitutes and guest teachers as listed in the attachment. Motion was made by Ms. Snell, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the list of substitutes and guest teachers as listed in the attachment. V. Approval of Volunteers (attachment) The Superintendent recommends approving the list of volunteers as listed in the attachment. Motion was made by Ms. Snell, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the list of volunteers as listed in the attachment. ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES Mrs. Neiman made the following report: I. Letter of Resignation The Superintendent reports a letter of resignation was received from the following extra/cocurricular advisor: A. Edward Aubry, Quiz Bowl and Model UN Advisor, effective November 21, Appointment to Extracurricular/Co-Curricular Positions The Superintendent recommends appointing the following individuals to extracurricular/cocurricular positions: A. Amande Sodl, Quiz Bowl Co-Advisor, Salary: $354.50, effective November 22, 2012 B. Amande Sodl, Model UN Co-Advisor, Salary: $430.50, effective November 22, The next meeting is scheduled for January 16 th at 6:00 p.m.

7 TRANSPORTATION Mr. Gebhart made the following report: I. Approval of Bus Changes (attachment) The Superintendent recommends approval of the attached changes to the bus schedule. The RFP went out today to bus carriers and is due back the beginning of February. Mrs. Morningstar No Report LEGISLATIVE/PSBA REPRESENTATIVE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Mr. Gebhart The dinner/meeting date was changed to January 24 th due to a conflict with originally scheduled date. Mrs. Morningstar No Report YORK ADAMS ACADEMY BOBCAT FOUNDATION Mrs. Walker reported that the holiday appeal generated approximately $8000. None OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS I. School Director Recognition The Superintendent recommends approving the following resolution in honor of School Director Recognition Month. SCHOOL DIRECTOR RECOGNITION MONTH JANUARY 2013 WHEREAS, the role of locally elected school officials has served the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local communities in meeting the needs of public education since the passage of the Free School Act in 1834; and WHEREAS, these local boards have discharged their responsibilities to public education in a manner which has placed public education in the forefront of our educational systems; and

8 WHEREAS, locally elected officials have distinguished themselves and their communities in this nonpaid, volunteer public service commitment; and WHEREAS, the contributions of these men and women should be recognized and appreciated by those who benefit from the workings of our public school system; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association hereby proclaims the month of January as School Director Recognition Month in this commonwealth; and FURTHER RESOLVE that this proclamation be communicated to all school districts, school officials and local communities in a planned program which brings visibility and awareness of the role of locally elected school officials to the citizenry of this commonwealth. Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, and seconded by Ms. Snell, to approve the School Director Recognition Resolution. Resolution for Mr. Albert Byrnes WHEREAS: Mr. Albert Byrnes did serve as Director of the Northeastern School District from March 1999 to November 2012; and WHEREAS: during that time he did serve as a member for 13 years; and WHEREAS: during his tenure, he did serve as Chairperson of the Personnel Committee and served on the Academic Affairs Committee; and WHEREAS: he did provide dedicated service to the school district as a leader and advocate for the youth of this community through his involvement with all aspects of the Operation of the district; and WHEREAS: he did contribute significantly to the enrichment and educational growth of this school district; and WHEREAS: the Board of School Directors wishes to publicly acknowledge his dedication and service on behalf of public education at Northeastern School District; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in recognition of his distinguished service, the Board of School Directors of the Northeastern School District expresses its appreciation to Albert Byrnes, by presenting this resolution for the public record of the Official Minutes of the School District. Adopted by the Board of School Directors of the Northeastern School District on January 7, Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the above Resolution as read.

9 I Ms. Snell asked that the Personnel Committee members set up a meeting schedule to be posted. COMMENTS FROM DELEGATIONS OR CITIZENS I. Northeastern Education Association: Mr. Leiphart No Report Others: A relative of a student in our district was present to ask the Board to consider an exception be made to allow the student to remain in our district. The grandparents of the student have custody, but live just outside our district line. A parent was present to express concern and ask for guidance in handling the bullying problem her son is experiencing at the Middle School. Due to the recent event that took place at the elementary school in Connecticut, a parent asked the Board/Administrators to take another look at our safety procedures to make sure we are doing all that we can do to provide a safe environment for our students. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE I. January 7, 2013 Board Workshop, 6:00 p.m.; Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. January 14, 2013 Finance Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. I January 15, 2013 BEPAC Meeting, 4:00 p.m. IV. January 16, 2013 Athletics and Activities Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m. V. January 18, 2013 End of 2 nd Marking Period VI. January 21, 2013 Holiday, District Open, No School for Students Executive Session, 6:00 p.m.; Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. V January 22, 2013 Clerical Day, No School for Students VI January 23, 2013 Early Dismissal IX. January 28, 2013 Special Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. X. January 29, 2013 Academic Affairs Committee Meeting, 4:00 p.m., MW XI. January 31, 2013 School Board Directors Dinner, 6:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Gebhart made a motion for adjournment. Ms. Snell seconded the motion. The motion was carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. An Executive Session was held prior to tonight s meeting to discuss personnel issues and will continue at the conclusion of tonight s meeting. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for Janaury 21, This will be Regular Board Meeting. Mrs. Margaret Walker, President Mr. Brian Geller, Board Secretary