STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES REPORT Taylor Frey and Alexander Searer. Shared upcoming events at the elementary schools.

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1 Eastern York School District School Board Meeting December 8, 2011, 7:27 P.M. District Administration Offices Wrightsville, PA The meeting was called to order by M. Keller, President. The following members were present and they were: R. Abel, D. Caldwell, R. Flaharty, Jr., M. Keller, J. Malone, W. Miller, D. Shelley, R. Zepp. Absent was: L. Kellner. Others in attendance were: Dr. D. Pianowski, Superintendent; P. Spare, Solicitor; T. Weaver, Secretary; Todd Hoover, Director of Plant/Facilities; Dr. P. Westerman, Eastern York Middle School Principal; Dr. T. Mitzel, Kreutz Creek Elementary Principal; T. Frey and A. Searer, Student Representatives. There were two patrons present. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING On a motion by D. Shelley, seconded by R. Abel, the Board approved the minutes from the November 17, 2011 School Board Meeting, as previously distributed. The motion passed: 8 Yes, 0 No. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES REPORT Taylor Frey and Alexander Searer Taylor Frey Alexander Searer Shared upcoming events at the elementary schools. Shared upcoming events at the secondary level. Dr. Pianowski shared that the concert last evening at the high school was well attended. Three hundred fifty programs were printed, and they ran out! The students did an excellent job performing and showcasing their talents. The teachers did an outstanding job preparing the students for their performances. Alex showcased his talents in both singing and playing the trumpet, and Taylor did an excellent job singing in several ensembles. Both students performed solos during the event. Alex was also selected to perform in County Band, and Taylor is one of our December Students of the Month. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION Dr. Pianowski Dr. Pianowski introduced Dr. Paula Westerman, Eastern York Middle School Principal, who shared the academic achievements at the Middle School. She shared the PSSA results for the 2011 year. She shared the reading and math results for all grade levels and discussed the percentages needed for the Middle School to obtain Adequate Yearly Progress for Dr. Westerman also shared the growth obtained in the 4-Sight Assessments in both reading and math from 2009 to INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION None. HEARING OF PATRONS Agenda Items None.

2 The Board recessed to an Executive Session at 7:37 p.m. for Legal and Personnel Issues. The Board reconvened at 8:05 p.m. SECRETARY S REPORT On a motion by D. Shelley, seconded by R. Abel, the Board approved Items 1 through General Fund Expenditures Approved payment of the General Fund expenditures: November 18, Unpaid - $237, November 25, Unpaid - 651, November 30, Paid - 479, December 2, Unpaid - 286, Capital Reserve Fund A Expenditures Total - $ 1,655, Approved payment of the Capital Reserve Fund A expenditures: November 27, Unpaid - $ 6, December 2, Unpaid - $ Per Capita and Real Estate Exonerations and Real Estate Refunds Approved the following Per Capita and Real Estate Exonerations and Real Estate Refunds for the year: Per Capita Exonerations $ Real Estate Exonerations $ 2, Real Estate Refunds $ 15, Donation from Anonymous Donor Accepted a donation of 22 books from an anonymous donor to be used by the Eastern York Middle School Reading Department. 5. Donation from Uptown York Rotary Club Accepted a donation of three books from the Uptown York Rotary Club. B is for Boomer: A York Revolution Alphabet to be placed in the Canadochly, Kreutz Creek, and Wrightsville Elementary School Libraries. 2

3 3 SECRETARY S REPORT Cont d. 6. Agreement with De Lage Landen Financial Services Approved a four-year lease agreement with De Lage Landen Financial Services to lease copiers. The cost is $4,668 per fiscal year. 7. PSBA New Board Orientation Approved Wanda Miller, Board Member, to attend the PSBA New Board Orientation Program at a cost of $349. The motion passed: 8 Yes, 0 No. 8. Proposal from Builders Specialty Service, Inc. Mrs. Weaver shared that Builders Specialty Service, Inc. revised the proposal since the agenda was completed, and based on the relationship with the District, they have agreed to reduce the proposal to $5,445. R. Zepp made a motion, seconded by D. Caldwell, to accept a proposal from Builders Specialty Service, Inc. to purchase wall padding for the auxiliary gym at the high school at a cost of $5,445. (This item to be paid from the general operating budget and submitted for reimbursement to the District s insurance carrier and the Federal/State Emergency Management Agencies.) Mrs. Weaver stated that several members had expressed concerns with the repairs done in the auxiliary gym and if the repairs will correct any future water from entering that area. Mrs. Weaver asked Mr. Hoover to provide the Board with an overview of when the water damage was discovered and the repairs done in the area. Mr. Hoover shared that the damage was noticed after Tropical Storm Lee. He shared an overview of the work that was done to correct future water from penetrating the area. The insurance company has been on site to review the measures taken by the District. The District is scheduled to meet with representatives from FEMA on January 5, Discussion ensued among the members regarding the repairs, humidity control in that area, and the proper cleaning of mats. The motion passed: 8 Yes, 0 No. 9. Lincoln Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Board Fuel Participation Agreement R. Flaharty, Jr. made a motion, seconded by R. Zepp, to approve to participate in the Lincoln Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Board Fuel Participation Agreement effective November 15, 2011 through June 30, The motion passed: 8 Yes, 0 No.

4 4 SECRETARY S REPORT Cont d. 10. Resolution # R. Zepp made a motion, seconded by D. Caldwell, to approve Resolution # , in which the Board of School Directors indicate that it will not raise the rate of any tax for the support of its public schools for the fiscal year by more than the index established by the Department of Education for the District of 2.2 percent. The motion passed by Roll Call Vote A: 6 Yes D. Caldwell, M. Keller, J. Malone, W. Miller, D. Shelley, R. Zepp. 2 No R. Abel, R. Flaharty, Jr. 0 Abstain. 1 Absent L. Kellner. Mrs. Weaver stated that a copy of the Facilities Study from 2002 can be obtained by each member at the end of the meeting. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Dr. Pianowski thanked the previous Officers of the Board for their hard work and dedication throughout the last year. She thanked the new officers for taking the initiative to lead the Board during the next year, and stated she has a welcome letter and policy manual for each to take with them following the meeting. Dr. Pianowski shared that invitations are being distributed for the World Café event on January 23, We are hoping that all Board members can participate in one of the sessions to engage in conversations with the community. Dr. Pianowski provided a personnel directory to the Board members. On a motion by R. Zepp, seconded by D. Caldwell, the Board approved the following regular agenda items as amended. 1. PERSONNEL A. Resignations 1. Kelly Fultz Eastern York High School Full Time Learning Support Teacher - Severance Agreement and General Release Effective December 7, Scott Himes Eastern York High School Athletics Boys Soccer Coach Effective on or about November 21, B. Leaves 1. Rebecca Duane High School/Middle School Full Time Music Teacher & Marching Band Director Effective on or about October 20, 2011, through on or about January 3, 2012.

5 5 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Cont d. 1. PERSONNEL Cont d. B. Leaves Cont d. 2. Michelle Gromling Kreutz Creek Elementary Full Time Custodian Intermittent leave for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year. 3. Linda Keener Wrightsville Elementary Part Time Assistant Intermittent leave for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year. 4. Janet Shelley Eastern York Middle School Full Time Music Teacher Intermittent leave for the remainder of the school year. 5. Nolan Gipe Wrightsville Elementary Part Time Custodian Effective on or about November 29, 2011 through on or about January 31, C. Appointments - Support Staff Name: Woodrow Bortner Position: Temporary Long Term Substitute Assignment: Kreutz Creek Elementary School Replacing: Connie Brooks (leave) Salary: $ 8.00 per hour Work Year: 260 days per year Work Day: 8 hours per day Effect Date: On or about December 5, 2011 Acct Code: D. Appointments Day-to-Day Certified Substitute Teachers For the school year at a rate of $95 per day: Burnham, Michelle Dellinger, Andrew E. Appointments Day-to-Day Guest Substitute Teachers - For the school year at a rate of $95 per day: Arnold, Steven Rissler, Lori Ritter, Kimberly F. Appointment Day-to-Day Substitute School Nurse Assistant - For the school year at a rate of $95 per day: Sullivan, Rosemary

6 6 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Cont d. 1. PERSONNEL Cont d. G. Appointments Day-to-Day Assistant Substitutes - For the school year at a rate of $ 7.40 per hour: Evans, Anita Meraklis-Lyons, Angela H. Appointments Day-to-Day Cafeteria Substitutes - For the school year at a rate of $7.40 per hour: Evans, Anita Meraklis-Lyons, Angela I. Appointments Day-to-Day Clerical Substitutes - For the school year at a rate of $7.40 per hour: Evans, Anita Meraklis-Lyons, Angela J. Appointment Day-to-Day Custodial Substitute - For the school year at a rate of $7.40 per hour: Evans, Anita K. Appointments - Co-Curricular Athletic Coaching - Effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (pending receipt of signed Coaches Code of Conduct): Position Employee Level Yrs Exp Salary Baseball, Assistant Varsity John Schoelkoph, Jr. 4 5 $ 3,431 Baseball, Assistant JV Donald Barshinger 4 0 $ 2,898 L. Appointments - Volunteer Coaches - For the (pending receipt of signed Coaches Code of Conduct): Bryton Abel Boys Basketball Carl Carbaugh JH Wrestling Keenan Schaeffer Girls Soccer

7 7 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Cont d. 2. EDUCATION A. Annual FFA Leadership Conference Granted approval from Mr. Mark Shue, Eastern York High School Principal, on behalf of Scott Barr, FFA Co-Advisor and seven (7) students to attend the Annual FFA Leadership Conference to be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The trip is overnight from February 11, 2012 to February 12, MISCELLANEOUS A. Board Policy #815 Computer/Internet Granted final approval of the changes to Board Policy #815 Computer/Internet. B. Board Policy #707 and Attachment - Use of School Facilities Granted final approval of the changes to Board Policy #707 and Attachment - Use of School Facilities. The motion passed: 8 Yes, 0 No. PRESIDENT S REPORT President Keller stated that he would like to discuss if the Board would like to have committees and the Board meeting format at the January 5, 2012 Board meeting. He will provide members with his ideas prior to the January 5, 2012 meeting. Also, organization appointments will be discussed at that meeting. He hopes to continue working with the Administration in moving the District forward in a positive manner during his term as President. COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS None. FINAL BOARD COMMENTS None. FINAL PATRON COMMENTS None.

8 8 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by R. Zepp, seconded by D. Caldwell, the Board Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Teresa Weaver, Board Secretary Eastern York School District will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or handicap or because a person is a disabled veteran of the Vietnam Era, in its admissions, educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Publication of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Inquiries should be directed to the ADA Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Rita Becker, at Eastern York School District, P.O. Box 150, Wrightsville, PA (717)

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