SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

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1 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (1) The Board of School Directors of the Lebanon School District met in regular session on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room of the senior high school as advertised in the Daily News on December 7, (2) President Peter N. Pyles, Jr., called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. (3) President Peter N. Pyles, Jr. requested a moment of silence for the students who lost their lives in the Florida school shooting. (4) On roll call by the secretary, the following board members were present: Mrs. Debra Bowman, Mrs. Ashley Cessna, Mr. Michael J. Kuhn, Mr. Cesar Liriano, Mr. Robert Okonak, Mr. Peter N. Pyles, Jr., Mr. Thomas L. Schaffer and Mr. Paul Topping. Mrs. Rose Marie R. Kotay was absent. Also present were Dr. Arthur W. C. Abrom, Superintendent of Schools; Mr. Curt Richards, business manager, Kelly Herr, assistant business manager, and Mrs. Mary A. Harrell, secretary. (5) Also present were Dr. Chris Danz, assistant to the superintendent for HR and pupil services; Mr. Mike Murphy assistant to the superintendent for assessment and accountability; Mr. Josh Coatsworth, director of special education; Mrs. Dawn Connelly, principal, Lebanon Middle School; Mr. Shawn Canady, chief information officer; Mr. Brian Hartman, director of buildings and grounds; Mr. Adam Steckbeck, head custodian; and Mr. Gidge Horn, district resident. (6) RESOLUTION # The minutes of the committee meeting held on January 8, 2018, and the regular meeting held January 15, 2018, were offered for consideration. It was moved by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Liriano that the minutes be approved. All members voiced consent and so ordered. (7) President Pyles announced that board members would find in their packet hearing reports for the following recently conducted disciplinary hearings: Case #26 Case #27 Case #28 (8) Mr. Pyles stated a recommendation is included from the committee on suspension and expulsion of students on the hearing reports. A copy of the hearing reports is included with these minutes. (9) RESOLUTION # It was moved by Mr. Okonak and seconded by Mr. Schaffer to accept the committee s recommendations 95 February 20, 2018

2 as set forth in the hearing reports. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. (10) Student reporters, Ghada Mostafa and Denise Colon shared with the Board events that will be happening in our buildings. (11) Dr. Abrom shared with the Board that we are committing to recertification with ALICE safety training. Students across the country say they are planning to walk out of schools in protest of school shootings. The first event is planned for March 14, which would mark one month since the South Florida shooting. Another walkout is planned for April 20, which will mark the 19 th year since Columbine. Dr. Abrom shared that he has moved the Leadership Team meeting from March 15 to March 8, prior to the student walkout dates so that our Leadership Team can discuss and be responsive to students and staff. We continue to be proactive in keeping our schools safe. (12) Congratulations to Nevan McConnell and Ilyana Correa, Rotary Students of the Month for February. (13) The LCCTC 2018 National Technical Honor Society Inductee Ceremony to held on Thursday, February 22, CTC Cafetorium. The following students will be inducted: Sherouk Heikal, Medical ; Felix Dominguez, Network Technology (14) RESOLUTION # The general fund treasurer's report ending January 31, 2018, was presented for consideration. Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Cessna, that the board approves the treasurer's report and records it as a part of the minutes. All members answered aye and the motion carried. (15) RESOLUTION # Acting upon certification of the treasurer, a motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Liriano, that the board approves the payment of bills for the period of January 1, 2018 to January 31, 2018, as listed, ratify the payment of invoices, and take care of all other matters regarding the payment of invoices, and record the financial statements as a part of the minutes of this meeting. All members answered aye and the motion carried. (16) RESOLUTION # A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Okonak to accept the Cedar Foundation financial summary report; student activity fund report; scholarship fund; food service report; and Phillips Copy Center report for January, 2018, as presented. All members answered aye and the motion passed. (17) There were no communications. 96 February 20, 2018

3 (18) RESOLUTION #15763 Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Okonak to grant approval of Change Order #20 for the Northwest Elementary School Project 3853 from E. R. Stuebner, Inc., in the amount of $23,381.70, to furnish and install a new 5 x 8 LED wireless marque sign. All members answered aye and the motion passed. (19) RESOLUTION #15764 Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Okonak to grant approval to award the Food Service Management contract to Nutrition Group for the school year. The Nutrition Group was the only bidder from five companies that participated in the prebid process and a summary of their proposal is on the Board Wiki. The operational budget is based upon the National School Lunch Program guidelines and fully complies with the requirements as outlined in the RFP. The Nutrition Group is recommended to continue service in our District for the first of a potential five-year contracted period. All members answered aye and the motion passed. On behalf of the Board, President Pyles thanked everyone from Nutrition Group for doing a great job! (20) RESOLUTION #15765 Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Topping to grant approval to acknowledge the exoneration of the H.A. Berkheimer, Inc. for Lebanon City School Real Estate Taxes for the school year and turnover of the delinquent list amounting to $1,022, (724 parcels) to the Lebanon County Tax Claim Bureau. All members answered aye and the motion passed. (21) RESOLUTION #15766 Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowman to grant approval to acknowledge the exoneration of the Lebanon County Treasurer for West Lebanon Township School Real Estate Taxes for the school year and turnover of the delinquent list amounting to $9, (8 parcels) to the Lebanon County Tax Claim Bureau. All members answered aye and the motion passed. (22) RESOLUTION #15767 Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Okonak to grant approval for the Business Office to advertise and receive sealed bids for the disposal of four pianos no longer utilized and of no value to the District. All members answered aye and the motion passed. (23) RESOLUTION #15768 Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Okonak to grant permission to take approximately sixty-four Southeast students on an overnight trip to Camp Swatara. Students will be transported by bus. Total cost of the trip is approximately $3,000 and will be paid through Southeast PTT funds and fundraising efforts. All members answered aye and the motion passed. (24) RESOLUTION #15769 Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Cessna to grant approval to contract with Safe Violence by Dan Burke, Fight Choreographer/Teacher, to assist with safely choreographing certain scenes in West Side Story, at a cost of $500. All members answered aye and the motion passed. 97 February 20, 2018

4 (25) RESOLUTION #15770 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Okonak for the Board of School Directors to accept the following personnel items for discussion and action as listed on the agenda as follows: 1. RETIREMENT RESIGNATIONS Assignment Effective Date B. PROFESSIONAL, TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL, LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE D. FOOD SERVICE E. MAINTENANCE F. PARAPROFESSIONAL Engle, Barbara SW K4 Paraprofessional Retirement 34 years 6/6/2018 G. SECURITY H. OTHER 2. RESIGNATIONS Assignment Reason Effective Date B. PROFESSIONAL, TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL, LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE Landry, Erin D. FOOD SERVICE E. MAINTENANCE Jumper, David LTS School Nurse 2 nd Shift Custodian 8 hours/day Personal 2/16/2018 Deceased 1/19/2018 F. PARAPROFESSIONAL 98 February 20, 2018

5 Arias, Brigette Roberts, Michelle G. SECURITY SW Personal Care SE ESOL Paraprofessional Personal 1/31/2018 Personal 1/19/2018 Rodriguez, Martha Security Guard 7.5 hours/day Considered to have resigned 2/15/2018 H. OTHERS 3. NON-ACCEPTANCE 4. APPOINTMENTS Subject to assignment by the superintendent and pending required documents Prev Emp New/ Proposed Effective Assignment in LSD Replace Rate Date B. PROFESSIONAL, TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE Hagemeyer, Dana HD LTS School Nurse N R $48,544/yr. prorated for the number of days worked 3/12/2018-End of the School Year D. FOOD SERVICE E. MAINTENANCE F. PARAPROFESSIONAL Arias, Brigette SW Personal Care N N $10.25/hr. 1/29/ February 20, 2018

6 Eppley, Susan Hartman, Alyssa Wiseman, Carissa Yeingst, Jessica G. SECURITY H. OTHER SW Personal Care ESOL Teacher 7 hours/day HD Personal Care ESOL Teacher 7.5 hours/day N Y $10.25/hr. 1/29/2018 N R $15.75/hr. 2/14/2018 N R 10.25/hr. 2/12/2018 N Y $15.75/hr. 1/2/ RE-APPOINTMENTS B. PROFESSIONAL, TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE C. FOOD SERVICE D. MAINTENANCE E. PARAPROFESSIONAL F. SECURITY G. OTHER 6. CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT Subject to assignment by the superintendent and pending required documents Effective From To Rate Date B. PROFESSIONAL 100 February 20, 2018

7 Burkhart, Sherrie HD School Nurse School Nurse No Change 2/2/2018 D. FOOD SERVICE E. MAINTENANCE F. PARAPROFESSIONAL G. SECURITY H. OTHER 7. CHANGE OF STATUS Subject to assignment by the superintendent and pending required documents Effective From To Rate Date B. PROFESSIONAL, TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL, LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE Arnold, James Day-to-Day Substitute LMS LTS Art $48,544/yr., prorated for the number of days worked 3/7/2018-5/21/2018 D. FOOD SERVICE E. MAINTENANCE Massar, Lori Day-to-day substitute custodian 2 nd Shift Custodian 8 hours/day $15.60/hr. 2/20/2018 F. PARAPROFESSIONAL Otero, Stephanie Day-today substitute SE ESOL Paraprofessional $12.75/hr 1/29/2018 Sepulveda, Carlos LMS Personal Care Day-to-day substitute $9.90/hr. 2/26/ February 20, 2018

8 6.5 hrs/day G. SECURITY H. OTHER 8. EXTRA PAY FOR EXTRA DUTY 9. INCOME PROTECTION 10. LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITH APPROVAL Assignment Type Date Clemens, Alyssa Johnson, Sherrie Templin, Cynthia SE Special Education NW Paraprofessional LMS Art Consecutive 4/22/2018- End of the school year Consecutive 1/12/2018-4/6/2018 Consecutive 3/8/2018-5/18/ OTHER PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Subject to assignment by the superintendent and pending required documents A. Approve Jessica Cabrera and Donald Burton as mentors from January 2018 through the end of the school year at a stipend of $500/yr. B. Approve the following teachers to work in the AM Academy at Henry Houck Elementary School for 30 minutes per day for a total of 21 days from February 13, 2018 through April 5, 2018 at the rate of $32/hr. Paid by Henry Houck building funds: Bach, Caitlin Dailey, Susan Danielewicz, Susan Daub, Heather Fox, Kristen Kohr, Earletta McNeal, James C. Approve Johnna Bord and Belkys Cruz to work as paraprofessionals in the AM Academy at Henry Houck Elementary School for 30 minutes per day for a total of 21 days from February 13, 102 February 20, 2018

9 2018 through April 5, 2018 at their current hourly rate. Paid by Henry Houck building funds. D. Approve Pamela Flory as a mentor at Harding Elementary school for one half of the school year at a stipend of $500/yr. E. Appoint the following coaches for the school year as indicated: Barr, David Roth, Tyler Position Volunteer Varsity Baseball Coach Volunteer Varsity Softball Coach F. Appoint the following persons as an interpreter/translator at the rate of $25/hr. as needed, effective 2/20/2018 (outside of regular work hours): Carr, Elizabeth Rosero, Murphy G. Appoint the following persons as volunteers under the Lebanon School District Policy #916 Community Volunteers: Colon, Jessica Daugherty, Thomas W. Diaz Fajardo, Nancy G. H. Appoint the following person at the established rate of $125 per day, as a day-to-day substitute teacher, subject to assignment by the superintendent: Effective Date Bristol, Susan 1/31/2018 Eldridge, Justine 1/31/2018 Murray, Kyle 2/12/2018 Seyfert, Benjamin 2/01/2018 Stoecki, Ian 1/30/2018 I. Appoint the following substitute support staff, as indicated, subject to assignment and pending the required documentation: Assignment Rate Effective Date Brightbill, Makenzi Paraprofessional $9.90/hr. 2/6/2018 Brightbill, Makenzi Secretary $10.90/hr. 2/6/2018 Schmidt, Nurse $13.60/hr. 2/16/ February 20, 2018

10 Michelle J. Approve Daniel Figueroa as a teacher in the 21 st Century Program at the Lebanon High School at a rate of $32/hr. K. Rescind the appointment of Randy Eisenhauer as a Volunteer Varsity Baseball Coach. L. Remove the following substitutes: Position Effective Date Angelatos, Maria Paraprofessional/PCA 01/30/2018 Itzen, Erik Teacher 02/23/2018 Martin, Ann Nurse 02/15/2018 M. Remove the following interpreters/translators effective 1/15/2018: Melendez, Lisa 12. AMEND THE FOLLOWING A. Amend the approved leave of absence return to work date for Kimberly Blair to 2/6/2018. B. Amend the approved leave of absence return to work date for Tarah Gross to 1/22/2018. C. Amend the approved leave of absence for Danielle Palardy to 2/6/2018-the end of the school year. D. Amend Kristin Chinnici leave of absence to 02/12/ /04/2018 E. Amend Roseanne Roberts leave end date to end of year. (26) RESOLUTION #15771 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Okonak to grant permission to accept the following drivers from D. B. Fisher Student Transportation to provide transportation services to the Lebanon School District during the school year. Documentation has been provided to the Business Office as required by contract to certify the drivers listed meet the requirements to transport students: Sara Garces and Michelle Snyder. This motion passed with a unanimous vote. (27) RESOLUTION #15772 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Liriano to grant approval of the School Calendar. This motion passed with a unanimous vote. (28) RESOLUTION #15773 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Okonak for approval of Second Reading the following New Board Policy 000 Board Policy/Procedure/Administrative Regulations; 104 February 20, 2018

11 approval of Second Reading of Revised Board Policy 001- and Classification; approval of Second Reading of Revised Board Policy 002 Authority and Powers; approval of Second Reading of Revised Board Policy 003 Functions; and approval of Second Reading of Revised Board Policy 007 Distribution. This motion passed with a unanimous vote. (29) RESOLUTION #15774 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Okonak for approval of First Reading the following New Board Policies: 100 Philosophy of Education Review of Instructional Materials by Parents/Guardians and Students Exemption from Instruction 107 Adoption of Planned Instruction 116 Tutoring 118 Independent Study And approval of First Reading of the following Revised Board Policies: 105 Curriculum Development 106 Guides for Planned Instruction 108 Adoption of Textbooks 111 Lesson Plans This motion passed with a unanimous vote. (30) The president requested that board members remain for an executive session to discuss personnel items. (31) With no further business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Okonak that the meeting adjourn. All members voiced consent and President Pyles declared the meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary A. Harrell Secretary of the Board 105 February 20, 2018