TYRONE AREA SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR SESSION September 8, 2015

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1 TYRONE AREA SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR SESSION Members Present: Members Absent: Student Representatives Present: Media Present: Administration and Deans Present: Others Present: Cynthia Banas; Rose Black; Brian Bressler; James Crawford; Luther Laird; Rev. Norman Huff; James Raabe. Paula Dorminy and William Hartsock. Haley Butina and Adam Zook. Julie White, The Daily Herald. John Clark; Glen Drager; Leslie Estep; Cathy Harlow; Lisa Hartsock; Kourtney Klock; Thomas Muir; Kristen Pinter; Thomas Yoder. Chuck Banas; Randy L. Miles, Sr.; Tanya Sharer. OPENING EXERCISES President James Crawford called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. All present were asked to stand and pledge allegiance to the American flag, followed by a moment of silent meditation. President Crawford announced that the meeting was being audio taped and welcomed everyone present, with the reminder that all guests are required to sign the meeting roster. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Brian Bressler, in the form of a motion, recommended board approval to the proposed agenda for the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Luther Laird and carried with a roll call vote of (Brian Bressler, yes; Luther Laird, yes; James Raabe, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; Rose Black, yes; Cynthia Banas, yes; APPROVAL OF MINUTES In the form of a motion, Rev. Norman Huff recommended board approval to the minutes of the August 11, 2015 meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Rose Black and carried with a roll call vote of (Cynthia Banas, yes; Rose Black, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; James Raabe, yes; Luther Laird, yes; Brian Bressler, yes; Public Input None. ANNOUNCEMENTS President James Crawford announced that the Board met in Executive Session following adjournment of the September 1, 2015 Work Session meeting to discuss personnel. He also announced that the Board would meet in Executive Session following adjournment of the meeting to discuss personnel.

2 Page 2 of 6 SPECIAL REQUEST In the form of a motion, Rev. Norman Huff recommended the October 13, 2015 meeting be moved to Monday, October 12, 2015 to permit administrators and board members to attend the 2015 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference in Hershey, PA on October 13-16, Mr. Luther Laird seconded the motion and it carried with a roll call vote. (Brian Bressler, yes; Luther Laird, yes; James Raabe, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; Rose Black, yes; Cynthia Banas, yes; 2016 PSBA OFFICERS In the form of a motion, Mr. James Raabe recommended board approval to the election of the following endorsed candidates as the official votes to be cast for the specified 2016 PSBA offices, with votes to be submitted electronically to PSBA by the board secretary before September 28, 2015: President Elect: Vice-President: Mark B. Miller Robert Schwartz The motion was seconded by Mr. Luther Laird and carried with a roll call vote of (Cynthia Banas, yes; Rose Black, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; James Raabe, yes; Luther Laird, yes; Brian Bressler, no; STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES COMMITTEE Mr. Brian Bressler, in the form of a motion, recommended board approval to the election of the following candidates: Name & Address Pamela Carper 1683 Ridge Road Warriors Mark, PA Mary Ann Martz 4959 Stoney Crest Dr. Spruce Creek, PA Lindsey Nelson 702 Park Avenue Tyrone, PA Donna Stimer 1461 North Avenue Tyrone, PA Position Assignment 4.75 Hours/Day 3.5 Hours/Day 4.5 Hours/Day 4.75 Hours/Day Salary, Stipend or Rate/Hour Benefits Effective Date The motion was seconded by Mrs. Cynthia Banas and carried with a roll call vote. (Brian Bressler, yes; Luther Laird, yes; James Raabe, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; Rose Black, yes; Cynthia Banas, yes; Next, in the form of a motion, Mr. Brian Bressler recommended board approval to the adjustment in hours only for the following cafeteria workers, effective :

3 Page 3 of 6 (1) JoAnn Orndorf, from 4.75 hours/day to 4.0 hours/day (2) Robert Rimer, from 3.0 hours/day to 2.5 hours/day The motion was seconded by Ms. Rose Black and carried with a roll call vote of (Cynthia Banas, yes; Rose Black, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; James Raabe, yes; Luther Laird, yes; Brian Bressler, yes; FINANCIAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE In the form of a motion, Rev. Norman Huff recommended board approval to Report #1 - Treasurer s Financial Report for period ending August 31, The motion was seconded by Ms. Rose Black and carried with a roll call vote of (Brian Bressler, yes; Luther Laird, yes; James Raabe, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; Rose Black, yes; Cynthia Banas, yes; Next, in the form of a motion, Rev. Norman Huff recommended board approval to Report #5 Monthly Expenditures. Ms. Rose Black seconded the motion and it carried with a roll call vote of (Cynthia Banas, yes; Rose Black, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; James Raabe, yes; Luther Laird, yes; Brian Bressler, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, in the form of a motion, recommended board approval to Report #6 Investment Analysis Report for period ending July 31, The motion was seconded by Mrs. Cynthia Banas and carried with a roll call vote of (Brian Bressler, yes; Luther Laird, yes; James Raabe, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; Rose Black, yes; Cynthia Banas, yes; In the form of a motion, Rev. Norman Huff recommended board approval to Report #7 Student Activities Fund for period ending August 31, Ms. Rose Black seconded the motion and it carried with a roll call vote of (Cynthia Banas, yes; Rose Black, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; James Raabe, yes; Luther Laird, yes; Brian Bressler, yes; HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE In the form of a motion, Ms. Rose Black recommended board acceptance to the resignation of Alison Casillo as Grade 3 Team Co-Chair, effective August 20, Mr. Luther Laird seconded the motion and it carried with a roll call vote. (Brian Bressler, yes; Luther Laird, yes; James Raabe, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; Rose Black, yes; Cynthia Banas, yes; Next, Ms. Rose Black recommended board approval to the election of the following candidates: Name Teresa Myers Christopher Shedd Salary, Position Assignment Stipend or Rate/Hour Technology Coach K-12 $ 3, After School Detention Teacher 1 Hour/Day 4 Days/Week Benefits Effective Date $23.77/Hour None The motion was seconded by Mrs. Cynthia Banas and carried with a roll call vote. (Cynthia Banas, yes; Rose Black, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; James Raabe, yes; Luther Laird, yes; Brian Bressler, yes;

4 Page 4 of 6 BOARD REGULATORY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Mr. James Raabe, in the form of a motion, recommended board approval to the second reading and board adoption of the following proposed board policies: (1) Board Policy #113.2 Discipline of Students With Disabilities (2) Board Policy #137 Home Education Programs The motion was seconded by Ms. Rose Black and carried with a roll call vote of (Brian Bressler, yes; Luther Laird, yes; James Raabe, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; Rose Black, yes; Cynthia Banas, yes; CONSENSUS VOTE In the form of a motion, Mrs. Cynthia Banas recommended board approval to the consensus vote of the following items listed under Section B of the Agenda. Ms. Rose Black seconded the motion and it carried with a roll call vote of (Cynthia Banas, yes; Rose Black, yes; Rev. Norman Huff, yes; James Raabe, yes; Luther Laird, yes; Brian Bressler, yes; James Crawford, yes.) I. ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD **SECTION B - Consensus Vote** A. Pending and Current Committee Reports, as called by the Board President 1. Student Activities and Services Committee - Chairperson Brian Bressler A. Retirements/Resignations Name Position Retirement/Resignation Effective Date Terry Albright Junior High Wrestling Coach Resignation August 21, 2015 Prestie Headings Indoor Majorette Advisor Resignation August 21, 2015 Stephanie Kauffman Resignation August 18, 2015 Christie Saltsgiver Resignation August 14, 2015 Joshua Weidner Band Front and Indoor Color Guard Advisor Resignation August 21, 2015 B. Election Name & Address Position Salary Benefits Effective Date Donald Peterson 5648 Willow Oak Drive Spruce Creek, PA Interim Junior High Assistant Football Coach for School Year Only $ 1, None August 14, 2015 C. Request board approval to increase in hours for Leslie Kensinger, from 4.75 Hours/Day to 5.75 Hours/Day with no change in contract days, rate of pay or benefits, effective.

5 Page 5 of 6 D. Request board approval to the listings of field trip requests previously approved by the Building Principal; Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Business Manager; and Superintendent. 2. Financial Operations Committee Chairperson Rev. Norman Huff A. Request board approval to enter contract for employee dental benefits administration through the PSBA endorsed program underwritten by United Concordia Dental. The contract will be effective October 1, 2015 with the initial plan year running October 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 and on the fiscal year thereafter. 3. Human Resources Committee Chairperson William Hartsock A. Retirements/Resignations Name Position Retirement/Resignation Effective Date Cynthia A. Gearhart Paraprofessional Resignation August 28, 2015 B. Elections Name & Address Gary A. Aharrah 818 East Street Altoona, PA Amanda Golden Jessica Hetrick Angela Kline Angela Kline Sara Jackson Anne Maddox Position Science Teacher Grade 3 Team Co-Chairperson Mentor for New Teacher Deanna Mazurak High School Yearbook Advisor FBLA Advisor Elementary Reading Team Chairperson Mentor for New Teacher Gary Aharrah Assignment Teacher Contract Days 7.5 Hours/Day Salary, Stipend or Rate/Hour $ 43, (Step 1) -- Prorated for 185 Days N/A $ School Year $ N/A $ 1, N/A $ N/A $ 1, School Year $ Benefits Effective Date 10 Sick Days August 21, Personal Days Full Benefits C. Request board approval to transfer of Natalie Freed from the positions of Paraprofessional 5.0 Hours/Day, and Daycare Lead 3.0 Hours/Day, to the position of Daycare Lead 8.0 Hours/Day, at the rate of $10.54/Hour; ; with 10 Sick Leave Days and 2 Personal Days and no other benefits, effective August 25, 2015.

6 Page 6 of 6 Section End- D. Request board approval to transfer of Becky Schreckengost from the position of Technology Assistant to Middle School Guidance Secretary, at the rate of pay to be determined with ratification of the TAESPA contract, and no change in contract days; days/week; or benefits; effective. E. Request board approval to adjustment in hours only for the following Daycare staff members, effective August 25, 2015: (1) Lead Ann Cushion, from 6.0 Hours/Day to 7.5 Hours/Day. (2) Paraprofessional Lisa Geissinger, from 6.0 Hours/Day to 6.75 Hours/Day. (3) Paraprofessional Robin Snider, from 7.5 Hours/Day to 8.0 Hours/Day. F. Request board approval to decrease in days/week only for Paraprofessional Casey Branstetter, from to 3 Days/Week with no change in hours/day, rate of pay, and no benefits, effective. G. Request board approval to adjustment in rate of pay and benefits for Carpentry Program Instructional Assistant Robert Wilson, from $8.62/Hour and no benefits to $13.80/Hour with 3 Sick Leave Days and and no other benefits, effective August 25, 2015 (pending paperwork). H. Request board approval to Substitute and Long-Term Volunteer List. I. Request board approval to list of positions Outside the Tyrone Area Education Association contract, effective with the school year. REPORTS FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD 1. Adam Zook/Grade 12: Adam reported that everything was going well. There were no issues with the cafeteria after the first two days. 2. Haley Butina/Grade 11: Haley also reported that everything was going well. All curriculum activities are now in place for the school year. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Rev. Norman Huff motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Cynthia Banas seconded the motion and it carried with an affirmative vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tanya L. Sharer tls Tanya L. Sharer Board Secretary