There was an Executive Session held on March 14, 2016 regarding personnel issues concerning labor negotiations.

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1 Northeastern School District March 21, 2016 Administration Center Manchester, PA Regular Meeting Mrs. Walker, President, called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Board Members in attendance were Mr. Gebhart, Ms. Koerner, Mr. Kramlick, Mrs. Morningstar, Mr. Nade, Ms. Snell, Dr. Tabachini, and Mrs. Walker. Mr. Redding was absent. Also in attendance were Dr. Minnich, Dr. Sidle, Mr. Geller, Mr. Gay, Mrs. Radanovic, Mrs. Wolff, Mrs. Nohe, Mrs. Stover, Mr. Moyer, and Mr. Knepper. Mr. Greg Gettle, District Solicitor, was present. There was an Executive Session held on March 14, 2016 regarding personnel issues concerning labor negotiations. Mrs. Texter read the roll call of Board members. Moment of Reflection and Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Gebhart Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, and seconded by Mr. Nade, to approve the agenda with the amendment of adding Letter V under Action Items from C3 which is a motion under Finance and Personnel. The motion carried by the following vote: Mr. Gebhart yes; Ms. Koerner yes; Mr. Kramlick yes; Mrs. Morningstar yes; Mr. Nade yes; Ms. Snell yes; Dr. Tabachini yes; Mrs. Walker yes. 8 yes Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, and seconded by Mr. Kramlick to approve the minutes of the Athletics & Activities Committee meeting held on March 7, 2016 and the Work Session of the Board of School Directors held on March 7, The motion carried by the following vote: Mr. Gebhart yes; Ms. Koerner yes; Mr. Kramlick yes; Mrs. Morningstar yes; Mr. Nade yes; Ms. Snell yes; Dr. Tabachini yes; Mrs. Walker yes. 8 yes None COMMENTS FROM DELEGATIONS OR CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE THAT RELATES TO AN AGENDA ITEM None PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1

2 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD Miss Eisenhour ed the following report to Dr. Sidle who reported to the board. Kayli Rentzel won the title of Student of the Year last night. She raised over $35k in 6 weeks for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They are leaving the campaign open till the end of June to allow her the ability to make it to her goal of $50k. The Solo and Small Ensemble concert will be held April 12th in the middle school auditorium. More information to come at the first April meeting. Mini-THON is less than 60 days away! As always, if you would like to chaperone the event or come visit at any time, let me know. Also discussed/reported: There was a concert this past Sunday with the band and Spring Garden Township. There was a Fund Raiser on Saturday for Taiven. Ms. Snell reported that the Rock n to the Strings was a fabulous concert. Mr. Gay reported on student successes at the high school. NORTHEASTERN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Mrs. Nohe reported that the Association February/March Newsletter has gone out. It highlights the intermediate school s activities. Dr. Tabachini shared information on a presentation in Hershey that his granddaughter attended. Mr. Swartz was a presenter and she enjoyed his presentation on Youth Leadership. SUPERINTENDENT S MONTHLY REPORT Year End Northeastern School District Residential Real Estate Report for 2015 by Dr. Shawn Minnich (attachment). Highlights discussed included: 1. This is the 2 nd year in a row that NESD had the highest number of new homes sold. 2. Median home price is above the average in the county by about $6, Growth from historical perspective change for one year was up 11 percent. 4. This is important with keeping up with trends on where population is increasing specifically watching the boundaries in elementary schools and enrollment increase. Director of Child Nutrition Services Director of Technology Building Level Reports (attachment) Guidance Reports (attachment) Department of Student Support Services Report (attachment) Enrollment Report (attachment) ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Ms. Koerner made the following report: 1. Report Student Expulsion (motion) 2

3 The superintendent recommends approving the expulsion of student # for the remainder of the school year, effective January 22, Report New Course Approval (motion) The superintendent recommends approving the following new courses for the high school: a. Herstory (attachment) b. World Religions (attachment) c. Global Issues and Economics (attachment) d. Intro. To Economics (attachment) BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Dr. Tabachini made the following report in the absence of Mr. Redding: 1. Report Director of Physical Plant (attachment) 2. Report - Requests for Use of Facilities The superintendent reports that the following Request for Use of Facilities has been approved according to Board policy: a. Organization: Hope Fellowship (attachment) Activity: Community Easter Egg Hunt Facility: Admin/Board Room Dates: March 20, 2016 Time: 12:30 5:00 pm Insurance: Yes Rental Cost: Group C Board Room $62.50 X 2.5 hrs = $ Custodial Fees $15.00 X 5 hrs = $75.00 Total fees = $ b. Organization: White Rose Twirlers, LLC (attachment) Activity: Twirler Recital Facility: Shallow Brook/Gym Dates: May 18, 2016 (6:00-7:30 pm) May 22, 2016 (1:00-2:30 pm) Insurance: Yes Rental Cost: Group C Gym $52.50 X 3 hrs = $ Custodial Fees $15.00 X 4.5 hrs = $67.50 (approx) Total fees = $ (approx) Ms. Snell made the following report: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL 1. Report Accounts Payable (attachment and motion) The superintendent recommends approving the attached list of invoices for payment. 2. Report Child Nutrition Accounts Payable (attachment and motion) The superintendent recommends approving the attached list of invoices for payment from the Child Nutrition Fund. 3. Report Lincoln Learning Network 3.0 Regional Wide Area Network Agreement (attachment and motion) will be added as V on the Action Items. The superintendent recommends approving the agreement between Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 and Northeastern School District for network services 3

4 provided by the IU. This is a three-year agreement effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, Report Approval of Substitutes and Guest Teachers (attachment and motion) The superintendent recommends approving the list of substitutes and guest teachers as listed in the attachment. 5. Report Approval of Volunteers (attachment and motion) The superintendent recommends approving the list of volunteers as listed in the attachment. 6. Report Appointments to Professional Positions (motion) The superintendent recommends approving the following individuals appointments to professional positions: a. Heather Zimmerman (attachment) Extended-Term Substitute, Librarian, Conewago (Gepfer/Winward) Salary: $125.00/day Effective: March 1, 2016 b. Jennifer Lloyd (attachment) Extended-Term Substitute, Communication Art, Middle School (S. Dorward) Salary: $125.00/day Effective: Tentatively, March 29, Report Appointments to Classified Positions (motion) The superintendent recommends approving the following individuals appointments to classified positions: a. Brant Pawson (attachment) Custodian, Full Time, Middle School (K. Hoffman) Salary: $10.15/hour Effective: ASAP, pending completion of new hire paperwork b. Timofey Kolchuk (attachment) Custodian, Part-Time, High School (K. Bernard) Salary: $10.15/hour Effective: ASAP, pending completion of new hire paperwork 8. Report Leave of Absence (motion) The superintendent recommends approving the following individual s request for a leave of absence: a. Lisa Winward, Family Medical Leave, not to exceed 12 weeks, effective March 1, 2016 through the end of the school year, utilizing sick days during this time. 9. Report Transfer of Staff (motion) The superintendent recommends approving the transfer of the following individual: a. Jeanette Good, Personal Care Assistant, Shallow Brook to Special Education Paraprofessional, York Haven effective March 1, (M. Noll-Dohne) 10. Report Tentative Agreement (motion) The superintendent recommends approving the tentative agreement between the Northeastern York School District and The Northeastern Education Association for the period from July 1, 2016 until June 30, Ms. Snell thanked everyone for their time for being here for the negotiation meetings. 4

5 Dr. Tabachini made the following report: ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES 1. Report Appointment to Extracurricular/Co-Curricular Positions (motion) The superintendent recommends appointing the following individuals to extracurricular/co-curricular positions: a. Abigail Darrah Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Salary: $9.00/$8.00 per hour, respectively b. Alek Payne Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Salary: $9.00/$8.00 per hour, respectively c. Christina Bradley Volunteer Track & Field Assistant d. Scott Holder Volunteer Boys Volleyball Assistant e. Kelli Horn Volunteer Track & Field Assistant f. Eric Shoemaker Volunteer Boys Volleyball Assistant Dr. Tabachini thanked the volunteers for their service. Dr. Tabachini made the following report: TRANSPORTATION 1. Report Transportation Administrator (attachment) LEGISLATIVE/PSBA REPRESENTATIVE Mrs. Morningstar reported that Thursday she will be at the Manchester Café for the town hall meeting being held by Representative Gillespie. She received a certificate where she was asked to be on the 2016 Platform Committee as an alternate. The scheduled meeting is July 30 th in Mechanicsburg. YORK COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Mr. Gebhart reported that their next meeting is March 31,

6 YORK/ADAMS ACADEMY Mrs. Morningstar reported that their next meeting is in April. She was elected as the Vice President for their board. NORTHEASTERN FOUNDATION Mrs. Walker reported that Mrs. Diane Wolf has been away, but she will be sending out a schedule of work dates for the Flip House. LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT #12 Mr. Nade reported that their next meeting is the 1 st Tuesday in April. ACTION ITEMS Mrs. Walker pulled Item T to be voted on separately. Item V was added from C3 under Finance and Personnel. A. Motion is made to approve the following textbook: 1. Finney, Ross, Demana Franklin, Bert Waits, Daniel Kennedy, and David Bressoud. Calculus, Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic, AP Edition 5 th Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc., Print. B. Motion is made to approve the following new courses: 1. First Aid/CPR/AED (attachment) 2. News Media Production (attachment) C. Motion is made to approve the following schedule for real estate tax bills: Issue Date July 1, 2016 Rebate Dates July 1, 2016 to September 1, 2016 Face Dates September 2, 2016 to November 2, 2016 Penalty Dates November 3, 2016 to December 31, 2016 Installment payments due September 1, 2016, October 1, 2016, and November 2, D. Motion is made to approve the attached list of budget transfers. (attachment) E. Motion is made to approve the Quarterly Activity Fund Reports for October, November, and December (attachment) F. Motion is made to approve the requested leaves of absence for the following individuals: 1. Lisa Kinsinger, Counselor, Mount Wolf, Family Medical Leave, not to exceed 12 weeks, tentatively effective May 2, 2016 through the end of the school year, utilizing sick days during this time. 6

7 2. Brittany Byrne, Science Teacher, High School, Family Medical Leave, not to exceed 12 weeks, beginning August 17, 2016 through October 17, 2016, utilizing all but 5 sick days during this time. 3. Amy Beagle, Grade 5 Teacher, Spring Forge, Family Medical Leave, not to exceed 12 weeks, tentatively effective May 2, 2016 through the end of the school year, utilizing sick days during this time. 4. Lisa Winward, Family Medical Leave, not to exceed 12 weeks effective March 1, 2016 through the end of the school year, utilizing sick days during this time. G. Motion is made to approve the attached job description for the Secretary to the Director of Child Nutrition and Registration Coordinator. (attachment) H. Motion is made to approve the district athletic bid, being the lowest bidders except for the highlighted items on the attachment, due to differences in product specifications. (attachment) I. Motion is made to approve the attached changes to the bus schedule. (attachment) J. Motion is made to approve the contract with EMSEC to prepare a written exercise plan and assist with the logistics of the June 3, 2016 bus incident event for a total fee not to exceed $4,000. This written plan will include the logistics and roles of the participants, how it tests the emergency operation plan and can be used by interested parties during and after this event. (attachment) K. Motion is made to approve the expulsion of student # for the remainder of the school year, effective January 22, L. Motion is made to approve the following new courses for the high school: 1. Herstory 2. World Religions 3. Global Issues and Economics 4. Intro. To Economics M. Motion is made to approve the attached list of invoices for payment. N. Motion is made to approve the attached list of invoices for payment from the Child Nutrition Fund. O. Motion is made to approve the list of substitutes and guest teachers as listed in the attachment. P. Motion is made to approve the list of volunteers as listed in the attachment. Q. Motion is made to approve the following individuals appointments to professional positions: 1. Heather Zimmerman Extended-Term Substitute, Librarian, Conewago (Gepfer/Winward) Salary: $125.00/day Effective: March 1, Jennifer Lloyd Extended-Term Substitute, Communication Art, Middle School (S. Dorward) Salary: $125.00/day Effective: Tentatively, March 29,

8 R. Motion is made to approve the following individuals appointments to classified positions: 1. Brant Pawson Custodian, Full Time, Middle School (K. Hoffman) Salary: $10.15/hour Effective: ASAP, pending completion of new hire paperwork 2. Timofey Kolchuk Custodian, Part-Time, High School (K. Bernard) Salary: $10.15/hour Effective: ASAP, pending completion of new hire paperwork S. Motion is made to approve the transfer of the following individual: 1. Jeanette Good, Personal Care Assistant, Shallow Brook to Special Education Paraprofessional, York Haven effective March 1, (M. Noll-Dohne) U. Motion is made to approve the following individuals appointment to extracurricular/co-curricular positions: 1. Abigail Darrah Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Salary: $9.00/$8.00 per hour, respectively 2. Alek Payne Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Salary: $9.00/$8.00 per hour, respectively 3. Christina Bradley Volunteer Track & Field Assistant 4. Scott Holder Volunteer Boys Volleyball Assistant 5. Kelli Horn Volunteer Track & Field Assistant 6. Eric Shoemaker Volunteer Boys Volleyball Assistant V. Motion is made to approve the Lincoln Learning Network 3.0 Regional Wide Area Network Agreement. The superintendent recommends approving the agreement between Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 and Northeastern School District for network services provided by the IU. This is a three-year agreement effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, and seconded by Mr. Kramlick, to approve the above action items A through S and U through V. The motion carried by the following vote: Mr. Gebhart yes; Ms. Koerner yes; Mr. Kramlick yes; Mrs. Morningstar yes; Mr. Nade yes; Ms. Snell yes; Dr. Tabachini yes; Mrs. Walker yes. 8 - yes Action Item T Motion is made to approve the tentative agreement between the Northeastern York School District and The Northeastern Education Association for the period from July 1, 2016 until June 30,

9 Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, and seconded by Mr. Kramlick, to approve the above action item T. The motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Ms. Koerner yes; Mr. Kramlick yes; Mrs. Morningstar yes; Mr. Nade yes; Ms. Snell yes; Dr. Tabachini yes; Mr. Gebhart no; Mrs. Walker yes. 7 yes; 1 no. TREASURER S REPORT Motion was made by Ms. Snell, and seconded by Mr. Nade, to approve the Treasurer s Report items as written in the report (attachment): 1. Investment Holdings 2. General Fund & Payroll 3. Child Nutrition Fund 4. Capital Reserve Fund 5. Athletic Fund 6. Scoreboard Fund 7. Northeastern Foundation The motion carried by the following vote: Mr. Gebhart yes; Ms. Koerner yes; Mr. Kramlick yes; Mrs. Morningstar yes; Mr. Nade yes; Ms. Snell yes; Dr. Tabachini yes; Mrs. Walker yes. 8 yes None OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENT Mrs. Morningstar reported on her meeting with Mr. Carlisle and his comments concerning Tucker and his family and the board appreciation night. A. Report Approval of Policies (motion) The superintendent recommends approving changes to the following policies as recommended by PSBA. A cross reference is attached. (attachment) 1. Policy 100 for a first reading. (attachment) 2. Policy 101 to be removed. (attachment) 3. Policy 102 for a first reading. (attachment) Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, seconded by Mr. Nade, to approve Policy 100 and 102 for a first reading and Policy 101 to be removed. Information on policies given by Dr. Minnich. The motion carried by the following vote: Mr. Gebhart yes; Ms. Koerner yes; Mr. Kramlick yes; Mrs. Morningstar yes; Mr. Nade yes; Ms. Snell yes; Dr. Tabachini yes; Mrs. Walker yes. 8 yes 9

10 MEETING/ACTIVITY DATES A. March 21, 2016 School in Session (make-up for Jan 26) Academic Affairs Committee meeting, 6 pm School Board meeting, 7 pm B. March 24, 2016 Early Dismissal/End of 3 rd marking period C. March 25, 2016 Holiday District Closed D. March 28, 2016 Clerical Day No School for Students E. April 4, 2016 Building & Grounds Committee meeting, 6 pm School Board meeting, 7 pm F. April 5, 2016 CRO Spring Concert (Grades K & 1) HS, 6:30 pm G. April 18, 2016 Finance & Personnel Committee meeting, 6 pm School Board meeting, 7 pm H. April 19, 2016 York Haven Spring Concert, 7 pm None ITEMS FOR DISTRIBUTION ADJOURNMENT Ms. Snell moved for adjournment. Mr. Nade seconded the motion. The motion was carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2016, which will be a Work Session. Mrs. Margaret Walker, President Mr. Brian Geller, Board Secretary 10