WARRIOR RUN SCHOOL DISTRICT

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1 WARRIOR RUN SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES FOR BOARD MEETING MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016 Middle School Library 7:00 PM Call to Order-Board President Open with Pledge to the Flag Roll call-board Secretary MEMBER MEMBER x Abigail Appleman x Todd Moser x Charles Axtman x Elias Stevens x George Grose x Douglas Whitmoyer x Tamara Hoffman, Vice President x * Michael Wiley, Solicitor x Benjamin Hormell x *John Kurelja, Superintendent x Jennifer Meule, President x *Heather Burke, Business Mgr./Bd.Secretary *(Non-Voting Member) OTHERS x Alico, Greg Technology Coordinator x Boerckel, Bernadette Curriculum Director x Frederick, Renee - Food Service Supervisor x Hack, Alan - Assistant Middle School Principal x Lohr, Julie Assistant Elem. School Principal x Mabus, Susan Middle School Principal x Minium, Nathan High School Principal x Perruquet, Rebecca Elementary School Principal x Petrin, Julie Supervisor of Special Education x Walter, Marc Assistant High School Principal x Williams, Gary - Supervisors of Buildings and Grounds x Residents x Media x Students Additional comments on agenda items Parent Item #25 Approval of Bills: General Fund $ 2,346, Cafeteria Fund $ 102, Capital Reserve $ 0.00 Second: Tamara Hoffman

2 Approval of minutes for the following meetings: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, April 11, 2016 Second: Todd Moser Special Board Meeting, Thursday, April 21, 2016 Motion: Charles Axtman Second: Elias Stevens Board Work Session, Monday, May 9, 2016 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS May 23, PRESENTATIONS: Transition Grant Results- We will provide a brief overview of the grant accomplishments and we will formally thank participating employers Julie Petrin and Cathy Grow Presentation of the 4th Grade Production of The Jungle Book Bernadette Boerckel Melodie Jones, District 8 Concert Band and Region IV Concert Band Dawn Doll Lyco CTC State Winners, Brad Styer, Austin Coup, Blake Bomboy, Alicia Begic Nathan Minium Zach Smith for his service as Student Representative to the School Board Dr. John Kurelja 2. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT /2017 BUDGET APPROVAL Attachment # 1 It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the adoption of the final income and expense budget in the amount of $22,205,980 for the 2016/2017 school year. The Final Budget is inclusive of all staffing recommendations from the Work Session held on March 14, 2016 and reviewed with the Personnel Committee on May 9, The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Second: Charles Axtman Yes: Axtman, Hoffman, Hormell, Meule, Moser, Stevens No: Appleman, Grose, Whitmoyer

3 4. ADOPTION OF TAXES The final budget currently requires the following taxes to be levied to support the final 2016/2017 Income and Expense budget. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Increase/ A. Real Estate 2015/ /17 (Decrease) Montour County mills mills.73 mills Northumberland Cty mills mills.25 mills Union County mills mills 1.38 mills B. Five Dollars ($5.00) Per Capita Tax under the School Code of 1949 as amended. C. Act 511 Taxes as follows: Per Capita $ 5.00 Earned Income 1.3% Real Estate Transfer: Gregg Twp..5% Delaware Twp..5% Lewis Twp..5% Watsontown Boro.5% McEwensville Boro.5% Turbotville Boro.5% Anthony Twp..5% Limestone Twp..5% Second: Elias Stevens Yes: Axtman, Hoffman, Hormell, Meule, Moser, Stevens No: Appleman, Grose, Whitmoyer 5. RETIREMENT Attachment # 2 The District has received a letter of retirement from the following individual. The Superintendent recommends Board approval: Patricia Robbins, proctor assigned to Turbotville Elementary School, effective June 1, 2016 with 24 years of service. Motion: Tamara Hoffman Second: Douglas Whitmoyer 6. EMPLOYMENT Attachment # 3 Termination The Superintendent recommends terminating the employment of employee 2016-J pursuant to Section 514 of the Public School Code. Second: Elias Stevens

4 Administration New Job Description Assistant Principal K-8 The Personnel Committee is recommending the Board approve the new job description for the Assistant Principal K-8 as presented. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Motion: Elias Stevens Second: Douglas Whitmoyer Superintendent The President of the Warrior Run School District Board of Directors recommends that the Warrior Run School District Board of Directors approve the selection of Dr. Alan Hack as superintendent effective July 1, 2016 for a 5 year contract at a starting salary of $107,500 with other benefits as prescribed in the contract previously submitted and discussed with the Board. Second: Tamara Hoffman Instructional Elementary Summer Program The Elementary Principals and Director of Curriculum and Instruction are proposing the Board accept a request for Title I funded summer camps. Ready Set Go Camp will be held at Turbotville Elementary School from 9AM to 12PM the week of July Math and Literacy Camp for grades 1 4 will be held at Turbotville Elementary School from 8AM 3PM the week of August 1 4. Teachers will be paid at the in-service rate per the WREA bargaining agreement. Parents provide transportation to and from all camps. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Teachers for Ready, Set Go Camp Patti Marshall, Laurie Williams, Vicki Kilgus. Math and Literacy camp for 1, 2, 3, 4th graders Carla Foresman, Stephanie Zettlemoyer, Renee Albertson, Jen Jolin, and Amanda Karaffa and one to be determined. Motion: Tamara Hoffman Second: Abigail Appleman Classified Revised Job Description Business Office Assistant The Personnel Committee is recommending the Board approve the revised job description for the Business Office Assistant as presented. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Motion: Charles Axtman

5 Revised Job Description Special Education LPN The Personnel Committee is recommending the Board approve the revised job description for the Special Education LPN as presented. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Motion: George Grose Second: Douglas Whitmoyer New Job Description Summer Helper The Personnel Committee is recommending the Board approve the new job description for the Summer Helper as presented. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Custodian The Buildings and Grounds Supervisor is requesting the Board approve the employment of Kelley Valiquette as a full-time 2 nd shift custodian assigned to Turbotville Elementary effective Tuesday May 24, Ms. Valiquette will work 40 hours a week, at an hourly rate of $9.35, with benefits as prescribed in the Classified Handbook. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Summer Helpers The Buildings and Grounds Supervisor is requesting the Board approve the employment of Tara Wright and Ronald Rau as Summer Helpers, at the hourly rate of $9.35 not to exceed hours per week effective Monday, June 6, The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Motion: Charles Axtman Second: Todd Moser School Police The High School Principal is requesting the Board approve the employment of Mr. Robert Confair as a School Police officer, at an hourly rate of $10.65 not to exceed hours per week effective Tuesday May 24, The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Motion: Tamara Hoffman Second: Todd Moser

6 Transfer Food Service Cook The Supervisor of Food Service is requesting Board approval of the transfer of Barbara Fisher from the position of Assistant Head Cook to the Cook position at the Middle School, effective the end of the 2015/2016 school year. Ms. Fisher will work 5.75 hours a day at her current rate of $12.15 per hour plus the annual increase for 2016/2017 for 181 days/school year. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Second: Charles Axtman Athletics Athletic Director The High School Principal is requesting that the Board approve the employment of Nathan Butler, physical education teacher assigned to the high school, as the Athletic Director, effective the 2016/2017 school year. Mr. Butler s contract will have a salary stipend of $11,000 per year. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Second: Charles Axtman Coaches The High School Principal and the Athletic Director are recommending the following individuals to serve as coaches for the 2016/2017 fall/winter season. The Superintendent recommends Board approval: Coach Appointment Salary Logan Hendershot Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer (fall season) 1 year contract $ 2, Alecia Gold Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer (fall season) 1 year contract $ 2, Kaitlyn Grant Assistant Varsity Field Hockey (fall season) 1 year contract $ 2, Thomas Williams Head Junior High Cross Country (fall season) 1 year contract $ 1, Jason McCormick Head Varsity Girls Basketball (winter season) 1 year contract $ 5, Second: Tamara Hoffman Strength and Conditioning Co-Coaches The High School Principal and Athletic Director are requesting that the Board appoint Christopher Emory and Stephen Davis to share the duties as Strength and Conditioning Coaches beginning July 1, 2016 with a contract running through June 30, Each will be paid a stipend of $6,000 per year. With this agreement we will offer 52 weeks of coverage for our strength and conditioning program, not to exceed 14 hours per week. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Motion: Tamara Hoffman Second: Todd Moser

7 Volunteer Coaches The High School Principal and the Athletic Director are recommending that the following individuals be approved as volunteer coaches for the 2016 fall season. The Superintendent recommends Board approval: Volunteer Sport Volunteer Sport Matt Burrows Golf Eileen Sodano Girls Soccer Motion: George Grose Second: Douglas Whitmoyer 7. SUBSTITUTES The Superintendent is recommending Board approval of the classified substitute list as presented. Classified hourly rate commensurate with position Karissa Loner Aide Wendy Irwin Cafe Motion: Tamara Hoffman Second: Douglas Whitmoyer 8. SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS The District is requesting Board approval for the following individuals to serve as volunteers in our schools. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Michelle Waltman Annette Brown David A. Frederick Jr. Second: Todd Moser 9. FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE REQUESTS The District is requesting Family Medical Leave for the following individuals. The Superintendent recommends Board approval as these leaves comply with district policy and U. S. Department of Labor Guidelines: Employee 2016 K is requesting FMLA, to commence on April 6, Employee 2016 K returned to their position on May 9, Employee 2016 M is requesting intermitted FMLA, to commence on April 18, Employee 2016 M returned to their position on May 9, Employee 2016 N is requesting FMLA and childbearing/childrearing leave to commence on or about August 18, Employee 2016 N is planning on returning during the second quarter of the school year upon release from their physician. Second: Charles Axtman

8 10. SABBATICAL REQUEST Attachment # 4 Employee 2016 O is requesting Board approval of a 2016/2017 school year sabbatical for an Educational Study. As this request complies with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Pennsylvania School Code the Superintendent recommends Board approval. Second: Tamara Hoffman 11. ARTICHECT CONTRACT Attachment # 5 It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board enter into an agreement with the firm Breslin, Ridyard, and Fadero Architects for the architectural services necessary to address the needs of the district s upcoming elementary school construction projects. Second: Todd Moser 12. ENGINEER CONTRACT Attachment # 6 It is the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee that the Board enter into an agreement with the Herbert, Rowland, and Grubic Inc. for the engineering services required for the on-site improvements and compliance assistance regarding our wastewater treatment and the long-term sanitary sewer alternative coordination assistance. The Superintendent recommends approval pending final legal review. Motion: Charles Axtman Second: Douglas Whitmoyer EXECUTIVE SESSION-Legal Matter 8:06PM-8:33PM 13. WASTEWATER TREATMENT AGREEMENT The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the agreement between Lewis Township and the Warrior Run School District regarding the Notice of Violation filed by Lewis Township concerning the Lewis Township Wastewater Treatment Plant in substantially similar content and authorize its execution on behalf of the District conditioned upon approval of the agreement by Lewis Township at its next meeting. Motion: Charles Axtman Second: Todd Moser Yes: Appleman, Axtman, Hoffman, Hormell, Meule, Moser, Stevens No: Grose, Whitmoyer

9 14. DELINQUENT TAX EXONERATION Attachment # 7 The Business Manager requests Board approval of delinquent tax exemptions for personal taxes as submitted. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. 15. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT REVISION Attachment # 8 The High School Principal is recommending the revisions to our Graduation requirements as presented at the April 5, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Second: Elias Stevens 16. CLASS OF 2016 GRADUATING SENIORS Attachment # 9 The High School Principal is requesting the Board approve the list of candidates for the graduating Class of 2016 as presented. These candidates must complete all requirements to participate in the graduation ceremony and to be awarded a diploma. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Second: Tamara Hoffman 17. SUMMER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP Attachment # 10 The High School Principal is requesting Board approval to operate a summer school jointly with the Muncy and Montgomery School Districts for the summer of This program offers remediation at an affordable price while providing accountability through the quality of the program. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Second: Todd Moser 18. HOMESTEAD/FARMSTEAD EXCLUSION RESOLUTION Attachment # 11 The Business Manager requests the Board adopt a resolution authorizing Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions for the school year beginning July 1, 2016, under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50) of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act of 2006). The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Motion: Abigail Appleman Second: Douglas Whitmoyer

10 /2017 LYCOMING COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER BUDGET Attachment # 12 The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the Resolution for the 2016/2017 Lycoming Career and Technology Budget in the amount of $2,075,066 The Articles of Agreement require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the participating districts and a majority vote of all school directors of the member schools. The budget was reviewed by the superintendents of the member schools and the Joint Operating Committee consisting of board representatives from each member district. Second: Todd Moser 20. PAVING CONTRACT It is the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor that the Board accept a quote from LRJ Enterprises at the cost of $12,500 for reconditioning repairs to the parking lot and playground pavement at Turbotville Elementary. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. 21. ELECTRICAL CONTRACT It is the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor that the Board accept a quote from S and K Electric at the cost of $4,700 for electrical work at the Turbotville Elementary. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Second: Charles Axtman 22. AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACT Attachment # 13 It is the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor that the Board accept a quote from Gordian Group at the cost of $136, to install air conditioning at the High School. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.

11 23. WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS It is the recommendation of the Technology Coordinator to approve CDW G as the low bid for the 81 wireless access points at a cost of $39,204 (prior to E Rate reduction). The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Second: Charles Axtman 24. LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PRICES Attachment # 14 The Business Manager and Food Service Supervisor are requesting that the Board approve increasing elementary lunch prices from $2.15 to $2.25 and middle/high lunch prices from $2.35 to $2.45. Breakfast prices will remain the same at $1.20. Adult prices are all ala cart. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. Motion: Tamara Hoffman Second: Todd Moser /2017 STUDENT HANDBOOKS Attachment sent electronically for review The Building Principals are requesting Board approval of the 2016/2017 Student Handbooks as presented discussed. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. This was discussed and the board asked to leave study halls and honor roll unchanged and to change Warrior Run Elementary School to Turbotville Elementary. Second: Tamara Hoffman 26. PROVIDER PANEL FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION Attachment # 15 The Business Manager is requesting Board approval of the revised provider panel and notice to employees in case of a work-related injury. The Superintendent recommends Board approval. 27. FACILITIES USAGE REQUESTS Attachment # 16 The District has received the following requests for use of facilities. The Superintendent recommends Board approval, waiving fees for rental: Wayne Greiner, on behalf of the Warrior Run Fort Freeland Historical Society, is requesting use of the high school kitchen for preparation of the Strawberry Festival on June 10-12, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Barbara Diehl, on behalf of the Watsontown Business Association, is requesting to use the Watsontown Elementary School front yard and parking lots on Monday, July 4, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM to organize the parade.

12 Second: Tamara Hoffman 28. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS A student raised concerns about scheduling. Hestia Brown asked about social media in regards to tutoring and polices. She also asked about the impact to students of the relocation. Michael Freeborn addressed concerns raised about the packing of classrooms. He also thanked Mrs. Perruquet, Mrs. Lohr, Mr. Koch, and the volunteers for their help. 29. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING 9:40PM Second: Elias Stevens 30. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10:30PM Second: Elias Stevens Heather N. Burke