MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. October 9, 2018

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1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS October 9, 2018 I. ROLL CALL, FLAG SALUTE, AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE A voting meeting of the Board of Directors of the Punxsutawney Area School District was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the library of the High School located at 500 North Findley Street with the following board members present: Mr. James Baun, Mrs. Cindy Depp-Hutchinson, Mrs. Deneen Evans, Dr. Kyle Lingenfelter, Dr. Jean Martino-McAllister, Ms. Elaine Muto, Mrs. Penny Pifer, Mr. George Powers and Mrs. Melissa Snyder. Also in attendance were Dr. Thomas A. Lesniewski, Superintendent; Mrs. Susan Robertson, Business Administrator/Board Secretary; Attorney David L. Young, Solicitor; Administrator Mr. Gerald Gigliotti. Board President Lingenfelter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Following the Roll Call, Board President Lingenfelter led those in attendance in the Flag Salute and a period of silent meditation. Board President Lingenfelter announced there was an executive session on October 4, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. 7:10 p.m. to discuss personnel, school safety and sale of real estate. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS III. PRESENTATIONS IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A motion was made by Mrs. Depp-Hutchinson, seconded by Mrs. Snyder to approve the 1. Remove the 5 bells from the items to be sold at auction and to pay the auctioneer, through a reduction of commission, $140 which represents the projected commission for the 5 bells being removed from the auction after the acceptance of his proposal 2. Auction inventory list as presented

2 A motion was made by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mrs. Martino-McAllister to approve the resolution for the sale of the former Bell Township Elementary School property by public auction. A motion was made by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mrs. Martino-McAllister to approve the resolution for the sale of the former Jenks Hill Elementary School property by public auction. A motion was made by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mr. Powers to approve the resolution for the sale of the former Mapleview Elementary School property by public auction. A motion was made by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mr. Powers to approve the resolution for the sale of the former Parkview Elementary School property by public auction. A motion was made by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mrs. Martino-McAllister to approve the resolution for the sale of the former Longview Elementary School property by public auction. V. MINUTES A motion was made by Mrs. Martino-McAllister, seconded by Mr. Powers to approve the minutes from the September 11, 2018 voting meeting. On a voice vote the motion passed 9-0.

3 VI. REPORTS A. Transportation A motion was made by Mrs. Depp-Hutchinson, seconded by Mrs. Evans to approve the 1. Additional elementary bus for morning and afternoon run 2. Route and bus change for drop off at South Penn Street and East Union Street yes. B. Buildings & Maintenance A motion was made by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Ms. Muto to approve the 1. Pay applications for the Elementary School Construction/Renovation project a. Thomas Construction general contract pay application #9 $ 34, b. Weider Services plumbing contract pay application #9 $ 3, c. Commercial Appliance Contracts food service $ pay application #8 d. WAE Balancing pay application #1 $ 23, Pay applications for the West End District Administration Office project: a. J C Orr general contract pay application #4 $133, b. Hranec Sheet Metal HVAC contract pay application #3 $ 99, c. K&K Plumbing Plumbing contract pay application #2 $ 32, d. Mashan Inc electrical contract pay application #2 $ 35, Service agreement with SimplexGrinnel for fire alarm test and inspection at the elementary building at a cost of $5, yes. C. Federal A motion was made by Mr. Powers, seconded by Mrs. Martino-McAllister to approve the 1. Purchase orders (Title Funded): Apple Apple coaching $29, Houghton Mifflin Go Math $18, yes.

4 D. Cafeteria A motion was made by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mrs. Snyder to approve the 1. Coffee bar at the high school yes. E. Superintendent s Report A motion was made by Mrs. Depp-Hutchinson, seconded by Mrs. Evans to approve the 1. Conferences and field trips 2. Create a Junior Student Council per the bylaws presented 3. Service agreement with Audiological & Speech Associates for services from September 17, 2018 through December 31, Policies: First reading on October 4 th and second reading/approval on October 9, 2018 Policy 918 AR-1 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy (PAES) Policy 918 AR-2 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy (LEA) Policy Travel Reimbursement (revision) 5. Sub-grant agreement with IU 6 for IDEA-B 619 funds 6. Service agreement with Riverview IU 6 for CLM Coaching Services 7. Agreement with Tritt-Schell Consulting Service for E-Rate application services at a cost of $3, School Age Access Fund Request for funds passed through the Riverview IU 6 9. Mutual Cooperation and Coordination Agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health Management Health Choices Program 10. Agreement with ARIN Intermediate Unit 28 for professional psychologist services pending approval of the contract language by the solicitor yes. F. Safety & Security A motion was made by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mrs. Snyder to approve the 1. Key Fob/Door Access Acceptance form for Punxsutawney Borough Police Officers

5 yes. Items for discussion: School Resource / School Police Officers Visitor vetting/tracking systems Entrance protections: bollards/boulders Installing a safety gate behind the elementary building to reduce traffic near the new play area G. Financial A motion was made by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Ms. Muto to approve the 1. Financial Summary and Board Report 2. Occupation tax exonerations 3. Creating a Junior Student Council auxiliary account 4. To appeal or defend against any appeals, involving properties scheduled for Assessment Appeal Hearings on October 9, Retain the law firm of Bernstein Berkley to represent the District with regards to the previous motions regarding Assessment Appeal Hearing at their current rate 6. LERTA application George and Lorraine Cherian for property located at 98 Foundry St., Punxsutawney Discussion was held on the LERTA application yes. H. Personnel A motion was made by Mrs. Depp-Hutchinson, seconded by Mrs. Evans to approve the 1. Additions to substitute lists: Professional: Madison McCully Support: Terry Vanderpool Deana Vasbinder Deletions to substitute lists: Professional: Carla Ferko Pamela Dunmire Connie Powers Heather Serian Robin VanLeer Support Janice Blose

6 2. Retirement: Joyce Penrod, van monitor, effective December 31, Resignation: Wendy Bish, cafeteria worker, effective September 12, 2018 Nicole Heidenrich, teacher elementary, effective October 26, 2018 Vicki Bedell, cafeteria worker, effective October 12, Hire the following individuals: Zachary Caine Music $41,000 Bachelor s Step 1 Heidi Patterson Reading Teacher $42,400 Master s Step 1 5. Hire the following individuals: Kelli Richardson Jr. Student Council a stipend of $500/year April Barrick - Jr. Student Council a stipend of $500/year Susan Schneider cafeteria worker 3.5 $8.75/hr Kelly Wilbur special instructional assistant 3.5 $9.90/hr Jachob Haines part-time $7.25/hr 6. New teacher mentors: Melanie Rydbom Erin Knepper On a roll call vote Mrs. Depp-Hutchinson, Mrs. Evans, Dr. Lingenfelter, yes. Mr. Baun voted no. The vote was eight yes, one no. The motion passed 8-1. I. Athletic Report A motion was made by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mrs. Snyder to approve the 1. Purchase order: All American Sports football equipment reconditioning yes. J. High School Student Government Class Officer Report No Report K. Superintendent Academic Council No Report VII. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES A. Vocational-Technical School Report Board members were provided with individual ballots to complete.

7 A motion was made by Mr. Powers, seconded by Mrs. Evans to approve the 1. Memorandum of Understanding to clarify the capital expenditure language in the Jeff Tech Articles of Agreement 2. Resolution to Recertify the Capital Projects account retroactive to July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, On a roll call vote Mrs. Depp-Hutchinson, Mrs. Evans, Dr. Lingenfelter, yes. Mr. Baun voted no. The vote was eight yes, one no. The motion passed 8-1. B. I.U. 6 Report No Report VIII. COMMUNICATIONS IX. PAYMENT OF BILLS A motion was made by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mr. Powers to approve the 1. General Fund as presented 2. Cafeteria fund as presented yes. X. NEW BUSINESS XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Susan H. Robertson Business Administrator/Board Secretary SHR/djn