WAYNESBORO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Waynesboro, PA 17268

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1 WAYNESBORO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Waynesboro, PA The Waynesboro Area Board of School Directors held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in the board room, 210 Clayton Avenue, Waynesboro, PA The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Wilson called for a silent prayer and then led the pledge to the flag ROLL CALL Present were: Chris Lind; Bonnie Bachtell; Leland Lemley; Rita Daywalt; Ashley Newcomer; Billie Finn; Ed Wilson; James Flower, Solicitor; Evan Williams, Assistant Superintendent; Bob Walker, Business Administrator; Joyce Caiati, recording secretary; Dwight Needham, Maintenance Supervisor; Roger Lange, Supervisor of Technology; Stephanie Harbaugh, Record Herald, Jennifer Fitch, Herald Mail; and those individuals listed on the attached sign-in sheet. Firmadge Crutchfield and Sherry Cline were absent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA On a Lind/Bachtell motion and unanimous voice vote, the board approved the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES/CORRECTION March 20, 2012 Minutes Mrs. Finn requested a change be made to Appointment of Superintendent on Page 5 of the minutes. Sherian Diller is referred to as Mrs. Diller and Mrs. Finn asked that the minutes be corrected to replace each reference with Dr. Diller. On a Bachtell/Daywalt motion and roll call listed, the board approved the minutes and the correction to the March 20, 2012 minutes. ABSTAINED: Bachtell/Lemley/Daywalt/Newcomer/Crutchfield/Finn/Cline/Wilson Lind Mrs. Cline arrived at 7:05 p.m.; Mr. Crutchfield arrived at 7:06 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Mike Engle, 5572 Peaceful Oak Drive, Waynesboro and WAEA President addressed the board. Mr. Engle stated that it has been 650 days since the contract has expired, and they have been bargaining for 28 months starting January 2010; during that time surrounding districts have either settled or had a contract extension. Mr. Engle said, neither of our sides can have it completely their way, and he urges the board to seek compromise and see it as a win/win, not a win/lose and asks the community to contact the school board and ask them to seek compromise. Mr. Lemley stated that the board looked at a similar settlement like Chambersburg a couple of months ago, but there was no interest from WAEA at that time. There was a short discussion of what Chambersburg Area School District settled for, to include their insurance deductible plans. Mr. Engle requested that WAEA and the board meet at a later date to discuss contract.

2 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 10, 2012 Page 2 Mark Smith, North Welty Road, Waynesboro addressed the board. Mr. Smith stated that his children attend Waynesboro Area School District and he is speaking as an educator with 17 years of experience, as well as 8 years as an administrator. He has made requests each year starting with the 2010/2011 school year, to the superintendent s office, to obtain statistical data for racial makeup for entire staff. He had some difficulty receiving this information that year as well as this year. Mr. Smith asked his children, who attend WAMS, if the school was doing anything for black history month; they replied that nothing was mentioned in their courses of study. He sent an anonymous to Mrs. Calimer regarding this and Mrs. Calimer responded back that due to the anonymity of she would not reply to the question. Mr. Smith was concerned about the representation of African Americans and feels that children of all different races, nationalities, and cultures needs to be acknowledged, studied, and educated about the different races in this country. According to a letter he received from superintendent s office regarding statistics, he asks in what capacity does an African American work at WASD, when was he/she hired, what is WASD doing to recruit minorities to work as support and professional staff members, and what training does WASD staff give to increase cultural competence as educators. Mr. Crutchfield asked Mr. Smith to provide those questions to Mr. Williams. STUDENT REPORT Zach Arestad reported that there was a performance of Fiddler on the Roof, a musical about the experience of Russian Jews, and that the play was a success. Last Thursday, Waynesboro hosted the 2012 Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils District 8 Student Leadership Conference. This was organized by Nick Bailey, 489 students, 44 advisors, and 54 student and teacher volunteers from 33 schools in 7 counties. Vocal and instrumental music students have joined the Waynesboro Music Education Association as part of the Mentors in Music program. The organization aims to bridge the gap between elementary, middle and high school music programs with the ultimate goal of encouraging students to participate in district music programs. Next week PSSA testing in Writing and Science will restart. DISCUSS/ACT ON PERSONNEL ITEMS On a Lind/Bachtell motion, and roll call listed the board approved the following: Retirement Payment Professional Staff Saundra K. Hess, Kindergarten Teacher, Mowrey Elementary, Effective: June 6, 2012; Retirement with 39 years of service, retirement payment to be determined Resignation Support Staff Sondra G. Fries, Teacher Assistant, Waynesboro Area Senior High School, Effective: April 16, 2012

3 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 10, 2012 Page 3 DISCUSS/ACT ON PERSONNEL ITEMS (Continued) Appointments Professional Staff Mikala R. Funk, Biology/Chemistry Long-Term Substitute, Waynesboro Area Senior High School, Masters, Step 1 Substitute Daily Rate, Effective: Mid April 2012 June 5, 2012, based upon satisfactory performance. Reason: Long-Term Substitute for Tricia Fleming who will be on a Child Bearing/Family Medical Leave. Christopher M. Ondeck, Physics Long Term Substitute, Waynesboro Area Senior High School, Bachelors, Step 1 Substitute Daily Rate, Effective: Mid April 2012 June 5, 2012, based upon satisfactory performance. Reason: Long-Term Substitute for Lindsay Baker who will be on a Child Bearing/Family Medical Leave Appointments Substitutes Holly A. Buterbaugh Cafeteria/Delivery Driver, Cleaning/Crossing Guard Dennis W. Carbaugh Crossing Guard Michelle L. Cordell Teacher Assistant/Clerical DISCUSS/ACT ON RESOLUTION FOR REFINANCING OF 2007 BOND ISSUE Greg McLanahan of Public Financing Management, Inc. reviewed information on the refinancing of the 2007 bond issue. Mr. McLanahan presented a summary of outstanding indebtedness and gave the board options for handling the new debt. One option is a level debt service funding, where interest is paid in the beginning and principal later; the second option is a wrap around existing debt, which will pay off the debt sooner, with a lot less interest, making minimal payments now and large amounts of principal later. Board members Finn and Lind felt that level debt service would help cover the increase in PSERS payments. The board will make a decision on the method of payment at the next board meeting. On a Lind/Cline motion and roll call listed, the board approved the Resolution for Refinancing of 2007 Bond Issue, at a minimum net savings target $170,500.

4 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 10, 2012 Page 4 DISCUSS/ACT ON RESOLUTION FOR BOND ISSUE FOR McCLURE (PHASES II AND III The board tabled this item. DISCUSS/ACT ON REVISED ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT FRANKLIN COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER On a Bachtell/Finn motion and roll call listed, the board approved the Revised Articles of Agreement for the Franklin County Career and Technology Center. INTENT TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION 2012/2013 On a Bachtell/Daywalt motion and roll call listed, the board approved the intent to provide pupil transportation for the 2012/2013 school year for the following contractors: Baer Buses, D & S Buses, Inc., McCleaf Bus Lines, Inc., Cumberland Valley Christian School, Shalom Christian Academy, and Mother Seton School/St. Rita s. The board requested Mr. Walker verify the 2011/2012 rates for Cumberland Valley Christian School and Shalom Christian Academy, and at this time table the rate amount for Cumberland Valley and Shalom as presented. DISCUSS/ACT ON PURCHASE ORDER REQUISITIONS On a Cline/Lemley motion and roll call listed, the board approved purchase order requisitions in the amount of $45, INFORMATION ITEMS Leaves of Absence Ruth A. Garling, Cook, Mowrey Elementary, Medical Leave April 23, 2012 May 26, 2012; Return Date May 29, 2012 Charmaine H. Cline, Library Assistant, Waynesboro Area Senior High School, Medical Leave May 18, 2012 June 1, 2012; Return Date June 4, 2012 Rebecca L. Sullivan, Grade 1, Fairview Elementary, Child Bearing/Family Medical Leave: May 16, 2012 June 6, 2012; Child Rearing/Family Medical Leave: August 21, 2012 November 13, 2012; Return Date November 14, 2012

5 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 10, 2012 Page 5 Julie K. Baker, Reading Teacher, Waynesboro Area Middle School, Medical Leave Extension: April 11, 2012 May 1, 2012 (1/2 Days); Return Date (1/2 Days) April 11, 2012; Return Date (Full Days) May 2, 2012 Barbara S. Wolff, Teaching Assistant, Mowrey Elementary, Medical Leave: April 4, 2012 May 15, 2012; Return Date May 16, 2012 BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Lind stated that the budget committee talked about hiring a consultant to revamp bus routes to save money. The board requested that be put on the agenda for next week and requested Mr. Walker the board with information regarding the consultants and their costs. Also, Mr. Lind said that the budget committee has talked about using fund balance to cover some capital outlay costs. Expenses that are tentatively planned for school year are as follows: legal expenses (existing matters), paving/outside maintenance work, maintenance equipment (box truck, other), cafeteria tables at Fairview/Summitview; cafeteria flooring at Fairview; computer, technology and software, new athletic field (dirt pile), debt service/performance contract funding, which would total approximately $1,750,000. There is also a retirement obligation that hasn t been funded; recommendation is to fund part of that out of the fund balance. Mrs. Finn said $1 million was designated a year or two ago for PSERS; Mrs. Finn said the board could instead reclassify for retirement obligation. Mr. Lind requested the auditor be asked what that liability is; Mr. Walker will do that. Mr. Lind also wanted to know when the audit will be presented. Mr. Walker said auditors will be working on that this week. ADJOURNMENT The board went into executive session at 7:50 p.m. and stated they intend to reconvene for a vote. At 8:45 p.m. the board did not reconvene and adjourned. /s/ Edward Wilson, President SIGNED /s/ashley Newcomer, Secretary