GENERAL McLANE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting May 15, 2013

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1 Page 5178 GENERAL McLANE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting May 15, 2013 The Regular Monthly Meeting of the General McLane School District Board of Education convened in session in the Dr. Therese T. Walter Education Center on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 beginning at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Members in attendance were Mr. Bucksbee, Mrs. Crow, Dr. Dobrzynski, Mrs. Eisert, Mrs. Greenleaf, Mrs. Kushner, Dr. Rilling and Dr. Wise. Administration present were Mr. Scaletta, Mr. Mennow, Mr. Hansen, Mr. Cannata, Mr. White, Mr. Buto, Mr. Fox, and Ms. Rosenbaum. Also present was the Board Solicitor, Mr. McDonald, and nine visitors. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Bucksbee led all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION Dan Mennow, Toni Kasprzak, Julie White, Randy White and Nolan Marcinko presented on the new reading program at Edinboro Elementary School called HS2es. COMMUNICATIONS A note from Julie White, thanking the Board and Administration for the recognition during Staff Appreciation Week, was read by Ms. Rosenbaum A note from the Children s Miracle Network Hospitals, thanking JWPMS for their participation in Miracle Jeans Day, was also read by Ms. Rosenbaum. BOARD MINUTES APPROVED The Directors were presented with copies of the following minutes: the Regular Monthly Study Session of April 10, 2013 and the Regular Monthly Meeting of April 17, Motion: Dr. Rilling moved that the minutes of the Regular Monthly Study Session of April 10, 2013 and the minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of April 20, 2013 be approved as presented. Motion seconded by Mrs. Greenleaf. Action: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Mr. Scaletta presented the Directors with a copy of the Superintendent s Report as of May 15, 2013 and proceeded to discuss the items contained thereon. FINANCIAL REPORTS The Directors were presented with a copy of the Treasurer s Report as of April 30, 2013 indicating the following balances: Cash and Investments - Beginning of Period $14,278, Cash Receipts 2,529, Disbursements 1,958, Cash and Investments - End of Period $14,849, A copy of the Treasurer s Report of April 30, 2013 is attached hereto and becomes part of the official records of the Board.

2 Page 5179 The Directors were presented with a listing of Accounts Payable as of May 8, 2013 totaling $267, A copy of the listing is attached hereto and becomes part of the official records of the Board. Motion: Dr. Rilling moved that the Treasurer s Report of April 30, 2013 and listing of Accounts Payable as of May 8, 2013 be approved as presented and a copy filed for audit purposes. Motion seconded by Mrs. Greenleaf. OTHER REPORTS The Directors were presented with copies of the following: the Revenue Report, the Cafeteria Report, the High School Activity Report, the Employees Benefit Trust Report and the Capital Reserve Fund Report all as of April 30, These reports are referenced as FR #2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 respectively. Copies of these reports are on file in the Secretary s office for audit purposes. MINUTES CORRECTED Consideration of approval of a motion to ratify correction of the October 21, 2009 minutes as per auditors was requested. Motion: Dr. Wise moved that the ratification of the Octobers 21, 2009 minutes, as per auditors, be approved as presented. Motion seconded by Mrs. Greenleaf. EXECUTIVE SESSION An Executive Session was held at 7:25 p.m. to discuss personnel and litigation issues. The Executive Session was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. POLICY & FINANCE COMMITTEE MATTERS PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET APPROVED Approval of the Proposed Final Operating Budget as Presented in the Amount of $30,528,050 and Authorization to Advertise the Proposed Budget for 30 Days was requested. The Proposed Final Operating budget includes a projected use of fund balance of $612,091 and provides for a.25 mill real estate tax increase. Due to the countywide reassessment, the 2012 millage rate of mills is converted to mills to reflect the 2013 taxable values. The proposed real estate tax rate for has been set at mills. The Board and District Administration will continue to review and revise the budget during May and June. The Superintendent s Letter of Transmittal was previously submitted to the Directors. Motion: Mrs. Greenleaf moved that the Proposed Final Operating Budget, be approved as presented. Action: Motion approved with all ayes. Mrs. Buschak was absent. IU BUDGET RESOLUTION APPROVED Approval of Adoption of Budget Resolution for Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit for School Year was requested. The Directors were presented with a copy of the proposed budget at the May 8, 2013 Study Session, which does not reflect the revisions and modifications that will be incorporated from the Alpern Rosenthal Phase III audit report scheduled for completion on August 15, All member districts are being asked to adopt the Resolution approving the Intermediate Unit budget contingent upon the Intermediate Unit resubmitting an amended and modified budget incorporating the final report and recommendations of Alpern Rosenthal, other suggested changes by the School Districts

3 Page 5180 and Intermediate Unit Board for approval by the School Districts at their October 2013 meetings. The district's share of the proposed Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit's Budget is estimated to be approximately $562,000 for special education consortium services, contracted transportation services, school improvement services, regional choice initiative services, cyber school services, web filtering services and other miscellaneous expenditures as reflected in the district's Proposed Final Operating Budget. Motion: Mrs. Greenleaf recommended the IU Budget Resolution, as listed above, be approved as presented. Action: Motion approved with all ayes. Mrs. Buschak was absent. FINAL READING APPROVED Approval for a Second and Final Reading School Board Policy was requested. A final reading was requested for Policy Section 006 Meetings and Policy Section 904 Public Attendance at School Events. The Directors received and reviewed a copy of the proposed Policy at the April 10, 2013 Study Session. Final approval of the proposed Policy was recommended. Motion: Mrs. Greenleaf recommended the final readings, as listed above, be approved as presented. Action: Motion approved with all ayes. Mrs. Buschak was absent. APPOINTS AND ELECTIONS APPROVED The following appointments and elections were presented for consideration: A. Appointment of Treasurer (1) Recommended Treasurer for fiscal years 7/1/2013 to 6/30/2014 Deb Greenleaf (2) Set compensation of Treasurer a. Treasurer - no compensation (3) Establish performance bonds for Secretary and Treasurer for fiscal year ending June 30, a. Treasurer - presently $25, B. Appointment of Activity Account Custodians for School Year Ending June 30, 2014 Recommendations: (1) High School Mr. Mennow and Mr. Cannata recommended bond $2, each a. High School Activities Checking and Savings (2) Middle School Mr. Hansen and Mr. Buto - recommended bond $2, each a. Middle School - Checking (3) Edinboro Elementary Mr. White - recommended bond $2, a. Edinboro Elementary Mitten Fund - Checking (4) McKean Elementary - Mr. Getz - recommended bond $2, a. McKean Elementary Mitten Fund Checking C. Appointment of Delegates to Erie County Tax Collection District Committee for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 Recommendations: (1) Primary Voting Delegate Jeffrey A. Fox (2) First Alternate Voting Delegate Deb Greenleaf D. Appointment of Auditors to Audit the Records of the Earned Income Tax Collectors for the Calendar Year Ended December 31, 2013 With Cost to Be Shared Equally with McKean Borough and Franklin Townships (1) Recommend Monahan & Monahan, CPA s (2) Approval contingent upon concurrence by the Borough and Townships

4 Page 5181 (3) An independent audit of Edinboro Borough, Washington Township, McKean Township, McKean Borough and Franklin Township will be provided by Berkheimer Associates at no cost to the District. E. Appointment of Auditors to audit the records for fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 (1) Recommend - Buseck, Barger & Bliel, CPA s - $18,000 F. Appointment of a Solicitor for the fiscal year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 (1) Recommend - James D. McDonald, Jr. (The McDonald Group) - $150/hr. and Paralegal $135/hr. G. Appointment of Health Insurance Brokers for the fiscal year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 (1) Recommend The Bert Company - $16,500 H. Appointment of Architect of Record for the fiscal year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 (1) Recommend Hallgren Restifo Loop & Couglin - 6% of Total Contract Cost I. Appointment of Broker/Insurance Agent for the fiscal year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 (1) Recommend Don Wagner, S.A. Wagner Insurance Company J. Designation of Depositories - Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2014 (1) Northwest Savings Bank, Edinboro Office for the Following Accounts: a. General Fund Business Insured Money Fund Account #XXXXXX5746 b. General Fund Checking Account #XXXXX9430 c. Capital Reserve Business Insured Money Fund Account #XXXXXX5886 d. Capital Reserve Checking Account - #XXXXXX1436 e. Employee Benefit Trust Checking Account # XXXXXX1493 f. Employee Benefit Dental Checking Account - #XXXXXXXTBD g. Flexible Spending Checking Account - #XXXXXX0322 h. Food Service Checking Account - # XXXXXX1477 i. High School Activity Checking Account - # XXXXXX1444 j. Middle School Activity Checking Account - # XXXXXX1451 k. Middle School Ross Morrow Checking Account - # XXXXXX1501 l. Edinboro Elementary Activity Checking Account - # XXXXXX1469 m. McKean Elementary Activity Checking Account - # XXXXXX1485 n. Checking account signature requirements are per Board Policy Payment of Bills except as noted per schedule provided at the May 8, 2013 Study Session. o. Investments in Certificates of Deposit, Re-Purchase Agreements and/or other qualifying investments. (2) PNC Bank, Edinboro Office for the Following Accounts: a. General Fund Checking Account - #XX-XXXX-2468 b. Checking account signature requirements are per Board Policy Payment of Bills except as noted per schedule provided at the May 8, 2013 Study Session. c. Investments in Certificates of Deposit, Re-Purchase Agreements and/or other qualifying investments. (3) Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (First Union National Bank) for the Following Accounts: a. General Fund Account - #XXX0015 b. Capital Reserve Fund Account XXX0028 c. Investments in Certificates of Deposit, Re-Purchase Agreements and/or other qualifying investments. Motion: Mrs. Greenleaf moved that the appointments, as listed above, be approved as presented. Action: Motion approved with all ayes. Mrs. Buschak was absent.

5 Page (b) RETIREMENT PLAN ADOPTED & AMENDED Approval of Resolution to Adopt Restatement and Amendment of General McLane School District 403(b) Retirement Plan was requested, The District desires to restate and amend the Plan to permit employer contributions and loans as regulated by Internal Revenue Code section 403(b). Copies of the Resolution were provided to the Directors at the May 8, 2013 Study Session. Motion: Mrs. Greenleaf moved that the Retirement Plan, as listed above, be approved as presented. Action: Motion approved with all ayes. Mrs. Buschak was absent. DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAXES EXONERATED Approval of Exoneration of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes was requested. The Directors received a listing of parcels that were deleted by the County Assessment Office due to trailer removal or dismantle. The real estate taxes on these parcels totaled $1, Approval of the exoneration was recommended, provided any county and/or municipal real estate taxes are also exonerated by the taxing entity. Motion: Mrs. Greenleaf moved that the Retirement Plan, as listed above, be approved as presented. Action: Motion approved with all ayes. Mrs. Buschak was absent. NON-INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE S WAGE AND BENEFIT AGREEMENT APPROVED Approval of Non-Instructional Employee s Wage and Benefit Agreements for School Year was requested. Approval was requested for the Agreements of Non-Instructional employees for the school year at the wages previously discussed at the April 10, 2013 Study Session and the Committee of the Whole. Non-Instructional benefits will remain the same as the school year except changes made due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Motion: Mrs. Greenleaf moved that the Wage & Benefit Agreement, as listed above, be approved as presented. Action: Motion approved with all ayes. Mrs. Buschak was absent. INSTRUCTION AND CO-CURRICULAR COMMITTEE MATTERS SENIORS FOR GRADUATION APPROVED The Directors were presented with a list of seniors for graduation for the class of 2013 at the May 8 Study Session. Approval was requested on the condition that all requirements have been met. A listing of the seniors is attached hereto and becomes a part of the official record of the Board. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the listing of seniors for graduation be approved as presented on the condition that all requirements have been met. ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Athletic Supplemental Contracts School Year was requested. Supplemental contract salaries have been frozen at the rate as part of the Memorandum of Agreement with GMEA during the , and school years. Sarah Jay, Head Coach, Girls Basketball $7,985.00

6 Page 5183 Kelsey Conklin, Assistant Coach, Girls Basketball 6, Ryan Cook, Head Coach, Wrestling 7, Hunter Harrison, Assistant Coach, Wrestling 6, Tim Mulholland, Head Coach Middle School Wrestling 3, Cosmo Barbaro, Assistant Coach, Middle School Wrestling 3, Act 34, Act 114 and Act 151 clearances and First Aid and CPR certifications are on file. Information was presented at the Study Session on May 8, Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the athletic supplementals be approved as presented. ACADEMIC SUPPLEMENTALS APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Academic Supplemental Contracts School Year was requested. Supplemental contract salaries have been frozen at the rate as part of the Memorandum of Agreement with GMEA during the , and school years. John Marszalek, Director, Marching Band $7, Diann Smith, Asst. Director, Marching Band 6, John Roden, Second Assistant, Marching Band 2, Jim Strand, Second Assistant, Marching Band 2, Tammy Deutsch, Second Assistant, Marching Band 2, Brad Wheeler, Academic Advisor 2, Chemistry Olympiad 1, Dave Treusch, Academic Advisor 2, JETS 1, Nicole McFadden, Advisor, Student Council 2, John Kieffer, Academic Advisor 2, Technology Challenge 1, Nick Basko, Academic Advisor 2, Robotics 1, Diane Bremner, Advisor, Yearbook 4, Bruce Yates, Director, Broadway Dinner 4, Trisha Yates, Broadway Dinner, Assistant Director 2, Karen Yonko, Academic Advisor I, PJAS 2, Karen Yonko, Academic Advisor 2, Environthon 1, Rick Terella, Academic Advisor 1, Academic Challenge 2, Bruce Yates, Director, Spring Musical 4, Lon Jenkins, Asst. Director, Spring Musical 2, Trisha Yates, Asst. Director, Spring Musical 2, Kevin Wible, Advisor, Freshman Class 1, Jim Delsandro, Advisor, Freshman Class 1, Gary Astorino, Advisor, Sophomore Class 1, Scott Korb, Advisor, Junior Class 2, Monica Fritchman, Advisor, Junior Class 2, John Marszalek, Advisor, Senior Class 1, William Moats, Middle School Yearbook 2, William Moats, Academic Advisor II, Technology Challenge 1, William Moats, Academic Advisor II, Robotics 1, Kate Amatuzzo, Middle School Play Director Jennifer Manzella, Academic Advisor II, Mathcounts 1, Rachel Barczyk, Academic Advisor II, PJAS 1, Adam Mattocks, Academic Advisor II, Creek Connections 1, Matthew Laser, Middle School Student Council 2, Robert Weber, Middle School Student Newspaper 2, Act 34, Act 114 and Act 151 clearances and First Aid and CPR certifications are on file. Information was presented at the Study Session on May 8, 2013.

7 Page 5184 Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the academic supplementals be approved as presented. HIRINGS APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Recommendations for Open Positions was requested. Ms. Nicole Szymanski was recommended for a Temporary Contract for the third grade teaching position at McKean Elementary School for the school year. Salary will be Step 1, Bachelor s. Ms. Lauren Stonis was recommended for a Temporary Contract for the fifth grade teaching position at James W. Parker Middle School for the school year. Salary will be Step 1, Master s. Ms. Katie Waddell was recommended for a Temporary Contract for the first grade teaching position at McKean Elementary for the school year. Salary will be Step 1, Bachelor s. Ms. Jami Calfee was recommended for a Temporary Contract for the Middle School English position at James W. Parker Middle School for the school year, pending clearances. Salary will be Step 1, Master s. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the hirings be approved as presented. FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT ACCEPTED Consideration of Approval of Acceptance of Foreign Exchange student was requested. Youth for Understanding USA requested that Katrin Brelage from Germany be enrolled in General McLane High School for the school year. The host family will be Kimberly Kennedy, 124 Maple Drive, Edinboro, PA. All required papers have been filed and an appropriate schedule can be arranged. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the foreign exchange student be approved as presented. TUITION EXCHANGE STUDENT ACCEPTED Consideration of Approval of Acceptance of Foreign Exchange Student on a Tuition Basis was requested. Youth For Understanding submitted a request that Thome Oregna from France (Grade 12) be enrolled as a tuition student at General McLane High School for the school year. Host family for the student is Mr. Dan Kane, 4244 Genesee Avenue, Erie, PA. Mr. Kane is a teacher at General McLane High School and will provide transportation for the student. Host family does not live in District so the student will pay tuition. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the foreign exchange tuition student be approved as presented. TUITION STUDENT ACCEPTED Consideration of Approval of Request of Acceptance of Student on a Tuition Basis was requested. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gregor have submitted a request for their daughter, Bryn, to be accepted as a tuition student at Edinboro Elementary School in First Grade for the school year. Mr. and Mrs. Gregor understand they will be responsible for transportation and tuition of $3, Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the tuition student be approved as presented.

8 Page 5185 SPANISH POSITION ADJUSTED Consideration of Approval to Adjust Part-Time High School Spanish Position to Full Time was requested. One Family Living Position left vacant at the middle school by resignation will not be replaced. The expansion of the part-time foreign language position will allow some exploratory foreign language at the middle school. Mr. Charles Haise, who has served successfully in the part-time position, was recommended to be in the full time position at Bachelor's, Step 2. The adjustment would be effective with the School Year. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the Spanish position be adjusted as presented. FMLA MODIFIED Consideration of Approval of Modification to FMLA was requested. Lori Hayes (James W. Parker Middle School) was approved during the April 17, 2013 Board Meeting for an FMLA leave from August 23, 2013 until October 20, A modification is requested for an FMLA leave from August 23, 2013 until October 30, A Physician s Certification of Incapacitation has been received. As per Policy 335 and GMEA contract, FMLA leaves shall be deemed a concurrent leave to any other leave to which she is entitled. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the FMLA be approved as presented. ACT 93 RATIFIED Consideration of Approval of Ratification of Act 93 agreement with district administrators was requested. Administrators and board have recently reviewed the 2000/2001 agreement between the board and administrators. Other than language providing for necessary updates, the agreement is essentially unchanged except for salary provisions. The new agreement will tie administrative raises to the CPI -W on an annual basis. This agreement currently covers eight people. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the Act 93 agreement be approved as presented. BOYS BASKETBALL COACH APPROVED Consideration of Approval for the Boys Basketball Coach was requested. Mr. Brian Schulz, an English teacher in the District, was recommended for the head coach position at General McLane. Salary will be $7, Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the coach be approved as presented. Action: Roll call vote #1 motion approved with a 7-1 vote.

9 Page 5186 Bucksbee yes Dobrzynski - yes Rilling - yes Buschak absent Greenleaf - yes Wise - yes Crow yes Kushner yes (with reservation) Eisert -- no BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & TRANSPORTATION HIRINGS APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Recommendation for Hiring - Non-Instructional Employees was requested. Lori Skladanowski was recommended as the Bookkeeper-Payables and Receivables. Current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances are on file. Salary will be $28,100 and benefits will be in accordance with the benefits approved for school year Mary Weismiller was recommended as the Middle School Administrative Secretary. Current clearances are on file. Salary will be $24,000 and benefits will be in accordance with the benefits approved for school year Paula Loomis was recommended as the 230-Day Secondary Office Secretary. Current clearances are on file. Hourly rate and benefits will be in accordance with the benefits approved for school year Michael Bond and Lacey Tomasik were recommended as Bus Drivers. Current clearances are on file. Hourly rate and benefits will be in accordance with the benefits approved for school year Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the hirings be approved as presented. SUBSTITUTE APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Recommendation for Hiring, Substitute Non-Instructional Employee was requested. Mitch Skladanowski was recommended as a substitute employee. Current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances are on file. Patrick Knox is recommended as a substitute employee pending his Act 151 clearance. Current Act 34 and 114 clearances are on file. Wages will be in accordance with the wages and benefits approved for school year Substitute employees do not receive paid benefits nor do they acquire any prior claim to or priority interest in any full time openings that may occur. Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the substitutes be approved as presented. SUMMER HIRING APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Recommendation for Hiring Summer was requested. Neal Cobert is recommended for summer employment for summer technical support staff at $8.00 per hour not to exceed 560 hours pending the Act 151 clearance. Current Act 34 and 114 clearances are on file. Temporary employees receive no paid benefits nor do they acquire any prior claim to or priority interest in any full time openings that may occur Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the summer hiring be approved as presented.. UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Unpaid Leave of Absence Request was requested. A request was received from Sharon Lawrence for an unpaid leave of absence effective August 27-30, This request is consistent with Policy 336 (Personal Necessity Leave) and 339 (Uncompensated Leave).

10 Page 5187 Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the unpaid leave be approved as presented. FMLA REQUEST APPROVED Consideration of Approval of FMLA Leave Request Non-Instructional Employee was requested. A request has been received from Donald McGahen for an FMLA leave effective April 26 May 13, As per Policy 335, FMLA leaves shall be deemed a concurrent leave to any other leave to which he/she is entitled. Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the FMLA leave be approved as presented. AUTHORIZATION GRANTED Consideration of Approval Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Equipment was requested. Equipment will be sold, auctioned or salvaged as determined by the Business Manager. The following equipment has been determined to be surplus to the needs of the school district. 1) (75) 10 Asus Netbook 2) (50) 13 MacBook 3) (1) 2001 Chevy 2500 Van; 224,629 miles 4) (1) 2000 Chevy 2500 Van; 183,709 miles Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the authorization, as listed above, be approved as presented. USE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Use of School Property Request Board Consideration was requested. Authorization was requested to enter into a lease agreement with the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit #5 to use a classroom at McKean Elementary for their Early Intervention Program for the school year. The annual lease is in the amount of $5, This is approximately a 50% decrease over the lease of $10, The Board of School Directors are adopting this Budget contingent upon the Intermediate unit resubmitting an amended and modified budget incorporating the final report and recommendations of Alpern Rosenthal, other suggested changes by the School Districts and Intermediate Board for approval by the School Districts at their 2013 meetings. Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the use of school property be approved as presented. USE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Use of School Property Request Board Consideration was requested. YMCA by Tina Carter, Vice President of Child Care Services; available designated areas at McKean Elementary School and J.W. Parker Middle School. The before-school program will run Monday Friday, 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. and the after-school program will run Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:00 p.m. during the school year at McKean Elementary School. An after-school program will run Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:00

11 Page 5189 p.m. during the school year at J.W. Parker Middle School. The pre-school program will run Monday- Friday, 9:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. during the school year at McKean Elementary School. The District Administration recommends that, if approval is granted, the group be limited to specific areas assigned for the school year only and will follow the General McLane school calendar. Fees charged will be $ per month for McKean Elementary School and $150 per month for J.W. Parker Middle School. If granted, a lease with the conditions stated above will be executed. Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the use of school propoerty be approved as presented. LEASE APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Transition Center Lease Agreement was requested. Authorization was requested to enter into a lease agreement with the Erie County Technical School for the Transition Center Program for the school year. Per the Erie County Special Education Transition Program Operating Agreement for , approved by the District at the April 17, 2013 Regular Meeting, there are (9) nine participating districts. The annual lease of $20,826 is divided equally by participating districts. The District s portion of the lease is $2, Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the lease be approved as presented. RETIREMENT APPROVED Approval of a retirement Non-Instructional Employee was requested. Lee Payne submitted his letter of retirement as a Bus Driver effective June 4, 2013 with 10 years of service. Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the retirement be approved as presented. INTERMEDIATE UNIT REPORT Mr. Bucksbee reminded the Board that the term of Mrs. Buschak, the General McLane School District Board representative to the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors, will expire on June 30, IU REPRESENTATITVE APPROVED Motion: Dr. Dobrzynski recommended that Mrs. Eisert be approved as the General McLane School District Board representative to the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors once Mrs. Bushak s term expires. Seconded by Mrs. Greenleaf. Action: Motion approved with all ayes. Mrs. Eisert abstained. Mrs. Buschak was absent. VO-TECH REPORT Mr. Bucksbee informed the Board of the ECTSS Society Member Induction event coming up. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Dr. Wise reminded the board of the Legislative Meeting/Dinner Thursday night.

12 Page 5190 NOTIFICATION OF MEETINGS For information purposes, it was reported that the following meetings had been held since the regularly scheduled Board Meeting of April 17, 2013: Regular Study Session, May 8, 2013; 6:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Bucksbee asked if there was any further business to be presented for consideration and, hearing no response, adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. Marissa A. Rosenbaum, Board Secretary