SHANKSVILLE-STONYCREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT SHANKSVILLE, PA October 15, 2014 Minutes

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1 SHANKSVILLE-STONYCREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT SHANKSVILLE, PA October 15, 2014 Minutes The Shanksville-Stonycreek School Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by board president, Terese Triol, followed by a moment of silent prayer. Board members Chris Brant, Fred Brant, Nathan Jamison, Keith Perl, Melinda Platt, Suzie St. Clair, Terese Triol, Erika Wilt, and Brad Younkin were present. Others that were present included Thomas McInroy, Sidney Clark, Samuel Romesberg, Reno Barkman, and Ben Carroll (Carroll Law Office). PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. COMMITTEE REPORTS: SCTC Report Mr. Younkin reported that the SCTC accepted the resignation of the Practical Nursing Director. They are looking to fill that position. The SCTC turned over the ownership of the sewer line to Somerset Township with the repairs being complete. This puts liability to care for the line on the township at this point. The SCTC open house will be October 21 from 6:30 pm 8:30 pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend. IU08 Report Mr. Perl informed the Board the IU had 130 people attend their Mass Customized Learning Seminar from across the state, and that they hired Shawn Kovac as the Assistant Executive Director. Federal and State Programs Report Mr. Barkman reported that we are still waiting for approval from PDE for the school year. Student Assistance Report We have 5 Elementary students with 2 receiving counseling, while the middle and high schools have 8 referrals with 5 receiving counseling services..comprehensive Plan Report Dr. McInroy reported that Comprehensive Plan is complete and is being posted to the website for public review. Solicitor s Report No Report.

2 Business Manager s Report Mr. Clark reported that the Annual Financial Report is almost complete. All the special schedules have been completed and returned to the auditor for filing. Also, with the surge of Real Estate tax payments being made prior to the end of the discount period; the District is closer to normal collections with more taxpayers taking advantage of the installment payment option. Committee Reports There were no committee meetings to report. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: On a motion by Keith Perl and seconded by Chris Brant, the Board, through a unanimous voice vote, approved the grouping of the following items as the consent agenda: A. Approve the minutes of the - Regular Meeting B. Approve the Tax Collectors Monthly Reports C. Approve the School Board Bills and Payroll D. Approve the following Financial Reports 1. General Fund Revenues 2. General Fund Expenditures 3. Cafeteria 4. Activities E. Approve the following Field Trip Request(s): Staff Member Field Trip & Location Group Date Tonya Miller Brianna Edwards 2014 Pitt Football Cheer Day University of Pittsburgh and Heinz Field Cheerleaders 11/01/ Heather Birch Matthew Long Carnegie Science Center Pittsburgh Physics and Elective PE students 11/13/2014 Sheri Miller Jonathan Shirley Karen Conlin Reading Competition Bellwood-Antis Reading Competition Bellwood-Antis MS/HS Team 11/18/2014 Elementary Team 11/20/2014 F. Approve the following Facilities Use Requests: Organization Purpose Location Date Heather Snyder 3 rd & 4 th Grade Boys Basketball Practice Gym 09/ /2014 Jonathan Brant Alumni Basketball Gym 12/01/ /30/2015 Cheryl Bush PMEA District 6 Chorus Pre-Auditions Café, Classrooms, Gym, Concession 10/18/2015

3 3 G. Approve the following Conference Request(s): Staff Member Conference/Workshop Location Date Lucas Mihelcic MSP-RAMP St. Francis University 10/08/2014 (Retro) Rebecca Hutzell Reno Barkman Threat Assessment and Prevention Richland HS 10/23/2014 Sidney Clark Tyler Technologies PA Users Group Meeting Hempfield School District Landisville, PA 11/03/2014 Staff Member Conference/Workshop Location Date Adam Wilfong Margaret Blackburn Beth Shaffer Joy Knepp Beth Ware Chris Foltz Somerset County SAP Networking Day SCTC 11/14/2014 H. BUS AND VAN MILEAGE Approve the bus and van mileage for the school year: Bus / *Van Mileage w/ Students Mileage w/o Students Total Miles * * * * * *10 Amish *11 Amish I. Approve the preliminary Comprehensive Plan for public review as required by law. J. Approve the proposed energy efficiency upgrades to the outside lights for $15, K. Approve the following returning substitute personnel for the school year pending receipt of all necessary documents: Position Cory Crognale IU08 Substitute Teacher

4 On a motion by Brad Younkin and seconded by Nathan Jamison, the Board, through a unanimous voice vote, approved the consent agenda. ITEMS FOR ACTION: Resignation On a motion made by Melinda Platt and seconded by Keith Perl, the Board, through a unanimous voice vote, accepted the resignation of Thomas McInroy, Superintendent, effective December 12, 2014, with best wishes. Dr. McInroy s last day in the office will be November 14, He will use his accumulated leave days from November 17, 2014, to December 12, The Board suspended the public portion of the meeting at 8:12 p.m. to enter into an executive session for personnel reasons. The Board adjourned the executive session and resumed the public portion of the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Acting Superintendent On a motion made by Chris Brant and seconded by Fred Brant, the Board, through a unanimous voice vote, appointed Samuel Romesberg III as Acting Superintendent effective November 14, Retirement On a motion made by Erika Wilt and seconded by Suzie St. Clair, the Board, through a unanimous voice vote, accepted the retirement of Dixie Duppstadt, Custodian, effective November 21, 2014, with best wishes. Ms. Duppstadt s last scheduled work day is October 24, New Custodian On a motion made by Chris Brant and seconded by Erika Wilt, the Board, through a unanimous voice vote, approved the hiring of Michael Dunn as a full-time custodian beginning October 27, 2014 pending receipt of all necessary documents. New Substitute Bus Driver On a motion made by Suzie St. Clair and seconded by Nathan Jamison, the Board, through a unanimous voice vote, approved the new substitute bus driver for the school year: Contractor Michael Dolekary Snyder s Bus Lines, LLC Returning Coaches On a motion made by Fred Brant and seconded by Nathan Jamison, the Board, through a unanimous voice vote, approved the following returning Bona Fide Volunteer Coaches for the school year: Position Matthew Long JV Boys Basketball Coach, with a stipend Robert Hufford JH Girls Basketball Assistant Coach, without a stipend Michael Meager Assistant Rifle, without a stipend IU08 Agreements On a motion made by Melinda Platt and seconded by Erika Wilt, the Board, through a unanimous voice vote, approved the following IU08 agreements: IDEA-B, Project # , Subgrant Contract Amendment #1 4

5 5 CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATION: A. Roof Project Update Dr. McInroy reported on the status of the roof. The work was completed but was not done to the high standard that the district expected. The heads of both companies will be returning to review the work that was done. ADJOURNMENT An adjournment motion was made by Chris Brant at 9:04 p.m. With no objections, the public portion of the board meeting was adjourned. Sidney M. Clark, Board Secretary