Penns Valley Area School Board of Directors Penns Valley Elementary/Intermediate School Regular Meeting Minutes November 15, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

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1 Penns Valley Area School Board of Directors Penns Valley Elementary/Intermediate School Regular Meeting Minutes at 7:00 P.M. Empowering our students every day to reach individual success CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President Chris Houser at 7:00 pm and roll call was taken. Present: Carl Gaffron, Kerri Kubalak, BT Schwier, Chris Houser, Melissa Krum (7:01 pm), Mark Benfer (7:35 pm), Victoria Brennan, Jeffrey Hyde Absent: Hank Yeagley Also in attendance for the meeting were: Brian Griffith, Superintendent; Lynn Naugle, Business Manager; Robert Miller, Director of Physical Plant; Holly Sawyer, Director of Student Support Services; Dustin Dalton, High School Principal; Jane Gessner, Assistant High School Principal; Kurt Nyquist, Elementary Principal; Nate Althouse, Athletic/Community Relations; Cody Wian, Director of Technology; Cheaney Stover, Board Secretary and 28 members from the community. MINUTES A motion to approve the October 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes. (Attachment 1) Mr. Schwier made a motion, seconded by Ms. Brennan. The motion passed by unanimous vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS President Houser announced that there was not an executive meeting held following October 18, 2017 regular meeting. There was not an executive meeting held after the November 1, 2017 work session. There was an executive session held on November 13, 2017 to discuss contract and personnel matters. There will be an executive session following tonight s meeting to discuss personnel matters. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Student Representative Report - Miss Emma Heckman, Miss Olivia Krum, Miss Abigail Martin and Miss Olivia Van Amburgh reported: Mrs. Smith s 10th Grade English classes are enjoying their new research area that we purchased with grant money from the Penns Valley Education Foundation. Students in 7th grade English completed their work on the "Live It" platform that is being sponsored and developed by Penn State. This program allows students to tell their life story through entries about events, jobs, clubs, and volunteer work. These platforms will be a 'work in progress' throughout their high school career. Mrs. Lanich s Spanish classes held a flighlight drive to benefit hurricane survivors in Puerto Rico. Over 200 items were collected from the high school. Items were taken to Accuweather in State College and then shipped to Puerto Rico to be distributed on November 6. RAMS LEADERSHIP CLUB The RAMS Leadership Club (RLC) is working hard to improve school culture and spread positivity throughout the school using the RAMS cards.

2 R-Respect Self/Others A-Accept Responsibility M-Maintain Integrity S-Strive for Excellence Each month the club will be focusing on a specific part of the RAMS. In October it was the R: Respecting Self and Others. In November, the focus is the A: Accepting Responsibility. The goal of these rewards is to create an environment where students WANT to earn RAMS cards. On Monday, November 6 th, Mrs. Bossert and 6 RLC members attended the first Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Student Summit. The purpose of the summit was to provide a day of learning and networking dedicated to the PBIS Student Team Members and Faculty Advisors. Physical Plant Mr. Robert Miller reported on the progress of the high school renovation project with an emphasis on the heating system. In addition, the power outage we had in October we are currently at 65 thousand in damages. Mr. Miller also reported the he received the prints for the Centre Hall Library Project. Director of Technology Mr. Wian reported on the website and its need for an update. Elementary Report Mr. Nyquist reported that Mrs. Homan from MTE started Breakfast after the bell program and will present to the board at a later time. Secondary Report Mr. Dustin Dalton reported on the academic goal work in align with the PV Learning Experience with faculty and team meetings. Communications Report Dr. Althouse presented his monthly slide show with the ending of Thanking Hank Yeagley and Mark Benfer for their service to the board. Superintendent Report Dr. Brian Griffith thanked Mr. Benfer. He also highlighted his visits with staff to discuss the Penns Valley Learning Experience. Dr. Griffith reported that the District is looking into utilizing State Police off duty officers in our area in a time of crisis, more information forthcoming. In addition, Dr. Griffith thanked the Board and Association negotiating teams for their hard work and recommended approving the final document. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/ PUBLIC COMMENT None. ACTION ITEMS A. A motion to approve payment to BT Schwier in the amount of $ check number #37733 for officiating Jr High/Varsity Soccer Games. Ms. Brennan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gaffron to approve payment to BT Schwier in the amount of $ check number #37733 for officiating Jr High/Varsity Soccer Games. The motion passed with a roll call vote of (Gaffron yes, Kubalak yes, Schwier abstain, Benfer yes, Houser yes, Krum yes, Brennan yes, Hyde yes) B. A motion to approve employment of JD Kubalak, Associate Track Coach for the school year to be paid a stipend of $3,334 (Step 3). Mr. Schwier made a motion, seconded by Ms. Brennan to approve employment of JD Kubalak, Associate Track Coach for the school year to be paid a stipend of $3,334 (Step 3). The motion passed with a roll call vote of (Houser yes, Krum yes, Brennan yes, Hyde yes, Gaffron yes, Kubalak abstain, Schwier yes, Benfer yes) C. A motion to approve Brian Royer as a volunteer for wrestling for the school year. Mr. Hyde made a motion, seconded by Mr. Schwier to approve Brian Royer as a volunteer for wrestling for the school year. The motion passed with a roll call vote of (Schwier yes, Benfer yes, Houser yes, Krum yes, Brennan yes, Hyde yes, Gaffron yes, Kubalak abstain)

3 D. A motion to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Valley Area School District and the Penns Valley Education Association effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, (Attachment 01.1) Mrs. Kubalak made a motion, seconded by Ms. Brennan to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Valley Area School District and the Penns Valley Education Association effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, The motion passed with a roll call vote of (Krum yes, Brennan yes, Hyde yes, Gaffron yes, Kubalak yes, Schwier yes, Benfer yes, Houser abstain) E. A motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Penns Valley Education Association regarding insurance opt-out for select grandfathered married couples. (Attachment 01.2) Ms. Brennan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Krum to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Penns Valley Education Association regarding insurance opt-out for select grandfathered married couples. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 8-0. (Hyde yes, Gaffron yes, Kubalak yes, Schwier yes, Benfer yes, Houser yes, Krum yes, Brennan yes) CONSENT AGENDA Note: All matters taken under this section are considered to be routine and action will be taken with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Please refer to the Consent Agenda below I. BOARD BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS A. A motion to approve the Comprehensive Action Plans as attached. (Attachment 02) B. A motion to approve the Communications Plan as attached. (Attachment 03) C. A motion to approve Jennifer Gore as dental hygienist for the school year at an hourly rate or $36 not to exceed 80 hours. II. PERSONNEL A. Resignation: None. B. Employment: 1. A motion to approve the addition of Lynda McClintic to the professional substitute list. C. Other: 2. A motion to ratify the employment of Connie Boob, part time para educator, effective October 9, 2017 to be paid an hourly rate of $11.05 for the school year. 3. A motion to ratify the employment of John Rupert, Elementary Teacher, effective November 13, 2017 to be paid a prorated portion of $42,511 (Step 1, B+0) for the school year. 4. A motion to approve the employment of Kelly Reigle, School Psychologist, effective December 22, 2017 to be paid a prorated portion of $54,283 (Step 11, M+0) for the school year. 5. A motion to approve Vickie Fultz and Shannon Reeder as mentors for the school year to be paid each a stipend of $ A motion to ratify Rick Arnold to provide homebound instruction for an 8th grade student for up to five hours per week beginning November 6, 2017 through December 5, 2017 to be paid an hourly rate of $30 per hour.

4 1. A motion to grant permission for the Superintendent to appoint staff to vacancies not yet filled or to those that become open until the Board can take action at the next regular meeting on December 6, A motion to approve the paid leave of Denise Zettle to begin on November 15, 2017 through December 27, 2017 to run concurrent with Family Medical Leave. 3. A motion to approve the paid leave of John Devinney to begin December 5, 2017 through February 27, 2018 to run concurrent with Family Medical Leave. III. ATHLETIC / STUDENT ACTIVITIES A. A motion to approve the employment of spring athletic coaches for the school year as follows with stipend to be paid per the Collective Bargaining Agreement: Spring Sport Position Coach Step Stipend Baseball Associate Coach Brian Randolph 1 $2,334 Baseball Associate Coach Benjamin Barnhart 3 $3,334 Softball Head Coach Teressa Deardorff 3 $5,129 Softball Associate Coach Kasey Packer 3 $3,334 Track Head Girls Coach Kendyl Paolini 3 $5,129 Track Associate Coach Jessica Ranck 2 $2,834 Track Associate Coach Garrett Milner 1 $2,334 Track Jr. Hi Co-Ed Coach Caroline Witter 3 $2,308 B. A motion to approve the following volunteer extracurricular positions for the school year: Name: Position: Aaron Smith Wrestling Steven Duck Swimming Benjamin Barnhart Jr High Basketball IV. TRANSPORTATION A. A motion to ratify Holly Ishler as a bus driver for Miller Resse Bus Company V. CAFETERIA None. B. A motion to approve a bus stop at 199 Brush Mountain Rd (Spring Mills). VI. VII. BUILDING & GROUNDS A. A motion to ratify all current High School Renovations change order request to be deducted from the contract allowance. (Attachment 04) FINANCE A. A motion to authorize the Administration to transfer funds from the Committed General Fund Balance for Capital Projects to the Construction Fund as needed to fund expenditures for the Penns Valley Area High School Renovation Project. B. A motion to approve a refund in the amount of $3, to Harold R. Bierly due to overpayment of real estate taxes as recommended by the county. (Attachment 05)

5 C. A motion to receive and file the Independent Auditors Report, Single Audit Reports and the Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 as presented by local auditors, Baker Tilly. (Attachment 05.1) D. A motion to approve the payment of bills for November (Attachment 06) NOVEMBER Check # Check # Amount Date From Date To $347, /19/17 11/15/17 General Fund DD117 DD146 $482, Capital Projects Fund $1,536, /19/17 11/15/17 Cafeteria Fund $54, /19/17 11/15/17 Payroll Fund DD41321 DD41561 $827, /27/17 E. A motion to approve the Treasurer s Report for October (Attachment 07) OCTOBER 2017 Beginning Ending Fund Balance Receipts Expenditures Balance General Fund $13,547, $2,239, $1,955, $13,831, Payroll Fund $ $554, $553, $ Food Service Fund $88, $66, $54, $99, Designated Capital Reserves $7,735, $9, $0.00 $7,745, Construction Fund $610, $ $79, $532, Capital Projects Fund $102, $1,900, $1,823, $179, Capital Projects Fund-FNB $5,547, $2, $1,900, $3,650, Ms. Brennan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Kubalak to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 8-0. (Gaffron yes, Kubalak yes, Schwier yes, Benfer yes, Houser yes, Krum yes, Brennan yes, Hyde yes) REPORTS A. CIU Meeting Mr. Schwier Minutes can be found at B. PSBA Liaison Report Mrs. Kubalak No report C. Central PA Institute of Science and Technology Report Mr. Houser reported that they have assigned Hank to the Advisory Committee. INFORMATION & DISCUSSION ITEMS A. First Reading Policy 104 Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices (Attachment 08) B. First Reading Policy 103 Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices (Attachment 09) C. First Reading Policy Nondiscrimination Qualified Students with Disabilities (Attachment 10) D. First Reading Policy 819 Suicide Awareness Prevention and Response (Attachment 11) E. First Reading Policy 150 Title I Comparability of Services (Attachment 12) F. Future Scheduled Public Meetings: Finance Committee Meeting November 29, 2017, 8:00 AM Facilities Committee Meeting TBA Work Session Meeting TBA Education Committee Meeting TBA

6 Reorganization Meeting December 6, 2017, 7:00 PM Regular Meeting December 6, 2017, following reorganization meeting ADJOURNMENT Ms. Brennan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Houser to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 pm. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Cheaney Stover, Board Secretary

Penns Valley Area School Board of Directors Penns Valley Elementary/Intermediate School Regular Meeting Minutes August 16, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

Penns Valley Area School Board of Directors Penns Valley Elementary/Intermediate School Regular Meeting Minutes August 16, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. Empowering our students every day to reach individual success