The Board recognized students for their achievements in music and arts.

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1 1 The Claysburg-Kimmel School District Board of School Directors met in regular session on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, with Jeff Dugan, President, presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The following members responded to roll call: Mrs. Cathy Barnes, Mr. Craig Burket, Mr. John Burket, Dr. Mona Eckley, Mr. Jeremy Knott, Mrs. Terri Lingenfelter, Mr. Joe Musselman, and Mr. Jeff Dugan. Mr. Jonathan Burkett entered the meeting at 7:02 pm. Also present were Mr. Brendan Moran (Andrews & Beard), Mr. Brian Hess (Morrisons Cove Herald), Ms. Elizabeth Coyle (Bedford Gazette), Mr. Justin McClellan (Nutrition Group), Ms. Jen Weaver (Nutrition Group), Mr. Lyn Crist, Ms. Michele Crist, Mr. Troy Crist, Ms. Pam Bowser Knisely, Mr. Roger Knisely, Ms. Carol Miller, Mr. Brent Miller, Mr. Travis Leap, Mr. Matt Stombaugh, Ms. Debbie Yoder, Ms. Tanisha Bradford, Mr. Rich Allison, Mr. Dale Hartman, Ms. Gail Smith, Mr. Ryan Smith, Mr. Jordan Smith, Mr. Ed Smith, Ms. Stacy Claycomb, Ms. Shadey Claycomb, Ms. Maggie Knisely, Ms. Janet Lackey, Ms. Julie Knisely, Ms. Christine Leslie, Mr. Jerome Dodson, Ms. Megan Hartman, Ms. Brenda Hartman, Mr. Joe Kitt, Ms. Cathy Cox, Ms. Brielle Gergely, Ms. Tonya Gergely, Ms. Dixie Crawford, Mr. Cory White, Ms. Bayli Crawford, Ms. Carol Lee Dively, Mr. Rich Gergely, Ms. Rhonda Eckley, Mr. Stan Finnegan, Ms. Shelda Repko, Mr. Mike O Dellick, Ms. Laurie Criswell, Ms. Royce Ann Boyd, and Mrs. Michelle Smithmyer. Mr. Dugan welcomed the guests. The Board recognized students for their achievements in music and arts. Ms. Boyd introduced Mr. McClellan and Ms. Weaver, representatives of The Nutrition Group. Mr. McClellan is our acting Food Service Director through the end of the school year. Motion by Lingenfelter, seconded by Eckley, to approve the minutes for the April 9, and 30, 2014 meetings. Motion by Knott, seconded by Burkett, to approve the additional bills for April and regular bills for May. Motion by Lingenfelter, seconded by Barnes, to approve the treasurer s reports for March and April. Rich Allison addressed the Board. He thanked the teachers in honor of Teachers Appreciation Day. He spoke regarding the Claysburg Area Education Foundation. Mr. Brent Miller addressed the Board. He spoke regarding technology. Mr. Roger Knisely addressed the Board. He spoke regarding education at CKSD. Mr. Rich Gergely addressed the Board. He spoke regarding school safety and grants. Ms. Rhonda Eckley addressed the Board. She spoke regarding recent news coverage.

2 2 Motion by J. Burket, seconded by Lingenfelter, to approve the list of graduates for the Class of 2014, pending completion of all graduation requirements. Motion unanimously passed by roll call vote. Motion by Knott, seconded by C. Burket, to approve the list of Athletic Game Help compensation for Motion by Burkett, seconded by Knott, to approve the list of Athletic Admission Prices for Mr. Dugan remarked that he would like to see our prices reduced. Motion by C. Burket, seconded by Burkett, to approve the appointment of Danielle McClellan to the position of Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach (Step 1 $1,600). Motion unanimously passed by roll call vote. Motion by Burkett, seconded by Lingenfelter, to approve the appointment of Jodi Blubaugh to the position of Jr. High Asst. Girls Basketball Coach (Step 1 $1,000). Motion by Knott, seconded by Eckley, to approve the appointment of Shelly Beers to the position of Yearbook Advisor (Step 1 $1,300). Motion unanimously passed by roll call vote. Motion by Barnes, seconded by Lingenfelter, to approve the addition of Kelli Madey to the list of non-instructional substitutes. Motion by Lingenfelter, seconded by Barnes, to authorize the administration to contract with the accounting firm of Ritchey, Ritchey, and Koontz to audit the financial statements of the District for the school year. Motion unanimously passed by roll call vote. Motion by Burkett, seconded by Lingenfelter, to grant permission to the accounting firm of Ritchey, Ritchey, and Koontz to make all budgetary transfers necessary to close the fiscal year. Motion by Lingenfelter, seconded by Barnes, to approve the appointment of First Commonwealth Bank as the District Treasurer for Motion unanimously passed by roll call vote. Motion by Lingenfelter, seconded by J. Burket, to approve the appointment of the law firm of Andrews and Beard as District Solicitor for the fiscal year. Motion passed by majority vote, with Mr. Burkett and Dr. Eckley voting against the motion.

3 3 Motion by Knott, seconded by C. Burket, to approve the transfer of funds, not to exceed $10,000, to the Student Activity Fund for expenses for the FBLA National Convention. Motion by Lingenfelter, seconded by J. Burket, to approve the GACTC budget for the school year. Mr. J. Burket complimented Mrs. Lingenfelter for her work as a member of the GACTC School Board and thanked the GACTC for a great working relationship with the member schools. Motion by Lingenfelter, seconded by Knott, to approve the resolution recommending the reinstatement of the CTE Equipment Grant Line Item in the 2015 State Budget for the GACTC. Motion by Barnes, seconded by Eckley, to approve the following appointments for the fiscal year: Blair County Tax Collection Bureau (Earned Income Tax collector for Greenfield and Kimmel), and Janice Crist (Local Municipals Services Tax Collector). Motion by Lingenfelter, seconded by Burkett, to approve the Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year. Mr. J. Burket remarked that he would like to further reduce spending to avoid the necessity for a tax increase to the ACT 1 limit by the time a final budget is presented. Motion by Knott, seconded by Lingenfelter, to approve the second reading of Policy # 915 Booster Organizations/Parent-Teacher Groups. Motion passed by majority vote, with Dr. Eckley voting against the motion. Mr. C. Burket reported that the Governor recently signed 5 bills into law. Three bills were related to child protection in educational settings. HB 974 set guidelines for the placement and use of AEDs. SB 267 provided an educational platform for students pursuing agricultural studies. Mrs. Lingenfelter spoke regarding the GACTC budget. She recognized Lucas Nunamaker, an 11 th grade student. Lucas was part of a 2 person Mechatronics Team that placed 2 nd at the State SkillsUSA competition. Mr. O Dellick recognized our 8 students who will travel to Nashville to represent CKSD at the FBLA National Convention this summer: DJ Cowher (Business Communication); Maria Knisely (Introduction to Business Communication); Rachel Walter (Who s Who in FBLA)(; Emily and Elizabeth Weiland (Global Business); Aaron Dunmore and Jeremiah Nealen (Digital Design & Promotion ); and Samantha Medasie (Public Speaking 1). FBLA students visited the Sheetz Distribution Center for a tour on April 17 th. Students participated in a Student-Faculty Basketball Game and held a Dance-a-Thon for Relay for Life. Grades 10, 11, and 12 completed CPR training on April 24 and 25; Mr. O Dellick thanked the American Heart Association for their help in providing this training. 10 th grade students attended a Career Fair at the Blair County Convention Center on April

4 4 30 th. The Prom/Afterglow was held on May 3 rd. 8 th grade students travelled to Gettysburg for a field trip on May 5 th. The Senior High Band/Chorus concert was held on May 6 th. The Senior High Chorus participated in the National Day of Prayer Ceremony at the Community Park on May 1 st. Mr. Burket s Terrorism Class visited the Flight 93 Memorial Site this morning. Mr. O Dellick recognized Kristofer Potts and Caleb Sell, 2014 graduates of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Youth Scholars Program. 10 students from the Envirothon Club will participate in an activity at Canoe Creek on May 8 th. The Junior High Band/Chorus concert will be on May 13 th at 7 pm. A representative from the Attorney General s Office will present an assembly regarding Social Media for our students on May 15 th. The Keystone Exams for Biology, Algebra and Literature will be given on May Baccalaureate will be held on June 7 th at 7 pm. Graduation will be held on Sunday, June 8 th, at 2 pm. Mrs. Criswell reported that 3 rd grade students visited the circus on April 15 th ; Avionaa Lattieri and Parker Buell won bikes! This week began our Mobile Ag unit with all grades K-6 accessing the lab for one class period. Topics being explored are: The Forest & Me; Pigment Power; The Colorful Bean; Banana DNA; bee-utiful Relationships, to name a few. Special thanks to each of the board members and to our PTO for supporting this worthwhile educational program. The HS Aevidum group will visit the elementary 6 th grade students in May; the high school students will perform skits for the elementary students about Aevidum and suicide prevention. Field trips are now officially underway, many thanks to the PTO for their financial support for these worthwhile trips. Upcoming events: May 23 Elementary Cookout; May 26 Memorial Day/No School; May 29 Kindergarten Recognition at 1:30 pm; June 3 6 th Grade Recognition at 7 pm; June 5 Elementary Awards at 7 pm; June 9 Field & Fun Day. Ms. Boyd discussed proposed changes to the ERATE funding program. The Department of Agriculture was here this week to monitor our cafeterias. The PA State Police audited our Cogent System and found us in compliance. The Nutrition Group invited all Board members to an Altoona Curve outing on Thursday, June 26 th. Dr. Crawford met with the Administrative Team to explain Plan by Design. Ms. Boyd will extend an invitation for the Plan by Design meeting to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 30 and 31. Ms. Boyd also discussed the Safety Grant that CKSD received; the grant will pay for a safety assessment recently conducted at the District and will also pay for some safety equipment. Craig Burket asked for an update on an analysis of our bus routes. Ms. Boyd responded that A & M are viewing the feasibility and cost of revising our routes and schedules. Mona Eckley asked for an update on our Graduate Survey. Ms. Boyd reported that she, Mr. O Dellick and Ms. Hinkledire met with a vendor (Life Tracks) who provides a service to track graduates and are investigating a solution. Motion by J. Burket, seconded by C. Burket, to go into executive session at 8:33 pm for the purpose of discussing personnel items.

5 5 Motion by Burkett, seconded by J Burket, to adjourn from executive session at 9:22 pm. Recording Secretary