SUSQUENITA SCHOOL DISTRICT

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1 SUSQUENITA SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular School Board Meeting Minutes January 10, :00 p.m. High School LGI ATTENDANCE Members of the Board Kent R. Smith (Superintendent), Phillip C. Lehman (President), Donald D. Kauffman (Vice President), Bryon T. Eppley, Michael G. Jones, Nancy L. Lucia, Heather A. Rudy, Stephen Smith, and Robert F. Staver Dan Altland (Solicitor), and Shannon Reed (Secretary) Administrators Scott Acri, Sonja Brunner, Roger Carl, Craig Funk, Craig Gilbert, Rebecca Lorfink, Christine Matash, William Quigley, Shannon Wevodau, and Patricia Woods Guests/Presenters Ashley Hoffer, Lisa Mertz, Ronald Morgan, John Rubisch, Victoria Smith, Andrew Shaffer, and Mark Snitzer Members of the Public Jim Ryan, and Richard Knepp CALL TO ORDER Phillip C. Lehman, presiding, called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.. An Executive Session was held in advance of this meeting to discuss personnel, contract and/or legal matters. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE At this time, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed. MOTION TO ADOPT AGENDA A motion was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to adopt the Agenda with the following additions: Personnel A.2. - MOTION to authorize the Superintendent to commit employment of an appropriate candidate to the position of Special Education Teacher, prior to the February Board meeting. Details to be provided at the February Board meeting. Personnel F.2 - (Revised) MOTION to waive Policy 504, Anti Nepotism, to approve Kimberly Smith of Marysville as a Guest Teacher. Personnel F.4 - (Addition) MOTION to approve Kimberly Smith of Marysville as a Guest Teacher. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY There were no public comments on Agenda items. - Supporting Documentation Provided to Board Members

2 MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 5, 2016 REGULAR MEETING A motion was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2016 Board Meeting. Mr. Eppley, who was not in attendance at the December 5, 2016 Board meeting, requested and received an summary of General Fund Budget Transfers. PRESENTATIONS A. Board Appreciation Month - Kent R. Smith In honor of School Director Appreciation Month, Superintendent Smith recognized members of the Board for their contribution to the success of our District. Directors were provided with a certificate of recognition. B. June 30, 2016 Audit Report - Ronald Morgan, Greenwalt & Co Ron Morgan, Greenwalt & Co PC, provided an overview of the Audit Report for the year ending June 30, A hard copy of the report was provided to Directors at the meeting. C. Special Education 339 Plan - Sonja Brunner & Guidance Team Sonja Brunner, Director of Special Education, and the District s Guidance team, provided an overview of the District s Guidance (Chapter 339) Plan. A copy of the plan was provided to Directors in advance of the meeting. Ms. Brunner also distributed a copy of Pa. School Code Chapter 22. Mr. Staver requested and received clarification on the certification of members of the District s Guidance team. He then requested and received clarification on the Capital Area Intermediate Unit s involvement in the development and implementation of the plan. Mr. Staver thanked Ms. Brunner, and the Guidance team, for their presentation. Dr. Jones commended Ms. Brunner and the Guidance team on their commitment to developing a quality plan, and on their successful development of succinct, measurable goals. DISCUSSIONS A Academic Calendar Superintendent Smith reviewed the proposed Academic Calendar for the school year, which was distributed to Directors for review in advance of the meeting. The Academic Calendar will appear on the February 2017 Board Agenda for approval. B. Tax Collector Compensation Request There was consensus that the request should not be revisited at the February Board meeting. No action will be taken at this time. FINANCE A. November 30, 2016 Treasurer s Reports Treasurer s Reports for the period ending November 30, 2016, were distributed to Directors for review in advance of the meeting. There were no questions or comments. 1) All Funds Summary 2) Treasurer s Report 3) Financial Summary 4) Cafeteria Cash Report

3 B. Payment of Orders A MOTION was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the following Payment of Orders, which were distributed to Directors for review in advance of the meeting: 1) General Fund Pre-Paid List 1 - $284, ) General Fund Pre-Paid List 2 - $2, ) General Fund Check Summary 1 - $536, ) General Fund Check Summary 2 - $255, ) General Fund Insurance Checks & Wire Transfers 1 - $294, ) General Fund Insurance Checks & Wire Transfers 1 - $295, Mr. Eppley abstained from Finance items B.5 and B.6. With the exception of Mr. Eppley, all members voted in the affirmative. C. Act 1 Resolution A MOTION was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to approved the Act 1 Resolution for the school year, limiting any potential real estate tax increase to 3.3%. The Act 1 Resolution was distributed to Directors for review in advance of the meeting. Mr. Staver, who is not in favor of a real estate tax increase, requested and received clarification that the resolution limits any potential real estate tax increase to 3.3%. The Resolution does not indicate that the Board will increase taxes, but limits the level to which taxes may be increased if an increase is proposed. Dr. Jones noted that Mr. Carl prepared the Act 1 Resolution, rather than a Preliminary Budget, as directed by the Board at the December 5, 2016 meeting. PERSONNEL A MOTION was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the following personnel matters: A. E mployments - 1) Cherie L. Williams of Camp Hill as a Special Education Teacher (Bachelor Step 5), at a salary of $44,182.00, effective January 3, ) Authorize the Superintendent to commit employment of an appropriate candidate to the position of Special Education Teacher, prior to the February Board meeting. Details to be provided at the February Board meeting. B. Changes of Status - 1) Marty H. Early, from Custodian (6.0 hour/180 day) at a rate of $8.50 per hour, to High Risk Instructional Aide (6.0 hour/182 day) at a rate of $9.50 per hour, effective January 3, ) Luanne E. Kiner, High Risk Instructional Aide (6.0 hour/182 day), from a rate of $9.50 per hour to $10.00 per hour, effective December 2, ) Kayla A. Falzarano, from Masters+15, Step 5 at $48,036.00, to Masters+30, Step 5, at $49,639.00, effective January 9, 2017.

4 C. Voluntary Transfer - Susan K. Smiley, from High School Secretary to District Office Secretary, effective January 3, 2017, at current salary. D. Leaves of Absence - 1) Waive Board Policy #539 Uncompensated Leave, so Mary Ann Hartley, Instructional Aide, may take an uncompensated leave of absence from January 3 to January 6, 2017, for a total of four (4) days. 2) Angela Bashore, Extension of Family Medical Leave through February 10, E. Successful Completion of 90-Day Probationary Period - Shawn A. Croft, Instructional Aide. F. Guest Teachers 1) A MOTION was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to approve Michael Bruetsch of Shermansdale as a guest teacher. 2) A MOTION was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to waive Policy 504 (Anti-Nepotism) to approve Kimberly Smith as a Guest Teacher. Mr. Smith abstained from this motion. With the exception of Mr. Smith, all members voted in the affirmative 3) A MOTION was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to approve Kellas Wechsler of Marysville as a Guest Teacher. 4) A MOTION was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to approve Kimberly Smith of Marysville as a guest teacher. Mr. Smith abstained from this motion. With the exception of Mr. Smith, all members voted in the affirmative. Mr. Staver voted yes with the understanding that Mrs. Smith does not have an application on file with the District and has no intention of applying for employment with the District. G. Athletic Coaches A MOTION was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the following: 1) Resignation of Kimberly Kauffman, as Head Field Hockey Coach, effective January 3, ) Resignation of Donald Peters, as Assistant JV Wrestling Coach, effective January 3, ) Employment of Thomas Sacoman as Assistant JV Wrestling Coach, effective January 10, ) Approval to commit employment of a Baseball Coach for the 2016/2017 school year. Mr. Eppley asked that Superintendent Smith update the Board when an appropriate candidate is identified for the Baseball Coach position. Superintendent Smith committed to doing so. All members voted in the affirmative.

5 CONTRACT Specialized Education of Pennsylvania, Inc. A MOTION was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to approve th e amendment to the contract with Specialized Education of Pennsylvania, for two (2) additional educational slots (for a total of 4) through June 30, Per the amendment, these slots will be provided at a reduced daily tuition rate of $122.89, for a total of $88, A copy of the Amendment was distributed to Directors for review in advance of the meeting. Mr. Staver voted no. With the exception of Mr. Staver, all members voted in the affirmative. MEETING SCHEDULE The January 16, 2016, 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting has been cancelled. It will not be rescheduled. The Regular School Board Meeting scheduled on February 14, 2016, 7:00 p.m. has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2016, 7:00 p.m. in the High School LGI. This meeting will replace the Finance Committee Meeting which was scheduled for the same date and time. The Finance Committee Meeting will not be rescheduled. COMMITTEE REPORTS Superintendent Smith provided updates on the following Committees: A. Facilities Committee - The next Facilities Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 16, 10:00 a.m. at the District Office. B. Finance Committee - The Regular School Board Meeting scheduled on February 14, 2016, 7:00 p.m. has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2016, 7:00 p.m. in the High School LGI. This meeting will replace the Finance Committee Meeting which was scheduled for the same date and time. The Finance Committee Meeting will not be rescheduled. There will be an Executive Session held immediately in advance of the meeting, 6:00 p.m., to discuss staffing as it relates to Budget development. C. Policy Review Committee - The next Policy Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2016, 6:00 p.m. We will be revisiting Policies ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT S Mr. Acri provided an update on the winter sports season, including the success of our independent swimmers. At the request of the Board, he also provided an update on the search for a new Baseball Coach. To date, four applications have been received. Mr. Gilbert provided an update on recent activities in the Buildings and Grounds Department, including the continued efforts to obtain quotes for the LED relamping project. Dr. Lorfink provided an update on activities at the Elementary School, including the Smiles Mobile Dentist program, and donation collections for the District family who lost their home to a fire last week. Mr. Funk provided Directors with a written summary of Course Selection Handbook revisions, as well as a draft Course Selection Handbook for review. He also provided an update on High School activities, including the upcoming Winter Social. Mr. Quigley provided an update on Middle School activities, including the schedule of remaining winter choral/band performances.

6 BOARD REPORTS Ms. Lucia clarified that there is an admission fee for Perry County Chorus, which covers the performance and refreshments. She also requested and received confirmation that a hard copy of the Winter Sports Schedule is available to community members upon request. Mr. Staver noted that the Jazz Band is fortunate to have the opportunity to perform at the Ryman Auditorium in March of Members of the Board then invited Myron Charowsky, High School Band Director, to review the itinerary for the trip. INFORMATION A. Disposition Items - 1) Snow Blower 2) Television from the Alternative Education Building B. Field Trip - Jazz Field Trip to Nashville, TN, from March 24 to March 26, 2017, to perform at National Festival of States at the Ryman Auditorium (1 school day). PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Eppley, and seconded by Mr. Kauffman, to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 p.m.