PENNS MANOR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2013

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1 PENNS MANOR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2013 The regular meeting of the Penns Manor Area School Board of Education on Thursday, August 15, 2013 was called to order by President Robert Packer at 7:00 p.m. On roll call the following members were present: Mr. Beilchick, Mrs. Eckenrode, Mr. Hardesty, Mr. Oakes, Mr. Packer, Mr. Sutila, and Mr. Thornton. and Mrs. Dudeck were excused. The following administrators were present: Mr. Kakabar, Mr. Grimaldi, Mr. Johnston, Mrs. Zeglen and Mr. Kudlawiec. Also present was Mr. Ronald Saffron, Esquire. EXECUTIVE SESSION The board met in Executive Session from 7:01 p.m. to 7:23 p.m. for personnel reasons. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Mr. Hardesty, seconded by Mr. Thornton, to alter the agenda as follows: Under Committee Reports-B; Curriculum Committee; remove item g) FBLA-Dan Antonacci. Under New Business, item H; Reinstatement of Jennifer Horgan, add step 12 Masters, salary $66,039. Under item I; reinstatement of Richard Mazey, add step 2 Bachelors, salary $26,256. Under J; add Carson Rhea, step 1 Bachelors, salary $51,053. Under K; add Jason Miloser, step 1 Bachelors, salary $51,053. Under L; add Adam Shearer, step 1 Bachelors, salary $51,053. Under M; add Connie Myers; step 3 Masters; salary $56,964. Under N; add Kelli Buterbaugh, step 1 Bachelors, salary $51,053. Under O; add Megan Matko; step 1 Bachelors, salary $51,053. Under P; add Adelle Dolney; step 1 Masters; Salary $27,290. Under Q; add Lee Kuzemchak; Step 1 Masters; salary $54,580. Under R; add Terrie Myers; Step 10 Masters; salary $63,889. CITIZENS REMARKS TO BOARD Carrie McCunn and Melissa Tinsman, district residents Spoke to the board about the Wrestling program co-op with Marion Center. MINUTES OF ALL MEETINGS - enclosure Minutes of all meetings were approved as printed. BUSINESS REPORT - enclosure 2 Motion by Mrs. Eckenrode, seconded by Mr. Sutila, to approve the financial report as printed. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck PRESENTATION OF BILLS - enclosure 3 A. General Account - $79, ( ) $142, ( ) B. Athletic Account - $ 0.00 ( ) $ 23, ( ) C. Cafeteria Account - $ 0.00 ( ) $ 0.00 ( ) D. Capital Reserve - $ 0.00 ( ) $ 13, ( ) (Press Box)

2 Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mr. Thornton, to approve the bills as presented. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck PROGRAMS UPDATE None OLD BUSINESS None COMMITTEE REPORTS Negotiations Committee - Mrs. Dudeck, Spokesperson Information Only: Negotiations with the Penns Manor Education Support Professionals are scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Curriculum Committee - Mr. Sutila, Spokesperson Department Heads and Team Leaders Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mrs. Eckenrode, to approve hiring the teachers listed below to the listed extracurricular positions and contracted salary associated with each position commencing with the school year. a) Elementary Math Curriculum Leader David Cowles $1, b) English Department Chair Erica Lauer $1, c) Fine Arts Department Chair Paul Rode $1, d) Vocational Department Chair Andrew Bridge $1, e) Special Education Department Chair Michelle Dolges $1, f) Academic Games Jennifer Horgan $ g) Student Assistance Person (SAP) Kim Bodek $ h) Senior Class Advisor Dan Antonacci $1, On roll call the following members voted: Mr. Beilchick Mrs. Dudeck Mrs. Eckenrode Guest Teachers enclosure 4 Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mr. Beilchick, to approve the guest teachers for the school year as presented in enclosure 4. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck 2

3 Camco Physical and Occupational Therapy, LLC - enclosure 5 Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mr. Beilchick, to approve renewing the contract with Camco Physical and Occupational Therapy, LLC, from August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2015, to provide physical and occupational therapy services to students with special needs at a cost of $57.00 per hour, which is a $1.00 per hour increase from the previous contract. This will be paid with Access funds. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Substitutes - enclosure 6 Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mrs. Eckenrode, to approve the day-to-day substitutes, pending receipt of all current clearances, for the school year as presented in enclosure 6. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Title 1 Services Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mr. Hardesty, to approve the contract with Catapult Learning to deliver Title 1 services to three (3) Penns Manor Area School District students attending St. Bernard s Regional School in Indiana, PA. The total cost of services will be $2, and will be paid with Title 1 funds. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Autistic Classroom Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mrs. Eckenrode, to approve entering into an agreement with ARIN Intermediate Unit #28 to provide a classroom for Autistic Support that will be located at the Penns Manor Area Elementary School. ARIN Intermediate Unit #28 will provide all professional and support staff required to provide services for this classroom. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Alternative Education Classroom Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mr. Hardesty, to approve entering into an agreement with The Learning Lamp to provide a classroom for Alternative Education Support that will be located at the Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School. The Learning Lamp will provide 3

4 all professional and support staff required to provide services for this classroom. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Budget & Finance Committee - Mr. Beilchick, Spokesperson Activity Accounts - enclosure 7 Motion by Mr. Beilchick, seconded by Mr. Thornton, to approve the activity accounts for the district as presented in enclosure 7. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Blackboard Engage Motion by Mr. Beilchick, seconded by Mr. Thornton, to approve the renewal with Blackboard Engage (formerly Edline) by purchasing the Edline Web Hosting in the amount of $4, for the period of July 1, 2013 to June 30, There is no increase from last year. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Group Life Insurance Motion by Mr. Beilchick, seconded by Mr. Oakes, to change the District s group life insurance plan to PSBA Insurance Trust Program offered through the Reschini Group. The proposal reduces the District s current rates by 20%. These rates will be guaranteed for a three (3) year period commencing on September 1, On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Press Box Renovations Motion by Mr. Beilchick, seconded by Mr. Hardesty, to approve the change order submitted by Gene Ball Custom Builder for the purchase and installation of two (2) new vinyl sliding windows related to the repairs and renovations to the stadium press box at the football field, with the understanding that the cost thereof in the amount of $2, shall be paid for with funds donated to the District. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck 4

5 Buildings & Grounds Committee Mr. Packer, Spokesperson Nothing at this time Athletics Committee - Mrs. Eckenrode, Spokesperson Security Personnel enclosure 8 Motion by Mrs. Eckenrode, seconded by Mr. Beilchick, to approve Sam Lute as the security coordinator for district events at the following rates for the school year. A listing of security officers is attached as enclosure 8. All security guards are independent contractors. $ coordinator fee $55.00 flat rate per security guard for varsity football games $50.00 flat rate per security guard for all other sporting events and activities $10.00 per hour per security guard for all events and/or tournaments On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Transportation Committee - Mr. Oakes, Spokesperson Bus Drivers enclosure 9 Motion by Mr. Oakes, seconded by Mrs. Eckenrode, to approve the bus drivers and substitutes for Tri County Transportation as presented in enclosure 9 for the school year. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Bus Schedules & Routes - enclosure 10 Motion by Mr. Oakes, seconded by Mr. Sutila, to approve the tentative bus schedules and routes for Tri County Transportation as presented in enclosure 10 for the school year. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Vehicle Approval - enclosure 11 Motion by Mr. Oakes, seconded by Mr. Beilchick, to approve the vehicles for Tri County Transportation as presented in enclosure 11 for the school year. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck 5

6 CORRESPONDENCE Thank you note from Bonnie Davis for retirement gift. NEW BUSINESS Assistant Band Director Resignation Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mr. Sutila, to accept the resignation of Marc Nelson, with regret, as the current Assistant Band Director effective immediately. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Assistant Band Director Motion by Mr. Oakes, seconded by Mr. Sutila, to hire Fred Montanaro as the Assistant Band Director commencing with the school year. All clearances are currently on file in the District Office. The salary for this position will be $3, as per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Advertise for Substitutes Motion by Mr. Beilchick, seconded by Mr. Thornton, to grant the Administration permission to advertise for substitutes in all areas for the school year. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Unpaid Leave of Absence Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mr. Hardesty, to approve the request of Michelle Dolges, for leave without pay under the provisions of Article IX, UNPAID LEAVES OF ABSENCE, Section A, of the current collective bargaining agreement (the collective bargaining agreement ) with an anticipated commencement date of September 30, 2013, and with an anticipated return to work date of December 16, 2013, provided, however, that such unpaid leave shall not exceed twelve (12) months as provided for under Article IX, Section A of the collective bargaining agreement, and with the understanding that the employee intends to utilize sick leave as provided for by the collective bargaining agreement, and subject to the requirements and conditions pertaining thereto as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement. And to grant the administration permission to advertise for a long-term substitute if necessary. On roll call the following members voted: 6

7 Mr. Hardesty Mr. Oakes Mr. Packer Mr. Sutila Mr. Thornton Mr. Beilchick Mrs. Dudeck Mrs. Eckenrode High School Receptionist/Secretary Motion by Mrs. Eckenrode, seconded by Mr. Sutila, to approve the voluntary transfer of Tammany Brady to the position of the nine (9) month Secretary B/High School Receptionist at the current contracted hourly rate of $13.34, and to grant the Administration permission to post and advertise, if necessary, for her vacated 2.5 hour cafeteria monitor position. The effective start date will be August 21, The probationary period for this position is 30 workdays. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Cleaner Position #1 Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mr. Beilchick, to approve the voluntary transfer of Mary Davis to the position of Cleaner at her current contracted rate of $14.75 per hour, and to grant the Administration permission to post and advertise, if necessary, for her vacated Instructional Assistant position. The effective start date will be August 19, The probationary period for this position is 30 workdays. On roll call the following members voted: Mr. Hardesty Mr. Oakes Mr. Packer Mr. Sutila Mr. Thornton Mr. Beilchick Mrs. Dudeck Mrs. Eckenrode Cleaner Position #2 Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mrs. Eckenrode, to approve the voluntary transfer of Carla Davis to the position of Cleaner at her current contracted rate of $14.29 per hour, and to grant the Administration permission to post and advertise, if necessary, for her vacated Cafeteria position. The effective start date will be August 19, The probationary period for this position is 30 workdays. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Reinstatement of Teacher Horgan Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mrs. Eckenrode, to approve the reinstatement of Jennifer Horgan from furlough status to full-time status as a Secondary English instructor at Step 12 Masters of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $66,039 per the terms of 7

8 the current expired contract. The effective date of this reinstatement will be August 26, On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Rescind motion reinstatement of teacher Horgan Motion by Mr. Hardesty, seconded by Mrs. Eckenrode to rescind the motion for reinstatement of teacher, Jennifer Horgan. On roll call the following members voted. Mrs. Dudeck Reinstatement of Teacher Horgan Motion by Mr. Hardesty, seconded by Mr. Sutila to approve the reinstatement of Jennifer Horgan from furlough status to full-time status as a Secondary English instructor at Step 12 Masters of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $66,039 per the terms of the current expired contract. Be it further resolved that Jennifer Horgan be advised that this salary is subject to change as a result of negotiations between the District and the Penns Manor Area Education Association on the terms of a new successor agreement. The effective date of this reinstatement will be August 26, On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Reinstatement of Teacher Mazey Motion by Mr. Beilchick, seconded by Mr. Hardesty, to approve the reinstatement of Richard Mazey from furlough status to half-time status as a Secondary Science instructor at Step 2 Bachelors of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $26,256 per the terms of the current expired contract. The effective date of this reinstatement will be August 26, On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Reinstatement of Teacher Mazey Motion by Mr. Beilchick, seconded by Mrs. Eckenrode to amend the motion, reinstatement of teacher Mazey to add: Be it further resolved that Richard Mazey be advised that this salary is subject to change as a result of negotiations between the District and the Penns Manor Area Education Association on the terms of a new successor agreement. On roll call the following members voted: 8

9 Mr. Hardesty Mr. Oakes Mr. Packer Mr. Sutila Mr. Thornton Mr. Beilchick Mrs. Dudeck Mrs. Eckenrode Elementary Teacher #1 Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mr. Oakes to hire Carson Rhea as an elementary teacher commencing August 26, 2013 at Step 1 Bachelors of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $51,053 per the terms of the current expired contract. Be it further resolved that Carson Rhea be advised that this salary is subject to change as a result of negotiations between the District and the Penns Manor Area Education Association on the terms of a new successor agreement. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Elementary Teacher #2 Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mrs. Eckenrode, to hire Jason Miloser as an elementary teacher commencing August 26, 2013 at Step 1 Bachelors of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $51,053 per the terms of the current expired contract. Be it further resolved that Jason Miloser be advised that this salary is subject to change as a result of negotiations between the District and the Penns Manor Area Education Association on the terms of a new successor agreement. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Elementary Teacher #3 Motion by Mr. Sutila, seconded by Mrs. Eckenrode, to hire Adam Shearer as an elementary teacher commencing August 26, 2013 at Step 1 Bachelors of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $51,053 per the terms of the current expired contract. Be it further resolved that Adam Shearer be advised that this salary is subject to change as a result of negotiations between the District and the Penns Manor Area Education Association on the terms of a new successor agreement. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Elementary Teacher #4 Motion by Mr. Hardesty, seconded by Mr. Oakes, to hire Connie Myers as an elementary teacher commencing August 26, 2013 at Step 3 Masters of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $56,964 per the terms of the current expired contract. Be it further 9

10 resolved that Connie Myers be advised that this salary is subject to change as a result of negotiations between the District and the Penns Manor Area Education Association on the terms of a new successor agreement. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Elementary Teacher #5 Motion by Mr. Hardesty, seconded by Mr. Oakes, to hire Kelli Buterbaugh as an elementary teacher commencing August 26, 2013 at Step 1 Bachelors of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $51,053 per the terms of the current expired contract. Be it further resolved that Kelli Buterbaugh be advised that this salary is subject to change as a result of negotiations between the District and the Penns Manor Area Education Association on the terms of a new successor agreement. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Elementary Teacher #6 Motion by Mr. Oakes, seconded by Mr. Sutila, to hire Megan Matko as an elementary teacher commencing August 26, 2013 at Step 1 Bachelors of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $51,053 per the terms of the current expired contract. Be it further resolved that Megan Matko be advised that this salary is subject to change as a result of negotiations between the District and the Penns Manor Area Education Association on the terms of a new successor agreement. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Half-time Business Teacher Motion by Mr. Oakes, seconded by Mr. Sutila, to hire Adelle Dolney as a ½ day business education teacher commencing August 26, 2013 at Step 1 Masters of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $27,290 per the terms of the current expired contract. Be it further resolved that Adelle Dolney be advised that this salary is subject to change as a result of negotiations between the District and the Penns Manor Area Education Association on the terms of a new successor agreement. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck 10

11 Special Education Teacher Motion by Mrs. Eckenrode, seconded by Mr. Oakes, to hire Lee Kuzemchak as a special education teacher commencing August 26, 2013 at Step 1 Masters of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $54,580 per the terms of the current expired contract. Be it further resolved that Lee Kuzemchak be advised that this salary is subject to change as a result of negotiations between the District and the Penns Manor Area Education Association on the terms of a new successor agreement. On roll call the following members voted: Mr. Hardesty Mr. Oakes Mr. Packer Mr. Sutila Mr. Thornton Mr. Beilchick Mrs. Dudeck Mrs. Eckenrode School Nurse Motion by Mr. Oakes, seconded by Mr. Hardesty, to hire Terri Myers as the District s school nurse commencing August 26, 2013 at Step 10 Masters of the current expired contract. The annual salary of this position will be $63,889 per the terms of the current expired contract. Be it further resolved that Terri Myers be advised that this salary is subject to change as a result of negotiations between the District and the Penns Manor Area Education Association on the terms of a new successor agreement. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Challenger Program enclosure 12 Motion by Mr. Thornton, seconded by Mr. Sutila, to adopt the Resolution attached hereto as enclosure 12 in support of the Regional Challenger Learning Center Project and to authorize the payment of a fee of $913.00, to be applied toward startup costs in support of the project, and which Resolution is incorporated herein in its entirety and shall be included in the minutes of this meeting. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck Memorandum of Understanding enclosure 13 Motion by Mrs. Eckenrode, seconded by Mr. Sutila, to approve the renewal of the memorandum of understanding between the Pennsylvania State Police and the Penns Manor Area School District as presented in enclosure 13. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck 11

12 REQUESTS FOR FIELD TRIPS OR CONFERENCES A. Field trips/conferences that have been approved by the administration: FIELD TRIPS: No field trip request at this time. WORKSHOPS: 1) Connie Patterson; PreK Counts Grantees State Meeting; Westminster College, New Wilmington PA; July 31, 2013; District $ ) Kristen Zeglen; School Shooter Training; Homer Center High School; Homer City PA; Aug 7, District $0. 3) Leigh Ann Shabbick; School Shooter Training; Homer Center High School; Homer City PA; Aug 7, District $0. 4) Julianne Miller; School Shooter Training; Homer Center High School; Homer City PA; Aug 7, District $0. Motion by Mr. Thornton, seconded by Mrs. Eckenrode, to approve the following field trips/conferences: FIELD TRIPS: 1) Jocelyn Lonsinger; 14 Cheerleaders; Heritage Cheer Contest; Northern Cambria PA; Saturday, October 19, District $ ) Jocelyn Lonsinger; 14 Cheerleaders; Laurel Highlands Cheer Classic; Johnstown High School; Johnstown PA; Saturday November 2, District $ ) Jocelyn Lonsinger; 14 Cheerleaders; UPJ Cheer Classic; Univ of Pittsburgh; Johnstown PA; Sunday, Nov 10, District $ ) Jocelyn Lonsinger; 14 Cheerleaders; State competition; KCAC; Indiana PA; Saturday, November 23, District $ ) Jocelyn Lonsinger; 14 Cheerleaders; Tri-County Cheer Competition; Apollo Ridge High School; Spring Church PA; Friday, Nov 29, District $ ) Jocelyn Lonsinger; 14 Cheerleaders; Alleghany Regionals; Slippery Rock; Sunday, December 8, District $ ) Beth Cessna; 5 Bake-Off Team; Heritage Conference Bake Off; Northern Cambria High School. TBA April District $ WORKSHOPS: No workshop request at this time. On roll call the following members voted: Mrs. Dudeck REPORTS Superintendent Mr. Kakabar reported on the following: Meetings and Activities attended after the July Meeting Getting ready for new school year. Fall sports and band camps started Aug 12, Summer Seamless lunch program Annual school bus driver meeting, Wed, August 21,

13 High School Principal Mr. Johnston reported on the following: Penn Highlands & Mount Aloysius Dual Enrollment & Associate Degree program Child Accounting In-service days Elementary Principal Mr. Grimaldi reported on the following: Interviews for new teachers Summer library Thanked Mrs. Beilchick and Mrs. Shellenbarger Jumpstart program 36 students K-4 and Kindergarten orientations coming up. NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING Board Meeting - Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the District Boardroom WORKSHOPS/COMMITTEE MEETINGS, OR OTHER SCHEDULED MEETINGS. Committee Meeting - Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Boardroom MEETING RECESSED AT 8:25 p.m. David S. Kudlawiec, Board Secretary 13