GENERAL McLANE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting November 13, 2013

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1 Page 5238 GENERAL McLANE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting November 13, 2013 The Regular Monthly Meeting of the General McLane School District Board of Education convened in session in the Conference Room of the Dr. Therese T. Walter Education Center on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 beginning at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Members in attendance were Mr. Bucksbee, Mrs. Buschak, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Eisert, Mrs. Greenleaf, Mrs. Kushner, Dr. Rilling and Dr. Wise. Administration present was: Mr. Scaletta, Mr. Getz, Mr. Buto, Mr. Mennow, Mr. White, Mr. Fox, and Ms. Orbanek. Also present was the Board Solicitor, Mr. McDonald, School Resource Officer Mr. Hagerty and three visitors. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Bucksbee led all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF VISITOR Mr. Bucksbee offered the podium for any visitors wishing to discuss matters related to the agenda. After hearing no response, he continued with the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS A thank-you note from Mrs. Christina Martin for letting her attend the PAEA Conference was read to the Board by Ms. Marissa Orbanek. SCHOOL RESOURCE PROGRAMS School Resource Officer Paul Hagerty presented to the Board on the different programs and presentations that he provides to students. BOARD MINTUES APPROVED The Directors were presented with copies of the following minutes: the Study Session of October 9, 2013 and the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of October 16, Motion: Mrs. Bushak moved that the minutes of the Regular Study Session of October and the minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of October 16, 2013, be approved as presented. Motion seconded by Mrs. Greenleaf. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT Mr. Scaletta presented the Directors with a copy of the Superintendent s Report as of November 13, A copy of the Superintendent s Report is on file in the Secretary s office. FINANCIAL REPORTS The Directors were presented with a copy of the Treasurer s Report as of October 31, 2013 indicating the following balances: Fund Balance - Beginning of Period $19,254, Revenues 2,480, Expenditures -2,041, Fund Balance - End of Period $19,693,542,06

2 Page 5239 A copy of the Treasurer s Report of October 31, 2013 is attached hereto and becomes part of the official records of the Board. The Directors were presented with a listing of Accounts Payable as of November 11, 2013 totaling $164, A copy of the listing is attached hereto and becomes part of the official records of the Board. Motion: Dr. Wise moved that the Treasurer s Report as of October 31, 2013 and the listing of Accounts Payable as of November 11, 2013 be approved as presented and a copy filed for audit purposes. Motion seconded by Mrs. Greenleaf OTHER REPORTS The Directors were presented with copies of the following: the Cafeteria Report, the High School Activity Report, the Employee Benefit Trust Report and the Capital Reserve Fund Report, all as of October 31, Copies of these reports are on file in the Secretary s office for audit purposes. POLICY & FINANCE COMMITTEE MATTERS ACTIVITY ACCOUNT APPROVED Consideration of Authorization was requested to approve the Following Activity Account A. High School 1. Wellness Club Motion: Mrs. Greenleaf moved that the activity account, as listed above, be approved as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Buschak. Motion approved with all ayes. Dr. Dobrzynski was absent. EXONERATION APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Exoneration of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes was requested. The Directors received a listing of parcels that were deleted by the County Assessment Office due to trailer removal or dismantle. The real estate taxes on these parcels totaled $ Approval of the exoneration is recommended provided any county and/or municipal real estate taxes are also exonerated by the taxing entity. Motion: Mrs. Greenleaf moved that the exoneration of delinquent real estate taxes, as listed above, be approved as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Buschak. Motion approved with all ayes. Dr. Dobrzynski was absent. SALE OF PROPERTY APPROVED Consideration of Approval of the Sale of Property from the Erie County Repository was requested. Information has been received from the Tax Claim Bureau that an offer to purchase the property commonly known as and identified in the assessment records of Erie County as Index Edinboro Road Lot C. This offer was made by Robert F. Wilt, Jr. who is willing to purchase that parcel for the sum of $ Motion: Mrs. Greenleaf moved that the sale of property, as listed above, be approved as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Buschak.

3 Page 5240 Motion approved with all ayes. Dr. Dobrzynski was absent. INSTRUCTION AND CO-CURRICULAR COMMITTEE MATTERS SUPPLEMENTAL RESIGNATION APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Supplemental Resignation was requested. Monica Fritchman submitted a letter of resignation from Assistant Coach, Cheerleading, effective immediately. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the resignation, as listed above, be approved as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Greenleaf. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Supplemental Contracts School Year was requested. Supplemental contract salaries have been frozen at the rate as part of the Memorandum of Agreement with GMEA during the , and school years. Monica Fritchman, Head Coach, Cheerleading $3, Amanda Shields, Assistant Coach, Softball 3, Ray Zimmerman, Academic Advisor I, History Club 2, Lon Jenkins, Academic Advisor II, Speech & Debate 1, Carol Blount, Assistant Director, Broadway Dinner 2, All required clearances and certifications are on file. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the supplemental contracts, as listed above be, approved as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Greenleaf. VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT APPROVED Consideration of approval of a volunteer assistant was requested. Mr. Nathan Everhart has volunteered to assist with the Wrestling Program for the season. All required clearances are on file. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the volunteer assistant, as listed above, be approved as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Greenleaf. SUBSTITUTES APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Recommendations for Substitute Teacher List School Year was requested. The following individual is recommended for the Substitute Teacher list. Act 34, Act 114 and Act 151 Background Checks are on file. Michelle Kirley English Kory Cady Grades 4-8 (Social Studies) The following individuals have been trained through the Northwest Tri-County IU Guest Substitute program and are recommended for the Substitute Teacher List. Guest teachers will be contacted only after all other available substitutes have been exhausted. Areas of Certification for Guest Substitutes include Elementary, English, General Science, Health & Physical Education, Mathematics, Office Technologies, Social Studies and Special Education. Brett Fallon Nilofar Rangarej Per diem for is $75.00/day and $40.00/half-day. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the additions to the Substitute List, as

4 Page 5241 listed above, be approved as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Greenleaf. FIELD TRIP APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Field Trip Request was requested. Monica Fritchman (General McLane High School) requested permission for the General McLane cheerleaders to travel to Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on November 16, 2013 from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. for Pitt Cheer Day. Cost of the trip, including transportation, will be covered by the group attending. Motion: Dr. Rilling recommended that the additions to the Field Trip, as listed above, be approved as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Greenleaf. BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & TRANSPORTATION DISPOSAL APPROVED Consideration of Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Equipment was requested. Equipment will be sold, auctioned or salvaged as determined by the Business Manager. The following equipment has been determined to be surplus to the needs of the school district. 1.) (1) Dukane Micromatic II Slide Projector 2.) (3) G.T. Lascombe Company, Inc. Overhead Projectors 3.) (1) 3M Visual Products Overhead Projector 4.) (1) Elmo Overhead Projector 5.) (1) Buhl Overhead Projector Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the disposal, as listed above, be approved as presented. Seconded by Dr. Wise. TRANSFER APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Transfer- Non-Instructional Employee was requested. Wendy Schau has requested a transfer from a Support Services Administrative Secretary (Full-Time Salaried Support Staff) in the Guidance Office at General McLane High School to a Support Services Administrative Secretary (Full-Time Salaried Support Staff) at General McLane Service Center. Wages and benefits will be that approved for the school year. Current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances are on file. Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the transfer, as listed above, be approved as presented. Seconded by Dr. Wise. HIRINGS APPROVED Consideration of approval of recommendations for hiring, non-instructional was requested. Kathleen Krautter was recommended as a Head Cook (190, 210 & 230 Day Hourly Support Staff) at McKean Elementary School. Current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances are on file. Joseph Presor was recommended as a Custodian (190, 210 & 230 Day Hourly Support Staff) at General McLane School District pending current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances. Wages and benefits will be that approved for the school year. Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the hirings, as listed above, be approved as

5 Page 5242 presented. Seconded by Dr. Wise. SUBSTITUTE APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Recommendation for Hiring, Substitute Non-Instructional Employee was requested. Denise Fair was recommended as a substitute employee. Current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances are on file. Wages will be in accordance with the wages and benefits approved for school year Substitute employees do not receive paid benefits nor do they acquire any prior claim to or priority interest in any full time openings that may occur Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the substitute employee, as listed above, be approved as presented. Seconded by Dr. Wise. FMLA LEAVES RATIFIED Consideration of Approval of Ratification of FMLA Leave Requests Non-Instructional Employees was requested. A request was received from Mary Weismiller for an FMLA leave effective October 14, 2013 for up to 12 weeks. A request was received from Karrie Shields for an FMLA leave effective October 24, 2013 for up to 12 weeks. A request was received from Kathleen Lux for an FMLA leave effective October 11-25, A request was received from James Bonito for an FMLA leave extension effective October 17 21, As per Policy 335, FMLA leaves shall be deemed a concurrent leave to any other leave to which he/she is entitled. Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the FMLA Leaves, as listed above, be ratified as presented. Seconded by Dr. Wise. BUS REQUEST APPROVED Consideration of Approval of Use of Bus Request Board Consideration was requested. GM Cheerleaders by Monica Fritchman; one bus to transport to and from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA; November 16, 2013; 5:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Charges will be $16.05 per hour. Motion: Mrs. Crow recommended that the bus request, as listed above, be ratified as presented. Seconded by Dr. Wise. INTERMEDIATE UNIT REPORT Mrs. Eisert presented the Board with a copy of Part 3 of the Forensic Audit Report (both abbreviated and unabbreviated versions). She also expressed that the IU is moving forward and making some of the bigger changes, as well as seeking a Treasurer. VO-TECH REPORT Mr. Bucksbee reported on ECTS Board member changes that would be occurring in December, as well as on their Fall Festival. He also informed the Board on the upcoming negotiations and a grant request that was approved. LEGISLATIVE REPORT No report was given.

6 Page 5243 RECOGNITION OF VISITORS Mr. Bucksbee offered the podium for any visitors wishing to discuss school-related issues. After hearing no response, he continued with the meeting. OTHER BUSINESS Mrs. Crow addressed the Board on the status and future of the A.H. Club. Mr. Bucksbee reminded the Board members of the early meeting next month. Mrs. Kushner inquired about some capitol projects discussed during the November 6, 2013 Study Session. NOTIFCATION OF MEETINGS For information purposes, it was reported that the following meetings had been held since the regularly scheduled Board Meeting of October 16, 2013: A. Regular Board Study Session, November 6, 2013; 6:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board entered an executive session at 8:06 p.m. to discuss legal matters. The Board exited an executive session at 8:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Bucksbee asked if there was any further business to be presented for consideration and, hearing no response, adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Marissa A. Orbanek, Board Secretary