Page 9711 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2006 MEETING

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1 Page 9711 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2006 MEETING 8:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The regular School Board Meeting of the Mifflin County School District was held Thursday evening, November 16, 2006 at 8:00 P.M. at the Administration Building, 201 Eighth Street, Highland Park, Lewistown, Pennsylvania. The following members were present at roll call. II. BOARD MEMBERS DR. KENNETH J. ALBAUGH (absent) DR. RUTH D. ARMSTRONG ROBERT F. BRATTON BARBARA A. FRANKHOUSER (absent) WALTER L. HARPSTER JEFFREY H. INGRAM PHILLIP C. NASH KIRK M. RAGER BETH D. REIFSNYDER Also present were Mr. David S. Runk, Superintendent; Dr. John J. Czerniakowski, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Edward R. Curry, Director of Secondary Education; Dr. Shirley A. Woika, Director of Special Education; Mr. Mark K. Hidlay, Director of Student Support Services; Mr. James S. Weaver, Jr., Business Manager; Mr. Sean A. Daubert, Board Secretary; Mr. David R. Sutton, Director of Buildings and Grounds; Mr. Bret Monsell, AMCE; Mr. Rob Strickler, Reynolds Consulting Engineers; Ms. Mary Ann Weir, County Observer; and Mr. Nick Malawskey, Lewistown Sentinel. III. COMMUNICATIONS A. School Board Secretary Mr. Daubert had nothing at this time. B. School Board Members Mr. Bratton distributed a list of Mifflin County School District s top five priorities included in the 2007 PSBA legislative platform and a flyer on the PSBA 2007 School Design and Construction Conference. Mr. Nash updated the board on the planned Community College. Mr. Nash expresses hope that Mifflin County and the other surrounding counties will support the Community College. C. School District Administration Mr. Runk noted his ongoing support and involvement in the Community College planning process. Mr. Runk noted that the planning committee should have responses regarding support

2 Page 9712 from all the involved counties by the board s December 7 th meeting. Mr. Runk reported that a buzz in security system is now in place at Brown Elementary School and that the Strodes Mills Elementary and Middle Schools will be the next schools to receive the buzz in security system. Mr. Runk announced the formation of a district wide security committee. Mr. Runk announced that Hayes Large will make design specification presentation to the board at the December 7 th meeting. Dr. Czerniakowski distributed a brochure and reported on the Internet Safety program held at Indian Valley High School. Dr. Czerniakowski noted that the County Commissioners signed a proclamation in support of the Great American Smoke Out which the district is very much in support of. Dr. Czerniakowski reported receiving educational information from the PA Milk Marketing Board regarding the production of milk. Mr. Curry reported that the monthly enrollment total is down 15 students from the previous month. Mr. Curry praised Mr. Styers for his proactive efforts in developing a crisis management program for Strodes Mills complex. Dr. Woika reported on the Special Education Parent Advisory Council meeting held prior to the board meeting. Mr. Hidlay pointed out the continued costs associated with students attending cyber charter schools. Mr. Hidlay noted that the district s online program continues to grow and the goal is to bring those cyber charter school students back to the district. Mr. Hidlay reported on the Business in Education Committee meeting recently held. Mr. Hidlay reported that Matt Bonson and Mike Robinson from Lewistown Area High School and Nathan Knepp from Indian Valley High School have received scholarships to wrestle in Division I college programs. The young men should be commended for their years of hard work and dedication. D. Public Comment Period There were no public comments. Dr. Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Mr. Rager, to approve item E below. The motion passed by a 7-0 roll call vote. E. As the President of the Board conducts this meeting, it will not be necessary to announce each Director s name for each roll call vote. If, however, a Director or Directors wish to comment or have his/her comment or vote specifically recorded, the Director(s) shall have the opportunity to so state. The President of the Board will announce before each roll call vote that if she hears no objections from any member of the Board present, the vote will be considered a unanimous roll call vote and so recorded. IV. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS, SPECIAL AND REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS HELD, AND LISTING OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS CONDUCTED Mr. Nash made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harpster to approve items a, b, and c, below. The

3 Page 9713 A. Tax Study Commission Meeting. October 18, 2006, at 7:30 P.M.. October 23, 2006, at 7:30 P.M. B. Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting. October 19, 2006, at 8:00 P.M. C. Regular School Board Meeting. October 26, 2006, at 8:00 P.M. D. Executive Sessions Conducted. October 19, 2006, at 9:12 P.M., Legal Items. October 19, 2006, at 9:40 P.M., Legal, Student-Related, and Personnel Items. October 26, 2006, at 9:05 P.M., Personnel and Legal Items V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT A. CURRICULUM 1. No Items. B. CUSTODIAL-MAINTENANCE Mr. Nash made a motion, seconded by Dr. Armstrong, to approve Reynolds Consulting Engineers to perform commissioning on the HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical systems. The motion failed by a 3-4 roll call vote. Mr. Bratton, Mr. Harpster, Mr. Ingram and Mr. Rager cast the dissenting votes. Mr. Nash made a motion, seconded by Dr. Armstrong, to approve Reynolds Consulting Engineers to perform commissioning on the HVAC system. The motion passed by a 5-2 roll call vote. Mr. Harpster and Mr. Rager cast the dissenting votes. 1. Commissioning Services Bids for the new Indian Valley High School. (Attachments) Mr. Ingram made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nash to approve item 2 below. The motion

4 Page Recommend the following additions to the Custodial Substitute List: Name Effective Date. BROOKE A. BOLIG October 30, LOIS C. KIPP November 20, 2006 Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harpster to approve item 3 below. The motion 3. Approve CMT Laboratories, Inc. proposal for Geotechnical Services (Storm water Infiltration) at the new Indian Valley High School Site with area 5 (within the existing track) omitted. If the area of the existing track must be tested separate permission must be gained at a later date. C. FINANCE 1. BUSINESS MANAGER'S REPORT Dr. Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harpster to approve item a below. The a. Treasurer Reports for month ended October, 2006 (1) Kish Bank Balance $3,736, (2) PSDLAF / PSDMAX Balance $5,118, (3) Temporary Investment Report and Summary (4) 2003 General Obligation Bonds (PLGIT) Balance $2,524, (5) BEV. Student Activity Fund (PLGIT) Balance $ 40, Dr. Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve item b below. The b. Operating Fund Account Financial Report and Summary October, 2006 (1) Revenue and Expense Summary (2) Revenue Accounts (3) Expense Accounts Dr. Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve item c below. The c. Listing of bills for payment

5 Page 9715 Checks in the amount of $ 4,593, TAX INFORMATION Mr. Nash made a motion, seconded by Mr. Rager to approve item a below. The motion a. Request for Exoneration (1) Occupational Tax (MIFFCO) (2) Per Capita and Real Estate (TAX COLLECTORS/ASSESSMENT OFFICE/TAX CLAIMS BUREAU) Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harpster to approve item b below. The b. Tax Collector Reports 3. OTHER FINANCIAL BUSINESS Dr. Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harpster, to approve item a below. The motion passed by a 7-0 roll call vote. a. Acknowledge Audit Report for School Years , , and done by PDE, and recommend approval of responses to the Audit Report. b. Acknowledge PDE Withhold of Fund for Charter School Payments D. CAFETERIA Dr. Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nash to approve items 1 and 2 below. The 1. Recommend approval of Cafeteria Financial Report for October, Year-To-Date October 06 Budget % of Budget Expense 581, , ,261, Revenue 626, , Profit/(Loss) 45, , Request authorization to pay Cafeteria Bills for October, 2006.

6 Page 9716 Checks in the amount of $411, Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nash to approve items 3 and 4 below. The 3. Recommend that the resignation of WENDY S. CUNNINGHAM, part-time at Indian Valley High School, be accepted due to health reasons effective October 24, Recommend the following transfers by bidding, effective November 16, 2006: a. LORAINE M. GOSS to the position of part-time at Indian Valley High School for 3 hours per day from the position of part-time at Highland Park Area Elementary School. b. GLORIA J. CICCOLINI to the position of kitchen helper at Indian Valley High School for 6-3/4 hours per day from the position of part-time at Indian Valley High School. (Temporary assignment until June 1, 2007 or less) c. PATTI L. STAINS to the position of part-time at Buchanan Elementary School for breakfast for 1-1/4 hours per day, from part-time at Highland Park Area Elementary School breakfast. E. TRANSPORTATION Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve item 1 below. The 1. Request approval of the Daily Contracted Rates for Student Transportation. Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nash to approve item 2 below. The motion 2. Request that THOMAS B. AUMILLER be approved as a driver for ER Rhodes. F. STUDENT-RELATED Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nash, to approve item 1 below. The motion passed by a 7-0 roll call vote. 1. Recommend that Lucas J. Koontz, be expelled for thirty (30) school days effective November 2, Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Dr. Armstrong to approve item 2 below. The

7 Page Recommend that Student # be approved for Homebound Instruction beginning November 20, 2006, for approximately twelve (12) weeks. G. PERSONNEL Dr. Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve items 1 and 2 below. The 1. Recommend that KELLY M. MANNING be approved for a Childrearing Leave beginning on or about December 18, 2006 and continuing to February 20, Recommend that JULIE A. YODER be approved for a Childbearing Leave effective December 8, 2006 and continuing until on or before March 5, Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harpster to approve item 3 below. The 3. Recommend that DENISE E. KOCHERSPERGER be hired as a temporary Learning Support Teacher at Lewistown Area High School effective November 6, 2006, to the end of the school year. Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nash to approve item 4 below. The motion 4. Recommend that KATHY M. KREPPS be added to the paraprofessional substitute list effective November 6, Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nash to approve item 5 below. The motion 5. Recommend the following additions to the Substitute Teacher List: Name Certification. KIMBERLY K. FUNK Health & Phys Ed; Instructional I. JACQUELINE D. FISHER All Subject Areas; Emergency Permit. BRIAN E. HAMPTON All Subject Areas; Emergency Permit. ROXANNE B. NORRIS All Subject Areas; Emergency Permit. DIANA V. PANOVA All Subject Areas; Emergency Permit. REBECCA A. SCOTT All Subject Areas; Emergency Permit. VIOLET J. METZLER School Nurse; Educational Specialist II

8 Page DEBORAH SNYDER Communications 7-12; English 7-12; Instructional I Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nash to approve items 6 and 7 below. The 6. Recommend that Clerical Employee D be approved for a Family and Medical Leave effective November 10, 2006 January 2, Recommend that Clerical Employee E be approved for a Family and Medical Leave effective October 25, 2006 January 2, Mr. Nash made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harpster to approve item 8 below. The 8. Recommend that BETH E. UPDEGROVE be approved for a Childbearing Leave effective November 6, 2006, for at least 30 days. Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nash to approve item 9 below with regret. The 9. Recommend that the resignation of KATHY J. DODSON, Third Grade Teacher at Armagh Elementary School, be accepted due to retirement effective January 2, 2007 Dr. Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harpster to approve item 10 below. The 10. Recommend that the Childbearing Leave of RACHEL L. CORSON, Seventh Grade Language Arts Teacher at Indian Valley Middle School, be extended to the end of the school year. Mr. Rager made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harpster to approve item 11 below. The 11. Recommend that BETH E. UPDEGROVE be approved for a Childrearing Leave effective December 6, 2006 until the end of the school year. Dr. Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve item 12 below. The 12. Recommend that SUSAN G. CURRY be hired as a part-time Speech Therapist effective November 14, 2006 for the remainder of the school year only. Dr. Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Mr. Rager to approve item 13 below. The

9 Page Recommend Board approval for all Elementary, Middle and High School Principals and Assistant Principals to be designated as Attendance Officers for the Mifflin County School District effective November 20, H. ATHLETICS and ACTIVITIES Mr. Ingram made a motion, seconded by Dr. Armstrong to approve item 1 below. The 1. Recommend that TANJA G. FIKE be hired as Assistant Junior High Softball Coach at Indian Valley High School for the school year. Mr. Bratton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harpster to approve item 2 below. The 2. Recommend that the following Volunteer Coaches be approved for the school year: Name Sport School. BRETT A. LEISTER Boys Basketball L.A.H.S.. JAMES M. WAGNER Wrestling I.V.H.S.. ADAM D. FILER Boys Basketball I.V.H.S. Mr. Nash made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harpster to approve item 3 below. The 3. Recommend that TRACY P. ESPIGH be added to the Event Staff List. VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:17 P.M. An executive session was held from 9:17 P.M. until 9:34 P.M. for legal and student related items. Sean A. Daubert, Board Secretary