Jim Thorpe Area School District. The Regular Meeting of the Jim Thorpe School Board of Education was. May 18, 2015

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1 Jim Thorpe Area School District Regular Meeting of the Jim Thorpe School Board of Education May 18, 2015 ROLL CALL The Regular Meeting of the Jim Thorpe School Board of Education was opened at the District Office with a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The following directors were present: John Ciavarella, Michael Principe, William Allison, Glenn Confer, Robert Schaninger, Dennis McGinley, Pearl Downs-Sheckler, Walter Schulz, and Gerald Strubinger. Administrators present: Brian Gasper, Superintendent, Lauren Kovac, Business Manager/Board Secretary, Thomas Lesisko, High School Principal, David McAndrew Jr., Penn Kidder Principal, Holly Mordaunt, L.B. Morris Principal, Brian Baddick, Director of Special Education, Kathy Doll, Curriculum Coordinator, Jerome Brown, Director of Technology, Laurie Mundinger, Director of Transportation, Lori Lienhard, Director of Security, and Ted LaRizzio, Director of Buildings and Grounds. Also present: Attorney Gregory Mousseau, Solicitor and Michelle Searfoss, Business Manager Secretary. Visitors present: Shawn Albert, Jamie Scott, Jill Heydt, Joann Donati, Robin McGeehan, Dr. Cristine Vea, Mike Spirk, Laura McArdle, Robert Lee, Kathy Schulz, Maggie Holloway, Lindsay Capper, Kayley Kovac, Jake Ahner, Elena Monaco, Chris Snyder and representing the Times News, Jarred Hedes. GENERAL BUSINESS TEACHER CONTRACT Motion by Mr. D. McGinley, seconded by Mr. W. Schulz, to accept the contract proposed to the teachers. Roll call vote: MOTION PASSES (5-3-1) WITH THE VOTE AS W. Schulz Nay G. Confer Nay W. Allison Aye M. Principe Aye G. Strubinger Aye P. Sheckler Abstain D. McGinley Aye J. Ciavarella Aye R. Schaninger Nay TERMINATION OF ATTY. PAUL BLUNT Motion by Mr. D. McGinley, seconded by Mr. W. Allison, to thank Attorney Paul Blunt, ask for a final bill, and tell him his services are no longer needed.

2 Roll call vote: MOTION PASSES (5-4) WITH THE VOTE AS W. Allison Nay M. Principe Aye G. Strubinger Aye P. Sheckler Aye D. McGinley Aye J. Ciavarella Aye R. Schaninger Nay W. Schulz Nay G. Confer Nay Mr. W. Schulz said that there is no need for a negotiating committee. He feels like Mr. D. McGinley undermined the negotiating team. KAYLEY KOVAC Mr. R. Schaninger recognized Kayley Kovac on her athletic achievements, including All-State Team. Mr. W. Schulz, Mr. G. Confer, and Mr. R. Schaninger left the meeting. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VISITORS Mrs. Elena Monaco informed the Board that the Torch Program at Penn Kidder was recognized by the PSEA Voice Magazine. Lindsey Capper, a senior at the High School, addressed the Board regarding the school budget and programs at the High School. She feels that Advanced Biology is an important class and she is hoping that the Board will keep the advanced classes that are offered. Mr. Mike Spirk added to Lindsay s comments and thinks the High School is running great and he feels that the teachers and administration are unbelievable. Mr. Jake Ahner addressed the Board on behalf of his company. He is trying to support the school by bringing development to the district. He encouraged the board to support him in his assessment appeal and is looking for a reasonable settlement. Mr. Robert Lee addressed the Board regarding the High School Environmental team. He noted that it was made up entirely of females. He expressed his enthusiasm about that because in years past it was difficult to get females involved. Mrs. Laura McArdle addressed the Board as a parent, not a teacher. She stated that the past two meetings students were in attendance and board members have acted inappropriately and used foul language. She feels that this type of behavior needs to stop. 2

3 EXECUTIVE SESSION An executive session was held for personnel matters. No action will be taken. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Mr. J. Ciavarella, seconded by Mr. G. Strubinger, to approve the consent agenda as presented: Approval /Minutes of April 13, 2015 Board Meeting Approval /Athletic Report (April) Approval /Homebound Instruction - Elementary Student - Medical Correspondence - Thank You - Ms. Babcock, Ms. Christopher Approval /Real Estate Tax Refund - MH Approval /Real Estate Tax Exemption - Disabled Veteran-DK Approval /Real Estate Tax Exemption - Disabled Veteran-AK Approval /JTASD School Bank Account Report (01/31/ /31/2015) Approval /Completed Applications Informational: Current JTASD Substitute List FINANCIAL APPROVALS Motion by Mr. J. Ciavarella, seconded by Mr. D. McGinley, to approve the financial consent agenda as presented. Approval /Bills Payable - Area Approval /Bills Payable - Cafeteria Roll call vote: MOTION PASSES (6-0) WITH THE VOTE AS W. Allison Aye G. Strubinger Aye D. McGinley Aye R. Schaninger Absent G. Confer Absent M. Principe Aye P. Sheckler Aye J. Ciavarella Aye W. Schulz Absent Motion by Mr. J. Ciavarella, seconded by Mr. D. McGinley, to approve the financial consent agenda as presented. Treasurer s Report 3

4 Tax Collectors Report Roll call vote: MOTION PASSES (6-0) WITH THE VOTE AS D. McGinley Aye R. Schaninger Absent G. Confer Absent M. Principe Aye P. Sheckler Aye J. Ciavarella Aye W. Schulz Absent W. Allison Aye G. Strubinger Aye Mr. G. Strubinger asked if we have a surplus. Mrs. L. Kovac stated yes we have a surplus. OLD BUSINESS NO REPORT COMMITTEE BUSINESS ATHLETIC COMMITTEE RESIGNATION: TRAVIS ANDREWS, ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH Motion by Dr. M. Principe, seconded by Mr. J. Ciavarella, to approve the resignation of Mr. Travis Andrews as an Assistant Football Coach. VOLUNTEER FOOTBALL COACH: TRAVIS ANDREWS Motion by Dr. M. Principe, seconded by Mr. J. Ciavarella, to approve Mr. Travis Andrews as a Volunteer Football Coach. VOLUNTEER VOLLEYBALL COACH: JOHN MCGINLEY Motion by Dr. M. Principe, seconded by Mr. J. Ciavarella, to approve Mr. John McGinley as a Volunteer Volleyball Coach. 4

5 CAFETERIA/BUILDING COMMITTEE NO REPORT CARBON CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TEACHERS CONTRACT Mr. G. Strubinger stated that they are working on the Teacher s Contract. CARBON-LEHIGH INTERMEDIATE UNIT CLIU FACILITIES PLAN Motion by Dr. M. Principe, seconded by Mrs. P. Sheckler, to approve the CLIU Facilities Plan, all but the Primary Enhanced Emotional Support Classroom at Penn Kidder Campus. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE NO REPORT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE NO REPORT LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE NO REPORT FINANCE & INSURANCE COMMITTEE PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET AT MILLS Motion by Mr. J. Ciavarella, seconded by Mrs. P. Sheckler, to approve the Proposed Final Budget at mills (zero increase). Roll call vote. MOTION PASSES (6-0) WITH THE VOTE AS 5

6 P. Sheckler Aye G. Strubinger Aye J. Ciavarella Aye D. McGinley Aye W. Schulz Absent R. Schaninger Absent W. Allison Aye G. Confer Absent M. Principe Aye SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, AND FUEL OIL FOR Motion by Mr. D. McGinley, seconded by Mr. J. Ciavarella, to approve the solicitation of bids for gasoline, diesel fuel and fuel oil for the school year. APPLE LEASE AGREEMENT Motion by Mr. J. Ciavarella, seconded by Mr. G. Strubinger, to approve the Apple Lease Agreement. Roll call vote. MOTION PASSES (6-0) WITH THE VOTE AS J. Ciavarella Aye D. McGinley Aye W. Schulz Absent R. Schaninger Absent W. Allison Aye G. Confer Absent G. Strubinger Aye M. Principe Aye P. Sheckler Aye POLICY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RESIGNATION: TRUANCY OFFICER MR. RANDY ENGLE Motion by Mr. J. Ciavarella, seconded by Dr. M. Principe, to approve the resignation of Mr. Randy Engle as the Truancy Officer (effective end of school year). RESIGNATION: SCHOOL NURSE AT ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL ACADEMY, 6

7 MS. MARCY VINCENT Motion by Mr. D. McGinley, seconded by Dr. M. Principe, to accept the resignation of Ms. Marcy Vincent as the school nurse at St. Joseph Regional Academy. EMPLOYMENT: SUMMER WORKERS: JAMES VAUGHN TYLER MANGOLD MIKE MULDERIG CRAIG TOMPKINS Motion by Mr. D. McGinley, seconded by Mr. W. Allison, to approve employment of James Vaughn, Tyler Mangold, Mike Mulderig, and Craig Tompkins as Summer Workers at $8.00 per hour. (Hours will be determined by Director of Buildings and Grounds.) Roll call vote: MOTION PASSES (6-0-1) WITH THE VOTE AS M. Principe Aye P. Sheckler Aye J. Ciavarella Aye W. Allison Aye W. Schulz Absent G. Strubinger Aye D. McGinley Abstain G. Confer Absent R. Schaninger Absent CHANGE STATUS OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Motion by Mr. J. Ciavarella, seconded by Mr. G. Strubinger, to approve the change of a ten-month Administrative Assistant to twelve (12) months. Roll call vote. MOTION PASSES (6-0) WITH THE VOTE AS G. Strubinger Aye P. Sheckler Aye D. McGinley Aye J. Ciavarella Aye R. Schaninger Absent W. Schulz Absent G. Confer Absent W. Allison Aye M. Principe Aye SALARY/HOURLY INCREASES AS PRESENTED Motion by Mr. J. Ciavarella, seconded by Mr. G. Confer, to approve the salary/hourly increases as presented in attachment. Roll call vote. MOTION PASSES (6-0-1) WITH THE VOTE AS 7

8 P. Sheckler Aye J. Ciavarella Abstain W. Schulz Absent W. Allison Aye G. Strubinger Aye D. McGinley Aye R. Schaninger Absent G. Confer Absent M. Principe Aye JOB DESCRIPTION: SPEECH THERAPIST Motion by Mr. J. Ciavarella, seconded by Dr. M. Principe, to approve the job description of Speech Therapist. Roll call vote. MOTION PASSES POSTING: TWO (2) FULL-TIME SPEECH THERAPISTS Motion by Mr. D. McGinley, seconded by Mr. J. Ciavarella, to approve the posting of two (2) Speech Therapists. Roll call vote. MOTION PASSES TRANSPORTATION & SECURITY COMMITTEE MEETING Transportation Committee Meeting will be held on June 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the District Office. NEW BUSINESS TREASURER: MR. JOHN CIAVARELLA Motion by Mr. D, McGinley, seconded by Mr. G. Strubinger, to appoint Mr. John Ciavarella as Treasurer SCHOOL CALENDAR Motion by Dr. M. Principe, seconded by Mrs. P. Sheckler, to approve the School Calendar. 8

9 OUT-OF-STATE FIELD TRIP: SADD NATIONAL CONFERENCE NASHVILLE, TN Motion by Dr. M. Principe, seconded by Mr. J. Ciavarella, to approve an out-of-state field trip - SADD National Conference Nashville, TN June 28 July 1, Roll call vote. MOTION PASSES (6-0) WITH THE VOTE AS M. Principe Aye W. Allison Aye P. Sheckler Aye G. Strubinger Aye J. Ciavarella Aye D. McGinley Aye W. Schulz Absent G. Confer Absent R. Schaninger Absent RESCHEDULE JUNE BOARD MEETING Motion by Mrs. P. Sheckler, seconded by Mr. J. Ciavarella, to approve the rescheduling of June s Board Meeting to Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7:00 PM. CONCESSION TRAILER BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/ SOCCER FIELD Motion by Mr. D. McGinley, seconded by Mrs. P. Sheckler, to approve the purchase of a concession trailer for the baseball/softball/soccer field at the cost of $8, Roll call vote. MOTION PASSES (6-0) WITH THE VOTE AS J. Ciavarella Aye R. Schaninger Absent W. Schulz Absent G. Confer Absent W. Allison Aye M. Principe Aye G. Strubinger Aye P. Sheckler Aye D. McGinley Aye TRUANT OFFICER DUTIES TO SECURITY OFFICER Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Mr. D. McGinley, to approve transferring Truant Officer duties to the Director of Security. 9

10 Motion by Mr. M. Principe, seconded by Mr. J. Ciavarella, to table the motion to approve transferring Truant Officer duties to the Director of Security. Voice vote. MOTION TO TABLE PASSES. TERMINATE NORTHEAST REVENUE SERVICE Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, to terminate Northeast Revenue Service. No second. Motion Dies. PAYMENT OF CLEARANCES FOR BOARD MEMBERS Motion by Dr. M. Principe, seconded by Mr. W. Allison, to not have the District pay for clearances of the Board Members. Roll call vote. MOTION FAILS (1-5) WITH THE VOTE AS G. Strubinger Nay M. Principe Nay D. McGinley Nay P. Sheckler Aye R. Schaninger Absent J. Ciavarella Nay G. Confer Absent W. Schulz Absent W. Allison Nay FOR YOUR INFORMATION STUDENT ROTARIANS STUDENT OF THE MONTH SUSPENSIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT The May Student Rotarians are Samuel Gilkes (Jim Thorpe) and Ashlee Van Horn (CCTI). The Student of the Month for May is Adrian Brady Computer Technology. Reports were included in the Agenda packet. 10

11 ADJOURNMENT The Board Meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lauren K. Kovac Business Manager/Board Secretary ATTEST: President 11