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1 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Board of School Directors Manheim Central School District Manheim Central Middle School Auditorium, 7:00 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 16, 2015 TO DISCUSS LEGAL MATTERS I. Call to Order With Mr. Kowalski presiding, the meeting was called to order at 7:11 P.M. II. III. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and Moment of Silent Meditation Roll Call By roll call, the following members indicated their presence: Mike Clair Whitney Crouse Kim Garner Brad Hoffer Rob Iosue Ken Kowalski Leah Kresge Pat McGeehan Linda Williams IV. Approval of Agenda By a unanimous vote on a motion by Williams, seconded by Clair, the Board approved the agenda with the addition of General Action Items K and L. V. Approval of Minutes (available at upon approval) By a unanimous vote on a motion by Clair, seconded by Garner, the Board approved the minutes: A. Approval of School Board Meeting Minutes (October 26, 2015) VI. Recognition of Visitors and Public Comment Administrators Present: Mr. Jeffrey Hughes, Mr. Josh Weitzel, Mr. Chris Fultz, Mrs. Debbie Rill, Mrs. Kate Bobst, Mrs. Karen Hess, Dr. Seth Kensinger, Mr. Dan Lyons, Mrs. Sue Senter, Mrs. Caroline Duda, Dr. Peter Aiken, Mr. Bryan Howett, Mr. Galeon Brown Others Present: Attorney Richard Finburg, Attorney Carl Beard Visitor Log is attached by addendum. VII. Public Comment: None. Students of the Month A. Doe Run Elementary Sarah Herr, Grade 2 (Ms. Troiano) B. HC Burgard Elementary Ezra Bryan, Grade 2 (Ms. Obetz) C. Stiegel Elementary Alyson Neifert, Grade 2 (Ms. Reiner) D. Manheim Central Middle School Camdyn Lehman, Grade 6 (Mr. Chamberlain) 1

2 E. Manheim Central High School Blaine Adams (Ms. Locker) VIII. IX. Assistant Superintendent s Report A. Recognition of School Board Members Mr. Kowalski and Mrs. Crouse were recognized for their service. B. High School Performance Profile Business Manager Report A. State Budget Impasse Update B. Doe Run Demolition Timeline Mr. Brown X. Personnel Mr. Kowalski By a unanimous vote on a motion by Mr. Clair, seconded by Garner, the Board approved the following Personnel items: A. Leave of Absence Support Staff A1. Christina Sanchez PT Food Service Assistant, Middle School, unpaid medical leave of absence, effective retroactive to September 8, B. Change of Status Support Staff B1. Jessica Wisniewski From: Support Staff Substitute, To: PT Media Specialist Assistant, HC Burgard, $11.00, effective retroactive to November 4, (Replacing Alleese Tuscan) B2. Mary Swope From: PT Instructional Assistant, Doe Run, To: FT Personal Care Assistant, Stiegel, effective December 1, (Replacing Victoria Groff) C. New Employment Support Staff C1. Hannah Pinkerton PT Food Service Assistant, High School, $9.34, effective retroactive to October 26, (Replacing Melissa Hammons) C2. Jessica Smith PT Food Service Assistant, Middle School, $9.34, effective retroactive to November 2, (Replacing Mary Martin) D. Approval of the following Support Staff Substitute recommendation: D.1 Adrienne Gillespie, effective November 17, E. Approval of Supplemental Contract items. XI. XII. Academic Mrs. Garner A. Next meeting March 3, 2016, 6:00 PM, Manheim Central District Office. Business Operations and Facilities Committee Mr. McGeehan By a unanimous vote on a motion by McGeehan, seconded by Garner, the board approved the following business items: A. Acceptance of the financial statements for October, 2015 (available at i. General Fund Summary 2

3 ii. General Fund Summary II iii. Student Activity Summary iv. Scholarship Fund Summary v. Debt Service Fund Summary vi. Statement of Cash Position vii. Food Service Fund Summary viii. Food Service Participation B. Approval of bills for October, 2015 (available at i. General Fund Check Register ii. Athletic Account Check Register iii. Student Activity Fund Check Register iv. Food Service Fund Checks v. Capital Reserve Fund Check Register vi. Construction Fund 30 Check Register C. Next meeting to be determined. XIII. Activities Committee Mr. Clair By a unanimous vote on a motion by Clair, seconded by Iosue, the board approved the following activities items: A. Approval of Student Affiliated Organizations for the school year. B. Approval of the following overnight/and or out of State Field Trip requests: 1. High School Trip to London, June 22 to July 3, High School Trip to Brazil, June 19 to June 29, Middle School Choral Trip to Baltimore, MD, May 14, 2016 C. Next meeting to be determined. XIV. General Action Items By a unanimous vote on a motion by Williams, seconded by Iosue, the board approved the following A. Approval of District Volunteers for the school year. B. Approval of the Vista Agreement to furnish school based support services for students from November 1, 2015 through January 31, By a unanimous vote on a motion by Clair, seconded by Iosue, the board approved the following C. Approval for Deb Seibert, High School Agriculture teacher, to attend the National Association of Agriculture Educators (NAAE) Conference November 17 through 21, 2015 in New Orleans, LA. NAAE is covering the registration cost and PA Association of Agriculture Educators (PAAE) is covering the airfare. There is no cost for room or meals. 3

4 D. Approval for Nate Campbell and Megan Flinchbaugh, High School Foreign Language Teachers, to attend the PA Modern Language Association (PSMLA) Conference February 11 through February 13, 2016 in New York City, NY. There is no cost for registration or travel expenses. By a unanimous vote on a motion by Hoffer, seconded by Garner, the board denied the following E. To suspend Manheim Central School District Policy No. 707, Use of School Facilities, until December 14, 2015 in order to grant approval to PA Classics to use Rettew Stadium, without lights or lavs, on December 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2015 at a rental fee of $150 per hour plus applicable personnel charges. Approval is contingent upon PA Classics submitting all required paperwork with the Director of Facilities. By a unanimous vote on a motion by Iosue, seconded by Clair, the board approved the following F. Approval of the extension of the Facilities Use Agreement with the Iron Valley Golf Club for the 2016 and 2017 Golf Team seasons in the amount of $2,100 for 2016 and $2,200 for (2015 Rate was $2,000) By a unanimous vote on a motion by Iosue, seconded by Clair, the board approved the following G. Approval of the purchase of a 2016 Ford Super Duty F 250 SRW with a Western Pro PLUS Plow in the amount of $ 29, from Hondru Ford. This purchase is through the Costars Program and will be funded by the Capital Improvement Account. By a unanimous vote on a motion by Clair, seconded by Williams, the board approved the following H. Approval to pay the following invoice amounts related to District construction projects: H1. EI Associates $134,280 for Architectural Services on New Doe Run Elementary School Project I. Approval of the tuition waiver from Denise Camacho, 165 Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA for Damon Camacho, who will reside with his father, Sean Camacho, at 186 Wilderness Road, Lancaster, PA 17603, to complete the school year. Damon is currently in the twelfth grade at the Manheim Central High School. The request is in compliance with School Board Policy No J. Approval of the following fundraiser for the Middle School: J1. Middle School Music Department: Manheim Central Music Baron apparel, December 1 to December 18, By a unanimous roll call vote on a motion by Williams, seconded by Garner, the board approved the following K. Approval to hire attorney Richard Finburg to assist in the Doe Run dispute. In addition, our Superintendent is authorized to hire any additional consultants to assist counsel in this matter. By a unanimous vote on a motion by Clair, seconded by Garner, the board approved the following L. Accept the letter of resignation from Mr. Kowalski. 4

5 XV. XVI. Other Reports A. IU13 Mr. Hoffer B. County Tax Bureau Mr. McGeehan C. Career and Technology Center Mrs. Garner D. PSBA/Legislative Report Mr. Iosue E. MCFEE Mrs. Williams F. Lancaster County Academy Mr. Clair G. Other Informational Items A. Enrollment B. The School Board Reorganization Meeting will be held December 1, 2015 at the Middle School Auditorium at 6:30 PM. XVII. XVIII. Board Comments Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 PM on a motion by Crouse, seconded by Williams. Bryan K. Howett Board Secretary 5