SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

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1 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (1) In compliance with Sections 402 and 404 of the School Laws of Pennsylvania, the reorganization meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Lebanon School District was held in the board conference room in the senior high school on Monday, December 4, 2017, as advertised in The Daily News on December 6, (2) The initial chairperson, Thomas L. Schaffer, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Schaffer noted that a quorum was present. Everyone participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. (3) On roll call, the following board members were present: Mrs. Debra L. Bowman, Mrs. Ashley Cessna, Mrs. Tracy Johnsen, Mrs. Rose Marie R. Kotay, Mr. Cesar Liriano, Mr. Robert Okonak, Mr. Peter N. Pyles, Jr., and Mr. Thomas L. Schaffer. Mr. Michael J. Kuhn was absent. Also present were Dr. Arthur W. C. Abrom, superintendent of schools; Mrs. Mary A. Harrell, secretary; Mr. Curtis Richards, Treasurer and Mr. Michael Bechtold, solicitor. (4) Also present were Dr. Chris Danz, Assistant to the Superintendent for HR and Pupil Services; Mr. Brian Hartman, director of buildings and grounds; Judge Eby; Mr. Craig Coletti, Principal, Southwest Elementary School; Mrs. Jayne Hain, School Counselor; Mr. Shawn Canady, Chief Information Officer; Mr. Karl Liedtka, School Counselor; and Mr. George Horn, community member. (5) Mr. Schaffer announced the designation of board members as follows: Re-elected Board Members Mrs. Debra L. Bowman Mr. Michael J. Kuhn Mr. Peter N. Pyles Holdover Board Members Mrs. Rose Marie R. Kotay Mrs. Ashley Cessna Mr. Cesar Liriano Mr. Robert Okonak Mr. Thomas L. Schaffer Newly Elected Board Member Mrs. Tracy Johnsen (6) RESOLUTION # It was moved by Mrs. Kotay and seconded by Mr. Pyles that Mr. Thomas L. Schaffer be elected temporary president. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. (68) December 4, 2018

2 (7) Mr. Schaffer introduced the re-elected board members and the newly elected board member. (8) Mr. Schaffer read the certificates of election and distributed the original certificate to the re-elected and newly elected board members. (9) Judge Eby administered the oath of office to Mrs. Bowman, Mr. Kuhn, Mr. Pyles, and Mrs. Johnsen. Judge Eby congratulated each board member. (10) Mr. Schaffer reviewed the board membership list; a copy is enclosed with these minutes. (11) Mr. Schaffer announced that nominations for board president would be received. (12) RESOLUTION #15729 Mrs. Kotay made a motion, seconded by Mr. Okonak to nominate Mr. Peter N. Pyles, Jr. as board president. Mrs. Kotay moved that the nominations for board president be closed, and Mr. Liriano seconded that motion. All members replied aye to both motions, and Mr. Schaffer asked the secretary to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Pyles to be President of the School Board for (13) RESOLUTION #15730 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mrs. Kotay to elect Mr. Robert Okonak, as board vicepresident. Mr. Schaffer moved that the nominations for vice-president be closed and Mrs. Bowman seconded that motion. All members voted aye to both motions, and Mr. Schaffer asked the secretary to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Okonak to serve as Vice President of the School Board for (14) Mr. Schaffer congratulated Mr. Pyles on being elected president and Mr. Okonak for being elected vice-president of the board. (15) Mr. Pyles thanked Mr. Schaffer for serving as the initial chairperson. (16) RESOLUTION #15731 Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Okonak, to approve the following assignments: Assignment of standing committees a copy is a part of these minutes Appointment of representatives to other agencies Earned Income Tax Bureau: Representative: Michael J. Kuhn Alternate: Tracy Johnsen Lebanon Campus of Harrisburg Area Community College Advisory Board: Michael J. Kuhn (69) December 4, 2018

3 PSBA Legislative Chairman: Michael J. Kuhn PSBA Representative: Michael J. Kuhn The motion passed with a unanimous vote. (17) RESOLUTION # Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Liriano, to approve the following: Election of representatives to the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center Joint Operating Committee: Representative: Rose Marie R. Kotay Alternate: Thomas L. Schaffer The motion passed with a unanimous vote. (18) RESOLUTION #15733 It was moved by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Liriano that the board designate the dates, times, and place for next year's school board committee meetings: The following 2018 committee meetings will be conducted on the following dates beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the board room in Lebanon High School: Monday, January 8, 2018 Monday, February 12, 2018 Monday, March 12, 2018 Monday, April 9, 2018 Monday, May 14, 2018 Monday, June 11, 2018 Monday, September 10, 2018 Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Monday, November 12, 2018 The following 2018 business meetings will be conducted on the following dates beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the board room in Lebanon High School: Monday, January 15, 2018 Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Monday, March 19, 2018 Monday, April 16, 2018 Monday, May 21, 2018 Monday, June 18, 2018 Monday, July 16, 2018 Monday, August Monday, September 17, 2018 Monday, October 15, 2018 Monday, November 19, 2018 (70) December 4, 2018

4 Monday, December 3, 2018 The following Board work session will be conducted on the following date beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the board room in Lebanon High School: Monday, September 24, 2018 The motion passed with a unanimous vote. (19) RESOLUTION #15734 The minutes of the committee meeting held on November 13, 2017, and the regular meeting held November 20, 2017, were offered for consideration. It was moved by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Liriano that the minutes be approved. All members voiced consent and so ordered. (20) Mrs. Kotay announced that board members would find in their packet hearing reports of the following recently conducted disciplinary hearings: Case 2017/ Case 2017/ Case 2017/ Case 2017/ Case 2017/ (21) Mrs. Kotay, chairperson of the Board Committee on Suspension and Expulsion of Students, stated a recommendation is included from the committee on suspension and expulsion of students on the hearing reports. Copies of the hearing reports are included with these minutes. (22) RESOLUTION #15735 It was moved by Mrs. Kotay and seconded by Mr. Schaffer to accept the committee s recommendation as set forth in the hearing reports. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Mrs. Kotay thanked Mr. Okonak for serving as the Board representative for these discipline hearings. (23) Mrs. Jayne Hain, school counselor, received the Elementary Counselor of the Year award. Mr. Liedtka and Mr. Coletti were present to support Jayne as she was recognized for receiving this award. (24) Dr. Abrom began the superintendent s report by stating that the Independent Audit Report for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 is on tonight s agenda for approval. (25) The Cedar Foundation Board revised the By-Laws and they are on tonight s agenda for approval. (26) Dr. Abrom and the Board looked at our current enrollment. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of adding one more ESL teacher at the high school. (71) December 4, 2018

5 (27) Dr. Abrom shared the following: Dollar General presented Mr. Cruz at Henry Houck with a check in the amount of $10,000 for Literacy Paul Davis donation to an employee in need Paul Davis donation of $2,500 to the Lebanon Fire Department to help fund a smoke evacuation fan EITC donations: Hershey Entertainment - $5,000 Waste Management - $5,000 (28) Dr. Abrom shared that five of our students were accepted into the District Band: Maggie Hinkel (senior, flute) Hailey Gonzalez (senior bass clarinet) Jacob Green (sophomore, trombone) Fran Padillas (senior, Tuba) De Undray Andrews (senior, percussion) (29) Dr. Abrom also reminded everyone present that the Hall of Fame luncheon would be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Lebanon Country Club beginning at 11:00 AM. (30) President Pyles announced that the Treasurer s report and other business reports would be postponed until January, (31) RESOLUTION # It was moved by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Okonak to grant permission for the business manager to process payment of invoices for December, 2017 and ratify such payment at the January, 2018 meeting. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. (32) There were no communications, no solicitor s report. (33) RESOLUTION #15737 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mrs. Kotay to grant permission to submit an application for the Project Lead the Way Gateway Grant in partnership with Verizon, Inc. This project would be used to support development of a technology education and STEM initiative at the middle school. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. (34) RESOLUTION #15738 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mrs. Kotay to grant approval of the Independent Auditors Report from Barbacane, Thornton & Company. The audit covered the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, The motion passed with a unanimous vote. (72) December 4, 2018

6 (35) RESOLUTION # A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mrs. Bowman to grant approval of the revised By-Laws for the Cedar Foundation of the Lebanon School District. (36) President Pyles announced that an executive session would be held to discuss a legal issue. (37) With no further business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mrs. Kotay that the meeting adjourn. All members voiced consent. President declared the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary A. Harrell Secretary of the Board (73) December 4, 2018