The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag, followed by roll call of the members. (ROLL CALL FORM #1) ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

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1 The regular meeting of the Warrior Run School District Board of Education was held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 7:00 PM in the Warrior Run Middle School Library with Mr. Todd P. Moser, president, presiding. Other members present were Mrs. Tamela Chomas, Mrs. Vicki A. Egli, Mr. Norman D. Eisley, Jr, Mr. William R. Hartline, Mr. Lyle W. Horn, Mr. Herman A. Swartz, and Mr. Douglas L. Whitmoyer. Mr. Michael L. Cotner was absent. Others present were John Kurelja, superintendent of schools; Linda McNeal, business manager/board secretary; Gregory Alico, Technology Coordinator; Douglas Bertanzetti, Assistant High School Principal; Patricia Cross, High School Principal; Karen Frantz-Fry, Supervisor of Special Education; Jay Gordon, Turbotville elementary principal; Susan Mabus, acting middle School principal; Susan Welteroth, Watsontown elementary principal; Christopher J. Foust, Esquire, solicitor; Warrior Run School District residents, staff, students and media. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag, followed by roll call of the members. (ROLL CALL FORM #1) ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS Gloria Munsell Gregg Township #20 Eric Winslow UCIDC #20 A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by William Hartline and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve payment of the total expenditures per the attached List of Payments, dated May 23, 2012, in the amount of $1,459, for May expenditures; List of Cafeteria Fund Payments, dated May 23, 2012, in the amount of $66, for May expenditures; WRSD Capital Reserve Program Cash Position and Current Bills, dated May 23, 2012, the balance being $81,493.81; Income Report dated May 23, 2012; Cash Position dated May 23, 2012; and the Finance Statement dated May 23, Copies included. (ROLL CALL FORM #2) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Douglas Whitmoyer and motion carried with seven yes votes (Vicki Egli, William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Herman Swartz, Douglas Whitmoyer and Tamela Chomas) and one abstention (Norman Eisley, Jr.) to approve the minutes for the April 23, 2012 regular meeting. (ROLL CALL FORM #3) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Vicki Egli and motion carried with seven yes votes (Norman Eisley, William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Herman Swartz, Douglas Whitmoyer and Vicki Egli) and one abstention (Tamela Chomas) to approve the minutes for the May 7, 2012 work session. (ROLL CALL FORM #4) Dr. Kurelja thanked all those who participated in the On-Site day at the district on the 29th. A motion was made by Norman Eisley, seconded by Lyle Horn and motion carried with seven yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Douglas Whitmoyer, Tamela Chomas, Vicki Egli, and Norman Eisley) and one no vote (Herman Swartz) to approve the Final Budget in the amount of $19,790,405 for the 2012/2013 school year. (ROLL CALL FORM #5)

2 Page 2 A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Lyle Horn and motion carried with seven yes votes (Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Douglas Whitmoyer, Tamela Chomas, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, William Hartline) and one no vote (Herman Swartz) to adopt the following taxes to be levied to support the 2012/2013 expense budget and to approve the corresponding resolutions. Resolutions included. Rebalanced Increase/ Real Estate 2011/ / /2013 (Decrease) Montour County 8.99 mills 9.09 mills 9.56 mills.47 mills Northumberland County mills mills mills 2.13 mills Union County 8.63 mills 9.03 mills 9.54 mills.51 mills B. Five Dollars ($5.00) Per Capita Tax under the School Code of 1949 as amended. C. Act 511 Taxes as follows: Per Capita $ 5.00 Earned Income 1.3% Real Estate Transfer: Gregg Twp..5% Delaware Twp..5% Lewis Twp..5% Watsontown Boro.5% McEwensville Boro.5% Turbotville Boro.5% Anthony Twp..5% Limestone Twp..5% (ROLL CALL FORM #6) A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the following resignations: Bonnie L. Brown, as a cafeteria worker assigned to Watsontown Elementary School, effective April 30, Wendy Gordner, as Business Office Assistant Fund Accounting and Assistant School Board Secretary, effective June 8, Brad Peace, as the cross country coach, effective immediately. Rebecca Levan-Wertz, as a crossing guard assigned to Turbotville Elementary School, effective May 7, (VOICE VOTE)

3 Page 3 A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Lyle Horn and motion carried with seven yes votes (Todd Moser, Douglas Whitmoyer, Tamela Chomas, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, William Hartline, and Lyle Horn) and one no vote (Herman Swartz) to approve a contract employing Mrs. Heather Burke as the District Business Manager effective August 1, 2012 and ending June 30, Mrs. Burke s starting salary will be $71, pro-rated. (ROLL CALL FORM #7) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the following department heads for the 2012/2013 school year. Each facilitator will be paid a $ stipend. Department Head Curriculum Area Kevin Myers Fine Arts K-12 Christopher Long Guidance K-12 Kathryn Makatche Information Literacy and Technology K-12 Stephanie Zettlemoyer Language Arts K-6 Courtney Kerr Language Arts 7-12 Daniel Carpenter Math 7-12 Michael Freeborn Math K-6 To be named Science 7-12 Linda Shupp Science K-6 Cathy Grow Special Services K-12 Jane Marie Terefencko Vocational Technology 5-12 Patricia Kramer Social Studies K-6 Amy Swartz History 7-12 Stacey Walmsley Interventionist K-12 Tracey Johnson Physical Education/Health/Nurses (ROLL CALL FORM #8)

4 Page 4 A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the list of teachers and aides as presented as candidates to provide instruction for an elementary Title I Summer Program. The programs will be offered at each elementary and will be supported by Title I funds. Teachers will be paid at the in-service rate per the WREA bargaining agreement. Mrs. Burrows and Mrs. Rosencrans will be paid their regular hourly rate for time served. Final staffing decisions will be established based on the number of students participating. The program will begin on July 16 th and run for two weeks through July 26 th offering instruction four (4) days per week from 8:00 AM through 12:00 PM with parents providing student transportation. Watsontown Elementary Vickie Kilgus Julie Briskey Jennifer Jolin Tricia Thomas Carla Whitaker Sonya Ferguson Amanda Benedict Eric Rockey Holly Howrilla Jodie Danowsky Turbotville Elementary Patricia Marshall Renee Albertson Julie Lohr (1 week) Melissa Jackson (1 week) Stephanie Zettlemoyer Michael Freeborn Joseph Bowman Kaila Skurka Laurie Williams Traci Clementoni Deanna Dincher Art Teacher Megan Dingee Elementary Librarian Diana Burrows (paraprofessional) Joyce Rosencrans (communication facilitator) (ROLL CALL FORM #9) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the District sponsored Defender Summer Camp Program employing the following list of teachers to provide instruction for Warrior Run students. The programs will be offered at each building, as noted, and will be self-sustaining summer enrichment activities. Teachers will be paid at the in-service rate per the WREA bargaining agreement: Joel Ryder High School Mural Art Camp Kevin Myers Middle School/High School Vocal Camps Kurt Wertman STEM Camp Matthew Watts Middle School Clay Camp Deanna Dincher Watsontown/Turbotville Elementary Mural Art Camp Joleine Bergmueller Watsontown/Turbotville Elementary Music Theatre Camp (Grades 3,4&5) (ROLL CALL FORM #10)

5 Page 5 A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by roll call vote to promote Betty Smith from a server/dishwasher position to cook, assigned to the Watsontown Elementary School, effective immediately. This is a 5 hour per day, 181 days per school year position with Ms. Smith being paid at her current rate of $7.50 per hour. (ROLL CALL FORM #11) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Norman Eisley and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the request of Stephanie Smith, Food Service Secretary, for an uncompensated leave for medical reasons. Mrs. Smith plans to return to her position upon release from her doctors or August 13, (ROLL CALL FORM #12) A motion was made by Tamela Chomas, seconded by Vicki Egli and motion carried with seven yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Douglas Whitmoyer, Tamela Chomas, Vicki Egli, and Norman Eisley) and one no vote (Herman Swartz) to approve the following individuals to serve as coaches for the 2012/2013 seasons. Coach Appointment Salary Douglas Bastian Head Varsity Boys Soccer 1 year contract $ to be determined Joseph Yale Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer 1 year contract $ to be determined Alecia Gold Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer 1 year contract $ to be determined Andrea Heller Head Varsity Cheerleading 1 year contract $ to be determined Mark Burrows Head Varsity Football 2 year contract $ to be determined Christopher Long JV Assistant Varsity Football 1 year contract $ to be determined William Michael JV Assistant Varsity Football 1 year contract $ to be determined Jason McCormick JV Assistant Varsity Football 1 year contract $ to be determined Richard Gardner Head Junior High Football 1 year contract $ to be determined Pierce Wilson Assistant Junior High - Football 1 year contract $ to be determined Rob Lininger Assistant Junior High Football 1 year contract $ to be determined Jillette Andrews Assistant Varsity Field Hockey 1 year contract $ to be determined (ROLL CALL FORM #13) A motion was made by Herman Swartz, seconded by Douglas Whitmoyer and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve Edward McPherrin and Stephen Davis to share the duties as Strength and Conditioning Coaches beginning July 1, 2012 with a contract running through June 30, Each will be paid a stipend of $6,000 per year. We are asking that Kurt Wertman and Christopher Emory be approved as substitutes on an as-need basis. With this agreement we will offer 52 weeks of coverage for our strength and conditioning program, not to exceed 14 hours per week. (ROLL CALL FORM #14)

6 Page 6 A motion was made by Herman Swartz, seconded by William Hartline and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the following individuals be approved as volunteer coaches for the 2012/2013 fall season. Volunteer Sport Volunteer Sport Greg Watson Football Drew Smith Girls Soccer Kurt Wertman Football Austin Kelsey Girls Soccer Robert Rohm Football Kiersha Whitehead Girls Soccer Steven Martin Football Matt Herman Boys Soccer Joe Breech Football Jace Rovenolt Boys Soccer Brian Shaffer Football Andrea Lamay Field Hockey Ted McPherrin Football Samantha Landis Field Hockey Dave Morehart Football Marissa Oakes Field Hockey Adam Paulhamus Football Robert Koch Football (VOICE VOTE) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve Mrs. Polly Neuhard as Treasurer for the 2012/2013 fiscal year at a salary of $2, (ROLL CALL FORM #15) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Douglas Whitmoyer and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the classified substitute list as presented. Hourly rate commensurate with position. Kathy Dimmick - Aide (VOICE VOTE) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve delinquent tax exemptions for personal taxes as submitted. (ROLL CALL FORM #16 ) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Herman Swartz and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the list of candidates for the graduating Class of 2012 as presented. These candidates must complete all requirements to participate in the graduation ceremony and to be awarded a diploma. (ROLL CALL FORM #17) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the request from Mr. Patricia Cross, the high school principal to operate a summer school jointly with the Muncy and Montgomery School Districts for the summer of This program offers remediation at an affordable price while providing accountability through the quality of the program. (ROLL CALL FORM #18)

7 Page 7 A motion was made by Herman Swartz, seconded by William Hartline and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the request of Douglas Bastian and Jace Rovenolt, boys soccer coaches, hold a Boys Soccer Camp at Warrior Run from August 6, 2012 through August 10, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM waiving rental fees. Mr. Bastian is asking for use of the varsity soccer field. This will be the fifth year that the camp is being held for Warrior Run athletes only and the cost of the camp will be $50.00 per student. (ROLL CALL FORM #19) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Herman Swartz and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the following for use of district facilities, waiving fees for rental: Terry Beaver and Leon Hagenbuch, on behalf of the Warrior Run Fort Freeland Historical Society, to use the high school kitchen for preparation of the Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Natalie Brace and Yvonne Arnold, on behalf of the Good News Club, Inc. of Northumberland County, to use facilities at Turbotville Elementary on Tuesdays, beginning October 2, 2012 ending March 26, 2013 and at Watsontown Elementary on Thursdays, beginning October 4, 2012 and ending on March 28, The students would meet weekly from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM. This request is for Warrior Run students only. Last year there were 102 children enrolled in the two programs with an average participation of 75 children for both schools. Beth Dreisbach and Mindy Dull, on behalf of the DJD Fight on Foundation, to use the Watsontown Elementary School on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 7:15 AM to 12:00 PM for the purpose of holding a bike ride fundraiser, Bike for Mike. This fundraiser has successfully been held in the past. (VOICE VOTE) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the following new policies: Policy No. 625 Procurement Cards Policy No District Facilities Advertising (ROLL CALL FORM #20) A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to adopt a resolution authorizing Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions for the school year beginning July 1, 2012, under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50) of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act of 2006). (ROLL CALL FORM #21) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Norman Eisley and unanimously approved by roll call vote to adopt a resolution authorizing the implementation of a procurement card program. (ROLL CALL FORM #22)

8 Page 8 A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Norman Eisley and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve awarding the bid for coal for the 2012/2013 heating season to Penn Keystone Coal, Co. LLC. at $ per ton. One bid was received. Last year s cost per ton was $ (ROLL CALL FORM #23) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Douglas Whitmoyer and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve of the Resolution for the 2012/2013 Lycoming Career and Technology Budget in the amount of $1,730,014. The Articles of Agreement require an affirmative vote of 2/3rds of the participating districts and a majority vote of all school directors of the member schools. The budget was reviewed by the superintendents of the member schools and the Joint Operating Committee consisting of board representatives from each member district. (ROLL CALL FORM #24) A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the Corrective Action Plan prepared by the district in response to the performance audit conducted by the state Auditor General s Office. (ROLL CALL FORM #25) A motion was made by Doug Whitmoyer to table the recommendation of the Business Manager to approve quote eh8442_pa 05/C from Kurtz Bros. for the purchase and installation of Auditorium Seating for the high school auditorium under PA State Commercial Furniture Contract No in the amount of $78, Motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Norman Eisley and motion carried with six yes votes (Tamela Chomas, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser) and two no votes (Herman Swartz and Douglas Whitmoyer).to approve quote eh8442_pa 05/C from Kurtz Bros. for the purchase and installation of Auditorium Seating for the high school auditorium under PA State Commercial Furniture Contract No in the amount of $78, (ROLL CALL FORM #26) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the awarding of bids for industrial arts and music supplies and equipment as submitted in the 2012/2013 instructional budget. (ROLL CALL FORM #27) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the bid documents prepared by Mid-Penn Engineering for the repairs necessary to the plumbing system in the middle school cafeteria. (ROLL CALL FORM #28)

9 Page 9 A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by William Hartline and motion carried with seven yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Herman Swartz, Tamela Chomas, Vicki Egli and Norman Eisley) and one no vote (Douglas Whitmoyer) to adopt a resolution authorizing the designation of a parcel of land in Gregg Township, Union County comprising 46.4 acres known as parcel ID # as a Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone (KOEZ) and to authorize officers to enter into a financial support agreement in lieu of taxes. (ROLL CALL FORM #29) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Vicki Egli and motion carried with seven yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Herman Swartz, Tamela Chomas, Vicki Egli and Norman Eisley) and one no vote (Douglas Whitmoyer) to approve the agreement to authorize the payment of $50,050 for the initial engineering services required to investigate the extending of gas service by UGI Penn Natural Gas to the Warrior Run School District s High and Middle School Complex. (ROLL CALL FORM #30) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by voice vote to excuse Michael Cotner from the meeting. (VOICE VOTE) A motion was made by Tamela Chomas, seconded by Norman Eisley and unanimously approved by roll call vote to enter into the Sales and Service Agreement with EnerNOC. EnerNOC is PPL s conservation service provider for its Demand Response Program and is aimed at Demand Savings (kw) under Act 129. (ROLL CALL FORM #31) COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS EXECUTIVE SESSION The president announced that the board would enter into an Executive Session after the meeting for student matters with no action to be taken after the session. MEETING ADJOURNED 7:47 PM A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by voice vote that the meeting be adjourned at 7:47 PM.

10 Page 10 EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED 8:40 PM A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by voice vote that the Executive Session be adjourned at 8:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, Linda L. McNeal School Board Secretary