WATTSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION November 19, The Regular Board Meeting of the Wattsburg Area School District Board of Education was held on November 19, at the Wattsburg Middle School. President Joseph Walko called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were in attendance: Mr. Eric Duda, Mr. Kerry Duncan, Mr. Bruce McCall, Mrs. Nancy McNally, Mr. John Rzepka, Mr. Aaron Snippert, Mr. Ed Snippert, Mr. Ken Watkins, and Mr. Joseph Walko. Also in attendance were Mrs. Nancy Sadaly, Superintendent; Mr. Thomas Rinke, Assistant Superintendent; and Mr. Stephen Maksimuk, Business Administrator. The following revisions were made to the agenda: Addition of the October Curriculum Meeting notes to agenda Removal of C-1 St. Thomas School band performance request Addendum adding the Marching Band Disney Trip Motion by Mr. Rzepka, seconded by Mr. A. Snippert to approve the agenda and addendum with the above revisions. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Mr. Rzepka to accept the notes from the November 12, Curriculum meeting, the November 12, Work Session minutes and the October 15, Regular Board meeting. Motion carried. Being that no visitors wished to address the board, Mrs. Sadaly gave the Superintendent s Report with a rundown of the items to be covered at the meeting. Mr. Maksimuk noted cash in the bank in the amount of $6,935,582.56 as of October 31, and cash in the Capital Reserve in the amount of $3,884,007.95.Mr. Maksimuk noted for the period ending 9.30. a cafeteria loss in the amount of $6,801.05. Mr. Maksimuk also reported the amount of the General Fund Bills (Exhibit A) to be $101,601.03; General Fund Bills, Checks Already Written (Exhibit A1) to be $1,713,566.49; General Fund Bills, (Exhibit A2) to be $134,824.16; Cafeteria Bills, (Exhibit B) to be $40,145.84; Mr. Maksimuk also noted cash in the SHS Activity Fund (Exhibit D) to be $60,825.10 and cash in the Special Revenue Report (Athletics) (Exhibit E) to be $7,416.56. Motion by Mr. Duda, seconded by Mrs. McNally to approve the Business Administrator s Report as presented. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Roll Call Agenda Meeting Minutes Superintendent s Report Business Administrator s Report
November 19, Page 2 Motion by Mr. Duda, seconded by Mr. McCall to approve the School Physician as Saint Vincent Medical Group at the rate of $14.50 per physical exam for the -2013 school year (Exhibit F). In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Duda, seconded by Mr. A. Snippert to approve Dr. Kurt Johnson, DMD, as the School Dentist at the rate of $4.00 per exam for the -2013 school year. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Duda, seconded by Mr. McCall to adopt WASD Resolution and Action Plan as outlined in Exhibit G. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Duda, seconded by Mr. Watkins to approve the following resolution: Be it resolved that the Wattsburg Area School District will indemnify Kerry Duncan for any personal liability incurred as a result of his voting at the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit in accordance with the direction of the Wattsburg Area School District Board. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Mr. Rzepka to approve the following building utilization requests o WAMS gymnasium by the Wattsburg Wrestling Club November 1, through March 1, 2013, 5:30 7:30 p.m. to hold practice. No cost to the District. o WAMS cafeteria dining room by the Wattsburg Wrestling Club December 6, and January 8, 2013, 6:00 p.m. for meetings. No cost to the District. o WAMS/WAEC gymnasium Mondays and Thursdays November 19, through May 2013 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for Men s Adult Basketball. No cost to the District. o WASD Gymnasiums and football field November 26, through February 28, 2013 for Pole Vault Training by Lake Erie Track & Field. Days and times to be determined. No cost to District. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, M r. Duda, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. School Physician -2013 School Dentist -2013 Resolution and Action Plan Resolution Mandate Utilization of School Facilities
November 19, Page 3 Motion by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Mr. A. Snippert to approve Plancon Part K, Project Refinancing, Bonds, Series of C as outlined in Exhibit H. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Rzepka, seconded by Mr. Watkins to approve the additions to the Emergency Substitute, Day-to-Day Teacher Substitute, and the Service Substitute Lists for the -2013 school year. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Rzepka, seconded by Mr. A. Snippert to approve the job descriptions for Game Manager, Game Announcer, Ticket Seller, Clock Operator, Substitute Caller, Track Game Help, and Board Recording Secretary. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Rzepka, seconded by Mr. A. Snippert to accept the resignations of Frank Livendoski, custodian, effective October 8, and Susan Johnson, data processing secretary, effective November 2,. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Rzepka, seconded by Mr. A. Snippert to approve the appointment of Lori Bingaman as Custodian, Level I, Class A, 8 hours/day 260 days/year at a rate of $11.84 per hour, effective November 13,. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Rzepka, seconded by Mr. A. Snippert, to approve Curt Spicher to attend the Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Convention, November 29 and 30, at Seven Springs Resort. Cost $160.00. Funds from Substitute Account. Curt will cover all other costs. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Project Refinancing Bonds Substitute Lists Job Descriptions Personnel Resignations Personnel Appointment Conference Request
November 19, Page 4 Motion by Mr. E. Snippert, seconded by Mr. Duncan to approve the first reading of Policy 210.2 (Possession/Use of Epinephrine Auto Injectors). Exhibit M. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. E. Snippert, seconded by Mrs. McNally to approve the first reading of Policy 815.1 (Electronic Signature Policy). Exhibit N. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mrs. McNally, seconded by Mr. Rzepka to approve select SHS students to travel to Florence and Rome, Italy through Education First Tours June 17 26, 2014. Chaperones: Mr. O Donnell, Mrs. O Donnell, Ms. Vogel, and Mr. Grove. Cost: $3,571/student and $3,936/teacher. Funds to be paid by students/teachers. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mrs. McNally, seconded by Mr. Duda to approve the SHS Marching Band to travel to Disney World, Orlando Florida to perform May 7-13, 2013. Funds to be paid by the Marching Band Boosters. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. During the principal s report, the principals and MerriBeth Knappenberger presented the Board a review of the PSSA data and how WASD scored on the PSSA s. They also shared the areas in which they need to improve in and their strategies and focus in areas to implement changes for student improvement. Mr. Schultz shared safety concerns with the bus plugs-in. Our service at present time is not adequate to support our fleet usage. We have limited plugs which are hard-wired and overloading the circuits, which is a safety hazard. We would need about 30 outlets to service our bus fleet. Mr. Schultz has also gather quotes from 4 companies to have this service updated. B-N-T Electric would put in a new service, with new plugs and GFI s breakers for a cost of $9,669.58. That cost is almost half of the other quotes he received. This company installed the service to Fort LeBoeuf School District Motion by Mr. Duncan, second by Mr. Watkins to accept the bid of B-N-T Electric to install poles, outlets, GFI s and heat cords at a cost of $9,668.58. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Policy 210.2 Policy 815.1 Italy 2014 Trip SHS Band 2013 Disney Trip Principal s Report Bus Plugs
November 19, Page 5 Motion by Mr. A. Snippert, seconded by Mr. Rzepka to approve the following Transportation Requests: Transportation Requests Group Date: Destination: Cost: Funds By: Requesting: Life Skills Thursday, November 01, Eastside YMCA/Arbys $115.00 IU 5 Monday, November 05, Wegmans $110.00 IU 5 Wednesday, November 07, Thursday, November 08, Monday, November 12, Thursday, November 15, Iroquois HS - swimming Food Pantry/McDonal ds Cashiers House/Wendys Vo- Tech/Millcreek Mall $110.00 IU 5 $115.00 IU 5 Monday, November 19, Blasco Library $140.00 IU 5 Wednesday, November 28, Eastway/Barbat os Thursday, November 29, Curtze Mansion $105.00 IU 5 Monday, December 03, Wednesday, December 05, Thursday, December 06, Monday, December 10, Walmart/Millcr eek Mall Iroquois HS - swimming Planetarium/Mc Donalds Peak N Peak Riverside $110.00 IU 5 $105.00 IU 5 $120.00 IU 5
November 19, Page 6 Life Skills continued Thursday, December 13, Millcreek Mall/Vo-Tech $115.00 IU 5 Tuesday, December 18, Iroquois HS Wednesday, December 19, Iroquois HS - swimming Thursday, December 20, Erie City Mission McDonalds $110.00 IU 5 Social Skills Community Based Experience Tuesday, December 11, St. John's Parish Center Golden Corral $566.86 Classroom Incentive Program - Students Spec Ed - Teacher Spec Ed - Transportation AFJROTC Thursday, December 13, Soldier/Sailor's Home, Erie McDonalds, Buffalo Road $275.00 ROTC In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. A. Snippert, seconded by Mrs. McNally to approve the field trip requests as outlined in Exhibit P. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Rzepka to accept the following resignations: o Randy Higley as 2 nd Assistant Wrestling Coach (7 th & 8 th Grade o Mike LaCastro as 9 th grade boys basketball coach. o Gene Watkins as 7 th & 8 th grade wrestling coach (intramural position). In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Field Trip Requests 2013 Athletic Resignations
November 19, Page 7 Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. McCall to open the position of 1 st Assistant Baseball Coach. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. McCall to accept the resignation of Brenda Gregory as 6 th grade team leader effective October 31,. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Duda to approve the following athletic/extra-curricular appointments: o Gene Watkins as the 2 nd Assistant Wrestling Coach (7 th & 8 th Grade), Step 6, $3,060. o Elmer Morrison as the 7 th & 8 th Grade Wrestling Coach (Intramural) at the rate of $20.61/hour/80 hours. o Tyler Jensen as the 2 nd Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (9 th Grade), Step 1, $2,353. o Serena Anderson as 6 th grade team leader at the rate of $283.76* for the -2013 school year (*pro-rated.) o The following volunteer coach positions Cindy Reid as a volunteer cross country coach. Kelli Leonard, Kayla Pound, Clarissa Sonney and Nicki Miller as girls basketball volunteer coaches. D.J. Bross, Rusty Yaple, Elmer Morrison, Ryan Murphy, Jesse Heubel, Darren Yaple, Bob Hammer, John Dlugas, Joe Yuhas and Matt Mongera as volunteer wrestling coaches. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, Mr. E. Snippert, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. Open Position Extra-Curricular Resignation Athletic/Extra Curricular Appointments Motion by Mr. E. Snippert, seconded by Mr. McCall to approve the IT items outlined in Exhibit Q as surplus. In a recorded roll call vote, the following members voted Yes : Mr. E. Snippert, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Duda, Mr. Duncan, Mr. McCall, Mrs. McNally, Mr. Rzepka, Mr. A. Snippert, and Mr. Walko. Motion carried. During the board dialogue Mr. Duncan shared that the Tri-County meeting will be held December 12,. Mr. Walko reminded the board that the WASD Organization meeting will be December 3,, 7:30 p.m. at Seneca High School. The Technology Committee will hold their next meeting on December 17 th at 7:00 p.m.
November 19, Page 8 There being no further business before the Board, upon motion by Mr. Duda, seconded by Mr. A. Snippert the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m. Adjournment Signature on File Stephen Maksimuk School Board Secretary