PENNS MANOR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 The regular meeting of the Penns Manor Area School Board of Education of September 11, 2014 was called to order by President, Robert Packer at 7:05 p.m. On roll call the following members were present:,,,,, and. Mrs. Eckenrode and were excused. The following administrators were present: Mr. Johnston, Mrs. Dolges, Mr. Grimaldi, and Mrs. Zeglen. Mr. Kudlawiec was excused. Mrs. Patterson was present as Assistant Board secretary. Mr. Ronald Saffron, Esquire was also present. PRESENTATIONS None APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by, seconded by to add the following to the agenda; Under Curriculum; Senior Class Advisor, add motion to hire Kristin Kessler as Senior Class Advisor; Under Budget & Finance; add motion to approve school insurance proposal from Liberty Mutual; Under New Business; add motion to elect Kathy Swope as President of PSBA and motion to elect the slate of officers as presented by PSBA. Add motion to appoint Connie Patterson as Secretary pro-tempore for this meeting. Motion carried. Motion by, seconded by, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. APPOINT SECRETARY PRO-TEMPORE Motion by, seconded by to appoint Mrs. Connie Patterson as Secretary protempore for the meeting of September 11, 2014 due to the absence of the Secretary and to note the appointment in the minutes of the meeting. Motion carried. CITIZENS REMARKS TO BOARD Mr. Greg Rebovich addressed the board regarding spiraling pension costs and asked the board to consider these costs when negotiating the teacher contract. responded. MINUTES OF ALL MEETINGS - enclosure 1 Motion to approve/amend the minutes of all meetings as printed. Motion carried. BUSINESS REPORT - enclosure 2 Motion by, seconded by, to approve the financial report as printed. On roll call the following members voted: 1
PRESENTATION OF BILLS - enclosure 3 A. General Account - $145,547.50 B. Athletic Account - $ 1,727.24 C. Cafeteria Account - $ 44.80 D. Capital Reserve - $ 0.00 Motion by, seconded by, to authorize payment of bills. On roll call the following members voted: PROGRAMS UPDATE None REPORTS Acting Superintendent Mr. Johnston reported on the following Reviewed agenda items Thanked employees for a successful start of the new school year with all the changes Substitute High School Principal Mrs. Dolges reported on the following 6 th grade move to Jr. High went well, kids like it and parents are accepting Next Tuesday is back to school night Suicide prevention day assembly Elementary Principal Mr. Grimaldi reported on the following Next Tuesday Back to School night Distributed September newsletter Power Pak program 73 students will be participating in this program that sends food home with eligible students on the weekend once or twice a month. Cafeteria financial - enclosure 4 Athletic financial - enclosure 5 High School Activity account - no report this month OLD BUSINESS None COMMITTEE REPORTS Negotiations Committee -, Spokesperson Nothing at this time. 2
Curriculum Committee -, Spokesperson Senior Class Advisor Motion by, seconded by, to hire Leanne Thome as a Senior Class Advisor effective immediately at the contracted rate of $1,312.74 as per the current expired Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Manor Area School District and the Penns Manor Education Association. On roll call the following members voted: Signing Citations Motion by, seconded by, to authorize the following administrators of the district to sign citations in conjunction with the School Tobacco and Compulsory School Attendance Acts: Mrs. Michelle Dolges, Mr. David Grimaldi, Mr. Daren Johnston and Mrs. Kristen Zeglen. On roll call the following members voted: Out-of-State Field Trip FFA Motion by seconded by, to approve/disapprove the Penns Manor Area FFA along with advisor Gerald Hughes, to attend the National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY from October 27, 2014 through November 1, 2014. The cost to the District would be $1,035.00. On roll call the following members voted: Mentors Motion by, seconded by, to approve the following teachers as mentors for the recently hired teachers listed below as per the induction program of the district for compensatory time. Grace Shellenbarger for Ben Murphy, recently hired Multiple Certification Teacher; Mary Niezelski for Andrew Lansberry, recently hired Physical Education and Health Teacher; Erica Lauer for Mary E. Sabatini, recently hired English Teacher. On roll call the following members voted: Abstained for Grace Shellenbarger, daughter; for others. 3
Senior Class Advisor Motion by, seconded by, to hire Kristin Kessler as a Senior Class Advisor effective immediately at the contracted rate of $1,312.74 as per the current expired Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Manor Area School District and the Penns Manor Education Association. Budget & Finance Committee -, Spokesperson Affirm Budgetary Transfers - enclosure 6 Motion by, seconded by, to affirm the budgetary transfers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, as listed in enclosure 6. On roll call the following members voted: Insurance Proposal Motion by, seconded by, to accept and approve the school insurance proposal from Liberty Mutual as presented by Walbeck Insurance. The commercial liability package shall include coverage for Property, Inland Marine, Automobile, General Liability, School Leaders Errors and Omissions, Crime and Excess Liability. The effective date of this insurance coverage will be October 1, 2014, with an expiration date of October 1, 2015. The total premium for the insurance proposal is $50,877 and payment of said premium is hereby approved. Buildings & Grounds Committee, Spokesperson Vo Ag/Maintenance Roof Replacement Motion by, seconded by, to accept the quote from L&L Roofing in the amount of $8,909.00, being the lowest quote received by the District, to replace the roof on the VoAg/Maintenance building as presented in the quote. On roll call the following members voted: 4
Athletics Committee -, Spokesperson Jr. High Volleyball Assistant Coach 2 Resignation Motion by, seconded by, to accept the resignation of Adelle Dolney as the Girls Jr. High Volleyball Assistant Coach 2, effective immediately; and to grant the Administration permission to post and advertise, if necessary, for this position. On roll call the following members voted: Jr. High Volleyball Assistant Coach 1 Motion by, seconded by, to hire Christina Young as the Jr. High Volleyball Assistant Coach 1 commencing immediately. All clearances are currently on file in the district office. The salary for this position is $2,130.66 as per the current expired Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Manor Area School District and the Penns Manor Education Association. On roll call the following members voted: Softball Head Coach Motion by, seconded by, to hire Mary Niezelski as the Softball Head Coach commencing immediately. All clearances are currently on file in the district office. The salary for this position is $3,551.10 as per the current expired Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Manor Area School District and the Penns Manor Education Association. On roll call the following members voted: Jr. High Boys Basketball Head Coach Resignation Motion by, seconded by, to accept the resignation of Thomas Carrick as the Jr. High Boys Basketball Head Coach, effective immediately, and to grant the Administration permission to post and advertise, if necessary, for this position. On roll call the following members voted: 5
Jr. High Boys Basketball Assistant Coach 1 Resignation Motion by, seconded by, accept the resignation of Steve Morfenski as the Jr. High Boys Basketball Assistant Coach 1, effective immediately, and to grant the Administration permission to post and advertise, if necessary, for this position. On roll call the following members voted: Jr. High Boys Basketball Assistant Coach 2 Resignation Motion by, seconded by, accept the resignation of Kevin Williams as the Jr. High Boys Basketball Assistant Coach 2, effective immediately, and to grant the Administration permission to post and advertise, if necessary, for this position. On roll call the following members voted: Jr. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Motion by, seconded by, to hire Thomas Carrick as the Jr. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach commencing immediately. All clearances are currently on file in the district office. The salary for this position is $4,438.87 as per the current expired Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Penns Manor Area School District and the Penns Manor Education Association. On roll call the following members voted: Fall Sports Volunteers Motion by, seconded by, to approve the following as volunteers during the 2014 fall sports season, pending the receipt of all current clearances and completion of the concussion impact test. Football: Luke Ruddock; Volleyball: Adelle Dolney. On roll call the following members voted: 6
Transportation Committee -, Spokesperson Bus Driver Approvals Motion by, seconded by, to approve the following as bus drivers and Substitutes for Tri County Transportation for the 2014-2015 school year: Paul Gach and Rhonda Raybuck. On roll call the following members voted: POLICIES Memorandums of Agreement Motion by, seconded by, to approve the following Memorandums of Agreement with the Penns Manor Education Association. A copy of each Memorandum will be included in the minutes of this meeting: a) Back-to-School Night - enclosure 7 b) Parent/Teacher Conferences enclosure 8 c) Early Dismissal/Prep Time at the High School enclosure 9 d) Strength and Conditioning Coordinator enclosure 10 e) Assistant Musical Director enclosure 11 On roll call the following members voted: Policy 810.2, Transportation Video/Audio Recording enclosure 12 Motion by, seconded by, to adopt Policy 810.2, Transportation Video/Audio Recording as presented in the first reading on July 10, 2014; the second reading on August 14, 2014 and as now presented in enclosure 12. On roll call the following members voted: CORRESPONDENCE Received 5 Year Strategic Plan from Indiana County Office of Planning & Development NEW BUSINESS Health Care Assistant Resignation Motion by, seconded by,to accept the resignation of Lisa Jablunovsky as a Health Care Assistant effective immediately; and to grant the Administration permission to post and advertise, if necessary, for this position.on roll call the following members voted: 7
Substitutes Motion by, seconded by, to approve the following as day-to-day substitutes for the 2014-15 school year pending the receipt of all current clearances: Professional Rebekah Isenberg, English & Social Studies; Alexandria Liddle, Early Childhood PK-4, Spec. Ed. PK-8; Monica Krejnus, Mid-Level Math 7-9, Biology 7-12, Earth and Space Science 7-12; Kenneth Riley, Social Studies 7-12, Chrissy Young, Elemetnary, Jackie Koscho, Nurse. Support Harry Dowling, Maintenance/Cleaner; Bethany Lydick, Cafeteria. Guest Teacher Lauren Smith. On roll call the following members voted: Band Volunteer Motion by, seconded by, to approve Nikki Decker as a volunteer for the marching band during the 2014-15 school year, pending the receipt of current clearances. On roll call the following members voted: IEP Medical Authorizations Motion by, seconded by, to extend the contract between the Penns Manor Area School District and Margaret Swanson, CRNP, to provide medical review of special-needs students Individualized Education Programs at a rate of $8.00 each. On roll call the following members voted: Retirement Resignation Clawson Motion by, seconded by, to accept the resignation of Linda Clawson submitted to the district by letter dated August 5, 2014, with regret, as the elementary secretary/receptionist effective January 5, 2015, due to retirement; and to grant the administration permission to post and advertise, if necessary, for this position. Mrs. Clawson has been employed with the Penns Manor Area School District since January 1988. 8
On roll call the following members voted: Superintendent Job Description enclosure 13 Motion by, seconded by Mrs. Dudeeck, to approve the Job Description of the Superintendent as presented in enclosure 13. On roll call the following members voted: Temporary Special Education Department Head Motion by, seconded by, to approve Amanda Roach as the Temporary Special Education Department Chair effective September 12, 2014 until the District advertises and approves a permanent Special Education Department Head. The contracted salary of $1,312.74 shall be prorated for days worked. On roll call the following members voted: Cleaner Position Motion by, seconded by, to grant permission to the Administration to post and advertise, if necessary, for one (1) cleaner position. On roll call the following members voted: BOARD POLICY Motion by, seconded by to elect Kaghy K. Swope as President of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. On roll call the following members voted: 9
Motion by, seconded by to elect the following as officers of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association; A. Vice President Mark B. Miller B. Treasurer Otto W. Voit, III C. Representative at Large, West Region Daniel J.O Keefe REQUESTS FOR FIELD TRIPS OR CONFERENCES A. Field trips/conferences that have been approved by the administration: FIELD TRIPS: 1. Paul Rode; 65 band students; Indiana County Fair Band Night; Indiana PA; Aug 26, 2014; District $370.53 2. Kim Bodek; 2 students; Indiana County Workshop; Indiana PA; Sept 2, 2014 Jun 4, 2015; Mon-Fri; District $19,834.62 SpecEd Reimbursable 3. Paul Rode; 65 band students; Cookport Fair; Green Township Fair Grounds; Thursday, Sept 11, 2014; District $316.22 WORKSHOPS: 1. Kimberly Bodek; ARIN Transition Council; ARIN IU28, Indiana PA; Sept 5, 2014; Nov 10, 2014; Feb 9. 2015, May 11, 2015; District $420.64 2. Mary Niezelski; Project Fit America; Rayne Elementary; Sept 11, 2014; District $85.00 3. Andrew Lansbury; Project Fit America; Rayne Elementary; Sept 11, 2014; District $0; Project Fit America paying for substitute. Motion by, seconded by, to approve the following field trips/conferences: On roll call the following members voted: FIELD TRIPS: 1. Dan Antonacci; 4 9 th -12 th grade students; Heritage Conference Golf Championship; Champion Lake Golf Course; New Florence PA; Sep 24, 2014; District $247.84 2. Paul Rode; 65 7 th 12 th Band students; Clymer Days; Clymer PA; Sep 27, 2014; District $98.37 3. Kim Bodek; 4-5 Lifeskills Students; Amer Cancer Society; Grocers Fight Cancer Hot Dog Wagon Giant Eagle; Indiana PA; Sep 29-Oct 3, 2014; SpecEd Reimbursable. 4. Todd Shobert; 62 8 th grade students; Indiana County Jr. Environthon; Yellow Creek State Park; Oct 1, 2014; District $577.37. 5. Gerald Hughes; 10 9 th -12 th grade students; Fall Leadership Conference & Competition; Blair County Convention Center; Oct 1, 2014; District $277.68 6. Kim Bodek; 15-20 Lifeskills students; Tour IRMC; Indiana PA; Oct 3, 2014; SpecEd Reimbursable 7. Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. Shearer; Mrs. Zuchelli, Mrs. Lezanik; 75 5 th grade students; Fort Ligonier; Ligonier PA; Oct 10, 2014; PTG $750.00; District $555.48 8. Paul Rode; 80 band students; IUP Homecoming Parade; Indiana PA; Oct 11, 2014; District $336.18 10
9. Kim Bodek; 15 9 th -12 grade students; HGA Career & Transition Fair; Hiram G. Andrews Center; Johnstown PA; Oct 23, 2014; District $236.99 Spec Ed Reimbursable 10. Paul Rode; 65 band students; Indiana Band Fest; Indiana High School; Oct 25, 2014; District $396.08 11. Gerald Hughes; 30 9 th -12 th grade students; Farm Show; Harrisburg PA; Jan 5, 2015; District $822.11 12. Gerald Hughes 25 9 th -12 th grade students; ACES Conferences; Harrisburg PA; Feb 14-15, 2015; District $731.97 13. Kim Bodek; 15-20 Lifeskills students; Youth Employment Expo 2015; Rustic Lodge; Indiana PA; Mar 26, 2015; District $210.37 SpecEd Reimbursable 14. Gerald Hughes; 5 11 th grade students; SLLC; Harrisburg PA; Mar 15, 2015; District $470.00 15. Gerald Hughes; George Caroff; 15 9 th -12 th grade students; Envirothon; Blue Spruce Park; May 6, 2015; District $321.99 16. Christine Carpenter; 75 5 th grade students; Yellow Creek Field Day; Yellow Creek State Park; May 15, 2015; PTG $464.44 (pending) 17. Gerald Hughes; 15 9 th -12 th grade students; Penn State Summer contests; Penn State; State College, PA; June 9-11, 2015; District $720.00 WORKSHOPS: 1. Lisa Donatelli/ Joe Packer; Indiana County Counselors Assoc Meeting; Indiana PA; September 12, 2014; District $114.12 2. Grace Shellenbarger; Access PA/POWER Library Training; Pittsburgh, PA; September 17, 2014; District $85.00 3. Kim Bodek; Successful Practices in Secondary Transition for Continuous Improvement; PaTTAN Pittsburgh PA; Oct 1, 2014; District $122.52 4. Loraine Ludwig; Intro to John Collins Writing; Westmoreland Intermediate Unit; Oct 2, 2014; District $109.97 5. Amy Mountain; Intro to John Collins Writing; Westmoreland Intermediate Unit; Oct 2, 2014; District $85.00 6. Cynthia Rodgers; The Challenge of Learning to Read; ARIN IU28; Indiana PA; Oct 8, 2014; District $156.20 7. Erica Lauer; LETRS Module 1: the Challenge of Learning to Read; Arin IU28; Indiana PA; Oct 8, 2014; District $156.20 8. Kimberly Bodek; Phase II Assessment w/ ARIN Staff Member; Penns Manor Room 3, Oct 8, 2014; District $85.00 9. Kimberly Bodek; Secondary Transition - Community of Practice; PaTTAN Webinar; Penns Manor; Oct 22, 2014, Nov 19, 2014; Dec 10, 2014; Jan 21, 2015; Jan 28, 2015; Mar 4, 2015; Apr 1, 2015; Apr 15, 2015; District $765.00. 10. Amy Mountain; Meeting the Challenges of PA Core Writing; Westmoreland IU; Oct 24, 2014; District $85.00 11. Loraine Ludwig; Meeting the Challenges of PA Core Writing; Westmoreland IU; Oct 24, 2014; District $109.97 12. Cynthia Rodgers; Diving Deeper into John Collins Writing Program; Westmoreland IU: Greensburg PA; Nov 12, 2014; District $210.00 13. Erica Lauer; Diving Deeper into John Collins Writing Program; Westmoreland IU: Greensburg PA; Nov 12, 2014; District $261.52 14. Cynthia Rodgers; Digging for Meaning; Teaching Text Comprehension; ARIN IU28; Indiana PA; Jan 27, 2015; District $156.20 15. Cynthia Rodgers; IUP Spring Methodology Conference on Foreign Language Teaching; Kovalchick Convention Center; Indiana PA; April 17, 2015; District $163.96 11
16. Cynthia Rodgers; Writing: A Road to Reading Comprehension; ARIN IU28; Indiana PA; May 6, 2015; District $156.20 NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING Board meeting - Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. WORKSHOPS/COMMITTEE MEETINGS Strategic Planning Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. MEETING RECESSED AT 7:55 p.m. 12