REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 MEETING

Page 12233 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 MEETING 6:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The regular School Board Meeting of the Mifflin County School District was held Thursday evening, November 19, 2015, at 6:30 P.M. at the Administration Building, 201 Eighth Street, Highland Park, Lewistown, Pennsylvania. The following members were present at roll call: II. BOARD MEMBERS DR. RUTH D. ARMSTRONG (absent) ROBERT W. HAMMOND JOHN E. KNEPP BETH M. LAUGHLIN NEIL B. RUSSLER KRISTEN L. SHARP MARY LOU M. SIGLER RICHARD A. SMELTZ ANNEMARIE SWINEFORD Also present were Mr. James A. Estep, Superintendent; Mr. Vance S. Varner, Director of Secondary Education; Mr. Steven J. Schaaf, Director of Elementary Education; Mrs. Autumn D. Fiscus, Chief Financial Officer; Mrs. Angela L. Wise, Board Secretary; Ms. Tracey Quigley- Jones, Director of Special Education; Mr. Orris Knepp III, Knepp & Snook; Mrs. Michelle Knepp, Miss Lori Mowery, Mrs. Dianne Shearer, Mrs. Nancy Craig, Coordinator of Transportation; Mr. Michael Baker and Mr. Joe Cannon, The Sentinel. An executive session was held on November 12, 2015, from 5:00 P.M. 7:40 P.M. to discuss personnel items. III. COMMUNICATIONS A. School Board Secretary Mrs. Wise had nothing at this time. B. School Board Members School Board Members had nothing at this time. C. School District Administration Mr. Estep stated that the State budget impasse continues. It is possible that a budget may be approved by Christmas or early 2016. In December, the Board may need to look at

Page 12234 borrowing more money to keep the district open. Mr. Varner stated the Lewistown Christmas parade will be Saturday, December 5 th. Rain date is Sunday, December 6 th. D. Public Comment Period Mrs. Dianne Shearer addressed the Board about students eating breakfast in the classrooms at LES. Mrs. Shearer commented that breakfast time is running into instruction time. Classrooms are also messy from students spilling things. Mrs. Shearer stated that students have a hard time opening products that have been served. Mrs. Shearer commented that breakfast at school may be the only warm meal a kid receives. Mr. Knepp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hammond to approve item E below. The motion passed by an 8-0 roll call vote. E. As the President of this Board conducts this meeting, it will not be necessary to announce each Director s name for each vote. If, however, a Director or Directors wish to vote NO, that Director shall so state. The President of this Board shall call for the vote on a motion and if a Director does not vocally record a NO vote, that Director s vote shall be considered a YES vote. The President of this Board shall utilize roll call voting as required by law or at his or her discretion. The chair will entertain a motion to conduct this meeting according to these guidelines. IV. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS, SPECIAL AND REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS HELD, AND LISTING OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS CONDUCTED Mr. Knepp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hammond to approve items a and b below. The A. Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting October 15, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. B. Regular School Board Meeting October 22, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. C. Executive Sessions Conducted October 15, 2015 from 6:30 7:20 p.m. Personnel, Legal and Student Items V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Mr. Knepp reported that the nursing report revealed an 86% pass rate. The state rate is 83%. The culinary arts department had a take a vet to brunch. Thirty-eight people attended the brunch. The community was involved in the brunch and discounts were provided. Guidance

Page 12235 counselors are continuing to tour industries in the area. A. ACADEMY REPORT B. CURRICULUM C. CUSTODIAL-MAINTENANCE Mr. Smeltz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hammond to approve item 1 below. The 1. Consideration of Granville United Methodist Church s request to waive the $500 fee to use the MCHS Auditorium on January 25, 2016 from 5 PM 10 PM. The Granville United Methodist Church will still be responsible for an anticipated cost of $150 for event staff. Mr. Knepp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Russler to approve item 2 below. The 2. Recommend that DANIEL L. LONG be added as a Custodial Substitute effective November 16, 2015. 3. Consideration of the following proposed Change Orders for the MCJHS Project: Mr. Knepp made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Sharp to approve items a, b, c and d below. The a. HC COR HC-01 move thermostat for installation of the Paint Booth in the shops at a cost of $1,770. b. HC COR HC-02 installation of the Paint Booth at a cost of $6,737. c. HC COR HC-03 installation of sheaves for balancing HVAC units at a cost of $3,127. d. HC COR HC-04 replace grilles in bathrooms at a cost of $3,996.79. Item E fails due to lack of a motion. e. EC PCO-29 electrical work associated with the generator exhaust revisions at a cost of $1,969.18 D. FINANCE 1. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER S REPORT

Page 12236 Mr. Knepp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Smeltz to approve items a and b below. The a. Review of Treasurer Reports for month ended October, 2015 (1) Kish Bank Balance 7,555,360.31 (2) PSDLAF / PSDMAX Balance 2,546,239.26 (3) Temporary Investment Report and Summary (4) Capital Projects Fund (PLGIT) Balance 2,144,743.36 (5) General Obligation Bond 2014 Series (PLGIT) Balance 2,080,914.16 b. Review of Listing of bills for payment Checks 1596-1903 in the amount of $6,186,233.01 2. TAX INFORMATION a. For Information - Real Estate and Per Capita Tax Collector Reports b. For Information Tax Exempt Requests approved by the Mifflin County Board of Assessment Appeals effective January 1, 2016 Mr. Smeltz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hammond to approve items c, d and e below. The c. Recommend exonerating Erin Anewalt, Lewistown Borough Tax Collector, from collecting tax bill on parcel 05,02-0102--,000 in the amount of $80.28 d. Recommend exonerating the Mifflin County Community Church from paying the School District s portion of the 2015 tax bill on parcels 06,02-230, 06-02-230A, and 06,01-500 in the amount of $2644.31 (face). e. Recommend exonerating Linda Marks, Armagh Township Tax Collector, from collecting tax bill on parcel 12,28-0312--,000 in the amount of $956.70 3. OTHER FINANCIAL BUSINESS E. CAFETERIA Mr. Knepp made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Sharp to approve item a below. The a. Recommend permission for the CFO to make any necessary budgetary transfers to close out the 2014-2015 school year. A listing of transfers will be brought back to the Board for review upon completion of the 2014-2015 fiscal year close-out.

Page 12237 Mr. Hammond made a motion, seconded by Mr. Russler to approve item 1 below. The 1. Request authorization to pay Cafeteria Bills for October, 2015. Check numbers 1041 1060 in the amount of $172,361.14 F. TRANSPORTATION Mr. Russler made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Sharp to approve item 1 below. The 1. Recommend approval of the 2015-2016 Daily Contracted Rates Comparison for student transportation. Mrs. Nancy Craig recognized Mrs. Barbara Cooper and Mrs. Esther Collins. Mrs. Cooper began her driving career in 1989. She drove van for one year and a big bus for 26 years. She also drove the band. Mrs. Collins began her driving career with KV Bus line. She moved to ER Rhodes & Sons in the fall of 1989. She drove minibus before moving to a big bus. Mrs. Collins is a bus trainer. 2. Recognition of school bus drivers with 25 years of service. Barbara Cooper, ER Rhodes & Sons, Inc. Esther Collins, ER Rhodes & Sons, Inc. Mr. Smeltz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hammond to approve items 3 and 4 below. The motion passed by a 7-1 roll call vote. Mr. Knepp cast the dissenting vote. 3. Recommend that AMY B. HUNTER be added as an approved driver for ER Rhodes and Sons, Inc. 4. Recommend that KAREN MCCURDY be approved as a substitute van driver. G. STUDENT-RELATED H. PERSONNEL Mr. Hammond made a motion, seconded by Mr. Knepp to approve items 1 and 2 below. The 1. Recommend that ANITA INGRAM be approved as the Mentor for Carleigh Shrader for the second semester of the 2015-2016 school year.

Page 12238 2. Recommend that the resignation of LACIE HOSTETLER, Business Teacher at MCHS, be accepted due to personal reasons, effective November 10, 2015. Mr. Knepp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hammond to approve item 3 below. The motion passed by an 8-0 roll call vote. 3. Recommend that LAURA G. RENNINGER be terminated from her Temporary Second Grade Teacher position effective the close of school on November 12, 2015. Mr. Russler made a motion, seconded by Mr. Smeltz to approve item 4 below. The 4. Consideration of Ms. Quigley-Jones request to create an additional special education teacher position for EDES. This position was not budgeted in the 2015-2016 budget. Mr. Hammond made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Swineford to approve item 5 below. The motion passed by a 5-3 roll call vote. Mr. Knepp, Mrs. Laughlin and Mr. Russler cast the dissenting votes. 5. Recommend that the salary of KEVIN J. O DONNELL, JR., Principal at IVEC and EDES be adjusted to $92,000 to be effective upon the passing of the State budget. This salary will be retroactive to July 1, 2015. An executive session was held from 7:03 P.M. 7:10 P.M. to discuss personnel items. Mrs. Swineford made a motion, seconded by Mr. Smeltz to approve item a below. The motion passed by a 7-1 roll call vote. Mrs. Laughlin cast the dissenting vote. a. Recommend approval of the Administrative Support and Non-Certified Employees Compensation Plan effective upon the passing of the State budget. This plan will be retroactive to July 1, 2015. Mr. Hammond made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Swineford to approve item 6 below. The motion passed by a 7-1 roll call vote. Mrs. Laughlin cast the dissenting vote. 6. Recommend approval of the Principals and Administrative Supervisors Act 93 Agreement effective upon the passing of the State budget. This plan will be retroactive to July 1, 2015. Mrs. Sharp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hammond to approve item 7 below. The motion passed by a 7-1 roll call vote. Mrs. Laughlin cast the dissenting vote. 7. Recommend approval of the Central Office Administrators Compensation Plan effective upon the passing of the State budget. This plan will be retroactive to July 1, 2015.

Page 12239 Mr. Hammond made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Sharp to approve item 8 below. The 8. Recommend that tenure be granted to KAYLIE M. WASSON effective July 23, 2015. Her name was missed on the original list in July. Mr. Smeltz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Russler to approve item 9 below. The 9. Recommend approval of the following revised job descriptions: Director of Elementary Education Director of Secondary Education Secondary Assistant Principal Elementary Assistant Principal Director of Federal Programs Athletic Director Director of Special Education Mrs. Swineford made a motion, seconded by Mr. Smeltz to approve item 10 below. The 10. Recommend that the following be appointed as Title 1 Parental Involvement Coordinators. These coordinators will receive a stipend of $750 for the 2015-2016 school year. Stipends will be fully funded by the 1% mandatory parental involvement set-aside in the 2015-2016 Title 1 Consolidated Application. SYLVIA FRANKLIN SMES KIMBERLY KAUFFMAN LES KEVIN LOHT & JO SHAFRANICH IVES ($375 each) ERICA RUBLE EDES Mr. Hammond made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Swineford to approve item 11 below. The 11. Recommend that JULIE A. YODER be approved as Building Leader at SMES retroactive to August 24, 2015 for the 2015-2016 school year. She will receive a stipend of $1300. I. ATHLETICS and ACTIVITIES

Page 12240 Mr. Knepp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Smeltz to approve items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 below. The 1. Recommend that MARK CAVANAUGH be hired as Assistant Junior High Wresting Coach for the 2015-2016 school year. 2. Recommend that EDWARD LEWIS, SR. be hired as First Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2015-2016 school year. 3. Recommend that ANDREW BAKER be hired as Assistant 7 th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2015-2016 school year. 4. Recommend that the following be added as Event Staff for the 2015-2016 school year: SANDRA HERTO JENNIFER NEAVLING TIMOTHY A. PEARCE, JR. 5. Recommend that the following be added as volunteer coaches for the 2015-2016 school year: VI. OTHER BUSINESS LUCAS BESCH Wrestling MELISSA HUNLEY-KLINE Swimming ED STEWART Boys Basketball BRIAN HECKERT Boys Basketball JOSEPH E. UGHETTO, II Baseball GLEN FRANKLIN, JR. Boys Basketball SEAN GINGRICH Boys Basketball KALEB LOHT Wrestling ANTHONY VEGA Boys Basketball Mr. Russler made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Laughlin to approve item 1 below. The 1. The logo committee recommends the Board authorize that vendors be contacted to inquire into their interest in obtaining a license from the Mifflin County School District to use the Official Husky logo on merchandise to be sold in retail stores in Mifflin County. 2. Review of 2016-2017 School Calendar. This will be recommended for approval at the December 17, 2015 Regular Board Meeting.

Page 12241 VII. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There were no public comments at this time. VIII. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M. An executive session was held to discuss personnel items. Angela L. Wise, Board Secretary