MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE CLEARFIELD AREA BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS May 22, 2017 MEETING HELD The regular meeting of the Clearfield Area Board of School Directors was held on Monday May 22, 2017 beginning at 6:00 PM in the Clearfield Area Jr./Sr. High School library. President Putt convened the meeting and requested that roll call be taken. ROLL CALL Board Members present included President Putt, Vice President Jackson and Directors Morgan, Pataky, Ralston, Spencer, Mikesell, and Carr at 6:28 PM. Excused was Hughes. Administration present included Superintendent Struble and Messrs: Maney, Janocko, Bender, Sayers, Stibitz, Brickley, Wright, and Kavelak. Our Solicitor Carl P. Beard was also present. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG President Putt invited all present to participate in opening exercises. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS The first visitor was Mr. Wright who gave a statement on behalf of CEA regarding elementary scheduling. The next visitor was John Dufour who came with questions regarding possible changes to the elementary music program. The next visitor was Brittany Burgman who came on behalf of the elementary music program. She shared concerns about how time changes at the elementary school could affect the music program and impact the student involvement. Alex Coval was the fourth visitor to address the Board, he came with concerns about the advanced chemistry class. He was concerned about the changes to the time frame, (shortening from 1 hour to 40 minutes) and that the teacher for this class could change. Alex shared experiences that he has had with the current teacher in that role and how she has affected his time here at the District in a positive way. Madison Jones came to the Board with similar concerns about the advanced chemistry classes. Her concerns were about the possible elimination of some honors science classes and how STEM is such an important part of college careers. She spoke highly of her current science teacher Mrs. Fye. Mrs. Coval spoke after her son Alex to emphasize the importance of the STEM program as well. She said she has seen children flourish in wonderful ways through the advanced chemistry program and how a change to this now would be a shame. Mrs. Jones came to the Board as well after her daughter Madison. She wanted to emphasize how the STEM program works at Penn State and how many scholarships are given in this area. She has seen kids struggle once they get to college because their science background is not strong
enough and she does not want to see that happen here with our children. She also spoke about Mrs. Fye and the positive impact she has had on the science programs here in Clearfield. Jennifer Campalong was the next visitor to address the Board. She came with concerns about the possible changes to the elementary schedule. She wanted to know if there was a way parents could be alerted about the changes and worked with concerning those changes before they were effective. Chris Corradini shared possible changes to the elementary schedule from the teachers standpoint. He handed out possible options for the Board to view and shared studies about how children function at different times throughout the day. The next visitor was Shannon Giser who came to share the positive impact that the choral program at the elementary school has had on her son. She shared that he has autism but this is one place that he really feels like he is involved. Karen Beish was next to address the Board stating that she does not have the answers for what to do at the elementary school but she has believes it is best to keep the schedules the same for the high school because of extra-curricular activities. Mrs. Hoover and the robotics team were next to address the Board. They shared pictures and their experiences with the program and how wonderful the trip to North Dakota was. They showed the Board the robot and how it worked for the competition. Christine Semelsberger was the final visitor. She came to share her concerns with the sizes of the classrooms and the amount of children in the cafeteria at one time. She also shared concerns about shortening the length of the day for the kids. She also stated that she thinks there needs to be better communication between the school and the parents. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Morgan motioned to approve the April 2017 meeting minutes Mr. Pataky seconded the motion. The minutes were unanimously approved 8-0. REPORTS Mr. Janocko: We are in the middle of Keystone Testing. Last week the literature and biology tests were completed. Algebra Keystone Tests are tomorrow and Wednesday. We have completed all field trips except for the 9th grade trip, which is on Friday. Library numbers for May are: 1. Before school: 410 2. After school 168
Mrs. Sayers: Kindergarten registration is in full swing. We have 129 currently registered. Our school wide positive behavior team got to present about a school as large as ours and making it all work. That went extremely well. We are having our field days and field trips now. Mr. Bender: 9 of our students got to attend our life skills prom. We are happy they were able to attend and enjoy it. We were reviewed for our services, need and how to expand. We had a year-end recognition for our goodwill program. Falls Creek is our site, our students are getting work opportunities which is great. We collected over 6,000 pounds of clothes this year. Mr. Stibitz: The wireless upgrade that was 80% funded is almost complete. We are live broadcasting graduation. The E rate applications are all complete and ready to go. Mr. Kavelak: We are bagging a lot of lunches for field trips. The FFA banquet was the most recent, it was very nice. We will be starting our summer lunch programs soon. We will also be having trainings for people to work. Mr. Wright: Thank you to all the parents and teachers that came out tonight. Mr. Maney: Report on the budget. Mr. Struble: I just want to give my congratulations to our student representative Josh Serena, good luck and we wish you well. Mr. Maney read the Education and Personnel Committee Report. 1.0 EDUCATION A. List of Graduates Approval of the list of the 2017 graduates as seen in attachment E-1. 2.0 PERSONNEL Note: All personnel items are effective May 23, 2017 unless otherwise noted. 2.1 APPOINTMENTS A. New Hires/Transfer 1. Pamela Johns, Substitute Nurse for Extended School Year summer 2017.
2. Debra McCracken, Band Volunteer effective 5/1/17. 3. Sidney Fye, Band Volunteer 4. Rebecca Cutler, Paraprofessional for Extended School Year summer 2017. 5. Susan Gill, Food Service Technician at Clearfield Area Jr./Sr. High School, up to four hours per day, up to 180 days per year effective May 15, 2017. 6. Michelle DeHaven, seniority transfer from Elementary Secretary (Attendance) to Elementary Secretary (Discipline and Budget), effective date to be determined. 7. Kaylee Peacock, Junior High Cheerleading Coach effective May 18, 2017. 8. Todd Winters, Elementary Girls Basketball Coach 9. Myles Caragein, Elementary Wrestling Coach 10. Scott Way, 8 th Grade Boys Basketball Coach 11. Curtis Campman, 7 th Grade Boys Basketball Coach 12. Lisa Redden, 7 th /8 th Grade Girls Basketball Coach 13. Lewis Duttry, Audio Visual Assistant 14. Mason Strouse, Audio Visual Assistant 15. Stephen Switala, Dramatics Coach 16. Stephen Switala, Musical Dramatics Coach 17. Andrew Rothrock, Assistant Musical Dramatics Coach 18. Brent Lykens, Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach 19. Kathryn Hale, Substitute Nurse for Extended School Year summer 2017 20. Jamie Kline, seniority transfer from Jr/Sr High Secretary (Athletic Secretary) to Elementary Secretary (Attendance), effective date to be determined. B. Leaves 1. 1617016, Food Service Technician at Clearfield Area Elementary School, is requesting an unpaid leave of absence from September 11, 2017 to September 15, 2017 to visit a relative with health problems that lives out of state. C. Resignations 1. Janelle Mumma, Locker Room/Pool Assistant at the Clearfield Area Jr./Sr. High School effective June 5, 2017. R-1. 2. Bernadette Ciampitti, full time Classroom Assistant/Personal Care Assistant at the Clearfield Area Elementary School, effective June 1, 2018 in accordance with the Compromise and Release Agreement that was signed and dated on April 5, 2017. 3. 1617017, who was previously on a voluntary furlough that was effective January 24, 2017, will be removed from the recall list due to incomplete application materials effective April 26, 2017. 4. Tiffany Warlow, Junior Class Co-Advisor, effective June 7, 2017. 5. Leann Adams, Junior Class Co-Advisor, effective June 7, 2017. 6. Terri Baranchak, part-time Classroom Assistant at the Clearfield Area Elementary School, effective June 5, 2017. 7. Karen Ward, 7th grade class advisor effective June 7, 2017. 8. Kayla Caragein, Elementary Girls Basketball Coach
3.0 SUMMER SCHOOL TEACHERS 1. Donald Shimmel, Summer 2017 Driver Education Instructor (behind the wheel only) contingent upon student enrollment 2. Brandon Billotte, Summer 2017 Driver Education Instructor (behind the wheel only) contingent upon student enrollment 3. Devin Miller, Junior-Senior High School Summer School Mathematics Teacher pending 4. Timothy Cima, Junior-Senior High School Summer School English Teacher pending 5. Patrick Pallo, Junior-Senior High School Summer School Social Studies Teacher pending 6. Karen Ward, Junior-Senior High School Summer School Special Education Teacher pending 7. Lewis Duttry, Junior-Senior High School Summer School Science Teacher pending 4.0 POSITION CHANGES 1. Collapse a Kindergarten Classroom for the 2017-2018 school year. 2. Collapse a Grade 2 Classroom for the 2017-2018 school year. 3. Collapse a Grade 4 Classroom for the 2017-2018 school year. 4. Create a Grade 3 Classroom for the 2017-2018 school year. 5. Create a Grade 6 Classroom for the 2017-2018 school year. 6. Collapse a Secretarial Position within the Jr./Sr. High Office. Date to be determined by appropriate transitions and internal bidding. 5.0 SUMMER DAYS FOR NURSES 1. Approve Mrs. Sattesahn and Mrs. Hinchliffe 3 additional days during the summer to process enrollments, withdrawals, provide summer athletic physicals, and Student Care plans to meet health needs (approved yearly). 2. Approve Mrs. Sattesahn, Mrs. Hinchliffe, Mrs. Johns, and Mrs. Yingling for additional days as deemed necessary by the building principal to meet the new immunization requirements effective within 5 days from the start of the 2017-18 School year that affect kindergarten, seventh, and twelfth grades. This time would be utilized to follow up with parents of students who are non-compliant via mailings, phone calls, contacting physician s offices, etc. to help prevent students from being excluded as required by law.
Committee Recessed at: 7:28 Mr. Carr motioned to approve the Education and Personnel Committee Report, Mr. Pataky seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All Directors were in favor and the motion carried 8-0. Mr. Struble read the Buildings, Finance and Activities Committee Report 1.0 FACILITY USE 1. The Lezzer Lumber Classic Committee is requesting use of the Bison Complex and Fieldhouse for the North Teams practices. The dates would be June 18-June 22, 2017. Attachment F-1. 2.0 POLICIES 1. Approval of the first reading of Policies #915- Booster Clubs and #319 Conflict of Interest. Committee Recessed at: 7:29 Mr. Pataky motioned to approve the Buildings, Finance and Activities Committee. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All Directors were in favor and the motion carried 8-0. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve the statement of waiver of conflict of interest. N-1. Mr. Carr motioned to approve New Business item #1, Dr. Spencer seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with all Directors in favor the motion carried 8-0. 2. The Board of School Directors of the Clearfield Area School District does hereby authorize the Administration to work with PFM Financial Management LLC, as Independent Financial Advisor, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC, as Bond Counsel, and the Colicitor to proceed with the
issuance of General Obligation Note/Bonds, Series of 2017, the proceeds of which will be used towards various capital projects, via dual track method of bank loan RFP or competitive internet bond sale, as shown in Option 3. Dr. Spencer motioned to approve new business item #2, Mr. Pataky seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with all Directors in favor, the motion carried 8-0. 3. Approval of the CCCTC s budget. N-2 Mr. Carr motioned to approve New Business item #3, Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with all Directors in favor the motion carried 8-0. 4. Tentative approval of the 2017-2018 school year budget. Mr. Morgan motioned to approve new business item #4, Mr. Pataky seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with all Directors in favor the motion carried 8-0. 5. Mrs. Ralston motioned to create a committee to look at summer school for the upcoming years. Mrs. Jackson seconded her motion. A roll call vote was taken, with all Directors in favor the motion carried 8-0. OLD BUSINESS N/A FINANCIAL REPORTS Moved by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mrs. Mikesell that all financial reports be accepted and filed for audit and that the bills be approved for payment subject to fund availability. The motion was unanimously approved 8-0. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting adjourned at 8:04. Date Signature