HARBOR CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Board Meeting November 20, 2003 -Minutes- Attendance The regular meeting of the Harbor Creek School District Board of Education was called to order by G. Smith, President, in the Sr. High Library at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Mr. George Frank, Mrs. L. Twargoski, Mrs. C. Himes, Mr. R. Learn, Mr. W. Bell, Mrs. B. Palisin, Mr. J. Sonney and Mr. G. Smith. Mr. P. Shickler arrived at 7:20 P.M. Also present were: Dr. W. O Neil, Assistant Superintendent, Karl Dolak, Business Administrator, and Atty. C. Moore. Agenda Motion by G. Frank, seconded by R. Learn, to approve the agenda for the November 20, 2003 Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes Motion by G. Frank, seconded by R. Learn, to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2003 Board Meeting, as Public H. Langer-Williamson announced that the Sports and Music Boosters were given $6000 each from the concession stand income. Presentation Tracy Enslen presented a $1000 check from The American Dairy Association & Dairy Council to the Food Service Department for a grant towards a milk vending machine. President s Report G. Smith expressed gratitude to the outgoing Board Members for their unselfish service. He also mentioned the accomplishments of the Board this past year and thanked them for the opportunity to be President.
Recognition Motion by G. Frank, seconded by R. Learn, to approve the Student Academic Recognition Program, as Open Positions Motion by J. Sonney, seconded by L. Twargoski, to approve the opening of the following positions: Football Cheerleading Advisor, Cross Country Coach, Head Football Coach, Golf Coach, Boys Soccer Coach, Girls Soccer Coach, and Volleyball Coach for the 2004/2005 season. Motion carried unanimously. Policy Motion by G. Frank, seconded by L. Twargoski, to approve the Second Reading of Policy 113, Special Education, and Policy 113.1, Discipline of Students with Disabilities, as Book Disposal Motion by W. Bell, seconded by R. Learn, to approve the disposal of library books from Clark Elementary School, as Field Trip Motion by G. Frank, seconded by R. Learn, to approve a field trip to Washington D.C. National Leadership Forum, as ACCESS Motion by G. Frank, seconded by L. Twargoski, to approve ACCESS Project Billing Agreement with IU5 for 2003-2004 school year, as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Nextel Motion by R. Learn, seconded by L. Twargoski, to approve the contract with Nextel Partners, Inc. effective October 31, 2003, as Note: Mr. P. Shickler arrived at 7:20 P.M. Treasurer s Report Motion by B. Palisin, seconded by L. Twargoski, to accept the Treasurer s Report, as
Business Adm. K. Dolak gave the Business Administrator s Reports as per attached. Motion by J. Sonney, seconded by G. Frank, to accept the reports. Motion carried unanimously. Bills Motion by L. Twargoski, seconded by J. Sonney, to approve payment of the bills with the exception of payments to Patrick Brown, as Motion by L. Twargoski, seconded by B. Palisin, to approve payment of bills to Patrick Brown, as presented. Motion carried. W. Bell Yes G. Frank Yes C. Himes Abstain R. Learn Yes B. Palisin Yes G. Smith Yes J. Sonney Yes P. Shickler Yes L. Twargoski Yes Bond Underwriter Motion by J. Sonney, seconded by W. Bell, to approve PNC Capital Markets as Bond Underwriter with direction to take all necessary steps to prepare information needed to issue refinancing bonds. Motion carried unanimously. Bond Counsel Motion by J. Sonney, seconded by L. Twargoski, to appoint Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall & Sennett, PC as Bond Counsel. Motion carried unanimously. Amend Agenda Motion by G. Frank, seconded by L. Twargoski, to amend the agenda to add Bond Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Bond Resolution Motion by P. Shickler, seconded by L. Twargoski, to approve the Bond Resolution, as Fund Transfers Motion by J. Sonney, seconded by W. Bell, to approve the resolution for Construction Fund Transfer, as
Audit Report Motion by G. Frank, seconded by R. Learn, to accept the Independent Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003, as Food Service Report The Food Service Report is in the Board packet. Instructional Motion by B. Palisin, seconded by L. Twargoski, to approve instructional substitutes, workshops, annual leaves, resignations, status changes, and new employment, subject to required documentation and clearances, as Non-Instructional Motion by G. Frank, seconded by B. Palisin, to approve all non-instructional substitutes, resignations, status changes, and new employment, subject to required documentation and clearances, as Supplemental Motion by B. Palisin, seconded by L. Twargoski, to approve all resignations and employment relative to supplemental contracts, subject to required documentation and clearances, as FYI The Organization and Board Meeting is Monday, December 1, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. in the High School Library. Public None Executive Session & Adjournment Board went into executive session for Personnel & Legal Reasons from 7:46 P.M. until 8:03 P.M. Meeting adjourned at 8:04 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, G. Fuller, Board Secretary