PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Monthly Voting Meeting January 22, 2019, 7:00 PM Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School Board Room M I N U T E S The January 22, 2019, Regular Voting Meeting of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area Board of School Directors was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Mrs. Timchak, Board President. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken with seven (7) members present and two (2) members absent. There was a motion by Todd Jeffries and seconded by Susan McGee to approve the November 13, 2018, Voting Meeting Minutes as presented. All were in favor. There was a motion by Robert Miller and seconded by Todd Jeffries to approve the December 5, 2018, Reorganization Meeting Minutes as presented. All were in favor. M. Belko, student representative, reported that 25 juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society. The Academic Decathlon competition was held, and three students received medals. February is Heart month, and they are selling t-shirts. February 1 st is Red Out day. District Band will be held on Thursday and Friday in Juniata. Take Down Cancer match raised a little over $10,000. Hannah Wildman, student representative, reported on her trip to New York City to march in the Macys Day Parade. Hannah recorded a song and was one of 17 students chosen out of 75 students. The students toured Times Square and Radio City Music Hall. Hannah told that the students practiced for twelve hours on Monday in preparation for the parade; they also practiced on Tuesday and Wednesday. The group was able to see Wicked on Broadway. Dr. Paladina read letter written by Mrs. Rebecca Timchak, Board President, to the School Board praising them for the hard work and dedication to the District. The Superintendent presented a certificate to each Board Member recognizing them for their service. He noted that consistency in leadership helps the District and stated that the Board is a great group to work with. Mrs. Timchak reported that there was an Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. for personnel. 1
Mrs. Timchak directed the following motions be presented. A. BUDGET, FINANCE & TRANSPORTATION - *Mr. Miller & Mr. Curtis 1. DISBURSEMENTS: Motion to approve the following disbursements from November 2, 2018, through December 28, 2018. $ 78,911.60 Athletic Account (checks 222865 to 222951) $ 205,685.88 Cafeteria Account (checks 509440 to 509462) $ 2,602,805.50 General Account (checks 43881 to 44242) $ 12,175.80 Student Activities Accounts (checks 814591 to 814611) $ 1,873.25 Construction Clearing Account (check 22335) $ 2,901,452.03 GRAND TOTAL 2. PAYROLL: 11/16/18 $561,692.75 12/14/18 $499,407.79 11/30/18 $494,858.84 12/28/18 $545,750.79 3. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE: Motion to replace Financial Accounting Software at a cost of $43,000, which includes data conversion and year 2+ at $18,500 per year. 4. HOMESTEAD/FARMSTEAD RESOLUTION: Motion to approve no increase in taxes above the set index of 3.3%. 5. FINANCIAL REPORT: Motion to approve the Cross Country annual Financial Report, as presented. B. BUILDING AND GROUNDS - *Mr. Curtis & Ms. McGee C. COMMUNITY RELATIONS *Mr. Jeffries & Mr. Miller D. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT *Mrs. Lamb & Mrs. Bush 1. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: Motion to approve a five (5) year Memorandum of Understanding between Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District, as presented. 2. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS: Motion to approve the field trip requests as presented. 3. 2019/2020 DISTRICT CALENDAR: Motion to approve the 2019/2020 District Calendar as presented. 2
4. 45 DAY PLACEMENT AGREEMENT: Motion to approve a 45 Day Placement Agreement between New Story School and Philipsburg- Osceola Area School District for the 2018/2019 school year, as presented. E. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - *Mrs. Bush & Mrs. Lamb 1. HIRE: Motion to approve hiring Rickey Droll as a 5.0 hour Utility Person, effective December 10, 2018. 2. CLOSE POSITION: Motion to close a full-time custodian position at Osceola Mills Elementary, effective immediately. 3. DATE OF HIRE: Motion to change the date of hire for Barbara Woods, a 5.0 hour District Wide Custodian, from December 3, 2018, to January 2, 2019. 4. TENURE: Motion to recognize the following teachers for tenure: Albright, Jordan Curtis, Matthew Farley, Taylor Fox, Ashton Malone, Jenna Torquato, Stephen 5. WILSON COLLEGE MASTERS OF EDUCATION PROGRAM: Motion to approve eligible members of the POEA with a minimum of Bachelor s +24 for credit reimbursement for Masters of Education credits being administered through Wilson College at a rate of $500 per credit, in accordance with the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 6. STUDENT TEACHING AFFILIATION AGREEMENT: Motion to approve the Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement between Grand Canyon University and Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District, as presented. 7. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Motion to approve Dr. Gregg Paladina to attend the Mid Atlantic training provided by IU15 from March 13 through 15, 2019. 8. UNPAID DAYS: Motion to approve a request from a from a part-time Custodian for unpaid days on December 26, 27, 28, and 31, 2018, due to exhausting all personal days; sick days not permitted for reason requested. 9. UNPAID DAY: Motion to approve a request from a School Officer for an unpaid day on May 3, 2019, due to exhausting all personal days; sick days not permitted for reason requested. 10. UNPAID DAYS: Motion to approve a request from a part-time Custodian for unpaid days on March 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2019, due to exhausting all personal days; sick days not permitted for reason requested. 3
11. UNPAID DAYS: Motion to approve a request from a Teacher for additional child rearing leave from approximately April 25, 2019, through May 28, 2019. 12. UNPAID DAYS: Motion to approve a request from a part-time Special Education Instructional Assistant for unpaid days on February 7 and 8, 2019, due to exhausting all personal days; sick days cannot be used for reason requested. 13. POST: Motion to post a temporary vacancy for a 4.5 hour Library Technician position at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Senior High School, posting retroactive to January 16, 2019. 14. TRANSFER: Motion to transfer Jessica Paladina from a 4.5 hour Special Education Instructional Assistant at Philipsburg Elementary to a temporary 4.5 hour Library Technician at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Senior High School, effective January 23, 2019. F. POLICY COMMITTEE *Ms. McGee & Mr. Massung 1. POLICY 249: Motion to approve revising Policy 249, Bullying / Cyberbullying, as presented. 2. POLICY 810: Motion to approve revising Policy 810, Transportation, as presented. 3. PRINCIPLES FOR GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP: Motion to readopt the Principles for Governance and Leadership for the Philipsburg- Osceola Area School District, as presented. G. STUDENT AFFAIRS, EXTRA-CURRICULAR, DRUG & ALCOHOL PREVENTION, & STUDENT DISCIPLINE *Mrs. Droll and Mr. Jeffries 1. RESIGNATION: Motion to approve the resignation of Olivia Sidorick as the Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach, effective immediately. 2. POST: Motion Agenda to approve posting the Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach position, posting effective January 23, 2019. 3. APPROVE EXTRA-CURRICULAR POSITIONS: Motion to approve the following extra-curricular positions to be paid, beginning with the 2018/2019 school year and extending throughout the current contract. Fly Fishing Club (8 points) $2,795.28 Key Club (8 points) $2,795.28 Tri-M Music Club (2 points) $ 698.82 4
5.POSITION VOLUNTEERS: Motion to approve the following Position Volunteers: Brown, Scott Bumbarger, Cierra Glessner, Angela Glessner, Joshua Hughes, Keri Lobb, Matthew Marlow, Jessica McClelland, Elaina Veliky, Estelle H. TECHNOLOGY * Mr. Massung and Mrs. Droll CONSENT AGENDA: Note: All matters taken under this section are considered to be routine and action will be taken with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these Agenda and considered separately. Please refer to the Consent Agenda. There was a motion by Todd Jeffries and seconded by Linda Bush to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of G-4. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES 7 members present; motion carried unanimously. The following motion was pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. G. STUDENT AFFAIRS, EXTRA-CURRICULAR, DRUG & ALCOHOL PREVENTION, & STUDENT DISCIPLINE *Mrs. Droll and Mr. Jeffries 4. HIRE: Motion to hire the following extra-curricular positions for the 2018/2019 school year. Name Sports/Activity Remuneration Houtz, Brandon Middle School 5 & 6 Winter Choral Director $ 524.12 Houtz, Brandon Middle School 7 & 8 Winter Choral Director $ 733.76 Conte, Natalie Senior High Musical Director - 1 Play $1,467.52 Gonder, James Varsity Head Softball Coach $4,542.33 Dyke, Timothy Varsity Assistant Softball Coach $2,725.40 Watson, Jerry Varsity Assistant Softball Coach $2,725.40 Mandell, Susanna Junior High Head Softball Coach $2,725.40 Conklin, Amber Junior High Assistant Softball Coach $1,022.02 Taylor, John Junior High Assistant Softball Coach $1,022.03 Cartwright, William Volunteer Varsity Softball Coach Volunteer Herr, Michael Volunteer Softball Coach Volunteer Branthoover, Gerald Volunteer Varsity Softball Coach Volunteer Shedlock, Joseph Volunteer Varsity Softball Coach Volunteer Thal, James Volunteer Varsity Softball Coach Volunteer Wood, Brian Volunteer Varsity Softball Coach Volunteer 5
McKenzie, Jason Varsity Head Track & Field Coach $4,192.92 Langer, Ellen Varsity Assistant Track & Field Coach $2,515.75 Sidorick, Olivia Varsity Assistant Track & Field Coach $2,515.75 Warlow, Roy Varsity Assistant Track & Field Coach $2,515.75 Bowen, William A. Junior High Head Track & Field Coach $2,515.75 Robertson, Dragos Wrestling Volunteer Volunteer Harkins, Madison Non-teaching Position Per Contract Herr, Michael Non-teaching Position Per Contract McCamley, Tim Non-teaching Position Per Contract Sidorick, Olivia Non-teaching Position Per Contract There was a motion by Todd Jeffries and seconded by Susan McGee to approve. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES 6; NO 0; ABSTAIN 1 (Nancy Lamb). With no further business, the regular voting meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Veronica F. Lukaschunis, Board Secretary 6