MARCH 6, 2017 WORK SESSION MINUTES A Work Session was held by the Purchase Line Board of Education on Monday, March 6, 2017, in the District Boardroom. Mr. Scott Gearhart, President, called the meeting to order at this time, 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Scott Beer, Michele Buterbaugh, Sandra Fyock, Pamela Gardner, Scott Gearhart, Raymond Kauffman, Roy Markle, William Pearce, and Kevin Smith. (9-0) Others present were: Joseph Bradley, James Price, Thomas Aurandt, Thomas Grierson, Dawn Fetsko, Abbey Romagna, Carl Jones, Charles Shingle, Breanna Voris, Barbara Markle, Lemmon Dishong, Diane Fenton, and Mike Bridge. Public Comment 04013 Call to Order Members Present Others Present Public Comment Mike Bridge Right to Know Personnel Discussion A. Hire 5-Hour Custodian $9.64 Per Hour B. Resignation Rose Smith, Lunch Monitor Effective March 13, 2017 C. Leave of Absence Request Lois Anderchin, Cafeteria Employee Beginning March 3, 2017 For Approximately 4-6 Weeks D. Approve Additional Substitute Teacher 1. Nicole Tyger Music K-12 E. Approve Additional Support Staff Substitutes 1. Kimberly Felton Custodian 2. Rose Smith Aide, Cafeteria, Custodian, and Lunch Monitor Athletic and Music A. Hire Assistant Football Coach For 2017-18 School Year B. Hire Assistant Football Coach For 2017-18 School Year Entry Level Salary $2,500 C. Approve Additional Volunteers for 2017 Musical Jennifer Beer, Raymond Kauffman, Heather Powell, and Julianna Scott D. Approve Additional Athletic Volunteers for 2016-17 1. Baseball Guy R. Ferguson 2. Softball Mikhala Stover Buildings and Grounds A. Building Request Purchase Line Sports Boosters and Rebecca Hudak Request Use of High School Cafeteria Girls Basketball Banquet for Elementary and High School Players Date to be Determined 6-9 p.m. Waiver of Building Fees Requested (The Sports Boosters will be responsible for the cost of cafeteria employees.) Mr. Bradley clarified the date for this request is tentatively April 4 th.
Curriculum and Education A. Approve 2017-18 Calendar 04014 Discussion Continues Transportation A. Approve Additional Tri County Driver Richard Wilhelm Technology A. Website Hosting Recommendation Edlio $2,892.33 Includes $1,392.33 for Website Product (Prorated for 2016-17) and $1,500 One Time Setup and Design Fee Negotiations A. Consideration Act 93 Extension Miscellaneous A. Request Rebecca Bouch and 3 Students Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region 2 Band Port Alleghany, PA March 23-25, 2017 Request $1,184.25 District Funds B. Request Rebecca Bouch and Possibly 3 Students Pennsylvania Music Educators Association State Festival and Conference Erie, PA April 19-22, 2017 Request $2,473.37 District Funds (Request is Pending Audition Results from Region Band on March 23-25) C. Request Paula Saylor and 1 Student Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Annual In-Service Conference and All-State Chorus Erie, PA April 19-22, 2017 Request $1,666.63 District Funds D. Request Michael Thom, Clarine Beatty, and 23 Students National Honor Society Trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo April 28, 2017 Request $503 and Bus Transportation District Funds E. Request Fee for CPR Training/Certification Barbara Markle $30 Fee Plus $10 Per Person for Cards Cost Not to Exceed $1,000 Title II Funds Mr. Aurandt F. Request Renewal of Reading A-Z License (One Year) $109.95 Title I Funds Mr. Aurandt Executive Session Executive Session A motion by Mrs. Gardner, second by Mr. Beer, to go into Executive Session for Legal no further action will be taken after the session. Voice vote was favorable. Motion carried by All members present at the meeting were included. Joseph Bradley and Abbey Romagna were also included. The executive session began at this time, 7:36 p.m. The executive session ended at this time, 8:17 p.m. The meeting was called back to order.
Adjournment There being no further business, a motion by Mr. Kauffman, second by Mrs. Gardner, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote was favorable. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at this time, 8:17 p.m. 04015 Adjournment Respectfully Submitted, Breanna L. Voris, Board Secretary Approved April 10, 2017 blv Scott Gearhart President
MARCH 13, 2017 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A Regular Meeting was held by the Purchase Line Board of Education on Monday, March 13, 2017, beginning at 7:03 p.m., in the District Boardroom. Mr. Scott Gearhart, President, called the meeting to order. The following members were present: Scott Beer, Michele Buterbaugh, Sandra Fyock, Pamela Gardner, Scott Gearhart, Raymond Kauffman, Roy Markle, William Pearce, and Kevin Smith. (9-0) Others present were: Joseph Bradley, James Price, Thomas Aurandt, Thomas Grierson, Dawn Fetsko, Abbey Romagna, Carl Jones, Breanna Voris, Ron Repak Solicitor, Sean Yoder of the Indiana Gazette, Lemmon Dishong, Barb Markle, Melinda Knapp, Chris Welch, Jodie Kauffman, Donna Gearhart, and Diane Fenton. Public Comment 04016 Call to Order Members Present Others Present Public Comment Chris Welch Candidacy for Magisterial District Court Secretary of the Board, Ms. Breanna L. Voris A motion by Mrs. Gardner, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve minutes of meetings on February 6 and 13, 2017. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Approval of February Minutes Announced Executive Session Held on March 13, 2017 (Personnel) Treasurer s Report Mrs. Abbey Romagna, Business Manager Mrs. Romagna presented the following treasurer s report for February 2017: General Account beginning book balance, February 1, 2017, $9,303,976.38; total receipts $1,498,037.09; total disbursements $1,437,202.75; net change in tax accounts $297.02; leaving an ending book balance, February 28, 2017, of $9,365,107.74. The Capital Reserve Account beginning book balance,february 1, 2017, $250,439.53; total receipts $0.00; total disbursements $0.00; leaving an ending book balance, February 28, 2017, of $250,439.53. A motion by Mr. Kauffman, second by Mrs. Fyock, to approve this report and all supporting documentation. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mr. Smith, second by Mrs. Fyock, to approve payment of General Fund Listed Bills in the amount of $532,261.74, as listed. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mr. Kauffman, second by Mr. Beer, to approve the Food Service Financial Reports and all supporting documentation for February 2017, as presented. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mrs. Fyock, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve payment of Food Service Listed Bills in the amount of $181,354.95, as listed. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Treasurer s Report Listed Bills General Fund Food Service Financial Report Listed Bills Food Services
A motion by Mr. Beer, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the High School Activity Accounts Report, as presented, for February 2017. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. 04017 High School Activity Accounts Personnel A motion by Mr. Kauffman second by Mr. Beer, to hire Thomas McGee as 5-Hour Custodian $9.64 Per Hour Pending receipt of negative drug and alcohol testing results. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mr. Beer, second by Mr. Smith, to approve the resignation of Rose Smith, Lunch Monitor Effective March 13, 2017. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mrs. Fyock, second by Mr. Beer, to approve the leave of absence request of Lois Anderchin, Cafeteria Employee Beginning March 3, 2017 For Approximately 4-6 Weeks. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mr. Beer, second by Mrs. Buterbaugh, to approve the leave of absence request of Patricia Riva, Cafeteria Employee Beginning March 13, 2017 For Approximately 4-6 Weeks. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mrs. Gardner, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the leave of absence request of Melissa Lynch, Elementary Teacher Beginning March 6, 2017, through End of 2016-17 School Year. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mrs. Fyock, second by Mr. Pearce, to approve additional substitute teacher: Nicole Tyger Music K-12 A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Motion carried by A motion by Mr. Kauffman, second by Mrs. Gardner, to approve additional Support Staff substitutes: Melissa Bennett Custodian Kimberly Felton Custodian Rose Smith Aide, Cafeteria, Custodian, and Lunch Monitor A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Motion carried by Thomas McGee Hired Rose Smith Resignation LOA Lois Anderchin LOA Patricia Riva LOA Melissa Lynch Additional Substitute Teacher N. Tyger Additional Support Staff Substitutes Athletic and Music Mr. Scott Beer A motion by Mrs. Fyock, second by and Mr. Kauffman, to hire Chad Small as Assistant Football Coach for 2017-18 School Year. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mr. Kauffman, second by Mr. Smith, to hire Brad Dubetsky as Assistant Football Caoch for 2017-18 School Year Entry Level Salary $2,500. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Chad Small Hired Brad Dubetsky Hired
A motion by Mrs. Fyock, second by Mrs. Buterbaugh, to approve additional volunteers for 2017 musical Jennifer Beer, Raymond Kauffman, Heather Powell, and Julianna Scott. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Motion carried by A motion by Mrs. Fyock, second by Mrs. Buterbaugh, to approve additional athletic volunteers for 2016-17: Baseball Guy R. Ferguson Softball Mikhala Stover A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Motion carried by 04018 Additional Musical Volunteers Additional Athletic Volunteers Mr. Beer brought up discussion regarding athletic reimbursements for longevity and asked for other suggestions from the Board. Curriculum and Education Mrs. Sandra Fyock A motion by Mrs. Gardner, second by Mr. Beer, to approve 2017-18 Calendar, as presented. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Motion carried by Mrs. Fyock thanked all who were involved in making the calendar work. 2017-18 Calendar Buildings and Grounds Mr. Roy Markle A motion by Mrs. Fyock, second by Mr. Beer, to approve building request Purchase Line Sports Boosters and Rebecca Hudak Use of High School Cafeteria Girls Basketball Banquet for Elementary and High School Players April 4, 2017 6-9 p.m. Waiver of Building Fees Requested (The Sports Boosters will be responsible for the cost of cafeteria employees.) A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Building Request PL Sports Boosters & Rebecca Hudak Transportation Mr. William Pearce A motion by Mr. Pearce, second by Mrs. Fyock, to approve additional Tri-County Driver Richard Wilhelm. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Additional Tri- County Driver Technology Mrs. Pamela Gardner A motion by Mr. Markle, second by Mr. Beer, to approve Website Hosting Recommendation Edlio $2,892.33 Includes $1,392.33 for Website Product (Prorated for 2016-17) and $1,500 One Time Setup and Design Fee. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Executive Session Website Hosting Edlio Executive Session A motion by Mrs. Fyock, second by Mr. Beer, to go into Executive Session for Negotiations. Voice vote was favorable. All members present at the meeting were included. Joseph Bradley, Ron Repak, and Administrators were also included.
The executive session began at this time, 7:27 p.m. The executive session ended at this time, 7:35 p.m. The meeting was called back to order. 04019 Negotiations Mr. Kevin Smith A motion by Mr. Beer, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve Act 93 Extension, as presented. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Motion carried by Act 93 Extension Legislative Mr. Raymond Kauffman No Report Finance Mrs. Michele Buterbaugh No Report Administrator Reports James Price, High School Principal, and Thomas Aurandt, Assistant High School Principal A motion by Mr. Markle, second by Mrs. Gardner, to approve the staff request of Rebecca Bouch and 3 Students Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region 2 Band Port Allegheny, PA March 23-25, 2017 Request $1,184.25 District Funds. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mrs. Fyock, second by Mr. Beer, to approve the staff request of Rebecca Bouch and Possibly 3 Students Pennsylvania Music Educators Association State Festival and Conference Erie, PA April 19-22, 2017 Request $2,473.37 District Funds (Request is Pending Audition Results from Region Band on March 23-25). A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mrs. Gardner, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the staff request of Paula Saylor and 1 Student Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Annual In- Service Conference and All-State Chorus Erie, PA April 19-22, 2017 Request $1,666.63 District Funds. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. A motion by Mrs. Fyock, second by Mr. Beer, to approve the staff request of Michael Thom, Clarine Beatty, and 23 Students National Honor Society Trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo April 28, 2017 Request $503 and Bus Transportation District Funds. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Staff Request PMEA Region II Band Staff Request PMEA State Festival & Conference Staff Request PMEA All-State Chorus Staff Request NHS Trip Announced dates of the musical 3/30, 31, and 4/1 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Handed out Heritage Conference booklets to the board and talked about the competition. Thomas Grierson Elementary Principal Spoke about Kindergarten Registration. Stated he had 52 families sign up for Kindergarten. Dawn Fetsko Supervisor of Special Education Spoke about early intervention.
Thomas Aurandt Federal Programs Coordinator requests: A motion by Mr. Kauffman, second by Mr. Smith, to approve the following Fee for CPR Training/Certification DMS Safety Services AHA Training Center $30 Fee Plus $10 Per Person for Cards Cost Not to Exceed $1,000 Title II Funds Renewal of Reading A-Z License (One Year) $109.95 Title I Funds o Mr. Markle called for discussion and spoke about being a volunteer instructor for this training. A voice vote was called, all members present in favor. Motion carried by 04020 CPR Training & Reading A-Z License Renewal Thanked Mr. and Mrs. Markle for coming in as instructors for the CPR training. Abbey Romagna, Business Manager Cafeteria Participation Report February 2017 Reminded the Board of the Finance Committee Meeting on Monday, March 20 th, at 6:00 p.m. Cafeteria Participation Report Carl Jones Maintenance Supervisor Monthly Maintenance Report Spoke about having the fields ready for spring sports. Discussed date for Building and Grounds Committee meeting. Mr. Markle stated he will get a date for later in the month (April). Maintenance Report Other Reports ARIN Report Mrs. Pamela Gardner ARIN Report Stated ARIN passed their budget last month. Spoke about a District Analysis that ARIN put together of all the District schools. Reminded everyone of the ARIN Banquet on April 18 th. ICTC Joint Operating Committee Report Mr. William Pearce ICTC Report Spoke about ICTC receiving an award for being one of the best tech schools in the state. Solicitor Comments Mr. Ronald Repak, Esq. Spoke about the Education Law Report Superintendent Comments Mr. Joseph A. Bradley Spoke about an article in the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat newspaper. Congratulated Whitney Lowe on advancing to All-State Chorus. Solicitor Comments Superintendent Comments Mr. Kauffman spoke about participating in Read Across America Day at the Elementary.
Adjournment There being no further business, a motion by Mr. Beer, second by Mr. Kauffman, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote was favorable. The meeting was adjourned at this time, 7:55 p.m. 04021 Adjournment Respectfully Submitted, Breanna L. Voris, Board Secretary Approved April 10, 2017 Scott Gearhart President Committee Meetings held in March 2017: 3/20 Finance Committee 6:00 p.m. District Boardroom 3/27 Curriculum and Education Committee 6:30 p.m. District Boardroom 3/27 Technology Committee 7:30 p.m. District Boardroom blv