SOMERSET COUNTY TECHNOLOGY CENTER (MINUTES) August 20, 2009 MaryAnn Foxwell, Special Projects Coordinator, was introduced to the Joint Operating Committee. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger seconded by David Tims, prevailed to go into executive session at 6:35 pm EDST for personnel reasons. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. Executive session ended at 7:05 pm EDST. The monthly meeting of the Somerset County Technology Center Joint Operating Committee was held on Thursday evening, August 20, 2009. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., EDST by Chairman Shandor. I. Call to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Shandor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Of the eight member districts, roll call showed a total of 7 districts represented as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Tims, Rockwood Area Keith Perl, Shanksville-Stonycreek Andra Snyder, Somerset Area Dean Frazee, Turkeyfoot Area David Faidley Jr., Meyersdale Area Dorothy Gindlesperger, Shade-Central City William Friedline, Somerset Area Allan Shandor, North Star Area MEMBERS ABSENT: Ben Scheller, Berlin Area INTRODUCTIONS/VISITORS PRESENT: Dr. David Pastrick, Chief School Administrator Georgia A. Yeager, Administrative Director Karen Remick, Assistant Administrator Tom Wojcicki, Adult Education Coordinator Sherry Shaw, Board Secretary/Fiscal Manager II. Public Comment III. Acceptance of Agenda and Agenda Items A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Faidley, prevailed to accept the agenda and agenda items as amended. Section 508 vote: All delegates voted in the affirmative.
IV. Executive Session V. Minutes A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Faidley, prevailed to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2009, Joint Operating Committee Meeting as VI. VII. Financial Reports A motion by William Friedline, seconded by Andra Snyder, prevailed to approve financial reports listed under section VI. Financial Reports, paragraphs A and B as (ATTACHMENT #1) Program/Project Reports A. Director s Report Georgia Yeager Mrs. Yeager spoke regarding the placement of the tower for the WAN Project. She also reviewed the policy adoptions and revisions. Andra Snyder left meeting at 7:25 p.m. B. Assistant Administrator s Report Karen Remick Mrs. Remick reviewed the changes for both the Student Handbook and the Staff Handbook. C. Adult Education Report Tom Wojcicki Mr. Wojcicki updated the JOC on adult programs. He also presented a brochure for the partnership of SCTC and ACM. D. Business Manager Report Sherry Shaw Mrs. Shaw spoke about the temporary beginning salary and the temporary teacher salaries for 2009-10 stating that both Rockwood and Berlin School Districts have not approved their teacher contracts. That is why the salaries are temporary. She also spoke regarding PSERS payment to the state. VIII. Committee and Administrative Reports A. Education & Personnel Report- Dorothy Gindlesperger 1. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by William Friedline, prevailed to approve staff trips as presented. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. (ATTACHMENT #2) 2. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by Keith Perl, prevailed to ratify the mileage for Vanessa Gardner to attend the Educator Workshop at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 3. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to approve the revision of Teacher Handbook for instructors of the Somerset County Technology Center for the 2009-10 school year. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative.
4. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to approve the list of substitute instructors as presented pending receipt of all applicable clearances. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 5. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to approve the list of substitute Maintenance Personnel and Administrative substitutes as presented pending receipt of all applicable clearances. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 6. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by Keith Perl, prevailed to approve the list of substitute instructors at a rate of $80.00/day, substitute support employees at the rate of $7.25/hour, and administrative substitute employees at the rate of $250/day for the Somerset County Technology Center during the 2009-10 school year. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 7. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to approve to advertise for substitute teachers and maintenance workers. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 8. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Faidley, prevailed to approve to advertise for any vacancies that require immediate replacement. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 9. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to approve the payment of five non student days for Adam Pyle at the daily substitute rate of $80/day to prepare for the start of the year for the Machine Shop program. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 10. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to accept the resignation of Teresa Sipe as Networking Instructor. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 11. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to appoint Nancy Scarton to the Networking Instructor position at the minimum starting salary with all rights and benefits according to the Agreement with the SCTC PSEA pending clearances and all other paperwork. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 12. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to ratify the motion of May 21, 2009 to read approve a 3-day, new student orientation for Cosmetology Students, August 17-19, 2009, at the current year per diem rate (estimated $297.46/day) for Mrs.Melony Gaudlip, Cosmetology Instructor. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 13. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Faidley, prevailed to approve payment of three days for Alisha Petro at $52.85/day to assist with new student orientation in the Cosmetology area. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 14. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to approve payment of five non student days for James Durkos at the daily substitute rate of $80/day to prepare for the start of the year for the Electrical Occupations program. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 15. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by David Faidley, prevailed to approve Northwood Realty Services, The Ken and Rita Halverson Team, to
represent Somerset County Technology Center in the sale of the student built modular home. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 16. A motion by Dorothy Gindlesperger, seconded by William Friedline, prevailed to authorize the administration to interview for the Electrical Occupations opening and hire at a salary not to exceed $40,000. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. B. Buildings, Grounds, Equipment & Supply Committee- David Faidley, Jr. 1. A motion by David Faidley, seconded by Keith Perl, prevailed to approve Sting Communication to construct the tower on the roof for the IU 08 WAN Project. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. C. Negotiations Committee- Dean Frazee D. Budget & Finance Committee- William Friedline 1. A motion by William Friedline, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to award the contract to provide the coal to the Somerset County Technology Center for the 2009-10 heating season to Wicklow Fuel Co. at a rate of $123.80/ton washed as 2. A motion by William Friedline, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to approve the beginning instructor salary for the Somerset County Technology Center for the 2009-10 school year as presented until such time as the final salary can be calculated. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 3. A motion by William Friedline, seconded by David Tims, prevailed to approve the the temporary increase of salary for instructors for the 2009-10 fiscal year as presented until such time as the final salaries can be calculated. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. E. Policy Committee- Keith Perl 1. A motion by Keith Perl, seconded by William Friedline, prevailed to authorize placement of revised Uncompensated Leave policies no.339 with indicated change on page 1, no.439 and no.539 on view for public inspection for 30 days as 2. A motion by Keith Perl, seconded by William Friedline, prevailed to authorize placement of revised Use of Medication Policy no.210 on view for public inspection for 30 days as presented. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. 3. A motion by Keith Perl, seconded by William Friedline, prevailed to authorize placement of revised Job Related and Travel Expenses policy no.331, no.431 and no.531 on view for public inspection for 30 days as presented with the addition of no alcohol on reimbursement for meals. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative. IX. Correspondence and Information
X. Executive Sessions (S) XI. Other Items For Action XII. Additional Items 1. The September meeting of the Joint Operating Committee is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2009, at 7:00 pm EDST, in the Board Room of the Somerset County Technology Center. XIII. Adjournment 1. A motion by David Tims, seconded by William Friedline, prevailed to adjourn the meeting. Section 508 vote: All delegates present voted in the affirmative.