Jim Thorpe Area School District Regular Meeting of the Jim Thorpe School Board of Education March 12, 2012 ROLL CALL GENERAL BUSINESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VISITORS The Regular Meeting of the Jim Thorpe School Board of Education was opened at the District Office with a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The following directors were present: William Allison, Pearl Downs-Sheckler, Thomas Henry, Clement McGinley, Dennis McGinley, John Partenio, Randall Smith and Gerald Strubinger. Administrators present: Barbara Conway, Superintendent, Lauren Kovac, Business Manager/Board Secretary, Thomas Lesisko, High School Principal, Brian Gasper, Penn Kidder Principal and Holly Mordaunt, L.B. Morris Principal. Also present: Jerome Brown, Director of Technology, Ted LaRizzio, Director of Buildings & Grounds, William Juracka, Director of Transportation & Security and Attorney Gregory Mousseau, Solicitor. Visitors present: John Marchione, Shannon Kane, Angelina O Rourke, Kathy Saxon, Lois McArdle, Terry Ciavaglia, Kathy Schultz, Walter Schultz, Bart Springer, Mike Spirk, Trudy Miller, Jacqueline Verhauz, Keith Blackwell, Taylor Smela, Maria Miller, Danielle Condly, Ann Heagney, Kris Newbern and Heather Bacsick, representing the Times News. Ms. Trudy Miller spoke regarding AYP and urged the Board to make PSSA s a graduation requirement. Ms. Kris Newbern questioned our math figures. Ms. B. Conway stated the Math Department will be doing a presentation this evening. Ms. Kris Newbern also questioned where we are regarding discussion about activity buses. Dr. C. McGinley said it will be discussed at the next Finance Meeting. Ms. Kris Newbern also questioned if the Citizen s Advisory Committee has been formed. Dr. C. McGinley stated it would be approved at the next meeting. Mr. Bart Springer stated he encourages the Board to pass PSSA requirements. EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Dr. C. McGinley reported that an Executive Session was held and no decisions were made. Motion by Mr. D. McGinley, seconded by Mr. T. Henry, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: Under the Head of the Question: Mr. G. Strubinger questioned starting after Labor Day. Ms. B. Conway stated we try to have a common calendar with surrounding school districts
and they have all been approved already. Mr. G. Strubinger stated we should look into this for the 2013-14 school year. Approval of Minutes of February 27, 2012 Board Meeting; Approval/ February 2012 Athletic Report; Approval/ Repository Sales; Approval/ Homebound Instruction Elementary Student (medical); Approval/ Adoption of 2012-13 JTASD School Calendar; Approval/ Adoption of Policies; Approval/ Permission to discard Victory V-Line Deli Station from High School; Approval/Completed Applications. APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS Motion by Mr. D. McGinley, seconded by Mr. T. Henry, to approve the Financials as presented: Bills payable Area; Bills payable Cafeteria; Treasurer s Report; Tax Collector s Report. OLD BUSINESS COMMITTEE BUSINESS ATHLETIC COMMITTEE APPROVAL/ VOLUNTEER TRACK COACH Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Mr. T. Henry, to approve Volunteer Track Coach, Mr. Robert Wagner, as presented. 2
Mr. D. McGinley stated the Board will have interviews on Monday, March 26, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m. for a Girl s Soccer Coach. CAFETERIA & BUILDING COMMITTEE Mr. T. Henry questioned how our cafeteria and building projects are going. Mr. T. LaRizzio stated everything is coming along well. CARBON CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Mr. T. Henry stated there will be a meeting this Thursday at CCTI. CARBON LEHIGH INTERMEDIATE UNIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL/ 2012-13 FACILITIES PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT/RESOLUTION Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Dr. C. McGinley, to approve the 2012-13 Facilities Plan Committee Report & Resolution as presented. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE A presentation was given by Mr. Spirk from the Math Department regarding PSSA marks as a requirement for graduation. Mr. Spirk described the math programs and stated that the Math Department supports this requirement. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Mr. G. Strubinger stated the bills of interest were approved last week and a copy of it is in the PSBA Legislative Report. LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE NO UPDATE FINANCE & INSURANCE COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL: An informational packet was given regarding the Audit Exit Meeting scheduled for March 12, 2012 has been cancelled. Future date to be announced. 3
APPROVAL/ REFINANCING AGENT FOR 2007 BOND Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Mr. T. Henry, to approve the Refinancing Agent for 2007 Bond Janney Montgomery, as presented. POLICY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE APPROVAL/ EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT - LARIZZIO Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Mr. R. Smith, to approve the Employment Contract Director of Buildings & Grounds Mr. Ted LaRizzio, as presented. APPROVAL/ ADOPTION PSSA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Dr. C. McGinley, to approve the adoption of 11 th Grade PSSA Reading and Math tests as graduation requirements along with options as outlined, as presented. Roll call vote. MOTION PASSES (6-2) as follows: J. Partenio Nay R. Smith Nay APPROVAL/ EMPLOYMENT LTS HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER Motion by Dr. C. McGinley, seconded by Mr. T. Henry, to approve the employment for a Long Term Substitute for Health & Physical Education, Cynthia DePuy @ $41,785.00 as presented. Motion by Mr. T. Henry, seconded by Mr. G. Strubinger, to table above motion. 4
Roll call vote. MOTION FAILS (2-6) as follows: W. Allison Nay P. Downs-Sheckler Nay T. Henry Aye C. McGinley Nay D. McGinley Nay J. Melber Absent J. Partenio Nay R. Smith Nay Roll call vote for original motion. MOTION PASSES (6-2) as follows: T. Henry Nay C. McGinley Aye G. Strubinger Nay TRANSPORTATION & SECURITY COMMITTEE Mr. G. Strubinger questioned if Mr. W. Juracka was gathering information yet on activity buses. Mr. W. Juracka stated yes and he will let the Board know when he has everything. NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL/ GRADUATION DATE 6/7/12 Motion by Mr. D. McGinley, seconded by Mr. J. Partenio, to approve a Graduation Date Thursday, June 7, 2012, as presented. APPROVAL/ACCEPTANCE RESIGNATION/SEEK APPLICATIONS UNTIL MARCH 28, 2012 Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Mr. R. Smith, to approve the acceptance of resignation from Jeremy Melber effective immediately and to seek replacement applications until March 28, 2012, as presented. 5
APPROVAL TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 10, 2012 Motion by Dr. C. McGinley, seconded by Mr. G. Strubinger, to approve a Special Meeting to be held April 10, 2012, to discuss General Purposes as presented. FOR YOUR INFORMATION Information was given in the Board packets regarding suspensions, students of the month and the student Rotarian. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER L.B. MORRIS Mrs. H. Mordaunt stated she is very impressed by the teachers hard work in preparing for the PSSA s. PENN-KIDDER HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL FUNDS BASKETBALL Mr. B. Gasper stated the students are focusing on taking the PSSA s and mentioned that PK donated a little less than $18,000 to St. Jude s Children s Hospital. Mr. T. Lesisko stated the High School will be holding a prom fashion show this week and they are also holding a PSSA pep rally. Mr. T. Lesisko also stated the 9 th and 10 th graders are taking the ACT tests. Mr. J. Brown stated he was able to receive E-rate discounts which equates to around $50,000 in savings. Mr. G. Strubinger stated we should buy a time clock system with our capital funds and the library should be open in the evening for the public. Mr. D. McGinley congratulated the Girls Basketball team stating they have made school history. FINANCE Mr. J. Partenio stated there is a Finance Meeting Wednesday at 6:00. APPOINTMENT THANK YOU ADJOURNMENT Atty. G. Mousseau stated the meeting on April 10, 2012, is to appoint a new Board member and it must be done within 30 days. Dr. C. McGinley, Mr. J. Partenio, Mr. W. Allison and Mrs. P. Downs- Sheckler thanked everyone for coming out to the meeting. The Board Meeting adjourned at 8:33 PM. 6
Respectfully submitted, Lauren K. Kovac Business Manager / Board Secretary ATTEST: President 7