PYMATUNING VALLEY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION November 21, 2016 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES The Pymatuning Valley Local Board of Education met in regular session on Monday November 21, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the High School Lecture Room with the following members present: President Duane Marcy, Vice President Eric Senor, Mr. Curtis Harvey, Mr. Josh Peyton, and Mrs. Margaret Struna. President Marcy invited all present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by each person introducing themselves. Mr. Candela, along with Mr. Senor representing on behalf of the Pymatuning Area Chamber of Commerce, presented each student of the month with a certificate. Mr. Wolfert introduced Elan Murphy, September Middle School student of the month. Mr. Wolfert introduced Zachary Benton, October Middle School student of the month. Mrs. Ruth introduced Claire Glotzbecker, October Primary School student of the month. Rebekah Short, October High School student of the month, was not present. Mrs. Glass along with students from her STEM class made a special presentation of the projects that they have worked on this school year. Each building principal gave a brief update for their buildings. There was correspondence read concerning resignation letters from two classified staff members. Mr. Harvey moved to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2016 Regular Session Meeting with Mr. Senor seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed. Mr. Harvey moved to approve the Financial Reports for October with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Senor- Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed.
Mr. Peyton moved to approve the Payments of Bills for October with Mr. Senor seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed Mr. Harvey moved to approve the Investments for October with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Senor- Abstain, President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed. No one spoke during the time for public comment on agenda items. There was no old business. Mr. Candela recommended that the board approve the following employment issues and Mr. Candela asked for a combined vote from the Board on recommendations 1 through 2 with no objections from the Board: 1. Employment Recommendations: a. Accept the resignation of Catherine Laderer, Bus Driver effective November 4, 2016. b. Accept the resignation of Josh Vickery, Custodian effective November 21, 2016. c. Employ Tracy Decker as a Substitute Bus Driver effective October 27, 2016. d. Employ Scott Keller under a one year activity contract as an Assistant Swim Coach effective for the 2016-2017 school year. d. Non-renew the following activity contracts: a. Paul Stofan Varsity Volleyball Coach b. Sean Freeman Assistant Football Coach c. Adrienne Dubic Jr. High Volleyball Coach 2. Approve the following volunteers for the 2016 winter season pending proof of completed criminal background check and any necessary coaching requirements: a. Wrestling Robert Miller, Ben Pittman, Doug Jones and Roberta Benedict. b. Swimming Jason Hockran, Michele Hockran, Mark Limestoll, Bob Ward and Malynda Russell. c. Boys Basketball Scott Orahood, Assistant and Freshman Coach.
Mrs. Struna made a motion to approve the Superintendent s recommendations 1 through 2 with Mr. Senor seconding the motion. Roll call: Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, President Marcy- Yes. Motion passed. Mr. Candela asked for a combined vote from the Board on Superintendent recommendations 3 through 6 with no objections from the Board. 3. Approve a United Way personal day to (1) Classified employee and (1) Certified employee for the 2016-2017 school year (Exhibit A ). 4. Approve the following open enrollment student: a. Matthew Sanchez Gr. 12, Jefferson Schools 5. Approve the Track Budget and Purpose Statement (Exhibit B ). 6. Approve the following Out of State field trips: a. Boys and Girls Track Team to Slippery Rock University, PA Feb. 26, 2017. b. PV Ski Club to Peek N Peak Resort, NY Dec. 28, 2016, Jan. 15, 2017 and Feb. 19, 2017. Mr. Peyton made a motion to approve Superintendent recommendations 3 through 6 with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed. Mr. Candela recommended that the Board approve the Treasurer to create the following new funds and to establish necessary receipt and appropriation accounts: 7. a. Fund 018-9061 Public Support Primary School 3 rd Grade Store b. Fund 018-9062 Public Support Primary School Art Supplies c. Fund 200-9071 Scholastic Bowl Mrs. Struna made a motion to approve the creation of new funds with Mr. Senor seconding the motion. Roll call: Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton- Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed.
Mr. Candela recommended that the Board accept the following donations: 8. a. PV Athletic Boosters donated the following: 1. $3,500.00 to the Swim Team account to pay for lane rentals at Spire. 2. $800.00 to the Basketball Program for the purchase of HUDL, an on-line resource for coaches. 3. $2,195.00 for the purchase of a track timing stand. 4. $2,500.00 to go towards the purchase of Track team warm-ups. b. The Growth Partnership of Ashtabula donated $1,000.00 to the Multimedia Class. c. Andover Auto Parts donated $200.00 and Andover Eagles Club donated $150.00 to help with the costs of Track Team warm-ups. d. PV FFA Alumni donated $500.00 to the FFA account to help with costs of the National Convention. e. Andover Gun Raffle donated $1,500.00 to the Wrestling Team for their services at the gun raffle. f. The following donated monies towards the Internet Safety guest speaker: 1. H&H Enterprise - $1,000.00 2. PVMS PTO - $250.00 3. PVPS PTO - $250.00 4. Andover Police Auxiliary - $800.00 Mr. Senor made a motion to accept the donations with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed. During time for staff with concerns Mr. Jackson thanked the Board for the great job that they do. President Marcy also thanked the Board of its efforts, and Mr. Senor thanked Mr. Jackson of his efforts.
During time for Board members to speak, Mr. Harvey thanked the Board for its efforts. Mr. Senor complimented the services of the Internet Safety guest speaker. President Marcy inquired if the Internet Safety guest speaker could come back again and speak to our middle school students. President Marcy discussed the idea of possibly looking into FASTER training for select staff members in order to improve upon the safety of the school district. No one spoke during the time for the public to speak. At 7:16 pm Mr. Senor made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Senor-Yes, Mrs. Struna- Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Peyton-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed.