JANUARY REGULAR MEETING January 20, 2014 P. 3170 The regular meeting of the Moshannon Valley Board of Education was held on January 20, 2014, in the District Office Board Room at the Moshannon Valley High School. Board President, Rodney Kitko, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance. ATTENDANCE Present: Robert Reed, Stacey Williams, Rodney Kitko, Larry Saupp, Cassandra Kitko, Albert Adams, John Bacher, Kris Bacher, Nathan Dotts Solicitor: Scott Etter, Esquire Student Representatives: Katherine Miller, Zach Bloom ADMINISTRATION ATTENDANCE Present: Tonya DeVecchis-Kerr, Superintendent, John Dibert, Elementary Principal, John Zesiger, HS Principal, Kris Albright, Assistant HS Principal, Sherri Campbell, Special Education Director, Greg Stark, Maintenance Supervisor, Elsie Harchak, Business Manager/Food Service Director PRESENTATIONS Representatives from the Leadership class requested permission from the board to allow students to use cell phones in the cafeteria during lunch. After discussion with the representatives of the Leadership class, the board agreed to a 1 month trial period. John Taylor, Parente Bearde, presented the 2012-13 local audit report to the board members. Mr. Taylor stated the district had a healthy fund balance. Mr. Taylor also noted that the cafeteria is operating with a very small profit. All board members received a copy of the 2012-13 audit report. Superintendent Tonya DeVecchis-Kerr announced that January is School Director Appreciation month and she recognized the board members by thanking each member for their service to the district. Student representatives Mr. Zack Bloom and Ms. Katherine Miller participated by reading school director facts. Student Representatives Katherine Miller reported on the use of cell phones. Mr. Zack Miller reported on raising funds for the prom. None RECOGNITION OF CITIZENS ADMINSTRATIVE REPORTS Mr. Zesiger, HS Principal Reported that Project Linus, headed by Mrs. Joan Kephart, donated 70 blankets this year. The HS band estimates new uniforms will cost $38,000. The band will raise $10,000 and is asking the district to fund the difference. Mr. Zesiger requested permission to move ahead with an open house for cyber students this year. Mr. John Dibert, Elementary Principal Reported the elementary report cards will be out on January 30 th and a bloodmobile is scheduled for February 3 rd by the National Honor Society. Mr. Kris Albright, Assistant Principal Reported on the breakfast challenge. The high school has extended the breakfast time, and students made a commercial to promote breakfast. Mr. Greg Stark Maintenance Supervisor, reported on the sewage treatment equipment listed by Tom Levine. The board discussed and agreed to put the equipment up for public bid.
P. 3171 Elsie Harchak, Business Manager, Food Service Director, Open Records Officer Invited board members to join students for breakfast and/or lunch during the week of January 20 th in recognition of School Director Appreciation month. Mrs. Harchak informed the board of the most recent right to know request from Pennsylvanians for Union Reform. Ms. Sherry Campbell, Special Education Director Reported that gifted surveys were mailed to parents. Ms. Campbell said she would like to develop a parent advisory committee. She is also holding meetings to improve student attendance. Superintendent Tonya DeVecchis-Kerr informed the board of the request from the YMCA to approve after school, before school and evening activity programs. Mr. Mel Curtis and Mrs. Cindy Lupton, representatives from the YMCA spoke to the board about the programs. COMMITTEE REPORTS CIU Mr. Reed told the board that he will email the minutes to all board members. Vo Tech Mr. Kitko announced Mr. Bill Weaver replaced Lois Richards as director of CCCTC. Policy Mr. Kitko requested Mr. Zesiger check into an advertising policy to sell advertising space on the athletic field fences. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Albert Adams, Seconded by Larry Saupp for an executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Start time: 8:37 PM; End time: 9:35 PM Mr. Rob Reed was excused at 8:55 PM MOTIONS LIST: CONSENT Motion by Albert Adams, seconded by Larry Saupp, to approve consent motions 1-6: 1. Change the April Regular Meeting date of the Moshannon Valley Board of Directors from Monday, April 21, 2014, to Tuesday, April 22, 2014. 2. Change the December Reorganization/General Voting Meeting date of the Moshannon Valley Board of Directors from Tuesday, December 2, 2014, to Wednesday, December 3, 2014. 3. Request permission from Bethany Brown for the 6th grade students to paint a mural on a hallway wall on the 2nd floor of the Elementary based on art work of artist Keith Haring. Paint is being donated by the Elementary PTO. 4. Field Trip Request from Todd Sproull, Music Director, to take students to the district band festival at Mifflin County High School on February 5, 2014. District budgeted transportation cost is $203.25. 5. Field Trip Request from B. Jean Nevling, National Honors Society Advisor, to take students on the NHS trip to Baltimore, MD, April 11 & 12, 2014. There is no cost to the District. 6. Field Trip Request from Jeff Zeak, Science Teacher, to take 8th annual Life Science trip to Parker
P. 3172 Dam State Park on April 23, 2014 in connection with Earth Day. District budgeted transportation cost is $235. Motion by Larry Saupp, seconded by Cassandra Kitko, to approve consent motion 7: 7. Approval to amend Policy 237, Electronic Devices, for a one month period beginning on February 1, 2014. This amendment would replace the second paragraph with the following wording: High School students may use cellular phones and other devices without the use of headphones, if used appropriately and respectfully, in the cafeteria during a student s designated lunch period. Elementary students are not permitted to use cellular telephones and other electronic devices during the school day. Use of cellular phones and other personal electronic devices is prohibited in the classrooms, media center, testing areas, hallways, in the art and music departments and shall be turned off and kept out of sight during all instructional times. Information Item: Elementary Notable Achievements MINUTES Motion by Stacey Williams seconded by Larry Saupp to approve the December minutes as presented subject to audit: Reorganization/General Voting Meeting December 3, 2013. Motion by Larry Saupp seconded by Stacey Williams to approve the B&G and January minutes as presented subject to audit: Building and Grounds Committee - December 3, 2013 Special Voting Session-January 9, 2014
P. 3173 PERSONNEL Motion by Albert Adams, seconded by Larry Saupp to approve personnel motions 1-5 1. Family and medical Leave request (FMLA) from employee #89 for the following estimated dates: March 1, 2014 through May 16, 2014. 2. Retirement of cafeteria employee, Kathleen Dufour, effective June 6, 2014. 3. Addition of Dimitri Sidorick to the 2013-14 Substitute Professional Staff Listing. 4. Addition of Ryan Doyle to the 2013-14 Substitute Emergency Certification Professional Staff Listing. 5. Addition of Traci Walborn to the 2013-14 Substitute Support Staff Listing. EXTRA CURRICULAR Motion by Albert Adams, seconded by Stacey Williams approve extra-curricular motions 1-5: 1. Request permission for Bethany Brown to create an Elementary Art Club. Attached is the proposed Elementary Art Club Constitution and By-laws. 2. Approval to extend an offer of employment to Gary Godin as the Head Softball Coach with salary pursuant to the current MVEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. 3. Accept the resignation of Jennifer Flick, assistant volleyball coach. 4. Accept the resignation of Jonathan Deemer, volleyball clock operator. 5. Advertise for Junior High Girls Head Softball Coach. PROGRAMS/CURRICULUM Motion by Cassandra Kitko, seconded by Stacey Williams to approve programs/curriculum motions 1-3
P. 3174 1. Approval of 2014-2015 High School Course Selection Guide. 2. Approval for Cyber Open House to encourage cyber students to return to the district, running the event in April on a date not to conflict with state testing. 3. Approval of the YMCA of Center County, Moshannon Valley Branch to implement the following programs: (a) an after school program for grades K-6 in the Elementary School; (b) before school program; and (c) Evening Activity Program based on interest. Begin date for programs would be Fall 2014. BUILDING AND GROUNDS Motion by Nathan Dotts, seconded by Larry Saupp to approve building and grounds motion 1 1. Advertise sale of equipment from sewer plant. Discussion Item: ESCO Project Update Maintenance Position Mr. Stark spoke to the board about the need for an additional maintenance person FISCAL 1. The following financial reports (November and December 2013): a. General Funds Balance Sheets, Summary Revenue and Expenditure Report, Tax Comparison Chart b. Capital Reserve Balance Sheets, Summary Revenue and Expenditure Report c. Athletic Association Report and Student Activity Account Report d. Special Athletic Fund Report e. Cafeteria Report f. Cafeteria Bills g. General Bills, Special Grant/Federal Projects Bills and Renovation/Construction Bills h. Interfund Transfers, General Fund Budget Transfers and Budget Amendments i. Investment Report
P. 3175 2. Approve the following as authorized individuals as authorized signatures for the distribution of the scholarship recipients of the Gretchen Hiller Charitable Trust. Tonya DeVecchis-Kerr, John Zesiger, Elsie Harchak. 3. 2014 IRS standard business mileage reimbursement in the amount of.56, effective January 1, 2014. 4. Participate in the CIU bid for general supplies for 2014-15. 5. Reappointment of Elsie Harchak as delegate to the Tax Collection Committee of Clearfield County and Rodney Kitko as alternate as per Act 32 (EIT collection) 6. Permission to request bids for the senior class trip to Washington DC on November 24, 25 & 26, 2014. 7. Quote from Phil Reigh Sound to replace the sound console in the high school auditorium for $3,750. $2,200 of the cost will be covered by the Drama Club with funds raised for auditorium upgrades. District will pay $1,550. Information Items: Right to Know Request from Pennsylvanians for Union Reform. Invitation to Board Members to breakfast and/or lunch during the week of January 20th in recognition of School Director Appreciation month. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Albert Adams, seconded by Larry Saupp to adjourn at 10:00 PM Elsie Harchak Elsie Harchak, Board Secretary