SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 929 Lakeshore Drive Leesport, PA 19533-8631 MINUTES May 21, 2012 1.0 The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Board President, Carol E., in the LeRoy K. Seip Memorial Meeting Room of the Schuylkill Valley High School. 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 1.2 ROLL CALL Members Present: Bryan D. Feeney, Linda R. Lash, G. Dane Miller, David E. Moll, Kevin Raudenbush, Louis M. Shucker, Ann Strause, Carol E. Members Absent: Jay R. Melvin Secretary: Kevin Raudenbush Treasurer: Changming Wang (not present) Recording Secretary: Susan M. Derck Administrative Staff Present: Dr. Solomon Lausch, Dr. Joan Evans, Wendy Boarder, Joshua Kuehner, Stephanie Landis, Michael Mitchell 1.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Linda Lash and seconded by Ann Strause to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 2012, as presented. 1.4 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mrs. reported that the Board met in executive session on May 14, 2012 to discuss a personnel matter. Mrs. announced that the Board would meet immediately following the meeting to discuss a personnel matter. 1.5 RECOGNITION Young Poets Contest The Board recognized Olivia Jenkins, grade 6, and Brian Hoffman, grade 7, for their first and third place finishes, respectively, in the Reading Public Library s Young Poets Contest recently. Olivia and Brian were present to read their winning entries. 1
1.5 RECOGNITION (Continued) Retirements The Board extended best wishes and sincere thanks to the following staff members who are retiring at the close of the 2011/12 school year: Matthew Blimline Athletic Trainer Yvonne Graeff Athletic Secretary Lee McDonald Grade 2 Jane Tranquillo Grade 2 Mrs. Graeff was present and received a plaque as a token of appreciation from the Board for her service to education. Boys Basketball The Board recognized Mr. Christopher Gallo, retiring this year after 15 years as varsity boys basketball head coach, with a career winning record of 203-167. Coach Gallo was honored as county coach of the year three times and four times at the division level. His players won seven division titles. Special Olympics Middle and high school students competed in the annual Berks County Special Olympics this past April at Kutztown University. Some of the students are present this evening to share about the experience. Mr. Mitchell attended the event and shared his impressions. Ms. Dana Carter, learning support teacher, introduced the students and shared a video of the event. Special Education Recognition The district is pleased to have nominated Mrs. Melissa Bachman for the Annie Sullivan Award, presented annually by the Berks County Intermediate Unit in recognition of dedicated service to children with special needs. Mrs. Bachman has been a teacher in Schuylkill Valley for 11 years. She teaches in the verbal behavior program at the elementary school. Dr. Evans commented about Mrs. Bachman and her commitment to teaching children with special needs. 2.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARD REPRESENTATIVES 2.1 PRESIDENT Carol E. No report. 2.2 SECRETARY Kevin Raudenbush No report. 2.3 BERKS COUNTY I.U. BOARD Kevin Raudenbush Mr. Raudenbush reported that the Board met on May 17, 2012 and received a report about the budget proposed by the Senate which would reinstate $50 million for the Accountability Block Grants. Mr. Raudenbush reported, also, on the annual convention of school directors which was held on May 3, 2012. 2
2.4 BERKS CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER Carol E. Mrs. reported that the next meeting will be held May 23, 2012. 2.5 BERKS EARNED INCOME TAX BUREAU Linda R. Lash Mrs. Lash reported the last meeting was held in late March and the next meeting will be held in June. 2.6 PA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION LIAISON Linda R. Lash Mrs. Lash urged Board members to complete the on-line survey on the PSBA website. Mrs. Lash also reported that PSBA has withdrawn their proposal to provide services to charter and cyber charter schools. 2.7 STUDENT COUNCIL No Report 3.0 PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Mrs. Renee Worrell, Bern Township, addressed the Board about her son not having lunch recently because of the cafeteria policy to deny lunch to eighth grade students who have an unpaid balance in their account during the fourth quarter in order to prepare them for high school. Mrs. Worrell asked why the students are not provided a peanut butter and jelly or a cheese sandwich in these instances. Mrs. stated that this issue was discussed at the committee meetings the week before. Dr. Lausch stated that in the future a representative of the food services department will talk to the parent by phone about the child s account and either a peanut butter and jelly or a cheese sandwich will be offered to the child in this situation. 4.0 BOARD Solicitor: 2012/2013 School Year 4.1 The Board is requested to consider and appoint Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys as the school district solicitor for the 2012/2013 school year, in accordance with the schedule of fees and services outlined in their proposal. Board Action: Moved by Kevin Raudenbush and seconded by David Moll to appoint Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys as the school district solicitor for the 2012/2013 school year, in accordance with the schedule of fees and services outlined in their proposal. 5.0 SUPERINTENDENT Monthly Reports 5.1 The following monthly reports have been provided to the Board: 5.1.1 Enrollment Year-To-Date 5.1.2 Principals Reports 5.1.3 Dropout Report 3
Goals and Objectives Report: 2011/2012 5.2 Dr. Lausch reported on the goals and objectives adopted for the present school year. The report included a review over the past 15 years and projected into the 2012/2013 school year. 5.3 Other (Old/New Business) Mr. Shucker suggested that a retreat be scheduled between Dr. Mata and the Board in July to establish goals and objectives for the 2012/2013 school year. 6.0 POLICY, PERSONNEL AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Summary of Committee Deliberations Linda R. Lash The Policy, Personnel and Public Relations Committee met at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2012 in the Schuylkill Valley High School LeRoy K. Seip Memorial Meeting Room. The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Monday, June 18, 2012. Committee Recommendations for Board Consideration Be It Resolved, That the Board of School Directors: 6.1 Accepts, with regret and best wishes for the future, the following resignations: 6.1.1 Mrs. Yvonne Graeff, athletic director s secretary, resignation due to retirement, effective June 30, 2012. 6.1.2 Mrs. Jane Tranquillo, elementary teacher, resignation due to retirement, effective June 7, 2012, or the end of the 2011/12 school year. 6.1.3 Mrs. Lee McDonald, elementary teacher, resignation due to retirement, effective June 7, 2012, or the end of the 2011/12 school year. 6.1.4 Mrs. Agnes Preston, information technology specialist, resignation, effective May 22, 2012. 6.1.5 Ms. Ann Fetters, cafeteria worker, resignation, effective May 8, 2012. Board Action: Moved by David Moll and seconded by Linda Lash to accept, with regret and best wishes for the future, the resignations in Items 6.1.1 through and including 6.1.5, as presented. 4
6.2 Approves the employment of the following: 6.2.1 Mrs. Agnes Preston, information technology consultant, at an hourly rate of $40, not to exceed $800, effective on or about May 29, 2012 through June 29, 2012. 6.2.2 Mrs. Susan Derck as recording secretary for the Board of Directors, to be paid $90 per meeting attended for the 2012/13 school year. 6.2.3 Mrs. Changming Wang as the treasurer for the Board of Directors for the 2012/13 school year. 6.2.4 Mr. Daniel Cieniewicz as the temporary middle school library aide, effective April 30, 2012 through the end of the school year, to be paid an hourly rate of $8.70. 6.2.5 Mr. Scott Lincoln as information technology specialist, effective on or about May 29, 2012, at an annual salary of $60,000, prorated for the 2011/12 school year, contingent upon receipt and review of all necessary employment documents. 6.2.6 Substitutes for the 2011/12 school year: Kimberly Beckett Ann Fetters Jaime Martin Elem./Spec. Educ./Instructional Aide, Personal Care Aide Cafeteria PDE Emerg. Cert./Instructional Aide 6.2.7 Summer school instructors, to be paid at the contractually determined hourly rate of $24: Thomas Evanosky Jonathan Jenkins Daniel Hornberger Board Action: Moved by Dane Miller and seconded by Kevin Raudenbush to approve the employment in Items 6.2.1 through and including 6.2.7, as presented. 7.0 CURRICULUM AND TECHNOLOGY Summary of Committee Deliberations Louis M. Shucker The Curriculum and Technology Committee met at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2012 in the Schuylkill Valley High School LeRoy K. Seip Memorial Meeting Room. The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Monday, June 18, 2012. Committee Recommendations for Board Consideration There were no Committee recommendations. 5
8.0 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Summary of Committee Deliberations Kevin Raudenbush The Buildings and Grounds Committee met at 6:50 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2012 in the Schuylkill Valley High School LeRoy K. Seip Memorial Meeting Room. The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Monday, June 18, 2012. Committee Recommendations for Board Consideration There were no Committee recommendations. 8.1 Other (Old/New Business) Dr. Lausch reported that Mr. Strunk will have an updated list of building projects at the next committee meeting. At the same time, Miss Deibler will provide cost information about renovating the second art room at the middle school into an athletic training facility. 9.0 BUDGET AND FINANCE Summary of Committee Deliberations Jay R. Melvin The Budget and Finance Committee met at 7:40 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2012 in the Schuylkill Valley High School LeRoy K. Seip Memorial Meeting Room. The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Monday, June 18, 2012. Committee Recommendations for Board Consideration Be It Resolved, That the Board of School Directors: 9.1 Approves the General Fund bills for payment in the amount of $124,252.49 for May 2012, as presented. 9.2 Approves a Construction Fund bill for payment in the amount of $183.85 for May 2012, as presented. Board Action: Moved by Kevin Raudenbush and seconded by Bryan Feeney to approve the General Fund bills and the Construction Fund bills for payment for May 2012, as presented. 9.3 Approves ratifying the following bills paid: 9.3.1 General Fund bills paid in the amount of $858,446.79 for April and May 2012, as presented. 9.3.2 Cafeteria Fund bills paid in the amount of $35,343.19 for April 2012, as presented. 6
9.3 (Continued) 9.3.3 Technology Reserve Fund bill paid in the amount of $1,029.49 for April 2012, as presented. Board Action: Moved by Linda Lash and seconded by Bryan Feeney to approve ratifying bills paid as presented in Items 9.3.1 through and including 9.3.3. 9.4 Approves the Treasurer s Reports for April 2012, as presented. Board Action: Moved by David Moll and seconded by Bryan Feeney to approve the Treasurer s Reports for April, 2012, as presented. 9.5 Approves purchasing the following bid supplies: General, $28,687.80; art, $6,896.91; tech. ed., $902.91. Board Action: Moved by Ann Strause and seconded by Kevin Raudenbush to approve purchasing the bid supplies, as presented. 9.6 Approves the 2011/2012 budget transfers in the amount of $503,082.00, as presented. Board Action: Moved by David Moll and seconded by Bryan Feeney to approve the 2011/2012 budget transfers in the amount of $503,082.00, as presented. 9.7 Approves the 2012/2013 food service budget and the price increase of $.15 per meal. Board Action: Moved by David Moll and seconded by Bryan Feeney to approve the 2012/2013 food service budget and the price increase of $.15 per meal, as presented. 7
9.7 (Continued) 9.8 Approves the adoption of the 2012/2013 proposed final budget in the amount of $32,942,417, including a.54 mil increase, as presented. Board Action: Moved by Bryan Feeney and seconded by Kevin Raudenbush to approve the adoption of the 2012/2013 proposed final budget in the amount of $32,942,417, including a.54 mil increase, as presented. 9.9 Approves a contribution from POS of A Washington Camp 446- Centerport in the amount of $100.00 for the high school beautification fund. Board Action: Moved by Linda Lash and seconded by Bryan Feeney to approve a contribution from the Patriotic Order Sons of America Washington Camp 446-Centerport in the amount of $100.00 for the high school beautification fund. 9.10 Approves the following changes in signatures effective July 1, 2012, for the Construction Fund and Central Administration Petty Cash accounts: Remove Dr. Solomon Lausch and add Dr. Warren F. Mata Board Action: Moved by David Moll and seconded by Kevin Raudenbush to approve the changes in signatures effective July 1, 2012, for the Construction Fund and Central Administration Petty Cash accounts, as presented. 8
10.0 OTHER BUSINESS/GOOD OF THE ORDER Mr. Shucker reported on the American Cancer Society Relay for Life that was recently held on the campus. Mr. Miller commented on the success of the track team the previous weekend. 11.0 ADJOURNMENT Moved by David Moll and seconded by Bryan Feeney that, there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Kevin Raudenbush, Secretary Board of School Directors 9