The regular meeting of the Warrior Run School District Board of Education was held on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Warrior Run High School Auditorium with Mr. Todd P. Moser, president, presiding. Other members present were Mrs. Tamela Chomas, Mr. Michael Cotner, Mrs. Vicki A. Egli, Mr. Norman D. Eisley, Mr. William D. George, Mr. William R. Hartline, Mr. Lyle W. Horn, and Mr. Douglas L. Whitmoyer. Others present were John Kurelja, Superintendent of Schools; Heather Burke, Business Manager/Board Secretary; Greg Alico, Technology Coordinator; Douglas Bertanzetti, Assistant High School Principal; Bernadette Boerckel, Curriculum Director; Patti Cross, High School Principal; Christopher J. Foust, Esquire, solicitor; Renee Frederick, Food Service Supervisor; Karen Frantz-Fry, Supervisor of Special Education; Jay Gordon, Elementary Principal; Alan Hack, Assistant Middle School Principal; Susan Mabus, Middle School Principal; Rebecca Perruquet, Assistant Elementary Principal; Charles Peterson, Eagle Scouts, Warrior Run School District residents, staff, students, and media. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag, followed by roll call of the members. (ROLL CALL FORM #1) ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Jay Heater #17-Warrior Run Education Foundation A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Michael Cotner and unanimously approved payment of the total expenditures per the attached List of Payments, dated May 15, 2013, in the amount of $2,187,835.83 for May expenditures; List of Cafeteria Fund Payments, dated May 15, 2013, in the amount of $88,754.67 for May expenditures; WRSD Capital Reserve Program Cash Position and Current Bills, dated May 15, 2013, the balance being $281,535.96; Income Reports dated, May 15, 2013; Cash Positions dated May 15, 2013; and the Finance Statement dated, May 15, 2013. Copies included. (ROLL CALL FORM #2) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the minutes for the April 15, 2013 regular meeting. (ROLL CALL FORM #3) A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the minutes for the May 6, 2013 work session. (ROLL CALL FORM #4) PRESENTATION Scout Recognition Michael Cotner Charles Peterson CSIU Representative A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the Final Budget in the amount of $19,781,469 for the 2013/2014 school year. (ROLL CALL FORM #5)
Page 2 A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by roll call vote to adopt the following real estate taxes to be levied to support the 2013/2014 expense budget and to approve the corresponding resolution. Resolution included. Rebalanced Increase/ Real Estate 2012/13 2012/13 2013/2014 (Decrease) Montour County 9.56 mills 9.56 mills 9.89 mills.33 mills Northumberland County 54.31 mills 54.31 mills 57.28 mills 2.97 mills Union County 9.54 mills 9.91 mills 10.42 mills.51 mills (ROLL CALL FORM #6) A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by William George and unanimously approved by roll call vote to adopt the following per capita taxes to be levied to support the 2013/2014 expense budget and to approve the corresponding resolution. Resolution included. Five Dollars ($5.00) Per Capita Tax under the School Code of 1949 as amended (ROLL CALL FORM #7) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Vicki and unanimously approved by roll call vote to adopt the following Act 511 taxes to be levied to support the 2013/2014 expense budget and to approve the corresponding resolution. Resolution included. Act 511 Taxes as follows: Per Capita $ 5.00 Earned Income 1.3% Real Estate Transfer: Gregg Twp..5% Delaware Twp..5% Lewis Twp..5% Watsontown Boro.5% McEwensville Boro.5% Turbotville Boro.5% Anthony Twp..5% Limestone Twp..5% (ROLL CALL FORM #8) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer seconded by William Hartline and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the resignations of the following employees: Robert L. Hickey, Jr., as a half-time music teacher assigned to the high school, effective Friday, August 16, 2013 and as instrumental music director, effective Monday, June 10, 2013. Wendy Anderson, server/dishwasher assigned to the Watsontown Elementary School, effective June 7, 2013. Dawn Doll, as instrumental music assistant director, effective the end of the 2012/2013 school year.
Page 3 A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by William George and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the retirements of the following employees. Karen Frantz-Fry, special education supervisor, effective Friday, August 9, 2013 with 34.5 years of service to the District. (35 years total in education). Ellen (Vickie) Mincemoyer, cook assigned to the Turbotville Elementary School, effective the end of the 2012/2013 school year with 35 years of service to the district. Jane M. Parker, assistant head cook assigned to the middle school, effective the end of the 2012/2013 school year with 24 years of service to the district. A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the promotion of Rebecca Perruquet as Elementary School Principal, effective July 1, 2013. Ms. Perruquet s salary will be set at $71,000. (ROLL CALL FORM #9) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the revised job description for School Psychologist. (ROLL CALL FORM #10) A motion was made by Tamela Chomas, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve Mr. Anthony Iapalucci, School Psychologist/Behavior Support, for an additional 10 days of summer employment during the month of July 2013. Mr. Iapalucci will be paid a per diem rate for the 10 days. (ROLL CALL FORM #11) A motion was made by Lyle Horn seconded by Michael Cotner and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the employment of Elizabeth Snow as a full-time high school French/Communication teacher from a half-time high school French teacher, effective the beginning of the 2013/2014 school year. Ms. Snow will be placed on the first step of the salary schedule for an individual with a Bachelor s Degree at $36,976.00 with benefits as prescribed in the collective bargaining agreement until negotiations are complete for the new WREA bargaining agreement at which time her salary will be upgraded to meet the new salary schedule. (ROLL CALL FORM #12) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Michael Cotner and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the employment of Ruth Hauger as an instructional aide assigned to the high school, at the hourly rate of $7.50, effective Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (ROLL CALL FORM #13) A motion was made by Michael Cotner, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the employment of Craig Kling, Lisa Lutcher, and Thomas Aunkst for employment as Summer Painters for 2013, at the hourly rate of $9.35, effective Monday, June 10, 2013. (ROLL CALL FORM #14)
Page 4 A motion was made by William George, seconded by Norman Eisley and motion carried with eight yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Tamela Chomas, Michael Cotner, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, William George, Douglas Whitmoyer and one abstention (Vicki Egli) to approve post season pay for the following coaches per the WREA bargaining agreement: Sport/Appointment Coach Stipend Girls Basketball Head Coach Jonathan Weaver 1 week @ $75 Per week = $75.00 Girls Basketball Assist Coach Jason McCormick 1 week @ $50 Per week = $50.00 Wrestling Head Coach Wayne Smythe 3 weeks @ $75 Per week = $225.00 Wrestling Assistant Coach Jeremy Betz 3 weeks @ $50 Per week = $150.00 (ROLL CALL FORM #15) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Norman Eisley and motion carried with eight yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Tamela Chomas, Michael Cotner, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, William George, Douglas Whitmoyer and one abstention (Vicki Egli) to approve the following individuals to serve as coaches for the 2013/2014 seasons-excluding Douglas Bastian: Coach Appointment Salary Joseph Yale Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer 1 year contract $ to be determined Jennifer Allen Head Varsity Girls Soccer 2 year contract $ to be determined Alecia Gold Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer 1 year contract $ to be determined Michaela Shultz Head Varsity Cheerleading 1 year contract $ to be determined Christopher Long JV Assistant Varsity Football 1 year contract $ to be determined William Michael JV Assistant Varsity Football 1 year contract $ to be determined Jason McCormick JV Assistant Varsity Football 1 year contract $ to be determined Richard Gardner Head Junior High Football 1 year contract $ to be determined Pierce Wilson Assistant Junior High Football 1 year contract $ to be determined Timothy Welliver Assistant Junior High Football 1 year contract $ to be determined Stephanie Jarrett Head Varsity Field Hockey 2 year contract $ to be determined Brad Peace Head Varsity Golf 2 year contract $ to be determined Corey Dufrene Head Varsity Cross Country 2 year contract $ to be determined Thomas Williams Head Junior High Cross Country 1 year contract $ to be determined (ROLL CALL FORM #16) A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Lyle Horn and motion carried with six yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Tamela Chomas, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, and three no votes (Douglas Whitmoyer, Michael Cotner, and William George) to approve Douglas Bastian as Head Varsity Boys Soccer team for a two year term starting with the 2013/2014 season. Coach Appointment Salary Douglas Bastian Head Varsity Boys Soccer 2 year contract $ to be determined (ROLL CALL FORM #17) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by William George and motion carried with eight yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Tamela Chomas, Michael Cotner, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, William George, and one abstention (Douglas Whitmoyer) approved by roll call vote to approve Christopher Emory and Stephen Davis to share the duties as Strength and Conditioning Coaches beginning July 1, 2013 with a contract running through June 30, 2014. Each will be paid a stipend of $6,000 per year. We are asking that Kurt Wertman be approved as substitute on an as-need basis. With this agreement we will offer 52 weeks of coverage for our strength and conditioning program, not to exceed 14 hours per week. (ROLL CALL FORM #18) g
Page 5 A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by William George and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the following individuals be approved as volunteer coaches for the 2013/2014 fall season. Volunteer Sport Volunteer Sport Greg Watson Football Suzie Watts Cross Country Kurt Wertman Football Elizabeth Brobst Field Hockey Robert Rohm Football Kiersha Whitehead Girls Soccer Dan King Football Matt Herman Boys Soccer Steve Davis Football Jace Rovenolt Boys Soccer Ted McPherrin Football Chip Grose Boys Soccer Robert Koch Football A motion was made by Tamela Chomas, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the employment of Dawn Doll, middle school music teacher as the Instrumental Music Director for the 2013/2014 school year. Mrs. Doll s salary for this position will be set pending completion of the WREA negotiations. (ROLL CALL FORM #19) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve Mrs. Polly Neuhard as Treasurer for the 2013/2014 fiscal year at a salary of $2,075.00. (ROLL CALL FORM #20) A motion was made by Tamela Chomas, seconded by Michael Cotner and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the classified substitute list as presented. Hourly rate commensurate with position. Classified hourly rate commensurate with position Lillian Foust - nurse Ruth Hauger aide (retroactive to Friday, April 19, 2013) Rebecca Heddings - custodian Jane Parker food service (2013/2014) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve an unremunerated leave for Kent Forney, a cook assigned to the middle school cafeteria, effective April 5, 2013 through to the end of the 2012/2013 school year. (ROLL CALL FORM #21) A motion was made by Michael Cotner, seconded by William Hartline and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the following FMLA requests: Melissa Jackson, a kindergarten teacher at Turbotville Elementary School, is requesting a leave effective immediately utilizing the Family Medical Leave Act as per the WREA bargaining agreement on an intermittent basis. Mrs. Jackson s leave will be used as needed through to the end of the 2012/2013 school year. Donna J. Harmon, a custodian assigned to the Watsontown Elementary School, is requesting a leave effective Tuesday, May 21, 2013 utilizing the Family Medical Leave Act on an intermittent basis. Ms. Harmon s time away will be used as needed during her twelve weeks of Family Medical Leave. (ROLL CALL FORM #22)
Page 6 A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer seconded by Michael Cotner and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve a three-year agreement for athletic training services with Susquehanna Health System Sports Medicine Center beginning with the 2013/2014 school year. The cost of this three year contract is as follows: 2013/2014 = $28,000, 2014/2015 = $28,560 and 2015/2016 = 29,131 with additional hourly rates as needed and cost of equipment. (ROLL CALL FORM #23) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer seconded by William Hartline and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve delinquent tax exemptions for personal taxes as submitted (ROLL CALL FORM #24) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the Professional Growth and Evaluation Plan for use beginning in the 2013/2014 school year. This Pennsylvania Department of Education recommended plan creates a structure to support teacher growth through observation and teacher-directed professional development and a structure to evaluate a teacher s summative performance in accordance with state guidelines. This plan has been developed in a collaborative effort over the past few months with the input and support of members of the Act 48 Committee. (ROLL CALL FORM #25) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by William George and unanimously approved by roll call vote for approval to move forward with plans to host a Pre-K Counts classroom at Watsontown Elementary School in the 2013-14 school year. This program is funded and run by staff members of the CSIU and this request is contingent upon the CSIU receiving a grant that will pay for this program. It will provide an early educational program for approximately 25 three to five-year-old children in our community. (ROLL CALL FORM #26) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by William George and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the list of candidates for the graduating Class of 2013 as presented. These candidates must complete all requirements to participate in the graduation ceremony and to be awarded a diploma. (ROLL CALL FORM #27) A motion was made by Tamela Chomas seconded by Lyle Horn and motion carried with eight yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Tamela Chomas, Michael Cotner, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, William George and one no vote (Douglas Whitmoyer) to approve the 2013/2014 Student Handbooks as presented. (ROLL CALL FORM #28) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the 2013/2014 Educational Goals as presented at the public Work Session held on May 6 th, 2013. These goals will serve as the building blocks for all academic goals set by building principals and teachers across the school district for the 2013/2014 school year. (ROLL CALL FORM #29)
Page 7 A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Vicki Egli to approve the Warrior Run Education Foundation and its initial committee, which is being created in partnership with the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. The committee members will be as follows: Andrew Bieber Sarah Kowalski Brian Pick Julie Witmer Matthew Burrows Harry Mathias, Sr. Rebecca Weikel William Hartline William Hartline and Vicki Egli both withdrew their motions for the original motion. A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Lyle Horn and motion carried with eight yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Tamela Chomas, Michael Cotner, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, William George, and Douglas Whitmoyer and one no vote (Todd Moser) to table this item until the June board meeting. (ROLL CALL FORM #30) A motion was made by Norman Eisley, seconded by Lyle Horn and motion carried with eight yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Tamela Chomas, Michael Cotner, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, William George, and one abstention (Douglas Whitmoyer) to approve the transportation contract between the District and Murray Transportation, Inc. The contract will be in effect beginning July 1, 2013 and end June 30, 2017 (ROLL CALL FORM #31) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the request from Mr. Patricia Cross, the high school principal to operate a summer school jointly with the Muncy and Montgomery School Districts for the summer of 2013. This program offers remediation at an affordable price while providing accountability through the quality of the program. (ROLL CALL FORM #32) A motion was made by William George, seconded by William Hartline and motion carried with eight yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Tamela Chomas, Michael Cotner, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, William George, and one no vote (Douglas Whitmoyer) to approve the request of Douglas Bastian, boys soccer coach, and George Grose to hold a Boys Soccer Camp at Warrior Run from August 5, 2013 through August 9, 2013 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Mr. Bastian is asking for use of the varsity soccer field. This will be the sixth year that the camp is being held for Warrior Run athletes only and the cost of the camp will be $50.00 per student. (ROLL CALL FORM #33) A motion was made by Tamela Chomas, seconded by Michael Cotner and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the following for use of district facilities, waiving fees for rental: Leon Hagenbuch, on behalf of the Susquehanna Valley Association of School Plant Managers, to use of the middle school cafeteria, classrooms and auditorium on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM to hold a custodial workshop. Harold Raup and Brian Ferguson, on behalf of the Watsontown American Legion Post 323 Baseball Sr. & Jr. Teams, to use the Warrior Run High School Baseball Field from mid-may until the end of August, 2013.
Page 8 Brent Frey, Dave Morehart, Michelle Goss and Bobbie Orwig, on behalf of the Warrior Run Area Junior Football League, to use the district facilities for their 2013 season. The request includes use of the stadium field for Sunday afternoon games between 11:00 AM through 6:00 PM commencing on or about the first Sunday of Labor Day of 2013 through the end of November. They are also requesting use of the field behind the Turbotville Elementary School, the field behind and along the Watsontown Elementary School and an open grassy area on the high school/middle school grounds for cheerleading and football practices. A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Douglas Whitmoyer and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the renewal of the agreement with Hess Corporation to lock in the natural gas rates at the current market value as of May 20, 2013 starting July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2017. (ROLL CALL FORM #34) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Norman Eisley and unanimously approved by roll call vote to adopt a resolution authorizing Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions for the school year beginning July 1, 2013, under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50) of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act of 2006). (ROLL CALL FORM #35) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Michael Cotner and motion carried with seven yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Tamela Chomas, Michael Cotner, Norman Eisley, Douglas Whitmoyer and two no votes (Vicki Egli and William George) approved by roll call vote to approve awarding the bid for coal for the 2013/2014 heating season to Collins Brokerage at $157.00 per ton. Three bids were received. Last year s cost per ton was $245.00. (ROLL CALL FORM #36) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by William George and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve of the Resolution for the 2013/2014 Lycoming Career and Technology Budget in the amount of $1,844,274. The Articles of Agreement require an affirmative vote of 2/3rds of the participating districts and a majority vote of all school directors of the member schools. The budget was reviewed by the superintendents of the member schools and the Joint Operating Committee consisting of board representatives from each member district. (ROLL CALL FORM #37) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the awarding of bids for industrial arts and music supplies and equipment as submitted in the 2013/2014 instructional budget. (ROLL CALL FORM #38) A motion was made by Tamela Chomas, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the service agreement with Alert Solutions, an emergency notification system, for a period beginning July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016 for 2,075.00 per year plus a $250.00 set up fee. (ROLL CALL FORM #39) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to accept the proposal from Mid-Penn Engineering Corporation for the engineering services required to complete the high school auditorium lighting project. (ROLL CALL FORM #40)
Page 9 A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by William George and unanimously approved by roll call vote to accept the proposal from Mid-Penn Engineering Corporation for the engineering services required to complete the HVAC high school project. (ROLL CALL FORM #41) A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Tamela Chomas and motion carried with eight yes votes (William Hartline, Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Tamela Chomas, Michael Cotner, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, William George, and one no vote (Douglas Whitmoyer) to accept the proposal from Mid-Penn Engineering Corporation for the engineering services required to complete the district pavement rehabilitation project. (ROLL CALL FORM #42) COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS Mr. Michael Freeborn encourage everyone to vote in the primary election. Mr. George Albertson asked about the foundation committee. Mrs. Patti Cross congratulated Katy Swartz-student of the year at Lycoming CTC. A student asked about the transition of the instrumental music assistant director. Mr. Jay Heater inquired the information available in the public agendas. Ms. Dawn McManus asked about the fact finding process. Mr. William George congratulated Stephanie Shamburg and wished her luck at the upcoming state competition. MEETING ADJOURNED 8:45 PM A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Tamela Chomas and unanimously approved by voice vote that the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 PM. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED 9:40 PM A motion was made by William George, seconded by William Hartline and unanimously approved by voice vote that the Executive Session be adjourned at 9:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, Heather N. Burke School Board Secretary