SCHUYLKILL HAVEN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 17, 2018 The Board of School Directors of the Schuylkill Haven Area School District met in regular monthly session in the Hale Board Room on the above date beginning at 6:31 pm. Secretary Felty took roll call and the following board members responded: Mr. Scott Jacoby Mr. Eric Felty Mrs. Diana McGoey Mr. Bud Runkle Mrs. Melissa Strauch Mrs. Sandy Hess Mrs. Rebecca Sterner-Ulsh Mrs. Jennifer Stoyer (Personal absence) Mrs. Crystal McGarry (Personal absence) Administrators listed below: Mr. Matthew Buletza Mr. Matthew Horoschak Dr. Susan Morgan Mr. Ken Rossi Mr. Dennis Siket Business Manager Mrs. Kim Umphrey Solicitor Attorney James Caravan Superintendent Dr. Fitzpatrick Visitor(s): Mrs. Jane Gordon Mr. Chuck Grabusky Mrs. Lisa Hartz Secretary Felty proceeded with the reading of the Reorganization & Regular Board Meeting minutes held December 6, 2017. Mr. Felty moved to dispense further reading of the minutes, seconded by Mrs. Hess, motion approved unanimously. The receipt of November and December Tax Collectors and Realty Transfer Taxes were presented by Mr. Jacoby and questions by the Board to be presented to Mrs. Umphrey. Commission deduction: November 2017 December 2017 $11,553.74 $ 3,967.25 after 2% commission deduction of $235.79 after 2% commission deduction of $ 80.96 On motion of Mrs. Ulsh, seconded by Mrs. McGoey, the Tax Collector Realty Transfer Reports were received and filed. A roll call vote was taken and all voted yes. President Jacoby asked for any Secretary report. Mr. Felty did not have anything to report. President Jacoby called for public comments in which there were none. Executive Session for Personnel with attendees: School Board, Superintendent and Mr. Caravan followed by Mr. Siket and Mr. Horoschak joining the session. SHASD Board of Directors Page 1 of 8 Regular Meeting: January 17, 2018
The following REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE was presented by Mrs. Hess: A. Student Activities Mrs. Hess The Student Activities Committee met January 10, 2018. In attendance were Directors: Also present were: Mrs. Sandy Hess Mrs. Melissa Strauch Mrs. Rebecca Sterner Ulsh Mr. Bud Runkle Administrators listed below: Mr. Matt Buletza Mr. Matt Horoschak Dr. Geno McGorry Dr. Susan Morgan Mr. Ken Rossi Mr. Dennis Siket Athletic Director Mr. Scott Buffington Solicitor Attorney James Caravan Business Manager Mrs. Kim Umphrey Superintendent Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick Visitors: Ms. Kyleigh Book Mr. John Creasy Mr. Trent Creasy Mrs. Colleen Fanelli Mr. Collin Felty Mrs. Jill Felty Ms. Reese Felty Mrs. Nancy Geiger Mr. Robert Geiger Mrs. Jane Gordon Mr. Chuck Grabusky Mrs. Lisa Hartz Ms. Chloey Homan Ms. Stephanie Homan Mr. Josh Jenan Mr. Ryan Johns Ms. Rhonda Johnson Mr. Alan Minnig Ms. Saragrace Minnig Ms. Avery Reading Mrs. Kaye Schwenk Ms. Shea Singley The following are the minutes of the meeting together with any recommendations for Board consideration: 1. Athletic Director Buffington provided student signups for winter sports as follows: Boys Basketball Jr. High Boys Basketball - Grade 7 Jr. High Boys Basketball - Grade 8 Girls Basketball -18-12 - 6-14 Swimming Boys Swimming Girls Wrestling - Grades 9-12 Jr. High Wrestling Grade 7 Jr. High Wrestling Grade 8-12 - 5-9 - 6-2 SHASD Board of Directors Page 2 of 8 Regular Meeting: January 17, 2018
2. The Committee recommends approval of the facilities requests as presented. 3. The Committee recommends the following extracurricular reappointments at the contracted stipend: Assistant Baseball Coach Volunteer Baseball Coaches Assistant Softball Coach Volunteer Softball Coaches Assistant Track & Field Coaches Volunteer Track & Field Coach - Dennis Siket - George Kulp Bob Peel Jonathan Miller Randy Ott - Ryan Wehr - Garry Adams, Jr. Don Nettles Kaytelin Rhody - Hunter Moyer Nick Reichert - Kevin Reiley 4. The Committee recommends the extracurricular appointment of Mr. Tim Schultz as Winter Youth Swim Coach at the contracted stipend. 5. The Committee recommends free admission to student athletes at Youth Sports Recognition Night. Students attending the designated game are required to wear their team jersey. 6. The Committee recommends the extracurricular appointment of Ms. Kelsey Schwenk as Volunteer Winter Youth Swim Coach. 7. The Committee recommends approval of the facilities requests as presented. Mrs. Hess moved, seconded by Mrs. Strauch, to approve STUDENT ACTIVITIES items as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. The following REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PLANT COMMITTEE was presented by Mrs. McGoey: B. School Plant Mrs. McGoey The School Plant Committee met January 10, 2018. In attendance were Directors: Also present were: Mrs. Diana McGoey Mrs. Crystal McGarry Mrs. Jennifer Stoyer Mr. Bud Runkle Visitors: Mrs. Colleen Fanelli Mrs. Jane Gordon Mr. Chuck Grabusky Mrs. Lisa Hartz Administrators listed below: Mr. Matt Buletza Mr. Matt Horoschak Dr. Geno McGorry Dr. Susan Morgan SHASD Board of Directors Page 3 of 8 Regular Meeting: January 17, 2018
Mrs. Kaye Schwenk Ms. Shea Singley Mr. Ken Rossi Mr. Dennis Siket Supervisor Buildings & Grounds Mr. Ken Albitz Solicitor Attorney James Caravan Business Manager Mrs. Kim Umphrey Superintendent Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick The following are the minutes of the meeting together with any recommendations for Board consideration: 1. The Committee recommends payment of the AEM Invoice for $323.56 for the High School Site Lighting project. This payment completes this project. 2. The attached lunch policy revisions are recommended for approval, effective January 17, 2018. 3. The Committee recommends acceptance of the resignation of Kathy Breininger as Cafeteria Aide, effective December 15, 2017. 4. Having successfully completed her probationary period, Ms. Carolyn Haag is recommended for regular employment as Cafeteria Aide retroactive to December 22, 2017. 5. Having successfully completed her probationary period, Ms. Julie Legutko is recommended for regular employment as Cafeteria Aide retroactive to December 20, 2017. Mrs. McGoey moved, seconded by Mr. Felty, to approve SCHOOL PLANT items as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. The following REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE was presented by Mr. Felty: C. Education Mr. Felty The Education Committee met January 10, 2018. In attendance were Directors: Also present were: Visitors: Mrs. Colleen Fanelli Mrs. Jane Gordon Mr. Chuck Grabusky Mrs. Lisa Hartz Mrs. Kaye Schwenk Ms. Shea Singley Mr. Eric Felty Mrs. Diana McGoey Mrs. Melissa Strauch Mrs. Rebecca Sterner Ulsh Administrators listed below: Mr. Matt Buletza Mr. Matt Horoschak Dr. Geno McGorry Dr. Susan Morgan Mr. Ken Rossi Mr. Dennis Siket Supervisor Buildings & Grounds Mr. Ken Albitz SHASD Board of Directors Page 4 of 8 Regular Meeting: January 17, 2018
Solicitor Attorney James Caravan Business Manager Mrs. Kim Umphrey Superintendent Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick The following are the minutes of the meeting together with any recommendations for Board consideration: 1. The Committee recommends Elizabeth Hughes unpaid leave on February 19, 2018. 2. The Committee recommends Angelique Mundy unpaid leave on May 15, 2018. 3. The Committee recommends Patricia O Brien unpaid leave from January 15-19, 2018. 4. The Committee recommends Wayne Smith unpaid leave on February 26, 2018. Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. Ulsh, to approve items 1-4 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 5. The FMLA leave request of Employee #29634 from January 4, 2018 through approximately January 18, 2018 is recommended for approval. 6. The FMLA leave request of Employee #20611 from approximately April 17, 2018 through the end of the 2017-18 school year is recommended for approval. Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. Hess, to approve items 5 & 6 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 7. The Committee recommends the appointment of Mrs. Nancy Cooper as a Highly- Qualified Paraprofessional effective upon completion of the appropriate paperwork. Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. McGoey, to approve item 7 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 8. The Committee recommends approval of the high school Program of Studies 2018-2019. Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. McGoey, to approve item 8 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 9. The Committee recommends adopting the Transition Plan for Title I as presented. 10. The Committee recommends the following Virtual Academy teacher resignations: English Language Arts: Natalie Masinick effective September 14, 2017 Mathematics: Laura Barrall effective September 21, 2017 Emily Wank effective November 21, 2017 SHASD Board of Directors Page 5 of 8 Regular Meeting: January 17, 2018
Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. Hess, to approve item 10 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 11. The Committee recommends the following Virtual Academy teacher appointments: Mathematics: Thomas Miller and Courtney Schock Mathematics & English: Kathy Dautrich and Jen Kelly (add l course responsibilities) Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. Strauch, to approve item 11 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. ADDENDUM 12. The Committee recommends Jessica Brennan unpaid half day leave on February 5, 2018. Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. Ulsh, to approve item 12 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 13. It is recommended that Employee #38370 be suspended without pay from December 5, 2017 through January 29, 2018, and further that the action of the Superintendent for such suspension be ratified. Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. Ulsh, to approve item 13 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 14. It is recommended that the request for medical leave for Employee #38370, from January 30, 2018, through the end of the 2017-18 school year, be granted. The Employee will utilize accumulated sick days for the leave period. Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. McGoey, to approve item 14 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 15. It is recommended to accept the resignation of Employee #38370 as Student Council Advisor and Newspaper Advisor, effective December 5, 2017. Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. Hess, to approve item 15 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 16. The Committee recommends the appointment of Ms. Karen Ringo as long-term substitute for the high school English position at the contracted rate, effective January 22, 2018 through the remainder of the 2017-18 school year. Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. Ulsh, to approve item 16 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. SHASD Board of Directors Page 6 of 8 Regular Meeting: January 17, 2018
The following REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented by Mr. Felty: D. Finance Mr. Felty The Finance Committee met January 10, 2018. In attendance were Directors: Also present were: Mrs. Crystal McGarry Mr. Eric Felty Mrs. Sandy Hess Mrs. Jennifer Stoyer Visitors: Mrs. Colleen Fanelli Mrs. Jane Gordon Mr. Chuck Grabusky Mrs. Lisa Hartz Mrs. Kaye Schwenk Ms. Shea Singley Administrators listed below: Mr. Matt Buletza Mr. Matt Horoschak Dr. Geno McGorry Dr. Susan Morgan Mr. Ken Rossi Mr. Dennis Siket Supervisor Buildings & Grounds Mr. Ken Albitz Solicitor Attorney James Caravan Business Manager Mrs. Kim Umphrey Superintendent Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick The following are the minutes of the meeting together with any recommendations for Board consideration: 1. Business Manager Umphrey updated the board regarding the 2016/2017 Single Audit. Due to the partner in charge of the audit experiencing health-related issues the audit will not be completed until next month. All extensions have been submitted to the required agencies to remain in compliance with the district s filing requirements. Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. McGoey, to approve item 1 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 2. The Committee gratefully acknowledged the receipt of $12,000 from the Dr. Hermann and Mary J. Zwerling Community Trust to be utilized as follows: $7,000 in scholarships, $2,000 in audio-visual equipment repairs, $3,000 to support the performing arts in grades K-12. Our visual and performing arts programs greatly benefit from the generosity of the Zwerling Trust. 3. The Committee gratefully acknowledged the receipt of a $500 donation from AEM Architects to be utilized as best meets the needs of the district. 4. The Act 1 Resolution is recommended for adoption as presented. 5. The bills for the months of December and January are presented and recommended for payment. SHASD Board of Directors Page 7 of 8 Regular Meeting: January 17, 2018
Mr. Felty moved, seconded by Mrs. McGoey, to approve items 2-5 as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. The following REPORT AND MEMORANDUM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT was presented by Dr. Fitzpatrick: DATES TO REMEMBER January: 19-21 HS Drama Productions: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 20 MS Chorus sings National Anthem at the Reading Royals 22 Quiz Bowl Academic Competition-2:20 pm to 7:25 pm-marian Catholic HS February: 2 MS Student Council's Valentine Dance ~ 6:00pm-8:30pm 9-11 SH Recreation Cully Classic Basketball Tournament 16-18 SH Recreation Hoop Fest Basketball Tournament 19 Monday, President's Day - School Closed (Snow Make-up Day) 22 National Honor Society Blood Drive March: 23-24 Chinese Auction 25 Chinese Auction - Prize Pickup ~ 2:00pm-4:00pm There being no further business to discuss, Mrs. Hess moved, seconded by Mr. Felty, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carred unanimously. Respectively submitted, jmg Eric R. Felty School Board Secretary SHASD Board of Directors Page 8 of 8 Regular Meeting: January 17, 2018