SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION– APRIL 14, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Board President Jeffery Rush with the following members also present: William Miller, Kathleen Halstead, Barbara Shull, Terry Osborne, Roxanne Landis, Susan Jaquish and Martha Bastian.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Lindner, Kneller, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Miller, Ms. Simmons, Mrs. Sick and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meeting held on March 17, 2003 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes as amended.
The Financial Summary was presented and showed a balance in the General Fund Checking Account of $202.82, $1,371,352.40 in the Cash Management Account, and $583,177.35 in PLGIT. The report also included statements regarding the Student Activity Funds, Student Athletic Funds, Capital Reserve Funds, and Bank Notes. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Financial Summary as presented. (EXHIBIT)
The Board studied the Bill List for the General Fund. On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mr. Miller the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $1,190,921.09 and approved bills to be paid in the amount of $159,796.49. (EXHIBIT)
The Food Service Report was presented. On motion of Ms. Shull and second of Mrs. Landis the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the report which showed a loss of $2,357.48 in the breakfast program and a gain of $728.39 for the lunch program during February 2003. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Miller the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the following:
A letter from John and Lisa Higham donating money to the 5th grade class at Warren L Miller Elementary School to use toward the class trip or other class related activities.
A letter from John and Lisa Higham donating money to the 3rd grade class at Warren L Miller Elementary School to use toward the class trip or other class related activities.
Resignation of Melissa Jones, part-time cafeteria server at Mansfield High School, effective immediately.
Resignation of Shane Milheim, Warren L Miller Elementary School, effective April 8, 2003.
Retirement of David Butler, Warren L Miller Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2002-2003 school term.
Retirement of Marianne Bozzo, Liberty High School, effective at the end of the 2002-2003 school term.
Retirement of Sandra Nesbit, Warren L Miller Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2002-2003 school term.
Retirement of Druscilla Pipe, Warren L Miller Elementary School, effective June 14, 2003.
Retirement of Lawrence West, Mansfield High School, effective June 13, 2003.
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mrs. Bastian the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve Field Trip and Conferences as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata reminded everyone that April 15, 2003 would be a school day in lieu of Inservice Day as a result of the snow day on April 7, 2003.
Mr. Kalata congratulated Kathy Halstead for participating in PSBA Inservice activities.
Student Representative, Susan Wickman, reported on various student council activities throughout the District.
Glen Warren, of Liberty, asked if the German Club trip to Germany in the spring of 2004 is anticipated. Mr. Kalata responded that the trip would be taken as planned.
Tom Wierbowski, of Mansfield, voiced opposition to a preferential tax treatment plan for Aces & Eights convenience store. Mr. Rakoski responded that the Administration was recommending the plan to assist local businesses.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Resolutions authorizing "Publication of Notices of Intent" to eliminate Per Capita Taxes, eliminate the Occupational Assessment tax, and adopt an
Earned Income Tax.
The approval of a request from David J. Clearly, Vice President of M.P. Cleary, Inc. owner of the ACES & EIGHTS General Store, Mansfield, for a Tioga County Preferential Tax Abatement Program. Approval has been granted at the Tioga County level.
The Art, Custodial and General Supply Bids for the 2003/2004 school year. (EXHIBIT)
To apply for an ExxonMobile Educational Alliance Grant in the amount of $500.00 for North Penn High School.
Permission to open a Southern Tioga School District Smythe Park Restoration Account at First Citizens National Bank for the purpose of receiving contributions.
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Miller the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, Mr. Osborne abstaining, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
A request from Kimberly Holcomb, vocal music teacher, Blossburg Schools, for a family medical leave beginning approximately May 19, 2003 and ending October 20, 2003 and a maternity leave request to begin on October 21, 2003 through the end of the first semester of the 2003/2004 school term.
A request from Holli Smith, math teacher, North Penn High School, for a half-year professional development leave for the first semester of the 2003/2004 school term.
A request from Jenny Kilmer, 3rd grade teacher, Warren Miller Elementary School, for a maternity leave beginning August 21, 2003, through the end of the first semester of the 2003/2004 school term.
The employment of Theresa Nowak as a pre-arranged short-term substitute teacher, at the Warren Miller Elementary School, effective approximately April 14 through the end of the 2002/2003 school term.
Additions to the Day to Day Substitute Employees list for the 2002/2003 school year. (EXHIBIT)
The employment of Jason Greene as a student worker at the Warren Miller Elementary School, effective March 10, 2003. Jason will be employed for approximately two hours a day at an hourly rate of $7.00.
On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Addition of Anne Shelman, Chamberlain Transportation, to the 2002/2003 approved bus driver list.
Request for homebound instruction for a Liberty High School student, for the remainder of the 2002/2003 school term. All necessary documentation for this request has been received.
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Employment of Melissa Colton as a teacher assistant for a student with special needs at the Warren Miller Elementary School effective April 14, 2003. Ms. Colton will be compensated at an hourly rate of $8.00 plus benefits as defined by the CWA/Southern Tioga School District Education Assistants contract.
A request from Karen Pierce, teacher assistant for a student with special needs, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, for an unpaid leave of absence for medical reasons effective April 14, 2003 through the end of the 2002/2003 school term.
On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendations.
Board President, Jeffery Rush, made the following announcements:
6:30 P.M., North Penn High School Cafeteria, Blossburg, PA.
following board work session, Boyanowski Administration Building Conference Room, Blossburg, PA
RE: Attorney, Employee
6:30 P.M., Boyanowski Administration Building Conference Room, Blossburg, PA.
Board Conference: Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at 4:00 P.M., Three Springs Ministries, Inc., Morris, PA RE: Administrative Retreat
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Miller the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
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James J. Rakoski, Board Secretary
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