SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION– FEBRUARY 10, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Board President Jeffery Rush with the following members also present: William Miller, Kathleen Halstead, Barbara Shull, Martha Bastian, Susan Jaquish and Terry Osborne.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Sikorski, Lindner, Kneller, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Sick, Mrs. Miller, Ms. Simmons, and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meeting held on January 13, 2003 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the minutes as amended.
The Financial Summary was presented and showed a balance in the General Fund Checking Account of $279.61, $186,652.40 in the Cash Management Account, and $3,388,398.03 in PLGIT. The report also included statements regarding the Student Activity Funds, Student Athletic Funds, Capital Reserve Funds, and Bank Notes. On motion of Ms. Shull and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the Financial Summary as presented. (EXHIBIT)
The Board studied the Bill List for the General Fund. On motion of Mrs. Bastian and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $1,078,748.60 and approved bills to be paid in the amount of $237,694.05. (EXHIBIT)
The Food Service Report was presented. On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mr. Osborne the board voted 7 to 0 to approve the report which showed a loss of $1,463.05 in the breakfast program and $3,164.65 for the lunch program during December 2002. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Bastian and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Student Representative, Susan Wickman, reported on various student council activities throughout the District.
Kirstie McKeever and Renee' Norman students at North Penn and Liberty schools respectively, presented a resolution declaring May 4, 2003 as Youth Leadership Day in Tioga County. On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board approved the resolution by a vote of 7-0.
Marianne Bozzo of Mansfield, Michael Douglass of Trout Run, Lori Zeafla of Liberty and Catherine Fletcher of Mansfield spoke in opposition to recommended changes in the foreign language program.
George Kump, of Sullivan Township, revisited his comments from a previous meeting regarding school bus #10.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
New policy Special Education Positive Behavior Support Policy-2nd reading (EXHIBIT)
2003/2004 District Calendar (EXHIBIT)
Revision to Board Policy #217 Graduation Requirements-1st reading
2003/2004 New Course of Study
On motion of Ms. Shull and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the transfer of
Marianne Bozzo to Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School for the first semester of the 2003/2004 school year and the transfer of Catherine Fletcher to the Liberty Jr. Sr. High School for the first semester of the 2003/2004 school year. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 2-5, by roll call, Mrs. Bastian, Mrs. Jaquish, Mrs. Halstead, Mr. Miller and Ms. Shull all dissenting.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
The employment of Lizabeth Occhino as a teacher assistant at Liberty Elementary School, effective February 11, 2003. Ms. Occhino will be compensated at an hourly rate of $8.00 plus benefits as defined by the Southern Tioga School District/CWA Education Assistants Agreement.
The employment of Gloria Kshir as a teacher assistant at Blossburg Elementary School, effective February 11, 2003. Ms. Kshir will be compensated at an hourly rate of $8.00 plus benefits as defined by the Southern Tioga School District/CWA Education Assistants Agreement.
The employment of Kathleen Thompson as a long-term substitute English teacher at Mansfield High School effective January 24, 2003. Ms. Thompson will be employed at a daily rate of $177.42 as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
Additions to the 2002/2003 daily substitute employees’ list. (EXHIBIT)
The employment of Richard Hall as a pre-arranged short-term substitute teacher for physical education at North Penn High School, effective November 27, 2002 through January 23, 2003. Mr. Hall will be compensated at a daily rate of $120.00 as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
The creation of a Head Cook position at Mansfield High School.
A maternity leave request from Margo Bailey, teacher assistant Blossburg Elementary School, effective May 19, 2003.
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following supplemental contracts for the 2002/2003 school year:
Mansfield High School Boosters winter game attendants for $2,835.00.
Blossburg Area Track Boosters winter game attendants for $1,680.00.
Philip Davis, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Boys Tennis Coach for $1,794.00.
Teresa Miller, mentor teacher for Jason Dominick, in the amount of $513.00.
Dan Berguson as a volunteer assistant for North Penn High School ski club.
George Valentine, Liberty Junior High Boys' Basketball coach for $1,193.00, pending receipt of required clearances.
Barbara Connolly, change from co-cheerleading coach to cheerleading coach at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School for $1,901.00.
Les Guillaume, co-assistant wrestling coach, Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, for $1,166.50.
Maureen Wroblewski, co-advisor for Odyssey of the Mind team, Liberty Elementary School, for $363.00.
On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 6-0-1, by roll call, Mr. Miller dissenting.
The Administration requested Board approval for the addition of Ray Weber, Chamberlain Transportation to the approved Bus Driver List for the 2002/2003 school year for vans only. On motion of Mrs. Bastian and second of Mr. Miller the Board voted 7-0, by roll call, to approve the request.
The Administration requested Board approval of field trip and conference requests as presented. On motion of Mrs. Bastian and second of Mr. Miller the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the requests. (EXHIBIT).
The Administration requested Board support of the Smythe Park Committee's initiative to replace trees damaged and removed from the park, including advertising and soliciting donations. On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 7-0, by roll call, to approve the request.
The Administration recommended approval of a request from Corning Community College to operate an extension center at either North Penn High School or Liberty High School. On motion of Mrs. Jaquish and second of Mrs. Bastian the Board voted 2-4-1, by roll call, with Mrs. Jaquish, Mr. Miller, Mr. Osborne and Ms. Shull dissenting and Mrs. Halstead abstaining.
The Administration recommended approval for a maintenance agreement on the distance learning equipment.
Bridge $1,916.00
Picture-Tel System $6,000.00
On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 7-0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended approval of a request from Mary Cole to replace bus #20 during the 2002/2003 school year due to mechanical problems and to issue her contract for the new bus in the name of Mary Cole and Dean N. Cole. On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 7-0,by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended the employment of Wilma Schmouder as cafeteria monitor at Liberty Elementary School. Ms. Schmouder will be compensated at an hourly rate of $6.50 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees. On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 7-0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval for the following:
Permission to apply for Year 6 Universal Service Fund for Schools and Libraries (E-rate) in the amount of $81,219.77.
Resolution appointing a Plan Administrator for the Southern Tioga School District Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 7-0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
Board President, Jeffery Rush, made the following announcements:
6:30 P.M., North Penn High School Cafeteria, Blossburg, PA.
5:00 P.M., North Penn High School Cafeteria, Blossburg, PA.
RE: Employees
6:30 P.M., Boyanowski Administration Building Conference Room, Blossburg, PA.
On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
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James J. Rakoski, Board Secretary
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