SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION–June 12, 2006
The meeting of the Board of Education of the Southern Tioga School District was called to order by Board President, William Miller, with the following members present: Barbara Shull, Terry Osborne, Ivan Erway, Susan Jaquish, Roxanne Landis, Frank Kollar, Francine Wunderlich, and Dan Berguson.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Lindner, Jaquish, Sikorski, Barton, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Sick, Mrs. Crowell, and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meeting held on May 8, 2006 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the minutes as presented.
President Miller appointed Rachel Spencer, student at Liberty Jr. Jr. High School as the student representative for 2006-07
The Financial Summary was presented and showed a balance in the General Fund Checking Account of $2.70, $1,390,686.78 in the Cash Management Account, $722,363.08 in PLGIT. The report also included statements regarding the Student Activity Funds, Student Athletic Funds, Scholarship Funds, Capital Reserve Funds, Bank Notes, and Swaption Proceeds. On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Financial Summary as presented. (EXHIBIT)
The Board studied the Bill List for the General Fund. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $2,029,741.63 and bills to be paid in the amount of $121,438.40. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
A letter was received from Elizabeth Jacobs submitting her resignation as music teacher effective June 25, 2006. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the recommendation.
On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve Field Trip and Conference Requests as presented. (EXHIBIT)
The Board recessed into Executive Session to discuss confidential student information and real estate.
Upon returning from Executive Session, President Miller read a statement regarding the Board’s position on the Mansfield Armory. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata reported on graduation and a successful closing of the 2005-06 school year. He thanked the Board, Administration, Staff, and Students for a job will done.
George Kump, Sullivan Township, commented on the work year as described in the Administration Compensation Plan.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Tioga County – 12.71 mils or $1.271 on each $100 of taxable assessed valuation. No increase from 2005-2006
Lycoming County - 11.64 mils or $1.164 on each $100 of taxable assessed valuation, a decrease of .5 mils (4.11%) from 2005-2006.
On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
On motion of Mrs. Wunderich and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
The 2nd Reading of a new policy – Wellness Policy for Physical Education, Physical Activity and Nutrition. (EXHIBIT)
Agreement with the Mansfield Area Nursery School for the use of facilities at W.L. Miller Elementary School beginning August 28, 2006 to June 15, 2007.
Agreement with Joyful Happenings Day Care to remain at W.L. Miller Elementary School for a term of one (1) year beginning on September 1, 2006.
District’s Strategic Plan Mid-Cycle Review.
Professional Education Plan for years 2005-2008.
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 9 to 0, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Grant tenure and enter into a Professional Employees contract with the following individuals:
Employ Stephanie Williams as long-term substitute learning support teacher at Liberty Elementary School, retroactively to May 18, 2006, through December 22, 2006. Ms. Williams will be employed at a daily rate of $188.36 for 2005/2006 work and a daily rate of $193.90 for 2006/2007 work, plus benefits as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
Employ Vanessa Barr as elementary teacher at W.L. Miller Elementary School, effective August 23, 2006. Ms. Barr will be employed at Step 2.5 of the Bachelor’s salary column, $36,915, plus benefits as defined by the STEA/STSD Agreement.
Enter into a supplemental contract with Che Regina as Summer School Coordinating Teacher for the 2006 Summer School Program in the amount of $3,500.
Add the following individuals to the day-to-day substitute list for the 2005/2006 school year:
A request from Jenny Kilmer, elementary teacher at W.L. Miller Elementary School, for a maternity leave from August 23, 2006, through November 1, 2006.
A request from Joey-Sue Hamilton-Ficks, Health & Physical Education Teacher at the Liberty Schools, for a maternity leave from September 5, 2006, through January 1, 2007.
A request from Audrey Brown, teacher assistant for a student with special needs at W.L. Miller Elementary School, for a Uncompensated Leave due to an emergency, as per Board Policy #539.
A request from Margaret Frock to complete a school nurse internship at Mansfield High School during the first semester of the 2006/2007 school year. Ms. Frock is a student at Slippery Rock University.
A one year renewal, July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, of the Conditions of Employment for Classified Employees plan.
Employ Adlain Milheim as extended school year teacher for up to 60 hours during the summer of 2006 to provide services to identified students. Ms. Milheim will be paid an hourly rate of $31.34.
On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval to authorize execution of the adjudication regarding expulsion from all district schools of a certain student from North Penn High School. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended approval of the following:
A lease agreement with Phillips Supply House for new copiers at Liberty Elementary and Liberty High School in the amount of $492.92 a month and $688.77 a month respectively.
Bid from O’Donnell Associates for choral risers at Mansfield High School in the amount of $9,765.
Bid from Sam Tell and Son, Inc. for a steam kettle at Liberty Elementary School in the amount of $11,686.80.
Yearbook bids for the 2006-2007 school year in the following amounts:
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Supplemental contracts with the following individuals for the 2006 Summer School Program:
- contingent upon a minimum of 10 student registrants
- contingent upon a minimum of 10 student registrants
- maximum $3,000 for program
- contingent upon a minimum of 10 student registrant
To employ the following students for the summer of 2006 at an hourly rate of $7.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees:
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval to enter into a contract with Quad 3 Group to provide professional architectural and engineering services for a building project at Warren L. Miller Elementary School at a fee of 6% of the final construction cost. On motion of Mrs. Jaquish and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to authorize our financial advisor, Arthurs Lestrange & Company to take necessary action to prepare for the issuance of $10,000,000 debt on the proposed Warren L. Miller Elementary School project. On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
On motion of Mr. Landis and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 9 to 0 to authorize the Administration to enter into a right-of-way agreement with the Liberty Municipal Authority for the sewage line upon approval of the Chairperson of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. The motion will supercede any previous right-of-way agreement.
Board President William Miller made the following announcements:
Next Board Meetings(s)
Monday, August 14, 2006, 6:30 P.M.
Liberty High School Auditorium, Liberty
Monday, September 11, 2006, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield High School Library, Mansfield
Board Work Session(s)
Monday, August 7, 2006, 6:30 P.M.
Boyanowski Administration Building Conference Room, Blossburg
Tuesday, September 5, 2006, 6:30 P.M.
Boyanowski Administration Building Conference Room, Blossburg
On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
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James J. Rakoski, Board Secretary
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