SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION– June 9, 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, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Sick and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meetings held on May 12, 2003 and June 2, 2003 were read by the Board. On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mr. Miller the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes as presented.
The Financial Summary was presented and showed a balance in the General Fund Checking Account of $14.98, $382,452.40 in the Cash Management Account, and $235,599.85 in PLGIT. The report also included statements regarding the Student Activity Funds, Student Athletic Funds, Capital Reserve Funds, and Bank Notes. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Landis 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. Landis and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $1,369,728.29 and approved bills to be paid in the amount of $48,465.53. (EXHIBIT)
The Food Service Report was presented. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Ms. Shull the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the report which showed a loss of $1,422.83 in the breakfast program and a loss of $2,081.07 for the lunch program during April 2003. (EXHIBIT)
Letters of resignation were received from the following:
Michelle Reese, part-time server, effective May 14, 2003
Amanda Snyder, part-time server, effective June 4, 2003
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Miller the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the above resignations.
On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve Field Trip and Conferences as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata reported on the following:
A representative from “Blended Schools” would make a presentation to the Board and Administration on July 14, 2003
Complemented Levi Miller on the Bar-B-Que pit which he constructed at Liberty for his Eagle Scout Project.
Commented on the passing of Linda Lutomski, reading teacher at Blossburg Elementary.
Commented on potential security measures for all schools and suggested further discussion at the June 30th meeting.
Stated that the District will appeal certification findings in the state audit report for the 1998/99 and 1999/00 audit.
Student Representative, Susan Wickman, reported on various student council activities throughout the District. She thanked the Board for giving her the opportunity to serve as student representative.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
A contract with NetComm to provide maintenance service for district computers for the 2003/04 school year.
An agreement with Susquehanna Health System Sports Medicine Center for certified athletic trainer services for the 2003/04 school year.
On motion of Mrs. Bastian and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Tenure for Joseph Williams, Kristin Snyder, and Samuel Rotella.
Additions to the Daily Substitute List for the 2002/03 school year. (Exhibit)
The transfer of an elementary teaching position at Warren Miller Elementary School to Blossburg Elementary School beginning with the 2003/04 school year.
A request from Terri Monks, Instructional Services & Grants Specialist at the District Administration Office, for a Family Medical Leave beginning June 1, 2003, for 60 days.
A request from Amy Cavanaugh, learning support teacher at Liberty Elementary School, for a maternity leave beginning September 29, 2003 through March 15, 2004.
The employment of Paul W. David, as assistant principal at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School effective July 1, 2003, pending receipt of his Pennsylvania principal’s certification. Mr. David will be employed at an annual salary of $56,000 plus benefits as per the Performance Based Administrators Compensation Plan for Middle Management. Mr. David will receive payment up to a maximum of $3,000 toward course work which he has recently completed with his current employer.
The employment of Karla Manikowski as a pre-arranged short-term substitute elementary teacher at Blossburg Elementary School beginning May 5, 2003, for the remainder of the 2002/03 school year. Ms. Manikowski will be employed at a daily rate of $120.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Substitute Professional Employees.
Extending the employment of Rebecca Harer as a long-term substitute district specialist at the district administration office through December 23, 2003. Mrs. Harer will be employed at a daily rate of $76.92 plus benefits as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Classified Employees.
The employment of Amanda Snyder as part-time server at Mansfield High School effective May 30, 2003. Ms. Snyder will be employed at an hourly rate of $6.50 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
The employment of Rene Allen as part-time server at Warren Miller Elementary School effective May 30, 2003. Ms. Allen will be employed at an hourly rate of $6.71 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
The employment of Carol Staudt as part-time dishwasher at Warren Miller Elementary School effective June 9, 2003. Ms. Staudt will be employed 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. Miller the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Deb Moyer, volunteer to work with Liberty High School band front.
Renee Norman, Liberty High School Senior as Student Representative to the Board of Education for the 2003/04 school year.
Heather Will, Student Council co-advisor at North Penn High School for the 2003/04 school year in the amount of $745.00
Will Kelly, volunteer for Junior High Soccer at Mansfield High School.
On motion of Ms. Shull 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:
Extracurricular transportation proposals for the 2003/04 school year. (Exhibit)
Food service equipment bids for 2003/04. (Exhibit)
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval to enter into an agreement with Tioga County for liaison services for the district’s student assistant program. On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Ms. Shull the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the recommendation. (Exhibit)
Board President, Jeffery Rush, made the following announcements:
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Bastian 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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