SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION–March 13, 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, and Dan Berguson.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Sikorski, Lindner, Jaquish, David, Barton, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Sick, and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meeting held on February 13, 2006 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the minutes as presented.
The Financial Summary was presented and showed a balance in the General Fund Checking Account of $7.59, $2,950,669.91 in the Cash Management Account, $1,268,464.02 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 Mr. Osborne and second of Ms. Shull 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 Ms. Shull and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $1,447,819.42 and bills to be paid in the amount of $89,643.80. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the retirement of Jane Pequignot, as Kindergarten Teacher at Liberty Elementary School, effective at the end of 2005/2006 school year.
On motion of Ms. Shull and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve Field Trip and Conference Requests as presented. (EXHIBIT)
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
To add the position of Teacher Assistant for a Student with Special Needs at Mansfield High School.
To employ Ellie Farrington, as Pre-Arranged Short-Term Substitute Elementary Teacher, at W. L. Miller Elementary School, retroactively to February 23, 2006, through March 17, 2006. Ms. Farrington will be paid a daily rate of $120.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Substitute Professional Employees.
To employ Adam Funck, as Computer Support Assistant, at Liberty High School. Mr. Funck will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.50 plus benefits as defined by the CWA Education Assistants agreement. Start date is pending receipt of clearances.
To extend the employment of Michelle Reese, as Pre-Arranged Short-Term Substitute Teacher Assistant for a Student with Special Needs, at Mansfield High School, through March 31, 2006. Ms. Reese will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.50 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
To add the following individuals to the day-to-day substitute employees list for the 2005/2006 school year:
To enter into an agreement with Betty Mack, Tioga County Partnership for Community Health, in the amount of $300 to work on the Partnership for Quality Pre-Kindergarten Planning Grant.
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Jaquish 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 2005-2006 school year:
The following individuals as volunteers for the 2005/2006 school year:
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
The 2nd Reading of Board Policy additions/revisions
To relocate the April 3, 2006, Work Session from the Boyanowski Administration Building to W.L. Miller Elementary School Library.
To adopt a new Spanish textbook series for all District High Schools.
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 7 to 0, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Permission to accept a contribution from the McInroy-Sheffer People Trust in the amount of $750.00 to support our schools’ participation in interscholastic academic competitions.
Proposed budget for BLaST I. U. #17 for 2006-2007.
Plancon K for Series of 2005 General Obligation Note in the amount of $4,205,000.00
On motion of Mrs. Jaquish and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration and Negotiations Committee recommended Board approval to enter into a five year agreement with the Communications Workers of America Local 1111, representing the full-time maintenance, custodial and cafeteria employees. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of a request from Principal Denise Drabick to survey students, staff and tax payers from the Mansfield area in relation to her doctoral dissertation titled, “The Impact of Interscholastic Sports on Selected Elements of the Public School Experience.” On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to add Jenny Bowen to the day-to-day substitute employees list for teacher substitute-all subject areas, effective March 14, 2006. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 7 to 0, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration and Negotiations Committee recommended Board approval to enter into a five year agreement with the Communication Workers of America Education Assistants. On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
Board President William Miller made the following announcements:
Next Board Meeting(s)
Monday, April 10, 2006, at 6:30 P.M.
Liberty High School Auditorium
Monday, May 8, 2006, at 6:30 P.M.
Liberty High School Auditorium
Board Work Session(s)
Monday, April 3, 2006, at 6:30 P.M.
W.L. Miller Elementary School Library,
Mansfield
Monday, May 1, 2006, at 6:30 P.M.
Boyanowski Administration Building Conference Room,
Blossburg
Executive Session(s)
Ad Hoc Committee,
Monday, March 13, 2006, at 5:00 P.M.
North Penn High School Auditorium, Blossburg
RE: Real Estate
Board Conference (s)
Monday, April 3, 2006, at 5:30 P.M. –Tour of W.L. Miller Elementary School
On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mrs. Jaquish 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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