SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION– MARCH 17, 2003
AMENDED MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Board President Jeffery Rush with the following members also present: William Miller, Kathleen Halstead, Barbara Shull, William Johnston, Roxanne Landis and Martha Bastian.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Sikorski, Lindner, Kneller, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Strassburg, Ms. Simmons, and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meeting held on February 10, 2003 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mrs. Landis 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 $98.49, $1,677,052.40 in the Cash Management Account, and $1,300,153.35 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. Halstead and second of Mr. Johnston 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 $1,122,029.45 and approved bills to be paid in the amount of $172,344.61. (EXHIBIT)
The Food Service Report was presented. On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mrs. Landis the board voted 7 to 0 to approve the report which showed a loss of $886.82 in the breakfast program and a gain of $2,934.11 for the lunch program during January 2003. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Ms. Shull the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Bastian and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve Field Trip and Conferences as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata reported for the administration and recognized our Odyssey of the Mind teams, Forensics, Band, Chorus and Athletic teams for their effort and performance in competitions.
Student Representative, Susan Wickman, reported on various student council activities throughout the District.
Kevin Lindquist representing the Blossburg Fire and Ambulance Association requested permission for a right-of-way through School property. Mr. Rakoski asked Mr. Lindquist to get in contact with him so they can review the request.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Revision to Board Policy #217 Graduation Requirements-2nd reading (EXHIBIT)
Reaffirmation to Board Policy #218 "Student Discipline"
On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mr. Johnston the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval for the following transfers for the 2003/2004 school term:
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second on Mr. Miller the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
A request from William Berresford, music teacher, Mansfield schools, for a leave of absence for medical reasons beginning March 10, 2003 for the remainder of the 2002/2003 school year.
A maternity leave request from Katherine Eglesia, 5th grade teacher at Warren Miller Elementary School. Mrs. Eglesia's leave will begin Monday, April 14, 2003 for the remainder of the 2002/2003 school year.
The employment of Kelly Diehl as a teacher assistant for a student with special needs at Mansfield High School, effective March 18, 2003. Ms. Diehl will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.00 plus benefits as defined by the CWA Education Assistant employment contract.
The employment of Amy Johnston as a pre-arranged short-term substitute instrumental music teacher at the Mansfield Schools, effective March 10, 2003. Ms. Johnston will be employed at a daily rate of $120.00 as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
The employment of Matthew Gaul as a pre-arranged short-term substitute English teacher at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, effective approximately April 11, 2003 for the remainder of the 2002/2003 school year. Mr. Gaul will be employed at a daily rate of $120.00 as defined by the Substitute Professionals Employees Conditions of Employment.
Additions to the Day to Day Substitute Employees list for the 2002/2003 school year. (EXHIBIT)
The employment of Kalen Honeyfield as District Computer Technician, effective April 1, 2003. Mr. Honeyfield will be employed at an annual salary of $18,000 plus benefits (pro-rata) as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Classified Staff.
The employment of Roy Baublitz, dishwasher, Mansfield High School, effective March 10, 2003. Mr. Baublitz will be employed at an hourly rate of $6.50 plus benefits as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
The employment of Jeanne Carlson, as a pre-arranged short-term substitute reading teacher at Blossburg Elementary School, effective March 12, 2003. Ms. Carlson will be employed at a daily rate of $120.00 plus benefits, as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
The employment of Jerri Deming, as a pre-arranged short-term substitute librarian at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, effective March 17, 2003. Ms. Deming will be employed at a daily rate of $120.00 plus benefits, as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
The employment of Royal Fulkerson, as night custodian, with initial assignment to Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School. Mr. Fulkerson will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.29 plus benefits as defined by the CWA contract.
On motion of Mrs. Halstead 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 supplemental contracts for the 2002/2003 school year:
Liberty Jr. Sr. High School winter game attendants for $1,815.00.
Debbie Bowen, yearbook co-advisor, North Penn High School for $1,076.00.
Spring sports volunteers, North Penn High School.
Nate McNamara - track/junior high basketball
Che' Regina - track
Mike Wilson - track
Erica Winters - track/junior high basketball
Volunteer baseball assistants, James F. Keyes and Jason J. Dominick, for Mansfield High School.
John Pollock as Assistant Baseball coach, Mansfield High School, for $1,659.00.
On motion of Mrs. Bastian and second of Mr. Johnston the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration requested Board approval for the addition of Floyd Phippen, Chamberlain Transportation to the approved Bus Driver List for the 2002/2003 school year for vans only. On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 7-0, by roll call, to approve the request.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Intermediate Unit #17 Budget for the 2003/2004 school year.
Exonerate tax collectors from collecting taxes from individuals as listed on the exoneration list.
On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mr. Johnston the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval for a homebound instruction request for a Mansfield High School student. On motion of Mrs. Bastian and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to employ Carolyn Danzig as Head Cook at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School effective March 24, 2003. Ms. Danzig will be employed at an hourly rate of $9.50 per hour plus benefits as defined by the CWA employment contract. On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Ms Shull the Board voted 7 to 0 , by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
Board President, Jeffery Rush, made the following announcements:
Special Board Meeting: Monday, March 24, 2003, at 5:00 P.M., Boyanowski Administration Building Conference Room, Blossburg, PA. RE: Debt Financing
On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mrs. Halstead 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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