SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION–May 8, 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, David, Barton, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Sick, and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meeting held on April 11, 2006 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the minutes as presented.
President Miller recognized Pamela Davis and Linda Dunkleberger as elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively, for 2005-06.
The Financial Summary was presented and showed a balance in the General Fund Checking Account of $37.60, $1,747,133.23 in the Cash Management Account, $1,595,737.71 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. Berguson and second of Mrs. Jaquish 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. Kollar and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $1,471,854.72 and bills to be paid in the amount of $76,358.74. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Ms. Shull and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve Field Trip and Conference Requests as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Kathryn Tokarz, student representative, reported on the activities of student governments in all three high schools.
President Miller thanked Kathryn and complimented her performance as student representative for 2005-06.
Mr. Kalata reported for the administration and:
Mr. Rakoski reported on the recent fire at the Little League Building in Smythe Park and indicated that he is working with the insurance company to replace the building.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following service agreements for 2006/2007:
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval to reappoint the following to provide services to the district in 2006/2007:
On motion of Ms. Shull 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 reappoint First Citizens National Banks in Blossburg and Mansfield as District Depositories. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 8-0-1, with Terry Osborne abstaining, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
A contract with Guyette Communications for replacement of the sound systems in the Liberty Elementary School for $35,083.63, and Blossburg Elementary School for $62,726.62.
Submission of Plancon A and B to the Department of Education for a building project at W. L. Miller Elementary School.
On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
The 1st Reading of a new policy – Wellness Policy for Physical Education, Physical Activity and Nutrition.
A Summer School Program which includes Remedial, Enrichment, and Maintenance Schools.
On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 9 to 0, to the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
2006/2007 Preliminary General Fund Budget of expenditures in the amount of $24,780,629.00.
2006/2007 Capital Fund Budget in the amount of $365,000.00.
The sale of approximately 25 antique desks located at W.L. Miller Elementary School. Bids were awarded to Melinda Tice at $100.00 each for 2 desks and Stacy Burd at $120.00 each for 2 desks.
On motion of Ms. Shull and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Pupil Transportation Compensation Formula for 2006/2007.
Addition of William Gardner (Chamberlain Transportation) as a substitute driver, pending CDL, to the 2005/2006 School Bus Driver list.
A contract with Theresa Smith to provide passenger car transportation at the current IRS mileage rate.
A contract with Brico Technologies in the amount of $21,364.20 to purchase a second repeater station
To enter into a tower lease agreement with the Mansfield Hose Company in the amount of $1200.00 per year.
On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
To employ Mary Ridge, as Computer Support/Library Assistant, at Blossburg Elementary School, retroactively to April 24, 2006. Ms. Ridge will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.50 for computer support assistant work and an hourly rate of $8.00 for library assistant work, plus benefits as defined by the STSD/CWA Education Assistants Agreement. Ms. Ridge’s employment is contingent on receipt of FBI clearance.
To employ Wayne Evans, as Smythe Park Grounds Keeper, at Mansfield High School. Mr. Evans will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.14 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
To add the following individuals to the day-to-day substitute list for the 2005/2006 school year:
To employ Norma Martin, as Substitute Teacher Assistant for the Read Naturally after School Program. Ms. Martin will be paid an hourly rate of $15.00 as defined by the Education Assistant Program Grant.
To employ Pat Mitchell on an intermittent basis as Substitute Secretary to the Coordinator of Special Instructional Services. Ms. Mitchell will be employed at a daily rate of $123.71 effective April 21, 2006.
To transfer Kathryn Schmouder, Elementary Teacher at Blossburg Elementary School, to Elementary Teacher at Liberty Elementary School, effective with the 2006/2007 school year.
To transfer Brock Kitchen, Learning Support Teacher at North Penn High School, to Elementary Teacher at Liberty Elementary School, effective with the 2006/2007 school year.
A request from Penny Crowell, Director of Human Resources, for a maternity leave, from October 2, 2006, through January 9, 2007.
On motion of Mrs. Landis 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, effective with the 2006/2007 school year:
To add a Learning Support/Emotional Support Teacher at Mansfield High School.
To add a .5 Computer Support Assistant at Blossburg Elementary School.
To reclassify the position of Computer Support/Library Assistant to Computer Support Assistant at Blossburg Elementary School.
To add the following positions for the Summer School Program:
On motion of Mrs. Jaquish and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended taking from the table the motion to approve supplemental contracts from the April 10, 2006 Board Meeting. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 9 to 0, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended rejecting the April 10, 2006, supplemental contract motion. On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 9 to 0, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of supplemental contracts for the 2006/2007 school year. On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 7-1-1, by roll call, with Mr. Kollar abstaining, to approve the recommendation. (EXHIBIT)
Board President William Miller made the following announcements:
Next Board Meeting(s)
Monday, June 12, 2006, at 6:30 P.M.
Liberty High School Auditorium
Monday, August 14, 2006, at 6:30 P.M.
Liberty High School Auditorium
Board Work Session(s)
Monday, June 5, 2006, at 6:30 P.M.
Boyanowski Administration Building Conference Room, Blossburg
Monday, August 7, 2006, at 6:30 P.M.
Boyanowski Administration Building Conference Room, Blossburg
On motion of Mrs. Jaquish and second of Mrs. Landis 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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