SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION–November 13, 2006
The meeting of the Board of Education of the Southern Tioga School District was called to order by Board President, Barbara Shull, with the following members present:, Ivan Erway, Susan Jaquish, Roxanne Landis, Frank Kollar, Gloria Schwab, and Terry Osborne.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Sikorski, Lindner, Jaquish, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Sick, Mrs. Freeman, and interested teachers and citizens.
President Shull opened the meeting by presenting a PSBA Certificate to Terry Osborne in recognition for 16 years of Board service.
The Minutes of the meetings held on October 10, 2006 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Kollar 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 $40.80, $2,350,356.64 in the Cash Management Account, $2,757,925.56 in PLGIT. The report also included statements regarding the Student Activity Funds, Student Athletic Funds, Scholarship Funds, Capital Reserve Funds, Bank Notes, Construction Fund and Swaption Proceeds. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Kollar 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. Jaquish and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $2,197,595.07 and bills to be paid in the amount of $244,998.46. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept the following resignations:
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve Field Trip and Conference Requests as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata spoke for the Administration and
Mr. Osborne reported that the Southern Tioga Tax Study Commission will hold its required public hearing on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00 P.M. in the North Penn Jr. Sr. High School auditorium.
Mr. Kollar reported for the Building & Grounds Committee and commented that the Little League Building reconstruction will begin in the spring.
Ms. Shull reported that progress is being made on our district transportation study.
Becky Litzelman, Susan Plank, Rebecca Hemling, Carrie Thompson, David Edler, Diane Smith, Penny Mitstifer and Dennis Crumb spoke on behalf of a school bus route extension to the Plank Day Care Center.
Dennis Crumb, Wellsboro, asked the Board to consider policy to release the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of School Board Members.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Employ Julie Wilson, full-time paraprofessional for a student with special needs at Blossburg Elementary School, effective October 23, 2006. Ms. Wilson will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.75 plus benefits as defined by the CWA Paraprofessionals Agreement.
Employ Ashley McKee, short-term substitute art teacher at the North Penn Jr. Sr. High and Blossburg Elementary Schools, effective October 19 through December 1, 2006. Ms. McKee will be employed at a daily rate of $120.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Substitute Professional Employees.
Employ Lizabeth Occhino, teen parent advocate, effective October 16, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Ms. Occhino will be employed at an hourly rate of $18.00 for a maximum of 167 hours as defined by the 2006/2007 Pregnant and Parenting Teen Grant.
Employ Cathryn Mack, long-term substitute special education teacher at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, effective October 18, 2006 through the end of the 2006-2007 school year. Ms. Mack will be employed at a daily rate of $193.90 plus benefits as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Substitute Professional Employees.
Request from Heather Leonard, short-term substitute learning support teacher at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, effective approximately, December 18, 2006 through March 9, 2007. Ms. Leonard will be employed at a daily rate of $120.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Substitute Professional Employees.
Employ Susan Overpeck, computer support paraprofessional at W. L. Miller Elementary School, effective November 6, 2006. Ms. Overpeck will be employed at an hourly rate of $9.25 plus benefits as defined by the CWA Paraprofessionals Agreement.
Employ Jaclyn Hill, short-term substitute elementary teacher at W.L. Miller Elementary School, effective November 29, 2006 through March 30, 2007. Ms. Hill will be employed at a daily rate of $120.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Substitute Professional Employees.
Employ Rene Allen, part-time cafeteria server at W. L. Miller Elementary School,
Effective October 10, 2006. Ms. Allen will be employed at an hourly rate of $6.50 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
Additions to the 2006-2007 Day-to-Day Substitute Employees list. (EXHIBIT)
Employ Brandi Cleveland, full-time kindergarten paraprofessional at Blossburg Elementary School, effective November 7, 2006. Ms. Cleveland will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.75 plus benefits ad defined by the CWA Paraprofessionals Agreement.
Employ Jason Wright, student custodian at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School for the 2006-2007 school year.
Enter into supplemental contracts with the following teachers as mentors:
Replace full-time cook position at W. L. Miller Elementary School cafeteria with a part-time position effective January 2, 2007.
Request from Laurie Piquero, 6th grade teacher at W. L. Miller Elementary School to complete a principal internship with Mrs. Sargent.
Grant tenure to Kristopher DeRemer, 5th grade teacher at Blossburg Elementary School.
On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mrs.Landis 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 2006/2007 school year:
Cyber teachers for the Blendedschools program:
Coach/Advisor recommendations:
On motion of Mrs. Jaquish and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of fall game attendants for Liberty, Mansfield and North Penn Jr. Sr. High Schools. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to authorize execution of the adjudication regarding expulsion from all district schools of a certain student for North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, effective September 27, 2006 through September 27, 2007. On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
Board President Barbara Shull made the following announcements:
Next Board Meetings(s)
Monday, December 4, 2006, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
Monday, December 4, 2006, 4:30 P.M.,
Student & Community Service Committee
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
Board Work Session(s)
Tuesday, January 2, 2007, 6:30 P.M. (pending Board approval)
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Executive Session(s)
On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mr. Osborne 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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