SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION– October 14, 2003
Board President Jeffrey Rush called the meeting to order with the following members also present: Kathleen Halstead, Terry Osborne, Roxanne Landis, Susan Jaquish, William Miller and Barbara Shull.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Sikorski, Lindner, Kneller, David, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Strassburg, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Sick and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meetings held on September 8, 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 presented.
The Financial Summary was presented and showed a balance in the General Fund Checking Account of $176.77, $1,802,692.55 in the Cash Management Account, and $669,212.57 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. Osborne 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. Landis and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $2,590,926.30 and bills to be paid in the amount of $182,291.12. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Rakoski presented a Food Service Report indicating that our Free & Reduced Meal applications had declined by 25 since 2002-03. Mr. Kalata further noted the percentage of free & reduced meals by building and related federal program effects.
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Ms. Shull, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept the resignation of Nancy Kemp, dishwasher, effective October 17, 2003.
On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 7 to 0, to approve Field Trip and Conferences as presented. (EXHIBIT)
The Liberty Elementary “bully-busters” presented information and a skit designed to prevent bullying in our schools.
Superintendent Kalata offered condolences to Principal Drabick in the passing of her mother.
Mr. Miller read an article on the state budget impasse and asked everyone to contact their legislators and the Governor to encourage a prompt solution.
Mrs. Landis commented on the poor drainage at the Liberty Soccer field. President Rush asked that the Administration and Building & Grounds Committee investigate the problem.
Student Representative, Renee Norman was unable to attend, but forwarded a written report on student activities and events in our high schools.
The Administration and financial advisors, Robert Cox and Les Bear, presented a recommendation on the Synthetic Floating Rate Opportunity reviewed at the Board Work Session. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Miller the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendation to permit the financial advisors to proceed with development of proposal. (EXHIBIT)
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following additions to the 2003/04 Approved Bus Driver List:
On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Extending the employment of Elizabeth Dillman as 3/5 pre-arranged short-term substitute English teacher at North Penn High School, from October 1, 2003, through October 24, 2003. Ms. Dillman will be employed at a daily rate of $72.00 as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
Extending the employment of Jeff Wynne as 2/5 pre-arranged short-term substitute English teacher at North Penn High School, from October 1, 2003, through October 24, 2003. Mr. Wynne will be employed at a daily rate of $48.00 as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
The employment of Julie Adams as teacher assistant for learning support at Mansfield High School, effective September 23, 2003. Ms. Adams will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.00 plus benefits as defined by the CWA Education Assistants Employment Contract.
The employment of Mimi Williams as half-time district English language learners teacher. Ms. Williams will be employed as a temporary professional employee at pro-rata ½ of step one of the bachelor’s salary column, $16,750, plus pro-rata ½ of the benefits as defined by the STSD/STEA Employment Contract. Ms. Williams’ employment is contingent upon her pursuing and obtaining Pennsylvania ESL Teacher Certification.
A request from Anne Harman, reading teacher at Blossburg Elementary School, for a maternity leave from January 5, 2004, through February 24, 2004.
Additions to the 2003/2004 substitute employee list. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval for Snow removal proposals from Hilfiger the Digger for Blossburg and Mansfield schools and Thomas Schmouder for Liberty schools. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the proposals.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following supplemental contracts for the 2003/2004 school year:
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 for homebound instruction for two (2) Liberty High School students. On motion of Ms. Shull and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 7 to 0, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to enter into a contract with Bancroft Neurohealth Institute of Hadonfield, New Jersey, in the amount of $20,000 for the 2003/2004 school year to provide services to a student w/special needs. On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
The re-assignment of Penny Monks, as substitute head cook at the Liberty schools effective October 8, 2003. Ms. Monks will be employed at her regular hourly rate of $7.73 plus an additional $1.47 per hour for “in charge pay” as per the CWA Employment Contract.
The re-assignment of Wilma Schmouder, as substitute full-time cook effective October 8, 2003. Ms. Schmouder will be employed at her regular hourly rate of $6.71 per hour as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 7 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
Board President Rush made the following announcements:
On motion of Mrs. Halstead 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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