SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION– September 8, 2003
Board President Jeffrey Rush called the meeting to order with the following members also present: William Johnston, Kathleen Halstead, Terry Osborne, Roxanne Landis, Susan Jaquish, William Miller and Martha Bastian.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Sikorski, Lindner, Kneller, David, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Strassburg, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Sick and interested teachers and citizens.
The oath of office was administered to Student Board Representative, Renee Norman.
The Minutes of the meetings held on August 11, 2003 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Johnston and second of Mr. Miller the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes as amended to reflect Mrs. Jaquish abstention, not Ms. Shull, on Student and Community service contracts.
The Financial Summary was presented and showed a balance in the General Fund Checking Account of $27.30, $753,307.48 in the Cash Management Account, and $396,186.67 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. Landis and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Financial Summary as presented. (EXHIBIT)
The Board studied the Bill List for the General Fund. On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mrs. Bastian the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $1,047,059.19 and bills to be paid in the amount of $138,379.47. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Jaquish, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the retirement of Ann Kulick, teacher assistant, effective December 23, 2003.
On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Miller the Board voted 7- 0-1, with Mr. Rush abstaining, to approve Field Trip and Conferences as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata complemented Mr. Sikorski and the special education staff on receipt of a $2,900.00 in school performance grant.
Student Representative, Renee Norman reported on student activities and events highlighting homecoming activities in our high schools.
Kathy Thomas, Mansfield, questioned the Board’s plan to purchase the Mansfield Armory. Mr. Kalata stated that the Board is still in the fact-finding process.
George Kump, Sullivan Township, once again questioned potential conflict of interest in negotiations. He accused our special council of ignoring the ethics law when formulating their opinion.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following pupil transportation contracts:
Entering into a contract with Chris and Kelly Paulhamus, of Trout Run, to transport their child to the Cogan Station Christian School at a daily rate of $19.58.
Entering into a contract with Chamberlain Transportation to transport a Mansfield student to the Scranton School for the Deaf for 87% of state formula.
The transfer of the Krise/Jennings contract to Frank Jennings, as per Board policy #810.
On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
The transfer of Lisa Williams, elementary teacher at Blossburg Elementary School, to reading teacher at Liberty Elementary School, effective October 30, 2003.
To create an ELL teacher assistant position with initial assignment to Warren Miller Elementary School.
To create a ½ ELL teaching position with initial assignment to the Mansfield Schools.
To create a teacher assistant position for a student with special needs with initial assignment to Warren Miller Elementary School
The employment of Natalie Hetzel as a long-term substitute vocal music teacher at the Blossburg Schools effective August 21, 2003 through April 20, 2004. Ms. Hetzel will be employed at a daily rate of $180.11 plus benefits as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
The employment of Elizabeth Dillman as 3/5 pre-arranged short-term substitute English teacher at North Penn High School, effective August 25, 2003 through September 30, 2003. Ms. Dillman will be employed at a daily rate of $72.00 as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
The employment of Jeff Wynne as 2/5 pre-arranged short-term substitute English teacher at North Penn High School, effective August 25, 2003 through September 30, 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 Rebecca Harer as guidance assistant at North Penn High School, effective August 20, 2003. Ms. Harer will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.00 plus benefits as defined by the CWA Education Assistants Employment Contact.
The employment of Doreen Mase as teacher assistant for a student with special needs at Mansfield High School, effective August 21, 2003. Ms. Mase will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.00 plus benefits as defined by the CWA Education Assistants Employment Contact.
The employment of Sherry Oakley as pre-arranged short-term substitute reading teacher at Liberty Elementary School, effective August 21, 2003. Ms. Oakley 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 Linda Sylor as teacher assistant for ELL at Warren Miller Elementary School, effective September 9, 2003. Ms. Sylor will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.00, plus benefits, as defined by the CWA Education Assistants Employment Contact.
Additions of the 2003/2004 substitute employee list. (EXHIBIT)
The employment of Brock Kitchen as long-term substitute learning support teacher at Liberty Elementary School, effective September 29, 2003 through March 5, 2004. Mr. Kitchen will be employed at a daily rate of $180.11, plus benefits as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Revising the supplemental contacts of the Liberty girls soccer coaches to 25% due to the program being cancelled for the 2003/2004 school year and as per the principal’s recommendation—Jane Detweiler, $646.25 and James Kreger, $426.75.
Revising the supplemental contract for Debra Campbell as co-cheerleading advisor to cheerleading advisor at Mansfield High School for $1,957.00.
On motion of Mrs. Bastian and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval to enter into a contract with Fran Jaquish, chemistry teacher at North Penn High School as mentor teacher for Les Albor. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Halstead the Board voted 7-0-1, by roll call, with Mrs. Jaquish abstaining, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to enter into a supplemental contract with Caryl Snyder, business education teacher at North Penn High School as mentor for Robin Glowatz. On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to change the October Board meeting from Monday, October 13, 2003 to October 14, 2003. On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mr. Johnston the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
The employment of Nancy Kemp as part-time cafeteria employee with initial assignment to the Warren Miller Elementary School. Ms. Kemp will be employed at an hourly rate of $6.50 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
The employment of Lona Heyd as temporary teacher assistant for a student with special needs at Blossburg Elementary School effective September 9, 2003 for six to eight weeks. Ms. Heyd will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.50 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
The addition of the following individuals to the daily substitute list for the 2003/2004 school year:
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Johnston the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval to enter into a supplemental contact with Jane Detweiler as junior high volleyball coach at Liberty High School for the 2003/2004 school for $1,227.00. On motion of Mr. Miller and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
Board President Rush made the following announcements:
RE: Attorney
On motion of Mrs. Halstead and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
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James J. Rakoski, Board Secretary
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