Southern Tioga School District
Boyanowski Administration Building, 241 Main Street, Blossburg, PA 16912
Phone: (570) 638-2183 or (570) 659-5521 Fax: (570) 638-3512
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION–April 14, 2008
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, Frank Kollar, Stuart Crossen, Susan Jaquish, Terry Osborne, Dan Berguson, Roxanne Landis, and Gloria Schwab.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Lindner, David, Jaquish, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Sick, and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meetings held on March 10, 2008 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the minutes
The Financial Summary was presented. The report also included statements regarding the General Fund, Student Activity Funds, Student Athletic Funds, Scholarship Funds, Capital Reserve Funds, Capital Project Funds, Construction Fund and Swaption Proceeds. On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mr. Erway 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 Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the bill list as presented. (EXHIBIT)
The Board studied a second Bill List for the General Fund. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 8-0-1, with Mrs. Jaquish abstaining, to approve the bill list as presented. (EXHIBIT)
The Board studied the Bill List for Capital Projects Fund. On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the bill list as presented. (EXHIBIT)
The Board studied the Bill List for WLM Fire Restoration Fund. On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the bill list as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Jaquish and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the following:
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Resignation of Jennifer Wile, elementary teacher at Warren L Miller Elementary School, effective at the conclusion of 2007-08 school year.
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Resignation of Linda Brucklacher, cafeteria worker, effective June 9, 2008
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Resignation of Amanda Snyder, cafeteria worker, effective March 12, 2008
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Resignation of Stacey Jelliff, cafeteria worker, effective March 4, 2008
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Resignation of Kathleen Gaylord, cafeteria worker, effective March 17, 2008
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Field Trip and Conference Requests as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata reflected on the Warren L Miller Elementary School fire of a year ago and commented on the completion of the first phase of the renovation project.
He noted that the 3 county districts are working together to submit a pregnant and teen parenting grant.
Amy Repard of Liberty asked about procedures to assess injured students. Mr. Kalata responded that the administration is reviewing processes and procedures.
Lydia Brennan of Mansfield inquired about bus driver training on first aid. Mr. Rakoski responded that one training is included in their licensing program and requested that she contact him directly regarding specifics.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Employ Deanne Sayman as part-time cafeteria employee, at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, retroactively to March 28, 2008. Ms. Sayman will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.15 as per the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
Employ Doris Scheerer as part-time cafeteria employee, at Blossburg Elementary School, retroactively to March 26, 2008. Ms. Scheerer will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.15 as per the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
Add the following individuals to the 2007/08 substitute employees list:
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Laura Clark, elementary teacher, effective 3/17/08
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David Harmic, physical education teacher, effective 3/17/08
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Linda Brucklacher, cafeteria employee, effective 6/10/08
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Kate Gaylord, cafeteria employee, effective 3/15/08
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Amanda Snyder, cafeteria employee, effective 3/13/08
Enter into supplemental contracts with the following persons for the 2007/08 school year:
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Daniel Frank, asst. softball coach, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School for $2,063.00
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Darla Lieb, head volleyball coach, Liberty Jr. Sr. High School for $3,263.00
Volunteers for 2007/08 programs:
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Melanie Purcell as volunteer for Girls Softball, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
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Richard Berg, as volunteer for Girls Softball, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
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Nichole Book, as volunteer for softball program, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
Transferred the following professional staff beginning with the 2008/09 school year:
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Jeanne Carlson, gifted support facilitator, Blossburg/Liberty Schools to elementary teacher at Blossburg Elementary School
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Brooke Cohick, English teacher, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School to English teacher at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School
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Amy Cavanaugh, special education teacher, Liberty Elementary School to elementary teacher at Liberty Elementary School
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Susan Krotzer, special education teacher, Liberty Elementary School to elementary teacher at Liberty Elementary School
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Noreen Wheeler, guidance counselor, Liberty Jr. Sr. High School to guidance counselor at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
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Ellen Reed, special education teacher, Liberty Jr. Sr. High School to special education teacher, Liberty Elementary School
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Karen Fry, alternative education teacher, Laurel Youth/North Penn Jr. Sr. High School to special education teacher, Liberty Jr. Sr. High School
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Jamie Sparks, special education teacher, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School to special education teacher, Liberty Jr. Sr. High School
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Deb Rausher, reading specialist, Warren L Miller Elementary School to special education teacher, Liberty Elementary School
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 9-0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Reopen the 2007-08 budget to reflect the addition of $1,008,849 in Classrooms for the Future, Pre K Counts, and Dual Enrollment funding.
Accept bids for Art, General, and Custodial supplies for 2008/09. (EXHIBIT)
Transfer $130,319.23 from the Warren L Miller Fire Restoration Fund to the General Fund to repay loans previously advanced from the General Fund for payment of fire related invoices.
Accept bid submitted by MCS Software of Mandeville, LA, in the amount of $21,060, to provide a Food Service Management Software System in accordance with specifications. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Warren L Miller Elementary School change orders
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Lobar Construction-delete soap and towel dispensers, ($931.66)
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Lobar Construction-add waterproof elevator liner, $2,864.94
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Lobar Construction-delete flagpole, $1,256.79)
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Lobar Construction-add drywall in rooms 208 & 209, $1,636.12
On motion of Mr. Erway 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:
The Second Reading of revisions to Board Policy #217 Graduation Requirements (EXHIBIT)
Revisions to the District Calendar for the 2007/2008 year (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Enter into a three year agreement with Susquehanna Health System for athletic training services to all district schools.
Compensation formula for pupil transportation services for 2008/09. The formula reflects a 4.1% increase over the previous year. (EXHIBIT)
Add Judith E. Stockton to the list of approved drivers for vans only as requested by Wilson Transport, Inc.
Enter into a contract with William Fox to provide special transportation service in the amount of 50.5¢/mile.
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
Board President Barbara Shull made the following announcements:
Next Board Meeting (s)
Monday, May 12, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
Monday, June 9, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
Board Work Session(s)
Monday, May 5, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Monday, June 2, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Executive Sessions(s)
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 9-0 to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
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James J. Rakoski, Board Secretary
