Southern Tioga School District
Administration Office 241 Main Street, Blossburg, Pa 16912
Phone: (570) 638-2183 or (570) 659-5521 Fax: (570) 638-3512
SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION–April 18, 2007
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, Roxanne Landis, Dan Berguson, Gloria Schwab, Susan Jaquish, Francine Wunderlich, and Terry Osborne.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Lindner, David, Jaquish, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Sick, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Drabick, and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meetings held on March 12, 2007 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes as presented.
The Financial Summary was presented and showed a balance in the General Fund Checking Account of $77.31, $420,814.43 in the Cash Management Account, $1,377,834.55 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 Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Osborne 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. Osborne and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $3,621,710.59 and bills to be paid in the amount of $68,261.38. (EXHIBIT)
The Board studied the Bill List for Capital Projects. On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $77,792.26. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the following:
- Resignation of Mary Barr, server/cashier at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, effective April 20, 2007.
- Retirement of David Sikorski, Coordinator of Special Services, effective January 17, 2008.
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve Field Trip and Conference Requests as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata spoke for the Administration and informed the Board about the April 13 fire at Warren L. Miller Elementary School.
Peter DeCarlo, representing a public insurance adjuster, offered his services. The Board directed him to make an appointment with the Administration.
Addie & Shane Milheim commented on the Warren L. Miller Elementary School fire and relocation of Joyful Happenings Day Care to Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School.
Sara Knipe, STEA, asked about air quality at Warren L. Miller Elementary School.
Penny Mitstifer, Liberty, requested the Board to consider the transportation policy revision recommended.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Employ Amanda Snyder, as dishwasher at Blossburg Elementary School, effective March 21, 2007. Ms. Snyder will be employed at an hourly rate of $6.50 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
Enter into a supplemental contract with Che Regina to serve as summer school coordinator for 2007 in the amount of $3.500.
Employ Maureen Chrisfield, as custodian at Blossburg Elementary School/Boyanowski Administration Building. Ms. Chrisfield will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.04 plus benefits as defined by the CWA/STSD Agreement.
Additions to the 2006-2007 Day-to-Day Substitute Employees list:
- Heather Leonard, elementary/special education teacher, effective March 15, 2007
- Justin Remaley, art teacher, effective March 15, 2007
- Sandra Pettit, cafeteria employee, effective March 21, 2007
- Anjanette Wheeler, cafeteria employee, effective March 27, 2007
- Baiba Kreger, elementary/reading teacher, effective April 13, 2007
(for up to 90 days pending receipt of her FBI Fingerprint Clearance)
A request from Janet Gyekis, family & consumer science teacher at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, for a professional development leave, during the 2007/2008 school year.
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following volunteers for the 2006/07 school year:
- Nate McNamara, track, North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
- Brigette Ostrom, track, North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
- Mike Wilson, track, North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
- Melanie Purcell, softball, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
- Bernard Makos, boys tennis, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval to enter into an agreement with Conrad Siegel Actuaries for GASB 45 valuation services. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
- Members of the local advisory committees representing Career and Technical Education for the district. (EXHIBIT)
- 2006/07 Summer School Program. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 8 to 0, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the first reading of the Revisions to Board Policy #810-Transportation. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to temporarily authorize Joseph M. Kalata, Superintendent, to approve all matters of decision regarding the reopening of the Warren L. Miller Elementary School, including expenditures and contracting services. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to submit an application for a non-reimbursable construction project related to the April 13th fire at Warren L. Miller Elementary School. On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to enter into an agreement with Mansfield University for a dual enrollment program beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to enter into an agreement with Melmark, Inc. to provide services to a certain Southern Tioga School District student for the remainder of the 2006/07 school year. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of art, general, and custodial supply bids for 2007/08. On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation. (EXHIBIT)
The Administration recommended Board approval to renew the Conditions of Employment for Classified Staff plan from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010 (3 years) at an annual wage increase of 3.5%. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
- To eliminate the position of Coordinator of Special Instructional Services/School Psychologist, effective January 14, 2008.
- To add the position of Supervisor of Special Education, effective July 1, 2007.
- To add the position of School Psychologist, effective August 21, 2007.
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of a resolution to recognize Southern Tioga School District volunteers during National Volunteer Week. On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0, to approve the recommendation. (EXHIBIT)
Board President Barbara Shull made the following announcements:
Next Board Meetings(s)
Monday, May 14, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
Monday, June 11, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
Board Work Session(s)
Monday, May 7, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Monday, June 4, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Special Board Meeting(s)
Monday, May 7, 2007, 8:30 P.M.,
following the Board Work Session
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
RE: Budget/Construction
On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
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James J. Rakoski, Board Secretary
