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 REGULAR MEETING
December 3, 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, Roxanne Landis, Gloria Schwab, Stuart Crossen, Terry Osborne, Dan Berguson, and Susan Jaquish.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, David, Jaquish, Lindner, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Sick, and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meetings held on November 10, 2008 were read by the Board. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes, as corrected.
The Financial Summary was presented. The report also included statements regarding the General Fund, Student Activity Funds, Student Athletic Funds, and Scholarship Funds. On motion of Mrs. Jaquish 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. Crossen and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the bill list as presented. (EXHIBIT)
The Board studied the Bill List for Capital Projects Fund. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the bill list as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Crossen and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Field Trip and Conference Requests as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata reported for the administration and discussed the Auditor General’s Report on the 2004-05, 2005-06 school years and Safe Schools audits.
Mr. Rakoski presented information and a time line for the 2009-10 budget process.
Mr. Rakoski discussed tax collector compensation for 2010 through 2014 and presented information on requests for proposals for lock box collections.
Mr. Rakoski advised the Board that the 2009 homestead/farmstead applications will be mailed in December.
Mr. Kalata presented a preliminary report on the “common cents” project and discussed changes to the enrichment program.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Employ Benton Best, as long-term substitute vocal music teacher, at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, effective January 20, 2009, through June 5, 2009, pending receipt of the PA music certification. Mr. Best will be employed at a daily rate of $207.77, plus benefits as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Substitute Professional Employees.
Employ Wendy Graham, as pre-arranged short-term substitute secretary to the Guidance Counselor at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, retroactively to November 24, 2008, through February 13, 2009. Mrs. Graham will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Classified Employees.
Employ Jason Chimics, as social studies teacher, at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, effective December 4, 2008. Mr. Chimics will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Step 1 of the Master’s Column, $40,145, to be pro-rated for the 2008/09 school year, plus benefits as defined by the STEA/STSD Agreement.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Enter into supplemental contracts with the following individuals to serve as mentors for new teachers:
Scott Faust, vocal music teacher/CFF coach at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, mentor for Benton Best from January 20-June 5, 2009.
Lisa Stryker, special education teacher at Blossburg Elementary School, mentor for Melissa Loomis from October 30, 2008-June 5, 2009.
Christa Alexander, social studies teacher at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High school, mentor for Jason Chimics from December 4, 2008-June 5, 2009.
On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8-0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Individuals listed below as volunteers in the 2008/09 school year, all of which have been volunteers in the past or are current employees.
Laura Thomas, girls basketball at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
Drew Simcox, wrestling at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
Simon Morgan, girls basketball at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
Tom McNamara, boys basketball at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
James Bogaczyk, Sr., boys basketball at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
Jillianne Mattern, girls basketball at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 8-0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
First Reading of Public Records Policy #801
Appointment of the Board Secretary as “Open Records” (Right to Know) officer.
Board meeting and work session schedules for 2009 (EXHIBIT).
The Academic Standards and Assessment and Professional Education Reports of the District’s Strategic Plan, 2008-2014, which will be submitted electronically in December.
On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 8to 0, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval to replace Appendix 1 of the 403(b) plan approving vendors authorized to receive ongoing contributions and, if applicable, exchange and transfer under the 403 (b) Plan. All vendors have signed the required Service Provider Agreement and Information Sharing Agreement. (EXHIBIT) On motion of Mrs. Jaquish and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to eliminate the position of .5 Family & Consumer Sciences/.5 Cooperative Education teacher effective the 95th day of the Professional Employees Contract. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendation.
Board President Barbara Shull made the following announcements:
Next Board Meeting (s)
Monday, January 12, 2009, at 6:30 P.M. (pending Board approval)
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
Board Work Session(s)
Monday, January 5, 2009, at 6:30 P.M. (pending Board approval)
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Executive Sessions(s)
Monday, December 3, 2008, 5:00 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School computer room, Blossburg
RE: Labor, Employee
Monday, December 3, 2008, following Regular Board Meeting
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School computer room, Blossburg
RE: Attorney
Buildings and Grounds Executive Session
Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 10:00 A.M.
Boyanowski Administration Building, Blossburg
RE: Attorney
On motion of Mr. Crossen and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8-0 to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
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James J. Rakoski, Board Secretary
