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
SOUTHERN TIOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MAIN STREET
BLOSSBURG, PA 16912
MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION–February 12, 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, Frank Kollar, Gloria Schwab, Susan Jaquish, Francine Wunderlich, and Terry Osborne.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Sikorski, Lindner, Barton, David, Jaquish, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Sick, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Freeman, and interested teachers and citizens.
President Shull confirmed an honorary diploma on Veteran Robert Knapp, posthumously.
The Minutes of the meetings held on January 8, 2007 were read by the Board. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Wunderlich 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 $2.55, $2,940,812.31 in the Cash Management Account, $1,902,346.50 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 Mr. Erway and second of Mr. Kollar 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 Mrs. Jaquish and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $1,701,571.47 and bills to be paid in the amount of $264,279.81. (EXHIBIT)
The Board studied the Bill List for Capital Projects. On motion of Mrs. Landis
and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $70,199.83. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the resignation of Sandra Hawkins, as cashier at Blossburg Elementary School and Shirley Stroup, teacher at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School.
On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve Field Trip and Conference Requests as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata spoke for the Administration and;
- Presented the State of the District Report.
- Discussed the proposed calendar for 2007-08 school year.
- Updated the Board on the dual enrollment program.
- Commented on the future of the wrestling programs at Liberty and Mansfield.
Samuel Scarantino, Q3G, presented information and schematics on the Warren Miller Elementary School renovation project.
President Shull announced that the Student and Community Services Committee will meet on Monday, March 12, prior to the Board meeting.
Barbara McCauley, Blossburg, asked about her granddaughter’s opportunity to be a cheerleader at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School while a student at New Covenant Christian Academy. Mr. Kalata commented that he has researched the topic and most schools do not permit non-public student participation in district student activities.
Heather Dempsey, Mansfield, commented on the proposed school calendar for 2007-08.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Employ Elizabeth Hines, as ½ time English/Family & Consumer Sciences teacher at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, retroactively to January 22, 2007. Ms. Hines will be employed at ½ of Step 1, Bachelor’s salary column, $18,032.50 plus ½ benefits as defined by the STEA/STSD Agreement. Continued employment is contingent upon Ms. Hines obtaining Family & Consumer Sciences certification.
Employ Nicole Pritchard, as 3/5 long-term substitute English at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, retroactively to January 22, 2007, through the end of the 2006/07 school year. Ms. Pritchard will be employed at a daily rate of $116.34 plus 3/5 benefits as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Substitute Professional Employees.
Extend the employment of Shaun Wilson, long-term substitute elementary teacher, at Blossburg Elementary School through the end of the 2006/07 school year. Mr. Wilson will be employed at a daily rate of $193.90 plus benefits as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Substitute Professional Employees.
Enter into supplemental contracts to mentor new teachers:
- Janet Gyekis, co-mentor for Elizabeth Hines from 1/22/07-6/15/07, for $603.52
- Joseph Eglesia, co-mentor for Elizabeth Hines from 1/22/07-6/15/07, for $603.52
- Caryl Snyder, mentor for Nicole Pritchard from 11/1/06-6/15/-7, for $906.12
Enter into supplemental contracts to staff the Blendedschools.net program:
- Donald Jacopetti, add 3 cyber physical education courses to current contract-no additional cost
- Donald Jacopetti, Health and Phys. Ed. Teacher-2 health courses, for $1,000.
- Sarah Brion, English Teacher-2 courses, for $1,000.
- Joseph Eglesia, English Teacher-1 course, for $500.
- Kipper Burleigh, Math Teacher-5 courses, for $2,500.
- Wayne LaMont, Social Studies Teacher-5 courses, for $2,500.
- Jessica Werkheiser, Special Ed. Teacher-1 student, for $1,000.
- Heather Musingo, Biology Teacher-2 courses, for $1,000.
- Jere White, Science Teacher-2 courses, for $1,000.
Additions to the 2006-2007 Day-to-Day Substitute Employees list:
- Rosemarie Stankiewicz, elementary teacher, effective January 19, 2007
- Brianne Stager, elementary teacher, effective January 23, 2007
- Karen Farrer, elementary and special education teacher, effective February 1, 2007
- Aaron Hulslander, elementary teacher, effective February 1, 2007
- Amanda Davis, elementary and special education teacher, effective February 1, 2007
- Wanda MacAvoy, music teacher, effective February 1, 2007
- Graham Kerick, music teacher, effective February 1, 2007
- Angelika Andrews, elementary and special education teacher, effective February 1, 2007
- Eileen Roupp, paraprofessional, effective February 1, 2007
- Brynn Schmitt, paraprofessional, effective January 9, 2007
Employ Aneita Shultz as cashier at Blossburg Elementary School, effective February 7, 2007. Ms. Shultz will be employed at an hourly rate of $6.50 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended termination of the assistant boys basketball coach supplemental contract of employee number 1374, effective 1/22/07. On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
- Jeff Manikowski, co-asst. boys basketball coach, North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, effective 1/22/07, $369
- Donald Jacopetti, co-asst. boys basketball coach, effective 1/22/07, $369
- Karen Strange, odyssey of the mind advisor, W. L. Miller Elementary School, $864
- Johnathan Ruth, district wind ensemble advisor, $2,583
- Tom Nelson, co-stage production advisor, Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, $753
- Helen Feaster, co-stage production advisor, Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, $753
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the District calendar for the 2007-08 school year. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 4 to 4, by roll call, with Mr. Osborne, Ms. Shull, Mrs. Jaquish, and Mrs. Schwab dissenting. Motion failed.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Soliciting bids and proposals to provide supplies, equipment, and services for the 2007-08 fiscal year.
In accordance with Act 1 of 2006 (EXHIBIT):
- Southern Tioga Tax Study Commission recommendation to impose an additional 1% EIT to fund homestead/farmstead exclusions,
- Notice of Intent to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the May 15, 2007 Ballot Question and Resolution Levying and Assessing the Act 1 Income Tax, if approved by voters,
- Resolution authorizing the Board Secretary to Advertise the Notice of Intent
- 2007-08 Preliminary Budget and authorization to submit the preliminary budget, along with requests for appropriate referendum exceptions, to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Enter into contracts with PenTeleData to expand bandwidth to the Blossburg Schools from 10mbps to 100mbps and Commonwealth Telephone Company for the Liberty Schools to expand bandwidth form 1.5 mbps to 1 gig.
Revise the following courses for the 2007-08 school year:
- Change the titles of 7th and 8th grade science courses to “Integrated Science 7 and Integrated Science 8”.
- Change the titles of Physics and Advanced Physics to “Physics Concepts” and “Physics”
- Eliminate 7th grade “Applications” course
- Eliminate 7th and 8th grade Communications courses and add “reading in the Content Area 7 and Reading in Content Areas 8”.
- Change the title of Advanced Composition course to “Composition”.
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 the following:
Addition(s) to the school bus driver list for the 2006/07 school year:
- Aaron Hultz, Chamberlain Transportation
- Jessica Gordon, substitute for Debbie Gilbert, vans only
Winter Game Attendants for Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School (EXHIBIT)
Entering into an agreement with Mansfield University regarding placement of nutrition and dietetics students within the food services program of the district
On motion of Mr. Kollar 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 a request from Sharon Miller, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, to survey teachers at Liberty and North Penn Jr. Sr. High Schools in relation to her doctoral dissertation titled, “Teacher Perceptions of Their Effectiveness in Supporting Reading Strategies as a Result of Collaboration with a Literacy Coach. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Employ R. Michael Allen as student custodian at W.L. Miller Elementary School, retroactively to January 25, 2007. Mr. Allen will be employed at the hourly rate of $7.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
Employ Eleanor Farrington as pre-arranged short-tern substitute elementary teacher at W.L. Miller Elementary School, effective March 8, 2007. Ms. Farrington will be employed at a daily rate of $120.00 as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
On motion of Mrs. Jaquish 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:
Enter into a supplemental contract with Thomas Freeman as head boys tennis coach at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School in the amount of $2,134, for the 2006/07 school year.
Enter into a supplemental contract with Richard Earle as head girls softball coach at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School in the amount of $2,989, for the 2006/07 school year.
Joe Benjamin as volunteer for the boys tennis program at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School or the 2006/07 school year.
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of submission of Plancon J material “Project Accounting Based on Final Costs” for the Liberty, Blossburg, and Mansfield projects. On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to above the recommendation.
Board President Barbara Shull made the following announcements:
Next Board Meetings(s)
Monday, March 5, 2007, 5:30 P.M., Public Hearing (Act 1 Tax Resolution)
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Auditorium, Blossburg
Monday, March 12, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
Liberty Jr. Sr. High School Auditorium, Liberty
Monday, April 16, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
Board Work Session(s)
Monday, March 5, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Monday, April 9, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Student and Community Services Committee Meeting(s)
Monday, March 12, 2007, 5:00 P.M.
Liberty Jr. Sr. High School Auditorium, Liberty
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
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James J. Rakoski, Board Secretary
