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–July 16, 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, Stuart Crossen, Susan Jaquish, Terry Osborne, Roxanne Landis, Frank Kollar, Dan Berguson, and Gloria Schwab.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Lindner, David, Jaquish, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Miller, and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meetings held on June 9, 2008 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mrs. Landis 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. Crossen and second of Mrs. Schwab 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. Jaquish and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0 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 Mr. Crossen 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. Landis and second of Mr. Berguson 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. Schwab and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
A motion was made by Mr. Osborne and second by Mrs. Jaquish to approve the correspondence. Following discussion the motion was withdrawn.
On motion of Mr. Crossen and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following:
Resignation of Heather Steinbacher, Spanish teacher, North Penn Jr. Sr. High School.
Resignation of Thomas Freeman, Social Studies teacher, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
Resignation of Rachael Carlson, Student Custodian, North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
Resignation of Michael Lichty, Soccer Coach, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
Resignation of Natasha Vargeson, Part-time Cafeteria worker, Warren L. Miller Elementary School
Resignation of Thad Compton, Jr. High Football Coach, North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
Resignation of Thomas Freeman, Boys Tennis Coach, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
Resignation of Melanie Herb, Jr. High Volleyball Coach, Liberty Jr. Sr. High School
The Board received a letter from Jeanette A. Fraser requesting a scholarship for her daughter, a non-resident student attending Liberty Jr. Sr. High School. The Board took no action and the request was denied for lack of a motion.
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Field Trip and Conference Requests as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata reported for the administration and:
Discussed progress on the “Common Cents” initiative
Reviewed the A.P. Program
Presented a white paper on the gas lease exploration
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Transfer Scott Faust, Vocal Music teacher, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, to District Classroom for the Future Coach during the second semester of the 2008/09 school year.
Transfer John Horning, English teacher, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, to Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Dean of Students, effective with for the 2008/09 school year. Mr. Horning will be employed at his regular professional employees’ salary plus a supplemental contract in the amount of $4,926. 00.
Employ Laura Thomas, as elementary teacher, at Blossburg Elementary School, effective August 20, 2008. Ms. Thomas will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Bachelor’s, Step 2, $38,945, plus benefits as defined by the STSD/STEA Agreement.
Employ Brianne Coolidge as elementary teacher, at Blossburg Elementary School, effective August 20, 2008. Ms. Coolidge will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Bachelor’s, Step 1, $38,645, plus benefits as defined by the STSD/STEA Agreement.
Employ Jillianne Mattern as elementary teacher, at Blossburg Elementary School, effective August 20, 2008. Ms. Mattern will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Bachelor’s, Step 3, $40,045, plus benefits as defined by the STSD/STEA Agreement.
Employ Shaun Wilson as elementary teacher, at Liberty Elementary School, effective August 20, 2008. Mr. Wilson will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Bachelor’s, Step 1, $38,645, plus benefits as defined by the STSD/STEA Agreement.
Employ Lindsey Frey as elementary teacher, at Warren L. Miller Elementary School, effective August 20, 2008. Ms. Frey will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Bachelor’s, Step 5, $42,320, plus benefits as defined by the STSD/STEA Agreement.
Employ Whitnie Lerch as English teacher, at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, effective August 20, 2008. Ms. Lerch will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Bachelor’s, Step 1, $38,645, plus benefits as defined by the STSD/STEA Agreement.
Employ Emily Teter as Special Education teacher, at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, effective August 20, 2008. Ms. Teter will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Bachelor’s, Step 1, $38,645, plus benefits as defined by the STSD/STEA Agreement.
Employ Derreck Godin as English teacher, at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, effective August 20, 2008, pending receipt of current clearances. Mr. Godin will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Bachelor’s, Step 1, $38,645, plus benefits as defined by the STSD/STEA Agreement.
Employ Sarah Balduino as School Psychologist, effective August 6, 2008. Ms. Balduino will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Master’s, Step 1, $40,145, plus benefits as defined by the STSD/STEA Agreement.
Employ Cindy Marshall as Secretary to the Principal, at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, pending receipt of current clearances. Ms. Marshall will be employed at an annual salary of $20,000, plus benefits as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Classified Employees.
Employ Teresa Geiser as part-time cafeteria employee, at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, effective August 12, 2008. Ms. Geiser will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.15 as per the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
Employ Sharon Edler as part-time cafeteria monitor, at Liberty Elementary School, effective August 12, 2008. Ms. Edler will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.15 as per the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
Employ the following persons as 2008 summer student custodians at an hourly rate of $7.15 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees:
Ken Jacobs, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
Graeme Zaparzynski, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
Add the following individuals to the 2008/09 substitute custodian and substitute student custodian lists:
Ramon Marti, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
Amanda Jenney, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
Enter a supplemental contract with William Schlosser to conduct a review of the District’s Emergency Management Plan during the 2008/09 school year at a stipend of $5,000. (EXHIBIT)
Approve Helen Feaster as 2007/08 Stage Production Advisor, retroactively, at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, in the amount of $1,574.00. Ms. Feaster was approved as Co-Stage Production Advisor at the June 11, 2007, Board Meeting,
Enter into supplemental contracts with the following individuals for the 2008/09 school year:
Sam Rotella, Head teacher, at Warren L. Miller Elementary School, $4,926.00
Melanie Herb, Asst. Volleyball coach, at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, $2,155.00.
Brianne Coolidge, Asst. Girls Basketball coach, at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, $3,030.00
Shaun Wilson, Jr. High Football coach, at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, $1,549.00.
Sam Rotella, Jr. High Football coach, at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, $1,549.00.
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9-0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval to employ Ariel Berguson as 2008 summer student custodian, at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, at an hourly rate of $7.15 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8-0-1, by roll call, with Mr. Berguson abstaining, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Enter into a contract with Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital for Occupational and Physical Therapy services for the 2008/2009 school year in the amount of an hourly rate of $54.35 plus 46¢ per mile.
Enter into an agreement with Bancroft Rehabilitation Services to provide educational services in accordance with a district pupil’s individualized education program for the 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 school years. (EXHIBIT)
Enter into an agreement with Lesko Financial Services, Inc. to provide Third Party Administrative Services (TPA) for the district’s 403(b) Plan. (EXHIBIT)
Accept the Auditor General’s Performance Audit Report for years ended
June 30, 2003 and 2004. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Employ Elaine Cramer, Long-Term Substitute Instrumental Music teacher, Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, for the 2008/09 school year. Ms. Cramer will be employed at a daily rate of $207.77 plus benefits as defined by the Substitute Professional Employees Conditions of Employment.
Continue employment of Libby Occhino, as Teen Parent Advocate from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2011, as defined by the Pregnant/Parenting Teen Grant. Ms. Occhino will be paid an hourly rate of $18.00.
Add an additional 9 work days to the Summer 2008 work schedule of Eileen Logue, School Psychologist, at a daily rate of $345.86.
Enter into supplemental contracts with the following individuals as coaches/advisors for the 2008/2009 school year:
Amber Babcock, Asst. Girls Basketball Coach, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, $3,030.00
Joseph Williams, Boys Tennis Coach, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, $2,330.00
Deb Moyer, Band Front Advisor, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, $943.00
Kristine Worthington, Odyssey of the Mind Advisor, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, $943.00
Dave Kriner, Asst. Wrestling Coach, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, $3,030.00
Rob Minnich, Jr. High Wrestling Coach, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, $1,549.00
Brady Connolly, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, $4,196.00
On motion of Mrs. Schwab. Osborne 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 Project Change Orders to revise completion schedule (EXHIBIT):
General 002 – Lobar Inc…………………………………......$0
Electrical 001 – Howard Organization, Inc………............$0
HVAC 001 – Schoonover Plumbing & Heating, Inc…......$0
Plumbing 003 – Schoonover Plumbing & Heating, Inc....$0
Roofing 001 – John R. Imbt, Inc…………………………….$0
Casework 001 – Reed Associates, Inc………………………$0
Additional Change Orders in the following amounts (EXHIBITS):
Food Service 001 – Singer Equipment Co………………….$ 1,732.73
Electrical 002 – Howard Organization, Inc………………..$ 6,400.35
Plumbing 004 – Schoonover Plumbing & Heating, Inc….$ 8,702.00
Plumbing 005 – Schoonover Plumbing & Heating, Inc….$18,661.00
Asbestos 001 – Power Component Systems, Inc………….$12,000.00
General 005 – Lobar, Inc……………………………………..$20,382.58
On motion of Mr. Crossen and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 9-0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the reassignment of the Arthurs Lestrange Investment Advisor, Inc. Investment Agreement, a service of Ferris Baker Watts, to Robert W. Baird & Co. On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
Board President Barbara Shull made the following announcements:
Next Board Meeting (s)
Monday, August 11, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
Monday, September 15, 2008, at 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Auditorium, Blossburg
Board Work Session(s)
Monday, August 4, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Monday, September 8, 2008, at 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Executive Sessions(s)
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 5:00 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library
RE: Attorney
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, approx. 6:00 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library
RE: Employee
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, following the Board Meeting
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library
RE: Attorney
On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 9-0 to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
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