Southern Tioga School District
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Boyanowski Administration Building, 241 Main Street, Blossburg, PA 16912
Phone: (570) 638-2183 or (570) 659-5521 Fax: (570) 638-3512
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MINUTES: BOARD OF EDUCATION–June 9, 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.
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Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Lindner, David, Jaquish, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Sick, and interested teachers and citizens.
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President Shull recognized the following educators for their accomplishments:
James Kreger-Elementary Teacher of the Year
Sandra Reith-Secondary Teacher of the Year
Sylvia Graver-National Cooperating Teacher of the Year
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The Minutes of the meetings held on May 12, 2008 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the minutes
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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. Berguson and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Financial Summary as presented. (EXHIBIT)
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The Board studied the Bill List for the General Fund. On motion of Mr. Crossen and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the bill list as presented. (EXHIBIT)
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The Board studied the Bill List for Capital Projects Fund. On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the bill list as presented. (EXHIBIT)
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The Board studied the Bill List for WLM Fire Restoration Fund. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Schwab the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the bill list as presented. (EXHIBIT)
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Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
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On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the following:
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Resignation of Elizabeth Deljanovan, English Teacher, North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, effective June 10, 2008.
Resignation of Mary Beth McKeever, elementary teacher
Resignation of Wendy Navarre, cafeteria monitor, Liberty Elementary School
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On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
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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)
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Mr. Kalata reported for the administration and:
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Requested a special meeting in July to address personnel needs and other general business.
Commented on successful graduation programs at all three high schools.
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Joe Cecconi, Mansfield, David Birch, Lynn Campbell, Lonnie Frost, Sandra Olson, Kimberly Pierce, and Karen Warner, spoke on behalf of the Star Program
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The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
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Employ Mitchell Stetter as Technology Teacher, at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, effective August 20, 2008, pending receipt of current clearances. Mr. Stetter will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Master’s + 15, Step 7, $46,920, plus benefits as per the STEA/STSD Agreement.
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Employ Holly Stevens as Guidance Counselor, at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, effective July 1, 2008, pending receipt of PA Secondary Guidance Counselor Certificate. Ms. Stevens will be employed as a Temporary Professional Employee at Master’s, Step 1, $40,145, plus benefits as per the STEA/STSD Agreement.
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Transfer Sam Rotella, elementary teacher, Warren L. Miller Elementary School, from elementary teacher to Pre-K Counts Coordinator for the 1st semester of the 2008/09 school year and enter into a supplemental contract in the amount of $7,000 to conduct after school Pre-K Counts Coordinator activities through out the 2008/09 school year. This transfer is pending approval of the Pre-K Counts Grant.
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Transfer Tom Nelson, Instrumental Music teacher, at Liberty Schools, to District Classrooms for the Future (CFF) Technology Coach for the 2008/09 school year. This transfer is pending approval of the CFF Grant.
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Add 20 additional work days to the summer 2008 work schedule of Eileen Logue, School Psychologist at a daily rate of $345.86.
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Add up to 10 additional work days to the summer 2008 work schedule of Karen Sick, Director of Food Services, at a daily rate of $239.85.
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Add 45 days of work to a computer paraprofessional’s schedule for the summer of 2008, to be paid at the paraprofessional’s regular hourly rate.
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Add the following individuals to the 2007/08 substitute employees list:
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Miranda Brion, special education/elementary teacher, effective 6/2/08
Linda Gilman, cafeteria employee, effective 5/19/08
Barbara Preston, cafeteria employee, effective 5/29/08
Misty Mattison, cafeteria employee, effective 5/29/08
Joshua Brandstadter, biology/science teacher, effective 6/5/08
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Job description for Dean of Students at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School.
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Employ Angel Sember as Blossburg to Liberty mail courier, effective August 20, 2008. Ms. Sember will be reimbursed mileage as per the current IRS mileage rate.
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New Superintendent’s Evaluation Plan, effective with the 2008/09 school year. (EXHIBIT)
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Employ Rachel Carlson, as summer student custodian at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, pending receipt of a work permit. Ms. Carlson will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.15 as defined by the Condition of Employment for Hourly Employees.
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Employ Hailey Wood as summer student custodian at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School. Ms. Wood will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.15 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
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On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 9-0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
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The Administration recommended Board approval to enter into supplemental contracts for coaches and advisors for the 2008/09 school year. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 9-0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation. (EXHIBIT)
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The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
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2008-09 General Fund Budget in the amount of $28,975,399 (EXHIBIT)
Real Estate Millage for 2008/09 as follows:
Tioga County – 13.6295 mils or $1.36295 on each $100 of taxable assessed valuation.
Lycoming County – 13.1309 mils or $1.31309 on each $100 of taxable assessed valuation.
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A Homestead/Farmstead Resolution for the purpose of reducing school district property taxes. (EXHIBIT)
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On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 7-2, with Mrs. Schwab and Mrs. Landis dissenting, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
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The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
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A Resolution authorizing payment of School Real Estate Property Taxes in installments. (EXHIBIT)
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Grant permission to the Administration to make any and all necessary budgetary transfers and transfers between funds, in accordance with the PA Public School Code and PDE regulations. (EXHIBIT)
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Lease with Topp Copy Business Solutions to replace the copiers at the Boyanowski Administration Building in the amount of $460.98/month for 60 months.
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On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
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The Administration recommended Board approval of Plancon H, Project Financing for the Warren L. Miller Elementary School building project. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9-0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
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The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
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Enter into a letter of agreement with the County of Tioga for liaison services in support of the District’s Student Assistance Program Core Teams.
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Enter into a consultant agreement with Soldier & Sailors Memorial Hospital for physical and occupational therapy services for the Extended School Year Program in the summer of 2008.
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Special Education Report of District services, as required by the PA Department of Education
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To authorize the BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 to file an application on its behalf for implementation of the Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program, in support of the partial program, a service accessed by district students as needed.
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Enter into agreements with the following organizations regarding the PA Pre-K Counts program for the 2008/09 school year:
Covington Community Daycare
Joyful Happenings Daycare
Mansfield Area Nursery School
Scott’s Early Learning Center
Stepping Stones Preschool
Toddler University Daycare & Preschool, Inc.
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On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
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The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
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Add Terry Anderson, Wilson Transportation, to the bus driver’s list for 2007-2008.
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Increase the food service prices for the 2008/09 school year. (EXHIBIT)
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Accept the Athletic Pupil Transportation proposals for the 2008/09 school year. (EXHIBIT)
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On motion of Mr. Crossen and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
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The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
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Employ Adam Funck, computer paraprofessional, to work an additional 45 days in the summer of 2008. Mr. Funck will be employed at his regular hourly rate.
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Employ Lori Douglass as substitute computer paraprofessional for the summer of 2008. Ms. Douglass will be employed at her regular hourly rate.
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Employ Matthew Jones as summer student custodian at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, pending receipt of a work permit. Mr. Jones will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.15 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
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Employ Cody Hopkins as summer student custodian at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School (currently a student custodian for the 2007/08 school year). Mr. Hopkins will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.15 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
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On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 9-0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
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The Administration recommended Board approval of a bid submitted by Thompson and Little, Inc. of Fayetteville, N.C. in the amount of $14,899 to provide a combination oven at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School. (EXHIBIT): On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 9-0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
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The Administration recommended Board approval of a lease agreement with Lam Systems in the amount of $63,266.93 annually, for 4 years to replace the equipment in the computer labs. On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9-0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
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The Administration recommended Board approval of a supplemental contract with Kristine Worthington, Odyssey of the Mind Advisor, at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9-0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
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Board President Barbara Shull made the following announcements:
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Next Board Meeting (s)
Special Board Meeting, July 2008, date to be determined
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Monday, August 11, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
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Monday, September 15, 2008, at 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Auditorium, Blossburg
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Board Work Session(s)
Monday, August 4, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
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Monday, September 8, 2008, at 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
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Executive Sessions(s)
On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9-0 to adjourn the meeting.
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Respectfully Submitted
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James J. Rakoski, Board Secretary
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