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–March 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, Dan Berguson, 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, Mrs. Drabick, and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meetings held on February 12, 2007 were read by the Board. On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mrs. Jaquish 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 $4.95, $1,807,009.04 in the Cash Management Account, $3,364,263.78 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. Berguson 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. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $1,495,037.25 and bills to be paid in the amount of $121,135.09. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the following:
- Resignation of Maureen Angelopulos, English teacher at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, effective February 28, 2007.
- Resignation of Joseph Kyle, lunch monitor at Liberty, effective February 19, 2007.
- Retirement of Carol Nelson Wooley, social studies teacher at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School, effective at the end of 2006-07 school year.
- Resignation of Richard Albright, elementary counselor at Blossburg and Liberty Elementary Schools, effective at the end of 2006-07 school year.
On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mrs. Schwab 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 that he continues to work on Dual Enrollment Agreements and will present them at the April meeting.
Dan Berguson, Building & Grounds Committee Chairman, reported on a meeting with Q3G on the Warren L. Miller Elementary School project.
President Shull announced that the Student and Community Services Committee met and will make a recommendation on the Plank Road request at the April 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. Dorothy Norman, Liberty, spoke on behalf of the McCauley request.
George Kump, Sullivan Township, commented on the school calendar and administration work year.
Michelle Moore, Mansfield, asked the Board to reconsider removing decorative ceiling tiles at the W. L. Miller Elementary School.
The Administration recommended Board approval to adopt a resolution to designate April 22, 2007 as Youth Leadership Day as part of the Leadership Tioga County Youth Leadership Program. On motion Mrs. Schwab and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the recommendation. (EXHIBIT)
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Employ Cody Hopkins, as student custodian at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School. Mr. Hopkins will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees
Additions to the 2006-2007 Day-to-Day Substitute Employees list:
- Ryan Ollock , mathematics teacher, effective February 21, 2007
- Ray Weber, cafeteria employee, effective February 21, 2007
- Deborah Cleveland, cafeteria employee, effective February 20, 2007
- Melissa Ryan, elementary teacher, effective February 21, 2007.
- Joseph Kyle, cafeteria employee, effective February 19, 2007
- Laura Thomas, special education and elementary teacher, effective March 8, 2007
On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of Kyle Smith as a volunteer for the Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School baseball program for the 2006/07 season. On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
- Proposed budget for BlaST I.U. #17 for 2007-2008.
- Resolution authorizating the referendum question on the May 15, 2007 primary ballot (EXHIBIT)
- Section 356 Agreement to obtain tax year 2005 “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Income Tax Report”
- Agreement with C & N Bank to provide internet banking for the Food Service department.
On motion of Mr. Erway 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 the following:
- District calendar for the 2007-08 school year.(EXHIBIT)
- Service contract agreement with the Tioga County Department of Human Services to continue the Student Transition and Recovery Program (STAR) for the 2007/2008 school year in the amount of $25,000.
- Service agreement with Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) in the amount of $3,900 to provide a comprehensive review of the district’s policy manual.
On motion of Mr. Berguson 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 the winter game attendants for Liberty High School in the amount of $2,460 and North Penn Jr. Sr. High School in the amount of $2,665. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of Plancon Parts D & E for the Warren L. Miller Elementary renovations. On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
- Employ Rob Kathcart as social studies teacher at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School/Alternative Education, pending receipt of Act 151 Child Abuse History Clearance. Mr Kathcart will be employed at Step 8 of the Master’s salary column, $44,140, to be prorated for the 2006/07 school year, plus benefits as defined by the STEA/STSD Agreement.
- Employ Nicole Pritchard as 3/5 English teacher at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School effective March 13, 2007. Ms. Pritchard will be employed at Step 1 of 3/5 of the Bachelor’s salary column, $21,639, to be pro-rated for the 2006/07 school year, plus 3/5 benefits as defined by the STEA/STSD Agreement.
- To add Kurt Dibble, custodian, pending receipt of work permit, to the day-to-day substitute employees list for 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 above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of Kress Simpson as a volunteer for the Boys Jr. High Basketball program at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School for the 2006/07 school year. On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0, to approve the recommendation.
Board President Barbara Shull made the following announcements:
Next Board Meetings(s)
Monday, April 16, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
Monday, May 14, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield
Board Work Session(s)
Monday, April 9, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Monday, May 7, 2007 at 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Executive Session(s)
Monday, March 12, 2007, following the Board Meeting
Liberty Jr. Sr. High School Classroom, Liberty
RE: Employee
On motion of Mrs. Landis 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
