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–March 10, 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, Frank Kollar, Stuart Crossen, Susan Jaquish, Terry Osborne, Dan Berguson, Roxanne Landis, and Gloria Schwab.
Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Lindner, Barton, David, Jaquish, Mrs. Drabick, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Sick, and interested teachers and citizens.
The Minutes of the meetings held on February 11, 2008 were read by the Board. On motion of Mr. Crossen 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. Berguson and second of Mr. Kollar 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 Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Jaquish 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 Mrs. Landis 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 Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the bill list as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9 to 0 to transfer money from the General Fund to the Fire Restoration Fund in anticipation of insurance proceeds.
Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the following:
Retirement at the conclusion of 2007-08 school year:
- Jay Barton, Assistant Principal at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School
- Katrina Barton, Guidance Counselor at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
- Sylvia Graver, Elementary Teacher at Blossburg Elementary School
- Sandra Reith, English Teacher at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School
- William Swope, Technology teacher at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School
Resignation of:
- Larry Smith, Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
- Thomas McNamara, Jr. Varsity Girls Coach at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School
- Nicole Weed, Part-time Cafeteria server at Warren L. Miller Elementary School
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented. (EXHIBIT)
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Field Trip and Conference Requests as presented. (EXHIBIT)
Mr. Kalata presented a five year review of the state of the district, including curriculum, technology, finances, food services, and buildings & grounds.
Mr. Rakoski presented the ballot for election of directors to serve on the Blast Board for 2008-09 and requested each board member to cast a vote and return the ballot for submission to the Intermediate Unit.
Mr. Kollar reported for the Student & Community Services Committee. He noted that the Committee met on March 3, reviewed routes, ridership, and history of the transportation program. He indicated that the Committee is satisfied with the current structure and would not be recommending additional buses to provide additional capacity.
James Lewis, Morris, reported that his daughter had been injured in physical education class and encouraged the administration to review procedures to be taken in the event of an accident. Mrs. Lewis, also, asked that the school bus be rerouted to pick up his children instead of them walking to meet the bus.
Dorothy Norman, Liberty, asked about progress with the Liberty Area Municipal Authority. Mr. Kalata responded that the attorneys are meeting and stated that the Board is seeking an amiable resolution.
Doris Sargent, principal, invited board members to tour the Warren L. Miller Elementary School prior to the April board meeting to view the rooms replaced after the fire.
Will Schlosser, music instructor, invited the Board to attend the District Jazz Festival being hosted at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School on March 15.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Employ Stacy Gerrity as Reading Tutor, at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, for the remainder of the 2007/08 school year through the EAP grant at a daily rate of $100.00.
Add a new Special Education Teacher position at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School beginning with the 2008/2009 school year.
Add the following individuals to the 2007/08 substitute employees list:
- Nicole Weed, cafeteria employee, effective 2/12/08
- Rebecca Brown-Webster, English teacher, effective 2/27/08
Enter into supplemental contracts with the following persons for the 2007/08 school year:
Kyle Smith, Asst. Baseball Coach, Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School for $2,063.00
Jere White, Blendedschools Cyber Teacher, 1 biology course, for $500.00
Brian Litzelman, Blendedschools Cyber Teacher, 1 health course, for $500.00
Eric Broughton, Blendedschools Cyber Teacher, 1 Earth Science course
Simon Morgan as volunteer for the Jr. High Girls Basketball program at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School for the 2007/2008 school year.
On motion of Mr. Kollar and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 8-0-0-1, by roll call, with Mrs. Schwab absent, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval for the employment of Rosemary Erway as a cafeteria substitute employee, retroactively to February 12, 2008, and Cashier at Blossburg Elementary School retroactively to February 28, 2008. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Jaquish the Board voted 7-0-1-1, by roll call, to approve the recommendation, with Mr. Erway abstaining and Mrs. Schwab absent.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
The First Reading of revisions to Board Policy #217 Graduation Requirements.
The District Calendar for 2008-2009. (EXHIBIT)
Three new A.P. Courses:
Literature and Composition
Calculus AB
Government and Politics, U.S.
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 9 to 0, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the Winter Game Attendants for North Penn Jr. Sr. High School in the amount of $2,650.00. On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Landis the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following attorneys as district special counsel:
Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP, in matters related to the Liberty Area Municipal Authority.
Campbell, Durrant & Beatty, P.C., in matters related to employee benefits.
Rhoads & Sinon LLP, as Bond Counsel in matters related to employee benefits.
On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.
The Administration recommended Board approval to accept a “Parameters Resolution” to advance refund the Series of 2006 bonds as prepared by Rhoads & Sinon LLP. On motion of Mrs. Jaquish and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation. (EXHIBIT)
The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:
Employ Ellen Roupp as Paraprofessional for a Student with Special Needs at Liberty Elementary School. Ms. Roupp will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.95 plus benefits as defined by the CWA Paraprofessional/STSD Agreement.
Employ Gail Boop as part-time Paraprofessional for Learning Support at Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School. Ms. Boop will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.95 plus benefits as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.
Enter into a supplemental contract with Brigette Ostrom-Largey as Assistant Girls Track Coach at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School for the 2007/08 school year, in the amount of $2,063.00
Add Amie Pequignot, cafeteria employee, to the day-to-day substitute employee’s list.
Enter into supplemental contracts with the following individuals as Kindercamp teachers for the 2007/08 school year, to be paid through the Pre-K Counts grant in the amount of $600.00 each:
- Krista David, Elementary teacher, Warren L. Miller Elementary School
- Becki Dizon, elementary teacher, Warren L. Miller Elementary School
- Pam Davis, elementary teacher, Warren L. Miller Elementary School
- Deb Folcarelli, elementary teacher, Warren L. Miller Elementary School
- Jeanne Gaugler, reading specialist, Warren L. Miller Elementary School
- Natalie Hetzel, elementary teacher, Blossburg Elementary School
- Rebecca Richner, elementary teacher, Blossburg Elementary School
- Kathy Gruzlewski, elementary teacher, Blossburg Elementary School
- Kelly McGurgan, reading specialist, Blossburg Elementary School
- Brock Kitchen, elementary teacher, Liberty Elementary School
- Jennifer McCarthy, elementary teacher, Liberty Elementary School
- Deb Rausher, reading specialist, Warren L. Miller Elementary School
On motion of Mr. 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 Meghan Beiler as volunteer for the Assistant Girls Track Program at North Penn Jr. Sr. High School for the 2007/08 school year. On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 9 to 0, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval to enter into an agreement with Kristen Hauser to provide dental hygiene services to students in grads, K, 1, 2, and 3 at a cost of $6.00/student plus mileage. On motion of Mrs. Landis and second of Mr. Crossen the Board voted 9 to 0, by roll call, to approve the recommendation.
The Administration recommended Board approval of the 2008/09 BLaST IU#17 general operations budget. On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mrs. Jaquish 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, April 14, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Auditorium, Mansfield
Board Work Session(s)
Monday, April 7, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg
Executive Sessions(s)
On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 9-0 to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
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James J. Rakoski, Board Secretary
