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–May 14, 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, Frank Kollar, Dan Berguson, Gloria Schwab, Susan Jaquish, Francine Wunderlich, and Terry Osborne.

Also present were Messrs: Kalata, Rakoski, Lindner, David, Jaquish, Barton, Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Drabick, and interested teachers and citizens.

The Minutes of the meetings held on April 18, 2007 were read by the Board. On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mr. Kollar 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 $1.51, $1,447,575.03 in the Cash Management Account, $935,966.95 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. Berguson and second of Mr. Osborne 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. Wunderlich and second of Mr. Erway the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $2,406,160.74 and bills to be paid in the amount of $104,691.82.  (EXHIBIT)

 

The Board studied the Bill List for Capital Projects.  On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve paid bills in the amount of $18,430.56. (EXHIBIT)

 

Mr. Rakoski presented the food service report. On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Food Service Report as presented. (EXHIBIT)

 

On motion of Mr. Berguson and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the following:

 

On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the Facility Use Permits as presented.  (EXHIBIT)

On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve Field Trip and Conference Requests as presented.  (EXHIBIT)

 

Mr. Kalata spoke for the Administration and:

 

 

Susan Plank, Liberty, thanked the Board for considering changes to the Transportation Policy affecting rural day care centers.

Nine parents and students spoke in support of the Health Careers Program.

Keith Diehl, teacher, asked about potential program reductions in the budget.

James Spencer, Liberty student spoke about maintaining a quality business education program.

The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:

Add position of paraprofessional for a student with special needs at Liberty Elementary School, effective May 15, 2007.

Add supplemental contract positions for the Pre-K Counts Kindercamp summer program: 9 elementary teachers and 3 reading specialists at $300 each, total $3,600.  2007 program costs to be funded by the Pre-K Counts grant.

Employ Brianne Stager, as pre-arranged short-term substitute elementary teacher at Warren L. Miller Elementary School, retroactively to April 30, 2007, through June 15, 2007.   Ms. Stager will be employed at a daily rate of $120.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Substitute Professional Employees.

 

Employ Lauren Owlett, as pre-arranged short-term substitute secretary to the principal at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, retroactively to April 27, 2007, through June 19, 2007.  Ms. Owlett will be employed at an hourly rate of $8.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Classified Employees.

Employ Michelle Reese, as pre-arranged short-term substitute paraprofessional for a student with special needs at Liberty Elementary School, effective May 15, 2007, through June 19, 2007.  Ms. Reese will be employed at an hourly rate of $7.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Hourly Employees.

Employ Matthew Rendos, as pre-arranged short-term substitute guidance counselor at Liberty Jr. Sr. High School, retroactively to April 23, 2007, through June 15, 2007.  Mr. Rendos will be employed at a daily rate of $120.00 as defined by the Conditions of Employment for Substitute Professional Employees.

On motion of Mr. Erway 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 for the 2006/07 school year:

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 8 to 0, to approve the above recommendations.

The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:

Resolution for payment of school real estate taxes in installments, as required under Act 1 of 2006. (EXHIBIT)

Opening an account to receive donations and contributions from individuals wishing to contribute toward the recovery from the Warren L. Miller Elementary School fire. 

Reappoint the following organizations to provide services to the district in 2007/2008:

 

On motion of Mr. Erway and second of Mrs. Schwab the Board voted 8 to 0, by roll call, to approve the above recommendations.

The Administration recommended Board approval to reappoint First Citizens National Banks in Blossburg and Mansfield as District Depositories.  On motion of Mrs. Jaquish and second of Mr. Berguson the Board voted 7-0-1, with Mr. Osborne abstaining, to approve the recommendation.

The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:

BLaST IDEA Agreement

An agreement regarding liaison and other appropriate agency services to be offered in support of the Student Assistance Program.

 On motion of Mrs. Schwab and second of Mrs. Wunderlich the Board voted 8 to 0, to approve the above recommendations.

The Administration recommended Board approval of the following:

Enter a contract with Billie Sue Atkinson to provide transportation for a student.  The contract will be written for $.485 per mile, consistent with the IRS reimbursement rate for travel.

The Second Reading- Revisions to Board Policy #810 – Transportation (EXHIBIT)

 

Increase the District Pupil Transportation Formula by 2.5% for 2007/2008, in accordance with changes in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year, as published by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and maintain the fuel cost adjustment for contractors for 2007/2008. (EXHIBIT)

On motion of Mr. Osborne and second of Mr. Kollar the Board voted 8 to 0, to approve the above recommendations.

Board President Barbara Shull made the following announcements:

              Next Board Meetings(s)

              Monday, June 11, 2007, 6:30 P.M.

              Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield

              Monday, August 13, 2007, 6:30 P.M.

              Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Library, Mansfield

              Board Work Session(s)

              Monday, June 4, 2007, 6:30 P.M.

              North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg

              Monday, August 6, 2007, 6:30 P.M.

              North Penn Jr. Sr. High School Library, Blossburg

             

On motion of Mrs. Wunderlich and second of Mr. Osborne the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn the meeting.

 

Respectfully Submitted

______________________

James J. Rakoski, Board Secretary

 

  

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