CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA  16258

APRIL 21, 2010

 

President Randy Alderton called the regular meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 8:22 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria. 

 

Members Present:  Randy Alderton, Molly Greenawalt, Suzan Hahnfeldt, Teresa Haines, Jamie Hesdon, Tim Reed, Greg Rhoads, and Gary Wolbert

Members Absent:  Mark Angel

Administration Present:  John Johnson, Superintendent

                                        Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

                                        Mike Drzewiecki, High School Principal

                                        Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

    Wendy Young, Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director

       Rick Sherman, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds        

    Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Council Representatives Present:  None

Faculty Present: Mary Faulk, Brad Frazier, Jennifer Latshaw, and Marissa Cumo-Widmer

News Representative Present:  Tom DiStefano, THE CLARION NEWS; Lindsay Sturgeon, THE TRI-COUNTY SUNDAY

Others Present:  Dawn Fornof, Mike Fornof, Val Miller, Joe Billotte, Heather Billotte, Jonathan Widmer, Brian Caldwell, Wendy Kennedy, and Bonnie Hubauer

 

NEW BAND FRONT UNIFORM PROPOSAL

Marissa Cumo-Widmer, Band Front Advisor shared a sample of the proposed new band front uniform.

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Tim Reed, to accept the April 21, 2010 agenda as presented. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

MINUTES ADOPTED

Jamie Hesdon made a motion, seconded by Greg Rhoads, to adopt the minutes of the March 10, 2010 committee meeting and the March 17, 2010 regular board meeting.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

TREASURERÕS REPORT

The March General Fund TreasurerÕs Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Jamie Hesdon, seconded by Tim Reed, and affirmed by all.

 

ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT

The March Activities Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Tim Reed, seconded by Gary Wolbert, and affirmed by all.

 

SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT REPORT

The March School Lunch Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Tim Reed, seconded by Teresa Haines, and affirmed by all.

 

 

 

BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Greg Rhoads, to approve budget transfers.  See Attachment.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

GENERAL FUND TRANSPORTATION BILL SCHEDULE ÒAÓ APPROVED

Gary Wolbert made a motion, seconded by Jamie Hesdon, to approve the March General Fund Transportation Bill Schedule A in the amount of $63,611.04.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Abstain; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

GENERAL FUND BILL SCHEDULE ÒBÓ APPROVED

Teresa Haines made a motion, seconded by Jamie Hesdon, to approve the March General Fund Bill Schedule B in the amount of $421,723.22.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.            RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT  - No report

B.        CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER

            Tim Reed reported the 2010-11 budget is ready for participating school district approval.

C.        LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE

            Suzan Hahnfeldt reported there has been much discussion on the tolling of Interstate 80 and its    potential affect on commerce.  She also spoke about the challenges school districts are facing         regarding the Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System (PSERS).

D.        C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE

            Mary Faulk informed the board there have been 9 applicants for the C-LAEA scholarship. She     thanked the board for their generous donation of a Òsports season family passÓ for the Relay for   Life to be held in July.

           

COMMUNICATIONS

A.            STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVEÕS REPORT  - No report

B.        HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALÕS REPORT

            Mike Drzewiecki provided a calendar of high school events planned through June.  Graduation     will be held Friday, June 4th at Marwick-Boyd Auditorium.  The Green Imprints Club will hold             the ÒSustainable Futures FairÓ on April 22nd in the elementary school.

C.        ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALÕS REPORT

            Dr. Mary Wolf also provided a calendar of events including the elementary field trips.  She           gave a PSSA testing update and reported the Reading series selection is winding down.              McMillan will provide pricing and in-servicing.

D.        SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPORT

            Rick Sherman commended his staff for their hard work.  He reported the track resurfacing will      begin on June 7th.  He gave an update on the need for the replacement of the wheelchair lift at         the high school.  Greg Rhoads extended a thank you to Rick Sherman for his help in getting the     scoreboards for the baseball and softball fields.

E.        SUPERINTENDENTÕS REPORT

            JJ Johnson said the school play was extremely successful and there was a positive reaction           from everyone who worked to put on the play and for the people who attended it.  He thanked      Jennifer Latshaw for an outstanding job she did in getting the students prepared for the band        concert. He congratulated Mike Drzewiecki on his appointment as the Redbank Valley School           District superintendent.

F.         BUSINESS MANAGERÕS REPORT

            Brenda Reitz reported she and Mr. Johnson are working daily on the budget.  She and JJ will be   attending a meeting at the IU#6 for the Healthcare Consortium.  The safety committee has been     recertified for another year.   

G.        OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS – No reports

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Randy Alderton announced the board of school directors met in executive session as follows:

 

            DATE             TIME             LOCATION                           REASON

            04/14/10          7:30 P.M.        Clarion-Limestone HS            Personnel & Contracts

            04/21/10          7:45 P.M.        Clarion-Limestone HS            Personnel

                       

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

None

 

OLD BUSINESS

None

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

2010-11 CUSTODIAL SUPPLY BID AWARDED

Jamie Hesdon made a motion, seconded by Tim Reed, to award the 2010-11 Custodial Supply Bids as follows:

 

                            AGF Company                                                           $   219.88

                            Janitors Supply, Inc.                                                  $5,387.15

                            TOTAL                                                                      $5,607.03

 

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

CAREER CENTER 2010-11 BUDGET APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Gary Wolbert, to approve the 2010-11 Clarion County Career Center budget in the mount of $3,730,674 with Clarion-LimestoneÕs share being approximately                              $250,956.41 (2009-10 share was approximately $250,360.67).

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED

Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Suzan Hahnfeldt, to accept the following supplemental position resignations:     

                  

                            JJ Ferguson                 Head Junior High BoysÕ Basketball Coach

                            David Ferguson           Assistant Junior High BoysÕ Basketball Coach

                            Linda Schirmer            Head Cross Country Coach

                            Nancy Wyatt              Assistant Cross Country Coach

                            Kenda Zerbe               Art Department Chair (K-12)

                            Kenda Zerbe               Drama Technical Director

                            Kylie Yeany                2nd Cheerleader Assistant

 

 Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

2010-11 VOLUNTEER COACHES AND INTERNS APPROVED

Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Suzan Hahnfeldt, to approve the following as 2010-11 volunteer coaches and interns, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

                   John Kimmel                           Junior High Football

                   Joe Rupert                              Varsity Football

                   Tim Kammerdeiner                 Varsity Football

                   John Kundick                          Varsity Football

                   Mike Fornof                           Soccer 

                   Ed Auerbeck                           Varsity BoysÕ Basketball

                   Scott Fox                                 Varsity BoysÕ Basketball Intern

                   Nancy Wyatt                          Cross Country

 

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

HIGHLY QUALIFIED PARAPROFESSIONAL STATUS GRANTED TO AIDES

Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Suzan Hahnfeldt, to grant Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status to the following aides who have fulfilled requirements in core competency standards and have completed the 20 hours of education as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education:

 

                                          Margaret (Peg) Flickinger       Kathleen Shaffer                                                                                 Carol Guthrie                          Barbara Smith                                                                Beth Klosky                           Linda Spoharski                                                                                  Pat Lewis                                Tammy Wagner         

                             Penni Renwick                        Karen Williams          

                   Connie Schreckengost

 

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

2009-10 SUBSTITUTE(S) APPROVED

Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Suzan Hahnfeldt, to approve the following day-to-day substitute(s) for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

                   Megan Shaffer                                     Elementary Education

                   Tricia Pezzuti                                     Cafeteria

 

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTÕS SERVICE APPROVED – HIGH SCHOOL WHEELCHAIR LIFT

Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve the amendment to the Contract for ArchitectÕs Services to add Item (E) pertaining to the installation of a wheelchair lift at the high school with the basic fee of six percent (6%) of the construction costs.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

PDE FORM 3074 (a) NON-REIMBURSABLE WORK APPROVED – HIGH SCHOOL WHEELCHAIR LIFT

Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve PDE Form 3074 (a) Non-reimbursable Work Subject to Advertising and Bidding Requirements.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 
SECONDARY SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Jamie Hesdon, to offer high school summer classes on an as-needed basis, with a minimum of eight students per class, at a cost of $80/student for a 30-hour class.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

ELEMENTARY SUMMER SCHOOL CLASS APPROVED

  Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Jamie Hesdon, to offer an elementary summer school session based on need for  compensated hours (July 13, 14,15,20,21,22,27,28 & 29) for up to 6 students.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

MIKE DRZEWIECKI RESIGNATION ACCEPTED AS HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Teresa Haines, to accept the resignation of Michael Drzewiecki as High School Principal effective June 30, 2010.        

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes; Greg Rhoads, Yes, and Gary Wolbert,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM on a motion made by Jamie Hesdon, seconded by Tim Reed, and affirmed by all.

           

 

                                                ______________________________

                                                                       Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                       BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

 

CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA   16258

SPECIAL VOTING MEETING

APRIL 14, 2010

 

President Randy Alderton called the special voting meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 8:05 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.

 

Members Present: Randy Alderton, Molly Greenawalt, Suzan Hahnfeldt, Teresa Haines, Jamie Hesdon, and Tim Reed

Members Absent: Mark Angel, Greg Rhoads

Administration Present:  John Johnson, Superintendent

                                        Mike Drzewiecki, High School Principal

                                        Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

    Wendy Young, Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director

       Rick Sherman, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds        

    Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Council Members Present:  None

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk

News Representative Present:  Tom DiStefano, THE CLARION NEWS

Others Present: Val Miller, Wendy Kennedy, Brian Caldwell, Beth Lyle, Larry Jamison, Heather Billotte, Joseph Billotte, and Gary Wolbert

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Jamie Hesdon made a motion, seconded by Suzan Hahnfeldt, to modify the April 14, 2010 special voting meeting agenda by amending ÒItem DÓ, adding Carolyn Siar to the memorial list and adding ÒItem MÓ awarding the Rossey Busing contract.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

GARY WOLBERT APPOINTED TO SCHOOL BOARD

Suzan Hahnfeldt made a motion, seconded by Jamie Hesdon, to appoint Gary Wolbert as school board director from Region 1, Clarion Township.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, No; Jamie Hesdon, Yes, and Tim Reed, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

GARY WOLBERT TAKES OATH OF OFFICE

Molly Greenawalt administered the oath of office to Gary Wolbert, School Director from Region 1, Clarion Township.

 

NANCY VRHOVAC RESIGNATION ACCEPTED FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES

         Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Suzan Hahnfeldt, to accept the resignation of Nancy Vrhovac for retirement purposes at the end of the 2009-10 academic year.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes.  The motion carried.

 

         RIVERVIEW IU#6 EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CLASSROOM APPROVED

Suzan Hahnfeldt made a motion, seconded by Tim Reed, for approval to house a Riverview Intermediate Unit #6 emotional support classroom in the high school beginning in the 2010-11 school year.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

MEMORIAL APPROVED FOR CHERITH ROBERTSON, JENNIFER ZACHERL AND CAROLYN SIAR

Suzan Hahnfeldt amended the motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve a memorial for Cherith Robertson and Jennifer Zacherl, and add Carolyn Siar to the memorial.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

2009-10 SUBSTITUTE(S) APPROVED

Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Gary Wolbert, to approve the following day-to-day substitute(s) for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

                                  Paula Sharrar                                       Aide, Clerical, Custodial

                                  Tricia Pezzuti                                     Aide, Clerical

                                  Kathy Aaron                                       Aide, Clerical

                                  Helen Ravas                                        Cafeteria

                                  John Gaetano                                      Custodial

 

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes. The motion carried.

 

2009-10 GUEST TEACHER APPROVED

Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Gary Wolbert, to approve Samuel Leonard as a ÒGuest TeacherÓ substitute for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes. The motion carried.

 

TAMMY WAGNER GRANTED LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Gary Wolbert, to grant leave without pay on April 9, 2010 to child specific aide Tammy Wagner, as presented. 

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes. The motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

ASHLEY REX GRANTED LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Gary Wolbert, to grant leave without pay on June 7, 2010 to learning support teacher Ashley Rex as presented.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes. The motion carried.

 

KATHLEEN SHAFFER GRANTED LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

 Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Gary Wolbert, to grant leave without pay September    7-15, 2010 to child specific aide Kathleen Shaffer as presented.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes. The motion carried.

 

JAMES R. ROSSEY APPROVED AS 2009-10 DRIVER FOR ROSSEY BUSING

Jamie Hesdon made a motion, seconded by Suzan Hahnfeldt, to approve James R. Rossey as a 2009-10 bus driver for Rossey Busing and approved as a substitute driver for other bus contractors, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Abstain; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes.   The motion     carried.

 

CENTRAL TAX BUREAU SECTION 356 AGREEMENT APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Tim Reed, to approve the Section 356 Agreement with the Central Tax Bureau of PA, Inc. (CENTAX).

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes. The motion carried.

 

SPORTS SEASON FAMILY PASS DONATED TO RELAY FOR LIFE

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Tim Reed, to donate a Sports Season Family Pass valued at $115 as a prize for the Relay for Life.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes. The motion carried.

 

ROSSEY BUSING CONTRACT AWARDED

Suzan Hahnfeldt made a motion, seconded by Gary Wolbert, to award the balance of the Rossey Busing contract to James R. Rossey and Nathan Rossey for the Òbalance of the Agreement term, as well as the terms and conditions thereofÓ according to section 5 of the Transportation Contract.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Abstain; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Gary Wolbert, Yes.   The motion     carried.

 

ADJOURNMENT

The special voting meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. on a motion made by Tim Reed, seconded by Teresa Haines, and affirmed by all.

 

 

_______________________________

                                                                       Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                       BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS