CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA  16258

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

 

President Randy Alderton called the regular meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 7:30 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria. 

 

Members Present:  Randy Alderton, Gene Smith, Jamie Mahle, Bill Holabaugh, Mike Cyphert, Mark Angel, John Hamilton

Members Absent:  Fred Port, Molly Greenawalt

Administration Present:  John Johnson, Interim Superintendent

                                        Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

                                        Mike Drzewiecki, High School Principal

                                        Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

                                        Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Council Representatives Present:  Ben Stewart, Josh Park, Katie Reddinger

Faculty Present: Mary Faulk, Jennifer Simpson

News Representative Present:  Tom DiStefano, THE CLARION NEWS; Lindsay Sturgeon; THE TRI-COUNTY SUNDAY; Frank Stacy, C-93                                

Others Present:  Valerie Miller, Brian Caldwell, Teresa Haines, Becky Reed, Gary Wolbert, Bonnie Hubauer

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to accept the February18, 2009 agenda as presented.

 

MINUTES ADOPTED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to adopt the minutes of the January 14, 2009 special voting meeting, the January 14, 2009 committee meeting and the January 21, 2009 regular board meeting.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

The January General Fund Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Mark Angel, seconded by Gene Smith, and affirmed by all.

 

ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT

The January Activities Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Mark Angel, seconded by John Hamilton, and affirmed by all.

 

SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT REPORT

The January School Lunch Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Mike Cyphert, seconded by Mark Angel, and affirmed by all.

 

BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve budget transfers.  See Attachment.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes John Hamilton, Yes; and Jamie Mahle, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

BILL SCHEDULE APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the February General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $832,530.74.

Roll call vote:  Gene Smith, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes, and Mark Angel, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.                 RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT

            Mark Angel reported the Intermediate Unit has reached agreements with all 17 member school districts to provide special education services for the 2009-10 school year.  They have       contracted an actuarial company to do their GASB 45 actuary study.

B.                 CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER

            Gene Smith reported Bill Powell is expected to be back to work soon; everything has been        managed well in his absence. 

C.        LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE

            Bill Holabaugh talked about the federal stimulus package and the governors proposed budget.   A bill is being developed by Senator Jane Orie opposing the Graduation Competency             Assessment (GCA) requirements.  The governor has earmarked money in the budget for the     GCA.  Bill Holabaugh encouraged the board to contact Senator Mary Jo White to support         Senator Ories’ proposed bill.

D.        C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE 

            Mary Faulk extended her welcome to Mr. Johnson and encouraged him to “keep the lines of communication open.”

 

COMMUNICATIONS

A.                 STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

            Ben Stewart reported the blood drive on February 18th was a success with 32 units of blood    being donated. Plush flower sales went “extremely well.”  Student Council will work in conjunction with the elementary school to provide a Latin America Day in May. 

B.         HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

            The Academic Sports League participated in the regional competition at Edinboro and finished   3rd place overall.  The high school recently received grant funding through the IU allowing the        purchase of Study Island, on-line supplemental/tutorial software.  The 2009-10 school year          dual enrollment grant application has been submitted in the amount of $40,000.

C.        ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

            Mary Wolf provided the board with a list of upcoming elementary activities as well as a summary of the Act 80 Day held on February 16th. She gave an update on the 2008 PSSA science results taken last fall by the 4th graders.  The “results were excellent” with 96% of the            students scoring proficient.

D.        SUPERVISOR OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS REPORT –None

E.        SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

            J J Johnson thanked the board for appointing him as interim superintendent.  He emphasized his             intention to work in the best interests of the students, faculty and staff during his appointment.           He provided the board with information on the Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge   Grant    Program and asked for board permission to pursue the grant.  Gene Smith made a   motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to permit Mr. Johnson to write the grant.  All were in             favor.  The motion carried.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

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

 

            DATE              TIME               LOCATION                            REASON

            02/11/09          6:30 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone HS  Personnel

            02/11/09          7:50 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone HS  Personnel

            02/18/09          7:00 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone HS  Personnel

           

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Bonnie Hubauer, Clarion Township, asked the board if they have had a chance to discuss the third music teacher position.  JJ Johnson asked her to provide him information so he can prepare an Impact Statement for the board.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

2009-10 SCHOOL CALENDAR APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the 2009-10 school calendar as presented.

Roll call vote:  Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes and Mark Angel, Yes. The motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

TAX COLLECTORS EXONERATED FROM 2008 TAX DUPLICATES

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to exonerate the tax collectors from the 2008 duplicates.

Roll call vote:  Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes and Mark Angel, Yes. The motion carried.

 

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, for the approval of the Articulation Agreement for Dual Enrollment between Clarion University and the Clarion-Limestone Area School District for the 2009-10 school year. 

Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mark Angel, Abstained and John Hamilton, Yes. The motion carried.

 

MODIFICATION TO THE 2008-09 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve modification to the 2008-09 school calendar changing April 13, 2009 to a school day to make up for a snow day on January 28, 2009.

Roll call vote: Jamie Mahle, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes and Mark Angel, Yes. The motion carried.

 

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN PUBLIC NOTICE APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the public notice of the asbestos management plan as follows:

 

 

The Clarion-Limestone Area School District has prepared and submitted an Asbestos Management Plan for each school building in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act and the EPA Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Final Rule and Notice. The plan was developed and prepared by Volz Environmental Service after a thorough inspection of the buildings by certified personnel.           

 

A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan has been placed in the District Administrative Office located in the Clarion-Limestone Junior/Senior High School.  This plan is available for inspection by the public during regular business hours without cost or restrictions. Copies of the plan will be provided upon request at a nominal fee.

 

Any questions concerning this plan should be directed to Richard Sherman, Asbestos Program Coordinator, 4091 C-L School RD, Strattanville, PA  16258; Phone (814)764-5111.

 

Roll call vote: Mark Angel, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes and Jamie Mahle, Yes.  The motion carried

 

REVISION TO ELEMENTARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIR SUPPLEMENTAL

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to void the 2008-09 Elementary Science Department Chair Supplemental contract approved 05/21/2008 for Robin Zacherl and to re-issue the contracts as follows, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

               1.  Lynne Kepler          Elementary Science Dept. Chair            $305.00

               2.  Robin Zacherl          Elementary Science Dept. Chair            $305.00

 

Roll call vote: Jamie Mahle, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes and Mark Angel, Yes. The motion carried.

 

2008-09 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S) APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to issue the following 2008-09 supplemental contract(s), pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

               1.  Jason Craig             Assistant Softball Coach                       $1,564.00

               2.  Caleb Kifer             Boys Track Assistant Coach                 $1,818.00

               3.  Kristie Taylor          Drama Director                                    $1,573.00

               4.  Kenda Zerbe           Drama Technical Director                     $   834.00

               5.  Mickey Truman       Assistant Director                                 $   300.00

 

Roll call vote:  Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes and Mark Angel, Yes. The motion carried.

 

2009 SPRING PLAY CONTRACT APPROVED

 Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the following contracts for the       spring 2009 play:          

  

               1.  Dave Hawk             Sound Technician                                 $   700.00

               2.  Chris Taylor            Light Technician                                    $   300.00

    

Roll call vote: Mark Angel, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes and Jamie Mahle, Yes.  The motion carried

 

 JACKIE STEWART GRANTED LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to grant leave without pay on February 25,    2009 to cafeteria worker Jacqueline Stewart, as presented.         

Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes and Jamie Mahle, Yes. The motion carried.

 

TRANSPORTATION DAILY RATES APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the following 2008-09 daily transportation rate revisions for Haines Busing:

                         Date                                                    Bus #                           Daily Rate       

   01/27/09-Add student PM                       7                               $226.77

   01/29/09-Add Student AM & PM           7                               $227.24

 

Roll call vote:  Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes and Mark Angel, Yes. The motion carried.

 

MELISSA KEMMER APPROVED AS GIRL’S TRACK VOLUNTEER COACH

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve Melissa Kemmer as a volunteer girl’s track coach for the 2008-09 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation. Roll call vote: Mark Angel, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes and Jamie Mahle, Yes.  The motion carried

 

CAFETERIA BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to transfer $12,500 from the general fund to        the cafeteria fund as budgeted.

Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes and John Hamilton, Yes. The motion carried.

           

2008-09 SUBSTITUTE(S) APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the following day-to-day substitute(s) 1-3 for the 2008-09 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:         

                           1.  Clifford Clark – Elementary K-6  

                           2.  Kelly Gourley – Elementary K-6

                           3.  Valerie Sloan – Elementary K-6

 

Roll call vote: Mark Angel, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes, John Hamilton Yes; Gene Smith, Yes and Randy Alderton, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

GIRL’S TRACK ACTIVITY ACCOUNT APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the following Student Activity Account:

 

                                         #053 – Girls Track

 

 

Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes and John Hamilton, Yes. The motion carried.

           

The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 PM on a motion made by Gene Smith, seconded by Jamie Mahle 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

 

 

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

 

President Randy Alderton called the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors committee meeting to order at 8:09 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.

 

Members Present:  Jamie Mahle, John Hamilton, Mike Cyphert, Mark Angel, Molly Greenawalt, Fred Port, Bill Holabaugh and Randy Alderton

Members Absent:  Gene Smith (excused)

 Administration Present:   Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

                                         Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Council Members Present:  None

Faculty Present:  Tina Bennett, Mary Faulk

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

Others Present: Brian Caldwell, Wendy Kennedy, Joe Billotte, Val Miller, Jamie Hesdon, Randy Callen, Jamie Mahle, Bill Fiscus, Gary Wolbert, Bonnie Hubauer, Becky Reed, Debbie Martin, Jackie Himes, Gary Sproul, Robert Smith, Heidi Callen, Teresa Haines, Diane Schuckers, Stacy Wiles

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Tina Bennett, High School Music teacher made a presentation to the school board regarding the addition of a 3rd music teacher.  She expressed many concerns she and Mrs. Coulson have for the music programs at Clarion-Limestone.

 

AGENDA REVIEWED

Randy Alderton reviewed the agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 18th.  Discussion was held on the $12,500 transfer from the general fund to the cafeteria fund, the dual-enrollment agreement and the 2009 spring play budget.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Additional public comment was taken:

Gary Wolbert, Clarion Township, the process of filling the vacant board seat

Wendy Kennedy, Clarion Township, interim superintendent candidates

Randy Callen, Limestone Township, asked the board to consider keeping 2B long term substitute, Ryan Smith in the classroom for the remainder of the school year.

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM, on a motion made by Molly Greenawalt, seconded by Fred Port, 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

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

 

President Randy Alderton called the special voting meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 7:45 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.

 

Members Present:  John Hamilton, Gene Smith, Mike Cyphert, Mark Angel, Molly Greenawalt, Fred Port, Bill Holabaugh and Randy Alderton

Members Absent:  None

 Administration Present:  Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

                                       Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

                                       Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Council Members Present:  None

Faculty Present:  Tina Bennett, Mary Faulk

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

Others Present: Brian Caldwell, Wendy Kennedy, Joe Billotte, Val Miller, Jamie Hesdon, Randy Callen, Gary Wolbert, Jamie Mahle, Bill Fiscus, Bonnie Hubauer, Becky Reed, Debbie Martin, Jackie Himes, Gary Sproul, Robert Smith, Heidi Callen, Teresa Haines, Diane Schuckers, Stacy Wiles

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to accept the February 11, 2009 special voting meeting agenda as presented. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

JAMIE MAHLE APPOINTED TO SCHOOL BOARD

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to appoint Jamie Mahle as  school board director from Region 1, Clarion Township 1st & 2nd to serve until the Municipal election in November 2009.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes and Molly Greenawalt, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

SPECIAL VOTING MEETING ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

The meeting was adjourned by Board President Randy Alderton to executive session at 7:50 P.M.  for personnel reasons.

 

SPECIAL VOTING MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting was reconvened by Board President Randy Alderton at 8:05 P.M.

 

 

 

 

JOHN JOHNSON APPROVED AS EMERGENCY INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve John Johnson as emergency interim superintendent beginning as soon as possible, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.  He will be compensated $300 per day.

Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; John Hamilton, No; Mike Cyphert, No; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, No; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes and Fred Port, No.   The motion carried.

 

2008-09 SUBSTITUTE(S) APPROVED

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the following 2008-09 substitute(s) 1-3, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

                        1. Amber Semega – Special Education/Early Childhood

                        2. Mary Rominski - Cafeteria/Aide

                        3. Brett Sheaffer – Social Studies

 

Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes and Fred Port, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

BUS DRIVER(S) APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the following 2008-09 bus driver(s) submitted by the listed contractors and approved as substitute driver(s) for other bus contractors, pending receipt of required legal documentation:

 

               McLendon Transportation, Inc.             Haines Busing

               1.  Sherry Smith                                                1.  Joni Vecellio

                                                                                       2.  David Gittler

                                                                                       3.  Greg Nugent

 

Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; Jamie Mahle, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes and Fred Port, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 PM to the regularly scheduled committee meeting on a motion made by Fred Port, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, and affirmed by all.

 

 

_______________________________

                                                                       Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                       BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS