CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA   16258

JULY 15, 2009

 

Vice-President Mike Cyphert called the regular meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 8:35 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria. 

 

Members Present:  Mike Cyphert, Jamie Mahle, Molly Greenawalt, Gene Smith, Mark Angel, Fred Port, and John Hamilton

Members Absent:   Bill Holabaugh, Randy Alderton

Administration Present:  John Johnson, Superintendent

                                        Mike Drzewiecki, High School Principal

                                        Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

Wendy Young, Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director

Donna Smith, Board Secretary

 

Student Council Members Present: None

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk

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

Others Present:  Bill Fiscus, Val Miller, Teresa Haines, Heather Billotte, Brian Caldwell, Bob Smith, Jamie Hesdon, Jennifer Gunshannon, Larry Jamison, Bobbie Freeman, and Jenna Reed

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to modify the July 15, 2009 agenda to add item “F”, the establishment of the Bachelors and Masters Step 1 rate of pay for the 2009-10 school year and items “G” and “H”, consideration to hire elementary teachers. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

MINUTES ADOPTED

Jamie Mahle made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to adopt the minutes of the June 10, 2009 committee meeting and the June 17, 2009 regular meeting.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT-NONE

 

ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT-NONE

 

SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT REPORT-NONE

 

BILL SCHEDULE(S) APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve the balance of the June General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $418,468.08 and the July General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $285,288.94.

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

 

BUDGET TRANSFERS-NONE

 

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.        RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT

            The IU#6 board accepted the resignation of Dr. Kaufman and hired Dr. John Cornish as the      new director.

B.         CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER - NONE

C.        LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE - NONE

D.        C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE - NONE

           

COMMUNICATIONS

A.        STUDENT SENATE REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT- NONE

B.        SECONDARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT -NONE

C.                 ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT - NONE

D.        SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPORT - NONE

E.         BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT - NONE

F.         SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

John Johnson thanked the Administrators and the school board for the extra hours they devoted to the interviewing and hiring process.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mike Cyphert announced the Board of School Directors met in executive session as follows:

 

DATE                          TIME                           LOCATION                            REASON       

July 15, 2009               5:30 PM                       Clarion-Limestone                    Personnel

                                                                        Business Office

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Larry Jamison, Limestone Township, encouraged the board to move toward the merger/consolidation feasibility study.

 

Linda Schirmer & Nancy Wyatt, Cross Country coaches, requested approval to purchase new cross country uniforms.  The board was shown the uniform to be purchased.

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to permit the coaches to move forward with the purchase of the uniforms. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to table the approval of the Delta Dental rates until quotes have been obtained. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

DANIEL PAJAK APPROVED AS SOCCER VOLUNTEER COACH

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to approve Daniel Pajak as a 2009-10 boys’ soccer volunteer coach, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

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

 

 

 

 

 

APROVAL OF DR. SOMERS AS SCHOOL DENTAL CONSULTANT

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to approve the appointment of Dr. David Somers as school dental consultant for the 2009-10 school year with compensation only for services requested and provided. 

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

 

DENTAL HYGIENIST ANITA MCMASTER EMPLOYED

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to employ Anita McMaster as school dental hygienist for the 2009-10 school year at $120/day for up to 10 days.

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

 
PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS APPROVED

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to participate in all 2009-10 federal programs and grants as part of the district budget.

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

 

ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISIONS APPROVED

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the revisions to the high school and elementary 2009-10 student handbooks, as presented.

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

 

2009-10 BACHELORS & MASTERS STEP 1 SALARY RATE APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the 2009-10 Bachelors and Masters Step 1 salary rates as follows:

 

                                    Bachelors                     $32,500

                                    Masters                        $33,600

 

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

 

KATHRYN DEPREE HIRED AS ELEMENTARY TEACHER

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to hire Kathryn Depree as a full time elementary teacher at a Bachelors Step 1 salary of $32,500 for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MICHAEL BERTONI HIRED AS ELEMENTARY TEACHER

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to hire Michael Bertoni as a full time elementary teacher at a Bachelors Step 1 salary of $32,500 for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 PM to executive session on a motion made by John Hamilton, 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

SPECIAL VOTING MEETING

JULY 22, 2009

 

President Randy Alderton called the special voting meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 8:19 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.

 

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

Members Absent:  None

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

                                        Donna Smith, Board Secretary

 

Student Council Members Present:  None

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk

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

Others Present: Jamie Hesdon, Teresa Haines, Brian Caldwell, Val Miller, and Bob Smith

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to accept the July 22, 2009 special voting meeting agenda as presented. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

OLD BUSINESS – NONE

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE TO BE OFFERED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve Monumental Life Insurance Company with the Charles P. Leach Agency acting as agent, to offer voluntary student accident insurance for the 2009-10 school year at the following rates:

 

                                                School-time only                       $36

                                                24-hour                                    $131

 

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

 

 

2009-10 ATHLETIC OFFICIALS/HELPERS RATES SET

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to set the following 2009-10 athletic officials/helpers rates:

 

1. Varsity Officials                      $58        9. Varsity Clock Operator                  $33

2. Junior Varsity Officials                        $45      10. Jr Hi&Volleyball Clock Operator    $29

3. Junior High Officials                           $45      11. Basketball Official Scorer               $33

4. Volleyball Officials                             $67      12. Cross Country Starter                     $28

5. Scrimmage Officials                            $27      13. Cross Country & Track Workers   $28

6. JV & JH Football Clock Operator     $33      14. Ticket Workers                              $23

7. Announcer                                         $33      15. Dual Meet Track Official                $80

8. Volleyball Official Scorer                    $27

 

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

 

JESSICA MOORE RESIGNATION ACCEPTED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to accept the resignation of Jessica Moore as a secondary learning support teacher effective August 25, 2009 as presented.

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

 

JASON EDMONDS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to accept the resignation of Jason Edmonds as elementary learning support teacher effective July 22, 2009 as presented.

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

 

BOBBIE SIMPSON-FREEMAN HIRED AS ELEMENTARY LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to hire Bobbie Simpson-Freeman as a full time elementary learning support teacher at a Masters Step 1 salary of $33,600 for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

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

 

JENNA REED HIRED AS SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHER

Jamie Mahle made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to hire Jenna Reed as a full time secondary English teacher at a Bachelors Step 1 salary of $32,500 for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

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

 

NICKIE MOORE HIRED AS SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH TEACHER

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to hire Nickie Moore as a full time secondary physical education/health teacher at a Bachelors Step 1 salary of $32,500 for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

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

 

CHRISTINE PIERCE HIRED AS SECONDARY MATH TEACHER

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to hire Christine Pierce as a full time secondary math teacher at a Bachelors Open Step 1 salary of $35,100 for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

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

 

MATHEMATICS SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve a secondary “Mathematics Supplemental Instruction Program” as presented.

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

The special voting meeting was adjourned at 8:59 P.M. on a motion made by John Hamilton, seconded by Jamie Mahle, and affirmed by all.

 

 

_______________________________

                                                                       Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                       BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS