CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA  16258

JUNE 10, 2009

 

President Randy Alderton called the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors committee meeting to order at 7:40 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.

 

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

Members Absent:  Molly Greenawalt

 Administration Present:   John Johnson, Superintendent

                                                     Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

                                                     Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

                                         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: Joe Billotte, Val Miller, Teresa Haines, Heather Billotte, Robert Smith, Jamie Hesdon, and Bonnie Hubauer

 

AGENDA REVIEWED

Randy Alderton reviewed the agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th.  Superintendent Johnson spoke about the Act 32 Tax Committee delegates who need to be appointed.  He will work with the central office to find delegates.  Superintendent Johnson was asked to provide additional information on the social studies summer school class.

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM, on a motion made by Jamie Mahle, seconded by John Hamilton, 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

JUNE 17, 2009

 

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

 

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

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

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

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk

Others present:  Joe Billotte, Val Miller, Dan Miller, Teresa Haines, Bill Fiscus, Bonnie Hubauer, Robert Smith, Becky Reed, Brian Caldwell, Travis Hubler, and Gary Wolbert

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to modify the June 17, 2009 agenda to add “Item W”, consideration for hiring David Snowberger as a full time Athletic Trainer at an annual salary of $32,722.44 as per the terms of the agreement with Clarion Rehabilitation Services and “Item X”, consideration to hire Meghan Ferraro as School Psychologist at an annual salary of $51,916.00. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

MINUTES ADOPTED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to adopt the minutes of the May 13, 2009 committee meeting, the May 13, 2009 special voting meeting, and the May 20, 2009 regular meeting.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

The May General Fund Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Bill Holabaugh, seconded by John Hamilton, and affirmed by all.

 

ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT

The May Activities Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Mike Cyphert, seconded by John Hamilton, and affirmed by all.

 

SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT REPORT

The May School Lunch Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by John Hamilton, seconded by Jamie Mahle, and affirmed by all.

 

BILL SCHEDULE APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the June General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $1,232,513.23.

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

 

BUDGET TRANSFERS - NONE

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.          RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT – No Report

B.       CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER – No Report

C.          LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE

              The newest PSBA Focus video about the benefits of a PSBA membership is available on the web. 

D.      C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE

Mary Faulk reported the Relay for Life is going to be held Saturday, June 27th

through Sunday June 28th.  She invited everyone to come out and walk with the C-L team.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

A.            STUDENT SENATE REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT-No Report

B.            SECONDARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mr. Drzewiecki recognized Mel Aaron for being nominated as a Keystone Technology Integrator and Jennifer Simpson for receiving the 2009 District 2 Student Council Advisor of the Year Award.  The Academic Sports League team attended the Scholarship Award Luncheon in Erie and many members were awarded scholarships.  Mr. Drzewiecki also gave a detailed account about the use of Guest Teachers as substitutes as well as additional information about summer school.

C.            ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mrs. Wolf gave the results of a K-T1 Program survey.  She also reported there were over 3,080 visitors(excluding parents) who reported through the elementary office in the 2008-09 school year.  In addition she talked about one of the goals of the math improvement plan for 2008-09. It was to increase student knowledge of basic math facts and Mrs. Wolf reported there was “notable improvement” this past year as evidenced by the increase in certificates the students earned.

D.            SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPORT

                Rick Sherman reported the flow of traffic from the student parking lot will be safer due to    closing off a center opening and establishing in and out openings.  He received a second quote                 for resurfacing the track.  Rick will provide the board with additional information about the          proposal.

E.                   BUSINESS MANAGERS REPORT

                Brenda Reitz reported that with the establishment of a safety committee the district will save              $2,015 on the workers compensation premium this year.

F.                   SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT       

                Superintendent Johnson read a letter from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)             acknowledging the district is in compliance with regard to special education.  The district is       housing an autistic classroom in the elementary school this summer.  Mr. Johnson will continue         to meet with Dr. Toney from Clarion University to move the instrumental program forward.

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Bill Fiscus, Limestone Township, shared highlights from a report published by the PSBA in regard to school mergers and consolidations.  He proposed the school board take a vote to decide if the district will pursue the merger process.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT

Board President Randy Alderton announced the Board of School Directors met in executive session as follows:

 

                DATE                     TIME                      LOCATION                                           REASON

            06/08/09          7:00 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone HS  Personnel & Contracts

            06/10/09          6:00 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone HS  Personnel

            06/15/09          6:30 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone HS  Personnel

                06/17/09 7:00 P.M.                Clarion-Limestone HS         Personnel

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

REVISION TO POLICY 249 BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the second and final reading of the revision to Policy 249, Bullying/Cyberbullying.

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

 

ACT 32 TAX COLLECTION COMMITTEE DELEGATE & ALTERNATES APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to appoint Jeffrey Barlett as primary voting delegate, John Johnson, first alternate voting delegate, Brenda Reitz, second alternate voting delegate and Lisa Milliron, third voting delegate to the Act 32 Tax Collection Committee (TCC). The motion carried.

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

 

ACT 32 TAX COLLECTION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT RESOLUTION APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the Act 32 Tax Collection Committee (TCC) Delegate Appointment Resolution as presented. The motion carried.

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

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

2009-10 BUDGET ADOPTED

Jamie Mahle made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to adopt the 2009-10 school budget in the amount of $12,506,617.

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

 

2009-10 TAX STRUCTURE SET

Jamie Mahle made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to adopt the following tax structure to support the 2009-10 school budget:

               

                      Real Estate Taxes                                                       Per Capita Taxes

        Clarion County 53.89 (was 67.55 mills)                        Act 511          $5                     

Jefferson County 26.42 (was 25.51mills)                           Section 679    $5                    Penalty 10%/Discount 2%                                                  Penalty 5%/Discount 2%

 

Real Estate Transfer Tax                                                     Earned Income Tax

Clarion County         .5%                                                                     1%

Jefferson County      .5%

 

Local Service Tax                                                                 Local Service Tax

                                $  5.00 – Clarion Township                                                 $10.00 - Millcreek Township

                                $10.00 – Limestone Township                                           $10.00 - Corsica Borough

                                $10.00 – Strattanville Borough                                           $10.00 – Union Township  

 

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

 

TAX COLLECTOR BONDS FOR 2009 DUPLICATES APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, for approval of the tax collector bond amounts to be issued based on the 2009 tax duplicates.

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

 

2009 HOMESTEAD/FARMSTEAD EXCLUSION RESOLUTION APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the 2009 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution, as presented.

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

 

2009 TAX COLLECTION INSTALLMENT PLAN APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the resolution to authorize the collection of school property tax in installments, as presented.

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

 

L. DEEMER CLARION TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR APPOINTMENT APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the appointment of Lisa Deemer as Clarion Township Tax Collector.

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

 

2009-10 CONFERENCES APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve attendance at local, state and national conferences in compliance with policy and not to exceed budgeted amounts for the 2009-10 school year.

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

 

CALEB KIFER APPROVED AS SUMMER SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTOR

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve Caleb Kifer as an additional summer school social studies instructor due to increased enrollment at the established hourly rate of $18.23/hr.

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

 

JEFFREY BARLET CHANGED TO 260 DAY CENTRAL OFFICE EMPLOYEE

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to change Jeffrey Barlett to a 260 day central office employee effective July 1, 2009.

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

 

EMILY COULSON & AMANDA TRUITT AWARDED TENURE

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to award tenure to Emily Coulson and Amanda Truitt.

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

 

LINDA SCHIRMER ASSISTANT CROSS COUNTRY COACH RESIGNATON APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to accept the resignation of Linda Schirmer as 2009-10 Assistant Cross Country Coach.

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

 

2009-10 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the following 2009-10 supplemental contracts, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

            Linda Schirmer      Head Cross Country Coach                                                               $1,627

            Nancy Wyatt                        Assistant Cross County Coach                                         $   976

            Joe Rupert                             Assistant Junior High Football Coach                             $1,518

            Tracey Johnston  Physical Education/Health Department Chair (K-12)  $   472

Christine Linnan Secondary Science Department Chair               $   472       

 

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

 

MELISSA SIMPSON APPROVED AS VOLUNTEER CHEERLEADING COACH

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve Melissa Simpson as a 2009-10 cheerleading volunteer coach, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

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

 

SPORTS SEASON PASS FEES APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the following 2009-10 Sports Season Pass fees:

 

          Family Pass                   -        $115

          Individual Pass    -        $  85

          Student Pass                 -        $  35 

 

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

 

PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM APPROVED

Jamie Mahle made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to grant authorization to participate in the National School Lunch Program for the 2009-10 school year.

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

 

2009-10 SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES APPROVED

Jamie Mahle made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the following 2009-10 school lunch prices:

 

       Breakfast                                                     Lunch                                               White/Chocolate Milk             

  Students          $1.00                Elementary Students                  $1.75                              $ .60

  Adults             $1.35                High School Regular                  $2.00

                                   High School Superline                $2.25

                                   Adults                                       $2.85   

 

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

 

TRANSPORTATION RATE REVISIONS APPROVED – HAINES BUSING

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve 2009-10 daily transportation rate revisions for Haines Busing:

             

              Date                                                                                        Bus#                                      Daily Rate

              05/28/09- only 2 students                                      7                                              $223.37

              06/08/09 – last day-early dismissal                       7                                              $165.87

              lay over in DuBois              

                             

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

 

2008-09 DAILY TRANSPORTATION FINAL RATE REVISIONS APPROVED

   Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the following 2008-09 daily transportation rate revisions:

             

Contractor

Bus-Run

2008-2009

Daily Contract Rate Approved 10/15/2008

2008-2009

Final Daily Contract Rate

Alderton Busing

2-Regular

2-IC

28-Regular

28-IC

$176.38

$50.00

$244.72

$50.00

$171.79

$50.00

$241.24

$50.00

Barbara George Busing

5-Regular

11-Regular

11-Activity

12-Regular

13-Regular

16-Regular

16-Vo-Tech

$263.85

$211.22

$50.50

$316.88

$287.52

$195.94

$55.73

$264.19

$225.91

$51.91

$315.43

$282.84

$195.47

$54.26

Haines Busing

1-Regular

3-Regular

6-Regular

6-Vo-Tech

6-Activity

$276.59

$290.81

$225.78

$67.38

$65.48

$273.01

$285.52

$221.79

$66.75

$61.17

Rossey Busing

17-Regular

Van-4

$273.02

$77.18

$274.02

$79.10

 

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

 

IU#6 AUTISTIC CLASSROOM HOUSED AT C-L ELEMENTARY FOR THE SUMMER

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to permit the Riverview Intermediate Unit #6 to house an autistic classroom in the district for the summer.

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

 

VISION BENEFITS OF AMERICA RATES APPROVED – 08/01/09 - 07/31/11 TERM

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the following Vision Benefits of America monthly rates for a 2-year term effective 8/1/09 to 7/31/11:

 

 

 

  Group #125 (Instructional)                               $7.32 single ($7.11)                               $12.45 family ($12.09)

  Group #177 (Support)                        $8.16 single ($7.29)                               $15.67 family ($13.99)

 

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

 

DELTA DENTAL RENEWAL RATES APPROVAL TABLED

                        Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to table the approval of the Delta Dental renewal rates to obtain additional dental insurance quotes.

 

      TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the Transportation Contract for a 2 year term effective7/01/09 through 06/30/11 as presented.

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

 

DAVID SNOWBERGER HIRED AS ATHLETIC TRAINER

                        Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to hire David Snowberger as a full time Athletic Trainer at an annual salary of $32,722.44 as per the terms of the agreement with Clarion Rehabilitation services.

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

 

MEGHAN FERRARO HIRED AS SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to hire Meghan Ferraro effective July 1, 2009 for 203 days per year at an annual salary of $51,916.

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM on a motion made by Bill Holabaugh, seconded by Jamie Mahle, and affirmed by all.

 

 

_______________________________

                                                                        Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                        BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS