CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA 16258
MARCH 17, 2010
President Randy Alderton called the regular meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 8:20 PM in the high school cafeteria.
Members Present: Randy Alderton, Mark Angel, Molly Greenawalt, Suzan Hahnfeldt, Teresa Haines, Jamie Hesdon, Tim Reed, and Greg Rhoads
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
Rick Sherman, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds
Donna Smith, Board Secretary
Student Council Representatives Present: None
Faculty Present: Mary Faulk, Christy Runyan, Brad Frazier, Jennifer Latshaw, Lindsay Wiefling
Others Present: Becky Reed, Wendy Kennedy, Val Miller, Bill Fiscus, Terry Theiss, Joe Billotte, Heather Billotte, Jamie Mahle, Jewel Felgar, Rhonda Smith, Brian Caldwell, Bob Smith, W. Eugene Smith, Connie Smith, LaVieta Lerch, Dawn Fornof, Penni Renwick, Teri Rhoads, John Hamilton, Bob Powell, Roger Powell, Glenn E. Powell, Bill Holabaugh, Patrick Craig, Larry Jamison, Fred Port, Michelle Port, Gary Wolbert, Martha Booth, Karen McClune, Bonnie Ehrhart, Ron Ehrhart, Randy Shook, Bonnie Hubauer, Bob Sawyer, Sheila Miller, and Linda Heasley
News Representative Present: Tom DiStefano, THE CLARION NEWS; Lindsay Sturgeon, THE TRI-COUNTY SUNDAY
ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA
Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Greg Rhoads, to modify the March 17, 2010 agenda to include item ÒRÓ use of the high school cafeteria for a benefit dinner and item ÒSÓ establishment of 2010 play ticket prices. The motion was affirmed by all.
MINUTES ADOPTED
Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Teresa Haines, to adopt the minutes of the February 17, 2010 regular meeting. The February 10, 2010 committee meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather. The motion was affirmed by all.
TREASURERÕS REPORT
The February General Fund TreasurerÕs Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Greg Rhoads, seconded by Tim Reed, and affirmed by all.
ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT
The February Activities Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Jamie Hesdon, seconded by Tim Reed, and affirmed by all.
SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT REPORT
The February School Lunch Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Molly Greenawalt, seconded by Jamie Hesdon, and affirmed by all.
BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to approve budget transfers. See Attachment.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
Suzan Hahnfeldt made a motion, seconded by Tim Reed, to approve the February General Fund Transportation Bill Schedule A in the amount of $82,285.98.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Abstain; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA 16258
President Randy Alderton called the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors committee meeting to order at 8:20 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.
Members Present: Randy
Alderton, Mark Angel, Molly Greenawalt, Suzan Hahnfeldt, Teresa Haines, Jamie
Hesdon, Fred Port, Tim Reed, and Greg Rhoads
Members Absent: None
Administration
Present: John Johnson, Superintendent
Brenda Reitz, Business Manager
Rick Sherman, Supervisor of Buildings and
Grounds
Donna Smith, Board Secretary
Student Council Members Present:
None
Faculty Present: Mary
Faulk, Brad Frazier
News Representative Present:
Tom DiStefano, THE CLARION NEWS;
Lindsay Sturgeon, THE TRI-COUNTY SUNDAY
Others Present: Val Miller, Wendy Kennedy, Bill Fiscus, Adam Plucinski, Jessica Moyer,
W. Eugene Smith, Connie Smith, Becky Reed, Jamie Mahle, Jack Callen, Jewel Felgar, Rhonda Smith, Patrick Craig, Cindy Clover, Bob Smith, Beth Lyle, Dave Eggleton, Bill Holabaugh, Terry Theiss, Lancy Theiss, Brenda Moon, Sheila Miller, Teri Rhoads, Joe Billotte, Heather Billotte, Sue Magda, Dawn Fornof, Bob Powell, Roger Powell, Herman Stange, Bob Sawyer, Larry Jamison, Mike Cyphert, Bonnie Hubauer, Lee Theiss, Bonnie Ehrhart, and Ron Ehrhart
Randy Alderton reviewed the agenda for the regular board meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, March 17th.
Discussion was held on all agenda items including the proposed American
Cultures III elective course; PSERS pension reform resolution, and the bid
opening for the auditorium sound system replacement.
FRED PORT
RESIGNATION
Fred Port, Region I Clarion Township School Board Director, submitted his letter of resignation from the school board effective immediately.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM, on a motion made by Jamie Hesdon, seconded by Mark Angel, and affirmed by all.
GENERAL FUND BILL SCHEDULE ÒBÓ APPROVED
Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Teresa Haines, to approve the February General Fund Bill Schedule B in the amount of $394,039.87.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
A. RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT
Mark Angel reported the Intermediate Unit #6 will be on a 4 day work week summer schedule.
B. CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER
Tim Reed reported the 2010-11 budget was the focus of the monthly meeting.
C. LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE
There was no legislative update, but Suzan Hahnfeldt reminded the board about the March 31st legislative meeting at the IU#6.
D. C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE – No report
COMMUNICATIONS
A. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVEÕS REPORT
The group was one of over 15 schools that attended the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils (PASC) spring conference at A-C Valley High School on March 12. A ÒMock AccidentÓ demonstration is being planned for sometime before the prom.
B. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALÕS REPORT
Mike Drzewiecki gave an update on the CLAWS program. He reported there are currently 18 teachers on staff providing there sources for the program. He thanked them for their efforts.
C. ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALÕS REPORT
Dr. Mary Wolf reported on upcoming elementary activities and provided a list of scheduled field trips. She gave an update on the upcoming kindergarten registration. Two representatives from the Roseville Grange #1920 were present and presented a dictionary the grange will be giving to each third grader this coming fall.
D. SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPORT
Rick Sherman thanked the art club for making and erecting a new Clarion-Limestone sign along Route 322. He also reported security cameras have been installed in the elementary school.
E. SUPERINTENDENTÕS REPORT
Superintendent Johnson thanked Mr. Drzewiecki for his work in establishing the CLAWS program in the high school. The greenhouse projects are coming together including a senior citizenÕs program. A Òliteracy dayÓ collaborative effort between the high school and elementary school is being organized for May 18th. Mr. Johnson reported on the stimulus package and the breakdown of the areas where funds will be provided.
F. BUSINESS MANAGERÕS REPORT – No report
G. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS – No reports
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT
Randy Alderton announced the board of school directors met in executive session as follows:
DATE TIME LOCATION REASON
03/10/10 7:30 P.M. Clarion-Limestone HS Personnel & Contracts
03/17/10 7:30 P.M. Clarion-Limestone HS Personnel
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Michelle Port, Clarion Township – Fred Port resignation
OLD BUSINESS-None
NEW BUSINESS
FRED PORT RESIGNATION AS SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR ACCEPTED
Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Jamie Hesdon, to accept the resignation of Fred Port from the position as Clarion Township Region I School Board Director effective immediately.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, No; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, No, and Greg Rhoads, No. The motion carried.
RESIGNATIONS
ACCEPTED FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES
Mark Angel made a
motion, seconded by Greg Rhoads, to accept the following resignations for
retirement purposes at the end of the 2009-10 academic year:
Debbie
Say Elementary
Linda
McMaster Chemistry
Jeanne
Schmader Reading
Specialist
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
2009-10 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S) APPROVED
Jamie Hesdon made a motion, seconded by Tim Reed, to issue the following 2009-10 supplemental contract(s), pending receipt of all required legal documentation:
Tracey
Johnston Junior High Volleyball coach $
390.40
Jason
Craig, Caleb Kifer After-School Detention
Supervisor(s) $17.84 /HR
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
2010-11 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S) APPROVED
Greg Rhoads made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to issue the following 2010-11 supplemental contract(s), pending receipt of all required legal documentation:
Marissa Cumo-Widmer Band
Front Advisor $1,122 David
Snowberger Assistant
Athletic Director $1,933
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
2009-10 SUBSTITUTE(S) APPROVED
Greg Rhoads made a motion, seconded by Teresa Haines, to approve the following day-to-day substitute(s) for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:
Onel Ramirez, Jr. Social
Studies
Elizabeth
M. Galford Library
Science K-12
Courtney
Miller Elementary
K-6/Special Ed N-12
Dennis
McHenry Custodial
Carl
White Custodial
Sandra
Daisley Clerical
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
2009-10 VOLUNTEER(S) APPROVED
Greg
Rhoads made a motion, seconded by Teresa Haines, to approve the following 2009-10 volunteer(s), pending
receipt of all required legal documentation:
Melissa
Kemmer GirlsÕ
track
Nancy
Wolbert Softball
Hope
Young Softball
James
Ivell Pit
Musician for the school play
TJ
Weidner Pit
Musician for the school play
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
SUPPLEMENTAL POSITION RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED
Greg
Rhoads made a motion, seconded by Teresa Haines, to accept the following supplemental position resignations:
John
Kimmel Head
Junior High Football Coach
Joe
Rupert Assistant
Junior High Football Coach
Doug
Knepp 1st
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Jason
Kundick 2nd
Assistant Varsity Football Coach R
J Dick 3rd
Assistant Varsity Football Coach Ryan
Smith Assistant
BoysÕ Basketball Coach
Stephanie
Alderton 1st Assistant Cheerleader Coach
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
JUDY WOLBERT APPROVED AS 2009-10 VAN DRIVER
FOR HAINES BUSING
Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Greg Rhoads, to approve Judy Wolbert as a 2009-10 van driver
for Haines Busing and approved as a substitute driver for other bus
contractors, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Abstain; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
MODIFICATION TO THE 2009-10 SCHOOL CALENDAR APPROVED
Jamie Hesdon made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to
approve a modification to the 2009-10
school calendar changing June 4, 2010 to a school day to make up for a snow day
on February 26, 2010. June 7, 2010
will be a teacher in-service day.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
ÒAMERICAN CULTURES
IIIÓ ELECTIVE COURSE APPROVED
Greg Rhoads made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to approve a social studies department proposal for a new elective course for the 2010-11 school year titled –American Cultures III. (No textbooks required)
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL
EDUCATION INFORMATION PROGRAMS DELETED
Greg
Rhoads made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to delete the following vocational educational programs from the Career
and Technical Education Information System (CATS):
Family
and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (19.0101)
Job-Seeking/Changing
Skills (32.0105)
Accounting
Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (52.0302)
Administrative
Assistant and Secretarial Science (52.0401)
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
PSERS PENSION
REFORM RESOLUTION APPROVED
Greg Rhoads made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, for approval of the resolution Òurging action on
the school employee pension reformÓ.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
2010-11 RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT #6 BUDGET APPROVED
Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Tim Reed, to approve the Riverview Intermediate Unit 2010-11 General Operating budget of $2,042,983 with Clarion-LimestoneÕs support by contribution $11,200.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
AUDITORIUM SOUND
SYSTEM BID APPROVED
Suzan Hahnfeldt made a motion, Molly Greenawalt, to award the bid for the auditorium sound system replacement to Hawk Pro Media in the amount of $15,718.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
GENERAL PURPOSE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REPORT & SINGLE AUDIT REPORT
APPROVED
Greg Rhoads made a motion, seconded by Tim Reed, to accept the General Purpose Financial Statements Report and the Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2009, as prepared by Richard M. Troese of Troese and Associates, including the Management Discussion and Analysis.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
CLEARCHOICE CURTAILMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
APPROVED
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH NATURAL GAS PRICING
Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Greg
Rhoads, to give approval for administration the authorization to establish
natural gas pricing at their discretion.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
SUNDAY
USE OF HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA APPROVED – C. ROBERTSON FAMILY BENEFIT
DINNER
Suzan Hahnfeldt made a motion, seconded by Teresa Haines, to approve the use of the high school cafeteria for a benefit dinner on Sunday, April 11, 2010 for the Cherith Robertson family.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
2010 PLAY TICKET
PRICES APPROVED
Tim Reed made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to establish all 2010 play ticket prices at $5.00 for both adults and students.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Suzan Hahnfeldt, Yes; Teresa Haines, Yes; Jamie Hesdon, Yes; Tim Reed, Yes, and Greg Rhoads, Yes. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 P.M. on a motion made by Greg Rhoads, seconded by Tim Reed, and affirmed by all.
______________________________
Donna M. Smith, Secretary
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS