CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT              

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA   16258

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

 

President Randy Alderton called the regular meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 7:51 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.

 

Members Present:  Randy Alderton, Mike Cyphert, Gene Smith, Bill Holabaugh, Molly Greenawalt,  

                               Jamie Mahle, Mark Angel, Fred Port, and John Hamilton

Members Absent:  None

Administration Present:  John Johnson, Superintendent

    Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

                                        Michael Drzewiecki, High School Principal

                                        Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

                                        Wendy Young, Assistant High School Principal/Athletic  Director

                                        Rick Sherman, Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds                                                                           Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Council Representative(s) Present:  Dustin Young

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk, Jennifer Simpson

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

Others Present:  Bob Smith, Wendy Kennedy, Teresa Haines, Brian Caldwell, Val Miller, Joe Billotte, Gary Wolbert, Beth Lyle, Bill Fiscus, Suzan Hahnfeldt, Larry Jamison, Attorney Carl Beard, and Attorney Bryan Huwar.

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

 

Terry McCullough Presents Flag

Terry McCullough presented a flag that was flown over Camp Taji, Iraq on May 11, 2009.  He presented the flag to the board in appreciation for the support he and his family received while he was there.

 

Savings Bonds Presented

Mr. Drzewiecki explained that board members donate their mileage reimbursements to purchase $50 savings bonds to recognize the academic achievement of students who were in grades 7 through 11 last year.  He thanked the Board for their donation and recognized the students for their dedication, commitment and effort in attaining high academic standards. Outgoing board members Gene Smith, Mike Cyphert, John Hamilton, Bill Holabaugh and Jamie Mahle presented the bonds to the students.

 

Board Member Recognition

Superintendent John Johnson presented board members Gene Smith, Mike Cyphert, John Hamilton, Bill Holabaugh, and Jamie Mahle with a plaque and thanked them for their service.  He shared highlights of accomplishments in the district during their tenure.

 

Randy Alderton dismissed parents and students at 8:12 P.M.

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to accept the agenda as presented. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

MINUTES ADOPTED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to adopt the minutes of the October 14, 2009 committee meeting and the October 21, 2009 regular meeting.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

TREASURERÕS REPORT(S)

The revised June and October General Fund TreasurerÕs Report(s) were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by John Hamilton, seconded by Gene Smith, and affirmed by all.

 

ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT

The October Activities Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by John Hamilton, seconded by Fred Port, and affirmed by all.

 

SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT REPORT

The October School Lunch Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Jamie Mahle, seconded by Gene Smith, and affirmed by all.

 

BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve budget transfers. See attachment.

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

 

BILL SCHEDULE APPROVED

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve the November General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $665,531.33.

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

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.        RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT – No report

B.        CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER

            Superintendent John Johnson spoke about the career center proposal to change from a 3 year       program to a 2 year program which may result in an increase in the amount to pay per student.

C         LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE –No report

D.        C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE

            C-LAEA President, Mary Faulk extended a thank you from the association to the board   members for their years of service.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

A.        STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVEÕS REPORT

Dustin Young, Student Council President talked about upcoming events including a movie night on November 20th, donations will be given to the ŌInvisible ChildrenÕs Foundation.

B.        HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALÕS REPORT

            Mike Drzewiecki provided the board with a copy of PAW Print, the school newspaper.  The      high school held a Veterans Day program which was received well by students and visiting   veterans.  He also gave a calendar of   upcoming events in November and December.

 

C.        ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALÕS REPORT

Mary Wolf talked about Red Ribbon Week, the Harvest Party and the Veterans Day program. She also gave a calendar of events as well as a curriculum update.

D.        SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

            Rick Sherman reported he met with the architects about the track resurfacing project which will    be put out for bids. The high school art class will be working on a new district sign to be             placed along Route 322.  He also discussed the purchase of a truck with a snow plow.

E.         SUPERINTENDENTÕS REPORT

            Superintendent Johnson gave a brief overview of the H1N1 clinic.

F.         BUSINESS MANAGERÕS REPORT

            Brenda Reitz gave an overview of the final budget allocations from the state.

G.        OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS – No report

EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

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

 

DATE                                     TIME             LOCATION                          REASON      

November 11, 2009                6:00 PM          Clarion-Limestone HS            Personnel

November 11, 2009                8:00 PM          Clarion-Limestone HS            Personnel

November 18, 2009                7:00 PM          Clarion-Limestone HS            Personnel

           

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Jamie Hesdon, Clarion Township, requested the resignation of a current board member with regard to a violation of ethics.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

REVISION TO POLICY 810 – TRANSPORTATION APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the second and final reading of the revision to Policy 810 Transportation.

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

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

ACT 93 ADMINISTRATOR COMPENSATION PLAN APPROVAL TABLED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to table the approval of the Act 93 Administrator Compensation Plan.

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

 

2009-10 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S) APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to approve the following 2009-10 supplemental contract(s), pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

Music Co-mentors for                                    Tina Bennett                                       $298

                     Jennifer Latshaw                                 Emily Coulson                                    $298

                              Professional Development                  Holly Pence (High School)                 $692.50

                              Coordinators                                       Robin Cumpston (Elementary)          $692.50

         Asst. Softball Coach                           Terria Dotson                                     $1,627

         Asst. Junior High BoysÕ                     David Ferguson                                   $1,518

         Basketball Coach

 

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

 

SAT PREP COURSE INSTRUCTOR STIPENDS APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve SAT Prep Course Instructor stipends of $175 per course (2 courses each)  for Valery Neiswonger and Holly Pence.

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

 

AUGUST 19, 2009 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AMENDED

        Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the amendment to the August 19, 2009 regular board meeting minutes to include the following:

 

                          Nickie Moore/Secondary Phys.Ed./Health         Tracey Johnston                     $298

                                                                                                      Terry McCullough                  $298

                          Maura George/SecondaryLS                               Shelly McCall                         $596

                          Melissa Simpson/Bus-Comp-Info-Tech                         Linda Schirmer                        $596

 

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

 

SUPPLEMENTAL POSITION RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED

              Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to accept the following supplemental position resignations:                

                                      Lauren Wiefling           Assistant Volleyball coach and Junior High Volleyball coach.

                                      Todd Smith                 Head Varsity Football coach

 

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

 

RANDY CALLEN APPROVED AS 2009-10 BOYSÕ BASKETBALL VOLUNTEER COACH

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve Randy Callen as a 2009-10 volunteer junior high boysÕ basketball coach, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

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

 

 

 

KRIS HAMILTON APPROVED AS 2009-10 GAME MANAGER

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve Kris Hamilton as a 2009-10 game manager.

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

 

USE OF STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINERS/GUIDELINES APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the use of Student Athletic Trainers (SAT) and the classification guidelines.

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

 

MEGHAN FERRARO FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve a request for Family Medical Leave from Meghan          Ferraro beginning approximately January 5, 2010 through March 2, 2010.  The leave will run concurrent with her sick days as presented.

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

 

SUNDAY MATINEE PERFORMANCE OF BYE, BYE BIRDIE APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve a Sunday matinee performance    of the spring musical, Bye Bye Birdie on Sunday, March 28, 2010.

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

 

2009-10 GUEST TEACHER(S) APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve the following ŌGuest TeachersĶ for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

                            Janelle Bond                            Holly Daum

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

 

AMY YOUNG APPROVED AS 2009-10 NURSE SUBSTITUTE

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve Amy Young, LPN as a nurse substitute for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.          

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

 

 

 

2009-10 DAILY TRANSPORTATION RATE REVISION APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the following 2009-10 daily transportation rate revisions for Haines Busing:

                         Date                                                   Bus #                                       Daily Rate      

 10/02/09-Pinecreek                               7                                           $ 62.95

                 Elementary only

     

                10/08/09 – Change pickup                     7                                           $111.93

                order in the A.M.

 

                10/09/09 – High school only                  7                                           $  71.74

 

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

 

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CLARION COUNTYÕS PROMISE APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Clarion CountyÕs Promise, Inc. for tutoring/mentoring services.

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

PURCHASE OF A 2002 FORD F-250 SUPERDUTY PICKUP W/ SNOW PLOW APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the purchase of a 2002 Ford F-250 Super duty pickup with Myers snowplow (cost $9,999.00) subject to the confirmation of two additional quotes of a comparable vehicle. 

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

ADJOURNMENT

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

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

 

President Randy Alderton called the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors committee meeting to order at 7:31 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.

 

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

Members Absent:  None

 Administration Present:    John Johnson, Superintendent

                                           Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

                                         Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Council Members Present:  None

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk

News Representative Present:  Lindsay Sturgeon, THE TRI-COUNTY SUNDAY

Others Present: Jamie Hesdon, Greg Rhoads, Brian Caldwell, Wendy Kennedy, Teresa Haines, Beth Lyle, Suzan Hahnfeldt, Larry Jamison, Joe Billotte, Bob Smith, and Bonnie Hubauer

 

DISTRICT UPDATE PRESENTED BY MR. JOHNSON

Superintendent John Johnson provided an update on the financial status of the school district.  He thanked the school board for their fast action to address the needs of the district.  He thanked Karen Spence for her work in organizing the H1N1 clinic and spoke of accomplishments in the district such as the implementation of the instant parent notification system and hiring a part-time instrumental music instructor.

 

AGENDA REVIEWED

Randy Alderton reviewed the agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th.  Discussion was held regarding the student athletic trainer program and the procedure for language arts textbook replacement.

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM, on a motion made by Jamie Mahle, seconded by John Hamilton, and affirmed by all.

 

 

                                                            ________________________________

                                                                                    Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                                    Board of School Directors