CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT              

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA   16258

OCTOBER 21, 2009

 

 

President Randy Alderton called the regular meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District    Board of School Directors to order at 8:00 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.

 

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

 Members Absent:   Molly Greenawalt

 Administration Present:   John Johnson, Superintendent (Absent due to illness)

    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 and Grounds

                                        Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Council Representatives Present:  Rachael Callen

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk, Jennifer Simpson, Linda Schirmer, David Schirmer, and Mel Aaron

News Representative(s) Present:  Tom DiStefano, The Clarion News; Lindsay Sturgeon, The Tri-County Sunday

Others Present:  Gus Simpson, Heather Billotte, Joe Billotte, Wendy Kennedy, Bonnie Hubauer, Jamie Hesdon, Bob Smith, Brian Caldwell, Teresa Haines, Bonnie Ehrhart, Ron Ehrhart, Wanda Barlett, Gary Wolbert, Larry Jamison, Gary Sproul, and Sue Sproul

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Jamie Mahle made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to accept the October 21, 2009 agenda as presented. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

MINUTES ADOPTED

Jamie Mahle made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to adopt the minutes of the September 9, 2009 special voting meeting and the September 16, 2009 regular meeting.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

TREASURERÕS REPORT(S) – JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER

The June through September General Fund TreasurerÕs Report(s) were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by John Hamilton, seconded by Fred Port, and affirmed by all.

 

ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT(S) – JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER

The June through September Activities Account Report(s) were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Bill Holabaugh, seconded by John Hamilton, and affirmed by all.

 

SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT REPORT(S) – JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER

The June through September School Lunch Account Report(s) were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Gene Smith, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, and affirmed by all.

 

 

BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve budget transfers.  See Attachment.

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

 

BILL SCHEDULE APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the October General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $923,116.89.

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

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.        RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT – No report

B.        CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER- No report

C.        LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE – No report

D.        C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE – No report

           

COMMUNICATIONS

A.        STUDENT SENATE REPRESENTATIVEÕS REPORT

            Vice-President Rachael Callen reported the group will sponsor a ÒGraveyard DanceÓ on    Saturday night and will hold their annual Pie Shoppe fundraiser in November.  She also     reported student council members attended the fall conference at Union High School in New         Castle.

B.        HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALÕS REPORT

            Mike Drzewiecki congratulated Sarah Meals for applying for and receiving a $5,000 grant from    Allegheny Power to help with renovations to the greenhouse and to Gary Horn for his work in     obtaining a $3,000 grant from Venango Training and Development Center to help fund tutoring    at the high school.  District Attorney, Mark Aaron will do a presentation on ÒsextingÓ on             November 6th for both junior and senior high students.  A VeteranÕs Day ceremony is being          planned for November 11th.

C.        ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALÕS REPORT

             Mary Wolf provided a calendar of elementary activities for October and November.  She also       reported the 5th grade Lutherlyn trip was a success and Open House on September 22nd Òwas       wonderful.Ó 

D.        SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPORT

             Rick Sherman and his staff are taking extra measures to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus.      The security cameras are being installed in the high school.

E.         BUSINESS MANAGERÕS REPORT

          Brenda Reitz reported the state auditors are finishing the audit and the exit interview will be                     held on Monday, October 26 at 10:30 A.M.

  F.        SUPERINTENDENTÕS REPORT – No report

 

Board President Randy Alderton extended a thank you on behalf of the board to Haines Busing for providing a school bus to be used by Trooper Jamie LeVier for presentations during ÒSchool Bus Safety Week.Ó

 

                 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT

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

 

DATE                         TIME             LOCATION                           REASON       

October 14, 2009        7:00 P.M.        Clarion-Limestone H.S.          Personnel & Hiring

October 19, 2009        7:00 P.M.        Clarion-Limestone H.S.          Interviews & Hiring

October 21, 2009        7:00 P.M.        Clarion-Limestone H.S.          Personnel

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Head girlÕs basketball coach, Gus Simpson presented a new uniform and asked the boardÕs permission to purchase 40 uniforms (20 home and 20 away) at a cost of $116 for a total cost of $2,320.00

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

 

Joe Billotte, Clarion Township, spoke on behalf of the CitizenÕs Advisory Committee asking permission for the committee to proceed with their request from the prior week. 

 

2009-10 DAILY TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the following 2009-10 daily transportation contracts: 

 

            Contractor                                         Run                            Daily Rate

                        Alderton Busing                                  2 – Regular                  $183.30

                        Alderton Busing                                  2 – IC                          $  50.00

                        Alderton Busing                                  28 – Regular                $247.80

                        Alderton Busing                                  28 – IC                        $  50.00

                        Alderton Busing                                  Van 1                           $    1.34/mi.

                        Alderton Busing                                  Van 2                           $    1.34/mi.

                        Barbara George Busing                       5 – Regular                  $246.49

                        Barbara George Busing                       11 – Regular                $222.38

                        Barbara George Busing                       11 – Activity              $  50.53

                        Barbara George Busing                       12 – Regular                $310.20

                        Barbara George Busing                       13 – Regular                $303.68

                        Barbara George Busing                       16 – Regular                $171.67

                        Barbara George Busing                       16 – Vo-Tech              $  57.85

                        Haines Busing                                     1 – Regular                  $276.94

                        Haines Busing                                     3 – Regular                  $292.86

                        Haines Busing                                     6 – Regular                  $219.32

                        Haines Busing                                     6 – Vo-Tech                $  66.47

                        Haines Busing                                     6 – Activity                $  61.71

                        Haines Busing                                     Milestones                  $   1.28/mi.

                        Haines Busing                                     Bus 7 – W/C               $114.51

                        Haines Busing                                     Van 8 – W/C               $   1.39/mi.

                        Haines Busing                                     Van 9 – Preschool       $   1.34/mi.

                       

 

 

                        Contractor                                         Run                            Daily Rate

                        Rossey Busing                                                17 – Regular                $274.60

                        Rossey Busing                                                Van 4                           $   1.28/mi.

                        Jill Alderton                                        Home to C-L HS         IRS Rate

 

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

 

LUTHERLYN STIPENDS APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve a $67.50 stipend for each of the following 5th grade Lutherlyn field trip chaperones:

 

 Christina Hall                          Brad Frazier   

                     Mickey Truman                       Karen Williams, L.P.N.         

 

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

 

SCHOOL REACH INSTANT PARENT CONTACT SERVICE APPROVED

Jamie Mahle made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the purchase the School Reach Instant Parent Contact Service for a period of November 1, 2009 through January 1, 2011 at a cost of $3,245.

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

 

ELEMENTARY FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPAIR APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the purchase of a fire alarm system for the elementary school from SimplexGrinnell at a cost of $6,474.64 as presented.  The purchase will be made from the capital reserve fund.

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

 

CATAPULT LEARNING, LLC CONTRACT APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve the agreement with Catapult    Learning, LLC to provide 2009-10 Title 1 services to non-public school students at an approximate cost of $10,690.92 (was $5,177).

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

 

CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA WEB-BASE SYSTEM APPROVED (CLAWS)

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the Clarion-Limestone Area Web-Based System (CLAWS) program.

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

 

 

 

 

2009-10 SUBSTITUTE(S) APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the following 2009-10 substitutes, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

Theodore Bishop, Jr. – Custodial                               Kathie Johnston – Elementary K-6/Spec. Ed.

Jaime Weeter – Elem. K-6/Early Chldhd.                   Brittany McMaster – Elementary K-6 

Melissa Zandier – Elem. K-6/Spec. Ed.                      Timothy Sarvey - Music

Sarah Fordyce – Early Childhood                               Brittany Rocco – Elementary K-6

Maria Aiello – Elementary K-6                                  Timothy Kronenberger – Social Studies

Carrie Allio – Elem. K-6/Early Chldhd.                      Robert Geer, Sr. – Physics

 

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

 

2009-10 GUEST TEACHER(S) APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the following 2009-10 ÒGuest TeacherÓ substitutes, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

                        Julie Graf                                                        Thomas Prusaczyk

 

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

 

2009-10 BUS DRIVER(S) APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the following 2009-10 bus driver(s) for Haines Busing and approved as substitute driver(s) for other bus contractors, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

                        Debbie Martin                                                            Diana Dennison

           

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

 

2009-10 VOLUNTEER(S) APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the following 2009-10 volunteers, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

                        Amy Nugent - Cheerleader advisor                Ray Bakewell – Football

 

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

 

LEAVE WITHOUT PAY GRANTED TO LINDA MCMASTER

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to grant leave without pay on February 26, 2010 to Linda        McMaster.

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

 

JASON CRAIG RESIGNATION ACCEPTED– ASSISTANT SOFTBALL COACH

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to accept the resignation of Jason Craig as Assistant Softball Coach.

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

 

GAME MANAGERS AND STIPENDS APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the following as game managers for the 2009-10 school year:

 

                        Dave Snowberger                                            Dave Schirmer

                        Jeff Standfest                                                  Jason Craig

                        Kim Wolbert                          

 

Game manager stipends were also approved as follows:

           

                        Junior high events - $25                                  Varsity events - $35

 

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

 

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the instrumental music teacher job description as presented.

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

 

JENNIFER LATSHAW HIRED AS PART-TIME INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to hire Jennifer Latshaw as a part-time instrumental music teacher at a pro-rated Bachelors Step 1 salary for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

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

 

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to approve a National Honor Society trip to Washington, DC - March 26 through March 28, 2010.

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

 

RENTAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - SMATHERS REAL ESTATE TERMINATED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to terminate the Rental Management Agreement with Smathers Real Estate for the rental property.

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

 

 

 

ADDENDUM TO TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT APPROVED  

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve the addendum to the Transportation Agreement establishing a diesel fuel purchasing account with Campbell & Burns, Inc.

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

 

FIRST READING OF THE REVISION TO TRANSPORTATION POLICY 810

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve the first reading of the revision to Policy 810 Transportation as presented.

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

 

AGENDA AMENDED TO APPROVE CITIZENÕS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REQUEST

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to permit the CitizenÕs Advisory Committee to work with the superintendent to:

 

            1.         Establish a 501c3 foundation

            2.         Establish a link on the district website including an e-mail address and survey monkey

            3.         Prepare a press release

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM on a motion made by Bill Holabaugh, seconded by Mike Cyphert, and approved by all.

 

 

 

 

_______________________________

                                                                       Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                       BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

 

            CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

                   4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA   16258

                                                   OCTOBER 14, 2009

 

The committee meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors was called to order by President Randy Alderton at 7:55 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.

 

Members Present:   Gene Smith, John Hamilton, Randy Alderton, Molly Greenawalt, Mark Angel, Jamie Mahle, Mike Cyphert, Fred Port (entered meeting at 8:05 P.M.)

Members Absent:   Bill Holabaugh

Administration Present:  John Johnson, Superintendent

                                        Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

                                        Rick Sherman, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds

    Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk, Karen Spence

News Representative(s) Present: None

Others Present: Joe Billotte, Heather Billotte, Val Miller, Wendy Kennedy, Teresa Haines, Bonnie Ehrhart, Ron Ehrhart, Jamie Hesdon, Bonnie Hubauer, Darlene Rosenquest, and Larry Jamison

 

AGENDA REVIEWED

The board reviewed the draft agenda for the October 21, 2009 regular board meeting.

 

All agenda items were noted including the repair to the fire alarm system at the elementary school.  Randy Alderton reported interviews for the part-time instrumental music teacher position will be held the coming week.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Bonnie Hubauer, Clarion Township, asked for more information regarding the responsibilities of the part-time instrumental music teacher.

Jamie Hesdon, Clarion Township, CitizenÕs Advisory Committee

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM on a motion made by Molly Greenawalt, seconded by Jamie Mahle, and affirmed by all.

           

                                                                        ______________________

                                                Donna M. Smith, Secretary