CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA   16258

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

 

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

 

Members Present:  Randy Alderton, Mark Angel, Bill Holabaugh, Jamie Mahle, John Hamilton,  

                               Fred Port, Molly Greenawalt

Members Absent:   Mike Cyphert, Gene Smith

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 and Grounds

Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Senate Representative Present:  Ashley Schuckers, Jenae Troup

Faculty Present: Mary Faulk

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

Others Present: Joe Billotte, Heather Billotte, Wendy Kennedy, Martha Booth, Brian Caldwell, Teresa Haines, Bonnie Ehrhart, Debbie Martin, Larry Jamison, Bonnie Hubauer, and Dr. John Cornish

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to accept the September 16, 2009 agenda as presented.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

MINUTES ADOPTED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to adopt the minutes of the August 12, 2009 committee meeting and the August 19, 2009 regular meeting. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

BILL SCHEDULE APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the September General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $1,165,796.05.

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

  

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.                 RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT

            Mark Angel welcomed Dr. John Cornish, Executive Director of the Riverview Intermediate       Unit to our meeting.

B.                 CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER-No report

C.                 LEGISLATIVE REPORT

            Bill Holabaugh reported there is no state budget yet and there is still an effort to approve the      Keystone exams.

D.                 C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE-No report

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

A.                 STUDENT SENATE REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

            Ashley Schuckers and Jenae Troup reported the student senate is already planning different       activities including Spirit Week and the Adopt-a-Highway litter pickup day.  They will be   attending two conferences including the District II fall conference which will be held at Union         Area.

B.         SECONDARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mike Drzewiecki reported a smooth start to the school year.  The students were updated on a variety of issues including handbook changes and the anti-bullying program.  Welcome back activities are also being planned for Terry McCullough who has been serving the military in Iraq.  A calendar of events for September and October was also provided.

C.        ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

           Mary Wolf provided a calendar of elementary activities and gave the board the 10 day enrollment number for the elementary school.  The PTO will sell hoagies and pumpkin rolls as a fundraiser.

D.        BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPORT

            Rick Sherman gave an update on the pro-active procedures in place to combat against the H1N1 flu virus.

E.         BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT

            Brenda Reitz discussed the dental insurance renewal rate proposals the board would be voting   on.

F.        SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

  Superintendent Johnson thanked the administration, cafeteria workers, contractors and everyone who contributed to a successful start of the school year.

 G.       OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS – No Reports

           

EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

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

 

DATE                          TIME               LOCATION                            REASON       

September 9, 2009       7:00 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone H.S.            Personnel & Hiring

September 9, 2009       8:40 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone H.S.            Personnel & Hiring

September 16, 2009     7:00 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone H.S.            Personnel

September 16, 2009     8:38 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone H.S.            Personnel

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Dr. John Cornish, IU#6 Executive Director, presented Wendy Young with a Pennsylvania Inspired Leaders program (PIL) certificate.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

DELTA DENTAL RATES APPROVED

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the renewal rates with Delta Dental Insurance for the period of 11/01/09 to 10/31/11 at a prefund rate of $22.29 per single (was $22.98) and $61.01 per family (was $62.90), the administrative fee will be 13.5% for a 2 year agreement.

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

 

 

SUBMISSION OF E-STRATEGIC PLAN AUTHORIZED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabugh, to approve and authorize the submission of the e-Strategic Plan (with required modifications) to the Department of Education.

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

 

DESIGNATION OF UNRESERVED GENERAL FUND BALANCE

Jamie Mahle made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to designate a portion of the unreserved general fund balance as follows:

 

                                                Retirement                    $200,000

                                                Technology                   $100,000

                                                Capital                         $100,000

                                                Healthcare                    $  75,000

 

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

 

CAFETERIA WORKERS WAGE INCREASE APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve a .25 per hour wage increase for cafeteria workers (retroactive to their first pay) for the 2009-10 school year:

 

                        Full-time cook       $12.50                    Part-time cook      $10.50       

 

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

 

HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve the following 2009-10 high school textbook:

 

ISBN#                                                 TITLE                                     PUBLISHER

978-0-07-353497-8                            Elementary Statistics                          McGraw Hill, C 2009

 

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

 

PURCHASE OF HIGH SCHOOL SECURITY CAMERAS APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to purchase security cameras from Video Proof for the high school locker alcove area including 1 DVR, 5 cameras, 1 power supply and cable for a total purchase price of $3,737.50.

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

 

BILLIE CLARK GRANTED LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to grant leave without pay from November 10 through November 23, 2009 to cafeteria worker Billie Clark.

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

 

2009-10 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT ISSUED TO BECKY WHITLING                

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

 

            Becky Whitling                         Elementary Intramural Instructor                        $332.25

 

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

 

2009-10 ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the following 2009-10 student activity accounts:

 

                                                058      -           Green Imprint Club

                                                011      -           Class of 2011

 

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

 

AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECT’S SERVICE APPROVED - TRACK

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve the amendment to the

Contract for Architect’s Services to add Item (D) pertaining to track resurfacing with the basic fee of six percent (6%) of the construction costs.

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

 

PDE FORM 3074 (a) NON-REIMBURSABLE WORK APPROVED - TRACK

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve PDE Form 3074 (a) Non-reimbursable Work Subject to Advertising and Bidding Requirements.

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

 

USE OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS AS H1N1 FLU VACCINE CLINIC APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the use of the school buildings if needed as a clinic for distribution of the H1N1 flu vaccine.

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

           

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned to executive session at 8:38 PM, on a motion made by Bill Holabaugh, seconded by John Hamilton, and affirmed by all.

 

                    

 

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                                                                        Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                        BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

 

CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA   16258

SPECIAL VOTING MEETING

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

 

President Randy Alderton called the special voting meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 7:45 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

Others Present: Wendy Kennedy, Val Miller, Teresa Haines, Becky Reed, Jamie Hesdon, Brian Caldwell, Martha Booth, Kayla Booth, Bill Fiscus, Bonnie Ehrhart, Ron Ehrhart, Joe Billotte, Heather Billotte, and Bonnie Hubauer

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to accept the September 9, 2009 special voting meeting agenda as presented. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

REVISION TO POLICY 203 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND IMMUNIZATION AND APPROVAL OF POLICIES 300,403 & 503 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND IMMUNIZATION APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve the second and final reading of the revision to Policy 203 Communicable Diseases and Immunization and the second and final reading of Policies 300,403,503 Communicable Diseases and Immunization.

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.

 

POLICY 138 LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve the second and final reading of Policy 138 Limited English Proficiency Program.

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.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

2009-10 SUBSTITUTES APPROVED

 

Elementary/Secondary Substitutes

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the list of teacher substitutes for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

  

                        Carolyn (Abt) Geist – Biology/Gen. Science                  Kera Krucelyak – Elem. / Sp.Ed.

                        Zandra Acree – Elementary                                          Kristin Lauer - Elementary

                        William Black – Phys. Ed.                                             Leah Leadbetter – Elementary

                        Charles Brown – Social Studies                                    Teresa Lewis - Elementary

                        John Castrelos – Social Studies                         Lauren Parisi - Elementary

                        Natasha Cochran - Elementary                         Marlee Phillips - English           

                        Joan Conway – Home Economics                                 Leann Reitz – Elem/Social Studies

                        Karen Corbett – Library Science                                  Krista Schooley – Social Studies

                        Jessica Craig – Elementary                                           Kelly Salvo – Elementary/Sp. Ed.

                        Margaret Gatesman – Elementary                                 Nicole Selker - Elementary

                        Megan Girt – Social Studies/Spanish                             Amber Semega – Sp. Ed./Early Chld.

                        Elise Hamaker – Elementary                                         Brett Sheaffer – Social Studies

                        Linda Harding – Health/Phys. Ed                                  Brittany Simpson - Elementary

                        Bonnie Hubauer - Elementary                           Karen Skinner - Elementary

                        Tina Johnson - Music                                                    David Slagle – Social Studies                         Maggie Karns – Health/Phys. Ed.                                Ryan Smith – Elem. /Sec. Bus. Ed.

  Jake Kepler- Biology                                                         Lauren Wiefling - Elementary               

Julie Kerle – Elementary/Sp.Ed.                                    Rosemary Wolbert – English

 Caleb Kifer – Social Studies                                                Judy Feldman - English

 Mason Billotte – Social Studies                               Terry Troup - Elementary

 

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

 

Nurse Substitutes

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to approve the list of nurse substitutes for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal           documentation:

 

        Greta Edmonds – RN                                       Elizabeth Marguglio – RN                                           

Kalee (Quinter) Ferguson – RN                              Amy Nugent - LPN

        Brandy Girt - LPN                                           Barbara Stahlman – LPN                     

        Deborah Kendra – LPN

 

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.

 

        Maintenance Substitutes                              

        Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve the list of     maintenance substitutes for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all required legal    documentation:                                                

       

Tammy Blake                                                   Linda Preston

            Karla Callen-Deal                                             Kathy Steele

John Dilley                                                        James Champion

Dean McKinley                                                Ruth Reinsel

Scott McClain

 

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

 

Aides/Clerks/Cafeteria

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve the list of aides, clerks and cafeteria substitutes for the 2009-10 school year, pending receipt of all    required legal documentation:

 

            Roger Alderton – Aide only                              Beverly Meyer

            Karla Callen-Deal                                             Brenda Miller

            Betty Crain – Clerical only                                Linda Nabatchi

            Diana Daniels                                                   Lisa Reed

            Treana Gross                                                    Mary Rominski

            Lindsey Hamilton                                              Brenda Selker

            Joey McHenry                                                  Robyn Turek

            Donna Rickard                                     Joni Vecellio

            Stefanie White                                                  Ruth Reinsel

 

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

 

GERALD GULNAC APPROVED AS BUS DRIVER FOR HAINES BUSING

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to approve Gerald Blayne Gulnac as a 2009-10 bus 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; 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.

 

BUILDING PRINCIPALS AUTHORIZED TO MAINTAIN CHAPERONE LIST

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to grant authorization to building principals to maintain an annual list of approved chaperones.

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.

 

ROBIN ZACHERL ELEMENTARY INTRAMURAL INSTRUCTOR RESIGNATION ACCEPTED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to accept the resignation of Robin Zacherl as an elementary intramural instructor for the 2009-10 school year.

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

 

TENA BROWN LEAVE WITHOUT PAY APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to grant leave without pay from

October 19 through October 23, 2009 to cafeteria worker Tena Brown.

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.

 

AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONTRACT (PFM) APPROVED

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, to approve the amendment to the Clarion-Limestone Area School Districts certificate of deposit investment advisory contract with Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM).

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.

 

MERGER/FEASIBILITY STUDY

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Jamie Mahle, for the board not to pursue from this point forward a merger with Clarion Area once a feasibility study is complete or will have been completed.

Roll call vote: Fred Port, No; Jamie Mahle, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Mark Angel, No; Molly Greenawalt, No; Bill Holabaugh, No; John Hamilton, No; Randy Alderton, No, and Mike Cyphert, No.  The motion did not carry.

 

SCHOOL BOARD NOT TO PURSUE CONSOLIDATION WITH CLARION AREA

Jamie Mahle made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, for the board not to pursue a consolidation with the Clarion Area School District at this time.

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

 

SPECIAL VOTING MEETING ADJOURNMENT

The special voting meeting was adjourned to a committee meeting at 8:15 P.M. on a motion made by Jamie Mahle, seconded by Mike Cyphert, and affirmed by all.

 

COMMITTEE MEETING FOLLOWED SPECIAL VOTING MEETING

The board proceeded into the committee meeting at 8:15 P.M.  The draft agenda for the September 16, 2009 regular board meeting was reviewed.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Bonnie Hubauer, Clarion Township, spoke for Mom’s In Touch International and thanked the board as band parent president for their efforts in finding a part-time music instructor.

 

Jamie Hesdon, Clarion Township, spoke as chairman of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee and gave the board an update on technology and the pressing need for updated technology in the district.

 

COMMITTEE MEETING ADJOURNMENT

The committee meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. on a motion made by Mike Cyphert, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, and affirmed by all.

 

 

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                                                                       Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                       BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS