MINUTES OF MEETING 

 

September 2, 1999

 

A meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Board Room of the District Administration Building on the above date.

 

Dr. Sanders, Board President called the meeting to order at 8:06 p.m.

 

Directors present at roll call: Michael Crouse, Erek Gass, Jerri Groncki, James Joy, Jay May, Diane Masimore, Joseph Newberger, Jeffrey Sanders, and Jan Sechrist.

 

Also present: Thomas R. Hensley, Superintendent of Schools, William R. Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, and Dale R. Keagy, Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Student representative Teresa Michenzi was also present.

 

The press was represented by Barbara Krebs, The York Dispatch and Terri Reuter, The York Daily Record.

 

Everyone was asked to pledge the flag.

 

MOTION was made by Dr. Joy and seconded by Mr. Sechrist that the Board of Education approve the following meeting minutes:

A. July 27, 1999 Special Board meeting

B. August 12, 1999 Board meeting

 

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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Mr. May shared a report on the Construction Fund and General Fund as of July 1999. (Copy in Minute Book)

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: Ms. Michenzi shared a report on student activities. (Copy in Minute Book)

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

The following individual addressed the Board; Dan Pierce, 98 Crosswind Drive, Shrewsbury Township reference Tennis - Segment #1.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

MOTION was made by Dr. Joy and seconded by Mr. Sechrist that the Board of Education approve the bill list in the amount of $578,587.80 (Check Nos. 56970-57163 as of 08/27/99) and the following payments from the Construction Fund: (Copy in Minute Book)

#438 AbateTech, Application #1 - $29,050.20

#439 Owen Insurance, Builders Risk-SMS/SES - $17,285.00

#440 Reynolds Construction Management, Inc., Invoice 1110-11 - $12,750.00

#441 The Chase Manhattan Bank, Interest August 1999 - $6,323.30

#442 EI Associates, Architect (SMS - $15,242.40, SES - $44,581.60) - $59,824.00

#443 William�s Scotsman, Containers - $915.00

#444 Grim�s Tile & Carpet, Carpet - $390.00

#445 Impax Inc., Copier/fax - $50.00

 

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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COMMITTEE REPORTS:

EDUCATION:

MOTION was made by Mr. Sechrist and seconded by Mrs. Groncki that the Board of Education to consider awarding a diploma to Lisa Passapae having completed all the necessary graduation requirements.

 

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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MOTION was made by Mr. Sechrist and seconded by Mr. Crouse that the Board of Education grant preliminary approval to the Susquehannock High School for the following overnight/out-of-state educational field trips being planned for the 1999-2000 school year:

1. SHS Courier Newspaper Staff trip to New York City: March 14-20, 2000

2. Class of 2000 trip to Walt Disney World Theme Parks: April 28 to May 1, 2000

3. Spanish Students trip to Mexico: May 17-24, 2000

4. Earth Science trip to Kennedy Space Center, St. John's River, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom: May 22-26, 2000

5. Latin Students trip to Italy: July 10-19, 2000

6. French and History Students trip to Paris: July 17-25, 2000

 

Mrs. Groncki noted for the record that one of the listed chaperones is no longer employed at the district.

 

Mr. Gass noted for the record that he feels that field trips should be approved in final form.

 

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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IASA Title VI Update: No report at this time.

 

FINANCE AND BUDGET:

Report on tax collections was shared with the Board of Education. (Copy in Minute Book)

 

MOTION was made by Mr. May and seconded by Mr. Gass that the Board of Education approve exonerations and refunds. (Copy in Minute Book)

 

 

Mrs. Groncki abstained because her son is listed for an exoneration.

 

MOTION APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.

MR. CROUSE, MR. GASS, DR. JOY, MRS. MASIMORE, MR. MAY, MR. NEWBERGER,

MR. SECHRIST AND DR. SANDERS VOTED AYE.

MRS. GRONCKI ABSTAINED.

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MOTION was made by Dr. Joy and seconded by Mr. Crouse that the Board of Education refer audit report to Finance and Budget Committee to act as "Audit Review Committee" in accordance with P.D.E. requirements.

 

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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PERSONNEL AND POLICY:

MOTION was made by Dr. Joy and seconded by Mr. Newberger that the Board of Education approve an additional 50% kindergarten position at Shrewsbury Elementary School in keeping with Board class size guidelines.

 

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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MOTION was made by Mr. Gass and seconded by Mrs. Groncki that the Board of Education approve the following transfers:

1. Marina Rontiris from Shrewsbury Elementary School, Grade 5 to Shrewsbury Elementary School, Kindergarten, effective with the 1999-2000 school year.

2.. Grace Myers from Receptionist/Clerk in the Administration Office to Bookkeeper/Taxes at the rate of $10.25/hour, effective August 23, 1999.

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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MOTION was made by Mr. Gass and seconded by Mr. Crouse that the Board of Education approve the following appointments:

1. Georgia Draucker, Southern Elementary School, Grade 1 Teacher, Step 8 (10) Masters Level, effective August 20, 1999.

2. Keidra Koenig, Shrewsbury Elementary School, Full-Time Substitute Kindergarten Teacher, Step 1 (1) Instructional I Level, effective August 20, 1999.

3. Donna J. Koval, Shrewsbury Elementary School, Grade 5 Teacher, Step 2 (3) Instructional II Level, effective August 20, 1999.

4. Vickie L. Straney, Shrewsbury Elementary School, Full-Time Substitute Grade 1 Teacher, Step 1 (1) Instructional I Level, effective August 20, 1999.

5. Sara Van Wert, Southern Middle School, Computer Teacher, Step 1 (1) Instructional I Level, effective August 20, 1999.

6. Tina Fidler, Instructional Assistant, Life Skills Support Classroom at Friendship Elementary School, effective September 3, 1999 at $7.95 per hour.

7. Nancy Davis, two (2.0) hour cook at Susquehannock High School at the starting rate of $7.10/hour, effective September 6, 1999.

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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MOTION was made by Mr. Sechrist and seconded by Dr. Joy that the Board of Education approve the following supplemental contracts for the 1999-2000 school year:

1. Michael Acierno, Southern Middle School, Detention Monitor, $16/hour.

2. Scott Bortner, Assistant Junior High Wrestling Coach, Step 4, $1,857.

3. Norma Conley, York County Teacher Induction Program, Mentor, $850.

4. Georgia Draucker, York County Teacher Induction Program, Beginning Teacher, $450.

5. Denise Ferree, Southern Middle School Photography Club Advisor, 1/2 of Step 9, $430.

6. Bill Jones, Math Counts Advisor at Southern Middle School, 1/2 of Step 9, $482.

7. Bill Jones, York County Teacher Induction Program, Mentor, $850.

8. Pat Long, All-School Play, Set Design, Step 1, $366.

9. Donna Sterner, Calling Substitutes for Southern Middle School, $817.

10. William Terney, Southern Middle School Grade 8 Class Advisor, 1/2 of Step 2, $335.

11. Sara Van Wert, York County Teacher Induction Program, Beginning Teacher, $450.

12. Carol Walker, York County Teacher Induction Program Mentor, $850.

13. Dennis Williams, Math Counts at Southern Middle School, 1/2 of Step 9, $482.

14. Earle Wolfe, Southern Middle School Student Council Advisor, Step 6, $1,454.

15. Bradley Zartman, Southern Middle School Newspaper Advisor, Step 9, $860.

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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MOTION was made by Dr. Joy and seconded by Mr. Sechrist that the Board of Education approve the following additions to the 1999-2000 substitute lists:

1. Teachers

a. Deborah Dominick

b. Susan Garner

c. Lori Gillespie

d. Maxine Guerin

e. Cheryl Land

f. Stanley N. Rosenfeld

g. Ronald Somerville

h. Sharon Seufert

i. William J. Trendler

2. Health Room Assistant; Diana L. Myers

3. Substitute Secretary/Clerk; Robin Herold

4. Instructional Assistants:

a. Janet Chenoweth

b. Robin Herold

5. Cook:

a. Linda Zuzik

b. Alvia Mayfield

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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MOTION was made by Mr. Gass and seconded by Mr. Crouse that the Board of Education approve the following Health Examiner for the 1999-2000 school year; David J. Chalker, Jr., D.O.

 

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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MOTION was made by Dr. Joy and seconded by Mrs. Groncki that the Board of Education approve the following salary changes effective with the 1999-2000 school year:

1. Edward Bailey from Masters +15 to Masters +30.

2. Melissa Bazner from Instructional II to Masters.

3. Melinda Lauer from Masters +15 to Masters +30.

4. Thomas Laure from Instructional II to Masters.

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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MOTION was made by Dr. Joy and seconded by Mrs. Masimore that the Board of Education approve the following instructors for the Fall Adult Education Program:

1. Louis LaRicci, Intro. to Microsoft Office (additional class due to number of registrants) - 16 hours - not to exceed $20/hour

2. Ruth DeSau, 55 Alive/Mature Driving (replacing John Manley as AARP instructor), 8 hours, No salary

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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MOTION was made by Mr. Sechrist and seconded by Dr. Joy that the Board of Education approve the following affidavits for Home Education for the 1999-2000 school year in accordance with Board Policy #137:

1. Frederick D�Allaird, Grade 10

2. Marissa D�Allaird, Grade 9

3. Daniel Ebersberger, Grade 2

4. Kevin Ellwood, Grade 4

5. Benjamin Fair, Grade 6

6. Jocelyn Kotchenreuter, Grade 3

7. John Kotchenreuter, Grade 5

8. Rachel Kotchenreuter, Grade 9

9. Rebecca Kotchenreuter, Grade 7

10. Anastasia Malone, Grade 5

11. Damian Malone, Grade K

12. Jordyn Malone, Grade 2

13. Heather Norris, Grade 2

14. Sarah Peck, Grade 8

15. Helena Protopapas, Grade 4

16. Sarah Regulski, Grade 2

17. Bonney Saunders, Grade 2

18. Britt Saunders, Grade 4

19. Vincent Smith, Grade 5

20. Jessica Zaiser, Grade 6

 

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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Dr. Hensley shared a draft of a job description for Coordinator of Social Services, District Programs & Communication.

 

He also requested Board approval to combine the positions of Attendance Officer and Coordinator of District Programs and Public Relations.

 

MOTION was made by Mr. Sechrist and seconded by Mrs. Groncki that the Board of Education combine the positions of Attendance Officer and Coordinator of District Programs and Public Relations as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

 

MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

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BUILDINGS & GROUNDS:

A. Request to use school facilities:

1. SYC Football, Cheerleading, and Flags, Shrewsbury Elementary School Cafeteria, Gymnasium and Kitchen on Friday, September 24, 1999 from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

2. Southern York County School District Nurses, Susquehannock High School cafeteria, Monday, December 13, 1999 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

3. SYC Youth League, Shrewsbury Elementary School Cafeteria, Gymnasium, and Kitchen on Friday, March 10, 2000 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

 

B. Copy of construction conference report #4 and #5 for Southern Elementary School and Southern Middle School Alterations and Additions were shared with the Board of Education.

 

Mr. Sechrist announced that Buildings and Grounds Committee meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. prior to the second Board meeting of each month. The next buildings and grounds meeting will be held September 16.

 

Mr. Keagy reported on a PDE requirement that specifications for certain types of projects be prepared by registered engineers or architects. This new requirement applies to the television studio scheduled for installation at Friendship Elementary School. Engineering services were not included in the original project budget, a component of the technology plan. The administration will attempt to complete this project within the framework of the technology budget. The effect on the technology plan will be reported when cost estimates are prepared by the engineer.

 

It was the consensus of the Board that the administration use the services of JDB Engineering to design the project. (JDB Engineering recently completed a similar project at Shrewsbury Elementary School.) Note: Fees will be charged at standard rates with a cost not to exceed $8,000.

 

D. Copy of EI Associates meeting report for Southern Middle School and Southern Elementary School Alterations and Additions projects.

 

TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY:

 

ATHLETICS: Mrs. Masimore reported on the joint meeting of the Athletic Committee and Buildings and Grounds Committee held this evening prior to the regular meeting. The members discussed field usage with the administration. It was the consensus of the committees members to meet with the administration and interested community groups at 7:00 p.m. on October 14, 1999. The Board Secretary will send letters of invitation.

 

SECRETARY'S REPORT:

Mr. Keagy reported that the following resignations have been accepted:

1. Michael Livingston, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach, effective August 20, 1999.

2. Eric Lam, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach, effective August 20, 1999.

3. Kara Bartl, Girl’s Junior High Basketball Head Coach, effective August 4, 1999.

4. James Gingerich, Head Swimming Coach, effective July 6, 1999.

5. Paul Zeroth, Assistant Boy’s Volleyball Coach, effective July 15, 1999.

6. Debra Kingston, Social Services Coordinator/Attendance Officer effective August 30, 1999.

7. Patricia Abel, Bookkeeper/Tax Collector, effective August 20, 1999.

8. Neil Ostrander, Part-time (20%) Band teacher, effective October 19, 1999 or sooner if a satisfactory replacement can be secured before that date.

9. Diane Fishel, Coordinator of District Programs and Public Relations effective October 7, 1999.

B. Report on outside children living with district residents.

1. Lisann Bendlin residing with host parent, Miriam J. Barnes at RR 4 Box 4044, Glen Rock, PA 17327

2. David Lee Fitzpatrick, III residing with his aunt, Zina Ambrose at 2546 Smith Mill Road, New Freedom, PA 17349

3. Evelyn Knupp residing with guardian, Catherine A. Marucha at 215 S. Shaffer Drive, New Freedom, PA 17349

4. Jessica Moffitt residing with her custodian, Kimberly A. Petr at 2 Water Street, Glen Rock, PA 17327

5. Rimona Rekela residing with guardian, Catherine A. Marucha at 215 S. Shaffer Drive, New Freedom, PA 17349

6. Heli Jennika Ropanen residing with Dolores Dawson, 7 Old Farm Lane, New Freedom, PA 17349

7. Heinrich Sorensen residing with guardian, Dennis W. Slagle at 42 W. Clearview Drive, Shrewsbury, PA 17361

C. Receipt of audit report from Auditor General for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and June 30, 1996.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: The following staff member has been approved to attend the following conferences; David Renaut, PA. Associations of Elementary and Secondary School Principals Conference, October 25, 1999, Reading, PA, at a cost not to exceed $137.20.


NOTES:

A. Copy of the June 29, 1999 LIU Board of Directors meeting minutes.

B. Copy of ...by Dawn’s Early Light, Highlights of the August 3, 1999 LIU Board meeting.

C. Updated report on Summary of Staff Participation in Computer Technology, Staff Development In-Service Credit Courses for 1998-19999 and 1999-2000 school year.

D. Copy of listing of New Professional Employees Hired, 1999-2000 School Year and discuss possible dates and time for Board Reception, Lobby, Susquehannock High School Auditorium.

 

Reception for new professional employees was scheduled for October 7 at 7:00 p.m. prior to the regular Board meeting.

 

E. Copy of Summary Report on Susquehannock High School Class of 1999 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and Advanced Placement Exam results.

F. Graphic report on results of National, State, and York County SAT results for a ten-year period, 1989 through 1999.

 

An executive session was called at 8:45 p.m.

 

The meeting reconvened at 10:15 p.m.

 

MOTION was made by Mr. Crouse and seconded by Dr. Joy to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Dale R. Keagy

Board Secretary