CHESTNUT RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT Fishertown, Pennsylvania Board of School Directors REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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The Chestnut Ridge School Board met for the regular Board meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 7:34 p.m. in the Middle School Media Center. The following members were present: William S. Pataki, President James P. Dull, Vice President Donald R. Allison Mark E. Diehl M. Kay Dull Ryan M. Emerick Wayne E. Felix Erin E. McGill Angelique Walason Also, present were: Mark J. Kudlawiec, Superintendent Michelle D. Hall, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dennis K. Shaffer, Business Manager/Board Secretary Max A. Shoemaker, High School Principal Mark A. Clevenger, Assistant High School Principal George A. Knisely, Middle School Principal Amy D. Miller, Supervisor of Special Education/Central Elementary Principal Charles R. Corle, Jr., Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Karen Dively, Secretary to the Business Manager/Assistant Board Secretary Tyna Walker-Lay, Bedford Gazette reporter Cynthia Carson James Claycomb The Board was in executive session from approximately 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. for personnel matters and interviews. 1. SCHOOL BUILDING UPDATES Mark Kudlawiec, Superintendent mentioned that the buildings are being cleaned actively by the custodians in preparation for the 2016-2017 school year.
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were presented at this meeting. 3. CREA REPRESENTATIVE No comments were presented at this meeting. 4. CRESPA REPRESENTATIVE No comments were presented at this meeting. 5. COMMUNICATIONS Subject 5.01 August 2, 2016 Special Board Meeting Superintendent Mark Kudlawiec announced that a special Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. An executive session will be held at 6:00 p.m., followed by the special Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. 6. EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY Subject 6.01 Middle School Library Books Recommended Action: Approve the library books for purchase for the Middle School Library as listed. (Pages 75-86) A motion was made by Kay Dull, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve the library books for purchase for the Middle School Library as listed. (Pages 75-86) On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 6.02 Student Handbooks Recommended Action: Approve the following student handbooks and unified discipline code for the 2016-17 school year: 1. Middle School 2. High School 3. Central Elementary
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A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve the following student handbooks and unified discipline code for the 2016-17 school year: 1. Middle School 2. High School 3. Central Elementary On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. 7. BUDGET AND FINANCE Subject 7.01 Bills, Payrolls, and Treasurer's Reports Recommended Action: Approve the following bills, payrolls, and treasurer's reports: 1. 2. 3. 4.
General Fund bills and payroll for July 2016 - $1,347,671.21 (pages 39-49) Cafeteria bills and payroll for July 2016 - None General Fund Treasurer's Report for June 2016 (pages 50-68) Cafeteria Treasurer's Report for July 2016 (pages 69-70)
A motion was made by Wayne Felix, seconded by Kay Dull to approve the following bills, payrolls, and treasurer's reports: 1. 2. 3. 4.
General Fund bills and payroll for July 2016 - $1,347,671.21 (pages 39-49) Cafeteria bills and payroll for July 2016 - None General Fund Treasurer's Report for June 2016 (pages 50-68) Cafeteria Treasurer's Report for July 2016 (pages 69-70)
On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 7.02 Minutes for June 2016 Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for June 2016 (pages 1-38) A motion was made by Ryan Emerick, seconded by James Dull to approve the minutes for June 2016 (pages 1-38)
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On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 7.03 Supplemental Pay Lists Recommended Action: Approve the supplemental pay lists for the 2016-17 school year effective July 1, 2016. (pages 90-95) A motion was made by Kay Dull, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve the supplemental pay lists for the 2016-17 school year effective July 1, 2016. (pages 9095) On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 7.04 Independent Contractor Recommended Action: Approve the independent contractor agreement with Ben Henry for alternative education and STAR Program Coordinator services at a rate of $307.70 per day for 180 days, effective for the 2016-17 school year. A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve the independent contractor agreement with Ben Henry for alternative education and STAR Program Coordinator services at a rate of $307.70 per day for 180 days, effective for the 2016-17 school year. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 7.05 Bus Contracts Recommended Action: Approve the bus contracts and rates for the 2016-17 school year as listed. (Page 96-98) A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve the bus contracts and rates for the 2016-17 school year as listed. (Page 96-98) On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed.
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Dennis Shaffer, Business Manager noted that a revised bus list was presented with a bus year change to bus 6. Subject 7.06 Electricity Contract Recommended Action: Approve a contract extension with ConEd Solutions for 36 months beginning January 1, 2018, and expiring December of 2020 for the purchase of electricity for the district at a rate of $5.460 kwph. (Pages 99-100) A motion was made by Kay Dull, seconded by Donald Allison to approve a contract extension with ConEd Solutions for 36 months beginning January 1, 2018, and expiring December of 2020 for the purchase of electricity for the district at a rate of $5.460 kwph. (Pages 99-100) On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Dennis Shaffer, Business Manager noted that this contract extension will result in approximate savings of $17,000 per year and the contract will be extended until 2020. Mark Kudlawiec, Superintendent commented on the good work that Dennis Shaffer did on achieving these savings. 8. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Subject 8.01 None 9. ATHLETICS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES Subject 9.01 Volunteers Recommended Action: Approve the following volunteers, pending submission of required clearances and Act 126 training*. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Rebecca Weyandt - Girls Soccer Tori Smith - Girls Soccer Jeremy Barnes - Girls Soccer Tiffany Bowser - Cheerleading Kylie Whitmer - Cheerleading Rebecca Blair - Cheerleading Katherine Fetter - Cheerleading Tisia Maxwell* - Cheerleading
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9. Melissa Bowser – Cheerleading 10. Paulette Fleegle - Cheerleading 11. Daniel Albright* - Football 12. Mark Dillow* - Football 13. Troy Harbaugh - Football 14. Scott McGill - Football 15. David VanMeter - Football 16. Mark Wiley - Football 17. Keith Fleegle - Tennis 18. James Anderson - Boys Soccer 19. Doug Frankenberry - Boys Soccer 20. Conor Fungaroli - Boys Soccer 21. Andrew Ross - Boys Soccer 22. Erin Brouse - Tennis 23. Heather Edmundson* - Tennis A motion was made by Angelique Walason, seconded by James Dull to approve the following volunteers, pending submission of required clearances and Act 126 training*. 1. Rebecca Weyandt - Girls Soccer 2. Tori Smith - Girls Soccer 3. Jeremy Barnes - Girls Soccer 4. Tiffany Bowser - Cheerleading 5. Kylie Whitmer - Cheerleading 6. Rebecca Blair - Cheerleading 7. Katherine Fetter - Cheerleading 8. Tisia Maxwell* - Cheerleading 9. Melissa Bowser – Cheerleading 10. Paulette Fleegle - Cheerleading 11. Daniel Albright* - Football 12. Mark Dillow* - Football 13. Troy Harbaugh - Football 14. Scott McGill - Football 15. David VanMeter - Football 16. Mark Wiley - Football 17. Keith Fleegle - Tennis 18. James Anderson - Boys Soccer 19. Doug Frankenberry - Boys Soccer 20. Conor Fungaroli - Boys Soccer 21. Andrew Ross - Boys Soccer 22. Erin Brouse - Tennis 23. Heather Edmundson* - Tennis
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On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Abstaining was E. McGill. Motion passed. Subject 9.02 Cross Country Program Recommended Action: Approve the discontinuation of the cross country program for the 2016-17 school year. The agenda item, subject 9.02 Cross Country Program was tabled until the next meeting on August 2, 2016. Subject 9.03 Employment of Coaches Recommended Action: Approve the following coaches for the 2016-17 school year, pending receipt of required clearances and employment records*: 1. 2. 3. 4.
James Skiles - Head Varsity Girls Basketball - $3,480 ____________________ - Head Varsity Girls Volleyball - $________ Rebecca Blair - Head Junior High Cheerleading - $1,500 Daniel J. Crist - Varsity Assistant Boys Soccer - $1,305
A motion was made by Erin McGill, seconded by James Dull to approve the following coaches for the 2016-17 school year, pending receipt of required clearances and employment records*: 1. James Skiles - Head Varsity Girls Basketball - $3,480 3. Rebecca Blair - Head Junior High Cheerleading - $1,500 4. Daniel J. Crist - Varsity Assistant Boys Soccer - $1,305 Item 2. ____________________ - Head Varsity Girls Volleyball - $________ to be tabled until the August 2, 2016 Board meeting. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 9.04 Resignation of Advisor Recommended Action: Approve Kevin Oldham's resignation as the High School Scholastic Quiz Advisor effective July 1, 2016.
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A motion was made by Ryan Emerick, seconded by Wayne Felix to approve Kevin Oldham's resignation as the High School Scholastic Quiz Advisor effective July 1, 2016. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. 10. NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL Subject 10.01 Leave of Absence Recommended Action: Approve Keena Gathers's request for a leave of absence beginning on or about September 9, 2016, through December 22, 2016. She anticipates using her accumulated sick and personal leave with additional unpaid days. A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Erin McGill to approve Keena Gathers's request for a leave of absence beginning on or about September 9, 2016, through December 22, 2016. She anticipates using her accumulated sick and personal leave with additional unpaid days. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 10.02 Employment of Teacher Recommended Action: Approve the employment of Stephen Cotchen as a biology teacher with an initial assignment at the High School, at a starting salary of $38,121. A motion was made by Erin McGill, seconded by James Dull to approve the employment of Stephen Cotchen as a biology teacher with an initial assignment at the High School, at a starting salary of $38,121. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 10.03 Long-term Substitute Recommended Action: Approve Chelciee Koontz as a long-term substitute for Keena Gathers for the duration of her leave of absence.
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A motion was made by Kay Dull, seconded by Donald Allison to approve Chelciee Koontz as a long-term substitute for Keena Gathers for the duration of her leave of absence. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 10.04 Transfer of Aide Recommended Action: Approve the transfer of Christie Black to a part-time, 6.5hours, 12-months office/clerical aide position with an initial assignment in the district special education office at the High School, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., effective July 25, 2016. A motion was made by Wayne Felix, seconded by Donald Allison to approve the transfer of Christie Black to a part-time, 6.5-hours, 12-months office/clerical aide position with an initial assignment in the district special education office at the High School, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., effective July 25, 2016. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 10.05 Transfer of Aide Recommended Action: Approve the transfer of Miriam Feathers to a part-time 6.5 hours per day aide position, with an initial assignment of learning support classroom/building duties at the High School, 7:50 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. A motion was made by Angelique Walason, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve the transfer of Miriam Feathers to a part-time 6.5 hours per day aide position, with an initial assignment of learning support classroom/building duties at the High School, 7:50 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 10.06 Employment of Cafeteria Worker Recommended Action: Approve the employment of Sarah Grimes as a part-time, 22 hours per week, cafeteria worker with an initial assignment between 9:30 a.m. and
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2:00 p.m. at the Middle School, at a rate of $10.40 per hour, effective at the start of the 2016-17 school year. A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve the employment of Sarah Grimes as a part-time, 22 hours per week, cafeteria worker with an initial assignment between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Middle School, at a rate of $10.40 per hour, effective at the start of the 2016-17 school year. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 10.07 Employment of Aides Recommended Action: Approve the employment of the following as part-time aides at a rate of $10.40 per hour: 1. Rita Shaffer - 6.5 hours per day, 190 days per year, with an initial assignment in the High School office, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2. Kristen Dicken - 5 hours per day, 177 days per year, with an initial assignment in the Middle School. A motion was made by Kay Dull, seconded by Erin McGill to approve the employment of the following as part-time aides at a rate of $10.40 per hour: 1. Rita Shaffer - 6.5 hours per day, 190 days per year, with an initial assignment in the High School office, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2. Kristen Dicken - 5 hours per day, 177 days per year, with an initial assignment in the Middle School. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 10.08 Bus Drivers List Recommended Action: Approve the list of bus drivers and substitute drivers for the 2016-17 school year. (Page 101) A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve the list of bus drivers and substitute drivers for the 2016-17 school year. (Page 101) On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl,
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J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Abstaining was W. Felix. Motion passed. Subject 10.09 Abolishment of Position Recommended Action: Approve the abolishment of one kindergarten teaching position. A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Wayne Felix to approve the abolishment of one kindergarten teaching position. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 10.10 21st Century After School Program Coordinator Recommended Action: Approve Chelciee Koontz as the 21st Century After School Program Coordinator at a rate of $26.00 per hour. (21st Century funds) A motion was made by Ryan Emerick, seconded by Donald Allison to approve Chelciee Koontz as the 21st Century After School Program Coordinator at a rate of $26.00 per hour. (21st Century funds) On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 10.11 Salary Adjustment Recommended Action: Approve a salary adjustment for Deedra Mauck of $200.00 for the 2016-2017 school year A motion was made by Erin McGill, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve a salary adjustment for Deedra Mauck of $200.00 for the 2016-2017 school year. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 10.12 Twelve Month Assistant High School Principal Position Recommended Action: Promote Mark Clevenger to a 12-month Assistant High School Principal position at a salary of $81,700
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A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Erin McGill to promote Mark Clevenger to a 12-month Assistant High School Principal position at a salary of $81,700. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. 11. REGULATORY ACTIVITIES (POLICIES) Subject 11.01 Final Adoption of Policies Recommended Action: Approve the final adoption of the following revised policies: 1. No. 126 Class Size 2. No. 217 Graduation Requirements A motion was made by Ryan Emerick, seconded by Wayne Felix to approve the final adoption of the following revised policies: 1. No. 126 Class Size 2. No. 217 Graduation Requirements On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion passed. 12. ADDITIONAL ITEMS BY BOARD MEMBERS Subject 12.02 Additional Items There were no additional items presented/discussed by Board members. 13. ADJOURNMENT Subject 13.01 Adjournment Recommended Action: Motion to adjourn the meeting. A motion was made by Angelique Walason, seconded by Donald Allison to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. 14. INFORMATION ITEMS Subject 14.01 Approved Requests for Use of Facilities
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1, Band Boosters to use the High School cafeteria for a fundraiser delivery and pickup from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on August 10. 3. Chestnut Ridge High School Band Parents to use the High School cafeteria to provide a meal for the band members prior to departure for distant football games from 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. on September 16, October 7, and October 21
President _________________________________________ William S. Pataki
Secretary _________________________________________ Dennis K. Shaffer