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CHESTNUT RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT Fishertown, Pennsylvania Board of School Directors

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8540 The Chestnut Ridge School Board met for the regular Board meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at 7:28 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 Amy D. Miller, Supervisor of Special Education/Central Elementary Principal Charles R. Corle, Jr., Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Bradley D. Allison, Attorney/Solicitor Karen Dively, Secretary to the Business Manager/Assistant Board Secretary Elizabeth Coyle, Bedford Gazette reporter Ben Kapenstein, Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM) analyst Benjamin Ried, Rhoads and Sinon attorney Chelsea Dawson James Claycomb The Board was in executive session from approximately 6:00 p.m. until 7:20 p.m. for personnel matters. 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.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8541 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 July Board Meeting Date

The regular July board meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on July 19, 2016, in the Middle School Media Center. There will be no board committee meeting in July.

6. EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Subject 6.01 Services Contract Recommended Action: Approve a Services Contract with L Phipps LLC to provide transitional support placement services for special needs students for a five year term beginning with the 2016-17 school year, subject to the Solicitor's approval of revisions to language of contract and its language.

A motion was made by Mark Diehl, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve a Services Contract with L Phipps LLC to provide transitional support placement services for special needs students for a five year term beginning with the 2016-17 school year, subject to the Solicitor's approval of revisions to language of contract and its language. 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 Presentation on bond resolution by Ben Kapenstein, analyst from Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM) and Benjamin Ried, attorney from Rhoads & Sinon.

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Handout “Parameters Bond Sale Document”, which was prepared by Scott Shearer, PFM Managing Director and Ben Kapenstein, PFM analyst attached to the minutes. The presentation/discussion concerned the possible refinancing of the 2011 bonds and the refunding resolution. Mr. Kapenstein recommended a target of $125,000, but stated $150,000 currently is possible, but doesn’t allow a lot of flexibility. Board members discussed different targets between the $125,000 and $140,000 range. The consensus of the Board was a minimum savings target of $125,000, which

will be inserted into the resolution.

Subject 7.02 Bond Refunding Resolution Recommended Action: Approve the resolution authorizing the proposed General Obligation Bond Series of 2016 for refunding of the outstanding General Obligation Bond Series of 2011 and paying related costs and expenses.

A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Mark Diehl to approve the resolution authorizing the proposed General Obligation Bond Series of 2016 for refunding of the outstanding General Obligation Bond Series of 2011 and paying related costs and expenses. 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 Bills, Payrolls, and Treasurer's Reports

Recommended Action: Approve the following bills, payrolls, and treasurer's reports: 1. General Fund bills and payroll for June 2016 - $1,116,432.16 (pages 29-40) 2. Cafeteria bills and payroll for June 2016 - $93,538.32 (page 56) 3. General Fund Treasurer's Report for May 2016 (pages 41-55) 4. Cafeteria Treasurer's Report for June 2016 (pages 57-59)

A motion was made by Angelique Walason, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve the following bills, payrolls, and treasurer's reports: 1. General Fund bills and payroll for June 2016 - $1,116,432.16 (pages 29-40) 2. Cafeteria bills and payroll for June 2016 - $93,538.32 (page 56) 3. General Fund Treasurer's Report for May 2016 (pages 41-55) 4. Cafeteria Treasurer's Report for June 2016 (pages 57-59)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8543 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 Salary Adjustment

Recommended Action: Approve the following salary adjustments:

1. Andrew Weyant's placement on the Master's plus 15 salary step, effective

May 23, 2016, for acquisition of 15 credits beyond a Master's Equivalency. 2. Sarah Brambley's placement on the Master's plus 15 salary step, effective

June 21, 2016, for acquisition of 15 credits beyond a Master's Equivalency.

A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Erin McGill to approve the following salary adjustments: 1. Andrew Weyant's placement on the Master's plus 15 salary step, effective

May 23, 2016, for acquisition of 15 credits beyond a Master's Equivalency. 2. Sarah Brambley's placement on the Master's plus 15 salary step, effective

June 21, 2016, for acquisition of 15 credits beyond a Master's Equivalency. 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 these salaries are pro rata for the current school year. Subject 7.05 Final Adoption of Budget Recommended Action: Approve the final adoption of the 2016-17 budget:

RESOLVED, that the budget for the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, which was tentatively adopted at a meeting of the Board of School Directors of the said district held May 24, 2016, in the amount of $20,904,228 expenditures and other financial uses and the revenues and receipts in the amount of $19,882,488 be hereby finally adopted as the annual budget of the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, for the fiscal year beginning the first Monday of July 2016.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, hereby authorizes the appropriations and expenditures of the funds as itemized in said budget during the fiscal year beginning the first Monday of July 2016. The necessary revenue

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8544 for the same shall be provided by a school tax on real estate which is levied and assessed at the rate of 8.1691 mills on the dollar on the total amount of assessed valuation of all property taxable for school purposes in the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, or at the rate of 81.69¢ on each $100 of the assessed valuation of the taxable property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy a five dollar ($5.00) per capita tax on each resident or inhabitant, over eighteen (18) years of age, according to Section 679 of the School Code; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy a five dollar ($5.00) per capita tax, poll or other similar head taxes on each resident or inhabitant over eighteen (18) years of age, according to Act 511 of the School Code (Section 8, Act of December 31, 1965, P.L. 1257); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy on wages, salaries, commissions, and other earned income of individuals, one per cent (1%) according to Act 511 of the School Code (Section 8, Act of December 31, 1965, P.L. 1257); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy a one per cent (1%) real estate transfer tax according to Act 511 of the School Code.

SECTION 508. Majority Vote Required; Record, SECTION 687. Annual Budget – The affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the board of school directors in every school district, duly recorded, showing how each member voted, shall be required in order to take action of adopting the annual budget. A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Mark Diehl to approve the final adoption of the 2016-17 budget: RESOLVED, that the budget for the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, which was tentatively adopted at a meeting of the Board of School Directors of the said district held May 24, 2016, in the amount of $20,904,228 expenditures and other financial uses and the revenues and receipts in the amount of $19,882,488 be hereby finally adopted as the annual budget of the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, for the fiscal year beginning the first Monday of July 2016. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, hereby authorizes the


appropriations and expenditures of the funds as itemized in said budget during the fiscal year beginning the first Monday of July 2016. The necessary revenue for the same shall be provided by a school tax on real estate which is levied and assessed at the rate of 8.1691 mills on the dollar on the total amount of assessed valuation of all property taxable for school purposes in the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, or at the rate of 81.69¢ on each $100 of the assessed valuation of the taxable property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy a five dollar ($5.00) per capita tax on each resident or inhabitant, over eighteen (18) years of age, according to Section 679 of the School Code; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy a five dollar ($5.00) per capita tax, poll or other similar head taxes on each resident or inhabitant over eighteen (18) years of age, according to Act 511 of the School Code (Section 8, Act of December 31, 1965, P.L. 1257); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy on wages, salaries, commissions, and other earned income of individuals, one per cent (1%) according to Act 511 of the School Code (Section 8, Act of December 31, 1965, P.L. 1257); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy a one per cent (1%) real estate transfer tax according to Act 511 of the School Code. SECTION 508. Majority Vote Required; Record, SECTION 687. Annual Budget – The affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the board of school directors in every school district, duly recorded, showing how each member voted, shall be required in order to take action of adopting the annual budget. Board members discussed State government being held accountable and the issue of a local tax increase. Donald Allison questioned the proposed tax increase of 3% and the maximum allowed tax increase of 3.40%. He stated that an increase of 3%, the max of 3.40% or 0% will not fix financially what the District needs. The State needs to fix what is going on. Their proposal is to increase taxes on cigarettes and legalize on-line gambling – more taxes. The State forced school districts into this situation and they need to get their act together. The increase is approximately $50 per household per year, but that adds up. Someone said the Board members are puppets and someone on this Board said we have lost local Boards and we don’t have a lot of say. They are right. He stated he can’t vote for this increase with a clear conscience.


Angelique Walason agrees with Mr. Allison. She stated that we are an agricultural community. With the dairy farms, milk prices are at their lowest in years. Some businesses that are dealing with them have been shutting their doors. The farmers and some others in the community can’t afford a 3% increase in taxes. If we put money towards educating children; for some, we will be taking away food Wayne Felix agrees and mentioned that hog and corn prices are also down. Our government needs to get things straightened out. Sometimes drastic measures need to be taken. The State needs to know that we are not their puppets. Ryan Emerick agreed. The system with the State is flawed. They expect us to pass our budget before they do. Last year, they didn’t pass their budget until eleven months later. We also keep raising taxes every year. Kay Dull is concerned that we expect our business manager to pay the bills and is worried without any tax increase, he won’t be able to. Also, if we don’t have an increase, we will keep sinking deeper and deeper. Mark Diehl asked Dennis Shaffer, the Business Manager what would it look like financially if the vote was for a 0% increase. Also, mentioned that we are not in an area with 10 to 12 manufacturing plants or trucking companies to help us locally. Just found out tonight, that someone he knows just got a job after being laid off last year. He stated that we need to keep in mind the best interests of the children and families. Dennis Shaffer noted that with the proposed one million dollar shortage in revenue, the district will have to go to their fund balance. This year and next year doesn’t look good. Retirement is the “big killer” to the budget. He stated that it’s not fair that the Board has to make a decision about local taxes without knowing what the State is going to do. From the standpoint as the business manager, he would like to see the max. But with his family, having one of the largest dairy farms in the district, it is tough. James Dull stated that the State needs to be held accountable. The Board is responsible for funding the education for our children, whether the State does or not. He can’t vote in good faith for a 0% increase. William Pataki, President, hears both sides. The increase in taxes bothers him and doesn’t like putting more of a burden on people, but it won’t help our children, if we don’t educate. What future will they have without an education? Metzgar, Wozniak and Wolfe are not doing their jobs and the Board members aren’t their puppets. A reduction in staff will be coming with how the State is

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8547 going. The pension is an issue. The State doesn’t want to do anything about it because it takes money out of their pockets. The public needs educated on what is going on. Everyone needs to find a voice and if necessary vote everyone out. Also, he said the Board members need to vote their conscience. The proposed 3% increase is $149,838. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: J. Dull and K. Dull. Voting against the motion were D. Allison, M. Diehl, R. Emerick, W. Felix, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Motion failed. A motion was made by Mark Diehl, seconded by James Dull to approve the final adoption of the 2016-17 budget with a 1.5% increase as follows: RESOLVED, that the budget for the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, which was tentatively adopted at a meeting of the Board of School Directors of the said district held May 24, 2016, in the amount of $20,904,228 expenditures and other financial uses and the revenues and receipts in the amount of $19,807,569 be hereby finally adopted as the annual budget of the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, for the fiscal year beginning the first Monday of July 2016. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, hereby authorizes the appropriations and expenditures of the funds as itemized in said budget during the fiscal year beginning the first Monday of July 2016. The necessary revenue for the same shall be provided by a school tax on real estate which is levied and assessed at the rate of 8.0502 mills on the dollar on the total amount of assessed valuation of all property taxable for school purposes in the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, or at the rate of 80.502¢ on each $100 of the assessed valuation of the taxable property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy a five dollar ($5.00) per capita tax on each resident or inhabitant, over eighteen (18) years of age, according to Section 679 of the School Code; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy a five dollar ($5.00) per capita tax, poll or other similar head taxes on each resident or inhabitant over eighteen (18) years of age, according to Act 511 of the School Code (Section 8, Act of December 31, 1965, P.L. 1257); and

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8548 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy on wages, salaries, commissions, and other earned income of individuals, one per cent (1%) according to Act 511 of the School Code (Section 8, Act of December 31, 1965, P.L. 1257); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chestnut Ridge School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shall levy a one per cent (1%) real estate transfer tax according to Act 511 of the School Code. SECTION 508. Majority Vote Required; Record, SECTION 687. Annual Budget – The affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the board of school directors in every school district, duly recorded, showing how each member voted, shall be required in order to take action of adopting the annual budget. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: M. Diehl, J. Dull, K. Dull, R. Emerick, E. McGill, and W. Pataki. Voting against the motion were D. Allison, W. Felix, and A. Walason. Motion passed. Subject 7.06 Budgetary Transfers

Recommended Action: Approve authorization for the school auditors, Wessel and Company, to make budgetary transfers for the 2015-16 fiscal year.

A motion was made by Kay Dull, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve authorization for the school auditors, Wessel and Company, to make budgetary transfers for the 2015-16 fiscal 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 7.07 Insurance - Gleason Agency, Inc.

Recommended Action: Approve contracting through the Gleason Agency, Inc., for insurance for the 2016-17 school year as follows: (Pages 60-61)

1. Basic package (Property) $48,570.00 2. Educators Legal Liability $ 4,660.00 3. Umbrella Coverage $ 8,208.00 4. Workers' Compensation $35,539.00 5. Auto $ 2,671.00

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8549 A motion was made by Mark Diehl, seconded by James Dull to approve contracting through the Gleason Agency, Inc., for insurance for the 2016-17 school year as follows: (Pages 60-61)

1. Basic package (Property) $48,570.00 2. Educators Legal Liability $ 4,660.00 3. Umbrella Coverage $ 8,208.00 4. Workers' Compensation $35,539.00 5. Auto $ 2,671.00

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 7.08 Medical and Vision Insurance

Recommended Action: Approve the medical and vision insurance monthly rates for 2016-17 from Crown Benefits Administration, Inc.:

PPO Blue BC/BS

(Teachers) Vision (Support Staff) Individual $ 594.74 $ 9.72 $ 596.73 Parent & Child $ 1,429.95 $ 16.60 $ 1,434.62 Parent & Children $ 1,429.95 $ 22.94 $ 1,434.62 Husband & Wife $ 1,607.98 $ 16.60 $ 1,613.35 Family $ 1,703.33 $ 22.94 $ 1,709.04

A motion was made by Mark Diehl, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve the medical and vision insurance monthly rates for 2016-17 from Crown Benefits Administration, Inc.: PPO Blue BC/BS (Teachers) Vision (Support Staff) Individual $ 594.74 $ 9.72 $ 596.73 Parent & Child $ 1,429.95 $ 16.60 $ 1,434.62 Parent & Children $ 1,429.95 $ 22.94 $ 1,434.62 Husband & Wife $ 1,607.98 $ 16.60 $ 1,613.35 Family $ 1,703.33 $ 22.94 $ 1,709.04



Subject 7.09 Dental Insurance

Recommended Action: Approve the following dental insurance monthly rates for 2016-17 from Delta Dental:

All Employees Individual $ 24.38 Parent & Child $ 49.01 Parent & Children $ 83.75 Husband & Wife $ 49.01 Family $ 83.75

A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Mark Diehl to approve the following dental insurance monthly rates for 2016-17 from Delta Dental: All Employees Individual $ 24.38 Parent & Child $ 49.01 Parent & Children $ 83.75 Husband & Wife $ 49.01 Family $ 83.75 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 7.10 Life and Disability Insurance

Recommended Action: Approve the 2016-17 monthly rates through PSBA Insurance Trust as follows:

1. Life insurance at a rate of $ .17 per thousand dollars of coverage 2. Disability income protection for administrators at a rate of $ .36 per

hundred dollars of coverage

A motion was made by Mark Diehl, seconded by Kay Dull to approve the 2016-17 monthly rates through PSBA Insurance Trust as follows:

1. Life insurance at a rate of $ .17 per thousand dollars of coverage 2. Disability income protection for administrators at a rate of $ .36 per

hundred dollars of coverage 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 7.11 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance

Recommended Action: Approve the ability for students to purchase accident insurance for the 2016-17 school year from Gleason Financial, Ltd.

A motion was made by Ryan Emerick, seconded by Donald Allison to approve the ability for students to purchase accident insurance for the 2016-17 school year from Gleason Financial, Ltd. 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 7.12 Athletic Insurance

Recommended Action: Approve the athletic insurance for the 2016-17 school year from Gleason Financial, Ltd. in the amount of $17,782.

A motion was made by Wayne Felix, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve the athletic insurance for the 2016-17 school year from Gleason Financial, Ltd. in the amount of $17,782. 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 7.13 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution

Recommended Action: Approve the 2016 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion resolution.

A motion was made by Angelique Walason, seconded by Kay Dull to approve the 2016 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion resolution. 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 7.14 Delinquent Tax Collectors

Recommended Action: Approve Powell, Rogers, and Speaks as the collector for delinquent per capita taxes and delinquent meal accounts.


A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve Powell, Rogers, and Speaks as the collector for delinquent per capita taxes and delinquent meal accounts. 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 7.15 Amendments to Consortium Agreement

Recommended Action: Approve accepting the recommendation of the Bedford-Somerset Schools Health Insurance Consortium's Committee, and that the Consortium Agreement be amended as proposed. (Pages)

A motion was made by Mark Diehl, seconded by Erin McGill to approve accepting the recommendation of the Bedford-Somerset Schools Health Insurance Consortium's Committee, and that the Consortium Agreement be amended as proposed. (Pages) 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. Attorney/Solicitor Bradley Allison noted that he felt comfortable with the amended Consortium Agreement. Subject 7.16 Paraeducator Suite

Recommended Action: Approve participation of approximately 20 employees in the Paraeducator Suite training program through Intermediate Unit 8 at a cost of $50 per participant.

A motion was made by Wayne Felix, seconded by Donald Allison to approve participation of approximately 20 employees in the Paraeducator Suite training program through Intermediate Unit 8 at a cost of $50 per participant. 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 7.17 Salaries and Hourly Rates

Recommended Action: Approve the 2016-17 school year salaries and hourly rates for the instructional and non-instructional staffs. (Pages 64-68)


A motion was made by Ryan Emerick, seconded by Mark Diehl to approve the 2016-17 school year salaries and hourly rates for the instructional and non-instructional staffs. (Pages 64-68) 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 7.18 Confidential Secretaries' Salaries Recommended Action: Approve a 2% raise in the confidential secretaries' salaries for the 2016-17 school year.

A motion was made by Kay Dull, seconded by Donald Allison to approve a 2% raise in the confidential secretaries' salaries 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 7.19 Act 93 Agreement

Recommended Action: Approve raises as per the Act 93 agreement for the administrative group.

A motion was made by Ryan Emerick, seconded by Donald Allison to approve raises as per the Act 93 agreement for the administrative group. 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 7.20 The Learning Lamp Agreements

Recommended Action: Approve the following agreements for The Learning Lamp programs for the 2016-17 school year:

1. Elementary Behavior Support Classroom for up to 12 students in grades 3-7

at a cost of $38,050.29 2. Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program for up to 12 students in

grades 7-12 at a cost of $64,679.63


A motion was made by Mark Diehl, seconded by James Dull to approve the following agreements for The Learning Lamp programs for the 2016-17 school year: 1. Elementary Behavior Support Classroom for up to 12 students in grades 3-7

at a cost of $38,050.29 2. Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program for up to 12 students in

grades 7-12 at a cost of $64,679.63 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 if a student would be sent out to a comparable program, the cost would be approximately $25,000 (per student).

8. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Subject 8.01 None 9. ATHLETICS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Subject 9.01 None

10. NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL

Subject 10.01 AmeriCorps Corporation Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with AmeriCorps Corporation for the 2016-17 school year.

A motion was made by Angelique Walason, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve an agreement with AmeriCorps Corporation 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 10.02 Leave of Absence

Recommended Action: Approve Julie Gebrosky's request for a leave of absence from August 19, 2016, through November 9, 2016. She anticipates using 24 sick and personal leave days and 34 days without pay.


A motion was made by Wayne Felix, seconded by Donald Allison to approve Julie Gebrosky's request for a leave of absence from August 19, 2016, through November 9, 2016. She anticipates using 24 sick and personal leave days and 34 days without pay. 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 Employment of Teacher Recommended Action: Approve Chelsea Dawson as a special education teacher with an initial assignment of Learning Support teacher K-2 at Central Elementary, at a starting salary of $38,121.

A motion was made by Wayne Felix, seconded by Kay Dull to approve Chelsea Dawson as a special education teacher with an initial assignment of Learning Support teacher K-2 at Central Elementary, 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 10.04 Custodian Transfer Recommended Action: Approve the transfer of Anna Russell to a full-time, 8 hours, 12-month custodial position with an initial assignment of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the Middle School, effective June 29, 2016. A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve the transfer of Anna Russell to a full-time, 8 hours, 12-month custodial position with an initial assignment of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the Middle School, effective June 29, 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 Additional Substitutes

Recommended Action: Approve the following substitutes:

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8556 Cafeteria

1. Elizabeth Heider

Custodian

1. Elizabeth Heider 2. Eric Barkman

A motion was made by Angelique Walason, seconded by Kay Dull to approve the following substitutes:

Cafeteria

1. Elizabeth Heider

Custodian

1. Elizabeth Heider 2. Eric Barkman


Subject 10.06 Cafeteria Worker Transfer Recommended Action: Approve the transfer of Kathy Miller to the part-time, 5 hours, cafeteria worker position with an initial assignment of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Middle School, effective at the start of the 2016-17 school year. A motion was made by Erin McGill, seconded by Donald Allison to approve the transfer of Kathy Miller to the part-time, 5 hours, cafeteria worker position with an initial assignment of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Middle School, 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.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8557 Subject 10.07 Employment of Custodian

Recommended Action: Approve the employment of Timothy Whetstone for a part-time, 5 hours, 12 months, custodial position, with an initial assignment of 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the High School, at a rate $10.40 per hour.

A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by James Dull to approve the employment of Timothy Whetstone for a part-time, 5 hours, 12 months, custodial position, with an initial assignment of 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the High School, at a rate $10.40 per hour. 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 Employment of Cafeteria Worker

Recommended Action: Approve the employment of Anita Diehl for a part-time, 5 hours, cafeteria position, with an initial assignment of 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the High School, at a rate of $10.40 per hour. A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve the employment of Anita Diehl for a part-time, 5 hours, cafeteria position, with an initial assignment of 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the High School, at a rate of $10.40 per hour. 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 10.09 Resignation of Aide Recommended Action: Accept the resignation of Amy Costigan from her aide position effective June 14, 2016. A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Erin McGill to accept the resignation of Amy Costigan from her aide position effective June 14, 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.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8558 11. REGULATORY ACTIVITIES (POLICIES)

Subject 11.01 Policy 819 Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response

Recommended Action: Approve the final adoption of the following revised policy and attachment:

1. No. 819 Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response 2. No. 819 Attachment - Suicide Prevention Resources for Schools

A motion was made by Ryan Emerick, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve the final adoption of the following revised policy and attachment:

1. No. 819 Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response 2. No. 819 Attachment - Suicide Prevention Resources for Schools

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 11.02 Revised Policies

Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of the following revised policies: (pages 81-84)

1. No. 126 Class Size 2. No. 217 Graduation Requirements

A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Kay Dull to approve the first reading of the following revised policies: (pages 81-84)

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. CONSENSUS - EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Subject 12.01 Conference Request Recommended Action: Approve the following conference request:

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8559 1. Maria Mannion and Amanda Lafferty to the "Daily 5 + Math Daily 3 and

CAFE" workshops at New Brunswick, NJ, on July 30 and 31 - approximate cost, $956 (budgeted)

13. CONSENSUS - BUDGET AND FINANCE

Subject 13.01 Minutes

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for May 2016. (Pages 1- 27) 14. CONSENSUS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Subject 14.01 None 15. CONSENSUS - ATHLETICS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Subject 15.01 None 16. CONSENSUS - NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL

Subject 16.01 None 17. CONSENSUS - REGULATORY ACTIVITIES (POLICIES)

Subject 17.01 None 18. Approve Consensus Items

Subject 18.01 Approve Consensus Items

Recommended Action: Approve the above listed consensus items:

A motion was made by Ryan Emerick, seconded by Donald Allison to approve the above listed consensus items. 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.

19. ADDITIONAL ITEMS BY BOARD MEMBERS 19.01 Additional Items by Board Members

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 28, 2016 PAGE 8560 Dennis Shaffer, Business Manager commented on two items:

1. First Energy is our energy provider and energy has been deregulated. The District is in an energy consortium with the Intermediate Unit (I.U.). Our current agreement ends in approximately 2018. With energy being able to be bought in advance and rates are at an all-time low, most school districts in the consortium are extending by three additional years. The District need to take a good look at this issue to see if an extension should be supported. Additional information will be provided to the Board.

2. Installation of Infinite Vision, our new accounts payable and payroll software has been monumental. Mr. Shaffer thinks the software is at a good spot and is hopeful that everyone will get paid next week.

20. ADJOURNMENT

Subject 20.01 Adjournment

Recommended Action: Motion to adjourn the meeting.

A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Angelique Walason to adjourn the 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. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. The Board members went back into an executive session for personnel matters at 9:05 p.m.

20. INFORMATION ITEMS

Subject 20.01 Approved Requests for Use of Facilities – CORRECTION 1. The Model U.N. students and the tennis team to use the High School parking

lot to hold a car wash fundraiser from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on August 27. President _________________________________________ William S. Pataki Secretary _________________________________________ Dennis K. Shaffer

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