Eastern York School DistrictSchool Board MeetingApril 21, 2011, 7:19 P.M.District Administration OfficesWrightsville, PA 17368

The meeting was called to order by D. Caldwell, President. The following members were presentand they were: R. Abel, D. Caldwell, K. Clark, R. Flaharty, Jr., K. Graby, J. Higgins, M. Keller,D. Shelley, R. Zepp. Others in attendance were: Dr. D. Pianowski, Superintendent; Dr. R. Becker,Assistant Superintendent; T. Weaver, Secretary; Samantha Weekley and Isaac Jensen, StudentRepresentatives; and one reporter each from the York Daily Record and the York Dispatch. Therewere seven patrons present.

President Caldwell stated that the Board held an Executive Session prior to the meeting forLegal and Personnel issues.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

On a motion by R. Zepp, seconded by J. Higgins, the Board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2011 School Board Meeting as previously distributed. The motion passed: 9 - Yes, 0 - No.

TREASURER’S REPORT - Mr. Keller

On a motion by J. Higgins, seconded by R. Zepp, the Board approved the Treasurer’s Reportdated March 31, 2011, and the Treasurer’s Statement for Activities, Athletic, and Food ServiceFunds dated January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 as presented. The motion passed: 9 - Yes,0 - No.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES’ REPORT - Samantha Weekley and Isaac Jensen

Isaac Jensen Shared upcoming events at all three elementary schools including thespring concerts and May Day events. He shared that Kreutz Creek Elemen-tary participated in a Nuclear Disaster Drill conducted by the PennsylvaniaEmergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency ManagementAgency. Overall, the school did an excellent job during the drill.

Samantha Weekley Shared upcoming events at the secondary level. She shared that the middleschool will be holding its musical on May 6, 2011. The high school had itsannual Dance THON, which is a fundraiser supporting childhood cancer,and approximately $12,500 was raised this year.

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HEARING OF PATRONS - Agenda Items

Gary Frey Commented regarding the proposal from The Newton Group. He sharedDistrict Resident that Mr. Gordon Freiderich stated at a previous meeting that a capital

campaign is typically more successful if the project has not been startedprior to the campaign. He stated that he believes the Board should post-pone the capital campaign proposal with The Newton Group since theBoard is planning to proceed with opening bids on the project at the end ofthe month. He believes it is in the best interest of the District to not allo-cate funds to this item at this time.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

On a motion by J. Higgins, seconded by K. Clark, the Board approved all items on the agenda andaddendum, except Item #12, which was voted on separately by Roll Call Vote.

1. 2010-11 General Fund Budget Transfers

Approved the 2010-11 General Fund Transfers as listed on the Budget Transfer Report datedApril 21, 2011 as previously distributed.

2. 2010-11 General Fund Expenditures

Approved payment of the 2010-11 General Fund expenditures:

March 18, 2011 - Unpaid - $ 335,430.21March 25, 2011 - Unpaid - 136,889.31March 31, 2011 - Unpaid - 100,068.94March 31, 2011 - Paid - 1,579,514.41April 8, 2011 - Unpaid - 212,856.25April 15, 2011 - Unpaid - 340,029.09

Total - $2,704,788.21

3. Capital Reserve Fund 34 Expenditures

Approved payment of the Capital Reserve Fund 34 expenditures:

March 12, 2011 - Unpaid - $ 9,624.09

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SECRETARY’S REPORT - Cont’d.

4. Capital Construction Fund - High School Expenditures

Approved payment of the Capital Construction Fund - High School expenditures:

March 19, 2011 - Unpaid - $ 2,694.00

5. Activities Fund, Athletic Fund and Food Service Fund Expenditures

Approved the following Activities Fund, Athletic Fund and Food Service Fund expendituresfor the quarter January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011.

Activities Fund - Paid - $ 36,154.31Athletic Fund - Paid - $ 26,470.10Food Service - Paid - $ 239,762.76

6. Real Estate Refunds for 2010-11

Approved the following Real Estate refunds for the 2010-11 year that have been processed forthe month.

Real Estate Refunds $1,646.73

7. Substitute Bus Drivers Additions for 2010-11

Approved the following substitute bus drivers to be added to the 2010-11 approved list ofsubstitute drivers. All paperwork has been received from Red Lion Bus Inc. (Krapf, Inc.)

Adler, Rhonda Eckenrode, Stefanie Kerchner, Frederick Nace, ConstanceAmspacher, Thomas Ewell, Patricia Kilgore, Joe Orwig, JeremyAnderson, Sheila Fales, Tina Kline, Laurie Platt, Gail Arredondo, Teresa Frisenda, Gina Konhaus, Frederick Pomraning, SusanBarley, Bryan German, Richard Kunkel, Debra Ray, Debra Beck, Cara Gilbert, Donna Kyle, Teresa Reed, RobertBeck, Rebecca Gipe, Sandra Markel, Larry Runkle, KathrynBeck, Susan Haley, Teresa Martin, Ethan Sabold, JosephBrillhart, Joann Hare, Lawrence McCleary, Elwood Schultz, SharryCallender, Jody Harget, Bobbie McMaster, Catherine Specht, ReginaClifford, Danielle Heindel, Jeffery Melton, Kera Tompkins, Steven Colleran, Peggy Herbst, Donald Mendicino, Robyn Whitman, MarthaDambrogi III, Vincent Hostetter, Laura Miller, Donna Williams, CherylDinger, Michelle Kepler, Martha Miller, Kenneth Wiseman, LeeannDorwart, Kathy Kerchner, Brenda

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SECRETARY’S REPORT - Cont’d.

8. Donation from Hellam Recreation Commission

Accepted a donation from the Hellam Recreation Commission to improve the baseballdiamond at Kreutz Creek Elementary. The Recreation Commission would like to cut a three-foot pathway around the bases and home plate. Additionally, they would remove sod andplace Diamond-Tex in the base paths and around home plate. The Hellam RecreationCommission has agreed to maintain these improvements.

9. Donation from the Class of 1983

Accepted a donation of $50 from the Class of 1983 in Memoriam of David Dobbeck. Thedonation to be provided to the Eastern York Athletic Program.

10. Donation from Autism York

Accepted the donation from Autism York of books to be placed in building libraries as listed:

Eastern York Middle School LibraryAnn Drew Jackson, by Joan ClarkIn His Shoes, by Joanna L. Keating-Velasco

Canadochly Elementary School LibrarySimple Strategies That Work, by Brenda Smith Myles,Diane Adreon, Dena GitlitzUnderstanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome, by Clarabelle van Niekerk andLiezl VenterMy Brother Charlie, by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete

Wrightsville Elementary School LibrarySimple Strategies That Work, by Brenda Smith Myles,Diane Adreon, Dena GitlitzUnderstanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome, by Clarabelle van Niekerk andLiezl VenterMy Brother Charlie, by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete

11. Proposal from Garrety Glass, Inc.

Ratified approval of a proposal from Garrety Glass, Inc. to assist the District with solving leakissues in the windows at Eastern York High School. The total cost is $1,000 to be paid fromthe High School Construction Fund. This item was approved by the Buildings and GroundsCommittee to close the High School Project.

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SECRETARY’S REPORT - Cont’d.

12. Obtain Contract from Laurel Life Effective 2011-12

This item was voted on separately. A motion was made by M. Keller, seconded by K. Grabyto authorize the Administration to proceed with obtaining a contract from Laurel Life toprovide services to students effective with the 2011-12 school year as discussed at the April 7,

2011 Budget and Finance meeting. The motion passed by Roll Call Vote A: 7 - Yes - R. Abel, D. Caldwell, R. Flaharty, Jr., K. Graby, M. Keller, D. Shelley, R. Zepp. 2 - No - K. Clark, J.Higgins. 0 - Abstain. 0 - Absent.

13. York-Adams Academy Membership

Approved to change Eastern York’s membership with the York-Adams Academy to a partialmembership (seats as needed) effective July 1, 2011.

14. Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team Use of Facility Request

Approved the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team to use the Eastern York High SchoolPerforming Arts Center on Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a Farewell Tributefor the community and families of the team.

The motion passed: 9 - Yes, 0 - No.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Pianowski shared that Kreutz Creek Elementary and Wrightsville Elementary participated inthe York County Literacy Council Buck-A-Book Program. Wrightsville Elementary will receivea donation of 100 books for their library.

Dr. Pianowski shared that students in Mrs. Sager’s personal finance class recently took theNational Financial Capability Exam. Fifteen students were in the top 20 percent, and two studentsscored a 100 percent. The national average was 69 percent, and Eastern’s student average was 79percent.

Dr. Pianowski shared that Mr. Mark Shue, High School Principal, was selected by the 1 Capitalst

Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa to receive the Dr. Eugene Segro Outstanding Principal Award. Hewill be honored at a dinner on May 17, 2011.

On a motion by R. Flaharty, Jr., seconded by J. Higgins, the Board approved all items on theagenda, except Miscellaneous Item #4, which was voted on separately by Roll Call Vote.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Cont’d.

A. PERSONNEL

1. Resignations

a. Wendy Markey - Eastern York Middle School - Part Time Learning Support Assistant- effective on or about April 21, 2011.

b. Seve Cunningham - JH Boys Basketball Head Coach effective April 7, 2011.

2. Leaves

a. S. Aimee Miller - Wrightsville Elementary School - Full Time 5 Grade Teacher -th

Leave of Absence effective on or about May 2, 2011, through on or about June 10,2011.

b. Kelly Rexroth - High School - Full Time Learning Support Teacher - IntermittentLeave of Absence effective for the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year.

3. Appointments - Professional Staff

Name: Sarah MorrisPosition: Long Term Substitute - Learning SupportAssignment: Middle SchoolReplacing: Dawn Dajani (Leave)Salary: $43,543/year-Bachelors Step 1 (pro-rated)Work Year: 189 days/year (pro-rated)Work Day: 7 ½ hrs/day Effect Date: On or about March 4, 2011, through on or about June 10, 2011Acct Code: 10-1241-121-000-20-500

4. Appointments - Certified Substitute Teachers - for the 2010-2011 school year at the rate of$95/day:

Aughenbaugh, John Heffelfinger, Megan Inkrote, Amanda Berry, Christyna

5. Appointments - Guest Substitute Teachers - for the 2010-2011 school year at the rate of$95/day:

Feltenberger, Denise Rohland, Rachel Seydel, David Harris, Kenneth

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Cont’d.

A. PERSONNEL - Cont’d.

6. Appointments - Assistant Substitute and Clerical Substitute - for the 2010-2011 schoolyear at the current approved rate of $ 7.40/hour:

Geltz, Mary Lou

7. Appointments - Cafeteria Worker Substitutes - for the 2010-2011 school year at thecurrent approved rate of $ 7.40/hour:

Fisher, Patricia Geltz, Mary Lou

8. Appointments - Volunteer Coaches - for the 2010-2011 school year (pending receipt ofsign Coaches of Conduct):

Tracy Bair - Track & Field Nicole Baker - Softball David Stickler - Lacrosse

9. Appointment - Volunteer for Intern Program - (pending receipt of clearances andcompleted paperwork):

Kyle Taylor - Technology Department effective on or about May 13, 2011

B. EDUCATION

1. Textbooks for the 2011-12 School Year

Granted final approval of the following textbooks for the 2011-12 school year:

Title Publisher Copyright Cost

Exploring Our World

World History-Journey Across Time-Early Ages

The AmericanJourney-Early Years

Glencoe

Glencoe

Glencoe

2010

2011

2009

Package as presented $ 87,348.68

Complimentary materials $ 48,503.23

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Cont’d.

C. MISCELLANEOUS

1. Homebound Instruction - 10 Grade Studentth

Approved homebound instruction for a 10 grade student from March 31, 2011 to on orth

about June 10, 2011. Medical verification is on file.

2. Homebound Instruction - 8 Grade Studentth

Approved homebound instruction for an 8 grade student from March 31, 2011 to on orth

about June 10, 2011. Medical verification is on file.

3. Graduation Date/Last Day for Students

Approved Friday, June 10, 2011 as the last day of school for students for the 2010-2011school year and graduation be scheduled for the same date.

The motion passed: 9 - Yes, 0 - No.

4. Adoption of Resolution

This item was voted on separately. A motion was made by R. Flaharty, Jr., seconded by J.Higgins, to approve Miscellaneous Item #4:

a. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Adjudication and Final Order of the Board of SchoolDirectors in regard to a student complaint hearing held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday,April 13, 2011 is hereby adopted.

The motion passed by Roll Call Vote B: 5 - Yes - R. Abel, D. Caldwell, R. Flaharty, Jr., M. Keller, D. Shelley. 4 - No - K. Clark, K. Graby, J. Higgins, R. Zepp. 0 - Abstain.0 - Absent.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

President Caldwell shared that the proposal from The Newton Group is to determine if there iscommunity support for a field project.

1. Proposal from The Newton Group, LLC

R. Flaharty, Jr. made a motion, seconded by M. Keller, to approve the proposal from TheNewton Group, LLC to provide a planning study at a cost of $6,000 to $7,500 depending on

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT - Cont’d.

1. Proposal from The Newton Group, LLC - Cont’d.

the number of interviews completed. This item to be paid from the 2010-11 GeneralOperating budget. The motion passed by Roll Call Vote C: 6 - Yes - D. Caldwell, K. Clark, K. Graby, J. Higgins, M. Keller, R. Zepp. 3 - No - R. Abel, R. Flaharty, Jr., D. Shelley.0 - Abstain. 0 - Absent.

FINAL BOARD COMMENTS

Dr. J. Higgins Stated that if any Member would like to see the video of the hearingimpaired children from the Lincoln Intermediate Unit performing in the“Emperor’s New Shoes,” to let her know.

R. Zepp Shared that he attended a diversity meeting at Central York School District. Eastern was mentioned during the event for our positive efforts in this area.

R. Flaharty, Jr. Commended Wrightsville Elementary for their presentation regardingreading.

FINAL PATRON COMMENTS

Gordon Zink Asked when the windows were installed at the high school and if the con-District Resident tractors are being held accountable for the work completed at the high

school. Also, shared that the District funds should be used to educate stu-dents and not for a sports field project. Shared that taxes are too high.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion by R. Zepp, seconded by J. Higgins, the Board Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

______________________________Teresa Weaver, Board Secretary

Eastern York School District will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion,national origin, or handicap or because a person is a disabled veteran of the Vietnam Era, in itsadmissions, educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Publication of this policyis in accordance with state and federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act, TitleIX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to the ADA Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Rita Becker, at Eastern YorkSchool District, P.O. Box 150, Wrightsville, PA 17368-0150 (717) 252-1555.