CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA   16258

JUNE 18, 2008

 

President Robert Sawyer called the regular meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 8:10 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.

 

Members Present:  Randy Alderton, Mike Cyphert, Robert Sawyer, Molly Greenawalt, Mark Angel, Fred Port, Bill  Holabaugh and Gene Smith

Members Absent:  John Hamilton

Administration Present:  Theodore Pappas, Superintendent

Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

Mike Drzewiecki, Superintendent

Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

Donna Smith, Board Secretary

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

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk

Others present:  Wendy Kennedy, Brian Caldwell, Val Miller, Dawn Christie, Karen McClune, Martha Booth, Steven Korchak, Alice Thurau, Bonnie Hubauer and Jamie Hesdon

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to accept the June 18, 2008 agenda as presented. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

MINUTES ADOPTED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to adopt the minutes of the May 14, 2008 committee meeting and the May 21, 2008 regular meeting.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.       RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT – No Report

B.      CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER

Gene Smith reported Redbank Valley Superintendent, John Cornish fulfilled his duties as Superintendent Representative to the Career Center and was thanked for the outstanding job that he did.  Union School District Superintendent, Larry Bornak, will be taking over.

C.       LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE – No Report

D.      C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE

Mary Faulk reported the Relay for Life is going to be held this Friday and Saturday

(June 20 & 21).

 

COMMUNICATIONS

A.        STUDENT SENATE REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT-No Report

B.         SECONDARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mr. Drzewiecki reported an awards ceremony was held the last day of school with over 600 awards being given out.  Attendance that day exceeded 85%.  Summer school is under way and will end on June 27th.  There are 15 students taking summer drivers education in July.  He also recognized his office staff, Betty Eshbaugh, Kim Wolbert, Bonnie Ehrhart and Tracey Beers for the smooth transition year due to Trish Bish’s retirement and PIMS implementation.  On a final note he reported there will be approximately 550 high school students next year, the largest group in his tenure.

C.        ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mrs. Wolf reported the end of the school year went smoothly as well as all associated activities.  There have been a few room changes.  The large group instruction room will be available again this year.  Teachers are working to input curriculum into the new software.

D.        SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPORT-No Report

E.         SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT-No Report

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Jamie Hesdon, Clarion Township, had concerns regarding the Sunshine Law as well as keeping the community informed.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT

Robert Sawyer announced the Board of School Directors met in executive session as follows:

 

            DATE                         TIME             REASON       

            June 18, 2008              7:30 PM           Personnel

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Support Professionals Staff regarding summer work in 2008, as presented.

Roll call vote: Fred Port, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; and Robert Sawyer, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

PHONE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to approve the replacement of the phone system in the high school building including the central office with a system from Delta Technology at an approximate cost of $8,470.00.

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

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

2008-09 CONFERENCES APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve attendance at local, state and national conferences in compliance with policy and not to exceed budgeted amounts for the 2008-09 school year.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; and Mark Angel, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

TAX COLLECTORS BONDS FOR 2008 DUPLICATES APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, for approval of the tax collector bond amounts to be issued based on the 2008 tax duplicates.

Roll call vote: Robert Sawyer, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; and Mark Angel, Yes.   The motion carried.

OPEN FLOW ENERGY MONTH TO MONTH CONTRACT APPROVAL

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to grant approval for administration to approve month to month contracts with Open Flow Energy until such time the administration deems it appropriate to enter into an annual lease.          

Roll call vote: Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; and Mark Angel, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

SOFTBALL COACH RESIGNATONS APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to accept the following 2008-09 supplemental position resignations:

 

              1.  Rhonda Smith          Head Softball Coach

              2.  Jewel Felgar            Assistant Softball Coach

 

Roll call vote: Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; and Mark Angel, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

2008-09 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to issue the following 2008-09 supplemental contracts:

1.  Colin Hesdon                      Assistant Soccer Coach                        $1,000   

2.  Kris Hamilton                      Elementary Substitute calling                 $1,088

3.  Kim Wolbert                       High School Substitute calling                $   838

4.  Terry McCullough             Summer Driver Education                       $18.23/hr.

5.  Jason Kundick                     Head Jr. High Football Coach               $1,825

 

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

 

VOLUNTEER COACHES APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the following volunteers, pending receipt of all required legal documents:

 

                                                  Soccer

                        1. Mel Aaron

                        2. Bryce Davis

 

Roll call vote: Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; and Mark Angel, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

SPORTS SEASON PASS FEES APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve the following 2008-09 Sports Season Pass fees:

            1. Family Pass              -           $115

            2. Individual Pass          -           $  85

            3. Student Pass -           $  35   

Roll call vote: Robert Sawyer, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; and Mark Angel, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

ATHLETIC TRAINER 2008-09 AGREEMENT APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to renew the athletic training agreement with Clarion Rehabilitation Services to provide a full-time trainer for the 2008-09 school year at a total cost of $32,122.44 (was 31,774.92).

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

 

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AGREEMENT APPROVED-RIVERVIEW IU 6

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to grant authorization for the Riverview Intermediate Unit to provide special education services for the 2008-09 school year at a projected cost of $284,795.29.

Roll call vote: Fred Port, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Randy Alderton,Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes, and Molly Greenawalt, Yes. The motion carried.

 

PARTICIPATION IN RIVERVIEW GUEST TEACHER CONSORTIUM APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the Riverview Intermediate Unit Guest Teacher Consortium Board Resolution.  The cost for the 2008-09 school year is $600.

Roll call vote: Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; and Fred Port, Yes.  The motion carried.

 

2008-09 SOLICITOR APPOINTED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the  firm of Hindman, Neely, Huwar and Garbarino         as solicitors for the 2008-09 fiscal year at ­­­$125/hour (was $125/hour) for standard legal work and $150/hour (was$150/hour) for litigation.

Roll call vote: Mark Angel, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes, and Robert  Sawyer, Yes.  The motion carried.

 

2008-09 SPECIAL COUNCIL APPOINTED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to appoint the firm of Andrews and Beard as special council for the 2008-09 fiscal year at $110/hour (was $110/hour) for standard legal work and $130/hour (was  $130/hour) for special council.

Roll call vote: Robert Sawyer, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; and Bill Holabaugh, Yes.  The motion carried.

 

SUMMER LIBRARY WORK APPROVED

The motion was split as follows:

Elementary

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve 22.5 hours each of summer library work for Barb Smith and Kristin Clinton for the 2008-09 school year at their established rates. 

Roll call vote: Robert Sawyer, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel,Yes; and Bill Holabaugh, Yes.  The motion carried.

 

 

 

 

High School

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve 22.5 hours each of summer library work for Carla Henry and Connie Schreckengost for the 2008-09 school year at their established rates. 

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

 

TERRY MCCULLOUGH AWARDED TENURE

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to award tenure to Terry McCullough.

Roll call vote: Mark Angel, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; and Robert  Sawyer, Yes.  The motion carried.

 

KRISTIE TAYLOR GRANTED LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to grant one-half day leave without pay on May 23, 2008 to Kristie Taylor.

Roll call vote: Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; and Fred Port, Yes.  The motion carried.

 

CHRISTY RUNYAN FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to grant Family Medical Leave to Christy Runyan, beginning approximately August 25, 2008 through October 2, 2008. The leave will run concurrent with her sick days, as presented.

Roll call vote: Fred Port, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Randy Alderton,Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; and Molly Greenawalt, Yes. The motion carried.

 

PROCEDURE FOR 409A ELECTION APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to approve the Procedure for 409A Election (IRS Code 409A), as    presented.

Roll call vote: Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; and Fred Port, Yes.  The motion carried.

 

NUTRITION, INC. 2008-09 AGREEMENT APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to extend our agreement with Nutrition, Inc. to provide food management services for the 2008-09 school year at a cost of $1.5986/meal (was $1.579).

Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; and Fred Port, Yes.  The motion carried.

 

PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to grant authorization to participate in the National School Lunch Program for the 2008-09 school year.

Roll call vote: Fred Port, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Randy Alderton,Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; and Molly Greenawalt, Yes. The motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008-09 SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve the following 2008-09 school lunch prices:

 

       Breakfast                                                  Lunch                                             White/Chocolate Milk 

Students            $1.00                Elementary Students                  $1.75                              $ .60

Adults               $1.35                High School Regular                  $2.00

                                   High School Superline                $2.25

                                   Adults                                       $2.85   

 

Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; and Fred Port, Yes.  The motion carried.

 

MATH CURRICULUM CHANGE APPROVED FOR HIGH SCHOOL

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve a math curriculum change for the 2008-09 school year, as presented.

Roll call vote: Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; and Fred Port, Yes.  The motion carried.

 

CALEB KIFER - SUMMER SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTOR HIRED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve Caleb Kifer as an additional summer school social studies instructor retroactive to June 9th due to increased enrollment at the established hourly rate of $17.48/hr.

Roll call vote: Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; and Fred Port,Yes.   The motion carried.

 

TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE REVISION – HAINES BUSING

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve a transportation schedule revision for Haines Busing as follows:

 

 Date                                       Bus #                           Daily Rate

           05/30/08-student moved              7                                 $292.09

           06/02/08-DuBois only                 7                                 $226.87

 

Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; and Robert  Sawyer, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

DRIVERS EDUCATION CAR 2008-09 AGREEMENT APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to approve an agreement with Skinner Pontiac-Buick-GMC Truck Company for the summer drivers education vehicle at a cost of $45.00 per day and .38 cents per mile for any mileage over 3,000 miles plus the cost to install and remove extra brake.

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

 

BAND PARENT BOOSTER REQUEST

The approval of the Band Parent Booster Clubs request to fund the marching band program died for a lack of a motion.

 

PEP BAND APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve a Pep Band to perform at the 2008-09 home football games. 

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

 

EMILY COULSON APPROVED AS PEP BAND DIRECTOR

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve Emily Coulson as Pep Band director for 2008-09 home football games at a $500 stipend.

Roll call vote: Fred Port, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, No; Mark Angel, Yes; Randy Alderton, Abstained; Gene Smith, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; and Molly Greenawalt, No. The motion carried

 

STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCOUNT APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve Student Activity Account #056 – Golf Team.

Roll call vote: Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; and Fred Port, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM on a motion made by Mike Cyphert, seconded by Mark Angel, and affirmed by all.

 

 

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                                                                        Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                        BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS