MARCH 12, 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
Members Present: Randy Alderton, Gene Smith,
Mike Cyphert, Mark Angel, Robert Sawyer, John Hamilton
Members Absent: None
Administration Present: Theodore Pappas, Superintendent
Donna Smith, Board Secretary
Student Council Representatives Present: None
Faculty Present: Mary Faulk
Others Present: Greg Nugent, Robin Henry, Mary Ann Stewart, Dave Eggleton, Michelle Greeley, Diana Daniel, Faith Atherton, Renee Bakewell, Keith Hileman, Alice Thurau
News Representative Present: None
ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA
BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve budget transfers. See Attachment.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; and Robert Sawyer, Yes. The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Parent Greg Nugent from Clarion addressed the board regarding the bullying policy. The board will take his concerns into consideration.
Limestone Volunteer Fire Company representatives, Dave Eggleton and Robin Henry, proposed the establishment of a scholarship based on an essay “Why it is important to be a volunteer.” Essays will be collected by the guidance office. The scholarship would be awarded to a senior at graduation.
Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the “Limestone Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship” on a 10 year commitment in the amount of $500 to be presented annually to a senior at graduation. All in favor. The motion carried.
Parent Mary Anne Stewart from Clarion spoke in support of the band and music programs at Clarion-Limestone
Parents, Keith Hileman and Alice Thurau from Strattanville asked the board to look at all possible angles to minimize energy expenditures in the district.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Robert Sawyer announced that the board of school directors met in executive session on March 12, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. for personnel reasons.
ELECTIVE COURSE –
ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE TABLED
Adoption of the “Academic Study of the Bible” as an elective course was tabled for further discussion and review.
2008-09
Approval of the 2008-09
GENERAL PURPOSE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REPORT & SINGLE AUDIT REPORT
APPROVED
Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to accept the General Purpose Financial Statements Report and the Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2007, as prepared by Richard M. Troese of Troese and Associates, including the Management Discussion and Analysis.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; and Mike Cyphert,Yes. The motion carried
SECTION 125
FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLAN DOCUMENTS APPROVAL TABLED
Approval of forms was tabled until the next meeting so the board may examine all documents.
MODIFICATION TO THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Bill Holabaugh made a motion,
seconded by Randy Alderton, to approve the modification to the 2007-08 school
calendar changing May 30, 2008 to a makeup day for a snow day on
February 22, 2008.
Roll call vote: John Hamilton, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; and Mike Cyphert,Yes. The motion carried.
WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT APPROVED
Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve the easement agreement with Windstream Communications, Inc. in the amount of $2,000, as presented.
Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; and Mike Cyphert, Yes. The motion carried.
CAROLYN SIAR LEAVE WITHOUT PAY APPROVED
Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to grant leave without pay on an as needed basis and approved by administration to Carolyn Siar through July 1, 2008, as presented.
Roll call vote: Mark Angel, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; and Mike Cyphert, Yes. The motion carried.
JACQUELYN KERLE APPROVED AS GUEST TEACHER SUBSTITUTE
Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve Jacquelyn Kerle as a 2007-08 “Guest Teacher” substitute, pending receipt of all required legal documents.
Roll call vote: Fred Port, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; and Mike Cyphert,Yes. The motion carried.
APPROVAL TO USE A THIRD PARTY PROVIDER FOR 403(b) ADMINISTRATION
Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the use of a third party provider for 403(b) administration.
Roll call vote: Mark Angel, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; and Mike Cyphert,Yes. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 PM on a motion made by Mark Angel, seconded by John Hamilton, and affirmed by all.
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Donna M. Smith, Secretary
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS