CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA 16258

April 16, 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: Gene Smith, John Hamilton, Fred Port, Mike Cyphert, Robert Sawyer,

Mark Angel, Bill Holabaugh, Randy Alderton, Molly Greenawalt

Members Absent: None

Administration Present: Ted Pappas, Superintendent

Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

Michael Drzewiecki, High School Principal

Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

Rick Beggs, Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Council Representative(s) Present: Heather Forrest, Josh Park, Justin Bish, Kaitlin Reddinger, Mitchell Gaydash

Faculty Present: Mary Faulk, Jennifer Simpson, Nancy Wyatt, Robin Zacherl, Brad Frazier

News Representative(s) Present: Tom DiStefano, Clarion News; Lindsay Sturgeon, Tri-County Sunday

Others Present: Approximately 37 in attendance (see attached).

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to accept the April 16, 2008 agenda as presented. The motion was affirmed by all.

MINUTES ADOPTED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to adopt the minutes of the March 12, 2008 committee meeting and the March 19, 2008 regular meeting. The motion was affirmed by all.

TREASURER’S REPORT

The General Fund Treasurer’s Report for the month of March was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Randy Alderton, seconded by John Hamilton, and affirmed by all.

ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT

The March Activities Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Bill Holabaugh, seconded by Fred Port, and affirmed by all.

SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT REPORT

The March School Lunch Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Randy Alderton, seconded by Gene Smith, and affirmed by all.

BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, 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

BILL SCHEDULE APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the April General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $358,756.58.

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT – No report

B. CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER – No report

C. LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE

Bill Holabaugh reported on the growing opposition to the Graduation Competency Assessment. All board members are invited to attend the PSBA Spring Legislative meeting being held May 1^st at the Intermediate Unit #6.

D. C-LAEA REPRESENTATATIVE – No report

T. MCCULLOUGH WORDS OF APPRECIATION

Terry McCullough expressed appreciation to the school board and administration for their continued support for his re-enlistment in the National Guard Reserves.

COMMUNICATIONS

A. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

Jennifer Simpson reported approximately 371 students attended the PASC spring conference. MTV host, Jeff Yalden was the guest speaker. Approximately 130 students attended the junior high prom on April 11^th. Kenny Warnsing provided a brochure outlining Ms. Alissa Coopers missionary trip to Uganda. The student council will donate proceeds from the student store and Mission Possible will sell candy bars to support Ms. Cooper. Kaitlin Renninger presented a proposal from student council for a small landscaping project around the school buildings. They have also adopted a portion of the C-L School Road for litter clean-up. Justin Bish reported the student council distributed comment sheets and class meetings were held to help the students discuss concerns they have for the district. The banquet will be held at the Roseville Grange in May and new member applications were due April 11^th.

B. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mike Drzewiecki shared a calendar of events through the end of the school year. Some of those include an outdoor FFA competition, Academic Sport’s League trip to Gettysburg, Prom and graduation. Mission Possible will hold a mock accident on May 29^th.

C. ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mary Wolf just returned from the PAFPC (Pennsylvania Federal Programs Conference) an informative annual conference outlining allocations for programs. Our 2008-09 allocation will be increased by 28.26%. Student Council Student’s of the Month were chosen. Mrs. Wolf provided a list of elementary activities and fields trips.

D SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPORT – No report

E. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Pappas shared information from Mrs. Robertson, Transportation Coordinator, regarding bus driver Danny Simpson’s quick reaction to a situation that could have caused a catastrophic bus accident. He also addressed those in attendance regarding the current financial situation of the district.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Robert Sawyer announced the board of school directors met in executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel at the following dates and times:

DATE TIME REASON

April 2, 2008 6:00 PM Personnel

April 9, 2008 7:30 PM Personnel

April 9, 2008 9:20 P.M. Personnel

April 16, 2008 7:30 P.M. Personnel

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The following persons provided public comment regarding the proposed sports cooperative with Clarion Area:

Sheila Miller, Limestone Township; Mike Smith, Clarion Township; Doug Kepler,Union Township; Jamie Hesdon, Clarion Township; Terri Rhoads, Limestone Township; Jen Lewis, Clarion Township; Jackie Speer, student; Robin Zacherl, Clarion Township.

ELECTIVE COURSE – ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, not to approve adopting the “Academic Study of the Bible” as an elective course.

Roll call vote: Randy Alderton, No; Gene Smith, No; 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.

CAREER CENTER 2008-09 BUDGET APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the 2008-09 Clarion County Career Center budget in the amount of $3,715,537 with C-L’s share approximately $209,859.10

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, No. The motion carried.

RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT 2008-09 BUDGET APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the Riverview Intermediate

Unit 2008-09 General Operating Budget of $2,022,381, with Clarion-Limestone’s share set at $11,505.

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

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to accept the following resignations for retirement purposes:

1. William Aaron – Secondary Math

2. Rick Beggs - Assistant Principal

3. Karen Hulings – Elementary

4. Paula Maslar - Elementary

5. Gary Piper – Elementary Music

The board and administration expressed their appreciation and gratitude for the years of service to the district and agreed they will be missed by staff, students and community.

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

BUS DRIVERS APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the following 2007-08 bus drivers for McLendon Transportation, Inc., and approve as substitute drivers for other bus contractors, pending receipt of all required legal documents:

1. Dennis Sheakley, Jr.

2. Jessica Schwabenbauer

CAROLYN SIAR LEAVE WITHOUT PAY APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to grant leave without pay beginning March 27, 2008 for approximately 6-8 weeks, 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.

VICKI WOODROW LEAVE WITHOUT PAY APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to grant leave without pay to Vicki Woodrow beginning April 29, 2008 through approximately May 21, 2008 if needed, according to doctor’s instructions, as presented.

DAY-TO-DAY SUBSTITUTES APPROVED

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the following 2007-08 day-to-day substitute(s), pending receipt of all required legal documents:

1. John E. Lewis - Earth and Space Science

2. Jessica Hawk – Secondary Social Studies

3. Jessica Craig – Elementary Education

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

GUEST TEACHER SUBSTITUTE(S) APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to approve the following “Guest Teacher” substitute(s) for the 2007-08 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documents:

1. Trina Hess

2. Shawn Igo

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

JEFF STANDFEST HIRED - AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISOR

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to issue a 2007-08 supplemental contract to Jeff Standfest as After School Supervisor at an hourly rate of $14.39 per hour.

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

PEG FLICKINGER HIRED – AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISOR SUBSITUTE

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve Peg Flickinger as a 2007-08 After School Supervisor substitute.

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

PEG FLICKINGER HIRED – AFTER SCHOOL DENTENTION SUPERVISOR

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve Peg Flickinger as a 2007-08 After School Detention Supervisor.

SECONDARY SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to offer high school summer classes on an as-needed basis, with a minimum of eight students per class, at a cost of $80/student for a 30-hour class.

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

MODIFICATION TO THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL CALENDAR

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the modification to the 2007-08 school calendar on May 2, 2008 to reflect an early dismissal for grades K-12.

2008-09 HEALTH INSURANCE RATES APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the following 2008-09 Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Major Medical and PPO Blue rates:

Traditional Indemnity Rates:

Parent Parent & Husband

Individual & Child Children & Wife Family

Blue Cross $245.56 $563.66 $583.51 $735.88 $752.52

Blue Shield $111.51 $262.46 $312.21 $282.37 $330.57

Major Medical $154.73 $379.93 $390.93 $404.80 $413.94

Total $511.80 $1,206.05 $1,286.65 $1,432.05 $1,497.03

PPO Blue:

Parent Parent & Husband

Individual & Child Children & Wife Family

Medical $316.13 $763.55 $763.55 $876.43 $930.22

Drug $ 57.41 $164.46 $164.46 $164.46 $164.46

Total $373.54 $928.01 $928.01 $1,040.89 $1,094.68

PPO Blue – Inactive Group for Frozen Retirees as of 07/01/08:

Parent Parent & Husband

Individual & Child Children & Wife Family

Medical $332.82 $803.88 $803.88 $922.73 $979.37

Drug $ 60.49 $173.29 $173.29 $173.29 $173.29

Total $393.31 $977.17 $977.17 $1,096.02 $1,152.66

PPO Blue – Inactive Group for Retirees after 07/01/08:

Parent Parent & Husband

Individual & Child Children & Wife Family

Medical $316.13 $763.55 $763.55 $876.43 $930.22

Drug $ 57.41 $164.46 $164.46 $164.46 $164.46

Total $373.54 $928.01 $928.01 $1,040.89 $1,094.68

TRANSPORTATION DAILY RATE REVISION APPROVED- HAINES BUSING

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the following 2007-08 contract revision(s) Haines Busing:

Date Bus # Daily Rate

03/07/08-No IU classes 7 $228.67

03/17/08-Student absent 7 $216.83

03/20/08-No school at C-L 7 $156.97

DuBois only

03/24/08-No school at DuBois 7 $ 76.58

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

NEW STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCOUNT(S) ESTABLISHED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to establish the following new student activity account(s):

1. #030-Outdoor Science Club

2. #054-Girl’s Softball

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

M. STOEFF, CRNP - SERVICE AGREEMENT APPROVED FOR ACCESS BILLING

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve a Contracted Service Agreement with Margaret Stoeff, CRNP; to provide services for Medical Practitioner Authorization for SBAP Services, as presented.

Roll call vote: John Hamilton, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Mike Cyphert, 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 Randy Alderton, and affirmed by all.

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Donna M. Smith, Secretary

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS