CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA 16258

REORGANIZATIONAL & REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 5, 2007

Vice-President Randy Alderton called the reorganizational and regular meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 8:00 PM in the Clarion-Limestone High School cafeteria.

Members Present: Randy Alderton, John Hamilton, Gene Smith, Bill Holabaugh, Mike

Cyphert, Robert Sawyer, Molly Greenawalt, Fred Port and Mark Angel

Members Absent: None

Administration Present: Theodore Pappas, Superintendent

Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

Mike Drzewiecki, High School Principal

Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

Rick Beggs, Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director

Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Council Members Present: Justin Bish

Faculty Present: Mary Faulk

News Representative Present: Tom DiStefano, THE CLARION NEWS; Lindsey Sturgeon, THE LEADER VINDICATOR

Others Present: Wendy Kennedy, Teresa Haines, Brian Caldwell, Mary Anne Stewart

ELECTION OF TEMPORARY PRESIDENT

Bill Holabaugh nominated John Hamilton for temporary president, with Mike Cyphert seconding the nomination. Robert Sawyer made a motion to close the nominations, seconded by Gene Smith.

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

PROCEDURES FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Robert Sawyer made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to use a voice vote for the election of officers.

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

ELECTION OF 2009 OFFICERS

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to nominate Robert Sawyer for President. Mike Cyphert made a motion to close the nominations, seconded by Gene Smith. Robert Sawyer was unanimously elected as President.

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to nominate Randy Alderton for Vice-President. Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to nominate John Hamilton for Vice President. Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh to close nominations. Randy Alderton was elected as Vice-President.

2008 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to operate the 2008 personnel committee of John Hamilton, Robert Sawyer and Randy Alderton, with the board making final decisions as a whole and to have the option to establish subcommittees within the board.

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

MEETING SCHEDULE SET FOR 2008

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to hold 2008 meetings on the following Wednesdays:

Schedule of Regular Board Meetings

Date Time Place

January 16, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

February 20, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

March 12, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

March 19, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

April 16, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

May 21, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

June 18, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

July 16, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

August 20, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

September 17, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

October 15, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

November 19, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

December 3, 2008 (Reorganize) 8 PM High School Cafeteria

Schedule of Committee Meetings

Date Time Place

January 9, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

February 13, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

April 9, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

May 14, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

June 11, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

August 13, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria
September 10, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

October 8, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

November 12, 2008 8 PM High School Cafeteria

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

PSBA LIAISON -B. HOLABAUGH

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to appoint Bill Holabaugh as PSBA Liaison.

CAREER CENTER REPRESENTATIVES -J. HAMILTON & G. SMITH

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to appoint John Hamilton and Gene Smith as representatives to the Career Center Joint Operating Committee.

ALTERNATE CAREER CENTER REPRESENTATIVE -M.CYPHERT

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to appoint Mike Cyphert as alternate representative to the Career Center Joint Operating Committee.

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

INTERMEDIATE UNIT REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTED-M. ANGEL

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to appoint Mark Angel as representative to the Riverview Intermediate Unit Board.

The re-organizational meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM on a motion by Fred Port, seconded by Gene Smith, and affirmed by all. The regular meeting was then called to order immediately as follows:

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to accept the December 5, 2007 agenda as presented. The motion was affirmed by all.

MINUTES ADOPTED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to adopt the minutes of the November 14, 2007 regular meeting. The motion was affirmed by all.

TREASURER’S REPORT

The October General Fund Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Mike Cyphert, seconded by Gene Smith, and affirmed by all.

ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT

The October Activities Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Bill Holabaugh, seconded by John Hamilton, and affirmed by all.

SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT REPORT

The October School Lunch Account Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by John Hamilton, seconded by Randy Alderton, and affirmed by all.

BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve budget transfers. See attachment.

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

BILL SCHEDULE APPROVED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the December General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $235,981.09.

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

President Robert Sawyer announced there were no executive sessions held since the November 14, 2007 board meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT - No report

B. CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER – No report

C. LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE – No report

D. C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE – On behalf of the association Mary Faulk welcomed the new board members.

COMMUNICATIONS

A. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

Justin Bish extended a welcome to the new board members. He reported the candy cane sale is currently being held. A dance will be held on February 15^th with the theme to be determined. Student Council representatives attended the District II meeting in Butler on November 28^th and are looking forward to hosting the spring conference on March 20, 2008.

B. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mike Drzewiecki talked about the November 27^th in-service activities: Jodie Burns, Education Talent Search and Todd Park, PSEA staff attorney were among the presenters. The CUP dance department will complete a presentation on anti-bullying and gossip on December 13^th. The school musical this year will be “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

C. ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mary Wolf also gave an update on the In-service day. Some of the workshops the teachers participated in were: 4Sight data analysis, e-Curriculum overview and the school law workshop as well. December is a very busy time in the elementary school as was evidenced in the list of activities for December.

D. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Pappas presented the Keystone shaped plaques from the PDE to Mary Wolf and Mike Drzewiecki for the district meeting AYP on the PSSA scores. He also welcomed the new board members and asked for thoughts from the board regarding holding a training for new members as well as incumbent members, titled “Roles and Responsibilities. The PSBA training would be held in February. Mr. Pappas will pursue the training if the board is in agreement.

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to permit Mr. Pappas to schedule the PSBA training in February.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The following are comments and concerns voiced at the meeting:

1. Teresa Haines inquired about an anti-bullying campaign for the elementary school since it has shown signs of success in the high school. Mrs. Wolf explained the program is designed for students from high school down to fifth grade. Mr. Sawyer said Mrs. Wolf would take her comments into consideration and look into the possibility of some type of program for K-4^th grades.

2. Wendy Kennedy expressed her concerns about the availability of someone manning a 2-way radio at the school to field calls from bus drivers during inclement weather or other situations. Mr. Pappas will review the current situation with Mrs. Robertson and the board will assign new members to the Transportation committee in January.

3. Mary Anne Stewart, former band parent president, spoke in support of the music program at Clarion-Limestone and asked the board “not to diminish” the program. Mr. Sawyer assured the parent there has been no discussion among the board regarding this issue.

OLD BUSINESS

ATHLETIC GUIDELINES APPROVAL TABLED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to table approval of the Athletic Guidelines.

2^nd AND FINAL READING 0F POLICY 810 – TRANSPORTATION

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the second and final reading of the revision to Policy 810 – Transportation, as presented.

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

2008-09 REAL ESTATE TAX INCREASE NOT TO EXCEED INDEX

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to adopt a resolution not to raise the 2008-09 real estate taxes above the index of 6.2%.

EMS TAX RENAMED TO LOCAL SERVICE TAX

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to adopt a resolution renaming the Emergency and Municipal Service Tax to a Ten Dollar ($10.00) Local Service Tax.

V. NEISWONGER APPROVED AS MENTOR TEACHER

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the supplemental contract of $550 for Val Neiswonger as mentor English teacher to Marissa Cumo-Widmer.

2007-08 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS ISSUED

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to issue the following 2007-08 supplemental contracts, pending receipt of all required legal documents:

Head Baseball Coach Brad Frazier $2,250

Assistant Baseball Coach Wally Simpson $1,500

Head Softball Coach Rhonda Smith $2,250

Assistant Softball Coach Jewel Felgar $1,650

Head Girls’ Track Coach David Schirmer $2,250

SAT Preparation B. Aaron & V. Neiswonger $175/course

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

ATHLETIC VOLUNTEERS APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the following athletic volunteers, pending receipt of all required legal documents:

Boys’ Baskebtall volunteers - David Ferguson & JJ Ferguson

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

STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCOUNT APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the following student activity account:

# 27 - Physics Club

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

PERSONNEL ISSUES

Personnel issues taken into executive session, no action taken.

TAX COLLECTORS PERMITTED TO MAKE DEPOSITS INTO S & T ACCOUNT

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to permit the tax collectors – Daphne Himes, Sandy Himes, Mildred Shofestall, Deb McKissick, Karen Simpson and Beverly Burkett to make deposits directly into the Clarion-Limestone Area School District tax collectors account at S & T Bank.

2007-08 SUBSTITUTES APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to approve the following 2007-08 substitutes, pending receipt of all required legal documents:

Todd Martin – Social Studies

Charlene Holabaugh – Aide/Clerk/Secretary

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

BUS DRIVER APPROVED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the following 2007-08 bus drivers, pending receipt of all required legal documents:

Alderton Busing – Ron Battaglia

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

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 PM to executive session on a motion made by Bill Holabaugh, seconded by Randy Alderton, and affirmed by all.

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Donna M. Smith, Secretary

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS