CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA  16258

FEBRUARY 20, 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, Gene Smith, Fred Port, Bill Holabaugh, Molly Greenawalt,

                               Mike Cyphert, Mark Angel, Robert Sawyer

Members Absent:  John Hamilton

Administration Present:  Theodore Pappas, Superintendent

                                        Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

                                        Donna Smith, Board Secretary

                                        Mike Drzewiecki, High School Principal

                                        Rick Beggs, Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director

                                        Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

                                        Rick Sherman, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds

Student Council Representatives Present:  Justin Bish

Faculty Present: Mary Faulk

Others Present:  Karen Sturgeon

News Representative Present:  Tom DiStefano, THE CLARION NEWS; Lindsay Sturgeon;TRI-COUNTY SUNDAY                                 

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to accept the February 20, 2008 agenda as presented.

 

MINUTES ADOPTED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to adopt the minutes of the January 9, 2008 regular board meeting and the January 16, 2008 regular board meeting.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, 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; and Robert Sawyer, Yes.   The motion carried.

 

BILL SCHEDULE APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the February General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $302,671.85.

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

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.                 RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT - None

B.                 CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER - Gene Smith reported support staff negotiations are ongoing. 

C.        LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE – Bill Holabaugh noted legislation was passed for           “Open Records Law”    reform, one change is the shift of the burden to the entity that holds the   records when a request for records is made.  Graduation guidelines and the budget are all items          of interest.

D.        C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE - Mary Faulk reported the Relay for Life will be held on June 20 & 21.  The event will be held at our football field and will be titled, “We’re Off to Seek a Cure.”

 

COMMUNICATIONS

A.                 STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT – Justin Bish reported the blood drive on February 20th was a success.  The organization is busy preparing for the Student Council Conference on March 20th.  Currently 18 schools are attending with more registrations coming in every day.

B.                 HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT - Mr. Drzewiecki reported the Clarion County Sheriff’s office presented a MADD: “Broad Band” program regarding adolescents and making positive choices.  The Guidance staff will receive training for a pilot program dealing with the dangers and consequences of drunk driving. The Dual Enrollment grant is in the process of being submitted. The school musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat”, will be held March 6-8.

C.        ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT - Mary Wolf reported there has been an    overwhelming response to the “Mobile Dentist Program” and another day has been added. An       Act 80 day was held February 18th, one highlight was Bill Sanders presentation on being a           Life-Toucher.”  Mrs. Wolf also commended her staff for their focus on living healthy.  A        “healthy staff is a happy staff.”

D.        SUPERVISOR OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS REPORT – Rick Sherman thanked his staff           for their efforts. He reported numerous computers were donated to Goodwill, saving the             district the disposal fee.

E.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Mr. Pappas attended the IU6 Superintendents Legislative trip in January and met with a number of legislators and members of the PDE.   One area of            concern is the effect tolling of I-80 would have on school buses. Graduation competency tests     were also discussed.  He will attend a meeting on February 27th regarding the reassessment        of Clarion County property.  The gas lease proposal is expected soon.  Mr. Pappas and             Brenda Reitz attended a seminar on February 20th reviewing the proposed school          funding in          the Governor’s budget.      

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - None

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. Sawyer announced that the board of school directors met in executive session on February 13, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. and February 20, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. for personnel reasons.

 

TAX COLLECTORS EXONERATED FROM DUPLICATES

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to exonerate the tax collectors from the 2007 duplicates.

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

 

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, for the approval of the Articulation Agreement for dual enrollment between Clarion University and the Clarion-Limestone Area School District for the 2008-09 school year. 

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

 

ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH NATURAL GAS PRICING

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, giving the administration the authorization to establish natural gas pricing at their discretion.

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

 

BUS DRIVERS APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the following 2007-08 bus drivers for the listed contractors, and approve as substitute drivers for other bus contractors, pending receipt of all required legal documents:

 

                  Maurice Haugh                      Roger Alderton

                    Carol Klepper                           Jodie Shaffer

                    Kelly Laux

 

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

 

GUEST TEACHER APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve Douglas Ward as a “Guest Teacher” for the 2007-08 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documents:

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

 

DAY-TO-DAY SUBSTITUTES APPROVED

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

 

                              Alex Hartzell - Physical Education (K-12)        

                              Ashley Master – Elementary Education

                              Cary A. Curll – Social Studies 

                              Amy Snyder-Aide/Cafeteria/Clerk

                              Billie Clark – Aide/Cafeteria

 

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

 

E. FAULK RESIGNATION ACCEPTED –JR. HI. ASSISTANT VOLLEYBALL COACH

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to accept the resignation of Erin Faulk as Junior High Assistant Volleyball Coach.

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

 

 

LISA HILL HIRED – JR. HI. ASSISTANT VOLLEYBALL COACH

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to issue a $450 2007-08 supplemental contract to Lisa Hill as Junior High Girl’s Volleyball Assistant Coach, pending receipt of all required legal documents.

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

 

M. BOOTH RESIGNATION ACCEPTED – BAND FRONT ADVISOR

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to accept the resignation of Martha Booth as Band Front Advisor.

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

 

MODIFICATION TO THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the modification to the 2007-08 school calendar changing March 24, April 18 and May 29, 2008 to make up days for snow days on February 1, 12 and 13, 2008.

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

 

MODIFICATION TO THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the modification to the 2008-09 school calendar changing April 8, 2009 from a snow/makeup day to a regular school day, May 28, 2009 from an in-service day to a snow/makeup day and add May 29, 2009 as an in-service day.

Roll call vote: 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

 

FARMERS NATIONAL BANK APPROVED AS DEPOSITORY

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve Farmers National Bank as a depository for the 2007-08 school year.

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

 

TRANSPORTATION DAILY RATES APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the following 2007-08 transportation contract revisions for Haines Busing:

 

          Date                          Bus #                           Daily Rate     

      01/07/08-Add student              7                                $260.13

      01/08/08-Student absent          7                                $228.24

      01/24/08-Student absent         7                                 $268.58

 

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

 

 

 

PARTIAL RE-ROOFING BID ACCEPTED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the bid of $115,000 presented by TRS Roofing, Inc. for the partial re-roofing project for the Clarion-Limestone Elementary and High Schools, as presented.

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

 

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN PUBLIC NOTICE APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the public notice of the asbestos management plan as follows:

 

The Clarion-Limestone Area School District has prepared and submitted an Asbestos Management Plan for each school building in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act and the EPA Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Final Rule and Notice. The plan was developed and prepared by Volz Environmental Service after a thorough inspection of the buildings by certified personnel.           

 

A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan has been placed in the District Administrative Office located in the Clarion-Limestone Junior/Senior High School.  This plan is available for inspection by the public during regular business hours without cost or restrictions. Copies of the plan will be provided upon request at a nominal fee.

 

Any questions concerning this plan should be directed to Richard Sherman, Asbestos Program Coordinator, 4091 C-L School RD, Strattanville, PA  16258; Phone (814)764-5111.

 

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

 

PSBA STANDARDS OF EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ADOPTED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to accept the PSBA Standards for Effective School Governance, as presented.

Roll call vote: 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.

 

BID #1 – 2008-09 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES AWARDED

 

Bids received:

           

            AGF Company                                                 $23,192.58

            All American Poly                                                         $  1,276.00

            Central Poly Corporation                                              $  7,690.70

            Fagan Sanitary Supply                                      $  3,083.20

            Interboro Packaging                                                     $     699.10

            Janitors Supply, Inc.                                                     $14,150.17

            Joseph Gartland, Inc.                                                    $     316.00

            Pyramid School Products                                              $  1,626.58

            Sam Tell and Son, Inc.                                      $  8,623.39

            Unipak Corp.                                                               $     811.25

 

Recommendations:  Accept the lowest bid to meet specifications and/or service as follows:

 

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to accept the lowest bid to meet specifications and/or service as follows:

 

            AGF Company                                                 $  3,463.08

            Interboro Packaging                                                     $     249.60

            Janitors Supply, Inc.                                                     $  9,926.43

            Pyramid School Products                                              $     126.79

 

                                                                        TOTAL                       $13,765.90

                                                                        2007-08 TOTAL         $13,098.63

 

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

 

S. CLINGER - SERVICE AGREEMENT APPROVED FOR ACCESS BILLING

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve a Contracted Service Agreement with Stephanie Clinger to provide services related to School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) coordination and completion of service documentation, as presented.

Roll call vote: 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.

 

ELECTIVE COURSE – “ACADMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE” – TABLED

Adoption of the “Academic Study of the Bible” as an elective course was tabled for further review and discussion.

 

R. BEERBOWER GRANTED LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to grant a leave without pay to Roslyn Beerbower, Child Specific Aide, from February 20, 2008 through March 19, 2008.         

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

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM on a motion made by Randy Alderton, seconded by Bill Holabaugh and affirmed by all.

 

 

                                    ______________________________

                                                                       Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                       Board of School Directors