CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA   16258

SPECIAL VOTING MEETING

JUNE 23, 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, Mark Angel, Fred Port, Bill  Holabaugh and Gene Smith

Members Absent:  John Hamilton, Molly Greenawalt

Administration Present:  Theodore Pappas, Superintendent

Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

Donna Smith, Board Secretary.

News Representative Present:  Heather Lekansic, The Oil City Derrick; Josh Walzak, Tri-County Sunday

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk

Others present:  Brian Caldwell, Val Miller, Martha Booth, Karen McClune

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to accept the June 23, 2008 agenda with modifications. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

The May General Fund Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Mike Cyphert, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, and affirmed by all.

 

ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT

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

 

BILL SCHEDULE APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve the June General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $516,014.88.

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

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - None

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT

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

 

            DATE                         TIME             REASON       

            June 18, 2008              10:00 PM         Personnel

            June 23, 2008              7:00 PM           Personnel

 

OLD BUSINESS – None

 

2008-09 BUDGET ADOPTED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to adopt the 2008-09 school budget in the amount of $11,693,125.

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

 

2008-09 TAX STRUCTURE SET

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to adopt the following tax structure to support the 2008-09 school budget:

 

Real Estate Taxes                                                                             Per Capita Taxes

Clarion County 67.55 (was 63.45 mills)                                            Act 511          $5
Jefferson County 25.51 (was 24.78 mills)                                          Section 679    $5

Penalty 10%/Discount 2%                                                                    Penalty 5%/Discount 2%

 

Real Estate Transfer Tax                                                                 Earned Income Tax

Clarion County         .5%                                                                                   1%

Jefferson County      .5%

 

Local Service Tax                                                                              Local Service Tax                 

$  5.00 – Clarion Township                                                                  $10.00  - Millcreek Township

$10.00 – Limestone Township                                                  $10.00 -  Corsica Borough

$10.00 – Strattanville Borough                                                  $10.00 – Union Township       

 

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

 

2008 HOMESTEAD/FARMSTEAD EXCLUSION REOLUTION APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the 2008 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution, as presented.

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

 

2007-08 DAILY TRANSPORTATION RATE REVISIONS APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the following 2007-08 daily transportation rates:

 

 

Contractor

Bus – Run

2007-2008 Daily Contract Rate Approved 10/17/2007

2007-2008 Final Daily Contract Rate

Alderton Busing

2 – Regular

$164.72

$167.84

 

28 – Regular

$241.72

$246.42

 

 

 

 

Barbara George

5 – Regular

$222.06

$225.32

 

5 – Activity

$41.72

$40.76

 

11 – Regular

$240.36

$248.50

 

11 – Activity

$44.69

$42.13

 

12 – Regular

$322.62

$330.71

 

16 – Regular

$174.98

$177.11

 

 

 

 

Haines Busing

1 – Regular

$275.98

$280.88

 

3 – Regular

$300.77

$301.17

 

6 – Regular

$213.57

$217.11

 

6 - Vo-Tech

$63.37

$64.47

 

6 – Activity

$60.91

$60.63

 

 

 

 

Maurice Haugh

13 – Regular

$265.94

$274.33

 

13 – Activity

$48.24

$49.89

 

 

 

 

Rossey Busing

Bus 17 - Regular

$259.95

$275.49

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

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

 

2008 TAX COLLECTION INSTALLMENT PLAN APPROVED

Mark Angel made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the resolution to authorize the collection of school property tax in installments, as presented.

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

 

W. YOUNG HIRED – HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL & ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to hire Wendy Young as High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at a combined base salary of $59,965 plus benefits, effective July 1, 2008.

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

 

It is noted Mark Angel’s no vote is not against Wendy Young, but rather against filling the position in the 2008-09 school year.

 

TEACHER HANDBOOKS APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the elementary and high school teacher handbooks, as presented.

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

 

2008-09 SUPPLEMENTAL POSITION RESIGNATION ACCEPTED- D. EGGLETON

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to accept the resignation of Davey Eggleton as 2nd Assistant Football Coach.

Roll call vote: Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Robert Sawyer, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; and Fred Port, 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.  Dan Alderton                    2nd Assistant Football Coach                             $2,215

     (moved from 3rd assistant to 2nd assistant)

 

2.  Doug Knepp                    3rd Assistant Football Coach                             $1,981

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM on a motion made by Randy Alderton, seconded by Mike Cyphert, and affirmed by all.

 

 

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                                                                        Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                        BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS