MARCH 19, 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 high school cafeteria.
Members Present: Mike Cyphert, John Hamilton, Robert Sawyer, Molly Greenawalt, Gene Smith, Fred Port, Mark Angel, Randy Alderton and Bill Holabaugh
Members Absent: None
Administration Present: Theodore Pappas, Superintendent
Donna Smith, Secretary
Brenda Reitz, Business Manager
Mike Drzewiecki, High School Principal
Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal.
Rick Beggs,
Student Council Representatives Present: Justin Bish
Faculty Present: Mary Faulk
Others Present: Cameron Schirmer, Byron E. George, Tracy George, Bill Bish, Wendy Kennedy, Teresa Haines, Eileen Henry, Brian Caldwell, Sue McQuade, Guy McQuade, Casey McQuade, Gary Sproul, Sue Sproul
News Representative Present: Tom DiStefano, The Clarion News; Lindsay Sturgeon, The Tri-County Sunday
ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA
Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to modify the March 19, 2008 agenda to add Item G – approval of Nate Simpson as volunteer baseball coach. The motion was affirmed by all.
MINUTES ADOPTED
Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to adopt the minutes of the February 13, 2008 committee meeting and the February 20, 2008 regular meeting. The motion was affirmed by all.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The January and February General Fund Treasurer’s Report(s) were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Randy Alderton, seconded by John Hamilton, and affirmed by all.
ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT
The January and February Activities Account Report(s) were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Bill Holabaugh, seconded by Randy Alderton, and affirmed by all.
SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT REPORT
The January and February School Lunch Account Report(s) were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Randy Alderton, seconded by Mike Cyphert, and affirmed by all.
BUDGET TRANSFERS-NONE
John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the March General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $377,522.89.
Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes, Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; and Robert Sawyer, Yes. The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Casey McQuade, high school senior, received a plaque presented by Robert Sawyer on behalf of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors on his outstanding achievement as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist.
Byron E. George, Shippenville, was awarded his high school diploma by board president, Robert Sawyer and Theodore Pappas, Superintendent. Mr. George, a World War II veteran, enlisted into the U.S. Army Air Corps and would have graduated from Clarion-Limestone in June, 1943. Mr. George presented the school district with a picture of he and other veteran’s placing a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier on June 10, 2007.
Mrs. Eileen Henry, bus driver, inquired about the policy of providing medical proof to return to bus driving. Mr. Pappas will research and respond to her request.
A. RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT
Mark Angel reported on a special education services presentation by Jeff Brown. The operating budget for the 2008-09 school year will have a minimal increase. The board will be receiving the budget for review.
B.
Gene Smith reported support staff contract negotiations are progressing.
C. LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE
Bill Holabaugh reported funding issues, the statewide healthcare initiative and graduation assessments are in the forefront of discussion.
D. C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE
Mary Faulk reinforced in her newsletter to the professional staff of Robert Sawyer’s request for everyone to access the district homepage to download letters to the legislators regarding the budget funding shortfall.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
Justin Bish thanked the school board and administration for support them in their planning and hosting of the student council conference. He invited everyone to attend.
B. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Mike Drzewiecki provided the board with an agenda for the student council conference, a copy of the school newspaper, The Limestone Press and a copy of the program from the school play. The school play was “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. Mr. Drzewiecki reported 50+ students were involved in the cast of the play and an additional 50-75 were involved behind the scenes.
C. ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Mary Wolf reported on April 9, representatives from the IU will meet with the Title 1 teachers and classroom teachers to learn how to analyze data from the DIBELS assessment. PSSA Reading and Math tests will be administered. Several teachers volunteered to administer another 4Sight test to students. The Elementary Student Council has instituted “Student of the Month.” Read Across America Week and the PTO Book Fair are among elementary activities that were held
D. SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPORT-No Report
E. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Pappas congratulated the students on a successful play and extended appreciation for their flexibility because of the inclement weather. He recognized the student council for their leadership initiative. He spoke with Representative Fred McIlhattan concerning our budget plight. He has been in contact with an attorney regarding establishing a foundation.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT
Robert Sawyer announced the board of school directors met in executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel and informational matters as follows:
DATE TIME REASON
March 12, 2008 9:45 PM Personnel & Board Training
March 19, 2008 7:30 PM Personnel
OLD BUSINESS
ELECTIVE COURSE –
ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE TABLED
John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to table the adoption of the “Academic Study of the Bible” as an elective course was tabled.
Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, No, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; and Robert Sawyer, Yes. The motion carried.
2008-09
Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to
table the approval of the 2008-09
Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes;
John Hamilton, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes;
Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes;
SECTION 125
FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLAN DOCUMENTS APPROVED
Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to approve the Resolution, Account Service Agreement, Adoption Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan documents, as presented.
Roll call vote: John Hamilton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; and Robert Sawyer, Yes. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ALISSA COOPER
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED
Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to accept the resignation of Alissa Cooper as an elementary teacher effective June 2, 2008, as presented.
Roll call vote: Fred Port, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Randy Alderton, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; and Bob Sawyer, Yes. The motion
APPROVAL TO POST & FILL AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISOR SUPPLEMENTAL
Roll call vote: John Hamilton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Randy Alderton, No; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; and Robert Sawyer, Yes. The motion carried.
BRENDA SELKER APPROVED AS CLERK/SECRETARY/AIDE 2007-08 SUBSTITUTE
Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve Brenda Selker as a clerk/secretary/aide substitute, pending receipt of all required legal documents.
Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes;
John Hamilton, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes;
Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes;
JULIE SCHILL APPROVED
AS GUEST TEACHER 2007-08 SUBSTITUTE
Roll call vote: Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Randy Alderton,Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; and Robert Sawyer, Yes. The motion carried.
HOLLY FULLER
APPROVED AS VOLUNTEER SOFTBALL COACH
Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve Holly Fuller as a volunteer softball coach, pending receipt of all required legal documents.
Roll call vote: John Hamilton, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Randy Alderton,Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; and Robert Sawyer, Yes. The motion carried.
ACADEMIC SPORTS LEAGUE
Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, to approve the Academic Sports League to take an overnight field trip to Gettysburg National Battlefield, April 18, 19 & 20, as presented.
Roll call vote: Gene Smith, Yes;
John Hamilton, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; Molly Greenawalt, Yes;
Randy Alderton, Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes;
NATE SIMPSON APPROVED AS VOLUNTEER BASEBALL COACH
Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve Nate Simpson as a volunteer baseball coach, pending receipt of all required legal documents.
Roll call vote: Molly Greenawalt, Yes; Gene Smith, Yes; Mike Cyphert, Yes; Mark Angel, Yes; John Hamilton, Yes; Randy Alderton,Yes; Bill Holabaugh, Yes; Fred Port, Yes; and Robert Sawyer, Yes. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. on a motion made by Gene Smith, seconded by Mark Angel, and affirmed by all.
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Donna M. Smith, Secretary
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS