CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT              

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA   16258

NOVEMBER 19, 2008

 

President Robert Sawyer called the regular meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District Board of School Directors to order at 8:00 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School auditorium.

 

Members Present:  Randy Alderton, Mike Cyphert, Gene Smith, Bill Holabaugh, Molly Greenawalt,  

                               Robert Sawyer, Mark Angel, Fred Port and John Hamilton

Members Absent:  None

Administration Present:  Theodore Pappas, Superintendent

    Brenda Reitz, Business Manager

                                        Michael Drzewiecki, High School Principal

                                        Mary Wolf, Elementary Principal

                                        Wendy Young, Assistant High School Principal/Athletic         Director                                                    Donna Smith, Board Secretary

Student Council Representative(s) Present:  Ben Stewart

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk, Brad Frazier, Dave Schirmer, Linda Schirmer

News Representative Present:  Tom DiStefano, THE CLARION NEWS; Lindsey Sturgeon, THE TRI-COUNTY SUNDAY; Heather Leskanic, THE OIL CITY DERRICK

Others Present:  Approximately 48 in attendance (see attached)

 

SAVINGS BONDS PRESENTED

Mr. Drzewiecki explained that board members donate their mileage reimbursements to purchase savings bonds to recognize the academic achievement of students who were in grades 7 through 11 last year.  He thanked the Board for their donation and recognized the students for their dedication, commitment and effort in attaining high academic standards. Mr. Drzewiecki and Mr. Sawyer presented the bonds to the students.

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to modify the November 19, 2008 agenda to include item “K”, Consideration to replace Ted Pappas as the District Special Education Program Coordinator. The motion was affirmed by an 8-1 vote with a no vote by Bob Sawyer.

 

MINUTES ADOPTED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to adopt the minutes of the October 8, 2008 committee meeting and the October 15, 2008 regular meeting.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT(S)

The June through October General Fund Treasurer’s Report(s) were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Randy Alderton, seconded by Mike Cyphert, and affirmed by all.

 

ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT REPORT(S)

The June through October Activities Account Report(s) were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by John Hamilton, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, and affirmed by all.

 

SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT REPORT(S)

The June through October School Lunch Account Report(s) were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Mike Cyphert, seconded by Fred Port, and affirmed by all.

 

BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve budget transfers. See attachment.

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

 

BILL SCHEDULE APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the November General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $1,058,070.61.

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

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.        RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT – No report

B.         CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER – No report

C         LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE –No report

D.        C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE – No report

 

COMMUNICATIONS

A.        STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

Ben Stewart reported on student council activities. Candy cane sales will begin after Thanksgiving.  Approximately 100 students attended the fall dance.  The veterans were honored on Veterans Day with a special program.

B.         ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

  Mary Wolf shared 2007-08 PSSA results with the board in addition to a list of upcoming elementary activities.  She also reported on a successful Veterans Day celebration.

C.        HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

            Mike Drzewiecki provided the board with the high school 2007-08 PSSA results.  The high      school also held a Veterans Day program and told the board he was proud of our students as        they acknowledged each of the visiting veterans. 

D.        SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – No report

E.         SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

            Ted Pappas announced the postponement of the consolidation meeting on December 4th at the request of Clarion Area.  He presented the Keystone Achievement awards to Mrs. Wolf and         Mr. Drzewiecki for both schools achieving AYP on PSSA exams for two consecutive years.

F.         BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT – No report

G.        OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS – No reports

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

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

 

            DATE                         TIME             LOCATION                           REASON       

            November 5, 2008       7:00 PM           Clarion-Limestone HS              Personnel

            November 12, 2008     7:00 PM           Clarion-Limestone HS  Personnel

 

           

            DATE                         TIME              LOCATION                           REASON

            November 12, 2008     10:00 PM         Clarion-Limestone HS  Personnel

            November 19, 2008       7:00 PM         Clarion-Limestone HS  Personnel

            November 19, 2008     10:15 PM         Clarion-Limestone HS  Personnel

 

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The following persons provided public comment:

 

Jamie Hesdon, Clarion Township – Budget concerns, superintendent leadership, reestablishing trust

Rodger Powell, Union Township – Booster Club fundraising efforts in light of budget situation

Greg Nugent, Clarion Township – Transportation

Greg Rhoads, Limestone Township – Budget clarification

Wendy Kennedy, Clarion Township – Proper procedure for addressing the board

Larry Jamison, Limestone Township - Budget, revenue posting

Rick Tote, Clarion Township –Sports complex update

Bonnie Hubauer, Clarion Township – Marching band

 

Upon the completion of the public comment period at approximately 9:30 P.M., School Board Director and Board President, Robert Sawyer submitted his letter of resignation from the board effective November 19, 2008.  Vice President Randy Alderton then presided over the meeting.

 

Randy Alderton thanked Bob for serving on the board.

 

OLD BUSINESS - None

 

2008-09 SUBSTITUTE(S) APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the following 2008-09 substitute(s), pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

   1.  Roger Alderton – Aide                                   4.  David Slagle – Social Studies

   2.  John Castrelos – Social Studies                       5.  Barbara Stahlman – Practical Nurse

   3.  Jacob Kepler – Biology

 

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

 

2008-09 GUEST TEACHER(S) APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the following “Guest Teacher(s)” for the 2008-09 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

                                 1.  Jean Mitrosky

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008-09 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S) APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the following 2008-09 supplemental contract(s), pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

       1.  Stephen “Gus” Simpson         Elementary Girls’ Basketball Coach                  $   521

       2.  Nathan Simpson                    Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach                      $2,258

       3.  J.J. Ferguson             Head Junior High Boys’ Basketball Coach        $1,825

 

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

 

2008-09 VOLUNTEER COACHES AND COACHING INTERNS APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the following 2008-09 volunteer coaches and coaching interns pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

                    

         1. Corrina Sternthal                  Boys’ Basketball Intern Coach

                        2. David Ferguson                    Boys’ Basketball Volunteer

 

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

 

FIRST READING FOR THE REVISION TO POLICY 801, PUBLIC RECORDS

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, of the first reading for the revision to Policy 801, Public Records.

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

 

FIRST READING OF POLICY 800, RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICY

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, for the first reading of Policy 800, Records Management Policy with the solicitors review.

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

 

DONNA SMITH APPOINTED OPEN RECORDS OFFICER

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to appoint Donna Smith as Open Records Officer in accordance with the Open Records Law.

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

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC RECORDS REVIEW AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE TABLED

 Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to table the establishment of a “Public Records Review and Management Committee” until the next board meeting.

 

ANITA MCMASTER LEAVE WITHOUT PAY APPROVED

Molly Greenawalt made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to grant leave without pay to Linda McMaster, from February 9 – 13, 2009 as presented.

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

 

PLANCON PART K ACKNOWLEDGEMENT APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to acknowledge receipt of the PlanCon Part K, Project Refinancing for the Issuance of General Obligation Notes Series A of 2008 to Refund General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2003, as presented.

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

 

T. PAPPAS TO BE REPLACED AS DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to replace Ted Pappas as the District Special Education Program Coordinator as soon as a suitable replacement is found.

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 PM to executive session on a motion made by Gene Smith, seconded by Molly Greenawalt, and affirmed by all.

 

 

 

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                                                                        Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                        BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS