CLARION-LIMESTONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT              

4091 C-L SCHOOL ROAD, STRATTANVILLE, PA   16258

OCTOBER 15, 2008

 

 

President Robert Sawyer called the regular meeting of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District    Board of School Directors to order at 8:30 PM in the Clarion-Limestone Area High School cafeteria.

 

 Members Present:     Robert Sawyer, Bill Holabaugh, John Hamilton, Randy Alderton, Fred Port, Mike Cyphert, Gene Smith, Molly Greenawalt, Mark Angel

 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 Representatives Present:  Ben Stewart

Faculty Present:  Mary Faulk

News Representative(s) Present:  Lindsay Sturgeon, The Tri-County Sunday

Others Present:  Teresa Haines, Brian Caldwell, Wendy Kennedy, Jamie Hesdon, Jamie Mahle, Greg Rhoads, Marti Booth

 

ACCEPTING OR MODIFYING THE AGENDA

John Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to modify the October 15, 2008 agenda to add Item “M”, creating and filling a part-time elementary aide position. The motion was affirmed by all.

 

MINUTES ADOPTED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to adopt the minutes of the September 10, 2008 committee meeting and the September 17, 2008 regular meeting.  The motion was affirmed by all.

 

BILL SCHEDULE APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the October General Fund bill schedule in the amount of $757,386.79.

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

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.        RIVERVIEW INTERMEDIATE UNIT

            Mark Angel reported the Intermediate Unit is in the process of approving a Records      Management Policy.  The district will need to inform the Intermediate Unit by December 5th if        we want them to provide special education services for the 2009-2010 school year.  On                  Tuesday, October 21st, Secretary of Education Zahorchak will be speaking at a reception    and       will present the Keystone Achievement Awards.

 

B.                 CLARION COUNTY CAREER CENTER

            John Hamilton reported “The Educator” a semi-truck rebuilt by students at the Career Center    was an exhibit in the ALF Parade.  The board is anticipating the adoption of the “Stem          Initiative” a       program geared toward minorities and driven toward career and technical education.

C.                 LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE

            Bill Holabaugh received a PSBA Action Alert on Senate Bill 1258 which would eliminate           the right of school districts to challenge property assessments.

D.                 C-LAEA REPRESENTATIVE

            In honor of Boss’s Day, Mary Faulk extended a thank you to district administrators and            thanked them for their efforts on behalf of the association.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

A.    STUDENT SENATE REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

        Student Council President, Ben Stewart, announced an upcoming dance to be held on November 7th.  The theme will be “A Walk in the Park.”  In honor of Veteran’s Day red, white and blue stars will be displayed in the hallway.  The stars will have Veteran’s Day messages on them.

B.    HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

        High School Principal, Mike Drzewiecki reported the Clarion County Canine Unit was at the school on September 25th.  A safety sweep was performed and no violations were identified.  He also provided a list of upcoming high school events including a Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Red Ribbon Week and a visit and performance by the Young Americans.

C.    ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mary Wolf shared positive feedback on the Lutherlyn trip with the board.  The field trip was a “huge success” as voiced by teachers, students and parents. Elementary Intramurals are up and running with 118 students having paid the $5.00 fee to participate.  Mary extended a thank you to Boy Scout Troop 61 of Corsica for maintenance of the nature trail.

D.   SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPORT- No Report

E.   ASSISTANT HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

      Wendy Young congratulated the girls’ Cross County team for winning the KSAC championship and wished them well at Districts. 

F.  BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT

   Brenda Reitz received notification from the state that they are re-writing the guidelines of the RFP for the food service program.  There will be a mandatory meeting in Pittsburgh to review the guidelines.

G.   SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

                       Superintendent Pappas gave an update on the “Duel Enrollment Program.”  A higher number of     participants this year will exhaust the grant money in the first semester.  This will change how parents are charged for the second semester.  Parents will be notified of their financial responsibility if there child wishes to take classes in the second semester.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT

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

 

DATE                          TIME               LOCATION                            REASON       

October 10, 2008        7:00 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone H.S.            Personnel

October 15, 2008        7:30 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone H.S.            Personnel

October 15, 2008        9:30 P.M.         Clarion-Limestone H.S.            Personnel

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The following person(s) provided public comment:

Greg Rhoads, Limestone Township, requested a copy of the Budget Transfers to be approved at tonight’s meeting.

Jamie Hesdon, Clarion Township, inquired about the progress of the district office webpage.

Wendy Kennedy, Clarion Township, asked about the proper procedure for meeting with the board.

 

CENTRAL OFFICE EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTIONS APPROVED

Item A of new business was addressed prior to considering Item A of old business.

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, to approve the following job descriptions for central office employees: Board Secretary/Administrative Assistant to Superintendent; Pupil Transportation Director/Business Office Assistant;  Payroll/Benefits Manager;  Accountant

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

 

CENTRAL OFFICE EMPLOYEE WAGE INCREASE APPROVED

Fred Port made a motion, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, to approve a 3% increase in compensation for central office employees.

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

 

P. PEZZUTI RESIGNATION ACCEPTED– JR. HIGH HEAD BOYS’ BASKETBALL COACH

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mark Angel, to accept the resignation of Phil Pezzuti as Junior High Head Boys’ Basketball Coach for the 2008-09 school year.

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

 

2008-09 DAILY TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS APPROVED

Gene Smith made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to approve the following 2008-09 daily transportation contracts: 

 

Contractor

Run

Daily Rate

Alderton Busing

2 - Regular

$176.38

Alderton Busing

2 - IC

$50.00

Alderton Busing

28 - Regular

$244.72

Alderton Busing

28 - IC

$50.00

Alderton Busing

Van 1

$1.33/mi.

Alderton Busing

Van 2

$1.33/mi.

Barbara George Busing

5 - Regular

$263.85

Barbara George Busing

11 - Regular

$211.22

Barbara George Busing

11 - Activity

$50.50

Barbara George Busing

12 - Regular

$316.88

 

Contractor

Run

Daily Rate

Barbara George Busing

13 - Regular

$287.52

Barbara George Busing

16 - Regular

$195.94

Barbara George Busing

16 - Vo-Tech

$55.73

Haines Busing

1 - Regular

$276.59

Haines Busing

3 - Regular

$290.81

Haines Busing

6 - Regular

$225.78

Haines Busing

6 - Vo-Tech

$67.38

Haines Busing

6 - Activity

$65.48

Haines Busing

7 - DuBois/Milestones

$222.79

Haines Busing

7 - Milestones

$209.38

Haines Busing

Van 8 - W/C

$1.38/mi.

Haines Busing

Van 9 - Preschool

$1.33/mi.

Rossey Busing

17 - Regular

$273.02

Rossey Busing

Van 4

$77.18

Jill Alderton

Home to C-L HS

IRS Rate

Debbie Miles

Home to C-L HS

IRS Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

2008-09 GUEST TEACHER(S) APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to approve the following “Guest Teacher(s)” for the 2008-09 school year, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

      1. Elizabeth Linnan           2. Jason Hackwelder        3. Tracy Miller

 

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

 

2008-09 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT(S) ISSUED

Mike Cyphert made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to issue the following 2008-09 supplemental contracts, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

      1. Lindsay Wiefling                     Jr. High Volleyball Co-Coach                           $469.50

      2. Lauren Wiefling                      Jr. High Volleyball Co-Coach                           $469.50

      3. Frank Wolbert                       Head Softball Coach                                        $2,190

      4. Jason Craig                            Jr. High Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach        $1,460

 

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

 

 

LUTHERLYN STIPENDS APPROVED

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve a $67.50 compensation for each of the following 5th grade Lutherlyn field trip chaperones:

 

         1.  Bill Black        2. Mickey Truman        3.  Brad Frazier            4. Karen Williams, L.P.N.

 

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

 

2008-09 SUBSTITUTE(S) APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Fred Port, to approve the following 2008-09 substitutes, pending receipt of all required legal documentation:

 

         1.  Cherie Schultz – Elementary                4. Allison Fox-Clerk/Aide/Cafeteria/Custodian

         2.  Rosemary Wolbert – English 7-12                  5. Alissa Cooper - Elementary 

         3.  Lauren Wiefling – Elementary              6. Barbara Hancox - Biology

 

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

 

CAFETERIA SUBSTITUTE 2008-09 WAGE RATE APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve the 2008-09 cafeteria substitute wage rate at $7.60 per hour.

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

 

LEAVE WITHOUT PAY GRANTED TO BILLIE CLARK

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by John Hamilton, to grant leave without pay to Billie Clark, cafeteria worker from October 21,2008 through November 7, 2008, as presented.

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

 

LINDA PRESTON HIRED AS 3 ½ HOUR PER DAY CAFETERIA WORKER

Bill Holabaugh made a motion, seconded by Randy Alderton, to hire Linda Preston as a 3 ½ hour/day cafeteria worker, pending receipt of all required legal documentation.

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

 

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE STUDY APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, for approval of administration to permit the Pennsylvania Department of Education to perform the “Management Assistance Study.”

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

 

FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE APPROVED – CAROLYN SIAR

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Gene Smith, to approve intermittent Family Medical Leave for Carolyn Siar beginning approximately October 21, 2008.  The leave will run concurrent with her sick, personal and    vacation days, as presented.

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

 

PART-TIME ELEMENTARY AIDE POSITION APPROVED

Randy Alderton made a motion, seconded by Mike Cyphert, for administration to create and fill a part-time elementary aide position.

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM on a motion made by Gene Smith, seconded by Bill Holabaugh, and approved by all.

 

 

 

 

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                                                                       Donna M. Smith, Secretary

                                                                       BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS