BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS 2/13/2017 [7:30PM-9:30PM] @ District Office Boardroom 02-13-2017 APPROVED MINUTES 1. Pledge of Allegiance Minutes The West Perry Board of School Directors met on Monday, February 13, 2017, in the District Office Boardroom. Mr. Dan Rice, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. The meeting opened with Board members and audience members standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Roll Call Minutes Mr. Boose - Here Mrs. Dell - Here Ms. Egolf - Here Mrs. Fry - Here Mrs. Kent - Here Mr. Kling - Absent Mr. D. Rice - Here Mrs. J. Rice - Here Mr. Thiemann - Absent Present: 7 Absent: 2 (Kling, Thiemann) Others present at the meeting were: Dr. O'Brien, Lenny Jumper, Stevie Davis, Dr. Snyder, Kristi Wickard, Stephanie States, Scott Kelley, Joe Stasyszyn, Lucas Clouse, Steven White, Paula Jones, Chris Young, Renee LeDonne, Chris Rahn, Jeff Sims, WPEA Vice President, Luke Roman, PCT, 20-25 students/teachers/ citizens.

3. Approval of Minutes Minutes Mr. Kent moved, seconded by Mrs. Fry, to approve the January 9, 2017 Board minutes as presented. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

4. Treasurer's Report Minutes The Board members had no questions about the Revenue and Expense report for January 2017.

At the end of January, the total revenue for the month was approximately $1 million with a Year to date total of approximately $24.5 million. By the end of January, last year, we had received 63.45% of our budgeted revenue; this year is a little higher at 64.55%. As for expenditures at the end of January, the total for the month was approximately $1.8 million with a Year to date total of approximately $20 million. By the end of January, last year, we had disbursed 53.27% of our budgeted expenditures; this year is marginally higher at 54.29%. On a personal note, this is the last year of my third term as school board director and I will not be running for reelection. I would like to thank all the staff and administration for their continued dedication to the students and the school district. Feb ruary 14th is the first day to circulate nomination petitions. Petitions must be filed by March 7th.

Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Kent, to approve the Treasurer's Report for January 2017.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

5. Board Committee Reports Minutes A. Capital Area Intermediate Unit: Mrs. Rice reported the CAIU met on January 26th with an early morning breakfast for recognition of Board members; a short presentation about a hospital program to help in-patient students was given; budget was discussed and is out to district's for approval - no increase to the capital amount to districts, but is increasing due to PSERS and salaries, indirect cost rate that is charged for services is going down.

B. Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical School: Mrs. Rice reported a West Perry student, in the welding program, gave a presentation on a new program that lets them design pictures onto a piece of metal.

C. Harrisburg Area Community College: Mrs. Dell reported a meeting was held on February 1st; proposal for budget was discussed and approved by HACC Board of School Directors; West Perry's projections are continuing to decrease; difference in payment scenario; HACC was operating on a deficit but was better than the majority of community colleges; fewer students taking classes; bigger deficit than what they projected; HACC feels comfortable as to where they are right now; state budget has a huge impact.

D. School Boards Association: Mrs. Dell reported nationally there is a lot happening; biggest news locally are the changes being discussed to our tax structure; under a lot of insecurity in regards to what will happen to West Perry since we rely heavily on property taxes.

E. Athletic Committee: Mr. Rice reported the meeting for Thursday is being postponed, but the committee will be meeting on May 18th; Hall of Fame applications will be the highlight of that meetings agenda, please bring any nominations to the coaches attention.

F. President's Report: Mr. Thiemann was absent from the meeting, but Mr. Rice urged audience members to contact your legislators; spoke with Senator DiSanto who does not speak highly of public education; noted he will not be seeking re-election as a school board member when his term is up.

6. Approval of Bills Minutes Mr. Kent moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the regular monthly bills as presented.

Mrs. Dell asked questions concerning the following checks: Page 10; Check #103692; payable to Best Line Equipment; $1,106.00: What was the equipment/rental for? Dr. O'Brien noted this was the lift rental to change lights in the parking lots and gymnasiums.

Page 12; Check #103691; payable to Appalachia Technologies LLC.; $1,750.00: Dr. Snyder noted Appalachia is our managed network service provider. Pay based services ($1,250.00), and project based service invoices as well (pricing based on project).

2 of 8 Mr. Rice also commented on the increase in legal services fees. A fair amount of that is right -to -know requests that have been received.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

7. Special Presentations Minutes 1. Building Presentations - Principals High School: Mrs. Jones noted changes to the technology education program; development of TSA (Technology Student Association) - Mr. Shipp, Mr. Kembring, and two students gave a PowerPoint presentation on their experience. They placed 1st in the event even with a penalty.

Middle School: Mrs. LeDonne gave a PowerPoint presentation on WPMS Study Island Mid-year benchmark report. She explained this data is used for content area scope and sequence, scheduling, what courses are offered, differentiation of instructional time, and planning for interventions.

New Bloomfield: Mr. Clouse shared a presentation on the Walking Club which is new at New Bloomfield. Students get off the bus and walk the halls for approximately 5-10 minutes before classes start. This is building student stamina, creates social time, staff members volunteer to come in about 15 minutes early to walk with the kids, no child has not wanted to walk. If a child is not feeling well, they get off the bus and go to the nurse's office.

Carroll: Ms. Wickard gave information based on data after the second marking period; 75 students had perfect attendance; there are still attendance concerns in certain areas, but have had a decrease in the second marking period; Girls on the Run has 32 students participating and that starts February 14th.

Blain: Mr. Young noted today was the 100th day of school. He gave a 100 days smarter presentation; several activities throughout the day in regards to counting and other problem solving items to get to 100; each student brought 100 of an item from home.

2. Staff/Student Spotlight - Dr. O'Brien and Mr. Young Mr. Young presented a staff spotlight certificate to Mrs. Mary Shenk for her dedication to Blain Elementary. This year marks her 30th year working for West Perry School District and all 30 years have been at Blain Elementary. Words used by staff and students to describe Mrs. Shenk are support, help, educator, nurse, kindness. Mr. Young also presented student spotlight certificates to Ava Beaston and Bryan Mejia Moreno. Ava is a 5th grade student in Mrs. Rice's class who helps read books and sight cards with Bryan. She also helps him with other skills and acts as a role model to the younger students.

3. District Guidance Counselors - Ms. States Ms. States noted last week was national school counselor’s week. This week is to draw attention to what school counselors provide to students. Ms. States acknowledged our district guidance counselors and thanked them for everything they do for the students at West Perry.

8. Superintendent's Report Minutes Dr. O'Brien addressed the following:

3 of 8 1. There are two Board members that have announced they will not be running for re -electio n. Being a school board member takes a lot of dedication and time.

2. There are a lot of good things going on at Vo-Tech.

3. PSBA and elected officials: Approximately $16 million from our $40 million budget is from property taxes. Dr. O'Brien noted that the four area superintendents met with Senator DiSanto to share concerns about school districts being underserved. We were concerned about the lack of respect in regards to what educators do on a daily basis. The county and townships will still tax properties, and school district will be able to tax if they have a large debt service.

4. Two buildings need a substantial amount of work (Carroll Elementary and West Perry High School). Urged everyone to contact their Senators and Representatives. Keep them answering questions that they are reluctant to answer. Urged people to stay informed about what is going on.

9. Recognition of Visitors Minutes 1. West Perry Education Association: Jeff Sims, WPEA Vice President, noted public education has been in the cross hairs lately; politics is the biggest challenge to school districts; local control is being taken away and moved into the state level. WPEA has a great relationship with Dr. O'Brien and Dr. Snyder and all administrators; entering a battle ground at this time in public education. Please contact representatives in Harrisburg; looking forward to working together in the future.

2. West Perry Education Support Professional Association: No one present

3. Other: None

10. New Business Minutes 1. Mrs. Fry moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve the 2017-2018 District Academic Calendar. Mrs. Dell noted she is pleased with the first student day, but is concerned with the second week of school. This is a full week, and it may be rough if it’s hot for the two buildings that do not have air conditioning. All members present voted in the affirmative: Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

2. Mr. Kent moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the athletic training services contract with Central PA Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (CPRS) and the West Perry School District for a term beginning August 1, 2017 and ending July 31, 2022 (5 years). The cost for the 2017-2018 year will be $42,000.00, with a 3% increase each year for the remaining four years. All members present voted in the affirmative: Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

3. Mrs. Rice moved, seconded by Mrs. Fry, to approve the proposed Change Order #1 from Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for the Blain Elementary masonry project. This change order is an additional cost in the amount of $20,487.25. All members present voted in the affirmative: Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No 4. Mr. Kent moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the proposal for Energy Performance Contracting Services to McClure Company.

4 of 8 Dr. O'Brien noted this is earmarking Carroll for this project. This is to evaluate Carroll Elementary to get solid number in regards to updating the building. Mr. Mark Gallick from McClure Company was present. All members present voted in the affirmative: Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

11. Personnel Items a. Resignations Minutes Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve resignation items 1-3: 1. Steve Johnson, West Perry Middle School, Social Studies Teacher, resignation due to retirement, effective the end of the 2016-2017 school year. 2. Nancy Holley, West Perry Middle School, Learning Support Paraprofessional, resignation due to retirement, effective the end of the 2016-2017 school year. 3. Carrie Sofranek, New Bloomfield Elementary, Custodian-Evening, resignation due to retirement, effective June 30, 2017.

Dr. O'Brien and the Board noted they are sad to see them leave, but wished them well with future endeavors.

All members present voted in the affirmative: Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

b. Leave of Absence Minutes Mrs. Rice moved, seconded by Mrs. Fry, to approve leave of absence items 1-2: 1. Catherine Wolfe, Carroll Elementary, Fifth Grade Teacher, is requesting a sabbatical leave of absence, effective February 14, 2017 through the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Mrs. Wolfe has met all requirements for said leave in accordance with the agreement between West Perry School District and the West Perry Education Association.

2. Éowyn Durham, West Perry High School, Itinerant Learning/Emotional Support Teacher, is requesting a paid leave of absence from approximately May 30, 2017 through the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Mrs. Durham has met all requirements for said leave in accordance with the agreement between West Perry School District and the West Perry Education Association.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

c. Employment - All Pending Receipt of Required Documentation Minutes Mrs. Fry moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve Employment items 1-2: 1. Kristin Stephens, Carroll Elementary, Long-term Substitute, Fifth Grade Teacher, effective February 14, 2017 through the end of the 2016-2017 school year; Salary: $90.00 per day with no benefits (if assignment is greater than 45 consecutive days, salary will be based upon Board policy 305). Ms. Stephens will be filling the vacant position of Catherine Wolfe, due to leave of absence, Personnel, Item 11.b.1 of the February 13, 2017 Board agenda. 2. Shannon Smith, West Perry School District, Annex, Maintenance and Transportation Secretary, effective February 14, 2017; Salary: $10.00 per hour. Mrs. Smith will be filling the vacant position of Stephanie Smith due to resignation, Personnel, Item 11.a.2 of the December 12, 2016 Board agenda. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

5 of 8 Mrs. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve Employment item 3: 3. Eric Berger, West Perry School District, Annex, Maintenance Technician, effective February 15, 2017; Salary: $16.00 per hour. Mr. Berger will be filling the vacant position of Michael Irvine due to resignation, Personnel, Item 11.a.4 of the July 11, 2016 Board agenda.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

Mr. Kent moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve Employment items 4-6: 4. Susan Lape, West Perry Middle School, Custodian-Evening, effective February 14, 2017; Salary: $9.50 per hour. Ms. Lape will be filling the vacant position of Earl Krone due to retirement, Personnel, Item 11.a.2 of the January 9, 2017 Board agenda. 5. Alexandra Shambaugh, New Bloomfield Elementary, Instructional Aide – Title 1, 5 ½ hours, effective February 14, 2017; Salary $9.50 per hour. Ms. Shambaugh will be filling the vacant position of Penny Reisinger due to transfer, Item 11.c.1 of the January 9, 2017 Board Agenda. 6. Andrea Biezad, Carroll Elementary, Special Education Paraprofessional, 5 ½ hours, effective February 14, 2017; Salary $9.50 per hour. Ms. Biezad will be filling the vacant position of Tammy Bretz due to transfer, Item 11.b.1 of the December 12, 2016 Board Agenda. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No Mrs. Dell moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve Employment item 7: 7. The Administration is recommending approval of the 2016-2017 West Perry School District Supervising and Non-Supervising volunteers.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

Mr. Kent moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve Employment items 9-8: 8. Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher Aides:

• Heather Nickel • Jacqueline Rinehart

9. Bus/Van Drivers:

• Cathleen Kiner for Dum's Bus Service • Dalene Wentz for Dum's Bus Service • Lynn Sheffer for Dum’s Bus Service

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mrs. Fry, to approve Employment item 10: 10. The Administration is recommending the following coaches for approval: (Title IX note: The filling of these previously Board-approved positions does not imbalance gender equity).

• Aaron Morrison, JV Coach; Stipend: $1,685.30. • Don Seager, JV Assistant Baseball CO-Coach; Stipend: $668.15. • Josh Bell, JV Assistant Baseball CO-Coach; Stipend: $668.15. • Jared Weibley, Boys' Middle School 8th Grade Soccer Coach; Stipend: $1,999.35. • Austin Foose, Boys' Middle School 7th Grade Soccer Coach; Stipend: $1,112.60. • Maggie Reisinger, Girls' 9th Grade Coach; Stipend: $1,299.35. Ms. Reisinger will be replacing Brad Dittmer.

6 of 8 • Cameron Boisvert, Girls' 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Coach; Stipend: $1,147.60. Mr. Boisvert will be replacing Maggie Reisinger. • Drayton Koser, Volunteer Baseball Coach • Kora Zeigler, Volunteer Coach • Harold Kiner, Volunteer Softball Coach

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

12. Education Minutes 1. Federal Programs Update: Dr. Snyder stated this is the final year of the KtO grant; participating school districts applied for an Innovation award, Pre-K program was chosen, $25,000 award - need to produce a video; on site visit from state team April 10th. We will know if West Perry won in June.

2. Mrs. Dell moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the 2017 Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) amended sponsorship agreement. Mrs. Dell noted the capital portion will be eliminated in 5 years.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

3. Mr. Kent moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve the contract between West Perry School District and TherAbilities, Inc. for the 2017-2018 school year not to exceed $103,160.00.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

4. Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mrs. Fry, to approve a tuition waiver for senior, Leah Maggs, to complete the 2016-2017 school year at West Perry High School, and graduate from the West Perry School District.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

13. Fiscal Minutes 1. Mrs. Rice moved, seconded by Mrs. Fry, to approve the adoption of 2017-2018 Preliminary Budget. Mrs. Dell questioned if the special request items are included, if so, she would be voting no. Mrs. Davis said they are not included. This is the same budget that was posted for public inspection at the January meeting. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Boose - Yes Mrs. Dell - Yes Ms. Egolf - Yes Mrs. Fry - Yes Mr. Kent - Yes Mr. D. Rice - Yes Mrs. J. Rice - Yes Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No 2. Mrs. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) General Operating Budget for the 2017-2018 Fiscal year.

7 of 8 A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Boose - Yes Mrs. Dell - Yes Ms. Egolf - Yes Mrs. Fry - Yes Mr. Kent - Yes Mr. D. Rice - Yes Mrs. J. Rice - Yes Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

3. Mrs. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the following lunch prices for the 2017-2018 school year:

• Elementary Lunch - $.10 increase from $2.20 to $2.30 • Secondary Lunch - $.10 increase from $2.55 to $2.65 and all tiered lunch prices increase by $.10.

Mrs. Rice noted the cafeteria is contracted out and run at a deficit. Mrs. Dell noted the application for free/reduced lunches is on the home page of the website, please take advantage of it.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried: 7 Yes 0 No

14. Adjournment Minutes With no further business to discuss, Mrs. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kent, to adjourn the regular meeting. Mrs. Dell asked if the new high school doors have arrived. Dr. O’Brien noted they have been ordered and should be in very soon. They will be installed as soon as they are here.

Mr. Rice noted the artwork in the boardroom was done by middle school art students. He also noted the Board met in executive session for personnel and legal matters prior to the regular meeting.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried 7 Yes 0 No

The meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Stevie Jo Davis Board Secretary

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