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1 February 9, 2015 the West Perry School District Board of School February 9, 2015 The West Perry School District Board of School Directors met on Monday, February 9, 2015, in the District Office Board Room. An Executive session for personnel matters was held at 7:00 PM prior to the regular meeting. President Charles Thiemann called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting opened with board members and audience members standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Board members response to roll call: Mr. Boose - here Mrs. Dell - here Mrs. Egolf - here Mrs. Fry - here Mr. Kent - here Mr. Kling - here Mr. Rice - here Mrs. Rice - here Mr. Thiemann - here Members Present: 9 Members Absent: 0 OTHERS PRESENT Others present at the meeting were: Dr. Michael O’Brien, Dr. Nancy Snyder, Lucas Clouse, Chris Rahn, Renee LeDonne, Stevie Davis, Liz Derr, Joe Stasyszyn, Duane Wright, Scott Kelley, Shawn Skethway, Kristi Wickard, and approximately 25-30 teachers/students/citizens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 19, 2015 Mr. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2015 Board meeting. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 9 Yes 0 No TREASURER’S REPORT Mr. Kent, Mrs. Davis, and Dr. O’Brien met the morning of Thursday, Revenue and Expense Report February 5, 2015. Treasurer’s Report We had some discussion about the earned income tax. Our year to date collection is about 40% of the budgeted amount. The same time last year was about 48%. The amount budgeted for the year, is virtually the same at, approximately $4 million. An 8% shortfall at years end would constitute a $500 thousand deficit. We will continue to monitor the situation. At the end of January, the total revenue for the month was approximately $776 thousand with a year to date total of approximately $22 million. By the end of January the previous year, we had received 64.32% of our budgeted revenue; this year is slightly lower at 62.33%. As for expenditures at the end of January, the total expenditures for the month were approximately $3.2 million with a year to date total of approximately $18.2 million. By the end of January the previous year, we had disbursed 51.43% of our budgeted expenditures; this year is marginally higher at 52.33%. CAPTAX Executive board meeting was held on January 21st, in the Harrisburg office. We have started the interview process for a new Executive director. Jim Buffington would like to retire at the end of 2015. 1 Mrs. Dell asked if the revenue base deficit is due to earned income tax difference. Mr. Kent stated that is a large part of it. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Capital Area Intermediate Unit Mrs. Rice stated there was a meeting held on January 22nd. There was discussion from the Director of Curriculum Services noting the CAOLA enrollment has surpassed 3000 students registered for online courses across the 24 districts as well as some of the other districts throughout Pennsylvania. About half of those students are full-time online students. Also on February 19th and 21st, the CAIU has been instrumental in the planning process of a program on WITF, Real Life Real Issues Drugs & Young People. This is a program about the drug situations in surrounding counties. The CAIU was also part of a special audit to look at the CAIU contracts to make sure they were correct and complete. There are several upcoming events that some of our students may be participating in. Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Mr. Kling and Mrs. Rice stated the Carpentry program went to Las Vegas, Technical School Nevada to compete in a National Builder’s competition. There were five teams from across the nation competing. Our team placed 3rd out of 5th. The Vo-Tech continues to go over their budget to prepare for the next school year. Harrisburg Area Community College Mrs. Dell stated there was nothing new to report from HACC. Pennsylvania School Boards Mrs. Dell gave an overview of some of the new bills that are being presented: Association House Bill 210 - regarding the PlanCon process; House Bill 168 – removing the Keystone Exams as part of high school graduation requirements; House Bill 177 – establish Academic Standards through Common Core. PSBA is trying to provide some clarity to school districts on the new background check (Act 168). Mrs. Rice stated there will be a Spring Round-Up held in Mechanicsburg, but was not sure of the date. Mr. Thiemann summarized concerns related to district buildings, PlanCon, Tax Index, PSERS, and the impact that they have on the budget process. He asked Board members to reach out to elected officials and let them know what the school districts are experiencing. APPROVAL OF BILLS Regular Bills Mr. Kent moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to approve the regular bills as presented. A copy is attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 9 Yes 0 No SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Dr. O’Brien gave a power point presentation giving an overview of the requirements for passing the Keystone Exams which will be required for graduation starting with the class of 2017. He urged everyone to contact their state representative and voice their opinion concerning these tests. Mr. Thiemann noted the artwork displayed in the Boardroom was from the West Perry Middle School, under the instruction of Mrs. Miller. He also noted the Youth Art Days will take place in the district at the end of the month. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Ms. Wickard recognized Mrs. Sarah Morrison, second grade teacher, and 2 Staff and Student Spotlight her second grade students for collecting items to send to her classmate’s brother while serving in Afghanistan. They generously donated items and made care packages to send to the troops. The following students were present at the Board meeting for recognition: Jada Brown, Ethan Rea, Sadie Innerst, Dominic Innerst, Kennah Ellerman, Austin Lyons, Tanner Zeigler, Saleen Hoffman, Jorgi Sanno, Lily Potter, and Sara Shumaker. WPHS and CPAVTS Horticulture Mr. Rahn recognized Antonia Mitchem, who attends CPAVTS and is enrolled in and Landscaping Student Spotlight the Horticulture/Landscaping program. Miss Mitchem won two awards for arrangements that were entered into the AG-ED Horticulture exhibit at the PA Farm Show this year. Mr. Bruhn not only highlighted her work, but also noted she is a role model student that leads by example. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS West Perry Education Association Mr. Wright had nothing to report West Perry Education Support No one present. Professional Association Other None NEW BUSINESS 2015-2016 District Academic Calendar 1. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mrs. Fry, to approve the 2015-2016 District Academic Calendar. A copy is attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 9 Yes 0 No Job Descriptions Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the following job descriptions; items 2-4 under New Business. 2. Revised Technology Facilitator job description. 3. Technology Support Specialist Level II job description. This replaces the previous Technology Support Technician position. 4. Technology Support Specialist Level I job description. This replaces the previous Technology Support Technician position. A copy of the job descriptions are attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 9 Yes 0 No Personnel 5. Mrs. Fry moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve Personnel items a-d: a. Sally Keller, West Perry High School, Certified School Nurse, resignation due to retirement, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. b. Donna Powell, West Perry High School, Secretary – Inventory & Purchasing, Level 1, 245 days, resignation effective February 6, 2015. c. Beverly Leigh, Blain Elementary, Office Aide, resignation due to retirement, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. d. Tiffany Fry, Varsity Field Hockey, Head Coach, resignation effective January 14, 2015. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 9 Yes 0 No Leave of Absence e. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mr. Rice, to approve the following leave of absence items 1-4: 1. Ashley McMillen, West Perry High School, English Teacher, is requesting a paid leave of absence from approximately April 27, 2015 3 through August 20, 2015 to be followed by an unpaid Family Medical Leave of Absence from approximately August 24, 2015 through November 19, 2015. Mrs. McMillen has met all requirements for said leave in accordance with the agreement between West Perry School District and the West Perry Education Association. 2. Rachel Mleczko, Blain Elementary, Reading Teacher – Title I, is requesting a paid leave of absence from approximately March 20, 2015 through March 30, 2015 to be followed by an unpaid Family Medical Leave of Absence from approximately March 31, 2015 through the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year. Mrs. Mleczko has met all requirements for said leave in accordance with the agreement between West Perry School District and the West Perry Education Association. 3. Erica Weibley, Carroll Elementary/West Perry High School, Speech and Language Clinician, is requesting a paid leave of absence from approximately April 14, 2015 through April 29, 2015 to be followed by an unpaid Family Medical Leave of Absence from approximately April 30, 2015 through the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year. Mrs. Weibley has met all requirements for said leave in accordance with the agreement between West Perry School District and the West Perry Education Association. 4. Beverly J. Martin, Blain Elementary, Learning Support Aide, is requesting an unpaid leave of absence for Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Mrs. Martin will be using four personal days in conjunction with this leave on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 through Monday, February 23, 2015.
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