CONRAD WEISER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Robesonia, Pennsylvania
AGENDA B FOR OCTOBER 4, 2017 7:30 p.m. – Conrad Weiser High School Library
BOARD COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE MINUTES
At 7:25 p.m., President Mark D. Leidich called to order a special meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Conrad Weiser Area School District, followed by the pledge to the flag of the United States of America.
Present for the Meeting Board Members William T. Carl Jr., Francis J. Kaczmarczyk, Gary G. Neider, Bret A. B. Sabold, Tammy Starner Wert, Keegan K. Worley and Mark D. Leidich
School Personnel Randall A. Grove, Ryan R. Giffing, Robin L. Robertson, Jessica Head, Robert G. Galtere, Randy V. Neider, Janet C. Heilman, Nicole C. Moore, Scott R. Michael and Stacy L. Miller
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE - Gary G. Neider, Chairperson
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Starner Wert, 1. RLR RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Administration, the Transfer – HS Food Service Board of School Directors of the Conrad Weiser Area School District Worker ratify and approve the transfer of Patsy Witman, Middle School Food Service Worker, from a 4 hour PT Food Service Worker to a PT 4.5 hour Food Service Worker at the Middle School, effective October 2, 2017.
Note: This is a replacement for Terri Swisher (resigned).
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Neider, Sabold, Starner Wert, Worley and Leidich ………….……………….………………….…… 7
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Starner Wert, 2. RLR Accepts with regret, the resignation of Cynthia Tobias Part-time Resign – MS Food Service Food Service Worker at the Middle School, effective October 4, Worker 2017.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Neider, Sabold, Starner Wert, Worley and Leidich ………….……………….………………….…… 7
-1- 10/04/17 Motion by Neider, Seconded by Starner Wert, 3. RAG ratifies and approves tuition reimbursement for faculty. Tuition Reimbursement - Faculty (attachment A-1)
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Neider, Sabold, Starner Wert, Worley and Leidich ………….……………….………………….…… 7
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Starner Wert, 4. RAG approves the employment of Brittani Biscanti, 816 Broadcasting Rd, Certified Instructional Wyomissing, PA, 19610 as a full-time (7 hour/day) certificated Aide instruction aide at East Elementary, at an hourly rate of $12.15, effective date October 5, 2017.
Note: This is a replacement for Steven Long (resigned)
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Neider, Sabold, Starner Wert, Worley and Leidich ………….……………….………………….…… 7
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Kaczmarczyk, 5. RLR ratify and approve the employment of Kellie Munger, 354 W Penn PT Food Service Worker Ave, Robesonia, PA 19551, as a Part-time (2 hour/day) Food Service Worker at West Elementary, at an hourly rate of $10.00, effective October 2, 2017.
Note: This is a new position
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Neider, Sabold, Starner Wert, Worley and Leidich ………….……………….………………….…… 7
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Kaczmarczyk, 6. RAG approves the employment of Julie L. James, 4613 10th Avenue, LTS – East Intervention Temple, PA 19560, as a long-term substitute for Mary Jo Freeborn, Specialist Intervention Specialist at East Elementary School, at a daily rate of $246.01 in accordance with the 2017-18 salary schedule, pending receipt of all required documentation.
Note: Education level: Masters Graduate School: SUNY Cortland Certification: Education Literacy Experience: Various LTS positions Employment: To be Determined Initial Assignment: LTS Intervention Specialist – East
Note: Should the regular employee return prior to the end of the leave, the long-term employment is terminated.
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This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Neider, Sabold, Starner Wert, Worley and Leidich ………….……………….………………….…… 7
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Kaczmarczyk, 7. RAG approves the employment of Megan Yeich, 548 West Washington Hire – 6th Grade Science Street, Wernersville, PA 19565, as an academic year Professional Employee in the Conrad Weiser Area School District at a yearly salary of $50,200 (Bachelor +24- Step 4) in accordance with the 2017-18 salary schedule, pending receipt of all required documentation.
Note: Education level: Bachelors Under Graduate: Pennsylvania State University Certification: Elementary Education Experience: 3 Years at Solanco School District Employment: To be Determined Initial Assignment: 6th Grade Science
Note: This is a replacement for Karen Mihalik (resigned)
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Neider, Sabold, Starner Wert, Worley and Leidich ………….……………….………………….…… 7
Information Items:
1. RAG The first day of employment for Kelly Pearsall, Middle School MS Counselor
Counselor, is October 16, 2017.
2. RAG The last day of Lead Learner for Jessica Head is September 22, Lead Learner 2017.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Worley, Seconded by Carl, Adjourned 7:32 p.m.
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BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Conrad Weiser High School Library October 4, 2017 7:45 p.m.
Budget & Finance Committee Francis J. Kaczmarczyk, Chairperson Dennis J. Manbeck Bret A. B. Sabold Keegan K. Worley Robin L. Robertson, Administrative Liaison
1. RLR Audit for 2016-2017
2. RLR Kidspeace placement
3. JLH Special Education Agreement with the BCIU
4. RLR Approves the exoneration of property ID #74434704818292, Exoneration of taxes located on E Mountain Avenue in Robesonia, PA, in the amount of $73,300 and owned by Womelsdorf-Robesonia Joint Authority form School Real Estate taxes beginning August 28, 2017.
Note: The parcel is unimproved, wooded land that has been split off from a larger parcel and will be used by the Authority as a watershed.
5. RLR Other
6. Public Comment
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CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MINUTES Conrad Weiser High School Library October 4, 2017 7:00 p.m.
Curriculum Committee Tammy Starner Wert, Chairperson William T. Carl Jr. Bret A. B. Sabold Ryan R. Giffing, Administrative Liaison
1. RGG Discussion: Early Dismissals for Department Meetings
2. RRG approves the Ski Club members, under the direction of John Rohm and Zachary Musser to attend a skiing trip at OKEMO, Vermont on Thursday, January 18 through Sunday, January 21, 2018.
Note: The cost to the district will be none; student funded. The trip will leave on Thursday, January 18, after final exams; teachers will only miss their in-service time.
3 RRG Approves the Social Studies Department, under the direction of Kenny Bright and John Rohm to take approximately 100 students on a Washington, DC Trip, May 18, 2018
Note: There is no cost to the district; students will pay for all costs.
4. RKB Requests permission to conduct the bi-annual survey of school students in the 6th and 8th grade students to learn about their behavior, attitudes and knowledge concerning alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and violence. The ‘Pennsylvania Youth Survey,’ or PAYS, is sponsored and conducted every two years by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
5. Public Comment
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR COMMITTEE MINUTES Conrad Weiser High School Library October 4, 2017 7:00 p.m.
Extra-Curricular Committee Keegan K. Worley, Chairperson Francis J. Kaczmarczyk Mark D. Leidich Scott R. Michael, Administrative Liaison
1. SRM approves the Winter Coaches (paid positions):
Coach Sport Position Years 2017 Salary Kristen Simons Winter Manager Head 6 $3,864.27 Brian Zechman Bowling Head S.H. 8 $2,649.58 Billy Harrison Boys Basketball Head S.H. 8 $4,900.4 Phil Stricker Boys Basketball Asst. S.H. 3 $3,335.27 Jael Galman Boys Basketball JV S. H. 1 $3,219.87 Tony Casamassa Boys Basketball Head J.H. 38 $4,118.02 Vincent Natale Boys Basketball Asst. J.H. 11 $2,707.27 Ashley Gartner Varsity Cheer Head S.H. 4 $1,842.97 Kaitlyn Mensch Asst. Var. Cheer Asst. S.H. 2 $1,330.13 Jen Byrne Head JH Cheer Head J.H. 2 $1,467.35 Mark Owens Girls Basketball Head S.H. 9 $5,193.95 Jeremy Hall Girls Basketball JV S.H. 4 $3,410.16 Kate Yoh Girls Basketball Asst. S.H. 6 $1,671.65 Keith Malone Girls Basketball Asst. S.H. 3 $1,671.65 Zach Meredith Girls Basketball Head J.H. 4 $2,881.68 TBD Girls Basketball Asst. J.H. TBD Wrestling Head S.H. TBD Wrestling Asst. S.H. Tony Wirebach Wrestling Head J.H. 3 $2,951.94 Andy Dautrich Wristling Asst. J.H. 2 $2,395.15
*Returning coaches salaries reflect a 2% increase
2. SRM approves Winter Volunteer Coaches (unpaid):
Denny Redcay – Boys Basketball Matt Sowers – Boys Basketball Jeff Sowers – Boys Basketball Darren Gartner – Wrestling Pete Chamberlain - Wrestling Gary Yeager – Varsity Cheerleading Brandin Zechman – Bowling
-6- 10/04/17 3. Rescind the approval on July 12, 2017 for the following extra-curricular position, personnel and salary for the 2017-18 school year:
Name Position Yrs. Salary
Jim Hess JV Girls Soccer 18 $3,199.88
4. Ratify and approve the following extra-curricular position, personnel and salary for the 2017-18 school year:
Name Position Yrs. Salary
Jim Hess JV Girls Soccer 18 $2,133.24
5. RLR Approval of district clubs and organizations for insurance purposes only
6. SRM Other
7. Public Comment
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FACILITIES/PROPERTY COMMITTEE MINUTES Conrad Weiser High School Library October 4, 2017 7:00 p.m.
Facilities/Property Committee Dennis J. Manbeck, Chairperson Gary G. Neider Eric A. Lutz, Administrative Liaison
1. EAL Discussion, re: Master Plan Study Update
2. EAL Discussion, re: CWE MYCO Ductwork
3. EAL Discussion, re: CWMS Chiller Work
4. EAL Other
5. Public Comment
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES Conrad Weiser High School Library October 4, 2017 7:45 p.m.
Human Relations Committee Gary G. Neider, Chairperson William T. Carl Jr. Mark D. Leidich Tammy Starner Wert Randall A. Grove, Administrative Liaison
1. RAG approves tuition reimbursement for faculty. (Attachment A-1)
2. RAG approves the employment of substitute teachers for the 2017- 18 school year at the rate of $105.00 per day. (Attachment A-2)
3. RLR approves the employment of substitute support staff personnel for the 2017-18 school year at the rate of $9.00/hour. (Attachment A-3)
4. RAG Possible additional approvals on October 18, 2017:
K-8 Special Education Itinerant Special Education Transportation Aides Noon-time Aides PT Food Service Worker ES Teacher for Weiser Decision PT Special Educational Aides Parental Leave LTS HS PE Certificated Instructional Aides
5. RAG Discussion: IT Intern
6. RAG Special Education numbers at East Elementary School
7. Public Comment
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