WARRIOR RUN SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014 High School Auditorium 7:00 PM
Call to Order Open with Pledge to the Flag Roll call Appointment of secretary pro tempore Additional comments on agenda items On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 there was an Executive Session held at 6:00pm for student disciplinary matters. On Tuesday, May 13, 2014 there was an Executive Session held at 7:00 pm to handle a student disciplinary matter. Approval of Bills: General Fund – $ 2,065,965.24 Cafeteria Fund – $ 96,643.61 Capital Reserve - $ 0.00
Approval of minutes for the following meetings: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, April 14, 2014 Special Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Board Work Session, Monday, May 5, 2014
Superintendent’s Report and Recommendations:
1. Presentations: 19. Intercom Upgrade Quote for Middle School Classroom Innovation Grant – WREF 20. Intercom Upgrade Quote for High School Robotics 21. Refinancing Options 2. 2014/2015 Budget Approval 22. Bid Approval of Paving Project 3. Adoption of Taxes 23. Adjudication of Student 2014-1 4. Resignations 24. Adjudication of Student 2014-2 5. Employment 25. Adjudication of Student 2014-3 Instructional 26. Student Board Representative Report Classified 27. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors Athletics 28. Adjournment of the Regular Meeting Activities Treasurer – School Board 6. Substitutes 7. Family Medical Leave Request (1) 8. Delinquent Tax Exoneration 9. Class of 2014 Graduating Seniors 10. 2014/2015 Educational Goals 11. Summer School Partnership 12. Field Hockey Camp Request 13. Facilities Usage Requests 14. Citation for Warrior Run Olympics 15. Contracted Mowing 16. Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Resolution 17. 2014/2015 Lycoming County Career and Technology Budget 18. Industrial Arts Bids
Board Agenda –May 20, 2014 Page 1 of 8 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS May 20, 2014
1. PRESENTATIONS:
Classroom Innovation Grant- Warrior Run Education Foundation- Andrew Bieber, Chairperson for the Warrior Run Education Foundation will be present to award the first three Classroom Innovation Grants for Teachers in the amount of $1,000 each. The award recipients will be: o Melissa Jackson who will be doing a pilot program with tablet computers in her kindergarten classroom to more effectively engage her students in their reading and math instruction. o Steve Wagner and Cathy Grow will be establishing The Defenders Café as a business at the high school run by students from a variety of special education programs located in the high school. o Jason Reed will be purchasing a digital telescope to extend a new astronomy unit in Honors II Physics. He is planning to pick two to four days out of the school year to host astronomy nights on the school grounds where members of the class and the public will be invited to study the stars while incorporating STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) into his curriculum. Robotics- Members of our middle and high school Robotics team will be present to share some of their current work and their robots that recently competed in the Rage in the Cage at the Lycoming Mall.
2. 2014/2015 BUDGET APPROVAL – Attachment # 1
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the adoption of the final income and expense budget in the amount of $20,592,475 for the 2014/2015 school year.
3. ADOPTION OF TAXES
The final budget currently requires the following taxes to be levied to support the final 2014/2015 Income and Expense budget. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Increase/ A. Real Estate 2013/14 2014/15 (Decrease) Montour County 9.89 mills 11.09 mills 1.20 mills Northumberland Cty. 57.28 mills 59.96 mills 2.68 mills Union County 10.42 mills 10.71 mills .29 mills
B. Five Dollars ($5.00) Per Capita Tax under the School Code of 1949 as amended.
C. Act 511 Taxes as follows: Per Capita $ 5.00 Earned Income 1.3% Real Estate Transfer: Gregg Twp. .5% Delaware Twp. .5% Lewis Twp. .5% Watsontown Boro .5% McEwensville Boro .5% Turbotville Boro .5% Anthony Twp. .5% Limestone Twp. .5%
Board Agenda –May 20, 2014 Page 2 of 8 4. RESIGNATIONS – Attachment # 2
The District has received letters of resignation from the following individuals. The Superintendent recommends Board approval:
Shelly Daubert, aide assigned to the Watsontown Elementary School, effective April 25, 2014.
Jessie Delany, as Class of 2016 advisor, effective the end of the 2013/2014 school year.
Allen Bowman, second shift custodian assigned to the Middle School, effective immediately.
5. EMPLOYMENT – Attachment # 3
Instructional
Speech Language Pathologist
The Special Education Supervisor and Elementary Principal are recommending the Board approve the employment of Destiny Roehrig as a Speech Language Pathologist assigned to Watsontown Elementary and the Middle School, effective the 2014/2015 school year. Ms. Roehrig will be placed on the second step of the salary schedule for an individual with a Master’s Degree at $40,992.00 with benefits as prescribed in the collective bargaining agreement.
Emotional Support/Autistic Support Teacher
The Special Education Supervisor and Middle School Principal are recommending the Board approve the employment of Kaitlyn Grant as an Emotional Support/Autistic Support Teacher assigned to the Middle School, effective the 2014/2015 school year. Ms. Grant will be placed on the first step of the salary schedule for an individual with a Bachelor’s Degree at $38,776.00 with benefits as prescribed in the collective bargaining agreement. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Long Term Substitute Emotional Support/Autistic Support Teacher
The Special Education Supervisor and Elementary Principal are requesting Board approval of the employment of Dawn Hoffman as a long term substitute Emotional Support/Autistic Support Teacher, assigned to Turbotville Elementary School, effective the 2014/2015 school year. Ms. Hoffman will be placed on the second step of the salary schedule for an individual with a Master’s Degree at $40,992.00 with benefits as prescribed in the collective bargaining agreement. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Classified
Transfer
The Superintendent is requesting Board approval of the transfer of Jennie Williams from the position of Secretary III at Watsontown Elementary to Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, effective Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Mrs. Williams’ salary will be set at $25,350.00 per year. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Summer Painters
The Buildings and Grounds Supervisor is requesting Board approval of Craig Kling, Lisa Lutcher, Thomas Aunkst, and Lori Day for employment as Summer Painters, at the hourly rate of $9.35, effective Monday, June 9, 2014. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Board Agenda –May 20, 2014 Page 3 of 8 Athletics
Athletic Director
The High School Principal is requesting that the Board approve the employment of Nathan Butler, physical education teacher assigned to the high school, as the Athletic Director, effective the 2014/2015 school year. Mr. Butler’s contract will have a salary stipend of $10,000 per year. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Coaches
The High School Principal and the Athletic Director are recommending the following individuals to serve as a coach for the 2014 spring season. The Superintendent recommends Board approval:
Coach Appointment Salary Logan Hendershot Assistant Junior High – Soccer 1 year contract $ 1,729.00
The High School Principal and the Athletic Director are recommending the following individuals to serve as coaches for the 2014/2015 fall season. The Superintendent recommends Board approval:
Coach Appointment Salary Logan Hendershot Assistant Varsity – Boys’ Soccer 1 year contract $ 2,635.00 Alecia Gold Assistant Varsity – Girls’ Soccer 1 year contract $ 2,635.00 Michaela Detrick Head Varsity – Cheerleading 1 year contract $ 3,552.00 Andrea Heller Head Junior High - Cheerleading 1 year contract $ 2,170.00 Mark Burrows Head Varsity – Football 2 year contract $ 5,643 / To be determined Christopher Long JV Assistant Varsity – Football 1 year contract $ 3,584.00 William Michael JV Assistant Varsity – Football 1 year contract $ 3,584.00 Jason McCormick JV Assistant Varsity – Football 1 year contract $ 3,584.00 Richard Gardner Head Junior High – Football 1 year contract $ 3,173.00 Pierce Wilson Assistant Junior High – Football 1 year contract $ 2,791.00 Timothy Welliver Assistant Junior High – Football 1 year contract $ 2,791.00 Elizabeth Brobst Assistant Varsity – Field Hockey 1 year contract $ 2,635.00 Thomas Williams Head Junior High – Cross Country 1 year contract $ 1,300.00
Strength and Conditioning Co-Coaches
The High School Principal and Athletic Director are requesting that the Board appoint Christopher Emory and Stephen Davis to share the duties as Strength and Conditioning Coaches beginning July 1, 2014 with a contract running through June 30, 2015. Each will be paid a stipend of $6,000 per year. We are asking that Kurt Wertman be approved as substitute on an as-need basis. With this agreement we will offer 52 weeks of coverage for our strength and conditioning program, not to exceed 14 hours per week. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Volunteer Coaches
The High School Principal and the Athletic Director are recommending that the following individuals be approved as volunteer coaches for the 2014/2015 fall season. The Superintendent recommends Board approval:
Volunteer Sport Volunteer Sport Robert Rohm Football Suzie Watts Cross Country Greg Watson Football Justine Snyder Field Hockey Dan King Football
Board Agenda –May 20, 2014 Page 4 of 8 Activities
The High School Principal is requesting that Cathy Grow, high school teacher, be approved as a co-advisor for the Class of 2016. Mrs. Grow’s salary for this position will be $247.50 for the 2014/2015 school year. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Treasurer – School Board
It is the superintendent’s recommendation that the Board of School Directors approve Mrs. Polly Neuhard as Treasurer for the 2014/2015 fiscal year at a salary of $2,137.00.
6. SUBSTITUTES
The Superintendent is recommending Board approval of the instructional and classified substitute list as presented.
Instructional - The day to day rate for the instructional substitute is $80.00 per day. NAME CERTIFICATION ELEM MS HS Alicia Burcicki Grades PK-4/ESL K-12 X X X Sean Cannon Health & Physical Educ K-12 X X X James Girardi Health & Physical Educ K-12/English 7-12 X X X Jesse Krotzer Health & Physical Educ K-12 X X X Emily Lloyd Health & Physical Educ K-12 X X X Timothy McKimm Jr. Health K-12/Health & Physical Education K-12 X X X Zachary Rote Health & Physical Educ K-12/Mathematics 7-9/Safety Ed/Driver Ed 7-12 X X X Brent Sample Special Education N – 12 X X X Brian Zysset Health & Physical Educ K-12 X X X
7. FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE REQUEST (1) Employee 2014-C, is requesting a leave to commence the beginning of the 2014/2015 school year utilizing the Family Medical Leave Act. Employee 2014-C will return to their position the beginning of the 2015/2016 school year. The Superintendent recommends Board approval as this request complies with district policy and U. S. Department of Labor Guidelines.
8. DELINQUENT TAX EXONERATION – Attachment # 4 The Business Manager requests Board approval of delinquent tax exemptions for personal taxes as submitted. The Superintendent recommends approval.
9. CLASS OF 2014 GRADUATING SENIORS – Attachment # 5 The High School Principal is requesting the Board approve the list of candidates for the graduating Class of 2014 as presented. These candidates must complete all requirements to participate in the graduation ceremony and to be awarded a diploma. The Superintendent recommends approval.
10. 2014/2015 EDUCATIONAL GOALS – Attachment # 6 The Superintendent is requesting Board approval of the 2014/2015 Educational Goals as presented at the public Work Session held on May 5th, 2014. These goals will serve as the building blocks for all academic goals set by building principals and teachers across the school district for the 2014/2015 school year.
Board Agenda –May 20, 2014 Page 5 of 8 11. SUMMER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP – Attachment # 7 The High School Principal is requesting Board approval to operate a summer school jointly with the Muncy and Montgomery School Districts for the summer of 2014. This program offers remediation at an affordable price while providing accountability through the quality of the program. The Superintendent is recommending Board approval.
12. FIELD HOCKEY CAMP REQUEST – Attachment # 8 The District has received a request from Stephanie Egli and Elizabeth Brobst, field hockey coaches, to hold a not for profit Lady Defenders Field Hockey Day Camp at Warrior Run for girls in third through eighth grade. The camp will be run from Monday, June 2, 2014 through Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM each day and Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. They coaches are asking for use of the field hockey field for this camp. The cost of the camp will be $80.00 per student to be used to offset the cost of the camp which includes an equipment package for each participant. The Superintendent recommends Board approval waiving the rental fee.
13. FACILITIES USAGE REQUESTS (4) – Attachment # 9 The District has received the following requests for use of facilities. The Superintendent recommends Board approval, waiving fees for rental:
Harold Raup and Matt Burrows, on behalf of the Watsontown American Legion Post 323 Baseball Sr. & Jr. Teams, are requesting to use the Warrior Run High School Baseball Field from May through August 2014. Cathy Metzger and Leon Hagenbuch, on behalf of the Warrior Run Fort Freeland Historical Society, are requesting use of the high school kitchen for preparation of the Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Dr. Mark Jones, on behalf of the Jones Center for Special Education Excellence, is requesting to use the high school auditorium for a summer institute on Monday, July 14, 2014 from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. James and Justin Hendricks, on behalf of the Turbotville Carnival Car Cruise In, are requesting use of the Turbotville Elementary School Grounds on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
14. CITATION FOR WARRIOR RUN OLYMPICS
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the following citation recognizing Laura Bastian, Benjamin Diggan, Chloe Eisenhuth, and Zachary Miller for organizing Warrior Run’s First Olympics for Special needs students.
15. CONTRACTED MOWING
It is the recommendation of the Business Manager and Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds that the Board accept a quote from Miller’s Mowing for lawn mowing at Watsontown and Turbotville Elementary Schools for the upcoming 2014/2015 year at $150 per cut pending insurance and clearances. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
16. HOMESTEAD/FARMSTEAD EXCLUSION RESOLUTION – Attachment # 10
The Business Manager requests the Board adopt a resolution authorizing Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions for the school year beginning July 1, 2014, under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50) of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act of 2006). The Superintendent recommends approval of the resolution.
Board Agenda –May 20, 2014 Page 6 of 8 17. 2014/2015 LYCOMING COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY BUDGET – Attachment # 11 The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the Resolution for the 2014/2015 Lycoming Career and Technology Budget in the amount of $1,935,514.00 The Articles of Agreement require an affirmative vote of 2/3rds of the participating districts and a majority vote of all school directors of the member schools. The budget was reviewed by the superintendents of the member schools and the Joint Operating Committee consisting of board representatives from each member district.
18. INDUSTRIAL ARTS BID – Attachment # 12
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the awarding of bids for industrial arts supplies and equipment as submitted in the 2014/2015 instructional budget.
19. INTERCOM UPGRADE QUOTE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL – Attachment # 13 It is the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, the Technology Coordinator, and the Business Manager to approve the quote from CS Electronic Systems, Inc. of Silver Spring, PA, for $18,952.27. This quote includes all components to upgrade the intercom system at the Middle School. The price includes installation. Quote included.
20. INTERCOM UPGRADE QUOTE FOR HIGH SCHOOL – Attachment # 14 It is the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, the Technology Coordinator, and the Business Manager to approve the quote from CS Electronic Systems, Inc. of Silver Spring, PA, for $19,021.51. This quote includes all components to upgrade the intercom system at the High School. The price includes installation. Quote included.
21. REFINANCING OPTIONS It is the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager that the Board authorize the Administration to work with Public Financial Management, Inc. as Financial Advisor, Rhoads & Sinon LLP as Bond Counsel, and the local Solicitor in conjunction with the refunding of the G.O. Bonds, Series A of 2009 Bonds via a parallel track approach between a Bank Loan RFP and a Bond issue with a recommendation to utilize the approach that produces the best economic benefit to the District.
22. BID APPROVAL OF PAVING PROJECT – Attachment # 15
It is the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor and the Superintendent to issue Notice of Intent to award bids to Eastern Industries, Inc., the apparent low bidder for the Paving Project at the MS/HS complex contingent upon receipt of bonds, insurance, and other conditions set forth in the bid documentation as follows: Base Bid #1 $ 78,171.60 Bid Alternate #1 $ 26,675.00 Total $104,846.60
23. ADJUDICATION OF STUDENT 2014-1
The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the hearing report and adjudication in student disciplinary case 2014-1.
24. ADJUDICATION OF STUDENT 2014-2
The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the hearing report and adjudication in student disciplinary case 2014-2.
Board Agenda –May 20, 2014 Page 7 of 8 25. ADJUDICATION OF STUDENT 2014-3
The Superintendent recommends Board approval of the hearing report and adjudication in student disciplinary case 2014-3.
26. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
27. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS
28. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
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