LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Lampeter, Pennsylvania 17537 February 3, 2014

A G E N D A

Meeting Called to Order

Introduction of Guests

Opportunity for Public Comment regarding Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

Communications and Recognition

Treasurer's Report – Mr. G. Scott Riekers

Academic Committee – Mrs. Patricia M. Pontz, Chairperson

Buildings and Grounds Committee – Mrs. Melissa S. Herr, Chairperson

Board of Review Committee – Mr. James H. Byrnes, Chairperson

Finance Committee – Mr. G. Scott Riekers, Chairperson

Personnel Committee – Mr. Scott M. Arnst, Chairperson

Federal Programs – Dr. Andrew M. Godfrey, Representative

Liaison Reports

Student Representatives – Miss Kaitlyn Lapp, Miss Julia Weigel

Superintendent's Report

Old Business

New Business

Opportunity for Public Comment

Adjournment

LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Lampeter, Pennsylvania 17537 February 3, 2014

LAMPETER-STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOL – Mr. Eric D. Spencer, Principal

A. ASIAN CULTURE CLUB

In February, members from the Asian Culture Club will be babysitting for a parents' night meeting. We will be providing Asian-themed activities for the children to enjoy.

The club is also proposing an Asian Fun Fair in April to provide the community with an opportunity to learn about a variety of Asian cultures. So far, we have interest from a Japanese ladies' group, as well as members from the South Asian Association of Lancaster. We will be moving ahead with planning this project in the next two weeks.

B. ATHLETICS

Winter Sports Participation:

SPORT 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total HS Basketball – B 12 11 13 12 1 5 54 HS Basketball – G 6 11 4 6 3 4 34 HS Bowling* - - - - 0 5 1 4 10 HS Cheerleading* 8 5 0 2 10 7 32 HS Swimming* - - - - 6 11 8 10 35 HS Wrestling 17 22 6 9 10 5 69 TOTALS: 43 49 29 45 33 35 234

* Coed sport

This is a decrease of 27 students from 2012-2013 winter participation.

C. FFA

Community Service Day, December 21, 2013: Shannon Fairchild, Joe Rick, and Rachel Gagliardi helped to serve at a breakfast in the city. They served breakfast and acted as “greeters.” Our chapter donated three boxes of oranges to be served to those less fortunate and also collected scarves, gloves, and hats to be distributed at the church. We have been helping at this event for many years.

Potpie Meal: Mrs. Oberholtzer's Veterinary Science classes raised broilers for about eight weeks conducting nutrient analysis lab on them to see which pens grew larger. During the week of January 7, 2014, the Ag Science class helped to prepare the chicken potpie meal during their food safety unit. On January 10, 2014, the students served the potpie to the teachers to show their appreciation for supporting the FFA and agriculture education.

Farm Show: The Pennsylvania Farm Show was held from January 4 to 11, 2014. Many of the members were active in various events. Ben Welk and Atalie Winters both showed animals at the Farm Show in Harrisburg. Rachel Gagliardi participated in the Youth Rodeo. Rachel Gagliardi, Garrett Weaver, Katlyn McMichael, and Cortney Tantala received their Keystone degrees at the Pennsylvania FFA Mid-winter Convention; the Keystone degree is the highest FFA degree in Pennsylvania that is awarded to a member. Rachel Gagliardi also received the State Star Keystone for the Eastern Region in the category of Agriscience.

D. HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

On Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 13, 2013, approximately 220 third grade students from Hans Herr Elementary School went to Lampeter-Strasburg High School to participate in an activity called “Holiday Workshop.” This activity took place from 12:40 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. This is the eighteenth year that this event has been coordinated by the High School Technology Education Department.

The third graders had their activities divided into four stations consisting of the following:

1. Mass Production of Gum Ball Machines: Students learned about the assembly line process and the use of basic tools to mass produce their own gum ball machines. This activity took place in the Wood Lab under the supervision of Mr. Adrian Baker’s Wood Technology classes.

1 02/03/14 2. Activity Book/Holiday Greeting Card: Students were exposed to printing and design methods that are used in today’s graphic arts industry. Each student helped create an activity book filled with various holiday- themed challenges like “dot-to-dot”, coloring pages, games, and puzzles that were created by Mr. Benjamin Krothe’s and Mr. Adam Zurn’s students. Students also were introduced to digital photography and “on demand” printing by making a wish list and printing a holiday greeting card with a picture of the student posed in front of a winter scene.

3. Agriculture in a Bottle: Students learned about and created their own self-sustaining agricultural system. The very same items that we eat, plant, breathe, and harvest were bottled into an eco-system that drives agriculture. This activity took place in the Agricultural Room under the supervision of Mrs. Holly Oberholtzer’s Veterinary Science class.

4. Design and Construction of Graham Cracker Houses: Students learned about architectural drawing and construction technology as each student designed and constructed their own holiday graham cracker house. This activity was held in the Tech Lab under the supervision of Mr. Todd Garber’s Introduction to CADD classes.

The event was mainly financed by the Hans Herr and Lampeter Elementary School PTOs, but was also strongly supported by some local businesses and the High School PTO, who helped with some of the materials and ingredients that where necessary to make this project successful. For example, Weis Markets provided $20 worth of gift certificates for the event. All candies and cereals used for the graham cracker houses came from generous donations from the High School PTO. The wood materials used for the gum ball machines were donated by Keystone Wood Specialties. Other expenses were paid for by the High School Technology Education Department.

It was a great experience for the third graders and the high school students. This event is made possible by having motivated students and staff, cooperative administrators, generous and active PTO groups, and supportive community businesses.

E. HUGH O'BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

Benjamin Pontz has been chosen to represent Lampeter-Strasburg High School at the Central Pennsylvania Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation Leadership Seminar. The program will take place from May 15 through 18, 2014, at Shippensburg University. HOBY seminars are designed to create an experience for sophomore leaders that will teach them to think critically, enhance their leadership skills, and meet students who share their desire to lead and improve their community. The seminar is supported by many civic organizations, and Ben’s sponsor is the Strasburg Area Women’s Club. There is also a school contribution of $150 used to support the seminar.

Ben is the son of Robert and Patricia Pontz of Strasburg. Ben, an Honor Roll student, has been active in Quiz Bowl, Concert Band, Marching Band, and Jazz and Pit Bands.

The selection process involved included the submission of an essay about leadership, which was judged by Mrs. Pamela Kochel, Faculty Advisor, and Mr. Eric Spencer, High School Principal.

F. INTERACT

The Interact Club is kicking off February with their annual fundraiser selling chocolate delights from Evan’s Candy. For $5 a bag, the club will be selling chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered animal crackers (a new option), and peanut butter meltaways. The treats will be available for the Valentine’s Day season on sale during the high school lunches, in the faculty lounges around campus, and from Interact officers.

G. MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Band: The Christmas season was a busy one for members of the High School Band. Student musicians went out and supported several community functions, such as the tree lighting ceremonies at the Willow Street Fire Company and the West Lampeter Township Building. On December 19, 2013, the Band participated in the annual Holiday Concert along with the Chorus and the Orchestra.

Twelve students from the L-S High School Concert Band participated in the annual Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators’ Association County Band South Festival on Saturday, January 18, 2014, hosted by Hempfield High School. Not only was this a good opportunity for musical and social growth, but our students contributed to the full instrumentation of a large ensemble that students from other districts never get to experience.

The PMEA Lower District 7 Band Festival will be held on February 7 and 8, 2014, at Lancaster Mennonite High School. Megan Doolittle and Sam Welk will represent L-S in the 140 plus member ensemble.

2 02/03/14 Vocal: The 2014 Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators’ Association (LLMEA) Chorus Festival was held on Saturday January 5, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. at Elizabethtown Area High School. The concert that evening featured the combined talents of the best chorus students and accompanists from 26 schools in the area in a 240-voice festival chorus.

Six L-S students represented us at the festival. They were Michael Anderson, Anthony D’Agostino, Ariel Diehl, Ethan Emmert, Mackenzie Miller. and Joshua Rawleigh.

On Friday, January 10, 2014, and Saturday, January 11, 2014, five L-S students traveled to Central Dauphin High School for the PMEA District 7 Chorus Festival. The concert took place on Saturday evening at 5:00 p.m. Michael Anderson, Ariel Diehl, Cassidy Ingram, Mackenzie Miller, and Joshua Rawleigh participated in the festival.

Ariel Diehl, Mackenzie Miller, and Joshua Rawleigh will be moving on to the Regional Chorus Festival on February 13, 14, and 15, 2014, at Chambersburg Area High School.

Orchestra: The following high school orchestra students represented L-S on January 24 and 25, 2014 at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 7 Orchestra Festival held at Gettysburg High School:

Seniors Gabe Rowe String Bass Lea Schaffhauser Violin

Juniors Carolyn Baker Viola Nowa Bronner Viola Gloria Norcross Cello

Sophomore Sam Welk Percussion

In addition, the following students will represent L-S at the Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators’ Association County Orchestra Festival, February 22, 2014, at Conestoga Valley High School.

Seniors Gabe Rowe String Bass Lea Schaffhauser Violin

Juniors Carolyn Baker Viola Nowa Bronner Viola Ashley Pearson Violin Regan Smucker Violin Aaron Smith Violin

Sophomores Lauren Mast Violin

Freshman Olivia Martin Violin

Congratulations to all of these High School Orchestra members!

H. VARSITY CLUB

The Varsity Club is holding a Winter Dance for high school students on Saturday, February 8, 2014.

MARTIN MEYLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL - Mr. Jamie P. Raum, Principal

A. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

During the month of November and December, Students of the Month were announced for Martin Meylin Middle School. Students were selected in the category of “Respect” for both months.

3 02/03/14 November:

6B Jessica Leaman 6F Savannah Schickel 6T Donovan Thomann 6E Dylan Reading 6L Natalie Dietrich 6G Grace Hess 6A John Wieland 6C Tara Wehibe 6R Trevor Jenks 6N Maureen Nagle

7L Ruby Morgan 7S Justin Kauffman 7C Douglas Schneider 7I Gabriel Frederick 7H Brittney Zamberoski 7B Kymberly Kouterick 7O Abigail Drummond 7R David Helms 7N Jackson Eckman 7K Emma Gochnauer

8K Cameron Martz 8O Allison Leonard 8R Robert Bunning 8I Mikayla Miller 8W Keira Duryee 8A Sean Burke 8N Drew Smith 8L Everett Honert 8G Amanda Hay 8S Joseph Martina

December:

Health Physical Education Reading 7I Katrina Kreider 6T Julianna Garber 7O Payton King 7O Rachel Myers 7C Earl Holmes 8O Nicholas Blair

Band Orchestra Music 6A Danae Ranck 6A Anne Leaman 7O Pierson Castor 7C Makayla Malcolm 7C Alexis Glass 8S Nathan Brightup 8A Sara Mills

German Spanish Art 6B Andrew Wittemann 8O Emma Bender 8N Melissa Long

Technology Education Family Consumer Science 8I Hayley Smith 8A Sara Mills

B. MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC

Grade 7/8 Orchestra: The following Martin Meylin Grade 7/8 Orchestra students will represent L-S at this year’s Lancaster-Lebanon County Orchestra Festival on February 22, 2013, hosted by Conestoga Valley High School:

Violin: Melissa Long, Kristen Mast, Alia Puffenberger Cello: Amelia Cope, Sara Mills

These students will join 10 L-S high school students for a total of 15 Lampeter-Strasburg School District representatives.

The Martin Meylin Grade 7/8 Orchestra has already performed in two concerts during this school year. They participated in an October string festival featuring American music by presenting a folk song, Shenandoah, and a rousing “Armed Forces Tribute.” The Grade 7/8 Orchestra followed that performance with the December traditional holiday performance. The next L-S orchestra festival will be held on March 18, 2014, when all of the District’s orchestra students will perform music from current and classic film soundtracks.

Grade 6 Band: Thursday December 6, 2013, was the date of the annual Grade 6 Holiday Concert. The band performed selections including All Through the Silent Night, Tribal Drums, Finlandia, and Christmas at the Mall. The performance was well received by the audience. This winter, the band will go on a bowling trip to Rocky Springs Bowling Center and will perform at the District-wide band festival on March 21, 2014. The students’ musical growth over the fall semester has been excellent, and we look forward to more performance opportunities in the spring.

Grade 7/8 Band: The Holiday Concert took place on Tuesday December 11, 2013. The Grade 7/8 Band, which consists of 87 musicians, performed several varied selections, including Silent Night in Gothom, Celtic Bell Carol, and The Runaway Sleigh. The band is currently beginning a unit introducing them to jazz and improvisation. On February 22, 2014, the band will also play the National Anthem before the puck hits the ice for the Hershey Bears game at the Giant Center. Five students were also selected to perform at the Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators’ Association Middle School Band Festival on April 4 and 5, 2014, at Conestoga Valley High School. They are Steve Greenwood, Olivia Honert, Ryan Fahnestock, Laura Komara, and Josiah McCarthey.

4 02/03/14 C. OTHER ACTIVITIES

Martin Meylin Middle School Presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, JR!: Neither winter break nor early dismissals nor snow nor cold could prevent Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir from making its way to the Lampeter-Strasburg Performing Arts Center from January 9 to 11, 2014. This stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory featured some songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, as well as some songs unfamiliar to the audience. The story follows enigmatic candy maker Willy Wonka (Brendan Massar) as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his candy bars. Whoever finds these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of chocolate. Four of the five winning children – Augustus Gloop (Pierson Castor), Veruca Salt (Jessica Heisey), Violet Beauregarde (Maddie Ciliento), and Mike Teavee (Logan Emmert) – are brats; while the fifth is a likeable young boy named Charlie Bucket (Steven Greenwood) who takes the tour with his Grandpa Joe (Robert Diehl), a former employee of Wonka’s before he closed the factory to all. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules – or suffer the consequences. The children were each accompanied on the tour by one of their parents. Mrs. Gloop (Julia Lambert), Mr. Salt (Patrick McClain), Mrs. Beauregarde (Shelby Deron), and Ms. Teavee (Sara Beth Baxter) all discover that they have had a hand in how their children had turned out. Each child is purposely tempted by Wonka in various rooms of the factory. Augustus (Castor) can’t stop eating the chocolate in the chocolate smelting room; Violet (Ciliento) chews gum constantly and takes the Never Ending Gobstopper from Wonka’s hand and literally “blows up” like a blueberry (thanks to Jane Geiger for her help in Violet’s transformation); Veruca (Heisey)is given everything she wants by her father, but when she wants a squirrel in the nut room, she finds out she’s a “bad nut”; Mike (Emmert) is so “tuned in” to electronics and television and is shrunk to six-inches tall when he touches something he shouldn’t; and even Charlie (Greenwood) doesn’t follow the rules when he and Grandpa Joe (Diehl) take a sip of the Fizzy Lifting Drink. After each observed failure to follow the rules, the Oompa Loompas appeared on the stage to describe to the audience what the children should do to “go far.” In the end, Wonka (Massar) feels that his successor will not be found since all five children didn’t follow his rules. But then, Charlie tells him that he didn’t deserve the lifetime supply of chocolate because he took a sip of the Fizzy Lifting Drink. As soon as Wonka hears this, he knows that he found the right person to carry on his chocolate and candy making. He invites Charlie and his entire family (Mr. Bucket – Todd Shelley, Mrs. Bucket – Greta Bennett, Grandma Josephina – Abbey Drummond, Grandpa George – Kyle Johnson, and Grandma Georgina – Monique DuBois) to live at the factory. The show ends with the entire cast (over 60 students) on stage singing the famous “Candy Man” and we see Charlie in Wonka’s purple coat and hat.

Serving as director, Mrs. Memory D’Agostino guided the cast in total development of the show. Many hours were spent in learning all of the music for this show and could not have been accomplished without Mr. Benjamin Gibson as music director. Mr. Edward Leone painted the set triangles, the paintings for “In This Room,” created the walnuts for the nut room, the TV and remote for the Choco-Vision room, and painted the props for the Inventing Room. Ms. Jane Geiger designed the costumes, and Ms. Geiger’s son, Mr. David Griffith, a freshman at Millersville University, served as assistant director this year (having served as student director the past three years). Junior Madeline Marvin choreographed all of the large group and Oompa Loompa numbers. Senior Anthony D’Agostino served as a student director, rehearsal and performance technical manager, and then helped Mr. Patrick Nightingale (PAC Technical Director) with various lighting, sound, and staging effects for the performances. Jeff Koshuta, CTC senior, reprised his role as stage manager and was truly Mrs. D’Agostino’s “right hand.” Mr. Chuck Lambert (Martin Meylin teacher) designed, constructed, and supervised the use of the Pink Candy Boat.

In total, more than 70 students, staff, and volunteers spent countless hours to present Willy Wonka, JR! to more than 1,400 people. Thank you to Dr. Peart, the School Board, and our principal, Mr. Jamie Raum, for their support, without which the arts in education would not be possible. Our children gain so much in learning to work with each other, laugh, cry, sing, and act, and will remember this experience for a lifetime. Thank you for encouraging them and allowing them to express themselves in such a unique way.

Grade 6 Tiger Team Field Trip to the Nutcracker: On Friday December 6, 2013, the Tiger Team from Martin Meylin Middle School traveled to the Performing Arts Center at the Lampeter-Strasburg High School to attend a performance of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet was performed by the Donetsk Ballet Company from the Ukraine and local ballet dancers from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Teachers provided classroom preparation in advance of the team performance, and students wrote reviews upon returning to Martin Meylin Middle School. Members of the Martin Meylin Middle School student body, including current and former Tiger Team members were featured dancers in the performance, which made the experience more enjoyable for the students.

Geography Bee: On January 13, 2014, social studies classes participated in a school-wide Geography Bee. Questions were given to students by team prior to the after-school competition. The finalist group competed in eight rounds of questioning dealing with U.S. Geography, U.S. Historic Places, Continents, World Geography, Cultural Geography, and Physical Geography. The students who participated were Josh Ressler, Andrew Wittemann, Max Franco, Addison McCartney, Justin Miller, Josiah Inman, Jarred Getchis, Jansen Miller, Joey

5 02/03/14 Jordan, Isabel Subacz, Delaney McCormick, Ezra Mellinger, Patrick Fish, Olivia Gard, Teddy Long, Patrick McClain, Robert Diehl, and Willem Krantz. The Martin Meylin Middle School representative will be Teddy Long. He will complete a written state-wide examination.

Upcoming Dates: February 5: Early Dismissal, 12:15 p.m. February 7: Valentines Dance, Grades 6/7/8 February 28: PTO Dodgeball Tournament

LAMPETER-STRASBURG ELEMENTARY DIVISION – Dr. William M. Bray and Mr. Jeffrey T. Smecker, Principals

A. LAMPETER STUDENTS TRAVEL TO DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATER

All first and second grade students at Lampeter Elementary School enjoyed the live performance of The Nutcracker at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater in December. These students and their teachers were also treated to lunch at the theater prior to the show. The Lampeter Elementary School Parent Teachers Organization generously paid for each student’s ticket, as well as covering the bus transportation costs for the trip.

B. PRIMARY SCHOOLS DECEMBER ACTIVITIES

Lampeter Elementary School students enjoyed holiday shopping at the Lampeter Winter Wonderland during the month of December. This event was sponsored by the PTO.

Lampeter Elementary School participated in a Holiday Happenings day just prior to the holiday vacation. Organized by the Lampeter Elementary School teachers, this event engaged students in numerous holiday theme-based learning activities throughout the school. Additionally, Mrs. Patti Creighton, Lampeter Music Teacher, presented a holiday sing-a-long where, in addition to singing Christmas carols, the students had the opportunity to listen to holiday music as performed by the Fifth and Sixth Grade Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Robert Shaubach.

C. LAMPETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENJOYS FAMILY FUN NIGHT

On Friday evening, January 31, Lampeter Elementary School students and their families enjoyed an evening of fun and magic with comedian Mr. Jonathan Burns. Mr. Burns amazed the crowd with numerous acts of physical comedy. The evening was completely arranged and funded by the Lampeter Elementary School PTO.

D. FIVE BELOW HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT

A big thank you goes out to the Hans Herr Elementary School PTO for organizing the Annual Five Below Holiday Shopping Event for Hans Herr Elementary School students. On December 10 and 11, PTO volunteers and students from the Interact Club assisted Hans Herr Elementary School students as they completed their holiday shopping. Outside, they served hot chocolate and offered gift wrapping.

E. VISITING AUTHOR

For the thirtieth year, Lampeter-Strasburg students have been thrilled to have a guest author or illustrator visit Hans Herr Elementary School. This year, Don Brown, both an author and illustrator, encouraged students in third to fifth grades to find their passion and pursue it. Don’s passion has become providing interesting historical non- fiction accounts of extraordinary events, such as the sinking of the Titanic, the first transcontinental journey by a woman in a car, the saving of Gilbert Stuart’s iconic painting of George Washington from the invading British army by Dolly Madison, and the Great American Dust Bowl. Students were also encouraged to keep reading until finding that one special book that will “flip the switch” for them.

We again are grateful to the Hans Herr Elementary School PTO for their support of this enriching program.

F. JAMES WOLPERT VISIT

Hans Herr and Lampeter Elementary School students were treated to a surprise visit by James Wolpert! Ms. Dodson interviewed James during the Hans Herr Elementary School assembly about his time on The Voice, and Mrs. Ditzler interviewed him during the Lampeter Elementary School assembly. James also performed three songs for students and staff.

6 02/03/14 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT – Mr. Lester S. Stoltzfus, Technology Director

A. MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT (MDM)

We are in the process of evaluating various Mobile Device Management (MDM) products to determine which products will best meet our needs as we roll out more mobile devices to students. From the many products on the market, we have reduced our short list to five products, for which we are receiving demos and price quotes.

B. WINDOWS IN THE CLASSROOM

Mr. Lester Stoltzfus and Mr. Timothy Geiter attended a Microsoft-sponsored seminar in Malvern, Pennsylvania, entitled Windows in the Classroom. The seminar was repeated three times over two days and was a very informative, interesting, and productive seminar, as Microsoft discussed in detail their focus on education and how Windows 8 and the many apps from the Microsoft Apps Store can be used in the classroom by teachers and students.

C. NETWORK SECURITY WEBINAR

Mr. Lester Stoltzfus and Mr. Michael DeBakey co-presented a Webinar in January sponsored by PASBO entitled Network Security – It’s More Than a Lock and an Antivirus Program. Over 30 people from across the state of Pennsylvania logged on and attended this Webinar online.

D. PUBLISHED ARTICLES

In the November, December, and January issues of The PASBO Report, there was a three-part series of articles published on Desktop Virtualization covering the why, what, and how of this technology that Lampeter-Strasburg School District is using District-wide. These articles were written by Mr. Lester Stoltzfus.

Mr. Michael DeBakey had written an article for PEPPM National and was recently notified that it was published at: http://firstclass.peppm.org/blog01/index.php/byod-implementation-using-existing- resources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=byod-implementation-using-existing-resources. It will be posted on the L-S Technology Web site for easy access as well.

E. TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS

The following technology-specific seminars/meetings were attended: VMware User Group Meeting, IU13 IT Directors Meeting, PETE&C Board Meeting, and PASBO Technology Committee Meeting.

F. YTI STUDENT MOCK INTERVIEWS

Mr. Lester Stoltzfus participated in providing students at York Technical Institute with mock interviews. This exercise has often resulted in YTI students wanting to become interns and volunteer to work at Lampeter- Strasburg School District for a 13-week semester.

FOR BOARD ACTION

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

1. RECOMMENDATION FOR RESIGNATIONS

Recommend the approval of resignations, as follows:

a. Jodi A. Cunningham, kitchen helper, Hans Herr Elementary School, effective January 24, 2014. b. Lester S. Stoltzfus, technology director, Lampeter-Strasburg School District Administration, effective July 16, 2014.

2. RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYMENT – PROFESSIONAL

Recommend approval of the employment of Jennifer L. Grimm assigned as an extended substitute mathematics instructor for a teacher on an approved leave of absence. Ms. Grimm is a graduate of Millersville University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and is certified in Social Studies and Mid-Level Mathematics (7-9). Her daily compensation rate would be $217.32, based upon Step 1, Level B, of the District compensation agreement. Ms. Grimm would be assigned to Martin Meylin Middle School on or about February 7, 2014, until the end of the 2013-2014 school year.

7 02/03/14 3. RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYMENT – SUPPORT

Recommend approval of the employment of Blair E. Stevens as a van aide for the Lampeter-Strasburg School District. Mr. Stevens would become a category D employee with an hourly compensation of $9.20, effective February 4, 2014.

4. RECOMMENDATION FOR CHANGE OF STATUS

Recommend the approval of a change of employment status for Lorraine B. Puleo. Ms. Puleo would increase her annual hours to 1,035 (6.5 hours daily) for the 2013-2014 school year only. Ms. Puleo would continue as a category D special education teacher assistant assigned to Hans Herr Elementary, with an hourly compensation of $10.40.

5. RECOMMENDATION FOR LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Recommend the approval of leaves of absence for the following persons:

a. Elaine R. Hicks, special education teacher, Martin Meylin Middle School, effective January 27, 2014, until a date to be determined.

b. Lauren M. Pellock, SACC assistant group supervisor, Lampeter Elementary School, effective January 21, 2014, through May 8, 2014.

6. RECOMMENDATION FOR CHANGES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS

Recommend the approval of changes to supplemental contracts, as follows:

a. Jeffrey Swarr – Baseball – Assistant – 50% $2,216.30 Deletion b. Jeffrey Swarr – Baseball – 1st Assistant – 70% $3,102.82 Addition

7. RECOMMENDATION FOR SUBSTITUTES

Recommend the approval of the following persons to serve in their respective substitute capacities:

Certified Substitutes Claudia S. Arana: Grades PK-4 Natasha L. Bean: English 7-12 Holly A. Coonan: Early Childhood N-3, Elementary K-6 Karen M. Delle Donne: Health and Physical Education K-12 Jennifer L. Hess: Grades PK-4, Special Education PK-8 Michelle L. Mosebach: Grades PK-4 Katrina A. Nesmith: Elementary K-6, Ment. and/or Phys. Handicapped K-12

Emergency Substitutes Josey M. Miller

Support Staff Jodi A. Cunningham

8. RECOMMENDATION FOR VOLUNTEERS

Recommend the participation of the following persons as volunteers:

Football: Jesse J. Dostal, Jason J. Lindsley Weight Room: Jesse J. Dostal

BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

9. RECOMMENDATION FOR 2014-2015 LCCTC GENERAL FUND BUDGET

Recommend the approval of the 2014-2015 Lancaster County Career and Technology Center General Fund Budget, as posted and as provided in your January 6, 2014, Board folder.

8 02/03/14 10. RECOMMENDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRACTS

Recommend the approval of special education contracts with:

a. Pequea Valley School District for a student to attend an emotional support class at Lampeter-Strasburg School District, as posted. The annual cost of the tuition paid by Pequea Valley School District to Lampeter- Strasburg School District is $16,800 to be pro-rated on a per diem basis.

b. Penn Manor School District for a student to attend an emotional support class at Lampeter-Strasburg School District, as posted. The annual cost of the tuition paid by Penn Manor School District to Lampeter-Strasburg School District is $19,000 to be pro-rated on a per diem basis.

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

11. RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

Recommend the approval of a new course, Environmental Science, proposed for Lampeter-Strasburg High School, as posted.

12. RECOMMENDATION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEXTBOOK

Recommend the approval of a middle school textbook, The Giver (1993), Grade 7 Language Arts, as posted.

MISCELLANEOUS

13. RECOMMENDATION FOR POLICIES (SECOND READING)

Recommend the approval of policies (second reading), as posted and as follows:

a. New Policy Position Profile – Courier b. New Policy Position Profile – Grounds Worker c. New Policy Position Profile – Maintenance Technician d. New Policy Position Profile – Preventive Maintenance Specialist e. New Policy Position Profile – Mechanic f. New Policy Position Profile – Skilled Maintenance/Grounds Worker g. New Policy Position Profile – Custodian h. New Policy Position Profile – Second Shift Lead Custodian i. New Policy Position Profile – Head Custodian j. New Policy Position Profile – Van Driver k. New Policy Position Profile – Special Education Job Trainer l. Policy 2221.4 Position Profile – Special Services Director m. Policy 2221.45 Position Profile – School Psychologist n. Policy 2114 Position Profile – Assistant Superintendent o. Policy 2222 Position Profile – Technology Director

14. RECOMMENDATION FOR FACILITY USAGE FEE WAIVER

Recommend the approval of a waiver of facility usage fees for the Lancaster South Rotary Club to hold their annual Comedy and Magic Show on April 5, 2014, in the high school performing arts center in lieu of scholarships to be provided to Lampeter-Strasburg School District students (applicant to be charged for all staffing and maintenance fees.)

FOR BOARD INFORMATION

1. The Academic Committee will meet in the Conference Room of the Administration Building at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening, February 10, 2014.

2. The Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, February 18, 2014.

3. The Board Workshop will be held in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, February 18, 2014.

9 02/03/14 4. The Personnel Committee will meet in the Conference Room of the Administration Building at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening, March 3, 2014.

5. The next meeting of the Board will be held in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 7:30 p.m. on Monday evening, March 3, 2014.

6. The Finance Committee will meet in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening, March 24, 2014.

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