Conrad Weiser Area School District Robesonia, PA
Minutes – June 21, 2017 At 7:30 p.m., President Mark D. Leidich called to order the regular meeting for the month of May 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, Dennis J. Manbeck, Gary G. Neider, Margaret Rumbaugh, Bret A. B. Sabold, Keegan K. Worley, and Mark D. Leidich
Solicitor Jon Malsnee and Leah Rotenberg
School Personnel Randall A. Grove, Erik J. Bentzel, Robin L. Robertson, Edward J. Skoczen, Jr., Robert G. Galtere, R. Kenneth Buck Jr., Janet C. Heilman, Jennifer M. Hassler, Clark A. Knarr, Randy V. Neider, Kristin Minch, Eric A. Lutz, Stacy L. Miller, Heather M. Stricker and Kathleen A. Mohn
Student Council Members None
ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mark D. Leidich
A. Motion by Neider, Seconded by Carl, Minutes RESOLVED, that the reading of the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of School Directors for the month of May held on May 17, 2017; a special meeting held on June 7, 2017; and the agenda of the committee meetings held on June 7, 2017 be dispensed with and that the same be approved by voice vote.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS – Mark D. Leidich Financial Reports
A. Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Carl, RESOLVED, that the financial reports be approved, as presented. (Attachment Fa-1)
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Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS – Francis J. Kaczmarczyk
A. Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Sabold, General Bills RESOLVED, that by roll call vote the General Account bills be approved in the amount of $401,699.95 and ratified in the amount of $1,896,036.01 as presented, and the Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the amounts indicated for the total amount of $2,297,735.96;
and further,
RESOLVED, that the Cafeteria Account bills be approved in Cafeteria Bills the amount of $56,206.51 and ratified in the amount of $69,862.18 as presented, and the Treasurer be authorized to issue checks in the amounts indicated for the total amount of $126,068.69.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following roll call vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
PRESENTATIONS
A. Lead Learners – Dr. Randall Grove Lead Learners
Dr. Grove reviewed the current status of department heads and explained the structural needs of K-12. He described a solution utilizing Lead Learners and provided a stipend structure. He would like to develop position guides for approval at the July board meeting.
B. Requests to speak to the Board of School Directors Requests to Speak
COMMUNICATIONS Communications
A. Reports
1. Solicitor – Mr. Malsnee had no report.
2. Student Council – None 3. Berks County Intermediate Unit – None
4. Berks Career & Technology Center– Mr. Carl reported they are electing officers at the next meeting.
5. Tax Collection Committee – Mrs. Robertson had no report.
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OLD BUSINESS Old Business
NEW BUSINESS New Business
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE – Francis J. Kaczmarczyk, Chairperson
Consent Agenda Mr. Manbeck asked for requests to move items from the Consent Agenda to the Discussion Agenda, and there were none.
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Sabold, RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Administration Agreement with Invo HC Assoc and the Budget & Finance Committee, the Board of School Directors of the Conrad Weiser Area School District approves 1. EJS an agreement with Invo HealthCare Associates, Inc., 1780 Kendarbren Drive, Jamison, PA 18929, for contracted psychology services at a cost of $69.00 an hour for up to 15-20 hours a week, effective July 1, 2017, for the 2017-18 school year.
2. EJS approves an agreement with Invo HealthCare Associates, Inc., Agreement with Invo HC assoc 1780 Kendarbren Drive, Jamison, PA 18929, for contracted social work services at a cost of $57.00 an hour for up to thirty hours a week, effective July 1, 2017, for the 2017-18 school year.
3. EJS approves the following providers for the 2017 IEP mandated ESY Providers Extended School Year program for eligible Conrad Weiser student: Vista (5 students) $34,175.00
New Story (1 student) $ 7,728.00
4. RLR authorizes Janet C. Heilman and Jennifer M. Hassler, Elementary Activity Funds representing the elementary administration, and Randall A. Grove and Robin L. Robertson representing central office, to sign for the payment of any expenditure from the activity funds of Conrad Weiser East and West Elementary Schools for the 2017-18 school year.
5. RLR authorizes Robert G. Galtere and Alissa B. Sweigart, HS Activity Fund representing high school administration, and Randall A. Grove and Robin L. Robertson representing central office, to sign for the payment of any expenditures from the activity funds of Conrad Weiser High School for the 2017-18 school year.
6. RLR authorizes R. Kenneth Buck, Jr. and Kristin D. Minch, MS Activity Fund representing middle school administration, and Randall A. Grove and Robin L. Robertson representing central office, to sign for the payment of any expenditures from the activity funds of Conrad Weiser Middle School for the 2017-18 school year.
-3- 06/21/17 7. RLR authorizes Scott R. Michael and Robert G. Galtere, Athletic Fund representing the secondary administration, and Randall A. Grove and Robin L. Robertson representing central office, to sign for the payment of any expenditures from the athletic account for the 2017-18 school year.
8. RLR approves the following financial institutions/consultants for Financial Institutions and investments and depositories of District funds for 2017-18 as Consultants per state regulations under Act 72:
BB&T Bank First National Bank 402 E. Penn Avenue 4140 East State Street Robesonia, PA Hermitage, PA
M & T Bank Fulton Bank 4830 Penn Avenue Conrad Weiser Parkway Sinking Spring, PA Womelsdorf, PA
Wells Fargo PLGIT One West Penn Avenue P. O. Box 1300 Robesonia, PA Valley Forge, PA
Ferris, Baker, Watts, Inc. PNC 140 South Village Avenue 4242 Carlisle Pike Suite 10 Camp Hill, PA Exton, PA
9. MAN approves the application for the National School Lunch School Lunch/Breakfast Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2017-18 Program school year, effective July 1, 2017.
10. MAN establishes cafeteria meal prices beginning August 28, 2017, 2017-18 Café Prices as follows: 2016-17 2017-18 Breakfast Elementary Schools $1.40 $1.45 Middle School $1.50 $1.55 High School $1.50 $1.55 Adult $2.05 $2.10
Lunch Elementary Schools $2.70 $2.75 Middle School $2.80 $2.85 High School $2.80 $2.85 Adult $4.10 $4.15
11. RAG ratifies and approves KidsPeace, 4085 Independence Drive, KidsPeace Tutorial Services Schnecksville, PA 18078, to provide tutorial services for a middle school student at the rate of $40.00 per hour for a maximum of five hours a week beginning March 28, 2017.
12. RAG ratifies and approves Philhaven, 283 South Butler Road, Mt. KidsPeace Tutorial Services Gretna, PA 17064, to provide homebound instruction for a high school student for up to four weeks and for a maximum of five hours a week at the rate of $25.00 per hour, effective May 11, 2017.
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13. RLR approves the district’s participation in a consortium with the Legal Services with BCIU Berks County Intermediate Unit for legal services provided by Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams, LLP, regarding technology issues in education at a cost of $700.00 for the 2017-18 school year.
These resolutions were duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Discussion Agenda
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Neider, 1. RLR awards bids for art and general supplies for 2017-18. Art and General Supplies Note: Money is already in the 2017-18 budget.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Neider, 2. RLR approves yearly salary increases based on Continuing Support Staff – CEU’s Education Units (CEU’s), effective July 1, 2017.
Annual Adjustment Name to Salary Paulette Antonucci $134.40 Geneva Aulenbach $336.00 Tabitha Britton $85.05 Julie Carneal $134.40 Carrie Coleman $336.00 Kelly Cox $201.60 Lisa Cullen $201.60 Georgeann Devine $268.80 Sandra Drobeck $127.58 Deborah Fischer $336.00 Gloria Foley-Troup $104.00 Melissa Gartner $268.80 Terri Groff $64.75 Susan Hatt $41.63 Janell Hoffmaster $127.58 Mary Hulina $284.50 Tracey Keeney $262.25 Lois Korzi $85.05 Kathleen Kunder $64.75 Sherri Long $336.00 Vickey Maney $288.00 Paulene McNeill $127.58
-5- 06/21/17 Lori Moyer $520.00 Carolyn Murphy $336.00 Kelley Noecker $104.00 Amanda Pacheco $201.60 Barbara Ramsey $129.50 Janice Reber $336.00 Terese Reimenschneider $157.35 Sandra Roeder $212.63 Sherry Sattazahn $336.00 Margaret Schearer $520.00 Linda Sclesky $134.40 Bethann Shartle $208.00 Shannon Shearer $134.40 Krista Smith $42.53 Kathleen Stevenson $201.60 Patricia Straub $85.05 Heather Stricker $520.00 Mary Stricker $67.20 Patricia Swoyer $416.00 Colleen Toal $336.00 Karen Trout $134.40 Jodiann Voletto $268.80 Sharon Weidner $138.75 Carolyn Wenrich $85.05 Teresa Wolfe $520.00 Lee Zechman $134.40 Tracey Zerbe $336.00 Greta Zerman $67.20
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 3. RLR adopts the tentative school budget approved on May 17, 2017, 2017-18 Budget and hereby authorizes the expenditures as set forth therein during the school year 2017-18 as follows:
FINAL PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY 2017-18
This budget is based on tax structure as follows – Real Estate Tax of 28.0 mills for Berks County properties and 24.18 mills for Lancaster County properties. A Per Capita Tax of $5.00, Real Estate Transfer Tax of one-half of 1%, and Earned Income Tax of 1%. Earned Income Tax – The School District will receive one- half of 1% and the Boroughs and Townships one-half of 1%.
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Estimated Revenues 2016-17 46,605,230 Estimated Expenditures 2016-17 46,858,130
Estimated Beginning Unassigned and Assigned Fund Balance July 1, 2017 2,511,292
Budgeted Revenues 2017-18 47,783,810 Budgeted Expenditures 2017-18 47,993,810
Estimated Beginning Unassigned Fund Balance July 1, 2018 2,301,292
FINAL PROPOSED BUDGET June 30, 2017
REVENUES 6000 Local Sources $ 31,128,345 7000 State Sources 15,095,465 8000 Federal Sources 1,535,000 9000 Other Financing Sources 25,000
TOTAL PROPOSED REVENUES $47,783,810
EXPENDITURES 1000 Instruction $ 28,848,660 2000 Support Services 13,084,875 3000 Operation of Non-instructional Services 975,830 4000 Facilities Acquisition, Construction and Improvement Services 0 5000 Other Financing Uses 5,084,445
TOTAL PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS $ 47,993,810
RESOLVED, Whereas, it is the statutory duty of this Board to assess taxes for school purposes for the school fiscal year 2017-18.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That, for the school year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, there be and there is hereby imposed and levied for school purposes upon all assessed real estate within the Conrad Weiser Area School District a tax at the rate of 28.0 (.028) mills for Berks County properties, or two dollars and 80/xx on each One Hundred Dollars of assessed valuation of taxable property, and 24.18 (.02418) mills for Lancaster County properties, or two dollars and 41/xx on each One Hundred Dollars of assessed valuation of taxable property.
RESOLVED, WHEREAS, the School Board of Conrad Weiser Area School District deems it advisable to enact a per capita tax for school purposes by virtue and authority of the Public School Code Act of 1949, March 10, P.S. 30, Art. VI, Section 679, as amended.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of School Directors of Conrad Weiser Area School District, Berks County, Pennsylvania, hereby resolves that:
SECTION 1. By authority of the Act of General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, approved March 10, 1949, P.S. 30, Art. VI, Section 679, as amended cited as the “Public School Code of 1949”, a per capita tax of Five Dollars ($5.00) is hereby levied and assessed on each and every resident and inhabitant of the Conrad Weiser Area School District eighteen (18) years of age or over, which tax shall be in addition to any other taxes levied and assessed by Conrad Weiser Area School District.
SECTION 2. The list of residents of the political subdivisions of Conrad Weiser Area School District prepared by direction of the school district or political subdivisions embraced therein and the manner provided by law, and any names of residents added to said list in the manner provided by law, are hereby adopted for purposes of levying and assessing the per capita tax imposed by this resolution.
SECTION 3. Said tax shall be collected by the duly elected or appointed tax collectors of the political subdivisions located within Conrad Weiser Area School District and shall be paid over to Conrad Weiser Area School District in the same manner and at the same time as other local taxes are collected and paid over.
SECTION 4. The amount and periods of discount and penalty for payment of said tax shall be the same as provided for in the Local Tax Collection Law of May 25, 1945, P.L. 1050, its amendments and supplements and as provided by the Conrad Weiser Area School Board.
SECTION 5. The Tax Collectors in the various municipal subdivisions of the district shall have all of the powers and be subject to all of the duties to the same extent and as fully provided for in said Local Tax Collection Law of 1945, its amendments and supplements.
SECTION 6. This resolution and the tax herein levied shall be effective the first day of July 2016, and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one (1) year; i.e., until June 30, 2018.
SECTION 7. The compensation of the Tax Collectors for collection of said tax shall be the same as fixed from time to time for the collection of other local taxes.
SECTION 8. If any sentence, clause or section or part of this resolution is for any reason found to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, such unconstitutionality, illegality or invalidity shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, sentences, clauses or sections or parts of this resolution.
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Adopted: SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CONRAD WEISER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mark D. Leidich, President Date
Attest: Gary G. Neider, Secretary Date
This resolution was duly adopted by the following roll call vote:
Aye: Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich….…………….………….………… 7 Nay: Carl ……….………….………….…………….………… 1
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 4. RLR authorizes homestead and farmstead exclusion real estate tax Homestead/ Farmstead assessment reductions for the school year beginning July 1, 2017, under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50 of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006), as attached to the Official Minutes. (Attachment A-1)
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Worley, 5. EJB authorizes the following payments to staff who served as Payment to Mentors mentors during the 2016-17 school year:
Mentor/Protégé Amount Nicole Natale for Alexis Kopicz $500.00 Vincent Natale for Megan Scott $500.00
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 6. RLR/ approves the Strength and Conditioning Coach Contract with LJ Fitness Contract SRM LJ’s Fitness, 102 North Third Street, Womelsdorf, PA 19567, for strength and conditioning services for the 2017-18 school
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This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Carl, 7. RAG appoints Leah Rotenberg, Esquire, and Mays, Connard & Solicitor Rotenberg, of 1235 Penn Avenue, Suite 202, Wyomissing, PA 19610, as solicitor for the Conrad Weiser Area School District beginning July 1, 2017, for a one-year term ending June 30, 2018, at an annual retainer fee of $5,000.00; with additional work at a rate of $148.00 per hour; and the rate of $155.00 per hour for any possible negotiation services;
and further,
RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors for the Conrad Weiser Area School District and the solicitor shall enter into the attached agreement. (Attachment A-2)
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 8. RAG approves the salary increases for administrative/middle Act 93 Comp Plan management personnel for the 2017-18 school year as outlined on Appendix “A” of the Administrative/Middle Management Plan, effective July 1, 2017, as attached to the Official Minutes.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….…………… 7
Abstain: Neider……….…………….……………….…………… 1
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 9. RAG approves the Central Administration Management Central Admin Comp Plan Compensation Plan from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, as attached to the Official Minutes,
and further,
approves the salary increases for central administration management personnel for the 2017-18 school year as outlined on Appendix “A” of the Plan, effective July 1, 2017.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
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Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 10. RLR approves the following for the secretarial, cafeteria, aide, 2017-18 Changes to Support Staff custodial/maintenance and technology support divisions for Structure the 2017-18 school year:
a. 3.00% salary increase
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Sabold, 11. RLR approves the following changes in the holiday structure Holiday Chgs for Cust/Maint beginning in the 2017-18 school year for all full-time custodians/maintenance:
a. One additional holiday for New Year’s Eve
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Sabold, 12. RLR approves the following changes for all support staff employees Summer In- Service for 260 working less than 12 months a year, the option to complete Day SS one pre-approved in-service day in the summer and in return, be granted a flex day during the following school year. This flex day will be predetermined by administration in advance, beginning in the 2017-18 school year.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Sabold, 13. RLR approves a one-hour early dismissal for aides, para-educators, 2017-18 Changes to Support Staff secretaries, and technology support on the afternoons of a Structure weather related early dismissal without having to make up that time, beginning in the 2017-18 school year.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 14. RLR approves CPR/ First Aid and Epi-pen training for all noon-time CPR/First Aide Epi-Pen Training aides. for NTA
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Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 15. RLR approves an Early Retirement Incentive for Full-time Support Support Staff Early Retirement Staff. Incentive (Attachment A-3)
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE – Tammy Starner Wert, Chairperson
Consent Agenda Mrs. Rumbaugh asked for requests to move items from the Consent Agenda to the Discussion Agenda, and there were none.
Motion by Rumbaugh, Seconded by Neider, RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the
Administration and the Curriculum Committee, the Board of School Directors of the Conrad Weiser Area School District 2017 Scientific 1. EJB approves the request of Adelle Schade, Adam Serfass, and Research John Siefert to offer a 15-day Scientific Research Summer Summer Program Program during July and August of 2017 to a minimum of 14 students who will be charged a participation fee of $200.00 per student.
Note: The cost to the District will be $2,000.00, which will be offset by the student participation fee. The amount collected over and above the $2,000.00 will be prorated equally toward salary and supplies. Salary and supplies money will then be evenly divided among the three teachers.
2. EJB approves the following student teacher(s) for the first semester Student Teachers of the 2017-18 school year:
a. Catherine Dice, Kutztown University, Grade 1 with Melissa Reider at West Elementary from August 29, 2017 through October 20, 2017.
b. Seamus Coughlin, Kutztown University, Social Studies with Jon Holota and Special Education with Jenny Miller, at the middle school, from August 29, 2017 through December 14, 2017.
3. RAG approves Reading Area Community College guidelines of the RACC Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Program/Dual Enrollment Agreement with Conrad Weiser School District for academic year 2017-18 as presented. Courses approved under this agreement for academic year 2017-18, and will be taught by Lynne Angstadt,
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a. Accounting II Weighted b. Anatomy & Physiology I c. Anatomy & Physiology II d. AP Calculus AB
4. EJB approves a 240-hour superintendent internship for Janet C. Superintendent Internship Heilman, a Ph.D. candidate at Capella University, with Randall A. Grove, Superintendent, from approximately July 10, 2017 through December 16, 2017.
These resolutions were duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Discussion Agenda
EXTRA-CURRICULAR COMMITTEE – Keegan K. Worley, Chairperson
Consent Agenda Mr. Worley asked for requests to move items from the Consent Agenda to the Discussion Agenda, and there were none.
Motion by Worley, Seconded by Carl, RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Administration
and the Extra-Curricular Committee, the Board of School 1. SRM Directors of the Conrad Weiser Area School District approves Coach Extended extended season pay for the following spring sports coaches Season Pay for the 2016-17 school year:
Boys Tennis Ryan Knarr 8 days - $183.17
Track & Field Lauren Ressler 6 days - $204.54 Abbey Showalter 2 days - $23.91 Steve Young 1 day - $11.96 Jasmine Lockhart 2 days - $23.91
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Discussion Agenda
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FACILITIES/PROPERTY COMMITTEE – Dennis J. Manbeck, Chairperson
Consent Agenda Mr. Manbeck mentioned there are no items on the Consent or Discussion Agendas.
Discussion Agenda
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE – Gary G. Neider, Chairperson
Consent Agenda Mr. Neider asked for requests to move items from the Consent Agenda to the Discussion Agenda, and there were none.
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Rumbaugh, RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Administration
and the Human Relations Committee, the Board of School 1. RAG Directors of the Conrad Weiser Area School District approves Tuition Reimbursement – tuition reimbursement for faculty. Faculty (Attachment A-4)
2. RAG approves the employment of substitute teachers for the 2016- Substitute Teacher 17 school year at the rate of $105.00 per day. (Attachment A-5)
3. RLR authorizes Mary Stricker, academic year Substitute Coordinator Substitute Services for ESY for the District, to make arrangements as needed for substitute transportation aides for the special education Extended School Year program during the summer of 2017 at her current hourly rate for the 2016-17 school year.
4. RLR approves Greta Zerman, (Library Aide at West Elementary) to Summer Clerical Support for Sp Ed provide summer clerical support in the special education office Office for up to 15 hours a week for six weeks at her current hourly rate for the 2016-17 school year, beginning June 26, 2017, to be paid from ACCESS funds.
5. RAG approves the following teacher to provide 2017 Extended ESY Teacher School Year for approximately 44 eligible Conrad Weiser special education students at an hourly rate of $25.00:
Joanne Flemming
6. RLR approves each of the following academic year employees to Sub Summer Clerical Support provide substitute summer clerical support in the special for Sp Ed Office education office at their current hourly rate for the 2016-2017 school year, beginning June 26, 2017, to be paid from ACCESS funds.
Kelly Cox Sp Ed Instructional Aide at the Middle School
Lisa Cullen Sp Ed Instructional Aide at East Elementary
7. RAG approves Alissa B. Sweigart as the Lead Administrator of the SVA Lead
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8. RAG approves Denise Rathman as the Lead Counselor of the Scout SVA Lead Counselor Virtual Academy at a yearly stipend of $7,200.00.
These resolutions were duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Discussion Agenda
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Manbeck, 1. RLR authorizes holidays for the 2017-18 school year: Holidays
Secretarial/ IT(260 days) 07/04/17 Independence Day 09/04/17 Labor Day 11/23/17 through 11/27/17 Thanksgiving Recess 12/25/17 through 12/29/17 Winter Recess 01/01/18 New Year’s Day 03/30/18 Good Friday 05/28/18 Memorial Day
Custodial (260 Days) 07/04/17 Independence Day 09/04/17 Labor Day 11/23/17 and 11/24/17 Thanksgiving Recess 12/25/17 through 12/27/17 Winter Recess 12/29/17 New Year’s Eve 01/01/18 New Year’s Day 03/30/18 Good Friday 05/28/18 Memorial Day
Full-time (5 hours/day or more) Support Staff Who work less than 260 days a year 11/23/17 Thanksgiving Day 12/25/17 Christmas Day 01/01/18 New Year’s Day
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 2. RAG approves the elimination of the family consumer science Elimination of FCS in MS classes at the middle school due to a program change.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Worley and Leidich….…………….………….………… 7 Nay: Sabold……….………….………….…………….……… 1
-15- 06/21/17 Motion by Neider, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 3. RAG approves a change in status from full-time to part-time for Change in Status FT to PT FCS Lorraine Porter, Family Consumer Science Teacher at the high school based on a program change in the middle school.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 4. RAG approves an increase in the part-time teaching schedule of PT HS Health & Phys Ed Increase Tracy Ash, High School Health and Physical Education at HS Teacher, from 3/16 time to 7/16 time in the 2017-2018 school year at a yearly rate of $ 20,700.74 (B; Step 2) in accordance with the 2017-18 salary schedule effective August 23, 2017.
Note: First semester salary (2 blocks) is $11,882.60. Second semester salary (1.5 blocks) is $8,818.14.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Manbeck, 5. EAL approves the following summer custodial personnel with a total Summer Custodians cost not to exceed the budgeted amount of $60,000.00:
Clifford Zeller Alexis Seger 5215A Route 419 166 Heidel Rd. Womelsdorf, PA 19567 Robesonia, PA 19551.
Note: Pending all required documentation.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 6. RAG accepts, with regret, the resignation of Jennifer Hassler, Resign – West Principal Principal at West Elementary School, effective August 2, 2017.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich….…………….………….………… 7 Nay: Carl ……….………….………….…………….………… 1
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Worley, 7. RAG accepts, with regret, the resignation of Sarah Effrig, noontime Resign – NTA West aide at West Elementary School, effective June 6, 2017.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
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Motion by Neider, Seconded by Manbeck, 8. RLR approves the employment of Melissa Glembocki, 1 Whitetail Hire – MS Asst Prin Sec Drive, Robesonia, PA 19551, as an academic year plus 10 days (8 hours/day) Secretary to the Assistant Principal at the middle school, at an hourly rate of $13.00, effective August 16, 2017.
Note: Ms. Glembocki will have three crossover days prior to the start of the school year. This is a replacement for Linda Gresoi (transferred).
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Rumbaugh, 9. RLR approves the transfer of Janelle Hoffmaster, part-time (4.5 Transfer – SP Ed Instr Aide hour/day) special education instructional aide to a full-time (7 hour/day) special education instructional aide at the High School at her current hourly rate, effective August 23, 2017.
Note: This is a new position.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Manbeck, 10. RAG approves the employment of Bradley Mehl, 115 West 14th Hire Learn Support East Street, Frederick, MD 21701, as an academic year Temporary Professional Employee in the Conrad Weiser Area School District at a yearly salary of $46,495.00 (B–Step 1) in accordance with the 2017-18 salary schedule.
Note: Education Level: Bachelors Undergraduate School: Lebanon Valley College Certification: Instr. I – Early Childhood Ed. PreK-4 & Sp. Ed. PreK- 8 Experience: LTS at CW Employment: August 23, 2017 Initial Assignment: Learning Support at East
Note: This is to replace Melissa Keck (transferred).
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Rumbaugh,
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Note: Education Level: Bachelors Undergraduate School: Millersville University Certification: Instr. I – Early Childhood Ed. PreK-4 & Sp. Ed. PreK- 8 Experience: Sch. Dist. of Lan., ELCSD, MTSD, HSD, CSD, YCSD Employment: August 23, 2017 Initial Assignment: Learning Support at East
Note: This is to replace Derek Long (transferred).
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Manbeck, 12. RAG accepts, with regret, the resignation of Nathan Ottaviani, Resign – Instr Coach at East Instructional Coach at East Elementary School, effective June 27, 2017.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Manbeck, 13. RAG approves the employment of Adrienne Kline, 8106 Sacks Hire Life Skills Support East Drive, New Tripoli, PA 18066, as an academic year Professional Employee in the Conrad Weiser Area School District at a yearly salary of $65,957.00 (M+15–Step 11) in accordance with the 2017-18 salary schedule.
Note: Education Level: Masters Undergraduate School: Gratz College Certification: Instr. II – Elementary K-6 & Sp. Ed. PreK-12 Experience: BCIU, SCIU, BMASD Employment: August 23, 2017 Initial Assignment: Life Skills Support at East
Note: This is a new position.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
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Note: Education Level: Masters Undergraduate School: Millersville University Certification: Educ. Spec. II School Psy PK-12 Experience: HASD, Cont Svcs CWASD Employment: August 23, 2017 Initial Assignment: School Psychologist
Note: This is a new position.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Information Items
1. RAG Derek Long will transfer from the special education learning Transfer – SP Ed Learning Support support teacher position at East Elementary School to the Middle School beginning in the 2017-18 school year to replace Kimberly Serfass (transferred).
2. RAG Karen Tobias will teach part-time High School Spanish and PT HS/ PT MS Spanish part-time Middle School Spanish beginning in the 2017-18 school year to replace Diane Payne (retiring).
3. RLR The Elementary Library Aides, Greta Zerman, West Elem Library Aide- East and West Elementary, and Mary Dotterer, East Elementary, will increase the number of days worked per year from 192 to 202 days, beginning in the 2017-18 school year.
4. RAG Diane Hubler will transfer to part-time Family Consumer Transfer – PT FCS HS Science Teacher in the high school beginning in the 2017-18 school year.
5. RAG Daniel Kramer will transfer from the emotional support teacher Transfer – Emotional Support position at West Elementary School to the learning support to Learning Support teacher at the Middle School beginning in the 2017-18 school year to replace Elizabeth Phillips (retiring).
6. RLR The first day as Child Accounting/PIMS Coordinator for Lori Child Acctg/PIMS Coord Moyer was June 1, 2017.
POLICY Policy
Motion by Rumbaugh, Seconded by Carl, RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the
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a. Policy No. 100 Comprehensive Planning – 2nd reading
b. Policy No. 101 Mission Statement/Vision Statement/Shared Values – 2nd reading
c. Policy No. 102 Academic Standards – 2nd reading
d. Policy No. 103 Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices – 2nd reading
e. Policy No. 103.1 Nondiscrimination - Qualified Students With Disabilities – 2nd reading
f. Policy No. 104 Nondiscrimination in Employment and Contract Practices – 2nd reading
g. Policy No. 105 Curriculum – 2nd reading
h. Policy No. 105.1 Review of Instructional Materials by Parents/Guardians and Students – 2nd reading
i. Policy No. 105.2 Exemption From Instruction – 2nd reading
j. Policy No. 106 Guides for Planned Instruction – 2nd reading
k. Policy No. 107 Adoption of Planned Instruction – 2nd reading
l. Policy No. 108 Adoption of Textbooks – 2nd reading
m. Policy No. 109 Resource Materials – 2nd reading
n. Policy No. 110 Instructional Supplies – 2nd reading
Note: See District PSBA Board Policy website for review.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the
Administration, the Board of School Directors of the Conrad 2. RAG Weiser Area School District receives the following policies (1st reading):
a. Policy No. 246 School Wellness – 1st reading
Note: See District PSBA Board Policy website for review.
-20- 06/21/17 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Supt Report Dr. Grove mentioned there will be an executive session following the meeting tonight to discuss legal and personnel matters. Also there will only be one board meeting in the month of July on July 12 at 7:30 PM.
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
A. Enrollment Reports Enrollment
B. Assistant Superintendent Asst. Superintendent
Dr. Bentzel prepared a written report that was distributed prior to the meeting.
C. Director of Business Director of Business
Mrs. Robertson prepared a written report that was distributed prior to the meeting.
1. Director of Food Services Dir. Food Service
Mrs. Nagle prepared a written report that was distributed prior to the meeting.
2. Director of Facilities Dir of Facilities
Mr. Lutz prepared a written report that was distributed prior to the meeting.
D. West Elementary Principal West Principal
Mrs. Hassler prepared a written report that was distributed prior to the meeting.
E. East Elementary Principal East Principal
Mrs. Heilman prepared a written report that was was distributed prior to the meeting.
F. Middle School Principal MS Principal
Mr. Buck prepared a written report that was distributed prior to the meeting.
1. Assistant Middle School Principal Asst MS Principal
No report provided this month.
G. High School Principal HS Principal
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1. Assistant High School Principal Asst. HS Principal
No report provided this month.
2. Assistant High School Principal Asst HS Principal
Mr. Neider prepared a written report that was distributed prior to the meeting.
H. Director of Special Education Director of Special Ed.
Mr. Skoczen prepared a written report that was distributed prior to the meeting.
I. Director of Athletics Director of Athletics
Mr. Michael prepared a written report that was distributed prior to the meeting.
J. Director of Technology Director of Technology
Mr. Knarr prepared a written report that was distributed prior to the meeting.
Mr. Manbeck expressed deep appreciation to Mr. Jon Malsnee for his years of service as solicitor for the school board since 1983.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manbeck, Seconded by Carl, Adjourned 8:27 p.m.
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CONRAD WEISER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Robesonia, PA
ADDENDUM
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE – Gary G. Neider, Chairperson
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Rumbaugh, RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Administration
and the Human Relations Committee, the Board of School 14a. EAL Directors of the Conrad Weiser Area School District approves Summer the following summer custodial personnel with a total cost not Custodians to exceed the budgeted amount of $60,000.00:
Robert Fair, Jr. 2126 Cleveland Avenue West Lawn, PA 19609
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Manbeck, 14b. RAG accepts, with regret, the resignation of Brian Kimmerle, Resign – HS Math mathematics teacher at the high school, effective June 30, 2017.
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
Motion by Neider, Seconded by Worley, 14c. JCH approves the following tutor for the 2017 Summer Remediation Summer Remediation Program at an hourly rate of $25.00: Tutor
Karissa Burns 3023 Kutztown Road Reading, PA 19605
This resolution was duly adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Carl, Kaczmarczyk, Manbeck, Neider, Rumbaugh, Sabold, Worley and Leidich ……….…………….……… 8
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