Milton Area School District

MILTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Agenda - revised AUGUST 8, 2017 – HIGH SCHOOL LITERACY CAFE – 6:00 PM Page 1 of 6 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1.0 August Citizen of the Month White Deer Elementary Student Cooper Crawford, Kindergarten (2016-2017) Parents/Guardians: Tabitha Hassinger & Tom Crawford Teacher: Mrs. Moser IV. PRESENTATIONS and COMMENTS FROM VISITORS

1.0 Athletic Booster Club

2.0 Band Boosters

3.0 S.T.A.G.E.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (V)

1.0 Recommend approval of the minutes from July 11, 2017.

2.0 Recommend approval of the minutes from July 18, 2017. VI. DISTRICT WIDE REPORTS

VII. EXECUTIVE REPORT – Mr. Edinger (RC)

1.0 Recommend approval of the Letter to participate as a work site organization in the Lions’ Club Juvenile Community Service Work Program. (Attachment VII.1.0) VIII. BOARD COMMITTEES:

1.0 FINANCE COMMITTEE – Mrs. Everitt, Mrs. Garcia-Johnson, Mr. McNeal, Mr. Hosterman (RC)

1.1 Recommend approval of the following financial reports: 1.1.1 Condensed Board Expenditure Summary Reports: 1.1.1.1 Fund 10 – General Fund 1.1.1.2 Fund 22 – Capital Reserve Fund 1.1.1.3 Fund 30 – Capital Project Fund 1.1.1.4 Fund 50 – Cafeteria Fund

1.1.2 Condensed Board Revenue Summary Reports: MILTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Agenda - revised AUGUST 8, 2017 – HIGH SCHOOL LITERACY CAFE – 6:00 PM Page 2 of 6 1.1.2.1 Fund 10 – General Fund 1.1.2.2 Fund 22 – Capital Reserve Fund 1.1.2.3 Fund 30 – Capital Project Fund 1.1.2.4 Fund 50 – Cafeteria Fund

1.2 Recommend approval of bills as follows: 1.2.1 Bills paid since last meeting 1.2.1.1 Fund 10 – General Fund $359,320.22

1.2.2 Bills for payment after Board Approval 1.2.2.1 Fund 10 – General Fund $177,923.71 1.2.2.2 Fund 50 – Cafeteria Fund $ 88,121.99 $266,045.70

2.0 FACILITIES – Mr. Hosterman, Mr. Fry, Mrs. Everitt, Mr. Weaver (RC)

2.1 Recommend approval to decommission the attached list of items. (Attachment 2.1)

2.2 Recommend approval for Girls on the Run to use outdoor spaces (weather permitting) and indoor spaces in inclement weather at all three (3) elementary buildings, starting no earlier than the end of the school day, beginning on September 1, 2017 and ending on June 1, 2018. (donated – no charge).

3.0 ATHLETICS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR COMMITTEE – Mr. Weaver, Mr. Fry, Mr. McNeal, Mrs. Rantz (RC)

3.1 Recommend approval for the following coaches for the 2017-2018 school year, pending Acts 24, 34, 114, 151 & 168 clearances, and the results of a TB test. These positions will be contingent upon adequate student participation. 3.1.1 Matt Wenrich Head JV Football $4,469.00 3.1.2 Curt Zettlemoyer JV Football $3,935.00 3.1.3 Joe Stahley JV Football $3,935.00 3.1.4 Mike Adams JV Football $3,935.00 3.1.5 Jon Trego JV Football $2,708.00 3.1.6 Tyler Pardoe Head MS Football $3,780.00 3.1.7 Maxwell Frankel MS Football $2,708.00 3.1.8 Erik Strawser MS Football $2,708.00 3.1.9 Jennifer Waltman Assistant Cheerleading $2,878.00

3.2 Recommend approval for the following volunteer coach(es) for the 2017-2018 school year, pending Acts 24, 34, 114, 151 & 168 clearances, and the results of a TB test. These positions will be contingent upon adequate student participation. 3.2.1 Tyler Krebs Football 3.2.2 Andrew Rantz Football 3.2.3 Chip Rearick Football 3.2.4 Logan Spangler Football 3.2.5 John Wargo Football 3.2.6 Kassandra Mabus Field Hockey MILTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Agenda - revised AUGUST 8, 2017 – HIGH SCHOOL LITERACY CAFE – 6:00 PM Page 3 of 6

3.3 Recommend approval of the attached list of Athletic Event Workers for the 2017- 2018 school year, pending required clearances and the results of a TB test. (Attachment 3.3)

3.4 Recommend approval for athletes and coaches to attend 2017-2018 PIAA post- season events when athletes qualify for advancement which may include travel in excess of 75 miles one-way and/or overnight stays.

4.0 EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE –Mr. Seebold, Mrs. Everitt, Mr. Hosterman, Mrs. Garcia-Johnson (RC)

4.1 Recommend approval of the following 2017-2018 handbooks: (Attachments 4.1.1 through 4.1.6) 4.1.1 Senior High School Parent Handbook 4.1.2 Senior High School Student Handbook 4.1.3 Middle School Parent Handbook 4.1.4 Middle School Student Handbook 4.1.5 Elementary Parent Handbook 4.1.6 Elementary Student Handbook

4.2 Recommend approval to decommission the attached list of technology items: (Attachment 4.2)

4.3 Recommend approval for Education Tours for employees and students when students qualify for regional, state or national advancement, which may include travel in excess of 75 miles one-way and/or overnight stays.

4.4 Recommend approval of the attached Marching Band schedule. (Attachment 4.4)

5.0 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – Mrs. Rantz, Mr. McNeal, Mr. Weaver, Mr. Fry (RC)

5.1 Recommend approval for the attached list of Support Substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year, for all categories unless otherwise indicated, on an as needed basis at the designated hourly rate, pending required clearances, the results of a TB test and successful completion of the local assessment for highly qualified instructional aides, where applicable. (Attachment 5.1)

5.2 Recommend approval for the attached list of Professional Staff Substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year, on an as needed basis, at the rate of $125.00 per day, pending appropriate certification, required clearances and the results of a TB test. (Attachment 5.2)

5.3 Recommend approval for the attached list of Guest Teachers for the 2017-2018 school year, on an as needed basis, as part of the CSIU Guest Teacher Consortium, at the rate of $125.00 per day, pending appropriate certification, required clearances and the results of a TB test prior to serving in the school district. (Attachment 5.3) MILTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Agenda - revised AUGUST 8, 2017 – HIGH SCHOOL LITERACY CAFE – 6:00 PM Page 4 of 6 5.4 Recommend approval for the following Professional Staff salary adjustments, effective September 2017: 5.4.1 Cynthia Krebs from Master’s +30 to Master’s +45 5.4.2 Heather Reitz from Master’s +30 to Master’s +45 5.4.3 Amé Reynolds from Master’s +15 to Master’s +30

5.5 Recommend approval of the following Professional Staff resignations: 5.5.1 Laura Barondeau, Learning Support Teacher at the Senior High School, effective July 20, 2017. Ms. Barondeau has worked for the district for one (1) year. 5.5.2 Emily Higgins from 7th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher at the Middle School effective August 8, 2017. Mrs. Higgins has worked for the district for nine (9) years. 5.5.3 Dustin Manotti, 4th Grade Teacher at Montandon Elementary School, effective August 8, 2017. Mr. Manotti has worked for the district for two (2) years.

5.6 Recommend approval of the following Support Staff resignations/retirements: 5.6.1 Kelly Newcomer, Special Education Aide at the Senior High School effective August 8, 2017. Mrs. Newcomer has worked for the district for two (2) years.

5.7 Recommend approval for the following Professional Staff transfers, effective July 1, 2017: 5.7.1 Jennifer Bowman from K-12 Instruction Coach to Learning Support Teacher at the Senior High School. 5.7.2 Donna Spear from Technology Coach to K-12 Instructional Coach at All Buildings. 5.7.3 Katelyn Tourigian from Autistic Support Teacher at the Middle School to 3rd Grade at White Deer Elementary School.

5.8 Recommend approval for the following Support Staff employee(s), pending required clearances and the results of a TB test and drug screening: 5.8.1 Tanya-bea Kemper, Special Education Aide – Life Skills at White Deer Elementary School, at the rate of $10.00 with benefits as stated in the Classified Employee Handbook, effective August 23, 2017.

5.9 Recommend approval of the following revised job description(s): (Attachment 5.9) 5.9.1 Food Service Director

5.10 Recommend approval for the following Professional Staff employees, pending required clearances, certification, and results of a TB test and drug screening: 5.10.1 Name: Janna Bond Address: Lewisburg, PA Position: K-12 Instructional Coach Terms: $45,669.00, Step 1 Effective: August 17, 2017 Degree: Master’s MILTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Agenda - revised AUGUST 8, 2017 – HIGH SCHOOL LITERACY CAFE – 6:00 PM Page 5 of 6 Certification: Grades PK-4 Buildings: All Buildings 5.10.2 Name: Jessica Joseph Address: Lock Haven, PA Position: Autistic Support Terms: $45,086.00, Step 2 Effective: August 17, 2017 Degree: Bachelor’s Certification: Special Education PK-8, Grades PK-4 Buildings: Middle School 5.10.3 Name: Amanda Lombardo Address: Berwick, PA Position: English/Language Arts – Grade 7 Terms: $54,245.00, Step 8 Effective: August 17, 2017 Degree: Master’s Certification: English 7-12, Social Studies 7-12, Elementary & Secondary School Counselor Buildings: Middle School

5.11 Recommend approval of the following Independent Volunteer(s) for the 2017-2018 school year. Volunteers will provide proof of mandated reporter training, current Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 clearances and TB test results prior to serving in the school district: 5.11.1 Susan Bastian 5.11.2 Lara Dick 5.11.3 Misty Harris 5.11.4 Janine Hassan 5.11.5 Lyndi Hertzler 5.11.6 Stephanie Murray 5.11.7 Dawn Shawley 5.11.8 Kristin Tyson 5.11.9 Jennifer Zechman

5.12 Recommend approval for the following mentors for new teachers: 5.12.1 Katelyn Emory for Kristin Dolan – Special Education 5.12.2 Katelyn Emory for Jessica Joseph – Special Education 5.12.3 Amanda Stoudt for Janna Bond – Instructional Coach 5.12.4 Tabitha Heimbach for Julia Pieters – Speech Therapy

6.0 LEGISLATIVE & POLICY COMMITTEE – Mrs. Garcia-Johnson, Mr. Seebold, Mrs. Rantz, Mr. Hosterman (RC)

6.1 Recommend approval of the final reading of the following policies: (Attachment 6.1) 6.1.1 Policy 008 – Organization Chart 6.1.2 Policy 123.1 – Concussion Management MILTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Agenda - revised AUGUST 8, 2017 – HIGH SCHOOL LITERACY CAFE – 6:00 PM Page 6 of 6 IX. CSIU-16 REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

X. SECRETARY’S CORRESPONDENCE – Mr. Snyder

1.0 Grants and Donations (V)

DONATIONS

Department/Building Date Donor Item(s)

Music Department August 2017 Jacob Musser Saxophone

Milton Area School Historical map of July 2017 Class of 1977 District Milton Geisinger Health & Three (3) GaGa Ball Elementary Schools July 2017 Wellness Dept. Pits Full size spine model Senior High School July 2017 Ann Butler on stand 2017-2018 Athletics Booster Athletic Program See attached list School Year Club

GRANTS

Department/Building Date Grant Amount

Milton Area School July 2017 Title I $587,820 District Milton Area School July 2017 Title II $93,725 District Milton Area School July 2017 Title III $15,841 District

XI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Mrs. Keegan

1.0 Recommend approval of the Superintendent’s Report dated August 8, 2017. XII. BOARD COMMENTS XIII. ADJOURNMENT