Regular Meeting October 10, 2013

The Regular Meeting of the Johnsonburg Area School District Board of Education was held Thursday, October 10, 2013 beginning at 7:00 PM. Directors in attendance were D. Allegretto, T. Fannin, B. Paladino, B. Thorwart, R. Warmbrodt, and R. Wolfe. Administrators in attendance were D. Crotzer, J. Hobbs, K. Wolfe, and B. Benson. P. Calkins; Board Treasurer, L. Pura; Personnel/Payroll and L. Mahoney; Board Secretary were in attendance as well as Solicitor R. Brown. Media was represented by the Ridgway Record and the Johnsonburg Press.

The Agenda Review began at 6:30 PM. Immediately following the agenda review Mr. Benson and Mrs. Hobbs reviewed our School Performance Profile results with the Board. Public Comment began at 6:55 PM. At 7:00 PM, President Paladino called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Warmbrodt moves seconded by Allegretto to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on September 12, 2013 as presented. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Warmbrodt moves seconded by Fannin to approve the Treasurer’s Report for General Fund including Disbursements and Revenue for 08/13 as presented. All vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Warmbrodt moves seconded by Allegretto to approve the High School Activity Account for 08/13, the High School Athletic Account for 08/13, the Elementary Activity Account for 08/13, the Cafeteria Account for 08/13, and the Scholarship Report for 08/13 as presented. All vote yes. Motion carried. (Copies inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Warmbrodt moves seconded by Allegretto to approve the minutes from the Safety Committee meeting held on September 18, 2013, as presented. All vote yes. Motion carried. (Copies inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Warmbrodt moves seconded by Allegretto to approve the bills list as presented. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Fannin, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

At 7:07 PM the Board entered into Executive Session to discuss matters of personnel and litigation. The regular meeting resumed at 7:20 PM. Regular Meeting October 10, 2013

A. Personnel

Agenda Item 1: Bulk Purchasing Representatives: Allegretto moves seconded by Thorwart to approve Mrs. Jennifer Hobbs and Mrs. Linda Benson as bulk purchasing representatives for the 2014 – 2015 School Year. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 2: Certified Bus Driver List: Allegretto moves seconded by Fannin to add Mr. George Machcoviak and Mr. Bob Dunworth to the certified bus driver list for the 2013 – 2014 School Year, pending completion of the necessary paperwork. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 3: Elementary Yearbook Co- Advisor: Allegretto moves seconded by Thorwart to approve Mrs. Diane Murphy as elementary yearbook co-advisor with Mrs. Ellen Leslie for the 2013 – 2014 School Year, with a stipend of $212.50 each. Voice Vote: Allegretto, Fannin, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt, and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 4: Volunteer Coaches: Fannin moves seconded by Wolfe to approve the following as volunteer coaches for the 2013 – 2014 School Year:

Varsity Wrestling: Eric Iorfido, Bart Nelson, Dylan Nelson, Josh Woodford JH Wrestling: Dan Carnovale, Jon Norlin Boys’ Basketball: Cliff Patrick, Bill Bliss, Greg Singer Girls’ Basketball: Mike King, Gina Schreiber, Joe Kocjancic JH Volleyball: Colleen Oknefski, Sara Myers Cheerleading: Kelsey Kilhoffer

All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 5: Substitute List: Allegretto moves seconded by Fannin to add Mrs. Shannon Strom-Hansen to the substitute teacher list for the 2013 – 2014 School Year, pending completion of the necessary paperwork. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 6: Cross Country Coach: Allegretto moves seconded by Fannin to add Mr. Eric Lowry, cross country coach, to the supplemental contract list for the 2013 – 2014 School Year with a stipend of $2,850.00. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Fannin, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. Regular Meeting October 10, 2013

Agenda Item 7: Substitute List: Allegretto moves seconded by Fannin to add Ms.Ellie Kocjancic to the substitute teacher list with emergency certification, for the 2013 – 2014 School Year, pending completion of the necessary paperwork. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 8: Student Teacher: Allegretto moves seconded by Thorwart to approve Ms. Bethany Mealy as student teacher with Mrs. Shelly Halquist beginning March 5 through April 24, 2014. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 9: Student Teacher: Allegretto moves seconded by Thorwart to approve Ms. Michelle Lloyd as student teacher with Mrs. Jaci King beginning January 6 through April 11, 2014. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 10: Substitute List: Allegretto moves seconded by Fannin to remove Ms. Laura Hunt, Ms. Lynda Pontzer, and Ms. Nancy Rudolph from the substitute list due to non-compliance with paperwork requirements. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 11: Weight Room Volunteer: Allegretto moves seconded by Fannin to approve Mr. Preston Mahoney as volunteer weight room supervisor, pending completion of the necessary paperwork. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 12: Substitute List: Fannin moves seconded by Wolfe to add Ms. Carrie Cherry to the substitute cafeteria list for the 2013 – 2014 School Year, pending completion of the necessary paperwork. All vote yes. Motion carried.

B. Education and School Activities

Agenda Item 1: Work Hour Change: Allegretto moves seconded by Wolfe to change the work hours for the 2 nd shift custodian at the high school from 3 – 11 PM to 4 – Midnight effective Monday, December 2, 2013 through Friday, February 21, 2014. Regular hours will resume on Monday, February 24, 2014. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Fannin, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 2: High School Activity Club Officers and Advisors: Fannin moves seconded by Wolfe to approve the high school activity club officers and advisors for the 2013 – 2014 School Year as presented. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Fannin, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.) Regular Meeting October 10, 2013

Agenda Item 3: Elementary School Activity Club Officers and Advisors: Allegretto moves seconded by Fannin to approve the elementary school activity club officers and advisors for the 2013 – 2014 School Year as presented. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Fannin, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 4: Senior Class Trip: Allegretto moves seconded by Wolfe to change the dates of the senior class trip to Florida from May 20 through May 23, 2014 to May 19 through May 22, 2014. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Fannin, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes.

Agenda Item 5: Reiter Transportation Contract: Allegretto moves seconded by Wolfe to approve the contract with Mrs. Naoma Reiter as independent carrier for the remainder of the 2013 – 2014 School Year, the 2014 – 2015 School Year, and the 2015 – 2016 School Year. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Fannin, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 6: Policies: Presented for 1st reading is new Policy No. 103.1; Section – Programs titled Nondiscrimination – Qualified Students with Disabilities. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 7: Policies: Presented for 1st reading is revised Policy No. 113.1; Section-Programs titled Discipline of Students with Disabilities and revised Policy No. 113.2; Section – Programs titled Behavior Support. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 8: Elk County Community Foundation: Allegretto moves seconded by Wolfe to approve the transfer of approximately $630,000.00 from PNC Bank to the Elk County Community Foundation in regard to the scholarship fund. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Fannin, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 9: Track/Field Equipment: Allegretto moves seconded by Wolfe to approve the purchase of a high jump mat, pit cover, standards and crossbars for the track and field program at an approximate cost of $6,000.00. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Fannin, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 10: Wall of Fame: Wolfe moves seconded by Fannin to approve the following: “The wall outside of the high school gymnasium often referred to as the Wall of Fame, will be reserved for pictures of PIAA State 1 st place winners, both individual and team, and PIAA State 2 nd place winners, both individual and team.” Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Fannin, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. Regular Meeting October 10, 2013

At 7:40 PM Warmbrodt moves seconded by Allegretto to adjourn the meeting. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Read and approved this______day of ______, 2013.

Lisa J. Mahoney Board Secretary