October 13, 2014

The West Perry School District Board of School Directors met on Monday, October 13, 2014, in the District Office Board Room. An Executive session for personnel matters was held at 7:00 PM prior to the regular meeting. President Charles Thiemann called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting opened with board members and audience members standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL Board members response to roll call:

Mr. Boose - here Mrs. Dell - here Mrs. Egolf - here Mrs. Fry - absent Mr. Kent - absent Mr. Kling - here Mr. Rice - here Mrs. Rice - here Mr. Thiemann - here

Members Present: 7 Members Absent: 2 (Fry, Kent)

OTHERS PRESENT Others present at the meeting were: Dr. Michael O’Brien, Duane Wright, Lucas Clouse, Chris Rahn, Paula Jones, Renee LeDonne, Nancy Snyder, Stevie Heller, Kristi Wickard, Kathleen White, Sarah Farmer, Liz Derr, Joe Stasyszyn, Chris Young, Scott Gallagher, Luke Roman (PCT), Nathan Grippin, Jeff Sanno, and approximately 20-25 teachers/students/citizens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 8, 2014 Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2014 board meeting.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

TREASURER’S REPORT Mr. Kent was absent at the September 8 th meeting. No treasurer’s report was Revenue and Expense Report given. Treasurer’s Report

APPROVAL OF BILLS Regular Bills/Procurement Card Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve the regular bills and procurement card transactions as presented, with the exception of check #98518. A copy is attached to the original minutes.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

Check #97988 Mr. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to approve Check #98518 as presented.

All members present voted: Motion carried. 6 Yes 0 No 1 Abstention (J. Rice)

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Staff and Student Spotlight Mr. Rahn spotlighted FFA Parliamentary Procedure team members Lily Guthrie, Christa Kretzing, Janell Baker, Colby McMillen, Mackenzie Curtis, Paige Rice, Joe Dailey, and John Noss. Parliamentary Procedure is a FFA Career Development event in which students learn how to effectively and efficiently conduct a business meeting. During this CDE students have the opportunity to learn how to use 23 different motions accepted as proper parliamentary procedure ranging from amendments to reconsidering motions. In addition, students learn to thoroughly debate a topic amongst their peers and then realize the significance of their individual 1

vote once it is cast. Students also study Robert's Rules of Order to hone their knowledge with all aspects of Parliamentary Procedure, which they demonstrate on a written test.

The team first competed in the Area Competition consisting of teams from Cumberland, Perry, and Dauphin Counties, where they placed second and continued to the South Central Region Career Development Event. At the regional level they placed second again and earned a place at the state competition, where they competed against 12 other teams, and they earned a place in the final round which consisted of four teams. During this final round battle the team placed 3rd where they received the honor to compete against the Eastern Region at the Eastern States Exposition also known as the Big E. The team placed 2nd at this competition, which consisted of teams from the States of the Eastern United States ranging from Kentucky to Connecticut.

In addition, at the State Competition Christa Kretzing and Joe Dailey became accredited Parliamentarians with the Society of Agricultural Education Parliamentarians based upon their high test scores. In order to receive this honor, they received an 80% or better on the accredited Parliamentarian exam, a feat accomplished by only 2 other students in the state of this year.

Mr. Rahn also acknowledged FFA advisors John Hines and Ayla Miller for their hard work in preparing these students for competition.

West Perry High School Trevor Dolin, Tregg Liebel, Ben Dum, Nick Lavenberg, Scotty Messner, and Ethan Team Spring 2015 Trip to Lesher, members of the baseball team, attended the Board meeting and gave Williamsburg, VA an overview of the educational and team building benefits they receive from going to Williamsburg, VA and asked for permission to return again in March 2015. They expressed their appreciation to the Board for allowing them to go the Williamsburg each year.

Re: motion – WPHS Baseball Team Mr. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to approve the WPHS Baseball Team’s Field Trip to Williamsburg, VA request to attend a field trip to Williamsburg, VA, March 6-11, 2015.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

West Perry English Department Mr. Grippin, English Teacher, West Perry High School, presented a tentative 2016 Europe trip presentation itinerary to the Board for the English Department to take students to the British Isles through Education First (EF) Tours. This tour would be an 11-day trip to Ireland, Northern Wales, Scotland, and London. The approximate cost for the trip is $3,900.00, which includes transportation, accommodations, excursions, breakfast and dinner daily, and tipping. This trip would be offered to students in June 2016 (approximate departure date of June 20, 2016).

Students from the classes of 2016 and 2017 would be eligible to participate if they meet specified requirements (completion of 10th grade English and enrollment in at least 11 th grade English with a B average, two character references, and a clear disciplinary record). Multiple fundraisers will be available to offset the cost of this trip.

Board members commented about the benefits our students receive by attending trips to see the world. However, there are concerns about the current affairs that are happening in Europe and around the world, and the safety of our students and staff while attending these trips. Mr. Grippin acknowledged the Boards concerns and stated he would be in contact with the representative of EF Tours.

Mrs. Rice asked about a policy for cancellations if something would happen that the trip would need to be cancelled. Mr. Grippin stated he would check with EF Tours, but was sure they had a procedure in place if a trip would be cancelled. Mr. Grippin promised that he would make parents aware of this policy before they enrolled their child in the trip. 2

It was suggested that participants for this trip obtain travelers insurance in the event current affairs would cause this trip to be cancelled.

Re: motion – 2016 Europe trip Mrs. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to approve the English Department’s 2016 Europe trip.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS West Perry Education Association No update

West Perry Education Support No one present. Professional Association

Other Concerned parents questioned why it took four years to address a bus issue. Mr. Thiemann acknowledged that the issue has been rectified. The parents thanked the Board for promptly resolving this issue.

NEW BUSINESS PDE Resolution - electronic signature 1. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the Resolution authorizing the Superintendent to electronically sign contracts with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

A copy is attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

PlanCon K documents 2. Mr. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to approve the PlanCon K documents to be submitted to the Department of Education for the West Perry School District General Obligation Note, Series of 2014.

A copy is attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

2014-2015 Transportation 3. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the Transportation-Bus Bus Routes Routes for the 2014-2015 school year.

A copy is attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

Athletic Director/Dean of Students 4. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve the Athletic Director/Dean job description of Students job description. This job description would replace the Athletic Director/ Director of Transportation job description.

A copy is attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

Supervisor of Transportation 5. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve the Supervisor of job description Transportation job description. This job description would replace the Athletic Director/Director of Transportation job description.

A copy is attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

Department Chairperson job 6. Mr. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the Department Description Chairperson job description.

A copy is attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

New York City Educational Trip 7. Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Rice, to approve Matthew Wieseman, West Perry High School, Choral Director, and Nathan Grippin, West Perry High School, Drama Club Advisor, to escort both groups on an educational trip to 3

attend Les Miserables , at the Imperial Theater, in New York City on Friday, April 24, 2015.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

Personnel 8. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mrs. Egolf, to approve the following personnel items a-b:

a. Kathy Anderson, West Perry Middle School, Learning Support Aide, resignation effective October 15, 2014.

b. Dory Frownfelter, West Perry Middle School, Lunch Recess Aide, resignation effective September 26, 2014.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

Administrative Recommendation Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve the following administrative recommendation items 1-3: c. Administrative Recommendation: 1. The Administration is recommending approval of Amendment #2 of the West Perry School District Cafeteria Benefit Plan. The Amendment is necessitated to comply with recent regulatory changes.

2. The Administration is recommending approval of an On-Line Learning Coordinator. This position will provide support and guidance to students and parents who wish to pursue alternative learning experiences based on academic development. This position will be funded through District funds.

3. The Administration is recommending approval of a One-on-One, Special Education Paraprofessional, 4½ hours at New Bloomfield Elementary. This position will be funded through IDEA (if IDEA funds are not available District funds will be used). This position will be re-evaluated during the 2014-2015 school year in order to provide the student with applicable support.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

Leave of Absence d. Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Rice, to approve the following leave of absence items 1-3: 1. Kim Bailey, West Perry High School, Emotional Support Aide, is requesting an unpaid leave of absence on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Mrs. Bailey will be using three personnel days in conjunction with this leave from Friday, November 14, 2014 through Tuesday, November 18, 2014.

2. Doreen Kelly, Blain Elementary, Instructional Aide, has requested two days of unpaid leave from Thursday, September 11, 2014 through Friday, September 12, 2014. Mrs. Kelly used four personnel days in conjunction with this leave from Friday, September 5, 2014 through Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Mrs. Kelly’s request for an unpaid leave of absence was submitted on September 8, 2014.

3. Donna Seiders, West Perry Middle School, Custodian-Evening, is requesting an unpaid leave of absence from October 15, 2014 through January 2, 2015.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

Employment Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice to approve the following employment items 1-5: e. Employment - All Pending Receipt of Required Documentation: 1. Robert Darden, West Perry High School, Learning Support Teacher,

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effective October 20, 2014, Salary: $44,004.00 ($232.83 per day prorated). Mr. Darden will be filling the vacant position of Paula Jones, due to transfer, Personnel, Item c.1, of the August 26, 2014 Board agenda.

2. Joseph Stasyszyn, West Perry School District, Administrative Office, Director of Athletics/Dean of Students, 245 days, effective September 29, 2014; Salary: $65,000.00 ($265.30 per day prorated). Mr. Stasyszyn will be filling the vacant position of Cory Hoffman due to resignation, Personnel, Item 2.a, of the August 26, 2014 Board agenda.

3. Scott Kelley, West Perry School District, Administrative Office, Supervisor of Transportation, 245 days, effective upon release from current employer; Salary: $54,000.00 ($220.40 per day prorated). Mr. Kelley will be filling the position as approved, New Business, Item 5, of the October 13, 2014 Board agenda.

4. Paul Trout, West Perry School District, District Wide, Custodian, effective October 14, 2014; Salary: $9.25 per hour. This position was adopted as part of the 2014-2015 budget, New Business, Item 1, of the June 14, 2014 Board agenda.

5. Candace Shuman, Carroll Elementary, Lunch Recess Aide, 2 ½ hours per day, 180 days per year, effective upon receipt of pre-employment documentation, Salary: $9.25 per hour. Mrs. Shuman will be filling the vacant position of Jodi Black, Personnel, Item 2.c, of the March 21, 2013 Board agenda.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

6. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the following professional staff as mentors for newly hired staff members. The mentors will receive a stipend of $550.00 for this assignment (2014-2015 Co-Curricular Salaries, Item e-11, of the May 12, 2014 Board agenda): Elizabeth O’Leary – mentor for Alison Moore Patrick Guyer – mentor for Alexa Schaeffer Nicole Gutacker – mentor for Emily Harne Ashley McMillen – mentor for Tricia Miller Joseph Cirulli – mentor for Robert Darden

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

7. Mr. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the following professional staff as informal mentors for newly hired staff members. The informal mentors will receive a stipend of $275.00 for this assignment (2014-2015 Co-Curricular Salaries, Item e-11, of the May 12, 2014 Board agenda): Heather Succa – informal mentor for Kelly Sherbo Mary Courage – informal mentor for Jessica St. Clair Sarah Morrison – informal mentor for Phillip Hemperly Cathy Noel – informal mentor for Andrea Bryant

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

8. The Administration is recommending the following staff be approved as Building Technology Representatives for the 2014-2015 school year (2014-2015 Co-Curricular Salaries, Item e-11, of the May 12, 2014 Board agenda): Rachel Mleczko Blain Elementary $350.00 Duane Wright Carroll Elementary $350.00 Daniel Palopoli New Bloomfield Elementary $350.00 Mark Douglass Middle School $350.00 Michael Eddy Middle School $350.00 5

Mark Easterday High School $350.00 William Armstrong High School $350.00

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

9. Mr. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to approve the following Day-to- Day Substitute Teachers a. Carolyn Foose – Elementary K-6; Early Childhood N-3 b. Meggan Morrison – Elementary K-6; Reading Specialist c. Alessandra Perkins – Grades PK-4 d. Amy Polcha – Elementary K-6; Special Education N-12 e. Emily Trout – Elementary K-6; Early Childhood N-3

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes No 0

10. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve the following Bus/Van Drivers: a. Jill Brown for S&T Bus Inc. b. Jane Louise Armstrong for Dum’s Bus Service/Dennis Dum c. Tara Broadwater for Ronald Bolze, Bolze Bus Service

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes No 0

11. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mrs. Rice, to approve the following 2014-2015 Volunteer Winterguard Instructor: a. Roxanne Dupert-Frank

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes No 0

ADDENDUM NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to approve the following Personnel items:

Transfers a. Transfers: 1. Rebecca Morrow, Carroll Elementary, Learning Support Aide, transfer to West Perry Middle School, Learning Support Aide, effective October 20, 2014. Mrs. Morrow will be filling the vacant position of Kathy Anderson, due to resignation, Personnel, Item 8-a, of the October 13, 2014 Board agenda.

Employment b. Employment - Pending receipt of required documentation: 1. Jessie McDonald, West Perry High School, Long-term Substitute Teacher, Industrial Arts, effective September 10, 2014 through approximately February 23, 2015; Salary: 1-90 days: $90.00 per day, 91-189 days: $208.19 per day (Bachelor’s Step-1). Mr. McDonald will be filling the vacant position of Timothy McGowan, due to military leave, Personnel, Item e-1 of the March 10, 2014 Board agenda.

2. Day-to-Day Substitute Aide: a. Jill M. Brown

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes No 0

EDUCATION Federal Programs Update 1. Dr. Snyder had no Federal Programs update

Memorandum of Understanding 2. Mrs. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for participation in the Title III – Limited English Proficient (LEP) Student Program Consortium with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) for the 2014-2015 school year.

A copy is attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No 6

English as a Second Language 3. Mr. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to approve the Agreement for English Agreement as a Second Language (ESL) Services with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) for the 2014-2015 school year.

A copy is attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

Supplemental Speech and Language 4. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mr. Rice, to approve the Supplemental Speech Support Contract and Language Support contract with Newport School District for the 2014-2015 school year.

A copy is attached to the original minutes. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

Tuition Waiver 5. Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Rice, to approve a tuition waiver for senior, Ryan McClintock, to complete the 2014-2015 school year at West Perry High School, and graduate from the West Perry School District.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

POLICY 1. Mr. Kling moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the first reading of the First Reading Policy E-305 following policy: Employment of Substitutes Policy E 305 – Employment of Substitutes

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

FISCAL Student Activity Funds’ Report 1. District Student Activity Funds report as of September 30, 2014 (informational item only).

A copy is attached to the original minutes.

Surplus Items 2. Mrs. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to declare unused equipment at West Perry High School as surplus.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No

3. Mr. Rice moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to declare unused athletic banners/equipment as surplus.

All members present voted: Motion carried. 5 Yes 2 No (Dell, Kling)

ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, Mrs. Dell moved, seconded by Mr. Kling, to adjourn the meeting and move into Executive session for personnel matters.

All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried. 7 Yes 0 No Meeting adjourned at 8:32 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Stevie J. Davis SJD/kls Board Secretary Board: October 13, 2014

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