SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Harrisburg, Pennsylvania SYNOPSIS OF NOVEMBER 23, 2009 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

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1 SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Harrisburg, Pennsylvania SYNOPSIS OF NOVEMBER 23, 2009 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS Ray E. Landis, President Recognition of John J. Fabian s 16 year tenure on the Board At this time, I would like to congratulate Mr. John J. Fabian, Jr., who was recently recognized by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association for 16 years of service to the Susquehanna Township School District as a board member. In recognition of this honor, I am pleased to present him with this certificate and to announce that he has been added to the PSBA Honor Roll of School Board Service. I would like to say thank you for giving of your time and financial expertise to this community of learners. Your commitment to the school district through this unpaid volunteer service demonstrates a genuine commitment to the education of our youth. Congratulations to Raquel Summerford who was recognized as middle school teacher of the month by the Susquehanna Township Rotary Club. This recognition includes a financial contribution to the Hanna Education Foundation in her honor. Our marching band took 4 th place at the Atlantic Coast Championship, held at the Hershey Park Stadium on November 8 th. Turning in a season high score of 95.8, the band has continually finished in the top ten of all competing units in this prestigious event for well over a decade. These same fine musicians finished 2 nd in the United States Band Association held in Annapolis, Maryland on November 6 th with a score of 96.35, which was less than 1 point from being the top finisher.

2 The reorganization meeting of the school board will be held on Monday, December 7 th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Keiser-Fearen Library Media Center. New board members will be sworn into office at that time, followed by the election of officers, with the exception of treasurer. SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS David W. Volkman, Superintendent Congratulations to Aminat Balogun, 7 th grade student at the middle school, who was recognized by the Susquehanna Township Rotary Club as student of the month. In addition to a gift card, a donation was made in her honor to the Hanna Education Foundation. The first Family Bingo Night, held recently at the middle school, was a huge success. Special thanks to Mrs. Kristen Minch, Earl Wilbourn, Jill DeBroisse, Kiva Williamson, Ann West, Paula Zielinski, Theresa Linnenback and Joyce Powers, who organized the event that brought parents and students together for an educational and fun-filled activity. Others who served include Todd McCall, Trevar Scheuch, Sue Kelly, Jasmine Lee and Gwen McCoy. Elvis, Jr., otherwise known as 5th grader Isaiah Owens, helped to raise $ in support of the Ronald McDonald House, at Sam s Club. He was assisted by Talia Rivera and Sam Allen. We should also acknowledge Mr. Sean McCowen, 5 th grade teacher at Thomas Holtzman, for his time and support of this charity. Congratulations to senior Hannah Wand, who was selected as student of the month by the Susquehanna Township Rotary Club. Ranked first in her class, Hannah s current GPA is We are pleased to announce that Charniece Jenkins, Danielle Puckett and Whitney Spencer obtained their certified nursing assistant designation while completing their work study program this Fall. The A.P. Government class participated in the annual Senator For a Day seminar at the State Capitol on October 22 nd. Students spent part of the day participating in committee and floor action regarding ten fictional

3 bills. Only three bills were reported out of Committee and none passed the chamber. Participants included: Amber Lewis Erin Robertson Ime-Ime Umana Venice Penn Andrew Nilson Ethan Dively David Plesic Bennett Kriete Hunter Fraker Many thanks to Dan Rosenthal, John Packer, Kaylee Yoffee, Nicole Vo, Antoine Cameron, Peter Liu and Marshall Hoskins who raised $ through the annual Mum sale, which was donated to the Humane Society of Harrisburg. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS RECOGNITION OF MR. JOHN J. FABIAN Mr. John J. Fabian was recognized for his sixteen (16) years as a member of the school board He was presented with a plaque and received the thanks of his peers. RECOGNITION Ms. Sarah J. Pearce was also recognized for her four (4) years as a OF MS. SARAH member of the school board. She received the thanks of the board J. PEARCE and was presented with a plaque commemorating her service. RECOGNITION OF MRS. TERESA M. ENTERLINE Mrs. Teresa M. Enterline, in concluding her second stint on the school board, was presented with a certificate of appreciation, acknowledging her service as an appointed member of the board. BOARD ACTIONS TAKEN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009 ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING: Megan Alexander December 2 Matthew Brelsford January 7 Patricia Buffington December 7 10 Kelley Burk December 9 & 10 Jason Davis December 4, 17 & 18 Jill Debroisse December 4 Sarah Dylewski November 13 Courtney Egal February 18-March 2 Leslie Hagen December 7, 10 & 16 Anne Hartzfeld December 9 & 10 Brendan Hensel December 4 Jessica Jacobs December 9 & 10

4 Duane Jones December 17 & 18 Ashia Jennings December 4 Cara Klinger November Karen Love December 3 Glenna McClure January 14 Michele Mutch December 4 Patrick Raugh December 9 & 10 Jeanne Roach December 16 Stephanie Rowe January 27 Amanda Salter December 16 Karen Schreiber December 4 Michael Selvenis December 9 & 10 Judith Sosik December 9 & 10 Michele Sowers December 4 Joan Tracy December 2 Jennifer Weller December 17 & 18 Denise Whiting-Mirach December 1, 9 & 10 RESIGNATION APPROVED Kathy Gaiski, food service employee EMPLOYED Ralph S. Lovelidge, high school principal Richard A. Mazzatesta, interim high school principal Karen M. Cummings, long-term substitute teacher, Sara Lindemuth Library Kimberly A. Habyk long-term substitute teacher, Middle School Shannon L. McNelly, long-term substitute teacher, Thomas W. Holtzman, Jr. School Additional Guest Teacher: Patricia L. Mione Additional Substitute Teachers: Barbara Brown Tiffany M. McLaughlin Erika L. Schiffgens Donna Winch Franka C. Maerz, technologist specialist Sue West Allen, custodian Substitute Custodians: Matt Kennedy Daniel Rush Robert Stroble Substitute Food Service Employees: Paula Arp Christine Banks Corl Paich Peggy Brickley Pamela M. MacNett, substitute athletic trainer.

5 TRANSFER APPROVED Christophe Bailey, long-term substitute, to teaching 7 th grade science at the middle school 2009 FAME PRODUCTION STAFF EMPLOYED Julie Fallon Costume Mistress William Ingrahm Rehearsal Pianist (auditions only) Beth Jacobs Music Director Sally Keaveny Director Honi Kibler Props Mistress Gail Markovitz Producer Sylvia Perbetsky Producer Elizabeth Robinson Choreographer Douglas Royer Scenic Design Stephen Sexsmith Technical Director/Stage Manager Kyle Shrauder Assistant Director Donna Winch Assistant Costume Mistress Elaine Jones Ticket Manager William Perbetsky Orchestra Manager EMPLOYMENT ADJUSTMENT Ms. Jenna Sloan, who was approved as a full-year middle school special education department chairperson to one semester Mr. Lonnie Fletcher to assume the second semester employment of middle school special education department chairperson COLLEGE CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT Kathryn S. Burton Janet L. Hock Luke T. Stauffer Heidi Sykes H.S. COACHES EMPLOYED Alicia Bozzuto Co-Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Krista Barley Co-Assistant Girls Basketball Coach SKI CLUB ADVISORS EMPLOYED Elena Charles William Pappalardo Jesse Woodrow Dr. Steve Sexsmith Beth Kluz H.S. INDOOR TRACK COACH/ SALARY ADJUSTMENTS APPROVED Jason Davis Head Coach Duane Jones Volunteer to Assistant Coach Jennifer Weller Volunteer to Assistant Coach

6 Sovanna Mam Tyrah Mosby Volunteer to Assistant Coach Assistant Coach SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR COACHES APPROVED Julie Denniston H.S. Head Girls Basketball Coach Luann Hetherington H.S. Head Swimming Coach Timothy Horan Ass t. Swimming Coach Joseph Scott H.S. Head Wrestling Coach James Whistler H.S. Ass t. Wrestling Coach Joey Scott M.S. Head Wrestling Coach John Frantz M.S. Ass t. Wrestling Coach MIDDLE SCHOOL INTRAMURAL ADVISOR EMPLOYED Kiva Williamson Quiz Bowl Advisor CO-CURRICULAR ADVISORS EMPLOYED William Perbetsky: Music Composing & Arranging Stipend Sylvia Perbetsky: Assistant Marching Band Director Sylvia Perbetsky: Drill Design and Instructor William Shellhamer: Assistant Drill Instructor Mark Kothe: Assistant Music and Visual Instructor Ronald Massey: Marching Band Color Guard Instructor Ronald Massey: Indoor Color Guard Instructor Ryan Speck: Head Percussion Instructor Kyle Shrauder: Front Ensemble Instructor Dimitri Saliaris: Percussion Music Composer and Arranger Gus Burghdorf: Front Ensemble Music Composer & Arranger SALARY ADJUSTMENT APPROVED FOR; Ms. Claudette Evans, Grade 4 teacher at Sara Lindemuth Elementary School, who has attained 30 credits beyond her master s degree HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SERVICE TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS, FEBRUARY 23-26, 2009, APPROVED FINANCES All posted items were approved.