SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - AUGUST 16, :30 p.m. in the Administration Building

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1 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - AUGUST 16, :30 p.m. in the Administration Building 1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance (Mr. Helm, President) Mr. Helm called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. 2. Oath of Office of Newly Appointed Board Members (Justice Richards S. Dougherty Jr.) Justice Dougherty swore in new members Mr. George DeMartyn and Mrs. Lauren Swett 3. Roll Call (Mrs. Holley, Board Secretary) Members present: Mr. Copeland, Mrs. Bendrick, Mrs. Swett, Mr. Peiffer, Mrs. Beers, Mr. DeMartyn, Mrs. Waulters, Mr. Franchak, and Mr. Helm. Mrs. Beers and Mr. Peiffer joined the meeting by phone. Administration present: Greg Milbrand, Betsy Holley, Corey Groff, Rich Tysarczyk, Chris Skaugen, Kathy Kramer, Chad Reigle, and Jonathan Bucher. Others Present: Kristen Danner, Melissa Jones, Kelley Ritter, Jenn Nauss, Leesa DeMartyn, Geri Ackerman, Linda Hagerty, Barb Hawk, Sharon Ensor, David Raymond, Jason Oyler, Chris Hadley, Max Carlson, Mike Jones, and Jill Mayberry. 4. Additions, deletions or modifications to the Agenda Mr. Franchak made a motion for the following additions and modifications and was seconded by Mr. Waulters. ADDITIONS: 11AJ Consider approval of Denise Rentschler as an Instructional Aide at the Middle School, at an hourly rate of $7.75, 5.5 hours per day, effective August 21, AK Consider approval of Deborah Charles as an Autistic Support Aide at the Middle School, at an hourly rate of $9.75, 5.5 hours per day, effective August 21, AL Consider approval of Gillian Brown as Personal Care Aide at West Creek Hills Elementary School, at an hourly rate of $9.25, 5.5 hours per day, effective August 21, C Consider approval of a waiver of policy 215 and 206, therefore not promoting student HS to the succeeding grade level. MODIFICATIONS: Add Jennifer Wirrick serving as a mentor to Kaitlyn McNichol to item 11AI. Add Amanda Bordner to item 11B

2 Add Luke Forshey to item 11A The board voted 9-0, the motion carries. 5. Acceptance of the Minutes from the July 19, 2017 Board Meeting Mr. Franchak made a motion and was seconded by Mr. Waulters. The Board voted 7 0 2, the motion carries. Mr. DeMartyn and Mrs. Swett abstained due to not being on the board at the time of the meeting. 6. Announcement of Executive Session held prior to this evening's Public Session (Mr. Helm, President) Mr. Helm announced an Executive Session was held this evening prior to the meeting to discuss personnel and student issues. 7. Written Requests to Address the Board There were none. 8. Student Activities and Athletics (Mr. Skaugen, Director of Activities and Athletics) a. Facility Usage Report 9. Public Comment on Items Listed on Current Meeting Agenda Jason Oyler, 26 Victoria Way, Camp Hill He would like to comment on items 12a through 12f and ask that Mr. Groff provide a high level review of the changes. Additionally, item 11af, Ms. Kramer will be missed, she has been very good to work with. 10. Presentations a. Feasibility Study Committee (Mr. Jason Oyler) The feasibility committee has been a positive experience so far. All participants have brought their A game to every meeting. The committee has an average of 21 members in attendance at each meeting. The committee toured each building which the community members have found helpful. This tour has allowed the committee to develop questions for the architect. The committee has asked the architects to design two new options for better clarification. The committee is at a point where a recommendation is being developed. On August 8 the committee voted to recommend keeping West Creek Hills open. On August 15 the committee voted to recommend moving the fifth grade back to the elementary. Currently, the committee is discussing grade configuration and hopes to take a vote at the next meeting. The committee will meet again on August 29, September 12 and September 19. They hope to bring a recommendation to the September 21 Board meeting. 2 of 10

3 11. Personnel (Mr. Milbrand, Assistant Superintendent) Mrs. Bendrick made a consent motion for items 11a through 11x, 11z through 11ae and 11ah through 11al and was seconded by Mr. Franchak. The board voted 7 0 2, with Mr. DeMartyn and Mrs. Swett abstaining. a. Consider approval of the following substitutes for the school year as per the Contract with Substitute Teacher Services, Inc. (STS). b. Consider approval of the following substitute aides/secretaries for the school year. c. Consider approval of the following volunteers: d. Consider approval of the FMLA request for Employee #2 e. Consider approval of Heather Bozis as a Reading Specialist at East Pennsboro Elementary School for the school year at a salary of $48,153 (M4), and all other benefits as defined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement effective August 14, f. Consider approval of Sara Jackson as a 6th Grade Learning Suport Teacher at the Middle School at a yearly salary of $45, (B1), and all other benefits defined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective August 14, g. Consider approval of Rachael Schwimer as a 5-8 Grade Itinerant Emotional Support Teacher at the Middle School at a yearly salary of $45, (B1), and all other benefits defined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective August 14, h. Consider approval of Brenton Cashman as the Health and Physical Education Teacher at East Pennsboro Elementary School at an annual salary of $50,184 (B7), and all other benefits defined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, effectice August 14, i. Consider approval of Madison Mellor as the Supplemental Emotional Support Teacher at East Pennsboro Area Middle School at an annual salary of $45,462 (B1), and all other benefits as defined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective August 14, j. Consider approval of Kayleigh Peterson as Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach at the High School, at a yearly rate of $2,337.00, effective August 17, k. Consider approval of Barbara Hawk (current employee) as Junior High Assistant Field Hockey Coach at the Middle School at a yearly rate of $1,230.00, effective August 17, l. Accept the resignation of Jennifer Yonick, Fourth Grade Teacher at West Creek Hills Elementary School effective August 8, The District will exercise the right to hold Ms. Yonick for up to 60 days. The release date is to be determined. m. Accept the resignation of Jessica Scheuch, Cafeteria/Recess Monitor at West Creek Hills 3 of 10

4 Elementary School, effective July 25, n. Accept the resignation of David Schaap, Autistic Support Aide at East Pennsboro Area High School, effective July 31, o. Accept the resignation of Andrea Diiorio, Personal Care Aide at the Middle School effective August 8, p. Consider approval to transfer Jennifer Rohanna from Personal Care Aide at the Middle School to Library Clerk at East Pennsboro Elementary School, at an hourly rate of $8.97, 7 hours per day for 189 days a year effective August 17, q. Consider approval of the Extra Curricular Activities Contracts for the school year. r. Consider approval of the revisions to the Classified Employee Handbook. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 Board Meeting. s. Consider approval of the revisions to the Professional Employee Handbook. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 Board Meeting. t. Consider approval of the revisions to the Student and Parent Athletic Handbook. Review of this item was at July 19, 2017 Board Meeting. u. Consider approval to modify the position of Middle School Assistant Principal from a 210 day contracted position to a 260 contracted position, as well as all other benefits defined by the current Act 93 Agreement. v. Consider the approval to modify the annual salary of Justin Newkam, Middle School Assistant Principal, to $78,715, retroactive to July 24, w. Consider approval to modify the position of Director of Athletics and Activities from a 210 day contracted position to a 260 contracted position, as well as all other benefits defined by the current Act 93 Agreement. x. Consider the approval to modify the annual salary of Christopher Skaugen, Director of Athletics and Activities, to $77,477, retroactive to July 24, y. Consider approval of Jonathan Bucher as the East Pennsboro Area High School Principal at an annual salary of $100,000.00, as well as all other benefits defined by the current Act 93 Agreement, effective August 17, Mrs. Bendrick made a motion and was seconded by Mr. Waulters. The board voted 9 0, the 4 of 10

5 motion carries. z. Consider approval of the job description for Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. aa. Consider approval to transfer Corey Groff from Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment to Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. ab. Consider approval of a salary adjustment for Corey Groff, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment to a yearly salary of $96,153 retroactively effective to July 1, 2017, and all other benefits as defined in the current Act 93 Agreement. ac. Consider approval of a salary adjustment for Michael Sim, Middle School Principal to $96,153 retroactively effective to July 1, 2017, and all other benefits as defined in the current Act 93 Agreement. ad. Consider approval of a $0.50 per hour raise for all Classified staff members, effective at the beginning of the August 21, 2017 pay period. ae. Consider approval of one (1) extra personal day for all Classified staff members, effective August 17, af. Accept the retirement of Kathleen Kramer, Director of Special Education, with proposed modifications to the current Act 93 Agreement, effective March 2, Mrs. Bendrick made a motion and was seconded by Mr. Franchak. The board voted 9 0, the motion carries. ag. Consider approval of Colleen Livingston as the Director of Special Education at an annual salary of $85, as well as all other benefits defined by the current Act 93 Agreement, effective March 5, Mrs. Bendrick made a motion and was seconded by Mr. Franchak. The board voted 9 0, the motion carries. ah. Consider the approval to utilize Crawford Coaching and Consulting International to provide administrative mentoring for the school year at a cost not to exceed $5,000. ai. Consider approval of the following mentors for the new employees at a rate of $38.00 per hour, not to exceed 45 hours for the school year. aj. Consider approval of Denise Rentschler as an Instructional Aide at the Middle School, at an hourly rate of $7.75, 5.5 hours per day, effective August 21, ak. Consider approval of Deborah Charles as an Autistic Support Aide at the Middle School, at an hourly rate of $9.75, 5.5 hours per day, effective August 21, of 10

6 al. Consider approval of Gillian Brown as Personal Care Aide at West Creek Hills Elementary School, at an hourly rate of $9.25, 5.5 hours per day, effective August 21, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Mr. Groff, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment) Mrs. Bendrick made a consent motion for items 12a through 12f and was seconded by Mr. Franchak. The board voted 9 0, the motion carries. a. Consider approval of the changes to the East Pennsboro Area School District Code of Conduct. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 School Board Meeting. b. Consider approval of the changes to the East Pennsboro Area High School Handbook. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 School Board Meeting. c. Consider approval of the changes to the East Pennsboro Area Middle School Handbook. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 School Board Meeting. d. Consider approval of the changes to the East Pennsboro Area Elementary School Handbook. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 School Board Meeting. e. Consider approval of the changes to the East Pennsboro Area School District Student and Parent Athletic Handbook. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 School Board Meeting. f. Consider approval of the proposed curriculum additions and revisions. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 Board Meeting. g. Review and approve the CAOLA (Capital Area Online Learner Association) middle school and high school course catalogs for the school year (attachments) h. Consider approval to pilot the following elementary reading programs during the school year: Houghton-Mifflin Journeys, McGraw Hill Wonders and Benchmark Education. Mr. Franchak made a motion and was seconded by Mrs. Bendrick. The board voted 9 0, the motion carries. 13. Pupil Services (Ms. Kramer, Director of Special Education) Mrs. Bendrick made a consent motion for items 13a through 13g and was seconded by Mr. Franchak. The board voted 7 0 2, the motion carries. a. Consider approval of the Agreement between East Pennsboro Area School District and Specialized Education of Pennsylvania, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation ( SPA ) Capital Academy (pending any suggested changes from Beard Legal Group for the school 6 of 10

7 year to provide 3 slots to the District at a rate of $132 per day for 180 days. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 Board Meeting. b. Consider approval of the Agreement between East Pennsboro Area School District and Yellow Breeches Educational Center, Inc., for the school year to provide 14 slots to the District at a rate of $150 per day for 180 days. The District will receive 2 slots for $0 per day. The District will also pay for 16 transportation slots at a rate of $5, per student. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 Board Meeting. c. Consider approval of the Agreement between East Pennsboro Area School District and Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit/Autism Solutions (pending any suggested changes from Beard Legal Group) for the school year to provide Psychological Services by Dr. Carolyn Bruey at a rate of $125/hour for direct services and $62.50/hour for travel-unless she is providing a full day of services then travel will be waived. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 Board Meeting. d. Consider approval of the Agreement between East Pennsboro Area School District and NHS Pennsylvania for the school year. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 Board Meeting. e. Consider approval of the Agreement between East Pennsboro Area School District and The Meadows (pending any suggested changes from Beard Legal Group) for the school year. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 Board Meeting. f. Consider approval of the Agreement between East Pennsboro Area School District and Jennifer B. Schweikert, M.S.Ed (pending any suggested changes from Beard Legal Group) for the school year to provide Psychoeducational Services. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 Board Meeting. g. Consider approval of the Agreement between East Pennsboro Area School District and Diakon Child, Family and Community Ministries (Diakon) (pending any suggested changes by Beard Legal Group) for the school year to provide Special Education Services at a rate of $139 per day with transportation and $117 per day without transportation for 180 days. Review of this item was at the July 19, 2017 Board Meeting. 14. Support Services (Mrs. Holley, Business Manager) Mr. Franchak made a consent motion for items 14a and 14b and was seconded by Mrs. Bendrick. The board voted 8 0 1, the motion carries. Mrs. Swett abstained. a. Consider approval of the listed bus and van drivers for the school year. b. Consider approval of the Contract with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit to provide mid day transportation services for the school year, pending review by the District Solicitor. 15. Committee Reports a. Capital Area Intermediate Unit - Met on July 27, The next meeting is August 24, of 10

8 16. Treasurer's Report (Ms. Bendrick, Treasurer) a. Capital Projects Fund Report as of July 31, 2017 Mrs. Bendrick made a motion and was seconded by Mr. Franchak. The board voted 7 0 2, the motion carries. Mr. DeMartyn and Mrs. Swett abstained. b. General Fund Report as of July 31, 2017 (for information only) c. Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Reports for July 2017 (for information only) d. Monthly Athletic Report for July 31, 2017 (for information only) e. Monthly Cafeteria Report for July Payment of Bills (Ms. Bendrick, Treasurer) a. Consider approval of General Fund Bills as of July 30, GF Account 10/beginning check #8462 to check #8543. Mrs. Bendrick made a motion and was seconded by Mr. Franchak. The board voted 7 0-2, the motion carries. Mr. DeMartyn and Mrs. Swett abstained. b. Purchase Card Bills for information only 18. Superintendent's Report (Gregory Milbrand, Interim Superintendent) a. Approve a resolution for Kelly Donovan 1st Grade Teacher at East Pennsboro Elementary School, on the death of her mother. b. Consider approval to place Policy 303 on 30 day public review. Mr. Franchak made a motion and was seconded by Mrs. Bendrick. The board voted 7 0 2, the motion carries. c. Consider approval of a waiver of policy 215 and 206, therefore not promoting student HS to the succeeding grade level. Mrs. Bendrick made a motion and was seconded by Mr. Franchak. The board voted 0 7 2, the motion fails. Mr. Copeland, Mrs. Bendrick, Mr. Peiffer, Mrs. Beers, Mr. Waulters, Mr. Franchak and Mr. Helm voted in the negative. Mr. DeMartyn and Mrs. Swett abstained. 19. Board President's Report (Mr. Helm, President) 8 of 10

9 a. Discussion regarding Superintendent Search Mr. Milbrand indicated that four firms initially submitted information to the Board to conduct a Superintendent search and two have withdrawn their interest. The board can also conduct an internal search using EPASD staff. The two proposals are from former Superintendent, Dr. Linda Bigos and from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA). Dr. Bigos proposal is for $8, plus $1, in expenses. The PSBA proposal is for $5, and 1, per finalist for reference checks. An internal search would have the expense of advertising and time for staff members. The board discussed the above options and the option of Mr. Milbrand being the acting Superintendent for one year. A decision will be made at the Board meeting on September 7, 2017 meeting. 20. Public Comment Jim Wise, no address given He is a resident of East Pennsboro and is a fan of the district. He is also a real estate agent. The perception of the district is currently an issue for him. He cannot get people to look at houses in the township. He wants to know how to change the perception? Additionally, he wants to know why the Superintendent position cannot have a residency requirement. Andy Cecere, 643 Brisbain Lane, Enola He wanted to address the comments of Mr. Wise. He and his wife specifically moved to East Pennsboro for the school district. Class size and the people of the community were a consideration. 21. New Business Mr. Waulters The district has some slight issues with mold at the beginning of the school year. East Pennsboro does air quality testing every quarter. He is not saying other districts have mold but we check and correct. Most schools do not have this in place. We are doing a good job with testing and correcting. Mr. Peiffer He wanted to know the status of the pool committee and when the next meeting is being scheduled. Mr. Franchak He also wanted address the mold issue and thank Mr. Milbrand for controlling the issue. He does not agree with the perceptions indicated by Mr. Wise. He asked the public to let the Board know what they are looking for in the next Superintendent. Congratulations to Mr. Bucher, Mrs. Livingston and Mr. Groff on their new positions. Mrs. Bendrick Congratulations to Mr. Groff, Mrs. Livingston and Mr. Bucher on their new positions. Welcome to Mr. DeMartyn and Mrs. Swett to the Board. She appreciates all the applicants who applied for the Board. The number of applications shows the community wants to invest in education. Thank you to Mr. Oyler for the feasibility committee reports. Mr. Copeland He attended the last pool committee meeting and the discussion was on the design of the office and some items around the pool. The next meeting will focus on the structures. He is concerned about the budget for the renovations. He has also been attending the feasibility committee meetings. 9 of 10

10 Mr. DeMartyn He wanted to address the realtor comments. Years ago the district and the township put a video together to promote the district and township. The district and the township may want to do that again. The township has money to put a video together. 22. Adjournment Mr. Franchak made a motion to adjourn to executive session at 9:22 p.m. and was seconded by Mrs. Bendrick. Mr. Helm announced an executive session would be held this evening to discuss legal issues and the board would come back to public session only to adjourn. The board voted 9 0, the motion carries. The board returned from executive session at 10:28 p.m. Mr. Franchak made a motion and was seconded by Mrs. Bendrick to adjourn at 10:28 p.m. The board voted 9 0, the motion carries. 10 of 10