Eastern York School District School Board Meeting February 10, 2011, 7:00 P.M. District Administration Offices Wrightsville, PA 17368 The meeting was called to order by D. Caldwell, President. The following members were present and they were: R. Abel, D. Caldwell, K. Clark, R. Flaharty, Jr., K. Graby, J. Higgins, M. Keller, D. Shelley, R. Zepp. Others in attendance were: Dr. D. Pianowski, Superintendent; Dr. R. Becker, Assistant Superintendent; P. Spare, Solicitor; T. Weaver, Secretary; Samantha Weekley and Isaac Jensen, Student Representatives; and one reporter each from the York Daily Record and the York Dispatch. There were seven patrons present. President Caldwell announced that the Board held an Executive Session on February 3, 2011 for legal and personnel issues. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING On a motion by J. Higgins, seconded by R. Zepp, the Board approved the minutes from the January 20, 2011 School Board Meeting as previously distributed. The motion passed: 9 - Yes, 0 - No. TREASURER S REPORT - None. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES REPORT - Samantha Weekley and Isaac Jensen Isaac Jensen Samantha Weekley Shared upcoming events in all three elementary schools. Shared upcoming events at the Middle and High School. HEARING OF PATRONS - Agenda Items - None. SECRETARY S REPORT 1. 2010-11 General Fund Expenditures A motion was made by D. Shelley, seconded by R. Flaharty, Jr., to approve payment of the 2010-11 General Fund expenditures. The motion passed: 9 - Yes, 0 - No. January 21, 2011 - Paid - $ 480,415.55 January 28, 2011 - Paid - 126,134.08 January 31, 2011 - Paid - 933,744.49 February 4, 2011 - Paid - 226,646.58 Total - $ 1,766,940.70
2 SECRETARY S REPORT - Cont d. 2. Preliminary Budget for the 2011-12 Fiscal Year A motion was made by J. Higgins, seconded by M. Keller, to approve the Proposed Preliminary Budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year with expenditures in the amount of $39,412,621. The motion passed by Roll Call Vote A: 6 - Yes - D. Caldwell, K. Clark, K. Graby, J. Higgins, M. Keller, R. Zepp. 3 - No - R. Abel, R. Flaharty, Jr., D. Shelley. 0 - Abstain. 0 - Absent. 3. Solicit Bids for Athletic Field Renovations A motion was made by M. Keller, seconded by K. Graby, to authorize the Administration to solicit bids for Athletic Field Renovations at the Eastern York High School as previously discussed. The motion passed: 9 - Yes, 0 - No. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Dr. Pianowski stated that the Board accepted several retirements at the last Board meeting, and she provided the Board with the years of service of those retiring staff members. Dr. Pianowski shared that she and several Board members attended the Board of Directors Recognition Dinner hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Shelley was recognized for his 37 years of service to Eastern York School District and 29 years of service to York County School of Technology. Mr. Keller was recognized for his five years of service to Eastern York School District. Dr. Pianowski presented the following members with recognition awards for five years of service to Eastern York School District: Mr. Caldwell, Mrs. Clark, and Mr. Zepp. Those members were unable to attend the dinner. Dr. Pianowski provided members with an updated student guide for the York County School of Technology. Dr. Pianowski shared that Eastern York High School student, Miles Stryckler, is a National Merit Scholarship finalist. 1. INFORMATIONAL A. 2011-2012 Holiday 12-Month Employees Calendar Dr. Pianowski stated that the proposed 2011-12 Holiday 12-Month Employees Calendar is similar to the current year s, and will be on the March 17, 2011 agenda for approval.
3 1. INFORMATIONAL - Cont d. B. Number Worlds - Mathematics Intervention Program Dr. Pianowski provided an overview of a new Mathematics Intervention Program, Number Worlds, to be piloted at the elementary and middle school levels. The program is targeted to focus on students who are one or more grade levels behind in math. C. Proposal for Pilot Program with Devereux Dr. Becker provided an overview of a proposal for a pilot program with Devereux. This pilot program is designed to strengthen the mental health care and emotional support services to students in their home district. There is no cost for this pilot program. 2. PERSONNEL On a motion by J. Higgins, seconded by M. Keller, the Board approved the following Personnel Items on the regular agenda and addendum: A. Resignations 1. Todd Blymire - Eastern York High School - Temporary Substitute - Effective on or about January 25, 2011. B. Retirements 1. Sarah Dietz - Eastern York Middle School - Part Time Cafeteria Worker - Effective on or about June 10, 2011. 2. Julia Ely - Eastern York Middle School - Part Time Cafeteria Worker - Effective on or about June 13, 2011. C. Leave of Absence 1. Jessica Starner-Kessler - Canadochly Elementary School - Full Time 4 Grade th Teacher - Leave of Absence beginning on or about April 19, 2011, through on or about April 28, 2011.
4 2. PERSONNEL - Cont d. D. Appointments - Professional Staff Name: Brenna Seely Position: rd Long Term Substitute - 3 Grade Assignment: Kreutz Creek Elementary School Replacing: Megan Geiman (Leave) Salary: $43,543/year-Bachelors Step 1 (pro-rated) Work Year: 189 days/year (pro-rated) Work Day: 7 ½ hrs/day Effect Date: On or about February 25, 2010, through on or about May 23, 2011 Acct Code: 10-1100-121-000-13-220 Name: Kevin Ague Position: Long Term Substitute - Business Assignment: High School Replacing: Jody Harris (Resignation) Salary: $43,543/year-Bachelors Step 1 (pro-rated) Work Year: 189 days/year (pro-rated) Work Day: 7 ½ hrs/day Effect Date: On or about January 25, 2011, through on or about June 10, 2011 Acct Code: 10-1360-121-000-30-800-003 E. Appointments - Certified Substitute Teachers - for the 2010-2011 school year at the rate of $95/day: Calix, Anna Dunlap, Kyle Plowman, Matthew Dorward, Eric Lehigh, Jennifer Rowe, Michael F. Appointments - Guest Substitute Teachers - for the 2010-2011 school year at the rate of $95/day: Hartshorm, Lorraine Schlack, Victoria G. Appointment - Assistant Substitute - for the 2010-2011 school year at the rate of $7.40/hour: Eller, Cassandra
5 2. PERSONNEL - Cont d. H. Appointment - Clerical Substitute - for the 2010-2011 school year at the current approved rate of $ 7.40/hour: Bain, Amy I. Appointment - Custodial Substitute - for the 2010-2011 school year at the rate of $7.40/hour: Miller, Joanne J. Appointments - Co-Curricular - for the 2010-2011 school year: Position Employee Level Years Exp Salary Technical Director (with 2 productions) Rebecca Duane 6 0 $1,840 Baseball - Assistant Coach Richard Brubaker 4 4 $3,431 Boys Volleyball - Assistant Coach Amanda Coeyman 4 1 $2,898 K. Appointments - Volunteer Coaches - for the 2010/2011 school year, pending receipt of clearances and signed Coaches Code of Conduct: Brie Dohm - Girls Basketball Wyatt Eaton - Track & Field Shawn Little - Track & Field Ryan Nicholas - Boys Basketball Michelle Stanley - Athletic Training Department L. Termination 1. Jean Almoney - Canadochly Elementary School - Part-Time Assistant - Effective on or about February 11, 2011. The motion passed: 9 - Yes, 0 - No. On a motion by D. Shelley, seconded by J. Higgins, the Board approved the following Education and Miscellaneous Items:
6 3. EDUCATION A. Early Graduation Candidate Approved the following one (1) additional student as an early graduation candidate at the end of first semester of the 2010-2011 school year (student will be attending post secondary education or military service): 4. MISCELLANEOUS Shauna Nicole Trexler th A. Homebound Instruction - 10 Grade Student th Approved homebound instruction for a 10 grade student from January 26, 2011 to on or about June 9, 2011. Medical verification is on file. B. Adoption of the following Resolutions: 1. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Adjudication and Final Order of the Superintendent is affirmed by the Board of School Directors in regard to a student disciplinary hearing scheduled on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM and is hereby adopted. 2. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Adjudication and Final Order of the Superintendent is affirmed by the Board of School Directors in regard to a student disciplinary hearing scheduled on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM and is hereby adopted. The motion passed: 9 - Yes, 0 - No. PRESIDENT S REPORT - Mr. Caldwell President Caldwell asked Dr. Pianowski to add Capital Campaign to the next discussion agenda. FINAL BOARD COMMENTS R. Flaharty, Jr. Mr. Flaharty presented six books titled, Cappy s Tails, by Peter and Cheryl Barnes, to Dr. Pianowski to share with the elementary schools. The books were distributed at the Board of Directors Recognition Dinner sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
7 FINAL PATRON COMMENTS - None. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by R. Zepp, seconded by J. Higgins, the Board Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Teresa Weaver, Board Secretary Eastern York School District will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or handicap or because a person is a disabled veteran of the Vietnam Era, in its admissions, educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Publication of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to the ADA Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Rita Becker, at Eastern York School District, P.O. Box 150, Wrightsville, PA 17368-0150 (717) 252-1555.