Jim Thorpe Area School District Regular Meeting of the Jim Thorpe School Board of Education February 13, 2012 ROLL CALL The Regular Meeting of the Jim Thorpe School Board of Education was opened at Penn Kidder Campus with a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The following directors were present: William Allison, Pearl Downs-Sheckler, Thomas Henry, Clement McGinley, John Partenio, and Gerald Strubinger. Administrators present: Lauren Kovac, Business Manager/Board Secretary, Thomas Lesisko, High School Principal, Brian Gasper, Penn Kidder Principal and Holly Mordaunt, L.B. Morris Principal. Also present: Ted LaRizzio, Director of Buildings & Grounds, William Juracka, Director of Transportation & Security and Attorney Gregory Mousseau, Solicitor. Visitors present: Colleen Dykas, Elena Monaco, Kris Newbern, Margaret Miller, James Nelson, Janine Partenio, John Shanton, John Marchione, Shawn Albert, Chris Day, Barbara Boyle, Maria-Elena Filosa, Diane Peterson, Kathy Saxon, Tiffany Zakrewsky, Maggie Mills, Connie Solt, Michael Solt, Denise Budd, Patty Baresse, David Reinbold, Jeff Deutsch, and Heather Bacsick, representing the Times News. GENERAL BUSINESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VISITORS Mr. Chris Day voiced his concerns regarding the field at Penn Kidder. Mr. Chris Day stated there are issues with the weeds in the infield and it should be treated just like the fields in town. Mrs. Kris Newbern questioned if the board is voting tonight on the PSSA graduation requirements. Mr. W. Allison stated it will be discussed at the committee meeting on March 7 th. Mrs. Kris Newbern also questioned if the Board would consider having a fee-based activity bus. Dr. C. McGinley stated this is something that can be looked at and discussed. Ms. Kathy Saxon stated she drives an average of two hours a night to pick up and take her children home from activities. Ms. Kathy Saxon also thanked the Board for having the meeting at Penn Kidder. CARBON CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE PRESENTATION: A presentation regarding the Proposed 2012-2013 CCTI Budget was given by Mr. David Reinbold and Mr. Jeffrey Deutsch. PRESENTATION: APPROVAL OF CCTI BUDGET A presentation regarding 1/2 Day Sessions at CCTI was given by Mr. David Reinbold. Motion by Mr. T. Henry, seconded by Mr. W. Allison, to approve the CCTI Budget as presented.
EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Dr. C. McGinley reported that an Executive Session was held and no decisions were made. Motion by Mr. J. Partenio, seconded by Mr. T. Henry, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: Approval of Minutes of January 23, 2012 Board Meeting; Approval of January Athletic Report; Personnel Approval/Posting of Positions Two (2) Long-Term Substitutes Physical Education Teachers; Personnel Approval/Posting of Position Long-Term Substitute Math Teacher; Approval/Homebound Instruction extension for High School student for remainder of 2011-12 school year. APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS Motion by Mr. T. Henry, seconded by Mrs. P. Downs-Sheckler, to approve the Financials as presented: Bills payable Area; Bills payable Cafeteria; Treasurer s Report; Tax Collector s Report. 2
OLD BUSINESS COMMITTEE BUSINESS ATHLETIC COMMITTEE APPROVAL/ EMPLOYMENT ASST. BASEBALL COACH Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Dr. C. McGinley, to approve the employment of Assistant Baseball Coach: Mr. Michael Snisky at $550.00 as presented. INFORMATIONAL: An informational packet was given regarding Soccer at the Stadium to be discussed at the next Athletic Committee Meeting. CAFETERIA & BUILDING COMMITTEE PRESENTATION: A presentation was given by Ms. Patty Baresse from Nutrition Inc. regarding changes in nutritional requirements. APPROVAL/ PURCHASE CAFETERIA EQUIPMENT Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Mr. T. Henry, to approve the purchase of Cafeteria Equipment/Awardal of Bid Rice s Food Equipment & Consulting, Inc. Two (2) Convection Ovens @ $5,175.97 each totaling $10,351.94 as presented. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL: An informational packet was given regarding the Invitation from PDE to apply for Keystones to Opportunity Initiative. Mr. W. Allison discussed the literacy grant. Mr. W. Allison stated curriculum guides have been posted on the district s website thanks to Mr. 3
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE INFORMATIONAL: Brown. Mr. W. Allison also noted the next Curriculum Meeting will be March 7 th at 6:00 p.m. Mr. G. Strubinger stated the state budget is out and educational funding has been cut by $900,000. Mr. G. Strubinger also stated we need to write letters to legislators to voice our concerns. An informational packet was given regarding the LCCC Candidate for Trustee-at-Large. FINANCE & INSURANCE COMMITTEE APPROVAL/ SUBMISSION PLANCON J TO PDE Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Mr. T. Henry, to approve the submission of PlanCon J documents to PDE (High School, Penn Kidder, LB Morris) as presented. INFORMATIONAL: An informational was given regarding the Finance & Insurance Committee Meeting Wednesday February 22, 2012 at 6:00 PM. POLICY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE APPROVAL/ EMPLOYMENT LTS - ELEMENTARY Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Mr. J. Partenio, to approve the employment of Long-Term Substitute Elementary Education Teacher Mrs. Pamela Demyanovich @ MS Step 3 - $44,285.00 (Pro-rated), as presented. INFORMATIONAL: An informational packet was given regarding the current JTASD Substitute List (teachers, cafeteria, maintenance, other). 4
TRANSPORTATION & SECURITY COMMITTEE NO UPDATE NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL/ NEIU #19 RESOLUTION Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Dr. C. McGinley, to approve the NEIU #19 Resolution as presented. APPROVAL/ COMPLETED APPLICATIONS Motion by Mr. G. Strubinger, seconded by Mr. J. Partenio, to approve the completed applications as presented. FOR YOUR INFORMATION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER L.B. MORRIS Information was given in the Board packets regarding suspensions, students of the month and the student Rotarian. Mrs. H. Mordaunt stated the 4 Sight tests will be given in 14 days and all results will be thoroughly analyzed. PENN-KIDDER Mr. B. Gasper stated the PK Staff donated $500 to St. Jude s Hospital. Mr. B. Gasper also stated they have many activities lined up for BAMM Week. HIGH SCHOOL Mr. T. Lesisko stated the chess championship is February 14 th. Mr. T. Lesisko also congratulated the girls basketball team on their success. Mr. T. Lesisko noted Josh Guth was the design winner for Neighborhood Night Out. CCTI Mr. T. Henry stated he thinks ½ days are best for CCTI students. 5
THANK YOU MEETINGS Mr. J. Partenio, Mr. W. Allison and Mrs. P. Downs-Sheckler thanked everyone for coming out to the meeting. Dr. C. McGinley stated the next regular Board meeting will be held at Penn Kidder on 2/27/12 at 7:00 p.m., and the next Finance & Insurance Committee meeting will be 2/22/12 at 6 p.m., and the next Curriculum and Policy & Personnel meeting will be 3/7/12 at 6 p.m. Dr. C. McGinley also noted they are still waiting to receive three more applications for the Community Advisory Board. ADJOURNMENT The Board Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lauren K. Kovac Business Manager / Board Secretary ATTEST: President 6