NORTH STAR SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 9, 2016 A Regular Board Meeting of the North Star Board of School Directors was held in the Library at North Star Central Elementary on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 7:00 PM. The meeting was called to order by Board President, Mr. Wayne Lohr, with the following additional board members present: Mr. Marty Blough, Mr. Bernie Carlson, Mrs. Colleen DeLuca, Mr. Dave Lichliter, Mrs. Carol Shaulis, Mrs. Cindy West, Mrs. Gina Wiedenhoft Total members present: 8 Members absent: 1 Mr. Michael Revak OTHERS ATTENDING Others in attendance were Mr. Louis Lepley, Superintendent; Mr. Ed Denner, Business Manager; Mrs. Renee Lepley, Elementary Principal; Mrs. Cheryl Slade, Middle School Principal; Mr. Thad Kiesnowski, High School Principal; Mr. Dan Rullo, School Solicitor; Mr. Terry Ohler, Maintenance Supervisor; Mrs. Nancy Wojnarowski, Assistant Business Manager; Mr. Stacy Schmitt, Athletic Director, and Mrs. Diana Duvall, Board and Superintendent s Secretary. VISITORS Mr. Matthew Toth, Somerset Daily American Mrs. Duvall called the Roll and Mr. Lohr led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. AGENDA ADOPTED On a motion by Mrs. Wiedenhoft, seconded by Mrs. DeLuca and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board adopted the evening s Agenda, as amended. MINUTES On a motion by Mrs. DeLuca, seconded by Mrs. West and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of July 12, 2016. TREASURER S REPORT On a motion by Mrs. DeLuca, seconded by Mrs. West and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the Treasurer s Report for the month ending July 31, 2016. PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Mr. Blough, seconded by Mr. Carlson and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved payment of all General, Cafeteria, and Federal Fund bills, as attached to these Minutes 2017 PSBA OFFICERS AND INSURANCE TRUST The Board reviewed the candidates and authorized the Board Secretary to electronically cast the votes for the 2017 PSBA Officers and Insurance Trust Trustees, per the voting receipt attached to the official Minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 2016-2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR Attached to these Minutes. CONSENT AGENDA On a motion by Mr. Blough seconded by Mr. Carlson, and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1. STAFF TRIPS AND CONFERENCES FOR APPROVAL: (Education/Policy) No. Name Conference/Workshop Title Location Date(s) Cost Estimate Funding Source 1. K. Svencer (1) MTSS Bootcamp 7/12/16 $20.00 T2-1516 (Reaffirm) 2. R. Lepley (3) Dibels - Math PaTTAN 8/9/16 $115.44 T2-1516 Pittsburgh 3. A. Fausey (1) Dibels - Math PaTTAN 8/9/16 $521.32 T2-1516 M. Fulmer (2) H. Komula (2) T. Rosa (1) M. Weimer (2) E. McDannell (1) A. Landis (2) S. Vena (1) Pittsburgh 4. S. St.Clair (4) Dibels - Math PaTTAN Pittsburgh 8/9/16 $23.00 T2-1516 COACH RESIGNATIONS On a motion by Mr. Lichliter, seconded by Mrs. DeLuca and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board regretfully accepted the following coach/advisor resignations after the 2015-2016 season, and granted approval to post and advertise the vacant positions: a. Ms. Kristina Marinkovich Band Front b. Mrs. Catherine Tunstall Head Softball Coach COACHES HIRED On a motion by Mr. Blough, seconded by Mr. Lichliter and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board hired the following coaches/advisors for the 2016-2017 school year, pending receipt of required clearances and paperwork: Name Position Salary a. Jordan Zimmerman Head Varsity Boys Soccer $2,600.00 b. Joe Zimmerman Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer $1,900.00 c. Joe Zimmerman Head Jr. High Boys Soccer $1,300.00 d. Jordan Zimmerman Assistant Jr. High Boys Soccer $1,450.00 e. Ms. Kari Hostetter, (Rockwood) Band Front 1 $800.00 f. Ms. Linda Taylor, (Boswell) Band Front 2 $800.00 g. Ms. Alexis Mueller, (Johnstown) Assistant Varsity Cheerleading $1,900.00 h. Mr. Andrew Nicklow, (Boswell) Assistant Jr. High Football $1,000.00 VOLUNTEER COACH On a motion by Mr. Blough, seconded by Mr. Lichliter and carried by Roll Call vote, the Board approved Mr. Jonathan Ledyard as a Volunteer Football Coach for the 2016-2017 school year: YES 7 Mr. Blough, Mr. Lichliter, Mr. Carlson, Mrs. DeLuca, Mrs. Shaulis, Mrs. West, Mrs. Wiedenhoft NO 1 Mr. Lohr ABSENT 1 Mr. Revak Motion to approve passed 7 1 1 2
TRACTOR The Board authorized the administration to gather information to bring back to the Board for consideration to purchase a tractor for use at the Middle School. SCHOOL MEAL PRICES On a motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Shaulis and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the following meal prices for the 2016-2017 school year with no increases from last year: Student Breakfast FREE Elem Lunch (K-4) $1.55 MS/HS Lunch (5-12) $1.65 Reduced Price Lunch $.40 Adult Breakfast $1.50 Adult Lunch $3.00 AGENCY AGREEMENTS On a motion by Mrs. West, seconded by Mrs. DeLuca and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the following agency agreements for services utilized as needed during the 2016-2017 school year: a. ACRP Program Agreement / Letters of Agreement Children and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program at a rate of $70.00 per day b. Care Unlimited, Inc. For student healthcare services, if needed. Rates vary according to service provided. c. Goodwill Industries of the Conemaugh Valley, Inc. Vocational Evaluations; Community Based Assessments; Paid Work Experience; Job Finding; Workplace Readiness Skills d. Adelphoi Ketterer Charter School e. DBHS Bedford-Somerset Developmental & Behavioral Health Services Alternative Education Services for Disruptive Youth Per diem rates: Regular Education = $54.07; Special Education = $139.00 School Based Counseling - $54.00 per hour SCHOOL BOARD POLICY On a motion by Mrs. West, seconded by Mr. Lichliter and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board adopted the following School Board Policy after last month s First Reading: a. 609 Investment of District Funds b. 808 Food Services c. 916 Volunteers FIELD TRIPS APPROVED On a motion by Mrs. West, seconded by Mr. Lichliter and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the following field trip lists for the 2016-2017 school year. a. Central Elementary b. Middle School c. High School PARENT TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT On a motion by Mrs. Shaulis, seconded by Mr. Lichliter and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved a Parent/Guardian Transportation Agreement with Ms. Jennifer Dallavalle for the 2016-2017 school year, at a rate of.54 cents per mile. 3
2016-2017 BUS AND VAN DRIVERS LIST On a motion by Mrs. Shaulis, seconded by Mr. Lichliter and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the 2016-2017 bus and van driver s list as attached to these Minutes, contingent upon each driver remaining in compliance with all clearance regulations. 2016-2017 TRANSPORTATION ROUTES On a motion by Mrs. Shaulis, seconded by Mr. Lichliter and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the transportation routes as presented, with changes and updates as necessary for the 2016-2017 school year. 2016-2017 TRANSPORTATION HANDBOOK On a motion by Mrs. Shaulis, seconded by Mrs. West and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the 2016-2017 Transportation Handbook as presented. SUPPORT STAFF RESIGNATIONS On a motion by Mr. Lichliter, seconded by Mrs. DeLuca and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board regretfully accepted the following support staff resignations and reaffirmed approval to have advertised the vacant positions: Name Position Effective a. Mrs. Pam Esposita High School Head Cook 7/26/2016 b. Mrs. Stacey McConville 5.5 hour Cafeteria Worker 7/26/2016 Central Elementary c. Mrs. Bobbi Jo Manges 5.5 hour Educational Assistant Central Elementary 8/9/2016 TEACHING POSITION DECLINED Mrs. Melanie Belcher is unable to accept the position of LS/AS teacher for which she was hired on May 10, 2016. The position was re-advertised. TEACHER RESIGNATION On a motion by Mr. Lichliter, seconded by Mrs. Wiedenhoft and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board regretfully accepted the resignation of Mrs. Catherine Tunstall from her first grade teaching position, to be effective upon hiring a replacement, and granted approval to post and advertise the position. SUBSTITUTE LISTS On a motion by Mr. Lichliter, seconded by Mrs. Shaulis and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the Teacher and Support Staff Substitute Lists for the 2016-2017 school year, as attached to these Minutes, contingent upon each substitute remaining in compliance with all clearance regulations: a. Elementary Teachers b. Secondary Teachers c. IU8 Substitute Teachers d. School Nurses e. Support Staff (Secretaries, Teacher Aides, Cafeteria Workers, Custodians) YEAR LONG DAY-TO-DAY SUBSTITUTE On a motion by Mr. Lichliter, seconded by Mrs. DeLuca and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the following year long day-to-day substitute teacher for the 2016-2017 school year: a. *Ms. Kayla Miller Middle School *Note: Ms. Miller declined the position. She received a full time position elsewhere. 4
APPROVAL TO EMPLOY SUBSTITUTES On a motion by Mr. Lichliter, seconded by Mrs. Shaulis and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board granted approval to use substitutes with complete paperwork, to be reaffirmed at the following School Board meeting. EMPLOYMENT PROBATIONARY PERIOD Name/Position ½ Way 90 th Day Regular Emp Mrs. Molly Brant, FT Custodian Sept. 14, 2016 Oct. 29, 2016 Oct. 31, 2016 EXECUTIVE SESSION On a motion by Mrs. DeLuca, seconded by Mrs. Wiedenhoft and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board went into Executive Session to discuss personnel at 8:11 PM. On a motion by Mr. Blough, seconded by Mrs. West and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board came out of Executive Session at 8:50 PM. TEACHER HIRED On a motion by Mr. Lichliter, seconded by Mrs. Shaulis and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board hired Mrs. Lindsay Dempsey of Jeannette as a Learning Support/Autistic Support Teacher to begin on August 26, 2016, at a salary of $43,132.00 on Step 10 with a Bachelor s degree, pending receipt of all required clearances and paperwork. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST HIRED On a motion by Mr. Lichliter, seconded by Mrs. Shaulis and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board hired Ms. Jennifer Little of Mt. Pleasant, as the School Psychologist, for a 12 month position, to begin on August 22, 2016, at a salary of $48,749.00, pro-rated for the 2016-2017 school year, pending receipt of all required clearances and paperwork, and with the terms of her Agreement to be finalized. SCHOOL NURSE HIRED On a motion by Mr. Lichliter, seconded by Mrs. DeLuca and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board hired Mrs. Christy Weir of Stoystown as a School Nurse, to begin on August 26, 2016, at a salary of $36,976.00 on Step 6 of the Bachelor s salary schedule. TEACHER AIDES HIRED On a motion by Mr. Lichliter, seconded by Mrs. DeLuca and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Board hired the following Paraprofessionals /Educational Assistants, to begin on August 26, 2016 pending receipt of all required clearances and paperwork: Name Hours/Bldg Degree Hourly Rate a. Mrs. Bretta Felesky 5.5 hrs - Central Associate s $10.55 increasing to $10.95 after successful completion of a 60 work-day probationary period (Paraprofessionals) b. Mrs. Stacey Darrigo- 5.5 hrs - Central Bachelor s Schmidt c. Ms. Darcy Sarver 5.5 hrs - MS Associate s d. Mrs. Crystal Sprock 3.5 hrs - Central ----- $7.25 increasing to $7.60 after successful completion of a 60 work-day probationary period (Educational Assistants) 5
SUPERINTENDENT S PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES The Board went into discussion with Mr. Lepley for review and discussion of the Superintendent s Performance Objectives. A copy of the satisfactory performance review will be placed in Mr. Lepley s personnel file. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Blough, seconded by Mr. Carlson and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 9:09 PM. Respectfully submitted, Approved, Diana L. Duvall, Secretary Board of Directors North Star School District B. Wayne Lohr, President Board of Directors North Star School District 6