MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS LAMPETER-STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Administration Building 1600 Book Road Lampeter, Pennsylvania 17537 October 3, 2016 President Jeffrey A. Mills called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Kevin S. Peart opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Board Members, Mr. Scott M. Arnst, Mr. David J. Beiler, Mr. James H. Byrnes, Mrs. Melissa S. Herr, Mr. Jeffrey A. Mills, Dr. Doreen L. Packer, Mrs. Patricia M. Pontz, Mrs. Audra R. Spahn; Superintendent, Dr. Kevin S. Peart; Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Andrew M. Godfrey; Business Manager, Mr. Terry L. Sweigart; Assistant Business Manager, Mrs. Kathleen Boyce; Administrators, Mrs. Karen L. Staub, Jr., Dr. Benjamin J. Feeney, Dr. Scott K. Rimmer, Mrs. Michele B. Westphal, Mr. Jamie P. Raum, Mr. Gregory J. Fantazzi, Dr. Jeffrey T. Smecker; Buildings and Grounds Director, Mr. Glenn R. Davis; Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Jeanne L. Hoffard; Student Representatives, Ms. McKenna Kimmel, Mr. Dylan Grau; LSEA Representative, Ms. Kristin Maser; News Reporter, Ms. Cynthia Hummel; and visitors. ABSENT: Board Member, Mr. Scott Kimmel. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS No comment. MINUTES Dr. Packer moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve the Minutes of the regularly scheduled meetings of September 6 and September 19, 2016. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITION Mr. Byrnes and Dr. Feeney recognized Lampeter-Strasburg High School September Students of the Month. Dr. Peart shared the following communications: 1. Delfert, Matthew W. a letter of resignation from a coaching position. 2. Etzweiler, Barbara L. a letter of resignation. 3. Ferretti, Jill M. a letter of resignation. 4. King, John Mark and Martha a letter requesting transportation. 5. Seador-Church, Stephanie A. a letter of resignation. 6. Stem, Matthew S., Deputy Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Education a letter indicating the District s compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). TREASURER S REPORT Mr. Terry L. Sweigart Mr. Sweigart read the treasurer s report as attached to these Minutes. Thereafter, Mr. Byrnes moved and Mrs. Pontz seconded the motion to accept the treasurer s report as submitted and to approve the payment of bills for the General Fund in the amount of $3,172,201.19 (with the exception of check 106934), Cafeteria Fund checks in the amount of $42,075.14, High School Athletic Fund checks in the amount of $10,076.48, and Capital Reserve Fund checks in the amount of $36,299.97. Mr. Byrnes moved and Mr. Beiler seconded the motion to approve General Fund check 106934. A voice vote was 7:0:1 in favor of the motion. Mrs. Pontz abstained from the vote. 1
ACADEMIC COMMITTEE Mrs. Patricia M. Pontz, Chairperson Mrs. Pontz reported that the Committee met on September 12, 2016. Senior survey results and achievement data were reviewed. A textbook approval, course name changes, and policy updates for graduation requirements were discussed and placed on tonight s agenda for approval. The comprehensive plan was reviewed and will be brought to full Board at the November 8, 2016, Board meeting. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Mrs. Melissa S. Herr, Chairperson Mrs. Herr reported that the Committee met on September 19, 2016, and conducted a field tour. BOARD OF REVIEW COMMITTEE Mr. Jeffrey A. Mills, Chairperson No report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. Scott J. Kimmel, Chairperson Mr. Sweigart reported that the Committee had not met, but a meeting was then scheduled for November 16, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Mr. Scott M. Arnst, Chairperson Mr. Arnst reported that the Committee had met this evening and recommended all personnel items on the agenda for approval. CURRICULAR ISSUES AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS Dr. Andrew M. Godfrey, Representative Dr. Godfrey reported that staffing for 2016-2017 had been completed and that programs have begun. Parent meetings are being held this evening. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES - Ms. McKenna Kimmel, Mr. Dylan Grau Ms. Kimmel reported that LSHS back-to-school night, the athletic Hall of Fame induction, and merit scholarship recognitions had occurred. The Lampeter Fair was successfully held despite inclement weather. Homecoming events would occur this week. Mr. Grau reported that parent visitation had occurred at Lampeter Elementary School during the week of October 10, 2016. Fire safety month is underway with firefighters scheduled to visit on October 18, 2016. Hans Herr Elementary School held back-to-school night in September, and students are now preparing for the Pioneer Dash. Back-to-school night and the sixth grade block party occurred at Martin Meylin Middle School. The seventh and eighth grade block party will be held on October 28, 2016. Martin Meylin Middle School will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with many special events. APPROVAL OF RESIGNATIONS Mr. Arnst moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve resignations from the following individuals: a. Barbara L. Etzweiler, custodian, Administration Building, effective October 21, 2016. b. Jill M. Ferretti, reading assistant, Lampeter Elementary School, retroactively effective to September 12, 2016. c. Stephanie A. Seador-Church, SACC assistant group supervisor, Lampeter Elementary School, retroactively effective to September 23, 2016. APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONAL Mr. Arnst moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve the employment of Rebekah J. Heim as a long term substitute teacher assigned as a Spanish instructor. Her daily compensation would be $266.91 based upon Step 1, Level M, of the District compensation plan effective from on or about October 21, 2016, through the end of the 2016-2017 school year. She will be assigned to Martin Meylin Middle School. 2
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Mr. Arnst moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve the employment of the following individuals in support or temporary positions: a. Kimberly A. Pantano, as a special education assistant, Martin Meylin Middle School. Ms. Pantano will become a category C support employee and will be compensated at the hourly rate of $10.50, retroactively effective to August 30, 2016. b. Amy A. Rice, as a Title I reading assistant, Lampeter Elementary School. Ms. Rice will become a category E support employee and will be compensated at the hourly rate of $14.23, retroactively effective to September 27, 2016. c. Renee M. Showvaker, as a Title I mathematics assistant, Hans Herr Elementary School. Ms. Showvaker will become a category E support employee and will be compensated at the hourly rate of $14, retroactively effective at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. d. Beth A. Steele, as a receptionist at Martin Meylin Middle School. Ms. Steele will become a category C support employee and will be compensated at the hourly rate of $11.50, retroactively effective to September 6, 2016. e. Ranita N. Hurst, as a special education teacher assistant, Lampeter-Strasburg High School. Ms. Hurst will become a category C support employee and will be compensated at the hourly rate of $14.50, retroactively effective to the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS Mr. Arnst moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve additions/deletions to supplemental contracts as follows: a. Panagiotis Papadopoulos Soccer Boys - 1st Assistant 50% of 70% $1,554.41 Addition b. Calvin Esh Track 2nd Assistant 50% of 60% $2,066.55 Deletion c. Travis Dombach Track Assistant 50% of 50% $1,733.13 Deletion d. Calvin Esh Track Varsity $5,391.00 Addition e. Travis Dombach Track 2nd Assistant 50% of 60% $2,066.55 Addition f. Matthew Delfert Track Assistant 50% $2,695.50 Addition g. Shanna Muscavage Lacrosse Girls 1st Assistant 70% $2,851.24 Deletion h. Tina Shockey Mentor High School TBA $ 750.00 Deletion i. Thaddeus Rittenhouse Basketball Boys 2nd Assistant 60% $3,845.58 Deletion APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES Mr. Arnst moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve the following persons to serve in their respective capacities: Certified Substitutes Fraver, Megan Matchett, Wendy Showvaker, Renee M. Family & Consumer Science Art (K-12) Elementary (K-6) Support Staff Substitutes DaLauro, Mary (Retiree Emergency Only) Dimm, Kazuko O. Gast, Michael J. Ickes, Shelby L. Kurtz, Ralph Landis, Gerald Lefever, Barbara Lichty, Jane Rohrer, Douglas Seador-Church, Stephanie Wolpert, Margie 3
APPROVAL OF VOLUNTEERS Mr. Arnst moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve the participation of the following persons as volunteers: Aide: Clerical: Hans Herr Classroom: Soccer (B): Soccer (G): Track: Ranita Hurst, Kimberly Pantano, Rebecca Shelley, Renee Showvaker Beth Steele Arlene S. Ballard William Chalfant Katelyn Rice Carol Dombach APPROVAL OF SALARIES Mr. Arnst moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve salaries, as attached to these Minutes. RECOGNITION OF THE GRANTING OF TENURE Recognize that tenure was extended to Emily J. Neff in compliance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTBOOK Mr. Beiler moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve a supplemental textbook for chemistry, Modern Chemistry, (2017). APPROVAL OF NEW COURSE PROPOSALS Mrs. Pontz moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve the following course proposals to change the titles of courses, as follows: a. Accelerated American Literature to Accelerated English 9 b. Accelerated World Literature to Accelerated English 10 APPROVAL OF POLICIES (FIRST READING) Mr. Byrnes moved and Mrs. Pontz seconded the motion to approve policies (first reading), as follows: a. Policy 5127 Graduation Requirements b. Policy 5127.1 Lampeter-Strasburg High School Graduation Requirements via IU13 Lancaster-Lebanon Virtual Solutions APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT Mrs. Herr moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve a concurrent enrollment agreement, as posted, with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences to allow students to take college courses and receive high school credit. APPROVAL OF STUDENT TRIP Mr. Byrnes moved and Mrs. Herr seconded the motion to approve a High School Music Department student trip from April 11 to April 16, 2017, to Orlando, Florida. 4
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LANCASTER-LEBANON IU13 Dr. Brian D. Barnhart, Executive Director of Lancaster-Lebanon IU13, shared thoughts with the Board. DISCUSSION OF YMCA PROPOSED AMENDED LEASE AGREEMENT Dr. Peart led a discussion of a proposed amended lease agreement for the YMCA. Jeff Kenderdine from the YMCA answered additional Board questions. Further discussion will occur at the October 17, 2016, Board Workshop. APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT Mrs. Pontz moved and Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion to approve a corporate sponsorship agreement for Lampeter-Strasburg High School competition gymnasium signage with Lancaster Orthopedic Group, excluding two window cling signs that were requested to be placed above the exterior entrance doors. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Herr remarked that Interact Club was extremely helpful to everyone during the Lampeter Fair. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT No comment. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Jeanne L. Hoffard Secretary 5