162 Newark Street, Littlestown, PA 17340 Phone: 717-359-4146 ITTLESTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 7:00 P.M. on March 17, 2014 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Alloway Creek Administrative Board Room AGENDA I. GENERAL BUSINESS Mrs. Beverly Lang Mr. Carl Thompson Mr. Carl Thompson Miss Sarah Hansen A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Pledge of Allegiance assisted by Faith Storey, Rolling Acres student D. Moment of Silence E. Student Representative Report F. Public Participation G. Presentations 1. Students of the Month Mrs. Ameal Shaffer Mrs. Diane Ulrich Mr. Eric Naylor Mr. Matthew Meakin Mr. Matthew Meakin Dr. Wills Mr. Jim Cramer Ms. Eileen Bentzen Ms. Jodi Obenstine Ms. Pamela Mitchell Mr. Victor Trone a. Faith Storey, Grade 2, Rolling Acres b. Anastasia Hooper, Grade 5, Alloway Creek c. Madison Repasky, Grade 6, Maple Avenue d. Abby Woy, Grade 12, High School e. Katherine Thompson, Grade 12, High School H. Recognition of PJ Martindale, Girls Soccer Coach I. Overview of the Tech Prep Program J. Fit Friendly Worksite Award & Update on Lunch Program K. Technology Update L. Curriculum Update M. Work Order Procedure N. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes 1. Regular Board Meeting of February 17, 2014 II. FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT A. Request approval of the York Adams Academy 2014-2015 General Operating Budget.
Littlestown Area School District March 17, 2014 Board Agenda Page 2 Mr. Tony Conover III. TREASURER S REPORT A. Budgetary Comparison Report B. Encumbrance Report C. Revenue Report D. Activities Report E. Cafeteria Report Mrs. Lauren Nace IV. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT A. Monthly Substitute Report B. Request approval of the dismissal for Jennifer Alloway in accordance with the Statement of Charges and Right to Hearing dated February 18, 2014. C. Recommend approval of employment for the following Instructional Staff: 1. Lindsey Hess, Craig Sweet, substitute teachers D. Recommend approval of employment for the following Support Staff: 1. Shane Weeks, transfer from substitute bus driver to full time driver, retro-active to February 12, 2014. 2. Wendy Stolkovich, transfer from part-time food service worker to part-time high school custodian, effective March 21, 2014. E. Recommend approval of the following supplemental staff: 1. Kevin McNeal, event worker. F. Recommend approval of Proposal to send Phil Burge, School Psychologist, for Neuropsychology Certification to conduct school neuropsychological evaluations within our schools G. Recommend approval of the following revised Job Descriptions: 1. Part-time Guidance Secretary at the High School 2. Part-time Secretary to the High School Assistant Principal 3. Part-time Secretary at Rolling Acres 4. Full-time Secretary at Rolling Acres H. Request approval of the following volunteers: Classroom: Dolores Nester Extra Curricular: Tory Weikert and Kevin McNeal I. Request approval of uncompensated leave for Melissa Bair, School Nurse, on 12/19/13 (1/2 day), 12/20/13, 2/24/14, and 2/25/14 (full days).
Littlestown Area School District March 17, 2014 Board Agenda Page 3 Mr. Randy Mosebrook V. PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES COMMITTEE REPORT A. Transportation Maintenance Report B. Transportation Mileage Report C. Recommend approval of the 2014-2015 Capital Projects and authorize the administration to move forward with implementation. D. Recommend approval of a Safe School Mini-Grant through the Safe Schools Office of the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the amount of $4,459.00. E. Request approval of the following Facility Requests: 1. Littlestown Chapel to use the high school cafeteria and auditorium on Sunday, May 4, 2014 for church service and the feed the hungry meal packaging event. 100,000 meals will be packaged to feed needy families world-wide. 2. Littlestown Girls Soccer to use the Soccer Practice Field on Sunday s, starting March 30, 2014 until August 10, 2014 from 3:00 6:00 p.m. for Girls Soccer Open Practice. Mrs. Lauren Nace VI. CURRICULUM AND POLICY COMMITTEE A. Recommend approval of the revised 2013-2014 Academic Calendar, one calendar for Seniors and one calendar for Grades K-11. B. Recommend approval of the Special Education Plan. C. Recommend approval of the following out-of-state trips: 1. 8 th Grade Class Trip to Washington, DC on May 2, 2014. 2. Maple Avenue Student Council to visit the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC on March 28, 2014. 3. High School Social Studies Club/National Honor Society to go to the American History Museum/National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC on April 4, 2014. D. Recommend acceptance of a $200 donation from an outreach program, Focus Behavorial Health, to the Neurological Support Class at the high school to go towards the cost of field trips. E. Recommend acceptance of a $700 Target Field Trip Grant, sponsored by Target, to the Neurological Support Class at the high school to go towards the cost of field trips. F. Recommend approval of the second reading of the following policies: 1. 002: Authority and Powers 2. 248: Unlawful Harassment Pupils
Littlestown Area School District March 17, 2014 Board Agenda Page 4 3. 348: Unlawful Harassment Administrative Employees 4. 448: Unlawful Harassment Professional Employees 5. 548: Unlawful Harassment Classified Employees 6. 806: Child/Student Abuse (combine 806.1 and 806.2 into 806) 7. 818: Contracted Services G. Recommend approval of the first reading of the following policies: 1. 220: Student Expression/Distribution and Posting of Materials 2. 610: Purchases Subject To Bid 3. 611: Purchases Budgeted 4. 913: Non-school Organizations/Groups/Individuals Mr. Tony Conover VII. EXTRA-CURRICULAR/ATHLETICS COMMITTEE A. Athletic Financial Report B. Request approval for the Thunderbolt Football teams to participate in the 2014 New Oxford Colonial Lineman's Challenge on June 14, 2014. C. Recommend acceptance of a $260.00 donation from the Littlestown Elementary Football Association to the Varsity Football Cheerleading Squad to purchase new poms. D. Recommend acceptance of a donation of shelving units from Chet Ripple, Head Softball Coach, to the softball program. Mrs. Melinda Jones Mr. Larry Behrendt Dr. Donald J. Wills VIII. LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE REPORT IX. PSBA REPRESENTATIVE REPORT X. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT XI. BUILDING REPORTS Ms. Holly Rubick A. Elementary School Mr. Matthew Meakin B. High School Mr. Eric Naylor C. Middle School Ms. Teresa Doumont D. Intermediate School
Littlestown Area School District March 17, 2014 Board Agenda Page 5 XII. PAYMENT OF INVOICES A. Invoices B. Capital Reserve C. Procurement Card Register D. Void Check Report XIII. OLD BUSINESS XIV. NEW BUSINESS A. Recommend acceptance of Tammy Witkowski s resignation as a member of the Board of School Directors, retro-active to February 28, 2014. B. Recommend acceptance of David Deaner s resignation as a member of the Board of School Directors, effective March 31, 2014. C. Discussion of process for filling Board vacancy, discussion of applicants, and/or possible appointment. XV. ADJOURNMENT