AGENDA—REGULAR MEETING
6:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION—PERSONNEL
BOARD MEETING WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
II. ANNOUNCEMENT TO PUBLIC REGARDING PARTICIPATION OF VISITORS:
“Visitors are encouraged to participate; however, such participation shall be in conformity with law and Board Policy No. 006.1. Public comment shall be received at three separate times: (1) at the recognition of visitors concerning items on the agenda, (2) at the time any non-agenda items arise upon which the Board is taking action, and (3) at the end of the meeting to permit comment on items which were not on the agenda and which did not otherwise arise for action during the meeting. A copy of Policy No. 006.1 is available to all members of the public.”
III. ROLL CALL
IV. STUDENT REPORTS
V. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS: REQUESTS TO BE ON THE AGENDA:
1. Dave Johns—School bus stop concerns
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S):
1. October 20, 2008
2. October 29, 2008
3. January 25, 2010
**Minutes from October 20 and 29, 2008, were never submitted to the board for approval. Minutes were created from agendas of members present at the meeting.**
Ø For approval based upon review by board members to
determine these minutes to be accurate and correct.
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Sean Wechtenhiser, EL Principal E. Dave Williamson, Athletic Director
B. J.R. Holenchik, HS Principal F. Dave Nelson, Maintenance Supervisor
C. Wendy Fernburg, Supervisor of Special Education H. Ken DeGennaro, Technology Coordinator
D. Jason McMillen, Business Manager G. Michael Panek, Superintendent
VIII. OTHER REPORTS
A. CIU
B. CCCTC
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMITTEE ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
X. VOTING ITEMS
A. BOARD
B. PERSONNEL
1. Motion to approve the following volunteers:
i. Denise Anderson—Classroom
ii. Samantha Ward / Betsy Brimmeier—Drama
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
2. Motion to approve the following conferences:
|
Name |
Conference |
Date(s) Attending |
Registration |
Location |
Motel Meal |
Mileage |
Sub Cost |
Total |
Funding |
|
Michael Panek |
PAFPC Annual Conference |
March 21-24, 2010 |
$400 |
Hershey Lodge |
$575.59 |
$151 |
$0 |
$1,126.59 |
Title II |
|
Jennifer Porter |
PASAP Conference |
March 8-9, 2010 |
$330 |
State College, PA |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$330 |
SAP |
|
Bethany Hubler |
SAP Training |
March 23-24 &29-30, 2010 |
$310 |
Beech woods Golf Course |
$0 |
$160.91 |
$492.80 |
$963.71 |
Safe & Drug Free |
|
Wendy Fernburg |
RTI |
March 12, 2010 |
$50 |
Philipsburg School Dist. |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$50 |
ACCESS |
|
Amanda Harris |
Challenges of Autism |
April 30, 2010 |
$0 |
C.I.U. #10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
Amanda Harris |
Assistive Tech Roundtable |
March 30, 2010 |
$0 |
C.I.U. #10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
Danielle Gregory |
Challenges of Autism |
April 30, 2010 |
$0 |
C.I.U. #10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
Hank Wilson |
RTI |
March 12, 2010 |
$50 |
Philipsburg School Dist. |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$50 |
ACCESS |
|
Sue Betts |
CPI Training |
March 2, 2010 |
$30 |
C.I.U. #10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$85 |
$115 |
ACCESS |
|
Amanda Harris |
CPI Training |
March 2, 2010 |
$30 |
C.I.U. #10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$85 |
$115 |
ACCESS |
|
Connie Shimmel |
CPI Training |
March 2, 2010 |
$30 |
C.I.U. #10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$44.55 |
$74.55 |
ACCESS |
|
Laura Coble |
Feesers Food show |
March 9, 2010 |
$0 |
Blair County Convention Center |
$0 |
$45 if no school car |
$0 |
$45 |
Cafeteria Fund |
|
Karen Bosak |
Feesers Food show |
March 9, 2010 |
$0 |
Blair County Convention Center |
$0 |
$0 |
$43.50 |
$43.50 |
Cafeteria Fund |
|
Jaimy Buck |
What’s New in Children’s Literature |
March 18, 2010 |
$215 |
Harrisburg |
$75 |
$0 |
$85 |
$375 |
Title II |
|
Laurie Hoffman |
CPI Training |
March 2, 2010 |
$30 |
C.I.U. #10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$47.13 |
$77.13 |
ACCESS |
|
Erica Culler |
RTI |
March 12, 2010 |
$50 |
Philipsburg School Dist. |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$50 |
ACCESS |
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
3. Motion to recognize Ed Catherman as the Classrooms for the Future Coach services provided by the C.I.U. #10. He will be present at the district two days a week and will provide services established by the state CFF coaching model and will attend trainings provided by the state. The coach will attend and participate in after school staff meetings and Board of School Director meetings as needed. The West Branch School District will compensate Mr. Catherman $25,000 from funds paid by the 21st century learning grant.
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
4. Motion to allow the settlement, at the superintendent’s discretion, of two pending grievances relating to dismissals without further action by the board of education. (This may include reinstatement.
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
C. EDUCATION
1. Motion to approve Title I Reading to attend Eisenhower Auditorium at Penn State University Park on March 26, 2010. There is no cost to the district and a $10 cost to the student. Stacy Ricciotti, Karen Kochkodin, and 4 parent volunteers with clearances will be chaperoning the trip. Departure time is approx. 8:45 a.m. and arrival time is approx. 1:45 p.m.
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
2. Motion to approve the 6th grade to attend the Altoona Curve school kid’s day on May 20, 2010. There is no cost to the district and cost to the student is $7.50 for the ticket and lunch. Cheryl Green, Phil Wood, Barb Spencer, Lynne Rockey, Rhonda Trude, Brenda Fye, Cindy Bock, Nichole McClure, Traci Callahan, and Dana Myers will be chaperoning the trip. Departure time is approx. 8:45 a.m. and arrival time is approx. 2:45 p.m.
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
3. Motion to approve the Student Government to attend the Conemaugh Township School District for PA Assoc. of Student Councils District Meeting on March 15, 2010. There is no cost to the student and cost to the district is $85 for a sub. Ashley Rubal and Holly Modzel will be chaperoning the trip. Departure time is approx. 6:00 a.m. and arrival time is approx. 4:30 p.m.
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
D. TRANSPORTATION AND ATHLETICS
1. Motion to approve the following volunteers to each respective spring sport.
i. Baseball—Norman Emigh
ii. Track/Field—Phil Wood / Dave Harmic / Adam Gable
Sean Wechtenhiser / Bethany Hubler
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
2. Motion to approve Charlie Saggese as Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach.
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
E. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
F. POLICY
1. Motion to approve the second readings of policies:
i. Policy #334.2—Sick Leave Bank-Administration Employees
ii. Policy #534.2—Sick Leave Bank-Classified Employees
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
G. FINANCE AND PURCHASE
1. TREASURER’S REPORT – Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
2. DISBURSEMENTS – Motion to approve the following Disbursements from January/February.
$_3,129.75_ Athletic Account (checks 9824 _ through 9894 )
$ _42,381.90_ Cafeteria Account (checks 3226 _ through 3235 )
$ ____ Construction Account (checks _ through )
$ 429,262.76 General Account (checks 37799 through 37897 )
$474,774.41 GRAND TOTAL
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
3. ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT—Motion to approve the activity account for January.
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
4. Motion to approve the following supply bids for 2010-2011 school year:
1. School Nurse Supplies:
a. Moore Medical Supply – $570.51
b. Medco - $89.53
c. MacGill Co- $172.89
d. School Health - $99.70 TOTAL: $932.63
2. Industrial Technology (Woodshop) Supplies:
a. Paxton Patterson - $129.71
b. Midwest Technology - $389.80
c. Forest Co Wood Products - $2,522.40
d. Hermance Machine Co - $4,406.00 TOTAL: $7,447.91
3. Drafting/CAD Supplies:
a. MidWest Technologies - $18.60
b. Paxton Patterson - $51.80 TOTAL $70.40
4. Phys-Ed Supplies – High School:
a. Gopher - $2,234.12
b. Toledo (Gym Closet)- $228.60
c. Greg Larson Sports - $904.14 TOTAL: $3,366.86
5. Athletic Trainer Supplies:
a. Moore Medical - $45.65
b. Medco - $1,152.05 TOTAL: $1,197.70
6. General Supplies Bid (All buildings and departments):
a. Kurtz Brothers (as per ‘Co-Stars’ State Schedule pricing) TOTAL: $15,595.96
7. ‘Add-On’ Supply Bid (Elem, HS & Special Educ. Dept):
a. Kurtz Brothers (as per ‘Co-Stars’ State Schedule pricing) TOTAL: $2,677.78
Approval of these bids includes the stipulation that all items and quantities are subject to revision/deletion at the discretion of district administrators, based upon budgetary constraints. (NOTE: Joint Purchasing Bulk Supply bid data has not yet been received from CIU 10 for 2010-2011 supplies.)
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
5. Motion to approve the following supply bids for 09-10 Spring Sports:
1. Softball:
a. Sportsmans - $440.30
b. DeMans - $330.55
c. Longstreth - $257.91
d. Greg Larson Sports - $92.00 TOTAL: $1,120.76
2. Track & Field:
a. Sportsmans -$91.90
b. DeMans - $149.95
c. MF Athletics -$945.00
d. Greg Larson Sports -$7.98 TOTAL: $1,194.83
3. Baseball:
a. Sportsmans -$829.30
b. DeMans - $65.70
c. Anthem Sports -$71.18 TOTAL: $966.18
APPROVED REJECTED DEFERRED
XI. CORRESPONDENCE
XII. OLD BUSINESS
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
XIV. ADJOURNMENT