Work Session 07/09/2012

OCTORARA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
WORK SESSION
July 9, 2012 – 7:30 p.m.
Jr./Sr. High School Multi-Purpose Room


DISCUSSION GUIDE

1. Lord’s Prayer

2.Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3. Roll Call

1 absent
4.Presentations

Mr. Carsley stated that the PA Accountability Grant was restored ($ 120,000).  There was about $90 difference between what we budgeted for General Education from the state & what we are actually receiving.
5.Visitors’ Comments - Agenda Items Only

None.
6.Information Items:

None.

7.Presentation of Agenda Items for the July 16, 2012 Regular Monthly Public Meeting:

A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Policy 201 Admission of Beginners, first reading.

B. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the attached contract with Sports Care LLC for athletic training services for 2012-2013 school year (up to $1,000 hours of service at a rate of $30.00 per hour.)

Same contract as last year.   Mr. Carsley will see how much we actually spent for 2011-12.
C. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the attached changes to the handbook for part-time cafeteria staff.

Resignation Approvals:

D. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept, with regret, Ms. Sandra Mendez’s resignation as a lunch/recess supervisor at the Octorara Primary Learning Center effective June 21, 2012. (Hired February 5, 2002)

E. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept Ms. Traci Zary’s resignation as a cafeteria employee effective June 25, 2012. (Hired August 31, 2010)

F. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept Mr. Sal Anzelmo’s resignation as JV Soccer Coach at the Octorara Area Sr. High School effective July 3, 2012. (Hired August 2011)

G. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept Ms. Tammy Anthony’s resignation as a Title I Reading Assistant at the Octorara Intermediate School effective July 2, 2012. (Hired August 25, 2010)

Hiring Approvals:

H. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Traci Zary as lunch/recess supervisor at the Octorara Primary Learning Center effective August 27, 2012 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District.

Ms. Zary’s rate will be $8.75 per hour for three hours per day. (Replacing Nicole Flaherty who resigned.)

I. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Jade Burkhardt as lunch/recess supervisor at the Octorara Primary Learning Center effective August 27, 2012 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Burkhardt’s rate will be $8.75 per hour for three hours per day. (Replacing Sandra Mendez who resigned.)

J. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Sarah Kluge as a substitute teacher for the Special Education Extended School Year Program effective June 18 through July 19, 2012 at the rate of $30 per hour.

K. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Drew Baumgardner as mentor for Polly McCullough for the 2011-2012 school year at one point at $570 per point.

L. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following changes in salary due to graduate credits earned:

Sarah Bieg From M+45 ($66,970) to M+60 ($70,062) Step 12
Lori Boldt From B+15 ($52,066) to M ($53,941) Step 16
Dana Coulter From B+15 ($52,066) to M ($53,941) Step 16
Mark Durante From M ($65,524) to M+15 ($69,330) Step 7
Cindy Eshleman From M+45 ($84,947) to M+60 ($87,194) Step MAX
Jennifer Godwsky From B+15 ($52,066) to M ($53,941) Step 16
Susan Hancock From M ($58,276) to M+15 ($62,973) Step 11
Jed King From B+15 ($52,960) to M ($54,808) Step 15
Dan Lefever From B+15 ($65,906) to M ($69,147) Step 5
Jo Marinacci From M+30 ($63,283) to M+45 ($66,165) Step 13
Michelle Miller From M+45 ($66,970) to M+60 ($70,062) Step 12
Tara Pitts From B+15 ($50,276) to M ($52,206) Step 18
Ellen Russell From M ($56,542) to M+15 ($61,344) Step 13

M. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve a change in salary due to graduate credits earned in the 2011-2012 school year for Ms. Aimee Blochberger from M+45 ($82,528) to M+60 ($84,749) Step 19. Ms. Blochberger’s salary for the 2012­2013 will be $87,194 Step MAX.

8. Facilities Committee Report

Mr. Stoltzfus gave his report.  There were actually 2 meetings.  The first occurred at 4:30.  They met with an energy savings company.  On Wed., they will meet with two more & get proposals from all three.

At the regular meeting, they discussed the following:

• PLC Carpet - being replaced.  They started 7/2 and should be completed by 8/2.
• MS roof in process.  They should be done by the end of July.  There will be a change order for a bad drain.
• Boilers have been inspected per state law.  There are some issues that need to be addressed
• HS Renovation - letters to contractors stating that we are not satisfied with the resolution to the water in the band room, tv studio & auditorium.  If issues arise over the next couple of years, we will hold them accountable.
• Issues in MS being addressed over the summer
• Priority list - clean ducts in PLC; MS brickwork reviewed; work on track
• Pete Mango/Signal 88 will continue to provide security & traffic control
• Insurance company request for insurance for pollution on hold
• Water treatment plant - working on issues

Mr. Norris wanted it noted that some of the drain issues on the MS are being handled internally to save money.

9.Other Items/Concerns

None
10.Visitors’ Comments – General

None
11.Administrator Comments/Announcements

Mr. Carsley said that Ken Phillips from RBC will be attending a board meeting to go over the bond refinancing scenarios.

Mr. Rohrer congratulated Deb Canby for writing a successful grant for ipads.  The funds were substantial.   (Ms. Canby has written many successful grants over the years).

12.Board Comments

Mr. Hume said he received many calls after the tax bills came out.  He's disappointed that people didn't come out to the board meeting.   They need to come out to the meetings to understand the tax base (or lack of one).   The residents need to band together & go to the legislators.
13.Adjournment

Facility Committee Meeting – Monday, July 9, 2012 – 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room

Executive Session for personnel – Monday, July 9, 2012 – Following the Work Session in the District Office Conference Room

Policy Committee Meeting – Monday, July 16, 2012 – 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room

Finance Committee Meeting – Monday, July 16, 2012 – 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room

Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting – Monday, July 16, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. in the Octorara Jr./Sr. High School Multi-Purpose Room