PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
September 17, 2012 – 7:30 p.m.
Jr./Sr. High School Multi-Purpose Room
AGENDA
- Moment of Silence
- Roll Call
- Approval of Minutes from the Work Session of August
13, 2012, and the Regular Meeting of August 20, 2012.
- Presentations
- Information Items
- Treasurer’s Report
- That the Octorara Board of School Directors
approve the General Fund Report for period ending August 31, 2012.
- Business Manager’s Report
- That the Octorara Board of School Directors
approve the list of bills for payment.
Approved.
- Visitors’ Comments -
Agenda Items Only
Mr Lapp moved to the visitor's seat to make some comments. He understands that the Board is coming up against the law as it is currently written. What bothers him the most is the chipping away at the foundation of this country. Separation of Church and State is not in the Constitution. Those words came from Thomas Jefferson in a letter to a Baptist church that was concerned about the Government interfering in church affairs. His words were to assure the Church that the Government would not impede their rights. The Founders were Godly people. They would be shocked at what has happened. Early colleges were created as religious schools.
Mr. Norris then moved to the visitor's seat to read a statement prepared by Ms. Bowman. She did not want her absense to negatively reflect on her support of the Board. We need to obey the law to set an example to the students. The Board cannot put the district at risk.
Jim Lantz (Highland Township) - The point of the letter by Thomas Jefferson that Mr. Lapp mentioned was not to stop religion but that the Government would not force one denomination on the citizens.
The 1st professors were Bible-believing Christians. Students were required to be in the church of their choice on Sundays. People who were studying to be pastors went to the University of Virginia for free.
If we don't stand up for truth, what are we standing up for?
- Recommended Action
Items: (Italicized items are new; they were not
on the September 10, 2012 agenda.)
A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the list of school bus drivers employed by Althouse Transportation, Inc. for the 2012-2013 school year.
B. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the list of school bus runs by Althouse Transportation, Inc. for the 2012-2013 school year.
Resignation Approvals:
C.
That the Octorara
Board of School Directors accept Ms. Carolynn Ireson’s resignation as an
instructional assistant in the Alternative Education Program at the Octorara
Area Sr. High School effective August 24, 2012. (Hired September 12, 2011)
D.
That the Octorara
Board of School Directors accept Ms. Kelly Reuter’s resignation as a personal
care assistant at the Octorara Intermediate School effective September 17,
2012. (Hired August 30, 2011)
Hiring Approvals:
E.
That the Octorara
Board of School Directors approve Ms. Natalie Ergler as a lunchroom/playground
supervisor at the Octorara Elementary School effective August 27, 2012 pending
completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Ergler’s rate will be $8.75 per hour for
three hours per day. (Replacing Kim
Domblesky who resigned.)
F.
That the Octorara
Board of School Directors approve Ms. Sara Gallo-Cornell as a long term
substitute art teacher at the Octorara Area Sr. High School effective August
27, 2012 through December 21, 2012 pending completion of employee related
documents required by law and the District.
Ms. Gallo-Cornell’s rate will be $140 per day. (Replacing Sarah Bieg who is on child rearing
leave.)
G.
That the Octorara
Board of School Directors approve Ms. Maria Miller as an instructional
assistant at the Octorara Primary Learning Center effective August 27, 2012 pending
completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms.
Miller’s rate will be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day. (Replacing Heidi
Griest who resigned.)
H.
That the Octorara
Board of School Directors approve Ms. Rachel Schreiber as a
lunchroom/playground aide at the Octorara Intermediate School effective August
27, 2012 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and
the District. Ms. Schreiber’s rate will be $8.75 per hour for three hours per
day. (Replacing Kristine Woodall who
resigned.)
I.
That the Octorara
Board of School Directors approve Ms. Karen Williamson as a second grade
teacher at the Octorara Primary Learning Center effective August 27, 2012
pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the
District. Ms. Williamson’s salary will
be $48,160 which is Step 18 to MAX of the Bachelor’s Scale. (Replacing Lori Boldt who transferred.)
J.
That the Octorara
Board of School Directors approve Ms. Tracy Villa as business manager secretary
effective September 4, 2012 pending completion of employee related required by
law and the District. Ms. Villa’s salary
will be $31,500 pro-rated at 5.5 hours per day.
K. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve
the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year:
Kelly
Reuter (Elementary)Sara Gallo-Cornell (Art Education)
Astyn DiNorscia (Elementary)
Carla Graydus (Emergency)
Lorraine Harmer (Secondary Math)
Jodi Johnson (Elementary)
Dawn Jones (Emergency)
Phyllis Reis (Emergency)
Curtis Sebastian (Emergency)
Leslie Town (Emergency)
Christina Althouse (Early Childhood, Reading)
Pamela Bogus (Elementary, Reading)
Jessica Cummings (Social Studies)
Dianne Ernst (Elementary)
Richard Fitch ( Middle Math, Health & PE)
Jennifer Haak (Secondary English)
Jacqueline Hamilton (Business)
Tess Lutz (Secondary English)
Linda McCawley (Tech Ed, Elementary, Secondary Social Studies,
Secondary English, Library)
Lisa Rusek (Elementary, Middle Math)
Kolleen Skahan (Music)
Renee Smith (Special Ed, Elementary, Mid Level English, Science, & Math)
Jeremiah VanOrden (Special Ed)
Approved.
L. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve
the following substitute support staff for the 2012-2013 school year:
Kimberly
Domblesky (Lunch/Playground, Instructional,
Health Room Aide, Van Driver, Secretary)Carla Graydus (Aide, Secretary)
Susan Simpson (Aide, Secretary)
Cindy Brownback (Cafeteria)
Shelly Hurley (Clerical, Instructional Assistant)
Kimberly Stoltzfus (Clerical, Instructional Assistant, Lunch/Playground)
Deborah Shank (Instructional Assistant)
April Pidgeon (Cafeteria)
Approved
M. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve
the following supplemental contracts for the 2012-2013 school year:
|
Krista Lease
|
Mentor Jeanie Curry .5
pt @ $585
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$ 292.50
|
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Shirley Williams
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Mentor Jeanie Curry .5
pt @ $585
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$ 292.50
|
|
Claudia Benekam
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Mentor Laura Fischer 1 pt @ $585
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$ 585
|
|
John Atlee
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Mentor Emily Landers – August-November
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$ 200
|
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Dena Schott
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Mentor
Tammy Anthony 2 pts @ $585
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$1,170
|
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Jennifer
Dean
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Mentor Joan
Miller 2 pts @ $585
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$1,170
|
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Tim Ergler
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Mentor
Karen Williamson 2
pts @ $585
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$1,170
|
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Emily
Landers
|
7th
Grade Field Hockey Coach 4pts @ $585
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$2,340
|
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Kelsi
Thieroff
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8th
Grade Field Hockey Coach 4 pts @ $585
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$2,340
|
N. That the Octorara Board of
School Directors approve the following changes in salary due to graduate credits earned:
|
Debra Bloth
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From M+45 ($84,947) to M+60 ($87,194)
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Step MAX
|
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Doreen Creighton
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From M+15 ($58,086) to M+30 ($60,274)
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Step 17
|
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Christine Gray
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From M+15 ($66,151) to M+30 ($68,045)
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Step 9
|
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Dana Irons
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From M+30 ($62,531) to M+45 ($65,360)
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Step 14
|
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Kimberly Kraf
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From M
($55,675) to M+15 ($60,529)
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Step 14
|
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Cynthia Kunko
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From M+15 ($62,973) to M+30 ($64,788)
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Step 11
|
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Andrea Weaver
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From M+15 ($80,454) to M+30 ($82,699)
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Step MAX
|
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Shauna
McAllister
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From M+45
($63,751) to M+60 ($66,778)
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Step 16
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Kristin
Winner
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From
M+15($58,086) to M+30 ($60,274)
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Step 17
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O.
That the Octorara Board of
School Directors approve Mr. Ben Creighton as an instructional assistant at the
Octorara Jr. High School effective August 27, 2012 pending completion of employee
related documents required by law and the District. Mr. Creighton’s rate will be $11.65 per hour
for 5.75 hours per day. (Replacing Ann Stirling who resigned.)
P.
That the Octorara Board of
School Directors approve Ms. Amy Ellsworth as an instructional assistant for
the Alternative Education Program effective September 10, 2012 pending
completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Ellsworth’s rate will be $11.65 per hour
for four hours per day. (Replacing
Carolyn Ireson who resigned.)
Q.
That the Octorara Board of
School Directors approve Ms. Rosemary Imms as an instructional assistant for
the Alternative Education Program effective September 10, 2012 pending
completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Imms’ rate will be $11.65 per hour for
four hours per day. (Replacing Barbara
Whitworth-Roy who resigned.)
R.
That the Octorara Board of
School Directors approve a stipend of $500 for Ms. Deb Canby for writing a
successful grant. The grant provided
$10,000 for the Octorara Health and Physical Education Department and was
awarded by CCRES.
S.
That the Octorara Board of
School Directors approve the agreement between the Montgomery County
Intermediate Unit and the Octorara Area School District for Atomic Learning in
the amount of $4,567.50.
T.
That the Octorara Board of
School Directors approve the student activity request for “Culinary
Arts” at the Octorara Area Sr. High School.
U.
That the Octorara Board of
School Directors approve the Lease Agreement between Xerox Financial Services
and the Octorara Area School District to lease three copiers for 36 months.
V. That the Octorara Board of
School Directors approve the Lease Agreement between Edwards Business Systems
and the Octorara Area School District to lease three copiers for 36 months.
Mr. Carsley reported that these are replacements for copiers comng off lease in the Junior/Senior High School. We are getting 3 Xerox and 3 Edwards machines. Less expensive than old machines.
11. Policy Committee
Mr. Ganow reported that they are workiing on two policies. One is being rewritten.
- Finance Committee
Report
13. I.U./C.A.T. Board Representative’s Report
Meets this week.- Old Business
- New Business
- Other Items and
Announcements
- Visitors’ Comments –
General
- Administrator Comments/Announcements
Joe Mattis (Student Rep) gave an update on Homecoming week. Details can be found here: http://octorara.k12.pa.us/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1
Mr. Haller said they are having a bully prevention assembly this Wed.
Dr. Newcome said he was asked to get the percentage of staff who reside in the District:
Overall 47% (Dr. Newcome read the list, but I missed some as I was writing them).
- Board Comments
Mr. Hume hopes people come out to everything that is occurring this week on campus.
Mr. Ganow stated that he agreed with everyone who spoke. He disagrees with the District Court. Unfortunately, it is the law at this time.
- Adjournment
Policy
Committee Meeting – Monday, September 17, 2012 – 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference
Room
Finance Committee Meeting – Monday, September 17, 2012 – 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room
Executive Session for personnel – Monday, September 17, 2012 – Following the Regular Meeting in the District Office Conference Room
Facility Committee Meeting – Monday, October 8, 2012 – 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room
Next regularly scheduled Work Session – Monday, October 8, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. in the Octorara Middle School Multi-Purpose Room
Policy/Finance Committee Meeting – Monday, October 15,
2012 – 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room
Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting – Monday, October
15, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. in the Octorara Middle School Multi-Purpose Room
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