WORK SESSION
August 12, 2013 – 7:30 p.m.
Jr./Sr. High School Multi-Purpose Room
DISCUSSION GUIDE
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
1 absent
4. Presentations
None
5. Visitors’ Comments - Agenda Items Only
None
6. Information Items
A. Kathy Shaffer will transfer from a Title I instructional assistant at the Octorara Area Sr. High School to an instructional assistant at the Octorara Elementary School. (Replacing Ashley Stern who transferred.)
B. Linda Haslett will transfer from a Title I instructional assistant at the Octorara Primary Learning Center to a Title I instructional assistant at the Octorara
C. Mark Durante will transfer from Jr. High science teacher to IST grades 7-9.
7. Presentation of Agenda Items for approval at the August 12, 2013, Work Session: ( The Board went into executive session to discuss the items below, prior to the vote. Items were voted on tonight - 7A - J Approved.)
Resignation Approvals:
A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept, with regret, the resignation of Ms. Alison Venini as an instructional assistant at the Octorara Intermediate School effective July 11, 2013. (Hired August 23, 2006)
B. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept the resignation of Mr. Patrick Tobin as an instructional assistant in the Alternative Education Program effective July 14, 2013. (Hired March 18, 2013)
Hiring Approvals:
C. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Ashley Whiteman as a Speech and Language Therapist for the District effective August 19, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Whiteman’s salary will be $53,392 which is Step 18 to MAX of the Master’s Scale. (Replacing Jennifer Bower who resigned.)
D. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Scott Gee as a Communication Arts teacher at the Octorara Area Sr. High School effective August 19, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Mr. Gee’s salary will be $58,457 which is Step 18 to MAX of the Master’s + 15 Scale. (Replacing Tim Mundy who retired.)
E. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Alison Venini as a sixth grade teacher at the Octorara Intermediate School effective August 19, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Venini’s salary will be $54,518 which is Step 16 to MAX of the Master’s Scale. (Replacing Lois Dodd who retired.)
F. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Shelley Leonard as a science teacher at the Octorara Jr. High School effective August 19, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Leonard’s salary will be $51,469 which is Step 18 to MAX of the Bachelor’s +15 Scale. (Replacing Mark Durante who transferred.)
G. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Elizabeth DiSabitino as an Agriculture Education teacher at the Octorara Area Sr. High School effective August 19, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. DiSabitino’s salary will be $49,441 which is Step 17 to MAX of the Bachelor’s Scale. (Replacing Frank Wasco who retired.)
H. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Jennie Lasak as a long term substitute third grade teacher at the Octorara Elementary School for 2013-2014 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Lasak’s salary will be $49,191 which is Step 18 to MAX of the Bachelor’s Scale. (Replacing Suzanne Schurr who is on sabbatical leave.)
I. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Megan Connolly as an ESL Title I instructional assistant at the Octorara Primary Learning and Elementary Schools effective August 26, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Connolly’s rate will be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day. (Replacing Charlotte Bridges who resigned.)
J. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Matt Furlong as a half-time payroll clerk for the District. Mr. Furlong’s salary will be $20,642.50. (Replacing Lisa McLaughlin who resigned.)
8. Presentation of Agenda Items for the August 19, 2013, Regular Monthly Public Meeting:
A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the superintendent to sign the contract between the Octorara Area School District and Eastern Lancaster County School District for Special Education Life Skills and Transitional Services for the 2013-2014 school year in the amount of $15,738.
Mr. Stoltzfus asked a question about the number of students. Dr. Newcome said he would check, but he knows that we've sent at least 1 student there for several years.
B. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the revisions to Policy 815 “Acceptable Use Policy”, second reading.
C. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the 2013-2014 iPad Program Handbook for the Octorara Jr./Sr. High School.
Voted on and approved. They need this finalized to be prepared for Back-to-School night. There will be a $30 annual fee per ipad. This is for the annual insurance on the iPad through Apple. The fee was originally $50, but the district was able to negotiate it down. Parents must attend a meeting
D. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the revisions to Policy 807 “Opening Exercises”, first reading.
E. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the 403(b) Plan Third Party Administration Services Agreement with TSA Consulting Group, Inc. and Kades-Margolis Corporation.
F. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the Agreement with Vector Security for monitoring services for the Primary Learning Center, Elementary, and Sr. High Schools.
G. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Anthony DiMatteo as a volunteer soccer coach at the Octorara Area Sr. High School.
H. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following changes in salary due to graduate credits earned:
Katherine Smith From B ($49,441) to B+15 ($51,719) Step 17 to MAX
Scott Conaghan From M+30 ($63,961) to M+45 ($66,873) Step 13 to MAX
9. Policy Committee Report
Ms. Bowman reported that they made changes to the iPad policy. They also needed to make changes to the Acceptable Use policy because of the iPads. In addition, they reviewed the policy on Opening Exercises.
Dr. Rohrer brought changes to the Jr/Sr High Handbook because of the iPads. They will not be printing the Handbook. It will be in digital format and placed on the iPad.
10. Finance Committee Report
Mr. Carsley reported that the annual audit has been started. They discussed Kades-Margolis.
There were administrative proceedings started about Collegium Charter School rates. The proceedings have been stayed for the time being.
There are businesses looking to decrease their assessed values.
11. Other Items/Concerns
None
12. Visitors’ Comments – General
None
13. Administrator Comments/Announcements
Dr. Rohrer said that Back-to-School night is next Wed. & Thurs for the Jr/Sr High. (Sr. High is on Wed. and the Jr. High is on Thurs.) The iPad info will be presented those nights.
This past weekend was the Kasie's Cause (Heroin Awareness Session). There were over 100 people in attendance. (For more information www.kaciescause.com)
Dr. Newcome thanked the Board for moving on the personnel items. It will make the new year easier. The iPad program will save money. Textbooks average $125. The digital format will be cheaper.
There is a Safe School summit on 10/14/2013 by the I.U. Octorara will host. There is a target audience (law enforcement, school staff, and school board among others).
14. Board Comments
Mr. Oleyniczak - thanks to whoever got the price down on the iPad insurance from $50 to $30.
Dr. Newcome said that Rob Czetli was the one who did that.
Mr. Norris stated that several Board members are going to session to learn more about the Common Core Standards.
15. Adjournment
Policy Committee Meeting – Monday, August 12, 2013 – 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room
Finance Committee Meeting – Monday, August 12, 2013 – Immediately following Policy Committee meeting in the District Office Conference Room
Executive Session for
Facility Committee Meeting – Monday, August 19, 2013 – 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room
Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting – Monday, August 19, 2013 – 7:30 p.m. in the Jr. High School Multi-Purpose Room
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