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Page 1 of 19 July 15, 2014 General Board Meeting Minutes The General Board Meeting of the Tulpehocken Area School Board of Directors was called to order at 7:04 p.m. in the District Office Board Room on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 with Mr. Scott Klopp, Board President presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance and prayer followed. 2.0 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr. Daniel Steinhauer. ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Dr. Edward Albert, Superintendent (via skype) Mr. Thomas Kowalonek, Business Manager Ms. Barbara Davis, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Ms. Lisa Kiss, Director of Special Education Mr. Donald Jones, Junior/Senior High School Principal Mr. Jason Bottiglieri, Junior/Senior High Assistant Principal Ms. Bonnie Benfer, Elementary Supervisor Ms. Amanda Cipolla Penn-Bernville Elementary Principal Mr. Mark Brown Bethel Elementary Principal Mr. Rick Triest Director of Building & Grounds Mr. Brian Boland, Solicitor Mrs. Mimi Shade, Recording Secretary And the following interested citizens and staff: Mr. Arlan Werst, Ms. Lisa Hassler, Ms. Heather Forry, Mr. Mark Forry, and Ms. Marylouise Sholly, Reading Eagle. 3.0 ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES 3.1 A resolution was offered by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mrs. Klopp, to accept the minutes of the following meetings: 3.1 06/17/2014 Board Voting Session Minutes 3.2 06/23/2014 Board Work Session AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp, Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr. Daniel Steinhauer. NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck ABSTAINED: This motion was carried 8-0. _____________________________________________________________________
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July 15, 2014 – General Board Meeting Minutes

The General Board Meeting of the Tulpehocken Area School Board of Directors was called to

order at 7:04 p.m. in the District Office Board Room on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 with Mr. Scott

Klopp, Board President presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance and prayer followed.

2.0 ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp Mr.

Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr. Daniel Steinhauer.

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Dr. Edward Albert, Superintendent (via skype)

Mr. Thomas Kowalonek, Business Manager

Ms. Barbara Davis, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Ms. Lisa Kiss, Director of Special Education

Mr. Donald Jones, Junior/Senior High School Principal

Mr. Jason Bottiglieri, Junior/Senior High Assistant Principal

Ms. Bonnie Benfer, Elementary Supervisor

Ms. Amanda Cipolla – Penn-Bernville Elementary Principal

Mr. Mark Brown – Bethel Elementary Principal

Mr. Rick Triest – Director of Building & Grounds

Mr. Brian Boland, Solicitor

Mrs. Mimi Shade, Recording Secretary

And the following interested citizens and staff: Mr. Arlan Werst, Ms. Lisa Hassler, Ms.

Heather Forry, Mr. Mark Forry, and Ms. Marylouise Sholly, Reading Eagle.

3.0 ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

3.1 A resolution was offered by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mrs. Klopp, to accept the

minutes of the following meetings:

3.1 06/17/2014 Board Voting Session Minutes

3.2 06/23/2014 Board Work Session

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

_____________________________________________________________________

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4.0 FINANCIAL REPORTS

4.1-4.13 A resolution was offered by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mrs. Klopp, to accept the

following financial reports:

4.1 Treasurer’s Report

4.2 Investment Report

4.3 Tax Collection Report

4.4 Monthly Account Status

4.5 General Fund Bills Payable

4.6 Cafeteria Report

4.7 Cafeteria Fund Bills Payable

4.8 Capital Reserve Fund Bills Payable

4.9 Special Revenue Accounts Payable

4.10 Budgetary Transfers

4.11 Jr. High Activity Bills Payable

4.12 Sr. High Activity Bills Payable

4.13 Bond Fund Bills Payable

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

5.0 BOARD REPORTS

6.0 CITIZEN/STUDENT PARTICIPATION

7.0 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

A. Security – No Report

Dr. Albert reported that we may not be able to have an SRO through the Reading State

Police because they are shorthanded. We may have to look at other options.

B. PSBA/PASA Conference Dates – October 21, 2014 – October 24, 2014

Dr. Albert asked the board if they would consider changing the board dates for October

2014. The PSBA/PASA Conference is that week and he is unable to attend due to the board

meeting. The board agreed.

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C. Crossing Guard – Letter from Bernville Borough

Dr. Albert informed the board that the Bernville Borough will no longer do the payroll for

the Penn-Bernville Crossing Guard. We will have to check into this and see what our

options are.

8.0 NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS

Mrs. Klopp read a thank you note from Autumn Sheifer for granting her the Board of

Directors Scholarship.

9.0 ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION

9.1 FINANCE

9.1.1 A resolution was offered by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mrs. Klopp, to approve the

PlanCon K, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014 as presented.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.1.2 A resolution was offered by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mrs. Klopp, to approve a

price increase of $.10 for secondary & elementary lunches. The prices for the

2014-2015 school year are as follows:

Elementary Lunch $2.50

Secondary Lunch $2.80

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr. Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS: Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 7-1.

______________________________________________________________________

9.1.3 A resolution was offered by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mrs. Klopp, to approve a

price increase of $.25 for adult breakfast & lunch. The prices for the 2014-

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2015 school year are as follows:

Adult Breakfast $2.25

Adult Lunch $3.75

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.1.4 A resolution was offered by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mrs. Klopp, to approve the

2014-2015 Cafeteria Budget with projected expenditures of $770,000 as

presented.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.1.5 A resolution was offered by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mrs. Klopp, to approve

Clover Farms as the milk supplier for the 2014/2015 school year.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.1.6 A resolution was offered by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mrs. Klopp, to approve the

following admission prices to TASD sports activities for the 2014/2015 school

year (the rates are the same as the 2013/2014 school year).

o Adults $5.00

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o Students & Senior Citizens $3.00

o TASD Students (with I.D) & Golden Age Passes Free

o Year Pass $50.00

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.2. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

9.3 TRANSPORTATION

9.4. POLICY

9.4.1 A resolution was offered by Mr. Steinhauer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to give first

reading with the intent to give second reading and final approval on August 19,

2014 to the following policy.

Policy # 810.4 Transportation – Video/Audio Recording

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.5 CURRICULUM

9.5.1 A resolution was offered by Mrs. Blatt, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve the

revised agreement with Hamburg Area School District for students to attend

TASD Agriculture Program for the 2014/2015 school year as presented.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

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ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.5.2 A resolution was offered by Mrs. Blatt, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to give first

reading with the intent to give second reading and final approval on August 19,

2014 to the following curriculum.

Course Grade Level

Teacher

US History I 8 Bill Moyer

Government 11 Eric Wentling

Economics 12 Dave Voigt

Economics Honors 12 Dave Voigt

German III 11-12 Rachael Martin

German IV Honors 12 Rachael Martin

Problems of Democracy 12 Dave Voigt

Psychology 12 Carl Wolf

Social Studies 1 1 Cara Kramer

Social Studies 2 2 Heather Balsbaugh

Social Studies 3 3 Kylene Sanders

Social Studies 4 4 Luann Snyder

Social Studies 5 5 Jess Hritzko

Social Studies 6 6 Amy Noecker

Social Studies K K Cindy Ambrosiani

Sociology 12 Dave Voigt

World Cultures 10 Carl Wolf

World Cultures Honors 10 Carl Wolf

World History (7th Grade) 7 Mike Mulholland

US History II 9 Mike Minnich

US History II Honors 9 Mike Minnich

AP Government & Politics 11-12 Mike Minnich

AP/RACC US History 11-12 Mike Minnich

Art Grade 5 5 Marie DeFilipps

Art Grade 6 6 Marie DeFilipps

Drawing 1 9-12 Lynne Higgins

Drawing 2 9-12 Lynne Higgins

Painting 9-12 Lynne Higgins

Advanced Art 9-12 Lynne Higgins

Pottery 9-12 Lynne Higgins

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General Art 9-12 Lynne Higgins

Integrated Arts 10 Trudi Bux

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.6 LEGISLATIVE

9.7 EXTRA-CURRICULAR

9.7.1 A resolution was offered by Mr. Manbeck, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to authorize

the Tulpehocken Area School District to pursue a Co-op with the Hamburg Area

School District for Bowling.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, and Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr.

NAYS: Mr. Daniel Steinhauer.

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 7-1.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8 PERSONNEL

9.8.1 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve

the following health care personnel for the 2014-2015 school year at

the stated stipend.

School Dentist Scott Roseberry, DDS $ 4.00 per exam

Dental Assistant Ms. Kristy Light $ 2.00 per exam

School Doctor – Primary Ziad Osman, M.D $10.00 per exam

School Doctor – Secondary Kristen Spencer, M.D $10.00 per exam

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

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This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.2 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve

Brittany Shaud as a Junior/Senior High School guidance counselor

effective the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year at a salary of $51,263, Step

1M, pending completion of paperwork.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.3 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve

Nicole Kissell as the Penn-Bernville Elementary guidance counselor

effective the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year at a salary of $51,263, Step

1M, pending completion of paperwork.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.4 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve

Meghan Grove as a fourth grade teacher at Bethel Elementary effective the

beginning of the 2014-2015 school year at a salary of $50,547, Step 1B+24

pending completion of paperwork.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS: Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

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This motion was carried 7-1.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.5 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve

salary change for Heather Stoy from column 2B to 2M effective the

beginning of the 2014-2015 school year.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.6 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve

the following mentor teachers:

Holly Baer for the learning support teacher (Melinda Davis) - $375

Diane Lotz for the JSHS guidance counselor (Brittany Shaud) - $500

Susan Schwartz for the life skills support/independent living teacher (Karen

Hertzog) - $250

Dawn Tilden for ESL teacher (Barbara Perez) - $250

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.7 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve

the termination of Sherrie Kugel as a part-time Title I paraprofessional

effective March 4, 2014.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

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This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.8 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to accept the

resignation of Clifford Yeakley as part-time grounds maintenance effective the

end of the work day on July 15, 2014.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.9 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve

Mary Snyder as a part-time administrative assistant at the Junior/Senior

High School effective August 11, 2014 at an hourly rate of $12.00 pending

completion of paperwork.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.10 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve the

Kelly Yatchyshyn as a part-time elementary life skills support paraprofessional

at Penn-Bernville Elementary effective with the 2014-2015 school year at an

hourly rate of $12.00 pending completion of paperwork.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

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9.8.11 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve

Christina Kopinski as a part-time elementary emotional support paraprofessional

at Penn-Bernville Elementary effective with the 2014-2015 school year at an

hourly rate of $12.00 pending completion of paperwork.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.12 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to accept Diane

Reifsnyder as a part-time lunch/recess aide at the Penn-Bernville Elementary

School effective with the 2014-2015 school year at an hourly rate of $9.25

pending completion of paperwork.

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.13 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Manbeck, to approve

the following Department Coordinators for the 2014-2015 school year:

Health/PE/DE Co-coordinator Curt Behler $ 500

Health/PE/DE Co-coordinator Kevin Avery $ 500

Business/Computer Millie Bross $1000

Fine Arts Co-coordinator (Music) Kathryn Mazurek $ 500

Fine Arts Co-coordinator (Art) Marie DeFilipps $ 500

World Language/ESL Maria Taylor $1000

Guidance/Nurse/Psychologist/Ed Evaluator Diane Lotz $1000

FACS/Library Co-coordinator (FACS) Jennifer Brungard $ 500

FACS/Library Co-coordinator (Library) Elaine Caffarelli $ 500

Science/Ag/Technology/Education Susan Weidenheimer $1100

Social Studies Michael Minnich $1000

Mathematics Robert Neiswender $1000

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English Kim Foreman $1000

Special Education 7-12 Susan Schwartz $1050

Grades K-1-2 Co-coordinator Jennifer Becker $ 700

Grades K-1-2 Co-coordinator Cara Kramer $ 700

Grades 3-4 Jamie Shesniak $1000

Grades 5-6 Jessica Hritzko $1100

Special Education K-6 Co-coordinator Rachel Heim $ 500

Special Education K-6 Co-coordinator Shanon Sittler $ 500

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.14 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Manbeck, to approve

supplemental contracts for the following coaches for the 2014-2015 sports

seasons:

Fall Season

Timothy Frantz Head High School Boys’ Soccer $3,825

Steve Himmelberger Asst. High School Boys’ Soccer $2,823

Melvin Fansler Head Junior High Boys’ Soccer $1,873

Dwayne Evans Asst. Junior High Boys’ Soccer $1,402

Paul Zerbe Head High School Girls’ Soccer $4,059

Ashley Pastor Asst. High School Girls’ Soccer $2,701

Korissa Seidel Head Junior High Girls’ Soccer $1,600

Deborah Fansler Junior High Asst. Girls’ Soccer $1,402

Amanda Minnich Head High School Field Hockey $3,167

Ashley Gassert Asst. High School Field Hockey $2,560

Rebecca Webb Co-Asst. High School Cross Country $1,014

Desiree Bower Co-Asst. High School Cross Country$ 984

Joel Jackson Head Junior High Cross Country $1,600

Kristin Zerbe Junior High Asst. Cross Country $1,335

David Fake Golf $4,536

Emily Schuppert Girls’ Tennis $2,870

Daryl Showalter Asst. High School Girls’ Tennis $1,885

Winter Season

Randy Boyer Asst. High School Boys’ Basketball $2,560

(pending completion of paperwork)

Derek Herr Co Head JH Boys’ Basketball $1,588

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Zachary Connors Co Head JH Boys’ Basketball $1,588

William Moyer Head High School Girls’ Basketball $3,459

Robert Delong Asst. High School Girls’ Basketball $2,770

Kerry Lehman Head JH Girls’ Basketball $1,746

Korissa Seidel Asst. Junior High Girls’ Basketball $1,361

Stephanie Kiecko Junior High Basketball Cheerleading $1,159

(pending completion of paperwork)

Henry Wooleyhand Head High School Wrestling $3,230

Spring Season

David Voigt Head High School Varsity Baseball $5,733

Zachary Shirk JV High School Baseball $2,782

Kevin Avery Head Junior High Baseball $1,738

John Gilmer Head High School Varsity Softball $3,500

Susan Schwartz Asst. High School Softball $2,028

Ashley Count Head Junior High Softball $1,873

Ashley Rank Junior High Asst. Softball $1,335

David Fake Head Boys’ Tennis $3,355

Jennifer Kerchner Head High School Track $3,426

Joseph Sabol Asst. High School Track $2,770

Jordon Loeb Co-Asst. High School Track $1,344

Kristen Stoltzfus Co-Asst. High School Track $1,305

Chris Brennan Asst. High School Track $2,688

Joel Jackson Head Junior High Track $1,632

Randy Lykens Asst. Junior High Track $1,443

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.15 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve the

following volunteer coaches for the 2014-2015 seasons:

Randy Behney Boys’ Soccer

Dean Evans Boys’ & Girls’ Soccer

Dwayne Evans Boys’ Soccer

Derek Zerbe Boys’ Soccer

Trevor Brown Boys’ Soccer

Derek Kissling Boys’ Soccer

Rick Kramer Girls’ Soccer

Crystal Zerbe Girls’ Soccer

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Regina Stump Girls’ Soccer

Kelly Martin Girls’ Soccer

Kristin Zerbe Girls’ Soccer

Claudia Guenther Girls’ & Boys’ Tennis

Chris Brennan Cross Country

Lisa Klopp Field Hockey

Kelsey Hunsicker Field Hockey

Rebecca Padasak Field Hockey

Sylvia Leffler-Shunk Field Hockey

Trista Oxenreider Field Hockey

Michelle Frantz Cheerleading

Lauren Oswald Cheerleading

Al Kauffman Boys’ Basketball

Kyle Pittman Boys’ Basketball

Mike Leconte Boys’ Basketball

Zach Carles Boys’ Basketball

Bryan Mellen Boys’ Basketball

Randy Lykens Girls’ Basketball

Mel Fansler Wrestling

Kyle Fuller Wrestling

Dennis Baver Bowling & Baseball

Lori Scheider Swimming

Ken Moyer Softball

Brian Bachman Softball, Baseball

Michael Berry Baseball

Sam Zawaski Baseball

Derek Herr Baseball

Kerry Lehman Baseball

Andrew Fisher Baseball

Steven Kiebach Baseball

Chris Stoy Baseball

Ryan Zawaski Baseball

Corey McGinity Baseball

Dean Klopp Track

Dylan Brugger Track

Scott Klopp Track

Emily Schuppert Boys’ Tennis

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

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9.8.16 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve

supplemental contracts for the following extra-curricular positions for the

2014-2015 school year:

David Fake Academic Challenge Coach $1,069

Heather Innes Bethel Choral Music Programs Director $ 430

Joseph Bernat Bethel Instr. Music Programs Director $ 446

Jocelyn Stoltzfus Choral Director $2,003

Susan Behm Fall Class Play Director $1,608

Douglas Mosley Fall Class Play Asst. Director $1,159

Alan Bashore Fall Class Play Set Designer $ 863

Susan Schwartz Freshman Class Advisor $ 866

Mildred Bross Graduation Project Coordinator $2,392

Leah Harpel Junior Class Advisor $1,146

Pamela Shealer Junior High Envirothon Co-Advisor $ 393.50

Connie Tworkowski Junior High Envirothon Co-Advisor $ 360

Glenn Dunkelberger Junior High Student Council Advisor $1,012

Richard Koenig Junior/Senior High Band Front Director $1,015

Dustin Shirk Junior/Senior High School Band Director $2,741

M. Larry Blatt Musical Ad Book Director $ 591

Rebecca Kline Musical Art Director $ 776

Amber Kerestes Musical Choreography $1,089

Jody Rhoads Musical Costumes Director $ 855

Amber Kerestes Musical Director $1,333

Oliver Blatt Musical Instrumental Director $1,015

Oliver Blatt Musical Lighting Co-Director $ 530.50

Matthew Shirk Musical Lighting Co-Director $ 530.50

Oliver Blatt Musical Pianist $1,015

Jocelyn Stoltzfus Musical Co-Producer (70%) $ 914

M. Larry Blatt Musical Co-Producer (30%) $ 403

Alan Bashore Musical Set Construction Director $1,040

Alan Bashore Musical Sound $1,124

Dory Triest Musical Tickets Director $ 653

Oliver Blatt Musical Vocal Director $ 957

Susan Weidenheimer National Honor Society Advisor $ 905

Kathryn Mazurek Penn-Bernville Choral Music Prog. Director $ 457

Joseph Bernat Penn-Bernville Instr. Music Program $ 446

Joanne Levering Senior Class Co-Advisor $ 629.50

Leigh Bragg Senior Class Co-Advisor $ 715

Brad Ingraham Sr. High School Student Council Advisor $1,269

Nicole Carley Sophomore Class Advisor $ 895

Oliver Blatt Show Choir Choreographer $1,857

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp, Mr. Scott W. Klopp,

Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, and Mr. Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS: Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr.

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

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ABSTAINED: Mrs. Beverly Blatt

This motion was carried 7-1.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.17 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve the

following substitute classified staff/event staff for the 2014-2015 school year:

Name Area of Substitution

Anne Balthaser Aide, Secretary

Patricia Barrell Aide, Cafeteria, Secretary

Lydia Beck Aide, Cafeteria, Secretary

Suzanne Belles Aide, Cafeteria, Secretary

Cindy Berger Aide

Linda Bicksler Aide, Secretary

Rachel Blackwell Custodial

Leah Blatt Aide

Cynthia Boyer Custodial

Donna Bucks Custodial

Erin Chiveral Aide, Cafeteria, Secretary

Sherry Clardy Custodial

Judy Daub Aide, Cafeteria

Theresa DeAcosta Secretary

Catherine Diggan Aide

Nadine Dove Aide, Cafeteria

Judith Drey Aide

Jennifer Gardula Aide, Cafeteria

Stacy Gettel Event Staff

Louise Graby Custodial

David Guida Custodial

Nancy Guida Event Staff

Ray Himmelberger Custodial, Event Staff

Pamela Hoffert Custodial

David Karnbach Cafeteria, Custodial

Candace Keeney Event Staff

Dana Keeney Aide, Secretary

Abigail Kensinger Aide

Phleane Kissling Event Staff

Alexis Klopp Custodial

Christina Kraemer Aide

Jaime Laidlow Aide

Shirley Lausch Aide, Cafeteria, Secretary

Christel Leibenguth Cafeteria

Cheryl Lesher Custodial, Secretary

Brandi Light Custodial

Traci Light Custodial

Nathan Luckenbill Custodial

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Barry Marison Custodial

Kelly McComsey Custodial

Richard Messner Custodial

Kenneth Moyer Event Staff

Jennifer Philumalee Aide, Cafeteria

Michelle Risser Aide, Secretary

Amanda Rhoads Custodial

Felisito Rosa Custodial

Justin Smith Custodial

Michelle Snyder Custodial, Secretary

Sandra Stertzel Custodial

Kathy Stock Aide

Robert Stohler Custodial, Event Staff

Patricia Straub Aide

Brad Triest Custodial

Celeste Waters Aide, Cafeteria

Carl Weaver Event Staff

Emily Weaver Event Staff

Brenda Weidenhammer Cafeteria

Tracy Wernicki Aide

Heather Wessner Aide, Nurse

Clifford Yeakley Custodial

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.18 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve the

following substitute nurses for the 2014-2015 school year:

Teresa Burns

Rebecca Chick

Sylvia Finn

Sandra Fogg

Elizabeth Musser

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

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ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

9.8.19 A resolution was offered by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Fox, to approve the

following substitute teachers for the 2014-2015 school year:

Dianna Arndt Ashley Reimert

Tracy Ash Amber Reynolds

Melody Beneito Alyssa Ruzicka

Chrysan Buck-Raymond Mary Lee Saulnier-Ebert

Ryan Bucks Kelly Seidel

Heather Bunn Timothy Shaak

Anthony Burkle Kathleen Shirk

Miriam David Rebecca Shirk

Nancy Graham Heather Shultz

Tracey Gretsky Kathleen Snyder

Janine Gaeta Kerry Spurell

Kelsey Hahn Tracey Stauffer

Bertha Hunter Robert Stock

William Hunter Dorothea Weeks

Katie Johnson Emogene Weller

Blake Knecht Kelsey White

Traci Kramer James Witters

Heath Lettich Karla Woodworth

Stacy Lorah Patricia Wylezik

Linda Misterkiewicz Rebecca Young

Joyce Neal Crystal Zerbe

Rachel Nelson Kristin Zerbe

Christopher Palmer Danielle Zimmerman

Brittany Pedrick Janet Setlock (pending paperwork)

Katrina Novatnak (pending paperwork) Alyssa Kominsky (pending

paperwork)

Erin Butz-Tobias

AYES: Mr. Dennis Baver, Mrs. Beverly Blatt, Mrs. Evelyn F. Fox, Mrs. April Klopp,

Mr. Scott W. Klopp, Mr. Oscar J. Manbeck, Mr. William T. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.

Daniel Steinhauer.

NAYS:

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Heck

ABSTAINED:

This motion was carried 8-0.

______________________________________________________________________

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9.9 Technology

A. Staff Development for the rolling out of iPads – Barb Davis & Jason Bottiglieri

Mrs. Davis & Mr. Bottiglieri discussed the timeline of rolling out the iPads with the board.

The preliminary timeline is as follows:

September/October Roll out training and Application training

October/November Teachers will be able to visit other schools that are currently using

iPads. Erika Kindoll will hold Coaching & Training sessions

January & February The board will see student & teacher presentations with a spring follow

up.

B. Director of Technology – Job Description

Dr. Albert discussed the timeline of hiring a new Technology Director with the board. The

hope is to advertise and have a new Director of Technology by the end of the year.

DISCUSSION ITEMS: OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS

10.0 INFORMATION ITEMS

11.0 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

12.0 CITIZENS PARTICIPATION

Mrs. Hassler stated that hiring a Technology Director with an education background would

make a big difference.

Mr. & Mrs. Forry asked the administration and the board to reconsider having a van go

down their road. The road is too dangerous and too busy for their children to walk on it.

13.0 ADJOURNMENT

Mrs. Fox made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Klopp.

The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

Mrs. April L. Klopp, Board Secretary


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