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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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