Southeastern Greene School District
Board of School Directors
Regular Meeting – 7:00 P.M.
Monday, August 15, 2016
Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School Cafeteria
JANET PENNINGTON. PRES. SHIRLEY HOWARD J.R. ANTILL. V.PRES. GARY MOSER
SAM COSSICK, TRES. LEONARD NOVAK
VIRGINIA EBERHART JOSEPH SPIKER
DAVID GARRISON
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
All members present with the exception of Mrs. Eberhart.
A Motion was made by Mr. Novak and seconded by Mr. Garrison to approve the minutes from the July 18, 2016 Regular Meeting.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
A Motion was made by Mr. Novak and seconded by Mr. Garrison to amend the agenda under Extra-Curricular & Athletics # 3 to approve all band trips for the 2016-17 school year: August 27-Coal Show, October-Bobtown Halloween parade and December 3-Waynesburg Christmas parade.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
A Motion was made by Mr. Antill and seconded by Mr. Moser for the Approval of Agenda and/or Current Addendum Items.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
Notice of Executive Session Required
Public Comments (Agenda Items ONLY)
Administrative Reports-Mr. Donley-Teacher return. Board Fall Sports. Custodians Recognition. August 25- 4-7 pm Open House. Mr. Menear-Ready to get started. New Teacher Induction-August 22. August 25- 4-7 pm Open House. Thanks Custodial Staff. Mrs. Messich-Fall Sports. Mr. Sinn-Grants
Items for Board Action
A. Finance –Mr. Sam Cossick, Chairperson
1. A Motion was made by Mr. Cossick and seconded by Mr. Spiker to approve the bills for payment.
All members present with the exception of Mr. Moser voted in favor of the motion.
2. A Motion was made by Mr. Cossick and seconded by Mr. Spiker to approve the Treasurer’s Report for July 2016.
All members present with the exception of Mr. Moser voted in favor of the motion.
B. Education–Mr. Gary Moser, Chairperson
1. A Motion was made by Mr. Moser and seconded by Mr. Novak to approve the Agreement between Southeastern Greene School District and Centerville Clinic to participate in the C.H.I.L.L. Program.
(Centerville Clinic, Inc. Mental Health Program) for the 2016-2017 school year.
Background:
The Program will operate within the elementary and Jr. Sr. High School to accommodate students that fall within the guidelines.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
2. A Motion was made by Mr. Moser and seconded by Mr. Novak to approve the Agreement between SPHS C.A.R.E. Center and the Southeastern Greene School District for the SAP Liaison for Drug, Alcohol, and Mental Health services for the 2016-2017 school year.
Background:
C.A.R.E. Agreement will provide the following services:
Consultation, technical assistance and education to core teams
Administer the screening tool to all students participating in the student assistance program and make recommendations to the SAP team for appropriate referral (s) to drug and alcohol, mental health or other services.
Assist SAP team to obtain parent consents, to contact parent or guardian regarding the outcome of the screening and to provide information about referrals for additional services, if necessary.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
3. A Motion was made by Mr. Moser and seconded by Mr. Novak to approve the Southeastern Greene School District Student Handbook for the 2016-2017 school year.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
4. A Motion was made by Mr. Moser and seconded by Mr. Novak to approve the agreement between the Intermediate Unit # 1 for the Cyber Solutions Program for the 2016-2017 school year at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
C. Technology – Mrs. Shirley Howard, Chairperson
1. A Motion was made by Mrs. Howard and seconded by Mr. Moser to approve the purchase of CNC router for Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School’s Industrial Arts/Technology Program. Cost not to exceed $23,000.00.
Background:
A CNC router is a computer controlled cutting machine related to the hand held router used for cutting various hard materials such as wood, composites, aluminum, steel, plastics, and foams. CNC stands for computer numerical control. Students will use router in computerized design and manufacturing.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
2. A Motion was made by Mrs. Howard and seconded by Mr. Novak to approve the purchase of Career Cruising online computer program at a cost of $3,050.00.
Background:
This web based program is aligned to the newly implemented Act 33, District-Wide Guidance Plan. Students in grades K-12 will participate in career readiness activities that create awareness of the community, workplace, and schooling and career options. After the customized set-up fee of year one, the additional cost is $2,000 a year.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
3. A Motion was made by Mrs. Howard and seconded by Mr. Garrison to approve the purchase of fifty iPads and two charging carts from Apple Education, Inc. in the amount of $35,000.00 for Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School.
Background:
A Grant from Community Foundation of Greene County in the amount of $25,000.00 will offset the cost.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
D. Extra-Curricular & Athletics – Mr. Leonard Novak, Chairperson
1. A Motion was made by Mr. Novak and seconded by Mr. Antill to approve Mr. Alexander Smith as Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach for the 2016-2017 school year. Salary set at $2050.00.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
2. A Motion was made by Mr. Novak and seconded by Mr. Antill to approve the following game personnel for the 2016-2017 school year:
1. Donna Billetz 2. Jay Donley 3. Anita Stoner 4. Tonia Fox 5. Jerry Fox 6. Barry Bennett 7. Rich Pekar 8. Lora Demchak 9. Denna Shilk 10. Bobby Kennedy 11. Nikki Maley 12. Cathy Wade 13. Joy Born 14. Janet Pennington 15. Chris Bennett 16. Gary Wilson 17. Carmen Richter 18. Carolyn Sweeney 19. Chris Bates 20. Jeremy Reed 21. Dave Garrison 22. Chris Spiker 23. Maria Zieglar 24. Leah Bennett 25. B.J. Brady 26. Janis Smearcheck 27. Marvin Carter
Board Members Mrs. Howard, Mr. Moser, Mr. Novak, Mr. Antill & Mr. Cossick voted in favor of the motion. Board Members Mrs. Pennington, Mr. Spiker and Mr. Garrison voted against the motion.
5 Yes 3 No Motion Passed
3. A Motion was made by Mr. Novak and seconded by Mr. Moser to approve all band trips for the 2016-17 school year: August 27 (Coal show), October-Bobtown Halloween parade and December 3 (Waynesburg Christmas parade).
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
E. Buildings & Grounds –Mr. David Garrison, Chairperson
August 26, 2016 – Building Walk Throughs – 2 P.M.
F. Personnel – Mr. Joseph Spiker, Chairperson
1. A Motion was made by Mr. Spiker and seconded by Mr. Antill to approve the following to the Non Professional Substitute list for the 2016-2017 school year pending receipt of proper documentation.
1. Ms. Darlene Beswick 2. Ms. Donna Fox 3. Ms. Jennifer Hawk
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
2. A Motion was made by Mr. Spiker and seconded by Mr. Moser to approve Ms. Rachelle Harner as a long-term substitute at Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School for Mrs. Sara London at Step 1 with benefits.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
3. A Motion was made by Mr. Spiker and seconded by Mr. Novak to approve the resignation of Mrs. Bethany Eutsey effective July 29, 2016.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
4. A Motion was made by Mr. Spiker and seconded by Mr. Garrison to approve the hiring of Kendra Allen as Elementary Special Education Teacher at Step 1 of the SEGEA Agreement.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
5. A Motion was made by Mr. Spiker and seconded by Mr. Moser to approve the hiring of Brian Strickler as a Biology Teacher at Step 1 of the SEGEA Agreement.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
6. A Motion was made by Mr. Spiker and seconded by Mr. Moser to approve the following to the Professional Substitute List for the 2016-2017 school year pending receipt of proper documentation.
1. Brittany Williams 2. Benjamin Eisaman 3. Jason Young 4. Paul E. King 5. Ms. Janice Kovach 6. Ms. Kimberly King 7. Ms. Amanda Bittinger
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
August 24, 2016 – Meeting 9 A.M.
Thanks Members for Candidates
G. Adhoc Policy –Mrs. Virginia Eberhart, Chairperson
H. Transportation – Mr. J.R. Antill, Chairperson
1. A Motion was made by Mr. Antill and seconded by Mr. Spiker to approve the following to the Zalar Busing Inc. Drivers list for the 2016-2017 school year.
1. Doris Blaker 2. Tamara Cline 3. Billie Cowell 4. Michelle Friday 5. Daniel Gapen 6. Bonnie Galloway 7. Lisa Garber 8. James Graznak 9. Judy Hamilton 10. Margaret Kovalcheck 11. John Lantz 12. Amy Powell 13. Deborah Ruckle 14. Richard Snyder 15. Patty Timcheck 16. John Yesenosky 17. Lynn Zalar 18. Zachary Zalar 19. Tonya Halbert 20. Lana Henderson 21. Wayne Kapp 22. Teddy Longstretch 23. Joseph Timcheck 24. Donna Waine 25. Barb Zalar 26. Grant Zalar
All members present with the exception of Mr. Moser voted in favor of the motion. 7 Yes 1 No Motion Passed
I. Greene County Career and Technology Center – Mr. Joseph Spiker, Representative
JOC Meeting – Mark Krupa – New Director
J. Public Comments
K. Information Items/New Business – Board of Directors
L. Remarks by Mr. Richard Pekar, Superintendent
Administration meeting with Victor & Anna May-Stem Scholarship (2) $ 3,000 Scholarship. Community Foundation Grants-Art Residency @ both schools. IPads 7 & 8 Grade – Go Math. Countywide Botium Lifeskills Curriculum. August 25, 2016-4-7 P.M. Open House. August 29, 2016-First Day. Recognition of Mr. Shepard and Mrs. Muzichuck.
M. Announcements and Calendar of Meeting
1. Regular Monthly Meeting - Monday
September 19, 2016
Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School Cafeteria 7:00 PM
N. Adjournment
1. A Motion was made by Mr. Moser and seconded by Mr. Novak to adjourn the meeting.
All members present voted in favor of the motion.
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SUPERINTENDENT BOARD PRESIDENT
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BOARD SECRETARY