MERCER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF
MAY 19, 2014BOARD MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT:JEANNE BACONJEFFERY BRANDES
CEDRIC BUTCHYRANDALL HETRICK ALISTAIR KELLY LORI KLAIBER DAVID LENGEL STEVEN VanWOERT
MEMBERS ABSENT:SHANE NUGENT
OTHERS PRESENT:DR. WILLIAM D. GATHERS, SUPERINTENDENT
RONALD ROWE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
MICHELLE DIETRICH, ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
MICHAEL PIDDINGTON, MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
GREGORY ACRE, MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL DEAN OF STUDENTS
SHIRLEY SPIEGEL, ASSISTANT ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
MICHAEL STABILE, BUSINESS MANAGER/BOARD SECRETARY
Executive Session (7:15 p.m.): Student discipline, personnel, litigation (closed); agenda items, finances, facilities, and other business (open).
The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Cedric Butchy, at 8:00 p.m. in the high school library. Eight members were present.
MINUTES:
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Alistair Kelly,the Board approved the minutes of the April 28, 2014 board meeting. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
TREASURER’S REPORT, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, & ALL BILLS AS LISTED:
On a motion by David Lengel,second by Jeanne Bacon, the Board approved the Treasurer’s Report, all bills as listed and the financial statements as presented. On a roll call vote, members Hetrick, Kelly, Klaiber, Lengel, VanWoert, Bacon, and Butchyvoted yes. Member Brandes abstained.
PERSONNEL:
Resignation:
On a motion by Jeffery Brandes, second by David Lengel, the Board approved the following resignations. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
Approved, with regret, the resignation of Janelle Cassano asan elementary teacher, effective
June 6, 2014.
Approved, with regret, the resignation of Lindsey Bergmann as a paraprofessional at the end of the 2013-14 school year.
Approved, with regret, the resignation of Crystal Angermeier as head coach of girls’ softball and assistant coach of girls’ basketball, at the conclusion of softball season.
MAY 19, 2014 MINUTES (Continued):
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Randall Hetrick, the Board approved the following. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
Hires:
Granted approval of April Hutcheson, Kevin Reese, and Stephanie Strecansky as instructors for the provision of Extended School Year (ESY) services at a rate of $30.30 per hour.
Granted approval of the hiring of all substitute teachers, van drivers, and maintenance personnel, as presented on enclosed lists.
Recall from furlough:
Granted approval to recall from furlough, Emilie Humes, elementary teacher, to full-time status beginning with the 2014-15 school year.
Promotion:
Approved the promotion of Allysen Uber from ¾ time to the new full time position of elementary teacher, effective July 1, 2014.
FMLA:
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Lori Klaiber, the Board approved a six week FMLA for Autumn Mudrak. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
ADMINISTRATORS SALARIES FOR 2014-15:
On a motion by Alistair Kelly, second by David Lengel, the Board approved the salaries for the following Administrators for the 2014-15 school year. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
- Michelle DietrichElementary Principal$89,550
- Michael PiddingtonMiddle/High School Principal$81,000
- Shirley SpiegelElem. Asst. Principal /Spec. Educ. Coordinator$76,250
- Gregory AcreMiddle/High School Asst. Principal$68,000
RONALD R. ROWE, JR. 5 YR. CONTRACT:
On a motion by Alistair Kelly, second by Jeffery Brandes, the Board approved the financial portion of Mr. Ronald Rowe’s five (5) year contract as Assistant Superintendent, beginning July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
MICHAEL H. STABILE 3 YR. CONTRACT:
On a motion by Alistair Kelly, second by Lori Klaiber, the Board approved a three (3) year contract for Business Manager, Michael H. Stabile from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
STUDENT TRAVEL:
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Randall Hetrick, the Board granted approval for Barb Hogue to
accompany nine (9) students (TBD) to the “Tri-County Transition Fair” on October 16, 2014 at Grove City
College. Cost to the district is for the use of one school van for transportation. On a voice vote, all
members present voted yes.
MAY 19, 2014 MINUTES (Continued):
FACILITIES:
On a motion by Jeffery Brandes, second by Alistair Kelly, the Board approved the following use of school
facilities. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
Approved the local association of realtor charities to use the high school track on Sunday, July 20, 2014,
for the 3rd Annual Run for Realty.
Approved the Memorial Day 500 committee to use the school district parking lots and auditorium on May 26, 2014.
2014 LIST OF GRADUATES:
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Alistair Kelly, the Board approved the list of 2014 Mercer Area Senior High School graduates pending satisfactory completion of required courses, number of credits, and the high school principal’s approval (list enclosed). On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT Memorandum of Understanding:
On a motion by Alistair Kelly, second by Jeffery Brandes, the Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Mercer Education Association (MEA) and Mercer School Board to change the vendor for the District’s Flexible Spending Account. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
2014-15 PER CAPITA AND ACT 511 TAXES:
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Jeffery Brandes, the Board approved the following Per Capita and Act 511 Taxes be re-enacted for the 2014-15 school year. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
$5.00 Per Capita under Section 679 of the School Code of 1949
$5.00 Per Capita under Act 511
One percent (1%) Earned Income Tax*
$5.00 Occupation Privilege Tax
One Percent (1%) Real Estate Transfer Tax
*Shared with municipalities
2014-15 BOARD TREASURER:
Alistair Kelly nominated Shane Nugent as Board Treasurer for 2014-15. Randall Hetrick seconded the
motion. There were no other nominations. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
2014 HOMESTEAD FARMSTEAD EXCLUSION:
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Jeffery Brandes, the Board approved the 2014 Homestead and
Farmstead exclusion resolution, setting the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion amount at $147.81. On a
voice vote, all members present voted yes.
STILLWAGON & McGILL, LLC:
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Alistair Kelly, the Board appointed Stillwagon & McGill, LLC as
auditors for all school accounts. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
ANDREWS & PRICE:
On a motion by Jeffery Brandes, second by David Lengel, the Board re-appointed Andrews and Price as
the Mercer Area School District Solicitor for the 2014-2015 school year. On a voice vote, all members
present voted yes.
MAY 19, 2014 MINUTES (Continued):
COOLSPRING TWP. AUDIT REPORT:
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Randall Hetrick, the Board approved the Internal Audit Report
performed by Thomas Inman, Auditor, for Coolspring Township Tax Collector Linda Kellogg, for tax year
2013 (July 1, 2013 – January 15, 2014), as attached. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
SUMMER ATHLETIC VAN REQUESTS:
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Jeffery Brandes, the Board approved the following summer
athletic van requests as follows. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
Boys Basketball
- Friday, May 30 – 2 vans to GCC team camp
- Sunday, June 8 – 1 van to YSU team camp
- Saturday, June 28 – 1 van to Mercyhurst University team camp
- Friday, July 18 – 1 van to Clarion team camp
MAINTENANCE BIDS:
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Jeffery Brandes, the Board approved the bids for maintenance supplies for the 2014-15 school year to the following vendors. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
Joshen Paper & Packaging$5,730.41
Sanford Company$8,779.45
Total $14,509.86
HS GYMNASIUM LIGHTS:
On a motion by David Lengel, second by Randall Hetrick, the Board approved the quote from Blackhawk Neff, Inc. to purchase 28 lights for the high school gymnasium in the amount of $14,230.00. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
GUIDELINES FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS:
On a motion by Jeffery Brandes, second by David Lengel, the Board approved the “Guidelines for Overnight Trips”, as attached. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
VLN PARTNERS:
On a motion by Alistair Kelly, second by Jeffery Brandes, the Board approved the agreement with VLN Partners to establish a Mercer Cyber School. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
CARPET FOR HIGH SCHOOL:
On a motion by Alistair Kelly, second by Randall Hetrick, the Board authorized the Buildings and Grounds Committee to approve the re-carpet bid for the high school. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business, Alistair Kelly motioned to adjourn the meeting, Jeffery Brandes seconded. On a voice vote, all members present voted yes.
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Michael H. Stabile, Board Secretary
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Cedric A. Butchy, Board President
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