Regular Meetingmay 8, 2014

Regular MeetingMay 8, 2014

The Regular Meeting of the Johnsonburg Area School District Board of Educationwas held Thursday,May 8, 2014beginning at 7:00 PM. Directors in attendance were D. Allegretto, C. Dunworth,T. Fannin, S. Grunthaner, S. Launer, R. Paladino,B. Thorwart, R. Warmbrodt,and R. Wolfe. Administrators in attendance were D. Crotzer, J. Hobbs,and B. Benson. P. Calkins; Board Treasurer, L. Pura; Personnel/Payroll andL. Mahoney; Board Secretarywere in attendance as well as Solicitor R. Brown.Media was represented by theRidgway Record and the Johnsonburg Press.

The Agenda Review began at 6:30 PM.Public Comment began at 6:55 PM. During public comment several citizens addressed the Board in regard to coaching positions. At 7:10 PM, President Paladinocalled theregular meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Warmbrodt moves seconded by Dunworthto approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on April 10, 2014as presented. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Warmbrodtmoves seconded by Allegrettoto approve theTreasurer’s Report for General Fund including Disbursements and Revenue for 03/14as presented. All vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Warmbrodtmoves seconded by Allegrettoto approve the High School Activity Account for 03/14, the High School Athletic Account for 03/14,and the Elementary Activity Account for 03/14 and the Cafeteria Account for 03/14as presented. All vote yes. Motion carried. (Copies inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Warmbrodt moves seconded by Allegrettoto approve the minutes from the Safety Committee meeting held on April 16, 2014 as presented. All vote yes. Motion carried. (Copies inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Warmbrodt moves seconded by Allegretto to approve the bills list as presented. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

At 7:15 PM the Board entered into Executive Session for the purpose of personnel and employment. The regular meeting was called back to order at 8:00 PM.

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A.Personnel

Agenda Item 1:Board Treasurer: Thorwart moves seconded by Dunworth to approve Mrs. Patricia Calkins as Board Treasurer for the 2014 – 2015 Fiscal Year, with a stipend of $1,500.00. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 2:Board Secretary: Launer moves seconded by Thorwart to approve Mrs. Lisa Mahoney as Board Secretary for the 2014 – 2015 Fiscal Year, with a stipend of $1,500.00.Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 3: School District Solicitor: Thorwart moves seconded by Allegretto to approve Mr. Richard Brown as School District Solicitor for the 2014 – 2015 Fiscal Year, with a stipend of $1,800.00, $90.00 per hour, plus payment of his PSBA dues.Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 4:Summer Work – Imbrogno: Dunworth moves seconded by Grunthaner to approve Mr. David Imbrogno to work up to 130 hours during the summer months for computer maintenance at $23.00 per hour.Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 5:Summer Work – Allegretto: Launer moves seconded by Thorwart to approve Mrs. Judy Allegretto to work up to 75 hours during the summer months for scheduling at $23.00 per hour.Roll Call Vote: Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Allegretto abstains. Vote Tally: 8 – YES and 1 – ABSTAIN. Motion carried (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 6: Summer Work – Charney: Allegretto moves seconded by Dunworth to approve Mr. Charles Charney to work up to 50 hours during the summer months for shop up-keep at $23.00 per hour. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried

Agenda Item 7: Homeless Liaison: Launer moves seconded by Allegretto to appoint Mrs. Lisa Mahoney as Johnsonburg Area School District Homeless Liaison. All vote yes. Motion carried.

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Agenda Item 8: PHEAA/Stackpole Hall Summer Workers: Launer moves seconded by Allegrettoto grant permission for Mr. Dennis Crotzer; Superintendent, to hire 8 Stackpole Hall/PHEAA summer workers with formal approval at the June 12, 2014 meeting.Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried

Agenda Item 9: Fall Coaches: Allegretto moves seconded by Launer to approve Mr. Eric Lowry as cross country coach with a stipend of $3,200.00 and Mr. Bill Shuey as volleyball coach with a stipend of $5,000.00, for the 2014 – 2015 School Year.Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried

Agenda Item 10: Superintendent’s Contract: Warmbrodt moves seconded by Launer to approve a 5-year contract with Mr. Dennis Crotzer; Superintendent, effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019, as presented. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 11: FMLA – S. Franco: Launer moves seconded by Allegretto to approve an FMLA unpaid leave of absence for Mrs. Susan Franco for the remainder of the 2013 – 2014 School Year. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 12: Girl’s Tennis Coach: Launer moves seconded by Dunworth to hire Mr. Gregg Dauber as girl’s tennis coach with a stipend of $3,400.00, effective the 2014 – 2015 School Year. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Warmbrodt, and Wolfe vote yes. Paladino and Thorwart vote no. Vote Tally: 7 – YES and 2 – NO. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 13: Substitute List: Allegretto moves seconded by Launer to add Mrs. Amy Boults to the substitute nurse list for the 2013 – 2014 School Year, pending completion of the necessary paperwork. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 14: Substitute List: Launer moves seconded by Allegretto to add Ms. Nickie Oler to the clerical substitute list for the 2013 – 2014 School Year, pending completion of the necessary paperwork. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 15: Substitute List: Allegretto moves seconded by Launer to add Mrs. Jean Keneske to the substitute aide list for the 2013 – 2014 School Year, pending completion of the necessary paperwork. All vote yes. Motion carried.

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B.Education and School Activities

Agenda Item 1: Laser Signature Discs: Launer moves seconded by Allegretto to approve the use of laser signature discs for General Fund, Payroll, Athletic, Cafeteria, and Student Activities accounts for the 2014 – 2015 Fiscal Year. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 2: Depositories: Launer moves seconded by Allegretto to approve County National Bank and Northwest Savings Bank as school district depositories for the 2014 – 2015 Fiscal Year. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 3: Graduates: Allegretto moves seconded by Launer to approve the list of graduates for the 2013 – 2014 School Year, pending completion of all graduation requirements. All vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 4: Bid for Freezer: Launer moves seconded by Thorwart to grant permission to seek bids for the purchase and installation of a walk-in freezer for the High School. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 5: Bids for Repair of Tennis Courts: Allegretto moves seconded by Launer to grant permission to seek bids to repair and repaint three tennis courts located on the high school campus. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 6: Bids for Paving: Allegretto moves seconded by Dunworth to grant permission to seek bids for paving at the high school. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 7: Painting HS Gymnasium: Launer moves seconded by Allegretto to accept the quote from John Herbstritt Painting for painting of the high school gymnasium at a cost of $6,932.00. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 8: Policies: Presented to the Board for First Reading:

Policy No. 121; Section: Programs; Title: Field Trips

Policy No. 210; Section Pupils; Title Medications

Policy No. 429; Section Professional Employees; Title: Substitute Compensation

Policy No. 810.2; Section: Operations; Title: Transportation – Video/Audio Recording

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Agenda Item 9: Technology Pool – Counsel: Launer moves seconded by Allegretto to approve the contract for Technology Pool – Counsel between the Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9 and the Johnsonburg Area School District at a cost of $400.00 for the 2014 – 2015 School Year. Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 10: HS Student Assistance Program and SOS Program®:Launer moves seconded by Allegretto to approve the Letter of Agreement between Dickinson Center, Inc. and the Johnsonburg Area High School, in regard to providing services for the Student Assistance Program and the Signs of Suicide Program (SOS Program®) for the 2014 – 2015 School Year. All vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 11: Elem Student Assistance Program: Allegretto moves seconded by Launer to approve the Letter of Agreement between Dickinson Center, Inc. and the Johnsonburg Area Elementary School, in regard to providing services for the Student Assistance Program for the 2014 – 2015 School Year. All vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 12: LIFE/Incredible Years Program: Launer moves seconded by Thorwart to approve the Letter of Agreement between Dickinson Center, Inc. and the Johnsonburg Area School District for the LIFE/Incredible Years Program in the Elementary School for the 2014 – 2015 School Year at a cost of $22,202.00.:Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 13: Summer LIFE Program and Kindergarten Readiness Program: Thorwart moves seconded by Allegretto to grant approval for the summer LIFE Program and the Dickinson Center Kindergarten Readiness Program to use the Elementary School from June 9 through July 24, 2014. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Agenda Item 14: ARS: Allegretto moves seconded by Launer to hire ARS Engineering Services to perform on-site inspection of the existing roadway surface to determine the extent and scope of work required to complete the satisfactory repaving of the High School entrance at a cost of $800.00.Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

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Agenda Item 15: ARS: Allegretto moves seconded by Grunthaner to hire ARS Engineering Services to perform an in-depth survey of the existing facilities at Memorial Field at a cost of $3,900.00.Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 16: EYS: Allegretto moves seconded by Thorwart to approve the use of one classroom at the Elementary School for Extended School Year from July 1 through July 31, 2014. All vote yes. Motion carried.

C.Finance

Agenda Item 1: 2014-2015 General Fund Budget: Allegretto moves seconded by Dunworth to approve the Johnsonburg Area School District general fund budget for the 2014 – 2015 Fiscal Year, in the amount of $11,672,023.00.Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried. (Copy inserted in supplemental minute book.)

Agenda Item 2: Tax Levies: Launer moves seconded by Allegretto to approve the following tax levies for the 2014 – 2015 Fiscal Year:

Real Estate.308

Per Capita, Section 679$5.00

Per Capita, Act 511$5.00

Real Estate Transfer Tax½%

Occupation Privilege$10.00

Occupation Assessment 850 Mills

Earned Income½ of 1%

Mineral80 Mills

Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, and Wolfe vote yes. Warmbrodt votes no. Vote Tally: 8 – YES and 1 – NO. Motion carried.

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Agenda Item 3: Budgetary Transfer: Launer moves seconded by Allegretto to transfer $7,000.00 from budgetary reserve to the Athletic Account for the 2013 – 2014 School Year.Roll Call Vote: Allegretto, Dunworth, Fannin, Grunthaner, Launer, Paladino, Thorwart, Warmbrodt and Wolfe vote yes. Motion carried.

At 8:25 PM the Board entered into a second Executive Session for the purpose of personnel and employment. The regular meeting was called back to order at9:38 PM. Warmbrodt moves seconded by Allegretto to adjourn the meeting. All vote yes. Motion carried.

Read and approved this______day of ______, 2014.

Lisa J. Mahoney

Board Secretary