august 19, 2013 lower dauphin school board regular meeting minutes

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LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

Regular Meeting Minutes

Monday, August 19, 2013

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Lower Dauphin School Board met this evening at 7:00 p.m. in its regular session at

the District Administration Center with President Todd M. Kreiser presiding.

II. OPENING CEREMONY

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. ROLL CALL

Responding to Roll Call were Board Members, Mr. Todd M. Kreiser, Mrs. Dana A.

Barry, Ms. Rebecca D. Kline, Mrs. Marcela D. Myers, Mr. Jeffrey A. Neely, Mrs. RenaeM. Paladino, and Mrs. Laurie N. Reichert, Mr. Eric Samples, as well as Dr. Sherri L.

Smith, Superintendent. Mr. Keith E. Oellig was absent.

Staff members present included Dr. Robert Schultz, Assistant Superintendent; Mrs.

Michelle D. Shuler, Business Manager; Mrs. Angela Hepner, Director of Human

Resources; Mr. Andrew McCrea, Director of Pupil Services; Mr. James Hazen,

Community Relations Coordinator; Mr. David Marshall, Supervisor of Operations &

Maintenance; Dr. Kevin White, Director of Information & Technology Services; and Mr.

Todd Neuhard, High School Principal.

Also in attendance was a press representative from The Patriot and The Sun.

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

It should be noted that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with Act 84

of 1986. The preliminary agenda with additions and deletions as discussed at the work

session on August 5, 2013 was submitted for the Board's approval.

Dr. Smith stated the following additions were made since the work session: I.2, additional

change orders; I.3, 403(b) Plan Third Party Administrator; and J.1-5, several changes to

the personnel.

Motion: Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the agenda with additions,

deletions, and corrections made to the preliminary agenda on August 5, 2013.

Vote: All eight (8) members approved the motion.


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V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS

Dr. Smith welcomed the normal group of administrators.

VI. REPORTS

A. DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL: No report. The next meetingis August 28.B. HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Mrs. Paladino reported

although there is no meeting until October, she did see that the Board of Trustees

did reappoint three existing board members to six year terms on the board and

officers were also appointed.

C. CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT: Mrs. Reichert reported they hada renewal of term for President and Vice President at their July meeting. She

expects to hear a negotiations update at the next meeting on Thursday.

D. CURRICULUM: Dr. Schultz reported:

Although workshops are usually completed by this time, there is a third day ofa hybrid workshop tomorrow yet.

There are 23 new hires. They are a great group coming on board and will be apositive addition to the staff.

There are three phases to the School Performance Profile data documentation.Dr. Smith just finished the first phase. The scores will be released to districts

on September 23 and to the public on September 30. There will be a score for

each one of our buildings. Dr. Smith added a reminder that this score is part

of the overall evaluation score at the end of the year for our teachers.

E. LEGISLATIVE: Mrs. Barry reported:

The PSBA School Leadership Conference is October 15-18, 2013 at theHershey Convention Center. She and Eric Samples will be attending Tuesday

afternoon as the voting delegates.

We are part of the Susquehanna River Region who is holding a meetingSeptember 4 at Selingsgrove Middle School.

We will be voting for PSBA candidates as a single vote from the entire boardand it will be submitted electronically.

There is an informative PSBA webcast coming up in September on the teacherevaluations.

Dr. Smith added that PSBA President, Marcela Myers will have her receptionon Thursday evening and invited all to attend. Mrs. Myers added that Dr.

Smith will also be moving into the PASA President-Elect position as well.

F. SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Smith reported:

The new teachers were in last week. Opening Day is Wednesday, August 21st.All were invited to breakfast at 7:30 and program at 9:00 at the high school.


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She and Rob Schultz will be giving a presentation at all buildings on thefederal and state updates.

Act 126, Safe Schools Act effective January 2, 2013 requires all staff to takepart in three hour child abuse identification and reporting training by

December 2013. It is an online training.

She met with the fifth grade staff and after many years of the Camp Hebronprogram, is excited to bring some program changes. It will continue to be afive day program for students, but three days and two nights at Camp Hebron.

The staff discussed safety plans and procedures and we will bring the plan

with changes back to the board in September for approval.

Mr. Brad Remig from Public Financial Management will be at the Septembermeeting to discuss the refinancing of a bond by the end of 2013.

She is excited for the first day of school on August 26, 2013.

VII. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION

By notice of the President, the following action items suggest a roll call vote. You will berecorded as voting in the affirmative for the motion unless you say "nay" or "I abstain".

Board Members are further advised that they must publicly announce and disclose the

nature of any conflict of interest before the vote on the matter is taken and file the

appropriate form with the Secretary of the Board.

A. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held June 17, 2013, and the

minutes and record of the August 5, 2013 regular meeting/work session

were forwarded in advance to all members of the Board of Directors.

2. FISCAL ITEMS

a. BILLS

The bills for June and July which were presented for Board

approval are chargeable against the funds and accounts indicated.

The list of bills recommended was provided prior to the regular

meeting.

June

1. General Fund Account

including two payrolls amounting to $2,981,461.38

a quarterly wire to PSERS in the amount of $752,558.46

and four Highmark medical wires totaling $418,637.70

$9,891,769.42

2. Activity Account $2,496.96

3. Athletic Account $2,945.55


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4. Cafeteria Account $173,872.71

5. Construction Account $0.00

6. Capital Reserve Account $0.00

7. Capital Contingency Account $0.00

July

1. General Fund Account

including two payrolls amounting to $1,315,880.53

a quarterly wire to PSERS in the amount of $0.00

and four Highmark medical wires totaling $293,534.84

$3,265,871.40

2. Activity Account $3,865.38

3. Athletic Account $36,341.62

4. Cafeteria Account $0.00

5. Construction Account $404,982.94

6. Capital Reserve Account $0.00

7. Capital Contingency Account $0.00

b. TAX EXONERATIONS

MunicipalityReal

Estate

Per Capita

511 & 679Occup. 511

Conewago $0.00 $53.00 $5,475.00East Hanover $0.00 $110.00 $5,025.00

Hummelstown $0.00 $185.00 $11,332.00

Londonderry $0.00 $66.00 $4,425.00

South Hanover $0.00 $83.00 $7,950.00

TOTAL $0.00 $497.00 $34,207.35

3. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL

ISSUES:

a. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE PROFESSIONAL

SUBSTITUTE LIST

The list of approved individuals was attached.


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b. EMPLOYMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL

The following list of supplemental employments was approved:

1. Leslie Moreno Outdoor Education - Nye $564.00

2. Jason Kerstetter Outdoor Education - Nye $564.003. Heather Lee Outdoor Education - Nye $564.00

4. Marie Mattis Outdoor Education 1/2 - Nye $282.00

c. DEPARTMENT/SUBJECT AREA COORDINATORS FOR

THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR

Name Supplemental ContractArnold, Elizabeth School Health Services Coord. K-12 $1,499.00

Cooper, Ben Science Coord. 6-8 $1,499.00Dreon, Tanya Support Services Coord. Guid K-12 $1,499.00

Gleim, Debra Mathematics Coord. 6-8 $1,499.00

Hresko, Patti Learning Support Coordinator K-12 $1,499.00

Keiner, Jason Language Arts Coord. 9-12 $1,499.00

Longenecker, Joe Social Studies Coord. 9-12 $1,499.00

McElwee, Tamara Language Arts Coord. 6-8 $1,499.00

Watkins, Christina Mathematics Coord. 9-12 $1,499.00

Morefield, Susan Business Ed Coordinator 9-12 $1,499.00

Motter, Jerry Social Studies 6-8 $1,499.00

Romano, Candace Foreign Language Coord. 7-12 $1,499.00

Yerger, Ronald Science Coord. 9-12 $1,499.00

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the

consent calendar as recommended.


B. FISCAL

1. TREASURER'S REPORT

It was recommended that the Board approve the treasurer's report for the

months of June and July. The treasurer's report was provided prior to the

regular meeting.


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Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Myers moved to approve the

treasurer's report for the period of June 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013 and

July 1, 2013 to July 31, 2013 as presented.


2. CHANGE ORDERSNEW TENNIS COURTS AND PARKING

ALTERATIONS LOWER DAUPHIN HIGH SCHOOL

a. S-4 Handwerk Site Contractors

Sinkhole by Flared End Section & Soft Area

Excavation

Unforeseen $25,265.92

b. S-5 Handwerk Site ContractorsSinkhole in Pond Areas

Unforeseen $5,860.05

c. S-6 Handwerk Site Contractors

Additional Blacktop for tie in repair

Owner's Request $2,500.00

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the

change orders as presented.


3. 403(b) PLAN THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR

Resolution #2008-12 appointed a Third Party Administrator for the

District's 403(b) Plan. It was recommended the District appoint the

following company as the Third Party Administrator as recommended by

Kades-Margolis Corporation:

TSA Consulting Group, Inc.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Neely moved to appoint TSA

Consulting Group Inc. as the District's 403(b) Plan Third Party

Administrator as presented.



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C. PERSONNEL

1. RESIGNATIONHOURLY CLASSIFIED

a. Gregory S. Brandt, Special Education Paraeducator, Middle

School. Effective: August 19, 2013. Reason: Personal.

b. Deborah K. Dunleavey, Office Aide, Londonderry Elementary

School. Effective: August 26, 2013. Reason: Personal.

Motion: Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Reichert moved to accept the

resignation of the individuals as presented.


2. CONTRACTED SUPORT PERSONNEL

a. Medical Services

Dr. Glenn Bartlett has agreed to provide medical services to the

School District for the 2013-14 school year at an annual

compensation of $4,200.

b. School Dentist

Dr. John Drop has agreed to serve as the School Dentist for the

2013-14 school year at a rate not to exceed $75.00 per hour.

c. Orthopedic Consultant

Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania, specifically, Dr. Robert

Dahmus, has agreed to serve as the School District Orthopedic

Consultant for the 2013-14 school year with referrals, to be approved

by Dr. Bartlett, not to exceed $2,000 in fees.

d. Child Psychiatrist - Temporary/Part-time

Dr. Elizabeth A. Montagnese has agreed to serve as a temporary

Child Psychiatrist on a part-time basis at a rate of $600.00 per

4-hour period.

e.School Psychologist - Temporary/Part-time

Grisolano Center for Neurodevelopment has agreed to provide

temporary School Psychologist services on a part-time basis at a rate

congruent to the type of evaluation, not to exceed $16,000 in fees.


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f. Athletic Trainer Services

We have contracted services with Drayer Physical Therapy for the

2013-14 school year effective: August 1, 2013 through July 31,

2014 not to exceed $25,000.

g.Physical Therapist - Temporary/Part-time

Stacey Forshey has agreed to serve as a temporary Physical Therapist

on a part-time basis at a rate of $60.00 per hour, 10 hrs./week, not to

exceed 360 hours, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

h. Mental Health Services

True North Wellness, specifically, Danielle Behler and Krysta Reyes

have agreed to provide mental health services at a rate of $4,750 per

month, per therapist.


employment of the individuals as presented.


3. EMPLOYMENTCLASSIFIED HOURLY

a. Melanie J. Chandler, Special Education Paraeducator, High School.

Effective: August 26, 2013. Hourly rate: $10.50.

b. Mary E. Kopishke, Instructional/Recess Aide, South HanoverElementary School. Effective: August 26, 2013. Hourly rate: $9.45.

c. Jenna K. Nafzinger, Special Education Paraeducator, South Hanover

Elementary School. Effective: August 26, 2013. Hourly rate: $10.50

d. Julie M. Toth, Instructional/Recess Aide, Nye Elementary School.

Effective: August 26, 2013. Hourly rate: $9.45.

e. Amie Wiestling, Instructional/Recess Aide, South Hanover Elementary

School. Effective: August 26, 2013. Hourly rate: $9.45.


employment of the individuals as presented.



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4. EMPLOYMENTTEMPORARY SUMMER CUSTODIANS

AMENDED HOURLY RATE

CUSTODIANS - AIDES

June 10, 2013 through August 16, 2013 at$11.50/hr. for returning

employees.

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Reichert moved to amend the hourly rate

for the returning summer Custodians - Aides hired at the May 20, 2013

board meeting.


5. JOB DESCRIPTION HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT

The following job description was attached:

a. Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Barry moved to approve the job

description as presented.


D. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

1. 2013-2014 BUS STOPS

The list of bus stops for the 2013-14 were attached.

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Barry moved to approve the lists of

2013-14 bus stops as presented.


2. CODE OF CONDUCT

A copy of the Student Code of Conduct was attached as printed in the high

school, middle school, and elementary student handbook.


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Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Barry moved to approve the Student

code of Conduct as presented.


E. OTHER

VIII. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS' CALENDARS

September 9, 2013 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

October 7, 2013 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting/Work Session

October 21, 2013 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

B. ADVISEMENTS

1. Volunteer Coaches

The following individuals will be serving as volunteer coaches for the

specified sport during the 2013-14 school year. Each has been approved

by the athletic director, head coach, and principal.

1. Diane Angstadt Field Hockey

2. Maureen Butler Cross Country

3. Carrie Diamond Field Hockey

4. Kyle Dillman Field Hockey

5. Jamie Pollock Field Hockey

6. Samantha Smith Field Hockey

7. Kaylee Keener Field Hockey

8. Kimberly Hanshue Field Hockey

9. Tyler Angeloff Football10. Griffin Basehore Golf

11. Patience Basehore Golf

12. Chelsea Miller Soccer - G

13 Alex Volovar Soccer - G

14. Alicia Macrina Tennis - G

15. Jessica Dahmus Tennis - G


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16. Heidi Stine Volleyball - G

17. Tyler Cogan Volleyball - G

18. Todd Gies Volleyball - G

19. Caleb Koval Jr. Football

2. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS

1. Linda Breisch

2. Jody Cassel

3. Sarah Conley

4. Kristen Fackler

5. Emily Fehrenbach

6. Vickie Feinstein

7. Michael Fuhrman

8. Amanda Martin

9. Patricia Moody

10. Diamanta Peslis

11. Jenna Wise

C. DISTRIBUTIONS

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Reichert moved to adjourn at 7:38 p.m.


An executive session followed this meeting for the purpose of discussing a legal and a student

issue.

Respectfully submitted,

Sharon K. Hagy

Board Secretary

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