CHESTNUT RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT Fishertown, Pennsylvania Board of School Directors

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2017 PAGE 8718 The Chestnut Ridge School Board met for the regular Board meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 7:02 p.m. in the Middle School Media Center. The following members were present: William S. Pataki, President Donald R. Allison James P. Dull Erin McGill Angelique Walason Absent were: Mark E. Diehl M. Kay Dull Ryan M. Emerick Wayne E. Felix Also, present were:

Mark J. Kudlawiec, Superintendent Dennis K. Shaffer, Business Manager/Board Secretary Max A. Shoemaker, High School Principal Mark A. Clevenger, Assistant High School Principal George A. Knisely, Middle School Principal Patrick N. Isgan, Assistant Middle School Principal Amy D. Miller, Supervisor of Special Education/Central Elementary Principal Charles R. Corle, Jr., Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Bradley D. Allison, Attorney/Solicitor Karen Dively, Secretary to the Business Manager/Assistant Board Secretary Tyna Walker-Loy, Bedford Gazette reporter Scott Daugherty Justin McClellan, Nutrition, Inc. Marial Stone Cynthia Carson Kevin Oldham James Claycomb

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2017 PAGE 8719 It was noted that the Board was in executive session from 6:00 to 6:50 p.m. for personnel matters. 1. SCHOOL BUILDING UPDATES A. Amy Miller, Central Elementary Principal provided highlights to the Board on the

activities at Central Elementary:

1. Pre-kindergarten had a field trip to Slinky Action Zone. Parents were also invited to meet at Slinky Action Zone. 2. A “Jump Rope for Heart” assembly was held. “Jump Rope for Heart” is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association and students are in the process of raising funds. 3. Valentine parties were held for all classes. 4. During Dr. Seuss week, second grade students read to the kindergarten students.

Also, during this week, there are “dress-up” days, daily trivia, and community members are invited to come in to read to the students.

B. George Knisely, Middle School Principal informed the Board on the Middle School

activities: 1. Throughout the school year, our students collect box tops. Box tops are turned in to the Middle School PTO and they send them in for money to help fund

school activities. Each grade level has an overall winning room, plus there is an overall grand winner. Students from the winning rooms are rewarded with a pie in the face assembly, where they will be able to throw a pie in the face of one of their favorite teachers. The winning rooms were:

3rd grade – Mrs. Grubb

4th grade – Mrs. Gathers

5th grade – Mr. Meck

6th grade – Mrs. Gebrosky

7th grade – Mrs. Mishler 2. On February 10th, Brian Bence entertained students with a magic show. Mr. Bence is

a 1983 graduate of Chestnut Ridge and is currently living in Virginia. He has been dabbing in magic for over twenty years.

3. On February 16th, the Middle School PTO sponsored a Daddy Daughter Dance from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Middle School. There were over 100 male adult family members participating with our female students in grades 3 through 7. Everyone was dressed in formal attire. Each group was given the opportunity to get a formal picture for a keepsake. On March 10th, there will be a Mother Son event.

4. On February 8th, Trooper McGarvey from the Pennsylvania State Police presented information about Camp Cadet to our 6th and 7th grade students. The camp is designed to bring a better understanding to youth about law enforcement activities,

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while living in the atmosphere of the State Policy Academy. Emphasis is placed on self-discipline, the ability to make new friends and work with them as a team. Camp Cadet is held at Camp Living Water from June 18-23, 2017. Interested students must apply for camp and go through an interview process before being accepted.

5. On Friday, March 3rd, from 5 to 7 p.m., Chestnut Ridge Middle School will hold their annual Science Fair and Art Show. Everyone is invited to attend.

C. Max Shoemaker, High School Principal updated the Board on the high school activities: 1. The high school Forensics team made history at the forensics competition in

Johnstown. Fifteen students competed with five students advancing to the State championship, which will be held at Bloomsburg University in March, 2017. The students advancing are Kaitlin MacIntyre, Cortnee Parker, Kaitlyn Gibbner, Alexa Smith, and Kristen Mock.

2. The Rifle Team competed at a State event in Meyersdale. Twenty-six school districts with sixty-six participants competed. The Chestnut Ridge team finished fourth. Camden Criswell placed first in the prone position and was third overall.

3. On March 17, 18 and 19, 2017, High school students will be performing a musical “Seussical the Musical” in the Middle School auditorium.

4. Four Chestnut Ridge School wrestlers placed and will be advancing to States at Hershey, PA in approximately two weeks. Dylan Williams and Justin McCoy placed first at I.U.P. and Jared McGill and Morgan Deremer received second place awards.

D. Mark Kudlawiec, Superintendent mentioned that Charles Corle, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds will be giving an update on custodial activities at the March Board meeting. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented at this meeting. 3. CREA REPRESENTATIVE There were no comments presented at this meeting. 4. CRESPA REPRESENTATIVE There were no comments presented at this meeting. 5. COMMUNICATIONS Subject 5.01 2017-2018 Cafeteria Budget

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Cafeteria Budget for 2017-2018 - Justin McClellan, Regional Manager at Nutrition, Inc. (handout attached to minutes)

6. EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY Subject 6.01 Course Planning Guide

Presentation on the Course Planning Guide - Michelle Hall, Max Shoemaker, and Mark Kudlawiec (presentation attached)

Subject 6.02 2017-18 School Calendar

Recommended Action: Approve the tentative adoption of the 2017-18 school calendar (page 66).

A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Erin McGill to approve the tentative adoption of the 2017-18 school calendar (page 66).

On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed.

Subject 6.03 LAC and OAC Committees

Recommended Action: Approve the following for the 2016-17 school year: 1. Local Advisory Committee members for 2016-17 (page 67) 2. Occupational Advisory Committee members for 2016-17 (page 68) 3. Local Advisory Committee and Occupational Advisory Committee minutes for the May 9,

2016, meeting (pages 69-73) 4. Local Advisory Committee minutes for the January 9, 2017, meeting (pages 74-76) 5. Occupational Advisory Committee, Agriculture, minutes for the January 9, 2017,

meeting (pages 77-78) 6. Occupational Advisory Committee, Engineering, minutes for the January 9, 2017,

meeting (pages 79-81)

A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Donald Allison to approve the following for the 2016-17 school year:

1. Local Advisory Committee members for 2016-17 (page 67) 2. Occupational Advisory Committee members for 2016-17 (page 68)

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2016, meeting (pages 69-73) 4. Local Advisory Committee minutes for the January 9, 2017, meeting (pages 74-76) 5. Occupational Advisory Committee, Agriculture, minutes for the January 9, 2017,

meeting (pages 77-78) 6. Occupational Advisory Committee, Engineering, minutes for the January 9, 2017,

meeting (pages 79-81) On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed. Subject 6.04 Conference and Field Trip Requests

Recommended Action: Approve the following conference and field trip requests: 1. Lori Sidelinger to the Advanced Placement teacher training at McDonald, PA, on June 26

to 29 - approximate cost, $1,771 (budgeted) 2. Joshua Lasure, Samantha Snyder, and five students to the State Forensics Competition

at Bloomsburg University on March 17 and 18 - approximate cost, $765 (budgeted)

A motion was made by Angelique Walason, seconded by Erin McGill to approve the following conference and field trip requests:

1. Lori Sidelinger to the Advanced Placement teacher training at McDonald, PA, on June 26

to 29 - approximate cost, $1,771 (budgeted) 2. Joshua Lasure, Samantha Snyder, and five students to the State Forensics Competition

at Bloomsburg University on March 17 and 18 - approximate cost, $765 (budgeted) On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed. 7. BUDGET AND FINANCE Subject 7.01 Bills, Payrolls, and Treasurer's Reports

Recommended Action: Approve the following bills, payrolls, and treasurer's reports: 1. General Fund bills and payroll for February 2017 - $2,209,758.16 (pages 23-37) 2. Cafeteria bills and payroll for February 2017 - $85,855.30 (page 57) 3. General Fund Treasurer's Report for January 2017 (pages 38-52)

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A motion was made by Angelique Walason, seconded by Donald Allison to approve the following bills, payrolls, and treasurer's reports: 1. General Fund bills and payroll for February 2017 - $2,209,758.16 (pages 23-37) 2. Cafeteria bills and payroll for February 2017 - $85,855.30 (page 57) 3. General Fund Treasurer's Report for January 2017 (pages 38-52) 4. Cafeteria Treasurer's Report for February 2017 (pages 55-56)

On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed. Subject 7.02 GASB 54 Resolution

Recommended Action: Approve the Resolution of the Chestnut Ridge School District Board of Directors Establishing Fund Balance Policies as required by GASB 54 (pages 82-83).

A motion was made by Erin McGill, seconded by Donald Allison to approve the Resolution of the Chestnut Ridge School District Board of Directors Establishing Fund Balance Policies as required by GASB 54 (pages 82-83). On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed.

Subject 7.03 Salary Adjustment

Recommended Action: Approve the following salary adjustment: 1. Tonya Miller's placement on the Master's +30 salary step, effective February 13, 2017,

for acquisition of 15 additional credits beyond a Master Equivalency +15.

A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Erin McGill to approve the following salary adjustment:

1. Tonya Miller's placement on the Master's +30 salary step, effective February 13, 2017,

for acquisition of 15 additional credits beyond a Master Equivalency +15.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2017 PAGE 8724 On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed. 8. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Subject 8.01 Requests for Use of Facilities

Recommended Action: Approve the following request for use of facilities, in accordance with Policy No. 707:

1. Paula Emerick on behalf of the Jeremy Claar Benefit Fund to use the High School

gymnasium and cafeteria to hold an Alumni Basketball game between the Chestnut Ridge High School and Bedford High School Boys Basketball Alumni, from noon to 11 p.m. on March 4.

2. Young at Heart Games (Karen Everhart) to use the High School tennis courts and restrooms for pickle ball and tennis competition for senior citizens from 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on May 12.

3. Blue Knob God's Missionary Church to use the Middle School cafeteria and gymnasium to serve a meal and play volleyball from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

A motion was made by Angelique Walason, seconded by Donald Allison to approve the following request for use of facilities, in accordance with Policy No. 707:

1. Paula Emerick on behalf of the Jeremy Claar Benefit Fund to use the High School

gymnasium and cafeteria to hold an Alumni Basketball game between the Chestnut Ridge High School and Bedford High School Boys Basketball Alumni, from noon to 11 p.m. on March 4.

2. Young at Heart Games (Karen Everhart) to use the High School tennis courts and restrooms for pickle ball and tennis competition for senior citizens from 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on May 12.

3. Blue Knob God's Missionary Church to use the Middle School cafeteria and gymnasium to serve a meal and play volleyball from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2017 PAGE 8725 9. ATHLETICS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES Subject 9.01 Volunteers

Recommended Action: Approve the following volunteers, pending submission of required clearances and Act 126 training*:

1. Kali Byers* - girls softball

2. Jack Russell - girls softball 3. Alana Weyant* - girls softball 4. Trent Lohr* - track and field 5. Tanner Williams - track and field 6. Rebecca Blair - FBLA field trip 7. Caryn Bollman - FBLA field trip 8. Sandra Dunn - FBLA field trip 9. Amy Giovanelli - FBLA field trip 10. Rita Shaffer - FBLA field trip 11. Stephanie McVicker - assistant track coach

A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve the following volunteers, pending submission of required clearances and Act 126 training*: 1. Kali Byers* - girls softball 2. Jack Russell - girls softball 3. Alana Weyant* - girls softball 4. Trent Lohr* - track and field 5. Tanner Williams - track and field 6. Rebecca Blair - FBLA field trip 7. Caryn Bollman - FBLA field trip 8. Sandra Dunn - FBLA field trip 9. Amy Giovanelli - FBLA field trip 10. Rita Shaffer - FBLA field trip 11. Stephanie McVicker - assistant track coach On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed.

Subject 9.02 Employment of Coaches

Recommended Action: Approve employment of the following coaches, pending submission of all clearances, Act 126 training and employment records*:

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2017 PAGE 8726 1. Ron Kakabar - Head Junior High Baseball Coach - $1,582.50 2. Rick Wissinger - Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach - $1,250.00

A motion was made by Erin McGill, seconded by James Dull to approve employment of the following coaches, pending submission of all clearances, Act 126 training and employment records*:

1. Ron Kakabar - Head Junior High Baseball Coach - $1,582.50 2. Rick Wissinger - Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach - $1,250.00 On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed. It was noted that the District still has an opening for another junior high assistant baseball coach. 10. NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL Subject 10.01 Additional Substitutes

Recommended Action: Approve the list of additional substitute teachers and aides through The Learning Lamp for the 2016-17 school year. (Page 84)

A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve the list of additional substitute teachers and aides through The Learning Lamp for the 2016-17 school year. (Page 84) On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed.

Subject 10.02 District Substitutes

Recommended Action: Approve the following substitutes for the remainder of the 2016-17 school year:

Cafeteria 1. Ashley Morgan

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A motion was made by Erin McGill, seconded by Donald Allison to approve the following substitutes for the remainder of the 2016-17 school year:

Cafeteria 1. Ashley Morgan Custodians 1. Daniel Burggraf 2. Luke Feather On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed. Subject 10.03 Resignation

Recommended Action: Approve acceptance of Tiffany Young's resignation as an art teacher effective February 1, 2017.

A motion was made by Erin McGill, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve acceptance of Tiffany Young's resignation as an art teacher effective February 1, 2017.

On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed. Subject 10.04 Extension of Leave

Recommended Action: Approve Amanda Stiffler's request to extend her leave of absence through February 28, 2017.

A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Donald Allison to approve Amanda Stiffler's request to extend her leave of absence through February 28, 2017.

On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2017 PAGE 8728 Subject 10.05 Foster Students MOU

Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of the MOU in relation to foster children. (Page 85-87)

A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by James Dull to approve the first reading of the MOU in relation to foster children. (Page 85-87) On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed.

Subject 10.06 Substitute Bus Driver

Recommended Action: Approve the following substitute bus driver for the 2016-2017 school year, pending submission of all clearances, Act 126 training, and required paperwork:

1. Jessica L. Kajka for Carson Busing, LLC, contractor

A motion was made by Erin McGill, seconded by Angelique Walason to approve the following substitute bus driver for the 2016-2017 school year, pending submission of all clearances, Act 126 training, and required paperwork:

1. Jessica L. Kajka for Carson Busing, LLC, contractor On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed. 11. REGULATORY ACTIVITIES (POLICIES) Subject 11.01 Policy No. 255

Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of the following new policy: 1. No. 255 - Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care (Pages 88-91)

A motion was made by James Dull, seconded by Donald Allison to approve the first reading of the following new policy:

1. No. 255 - Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care (Pages 88-91)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2017 PAGE 8729 On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed. 12. CONSENSUS - BUDGET AND FINANCE Subject 12.01 Minutes

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes for January 2017. (Pages 1-22) 13. APPROVE CONSENSUS ITEM Subject 13.01 Approve Consensus Items

Recommended Action: Approve the above listed consensus item.

A motion was made by Erin McGill, seconded by James Dull to approve the above listed consensus item. On a roll call vote, the following members voted for the motion: D. Allison, J. Dull, E. McGill, W. Pataki, and A. Walason. Absent were M. Diehl, K. Dull, R. Emerick, and W. Felix. Motion passed.

14. ADDITIONAL ITEMS BY BOARD MEMBERS There were no additional items presented by Board members. 15. ADJOURNMENT Subject 15.01 Adjournment

Recommended Action: Motion to adjourn the meeting.

A motion was made by Angelique Walason, seconded by Donald Allison to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

President ________________________________________________ William S. Pataki Secretary ________________________________________________ Dennis K. Shaffer