february 18, 2013 lower dauphin school board regular meeting minutes

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LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

Regular Meeting Minutes

Monday, February 18, 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, Mr. RodneyB. Nissley, Mrs. Renae M. Paladino, and Mrs. Laurie N. Reichert, as well as Dr. Sherri L.

Smith, Superintendent. Also in attendance was Student Board Representative, Mitchell

Wolfe. Mr. Keith E. Oellig and Ashleigh Simpson were absent.

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

Michelle D. Shuler, Business Manager; Ms. Debra Karlin, Director of Human Resources;

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

Relations Coordinator; Dr. Kevin White, Director of Information & Technology Services;

and Mr. Todd Neuhard, High School Principal.

Also in attendance were press representatives from The Patriot, The Press & Journal, andThe 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 February 4, 2013 was submitted for the Board's approval.

Dr. Smith stated the following additions were made since the work session: Items J.3.

J.5. Employments; J.6, MOU for Paid Military Leave; and the placeholder for the

awarding of the high school parking lot bids was removed.

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

deletions, and corrections made to the preliminary agenda on February 4, 2013.

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


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V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS

Dr. Smith welcomed David Marshall who is being recommended for employment later in

the agenda, and LD teacher, Greg Hutchison, attending as a course requirement.

VII. REPORTS

A. DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL: Mr. Kreiser reported: They had a second draft look at the proposed budget showing a 6.9% increase

over last year and equates to a 10.2% decrease for Lower Dauphin. The

member district revenue is decreased 6.2% due to significant increase in

tuition district revenue, primarily, from Harrisburg School District. This helps

offset other district membership costs.

They voted to promote Peggy Grimm from Assistant Director to Director toreplace Kevin Lacey who is retiring the end of April, 2013.

B. HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Mrs. Paladino reported: They had a Delegate Body Subcommittee meeting on January 29, 2013 where

they were given a copy of the amended sponsorship agreement which she

provided for the Board. The next meeting is February 27, 2013 and may be at

PSBA because of renovations at HACC. The full Delegate Body meeting

will be on March 26, 2013. Dr. Smith added the feedback from the

Superintendents has been all positive.

C. CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT: Mrs. Reichert reported: They held a board retreat on February 5 with Tom Templeton at the IU and

discussed some objectives, goals, and missions of the CAIU as a whole. Their

next meeting is February 28. Teacher negotiations are continuing, although

slowly.

D. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: Mitchell Wolfe reported: The boys and girls basketball teams made it to playoffs, but both lost in the

first round. Four wrestlers are advancing to the next round. Boys swimming

won the Keystone division.

The spring musical will debut February 27 with the senior citizen breakfast,followed by performances at 7:00 on February 28, March 1, 2, and a Sunday

matinee at 3:00 on March 3.

Three students were nominated for Apollo Awards for their performances inthe fall play, MacBeth: In Translation. The LD Chambers Choir performed at the University of Pittsburgh Choir

Festival on February 10.

Ted Meador has been named as a National Merit finalist. Brainbusters faced off against Gettysburg last week unfortunately losing on

the last question. It will air February 23 at 1:00. If they become the wildcard,

they will face Hershey.


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Four senior cheerleaders will represent Pennsylvania in the Big 33cheerleading squad this summer.

The Nanoline team took 3rd place this year at the Phoenix Contact Naolinecontest.

Ten students participated in County Band at Steel-High this past weekend. The Mini-thon assembly was held last week. This years goal is $50,000 with

a theme of Superheroes.

The night before Valentine Day, a group of students placed a simple valentinecard on every single locker at the high school. It was nice thing for everyone

to find the next morning.

E. CURRICULUM: Dr. Schultz presented an overview of the new school

profile that will be released to the district on March 15 and then to the public in

April. Dr. Smith discussed the Teacher Effectiveness System at the last meeting

which includes individual school building data, making up 15 percent of the

districts overall teacher effectiveness rating. He reviewed how the the indicators

of Academic Achievement, Closing the Achievement Gap for all students and forsubgroups, and the PA Value Assessment System to determine each districts

growth index in math, reading, science and writing will be used to rate schools.

F. LEGISLATIVE: Mrs. Barry reported:

The general assembly was in session this week, but is now in recess untilMarch 11, 2013. The senate and house appropriation committees will

continue to hold hearings on Governor Corbets proposed budget. One bill

passed by the house is involves small games of chance that may have some

effect on school based booster and parent organizations. There are also

charter reform bills coming up to be introduced that PSBA will beencouraging boards to adopt resolutions on charter reform. Shell share more

details when she has them.

G. SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Smith reported:

Under the Governors proposed budget, there is 90 million dollars more underthe general subsidy which is the first in three years. This equates to about

$132,000 increase for Lower Dauphin. The Accountability Block Grant will

remain as last year ($164,000). Special education has been flat funded for the

sixth consecutive year. They also pulled 10 million out for contingency funds

for low incident students who cost a whole lot more for services and make

support available for districts. This will cause less distribution of funding.They are moving forward on Senator Browns bill to change the formula for

special education funding which she highly supports.

There is a proposal on changes to the Pennsylvania State EmployeesRetirement System (PSERS). The changes are recommended for July 1, 2015

involving a change in the multiplier from 2.5% to 2% and changing the

average salary of the last three years to average salary of last five years. There

will be a lot of discussion over the next several months.


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There is a new block grant initiative called Passport for Learning contingentupon the privatization of the state liquor stores. Districts would gain 1 billion

dollars in block grants over the next four years with this plan. They would be

used for early intervention programs such as full day kindergarten, 3, 4 and 5

year olds programs. Another piece could be for safe schools, STEMS

(science, technology, engineering and mathematics), or technology. It isuncertain if this will materialize.

It has been a busy time with interviews the past two weeks. She is verypleased with the caliber of the individuals being recommended to join Lower

Dauphin.

The PSBA Legislative meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 7:00p.m. at PSBA.

VIII. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION

By notice of the President, the following action items suggest a roll call vote. You will be

recorded 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 January 21, 2013, and

the record of the February 4, 2013 work session were forwarded in

advance to all members of the Board of Directors.

2. FISCAL ITEMS

a. BILLS

The bills for January 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.

(1) General Fund Acct. $ 4,508,276.20

Including two payrolls amounting to

$2,015,613.71 and five Highmark medicalWires totaling $511,410.23

(2) Activity Account $ 24,005.94

(3) Athletic Account $ 13,118.08

(4) Cafeteria Account $ 192.05


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(5) Construction Account $ 27,741.06

(6) Capital Reserve Account $ 0.00

(7) Capital Contingency Account $ 0.00

b. TAX EXONERATIONS

Real Per Capita

Municipality Estate 511 & 679 Occup. 511

Conewago $ 0.00 $ 100.00 $ 19,500.00

East Hanover $ 0.00 $ 210.00 $ 40,750.00

Hummelstown $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Londonderry $ 0.00 $ 240.00 $ 40,750.00South Hanover $ 0.00 $ 290.00 $ 53,500.00

TOTAL $ 0.00 $ 840.00 $154,500.00

3. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL

ISSUES:

a. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE PROFESSIONAL

SUBSTITUTE LIST

The following individuals were recommended:

PROFESSIONAL

ADDITIONS:

Natalie Geiger English

Kymberly Helwig Elementary

Katelyn Hess Elementary

Morgan Hockenbrock Elementary, Early Childhood, Mid Level Math,

English, Science, Citizenship (7-9), Program Sp E

Jillian Keefer Elementary

Jennifer Lentine Elementary, Special Ed

EMERGENCY CERTIFIED

Michael Nevin

Jennifer Roman


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b. EMPLOYMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL

a. Damon Kaylor Boys Soccer Coach, JH Asst. $1,946

b. Natalie Kratzer Girls Lacrosse Coach, HS $4,338

c. APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER

Michele L. Bostdorf is recommended for appointment of treasurer to fill

the unexpired term of Cindy I. Wise commencing on March 1, 2013 and

ending June 30, 2013.

4. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

a. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION

It was recommended that homebound instruction be provided for

four students based on medical certification.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Motion: Mrs. Barry 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

month of January. The treasurer's report was provided prior to the regular

meeting.

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Myers moved to approve the treasurer's

report for the period of January 1, 2013 to January 31, 2013 as presented.



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C. PERSONNEL

1. RESIGNATION - CLASSIFIED

a. Pamela A. White, Payroll Coordinator, District AdministrationCenter. Effective: January 31, 2013. Reason: Personal.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Neely moved to accept the

resignation of the individual as presented.


2. CHILD REARING LEAVEPROFESSIONAL

a. Christine Schmidt, Classroom Teacher, Londonderry Elementary School.

Effective: Approximately February 11, 2013 through the end of the 3rdmarking period of the 2012-2013 school year.

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

rearing leave as presented.

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

3. EMPLOYMENTADMINISTRATIVE

a. David Marshall, Supervisor of Operations & Maintenance, DistrictAdministration Center. Effective: March 18, 2013. Salary: $75,000

prorated.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Neely moved to approve the employment

of the individual as presented.


4.EMPLOYMENT

PROFESSIONAL

a. Maria E. Shaffer, Long-term Substitute, Classroom Teacher,Londonderry Elementary School. Effective: January 2, 2013 through

the end of the 3rd marking period of the 2012-13 school year.

Salary: $42,561 prorated.


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

of the individual as presented.


5. EMPLOYMENTCLASSIFIED

a. Lance M. Barron, Payroll Coordinator/Accountant, District

Administration Center. Effective: February 25, 2013. Salary:

$38,000 prorated.

b. Michelle I. Hereshko, Insurance Benefits Coordinator, District

Administration Center. Effective: March 11, 2013. Salary: $21,060

prorated.

c. Charles Roberts, Systems Technician Administrator, DistrictAdministration Center. Effective: March 4, 2013. Salary: $45,000

prorated.

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

of the individuals as presented.


6. MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING PAID MILITARY LEAVE

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

memorandum of Understanding regarding Paid Military Leave between Lower

Dauphin School District and The Educators of Lower Dauphin.


E. OTHER

IX. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS' CALENDARS

March 4, 2013 7:00 p.m. Work Session

March 18, 2013 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting


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B. DISTRIBUTIONS

X. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Barry moved to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.


An executive session followed this meeting for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue and

contract negotiations.

Respectfully submitted,

Sharon K. Hagy

Board Secretary

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