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LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

Regular Meeting Minutes

Monday, October 21, 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. Keith E.

Oellig, Mrs. Renae M. Paladino, Mrs. Laurie N. Reichert, and Mr. Eric Samples, as well

as Dr. Sherri L. Smith, Superintendent. Also in attendance was Student Board

Representative, Ashleigh Simpson.

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 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 October 7, 2013 was submitted for the Board's approval.

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

Resolution #2013-10, General Obligation Bond Refinance; J.4, Contract of Services PA-

Educator.net; and K.3, several professional employments.

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

deletions, and corrections made to the preliminary agenda on October 7, 2013.

Vote: All nine (9) members approved the motion.

10/21/13 Regular Meeting Minutes

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V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS

1. Dr. Smith welcomed Mr. Brad Remig from Public Financial Management and Mr.

Scott Mehok from Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot, as well as student, James

McDonough who will become a student school board representative and his parents.

2. Mr. Brad Remig reviewed the Bank Loan Sale Document he provided for board

members. This will refinance the 2006A bond, use $3,000,000 cash to pay down the

debt and realize a savings of $606,488.34. This is a real testament to the board and

administration to how the finances are handled in this district. The new loan with

Jonestown Bank is fixed for five years at 2.44%, then a reset variable for the

remaining 5 years with no prepayment penalty. Settlement is scheduled for

November 26, 2013.

Mr. Scott Mehok, the Bond Counsel, then reviewed Resolution #2013-10, explaining

it authorizes the awarding of a General Obligation Note to Jonestown Bank & Trust

Company for the terms of their purchase proposal which is 4.9 million dollars at

initial rate of 2.44% for five years, and then 63% of the WSJ prime rate, with a cap of

4.5%.

VI. APPOINTMENT OF STUDENT SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

Lower Dauphin High School Junior, James McDonough, has been selected to serve as the

Student School Board Representative. The Oath of Office was issued to James by the

Board Secretary, Sharon Hagy, followed by photo opportunities.

VII. REPORTS

A. DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL: Mr. Kreiser reported:

November 13, 2013, 5:00 p.m. will be the first committee meeting to discuss

long term goals and define where they want to be and what they want to do.

Open House is November 7.

B. HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Mrs. Paladino reported:

They will have a meeting on October 30 at the Select Medical Health Pavilion,

Room 115 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. They will review the 2012-13

financial figures, an update on middle states accreditation progress, and also

legislation update on SB 360 which is the formation of the PA Community

College Affordability Task Force.

C. CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT: Mrs. Reichert reported:

They are having a meeting October 24. She expects to receive an update on

the Assistant Executive Director search. Cindy Mortzfeldt is the current


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Interim Executive Director and will become the Executive Director on

January 1, 2014.

Negotiations were resolved in September retroactive to July 1, 2013 with a

three year agreement with PSEA.

D. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:

Ashleigh Simpson reported:

She reviewed and thanked the board for her experience at the PSBA

conference and the awesome experience she had there.

Homecoming is Saturday which means this week is spirit week.

Wade Spooner and Will Keenly were recently commended as National Merit

Scholars. They were in the top 5% in their PSAT scores.

Two juniors took first and second place on their essay entered in the Dauphin

County Cultural Diversity essay contest.

National Science Honor Society inducted 34 new members on October 3.

The LD Brain Busters team won last evening with a 400-195 victory over

Northern. It will air on WGAL, October 26, at 12:30.

Some of last years Falcon Flash members submitted articles to the Ann

Magazine which features student writing throughout the region and were

published in the back to school issue.

There is a very nice, new painting on the subway at the turf field done by

eleven members of the National Art Society.

Massed Band night was last Friday at half time at the football game.

Our Chamber Singers, under the direction of Miss Colpo, have been invited to

perform at the PMEA All State Conference. They are also performing on

March 26, 2013 during Advocacy Day at the state capital.

James McDonough reported:

The fall sports season is coming to a close golfs Chad Stine place third at

Mid Penn championships; the girls tennis doubles team won Mid Penn

doubles, and finished 3rd

in District III; In the Keystones, Boys cross country

won their division; Boys soccer also won the division; Girls soccer also won

their division; Field Hockey also won the Keystone championship; and

Football is 7-1 with five games being shutouts. This Friday is the

homecoming game and senior recognition. Football Falcon Nation is bigger,

stronger and louder this year. They have had a bright out, white out, military

appreciation night, and most recently a pink out where they presented $4,900

to the Central Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.

The Mini-Thon committee is hoping to have an even bigger goal this year

after raising over $50,000 last year. They hope to build a bigger, brighter

future, which is the theme.

The fall play, Front, is entering their eighth week of rehearsal in preparation of

their performances on November 14, 15, and 16.

E. CURRICULUM: Dr. Schultz will be giving his report after Dr. Smiths

report.


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F. LEGISLATIVE: Mrs. Barry reported:

There are a lot of things bouncing around in the senate and house who

returned to work this week. The Senate approved bills on charter school

reform; information on prayer in school, holocaust education; the House

approved bills on business privilege taxes, a whole series on property tax

reform and a variety of information. The House Education Committee

approved a fire arm safety education bill and a school lunch bill. A lot is

bouncing around, but nothing seems to be eminent to pass anytime soon from

the information she has right now.

G. SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Smith reported:

Kudos to Mrs. Myers for an outstanding PSBA conference and her leadership.

She has done an incredible job as president with great commitment. She

knows how difficult a year it was in finding a new executive director to move

PSBA forward and restructured and did a lot of difficult work. The conference

had to be, in some sense, a lot of fun after all the activity of the year. It was

wonderful be there on Thursday evening to be a part of her evening. Mr.

Kreiser agreed, and he thought she did a great job, represented Lower

Dauphin well and dont think any of us truly knew how much time and effort

she put in this past year. Mrs. Myers added one of the highlights for her was

the opportunity to showcase some of our students. She thanked the

administrators for their help and support.

We continue to work on the HS parking by having some directional signs

installed, as well as some crosswalks.

With the recent 10 of rain, they, Mr. Marshall in particular, have spent a lot

of time dealing with two sizable sinkholes. One opened at Nye Elementary

which they have taken care of and the other is tied to the tennis court project at

the high school which opened up more and affected one of the neighboring

properties. They are remediating that, doing an investigation and insuring the

safety and security of everybody. They have had Handwerk out all of last

week as soon as they could get in. They are returning tomorrow to continue

their work and be done by the end of the week.

This week, we will hopefully be remediating the last of our concerns with the

Conewago gym floor. The company is coming in this week.

Dr. Schultz reported on the changes in the accountability system and reviewed

some of the pieces that go into calculating the new system of giving our buildings

a score within the School Performance Profile. He will report on the

PSSA/Keystone scores as he has traditionally at the November 4th

meeting. He

reviewed what is new and old at the federal and state level with this two year

flexibility waiver of No Child Left Behind. He then reviewed the districts

School Performance Profile as posted on the Pennsylvania Department of

Education website.


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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 September 9, 2013 and

the minutes and record of the October 7, 2013 were forwarded in advance

to all members of the Board of Directors.

2. FISCAL ITEMS

a. BILLS

The bills for September 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. $7,053,440.51

Including two payrolls amounting to

$2,285,627.78; a quarterly wire to PSERS

in the amount of $866,598.60 and four

Highmark medical wires totaling $394,259.23

(2) Activity Account $ 8,172.76

(3) Athletic Account $ 23,497.26

(4) Cafeteria Account $ 5,906.44

(5) Construction Account $ 109,458.74

(6) Capital Reserve Account $ 0.00

(7) Capital Contingency Account $ 0.00


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3. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL ISSUES:

a. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE PROFESSIONAL

SUBSTITUTE LIST

The following individuals were recommended:

PROFESSIONAL

ADDITIONS:

Trent Baker Biology

Kristin Christie Elementary, Mid-Level Math 7-9

Katie Flack General Science, Biology

Jennifer Girvin Art

David Jutkus Health and Physical Education

Angela Landon Social Studies

Dawne Lohmannn Elementary

Alicia Macrina-Messenger Early Childhood, Elementary

Katherine Minton

Elementary

EMERGENCY CERTIFIED

Maria Alpoyanis

Jennifer Bankard

Barry Buck

Marca DeVincenzo

Darrin Holbein

Kimberly Emerick

Eve Gurbacki

Gaetana Hamonko

Stephanie Hoover

Jocelyn Howard

Renee Langan

Marissa Maisano

Kelly McDonald

Summer Olweiler

Sandra Savage

Nikki Thomas

DELETIONS:

Chris Beck

Luke Gowarn

Stephanie Kofroth


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b. EMPLOYMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL

1. John Bowen Basketball - G - JrH $4,028.00

2. Lindsey Cale Basketball - G - Asst. - HS $3,041.00

3. Steve Day Basketball - G - 1st Asst. $3,986.00

4. Andy Diehl Basketball B - 1st Asst. $5,096.00

5. Thomas Eberly Basketball - B - Asst. - HS $3,927.00

6. Ted Errickson Basketball - G - JrH $3,872.00

7. Kristen Gibbs Basketball - G - Asst. - JrH $2,376.00

8. Kirk Gosik Wrestling Asst. - HS $3,748.00

9. Bob Heusser Basketball - G - HC - HS $8,181.00

10. Mark Hofsass Basketball - G - HC - HS $7,863.00

11. David Johnson Swimming Asst. $2,898.00

12. Jared Kane Wrestling - JrH $2,733.00

13. Josh Lininger Wrestling - 1st Asst. - HS $5,359.00

14. Renee McMinn Yearbook Business Mgr. $365.00

15. Kemal Pegram Wrestling - HC - HS $7,863.00

16. Courtney Stambaugh Outdoor Ed - EH $564.00

17. Nick Straining Basketball - B - Asst. $2,376.00

18. Cody Youtz Wrestling Asst. - HS $3,306.00

19. Cari Zelko Swimming - HC $5,359.00

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Ms. Kline 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 September. The treasurer's report was provided prior to the

regular meeting.


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

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

2013 as presented.


2. FINAL BUDGET TRANSFERS 2012-2013

Approval was recommended of budget transfers for the 2012-13 school

year. A list of transfers was attached.

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

transfers for the 2012-13 school year as presented.


3. RESOLUTION #2013-10, GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REFINANCE

Resolution #2013-10 refunds the outstanding General Obligation Bonds,

Series A of 2006, with the issuance of a General Obligation Note, Series

of 2013.

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

Resolution #2013-10 as presented.


4. CONTRACT OF SERVICES PA-EDUCATOR CLEARINGHOUSE,

PA-EDUCATOR.NET

It was recommended that the district enter a Contract of Serives with PA-

Educators Clearinghouse, PA-Educator.net, effective July 1, 2013 through

June 30, 2014.

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

services as presented.



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C. PERSONNEL

1. RESIGNATION CLASSIFIED

a. Nina Skiles, Educational Support/Office Aide, East Hanover

Elementary School. Effective: October 8, 2013. Reason: Personal.

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Myers moved to accept the resignation of

the individual as presented.


2. CHILD REARING LEAVE PROFESSIONAL

a. Kristen Fackler, Classroom Teacher, East Hanover Elementary

School. Effective: Approximately six weeks after December 12, 2013

through the end of the 3rd marking period of the 2013-14 school year.

b. Beth Gregg, Family & Consumer Science Teacher, Middle School.

Effective: Approximately six weeks after February 18, 2014 through

the end of the 2013-14 school year.

c. Liza A. Kallos, School Counselor, South Hanover Elementary School.

Effective: approximately six weeks after January 26, 2014 through the

end of the 2013-14 school year.

d. Kristy Streckewald, Speech and Language, Londonderry Elementary

School. Effective: Approximately six weeks after January 14, 2014

through the end of the 3rd marking period of the 2013-14 school year.

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

rearing leaves as presented.


3. EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONAL

a. Kristen L. Hockenbury, Long-term Substitute, Autistic Support Teacher,

Londonderry Elementary School. Effective: December 16, 2013

through the end of the 2013-14 school year. Salary: $43,008 prorated.

b. Emily H. Sieber, Autistic Support Teacher, Londonderry Elementary

School. Effective: November 4, 2013. Salary: $43,909 prorated.


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

employment of the individual as presented.


E. OTHER

IX. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS' CALENDARS

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

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

B. ADVISEMENTS

1. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Having completed three years of satisfactory performance, the following

temporary professional employee is recommended for tenure and thus,

professional employee status.

a. Michelle Sloan

2. VOLUNTEER COACHES

The following individuals will be serving as volunteer coaches for the

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

the athletic director, head coach, and principal.

a. Rick Attivo Basketball - Boys

b. Tom Smith Basketball - Boys

c. Bob Albrecht Basketball - Boys

d. Chelsea Miller Basketball - Girls

e. Alex Bream Basketball - Girls

C. DISTRIBUTIONS


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X. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Reichert moved to adjourn at 8:19 p.m.


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

student issue and teacher negotiations.

Respectfully submitted,

Sharon K. Hagy

Board Secretary

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