CHESTNUT RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT Fishertown, Pennsylvania 15539

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1 CHESTNUT RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT Fishertown, Pennsylvania REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 8400 The Chestnut Ridge School Board met for the regular Board meeting on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at 7:07 p.m. in the Chestnut Ridge Media Center at the Middle School. The following members were present: Robert Mickle, President Donald Allison Trudy Barefoot Richard Emerick Ryan Emerick Annette Godissart Robert Sweet Connie Way Shane Weyant Also, present were: Joseph Kimmel, Superintendent Richard Shimer, Assistant High School Principal David Goodin, Middle School Principal Charles Corle, Supervisor of Building and Grounds Karen Dively, Secretary to the Business Manager/Assistant Board Secretary Mary Lou Livingston, Food Service Director Josh Kowalkowski, Bedford Gazette reporter Eric Shedlock, Intern for the Bedford Gazette Richard Fisher Jim Bence Lisa Bischof Wendy Onstead Jason Tew Robert Mickle, President, welcomed Joseph Kimmel, the new Superintendent, to the district. II. QUESTIONS ASKED OF AND BY BOARD MEMBERS A. SUPERINTENDENT 1. Joseph Kimmel thanked the Board, staff and community for their well wishes in his new position. He said he is blessed to be here and will maintain a high standard, bring new ideas and added benefits to the district. 2. Rick Shimer informed the Board on the results of Melissa McDonald and her FBLA students at the National Future Business Leaders of America competition. The Parlimentary Procedures Team consisting of Leandra Eckman, Jennifer

2 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 8401 Hoover, Leanna Noon and Olivia Webb placed seventh. The Multimedia Team consisting of Chris Carthew and Aaron Noon placed tenth. 3. Rick Shimer also reported on William Tantorno, Keith Fleegle, Eric Zeznanski, and their TSA students at the National Technology conference that was held in June. Three teams were taken. One team received first place on their presentation of a cellular interface docking system. The other two projects, manufacturing and Katrina video, did not place at nationals; however, the Katrina video did receive first place honors at the state competition. B. BOARD MEMBERS - nothing C. CHESTNUT RIDGE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE - nothing D. CHESTNUT RIDGE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE - nothing E. PUBLIC 1. Wendy Onstead presented an update on the Chestnut Ridge Education Foundation Annual Golf Outing. There were 15 teams registered, 13 foursomes and 2 threesomes. Approximately, $4,000 was raised. 2. A $500 donation was made to the Chestnut Ridge Education Foundation on behalf of Creative Pultrusions, Robert Sweet, Shane Weyant, and Donald Allison. III. IV. SOLICITOR - nothing OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS - nothing V. COMMUNICATIONS 1. A note was received from Vicki Shroyer, Jessica Leonard, Ruth Young, Christina Wingard, and Tina Smith thanking the district for their support of the Kinderkamp and Summer Literacy programs. VI. SPECIAL REPORTS A. Athletic Report No report this month VII. BILLS AND PAYROLL A motion was made by Robert Sweet, seconded by Richard Emerick to

3 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 8402 approve the following bills and payrolls for payment: 1. General Fund - $1,784, (Enclosure #1) 2. Capital Project Fund - $932, (Enclosure #2) 3. Cafeteria Fund - $45, (Enclosure #3) VIII. CONSENSUS AGENDA A motion was made by Shane Weyant, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve the following: A. The minutes, as submitted by the Board Secretary, of the committee meeting on June 19, 2007, and the regular meeting on June 26, (ENCLOSURE #4) B. The treasurer's report and monthly revenue report as submitted by the Pleasantville Office of First Commonwealth. (ENCLOSURE #5) C. The cafeteria treasurer s report for June 2007, as submitted by Pamela Feather, with a copy to be attached to the minutes. (ENCLOSURE #6) D. A substitute in-school suspension position for the school year only Madean Dibert (budgeted) E. The continuation of the evening and Saturday suspension programs for the school year. (budgeted) F. The agreement with the Bedford County Sheriff s Department to provide security guard services at home varsity football games and as needed for other events, at a rate of $20.00 per hour per deputy and a flat rate of $25.00 per vehicle. (budgeted) G. The appointment of Robert Mickle and Annette Godissart as voting delegate(s) to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association Legislative Policy Council at an approximate cost of $2,000 for two persons. (budgeted) H. The following resignations: 1. JoEllen Zuchelli as varsity assistant girls volleyball coach 2. Brian McDermott as Assistant Superintendent effective July 20, Sarah Mishler as 21 st Century Program Coordinator 4. Meredith Moxley as a high school English teacher effective

4 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 8403 immediately IX. SUPERINTENDENT A. Employment of Personnel A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Trudy Barefoot to approve the employment of the following personnel, pending receipt of all required employment records: (budgeted) 1. Lisa James as Assistant Middle School Principal at a starting salary of $50, Tammy Clingerman as varsity assistant girls volleyball coach at a stipend of $3, Angela Appleman as junior high assistant girls volleyball coach at a stipend of $1,800 B. BCLC Personnel A motion was made by Connie Way, seconded by Donald Allison to approve the following Bedford County Literacy Council personnel for the school year, contingent upon approval of the Act 143 Family Literacy Grant, Act 143 Adult Literacy Grant, 231 Federal Grant, and Summer Reading Grant: (budgeted) 1. Chrissie Klinger, Coordinator 844 hours 143 Family Literacy, 591 hours 143 Adult Literacy, and 300 hours 231 Federal at a rate of $15.00 per hour 2. Agnes Roland, Adult Educator 1100 hours 143 Family Literacy at a rate of $13.00 per hour 3. Lisa Kohler, Tutor Trainer 50 hours 143 Adult Literacy at a rate of $13.00 per hour 4. Wendy Onstead, Assessment Assistant 35 hours 143 Family Literacy and 100 hours 143 Adult Literacy at a rate of $13.00 per hour 5. Wendy Onstead, Secretary 650 hours 143 Family Literacy and 460 hours 143 Adult Literacy at a rate of $10.60 per hour 6. Wendy Onstead, Tutor Trainer 10 hours 143 Family Literacy and 50 hours 143 Adult Literacy at a rate of $13.00 per hour 7. Christine Beltz-Frazier, Early Childhood Educator 1100 hours 143 Family Literacy at a rate of $13.00 per hour

5 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 8404 C. Bids (A tabulation and recommendation will be available at the meeting) A motion was made by Richard Emerick, seconded by Robert Sweet to approve acceptance of the bid as listed for the sale of the 24 x 36 double wide with ramp, which is located on the High School property. D. Approval of Volunteers A motion was made by Annette Godissart, seconded by Trudy Barefoot to approve the following volunteers: 1. Thomas McGahuey boys soccer 2. Rocky Rhodes boys soccer 3. Allen Shaffer girls soccer 4. Heather Musselman tennis 5. Angie Price junior high cheerleading Mickle, D. Allison, T. Barefoot, Richard Emerick, Ryan Emerick, A. E. Creation of Coaching Position A motion was made by Donald Allison, seconded by Ryan Emerick to approve the creation of a junior high assistant cheerleading coach position. Mickle, D. Allison, T. Barefoot, Richard Emerick, Ryan Emerick, A. F. Sabbatical Leave Request A motion was made by Connie Way, seconded by Annette Godissart to approve a medical sabbatical leave for Elissa Henderson for the school year.

6 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 8405 Mickle, D. Allison, T. Barefoot, Richard Emerick, Ryan Emerick, A. X. ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION OR ADDED ITEMS BY BOARD MEMBERS - nothing XI. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Shane Weyant, seconded by Richard Emerick to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. President Robert G. Mickle Secretary Richard A. Gardill Information Items: 1. Approved conferences: a. Vicki Oster to the Improving Intelligibility in Verbal Children with Apraxia and Sysarthria Strategies Teleconference at Duncansville on September 28 approximate cost, $29 (budgeted) (Title IIA) b. Karen Eash to the Developing Oral Language for Young Learners conference at Harrisburg on August 14 approximate cost, $131 (budgeted) (Title IIA) c. Linda Cubbison attended the Autism Diagnostic Workshop at Bedford on June 18 and 19 approximate cost, $6 (budgeted) (Title IIA) d. Linda Cubbison attended the Insights to the Gifted Child seminar at Hollidaysburg on June 20 approximate cost, $35 (budgeted) (Title IIA) e. Amy Miller to the Special Education Leadership Academy at Bedford on July approximate cost, $47 (budgeted) (Title IIA) f. Jennifer Dibert to the National Autism Conference at State College on July 30-August 3 approximate cost, $523 (budgeted) (Title IIA)