SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Harrisburg, Pennsylvania MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 22, :00 P. M.

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1 SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Harrisburg, Pennsylvania MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 22, :00 P. M. I. CALL TO ORDER, SILENT MEDITATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND INTRODUCTIONS II. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC People will be called in the order they appear on the Sign-In Sheet. Time limit is three minutes per person. Individuals listed on the Sign In Sheet are limited to one opportunity to address the board, either before or after Presentations and Discussions. When called, please stand, state your name and address before beginning. This part of the agenda is the only time when members of the audience should address the board. III. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS A. High School Schedule B. Agenda Man (Hearing of the Public Regarding Presentations and Discussions) IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Meeting of January 25, 2010 V. PROGRAM A. Approve attendance at conferences for the following: Gae Bradley Making a Difference $ Hershey, April 6 8

2 Jane Brindle School Safety Workshop No Charge Harrisburg, February 4 Lonnie Fletcher Making a Difference $ Hershey, April 6 8 Leslie Hagen Discovery Education Training No Charge Summerdale, February 3 Joseph Headen Nike Eastern PA Coach Clinic $85.00 Allentown, March 5 Joseph Headen Penn State Univ Coaches Clinic $75.00 State College, April 9 Suzanne Irish Making a Difference $ Hershey, April 6 8 Robin Kazakavich PA Verbal Behavior Project $ Valley Cottage, NY, March Cara Klinger Real Reading from the Start $ Philadelphia, March 24 Megan Krot Accelerating the Reading Skills $ Harrisburg, March 4 Andrea Lacy Effective Teaching Strategies for Algebra No Charge Harrisburg, May 19 Erica Lambert PA School Librarians Assoc. Conference $ State College, April Sean McCown Guided Reading Workshop $ Hershey, March 4 Elizabeth Miller Breakthrough Strat for Teach Beg Writing $ Harrisburg, March 12 Donna Rawls Legal Responsibilities in School Nursing $30.00 Mechanicsburg, April 28 Douglas Shenk Effective Teaching Strategies for Algebra No Charge Harrisburg, May 19 Dee Stalnecker Social Work Series No Charge Hershey, March 9,16,23, & 30

3 Joan Tracy Work/Career Placement at the High School Level $ Washington, DC, January 28 Katana Wansley Strategies for Teaching Beg Writing $ Carlisle, March 12 Katana Wansley Real Reading from the Start $ Philadelphia, March 24 William Welsby FBLA State Conference $ Hershey, April Kiva Williamson Motivating Hard to Reach, Uninterested Students $ Harrisburg, March 24 VI. PERSONNEL A. Resignations 1. Approve the resignation of Mr. Daniel Rush, high school custodian, effective January 28, Approve resignations of the following coaches: Heather Stafford Todd McCall High School Cheerleading Head Coach Middle School Girls Soccer Coach B. Termination of Employment 1. Approve the termination of employment for Ms. Sue A. West-Allen, high school custodian effective January 18, C. Recommended for Employment 1. Approve the employment of Ms. Joanna Lewczuk as a temporary professional employee to teach special education at the high school, at a pro-rated salary based on $39, (Master s Degree, Step 1), effective February 1, Ms. Lewczuk is currently employed as a longterm substitute teacher in the high school. She earned a B.A. Degree and a Master s Degree at Manhattanville College, NY. 2. Approve the employment of Ms. Leida Q. Wojciechowski as a part-time tax assistant, at $10.17 per hour, effective February 1, Approve employment of the following part-time substitute food service employees, at $9.65 per hour, pending receipt of clearances: Tyisha Gould, Middle School, effective January 20, 2010

4 Suzanne Pierce, TWH Elementary School, effective January 25, 2010 Lisa Anderson, High School, effective February 8, Approve a change, from part-time to full-time employment, for Ms. Cynthia Roland, food service employee at the High School, effective January 25, Approve employment of the following additional substitute teachers effective the school year: Jaclyn E. Brognia, 1500 Farmhouse Lane, Middletown Kimberly A. Habyk, 155 South River Street, Marietta Alexandra H. Jacobs, 1405 Round Hill Road, Harrisburg Christine M. Severin, 465 Brunswick Road, Middletown Barry Sweger, Box 242, Carlisle Road, Aspers Approve employment of the following additional guest substitute teachers effective the school year: Eli J. Dile, 12 Chelthenham Drive, Hummelstown Danielle M. Kambic, 4088 Continental Drive, Harrisburg Katherine J. Kantor, 2343 Forest Hills Drive, Harrisburg Charles Lanza II, 5943 Larue Street, Harrisburg Ann Marie Lapkowicz, 3104 Penbrook Avenue, Harrisburg Christine M. Madsen, 112 North Pine Street, Middletown Douglas M. Manning, 1804 Blacklatch Lane, Middletown Jessica P. Miller, 4041 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg William D. Singer, 5140 Arney Road, Harrisburg Patricia M. Thornton, 621 Shield Street, Harrisburg Approve the employment of Dr. Michael Cordas as the team and school physician for the school year at a salary of $14, D. Transfer 1. Approve the transfer of Ms. Dorothy Fitton, middle school mathematics teacher, to serve on assignment as the middle school mathematics coach while the mathematics support teacher is on leave of absence. E. Extensions/Supplemental 1. Approve college credit reimbursement for the following: Kara J. Brady 6 $ = $3, Pennsylvania State University (Literacy Assessment) (Teaching Writing)

5 Vanessa Edwards 3 $ = $1, Temple University (Managing the Learning Environment of Handicap) Melissa Miller ½ of $1, = $ (1/2 of 3 unpaid $ = $1,848.00) Pennsylvania State University (Educational Research & Design) Desirée M. Weaver 6 $ = $1, Gratz College (Brain-Based Teaching & Learning) (Assessment Techniques: Assessing for Student Learning) Jesse Woodrow ½ of $1, = $ (Not Permanently Certificated) 3 $ = $1, Millersville University (Research Methods) 2. Approve employment of the following mentors, effective the school year: Susan O Brien Mentor (Erica Lambert) $ Robin Kazakavich Mentor (Joanna Lewczuk) $ William Welsby Mentor (Gwen McCoy) $ Approve employment of the following coaches effective the school year: Robert Martin Ass t. High School Baseball Coach $2, (from volunteer) Jennifer Schiano Ass t. Middle School Girls Soccer Coach $2, Samantha Arrasmith Volunteer (High School Softball Coach) Jeremy Morrow Volunteer (High School Softball Coach) 4. Approve payment for 100 days of unused sick $95.00 per day ($9,500.00) for Mrs. Jean Perkins. VII. POLICY A. Approve the following revised policy: 1. #5013 Behavior Management Policy for Special Education

6 VIII. FINANCES A. Approve the Cash Balance for the period ending January 31, 2010, showing a balance of $1,222, B. Approve payment of bills of the General Fund as listed in the Computer Check Register ending February 18, 2010, totaling $2,928, C. Approve payment of bills from the Activity Fund as of February 18, 2010, totaling $39, D. Approve the Activity Fund Report. E. Approve payment of bills from the Food Services Fund, January 20, 2010, through February 12, 2010, totaling $114, F. Approve payment of the Capital Reserve Fund as listed in the CRF Check Register as of February 18, 2010, totaling $14, G. Approve payment of the Capital Projects Fund as listed in the CPF Check Register as of February 18, 2010, totaling $175, IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS OF PERSONNEL, FINANCES AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE X. OTHER A. Approve permission for the superintendent to hire personnel prior to the March 22, 2010 school board meeting. B. Committee Reports: Hanna Education Foundation Harrisburg Area Community College Dauphin County Technical School Board of Commissioners Recreation Board Legislative Technology XI. ADJOURNMENT