State College Area School District State College, PA 16801 PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Office of the Director of Personnel July 14, 2008 RETIREMENTS/RESIGNATIONS Elementary 1. Ms. Melissa Lapis Title I Reading/Math Teacher in the Corl Street Elementary School Resignation Date: July 8, 2008 Experience: 4.0 yrs. Other: 2.0 yrs. 2. Ms. Jacqueline Lintal Title I Reading/Math Teacher in the Panorama Village Elementary School and Mount Nittany Middle School Resignation Date: July 3, 2008 Experience: 6.0 yrs. Other: 3. Ms. Sue Moyer Librarian in the Corl Street Elementary School Retirement Date: June 19, 2008 Experience: 35.5 yrs. Other: Middle School 1. Ms. Mary Lou Manhart English Teacher in the Park Forest Middle School Resignation Date: July 1, 2008 Experience: 4.5 yrs. Other: Secondary Coordinator Special Education Student Services Administrative Computer Services Community Education -1-
LEAVE OF ABSENCES Elementary 1. Ms. M. Kristin Miller Elementary Teacher in the Radio Park Elementary School requests a Child Bearing Leave of Absence at the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year to be followed by a Child Rearing Leave of Absence through November 4, 2008. 2. Ms. Maille Peachey Elementary Teacher in the Ferguson Township Elementary requests to amend her 2007-2008 Medical Leave of Absence to Child Bearing Leave of Absence beginning March 22, 2008 followed by Child Rearing Leave of Absence from May 5, 2008 through the end of the school year. Ms. Peachey also requests a Child Rearing Leave of Absence for the 2008-2009 school year. Middle School 1. Ms. Michelle Mason Science Teacher in the Mount Nittany Middle School rescinds her request for a Medical Leave of Absence for the first semester of the 2008-2009 school year. Secondary 1. Ms. Julie-Lynn Jones Mathematics Teacher in the High School North requests a Child Bearing Leave of Absence at the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year to be followed by a Child Rearing Leave of Absence through October 31, 2008. Coordinator Student Services Special Education 1. Ms. Natasha Vogt Special Education Teacher in the Park Forest Elementary School requests a Child Bearing Leave of Absence at the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year to be followed by a Child Rearing Leave of Absence through January 4, 2009. Computer Services Administrative APPOINTMENTS Elementary 1. Ms. Elizabeth Cullin Kutztown University, 1990, BFA, Communication Design The Pennsylvania State University, 2007 Elementary Education Certification Experience: in the Park Forest Elementary School at a salary of $44,988.00. -2-
2. Ms. Julie Harris Elementary and Kindergarten Education Experience: in the Ferguson Township Elementary School at a salary of $39,313.00. 3. Ms. Lisa LaDriere-Konan Indiana University, 1995, BA, Sociology The Pennsylvania State University, 2007, M Ed Curriculum and Instruction Experience: Redwood City, CA 4.0 yrs. East Palo Alto, CA San Jose, CA San Mateo, CA Elementary Teacher for the 2008-2009 school year only in the Ferguson Township Elementary School at a salary of $56,023.00. 4. Ms. Sarah Williamson Elementary and Kindergarten Education Experience: in the Panorama Village Elementary School at a salary of $39,313.00. 5. Ms. Kathleen Finley Spring Arbor University, 2004, BA, Elementary Education Experience: Reno, NV 2.0 yrs..5 yr. in the Easterly Parkway Elementary School at a salary of $41,210.00. 6. Ms. Courtney Stitt Elementary and Kindergarten Education Experience: in the Easterly Parkway Elementary School at a salary of $39,313.00. -3-
Middle School 1. Ms. Katrina Lee 7. Ms. Jennifer McGaughey The Pennsylvania State University, 2001, BS, Elementary and Kindergarten Education Experience: New Haven, CT 1.5 yrs. Easton, CT.5 yr. University Park, PA.5 yr. Elementary Teacher for the 2008-2009 school year only in the Easterly Parkway Elementary School at a salary of $42,522.00. Westminster College, 2005, BA, Elementary Education Experience: 1.5 yrs. Recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract 6 th Grade Teacher in the Mount Nittany Middle School at a salary of $39,939.00. 2. Ms. Kristen Paschen Kent State University, 2004, BM, Vocal Performance Seton Hill University, 2007, Music Certification Experience: Recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Music Teacher in the Mount Nittany Middle School at a salary of $41,400.00. 3. Ms. Danielle Carpenter Michigan State University, 2003, BA, English The Pennsylvania State University, 2005, M Ed, Curriculum and Instruction Experience: Huntingdon, PA 2.0 yrs. Recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract English Teacher in the Mount Nittany Middle School at a salary of $46,690.00. 4. Mr. Joseph Walker Lock Haven University, 2005, BS, Secondary Education Biology/General Science Experience: Milford, PA 2.0 yrs. Lock Haven, PA.5 yr. Recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Science Teacher in the Mount Nittany Middle School at a salary of $41,210.00. -4-
Secondary 1. Ms. Meredith Moxley 5. Ms. Rebekah Sjoberg Taylor University, 2001, BS, Elementary Education, Middle School Math/Science Experience: Topsfield, MA 3.0 yrs. Indianapolis, IN 3.0 yrs. State College, PA (Not SCASD) Mathematics Teacher for the 2008-2009 school year only in the Mount Nittany Middle School at a salary of $47,446.00. Secondary Education, English and Communications Experience: English Teacher for the 1 st semester and.67 Predictable Term Substitute English Teacher for the 2 nd semester of the 2008-2009 school year only in the High School North at a salary of $39,313.00, prorated to $32,761.70. 2. Ms. Margie Muir Westminster College, 2006, BA, Spanish Experience: 1.5 yrs. Recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Spanish Teacher in the High School South at a salary of $41,092.00. 3. Mr. Eric Davy Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 2007, BS, Secondary Education, Mathematics Experience: Hughesville, PA Recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Mathematics Teacher in the High School South at a salary of $39,313.00. 4. Mr. Matthew Seeland Wheaton College, 1986, BS, Mathematics University of Illinois at Chicago, 1989, MS, Teaching Mathematics Experience: Awaba, New Guinea 16.0 yrs. Recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Mathematics Teacher in the Delta Program at a salary of $65,907.00. 5. Ms. Dana Zuhlke Recommended to an additional position as.50 Predictable Term Substitute English Teacher for the 2008-2009 school year only in the High School South. This addition brings her to a.50 Contract and.50 Predictable Term Substitute for a full 1.0 at a salary of $47,898.00. -5-
6. Ms. Heather Stodart Secondary Education, English and Communications Experience: English Teacher for the 2008-2009 school year only in the High School South at a salary of $39,313.00. 7. Mr. Arthur Entz, Jr. The Pennsylvania State University, 1993, BA, Political Science The Pennsylvania State University, 1996, Certification, Secondary Education, Social Studies Experience: Ridgway, PA 3.0 yrs. East Stroudsburg, PA 3.0 yrs. Bellefonte, PA 5.0 yrs. Recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Social Studies Teacher in the High School South at a salary of $59,647.00. 8. Ms. Wendy Gensimore The Pennsylvania State University, 2000, BH, Secondary Education/English Experience: Harrisburg, PA 6.0 yrs. New Cumberland, PA Recommended to a position as.50 Contract/.50 Predictable Term Substitute English Teacher for the 2008-2009 school year only in the High School North at a salary of $48,816.00. 9. Mr. Jeremiah Dick Culinary Institute of America, 2002, Bachelor of Professional Studies in Culinary Arts Management Experience: Pleasant Gap, PA State College, PA (Not SCASD) 3.0 yrs. Hollidaysburg, PA Dickerson, MD Recommended to a position as 1.0 Contract Culinary Arts Teacher in the CTC Program of the High School at a salary of $47,309.00. Coordinator 1. Mr. Paul Heasley Recommended to a position as.33 Contract Technical Education/CTC Coordinator in the Career and Technical Center of the High School at a coordinator s adjusted salary of $85,335.69. -6-
2. Ms. Mary Peterson Recommended to a position as.33 Contract Family & Consumer Science Coordinator in the Career & Technical Center of the High School at a coordinator s adjusted salary of $83,188.95. Student Services Special Education 1. Ms. Catherine Meier Juniata College, 2000, BA, Psychology The Pennsylvania State University, 2006, MS, School Psychology Experience: Recommended to a position as.50 Contract School Psychologist in the Ferguson Township Elementary School at a salary of $43,600.00, prorated to $21,800.00. Computer Services Administrative EXTRA DUTY/EXTRA PAY Resignations 1. Ms. Shannon Deemer resigns as Park Forest Middle School Head Cheerleading Coach effective June 24, 2008. 2. Mr. Joshua Price resigns as Park Forest Middle School Assistant Soccer Coach effective July 7, 2008. Leaves of Absence Appointments 1. Recommend Ms. Jacqueline Gibbins as Assistant Coach of the Girls Tennis Team for the 2008-2009 school year at a salary of $2,937.60. 2. Recommend Ms. Wendy Kalasky as High School Dance Team Advisor for the 2008-2009 school year at a salary of $2,587.00. 3. Recommend Mr. Joshua Price as Mount Nittany Middle School Head Soccer Coach for the 2008-2009 school year at a salary of $2,845.70. 4. Recommend Ms. Sarah Gascon as Assistant Coach of the Girls Volleyball Team for the 2008-2009 school year at a salary of $2,626.80. 5. Recommend Ms. Tomuke Ebuwei as Head Coach of the Girls Volleyball Team for the 2008-2009 school year at a salary of $4,378.00. -7-
SUPPORT PERSONNEL Hires Terminations Community Education Andrew Kondash $18.00/hr. Jenifer Yost Sheryl Marcinko $29.35/hr. Secretarial/Clerical Katherine Jacoby Paraprofessional Alison Jackson Kathleen Lunardi Matthew Owens Rita Van Horn Custodial/Maintenance Michael Dixon $9.00/hr. William Appleton (Retirement) Lynette Reynolds (Summer Worker) Carol Rider (Summer Worker) Karen Whetstine (Summer Worker) Food Service Tana Lingo $8.00/hr. Jessica Berda Mary Zeigler (Retirement) Bus Drivers Bus Mechanic Lifeguards Daniel Bowman $8.75/hr. Job Coach Print Shop Security Guard Executive Secretary -8-
V-A STATE COLLEGE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT State College, PA 16801 PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS Office of the Director of Personnel July 14, 2008 CONTENTS Retirements/Resignations 1 Leave of Absences 2 Appointments 2-7 Extra Duty/Extra Pay 7 Support Personnel 8 Page Memorandum: Community Education Adult Teachers and Federal Project Teachers - Hourly Rates for 2008-2009 Memorandum: Addendum to Guest Teacher, Secretary and Paraprofessional Listing