Northeastern School District January 5, 2015 Administration Center Manchester, PA Work Session Mrs. Walker, President, called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. In attendance were Mr. Gebhart, Mrs. Hess, Ms. Koerner, Mrs. Morningstar, Mr. Nade, Ms. Snell, Dr. Tabachini, and Mrs. Walker. Mr. Redding was absent. Also in attendance were Dr. Minnich, Dr. Sidle, Mrs. Pritchett, Mr. Gay, Mrs. Radanovich, Mr. March, Mr. Knepper, and Mr. Alessandroni. Ms. Thomas read the roll call of board members. MOMENT OF REFLECTION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the agenda as presented including the addendum and correction on page 3, Item XII E (to read first grade teacher). The motion carried by the following vote: Mr. Gebhart yes; Mrs. Hess yes; Ms. Koerner yes; Mrs. Morningstar yes; Mr. Nade yes; Ms. Snell yes; Dr. Tabachini yes; Mrs. Walker yes 8 yes Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve the minutes of the Regular Session held on December 15, 2014 (attachment). The motion carried by the following vote: Mr. Gebhart yes; Mrs. Hess yes; Ms. Koerner yes; Mrs. Morningstar yes; Mr. Nade yes; Ms. Snell yes; Dr. Tabachini yes; Mrs. Walker yes 8 yes Representatives not present ~ No report. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD NORTHEASTERN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Mr. Dittrich referred to the monthly newsletter e-mailed to Board members featuring Mount Wolf.
SUPERINTENDENT S MONTHLY REPORT Dr. Minnich announced that the High School Band received notification today that they have been asked to perform at Governor-elect Tom Wolf s inauguration. Presentation of Financial Statement Mr. Mike Reiner, Sager, Swisher and Company, LLP, presented the Board with the 70-page audit document for review. He provided information on key elements of the report. Northeastern achieved a clean audit for the 2013-2014 school year. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Mrs. Hess made the following report: I. Conferences and Visitations (attachment) The Superintendent reports the attached list of conferences and visitations were approved. II. Overnight Trips The Superintendent recommends approving the following overnight trips: A. Mrs. Anita Truax and Mrs. Ann Dellinger request permission to attend the 2015 PA FBLA State Leadership Conference on April 12-15, 2015 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center with 10 students. The students and fundraisers will fund the trip. The cost to the district will be 2 substitutes for 3 days. B. Ms. Bethel Ross requests permission to take students on a Yellowstone Wildlife Ecology trip on June 22-30, 2016. The 9-day program includes 30+ hours of coursework and instruction covering conservation biology, wild lands management, and the scientific process, plus over 10 hours of field research. Student fundraisers will fund the trip and need-based financial aid is available. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Mrs. Hess made the following report: I. Requests for Use of Facilities The Superintendent reports that the following Requests for Use of Facilities have been approved according to Board policy: A. Organization/Activity: NEYSA Basketball (attachment)/basketball Practice; Facility: Shallow Brook Gym; Dates/Time: December 19, 2014 and January 9, 2015/7:00-8:30 p.m.; Insurance: Yes Rental Cost: Group B Gym $5.25 X 1.5 hrs = $7.88 per day. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL Ms. Snell made the following report: I. General Fund Accounts Payable (attachment and motion) The Superintendent recommends approving the attached list of invoices for payment from the General Fund. II. Child Nutrition Accounts Payable (attachment and motion)
The Superintendent recommends approving the attached list of invoices for payment from the Child Nutrition Fund. III. Resignation of Tax Collector The Superintendent reports the resignation of the following tax collector: A. Marcia Stauch, Tax Collector of Manchester Borough, resignation effective January 15, 2015. IV. Appointment of Tax Collector (motion) The Superintendent recommends appointing the following individual as tax collector: A. Kelly Neely, Tax Collector of Manchester Borough, effective January 16, 2015. V. 2013-2014 Financial Statements (attachment) The Superintendent recommends approving the financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2014. VI. Appointment of Deputy Tax Collectors Act 164 of 2014 requires all tax collectors to appoint a deputy that can act on their behalf in case they are incapacitated and unable to perform the duties of a tax collector. The Superintendent recommends approving the following deputy tax collectors: A. Debra Popp, deputy tax collector, East Manchester Township, for Kathy Emswiler B. Kathy Emswiler, deputy tax collector, Mount Wolf Borough, for Charles Stambaugh C. Kathy Emswiler, deputy tax collector, Conewago Township, for Abby Latchaw D. Kathy Emswiler, deputy tax collector, York Haven Borough, for Debra Popp E. Kathy Emswiler, deputy tax collector, Newberry Township for Debra Popp. VII. Budget Transfers (attachment) The Superintendent recommends the approval of the attached listing of budget transfers. VIII. York Adams Tax Bureau Representatives The Superintendent recommends the appointment of Mrs. Leah Pritchett as the district s representative and Mr. Brian Geller as the district s alternate representative to the York Adams Tax Bureau for the 2015 calendar year. IX. York County Tax Collection Committee Representatives The Superintendent recommends the appointment of Mrs. Leah Pritchett as the district s representative and Mr. Brian Geller as the district s alternate representative to the York County Tax Collection Committee for the 2015 calendar year. X. York County School of Technology (YCST) Budget 2015-2016 (attachment) The Superintendent reports the YCST s 2015-16 budget is not to exceed $27,363,624. The member districts are to contribute $18,882,000 (+2.63% increase from last year). Northeastern SD s projected 2015-16 YCST enrollment is 112 students, and the projected cost is $1,221,228. XI. XII. Letters of Resignation The Superintendent reports that letters of resignation were received from the following individuals: A. Timothy Pierce, Custodian, High School, resignation effective December 26, 2014 B. Tonia Reinert, Kindergarten Teacher, York Haven, resignation effective June 1, 2015. Letters of Retirement The Superintendent reports that letters of retirement were received from the following individuals, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year: A. Linda Himes, Kindergarten Teacher, Mount Wolf B. Diana Kopp, Grade 5 Teacher, Spring Forge C. Dianne Leakway, 7 th Grade Science Teacher, Middle School
D. Kathleen Romine, Communication Arts Teacher, Middle School E. Jane Whalen, 1 st Grade Teacher, Mount Wolf F. Zonda Himes, 3 rd Grade Teacher, Conewago. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. Leaves of Absence The Superintendent recommends approval of requested leaves of absence for the following individuals: A. Morgan Mickley, Teacher, Shallow Brook, Family Medical Leave not to exceed 12 weeks tentatively effective February 18, 2015 through April 2, 2015, utilizing 10 sick days during this time B. Tara Wagner, Teacher, Spring Forge, Compensated Professional Leave, effective the 2015-2016 school year C. Cheryl Long, Teacher, Spring Forge, Family Medical Leave not to exceed 12 weeks to be used intermittently effective January 5, 2015, utilizing sick days during this time (motion) Appointment to a Professional Position The Superintendent recommends the following individual to be appointed to a professional position: A. Jessica Vehar (attachment), Extended-term Substitute, Grade 4, Shallow Brook (M. Mickley), Salary: $125.00/day, effective Tentatively, February 18, 2015. Appointment to Classified Positions (motion) The Superintendent recommends the following individuals to be appointed to classified positions: A. Tiffany Kifer (attachment), Cafeteria Helper PT, High School (B. Oak), Salary: $8.37/hour, effective January 6, 2015 B. Constance Ammerman (attachment), Cafeteria Helper PT, High School (J. Hoover), Salary: $8.37/hour, effective January 6, 2015. Custodial Transfers As a result of the resignation of Tim Pierce as a High School Custodian, Joanne Barefoot (FT Custodian) and Tyler Brumbaugh (PT Custodian) will be transferred from Mount Wolf Elementary to Northeastern High School. Servicemaster will provide evening cleaning services at Mount Wolf, and we will reduce our summer custodian crew by 2. The net result of this change will be a savings to the district of approximately $3,000 annually. Discussion Mr. Knepper commented. XVII. Approval of Volunteers ( attachment and motion) The Superintendent recommends approving the list of volunteers as listed in the attachment. The next Finance and Personnel Meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2015 @ 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Hess No report POLICY ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES Dr. Tabachini made the following report: I. Appointments to Extracurricular/Co-Curricular Positions (motion)
The Superintendent recommends appointing the following individual to an extracurricular/cocurricular position: A. Timothy Law, Volunteer Wrestling Assistant, effective 2014-2015 school year. TRANSPORTATION Dr. Tabachini made the following report: I. Approval of Bus Changes (attachment) The Superintendent recommends approval of the attached changes to the bus schedule. Mrs. Morningstar No Report. RECENT LEGISLATION YORK COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Mr. Gebhart No Report. The Authority meeting is scheduled for January 8 th. The next YCST meeting is scheduled for January 29 th. YORK ADAMS ACADEMY Mrs. Morningstar No Report. The next meeting is scheduled for the end of the month. NORTHEASTERN FOUNDATION Mrs. Walker No Report. No meetings have been scheduled at this time. None COMMENTS FROM DELEGATIONS OR CITIZENS ACTION ITEMS I. Motion is made to approve the attached list of invoices for payment from the General Fund (attachment) II. Motion is made to approve the attached list of invoices for payment from the Child Nutrition Fund (attachment) III. Motion is made to approve the appointment of the following individual as tax collector: A. Kelly Neely, Tax Collector of Manchester Borough, effective January 16, 2015. IV. Motion is made to approve the requested leave of absence for the following individual:
A. Cheryl Long, Teacher, Spring Forge, Family Medical Leave not to exceed 12 weeks to be used intermittently effective January 5, 2015, utilizing sick days during this time. V. Motion is made to approve the appointment of the following individuals to classified positions: A. Tiffany Kifer (attachment), Cafeteria Helper PT, High School (B. Oak), Salary: $8.37/hour, effective January 6, 2015 B. Constance Ammerman (attachment), Cafeteria Helper PT, High School (J. Hoover), Salary: $8.37/hour, effective January 6, 2015. VI. VII. Motion is made to approve the list of volunteers as listed in the attachment. Motion is made to approve the appointment of the following individual to an extracurricular/cocurricular position: A. Timothy Law, Volunteer Wrestling Assistant, effective 2014-2015 school year. Motion was made by Mrs. Walker, and seconded by Mr. Gebhart, to approve Action Items I VII as listed above. The motion carried by the following vote: Mr. Gebhart- yes; Mrs. Hess yes; Ms. Koerner yes; Mrs. Morningstar yes; Mr. Nade yes; Ms. Snell yes; Dr. Tabachini yes; Mrs. Walker yes 8 yes None OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Pritchett advised the Board that there will be a bid on a tax property and more information will be presented at the next meeting. She just wanted them to be aware this will be coming to them. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE I. January 5, 2015 Academic Affairs Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m. School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. II. January 6, 2015 AR Night Orendorf 6:00 p.m. III. January 7, 2015 Board Meeting (Pre-Negotiations discussion) 6:00 p.m. IV. January 9, 2015 End of 2 nd Marking Period AR Movie Night Shallow Brook, 5:00 p.m. V. January 12, 2015 Clerical Day No School for Students Finance & Personnel Meeting 6:00 p.m. VI. January 13, 2015 Book Fair Mount Wolf Negotiations Admin, 6:00 p.m. Movie Night York Haven, 7:00 p.m. VII. January 14, 2015 Book Fair Mount Wolf Bingo and Book Fair Mount Wolf, 6:00 p.m. VIII. January 15, 2015 PTO Zumba Conewago 6:30 p.m. IX. January 16, 2015 Family Bingo Night Orendorf, 6:00 p.m. X. January 19, 2015 No School Inclement Weather Make-up Day School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Hess made a motion for adjournment. Ms. Snell seconded the motion. The motion was carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2015. This will be Regular Board Meeting. Mrs. Margaret Walker, President Mr. Brian Geller, Board Secretary