St. Marys Area School District
Board of School Directors
Regular Meeting
March 10, 2008, 7:00 PM
Library, St. Marys Area High School
Minutes
I.
The St. Marys Area Board of School
Directors held their regular meeting March 10, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Library of the St. Marys Area
High School. The meeting was called to
order by President Joseph Goetz.
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Directors Present: James Baumgratz, Joseph Goetz, John Healy, Charles
Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Patricia Rezmerski. Directors Absent: Donald Chiappelli, James Herzing.
Others Present:
IV.
Comments from visitors including comments
on federal programs.
Mrs. Candy Eckert spoke on the value of the art program and asked that the
board reinstate the program to its original time period.
V.
Superintendent Comments
VI.
Approved the minutes of the workshop
meeting held on February 7, 2008, regular meeting held on February 11, 2008 and
special meetings held on February 20, 2008 and February 26, 2008.
Motion by John Healy; seconded by Patricia Rezmerski motion carried by a
voice vote of all members present.
VII.
The cafeteria report and treasurers
report for January 2008 was approved.
Motion by Patricia Rezmerski; seconded by Charles Liptak motion carried by a
voice vote of all members present.
VIII.
Approved payment of bills
General Fund March
2008 and office checks for February 2008
Payroll Fund February
2008
Cafeteria Fund January
2008
Motion by Charles Liptak, seconded by John Healy; voting yes: James Baumgratz, Joseph
Goetz, John Healy, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Patricia
Rezmerski motion carried.
IX.
Board Procedures
A.
Resolution
Approved the resolution opposing proposed high school graduation competency
assessments. (Attachment No. 1)
Motion by Charles Liptak, seconded by John Healy; voting yes: James Baumgratz,
Joseph Goetz, John Healy, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy,
Patricia Rezmerski motion carried.
B.
Agreement for the Use of School Facilities
during Disasters
Approved the agreement between the St. Marys Area School District, the
Elk-Cameron Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross, and the Elk County
Emergency Management Agency for the use of school facilities as mass care
centers during disasters. (Attachment
No. 2)
Motion by Patricia Rezmerski, seconded by Charles Liptak; voting yes: James
Baumgratz, Joseph Goetz, John Healy, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John
Mulcahy, Patricia Rezmerski motion carried.
X.
General School Affairs
A. School Calendar
Approved revision of the 2007-08 school calendar as follows: using Monday, April 21, 2008 as make-up day
for February 13, 2008 snow day.
(Attachment No. 3)
Motion by Patricia Rezmerski, seconded by Robert Luchini; voting yes: James
Baumgratz, Joseph Goetz, John Healy, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John
Mulcahy, Patricia Rezmerski motion carried.
B. Youth Trap League
The board directed the superintendent to provide a letter of support to the Fox
Township Sportsmens for their establishment of a youth trap league.
Motion by Charles Liptak, seconded by Robert Luchini; voting yes: James
Baumgratz, Joseph Goetz, John Healy, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John
Mulcahy, Patricia Rezmerski motion carried.
XI.
Business Affairs
A. IU9 General Operating Budget
IU9 General Operating Budget ballots for the 2008-09 fiscal years were
completed by the Board. Vote was four
(4) members approving and three (3) members disapproving. Since a majority (five (5) votes) was not
achieved, a vote will be taken again next meeting.
B. Addendum to Partial Hospitalization Program Agreement (Crossroads)
Approved the $186.50 daily rate as listed in Addendum II of the
Educational/Therapeutic Programmatic Agreement between Dickinson Mental Health
Center, Inc.s Partial Hospitalization Program and the St. Marys Area School
District. (Attachment No. 4)
Motion by James Baumgratz, seconded by John Healy; voting yes: James Baumgratz,
Joseph Goetz, John Healy, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy,
Patricia Rezmerski motion carried.
C. LERTA (For Information Only)
1.
Application from Advanced Recycling
Equipment,
2.
Application from Contact Technologies,
Inc.,
D. Contract for High School Roof Replacement
Approved the contract with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., in the amount of
$2,149,849.17 for replacement of high school roof. Approval is contingent upon solicitors
review. (Attachment No. 7)
Motion by Charles Liptak, seconded by Patricia Rezmerski; voting yes: James
Baumgratz, Joseph Goetz, John Healy, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John
Mulcahy, Patricia Rezmerski motion carried.
XII.
Student Activities
A.
Field Trips
Approved St. Marys Area High School physical education field trip to
Motion by James Baumgratz, seconded by John Healy; voting yes: James Baumgratz,
Joseph Goetz, John Healy, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy,
Patricia Rezmerski motion carried.
XIII.
Building and Grounds
A.
Use of Facilities
1.
Approved the request from the St. Marys
Historical Society to use the South St. Marys Street Elementary School
auditorium from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2008 and Sunday,
May 4, 2008.
2.
Approved the request from Local 502 to use
the South St. Marys Street Elementary School auditorium on Sunday, March 16,
2008, from 9:00 a.m. until noon for union member meeting.
3.
Approved the request from St. Marys Little
League to use St. Marys Area Middle School cafeteria on Sunday, March 16, 2008,
from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for league meeting.
Motion by John Healy, seconded by Charles Liptak; voting yes: James Baumgratz,
Joseph Goetz, John Healy, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy,
Patricia Rezmerski motion carried.
XIV.
Personnel
Approved the personnel actions as listed.
All employment recommendations are provisional for thirty days pending receipt
of Act 151 clearance documentation.
A.
Hire, Supplemental Contracts, 2007-08
School Year
Name: Andrew
Alexander
Position: Track &
Field Coach
Terms: Volunteer
(New)
Name: Manuel
Barbazzeni
Position: Track &
Field Coach - Sprinters
Terms: $1,260.00
(Renew)
Name: Michael
Buchheit
Position: Track &
Field Coach Jr. High
Terms: $630.00 (1/2
contract) (Renew)
Name: Brian
Ginther
Position: Asst. Softball
Coach
Terms: Volunteer
(New)
Name: Wes
Harshbarger
Position: Asst. Baseball
Coach
Terms: Volunteer
(New)
Name: Monte
Surat
Position: Asst. Softball
Coach
Terms: $1,260.00
(Adjustment)
B.
Hire, Professional Substitute Personnel
2007-08 Contract Pay Rate
Name: Stacey
Brem
Address: St.
Marys, Pennsylvania
Effective: February
29, 2008
Degree: BS-Education
Certification: Elementary,
Special Education
University: Clarion
University of Pennsylvania
Experience Present: Oak
Manor emergency relief
Experience: 1 Year: The
Guidance Center child care provider
Experience: 2 Year: Mike
Kronenwetter child care provider
Building: All
Name: Corazon
Kline
Address: Weedville,
Pennsylvania
Effective: February
8, 2008
Degree: BS
Economics
Certification: Emergency
Permit
University: Divine
Word University - Philippines
Experience Present: Rockledge
Elementary School substitute
Experience: 1 Year: Susan
Gleaton MD preschool teacher
Experience: 2 Year: Manpower
administrative asst.
Building: Bennetts
Valley Elementary School
Name: John
DePanfilis
Address: Ridgway,
Pennsylvania
Effective: February
21, 2008
Degree: BS
Education
Certification: General
Science, Health and PE
University: Clarion
University of Pennsylvania
Experience Present: Clarion
University graduate assistant
Experience: 1 Year: Grand
Teton Lodge co-recreation director
Experience: 2 Year: NC
PA Region Plan youth challenge crew leader
Building: St.
Marys Area High and Middle Schools
Name: Wes
Harshbarger
Address: Kersey,
Pennsylvania
Effective: February
11, 2008
Degree: BS
Recreation Management
Certification: Emergency
Permit
University: University
of Pittsburgh
Experience Present: St.
Marys Area School District - substitute
Building: HS,
MS, SSM, Fox Twp.
C.
Hire, Homebound Teachers, 2007-08
Contract Pay Rate
Name: Nancee
Bernecky
Address: Clarion,
Effective: February
29, 2008
Degree: BS
Education
Certification: Citizenship
Experience Present: St.
Marys Area School District - teacher
D.
Hire, Support Substitutes 2007-08
Name: Nicole
Lenze
Address: St.
Marys, Pennsylvania
Position: Substitute
Secretary, Classroom Aide
Terms: $7.15
per hour
Effective: January
21, 2008
Experience Present: Comfort
Inn front desk, housekeeping
Experience: 1 Year: TCI
Cable customer service rep
Building: All
Name: Patricia
McLaughlin
Address: St.
Marys, Pennsylvania
Position: Substitute
Classroom Aide, Secretary
Terms: $7.15
per hour
Effective: February
29, 2008
Experience Present: Kersey
Tool & Die office manager
Experience: 1 Year: Imperial
Metals office manager
Experience: 2 Year: Carbon
Light Motel desk clerk
Building: All
E.
Approval,
Adam Brooks St.
Marys Area High School
Nate Forman St.
Motion by John Healy, seconded by Robert Luchini; voting yes: James Baumgratz,
Joseph Goetz, John Healy, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy,
Patricia Rezmerski motion carried.
XV.
Board Discussion
XVI.
Motion by John Healy, seconded by Patricia
Rezmerski -- meeting adjourned 7:52 PM.
An executive session to discuss personnel, student discipline and pending
litigation was held immediately following adjournment.
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Board President, Joseph Goetz
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Board
Secretary, Cynthia M. FinGado