February 24, 2014 Minutes - 4 -
SOLANCO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of School Directors
February 24, 2014
The Board of School Directors of Solanco School District met at 7:30 p.m.; on Monday, February 24, 2014 in the Board room of the Central Administration Office, located at the 121 South Hess Street, Quarryville, Pennsylvania, as advertised.
Mr. Daniel R. Bender, Board President, called the meeting to order and presided. Dr. Brian Bliss was present to take minutes.
The following Board members responded to roll call: Mr. Roten, Mr. Justin Kreider, Mr. Musser, Mr. Risk, Mr. Ressler, Mr. Chubb and Mr. Bender
The following Board members were absent from roll call: Mr. Plechner and Mr. Kurt Kreider
The following administrators were present: Dr. Martin Hudacs, Dr. Brian Bliss, Dr. Timothy Shrom, Mrs. Kay Bandy, Mr. Brian Booher, Mrs. Diane Boff, Mrs. Sandra Haines, Mr. Paul Gladfelter, Mrs. Christina McLaughlin, Mr. John Dolan, Mr. Brian Gallagher, Mrs. Stephanie Lininger, Mrs. Sandra Tucker, Mr. Keith Kaufman, Mr. Bruce Bennett, Mr. Jason McClune and Mr. Matt Kirchoff
Mr. Bender led the group in pledging allegiance to the flag. A moment of silence was observed.
An invitation to speak on agenda items was given by the president with no response.
Students of the Month - The students of the month were presented to and recognized by the Board. A list of the students can be found in the Supplement Book 0224-1263.
Tax Office Update - Assistant Business Manager, Sandra Tucker, gave the board an update presentation on the tax office. A copy of that presentation can be found in the Supplement Book 0224-1264.
Approval of Board Minutes - A motion was made by Mr. Roten and seconded by Mr. Chubb to approve the board meeting minutes from January 27, 2014 and February 3, 2014. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the minutes can be found in Supplement Book 0224-1265.
General Fund Report – Mr. Risk made a motion, seconded by Mr. Roten to approve General Fund Report. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the report can be found in the Supplement Book 0224-1266.
Capital Project Fund Report – Mr. Risk made a motion, seconded by Mr. Roten to approve Capital Project Fund Report. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the report can be found in the Supplement Book 0224-1267.
Cafeteria Report – The cafeteria report was presented for information only. A copy of the report can be found in the Supplement Book 0224-1268.
William Avis, Jr Scholarship Agreement - Mr. Risk made a motion, seconded by Mr. Roten to approve the William Avis, Jr. Scholarship Agreement. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the agreement can be found in the Supplement Book - 0224-1269.
Personnel – Mr. Roten made a motion, seconded by Mr. Musser to approve the following personnel report. All voted yes and the motion carried.
Resignations
Robert Mastandrea
Position: Custodial staff assigned to Solanco High School
With the District Since: November 2008
Reason: Retirement
Effective: April 1, 2014
Susan Fitzgerald
Position: Reading Specialist assigned to Quarryville Elementary School
With the District Since: August 2005
Reason: Retirement
Effective: End of the 2013-2014 school year
Carol Jones
Position: English Teacher assigned to Swift Middle School
With the District Since: September 1985
Reason: Retirement
Effective: End of the 2013-14 school year
Marie-Louise (MiMi) Baron
Position: Learning Support Teacher at Quarryville Elementary School
With the District Since: August 2005
Reason: Retirement
Effective: End of 2013-14school year
Constance Herr
Positions: Math Teacher at Swift Middle School
With the District Since: August 1979
Reason: Retirement
Effective: End of 2013-14 school year
Kelly Brandenberger
Position: Classroom Aide assigned to Clermont Elementary School
With the District Since: March 2009
Reason: Personal
Effective: February 21, 2014
Suzette Kemper
Position: Special Education Aide assigned to Quarryville Elem School
With the District Since: January 2014
Reason: Personal
Effective: February 26, 2014
Joyce Holloway
Position: Cafeteria
With the District Since: February 1990
Reason: Retiring
Effective: End of 2013-14 School Year
Dawn Kreider
Position: Field Hockey Coach
In Position Since: August 2013
Effective: immediately
Nikki Fisher
Position: JV Cheerleading Coach
In Position Since: August 2012
Effective: immediately
Employment
Shannon Lewis
Position: Personal Care Assistant assigned to Quarryville Elem School
Hourly Rate: $10/hour – 15 hours per week
Effective: January 30, 2014
Ashley McFadden
Position: Special Education Classroom Aide assigned to Providence ES
Hourly Rate: $10/hour – 29 hours per week
Replaces: Regina Grimasuckas
Effective: February 3, 2014
Substitutes
Amanda Barr — Lunchroom Monitor, Cafeteria, Classroom Aide
Dennis Kreider — Custodian, Athletic Field Maintenance
Building Committee - Upcoming projects were reviewed. A copy of the information can be found in the Supplement Book 0224-1270.
Curriculum Reports - The monthly reports were reviewed. Copies of the reports can be found in the Supplement Book 0224-1271.
Senior Class Trip - Mr. Risk made a motion, seconded by Mr. Musser to approve the senior class trip to Pocono Valley scheduled for June 2, 2014. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the information can be found in the Supplement Book 0224-1272.
Foreign Exchange Student - Mr. Roten made a motion, seconded by Mr. Musser to approve foreign exchange students. All voted yes and the motion carried. The information can be found in the Supplement Book 0224-1273.
Visiting Students - Mr. Roten made a motion, seconded by Mr. Musser, to approve visiting students from France during April 2014. All voted yes and the motion carried. A Copy of the information can be found in the Supplement Book - 0224-1274.
Policy 913 - A motion was made by Mr. Chubb and seconded by Mr. Musser to approve the final reading of Policy 913. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the updated policy can be found in the Supplement Book 0224-1275.
2013-2014 Calendar Changes - A motion was made by Mr. Roten and seconded by Mr. Ressler to approve the adjustments made to the 2013-2014 school calendar. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the calendar revisions can be found in the Supplement Book 0224-1276.
Nonresident Student - Mr. Musser made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ressler to approve Alexis Absher as a nonresident student to complete her senior year in the 2013-2014 school year. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the memo can be found in Supplement Book 0224-1277.
Dates to Remember:
March 3, 2014 – Agenda Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
March 7, 2014 – School IS IN SESSION (Weather Make Up Day)
March 17, 2014 – General Business Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Absent Board Members - Mr. Musser made a motion, seconded by Mr. Chubb to excuse the absence of Mr. Paul Plechner and Mr. Kurt Kreider. All voted yes and the motion carried.
Executive Session – Move into Executive Session – At 8:46 p.m., on motion by Mr. Musser, seconded by Mr. Roten and unanimous agreement by all, the Board members moved into Executive Session.
*At 9:21, Mr. Paul Plechner arrived and took his seat on the Board.
Move out of Executive Session – At 9:43 p.m., on motion by Mr. Musser, seconded by Mr. Roten, and unanimous agreement by all, the Board members moved out of Executive Session.
Adjournment – At 9:43 p.m. on motion by Mr. Musser, seconded by Mr. Roten, and unanimous agreement by all, the Board meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Brian Bliss, Assistant Superintendent