August 4, 2014 Minutes - 1 -

SOLANCO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of School Directors

August 4, 2014

The Board of School Directors of Solanco School District met at 7:30 p.m.; on Monday, August 4, 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. Monica Miller was present to take minutes.

The following Board members responded to roll call: Mr. Roten, Mr. Plechner, Mr. Chubb, Mr. Risk and Mr. Bender

The following Board members were absent from roll call: Mr. Justin Kreider, Mr. Musser, Mr. Kurt Kreider and Mr. Ressler

The following administrators were present: Dr. Brian Bliss, Dr. Robert Dangler, Dr. Timothy Shrom, Mrs. Kay Bandy, Mr. Brian Booher, Mrs. Diane Boff, Mr. David Beard, Mr. Paul Gladfelter, Mrs. Christina McLaughlin, Mr. John Dolan, Mr. Brian Gallagher, Mr. Matt Kirchoff, Mrs. Sandra Tucker, Mr. Keith Kaufman, Mr. Bruce Bennett and Mr. Jason McClune.

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.

Technology Task Force Presentation - Rebecca Gajecki gave the Board an update presentation on the Technology Task Force including the status of SVA, online and blended courses.

*At 7:44 p.m., Mr. Justin Kreider arrived and took his seat on the Board.

The June 16, 2014 agenda was reviewed.

Tax Collection Resolution - Mr. Plechner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kurt Kreider to approve the Tax Collector Resolution naming Timothy J. Shrom as tax collector. All voted yes and the motion carried. Information can be found in the Supplement Book 0602-1324.

Budget Resolutions - Mr. Plechner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Roten to approve the following budget resolutions:

2014-2015 Final Budget Resolutions

2014 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution

2014 Annual Tax Levy Resolution

All voted yes and the motion carried. Copies of the resolutions can be found Supplement Book 0602-1325.

Re-Appointment of Board Officers–Mr. Roten made a motion, seconded by Mr. Musser to reappoint Justin Kreider as Treasurer, Mr. Roten as Assistant Treasurer and Mr. Kurt Kreider as Assistant Secretary. All voted yes and the motion carried.

LCCTC Financing Acknowledgement – Mr. Risk made a motion, seconded by Mr. Plechner to acknowledge the third and final installment of the LCCTC Financing authorized in 2011. All voted yes and the motion carried.

Foreign Exchange Student - Mr. Kurt Kreider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Musser to approve Pauline Ouwerling, Netherlands as a foreign exchange student in the 2014-15 school year. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the information can be found in the Supplement Book 0602-1326.

Richard J. Caron Foundation - Mr. Plechner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Roten to approve the contract by and between Solanco School district and Richard J. Caron Foundation. All voted yes and the motion carried. Information can be found in the Supplement Book 0602-1327.


Bus Bid Award - Mr. Risk made a motion. Mr. Roten seconded the motion to approve the bus bid award as attached. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the information can be found in the Supplement Book 0602-1328.

Surplus and Obsolete Equipment - Mr. Roten made a motion, seconded by Mr. Plechner to approve the bid awards for surplus and obsolete equipment. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the awards can be found in the Supplement Book 0602-1329.

Summer College Credits - Mr. Kurt Kreider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Musser to permit student Matt McGarriston to take summer coursework. All voted yes and the motion carried. Information can be found in the Supplement Book 0602-1330.

Special Education Contract - Mr. Roten made a motion, seconded by Mr. Risk to approve the 2014-2015 special education contract. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the contracts can be found in the Supplement Book 0602-1331.

Real Estate Resolution - Mr. Risk made a motion, seconded by Mr. Plechner to approve the real estate resolution. All voted yes and the motion carried. A copy of the resolution can be found in the Supplement Book 0602-1332.

Personnel – Mr. Musser made a motion, seconded by Mr. Plechner to approve the following personnel report. All voted yes and the motion carried.

Resignations

Patricia Slaughter, Title I Classroom Aide assigned to Clermont ES
With the District Since: September 2013
Reason: Personal
Effective: End of the 2013-2014 School Year

Employment

Amber Rohrer, Grade 5 Teacher assigned to Bart-Colerain ES
Annual Salary: LTS, $44,676, Step 1, B, on the Solanco Salary Schedule
Replaces: Jenna Krieger while she is on leave
Effective: 2014-2015 School Year

Denise Deaven, Reading Specialist assigned to Quarryville ES
Annual Salary: PE, $55,792, Step 8, M, on 2014-2015 Solanco Salary Schedule
Replaces: Sue Fitzgerald
Effective: 2014-2015 School Year

Julie Gordon, Science Teacher assigned to Solanco High School
Annual Salary: TPE. $45,183, Step 2, B, on 2014-15 Solanco Salary Sched
Replaces: Ivan Haines
Effective: 2014-2015 School Year

Souzan Boules, Grade 4 Teacher assigned to Clermont Elementary School
Annual Salary: TPE, $46,656, Step 2, B + 12 on 2014-15 Salary Schedule
Replaces: Stephanie Gehman
Effective: 2014-2015 School Year

Phillip Cogdill, Emotional Support Teacher assigned to Providence ES
Annual Salary: TPE, $49,082, Step 3, M, on the 2014-15 Salary Schedule
Replaces: Nicole Klahold who moved to 5th grade assigned to Providence
Effective: 2014-2015 School Year

Jake Bongiovanni, Math Teacher assigned to Solanco High School
Annual Salary: TPE, $44,676, Step 1, B on the 2014-15 Salary Schedule
Replaces: Paul Zechman
Effective: 2014-2015 School Year

Traci Kut, Personal Care Assistant assigned to G.A. Smith Middle School
Hourly Rate: $10/hour – 29 hours per week
Replaces: New position required for student need
Effective: May 27, 2014

Stephanie Melhado, Special Education Classroom Aide assigned to Smith Hourly Rate: $10/hour – Up to 29 hours per week
Replaces: Deborah Taylor
Effective: May 27, 2014

Rachel Olszewski, Kindergarten Teacher assigned to Quarryville ES Annual Salary: LTS – $44,676, Step 1, B, on the 2014-15 Salary Schedule
Replaces: Rebecca Ecker
Effective: 2014-2015 School Year

Derek Null, Seasonal Employee assigned to Technology Department
Hourly Rate: $10/hour - Approx 30 hours per week
Effective Date: June 3, 2014

Volunteers

Matthew Boulden, Assistant Football
Tim Green, Assistant Football

Salary Schedule Adjustment

Chanel Haraseviat, hired on the Bachelor’s Degree level (5/19/2014), should be on the Bachelor’s plus 12 credit level ($46,149)

Tenure

The following teachers have been recommended for tenure:

Brittney Brown, Clermont Elementary School
Erin Brubaker, Solanco High School
Steven Haines, Solanco High School
Nicole Klahold, Providence Elementary School
Lindsey Orr, Providence Elementary School

Policies for First Reading - Mr. Roten made a motion and Mr. Plechner seconded the motion to approve the following policies for first reading. All voted yes and the motion carried. Policy 204, 220, 810.2, 913 and 916

QE Entrance and Weightroom Updates - Dr. Shrom and Dr. Hudacs updated the Board on the projects at Quarryville Elementary School and Solanco High School

Dates to Remember:
June 8, 2014 – Baccalaureate, 7:00 p.m.
June 11, 2014 – Graduation, 7:30 p.m.

Excuse Board Members and Executive Session - At 8:30 p.m, Mr. Musser made a motion, seconded by Mr. Roten to excuse the absence of Mr. Ressler and go into executive session. All voted yes and the motion carried.

Out of Executive Session - At 10:37 p.m. On motion by Mr. Risk and seconded by Mr. Musser, the Board moved out of executive session. All voted yes and the motion carried.

Judiciary - Mr. Plechner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Musser to approve the judiciary waiver for Student #2014201506. All voted yes and the motion carried.

Adjournment – At 10:40 p.m. on motion by Mr. Plechner, seconded by Mr. Musser, and unanimous agreement by all, the Board meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Monica M. Miller, School Board Secretary