SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

St. Marys Area School District

Board of School Directors
Regular Meeting
April 8, 2013, 7:00 P.M.

Library, St. Marys Area High School

Minutes

 

  1. The St. Marys Area Board of School Directors held their regular meeting April 8, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the Library of the St. Marys Area High School.  The meeting was called to order by board president Robert Luchini.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Directors Present:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski.  Directors Absent:  James Baumgratz, Bryan Chiappelli.

    Others Present:  Anna Kearney, Cynthia M. FinGado, Joseph Collins, Josh Williams, Joe Schlimm, James Wortman, Robert Grumley, Christine Kuhar, Terry Straub, Mark Romain, Marty Mahan, a representative from The Daily Press and The DuBois Courier and two (2) visitors.
  4. Comments from visitors including comments on federal programs.
  5. Presentation – Alicia Gerg and Matthew Quesenberry gave a presentation to the board on their recent AP Economics trip to New York City
  6. Superintendent’s Comments
  7. Minutes from the workshop meeting on March 7, 2013 and the regular meeting on March 11, 2013 were approved.

    Motion by John Healy, seconded by James Herzing – motion carried by a voice vote of all members present.
  8. The treasurer’s and cafeteria reports for February 2013 were approved.

    Motion by John Mulcahy, seconded by Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried by a voice vote of all members present.
  9. Approved Payment of Bills

                General Fund                 April 2013 and office checks for March 2013
                Payroll Fund                  March 2013
                Cafeteria Fund               February 2013

    Motion by James Herzing, seconded by John Healy; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
  10. Board Procedures
  1. May Board Meeting Date

    Approved changing the date for May’s regular board meeting to May 9, 2013.

    Motion by Patricia Rezmerski, seconded by James Herzing; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
  2. Resolution

    Approved a resolution authorizing the Superintendent of St. Marys Area School District to sign any and all contracts, agreements, grants and/or licenses with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.  (Attachment No. 1)

    Motion by John Mulcahy, seconded by Patricia Rezmerski; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
  3. Administrator Compensation Plan

    Approved the Administrator Compensation Plan for the 2013-2014, 2014-2015, and 2015-2016 schools years as per Attachment No. 11.

    Motion by Patricia Rezmerski, seconded by John Mulcahy; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
  4. Business Affairs

 

  1. Cen-Clear Child Services Agreement

    Approved the agreement between Cen-Clear Child Services, Inc., and the St. Marys Area School District.  (Attachment No. 2)

    Motion by John Healy, seconded by James Herzing; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
  2. General School Affairs
  1. Support Organizations

 

  1. Approved the request to start a Skilled Trades Booster Association Club at the St. Marys Area High School for the remainder of the 2012-2013 and into the 2013-2014 school years.  (Attachment No. 3)

    Motion by Patricia Rezmerski, seconded by Matthew Quesenberry; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
  2. The following support organizations have submitted necessary information for the 2012-2013 school year as required under Policy No. 915.  (For Information Only)

                St. Marys Dugout Boosters                                  (Attachment No. 4)
                SMAHS Lady Dutch Softball Boosters       (Attachment No. 5)
                St. Marys Area Track & Field Boosters      (Attachment No. 6)
  3. Transportation
  1. School Vehicle Driver

    Danny Salley was approved as a vehicle driver for Anthony Muccio School Transportation.

    Motion by James Herzing, seconded by Patricia Rezmerski; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.


  2. Student Activities
  3. Field Trip

 

    1. The request for HOSA Club students to attend the State Conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on April 17-19, 2013 was approved.  Approximately fourteen (14) students will participate.

      Motion by John Mulcahy, seconded by Patricia Rezmerski; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
    2. The St. Marys Area High School senior class trip to Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio on    May 28, 2013 was approved.  Approximately one hundred (100) students will participate.

      Motion by Patricia Rezmerski, seconded by Matthew Quesenberry; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
    3. Approval was given one (1) student to attend the PMEA All State Band Festival in Erie, Pennsylvania on April 17-20, 2013.

      Motion by James Herzing, seconded by John Mulcahy; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
    4. Approved the St. Marys Area High School Marching Band trip to Florida during the Spring of 2014.

      Motion by Patricia Rezmerski, seconded by John Mulcahy; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
  1. Buildings and Grounds
  1. Use of Facilities

    Approval for use of St. Marys Area High School Cafeteria on Sunday, April 14, 2013, from 9:30am-11:00am for breakfast to feed National Honor Society participants in trash pickup was given.

    Motion by James Herzing, seconded by Patricia Rezmerski; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
  2. Personnel

    Approved personnel actions as listed.  All employment approvals are provisional for thirty days pending receipt of Act 151 and Act 34 clearance documentation and pre-employment drug testing if applicable.
    1. Leaves of Absence

      Four (4) leaves of absence were approved.
    2. Hire, Support Personnel

      Name:                               Dominic Chiappelli
      Address:                            Weedville, Pennsylvania
      Position:                             Part Time Computer Technician
      Terms:                               $8.50 per hour, no more than 20 hours/week
      Effective:                          April 8, 2013
      Degree:                              AS-Technology Networking
      Experience Present:             Brockway School District – technology intern
      Experience: 1 Year:             C/G Electrodes – engineering intern
      Experience: 2 Year:             St. Joseph’s Church - groundskeeper
      Building:                             All
    3. Hire, Supplemental Contracts, 2012-2013 School Year

      Name:                   Michelle Brooks
      Position:                 Asst. Varsity Dance Coach
      Terms:                   $486.00 (Renew)

      Name:                   Michael Buchheit
      Position:                 Asst. Track Coach – Jr. High
      Terms:                   $805.00 (Renew) ½ contract

      Name:                   David Fordoski
      Position:                 Asst. Track Coach – Head Jr. High Coach
      Terms:                   $1,323.00 (Renew)

      Name:                   Rachel Schreiber
      Position:                 Asst. Track Coach – Jr. High
      Terms:                   $630.00 (Renew) ½ contract
    4. Hire, Supplemental Contracts, 2013-2014 School Year

      Name:                   Justina Cesa
      Position:                 Head Cheerleading Coach
      Terms:                   $2,315.00 (Renew)

      Name:                   Susan Lepovetsky
      Position:                 Head Girls Tennis Coach
      Terms:                   $1,970.00 (Renew)

      Name:                   Russ Micale
      Position:                 Head Boys Soccer Coach
      Terms:                   $2,681.00 (Renew)

      Name:                   Cindy Schuster
      Position:                 Head Cross Country Coach
      Terms:                   $1,470.00 (Renew)



      Name:                   Joseph Schlimm
      Position:                 Head Football Coach
      Terms:                   $5,800.00 (Renew)

      Name:                   Johanna Schmidt
      Position:                 Head Girls Soccer Coach
      Terms:                   $2,205.00 (Renew)

      Name:                   Erica Vogt
      Position:                 Head Volleyball Coach
      Terms:                   $2,553.00 (Renew)

      Name:                   Daniel Vollmer
      Position:                 Head Golf Coach
      Terms:                   $1,875.00 (Renew)
    5. Hire, Professional Substitute Personnel, 2012-2013 Contract Pay Rate

      Name:                               David Herbstritt
      Address:                            St. Marys, Pennsylvania
      Effective:                          March 13, 2013
      Degree:                              BS - Education
      Certification:                                   Elementary
      University:                         Clarion University of Pennsylvania
      Experience Present:             St. Marys Beverage – salesman
      Experience: 1 Year:             City of St. Marys – park activities coordinator
      Building:                             All

      Name:                               Nathan Shaffer
      Address:                            Brockport, Pennsylvania
      Effective:                          March 13, 2013
      Degree:                              BS - Education
      Certification:                                   Mid-Level Mathematics
      University:                         Clarion University of Pennsylvania
      Experience Present:             Veolia Environmental – maintenance summer worker
      Experience: 1 Year:             NCRPDC – crew leader
      Experience: 2 Year:             Brockway School District – maintenance summer worker
      Building:                             All

      Name:                               Terri Smith
      Address:                            St. Marys, Pennsylvania
      Effective:                          April 8, 2013
      Degree:                              BS - Education
      Certification:                                   Elementary
      University:                         Gannon University
      Experience Present:             St. Marys Catholic Middle School - teacher
      Building:                             All

    6. Hire, Support Substitutes 2012-2013 Pay Rate, $7.25 per hour

      Name:                               Jill Riekofsky
      Address:                            St. Marys, Pennsylvania
      Position:                             Substitute Cafeteria Worker, Classroom Aide
      Effective:                          March 15, 2013
      Experience Present:             Advanced Thermal Products - laborer
      Experience: 1 Year:             Village Peddler – waitress
      Experience: 2 Year:             Kopper Kettle – cook, dishwasher
      Building:                             All

      Name:                               Joyce Salada
      Address:                            Kersey, Pennsylvania
      Position:                             Substitute Cafeteria Worker, Classroom Aide
      Effective:                          April 8, 2013
      Experience Present:             DuBois Nursing Home - CNA
      Experience: 1 Year:             Burke’s Home Center – advertising manager
      Building:                             Fox Township Elementary School

      Motion by John Mulcahy, seconded by James Herzing; voting yes:  John Healy, James Herzing, Charles Liptak, Robert Luchini, John Mulcahy, Matthew Quesenberry, Patricia Rezmerski – motion carried.
    7. Student Teachers, 2013-2014 School Year (For Information Only)
                                                                                                             School/
      University                Student                   Subject           Dates         grade            Teacher

      Pitt @
      Bradford                  V. Olivio                 elementary      8/19-10/7     SSM-K         Gorman

      Pitt @
      Bradford                  M. Quattrone         health/ped       8/19-10/7       HS               Loudon
  3. Board Discussion

    An executive session to discuss personnel, student discipline and pending litigation was held immediately following adjournment.
  4. Adjournment

    Motion by James Herzing, seconded by John Mulcahy -- meeting adjourned 7:13PM

 

 

 

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Board President, Robert Luchini

 

 

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Board Secretary, Cynthia M. FinGado