OCTORARA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
WORK SESSION
February 14, 2011 – 7:30 p.m.
Middle School Multi-Purpose Room
DISCUSSION GUIDE
1. Lord’s Prayer
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Roll Call - Mr. Nelson Stolzfus is the only board member not present.
4. Presentations:
A. Dr. John Hagen –
Dr. John Hagan is a former board member has a presentation to make to the board. Dr. Hagan was a board member from 1967 to 1991. The last 15 years of his tenure on the board were as president. Spoke of working with Dr. McAdams. After leaving Octorara Dr. McAdams worked at a number of school districts and later wrote a book. Dr. Hagan reviewed the book and came to the conclusion that he would have benefited having the book when he was a school board member. Dr. Hagan presented a copy of Dr. McAdams book to each board member and asked them to hand the book to their successor when they leave the board. He thanked the board for their work.
B. Budget
Mr. Carsley. We received pricing on final bond. The final price came out favorably for the district. Interest rates came in our favor due to our improved credit rating. The change will have a positive impact on this year’s budget.
Copy of a letter dated 1/28 about Edujob funding. Another letter today discussing basic ed. state funding being reduced to 2006-07 levels. The change could have a $500K impact on the preliminary budget for this year.
Dr. Newcome remarked that the budget townhall meeting had roughly 26 people attendance last Thursday evening. Of the 26 people attending the meeting, 20 were members of the community. Most were regular board meeting attendees. 6 were new faces he hadn’t seen before. The presentation made was the same one made at the last board meeting. More town meetings will be scheduled.
March 14th meeting will have a new budget estimate.
President Bowman liked the back and forth format at Thursday’s townhall meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to get as much info out and educate people about the budget process.
The district will advertise future town meetings.
5. Visitors’ Comments - Agenda Items Only
6. Information Items:
An activity fee of $30.00 will be charged for participation in the Octorara Elementary School musical. The fee will cover performance rights and scripts, cast T-shirts, props and sets, and snacks for the participants.
7. Presentation of Agenda Items for the February 21, 2011 Regular Monthly Public Meeting:
A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the addition of the Imprest Fund to the contract for the remote deposit between Fulton Bank and the Octorara Area School District.
B. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the removal of tax liens on the mobile home parcels listed below. The Chester County Commissioners exonerated the parcels because the original mobile home has either been removed from the parcel or demolished.
Parcel 44040000150T $ 620.51
Parcel 44070004250T $ 741.11
Parcel 46040026021T $3,539.76
Resignation Approvals:
C. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the resignation, with regret, of Dr. Judy Curiel as a Spanish teacher at the Octorara Area High School for the purpose of retirement effective March 8, 2011. (Hired August 26, 1986.)
Hiring Approvals:
D. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the employment of Ms. Beth Reburn as an instructional assistant at the Primary Learning Center effective February 2, 2011 through May 2, 201l. Ms. Reburn’s rate will be $11.40 per hour.
E. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the employment of Ms. Bridget Marowski as a long term substitute Spanish teacher at the Octorara Area High School. Ms. Marowski’s salary will be $46,914 which is Step 1of the Bachelor’s Scale pro-rated from December 17, 2010 through the end of the 2010-2011 school year. (Replacing Judy Curiel who retired.)
Why is this prorated? Ms. Markowski has been working in the district since December. Dr. Curial has been on sick leave since December.
F. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the employment of Ms. Tammy Anthony as a long term substitute third grade teacher at the Octorara Elementary School effective approximately March 25, 2011 through the end of the 2010-2011 school year. Ms. Anthony’s rate will be $140 per day. (Replacing Dena Schott who will be on child rearing leave.)
G. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Heidi Griest’s request for unpaid medical leave from February 3, 2011 through May 2, 2011. Ms. Griest is an instructional assistant at the Primary Learning Center.
H. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Danielle Carmella’s request to extend her Family Medical Leave from February 14, 2011 through February 28, 2011.
I. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Matt Walton as a volunteer for the Octorara Area High School girls’ basketball program.
Mr. Walton is a parent of one of the players. He has been helping out due to illnesses on the coaching staff.
J. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following changes in salary due to graduate credits earned:
Sarah Callaway From M+30 ($58,909) to M+45 ($61,502) Step 2
Ashlee DiRocco From M+45 ($67,077) to M+60 ($70,154) Step 9
Jennifer Haldeman From M+30 ($65,733) to M+45 ($68,622) Step 10
Alysyn Hoffman From B+15 ($48,873) to M ($50,811) Step 1
Nick Kluge From M+30 ($59,654) to M+45 (62,298) Step 3
Matthew Livingood From M+45 ($62,298) to M+60 ($65,278) Step 3
Sarah Morrissey From B ($46,914) to B+15 ($48,873) Step 1
Nina Thwaites From M+45 ($72,259) to M+60 ($75,385) Step 10
Sally Welk From M+45 ($68,622) to M+60 ($71,591) Step 10
Kyle Whary From B ($47,664) to B+15 ($49,759) Step 2
Dana Young From M+15 ($59,100) to M+30 ($61,143) Step 5
Board Member Sam Ganow asked that in the future board members be told how long the applicant has been on the previous step.
8. Other Items/Concerns
9. Visitors’ Comments – General
10. Board Comments
Board Member John Malone - Finance committee meet this evening before the board meeting. State auditor is concerned about building and IT safety/security. Discussed collection of past due taxes, basic ed funding. There may be a reduction coming up.
A board member asked if volunteers subject to background checks – yes
Mr. Hume
· Budget town halls are a good idea. Word on the street are that people are appealing their property values. People don’t know how difficult it is to get funds. They need to understand there has been tremendous cuts at the district for a number of years.
· Also commented on the parent becoming a volunteer for a sports program. Asked if they must have some background in the sport.
· Board member John Malone spoke and stated the parent had experience with basketball
President Bowman. The boys basketball game well attended. The budget process is an ongoing process and we are constantly looking for cuts.
1st grade open house and musical this Thursday. Early learning center
11. Adjournment
Finance Committee Meeting – Monday, February 14, 2011 – 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room
Executive Session for personnel – Monday, February 14, 2011 – Following the Work Session in the Octorara District Office Conference Room
Facility Committee Meeting – Monday, February 21, 2011 – 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room
Policy Committee Meeting – Monday, February 21, 2011 – 7:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room
Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting – Monday, February 21, 2011– 7:30 p.m. in the Octorara Middle School Multi-Purpose Room
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