October 12, 1998

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Penn Manor School District was held on the above date in the All-Purpose Room of the Letort Elementary School. The meeting was called to order by the President, Ms. Sharron M. Herr, at 8:26 p.m. The following members were present: Jack H. Bleacher, Dr. Richard L. Frerichs, Sharron M. Herr, C. Willis Herr, Richard L. Hibshman, William L. Kreider, Donna Wert, and Kelly K. Withum. P. Wayne Fields was absent. Also present were Dr. Gary B. Campbell, Administrative Assistant for Instruction, Stephen B. Skrocki, Administrative Assistant for Business, Donald F. Stewart, Elementary Coordinator, and Dr. Michael D. Moskalski, Superintendent. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mr. Skrocki and was followed by the salute to the flag. Ms. Herr announced that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Penn Manor School District will be held on Monday, November 9, 1998, in the Media Center of the Penn Manor High School. Ms. Herr asked if there were any citizens’ comments. There were none at this time. Ms. Herr asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the September 14, 1998, meeting. There were none. It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mr. Kreider to approve the minutes as printed. This motion was unanimously passed by a voice vote. Dr. Moskalski updated the Board regarding the progress being made in the preparation for adoption of the Policy Manual. He stated the manual will be brought back to the Board for review prior to final adoption. Discussion ensued regarding the fact that information regarding Chapter IV will be added to the manual when it is passed, sections of the manual will be given to the original groups reviewing them for one last review, and the fact that future policies will be presented in the format being used in the manual. Dr. Moskalski also updated the Board regarding progress being made with regard to the athletic fields feasibility study. Dr. Moskalski informed the Board that the recent PSBA Leadership Conference was one of the best he has attended. He also informed the Board that our two student representatives to this conference will be in attendance at the November 9 School Board Meeting to share their thoughts regarding the conference with the Board. There was no report from student representatives to the Board this month. It was moved by Mr. Herr and seconded by Mr. Bleacher to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of September, 1998 as presented and to authorize payment of bills in the amounts of $2,058.36 dated August 28, 1998, $26,987.64 dated August 19, 1998, $28,776.16 dated September 2, 1998, $1,525.87 dated August 27, 1998, $147,244.75 dated August 27, 1998, $239,133.38 dated September 2, 1998, $7,034.00 dated September 2, 1998, $489,626.07 dated September 10, 1998, $278,843.01 dated September 16, 1998, $2,021.27 dated September 30, 1998, $449,929.97 dated September 18, 1998, $248,647.54 dated September 17, 1998, $141,849.94 dated September 22, 1998, $179,810.92 dated September 24, 1998, $457,914.83 dated September 30, 1998, $279,038.50 dated October 1, 1998, for a total of $2,980,442.21 from the General Fund; $157,418.46 dated September 28, 1998, for a total of $157,418.46 from the Cafeteria Account; $80,925.90 dated September 14, 1998, $117,532.00 dated September 24, 1998, $8,914.76 dated October 1, 1998, for a total of $207,372.66 from the Construction Fund; and payroll in the amounts of $487,653.07 dated September 2, 1998, $522,208.30 dated September 16, 1998, and $534,697.83 dated September 30, 1998. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. It was moved by Mr. Kreider and seconded by Mrs. Withum to approve the Revised Request for Section 1504 (Act 80) Exception as attached. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. It was moved by Mr. Kreider and seconded by Mr. Herr to approve the building handbooks as previously reviewed. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mr. Kreider to approve the Auditorium Technical Supervisor stipend to be paid in accordance with the attached sheet. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached pink sheet) It was moved by Mr. Bleacher and seconded by Ms. Herr to approve payment of the stipends listed below to the individuals cited for the positions of Science Department Coordinator. Lyon, Jeff - (K-8) $688 Roscoe, Linda - (9-12) $2064 The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mr. Kreider to approve for “Final Reading” the Classified Staff Development and Education Improvement Policy as shown on the attached sheets. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, no; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached lavender sheets) It was moved by Mr. Kreider and seconded by Mr. Hibshman to approve the tax exonerations as attached to the Minutes. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached green sheets) It was moved by Mr. Herr and seconded by Mr. Bleacher to approve a lease for land at Letort with David Hoover at $343 per year effective November 1, 1998 through October 31, 1999. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mr. Kreider to appoint the individuals listed below to the co-curricular positions cited for the 1998/99 school term with the stipend to be in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement. Football Equipment Manager..........................................Suzanne Bologa Basketball Assistant, Frosh Girls’.......................Jessica Stigelman Basketball Assistant, Frosh Boys’......................................Nate Harris Basketball, Head Frosh Girls’............................................Terence Robb Fall Play, Technical Supervisor (1/2 position).......Sean McKnight Fall Play, Technical Supervisor (1/2 position)..........James Knapp Fall Play, House Manager................................................Melissa Mintzer Peer Helper Advisor (Manor) (3/4 position)...............Sandra Brown Peer Helper Advisor (Manor) (1/4 position)..............Eileen Warner The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. It was moved by Mr. Bleacher and seconded by Ms. Herr to approve the individuals listed on the attached sheet for employment according to the terms listed. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached cherry sheet) It was moved by Mr. Herr and seconded by Ms. Herr to approve the individuals listed on the attached sheet for substitute teaching within the school district until such time that either the school district or the individual would opt to have their name deleted from the substitute teacher list. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached orchid sheet) It was moved by Mr. Bleacher and seconded by Mr. Kreider to grant Family Medical Leave to the following individual according to the terms listed: Rine, Kelly L. - leave to begin approximately January 4, 1999, and end approximately February 26, 1999 The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. It was moved by Mr. Hibshman and seconded by Mr. Kreider to accept the individuals listed on the attached sheet for employment or change in status(*) according to the terms listed. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached canary sheets) It was moved by Mr. Bleacher and seconded by Mr. Herr to accept the following resignation: Guscott, Diane - Secretary/Pequea Elementary - effective 11/2/98 This motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote. It was moved by Mr. Bleacher and seconded by Mr. Kreider to approve the Settlement Agreement and Release with Adams-Bickel Associates, Inc. per the attached sheets. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached buff sheets) It was moved by Mr. Herr and seconded by Mr. Kreider to approve a Supplemental Education Contract with Lancaster-Lebanon I.U.13 in the amount of $5,800 for an Instructor in the Home, Fran Lipski-Burns, for a MDS student for 1 hour per day, 5 days per week. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mrs. Withum to approve the Letter of Agreement with the Lancaster Guidance Center for Student Assistance Program services for the 1998/99 school year. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached ivory sheets) It was moved by Mr. Bleacher and seconded by Ms. Herr to award the bid for the Wide Area Network (WAN) to the firm listed on the attached bid tabulation. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached gray sheet) It was moved by Mr. Herr and seconded by Mr. Bleacher to do an Advance Refunding of the 1996 bond issue in 1998 with the understanding that we receive at least 1.5% of the prior issue. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, absent; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Richard L. Hibshman, yes; William L. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. It was moved by Mr. Bleacher and seconded by Mr. Herr to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. This motion was unanimously passed by a voice vote. Sharron M. Herr, President Dolores E. Warfel, Secretary