| February 8, 1999 |
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 Pequea Elementary School. The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Jack H. Bleacher, at 8:22 p.m. The following members were present: Jack H. Bleacher, P. Wayne Fields, Dr. Richard L. Frerichs, Sharron M. Herr, C. Willis Herr, Richard L. Hibshman, William L. Kreider, Donna J. Wert, and Kelly K. Withum. Also present were Dr. Gary B. Campbell, Administrative Assistant for Instruction, Mr. 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. Kreider and was followed by the salute to the flag. Mr. Bleacher announced that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Penn Manor School District will be held on Monday, March 8, 1999, in the All-Purpose Room of the Eshleman Elementary School. Mr. Bleacher asked if there were any citizens’ comments. There were none at this time. Mr. Bleacher asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the January 11, 1999, meeting. There were none. It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mr. Hibshman to approve the minutes as printed. This motion was unanimously passed by a voice vote. Dr. Moskalski distributed materials to the Board for their review. He asked that they get back to him with any questions they might have. Dr. Moskalski reviewed the State budget and the subsidy that Penn Manor would receive. He updated with regard to vouchers and the 63.6 million dollars placed in the State budget for this item. This is a program that will cover five years in specific locations. Lancaster County is one of those locations. The proposed Read to Succeed program was discussed. Dr. Moskalski stated that he hopes we can generate some grant money from this program since it closely fits Penn Manor’s Reading Recovery program. He has invited legislators to meet with him and discuss our proposal. Mr. Herr asked that Board members take note of the fact that approval of gambling in Pennsylvania is being included in the area of education budget. He stated that he is against approving the gambling portion of the education budget. Dr. Moskalski informed the Board that Penn Manor has received a check from the Career & Technology Center for the asbestos money. The Board was asked to complete the Statement of Financial Interests which Dr. Moskalski had distributed and return it to his office. Miss Mindish recognized the Penn Manor Marching Unit and their successes this year and read the proclamation recognizing them by the State Senate. She then introduced Mr. Reddig who reviewed the highlights of the Marching Unit’s accomplishments, acknowledged the “student leadership team”, and thanked everyone for their support of the music program. Mr. Bleacher expressed the Board’s appreciation for the positive recognition Penn Manor has received because of the Marching Unit’s performance. He thanked them for their fine work. Miss Mindish then introduced Mr. Gus Birchler who recognized Tyler Swanson, recipient of the Start Star Keystone In Agri-Business Award, and his parents, and reviewed the accomplishments of the Agriculture Department and its students. Tyler then thanked the Board for inviting him and reviewed what the Agriculture program has done for him. Mr. Bleacher congratulated Tyler and stated how proud the Board is when they see a Penn Manor student recognized for their efforts and accomplishments. In the absence of student representatives, Miss Mindish informed the Board that first semester finals are complete. She said the taking of finals was a good experience for students and she feels certain students will take them more seriously next semester. Miss Mindish also informed the Board that state assessment tests are next week. It was moved by Mr. Herr and seconded by Mrs. Withum to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of January, 1999 as presented and to authorize payment of bills in the amounts of $42,566.05 dated January 8, 1999, $245,323.74 dated January 6, 1999, $233,668.96 dated January 7, 1999, $44,495.68 dated January 14, 1999, $398,359.82 dated January 20, 1999, $42,058.08 dated January 21, 1999, $379,292.00 dated January 28, 1999, and $377,239.54 dated January 28, 1999, for a total of $1,763,003.87 from the General Fund; $97,267.72 dated January 15, 1999, and $41,609.40 dated January 27, 1999, for a total of $138.877.12 from the Cafeteria Account; $130,086.01 dated January 14, 1999, and $7,563.17 dated January 21, 1999, for a total of $137,649.18 from the 1996 Construction Fund; and payroll in the amounts of $493,654.06 dated January 20, 1999, and $505,871.44 dated February 3, 1999. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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. Hibshman to approve an increase in the Tax Certification Fee from $5 to $10 per certification effective March 1, 1999. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 Ms. Herr to approve the textbooks listed on the attached sheet for use beginning with the 1999/2000 school term. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 sheet) It was moved by Mr. Kreider and seconded by Mr. Hibshman to approve the revised fixed insurance premium fee schedule for classified employees. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 salmon sheets) It was moved by Mrs. Withum and seconded by Mr. Bleacher to approve the criteria and nomination format to be used for nomination and approval for inclusion on the Penn Manor Distinguished Awards Wall of Honor as amended. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 sheets) It was moved by Mr. Hibshman and seconded by Mrs. Wert to approve the 1999/2000 School Calendar per the attached sheet. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 tan sheet) It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mrs. Withum to grant permission to use Lancaster-Lebanon I.U.13 to conduct a high school evaluation. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 budget transfers listed on the attached sheets. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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. Kreider and seconded by Mr. Fields 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, yes; 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. Fields and seconded by Mr. Hibshman to approve the action of the Judicial Review Committee as listed on the attached sheet. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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. Herr and seconded by Mr. Kreider to approve for “Final Reading” the Athletic Director Job Description as amended. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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. Hibshman and seconded by Mr. Bleacher to award the bid for CD-ROM Towers 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, yes; 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 Mrs. Wert and seconded by Mr. Hibshman to approve the Year 2000 Readiness Plan as previously distributed. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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. Fields to approve advertising for the bid of carpet replacement in the Manor Middle School Library, Principal’s Office and Administrative Offices. This motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote. It was moved Mr. Herr and seconded by Mr. Kreider to authorize the closing of the Employee Benefit Account, Account #98-F013-01-9, at the Fulton Bank. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 adoption of the Policy Manual as previously distributed. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 setting of the Business Mileage Rate, as established by the Internal Revenue Service, at .31 cents per mile effective April 1, 1999. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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. Fields and seconded by Mrs. Wert to approve advertising for the bid of the following items: Art Supplies Athletic Supplies Instructional Supplies Technology Education supplies This item was passed by a unanimous voice vote. It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Ms. Herr to approve for “First Reading” the Department/Program Coordinator Job Description as attached. This item was passed by a unanimous voice vote. (see attached lavender sheets) It was moved by Mrs. Withum and seconded by Ms. Herr to accept the resignation of the following individual as listed. Fryling, Jodi E. - secondary professional employee - formerly approved for January 21, 1999 - resignation now effective January 28, 1999. This item was passed by a unanimous voice vote. It was moved by Mr. Hibshman and seconded by Mr. Herr to grant Family Medical Leave and Child Rearing Leave to the individual listed below according to the terms listed. Gingerich, Karen K. - Family Medical Leave to begin approxi- mately January 26, 1999, and end with the commencement of Child Rearing Leave which will begin approximately April 19, 1999, and end with the start of the 1999/2000 school year. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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. Fields and seconded by Mr. Bleacher to grant Child Rearing Leave to the individual listed below according to the terms listed. Miller, Jackie J. - Child Rearing Leave to begin February 3, 1999, and end with the start of the second semester of the 1999/2000 school year. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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. Bleacher to accept the individuals listed on the attached sheet for employment according to the conditions listed. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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. Kreider and seconded by Mrs. Wert 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, yes; 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 turquoise sheet) It was moved by Mr. Fields and seconded by Mr. Bleacher to appoint the individual listed below to the co-curricular position cited for the 1998/99 school term with the stipend to be in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement. Girls’ Soccer, Assistant Varsity..........................................Kelly Scott Sanger The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 Mrs. Wert and seconded by Mr. Hibshman to accept the following resignation: Keemer, Terry - custodian/Conestoga - effective 1/29/99 This item was passed by a unanimous voice vote. It was moved by Mr. Kreider and seconded by Mr. Bleacher to grant Family Medical Leave to the individual listed below according to the terms listed. LaCon, Cindy - Family Medical Leave to begin January 29, 1999, and end April 22, 1999, with an unpaid leave of absence to the close of the 1998/99 school year. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 as moved by Mr. Bleacher and seconded by Ms. Herr 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, yes; 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 white sheet) It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mrs. Wert to award Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 Catalog Discount Bids to the vendors listed on the attached bid tabulation. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 goldenrod sheet) It was moved by Mr. Herr and seconded by Mr. Bleacher to tentatively approve the Cisco Networking Academies Curriculum at the high school. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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 salmon sheet) It was moved by Mr. Hibshman and seconded by Mr. Fields to approve the following student, having met the criteria as set forth in our Non-resident Student Policy, as a Tuition Free Senior effective February 2, 1999, for the remainder of the 1998/99 school year. Mia Markley The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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. Fields to approve a Supplemental Special Education Contract with Lancaster-Lebanon I.U.13 in the amount of $2,900 for an Instructor in the Home, Danielle Calnan, for 5 hours per week beginning January 26, 1999, for the remainder of the 1998/99 school year. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Jack H. Bleacher, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; 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. Fields and seconded by Mr. Bleacher to adjourn at 9:17 p.m. This motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote. Jack H. Bleacher, President Dolores E. Warfel, Secretary |
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