Penn Manor- School Board Minutes

December 6, 1999

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Penn Manor School District was held on the above date in the Board Room of the Manor Middle School. The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Jack H. Bleacher, at 8:26 p.m.

The following members were present: Jack H. Bleacher, P. Wayne Fields, Richard L. Frerichs, Sharron M. Herr, C. Willis Herr, Donna J. Wert, and Kelly K. Withum. William L. Kreider was absent. Also present were Dr. Gary B. Campbell, Administrative Assistant for Instruction, Mr. Stephen B. Skrocki, Administrative Assistant for Business, and Donald F. Stewart, Elementary Coordinator.

The meeting was opened with prayer by Mrs. Wert 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, January 10, 2000, in the All-Purpose Room of the Hambright Elementary School.

Dr. Campbell updated the Board with regard to the loss of Diane Vickers husband, James, in a hunting accident and the death of John Berry’s father. He then reviewed the organization of the School Board, its purpose, and the participation of student representatives for those in attendance. He stated that individuals serving on the Board are not paid and that serving on the Board is both challenging and rewarding. Dr. Campbell offered to answer any questions individuals in the audience might have regarding the School Board following the meeting.

Mr. Bleacher asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the November 8, 1999, School Board Meeting. There were none. It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mr. Fields to approve the minutes as printed. This motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote.

Mr. Herr made a motion to appoint Dr. Frerichs to serve as Temporary Chairperson for the reorganization portion of the Board meeting. Mrs. Withum seconded this motion. Dr. Frerichs was appointed to serve as Temporary Chairperson by a unanimous voice vote. He then administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Board members Donald Anderson, Sharron Herr, Patrick Kline,

Jeffrey Kreider, Donna Wert, and Kelly Withum. The new Board members presented their Certificates of Election at this time.

Mrs. Kelly Withum then made a motion nominating Mr. C. Willis Herr as President of the Board. This motion was seconded by Ms. Sharron Herr. Dr. Frerichs asked for other nominations to the office of President. There were none. Nominations were closed on a motion by Mrs. Withum and a second by Mr. Fields. Mr. Herr was appointed President by a unanimous voice vote.

Mrs. Withum then made a motion nominating Dr. Richard L. Frerichs as Vice President of the Board. This motion was seconded by Ms. Sharron Herr. Dr. Frerichs asked for other nominations to the office of Vice President. There were none. Nominations were closed on a motion by Mr. Fields and a second by Mrs. Wert. Dr. Frerichs was appointed Vice President by a unanimous voice vote.

Mr. Herr then took his position as President of the Board. He asked that Mr. Bleacher, former Board member and President of the Board, step forward. Dr. Campbell recognized Mr. Bleacher and his accomplishments and contributions as member of the Penn Manor School Board. He also read a proclamation presented to Mr. Bleacher. Mr. Herr then presented Mr. Bleacher with a plaque and made comments regarding Mr. Bleacher’s outstanding character and handling of matters during his tenure on the Board and as Board President. Mr. Bleacher then stated that his eight years have been a learning experience and thanked everyone for their friendship and kindness.

Mr. Herr asked if there were any Citizen’s Comments. Mr. David Milisock, 102 Spring Meadow Lane, Washington Boro asked what the outcome was with regard to Act 50. Mr. Skrocki then reviewed the recommendations and conclusion of the Act 50 Investigative Committee and agreed to fax these recommendations and conclusions to Mr. Milisock.

Jon Ichter, senior student representative, then informed the Board that the end of the second marking period was approaching. He said he and other students are looking forward to switching classes at the end of January. Jon then shared information regarding the recent Athletic Wall of Honor Banquet. He stated that students are looking forward to the upcoming basketball season. Julie Pohlman, junior student representative, then shared information regarding the Serteen involvement with the food basket project, Dress Down Day, and the Heart Walk and Blood Drive which she said went very well. Julie stated that homeroom meetings were still being run and that the Fall Play went well and had good attendance.

Board committee assignments were then discussed with the following assignments being made: 1)Judicial Review Committee - P. Wayne Fields, Jeffrey G. Kreider, Donna J. Wert, Patrick T. Kline (alternate) - one year term expiring December 31, 2000; 2)Meet and Discuss - Dr. Richard L. Frerichs, Mr. P. Wayne Fields, Mrs. Kelly K. Withum - one year term expiring December 31, 2000; 3)Transportation Committee - Mr. C. Willis Herr, Mrs. Donald H. Anderson, Mrs. Kelly K. Withum - one year term expiring December 31, 2000; 4) Lancaster County Career & Technology Center Joint Operating Committee - Patrick T. Kline and Jeffrey G. Kreider (alternate) - elected yearly; 5) PSBA Legislative Representative - Ms. Sharron M. Herr and Mrs. Kelly K. Withum (alternate) - one year term; 6) Lancaster Academy - Mrs. Donna J. Wert and Patrick T. Kline (alternate) - elected yearly. Remaining committee assignments will be made in January.

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Ms. Herr to approve Mrs. Donna J. Wert as the third Board member to sign checks and to list her as the approved individual in Item 12 of the December School Board Meeting Agenda as such. This motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote.

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mrs. Withum to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of November, 1999, as presented and to authorize payment of bills in the amounts of $22,175.10 dated November 2, 1999, $102,778.18 dated November 8, 1999, $91,444.70 dated November 9, 1999, $257,638.01 dated November 10, 1999, $1,740,770.99 dated November 12, 1999, $18,494.99 dated November 16, 1999, $1,526,327.49 dated November 22, 1999, and $434,973.28 dated November 24, 1999, for a total of $4,194,602.74 from the General Fund; $121,824.04 dated November 8, 1999, and $49,108.01 dated November 15, 1999, for a total of $170,932.05 from the Cafeteria Fund; various payments made from the Capital Reserve Fund in the amount of $47,437.74, and payroll in the amounts of $529,837.92 dated November 10, 1999, and $557,884.68 dated November 24,1999. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes (abstaining on check #56178); C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Ms. Herr and seconded by Mrs. Withum to appoint Mr. George T. Brubaker, member of the law firm of HARTMAN, UNDERHILL & BRUBAKER, as solicitor for the school district for the calendar year 2000 at the rate of $115 per hour. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes;

Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mrs. Wert to elect Stephen Skrocki and Christopher Johnston (Alternate) as representatives to the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Mrs. Withum and seconded by Mr. Fields to appoint Dr. Gary B. Campbell to the position of Substitute Superintendent effective immediately through June 30, 2000, or until a permanent superintendent is named. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mr. Fields to approve the attached Revised Administrative Guidelines and Forms regarding Non-Prescription Medication. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached pink sheets)

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mrs. Withum to approve the following new high school course offerings:

Guitar
Government and Economics
Women’s Health Issues
Advanced Physical Education/Sports Officiating
Study Skills/Computer Keyboarding/Family and Consumer Science
Standards
SAT/PSSA Prep Graduation Project/Family and Consumer Science
Standards

The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Mr. Fields and seconded by Mrs. Withum to approve the proposed changes in the Honors Program as attached. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes;
Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.
(see attached orchid sheets)

It was moved by Ms. Herr and seconded by Mr. Fields to approve for “Final Reading” the attached compensated Professional Leave Policy. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached buff sheets)

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mrs. Wert to approve increasing the substitute teacher rate to $100 per day (formerly $85 per day) effective January 3, 2000. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Mr. Fields and seconded by Mrs. Withum to approve the tax exonerations as attached to the Minutes. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.
(see attached green sheets)

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Ms. Herr to approve the budget transfers listed on the attached sheets. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.
(see attached ivory sheets)

It was moved by Mrs. Withum and seconded by Ms. Herr to approve the action of the Judicial Review Committee as listed on the attached sheet. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached lavender sheet)

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Ms. Herr to adopt a resolution to be forwarded to the depositories authorizing the newly elected Board President and Vice President and one Board member, Donna J. Wert, to
sign the checks on behalf of the school district. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mr. Fields to approve the revised attached fee schedule for professional employees found in Article XIV, Part D, #4(a) of the Negotiated Agreement titled Cost of Coverage and for classified staff. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached cherry sheet)

It was moved by Mr. Fields and seconded by Mrs. Wert to approve setting the Business Mileage Rate, as established by the Internal Revenue Service, at 32.5 cents effective January 1, 2000. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mr. Fields to approve the appointment of Donna J. Wert as representative to the Lancaster Academy Joint Operating Committee and Patrick T. Kline as alternate. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Mrs. Withum and seconded by Mr. Fields to approve Equitable Life (Vaughn Shope, Agent) to provide Tax Sheltered Annuities to Penn Manor School District employees effective December 6, 1999. This motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote.

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Ms. Herr to grant Family Medical Leave to the individual listed below according to the terms listed:

Shaffer, Eileen - Family Medical Leave from September 13, 1999,
to November 9, 1999

The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr,
yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Mr. Fields and seconded by Dr. Frerichs to grant Intermittent Family Medical Leave to the individuals listed according to the terms listed:

Althouse, Susan A. - Intermittent Family Medical Leave to begin
January 4, 2000 to June 2, 2000

Brown, Louise S. - Intermittent Family Medical Leave to begin
November 5, 1999, and end November 4, 2000

The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved Mr. Fields and seconded Mr. Anderson to appoint the individuals listed below to the co-curricular positions cited for the 1999/00 school term with the stipend to be in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement.

Fall Play, Costume Coordinator................................................Susan Rettew
Basketball, Boys JV Head.............................................................Nassar Salim
Basketball, Boys Freshman Head..........................................Streeter Stuart
Basketball, Boys Freshman Assistant...........................................Dan Myers

The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mr. Fields to appoint the individuals listed below to the co-curricular positions cited for the 1999/00 school term with the stipend to be in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement with the understanding that the number of participants warrant an assistant coach.

Wrestling, Freshman Assistant.............................................P. J. Ondeck
Wrestling, Freshman Assistant......................................Nick Yackaneck

The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, no; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Mr. Fields 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: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached turquoise sheet)

It was moved by Mrs. Withum and seconded by Mr. Kreider 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: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached canary sheet)

It was moved by Mrs. Wert and seconded by Mr. Fields to employ David Solon as Technology Systems Technician at an annual salary of $40,000 effective 11/30/99 pending receipt of clearances. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Mr. Kreider and seconded by Dr. Frerichs to accept the following resignation:

Clawges, James - part-time custodian/Pequea Elementary -
effective 11/19/99

This motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote.

It was moved by Mrs. Wert and seconded by Ms. Herr to approve 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: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron
M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached salmon sheet)

It was moved by Dr. Frerichs and seconded by Mr. Anderson to appoint the law firm of Kegel Kelin Almy & Grimm LLP as special counsel for electric generation facility taxation as per the attached summary. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. 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. Anderson to approve the individuals listed on the attached sheet to the positions of ticket takers, ticket sellers, timers, and scorers for winter co-curricular sports with the stipend to be in accordance with the Board approved schedule of payment dated 10/7/96. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes. (see attached white sheet)

It was moved by Ms. Herr and seconded by Dr. Frerichs to file an assessment appeal with the Lancaster county Court of Common Pleas for the following parcels:

Map Number Owner Appealed Assessment
430-21J/9/2 PP&L $5,419,600
410-15H/9/27 Marko Alvarez $378,900
120-17J/7/24 John Gerdy & Follin Smith $704,900

The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. 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 appointment of Patrick T. Kline as representative to the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center and Jeffrey G. Kreider as alternate. The following call vote was taken on this motion: Donald H. Anderson, yes; P. Wayne Fields, yes; Richard L. Frerichs, yes; Sharron M. Herr, yes; C. Willis Herr, yes; Patrick T. Kline, yes; Jeffrey G. Kreider, yes; Donna J. Wert, yes; and Kelly K. Withum, yes.

It was moved by Mr. Fields and seconded by Dr. Frerichs to adjourn at 9:21 p.m. This motion was approved by a passed voice vote.

C. Willis Herr, President Dolores E. Warfel, Secretary