Minutes
of the
KUTZTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, October 15, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
The
Board of Directors of Kutztown Area School District met for the regular board
meeting on Monday, Monday, October 15, 2007 at 7:30 p.m., in the library of the
Senior High School pursuant to due notice to board members and the public.
Also Dr. Brenda Winkler, Joseph Pugliese, Nick Lazo, Karen
Connaghan, Lorraine Felker, Barb
Present Richard, Rikki Clark, Lu Palmer, James Brown, James
Orwig, Sallie Ann Yerger, Michelle Park-Reading Eagle, Cleotilde Hernandez,
AnnMarie Quirk, Danielle Schaffer, Joe Danver, Jessica Heinbach, Candance
Canty, Kadi Rodgers, Joann Buffum, Susan McLellan, Scott McLellan, Linda Baly,
Matt Brett, John Noll, Lou Cottone, Julie Kindig
Welcome President
Vymazal welcomed guests and opened the meeting with a moment of silence
and
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
He asked everyone to sign the attendance book and mark their concern
next to their name. He requested
that anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item please raise his/her hand to be
recognized. The meeting was tape-recorded.
Approval Motion made by Pat Bealer, seconded by Bill Yurvati,
to approve the minutes
Of
Minutes for the
September 17, 2007 and October 1, 2007 school board meetings.
Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Reppert,
Churchman)
Motion carried.
TreasurerÕs Motion
made by Pat Bealer, seconded by Dan Walter, to accept the treasurerÕs
Report report of the general fund.
Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Reppert,
Churchman)
Motion
carried.
Ratification Motion
made by Pat Bealer, seconded by Dennis Ritter, to ratify for payment the
of General general account bills in the amount of $342,758.48.
Account Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Reppert,
Churchman)
Motion
carried.
Approval Motion
made by Pat Bealer, seconded by Al Darion, to approve for payment
of General the general account bills in the amount of
$391,227.47.
Account Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2
(Reppert, Churchman)
Motion carried.
SuptÕs Dr.
Winkler welcomed the Kutztown University students from an administration course
to the
Report meeting.
Dr.
Winkler congratulated Erika Yurvati for her participation in the state level
Presidential Leadership program, which allowed her to qualify for the national
level.
Dr.
Winkler recognized the post-season sports programs that were able to attend
districts playoffs, such as golf, tennis, soccer, and cross-country. She stated how proud she was that the
students are able to do so well in both academics and extra-curricular
activities.
Finally,
Dr. Winkler publicly commended teachers and administration for working with
students to be proactive regarding the protester situation last Tuesday. She also wanted to commend students for
being so cooperative.
Committee EIT Ms. Bealer reported that the committee will meet next
month.
Reports Pat
Bealer
BCTC Ms.
Bealer reported that the committee meeting was very interesting. Marlon Miller
Carl Ziegler was recognized for his contributions and they changed classifications
for a few
employees.
There were also students in attendance were spoke regarding a
competition
in Kansas City.
ECC There
was a meeting Monday, October 8.
Pat
Bealer
BCIU Paster
Ritter reported that the IU provided the State of the Unit Report, which was
Dennis Ritter the meetingÕs primary presentation. They also approved the IU to compete in a bid
procurement process to share curriculum and education
information throughout the
state.
PSBA
Ms.
Bealer reported that she attending a workshop on Thursday, October 4 in
Hershey
Kay Churchman with Kay Churchman and Dr.
Winkler. There she was provided a
legislative
platform for the voting delegates. PSBA also recommended changes to school
employeesÕ
pensions, which was very contentious.
Policy & Curriculum
Mr. Yurvati reported that there was four agenda items: senior citizen
Bill Yurvati clearances (which was approved by the
committee and became board approved on
October 1), discussion regarding boysÕ participation
on girls sports teams, PA Reap-an
online
job application system, and a discussion on the bon-fire request for
homecoming,
which is now rescheduled for November 7 from 4-6 p.m.
Personnel Motion made by Pat Bealer, seconded by Bill Yurvati,
to approve the following personnel items:
1.
Approval to grant
tenure to Erin Tenney effective September 24, 2007 due to completion of 3 years
of teaching and fulfillment of all requirements for tenure.
2.
Ratification of Kelly
High as a health room assistant in the elementary schools, at a rate of $14.00
per hour, effective immediately pending completion of all paperwork.
3.
Approval of Sherry
Wentzel as a part-time cafeteria worker, effective October 22, 2007 at a rate
of $8.20 per hour.
4.
Correction of Karen
BettleyonÕs rate from $24.50 to $24.00 per hour as a Special Education
Instruction in the Home teacher, effective September 18, 2007.
5.
Correction of Janelle
LoebÕs anticipated return date from July 2008 to August 2008 from her child
rearing/family medical leave commencing on February 7, 2008 or expiration of
available sick and personal days.
6.
Approval to decrease
Kay Gernerts hours from 43 hours per week back to 40 hours per week for
brailing classroom materials.
7.
Approval of Matthew
Cullen as Middle School Technology Student Association advisor for School Year
2007-2008 at a salary of $820.00.
8.
Approval of the
following individuals to be added to the approved 2007-2008 substitute teacher
list at the daily substitute rate:
Loretta Morrone Seton
Hall College NJ
Elem./Handicap Cert. (PA cert. pending)
Colleen Kramer Brenau
University Early
Childhood N-3 Cert.
Elizabeth Snyder Kutztown
University Elementary
K-6 Cert.
Stacy Fritz
Kutztown University Elementary/Early Childhood
Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Reppert,
Churchman)
Motion carried.
All Personnel are
Approved Pending the District's Receipt of All Mandated Credentials
Copier Lease Motion made by Al Darion, seconded by
Dennis Ritter, for the acceptance of FraserÕs copier
Proposal lease proposal at fir market value buyout
per the attached schedule.
Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0
Absent
2 (Reppert, Churchman)
Motion
carried.
PA Reap Motion made by Dennis Ritter, seconded by
Al Darion, for the approval of PA Reap, an online application service, to serve
as a vehicle for advertising professional positions in the district at a first
year cost of $1,600 and $950 per year thereafter. (The first year service will run from November 1, 2007
through December 31, 2008.)
Roll call vote: Yes 7 No
0
Absent 2 (Reppert,
Churchman)
Motion carried.
Acting Motion made by Al Darion, seconded by
Carl Ziegler, to approve Dr. Brenda Winkler as acting
Superintendent superintendent, effective November 3, 2007 per the attached Emergency
and Exigent Circumstances document.
Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent
2 (Reppert, Churchman)
Motion carried.
Superintendent Motion made by Carl Ziegler, seconded by Dennis Ritter, for the
approval of Dr. Brenda
Compensation WinklerÕs compensation as acting superintendent, effective
November 3, 2007, at her current per diem rate with continuation of her current
benefits.
Roll call vote: Yes 7 No
0
Absent 2 (Reppert,
Churchman)
Motion carried.
Adjournment Motion made by Pat Bealer, seconded by Bill Yurvati,
to adjourn the
meeting
at 9:15 p.m.
Motion
carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted by,
Rikki
L. Clark
School
Board Secretary