Minutes
of the
KUTZTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2002, 7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of
Kutztown Area School District met for the regular board meeting on Monday, June
24, 2002 at 7:30 p.m., in the library of the Senior High School pursuant to due
notice to board members and the public.
Absent Dale
Reppert
Also Brenda Winkler-Superintendent, Gretchen
DiehlÐSecretary, Nickolas SosikÐTreasurer,
Present Mark
Erb, Barry Adams, Eric Erb, Michele Fragnito, Barbara Richard, Leroy Merkel,
Shelby Brett, Sarah Cullen, Heather Dewald, Jessica
Almond
Welcome President
Vymazal welcomed guests and opened the meeting with a
moment
of silence and Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. He asked that everyone signs the attendance book and marks
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.
NOTE:
Executive
Session was held June 16, 2002 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to
discuss personnel matters.
Approval Motion made by Donald Meyers, seconded by William
Yurvati, to approve
Of Minutes the
minutes of the May 20 and June 3, 2002 school board meetings.
Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 1 (Reppert)
Abstain
1 (Ritter)
Motion carried.
TreasurerÕs Motion
made by James Kramer, seconded by Dennis Ritter, to accept
Report the treasurerÕs report of the general account.
Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Reppert)
Motion carried.
Ratification Motion
made by Carl Ziegler, seconded by Donald Meyers, to ratify for
of General payment the general account bills in the amount of
$76,507.62.
Account Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Reppert)
Motion
carried.
Approval Motion
made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by Donald Meyers, to approve for
of General payment the general account bills in the amount of
$186,225.33.
Account Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Reppert)
Motion carried.
Approval of Motion
made by Carl Ziegler, seconded by James Kramer, to approve for
Construction payment the construction account bills in the amount
of $13,173.68.
Account Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Reppert)
Motion carried.
SuptÕs Dr. Winkler noted the next standards to be
implemented in PA are the Science Standards.
Report The
team of Science teachers is meeting this week on this subject.
Softball State Champions
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Tuesday, June 25, 2002
the Kutztown High School Softball State Champion Team, Mrs. Beck, Mr. Eric Erb
and Dr. Winkler are invited by Senator OÕPake and Rep. Semmel to be recognized
on the Senate floor in Harrisburg. They will also get a tour of the Capital
building, GovernorÕs mansion and treated to lunch.
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Also on June 25th,
USA Today will feature State Championship teams throughout the country,
including KASD.
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Dr. Winkler publicly
recognized the hundreds of fans that followed the team. As well as the Kutztown
Fire Department for meeting the team upon their return and escorting them down
Main Street for a parade complete with a buffet meal.
Graduation
was magnificent. Mr. AdamsÕ speech was touching. He recognized the
important
people in his life and gave a wonderful send off to the graduates.
Athletic
banners that hang in the gym are in need of cleaning and repair. The Cougar
Tail
Association
is stepping forward to meet and work with the school to spruce up the
old
banners.
Committee EIT Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2002.
Reports Pat Bealer
BCTC Next
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2002. Students earned
Jim Kramer competition honors. Jess Hoppes is the
countyÕs student of the year.
The
BCTC has pulled together well from reconstruction. Everyone is
welcome
to the Open House this Fall.
ECC Discussions
held about head coaches for 2002-03 and field conditions.
Jim Kramer
BCIU No
report.
Dennis Ritter
PSBA
No
meeting was held. Legislative Alert was in the packet regarding
Carl Ziegler the cyber school lawsuit.
Policy & Curriculum Minutes from the last meeting were in the packet.
Staffing issues. Draft
Bill Yurvati support
staff holiday schedule. Assessment schedule. Discussed reduction of
library staff by .55, increase in reading staff by
.5. In favor of adding a special ed. class at Albany. AED policy. ESL policy
discussion. Changes in education support program - $500 tutoring state grant
support is available for families. Partnership with Lehigh Valley PBS cable to
bring all 4 elementary schools on-line. Pilot education standardized testing
3-year program may be an option for KASD. This program is reimbursable by the
state.
Personnel Motion made by William Yurvati, seconded by Patricia
Bealer, to approve the following
personnel
items #2-12:
2. Approval to change the retirement
date of Barry Adams to be effective June 29, 2002 not June 30, 2002 as
previously approved.
3. Approval of Eric Erb as high school
principal effective August 22, 2002 at a salary of $70,500.
4. Approval of Jessica Almond as
full-time elementary teacher effective School Year 2002-2003 salary to be set
at $31,505 per Step 1, BachelorÕs column (non-tenured) of the KASD/KATA
contract.
5. Approval of Pamela Ashman as
full-time elementary teacher effective School Year 2002-2003 salary to be set
at $31,505 per Step 1, BachelorÕs column (non-tenured) of the KASD/KATA
contract.
6. Approval of Heather Dewald as
full-time elementary teacher effective School Year 2002-2003 salary to be set
at $38,544 per Step 1, BachelorÕs + 15 column of the KASD/KATA contract.
7. Approval of Sarah Cullen as
full-time secondary guidance counselor effective School Year 2002-2003 salary
to be set at $42,210 per Step 4, MasterÕs column of the KASD/KATA contract.
8. Decrease the elementary library
staff by .55 effective the end of School Year 2001-2002.
9. Increase the elementary reading
specialist staff by .5 beginning School Year 2002-2003.
10. Approval of the following head coaches for
School Year 2002-2003, salaries to be set per the KASD/KATA contract:
Football Larry
Chester
BoysÕ
Soccer Mick
OÕNeil
GirlsÕ
Soccer Terry
Lindenmuth
Field
Hockey Sue
Kunkel
Cheerleading Nicole
Bromhead
BoysÕ
Tennis Harry
McGonigle
GirlsÕ
Tennis Harry
McGonigle
BoysÕ
Basketball Kevin
Foley
GirlsÕ
Basketball Karl
Foerster
Wrestling Kyle
Follweiler
Softball Gary
Miklus
Baseball Tim
Mertz
Track
and Field Jason
Hilt
Summer
Strength & Cond. Jason
Moore
Golf Dennis
DeTurk
Rifle Harold
Sheaffer
Volleyball Brian
Szabo
Cross-Country Mark
Hardenbrook Volunteer
11. Change Richard Angstadt from Assistant Coach to
Volunteer Coach of softball for School Year 2001-2002. The salary of $2,226
will not be paid to Mr. Angstadt.
12.
Change Jeff
Schmoyer from Volunteer Coach to Assistant Coach of softball for School Year
2001-2002 at a salary of $2,226.
Roll call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Reppert)
Motion carried.
All
Personnel Are Approved Pending the DistrictÕs Receipt of All Mandated
Credentials.
Executive Motion
made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by James Kramer, to enter into an executive
Session session to discuss personnel matters at 8:03 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Reppert arrived at 8:05 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 9:17 p.m.
Conference Motion made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by Dennis
Ritter to approve the conference
Request request
for Celeste Ball to attend the Lewes Advanced Placement Summer Institute on
August
6-8, 2002 in Lewes, DE at a cost of $958.50.
Roll
call vote: Yes 9 No 0 Absent 0
Motion carried.
2002-2003 Motion made by Carl Ziegler, seconded by Dennis
Ritter to approve the attached support
Support Staff staff
salary increases for School Year 2002-2003.
Salaries Roll
call vote: Yes 9 No 0 Absent 0
Motion carried.
2002-2003
Motion made by
William Yurvati, seconded by Donald Meyers to approve the attached 2002-
Support Staff 2003
support staff holiday schedule.
Holiday Schd. Roll call
vote: Yes 9 No 0 Absent 0
Motion carried.
2002-2003 Motion made by Dennis Ritter, seconded by Patricia
Bealer to approve the attached 2002-
Standardized 2003
standardized testing schedule.
Testing Schd. Roll
call vote: Yes 9 No 0 Absent 0
Motion
carried.
AED Policy Motion made by Dale Reppert, seconded by William
Yurvati to approve the first reading of
1st Reading the
attached new Policy #822 Automatic External Defibrillator.
Roll
call vote: Yes 9 No 0 Absent 0
Motion carried.
Albany Special Motion made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by James
Kramer to create a special education
Education
class
at the Albany Elementary School beginning School Year 2002-2003.
Class Roll call vote: Yes 9 No 0 Absent 0
Motion
carried.
Additional Tax Motion made by Donald Meyers, seconded by William
Yurvati to approve of Michele
Study Zimmerman,
Kutztown, as an additional tax study committee member.
Committee Roll call vote: Yes 9 No 0 Absent 0
Member Motion
carried.
Budget Motion made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by Carl
Ziegler to approve of the attached
Transfers budget
transfers for School Year 2001-2002.
Roll
call vote: Yes 9 No 0 Absent 0
Motion carried.
Insurance Motion made by Dennis Ritter, seconded by Patricia
Bealer to approve the following Renewals insurance
rates for School Year 2002-2003:
1. Renew the
district building, liability, and automobile insurance package to PSBA
Insurance trust underwritten by ACE US for $58,249 for 2002-2003 fiscal year as
listed in the attached proposal.
2. Renew the
voluntary student accident insurances with Peoples Benefit Life Insurance
Company. The voluntary premiums for School Year 2002-2003 will be $20.00 school
time and $75.00 for 24-hour coverage.
3. Renew the
Athletic Insurance Policy with Peoples Benefit Life Insurance Company for
School Year 2002-2003 for a premium of $5,830.00.
Roll
call vote: Yes 9 No 0 Absent 0
Motion carried.
Lenhartsville Motion made by Donald Meyers, seconded by Kent
Dahlquist to approve Marilyn Lutz
Tax Collector as the
Kutztown Area School District Real Estate and Per Capita Tax Collector for
Lenhartsville
Borough for Tax Year 2002-2003.
Roll
call vote: Yes 9 No 0 Absent 0
Motion carried.
2002-2003 Act Motion made by Donald Meyers, seconded by William
Yurvati to approve the attached
93 Salaries Act 93 salaries for School Year 2002-2003 and the
change of title for Dr. Geri Miller to
Assistant
Superintendent and Barbara Richard to Assistant Business Manager/Director of
Transportation.
Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 1 (Reppert) Absent 0
Motion carried.
Meeting Motion made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by Donald
Meyers to cancel the July 1, 2002
Cancellation School
Board Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion Items PA Value Added Assessment System
Internet
Service Update
July
1st Board Meeting
2002-2003
Budget
Budget Motion made by Bill Yurvati and not seconded to
remove the expenditure for band
Adjustment uniforms
of $17,900 from the proposed 2002-2003 KASD budget.
Motion not carried due to lack of being seconded.
Adjournment Motion
made by James Kramer, seconded by Dennis Ritter, to adjourn the
meeting
at 10:38 p.m.
Motion
carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted,
Gretchen
A. Diehl
School Board Secretary