Minutes
of the
KUTZTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, January 21, 2003, 7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of
Kutztown Area School District met for the regular board meeting on Tuesday,
January 21, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., in the library of the Senior High School
pursuant to due notice to board members and the public.
Absent Dennis
Ritter
Also Brenda Winkler-Superintendent, Nickolas
Sosik-Treasurer, Gretchen DiehlÐSecretary, Present
Geri
Miller, Mark Erb, Eric Erb, Nick Lazo, Michele Fragnito, Tom Green, Barbara
Richard, Leroy Merkel, Eric Veronikis-The Patriot,
Merav Bushlin-Reading Eagle, Lisa
Finke,
Lou Cottone, Rita Schwalm
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. This meeting was tape recorded.
Approval Motion made by Patricia Bealer, seconded by Donald
Meyers, to approve
Of Minutes the
minutes of the December 16, 2002 and January 6, 2003 school board
meetings.
Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 1 (Ritter)
Abstain 1
(Yurvati)
Motion carried.
TreasurerÕs Motion
made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by James Kramer, to accept
Report the treasurerÕs report of the general account.
Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Ritter)
Motion carried.
Ratification Motion
made by Donald Meyers, seconded by Patricia Bealer, to ratify for
of General payment the general account bills in the amount of
$45,879.57.
Account Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Ritter)
Motion
carried.
Approval Motion
made by Patricia Bealer, seconded by William Yurvati, to approve for
of General payment the general account bills in the amount of
$235,449.89.
Account Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Ritter)
Motion carried.
SuptÕs á Dr. Winkler
noted that January is School Director Recognition Month. Mrs. Rita Schwalm
Report provided
refreshments, compliments of KATA. The School Directors received personalized
KASD cougar tablets, and certificates and calendars from PSBA. Dr. Winkler read
current PA school director statistics as well as an excerpt from board minutes
from the 1800Õs brought down from the schoolÕs archives. She thanked the board
for volunteering their time and acknowledged their outstanding personal
commitment to the district.
á Science Olympiad students took first place in Berks
County.
á Mock Trial and Debate teams are off to a great start.
á KutztownÕs first Scholastic Scrimmage match was held
on WLVT-TV against Bethlehem Catholic. KASD won 300-35 (a score of 225 is
considered high). Well Done! The match will air on Thursday, January 23rd
at 7:30 p.m.
á Harold Baguinon had a perfect score on the SAT II in
Chemistry. This feat is practically unheard of. Mr. Erb explained that perfect
scores on the Math SAT II occur once in a while, but the chemistry test
incorporates written explanations of answers and is virtually impossible to
receive such a score. Great job!
á Elementary geography bees were held. Austin Fritz of
KES, David Fahim of MAX and Casey Trexler of ALB were the building winners and
will continue to the next level. Congratulations.
á Dr. Winkler noted the community council is continuing
to meet. Last meetingÕs discussions included the HS building renovation and
2003-2004 calendar. The council is made up of a diverse group including
parents, grandparents and retirees.
Committee EIT No meeting.
Reports Pat Bealer
BCTC Meeting
scheduled for next week.
Jim Kramer
ECC List
of ECC activities in buildings were discussed. From the lists the
Jim Kramer committee will be able to compare KASD
to similar size districts and
evaluate future programs. Pole vault pit and
assistant coaches for the track team were discussed. Middle School dance team
idea was introduced to the board. They are a parent-operated group and will be
holding a competition at the middle school in the near future.
BCIU No
report.
Dennis Ritter
PSBA
Information
on the upcoming legislative leadership conference was included
Carl Ziegler in the packet.
Policy & Curriculum No
meeting.
Bill Yurvati
Recess
Motion made by Carl Ziegler, seconded by James Kramer
for the board to take a short
recess
at 8:06 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
The
board reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
Discussion Item Middle
School Dance Club
Personnel Motion made by Carl Ziegler, seconded by Kent
Dahlquist, to approve the following
personnel
items #1-16:
1. Acceptance
of the resignation of Sallie Sandler as Volleyball Head Coach, no duties
performed.
2. Approval
to extend Sharon LeuchakÕs unpaid leave of absence through the end of School
Year 2002-2003.
3. Approval
for Denise Klein to continue as long-term substitute elementary school nurse
during Sharon LeuchakÕs leave of absence for the second semester of School Year
2002-2003 at the current long term substitute rate and as per the KASD/KATA
contract.
4. Approval
of child rearing leave for Christina Boyle commencing on April 17, 2003 or the
expiration of approved, applicable sick leave. Ms. BoyleÕs absence is planned
from March 31, 2003 through the end of School Year 2002-2003.
5. Approval
of Linda McLean as long-term substitute special education teacher during
Christina BoyleÕs leave beginning March 31, 2003 through the end of School Year
2002-2003 at a rate of $80 per day (days 1-20 of current school year), $90 per
day (days 21-45) and the balance at Step 1, BachelorÕs column (non-tenured) as
per the KASD/KATA contract.
6. Approval
of Leanne Silberman as long-term substitute aide (30 hours/week) during Linda
McLeanÕs reassignment beginning March 31, 2003 through the end of School Year
2002-2003 at the substitute rate of $8.00 per hour plus a proration of sick
days equivalent to that of a 75% aide.
7. Ratification
to revise dates of the child rearing and Family Medical Leave for Andrea Stern
to commence on March 4, 2003 or the expiration of approved, applicable sick
leave. Ms. SternÕs absence will be from January 6, 2003 through the end of the
third quarter of School Year 2002-2003.
8. Ratification
to revise dates for Joyce Esser as long-term substitute 6th grade teacher
during Andrea SternÕs absence beginning January 6, 2003 through the end of the
third quarter of School Year 2002-2003 at a rate of $80 per day (days 1-20 of
current school year), $90 per day (days 21-45) and the balance at Step 1,
BachelorÕs column (tenured) as per the KASD/KATA contract.
9. Ratification
of Bill Riedel as Academic Challenge Coach for School Year 2002-2003 at a
salary of $1,159 as per the KASD/KATA contract.
10. Ratification
of Karen Kabakoff as School Newspaper Advisor for School Year 2002-2003 at a
salary of $1,020 as per the KASD/KATA contract.
11. Ratification
of Dawn Russell as Class Play Senior Director for School Year 2002-2003 at a
salary of $1,791 as per the KASD/KATA contract.
12. Approval of
Paul Herman as substitute custodian for School Year 2002-2003 at the current
substitute custodian rate.
13. Approval of
Zarinah Felton as a guest teacher for School Year 2002-2003 at the current
substitute teacher rate.
14. Acceptance
of the resignation of Melissa Tukovits, cafeteria worker, effective December
20, 2002.
15. Approval of
Deb Kroutch to be added to the 2002-2003 Van Lear driver list.
16. Approval for an additional special education aide
position with ratification of personnel at a future board meeting.
Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Ritter)
Motion carried.
All Personnel are Approved Pending the
District's Receipt of All Mandated Credentials
Revised Bus Motion
made by James Kramer, seconded by Dennis Ritter to approve the attached
Routes
revised
bus routes for School Year 2002-2003.
Motion
carried unanimously.
School Year Motion made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by James
Kramer to approve the attached
2003-2004 School Year 2003-2004 Calendar.
Calendar Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 1 (Yurvati) Absent 1 (Ritter)
Motion carried.
Pole Vault Motion made by Carl Ziegler, seconded by Kent
Dahlquist to approve the purchase and
Pit reconstruction
of the pole vault pit area per the attached description at a cost not to exceed
$7,500.00.
Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Ritter)
Motion carried.
Mr.
Kramer left at 8:53 p.m.
Discussion Rezoning of Greenwich Elementary School and Other
Properties
Items AEM
Contract
High
School Renovation
Adjournment Motion
made by William Yurvati, seconded by Donald Meyers, to adjourn the
meeting
at 9:11 p.m.
Motion
carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted,
Gretchen
A. Diehl
School Board Secretary