Minutes
of the
KUTZTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, October 7, 2002, 7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of
Kutztown Area School District met for the workshop board meeting on Monday,
October 7, 2002, 7:30 p.m.,
in the middle school commons pursuant to due notice to board members and the
public.
Absent James
Kramer, Dale Reppert, Lynn
Nonnemacher
Also Brenda Winkler-Superintendent, Nickolas
Sosik-Business Manager, Gretchen
Diehl-Board
Present Secretary,
Lu Palmer, Mark Erb, Eric Erb, Nick Lazo, Celeste Brown, Tom Green, Barb
Richard,
Bryan Harman, Doug Matz, Matt Cullen, Merav Bushlin, Wanda Cronrath, Sandy Hawkins
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 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.
Educational Presentation by Mark Erb regarding the current state
of district technology and items to
Focus keep in mind for upcoming school years.
Personnel Motion made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by William Yurvati, to approve the following
1. Approval
of Janelle Loeb as full-time secondary wellness and fitness teacher effective
October 8, 2002. Her salary is $31,505 per Step 1, BachelorÕs column
(non-tenured) of the KASD/KATA contract.
2. Ratification
to change the status of Scott DeLong as long-term substitute during Tom
CampbellÕs child rearing leave for School Year 2002-2003 at a rate of $80 per
day (days 1-20), $90 per day (days 21-45) and the balance at Step 1, BachelorÕs
column (tenured) as per the KASD/KATA contract.
3. Approval
of Scott Wagaman as a full-time floating substitute with individual benefits
effective October 8, 2002 through May 30, 2003 at the approved rate of $97 per
day.
4. Ratification
of the following individuals as substitute teachers for School Year 2002-2003
effective August 26, 2002 at the current substitute teacher rate:
Scott
Wagaman Biology/General
Science Kutztown
University
Tim Haas English
7-12 Millersville
University
Elizabeth
Ely Elementary Kutztown
University
Amy
Walton Elementary/Early
Childhood Kutztown
University
Denise
Statkus Elementary Kutztown
University
Tammy
Haring Elementary Indiana
Univ. of PA
Jennifer
Erb Elementary Bloomsburg
University
Kay
Fritz Elementary/Early
Childhood Millersville
University
Susan
Kline Elementary Kutztown
Univ./Alvernia
Erica
Fredericks Language
Arts Kutztown
University
Deborah
Kenney Elementary Kutztown
University
Linda
McLean Elementary/Visually
Impared Kutztown
University
Brenda
Fiering Elementary Kutztown
University
Deborah
Masters Early
Childhood/Reading Spec. Millersville
University
Christopher
Daubert Guest
Teacher Dickinson
College
Meredith
Morse Guest
Teacher Manhattan
College
Richard
Snyder Guest
Teacher Maryland
Institute
5. Ratification
of Dori Zingley as full-time (35 hours per week, 10 months per year) nurse aide
at a rate of $10.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2002.
6. Ratification
of Rebecca Staus as full-time (35 hours per week, 10 months per year) learning
support aide at a rate of $8.25 per hour, effective October 8, 2002.
7. Acceptance
of the resignation of Linda Cataldi-Riggs, cafeteria worker, effective October
7, 2002.
8. Approval
of Buddy Balik as substitute maintenance staff effective September 30, 2002 for
School Year 2002-2003 at a rate of $8.25 per hour.
9. Ratification
of the following individuals as substitute cafeteria workers for School Year
2002-2003 at the hourly substitute cafeteria rate:
Kelly
Hummel June
Bruno
11. Correction of personnel to fill the middle school
stage manager position from Matt Cullen at $1,055 to a shared position between
Matt Cullen and Carl Zeplin at $527.50 each, salaries as per the KASD/KATA
contract.
Motion carried.
Motion made by William Yurvati, seconded by Dennis
Ritter, to grant permission to the
administration
to hire a second full-time floating substitute with individual benefits with
ratification
at a future board meeting.
Motion carried.
All Personnel Are Approved
Pending the DistrictÕs Receipt of All Mandated Credentials.
Conference Motion
made by Patricia Bealer, seconded by William Yurvati to approve Matt Cullen to
attend
Requests the
Technology Education Association of PA State Conference in Camp Hill, PA on
November 7-8, 2002 at a cost of $454.75.
Motion carried.
Motion
made by William Yurvati, seconded by Kent Dahlquist to approve Lura Palmer to
attend the Special Education DirectorÕs of Eastern PA Conference in Pocono
Manor, PA on October 23-25, 2002 at a cost of $391.00.
Motion carried.
Music Trip Motion made by Dennis Ritter, seconded by William
Yurvati, to approve the music department
Trip
to Orlando, Fl as per the attached information.
Motion carried.
Language Motion made by Patricia Bealer, seconded by William
Yurvati, to approve the language arts
Arts Trip department trip
to London and Paris as per the attached information.
Motion carried.
Bus Route Motion made by Patricia Bealer, seconded by Donald
Meyers, to approve the attached
Revisions revised
bus/van routes for the Kutztown Area School District, for School Year
2002-2003.
Motion
carried unanimously.
2002-2003 Motion made by Dennis Ritter, seconded by Donald
Meyers, to approve the following
Kindergarten changes
to the 2002-2003 Kindergarten Calendar:
Calendar
á AM and
PM Kindergarten in session during November and April teacher conferences
á Alternate AM and PM
students during last 4 days in June, all students to attend during
AM hours
Motion not carried.
Excused Motion made by Carl Ziegler, seconded by Patricia
Bealer, to approve the equivalent of 12
Student excused
days for elementary student #102340 to participate in a musical enrichment
Motion carried.
Adjournment Motion
made by Dennis Ritter, seconded by Donald Meyers, to adjourn the meeting at
9:24
p.m.
Motion
carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted by,
Gretchen
A. Diehl
School
Board Secretary