Minutes
of the
KUTZTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, September 16, 2002, 7:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors of
Kutztown Area School District met for the regular board meeting on Monday,
September 16, 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 Patricia
Bealer, Dennis Ritter
Also Brenda Winkler-Superintendent, Gretchen
DiehlŠSecretary, Nickolas Sosik-Treasurer, Present Geri
Miller, Lu Palmer, Mark Erb, Eric Erb, Nick Lazo, Michele Fragnito, Celeste
Brown,
Tom
Green, Barbara Richard, Leroy Merkel, Eric Veronikis-Patriot, Ron Imboden, Ann
Alkons, Fred and May Alkons, Marie and Phil VonFunk, Brian and Jeanne Wlazelek,
Lisa Foster, Donna and Carolyn Wasser, Donna, Randy, Magenta and Jade Hensinger
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.
Approval Motion made by William Yurvati, seconded by Kent
Dahlquist, to approve
Of Minutes the
minutes of the August 19 and September 3, 2002 school board meetings.
Roll
call vote: Yes 6 No 0 Absent 2 (Bealer, Ritter)
Abstain
1 (Meyers)
Motion carried.
TreasurerÕs Motion
made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by Donald Meyers, to accept
Report the treasurerÕs report of the general account.
Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Bealer, Ritter)
Motion carried.
Ratification Motion
made by Donald Meyers, seconded by Carl Ziegler, to ratify for
of General payment the general account bills in the amount of
$558,972.54.
Account Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Bealer, Ritter)
Motion
carried.
Approval Motion
made by Dale Reppert, seconded by James Kramer, to approve for
of General payment the general account bills in the amount of
$324,731.50.
Account Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Bealer, Ritter)
Motion carried.
Approval of Motion
made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by Carl Ziegler, to approve for
Construction payment the construction account bills in the amount
of $39,111.56.
Account Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Bealer, Ritter)
Motion carried.
SuptÕs Mrs. Kuehne, Mrs. Hill-Chaney and Mr. Imboden
introduced the traveling art show
Report participants
and their artwork that was framed and displayed around the library.
Dr. Winkler presented the students with a certificate
and cougar paw pin. The traveling art show is done every year. The art is
displayed throughout the community at various sites during the school year. All
students had their picture taken with their artwork. The students are Ann
Alkons, Jason Gernert, Doug Von Funk, Kristen Wlazelek, Rachel Mauro, Caitlin
Rodriguez, Amber Theres, Todd Greiss, Carolyn Wasser, Magenta Hensinger, Jane
Foster and Andrew Tews.
Dr. Winkler also announced that the community council
will have their first meeting of School Year 2002-2003 on October 10th
at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library.
Mr. Ritter arrived 8:02 p.m.
Committee EIT No Report.
Reports Pat Bealer
BCTC The
BCTC is preparing for open house.
Jim Kramer
ECC Discussion
items were game management, fencing and port-a-potties for
Jim Kramer outside home games, plus the possibility
of the band traveling to away games.
Also
recommended was a$100 donation to the Kutztown Fire Co. for
replacing
stadium lights.
BCIU Will
meet on Thursday.
Dennis Ritter
PSBA
Legislative
meeting scheduled for October 3rd.
Carl Ziegler
Policy & Curriculum Sgt.
Hirko of the Kutztown Police Department gave an overview
Bill Yurvati of the
school resource officer program. Future P & C Meeting date changed
from November 26th to 25th. ESL
Update and policy on the agenda tonight for second reading and adoption.
Strategic plan changes relating to ESL, Extra-duty list, grant update, special
ed personnel, teacher testing scheduled for November 13th. The
borough is requesting the district to assume responsibility for crossing
guards. Committee does not agree and wishes to keep crossing guards a borough
responsibility.
Personnel Motion made by William Yurvati, seconded by Carl
Ziegler, to approve the following
personnel
items #1-4:
1. Permission to hire a secondary wellness/fitness
teacher with ratification at
a
future board meeting.
2. Permission to hire a one-on-one aide with
ratification at a future board meeting. (This is a new position.)
3. Ratification of Robin Ostach as a substitute teacher
effective School Year 2002-2003 at the previously approved daily substitute
teacher rate.
4. Approval of Brenda Bogert and Virginia Silfies as
cafeteria substitutes effective School Year 2002-2003 at the previously
approved hourly substitute rate.
Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Bealer)
Motion carried.
2002-2003 Motion made by Donald Meyers, seconded by Kent
Dahlquist to approve the attached
Bus/Van
bus/van route revisions
for School Year 2002-2003.
Route Roll call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Bealer)
Revisions
Motion carried.
ESL Policy Motion made by Dennis Ritter, seconded by William
Yurvati to approve the second reading
#105.3 and
adoption of new policy 105.3 Š English as a Second Language.
Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Bealer)
Motion carried.
Kutztown Fire Motion made by James Kramer, seconded by Kent
Dahlquist to donate $100 to the
Co. Donation Kutztown
Fire Company for assisting the district in replacing stadium light bulbs.
Roll call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Bealer)
Motion carried.
Topdressing Motion made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by Donald
Meyers to purchase a
Equipment topdresser/spreader
for sports field maintenance at the state contract price of not to exceed
$5,253.
Roll call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Bealer)
Motion carried.
Port-a-Potty Motion made by Kent Dahlquist, seconded by Dennis
Ritter to rent one handicapped and
Purchase one
non-handicapped port-a-potty for use during outside activities for the
remainder of the fall sports season at a cost of $40 and $35 per month,
respectively.
Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 1 (Vymazal) Absent 1 (Bealer)
Motion carried.
Discussion Items Kutztown University Student Housing Proposal (private
company)
Mr.
Ritter recognized Jocelyn Beck on successfully completing the CAA program and
becoming
a Certified Athletic Administrator.
Adjournment Motion
made by James Kramer, seconded by Donald Meyers, to adjourn the
meeting
at 8:44 p.m.
Motion
carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted,
Gretchen
A. Diehl
School Board Secretary