OCTORARA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING June 17, 2013 7:30 p.m. Jr./Sr. High School Multi-Purpose Room AGENDA
1. Moment of Silence 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes from the Work Session of May 13, 2013 and the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2013. 5. Presentations A. Budget 6. Information Items 7. Treasurers Report A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the General Fund Report for period ending May 31, 2013. 8. Business Managers Report A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the list of bills for payment. 9. Visitors Comments - Agenda Items Only 10. Recommended Action Items: (Italicized items are new; they were not on the June 10, 2013 agenda.) A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the attached resolution adopting the 2013 2014 General Fund Budget Expenditures in the amount of $47,492,791. B. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the attached resolution establishing a real estate millage rate of 36.66 mills in Chester County and 27.71 mills in Lancaster County. C. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the attached resolution for the 2013-2014 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion. D. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following financial institutions and investment firms for financial services during the 2013-2014 school year, in accordance with Section 621 of the School Code: 1. Fulton Bank-depository and investment 2. PA School District Liquid Asset Fund depository and investment 3. RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc.-investment only E. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following list of signatories for the designated bank accounts effective July 1, 2013:

General Fund: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary

Cafeteria Fund: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary Official Imprest Fund: - Superintendent, Business Manager, High School Principal, Asst. High School Principal, Board Secretary (Required 2 signatures) School Activity Fund: - Building Principal, Building Asst. Principal, Business Manager, Board Secretary (Required Business Manager signature with one counter signature) F. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the appropriate budget transfers for the year ending 2012-2013 as a result of the annual financial audit. (Note: This is a requirement for the school code to be done prior to June 30th of each fiscal year.) G. That the Octorara Board of School Directors exonerate any uncollectable tax liens on parcel 0803_00020700. H. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the attached list of salaries for the school district employees for the 2013-2014 school year. I. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the 2013-2014 Legal Services Consultation Agreement between Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP and the Octorara Area School District for Special Education Services.

J. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the School Physician Services Agreement between Diamantoni and Associates and the Octorara Area School District for the 2013-2014 school year. K. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Dr. Jeffrey Blair as the school dental consultant for the 2013-2014 school year. L. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the attainment of tenure status for the following professional employees (in accordance with Section 1108 of the current School Laws of Pennsylvania): Dawn Munion Matthew Talley Candice Schwien Resignation Approvals: M. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept, with regret, the resignation of Ms. Claudia Benekam for the purpose of retirement effective June 7, 2013. Ms. Benekam is an instructional support teacher at the Octorara Area Jr. High School. (Hired January 2, 1980) N. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept, with regret, the resignation of Ms. Lois Dodd for the purpose of retirement effective June 7, 2013. Ms. Dodd is a sixth grade teacher at the Octorara Intermediate School. (Hired September 15, 1976) O. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept the resignation of Ms. Lisa McLaughlin effective June 20, 2013. Ms. McLaughlin is the payroll/benefits coordinator. (Hired March 18, 2013)

Hiring Approvals: P. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2013-2014 school year: Ben Creighton Matt Livingood John Tercha Emily Landers 7th & 8th Grade Girls Soccer Coach Asst Varsity Football Coach Asst Varsity Football Coach 8th Grade Field Hockey Coach 4 pts @ $600 7 pts @ $600 7 pts @ $600 4 pts @ $600 $2,400 $4,200 $4,200 $2,400

Q. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following changes in salary due to graduate credits earned: Amy Steinmetz From M+15 ($62,973) to M+30 ($64,788) Step11 to MAX Stacey Graham From M+45 ($66,970) to M+60 ($70,062) Step 12 to MAX R. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the changes in the Student Handbooks for the Octorara Primary Learning Center and Intermediate School for the 2013-2014 school year. S. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Policy 123.2 Athletic Academic Eligibility, first reading. T. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept, with regret, the resignation of Mr. Timothy Mundy for the purpose of retirement effective June 7, 2013. Mr. Mundy is an English teacher at the Octorara Area Sr. High School. (Hired August 27, 2001. Mr. Mundy was also employed by the District from September 1974 through November 1994.) U. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Kimberly Diviney as a substitute cafeteria employee effective May 21, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District.. Ms. Divineys rate will be $8.25 per hour. V. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept the resignation of Dr. Thomas L. Newcome II, without qualification, effective June 30, 2013. W. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the employment of Dr. Thomas L. Newcome II for a five year contract effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2018. X. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the contract and revised rate schedule for Kegal Kelin Almy & Lord, LLP as District solicitor from July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Y. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept the resignation of Ms. Jennifer Bower effective June 7, 2013. Ms. Bower is a speech therapist at the Octorara Elementary School. (Hired January 10, 2011) 11. Finance Committee Report 12. Policy Committee Report 13. I.U./C.A.T. Board Representatives Report

14. Old Business 15. New Business 16. Other Items and Announcements 17. Visitors Comments General 18. Administrator Comments/Announcements 19. Board Comments 20. Adjournment Finance Committee Meeting Monday, June 17, 2013 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Policy Committee Meeting Monday, June 17, 2013 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Executive Session for personnel Monday, June 17, 2013 Following the Regular Meeting in the District Office Conference Room Facility Committee Meeting Monday, July 8, 2013 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Next regularly scheduled Work Session Monday, July 8, 2013 7:30 p.m. in the Jr. High School Multi-Purpose Room Policy Committee Meeting Monday, July 15, 2013 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Finance Committee Meeting Monday, July 15, 2013 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting Monday, July 15, 2013 7:30 p.m. in the Jr. High School Multi-Purpose Room