OCTORARA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

WORK SESSION
December 2, 2013 Following the Reorganization Meeting Jr./Sr. High School Multi-Purpose Room DISCUSSION GUIDE
1. Presentations 2. Visitors Comments - Agenda Items Only 3. Information Items 4. Presentation of Agenda Items for the December 9, 2013 Regular Monthly Public Meeting: A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following policies, second reading: Policy 801 Public Records B. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following policies, first reading: Policy 806 Child/Student Abuse C. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the Comprehensive Plan. (Back-up materials sent last month.) D. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the rate schedule for Kegal Kelin Almy & Lord, LLP from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Resignation Approvals: E. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept, with regret, the resignation of Ms. Susanna Esh as the cafeteria team leader in the Octorara Intermediate School effective November 27, 2013. (Hired August 28, 2006) F. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept the resignation of Mr. John DiMatteo as the boys soccer coach at the Octorara Sr. High School effective November 15, 2013. (Hired August 12, 2013) Hiring Approvals: G. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Jennifer Shaw as a building secretary at the Octorara Jr. High School effective November 18, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Shaws salary will be $29,500 pro-rated. (Replacing Sharon Richey who resigned.) H. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Anthony Slusher as a health/physical education teacher at the Octorara Primary Learning Center and Intermediate Schools effective November 18, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Mr. Slushers rate will be $49,191 which is Step 18 to MAX of the Bachelors scale. (Replacing Beth Ciccone who resigned.)

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That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Michelle Farmer as a long term substitute second grade teacher at the Octorara Primary Learning Center effective December 3, 2013 through December 20, 2013. Ms. Farmers rate will be $140 per day. (Ms. Farmer is an approved substitute and is replacing a medical leave.)

J. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Candice Schwien and Mr. Scott Cullen to share the mentor position for Ms. Heather Ceresini for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year at $400 each. K. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2013-2014 school year: Scott Gee Assistant Wrestling Coach 9 pts @ $600 $5,400 Deb Feather Mentor Anthony Slusher 2 pts @ $600 $1,200 L. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Amy Oster as a volunteer swim coach for the winter sports season for her daughter. She will be participating in the Ches-Mont League on an exhibition basis when a lane is available. M. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve payment for a salary adjustment for Ms. Jennifer John for the 2012-2013 school year of $5,065 due to credits earned not being recorded. 5. Facility Committee Report 6. Education Committee Report 7. Other Items/Concerns 8. Visitors Comments General 9. Administrator Comments/Announcements 10. Board Comments 11. Adjournment Facility Committee Meeting Monday, December 2, 2013 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Executive Session for labor relations Monday, December 2, 2013 Following the Work Session in the District Office Conference Room Policy Committee Meeting Monday, December 9, 2013 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Finance Committee Meeting Monday, December 9, 2013 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting Monday, December 9, 2013 7:30 p.m. in the Jr. High School Multi-Purpose Room