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LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Regular Meeting/Work Session Minutes
October 7, 2013



I. CALL TO ORDER:
The Lower Dauphin School Board met this evening at 7:00 p.m. for a Regular Meeting/
Work Session at the District Administration Center with President Todd M. Kreiser
presiding.

II. OPENING CEREMONY
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. ROLL CALL
Responding to Roll Call were Board Members, Mr. Todd M. Kreiser, Mrs. Dana A.
Barry, Ms. Rebecca D. Kline, Mrs. Marcela D. Myers, Mr. Jeffrey A. Neely, Mr. Keith E.
Oellig, Mrs. Renae M. Paladino, and Mrs. Laurie N. Reichert, Mr. Eric Samples, as well
as Dr. Sherri L. Smith, Superintendent.

Staff members present included Dr. Robert Schultz, Assistant Superintendent; Mrs.
Michelle Shuler, Business Manager; Mrs. Angela Hepner, Director of Human Resources;
Mr. Andrew McCrea, Director of Pupil Services; Mr. James Hazen, Community
Relations Coordinator; Mrs. Melanie Shaver-Durham, Director of Elementary Education;
Mr. David Marshall, Supervisor of Operations & Maintenance; Dr. Kevin White, Director
of Information & Technology Services; and Mr. Todd Neuhard, High School Principal.

Also in attendance were press representatives from The Patriot, The Press and Journal,
and The Sun.


IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It should be noted that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with Act 84
of 1986. The agenda was submitted for the Boards approval.

Dr. Smith stated a few additional names were added under employments late Friday.

Motion: Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Myers moved to approve the agenda as indicated.

Vote: All nine (9) members approved the motion.




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V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS

A. Dr. Smith introduced Mr. Brad Remig, from Public Financial Management, who
reviewed the RFP results from banks for the bond refinancing. He stated the
proposals came back better than expected. A breakdown of the the two most
attractive of the eight proposals with the different terms and conditions as well as
a typical bond was provided for each board member. After a review of the terms
of the proposals, it was the boards consensus to move forward with Option 1,
Fixed/Variable proposal from Jonestown Bank & Trust Company. Mr. Remig
will return at the next meeting with more specific numbers and look for final
approval.

VI. REPORTS

After being asked by Dr. Smith, Mr. Oellig shared that he got married August 17.
Dr. Smith invited everyone to share in the cake she provided in celebration.

A. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR Mr. Hazen reported:
This is Fire Prevention Week. The volunteer fire companies will be visiting
the elementary schools.
We will also have a visiting educator turned poet, Kaly Dakos in the
elementary schools.
Massed Band practice with a performance on October 18 at the football game.
The orchestra will be touring the elementary buildings on October 15 and 18.
There is a choral concert on October 24; Homecoming on October 25; and the
homecoming dance on October 26. Several alumni are being honored at
halftime, and a 5
th
quarter celebration after the game will be held in the high
school cafeteria.
The 50
th
anniversary celebration of Lower Dauphin Field Hockey is taking
place October 12 with an alumni game around 2:00 and a celebration
afterwards at the fire hall.

B. CURRICULUM Mrs. Shaver-Durham reported: The intervention programs are
up and running in all five elementary schools. They have been working as team to
plan the parent involvement events for the year. It was decided to change the
format a bit this year. They have opened the parent event up to all parents of
children of reading center students. They will be at tables with refreshments in
hopes of people being willing to give more input and will be able to share in a
more informal and relaxed setting. The Title I Parent Advisory Committee
meeting will be held on November 6, 2013 at Nye Elementary at 6:30 p.m.

C. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Smith reported:
Over $2,000,000 was put back last year to complete the middle school and
high school roof projects. Mr. Marshall explained the plan and timeline to
replace both roofs next summer. The Keystone Purchasing Network will be
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used which is a pre-bid program where KPN will develop the specs, hire the
contractor (with three quotes), and the option of one company doing both
roofs and different companies doing each. Field work will begin immediately
to develop the specs by the end of November, walk through in December,
receive quotes in January, recommend contractor(s) by the end of February,
award contracts in March, kick off in June, with completion by the end of
August.
We have all the approvals for the repairs to the high school detention basin.
Handwerk hopes to start October 9, if the weather is cooperative.
Mr. Marshall had our maintenance crew clean out the silt at the detention pond
by the turf fields.
The flooring company will be making final repairs on the Conewago floor on
October 22 and 23, 2013. This should bring the end to several projects.
Dr. Schultz will be presenting the new School Performance Profile
information at the October 21, 2013 board meeting. She had asked the
principals to attend that meeting instead of tonight. The high school data is
not out yet, but is expected in January 2014. Some of the student information
was missing and the state pulled it until it can be corrected.
PSBA dinner is on October 17, 2013 where we will celebrate a year of PSBA
Presidency of Marcela Myers. If you have not secured a ticket and wish to
attend, see Sharon.
We are putting together a district technology committee to look at our district
vision for technology and its impact to instructional practices for our district
and come up with a new three year plan. Mrs. Myers has served on that
committee in the past. Eric Samples has agreed to serve this committee.
Our students will be joining us at the next meeting. We will be swearing in
our new junior student member.

Mrs. Myers commented that she has the opportunity the last couple of months to
observe Mr. Marshalls attention to detail in the building and grounds and thanked
him for his work.



VII. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
By notice of the President, the following action items suggest a roll call vote. You will be
recorded as voting in the affirmative for the motion unless you say nay or I abstain.
Board Members are further advised that they must publicly announce and disclose the
nature of any conflict of interest before the vote on the matter is taken and file the
appropriate form with the Secretary of the Board.





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A. PERSONNEL

1. RESIGNATION PROFESSIONAL

a. Julie Segarra, Therapeutic Autistic Support Teacher, Londonderry
Elementary School. Effective: TBD. Reason: Personal.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Myers moved to accept the
resignation of the individual as presented.

Vote: All nine (9) members approved the motion.


2. RESIGNATION CLASSIFIED

a. Jennifer Rhoads, Special Education Paraeducator, Londonderry
Elementary School. Effective: September 27, 2013. Reason:
Personal.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Barry moved to accept the
resignation of the individual as presented.

Vote: All nine (9) members approved the motion.


3. EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONAL

a. Brad E. Dinkel, Long-term Substitute, Mathematics Teacher, High
School. Effective: October 8, 2013 through the end of the 2013-14 school
year. Salary: $43,008. prorated.

b. Danielle Pfeffer, Long-term Substitute, English Teacher, Middle School.
Effective: Approximately December 3, 2013 through March 28, 2014.
Salary: $43,008. prorated.

c. Joan K. Theal, Long-term Substitute, Librarian, South Hanover
Elementary School. Effective: Approximately October 23, 2013 through
the end of the 3rd marking period of the 2013-14 school year. Salary:
$43,008 prorated.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Ms. Kline moved to approve the employment of
the individuals as presented.

Vote: All nine (9) members approved the motion.

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4. EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFIED

a. Jigar N. Patel, Computer Repair Technician, District-wide. Effective:
TBD. Salary: $32,300 prorated.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Barry moved to approve the employment of
the individual as presented.

Vote: All nine (9) members approved the motion.


5. EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFIED HOURLY

a. Kimberly F. McCanna, Educational Support/Office Aide, East
Hanover Elementary School. Effective: TBD. Hourly rate: $9.70.

b. Amanda Schatz, Special Education Paraeducator, Londonderry
Elementary School. Effective: October 8, 2013. Hourly rate: $10.50.

c. Patricia L. Serfass, Special Education Paraeducator, Londonderry
Elementary School. Effective: October 15, 2013. Hourly rate: $10.50.

Motion: Mrs. Barry and Mr. Samples moved to approve the
employment of the individuals as presented.

Vote: All nine (9) members approved the motion.



VIII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
The minutes shall note that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with
Act 84 of 1986. Notices and advisements of these meetings will carry the intent that
limited business may be conducted on any scheduled meeting date.


A. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Placeholder)


2. FISCAL ITEMS

a. BILLS (Placeholder)

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The bills that will be presented for Board approval are chargeable against
the funds and accounts indicated. The list of bills recommended for
approval will be provided prior to the regular meeting.


3. SUPERINTENDENTS RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL
ISSUES:

a. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO PROFESSIONAL
SUBSTITUTE LIST (Placeholder)

We are recommending the following individuals:

NAME AREA OF CERTIFICATION

Additions:

Deletions:


b. EMPLOYMENT SUPPLEMENTAL (Placeholder)



4. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

a. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION (Placeholder)


END OF CONSENT CALENDAR


B. FISCAL

1. TREASURERS REPORT (Placeholder)

We will be recommending that the Board approve the treasurers report for
the month of September. The treasurers report will be provided prior to
the regular meeting.

2. FINAL BUDGET TRANSFERS 2012-13 (Placeholder)

We are recommending approval of budget transfers for the 2012-13 school
year. A list of transfers will be provided prior to the regular meeting.

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C. PERSONNEL

1. CHILD REARING LEAVE PROFESSIONAL

a. Kristen Fackler, East Hanover Elementary School. Effective:
Approximately six weeks after December 12, 2013 through the end
of the 3rd marking period of the 2013-14 school year.

b. Beth Gregg, Family & Consumer Science Teacher, Middle School.
Effective: Approximately six weeks after February 18, 2014
through the end of the 2013-14 school year.

c. Kristy Streckewald, Speech and Language, Londonderry
Elementary School. Effective: Approximately six weeks after
January 14, 2014 through the end of the 3rd marking period of the
2013-14 school year.


D. OTHER


IX. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS CALENDARS

October 21, 2013 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting

November 4, 2013 7:00 p.m. Work Session


B. ADVISEMENTS

1. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Having completed three years of satisfactory performance, the following
temporary professional employee is recommended for tenure and thus,
professional employee status.

a. Michelle Sloan


C. DISTRIBUTIONS



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IX. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to adjourn at 7:47 p.m.

Vote: All nine (9) members approved the motion.


An executive session followed this meeting to discuss a personnel item and teacher
negotiations.


Respectfully submitted,



Sharon K. Hagy
Board Secretary