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LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Regular Meeting/Work Session Minutes
May 5, 2014



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, Mr. Kevin J. Busher, Ms. Debra J. Macut, Mrs. Marcela D. Myers, Mr. Keith E.
Oellig, Mrs. Laurie N. Reichert, Mr. Eric M. Samples, and Mrs. Kerry L. Wolfe, 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; Mr. Todd Neuhard, High School Principal; Mr.
Dan Berra, Middle School Principal; Mr. Edward Gnall, Mr. Justin Hanula, Dr. Michael
Lausch, Mr. Gary Messinger and Dr. Douglas Winner, Elementary Principals.

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.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Ms. Macut 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
Dr. Smith welcomed the many parents, students, and guests in the audience.

1. Dr. Smith introduced high school music teacher, Liz Colpo, who directed the
High School Chamber Singers in performing a song for the Board and guests.
Mr. Kreiser thanked them for their wonderful performance and read a
proclamation that was presented to each member for their accomplishment of
being selected to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Associations
State Conference.

2. Dr. Smith then introduced Christopher Brian. Mr. Kreiser read a proclamation
honoring Christopher for being selected as a member of the Pennsylvania Music
Educators Associations All-State Chorus.

3. Ceremonial Signing of Diploma (Placeholder)

4. The meeting was turned over to Mr. Dan Berra, Middle School Principal, who
recognized nine middle school students for their outstanding scholarship and
school citizenship. A video of interviews with the students was shown followed
by introductions of the students and their parents. The students who were
recognized are: Kayley Brookes, Alexis Goddard, Ella hickey, Rory
Klingensmith, Pauliina Malinen, Abby Mauger, Chiara Meyers, Melissa Salli, and
Clay Spencer. Certificates were presented with congratulations from Dr. Smith,
Mr. Berra, Mr. Szobocsan, Mrs. Coller.

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to place the names of the list
of students and their accomplishments into the official minutes of the meeting.

Vote: All eight (8) members approved the motion.

The meeting was recessed at 7:35 for photo opportunities and refreshments.

President Kreiser called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.



VI. REPORTS

A. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR Mr. Hazen reported:
The spring concert season has begun with sixth grade kicking things off on
May 7; Conewago and South Hanover on May 8; High School and seventh
and eighth grade orchestras will have a joint concert on May 13; Londonderry
on May 14; High School and seventh and eighth grade bands will have a joint
concert on May 15; Seventh and eighth grade chorus will join their high
school counterparts on May 21; East Hanover an Nye on May 22; and Mr.
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Hutchinson will have a special outdoor concert with his band on May 30, at
7:30 p.m. in borough park where they will be playing selections from the
Wizard of Oz with the movie to follow in conjunction with board of
recreation.
Our student artists are also busy. Alicia Thomasson has work featured in a
gallery in Lancaster this month. The annual senior art show kicks off on May
16 at the Rail Community Center with art on display and for sale.
Fifth graders will all be heading to Camp Hebron this month.
Sixth graders will be having their DARE graduation ceremony on May 23.
Senior awards night is May 22.

B. FEDERAL PROGRAMS Mrs. Shaver-Durham reported:
The reading center event, Read, Write, Draw Comics are Cool!, held on
April 16 at Nye Elementary was a great success. There were 159 students and
parents in attendance. They have received great feedback from the
participants.

C. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Smith reported:
The bids for the field house came in last week 25% above the estimates so it
was decided to rebid.
The work on the tennis courts continues. They have to recoat part of the
driveway then grass and trees can be planted.
Senior awards night is May 22, 6:45 at the high school. It is one of the most
rewarding and inspirational nights to see the successes of the students.



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.

A. FISCAL

1. PERMISSION TO RE-BID

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Samples moved to reject all bids for the
project known as Lower Dauphin Field House Project, dated April 29, 2014,
and authorize the Architect (EI Associates) and Administration to prepare and
issue contract documents for re-bid.

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

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2. SUBMISSION OF PDE FORM 3074

Board approval of PDE Form 3074 (Non-Reimbursable Work Subject to
Advertising and Bidding Requirements) is required for the new athletic
field field house.

Motion: Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the
submission of PDE Form 3074 as presented.

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


3. 2014-15 PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Samples moved to approve the
2014-15 Lower Dauphin School District budget in the amount of
$60,940,000. Further, that the business manager advertise the proposed
final budget in accordance with the procedures required by law and
directions by the school solicitor. A copy of the proposed final budget for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 shall be attached to the board
minutes. Copies of the budget shall be available for public inspection for
30 days prior to the final adoption.

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


B. PERSONNEL

1. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE SUBSTITUTE LIST

PROFESSIONAL
ADDITIONS:
Anna Rux Elementary K-6, Special Education

EMERGENCY CERTIFIED
Heidi Hershey

DELETION:
Darren Holbein

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Barry moved to approve the
additions/deletions to the substitute list as presented.
Vote: All nine (9) members approved the motion.
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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
The minutes of the regular meeting held on April 21, 2014, and the
minutes and record of the May 5, 2014 regular meeting/work session will
be included for your review prior to the regular meeting.


2. FISCAL ITEMS

a. BILLS (Placeholder)

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.


b. TAX EXONERATIONS (Placeholder)

Real Per Capita
Municipality Estate 511 & 679 Occup. 511

Conewago $ $ $
East Hanover $ $ $
Hummelstown $ $ $
Londonderry $ $ $
South Hanover $ $ $

TOTAL $ $ $


3. SUPERINTENDENTS RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL
ISSUES:

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

We are recommending the following individuals:

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NAME AREA OF CERTIFICATION

Additions:


Deletions:


b. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS-EMPLOYMENT

1. Cheerleading Courtney Stambaugh
2. Cross Country John Butler
3. Field Hockey Linda Kreiser
4. Football Rob Klock
5. Golf Terry Basehore
6. Soccer (Boys) Gerry Lynch
7. Soccer (Girls) Nic Amici
8. Tennis (Girls) Peggy Long
9. Volleyball (Girls) David Machamer
10. Basketball (Boys) Mark Hofsass
11. Basketball (Girls) Bob Heusser
12. Swimming Cari Zelko
13 Wrestling Kemal Pegram
14 Baseball Ken Kulina
15. Lacrosse (Boys) Rich Vickroy
16. Lacrosse (Girls) Natalie Kratzer
17. Softball Steve Alcorn
18. Tennis (Boys) Peggy Long
19. Track & Field Greg Miller
20. Volleyball (Boys) David Machamer
21. Asst. Athletic Director Randy Behney


c. PERSONNEL ITEM ELECTION OF TREASURER

In accordance with Section 404 of the Public School code, the
School District shall elect annually, during the month of May, a
treasurer to serve for one (1) year beginning on the first day of July
following his/her election. NOTE: Michelle Hereshko is currently
serving as School District Treasurer.


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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 April. The treasurers report will be provided prior to the
regular meeting.


C. PERSONNEL

1. EMPLOYMENT SUMMER CUSTODIANS

CUSTODIANS - AIDES
June 11, 2014 through August 15, 2014 at $11.00/hr. for new employees
and $11.50/hr. for returning employees.

1. John Book, Sr.* 8. Sherry Klingler*
2. Laurie Boyer* 9. Donna Lister*
3. Brandon Dick 10. Leah Palm
4. Ted Errickson* 11. Mike Rankin
5. Ken Griffith 12. Dawn Reese*
6. Krista Hoffman* 13. Mary Young*
7. Lori Kilgore*

*Returning Employee

CUSTODIANS - STUDENTS
June 11, 2014 through August 15, 2014 at $8.00/hr.

1. Zachariah DeLano 12. Michael Melly

2. Emilee Dieffenderfer 13. Cole Nissley

3. Jordan Foreman 14. Patrick Norris

4. Amanda Gutierrez 15. Matthew Perri

5. Katelyn Inzeo 16. Ruby Rhoad

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6. Matthew Joyce 17. Samuel Shutt

7. Rachel King 18. Dakota Smith

8. Matthew Kline 19. Travis Smith

9. David Koteles 20. Wade Spooner

10. Colin Marcavage 21. Taylor Steigerwald

11. James McDonough 22. MacKenzie Straw



D. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUE

1. POLICY REVISIONS SECOND READING

a. 901 Public Relations Objectives
b. 902 Publications Program
c. 903 Public Participation in Board Meetings
d. 904 Public Attendance at School Events
e. 905 Citizen Advisory Committees
f. 906 Public Complaints
g. 907 School Visitors


2. TEXTBOOKS

The list of textbooks to be used for the first time in the 2014-15 school
year was attached. The books have been on display in the board room.


3. PROPOSED 2014-15 OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP


Grade Approx. # of Students Time of Year # of Nights
Outdoor Education 5 300 Spring 2


E. OTHER


IX. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS CALENDARS

May 19, 2014 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting

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June 5, 2014 7:00 p.m. Commencement

June 9, 2014 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting/Work Session

June 23, 2014 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting (If needed)


B. ADVISEMENTS


C. DISTRIBUTIONS



IX. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Samples moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.

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


An executive session followed this meeting for the purpose of discussing a student and tax issue.


Respectfully submitted,



Sharon K. Hagy
Board Secretary