OCTORARA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING October 21, 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 September 9, 2013 and the Regular Meeting of September 16, 2013. 5. Presentations A. Octorara Heroes 6. Information Items 7. Treasurers Report A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the General Fund Report for period ending September 30, 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 October 14, 2013 agenda.) A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the Transportation Contract between the Linville Hill Mennonite School and the Octorara Area School District for the 2013-2014 school year. B. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the school bus run by the Linville Hill Mennonite School for the 2013-2014 school year. C. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Ronald Leaman as a school bus driver employed by the Linville Hill Mennonite School for the 20132014 school year. D. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the student activity request for Manga Club at the Octorara Area Sr. High School. E. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the student activity request for Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the Octorara Area Sr. High School. F. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the Service Proposal not to exceed $2,300 for EHC Associates, Inc. for three year re-inspection services as required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.

G. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the revised Business Associate Agreement between the Octorara Area School District and Reschini Agency, Inc. effective October 1, 2013 due to new HIPAA regulations. H. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the revised Business Associate Agreement between the Octorara Area School District and Tri-Star Benefit Systems, Inc. effective October 1, 2013 due to new HIPAA regulations. Resignation Approvals: I. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept, with regret, the resignation of Ms. Shara Townsend as an instructional assistant at the Octorara Primary Learning Center effective September 20, 2013. (Hired August 29, 2005) J. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept, with regret, the resignation of Ms. Beth Ciccone as a Health and Physical Education teacher at the Octorara Primary Learning Center and Intermediate School effective November 8, 2013. (Hired August 20, 2008) Hiring Approvals: K. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Lisa Hillman as a long term substitute fourth grade teacher at the Octorara Elementary School from September 24, 2013 through February 14, 2014. Ms. Hillmans salary will be $49,141 pro-rated which is Step 18 to MAX of the Bachelors Scale. (Ms. Hillman is currently on the approved sub list and is replacing a medical leave.) L. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Dorothy Lomboy as a lunchroom/playground supervisor at the Octorara Intermediate School effective September 23, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Lomboys rate will be $8.75 per hour for three hours per day. M. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Christine Johnson as an instructional assistant at the Octorara Primary Learning Center effective September 30, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Johnsons rate will be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day. (Replacing Shara Townsend who resigned.) N. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Jodi Johnson as a long term substitute instructional assistant at the Octorara Elementary School for the 2013-2014 school year effective September 19, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Johnsons rate will be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day. (Replacing Trent Zook who is substitute teaching.) O. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Dawn Kimberling as a Title I math assistant at the Octorara Intermediate School September 20, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Kimberlings rate will be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day. (Replacing Stacey Hoopes who resigned.) P. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Elizabeth Schlegel as an instructional assistant at the Octorara Intermediate School effective September 19, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the

District. Ms. Schlegels rate will be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day. (Replacing Amy Ellsworth who resigned.) Q. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Diane Hery as a cafeteria team leader at the Octorara Elementary School effective October 1, 2013. Ms. Herys rate will be $10.00 per hour for three hours per day. (Replacing Gloria Stoltzfus who retired.) R. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following substitute teachers for the 2013-2014 school year: Christine Johnson, Elementary, ESL S. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following substitute support staff for the 2013-2014 school year: April Bibey, Cafeteria Dorothy Lomboy, Instructional Assistant Genevieve Dolan, Cafeteria Stephanie Halsey, Cafeteria Kristina Thompson, General Support T. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2013-2014 school year: Kevin Noon Mentor Lisa Hillman 1 pt @ $600 $ 600 Ashley Brennan Mentor Joan Agen 2 pts @ $600 $1,200 Emily Landers 7th Grade Field Hockey Coach 4 pts @ $600 $2,400 Tara Pitts Honor Society Advisor 2 pts @ $600 $1,200 (Note: Ms. Pitts was previously approved as Honor Society Advisor at two points. This is typically a four point split position. Ms. Pitts is sole advisor this year due to the co-advisor being on child rearing leave.) U. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following changes in salary due to graduate credits earned: Ashley Ayers From B+15 ($51,719) to M ($53,642) Step 17 to MAX Jennifer John From M+15 ($58,707) to M+30 ($60,919) Step 17 to MAX Candice Schwien From B ($49,441) to B+15 ($51,719) Step 17 to MAX V. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Frances Proppers request for unpaid Family Medical Leave for the purpose of child rearing from approximately March 4, 2014 through June 2, 2014 and an additional unpaid leave of absence from June 3, 2014 through the close of the 2013-2014 school year. Ms. Propper is an emotional support teacher at the Octorara Primary Learning Center, Elementary, Intermediate, and Jr. High Schools. W. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Thomas Stern as Event Security pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Mr. Sterns rate will be $50 per event. X. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Krista Lease as a Teacher on Special Assignment from October 28, 2013 to December 20, 2013 (37 days). Ms. Lease will assume the day to day responsibilities for Ms. McNamara who will be on medical leave. She will receive a stipend of $100 per day for a total of $3.700.

Y. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the agreement between the Octorara Area School District and the parents of student A to attend the Concept School. 11. Policy Committee Report 12. Finance 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 Policy Committee Meeting Monday, October 21, 2013 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Finance Committee Meeting Monday, October 21, 2013 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Executive Session for personnel Monday, October 21, 2013 Following the Regular Meeting in the District Office Conference Room Education Committee Meeting Monday, October 28, 2013 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Facility Committee Meeting Monday, November 11, 2013 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Next regularly scheduled Work Session Monday, November 11, 2013 7:30 p.m. in the Jr. High School Multi-Purpose Room Finance Committee Meeting Monday, November 18, 2013 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Policy Committee Meeting Monday, November 18, 2013 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting Monday, November 18, 2013 7:30 p.m. in the Jr. High School Multi-Purpose Room Education Committee Meeting Monday, November 25, 2013 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room