OCTORARA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING December 9, 2013 7:00 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 November 11, 2013 and the Regular Meeting of November 18, 2013. 5. Presentations A. Comprehensive Plan Elena Wilson B. Budget Dan Carsley 6. Information Items West Fallowfield Township has given the District rate notification for Signal Service, Inc. to service the traffic signals on or near the campus. The rates for January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015 will remain the same at $1,225 per year. This is a 30% reduction in their normal billing rates. 7. Treasurers Report A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the General Fund Report for period ending November 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 December 2, 2013 agenda.) 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, 2014.

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 salary will be $49,191 which is Step 18 to MAX of the Bachelors scale. (Replacing Beth Ciccone who resigned.) I. 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 contracts for the 2013-2014 school year: Scott Gee Assistant Wrestling Coach 9 pts @ $600 Deb Feather Mentor Anthony Slusher 2 pts @ $600 Dawn Baldt Mentor Jason Ralston 1 pt @ $600 Scott Foreman JV Girls Basketball Coach 9 pts @ $600 supplemental $5,400 $1,200 $ 600 $5,400

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. N. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Daniel Beirne as a long term substitute Communication Arts teacher at the Octorara Area Jr. High School effective December 3, 2013 through December 20, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Mr. Beirnes rate will be $140 per day. (Replacing a medical leave.)

O. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve an extension of Ms. Janelle Bartals unpaid Family Medical Leave for the purpose of child rearing from November 28, 2013 through December 20, 2013. Ms. Bartal is a Social Studies teacher at the Octorara Area Sr. High School. P. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Mark Klucharich as a long term substitute In School Suspension Monitor at the Octorara Jr./ Sr. High School effective December 4, 2013 through the end of the 2013-2014 school year pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Mr. Klucharichs rate will be $11.65 per day. (Replacing Jennifer Shaw who transferred.) Q. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Shelly Hurley as a library assistant at the Octorara Jr./Sr. High School effective December 3, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the district. Ms. Hurleys rate will be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day. (Replacing Denyce Copeland who resigned.) R. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Laura Fishers request for sabbatical leave for the purpose of study for the 2014-2015 school year. Ms. Fisher is a Reading Specialist at the Octorara Jr. High 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, December 9, 2013 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Finance Committee Meeting Monday, December 9, 2013 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Executive Session for labor relations Monday, December 9, 2013 Following the Regular Meeting in the District Office Conference Room Finance Committee Meeting Monday, January 13, 2014 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room

Policy Committee Meeting Monday, January 13, 2014 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Next regularly scheduled Work Session Monday, January 13, 2014 7:00 p.m. in the Jr. High School Multi-Purpose Room Facility Committee Meeting Monday, January 20, 2014 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting Monday, January 20, 2014 7:00 p.m. in the Jr. High School Multi-Purpose Room Education Committee Meeting Monday, January 27, 2014 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room