January 7, 2013 Steelton, PA The Steelton-Highspire School Board met on the above date for the purpose of planning

and developing the agenda for the regular meeting of January 17, 2013 with the following members present: President, Ms. Mary Carricato; Vice President, Ms. Rachel Slade; Mrs. Natalie Grubb; Ms. Sarah F. Metallo; Mr. John Salov; and Mrs. Rosemary Tonkin. Mr. Barry L. Baumgardner; Mr. Joseph Conjar; and Mr. Robert Spizzirri were absent. Also present were Dr. Audrey L. Utley, Superintendent; Dr. Wendy Reisinger, Assistant to the Superintendent; Mrs. Sherry Roland-Washington, Assistant to the Superintendent; Mrs. Annie Long, Board Secretary; Mr. Travis Waters, High School Principal; Mr. Timothy Wendling, Elementary Principal; and Mrs. Carol Hollern, Recording Secretary. Attached is a copy of a list of names of the members of the public who were present. Ms. Carricato called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

PRESENTATION Scott Devlin of Verizon updated the Board on the actions needed by the District and Verizon in order to move forward with the construction of a cellular tower at the football field.

PUBLIC COMMENT (Action Items) There was no Public Comment. ACTION ITEMS PERSONNEL REPORT RETIREMENT Ms. Slade made a motion to accept a request for retirement from Ted Sawchuck as a facilities worker effective January 26, 2013. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye.

January 7, 2013 Page 2 FMLA LEAVE CHILDREARING REQUEST Mrs. Tonkin made a motion to approve a Childrearing FMLA leave request from Tiffany Dawson effective immediately with a return date of on or around May 2, 2013. Second by Mr. Salov. All members present voted aye on roll call. (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 3 absent) APPOINTMENTS Ms. Slade made a motion to appoint Wayne Shearer to the position of Secondary Business Education effective January 21, 2013. Mr. Shearers salary will be set at Step 3, Bachelors, $39,959 pro-rated. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye on roll call. (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 3 absent) Mrs. Grubb made a motion to appoint Bradley Harris as a Facilities I Worker effective January 8, 2013. Mr. Harris salary is set at $9/hour. Second by Ms. Slade. All members present voted aye on roll call. (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 3 absent) REQUEST FOR LEAVE WITHOUT PAY Mrs. Grubb made a motion to approve January 28, 29, and 30 as Leave Without Pay days for Clarence Watson. Second by Ms. Slade. All members present voted aye. APPOINTMENT Ms. Slade made a motion to appoint Laurent Shaubach as a 7th Grade Math Long Term Substitute Teacher effective January 9, 2013. Ms. Shaubach will be placed on Step 1, Bachelors, at a salary of $37,381 prorated. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye on roll call. (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 3 absent) RESIGNATION Ms. Slade made a motion to accept a resignation from Danielle Simms as a Secondary Alternative Education Teacher effective January 4, 2013. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye on roll call. (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 3 absent) FAMILY MEDICAL INTERMITTENT FMLA LEAVE Ms. Slade made a motion to approve a request from Jan Baumgardner for Family Medical Intermittent FMLA effective January 7, 2013. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye on roll call. (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 3 absent)

January 7, 2013 Page 3 RETIREMENT Ms. Slade made a motion to accept a request for retirement from Leigh Beth Zema as Business Manager effective August 30, 2013. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye.

REVIEW OF BOARD REPORTS Curriculum Report Acceptance of federal grants for the 2012-2013 school year will be brought forward at the January 17, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Financial Report The financial reports for the months of November and December for the General Fund, Cafeteria Fund, Athletic Fund, Student Activities Fund, Construction Fund, Real Estate and Personal Taxes will be brought forward for approval at the January 17, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Personnel Report Supplemental Contracts for the 2012-2013 school year will be brought forward for approval at the January 17, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Property and Supplies Report A water treatment agreement will be brought forward for approval at the January 17, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Student Activities Report Approved field trips will be reviewed at the January 17, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Board Presidents Report Ms. Carricato made the following appointments and assignments. Board Committee Chairs Curriculum Finance Sara Metallo Joseph Conjar

January 7, 2013 Page 4 Personnel Property & Supplies Transportation Student Activities Pupil Services Special Projects Special Reports Athletic Association PSBA Representative HACC Joint Local Government Strategic Planning Buildings & Grounds Discipline Budget Joseph Conjar, John Salov, and Natalie Grubb John Salov Robert Spizzirri Barry Baumgardner Sara Metallo and Natalie Grubb Joseph Conjar and Robert Spizzirri Rachel Slade and Rosemary Tonkin Rachel Slade, Natalie Grubb, John Salov, and Robert Spizzirri Rachel Slade Robert Spizzirri Natalie Grubb Rosemary Tonkin Rachel Slade John Salov

Committees Litigation Rachel Slade, Mary Carricato, and Joseph Conjar Evaluation Barry Baumgardner, John Salov, and Sara Metallo Negotiations Rosemary Tonkin, Natalie Grubb, and Robert Spizzirri Superintendents Report Conference requests, a Board Policy, and acceptance of donations will be brought forward for approval at the January 17, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Dr. Utley informed the Board that a Student Expulsion Hearing is scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Dr. Utley received permission from the Board to release our contract with the Forum for graduation services.

SPECIAL REPORTS Athletic Association Mr. Petrovich will update the Board at the Legislative Meeting.

January 7, 2013 Page 5 PSBA Representative Mr. Salov reported on financially distressed school districts. HACC There was nothing to be reported. Joint Local Government Association There was nothing to be reported. Strategic Planning A meeting is scheduled for January 30. Buildings and Grounds There was nothing to be reported. Discipline Committee There was nothing to be reported. Budget Committee A meeting is scheduled for January 24. Public Comment There was no Public Comment. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m. on a motion by Ms. Slade. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye.

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_____________________________ Carol L. Hollern Recording Secretary

_____________________________ Annie M. Long Board Secretary