Regular meeting - Warwick School District

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Warwick School District
Lititz, PA 17543
July 21, 2009
A meeting of the Warwick Board of School Directors of the Warwick School District convened in the
District Office Board room on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.
Mrs. Sahd, Vice President, called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
The Board Secretary called the roll of the Board: Michael R. Landis, Warren Newberry, David M. Pusey,
Dr. Timothy Quinn, and Beth Ann Sahd were present at roll call.
Excused absences: William H. Flickinger, Jay Hostetter, Dr. Karen W. Malleus, and Darryl L. Miller
Others attending the meeting: Dr. April Hershey, Superintendent, Matthew LaBuda, Assistant
Superintendent, Jo Anne McClain, Board Secretary, David L. Zerbe, Business Manager, Laura Knowles of
Lancaster Newspapers, Michael Upton of Lititz Record Express, Howard Snoke, Michael Smith, Melanie
Calender, Scott Galen, Arthur Barr, Keith Floyd, Mark Leidich, John Strayer, Tyler Spangenburg, Ryan
Dussinger, Jennifer Maffeo, Ray Mount, and Katie Mount.
RECOGNITION OF CITIZENS
Mrs. Sahd welcomed those attending the meeting and asked if there were any questions or comments.
There being no comments, the meeting proceeded.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Dr. Quinn moved, Mr. Landis seconded the motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Regular meeting and Special meeting)
Dr. Quinn moved, Mr. Newberry seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2009, regular
meeting and the June 2, 2009, special meeting of the Board.
Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Mr. Zerbe presented the Treasurer' s Report. A copy of this report is attached to these minutes.
The Treasurer' s Report was unanimously accepted by the Board.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The following bills were presented for payment by Mr. Zerbe. A copy of the bills with wire transfer
information is attached to these minutes.
General Fund $1,581,998.76
Wire Transfers $1,066,931.87
Athletic Fund $28,874.38
Construction Fund $2,847,143.02
Cafeteria Fund $83,838.16
Elementary Fund $5,940.76
Middle School Fund $9,171.23
High School Fund $4,701.23
Dr. Quinn moved, Mr. Pusey seconded the motion to approve payment of the bills.

On roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
Nayes: None
Absent: Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
COMMUNICATIONS
None
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. PERSONNEL
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A. Retirement
It was recommended that the Board accept the retirement of the following individual with thanks and
appreciation.
Administrative
Brian T. Ginter, 19 Thornhill Lane, Willow Street, PA 17584, as principal at Warwick High School,
effective August 3, 2009.
Mr. Pusey moved, Dr. Quinn seconded the motion to accept the retirement of Mr. Ginter.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Sahd thanked Mr. Ginter for his service to the Warwick School District.
B. Resignations
It was recommended that the Board accept the resignations of the following individuals:
Board Committee Representative
William J. Rogers, 506 South Spruce Street, Lititz, PA 17543, as a member of the Building and
Property Committee, effective July 7, 2009.
Instructional
Anna Maria Mattern, 378 Homestead Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042, as a grade 4 teacher at John Beck
Elementary School, effective June 10, 2009.
Non-Instructional
Dominique Proulx, 294 North Cornwall Road, Lebanon, PA 17042, as a learning support assistant at
Warwick High School, effective July 13, 2009.
Dr. Quinn moved, Mr. Newberry seconded the motion to accept the above resignations.
Motion passed unanimously.
C. Elections
It was recommended that the Board approve the election of the following individuals subject to all
pre-employment requirements and clearance checks.
Instructional
Catherine Dommel, 520 Thornberry Lane, Lititz, PA 17543, as a long-term substitute 5 th grade
teacher at John R. Bonfield Elementary School, effective September 3, 2009, through the end of the
2009/10 school year, at the salary of $42,254. Ms. Dommel will be substituting for Mary Lou Raiser
during her leave of absence.
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Ryan E. Ard, 1 Resch Lane, Lancaster, PA 17602, as a long-term substitute health and physical
education teacher at Warwick Middle School, effective September 3, 2009, through the end of the
first semester, 01/29/10, at the salary of $21,239.15. Mr. Ard will be substituting for Blake Bender
during his leave of absence.
Raymond W. Mount III, 332B Buttonwood Lane, Hellam, PA 17406, as a biology teacher at
Warwick High School, effective September 3, 2009, at the salary of $44,236. Mr. Mount is replacing
Donnie Thornton.
Jennifer Maffeo, 91 Harvest Mill Lane, Palmyra, PA 17078, as a biology teacher at Warwick High
School, effective September 3, 2009, at the salary of $42,254. Ms. Maffeo is replacing Andrew
Sparmblack.
Non-Instructional
Heidi Bushong, 504 Lincoln Road, Lititz, PA 17543, as a guidance office assistant at Warwick High
School, effective August 17, 2009, at the rate of $9.15 per hour for 7.0 hours/day - 35.0 hours/week -
205 days/year. Ms. Bushong will be replacing Kathleen Yoder who resigned.
Ashley Gingrich, 1310 Stony Lane, Lititz, PA 17543, to a temporary building services position,
effective June 22, 2009, through September 4, 2009, at the rate of $7.15 per hour for 10.0 hours/day -
40.0 hours/week.
Extra-Duty
Yvette Line-Koller, 3055 Todd Lane, Lancaster, PA 17601, as a special education consultant lead
teacher effective September, 2008, through December, 2008, at the prorated salary of $700.00.
Erin Smith, 209 Karinch Street, Lebanon, PA 17042, as a special education consultant lead teacher
effective April, 2009, through June, 2009, at the prorated salary of $435.00.
Volunteer Coaches
It was recommended that the Board approve the following individuals as volunteer coaches during
the 2009/10 school year.
Baseball
Brian Wiczkowski, 241 Andover Lane, Lititz, PA 17543
Girls’ Basketball
Bill Mohler, 510 South Cedar Street, Lititz, PA 17543
Cheerleading
Nancy Hertzog, 105 Pleasant View Drive, Lititz, PA 17543
Cross Country
Doug Buckwalter, 918 Perry Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Matt Bomberger, 120 West Newport Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Lynne Thompson, 3 Breezy Knoll, Lititz, PA 17543
Field Hockey
Kelly Bollinger, 368 Evans Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Chelsea Mearig, 515 Lincoln Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Football
Joel Kreiter, 704 Webster Hill Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Kevin Boland, 79 Robinhill Drive, Lititz, PA 17543
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Golf
Jake Russell, 247 South Spruce Street, Lititz, PA 17543
Girls’ Lacrosse
Jamie Weiler, 447 Hatmarket Lane, Lititz, PA 17543
Girls’ Soccer
Bill Cifuni, 69 Spencer Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Track
Doug Buckwalter, 918 Perry Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Don Bomberger, 851 Kreider Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Matt Bomberger, 120 West Newport Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Earl Hazel, 6580 Hollow Drive, East Petersburg, PA 17520
Wrestling
Jeff Bowlby, 635 Water Edge Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Thomas Pearsall, 129 Keener Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Substitute Teachers and Assistants
Board approval was recommended for the election of the following individuals as substitutes,
effective July 22, 2009, or as indicated, until they submit their resignation or have their active status
changed by the district.
Teachers
Ryan Ard, 1 Resch Lane, Lancaster, PA 17602
Sonia Azaravich, 320 North Hanover Street, Hershey, PA 17033
Patricia Jones, 1989 Park Plaza, Lancaster, PA 17601 (effective 06/30/09)
Bethany Getway, 113 West Carpenter Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067
Lauri Grow, 109 West Manor Drive, Lititz, PA 17543
Assistants
Judy Fitzgerald, 6 Hiawatha Drive, Leola, PA 17540
Alisha Fleischer, 147 Julia Lane, Lebanon, PA 17042
Mr. Pusey moved, Mr. Newberry seconded the motion to approve the election of the above individuals.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
Nayes: None
Absent: Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
Ray Mount and Jennifer Maffeo were in attendance and recognized.
2. CHANGE OF STATUS
It was recommended that the Board approve the change of status of the following individual.
Non-Instructional
Lisa DeWitt, 5 Longenecker Road, Lititz, PA 17543, from business office secretary at the rate of $13.30
per hour, to CIA administrative assistant at the rate of $14.45 per hour, effective July 22, 2009. Mrs.
DeWitt will be replacing Judy Fitzgerald who retired.
Dr. Quinn moved, Mr. Landis seconded the motion to approve the change of status above listed.
On roll call vote:
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Ayes:
Nayes:
Absent:
Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
None
Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
3. ACADEMY AT WARWICK PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS
It was recommended that the Board approve the election and salaries of the instructors for the 2009
Academy at Warwick program (July 7 through July 30, 2009) at the rate of $28 per hour, as follows:
Reading and Math Classes
Instructor
Amount
Alex Daecher $1,456.00
John Duncheskie $1,456.00
Michelle Weber $1,456.00
Janell Banack $1,456.00
Jayne Hutchenson $1,456.00
Beverly Weaver $1,456.00
Mr. Pusey moved, Dr. Quinn seconded the motion to approve the election and salaries of the above
instructors.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
Nayes: None
Absent: Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
4. ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES 2009/10
It was recommended that the Board approve the Administrative Salaries for the 2009/10 school year, as
set forth on ATTACHMENT #1.
Mr. Pusey moved, Mr. Newberry seconded the motion to approve the administrative salaries for 2009/10, per
Attachment #1.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
Nayes: None
Absent: Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
5. NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SALARIES 2009/10
It was recommended that the Board approve the salary guide and schedules of the non-instructional
employees, per ATTACHMENT #2.
Dr. Quinn moved, Mr. Landis seconded the motion to approve the non-instructional salary guide and
schedules, per Attachment #2.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
Nayes: None
Absent: Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
6. EXTRA-DUTY BARGAINING AND NON-BARGAINING POSITIONS 2009/10
It was recommended that the Board approve the election and salaries of the extra-duty bargaining and
non-bargaining personnel as presented on ATTACHMENT #3, subject to all pre-employment
requirements and clearance checks.
Dr. Quinn moved, Mr. Newberry seconded the motion to approve the election and salaries of the extra-duty
bargaining and non-bargaining personnel, per Attachment #3.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes:
Nayes:
Absent:
Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
None
Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
7. TEACHER TENURE
The following teacher has met the teacher tenure requirements as set forth by the Pennsylvania School
Code and is recommended for tenure, effective July 22, 2009.
Jennifer Coveleskie Learning Support Warwick Middle School
Mr. Newberry moved, Dr. Quinn seconded the motion to approve tenure for the teacher named above.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
Nayes: None
Absent: Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
8. SUNDAY USE OF FACILITIES REQUESTS
It was recommended that the Board approve the following Sunday use of facilities requests.
A. Warwick Midget Football to use football stadium 14 for games on September 6, 13, 27, 2009, and
October 25, 2009, from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., as per ATTACHMENT #4.
B. Warwick Midget Football to use running track field 12 for games from October 11, 2009 through
October 24, 2009, from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., as per ATTACHMENT #5.
Dr. Quinn moved, Mr. Pusey seconded the motion to approve Sunday use of facilities requests as listed on
Attachment #4 and Attachment #5.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. CONTRACTED SERVICE FOR LEADERSHIP STAFF DEVELOPMENT
It was recommended that the Board approve contracting with Conversations, Inc., of East Petersburg, PA,
to provide executive coaching and leadership development services to the district from July 1, 2009,
through August 31, 2010, at the cost of $7,200 per ATTACHMENT #6.
Mr. Newberry moved, Dr. Quinn seconded the motion to approve contracting with Conversations, Inc., as per
Attachment #6.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
Nayes: None
Absent: Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
10. CONTRACTED SERVICE FOR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE BASED
EVALUATION PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND EVALUATION TRAINING FOR
ADMINISTRATORS
It was recommended that the Board approve contracting with Capraro Associates LLC, of Stamford, CT,
to provide a design and development of performance based evaluation plan for administrators and
evaluation training for administrators from July 21, 2009, through July 1, 2010, at the cost of $6,925 per
ATTACHMENT #7.
Dr. Quinn moved, Mr. Newberry seconded the motion to approve the abovementioned contract with Capraro
Associates LLL, as set forth on Attachment #7.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes:
Nayes:
Absent:
Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
None
Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
11. IU#13 JOINT AUTHORITY BOARD REPLACEMENT
It was recommended that the Board approve the appointment of Matthew LaBuda to fill the unexpired
term of Dr. Robert Lombardo on the IU#13 Joint Authority Board. This term expires January 1, 2012.
Mr. Pusey moved, Mr. Landis seconded the motion to approve the appointment of Matthew LaBuda to the
IU#13 Joint Authority Board as set forth above.
Motion passed unanimously.
12. PSBA LEGISLATIVE POLICY DELEGATES
It was recommended that the Board appoint two voting delegates to participate in the PSBA Legislative
Policy Council meeting to be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009, during the PSBA School Leadership
Conference 2009 in Hershey, PA.
David Pusey volunteered to serve in this capacity.
Mr. Landis moved, Dr. Quinn seconded the motion to appoint David Pusey to serve as a voting delegate at the
abovementioned PSBA School Leadership Conference.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Sahd announced that we will need community representatives for the Building and Property Committee.
She also advised that Richard Barbour, a member of the Education Committee, is in the hospital in critical
condition.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS
1. PLANCON PART K
It was recommended that the Board approve the submission of Plancon Part K Project Refinancing the
2009 Issue as per ATTACHMENT #8, to PDE. (Note: The 2009 Issue comprised the refinance of the
2000 Emmaus Issue and the 2003 Issue approved at the June 2 nd special meeting. Part K must be
submitted to PDE. It documents the new debt schedule and savings which PDE shares based on the
future reimbursement as a result of the lower interest rates.)
Mr. Pusey moved, Mr. Newberry seconded the motion to approve submission of Plancon Park K, per
Attachment #8.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
Nayes: None
Absent: Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
2. CHANGE ORDERS
It was recommended that the Board approve the following change order requests for the Campus Drive
project:
A. Additional milling and paving at the Maple Street parking lot (North side of HS) as described
and highlighted ($21,089) per ATTACHMENT #9.
B. Additional patch paving (behind the home bleachers) as described and highlighted ($3,275) per
ATTACHMENT #10.
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C. Additional traffic signal head (for driver visibility per PennDOT requirement) at the Second
Avenue and Campus Drive intersection ($1,733) per ATTACHMENT #11.
(Note: This paving was always slated to be part of the project and was thought to be included. After bid
award and just recently it was discovered that the line of paving was misinterpreted by the engineers.
The value presented here is at the same unit price per the bid and is within the planned contingency
allocation. The signal head is necessary due to PennDOT requirements.)
Dr. Quinn moved, Mr. Landis seconded the motion to approve the change orders as outlined on Attachment
#9, Attachment #10, and Attachment #11.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
Nayes: None
Absent: Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
3. ELA GROUP SUPPLEMENTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
It was recommended that the Board approve supplemental professional services with ELA Group, Inc.,
for construction administration services on the Campus Drive Project and revised site plans related to
alternative options (Field 15) as outlined and presented on ATTACHMENT #12.
Mr. Pusey moved, Mr. Newberry seconded the motion to approve services with ELA Group, Inc., as per
Attachment #12.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
Nayes: None
Absent: Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
Information from the Superintendent
Dr. Hershey advised that the state budget battle rages on. The current numbers indicate that the basic
education subsidy has decreased.
Preliminary PSSA data has become available, and Mr. Floyd will be preparing a report to present to the Board
in the near future.
Invitations to the support staff appreciation picnic on August 26 th were at Board members’ seats. Dr. Hershey
encouraged Board members to attend.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Building and Property Committee
Mr. Pusey reported that there was no meeting this month. Recommendations were handled under the Business
Affairs section earlier on this agenda.
Education Committee
Mrs. Sahd reported that the Education Committee met on July 13, 2009. Topics of discussion included
presentations on the curriculum review and materials by Mr. Keith Floyd, and the student services annual
report by Mrs. Line-Koller. The Committee made the following recommendations to the Board:
1. That the Board approve the course curriculums for K-12 Mathematics and K-12 Science for the 2009/10
school year and beyond, as per ATTACHMENTS #13 and #14.
Dr. Quinn moved, Mr. Landis seconded the motion to approve the course curriculums per Attachments #13
and #14.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes:
Nayes:
Absent:
Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
None
Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
2. That the Board approve the purchase of the following textbooks/manuals for:
A. High School Earth Science (Level 3) Course effective 2009/2010: Concepts and Challenges in Life,
Earth and Physical Sciences © 2009, published by Pearson Education
B. High School Physics Course effective 2009/2010: CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS © 2009, published by
Pearson Education
C. Elementary Mathematics Courses (K-6) effective 2009/2010: Pennsylvania Edition of Math Connects
© 2009, published by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
D. High School Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry courses effective 2009/2010: Pre-
Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry © 2009, Prentice Hall/Pearson Education.
Mr. Landis moved, Mr. Newberry seconded the motion to approve the purchase of the above
textbooks/manuals.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Mr. Landis, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Pusey, Dr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sahd
Nayes: None
Absent: Mr. Flickinger, Mr. Hostetter, Dr. Malleus and Mr. Miller
Finance and Legal Committee
Mr. Landis reported that there was no meeting this month.
Student Activities Committee
Dr. Quinn reported that there was no meeting this month.
Executive Session / Personnel Committee
Mrs. Sahd announced that there would be a meeting following this Board meeting to discuss personnel.
Labor and Management Committee
No report.
Lititz Community Center Representative
Dr. Hershey said there was a meeting this morning, but she was unable to attend.
Legislative Committee
Mr. Pusey stated there is still no state budget. Discussion continues on the Keystone Exams, and they are
trying to be certain they will incur no additional costs.
IU Representative
Mr. Hostetter was absent - no report.
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Representative
Mr. Pusey reported on the Career Camps for students 14-15 years of age to introduce them to various career
opportunities. A robotics career camp was offered this year. They are busy with building maintenance to
prepare for the next school year.
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Lancaster County Academy Representative
Mr. Miller absent - no report.
PRIOR BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Sahd stated that this is the first Board meeting for Dr. Hershey and Mr. LaBuda, and she welcomed them
to their positions in the district.
INFORMATION
None
COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM BOARD MEMBERS OR CITIZENS
John Strayer thanked the Board for the tax hike and questioned Dr. Hershey on the money the district will
receive from the state indicating his viewpoint of a discrepancy in whether it is a reduction or increase over
last year. He commented on the district budget increases in employees’ pay, adding that most people in Lititz
have not received increases this year.
Howard Snoke complimented the district for using a Study Island program at this year’s Summer Academy at
Warwick for 4 th and 5 th grade students, adding that it is an outstanding program.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Pusey moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Landis seconded the
motion, and the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo Anne McClain, Board Secretary
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