Minutes March 5, 2012 WESTERN WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT ...

Minutes March 5, 2012
WESTERN WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
1970C EASTON TURNPIKE
LAKE ARIEL, PA 18436
The regular scheduled meeting of the Western Wayne Board of Education was held on
March 5, 2012 in the District Office located at 1970C Easton Turnpike, Lake
Ariel, PA 18436.
The meeting was advertised in the legal section of the February 24, 2012 edition
of the Wayne Independent.
Board President Alvin Hollister called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Ms. Faliskie offered a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board Secretary Gary Podunajec took roll call. (9) Board Members were present and
are listed as follows:
Board President – Alvin Hollister
Board Vice President – Donald McDonough
Board Secretary – Gary Podunajec
Board Treasurer – Frank Ward
Board Member – William Gershey
Board Member – David Lindow
Board Member – Donald Olsommer Jr.
Board Member – Doris Pliss
Board Member – James Salak
Administrators Present – Superintendent Andrew Falonk, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Clayton LaCoe, Business Manager Rose Emmett, High School Principal Patrick
Sheehan, Assistant High School Principal Matthew Barrett, Middle School Principal
Kristen Donohue, EverGreen Principal Ellen Faliskie, Robert D. Wilson Principal
Maria Miller, Assistant Principal Mary Ann Olsommer, Director of Instructional
Services Dr. Lorna Johns, Assistant Director of Instructional Services Michael
Cole, Early Intervention Supervisor Tanya Carrelle and Food Service Director
Maria Liptak.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Gershey and seconded by Mr. McDonough to accept the
minutes generated from the regular Board meeting of February 6, 2012.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Treasurer's Reports
A motion was made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. McDonough to accept the reports
from the General Account and Food Service Account.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
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Approval of Bills
A motion was made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Olsommer to pay the bills
generated from the General Account, Food Service Account and Construction
Account.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Accounting of Taxes
There were no questions on the Accounting of Taxes.
Construction Summary
The Superintendent had nothing to report.
Student Recognition
High School Principal Patrick Sheehan introduced the students who attained
Principal list status for the second marking period of the 2011-2012 school year
for public recognition. The following students received their awards.
Grade 9 – Bethany Giombetti and Madeline Carey
Grade 10 – Caleigh Wildenstein and Michaela Killian
Grade 11 – Hannah Peifer and Nicole Buehring
Grade 12 – Jonathan Reed and Shannon Myers
Student Recognition
Mr. Sheehan introduced two outstanding seniors for public recognition.
The first student recognized was Denny Guo, son of Steven Guo and Ting Yuan.
Denny’s future plans are to attend Penn State Main campus and earn a Master’s
degree in Mechanical Engineering.
The next student recognized was Thomas Christopher, son of Thomas and Diane
Christopher of Honesdale. Thomas’s future plans are either to attend Marywood
University or the University of Scranton and earn a degree in Biochemistry and
later move on to Medical School.
Friends of Western Wayne Basketball
The Friends of Western Wayne Basketball and their group organizers, Ed Karabin,
Ann Karabin, Randy Beam, Allison Gillis and Jamie Lukeski presented a check for
$3,000.00, reimbursement for the startup monies needed to purchase chairs and a
scorer’s table for the high school boys’ basketball games. The Friends of Western
Wayne Boys Basketball would like to thank the School Board Directors, the local
Business Community, parents of the players and all others who support their
organization.
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Recognition of Public
Mr. Carl Wilgus from the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau addressed the Board. He
spoke to the Board about the advantages economically and socially of starting the
school year after Labor Day.
Mr. Hollister stated that the District’s calendar is set for the 2012-2013 school
year and agreed it would be advantageous to change the calendar in the next few
years due to the time that Labor Day falls on the calendar.
Ms. Karen Kowalczyk addressed the Board. She stated that she owns the building
across from the old Lake School and is concerned with the block of concrete that
was left in the roadway/sidewalk after the school sign was removed. She stated
that it is a safety hazard for pedestrians. She stated that she called Mr. Falonk
three times and did not receive a return call from him. She also stated that the
individual that she spoke to at Penn Dot also tried calling Mr. Falonk and did
not receive a call back either.
Mr. Falonk stated that he had spoken to the District’s Solicitor and was told
that it is not the District’s responsibility. He also stated that he sent a staff
member to remove the rebar that was sticking out of the concrete after Ms.
Kowalczyk called the first time.
Ms. Kowalczyk stated that the District applied for the permit in 1983 to install
the sign and is responsible for its removal.
Director Donald McDonough suggested that we get an estimate on how much it would
cost to remove the concrete.
Enrollment Report:
Mr. Hollister presented the enrollment report for day #111 of the 2011 -2012
school year.
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GRADE EVERGREEN SN P RDW SN P MS SN P HS SN P TOTAL
EARLY INT. 12 10 22
PRE K 71 11 33 8 123
KDG 80 6 39 10 1 136
GR. 1 74 10 3 34 7 128
GR. 2 74 14 54 13 1 156
GR. 3 73 12 41 19 145
GR. 4 89 19 3 48 12 171
GR. 5 95 15 2 51 15 178
GR. 6 138 30 2 170
UNGRADED 4 1 5
TOTAL 556 103 8 300 94 2 138 30 2 0 1 0 1,234
GR. 7 134 39 2 175
GR. 8 144 33 2 179
UNGRADED 6 1 7
GR. 9 161 22 4 187
GR. 10 146 23 5 174
GR. 11 152 15 9 176
GR. 12 125 26 9 160
TOTAL 556 103 8 300 94 2 416 102 6 584 93 28 2,292
Key: SN – Special Needs, P – Placement outside of District
Totals: EverGreen–667; RDW–396; MS–524; HS–705 TOTAL: 2,292
February Total: 2,295
NEIU #19 Budget –
A motion was made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. McDonough to recommend that the
Board of Education approve the NEIU #19 Budget for the 2012-2013 school year with
the estimated share from Western Wayne School District at $83,368.46. There is no
increase from last year.
Director Donald McDonough commented that regardless of a negative outcome from a
vote the State will withhold the monies Western Wayne owes to the NEIU out of the
General Fund reimbursement.
Director James Salak commented that by voting against the Budget, a message would
be sent to the NEIU that they do not feel the amounts figured for the services
provided are fair.
The motion carried with Directors David Lindow, Donald Olsommer, Gary Podunajec
and James Salak voting no.
Joint Purchasing
A motion was made by Mr. Podunajec and seconded by Mr. McDonough to recommend
that the Board of Education authorize the participation of the Western Wayne
School District in the joint purchasing of copy paper and #2 fuel oil through
N.E.I.U. #19.
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The motion carried with all affirmatives.
School Resource Officer
A motion was made by Mr. McDonough and seconded by Mr. Ward to recommend that the
Board of Education direct the Superintendent to pursue a Contract with the
Pennsylvania State Police for the use of a School Resource Officer for the 2012-
2013 school year at an approximate cost of $81,509.40 per year which includes all
Resource Officer expenses including compensation, benefits, Workers Compensation,
general liability insurance and training.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Overnight Class Trips
A motion was made by Mr. Salak and seconded by Mr. Podunajec to recommend that
the Board of Education approve the following overnight class trips for the 2011-
2012 school year:
a. First Robotics Regional Competition – Hatboro-Horsham High School –
March 1-3, 2012 –Brian Landry/Pat Farley
b. TSA State Leadership Conference – Seven Springs PA – April 18-21, 2012
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Approval of Chaperones
A motion was made by Mr. Podunajec and seconded by Mr. Olsommer to recommend
that the Board of Education approve the following chaperones:
National Honor Society – Baltimore MD – May 3-5, 2012 – additional
chaperones Tim McClure and Shelly Jonas
First Robotics Regional Competition – March 1-3, 2012 – Brian Landry,
Patrick Farley
TSA State Leadership Conference – April 18-21, 2012 – David Rupp, Brian
Landry, Patrick Farley, Maria Masankay, Georgia Mitchell
Marching Band Trip – Baltimore MD – April 12-14, 2012:
Ray Stedenfeld
Joan Stedenfeld
Maria Arneil
Bridgit Erb
Melissa Erb
Denise Johnson
Kelly Hambel
Cindy Davis
Gwen Polatnis
Karen Yamilakowski
Noreen Ofner
Debbie Wilson
Harriot Bayly
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Warren Batzel
Stacey Batzel
John Shandor
Christine Shandor
Joe Marconi
Camille Marconi
Don Reed
Laurie Reed
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Unpaid Leave
A motion was made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. McDonough to recommend that the
Board of Education approve an unpaid leave for employee PS# 10-11-12 for the
remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Choreographer
A motion was made by Mr. Salak and seconded by Mr. Gershey to recommend that the
Board of Education add the position of “Choreographer” to the High School
Musical/Drama Memorandum of Understanding with the Western Wayne Education
Association at the salary of $618.00 for the 2011-2012 school year.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Service Agreement
A motion was made by Mr. Gershey and seconded by Mr. McDonough to recommend that
the Board of Education approve a Service Agreement with Western Wayne School
District and Adams Cable Service for Broadband Internet Service(25 Mbps) at the
rate of $525.00 per month for three years. This is a cost reduction of $125.00
per month and the services are ERATE eligible.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Service Agreement
A motion was made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Salak to recommend that the
Board of Education approve a Service Agreement between Western Wayne School
District and Verizon PRI telecommunications from April 2013 to June 30, 2016.
The monthly rate is reduced from $640 to $430. These funds are covered under
ERATE.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Waiver of Expulsion Hearing and Stipulation
A motion was made by Mrs. Pliss and seconded by Mr. Olsommer to recommend that
the Board of Education adopt the proposed Waiver of Expulsion Hearing and
Stipulation relating to student #06-11-12, thereby excluding the student from the
Western Wayne School District in accordance with the terms thereof.
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The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Job Description
A motion was made by Mr. McDonough and seconded by Mrs. Pliss to recommend that
the Board of Education approve the job description for the position of Assistant
School Nurse.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Personnel
District Substitute List
A motion was made by Mr. Gershey and seconded by Mr. McDonough to recommend that
the Board of Education approve the following personnel to be added to the
District Substitute List for the 2011-2012 school year per Certification, Act
34/151/114 Guidelines, Employment Eligibility Verification – U.S. Department of
Justice:
1. Michele Barr
Area: Custodial
2. Jason Bowman
Area of Certification: Health & Physical Education
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Business Manager Employment Agreement
A motion was made by Mrs. Pliss and seconded by Mr. Salak to recommend that the
Board of Education approve the Employment Agreement between the Western Wayne
School District and Business Manager Rose Emmett effective July 01, 2012.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Appointment – Mentor Teacher
A motion was made by Mr. Podunajec and seconded by Mr. Gershey to recommend that
the Board of Education appoint the following Mentor Teacher for the Second
Semester of the 2011-2012 school year at the salary listed in the Professional
Employees Contract:
MENTOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE SALARY
1. Melissa Daniels Leah Altamuro (2 nd semester) $681.00
2. Melissa Daniels Casey Lisowski(2 nd semester) $681.00
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
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Resignation/Retirement
A motion was made by Mr. McDonough and seconded by Mr. Olsommer to recommend that
the Board of Education approve the resignation for retirement purposes from
Secretary Carolyn Birmelin effective June 30, 2012.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Appointment of Coach
A motion was made by Mrs. Pliss and seconded by Mr. McDonough to recommend that
the Board of Education appoint the following to the listed coaching position for
the 2011-2012 school year at the salary listed in the Professional Employees
Contract:
1. Chase Smith Baseball, Jr High $3,026.00
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Appointment of Advisors – 2012-2013
A motion was made by Mr. McDonough and seconded by Mr. Gershey to recommend that
the Board of Education appoint the following to the listed Advisor position for
the 2012-2013 school year at the salary listed in the Professional Employees
Contract:
1. Maria Arneil Assistant Band Director $3,783.00
2. Tina Krawcyk Assistant Band Director $3,783.00
3. Bridgit Erb Band Front Director $3,783.00
4. Maria Masankay Brain Bee Advisor $ 778.00
5. Joanne Tagle CATS Club – High School $1,246.00
6. Melissa Williams CATS Club – Middle School(1 position) $ 623.00
7. Carrie Krautter CATS Club – Middle School $ 623.00
8. Tom Lopatofsky Director of Musical/Drama $5,305.00
9. Brian Landry Set Construction $ 637.00
10. Maria Arneil Accompanist $ 637.00
11. Maria Arneil Vocal Director $3,183.00
12. Raymond Stedenfeld Pit Director $1,697.00
13. Tara Donleavy 9 th Grade Class Advisor (1) $ 421.00
14. Patrick Farley 9 th Grade Class Advisor (1) $ 421.00
15. James Kobeski 10 th Grade Class Advisor (1) $ 421.00
16. Greg Butler 10 th Grade Class Advisor (1) $ 421.00
17. Melissa Orner 11 th Grade Class Advisor (2) $1,092.00
18. Maria Masankay 11 th Grade Class Advisor (2) $1,092.00
19. Ben Gill 12 th Grade Class Advisor (2) $1,092.00
20. Sara Orloski 12 th Grade Class Advisor (2) $1,092.00
21. Beth Lombardi Custodian of Student Accounts $2,597.00
22. Justin Hayden Art Department Chair preK-12 $1,664.00
23. Frances Vitovsky Business Department Chair 6-12 $1,664.00
24. Marianne Morgan English Department Chair preK-12 $1,664.00
25. Colleen Carmody Family & Consumer Science 6-12 $1,664.00
26. Melissa Orner Foreign Language Chair 6-12 $1,664.00
27. Elizabeth Marioni Health/PE/Safety Chair preK-12 $1,664.00
28. Ted Macdonough Math Department Chair preK-12 $1,664.00
29. Raymond Stedenfeld Music Department Chair preK-12 $1,664.00
30. Joanne Tagle Pupil Services (Guidance) preK-12 $1,664.00
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31. Maria Masankay Science Chair preK-12 – 1 position $ 832.00
32. Christine McClure Science Chair preK-12 - 1 position $ 832.00
33. Kendra Wayman Social Studies Chair preK-12 $1,664.00
34. Tara Donleavy Special Education Chair preK-12 $1,664.00
35. Brian Landry Technology Education Chair preK-12 $1,664.00
36. Maria Masankay Envirothon Advisor – 1 position $ 597.00
37. Christine McClure Envirothon Advisor $ 597.00
38. Frances Vitovsky FBLA Advisor $1,246.00
39. James Kobeski FCCLA Advisor $1,246.00
40. Pat Farley Hot Rod Club Advisor $1,246.00
41. Brian Landry Hot Rod Club Advisor $1,246.00
42. Maria Masankay Jr Academy of Science-HS $ 623.00
43. Christine McClure Jr Academy of Science-HS $ 623.00
44. Chase Smith Jr Academy of Science-MS $1,245.00
45. James Rebar Literary Magazine $1,363.00
46. Greg Butler Local History Club-1 position $ 623.00
47. Ben Gill Local History Club $ 623.00
48. Christine McClure Science Olympiad $ 597.00
49. Raymond Stedenfeld Marching Band Director $5,603.00
50. Thomas Lodini Math Club Advisor $1,246.00
51. Shannon Jackson Memory Book Advisor $1,363.00
52. Kendra Wayman National Honor Society-1 position $ 491.00
53. Ben Gill National Honor Society $ 491.00
54. Marianne Morgan Newspaper Advisor $1,363.00
55. Kendra Wayman Political Science Club $ 778.00
56. Ryan Onder Scholastic Team $ 778.00
57. Jennifer Dunda Student Government-MS $1,957.00
58. Denise Johnson SADD (Tobacco Free Youth) $1,246.00
59. Brian Landry TSA (Technology Student Assoc)HS $1,246.00
60. David Rupp TSA – Middle School $1,246.00
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Appointment of Coaches 2012-2013 school year
A motion was made by Mr. McDonough and seconded by Mrs. Pliss to recommend that
the Board of Education appoint the following to the listed coaching positions for
the 2012-2013 school year at the salary listed in the Professional Employees
Contract contingent upon receipt of clearances:
1. Michael Nepa Basketball, Boys Head Coach $7,167.00
2. R. Darren Thorpe Basketball, Boys Assistant $4,986.00
3. Nate Taylor Basketball, Boys Jr. High 7 th $3,582.00
4. Chase Smith Basketball, Boys Jr. High 8 th $3,582.00
5. Colleen Kloss Basketball, Girls Head Coach $7,167.00
6. Gregory Butler Basketball, Girls Assistant $4,986.00
7. Brian Hodorawis Basketball, Girls Jr. High 7 th $3,582.00
8. Todd Pauler Basketball, Girls Jr. High 8 th $3,582.00
9. Julie Huniyack Cheerleading, Varsity Basketball $3,271.00
10. Jennifer Hollister Cheerleading, Varsity Football $3,271.00
11. Cindy Rizzi Cheerleading, Varsity Wrestling $3,271.00
12. Justin Collins Cross Country, Head Coach $2,960.00
13. Cindy Rizzi Cross Country, Assistant $2,337.00
14. Allen Keller Football, Head Coach $7,167.00
15. Mike Hemak Football, Assistant $3,863.00
16. Don McDonough Football, Assistant $3,863.00
17. Shane Grodack Football, Assistant $3,863.00
18. Steve Gregorski Football, Assistant $3,863.00
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19. Dave Piwowarczyk Football, Assistant $3,863.00
20. Steve Esgro Football, Assistant $3,863.00
21. Thomas Howe Golf $2,960.00
22. Matthew Fitzsimmons Soccer, Head Coach Boys $4,362.00
23. Brekke Green Soccer, Assistant $2,805.00
24 Patti Walker Soccer, 7 th and 8 th Co-Ed $2,025.00
25. Ellin O’Hora Tennis, Head Coach Girls $2,960.00
26. Anthony Zoppi Ultimate Frisbee $2,960.00
27. R. Darren Thorpe Volleyball, Head Coach Girls $2,960.00
28. Dante Terenzio Wrestling, Head Coach $7,011.00
29. Daniel Trygar Wrestling, Jr. High (7,8,9) $3,117.00
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Internship
A motion was made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Olsommer to recommend that the
Board of Education approve the Internship of Amanda Reese, pursuing her
Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology at Marywood University with
Kristen Johnson and Jennifer David for the 2012-2013 school year and to reimburse
Ms. Reese for mileage at the standard rate.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Volunteer
A motion was made by Mr. McDonough and seconded by Mr. Podunajec to recommend
that the Board of Education approve the following to the list of volunteers for
the 2011-2012 school year:
Director Doris Pliss added that the approval is contingent upon receipt of
clearances.
1. Ron Atcavage – 7 th & 8 th Grade Baseball
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Informational Items:
A. IMPORTANT DATES
1. RDW Science Fair – March 6, 2012 – 6-8 PM
2. PreKindergarten Registration – week of March 26, 2012
3. Junior Information Night- March 27, 2012 –5:30-7:30PM –High School LGI
4. Community Health Fair – March 27, 2012 – 6-8 PM – Robert D. Wilson
Elementary
5. Band Fest – March 30, 2012 – Middle School/High School – 7:00 PM – HS
Auditorium
6. Prom – April 21, 2012 – Fiorelli’s – 5-10 PM
7. High School Musical – April 28 th @ 7PM and April 29, 2012 @ 2 PM
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Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
Superintendent's Report
There were no questions on the Superintendent’s Report.
Assistant Superintendent’s Report
There were no questions on the Assistant Superintendent’s report.
Principal's Report
There were no questions on the Principal’s reports.
Federal Programs Report
Ms. Faliskie announced that an audit on all federal programs will take place on
May 3 & 4, 2012.
Other Business
Mr. Falonk received the School Board’s approval to extend the Easter and Memorial
Day vacation to pick up two days of school and graduation can take place on a
Friday. All this is contingent on not having to use these days for inclement
weather.
Future Meetings
March 28, 2012 - 6:00 P.M. Board Committee Meeting, District Board Room,
Administration Building, 1970C Easton Turnpike, PA 18436
April 02, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. Public Board Meeting, District Board Room,
Administration Building, 1970C Easton Turnpike, PA 18436
April 25, 2012 – 6:00 P.M. (Tentative) Special Meeting for the presentation of
the Narrative Budget for the 2012-2013 school year, District Board Room,
Administration Building, 1970C Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
March 1, 2012 – 6:00 P.M. Board Committee Meeting, District Board Room,
Administration Building, 1970C Easton Turnpike, PA 18436
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Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. McDonough and seconded by Mr. Podunajec to adjourn the
regular scheduled meeting of the Western Wayne Board of Education at 7:50 P.M.
The motion carried with all affirmatives.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gary Podunajec
Board Secretary
Attest:_____________
Approved:___________
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