August 16, 2011 - the Fleetwood Area School District

FLEETWOOD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of School Directors’ Meeting Minutes
August 16, 2011 • Tuesday, 7 p.m.
The regular monthly meeting of the Fleetwood Area Board of School Directors was called to order by President Timothy
Heffner at 7:01 p.m. Those in attendance were:
Board Members: Timothy M. Heffner, Shane D. Lawrence, Kevin L. Manmiller, Michael D. Mayer,
Peter W. Miller, Michael D. Noll, Thomas M. Prachar, Gary A. Reinert
Absent: Sarah A. Muzopappa
Administrators: Gwynn E. Bollinger, Bethany L. Bosold, Paul B. Eaken, Jane L. Fawcett, Thomas J. Golinsky,
Michelle D. Jackson, Lori M. Koehler, Heidi A. Orth, Christopher S. Redding, Thomas L. Salpino II
Absent: Michael G. DeAntonio, Richard R. Kaskey, Steven A. Schutt
Solicitor: John M. Stott, Esquire Secretary: Gary A. Reinert
Tenure Presentation - Introduction of the newly tenured employees by Dr. Eaken. The following have reached
tenure status as a professional employee, each having completed the necessary requirements as stipulated in the
Pennsylvania School Code: Erika Augustine, Ryan Bartz, Alexa Kuster, Rory McMullen, Kimberly Scheidt.
Absent: Dawn Gaugler, Shannon Shetayh, Lauren Stahl.
A motion was made by Mr. Mayer, seconded by Dr. Lawrence, to approve the minutes of
the July 19 regular meeting
Question, Voice Vote-Unanimous, Motion Carried
A motion was made by Dr. Lawrence, seconded by Mr. Noll, to approve the treasurer's
report.
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller, Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Dr. Lawrence, to pay the bills for the
month.
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Lawrence, Manmiller, Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert, Heffner
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Prachar, seconded by Mr. Mayer, to approve the following
planned instruction documents:
- #789 Intro to Technology I - Grade 7
- #228 Consumer Economics - Grade 12
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Manmiller, Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert, Heffner, Lawrence
Nays: None Motion Carried
Minutes Approved
Treasurer's Report
Bills Approved
Instructional Programs

A motion was made by Mr. Noll, seconded by Dr. Lawrence, to approve the following
personnel actions:
Assignments
Co-Curricular
- Kevin Smith, MS Jr. High head football coach, effective 8/1/11 @ $2,278,
contingent upon receipt of required paperwork
- Nicholas Long, HS assistant football coach, effective 8/1/11 @ $2,200,
contingent upon receipt of required paperwork
- Tiffanie Bausher, MS cheering coach, effective 8/8/11 @ $1,923,
contingent upon receipt of required paperwork
- Todd Dreisbach, alternative education coordinator, effective 2011-12
school year @ $25/hour
- Amelia Spatz, special education department chair, effective 8/24/11 @
$1,941
- Tony Didyoung, social studies department chair, effective 8/24/11 @
$1,941
- Bernard Do, HS JV girls volleyball coach, effective 8/12/11 @ $1,836,
contingent upon receipt of required paperwork
- Robert Machamer, MS cross country coach, effective 8/16/11 @ $1,836,
contingent upon receipt of required paperwork
Instructional
- Andrew Thomas, HS math LTS, effective 8/22/11 @ $214.81/day
- Nicole Zaorski, WC annual daily sub, effective 8/24/11 @ $90/day
- Danielle Kendra, WC kindergarten, effective 8/22/11 @ Bachelor’s, Step
1
- Tiffany Titus, MS Emotional Support LTS, effective 8/22/11 @
$214.81/day, contingent upon receipt of required paperwork
- Adam Trite, HS social studies LTS, effective 8/22/11 @ $214.81/day,
contingent upon receipt of required paperwork
Support
- Dennis Heller, DW custodian, effective 8/20/11 @ $11.12/hour
- Stephanie Long, substitute caller, effective 2011-12 school year @
$2,922
- Tracy Badertscher, HS food service worker, effective 8/17/11 @
$8.62/hour
- Lori Werner, AM food service worker, effective 8/17/11 @ $8.62/hour,
contingent upon receipt of required paperwork
- April Garrett, WC food service worker, effective 8/17/11 @ $8.62/hour,
contingent upon receipt of required paperwork
- Heather Moliatu, HS food service worker, effective 8/17/11 @
$8.62/hour, contingent upon receipt of required paperwork
- Beth Maynard, WC food service worker, effective 8/17/11 @ $8.62/hour,
contingent upon receipt of required paperwork
Resignations
- Kelly Wrobel, HS JV girls basketball coach, effective 7/20/11
- Bernie Bamberger, MS 7 th grade girls basketball coach, effective 7/28/11
- Jessica Crawfort, school psychologist, effective 8/26/11
- Joseph Fick, HS wrestling coach, effective 8/8/11
- Michelle Hernandez, WC food service, effective 8/4/11
- Brian Reaser, MS boys basketball coach, effective 8/12/11
- Eric Blatt, MS wrestling coach, effective 8/12/11
- Kelly McDonough, HS social studies LTS, effective 8/16/11
August 16, 2011
Personnel

August 16, 2011
Retirements
- Patricia Stutzman, HS business, effective end of the 2011-12 school year
- Carol Kutz, MS German, effective end of the 2011-12 school year
SMILES
- Marcia Fehl
- Bruce Beck
- Jocelyn Beck
- Lorraine Bieber
- Patricia Gehringer
- Mary Hehn
- Anna Mae Kerschner
- Glenn Knouse
- Catharine Owen
- Wendy Schmehl
- Elizabeth Stauffer
- Phyllis Wagenhurst
- Janice Weaver
- Margaret Winter
Substitutes
Instructional Staff ($90/day, retirees-$110/day)
- Dane Yuengel
Transfers
- Kathy Leenhouts, WC food service to MS food service, effective
8/17/11
- Sherry Buck, AM food service to RE food service, effective 8/29/11
Volunteers
Co-Curricular
Girls’ Volleyball: Kayla Moyer, Tuyet Pham, Jordan Mullen, Zach Werner
Girls’ Tennis: Matt Biniek, Lynda Vines, Andrew Miller
Football: Mike Unger, Mark Creyer, Jack Sayer, Tim Keller
Boys’ Soccer: Ken Fick, Dave Favata
Field Hockey: Jaime Baver, Diana McCullough, Mary Hill
Golf: Kyle Cochran, Matt Kellett
Cheerleading: Cory Starchorski, Elaine Cengeri, Kay Creyer
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert, Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Mayer, to rescind approval of Terre
Moyer as a speech and language teacher.
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert, Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller, Mayer
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Manmiller, seconded by Mr. Prachar, to deny a leave without
pay request from Judy Murray for 2 nd semester of the 2011-12 school year.
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Noll, Prachar, Reinert, Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller, Mayer, Miller
Nays: None Motion Carried
Employment Rescinding
Leave Without Pay Denial

A motion was made by Mr. Prachar, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the following
board policies (second reading):
August 16, 2011
#218.1 Weapons
#226 Searches
#317.1 Staff-Student Communication (new)
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Prachar, Reinert, Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller, Mayer, Miller, Noll
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Mayer, seconded by Dr. Lawrence, to approve a contract with
CHOR Day Academy effective the 2011-12 school year in the amount of $140/day per
student (no increase from 2010-11).
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Reinert, Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller, Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Noll, seconded by Dr. Lawrence, to approve the 2011-12
athletic salary list.
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller, Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Prachar, seconded by Mr. Mayer, to approve the 2011-12
substitute list.
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Lawrence, Manmiller, Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert, Heffner
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Dr. Lawrence, seconded by Mr. Mayer, to approve the exoneration
of the 2009 tax bill for parcel ID#72542301298135 in the amount of $926.03.
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Manmiller, Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert, Heffner, Lawrence
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Manmiller, seconded by Mr. Prachar, to approve a contract
with New Story effective the 2011-12 school year for a special education student in the
amount of $175/day (no increase from 2010-11).
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert, Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Dr. Lawrence, seconded by Mr. Noll, to rescind approval of a
contract with New Story for a special education student.
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert
Nays: None Motion Carried
Board Policy
(second reading)
CHOR Academy
2011-12 Athletic Salaries
2011-12 Substitute List
Taxpayer Exoneration
New Story
Rescind
New Story Contract

A motion was made by Dr. Lawrence, seconded by Mr. Manmiller, to approve a contract
with New Story effective the 2011-12 school year for special education students in the
amount of $175/day per student (no increase from 2010-11).
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Prachar, seconded by Mr. Manmiller, to approve a contract
with KidsPeace National Centers, Inc. Alternative Education Program, Inc. effective
8/29/11 – 6/7/12 in the amount of $156.83/day per student.
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Prachar, Reinert, Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller, Mayer, Miller, Noll
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Dr. Lawrence, seconded by Mr. Noll, to approve a contract with
Soliant Health for speech and language services at a rate of $63/hour for a period of
8/22/11 – 12/31/11.
Question, Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Heffner, Lawrence, Manmiller, Mayer, Miller, Noll, Prachar, Reinert
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Mayer, seconded by Mr. Noll, to approve the 2011-12 district
goals.
Question, Voice Vote-Unanimous, Motion Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Prachar, seconded by Mr. Manmiller, to approve the following
requests for use of facilities:
August 16, 2011
- WC gym, by WC PTA for meetings, various dates 9/14/11 – 6/6/12
- AM library & café, by AM PTC for meetings, various dates 8/24/11 –
6/5/12
- HS board room by Fleetwood Activity Booster Club for meetings,
various dates 8/18/11 – 7/19/12
- HS board room, by Fleetwood Area Music Assn. for meetings, various
dates 9/7/11 – 5/10/12 (correction)
- RE gym, by RE PTA for meeting, 8/24/11
- MS café, by Tiger Athletic Assn. for spiritfest, 11/5/11
- HS turf field, by Fleetwood HS Boys Soccer Boosters for youth clinic,
8/14/11
- HS turf field, by Fleetwood HS Boys Soccer Boosters for alumni game,
8/20/11
- RE multipurpose rm, by RE PTA for meetings, various dates 8/24 –
5/16/11
- MS 7/8 café w/out kitchen, by Fleetwood Area Music Assn. for
fundraiser distribution, 12/9/11
- HS café w/out kitchen, by Fleetwood Boys Soccer Booster Club for
meetings, 7/13, 8/15, 9/13, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12/11
Use of School Facilities to be Billed:
- RE fields, by Fleetwood Area Youth Football & Cheerleading for
practice & games, various dates 8/8 – 11/12/11 at a fee of $117
- AM, Walnuttown fields, by Fleetwood Youth Soccer Club for practice &
games, various dates 8/29 – 11/13/11 at a fee of $300
New Story
KidsPeace
Soliant Health
2011-12 District Goals
Use of School Facilities

Question, Voice Vote-Unanimous, Motion Carried
No one from the audience offered any comments on Federal Programs.
A motion was made by Dr. Lawrence, seconded by Mr. Miller, to adjourn the meeting.
Question, Voice Vote-Unanimous, Motion Carried
August 16, 2011
Federal Programs
Adjournment
The regular monthly meeting of the Fleetwood Area Board of School Directors was adjourned by the president at 7:44
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary A. Reinert
School Board Secretary
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