Board Meeting Notes 9-27-2012 (pdf) - Williams Valley School District

September 27, 2012 Board Meeting Notes
(Items listed below were approved unanimously by all members present. Richard Updegrove was absent.)
Approved:
The agenda as written with changes noted.
Minutes from the September 13, 2012 meeting.
Financial Reports and payment of bills as presented.
An increase in salary effective September 1, 2012 for Jennifer Steiff for earning a Master’s Degree.
Requests for Family Medical Leave as follows: a request from Elementary Teacher Mary Ellen Oxenrider for the following
dates: 9/13,19,20(PM), 25 & 28 and 10/1/2012 and from Elementary Teacher Stephanie Carl for the following dates: 8/31,
9/4-7, 9/10-14 and 9/17-21/2012.
Hiring Bernard Walasavage of Minersville as the Choral Director for the Jr.-Sr. High School. (Salary as per the
Collective Bargaining Agreement.)
Hiring the following coaches for the 2012-13 school year. (Salaries as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.)
Wrestling: Assistant Coach: Jason Chamberlain of Williamstown, Volunteer Assistant Coaches: Chris Cooper of Elysburg,
Dylan Smith & David Minnich of Williamstown and Devin Raho of Tower City and Boys Basketball: Jr. High Coach:
Keith Thompson of Wiconisco and Volunteer Assistant Coaches: Charles Culton & Denny Kasper Jr. of Williamstown
Department Chairs and Advisors for the 2012-13 school year.
The following as substitute teachers for the 2012-13 school year: Amber Rhine of Jonestown (Elem., Spec. Ed. & English),
Kelani Walter of Shamokin (Elem. & Early Childhood), Megan Lengle of Pine Grove (Elem. & Spec. Ed.), Allison
Wollyung of Pottsville (RN), Kathleen Milner of Pottsville (Elem. & Spec. Ed.), Melissa Focht of Schuylkill Haven (Elem.),
Marsha Begis of Hegins (Biology), Andrea Klinger of Trevorton (Elem. & Spec. Ed.), Allison Koszyk of Pine Grove (Elem.
& Spec. Ed), Kandy Krebs of Shamokin (Elem. & Early Childhood), Kelsey Stansfield of Millersburg (Elem. & Reading
Specialist), Devin Leffler of Pine Grove (Elem. & Spec. Ed.), Abigail Malloy of Frackville (Elem., Special Ed & Early
Childhood), Melissa Malloy of Frackville (Elem.), Brittany Maurer of Hegins (Elem, Middle Level Math, Middle Level
Science), Stacey McClusky of Pine Grove (Elem, Spec. Ed & Reading Specialist), Chelsea Raffensperger of Duncannon
(Elem.), Eliot White of Pine Grove (English), Ashley Guzinski of Shenandoah (Social Studies), Rachel Barnetsky of
Schuylkill Haven (Elem. & Spec. Ed), Kimberly Beckett of Frackville (Elem. & Spec. Ed.), Juliane Buffington of Lykens
(Elem.), Jacqueline Eisenhauer of Annville (K-6, Mid Level Science, English & Social Studies) and Samantha Lecher of
Pottsville (Social Studies).
A drug and alcohol presentation for 2 nd and 3 rd grade students on October 9, 10 & 26, 2012 as presented by Diane Rowland,
Prevention Services Coordinator of Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol Program. She will also give future presentations.
The Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol Program will also provide a 4 th grade curriculum called “Keep A Clear Mind”.
The District’s Guidance Plan for grades K-12 as per PA Chapter 339.31.
Acceptance of a donation of a Manitowoc Ice Machine to be used at Viking Stadium. Donation by: Benjamin Olewine, III
of Harrisburg.
The following requests made by the WV Cheerleaders: to allow the Little Vikes Cheerleaders to participate on the sidelines
with them at the football game (Homecoming) on October 5, 2012 and to attend the “Pep Rally in the Valley” hosted by
Upper Dauphin High School on November 3, 2012. (Transportation: use of school vehicles.)
A request from the elementary teachers to conduct Afternoon Literature Club meetings from October 17-November 19, 2012
every Monday and Wednesday from 3:15-4:15 PM for students in grades 4-6, who have an A in classroom reading and
scored advanced on their PSSA test in reading. (Parents will provide transportation for their children.) The following
teachers will be facilitating the program: Wendy Babcock and Jennifer Matz. Substitute: Edith Tanner.
A request to begin a 21 st Century Learning Center Program (Cohort 6) at the elementary school for 5 th and 6 th grade students
after school starting on October 1, 2012 and continuing through early May, 2013 (ending date TBD), Monday through
Thursday. (This is a grant-funded program.)
Staff for the 21 st Century After School Program as follows: Susan Diegert, (site coordinator) 5 th grade Language Arts, Wendi
Babcock, (assistant site coordinator) 3 rd grade, Sharon Patrick 4 th grade, Jennifer Minnich 3 rd grade, Kristina Miller reading
specialist, Edith Tanner special education, Paul Cherry 6 th grade math, Carmen Moore 5 th grade science/health, Mandi Jobe
5 th grade U.S. history, LeAnn Unger 5 th grade math, Matthew Yoder technology-computers and Morgan Williard PSSA
Prep.
A request from Rev. Benjamin Brown of Reigles Bible Fellowship, Millersburg to allow the sale of tickets (at remaining
home football games) for the upcoming Minstrel Show which will be held at Williams Valley.
Delinquent personal taxes for Statewide Tax Recovery, Inc. as submitted, approving and disapproving requests.
An action plan dealing with the 2009-10 auditor general’s findings.
Application for payment #3 to Mazzuca Enterprises in the amount of $30,770.75. (Sewer project)
Change Order #A-1 for Mazzuca Enterprises in the amount of $2,127.50. (Item: replacement of meter. Cost will be
deducted from Glace Associates’ final invoice.)
Change Order #A-2 for Mazzuca Enterprises in the amount of $9,900.00 (Item: install concrete pad and fencing for the
portable power supply.)
A rental request as submitted, waiving rental/custodial fees, pending no conflict with the band.
Homebound instruction for a high school student for a period of 4 weeks, beginning 9/26/12. (A doctor’s excuse has been
submitted.) Homebound instructors will be determined.

Requests from HS Teacher Judy Schappe and HS Special Ed Teacher Daniel Scheuer to attend the following out of state
conference at no cost to the district: Educator’s Workshop - Marine Corps. – Paris Island, South Carolina – December 4-7,
2012.
Appointing Gerald Stauffenberg as Honorary Head Football Coach for the November 2, 2012 game.
Recognized:
The following as Booster Associations for the 2012-13 school year: WV Cheerleading Boosters and Lady Vikings
Basketball Boosters.
Heard:
The following new staff members introduce themselves to the Board of Education: Timothy Harner, Kelly Malloy, Kristen
Palmerio, Lindsey Melocheck, Rebecca Wright, April Rusnak, Ashlie Jarosiewicz, Sandra Koury, Megan Main, John Donton
& Bernard Walasavage.
Resident Jim Shuttlesworth address the following:
concerns & decisions made in regards to the band equipment bus and Band Booster responsibilities.
disappointment with the Board for not following the September 13 th agenda which listed a discussion of Policy
122.1 Extra Curricular Eligibility and Marching Band Pass/Fail as opposed to a graded subject.
Band Boosters setting up a walking tacos stand outside of the refreshment stand at Viking Stadium.
Rescinded:
A motion made at the September 13, 2012 meeting to hire Emily Artz of Tower City as a Volunteer Assistant
Volleyball Coach for the 2012-13 school year.
Entered:
Into an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
Upcoming Meetings: (scheduled for the Board Room)
Public Board Meetings -- October 11 & 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM (An executive session for Board Members and Administrators
will begin at 7 PM.)
Meet & Discuss with Board Members and Non-Administrative Contracted Employees – November 1, 2012 --- 7 PM
Public Policy Meeting – November 8, 2012 --- 7 PM