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M I N U T E S

Northern Cambria School District

Committee of the Whole Meeting

January 15, 2013

Mr. Brian Tibbott, Board President called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

FLAG SALUTE

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Sedlock was directed to call the roll and reported the following Board Members in

attendance: Mrs. Sherry Atkins, Mr. Frank Frontino, Mr. Delvin Lockard, Mr. Roland

Paronish, Mr. Dennis Pawlikowski, Mr. John Sedlock, Mr. Brian Tibbott and Mr. Robert

Tomallo.

Mr. Atkins arrived at 6:08 p.m.

Administration: Dr. John A. Jubas, Superintendent, Ms. Elizabeth Benjamin, Solicitor, Mrs.

April Miller, Mrs. Joy Tibbott, Mr. Joseph Homerski, Mrs. Marilyn Wargo,

Mr. A.P. Kline and Mr. Mike Weber

Guests: Approximately 33 Guests

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Chelsea Farabaugh a member of the National Honor Society reported the following current

happenings:

Winter Sports - Boys’ Basketball Team continues practices they improved

Their record to 8 – 1 with a win over Westmont; the team

travels to Saltsburg for the next game on 1-16-2013.

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The Lady Colts Basketball team is also practicing they are

playing Saltsburg tonight hoping to improve their record to

1-5

The N.C. Swim Team has an invitational coming up in

February at Somerset. Their record is 2-5

The 2nd year of the Colts’ Rifle Team they have a record of 0-

5 but they were close meets. They practice at the Mosscreek

Rod and Gun Club. They are ready for their meet tonight in

Somerset.

Northern Cambria Wrestling Team has had 6 dual meets so

far this season and won 2 of the 6 meets. Tonight they travel

to Marion Center and are practicing for the Richland duals

this Saturday. The winter sports teams are doing a great job

and their work is appreciated.

Amber Sharkey a member of the National Honor Society reported the following current

happenings:

Graduation Community Service is due January 25, 2013 following up with Senior

Speeches on February 4, 2013.

Winter Ball is scheduled for January 26, 2013

National Honor Society will hold their first School Blood Drive of the year on February

8, 2013

The Emanon will sell the Valentines’ Day issue on February 14, 2013

The second annual Northern Cambria High School Prom Fashion Show will be held on

February 21, 2013 with 15 girls and 5 boy models.

FCCLA is preparing for Star events which is a state event held at Seven Springs, 61

students were affiliated with the State & National membership.

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25 students are interested in attending FCCLA Talent Show and is scheduled for

February 22, 2013

Mrs. Miller received notification that she will be receiving 2 national Grants for her

students and the school. She already received $1000.00 from the United Health

Hero’s to promote healthy lifestyles. The second grant I Project ignition, our school

will receive $2000.00 to promote safe driving practices.

GUESTS & PATRONS

Jay Bougher – had two questions: He asked what check number 12633 was for $991.00, Dr.

Jubas said he would find that out. What was it for?

Dr. Jubas answered that he did know, and asked Attorney Benjamin if he could explain.

Attorney Benjamin said that he could elaborate but note that it is still under deliberation as

to what is going to happen with that check.

Dr. Jubas responded that he knows who the check is written out to but it is still under

deliberation at this time.

Jay Bougher asked after Mr. Lockard questioned the check why did they vote to pay it and

not table it until they found out what it was for.

Mr. Lockard apologized for voting yes not knowing what it was for.

Mr. Bougher said it was not just you but the whole board.

Mrs. Atkins stated that she typically does not peruse every check written out, and she has

great faith in the Business Office and asked Mr. Lockard how he found it.

Mr. Lockard I didn’t know, Dr. Jubas told me what it was for…I thought it looked funny we

had a lost item for nine hundred and some dollars that belonged to somebody here at the

school. We should question this, especially the treasurer since he is signing it. I don’t know

did you know what it was for John?

Mr. Sedlock replied that he did not.

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Mr. Lockard – then you just stamp your name on it.

Mr. Sedlock replied that he too has great faith in the Business office.

Mr. Lockard stated that sometimes we put too much faith in people, he will be checking

some bills tonight.

Mr. Bougher asked if the School has a policy on lost items.

Mr. Lockard said that we do.

Mr. Bougher asked if it states that they don’t get paid.

Mr. Lockard did not know.

Mrs. Dolly Sasway – Budget was her topic to speak about but she questioned if the Support

Staff Contract was approved yet.

Mr. Tibbott said that it was not.

Mrs. Sasway said it’s been a year in February since Karen Sedlock got a raise, and the

Business Manager.

Mr. Lockard replied that it is pretty much ironed out, but we are waiting on the Attorneys to

finish up with it.

Mrs. Sasway didn’t understand why there is that much negotiation with the support staff,

they keep the same hospitalization, all there is, is their raise. She asked if it was

retroactive.

Mr. Lockard said that they can’t but it’s a good contract and anyone can read it once it is

passed.

Mrs. Sasway asked about the PSSA Scores from last year. How did we do?

Mrs. Wargo explained Elementary Grades 3-5 the math made AYP; the reading is in warning;

the economically disadvantaged made AYP but the Math is in warning. The Middle School

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Math; reading and all subgroups made AYP for 2012. The High School for Math and

Reading are in warning for 2012.

Mrs. Sasway asked if the School needs to make a program and send it into the state.

Mrs. Wargo stated that only when we go into improvement.

Mrs. Sasway asked if we were not planning any improvement?

Mrs. Wargo said that she is meeting with her staff and reviewing target areas through

research of data.

There was a discussion about the AYP procedures with Mrs. Wargo and a guest.

Mrs. Sasway asked if they are taking the Keystones.

Mrs. Wargo explained that all of the Juniors must take Literature, Algebra 1 and the Biology.

The State has not stated that they will use the junior’s scores to decide if they made AYP.

Mrs. Tibbott added that she had also used data analysis on the necessary classes and scores

to help improve the AYP.

Mrs. Sasway asked if the Board is working on the Budget.

Mrs. Miller responded that she will have a presentation on the Budget this evening. And if

the Board votes for an Act 1 Budget then the Proposed Preliminary Budget will be prepared

and available by January 31st than in February the Preliminary Budget would be due. She

explained that her presentation tonight will help the Board decide if they wish to go with an

Act 1 Budget or normal budget procedures which will then make the budget not due until

May, 2013.

Mrs. Sasway asked if it was just for the Board.

April said it will be during the meeting.

Mr. Tibbott apologized for not introducing April Miller, the new Business Manager for the

District who stated the week before Christmas.

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Mrs. Sasway said first of all the minutes are not up on the website for December, and she

read in the paper that the Board voted to give Karen Sedlock $25.00 per hour for recording

secretary. What is that?

Mr. Tibbott said that it is an incorrect statement.

Mr. Lockard asked what is not correct about it.

Mr. Tibbott we are paying her wages.

Lisa Tomallo Mayes stated from the audience that Dr. Jubas at Coffee and Conversation said

it is $26.50.

Dr. Jubas said that is not correct.

Lisa Tomallo Mayes said that is what he said.

Dr. Jubas said he was sorry that is not correct.

Mr. Lockard stated that before the next meeting he wants to come over and look at all the

Personnel Reports for the past six months.

Mr. Tibbott said it’s not to say she can’t have overtime but not necessary that she will. We

did not set a wage for $25.00 every time she sits here.

Mrs. Sasway said that is what is in the paper. She asked what designates her going into

overtime.

Dr. Jubas over 40 hours and the supervisors authorize anyone in their department.

Mr. Lockard said she will not get overtime tonight technically her overtime will be Friday.

Mrs. Sasway asked who decided that she would get this. Why isn’t she doing it during her

regular day?

Dr. Jubas explained that in different departments throughout the District are needed to

work overtime and supervisors are very cautious of that.

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Mrs. Sasway said you have a recording here so for the last 16 years, the recording went to

the office and was typed out. Why is it recording here in hand?

Dr. Jubas said that the Board decided that April will be here for the business sense and

Karen who is already charged to do the minutes here understands and hearing all of that

information first hand, therefore better able to give you a better product.

Mr. Lockard – while we are on the minutes, I have a request I would like to make…

Mr. Tibbott reminded him this is public comment time, and we will get to you.

Mr. Tibbott asked Mrs. Sasway if she had anything else.

Mrs. Sasway would like this looked into and if it is extra work it should be advertised among

the other secretaries.

Mr. Tibbott said it is not an extra job.

Mr. Pawlikowski expanded on Mrs. Sasway’s comment saying he was on the Board for 16

years and never had a separate secretary doing this, and besides the December Minutes

were not even on the internet over the last month.

Mr. Tibbott corrected his statement in saying that the minutes cannot go onto the website

until the Board approves them. The December’s minutes will be approved in January, so you

are always going to be a month behind regardless because you have to approve them before

you send them out to the public.

Mr. Pawlikowski stated he stands corrected. But I’m going back to Bernadette Hromulak,

she was here on and on we find extra money to pay this lady, with the district being

strapped.

Mr. Pawlikowski asked, “Mrs. Miller, what’s the Fund Balance”?

I want to know your position on the Board and Dr. Jubas said you will answer questions like

this. Now this is not a hard one. “What is the District’s Fund Balance”?

Mr. Tibbott : Mr. Pawlikowski April has been on the job two weeks.

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Mr. Pawlikowski: No No, I’m not talking to you, am I talking to you?

Mr. Tibbott : I’m not going to let you ask her for information and harass her she is trying to

learn she came from a medical setting. She has been on the job for two weeks

Mr. Pawlikowski : what gives you the right to chirp in on me?

Mr. Tibbott – responded that he is the Board President we are not going to harass and

attack the employees, maybe she is not prepared to answer right now.

Mr. Pawlikowski: Jubas said she is here to answer questions. Well that just backs up my

argument we don’t need one and two over there. All of the other Business Managers did

what Mrs. Sedlock is doing right now. Write, write, write, write and that was it we didn’t

have anyone like this. What programs are you doing away with Mr. Tibbott to afford this are

we cutting out Girls’ Basketball so we can afford to pay a little bit extra for this?

Mr. Lockard: Whoa whoa, this is public comment I wasn’t allowed to comment during this

why should another one.

Mr. Pawlikowski said he had a letter from Dr. Jubas in response from asking for a few legal

costs for two things the magistrate hearing and some kind of court hearing between three

judges and it was all resolved, I asked for the lawyer fees and the decision on that thing. I

get a paragraph listed with numbers that I have no knowledge of. Who wrote this up

anyway, did you write this up Dr. Jubas?

Dr. Jubas replied the letter is done with the assistance of our solicitor. We are asking for a

30 day extension to get the information.

Mr. Pawlikowski said that Andrews and Beard charged you for this, spending money we

don’t have.

Mr. Pawlikowski asked Mrs. Miller if it was true that the District paid over $11,000.00 in

lawyer’s fees in the month of December. Who can answer those questions? We had a

lawyer who charged$5,000.00 in a year and got canned because some of the board

members didn’t like the decision he was making.

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Mr. Bernard from the audience stated when Jim Marnell was here I had the budget you

signed when Ivory was here. He gave me the identical fund balance that was $1.6 after I

looked the fund balance sent into the state was $1,238,000.00 ; the Board Members don’t

even know what the fund balance is. He asked Mr. Marnell where did the $920,000.00 go

and he didn’t know. We don’t even have the budget made.

Mr. Paronish asked to address the Fund Balance issue and in defense of April knowing

where she has come from and knowing the position she holds, I have a similar position to

have her come on board in the beginning of December with everything that is going on and

expecting her to try to grasp everything she needs to know within a months period it is very

unfair. April is a CPA; I know what it takes to become a CPA that is an impressive title for

her to have. I am confident April has what she needs to do this job. You need to give her

some time to get this under her belt and learn this system. She is dealing with a new group

of people and new accounting functions she can handle the job but you got to give her the

time. The fund balance changed on a daily basis the money comes in the money goes out.

To answer your question (referring to Mr. Bernard) the time we passed that budget the

balance was whatever it was. On top of that we have not had a business manager in that

seat since Mrs. Ivory left we have only had temporary people filling in. Now we have April,

she is local she has children in the School District she is going to do a good job. You got to

give her time to get that stuff together. I am confident that the financial picture will be

shown there is nothing to hide, I’m not going to sit here as a Board Member and try to hide

anything that is financial. Let her do what she has to do. Once she is in place, then you can

ask her what you need to.

Mr. Bougher stated that the gentleman filling in said that everything is great and you took

money from the General Fund to pay the $920,000.00.

Mr. Paronish explained that he was only here how long?

Dr. Jubas said about 4 weeks, and asked everyone to understand that April just started

December 17th.

Mr. Bernard said that he is talking about the previous primary budget, Jim Marnell took the

same budget I have. He wants to know where the money went.

Mrs. April Miller asked to address the questions: She was working with the auditor last

week and the preliminary numbers for 2012 the District has an increase of about

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$300,000.00 increase in our fund balance. If you remember 2011-2012 there was a ninety

some thousand dollar decrease in the fund balance. The Board has done an excellent job

changing things around. $300,000.00 is a huge increase that is a preliminary number,

soon the auditor will be here with his presentation, but I did want to share this with you it is

not a disaster, it is not all bad.

Mr. Bernard asked where did the $920,000.00 come from and they laid all the aides off and

brought them back again at part time. We were going to lay off teachers then all of a

sudden when Ivory was here we are in the red $920,000.00.

Mrs. Miller replied that she was with Mr. Marnell when Mr. Bernard called and he gave you

the preliminary budget instead of the Final Budget. You also need to remember that is a

budget not actual numbers. Throughout the year we are trying to decrease expenses.

Decreasing our expenses is out goal. If we get additional funding from the state that is

great.

Mrs. Krug asked how detailed the accounting software the school uses is. She asked if it

crunches numbers daily if you want. So you can come up with a fund balance ahead of time

if you knew that is what is wanted.

Mrs. Miller replied yes, and now I know that. So I will be more prepared next meeting.

Mrs. Krug apologized for everyone for being growly; they realize that she is new and didn’t

mean to pick on you.

Mr. Pawlikowski apologized also. He just thought it was an easy question, I don’t see a

computer in front of you, and I thought you would punch some buttons and get the

numbers. I talked to you in December….

Mrs. Miller interjected, December 20, 2012 4 days after I started.

Mr. Pawlikowski –and I told you how difficult it was going to be because the District was left

in a mess from when Mrs. Ivory was here. I told you there is a lot of stuff you are going to

have to adjust to. My asking this question was not to I’ll give you some time.

Mrs. April Miller did an Act 1 Budget Presentation for the District.

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There was a discussion about the Act 1 Budget.

Mr. Tibbott said we need to make a decision as to whether we are going to an Act 1 Budget

and schedule a meeting.

The majority of the Board is in favor of voting on an Act 1 Budget. April will have the

Proposed Preliminary Budget ready for the end of January.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. is set for the voting on the Act 1 Budget.

Mr. Tibbott explained that there are 16 items to discuss. The Executive Session may take

up to 3 hours. There are choices to make the Board can enter Executive Session and return

and conclude the meeting or it can reconvene on January 29, 2013 since we are having a

meeting then. There will be no decisions made this will only be Executive Session.

Mr. Lockard asked if we reconvene it can we have another Executive Session.

Attorney Benjamin will look into that.

ADJOURNMENT to Executive Session:

Mr. Tomallo moved seconded by Mr. Pawlikowski motioned to move into Executive Session

at 6:55 p.m.

This motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.

RECONVENED MEETING on January 29, 2013 from January 15, 2013

Mr. Frontino moved, seconded by Mr. Atkins:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board Adjourned Executive Session held for personnel, legal and

contract issues at 10:35 p.m.

This motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.

Mr. Brian Tibbott, Board President called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

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FLAG SALUTE

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Sedlock was directed to call the roll and reported the following Board Members in

attendance: Mr. David Atkins Mrs. Sherry Atkins, Mr. Frank Frontino, Mr. Delvin Lockard, Mr.

Roland Paronish, Mr. Dennis Pawlikowski, Mr. John Sedlock, Mr. Brian Tibbott and Mr. Robert

Tomallo.

Administration: Dr. John A. Jubas, Superintendent, Ms. Elizabeth Benjamin, Solicitor, Mrs.

April Miller, Mrs. Joy Tibbott, Mr. Joseph Homerski, Mrs. Marilyn Wargo,

Mr. A.P. Kline and Mr. Mike Weber

Guests: Approximately 33 Guests

Mr. Tibbott announced that there was an executive session for Personnel, Legal and

Contractual Matters it began on January 15, 2013 at 6:55 p.m. and ended at 10:35p.m. and

added that there was no action taken during that session.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

911 held a county wide meeting on Safety and Terrorism on Wednesday, January 23,

2013 at Central Cambria. The focus was how schools can prepare in an element of

crisis. Dr. Jubas would like to work again with 911 to do drills since we are in a rural

area. He noted that at this time there is no funding available but foresees some

possible funding in the future to enhance security in schools. He will keep the Board

informed.

Dr. Jubas mentioned the efforts of the High School under the leadership of Mrs.

Tibbott who participated in the “Stuff the Bus” contest with Purchas Line to gather

much needed items for the victims of hurricane Sandy. The bet was who ever scored

the most points won and the loser had to wear the opposing schools colors. We had

to wear the Purchase Line Red Dragons Red and Gray.

The Elementary Middle School had a luncheon for the 3rd Grade and Author, Joseph

Moore, did a program for Grades K, 1 & 2 thanks to our School Librarian Deb Jubas.

The Author is a local author from the Johnstown area.

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Mrs. Wargo announced that the NCEA, the Support Staff and Administrators donated

money to purchase books to be donated in your honor in the Schools’ Library.

Dr. Jubas congratulated all of the Athletic Teams, Adam Polites scored 1000 points,

Josh Bonatesta signed with Mount Aloysius recently, Paul Taranto was selected at

Coach of the Year through the Indiana Gazette, Dr. Jubas asked Paul to mention the

players selected to the various teams. Paul mentioned that Alex Atkins, Adam Polites,

Jeff Hogan. Josh Platko, Evan Ludwig, Nate Zechesky, Derrik Bearer, we had many

football players selected for First Team, Second Team. Alex was selected as First

Team All-State one of 6 Linebackers Single A, that is outstanding for a small school.

Paul also mentioned that he believes that Alex is planning to attend Brown University

to play football next fall, so we have good things going on in Athletics.

Dr. Jubas thanked all the Faculty for their preparations for the PSSA Testing

Dr. Jubas said we are already thinking of the beautification of our campuses

Prom is scheduled for May 4, 2013

Dr. Jubas mentioned that school was cancelled on January 28, 2013 and the day will

be made up on June 3, 2013

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/CAFETERIA: Mr. Robert Tomallo

A. Replacement of the Dust Collection System for the Wood Shop at the High School at a

cost not to exceed $3,500.00. - Mr. Kline explained that the filter system at the High

School is shot. The filters need to be replaced. The sawdust is now going back into

the school.

Mr. Pawlikowski asked when it was installed.

Mr. Kline said he was told it was replace possibly in 1991, but it may be the original.

B. Review Staffing Analysis of the Maintenance Department - Dr. Jubas said the

document presented is a working document and he would like to have meetings set

up and he asked Mr. Tomallo to Chair that committee.

C. Sewage Odor at High School – Mr. Kline contacted the West Branch Sewage Authority

and Kollar Plumbing did a smoke test and Kollar Plumbing recommended replacing

the wax seals and bases, and possibly replacing the man whole cover.

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Mr. Tomallo asked about the coal quality.

Mr. Kline said that the test run at Cardan Lab shows that the coal does not meet the BTU’s

specified in the specs. Mr. Kline is setting up a meeting with the provider.

Mrs. Miller asked to also be in that meeting and she will have the contract and specs.

D. Use of Facilities Waiver of Fees Request - NC Area American Youth Soccer

Organization (AYSO) – this program request will be placed on the Regular Meeting

Agenda.

Mr. Tibbott asked if there was anything else for Buildings & Grounds.

Mr. Lockard said first of all since last meeting I was told I wasn’t allowed to talk while the

community was talking I was wanting to bring up since there has been some comments I

have asked to have on the couple times on the agenda and they never make it on I was

wondering if it would be possible to put the tape recorder in the middle of the table so we

can pick everybody up even the audience… you pick up the first part of the table….that is

what I was wanting to bring up last time I was told I wasn’t allowed to talk.

Dr. Jubas said that can be accommodated.

Mr. Lockard said that there is a dance group out there they have called up and asked how

much it costs to use our facilities , and I don’t think they are being told they can come to

the Board and get those fees waived. Last year I had to go up to Cambria Heights to see a

dance recital and it makes me sick to see all the vehicles at that school when they can be

leaving the school and going to all the restaurants in town.

Dr. Jubas said they are being told that everyone who wants to use the facilities has to fill out

the form and everyone who asks for the pricing we have set pricing by policy, we also tell

them if you want the Board to consider any type of waiver you would have to put that in

writing . There was a dance group I spoke to and that person was searching different

schools and I have not heard from that person in writing but we would be happy to entertain

that.

Mr. Lockard said he didn’t think they were told they could drop the fees.

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Mrs. Miller said that the one she is aware of actually Karen did tell them they could come to

the Board and the fees could actually be waived, because that is my daughters dance class,

and she didn’t know that and I said I would talk to the lady there and let her know that.

Mr. Lockard said it would be a shame to drive them out of this area.

Mr. Pawlikowski asked Mr. Tomallo to tell the Board about the Grant Writer who visited the

Stadium, Mr. Tomallo reviewed with the board that several people met at the field to discuss

needed renovations to the field. The Bleachers as well as the lights are being looked at,

and he noted all this is being done with no cost to the District.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Mr. John Sedlock

A. None

Mr. Lockard said that last week there was a discussion about people requesting Right to

Know Acts. He thinks the website should be used more like posting all of our contracts. He

also said in looking through the minutes he said Special Meetings and Committee meetings

used to be on the website and now it is only the Regular Meetings, he wants to know why

they used to be on there and now they are not. That means if I want to look at something in

a Special Meeting I’m going to have to come over here and go through all the minutes. He

asked if there is a problem with putting them on now. He asked who took them off and why

did they.

Dr. Jubas said that nobody took them off.

Mr. Homerski was asked to comment as he put them on the website and he said it was

always only the Regular Meetings posted.

Mr. Lockard said we should put the Agendas on the Website.

Mrs. Miller replied that they already are on the website for the public.

Mr. Lockard asked if there is a problem to put the contract on the website because we are

spending a lot of time and money looking up things that they can look up themselves.

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Elizabeth Benjamin, Solicitor was not certain what contract he was referring to but said that

the Bargaining Agreements can be placed on the Website starting there it is permissible at

the Boards digression.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION: Mr. Frank Frontino

A. 7th & 8th Grade Curriculum Change - Revise 7th Grade Life Science Curriculum to

focus on Module A of the Keystone Assessment. Replace 8th Grade Earth Science with

Life Science II to fit the Keystone Module – Mrs. Wargo explained the requested

changes to the curriculum done after realignment and discussion with the science

teachers and Mrs. Wargo.

FINANCE: Mr. Roland Paronish

A. Proposed Preliminary Budget was presented by Mrs. April Miller listing the Proposed

Preliminary Revenues and Expenditures as follows:

2013-2014 : Revenues $15,468,362.00

Expenditures $16,359,931.00

Net Change in Fund Balance $ (891,569.00)

Mrs. Miller presented the budget and the changes made to various listed expenditures

as well as changes made to the anticipated Revenues but also reminded the Board to

keep in mind that it is an estimate and not the actual Budget.

Mr. Tibbott asked if a student goes to a charter or cyber school and does zero work and

then wants to come back to the District is there any way to back charge the parents for the

cost we spent on them not doing any work? They don’t even attempt to earn the credits

and then they want to come back to their home school….There was a discussion about it

and the consensus is that they cannot back-charge the parent. A suggestion was to make

our own Charter School.

Mr. Tomallo asked how many students that $161,000.00 covers.

Dr. Jubas and April agreed that it is about 16.

Mr. Tomallo said it is about $10,000.00 per student.

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Mr. Lockard asked if there was ever a survey done as to why they are leaving our school. He

feels that is high for a school our size.

Mr. Frontino and Mr. Pawlikowski agreed that that is about right an average comparatively

to other districts.

Mrs. Miller said because there isn’t a lot of Grant money available she didn’t budget any in

that category.

As of right now our index is 1.2 mills that is $60,000.00 in revenue.

If you don’t want to increase the mills vote yes tonight.

If you want to raise the taxes more than 1.2 mills if needed vote no so we can continue with

the Act 1 Budget and apply for exemptions.

Mr. Bougher asked how many mills would need to be raised; Mrs. Millers said it would be 15

mills.

Mr. Lockard said he will not raise taxes to give out big raises.

Mr. Lockard said that the budget was very well done and in laymen’s terms.

Mr. Lockard said that there are no raises built in.

Mrs. Millers said that is correct there are no raises in the budget.

LEGISLATION & POLICY DEVELOPMENT: Delvin Lockard

A. Act 1 Discussion - as above.

B. Appoint Admiral Peary Board Member- Dr. Jubas asked that Mr. Brian Tibbott remain

as the District Representative.

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C. Discussion of Booster Club Policies- Mr. Lockard asked Arlene DeSalvo, Lisa Mayes,

Betty Krug and Michelle Pawlikowski he feels there is a lot of experience on Booster

Clubs.

April Miller asked Delvin if he is aware of Title IX Requirements, she has information from

other Business Managers.

Mr. Lockard said he would like April to help on the committee also.

Mr. Lockard said that he brought up the updating of the Policies online. He asked about the

Chain of Command Policy.

Mrs. Miller said that we have an agreement with PSBA to update our Policies. The last

update was done in February/March.

PERSONNEL: Mr. Brian Tibbott

A. FMLA Request – Mrs. Stacy Datsko this item will be placed on the Regular Meeting

Agenda.

B. Approve the addition of Dolores Commons to the School Aid Substitute List – This

item will be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda.

C. Approve the addition of Andrew Mitasky – Biology Education 7 – 12 to the

Professional Substitute List – This item will be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda.

D. Hire an 8 Hour Maintenance Worker to fill the position left vacant due to the

resignation of Mr. Mike Sherry - Dr. Jubas reported to the Board that we have a

candidate he wishes to be considered and appointed on the Regular Meeting Agenda.

E. Appoint a 7 hour Cafeteria Worker to fill a vacant position – Dr. Jubas introduced

Catherine Shaw, with the Nutrition Group to address the Board with her suggestion to

fill the vacant position. Ms. Shaw asked that the 7 hour position be restructured with

2 Five (5) hour positions by adding 1.5 hours to a 3.5 hour worker. Dr. Jubas did

mention he has met with them about this restructuring. This item will be placed on

the Regular Meeting Agenda. The change to the current Agenda was made to table

the motion to hire a 7 Hour Cafeteria Worker from the Regular Meeting Agenda.

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F. Act 93 Agreement – Dr. Jubas said that the approved agreement has been presented.

Mr. Lockard – asked if Dr. Jubas thinks the District can afford the increases in the

Agreement.

G. Retirement Notification – Mrs. Wargo Dr. Jubas presented this request with regret.

This item will be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda.

H. Professional Substitute List – add Samantha Rodgers – Family Consumer Science this

will be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda

I. Girl’s Assistant Track Coaches (3)-The following names will be approved on the

Regular Meeting Agenda.

Jenny (Kirsch) Westrick - Varsity Assistant Girl’s Track Coach

Rick Bernard - Junior High Assistant Girl’s Track Coach

Dennis Marshall - Junior High Assistant Girl’s Track Coach

J. Post and Advertise for a 4 hour Aide for a Student – Mrs. Tibbott explained that there

is a student in need of an aide. She advised that Board that there has been someone

with this student since last year and the Union allowed this for several months, and

now it is time to fill that position.

Mr. Frontino asked that the motion reads to Post and Advertise for a 4 Hour Aide and

eliminate advertising “for a student”. The consensus was to Post and Advertise for a 4 Hour

Aide.

K. Post and Advertise for a full-time Payroll Clerk – Dr. Jubas after a trial period in

agreement with Mrs. Miller would like the Board to consider Posting and Advertising

for a Full- Time Payroll Clerk.

Mr. Ted Pawlikowski asked why it needs to be 40 hours why not make it 30 hours.

Mr. Lockard suggested hiring 2- 5 hour secretaries.

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Dr. Jubas said that the Board discussed this .

Mr. Lockard asked if you already knows who it is then why don’t you just appoint her

tonight.

Mr. Pawlikowski asked where the Support Staff Contract is.

Dr. Jubas explained that it is in the Attorney’s hands and they are working on some new

language.

Mr. Pawlikowski asked that it be ready for a vote at the next meeting that is a couple of

weeks away.

Attorney Benjamin reminded the Board that the Support Staff must vote on it first.

Mr. Pawlikowski asked if both groups can vote on it independently.

Attorney Benjamin said no they ( the Support Staff) must vote on it first then the Board

votes.

Mr. Tibbott asked if there is anything else under personnel.

Now I’ve asked for two months now and haven’t seen it yet.

Mr. Lockard said yes 2 things: For the last two months I have asked for this statement to be

in the minutes, so there it is. There is a copy of it (threw it across the table) in case you

can’t hear it on the tape. I will read it, it says:

Delaying settlement agreement with a terminated employee cost the district a minimum of

$15,000.00. Former Solicitor, Attorney Gary Jubas, had an agreement worked out back in

March 2012 that wouldn’t have cost the district anything. This $15,000.00 does not include

a monetary amount, if any, in the settlement because the settlement is confidential. The

amount of $15,000.00 was for health care and attorney fees only. The actual amount was

probably more. So I’d like to have that in the minutes.

Mrs. Sedlock, you have never asked me to do that Mr. Lockard.

Mr. Lockard, asking the public, haven’t I asked her that?

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Mrs. Sedlock, not me, I don’t remember then, sorry, I’ll get it in there. What meeting was it?

Mr. Lockard – the last two meetings

Mrs. Sedlock – no, what meeting should that have been in?

Mr. Lockard – I’m not sure, it, definitely wasn’t on the either meeting so I had the committee

meeting minutes this time from December, it wasn’t in then I asked for it the last two times.

I asked.

Mrs. Atkins asked if he had it typed up the last time

Mr. Lockard – No! I shouldn’t have to she had a tape recorder they have everything else I say

on tape. I figured I read it this time. She quotes other people, well anyway it’s here now.

Mrs. Sedlock said I’m so sorry but you never asked.

Mr. Lockard asked Dr. Jubas if he can tell him what is going on with the harassment case by

an employee against me. I have asked for that numerous times in executive session and

that is last summer I think it’s time it gets resolved one way or another, either I’m guilty or

I’m not guilty. So as our policy say’s I’d like a written statement what happened with the

case. I don’t even know the facts of the case I hear it all out on the street I hear all kinds of

rumors and it’s time I get some facts on this. I spent money on an attorney, I can spend

more. So I think it came to the point I was harassed on this one by our attorney. I saw

some of the emails, he was supposed to investigate it and I don’t see how he can

investigate a board member. He was told by our Attorney….

Dr. Jubas asked Attorney Benjamin if the Board could recess to Executive Session and he will

address that.

Mr. Lockard – I want something in writing as our policy says.

Attorney Benjamin said it can be addressed in Executive Session.

Mr. Lockard – Ok, I do want this resolved one way or another. They dropped it; I don’t know

I haven’t heard anything for 3 or 4 months on it.

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STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Mr. Dennis Pawlikowski

A. Annual Federal Program Coordinators Conference - Mrs. Wargo asked to attend. This

will be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda.

B. Improving School Performance Conference - Mrs. Wargo thanked the Board Members

who were polled and gave their approval, they are there now. This is a great

conference for the PSSA Reading and Math Teachers. This will be on the Regular

Meeting Agenda approved retroactively.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Mrs. Sherry Atkins

A. Song Fest – attendance of six 5th Grade Students under the direction of Mr. Rick

Kimmel - Dr. Jubas would like them to attend. This will be placed on the Regular

Meeting Agenda.

B. Use of Facilities and Waiver of Fees – the Elementary/Middle School Gym will be used

on Saturdays from 1-5-13 through 3-31-13 for home games by the NC Girls

Elementary Basketball League. District representatives will be on site weekly. This

item will be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda.

C. Fundraiser Calendar additions:

Boys’ Baseball Boosters - Mid’s Candy Sale 2/4/13 – 2/26/13

Boys’ Baseball Boosters - Marianna’s Pizza & Hoagies 3/6/13 – 3/26/13

These will be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda for approval.

D. FCCLA PA State Officer/Advisor Workshop - The Students have been actively Fund-

Raising in order to attend. This item will be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda.

E. FCCLA State Leadership Conference & Competition – Dr. Jubas recommends that this

also be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda for approval.

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TRANSPORTATION: Mr. David Atkins

A. None

Mr. Lockard asked Dr. Jubas for information about two kids left on the bus he doesn’t know

why they were never notified about that one but I did get notice of a bus goes off a road

and a mirror hits a sign, I guess we need to know when there might be a little damage to

one of our busses but why weren’t we ever notified about this.

Dr. Jubas said anything accident related he makes sure I get the Board the information out

there just in case. Friday afternoon we had 2 bus incidents that occurred. One coming off

of Swimming Pool Hill and one over by the Starlite Intersection. No one was hurt, policy

says parents are to be called and the bus company does adequate reports and they address

all safety concerns.

Mr. Lockard already knows they made some policy changes for the better to prevent some

of this but I would like to see reports from them and you and I’d like to know what the

school has done to keep this from happening again. I think it’s a disgrace I don’t know why

we are not concerned about 2 kids being left on a bus.

Dr. Jubas said the incident you are talking about is a student issue and it’s been addressed

by our Elementary/Middle School Principal our Guidance Counselor and parent. It’s a

discipline issue and we don’t normally talk about a student issue and discipline with the

Board.

Mr. Lockard – when we have students at risk I’d like to know, I get tired of hearing this stuff

down on the streets. This is my personal policy.

Mr. Tibbott said I think he just explained to you it’s a student issue. It wasn’t a student at

risk it was a student discipline issue.

Mr. Lockard Ok, can I explain my policy? My Policy is.

Attorney Benjamin – you can’t discuss any student issues. If there is further inquiry,

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Mr. Lockard, I’m not asking for it in public, I’m just asking him to get it for me. I think I

have a right to see a copy of the report.

Mr. Tibbott – but those comments you just made were false comments, you were saying the

students were left on the bus, that is not a true statement. You haven’t seen the report so

don’t say that out loud to the public because now you could be in violation of those

students. He just told you what it was. Ok? So why do you need to keep going on, he told

you what it was. Don’t talk about students in a public meeting. That is a rule you cannot

do it so why are you going to keep going on?

Mr. Lockard – When do I get my turn to talk!! When am I going to get my turn to talk it’s

about another issue.

Mr. Tibbott - Delvin go ahead…

Mr. Lockard – My personal policy if I hear something out in the public, I can’t discuss it as

the truth, but I can say what I have heard in the public, I think I have the right to say I heard,

not as gospel, I can’t say nothing on this issue, I don’t know nothing from the school and I

probably never will. I will never hear nothing on this issue, I’m sure it’s well covered up by

now.

Dr. Jubas – no Mr. Lockard, it’s not covered up, with all due respect, it was a student issue

handled by Mrs. Wargo and I and it was addressed as a student issue involving the parent.

Mr. Lockard- I’d like to know what changes the school has made to the policy or operational

procedures if it happened, or if it ever does happen I’d like to keep it from happening.

Dr. Jubas- again it was a student issue.

A guest asked if it was true they were left in the bus.

Dr. Jubas asked Attorney Benjamin for guidance, who said that you can address whether it

was an incident and the procedures and who you addressed dealing with that incident. You

can give Mr. Lockard a full report as soon as we go to executive session or at a later time.

Dr. Jubas clarified there was an incident student related, and we followed the code of

conduct.

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Attorney Benjamin added that the bus contractor was involved and it was addressed with

them as well.

Mr. Lockard said he has made changes.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Sedlock moved, seconded by Mrs. Atkins:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

This motion was passed unanimously.

Mr. Brian Tibbott, Board President

Mrs. April L. Miller, Business Manager/Board Secretary

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