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TUSCARORA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Where every child is known by name

100 West Seminary Street Mercersburg, PA 17236

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

Mercersburg Elementary School Library

September 14, 2015

7:00 p.m.

Vision Statement

To create an educational environment that empowers our children

to live out their dreams and thrive in the competitive

21st Century, global marketplace.

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A. Call to Order

B. Devotions

C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Roll Call Present Absent Christopher D. Ardinger ______ ______ Thomas C. Black ______ ______ Larry E. Funk ______ ______ Erich E. Hawbaker ______ ______ Jonathan W. Heebner ______ ______ Daniel J. Myers ______ ______ Allen C. Piper ______ ______ Clifford A. Smith, Jr. ______ ______ Angela S. Troupe ______ ______ E. Approval of Minutes

August 10, 2015

F. Presentations/Reports Board President’s Report – Clifford Smith, Jr. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Charles A. Prijatelj Representative Reports –

1. Franklin County Career and Technology Center 2. Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 3. Franklin Learning Center 4. Franklin County Area Tax Bureau 5. Tax Collection Committee (Act 32) 6. Franklin County Council of Governments 7. Building Committee Report 8. Policy Committee Report 9. Legislative Liaison Report

G. Public Comment H. Approval of Agenda

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I. Consent Agenda 1. Finance a. Treasurer’s Report The Administration recommends the Board accept the Treasurer’s Report as listed. (See pages 10 – 13.)

FUND BALANCE AS OF 8/31/15 General Fund $4,015,626.60

Capital Reserve Fund $3,456,512.57 b. Activity Accounts, August 2015 c. Cafeteria Financials, August 2015 The Administration recommends the Board accept the Activity Accounts and Cafeteria Financial Reports, August 2015. (See pages 14 – 19.) d. Board Bills Payable The Administration recommends the Board accept the listed Board Bills Payable excluding charter school payments.

FUND General Paid Bills $540,252.58 Dated 9/3/15 General Unpaid Bills $577,729.11 Dated 9/10/15Debit Card Purchases $7,961.52 Dated 9/4/15 Capital Reserve $30,883.86 Dated 9/10/15

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e. Approval of Course Credits Reimbursements The Administration recommends the Board approve Course Credit Reimbursements for Tuscarora School District employees as listed.

Name Course Reimbursement Amount Institution Notes

ADMINISTRATIVE

Trusky, Aaron Advanced Topics in Cyber Ops (3 credits)

3 Credits @ 100% of $2685.00 = $2685.00

Utica Masters

PROFESSIONAL

Boone, Jennifer In the Face of Poverty (3 credits)

3 Credits @ 100% of $399.00 = $399.00

Colorado State

Garofolo, Nicole Historical Psychological and Linguistic Foundations of Literacy (3 credits)

3 Credits @ 90% of $1362.00 = $1225.80

Slippery Rock University

Masters

Reeder, Kelley Research Methods in Mass Communication (3 credits)

3 Credits @ 90% of $1362.00 = $1225.80

Kent University Masters

Seylar, Sarah One Stop Shop Online Docs (3 credits)

3 Credits @ 100% of $369.00 = $369.00

Learner's Edge – Colorado State University Pueblo

Snyder, Ashley Elements of Research (3 credits)

3 Credits @ 90% of $1362.00 = $1225.80

Shippensburg Masters

Snyder, Ashley Selected Topic: Perspective on Middle Grades and High School Math Curricula (3 credits)

3 Credits @ 90% of $1362.00 = $1225.80


Swailes, Diron Leadership and Administration (4 credits)

4 Credits @ 90% of $1816.00 = $1634.40

Concordia University ‐ Irvine

Masters

Wagner, Jennifer Brain‐Based Ways We Think and Learn (3 credits) Teaching Through Learning Channels (3 credits)

6 Credits @ 100% of $1610.00 = $1610.00

Wilkes

Wingert, Nicholas

The Principal as Educational Leader (3 credits)

3 Credits @ 90% of $1362.00 = $1225.80

Wilkes Masters

Yoder, Vanessa Blended Learning in the 21st Century Classroom (3 credits) Brain‐Based Strategies for Literacy Learners Experiencing Difficulties (3 credits) Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 credits)

9 Credits @ 90% of $4086.00 = $3677.40


Total Course Credit Reimbursement Cost – $16,503.80

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f. Approval to Participate The Administration recommends the Board authorize the Tuscarora School District participate in joint purchasing for the 2015/16 school year with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12. g. Approval of Purchase The Administration recommends the Board approve the purchase of an iPad Robot at a cost of approximately $2,600.00 to allow a homebound student to attend school. 2. Personnel a. Retirement/Resignation The Administration recommends the Board approve the retirement/ resignation of the listed Tuscarora School District employee.

NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE Spohn, Andrea (Resignation)

Learning Support teacher at Mercersburg Elementary School.

August 14, 2015

b. Personnel Appointments The Administration recommends the Board approve the appointment of the listed individuals to Tuscarora School District positions.

NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE PROFESSIONAL Deike, Sheryl High School Band/Orchestra Teacher at

the James Buchanan School, Bachelors + 15, Column II, Step 1. Ms. Deike is replacing Kristin Zimmerman who transferred to Mercersburg/ Montgomery Elementary School Music position.

The 2015/16 school year.

Myers, Heidi Learning Support teacher at the Mercersburg Elementary School, Bachelors, Column I, Step 1. Ms. Myers is replacing Andrea Spohn who resigned.


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Wadel, Aarin Grade seven Mathematics teacher at the

James Buchanan Middle School, Bachelors, Column I, Step 1. Mr. Wadel is replacing Alyssa Fahringer who resigned.


SUPPORT STAFF Junkins, Stacy Non-Instructional Assistant Library/

Lunch Assistant at the Mountain View Elementary School, 5.75 hours per day, Grade 1, Step 1 on the Support Staff salary scale, $10.44 per hour with no medical/health benefits. Ms. Junkins is replacing Vanessa Travis who resigned.

Effective August 28, 2015.

Keller, Kendra Personal Care Assistant at James Buchanan Middle School, 7 hours per day, Grade 1, Step 1 on the Support Staff salary scale, $10.44 per hour with medical/health benefits. Ms. Keller is replacing Michelle Daugherty who resigned.

Effective September 21, 2015.

Election of all employees and determination of salary level is subject to receipt of appropriate confirming credentials.

c. Substitute Personnel The Administration recommends the Board approve the appointment of the following substitute personnel to the Tuscarora School District as listed:

NAME CERTIFICATION/SERVICE AREA SUPPORT STAFF Gilbert, Christina All Service Areas

Teacher Assistant - Primary Houpt, Tracy All Service Areas

Custodial - Primary

Election of all employees and determination of salary level is subject to receipt of appropriate confirming credentials.

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d. Approval of Salary Advancements The Administration recommends the Board approve a salary columnar advancement for a Tuscarora School District Professional Employee per our contractual obligations as outlined in the TEA CBA that expired on June 30, 2014 effective the 2015/16 School Year as listed.

Snyder, Ashley From: Bachelors Column I Step 4 $48,264 To: Bachelors + 15 Column II Step 4 $48,670

e Approval of Stipend Payment The Administration recommends the Board approve a stipend payment of $500.00 to Madonna Metcalfe effective the 2015/16 school year for support staff substitute scheduling duties. f. Approval of Athletic Coaching Personnel The Administration recommends the Board approve the listed Tuscarora School District Coaching Assignment effective the 2015/16 Sports season. (Stipends listed as per the TEA contract that expired on June 30, 2014.)

Sport Name Tennis

Volunteer Asst. Coach Strawoet, Kim g. Approval of Tuscarora Education Association Memorandum of Understanding The Administration recommends the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between Tuscarora School District and Tuscarora Education Association regarding the compensation to Kristen Zimmerman for summer band camp and summer practices in a lump sum of $1,000.00. h. Approval of Volunteer Intern The Administration recommends the Board approve Roxanne Miller as a volunteer Communication Intern to design and structure the Tuscarora School District website, Facebook pages and eCommunicator.

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3. Program a. Homebound Instruction The Administration recommends the Board approve Homebound Instruction for the listed Tuscarora School District students.

1. James Buchanan Middle School student. Effective September 24 – October 23, 2015. Suzanne Sylvester to instruct all subjects.

2. James Buchanan Middle School grade seven student. Effective immediately for approximately two weeks. Shawn Kirkpatrick to instruct all subjects.

b. Board Policies for Adoption The Administration recommends the Board adopt the listed Board Policies. 1. Pupils – 222.0 Tobacco Use (Revised) 2. Pupils – 227.0 Drugs/Alcohol (Revised) 3. Operations – 819.0 Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Response (Revised) c. Board Policies for Review The Administration recommends the Board review the listed Job Descriptions and Board Policy for 30 days.

1. Business Manager (Revision) 2. Director of Facility Operations (Revision) 3. Technology Administrator / Chief Information Officer

(Revision) 4. Professional Employees – 428 Salary Determination

(Revised) d. Approval of Differentiated Supervision Plan The Administration recommends the Board approve the revised Differentiated Supervision Plan effective the 2015/16 school year.

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e. Approval of Textbook Purchase The Administration recommends the Board approve the listed textbook purchase. Grade 10 AP Campbell Biology, 2014, ebooks for 6-year period

(9780133447002) The materials are for the James Buchanan High School. Materials include:

25 Biology, 10E Advanced Placement Editions Mastering Biology, 6 year access 2 Advance Placement Student Editions 1 DVD – Resource DVD Package 1 Exam View

Approximate cost of $3,024.25 will be paid by the curriculum fund

f. Approval of Student Fee The Administration recommends the Board approve the Behind- the-Wheel Driver’s Education student fee of $240.00. g. Trip Requests The Administration recommends the Board approve trip requests. (See pages 20 - 21.) h. Superintendent Trip Request The Administration recommends the Board pre-approve the listed trip request. 1. November 15–17, 2015 – 65th PASCD Annual Conference, Monroeville, PA. Cost - $395.00 registration and $158.00 mileage. Total cost - $553.00.

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J. New Business 1. Finance a. Approval of Financial Software Purchase The Administration recommends the Board approve the purchase of ProSoft Financial Software (by Harris School Solutions). Conversion/maintenance and support fee for year one not to exceed $52,000. Annual maintenance/support fees thereafter not to exceed $8,000 per year.

2. Personnel a. Signing of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Tuscarora School District and the Tuscarora Education Association for July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2018. 3. Program a. PSBA Officer Election Discussion The Board of Directors needs to discuss and come to a consensus on a candidate for the office of President-Elect, Vice President for PSBA for 2016. K. Items for Board Review 1. Use of Facilities (See pages 22 - 28.) L. Adjournment _____________________________________ Loretta A. Martin, Board Secretary lam 9/14/15

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PROGRAM – TRIP REQUESTS – Involving Students 1. September 18, 2015 Friday

William Brooks (Jbhs) and 25 FFA students to volunteer at Two-Top Ruritan Club. Cost to the Board, none.

2. September 26, 2015 Saturday

Gary Louder (Jbms) and 55 grade seven and eight Band students to participate in the Mercersburg Townfest. Cost to the Board, none.

3. October 6, 2015 Tuesday

Melissa Reath (Montg) and 25 grade five students to visit the Charles Brightbill Environmental Center. Cost to the Board, $123.00 transportation.

4. October 7, 2015 Wednesday

Mona Buchanan (Montg) and 24 grade five students to visit the Charles Brightbill Environmental Center. Cost to the Board, $123.00 transportation.

5. October 24 – 25, 2015

Saturday - Sunday

Brittany May (Jbhs) and ten FFA students to support Whitetail Ski Resort with a petting zoo. Cost to the Board, none.

6. October 31, 2015 Saturday

Gary Louder (Jbms) and 70 grade seven and eight Band students to participate in the Hagerstown Halloween Parade. Cost to the Board, $324.00 transportation.

7. November 2, 2015 Monday

Gary Louder (Jbms) and 70 grade seven and eight Band students to participate in the Hagerstown Halloween Parade. Cost to the Board, none.

TRIP REQUESTS – Staff Only

1. September 28, 2015 Monday

Peggy Hostetter (Cent) to attend Direct Certification Workshop for National School Lunch Program in Camp Hill, PA. Cost to the Board, $80.00 mileage.

2. September 29 – October 2, 2015 Tuesday – Friday

Amanda Hollingsworth (El SW) to attend Nonviolent Crisis Instructor Certificate Program in Harrisburg, PA. Cost to the Board, $2419.00 registration, $160.00 meals and $345.00 mileage. Total Cost – $2924.00.

3. October 1, 2015 Thursday

Ryan Kaczmark (Msbg/Montg) to attend EAP Training in Summerdale, PA. Cost to the Board (Curriculum), $10.00 meal and $85.00 mileage. Total cost - $95.00.

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4. November 4 – 6,

2015 Wednesday – Friday

Kendra Reese (Cent) to attend Child Accounting Conference in Hershey, PA. Cost to the Board, $285.00 registration, $512.00 lodging, $60.00 meals and $102.00 mileage. Total cost - $959.00.

TRIP REQUEST COST - $4,628.00 Board

Schedule ID Schedule Title Contact Name Event Date Event Time Location Room Event Details

2760 MASC Joey Lane 10/13/2015 5:00PM - 7:00PM James Buchanan High School JBHS Swimming Pool Practices




























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2761 Montgomery Open House Debbie Meyers 8/19/2015 6:00PM - 8:00PM Montgomery Elementary School ClassroomBack to School Open House for parents. Using all classrooms and cafeteria areas.

2762 Administrative Meeting Loretta Martin 9/8/2015 10:00AM - 11:30AM James Buchanan Middle School DLL Large Group
















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2763 Luncheon Teresa Kloza 8/18/2015 11:30AM - 1:00PM James Buchanan Middle School Cafeteria MS Staff Luncheon

2764 Metz Peggy Hostletter 8/18/2015 9:00AM - 3:00PM James Buchanan Middle School Distance Learning Lab Training

2765 CPI Training Krista Bard 8/18/2015 4:00PM - 7:00PM James Buchanan Middle School Distance Learning Lab CPI training

2765 CPI Training Krista Bard 8/18/2015 4:00PM - 7:00PM James Buchanan Middle School Library CPI training

2766 Facilities Dept. Training Day Michele McFadden 11/10/2015 8:30AM - 12:00PM James Buchanan Middle School Classroom Located in rooms 103 & 105 of the MS



2767 JBHS Camfel Assembly Chip Dickey 9/4/2015 2:00PM - 3:15PM James Buchanan High School Gymnasium“Be Amazing” assembly scheduled for Sept.

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2769 Homecoming Dance Ann Fitz 10/3/2015 5:00PM - 11:00PM James Buchanan High School Cafeteria

2770 Food Drive Ann Fitz 12/22/2015 3:00PM - 12:00AM James Buchanan High School Cafeteria Sorting and delivery preparation

2770 Food Drive Ann Fitz 12/23/2015 3:00PM - 12:00AM James Buchanan High School Cafeteria Sorting and delivery preparation

2771 Winter Dance Ann Fitz 12/19/2015 4:00PM - 11:00PM James Buchanan High School Cafeteria

2772 Valentines Dance Ann Fitz 2/12/2016 4:00PM - 11:00PM James Buchanan High School Cafeteria

2773 Talent Show Ann Fitz 4/8/2016 7:00PM - 9:00PM James Buchanan High School Auditorium

2775Mt. View PTO Executive

Committee MeetingMalinda Cook 9/1/2015 3:30PM - 4:30PM Mt. View Elementary School Library













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2777 Metz Peggy Hostletter 8/20/2015 7:00AM - 3:00PM James Buchanan Middle School Classroom Training in 103/105

2778 Prosoft demo Anne Miller 8/25/2015 10:00AM - 12:00PM Central Administrative OfficeLarge Conference

Roomfinancial software

2781TYSC Picture Day (Rain

Location)Randy Jarrett 9/11/2015 4:30PM - 7:30PM Montgomery Elementary School

Cafeteria/Gymnasium Combination

2783MS Department Head

Meetingsnadine Sanders 9/8/2015 3:30PM - 4:30PM James Buchanan Middle School DLL 2nd Tuesday of each month

















2784 HS Department Head Meeting nadine Sanders 9/1/2015 7:15PM - 8:15PM James Buchanan High SchoolConference Room

(Main Hall)


(Main Hall)


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(Main Hall)


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(Main Hall)


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(Main Hall)

2787 MS Admin Teresa Kloza 11/19/2015 7:30AM - 3:30PM James Buchanan Middle School DLL Training

2788 pool party Michele Veirtz 9/4/2015 7:00PM - 9:00PM James Buchanan High School JBHS Swimming Pool Tara Summers 360-4213

2789 pool party Michele Veirtz 9/11/2015 6:00PM - 8:00PM James Buchanan High School JBHS Swimming Pool Tammy Boyce 369-2806

2791 Teacher Induction nadine sanders 10/19/2015 4:30PM - 7:30PM Mt. View Elementary School Library training

2792 Teacher Induction nadine sanders 2/11/2016 4:30PM - 7:30PM Montgomery Elementary School Library training

2793 Teacher Induction nadine sanders 3/21/2016 4:30PM - 7:30PM Mercersburg Elementary Library training

2794 Open House Debbie Meyers 9/16/2015 6:00PM - 8:00PM Montgomery Elementary School Classroom

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2795 Training Richard Burkett 8/31/2015 2:30PM - 4:00PM James Buchanan Middle School DLL Tech Coach Training

2796 Movie Night Sandra Starliper 8/28/2015 7:30PM - 9:30PM Mercersburg Elementary Baseball Fieldoutside movie night for welcome back. will

move to gym/cafeteria if it rains.

2797 PTO meeting Michelle Bennett 9/3/2015 7:00PM - 8:00PM Montgomery Elementary SchoolCafeteria/Gymnasium

CombinationPTO meeting

2798 COLOR GUARD Laura Truett 9/1/2015 5:45PM - 7:15PM James Buchanan High School Auditorium PRACTICE

2799 JBHS COLOR GUARD Laura Truett 9/3/2015 5:45PM - 7:15PM James Buchanan High School Auditorium PRACTICE


2802 Book Fair Tammy Mowen 9/16/2015 3:45PM - 7:00PM James Buchanan Middle School Library Book Fair open to parents after school hours

2803 Dads Night Amanda Hollingsworth 2/26/2016 6:00PM - 8:00PM Mt. View Elementary SchoolCafeteria/Gymnasium

Combination

2804 MS Admin Teresa Kloza 9/1/2015 7:30AM - 3:00PM James Buchanan Middle School DLL MS Admin using DLL
















2808 Chorus Christmas Concert Eric Poe 12/20/2015 3:00PM - 4:00PM James Buchanan High School Auditorium Christmas Concert

2809 Dads Night/Moms Night Amanda Hollingsworth 11/19/2015 6:00PM - 8:00PM Mercersburg ElementaryCafeteria/Gymnasium

Combination

2809 Dads Night/Moms Night Amanda Hollingsworth 3/17/2016 6:00PM - 8:00PM Mercersburg ElementaryCafeteria/Gymnasium

Combination

2811 Chorus Spring Concert Eric Poe 5/19/2016 7:30PM - 8:30PM James Buchanan High School Auditorium

2812 October 12 In-Service nadine sanders 10/12/2015 8:00AM - 3:30PM Mercersburg Elementary Library Will be doing elementary training

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2813 Fundraiser assemblies Teresa Kloza 9/8/2015 7:30AM - 11:00AM James Buchanan Middle School Auditorium Fundraiser assemblies for 6-8th grade

2814 Musical Auditions Luke Spurgeon 10/12/2015 3:00PM - 9:00PM James Buchanan High School Auditorium Auditions for the spring musical

2819 Musical Rehearsals Luke Spurgeon 2/12/2016 3:00PM - 10:00PM James Buchanan High School AuditoriumTimes TBD, auditorium needed so set

doesn't have to be torn down nightly in the month before the show











































2826 8th grade Elyssa Hevner 9/15/2015 8:30AM - 3:15PM James Buchanan Middle School DLL classes

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