DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dallas, Pennsylvania
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD MEETING ROOM
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012
President Wega called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Those present: Dr. Coslett, Dr. Goeringer, Mrs. Kyle, Mrs. Matiska, Mr. Parry, Mr. Preece, Mr. Schuler, Mrs. Slocum, and
Mrs. Wega.
Also present: Mr. Galicki, Attorney Jones, Mr. Palfey, Mr. Kraynack, and Mrs. Merithew.
Visitors – Art Daube told the Board the football field was not ready for play.
Motion by Mrs. Kyle, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of July, 2012.
Roll call vote, 9 yes, 0 no.
Motion by Mrs. Kyle, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to approve the Tax Collector’s Report for the month of July, 2012.
Roll call vote, 9 yes, 0 no.
Communications – a note from Mrs. Ellen Machovec was read regarding how well prepared her children were in college. She
thanked the teachers and administrators for this.
Mr. Galicki mentioned the NIMS and Seraph Trainings.
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS:
Motion by Dr. Goeringer, seconded by Mrs. Kyle, to confirm the interim action of the Superintendent to approve Ashlee Berry as a
contracted Physical Therapist, at an hourly rate of $55.00 for in-house PT and $32 for homebound PT, effective July 5, 2012.
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Dr. Coslett, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to confirm the interim action of the Superintendent to approve the following
invoice from the Dallas Township Planning Commission, for professional services rendered regarding the Final Inspections and
Certifications #32, concerning the new Dallas High School Project:
July 30, 2012, Invoice, $1,380.00
Roll call vote, 9-0.
CAFETERIA AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE – Mrs. Karen Z. Kyle
Motion by Mrs. Kyle, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to approve Resolutions 1 and 2 by consent agenda.
Roll call vote, 9-0.
1.
Recommended that a resolution be adopted to assure that Policy 808 will be followed regarding the Dallas School
District’s Free & Reduced Lunch Program and price list for the 2012-13 school year in accordance with the Pennsylvania
Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Free and Reduced Price Meal Policy Guidelines.
2.
Recommended that a resolution be adopted to approve the following prices for school lunches in the 2012-13 school year:
Class A Lunch - Elementary:
Class A Lunch - Middle School:
Class A Lunch - Senior High:
Reduced Price Lunch:
$1.85
$1.95
$2.10
$ .40
EDUCATION COMMITTEE – Mr. Charles M. Preece
Motion by Mr. Preece, seconded by Mrs. Slocum, to permit the following personnel and students to attend the functions listed:
Mini-Thon Officers and advisor, workshop at Sheraton Hotels & Resorts,
Harrisburg, PA, August 10, 2012.
Approximate cost: $80.00.
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Mini-Thon Officers and advisors, service learning at Penn State University,
University Park, PA, February 15, 2013.
Approximate cost: $80.00.
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Mr. Preece, seconded by Mrs. Slocum, to approve the student teaching/practicum placements from various
colleges/universities as attached, for the 2012-13 school year.
Aye motion carried, 9-0.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - Dr. Bruce M. Goeringer
Motion by Dr. Goeringer, seconded by Dr. Coslett, to approve Resolutions 1 through 4 by consent agenda.
Roll call vote, 9-0.
1.
Recommended that a resolution be adopted to approve the following invoice from King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, for
services rendered regarding audit issue:
June 30, 2012: Invoice #75449, $288.00 (General Matters)
June 30, 2012: Invoice #75485, $272.00 (Special Ed)
2.
Recommended that a resolution be adopted to approve the following invoice from
Attorney Benjamin R. Jones, III, for services rendered:
July 30, 2012 Invoice: $4,953.00
3.
Recommended that a resolution be adopted to approve the estimate from Rutkoski Fencing Inc., in the amount of
$9,200.00.
4.
Recommended that a resolution be adopted to approve the following invoice from Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, for
services rendered in the case against the NEPA School Districts Health Trust:
July 31, 2012;
Invoice #7431170, $12,668.73.
Motion by Dr. Goeringer, seconded by Mrs. Kyle, to approve BBD, LLP’s proposal, for June 30, 2012, June 30, 2013 and
June 30, 2014 audits, at $15,000 per audit, per year.
Roll call vote, 9-0.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Mr. Larry G. Schuler
Motion by Mr. Schuler, seconded by Mr. Preece, to appoint the following professional employees as Department Chairpersons and
Middle School Secondary Associate Department Chairpersons, at a stipend of $499, plus $60/person in their respective department,
for the 2012-2013 school year:
Department Chairpersons
Art
Mrs. Claire Morris
English
Mrs. Anne Butler
Family & Consumer Science
Ms. Audrey Ide
Foreign Language
Mrs. Jennifer Lamoreaux
Guidance
Ms. Raelene Daring
Health Services
Mrs. Laura O’Malley
Library Science
TBA
Mathematics
Mrs. Sandy Sprau
Music
TBA
Science
Ms. Susan Koziol
Social Science
Mr. Tom Gilroy
Technology Education
Ms. Diana Alichnie
Wellness
Mrs. Ruth Skammer
Middle School Department Chairpersons
Science
Robin Moore
Mathematics
Kathleen Dolan
Social Studies
Cynthia Finarelli
Language Arts
Firouzeh Razavi
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Mr. Schuler, seconded by Mrs. Slocum, to appoint the following Elementary Subject Area Coordinators, at a stipend of
$500, for the 2012-2013 school year:
Nicole Valkenburg
Science
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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Mr. Larry G. Schuler
Kerry Speziale
Mathematics
Kristi Taylor
Social Studies
Caitlin Cooper
Language Arts
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Mr. Schuler, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to approve the attached listing of professional employees and their step & level
for the 2012-2013 contract year.
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Mr. Schuler, seconded by Mr. Preece, to approve the attached listing of part-time professional employees of the Dallas
School District, and their salaries, for the 2012-2013 contract year.
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Mr. Schuler, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to approve the following professional employees for their services in the
kindergarten screening program for the 2012-2013 school year, at the approved rate, in accordance with the Agreement between the
Dallas School District and the Dallas School District Education Association:
Mrs. Rachael Dunn
Mrs. Susan Crahall
Mrs. Victoria Flynn
Mrs. Brenda Burkhardt
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Mr. Schuler, seconded by Mrs. Slocum, to approve the leaves of absence for the following personnel, for the 2012-2013
school year, as listed:
Amy Linnen, Director of Special Education, 9/16/12 –1/11/13
Maria Hosey, DES Elementary Teacher, 8/27/12 – 1/17/13
Rachel Hayes, WES Elementary Teacher, 8/30/12-10/31/12
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Mr. Schuler, seconded by Mr. Preece, to accept the resignations of the employees listed below, with regrets and gratitude:
Diane Kelly, Classroom Aide, WES
Lois Noble, Elementary Library Aide
Bonnie A. Weinstein, Elementary Library Aide
Deborah Chielli, Special Education Aide, MID
Aye motion carried, 9-0.
Motion by Mr. Schuler, seconded by Mrs. Slocum, to extend the leave of absence for the following personnel, for the 2012-2013
school year, as listed:
Crystal Seidel, DES Elementary Teacher, 8/27/12 – 1/17/13
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Mr. Schuler, seconded by Mr. Preece, to transfer Karen Neare, from DES Classroom Aide to DES Elementary Library
Aide, for the 2012-2013 school year.
Aye motion carried, 9-0.
Motion by Mr. Schuler, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to appoint the following aides for the
2012-2013 school year.
Michelle Blamire, WES Classroom Aide, at the hourly rate of $8.10
Nancy Valkenburg, WES Classroom Aide, at the hourly rate of $8.10
Maria Rakowski, MID Special Education Aide, at the hourly rate of $8.10
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Mr. Schuler, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to accept the resignation of Mike Coombs, Custodian #5, SR, effective
immediately.
Aye motion carried, 9-0.
PROPERTY COMMITTEE - Mrs. Maureen Matiska
Motion by Mrs. Matiska, seconded by Mr. Preece, to permit the following organizations to use the Dallas School District facilities,
as listed, contingent upon receipt by the School District of a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with the District's rules and
regulations regarding school facility use requests:
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PROPERTY COMMITTEE - Mrs. Maureen Matiska
Dallas Field Hockey Booster Club, use of the Middle School Cafeteria, for
pasta dinner, October 10, 2012, from 4-7 P.M.
Pack 281, use of the Dallas Middle School Cafeteria, for awards program,
September 28, 2012, from 6-9 P.M.
Pack 281, use of the Dallas Middle School Cafeteria, for awards ceremony,
November 16, 2012, from 6-9 P.M.
WES PTO, use of the WES Library, for meetings, every third Wednesday,
beginning September 19, 2012 through May 15, 2013, from 7-9 P.M.
Dallas Youth Basketball, use of the WES Gym, for registration,
September 11, 2012, from 6-9 P.M.
Dallas Youth Basketball, use of the WES Gym, for practice/games,
Tuesday through Friday, beginning October 30, 2012 through March 8, 2013,
from 6-9 P.M.
Dallas Youth Basketball, use of the WES Gym, for games, Saturdays,
beginning November 3, 2012 through March 9, 2013, from 9 A.M.-5 P.M.
Dallas Youth Basketball, use of the WES Gym, for games, Sundays,
beginning October 28, 2012 through March 3, 2013, from Noon-6 P.M.
Aye motion carried, 9-0.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES - Dr. Richard G. Coslett
Motion by Dr. Coslett, seconded by Mr. Schuler, to appoint the following directors and advisors for the 2012-2013 school year, with
compensation to be consistent with the provisions of Appendix C of the collective bargaining agreement between Dallas School
District and Dallas School District Education Association:
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Sophomore Class Advisor
Mr. Kevin West
Junior Class Co-Advisor
Mrs. Barbara Richardson
Junior Class Co-Advisor
Mr. Tom Connors
Senior Class Advisor
Mrs. Joanne Drayer
Assistant Senior Class Advisor
Mr. Tom Gilroy
Drama Coach
Mr. Harry B. McKeown
Asst. Drama Coach
Ms. Audrey Ide
Yearbook Advisor
Mr. Dan Nestorick
Student Council Advisor
Mr. Mike Cherinka
Student Council Advisor
Ms. Mary Beth Zardus
National Honor Society
Mrs. Susan Berecin
National Honor Society
Mr. Dan Nestorick
Science Olympiad Co-Coach
Mr. Kevin West
Science Olympiad Co-Coach
Mrs. JoAnn McAllister
Life Smarts Coach
Mr. Kevin West
Key Club
Mrs. Shannon Forrer
Key Club
Mrs. Helene Wilhelm
Choral Director
Ms. Cassie Palfey
Marching Band Director
Mr. Mike Potoeski
Marching Coordinator
Mr. Dave Cooper
Rhythmic Coordinator
Mr. Jeff Kelly
Band Front Coordinator
Ms. Cassie Palfey
Dance Team
Ms. Lauren Gonzales
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Student Council Advisor
Ms. Joan Rakowski
National Junior Honor Society
Mrs. Debra Sattof
Yearbook Advisor
Ms. Kelly Whalen
Newspaper Advisor
Mrs. Jonelle Cavill
Newspaper Advisor
Mrs. Sue Holthaus
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES - Dr. Richard G. Coslett
Science Olympiad Co-Coach
Mr. Dan Flynn
Science Olympiad Co-Coach
Mrs. Kylie Fisher
Band Director
Mr. Louis Piazza
Jazz Band Instructor
Mr. Louis Piazza
Choral Director
Ms. Holly Major
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Dr. Coslett, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to appoint Matt Stretanski as the Pool Manager for the Dallas School District, for
the 2012-2013 school year, at the rate of $1,841 per athletic season.
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Dr. Coslett, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to appoint the following coaches for the
2012-2013 respective season, with compensation to be consistent with the provisions of Appendix C of the collective bargaining
agreement between Dallas School District and Dallas School District Education Association:
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
Ashley Cardamone
$2,433
Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Ricky Bartolini
$2,433
Head Girls Tennis Coach
Joe Pugliese
$2,217
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Motion by Dr. Coslett, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to appoint the following volunteer coach for the 2012-2013 fall season:
HIGH SCHOOL
Volunteer Assistant Football Coach
Doug Mucha
All required credentials, Acts 34, 114, and 151 copies are on file. It is understood that there is no remuneration for these
positions.
Aye motion carried, 9-0.
TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE - Mr. Fred L. Parry, Sr.
Motion by Mr. Parry, seconded by Mr. Preece, to approve the bus drivers listed below, employed by Emanuel Bus Lines, Inc., for the
2012-2013 school year:
Ms. Jackie Backus
Mr. Robert R. Brown
Mr. Dave Bump
Mrs. Joyce Chapin
Mr. Greg Cobleigh
Mr. Angelo Concert, Jr.
Mr. Jeffrey B. Emanuel
Mr. Jeffrey Emanuel, II
Mrs. Sally Emanuel
Mr. James Gregory
Mrs. Judith Hartman
Mr. William Hartman
Mrs. Eileen Headman
Mr. Kenneth “Josh” Hislop
Mr. Christopher Howell
Mr. Richard Huey, Jr.
Ms. Tracee Kremski
Ms. Darleen McGeehan
Ms. Rachel Miers
Mr. James Monahan
Mr. David Rowett
Ms. Deborah Stredny
Mrs. Heather Stoss
Mr. Thomas C. VanHorn
Ms. Michelle Vannoy
Mr. Scott Vinnacombe
Copies of all required credentials, Act 34, Act 114 and Act 151, are on file in the office of the Transportation Coordinator.
Aye motion carried, 9-0.
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS, REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 13, 2012
West-Side Career and Technology Center – President Wega said things are moving along and getting ready for the start of school.
Engaged in Hybrid Learning project and very excited about that.
Intermediate Unit – Dr. Goeringer mentioned that the reorganization meeting was held last Wednesday with the same slate of officers
elected.
Legislative Committee – no report.
Motion by Mrs. Kyle, seconded by Dr. Goeringer, to approve the bills for the month of July, 2012, as attached.
Roll call vote, 9-0.
Titles I, II, and Vocational Education – Mr. Galicki said Title II was amended for Hybrid Learning Project.
Old Business – Mr. Galicki said he received a report from Nancy Roberts that all coaches passed on-line national federation course
on concussions as of August 1st. Also, have accelerated our program regarding Act 59 Athlete/Parent/Coach Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Symptoms. Must be distributed to parents. Have had meetings with coaches and communicated this to booster clubs as well.
New Business – Mrs. Matiska asked Mr. Kraynack to address football field. He said team should not be practicing on it – ripped to
shreds. Have 2 practice fields to use. If you want a stadium, keep it as hallowed ground. Mrs. Kyle asked who would be covering
Amy Linnen’s position? Mr. Galicki said Frank Mariano.
Motion by Mr. Preece, seconded by Mr. Schuler, to adjourn the meeting.
President Wega adjourned the meeting at 8:38 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy J. Merithew
Board Secretary