FAIRFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
MEETING April 15, 2013
AGENDA
7:00 - 7:02
I.
Call to Order
7:02 - 7:05
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
7:05 - 7:10
III.
Roll Call
7:10 - 7:15
IV.
Minutes
A.
7:15 - 7:30
V.
Move to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2013 Board meeting.
Presentations/Reports
(For information only --- No action to be taken)
A.
Read Across America/Reading Week –
Mrs. Marcie Kozack, Mrs. Barbara Hoffacker, and
Mrs. Barbara Richwine
B.
FASD Energy Conservation Project Completion Summary Mr. Kevin Bowes, Siemens
7:30 - 7:45
VI.
Public Comment (3 min. each / 30 min. max)
7:45 - 7:50
VII.
Consent Agenda:
Background: The following routine operational matters are presented for
action by the Board of School Directors. Items that require special attention
may be removed from the consent agenda upon request of a Board
member.
Administrative
Actions
A.
Move to approve a request from the 6th grade teacher team to
participate in the Annual 6th Grade Camp Outdoor Education
Program May 21-24, 2013 at Camp Nawakwa in Arendtsville, PA.
B.
Move to approve a Use of Facilities Request from Fairfield Football,
Inc. to use the stadium, pressbox and restrooms for youth football
games on the following Sundays, only if the initial game dates are
cancelled due to weather: August 25, September 1 - 15 - 22 - 29,
2013.
C.
Move to approve the 2013-2014 District Calendar.
Budget
Personnel
D.
Move to approve a tentative list of graduates for the Class of 2013.
E.
Move to approve the March general fund bill list in the amount of
$205,344.82.
F.
Move to approve the March food service fund bill list in the amount of
$24,898.55.
G.
Move to approve the March-April general fund bill list in the amount
of $7,628.11
H.
Move to approve the March-April food service fund bill list in the
amount of $147.19.
I.
Move to approve the addition of Ms. Jody Piper to the bus driver list
as a van driver for the 2012-2013 school year effective April 11,
2012. Mr. Herring is the contractor.
J.
Move to ratify the Superintendent’s appointment of Ms. Diane
Fredrikis and Ms. Jacqueline Murdorf as part-time temporary
Kindergarten aides with salary and benefits per the support staff
policy effective April 2, 2013 through the last day of the 2012-2013
school year.
K.
Move to recall Ms. Andrea M. Holmes as an elementary reading
specialist for full-time employment effective August 19, 2013 with
salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
L.
Move to recall Ms. Sarah E. Baugh as an elementary teacher for fulltime employment effective August 19, 2013 with salary and benefits
per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
M.
Move to recall Mr. Brett A. Barnes as an elementary teacher for fulltime employment effective August 19, 2013 with salary and benefits
per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
N.
Move to approve the addition of Ms. Lori Smyth, Elementary K-6, to
the professional substitute list K-12.
O.
Move to grant permission for the administration to change the
elementary health room assistant’s position to two part-time
positions, each covering 16 hours per week.
Background: The current elementary health room assistant covers a
total of 30 hours per week as a part-time nurse. This increase in
hours would allow more coverage in the elementary school using two
nurses.
Policies
P.
Move to approve the revisions to Policy 5130, Class Size and
Teacher Aides, Guidelines, on a First Reading.
Background: Guidelines only require one reading.
7:50 - 7:55
VIII.
Q.
Move to approve the revisions to Policy 3410, Supervision and
Evaluation Principles, on a first reading.
R.
Move to approve the revisions to Policy 3420, Responsibility for
Evaluation, on a first reading.
Other Action Items:
A.
Proposed Summer 4-day Work Week - Mr. William Chain
The Administration is again planning to limit utility costs over the
summer by closing the school buildings 3 days a week starting June
10th and ending August 9th. The buildings will be closed Friday Sunday for 9 weeks. All electrical accessories and air handling
systems will be shut off during the 3 days to the extent possible.
Employees will work extended hours and the schools will be open
longer during the four day work week.
B.
Move to extend the primary transportation contracts for Mr. Stephen
Jacobs and Mr. James Herring with minor adjustments for fiscal
years ending June 30, 2014 and 2015.
Background: The primary transportation contracts provide all daily
student transportation services for the students who attend FASD
and provide for transportation services for all field trips, extracurricular activities and sports.
C.
7:55 – 8:00 IX.
8:00
X.
Introduction of Board Applicants – Mr. William Chain
Mr. Christopher Roan
Mr. W. Mickey Barlow
Mr. John Novicki
Other Discussion Items:
(No action to be taken)
A.
Move to approve the revisions to Policy 5320, Report and Marking
System, Administrative Procedures, on a First Reading.
B.
Summer Enrichment – Mr. William Chain
C.
District Budget Expenses – Ms. Caroline Dean
Adjournment
Informational items:
A.
Next Board Meeting dates:
The Board will meet in regular session on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the
District Board Room.
B.
The District received a donation of $500 from Mr. Robert Remaley to purchase javelins
for the track and field team.
C.
The District received a donation of 50 seedlings from the Adams County Conservation
District.
March 11, 2013
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The Fairfield Area School Board met on Monday evening, March 11, 2013 at 7:00
p.m. in the district boardroom with these members in attendance: Mrs. Pamela Mikesell,
presiding; Mr. Mike McDonald, Mrs. Marcy Van Metre, Mrs. Agatha Foscato, Mr. Mark
Greathouse, Mr. Bruce Lefeber, Mrs. Melissa Cavey and Mrs. Amy Randt. A moment of
silence was held for Mr. Beaumont who passed away on March 9, 2013. Members of the
Board and Administration shared some memories.
Our student representatives, Ms.
Bronte Fenimore and Ms. Emily Whitcomb were also present.
Also present were Mr. William Chain, Superintendent; Ms. Caroline Dean,
Business Manager and Board Recording Secretary; Ms. Karen Kugler, Coordinator of
Curriculum and Special Programs; Mr. Brian McDowell, High School Principal; Mrs.
Barbara Richwine, Elementary Principal; and Mrs. Patricia Weber, Middle School
Principal.
Minutes Approved
The Board unanimously approved the minutes of the February 25, 2013 meeting
on a motion made by Mr. Mike McDonald and seconded by Mr. Mark Greathouse.
Presentations/Reports
A.
College Visitation Trip Presentation – Ms. Luci Lantos, College Advisor;
Mrs. Heather Swope, High School Counselor; and Dr. Janet Rapuano,
Career Counselor were present. The following students also contributed:
Ms. Bronte Fennimore, Ms. Brittany Macharsky, and Ms. Emily Whitcomb.
The students spoke about their visits to Swarthmore College, University of
Pennsylvania, and Drexel University and discussed the pros and cons of each and how
helpful the trip was in learning how to evaluate the schools.
Public Comment
Mrs. Janet Redding thanked the district for all of the precious moments and
memories in her 34 years of teaching here. Over the years she has held many titles and
is proud to be a Fairfield teacher. Her husband, Mr. Larry Redding, Superintendent of
Gettysburg, also spoke on her behalf.
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Consent Agenda:
The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Mr. Greathouse and
seconded by Mrs. Van Metre. A roll call vote was taken and Mrs. Pam Mikesell, Mr. Mike
McDonald, Mrs. Agatha Foscato, Mr. Mark Greathouse, Mrs. Melissa Cavey, Mr. Bruce
Lefeber, Mrs. Marcy Van Metre, and Mrs. Amy Randt cast assenting votes. The items
approved with this action are as follows:
Budget
A.
Approved the addition of Ms. Suzie Moody and Ms. Denise
Lawrence to the 2012-2013 bus driver list. School Express, Inc. is
the contractor.
Personnel
B.
Accepted the resignation for retirement of Mr. James D. Rebert,
Elementary 1st Grade Teacher, effective August 18, 2013. Mr. Rebert
has served the District for 37 years.
C.
Accepted the resignation for retirement of Mrs. Janet M. Redding,
Elementary Reading Specialist, effective August 18, 2013. Mrs.
Redding has served the District for 34 years.
D.
Accepted the resignation for retirement of Mrs. Patricia J. Lewis,
Elementary 1st Grade Teacher, effective August 18, 2013. Mrs. Lewis
has served the District for 36 years.
E.
Accepted the resignation for retirement of Mr. Peter H. Riley,
Elementary Music Teacher, effective August 18, 2013. Mr. Riley has
served the District for 44 years.
F.
Accepted the resignation for retirement of Mrs. Jan E. McGaughlin,
Elementary Secretary, effective June 30, 2013. Mrs. McGaughlin has
served the District for 34 years.
G.
Accepted the resignation for retirement of Mrs. Bonnie L. Yelowich,
High School Learning Support Aide, effective June 30, 2013. Mrs.
Yelowich has served the District for 9 years.
H.
Accepted the resignation for retirement of Mrs. Charity V. Harbaugh,
Elementary Cafeteria Aide, effective June 30, 2013. Mrs. Harbaugh
has served the District for 19 years.
I.
Granted permission for the administration to advertise and
recommend for hire any resignations for retirement positions that
have been accepted by the board and necessary for the 2013-2014
school year.
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J.
Approved the addition of Mrs. Sarah Baugh to the Professional
Substitute List K-12 for the 2012-2013 school year.
K.
Approved a supplemental contract for the following individuals as
coaches / advisors for the 2012-2013 school year with salary per the
Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Ms. Rebecca Herring
Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach
$1,979
Mr. Brett Barnes
High School Varsity Boys’ Assistant Track Coach
$2,284
Mr. Frank Nagy
Middle School Assistant Soccer Coach
$1,979
Other Discussion/Action Items:
A.
Projected 2013-2014 Revenues – Ms. Caroline Dean
Ms. Dean discussed the projected 2013-2014 revenues and provided a historical
analysis for comparison. Variances to the current year were explained and updates, if
any, to the numbers will be reviewed and presented as soon as they are known.
B.
Employee Staffing 2013-2014 – Mr. William Chain
Mr. Chain discussed the presented retirements and the requirements for rehire of
previously furloughed employees. In addition, he discussed the need to review our policy
and procedures relative to class size.
C.
Board Member Decision -
Mr. Chain explained we have 30 days to seat a replacement for Mr. Beaumont.
D.
Kindergarten Aides Discussion -
A discussion was held concerning the need for Kindergarten classroom aides.
The approximate cost for two aides for the remainder of the school year is $5,000. We
currently have 72 students with 24 in each classroom. On a motion by Mr. Greathouse
and seconded by Mrs. Van Metre, the board approved the posting and hiring of two aides
for the remainder of the 2012-2013 year.
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A roll call vote was taken and Mrs. Pam Mikesell, Mr. Mike McDonald, Mrs. Agatha
Foscato, Mr. Mark Greathouse, Mrs. Melissa Cavey, Mr. Bruce Lefeber, Mrs. Marcy Van
Metre, and Mrs. Amy Randt cast assenting votes.
Adjournment
On a motion made by Mrs. Van Metre, seconded by Mrs. Foscato and
unanimously approved by the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Mrs. Pamela Mikesell
Board President
Ms. Caroline Dean, Business Manager
Board Recording Secretary
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FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Tentative List of student’s graduation June 7, 2013 – 105 students
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Steven Wade Funk, Jr. (2012)
Stephen Norbert Lewis (2012)
Rose Therese Samples (2012)
Jacob Benjamin Arbutus
Devin Mitchell Barlow
Colby Thomas Becker
Kaitlyn Marie Beckham
Courtney Ann Bishop
Kathryn Mary Blickenstaff
Thomas Theodore Bollinger
Katie Marie Boutin
Katelyn Cecilia Bowne
Dana Marie Chapman
Earl Streich Clark
Mallory Alexis Cochran
Alexis Burrier Connelly
Geena Marie Cronrath
Nathan Alan Davis
James Michael DeCusati
Jennifer Ann Delaney
Erin Melissa Donaldson
Sommer Nicole Eversole
Brandi Estella Fritz
MarciAnne Kathleen Gately
Christopher Paul Gorski
Lauren Elizabeth Gorski
Ashley Marie Gossert
Jordan Carl Grimsley
Alexander Ray Hall
Samuel James Hanks
Toni Marie Harbaugh
Joshua Michael Hartman
Mallory Ann Heller
Joshua Robert Hill
Collin Gabriel Hooper
Cameron Blake Howe
Kailyn Marlee Hull-Still
Sarah Elizabeth Hunt
Thomas Dunn Henry Jarvinen
Sarah Michelle Kasten
Megan Renee Keast
Brandon Michael Keeney
Kennedy Elizabeth Keller
Shannon Marie Kelso
Caroline Joanne Leaman
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Rachel Ann Lingg
Patrick Michael Little
Kayla Frances Luckabaugh
Anthony Briscoe Mason
Jazmyn Elizabeth Mason
Katelyn Joyce McDonald
Natasha Sue Migas
Jacob Thomas Miller
Victoria Elizabeth Miller
Kaitlin Marie Miller
Kirsten Renee Mills
Elizabeth Marguerite Myers
Anders Christopher Nordberg
John Philip Novicki IV
Zachery Rashad Ott
Miranda LeeAnn Peiffer
Sarah Jean Petrosky
Kari Lee Plank
Kelly Rosalie Quealy
Alexander David Jason Randt
Michelle Frances Reaser
Jedediah Keith Reese
Embrosia Annina Rines
John Christopher Roan
Kortney Lynn Runkles
Samuel Robinson Ruppert
Cameron Drew Scalio
Shane William Schlak
Autumn Hope Shaffer
Danielle Jene Shindledecker
Brieanna Tyler Short
Lindsey Ann Short
Joshua Douglas Sites
Jared Chandler Slaybaugh
Taryn Anne Sloat
Nicole Marie Small
Jennifer Nicole Smith
Quintin Alexander Smith
Kyle Lee Sprenkle
Elijha Edward Stone
Matthew Trey Strausbaugh
Ryan Mickeal Strausbaugh
Amanda Frances Thoday
Elizabeth Laurel Tigner
Stacey Marie Tipton
Anna Kathleen Topper
Tyler Kane VanMetre
Robert Joseph Voitek Jr.
Holly Nicole Wachter
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Shane Nicklas Wagerman
Kirsten Elizabeth Wagner
Tyler Colby Walter
Bridget Nicole Weaver
Derek Vincent Whalen
Brittany Nicole Wiles
David Clement Wivell III
Evan Blake Wolfe
Xenia Elizabeth Yelovich
Savanna Ann Zinn