TUSSEY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING FOR GENERAL PURPOSES
April 15, 2013
The Tussey Mountain School Board met on April 15, 2013 for general purposes at 7:00 p.m. in the
Administrative Conference Room following student presentations given in the high school cafeteria. Board
members present were Vivian Foster, Bill Brumbaugh, Jay Williams, Jim Hodge, Leroy Walls, Roy McCabe,
Rodney Figard, and Student Board Representative Cameron Querry. Administrators present were Mark
Bollman, Rick Heath, Jerry Shoemake, Melinda Damiano, and Wayland Heath. Press present were Ron
Morgan – Daily News and Cara Beemiller – Bedford Gazette. Also present was Zack Treece and Lisa Rankin.
ROLL CALL:
Wanda Curfman and Aaron Martin were absent
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jay Williams followed by a moment of silence led by Leroy Walls.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment
The Tussey Mountain School Board of Education has reviewed and discussed, at length, the items listed on the
consent agenda at their monthly work session. All Directors were in agreement that these items are approvable
by a consent agenda and require no further discussion.
Motion by Rodney Figard seconded by Bill Brumbaugh to approve items 1 through 9 listed on the consent
agenda:
Consent Agenda
1.
Approve the minutes from the March 2013 meeting
2.
Establish Sunday, June 2 as the date for Baccalaureate and Wednesday, June 5, 2013 as the date for
graduation for the Class of 2013, as recommended by the Administration.
3.
Approve Homebound Instruction for a student for medical reasons for the length of time requested by
attending physician, as recommended by the Administration.
4.
Approve the following conference requests, conditioned on availability of substitutes (if applicable), as
recommended by the Administration:
STAFF MEMBER
Cathy Wakefield,
Trudy Fagan
WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE
CTC and Higher
Education Meeting
PLACE
Lancaster CTC,
Mt Joy Campus
DATE(S)
COST
May 16, 2013
Mileage, subs
Davina Wieczorek,
Valerie Myers
Integrating ECH Standards into
Curriculum & Assessment
Harrisburg
April 10, 2013
Registration, other
expenses paid by PreK
Counts
Sonya Browell
PSSA ELA Passage Based Essay
Range-finding Committee for
PDE-DRC
Harrisburg
May 20 – 24,
2013
All expenses paid by
DRC
5.
Approve the following field trip/academic trip requests, conditioned upon the availability of substitute teachers, as
recommended by the Administration:
GROUP
SUPERVISOR
DESTINATION
DATE
PURPOSE
COST
After School
Program
students
(Grades 2 – 5)
Shawn Cunningham
Morrisons Cove
Memorial Park
Skating Rink
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April 18
Examine what type
of simple machines
allow them to
move. Students
21st Century Grant
will pay expenses
After School
Program
students
(Grades 2 – 5)
Shawn Cunningham
Morrisons Cove
Memorial Park
Huntsman Bowling
Center
April 25
After School
Program
students
(Grades 2 – 5)
Shawn Cunningham
DelGrosso
Amusement Park
May 22
Elementary
Envirothon
Students
Lords & Ladies
Club
Sonya Browell, Shawna
Donovan, Cheri Brown,
Lori Arcq
Casey Flaherty, Sarah
Johnson
Shawnee State Park
May 8
Hanover, MD
June 7
Choir students
Sarah Johnson
TBD
May 27
will perform tasks
that highlight
various geometric
shapes (this is a
merit trip)
Students will learn
to keep score at a
bowling game.
They will explore
the different forces
and types of energy
used when bowling
Students will learn
different types of
forces and energy
associated with
rides. They will
research the
various
requirements to
operate a
park/business and
will explore the
functionality of a
park in relation to
the amount of
space available
(this is a merit trip)
Science
Competition
Experience a feast
in a medieval
setting
Memorial Day
performance
21st Century Grant
will pay expenses
21st Century Grant
will pay expenses
Transp; $70/team
($280 total)
No District Cost
Transp.
Information: Field Trip originally planned for May 22 to Belleville has been rescheduled to May 29 due to
Keystone testing. (Pat Kruse/Special Education Students)
6.
Approve transferring $23,000.00 from the General Fund to the Athletic Fund as requested by the
Athletic Director. This is the final transfer for the 2012-13 fiscal year.
7.
Approve the List of Payments as funds are available, including payments listed on the monthly
attachment
District
Blanchetti, Tom
Blanchetti, Tom
Bowser, Kim
Bowser, Kim
Chamberlain, Aaron
Curfman, Sue
Curfman, Sue
Diehl, Tiffany
Drenning, Rena
Driver's Ed
Driver's Ed
Detention
Remediation
Study Island
Detention
Detention
Homebound
Homebound
$233.63
$333.75
$333.75
$278.13
$16.68
$22.25
$44.50
$122.38
$89.00
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Drenning, Rena
Drenning, Rena
Drenning, Rena
Frederick, Joe
Shuke, Jen
Treece, Zach
Wood, Kathy
Wood, Kathy
Homebound
Homebound
Homebound
Detention
Homebound
Detention
FAFSA
Detention
$155.75
$166.88
$100.13
$890.00
$478.38
$22.25
$44.50
$222.50
Childcare
Parent Facilitator
$160.00
$760.00
Incredible Years
Arcq, Lori
Villa, Jamie
Pre-K Counts
Rourke, Deb
Rourke, Deb
$645.00
$307.50
21st Century
Adams, Amanda
Adams, Amanda
Arcq, Lori
Browell, Sonya
Browell, Sonya
Brumbaugh, Jessica
Brumbaugh, Jessica
Brumbaugh, Jessica
Brumbaugh, Jessica
Bussick, Lois
Bussick, Lois
Bussick, Lois
Bussick, Lois
Bussick, Lois
Carrier, Chris
Chamberlain, Aaron
Cunningham, Shawn
Cunningham, Shawn
Diehl, Tiffany
Ebersole, Doug
Ebersole, Doug
Ebersole, Doug
Gutshall, Ben
Gutshall, Ben
Hinish, Melissa
Hinish, Melissa
Jancula, Heather
Klock, Polly
Lynn, Danielle
Lynn, Danielle
McDonald, Pam
McDonald, Pam
McDonald, Pam
McDonald, Pam
Tutor
Tutor
Special Instructor
Special Instructor
Special Instructor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Special Instructor
Tutor
Site Coordinator
Site Coordinator
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Special Instructor
Special Instructor
Tutor
Tutor
Special Instructor
Special Instructor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
$83.44
$166.88
$100.13
$55.63
$133.50
$166.88
$111.25
$111.25
$89.00
$111.25
$111.25
$55.63
$116.81
$89.00
$55.63
$27.81
$1,650.00
$1,450.00
$44.50
$44.50
$44.50
$44.50
$166.88
$289.25
$33.38
$33.38
$22.25
$111.25
$33.38
$66.75
$55.63
$22.25
$55.63
$89.00
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Meyers, Valerie
Meyers, Valerie
Meyers, Valerie
Meyers, Valerie
Mills, Haylee
Mills, Haylee
Morse, Bradley
Morse, Bradley
Morse, Bradley
Morse, Bradley
Morse, Bradley
Morse, Bradley
Morse, Bradley
Morse, Bradley
Musselman, Sabrena
Sichko, Eva
Sichko, Eva
Thompson, Nate
Thompson, Nate
Watkins, Mitzi
Watkins, Mitzi
Watkins, Mitzi
8.
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Site Coordinator
Site Coordinator
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Special Instructor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Tutor
Special Instructor
Special Instructor
Special Instructor
Special Instructor
$222.50
$22.25
$200.25
$111.25
$1,462.50
$1,650.00
$66.75
$22.25
$111.25
$44.50
$22.25
$222.50
$77.88
$22.25
$22.25
$83.44
$111.25
$66.75
$22.25
$61.19
$133.50
$267.00
Approve the following purchase order (s) for the 2012-2013 school year as recommended by the Administration:
PO #
Vendor
Item Description
Amount
Paid By
2581
Positive Promotions
486.48
General
2583
Beavertown Block Co., Inc.
Cell Phone Pouch/Wallet
(teacher appreciation gifts)
Supplies for Adult Masonry Class
$803.72
2585
The Hermitage Art Co., Inc.
Donations/Students/General
Fund
General Fund
9.
Graduation and Baccalaureate Program
Covers
$123.25
Approve the following building use requests, conditioned on compliance with the district’s Use of Facilities
Policy No. 707. Building use is being recommended with the understanding that school district events take
precedence over outside organization usage:
SAXTON LIBERTY ELEMENTARY:
 Saxton Liberty PTA to use gymnasium and PTA room for a fundraiser pick up on April 25, 2013 (1:30
pm – 5:30 pm) with Janet Miller as supervisor.
 Saxton Liberty PTA to use the gymnasium for a dance (grades 4-6) on April 26, 2013 (5 pm – 9 pm)
with Janet Miller and Maujesca Garner as supervisors.
 Saxton Liberty PTA to use the multi-purpose room for a book fair on May 13 - 16, 2013 (8 am – 3 pm)
with Heather Runk as supervisor.
HIGH SCHOOL:
 Class of 2014 to use the gymnasium and parking lot for a Dodge Ball Tournament on May 30, 2013
(4:00 – 8:00 p.m.), with Deidra Stoltz as supervisor.
 Bedford County Youth Action Council students to host a School Pride Dance for grades 7, 8, and 9 on
May 10, 2013 (6:00 – 10:00 p.m.), with Chris Carrier and Casey Flaherty as supervisors.
 Football Boosters to use the Athletic Field Complex for a football combine on May 18, 2013 (10:00 a.m.
– 1:00 p.m.), with Josh Smith as supervisor.
 Sassy Spinnerz to use the field in front of school and parking lot for baton twirling on Saturdays from
April 27 through August 31, 2013 (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.), with Ashley Smouse as supervisor.
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
Figard Stevenson LLC to use a classroom for Bus Driver Training on May 20, 21, and 22, 2013 (8:30
a.m. – 4:20 p.m.), with Ruth Figard as supervisor.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
BUDGET & FINANCE
The District solicited bids for supplies/equipment for the 2013-14 school year and low bids were taken
everywhere except where specifications were not met and/or substitutions were made.
Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Vivian Foster to award the 2013-14 Bakery Bid to Bimbo Foods, as recommended
by the Food Service Director. This was the only bid received.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Roy McCabe to award the 2013-14 Dairy Bid to Ritchey’s Dairy, as recommended
by the Food Service Director. This was the only bid received.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Roy McCabe to award the 2013-14 Audio Visual supplies to the following
vendors(s)in the amount listed for a total of $990.43, as recommended by the Administration:
Valiant
$990.43
COMPARISON:
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
$2,312.73
$1,557.46
$3,600.17
$5,171.02
$7,079.82
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Vivian Foster to award the 2013-14 nursing supplies quote to the following vendors
in the amount listed for a total of $754.83, ($391.85 elementary and $362.98 secondary) as recommended by the
Administration:
Metco
Collins
Henry Schein
United Health
Moore Medical
Elementary
$27.25
$14.76
$72.17
$115.33
$162.34
Secontary
$49.50
$150.83
$45.50
$117.15
0
COMPARISON:
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
Elementary
$812.50
$553.62
$718.36
$500.40
$752.99
Secondary
$320.90
$350.78
$409.85
$434.75
$436.57
Totals
$1,133.40
$904.40
$1,128.21
$935.15
$1,189.56
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Roy McCabe to award the 2013-14 electrical bids to the following vendors in the
amount listed for a total of $10,556.98, as recommended by the Administration:
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Lowe’s
Scott Electric
Hite Electrical
$3,076.60
$5,536.14
$1,944.24
COMPARISON:
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
$7,651.45
$7,542.30
$2,979.67
$347.27
$3,155.06
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Roy McCabe to award the 2013-14 Industrial Arts/BCO shop supplies/equipment to
the following vendors in the amount listed for a total of $19,340.29, as recommended by the Administration:
BCO
Drafting
Metal
Wood
Metco
152.95
0
1,681.25
0
YBC
2,360.09
0
0
0
Fastenal
0
0
0
9.66
Lowe’s
3,750.76
0
37.83
5,281.27
Airgas East
Paxton
Patterson
0
0
541.28
0
0
180.44
0
MSC
0
0
0
369.09
Midwest
0
0
0
812.07
Forest
0
0
0
3,099.00
No Bids
$2,440.80
$9,571.09
TOTALS:
0
$6,263.80
COMPARISON:
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
BCO
$7,568.11
$7,919.62
$4,541.50
$3,039.74
$4,753.16
DRAFTING
$0.00
$184.44
$89.45
$994.22
$1,826.04
METAL
$5,404.76
$6,535.37
$8,295.53
$11,733.42
$7,795.83
WOOD
$7,989.39
$6,709.91
$12,108.34
$5,355.46
$5,215.01
ELEC. ED.
$0.00
$0.00
$2,580.85
$0.00
$2,429.80
TOTALS
$20,962.26 $21,349.34 $27,615.67 $21,122.84 $22,019.84
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Vivian Foster to award the 2013-14 music bids to the following vendors in the
amount listed for a total of $3,870.41, as recommended by the Administration:
Interstate Music
$109.16
Washington
$3,761.25
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COMPARISON:
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
$3,307.44
$3,055.24
$3,223.02
$2,492.11
$10,521.29
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Rodney Figard to approve award the 2013-14 janitorial supply bids to the following
vendors in the amount listed for a total of $31,697.57, as recommended by the Maintenance Supervisor and the
Administration:
Janitor’s Supply
$4,580.81
Calico
$1,583.30
Allegheny Supply
$1,299.64
Central Poly
$398.70
Intervoro
$820.50
AGF
$945.96
Central Distributors
$12,874.22
Calhoun
$4,635.60
Pyramid
$606.34
Xpedx
$3,952.50
COMPARISON:
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
$31,046.03 $31,061.25 $32,573.19 $27,509.92 $18,836.28
Roy asked what we purchased from Central Distributors that was so much more and was informed that the 3M
Products, which is the bulk of the cleaning supplies, was purchased from them.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Bill Brumbaugh to award the bids for the Spring 2013 Athletic Trainer supplies to
the following vendors in a total amount of $577.19 to be paid by the Athletic Fund, as recommended by the Athletic
Director:
Medco
$215.81
Henry Schein
$361.38
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Bill Brumbaugh to approve purchasing ten (10) cases of spray paint from the
Pioneer Manufacturing Company to line the outfields in baseball and softball and throws for track in the amount of
$555.00 to be paid by the Athletic Fund, as recommended by the Athletic Director.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Roy McCabe to approve purchasing fertilizer and grass from Bedford Farm Bureau
for the athletic fields in the amount of $870.00 to be paid by the Athletic Fund, as recommended by the Athletic Director.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
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Motion by Leroy Walls seconded by Bill Brumbaugh to approve purchasing a 5 foot aerator attachment to be used on the
district’s tractor from Fulton Tractor & Equipment in the amount of $2,200, as recommended by the Maintenance
Supervisor and the Athletic Director. Cost of the aerator will be split between the Athletic Fund and the General Fund.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
PERSONNEL
Motion by Vivian Foster seconded by Leroy Walls to approve adding the following person(s) to the list of TSS/BSC/MT
aides for the 2012-13 school year, conditioned on the submission and approval of required documentation:
Sharon Beth Weaver – Youth Advocacy Program
Rita Miller/BSC – Children’s Behavioral Health
Nicole Beegle - EFA
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Vivian Foster seconded by Leroy Walls to approve the following request(s) for time without pay for reason(s)
acceptable to the Administration:
Stacey Shaw – 1 ½ days
Deb Bollinger – 1 day
Dulce Dick – 1 ½ days
Cassie Pembrooke – 1 day
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Vivian Foster seconded by Leroy Walls to approve Brett Foor to student teach with Matt McCahan for the fall
semester of 2013, as recommended by the Administration.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Vivian Foster seconded by Leroy Walls to approve Brock Foor to student teach with Bob Hummel for the fall
semester of 2013, as recommended by the Administration.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Motion by Vivian Foster seconded by Rodney Figard to acknowledge Ashley Gallo as a bus driver for Snyder Bussing.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
M.C.
Conference/Workshop Reports/Forms, Treasurer’s Report for February and March 2013, and Superintendent’s Monthly
Report were provided.
With no further business to discuss, Roy McCabe made a motion to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. seconded by Leroy Walls with
no objections.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa M. Rankin
Secretary
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