WARRIOR RUN SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES FOR BOARD MEETING
Middle School Library
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015
7:00 PM
Call to Order-President
Open with Pledge to the Flag
Roll call-Board Secretary
MEMBER
MEMBER
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Michael Cotner
Michael Davis
George Grose
William Hartline , Vice President
Tamara Hoffman
Jennifer Meule
*Absent-Grose, Meule (1st Hoffman 2nd Whitmoyer)
OTHERS
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Todd Moser, President
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Douglas Whitmoyer
* Austin White, Solicitor
*John Kurelja, Superintendent
*Heather Burke, Business Mgr./Bd.Secretary
*(Non-Voting Member)
Alico, Greg – Technology Coordinator
Boerckel, Bernadette – Curriculum Director
Cross, Patricia – High School Principal
Frederick, Renee - Food Service Supervisor
Hack, Alan - Assistant Middle School Principal
Lohr, Julie – Assistant Elem. School Principal
Mabus, Susan – Middle School Principal
Minium, Nathan – Assistant High School Principal
Perruquet, Rebecca – Elementary School Principal
Petrin, Julie – Supervisor of Special Education
Williams, Gary - Supervisors of Buildings and Grounds
Residents x Media x Students
Additional comments on agenda items-Michael Freeborn #8, 10, 16
Approval of Bills:
General Fund
Cafeteria Fund
Capital Reserve
– $ 2,602,366.83
– $ 131,238.40
-$
0.00
Motion: Tamara Hoffman
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Approval of minutes for the following meetings:

Regular Board Meeting, Monday, May 18, 2015
Motion: Douglas Whitmoyer
Second: William Hartline
Yes:
Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Abstained: Cotner
Result:
Motion Carried
Board Minutes –June 22, 2015
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1.
PRESENTATIONS

Boy Scouts Eagle Awards- Michael Cotner
o We annually recognize the seniors from the graduating class that have achieved the highest levels
of scouting in either Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. We are honored to continue that tradition this year.

Heritage Society o Representatives from Heritage Society will be sharing information about the society and how they
would like to foster a close working relationship out into the future.
2.
RESIGNATIONS – Attachment # 1
The District has received a letter of resignation from the following individuals. The Superintendent
recommends Board approval.


Judith Hawley, learning support aide assigned to the Middle School effective June 15, 2015.
Liz Brobst, Assistant Varsity field hockey coach and junior high field hockey coach effective immediately.
Motion: William Hartline
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
3.
EMPLOYMENT – Attachment #2
Administrative
Principal – High School
The Personnel Committee is recommending Board approval of the employment of Mr. Nathan C. Minium as
High School Principal, effective July 1, 2015, at a salary of $84,000 per year with benefits as stated in the Act 93
Agreement.
Motion: William Hartline
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Instructional
MS/HS Specialized Autism Support Teacher
The Supervisor of Special Education is recommending that Ms. Megan Minnig be employed as a
Specialized Autism Support Teacher, assigned to the middle school and high school, effective 2015/2016 school
year. Ms. Minnig will be placed on the first step of the salary schedule for an individual with a Bachelor’s Degree at
$38,776 with benefits as prescribed in the collective bargaining agreement until negotiations are complete for the
new WREA bargaining agreement at which time her salary will be upgraded to meet the new salary schedule. The
Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Motion: Michael Davis
Second: Michael Cotner
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Board Minutes –June 22, 2015
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Mentor
The Director of Curriculum and Instruction is recommending Board Approval of Kaitlin Eck as Shauna
Starr’s mentor at the rate approved for the 2014-15 School Year. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Motion: Tamara Hoffman
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Classified
Library Aide – High School
The High School Principal is requesting Board approval of the employment of Tracy Rhoades as a library
aide assigned to the high school. Ms. Rhoades’s is to work no more than 28.75 hours a week with the hourly rate of
$8.50 with no benefits, effective 2015/2016 school year. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Motion: Tamara Hoffman
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser
No:
Whitmoyer
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Summer Painters
The Buildings and Grounds Supervisor is requesting Board approval of Darren Webb, Tanya Brouse, Derek
Grose and Crystal Kaiser for employment as Summer Painters, at the hourly rate of $9.35, no more than 28.75 hours
a week, effective Monday, June 8, 2015. The Superintendent recommends approval.
Motion: William Hartline
Second: Tamara Hoffman
Yes:
Cotner, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser
No:
Davis, Whitmoyer
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Transfers
Food Service
The Food Service Supervisor is requesting Board approval for the employment of Doris Carter for the cook
position assigned to the high school. Ms. Carter’s hourly rate will be $8.70 for 5 hours per day 181 days/year with
benefits as prescribed in the Classified Handbook. Effective the start of the 2015-16 school year. The
Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Motion: Tamara Hoffman
Second: William Hartline
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Paraprofessionals
The Supervisor of Special Education is requesting Board approval of the following Paraprofessional
transfers. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
 Kasey Mounts from the position of Middle School learning support to High School Autism program.
 Lisa Hicks from the position of Elementary Emotional Support to Middle School fifth grade learning
support.
Motion: Michael Davis
Second: Michael Cotner
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Board Minutes –June 22, 2015
Page 3 of 9
Absent:
Result:
Grose, Meule
Motion Carried
Maintenance/HVAC Technician
The Buildings and Grounds Supervisor and the Business Manager are requesting Board approval of Barry
English for employment as a maintenance/HVAC technician, effective Tuesday, June 23, 2015. His rate will be
increased to $14.00 per hour and increase to $15.00 after successful completion training from Johnson Controls and
receiving his universal refrigerant license. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Motion: Douglas Whitmoyer
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Athletics
Coaches
The High School Principal and the Athletic Director are recommending the following individuals to serve as
coaches for the 2015/2016 school year. The Superintendent recommends Board approval:
Coach
Destiny Kunkel
Tim Kunkel
Appointment
Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Head Junior High Cheerleading Coach
Salary
1 year contract $ to be determined
1 year contract $ to be determined
Motion: Tamara Hoffman
Second: William Hartline
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Post Season Stipend – Coaches
The High School Principal and Athletic Director are requesting Board approval for post season pay for the
following coaches per the WREA bargaining agreement. The Superintendent recommends approval:
Sport/Appointment
Girls’ Track – Head Coach
Girls’ Track – Assist Coach
Boys’ Track – Head Coach
Boys’ Track – Assist Coach
Boys’ Baseball – Head Coach
Boys’ Baseball – Assist Coach
Coach
Scott Hoffman
Corey Dufrene
Shawn Landis
Jeremy Betz
Harold Raup
Shane Keister
Stipend
2 weeks @ $155.00 Per week = $310.00
2 weeks @ $130.00 Per week = $260.00
2 weeks @ $155.00 Per week = $310.00
2 weeks @ $130.00 Per week = $260.00
2 weeks @ $155.00 Per week = $310.00
2 weeks @ $130.00 Per week = $260.00
Motion: Douglas Whitmoyer
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
4.
SUBSTITUTES
The Superintendent is recommending Board approval of the classified substitute list as presented.
Classified – hourly rate commensurate with position
 Deborah Jones – food service
Motion: Douglas Whitmoyer
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Board Minutes –June 22, 2015
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5.
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
The District is requesting Board approval for the following individuals to serve as volunteers in our schools.
The Superintendent recommends Board approval.
Camy Brungard
Krista Rovenolt
Amber Koch
Nicole Lust
Lori Staman
Tedd Brungard
Heather Ettinger
Joyce Schaeffer
Tim Lust
Eric Staman
Marsha Kouf
Brenda Frontz
Vanessa Reese
Tracy Lewis
Motion: William Hartline
Second: Michael Cotner
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
6.
2015/2016 EDUCATIONAL GOALS – Attachment # 3
The Superintendent is requesting Board approval of the 2015/2016 Educational Goals as presented. These
goals will serve as the building blocks for all academic goals set by building principals and teachers across the school
district for the 2015/2016 school year.
Motion: William Hartline
Second: Tamara Hoffman
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
7.
CLASSIFIED SALARY INCREASES 2015/2016
Hourly, Classified Staff Pay Increase
It is the Superintendent’s recommendation that the Board of School Directors approve classified salaries for
the 2015/2016 school term. The salaries include a $.35 per hour increase beginning July 1, 2015.
Motion: Tamara Hoffman
Second: William Hartline
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Hourly, Classified Staff Pay Increase
It is the Personnel Committee’s recommendation that the Board of School Directors approve a $.50 per hour
increase beginning July 1, 2015 for any instructional aides hired at $8.00 during the 2014/2015 school year. The
Superintendent recommends approval.
Motion: Michael Davis
Second: William Hartline
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Licensed & Administrative Support Personnel Pay Increase
It is the Personnel Committee’s recommendation that the Board of School Directors approve the Licensed
and Administrative Support Personnel salary and pay increases totaling $199,866 for the fiscal year 2015/2016. The
Superintendent recommends approval.
Motion: Michael Davis
Second: Michael Cotner
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Board Minutes –June 22, 2015
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8.
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PAY INCREASE
It is the Superintendent’s recommendation that the Board of School Directors approve Administrative &
Supervisory salary and pay increases totaling $610,294 for 2015/2016. The Superintendent recommends approval.
Motion: Douglas Whitmoyer
Second: William Hartline
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
9.
DELINQUENT TAX EXONERATION – Attachment #4
The Business Manager requests Board approval of delinquent tax exemptions for personal taxes as
submitted. The Superintendent recommends approval.
Motion: Michael Davis
Second: Tamara Hoffman
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
10.
SCHOOL DISTRICT SOLICITOR – Attachment #5
The Superintendent is recommending Board approval of the McCormick Law Firm to serve as the Warrior
Run School District Solicitor through 2015/2016 school year as presented.
Motion: William Hartline
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
11.
VAN PURCHASE - Attachment #6
It is the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor and Business Manager to purchase a
minivan from Zimmerman Motors for $22,758 utilizing Costars pricing. The Superintendent recommends approval.
Motion: Douglas Whitmoyer
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
12.
YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve a 3-year commitment for Warrior
Run High School students to participate in the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy
program.
Motion: Tamara Hoffman
Second: William Hartline
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
13.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS BID – Attachment # 7
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the awarding of bids for industrial
arts supplies and equipment as submitted in the 2015/2016 instructional budget.
Motion: Douglas Whitmoyer
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Board Minutes –June 22, 2015
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Absent:
Result:
14.
Grose, Meule
Motion Carried
REVISED POLICY ADOPTION (2) – Attachment #8
The Superintendent and the Educational Policy Committee are recommending Board approval of the
adoption of the following revised policy.
 Policy 249 – Pupils– Bullying/Cyberbullying
 Policy 819 – Operations – Suicide awareness, prevention and response
Motion: Douglas Whitmoyer
Second: Tamara Hoffman
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
15.
CURRICULUM
The Director of Curriculum and Instruction is recommending the approval of curriculum and textbooks for the
courses below. These standards-driven courses were written under the supervision of the Director of Curriculum and
Instruction and/or Principals, using our district’s curriculum writing process involving classroom teachers (always) and
Department Heads (when possible). On May 13th the Department Heads presented this curriculum to the Act 48
Committee who unanimously voted to recommend it to the Board for approval. The Superintendent recommends
approval.
Elementary
 Kindergarten PA Core EDM Checklists
 1st Grade PA Core EDM Checklists
 2nd Grade PA Core EDM Checklists
 Fundations Phonics Program in K-1 and as a Tier II intervention
Middle School
 5th Grade Language Arts Storytown Literature Matrix
 5th Grade PA Core Writing
 5th Grade Careers and Social Skills
High School
 9th Grade English
 10th grade English
 Algebra II
 Geometry
 AP US
 HistorySports and Entertainment Marketing
 Law and Society
 French I
 Photography
 Art History
 Dance
 Songwriting
Textbooks
 New Textbook Required by AP Board Biology: Campbell Biology 10th Edition #9780321775658
 New Textbook Required by AP Board US History: American Pageant (AP* Edition), 16th ISBN13: 978-1-305-47077-4
 Upgrading Everyday Mathematics K-6 to the 2016 for alignment to the PA Core Standards
Motion:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Result:
Douglas Whitmoyer
Second: Michael Davis
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
None
Grose, Meule
Motion Carried
Board Minutes –June 22, 2015
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16.
BUDGET TRANSFERS
The Business Manager requests approval of budget transfers for the fiscal year 2014/2015 which are a
result of the audit. The Superintendent recommends approval.
Motion: William Hartline
Second: Michael Davis
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
17.
INSURANCE COVERAGES – Attachment #9
It is the recommendation of the Business Manager that the Board of School Directors approve the following
insurance coverages for the 2015/2016 school year. The Superintendent recommends approval.
Coverage
Property &
General Liability Pkg.
Auto
Data Compromise
Workers’ Compensation
Umbrella
School Board Legal
Cyber Liability
Provider
Wright Specialty
Wright Specialty
Wright Specialty
PSBA
Wright Specialty
Wright Specialty
Total Cost
2014/15
Premiums
2015/16
Premiums
$ 69,566
4,613
1,794
52,719
9,348
included
N/A
$ 71,042
5,034
N/A
53,545
9,377
included
11,074
$138,040
$150,072
Motion: Douglas Whitmoyer
Second: Tamara Hoffman
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
18.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Start 8:03 pm Motion:
End 8:33 pm Motion:
19.
William Hartline
William Hartline
Second: Michael Davis
Second: Michael Davis
Voice Vote Unanimous
Voice Vote Unanimous
BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENT – REGION 2 VACANCY – Attachment #10
The Board of Directors will make a recommendation to appoint a resident from Region 2 (Ben Hormell) to fill
a vacancy created by the resignation of a member of the Board that became effective on June 5, 2015. The
recommended candidate will serve on the Board until the Board Reorganization Meeting following the next municipal
election. The next municipal election will be held on November 2, 2015 and the Board Reorganization Meeting will
be held on December 3, 2015.
Motion: Douglas Whitmoyer
Second: William Hartline
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Board Minutes –June 22, 2015
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20.
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS
Hestia Brown asked about the brick repair project and the stadium/athletic fields.
Board members wished Mrs. Cross good luck in her new position.
21.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING 8:51 PM
Motion: Michael Davis
Second: Douglas Whitmoyer
Yes:
Cotner, Davis, Hartline, Hoffman, Moser, Whitmoyer
No:
None
Absent:
Grose, Meule
Result:
Motion Carried
Board Minutes –June 22, 2015
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