february 21, 2013 steelton-highspire school district school board legislative meeting minutes

Steelton, Pennsylvania

February 21, 2013

The Steelton-Highspire School Board met on the above date with the following members

present: President, Ms. Mary J. Carricato; Vice-President, Ms. Rachel M. Slade; Mr. Barry L.

Baumgardner; Mr. Joseph Conjar; Mrs. Natalie Grubb; Ms. Sarah F. Metallo; Mr. John Salov;

Mr. Robert Spizzirri; and Mrs. Rosemary Tonkin. Also present was Dr. Audrey Utley,

Superintendent; Dr. Wendy Reisinger, Assistant to the Superintendent; Mrs. Sherry Roland-

Washington, Assistant to the Superintendent; Mr. Vincent Champion, School Solicitor; Mrs.

Susan Helms, District Accountant; Mrs. Annie Long, Board Secretary; Mr. Travis Waters, High

School Principal; Mr. Timothy Wendling, Elementary School Principal; and Mrs. Carol Hollern,

Recording Secretary. Attached is a copy of a list of names of the members of the public who

were present.

Ms. Carricato called the meeting to order at 6:33 P.M.

The meeting opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag”.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Ms. Carricato announced that an Executive Session was held prior to tonight’s meeting

to discuss personnel.

PRESENTATIONS

Sherry Roland-Washington and Travis Waters presented the attached power point

regarding the new high school graduation requirements beginning with the Class of 2017.

PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Items)

There was no Public Comment.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to approve the January 7, 2013 Planning Meeting minutes.

Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members voted aye.

Mr. Conjar made a motion to approve the January 17, 2013 Legislative Meeting

minutes. Second by Mr. Salov. All members voted aye.

February 21, 2013

FINANCE REPORT

GENERAL FUND

Mr. Conjar made a motion to the following financial reports for the month of January,

2013. Second by Ms. Slade. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0

abstentions, 0 absent)

Treasurer’s Report

January 2013 (Report #1)

Balance 1/1/13 $ 981,511.51

Receipts $ 2,085,993.41

Disbursements $ 1,910,907.72

Balance 1/31/13 $ 1,156,597.20

Accounts Payable/Estimated Expenditures Report

January 2013 vendor payments in the amount of $205,340.13 which include vendor

checks #36577-#36581, #36586; #36589-#36650. (Report #2)

February 2013 estimated expenditures in the amount of $75,000.00.

CAFETERIA FUND

Cafeteria Report


Balance 1/1/13 $ 3,090.78

Receipts $ 76,873.27

Disbursements $ 74,925.60

Balance 1/31/13 $ 5,038.45

ATHLETIC FUND

Athletic Association Financial Report


Balance 1/1/13 $ 3,835.89

Receipts $ 6,573.96


Balance 1/31/13 $ 3,229.47

February 21, 2013

STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT

Student Activities Financial Report


Balance 1/1/13 $ 25,044.38

Receipts $ 6,432.24


Balance 1/31/13 $ 25,556.62

CONSTRUCTION FUND ACCOUNT

Construction Fund Report

January 2013

Balance 1/1/13 $ 3,991.38

Deposits $ -------

Disbursements, January $ -------

Interest $ 2.69

Balance 1/31/13 $ 3,991.38

REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL TAXES

Exonerations for personal taxes as presented on List #6, persons applying for exoneration

of the $200.00 Occupation Tax for 2012-2013, the $200.00 Occupation Tax for 2011-12,

the $200.00 Occupation Tax for 2010-11, and persons applying for full exoneration/

deletion of the Occupation, Per Capita and Residence Taxes for 2012-13, 2011-12, and

2010-11. (Report #6)

ANNUAL TAX COLLECTORS’ AND SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX CLERK’S

SETTLEMENTS

Approval of the following Annual Steelton Tax Collector’s and School District Tax

Clerk’s Settlements for Steelton Real Estate, Per Capital, Residence and Occupation

Taxes for 2012, and Interim Taxes for 2011 and 2010. (Report #7)

Approval of the following Annual Highspire Tax Collector’s and School District Tax

Clerk’s Settlements for Highspire Real Estate, Per Capital, Residence and Occupation

Taxes for 2012, and Interim Taxes for 2011 and 2010. (Report #8)

February 21, 2013

PERSONNEL REPORT

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LISTS

Ms. Slade made a motion to approve the attached updated Substitute Teacher Listings

for the Elementary and High Schools. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members voted aye

on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent)

TAX COLLECTORS’ COMPENSATION 2013-2016

Ms. Slade made a motion to approve the Steelton and Highspire Tax Collectors’ base

salary and compensation for the next four year term effective July 1, 2013 through

June 30, 2016 as follows. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members voted aye on roll call.

(9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent)

Steelton Highspire

Base 20,745.00 Base 12,065.00

Current 25,352.71 Current 14,924.35

Proposed 25,352.71 Proposed 14,924.35

Increase 0 Increase 0

(Marianne Reider – 24 years) (John Hoch – 18 years)

ATHLETIC APPOINTMENTS

Ms. Slade made a motion to approve the following track appointments for the 2012-

2013 season. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes,

0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent)

Name Salary

Brian Slade, Head Track Coach Step 9, $3,860

Pete Boyajian, Assistant Track Coach Step 7, $2,456

APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER

Ms. Slade made a motion to engage Attorney Byron Walker as the Hearing Officer

for a personnel hearing at the rate of $150 per hour. Second by Mr. Salov. All members

voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent)

February 21, 2013

STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT

FUNDRAISERS

Mrs. Tonkin made a motion to approve the following student fundraisers. Second by

Mr. Spizzirri. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions,

0 absent)

Fundraiser Date Purpose

Valentine Candy/Flowers 2/14/13 Elementary Student Council Activities

R & K Sub Sale 3/18/13 Middle School 7th

Grade Field Trip

Bake Sale 4/8/13 2nd

Grade Field Trip

FIELD TRIPS

Attached is a list of approved field trips.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

CONFERENCE REQUESTS

Mr. Conjar made a motion to approve the following conference requests. Second by

Mr. Spizzirri. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0

absent)

Name Conference/Site Date Cost

Sherry Roland- PA Ed Technology Expo & Conference 2/10-13/13 $285 (regis)

Washington @ Hershey Lodge & Convention Center (Title I)

Keri Poston PDE Conference: Making A Difference 3/6-8/13 $250 (sub)

@ Hershey Lodge & Convention Center $75 (regis)

(Title I)

Lisa Grob 2013 Conference for PA Kindergarten 3/7-8/13 $400 (sub)

Jennifer Cooper Teachers @ Harrisburg Hilton $698 (regis)

(Title I)

Erica Wagner Math 24 Competition @ Susquenita School 5/20/13 None

District

BOARD POLICIES

Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to approve Board Policy No. 302 – Employment of

Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent. Second by Ms. Slade. All members voted aye


February 21, 2013

Mr. Conjar made a motion to approve Board Policy No. 312 – Performance Assessment

of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members

voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent)

The Board reviewed the following Board Policies:

Policy No. 209 – Health Examination/Screening

CALENDARS

Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to adopt the following attached calendars for the 2013-2014

school year. Second by Mrs. Tonkin. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0

nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent)

District Calendar – 2013-2014

12-Month Employee Calendar – 2013-2014

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS

Ms. Slade made a motion to accept a donation of $600 to the Steelton-Highspire School

District from the McInroy-Sheffer People Trust. These funds will be used for

interscholastic academic competitions. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members voted aye


Dr. Utley informed the Board that the Steelton Zoning Board will meet on March 21,

2013 at 6:00 p.m. and they will vote on the request for a waiver for a cellphone tower

at the football field.

Dr. Utley reported that the Dauphin County Band Festival was an amazing performance

by all the students.

SPECIAL REPORTS

Athletic Association

Mr. Salov reported that the girls’ basketball team will begin District playoffs on

Saturday.

PSBA Representative

There was nothing to report.

February 21, 2013

HACC


Joint Local Government Association


Strategic Planning Team


Buildings and Grounds


Discipline Committee


Budget Committee


BOARD ROUND TABLE

Mrs. Grubb, Mr. Salov, Mr. Conjar, and Ms. Carricato all wished the girls basketball

team good luck in the upcoming District playoffs.

Mr. Baumgardner clarified his statement of January 17, 2013 regarding the acquisition

of the home that is situated on District property. Mr. Baumgardner said he realizes

in these economic times, money is not available for purchase of the home, but would

like the Board to request a Right of First Refusal from the owners.

Mrs. Tonkin also commented on the outstanding job of the musicians at the

Dauphin County Band Festival.

PUBLIC COMMENT (ANY TOPIC)

There was no Public Comment.

February 21, 2013

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Conjar. Second by

Ms. Slade. All members voted aye.

______________________________

Carol L. Hollern, Recording Secretary

______________________________

Annie M. Long, Board Secretary

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