The Millcreek Township Board of School Directors met

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Millcreek School District
BOARD MINUTES of December 1, 1997
The Millcreek Township Board of School Directors met at a Regular School Board
Meeting on Monday, December I, 1997. The meeting was held at the Millcreek
Education Center, 3740 West 26th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania. Board President, Mrs.
Kuntz, called the meeting to order at 8:38 p.m. Board members present included:
Mr. Gervase, Mr. Iaquinta, Mrs. Kuntz, Mr. Millhouse, Mrs. Niebauer, Mr. Penna,
Mrs. Robertson, Mr. Shimek, and Mr. Starr.
Also present were: Dr. A. Lindquist, Superintendent, Mrs. K. Umpleby, Secretary to
the Board, and Attorney Donald C. Wright, Solicitor.
Citizens Present: 33 (See Citizen's Attendance Book - December 1, 1997).
WELCOME TO STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Mrs. Kuntz welcomed Emily MacDowell, McDowell High School Senior, as the
Student Board Representative for December. Mrs. Kuntz presented Emily with a
Student Board Representative certificate.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MEDITATION
Mr. Pollifrone, Ridgefield Principal, led the Board and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Mrs. Kuntz requested the audience pause for a moment of silence to
remember Bob Okicki, Erie County Council member, who passed away suddenly.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Mrs. Robertson presented the December "Employee of the Month" award to James
Lockhart, computer programmer, for his years of service and dedication to the
students of the Millcreek Township School District.
VISITORS: FORMAL AND INFORMAL REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
The following visitors addressed the Board:
Ken Mushrush - Food Service/SAT Scores
Karen Haas - Board Committee Assignments
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Starr made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Shimek to approve the revised
Agenda with the following deletions / additions:
Delete - VIII. Appointment of P.s.B.A. Representative (This was addressed in
the Reorganization Meeting).
BOARD MINUTES of December 1,1997
Add - Old Business - Operations Minutes of 10/28/97 - Richard Millhouse
On a poll vote the ayes were Mr. Iaquinta, Mrs. Kuntz, Mr. Millhouse, Mrs.
Niebauer, Mr. Penna Mrs. Robertson, Mr. Shimek, Mr. Starr, and Mr. Gervase.
Motion passed unanimously.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Kuntz announced that an Executive Session was held November 17, 1997 for
the purpose of Litigation.
Mrs. Niebauer commented that the Executive Session was held regarding the
Assessment Appeal.
FINANCE REPORT
Mrs. Kuntz called on Mr. Mudger to review the Finance Report.
Mrs. Niebauer made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Penna to approve the
Accounts Payable List, Food Service Bills, Additional State/Local Funds, and
Activity Report as follows:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL LIST
I.
The Administration respectfully requests approval of the November 1997
Accounts Payable List. (See Display Book for detail)
II.
List dated - November 13, 1997
Payroll - November 21, 1997
$ 139,893.60
$
50,564.23
$ 233,426.25
$ 1,265,143.39
TOTAL
$ 1,689,027.47
FOOD SERVICE BILLS APPROVAL LIST
The Administration respectfully requests approval of the October 1997
Food Service Accounts Payable list in the amount of $138,855.85. (See Display
Book for detail).
III.
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL STATE/LOCAL FUNDS
The Administration respectfully requests approval of the following
resolution to reopen the 1997-98 budget for state and local grants.
RESOLVED, that the Millcreek Township School District Board of
Directors hereby approves under section 609 of the School Code an increase
of $1,361.00 to appropriations and revenues for state and local funds that
were awarded after the adoption of the 1997-98 school budget.
BREAKDOWN OF $1,361.00
Arts in Education Grant
IV.
$ 1,361.00
APPROVAL OF ACTIVITY REPORTS
The Administration respectfully requests approval of Activity Report for
October 1997 for Walnut Creek School.
Walnut Creek Middle School
Activity Account Report
October, 1997
Account
Boys 718 Basketball
Cheerleading
Children International
Drama Club
E-Cubed
Girl's 718 Basketball
Kidco
Miscellaneous
Mission Possible
Newspaper
Operation Provide Help
Student Council
T-Shirt Design Company
Toronto Travelers
Waterlens Company
WCMS Morning Announce
Wild Cat Warehouse
Wisdom Keeper I Seeker
Yearbook
Total
Bank Statement Balance
Outstanding Deposits
Ou tstanding Checks
Total
Month Beg Month Receipts Disbursements
$0.00
$2,309.35
$2.92
$114.00
$994.10
$415.43
$25.00
$0.00
$17.10
$134.16
$144.24
$5,546.95
$348.83
$1,607.69
$777.09
$44.95
$1,109.60
$91.75
$1,605.23
$15,288.39
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$906.00
$145.60
$0.00
$0.00
$229.50
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$171.23
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$140.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,592.33
$0.00
$300.00
$0.00
$136.17
$0.00
$161.54
$0.00
$229.50
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$351.26
$0.00
$0.00
$1,228.47
Balance
$0.00
$2,009.35
$2.92
$883.83
$1,139.70
$253.89
$25.00
$0.00
$17.10
$134.16
$144.24
$5,668.18
$348.83
$1,607.69
$777.09
$44.95
$898.34
$91.75
$1,605.23
$15,652.25
$15,652.25
$16,515.05
$0.00
$862.80
$15,652.25
BOARD MINUTES of December I, 1997
Mr. Mudger responded questions with regard to the Finance Report.
On a poll vote to approve the Accounts Payable List, Food Service Bills, Additional
State/Local Funds, and Activity Report the ayes were Mrs. Kuntz, Mr. Millhouse,
Mrs. Niebauer, Mr. Penna, Mrs. Robertson, Mr. Shimek, Mr. Starr, Mr. Gervase, and
Mr. Iaquinta. Motion passed unanimously.
INSTRUCTION REPORT
Mrs. Kuntz called on Mr. Penna to review the Instruction Report.
Mr. Penna made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Starr to approve the First
Reading of Revision to Policies 218 Student Discipline, 218.1 Discipline for Student
Activities, and 233 Suspension and Expulsion, and adoption of the Alternative
Education Plan proposal. (See Display Book for detail).
Mr. Grzelak explained changes to the policies dealing with suspension and
expulsion.
Mr. Shimek requested separating Item II. Approval of Alternative Education Plan.
Mr. Gervase proposed an amendment to the Alternative Education Plan which was
seconded by Mr. Starr to read:
A.
The Alternative Education Program is not permanent and will terminate on
June 30, 1998.
B.
Any personnel hired for the program will be notified in advance that the
program will terminate on June 30, 1998. As such, their employment in the
Millcreek Township School District will terminate at that time.
C.
Over the next few months the Instruction Committee is directed to resolve
the open issues of out of school suspension, use of Saturday as a regular part
of the alternative education school week, how to utilize current employees to
limit potential long term costs of the program, concern that this program will
make it too easy to suspend students, and review our suspension data to
determine how and why such an increase in suspensions could have
occurred in the last year."
Mr. Shimek seconded the amendment.
Mrs. Niebauer suggested including in the amendment reviewing the in school
suspension concept. This concern was expressed at the Instruction Committee
Meeting.
Mrs. Niebauer made an amendment to the amendment to evaluate the possibility
of an in school suspension plan. This was seconded by Mr. Shimek.
On a poll vote to approve an amendment to the amendment to include evaluate
the possibility of an in school suspension program, aye votes were cast by Mrs.
Robertson, Mr. Shimek, Mr. Starr, Mr. Gervase, Mr. Iaquinta, Mrs. Kuntz, Mr.
Millhouse, Mrs. Niebauer, and Mr. Penna. Amendment passed unanimously.
On a poll vote to approve the Alternative Education Plan to read,
A.
The Alternative Education Program is not permanent and will terminate on
June 30, 1998.
B.
Any personnel hired for the program will be notified in advance that the
program will terminate on June 30, 1998. As such, their employment in the
Millcreek Township School District will terminate at that time.
C.
Over the next few months the Instruction Committee is directed to resolve
the open issues of in school suspension, out of school suspension, use of
Saturday as a regular part of the alternative education school week, how to
utilize current employees to limit potential long term costs of the program,
concern that this program will make it too easy to suspend students, review
our suspension data to determine how and why such an increase in
suspensions could have occurred in the last year."
Aye votes were cast by Mr. Shimek, Mr. Starr, Mr. Gervase, Mr. Iaquinta, Mrs.
Kuntz, and Mr. Millhouse. Nay votes were cast by Mr. Penna, Mrs. Robertson, and
Mrs. Niebauer. Amendment passed.
Voting on separated Item II. Approval of Alternative Education Plan with
amendments aye votes were cast by Mrs. Robertson, Mr. Starr, Mr. Gervase, Mr.
Iaquinta, Mrs. Kuntz, and Mr. Millhouse. Nay votes were cast by Mrs. Niebauer, Mr.
Penna, and Mr. Shimek. Motion passed.
Voting on Item I. First Reading of Revision to Policies 218, 218.1, and 233, the ayes
were: Mr. Millhouse, Mrs. Niebauer, Mr. Penna, Mrs. Robertson, Mr. Shimek, Mr.
Starr, Mr. Gervase, Mr. Iaquinta, and Mrs. Kuntz. Motion passed.
Mr. Penna made a motion which was seconded by Mrs. Niebauer to approve Item
III. Submission of Phase II Special Education Plan to Pennsylvania Department of
Special Education.
On a poll vote the ayes were Mr. Shimek, Mr. Starr, Mr. Gervase, Mr. Iaquinta, Mrs.
Kuntz, Mr. Millhouse, Mrs. Niebauer, Mr. Penna, and Mrs. Robertson. Motion
passed unanimously.
OPERATIONS REPORT
Mrs. Kuntz called on Dr. Garnon to review the Operations Report.
Mrs. Niebauer made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Starr to approve the
Storm Water Maintenance Agreement for Tracy, J. S. Wilson Change Orders, and
Facility Use Request as follows:
I.
STORM WATER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR TRACY
The Operations Committee respectfully recommends approval of the Storm
Water Maintenance Agreement and Declaration of Easement with Millcreek
Township for the new Tracy School pending review of the documents by the
solicitor.
II.
J.S. WILSON CHANGE ORDERS
The Operations Committee respectfully recommends approval of the
following change orders for J. S. Wilson infrastructure work completed this
summer.
Data Processing Sciences
1. Relocate cables for power poles relocated by District + $831.60
2. Provide cabling for additional saturated classroom + $1,350.30
3. Add data outlet in cafeteria for a la carte line + $157.50
4. Omit three equipment cabinets - deduct $2,583.00
Keystone Electric
1. Relocate existing TV outlets and 120 volt outlets in wireway at
locations that conflicted with new wireway installation + $888.00
2. Relocate power poles at direction of school district + $1,411.00
III.
FACILITY USE REQUEST
The Operations Committee respectfully recommends the approval of the
facility use contract with Erie Christian Fellowship for January 21, 1998 for the
use of the MIHS Little Theater at an estimated cost of $642.40. This cost
includes a rental fee of $290.00.
On a poll vote to approve the above items the ayes were: Mr. Starr, Mr. Gervase, Mr.
Iaquinta, Mrs. Kuntz, Mr. Millhouse, Mrs. Niebauer, Mr. Penna, Mrs. Robertson,
and Mr. Shimek. Motion passed unanimously
PERSONNEL REPORT
Mrs. Kuntz called on Dr. Salmon to review the Personnel Report.
Mrs. Niebauer made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Shimek to approve the
Personnel Report as follows:
ASBURY ELEMENTARY - No Action
BELLE VALLEY ELEMENTARY
A.
Resignations
B.
Recommendations
C.
Changes of Status
1.
Educational Assistant
Laura DiBacco, 2801 Wellington Road, Erie, PA 16506
Effective: 10/31/97
Salary: 6.45/hour
Hours: 4 hours/day
D.
Leaves of Absence
CHESTNUT HILL ELEMENTARY
A.
Resignations
B.
Recommendations
C.
Change of Status
1.
Third Grade - Letter of Appointment
Amy Sturm, 4803 Foxboro Court, Erie, P A 16510.
Effective: 10/31/97 to March 19, 1998
Salary: * $35,670 + 750 in graduate credits
Hours: 7.25/ day
D.
Leaves of Absence
GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY
A.
Resignations
B.
Recommendations
C.
Change of Status
1.
Second Grade - Letter of Appointment
Kevin Ziroli, 1142 East 39th Street, Erie, P A 16504.
Effective: 8/27/97 -12/23/97
Salary: * $34,323 + Master's Degree ($1800)
Hours: 7.25
D.
Leaves of Absence
1.
Second Grade
Melinda Scholl, 3209 White Oak Circle, Erie, P A 16506.
Effective: Until 1/5/98
RIDGEFIELD ELEMENTARY - No Action
TRACY ELEMENTARY - No Action
VERNONDALE ELEMENTARY - No Action
WALNUT CREEK MIDDLE - No Action
WESTLAKE MIDDLE
A.
Resignations
B.
Recommendations
C.
D.
Change of Status
Leaves of Absence
1.
Special Education Assistant
Maria Stevens, 1019 West 21st Street, Erie, PA 16502
Effective: 12/4/97 to 6/12/98
JAMES S. WILSON MIDDLE - No Action
MCDOWELL INTERMEDIATE
A.
Resignations
1.
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Steven Chizewick, 3601 Asbury Road, Erie, P A 16506.
Effective: 11/17/97
B.
Recommendations
1.
Family and Consumer Science Instructor - Letter of Appointment
Jane Vetter, 3505 Davison Avenue, Erie, PA 16504.
Effective: 11/18/97 to 6/12/98
Salary: * $28,650
Hours: 1/2 time position
C.
Changes of Status
1.
Ianitor 1- Second Shift
Dennis Crossmire, 4356 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505.
Effective: 11/7/97
Salary: 10.84/hour
Hours: 40 hours / week
D.
Leaves of Absence
1.
Dishwasher
Diane Zielinski, 1316 West 33 Street Erie, FA 16508.
Effective: 11/17/97 to 1/31/98
MCDOWELL SENIOR HIGH
A.
Resignations
B.
Recommendations
C.
Changes of Status
1.
Grill Person/Prep Aide
LeeAnn Sherwood, 3103 Hidden Lane, Erie, P A 16506.
Effective: 11/26/97
Salary: $6.50/hour
Hours: 3 hours/day
D.
Leaves of Absence
MILLCREEK EDUCATION CENTER/DISTRICT
A.
Resignations
1.
Assistant Varsity and Head I.V. Girls Cross Country Coach
Richard Laskowski, 1193 East Arlington Drive, Erie, P A 16504
Effective: 11/23/97
B.
Recommendations
1.
Medical Assistant - Grandview and Walnut Creek
Diane Henry, 3835 Old French Road, Erie, P A 16504.
Effective: 12/2/97
Salary: $10.02/hour
Hours: 4 hours/ day
2.
Girls & Boys Swimming and Diving Aide
Gordon Schmidt, 1053 Weber Lane, Erie, PA 16509
Effective: 97/98 Season
Salary: $500 for each position for a total of $1000
3.
Varsity Wrestling Aide
Shawn Miller, 1655 Kuntz Road, Erie, PA 16509.
Salary: $500
4.
Boys Varsity Soccer Aide
John Theiss, 1022 Wyoming Avenue, Erie, PA 16505.
Salary: $500
C.
Changes of Status
D.
Leaves of Absence
E.
Substitutes
1.
Instructional
Valerie Morrison, 2932 Pleasant Valley Drive, Erie, P A 16506
(Special Education/Elementary)
Kristina Parker, 2415 Brentwood Court, Erie, P A 16506 (Elementary)
2.
Non-Instructional
Diane Henry, 3835 Old French Road, Erie, P A 16504 Medical
Assistant - Active 10/24/97)
Christine Root, 4326 Valencia Court, Erie, PA 16506 (Educational
Assistant)
Ruth Skelly, 1990 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16509
(Food Service)
Jodie Sheldon, 4213 Fargo Street, Erie, PA 16510 (Educational
Assistant)
F.
Adult Education
G.
Miscellaneous
1.
Professional Status
The Administration respectfully requests that the following
temporary professional employees be acknowledged as"professional
employees" and be tendered a regular contract of employment for a
professional employee based upon the Superintendent of Schools
certifying to the Secretary of the Board that such employee has
received a satisfactory rating.
a.
Timothy Stoops, 2830 Highland Road, Erie, P A 16506 McDowell
In termedia te
b.
Andrea Jacoby, 434 Mohawk Drive, Erie, PA 16505 McDowell
Intermediate
c.
Robert Schmidt, 3109 Liberty Street, Erie, P A 16508 McDowell
Intermediate
d.
Benjamin Bentley, 402 Hillcrest Drive, Edinboro, PA 16412 Westlake
Middle
Margot Munch, 3300 Baer Beach Road, Erie, P A 16505
Westlake Middle
e.
2.
f.
Cleopatra Gourlias, 1718 West 40th Street, Erie, PA 16509 McDowell
Senior High
g.
Diane Hausmann, 4924 Roslindale Avenue, Erie, PA 16509 - Tracy
Elementary
h.
Marcia Sivik, 1546 West 40th Street, Erie, P A 16509 Sarah Reed
Childrens' Center
i.
Melissa Alessi, 6040 Meridian Drive, Erie, PA 16509 Grandview
Elementary
1998/99 Fall Sports Supplemental Contracts
a.
Varsity Football Coach
Ron Rudler, 4816 Amherst Road, Erie, P A 17606
Salary: $6,821
b.
Varsity Assistant Football Coach
c.
Jon Cacchione, 4652 Weatherwood Trail, Erie, PA 16506
Salary: $4,494
Harry Morrison, 3101 Holland, Erie, P A 16504
Salary: $4,494
d.
Paul Yoculan; 504 Lindsey Court, Erie, P A 16509
Salary: $4,494
e.
Mike Burke, 7679 West Bridgewood Drive, Erie, PA 16509
Salary: $4,494
f.
J. V. Head/Varsity Assistant Coach
Mark Soboleski, 5460 Old State Road, Edinboro, PA 16412
Salary: $3,578
g.
J. V. Assistant/9th Grade Head Coach
Craig McKelvey, 7733 Welcana Drive, Fairview, PA 16415.
Salary: $3,196
h.
J. V. Assistant/9th Grade Head Coach
Richard Baker, 4239 West Lake Road, Erie, PA 16505
Salary: $3,196
1.
J.V.Assistant /9th Grade Head Coach
Ned Bailey, 5214 West 53rd Street, Fairview, PA 16415
Salary: $3,196
j.
8th Grade Head Coach/Westlake
Kevin S. Jones, 3108 Zimmerman Road, Erie, PA 16506
Salary: $1,792
k.
8th Grade Head Coach/I. S. Wilson
Chris Caldwell, 2074 Berkshire Lane, Erie, PA 16509.
Salary: $1,792
1.
8th Grade Head Coach/Walnut Creek
Tom Maciulewicz, 1040 Grace Street, Erie, P A 16505
Salary: $1,792
m.
8th Grade Assistant Coach/Westlake
Matt Orlando, 1260 West 8th Street, Apartment 2, Erie, PA 16502.
Salary: $1,611
n.
8th Grade Assistant Coach/I. S. Wilson
Matt Mariani, 4395 West Sturbridge Drive, Erie, PA 16509
Salary: $1,611
o.
8th Grade Assistant Coach/Walnut Creek
Mark Eisert, 3142 West 24th Street, Erie, PA 16506.
Salary: $1,611
p.
Girls 7/8 Basketball Coach/I. S. Wilson
Dave Heitzenrater, 2030 Brooksboro Drive, Erie, P A 16510
Salary: $1,792
q.
Girls 7/8 Basketball Coach/Westlake
Dave Margraf, 3127 Morning Sun, Erie, P A 16506
Salary:$l,792
r.
Girls 7/8 Basketball Coach/Walnut Creek
James Mountain, 5517 Zemville Drive, Erie, PA 16509
Salary: $1,792
s.
Boys Cross Country Coach
Jay Pratt, 1252 Southview Drive, Erie, PA 16509
Salary: $3,547
t.
Girls Cross Country Coach
Renee Boccio, 1028 West 7th Street, Erie, PA 16502
Salary: $3,547
u.
Boys Cross Country Assistant Coach
Jim Mack, 2160 E. Gore Road, Erie, P A 16509
Salary: $2,237
v.
Boys Golf Coach
Ed Duffin, 1004 Compass Drive, Erie, P A 16505
Salary: $3,547
w.
Girls Golf Coach
Christine Hayes, 1543 West 32nd Street, Erie, PA 16508
Salary: $3,547
x.
Girls Tennis Coach
Richard Beck, 1117 West 36th Street, Erie, Pa 16508
Salary: $3,547
y.
Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach
Thomas Jakubowski, 1125 Kerry Lane, Erie, PA 16505
Salary: $3,547
z.
Girls Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach
Mary Bartlett, 6965 Old Ridge Road, Fairview, P A 16415
Effective:98/99 Season
Salary: $2,237
aa.
Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
Marikae Cerami, 945 West Arlington Road, Erie, PA 16509.
Salary: $3,547
bb.
Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
Leigh Guenther, 9112 Lake Pleasant Road, Erie, PA 16509.
Salary:$3,547
cc.
Girls Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach/I. V. Head Coach
Ann Edgett, 4110 Westminster Blvd., Erie, PA 16506.
Effective:98 / 99 Season
Salary: $2,237
dd.
Boys Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach/I. V. Head Coach
Don Stark, 639 Lake Street, Girard, P A 16417.
Effective:98 / 99 Season
Salary: $2,237
ee.
Water Polo Coach
David Schultz, 3915 Canterbury Drive, Erie, P A 16506.
Salary: $3,547
* It is to be noted that all benefits/salary entitlements are pending receipt of
required documentation. All compensation and benefits are figured on a prorated
basis for salaried employees.
Mrs. Niebauer made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Shimek to approve the
Personnel Report as presented.
Mrs. Kuntz questioned if any new hires were members of the immediate family of a
Board member or administrator. Dr. Salmon responded that to his knowledge there
were none.
Mr. Gervase requested separating Item B.1 -Page 30
1.
Family and Consumer Science Instructor - Letter of Appointment
Jane Vetter, 3505 Davison Avenue, Erie, PA 16504.
Effective: 11/18/97 to 6/12/98
Salary: * $28,650
Hours: 1/2 time position
Ms. Vetter is a new employee to the District. This position is being
filled due to Gretchen Brugger's resignation effective 11/5/97.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding the hiring of Jane Vetter. Mr. Iaquinta
requested that the minutes reflect that there were no applicants who held the proper
certification for this position.
Voting on separated Item B. 1 - Page 30 the ayes were: Mr. Iaquinta, Mrs. Niebauer,
Mr. Penna, Mrs. Robertson, Mr. Shimek, and Mr. Starr. Nay votes were cast by Mrs.
Kuntz, Mr. Millhouse, and Mr. Gervase. Motion passed.
Voting on the remainder of the Personnel Report the ayes were Mr. Gervase, Mr.
Iaquinta, Mrs. Kuntz, Mr. Millhouse, Mrs. Niebauer, Mr. Penna, Mrs. Robertson,
Mr. Shimek, and Mr. Starr. Motion passed unanimously.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Mrs. Kuntz called on Dr. Lindquist to review the Goals and Objectives for the
1997/98 School Year as follows:
DRAFT I
Millcreek Township School District
1997/98 Goals
1. Identify at-risk students who are performing in the bottom twenty-fifth
percentile on National Standards, and introduce interventions to improve skill
levels as evidenced by lower numbers of students in this range.
2. Enhance communication with parents, residents, staff, and students to develop
ownership and enhance cooperation and the climate for learning.
3. Develop a plan to balance elementary school building populations and realign
school attendance areas.
4. Continue to enhance the integration of technology into the instructional
program by completing saturation of language arts classrooms at McDowell High
Schools, upgrade the infrastructure in our buildings, increase student
participation in Internet based projects, and improve technology based staff
development opportunities.
5. Initiate an Alternative Education Program at the middle school level (Grades 68) to provide academic success, acceptable strategies for behavior concerns, and
social and emotional support for at-risk students.
6. To carefully review and evaluate current graduation requirements, review
possible alternatives by gathering information from research and concerned
parties, and prepare a proposal for updated requirements that better prepares our
graduates for the 21st century.
7. To review policy and establish administrative guidelines for implementation in
all schools with regard to student records in compliance with the Family Rights
to Educational Privacy Act (FERPA; Buckley Amendment) specifically, records
retention, records destruction, and records release.
8. To improve the relevancy of instruction, K-12, through integrating the practical
arts program in the middle school teaching teams, advancement of the Thrift
and Economics programs, development of secondary career pathways, and other
'School to Work' initiatives.
9. To implement the second year of Student Support Teams (SST)at all levels
throughout the District enabling staff and students to maintain a safe and
nurturing school environment, including integration of community services
per Drug Free Schools Grant, analysis and direction of current student assistance
program staff within student support team setting, and peer mediation
imp lemen ta tion.
10. During the 1997-98 school year the Millcreek Township School District will
participate in the Casey Performance Review Audit and continue to utilize the
"STAR" Budget Development Committees to analyze and prioritize
expenditures to ensure the linking of teaching and learning with every budget
decision.
11. To implement, improve, and evaluate the McDowell Academy of
Manufacturing and Commerce in Grades 10 and 11 and to design the Academy
program for Grades 9 and 12.
12. To implement 'block scheduling' in the high schools and to evaluate its
effectiveness as seen by all stakeholders - teachers, parents, and students
13. Increase the use of video conferencing to provide new instructional
opportunities for students, staff, and community.
Mrs. Niebauer requested clarification that Draft II relates to Draft I. However, due to
the fact that Draft I was moved and seconded it needed to be voted on separately.
Mrs. Kuntz confirmed this.
Draft I was tabled in October and November. Mrs. Niebauer made a motion which
was seconded by Mr. Penna to bring Draft I from the table.
On a poll vote the ayes were: Mrs. Niebauer, Mr. Penna, and Mrs. Robertson. Nay
votes were cast by Mrs. Kuntz, Mr. Millhouse, Mr. Shimek, Mr. Starr, Mr. Gervase,
and Mr. Iaquinta. Motion failed.
Mr. Starr made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Iaquinta to adopt Draft II as the
Millcreek Township School District Goals for 1997/98 as follows:
DRAFT II
Millcreek Township School District
1997/98 Goals
1. In an effort to challenge our students to perform at a world class level of
competency, the Millcreek Township School District will seek to significantly
improve the academic performance of all students at all levels by meeting the
following objectives:
a.
Building principals, with the guidance of administration, will develop and
implement school-based action plans to meet and exceed the Governor's new
academic standards for reading, writing, and math in order to achieve a
minimum 50 point increase in the combined average PSSA scores from the
1996/97 baseline to 1998 examinations while still maintaining 80%
participation rate. Benchmarks will be set for regular reporting to the
Instruction Committee of the Board. This goal will continue for 1999.
b.
Administration and the Board will work together to develop a plan by
August 1998 to implement a "no tolerance" policy for alcohol, drugs, tobacco,
and violence in our schools in order to provide a positive, healthy learning
environment. This will be developed through the Instruction Committee.
c.
Advance the ability of the Dist)."ict to assure that all students will graduate
with cOlP-puter liter~cy by the yer:l" 2.000. Sl'..ccessful del:l0nstration of
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education, practical arts middl~~~ch~d1~fe~ms,and at-risk programs.
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2. The 'Millcreek Township School District will implement improved and more
efficient methods of managing District finances to achieve a zero mill tax
increase for 1998/99.
a.
Improve financial reporting and accountability measures for better budgetary
oversight and control, including working toward qualification for
Meritorious Budget Award Criteria recommended by ASBO International for
the 1999/2000 budget report. This also includes site/ activity based budgeting
and regular staffing reports for 1998/99.
b.
Participate in the Casey Performance Review Audit through January 1998;
begin implementing appropriate recommendations immediately.
c.
Plan and implement a cost containment program with a 3% across the board
reduction target for the 1998/99 school year.
Plan and implement a program to increase non-tax revenues to the District by
$100,000 for the 1998/99 school year.
d.
3. In an effort to meet our objective of continuously improving the satisfaction of
those people who depend upon what we do, our internal and external
customers, Millcreek Township School District will:
a.
Provide a plan to balance elementary school building populations that
coincides with the opening of the new Tracy School. This plan should be
approved by the Board by March 1998.
b.
Develop a plan for dealing with growth in the Asbury and Grandview areas.
Plan to be completed by September 1999.
c.
Implement new strategies targeted at enhanced communication with parents,
students, and the public, such as informational summaries, videotape
libraries for family use, and increased media use in 1998/99. Improved
communication· will be factual, informative, helpful and/or congratulatory in
nature.
d.
Review and improve personnel policies and practices throughout the District
regarding record keeping, gifts, and entertainment, nepotism, favoritism, and
discipline by July 1998.
e.
Research and develop effective random survey tools for obtaining voluntary
continuous improvement feedback from our parents, students, and staff at
benchmark times such as Grades 5, 8, 12, etc.
Mrs. Niebauer questioned where Draft II originated.
Mrs. Kuntz explained that she wrote the goals. They are a culmination of what she
heard from individuals at the administrative retreat and Board discussion on goals.
Those ideas were then incorporated with Draft I.
Mrs. Niebauer objected that Mrs. Kuntz is deciding goals for all of the employees
and residents of Millcreek Township. She voiced that the Draft II goals do not
reflect the majority of the Board or the community.
Mrs. Robertson commented that the Draft II goals are the President's Goals and not
the District's goals. She voiced that the Board consists of nine members and that
Mrs. Kuntz has no more power as an individual than the other eight members.
Mr. Penna voiced that it is important that the Board set measurable goals. He
questioned how certain goals will be measured and who decided the arbitrary
numbers assigned He continued by questioning how we will hold students
accountable for computer literacy, etc.
Mr. Gervase left the meeting at 10:30 p.m. and returned at 10:32 p.m.
Mrs. Kuntz stressed that she wants the Board and administration to have input into
goals. She expressed that the administration had the opportunity to have input into
the goals as well as the Board. What came out of the meetings to address goals, in
her opinion, was not part of Draft I. When rewritten by herself in Draft II, she
believes ideas of others were incorporated.
Mrs. Kuntz reviewed each goal and explained how she developed the goaL Lengthy
discussion took place on each. Additionally, she offered to hold a special meeting to
discuss the Goals on December 8, 1997.
Mrs. Niebauer, after lengthy discussion, called for the question. A two thirds
majority voted to end discussion and vote on approval of Draft II Goals for the
Millcreek Township School District for the 1997/98 school year.
On a poll vote the ayes were: Mr. Millhouse, Mr. Shimek, Mr. Starr, Mr. Gervase,
Mr. Iaquinta, and Mrs. Kuntz. Nay votes were cast by Mrs. Niebauer, Mr. Penna,
and Mrs. Robertson. Motion passed.
Mrs. Robertson made a motion which was seconded by Mrs. Niebauer to change the
name of the Goals from the Millcreek Township School District Goals to the
President of the Board's Goals.
On a poll vote the ayes were: Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Niebauer. Nay votes were
cast by Mr. Shimek, Mr. Starr, Mr. Gervase, Mr. Iaquinta, Mrs. Kuntz, and Mr.
Millhouse.
Mr. Penna left the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
Mrs. Kuntz called on Mr. Millhouse to discuss the Operations Committee Minutes
of October 28, 1997.
Mr. Millhouse made a motion which was seconded by Mrs. Niebauer to withdraw
his additions to the Operations Committee Minutes of October 28, 1997.
On a poll vote the ayes were: Mrs. Robertson, Mr. Shimek, Mr. Starr, Mr. Gervase,
Mrs. Kuntz, Mr. Millhouse, and Mrs. Niebauer. A nay vote was cast by Mr. Iaquinta.
Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Kuntz called on Mr. Gervase to discuss a new Gift and Entertainment Policy.
(See Display Book for detail).
Mr. Gervase distributed a proposed Gift and Entertainment Policy which he would
like considered for implementation by the Board. He requested that Board members
read and be ready to discuss the proposed policy at the next Board Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Starr made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Shimek for adjournment. By
voice vote the meeting adjourned at 11:11 p.m.

The Millcreek Township Board of School Directors met

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