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Berwick Area School District
June Combined Work Session/Board Meeting
June 20, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Administrative Office
AGENDA
Recognitions:
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RAL Architecture
Quiz Bowl
24 Challenge
Discussion Item:
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US Army Partnership
General:
G-1
Approval to award bids for general and custodial supplies for the 2016-2017 school
term. (enc.)
G-2
Approval of the attached list of tax refunds for school year 2015-2016. (enc.)
G-3
Approval to enter into a contract for professional appraisal services to be provided
by Fisher and Fisher in the amount of $4,000.
G-4
Authorization to make the following changes effective for the school year 2016-2017:
ACTION
Closing at the end of 2015-2016
Closing at the end of 2015-2016
Opening at the beginning of 2016-2017
Grade 5 moving out of Orange Street #1604
Grade 5 moving out of 14th Street #1602
Grade 5 moving out of Salem Elem. #1597
Grade 5 moving out of Nescopeck Elem.
#6349
Additional: PreSchool AM (PKA)
Additional: PreSchool PM (PKP)
BUILDING
Orange Street Elementary #1604
14th Street Elementary #1602
West Berwick Elementary-#3723
Grade 5 moving to Middle School #6808
Grade 5 moving to Middle School #6808
Grade 5 moving to Middle School #6808
Grade 5 moving to Middle School #6808
Nescopeck Elementary #6349
Nescopeck Elementary #6349
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G-5
Approval to accept a donation of $1,500.00 for a refrigerated hydration system for
the football program from Berwick Professional Auto, Incorporated dba Bear
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
G-6
Appointment of Susy Wiegand as voting delegate for the PSBA Delegate Assembly
for their October 15, 2016 meeting in Hershey.
G-7
Approval to accept the modification of the district contract with the Berwick Area
Educational Association to include department heads in the area of Business,
Education and Related Arts.
G-8
Approval of district job descriptions. (Copies of job descriptions in binder at the
Administrative Office)
G-9
Approval to extend the Bachelor and Master of Science Nursing Program with
Bloomsburg University through June 30, 2021. There are no changes in the terms of
the agreement.
Academic Affairs:
AA-1 Approval to purchase middle school science textbooks in an amount not to exceed
$89,002.38.
AA-2 Approval for Julie Klingerman to conduct a student survey at the Salem
Elementary School as part of her doctoral program. (enc.)
AA-3 Approval to accept a non-resident student on a tuition basis for the 2016-2017
school year. (enc.)
AA-4 Approval for Jennifer Parulis to attend the Safe Crisis Management Instructor
Certification Training in Carlisle, PA from August 1-5, 2016. Total cost of the
conference is $1,399.00. The funding will come from IDEA funds. (enc.)
AA-5 Approval for Mary Sponenberg to attend the Safe Crisis Management Instructor
Certification Training in Carlisle, PA from August 1-5, 2016. Total cost of the
conference is $1,960.62. The funding will come from IDEA funds. (enc.)
AA-6 Approval for Chris Soboleski to attend the MCIU AP Art History certification class
in Norristown, PA from July 18-21, 2016. Total cost of the conference is $1,960.62.
(enc.)
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Extra Curricular:
EC-1 Approval of the following fund raising requests for the 2016-2017 school term:
(enc.)
West Berwick Student Council
West Berwick Student Council
West Berwick Student Council
West Berwick Student Council
West Berwick Student Council
West Berwick Student Council
Girls’ Volleyball
Girls’ Volleyball
Girls’ Volleyball
Girls’ Volleyball
Girls’ Volleyball
Band Boosters
Band Boosters
Band Boosters
Band Boosters
Band Boosters
Band Boosters
Class of 2017
Class of 2017
Class of 2017
West Berwick Parent Group
West Berwick Parent Group
West Berwick Parent Group
West Berwick Parent Group
West Berwick Parent Group
West Berwick Parent Group
West Berwick Parent Group
Girls Varsity Soccer
Pencil Machine
2016-2017 School Year
Giant A+ Bonus Cards
Sept. 2016-March 2017
Campbell’s Soup Labels
Sept. 2016-April 2017
Box Tops for Education
Sept. 2016-April 2017
Exercise for Education
October/November 2016
Spring Photography
February-March 2017
Apparel Sale & Fan Cloth
September 5-16, 2016
Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast
October 15, 2016
Chubby Chico Bracelet Sale
September 6-16, 2016
Concession Stand at Matches
Sept. 5-Oct. 31, 2016
Mini Golf Scramble
August 27, 2016
Band Food Stand at Home
Aug. 26-Dec. 2, 2016
Football Games
Dawg Pound/Home Football Games Aug. 26-Dec. 2, 2016
Candy-Grams for Away Games
and Competitions
Georgie’s Bagel Coupons
July 5-Aug. 1, 2016
Mason’s Berwick Band Clothing July 5-Oct. 11, 2016
Dalo’s Pizza
August 1-12, 2016
Berlin Mum Coupons
September 6-23, 2016
Stadium Blankets
Sept. 6-Nov. 18, 2016
Picture Frame Sale
Nov. 1-Dec. 16, 2016
Clothing Sale
Oct. 1-Nov. 18, 2016
Mums
September 6-16, 2016
Fall Book Fair
September 12-16, 2016
Gertrude Hawk Candy
November 1-18, 2016
Apple Dumplings
November 1-18, 2016
Gift Certificate Fundraiser Sept. 6, 2016-April 30, 2017
Gertrude Hawk Candy
Feb. 20-March 31, 2017
Spring Book Fair
Feb. 27-March 3, 2017
Cookie Dough/Popcorn Fundraiser
Aug. 1-30, 2016
EC-2 Approval of the Berwick Middle School Activity Account Report from March 1,
2016 - May 31, 2016. (enc.)
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Personnel:
P-1
Approval for the following employees to take unpaid days as listed:
(enc.)
Employee #2643
May 2-4, 2016
June 6, 2016
Employee #2437
February 25, 26, 29
March 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-23, 29-31
April 1, 5-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29
May 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 31
June 1-3, 6-10 of 2016
Employee #1923
April 24-30
May 16-31
June 1-10, 2016
Employee #1595
March 4
April 18 (1/2 day), April 25
May 2, 5-6, 26-27, 31
June 1-7, 2016
P-2
Approval to accept with regret the retirement of Terry Slusser as custodian at the
Salem Elementary School, effective August 31, 2016. (enc.)
P-3
Approval for employee # 2546 to take Family Medical Leave (FMLA) from
October 24, 2016 through November 18, 2016. (enc.)
P-4
Approval to accept the resignation of Gregory Michael as Varsity Golf Coach,
effective June 13, 2016. (enc.)
P-5
Approval to accept with regret the retirement of Glenda Chapin as part-time
paraeducator at the middle school, effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.
(enc.)
P-6
Approval to accept the resignation of Eric J. Smith as high school teacher, effective
at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. (enc.)
P-7
Approval to accept the resignation of Jenna Karnes as full-time elementary teacher
at Orange School, effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school term. (enc.)
P-8
Approval to hire Daryl Hudelson as full-time custodian, effective July 11, 2016.
Compensation will be at the rate of $10.75 per hour.
P-9
Approval to adjust the salary of Patrick Sharkey to $46,000 and to adjust the job
description of his position to assume oversight of all attendance related and minor
disciplinary issues at the High School.
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P-10
Approval of the following Berwick Area Senior High School Marching Band staff
positions for the school year 2016-2017:
Amanda Ziegler
Marching Instructor
Amy Rynhart
Assistant Marching/Music Instructors
Matthew Kishbaugh
Assistant Music/Percussion Instructor
Justin Eveland
Percussion Instructor
Morgan Confer
Guard Instructor/Program Designer
Joseph Ziegler
Assistant Marching Instructor (Pending clearances)
Jeremy Powlus
Volunteer
(Pending clearances)
Breanna Goulstone
Volunteer
(Pending clearances)
Morganne Piestrak
Volunteer
Katie Gallagher
Volunteer
Caroline Wasser
Volunteer
Fred Shotwell
Medical Assistant
Betsy Shotwell
Medical Assistant
Ronald Wasser
Drill Designer
Matthew Kishbaugh
Percussion Arranger
$1,200
$1,000
$1,100
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$400
$400
$2,000
$500
P-11
Approval to hire Megan Eppley as a Temporary Professional Employee, effective
at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Eppley will be employed as a
full-time Special Education Teacher at the Secondary Level at the Bachelor’s Step 1,
$34,783 pending receipt of Act 168 clearance. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
P-12
Approval to hire Nicholas Dawson as a Temporary Professional Employee, effective
at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Dawson will be employed as a
full-time Social Studies Teacher at the Secondary Level at the Bachelor’s Step 1,
$34,783 pending appropriate paperwork. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
P-13
Approval to hire James Hyde as a Professional Employee, effective at the beginning
of the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Hyde will be employed as a full-time Industrial
Technology Teacher at the Secondary Level at the Bachelor’s Step 11, $47,783
pending receipt of Act 168 clearance. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
P-14
Approval to hire Stephanie Hauer as a Temporary Professional Employee, effective
at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Hauer will be employed as a
full-time Math Teacher at the Secondary Level at the Bachelor’s Step 2, $35,283.
(ROLL CALL VOTE)
P-15
Approval to hire Steven Roth as a Temporary Professional Employee, effective
at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Roth will be employed as a
full-time Science Teacher at the Secondary Level at the Bachelor’s Step 1, $34,783
pending receipt of Act 168 clearance. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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P-16
Approval to hire Jacob Titus as a Temporary Professional Employee, effective
at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Titus will be employed as a
full-time Middle School Teacher at the Bachelor’s Step 3, $36,583. (ROLL CALL
VOTE)
P-17
Approval to hire Rhonda Rowles as a Temporary Professional Employee, effective
at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Rowles will be employed as a
full-time Business Teacher at the Bachelor’s Step 9, $44,783. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
P-18
Approval to hire Robert Beiter as a Professional Employee, effective at the
beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Beiter will be employed as a
full-time Elementary Teacher at the Bachelor’s Step 8, $43,283. (ROLL CALL
VOTE)
P-19
Approval to hire Emily Scranton as a Temporary Professional Employee, effective
at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Scranton will be employed as a
full-time Elementary Teacher at the Master’s Step 1, $36,113. (ROLL CALL
VOTE)
P-20
Approval to hire Patrick Brown as a Temporary Professional Employee, effective
at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Brown will be employed as a
full-time Elementary Teacher at the Master’s Step 1, $36,113 pending receipt of Act
168 clearance. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
P-21
Approval to hire Tara Scholla as a Temporary Professional Employee, effective at
the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Scholla will be employed as a fulltime Physical Education Teacher at the Bachelor’s Step 1, $34,783 pending receipt
of Act 168 clearance. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
P-22
Approval of the following staff members for the Summer 21st Century Grant
Program from June 13, 2016 through August 18, 2016. Compensation will be at the
rate of $23.00 per hour.
Annie Berkes
Beth Montana
Rhonda Rowles
Pamela Robustelli
P-23
April Patton
Robyn Ryman
Mary Sponenberger
Sheri McClaflin
Patrick Sharkey
Stacy Demshock
Approval of Dara Scala as coordinator for the Summer BARK (Building
Achievement for Reading in Kindergarten) Program. This program will run
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - noon from July 11 – August 11, 2016 and will
be funded through the Berwick Health and Wellness Foundation. The classes will be
held at Salem Elementary. Compensation will be at a stipend of $2,250.
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P-24
Approval of the following teachers as tutors for the Summer BARK (Building
Achievement for Reading in Kindergarten) Program. The program will run
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – noon from July 11 - August 11, 2016 and will
be funded through the Berwick Health and Wellness Foundation. The classes will be
held at Salem Elementary. Tutors will be paid at the instructional rate of $23.00 per
hour for teaching and the non-instructional rate of $22.00 per hour for planning.
Emily Daniels
MariJo Rupp
Candice Gingrich
Randi Jo Preston
*Dione Soboleski-Substitute
*Kathy Wright-Substitute
Amy Malin
Ashton Keefer
P-25
Approval of the list of Fall Coaches for the 2016-2017 school term. (enc.)
P-26
Approval to accept the resignation of Elaine Schade as middle school music teacher
effective June 13, 2016. (enc.)
P-27
Approval to accept the resignation of Stephanie Reinaker as elementary teacher,
effective___________. (enc.)
P-28
Approval to hire Andrea Zajac as a Professional Employee, effective at the
beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Zajac will be employed as a
full-time Elementary Teacher at the Master’s Step 1, $36,113. (ROLL CALL
VOTE)
P-29
Approval to hire Brianna Lynn as a Professional Employee, effective at the
beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Lynn will be employed as a
full-time Elementary Teacher at the Bachelor’s Step 1, $34,783. (ROLL CALL
VOTE)
P-30
Approval for employee # 2436 to take Family Medical Leave (FMLA) from
September 6, 2016 through January 1, 2017. (enc.)
P-31
Approval of Susan Eisenhauer as a Summer Tutor. Tutoring will begin July 11th
and end August 18th. Tutors will be paid at the instructional rate for teaching and
the non-instructional rate for planning. Tutoring will be paid with Title I funds.