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OCTORARA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTPUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

October 21, 20137:30 p.m.

Jr./Sr. High School Multi-Purpose Room

AGENDA

1. Moment of Silence2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Roll Call4. Approval of Minutes from the Work Session of September 9, 2013 and the Regular

Meeting of September 16, 2013.

5. PresentationsA. Octorara Heroes

6. Information Items7. Treasurers Report

A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the General Fund Report forperiod ending September 30, 2013.

8. Business Managers ReportA. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the list of bills for payment.

9. Visitors Comments - Agenda Items Only10.Recommended Action Items: (Italicized items are new; they were not on the October 14,2013 agenda.)

A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the Transportation Contractbetween the Linville Hill Mennonite School and the Octorara Area School Districtfor the 2013-2014 school year.

B. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the school bus run by theLinville Hill Mennonite School for the 2013-2014 school year.

C. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Ronald Leaman as aschool bus driver employed by the Linville Hill Mennonite School for the 2013-

2014 school year.

D. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the student activity requestfor Manga Club at the Octorara Area Sr. High School.

E. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the student activity requestfor Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the Octorara Area Sr. High School.

F. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the Service Proposal not toexceed $2,300 for EHC Associates, Inc. for three year re-inspection services asrequired by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.


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G. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the revised BusinessAssociate Agreement between the Octorara Area School District and ReschiniAgency, Inc. effective October 1, 2013 due to new HIPAA regulations.

H. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the revised BusinessAssociate Agreement between the Octorara Area School District and Tri-StarBenefit Systems, Inc. effective October 1, 2013 due to new HIPAA regulations.

Resignation Approvals:I. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept, with regret, the resignation of

Ms. Shara Townsend as an instructional assistant at the Octorara Primary LearningCenter effective September 20, 2013. (Hired August 29, 2005)

J. That the Octorara Board of School Directors accept, with regret, the resignation ofMs. Beth Ciccone as a Health and Physical Education teacher at the OctoraraPrimary Learning Center and Intermediate School effective November 8, 2013.(Hired August 20, 2008)

Hiring Approvals:

K. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Lisa Hillman as a longterm substitute fourth grade teacher at the Octorara Elementary School fromSeptember 24, 2013 through February 14, 2014. Ms. Hil lmans salary will be$49,141 pro-rated which is Step 18 to MAX of the Bachelors Scale. (Ms. Hillmanis currently on the approved sub list and is replacing a medical leave.)

L. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Dorothy Lomboy as alunchroom/playground supervisor at the Octorara Intermediate School effectiveSeptember 23, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents requiredby law and the District. Ms. Lomboys rate will be $8.75 per hour for three hoursper day.

M. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Christine Johnson as aninstructional assistant at the Octorara Primary Learning Center effective September30, 2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law andthe District. Ms. Johnsons rate will be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day.(Replacing Shara Townsend who resigned.)

N. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Jodi Johnson as a longterm substitute instructional assistant at the Octorara Elementary School for the2013-2014 school year effective September 19, 2013 pending completion ofemployee related documents required by law and the District. Ms. Johnsons ratewill be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day. (Replacing Trent Zook who issubstitute teaching.)

O. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Dawn Kimberling as aTitle I math assistant at the Octorara Intermediate School September 20, 2013pending completion of employee related documents required by law and theDistrict. Ms. Kimberlings rate will be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day.(Replacing Stacey Hoopes who resigned.)

P. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Elizabeth Schlegel as aninstructional assistant at the Octorara Intermediate School effective September 19,2013 pending completion of employee related documents required by law and the


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District. Ms. Schlegels rate will be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day.(Replacing Amy Ellsworth who resigned.)

Q. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Diane Hery as a cafeteriateam leader at the Octorara Elementary School effective October 1, 2013. Ms.Herys rate will be $10.00 per hour for three hours per day. (Replacing GloriaStoltzfus who retired.)

R. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following substituteteachers for the 2013-2014 school year:

Christine Johnson, Elementary, ESL

S. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following substitutesupport staff for the 2013-2014 school year:

April Bibey, CafeteriaDorothy Lomboy, Instructional AssistantGenevieve Dolan, CafeteriaStephanie Halsey, CafeteriaKristina Thompson, General Support

T. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following supplementalcontracts for the 2013-2014 school year:

(Note: Ms. Pitts was previously approved as Honor Society Advisor at two points.This is typically a four point split position. Ms. Pitts is sole advisor this year due to

the co-advisor being on child rearing leave.)

U. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the following changes insalary due to graduate credits earned:

V. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Frances Proppersrequest for unpaid Family Medical Leave for the purpose of child rearing fromapproximately March 4, 2014 through June 2, 2014 and an additional unpaid leaveof absence from June 3, 2014 through the close of the 2013-2014 school year. Ms.Propper is an emotional support teacher at the Octorara Primary Learning Center,Elementary, Intermediate, and Jr. High Schools.

W. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Mr. Thomas Stern as EventSecurity pending completion of employee related documents required by law and

the District.Mr. Sterns rate will be $50 per event.

X. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Krista Lease as aTeacher on Special Assignment from October 28, 2013 to December 20, 2013 (37days). Ms. Lease will assume the day to day responsibilities for Ms. McNamara

who will be on medical leave. She will receive a stipend of $100 per day for a totalof $3.700.

Kevin Noon Mentor Lisa Hillman 1 pt @ $600 $ 600Ashley Brennan Mentor Joan Agen 2 pts @ $600 $1,200

Emily Landers 7th Grade Field Hockey Coach 4 pts @ $600 $2,400Tara Pitts Honor Society Advisor 2 pts @ $600 $1,200

Ashley Ayers From B+15 ($51,719) to M ($53,642) Step 17 to MAXJennifer John From M+15 ($58,707) to M+30 ($60,919) Step 17 to MAXCandice Schwien From B ($49,441) to B+15 ($51,719) Step 17 to MAX


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Y. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the agreement between theOctorara Area School District and the parents of student A to attend the

Concept School.

11.Policy Committee Report12.Finance Committee Report13. I.U./C.A.T. Board Representatives Report14.Old Business15.New Business16.Other Items and Announcements17.Visitors Comments General18.Administrator Comments/Announcements19.Board Comments20.Adjournment

Policy Committee MeetingMonday, October 21, 20136:00 p.m. in the DistrictOffice Conference Room

Finance Committee Meeting Monday, October 21, 2013 6:30 p.m. in theDistrict Office Conference Room

Executive Session for personnel Monday, October 21, 2013 Following theRegular Meeting in the District Office Conference Room

Education Committee Meeting Monday, October 28, 2013 6:00 p.m. in theDistrict Office Conference Room

Facility Committee Meeting Monday, November 11, 2013 6:30 p.m. in theDistrict Office Conference Room

Next regularly scheduled Work SessionMonday, November 11, 2013 7:30 p.m.in the Jr. High School Multi-Purpose Room

Finance Committee Meeting Monday, November 18, 2013 6:00 p.m. in theDistrict Office Conference Room

Policy Committee Meeting Monday, November 18, 2013 6:30 p.m. in theDistrict Office Conference Room

Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting Monday, November 18, 2013 7:30p.m. in the Jr. High School Multi-Purpose Room

Education Committee Meeting Monday, November 25, 2013 6:00 p.m. in theDistrict Office Conference Room

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