COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 7:30 P.M. MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 201 EIGHTH STREET, HIGHLAND PARK LEWISTOWN, PA 17044-1197 Mission Statement: Educate each student to meet life s challenges. I. CALL TO ORDER II. BOARD MEMBERS DR. RUTH D. ARMSTRONG WALTER L. HARPSTER JAMES R. HURLBURT, JR. DAVID W. MOLEK TRAVIS R. PARKES KIRK M. RAGER BETH D. REIFSNYDER KRISTEN L. SHARP JOHN A. TRAXLER III. COMMUNICATIONS A. School Board Secretary B. School Board Members C. School District Administration D. Public Comment Period 1
IV. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS, SPECIAL AND REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS HELD, AND LISTING OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS CONDUCTED A. Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting August 19, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. B. Regular School Board Meeting August 26, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. C. Executive Sessions Conducted August 19, 2010, at 9:16 p.m., Legal and Personnel Items August 26, 2010, at 7:48 p.m. 9:35 p.m., Legal and Personnel Items V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT A. CURRICULUM 1. Recommend approval of new supplemental textbooks for Science II class at Lewistown Area High School, Physical Science by Holt, ISBN 13: 978-0-03-093644-9. 2. Recommend that the following courses be added to the Distance Learning Program: (Attachment) COMMS 41 English for Life and Work: Career Preparation FIT 45 Lifetime Weight Control HLTH 42 Health Education: Choosing to be Healthy WRIT 42 Practical English: Usage and Fundamentals CHEM 43 General Chemistry, Part 2 MATH 71 Number Theory Objectives MATH 72 Fraction Concepts Objectives MATH 73 Decimal Objectives MATH 74 Ratio, Proportion, Percent, Measurement Objectives B. CUSTODIAL-MAINTENANCE 1. New IVHS Project Report. (Jerry Myers, Reynolds Construction) 2. Discussion of transition date for the new IVHS. 2
3. Consideration of possible Change Orders. C. FINANCE 1. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER S REPORT a. Review of Treasurer Reports for month ended August, 2010 (1) Kish Bank (2) PSDLAF / PSDMAX (3) Temporary Investment Report and Summary (4) Bev. Student Activity Fund (PLGIT) (5) General Obligation Bond 2009 and 2009A Series (PLGIT) b. Review of Operating Fund Account Financial Report and Summary August, 2010 (1) Revenue and Expense Summary (2) Revenue Accounts (3) Expense Accounts c. Review of Listing of bills for payment 2. TAX INFORMATION a. Real Estate and Per Capita Tax Collector Reports b. Consider request for Real Estate Tax Exonerations c. (Informational) Disabled Veterans Real Estate Property Tax Exemption Certification 3. OTHER FINANCIAL BUSINESS a. Recommend approval of Final 2009-2010 Budget Transfers. b. Recommend approval of Final 2009-2010 Budget. D. CAFETERIA 1. Recommend approval of the Cafeteria Financial Report for August, 2010. (Handout for September 23, 2010) 2. Request authorization to pay Cafeteria Bills for August, 2010. (Handout for September 23, 2010) 3. Recommend that RHONDA L. RIVERA be hired to the part-time, two-hour, position at the Mifflin-Juniata Career and Technology Center effective September 24, 2010. E. TRANSPORTATION 1. No Items. 3
F. STUDENT-RELATED 1. No Items. G. PERSONNEL 1. Recommend that TODD R. PETERS be hired as Building Leader at Strodes Mills Middle School for the 2010-2011 school year at a rate of $1,600. 2. Recommend the following additions to the 2010-2011 Substitute Teacher List: Name Certification ALYSSA M. LEISTER Elementary (K-6); Instructional I ROSEMARY A. BRADLEY All Subject Areas; Emergency Permit DAVID R. REYNOLDS All Subject Areas; Emergency Permit BRIAN J. STEBER All Subject Areas; Emergency Permit 3. Recommend the addition of EVAN M. CORBIN, Art Certification K-12, to the 2010-2011 Substitute Teacher List. 4. Recommend the following deletions from the 2010-2011 Substitute Teacher List: Name Certification LOUISE K. SCHELL Elementary (K-6) DANIEL M. SMITH Biology 5. Recommend that the resignation of JANE F. RAGER, Comprehensive Childcare Aide at Highland Park Area Elementary School, be accepted effective October 29, 2010, due to retirement. 6. Recommend that NICHOLAS J. WILSON be hired as a Classroom/Child Care Aide for the Learning Support Classroom at Lewistown Area High School for seven (7) hours per day, 180 school days, 9 months, effective September 2, 2010. 7. Recommend that CAROL L. BOOHER be approved as a Classroom Volunteer at Strodes Mills Elementary School for the purpose of helping with Kid Writing and Reading Activities in Grades K-3. 4
H. ATHLETICS and ACTIVITIES 1. Recommend that the following Coaches be hired for the 2010-2011 school year: Name Position School JEREMY S. PENEPACKER First Assistant Track Coach I.V.H.S. ALLISON E. D AMBROSIA Assistant Junior High Softball Coach I.V.H.S. BRITTNEY N. ZIMMERMAN Asst. Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach L.A.H.S. MARK A. CAVANAUGH Head Junior High Wrestling Coach L.A.H.S. 2. Recommend that the following Volunteer Coaches be approved for the 2010-2011 school year: Name Sport School ADAM N. STOUT Wrestling L.A.H.S. MATTHEW K. SHANK Wrestling L.A.H.S. GARY K. ISHLER Winter & Spring Track L.A.H.S. TODD R. PETERS Winter & Spring Track L.A.H.S. VI. OTHER BUSINESS A. Recommend approval of the Strategic Plan Midpoint Review. (Vance S. Varner) (Handout from 8/19/10) B. Recommend approval of the Professional Education Report. (Vance S. Varner) (Handout from 8/19/10) C. Recommend approval of the Step By Step Learning Agreement. (Edward R. Curry) (Attachment) VII. ADJOURNMENT 5