October 14, 2013 Work Session Downloadable Agenda

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OCTORARA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTWORK SESSION

October 14, 20137:30 p.m.

Jr./Sr. High School Multi-Purpose Room

DISCUSSION GUIDE

1. Moment of Silence2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Roll Call4. Presentations

A. School Performance ProfileElena Wilson

5. Visitors Comments - Agenda Items Only6. Information Items7. Presentation of Agenda Items for the October 21, 2013 Regular Monthly Public Meeting:

A. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the Transportation Contractbetween the Linville Hill Mennonite School and the Octorara Area School District forthe 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 a schoolbus driver employed by the Linville Hill Mennonite School for the 2013-2014 schoolyear.

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

E. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the student activity request forFellowship 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.

G. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve the revised Business AssociateAgreement between the Octorara Area School District and Reschini Agency, Inc.effective October 1, 2013 due to new HIPAA regulations.

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


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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 Octorara PrimaryLearning Center and Intermediate School effective November 8, 2013. (Hired August20, 2008)

Hiring Approvals:K. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Lisa Hillman as a long term

substitute fourth grade teacher at the Octorara Elementary School from September 24,2013 through February 14, 2014. Ms. Hillmans salary will be $49,141 pro-ratedwhich is Step 18 to MAX of the Bachelors Scale. (Ms. Hillman is currently on theapproved 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 required by

law and the District. Ms. Lomboys rate will be $8.75 per hourfor three hours perday.

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 and theDistrict. 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 long termsubstitute instructional assistant at the Octorara Elementary School for the 2013-2014school year effective September 19, 2013 pending completion of employee related

documents required by law and the District. Ms. Johnsons rate will be $11.65 perhour for 5.75 hours per day. (Replacing Trent Zook who is substitute teaching.)

O. That the Octorara Board of School Directors approve Ms. Dawn Kimberling as a TitleI math assistant at the Octorara Intermediate School September 20, 2013 pendingcompletion of employee related documents required by law and the District. Ms.Kimberlings rate will be $11.65 per hour for 5.75 hours per day. (Replacing StaceyHoopes 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

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. Herysrate will be $10.00 per hour for three hours per day. (Replacing Gloria Stoltzfus whoretired.)

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


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Christine Johnson, Elementary, ESL

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

April Bibey, CafeteriaDorothy Lomboy, Instructional Assistant

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

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 Proppers requestfor unpaid Family Medical Leave for the purpose of child rearing from approximatelyMarch 4, 2014 through June 2, 2014 and an additional unpaid leave of absence from

June 3, 2014 through the close of the 2013-2014 school year. Ms. Propper is anemotional support teacher at the Octorara Primary Learning Center, Elementary,Intermediate, and Jr. High Schools.

8. Facility Committee Report

9. Education Committee Report

10.Other Items/Concerns11.Visitors Comments General12.Administrator Comments/Announcements13.Board Comments14.Adjournment

Facility Committee Meeting Monday, October 14, 2013 6:30 p.m. in theDistrict Office Conference Room

Executive Session for personnel and litigation Monday, October 14, 2013 Following the Work Session in the District Office Conference Room

Policy Committee Meeting Monday, October 21, 2013 6:00 p.m. in the DistrictOffice Conference Room

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

Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting Monday, October 21, 20137:30 p.m. inthe Jr. High School Multi-Purpose Room

Education Committee MeetingMonday, October 28, 20136:00 p.m. in the DistrictOffice Conference Room

Kevin Noon Mentor Lisa Hillman $ 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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October 14, 2013 Work Session Downloadable Agenda