Minutes
of the
KUTZTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, May 21, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
The
Board of Directors of Kutztown Area School District met for the regular board
meeting on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 7:30 p.m., in the library of the Senior High
School pursuant to due notice to board members and the public.
Absent Daniel
Walter
Also Brenda Winkler-Superintendent, Nick Lazo, Assistant
Superintendent, Joseph Pugliese-Board Present Treasurer,
Barb Richard-Assistant Board Secretary,
Eric Erb, Lorraine Felker, Jim Orwig, Peter
Miller, James Brown, Joann Buffum, Melissa Blatt,
Rhonda & Katelyn Wallace, Ann Dietrich,
Donna Keglovits, Kris Tuerk, Josh Chambers, Mary Patero, Kathleen Daneshyar, Pat Conrad, Justin Knabb, Matt & Kathleen Welsh, Donald & Kathy Noll, Susan Crow, Duane Wendling, John Noll, Virginia Hoffman, Tom Campbell, Ron Devlin, Jan & Stephanie Allen, Beth & Ted Teaford, Barb Miller, Char Horst, Leann Silberman, Darlene & Jan Horvath, Denice Ruth, Lou Cottone, John Friedlund
Welcome President
Vymazal welcomed guests and opened the meeting with a moment of silence
and
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
He asked everyone to sign the attendance book and mark their concern
next to their name. He requested
that anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item please raise his/her hand to be
recognized. The meeting was tape-recorded.
Approval Motion made by Pat Bealer, seconded by Dennis Ritter,
to approve the minutes
Of
Minutes for the
April 16, 2007 and May 7, 2007 school board meetings.
Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Walter)
Abstain 0
Motion carried.
TreasurerÕs Motion
made by Pat Bealer, seconded by Dale Reppert, to accept the treasurerÕs
Report report of the general fund.
Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Walter)
Motion carried.
Ratification Motion
made by Pat Bealer, seconded by Kay Churchman, to ratify for payment the
of General general account bills in the amount of $400,373.89.
Account Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Walter)
Motion
carried.
Approval Motion
made by Pat Bealer, seconded by Dale Reppert, to approve for payment
of General the general
account bills in the amount of $368,705.98.
Account
Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Walter)
Motion
carried.
Approval
of Motion
made by Carl Ziegler, seconded by Bill Yurvati, to approve for payment
Construction the construction
account bills in the amount of $11,200.00.
Account
Bills Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Walter)
Motion
carried.
SuperintendentÕs Report
Dr. Winkler recognized several students for their
achievements in music. The district had ten students participate at the
District Level, four at the Regional Level, and one student, Rei Horst, at the
State Level. Bryan Hartman awarded these students with certificates and Cougar
pins.
Dr. Winkler thanked Kay Churchman and Al Darion for
attending the Retirement Luncheon on May 11, 2007, held at the Middle School
Commons. She mentioned the staff appreciated the board members taking the time
to attend this event.
Kay Churchman commented how inspirational the event
was for Kay and her husband and the passion & proudness she feels for the
Kutztown Area School District.
Eric Erb reported that our High School History Day
students placed first in the State Competition and Middle School students had
two First and two Second places. The Kutztown Middle School was also named the
most Outstanding School of the Competition. Mrs. Betty Imboden was recognized
as the National History Day Teacher of the Year.
Bill Yurvati reported that the KAMS team competed in
the 2007 Berks County Conservation District Envirothon. The KAMS team finished
Third Place in the county overall for the Junior Envirothon and First Place in
the Soils Subject Station. The team consisted of Hannah Hayduk, Katrina
Rydzewski, and Erica Yurvati.
Congratulations
to everyone.
Dr. Winkler reported on Friday, May 18,
Representative Carl Mantz visited the schools to observe the laptop program as
well as the equipment received with Classrooms for the Future funding. His
visit was enjoyed by everyone.
Committee EIT No report.
Reports Pat Bealer
BCTC The
BCTC completed several audits with positive results. The only concern was
there is no common calendar countywide, which
presents a problem with the hours students are attending the BCTC.
Pat Bealer reported
ECC No
Report
Dale Reppert
BCIU No
report. A copy of the BCIU Report will be distributed to the board members. The
Board held the annual evaluation for Stan Kita.
Dennis Ritter
PSBA
Act
1 was denied by all but nine school districts across Pennsylvania. HB 1286 was
discussed. Governor hopes to have the budget approved by June 30. There will be
a presentation by area legislators regarding how state money is being spent.
This will be held on May 31 at the BCIU Education Center on Rt. 61.
Kay
Churchman
Policy & Curriculum
The committee continued reviewing the new policies.
William Yurvati
Personnel Motion made by Carl Ziegler, seconded by Dennis
Ritter, to approve the following personnel items:
1.
Ratification of Ian
Moreland as full-time Learning Support Teacher effective School Year 2007-2008,
salary to be set at $40,548 per Step 1, MasterÕs column (non-tenured) of the
KASD/KATA contract.
2.
Approval of Laurie
Flowers non-certified student-assigned aide (35 hours/week (max),10
months/year) effective School Year 2007-2008 at a the starting rate to be
approved for 07-08.
3.
Acceptance of the
resignation of Deborah Lopuski, special education aide, effective May 8, 2007.
4.
Approval of Derek
Picone as summer technology assistant at $8.00 per hour.
5.
Approval to change the
rate of Calvin Frederici as summer maintenance worker from $8.00 to $8.80 per
hour.
6.
Ratification of Shannon
Langer as substitute aide beginning May 1, 2007 for School Year 2006-2007 at a
rate of $8.80 per hour.
7.
Approval of James Brown
as Middle School Principal at a salary of $78,000. Mr. BrownÕs start date will
be determined upon release from his current employment.
8.
Approval of Elizabeth
Hartz as Elementary Life Skills teacher beginning the School Year 2007-2008,
salary to be set at $41,127 per Step 2, BachelorÕs +24 column (non-tenured) of
the KASD/KATA contract.
9.
Approval of Robert E.
Glase as a substitute Social Studies teacher for the remainder of School Year 2006-2007, effective May
22, 2007, at the current teacher substitute rate.
10.
Permission to hire an
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent with ratification at a future
board meeting.
11.
Approval of Mick OÕNeil
as the BoysÕ Head Soccer Coach for School Year 2007-2008, at a rate to be determined by the school board.
Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No
0
Absent 1 (Walter)
Motion
carried.
All Personnel are Approved
Pending the District's Receipt of All Mandated Credentials
Tax Motion made by Bill Yurvati,
seconded by Kay Churchman, to approve payment of $1.75 per Collection each installment payment
to Kutztown Area School District tax collectors.
Compensation Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Walter)
Motion
carried.
District
Motion made by Pat
Bealer, seconded by Bill Yurvati, to approve a stipend of $1,900 for the
Board position
of Board Secretary for School Year 2007-2008.
Secretary Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Walter)
Compensation Motion
carried.
District
Motion made by Pat
Bealer, seconded by Carl Ziegler, to approve a stipend of $950 for the
Board position
of Board Treasurer for School Year 2007-2008.
Treasurer Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Walter)
Appointment Motion
carried.
Public
Comment: John Friedlund – Expressed concern
about the condition of the track. He advocated
for an all-weather track.
Dr. Winkler indicated that the Education Foundation
present a proposal to the board on June
11 regarding funding the all-weather
track.
Kathleen Daneyshar reported Muriel Hauf was
recognized countywide for her dedication as a
special needs aide.
Al
Darion ask Joe Pugliese if he could develop a bill to submit to the state
legislators listing the
costs involved with
Act 1. Joe will be happy to develop this invoice.
Discussion Items: 2007-2008
KASD Budget
Multi-Age
Classroom/Second Grade (Albany)
Dance
Team Stipend (no motion to fund)
Executive
Motion made by Carl Ziegler, seconded by Don Vymazal
to have the board meet
Session for
an executive session to discuss personnel at 9:05 p.m.
Roll
call vote: Yes 8 No 0 Absent 1 (Walter)
Motion carried.
The
board reconvened at 10:26 p.m.
Adjournment Motion
made by Carl Ziegler seconded by Don Vymazal to adjourn the
meeting
at 10:27 p.m.
Motion
carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted by,
Barbara
L. Richard
Assistant
School Board Secretary