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June 13, 2016 The regular meeting of the Tuscarora School District Board of Directors was held in the Library at the Mercersburg Elementary School on Monday, June 13, 2016. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by President Larry E. Funk. A moment of silence was observed followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Board Members Present: Mr. Christopher D. Ardinger - absent Mr. Roger A. Blattenberger Mr. Larry E. Funk Mr. Erich E. Hawbaker Mr. Jonathan W. Heebner Mrs. Brandy J. Linn Mr. Daniel J. Myers Mr. Allen C. Piper Ms. Angela S. Troupe Student Representative: Luke Leidy Administration Present: Dr. Charles A. Prijatelj, Superintendent Dr. Nadine Sanders, Curriculum Director Mr. James Carbaugh, Middle School Principal Mr. Ryan Kaczmark, Elementary Principal Mr. Brett Kagarise, Elementary Principal Mrs. Michelle Bennett, Special Education Director Mrs. Brittany Thierwechter, School Psychologist

Mr. Richard Burkett, Principal of Instructional Technology and Innovation Mr. Stanley Morgan, Director of Facility Operations Mrs. Anne Miller, Business Manager Mrs. Loretta A. Martin, Board Secretary

See attached list for additional visitors. Ms. Troupe moved, seconded by Mr. Myers, that the Minutes of the May 9, 2016 Regular Board Meeting be approved as submitted. Roll Call: Ardinger, absent; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, yea; Myers, yea; Piper, yea; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Eight to zero with one absent.

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An Executive Session for personnel issues was held with the Board only at 6:00 p.m. followed by a regular Executive Session also for personnel issues. F. Presentations/Reports

APPI Energy Presentation – Mike Payne (See attached sheets in Minute Book.) Board President’s Report

- Board Vacancy Discussion President Funk read a letter of resignation from Board Member Chris Ardinger. (See attached sheet in Minute Book.)

In a Motion From the Floor, Ms. Troupe moved, seconded by Mrs. Linn, that the Board accept the resignation of Mr. Chris Ardinger from the Board of Directors effective June 1, 2016. Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, yea; Myers, yea; Piper, yea; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Eight to zero.

Individuals interested in applying for the vacant seat should send a cover letter and resume to Loretta A. Martin, Board Secretary, 100 West Seminary Street, Mercersburg PA 17236. Applications must be postmarked by June 24, 2016. The new member will be appointed at the July 11, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. After applications are received, the Board will determine if interviews will be held or a selection from the letters of interest will be made.

In a Motion From the Floor, Mr. Hawbaker moved, seconded by Ms. Troupe, to nominate Mr. Jonathan Heebner to replace Chris Ardinger as Board Vice-President. Ms. Troupe moved, seconded by Mr. Myers, that nominations for Board Vice-President be closed. Motion carried by unanimous consent vote. Mr. Jonathan Heebner was elected Board Vice-President to replace Mr. Chris Ardinger by unanimous consent vote.

Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Prijatelj reported on an excellent graduation, Math coaching event and Grant received through the LIU to be shared with other local districts.

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Representative Reports – 1. Franklin County Career and Technology Center - Mr. Larry Funk (See attached sheets in Minute Book.)

2. Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 – See …by Dawn’s Early Light attached in Minute Book.

3. Franklin Learning Center – Mr. Daniel Myers 4. Franklin County Area Tax Bureau – Mr. Larry Funk (See attached sheets in Minute Book.)

5. Tax Collection Committee (Act 32) – no meeting. 6. Franklin County Council of Governments – Mr. Allen Piper 7. Building Committee Report – Mr. Larry Funk – next meeting in July. 8. Policy Committee Report – Mr. Roger Blattenberger – next meeting June 15, 2016. 9. Legislative Liaison Report – Mr. Allen Piper 10. Health and Wellness Committee Report – no meeting 11. Technology Committee Report – Mr. Richard Burkett 12. Student Board Representative Report – Mr. Luke Leidy – updated the Board on

outcomes of events in the district. G. Public Comment

Donald Strait – citizen – appreciates the St. Thomas food drive Cruise-in at Saint Thomas. Concern on proposed chicken farm coming to Montgomery township – Grove layoffs and Ingersoll-Rand layoffs – Mt. View basketball court cost.

Ken Nolen – citizen – Reassessment concerns – county tax increase, possible decrease to the 2016/17 budget being approved tonight.

Joe Nesbitt – citizen – concerns on safety issues at the high and middle schools. H. Approval of Agenda The listed Consent Agenda items were moved to the New Business Section of the agenda. 1. Finance g. Approval of Excess Property Disposal The Administration recommends the Board approve other excess property to be disposed of at the discretion of the Superintendent. The Board shall be provided a list for review.

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i. Approval of Purchase The Administration recommends the Board approve the purchase of 440 Chromebook devices and 250 cases at a cost not to exceed $87,000 from Global Data Consultants. The 350 replacement units are budgeted and the 90 units will be paid with ABG funds. 2. Personnel b. Approval of Personnel Transfers/Change of Assignment The Administration recommends the Board approve the transfer/ assignment change of the following individuals to Tuscarora School District positions as listed effective the 2016/17 school year. PROFESSIONAL

Bain, Amy From: Intervention Specialist Teacher/Coach at Mercersburg Elementary School To: Grade two teacher at Saint Thomas Elementary School, replacing Michelle Souders who transferred to grade four at Mountain View Elementary School. Bistline, Amanda From: Kindergarten teacher at Saint Thomas Elementary School To: Intervention Specialist Teacher/Coach at Mountain View Elementary School, replacing Kristal Hollenshead who transferred to grade five at Montgomery Elementary School. Buchanan, Mona From: Grade five teacher at Montgomery Elementary School To: Grade five teacher at Mountain View Elementary School, replacing Crystal Fries who retired. Hollenshead, Kristal From: Intervention Specialist Teacher/Coach at Mountain View Elementary School To: Grade five teacher at Montgomery Elementary School, replacing Mona Buchanan who transferred to grade five at Mountain View Elementary School. Sanders, Penny From: Grade one teacher at Saint Thomas Elementary School To: Kindergarten teacher at Saint Thomas Elementary School, replacing Amanda Bistline who transferred to Mountain View Elementary School Intervention Specialist Teacher/Coach. Souders, Michelle From: Grade two teacher at Saint Thomas Elementary To: Grade four teacher at Mountain View Elementary School, replacing Karen Wingerd who retired. Wise, Karen From: Grade one teacher at Montgomery Elementary School To: Intervention Specialist Teacher/Coach at Mercersburg Elementary School, replacing Amy Bain who transferred to grade two at Saint Thomas Elementary School.

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d. Approval to Offer Position

The Administration requests the Board give permission to offer a Tuscarora School District position to the listed individuals pending completion of Act 168 reporting required documentation.

NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATEPROFESSIONAL Strite, Emily District ESL teacher, Bachelors + 15,

Column II, Step 1, $46,388. Ms. Strite is replacing Kenneth Wagner who resigned.

The 2016/17 school year upon completion of required paperwork.

Twist, Jennifer Grade one teacher at the Saint Thomas Elementary School, Bachelors + 15, Column II, Step 1, $46,388. Ms. Twist is replacing Penny Sanders who transferred to Kindergarten at Saint Thomas Elementary School.

The 2016/17 school year upon completion of required paperwork.

Election of all employees and determination of salary level is subject to receipt of appropriate confirming credentials.

h. Approval of Solicitor The Administration recommends the Board approve Andrews & Beard Law Offices, 3366 Lynnwood Drive, P. O. Box 1311,

Altoona, PA 16603 at an hourly rate of $130.00 for solicitor work and $160.00 for special services. (Rates remain the same as the 2015/16

school year.)

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I. Consent Agenda Mr. Heebner moved, seconded by Mr. Piper, that the listed Consent Agenda items be approved. 1. Finance a. Treasurer’s Report The Administration recommends the Board accept the Treasurer’s Report as listed. (See attached sheets in Minute Book.)

FUND BALANCE AS OF MAY 31, 2016 General Fund $6,317,950.32

Capital Reserve Fund $2,723,611.77 b. Activity Accounts, May 2016 c. Cafeteria Financials, May 2016 The Administration recommends the Board accept the Activity Accounts and Cafeteria Financials, May 2016. (See attached sheets in Minute Book.) d. Board Bills Payable The Administration recommends the Board accept the listed Board Bills Payable. (See attached sheets in Minute Book.)

FUND General Paid Bills $116,188.06 6/2/16 Debit Card Purchases $6,040.69 5/2/16 General Unpaid Bills $283,484.72 6/8/16 Capital Reserve Funds Paid $575,363.60 5/27/16

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e. Approval of Donation The Administration recommends the Board approve a donation of $1,000 from the Bremmer family in memory of Timothy A. Bremmer, Jr. for the sole purpose of musical instrument repair and purchase of instruments specifically for the Middle School. f. Approval of Service Extension The Administration recommends the Board approve an extension of the current solid waste and recycling services with Apple Valley Waste Services, Inc. for two years at a rate increase of 4.5% for 2016/17 and 2.5% for 2017/18. g. Approval of Excess Property Disposal – Moved to the New Business Section h. Approval of Supply Bids The Administration recommends the Board approve the Tuscarora School District supply bids for the 2016/17 school year. Quantity ordered is contingent on budgeted allocation. (See attached sheet in Minute Book.) i. Approval of Purchase - Moved to the New Business Section j. Approval of Contract The Administration recommends the Board approve a contract renewal with K12 Systems, Inc. Sapphire Subscription and Services Agreement for 2016/17 through 2019/20 with costs as listed.

2016/17 $44,080 (3% increase) 2017/18 $45,402 (3% increase) 2018/19 $46,764 (3% increase) 2019/20 $48,167 (3% increase)

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2. Personnel a. Resignation/Retirement The Administration recommends the Board approve the retirement/ resignation of the listed Tuscarora School District employees.

NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE Koman, Andrew (Resignation)

Social Studies teacher at the James Buchanan High School

June 30, 2016

Malone, Shana (Resignation)

Grade four teacher at the Mercersburg Elementary School

End of the 2015/16 school year.

Proper, Leslee (Resignation)

Learning Support teacher at the James Buchanan High School

August 15, 2016

Yoder, Vanessa (Resignation)

Emotional Support teacher at the Saint Thomas Elementary School

End of the 2015/16 school year.

b. Approval of Personnel Transfers/Change of Assignment - Moved to the New Business Section c. Personnel Appointments The Administration recommends the Board approve the appointment of the listed individuals to Tuscarora School District positions.

NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE PROFESSIONAL May, Brittany Agriculture Education teacher at the

James Buchanan High School, Bachelors, Column I, Step 2, $46,808. Ms. May is replacing Sean Scanlon.

The 2016/17 school year.

Rhodes, Dylan Grade four teacher at the Mercersburg Elementary School, Bachelors, Column I, Step 2, $46,808. Mr. Rhodes is replacing Shana Moser who resigned.

The 2016/17 school year.

Election of all employees and determination of salary level is subject to receipt of appropriate confirming credentials.

d. Approval to Offer Position - Moved to the New Business Section

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e. Approval of Support Staff Personnel Rehires

The Administration recommends the Board approve the list of support staff personnel as listed to be rehired for the 2016/17 school year only.

2016‐17 Only  Name  Position  Building Hours Per 

Day 

Paraprofessional –  General Education 

Frey, Amy  Intervention / Lunch Montgomery Elem 

5.75 

Helfrick, Michelle    Intervention / Lunch  Mercersburg El

5 

Lehman, Rachel  Intervention / Lunch  Mercersburg El

7 

Maldonado, Arika  Intervention / Lunch  Mercersburg El

7 

   Poffenberger, Justin  Intervention / Lunch  Mt. View Elem  5 

Seville, Ronna  Intervention / Lunch  Mercersburg El

5.75 

Stoner, Taylor  Intervention / Lunch  Montgomery El

5.75 

Stoner, Tiffany  Intervention / Lunch  Montgomery El

5 

Burkett, Kimi  Library / Lunch / I t ti

St. Thomas El

5.75 

Flannery, Mamie  Library / Lunch / I t ti

Montgomery El

5.75 

Junkins, Stacy  Library / Lunch / I t ti

Mt. View Elem  5.75 

Kipe, Michelle  Library / Lunch / I t ti

Mercersburg El

5.75 

Sword, Christina  Math Intervention  St. Thomas El

5.75 

Carbaugh, Shay  Title I  St. Thomas El

7 

Tacker, Lisa   Title I  Mt. View Elem  5 

Paraprofessional –  Special Education 

Carbaugh, Kathy  Autistic St. Thomas Elem 

7 

Landis, Darlene  Emotional Support  JB Middle S h l

7 

Smith, Matthew  Emotional Support  JB Middle S h l

5.75 

Hutchison‐Reed, Brandy   Learning Support  St. Thomas El

7 

McConnell, Sponsler, Tara   Learning Support  JB High School  5.75 

Pittman, Stacey   Learning Support  JB High School  5 

Snyder, Shana  Learning Support  JB High School  5.75 

Stoner, Michelle  Learning Support  JB Middle S h l

5.75 

Rockwell, Johanna   Life Skills  Montgomery El

7 

Bricker, Flo  Personal Care  Montgomery El

5.75 

Duffey, Nina   Personal Care  JB Middle S h l

7 

Keller, Kendra  Personal Care  JB Middle S h l

7 

Non‐Instructional Assistant  Blair, De‐bra  Hall / Restroom Monitor  JB High School  5.75 

Mowen, Tammy  Library  JB Middle S h l

5.75 

Nunn‐Blackett, Carey  Lunch  St. Thomas El

3 

Hutchison, Amanda  Lunch / Office  St. Thomas El

5.5 

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f. Approval of Position Change The Administration recommends the Board approved an increase of hours for Bailey Blake, Personal Care Assistant at St. Thomas Elementary, from 5.75 (part-time) to 7 (full-time). This position will move to Mission One. g. Approval of Dental Examiner The Administration recommends the Board approve the appointment of Dr. Angela Lucarini, Chambersburg Dental Associates, LTD, 101 Loudon Road, Mercersburg PA 17236 as the Tuscarora School District Dental Examiner for the 2016/17 school year at a rate of $2.00 per student. h. Approval of Solicitor – Moved to the New Business Section i. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding The Administration recommends the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Tuscarora School District and the Tuscarora

Education Association pertaining to payment schedule for full year summer courses for student acceleration.

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j. Approval of Extra Duty Assignments.

The Administration recommends the Board approve the appointment of Tuscarora School District personnel and other persons for extra duty assignments effective the 2016/17 school year.

DEPARTMENT

HEAD NUMBER IN

DEPARTMENT NAME STIPEND

HIGH SCHOOL Art (K-12) 4 Beaumont, Dawn $1,003.00 Career Science 6 Martin, Erin $1,023.00 Guidance 3 Ford, Brenda $993.00 Language Arts/Foreign Lang.

8 Fox, Danielle $1,043.00

Library (K-12) 4 Faulkner, Erin $1,003.00 Mathematics 6 Mele, Michael $1,023.00 Music (K-12) 6 Prowant, Janice $1,023.00 Nurse (K-12) 2 Friese, Kim $983.00 Science 6 Poffenberger, Emily $1,023.00 Social Studies 5 Lum, John $1,013.00 Special Education (K-12)

14 Shelley, Christine $1,043.00

Wellness & Fitness 8 Novak, James $1,043.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL Reading 6 Hevner, Elyssa $1,023.00 Language Arts 5 Cromwell, William $1,013.00 Mathematics 6 Piper, Amanda $1,023.00 Science 6 Guldin, Kristie $1,023.00 Social Studies 3 Chilcote, Kristin $993.00 ELEMENTARY GRADE LEVEL CHAIRS

NAME NUMBER OF MEMBERS

GRADE STIPEND

TBD 9 Kindergarten $1,043.00 Kaiser, Lori 8 Grade 1 $1,043.00 Piper, Erica 8 Grade 2 $1,043.00 Piper, Matt 8 Grade 3 $1,043.00 Slemp, Anita 8 Grade 4 $1,043.00 Boyer, Amy 8 Grade 5 $1,043.00

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k. Approval of Coaching Assignments The Administration recommends the Board approve the appointment of Tuscarora School District persons to interscholastic sports assignments effective the 2016/17 school year as listed: FALL 2016

Sport Name Step Stipend FOOTBALL

Head Coach Andrew Stoner 11 $4,003.00 Assistant Coach Jason Ellis 2 $2,060.00 Assistant Coach Bobby Bray 2 $2,060.00 Assistant Coach Robert Brown 2 $2,060.00 Assistant Coach Derek Embley 1 $1,960.00 Assistant Coach Rhett Smith 1 $1,960.00 Assistant Coach Vacant

Volunteer Assistant Coach Scott Spearly Volunteer Assistant Coach Todd Stoner Volunteer Assistant Coach James “Bud” Hawk

SOCCER – Boys’ Head Coach Randy Jarrett 3 $2,693.00

Assistant Coach Vacant Volunteer Assistant Coach Logan Horst

SOCCER – Girls’ Head Coach Terry Appleby 15 $3,763.00

Assistant Coach Janet Benedick 4 $2,200.00

VOLLEYBALL Head Coach Tonya Miller 7 $2,716.00

Assistant Coach Toryn Quivers 2 $1,660.00

GOLF Head Coach Mark Wise 10 $3,046.00

Volunteer Assistant Coach Tom Bradley

CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach Jerome Staniszewski 2 $2,166.00

Assistant Coach Ryan Haylett 2 $1,660.00

GIRLS’ TENNIS Head Coach Terri Beegle 11 $3,106.00

CHEERLEADING Head Coach Desiree Keith 4 $2,146.00

Assistant Coach Nicole Myers 1 $1,496.00 Assistant Coach Shay Ann Keith 6 $1,996.00

WEIGHT ROOM COORDINATOR Ryan Stoner $1,500.00 plus one-half of the revenue

generated in the public sessions

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WINTER 2016/17

Sport Name Step Stipend Boys’ BASKETBALL

Head Coach Larry Strawoet 24 $4,623.00 Assistant Coach John Lum 31 $4,120.00 Assistant Coach Matt Piper 5 $2,360.00 Assistant Coach Tom Bradley 11 $2,920.00

7th Grade Assistant Coach Diron Swailes 11 $2,840.00 Volunteer Assistant Zach Stough Volunteer Assistant Trevor Gelsinger

Girls’ BASKETBALL Head Coach Jenny Lauthers 31 $5,043.00

Assistant Coach Rebecca Miller 8 $2,660.00 Assistant Coach Amy Egli 6 $2,460.00 Assistant Coach Terri Beegle 32 $4,180.00

7th Grade Assistant Coach Eric Stoner 5 $2,280.00 Volunteer Melissa Zeger

WRESTLING Head Coach Matt Gordon 14 $3,863.00

Assistant Coach Vacant Assistant Coach Dave Salvitti 7 $2,400.00 Assistant Coach Alex Buterbaugh 3 $2,000.00

SWIMMING Head Coach Lori McCullough 2 $2,420.00

Assistant Coach Michelle Veirtz 11 $2,700.00

CHEERLEADING Head Coach Desiree Keith 4 $2,146.00

Assistant Coach Nicole Myers 1 $1,496.00 Assistant Coach Shay Ann Keith 6 $1,996.00

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l. Approval of Swim Program Personnel The Administration recommends the Board approve the appointment of the following individuals for the Recreation and Fitness Swimming Programs at the James Buchanan High School effective June 14, 2016.

NAME POSITION Barnhart, Lily Substitute Pool Director Cole, Amanda Substitute Pool Director Bankson, Sean Lifeguard, Pool Supervisor Heinbaugh, Ashley Lifeguard, Pool Supervisor Montgomery, Amanda Lifeguard, Pool Supervisor Seville, Leah Lifeguard, Pool Supervisor Deatrich, Emily Water Safety Instructor Lane, Genevieve Water Safety Instructor Funk, Sarah Water Safety Instructor Kimmel, Rachel Water Safety Instructor Alger, Hailey Instructional Assistant Kriner, Gretta Instructional Assistant White, Shaun Instructional Assistant

Hourly Rates Substitute Pool Director $ 8.90 Water Safety Instructor $ 8.25 Pool Supervisor $ 7.75 Lifeguard $ 7.25 Instructional Assistant $ 7.25 m. Approval of Last Minute Hires The Administration recommends the Board approve last minute hires for the 2016/17 school year prior to the August 8, 2016 Board Meeting upon the Superintendent’s recommendation. n. Approval of 2016/17 School Year Salary Scale The Administration recommends the Board approve the 2016/17 school year Support Staff Salary Scale. (See attached sheets in Minute Book.)

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o. Approval of Position The Administration recommends the Board approve the creation of an Assistant FFA Advisor at a stipend of $1,000.00 effective the 2016/17 school year. p. Approval of Personnel Transfers/Change of Assignment The Administration recommends the Board approve the transfer/ assignment change for the following individual to a Tuscarora School District position as listed effective the 2016/17 school year. PROFESSIONAL

Hinkle, Kristy From: Learning Support Teacher at the James Buchanan Middle School. To: Life Skills Teacher at the James Buchanan High School. This is a new position.

q. Approval of Hire on an Emergency Certificate The Administration recommends the Board hire Marie Donahoe as a high school Special Education Mathematics teacher on an emergency certificate. Ms. Donahoe currently possesses secondary Math certification but will need to attain her special education certification to continue in that position. Ms. Donahoe’s hire is conditioned upon her securing special education certification. Ms. Donahoe will need to take a minimum of three (3) courses a year related to special education to maintain her emergency certification in special education. Ms. Donahoe will need to complete ten (10) related courses over a three (3) year period and pass the Special Education Certification Praxis to continue as a teacher. Ms. Donahoe is being hired on Bachelors, Column I, Step 1, $45,982 beginning the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Donahoe is replacing Leslee Proper who resigned.

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r. Approval to Offer Positions

The Administration requests the Board give permission to offer Tuscarora School District positions to the listed individuals pending completion of Act 168 reporting required documentation.

NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE PROFESSIONAL Rudisill, Taylor Science teacher at the James

Buchanan High School, Bachelors, Column I, Step 1, $45,982. Ms. Rudisill is replacing Angela Jewart who resigned.

The 2016/17 school year upon completion of required paperwork.

Wagner, Meredith Grade one teacher at Montgomery Elementary School, Bachelors, Column I, Step 1, $45,982. Ms. Wagner is replacing Karen Wise who transferred to Intervention Specialist Teacher/Coach at Mercersburg Elementary School.

The 2016/17 school year upon completion of required paperwork.

Election of all employees and determination of salary level is subject to receipt of appropriate confirming credentials.

s. Approval of Support Staff Personnel Rehire The Administration recommends the Board approve the listed support staff personnel to be rehired for the 2016/17 school year only.

2016‐17 Only  Name  Position  Building  Hours Per Day 

Paraprofessional –  Special Education 

Adams, Susan  Autistic  St. Thomas Elem  7 

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3. Buildings a. Approval of Building Committee Recommendation

The Administration recommends the Board approve the Building Committee’s recommendation as listed:

1. To award the bid to Ganoe Paving for the Mountain View Elementary School basketball court/parking lot addition at a cost of $22,480.

4. Transportation a. Approval of Bid Award The Administration recommends the Board approve the Selective Transportation Bid of Robert E. Friese for the period from August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2019. (See attached sheets in Minute Book.) 5. Program

a. Adoption of Textbooks The Administration recommends the Board adopt the listed Textbooks.

1. Inspire Science 2.0 Grades K-1: McGraw Hill Education

To include 6 year bundle Notebooks/Student Centers To include 6 year Teacher Edition/Learning Centers To include 6 year Science Leveled Reader Library Centers To include Paired Read Aloud Class Sets To include Small Group Kits

Total Cost: $32,973.98

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b. Board Policy/Manual for Adoption The Administration recommends the Board adopt the listed Support Staff Manual Revision, Board Policies and Job Descriptions. (See attached sheets in Minute Book.)

1. Support Staff Manual Section (Revision) effective July 1, 2016 2. Finance – 622 GASB Statement 34 (Revised) 3. Finance – 622.1 Capital Assets (New) 4. Finance – 626 Federal Fiscal Compliance (New) 5. Finance – 626.1 Travel Reimbursement – Federal Programs (New) 6. Operations – 827 Conflict of Interest (New) 7. Job Description – Team Leader – Middle School (New) 8. Job Description – Student Council Advisor – Middle School (New) 9. Job Description – Class Advisor – Middle School (New) 10. Job Description – Pupil Services Technician (Revised)

c. Board Policy for Review The Administration recommends the Board review the listed Board policies for 30 days. (See attached sheets in Minute Book.) 1. Pupils – 203 Communicable Diseases and Immunization (Revised) 2. Pupils – 209 Health Examinations (Revised) 3. Pupils – 210.1 Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (Revised) 4. Operations – 823 Naloxone (New) 5. Job Description – Transportation Director (Revised) 6. Job Description – Business Analyst (New)

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d. Board Policies for Review Approval The Board Policy Committee recommends the Board designate as reviewed in 2016 the listed Board Policies. PUPILS SECTION

1. 200.0 Enrollment in District 2. 201.0 Admission of Students 3. 202.0 Eligibility of Nonresident Students 4. 203.1 HIV Infection 5. 204.0 Attendance 6. 204.1 Attendance of Students Who Were Suspended or Expelled

From Other School Entities 7. 205.0 Postgraduate Students 8. 206.0 Assignment Within The District 9. 207.0 Confidential Communications of Students 10. 208.0 Withdrawal From School 11. 210.2 Precautions for the Maintenance of Animals in the Classroom 12. 211.0 Student Accident Insurance 13. 212.0 Reporting Student Progress 14. 213.0 Assessment of Student Progress 15. 214.0 Class Rank 16. 215.0 Promotion and Retention 17. 216.0 Student Records with Attachment 18. 216.1 Supplemental Discipline Records 19. 217.0 Graduation/Veterans Application for Diploma 20. 218.0 Student Discipline 21. 218.1 Weapons 22. 218.2 Terroristic Threats/Acts 23. 219.0 Student Complaint Process 24. 220.0 Student Expression/Distribution and Posting of Materials 25. 221.0 Dress and Grooming 26. 222.0 Tobacco Use 27. 223.0 Use of Motor Vehicles 28. 224.0 Care of School Property 29. 225.0 Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies 30. 226.0 Searches 31. 227.0 Drugs/Alcohol 32. 228.0 Student Government

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33. 229.0 Student Fundraising 34. 230.0 Public Performances by Students 35. 231.0 Social Events and Class Trips 36. 232.0 Student Involvement in Decision-Making 37. 233.0 Suspension and Expulsion Discipline Hearing Waiver 38. 234.0 Pregnant Students 39. 235.0 Student Rights and Responsibilities 40. 235.1 Surveys 41. 236.0 Student Assistance Program 42. 237.0 Electronic Devices 43. 239.0 Foreign Exchange Student 44. 240.0 Academic Awards Program 45. 246.0 Student Wellness 46. 248.0 Unlawful Harassment/Attachment 47. 249.0 Bullying/Cyberbullying 48. 250.0 Student Recruitment 49. 251.0 Homeless Children

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e. Approval of Support Staff Manual Addition The Administration recommends the Board approve the listed addition to the Support Staff Manual effective July 1, 2016.

  3  POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING TWELVE MONTH SUPPORT STAFF PERSONNEL 

  3.1 Twelve Month Employees 

Twelve month full‐time employees and twelve month part‐time employees receive leaves in accordance with current policy.  Leaves are based on the number of daily working hours approved by the board. 

 Twelve month part‐time employees, hired on or after July 1, 2016, will receive four (4) paid holidays per year and ten (10) sick days per year with a total sick day maximum accumulation not to exceed twenty (20) days.   All other leaves will be received in accordance with current policy and based on the number of daily working hours approved by the board.  

  4. 1 Sick Leave   

Support staff working twelve months per year will be awarded twelve (12) days sick leave annually.  Nine and ten month employees will receive ten (10) days annually.    Part‐time twelve month employees hired on or after July 1, 2016 will receive ten (10) days annually.     Sick days are earned during the fiscal year July 1 through June 30.   New employees will be granted sick leave after completion of the first thirty (30) days of employment.  Sick leave will be prorated during an employee’s first and last year of employment.  An employee will be required to refund any unearned sick leave used during their final year of employment.  (For example, twelve (12) days of sick leave are allotted on July 1 and the employee uses all twelve (12) days in July.  The employee resigns or retires on July 31.  The employee would owe the district eleven (11) days.) 

 Unused sick days may be accumulated with no limits with the exception of part‐time twelve month employees hired on or after July 1, 2016 who are limited to a total sick day maximum accumulation of twenty (20) sick days. 

 

f. Approval of Services Contract The Administration recommends the Board approve a Services Agreement with Allegheny Intermediate Unit/Waterfront Learning Services for Cyber Education Program opportunities effective the 2016/17 school year.

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g. Approval of Driver’s Education Program The Administration recommends the Board approve a fee effective the 2016/17 school year of $300.00 for District-enrolled students to participate in behind-the-wheel driver’s education. There will be no cost for the online instruction. The fee for all other students who participate in the behind-the- wheel driver’s education program will be $350.00 and the online instruction will be $50.00. These students will be serviced only if spots are available after meeting the needs of Tuscarora School District-enrolled students. Note: All students will be required to pay the $50.00 fee to repeat the class. h. Approval of Technology Education/STEM Student Fee The Administration recommends the Board approve a student project fee of $10.00 for the James Buchanan Middle School grade seven and eight technology education/STEM class. i. Approval of Elementary School Assignment The Administration recommends the Board approve for the 2016/17 school year all new families registering students in the Mercersburg Elementary School attendance area be assigned to the Montgomery Elementary School. A shuttle bus will be provided by the District to transport students between Mercersburg and Montgomery Elementary Schools at no additional cost to the district. j. Use of Facility Approval The Administration recommends the Board approve the Midget Football Association use of the Mercersburg Elementary School athletic field for practices only for the 2016/17 school year. The Midget Football Association will be responsible for maintaining the facility regarding any wear and tear from their use. k. Approval of 2015/16 School Year Calendar Revision The Administration recommends the Board approve the listed changes to the 2015/16 School Year Calendar in order to maximize student reimbursement. August 19 and August 20, 2015 In-Service Days will be Act 80 Days for the Franklin County Career and Technology Center students who Attend the second semester (VoTech Group 2 PDE Calendar).

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l. Trip Requests The Administration recommends the Board approve trip requests. (See attached sheet in Minute Book.) Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, absent from room; Myers, yea; Piper, yea; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Seven to zero with one absent. J. New Business 1. Finance g. Approval of Excess Property Disposal Mr. Hawbaker moved, seconded by Mr. Myers, that the Board approve other excess property to be disposed of at the discretion of the Superintendent. The Board shall be provided a list for review. Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, yea; Myers, yea; Piper, yea; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Eight to zero. i. Approval of Purchase Mr. Heebner moved, seconded by Ms. Troupe, that the Board approve the purchase of 440 Chromebook devices and 250 cases at a cost not to exceed $87,000 from Global Data Consultants. The 350 replacement units are budgeted and the 90 units will be paid with ABG funds. Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, yea; Myers, yea; Piper, yea; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Eight to zero.

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2. Personnel b. Approval of Personnel Transfers/Change of Assignment Ms. Troupe moved, seconded by Mr. Hawbaker, that the Board approve the transfer/ assignment change of the following individuals to Tuscarora School District positions as listed effective the 2016/17 school year. PROFESSIONAL

Bain, Amy From: Intervention Specialist Teacher/Coach at Mercersburg Elementary School To: Grade two teacher at Saint Thomas Elementary School, replacing Michelle Souders who transferred to grade four at Mountain View Elementary School. Bistline, Amanda From: Kindergarten teacher at Saint Thomas Elementary School To: Intervention Specialist Teacher/Coach at Mountain View Elementary School, replacing Kristal Hollenshead who transferred to grade five at Montgomery Elementary School. Buchanan, Mona From: Grade five teacher at Montgomery Elementary School To: Grade five teacher at Mountain View Elementary School, replacing Crystal Fries who retired. Hollenshead, Kristal From: Intervention Specialist Teacher/Coach at Mountain View Elementary School To: Grade five teacher at Montgomery Elementary School, replacing Mona Buchanan who transferred to grade five at Mountain View Elementary School. Sanders, Penny From: Grade one teacher at Saint Thomas Elementary School To: Kindergarten teacher at Saint Thomas Elementary School, replacing Amanda Bistline who transferred to Mountain View Elementary School Intervention Specialist Teacher/Coach. Souders, Michelle From: Grade two teacher at Saint Thomas Elementary To: Grade four teacher at Mountain View Elementary School, replacing Karen Wingerd who retired. Wise, Karen From: Grade one teacher at Montgomery Elementary School To: Intervention Specialist Teacher/Coach at Mercersburg Elementary School, replacing Amy Bain who transferred to grade two at Saint Thomas Elementary School.

Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, no; Myers, yea; Piper, yea; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Seven to one.

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d. Approval to Offer Position

Mr. Myers moved, seconded by Mr. Heebner, that the Board give permission to offer a Tuscarora School District position to the listed individuals pending completion of Act 168 reporting required documentation.

NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATEPROFESSIONAL Strite, Emily District ESL teacher, Bachelors + 15,

Column II, Step 1, $46,388. Ms. Strite is replacing Kenneth Wagner who resigned.

The 2016/17 school year upon completion of required paperwork.

Twist, Jennifer Grade one teacher at the Saint Thomas Elementary School, Bachelors + 15, Column II, Step 1, $46,388. Ms. Twist is replacing Penny Sanders who transferred to Kindergarten at Saint Thomas Elementary School.

The 2016/17 school year upon completion of required paperwork.

Election of all employees and determination of salary level is subject to receipt of appropriate confirming credentials.

Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, yea; Myers, abstain; Piper, yea; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Seven to zero with one abstaining. h. Approval of Solicitor Mr. Myers moved, second by Ms. Troupe, that the Board approve Andrews & Beard Law Offices, 3366 Lynnwood Drive, P. O. Box 1311, Altoona, PA 16603 at an hourly rate of $130.00 for solicitor work and $160.00 for special services. (Rates remain the same as the 2015/16 school year.) Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, yea; Myers, yea; Piper, yea; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Eight to zero.

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1. Finance a. Approval of Tax Exemption Mr. Heebner moved, seconded by Mr. Myers, that the Board accept the Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption Certification for David L. Stull from real property taxes that become due on or after April 14, 2016. Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, yea; Myers, yea; Piper, yea; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Eight to zero. b. Adoption of Final General Fund 2016/17 School Year Budget – Mrs. Anne Miller presented a 2016/17 Budget PowerPoint. (See attached sheets in Minute Book.) Ms. Troupe moved, seconded by Mr. Heebner, that the Board adopt the Final General Fund 2016/17 School Year Budget as listed.

1. The Administration recommends the Board approve the mill rate for the Tuscarora School District set at 116.6478 (1.5 mill increase) mills on assessed valuation on Real Estate for the 2016/17 school year.

2. The Administration recommends the Board approve a Final General Fund Budget as proposed, as advertised and as amended, be adopted as final for the 2016/17 school year. The 2016/17 school year budget shows expenditures in the amount of $36,942,229, and

revenues in the amount of $36,630,659 and a budget deficit in the amount of $311,570.

Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, no; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, yea; Myers, yea; Piper, no; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Six to two.

c. Adoption of Final General Fund 2016/17 School Year Budget Tax Structure

Ms. Hawbaker moved, seconded by Mr. Heebner, that the Board adopt the Final General Fund 2016/17 School Year Budget Tax Structure as listed.

1. The Administration recommends the Board approve the Tuscarora School District not collect the Amusement Tax enacted the 1998/99 school year for the 2016/17 school year. The tax will remain on our books.

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2. The Administration recommends that a 1% Real Estate Transfer Tax under Act 511 be imposed for the 2016/17 School Year and that the Resolution adopted effective for the 1988/89 School Year be re-enacted without substantial change for the 2016/17 School Year. 3. The Administration recommends that the Earned Income and Net Profits Tax enacted for the School Year 1966-67 by “The Local Tax Enabling Act of 1965” and as a result of Act 511 being amended by Act 166 on December 9, 2002 at the rate of one-half of 1% on Earned Income and Net Profits of residents of the Tuscarora School District be re-enacted without substantial change for the 2016/17 School Year. 4. The Administration recommends that a discount of 2% be granted to all Tuscarora School District taxpayers paying their real estate taxes on or before September 30, 2016 and that a penalty of 10% be added to all real estate taxes paid on or after December 1, 2016. Delinquent accounts will be referred for collection to Franklin County as of January 1, 2017. 5. The Administration recommends that the Board authorize the

Board Secretary to file all tax notices with any governmental agency which may be required by law. 6. The Administration recommends the Board re-adopt the Tax Installment Plan Resolution effective the 2007/08 school year for the 2016/17 school year. 7. The Administration recommends the Board adopt the Resolution Authorizing Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Real Estate Tax Assessment Reductions for the School Year Beginning July 1, 2016. The state property tax reduction allocation for Tuscarora School District for 2016-17 is $630,105.62. The homestead and farmstead exclusion amount is $1,107. The real estate tax reduction amount applicable to each approved homestead and each approved farmstead is $129.13. Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, yea; Myers, yea; Piper, yea; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Eight to zero.

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d. Approval of Insurance Quotation Ms. Troupe moved, seconded by Mr. Myers, that Board approve the 2016/17 school year insurance quotation from Strickler Insurance, Chambersburg, PA. The Commercial Package, Business Auto, Student Accident (Compulsory) and Commercial is at a premium cost of not to exceed $100,449. Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, yea; Hawbaker, yea; Heebner, yea; Linn, yea; Myers, yea; Piper, yea; Troupe, yea. Motion carried. Eight to zero. 2. Buildings a. Electric Energy Alternatives Discussion 3. Program a. MACWell District Representative Discussion In a Motion Brought From the Floor, Mr. Blattenberger moved, seconded by Mr. Piper, that the Board approve to direct the Superintendent not to send a representative to MACWell meetings. Roll Call: Vacant Seat; Blattenberger, yea; Funk, no; Hawbaker, no; Heebner, no; Linn, no: Myers, no; Piper, yea; Troupe, no. Motion fails. Two to six, K. Items for Board Review 1. Use of Facilities (See attached sheets in Minute Book.)

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2. Course Credit Reimbursements

Name  Course  Reimbursement Amount  Institution Note

ADMINISTRATIVE 

Trusky, Aaron  Network Forensics (3 credits) 3 Credits @ 100% of $2,685.00 = $2,685.00 

Utica  Masters

PROFESSIONAL 

Beeler, Susan  Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Wilson  Masters

Bethel, Patti  Using Technology in the Secondary Math Classroom (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ up to 100% of the Shippensburg rate of $1,410.00 ($1,497.00 actual rate) = $1,410.00 

Brandman Masters

Brooks, William  Reading – Content Area (3 credits) Inclusive Education – Special Needs  (3 credits) 

6 Credits @ 100% of $2,820.00 = $2,820.00 

Wilson  Masters

Cole, Mary  Master’s Project (3 credits) 3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Wilson  Masters

Cordell, DuAnn  Google Tools for Educators (3 credits) 3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Eduspire  Masters

Cromwell, William  Google Tools for Educators (3 credits) 3 Credits @ up to 100% of the Shippensburg rate of $1,410.00 ($1,497.00 actual rate) = $1,410.00 

Eduspire  Masters

Deiseroth, Stacey  Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Wilson  Masters

Dussinger, Kaitlyn  Social Foundations of Education (3 credits) Using Assessment Guide Instruction  (3 credits) 

6 Credits @ 100% of $2,628.00 = $2,628.00 

Wilkes  Masters

Fitz, Ann  Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Wilson  Masters

Garofolo, Nicole  Foundations of Instructional Coaching (3 credits) Teacher Leadership and School Change for Instructional Coaches (3 credits) 

6 Credits @ 100% of $2,820.00 = $2,820.00 

Slippery Rock Masters

Guldin, Kristie  Google Tools for Educators (3 credits) 3 Credits @ up to 100% of the Shippensburg rate of $1,410.00 ($1,497.00 actual rate) = $1,410.00 

Eduspire  Masters

Kochinsky, Christopher 

Google Tools for Educators (3 credits) 3 Credits @ up to 100% of the Shippensburg rate of $1,410.00 ($1,497.00 actual rate) = $1,410.00     

Eduspire  Masters

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Koman, Andrew  Pennsylvania History (3 credits) 3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Shippensburg Masters

Martin, Erin  Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Wilson  Masters

Mayberry, Nicole  Theories of Teaching and Learning (3 credits) Developing Character Through the Curriculum (3 credits) 

6 Credits @ 100% of $2,820.00 = $2,820.00 

Concordia  Masters

Miller, Rebecca  Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Wilson  Masters

Myers, Heidi  Assessing Children with Exceptionalities for Curricular Decision‐Making (3 credits)

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Shippensburg Masters

Myers, Nicole  Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Wilson  Masters

Palmer, Christine  Literacy in Math Education (3 credits) 3 Credits @ up to 100% of the Shippensburg rate of $1,410.00 ($1,485.00 actual rate) = $1,410.00 

Immaculata Masters

Pine, Jaime  Creating Effective Video in the Classroom (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Brandman/Eduspire 

Masters

Poffenberger, Emily 

Contemporary Issues – Education           (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Wilson  Masters

Reeder, Kelley  Social Role of the Mass Media (3 credits) 3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Kent Univ. Masters

Simchick, Danielle  Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Wilson  Masters

Smeltzer, Sara  Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Wilson  Masters

Snyder, Ashley  Modern Elementary School Mathematics (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Ship  Masters

Wagner, Jennifer  Social Foundations of Education (3 credits) Using Assessment Guide Instruction  (3 credits) 

6 Credits @ 100% of $2,628.00 = $2,628.00 

Wilkes  Masters

Wingert, Nicholas  Intercultural Communications (3 credits)Special Education Programming and Administration (3 credits) 

6 Credits @ 100% of $2,758.00 = $2,758.00 

Wilkes  Masters

Yoder, Vanessa  Research in Special Education (3 credits) 3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Shippensburg Masters

SUPPORT STAFF 

Carbaugh, Kathy  Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 credits) 

3 Credits @ 100% of $1,410.00 = $1,410.00 

Penn State

Total reimbursement cost - $51,589.00 3. 2015/16 School Year Budget Transfers for Review (See attached sheet in Minute Book.)

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L. Adjournment Mr. Heebner moved, seconded by Mrs. Linn to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. by unanimous consent vote. _____________________________________ Larry E. Funk, Board President _____________________________________ Loretta A. Martin, Board Secretary lam 6/13/16