North Schuylkill Board of Directors Meeting Notes from November 14, 2018
Prior to the start of the board meeting, the Committee Meeting as a whole was held to recognize the November Students of the Month. Each of the following students was recognized by their listed teacher and presented with a Spartan Logo shirt from the School Board.
- Cameron Jones (2nd Grade) - Nominated by Ms. Moyer
- Taylor Ferrari (6th Grade) - Nominated by Ms. Pasco
- Nicole Hood (7th Grade) - Nominated by Mr. Hampton
- Zach Chowansky (11th Grade) - Nominated by Ms. Bretz
- Brady Day (11th Grade) - Nominated by STC
- Hailie Maurer (11th Grade) - Nominated by STC
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes from the previous meetings were approved.
A motion was requested and approved for the financial reports and check registers.
A motion is requested to approve the sale of the following property that has been placed in the “repository for unsold properties” and an offer received:
38-02-0247.000 – Ashland – $979.00 MOTIONED FAILED
A motion was requested to approve the sale of the following property that has been placed in the “repository for unsold properties” and an offer received:
46-02-0001.000 – Gordon – $1.00 - MOTION APPROVED
A motion was requested to approve the Private Sale of the following property that has real estate taxes that are delinquent for a period of not less than two years, and remaining unredeemed, and an offer received:
43-03-0620.000 – Frackville – $10,284.69 MOTION FAILED
A motion was requested and approved the request for use of District Facilities.
A motion was requested and approved, upon receipt of all appropriate documentation, an internship for Tyler Dean with the Guidance Department for the 2018-2019 school year during the spring.
A motion was requested and approved the issuance of permanent contracts, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Public School Code, to the following temporary professional employees who have completed three years of satisfactory service:
Scott Frew
Tyler Mutchler
Ellen Geidner`
A motion was requested and approved to accept the verbal resignation of Michelle Salukas, Special Education Aide, effective September 14, 2018.
A motion was requested and approved to accept the resignation of Heidi Engle, Part-Time Cafeteria Worker, effective October 26, 2018.
A motion was requested and approved to accept the resignation of Tracy Boyer, Part-Time Custodian, effective October 24, 2018.
A motion was requested and approved, upon receipt of all appropriate documentation, the employment of Jessica Troutman as Part-Time Cafeteria Worker at a rate of $9.75 per hour, pending a written satisfactory evaluation after a 60-day probationary period effective November 14, 2018.
A motion was requested and approved childbearing/childrearing leave request submitted by Jen Cogan, Secretary, effective on or about January 18, 2019 until on or about June 10, 2019. She will use all of her available sick and personal days and then be on unpaid FMLA Leave.
A motion was requested and approved an extension of an unpaid Medical Leave of Absence for Aimee Prosick, Part-Time Special Education Aide, until March 21, 2019.
A motion was requested and approved to ratify the North Schuylkill School District Board of Education contract agreement with the North Schuylkill Educational Support Professional Association, ESPA/PSEA/NEA, as presented to the Board, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
A motion was requested and approved a field trip request to The Muhammad Ali Training Camp, Deer Lake, PA, for local history from John Cuthie, Social Studies Teacher for PA Cultures Students, Teachers and Chaperones.
A motion was requested and approved a field trip request to Pottsville High School Auditorium, Pottsville, PA, for the Gabrielle Youth Orchestra Holiday Concert for Fourth Grade Students from Michelle Schwartz, Elementary Music Teacher for Fourth Grade Music Classes, Teachers and Chaperones.
A motion was requested and approved a field trip request to Tyson Foods, Pottsville, PA, for the YES Program from Brian Legutko, Business Education Teacher.
A motion was requested and approved, upon receipt of all appropriate documentation, the following individuals as Volunteer Wrestling Coaches for the 2018-2019 Winter Season:
Dane Tarantelli
Thomas Edwards, Sr.
A motion was requested and approved the second reading of the following policies:
124 – Alternative Instruction/Dual Credit
810.4 – Transportation of Kindergarten Students and Students Who Need Adult Supervision
A motion was requested and approved the first reading of the following policies:
121 – Field Trips
121.1 - Overnight Trips
Meeting was adjourned.