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LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 18, 2013



I. CALL TO ORDER
The Lower Dauphin School Board met this evening at 7:00 p.m. in its regular session at
the District Administration Center with President Todd M. Kreiser presiding.

II. OPENING CEREMONY
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. ROLL CALL
Responding to Roll Call were Board Members, Mr. Todd M. Kreiser, Ms. Rebecca D.
Kline, Mrs. Marcela D. Myers, Mr. Jeffrey A. Neely, Mr. Keith E. Oellig, Mrs. Renae M.
Paladino, and Mrs. Laurie N. Reichert, as well as Dr. Sherri L. Smith, Superintendent.
Mrs. Dana A. Barry was absent.

Staff members present included Dr. Robert Schultz, Assistant to the Superintendent; Mrs.
Michelle D. Shuler, Business Manager; Ms. Debra Karlin, Director of Human Resources;
Mr. Andrew McCrea, Director of Pupil Services; Mr. James Hazen, Community
Relations Coordinator; Mr. Ronald Wise and Mr. David Marshall, Supervisor of
Operations & Maintenance; Dr. Kevin White, Director of Information & Technology
Services; and Mr. Todd Neuhard, High School Principal.

Also in attendance was a press representative from The Sun.


IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It should be noted that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with Act 84
of 1986. The preliminary agenda with additions and deletions as discussed at the work
session on March 4, 2013 was submitted for the Board's approval.

Dr. Smith stated the following additions were made since the work session: Items I.1,
resignation of a board member; J.3., high school parking lot bids; K.3 and K.6, personnel
changes; K.7, contract ratification for AFSCME custodial contract; K-8, employment of
superintendent; and L.1, expulsion resolution.

Dr. Smith announced an executive session was held the evening of March 14, 2013 to
meet with our solicitor for legal issues, and there was also an executive session held prior
to this meeting to discuss contract issues and a student issue.

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Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the agenda with additions,
deletions, and corrections made to the preliminary agenda on March 4, 2013.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.


V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS
Dr. Smith welcomed Dave Marshall, the districts new Supervisor of Operations and
Maintenance; Brian Schell who is visiting for a course requirement; and attorney, Brook
Say from Stock and Leader.

VI. REPORTS

A. DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL: Mr. Oellig reported:
At their March 13 meeting, they heard a report from Mrs. Johnson, the retail sales
and marketing instructor and toured their store. Mr. Brightbill reported on their
2013 Buildings Construction Cares project that they did in North Carolina where
they replaced five rooms in five days. They looked at the food service and lunch
polices and also approved HVAC units for auto body. They are looking at placing
a school marquee in front of the school. The school calendar was approved. Mr.
Kreiser added they advertised for an assistant executive director and are getting
ready for a second round of interviews.

B. HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Mrs. Paladino provided
handouts from the February 27 meeting. The capital expenditures and the HACC
amended sponsorship agreement were reviewed. The full delegate body board will
meet on March 26. The agreement outlines how the monies will be changed for
the next four years. This will be reviewed at the meeting and also vote on a chair
for the delegate committee. They will also go over the details of the capital outlay
and operating district contribution. If this agreement passes, there will be no vote
needed for four years. She invited all to attend the meeting on March 26 from 6-
7:00 p.m. at the Cooper Student Center, Rom 204.

C. CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT: Mrs. Reichert reported:
As far as she knows, Capital Area School for the Arts is changing to a charter
school. The contract with CAIU and CASA ends June 30, 2013. The lease
will then be paid by the monies through the charter school, passed through the
CAIU, to pay the Strawberry Square lease. Temple University will have the
space for the academics. They are working out a plan for the students who are
juniors to finish the program in their senior year. Beyond that, they are
working at allowing students attend based on availability on a half-time basis
for the arts. In forecasting attendance, they are looking at a goal of 160 for
2013-14; 180 for 2014-15; and 200 for 2015-16.
There is only one student enrolled in Bridgescape, the CAIUs attempt at a
non-traditional schooling, similar to LDs Falcon Academy, taking kids who
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dropped out of school and are now returning to get their GED or diploma.
There will be discussion at the board meeting on if it should proceed.
There is also the question of if the drivers ed program should continue since
only Halifax and Millersburg using their program. Everyone else either does
their own or uses outside contractors.
They are still trying to collect 1.2 million dollars from Steelton Highspire SD
that is owed to the CAIU.

D. CURRICULUM: Dr. Schultz reported:
The state assessments for grades 3-8 were started. The writing window
opened on March 11; the math and reading window will open on April 8; and
science will be the week of March 22. The Keystone exams wont start at the
high school until the week of May 13 for those enrolled in algebra, literature
and biology and any of those students who werent proficient or advanced on
the the winter wave.
The Department of Education postponed the release of the the school
performance profile. The release date had been scheduled for April, but has
been pushed back until the fall of 2013. The baseline for all of the closing the
achievement gap scores will be the current 2012-13 scores.

E. LEGISLATIVE: In Mrs. Barrys absence, Dr. Smith reported the house passed
a special education subcommittee to evaluate special education funding. They
will not put a commission together to study it. Hopefully in 2014-15 they start
moving forward. Mrs. Myers added that there were two testimonies by PSBA on
mandate relief for HB 35 and for charter schools, HB 618 and 759. There is also a
house resolution 53 out there to establish a commission to examine the issue of
school safety. The Region 6 Legislation meeting is March 20, 6:30 p.m. at
PSBA.

F. SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Smith reported:
They are working on the next round of budget meetings with the hope of bring
a preliminary look by the end of April.
An incredible open house was held on March 11 for new potential teachers.
She gave kudos to Mrs. Karlin. They saw over 300 potential employees who
are very eager for jobs, but the sad part is that there are not enough positions
for all the passionate people they met.
The Mini-thon is Friday, March 22. She invited board members to experience
this heartwarming experience.
On Saturday, March 23, there will be a Music Open House at the middle
school from 1:00-4:00, co-sponsored by the Lower Dauphin Falcon
Foundation. There will be performers from all levels from elementary to high
school. It will be a fantastic day.



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VII. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
By notice of the President, the following action items suggest a roll call vote. You will be
recorded as voting in the affirmative for the motion unless you say "nay" or "I abstain".
Board Members are further advised that they must publicly announce and disclose the
nature of any conflict of interest before the vote on the matter is taken and file the
appropriate form with the Secretary of the Board.

A. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held February 18, 2013, the
record of the March 4, 2013 work session were forwarded in advance to all
members of the Board of Directors.

2. FISCAL ITEMS

a. BILLS
The bills for February which were presented for Board approval are
chargeable against the funds and accounts indicated. The list of
bills recommended was provided prior to the regular meeting.

(1) General Fund Acct. $ 3,857,680.16
Including two payrolls amounting to
$2,053.709.17 and five Highmark
Medical wires totaling $313,602.49

(2) Activity Account $ 22,331.47

(3) Athletic Account $ 6,306.72

(4) Cafeteria Account $ 183,085.91

(5) Construction Account $ 154,727.59

(6) Capital Reserve Account $ 0.00

(7) Capital Contingency Account $ 0.00








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b. TAX EXONERATIONS

Real Per Capita
Municipality Estate 511 & 679 Occup. 511

Conewago $ 0.00 $ 55.00 $ 2,083.62
East Hanover $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 2,475.00
Hummelstown $ 0.00 $ 33.00 $ 550.00
Londonderry $ 0.00 $ 176.00 $ 7,975.00
South Hanover $ 0.00 $ 121.00 $ 3,025.00

TOTAL $ 0.00 $ 385.00 $ 16,108.62


3. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL
ISSUES:

a. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SUBSTITUTE LIST

The following individuals were recommended:

PROFESSIONAL

ADDITIONS:

Emily Artz Elementary, Special Education
Britney Carroll Elementary
Kayla Engle Elementary, Special Education
Katie Fields Art
Steven Flom Health/Physical Education
Luke Gawron Art
Deborah Lovelidge Elementary
Douglas Nyce

Music K-12, English 7-12, Social Studies 7-12



4. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

a. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION

It was recommended that homebound instruction be provided for
three students based on medical certification.


END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the
consent calendar as recommended.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.



B. PERSONNEL

1. RESIGNATION BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

a. Rodney B. Nissley, School Director, Region II. Effective:
March 14, 2013. Reason: Personal.

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Reichert moved to accept the
resignation of the individual as presented.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.



C. FISCAL

1. TREASURER'S REPORT
It was recommended that the Board approve the treasurer's report for the
month of February. The treasurer's report was provided prior to the
regular meeting.

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the
treasurer's report for the period of February 1, 2013 to February 28, 2013
as presented.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.


2. CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT PROPOSED 2013-14
FINAL GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET

A copy of the proposed 2013-14 CAIU budget was presented for approval.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Neely moved to approve the propsed
2013-14 CAIU budget as presented.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.

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3. HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT PROJECT BIDS

Bids were opened on March 13, 2013. The following bid was
recommended:

Site Construction

Handwerk Construction Base Bid $415,523

Alternate S-1 $4,387
Electrical Construction

SP Construction & Design Base Bid $62,569

Alternate E-1 $10,900

Total $493,379

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the high
school parking lot project bids as recommended.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.



C. PERSONNEL

1. RETIREMENT PROFESSIONAL

a. Timothy A. Bartholomew, Classroom Teacher, Nye Elementary
School. Effective: End of the 2012-13 school year. (33 Years)

b. Frank C. Crawford, Classroom Teacher, East Hanover Elementary
School. Effective: End of the 2012-13 school year. (34 Years)

c. Nadine Y. Espenshade, Grade 6 Teacher, Middle School.
Effective: End of the 2012-13 school year. (33 Years)

d. Dodie J. L. Etter, Social Studies Teacher, High School. Effective:
end of the 2012-13 school year. (34 Years)

e. Randy A. Garrett, Elementary Guidance Counselor. Effective: end
of the 2012-13 school year. (26 Years)

f. Susan M. Gourley, Health/Physical Education Teacher, High
School. Effective: end of the 2012-13 school year. (30 Years)

g. Deborah L. Hess, Classroom Teacher, East Hanover Elementary
School. Effective: End of the 2012-13 school year. (35 Years)
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h. Thomas Knackstedt, School Social Worker, Price School.
Effective: End of the 2012-13 school year. (32 Years)

i. Elizabeth A. Kreider, Classroom Teacher, Conewago Elementary
School. Effective: End of the 2012-13 school year. (22 Years)

j. Donna M. Kumpf, Speech Clinician, Londonderry Elementary
School. Effective: End of the 2012-13 school year. (32 Years)

l. Peggy L. Long, Health/Physical Education Teacher, High School.
Effective: End of the 2012-13 school year. (34 Years)

m. Debra L. McKee, Mathematics Teacher, High School. Effective:
End of the 2012-13 school year. (35 Years)

n. Lisa A. Meyer, Music Teacher, East Hanover Elementary School.
Effective: End of the 2012-13 school year. (36 Years)

o. James Neidinger, Music Teacher, Londonderry Elementary School.
Effective: End of the 2012-13 school year. (35 Years)

p. Edward C. Neiswender, Health/Physical Education Teacher,
Middle School. Effective: End of the 2012-13 school year. (35 Years)

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Neely moved to approve the
retirement of the individuals as presented.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.


2. RETIRMENT CLASSIFIED

a. Nancy R. Gamber, Secretary of Disbursements/Printing, District
Administration Center. Effective: June 30, 2013 (28 Years).

b. Kenneth E. Hess, Custodian, East Hanover Elementary School.
Effective: June 7, 2013. (36 Years)

c. Ella A. Smith, Secretary to the Assistant to the Superintendent,
District Administration Center. Effective: June 7, 2013. (26 Years)

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Neely moved to approve the
retirement of the individuals as presented.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.
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3. RESIGNATION CLASSIFED

a. Courtney N. Dentler, Instructional/Recess Aide, East Hanover
Elementary School. Effective: March 4, 2013. Reason: Personal.

b. Kari R. Shaffer, Computer Lab Aide, South Hanover Elementary
School. Effective: March 6, 2013. Reason: Personal.

c. Gwen S. Vares, Special Education Paraeducator, South Hanover
Elementary School. Effective: March 28, 2013. Reason: Personal.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Myers moved to accept the
resignation of the individuals as presented.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.


4. CHILD REARING LEAVE PROFESSIONAL

a. Michelle Kullman, Classroom Teacher, Nye Elementary School.
Effective: The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd marking periods of the 2013-2014
school year.

b. Stephanie Zahora, Classroom Teacher, Conewago Elementary
School. Effective: 2013-2014 school year.

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the child
rearing leaves as presented.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.


5. EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONAL

a. Stephanie N. Kofroth, Long-term Substitute, Classroom Teacher,
Conewago Elementary School. Effective: February 28, 2013
through May 20, 2013. Salary: $42,561 prorated.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Oellig moved to approve the
employment of the individual as presented.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.



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6. EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFIED

a. Amanda Buse, Instructional/Recess Aide, East Hanover
Elementary School. Effective: March 20, 2013. Hourly rate: $9.25.

b. Kelly Colletti, Computer Room Aide, South Hanover Elementary
School. Effective: March 19, 2013. Hourly rate: $10.30.

c. Michelle Laychock, Library Aide, South Hanover Elementary
School. Effective: March 19, 2013. Hourly rate: $9.50.

d. Cheryl A. Stine, Instructional/Recess Aide, South Hanover
Elementary School. Effective: TBD. Hourly rate: $9.25.

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the
employment of the individuals as presented.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.


7. CONTRACT RATIFICATION AFSCME LOCAL 1086

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the
Collective Bargaining Agreement effective July 1, 2013 through June 30,
2016 as negotiated with AFSCME 1086 and discussed in prior executive
sessions.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.


8. EMPLOYMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to elect Dr. Sherri L.
Smith as District Superintendent for a further term of (5) years
commencing on July 1, 2013 and ending on June 30, 2018 and approve the
employment agreement dated march 18, 2013 attached to the minutes as
Exhibit A.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.






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D. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

1. EXPULSION RESOLUTION #2013-02
Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Myers moved to approve Resolution
#2013-02 as presented.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.


D. OTHER

1. STAFF RECOGNITION
Dr. Smith presented Mr. Ronald Wise with a district retirement plate as a
token of appreciation for his 33 years of service to the district mostly as
Supervisor of Operations & Maintenance. She also presented a retirement
plate to Mrs. Cindy Wise for her almost 19 years of employment at Lower
Dauphin, most recently as Assistant Business Manager and Board Treasurer.



VIII. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS' CALENDARS

April 1, 2013 7:00 p.m. Work Session
April 15, 2013 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting

B. ADVISEMENTS

1. Volunteer Coaches
The following individuals will be serving as volunteer coaches for the
specified sport for the 2012-13 school year. Each has been approved by
the athletic director, head coach, and principal.

Jordan Dodson Girls Lacrosse
Laura Dupler Girls Lacrosse


C. DISTRIBUTIONS





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IX. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: Mrs. Marcela and Mrs. Reichert moved to adjourn at 7:58 p.m.

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.

Respectfully submitted,



Sharon K. Hagy
Board Secretary