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LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 21, 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, Mrs. Dana A.
Barry, Mrs. Marcela D. Myers, Mr. Jeffrey A. Neely, Mr. Rodney B. Nissley, Mr. Keith
E. Oellig, and Mrs. Laurie N. Reichert, as well as Dr. Sherri L. Smith, Superintendent.
Also in attendance were Student Board Representatives, Mitchell Wolfe and Ashleigh
Simpson. Ms. Rebecca D. Kline and Mrs. Renae M. Paladino were 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, Supervisor of Operations & Maintenance; Dr. Kevin White,
Director of Information & Technology Services; Mr. Todd Neuhard, High School Principal;
and Mr. David Wuestner and Mrs. Kim Ringso, High School Assistant Principals.

Also in attendance was a press representative from The Patriot-News, The Press and
Journal, and The Sun.

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Barry moved to add the names of the students in the
the high school music ensemble who performed for the Board before the meeting, be
added to the minutes. They are: Daniel Snyder, Haley Cole, Quinn Schrum, Ryan Smith,
and Cordell Martin.

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


IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It should be noted that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with Act 84
of 1986. The agenda was submitted for the Board's approval.

Dr. Smith stated there was an addition of a classified hiring added today.
Motion: Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Myers moved to approve the agenda.
Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.
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V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS

1. Dr. Smith welcomed teachers from the physical education department and Dr.
Wuestner who has been working with the group for the last two years with the
purpose of unifying the department and coming together to provide one clear
mission and purpose. They also met to collaborate in order to provide consistent
services to the students and move forward with new and exciting ideas in the field
of physical education and health. One of the most exciting things that came out of
their work is the Fitness Gram as a result of a grant written by Karen Krulock
through cooperation with NFL Play 60 program. We are able to provide Fitness
Gram as a three year pilot program with no cost. He thanked the physical
education department and Nick Amici, Kiley Strohm, and Karen Krulock, who
put together this presentation.
Mr. Amici stated their vision is To Educate and Provide the Tools Necessary for
Lifelong Wellness. He shared a video on obesity in children and explained how
the Fitness Gram program works, starting with a variety of health-related physical
fitness test that assess aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance,
flexibility, and body composition. Reports can be generated by test, class, grade,
school, district, and state level. He reviewed a sample parent report and the
benefits higher levels of fitness. The first reports will be going out the second
marking period. After three years, the cost will be $600 per school, if it is decided
to continue.
Mr. Kreiser thanked the entire department for putting the time into this as this is
another example of educators thinking outside the box at something very
worthwhile.
Dr. Smith asked the physical education teachers present to introduce themselves.
They were: Dave Gourley, Peggy Long, Roy Gesford, Heidi Stine, Patti
Achenbach, and Jen Castelic, along with the presenters, Nick Amici, Kiley
Strohm, and Karen Krulock.

2. Dr. Smith introduced Daniel Bierzonski from EI Associates who reviewed the
plans for the high school tennis court and parking lot project. It includes
relocating the tennis courts and adding additional parking in the current tennis
court area. The project, with restriping, will provide an additional 142 spaces to a
total of 527 if both alternates are taken. If approved, the bids will be advertised
with a due date of February 13, 2013 with a recommendation to the Board for the
February 18, 2013 meeting. Work could begin in March and finish by the end of
June with restriping done after the students are finished. The estimate with all
three alternates is $466,000, and without the alternates, $21,000 less.

Dr. Smith added that the tennis courts are currently in need of resurfacing. It was
an opportune time to make the move and add the much needed parking. The
money for this project will have no impact on the general budget with plans to use
the leftover funds from the Conewago project.

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VI. REPORTS

A. DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL: Mr. Kreiser reported:
In December, they had the first draft look at the 2013-2014 budget with a 7.3%
increase, but due to increased tuition district revenue, every member districts
rate will decrease. Lower Dauphins will decrease 9.8%.
Their Executive Director, Dr. Kevin Lacey announced his retirement effective
April 30, 2013.
Keith Oellig was elected Vice Chairman DCTS Joint Board.

B. HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Dr. Smith shared that
Dr. Ski had met with the Superintendents where he gave a presentation. Things
are continuing to move forward and will hopefully have a final decision at our
February Board meeting.

C. CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT: Mrs. Reichert reported:
There is a Board meeting on January 24. One of things theyll be seeing soon
is an update on negotiations with PSEA which is up in June.
She passed out a list of cyber charter school enrollments along with the cost
for each school district for the past three years. Dr. Smith pointed out we have
gone from $14,867,364.46 in 2009-10 to $23,343,609.17 in 2011-12 in the
CAIU region. There has to be something that we all have to look at
legislatively for changes in that law due to overpaying of what it costs to
educate these students in a cyber charter school. Mrs. Reichert said some of
that discussion will be on January 25 with Senator Teplitz where she will
present. One of the discussion topics is pension and charter school reform and
school funding.

D. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:
Ashleigh Simpson reported in sports:
Boys basketball is 11-5, 7-4 in the division; Girls basketball is 10-6, 7-4 in the
division; Wrestling is 4-6, 2-3 in the division; Boys swimming is 7-2, 6-0 in
the conference; Girls swimming is 4-5, 4-3 in the conference.
The field hockey coach, Linda Kreiser was named the Mideast Region Field
Hockey Coach of the Year and one of eight nominated for National Coach of
the Year.
Mitchell Wolfe reported:
The high schools Knowledge Masters Open team placed 6
th
in the state. They
are invited to go to a national competition.
The juniors just completed their biology and math Keystone exams with
scores expected in March. In May, ninth grade will take the algebra
Keystones, and tenth grade will take the algebra, literature, and biology
Keystones. Retests will be in May.
The musical is Beauty and the Beast and will be performed February 28,
March 1, 2, and 3.
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Mr. Makulas communications class received 3
rd
place in an electricity video
contest out of 155 videos. They won $5,000 for the school. Dr. White played
the video for the Board.
The Brainbuster Team aired their last taped show on January 19 which was a
victory over Palmyra. The next show will be taped against Gettysburg on
February 13
th
.
Zack Pauley, an LD life skills autistic student received his Eagle Scout Award.
Being School Board Appreciation Month, on behalf of the student body, he
thanked the Board for the efforts put forth to make sure they have a safe
environment to learn and to learn to succeed later in life.

E. CURRICULUM: Dr. Schultz turned it over to Mr. Neuhard who reviewed the
revisions to the high school program of studies, providing a 2013-2014 Course
Selection Guide for Board members. He noted this is the short version that all of
the students will receive. The full 80 page document can be found on our website,
which includes all the course descriptions.

F. LEGISLATIVE: Mrs. Barry reported:
Governor Corbet will be presenting his 2013-2014 state budget before the
Senate and the House on February 5.
The Department of Education is releasing the SPP School Performance Profile
website that will give information on academic performance and demographic
data for each school district. Each building will receive an academic
performance score based on some indicators they selected to define high
performing schools.
The House Education Committee is going to consider four bills in the near
future including HB19, HB17, HB91, and HB11.

G. SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Smith reported:
The remaining work on the Conewago project is continuing to be checked off.
The funds placed back for the building project and the traffic light have now
been reduced to 15%. These reserve funds will be in place for 18 months.
The most outstanding project is the gym floor. A meeting was held this week
with Mr. Wise, Mr. Biernowski from EI, Mr. Gnall, and the flooring
contractors and vendor where they came up with a plan of how to evaluate the
recovery of the floor and use of the floor until the end of the year with possible
replacement based on the outcome of the evaluation.
Its time to roll out our thoughts and proposals for the Field House at the
falcon fields. The project will be presented at the Lower Dauphin Falcon
Foundation Gala on January 26 as a project that there are multiple groups
working to make this field house a reality in the Spring of 2014. The
fundraising campaign will kick off in August, 2013.
The second meeting of the Dauphin county superintendents was held on
January 18. They felt it is time to get together to do some planning with each
other and look at how they can support each other. Fridays discussions were
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on technology resources and collaboration on software, hardware, professional
development and services. They came up with four targeted projects to be
looked at this spring.
She will be providing testimony to the Senate on January 23 on special
education funding for Lower Dauphin and PASA.
The Lower Dauphin Falcon Foundation Gala is this Saturday, January 26. She
encouraged everyone to come out and enjoy the fun while raising funds for our
students and meet and collaborate with many community members in a fun
environment.
A resolution is being presented to stay within the index for our budget. There
have been no changes since we have not heard anything from the governors
budget which will be presented on Feb. 5. He is expected to come forward
with a PSERS plan.


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 December 17, 2012,
were forwarded in advance to all members of the Board of Directors.

2. FISCAL ITEMS

a. BILLS
The bills for December 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 Account $ 3,867,248.95
including two payrolls amounting to
$2,054,714.70; a quarterly wire to PSERS
in the amount of $566,743.84; and four
Highmark medical wires totaling $317,724.90

(2) Activity Account $ 25,707.45

(3) Athletic Account $ 23,585.91

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(4) Cafeteria Account $ 296,408.64

(5) Construction Account $ 203,644.71

(6) Capital Reserve Account $ 0.00

(7) Capital Contingency Account $ 0.00


b. TAX EXONERATIONS

Real Per Capita
Municipality Estate 511 & 679 Occup. 511

Conewago $ 670.49 $ 33.00 $ 1,000.00
East Hanover $ 688.56 $ 55.00 $ 3,575.00
Hummelstown $ 17,830.56 $ 66.00 $ 1,745.50
Londonderry $ 23,804.17 $ 187.00 $ 4,950.00
South Hanover $ 309.81 $ 77.00 $ 3,850.00

TOTAL $ 43,303.59 $ 418.00 $ 15,220.50


3. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL ISSUES:

a. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SUBSTITUTE LIST

The following individuals were recommended:

PROFESSIONAL

ADDITIONS:

Megan Goodman Music
Shelly Miller Elementary
Jaclyn Purcell Social Studies
John Radkiewicz III Social Studies
Shannon Shaffner Elementary
Maggie Troutman Elementary, Mid Level Science
Emergency Certified:

David Siwert


DELETION:
Aaron Magaro

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b. EMPLOYMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL

Steve Alcorn Softball - HC $5,306
Doug Baker Volleyball Asst. - B $3,147
Mark Beaver Track Asst. - JH $2,085
Jon Butler Track 1st Asst. $2,882
Ron Collier Baseball 1st Asst. $3,745
Ben Cooper Lacrosse Asst. - B $2,688
Mary Dell Track Asst. - JH $1,587
David Dickson Track Asst. - HS $3,470
Dan Ebright Softball Asst. - HS $2,199
Katherine Farber Softball Asst. $2,647
David Fracella Baseball Asst. - HS $3,034
Stacy Garber Lacrosse Asst. - G $2,908
Roy Gesford Soccer Asst. - G. - JH $2,388
David Gourley Baseball Asst. - HS $2,199
Steve Grubb Track Asst. - HS $3,403
Robert Hooten Track Asst. - HS $3,470
Jennifer Kastelic Soccer - HC - JH - G $1,939
Ken Kulina Baseball - HC $6,387
Peggy Long Tennis - HC - B $3,471
Barry Lopatic Track Asst. - JH $2,478
David Machamer Volleyball - HC - B $5,242
Michael Masorti Tract - HC - JH $3,056
Gregg Miller Track - HC - HS $5,306
Charles Nelson Tennis Asst. - B $2,164
Lori O'Neal Track Asst. - HS $2,848
Mike Rowe Soccer - HC - B - JH $1,939
Richard Vickroy Lacrosse - HC - B $4,516
Nicole Warner Softball Asst. - HS $2,067
Revised

Carrie Zelko Swimming $5,306
David Johnson Swimming Asst. $2,869


4. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

a. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION

It was recommended that homebound instruction be provided for
seven students based on medical certification.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the
consent calendar as recommended.

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



B. FISCAL

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

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Barry moved to approve the
treasurer's report for the period of December 1, 2012 to
December 31, 2012 as presented.

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


2. RESOLUTION #2013-01, PROPERTY TAX LIMITED TO INDEX
Resolution #2013-01 was attached. This resolution limits the tax increase
to the index of 2.0% set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Myers moved to approve
Resolution #2013-01 as presented.

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


3. HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT PROJECT

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Myers moved to authorize the administration
and the architect, EI Associates, to release the project for bidding.

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





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4. PERMISSION TO SELL USED EQUIPMENT


Items For Sale Price (or best offer)
1. Gas Ranges $30.00 each
2. Steam Pressure Washer $75.00
3. Ford F150 Truck 4 x 4 $800.00
4. Ford Van $300.00
5. Three Wheel Gas Utility Tractor $100.00
6. J.D. Rear Tine Tiller $150.00
7. Ford Panel Van $200.00
8. Ford 20' Box Truck w/Lift Gate $500.00
9. Electric Music Keyboards $20.00 each
10. Electric Food Mixer $150.00
11. 3' x 6' Folding Tables $5.00 each
12. Student Desks and Chairs $5.00 each
13. Three Point Hitch Woods Finish Mower 7' $100.00
14. Airwick Floor Wax 5 gal. pails, 7 pails $5.00 each
15. GE Electric Range $20.00

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Barry moved to approve the
advertisement and sale of the used equipment as presented.

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


C. PERSONNEL

1. RETIREMENT ADMINISTRATIVE

a. Ronald R. Wise, Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance, District
Administration Center. Effective: March 31, 2013. (33 Years)

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Barry moved to approve the
retirement of the individual as presented.

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


2. RETIREMENT CLASSFIED

a. Cindy I. Wise, Assistant Business Manager and School Board
Treasurer, District Administration Center. Effective: March 31, 2013.

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b. Thomas E. Wright, Technology Support, District Administration
Center. Effective: February 28, 2013.

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

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


3. RESIGNATON PROFESSIONAL

a. Emily Artz, Classroom Teacher, Londonderry Elementary School.
Effective: January 28, 2013. Reason: Personal.

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

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


4. CHILD REARING LEAVE PROFESSIONAL

a. Sarah Langan, Classroom Teacher, Conewago Elementary School.
Approximately six weeks after February 28, 2013 through approximately
May 9, 2013.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Neely moved to approve the child
rearing leave as presented.

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


5. EMPLOYMENT - PROFESSIONAL

a. Jennifer S. Bean, Long-term Substitute, Guidance Counselor, East
Hanover Elementary School. Effective: approximately March 5, 2013
through the end of the 2012-2013 school year. Salary: $42,561 prorated.

b. Courtney M. Detweiler, Long-term Substitute, Classroom Teacher,
Londonderry Elementary School. Effective: January 23, 2013 through
the end of the 2012-2013 school year. Salary: $42,561 prorated.



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

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


6. EMPLOYMENT - CLASSIFIED

a. Jessica DeHart, Lower Dauphin Falcon Foundation Program
Mobilizer. Effective: February 1, 2013. Salary: $6,000.

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

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


7. APPOINTMENT OF CENSUS TAKERS FOR 2013

Denise Downing* 127 S. Walnut St., Hummelstown
Cheryl Holt* 323 Meadow Ln., Hershey
Pattie Holley* 7809 Appleby Rd., Hbg.
Diane Hoffman * 914 S. Meadow Ln., Palmyra
Roger Hoffman* 914 S. Meadow Ln., Palmyra
Melissa Hoffman 914 S. Meadow Ln., Palmyra
Carole Stoltz* 235 N. Duke St., Hummelstown
Barbara Carlton* 200 Townsend Dr., Hummelstown
John Schneider* 866 Hickory Ln., Middletown
Kelly Kugler* 245 E. 2nd St., Hummelstown
Brenda Peffley* 279 E. Canal St., Hershey
Christel Dippery* 238 E. 2nd St., Hummelstown
Steve Acker* 1800 Brentwood Dr., Middletown
Jaime Witmer 7405 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Harrisburg
*Indicates previous LD census experience


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

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



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D. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

1. PROPOSED 2013-2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR

A proposed 2013-2014 school calendar is presented for approval. The
calendar includes 180 student days and 9 (8 scheduled) teacher in-service
days.
Motion: Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the
proposed 2013-2014 school calendar as presented.

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


2. REVISIONS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES
FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the
revisions to the high school program of studies as presented.

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


3. AUTHORIZATION TO REVIEW DRUG TESTING POLICY 123.2

Motion: Mrs. Barry and Mr. Oellig moved to authorize the District
Administration to grant waivers to student athletes under the mandatory
Drug Testing Policy 123.2 for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year
and to assemble a committee to review the current Policy and to make
recommendations to the board for revising/improving the policy.

Vote: Six members (Barry, Kreiser, Neely, Nissley, Oellig, and
Reichert) voted aye. One member (Myers) vote nay. The motion was
approved.


E. OTHER


VIII. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS' CALENDARS

February 4, 2013 7:00 p.m. Work Session
February 18, 2013 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
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B. ADVISEMENTS

1. VOLUNTEER COACHES
The following individuals will be serving as a volunteer coach for the
specified sport for the 2012-13 school year. Each has been approved by
the athletic director, head coach, and principal.
Baker Kensinger Baseball
Brad Strohm Baseball
Ron Gourley, Jr. Baseball
Ryan Schwartz Baseball
Scott Yoder Baseball
Cory Strittmatter Lacrosse - B
Larry Thomas Lacrosse - B
Max Hauck Lacrosse - B
Scott Livengood Lacrosse - B
Alix Hoerner Lacrosse - G
Jen Hess Lacrosse - G
Laura Kastelic Soccer - G
Jen Alger Softball
Kim Naccarato Softball
David Hollen Track
James Pagana Track
Mark Stremmel Track
Matt Shuey Track
Mike Weir Track
Nicco Dalpiaz Track
Heidi Stine Volleyball - B
Jake Kreider Volleyball - B
Tyler Cogan Volleyball - B


C. DISTRIBUTIONS



IX. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Neely moved to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.

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


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Dr. Smith stated an executive session was held prior to this meeting to discuss a personnel issue.
An executive session followed this meeting for the purpose of discussing custodian negotiations.

Respectfully submitted,



Sharon K. Hagy
Board Secretary