COUDERSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES – MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2004
Members present: Ed Babcock, Al Barry, Bob Benson, Carol ROLL CALL
Bernard, Linda Klingaman, Joe Lagrua, and Tim Watson
Members absent: David Long
Others present: Mike Heroux, Patricia Fessenden, Jalyn Tezik
District employees present: Steve Gerner, Jack Keifer, Ernie
Kuratomi, Marty Maiuro, George Nuffer, Brian Snyder and
Connie Benson.
President Tim Watson called the meeting to order at 7 pm CALL TO ORDER
in the Large Group Instruction Room of the Coudersport Area
Jr-Sr High School with the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag.
Marty Maiuro, Elementary Librarian, asked the Board to VISITOR COMMENTS
consider filling the library aide vacancy.
The Personnel Committee will meet Friday, August 13 to discuss
the library aide position.
Mr. Nuffer presented a plaque to David Morris for his years of
service to the District as a board member.
Interviews were held for the board vacancy in Region I.
Candidates were Patricia Fessenden, Michael Heroux and Jalyn
Tezik.
A motion was made by Al Barry and seconded by Carol Bernard MINUTES APPROVED
to approve the June 28, 2004 minutes. Motion carried
unanimously.
¨ A motion was made by Bob Benson and seconded by Al Barry FINANCIAL REPORTS to approve the following financial reports as presented: APPROVED
General Fund/Federal Program Bills - $ 118,945.19
General Fund/Federal Program Bills - $ 192,561.13
Capital Reserve Bills - $ 0.00
School Lunch Fund Bills - $ 1,561.42
School Lunch Fund Bills - $ 23.50
Activities Report – June 2004
Athletic Fund Report – June 2004
Roll call vote: Ed Babcock, aye; Al Barry, aye; Bob Benson,
aye; Carol Bernard, aye; Linda Klingaman, aye; Joe Lagrua,
aye; Tim Watson, aye.
There was no Superintendent’s Report. SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
The following committees had nothing to report: COMMITTEE REPORTS
Athletic, Building, IU Nine, Legislative, Negotiations,
August 9, 2004
Personnel, Policy, Technology and Transportation
Linda Klingaman distributed a handout detailing the July 8 and
July 29 meetings with Mr. Streich and Mr. Kuratomi.
There was no Old Business. OLD BUSINESS
President Watson adjourned the meeting to Executive Session ADJOURN TO EXEC
at 8 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. SESSION
President Watson reconvened the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
¨ A motion was made by Bob Benson and seconded by Joe Lagrua BAND UNIFORM BID
to award the bid for 54 band uniforms and accessories to AWARDED
DeMoulin Brothers & Company in the amount of $21,315.
Roll call vote: Al Barry, aye; Bob Benson, aye; Carol
Bernard, aye; Linda Klingaman, aye; Joe Lagrua, aye; Tim
Watson, aye; Ed Babcock, aye.
¨ A motion was made by Al Barry and seconded by Bob Benson VAN BID AWARDED
to award the bid for one 2005 ten passenger van and one 2005
seven passenger van to Edmond Chevrolet in the amount of
$39,298. Roll call vote: Bob Benson, aye; Carol Bernard, aye;
Linda Klingaman, aye; Joe Lagrua, no; Tim Watson, aye; Ed
Babcock, aye; Al Barry, aye.
¨ A motion was made by Al Barry and seconded by Carol Bernard EARLY ADMISSION
to grant Mackenzie Davis and Parvin Sembu early admission to TO KINDERGARTEN
Kindergarten pursuant to the evaluation and recommendation of
the school psychologist. Motion carried unanimously.
¨ A motion was made by Al Barry and seconded by Ed Babcock to APPROVE RESOLUTION
approve the Resolution on Refinancing Gym Project and Equip- ON REFINANCING GYM
ment Loan as drafted by Bond Counsel. PROJECT & EQUIP
Roll call vote: Carol Bernard, aye; Linda Klingaman, aye; LOAN
Joe Lagrua, aye; Tim Watson, aye; Ed Babcock, aye; Al Barry,
aye; Bob Benson, aye.
¨ A motion was made by Al Barry and seconded by Bob Benson to TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
approve the adoption of the textbooks in the subject areas
listed Per Section 803 of the PA School Code.
Roll call vote: Linda Klingaman, aye; Joe Lagrua, aye; Tim
Watson, aye; Ed Babcock, aye; Al Barry, aye; Bob Benson, aye;
Carol Bernard, aye.
Carol Bernard nominated Al Barry as vice-president of the
board. Joe Lagrua seconded the nomination. Carol and Joe
withdrew their nomination.
¨ A motion was made by Bob Benson and seconded by Linda AL BARRY RESIGNS
Klingaman to accept the resignation of Al Barry as treasurer. AS TREASURER
Motion carried unanimously.
¨ A motion was made by Carol Bernard and seconded by Joe AL BARRY AS VP
Lagrua to nominate Al Barry as vice-president. Motion
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carried unanimously.
¨ A motion was made by Al Barry and seconded by Linda Klinga- ED BABCOCK AS
man to nominate Ed Babcock as treasurer. Motion carried TREASURER
unanimously.
¨ A motion was made by Joe Lagrua and seconded by Al Barry to ACCEPT
accept the following resignations with regret and appreciation RESIGNATIONS
for years of service to the district:
Virginia Ayers, Library Aide at CAES
Lee Behler as a Custodian at CAES
William Moore as a Custodian at CAJ-SHS
Barbara Leber as Boys Basketball Cheerleader Coach
Roll call vote: Joe Lagrua, aye; Tim Watson, aye; Ed Babcock,
aye; Al Barry, aye; Bob Benson, aye; Carol Bernard, aye;
Linda Klingaman, aye.
¨ Joe Lagrua nominated and Al Barry seconded the JALYN TEZIK
nomination of Jalyn Tezik to fill the board position in NOMINATED
Region I.
¨ Ed Babcock nominated and Carol Bernard seconded the MICHAEL HEROUX
nomination of Michael Heroux to fill the board position in NOMINATED
Region I.
The nominations were closed.
Roll call vote: Ed Babcock, Michael Heroux; Al Barry, Jalyn
Tezik; Bob Benson, Michael Heroux; Carol Bernard, Michael
Heroux; Linda Klingaman, Michael Heroux; Joe Lagrua, Jalyn
Tezik; Tim Watson, Michael Heroux.
Michael Heroux was elected as board member from Region I and MICHAEL HEROUX
will be sworn in at the next board meeting. ELECTED
Written reports outlining June activities were presented by the
following:
Ernie Kuratomi, H.S. Principal
Russ Streich, Elementary Principal
Steve Gerner, Maintenance & Buildings & Grounds
Jack Keifer, Technology
President Watson requested the several seniors give their
senior presentations to the board. Mr. Kuratomi felt this
would be possible.
Steve Gerner thanked his summer crew for a job well done. He
also extended his congratulations to Lee Behler and Bill Moore
on their retirement.
Jack Keifer thanked Larry Goodwin and Eli Robbins for their
exceptional assistance this summer.
August 9, 2004
¨ A motion was made by Carol Bernard and seconded by Bob PERSONNEL
Benson to appoint the following individuals to their APPOINTMENTS
respective positions:
Alanna Huck, Assistant Principal (K-12), at a salary of
$50,000. (222 days)
Nicholas Klepfer, Earth & Space Science Teacher, at a
salary of $31,525. (Step 1, Bachelor)
Scott Robinson, Social Studies Teacher, at a salary of
$36,600. (Step 1, Masters +24)
Michael Fennell, Reading Specialist – Long Term Sub, at a
salary of $34,800. (Step 2, Masters)
Amy Folk, Elementary Teacher, at a salary of $32,775.
(Step 2, Bachelor)
Susan DeVaughn, Elementary School Guidance Counselor, at a
salary of $43,546. (Step 6, Masters +12) (196 days)
Roll call vote: Ed Babcock, aye; Al Barry, aye; Bob Benson,
aye; Carol Bernard, aye; Linda Klingaman, aye; Joe Lagrua,
aye; Tim Watson, aye.
¨ A motion was made by Joe Lagrua and second by Al Barry to HEAD VOLLEYBALL
accept the resignation of Kaci Daniels as Head Volleyball COACH
Coach and to appoint Patti Wilson as Head Volleyball Coach.
Roll call vote: Al Barry, aye; Bob Benson, aye; Carol
Bernard, aye; Linda Klingaman, aye; Joe Lagrua, aye; Tim
Watson, aye; Ed Babcock, aye.
¨ A motion was made by Al Barry and seconded by Joe Lagrua
to approve the following individuals as substitutes for the
2004-2005 school year:
ELEMENTARY SECONDARY
Jonathon Anderson** Jonathon Anderson**
Rosemary Babcock** Rosemary Babcock**
Sandra Boyer Connie Brown**
Jane Brady Jennifer Cavanaugh
Connie Brown** Donald Higley
Carole Evans Sharon Hough
Lois Hicks Ronald Lawrence**
Sharon Hough Susan Marzo**
Susan Marzo** Dorothy Patinka
Janel Palmatier**
Jeanne Peters
**pending receipt of emergency permit
Roll call vote: Bob Benson, aye; Carol Bernard, aye; Linda
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Klingaman, aye; Joe Lagrua, aye; Tim Watson, aye; Ed Babcock,
aye; Al Barry, aye.
¨ A motion was made by Bob Benson and seconded by Al Barry
to approve the following individuals as substitutes for the
2004-2005 school year:
CAFETERIA PLAYGROUND
Sharon Anderson Patricia Barton
Carol Dawson Carol Dawson
Kathy Drapcho Kathy Drapcho
Karen Gerber Carole Evans
Lishia Janke Karen Gerber
Bonnie Osborne Ellen Goodwin
Ruth Reeves Linda Hofmann
Shirley Roberts Lishia Janke
Robin Scelsi Bonnie Osborne
Karen VanEtten Ruth Reeves
Penny Weinhold Penny Weinhold
CUSTODIAN SECRETARY
Jason Amidon Sharon Anderson
Mervin Bowers Rosemary Babcock
Laura Gerhart Patricia Barton
Rachel Gerhart Connie Brown
Tiffany Gerhart Carol Dawson
Kelby Haskins Linda Hofmann
Lishia Janke Lishia Janke
Beth Mullin Cheryl Powell
Jacqueline Ness Ruth Reeves
Bonnie Osborne Karen VanEtten
Ross Simcoe
Jeremy Smith
Donald Switzgabel
Penny Weinhold
TEACHER’S AIDE
Sharon Anderson Linda Hofmann
Rosemary Babcock Lishia Janke
Patricia Barton Bonnie Osborne
Connie Brown Ruth Reeves
Carol Dawson Karen VanEtten
Carole Evans Penny Weinhold
Karen Gerber
REGULAR DRIVERS SUBSTITUTE DRIVERS
William Buchsenschutz Sally Bailey
Lillie Clark Ron Barker
August 9, 2004
Diane Cumby Russ Beck
Richard Dugan Tom Cleary
Dorwin Furman Rick Danner
Mike Hunt Kelly Doud
Mark Jackson Jim Flick
Jim McMichael Phyliss Flick
Robert Pekarski Joan Fragale
Mike Reeves Ken Kirkland
Tim Krise
Mary Mason
Greg McLaughlin
John Whitcomb
Melissa Whitcomb
Matt Wright
Denny Yohe
Mike Yount
Roll call vote: Carol Bernard, aye; Linda Klingaman, aye;
Joe Lagrua, aye; Tim Watson, aye; Ed Babcock, aye; Al Barry,
aye; Bob Benson, aye.
There will be a social gathering at Al Barry’s on Friday,
August 27 at 6 p.m. to welcome new board members, admini-
strators and their spouses.
An executive session was held at the conclusion of the June ANNOUNCEMENTS
28, 2004 meeting to discuss personnel.
An executive session may be held between now and the next
regularly scheduled meeting to discuss issues covered under
Section 8 of the Sunshine Law.
The next board meeting will be Monday, September 13, 2004,
7 p.m.
There were no public comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS
¨ A motion was made by Linda Klingaman and seconded by Al MOTION TO ADJOURN
Barry to adjourn at 9:36 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Benson, Board Secretary