COUDERSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2004
Members present: Ed Babcock, Bob Benson, Carol Bernard, Linda ROLL CALL
Klingaman, David Long, Michael Heroux and Tim Watson
Members absent: Al Barry and Joe Lagrua
Others present: Brigette Dubots and Rick Angood
District employees present: Linda Hofmann, Dana Daisley,
Alanna Huck, Jack Keifer, Ernie Kuratomi, Russ Streich, George
Nuffer and Connie Benson
President Tim Watson called the meeting to order at 7:12 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.
There were no visitor comments. VISITOR COMMENTS
¨ A motion was made by David Long and seconded by Ed MINUTES APPROVED
Babcock to approve the October 25, 2004 minutes as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
¨ A motion was made by Bob Benson and seconded by Carol TREASURER’S
Bernard to approve the October 2004 Treasurer’s Report as & FINANCIAL REPORTS
presented. Roll call vote: Ed Babcock, aye; Bob Benson, aye; APPROVED
Carol Bernard, aye; Linda Klingaman, aye; David Long, aye;
Michael Heroux, aye; Tim Watson, aye.
¨ A motion was made by David Long and seconded by Bob Benson
to approve the following financial reports as presented:
General Fund/Federal Program Bills - $ 221,769.05
Capital Reserve Bills - $ 0.00
School Lunch Fund Bills - $ 2,270.47
Roll call vote: Al Barry, aye; Bob Benson, aye; Linda
Klingaman, aye; Joe Lagrua, aye; David Long, aye; Michael
Heroux, aye; Tim Watson, aye.
Mr. Nuffer distributed a Homeowner Tax Relief Act/Act 72 SUPERINTENDENT’S
of 2004 handout regarding frequently asked questions and REPORT
answers and the timeline for the 2004-2005 school year.
Mr. Nuffer and Mrs. Renziehausen visited a Wellsville, NY
school cafeteria last week to view their food court layout
with food stations. Darryl Georger, professor at
Mercyhurst College, will develop a proposed plan for our
layout at no cost to the district.
Mr. Nuffer announced that the New School Board Member Meeting
at the IU has been cancelled.
Mr. Nuffer announced that the PSBA Fall Legislative Meeting
November 8, 2004
will held at IU Nine on Wednesday, November 17 at 7 pm.
Mr. Nuffer reminded board members of the AVTS visit on Monday,
November 15 at 6 pm.
Mr. Nuffer noted that he received information today from Chris
Mattie that we have been asked in the litigation between NSU
Services vs the Department of Education, Commonwealth of PA
to inform us that the School Claim Services, LLC on behalf of
the PSBA Insurance School Leaders (that we are not a part of)
has hired the Levin Legal Group to represent them. A
resolution is necessary to gather the necessary information.
¨ A motion was made by David Long and seconded by Michael LITIGATION
Heroux to pass a resolution naming George Nuffer, Superinten- RESOLUTION
dent and Connie Benson, Secretary of the Board to be the
school’s information gathers in the lawsuit of the National
NHSU Services vs the Department of Education.
Roll call vote: Carol Bernard, aye; Linda Klingaman, aye;
David Long, aye; Michael Heroux, aye; Tim Watson, aye; Ed
Babcock, aye; Bob Benson, aye.
Mr. Nuffer noted that the Board’s Annual Organization Meeting
will be held Monday, December 6 at 7 pm. Also, the Monday,
December 27 meeting will be cancelled. All were in agreement.
Mr. Nuffer distributed a draft of the school district’s
vehicle usage regulations.
The following committees had nothing to report: COMMITTEE REPORTS
Athletic, Building, Curriculum, Legislative, Negotiations,
Personnel, Policy, Technology, Transportation
Bob Benson reminded school board members of the Vo-Tech
visitation/tour on Monday, November 15, at 6 p.m.
¨ A motion was made by David Long and seconded by Ed Babcock OLD BUSINESS
for an Addendum to the Agreement with CAEA to establish the MUSICAL PRODUCTION
salaries recommended by the administration for the Musical ADDENDUM
Production Positions as presented:
$ 1,800 - Producer/Stage Director
$ 1,300 - Musical Director/Choreographer
$ 1,300 - Orchestra Conductor
$ 800 - Performance/Rehearsal Pianist
Benefits (retirement, social security, medicare, etc) will
keep the total less than the original $6,000 proposed.
Roll call vote: Linda Klingaman, aye; David Long, aye;
Michael Heroux, aye; Tim Watson, aye; Ed Babcock, aye; Bob
Benson, aye; Carol Bernard, aye.
Mr. Nuffer briefed the board on various options for an
Elementary School security system as prepared by Hardware
Specialties Inc. with prices ranging from $7,390 to $24,298.
Michael Heroux suggested that the Building Committee seek bids
November 8, 2004
for this project.
¨ A motion was made by David Long and seconded by Linda NEW BUSINESS
Klingaman to approve the following Feeder Route Transportation FEEDER ROUTE
Contracts for 2004-2005: CONTRACTS
Janice Darrah (Hebron Center) - $5.62/day
Kevin Pelchy - $4.50/day
Roll call vote: David Long, aye; Michael Heroux, aye; Tim
Watson, aye; Ed Babcock, aye; Bob Benson, aye; Carol Bernard,
aye; Linda Klingaman, aye.
¨ A motion was made by Bob Benson and seconded by Michael PDE ON-SITE
Heroux to approve a resolution to have PDE conduct an on-site REVIEW
review. Motion carried unanimously.
No action was taken on Revised Policy No. 008 – Organization
Chart. The chart will be reworked.
¨ A motion was made by Ed Babcock and seconded by David Long 1ST READING -
to adopt the first reading of Revised Policy No. 202 – ELIGIBILITY OF
Eligibility of Non-Resident Students as presented. NON-RESIDENT
Roll call vote: Michael Heroux, aye; Tim Watson, aye; Ed STUDENTS
Babcock, aye; Bob Benson, aye; Carol Bernard, aye; Linda
Klingaman, no; David Long, aye.
¨ A motion was made by David Long and seconded by Carol 1ST READING -
Bernard to adopt the first reading of Revised Policy No. 239 – FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Foreign Exchange Students as presented. Roll call vote: STUDENTS
Tim Watson, aye; Ed Babcock, aye; Bob Benson, aye; Carol
Bernard, aye; Linda Klingaman, aye; David Long, aye; Michael
Heroux, aye.
Written reports outlining October activities were presented
by the following:
Alanna Huck – Vice-Principal
Russ Streich – Elementary Principal – Also reported that
the 6th grade musical will be Friday and Saturday, November
19 and 20.
Ernie Kuratomi – High School Principal – Also reported
that the 75th Annual FFA Banquet was held tonight.
Steve Gerner – Maintenance Supervisor
Jack Keifer – Technology Coordinator
¨ A motion was made by David Long and seconded by Linda
Klingaman to approve the following personnel items as
presented:
Approve the request from Kerry Dunn, High School CHILD REARING
Spanish Teacher, for a minimum 12 week Child-Rearing Leave KERRY DUNN
November 8, 2004
under the Family Medical Leave Act, beginning November 10,
2004.
Appoint Carla Brown to the position of Spanish Teacher at a SPANISH TEACHER
salary of $10,338.89 for 61 days. CARLA BROWN
Approve Emily Eggler as a substitute Elementary/ SUB TEACHER
Secondary Teacher for the 2004-2005 school year.
Approve Donald Hoffman as a substitute custodian SUB CUSTODIAN
for the 2004-2005 school year.
Approve Laura Gerhart as a substitute cafeteria/ SUB AIDE, ETC
playground/secretary/teacher’s aide for the 2004-2005 school
year.
Roll call vote: Ed Babcock, aye; Bob Benson, aye; Carol
Bernard, aye; Linda Klingaman, aye; David Long, aye; Michael
Heroux, aye; Tim Watson, aye.
President Watson called for an executive session after
tonight’s meeting to discuss personnel issues.
An executive session was held at the conclusion of the EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
October 25, 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.
Linda Hofmann asked if there is to be an early dismissal VISITOR COMMENTS
for Thanksgiving vacation. Yes, it is already on the school
calendar.
¨ A motion was made by David Long and seconded by Linda ADJOURNMENT
Klingaman to adjourn at 8:59 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Benson, Board Secretary