Agenda 2010-08-23
YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2010 – 7:30 PM
RONALD H. PROVARD EDUCATION CENTER
BOARD ROOM
A G E N D A
I. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. CALL TO ORDER – Mr. DeHaas
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion and Action on Board Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of July 26, 2010 and the Planning Committee Meeting of August 9, 2010. [Approve as submitted/ corrected]
B. TREASURER’S REPORT – Mr. Miller
[Consent Agenda: Would any board member like any of these items considered separately or are there any questions on any of these items. If not, a motion to approve the below-mentioned items; second; and vote]
1. Approval of Treasurer’s Report as of 7/31/10 [File for audit]
The Treasurer’s Report and Summary Report are provided.
(The report is also available on the website: www.yssd.org, School Board, School Board Treasurer Report)
2. Approval of Fund Account Reports Showing Balance as of 7/31/10
a.
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Athletic Fund
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$5,212.60
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b.
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Food Service Fund
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$212,912.45
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c.
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Capital Reserve Fund
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$460,267.01
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d.
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Capital Projects Fund – Bond Series of 2006 & 2007
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$6,147,308.12
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3. Payment of Bills
a.
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General Fund – 2010-2011
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$1,223,916.15
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b.
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Food Service Fund
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$32,085.42
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c.
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Athletic Fund
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$26,109.63
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d.
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Capital Reserve Fund
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$67,102.63
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e.
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Capital Projects Fund – Bond Series of 2006 & 2007
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$1,100,566.19
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C. PUBLIC COMMENT
II. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. DeHaas
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board met in executive session following the Regular Monthly Meeting of July 26, 2010 and prior to the Planning Committee Meeting of August 9, 2010 for the purpose of discussing personnel and/or legal issues.
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Orban
A. ENROLLMENT REPORT. The enrollment report with preliminary information is provided.
B. NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS. The administration recommends the approval of the admission request for the following non-resident students at the annual tuition rate of $5,498.80 which is pro-rated based upon half-day attendance in Kindergarten:
Student No. 211967 Kindergarten
Student No. 210340 Kindergarten
[Motion and Vote]
C. REVIEW OF THE “ALL HAZARDS SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN”. Dr. Merkle will provide an overview.
IV. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Mr. Smith
V. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Shaffer
A. The Personnel Committee Report listing resignations is provided.
CONSENT AGENDA: You have before you the Personnel Report which includes employment, request for leave of absence, intramural coaches and non-paid volunteer coaches for fall 2010-11, reappointment of extracurricular positions for 2010-11, substitute teachers for 2010-11 and guest teachers for 2010-11. Would any board member like any of these items considered separately or are there any questions on any of these items. If not, the chair moves approval of the below-mentioned items; vote.
B. EMPLOYMENT
1. Recommend the employment of Amanda Frill as a full time substitute for the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year as a learning support teacher for Jessica Barley at the East York Elementary School, at the salary of $45,520 (Step 1 of the Bachelor’s Degree Schedule) to be prorated based upon her employment.
2. Recommend the employment of Jeannie Perin-Bryan as a part-time Health Room Assistant at the middle school and high school, at the hourly rate of $19.45, effective for the 2010-2011 school year.
3. Correction – Recommend employment of Claire McMillion as a Classroom Assistant at the high school effective for the 2010-2011 school year at the hourly rate of $16.25. (NOTE: Mrs. McMillion was hired at the July 2010 meeting at the hourly rate of $16.40 in anticipation of the board approval of the increase for support personnel. The correction reflects the change made by the Board.)
4. Recommend appointment of Thomas Lerew as High School Musical Choral Director at the salary of $1,013* which represents Step 2 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
*½ Position / ½ Salary
5. Recommend appointment of Marcella Oathout as National English Honor Society Advisor at the salary of $318 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
6. Recommend appointment of Lindell Gladfelter as French Honor Society Advisor at the salary of $530 which represents Step 4 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
7. Recommend appointment of Heather Kinneman as Spanish Honor Society Advisor at the salary of $318 which represents Step 1 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
8. Recommend appointment of Kathy Falatovich as German Honor Society Advisor at the salary of $530 which represents Step 4 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
9. Recommend appointment of Ashley Thrush as National Tri-M Music Honor Society Advisor at the salary of $451 which represents Step 3 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
10. Recommend appointment of Brett Spahr as High School Band Front Director at the salary of $2,624 which represents Step 4 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
11. Recommend appointment of Amanda Shouck as Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach at the salary of $3,342.00 which represents Step 4 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
12. Recommend appointment of Melissa Martin as Co-coach of Middle School Cheerleading at the salary of $751 (1/2 salary) which represents Step 2 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
13. Recommend appointment of Rebecca Flynn as Co-coach of Middle School Cheerleading at the salary of $751 (1/2 salary) which represents Step 2 of the Extracurricular Salary Schedule.
14. Recommend the employment of Venus Richard as a Substitute Food Service Employee at the hourly rate of $8.80, effective for the 2010-2011 school year.
15. Recommend the employment of Darlene Brenneman as a Substitute Food Service Employee at the hourly rate of $8.80, effective for the 2010-2011 school year.
C. REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1. Recommend the Board approve the request of Emily Dietrich, 2nd grade teacher at Indian Rock Elementary School, for a short-term disability leave starting on or about December 20, 2010 followed by a family medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, followed by an unpaid leave of absence through June 10, 2011. Mrs. Dietrich will be returning to her position at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year.
D. INTRAMURAL COACHES AND NON-PAID VOLUNTEER COACHES FOR FALL 2010-11
Varsity Football Volunteer
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J.P. Shaffer
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Varsity Football Volunteer
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Jeff Pflaum
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Varsity Football Volunteer
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Richard Muldrow
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Varsity Football Volunteer
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Matt Snyder
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9th Grade Football Volunteer
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Jeremy Blount
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7th & 8th Grade Football Intramural Rate
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Brent Barley
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7th & 8th Grade Football Volunteer
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Tyler Knaub
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7th & 8th Grade Football Volunteer
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Nathan Ruhl
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7th & 8th Grade Football Volunteer
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Anthony Moats
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Cross Country Volunteer
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Lori Cherry (McGill)
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Cross Country Volunteer
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Justin Krebs
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Cross Country Volunteer
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Walt Schrading
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Cross Country Volunteer
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Dan Jacobs
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Cross Country Volunteer
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Judy Stewart
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Cross Country Volunteer
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Jonathan Oestereich
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Girls Tennis Volunteer
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Scott Toman
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Boys Soccer Volunteer
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Nathan Hoover
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Girls Volleyball Volunteer
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Mark Guyer
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Girls Volleyball Volunteer
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Seane Krinock
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E. REAPPOINTMENT OF EXTRACURICULAR POSITIONS FOR 2010-11
Middle School:
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Show Choir (Sounds of Tomorrow
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Cynthia Abeles
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High School:
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Pit Orchestra *
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Ashley Thrush
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Newspaper Advisor
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Elizabeth Bedell
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Yearbook Advisor
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Marcella Oathout
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* ½ Position / ½ Salary
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F. 2010-11 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Jeanne Addison
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Kevin Hartnett
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Dana Rodriguez
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Elizabeth Arzt
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Amber Heaps
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Courtney Ruby
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Paula Bauer
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Nicole Heiland
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Leah Russell
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Jessica Becker
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Alicia Heist
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Dianna Sauder
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Catherine Bellantyne
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Julie Henry
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Cheryl Saxman
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Ashley Bensel
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Darlene Henty
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Keri Schmid
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Louise Betterman
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Sharon Herwig
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Arlene Schmitt
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Judy Bowser
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Jessica Hildebrand
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Lisa Searer
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Patricia Brame
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Nancy Huttel
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Daniel Shade
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Joshua Brandstadter
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Amanda Inkrote
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Erin Shaffer
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Ryan Brenner
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Susan Joiner
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Matt Shaffer
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Brittney Brown
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George Kain
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Tarrah Shearer
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Kayla Bupp
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Ashley Keener
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Katherine Shorb
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Lauren Bupp
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Linda Keener
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Ashley Slagle
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Carolyn Buzurro
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Kathleen Kessler
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Darryl Smeltzer
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Lynn Caffrey
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Mike Ketterman
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Talyn Smiley
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Daniel Chronister
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Leonard Kopera
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Allison Smith
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Emily Clark
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Amanda Kreidler
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Jennifer Smith
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Melissa Cook
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Lindsey Largo
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Kathryn Smith
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Tammy Daugherty
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Heather Lehman
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Sarah Smyser
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Susann DeCowsky
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Betsy Lehner
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Ann Sorresso
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Laura Deller
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David Loring
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Rhianna Spahr
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Rosemarie Drusedum
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Angela Markey
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Lauren Sprenkle
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Craig Eckbold
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Kelsey May
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Hannah Stayer
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Elizabeth Fazio
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Barbara McDonald
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Whitney Stein
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Chris Flaim
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Amy Miller
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Doris Sterner
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Amy Forbes
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Andrea Miller
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Donna Stinebaugh
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Amy Ford
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Mark Miller
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Belinda Strouse
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Bonnie Fox
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Megan Miller
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Hal Stump
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Sara Friedle
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Nathan Miller
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Sharon Stutts
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Allyson Frick
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Barbara Mohr
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Delmar Sutton
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Michael Frock
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Sarah Moosebrook
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Lisa Swank
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William Fry
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Michelle Morgan
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Elizabeth Tilley
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Matthew Ganoe
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Ann Myers
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Tim Tracey
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Matthew Gaurner
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Jason Naylor
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Linda Van Giesen
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Christopher Giese
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Susan Peregoy
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Ashley Weir
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Robin Gohn
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Amanda Perko
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Jeffrey Werner
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Madison Gourley
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Jeannie Perin-Bryan
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Erin Wheeler
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Kate Gotwald
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Elaine Peterman
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Gary Whisler
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Laura Gray
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Micah Pflaum
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Bret Young
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Sandra Grove
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Susan Puglese
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Daniel Zak
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Kathi Hammels
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Erin Raulie
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Ellen Rae Zeigler
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Marta Hanahan
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Stephany Reihart
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Tracy Zimmer
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Matthew Haney
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Karen Repetto
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Susan Harmon
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Ashley Robinson
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G. 2010-11 GUEST TEACHERS
Beth Anderson
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Vernon Haas
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Michelle Price
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Carolyn Bacon
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Cathleen Holman
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Jill Raudensky
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Heather Baer
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Susan Huth
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Eric Read
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Frank Baker
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Natalie Hynoski
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Cathiusca Riccardi
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Kathleen Barnhart
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Lillian Jason
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Kristin Rodriguez
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Steven Baublitz
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Jane Johnson
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Joshua Roth
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Alan Berenstein
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Kimberly Jones
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Angela Schmiesing
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Jason Berenstein
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George Kain III
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Stephanie Sciortino
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Daisy Branin
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Iris Katz
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Brenna Seely
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Joel Branin
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Jacob Kent
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David Seydel
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Jill Brockington
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Brad Kessler
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Daniel Shade
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Tara Brosend
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Rupal Khanvazir
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Jena Sharp
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Vickie Bunch
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Karen Kline
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Margaret Shuey
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Michael Burakow
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Susan Krevetski
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Tatyana Simmers
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Susan Burd
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Nathan Krotzer
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Angie Soffer
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Todd Burroughs
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Laura Lamar
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Joseph Spataro
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Carol Bury
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Martin Lebow
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Judy Stewart
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Kenneth Cademartori
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Kimberly Linthicum
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Trudy Stoner
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Lori Cardone
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Diane Lotfy
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Belinda Strouse
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Debra Cepollina
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Tabitha Martin
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Katherine Suter
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Kristen Coakley
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Michael McCarty
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Kathleen Sweeney
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Jennifer Danczyk
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James McGuire
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Marcia Thiess
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Susann DeCowsky
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Claire Mcillion
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Rachel Thomas
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Lori DePorter
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Aimee Miller
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Vincent Timperio
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Megan Dietz
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Wendy Mingora
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Daniel Tomassone
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Mary Dinkel
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Michelle Minichino
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Thomas Tremblay
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Ryan Dixon
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Yvonne Minnick
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Kinnary Vyas
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Linda Dolinger
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Karen Mola
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Kira Wagner
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Kathleen Donahue
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Erica Myers
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Cynthia Watson
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Jerome Dyer
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Tracy Myers
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April Weber
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Stephen Eppley
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Valerie Netting
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Elaine Weinstein
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Karen Erdman
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Michelle Oerman
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Katherine Weisser
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Christine Evans
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Amy ONeil
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Robin Wenz
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Devon Fay
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William Osborne
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Charles Whitfield
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Danielle Franz
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Christopher Palm
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Jessica Zambroski-Deardorff
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Elizabeth Freed
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Robby Pantellas
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Alicia Zienkiewicz
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James Giles
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Diane Peterson
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Kimberly Zito
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Joseph Griffith
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Shane Petry
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Cara Beth Zortman
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Ann Shultis
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Kathleen Wright
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Joseph Reineberg
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Tara Pew
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VI. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Freireich
A. YORKSHIRE ELEMENTARY PROJECT UPDATE. Mrs. Freireich will provide a project update. The monthly executive summary progress report for Yorkshire is provided and Mr. Cline will be available for clarification.
B. YORKSHIRE CHANGE ORDERS. The administration recommends the approval of the following change orders for the Yorkshire Elementary School project. The individual change orders are provided.
01-080
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eciConstruction
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Change Electric Strikes
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$958.21
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01-089
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eciConstruction
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Exterior Numbers on Signs
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$794.44
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01-097
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eciConstruction
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Maywood Paving Repairs
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$9,618.83
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03-090
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George D. Boyer
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Insulate Traps above Stage
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$923.29
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05-101
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Frey Lutz
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Credit for Allowance not Used
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($14,670.00)
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06-077
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CV Services
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Raise/Relocate/Add Light Poles
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$4,979.94
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[Motion and Vote]
C. VALLEY VIEW PROJECT UPDATE. Mrs. Freireich will provide a project update. Mr. Houser will be available for any questions.
D. VALLEY VIEW PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS. The administration recommends the approval of the following change orders for the Valley View Center project. The individual change orders are provided.
01-007
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eciConstruction
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Tree Removal
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$594.13
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01-014
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eciConstruction
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Install Foundation Drain
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$3,085.89
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[Motion and Vote]
VII. PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Clancy
VIII. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT – Mr. Miller
A. The next Finance Committee is scheduled September 8, 2010 at 7:30 AM.
IX. COMMUNICATIONS REPORT – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
X. ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM COMMITTEE REPORT – Ms. Bates
A. TEST RESULTS – AP, PSSA, SAT (SAT summary not received by district). Dr. Maloney will provide an overview.
B. FOREIGN LANGUAGE – ELEMENTARY CLUBS – HOBHATTAN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP. Dr. Maloney and Sallie Francis will provide an overview.
XI. YORK COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY – Mr. Royer
A. The “Mini-Board Report” dated July 22, 2010 is provided by the York County School of Technology Joint Operating Committee.
XII. YORK AREA TAX BUREAU REPORT – Ms. Leopold-Sharp
XIII. LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Clancy
XIV. YORK ADAMS ACADEMY REPORT – Mrs. Freireich
XV. LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT BOARD REPORT
A. “…by Dawns Early Light” outlining the highlights of the August 3, 2010 LIU Board Meeting is provided.
XVI. BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT – Mr. Younkin
A. REGENTS GLEN TAX ASSESSMENT SETTLEMENT. The administration recommends approval of the tax assessment settlement agreement with Regents’ Glen with the following motion. [Motion and Vote]
Motion to approve settlement of the tax assessment appeal litigation (Case Nos. 2004-SU-3399-Y08, 2005-SU-3469-Y08, 2005-SU-4370-Y08, 2005-SU-3471-Y08, and 2005-SU-3486) for Tax Parcel Nos. 48-000-34-0080, 84, 85, 85A, and 87 involving the property commonly known as the Regents’ Glen Golf Course owned by Regents’ Glen Country Club, LLP and Regents’ Glen Building and Development, LLP, located in Spring Garden Township for a total assessed value of $4,980,000 for 2006, $5,047,500 for 2007, $3,871,587 for 2008, $3,796,200 for 2009, and $3,750,000 for 2010. The applicable common level ratios for the years in question have been applied to the fair market values in arriving at the assessed values set forth above. The District Administration, Board Officers, and Solicitor are authorized to take all steps necessary to effectuate this settlement and to resolve these pending tax assessment appeal cases.
B. BUDGET AMENDMENT. A Budget amendment is needed to appropriate the remaining funds for the IDEA, Part B ARRA funds not spent in 2009-10. [Motion and Vote]
XVII. TITLE REPORT – Dr. Maloney
XVIII. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
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ADDENDUM
TO: Members of the York Suburban School Board
FROM: Kathryn L. Orban, Superintendent
DATE: August 23, 2010
SUBJECT: Addendum to the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of August 23
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Orban
A. ADJUDICATION RE: STUDENT NO. 211547. Upon the recommendation of the Committee of the Board of School Directors and based on the student disciplinary hearing conducted by Stephen S. Russell, Esquire, of the law firm of Stock and Leader, solicitor to the York Suburban School District, the Superintendent recommends the Board accept the Adjudication for expulsion of Student No. 211547 for violation of School Board Policy and the Code of Student Conduct as more fully set forth in the Adjudication. [Motion and Vote]
B. ADJUDICATION RE: STUDENT NO. 202917. Upon the recommendation of the Committee of the Board of School Directors and based on the student disciplinary hearing conducted by Stephen S. Russell, Esquire, of the law firm of Stock and Leader, solicitor to the York Suburban School District, the Superintendent recommends the Board accept the Adjudication for suspension of Student No. 202917 for violation of School Board Policy and the Code of Student Conduct as more fully set forth in the Adjudication. [Motion and Vote]
C. ADJUDICATION RE: STUDENT NO. 200882. Upon the recommendation of the Committee of the Board of School Directors and based on the student disciplinary hearing conducted by Stephen S. Russell, Esquire, of the law firm of Stock and Leader, solicitor to the York Suburban School District, the Superintendent recommends the Board accept the Adjudication for suspension of Student No. 200882 for violation of School Board Policy and the Code of Student Conduct as more fully set forth in the Adjudication. [Motion and Vote]
V. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Shaffer
D. ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER COACHES.
Boys Soccer Volunteer
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Travis Laird
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Girls Intramural Softball Volunteer
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Jennifer Clancy
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Girls Intramural Softball Volunteer
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Gina Sipple
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Girls Intramural Softball Volunteer
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Eric Eytcheson
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VI. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT – Mrs. Freireich
E. ADDITIONAL YORKSHIRE CHANGE ORDERS. The administration recommends the approval of the following change orders for the Yorkshire Elementary School project. The individual change orders are provided.
01-085
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eciConstruction
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Paint credit for mech room
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($1,850.00)
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01-100
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eciConstruction
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Buletin #1 added signs
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$633.69
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01-113
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eciConstruction
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Added trim at window/floor
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$2,168.77
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02-102
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Todd Devin
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Connect Cleveland combo unit
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($265.13)
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03-101
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George D. Boyer
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Credit for allowances not used
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($12,100.00)
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03-101
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George D. Boyer
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Connect Cleveland combo unit
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$265.13
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05-059
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Frey Lutz
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Raise spiral duct at stage
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$829.00
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05-093
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Frey Lutz
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Deactivate baseboard heaters
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$393.00
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06-072
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CV Services
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Solar heat exchange pump
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$567.55
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06-076
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CV Services
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Add camera at light pole
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$498.95
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06-093
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CV Services
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Deactivate baseboard heaters
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$1,318.58
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06-104
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CV Services
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Relocate switch at room 148C
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$403.19
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06-105
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CV Services
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Relocate projector outlet at gym
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$582.39
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06-106
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CV Services
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Add 6 data & 1 quad
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$1,470.27
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06-107
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CV Services
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2nd basketball motor
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$540.44
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06-108
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CV Services
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Admin desk rewiring
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$243.75
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06-109
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CV Services
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Misc electrical changes
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$434.31
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06-110
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CV Services
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Security door changes
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$3,023.27
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06-111
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CV Services
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Add disconnects to unit heaters
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$2,152.28
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06-112
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CV Services
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Additional kitchen equip tie-in
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$2,597.07
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