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February 11, 2013 Steelton, PA The Steelton-Highspire School Board met on the above date for the purpose

of planning and developing the agenda for the regular meeting of February 21, 2013 with the following members present: President, Ms. Mary Carricato; Vice President, Ms. Rachel Slade; Mr. Joseph Conjar; Mrs. Natalie Grubb; Ms. Sarah F. Metallo; Mr. John Salov; Mr. Robert Spizzirri and Mrs. Rosemary Tonkin. Mr. Barry L. Baumgardner was absent. Also present were Dr. Audrey L. Utley, Superintendent; Dr. Wendy Reisinger, Assistant to the Superintendent; Mrs. Leigh Beth Zema, Business Manager; Mrs. Annie Long, Board Secretary; Mr. Travis Waters, High School Principal; Mr. Timothy Wendling, Elementary Principal; and Mrs. Carol Hollern, Recording Secretary. Attached is a copy of a list of names of the members of the public who were present. Ms. Carricato called the meeting to order at 6:33 P.M. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Carricato announced that an Executive Session was held prior to the meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel.

PRESENTATION John Bonawitz of Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz presented the Board with the attached letter concerning the Districts year end audit of June 30, 2012.

PUBLIC COMMENT (Action Items) There was no Public Comment.

ACTION ITEMS PERSONNEL REPORT RETIREMENT Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to accept a request of retirement from Jefferson Moore as a facilities worker effective January 23, 2013. Second by Ms. Slade. All members present voted aye on roll call. (8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 1 absent)

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ATHLETIC APPOINTMENTS Mr. Conjar made a motion to approve the following baseball coaches for the 20122013 season. Second by Ms. Slade. All members present voted aye on roll call. (8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 1 absent) Joe Pilsitz, Head Coach Albert Otzel, Asst. to the Head Coach J.D. McFall, Assistant Coach Darren Jones, Assistant Coach APPOINTMENT Ms. Slade made a motion to appoint Jamaal Dixon as a Facilities I Worker effective February 11, 2013. Mr. Dixons hourly rate is set at $9.00 per hour. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members present voted aye on roll call. (8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 1 absent) Step 1, $1035.50 (1/2 of Step 1 salary) Step 1, $1035.50 (1/2 of Step 1 salary) Step 1, $ 725.00 (1/2 of Step 1 salary) Step 1, $ 725.00 (1/2 of Step 1 salary)

REVIEW OF BOARD REPORTS Financial Report The financial reports for the month of January for the General Fund, Cafeteria Fund, Athletic Fund, Student Activities Fund, Construction Fund, Real Estate and Personal Taxes will be brought forward for approval at the February 21, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Personnel Report Updated Substitute Teacher Lists for the High School and Elementary School will be brought forward for approval at the February 21, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Student Activities Report Several student fundraisers will be brought forward for approval at the February 21, 2013 Legislative Meeting and approved field trips will be reviewed. Superintendents Report Conference requests, board policies, school District calendars and acceptance of donations will be brought forward for approval at the February 21, 2013 Legislative Meeting.

February 11, 2013 Page 3 Dr. Utley reminded the Board that the Dauphin County Band Festival will be held at our High School on Friday and Saturday, February 15 and 16, 2013. Dr. Utley reported that the elementary nurse will be taking students to Foose Elementary on February 13, 2013, to participate in a free eye exam and glasses clinic sponsored by the Harrisburg Rotary.

SPECIAL REPORTS Athletic Association Mr. Petrovich reported that the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams will participate in Mid Penn Playoffs at Central Dauphin High School on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 beginning at 6:05 p.m. Mr. Petrovich also reported that the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams will participate in District 3 Playoffs at our gym. Boys will play on February 19 at 7:00 p.m. and the Girls will play on February 23 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Petrovich reported that physicals for track and baseball will be held this week.

PSBA Representative Mr. Salov reported that charter schools AYP rates have been recalculated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and only 28% of the schools have met AYP. HACC There was nothing to be reported. Joint Local Government Association There was nothing to be reported. Strategic Planning Ms. Metallo reported that the committee is still meeting and reviewing the Districts status.

February 11, 2013 Page 4 Buildings and Grounds There was nothing to be reported. Discipline Committee There was nothing to be reported. Budget Committee A meeting is scheduled for February 13. Public Comment There was no Public Comment. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. on a motion by Ms. Slade. Second by Mr. Conjar. All members present voted aye.

_____________________________ Carol L. Hollern Recording Secretary

_____________________________ Annie M. Long Board Secretary

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