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LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 15, 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, Ms. Rebecca D. Kline, Mr. Jeffrey A. Neely, Mr. Keith E. Oellig, Mrs. Renae M.
Paladino, 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. Mrs. Marcela D. Myers was 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. David Marshall, Supervisor of Operations & Maintenance;
Dr. Kevin White, Director of Information & Technology Services; and Mr. Todd
Neuhard, High School Principal.

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


IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It should be noted that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with Act 84
of 1986. The preliminary agenda with additions and deletions as discussed at the work
session on April 1, 2013 was submitted for the Board's approval.

Dr. Smith stated an executive session was held prior to this meeting to discuss a legal
issue.

Dr. Smith also stated the following additions were made since the work session: J.1,
Resignation, Professional; J.2, Resignation, Classified; and J.6, Appointment of School
Director.

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Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Neely moved to approve the agenda with additions,
deletions, and corrections made to the preliminary agenda on April 1, 2013.

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


V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS
Dr. Smith welcomed everyone and recognized Max Wooton, who is working on his Boy
Scout badge, and Chase Mader helping his mother take notes. Most of the other guests
will be introduced later in the meeting.

High School Family and Consumer Science teachers, Michelle McGinnis, Glenda Stahl,
and Lori Flickinger, each briefly spoke about the changes in their department curriculum.
Their students prepared the refreshments for the board meeting, two of whom were
present Lorien Kienzle and Sydnee Urevich.

Janet Stevenson from the Dauphin County Chapter of Pennsylvania Association of School
Retirees presented the Lauretta Woodson Award to Candace Romano who received the
award for an educator, and Natalie McCorkel who received the award for school support
staff. Mrs. Stevenson explained that their organization presents two awards each year in a
school district in Dauphin County on a rotating basis. This being Lower Dauphins turn, she
was pleased to honor these two outstanding individuals by presenting each with a
medallion, pin, and framed certificate.


VI. REPORTS

A. DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL: Mr. Kreiser reported:
They had a final update of the 14.489 million budget which is a 6.9% increase.
There is an overall 6.6% decrease in member district contributions due mostly to
the increase in revenue from non member districts such as Harrisburg SD. Lower
Dauphins decrease is 10.6% or from 1.29 million to 1.16 million. Since they did
not have a quorum, everyone should have received a ballot that should be
completed and returned to Sharon. They hired a new Assistant Director, so they
are fully staffed. It was Dr. Laceys last meeting before his retirement.

B. HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE: No report.

C. CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT: No report.

D. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:
Ashleigh Simpson reported:
In sports, Boys Volleyball is 5-1, Baseball is 6-3, Softball is 5-1, Girls Lacrosse
is 6-2, Boys Lacrosse is 3-5, and Boys Tennis is 6-5. Boys Track and Field is
4-1 and the Girls are 5-0. Jimmy Marks was added to the Big 33 football team.
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Mitchell Wolfe reported:
The high school raised over $50,000 for the Four Diamond Fund through their
Mini-thon with over $80,000 raised across the district. Last Friday, 45 students
took part in Youth Day of Caring in Harrisburg. Thirty students took the National
Latin Exam on March 14. A Music Open House was held on March 23 which
was a great success. Spring concert season is coming up in May. We are sending
four students to all state band or choir in Erie, PA. Halley Cole and Ryan Smith
are going for band, and Danny Snyder and Melanie Weidner are going for choir.
The prom is on April 27. National Honor Society Induction is on May 1. The
Brainbusters Team lost to Hershey in the quarter finals, but will still receive
$1,000.

E. CURRICULUM: Dr. Schultz reported:
Giving an update on summer programs being planned, they hope to offer the Jump
Start program to incoming kindergarten students who may need a little help
getting ready for the start of the school year. They are also planning a condensed
version of the Summer Reading Academy for incoming 1-3 graders. This is the
third year they will be offering the Summer Science Program for rising 4-6
graders, Monday-Thursday, for two weeks in July. This years theme is natural
treasures. They always get the 60 student maximum for the 3 hour program (8:30-
11:30) and it has been a great success.

F. LEGISLATIVE: Mrs. Barry reported:
Two bills have passed both the House and Senate and are headed to the
Governor for signature HB 2 implements a new special education funding
formula and HB 66 moves the state tax equalization board from an
independent board to a division of Department of Community and Economic
Development. That is the board that determines the market value of taxable
real property in each school district.
Tomorrow, the House State Government Committee will conduct a hearing on
pension reform and discuss HB 240 which will allow state employees to opt
into a defined contribution retirement program in lue of joining SERS,
PSERS, or defined benefit program.
PSBA has drafted sample resolutions regarding PlanCon, charter school
funding, and pension issues for possible consideration. PSBA is also
accepting proposals for the 2014 Legislative Platform.

G. SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Smith
The high school parking lot program is moving forward. Contracts have been
signed and we anticipate work starting in couple of weeks with completion by
July.
They continue to work out the details to budget. They feel very confident they
can present the budget in the beginning of May with no tax increase for the
fifth out of six years.
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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 March 18, 2013, and the
record of the April 1, 2013 worksession were forwarded in advance to all
members of the Board of Directors.

2. FISCAL ITEMS

a. BILLS
The bills for March, 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 Acct. $ 4,124,807.72
including two payrolls amounting to
$2,090,852.87, a quarterly wire to PSERS
in the amount of $756,798.91

(2) Activity Account $ 19,268.80

(3) Athletic Account $ 8,191.28

(4) Cafeteria Account $ $155,693.08

(5) Construction Account $ 16,525.15

(6) Capital Reserve Account $ 0.00

(7) Capital Contingency Account $ 0.00








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b. TAX EXONERATIONS

Real Per Capita
Municipality Estate 511 & 679 Occup. 511

Conewago $ 0.00 $ 11.00 $ 550.00
East Hanover $ 0.00 $ 88.00 $ 2,475.00
Hummelstown $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 275.00
Londonderry $ 0.00 $ 33.00 $ 2,200.00
South Hanover $ 0.00 $ 110.00 $ 4,125.00

TOTAL $ 0.00 $ 242.00 $ 9,625.00


3. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL
ISSUES:

a. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SUBSTITUTE LIST

The following individuals were recommended:

PROFESSIONAL

ADDITIONS:

Samantha Houck Elementary
Jeremy Latimer Earth Space Science
Tracy Lentz Elementary
Alyssa Mizak Elementary
Amber Rosati Health & Physical Education


b. EMPLOYMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL

a. Aaron Lichtenwalner Indoor Music Coach -1/2 time $344.00


4. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

a. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION

It was recommended that homebound instruction be provided for
one student based on medical certification.


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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR


Motion: Mrs. Barry 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 March. 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 March 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013 as
presented.

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


2. PROPOSED HACC BUDGET RESOLUTION #2013-03,
AMENDED HACC SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

Resolution #2013-03 was attached.

Motion: Mrs. Paladino and Mrs. Barry moved to approve Resolution
#2013-03 as presented.

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


C. PERSONNEL

1. RESIGNATION PROFESSIONAL

a. Keith A. Shively, Learning Support Teacher, High School.
Effective: End of the 2012-2013 school year. Reason: Personal.

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

Vote: All seven (7) members approved the motion.
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2. RESIGNATION - CLASSIFIED

a. Robert A. Moyer, Emotional Support Aide, Price School.
Effective: June 7, 2013. Reason: Personal.

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

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


3. EXTENSION OF CHILD REARING LEAVE - PROFESSIONAL

a. Christine Schmidt, Classroom Teacher, Londonderry Elementary
School. Effective: April 4, 2013 through April 19, 2013.

b. Charity Judson, Music Teacher, Londonderry Elementary School.
Effective: August 15, 2013 through January 3, 2014.

Motion: Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the child
rearing leaves as presented.

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


4. CHILD REARING PROFESSIONAL

a. Jennifer K. Solomon, Classroom Teacher, East Hanover Elementary
School. Effective: 1
st
semester of the 2013-2014 school year.

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. Laura Reese, English as a Second Language Teacher, Middle
School. Effective: August 15, 2013. Salary: $43,008.

b. Hillary King, Speech & Language Pathologist, Londonderry
Elementary School. Effective: August 15, 2013. Salary: $44,861.

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

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


6. APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL DIRECTOR

Dr. Smith welcomed and thanked the eight individuals who have shown
interest in the seat vacated by Rodney Nissley. She explained the process
that will be used for the interviews. Mr. McCrea will join the candidates
in her office and each will be called in one at a time in the order the
applications were received. They were asked to keep their answers as
succinct as possible. Everyone will be asked the same questions. All
candidates will be brought back into the board room, and Mr. Kreiser will
ask for nominations and a second, and then a roll call vote.

The Board interviewed Eric Samples, Astrid Berry, Greg Czarnecki, Dr.
Oliver Dreon, Dr. James Malone, Kevin Busher, Eric Fogel, and Kerrin Lutz.

All candidates returned to the board room. Dr. Smith welcomed the
candidates back to the board room and thanked them all for the incredible
display of dedication to our children and this community. Mr. Kreiser added
that having gone through this process personally, as well as Mrs. Barry and
Mrs. Paladino, they can sympathize with what is involved. Even though there
are eight great individuals, unfortunately, only one person can be appointed.
He strongly urged everyone who still has the desire after this process, to run,
which is what he did.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Barry moved to appoint Eric Samples.

Motion: Mr. Oellig and Mrs. Reichert moved to close the nominations.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Barry moved to appoint Eric Samples
as School Director from Region II to serve the term vacated by Rodney B.
Nissley effective April 15, 2013 through December 2, 2013.

Roll Call Vote:
Mrs. Barry Yes
Ms. Kline Yes
Mr. Neely Yes
Mr. Oellig Yes
Mrs. Paladino Yes
Mrs. Reichert Yes
Mr. Kreiser Yes
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All seven (7) members approved the motion. Mr. Samples took a seat at the
table.

Mr. Kreiser again thanked everyone for sending in all the paperwork
associated with this process and coming out and bearing their heart and soul
publicly which is not the easiest thing. He, on behalf of the Board thanked
everyone and urged them to consider running in the future.



E. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

1. RESOLUTION #2013-05, ELECTRONIC SIGNUATURE AUTHORIZATION

Resolution #2013-05, Electronic Signature Authorization was attached.
This resolution permits Dr. Smith to sign any and all contracts, agreements,
grants and/or licenses with PDE electronically.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Ms. Kline moved to approve Resolution
#2013-05 as presented.

Vote: All eight (8) members approved the motion.


2. RESOLUTION #2013-05, TAX COLLECTION COMMITTEE
DELEGATE APPOINTMENT

Resolution #2013-05, Tax Collection Committee Delegate Appointment
was attached.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Ms. Kline moved to approve Resolution
#2013-05 as presented.

Vote: All eight (8) members approved the motion.


F. OTHER
Dr. Smith announced there will be a TMI exercise on April 16, 2013. Dr. Schultz
will run it this year.






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VIII. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS' CALENDARS

April 29, 2013 5:30 p.m. Board In-service Developing a Budget
and Long-term Planning

May 6, 2013 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting/Work Session at Middle School
May 20, 2013 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting


B. ADVISEMENTS

1. Volunteer Coach
The following individual will be serving as a volunteer coach for the
specified sport for the 2012-2013 school year. He has been approved by
the athletic director, head coach, and principal.

Caleb Gorton Boys Volleyball


C. DISTRIBUTIONS


IX. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Barry moved to adjourn at 9:16 p.m.

Vote: All eight (8) members approved the motion.


Respectfully submitted,



Sharon K. Hagy
Board Secretary