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LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 18, 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, Mrs. Marcela D. Myers, Mr. Jeffrey A. Neely, Mr. Rodney
B. Nissley, Mrs. Renae M. Paladino, and Mrs. Laurie N. Reichert, as well as Dr. Sherri L.
Smith, Superintendent. Also in attendance was Student Board Representative, Mitchell
Wolfe. Mr. Keith E. Oellig and Ashleigh Simpson were 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; Dr. Kevin White, Director of Information & Technology Services;
and Mr. Todd Neuhard, High School Principal.

Also in attendance were press representatives from The Patriot, The Press & 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 February 4, 2013 was submitted for the Board's approval.

Dr. Smith stated the following additions were made since the work session: Items J.3.
J.5. Employments; J.6, MOU for Paid Military Leave; and the placeholder for the
awarding of the high school parking lot bids was removed.

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the agenda with additions,
deletions, and corrections made to the preliminary agenda on February 4, 2013.

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

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V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS
Dr. Smith welcomed David Marshall who is being recommended for employment later in
the agenda, and LD teacher, Greg Hutchison, attending as a course requirement.

VII. REPORTS

A. DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL: Mr. Kreiser reported:
They had a second draft look at the proposed budget showing a 6.9% increase
over last year and equates to a 10.2% decrease for Lower Dauphin. The
member district revenue is decreased 6.2% due to significant increase in
tuition district revenue, primarily, from Harrisburg School District. This helps
offset other district membership costs.
They voted to promote Peggy Grimm from Assistant Director to Director to
replace Kevin Lacey who is retiring the end of April, 2013.

B. HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Mrs. Paladino reported:
They had a Delegate Body Subcommittee meeting on January 29, 2013 where
they were given a copy of the amended sponsorship agreement which she
provided for the Board. The next meeting is February 27, 2013 and may be at
PSBA because of renovations at HACC. The full Delegate Body meeting
will be on March 26, 2013. Dr. Smith added the feedback from the
Superintendents has been all positive.

C. CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT: Mrs. Reichert reported:
They held a board retreat on February 5 with Tom Templeton at the IU and
discussed some objectives, goals, and missions of the CAIU as a whole. Their
next meeting is February 28. Teacher negotiations are continuing, although
slowly.

D. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: Mitchell Wolfe reported:
The boys and girls basketball teams made it to playoffs, but both lost in the
first round. Four wrestlers are advancing to the next round. Boys swimming
won the Keystone division.
The spring musical will debut February 27 with the senior citizen breakfast,
followed by performances at 7:00 on February 28, March 1, 2, and a Sunday
matinee at 3:00 on March 3.
Three students were nominated for Apollo Awards for their performances in
the fall play, MacBeth: In Translation.
The LD Chambers Choir performed at the University of Pittsburgh Choir
Festival on February 10.
Ted Meador has been named as a National Merit finalist.
Brainbusters faced off against Gettysburg last week unfortunately losing on
the last question. It will air February 23 at 1:00. If they become the wildcard,
they will face Hershey.
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Four senior cheerleaders will represent Pennsylvania in the Big 33
cheerleading squad this summer.
The Nanoline team took 3
rd
place this year at the Phoenix Contact Naoline
contest.
Ten students participated in County Band at Steel-High this past weekend.
The Mini-thon assembly was held last week. This years goal is $50,000 with
a theme of Superheroes.
The night before Valentine Day, a group of students placed a simple valentine
card on every single locker at the high school. It was nice thing for everyone
to find the next morning.

E. CURRICULUM: Dr. Schultz presented an overview of the new school
profile that will be released to the district on March 15 and then to the public in
April. Dr. Smith discussed the Teacher Effectiveness System at the last meeting
which includes individual school building data, making up 15 percent of the
districts overall teacher effectiveness rating. He reviewed how the the indicators
of Academic Achievement, Closing the Achievement Gap for all students and for
subgroups, and the PA Value Assessment System to determine each districts
growth index in math, reading, science and writing will be used to rate schools.

F. LEGISLATIVE: Mrs. Barry reported:
The general assembly was in session this week, but is now in recess until
March 11, 2013. The senate and house appropriation committees will
continue to hold hearings on Governor Corbets proposed budget. One bill
passed by the house is involves small games of chance that may have some
effect on school based booster and parent organizations. There are also
charter reform bills coming up to be introduced that PSBA will be
encouraging boards to adopt resolutions on charter reform. Shell share more
details when she has them.

G. SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Smith reported:
Under the Governors proposed budget, there is 90 million dollars more under
the general subsidy which is the first in three years. This equates to about
$132,000 increase for Lower Dauphin. The Accountability Block Grant will
remain as last year ($164,000). Special education has been flat funded for the
sixth consecutive year. They also pulled 10 million out for contingency funds
for low incident students who cost a whole lot more for services and make
support available for districts. This will cause less distribution of funding.
They are moving forward on Senator Browns bill to change the formula for
special education funding which she highly supports.
There is a proposal on changes to the Pennsylvania State Employees
Retirement System (PSERS). The changes are recommended for July 1, 2015
involving a change in the multiplier from 2.5% to 2% and changing the
average salary of the last three years to average salary of last five years. There
will be a lot of discussion over the next several months.
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There is a new block grant initiative called Passport for Learning contingent
upon the privatization of the state liquor stores. Districts would gain 1 billion
dollars in block grants over the next four years with this plan. They would be
used for early intervention programs such as full day kindergarten, 3, 4 and 5
year olds programs. Another piece could be for safe schools, STEMS
(science, technology, engineering and mathematics), or technology. It is
uncertain if this will materialize.
It has been a busy time with interviews the past two weeks. She is very
pleased with the caliber of the individuals being recommended to join Lower
Dauphin.
The PSBA Legislative meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 7:00
p.m. at PSBA.


VIII. 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 January 21, 2013, and
the record of the February 4, 2013 work session were forwarded in
advance to all members of the Board of Directors.

2. FISCAL ITEMS

a. BILLS
The bills for January 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. $ 4,508,276.20
Including two payrolls amounting to
$2,015,613.71 and five Highmark medical
Wires totaling $511,410.23

(2) Activity Account $ 24,005.94

(3) Athletic Account $ 13,118.08

(4) Cafeteria Account $ 192.05
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(5) Construction Account $ 27,741.06

(6) Capital Reserve Account $ 0.00

(7) Capital Contingency Account $ 0.00


b. TAX EXONERATIONS

Real Per Capita
Municipality Estate 511 & 679 Occup. 511

Conewago $ 0.00 $ 100.00 $ 19,500.00
East Hanover $ 0.00 $ 210.00 $ 40,750.00
Hummelstown $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Londonderry $ 0.00 $ 240.00 $ 40,750.00
South Hanover $ 0.00 $ 290.00 $ 53,500.00

TOTAL $ 0.00 $ 840.00 $154,500.00


3. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL
ISSUES:

a. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SUBSTITUTE LIST

The following individuals were recommended:

PROFESSIONAL

ADDITIONS:

Natalie Geiger English
Kymberly Helwig Elementary
Katelyn Hess Elementary
Morgan Hockenbrock

Elementary, Early Childhood, Mid Level Math,
English, Science, Citizenship (7-9), Program Sp ESL
Jillian Keefer Elementary
Jennifer Lentine Elementary, Special Ed
EMERGENCY CERTIFIED

Michael Nevin

Jennifer Roman



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b. EMPLOYMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL

a. Damon Kaylor Boys Soccer Coach, JH Asst. $1,946
b. Natalie Kratzer Girls Lacrosse Coach, HS $4,338


c. APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER

Michele L. Bostdorf is recommended for appointment of treasurer to fill
the unexpired term of Cindy I. Wise commencing on March 1, 2013 and
ending June 30, 2013.


4. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

a. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION

It was recommended that homebound instruction be provided for
four students based on medical certification.


END OF CONSENT CALENDAR


Motion: Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the consent
calendar as recommended.

Vote: All eight (8) 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 January. The treasurer's report was provided prior to the regular
meeting.

Motion: Mr. Neely and Mrs. Myers moved to approve the treasurer's
report for the period of January 1, 2013 to January 31, 2013 as presented.

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


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C. PERSONNEL

1. RESIGNATION - CLASSIFIED

a. Pamela A. White, Payroll Coordinator, District Administration
Center. Effective: January 31, 2013. Reason: Personal.

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

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


2. CHILD REARING LEAVE PROFESSIONAL

a. Christine Schmidt, Classroom Teacher, Londonderry Elementary School.
Effective: Approximately February 11, 2013 through the end of the 3rd
marking period of the 2012-2013 school year.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Myers moved to approve the child
rearing leave as presented.

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


3. EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATIVE

a. David Marshall, Supervisor of Operations & Maintenance, District
Administration Center. Effective: March 18, 2013. Salary: $75,000
prorated.

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mr. Neely moved to approve the employment
of the individual as presented.

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


4. EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONAL

a. Maria E. Shaffer, Long-term Substitute, Classroom Teacher,
Londonderry Elementary School. Effective: January 2, 2013 through
the end of the 3rd marking period of the 2012-13 school year.
Salary: $42,561 prorated.

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

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


5. EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFIED

a. Lance M. Barron, Payroll Coordinator/Accountant, District
Administration Center. Effective: February 25, 2013. Salary:
$38,000 prorated.

b. Michelle I. Hereshko, Insurance Benefits Coordinator, District
Administration Center. Effective: March 11, 2013. Salary: $21,060
prorated.

c. Charles Roberts, Systems Technician Administrator, District
Administration Center. Effective: March 4, 2013. Salary: $45,000
prorated.

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

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


6. MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING PAID MILITARY LEAVE

Motion: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Reichert moved to approve the
memorandum of Understanding regarding Paid Military Leave between Lower
Dauphin School District and The Educators of Lower Dauphin.

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


E. OTHER


IX. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS' CALENDARS

March 4, 2013 7:00 p.m. Work Session
March 18, 2013 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
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B. DISTRIBUTIONS


X. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: Mrs. Reichert and Mrs. Barry moved to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.

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



An executive session followed this meeting for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue and
contract negotiations.


Respectfully submitted,



Sharon K. Hagy
Board Secretary