MIDDLETOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT School Board Meeting February 11, 2013 7:00 p.m.
. MINUTES Members in attendance were: Newton Davis, Gordon Einhorn, Terry Gilman, David John, Barbara Layne, Pamela Price, and Michael Richards. Members not in attendance were: Sheila Evans and Melvin Fager. Staff/Public in attendance were: Dr. Lori Suski, Superintendent of Schools; David Franklin, Assistant to the Superintendent for Finance and Operations; Marie Drazenovich, Director of Support Services; Heidi Zula, Human Resources and Communications Administrator; Tom Shaffer, Fink Elementary School Principal; Phyllis Zimmerman and Daniel Walmer, Reporters; Shelley Witmer, Administrative Assistant; and Joshua Bleecher, Computer Technician. Call to Order Ms. Layne called the meeting to order and asked those present to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent meditation. Ms. Layne noted that the school board met in Executive Session after the January 22, 2013 board meeting and no action was taken and the school board met in Executive Session prior to tonights board meeting and action will be taken during the meeting. Ms. Layne asked those present to continue to remember Mike Pfautzs family as they grieve their loss. Roll Call Secretarys Report Minutes Mr. Richards moved and Mr. Gilman seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the January 22, 2013 School Board Meeting. The vote to approve the motion was 7 to 0. None Academic Affairs Committee - Student Matters Ms. Price moved and Mr. John seconded a motion to approve the Waiver of Expulsion Hearing Agreement for student 12-13-004. The vote to approve the motion was 7 to 0. Ms. Layne asked the Secretary, David Franklin, to call the roll. A quorum was present as noted above.
Old Business New Business
Personnel Committee Resignations Mr. John moved and Mr. Richards seconded a motion to approve the resignation agreement of Patrick Hruz, High School Principal, effective August 2, 2013. The vote to approve the motion was 7 to 0. Public Comment Finance/Operations Committee Report Resolution No one came forward at this time. Mr. Einhorn reported for the Finance/Operations Committee. Mr. Einhorn moved and Mr. Gilman seconded a motion to adopt the General Fund Budget as presented on the PDE-2028 document attached to the agenda as the preliminary budget for the 2013-2014 school year in accordance with Act 1 of 2006. A roll call vote was taken. The vote to approve the motion was 7 to 0. Mr. Einhorn Yes Mr. Gilman Yes Superintendents Report Ms. Price Yes Mr. John Yes Ms. Layne Yes Mr. Davis Yes Mr. Richards Yes
Dr. Suski said that Joshua Hurley placed 2nd in the District Chorus competition and he will move on to the Regional Chorus competition in March. Dr. Suski said that Logan Stoltzfus placed 4th and Corbin Stetler placed 2nd in the Junior High Wrestling tournament that took place this past weekend. Dr. Suski said that several students in grades 4-12 will participate in the County Band Festival on February 16, 2013 and wished them well. Dr. Suski said that the Middle School Academic Competitions team won the Central Pennsylvania Regional National Engineers Week Future City Competition and the team will now compete in Washington, DC. Dr. Suski said that the team of 7 students and their advisor, Mr. Trevor Davis, will be recognized at the February 25, 2013 school board meeting.
Roundtable
Mr. Davis commented about the three holidays that all fall in the same week this year. Ms. Layne said she and Dr. Suski attended the Souper Saturday fundraising event to hear the Jazz Band perform. Ms. Layne said that the food was donated and the group made over $800 in the fundraiser.
Adjournment
Ms. Price moved and Mr. Einhorn seconded a motion to adjourn. The vote to approve the motion was 7 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
ATTEST:
David A. Franklin, Secretary Feb1113min
