Steelton, Pennsylvania October 17, 2013 The Steelton-Highspire School Board met on the above date with the

following members present: Vice President, Ms. Rachel M. Slade; Mr. Barry L. Baumgardner; Mrs. Natalie Grubb; Ms. Sarah F. Metallo; Mr. John Salov; Mr. Robert Spizzirri and Mrs. Rosemary Tonkin. The President, Ms. Mary J. Carricato and Mr. Joseph Conjar were absent. Also present was Dr. Ellen Castagneto, Superintendent; Dr. Wendy Reisinger, Assistant to the Superintendent; Mrs. Susan Helms, Director of Accounting; Mr. Vincent Champion, Solicitor; and Mrs. Annie M. Long, Board Secretary. Attached is a copy of a list of names of the members of the public who were present. Ms. Slade called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

PRESENTATION Dr. Ellen Castagneto gave a brief presentation on the Steelton-Highspire test scores, stated designation and new scoring system. A copy of the PSSA Test Scores 2009-2012 Comparison is attached.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to approve the September 9, 2013 Planning Meeting minutes. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye. Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to approve the September 19, 2013 Legislative Meeting minutes. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye.

October 17, 2013 Page 2 FINANCE REPORT GENERAL FUND Ms. Metallo made a motion to approve the following financial reports for September 2013. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent) Treasurers Report September 2013 (Report #1) Balance 9/1/13 Receipts Disbursements Balance 9/30/13

$ 743,052.20 $3,172,078.81 $1,343,910.12 $2,571,220.89

Accounts Payable/Estimated Expenditures Report Final approval of September 30, 2013 vendor checks #37276-#37277 in the amount of $21,401.01. (Report #2) October 2013 Estimated Expenditures in the amount of $600,000.00 which include vendor checks #37278-#37364 in the amount of $349,949.20 (Report #3)

CAFETERIA FUND Cafeteria Report September 2013 (Report #4) Balance 9/1/13 Receipts Disbursements Balance 9/30/13

$ 3,393.52 $12,245.02 $ .40 $15,638.14

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ATHLETIC FUND Athletic Association Financial Report September 2013 (Report #5) Balance 9/1/13 Receipts Disbursements Balance 9/30/13

$ 4,177.44 $11,743.08 $12,416.03 $ 3,504.49

STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT Student Activities Financial Report September 2013 (Report #6) Balance 9/1/13 Receipts Disbursements Balance 9/30/13

$17,708.25 $ 4,082.37 $ 1,617.21 $20,173.41

CONSTRUCTION FUND ACCOUNT Construction Fund Report September 2013 Balance 9/1/13 Deposits Disbursements, September Interest Balance 9/30/13

$3,835.60 $ --$ --$ 1.14 $3,836.74

October 17, 2013 Page 4 REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL TAXES Exonerations for personal taxes as presented on List #3, persons applying for exoneration of the $200.00 Occupation Tax for 2013-2014, the $200.00 Occupation Tax for 2012-13, the $200.00 Occupation Tax for 2011-12, and persons applying for full exoneration/ deletion of the Occupation, Per Capita and Residence Taxes for 2013-14, 2012-13, and 2011-12. (Report #7)

PERSONNEL REPORT CREATION OF POSITION Mrs. Grubb made a motion to approve the creation of a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position. The person hired for this position will work 4 hours daily, at an hourly rate not to exceed $23.00 per hour. This position will take the place of the budgeted part-time Certified School Nurse (CSN) position, at an estimated savings of $12,000.00 annually. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent)

PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES REPORT Facilities Usage Attached is the approved Facilities usage Report for October 17, 2013.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT Fundraisers Mrs. Tonkin made a motion to approve the following fundraisers. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye. Club/Group Senior Class 13-14 2nd Grade 1st Grade Date Nov. Dec. 2013 Nov.1-Nov. 22, 2013 Nov. 13, 2013 Type of Funding R & K Subs Christmas Candles Gourmet Popcorn R&K Subs

October 17, 2013 Page 5 Field Trips A list of Approved Field Trips is attached. Mrs. Tonkin made a motion to approve the following field trip request. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent) Mrs. Rhodes and Ms. Jacksons request to take 12, 7th grade students who were the top collectors for the St. Jude Childrens Hospital Fund Raiser, to Chilis at the High Point Blvd. location, for a rewards luncheon on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.

SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT Student Expulsion Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to approve an Admission of Fact and Waiver of Expulsion Hearing dated September 27, 2013. Student #13140061. A copy is on file in the Administration Office. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent)

Memorandum of Understanding W/Dauphin County Probation Services Office Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with Dauphin County Probation Services Office, for the 2013-14 School Year. A copy is on file in the Administration Office. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent)

Conference Requests Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to approve the following Conference Requests. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent) Name Andrae Martin Conference/Site SCM Instructor Certification Date 11/4-11/8, 2013 Cost $1,099

(With certification, Mr. Martin will be a certified trainer for our Guidance PBIS, Coaching and Special Education Staff)

October 17, 2013 Page 6 (Conference Requests Cont.) Name Patricia Phillips Conference/Site ELLS In Special Education PATTAN Date 11/8/13 Cost $0

Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to accept an anonymous donation, check #13479 in the amount of $1,000.00 to assist with the purchase of our boys and girls basketball uniforms. Second by Mr. Salov. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent)

SPECIAL REPORTS Athletic Association Mr. Salov reported that there is a football game tomorrow night at Boiling Springs. Mr. Salov also stated that the boys basketball team will be participating in a basketball tournament over the holidays in Pittsburgh. Being that is so expensive, he hopes that they are doing fundraising to help defray the cost. He understands there will be a $2,000.00 scholarship awarded to one of our athletes also. PSBA Representative Mr. Salov stated he attended the PSBA Conference in Hershey again this year. He found it very interesting. One of the topics they talked about is whether or not school board members should be required to take further education. HACC Mr. Spizzirri stated there will be a Delegate Body meeting on October 30, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. and he and Dr. Castagneto will be attending.

Joint Local Government Association Mr. Baumgardner stated that the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. here in the Board Room.

October 17, 2013 Page 7 Strategic Planning Team There was nothing to report. Buildings and Grounds There was nothing to report Discipline Committee There was nothing to report. Budget Committee There was nothing to report.

BOARD ROUND TABLE There were no comments.

PUBLIC COMMENT (ANY TOPIC) Natasha Woods of 181 S. Front St., Steelton asked if the Joint Local Government Meetings were open to the public. She was told no.

ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Spizzirri. Second by Mr. Salov. All members present voted aye.

Annie M. Long
______________________________ Annie M. Long, Board Secretary