April 8, 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 April 18, 2013 with the following members present: President, Ms. Mary Carricato; Mr. Barry L. Baumgardner; Mr. Joseph Conjar; Mrs. Natalie Grubb; Mr. John Salov; Mr. Robert Spizzirri and Mrs. Rosemary Tonkin. Vice President, Ms. Rachel Slade and Ms. Sarah F. Metallo were absent. Also present were Dr. Audrey L. Utley, Superintendent; Dr. Wendy Reisinger, Assistant to the Superintendent; Mrs. Sherry Roland-Washington, Assistant to the Superintendent; Mrs. Leigh Beth Zema, Business Manager; Mr. Vincent Champion, Esq., School Solicitor; Mrs. Annie Long, Board Secretary; 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 6:38 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 Jamie Doyle of Public Financial Management and Jonathan Cox of Rhoads & Sinon presented the Board with a resolution for a bond issue in the amount of $2.5 million for the Districts unfunded debt. Mr. Conjar made a motion to accept the attached resolution for the bond issue in the amount of $2.5 million for the Districts unfunded debt. Second by Mr. Salov. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent) Mr. Tom Russell of Junior Achievement updated the Boards on programs that are offered at the elementary and high schools.

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

April 8, 2013 Page 2 ACTION ITEMS CURRICULUM REPORT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION GUIDE Mr. Conjar made a motion to approve the attached High School Course Selection Guide. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent) PERSONNEL REPORT BOARD RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF DEMOTION OF ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to approve the attached board resolution approving the demotion of Jan Baumgardner as the District Literacy Coordinator to an Elementary Intervention Teacher in order to promote a more effective and efficient management system. This demotion is effective April 22, 2013. Second by Mrs. Tonkin. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent) APPOINTMENTS Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to appoint Ann Knorr as the Play Director for the 2012-2013 school year. Ms. Knorr will be paid a stipend of $2,207. Second by Mr. Salov. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent) Mr. Conjar made a motion to appoint Kenna Ryder as the Assistant Play Director for the 2012-2013 school year. Mrs. Ryder will be paid a stipend of $1,148. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent) APPROVAL OF SEPARATION AGREEMENT Mr. Conjar made a motion to approve the attached Separation of Agreement with Adrienne Albert. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members present voted aye on roll call. (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent)

April 8, 2013 Page 3 SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SWATARA TOWNSHIP FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Mrs. Grubb made a motion to approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with Swatara Township for the services of the School Resource Officer for July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2017. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. Six members present voted aye on roll call. Mrs. Tonkin voted no. (6 ayes, 1 nay, 0 abstentions, 2 absent)

REVIEW OF BOARD REPORTS Financial Report The financial reports for the month of March 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 April 18, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Student Activities Report An Elementary fundraiser will be brought forward for approval at the April 18, 2013 Legislative Meeting and approved field trips will be reviewed. Superintendents Report Conference requests, two board resolutions for electronic signatures and sponsorship agreement with HACC will be brought forward for approval at the April 18, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Dr. Utley reminded the Board that PSSA tests in reading and writing will be administered for students in grades 3 through 8 from April 9 through 16. Mr. Conjar left the meeting at 7:00 pm

SPECIAL REPORTS Athletic Association Mr. Petrovich reported that the baseball program won their first game this afternoon.

April 8, 2013 Page 4 Mr. Petrovich reported that the football team has begun a t-shirt and replica shirt sale to fund new uniforms. Mr. Petrovich reported that he attended a league meeting and that reorganization discussion is ongoing. PSBA Representative Mr. Salov reported that in light of the upcoming PSSA testing, many parents in other districts are now opting out of having their students take the tests. HACC Mr. Spizzirri reported on HACCs budget. Joint Local Government Association There was nothing to be reported. Strategic Planning There was nothing to be reported. Buildings and Grounds There was nothing to be reported. Discipline Committee There was nothing to be reported. Budget Committee There was nothing to be reported. Mr. Baumgardner asked that a note be sent to the Juvenile Probation Director who is retiring. Mr. Baumgardner reported that a church in Middletown picks up students before school is over and asked if that is legal. Dr. Utley told the Board that this is legal.

April 8, 2013 Page 5 Mr. Salov asked if a congratulatory note could be sent to Tri-Valley High School on their recent state championship in girls basketball.

Public Comment There was no Public Comment.

Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. on a motion by Mrs. Grubb. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members present voted aye.

_____________________________ Carol L. Hollern Recording Secretary

_____________________________ Annie M. Long Board Secretary