Keystone Central August Voting Meeting
BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP – Thursday’s Voting Meeting of the Keystone Central School Board was brief but much was covered.
Aside from the recognition of the SkillsUSA National Competitors, the meeting was very much “business as usual.”
Superintendent Dr. Frank Redmon provided an update to the board regarding the way meeting minutes are recorded and reviewed having consulted Robert’s Rules of Order on the matter. He also requested that through Robert’s Rules of Order that any corrections to the meetings be submitted prior to them being put on the agenda for approval. He also discussed the Treasurer’s Report and the Financial Report and that the Finance Committee has the first opportunity to review the reports prior to the Work Session.
Dr. Redmon also mentioned that October 8 at 10 a.m. will be the next District-to-County Board Meeting for those of the school board that are available to attend.
Board Member Chris Scaff made a change to the Safety and Security Meetings, mentioning that it will be beneficial for the Safety Resource Officers to be part of the meetings and that some of the officers had expressed interest in being included in the meetings and discussions.
“They want to share with us what they are learning, their training, what they are learning from other schools, and having these meetings without them being a part has been very beneficial,” Scaff expressed.
After much discussion during the Work Session last Thursday, the student handbooks for the 24-25 school year for across the district were approved.
Less than two dozen teachers received advanced degrees or have received advanced credit levels prior to the beginning of the 24-25 school year. Two individuals achieved their Master’s Degree and 20 others received additional educational credits above their Master’s Degree.
The district will also be looking to hire an English Language Learner Paraprofessional. This person must have a two or four year degree in education or a related field or have attained “highly qualified” status. Bilingual-speaking applicants are preferred.
The following Human Resources matters were also approved Thursday night:
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Support
Leave of Absence for Candy Miller, 260 Day Custodian at Central Mountain High School, effective June 10, 28, 2024. Absences are uncompensated.
Leave of Absence for Dana Robinson, Administrative Secretary at Central Mountain High School, effective June 5, 6, 2024. Absences are uncompensated.
Leave of Absence for Ryan Bodle, 260 Day Custodian at PSO, effective June 26, 2024. Absence is uncompensated.
Professional
Leave of Absence for Sierra Bauman, 8th Grade Mathematics Teacher at Central Mountain Middle School, beginning August 22, 2024 through February 23, 2025. A portion of the absence is uncompensated.
Leave of Absence for Mariah Haussener, 1st Grade Teacher at Mill Hall Elementary, beginning October 16, 2024 through January 28, 2025. A portion of the absence is uncompensated.
Sabbatical Leave of Absence (60%) for Jane Kaluzny, 4th Grade Teacher at Mill Hall Elementary, effective the 2nd semester of the 24-25 school year.
EMPLOYMENT
Support
Employment of Sandra Blazina, as 210 Day Custodian, 8 hrs/day, 210 days/year, at Central Mountain Middle School, effective date TBD at a rate of $14.25/hr, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.
Employment of Christine Long, as Cafeteria Under 25, 3.0 hrs/day, days/year, at BAHS/ Renovo Elementary , effective August 8, 2024 at a rate of $14.25/hr, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.
Employment of Amanda Klein, as Autistic Support Building Assistant, 7 hrs/day, days/year, at Woodward, effective the first day of the 24-25 school year at a rate of $14.60/hr, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.
Employment of Teagan Guirate, as Personal Care Assistant – Job Coach, 7 hrs/day, days/year, at Central Mountain High School, effective at the start of the 24-25 school year at a rate of $17.25/hr, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.
Employment of Rachel Strunk, as Building Assistant, 7 hrs/day, days/year, at Central Mountain High School, effective at the start of the 24-25 school year at a rate of $14.60/hr, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.
Employment of Ashley Meskell, as Cafeteria Under 25, 4.5 hrs/day, days/year, at Central Mountain High School, effective August 6, 2024 at a rate of $14.25/hr paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.
Transfer of Destiney Phillips from Building Assistant at Central Mountain Middle School to Behavioral Intervention Assistant at Central Mountain Middle School effective the first day of the 24-25 school year, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract..
Professional
Employment of Aaron Soullaird, as an Science/Chemistry teacher, at Bucktail Middle/High School, placed at MS, step 17, with a salary of $88,985, effective the first day of the 24-25 school year. Salary and Benefits are according to the CCE Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.
Employment of Madison Yunker, as a Secondary Guidance Counselor, at Central Mountain High School, placed at MS, step 3, with a salary of $57,500, effective the first day of the 24-25 school year. Salary and Benefits are according to the CCE Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.
Employment of Elizabeth McNitt, as a Speech-Language Pathologist, at Keystone Central School District, placed at MS, step 1, with a salary of $55,700, effective the first day of the 24-25 school year. Salary and Benefits are according to the CCE Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.
Administrative
Employment of Samuel Hoy, as Supervisor of Property Services, at Keystone Central School District, with a salary of $105,000, prorated, paid from the General Fund per Act 93 effective TBD. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.
Transfer Rachel Phillips, to Human Resources Specialist, at Keystone Central School District, with a salary of $45,000, prorated, paid from the General Fund, effective August 12, 2024. Salary and Benefits are according to the Non-Instructional Act 93 agreement. Filled due to vacancy.
RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS/TERMINATIONS
Support Resignation of Sarah Kelchner, Cafeteria Under 25, at Central Mountain High School, effective July 17, 2024.
Retirement of Gail Long, Head Cook, at Renovo Elementary, effective July 25, 2024.
Resignation of Jennifer McCombs, Benefits Secretary, at Administration, effective August 9, 2024.
Professional
Retirement of Lisa Zerbe-Byerly, Learning Support Teacher, at Central Mountain Middle School, effective July 29, 2024.
Resignation of Zoe Horton, Business Education Teacher, at Bucktail Middle/High School, effective July 30, 2024.
Resignation of Ashley Stover, 2nd Grade Teacher, at Woodward Elementary, effective August 22, 2024.
School Board members Tom Cannon and Polly Donahay were absent.
