At the July 28th meeting of the Mountain View School Board, the board secretary was absent. Prior to any other official business, the board needed a motion to appoint Ms. Wnorowski as the pro tempore secretary for that evening, which was subsequently made and passed.

During the first public hearing section, a visitor asked how negotiations were going, as labor relations was on the agenda. Mr. Stoddard said it wasn’t really something which was on the agenda, as it was something which got addressed afterwards. He added that he didn’t really have anything to say different than what had been said before. The visitor asked how long it had been, and Mr. Stoddard responded that the last contract had expired two years ago, in June.

Motions were made to approve a letter of commitment with the Northeastern Online Learning Academy 19 Consortium for 2014-2015, The Student Assistance Program for 2014-2015, and the ASSET Stem Education Membership Agreement for 2014-2015, as presented. All passed.

The motion was made to appoint Mark Whitehead as the Varsity Girls Soccer Coach and Bill Norton as the Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach.

The administrators Act 93 plan for second line administrators was approved, as were administrative salaries. The benefit package for Administrator not Covered by Act 93 Plan was approved for the business manager and school year for the business manager and the assistant business manager. Also approved were the benefits package and salary of the business manager and assistant business manager, under the Administrators not Covered by Act 93 Plan. Similarly, the district office clerical benefit package and salaries were approved.

The motion was made to approve the settlement agreement for the Neri grievance.

The Math Curriculum was approved for grades 7 through 12.

During his report, Mr. Taylor noted that both gyms had been recoated. The entire first floor of the high school had been completed except for the hallway, and on the second floor only six rooms remained. At the elementary level maintenance still had summer school to contend with, he explained, which used eleven rooms- but progress had still been made.

He had firm quotes on the sidewalk to connect the two buildings, Mr. Taylor related, the low one came in at $12,700. He reviewed how this could be completed, noting that it would be ADA compliant. They planned to put a sluice pipe in, and could use the dirt that would need to be excavated during the sidewalk project for that purpose. The sidewalk was to be where the state had previously put the crosswalk in, but he was told that the state would no longer paint the crosswalk for the district unless they repaved it. The state had given Mr. Taylor people to contact who could do this work, and Mr. Barhite advised doing so rather than trying to do it themselves. Mr. Taylor agreed with this suggestion, noting that doing it in-house would require staff to stop traffic, etc. The work would require the word “School” to be put down across from the blinking lights, and then for the crosswalk to either be painted on or put in place via thermal plastic. Mr. Richmond pointed out that this ought to be done whether they did the sidewalks or not.

Mr. Taylor also spoke about sidewalk work near the High School lobby. His thinking was that if they decided to do the work over there, they ought to lay down piping in case they wanted to heat it. They could channel into the existing heating system. If they heated it they wouldn’t have to worry about it heaving, or about using salt. He would use pex tubing, and he didn’t think it would be hard to do. Mr. Twining inquired about that having anything to do with the drainage problem. Mr. Taylor replied that the company he consulted with thought it was due to heaving from the frost, and added to this a mention of a problem plowing in that area. Mr. Richmond asked to confirm that if they heated the area that wouldn’t be a problem. Mr. Taylor thought it would not, and spoke of how it could be designed so as not to heat when it didn’t need to.

They had gotten some grant money, and half of the cameras were in place. Two of these had broken, and had been sent back to the factory. Other than that there were no other issues, Mr. Taylor related. The lobby issue had been corrected. The board thanked him, and the meeting progressed.

Mrs. Voigt said that the three contracts that were voted on, NOLA, Trehab for the SAP program, and ASSET (science modules) were all renewals. She noted that Trehab served on the SAP team and provided some educational sessions, or groups for the district. The ASSET agreement dealt with the science curriculum.

It was related that the next day the district planned to advertise for additional van drivers, as they were transporting additional students who had special needs, and they were to be picking up additional students as well. Needs were starting to arise in the special education area and the transportation area. The district was required to transport ten miles outside of its boundaries. Fell Charter was up a few students, so that might require an additional van. It was reiterated that the district was going to be looking for car and van drivers in the near future, for the purpose of interviewing.

Mrs. Voigt, during her report, noted that the online summer school program ran until August 5th. This was paid for by either the students or the parents, so if the students didn’t complete the courses they lost the credit (and the funds). There were also students taking courses trying to work ahead, who didn’t have required credit recovery. She said it was very good to have these students asking to do the work ahead.

The next week they were going to run a 21st Century science camp, she continued. It was free to students who were in grades five and six the year before, and paid for by the 21st century grant.

Ms. Wnorowski related that the administrators had met with the PDE compliance officer and a few other representatives, and gone through the state performance plan. They had received some pointers, and she said it was nice that they came right on site. She mentioned the extended school year, saying that everybody, the staff and students, had done a great job. She felt the program had gone well, and appreciated the staff’s flexibility with power outages. Mrs. Voigt related that reptiles were going to be visiting on Wednesday, saying that the kids loved this visit.

During the second hearing of visitors, a visitor asked if they had student numbers, and if they had come to a decision about moving the educators around. She was thinking specifically about third grade, which she opined was kind of when school became very real for children. Mrs. Voigt said that new student enrollment was August eighth and ninth, and they really needed to wait until that time to know.

Carol Davis, a member of the Beta Rho Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, was honored at the Alpha Alpha State Convention held at the Nittany Lion Inn at State College.  She was included in the 2014 Album of Distinction which recognizes members for an honor, distinction, or service performed beyond the Society.  Carol had the distinction of being appointed as a member of the State Board for the PA Child Care Association (PACCA).  Eighteen other members from across Pennsylvania were also recognized in the Album of Distinction.

Pat Arnold (left) recently presented Carol Davis with an original needlework piece for her service

Carol has been a member of the Beta Rho Chapter for ten years and presently serves as the treasurer of the chapter.  She is the director of Keystone College Children’s Center in Factoryville.  Delta Kappa Gamma is an international society of women educators whose membership is by invitation only and provides a variety of opportunities for women educators at the chapter, state and international levels.

Harassment/Disorderly Conduct:  On August 2nd Charles Bogard of the Wayne, NJ area did cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm by engaging in fighting, threatening, violent, or tumultuous behavior, creating an offensive condition which severed no legitimate purpose, thusly causing the State Police to be summoned to the area.  During such acts the man struck a woman, causing an abrasion upon her right hand in the knuckle area.  Charges were pending at the time for violations of PACC.  The incident occurred on I 81 NB in Lenox Township. 

Terroristic Threats:  Sometime during the night/early morning of July 26th/27th a terroristic treats incident occurred at the parking lot of Jerry's Garage in Dundaff in which Randy Bruch of Carbondale and a woman got into an altercation which became physical.   Baruch is accused of slapping the victim several times in the head and face, and threatening to kill her with a knife while holding her against her will.  The suspect was charged with PA Crimes Code sections 2701 (Simple Assault), 2706 (Terroristic Threats), 2709 (Harassment), and 2901 (Unlawful Restraint). 

Act 64:  PSP Gibson is investigating an incident in which drugs and drug paraphernalia were found on a 31 year old male of Shamokin, PA while the suspect was in the lobby of the police station.  The incident occurred on August 1st at 11:50 am. 

Criminal Mischief:  On July31st at approximately 5:00 pm a criminal mischief incident occurred in which a 25 year old Binghamton man used a key to scratch the side of a vehicle belonging to a 47 year old Susquehanna woman, while it was parked in the driveway of a Susquehanna residence.  The accused was cited for PA Crimes code section 3304 (Criminal Mischief). 

Harassment:  On July 30th at approximately 9:20 pm Brian Peterka of Clifford struck a woman in the head/face area, then pushed her into a cabinet, hitting her head, and shoved her out the door of a room.  Charges were filed at court 34-3-03. 

Commercial Vehicle Crash:  On July 17th at 8:25 am Joanne Daniels of Beach Lake, PA and Joseph Delancy of Berlin, PA were both operating water trucks while traveling north on SR 407 in Lenox Township.  As both units were approaching a downhill grade in the roadway, Daniels failed to maintain a reasonable speed for the grade.  The truck she was operating could not slow its speed to prevent it from striking Delancy's vehicle, and did in fact strike the rear of the other vehicle.  Daniels' vehicle then began to go around Delancy's vehicle, and again struck its rear. Both units began to spin.  Delancy's vehicle spun clockwise to the east side of the roadway, striking a ditch and overturning.  Daniel's vehicle continued north and rolled over, spinning clockwise.  Daniels sustained moderate injury.  Delancy sustained minor injury;  he was utilizing  a seat belt.  Both operators were treated to the scene by Emergency Services from Susquehanna and Lackawanna Counties.  Daniels was transported to CMC Hospital in Scranton.  Delancy refused treatment at the scene and made his own arrangements for treatment. 

Crash:  On July 26th at 6:48 pm Elias Bonilla of the Bronx, NY was traveling south on I-81 in Great Bend Township when he lost control of his motorcycle, at which time it tipped onto the side.  The driver was thrown from the motorcycle.  He sustained minor injury;  a motorcycle helmet was in use. 

Theft:  On July 25th between 3:00 and 3:30 pm a Kingsley woman discovered that her Craftsmen 50 gallon air compressor was taken without authorization. 

Theft:  On July 24th between 11:00 am and noon, the clothes were stolen off of the clothes line of a New Milford man, and a lawn ornament stolen from her front yard.  The incident occurred on Stump Pond Road in New Milford Township. 

Indecent Assault:  PSP Gibson received multiple complaints of a 12 year old male having inappropriate contact with other juveniles in the New Milford area.  An investigation revealed that the male did in fact commit multiple criminal acts while at the New Milford pool.  The juvenile was charged with the violations.  It is suggested that the parents of children who frequented the pool, talk to their children to insure that the child may not be a victim also.  If anyone has any questions or needs assistance with this matter, please contact Tpr. OLIVER @ 570-465-3154. 

Assault-Harassment:  On July 19th Andrew Kilgallon of Johnson City and Vincent Kelly-Brownell of Binghamton both attended a party at Tripp Lake.  Kelly-Brownell got angered because Kilgallon was playing his bongos too loud.  A fight ensued that turned physical.  Both actors were summoned to court to explain their actions. 

Burglary:  Between July 25th and 26th entry was gained into a Lawton residence by means of a front window.  It was unknown if anything was taken.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Criminal Mischief:  Between the 27th and 28th, an unknown object was thrown at the passenger side window of a Springville woman's car.  The object shattered the side window and a rear window. 

Disorderly Conduct:  On July 14th at 4:10 pm Betty Vanhorn of the Hallstead area, Kendra Ososki of the New Milford area, and Todd Phillips of the New Milford Area did cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm by engaging in fighting, threatening, violent, or tumultuous behavior, or creating an offensive condition which served no legitimate purpose, thusly causing the State Police to be summoned to the area. 

Crash:  On July 23rd at 3:38 pm Dennis Hall of Springville was traveling east on SR 3004, negotiating a left curve in the roadway.  At that time Joseph Nally of Union Dale  was traveling west on SR 3004, approaching  a stop sign.  Hall under compensated the curve and traveled into the west bound travel lane, at which time his Silverado 2500 impacted Nally's Ford F350.  The Chevy lost the front-left wheel before coming to a rest. 

Theft by Unlawful Taking:  Between the 20th and 21st of July, a mailbox was stolen from the bottom of a Clifford Township woman's driveway.  The mailbox was handmade bluestone affixed to a post.  It was valued at $150. 

Theft by Unlawful Taking:  A New Milford Township man reported that a Ruger .357 Cal revolver was missing from his residence.  The victim believed that his grandson or his friend might have it in his possession.  The revolver had an estimated value of $350.00. 

Theft:  On July 15th at 12:04 am a perpetrator entered the New Milford Pump N Pantry when the store clerk was busy cleaning the coffee station at the far side of the store.  The perpetrator went behind the counter and grabbed approximately eight cartons of cigarettes.  He or she quickly fled when the store clerk began chasing after him.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

DUI/Drug Possession:  On July 4th at 12:50 am Jennifer Brown of Waymart was pulled over for a traffic violation.  The accused exhibited signs of intoxication and was placed into custody for DUI.  A small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was located inside Brown's vehicle. 

Criminal Mischief:  A victim reported that unknown perpetrator(s) scratched a door on her 2008 Cayenne while it was located in Lenox Township between the 22nd and 23rd. 

Burglary:  A Clifford man related that during the daylight hours of July 21st he believed someone had entered his residence while he was away.  He reported nothing noted as stolen from the incident. 

Burglary-Trespass:  On July 21st between 9:15 and 5:30 pm the residence of a Brackney man was entered through a door on the structure.  Once inside the residence jewelry, US currency, and other items were taken.  Said act was done without the victim's authorization.  Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police. 

Hit and Run:  On July 16th Levi Herne of Montrose was traveling northbound on TR 862 in Franklin Township when he lost control of his vehicle.  The vehicle crossed TR 684 and exited the roadway, impacted a tree and overturned, coming to a rest off of the roadway, overturned onto its roof.  He fled the scene prior to police response.  The vehicle was towed from the scene by Vogel's Towing.  Both Herne and a juvenile female passenger sustained minor injury. 

Anyone having information regarding any of these incidents is asked to please contact the police at (570) 465-3154.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT’S for the following individuals as of 9:20AM AUGUST 1, 2014: Duane M. Aldrich, Brent V. Birtch, Allen S. Bowman, John R. Bush, Gerald E. Case, Anthony M. Choplosky, Tina M. Clark, Christopher J. Clark, Jonathan Fathi, David J. Fischer, Jeremy W. Hall, Shannon J. Hollister, Nathan Hollister, Todd J. Layton, Charlie J. Legere, Casey M. Lehman, Derrick Lezinsky, Robert J. McCrone, Matthew S. Miller, Ronald N. Mitchell, Jordan L. Payne, Wallace J. Penny Jr., Vincent S. Perico, Matthew J. Peters, Veronica D. Phelps, Eric A. Pike, Desiree L Shifler, Anthony L. Smith, Frederick Swingle, III, Tessa E. Thomas, Kurtis Tracy, Donna N. Tunstall, John H. Walter, Steven G. Warner. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 170 with any information on the location of these individuals.