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Summary of Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
July 20, 2015
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Vice President Joseph A. Caffrey called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Superintendent Dr. Bernard S. Prevuznak led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Board Secretary Leonard B. Przywara called the roll.
8 MEMBERS PRESENT: Caffrey, Evans, Galella, Katsock, Quinn, Susek, Thomas, Walker,
1 MEMBER ABSENT: Elmy
Vice President Caffrey stated:
 The chair wishes to announce that the Board held an Executive Session prior to the Regular Board
Meeting of July 20, 2015.
 THE SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION RELATED SOLELY TO MATTERS OF
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, LABOR NEGOTIATIONS, AND/OR THREATENED OR ACTUAL
LITIGATION.
Miss Katsock moved, seconded by Ms. Thomas, to approve the minutes of the Special Board
Meetings of June 10, 2015 and June 29, 2015 and dispense with the reading of those minutes.
The vote was as follows:
All In Favor: Evans, Galella, Katsock, Quinn, Susek, Thomas, Walker, Caffrey
Unfinished Business
Ms. Thomas asked if there was an update in regard to the motion she previously made at the June 29, 2015
Special Board Meeting in regard to having all District owned properties, including the Wilkes-Barre Township and
Empire Street properties appraised for the possibility of sale by the District.
Attorney Wendolowski responded that he has not had an opportunity to address the issue of having the properties
assessed due to the fact the motion was just recently made at the June 29, 2015 Special Board Meeting.
There were no Communications from the Superintendent
Communications from Citizens
1. Sandra Richards
2. Elizabeth Heck
3. Amber Zyskowski
4. Lois Grimm
5. Robert Holden
6. Joanne Tenneriello
7. Jack Nolan
8. Ashleigh Osolnice
9. John Suchoski
10. Frank Sorick
11. Robin Shudak

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The above listed Citizens addressed the Board in regard to:
1. Requesting that the Board of Directors of Wilkes-Barre Area School District consider holding their
monthly Board Meetings at a location that would accommodate a large crowd and provide air
conditioning.
2. Questions in regard to the report issued that addressed the ground issues at the site of Meyers
High School.
3. Why the District is opting to build a new High School in a flood zone.
4. Questions in regard to class sizes and sports in the new consolidated high school
5. The advantages of small neighborhood schools versus the disadvantages of larger consolidated
schools.
6. Concerns in regard to how the Meyers site will be utilized after Meyers High School and Coughlin
High School are consolidated.
7. Disappointment in regard to how the Board is responding to the concerns of the Taxpayers/Citizens
who elected the Members of the Board to serve the Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
8. The importance of providing a good education for the students of the Wilkes-Barre Area School
District.
9. Concerns in regard to Nepotism being a factor when positions are filled within the Wilkes-Barre Area
School District.
10. Three minute time limit to address the Board is not a sufficient amount of time in regard to the issue of
school consolidation.
11. The School Board Members are not listening to the concerns of the people who elected them.
All of the above questions were addressed by:
Mr. Joseph Caffrey, Feasibility Committee Chairperson
Dr. Bernard Prevuznak, Superintendent
Rev. Shawn Walker, Hiring Policy Committee Chairperson
Dino Galella, Athletic Committee Chairperson
Attorney Wendolowski, Solicitor
LUZERNE INTERMEDIATE UNIT
Miss Katsock informed the Board that the next meeting of the LIU is scheduled for August 6, 2015.
WILKES-BARRE AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER
Mr. Quinn informed the Board that the next meeting scheduled for the Wilkes-Barre Career and Technical
Center is Tuesday, August 4, 2015.

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CURRICULUM COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Galella presented the following report and recommendations for the Board’s approval:
1. That approval be given to enter into Agreements with the Children’s Service Center of Wyoming
Valley, Inc., 335 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA to provide an educational component
within its Milford E. Barnes Jr. School – Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Therapeutic
Education Program (TEP) with recognized educational and behavioral costs offset by the home
school district. A complete copy of the agreements (Exhibit “A” & “B”) are on file in the Office of
the Board Secretary and incorporated into this resolution with full force and effect as if same had
been pronounced in its entirety herein.
2. That approval be given to enter into an Agreement with The Meadows/UCBH, 132 The Meadows
Drive, Centre Hall, PA, a licensed private tutorial school to provide a diagnostic/prescriptive
approach to District students’ academic needs during hospitalization. A complete copy of the
agreement (Exhibit “C”) is on file in the Office of the Board Secretary and incorporated into this
resolution with full force and effect as if same had been pronounced in its entirety herein.
3. That approval be given to enter into an Agreement with the Luzerne County Department of
Probation Services, Penn Place Bldg., Suite 329, 20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA
to support the School/Community Based Probation Project for the period of July 1, 2015 through
June 30, 2016. A complete copy of the agreement (Exhibit “D”) is on file in the Office of the
Board Secretary and incorporated into this resolution with full force and effect as if same had
been pronounced in its entirety herein.
4. That approval be given to enter into a “Cyber Services” Agreement with Seneca Valley School
District, 124 Seneca School Road, Harmony, PA to supply an online accessible curriculum, and
assessments for students of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District that meets the academic
content standards of the State Board of Education for the 2015-2016 school year. A complete
copy of the agreement (Exhibit “E”) is on file in the Office of the Board Secretary and
incorporated into this resolution with full force and effect as if same had been pronounced in its
entirety herein.
5. That the Student Dress Code, as revised be adopted, and implemented beginning with the 2015-
2016 school year.
Mr. Galella moved, seconded by Miss Katsock, to adopt the report. The vote was as follows:
8 Ayes: Evans, Galella, Quinn, Katsock, Susek, Thomas, Walker, Caffrey

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BUDGET FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Quinn presented the following report and recommendations for the Board’s approval:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. That approval be given to the below listed payments:
Contractor Project Fund
Cert/Appli.
Invoice #
Payment Due
Apollo Group, Inc. District Feasibility Study Capital Projects 10 $1,081.60
Apollo Group, Inc. Mackin Renovation Capital Projects 10 $32,868.80
Panzitta Enterprises, Inc. Mackin Renovation Capital Projects 03 $324,167.71
G.R. Noto Electrical
Construction, Inc. Mackin Renovation Capital Projects 02 $249,750.00
Yannuzzi, Inc. Mackin Renovation
Plumbing Capital Projects 01 $30,600.00
Yannuzzi, Inc. Mackin Renovation HVAC Capital Projects 01 $59,400.00
Apollo Group, Inc. Daniel J. Flood Roof
Replacement Capital Projects 07 $4,000.00
Mark J. Sobeck Roof
Consulting, Inc.
Daniel J. Flood Roof
Replacement Capital Projects 4670 $1,440.00
Olivetti Roofing Systems
Corp.
Daniel J. Flood Roof
Replacement Capital Projects 06
NOT
APPROVED
$43,200.00
Olivetti Roofing Systems
Corp
Daniel J. Flood Roof
Replacement Capital Projects 07
NOT
APPROVED
$135,689.40
Apollo Group, Inc. Heights Murray Elementary
Reroofing Capital Projects 07 $8,000.00
Mark J. Sobeck Roof
Consulting, Inc.
Heights Murray Elementary
Reroofing Capital Projects 4669 $5,580.00
Dunmore Roofing &
Supply Co., Inc.
Heights Murray Elementary
Reroofing Capital Projects 03 $138,028.50
A&E Group, JV New High School PlanCon A Capital Projects 02 $20,000.00
A&E Group, JV Kistler K-8 School PlanCon
A Capital Projects 02 $10,000.00
Borton Lawson
Architecture New High School PlanCon A Capital Projects 02 $3,950.00
WKL Architecture New High School PlanCon A Capital Projects 02 $10,379.84
Leonard Engineering,
Inc.
Kistler Additions
Renovations Capital Projects 01 $9,833.33
Leonard Engineering,
Inc. New High School Capital Projects 01 $14,422.22
WKL Architecture New High School Capital Projects 01 $38,823.38

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2. That ratification be given to the Repository Tax Sale by Northeast Revenue Service, LLC, as
agent for the Luzerne County Tax Claim Bureau as follows:
PROPERTY OWNER PARCEL NO. PROPOSED BID
P& R Development
Adj. 66 Davis Place
Wilkes-Barre, PA
73-H9SE4-009-072-000 $500.00
3. That approval be given to exonerate the following listed property owners from the payment of
school property taxes. The Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Commission for Real Estate Tax
Exemption has verified with the Department of Veterans Affairs that the property owner is totally
and permanently disabled as a result of service connected causes incurred during a period of war
or armed conflict.
PROPERTY OWNER ADDRESS EFFECTIVE DATE
Charles S. Slavish 68 Hutson Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
July 3, 2014
Thomas R. Wynn 87 Wilcox Drive
Wilkes-Barre, PA
November 24, 2014
4. That approval be given by the Board of Education to the response by the District to the
“Performance Audit Report” of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District by the Department of Auditor
General, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2012, 2011, 2010
and 2009.
Said response to the Audit Report is set forth in the exhibit attached hereto titled
“Response to Performance Audit Report of the Auditor General for the years ended June 30,
2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009” (Exhibit “A”). Accompanying the “Response to Performance Audit
Report” is a complete copy of the Audit Report (Exhibit “B”) which together are incorporated into
this resolution with full force and effect as if same had been pronounced in their entirety herein.
C. That payment be approved for the following General Fund Wire Transfers #201410188-
201410211 and General Fund checks, #39571-39603 which were drawn for payment since the
last special meeting of the Board of Education held on June 29, 2105.
D. That the checks listed on the following pages #39604 to 39674 which have been inspected be
approved and that orders be drawn for the respective amounts set down opposite the names of
persons or firms.
Mr. Quinn moved, seconded by Dr. Susek, to adopt the report. The vote was as follows:
8 Ayes: Evans, Galella, Katsock, Quinn, Susek, Thomas, Walker, Caffrey
8 Nays: Evans, Galella, Katsock, Quinn, Susek, Thomas, Walker, Caffrey - A -Olivetti Roofing Systems Corp.
1 Nay: Katsock: C & D

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ATHLETIC COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Galella presented the following report and recommendations for the Board’s approval:
1. That approval be given to renew the District’s Student and Athletic Insurance for the 2015-2016
school year with IDM Consulting Services, 174 Lawrence Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA at a premium
in the amount of $83,856.00. The Interscholastic Sports Program, which also includes gym
classes, intramurals, field trips, band, majorettes, cheerleaders, junior high school sports and pre-
season conditioning, is administered by Bob McCloskey Insurance, P.O. Box 511, 76 Main Street,
Matawan, New Jersey.
Mr. Galella moved, seconded by Dr. Susek, to adopt the report. The vote was as follows:
8 Ayes: Evans, Galella, Katsock, Quinn, Susek, Thomas, Walker, Caffrey
SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT
Ms. Thomas informed the Board that there was no report at this time, however, she will have a Safety
Security Committee Report for the August, 10, 2015 Regular Board Meeting.
CONTRACTED SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT
Dr. Susek presented the following report and recommendations for the Board’s approval:
1. That approval be given to engage the services of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams, LLP, 2 S. Main
Street, Suite 303, Pittston, PA to provide auxiliary legal services during the 2015-2016 school year,
on an as-need basis in accordance with the terms and conditions of their proposed standard
agreement.
2. That ratification be given to the change order requests of Panzitta Enterprises, 72 George Avenue,
Wilkes-Barre, PA in respect to the Mackin School Renovations Project, as follows:
a. Elimination of portions of aluminum guard and hand rail, deduct -$4,330.65
b. Installation of waterproof membrane and drain tile 7,299.69
c. Roof curb support frames 11,186.46
d. Repairs to existing roof deck 495.00
Total net change orders $14,650.50
3. That approval be given to the change order requests of Yannuzzi, Inc., P.O. Box A, Hazleton, PA in
respect to the Mackin School Renovations Project, as follows:
a. Installation of a sump pump, basin, piping and accessories $5,703.74
b. Installation of catch basin in lieu of trench drain 1,757.30
Total change orders $7,461.04
4. That approval be given to the revised change order request of G.R. Noto Electrical Construction, Inc.,
2 Skyline Drive, P.O. Box 247, Clarks Summit, PA in respect to the Mackin School Renovations
Project, as follows:
a. Use of two (2) Simplex Receptacle Poke Throughs, deduct -$16,286.00

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5. That approval be given to the change order request of Olivetti Roofing Systems Corporation, P.O.
Box 3711, Scranton, PA in respect to the Daniel J. Flood Elementary School Roof Replacement
Project, as follows:
a. Furnish and install fall protection screens $2,470.00
6. That ratification be given to the contract, awarded to Mar-Paul Company, Inc., 1335 Veterans
Memorial Drive, Jessup, PA in respect to the Meyers/Coughlin Safety Sheds and Fence Project in
the amount of $240,000.00.
7. That approval be given to enter into a contract with Geo-Science Engineering Co., Inc., 1252 Mid
Valley Drive, Jessup, PA to perform a preliminary and final design geotechnical survey of the
proposed sites of the new high school and a new 3-story addition at Kistler Elementary School, in
accordance with the terms and conditions included in their proposal.
8. That approval be given to accept the “Certificate of Substantial Completion” from the Apollo Group,
Inc., Construction Manager in respect to Wilkes-Barre Township Maintenance Building Roofing
Project with Dunmore Roofing and Supply Co., Inc. with an established date of June 19, 2015.
ADDENDUM
1. That approval be given to enter into a contract with Environmental Abatement Associates, Inc., 239
Schuyler Avenue, Suite 125B, Kingston, PA to perform an asbestos inspection, hazardous
materials survey and air monitoring/project management services at James M. Coughlin High
School at their estimated costs, as follows:
a. Asbestos inspection/testing services $7,500.00
b. Hazardous materials survey services 1,200.00
c. Air monitoring and project management services
On-site asbestos air monitoring, daily rate 600.00
PCM air sample analysis, daily rate 240.00
This approval is based upon the recommendation of Apollo, Inc., the District’s Construction Manager.
Dr. Susek moved, seconded by Rev. Walker, to adopt the report. The vote was as follows:
7 Ayes: Evans, Galella, Quinn, Susek, Thomas, Walker, Caffrey
1 Nay: Katsock, Entire Report
1 Nay: Susek, Item #5
There was no LEGISLATIVE /FEDERAL REPORT
There was no MATERIAL SUPPLIES REPORT

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Personnel Committee Report
Dr. Susek presented the following report and recommendations for the Board’s approval:
The Personnel Committee respectfully makes the following report and recommendations:
All appointments are made pending receipt of PDE required clearances, certifications, and any
applicable pre-employment drug test.
A. Professional
1. That the retirement of Inez Weinstock be accepted with regret effective August 24, 2015.
2. That the retirement of John Jeffrey Reese be accepted with regret effective November 10,
2015.
3. That Kelly Polacheck’s request for unpaid leave for the 2015-16 school year be approved.
4. That Jason Blazosek’s request for unpaid leave for the 2015-16 school year be approved.
5. That Janelle Burcicki’s request for unpaid leave for the 2015-16 school year be approved.
6. That Carmen Flores be appointed as secondary Spanish long term substitute for first semester
for the 2015-16 school year.
7. That ________________________ be appointed a temporary professional employee as a
secondary business teacher effective August 27, 2015.
TABLED
8. That Christine Edmondson be appointed a temporary professional employee as a secondary
art teacher effective August 27, 2015.
9. That Molly Gorman be appointed as a secondary math long term substitute.
10. That _______________________ be appointed a temporary professional employee as an
elementary education teacher effective August 27, 2015. TABLED
11. That _______________________ be appointed a temporary professional employee as an
elementary education teacher effective August 27, 2015. TABLED
12. That _______________________ be appointed a temporary professional employee as an
elementary education teacher effective August 27, 2015. TABLED
13. That _______________________ be appointed a temporary professional employee as an
elementary education teacher effective August 27, 2015.TABLED
14. That Heather Green be appointed a temporary professional employee as a special education
teacher effective August 27, 2015.

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15. That Carolyn Kaminski be appointed a temporary professional employee as a special
education teacher effective August 27, 2015.
16. That Sarah Reedy be appointed a temporary professional employee as a special education
teacher effective August 27, 2015.
17. That Ashleigh Osolnick be appointed a temporary professional employee as a special
education teacher effective August 27, 2015.
18. That Mary Siejak appointed a temporary professional employee as a special education teacher
effective August 27, 2015.
19. That Kyle Paul be appointed as special education long term sub for the 2015-16 school year.
20. That James McLaughlin’s status as a half day temporary professional as a music teacher be
changed to full day.
21. That Kathleen Carlisle be reappointed as a temporary part time school psychologist for the
first semester of the 2015-16 school year.
B. School Resource Officers
1. That Carol Davenport be appointed as a School Resource/Police Officer effective upon the opening of
Mackin School.
C. Secretaries & Teachers’ Associates
1. That the retirement of Linda L. Pesotski be accepted with regret effective September 11, 2015.
2. That Jamie Pesotski be appointed as a 30 hour per week locker room aide.
3. That Shantel Grohowski be appointed as a 27.5 hour per week office aide.
4. That Joseph Gallamo be appointed as a 32.5 hour per week para-professional/PCA.
5. That Sharon Yale be appointed as a long term substitute 20 hour Kindergarten Aide for the 2015-16
school year.
6. That Rosemary DeTrafford be appointed as a substitute teachers’ associate.

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D. Security/Greeters
1. That ________________________ be appointed as a 28 hour per week security/greeter. TABLED
2. That _________________________ be appointed as a 28 hour per week security/greeter. TABLED
E. Custodians
1. That Jamaar Taylor be appointed as a substitute custodian.
F. Athletics
1. That the resignation of Don Lott Jr. as G.A.R.’s junior high assistant girls’ basketball coach be accepted
with regret effective June 14, 2015.
2. That the resignation of Vito Malacari as G.A.R.’s junior high head football coach be accepted with regret
effective July 20, 2015.
3. That the resignation of Robert E. Rushkowski as Coughlin’s Junior High Assistant softball coach be
accepted with regret July 20, 2015.
4. The following appointments are made for the sport season and will be continued on a season to season
basis unless, the post is declared vacant by the Board of School Directors. All appointments are effective
upon all PDE required clearances and documents being submitted.
G.A.R Football Jr. High Head Coach Stephen Butler
Coughlin Football Volunteer Assistant Coach TABLED
Coughlin Girls’ Soccer Volunteer Assistant Coach TABLED
G.A.R. Cross-country Varsity Head Coach David Oldziejewski
G.A.R. Girls’ Volleyball Volunteer Assistant Coach Verenice Flores
Meyers Football Volunteer Assistant Coach Zahir Dunell
Dr. Susek moved, seconded by Miss Katsock to adopt the report. The vote was as follows:
8 Ayes: Evans, Galella, Katsock, Quinn, Susek, Thomas, Walker, Caffrey

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Miss Katsock presented Resolution No 1
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the recent death of MATTHEW T. JACOBS has brought sorrow to his family, friends,
and all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, he is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Wilkes-Barre Area School
District; and
WHEREAS, his passing on June 14, 2015 will leave an unfillable void in the lives of all who knew
and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that his death be recorded in the minutes of the Board of
School Directors and that the Secretary be instructed to express the sympathy of the members of the
Board to his wife Sandra; and to his entire family.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
July 20, 2015
Miss Katsock moved, to accept the Resolution by Acclamation.
New Business
Ms. Thomas moved, seconded by Rev. Walker, to form a committee to explore the possible acquisition
of a dog to be utilized to determine the presence of drugs in District owned buildings and the feasibility of
raising funds for the purchase of the dog through school fundraisers. The vote was as follows:
8 Ayes: Evans, Galella, Katsock, Quinn, Susek, Thomas, Walker, Caffrey
There were no Communications from Solicitor
Board Secretary Report
Leonard B. Przywara, Board Secretary/Business Manager announced the following Meeting schedules.
August, 2015
Committee Meeting
Monday August 10, 2015 – 5:30 PM
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, August 10, 2015– 7:00 PM
Miss Katsock moved to adjourn the Meeting.
Vice President Caffrey adjourned the Meeting at 8:30 PM.

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