KO School Board Meeting Notebook

Keystone Oaks School Board met last Thursday, Nov. 17. It was the last school board meeting for outgoing board members. Here’s a roundup of some items from the meeting.

Solicitor resigns

The board accepted the resignation of the Law Offices of Ira Weiss as the district’s solicitor, effective with the appointment of a successor.

Ira Weiss attorney Lisa Colautti said school officials are given the opportunity to appoint a new solicitor each election season, and that solicitors must be reappointed annually according to school codes. The law firm offered its resignation to the district for consideration, and the school board accepted it, she said.

“It has been a pleasure to work in the school district,” Colautti said.

2011 Honor Roll of School Board Service

The following school board members were recognized for their years of service on the Keystone Oaks School Board:

• Dennis Fuga, 8 years of service; Robert Lloyd, 16 years of service; Evelyn Weaver, 16 years of service.

Substitute Roster Update

The following individuals will be included on the teacher substitute roster for the 2011-12 school year, contingent on completion of all required employee forms and legal documents:

• Georgeanne Cluskey, elementary/ML math/ML science; Kelly Connolly, English; Michael Fahey, elementary/physical education; David Hennon, English; Adam Howells, English; Mandy Mangan, elementary/early childhood; Julie Yannone, early childhood K-3; Felix Yerace, social studies.

Retirement

The board accepted the retirement of high school custodian George Molter, effective Jan. 3, 2012.

Coaches approved

The following coaches were approved for the 2011-12 school year:

• Brock Hite, assistant wrestling coach; Richard Pattinato, middle school wrestling coach; Philip Sorrentino, Jr., middle school wrestling coach; Dan LaGamba, volunteer assistant boys basketball coach.

Reorganization

The school board’s reorganization meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in the board room, followed by the business/legislative meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the same location.