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Regular Meeting of
the Board of Education June 27, 2006 – 7:30 pm Elementary Large Group Instruction
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Welcome to
the meeting of the We are all
here for the same reason. All opinions
are welcomed and equally valuable. Our
only request is that we address each other with civility and respect. Our courtesy toward each other is the best
way to show our students how much we respect them as well. |
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Agenda |
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6:30 p.m. – Executive Session for the
discussion of negotiations and personnel. |
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I. Call
to the Order – Mr. Ralph Puerta, President, presiding |
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II. Pledge of Allegiance |
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III. Recording of Attendance – Mr. David Bonenberger, Secretary |
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IV. Announcement of Executive Sessions – June
20, 2006 |
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V. Recognition |
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VI. Presentations A. 2006-2007
Budget Discussion Budget Changes |
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VII. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Sandra
Fellin, Superintendent |
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VIII. Citizens’ Comments –
Agenda Items Only –
Visitors should state their name and
address. |
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IX. Presentation of Bills – David Bonenberger A. General
Expenditures ~ Attachment B. Health
Benefits ~ Attachment |
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X. Treasurer’s
Report – George
Torrella/David Bonenberger A. Cash,
Investment and Bond Activity ~ April and
May B. Revenue
and Expenditure Summary ~ April and May C. Expansion
Project Finance Report ~ April and May D. Activity
Accounts: 1. High School - May 2. Middle School - May |
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XI. Items for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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XII. Motion to Approve Agenda |
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A. Education Committee – Susan
Baxter/Sandra Fellin |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The
following items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member
request. All items in the shaded area
are part of the consensus motion. ________________ ________________ ________________ ______________ |
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Science Textbook |
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1. Approve
the second and final review of the following high school textbook: (Budgeted) Course Title – Environmental
Science Textbook Title – Environmental and
Ecology for Pennsylvania - Meeting the Standards Text Replaces – New Course |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Education. |
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B. Personnel Committee – Eric
Schenkel/Sandra Fellin |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The following
items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member
request. All items in the shaded area
are part of the consensus motion. ________________ ________________ ________________ ______________ |
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Professional Employees |
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1. Approve
the following professional employees effective August 22, 2006. They are entitled to salary and benefits
per the current teachers’ contract: Theresa Andreucci – HS Spanish -
$47,734 (Masters, Step 5. Ms. Andreucci
is replacing Kate Toczek who resigned. Megan McDevitt – HS English -
$45,400 (Masters, Step 3). Ms.
McDevitt is replacing Danielle Swartz who resigned. |
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Long-Term Substitutes |
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2. Approve
the following long-term substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year. They are entitled to salary and benefits
per the current teacher’s contract. Gemma Davis – HS Business Ed – 1st
semester only - Ms. Davis will be paid
½ at the LTS rate $9,907.25 (B, Step 2) and ½ at her permanent pay rate
$11,217.25 (M, Step 2). She will
return to permanent .5 HS social studies position at the beginning of the 2nd
semester. Ms. Davis is replacing Stacy
Daniels who is on maternity leave. Erin
Wilson - .5 HS Social Studies – 1st semester only - $9,907.25 (B,
Step 2). Ms. Wilson is replacing Gemma
Davis for the 1st semester. |
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Professional Transfers |
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3. Approve
the following professional transfers effective the 2006-07 school year. Salaries will remain the same except for those
who are transferring from .5 to full time, in which case their salaries will
reflect full-time. Elizabeth Birli – transferring
from fourth grade to kindergarten Rita Ernst – transferring from
second grade to fourth grade Amy Kishbaugh – transferring from
first grade to fourth grade Eugenia Miller – transferring from
.5 HS English to full-time HS English Jean Ruhf – transferring from
kindergarten to first grade |
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Sabbatical Leave |
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4. Approve
the sabbatical leave request for Elizabeth Birli, kindergarten teacher, for
the Spring of 2007 for the purpose of study. |
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Maternity Leave Requests |
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5. Approve
the following maternity leave requests: Jennifer Campbell - kindergarten teacher,
effective August 28, 2006, and continuing until February 12, 2007. This will be an unpaid maternity leave. Courtney Best - elementary
learning support teacher, effective September 4, 2006, and continuing until
November 3, 2006. She will use 10 sick
days, then 15 sick days which will run concurrent with the provisions
outlined in the Family Medical Leave Act. |
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Academic Core Aide |
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6. Approve
the transfer of Nancy Bean from instructional aide to Academic Core aid at
the elementary school. She is
replacing Cindy Fulmer who retired.
Ms. Bean is entitled to salary and benefits according to current aide
contract. |
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Professional Resignations |
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7. Approve
the following resignations: Dan Burkholder - Special Education
Supervisor, as of August 19, 2006, or upon release by the district. Jennifer Pratt - HS math teacher,
effective September 1, 2006. Mark Bushek - HS emotional support
teacher, effective August 22, 2006. |
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Solicitor |
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8. Approve Brian Monahan as District
Solicitor for a term ending June 30, 2007.
Solicitor Compensation and Service Arrangement
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Food Service Personnel Agreement |
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9. Approve the 2006-2010 Food Service
Personnel Agreement. |
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Food Service Personnel Incentive |
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10. Approve the food service employees’
2005-2006 cash incentive payment of 1.5%. |
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Recommendation: To approve
all motions and recommendations as listed above in Personnel. |
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C. Facilities Committee – Herb
Payung/Wally Zimpfer |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The
following items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member
request. All items in the shaded area
are part of the consensus motion. ________________ ________________ ________________ _______________ |
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Surplus Bus |
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1. Approve
declaration of school bus as surplus valueless property and donate same to SeWyCo
Fire Company for drill purposes. |
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Lower Saucon Township Work |
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2. Approve legal work by easement viability for the Polk
Valley Park Trail connector. Fee not to exceed $3,000. Attachment |
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Land Development Improvement
Extension |
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3. Approve the land development
improvement extension agreement for the Middle School additions to June 4,
2007. Attachment |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Facilities. |
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D. Finance Committee – George
Torrella/David Bonenberger |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The following
items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member
request. All items in the shaded area
are part of the consensus motion. ________________ ________________ ________________ _______________ |
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Lease Approval |
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1. Approve
a Lease Agreement for a five-year term between LaSalle Bank National
Association, Payment Schedule and Resolution documents. |
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Adoption of Budget |
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2. Adopt
the 2006 – 2007 budget in the amount of $
_________, which
will be funded by a ________ mill increase.
The millage rate will be ________. ($ ________ per
$1,000 assessed value). |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Finance. |
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E. Policy Task Force Committee – |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The
following items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member
request. All items in the shaded area
are part of the consensus motion. ________________ ________________ ________________ ______________ |
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No Report
or Recommendations. |
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Recommendation: No
recommendations. |
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F. Community Outreach – Susan Baxter/Herb
Payung/Sandra Fellin |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The
following items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member request. All items in the shaded area are part of
the consensus motion. ________________ ________________ ________________ ______________ |
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Environmental Planning and Design
Firm |
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1. Approve the Saucon Valley Partnership
recommendation to hire the firm of Environmental Planning and Design for the
multi municipal comprehensive plan. |
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2. The next meeting of the Saucon Valley
Partnership is scheduled for July 12, 2006 beginning at 7 pm at the
Hellertown Borough Hall. |
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Recommendation: To approve all motions and
recommendations as listed above in Community Outreach. |
as listed above in Education.
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G. Bethlehem
Area Vo-Tech School
– Edward Inghrim/Lachlan Peeke (Meetings are first Tuesday of every
month) |
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H. Colonial
Intermediate Unit
– Susan Baxter (Meetings are fourth Wednesday of
every month) |
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I. PSBA – Sandra Miller/Herb Payung |
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J. Northampton
Community College
– Charles Bartolet (Meetings are first Thursday of every
month) |
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K. Hellertown/Lower
Saucon Chamber of Commerce – George Torrella |
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L. New
Business |
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XIII. Solicitor’s Report |
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XIV. Citizen’s Inquiries and
Comments – Visitors should state their name and address. |
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XV. Announcements |
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Future Meetings ~ July 11, 2006 – 7:30 pm – Business
Meeting Elementary
Large Group Instruction Room July 25, 2006 – 7:30 pm – Business
Meeting Elementary
Large Group Instruction Room |
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XV. Motion to Adjourn Meeting |
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The Saucon Valley School District
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex,
or handicap |