SAUCON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

Board of School Directors

Business Meeting

Audion

July 25, 2005 – 7:30 p.m.

 

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Agenda

 

I.          Call to Order by the Board President

 

II.          Flag Salute

 

III.         Roll Call

 

IV.        Announcement of Executive Sessions:   July 5, 2005

                                                                                  July 12, 2005

                                                                       

V.        Approval of Minutes:

June 27, 2005 – Business Meeting - Minutes - June 27, 2005

July 5, 2005 – Business Meeting - Minutes - July 5, 2005

 

VI.        Citizen’s Comments – Action Agenda Items Only

 

VII.       Appoint Thomas Gorr as Assistant Board Secretary for the July 25, 2005, School

Board Meeting due to absence of David Bonenberger, Board Secretary.

 

VIII.      Recognition

            A.        Lynn Cheddar and Vivian Demko – Hands-On Learning Mini-Grant. 

 

IX.        Superintendent’s Report

           

X.        Motion to Approve Agenda

 

            A.        Education Committee – Susan Baxter, Chair

     

            B.        Personnel Committee – Eric Schenkel

                       

                        It is recommended that the Board:

 

1.         Approve the following professional employees, effective August 23, 2005:  They are entitled to salary and benefits per the current professional contract. 

 

Jennifer Brunnet – 4th grade - $36,927 (B, Step 3).  Ms. Brunnet is replacing Jill Riefenstahl, who resigned.

 

Katherine Hyatt-McCue – elementary special education teacher

$52,833, (M + 30, Step 6).  Ms. Hyatt-McCue is replacing Christine Kennedy, who resigned.

 

Angela McFetridge – 6th grade science/social studies teacher – $35,927 (B, Step 1).  Ms. McFetridge is replacing Robert Boyer, who retired.

 

Kathleen Wagner – MS health/physical education teacher - $36,927 (B, Step 3).  Mrs. Wagner is replacing Krista Mangahas, who resigned.

 

Elizabeth Weyrauch – elementary physical education teacher –

$35,927, (B, Step 1).  Ms. Weyrauch was originally board approved to replace Sarah Roncolato as a full year LTS.  She is now replacing Mark Weikert, who resigned.

 

            Jennifer Zimpfer – (.5 position) 6th grade special education teacher - $17,963.50 (B, Step 1) – This is a new position.

 

            Victoria Zuck – kindergarten teacher - $$36,427 (B, Step 2). 

Ms. Zuck is replacing Tina Weikert, who resigned.

 

2.         Approve the resignation of the following professional employees:

 

Jill Riefenstahl, elementary teacher, effective July 15, 2005.

 

Mark Weikert, elementary physical education teacher, effective August 23, 2005.

           

3.         Approve the following long term substitutes for the 2005-06 school year.  They are entitled to the benefits per the current professional contract.

 

Nicholas Chiarolanza – 6th grade science/social studies long- term substitute for the 2005-06 school year - $35,927 (B, Step 1).  Mr. Chiarolanza will be replacing Jennifer Flizar, who is on maternity leave.

 

Michael Gray – elementary physical education long- term substitute for the 2005-06 school year - $35,927 (B, Step 1).  Mr. Gray will be replacing Sarah Roncolato, who is on maternity leave.

 

Kristi Haas – 3rd grade long-term substitute for the 2005-06 school year - $36,427 (B, Step 2).  Ms. Haas will be replacing Karen Kemper, who will be on sabbatical leave.

 

Alexis Kunkle – high school social studies long-term substitute for the 1st semester of the 2005-06 school year – $8,981 (B, Step 1).  Mrs. Kunkle is currently a .5 social studies teacher and will be full-time for the 1st semester only.  The 2nd semester, Mrs. Kunkle will go back to .5 social studies teacher.  Mrs. Kunkle will be teaching half of Amy Kozel’s position, who is on maternity leave.  Ms. Gemma Davis is teaching the other half.

 

4.         Approve the following elementary team leaders for the 2005-06 school year: (Compensation per the current 2004-2005 contract is $1,900. Compensation for the 2005-2006 school year is pending current contract approval)

           

Elementary Team Leaders:

                        Nadine Snyder - Kindergarten

                        Linda Castner – 1st Grade   

                        Rita Ernst – 2nd Grade        

                        Carol Tavormina – 3rd Grade

                        Stacey Wombocker – 4th Grade

                        Laurie Paulson – 5th Grade

                        Jane Crossland - Special Area Teachers

             

5.         Approve Robert Boyer as middle school ski club chaperone for the 2005-06 school year.

 

6.         Approve the sabbatical request from Jennifer Rubery, middle school teacher, for Spring - 2006, and Fall - 2006, for the purpose of study.

 

7.         Approve Daniel Burkholder as Supervisor of Special Education effective August 15, 2005, or upon release from his current district at a salary of $72,500.  He is entitled to all benefits per the current Act 93 Professional Agreement.

 

8.         Approve Jackie Renninger as an instructional aide assistant for a middle school emotional support class effective August 29, 2005.  Ms. Renninger is entitled to benefits and salary ($12.32 per hour) according to the terms and conditions of the Building Aides Employment Agreement.

 

 9.        Approve Cheryl Salgado a non-instructional aide for the elementary school effective August 29, 2005.  Ms. Salgado will be replacing Sharon Kessler, who retired.  Ms. Salgado is entitled to benefits and salary ($11.86 per hour) according to the terms and conditions of the Building Aides Employment Agreement.

 

10.       Accept the resignation of Lori Kram, custodian, effective July 12, 2005.

 

11.       Approve the hiring of two full-time custodians who will be entitled to benefits and salary per the terms and conditions of the Support Staff Employment Contract. ($14.26/hr. for first 720 hours;  $15.10/hr. to 1960 hours;  $16.78/hourly salary after probationary period)

 

Rebecca Street  - effective July 15, 2005

(replacing Dolores Kart who retired)

Pat Bickert – effective July 26, 2005

(replacing Lori Kram, who resigned)

 

12.       Approve the appointment of David Bonenberger as Board   

            Secretary for a four-year term with salaries as noted:

 

2005-2006     $2,200

2006-2007     $2,300

2007-2008     $2,400

2008-2009     $2,500

 

C.        Finance Committee – Chris Ciesielka

                             

            D.        Facilities Committee – Ronald Reichard

 

                        It is recommended that the Board:

 

1.         Approve the bus bid award to Leibensperger Transportation Sales, Inc, 3096 Route 100, Macungie, PA for one (1) 2006 twenty-four (24) passenger type “A” school bus (diesel engine) at  a cost of $41,790.00.  Bid Tabulation

                       

                        2.         Update on the school district storm water problem.

 

            E.        Policy Task Force – Bill Parton

 

                        It is recommended that the Board:

 

                        1.         Approve the first reading of section 100 - Programs

                               

            F.         Community Outreach Committee – Joel Katz

 

            G.        Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School

 

            H.        Colonial Intermediate Unit

 

            I.          PSBA Legislative Council

 

XI.        Solicitor’s Report

 

XII.       Citizen’s Inquiries and Comments

 

 

XIII.      Announcements:

           

            Date for Next Committee Meeting – August 8, 2005 – 7:30 pm – Audion

            Date for Next Business Meeting – August 22, 2005 – 7:30 pm – Audion

 

XIV.     Adjournment             

 

 

The Saucon Valley School District does not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap.