SAUCON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of School Directors

Business Meeting

Audion

September 12, 2005 – Immediately following Committee Meeting

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Agenda

I. Call to Order by the Board President

II. Citizen’s Comments – Action Agenda Items Only

III. Announcement of Executive Session: September 12, 2005 at 6:30 pm for

Personnel

IV. Superintendent’s Report

V. Motion to Approve Agenda

A. Personnel Committee – Eric Schenkel

It is recommended that the Board:

1. Approve Beth Pritch as substitute caller for the 2005-06 school year. Her salary will be $5,000 (pro-rated). Ms. Pritch is replacing Jennifer Bloch, who recently resigned. (budgeted)

2. Approve the following request for days without pay:

Beth Bozes – MS aide – October 6 & 7, 2005

Pat Bowen – food service – September 13-16, 2005

3. Approve the following mentors for the 2005-06 school year. Salary of $500 is based on the current contract. This is subject to change following approval of the 2005-06 contract.

High School

Mentor Inductee

Robert Frey William Taylor

Kasandra Kostelnick Robert Rineer

Middle School

Mentor Inductee

Alenda Gardner Rachel Alderfer

Jane Huston Brian Campbell

Elementary

Mentor Inductee

Judy Grella Nicole Severs

Tami Coughlan Victoria Zuck

4. Approve the consultant services agreement of Jeanie Morgano from August 29, 2005 through June 9, 2006. Jeanie will be scheduled on an as needed basis for psychoeducational testing and compilation of comprehensive evaluation reports of students referred through Child Find Process. She will also meet with district psychologist to discuss results and recommendations prior to MDT/IEP meetings. She will be compensated at the rate of $350 per day; up to 70 days for the 2005-06 school year. Estimated total fees and expenses not to exceed $24,500. (budgeted)

5. Approve the following middle school co-curricular appointments for the 2005-06 school year. Salary is based on the 2004-05 contract and is subject to change following approval of the 2005-06 contract. (budgeted)

Colleen Wetmore/Robyn Heppenheimer – National Honor Society

Dorothy Hoey – Student Council

Cheryl Kittle – Yearbook

Pamela Hahn – Newspaper

Annelle Conover – Bell Choir & Cambiata

Carol Free – Jazz Band

Charles Austin – AV/Tech

Robert Kachmar/Charles Austin – MS Ski Club (volunteers)

6. Approve the following additional Fall 2005 coaches. (budgeted)

Field Hockey

Joanna Liedlich – JV Coach - $2,434

Mike McDonald – Speciality Coach - $608

Megan Linaberry – Head MS Coach - $2,434

Julia Detroy – Asst. Coach - $2,139

Boys/Girls Golf

Rick Soarez – Asst Volunteer

7. Approve Paul Fernandez as substitute custodian to be employed on a “call as needed” basis at an hourly rate of $8.96, no benefits.

8. Approve _________________ and _______________ as voting delegates for the PSBA Legislative Policy Council meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2005 during the School Leadership Conference in Hershey to adopt the 2006 legislative platform.

9. Approve the following substitute bus drivers to be employed on a “call as needed” basis at an hourly rate of $14.03, no benefits.

Randolph Galluppi – effective September 5, 2005

Charles Schantz – effective September 1, 2005

10. Approve the following Permanent Part Time employees in the Food Service Department effective September 6, 2005 with salary and benefits per the terms and conditions of the Food Service Employment Agreement. (They will receive $11.01 for 45 days to October 20, 2005 and $11.51 thereafter)

Cathy Stangil

Noreen Fernandez

Tracy Tyson

11. Approve the attached conferences. Conferences

12. Approve the following substitute teachers:

Roxanne Benetsky – Emergency

Suzanne Borovies – Emergency

Robert Boyer – Elementary

Martin Brynildsen – Emergency

Cindy Buchter – Elementary

Thomas Curt – English and Special Education

Virginia Flok – Emergency

Jessica George – Elementary

Robert Lidon - Emergency

Rita Malone-Sorensen – Emergency

Thoraia Mohamed – Emergency

Trisha Romanishan – Elementary

Jessica Schwickrath – Emergency

Kathleen Truskowski – Emergency

Judith Venturini - Emergency

Robert Werley – Elementary

Patrick Fuchs – Mid-level Social Studies (Grades 7-9)

13. Approve Vivian Demko as the elementary academic coordinator effective September 19, 2005. This is a lateral move with no salary increase. Mrs. Demko is replacing Lynn Cheddar who recently became the K-8 assistant principal.

14. Approve the retirement of MaryAnn Gostony, elementary special education teacher, effective September 13, 2005. Also waive her requirement of returning teaching duties after a sabbatical.

15. Approve William Taylor as .5 Instructional Emotional Support Aide effective August 29, 2005 with salary and benefits per the terms and conditions of the Building Aides Employment Agreement.

B. Facilities Committee – Joel Katz

C. Education Committee – Susan Baxter

D. Finance Committee – Chris Ciesielka

1. Approve the award of bid to Farm & Home Oil Company,

3115 State Road, Telford, PA. for fuel oil at a firm price of

$1.98560 for 2005-2006.

E. Policy Task Force – Bill Parton

F. Community Outreach Committee – Joel Katz

1. Approve the Letter of Intent requesting assistance from DCED’s Center for Local Government Services for a study of the feasibility of a regional police force. Letter of Intent

2. Approve the Borough of Hellertown, Resolution 05-02 requesting to apply for grants-in-aid to such projects through the Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program and that Saucon Valley School District allocates $8,000 in kind services/resources for project. Resolution

G. Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School

H. Colonial Intermediate Unit

I. PSBA Legislative Council

J. Hellertown/Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce

VI. Solicitor’s Report

VII. Citizen’s Inquiries and Comments

VIII. Announcements:

Date for Next Business Meeting – September 26, 2005 – 7:30 pm – Elem. LGI

Date for Next Committee Meeting – October 10, 2005 – 7:30 pm – Elem. LGI

IX. Adjournment

There will be an executive session immediately following the business meeting for the purpose of personnel.

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

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