SAUCON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

Board of School Directors

Committee Meeting

Audion

September 12, 2005 – 7:30 p.m.

 

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Agenda

 

6:30 pm – Executive Session for the purpose of personnel.

 

I.          Call to Order by the Board President

 

II.          Roll Call

 

III.         Flag Salute

           

EDUCATION COMMITTEE                                                                      

 

Susan Baxter, Chairperson

Sandy Fellin, Administrative Liaison

 

I.          New Business Discussion

 

1.         Approve the following textbooks: (budgeted)

     

      Course Title – English – Grade 10 TP

            Textbook Title: No Fear Shakespeare – The Merchant of Venice

 

      Course Title – English – Grade 10 TP

            Textbook Title:  Hurricane – The Miraculous Journey of Rubin Carter

 

      Course Title – English – Grade 10 TP

            Textbook Title:  A Lesson Before Dying

 

      a.   Presentation – Sandra Fellin

      b.   Discussion – Susan Baxter

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

            2.         Strategic Plan Mid-Point Review

 

II.          Administrative Report on Routine Items

III.         Committee Adjournment

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE                                                                     

 

Eric Schenkel, Chairperson

Ro Frey, Administrative Liaison

 

I.          New Business Discussion

 

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)

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

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

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

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

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

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)

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

5.         Approve the following elementary/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 – MS National Honor Society

            Dorothy Hoey – MS Student Council

            Cheryl Kittle – MS Yearbook

            Pamela Hahn – MS Newspaper

            Annelle Conover – MS Bell Choir & Cambiata

            Carol Free – MS Jazz Band

            Charles Austin – MS AV/Tech

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

            Emily Young – elementary choral director

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

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

 

            Field Hockey

            Joanna Liedlich – JV Coach - $2,434

            Mike McDonald – Specialty Coach - $608

            Megan Linaberry – Head MS Coach - $2,434

            Julia Detroy – Asst. Coach - $2,139

 

            Boys/Girls Golf

            Rick Soarez – Asst Volunteer

     

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

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.

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

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.

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

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

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

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

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

           11.        Approve the attached conferences. Conferences

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

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

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)

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

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.

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

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.

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

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.

 

      a.   Presentation – Ro Frey

      b.   Discussion – Eric Schenkel

      c.   Public Discussion

      d.   Agenda Action:

            1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

            2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

            3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

II.          Administrative Report on Routine Items

III.         Committee Adjournment

 

 

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Joel Katz, Chairperson

Tom Gorr, Administrative Liaison

 

I.          New Business Discussion

 

1.         Discuss the master plan and capital improvement projects. Master Plan/Capital Improvement Projects

 

a.   Presentation – Tom Gorr

b.   Discussion – Joel Katz

c.   Public Discussion

d.   Agenda Action:

      1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

      2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

      3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

 

 

 

 

2.         Approve the waiver of fees for the Rock for Relief benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Katrina on Wednesday, September 28th sponsored by the Saucon Valley Fine Arts.  Flyer

 

a.   Presentation – Tom Gorr

b.   Discussion – Joel Katz

c.   Public Discussion

d.   Agenda Action:

      1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

      2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

      3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

3.         Update on Storm Water

 

II.          Administrative Report on Routine Items

 

III.         Committee Adjournment

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE                                                                            

 

Chris Ciesielka, Chairperson

David Bonenberger, Administrative Liaison

 

I.          New Business Discussion

 

1.         Approve the award of bid to Farm & Home Oil Company, 3115 State Road, Telford, PA for fuel oil at a firm price of $1.9850 for the 2005-06 school year.

               

            a.   Presentation – David Bonenberger

            b.   Discussion – Chris Ciesielka

            c.   Public Discussion

            d.   Agenda Action:

                  1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

                  2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

                  3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

2.         Discuss the issue of a $20.00 parking fee for students at the high school.

               

            a.   Presentation – David Bonenberger

            b.   Discussion – Chris Ciesielka

            c.   Public Discussion

            d.   Agenda Action:

                  1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

                  2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

                  3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

II.          Administrative Report on Routine Items

 

III.         Committee Adjournment

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE                                  

 

Joel Katz, Chairperson

Rick Grove, Administrative Liaison

 

I.          New Business Discussion

               

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

               

            a.   Presentation – Rick Grove

            b.   Discussion – Joel Katz

            c.   Public Discussion

            d.   Agenda Action:

                  1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

                  2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

                  3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

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

               

            a.   Presentation – Rick Grove

            b.   Discussion – Joel Katz

            c.   Public Discussion

            d.   Agenda Action:

                  1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

                  2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

                  3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

POLICY TASK FORCE COMMITTEE                            

 

Bill Parton, Chairperson

Rick Grove, Administrative Liaison

 

I.          New Business Discussion

               

1.         Discuss the following 100 series policies:

 

            103 – Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices

            104 – Nondiscrimination in Employment and Contract Practices

            105-R – Curriculum Development

            108 – Adoption of Textbooks and Other Instructional Materials

            109 – Resources Materials

            114 – Gifted Education

            118 – Independent Study

           


123.1 – Student/Athlete Athletics

            126 – Class Size

            123-R – Extra Curriculum Code of Conduct

            137-R – Home School Affidavit

            138 – English as a Second Language (ESL)

            140 – Charter Schools

 

            a.   Presentation – Sandy Fellin

            b.   Discussion – Bill Parton

            c.   Public Discussion

            d.   Agenda Action:

                  1.  ___ Move to Action Agenda

                  2.  ___ Direct Additional Investigation

                  3.  ___ Discontinue Further Consideration

 

 

II.          Administrative Report on Routine Items

 

II.                   Committee Adjournment