SAUCON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

Board of School Directors

Committee Meeting

Elementary Large Group Instruction Room

October 10, 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

 

IV.        Appoint Nancy Mautino, Assistant Business Manager, as the Assistant Board Secretary, to serve in the absence of David Bonenberger, Board Secretary.

 

V,        Presentation

A.        Steve Hertzog and students Andy Birkel and Michael Carbonara – Presenting their kinetic sculpture trophies.

 

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Susan Baxter, Chairperson

Sandy Fellin, Administrative Liaison

 

I.          New Business Discussion

 

II.          Administrative Report on Routine Items

III.         Committee Adjournment

 

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Eric Schenkel, Chairperson

Ro Frey, Administrative Liaison

 

I.          New Business Discussion

 

1.         Approve the following requests for time off without pay for the following employees:

 

Walter Smith, Bus Driver, from November 7, 2005 through November 14, 2005

                        Jeffrey Good, Bus Driver, from November 2, 2005 to November 15, 2005

                        Michael Youse, Bus Driver, from December 5, 2005 through December 9, 2005

                        Jackie Peeke, aide, from October 31, 2005 through November 4, 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

 

2.         Accept the resignation of Suzanne Haraputczyk, Food Service, effective August 29, 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 Risa L. Roth as a Teacher Aide to continue providing on-site supervision for the specialized education of a Saucon Valley student attending Mercy Special Learning Center for the 2005-06 school year.  Salary for an Instructional Aide and benefits will be provided per the terms and conditions of the Building Aides Employment Agreement. (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

 

4.         Approve the following substitute personnel, to be employed on a “call as needed basis” and paid at the hourly rates noted, no benefits: (budgeted)

 

            Heather Ehritz, Substitute Aide, $8.88/hour, effective October 7, 2005;

            Sheri Herman, Substitute Aide, $8.88/hour, effective immediately;

            Michael Korpics, Substitute Custodian, $9.23/hour, effective immediately;

            Jean Unguren, Substitute Custodian, $9.23/hour, effective immediately;

 

      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 substitute teachers: (budgeted)

 

Matthew Balazik - emergency

Wayne Lancaster – emergency

Marianne McNiel - emergency

Frank Olszewski - Emergency  

Lori Paro – Emergency 

            Reema Toumeh – elementary

 

      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 homebound teachers for the 2005-06 school year:  The hourly rate is per the current professional contract. (budgeted)

 

            Gemma Davis – high school

Vivian Demko – elementary

            Michael Gray – elementary

            Edward Kolosky – elementary

            Jennifer Pratt – high school

            Kathy Rolek – elementary

            Chad Shirk – high school

William Taylor – high school

Sarah Thatcher – middle school

Charmange Webb – high school

Elizabeth Weyrauch – elementary

           

      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 Nancy Zapotocki as high school Attendance Clerk/Greeter effective October 11, 2005.  She is entitled to salary (minimum A3) and benefits according to the currently secretarial/clerical agreement.  Her increase in salary will be $5,540.41 plus approximately $13,856.28 for benefits.  This is a new position.  (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

 

8.         Approve Janet Frankenfield as middle school non-instructional aide effective October 11, 2005.  She is entitled to salary and benefits according to the current aide contract effective August 29, 2005.  Mrs. Frankenfield is replacing Mrs. Zapotocki who became high school attendance clerk/greeter.  Her increase in salary will be $2,202.48 (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

 

9.         Approve the attached list 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

 

10.       Approve the resignation of Jean Morgano, psychologist consultant, effective October 18, 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

 

11.       Approve the following volunteer elementary school ski club chaperones for the 2005-06 school year:

 

Vivian Demko

Liz Weyrauch

Michael Gray

Barbara Weikert

Thomas Weikert

Elizabeth Birli

Tami Coughlan

Tim Coughlan

Gerry Demko

Susan DeSmet

Ed DeSmet

           

      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 Jane Crossland and Patti Deutsch as elementary student council co-chairs.

           

      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 Marguerite Caton as elementary health room assistant effective October 17, 2005.   She is entitled to benefits and salary per the current aide agreement.  Mrs. Caton is replacing Susan Lane who recently resigned.

           

      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  (Note: This item was moved from the September 12, 2005 Committee Meeting for additional discussion)     

 

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

 

II.          Administrative Report on Routine Items

 

III.         Committee Adjournment

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

            Chris Ciesielka, Chairperson

David Bonenberger, Administrative Liaison

 

I.          New Business Discussion

 

1.         Approve Payment of General Expenditures. General Expenditures      

 

            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

     

II.          Administrative Report on Routine Items

 

III.         Committee Adjournment

 

POLICY TASK FORCE COMMITTEE

Bill Parton, Chairperson

Rick Grove, Administrative Liaison

 

I.          New Business Discussion

               

1.         Approve the second and final reading with changes for the following 100 policies and all other 100 policies as written.  Changes

 

            103 – Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices

            104 – Nondiscrimination in Employment and Contract Practices

            105-R – Removing

            108 – Adoption of Textbooks and Other Instructional Materials

            118 – Independent Study

123-R – Removing

            137-R – Removing   

 

 

The following policies are still being rewritten:

114 – Gifted Education

                126 – Class Size – needs to be redone

           

            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

 

2.         Present the first reading of policies 200 through 210 policies (Pupils):

 

            200 – Enrollment in District

            201 – Admission of Students

            202 – Eligibility of Nonresident Students

            203 – Communicable Diseases and Immunization

            203.1 – HIV Infection

            204 – Attendance

            204.1 Educational Tours and Trips

            205 – Postgraduate Students

            206 – Assignment within District

            207 – Confidential Communications of Students

            208 – Withdrawal from School

            209 – Health Examinations

            209.1 – Head Lice

            210 – Use of Medications

            210.1 – Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers

 

            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

 

III.         Committee Adjournment

 

 

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

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