Saucon Valley School District

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

July 25, 2006 – 7:30 pm

Elementary Large Group Instruction Room

 

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Welcome to the meeting of the Saucon Valley School Board.  Our objective is to serve the students, parents, and residents of our community.  You are an important part of this meeting and we look forward to your questions and comments.

 

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.

 

Agenda

 

I.          Call to the Order – Mr. Ralph Puerta, President, presiding

 

II.         Pledge of Allegiance

 

III.        Recording of Attendance – Mr. David Bonenberger, Secretary

 

IV.       Recognition

           

V.        Presentations

            A.        2006 Project Schedule – Ralph Puerta

            B.        Pool – Gene Hoffman

                        Drawings – Proposed Pool Layout

                                            Proposed Filter Room Layout

            C.       Management Information and Budgeting – Ralph Puerta

            D.        Reassessment Project Sheet – Ed Inghrim

            E.        Reassessment Projection – Ed Inghrim

            F.         Budget Analysis – Ralph Puerta

               

VI.       Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Sandra Fellin, Superintendent

 

VII.      Citizens’ Comments – Agenda Items Only – Visitors should state their name and address.

 

 

VIII.     Presentation of Bills – David Bonenberger

           A.         General Expenditures ~ General Expenditures

            B.        Cafeteria Expenditures ~  Cafeteria Expenditures

            C.        Health Benefits ~ PLGIT Health Benefit Summary

           


IX.       Treasurer’s Report – George Torrella/David Bonenberger

            A.        Cash, Investment and Bond Activity ~ Cash Investment Bond Activity

            B.        Expansion Project Finance Report ~ Expansion Project

            C.        Activity Accounts:

                        1.  High School High School Activity Report

                        2.  Middle School .Middle School Activity Report

 

X.        Items for Discussion and Possible Resolution

             

XI.       Motion to Approve Agenda

 

 

A.        Education Committee – Susan Baxter/Sandra Fellin

 

Consensus Motion:

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    ______________

 

 

Recommendation:  No recommendations.

 

B.        Personnel Committee – Eric Schenkel/Sandra Fellin

 

Consensus Motion:

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    ______________

 

 

High School Department Chairs, Class Advisors, and Student Council Advisors

1.         Approve the following 2006-07 high school department chairs, class advisors and student council advisors:

 

Department Chairs  - Salary $1,950

Barbara Psathas - English

Rich Simononis - Business Education

Lanette Weller - Related Arts

Grant Geiger - Academic Services

Robert Mc Hugh - Social Studies

Henry Kipp - Math

Kasandra Kostelnick - Foreign Language

Thomas Koch - Science

 

Class Advisors and Student Council Advisors

Tracy Knapp - Freshman Class Advisor - $659                 

Michael Garrison - Sophomore Class Advisor - $659                    

Manuela Ruiz - Junior Class Advisor - $1,716                  

Chad Shirk & Olivia Andrews - Senior Class Advisors - $1,716 ($858 each)

Len & Diane French - Student Government Advisors - $3,298 ($1,649 each)

 

Conferences

2.         Approve the attached conferences.  Attachment

 

Technology Department Employee Agreement

3.         Approve the Technology Department Employee Agreement effective July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2010.  Attachment

 

Professional Employees

4.         Approve the following professional employees effective August 22, 2006.  They are entitled to salary and benefits per the current teachers’ contract:

 

            Jamie McFadden – ESL Teacher-  $39,092, (Bachelors, Step 1).  She is replacing Gwen Colegrove who retired.

           

            Timothy Murphy – High School Emotional Support Teacher –  $44,338, (Masters, Step 1).  He is replacing Mark Bushek who resigned.

 

             Kristin Miller - High School Math Teacher -  $39,629,

             (Bachelors, Step 2).  She is replacing Jennifer Pratt.

 

 

Instructional Aide – Middle School

5.        Approve Cora Young as an Instructional Aide at the Middle School with salary and benefits per the terms and conditions of the Building Aides Employment Agreement.  (Replacing Katie Lance who resigned.)

 

Resignation       

6.         Approve the resignation of Jean Sommer, High School Mental Health Specialist, effective August 24, 2006.

 

High School Co-curricular Appointments

7.         Approve the following 2006-07 high school co-curricular appointments:

 

Co-curricular

Dennis Smith – Vocal Music - $4,950

Melvin Moyer – Honor Society - $659

Robert Frey – AV Coordinator - $1,980

Patricia Monahan – Yearbook - $2,639

Kevin O’Connell – Band Director - $6,255

Kevin O’Connell – Pre-Band - $1,322

Melvin Moyer – Debate - $1,583

Cameron Fowler – Scholastic Scrimmage - Volunteer

Lanette Weller – Reading Competition -  Volunteer

Sandra Eckert and Tracy Knapp – SAP Coordinators -  Volunteer

Robert Svitilla and Grant Geiger – Ski Club - Volunteer

Robert Svitilla – Astrology Club – Volunteer

 

 

           

Recommendation:  To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Personnel.

 

 

C.        Facilities Committee – Herb Payung/Wally Zimpfer

 

Consensus Motion:

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    _______________

 

 

Site Drainage Remediation

1.         Discussion of site drainage remediation.

 

 

Recommendation:  To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Facilities.

 

D.        Finance Committee – George Torrella/David Bonenberger

 

Consensus Motion:

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________   _______________

 

 

 

 

 

Recommendation:  To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Finance.

 

E.        Policy Task Force Committee – Lachlan Peeke/Sandra Fellin

 

Consensus Motion:

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    ______________

 

 

Policy 009 – First Reading

1.         Approve the first reading of Policy 009.  Attachment

 

 

 

Policies 218 through 229 – Second and Final Reading

2.         Approve the second and final reading of the following policies regarding pupils:

 

            Policy 218 – Student Discipline

            Policy 218.1– Weapons

            Policy 218.2  – Terroristic Threats/Acts

            Policy 219 – Student Complaint Process

            Policy 220 – Student Expression/Distribution and Posting of Materials

            Policy 221 – Dress and Grooming

            Policy 222 – Tobacco Use

            Policy 223 – Use of Bicycles and Motor Vehicles

            Policy 224 – Care of School Property

            Policy 226 – Searches

            Policy 228 – Student Government

            Policy 229 – Student Fundraising

 

 

Recommendation:  To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Policy.

 

F.         Community Outreach – Susan Baxter/Herb Payung/Sandra Fellin

 

Consensus Motion:

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    ______________

 

 

 

No Report or Recommendations

 

Saucon Valley Partnership Meeting

1.         The next meeting of the Saucon Valley Partnership is scheduled for August 9, 2006 beginning at 7 pm at the Lower Saucon Township.

 

Recommendation: No recommendations..

 as listed above in Education.

G.        Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School – Edward Inghrim/Lachlan Peeke

            (Meetings are first Tuesday of every month)

 

H.        Colonial Intermediate Unit – Susan Baxter

            (Meetings are fourth Wednesday of every month)

 

I.          PSBA – Sandra Miller/Herb Payung

 

J.         Northampton Community College – Charles Bartolet

            (Meetings are first Thursday of every month)

 

K.        Hellertown/Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce – George Torrella

 

L.         New Business

 

XII.      Solicitor’s Report

 

XIII.     Citizen’s Inquiries and Comments – Visitors should state their name and address.

 

XIV.     Announcements

 

            Future Meetings ~    August 8, 2006 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting

                          Elementary Large Group Instruction Room

 

                          August 22, 2006 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting

                          Elementary Large Group Instruction Room

 

XV.      Motion to Adjourn Meeting

 

 

The Saucon Valley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap