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Regular Meeting of
the Board of Education September 12, 2006 6:30-7:30 pm Tax Commission
Meeting 7:30 pm Board Meeting Elementary Large Group Instruction
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Welcome to
the meeting of the 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. |
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Agenda |
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6:30-7:30
pm Tax Commission Meeting 7:30 pm
Board Meeting |
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I. Call
to the Order Mr. Ralph Puerta, President, presiding |
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II. Pledge of Allegiance |
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III. Recording of Attendance Mr. David Bonenberger, Secretary |
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IV. Approval of Minutes |
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V. Recognition A. Tenured
Professional Staff |
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VI. Presentations A. PSSA:
Multi District Comparison of Student Proficiency Ira Hiberman B. Middle School Briefing Pam Bernardo |
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VII. Superintendents Report Dr. Sandra
Fellin, Superintendent A. Second Reading of the 2006-07 District
Goals |
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VIII. Citizens Comments
Agenda Items Only
Visitors should state their name and
address. |
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IX. Presentation of Bills David Bonenberger A. General
Expenditures ~ Bill Listing B. Health
Benefits ~Health Benefits |
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X. Items
for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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XI. Motion to Approve Agenda |
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A. Education Committee Susan Baxter/Ira
Hiberman |
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Consensus Motion: |
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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. ________________ ________________ ________________ ______________ |
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Saucon Valley Music Connection Overnight Trip |
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1. Approve the Saucon Valley Music Connection
trip to Sandusky, OH on May 17-May 20, 2007.
All choirs and all bands will be competing. There is no cost to the district. All costs will be incurred by the students
and fundraising. |
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Surplus Textbooks |
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2. Declare the attached lists as surplus
textbooks: High School World Cultures - Copy Right
Publisher
Title 1990 Leinwand The Pageant of World History |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Education. |
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B. Personnel Committee Eric
Schenkel/Sandra Fellin |
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Consensus Motion: |
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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. ________________ ________________ ________________ ______________ |
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Retirement |
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1. Approve
the retirement of Nancy Saks, elementary teacher, effective June 12, 2007. |
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Homebound Teachers |
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2. Approve
the following as homebound teachers for the 2006-07 school year. Salary is $34 per hour. Sharon
Bender Gemma
Davis Vivian
Demko Cheryl
Kittle Ed
Kolosky Kristen
Miller Kathleen
Rolek Chad
Shirk Sarah
Thatcher |
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Substitutes |
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3. Approve
the following substitutes: Diane Fetzer Nurse Marianne McNiel Emergency Lori Paro - Emergency Julie Severance Elementary and
Emergency Susan Unangst-Bahnick Emergency Judith Venturini Emergency |
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Coaches |
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4. Approve
the following 2006 fall coaches: Bill Karp - MS Football -
Volunteer Katie Lang MS Field Hockey
Volunteer Lisa Laputka Girls Tennis
Volunteer |
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Mentors |
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5. Approve
the following mentors for the 2006-07 school year. Maureen Henderson mentor for Donna
Binn Judy Grella mentor for Jessica
George |
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Long Term Substitute |
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6. Approve
the following long-term substitute for the 2006-2007 school year. She is entitled to salary and benefits per
the current teachers contract. Constance Kirsch 6th
Grade Language Arts Beginning the end of September through January 2, 2007
$39,092 (B, Step 1), which will be prorated. Mrs. Kirsch is replacing Elizabeth Ravier
who will be on maternity leave. |
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Technology Department
Reorganization |
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7. Approve
the reorganization of the technology department which will eliminate the
position of Supervisor of Technology Services and the creation of Data
Specialist. Data Specialist Job Description |
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Aide Resignation |
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8. Approve
the resignation of Cheryl Salgado, Elementary School Aide, effective
September 8, 2006. |
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Food Service Manager Retirement |
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9. Accept
the retirement notice of Jane Meyers, High School Food Service Manager,
effective August 1, 2006. Ms. Meyers
was employed by the District for 23 years. |
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Non-Professional Substitutes |
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10. Approve the following non-professional substitutes to be
employed on a call as needed basis: Carol Eddinger Substitute Bus
Driver, at a salary of $10 per hour for riding and $14.59 for driving,
effective September 11, 2006. Kathy Hough and Melissa Mills Substitute
Aides, at a salary of $9.15 per hour, effective immediately. Janice Weber Substitute
Custodian, at a salary of $9.51 per hour, effective immediately. |
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Permanent Part-time Food Service Employee |
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11. Approve Janice Weber as a Permanent Part-Time Food Service
Employee in the Middle School Cafeteria at a salary of $11.47 per hour for 45
days and $11.97 on October 11, 2006. |
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Time Off Without Pay |
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12. Approve the time off without pay for Diane Hepner, elementary
para-professional, for September 29 and October 2-3, 2006. |
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Transfer of Administrative Sick Days |
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13. Approve the transfer of 25 sick days from Lehighton Area
School District to Saucon Valley School District for Assistant Business
Manager Gina DiNino. |
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Conference Request |
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14. Approve the attached conference request. |
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Salary Adjustment for Staff Nurses |
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15. Approve the adjustment for staff nurses
from $14.72 to $17.10 an hour for the 2006-2007 school year. |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Personnel. |
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C. Facilities Committee Herb
Payung/Wally Zimpfer |
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Consensus Motion: |
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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. ________________ ________________ ________________ _______________ |
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Phase Loss Protection Bid |
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1. Request
for authorization to bid for the Phase Loss Protection work needed at the
Middle and High Schools per the specifications provided by Snyder Hoffman
Associates, Inc. |
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Capital Maintenance List |
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1. Discuss
the Capital Maintenance List |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Facilities. |
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D. Finance Committee George
Torrella/David Bonenberger |
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Consensus Motion: |
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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. ________________ ________________ ________________ _______________ |
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No Reports or Recommendations. |
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Recommendation: No
reports or recommendations. |
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E. Policy Task Force Committee Lachlan
Peeke/Sandra Fellin |
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Consensus Motion: |
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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. ________________ ________________ ________________ ______________ |
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Second Reading of Policies |
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1. Approve the second and final reading
of the following policies: Section
Administrative Employees 301 Creating a Position 302 Employment of Superintendent/Assistant
Superintendent 303 Employment of Administrators 308 Employment Contract 309 Assignment and Transfer 310 Abolishing a Position Section
Professional Employees 401 Creating a Position 404 Employment of Professional Employees 405 Employment of Substitute Professional Employees 406 Employment of Summer School Staff 407 Student Teachers/Interns 408 Employment Contract 409 Assignment and Transfer 410 Abolishing a Position Section
Classified Employees 501 Creating a Position 504 Employment of Classified Employees 505 Employment of Substitutes and Short-Term
Employees 508 Employment Contract 509 Assignment and Transfer |
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First Reading of Policies |
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2. Approve the first reading of the
following policies: 225 Relations with Law
Enforcement Agencies 227
Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia 233
Suspension and Expulsion 239
Foreign Exchange Students 248
Unlawful Harassment 249
Bullying |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Policy. |
F. Community Outreach Susan Baxter/Herb
Payung/Sandra Fellin |
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Consensus Motion: |
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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. ________________ ________________ ________________ ______________ |
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No Report
or Recommendations |
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Saucon Valley Partnership Meeting |
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1. The next meeting of the Saucon Valley
Partnership is scheduled for September 13, 2006 beginning at 7 pm in the
Audion of the |
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Recommendation: No recommendations.. |
as listed a
bove in
Education.
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G. Bethlehem
Area Vo-Tech School
Edward Inghrim/Lachlan Peeke (Meetings are first Tuesday of every
month) |
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H. Colonial
Intermediate Unit
Susan Baxter (Meetings are fourth Wednesday of every
month) |
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I. PSBA Sandra Miller/Herb Payung |
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J. Northampton
Community College
Charles Bartolet (Meetings are first Thursday of every
month) |
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K. Hellertown/Lower
Saucon Chamber of Commerce George Torrella |
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L. New
Business |
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XII. Solicitors Report |
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XIII. Citizens Inquiries and
Comments Visitors should state their name and address. |
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XIV. Announcements |
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Future Meetings ~ September 26, 2006 7:30 pm
Business Meeting Elementary
Large Group Instruction Room October 10, 2006 7:30 pm Business
Meeting Elementary
Large Group Instruction Room |
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XV. Motion to Adjourn Meeting |
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The Saucon Valley School District does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or
handicap |