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Regular Meeting of
the Board of Education September 26, 2006 –
7:30 pm 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 pm –
Executive Session for the purpose of personnel and legal issues. |
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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. Announcement of Executive Sessions – September 26, 2006 |
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V. Recognition |
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VI. Presentations A. High
School Presentation – Todd Gombos B. PSSA
Multiyear Comparisons – Ira Hiberman PSSA Results – An Executive Summary (2006)
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VII. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Sandra
Fellin, Superintendent A. Final
approval 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 ~ General Expenditures B. Health
Benefits - Health Benefits C. Cafeteria
Benefits - Cafeteria Benefits |
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X. Treasurer’s
Report – George
Torrella/ A. Cash,
Investment and Bond Activity ~ Cash
Investment Bond B. Expansion
Project Finance Report ~Expansion Project C. Activity
Accounts: 1. High
School |
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XI. Items for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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XII. 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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National HS Wrestling Championships |
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1. Approve
the request to attend the high school wrestling championships for coaches
should there be wrestlers that qualify.
All expenses to be paid by the Saucon Valley Wrestling Club or through
private donations. The only expense
would be substitutes. Attached rationale. |
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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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Professional Resignation |
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1. Approve
the resignation of Angela McFetridge, 6th grade science/social
studies teacher, effective September 15, 2006. |
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Leave without Pay |
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2. Approve
the leave without pay for Ed Stine, Transportation, Bus Driver, for April 4,
10, 11, 2007. |
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Middle School Ski Club Chaperones |
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3. Approve
the following volunteer middle school ski club chaperones: Robert Kachmar Chuck
Austin Howard Heffelfinger Robert
Boyer Felicia DeLosReyes Thomas
Halcisak |
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Substitutes |
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4. Approve
the following substitutes: Ann Marie Greenwood - Emergency Erik Litsch – Social Studies Joan Phelan – Emergency Gwendolyn Davis – Emergency Sudantha Vidanage - Emergency |
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Conferences |
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5. Approve
the attached conference. |
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Data Specialist |
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6. Approve
Sharon Shipe as the data specialist effective September 28, 2006 for one
complete year (ending September 27, 2007) at a salary of $53,600. Salary and benefits per the technology
agreement. |
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Substitute Bus Drivers |
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7. Approve
Nancy Mackes and Harry Brown (effective 9/26/06) and Milagros Pomales
(effective 9/27/06), as Substitute Bus Drivers, to be employed on a “call as
needed” basis. The rate of pay for
riding is $10 per hour and the rate of pay for driving is $14.59 per hour, no
benefits. 8. Approve
the rate of $10.80 per hour as the salary for a substitute maintenance
employee who is not covered by an employment agreement and works on a “call
as needed” basis with no benefits. |
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Substitute Custodian/Maintenance |
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9. Approve
Harry E. Brown as a Substitute Custodian and Maintenance person to be
employed on a “call as needed” basis at an hourly rate of $9.51 for custodial
work and, if approved, $10.80 per hour for maintenance work, no benefits,
effective September 26, 2006. |
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Substitute Food Service |
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10. Approve Diane Bucko and Patricia Weber as Substitute Food
Service workers to be employed on a “call as needed” basis at an hourly rate
of $8.97, no benefits, effective September 12, 2006. |
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Substitute Aide/Clerical |
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11. Approve Katie Palenchar as a Substitute
Aide and as an addition to the Substitute Clerical listing, to be employed on
a “call as needed” basis and paid an hourly wage of $9.15 for each position,
no benefits, effective immediately. |
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Substitute Aide |
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12. Approve Linda Bettler as a Substitute
Aide, to be employed on a “call as needed” basis and paid an hourly wage of
$9.15, no benefits, effective immediately.
(Ms. Bettler will provide coverage needed during extended sick leave of
a non-instructional aide) |
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Transfer of Administrative Sick Days |
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13. Approve the transfer of 25 sick days from Allentown Area
School District to Saucon Valley School District for Middle School Assistant Principal
Thomas Halcisak and banking 29.5 days for catastrophic illness. |
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Support Staff Employment Contract |
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14. Approve the Employment Contract between the Board of School
Directors and the Saucon Valley Education Support Professionals, ESP/PSEA/NEA
effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2010. Contract Attachment |
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Resignation of Athletic Director |
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15. Approve the resignation of Douglas Sheriff as athletic
director effective November 22, 2006. |
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Professional Employees |
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16. Approve the following professional employees. They are entitled to salary and benefits
per the current teachers’ contract: Sharon
Bender – MS full-time teacher - effective September 27, 2006 at a salary of
$39,629 (Bachelors, Step 2), which will be prorated. Mrs. Bender was
originally hired for the 2006-07 school year as long term substitute. Mrs. Bender is replacing the contracted
position vacated by Angela McFetridge, who recently resigned. Candace Ploskina
– HS English – upon release from current employer at a salary of $49,810
(Master+18, Step 1), which will be prorated. Mrs. Ploskina is replacing Lisa Esopi, who
resigned. |
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Increased Time For Teacher |
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17. Approve Heather Borger as first grade teacher. Mrs. Borger is currently a .6 reading
teacher that will be moved to full-time.
This is due to the increase enrollment at the first grade level. Her salary will reflect this increase. |
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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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Capital Maintenance List |
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1. Approve
the reclassification of the $__________ in construction fund to capital
projects as listed. Attachment |
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Surplus Equipment |
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2. Approve
the list of projectors as surplus district equipment: NEC 97001459U NEC 97001549U InFocus 5KW02001202 InFocus 5KW02500422 InFocus 5KW02001328 InFocus AMMC42300971 InFocus AMMC42300927 |
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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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Tax Commission |
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1. Update/Report
from the Tax Commission Committee. Attachment |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Finance. |
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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 and Final Reading - Policy 237 |
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1. Approve the second and final reading
of Policy 237. |
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First Reading of Policies |
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2. Approve the first reading of the
following policies: Section – Administrative
Employees 311 –
Suspension and Furloughs 312 – Evaluation of Superintendent 313 – Evaluation of Administrative Employees 314 –
Physical Examination 314.1
– HIV Infection 316 –
Non-tenured Employees 317 –
Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures 317.1
– Weapons 319 –
Outside Activities 320 –
Freedom of Speech in Non-school Settings 321 –
Political Activities 322 –
Gifts 323 –
Tobacco Use Section – Professional Employees 411 –
Suspension and Furloughs 412 – Evaluation of Professional Employees 413 – Evaluation of Temporary Professional Employees 414 –
Physical Examination 414.1
– HIV Infection 416 –
Non-tenured Staff Members 417 –
Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures 417.1
– Weapons 418 –
Penalties for Tardiness 419 –
Outside Activities 420 –
Freedom of Speech in Non-instructional Settings 421 – Political
Activities 422 –
Gifts 423 –
Tobacco Use Section – Classified Employees 511 –
Suspension and Furloughs 512 – Evaluation of Classified Employees 514 – Physical Examination 514.1
– HIV Infection 517 –
Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures 517.1
– Weapons 518 –
Penalties for Tardiness 519 –
Outside Activities 523 – Tobacco Use |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Policy. |
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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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Resolution 06-13 |
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1. Approve
the attached Resolution 06-13 to accept
Environmental Planning and Design as Planning Consultant for the Saucon
Valley Partnership multi-municipal comprehensive plan and authorizing board
president to sign agreement. |
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Agreement Between Saucon Valley
Partnership and Environmental Planning and Design |
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2. Approve the attached agreement between the Saucon
Valley Partnership and the Environmental Planning and Design. |
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Saucon Valley Partnership Meeting |
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3. The next meeting of the Saucon Valley
Partnership is scheduled for October 11, 2006 beginning at 7 pm at the Hellertown
Borough Hall. |
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Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in
Community. |
as listed above 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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XIII. Solicitor’s Report |
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XIV. Citizen’s Inquiries and
Comments – Visitors should state their name and address. |
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XV. Announcements |
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Future Meetings ~ October 10, 2006 – 7:30 pm – Business
Meeting Elementary
Large Group Instruction Room October 24, 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 |