Saucon Valley School District

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

October 10, 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

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

 

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

 

II.         Pledge of Allegiance

 

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

 

IV.       Announcement of Executive Sessions –

                        October 10, 2006

 

V.        Approval of Minutes –

                        Minutes - September 12, 2006

                        Minutes - September 26, 2006

 

VI.       Presentations –

            A.        4sight – Isabelle Resende

            B.        Teaming – Pam Bernardo

               

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

 

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

 

IX.       Items for Discussion and Possible Resolution         

 

X.        Motion to Approve Agenda

 

 

 

A.        Education Committee – Susan Baxter/Ira Hiberman

 

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    ______________

 

 

Science Textbook

1.         Approve the first review of the following high school textbooks: (Budgeted)

 

            Course Title – Biology College Prep

            Textbook Title – Biology (Copyright Date 2006)

            Text Replaces – Biology Principles & Explorations

                                       (Copyright Date 1996)

 

            Course Title –  Chemistry College Prep

            Textbook Title – Chemistry (Copyright Date 2005)

            Text Replaces – Chemistry – Connections to Our Changing World

                                       (Copyright Date 1996)

 

 

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

 

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    ______________

 

 

Leave without Pay

1.         Approve the leave without pay for Jacqueline Peeke on October 30 through November 3, 2006.

 

Mentor

2.         Approve the following mentors for the 2006-07 school year.  Salary is $500 per the current professional contract.

 

            Jennifer Falcaro mentor for Candace Ploskina

            Heather Traub mentor for Monique Bredbenner

 

Substitutes

3.         Approve the following substitute teachers:

 

Jennifer Reeves - Elementary

Karen Schubert – Emergency

Susan Harry - Emergency

 

Substitute Support Staff

4.         Approve Milagros Pomales and Joann Krycia as Substitute Custodians, to be employed on a “call as needed” basis at the rate of $9.51 per hour, no benefits, effective immediately.

 

            Approve Joann Krycia as a Substitute Bus Driver, 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.

 

Instructional Aide

5.         Approve Regina McCormick as an Elementary Instructional Aide at a rate of $12.63 per the terms and conditions of the Building Aides Employment Agreement, effective October 11, 2006.

 

Elementary Ski Club Chaperones

6.         Approve the following volunteer elementary ski club chaperones:

 

Tami Coughlan

Tim Coughlan 

Vivian Demko

Jerry Demko

Steve Fedorak

Karen Kemper

Brett Lemay

Joanna Liedlich

Elizabeth Weyrauch

Jon Weyrauch

           

Long Term Substitute

7.         Approve the following professional employee.  She is entitled to salary and benefits per the current teachers’ contract:

 

            Monique Bredbenner – MS long term substitute for science/social studies effective upon release from current employer at a salary of $39,092 (Bachelors, Step 1), which will be prorated. Mrs. Bredbenner will be replacing Sharon Bender, who recently received a contracted position.

 

            Monique Bredbenner – MS long term substitute for special education for 1st semester of the 2007-08 at a salary of $40,425 (Bachelors, Step 2). Mrs. Bredbenner will be replacing Amy Pulli, who will be on sabbatical during this time.

 

 

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    _______________

 

 

Award of Bid – Electrical Construction Work for Phase Loss   

Protection Project

1.         Approve the award of bid to Barry J. Hoffman Company, Inc., 213 North 14th Street, Allentown, PA in the amount of $89,375.00 to perform electrical construction work for the phase loss protection at the Middle and High Schools as outlined in the specifications prepared by Snyder Hoffman Engineers.     Tabulation Phase Loss Project

 

Surplus Equipment

2.         Approve a middle school 1962 Steinway Studio Piano (Serial No. 377875) as surplus district equipment.     

 

 

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________   _______________

 

 

Tax Commission

1.         Update/Report from the Tax Commission Committee. 

 

 

Recommendation:  No recommendations.

 

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    ______________

 

 

 

Second and Final Reading of Policies

 

1.         Approve the second and final reading of the following policies:

 

            225 – Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies

            227 – Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia

            233 – Suspension and Expulsion

            239 – Foreign Exchange Students - Eliminate

            248 – Unlawful Harassment

            249 – Bullying

           

 

First Reading of Policies

 

2.         Approve the first reading of the following policies:

 

Section – Administrative Employees

            324 – Personnel Files

            325 – Dress and Grooming

            326 – Complaint Process

            327 – Management Team

            328 – Compensation Plan

            331 – Job Related Expenses

            333 – Professional Development

            334 – Sick Leave

            335 – Family and Medical Leave

            336 – Personal Necessity Leave

 

Section – Professional Employees

 

            424 – Personnel Files

            425 – Dress and Grooming

            428 – Salary Determination

            431 – Job Related Expenses

            432 – Working Periods           

            433 – Professional Development

            434 – Sick Leave

            435 – Family and Medical Leave

            436 – Personal Necessity Leave

 

Section – Classified Employees

            524 – Personnel Files

            525 – Dress and Grooming

            526 – Complaint Process

            528 – Salary Determination

            530 – Overtime

            531 – Job Related Expenses

            532 – Working Periods           

            534 – Sick Leave

            535 – Family and Medical Leave

            536 – Personal Necessity Leave

 

 

First Reading of Revised Policies

 

3.         Approved the first reading of the following revised policies:

 

312 – Evaluation of Superintendent

511 – Suspensions and Furloughs

512 – Evaluation of Classified Employees

 

 

Eliminate Policies

 

4.         Approval to eliminate the following policies:

 

            426 – Complaint Policy

            429 – Substitute Compensation (refer to 405)

            529 – Substitute Compensation (refer to 505)

 

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    ______________

 

 

Resolution

1.         Approve the attached Resolution 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.

 

Agreement Between Saucon Valley Partnership and

Environmental Planning and Design

2.         Approve the attached agreement between the Saucon Valley Partnership and the Environmental Planning and Design. 

 

Saucon Valley Partnership Meeting

3.         The next meeting of the Saucon Valley Partnership is scheduled for October 11, 2006 beginning at 7 pm at the Hellertown Borough Hall.

 

 

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

 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

 

XI.       Solicitor’s Report

 

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

 

XIII.     Announcements

 

            Future Meetings ~    October 24, 2006 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting

                          Elementary Large Group Instruction Room

 

                          November 14, 2006 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting

                          Elementary Large Group Instruction Room

 

XIV.     Motion to Adjourn Meeting

 

 

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