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Regular Meeting of
the Board of Education November 14, 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 legal and personnel. |
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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 Session – November 14, 2006 |
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V. Approval of Minutes |
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VI. Recognition A. Deanna
Mulicka – Cross Country – Two time Colonial League and District XI All Star
was well as two time PIAA State Qualifier. B. Varsity Football Team – Recipient
of this year’s Eastern Pennsylvania Football Officials Association
Sportsmanship Award.
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VII. Presentations A. Technology
Review Presentations Dr. Mark T. Dietz - Micro
Technology Group Dr. Scott R. Garrigan - CAPE (Center for Advancing
Partnerships in Education) B. Discussion
of 2007-08 Budget Spending & Tax Summary
– Spending Changes C. Tax
Study Presentation |
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VIII. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Sandra Fellin, Superintendent |
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IX. Citizens’ Comments –
Agenda Items Only –
Visitors should state their name and
address. |
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X. Presentation of Bills – David Bonenberger XI. Treasurer’s Report - David Bonenberger |
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XII. Items for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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XIII. 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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No report
or recommendations. |
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Recommendation: No
report or recommendations. |
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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 Gwendolyn Singer, elementary teacher, effective June 12,
2007 or the last day of 2006-07 school year. |
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Conference/Travel |
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2. Approve
the attached conference/travel request. |
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Elementary Chorus |
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3. Approve
Emily Young as the elementary chorus advisor (Panther Players) for the
2006-07 school year. Her salary will
be $1,564. (Budgeted) |
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Cheerleading Consultant |
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4. Approve
Rebecca Hillerby as consultant for the 2006-07 varsity cheerleading
competition squad. Her salary will be
$1,000. (Budgeted) |
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Substitutes |
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5. Approve
the following substitutes: Jessica Davidson -
Emergency Tricia DeJonge –
Emergency Renee Hampton -
Elementary Charles May III -
Social Studies Brandon Mazzie -
Emergency Carly Roxandich -
Emergency Lindsay Sampson -
Emergency Cora Sipe -
Elementary |
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Winter Coaches |
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6. Approve
the following 2006-07 winter coaches: Wrestling Chad Shirk – head coach - $6,601 Ben Chunko – assistant coach -
$4,620 David Miller – assistant coach -
$3,630 Ryan Fluck – assistant coach -
$2,970 Swim Anne-Marie Greenwood – assistant
coach - $3,284 Lach Peeke – assistant coach –
volunteer |
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Substitutes – Support Staff |
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7. Approve
Betty Fenstermacher and Steve Hanner as a Substitute Custodians, to be
employed on a “call as needed” basis at a salary of $9.51 per hour, no
benefits, effective immediately. Approve Marie Myirski as a
Substitute Bus Driver, to be employed on a “call as needed” basis at a salary
of $10.00 for riding and $14.59 for driving, no benefits, effective
immediately. Approve Danieleia Kinker as a Substitute
Food Service Worker, to be employed on a “call as needed” basis at a salary
of $8.97 per hour, no benefits, effective October 30, 2006. Approve Francine Nush as a
Substitute Aide and Substitute Clerical, to be employed on a “call as needed”
basis at a salary of $9.15 for each position, no benefits, effective
immediately. |
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Guards for Recreational Swim
Program |
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8. Approve the following guards for the
2006-07 recreational swim program: Michael Buddock – $6.50 per hour Lachlan Peeke – volunteer |
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Request
for Leave Without Pay |
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9. Approve
a request for three days off without pay for Karen Werner, District Bus
Driver, for January 31, 2007, February 1, 2007, and February 2, 2007. |
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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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Terrazzo Floor Update |
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1. Update
on Terrazzo Floor. |
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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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Science Bids for Supplies and Equipment |
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1. Request
for authorization to advertise for Science Supplies and Equipment Bids for
the 2007-2008 school year. |
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Tax Commission |
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2. Report and recommendations from the Tax Commission
Committee. |
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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 of
Policies |
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1. Approve the second and final reading
of the following policies: Section – Administrative
Employees 311 –
Suspension and Furloughs 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 –
Suspensions 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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Second Reading of Policy #312 |
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2. Approve
the second and final reading of policy #312 –
Evaluation of Superintendent. |
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First Reading of Revised Policy
#138 |
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3. Approve
the first reading of revised policy #138 –
English as a Second Language. |
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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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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 December 13, 2006 beginning at 7 pm at the
Saucon Valley School District. |
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Recommendation: No recommendations. |
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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XIV. Solicitor’s Report |
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XV. Citizen’s Inquiries and
Comments – Visitors should state their name and address. |
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XVI. Announcements |
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Future Meetings ~ November 28, 2006 – 7:30 pm –
Business Meeting Presentation
of Preliminary 2007-08 Budget Elementary
Large Group Instruction Room December 5, 2006 – 7:30 pm – Business
Meeting Elementary
Large Group Instruction Room |
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XVII. 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 |