Saucon Valley School District

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

January 22, 2008 – 7:30 pm

High School Audion

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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

 

7pm – Executive Session for the purpose of personnel and negotiations

 

 

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 –

                        January 22, 2007

                       

V.        Approval of Minutes –

                        Minutes December 4, 2007.pdf

                                               

VI.       Recognition

                                               

VII.      Presentation

            A.        Presentation of the PSSA Keystone Award

           

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

 

IX.       Citizens’ Comments – Agenda Items Only – Visitors should state their name

             and address.

 

X.        Presentation of Bills – David Bonenberger

            A.        General Expenditures - $433,720.14

            B.        Health Benefit Expenditures - $147,515.44

            C.        Cafeteria Expenditures - $346,939.87

 

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

            A.        Budget Transfers - $14,266.20

            B.        Activity Reports – November, December, 2007

                        High School Activity Reports

                        Middle School Activity Reports

 

 

XII.     Motion to Approve Agenda

 

 

A.        Education

 

 

Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution

 

1.         Discuss the 2008-09 School Calendars:

           

            Start School Before the Labor Day Holiday

            Start School After the Labor Day Holiday

 

 

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    ______________

 

 

 

Organizational Chart – Policy 008

 

1.         Approve the new Organizational Chart – Policy 008

 

 

2007-08 Strategic Plan Committee Member

 

2.         Approve the additional 2007-08 Strategic Plan Committee Member:

 

                        Clarann Filko – community member

 

 

Board Member Representative Trustee to Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovations, Inc.

 

3.         Appoint __________________ as a board member representative trustee to the Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovations, Inc.

 

2008 Summer Learning Academy

 

4.         Approve the 2008 Summer Learning Academy.  The dates of the academy will be July 7th through July 31st.

 

 

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

 

 

 

B.        Personnel

 

 

Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution

 

 

 

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    ______________

 

 

 

Resignation – Support Staff

 

1.         Approve the resignation of Jackie Peeke, middle school instructional aide, effective January 23, 2008.

 

 

Resignation – Professional Staff

 

2.          Approve the resignation of Robin Burns, high school social studies long term substitute, effective January 22, 2008.

 

 

Unpaid Leave of Absence

 

3.         Approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Elizabeth Birli from the date her sick days end (February 21, 2008) until June 30, 2008. 

 

 

Long Term Substitutes

 

4.         Approve the following long term substitutes for the remainder 2007-08 school year.  They are entitled to benefits per the current professional contract.  Salaries will be prorated for the number of days worked.

 

            Jenna Collins – HS Social Studies  – January 22nd –May 1st –

            $39,878 (B, step 1).  Ms. Collins is replacing LTS Robin Burns, who recently resigned.

 

            Amy Cromen – kindergarten – February 21st-June 11th - $39,878     (B, step 1).  Ms. Cromen is replacing Elizabeth Birli, who will be on a  leave of absence.

 

            Lisa Curry – 1st grade – 2nd semester - $39,878 (B, step 1) Ms. Curry is replacing Cathy Moyzan, who will be on sabbatical leave.

 

            Elizabeth DeAngelis – 2nd grade – 2nd semester –$39,878 (B, Step 1) Ms. DeAngelis is replacing Lori Harbison, who will be on sabbatical leave.

           


 

 

Additions to Substitute List

 

5.         Approve the following additions to the 2007-2008 substitute list:

 

            Jeneen Covely – Elementary and Special Education

            Bryan Pascoe – Elementary

            Kelly Schaefer - Elementary

            Stephanie Spencer – K-12 Art

            Kristen Terry – Social Studies and Emergency

 

 

Medical Leave – Support Staff

                                   

6.         Approve an unpaid Medical Leave of Absence for Susan Reiss, Food Service Worker.

 

 

Additions to Support Staff

 

7.         Approve Denese Tiedeman as a Substitute Food Service Worker, to be employed on a “call as needed” basis at an hourly rate of $9.24, no benefits, effective January 7, 2008.

 

8.         Approve Terry Kemmerer as a Substitute Food Service Worker, to be employed on a “call as needed” basis at an hourly rate of $9.24, no benefits, effective immediately.

 

9.         Approve Jeffrey Williams as a Substitute Custodian, to be employed on a “call as needed” basis at an hourly rate of $9.80, no benefits, effective immediately.

 

 

Conference/Travel Requests

 

10.       Approve the attached conference/travel requests.

 

                                   

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

 

C.        Facilities

 

 

Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution

 

 

                             

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.

________________    ________________    ________________    _______________

 

 

 

 

Surplus District Equipment

 

 

 

1.         Declare Pro-Lite #PL-4012 Moving Message Sign as surplus.

 

 

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

 

D.        Finance

 

 

Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution

 

 

 

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 Supplies and Equipment Bids

2008-2009 School Year

 

 

 

1.         Approve the authorization to bid for Science Supplies and Equipment for the 2008-2009 school year.

 

 

 

 

Transportation Bus/Van Bids

 

 

 

2.         Approve the authorization to bid for three (3) Eighty-Four Passenger Transit Type School Busses and One (1) Fifty-Seven Passenger Transit Type School Bus, new and/or used, buy and/or lease option.  Also approve the authorization to bid for One (1) 2008-2009 Ten Passenger Van.

 

 

 

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

 

E.        Community Outreach

 

Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution

 

 

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 February 13, 2008 beginning at 7 pm at the Hellertown Borough Hall.

Recommendation: No recommendations.

 

ion.

F.         Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School – Lachlan Peeke/Sharon Stack

            (Meetings are first Tuesday of every month)

 

G.        Colonial Intermediate Unit – Susan Baxter

            (Meetings are fourth Wednesday of every month)

 

H.        PSBA – Susan Baxter/Sandra Miller

 

I.          Northampton Community College – Charles Bartolet

            (Meetings are first Thursday of every month)

 

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

 

K.        New Business

 

XIII.     Solicitor’s Report

                                                                                                                    

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

 

XV.      Announcements

 

            Future Meetings  ~   February 12, 2008 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting

                          High School Audion

 

                                                  February 26, 2008 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting

                          High School Audion

 

XVI.     Motion to Adjourn Meeting

 

 

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