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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education May 13, 2008 – 7:30
pm High School Audion ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ |
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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. |
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I. Call
to the Order – Mr. |
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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 – May 13, 2008 – personnel and legal
issues |
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V. Approval of Minutes – |
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VI. Recognition A. Middle
School Reading Olympics – Meredith Lesney B. FREDDY Awards – Congratulations
to Director Sal Ritz and the Cast, Crew, and Staff of
Camelot on 10 Freddy Nominations for Camelot Outstanding Performance by an
Orchestra – Directed by Mr. Kevin O’Connell Outstanding Solo Vocal Performance – Rose
Noel performing “Follow Me” Outstanding Achievement in Costuming Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Outstanding Achievement in Scenery Outstanding Stage Crew Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actor
– Alex Hulett as Lancelot Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a
Leading Role – Vince Rostkowski as King Arthur Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a
Leading Role – Kira Gilman as Guenevere Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical |
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VII. Presentation A. Presentation
of Audit – Alan C. France, CPA |
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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 A. General Expenditures - $368,339.59 |
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XI. Treasurer’s Report – George
Torrella/David Bonenberger A. Cash Investment Bond
Activity Report B. Expansion Project Finance
Report |
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XII. Motion to Approve Agenda |
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A. Education |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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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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2008-09 High School Handbook Changes |
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1. Approve
the changes to the 2008-09 High school handbook. Attachment will be handed out at the board
meeting. |
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Expulsion
of Student |
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2. Approve
the expulsion of student #100149 for the remainder of the 2007-08 school year
and the first semester of the 2008-09 school year. |
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Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in
Education. |
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B. Personnel |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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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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Additions
to Substitute List |
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1. Approve
the following additions to the 2007-2008 substitute list: Laura Durso – Social Studies Jeremy Kittek – Social Studies Jennifer Sherman – Elementary |
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2008 Summer Learning Academy Teacher |
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2. Approve the following high
school/middle school 2008 Summer Learning Academy Teachers. High School Gemma Cody - social studies Mario Marcozzi - Social Studies Laura Osborn - Mathematics Middle
School Sharon
Bender - Mathematics |
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Food Service Manager |
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3. Approve
Jennifer B. Lancaster as Food Service Manager to be paid an hourly salary of $16.39
and an additional $1.94 per hour each year with benefits per the terms of the
Food Service Employment Agreement effective upon release from current
employer. Ms. Lancaster is replacing
Nancy Ihle, who is retiring at the end of the school year. |
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Substitute Support Staff |
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4. Approve Deborah Peffer as an addition
to the Substitute Clerical Listing, to be employed
on a “call as needed” basis at an hourly rate of $9.42,
no benefits, effective immediately. 5 Approve Dorothy Yale Bobzin and
Nancy Clifton as Substitute Food Service Workers,
to be employed on a “call as needed” basis at an
hourly rate of $9.24, no benefits, effective immediately. |
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Summer Support Staff |
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6. Approve the following to be employed
as District Summer Workers for 2008 at an hourly rate
of $10, no benefits, not to exceed 50
days of employment: Custodial
Workers Carol
Eddinger Betty
Fenstermacher Dale
Frankenfield Mary Seip Grounds
Workers Michelle
Chavar Deb
Kurter Maintenance
Workers Matthew
Diehl Rick
Meyers Herb
Payung, Jr. Stan
Smith Bus
Cleaners Rose
Glass Steve
Hanner Ginger
Hill Karen
Werner Gale
Zaino Rich
Zaino |
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Middle School Rock Climbing Club |
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7. Approve
the middle school Rock Climbing Club for the 2007-08 school year. Attachment |
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Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in
Personnel. |
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C. Facilities |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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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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Resurfacing Parking Lots and Campus Streets |
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Approve the Agreement between the District, the Borough of Hellertown,
and Township related to the
resurfacing of parking lots and campus streets. Resurfacing
Agreement |
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Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Facilities. |
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D. Finance |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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A. 2008-09 Budget Discussion Approve
the 2008-2009 Proposed Final Budget in the amount of $___________. The millage rate will be ________. |
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The 2008-2009 Preliminary
Budget was adopted at the April 22, 2008 Board Meeting in the amount of
$38,853,932. (Millage Rate - 51.94) |
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If the
2008-2009 Proposed Final Budget is adopted at the May 13,
2008 Board Meeting or at a Special
Meeting scheduled no later than May 23, 2008….. |
…..the
2008-2009 Final Budget could be
adopted at the June 24,
2008 Board Meeting. |
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OR |
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If the
2008-2009 Proposed Final Budget is adopted at the May 27,
2008 Board Meeting or at a
Special Meeting scheduled no later than May
30, 2008…. |
….the
2008-2009 Final Budget could be
adopted at a Special Meeting on or
after June 26, 2008 but no
later than June 30, 2008 |
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May 31,
2008 |
Deadline
to adopt 2008-2009
Proposed Final Budget; Mail
Certification of Use of PDE-2028 to
the Department of Education |
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June 10, 2008 20 days
prior to final budget adoption |
Deadline to make 2008-2009
Proposed Final Budget available for public inspection on PDE-2028 |
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June 20, 2008 10 days
prior to final budget adoption |
Deadline to offer public
notice of intent to adopt 2008-2009 Final Budget |
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June 30, 2008 |
Last day for school board to
adopt Final Budget |
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July 15, 2008 annual
deadline |
Deadline to submit
2008-2009 Final Budget to the Department of
Education on Form PDE-2028 |
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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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Bus Bid Proposals and Award of Bid |
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1. Reject
the bid proposals for three 84-passenger busses and one 57-passenger bus
submitted by Rohrer Bus Sales, 2. Approve
the award of bid to Wolfington Body Company, Inc., |
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State Audit Responses |
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3. Approve
the Response to Auditor General’s Performance Audit Report for fiscal years
ending June 30, 2004 and 2003. Response
to Audit Report |
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Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in
Finance. |
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E. Community Outreach |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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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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1. The next meeting of the Saucon Valley
Partnership is scheduled for May 14, 2008 at 7 pm at the Lower Saucon Township
Hall. |
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Recommendation: No recommendations. |
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F.
(Meetings are first Tuesday of every
month) |
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G. Colonial
Intermediate Unit
– (Meetings are fourth Wednesday of
every month) |
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H. PSBA – |
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I. (Meetings are first Thursday of every
month) |
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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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Amendment to NCC Articles of Agreement |
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1. Consideration
of the second amendment to articles of agreement to of the
Northampton Community College. |
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Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in NCC. |
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J. Hellertown/Lower
Saucon Chamber of Commerce – George Torrella |
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K. 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 ~ May 27, 2008 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting High
School Audion June 10, 2008 – 7:30 pm – Business
Meeting High
School Audion |
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XVI. Motion to Adjourn Meeting |
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The |