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Regular Meeting of
the Board of Education October
9, 2007 – 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 negotiations |
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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 – October 9, 2007 |
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V. Approval of Minutes – |
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VI. Recognition |
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VII. Presentation A. Public
Financial Management (PFM) – Jamie Doyle Attachment |
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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 |
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XI. Treasurer’s Report – George
Torrella/David Bonenberger |
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XII. Motion to Approve Agenda |
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A. Education Committee – Susan Baxter/Ira
Hiberman |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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1. Strategic Plan – Next meeting October
17th 6:30 pm – Audion 2. Overview
of Science Curriculum |
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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 recommendations. |
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B. Personnel Committee – Sandra
Miller/Sandra Fellin |
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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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Maternity
Leave Request |
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1. Approve the following maternity
leave: Stacey
Anthony, 3rd grade teacher.
Mrs. Anthony will work up until her due date, approximately November
30, 2007. She intends to use 10 sick
days prior to taking 12 weeks of FMLA, which will include additional number
of sick days, depending upon her recovery.
After her recovery period, Mrs. Anthony will then use her six personal
days. She will then be out the
remainder of the school year, which will be unpaid leave. Mrs. Anthony plans on returning at the
start of the 2008-09 school year. |
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Substitute Teachers |
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2. Approve the following substitute teachers: Rebecca
Esslinger – Elementary Robert
Lowman – Emergency Lori
Paro - Emergency |
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Long Term Substitutes |
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3. Approve the following long term
substitutes: Amy Cromen as kindergarten long
term substitute effective August 23, 2007 and continue to approximately
February 21, 2008. Mrs. Cromen is
replacing Elizabeth Birli, who is on sick leave. Her salary will be $39,878, which will be
pro-rated for the number of days worked.
She is entitled to benefits per the current professional
contract. Mrs. Cromen was originally
approved as a day to day substitute for Mrs. Birli. Lisa Curry as fourth grade long term
substitute effective October 9 2007 and continue to approximately January 15,
2008. Ms. Curry is replacing Stephanie
Hamman, who is on maternity leave. Her
salary will be $39,878, which will be pro-rated for the number of days
worked. She is entitled to benefits per the current professional
contract. Robert
Newell as high school English long term substitute effective October 1, 2007
and continue until November 19, 2007. Mr. Newell is replacing Jennifer
(Falcaro) Barreiros who is on maternity leave. His salary will be $39,878, which will be
prorated for the number of days worked.
He is entitled to benefits per the current professional contract. Mr.
Newell was originally approved as a day to day substitute for Mrs. Barreiros. |
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Days without Pay |
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4. Approve the following days without pay: Jackie Peeke, MS instructional
aide – November 1 & 2, 2007 – On October 29th-31st,
Mrs. Peeke will use her personal days.
This was previously approved as all unpaid days. |
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Job
Descriptions |
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5. Discuss the following job descriptions: Automotive Mechanic I – New Old Automotive Mechanic II – New Old Maintenance Personnel – New Old Utility Truck Driver – New No
old one ADA Compliant Tasks for the Custodial - Maintenance
- Transportation group. |
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Food Service Department – Assistant Head Cook |
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6. Approve
Donna Ziegler as Assistant Cook in the High School Cafeteria, at an hourly rate
of $13.39, with benefits per the terms of the current Food Service Employment
Agreement, effective October 10, 2007.
Ms. Ziegler is replacing Pat Good who retired. |
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Transportation
Department – Substitute Bus Driver |
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7. Approve
Ronald Jones as a Substitute Bus Driver, to be employed on a “call as needed”
basis at an hourly rate of $10 for riding and $14.59 for driving, no
benefits, effective October 10, 2007. |
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Recommendation:
To approve all motions and recommendations
as listed above in Personnel. |
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C. Facilities Committee – |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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1. Discussion of replacing high school
roof. |
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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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Baseball/Softball Dugouts |
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1. Approve the construction of dugouts
by volunteers for an amount not to exceed $9,500. |
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Recommendation:
To approve all motions and
recommendations as listed above in Facilities. |
D. Finance Committee – George Torrella/ |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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1. Discussion
refinancing/potential savings – Public Financial Management Resolved: The Board of School Directors of the Saucon
Valley School District (the “School District”) does hereby authorize the
Administration to work with Public Financial Management, as Financial
Advisor; and Rhoads & Sinon, LLP, as Bond Counsel in conjunction with the
issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Services of 2008 for the purpose of
refinancing the School District’s General Obligation Bonds, Series of 1998
and a portion of the General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2002, at a minimum
net savings of $______________ via a ____________ sale (competitive internet
auction or negotiated). |
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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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Saucon Valley Education Foundation |
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1. Approve Kenneth Grounds from
Educational Foundation Consultants to proceed with the development of the
Saucon Valley Education Foundation. Attached Consulting Proposal Consulting Fee Structure: Consulting fee for
Plan I.............. $21,500 Consulting fee for
Plan II............. $29,500 |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Finance. |
E. Policy Task Force Committee – |
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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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Second
and Final Reading of Policy 904 |
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1. Approve
the second and final reading for Policy 904. |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Policy. |
F. Community Outreach – Susan Baxter/Ed
Inghrim/Sandra Fellin |
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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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Saucon Valley Partnership Meeting |
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1. The next meeting of the Saucon Valley
Partnership is scheduled for October 10, 2007 beginning at 7 pm at the
Hellertown Borough. |
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Recommendation: No recommendations. |
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G. Bethlehem
Area Vo-Tech School
– Herb Payung/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 – Susan Baxter/Sandra Miller |
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J. Northampton
Community College
– Eric Schenkel (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 23, 2007 – 7:30 pm – Business
Meeting High
School Audion November 13, 2007 – 7:30 pm –
Business Meeting High School Audion |
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XVI. 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. |