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Regular Meeting of
the Board of Education October
23, 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 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 23, 2007 |
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V. Approval of Minutes |
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VI. Recognition |
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VII. Presentation A. Penncord
Mario Marcozzi and Robert Frey B. New
Security Camera Overview Michael Hanssen C. Athletic
Awards/News Robert Frey Girls Tennis - Colonial League Champions Daniela Santiesteban District XI Singles
Runner-Up Daniela
Santiesteban and Deanna Buhay District XI Doubles Champions Girls Tennis - District XI
AA Champions Girls Cross Country Colonial League Champions |
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VIII. Superintendents 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 B. Health
Benefits Expenditures C. Cafeteria
Expenditures |
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XI. Treasurers Report George Torrella/David Bonenberger A. Cash Investment and Bond Activity B. Expansion Project Finance Report D. Middle
School Activity Report E. High
School Activity Report |
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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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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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2007-08
Strategic Plan Committee Members |
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1. Approve
the following 2007-08 Strategic Plan Committee Members: Mark Ferguson Lori Vargo Heffner Renee Hillman Lynn Koehler Linda Krentz Sarah Middleton Bill Parton Liza Robinson Karen Sauter Sharon Stack Joseph
Savage |
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2007-08
Strategic Plan Board Member Liaison |
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2. Approve
Sandy Miller as Board Member Liaison to the 2007-08 Strategic Plan. |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Education. |
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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 |
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1. Approve the following maternity
leave: Amy Faccinetto, first grade teacher. Mrs. Faccinetto will work up until her due date,
approximately December 7, 2007. She
intends to use two weeks of sick days and then start 12 weeks of FMLA which
will includes 39.5 sick days. Mrs.
Faccinetto plans on returning to her teaching duties after her FMLA. |
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Substitute Teachers |
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2. Approve the following substitute
teachers: Andrea Blanco Emergency Karen Schulze School Nurse
(Emergency) James Karabasz - Emergency |
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Substitute Clerical |
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3. Approve Phyllis Coronado 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. |
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Job Descriptions |
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4. Approve the final reading of 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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2007-08 Winter Coaches |
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5. Approve
the following 2007-08 winter coaches: Boys
Basketball:
Matt Brown Head Coach - $6865.00
Sean Thomson Assist. Coach - $4805.00
Don Benner Assist. Coach - $3430.00
Rick Hass MS Head Coach - $2750.00
John Bromfield MS Assist. Coach - $2412.00
Tim Murphy Volunteer
Glenn Brown Volunteer Girls
Basketball:
Craig Mogel Head Coach - $6865.00
Mike Ruvolis Assist. Coach - $4805.00
Dustin Webb Assist. Coach - $3430.00
Abbie Cox Assist. Coach - $2745.00
Jose Angel Figueroa MS Head Coach - $2750.00
Martin Lewis MS Assist. Coach - $2412.00 Swimming:
Ed Kolosky Head Coach - $4805.00
Wrestling:
Ben Chunko Assist. Coach - $4805.00
Ryan Fluck Assist. Coach $3775.00
Mike LaPorta Volunteer
Tom Rohn Volunteer Cheerleading:
Nancy Harte Head Coach - $2745.00
Janelle Chunko JV Coach - $1829.00
Donna Shantzenbach MS Head Coach - $2059.00
Wendy McGlone Volunteer |
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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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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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Bid Specs |
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1. Approve
the authorization to bid for Replacement of the High School Roof. |
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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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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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LERTA Ordinance |
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1. Approve
Resolution No. 2 of 2007 providing local economic revitalization
tax assistance within deteriorated areas with the City of |
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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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No reports or recommendations. |
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Recommendation: No
recommendations. |
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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 November 14, 2007 beginning at 7 pm at the Lower
Saucon Township Hall. |
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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. Solicitors Report |
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XIV. Citizens Inquiries and
Comments Visitors should state their name and address. |
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XV. Announcements |
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Future Meetings ~ November 13, 2007 7:30 pm Business
Meeting High
School Audion November 27, 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. |