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Regular Meeting of
the Board of Education November
13, 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 30, 2007 November 7, 2007 November 9, 2007 November 13, 2007 |
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V. Approval of Minutes – |
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VI. Recognition A. Girls’
Soccer Team for receiving the “2007 Sportsmanship Award” from the
Soccer Official Association – Bob Frey and Stevie Ochse |
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VII. Presentation A. Northampton Community College 2008-09
Budget Presentation – Dr.
Arthur Scott |
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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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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 Member |
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1. Approve
the following 2007-08 Strategic Plan Committee Member: Richard Glickman |
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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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Professional
Retirements |
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1. Approve
the following professional retirements effective June 30, 2008: Joseph
Balum – high school (science) Elizabeth
Birli – elementary (kindergarten) Annelle
Conover – middle school (music) Lois
Frederick – elementary (grade 2) Dorothy
Hoey – middle school (language arts) H.
Teresa Judd – elementary (grade 3 Patricia
Monahan – high school (English) Susan
Henry-Trimble – elementary (reading) Thomas
Vicario – high school (physical education) Barbara
Weikert – elementary (grade 2) Cathy
Wirth – elementary (grade 4) |
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Non-Professional Retirements |
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2. Approve the retirement of the
following non-professional staff members: Nancy Ihle, food service manager,
effective June 30, 2008. Marguerite Caton, elementary staff
nurse, effective December 31, 2007 Diane
Stehly, HS library aide, effective November 30, 2007 |
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Long Term Substitute |
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3. Approve the following long term
substitute: Kelly Boushell as third grade long
term substitute effective November 29, 2007 and continue for the remainder of
the 2007-08 school year. Ms. Boushell
is replacing Stacey Anthony, who will be 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. |
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Days without Pay |
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4. Approve the following day without pay: Cheryl Blaukovitch – high school
teacher – November 16, 2007 |
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Mentors |
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5. Approve
the following mentors for the remainder of the 2007-08 school year. Salary will be prorated: Michelle
Horvath to be mentor for Robin Burns Cathy
Sachs to be mentor for Kelly Boushell Cathy
Wirth to be mentor for Lisa Curry Tori
Zuck to be mentor for Amy Cromen |
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Transfer
of Sick Days |
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6. Approve
the transfer of additional sick days for James Deegan. He will be transferring 45.5 days (25 days
per the school code, and 20.5 additional days). |
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Middle
School Reading Olympics |
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7. Approve
Frances Hausman and Meredith Lesney as volunteer organizers for the Middle
School Reading Olympics for the 2007-08 school year. |
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Elementary
Health Room Staff Nurse |
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8. Approve
Vilma Huertas-Freeman as the Elementary Health Room Staff Nurse effective
January 2, 2008. She will be paid
$17.53 per hour and receive benefits per the terms of the Building Aides
Employment Agreement. |
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Substitute Teachers |
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9 Approve the following substitute teachers: Eli Bonner – Emergency Rita Chuhran – Social Studies Corinne Ramunni – Elementary |
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Job
Descriptions |
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10. Discuss the following job descriptions: Miscellaneous Athletic Facilities Events Manager – New No old one Home & School Visitor – New No old one Producer/Director of School Theatrical Productions
– New No old one Stage Manager – New
No old one ADA Compliant Tasks for the miscellaneous
group. Food Service Assistant Cook – New
Old – Elem/MS Old –
HS Food Service Coordinator – New Old Food Service Manager– New
Old – Elem/MS Old - HS General Kitchen Help – New
Old Head Cashier – New
No old one ADA Compliant Tasks for the food service
group. |
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Conference/Travel |
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11. Approve the attached conference/travel requests attachment |
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Transfer of Bus Drivers |
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12. Approve
the transfer of the following bus drivers from full-time to substitute bus drivers: Eric
Cooper Jeff
Good Judd
Good |
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Substitute
Maintenance Employee |
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13. Approve
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2007-08
Winter Coach |
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14. Approve
the following 2007-08 winter coach: Jon Severn – Assistant Wrestling
Coach - $3,088 |
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Food Service Worker |
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15. Approve
Paula Miller, Substitute Food Service Worker, as a Long Term Substitute Food
Service Worker, to be paid an hourly rate of $9.86, retroactive to August 27,
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 on Additional Scoreboards
– Robert Frey 2. Discussion on Additional Fencing at
Soccer Fields |
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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. |
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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No Report
or Recommendations. |
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Recommendation: No
recommendations. |
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 Report
or Recommendations. |
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Recommendation: No
recommendations. |
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 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. 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 ~ November 27, 2007 – 7:30 pm – Business
Meeting High
School Audion December 4, 2007 – 7:30 pm –
Reorganization 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. |