Saucon Valley School District

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

May 26, 2009 – 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

6:30 pm – Executive Session for the purpose of personnel, negotiations, and legal.

 

 

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 –

 

V.        Approval of Minutes –

                        Minutes April 28, 2009

                        Minutes May 12, 2009

                                                           

VI.       Recognition –

            A.        Reading Olympics –

                        Rachel Altemose                      Giacomo Pazzaglia

                        Helen Chi                                 Yale Rosin

                        Marissa Chib                            Cayla Schaffer

                        Ceci Freed                               Elizabeth Schaffer

                        Alex Gardiner                           Richard Weddigen

                        Maggie Hofstaedter                 Candice Ziegler

                        Alessandra Pazzaglia

 

            B.        Autism Speaks Fundraiser – National Junior Honor Society

 

            C.        Bethlehem Public Poetry Contest Award – Anthony Masucci

 

            D.        Spelling Bee Winner – Matthew Baciocco

 

            E.        Geography Bee Winner – Daxton Scholl

 

            F.         Adoption of Animals at Philadelphia Zoo – Courage & Determination Teams

 

            G.        Juvenile Diabetes Association Fundraiser – SV Middle School Student Council

 

           

           

            H.        Pocono Academic Challenge –

                                    Amy Carr                                 Cayla Schaffer

                                    Cassandra Estojak                  Daxton Scholl

                                    Debbie Martin                          Katherine Smeltzer

                                    Rachel Moyer                          Joey Stack

                                    Maria Sanchez

 

            I.          Joshua Malik, owner of Joshua Tree, volunteered his staff to help clean up the elementary courtyard

 

VII.      Presentation –

            A.        Drop Out Presentation

            B.        PSSA Survey Review

 

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 - $309,834.22

            B.        Cafeteria Expenditures - $373,760.61

            C.        Health Expenditures - $267,496.07           

 

XI.       Treasurer’s Report – Edward Inghrim/David Bonenberger

            A.        Cash Investment and Bond Activity

            B.        Expansion Project Finance Report

            C.        Condensed Board Summary Report

            D.        Budget Transfer

 

XII.     Motion to Approve Agenda

 

 

A.        Education

 

 

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.

 

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First Reading of Policies #114 and #249

 

1.         Approve the first reading of the following policies:

 

            Policy 114 – Gifted Education

 

            Policy 249 – Bullying/Cyberbulling

 

 

New SV Website

 

2.         Approve the new website vendor, Finalsite.  The total cost is $18,000 for the first year and $17,250 each year for years 2-5. (Attachment)

 

 

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________    ______________

 

 

Professional Appointment

 

1.         Approve the following professional appointment.  Salary based on the 2007-08 contract and is subject to change following approval of the new professional contract.

 

            Lara McCarthy as K-8 reading coordinator effective August 25, 2009, at a salary of $56,836 (M+18, Step 6).  Mrs. McCarthy is replacing Karen Swartz, who will be retiring in June, 2009.

 

 

Maternity Leave

 

2.         Approve the following maternity leave:

 

            Courtney Best, elementary special education teacher, beginning April 30, 2009.  She intends to use 10 sick days prior to starting FMLA and five additional sick days will run concurrently with FMLA. Mrs. Best will return to her teaching duties approximately June 15, 2009.

 

 

 

 

2009 Fall Coaches

 

3.         Approve the following 2009 Fall coaches.  Salaries are based on the 2007-08 contract and are subject to change following approval of the new professional contract. 

 

            Field Hockey:

            Sarah Denzel – Head Coach – $4,805

            Alice Friend – Specialty Coach – $685

            Joanna Lemay – Head MS Coach – $2,745

            Amber Ziemba – Assistant MS Coach – $2,412

            Assistant Var/JV Coach – Vacant          

 

            Boys Soccer:

            Mel Moyer III – Head Coach – $4,805

            Mel Moyer Jr. – Assistant Coach – $1,544

            Carlos Coelho – Assistant Coach – $1,544

            Kerry Kemmerer – Head MS Coach – $2,745

            Tim Mann – Assistant Coach - $1,206

            Matt DeLade – Assistant Coach – $1,206

            Mike Peck – Assistant Coach – Volunteer

 

            Cross Country:

            Ed Kolosky – Head Coach – $3,430

            John Polefka – Assistant Coach – 2,745

 

            Golf:

            Scott Roberts – Head Coach – $3,430

            Keith Dalious – Assistant Coach – Volunteer

 

            Girls’ Volleyball:

            Brianne Barona – Head Coach – $4,118

            Jessica McCarroll – Assistant Coach – $2,745

            Denise Filo – Assistant Coach – Volunteer

            Dave Miller – Assistant Coach – Volunteer

 

            Football:

            Matt Evancho – Head Coach – $7,894

            Keith Riefenstahl – Assistant Coach – $5,148

            Ed Chromczak – Assistant Coach – $5,148

            Kris Ontranto – Assistant Coach – $5,148

            Phil Sams – Assistant Coach – $4,166

            Jeremy Kittek – Assistant Coach – $4,166

            Jason Stem – Head MS Coach – $3,295

            Chris Fluck – Assistant MS Coach – $2,059

            Jon Bortz – Assistant MS Coach – Volunteer

            Gerry Demko – Equipment Manager – $2,059

 

            Fall Cheerleading:

            Nancy Harte – Head Coach – $2,745

            Janelle Chunko – Assistant/JV Coach – $1,829

            Middle School Head Coach – Vacant

 

           

            Girls’ Tennis:

            Joanne Ochse – Head Coach – $3,775.00

            Michael Krentz – Assistant Coach – Volunteer

            Stevie Ochse – Conditioning Coach – Volunteer

            Deanna Buhay – Assistant Coach – Volunteer

 

 

Food Service Department Job Descriptions

 

4.         Approve the second reading following job descriptions:

 

            Food Service Coordinator, which incorporates the

            responsibilities of the Head Cashier position.    Draft Food Service Coordinator Job Description

 

            Food Service Manager which incorporates ordering all food for the school cafeterias, formerly done by the Food Service Coordinator.    Draft Food Service Manager Job Description

 

 

Retirement

           

5.         Accept the retirement notice of Barbara A. Krukowski,   K-12 copy center, effective August 31, 2009.

 

 

Non-Instructional Transfer

 

6.         Approve the transfer of Janet Frankenfield from non-instructional assistant to K-12 copy center position effective September 1, 2009.  There is no change to her salary.  She is replacing Barbara Krukowski who will be retiring.

 

 

Professional Transfers

 

7.         Approve the following professional transfers effective the 2009-10 school year.  There is no change in salaries.

 

Laura Tooker from 5-8 Coordinator of Academic Services to Pre Algebra 8 (pending passing of Math Praxis)

 

Kerry Schultz from Pre Algebra 8 to 5-8 Coordinator of Academic Services

 

 

Substitute Bus Driver

                       

8.         Approve Francis J. Kelly as a Substitute Bus Driver, to be employed on a “call as needed” basis at $10/hour for riding and $15.22 for driving, effective immediately.

 

 

Addition to the Substitute List

 

9.         Approve the following 2008-2009 substitute:

 

            Jessica Reinsmith – Social Studies

            Jessica Swartz – Elementary   

 

 

Conference/Travel Requests

 

10.       Approve the attached conference/travel requests.

 

 

Non-Instructional Assistant

 

11.       Approve the following non-instructional assistant.

 

            Kevin Petrucelli, high school, effective May 27, 2009.  Salary and benefits per the terms of the Educational Support Staff Agreement.  Mr. Petrucelli replacing Stacey Siran, who recently resigned.

 

 

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

 

C.        Facilities

 

 

Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution

 

A.        Provident Energy Consulting LLC

            Provident Client Services Agreement

 

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.

 

________________    ________________    _______________    _______________

 

 

 

Request for Waiver of Fee for Use of Facilities

           

1.         Approve a request from Dr. Susan Ackermann on behalf of the Hellertown Enhancement Project to waive the facility rental fee for use of the High School Auditorium if there is inclement weather for the Second Sunday Concerts scheduled for June 14, 2009, July 12, 2009, and August 9, 2009.

            Waiver of Fee Hellertown Enhancement Project

 

 

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

 

D.        Finance

 

 

Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.        2009-2010 Budget Timeline for 2008-2009 School Year

 

 

2009-2010 Budget Timeline for 2008-2009 School Year

 

 

January 27, 2009

Board Meeting

 

Adoption of 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget in the amount of $39,583,938;  Millage Rate 52.04

Note: The deadline to adopt the preliminary budget was February 18, 2009

 

 

April 28, 2009

Board Meeting

 

 

Adoption of 2009-2010 Proposed Final Budget

Note:  The deadline to adopt the proposed final budget and mail certification of use of PDE-2028 to the Department of Education is no later than May 31, 2009

 

 

 

May 19, 2009

 

Deadline to make 2009-2010 Proposed Final Budget available for public inspection on PDE-2028.

Note:  The deadline to make the Proposed Final Budget available for public inspection is 20 days prior to the final budget adoption.

 

 

 

 

May 29, 2009

 

Deadline to offer public notice of intent to adopt the 2009-2010 Final Budget

Note: The deadline to offer public notice of intent to adopt the final budget is 10 days prior to final budget adoption

 

 

June 9, 2009

Board Meeting

Adoption of the 2009-2010 Final Budget

Note: The deadline to adopt the final budget is June 30, 2009.

 

 

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.

 

________________    ________________    ________________   _______________

 

 

 

Business Manager – Authority to Commit to Contracts

 

1.         Approve giving the business manager the authority to commit to contracts not to exceed $10,000.

 

 

Joint Purchasing – Paper/Janitorial Products

 

2.         Approve the award of bid for paper/janitorial products through the Northampton-Monroe-Pike County Joint Purchasing Board in the amount of $57,156.20 for 2009-2010.  (Total attached) Joint Purchase Bid

 

 

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  June 10, 2009 at 7 pm at Saucon Valley School District.

 

Recommendation: No recommendations.

 

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 – Michael Karabin

 

K.        New Business

 

XIII.     Solicitor’s Report

                                                                                                                    

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

 

XV.      Announcements

 

            Future Meetings ~     

                          June 9, 2009 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting

                          High School Audion

 

                          June 23, 2009 – 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.