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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education November 11, 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,
negotiations, and legal. |
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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 – November
11, 2008 – Personnel, Negotiations, and Legal |
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V. Approval of Minutes – October 21, 2008 |
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VI. Recognition |
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VII. Presentation – A. Northampton
Community College 2009 Budget Presentation - Dr. Arthur Scott B. Discussion
of LERTA (Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance) Kathy Vossough, Deputy Director
Economic Development, City of C. Mathematics Review Update – |
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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 – $1,359,684.61 |
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XI. Treasurer’s Report – Edward
Inghrim/David Bonenberger |
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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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Awarding
of Mini Grants |
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1. Approve
the following 2008-09 mini grants sponsored by the Saucon Valley Foundation
for Educational Innovations. Descriptions are attached. Small Grants Stock Market Game Creative Writing Club Day Out Landscaping Blackboard Art Club Mock Trial Study of Bones Instrumental
Clinics |
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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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Professional
Retirement |
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1. Approve
the following retirement effective at the end of the 2008-09 school year: Karen Swartz – Reading Coordinator K-8 |
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Maternity
Leave |
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2. Approve
the following maternity leave: Jennifer Sakelarides, fifth grade
teacher, beginning December 2, 2008. She intends to use 10 sick days
prior to starting FMLA. An additional
20.5 sick days will run concurrently with FMLA. Mrs. Sakelarides plans on
returning to her teaching duties at the end of her FMLA. |
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Conference/Travel
Requests |
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3. Approve
the attached conference/travel requests. |
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Additions to Substitute List |
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4. Approve the following additions to
the 2008-2009 substitute list. Patricia Barry - Emergency Kiersten Dalonzo –
Emergency James Gill - Emergency Teresa Judd – Elementary Olivia Vellios – Emergency |
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Primary
Math Tutor for the 2008-09 School Year |
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5. Approve
Lorraine Torella as primary math tutor for 500 hours at an hourly rate of
$13.49 as determined by the Accountability Grant for the 2008-09 school
year. Mrs. Torella will be paid the
contracted rate for instructional assistants. |
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Homebound
Instructor |
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6. Approve
the following as homebound teacher for the 2008-09 school year: Erin
Ruyak |
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Leave
without Pay |
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7. Approve
the following leaves without pay: Sheri
Herman, middle school instructional assistant, for the week of January 12-16,
2009. Mrs. Herman will be using
January 12-14 as personal days. Diane Smith, food service
department, for the week of June 15-18, 2009.
Mrs. Smith will be using June 15-16 as personal days. |
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Mentor |
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8. Approve
the following mentor beginning December 19, 2008. The $500 salary will be pro-rated for the
remainder of the year. Mentor Inductee Melissa Janis Colleen
Whitehead |
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Support
Staff Substitutes |
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9. Approve
Julie Anne Sands as a Substitute Custodian, to be employed on a “call as
needed” basis at an hourly rate of $10.09, no benefits, effective
immediately. 10. Approve
Tara Reccek as a Substitute Cafeteria Worker, to be employed on a “call as
needed” basis at an hourly rate of $9.52, no benefits, effective November 12,
2008. |
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Consultant
for Occupational Therapy Services |
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11. Approve
Heather Stauffer as a consultant for occupational therapy (OT) services for
the 2008-09 school year. Consultant agreement and costs are attached. |
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Winter
Coaches |
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12. Approve
the following 2008-09 winter coaches.
Salaries are based on the 2007-08 contract. Boys’ Basketball: Head Varsity Coach – Matt Brown - $6,865.00 Head JV Coach – Sean Thomson - $4,805.00 Assist. Coach – Don Benner - $3,430.00 Head Middle School Coach – Rick Haas - $2,750.00 Assist. JV/Varsity Coach – Todd Lipp - $2,745.00 Assist. Middle School Coach – Tim Murphy - $2412.00 Assist. JV/Varsity Coach – Glenn Brown – Volunteer Assist. Coach – Angel Figueroa – Volunteer Girls’ Basketball: Head Varsity Coach – Craig Mogel - $6,865.00 Assist. Varsity Coach – Dustin Webb - $4,805.00 Assist. JV Coach – Amber Ziemba - $3,430.00 Assistant Coach – Abbe Cox - $2,745.00 Head Middle School Coach – Ron Jones - $2,750.00 Assist. Middle School Coach – Martin Lewis - $2,412.00 Wrestling: Head Varsity Coach – Chad Shirk - $6,865.00 Assist. Varsity Coach – Andrew Koch - $4,805.00 Head Middle School Coach – Ryan Fluck - $3,775.00 Assist. Middle School Coach – Mason Messinger - $3,088.00 Assist. Coach – Chris Fluck – Volunteer Assist. Coach – Bobby Bisson – Volunteer Swimming: Head Varsity Coach– Ed Kolosky - $4,805.00 Assist. Varsity Coach – Lachlan Peeke – Volunteer Cheerleading: Head Varsity Coach – Nancy Harte - $2,745.00 JV Coach – Janelle Chunko - $1,829.00 Co Middle School Coach – Lindsay Muzyka - $1,029.50 Co Middle School Coach – Lisa Magaragal - $1,029.50 |
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Elementary
Instructional Assistant |
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13. Approve
Kristie Pinczok as elementary instructional assistant effective November 12,
2008. Mrs. Pinczok is entitled to
salary and benefits per the current instructional assistant contract. Mrs. Pinczok is replacing Kristen
Pazzaglia, who resigned. |
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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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Saucon Valley Basketball |
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1. Approve
a Waiver of Fee for the use of District buildings, facilities and equipment
by Saucon Valley Youth Basketball, Inc. (formerly part of |
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Surplus Items |
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2. Declare
24 warped wooden scooters as surplus. |
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Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in
Facilities. |
D. Finance |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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A. LERTA
Resolution – Resolution No.2 of 2007 B. 2009-2010 Budget Timeline for
2008-2009 School Year |
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2009-2010 Budget Timeline for 2008-2009 School Year |
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January 29, 2009 (110 days prior to primary
election) |
District Deadline to have 2009-2010 Proposed Preliminary Budget available for public
inspection; or adopt a Resolution not to raise the rate of any tax by more
than its index. |
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February 3, 2009 (5 days after Resolution adoption) |
District Deadline to submit adopted Resolution and proposed tax rate increases to the
Department of Education. |
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February 8, 2009 (10 days prior to Preliminary
Budget adoption deadline) |
District Deadline to give public notice of intent to adopt the 2009-2010 Preliminary
Budget unless a Resolution was adopted indicating that it will not raise the
rate of any tax by more than its index. |
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February 13, 2009 (10 days after receipt of
Resolution) |
Department of Education Deadline to notify districts that adopted a Resolution whether
the 2009-2010 proposed tax rates are equal to or less than their index. |
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February 18, 2009 (90 days prior to primary
election) |
District Deadline to adopt the 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget unless a Resolution was
adopted. |
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February 23, 2009 (85 days prior to primary
election) |
District Deadline to submit 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget containing proposed tax rate
increases to the Department of
Education. |
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February 26, 2009 (1 week prior to filing of request
for referendum exception) |
District Deadline to publish notice in newspaper of intent to file petition with the
Court of Common Pleas or to request approval from the Department of Education
for a referendum exception. |
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March 5, 2009 (75 days prior to primary
election) |
District Deadline to seek approval from Court of Common Pleas or the Department of
Education for referendum exceptions requiring their approval. |
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March 20, 2009 (60 days prior to primary
election) |
District Deadline to submit referendum question seeking voter approval of tax rate
increase in excess of index to the |
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March 25, 2009 (55 days prior to primary
election) |
Deadline for Court of Common Pleas or Department of
Education to issue ruling on
school district’s petition for referendum exception. |
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March 30, 2009 (50 days prior to primary
election) |
District Deadline, if the Court of Common Pleas or Department of Education denies all
or part of the school district’s request for referendum exception, to submit
to the |
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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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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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Saucon Valley Partnership Meeting |
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1. The next meeting of the Saucon Valley
Partnership is scheduled November 12, 2008
at 7 pm at Lower Saucon Township Hall. |
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Recommendation: No recommendations. |
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F. Bethlehem
Area Vo-Tech School
– Lachlan Peeke/Sharon Stack (Meetings are first Tuesday of every
month) 1. On Saturday, Nov 8th, the Bethlehem
Area Vo-Tech auctioned the student built home. |
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G. Colonial
Intermediate Unit
– Susan Baxter (Meetings are fourth Wednesday of
every month) |
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H. PSBA – Susan Baxter/Sandra Miller |
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I. Northampton
Community College
– Charles Bartolet (Meetings are first Thursday of every
month) |
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J. Hellertown/Lower
Saucon Chamber of Commerce – Michael Karabin |
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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 ~ November
25, 2008 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting High
School Audion December 2, 2008 – 6 pm –
Reorganization Meeting High
School Audion December 9 or 16, 2008 – 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. |