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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education December 9, 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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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 – December
2, 2008 – Personnel, Negotiations, and Legal |
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V. Approval of Minutes – |
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VI. Recognition |
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VII. Presentation |
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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 - $170,223.40 |
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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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High School Program of Studies for 2009-2010 |
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1. Approve
the second and final reading of the High
School Program of Studies for 2009-2010 with one change. |
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Awarding of Mini Grants |
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2. Approve
the following 2008-09 mini grants sponsored by the Saucon Valley Foundation
for Educational Innovations. Descriptions are attached Small Grants Beyond the Walls Aquarium Senteo Response System Ceramic
Mural Podcasting
Plots |
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Lehigh Valley Girls’ Lacrosse Bylaws |
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3. Approve
the acceptance of the Lehigh Valley Girls’
Lacrosse League Bylaws. |
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Lehigh Valley Girls’ Lacrosse League Annual Dues |
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4. Approve
the payment of annual dues of $400 to become a member of the Lehigh Valley
Girls’ Lacrosse League for participation of our team in the League this
spring. |
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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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Long
Term Substitute |
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1. Approve
the following long-term substitute. Salary is based on the 2007-08 contract
and is subject to change following approval of the 2008-09 contract Kathy Truskowski as fifth grade long
term substitute beginning December 2, 2008 and continue while Mrs. Jennifer
Sakelaries is out on maternity leave.
Mrs. Truskowski’s salary will be $39,878 (Bachelors, Step 1), which
will be prorated for the number of days worked. |
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Mentor |
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2. Approve
the following mentor beginning December 2, 2008. The $500 salary will be pro-rated for the
remainder of the year. Mentor Inductee Vicky
Gazzana Kathy Truskowski |
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Substitute
Teacher |
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3. Approve
the following substitute teacher for the 2008-2009 school year: Annjanette
Trinidad – Emergency |
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Conference/Travel
Requests |
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4. Approve
the attached conference/travel requests. |
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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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No report or recommendations. |
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Recommendation: No
recommendations. |
D. Finance |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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A. 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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Mileage Rate |
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1. Approve
the federal standard business mileage rate from 58.5 cents per mile to 55 cents
per mile beginning January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 in accordance
with the Saucon Valley Education Association Professional Contract and the
Administrative Employment Agreement. |
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Recommendation: To approve
all motions and recommendations as listed above in Finance. |
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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 for December 10, 2008 at 7 pm at Saucon Valley
School District. |
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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) |
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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 ~ January 13, 2009 – 7:30 pm – Business
Meeting High
School Audion January 27, 2009 – 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. |