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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education August 25, 2009 –
7:30 pm Elementary Large Group Instruction
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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,
negotiations, and legal. 6:30-7:30 pm – Committee Meeting – 2009-10 Goals
Discussion. |
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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 – August 20, 2009 – negotiations August
25, 2009 – personnel, negotiations, and legal |
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V. Approval of Minutes |
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VI. Recognition - None |
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VII. Presentation A. Administration
Security - TAS B. 2009 PSSA Assessment Results – James Deegan
(handout) |
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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 - $580,743.37 B. Health Benefits - $290,682.52 |
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XI. Treasurer’s Report – Edward
Inghrim/David Bonenberger A. Cash Investment and Bond Activity B. Expansion Project Finance Report |
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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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Expulsion 2009-2010 School Year |
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1. Approve
the expulsion of student #10119 from Saucon Valley School District through
the end of the 2008-09 school year with the ability to return for the
2009-2010 school year. |
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2009-10 District Goals |
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2. Approve the first reading of the 2009-10 District Goals. |
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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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A. Support Staff - Substitute Employee Salaries |
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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 Substitutes |
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1. Approve
the following long-term substitutes. Salary based on the 2007-08 contract and
is subject to change following approval of the 2008-09 contract. Holli Pfautz as elementary kindergarten
teacher for the first semester of the 2009-10 school year. Ms. Pfautz’s salary will be $39,878
(Bachelors, Step 1), which will be prorated for the number of days
worked. She is replacing Victoria
Zuck, who will be on maternity leave during this time. Nicholas Woodward as elementary
physical education teacher beginning August 27, 2009 and continue until
November 30, 2009. Mr. Woodward’s
salary will be $39,878 (Bachelors, Step 1), which will be prorated for the number
of days worked. He is replacing
Elizabeth Weyrauch, who will be on maternity leave during this time. |
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Mentors |
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2. Approve
the following mentors for the 2009-10 school year. Salary based on the 2007-08 contract and is subject to change following approval
of the new professional contract. Mentor Inductee Cheri Chesesi Caitlin Zeuggin Mario Marcozzi Jeremy Kittek(LTS) Jessica Friday David Lutte (LTS) Melissa Janis Amanda Hay (LTS) Bonnie Mims Alison Erk (LTS Jennifer Campbell Holli Pfautz (LTS) Sarah Roncolato Nicholas Woodward (LTS) Connie Piperato Lara McCarthy |
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Conference/Travel Requests |
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3. Approve the attached conference/travel requests |
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Instructional Assistant
Resignations |
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4. Approve
the following middle school instructional assistants: Erin Clavier effective August 13,
2009 Roger
Tinti effective immediately |
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Recreational Swim Program Staff |
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5. Approve the Recreational Swim Program
Staff and Salaries for the 2009-2010 year. SV
Recreational Swim Program Staff and Salaries. |
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Substitute List |
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6. Approve the attached substitute list for the 2009-2010 school year. |
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Substitute Bus Driver |
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7. Approve Tyler Buddock as a Substitute
Bus Driver at a rate of $10 for riding (training) and $15.22 for driving. |
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Educational Support Staff Assistants |
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8. Approve
the following middle school instructional assistants with salary and benefits
per the terms of the Educational Support Staff Agreement effective August 28,
2009. Jason Clifford – replacing Sheri
Herman Catherine
Mantoni – replacing Erin Clavier Lorraine Torrella – replacing
Roger Tinti |
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Team Leader |
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9. Approve the following team leader for
the 2009-10 school year. Salaries will
be per the professional contract: High School Team Name Science Cheryl Blaukovitch |
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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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A. Discussion of Stadium |
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B. Discussion of Additional Playing
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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Administration Building Security Entrance Modifications Project |
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1. Approve
the award of bid for the Administration Building Security Entrance Modifications
project to Weiss Construction, Inc., |
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Recommendation: No recommendations. |
D. Finance |
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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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Authorization
– Contracts with Energy Providers |
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1. Approve an authorization for the
Business Manager to sign contracts with energy providers for the purchase of natural
gas, electricity, and heating oil. |
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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 September 9, 2009 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 ~ September
8, 2009 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting High
School Audion September
22, 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. |