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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education December 8, 2009 –
Immediately Following Reorganization 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 – President, presiding |
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II. Recording of Attendance – Mr. David Bonenberger, Secretary |
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III. Announcement of Executive Sessions – November 30, 2009 – personnel, negotiations, and legal |
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IV. Approval of Minutes |
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V. Recognition A. Saucon
Valley Foundation of Educational Innovations Annual Report |
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VI. Presentation |
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VII. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Sandra
Fellin, Superintendent |
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VIII. Citizens’ Comments – Agenda Items Only – Visitors should state their name and address. |
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IX. Presentation of Bills – A. General Expenditures - $146,201.67 |
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X. Treasurer’s
Report – None |
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XI. 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-Grant |
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1. Approve
the following 2009-10 mini grant sponsored by the Saucon Valley Foundation
for Educational Innovations. Description is attached. Small Grant ELMO – Seventh Grade Language Arts |
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Saucon Valley Music Connection
Competition Trip |
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2. Approve
the Saucon Valley Music Connection competition trip to Myrtle Beach, SC from
April 30-May 4, 2010, at an approximate cost per student of $600-$650, which
will be incurred by the students and fundraising. The only cost to the
district is for 1-2 substitute teachers for 2½ days. |
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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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Maternity Leave Extension |
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1. Approve the maternity leave extension
for Mrs. Frances Marsilio. Mrs.
Marsilio was to return on January 4, 2010; she would now be returning on
January 18, 2010. This is an unpaid childrearing leave. |
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Long
Term Substitutes |
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2. Approve
the following long-term substitutes.
Salaries based on the 2007-08 contract and is subject to change
following approval of the 2008-09 contract. Jessica Swartz as middle school
Spanish teacher beginning mid-February through mid-May. Ms. Swartz’s salary will be $39,878
(Bachelors, Step 1), which will be prorated for the number of days
worked. She is replacing Jilanna
Humphrey, who will be on maternity leave during this time. Stephen Kocis as middle school
social studies beginning January 4, 2010 until the last teacher day of the
2009-10 school year. Two transitions
days are requested – December 28th & 29th. Mr. Kocis’ salary will be $39,878
(Bachelors, Step 1), which will be prorated for the number of days
worked. He is replacing Jason Stern,
who will be acting middle school assistant principal. |
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21st Teaching and
Learning Grant (CFF) |
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3. Approve Rita Chuhran as 21st
Teaching and Learning coach for the 2nd semester of the 2009-10
school year. Grant formerly called
Classrooms for the Future (CFF). Cost not to exceed $25,000 |
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Indoor
Twirling/Guard Advisors and Program |
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4. Approve the following indoor
twirling/guard advisors and programs: Advisors Indoor
Twirling – Alison Ferris – Instructor Indoor
Guard – Jenna Collins – Instructor Indoor
Twirling Program A. Transportation costs will not be covered by
the district. Transportation will be
provided by the parents. B. Costume cost approximately $75 per student. C. Dues $75 for the entire group to divided by
number of participants D. Rehearsals twice a week E. Cost would be approximately
$82.50 per participant F. Approximately six competitions. Indoor
Guard Program A. Transportation costs will not be covered by
the district. Transportation will be
provided by the parents. B. Uniform cost – none/minimal – they will be
using tops from marching band with additional parts of the uniform being paid
for by the members if needed (gloves, make-up, shoes, etc.) C. Dues $75 for the entire group to divided by
number of participants D. Rehearsals two-three times per week E. Cost would be approximately
$50 per participant F. Approximately six competitions. |
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Indoor Track and Field Advisors
and Club |
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5. Approve the following indoor track
and field advisors and club: Volunteer
Advisors Ed
Kolosky Casie
Williams Joe
Stack Lorraine
Kelly Program A. Transportation – School van(s) would be
needed at district expense B. Approximately 18-24 athletes C. Participants are permitted to wear their
school track uniforms D. Practices would be Monday-Friday – Monday,
Wednesday, Friday would be road/track and field work – Tuesdays/Thursdays
would be supervised weight room at the stadium. E. Costs would be approximately $2-$3 per
student per competitions F. Approximately five competitions – ESU,
Kutztown, Lehigh and possibly Penn State on Friday evenings & Saturdays. |
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Support Staff Substitute |
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6. Approve
Melissa Mundy as a substitute bus driver, to be employed on a “call as
needed” basis at an hourly rate of $10/hr for riding and $16.50/hr for
driving, no benefits, effective immediately. |
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Addition
to the Substitute List |
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7. Approve
the following 2009-2010 substitutes: Stephen Goosley - Emergency Deborah Magnotta – Elementary,
Reading Specialist Karin Mohr – Elementary, Mid-Level English, Family Consumer
Science |
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Mentors |
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8. 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. Salaries
will be prorated. Mentor Inductee Keith Riefenstahl Stephen Kocis Corinne Rivero Jessica Swartz |
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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 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. 2010-11
Budget Timeline for 2009-2010 School Year |
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2010-2011 Budget Timeline for 2009-2010 School
Year |
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January 28,
2010 (110 days prior to primary
election) |
District
Deadline to have 2010-2011 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 2,
2010 (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 7,
2010 (10 days prior to Preliminary
Budget adoption deadline) |
District
Deadline to give public notice of intent to adopt the 2010-2011 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 12,
2010 (10 days after receipt of
Resolution) |
Department of
Education Deadline to notify districts that adopted a Resolution
whether the 2010-2011 proposed tax rates are equal to or less than their
index. |
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February 17,
2010 (90 days prior to primary
election) |
District
Deadline to adopt the 2010-2011 Preliminary Budget unless a Resolution was
adopted. |
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February 22,
2010 (85 days prior to primary
election) |
District
Deadline to submit 2010-2011 Preliminary Budget containing proposed tax rate
increases to the Department of
Education. |
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February 25,
2010 (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 4, 2010 (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 19, 2010 (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 24, 2010 (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 29, 2010 (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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Federal
Standard Business Mileage Rate |
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1. Approve the federal standard business
mileage rate from 55 cents per mile to 50 cents per mile beginning January 1,
2010, in accordance with the Saucon Valley Education Association Professional
Contract and the Administrative Employment Agreement. |
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Northampton Community College Budget |
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2. Approve the Operating Budget for 2010-11 in the total amount of $5,680,111. Saucon Valley’s portion is $261,635, which represents a 1.98% decrease from 2009-2010 in the amount of $5,029. |
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Act 32 Delegates |
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3. Approve the
appointment of Tax Collection Committee representatives
for the follows: Edward
Inghrim (District Board Director) as Primary
Voting Delegate; David Bonenberger (District Business
Manager) as First Alternate Voting Delegate; and Gina DiNino (District Assistant Business Manager) as Second
Alternate Voting Delegate. |
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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 for December 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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XII. Solicitor’s Report |
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XIII. Citizen’s Inquiries and
Comments – Visitors should state their name and address. |
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XIV. Announcements |
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Future Meetings ~ January
___, 2010 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting High
School Audion January
___, 2010 – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting High
School Audion |
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XV. 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. |