NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT One Education Plaza Nazareth, PA November 21, :30 p.m.

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1 NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT One Education Plaza Nazareth, PA November 21, :30 p.m. I. PRELIMINARIES: A. Call to Order B. An Executive Session was held prior to this meeting for personnel and legal matters C. Roll Call D. Pledge of Allegiance E. Approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 17, 2016, and the Regular Meeting of October 24, 2016 F. Comments on Board Resolutions Only II. CORRESPONDENCE AND PRESENTATIONS: A. Recognition of the PIAA State Runner-Up Golf Team - Mr. Ray Ramella B. Recognition of the District Chorus Students - Mr. Alan Davis C. Presentation from King Spry - Mr. Kevin Reid III. RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL: I move to approve the resolution (III.A.) as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, the Board of Directors hereby adopts a Parameters Resolution, the full text of said Parameters Resolution having been provided to each member of the Board of Directors and the full text of which is incorporated into this Motion by specific reference to the Parameters Resolution, authorizing inter alia., the incurring of nonelectoral debt by the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2017( the Bonds ) in the maximum amount of $34,000,000 for the purpose of the current refunding of the following series of Notes - the Series of 2009 Notes, the 1

2 Series of 2011 Notes, respectively constituting the refunding program( Refunding Program ) and for funding the School District s capital improvement projects ( Capital Improvement Projects) ; covenanting to pay, and pledging available taxing power for the payment of the Bonds; establishing a sinking fund and appointing a sinking fund depository; fixing the form, maximum interest rates, maturity, redemption and other provisions for the payment thereof, accepting a proposal for the purchase of the Bonds, authorizing a filing of required documents with the Department of Community and Economic Development; ratifying and directing certain actions of officers; and, making certain other covenants and provisions in respect of the Bonds and the Refunding Program and Capital Improvements Projects. IV. AREA UPDATES: A. Student Government Association Leaders [TBD] B. Building Principal Reports Building Principal Written Area Updates submitted for Review a. High School Mr. Davis b. Middle School Mr. Kern c. Intermediate School Mr. Yanek d. Shafer Elementary Mr. Mudlock e. Butz Elementary Dr. Shoemaker f. Lower Nazareth Elementary Mr. Santos C. Board Committee Area Reports a. Career Institute of Technology Mr. Villani/Mr. Vasko b. Intermediate Unit #20 Mr. Butz V. EDUCATION PROGRAM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTIONS: 1. Assistant Superintendent s Report Ms. Resende Educational Program Written Report Submitted for Review 2. Educational Committee of the Board Report Mr. Crook 3. Technology Mr. Uelses - Written Area Update Submitted for Review 4. Technology Committee of the Board Report Mr. Vasko I move to approve the resolutions (V.A.) through (V.H.) as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. Approve the following request/s for homebound education from: 1. Student C - effective October 26, Student D - effective October 14,

3 B. Approve the following conference request/s from: 1. Currently, no requests have been received. C. Approve the following educational trip request/s from: 1. LouAnn Fehr, teacher, to attend the What s New in Children s Literature on January 4, 2017, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, at an approximate cost of $ Cindy Rizzolino, teacher, to attend the What s New in Children s Literature on January 4, 2017, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, at an approximate cost of $ Ray Ramella, administrator, to attend the 2016 PSADA Conference from March 21 to 24, 2017, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, at an approximate cost of $1, John Fidelibus, administrator, to attend the PETE & C (PA Tech Conference) from February 13 to 15, 2017, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, at an approximate cost of $ Bethany Badesso, teacher, to attend a PSTA Conference on December 1 and 2, 2016, in State College, Pennsylvania, at an approximate cost of $ D. Approve the following field experience request from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, pending receipt of all satisfactory clearances, health report and TB test: 1. Eric Dawson with Rachel Ashton in music at Nazareth Area Intermediate School. E. Approve the Affiliation Agreement between the Nazareth Area School District and Delaware Valley University for a five-year term. F. Approve a request from Ann Marie Vaughn to allow Nazareth Area School District Administrators to participate in a short survey on Hiring Practices of Elementary/Middle Level Administrators, as part of her doctoral research through Delaware Valley University. G. Approve a request from Sherry Holub to allow the Nazareth Area School District Administrators to participate in a study involving STAR and PSSA mathematics data, as part of her doctoral research through Delaware Valley University. H. Approve a request from Heather Brown to allow the Nazareth Area School District professional staff to participate in a short survey on technology coaches as part of her doctoral research through Delaware Valley University. The Federal Programs Report are included with the final agenda documents. No Board action is required on this particular item. 3

4 VI. FINANCIAL BOARD RESOLUTIONS: 1. Business Administrator s Report Mr. Whiteleather 2. Audit and Finance Committee Report of the Board Mr. Treon I move to approve the resolutions (VI.A.) through (VI.J.) as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. Ratification/Approval of Financial Reports - In conformity with provisions under the Public School Code and Series 700 of the Board Policy Manual, the Board at this time shall consider ratification/approval of current school district financial reports including the treasurer s report, all of which have been provided to the Board in advance of tonight s meeting and will be included in the official Minutes of this meeting. B. Ratification/Approval of Payment of Bills - At this time, the Board shall consider ratification/approval of all the bills paid from the school district s funds since the last regular meeting of the Board, as previously presented to the Board prior to tonight s meeting and will be included in the official Minutes of this meeting. C. Authorize the audit budget transfers, as per Section 609 of the Pennsylvania School Code, which have been previously presented to the Board, and will be included in the official Minutes of this meeting. D. Authorize the budget transfers, as per Section 609 of the Pennsylvania School Code, which have been previously presented to the Board, and will be included in the official Minutes of this meeting. E. Authorize the Administration to accept and approve the vendor(s) for fuel oil for the school year, as to be recommended by the Northampton/Monroe/Pike County Joint Purchasing Board and to be approved by the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors at the December, 2016 regularly scheduled meeting. F. Authorize the Administration to renew the agreement with Sweet, Stevens, Katz, and Williams LLP, effective July 1, 2017, as per the terms and conditions included in the agreement previously presented to the Board, and which becomes part of this resolution through reference. There will be no increase in fees, which will remain the same as in the current year. G. Approval of fund balance allocations as of June 30, 2016 in accordance with GASB 54 and Policy #623, as previously presented to the Board, and which becomes part of this resolution through reference. 4

5 H. Approval of agreements with Keystone Realty Advisors and Dischell Bartle Dooley for real estate professional Services, as previously presented to the Board, and which become part of this resolution through reference. I. Approval of a sixty (60) month agreement with Pitney Bowes for a postage machine lease in the amount of $ per month, as previously presented to the Board, and which become part of this resolution through reference. J. Acknowledge receipt of the list of student activity advisors and officers, as previously presented to the Board, and which become part of this resolution through reference. VII. PERSONNEL BOARD RESOLUTIONS: 1. Personnel Dr. Riker 2. Board Personnel Committee Report Mr. Vasko I move to approve the resolutions (VII.A.) through (VII.J.) as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. Approve the following athletic EPED assignments for the winter of school year: ACTIVITY POSITION DISTRICT ADDITIONS: FIRST NAME LAST NAME SALARY Cheerleading Director & Competition NAHS ND Barbie Mahovich $ 1, Cheerleading - Varsity Wrestling NAHS ND MelindaJo Heimbach $ 2, Cheerleading - JH - Basketball & Wrestling NAHS ND Carissa Roe $ 1, Basketball - Boys - Assistant Varsity Coach NAHS ND David Wickmann $ 6, Basketball - Boys - Assistant Varsity Coach NAHS ND Craig Topping $ 2, Basketball - Boys - JV Coach NAMS D-SS Darrell Roth $ 3, Basketball - Boys - JH Coach NAHS ND Terry Stew art $ 4, Basketball - Boys - MS Assistant Coach NAMS ND Ryan Peck $ 2, Sw imming - Assistant Varsity Coach NAHS ND Doug Cornish $ 2, DELETIONS: Cheerleading Director & Competition NAHS ND Barbie Mahovich $ 2, Cheerleading - Varsity Wrestling NAHS ND MelindaJo Heimbach $ 1, Cheerleading - JH - Basketball & Wrestling NAHS ND Carissa Roe $ 2, Basketball - Boys - Assistant Varsity Coach NAHS ND David Wickmann $ 6, Basketball - Boys - Assistant Varsity Coach NAHS ND Craig Topping $ 3, Basketball - Boys - JV Coach NAMS D-SS Darrell Roth $ 2, Basketball - Boys - JH Coach NAHS ND Terry Stew art $ 5, Basketball - Boys - MS Assistant Coach NAMS ND Ryan Peck $ 2,

6 B. Approve the following academic EPED assignments for the school year: Nazareth Area High School: ACTIVITY POSITION DISTRICT FIRST NAME LAST NAME SALARY Change from: Band - Marching Director NAHS D-P Bradley Boandl $ 10, Change to: Band - Marching Director - Shared NAHS D-P Bradley Boandl $ 3, Band - Marching Director - Shared NAHS D-P Frank Felix $ 3, Band - Marching Director - Shared NAHS ND L. Rick Hilborn $ 3, Increase from 0 points to 3 points: Gay Straight Alliance Club Advisor NAHS D-P Nicole Stager $ Increase from 5 points to 8 points: Mock Trial NAHS D-P Patricia Cunningham $ 1, C. Approve the addition of the following personnel to the appropriate substitute list, effective the first day of employment, and pending receipt of all required paperwork: Mark Greger, Sub Custodian Lisa Frable, Substitute Homebound Teacher, retroactive to August 29, 2016 D. Approve the establishment of a substitute maintenance rate of $13.34 per hour. E. Accept the resignation of: 1. Employee #8927, effective October 31, F. Accept the letter of retirement received from: 1. Beverly Weidner, secretary, Nazareth Area High School, effective January 27, Thomas Edwards, associate teacher, Nazareth Area High School, effective June 30, G. Approve the hiring of the following personnel: 1. At the current time, there are no hirings, etc. for Board approval. H. Approve the following request/s for a leave of absence from: 1. Lori Kruczek, associate teacher, Nazareth Area High School, for two uncompensated days on January 23 and January 24, I. Approve a motion to approve the goals of Dr. Dennis L. Riker, Superintendent; and Ms. Isabel Resende, Assistant Superintendent, for the school year. 6

7 VIII. FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS RESOLUTIONS: 1. Cabinet Director of Support Services Ms. Grube 2. Facilities and Operations Mr. Zemanick/Ms. Crane - Written Area Updates Submitted for Review 3. Facilities and Operations Committee of the Board Report Mr. Butz I move to approve the resolutions (VIII.A.) as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. Approve the facility use requests, as previously presented to the Board and Administration, and which become part of this resolution through reference. IX. SUPPORT SERVICES RESOLUTIONS: (Transportation, Food Service, and Athletics) 1. Food Service Ms. Garr - Written Area Updates Submitted for Review 2. Food Service Committee of the Board Report Dr. Stubits 3. Transportation Ms. Grube 4. Transportation Committee of the Board Report Mr. Crook 5. Athletics Mr. Ramella - Written Area Update Submitted for Review 6. Athletic Committee of the Board Report Mr. Villani I move to approve the resolutions (IX.A.) through (IX.C.) as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. Approve the disposal of the following equipment that is obsolete and not economically feasible to repair, in accordance with District Policy #706.1: Asset # Location Type Make Model # Serial # 615 High School Fitness Center Treadmill Precor C9561-C9661 AA67H B. Approve the use of the following interns from Cedar Crest College in the Food Service Department: Jennifer McCarthy - January 2 to February 3, Marissa Sherman - February 6 to March 10,

8 C. Approve the following athletic trip request from: 1. The Nazareth Varsity/JV Boys Basketball and Varsity Basketball Cheerleading Teams to attend the 2016 Hempfield Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament, in Landisville, PA, December 27 to December 28, The funds requested ($296.91) will be deducted from the Athletic Department Budget; the remainder of the costs covered by the Booster Clubs will be lodging, meals and the balance of the transportation. X. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT 1. Board Update Dr. Riker 2. Nazareth Area School District Board s Advisory Committee 3. Nazareth Area School District Liaison Committee 4. Ad Hoc Board Committees: (Updates, if necessary) a. COG Dr. Stubits XI. OLD BUSINESS XII. BRIEF COMMUNITY CORNER XIII. NEW BUSINESS XIV. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS (Please see attached list) XV. ADJOURNMENT 8

9 The following are upcoming meeting dates for November: 11/1/16 Education Committee Meeting for General Purposes 6:30 p.m. 11/1/16 Technology Committee Meeting for General Purposes 6:30 p.m. 11/8/16 Support Services Committee Meetings for General Purposes 6:30 p.m. 11/15/16 Personnel Committee Meeting** 6:30 p.m. 11/21/16 Blue Eagle Education Foundation Meeting 6:30 p.m. North Campus Conference Room 11/21/16 Executive Session for Personnel and Legal Purposes 6:30 p.m. Dr. Riker s Office 11/21/16 Board Meeting for General Purposes 7:30 p.m. 11/22/ Committee Meeting for General Purposes 5:30 p.m. Business Administrator s Office 11/22/16 Audit and Finance Committee Meeting for General Purposes 6:30 p.m. Business Administrator s Office 11/28/16 Board Meeting for General Purposes 7:30 p.m. This meeting has been cancelled. **Indicates meeting is a closed meeting. 9

10 The following are upcoming meeting dates for December: 12/5/16 Executive Session for Personnel and Legal Purposes 6:30 p.m. Dr. Riker s Office 12/5/16 Board Meeting for General Purposes 7:30 p.m. 12/6/16 Education Committee Meeting for General Purposes 6:30 p.m. 12/6/16 Technology Committee Meeting for General Purposes 6:30 p.m. 12/12/16 Board Meeting for General Purposes 7:30 p.m. 12/19/16 Blue Eagle Education Foundation Meeting 6:30 p.m. North Campus Conference Room No Meeting Support Services Committee Meetings for General Purposes 6:30 p.m. This Month No Meeting Personnel Committee Meeting** 6:30 p.m. This Month No Meeting 2020 Committee Meeting for General Purposes 5:30 p.m. This Month Business Administrator s Office No Meeting Audit and Finance Committee Meeting for General Purposes 6:30 p.m. This Month Business Administrator s Office **Indicates meeting is a closed meeting. 10

11 NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FEDERAL PROGRAMS REPORT FEDERAL GRANTS For Month Ending September 2016 Program Effective Dates Contract # Project Amount Receipts Total-to-Date Expenditures Status Title I - Improving Basic Programs * 7/01/16-9/30/ $287,107 $0 $37,524 Title II Part A -Improving Teacher Quality * 7/1/16-9/30/ $67,309 $0 $11,490 $354,416 $0 $49,015 Approved by PDE. Activities continuing as budgeted. Approved by PDE. Activities continuing as budgeted. * Additional project information is available in the office of the Assistant to the Superintendent Board Meeting Date: November 21, 2016

12 NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FEDERAL PROGRAMS REPORT FEDERAL GRANTS For Month Ending October 2016 Program Effective Dates Contract # Project Amount Receipts Total-to-Date Expenditures Status Title I - Improving Basic Programs * 7/01/16-9/30/ $287,107 $41,015 $63,974 Title II Part A -Improving Teacher Quality * 7/1/16-9/30/ $67,309 $9,616 $19,691 Approved by PDE. Activities continuing as budgeted. Approved by PDE. Activities continuing as budgeted. $354,416 $50,631 $83,665 * Additional project information is available in the office of the Assistant to the Superintendent Board Meeting Date: November 21, 2016