NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT One Education Plaza Nazareth, PA April 24, :30 p.m.

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1 NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT One Education Plaza Nazareth, PA April 24, :30 p.m. I. PRELIMINARIES: A. Call to Order B. An Executive Session was held prior to this meeting for personnel and legal matters. An Executive Session was held following the Board Meeting of April 16, C. Roll Call D. Pledge of Allegiance E. Approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 12, 2018, and the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2018 F. Comments on Board Resolutions Only II. CORRESPONDENCE AND PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: A. Special Presentation - Dr. Dennis L. Riker B. Mr. Alan Davis: FBLA Student Recognition High School Book Club Recognition LLS Society - Kelly Oakley and Paige Hahn Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award - Allison Hoff Varsity Competition Cheerleaders Recognition Mini-THON Leadership Team Recognition III. AREA UPDATES: A. Student Government Association Leaders (First Meeting of the Month) B. Building Principal Reports (First Meeting of the Month) Building Principal Written Area Updates submitted for Review a. High School Mr. Davis b. Middle School Mr. Bauder c. Intermediate School Mr. Yanek 1

2 d. Shafer Elementary Mr. Mudlock e. Butz Elementary Ms. Apruzzi f. Lower Nazareth Elementary Mr. Santos C. Board Committee Area Reports (First and Second Meetings of the Month) IV. EDUCATION PROGRAM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Assistant Superintendent s Report Dr. Resende Educational Program Written Report Submitted for Review 2. Educational Committee of the Board Report Dr. McGlynn 3. Technology Mr. Uelses - Written Area Update Submitted for Review 4. Technology Committee of the Board Report Mr. Vasko I move to approve the considerations as hereinafter described: A. At the current time, there are no considerations for the Board. V. EDUCATION PROGRAM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTIONS: For Board Approval I move to approve the resolutions (V.A.) through (V.K.) as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. Approve the following request/s for homebound education for: 1. Student Q, effective March 29, Student R, effective April 2, Student S, effective April 6, Student T, effective April 11, B. Approve the following trip request/s for professional development from: 1. Jill Mahady, administrator, to attend the AMHT-SRO Conference in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, on June 11 and 12, 2018, at an approximate cost of $ Isabel Resende, administrator, to attend the PASA Women s Caucasus Conference from May 6-8, 2018 in Hershey, Pennsylvania at an approximate cost of $ Kelly Apruzzi, administrator, to attend the PASA Women s Caucasus Conference from May 6-8, 2018 in Hershey, Pennsylvania at an approximate cost of $ Amy Tashner, administrator, to attend the PASA Women s Caucasus Conference from May 6-8, 2018 in Hershey, Pennsylvania at an approximate cost of $1,

3 5. Janet Wolff, administrator, to attend the PASA Women s Caucasus Conference from May 6-8, 2018 in Hershey, Pennsylvania at an approximate cost of $1, Joseph Yanek, administrator, to attend Math Con from May 4 to 6, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois, at an approximate cost of $2, Joan Garrett, teacher, to attend Math Con from May 4 to 6, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois, at an approximate cost of $1, Chris Knecht, teacher, to attend Math Con from May 4 to 6, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois, at an approximate cost of $1, Cindy Rizzolino, teacher, to attend the PSLA Conference from May 3 to 5, 2018, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, at an approximate cost of $ Michael Potope, administrator, to attend the AMHT-SRO Conference on June 11 and 12, 2018, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, at an approximate cost of $ C. Approve the following educational trip request/s from: 1. The Nazareth Area Middle School Greenpower Teams to travel to Huntsville, Alabama from May 16 through 21, 2018, to Grissom Grand Prix at Grissom High School to compete against 23 other schools. D. Approve the following request for field experience from Marywood University: 1. Pia Creazzo with Laura McCrone at Shafer Elementary for Reading Specialist practicum experience retroactive April 21, 2018 through June 1, E. Approve the following request for field experience from Grand Canyon University: 1. Lissette Medina with Deborah Tubergen at Lower Nazareth Elementary School for 15 hours of ESOL classroom observation pending receipt and approval of all required background certifications, health report, TB test and results. F. Approve the final settlement agreement for Claim #209353, as previously presented to the Board, and which becomes part of this resolution through reference. G. Honor Student # with the Susan B. Kichline Scholarship Award, in the amount of $2, (first year) for the academic year. H. Honor Callie Gibson with the Susan B. Kichline Scholarship Award, in the amount of $2, (second year) for the academic year. I. Honor Kimberly Barr with the Susan B. Kichline Scholarship Award, in the amount of $2, (fourth year) for the academic year. J. Approve the re-appointment of the Law Firm of Peters, Moritz, Peischl, Zulick, Landes and Brienza, LLP, as the District Solicitor for a one-year term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, as per the terms and conditions previously presented to the Board, and which becomes part of this resolution through reference. 3

4 K. Approve the residency issue agreement with Family W, as previously presented to the Board, and which becomes part of this resolution through reference. The Federal Programs Report is included with the final agenda documents. No Board action is required on this particular item. VI. FINANCIAL BOARD CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Business Administrator s Report Mr. Whiteleather 2. Audit and Finance Committee Report of the Board Mr. Butz I move to approve the considerations as hereinafter described: A. At the current time, there are no consideration for the Board. VII. FINANCIAL BOARD RESOLUTIONS: For Board Approval I move to approve the resolutions (VII.A.) through (VII.E.) 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 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 Administration to notify Keystone Realtor Advisors and Dischell, Bartle, Dooley to prepare a District Policy for reverse assessment appeals. 4

5 E. Request for the Administration and District Solicitor to begin the process of securing a contract with Coordinated Health to open a health care facility on campus. VIII. PERSONNEL BOARD CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Personnel - Dr. Riker 2. Board Personnel Committee Report - Ms. Kalinoski I move to approve the considerations as hereinafter described. A. At the current time, there are no personnel considerations. IX. For Board Approval PERSONNEL BOARD RESOLUTIONS: I move to approve the resolutions (IX.A.) through (IX.B.) as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. Approve the following request/s for uncompensated leave: 1. Kimberly Haldeman, teacher, Nazareth Area Intermediate School, on March 26, March 27, and April 4 (1/4 day), B. Approve the following request/s for leaves of absences from: 1. Employee FMLA 17/18-37, beginning approximately April 16, 2018 for an intermittent leave. 2. Employee FMLA 17/18-38, beginning approximately March 15, 2018 through approximately the end of the school year. 3. FMLA 17/18-39, beginning approximately May 14, 2018, through approximately six weeks after the commencement of the leave. 4. FMLA 17/18-40, beginning approximately May 5, 2018, through approximately August 23, X. SUPPORT SERVICES CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education and Support Services Dr. Madson 2. Facilities and Operations Mr. Zemanick/Ms. Crane - Written Area Updates Submitted for Review 5

6 3. Facilities and Operations Committee of the Board Report Mr. Butz 4. Food Service Ms. Garr - Written Area Updates Submitted for Review 5. Food Service Committee of the Board Report Dr. Stubits 6. Transportation - Ms. Quinn 7. Transportation Committee of the Board Report 8. Athletics Mr. Ramella - Written Area Update Submitted for Review 9. Athletic Committee of the Board Report Dr. McGlynn I move to approve the considerations as hereinafter described: A. At the current time, there are no support services considerations. XI. For Board Approval SUPPORT SERVICES RESOLUTIONS: I move to approve the resolution (XI.A.) through (XI.C.) as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. Approve the facility use requests, as previously presented and as approved by the Board and Administration, and which become part of the resolution through reference. B. Approve the disposal of the following equipment that is obsolete and not economically feasible to repair, in accordance with District Policy #706.1: Hobart Two Door Cooler Asset Tag Numbers are and (Both items are 19 years old and currently not operational.) C. Approve Aiden Koch to proceed with an Eagle Scout project around the train tracks at Butz Elementary School. XII. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (First Meeting of the Month) 1. Board Update Dr. Riker 2. Nazareth Area School District Board s Advisory Committee - TBD 3. Nazareth Area School District Liaison Committee - TBD 4. Ad Hoc Board Committees - (Updates, if necessary) 6

7 XIII. OLD BUSINESS XIV. BRIEF COMMUNITY CORNER XV. NEW BUSINESS XVI. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS (Please see attached list) XVII. ADJOURNMENT 7

8 The following are upcoming meeting dates for April: 4/9/18 Board Meeting/Education and Technology Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Walter L. Peters Board Room 4/16/18 Board Meeting/Support Services Meeting/Audit and Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Walter L. Peters Board Room 4/16/18 Blue Eagle Education Foundation Meeting 6:30 p.m. North Campus Conference Room 4/24/18 Board Meeting/General 6:30 p.m. Please note: Personnel Committee may take place prior to, or after, the above meeting dates* 6:00 p.m. *Indicates meeting is a closed meeting. The following are upcoming meeting dates for May: 5/14/18 Board Meeting/Education and Technology Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Walter L. Peters Board Room 5/21/18 Board Meeting/Support Services Meeting/Audit and Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Walter L. Peters Board Room 5/21/18 Blue Eagle Education Foundation Meeting 6:30 p.m. North Campus Conference Room 5/29/18 Board Meeting/General 6:30 p.m. Please note: Personnel Committee may take place prior to, or after, the above meeting dates* 6:00 p.m. *Indicates meeting is a closed meeting. 8

9 NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FEDERAL PROGRAMS REPORT FEDERAL GRANTS For Month Ending March 2018 Program Effective Dates Contract # Project Amount Receipts Total-to-Date Expenditures Status Title I - Improving Basic Programs * 7/01/17-9/30/ $295,274 $234,858 Title IV - Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants 7/01/17-9/30/ $10,000 $2,857 $183,007 Title II Part A -Supporting Effective Instruction * 7/01/17-9/30/ $84,568 $54,365 $52,130 $0 $389,842 $292,080 $235,137 Approved by PDE. Activities continuing as budgeted. 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 Superintendent Board Meeting Date: April 23, 2018