DRAFT NOT APPROVED BY THE BOARD QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

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1 DRAFT NOT APPROVED BY THE BOARD QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS DISTRICT SERVICES CENTER (DSC) 100 Commerce Drive, Quakertown, PA Minutes of the Thursday December 4, 2014 Reorganization Meeting I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 pm Mr. Paul Stepanoff, presiding officer called the meeting to order with a quorum present as indicated in the roll call below and announced that the meeting is being recorded. In accordance with Section 402 of the Pennsylvania School Code, a notice was sent to the Board members informing them of this reorganization meeting. II. III. FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL: Board of School Directors Present Absent Carryover Members Mr. Dwight Anderson Mrs. Anna Cattie Mrs. Joyce King Mr. Ronald Jackson Mrs. Fern Strunk Mr. Mr. Charles Shermer Mr. Robert Smith Mr. Paul Stepanoff Dr. William E. Harner, Superintendent, Non-voting Member Mrs. Alice K. Bishop, Non-Member Secretary Others Present Mr. Robert Riegel, CPA, Business Administrator/Treasurer Dr. Suzanne Laverick-Stone, Assistant to the Superintendent Mr. Jeffrey P. Garton, Esquire, Begley, Carlin & Mandio, LLP 1

2 IV. REORGANIZATION OF BOARD A. NOMINATIONS FOR TEMPORARY PRESIDENT by Presiding Officer, Mr. Stepanoff. May I have a motion to appoint Fern Strunk as temporary president. Anna Cattie B. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT 1. Temporary President, Fern Strunk asked for nominations from the floor. Nominations for President: Mr. Anderson nominated Mr. Stepanoff for President Nominations for Vice President: Mrs. Cattie nominated Mrs. King for Vice President 2. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT Paul Stepanoff has been nominated for President for the year May I have a motion to elect Paul Stepanoff as President for Ronald Jackson Dwight Anderson With a vote of Eight (8) Ayes and One (1) Nay by Mr. Smith, the motion passed. 3. ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT Joyce King has been nominated for Vice President for the year May I have a motion to elect Joyce King as Vice President for Charles Shermer The newly-elected officers assumed their seats. 2

3 C. PROPOSED SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2015 The Board of School Directors is asked to consider setting the following proposed dates for its regular, special and work sessions to be held during the 2015 calendar year. Meeting Date Time Type of Meeting January 8, :00 pm Work Session/Regular Voting Meeting January 22, :00 pm Regular Voting Meeting February 12, :00 pm Work Session/Regular Voting Meeting February 26, :00 pm Regular Voting Meeting March 12, :00 pm Work Session/Regular Voting Meeting March 26, :00 pm Regular Voting Meeting April 9, :00 pm Work Session/Regular Voting Meeting April 23, :00 pm Regular Voting Meeting May 14, :00 pm Work Session/Regular Voting Meeting May 28, :00 pm Regular Voting Meeting June 4, :00 pm Work Session/Regular Voting Meeting June 25, :00 pm Regular Voting Meeting August 13, :00 pm Work Session/Regular Voting Meeting August 27, :00 pm Regular Voting Meeting September 10, :00 pm Work Session/Regular Voting Meeting September 24, :00 pm Regular Voting Meeting October 8, :00 pm Work Session/Regular Voting Meeting October 22, :00 pm Regular Voting Meeting November 12, :00 pm Work Session/Regular Voting Meeting December 3, :00 pm Re-Organization Meeting/Regular Voting Meeting May I have a motion to approve the proposed Board meeting schedule for 2015 as presented. Discussion: Anna Cattie Fern Strunk President Stepanoff noted that graduation is scheduled for Thursday, June 11. The board decided to hold their first meeting in June on Thursday, June 4, D. ELECTION OF A REPRESENTATIVE AND AN ALTERNATE TO UPPER BUCKS COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE Since Charles Shermer completed the final year of a three-year term, we are recommending Charles Shermer be elected as a representative to the Upper Bucks County Technical School Joint Operating Committee. 3

4 Motion to elect Charles Shermer as Quakertown representative to a three year term on the UBCTS Joint Operating Committee, effective immediately with the completed term ending December Second; Ronald Jackson Fern Strunk May I have a motion to elect Joyce King as a Quakertown alternate representative for 2015 to the Upper Bucks County Technical School s Joint Operating Committee as recommended above. Second; Anna Cattie E. NOMINATION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO BUCKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS We are recommending the Board nominate Ronald Jackson to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors to complete his three year term ending June 30, May I have a motion to elect Ronald Jackson to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors as recommended above. Joyce King Dwight Anderson F. ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE AS PSBA LIAISON TO PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION FOR Vice President, Joyce King is recommending Paul Stepanoff be elected as Pennsylvania School Board Association Liaison to serve as PSBA Representative and Legislative Chairperson for May I have a motion to elect Paul Stepanoff as PSBA Liaison for 2015 Second; Fern Strunk 4

5 G. AD HOC COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS, Appointed by Board President President Stepanoff appointed the chairpersons for each committee and asked for volunteers for the committees. The committees will consist of the following members: - Education Curriculum Committee Mr. Anderson, Chairperson o Members: Mrs. Strunk, Mrs. Cattie - Policy Committee Mrs. King Chairperson o Members: Mrs. Strunk, Mr. Jackson - Facilities Committee Mr. Ripper, Chairperson o Members: Mr. Smith, Mr. Stepanoff - Finance Committee Mr. Shermer, Chairperson o Member: Mr. Smith - HR Committee Mr. Stepanoff, Chairperson o Members: Mrs. King, Mrs. Strunk, Mrs. Cattie THIS ENDS THE RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING REGULAR VOTING MEETING WILL BEGIN V. PUBLIC COMMENT Ryan Stetler, Richland Township, addressed the board regarding the many benefits and need for quality health and physical education programs. President Stepanoff asked the board if they have any questions for Mr. Stetler. Mr. Ripper asked about the current health and physical education curriculum. Mr. Stetler explained the current program, the electives and the minimal state requirement. Jeffrey Vandergrift, Milford Township addressed the board regarding the cuts proposed to the physical education and health curriculum and how it will impact the community. VI. VII. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION APPROVAL OF MINUTES May I have a motion to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2014 meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Quakertown Community School District. Result Fern Strunk Dwight Anderson 5

6 A. PUBLIC COMMENT ON FISCAL ITEMS PRESENTED FOR A VOTE B. FISCAL AGENDA 1. APPROVE BOND SALE SERIES OF 2015 The Business Services Department is requesting that the board accept the resolution prepared by bond counsel to incur General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2015, in the amount of $ million ($18,670,000). Public Financial Management will present the results of today s competitive bond auction for construction funding for Renovations to Quakertown Senior High School. Fox Rothschild, LLP, Bond Counsel for the district, will distribute copies of the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds in the amount of $18,670,000. May I have a motion to approve the Bond Sale series of 2015 as presented. Discussion: Ronald Jackson Joyce King Jamie Doyle, PFM presented the final results from today s competitive internet auction. Nevena Simidjiyska, Bond Counsel summarized the purpose of the bond and the result of the bond sale. 2. BILLS LIST The Business Services Department is requesting approval of the bills list for the month ending November 2014 in the amount of $4,982, May I have a motion to approve the Bills List as presented. Anna Cattie With a vote of Seven (7) Ayes and Two (2) Abstentions by Mr. Stepanoff and Mr. Jackson, the motion passed. C. FISCAL CONSENT AGENDA 1. TREASURER S REPORT The Business Services Department is requesting approval of the Treasurer s Reports for month ending September

7 2. BUDGET TRANSFERS NOVEMBER The Business Services Department is recommending approval of budget transfers for November 2014 which have been made available for your review prior to the meeting. 3. SALE OF RED CEDAR PROPERTY Administration recommends approval of the attached resolution to sell or dispose of the properties owned by several districts within the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) located at Red Cedar Drive, Levittown, PA. The resolution authorizes the BCIU to sell or dispose of the property by any lawful means at their discretion. 4. APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS FOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT The Business Services Department is recommending approval of the following Change Orders for the high school project: General Contractor G-028 Replace existing deteriorated loading dock stair and modify existing handrail. $10, G-029 Revise Training Room G-021 and Sump Pump 1, G-030 Provide waterproofing and drain board at Mechanical Room foundation wall and exterior stair well 7, G-031 Remove existing roof hatch above Mechanical Mezzanine patch existing deck and roof to maintain roof warranty and provide exterior roof ladder. 5, G-032 Provide modification of the new collector pipe and channel drain along the interior perimeter of the running track to receive the existing under drain piping. 11, G-033 Provide temporary paving of mechanical trenches at the Seventh Street parking lot to facilitate snow removal and wheelchair access. 5, G-034 Provide steel modifications at Mechanical Mezzanine 23, G-035 Provide modification of existing kicker studs above running track to allow installation of new ductwork. 1, G-036 Provide casework at First Aid Room G , G-037 Provide CMU masonry enclosure of existing columns in Men s Locker Room G-006 and Women s Locker Room G ,

8 G-038 Adjust Contract Amount for bituminous paving placed in August 2014 based on asphalt index increase from bid to placement 6, G-039 Reduce Lean Concrete Allowance quantity (G/C) by 1000 cu. yds. and credit Owner for value (1000 x $90.) (90,000.00) G-040 Remove existing Cafeteria stair and landing and provide new concrete stair, landing, guard and handrail 21, G-041 Remove existing scoreboards in Main Gym. Provide two (2) Fair-Play LED scoreboards with components as outlined in TAS RFP letter dated 10/13/ , Sum Total-Change Orders $77, Contribution Agreement for Scoreboard (50,000.00) Total Change Orders net of Contribution Agreement $27, SOLICIT BIDS FOR POLE BARN AT MILFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL The Business Services Department is recommending approval to solicit bids for an 80 x50 Pole Barn to provide storage at Milford Middle School as recommended by the Facilities Committee. May I have a motion to approve the fiscal items as presented. Discussion: Ronald Jackson Board discussed the change orders and the need for a pole barn for storage at Milford Middle School. Mr. George Moore provided explanations for each change order. Mr. Jackson asked for a running total of change orders moving forward. Discussion ensued on the completion of the scoreboard in the gym. The board asked Mr. Moore to try to expedite the installation of the scoreboard. Mr. Stepanoff began a discussion on Ronald Reagan Drive, Mr. Wayne Rosen attended the facilities meeting and discussed the process and estimated cost of developing the road. The funding will be needed by the end of 2015 and construction can begin in months. 8

9 D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON HUMAN RESOURCES ITEMS PRESENTED E. HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL STAFF 1. Leaves a. Jennifer Brigham Teacher Unpaid leave Effective: Second semester of the school year b. Jessica Evans Teacher Unpaid leave Effective: Second semester of the school year c. Meghan Gizzi Teacher Unpaid leave Effective: Second semester of the school year d. Maria McCorry Teacher Unpaid leave Effective: Second semester of the school year e. Wendy Orseno Teacher Sabbatical for professional development Effective: Second semester of the school year f. Danielle Becchina Teacher Sabbatical for professional development Effective: Second semester of the school year 2. Employment a. Sean Burke Long Term Substitute Teacher Effective: November 7, 2014 through the school year only Salary: $41,173 pro-rated b. Christa Held Long Term Substitute Teacher Effective: December 1, 2014 through the school year only Salary: $41,173 pro-rated c. Elizabeth Harrison Extension of Long Term Substitute Teacher Effective: Second semester of the school year only d. Kylie Mazar Extension of Long Term Substitute Teacher Effective: Second semester of the school year only e Teacher Mentors Rate of Pay: 1.5% of salary ¾ Damian Gomm Jenn Asplint ¾ Adrienne Tegge 3. Resignation Brenna Wimmer Teacher Mentor Effective: 11/20/14 UNIT PAY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1. Employment a. Athletics 9

10 ACTIVITY POSITION SCHOOL LNAME FNAME SALARY Wrestling Assistant II Senior High Doyle Pat $2, Weight Room - Fall Advisor Senior High Rodriguez Joe $3, Weight Room - Winter Advisor Senior High Rodriguez Joe $3, Speed & Agility - Fall Advisor Senior High Brader Tom $3, Speed & Agility - Winter Advisor Senior High Brader Tom $3, b. Activities ACTIVITY POSITION SCHOOL LNAME FNAME SALARY Musical Director Senior High Lechner Jonathan $2, Jr. Class Advisor 1/3 Director Senior High Byatt Mary Ann $1, Jr. Class Advisor 1/3 Director Senior High Baum Megan $1, Band Director Milford Shughart Alan $1, Jazz Band Director Milford Shughart Alan $1, Bell Choir Director Milford Vanderslice Marcia $1, Choir Director Milford Vanderslice Marcia $1, Play Director Milford Vanderslice Marcia $1, TSA Director Milford Van den Burg Kathy $1, TSA Assistant II Milford Hunsicker Allen $ c. Clubs ACTIVITY POSITION SCHOOL LNAME FNAME SALARY Astronomy Club Advisor Senior High Wallace Dan $ Badminton Club Advisor Senior High DiGiacomo Dave $ Best Buddies Advisor Senior High Baum Megan $

11 Chess Club Advisor Senior High Stetler Ryan $ Drama Club Advisor Senior High Farley Brett $ Environmental Club ½ Advisor Senior High Sullivan Tina $ Environmental Club ½ Advisor Senior High Litchman Lori $ Fellowship of Christian Athletes Advisor Senior High Detweiler Doug $ Freshman Fitness Center Advisor Freshman Center Joseph Mel $ L.A.G. Club Advisor Senior High Lawson Chris $ Gay Straight Alliance ½ Advisor Senior High Merritt Kathy $ Gay Straight Alliance ½ Advisor Senior High Alvino Elizabeth $ Interact Club Advisor Senior High Trosino Rachel $ Men s & Women s Ensemble Advisor Senior High Lechner Jonathan $ School Spirit Club Advisor Senior High Neitz Becky $ Ski Club Advisor Senior High Cappelletti Melissa $ Ski Club Advisor Senior High Stetler Ryan $ World Language Club Spanish Advisor Senior High Fuller Bethany $ World Language Club German/French Advisor Senior High Clemens Anne Marie $ Ultimate Frisbee Club Advisor Senior High Wallace Dan $ UN Club Advisor Senior High Trosino Rachel $ Key Club Advisor Senior High Shaak Kelly $ Art Club Advisor Senior High Stoudt Laurie $ Reading Olympics Advisor Quakertown Held Christa $

12 Reading Olympics Advisor Quakertown Hughes Alicia $ Yearbook Advisor Milford Brown Karen $ Homework Club Advisor Milford Panny Kathryn $ Homework Club Advisor Milford Durante Antonella $ Homework Club Advisor Milford Yannarella Krista $ Builders Club Advisor Milford Mushrush Kendra $ NJHS Advisor Milford Cravener Lisa $ NJHS Advisor Milford Weinstein Melissa $66.36 NJHS Advisor Milford Breininger Owen $66.36 Student Government Advisor Milford Boerner Carol $ Outdoor School Advisor Milford Cravener Lisa $1, Reading Olympics Advisor Milford Kelly Nicole $66.36 Reading Olympics Advisor Milford Weinstein Melissa $66.36 Reading Olympics Advisor Milford Woodbury Virginia $66.36 Ski Club Advisor Milford Cravener Lisa $ Academic Challenge Advisor Milford Beil Corey $ Academic Challenge Advisor Milford Weinstein Melissa $ SUPPORT STAFF 1. Employment a. Stephanie Schwartz Aide/B Effective: November 6, 2014 Salary: $14.42/hour b. Zachary Marshall Aide/B Effective: November 19, 2014 Salary: $14.42/hour 2. Resignation Linda Connor Aide/A Effective: December 5,

13 3. Retirement Glenn Thompson Custodian Effective: January 12, 2015 SUBSTITUTES 1. Resignations a. Nancy McCandless Substitute Aide Effective: November 6, 2014 b. Amber Lynn M. Faunce Klinlger Substitute Teacher Effective: November 20, 2014 RESOLVED THAT, subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable agreements which are ratified or affirmed herewith, the Quakertown Community School district approves the personnel items as presented. May I have a motion to adopt the above resolution and approve the personnel items as recommended. Charles Shermer C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON POLICIES AND PROGRAMS ITEMS PRESENTED D. POLICIES AND PROGRAM CONSENT AGENDA 1. ADOPTION OF PROGRAM OF STUDIES FOR The Program of Studies for has been shared with the board. The Administration is recommending the Board adopt the Program of Studies as presented. 2. APPROVE PLANNED COURSE STATEMENTS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. The following new courses are proposed for the school year. Course synopses were presented to the Board on November 13 for review. We are recommending the Board now approve these new courses. Grades Digital Photography 2 Grade 9 US History 2 Honors Grade 9 US History 2 Grades Fit P.L.U.S. Grade 9 Foundations of Wellness and Fitness 13

14 Grades Movement and Exercise Science Grades Team Works Grades 10, 11, 12 AP Physics 1 Grades 11, 12 AP Physics 2 Grades 10, 11 AP Seminar Grades 10, 11 College Admissions Test Prep 3. POLICY APPROVAL The Policy Committee is recommending the Board approve the following policies which have been presented to the board at two separate meetings and are to be added to the Districts website and Policy Book. - Policy #111 Lesson Plans - Policy #214 Class Rank - Policy #222 Use of Tobacco - Policy #800 Records Management - Policy #826 Protected Health 4. APPROVE SCHOOLWIRES WEBSITE HOSTING ADDENDUM The Technology department is recommending approval of the amendment to our current three year contract with Schoolwires to reduce services to our prior status to keep the cost stable. 5. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL SCHEDULING ASSOCIATES Administration is recommending approval of an agreement with School Scheduling Associates to provide recommendations to the High School Administration and leadership team in developing a new master schedule for at a cost of $7, Schedule options that fit the parameters provided by Administration will be reviewed as a part of this process. May I have a motion to adopt the above policies and programs items as presented. Charles Shermer Ronald Jackson VIII. INFORMATION ITEMS - DRAFT Middle School Schedule - Suspension Report - November Enrollment Report A. COMMUNICATIONS B. BOARD COMMENTS 14

15 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS Rick Orloff, Richland Township addressed the board regarding the health and physical education program and the correlation between the social maladies and the size of the curriculum program. Heidi Pernia, Richland Township, opposes the cuts in the health and physical education program. Mr. Ripper responded regarding our health and physical education program. D. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS CALENDARS Redistricting Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 7:00 pm. Dr. Harner explained the next step will be for the administration to present the plan to the board. He will then take the plan to the parent meetings at the school buildings. Board Breakfast at Pfaff Elementary School Friday, December 5, 8:25 am Next Board meeting is January 8, 2014, 7:00 pm Education/Curriculum Mtg on Monday, December 8, 6:00 pm Facilities Committee Meeting on January 8, 6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting on January 9, 7:00 pm. I. ADJOURNMENT May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting. Anna Cattie Motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm Paul Stepanoff, Board President Alice K. Bishop, Board Secretary 15