DRAFT NOT APPROVED BY THE BOARD

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1 I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM 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, February 23, 2012 Regular Meeting President, Robert Smith called the meeting to order with a quorum present as indicated in the roll call below. He announced an executive session was held prior to tonight s meeting to discuss student matters and a personnel matter and he announced that the meeting is being recorded by the Board Secretary. II. III. FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL: Board of School Directors Present Absent Mr. Robert Smith, President Mrs. Kelly L. Van Valkenburgh, Vice President Mr. Dwight Anderson Mrs. Anna Cattie Mrs. Joyce King Mr. Gary Landes Mrs. Fern Strunk Mr. Zane Stauffer Mr. Paul R. Stepanoff Dr. Lisa Andrejko, Superintendent (Non-voting Member) Mrs. Alice K. Bishop, Non-Member Secretary Others Present Ms. Nancianne Edwards, Director of Human Resources Mrs. Kathy Metrick, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Robert Riegel, CPA, Business Administrator/Treasurer Miss Jenna Mason, Student Representative IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May I have a motion to approve the minutes of the January 24, 2012 and February 9, 2012 meetings of the Board of School Directors of the Quakertown Community School District. Fern Strunk Gary Landes Motion passed unanimously

2 V. PRESIDENT S OPENING REMARKS President Smith announced that the committee chairs met recently and determined a meeting schedule. It will be advertised and posted on the website. VI. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS BUCKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT REPORT Mrs. Van Valkenburgh provided background information on the BCIU services available to the 13 Bucks County districts and reported on recent events at the BCIU. LEGISLATIVE/LIAISON REPORT Mr. Stepanoff reported on the prevailing wage legislation that will be acted on in March. He encouraged everyone to contact their state representatives for support of the legislation. He mentioned the future of PlanCon reimbursement for construction projects. Discussion ensued. UPPER BUCKS TECHNICAL SCHOOL REPORT Mrs. Van Valkenburgh provided background information on the UBTS and reported on recent events at the UBTS. VII. VIII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Jenna Mason showed two videos from around the district and reported on upcoming events. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Blended Learning/1:1 Dr. Andrejko introduced Mr. Tom Murray, Director of Technology who updated the board on the district technology goals and reported on the savings impact due to returning students to our district. Mr. Chad Evans, Lead Teacher for Technology updated the board on the teachers needs and successes using technology. Ms. Nicole Pappas, Cyber Academic Mentor reported how she helps students stay on task and learn outside the Quakertown classrooms. Mr. Todd Silvius, Cyber Technology Specialist described how he helps teachers frame their online learning environment. He developed an online instruction website that makes it easier for students and parents navigate their online classes for consistent user experience. He demonstrated a cyber classroom including student s studies and grades and their teachers feedback/comments. The board took a break at 8:45 pm. The board resumed the meeting at 8:50 pm I. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION A. FISCAL CONSENT AGENDA 1. BILLS LIST The bills presented for Board approval are chargeable against the funds and the accounts indicated. The list of bills has been made available for your review 2

3 prior to the meeting. They are chargeable against the funds and accounts indicated in the amount of $4,519, TREASURER S REPORT The treasurer's report for the month ending December 31, 2011 has been made available for your review prior to the meeting. The Business Services Department is recommending the Board approve this report. 3. AGREEMENT WITH KIDSPEACE NATIONAL CENTERS, INC. The Business Services Department recommends approval of the contractual agreement with KidsPeace National Centers, Inc., which allows for Educational Services for the Special Education Department of Quakertown Community School District, from January 30, 2012 to the end of the school year. 4. BUCKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, BUDGET The Bucks County Intermediate Unit s Programs & Services and Instruction Materials & Research Budgets are being presented for board approval. Quakertown Community School District s share is $ 58,648 an increase of $479 over last year s budget. 5. CLERK OF THE WORKS AGREEMENT The Business Services Department is requesting the board approve the Agreement with Turner Construction Company to provide Clerk-of-the- Works Services, beginning March 1, 2012, for the Quakertown Senior High School Project during the Pre-Construction and Four Constructions Phases for a total of five years at a total cost of $887, COUNTYWIDE NETWORK SERVICE AGREEMENT The Business Services Department is recommending the approval of a Countywide Network Service Agreement from August 2012 through August 2017, which provides a high speed Wide Area Network connecting all Bucks County K-12 school districts and technical schools, and the Bucks County Intermediate Unit. It also provides the connection to the Internet and Internet2. The annual cost to the district will be $38,776. However, the district will receive the E-rate reimbursement for this service, which will be approximately $15,148, for a net annual cost of $23,628. 3

4 7. TA MATTERS The Business Services Department is recommending the board approve the following tax matters: Real Estate Liens Municipality Total Haycock 134, , Milford 494, , Quakertown 322, , Richland 471, , Richlandtown 39, , Trumbauersville 49, , , Total $1,511, $2, $1,514, Real Estate & Interim Tax Exempt or Exonerated as of Jan 31, 2012 Municipality 2011 Haycock 18, Milford 19, Quakertown 3, Richland 15, Total $57, Delinquent Per Capita Taxes for Submission to Berkheimer Associates Municipality 2011 Haycock 2, Milford 11, Quakertown 13, Richland 16, Richlandtown 2, Trumbauersville 1, Total $47, Exempt or Exonerated Per Capita Taxes Municipality 2011 Per Capita Haycock Milford Quakertown Richland Richlandtown Trumbauersville Total $ 2, May I have a motion to approve the above fiscal items. 4

5 Zane Stauffer Joyce King Motion passed unanimously 8. APPROVAL OF THE UPPER BUCKS COUNTY AREA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL BUDGET The Upper Bucks County Technical School is requesting approval of their Budget in the amount of $8,297,435. This amount is funded by various state and federal sources as well as from the three sending school districts, Pennridge School District, Palisades School District, and Quakertown Community School District. Quakertown Community School District s portion would be $2,759,218. May I have a motion to approve the above resolution. Gary Landes Zane Stauffer ROLL CALL VOTE: Gary Landes - Joyce King - Anna Cattie - Dwight Anderson - Kelly Van Valkenburgh - Fern Strunk - Paul Stepanoff - Zane Stauffer - Robert Smith - With a vote of Nine (9) s, Zero (0) Nays the motion passed. B. HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 1. Leave Rachel Holler administrator family medical leave Effective: January 3, 2012 to March 9, PROFESSIONAL STAFF 1. Leaves a. Christine Foster teacher family medical leave Effective: January 25, 2012 to April 17, b. Steve Kimball teacher family medical leave Effective: January 18, 2012 to January 27,

6 c. Elizabeth Miller teacher sabbatical for professional development Effective: school year. d. Jill Macauley teacher child rearing leave Effective: February 29, 2012 through the second semester of the school year. 2. Retirement Barbara Bryant teacher Effective: at the end of the school year. 3. Employment a. Lindsay Souder teacher -TPE Effective: February 1, 2012 Education: Shippensburg University and Wilkes University Home: Perkasie Salary: $60,921 pro-rated. b. Christopher Macauley long term substitute teacher - extension Effective: for the second semester of the school year only Education: Marywood University Home: Langhorne Salary: $39,764 pro-rated c. Jordan Decker long term substitute teacher - extension Effective: for the second semester of the school year only Education: Eastern University Home: Quakertown Salary: $39,764 pro-rated d. Michael Peters part-time (.336) long term substitute teacher Effective: January 17, 2012 through the end of the school year only Education: Nova Southeastern University and Pennsylvania State University Home: Doylestown Salary: $13,360 pro-rated e. Sarah Wieand long term substitute teacher Effective: February 1, 2012 through the end of the School Year Only Education: West Chester University Home: Quakertown Salary: $39,764 pro-rated f. Ann Rowley long term substitute teacher Effective: for the second semester of the school year only Education: Eastern Michigan University Home: Quakertown Salary: $39,764 pro-rated SUPERVISORY STAFF 1. Leave Jolene Miga tax office family medical leave Effective: January 16 th, 18 th ½ day, 23 rd ½ day, 27 th ½ day, February 1 st ½ day, 2 nd ½ day. SUPPORT STAFF 1. Leave Robert Balik custodian unpaid medical leave extension Effective: December 20, 2011 to February 10,

7 2. Transfers a. Michael Ciaudelli transfer from part-time category B custodian to part-time category A custodian Effective: January 23, 2012 rate of pay: $ b. Linda Ossman transfer from full-time secretary to part-time category B secretary Effective: February 2, 2012 rate of pay: $ Resignation Cheryl Ingram part-time category B secretary Effective: to be determined UNIT PAY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1. Employment a. Athletics Last Name First Name Sport Building Salary Brown Rebecca Assistant Track Coach Strayer $ Kemmerer Vincent Assistant Track Coach Strayer $ Glenville Karen Assistant Track Coach Milford $ Pallone Jonathan Assistant Baseball Coach HS $ Ruane Kyle Assistant Boys Tennis Coach HS $ Cherrybon Steve Head Baseball Coach HS $4, Makoul John Assistant Baseball Coach HS $3, Scott Rich Head Softball Coach HS $4, Snyder Andrew Head Boys Volleyball Coach HS $4, Snyder Wendy Assistant Boys Volleyball Coach HS $3, McFadden Jason Head Boys Track Coach HS $4, Farrell John Assistant Boys Track Coach HS $1, Anderson Jason Head Girls Track Coach HS $4, Auckland Kate Assistant Girls Track Coach HS $1, Parsons Jim Assistant Girls Track Coach HS $ Tennis Brian Head Boys Tennis HS $3, Fox Ray JV Softball Coach (1/2) HS $1, Maiorino Jim JV Softball Coach (1/2) HS $1, Kirschman Vanessa Assistant Softball Coach HS $ Macauley Christopher Assistant Baseball - Freshman Coach HS $1, b. Activities Last Name First Name Activity Building Salary Schlicher Zachary Assistant Percussion Instructor HS $2, c. Building Technology Leader Last Name First Name Building Salary Lubenetski Nancy T.V $

8 1. Resignation. a. Cari Matthaei- softball head coach Effective: season SUBSTITUTES 1. Employment a. Professional Teacher Substitute List Brenda Brooks Nicholas Burke Lauren Clinger Genevieve Dimmick Cassandra Heckman Jordan Herman Lisa Moyer Amanda Ruch Joylynn Shore Alexandra Thomas Andrew Vassallo Rebecca Wirick b. Aide Substitute List Hildegard Robbins c. Food Service Substitute List Cheryl Yeakel d. Nurse Substitute List 2. Resignation Daniel Domin Karen Brown food service substitute Effective: February 8, 2012 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 approve the personnel items as presented. Gary Landes Kelly Van Valkenburgh Motion passed unanimously 8

9 C. POLICY AND PROGRAMS 1. APPROVE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR The Administration is recommending the Board adopt the proposed calendar for the school year as previously shared with the board. 2. STUDENT DISCIPLINARY MATTER - RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the action of the Administration of the Quakertown Community School District in the determination of the appropriate discipline related to Student No is hereby accepted and that the Agreement dated January 27, 2012 in this matter is hereby ratified in all respects as the action of the Board of School Directors of the Quakertown Community School District. 3. STUDENT DISCIPLINARY MATTER - RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the action of the Administration of the Quakertown Community School District in the determination of the appropriate discipline related to Student No is hereby accepted and that the Agreement dated February 16, 2012 in this matter is hereby ratified in all respects as the action of the Board of School Directors of the Quakertown Community School District. 4. STUDENT DISCIPLINARY MATTER - RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the action of the Administration of the Quakertown Community School District in the determination of the appropriate discipline related to Student No is hereby accepted and that the Agreement dated February 16, 2012 in this matter is hereby ratified in all respects as the action of the Board of School Directors of the Quakertown Community School District. May I have a motion to approve the above resolutions. Paul Stepanoff Gary Landes Motion passed unanimously 5. ADOPTION OF CURRICULUM 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. May I have a motion to approve the above item. Kelly Van Valkenburgh Robert Smith 9

10 Discussion: President Smith began the discussion on the changes being approved to the program of studies. Board discussion ensued. President Smith asked for a motion to amend the motion to state that the board is approving only changes to the program of studies. The amended resolution: Joyce King Anna Cattie ADOPTION OF CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM OF STUDIES FOR The Program of Studies for has been shared with the board. The Administration is recommending the Board adopt various changes to the existing Program of Studies as presented. The board voted on the amendment. The motion was unclear. President Smith clarified that the vote is to amend the first agenda item to include wordage in the amended agenda item.. INFORMATION ITEMS With a vote of Seven (7) s and Two (2) Nays by Mr. Stepanoff and Mr. Stauffer the motion passed. A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS CALENDARS I. ADJOURNMENT Thursday, March 1, :00 pm Facilities Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Policy Committee Meeting District Services Center Monday, March 5, :00 pm Education & Curriculum Committee District Services Center Thursday, March 8, :00 pm Work Session District Services Center Thursday, March 22, :00 pm Regular Voting Meeting District Services Center May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting. Gary Landes Kelly Van Valkenburgh Motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM Robert Smith, President 10 Alice K. Bishop, Board Secretary