1. Food Service - Mr. Leroy Merkel 2. Foundation for Pottstown Education Dr. Myra Forrest

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1 POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS BOARD AGENDA October 20, :30 PM Pottstown High School Cafeteria CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: OATH OF OFFICE AWARDS COMMUNICATIONS PRESENTATIONS 1. Food Service - Mr. Leroy Merkel 2. Foundation for Pottstown Education Dr. Myra Forrest APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. O'Donnell 1. Approval of minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 18, Approval of the minutes from the Regular Voting Meeting held on September 22, 2014 LIST OF BILLS Ms. Bacallao TREASURER S REPORT Ms. Bacallao HEARINGS FROM PATRONS OF THE SCHOOLS Board Agenda

2 - 2 - REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS I. Recommendations for action by the Board: (Items A to G are consent topics. Item H is an additional topic for Board consideration). CONSENT A. PERSONNEL Mr. Rodriguez 1. Rate Schedule for Substitute Support Staff EXHIBIT 1 The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the rate schedule for substitute support staff as listed on Exhibit New Positions The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following new positions: a. Classified (1) 8 to 12 Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Classroom Assistants, for up to 4 hours/day, $13.65/hr., no benefits, (not to exceed $37,500) funding through Ready to Learn Grant. 3. Resignations/Terminations The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following resignations: a. Professional (1) Correction to Stefanie George, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective October 3, 2014 (previously approved as November 12, 2014). b. Classified (1) Ratify Earlie M. Hardy, Classroom Assistant, 21 st Century Program, Pottstown Middle School, termination due to end of assignment. (2) Ratify Karen Y. Lee, Classroom Assistant, Lincoln Elementary, resignation effective October 8, 2014, employed since August 22, (3) Ratify Michael Gratzinger, Substitute Custodian, termination effective October 1, 2014 due to no activity since employment, November 27, (4) Ratify Barry Myers, Substitute Custodian/Housekeeper, termination effective October 1, 2014 due to no activity since 2012, employed since November 7, (5) Ratify Gail Beasley, Substitute Lunch Proctor, resignation effective October 15, 2014, employed since February 15, 2011.

3 4. Leaves: (6) Ratify Charles Charlton, Part-time Van Driver, resignation effective October 14, 2014, employed since August 25, (7) Ratify Patricia Charlton, Part-time Van Driver, resignation effective October 14, 2014, employed since April 14, The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following leaves: a. Administrative (1) Erin Schwenk, Supervisor of Special Education, Elementary, request for Childbearing/Childrearing leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, anticipated effective date to be March 6, 2015, end date tbd. (2) Pamela Bateson, Director of Special Education and Student Services, request for intermittent leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective November 1, 2014, end date tbd. b. Professional (1) Ratify Jane Thompson, Elementary Teacher, Lincoln Elementary, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective date September 26, 2014, end date tbd. (2) Ratify Megan Penrice, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown High School, request for Childbearing/Childrearing leave of Absence, covered by the Family Medical Leave Act, effective September 22, 2014, anticipated end date to be August 25, c. Classified (1) Ratify Lori Schirk, Secondary Secretary, Pottstown Middle School, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, anticipated effective date October 1, 2014, end date tbd. (2) Ratify Abbey Yeager, Classroom Assistant, Pottstown High School, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective date September 19, 2014, end date tbd. (3) Carla Kulb, Instructional Aide, Barth Elementary, request for Childbearing leave of absence, covered by the Family Medical Leave Act, anticipated effective date of January 13, 2015, end date tbd. (4) Randall Krause, Master Maintenance Mechanic, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective date October 21, 2014, end date tbd

4 3. Change in Position and/or Salary: (5) Mitchell Milanek, Master Maintenance Mechanic, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective date October 28, 2014, end date tbd. (6) Modify Diane Nash, Executive Secretary, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act from effective date of October 6, 2014 to anticipated effective date of October 27, 2014, end date tbd. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following change in position and/or salary: a. Administrative (1) Erin Schwenk, Supervisor of Special Education, Elementary, from full-time to 50% status starting at the end of Family Medical Leave, end date to be no later than August 14, b. Classified 4. Elections: (1) Ratify Andera Kulp from Substitute Cafeteria Worker to Part-time Cafeteria Worker, effective September 29, 2014, $11.87/hr. (replaces (Mary Bodtke). (2) Ratify Heather Galster from Part-time Kindergarten Assistant and Part-time Lunch Proctor to Temporary Classroom Assistant, Barth Elementary, effective October 13, 2014, $13.65/hr. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following elections: a. Professional (1) Ratify Nicole Ryals, Secondary Special Education Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, effective September 29, 2014, $49,767/yr, Step A M+30, (replaces Laura Angstadt). (2) Ratify Alex Diehl, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, effective October 1, 2014, $43,768/yr, Step A-Bach, (replaces Stephanie George). b. Classified (1) Ratify Margaret Blank, Substitute Support Staff, effective October 1, 2014, hourly rate per schedule. (2) Ratify Kay Pusicz, Substitute Support Staff, effective October 1, 2014, hourly rate per schedule.

5 - 5 - (3) Ratify Sue Mock, Substitute Proctor, effective September 2, 2014, Substitute Lunch Proctor, $11.74/hr and Substitute Breakfast Proctor, $13.01/hr. This is in addition to her role as Substitute Secretary. (4) Zachery Hill, Temporary Classroom Assistant, Rupert Elementary, effective October 20, 2014, $13.65/hr. (5) Traci Wasylkowski, Temporary Classroom Assistant, Lincoln Elementray, effective October 20, 2014, $13.65/hr. c. Home Instruction, $29/hour (1) Ratify Marilyn Bainbridge, Pottstown High School, from September 12, 2014 through October 31, 2014, assignment not to exceed 5 hours per week. (2) Ratify Theresa Dundon, Pottstown High School, from September 23, 2014 through October 31, 2014, assignment not to exceed 5 hours per week. d. Additions to Support Staff Salaries (board approved on June 23, 2014) EXHIBIT 2 (1) Support Staff Salary additions Exhibit 2 e Co-Curricular Assignments: Winter Sports BLDG PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT CATEGORY EMPLOYEE LEVEL STIPEND HS Basketball/Boys - Asst. Coach TBD HS Basketball/Boys - Head Coach Cal Benfield 3 $ 6, HS Basketball/Girls - Asst. Coach Terry Lee Wade 4 $ 4, HS Basketball/Girls - Head Coach Christopher Jackson 3 $ 6, HS Cheerleading Christina Weiss 3 $ HS Strength & Conditioning (1/2) Desiree Gaunt No Level $ HS Strength & Conditioning (1/2) Gary Allan No Level $ HS Wrestling - Asst. Coach Steve Anspach 3 $ 4, HS Wrestling - Asst. Coach Thomas Daniels(1/3stipend $ 1, HS Wrestling - Asst. Coach John Armato (1/3 stipend) 5 $ 1, HS Wrestling - Asst. Coach Ryan Michaels (1/3stipend) $ 1, HS Wrestling - Head Coach Brad Bechtel 3 $ 6, MS Basketball/Boys - Asst. Coach Stanley Walerski 3 $ 2, MS Basketball/Boys - Head Coach Jason Bergey 3 $ 3, MS Basketball/Boys - Head Coach/Freshman Levert Hughes 4 $ 4, MS Basketball/Girls - Asst. Coach Hiliary Tutrani 3 $ 2, MS Basketball/Girls - Head Coach TBD

6 - 6 - MS Cheerleading Janel Worner 1 $ MS Wrestling - Asst. Coach Jeff Schloth 2 $ 2, MS Wrestling - Head Coach Dave Roberts 3 $ 3, f. 2014/2015 Winter Sports: Event/ Game Manager Matt Blute $ 1, Jacob Bean $ 1, g Co-Curricular Volunteers Co-Curricular Activity Names: HS Baseball: Todd Endy Ron Reinhart Cameron Haines HS Cross Country: Steve Oliver Jane Thompson HS Girls Lacrosse: Jake Porter Kelsey Shumaker HS Girls Soccer: Megan Penrice HS Softball: Scott Swinehart Kevin McCrone Jackie Mathias Beth Morello HS Track: Tom Oswald MS Football: Mike Weber Anthony Wiggins MS/HS Basketball: Brittany Sanford Band Van Drivers: John Mutter Kevin Owens Joseph Cambell Eugene Lafferty Philip Vontor J. Paul Kolbmann Lonnie Kratzer 5. Tuition Reimbursement The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following tuition reimbursement: a. Professional b. Support Staff Name School 09/30/14 deadline Diane Shoffstall PHS 1, Bradley Mayberry Barth 1, Laura Wise PHS John Martin PMS 2, Maxwell Donnelly PMS 1, Dennis Arms PHS 1, Helen Bowers PHS 1, Name Building Amount Gina Griffin PHS 1, Pauline Herrett PHS 1, Horizontal Salary Movement: (note: SPE Column denotes salaries that receive the $400 Special Education Stipend in addition to their base salary)

7 - 7 - lname fname bldg from Step old salary SPE to step new salary 14/15 Sal including SPE SPE Harner Jaclyn HS B B Shoffstall Diane HS B B Pascal Kevin HS B M Simpson Thomas MS B B Dierolf Sarah MS B M Blair-Miller Evelyne Franklin B M Hoshaw Lori Lincoln M M Ferster Allen Rupert M M Schleicher Denise Lincoln M M Freese Lori Franklin M M Stout Darla Franklin M M Decker Robert HS M M Borusiewicz Desiree HS M B M+15 B B. PROFESSIONAL LEAVES - Mr. Rodriguez The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following professional leaves: Bldg Name Conference Title Conference Location PHS Danielle McCoy Integrated Learning State College, Jacquelyn Mathias Conference PA Gary Allan Michaela Johnson Kevin Pascal Dates to Attend 11/5/ /7/2014 Barth Vanessa Unger-Haydinger WIDA Can Do Event Rosemont, IL 11/12/ /14/2014 Cost $ $ $ $ $ $0.00 C. POLICIES- Mr. Rodriguez EXHIBIT 3 The Policy Committee recommends the Board approve the following policies: : Guidance Counseling : Homeless Students : Student Records : Dress and Grooming D. CONTRACT(S) Mrs. O Donnell EXHIBIT 4 The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following contract(s): 1. The Devereux Foundation 6. MOU: Art Fusion The Devereux Foundation 7. MOU: CrossFi7 3. Wordsworth Academy 8. MOU: Cohort 6A 4. Foundation: Life Works 9. MOU: Steel River Playhouse 5. MCIU: Title I 10. MOU: YWCA

8 - 8 - E. FRANKLIN, LINCOLN AND RUPERT ELEMENTARY PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS Mrs. O Donnell - EXHIBIT 5 The Facilities Committee recommends the Board approve the Franklin, Lincoln and Rupert Elementary Renovations Project change orders as listed on Exhibit 5. F. RESOLUTION TO LIMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Mrs. O Donnell - EXHIBIT 6 The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resolution for the budget to remain at or below the Act 1 index, as listed on Exhibit 6. G. RUPERT SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT Mrs. O Donnell EXHIBIT 7 The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Rupert sewer line replacement change order as listed on Exhibit 7. NON-CONSENT H. PROFESSIONAL LEAVE Mr. Rodriguez The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following professional leave: Bldg Name Conference Title Conference Location Admin Erin Schwenk William Jeffreys Pamela Bateson Eastern Pennsylvania Special Education Administrators Conference Dates to Attend Hershey, PA 10/29/ /31/2014 Cost -$ $ $ NEW BUSINESS INFORMATION Mrs. O Donnell 1. Monthly Meeting Notice: November 2. Invitation: Early Childhood Education Community Innovation Zone Grant Press Event FEDERATION REMARKS ROUND TABLE ADJOURNMENT

9 POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING September 18, :30 P.M. The Committee of the Whole meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Pottstown School District was held on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:30 PM in the Cafeteria of the Pottstown High School with Vice-President Mr. Andrew Kefer presiding. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Ms. Mary-Beth Bacallao, Mr. Thomas Hylton, Mrs. Kimberly Stilwell, Mrs. Polly Weand and Mr. Ron Williams. Absent were Mrs. Amy Bathurst Francis, Mrs. Judyth Zahora and Mr. Dennis Wausnock (deceased). Also present were Superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Sparagana; Board Secretary, Mrs. Linda S. Adams; Director of Human Resources, Mr. Stephen Rodriguez; Solicitor, Mr. Stephen Kalis; Student Representatives, Miss Katrina Belmontes and Master Gary Wise; Mrs. Calista Boyer, Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Mr. Robert Decker, Mr. John Armato, a member of the press, and interested citizens. OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Kefer presented the newly appointed Board Member, Katina L. Bearden to Judge Scott Palladino who administered the Oath of Office. MINUTES Mrs. Adams presented the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on August 21, 2014, the minutes from the Regular meeting held on August 25, 2014 and the minutes of the Special Board meeting held on September 11, 2014 to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. LIST OF BILLS Ms. Bacallao presented the list of bills from the various funds for the period of July 1, 2014 to August 30, 2014 to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. TREASURER S REPORT Ms. Bacallao presented the Treasurer s Report for July 2014 to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. HEARINGS FROM PATRONS OF THE SCHOOLS None. COMMITTEE REPORTS POLICY COMMITTEE No August meeting. CURRICULUM/TECHNOLOGY/CO-CURRICULAR COMMITTEE Ms. Bacallao reviewed the minutes from Curriculum/Technology/Co-Curricular Committee meeting held on September 4 th. Copies of the minutes were distributed to all Board Members. o Co-Curricular - Mr. Connors report to the committee included information on accessing the athletic calendar through a quick link on the district website and sending the weekly schedule COW minutes 21

10 via eblasts. The homecoming game and Alumni Gallery dedication will take place on October 18 th. o Technology Mrs. Wolfe s report included updates on the district infrastructure projects working on the final phases of the elementary schools project. The parent portal was near completion and should now be ready for parents to access. The Instant Connect system is active; accounts have been set up for district administrators to utilize and includes an option for text messaging. Mrs. Wolfe is anticipating hiring some college interns to assist with the day to day general operations of the department. o Curriculum Dr. Sparagana reviewed the new Mission and Vision Statements for Board approval. Mrs. Schiavone provided the committee with an update on professional development in-service days and was pleased to report the success of the day of choice presentations that were offered to the teachers at the beginning of the school year. This year the district will be reviewing science resources and materials for adoption. Committees are being formed at both the elementary and secondary level to begin the review process. Dr. Hartmann provided a handout of the course selection and enrollment numbers including a comparison of the student requests versus actual enrollment. He reviewed the Pre AP and AP Courses and the goals. FACILITIES COMMITTEE Mr. Kefer stated the Facilities Committee did not meet on September 11 due to the Special Board meeting to interview candidates to fill the Board vacancy. Mr. Kripplebauer provided a facilities update to the Board at the start of the meeting. He reviewed the changes orders as listed on tonight s agenda for Board approval on September 22, JOINT FINANCE/PERSONNEL COMMITTEE No meeting. Mrs. Francis entered the meeting at 7:45 pm. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. Stilwell reviewed the minutes from the Community Relations Committee meeting held on August 25, Copies of the minutes were distributed to all Board Members. The committee discussed information on student board representative applications provided by Dr. Hartmann. The committee is recommending Policy 910:Community Engagement be rewritten, separating community engagement and advocacy. The rewritten policy will be forwarded to the Policy Committee for review. Ms. Bacallao asked Board Members to participate in the CARES clean-up event to be held on October 24, Ms. Bacallao announced the Student Board Representatives will be attending the PSBA Student Delegate program as part of the PSBA School Leadership Conference to be held in Hershey on October 22 thru October 24. Master Gary Wise, Student Board Representative gave a report on student activities and their perspective. o Students are excited to participate in the new classes and appreciate the opportunities to make career choices. o Revised cell phone usage: not in class time increases ability to focus and decreases social issues o Team related t-shirts the students appreciate the opportunity to show support for their teams o Schedule Change: Block 1 going right to Block 1 instead on Homeroom allows the student to better utilize time COW minutes 22

11 o New Food Service options students appreciate the free lunches, salad bar and made-to-order menu. Mrs. Weand gave an update on the Save the Lights fundraiser. Donations to date are approximately $33,000. She thanked Mr. Brandt for the publication of the donors for Save the Lights. Yard signs are available for a donation of $ Information and updates about the fundraiser can be found on the district website. MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AND PSBA REPRESENTATIVE Mr. Williams spoke about the property tax bill and a new bill allowing teachers to carry fire arms in the schools. He noted that the Special Commission on Education Funding will be coming to Montgomery County for a session sometime in October or November. MONTGOMERY COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT Mr. Williams reported the new executive director and officers were approved at the August meeting. The new officers are all articulate in their fields. Copies of the minutes will be forwarded to all the Board Members. Mr. Williams stated the IU anticipates moving into their new building by the end of the calendar year. BOROUGH LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE Mr. Williams provided a summary of events taking place in the Borough: o Rainbow Crow and Other Stories Opening reception Sept. 19 and events thru November 1 o Pet Fair September 20 o Airport Days September 20 o Fox Brewery Can Jam September 27 CONSENT ITEMS PERSONNEL Mr. Rodriguez reviewed the personnel items as presented to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. PROFESSIONAL LEAVES Mr. Rodriguez reviewed the professional leaves as presented to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. FIELD TRIPS Mr. Rodriguez reviewed the field trips as presented to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. CONTRACTS Mrs. Adams reviewed the contracts as presented to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. FRANKLIN, LINCOLN AND RUPERT ELEMENTARY PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS Mrs. Adams reviewed the Franklin, Lincoln and Rupert Elementary Project change orders as presented COW minutes 23

12 to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval TRANSPORTATION RATES Mrs. Adams reviewed the transportation rates for as presented to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. SETTLEMENT OF 2013 PER CAPITA AND OCCUPATION TAX DUPLICATE Resolution exonerating the Tax Collector from the balance of the 2013 Per Capita and the 2013 Occupation Tax Duplicate as presented to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER RESOLUTION Mrs. Adams reviewed the School Resource Officer agreement as presented to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. PSBA OFFICER ELECTION Mrs. Adams reviewed the candidates for the PSBA Officer Election endorsing the candidates of choice to be placed on the September 22, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. NON-CONSENT MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS Dr. Sparagana reviewed the mission and vision statements as presented at the Curriculum and Technology Committee meeting to be placed on the September 22, 2014 for Board approval. NEW BUSINESS None. INFORMATION 1. PSBA Student Delegate Program 2. Pottstown CARES Clean-up event 3. Pottstown Pride Mr. Armato FEDERATION REMARKS On behalf of the Federation, Mr. Decker welcomed Ms. Bearden to the school district. He was pleased to announce that the Federation along with Dr. Sparagana, Mrs. Zahora and several students will be setting up tables outside the buildings to offer interested citizens an opportunity to register to vote. They will collect the completed registration forms and deliver them to the court house. ROUND TABLE Mr. Rodriguez welcomed Ms. Bearden. Mrs. Stilwell welcomed Ms. Bearden COW minutes 24

13 Mrs. Weand welcomed Ms. Bearden. Mr. Williams reminded the Board of the September 20 Basic Education Funding Campaign videoconference to be held at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The conference will be recorded for future viewing. Mr. Hylton no comment. Mrs. Francis welcomed Ms. Bearden. Ms. Bearden looks forward to serving the community and extended her appreciation of everyone s effort during this transition. Miss Belmontes no comment. Master Wise no comment. Ms. Bacallao welcomed Ms. Bearden. She thanked all the school board applicants for their interest in serving on the school board and hopes they will be willing to run in the upcoming election. She thanked Master Wise and Ms. Belmontes for their student representative report. Ms. Bacallao looks forward to working with Dr. Ziegler at Pottsgrove School District and their student representatives. Dr. Sparagana welcomed Ms. Bearden. He reported the first Family Literacy night was a great success with approximately 200 people in attendance. He thanked Mr. Decker and the staff efforts to support voter registration. He was pleased with the turnout and the sharing of ideas at the series of community meetings that were held at various location through collaboration with Kellogg s. Dr Sparagana reminded the Board of several upcoming events in the district: o Joint Borough and School District meeting September 30 at Lincoln Elementary School o Lincoln Elementary School Rededication October 4 Mr. Kefer welcomed Ms. Bearden. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mr. Williams and seconded by Ms. Bacallao that the Board adjourns. All members present were in favor. None opposed. The meeting adjourned at 8:25pm. Linda S. Adams Board Secretary COW minutes 25

14 POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING September 22, 2014 The Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Pottstown School District was held on Thursday, September 22, 2014 at 7:30 PM in the Cafeteria of the Pottstown High School with Vice- President Mr. Andrew Kefer presiding. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Ms. Katina Bearden, Mr. Thomas Hylton, Mrs. Kimberly Stilwell, and Mrs. Polly Weand. Absent: Mrs. Amy Bathurst Francis, Ms. Mary-Beth Bacallao, Mr. Ronald Williams and Mrs. Judyth Zahora. Also present were Superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Sparagana; Board Secretary, Mrs. Linda S. Adams; Director of Human Resources, Mr. Stephen Rodriguez; Solicitor, Mr. Stephen Kalis; Student Representative, Miss Katrina Belmontes; Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Mr. Matthew Boyer, Ms. Pamela Bateson, Mr. Robert Decker, Mr. John Armato, a member of the press, and interested citizens. Mrs. Francis entered the meeting at 7:34 pm. PRESENTATIONS Elementary Schools Renovation Project Update Mrs. Adams gave an update on the renovation project: Lincoln Elementary contractors are continuing to work on completing the punch list items. the concrete work, site work and painting of the corridors should be completed by end of the week. Franklin Elementary the punch list work is scheduled to continue into the weekend. The new flooring price is being negotiated (not included in the bid). Rupert Elementary concrete walkways, curbing and stoning for paving are near completion. The 2 nd floor addition is expected to be complete for a final inspection tomorrow. The 1 st floor addition is 90% complete. The renovation in both the 1 st and 2 nd floors are also scheduled for a final inspection tomorrow. The basement flooring in two rooms and the completion of the ceiling tile is scheduled to be completed this week. The completion of the elevator is pending. The company s personnel promised to return today for final completion and inspection in one week. The district has not received confirmation of this. Greece Trip Mr. Decker introduced two students who gave a presentation on their trip to Greece. Seniors Nick Urban and Joanna Soffit thanked the School Board, Administrators, Mrs. Rieger and Mr. Decker for the opportunity to experience a great trip. Mr. Decker presented a brochure created by the tour guide, outlining a four year trip plan for a variety of trips and participants. The brochure can be distributed to freshmen enabling the students to plan ahead for future trips. MINUTES Mrs. Adams presented the minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting held on, August 21, 2014, the minutes from the Regular Board meeting held on the August 25, 2014 and the minutes for the Special Board meeting held on September 11, 2014 for Board approval minutes 26

15 It was moved by Mr. Hylton and seconded by Mrs. Francis that the minutes be approved as presented. All members present were in favor. None opposed. Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Three. Motion carried. LIST OF BILLS Mrs. Adams presented the list of bills from the various funds for the period of July 1, 2014 to August 30, 2014 for Board approval. It was moved by Mr. Hylton and seconded by Mrs. Francis that the list of bills paid from the various funds for the period of July 1, 2014 to August 30, 2014 be approved as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary s office as Addendum # TREASURER S REPORT Mrs. Adams presented the Treasurer s Report for July 2014 for Board approval. It was moved by Mr. Hylton and seconded by Mr. Kefer that the Treasurer s Report for July 2014 be approved and a copy be filed in the Secretary s office as Addendum # All members present voted aye. None opposed. Ayes: HEARINGS FROM THE PATRONS OF THE SCHOOLS None. APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS Dr. Sparagana presented the Consent Items for Board approval. CONSENT It was moved by Mrs. Francis and seconded by Mr. Hylton that the following consent items be approved in accordance with Policy 1120, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: Resignations/Terminations Professional Stefanie George, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective November 12, 2014, employed since August 25, Ratify Thomas Gilroy, Secondary Counselor, Pottstown High School, resignation effective September 3, 2014, employed since August 27, minutes 27

16 Classified Ratify Susan Bakay, Classroom Assistant, Barth Elementary, resignation effective August 26, 2014, employed since September 11, Ratify Jonathan Curtis, Classroom Assistant, Pottstown High School, resignation effective August 21, 2014, employed since August 21, Ratify Erin Hatfield, Classroom Assistant, Pottstown High School, resignation effective August 20, 2014, employed since January 27, Ratify Tracy Oister, Part-time Front Desk Clerk, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective August 20, 2014, employed since February 22, Ratify Darryl Nixon, Custodian I, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective September 4, 2014, employed since March 12, Ratify Tyisha Reddick, Student Intern, Administration Building, termination due to end of assignment, effective August 14, Ratify Emily Griffin, Student Intern, Administration Building, termination due to end of assignment, effective August 14, Ratify Katherine Kolbmann, Student Intern, Administration Building, termination due to end of assignment, effective August 14, Leaves: Professional Ratify Melissa Schubert, Special Education Teacher, Pottstown High School, request for Medical Sabbatical, effective August 26, 2014, end date to be the last day of the 1 st semester. Ratify Jody Wenzel, Elementary Teacher, Franklin Elementary, request for Medical Sabbatical, effective August 26, 2014, end date to be the last day of the 1 st semester. Classified Shilid Ford-Bey, Printing Clerk, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act effective September 22, 2014, end date tbd. Ratify Sandra Yost, Custodian I, Pottstown High School, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective August 9, 2014, end date tbd. Ratify Pauline Herrett, Classroom Assistant, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective August 28, 2014, end date tbd. Diane Nash, Executive Secretary, Administration Building, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective October 6, 2014, end date tbd minutes 28

17 Change in Position and/or Salary: Professional Ratify David Woodley from ISS/TPC to Management Information Systems Teacher, effective September 2, 2014, $43,768/yr, Step 1-Bach (replaces Dennis Arms). Exempt Ratify Jamie Parris from Intervention Assistant to Virtual Academy Facilitator, Pottstown High School, effective August 28, 2014, $47,000/yr (replaces E. Bissell). Jane Bennett, Community Engagement Coordinator PEAK, from 5days per week to 4 days per week, effective October 12, 2014, no change in compensation per day (paid by W.K.Kellogg grant) Classified Ratify Dawn Hankins from Part-time to Full-time Nurse, Rupert Elementary, effective September 4, 2014, no change in hourly compensation (replaces Melissa Scaltrito). Ratify Kimberly White from Classroom Assistant to Intervention Assistant, Barth Elementary, effective September 8, 2014, no change in compensation (replace Jamie Parris). Correction to Change in Position and/or Salary (previously board approved on 6/23/14) Professional Ratify Marilyn Bainbridge from Career &Technology Teacher to Special Education Teacher, Pottstown High School, effective August 25, 2014, $44,593 + $400 Special Education Stipend, Step 1.77, B+15, (replacing Teresa Neimann) Elections: Professional Ratify Amanda Scholwinski, Guidance Counselor, Pottstown High School, effective September 2, 2014, $47,914/yr, Step A, M+15 (replaces Thomas Gilroy). Ratify Charles Rowland, Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher, Pottstown High School, effective September 2, 2014, end date to be end of first semester, January 2015, $194/day (coverage for Melissa Schubert). Classified Ratify Edward Girton, Substitute Custodian/Elementary School Cleaner, effective September 2, 2014, $11.92/hour. Ratify Christian Marcelli, Student Proctor, Pottstown Middle School/Barth Elementary, effective September 2, 2014, 2 hrs/day, $11.74/hr (Lunch Proctor replaces Pamela Overdorf), 1 hr/day, $13.01/hr (Breakfast Proctor replaces Grace Cloud) minutes 29

18 Ratify Theresa Turnbaugh, Student Proctor, Barth Elementary, effective September 2, 2104, 2 hrs./day, $11.74/hr (Lunch Proctor, replaces Grace Cloud). Ratify Alysha Soto, Student Intern, Administration Building, effective August 11, 2014, $10.79/hour (replaces Katie Kulbmann). Ratify Andrea Kulp, Substitute Cafeteria Worker, Food Service, effective September 2, 2014, $11.87/hour. Ratify Patricia Pollock, Part-time Cafeteria Worker, Pottstown Middle School, effective August 27, 2014, 4 hrs/day, $11.87/hr. Ratify Tara Cifelli, Temporary Cafeteria Worker, Pottstown Middle School, effective August 27, 2014, 6 hrs/day, $11.87/hr. Ratify Jennifer Levengood, Part-time Front Desk Clerk, Pottstown Middle School, effective August 28, 2014, 4 hrs/day, $12.50/hr. This is in addition to her role as Substitute Student Proctor. Ratify Ana Avram, Full-Time Temporary Front Desk/Buildings/Grounds Project Clerk, Administration Building, effective September 15, 2014, $14.04/hour. Ratify Johanna Swoyer, Temporary Classroom Assistant, Franklin Elementary, effective September 15, 2014, $13.65/hour. Ratify Samantha Mazzie, Temporary Classroom Assistant, Barth Elementary, effective September 11, 2014, $13.65/hour. Ratify Megan Keeney, Temporary Classroom Assistant, Barth Elementary, effective September 10, 2014, end date to be last student day school year $13.65/hour (replace Aaron Hinnerschitz) Ratify Ashley Faison, In School Suspension/Temporary Placement Center Coordinator, Pottstown High School, effective September 17, 2014, $24.35/hour (replacing David Woodley). Girls Today Leaders Tomorrow Advisors paid through United Way Grant (not to exceed 250 hours): Name: Position Rate Kelly Grosser Co-Advisor $29/hour (outside contractor) Andrea Barlow Co-Advisor $29/hour Kim Petro Co-Advisor $29/hour Pottstown High School Learning Center Program Scott Braunsberg Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Deborah Bosler Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Melissa DiBlasi Substitute Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Helen Bowers Substitute Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Jolie Martinez Substitute Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Laura Wise Substitute Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Justine Donnelly Substitute Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Janice Bobst Clerk $13.65/hr minutes

19 Additions Co-Curricular Assignments: Fall Sports BLDG PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT CATEGORY EMPLOYEE LEVEL STIPEND HS Boys Soccer Asst. Coach Katrina Simmons 1 $ 2, Career and Technical Career Child Care providers for community forums (paid through the Kellogg Foundation Grant): Name: Position Amount Dennis Arms Caregiver $29/hour Tasha Walker Caregiver $29/hour Marilyn Bainbridge Caregiver $29/hour FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America): Advisor for the school year, stipends to be paid through the Perkins Grant: Name: Position Amount Dennis Arms FCCLA Advisor $ Jacquelyn Mathias FCCLA Advisor $ Skills USA stipend: Name: Position Amount Kyle O Neill Skills USA $1, Career and Technical Career Counselor (paid through the Perkins Grant) Name: Position Amount Dennis Arms Counselor $29/hour PROFESSIONAL LEAVES PHS Sarah Blaum Amanda Scholwinski 2014 PA C & T Education Counselors Workshop Admin Karen Kile CLASS-Pre-K Observation Training PHS Maureen Rieger PSBA School Leadership Conf. State College, PA Alexandria, VA 9/25/14 9/26/14 Bldg Name Conference Title Conference Dates to Location Attend School Wm. Ron Williams PSBA School Hershey, PA 10/21- Board Leadership Conf. 10/24/14 Admin Linda Adams 2014 Four County Pocono 10/2/14 Business Officials Manor, PA 10/3/14 Workshop 10/07/ /08/2014 Hershey, PA 10/23/14 10/24/14 Cost Approx. $384 paid by the district Approx. $390 paid by the district Approx. $480 paid by Perkins Grant Approx. $ paid by Pre K Counts Approx. $575 Paid by district FIELD TRIPS # of students and/or group (2) Student Board Repres. Conference name/activity PSBA School Leadership Conference Destination Date of trip Hershey, PA 10/23/ /14 Cost to student Cost to districtsubstitutes Chaperone(s) $0 $750 Maureen Rieger minutes 31

20 CONTRACT(S) The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following contracts and copies be filed in the Secretary s office as Addendum# Deaf-Hearing Interface 2. Camphill Special School 3. MCIU: MOU Title III FRANKLIN, LINCOLN AND RUPERT ELEMENTARY PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS The Facilities Committee recommends the Board approve the Franklin, Lincoln and Rupert Elementary Renovations Project change orders as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary s office as Addendum # TRANSPORTATION RATES Mrs. Adams EXHIBIT 3 The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the transportation rates for , as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary s office as Addendum # SETTLEMENT OF 2013 PER CAPITA AND OCCUPATION TAX DUPLICATE The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt a Resolution exonerating the Tax Collector from the balance of the 2013 Per Capita and the 2013 Occupation Tax Duplicate as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary s office as Addendum # SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER RESOLUTION The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the School Resource Officer agreement, as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary s office as Addendum # Upon roll call, all members present voted aye for the above mentioned consent items. Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Three. Motion carried. NON-CONSENT PSBA ELECTION OF OFFICERS It was moved by Mrs. Francis and seconded by Mrs. Weand that the Board approve the following PSBA candidates as the school board s vote for the PSBA Election of Officers and the vote be cast by the Board Secretary on behalf of the school board and a copy be filed in the Secretary s office as Addendum # Candidate: Kathy Swope for President, Mark B. Miller for Vice-President, Otto W. Volt, III for Treasurer and Robert Schwartz for the At-Large Representative. Mr. Hylton opposed the election of Kathy Swope because she represents a district that is building a new school in a remote area where all students will need to be bused to the school building. Upon roll call vote, the vote was recorded as follows: Mrs. Francis: aye, Mr. Kefer: aye, Mrs. Stilwell: aye, Mrs. Weand: aye, Ms. Bearden: aye, Mr. Hylton: abstain. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Abstention: One. Absent: Three. Motion carried minutes

21 MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS Dr. Sparagana presented the district s new mission and vision statements as presented for Board approval. It was moved by Mrs. Stilwell and seconded by Mrs. Weand that the Board approve the new mission and vision statements as presented. Upon roll call vote, all members present voted aye: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Three. Motion carried. INFORMATION 1. Monthly Meeting Notice: October PEAK Update: September 3. Elementary Schools Renovation Photos FEDERATION REMARKS Mr. Decker reminded the Board that the Federation of Teachers will have tables set up at the buildings to assist residents with voter registration. ROUND TABLE Mr. Rodriguez no comment. Mrs. Stilwell thanked Mr. Decker for his participation in the Greece trip. Mrs. Weand no comment. Mr. Hylton no comment. Mrs. Francis no comment. Ms. Bearden was pleased with the new buildings. She asked for clarification on the differences in the appearance of Rupert Elementary compared to Franklin and Lincoln. Was it the same architect? Dr. Sparagana congratulated the football team and Gary Wise for their recent achievements. Mr. Kefer echoed Dr. Sparagana s comment and also thanked Mr. Decker for his role in the Greece trip. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mr. Hylton and seconded by Mrs. Francis that the Board adjourns. None opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm. Linda S. Adams Board Secretary minutes 33

22 ATHLETIC FUND CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY September 1, 2014 to September 30, CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION /10/2014 SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SPORT G ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SPORT G 5, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 ROBIN DUSKO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 ROBIN DUSKO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 AGILE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 COLLINS SPORTS MEDICINE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 LONGSTRETH SPORTING GOODS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 BILL MARBERGER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 BROOKSIDE COUNTRY CLUB 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 CRAIG EPPRIGHT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 DAVID HOUSEMAN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 KATHY BAKER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 KENNETH MACNAMEE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 P.I.A.A ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 POTTY QUEEN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SPORT G 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 SECURITY ADVISORS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 SMALES PRINTERY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 THOMAS MOORE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 BILL BOZARTH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 CHRIS HASLIP ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 CRAIG GILINGER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 CRAIG GILINGER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 DAN HUNT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 DAVE RUMINSKI ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 JIM HERSHEY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 JIM SELLMAN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 JOE CANTELLO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 JOEL BARRISH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 MIKE LENGE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 MIKE LENGE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 MIKE NOWAK ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 MIKE SACHS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 MIKE TERLESKY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 MIKE TERLESKY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 SCOTT MORAN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 STEVE YACKIN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 BILL SMITH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 BILL SMITH (52.00) VOID MANUAL CHECK /22/2014 BRAD BRELJE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 CHRIS DEROBA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 CLIFF LAVAIR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 DALE GREWAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 DAVE KEIM ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 DISTRICT ONE ADA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 DR. CHAD LONG ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 ED DENCZI ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 GIL ZIRKEL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 GREGG FISHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 JUSTIN BAKER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 KATHY BAKER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 KEVIN GRAUER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 LAWRENCE R. HARVEY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK

23 ATHLETIC FUND CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY September 1, 2014 to September 30, /22/2014 MARILYN HULL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 MICHAEL CASSIDY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 PANTHER MAT CLUB ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 RENEE TAMBURRO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 RICHARD BOMBICK ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 RICHARD HOOVEN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 ROBIN DUSKO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 SECURITY ADVISORS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 SHAWN SHEELEY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 SMALES PRINTERY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 SPORTSMAN'S ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/ /22/2014 TONY RIZZO ZELJKO MARIC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK TOTAL 20,633.59

24 CAFETERIA FUND CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY 9/1/14 THRU 9/30/14 CHECK# ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION /10/2014 CLOVER FARMS DAIRY COMPAN 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 FEESERS FOOD DIST, INC 14, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 HERSHEY CREAMERY COMPANY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 HURTER FOOD DISTRIBUTORS 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 KEGELS PRODUCE 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 MORABITO BAKING CO., INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 SAM'S CLUB ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 SINGER EQUIPMENT CO., INC 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 TREASURER OF MONTGOMERY C ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 ANGELINA E. BECHTEL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK TOTAL 25,027.24

25 ELEMENTARY PROJECTS CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY 9/1/14 THRU 9/30/14 CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION /02/2014 CRABTREE ROHRBAUGH & ASSO 6, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /02/2014 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYS 4, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /02/2014 H. B. FRAZER COMPANY - PA 112, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /02/2014 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLUS IN 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /02/2014 REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION MAN 29, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /02/2014 WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASS 5, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /02/2014 WORTH & COMPANY, INC. 22, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 E R STUEBNER INC. 612, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /30/2014 E R STUEBNER INC. 494, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /30/2014 POWER COMPONENTS SYSTEMS, 7, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /30/2014 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLUS IN 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /30/2014 REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION, LL 29, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /30/2014 REYNOLDS ENERGY SERVICES, 222, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK TOTAL 1,552,233.06

26 EFT CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY 9/1/14 THRU 9/30/14 CHECK # ISSUE DATE /02/ /02/ /03/ /03/ /04/ /05/ /05/ /05/ /05/ /10/ /10/ /12/ /12/ /12/ /15/ /17/ /17/ /17/ /22/ /22/ /25/ /26/ /26/ /26/ /30/ /30/ /30/ /30/2014 VENDOR SEPAST - SOUTHEASTERN PA SEPAST - SOUTHEASTERN PA CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE PA DEPT. OF REVENUE GUARDIAN UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA GWN MARKETING EMPLOYEE DE CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PA SCDU FPT TREASURER PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE-PHON PA DEPT. OF REVENUE CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE P.S.E.R.S. PHOEBE SIME TRUST WELLS FARGO BANK MINN NA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PA SCDU FPT TREASURER WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY GWN MARKETING EMPLOYEE DE SEPAST - SOUTHEASTERN PA SEPAST - SOUTHEASTERN PA TOTAL GENERAL FUND TOTAL 101, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,772, DESCRIPTION MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK MANUAL CHECK

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30 General Fund Check Detail 9/1/14 to 9/30/14 1 CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION /03/2014 BARNES & NOBLE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 CHESTER COUNTY I.U. 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 CMD SERVICES, INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 COLONIAL GARDENS INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 JOHN M. ANDERSEN, M.D ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 K & K CONSTRUCTION 8, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERI 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 MARS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 MONTGOMERY COUNTY I. U. 19, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 PA CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL 22, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 SCHOOL SPECIALTY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /03/2014 YOUTH SERVICES AGENCY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 ACHIEVEMENT HOUSE CHARTER 6, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 AP EXAMS 6, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 BARBARA A. TORONEY 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 BAUSE CATERED EVENTS 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 BLACKBOARD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 CARR & DUFF, INC. 9, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 COLLEGIUM CHARTER SCHOOL/ 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 ELEMENT FINANCIAL CORP 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 EPLUS TECHNOLOGY INC. 64, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTE 39, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 LATIN CORNER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 M & M LANDSCAPING LLC 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 MELC 39, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 MONTGOMERY COUNTY I. U. 5, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 PA DISTANCE LEARNING CHAR 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 PA LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCH 46, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 PA. VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOO 33, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 PDK MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /15/2014 PDK MEMBERSHIP (135.00) VOID MANUAL CHECK /11/2014 PEARSON ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 PERSONAL HOME HEALTH CARE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 PLAQUES & SUCH, LLC 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 POTTSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 SCHOOL CLAIMS SERVICE, LL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 SMALES PRINTERY 5, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 SUNGARD 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 THOMAS R. SLAYMAKER 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 WARWICK CHILDCARE 39, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 WORDSWORTH ACADEMY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 Y.M.C.A. 56, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 Y.W.C.A. 39, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 BERKHEIMER TAX ADMINISTRA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN 7, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 CAPITAL BANK & TRUST CO. 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 CINTAS CORPORATION # ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 CITY OF PHILADELPHIA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 GEOFREY THOMAS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 HAB-DLT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 JANE BENNETT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 MONTGOMERY COUNTY I. U. 6, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 PECO ENERGY 25, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 PETER RISKO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/2014 PORTNOFF LAW ASSOCIATES, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK

31 General Fund Check Detail 9/1/14 to 9/30/ /05/2014 TD AMERITRADE TRUST COMPA 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /05/ /05/2014 UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTER US DEPT OF EDUCATION ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /09/2014 HARRISON CLADUDE DECD C/O 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /09/2014 K & K CONSTRUCTION 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /09/2014 LANA DICKINSON ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /09/2014 POTTY QUEEN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /09/2014 PROVIDENT LIFE & ACCIDENT 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /09/2014 WILLIAM BRANSFIELD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 BLICK ART MATERIALS 8, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 COMMERCIUM TECHNOLOGY, IN 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 COMPLETE GRAPHICS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 ELEMENT FINANCIAL CORP ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 5, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 FOLLETT SOFTWARE COMPANY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 INSTRUMENTATION ASSOC., ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 JODI ZECHMAN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 KADES-MARGOLIS CORPORATIO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 PA DISTANCE LEARNING CHAR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 PRO-ED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /10/2014 SUNGARD 5, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 ACCOUNT CONTROL TECHNOLOG ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 BEVERLY SIMPSON ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 CORELOGIC TAX SERVICES 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 CORELOGIC TAX SERVICES (1,233.69) VOID MANUAL CHECK /11/2014 FEDEX ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 FRED BLANKENBURG ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 GAIL COOPER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 JEFFREY SPARAGANA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 LERETA LLC 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 MERCURY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 MICHAEL A. QUILL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 NAEIR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 PENSPRA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 PERRY AUGUSTINE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 PFT HEALTH & WELFARE FUND 11, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 PHEAA 5.95 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 REDNER'S MARKETS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /11/2014 US DEPT OF EDUCATION ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 US DEPT OF EDUCATION (235.64) VOID MANUAL CHECK /11/2014 WILLIAM BITLER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 NORTH END SWIM CLUB ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 PECO ENERGY 6, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 SCHOLASTIC INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 SHERWIN WILLIAMS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 SHIFFLER EQUIPMENT SALES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 SMALES PRINTERY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 STAFFING PLUS, INC. 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 TREESMART, INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 ACHIEVEMENT HOUSE CHARTER 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 BARNEY'S ELECTRIC MOTOR S ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 COLLEGIUM CHARTER SCHOOL/ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 CREATIVE HEALTH SERVICES, 21, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 EPLUS TECHNOLOGY INC. 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 FASTENAL COMPANY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 GIANT FOOD STORES, INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 ISITE SOFTWARE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 JAMES DOORCHECK INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK 2

32 General Fund Check Detail 9/1/14 to 9/30/ /16/2014 K & K CONSTRUCTION 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 LIL' SPORTS 9, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 MANITO, INC. 46, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 MONTGOMERY COUNTY I. U. 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 PEARSON ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 POTTSTOWN AREA HEALTH & W 4, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 POTTSTOWN PROGRESS GROUP ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 RICH RANIERI'S ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 SCHOLASTIC INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /16/2014 WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASS 7, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 BAIRD'S CATERING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 JULIE BOETTCHER 8.99 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 MEGHAN WALSH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 MINDWARE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 SCHOLASTIC INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 TRI-STATE ELEVATOR CO., I 8, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 UNITED ELECTRIC SUPPLY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ADVIS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 BETH TAYLOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 ELYSE HERMAN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 HAB-DLT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 JANE BENNETT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 JULIE KORNER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 KAREN L. KILE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 RHONDA DINNICENTI ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 STEPHANIE VIGLIOTTA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 TRI-STATE ELEVATOR CO., I ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /18/2014 TRI-STATE ELEVATOR CO., I (640.10) VOID MANUAL CHECK /17/2014 US DEPT OF EDUCATION ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 VIRCO, INC. 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /17/2014 WILLIAM BITLER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 AQUA ATREAT, INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 CHESTER COUNTY I.U. 11, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 CMD SERVICES, INC. 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 COMMONWEALTH CONNECTIONS 74, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 DEAF-HEARING INTERFACE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 DEVEREUX FOUNDATION 6, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 GIANT FOOD STORES, INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 GOODWILL KEYSTONE AREA 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 JEFFREY HARTMANN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 M & M LANDSCAPING LLC 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 MELMARK INC 10, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 NEW STORY SCHOOLS 8, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 ONWARD HEALTHCARE 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 PERSONAL HOME HEALTH CARE 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 STAFFING PLUS, INC. 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 SUNGARD 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 THOMAS R. SLAYMAKER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 TIMOTHY SCHOOL CORPORATIO 5, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 TRI-STATE ELEVATOR CO., I ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 VICTIM SERVICES- MONTGOME ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /22/2014 Y.W.C.A ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /23/2014 BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN 91, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /23/2014 DRIVERS ED.COM 3, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /23/2014 EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER-M ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /23/2014 ELEMENT FINANCIAL CORP 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /23/2014 GARY L. ALLAN 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /23/2014 GREGORY CARTER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /23/2014 MELISSA LOPEZ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /23/2014 MONTGOMERY COUNTY I. U. 59, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /23/2014 NEW LIFE YOUTH/FAMILY SER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK 3

33 General Fund Check Detail 9/1/14 to 9/30/ /23/2014 PATRICIA A. GEHRIS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /23/2014 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINAN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /23/2014 SAM'S CLUB ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 ACCOUNT CONTROL TECHNOLOG ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 AGORA CYBER CHARTER SCHOO 34, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC. 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 HAB-DLT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 KAREN NEITZ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 OFFICE BASICS, INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 PHEAA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 PSD - CAFETERIA ACCOUNT 6, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 TD AMERITRADE TRUST COMPA 2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 US DEPT OF EDUCATION ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /25/2014 WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE T 1, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 AUSTIN MORA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 CARA CABOT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 CECILIA ROSEO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 CHAD BROWN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 CHARLOTTE STONE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 DANIEL O'BRIEN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 DONNA OYELLA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 HAILEY SHANKLE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 MOLLY MC GINNIS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 NATHAN FUERMAN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 NICHOLAS MURIEL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 NICOLE GRASSI ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 SIDNEY SANFORD ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 TORRY DUGAN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /26/2014 TYISHA REDDICK ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /30/2014 A/CAPA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK /30/2014 DISCOUNTMUGS (750.00) VOID MANUAL CHECK /30/2014 DISCOUNTMUGS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK TOTAL 1,044,

34 Treasurer's Report August 2014 GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance in General Fund August 1 6,749, Receipts from August 1 to August 31 inclusive: Revenue 463, Received on Account $14,060, Transferred from Cafeteria Transferred from Investments 735, ,258, Total Receipts plus Beginning Cash Balance 22,008, Disbursements from August 1 to August 31 inclusive: Expenditures from Accounts Payable $1,210, Expenditures for Prepaid Insurance Expenditures for Payroll $2,350, Transfer to Investment $490, July checks voided in August ($8,274.49) Total Disbursements $4,042, Cash Balance in Bank Accounts, August 31 $17,966, PLUS: Petty Cash $1, Cash Balance in General Fund, August 31 $17,967, Time Deposits Previous Change for Ending Banking Institution Balance Current Month Balance National Penn Bank - - Sovereign Bank Investment - - PSDLAF Investment 3,430,000 (245,000) 3,185,000 First Niagara Financial Group 1,002,346 (131.70) 1,002,215 Total Time Deposits 4,187, Total General Fund Balance, August 31 $22,154, OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUND: Capital Reserve Fund Balance, August 1 $592, Interest - Receipts from General Fund - Total Available $592, Disbursements - - Balance, August 31 $592, Capital Projects Fund Balance, August 1 $4,150, Interest Receipts - Bond Proceeds - Transfer To/From General Fund - Total Available $4,151, Disbursements - 11, Balance, August 31 $4,139, Susquehanna Escrow Balance, August 1 $563, Interest Receipts -

35 Treasurer's Report August 2014 Total Available $563, Disbursements - - Balance, August 31 $563, ATHLETIC FUND Balance, August 1 $80, Receipts 0.69 Transfer from GF - Interest - $80, Disbursements , Balance, August 31 $65, NON-GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS: CAFETERIA FUND Balance, August 1 $254, Receipts from Sales 14, Subsidies Received - Transfer from General Fund - Interest 0.20 Total $269, Disbursements , Balance, August 31 $232, FIDUCIARY FUNDS: PHOEBE SIME TRUST Balance, August 1 $36, Interest - US Bank - Transfer from General Fund - Receipts - $36, Disbursements 11, Balance, August 31 $24, Trust and Agency Accounts Consolidated Balance, August 1 $408, Receipts/Interest $408, Disbursements , Balance, August 31 $408, TOTAL IN ALL FUNDS $28,181,373.06

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41 Pottstown School District Human Resources Dept. Substitute Salary Guide Position Hourly Rate Laborer I (Summer Crew) Elementary School Cleaner Custodian I Grounds man Front Desk Clerk Middle School Officer Clerks-Schools Receptionist Printing Clerk Substitute Clerk Typist/Sub Printing Clerk Substitute Secretary Secretary/Elementary ( 10 Mos.) Secretary to Secondary School Principal Executive Secretary Van Assistant Van Driver Classroom/Library Assistant Student Proctors (Breakfast/Lunch, All Day) Café Worker Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse 17.46

42 ADDITIONS TO SALARIES LAST FIRST POSITION TITLE SALARY BRINKLEY CHELSEA PT CAFÉ $11.97 FOX JILL PT CAFÉ $13.54 THEES PHILIP ELEMENTARY CLEANER $12.84

43 EXHIBIT 3 No. 112 POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT SECTION: PROGRAMS TITLE: SCHOOL COUNSELING ADOPTED: OCTOBER 20, 2014 REVISED: 112. SCHOOL COUNSELING 1. Purpose A school counseling program is an integral part of the instructional program of district schools. Such a program can: 1. Assist students in achieving their optimum potential. 2. Enable students to significantly benefit from the offerings of the instructional program. 3. Identify intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs. Title 22 Sec Aid students in recognizing options and making choices in vocational and academic educational planning. 5. Assist students in identifying career options consistent with their abilities and goals. 6. Help students learn to make their own decisions and to solve problems independently. 2. Authority Title 22 Sec. 4.34, The Board directs that students shall be provided a program of guidance and counseling which involves the coordinated efforts of all staff members, under the professional leadership of certificated guidance and counseling personnel. 3. Delegation of Responsibility The Superintendent or designee is directed to implement and maintain a school counseling program that serves the needs of students. 4. Guidelines The district's program of school counseling shall: 1. Be an integral part of the instructional program at all levels of the school district. 2. Involve staff members at every appropriate level. 3. Honor the individuality of each student. Page 1 of 2

44 112. GUIDANCE COUNSELING - Pg. 2 Title 22 Sec Be coordinated with services provided by locally available social and human services agencies. 5. Cooperate with parents/guardians and address their concerns regarding the development of their child. Pol. 207 Pol Provide means for sharing information among appropriate staff members in the best interests of the student. 7. Be available equally to all students. 8. Establish a referral system that utilizes resources offered by the school and community, guards the privacy of the student, and monitors the effectiveness of such referrals. References: State Board of Education Regulations 22 PA Code Sec. 4.34, 12.16, Board Policy 103, 207 Page 2 of 2

45 No. 216 POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT SECTION: TITLE: ADOPTED: REVISED: PUPILS STUDENT RECORDS 216. STUDENT RECORDS 1. Purpose The educational interests of students require the collection, retention, and use of data and information about individuals and groups of students while ensuring the individual's right to privacy. The school district will maintain educational records for students for legitimate educational purposes. 2. Authority SC 1305-A, 1306-A, 1402, 1409, 1532, 1533 Title 22 Sec. 4.52, 12.31, 12.32, U.S.C. Sec. 1232g 34 CFR Part Delegation of Responsibility The Board recognizes its responsibility for compilation, retention, disposition and security of student records. The Board also recognizes the legal requirement to maintain the confidentiality of student records. The Board shall adopt a comprehensive plan for the collection, maintenance and dissemination of student records that complies with federal and state laws and regulations and state guidelines. Copies of the adopted student records plan shall be maintained by the district and revised as required by changes in federal or state law. The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for implementing and monitoring the adopted student records plan which meets all legal requirements. The designated administrator shall establish safeguards to protect the student and his/her family from an invasion of privacy when collecting, retaining and disseminating student information and providing access to authorized persons. At no time will district employees access, utilize, or distribute personal information for private or commercial gain. Any violation of this policy is concurrently a violation of FERPA and as such, may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment by the board of directors of the Pottstown School District. District staff shall compile only those educational records mandated by federal and state laws and regulations. Page 1 of 2

46 216. STUDENT RECORDS - Pg. 2 SC 1532 Pol. 213, 215 In accordance with law, each district teacher shall prepare and maintain a record of the work and progress of each student, including the final grade and a recommendation for promotion or retention. 4. Guidelines The district's plan for compilation, retention, disclosure and security of student records shall provide for the following: 1. Informing parents/guardians and eligible students eighteen (18) years and older of their rights and the procedures to implement those rights, annually and upon enrollment. 2. Permitting appropriate access by authorized persons and officials, describing procedures for access, and listing copying fees. 3. Enumerating and defining the types, locations and persons responsible for student records maintained by the district. 4. Establishing guidelines for disclosure of information and data in student records. 5. Maintaining a record of access and release of information for each student's records. Pol. 800 SC 1305-A Pol. 250 Title 22 Sec Assuring appropriate retention and security of student records. 7. Transferring education records and appropriate disciplinary records to other school districts. Procedures for disclosure of student records shall apply equally to military recruiters and postsecondary institutions. Copies of the student records plan shall be submitted to the Department of Education, upon request of the Secretary. References: School Code 24 P.S. Sec A, 1306-A, 1402, 1409, 1532, 1533 State Board of Education Regulations 22 PA Code Sec. 4.52, 12.31, 12.32, 15.9 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g Family Educational Rights and Privacy, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations 34 CFR Part 99 Board Policy 213, 215, 216.1, 250, 800 Page 2 of 2

47 No. 251 SECTION: PUPILS POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT TITLE: HOMELESS STUDENTS ADOPTED: OCTOBER 20, 2014 REVISED: 251. HOMELESS STUDENTS 1. Authority SC 1306 Title 22 Sec U.S.C. Sec et seq 2. Definitions 42 U.S.C. Sec a The Board recognizes its obligation to ensure that homeless students have access to the same educational programs and services provided to other district students. The Board shall make reasonable efforts to identify homeless children within the district, encourage their enrollment, and eliminate existing barriers to their attendance and education, in compliance with federal and state law and regulations. The Board may waive policies, procedures and administrative regulations that create barriers for enrollment, attendance, transportation and success in school of homeless students, based on the recommendation of the Superintendent. Homeless students are defined as individuals lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, which include the following conditions: 1. Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing or economic hardship. 2. Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations. 3. Living in emergency, transitional or domestic violence shelters. 4. Abandoned in hospitals. 5. Awaiting foster care placement. 6. Living in public or private places not designed for or ordinarily used as regular sleeping accommodations for human beings. 7. Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, transportation stations or similar settings. 8. Living as migratory children in conditions described in previous examples. Page 1 of 4

48 251. HOMELESS STUDENTS - Pg Living as run-away children. 10. Abandoned or forced out of homes by parents/guardians or caretakers. 11. Living as school age school-aged parents in houses for school-aged parents if they have no other living accommodations. School of origin is defined as the school the student attended when permanently housed or the school in which the student was last enrolled. 3. Delegation of Responsibility 42 U.S.C. Sec The Board designates the Superintendent or his/her designee to serve as the district's liaison for homeless students and families. The district's liaison shall coordinate with: 1. Local service agencies that provide services to homeless children and youth and families. 2. Other school districts on issues of records transfer and transportation. 3. State and local housing agencies responsible for comprehensive housing affordability strategies. 42 U.S.C. Sec Guidelines 42 U.S.C. Sec U.S.C. Sec The district's liaison shall provide public notice of the educational rights of homeless students in schools, family shelters, and soup kitchens. Students shall not be discriminated against, segregated nor stigmatized based on their status as homeless. Enrollment/Placement To the extent feasible, and in accordance with the student's best interest, a homeless student shall continue to be enrolled in his/her school of origin while s/he remains homeless or until the end of the academic year in which s/he obtains permanent housing. Parents/Guardians of a homeless student may request enrollment in the school in the attendance area where the student is actually living or other schools. If a student is unaccompanied by a parent/guardian, the district liaison will consider the views of the student in determining where s/he will be enrolled. Page 2 of 4

49 251. HOMELESS STUDENTS - Pg U.S.C. Sec Pol. 200, 201, 203, 204, 209, 216 The selected school shall immediately enroll the student and begin instruction, even if the student is unable to produce records normally required for enrollment pursuant to district policies. However, the district may require a parent/guardian to submit contact information. The district liaison may contact the previous school for oral confirmation of immunizations, and the school shall request records from the previous district, pursuant to Board policy. If the district is unable to determine the student's grade level due to missing or incomplete records, the district shall administer tests or utilize appropriate means to determine the student's placement. If a dispute arises over school selection or enrollment, the student shall be immediately enrolled in the school in which enrollment is sought, pending resolution of the dispute. The parents/guardians shall be provided with a written explanation of the district's decision, their right to appeal and the procedures to use for the appeal. Services SC U.S.C. Sec Homeless students shall be provided services comparable to those offered to other district students including, but not limited to, transportation services; school nutrition programs; vocational programs and technical education; preschool programs; programs for students with limited English proficiency; and educational services for which students meet eligibility criteria, such as programs for disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and gifted and talented students. Transportation SC U.S.C. Sec U.S.C. Sec The district shall provide transportation for homeless students to their school of origin or the school they choose to attend within the school district. If the school of origin is outside district boundaries or homeless students live in another district but will attend their school of origin in this district, the school districts shall agree upon a method to apportion the responsibility and costs of the transportation with the district the student is attending. Unless otherwise authorized, the responsibility of cost shall be 50% shared with the district that the student lives in. Page 3 of 4

50 251. HOMELESS STUDENTS - Pg. 4 References: School Code 24 P.S. Sec State Board of Education Regulations 22 PA Code Sec , No Child Left Behind Act 20 U.S.C. Sec et seq. Education For Homeless Children 42 U.S.C. Sec et seq. Family Educational Rights and Privacy, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations 34 CFR Part 99 Guidelines for Enrollment of Homeless Children Federal Register, 67 Fed. Reg PA Education for Homeless Children and Youth State Plan Board Policy 000, 200, 201, 203, 204, 209, 216, 810 Page 4 of 4

51 No. 325 SECTION: EMPLOYEES POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT TITLE: DRESS AND GROOMING ADOPTED: OCTOBER 20, 2014 REVISED: 325. DRESS AND GROOMING 1. Authority Administrative, professional and support employees set an example in dress and grooming for students and the school community. Employees dress should reflect their professional status and encourage respect for authority in order to have a positive influence on the district s programs and operations. SC 510 The Board has the authority to specify reasonable dress and grooming requirements, within law, for all district employees to prevent an adverse impact on the educational programs and district operations. When assigned to district duties, employees shall be physically clean, neat, wellgroomed and dressed in a manner consistent with assigned job responsibilities. Employees shall be groomed so that their hair style does not cause a safety or health hazard. Designated support employees shall be required to wear a work uniform. 2. Delegation of Responsibility If an employee feels that an exception to this policy would enable him/her to carry out assigned duties more effectively, a request should be made to the immediate supervisor. References: School Code 24 P.S. Sec. 510 Page 1 of 1

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