NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT One Education Plaza Nazareth, PA June 11, :30 p.m.

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1 NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT One Education Plaza Nazareth, PA June 11, :30 p.m. I. PRELIMINARIES: A. Call to Order B. An Executive Session was held prior to this meeting for personnel and legal matters C. Roll Call D. Pledge of Allegiance E. Approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 14, 2018, and the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2018 (To be approved at the third meeting of the month) F. Comments on Board Resolutions Only II. CORRESPONDENCE AND PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: A. At the current time, no items of correspondence have been received.. III. AREA UPDATES: A. Student Government Association Leaders (To be resumed in September) B. Building Principal Reports Building Principal Written Area Updates submitted for Review a. High School Mr. Davis b. Middle School Mr. Bauder c. Intermediate School Mr. Yanek d. Shafer Elementary Mr. Mudlock e. Butz Elementary Ms. Apruzzi f. Lower Nazareth Elementary Mr. Santos C. Board Committee Area Reports a. Career Institute of Technology Mr. Vasko/Ms. Mammana b. Intermediate Unit #20 Mr. Butz c. Education Program Committee - Dr. McGlynn/Dr. Resende 1. Technology Action Plan Presentations by K-12 Principals 1

2 d. Information Technology Committee - Mr. Vasko/Mr. Uelses 1. At the current time, there are no items to be presented. IV. EDUCATION PROGRAM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Assistant Superintendent s Report Dr. Resende Educational Program Written Report Submitted for Review 2. Educational Committee of the Board Report Dr. McGlynn 3. Technology Mr. Uelses - Written Area Update Submitted for Review 4. Technology Committee of the Board Report Mr. Vasko I move to approve the considerations as hereinafter described: A. Approve the following request/s for homebound education for: 1. Student CC effective April 2, B. Approve the following trip request/s for professional development from: 1. Currently, no requests have been received. C. Approve the following educational trip request/s from: 1. Currently, no request have been received. D. Approve the following internship request/s from: 1. Currently, no requests have been received. E. Approve the following Professional Development Students from East Stroudsburg University for field experience and student teaching: Valentina Gambina with Pat Nelson in grade 2 at Kenneth Butz Elementary School during Fall Valentina Gambina with Corinne Hinkel in Kindergarten at Kenneth Butz Elementary School during Spring Valentina Gambina with Pat Nelson in grade 2 at Kenneth Butz Elementary School during Spring Allyson Penna with Jess Hanson in grade 1 at Kenneth Butz Elementary School during Fall Allyson Penna with Jess Hanson in grade 1 at Kenneth Butz Elementary School during Spring Keirstan Wambold with Sara Smull in Kindergarten at Kenneth Butz Elementary School during Fall Keirstan Wambold with Sara Smull in Kindergarten at Kenneth Butz Elementary School during Spring The Federal Programs Report will be included with the final agenda documents. No Board action will be required on this particular item. 2

3 V. EDUCATION PROGRAM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTIONS: For Board Approval I move to approve the resolution (V.A.) as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. Approve the following Nazareth Area Intermediate School staff to serve as Power Users in Power User Groups (PUGS) for school year: a. Jason Markle b. Laura Fuller c. Adam Greger d. Tricia Feilbach e. Pam Lutte VI. FINANCIAL BOARD CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Business Administrator s Report Mr. Whiteleather 2. Audit and Finance Committee Report of the Board Mr. Butz I move to approve the considerations as hereinafter described: A. Ratification/Approval of Financial Reports - In conformity with provisions under the Public School Code and Series 700 of the Board Policy Manual, the Board at this time shall consider ratification/approval of current school district financial reports including the treasurer s report, all of which have been provided to the Board in advance of tonight s meeting and will be included in the official Minutes of this meeting. B. Ratification/Approval of Payment of Bills - At this time, the Board shall consider ratification/approval of all the bills paid from the school district s funds since the last regular meeting of the Board, as previously presented to the Board prior to tonight s meeting and will be included in the official Minutes of this meeting. C. Authorize the budget transfers, as per Section 609 of the Pennsylvania School Code, which have been previously presented to the Board, and will be included in the official Minutes of this meeting. 3

4 D. Approve the insurance renewals for the school year: Line of Coverage Coverage Applied Increase/ (Decrease) Property buildings/contents/playgrounds $ 115,020 $ 121,323 $ 6,303 TRIA Property damage caused by terrorism $ 3,824 included w/property Equipment Breakdown HVAC/mechanical breakdown damage $ 13,793 $ 14,328 $ 535 General Liability legal coverage, bodily injury (not students) $ 38,947 $ 41,650 $ 2,703 Crime volunteers, employee theft $ 1,803 included w/gen liability Commerical Auto district vehicles coverage $ 24,813 $ 25,159 $ 346 Excess Liability umbrella coverage (not law enforcement) $ 12,258 $ 13,269 $ 1,011 Law Enforcement Liability police department coverage $ 2,040 $ 2,608 $ 568 School Leaders Legal Liability directors and officers e/o coverage, IEPs $ 39,398 $ 38,315 $ (1,083) Athletic Insurance student athletics $ 85,927 $ 83,269 $ (2,658) Workers Comp employee injury $ 287,086 $ 319,423 $ 32,337 Cyber Risk Technology/Data Breach $ 11,673 $ 11,673 $ - Total $ 636,582 $ 671,017 $ 40,062 VII. FINANCIAL BOARD RESOLUTIONS: I move to approve the resolutions as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. At the current time, there are no resolutions for Board approval. VIII. PERSONNEL BOARD CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Personnel Dr. Riker 2. Board Personnel Committee Report Ms. Kalinoski I move to approve the considerations as hereinafter described: A. At the current time, there are no considerations for Board approval 4

5 IX. PERSONNEL BOARD RESOLUTIONS: I move to approve the resolution (IX.A.) For Board Approval through (IX.G.) as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. Approve the addition of the following to the appropriate substitute list, effective the first day of employment, or as otherwise listed, and pending receipt of all required paperwork: Additions: Heather Rissmiller Custodian B. Approve the following request/s for uncompensated leave from: 1. Currently, there are no request/s for uncompensated leave. C. Approve the following request/s for leaves of absences from: 1. Employee # 17/18-44, beginning approximately April 27, 2018 until the start of the school year. 2. Employee # 17/18-45, intermittent leave beginning approximately April 20, 2018 and ending approximately June 1, Employee # 17/18-46, beginning approximately April 23, 2018 and ending approximately June 6, D. Approve the following resignations from: 1. Currently, no resignations have been received. E. Accept the following retirements for: 1. Currently, no retirements have been received. F. Approve the hiring/transfer/change of position for the following personnel: 1. Change of position/increase in hours for Mary Hahn as a replacement Food Service Helper with an initial assignment at the Nazareth Area High School beginning with the first work day of the school year, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association. 2. Change of position/increase in hours for Kathy Lucas as a replacement Food Service Helper with an initial assignment at the Nazareth Area Intermediate School beginning with the first work day of the school year, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association. 3. Change of position/increase in hours for Bridget Blatz as a replacement Food Service Helper with an initial assignment at the Nazareth Area High School beginning with the first work day of the school year, and with other 5

6 terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association. 4. Hire Sarah Komosinski as a replacement Food Service Helper with an initial assignment at the Nazareth Area Intermediate School beginning with the first work day of the school year, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 5. Hire Nicole Leotta as a replacement Food Service Helper with an initial assignment at the Nazareth Area High School beginning with the first work day of the school year, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 6. Approve the appointment of Robert Bauder to Principal at the Nazareth Area Middle School effective July 1, 2018 at an annual salary of $115, Approve the appointment of Amy Tashner to Assistant Principal at the Nazareth Area High School effective July 1, 2018 at an annual salary of $97, Approve the re-appointment of Stuart Whiteleather as the Board Secretary for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, Approve the appointment of as the School District Treasurer for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, with no compensation. G. Approve the election for vacancies on the Northampton Community College Board of Trustees: Mr. Ronald L. Angle- Bangor Area School District Dr. Dean M. Donaher (Incumbent)- Bethlehem Area School District Dr. Karen Beck Pooley- Bethlehem Area School District Mr. Robert R. Fehnel (Incumbent)- Easton Area School District Mr. John Dally (replacement )- Pen Argyl School District Ms. Janis E. Krieger (Incumbent)- Wilson Area School District X. SUPPORT SERVICES CONSIDERATIONS: (Facilities and Operations, Transportation, Food Service, and Athletics) 1. Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education and Support Services Dr. Madson 2. Facilities and Operations Mr. Zemanick/Ms. Crane - Written Area Updates Submitted for Review 3. Facilities and Operations Committee of the Board Report Mr. Butz 4. Food Service Ms. Garr - Written Area Updates Submitted for Review 5. Food Service Committee of the Board Report Dr. Stubits 6

7 6. Transportation - Ms. Quinn 7. Transportation Committee of the Board Report - Mr. Vasko 8. Athletics Mr. Ramella - Written Area Update Submitted for Review 9. Athletic Committee of the Board Report Dr. McGlynn I move to approve the considerations as hereinafter described: A. The facility use request will be reviewed at the Support Services Meeting of June 18, and presented for approval at the June 26 Board Meeting. B. Approve the following athletic trip request/s from: 1. Currently, no requests have been received. XI. SUPPORT SERVICES RESOLUTIONS: (Facilities and Operations, Transportation, Food Service, and Athletics) I move to approve the resolutions as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call vote. A. At the current time, there are no resolutions for Board approval. XII. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT 1. Board Update Dr. Riker 2. Nazareth Area School District Board s Advisory Committee - TBD 3. Nazareth Area School District Liaison Committee - TBD 4. Ad Hoc Board Committees - (Updates, if necessary) XIII. OLD BUSINESS XIV. BRIEF COMMUNITY CORNER XV. NEW BUSINESS XVI. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS (Please see attached list) XVII. ADJOURNMENT 7

8 The following are upcoming meeting dates for June: 6/11/18 Board Meeting/Education and Technology Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Walter L. Peters Board Room 6/18/18 Board Meeting/Support Services Meeting/Audit and Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Walter L. Peters Board Room 6/18/18 Blue Eagle Education Foundation Meeting 6:30 p.m. North Campus Conference Room 6/26/18 Board Meeting/General 6:30 p.m. Please note: Personnel Committee may take place prior to, or after, the above meeting dates* 6:00 p.m. *Indicates meeting is a closed meeting. The following are upcoming meeting dates for July: 7/23/18 Board Meeting/General 6:30 p.m. Please note: Personnel Committee may take place prior to, or after, the above meeting dates* 6:00 p.m. *Indicates meeting is a closed meeting. 8