November 15, 2016 Page 3817

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1 November 15, 2016 Page 3817 A Business Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Saucon Valley School District was held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in the High School Audion. Present were Directors Susan Baxter, Jack Dowling, Bryan Eichfeld, Edward Inghrim, Michael Karabin, Linda Leewright, Sandra Miller, Ralph Puerta and Mark Sivak. Also present were Monica McHale-Small, Assistant to the Superintendent, David Bonenberger, Board Secretary, and Mark Fitzgerald, District Solicitor. Monica McHale-Small was absent with prior notice. I. Call to the Order at 7:05 Michael Karabin, President, presiding II. III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance Recording of Attendance David Bonenberger, Secretary 9-present, 0-absent Motion to Approve Agenda V. Announcement of Executive Session November 15, 2016 Personnel and legal VI. VII. VIII. IX. Approval of Minutes - Director Dowling, seconded by Director Sivak moved to approve the minutes of October 25, Recognition - Michael Boreman Eagle Project at Saucon Valley High School Presentation - None Superintendent s Report Dr. Monica McHale-Small, Superintendent X. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors Agenda Items Only XI. XII. Presentation of Bills David Bonenberger A. General Expenditure $594, B. Cafeteria Expenditures $34, C. Health Benefits None D. Capital Projects None 1. Approve the above presentation of bills. Director Inghrim, seconded by Director Sivak moved to approve the Presentation of the Bills. Treasurer s Report - Edward Inghrim/David Bonenberger A. Cash Investment and Bond Activity None B. Condensed Board Summary Report None C. Capital Project Finance Report None D. Budget Transfers $4, E. Middle School Activity Report October 31, 2016 F. High School Activity Report None 1. Approve the above Treasurer s Report. Director Inghrim, seconded by Director Sivak moved to approve the Treasurer s Report.

2 Page 3818 November 15, 2016 A. Education 1. Approve the following mini grant sponsored by the Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovations: Description is attached. Paper Cranes Box 2. Approve the attached list of obsolete items. Director Miller, seconded by Director Sivak moved to approve Educational Items 1 & 2. B. Personnel A. Congratulations to the following professional employee on receiving tenure on November 25, 2016: Ryan McCann 1. Approve the following professional retirements effective at the end of the school year. (Names are listed in order received.) Jane Huston Kathy Rolek Theresa Weidner 2. Approve the resignation agreement of Ms. Tara Zampirri, HS/MS Family Consumer Science Teacher, effective November 15, Approve the retirement of Faye Kichline, Food Service, effective November 10, Approve first reading of the following job description: Elementary Associate Principal K-1 5. Approve the following high school co-curricular/extra duty positions for the school year: Co-Curricular/Extra Duty Mock Trial Genia Miller - $ Approve Jessica Figueroa as Part Time Food Service, at an hourly rate of $16.26, no benefits, effective November 16, Ms. Figueroa is replacing Kimberly Barndt who recently resigned. Director Miller, seconded by Director Sivak moved to approve the Personnel Items Approve Cody Luybli as a substitute Cafeteria Monitor, Non- Instructional Aide, and Secretarial/Clerical Substitute at an hourly rate of $9.99, no benefits, on call as needed basis, effective November 16, 2016.

3 November 15, 2016 Page Approve the following teacher substitutes: Dara Ackerman Elementary K-6 Michael Yoder SV Emergency Certified 9. Approve the following winter coaches: Boys Basketball Wouter Hendrix Assistant Coach Volunteer Girls Basketball Scott Guidos MS Assistant Coach $2, Approve the following Elementary After School Homework Club advisors. Homework club will begin on November 29, 2016 and run until May 11, Salary is $40 per hour for ½ hour per day (approximately 78 days). Not to exceed a total of $5,134 (Budgeted) Julie Bechtold Lisa Benza Jennifer Burkholder Vivian Demko Amanda Hicks Joanna Lemay Heidi Mullen Elizabeth Ravier Julie Southern 11. Approve the following producer/directors for 2016 Saucon Valley Fine Art s middle school fall production of Wizard of Oz: Chad Miller - Producer - $1,300 Gianna Beleno - Director - $3,000 Patrick Mertz - Technical Director - $1,000 Lauren Sakasitz - Vocal Director - $ Approve the attached conference/travel request(s). Director Miller, seconded by Director Sivak moved to approve the Personnel Items C. Facilities 1. Approve the attached list of obsolete items. 2. Accept and approve the vendor(s) for fuel oil for the school year as to be recommended by the Northampton/ Monroe/ Pike County Joint Purchasing Board and to be approved by the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors at the December 2016 regularly scheduled meeting. Director Inghrim, seconded by Director Sivak moved to approve the Facilities Items 1 & 2.

4 Page 3820 November 15, 2016 D. Finance 1. Approve the commitment of $11,733,255 by the Board of Directors from the fund balance of the General Fund of which $5,168,767 is for PSERS; post-retirement costs per GASB 45 in the amount of $2,564,488, $2,000,000 reserve for health care benefits, and Capital Improvements/Replacement in the amount of $2,000,000 retroactive to June 30, Motion to give the administration authorization to issue an RFP with participating school entities to engage the services of a consultant for the purposes of food procurement. Costs for such services shall be split amongst the participating entities. Director Inghrim, seconded by Director Sivak moved to approve the Finance Items 1 & 2. E. Community Outreach The next meeting of the Saucon Valley Partnership is scheduled for November 9, 2016, at 7 pm at Lower Saucon Township. F. Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School Jack Dowling and Bryan Eichfeld G. Colonial Intermediate Unit Sandra Miller H. PSBA Mark Sivak and Sandra Miller I. Hellertown/Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce Jack Dowling J. Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovation Sandra Miller K. Northampton Community College Susan Baxter L. New Business M. Old Business XIII. Citizen s Inquiries and Comments A.Rivers commented that there have been many reports of racist remarks. Students calling another student nigger or a Monica which means my nigger. A report of a teacher calling a student a nigger. He wants a plan for all of us to come together to prevent this from happening. R.Diggs Asked about the metrics to see if the plan the administration is putting into place is working. S.Ohene Commented that she understands the measures we are putting into place to educate the staff, but wants to know how it will trickle down to the children.

5 November 15, 2016 Page 3821 XIV. Announcements Future Meetings ~ December 6, pm Reorganization Meeting with Business Meeting Immediately Following Audion XV. Motion to Adjourn Meeting Director Dowling, seconded by Director Miller moved to adjourn the meeting. 7:50PM ATTEST: Secretary President