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1 May 22, 2018 Page 3977 A Business Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Saucon Valley School District was held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in the High School Audion. Present were Directors Susan Baxter, Cedric Dettmar, Bryan Eichfeld, Michael Karabin, Linda Leewright, Tracy Magnotta, Sandra Miller, Shamim Pakzad. Mark Sivak was absent with prior notice. Also present were Craig B. Butler, Superintendent, David Bonenberger, Business Manager, and Mark Fitzgerald, District Solicitor. I. Call to the Order at 7:05 Michael Karabin, President, presiding II. III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance Recording of Attendance 8-present, 1-absent (Sivak with prior notice) Motion to Approve Agenda Director Miller, seconded by Director Dettmar moved to approve the Agenda. V. Announcement of Executive Session May 22, 2018 Personnel Issues Involving Administrators and Discussion Regarding Superintendent Evaluation VI. VII. VIII. IX. Approval of Minutes Director Miller, seconded by Director Eichfeld moved to approve the minutes of April 24, Vote: 8-yes, 0-no, 1-absent (Sivak with prior notice) Recognition A. What s so Cool About Manufacturing Solar Technology, Inc. (Winner of Outstanding Creativity) Garrett Fong, Claire Holland, Katie Lohr, Joseph Moser, Julia Rose, Emma Szydlow, Nadia Villegas B. Reading Olympics Amanda Dettmar, Katie Lohr, Kaley Melendez, Kimberly Moser, Bela Silverman, Courtney Snyder, Nadia Villegas C. Inclusion group (Hosted the first Multicultural Potluck for over 250 people) Micaela Jebitsch, Kaley Melendez, Karen Morel, Nadia Villlegas D. High School SADD Students Harry Dale, Faith Luffy, Allison Martins, Kate McCormick, Brandon McIntosh, Ava Mondschein, Jenna Skillinge, Zoe Zaharakis E. High School Academic Seal Jason Gordon, art teacher and Nayoung Im for her art design Presentation A. Technology Department James Colbert, Pamela Dobson, Mike Hanssen Superintendent s Report Dr. Craig Butler, Superintendent Dr. Butler thanked the PTO for providing lunch to staff. The art display outside the Audion is part of the high school art show and he is impressed by the work they are doing. Dr. Butler commented on a meeting with counselors and stake holders on issues related to mental health & school safety. He has reached out to local agencies and there is another meeting scheduled. Partnerships are being develop with a greater emphasis and effort into coordinated mental health services in the area if identification, prevention and intervention. A Math pathways meeting will be on June 5 in the middle school LGI at 6pm. A transition meeting was held for 5 th grade children and parents. The annual District report will be given out at the next Board meeting.

2 Page 3978 May 22, 2018 X. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors Agenda Items Only XI. XII. Presentation of Bills David Bonenberger A. General Expenditures $667, B. Cafeteria Expenditures $48, C. Health Benefits $374, D. Capital Projects $68, Approve the above presentation of bills. Director Miller, seconded by Director Dettmar moved to approve the Presentation of the Bills. Treasurer s Report - Mark Sivak/David Bonenberger A. Cash Investment and Bond Activity B. Condensed Board Summary Report C. Capital Project Finance Report D. Budget Transfers $2, E. Middle School Activity Report April 30, 2018 F. High School Activity Report April 30, Approve the above Treasurer s Report. Director Miller, seconded by Director Magnotta moved to approve the Treasurer s Report. A. Education A. Elementary Math Programming Director Dettmar, seconded by Director Baxter, of the Academic and Personnel Committee, made a recommendation to the board to approve the Math in Focus 2018 edition program for grades K-4. Vote: 4-yes, 0-no 1. Approve the 2018 Summer Learning Academy. Program will run July 9 th through July 26 th (Monday-Thursday). Cost is $135 per course. 2. Approve the first review of the following textbook: (in budget) Course Title AP Chemistry Textbook Title Chemistry 10 th Edition Cost Per Book $ Number of Books Not to exceed 18 books Total Cost $3,094.88

3 May 22, 2018 Page Approve the attached agreement with Jostens, Inc. for the High School yearbook. 4. Approve the change to the school calendar making Thursday, June 7 th an early dismissal for all students. 5. Approve the adoption of the attached 2018 copyright version of the Math in Focus program for students K-4 at the Saucon Valley Elementary School. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt at a cost of $227, Approve the attached list of obsolete textbooks. 7. Approve the following st Century Excellence Grant sponsored by the Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovations: Elementary Literacy Week Director Dettmar, seconded by Director Baxter moved to approve Education Items 1 7. B. Personnel A. Elementary Musical Director/Producer B. High School Fall Play Director/Producer Both items will go back to the committee for further discussion 1. Approve the following retirements: Gerald Demko, non-instructional paraprofessional, effective June 9, {{ Sherwood Stauffer, full-time transportation, effective July 1, 2018 Larry Brown, full-time transportation, effective July 1, 2018 Jim Harhart, full-time transportation, effective May 4, Approve the following resignation: Herbert Payung, high school music teacher, effective August 2, Approve the following maternity leaves: Melissa Maynard, high school English teacher, effective approximately August 24, Mrs. Maynard use 12 weeks of FMLA time off and remaining weeks unpaid. Mrs. Maynard will return to her teaching duties on January 18, 2019 or on the in-service day prior to the beginning of the second semester.

4 Page 3980 May 22, 2018 Jennifer Straub, fifth grade teacher, effective approximately May 25, Mrs. Straub will use sick days for the remainder of the school year. Mrs. Straub will return to her teaching duties on January 22, 2019 due to her fall sabbatical. 4. Approve Amy Braxmeier as acting special education director effective May 7, 2018 until a replacement is found. Ms. Braxmeier is replacing the special education director, who recently resigned. 5. Approve Heidi Mullen as acting middle school assistant principal effective May 7, 2018 through June 12, She will receive $1,000 stipend. Ms. Mullen is replacing Amy Braxmeier, who will be acting special education director during this time. 6. Approve the following long term substitutes: Elizabeth Haller as kindergarten long term substitute. Her position has been extended until the end of the school year. Her base salary is $50,882 (B, Step 1), which will be prorated for number of days worked. Ms. Haller is replacing Heidi Mullen, who will be middle school assistant principal during this time. Isabel McPeak as first grade long term substitute beginning May and to continue until approximately November 1, Her base salary is $50,882 (B, Step 1), which will be prorated for number of days worked. Ms. McPeak is replacing Lauren Souilliard, who will be on maternity leave during this time. 7. Approve the request for a compensated professional sabbatical leave for Jennifer Straub, fifth grade teacher, for study for the 2018 fall semester. 8. Approve the request for an FMLA leave for Stephanie Hand, second grade teacher, beginning April 30, 2018 and continue through May 25, Ms. Hand will return to her teaching duties on May 29, Approve Melissa Santley as a full time custodian at an hourly rate of $24.40, with benefits per the current Educational Support Professionals Contract, effective May 23, She is replacing Michael Gerstenberg who recently retired. 10. Approve the following 2018 elementary school summer learning academy teachers. SLA will run from July 9 th through July 26 th. All positions are based on subscription rate of students and are selfsustaining.

5 May 22, 2018 Page 3981 Elementary Ms. Stephanie Hand Math Mrs. Heather Borger Reading 11. Approve the following to be employed as District Summer Workers for 2018 at an hourly rate of $10, no benefits, not to exceed 40 days of employment. (Subject to budget approval) Custodial Annette Kacerik, Dale Frankenfield, Betty Fenstermacher, Rachel Kade, Noreen Fernandez, Douglas Thompson, Brenda Bohlen, Mary Seip, Erin Reynolds, Michael Buddock, Paul Mickleson Transportation Ginger Hill, Jessica Lehr, Lauren Polak, Christian D Angelo Maintenance Thomas Polak, Jakob Bredbenner 12. Approve the days without pay for Gina Savant, elementary paraprofessional for June 1 st and June 6 th, She has previously used all her personal days. 13. Approve the attached Compensation and Benefits Plan for the Educational Support Staff effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, Approve Lauren Kerbin, Lauren Kachmarsky and Claire Cassellia, to do the sound and lighting for the High School Graduation at an hourly rate of $12.00, no benefits. 15. Approve the following additional homebound instructor. Salary is $40 per hour. Mike Yodor 16. Approve the attached conference/travel requests. Director Miller, seconded by Director Dettmar moved to approve Personnel Items C. Facilities 1. Approve the attached quote for replacement of the dishwasher in the campus kitchen to come from Fund Balance. Director Eichfeld, seconded by Director Dettmar moved to approve Facilities Item 1.

6 Page 3982 May 22, Approve the attached quote for repair of the movable LGI wall in the High School auditorium. Director Eichfeld, seconded by Director Miller moved to approve Facilities Item 2. D. Finance Budget Timeline for the School Year May 31, District Deadline to adopt the proposed final budget and upload the signed Certification of Use of PDE-2028 into the Consolidated Financial Reporting System application. June 10, 2018 (20 days prior to final budget adoption deadline) District Deadline to make the Proposed Final Budget available for public inspection on PDE June 20, 2018 (10 days prior to final budget adoption deadline) District Deadline to offer public notice of its intent to adopt the final budget. June 30, 2018 (annual deadline) District Deadline to adopt the final budget. A. Discussion of Budget 1. Approve Mark Sivak to serve as Treasurer of the Saucon Valley School District, effective July 1, 2017 to June 30, Director Miller, seconded by Director Dettmar moved to approve Finance Item Approve the attached agreement with Fox Rothschild LLP as Solicitor for the Saucon Valley School District for the school year in accordance with the May 1, 2018 retainer agreement. Director Miller, seconded by Director Baxter moved to approve Finance Item Approve the attached contract with Evolve Insurance Advisors effective July 1, Director Miller, seconded by Director Baxter moved to approve Finance Item Approve the alternate method of billing for the Northampton Community College for the fiscal year July 1, 2018 to June 30, Director Miller, seconded by Director Eichfeld moved to approve Finance Item 4.

7 May 22, 2018 Page Approve the attached resolution for elimination of the Saucon Valley School District Per Capita Tax effective July 1, 2018 for the school year. Director Leewright, seconded by Director Eichfeld moved to approve Finance Item Approve the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 in the total amount of $12,151, Saucon Valley s portion is $652,947.00, a decrease of $41,596 from Director Miller, seconded by Director Dettmar moved to approve Finance Item Approve the attached agreement with Catapult Health, LLC. Director Miller, seconded by Director Dettmar moved to approve Finance Item Approve the attached Stipulation of Counsel. Director Miller, seconded by Director Eichfeldr moved to approve Finance Item 8. E. Community Outreach The next meeting of the Saucon Valley Partnership is scheduled for June 13, 2018 at 7 pm at Lower Saucon Township. The Partnership is looking for grants for ADA sidewalks and may come to the District for $2, if they can t find grant money. F. Academic and Personnel Committee Tracy Magnotta G. Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School Cedric Dettmar and Bryan Eichfeld 1. Approve Bryan Eichfeld and Wally Zimpfer as representatives to the Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School Authority. Previous representatives were Bryan Eichfeld and Wally Zimpfer. Director Miller, seconded by Director Magnotta moved to approve Bethlehem Area Vo- Tech School Item 1. H. Colonial Intermediate Unit Sandra Miller

8 Page 3984 May 22, 2018 I. PSBA Mark Sivak and Sandra Miller 1. Approve Mark Sivak and Sandra Miller as delegates to the 2018 PSBA Delegate Assembly on October 19, Director Pakzad, seconded by Director Magnotta moved to approve PSBA Item 1. J. Hellertown/Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce Tracy Magnotta K. Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovation Tracy Magnotta L. Northampton Community College Susan Baxter M. New Business N. Old Business I. Citizen s Inquiries and Comments None II. Announcements Future Meetings ~ June 12, pm Business Meeting Audion June 26, pm Business Meeting Audion III. Motion to Adjourn Meeting Director Miller, seconded by Director Eichfeld moved to adjourn the meeting. Vote: 8-yes, 0-no, 1 absent (Sivak, with prior notice) 9:00PM ATTEST: Secretary President