DRAFT NOT APPROVED BY THE BOARD QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS District Services Center, 100 Commerce Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951 Minutes of the Thursday, January 6, 2011 Regular Meeting I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:08 PM President Wackerman called the meeting to order with a quorum present as indicated in the roll call below. II. III. FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL: Board of School Directors Present Absent Mr. Dean Wackerman, President Mrs. Kathy Mosley, Vice President Mr. George Dager Mrs. Mr. Robert Smith Mr. Zane Stauffer Mr. Paul R. Stepanoff Mrs. Nancy B. Tirjan Mrs. Kelly L. Van Valkenburgh Dr. Lisa Andrejko, Superintendent (Non-voting Member) Mrs. Alice K. Bishop, Non-Member Secretary Others Present Ms. Nancianne Edwards, Director of Human Resources Mr. Christopher Harrington, Director of Technology, Assessment and Data Analysis Mrs. Kathy Metrick, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Robert Riegel, CPA, Business Administrator/Treasurer IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May I have a motion to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2010 meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Quakertown Community School District. Kelly L. Van Valkenburgh 1
V. PRESIDENT S OPENING REMARKS President Wackerman thanked the audience for coming to the meeting. He asked Mr. Jim Parsons to serve as Guest Director for tonight s meeting. He described the new procedures for public comment. He will allow non-agenda items to be presented during the early public comment period for two minutes only. At the end of the meeting he will allow three minutes during Public Comment for any topic of discussion. The President will engage in dialogue during public comment. President Wackerman announced that an executive session was held prior to tonight s meeting to discuss negotiations. VI. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Anti-Bullying Dr. Andrejko explained that anti-bullying was the topic of discussion at the Parent Council Meeting on Monday, January 3. She described the anti-bullying efforts and programs that are currently in place in the school district. Board discussion ensued. 1 st Look at the 2011-2012 Budget Dr. Andrejko presented the first look at the budget including the budget calendar: Preliminary Budget approval will be on February 10, the Proposed Budget will be presented for approval on April 28, with the Final Budget approval on June 9. Dr. Andrejko asked the board for direction for the preliminary budget figures which must be approved in February. She reminded the board that this is a first look. Discussion ensued on the fund balance and the PSERS reserve funds. Mr. Riegel recommended a target of 4% fund balance. This would allow the district to use the exceptions in Act 1. Board discussion ensued. The board agreed to the target of 4% fund balance for the Preliminary Budget with the understanding that administration will work to reduce the budget. Board discussion ensued on middle school start time. President Wackerman stated that the board will discuss ways to accommodate the earlier start time at their next work session. UPPER BUCKS COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL Mrs. Martin reported on the current happenings at the technical school. QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION The next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 3, 3:45 pm, location to be determined. The BJ s fundraiser profit was $1220. The golf tournament is scheduled for Saturday, May 21. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Kelly L. Van Valkenburgh will submit the legislative priorities by January 14. 2
VII. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION (Possible Executive Session) A. PUBLIC/BOARD PRESIDENT DIALOGUE Susan Cook, Richland Township addressed the board regarding the start time at the middle school. Mr. Wackerman commented on Ms. Cook s comments. B. FISCAL CONSENT AGENDA 1. BILLS The bills presented for Board approval are chargeable against the funds and the accounts indicated. The list of bills has been made available for your review prior to the meeting. They are chargeable against the funds and accounts indicated in the amount of $5,349,307.35. 2. TREASURER'S REPORT The treasurer's report for the month ending November 30, 2010 has been made available for your review prior to the meeting. The Business Services Department is recommending the Board approve this report. 3. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS We are recommending the Board authorize the Business Administrator to solicit bids for the 2011-2012 school year for the following items: - Athletic and Phys. Ed. Supplies - Athletic and Phys. Ed. Equipment - Art Supplies - Custodial Supplies - General Supplies - Paper Supplies - Furniture and Equipment 4. ACKNOWLEDGE (PDE) APPROVAL OF PLANCON K The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approval letter relative to Plancon K, Project Refinancing, for the Issuance of General Obligation Note, Series of 2006 to Refund a Portion of General Obligation Note, Series A of 1996 has been received. We are recommending that the Board acknowledge receipt of this approval. 5. RESOLUTION FOR FACSIMILE SIGNATURES At the request of the QNB, our depository of funds, we are requesting that the following resolution be adopted to establish the authorized facsimile signature for all school accounts. 3
Resolution WHEREAS, the Quakertown Community School District, at its December 6, 2010 Board Meeting, did elect to office, Dean Wackerman, as President of the Board of School Directors; RESOLVED, that the Quakertown Community School District hereby authorizes and directs the QNB to accept as a replacement for the office of President, the facsimile signature of Dean Wackerman; and further RESOLVED, that the Quakertown Community School District hereby authorizes and directs QNB to temporarily accept the existing facsimile plate, including the signature of until such time as the facsimile signature of Dean Wackerman is prepared and delivered; and further RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator prepare and deliver to the QNB the necessary documents evidencing this change. 6. APPROVAL LOCAL ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION TA ASSISTANCE (LERTA) AGREEMENT WITH QUAKERTOWN BOROUGH The Administration recommends approval of the LERTA agreement with Quakertown Borough which has been reviewed by our solicitor. May I have a motion to adopt the above fiscal items. Nancy B. Tirjan Zane R. Stauffer 7. PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AGREEMENT The Business Services Department is requesting approval of a new contract with Levy School Bus Company commencing July 1, 2011 in the form of a four year agreement with two extension years with an annual increase at the average of the December CPI (Philadelphia CPI-U) and the base index promulgated for the school year by the Pennsylvania Department of Education under Section 333(L) of the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 Index). May I have a motion to approve the pupil transportation service agreement as presented. Discussion: Nancy B. Tirjan Mr. Riegel worked with Levy School Bus Company 4
to agree on a reasonable contract in exchange for an additional year on the contract. C. PERSONNEL 1. LEAVES a. Jolene Miga Supervisor Unpaid Family Medical Leave Effective: November 15, 2010, November 16, 2010, November 22, 2010 and November 23, 2010 (1/2 day) b. Rebecca Pallone Teacher Family Medical Leave Effective: November 30, 2010 to February 22, 2011 c. Mary Marrow Nurse Assistant Family Medical Leave Effective: December 10, 2010 to March 7, 2011 d. Mindy Adams Teacher Family Medical Leave and Child-rearing Leave Effective: January 20, 2011 to June 14, 2011 2. EMPLOYMENT Temporary Professional Employee Tiffany Frentzen Teacher Effective: January 3, 2011 Education: Gwynedd Mercy College Home: Fountainville Salary: $43,745 prorated Long Term Substitute Teacher Katlynn A. Hunsicker Teacher Effective: January 3, 2011 for the Remainder of the 2010-2011 School Year Only Education: Kutztown University Home: Allentown Salary: $39,370 pro-rated Classified Employees a. David L. Pritts Part-time Category B Custodian Effective: December 13, 2010 Rate of Pay: $12.05 b. Donald S. Wrecsics Part-time Category B Custodian Effective: December 14, 2010 Rate of Pay: $12.05 3. CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS TENURE Catherine Flanley Effective August 16, 2010 5
4. APPOINTMENTS a. Richard Scott Interim Head Softball Coach Senior High School Effective: 2010-2011 School Year Only Rate of Pay: $3,198.01 b. Jason Anderson Head Girls Track Coach Senior High School - Effective: 2010-2011 School Year Rate of Pay: $3,883.29 c. Vincent Rosanelli Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Strayer Middle School Effective: 2010-2011 School Year Rate of Pay: $1,421.34 5. ADDITIONS TO THE 2010-2011 PROFESSIONAL SUBSTITUTE LIST Marc Benson James Blaukovitch Matthew J. Dilts Jamie Elstner Denise M. Glick Larry W. Glick Susan B. Hoffman Erica R. Rittenhouse Noelle Sabutis Desiree Smietana Trudy M. Yoder 6. ADDITION TO CUSTODIAN SUBSTITUTE LIST Jerry Benner 7. RESIGNATIONS a. Patricia Blair-Sabol Grade 10 Class Co-Advisor Senior High School Effective: November 22, 2010 b. Edward Pfenninger Head Girls Tennis Coach and Head Boys Tennis Coach Senior High School Effective: December 9, 2010 RESOLVED THAT, subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable agreements which are ratified or affirmed herewith, the Quakertown Community School district approves the personnel items as presented. May I have a motion to adopt the above resolution and approve the personnel items as recommended. George Dager 6
D. POLICY AND PROGRAMS 1. APPROVE ADDITION TO CLASS OF 2010 Heather L. Myers has successfully completed the requirements for graduation, and we are recommending her name be added to the list of graduates of the Class of 2010. May I have a motion to add Heather L. Myers to the list of graduates of the Class of 2010. Kelly L. Van Valkenburgh George Dager VIII. INFORMATION ITEMS COMMUNICATION Mr. Wackerman announced that the board meetings will end by 10:00 pm. He announced that five board seats are open for election this year. PUBLIC COMMENTS Manuel Alfonso, Milford Township addressed the board regarding teacher salaries. He gave the board members a handout. He addressed the board about bullying in the schools. Dr. Donahue, Milford Township addressed the board regarding the early start at the middle school. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS CALENDARS Thursday, January 27, 2011 6:00 pm Work Session 7:00 pm Regular Voting Meeting District Services Center Thursday, February 10, 2011 6:00 pm Work Session 7:00 pm Regular Voting Meeting District Services Center I. ADJOURNMENT May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting. Kelly L. Van Valkenburgh Motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:53 PM Dean Wackerman, Board President Alice K. Bishop, Board Secretary 7