1. Call to Order by President School Board Agenda Kutztown Area School District Monday, August 21, 2017-7:30 p.m. High School Library 2. Roll Call by Secretary 3. Approval of Minutes a. August 7, 2017 School Board Meeting b. August 14, 2017 Special Board Meeting 4. Treasurer s Report a. General Fund 5. Approval of Bills for Payment a. Ratification - General Account (including Manual Checks) $2,431,315.62 b. Approval - General Account $860,234.70 c. Approval - Construction Account $1,024,065.32 6. Communications and Reports a. Superintendent s Report b. Board Committee Reports 7. New Business a. Personnel b. 2017-18 District Goals c. Special Ed Contract d. IDEA Funding Agreement e. Agreement for Audit Service f. Bus/Van Routes g. BCIU Behind-the-Wheel Program h. Assessment Appeal Resolution i. District Dentist j. Policy 707: Use of School Facilities k. BCIU Flight Team Agreement l. Conference Request m. Field Hockey Cooperative Sponsorship n. KidsPeace Agreement o. Glad Tidings Lease Renewal p. Introduction of New Business by Board Members q. Public Comment 8. Discussion Items 9. Informational Items a. Condensed II Board Summary Report - 7/31/17 10. Upcoming Public Meetings/Informative Dates August 28 Facilities Committee Meeting 6:00 PM HS Library August 28 Extra Curricular Committee Meeting 7:00 PM HS Library September 5 Workshop Board Meeting 7:30 PM Greenwich Elementary 11. Adjournment Kutztown Area School District does not discriminate in our educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classi policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX may be obtained by contacting the school district. EOE.
ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS a. PERSONNEL It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve the following personnel items: 1. The approval of Amy Boyer as a long-term substitute business teacher at the high school effective August 15, 2017 through June 7, 2018 or the end of the 2017-2018 school year, at a rate of $100 per day for days 1-20, $110 per day for days 21-45, and the balance at Bachelor s, Step 1, of the KATA/KASD contract. 2. The approval of the following Eshelman bus/van drivers for the 2017-2018 school year, effective August 16, 2017: Amber G. Bungo Judith E. Deboer Reuben S. Sweigart Carrie L. Reigel Kristen George Keshia M. Hartzell Matthew F. Thomas Margarete B. Hottenstein Melanie A. Ellis Sherri L. Reinert Stephanie L. Hugo Reandall A. Bailey Sandra L. Narducci Peggy S. Weil Kathryn E. Widenhammer Leon A. Balthaser Jennette L. Reynolds Sharon L. Trout Steven E. Fritz Daniel J. Pauley Melanie J. Querio Barbara A. Garnder 7. The approval of the following Eshelman substitute/trip drivers for the 2017-2018 school year, effective August 16, 2017: Christine M. Battin William F. Brobst Berardo Ferretti Mark A. George Huntsinger, Craig W. James M. Keller John P. O Brien Steven D. Rechart Carsten A. Sheppard Gerald A. Trate Sandra L. Wixon b. 2017-18 DISTRICT GOALS - It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve the District Goals for the 2017-18 school year per the attached. c. SPECIAL ED CONTRACT It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of School Directors approve the Agreement with BCIU to provide Special Education Services to the District during the 2017-18 school year per the attached. d. IDEA FUNDING AGREEMENT - It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of School Directors approve the Agreement with BCIU to distribute IDEA funds to our District per the attached. e. AGREEMENT FOR AUDITING SERVICES - It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of School Directors approve extending the services of Herbein + Company, Inc. to provide annual audit services to our District through 6/30/19 per the attached. f. BUS/VAN ROUTES - It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve the bus and van routes for the 2017-2018 school year, and to allow the transportation coordinator and/or designee to make any necessary changes to the existing routes as deemed appropriate throughout the 2017-2018 school year, with exception of changes that involve additional costs or the complete deletion of a route. g. BCIU BEHIND-THE-WHEEL PROGRAM - It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve permission for the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) to provide Behind-the-Wheel instruction to district students that register for the program for 2017-2018 school year.. h. ASSESSMENT APPEAL RESOLUTION - It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve the Assessment Appeal Resolution per the attached. i. DISTRICT DENTIST - It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve Dr. Alan J. Robertson, DDS, as the School District Dentist at a cost of $5.00 per student exam for the 2017-18 school year. j. POLICY 707: USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES - It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve the first reading of Policy 707 Use of School Facilities. k. BCIU FLIGHT TEAM AGREEMENT - It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve the BCIU Flight Team Agreement for the 2017-18 school year per the attached. l. CONFERENCE REQUEST - It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve employee #1753 to attend the NAfME All National Music Festival on November 26-29n 2017 in Orlando, FL,, at a cost of $1,374.05. Kutztown Area School District does not discriminate in our educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classi policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX may be obtained by contacting the school district. EOE.
m. FIELD HOCKEY COOPERATIVE SPONSORSHIP - It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve entering into a field hockey cooperative sponsorship for KASD middle school students with Brandywine Heights Area School District being the host school for the 2017-2018 school year. Our district is responsible for transportation of KASD students participating in the program. n. KIDSPEACE AGREEMENT - It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve the agreement with KidsPeace National Centers, Inc. for private academic programs for the period of August 28, 2017 (or the date of admission) through June 6, 2018 (or the end of the 2017-2018 school year), at a cost of $161.53 per day (no change in rate from last year). o. GLAD TIDINGS LEASE RENEWAL - It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of School Directors approve the renewal of the lease with Glad Tidings Church for space at Kutztown Area Middle School on Sunday mornings for the period 9/8/17-9/7/18. p. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS BY BOARD MEMBERS q. PUBLIC COMMENT Kutztown Area School District does not discriminate in our educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classi policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX may be obtained by contacting the school district. EOE.
Minutes of the KUTZTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Directors Meeting Monday, August 7, 2017, 7:30 p.m. The Board of Directors of Kutztown Area School District met for a regular board meeting on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., at the Kutztown Area High School, pursuant to due notice to board members and the public. Present Absent Also Present Call to Order Welcome Minutes Superintendent s Report Personnel Randy Burch, Al Darion, Michael Hess, Caecilia Holt, Jim Shrawder, Charles Shurr, Carl Ziegler Eric Johnson, Karl Nolte George Fiore, David Miller, Rikki DeVough, Matthew Link, Scott Hand, Barry Flicker, Erin Anderson, James Brown, Chris Nelson, John Noll, Maurice Connor, Christopher Smith, Carol Schulley, Alyssa Wingenfield The meeting was called to order at 7:27 p.m. by President Ziegler. President Ziegler opened the meeting with a moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. He asked everyone to sign the attendance book and mark the topic of comment next to his/her name. He requested that anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item please raise his/her hand to be recognized. He indicated that this meeting was being tape recorded. Motion made by Randy Burch, seconded by Karl Nolte, to approve the Minutes of the July 17, 2017 School Board meeting. Roll call vote: Yes 5 No 0 N/A 2 (Shurr, Ziegler) Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Kutztown Good News McClure Presentation Stadium Renovation Motion made by Michael Hess, seconded by Randy Burch, to approve the following personnel items: 1. The approval of Amy Boyer as a long-term substitute business teacher at the high school effective August 15, 2017 through June 7, 2018 or the end of the 2017-2018 school year, at a rate of $100 per day for days 1-20, $110 per day for days 21-45, and the remainder at Bachelor s, Step 1, of the KATA/KASD contract. 2. The approval of Karen Manwiller as a full-time special education paraeducator at Kutztown Elementary School, effective August 28, 2017, at a rate of $10.98 per hour. 3. The approval of Ryan Williams as a food/mail delivery and maintenance employee, effective August 8, 2017 at a rate of $13.59 per hour. 4. The approval of Brian Barrell as a part-time (no benefits) KASD van driver, effective August 8, 2017, at a rate of $13.20 per hour. 5. The approval of the following classroom aides/paraeducators as substitute teachers for the 2017-2018 school year at a rate of $100 per day for days 1-20 and $110 per day for days 21 and thereafter: Nora E. Bullock Nichole M. DeLong Kerri M. Erb Cathy S. Padasak Patricia G. Peluso Amy J. Pettit Margaret K. Sharp Alison J. VanDuren Kimberly S. Moyer-Bercaw Julie A. Weaknecht Felicia Lochery Linda Schroeder 6. The approval of an unpaid family medical leave (FMLA)/child-rearing leave for employee #926 commencing on or around October 30, 2017 through January 18, 2018 or the end of the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year. All Personnel are Approved Pending the District's Receipt of All Mandated Credentials Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Investment Grade Motion made by Randy Burch, seconded by Michael Hess, to approve the McClure Company to engage in an Investment Grade Kutztown Area School District does not discriminate in our educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district. EOE.
Audit Audit (IGA) of the Kutztown Area School District facilities at no expense to the District. Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Superintendent Evaluation and Compensation Motion made by Al Darion, seconded by Jim Shrawder, to approve the 2017-2018 salary for Dr. George, F. Fiore of $163,525 as superintendent, effective July 1, 2017. The new salary is based on a commendable performance rating in the recently completed annual review by the Board of School Directors. Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Conference Motion made by Al Darion, seconded by Jim Shrawder, to approve employee #1420 to attend the PA State Principal s Requests Conference on October 14-16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, PA, at a cost of $979. Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Adjournment Motion made by Al Darion, seconded by Caecilia Holt, to approve employee #1650 to attend the Great Minds Institute on August 17-19, 2017 in New York, NY at a cost of $967.79. Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Motion made by Jim Shrawder, seconded by Randy Burch, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted by, Rikki L. DeVough School Board Secretary Kutztown Area School District does not discriminate in our educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district. EOE.
Minutes of the KUTZTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Directors Meeting Monday, August 14, 2017, 7:00 p.m. The Board of Directors of Kutztown Area School District met for a special board meeting on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., at the Kutztown Area High School, pursuant to due notice to board members and the public. Present Absent Also Present Call to Order Welcome Minutes Superintendent s Report Personnel Randy Burch, Al Darion, Michael Hess, Caecilia Holt, Jim Shrawder, Charles Shurr, Carl Ziegler, Karl Nolte Eric Johnson George Fiore, Matthew Link, Scott Hand, Barry Flicker, Deb Barnes, Erin Anderson, James Brown, Chris Nelson, John Noll, Maurice Connor, Christopher Smith, Carol Schulley, Alyssa Wingenfield The meeting was called to order at 7:27 p.m. by President Ziegler. President Ziegler opened the meeting with a moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. He asked everyone to sign the attendance book and mark the topic of comment next to his/her name. He requested that anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item please raise his/her hand to be recognized. He indicated that this meeting was being tape recorded. Motion made by Randy Burch, seconded by Karl Nolte, to approve the Minutes of the July 17, 2017 School Board meeting. Roll call vote: Yes 5 No 0 N/A 2 (Shurr, Ziegler) Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Kutztown Good News McClure Presentation Stadium Renovation Motion made by Michael Hess, seconded by Randy Burch, to approve the following personnel items: 1. The approval of Amy Boyer as a long-term substitute business teacher at the high school effective August 15, 2017 through June 7, 2018 or the end of the 2017-2018 school year, at a rate of $100 per day for days 1-20, $110 per day for days 21-45, and the remainder at Bachelor s, Step 1, of the KATA/KASD contract. 2. The approval of Karen Manwiller as a full-time special education paraeducator at Kutztown Elementary School, effective August 28, 2017, at a rate of $10.98 per hour. 3. The approval of Ryan Williams as a food/mail delivery and maintenance employee, effective August 8, 2017 at a rate of $13.59 per hour. 4. The approval of Brian Barrell as a part-time (no benefits) KASD van driver, effective August 8, 2017, at a rate of $13.20 per hour. 5. The approval of the following classroom aides/paraeducators as substitute teachers for the 2017-2018 school year at a rate of $100 per day for days 1-20 and $110 per day for days 21 and thereafter: Nora E. Bullock Nichole M. DeLong Kerri M. Erb Cathy S. Padasak Patricia G. Peluso Amy J. Pettit Margaret K. Sharp Alison J. VanDuren Kimberly S. Moyer-Bercaw Julie A. Weaknecht Felicia Lochery Linda Schroeder 6. The approval of an unpaid family medical leave (FMLA)/child-rearing leave for employee #926 commencing on or around October 30, 2017 through January 18, 2018 or the end of the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year. All Personnel are Approved Pending the District's Receipt of All Mandated Credentials Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Investment Grade Motion made by Randy Burch, seconded by Michael Hess, to approve the McClure Company to engage in an Investment Grade Audit Audit (IGA) of the Kutztown Area School District facilities at no expense to the District. Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Kutztown Area School District does not discriminate in our educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district. EOE.
Superintendent Evaluation and Compensation Motion made by Al Darion, seconded by Jim Shrawder, to approve the 2017-2018 salary for Dr. George, F. Fiore of $163,525 as superintendent, effective July 1, 2017. The new salary is based on a commendable performance rating in the recently completed annual review by the Board of School Directors. Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Conference Motion made by Al Darion, seconded by Jim Shrawder, to approve employee #1420 to attend the PA State Principal s Requests Conference on October 14-16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, PA, at a cost of $979. Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Adjournment Motion made by Al Darion, seconded by Caecilia Holt, to approve employee #1650 to attend the Great Minds Institute on August 17-19, 2017 in New York, NY at a cost of $967.79. Roll call vote: Yes 7 No 0 Absent 2 (Johnson, Nolte) Motion carried. Motion made by Jim Shrawder, seconded by Randy Burch, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted by, Rikki L. DeVough School Board Secretary Kutztown Area School District does not discriminate in our educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district. EOE.