KENNETT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Summary of School Board Meeting September 10, 2018

The following is a summary of the actions taken at the meeting of the Board of School Directors To review the full minutes and any attachments, contact the Superintendent’s Office at 610.444.6602

MODIFICATION OF The Board approved the modification of the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021 THE COLLECTIVE Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Kennett Consolidated BARGAINING School District and the Kennett Education Association. AGREEMENT Kennett Middle School

New Positions a. Football Coach 70 Points b. Football Coach – Assistant 49 Points c. Football Coach – Assistant 49 Points

PERSONNEL The Board approved the following personnel items as well as supplemental contracts for the 2018-2019 school year:

Resignations

Elizabeth Cooper, FLES, New Garden Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, and Mary D. Lang K Center, resigning effective September 26, 2018.

Anna McLaughlin, special education, Kennett Middle School, resigning effective July 12, 2018.

Trista Todd, supervisor of special education, District Office, resigning effective August 15, 2018.

Molly Topp, school counselor, New Garden Elementary, resigning effective July 13, 2018.

Requests for Leave of Absence

Samantha Budelman, kindergarten, Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center, an extension of her childrearing leave through November 25, 2018, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and applicable School Board Policy.

Board Meeting Summary - September 10, 2018 Page 1 of 5 Karen Hudecheck, special education, Kennett High, a sabbatical leave through the end of the 2018-19 school year, in accordance with School Board Policy 338, Sabbatical Leave.

Kimberly Suydam, Title I intervention, Bancroft Elementary, an extension of her childrearing leave through January 1, 2019, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and applicable School Board Policy.

Recommendations for Employment

CERTIFICATED STAFF

Alexis Bogino, kindergarten, Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center, beginning August 20, 2018 (LTS through November 30, 2018). Brandywine High School; West Chester University (B.S. – Certified Grades PK-4).

Casey Cline, special education, Kennett Middle School, beginning August 20, 2018. Rising Sun High School; University of Delaware (B.S. – Mathematics); McDaniel College (M.S. – Curriculum & Instruction); Western Governors University (M.S. – Special Education); Certified Special Education PK-8, Elementary K-6, and Mid-Level Mathematics 6- 9.

Christopher DiEnno, health and physical education (P/T – 0.7), Kennett Middle and Mary D. Lang K Center, beginning August 20, 2018. Strath Haven High School; West Chester University (B.S. – Certified Health & Physical Education PK-12).

Ashley Douglas, special education, Kennett Middle, beginning August 27, 2018 (LTS through the end of the 2018-19 school year). ; West Chester University (B.S. – Certified Elementary K-6 and Special Education PK-12).

Kelly Faia, first grade, New Garden Elementary, beginning August 20, 2018. Octorara High School; Holy Family University (B.S. – Certified Grades PK-4).

Kaely Johnson, fourth grade, Greenwood Elementary. Manchester Township High School; Cairn University (B.S. – Biblical Studies); Cairn University (M.S. – Counseling); Certified Grades PK-4.

Leah Kesselman, third grade, Bancroft Elementary, beginning August 20, 2018 (LTS through January 9, 2019). Haverford High School; West Chester University (B.S. – Certified Special Education PK-8 and Grades PK-4).

Dian McKinney, English, Kennett High, beginning August 20, 2018 (LTS through August 24, 2018), TRE English, Kennett Middle, beginning August 27, 2018. Northern Lehigh High School; Wilkes University (B.A. – Certified English 7-12).

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Victoria McMullen, special education, New Garden Elementary, beginning August 20, 2018 (LTS through the end of the 2018-19 school year). Avon Grove High School; Kutztown University (B.S. – Certified Special Education PK-8 and Grades PK-4).

Annette Riblett, second grade, New Garden Elementary, beginning August 20, 2018. St. Mary’s Academy; Wheeling Jesuit University (B.A.); Marymount University (M.Ed.); Immaculata University (Certified Grades PK-4 and Special Education PK-8).

Karen Rice, speech pathologist, New Garden Elementary and Kennett High, beginning August 31, 2018. Jesse O. Sanderson High School; North Carolina State University (B.A. – Communication Disorders); Temple University (M.A. – Speech Pathology and Audiology, Certified Speech & Language Impaired PK-12).

Caitlyn Stratman, music, Bancroft and Greenwood Elementary, beginning August 20, 2018. Henderson High School; Duquesne University (B.S. – Certified Music PK-12).

Bridget Telenko, Title 1 intervention specialist, Bancroft Elementary, beginning August 20, 2018 (LTS through December 21, 2018). Unionville High School; Millersville University (B.S. – Certified Elementary K-6); Wilmington University (M.Ed. – Certified Reading Specialist PK-12).

Melissa Timm, school counselor, New Garden Elementary, beginning August 20, 2018 (LTS through the end of the 2018-19 school year). Bishop Eustace Prep; Rowan University (B.A. – Sociology); Rowan University (M.A. – Student Personnel Services); Certified Elementary School Counselor K-6 and Secondary School Counselor 7-12.

Alexis Traver, first grade, Greenwood Elementary, beginning August 20, 2018. Kennett High School; West Chester University (B.S. – Certified Grades PK-4).

Olivia Westley, FLES, New Garden Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, and Mary D. Lang K Center beginning September 24, 2018. Wilson High School; West Chester University (B.S. – Certified Spanish K-12).

Emily Wisniewski, English, Kennett High, beginning September 11, 2018 (LTS through January 9, 2019). ; West Chester University (B.S. – Certified English 7-12).

SUPPORT STAFF

Denisse Feliciano-Miranda, administrative assistant, New Garden Elementary, beginning August 20, 2018.

Elance Frazier, library clerk, Kennett High, beginning August 6, 2018.

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PROFESSIONAL The following temporary professional employees are certified as EMPLOYEE STATUS satisfactory by the District Superintendent for professional employee (INFORMATION) status according to the provisions of the Public School Code:

Bonacquisti, Jillian Chu, Toby Evans, Erin Garvin, Rachel Keyser, Hannah Lentz, Joseph Malkasian, Andrew McCarthy, Devon Moore, Jacob Morihara, Heather Nisenfeld, Jacob Panichelli, Keely Williams, Lauren

SUPERVISOR OF The Board approved the appointment of Jo Stirling as the Supervisor of SPECIAL EDUCATION Special Education beginning August 27, 2018.

ADMINISTRATIVE The Board approved the creation of a second Supervisor of Special POSITION Education position in accordance with School Board Policy 301, Creating a Position.

SUPERVISOR OF The Board approved the appointment of Michael Ubbens as the SPECIAL EDUCATION Supervisor of Special Education beginning November 12, 2018.

INDEPENDENT The Board approved the contract between the Kennett Consolidated CONTRACTOR School District and Stacey Zelesnick for dental hygienist services during the term of the agreement, August 20, 2018, through June 30, 2019, at the rate of $40.00 an hour, not to exceed $11,000.

INDEPENDENT The Board approved the contract between the Kennett Consolidated CONTRACTOR School District and Lucy Angomas for bilingual services during the term of the agreement, September 10, 2018, through June 30, 2019, at the rate of $75 an hour, not to exceed $15,000.

STUDENT CLUBS The Board approved the Thumbs Up, Fun’s Up! Club, the Ultimate Frisbee Club, and the After-The-Bell Club as extracurricular activities in accordance with Board Policy 122, Extracurricular Activities.

SETTLEMENT The District, through legal counsel, negotiated a Settlement Agreement AGREEMENT with the parents of a student in order to avoid continued and/or potential disputes or litigation. This Agreement will settle any disputed issues of fact and law but still does not constitute an admission of fault or liability by either party. The parties have agreed to keep the terms of the Agreement in strictest confidence.

Board Meeting Summary - September 10, 2018 Page 4 of 5 The Board approved the Settlement Agreement with the parents of a student.

SCHOOL BOARD The Board accepted the resignation of Mark Bowden, effective upon his MEMBER ceasing to be a resident of Kennett Borough. RESIGNATION

BOARD UNEXPIRED The Board approved that the vacancy on the Board of School Directors be TERM FULFILLMENT advertised and applications be accepted until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Interviews will be held at a public meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018 (prior to the Finance Committee meeting) and, if necessary, on Monday, October 8, 2018 (prior to the Regular meeting); and the successful candidate will be appointed at the Regular meeting of October 8, 2018.

CALENDAR OF  Wednesday, September 19 No School – Offices Open EVENTS  Monday, September 24 Curriculum Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m., MDLKC

 Friday, September 28 KHS Homecoming Parade

 Monday, October 1 Interview of Board Candidates 6:00 p.m., MDLKC

Finance Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m., MDLKC

 Saturday, October 6 SATs at Kennett High

 Monday, October 8 Interview of Board Candidates 6:00 p.m., Greenwood

School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m., Greenwood

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