SALISBURY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Minutes of Board of School Directors Meeting
April 18, 2012
A regular meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Salisbury Township School District was called to order by Mr. Giordano at 7:36 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in the Administration Building, 1140 Salisbury Road, Allentown, PA.
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members Mr. Bobeck, Mr. DeFrank, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Frankenfield, Mr. Gatanis, Mr. Present: Giordano, Mr. Mantz, and Mrs. Ziegler Board Members Absent: Mr. Moyer Also Present: Atty. Roddick, Dr. Beauchemin, Mr. Brackett, Mr. Cassidy, Ms. Deeb, Mrs. Fuini- Hetten, Mr. Gross, Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Parliman, Mrs. Serfass, Ms. Stafford and Dr. Ziegenfuss Also Absent: Ms. Morningstar, Mrs. Samide, Mrs. Perron-Jones, Mr. Dovico Student Representative The student representatives reported that the debate team was 1st place in Report______tournament, semi-finals and finals. They were able to bring back to the district four trophies and the coveted debate bowl. There is a blood drive scheduled for May 17th. Track is having a good season with many participants in this sport. Soccer has only lost 1 game. Softball is four and six at this point. Prom tickets are on sale. The prom is May 26 at Bear Creek Lodge. The art and music show will take place at the high school on May 20 at 12:00 p.m. The high school dedication ceremony has been rescheduled for May 6 at 2:00 p.m. The police K-9 demonstration will be on May 1 during falcon period. Salisbury along with other police forces will be hosting demonstration in conjunction with SADD. SADD is planning a mock crash on May 24 to remind students the hazards of drunk driving. The No Place for Hate video is currently in the top 100. Academic awards for seniors will take place May 23. LCTI awards will take place at Parkland on May 24. On May 15 the high school will be hosting the annual spring choral concert. PSSA testing is finishing for the juniors. AP tests will begin the second week of May. Broadway night is being held on May 3. The top 10 breakfast for the top 10 students will be held on May 31. The Race for Adam will be held on May 5. FBLA placed 3rd in state for their division
Special Recognitions/ Mr. Gross stated through the unified efforts of parents, students, coaches, and Presentations______families that the swim team made great accomplishments this year. Because they dedicated their time, energy, and talent to the sport of swimming and diving, 12 student athletes participated in the PIAA state championships last month. The boys swimming team was crowned PIAA district XI champions and finished 4th in the entire state classification. Of the 12 swimmers participating, 9 were named all-state or received honorable mention status. Dennis Bonner finished 15th in diving in the state and Eric Tatum was crowned state champ in the 100 meter butterfly event. Coach Ryan Humes was recently named Morning Call 2A coach of the year. This year Salisbury has two Coach of the Year recipients as Ryan joins basketball coach Jason Weaver with this honor.
Ms. Deeb stated that there will be 3 seniors from the swim team graduating this STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (2) January 18, 2012 year. The students that either finished all-state or honorable mention were Eric Tatum, Jon Anderson, Connor Harrison, Dennis Bonner, Joe Skibbens, Tim Constantini, Garrett Collins, Katie Cialkowski, and Danielle Guttman. Mr. Deeb complimented Mr. Humes on his great coaching and role model to the students.
Ms. Deeb recognized the entire team: Jon Anderson, J. Dylan Bonge, Dennis Bonner, Nathan Borak,Gavin Carey, Ian Carey, Jason Carne, Garret Collins, Tristan Collins, Tim Costantini, Patric Golden, Conner Harrison, Jesse Herczeg, Tyler Lesko, Isaiah Mast, Joseph Skibbens, Eric Tatum, Alexa Bartel, Kathryn Cialkowski, Page, Donmoyer, Danielle Guttman, Meredith Heydt, Elizabeth Mast, Alyssa Sipos, Liz Updegrove.
Mr. Frankenfield welcomed, Sandra J. Himes, Executive Director, LCTI. Mr. Frankenfield expressed his confidence in her to be an aspiring leader for one of the finest career and technical institutes in the state. Ms Himes stated that she was previously at LCTI for 14 years then left to become a director at Upper Bucks County Technical School. Ms. Himes will be replacing Dr. Hornberger who has retired. Ms. Himes does not have plans for any major changes; the school is a gem. Her goals are to give the best education at the lowest cost. They will be spending wisely for the education of the students. She would like to see more students enrolled in the dual enrollment programs. LCCC has developed a bachelor of science degree in technical leadership with Bloomsburg University. The students at LCTI will be able to leave with a certification and move on to LCCC for an associate’s degree and then go through Bloomsburg University without leaving the LCCC campus and obtain a bachelor or science degree within three years at a cost under $20,000. Another area is for skill certification credentials for students because the better qualified the students are the better paying jobs they will secure. LCTI will make more connection with business and industry particularly in the area of customized job training. The revenue that LCTI can receive from these businesses can offset cost to sending districts.
Ms. Ziegler welcomed Ms. Himes back earlier and stated that the programs are terrific which she personal experienced through the educational experience of her two daughters who have gone on to be successful in their career choices Changes or Additions to None. the Agenda Approval of Agenda Motion by Mantz, seconded by Frankenfield, to approve the regular agenda:
VOTE: YES -- 8 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- 1
Motion carried.
Citizens’ Inquiries & Mrs. Bolton, 1810 Woods Hollow, Allentown, commented that since there are a lot Comments Pertaining to of resignations on the agenda and that the German teacher and Spanish teacher are Agenda Items retiring. She hopes that as the board accepts the resignations that they keep in mind that languages are very important for the students and gifted education is important to maintain a well rounded curriculum. STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (3) January 18, 2012
Mrs. Glenister, 2902 Edgemont Drive, Allentown echoed Mrs. Bolton comments. Her children have enjoyed taking German in the middle school. Even though she is aware of the difficult budget year coming up, she urges that the language positions would be filled and that the program would not be considered to be cut.
Jacob Glenister, 2902 Edgemont Drive, Allentown, stated that the language program should stay in the middle and high school. He has seen students work their best in the German classes. A friend of his is taking Spanish to communicate in her clients after obtaining her goal of becoming a doctor. The sixth graders have started taking German and Spanish and he expressed the importance to continue these studies in the middle school instead of waiting until high school.
Approval of Minutes Motion by Fischer, seconded by Gatanis, to approve the following minutes:
A. Operation Committee Meeting, March 12, 2012 B. Regular Board Meeting, March 14, 2012
VOTE: YES -- 8 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- 1
Motion carried. Presentation of Bills Motion by DeFrank, seconded by Ziegler, to approve the following expenditures:
A. Total General Fund Expenditures—March 19, 2012 through April 20, 2012 -- $1,989,396.78
B. Total Athletic Expenditures—March 17, 2012 through April 20, 2012 -- $13,631.51
C. Total Capital Improvement Fund Expenditures—March 15, 2012 through April 18, 2012--$0
D. Total GOB 2010 Project Expenditures—March 15, 2012 through April 18, 2012 -- $56,512.68
E. STSD Laptop Account—March 13, 2012 through April 18, 2012 -- $3,301.42
VOTE: YES -- 8 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- 1
Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report_ Motion by Mantz, seconded by Frankenfield, to approve the March Treasurer’s reports:
STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (4) January 18, 2012 VOTE: YES -- 8 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- 1 Motion carried. Secretary of Board Ms. Stafford stated the public budget discussion for 2012-12 will take place on Report______Monday evening, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the board room. A number of items still need to be resolved to provide more solid budget projections, amongst these are the fuel bid results which are anticipated to be received in early May, impact of NIZ and the status of the PlanCon application for reimbursement on the high school project. The results of an RFP for copy machine leases are being analyzed. The copy machine renewal is due the end of June. The administration is meeting with the transportation contractor for an extension of the current agreement. The details are being finalized for the Guaranteed Energy Project.
Agenda items 4 and 7 under the Operations Committee for this evening reflect an extension of the current rates for health, prescription, and dental coverage for one additional year. This zero increase impact is already reflected in the proposed 2012- 2013 budget. Item 5 reflects an increase of 2 cents per $100 of coverage from the current rate and is based on claims experience with the current LDT carrier. Item 6 is an extension of the current rates for a two year period for life insurance coverage.
Ms. Stafford recently attended a legislative forum held at Northern Lehigh with Representative Julie Harhart and members of the appropriation committee regarding Governor Corbett’s budget proposal and its impact on Lehigh County schools. Another meeting with legislators is scheduled for April 25 at East Penn School District.
Ms. Stafford recently communicated with the senatorial representatives regarding Senate Bill 1309, which seeks to limit taxing entities ability to file assessment appeals. A few years ago a similar bill was passed by the legislature and vetoed by Governor Rendell. While Salisbury has never filed reverse assessment appeals, removing our right to do so would severely cripple the appeal process.
A. Curriculum & Mrs. Ziegler reported the last meeting was held on March 26 and was hosted by Technology Committee HST. There were various presentations by the different grade level on their use of technology. It was fascinating to see the young students’ capabilities. A Teaching and learning update was given by Dr. Ziegenfuss. Communications program of study update was given; this was a curriculum that was instituted this year. Mr. Wetherhold and Mr. Recke gave the updates. It is amazing what the students have done with communication and broadcasting.. An eLearn 21 update was given by Mr. Gross and Dr. Ziegenfuss on the progress for the district’s own charter school, VAST and will be presented at each upcoming curriculum meeting. An information discussion was held on the new Chapter 4 regulations by Dr. Beauchemin. There will be more to come with the happenings Keystone exams At this point, the current 7th graders are the ones that will be doing the Keystone exams. There were a large number of overnight trip requests.
Motion by Ziegler, seconded by Mantz, to approve Items A-1 to A-7 on the regular agenda: STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (5) January 18, 2012 A-1. Overnight Trip, approve an overnight extracurricular trip for FBLA to go to Hershey, PA, from FBLA April 15 to April 18, 2012, to participate in a competition.
A-2. Overnight Trip, approve an overnight extracurricular trip for the Salisbury Twirlers to go to Twirlers Wildwood, NJ, from May 3 to May 5, 2012, to participate in a competition.
A-3. Overnight Trip, approve an overnight extracurricular trip for the History Day Team to go to History Day Team Mechanicsburg, PA, from May 4 to May 5, 2012, to participate in a competition.
A-4. Overnight Trip, approve an overnight extracurricular trip for the Marching Band to go to Atlanta, Marching Band GA, from December 28, 2012 to January 1, 2013, to participate in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl.
A-5. Overnight Trip, approve an overnight extracurricular trip for PJAS to go to State College, PA, from PJAS May 13 to May 15, 2012, to participate in a state competition.
A-6. Archipelago accept the attached 3-year agreement between Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit Learning, LLC and Salisbury Township School District for Archipelago Learning, LLC beginning Agreement July 1, 2012. (Board Information Item 1)
A-7. KidsPeace Tutorial approve the tutorial agreement between the Salisbury Township School District and Program, Student A KidsPeace Tutorial Program for the Hospital Program for the provision of educational services for Student A admitted March 9 and readmitted March 30, 2012. VOTE: YES -- 8 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- 1
Motion carried.
B. Operations Mr. Frankenfield stated there were two Operations meetings in the last two weeks to Committee discuss the Guaranteed Energy Savings project and presentations were heard from the three companies. The administration gave a recommendation for McClure Company. They were selected to move forward with an energy plan that fits our district. Ms. Stafford gave an update on the current year budget. Mr. Brockman, Public Financial Management and Atty. Kevin Reid gave an update on the parameter resolution to the two bond series 2008 A & 2008 AA that will be refinanced.
Motion by Frankenfield, seconded by DeFrank, to approve Items B-1, B-3, B-4-11 on the regular agenda:
Motion by Frankenfield, seconded by Mantz, to approve Items B-2, STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (6) January 18, 2012
B-1. Real Estate Tax approve the Real Estate Tax Universal Installment Payment Plan Resolution Universal Installment providing an option for installment payment of real estate taxes for all taxpayers Payment Plan pursuant to the Taxpayer Relief Act effective July 1, 2012.
B-2. Guarantee Energy authorize the administration and the district’s solicitor to negotiate terms of Savings Program agreement for a Guaranteed Energy Savings contract with McClure Company. B-3. 2008 A 7 2008 AA approve the attached parameters resolution to solicit proposal for the G.O.B. Parameter refunding/refinancing of the 2008 A and 2008 AA G.O.B. (Board Information Resolution Item 2) B-4. Highmark Blue approve the attached list of Highmark Blue Shield medical and prescription drug Shield Rates rates effective July 1, 2012. (Board Information Item 3)
B-5. Long-Term approve the District’s Long-Term Disability insurance with Assurant (PSBA Trust) Disability Insurance at a rate of $0.23/$100 for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. B-6. Life/AD&D approve the District’s Life/AD&D insurance with Assurant at a rate of Insurance $0.15/.02/$1,000 for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
B-7. Dental Rates approve the District’s Dental rates with United Concordia effective July 1, 2012:
Flex Plan DHMO Employee $27.05 $18.48 Two Party $56.30 $53.79 Family $82.62 $53.79
B-8. Student Activity approve the attached student activity fund report (un-audited) reflecting an ending Fund Report cash balance in the amount of $105,724.35 as of March 31, 2012. (Board Information Item 4)
B-9. Cafeteria Account approve the attached cafeteria account quarterly profit and loss report (un-audited) Quarterly Report ending March 31, 2012. (Board Information Item 5)
B-10. April Interims approve the Salisbury Township School District April interims in the gross amount of $8,828.89.
B-11. Use of Facilities approve the request(s) for the use of District facilities as listed below with the district to charge for cook, police, guarding, and/or custodial services as may be required or requested:
a. Salisbury Youth Association to use the cafeteria and gymnasium at Harry S Truman Elementary on April 14, 2012 for baseball and softball team photographs. Class B—No charge for facility.
b. Lehigh Christian Academy to use the track at Salisbury High School on March 24, 31, April 3, 10, 24, 2012 for track/field training. Class E- STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (7) January 18, 2012 Charges: designated grounds--$100.00/day.
Items B-1, B-3, B-4-11
VOTE: YES -- 8 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- _1
Items B-2
VOTE: YES -- 6 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 2 (Frankenfield, Gatanis) ABSENT -- _1
Motion carried. C. Personnel Committee Motion by Fischer, seconded by Mantz to approve Item C-1 to C-12 on the regular agenda:
C-1. Chladny accept with regret the resignation, due to retirement, of Nanette Chladny as a Retirement German and Gifted teacher at Salisbury Middle School effective at the end of the work day on June 11, 2012. (Board Information Item 6) C-2. Young accept with regret the resignation, due to retirement, of Donna Young as a Spanish Retirement teacher at Salisbury Middle School effective at the end of the work day on June 11, 2012. (Board Information Item 7) C-3. Papesh accept with regret the resignation, due to retirement, of Jeanne Papesh as a Retirement counselor at Salisbury Middle and High School effective at the end of the work day on June 25, 2012. (Board Information Item 8) C-4. Clauser accept with regret the resignation, due to retirement, of Susanne Clauser as a Retirement German teacher at Salisbury High School effective at the end of the work day on June 11, 2012. (Board Information Item 9) C-5. Peckelun accept with regret the resignation, due to retirement, of Linda Peckelun as a Retirement Guidance Secretary at Salisbury Middle School effective at the end of the work day on December 31, 2012. (Board Information Item 10) C-6. Inhoff accept with regret the resignation, due to retirement, of Linda Inhoff as an Retirement instructional assistant at Harry S. Truman effective at the end of the work day on April 17, 2012. (Board Information Item 11) C-7. Letz accept with regret the resignation of Debbie Lentz as the soccer/football cheerleader Resignation coach and the basketball/wrestling cheerleader coach effective March 24, 2012. (Board Information Item 12)
C-8. Schweyer approve the request of Gary Schweyer, teacher at Salisbury Middle School, for a FMLA Request FMLA for up to 60 days of leave effective March 13, 2012 until the end of the 2011-2012 school year (tentatively) as outlined in the Salisbury Township School STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (8) January 18, 2012 District’s FMLA Policy #435.1. C-9. Rogers, Volunteer approve Susan Rogers, Allentown, PA, pending completion of requirements, as a MS Softball Coach volunteer middle school softball coach for the 2011-2012 school term without pay and/or benefits.
C-10. Garrigan, approve Mike Garrigan, Allentown, PA, as a volunteer middle school softball coach Volunteer MS for the 2011-2012 school term without pay and/or benefits. Softball Coach C-11. Young, approve Susan Young, Bethlehem, PA, as a volunteer JV softball coach for the Volunteer JV 2011-2012 school term without pay and/or benefits. Softball Coach C-12. Substitute List approve the attached list of additions to the following substitute lists: Additions Teacher (Board Information Item 13) Cafeteria (Board Information Item 14)
VOTE: YES -- 8 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- 1
Motion carried. D. Policy Committee Motion by Fischer, seconded by Gatanis to approve Item D-1 on the regular agenda:
D-1. Policies accept the following proposed policies for 1st reading: 1st Reading Policy 224, Care of School Property (Board Information Item 15) Policy 605, Tax Levy, (Board Information Item 16) Policy 606, Tax Collection (Board Information Item 17) Policy 621, Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights (Board Information Item 18) Policy 701.1, Use of Vehicle By Employees (Board Information Item 19) Policy 708, Lending of School-Owned Equipment & Books (Board Information Item 20) Policy 805, Emergency Preparedness (Board Information Item 21) Policy 814, Copyright Material (Board Information Item 22) Policy 815, Acceptable Use of Technology & the Internet (Board Information Item 23) Policy 821, Classroom Equipment Safety Guidelines (Board Information Item 24)
VOTE: YES -- 8 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- 1
Motion carried
STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (9) January 18, 2012 E. Student Activities_ Mr. Mantz stated that the baseball team has had a great season and are currently 7 and 1. The debate team was been outstanding.
Reports A. Allentown Public None __Library______
B. Carbon Lehigh Mrs. Ziegler stated that the last meeting was held on April 16. They received the __Intermediate Unit__ individual child count; the count for April was 181 students being serviced by the IU. In addition to CLIU reports included with the packets, there was a special April volume Issues 1 given to board CLIU board members regarding project search. This is a program that businesses take on some of the special needs students in the program. Good Shepherd Rehab Network was named the Employment Leader of the Year and have employed 80% placement for the graduates.
Mrs. Ziegler showed an extensive list of unfunded and underfunded mandates for public schools. These mandates range from reported, advertising for meetings reporting for cyber school, tuition, bargaining agreements, special ed, transportation. and more.
C. Lehigh Carbon Mr. Mantz was not able to attend the last meeting. Mr. Mantz stated that the chance __Community College for students to receive a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in less than three years for under $20,000 at the community college is outstanding.
D. Lehigh Career and Mr. Frankenfield stated that the last meeting was held on March 27. This was a __Technical Institute_ special meeting to highlight the achievement of students in various competitions in the region; mainly Skills USA. There were about 75 students that were recognized. LCTI hired a new Supervisor of Career Tech Ed and have starting the interview process for a new business manager with the final interviews being held next week..
E. PSBA Legislative Motion by Mantz, seconded by DeFrank to approve Item E-1 on the regular agenda: __Policy Council____ VOTE: YES -- 5 NO -- 3 (Gatanis, Frankenfield, Giordano) ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- 1
Motion carried
Motion by Mantz, seconded by Ziegler to approve Item E-2 on the regular agenda:
VOTE: YES -- 8 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- 1
Motion carried
STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (10) January 18, 2012 Motion by Ziegler, seconded by Fischer to approve Item E-3 on the regular agenda:
VOTE: YES -- 8 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- 1
Motion carried
E-1. Prevailing Wage accept the attached resolution supporting a prevailing wage reform by Salisbury Reform Township School District Board of Directors. (Board Information Item 25) E-2. House Bill 855 approve the Resolution Supporting House Bill 855 by the Board of Directors of Salisbury Township School District. (Board Information Item 26) E-3. Charter & Cyber adopt the attached resolution supporting reform of the charter & cyber charter Charter School school funding formula. (Board Information Item 27) Funding Formula Resolution F. Solicitor______None. G. Superintendent___ Mr. Gross congratulated the Salisbury High School Debate team for having captured all three portions; tournament season, semi-finals, and finals of the Lehigh Valley Interscholastic Debate Association 2011-12 season by defeating Wilson in the “Finals” debate. The final team consisted of Jackie Busolits, Seth Betterfield, Casey Creveling, and Alan Mendez. It is just the second time in school history that this has been accomplished with the last time in 2009.
The district is proud of senior Alexa Bartel for having been honored as the 2012 Donley Award of Excellence Recipient. Alexa was honored earlier this week for her academic achievement, leadership, and service to the community. As she was travelling with the FBLA team at the time of the awards breakfast, her family accepted the award on her behalf. Alexia has earned the status of valedictorian for the class of 2012.
Nine students form Salisbury Middle School and teacher/organizer Mrs. Betsy Gaston went to Bangor Area High School and participated in the 2012 District 10 Intermediate song Fest on March 30. The SMS students were Abigail Garrigan (8th), Catherin Kenyon (8th), Carolyn Boulay (8th), Michele Diaz (7th), Naomi Kuhns (8th), Rachel Gianelli (7th), Keri Haldeman (8th), and Nicole Sylvester (8th).
The varsity baseball team opened the season with 10 straight wins before losing to Pen Argyl Monday afternoon. Salisbury leads the Colonial League South Division with a 6-1 record.
The Varsity girls soccer team is having an excellent season. The Falcons are 8-3 overall and 6-1 in the league.
The varsity track and field team is off to a good start. Both the boys and girls have posted some solid early season times and distances.
STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (11) January 18, 2012 The young Salisbury boys tennis team has posted five victories on the season. The Falcons headed to Moravian Academy today.
Varsity Softball also has four wins on the season and that includes a thrilling come- from-behind over Nortre Dame-Green Pond. The junior varsity softball team is off to a 6-1 start and the girls have really been hitting and pitching exceptionally well.
Congratulation to the five middle school band members who participated in the PMEA Intermediate Band Festival at Broughal Middle School last weekend. They were Sophie Neisenbaum, Kevin Esslinger, Sam Jennings, Adam Smith, and Jacob Glenister.
Mr. Gross has the privilege of being a guest teacher in Miss Brinson’s high school economics class this week which was a real treat.
There will be an Education Forum at East Penn on April 25 at 7:00 p.m. The SHS twirling show is Saturday April 21 at the high school at 1:30 p.m. The SH dedication is Sunday, May 6 at the high school at 2:00 p.m. The SHS art show is May 20 at the high school at 12:00 p.m. The academic awards night is on May 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the SHS auditorium.
The General Assembly has been out of session since Easter and will resume on April 30. We eagerly wait to hear if any of the draconian cuts to the education budget are restored especially as we begin to witness some economic recovery (March state revenues above expected levels by 2.4%). Budget Secretary Charles Zogby this month certified that $782.5 million in gaming revenue will be available for property tax relief in 2012-13. The average statewide property tax reduction for each household is expected to be about $200.
The current areas of emphasis shared with our Representatives multiple times include: support the continued separate funding of the basic education funding and honor the formulas in place for calculating state payments for pupil transportation, nonpublic and charter pupil transportation and school employee’ social security. Restore funding to the Accountability Block Grant program. Restore funding for reimbursement of school district tuition payments to charter schools. Limit school district tuition payments to charter and cyber charter schools to actual costs of providing instruction for both regular students and students with disabilities. Restore special education funding to at least 08-09 levels. Support efforts to develop a comprehensive plan to assure that school districts that face financial collapse have resources necessary to continue to provide educational services to students in those districts. Eliminate unfunded mandates include the transportation of students to nonpublic institutions outside of district boundries.
Mr. Parliman stated that the tennis team lost 5 and 0, and the soccer team lost 1 to 0 against Wilson.
Ms. Fuini-Hetten stated that at the middle school the Interact club is working hard on creating a new learning area using the outdoor courtyard on the lower level. Classes have already been held outside. The middle school is hosting a library consortium on May 10.
STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (12) January 18, 2012 Mrs. Hartman stated that the elementary has just finished their 2nd trimester parent conferences. On April 3 they hosted their 1st grade parent lunch. They are currently in their final round of PSSA testing. Next week the students will celebrate finishing five long weeks of testing by choosing a move to watch as a reward.
Mr. Ziegenfuss stated that the final parent survey was launched for TL2013 and the building principals will be launched that to teachers and students in the next couple of weeks. The final reporting for this year will be give at the May Curriculum meeting. The summer professional development courses for teachers in area of technology is being developed. There will be a new summer technology camp free to incoming 5-6 graders and information has been sent home. There will be four choices and different time slots. TEDTALKS is a technology entertainment and design annual conference. Ted allows schools to due TED X events and TED X young events. Through the efforts of Jen Brinson and Kelly Wetherhold, the district has received a license to hold a TED X self event. Several students will speak on the topic of Sustaining Innovation. The event will be Streamed for all to see and will be posted on the TED X-Utube channel.
Dr. Beauchemin stated that there will be a curriculum meeting on April 30 with an update on mad school improvement plan.
New Business None Citizens’ Inquiries and Ms. Nadine Smith, 1880 Little John Lane, Allentown. She has three students in the Comments (General) district. For the first time in 10 years the high school sent their jazz band to Easton High School for a band competition. She is very proud that this year the music department was given a chance to succeed and become a district where the music department has a chance to have 25% student participate in competing jazz band and chorus group. She thanked the board for allowing the band to raise money to attend the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. She was disappointed that chorus was moved into the block program at the high school now students have to choose between a college benefited course or chorus. She questioned the change in the credit give for the chorus and band course. She questioned why chorus and band can’t be taught in the falcon period.
Mr. Giordano stated that talks will continue on the music courses at the next curriculum meeting Announcements Curriculum & Technology Meeting – Monday, April 30, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Administration Building
Operations Committee Meeting – Monday, May 7, 2012 – 6:30 p.m. – Administration Building
Executive Session – Wednesday, May 9, 2012 – 6:30 p.m. – Administration Building
Regular Board Meeting – Wednesday, May 9, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. – Administration Building
Curriculum & Technology Meeting – Monday, May 21, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – (if Administration Building needed) STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (13) January 18, 2012
Operations Committee Meeting – Monday, June 4, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Administration Building
Executive Session – Wednesday, June 13, 2012 – 6:30 p.m. – Administration Building
Regular Board Meeting – Wednesday, June 13, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. – Administration Building
Executive Session – Wednesday, July 18, 2012 – 6:30 p.m. – (if needed) Administration Building
Regular Board Meeting – Wednesday, July 18, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. – (if needed) Administration Building
Operations Committee Meeting – Wednesday, August 8, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Administration Building
Executive Session – Wednesday, August 15, 2012 – 6:30 p.m. – Administration Building
Regular Board Meeting – Wednesday, August 15, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. – Administration Building
Board Information 1. Archipelago Learning, LLC Agreement between STSD & CLIU 2. Refunding/Refinancing of the 2008 A & 2008 AA G.O.B. 3. Highmark Blue Shield Medical & Prescription Drug Rates 4. Student Activity Fund Treasurer’s Report (un-audited) March 31, 2012 5. Cafeteria Account Quarterly Treasurer’s Report (un-audited) March 31, 2012 6. Letter dated April 3, 2012, to Mr. Gross from Mrs. Chladny 7. Letter dated April 4, 2012, to Mr. Gross from Mrs. Young 8. Letter dated April 5, 2012, to Mr. Gross from Mrs. Papesh 9. Letter dated April 10, 2012, to Mr. Gross from Mrs. Clauser 10. Letter dated April 10, 2012, to Mr. Gross from Mrs. Peckelun 11. Letter dated April 10, 2012, to Mr. Gross from Mrs. Inhoff 12. Letter dated March 24, 2012, to Ms. Deeb from Ms. Lentz 13. Additions to Substitute Teachers’ List 14. Additions to Substitute Secretarial’ List 15. Policy 224, Care of School Property 16. Policy 605, Tax Levy 17. Policy 606, Tax Collection 18. Policy 621, Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights 19. Policy 701.1, Use of Vehicle By Employees 20. Policy 708, Lending of School-Owned Equipment & Books 21. Policy 805, Emergency Preparedness 22. Policy 814, Copyright Material 23. Policy 815, Acceptable Use of Technology & the Internet 24. Policy 821, Classroom Equipment Safety Guidelines 25. Resolution Supporting a Prevailing Wage Reform STSD Board of School Directors Meeting (14) January 18, 2012 26. Resolution Supporting House Bill 855 by the Board of Directors of STSD. 27. Resolution Supporting Reform of the Charter & Cyber Charter School Funding Formula 28. Enrollment Reports: SHS, SMS, HST, WSE 29. CLIU Board Briefs, February 20, 2012 30. CLIU Minutes, February 20, 2012 31. CLIU Board Briefs, March 16, 2012 32. CLIU Agenda, March 19, 2012 33. CLIU Update, March 2012 34. LCCC President’s Desk, March 2012 35. LCCC Minutes, March 1, 2012 36. LCCC Sponsoring School District Update, April 2012 37. LCTI Joint Operating Committee Minutes, February 22, 2012 38. LCTI Joint Operating Committee Agenda, March 28, 2012 39. LCTI Director’s Report, March 2012 40. April Newsletter, HST 41. April Newsletter, WSE
9:31 Adjournment Motion by Giordano, seconded by Mantz, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by at 9:38 p.m.
VOTE: YES -- 8 NO -- 0 ABSTENTIONS -- 0 ABSENT -- 1
Motion carried.
______Christine L. Stafford Patricia Veszpremi Board Secretary Recording Secretary