METHACTON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Work Session Minutes Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Methacton High School

I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 PM

II. OPENING CEREMONY

III. ATTENDANCE

BOARD OF LATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS PRESENT ABSENT ARRIVAL Mr. Daniel B. Sattler, President X Mrs. Marijane Barbone, Vice President X Mr. Wilson P. Bohanak X Dr. Winifred S. Hayes X Mr. John P. Lynch X Ms. Joyce E. Petrauskas X Mr. Grant T. Schanbacher X Mr. Michael J. Simeone X Mr. James T. Van Horn X

NON-VOTING MEMBERS Dr. Timothy J. Quinn, Superintendent X

OTHERS Mr. Paul R. Koehler, Board Treasurer Dr. Jane E. Martin, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Denis J. McCall, Director of Business Services Ms. Elizabeth Caskey – Student Representative Ms. Connie Y. Jiang – Student Representative Ms. Njeri Kimani – Student Representative Ms. Megan Patrylak – Student Representative

IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Sattler announced an executive session prior to the meeting to discuss contract updates, personnel items and some student issues.

Public Comment will take place following the presentations. May 20, 2008 Work Session Minutes

V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It should be noted that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with Act 84 of 1986.

May I have a motion to approve the agenda as indicated.

Motion: Mr. Lynch Second: Ms. Petrauskas Vote: 9-0 Result: Approved

VI. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS

A. Recognition of Guests

1. Recognition of Retirees – Presentation on May 20, 2008

Retiree Years of Service with Methacton Alita Abruzzese 21 Kathryn Brown 31 Mark Constable 35 Bruce Childress 31 Sandra Dounce 10 Susan Fagans 20 Harriett Fisher 26 Donna Kyler 29 Rosalinda Loring 21 Patrick Mancini 12 Alice Motten 35 Deborah Rhoads 27 Louise Rutledge 20 Janet Staneruck 35 Loretta Vangieri 17 Jeffrey Vermuth 35

2. Presentation of “M” Awards – May 20, 2008 a. Mid-Atlantic Percussion Society’s Scholastic A-class Championship: Josh Berkowitz Thomas Landis Kim Bowers Keenan McAuliffe Chris Brooks Song Oh Josh Campbell Olivia Ost Alex Clemente Seth Pumilia Alana Fabish Christina Shank Amelia Garrett Weiwei Swei Alexa Gryga Joe “Pablo” Spearot Jessica Gryga James Tarmin Ashley Hembrick Emma Trulson Kelsey Himes Jessica Weber Steve Hromada Andrew Zhang

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Rachel Johnston Vicky Zhang Mike Kolessar b. Christopher Miller – Albert Einstein Division Silver Medal Award

Mr. Sattler announced the following presentations would take place next week.

3. Presentation of “M” Awards – May 27, 2008

a. Connie Jiang – Student Board Representative b. Njeri Kimani – Student Board Representative

B. Ceremonial Signing of the First Diplomas – May 27, 2008

1. Signing of Diplomas of Student Representatives to the Board of School Directors.

a. Connie Y. Jiang b. Njeri Kimani

2. Signing of Diploma of Casey L. Petrauskas

President Sattler: I, Daniel B. Sattler, President of the Board of School Directors, request Joyce E. Petrauskas assume the chair of Temporary President to affix her name as President of the Board of School Directors to the graduation certificate of Casey L. Petrauskas, her daughter.

Ceremonial Signing of Diploma of Casey L. Petrauskas

Temporary President Petrauskas: I, Joyce E. Petrauskas, Temporary President of the Board of School directors, request that Daniel B. Sattler re-assume the chair of President of the Board of School Directors.

Mr. McCall gave a presentation on the proposed final budget.

Mr. Lynch announced that the board met as a whole committee and had the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed budget which is why there are no further questions this evening.

Mr. McCall explained the Agreement with Teamsters.

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BOARD ACTION ITEMS

John Andrews, Lower Providence  Budget

Jim Mollick, Worcester  Budget  Teamsters Contract

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VIII. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION

A. FISCAL

1. PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION

Motion to adopt the proposed final budget in the amount of $84,278,095 requiring an increase in the property tax of 3.94%.

Further, the Superintendent is directed to:

 Give public notice of the intent to adopt a final budget at a public meeting of the Board of School Directors on June 24, 2008;  Present the proposed final budget at a budget hearing to be held May 27, 2008;  Make the budget available for public inspection as required under Section 687 of the School Code and Special Session Act 1;  Submit PDE 2028 to the Department of Education certifying that the proposed final budget has been prepared, presented and will be made available for public inspection as required under Section 687 (a)(1).

May I have a motion to adopt the proposed final budget.

Motion: Mr. Simeone Second: Schanbacher Vote: Roll Call: Mrs. Barbone Yes Mr. Bohanak Yes Dr. Hayes Yes Mr. Lynch Yes Ms. Petrauskas Yes Mr. Schanbacher Yes Mr. Simeone Yes Mr. Van Horn Yes Mr. Sattler Yes Result: Approved 9-0

2. RATIFICATION OF TERMS OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN METHACTON SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 384

Ratify the terms of the tentative collective bargaining agreement between Methacton School District and Teamsters Local 384. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011.

Mr. Bohanak made a motion for a roll call vote, seconded by Dr. Hayes. Roll Call Vote unanimously approved 9-0.

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May I have a motion to approve the Agreement as presented.

Motion: Mrs. Barbone Second: Mr. Van Horn Vote: Roll Call: Mrs. Barbone Yes Mr. Bohanak Yes Dr. Hayes Yes Mr. Lynch Yes Ms. Petrauskas Yes Mr. Schanbacher Yes Mr. Simeone Yes Mr. Van Horn Yes Mr. Sattler Yes Result: Approved 9-0

IX. REPORTS

A. CURRICULUM AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS - Dr. Jane E. Martin

No report.

B. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

No report.

C. SUPERINTENDENT – Dr. Timothy J. Quinn

No report.

X. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

THE MINUTES SHALL NOTE THAT PUBLIC NOTICE WAS GIVEN FOR THIS MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 84 OF 1986. NOTICES AND ADVISEMENTS OF THESE MEETINGS WILL CARRY THE INTENT THAT LIMITED BUSINESS MAY BE CONDUCTED ON ANY SCHEDULED MEETING DATE.

A. CONSENT AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Copies of the minutes of the work session held April 15, 2008, the minutes of the regular meeting held April 22, 2008 and the minutes of the special meeting held April 29, 2008 were forwarded in advance to all members of the Board of School Directors.

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2. FISCAL ITEMS

a. BILLS (Placeholder)

The bills that will be presented for Board approval are chargeable against the funds and accounts indicated. The list of bills recommended for approval will be provided prior to the regular meeting.

3. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL ISSUES:

a. RESIGNATIONS – PROFESSIONAL

1) Accept the resignation of Jenine Grunenwald, grade five instructor at Audubon Elementary School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.

2) Accept the resignation of Tina Hooper, .5 kindergarten instructor at Worcester Elementary School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.

3) Accept the resignation of Heather Sorensen, special education instructor at Methacton High School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.

b. RESIGNATIONS – CLASSIFIED

1) Accept the resignation of Jennifer Osinski, personal care assistant at Arcola Intermediate School. Effective April 25, 2008.

2) Accept the resignation of Suzanne Weber, part-time bus driver. Effective June 30, 2008.

c. RESIGNATION – SUPPLEMENTAL

1) Accept the resignation of Lynda Bradley as math club sponsor at Woodland Elementary School. Effective immediately.

d. EMPLOYMENT – SUPPLEMENTAL

1) Approve the revised extended season pay for Linda Kostelny, Methacton High School diving coach in the amount of $730.15.

e. CHANGE OF STATUS – CLASSIFIED

1) Approve a change of status for Gloria Rosato from recess aide at Worcester Elementary School to personal care assistant at Arcola Intermediate School. Hourly rate of $12.46. Effective

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May 13, 2008. This is a replacement position.

f. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTE LIST

1) ADDITIONS

a) Gianna Moore b) Robin Sheard c) Ritz Szuzurek

4. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

a. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS

Approve the granting of diplomas to members of the Methacton High School’s Class of 2008 who meet the graduation requirements.

b. “M” AWARDS

Approve “M” Awards to graduating seniors at Methacton High School who have achieved a high school cumulative GPA of 93% or higher. Awards will be presented at Commencement.

c. STUDENT ACTIVITY STATUS

Establish student activity status for Methacton High School’s “The People” club sponsored by Ms. Griffith.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

B. FISCAL

1. TREASURER’S REPORT (Placeholder)

Approve the treasurer’s report for the month of April. The treasurer’s report will be provided prior to the regular meeting.

2. ATHLETIC FACILITIES STUDY

Authorize the Administration to commission a study of the district’s outdoor athletic facilities including the possibility of adding lights to the football stadium. Cost of study not to exceed $10,000.

Mrs. Barbone explained the Athletic Facilities Study.

3. AWARD OF BIDS FOR 5-6 BUILDING PROJECT – (Placeholder)

Mr. McCall explained the 5-6 project bids.

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4. CAPITAL PROJECTS

Approve the list of Capital Projects for the 2008-09 school year.

Mr. McCall explained the Capital Projects.

5. LETTER OF CREDIT – SERIES A OF 2003 BOND ISSUE

Approve a Letter of Credit with U.S. Bank for the Series A of 2003 Bond Issue for three (3) years effective July 1, 2008 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the original bond issue.

Mr. McCall explained the Letter of Credit.

C. PERSONNEL

1. EMPLOYMENT – PROFESSIONAL

a. Stacy A. Levine, guidance counselor at Methacton High School. Salary: $47,785 based on Masters +30, Step 2. Effective for the 2008-09 school year. This is a replacement position.

b. Terray Wood, science instructor at Methacton High School. Salary: $46,000 based on Masters +15, Step 1. Effective for the 2008-09 school year. This is a new position.

2. EMPLOYMENT – CLASSIFIED

a. Rita Szczurek, recess aide at Arrowhead Elementary School. Hourly rate of $10.82. Effective May 5, 2008. This is a replacement position.

3. UNCOMPENSATED LEAVE – PROFESSIONAL

a. Emily Otero, grade one instructor at Eagleville Elementary School. Effective September 2, 2008 through October 3, 2008.

b. Melanie Wassom, art instructor at Arcola Intermediate School. Effective August 26, 2008 through the third marking period of the 2008-09 school year.

4. UNCOMPENSATED LEAVE – CLASSIFIED

a. Norman Batchelder, bus driver. Effective January 22, 2008 through April 11, 2008.

b. Jane Cox, custodian at Methacton High School. Effective June 2, 2008 through approximately mid-August, 2008.

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c. Margaret Roach, bus driver. Effective April 24, 2008 through the end of the 2007-08 school year. d. Linda Scarano, food services at Arcola Intermediate School. Effective April 28, 2008 through May 5, 2008.

e. Linda Smith, personal care assistant at Methacton High School. Effective May 19, 2008 through June 11, 2008.

f. Paula Venezia, part-time bus driver. Effective May 5, 2008 through the end of the 2007-08 school year.

Mr. Simeone questioned approving uncompensated leave requests after the fact.

Mr. Sattler explained that this has been done in the past.

5. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD SECRETARY

Approve the appointment of Donna E. Koons to serve as a Secretary to the Board of School Directors for a term of four (4) years. Effective July 1, 2008.

6. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD TREASURER

Approve the appointment of Paul R. Koehler to serve as Treasurer to the Board of School Directors for a term of one (1) year. Effective July 1, 2008.

7. APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL SOLICITOR

Approve the appointment of Sweet, Stevens, Katz and Williams, LLP as school solicitor for the 2008-09 school year.

Non-Litigations $130 per hour Litigations $175 per hour

8. APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN

Approve the appointment of Jeffrey C. Brand, D.O. as school physician for the 2008-09 school year.

Retainer: $1,500 Sports Physicals: $75.00 per hour Home Football Game Coverage: $50.00 per game

9. APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL DENTIST

Approve the appointment of Sheldon Boruchow, D.D.S. as school dentist for the 2008-09 school year.

Examinations: $2.10 per examination

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D. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES

1. FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Approve the participation of the Methacton School District in the following Federal Programs for the 2008-09 school year:

Title I, Title IIA, Title III,

XI. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS’ CALENDARS

May 20, 2008 Work Session/Proposed Budget Adoption 7:30 p.m. H.S. May 27, 2008 Budget Hearing/Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. H.S. June 17, 2008 Work Session 7:30 p.m. June 24, 2008 Regular Meeting/Final Budget Adoption 7:30 p.m.

B. ADVISEMENTS

1. TRANSFERS – PROFESSIONAL

a. Danica Godri from health and physical education instructor at Worcester and Arrowhead Elementary Schools to health and physical education at Audubon Elementary School. Effective for the 2008-09 school year. No change in compensation. This is a replacement position.

b. Cindy Golden from math specialist at Arrowhead and Eagleville Schools to building math specialist at Audubon Elementary School and math coach. Effective for the 2008-09 school year. No change in compensation. This is a replacement position.

c. Christine Hamill from Spanish instructor at Arcola Intermediate School to Spanish instructor at Methacton High School. Effective for the 2008-09 school year. No change in compensation. This is a new position.

d. Alonna Johnson from grade six instructor at Arcola Intermediate School to math specialist at Arrowhead and Eagleville Elementary Schools. Effective for the 2008-09 school year. No change in compensation. This is a replacement position.

2. TRANSFERS – CLASSFIED

a. Heidi Parente from recess aide to office assistant at Arrowhead Elementary School. Effective April 28, 2008. No change in compensation. This is a replacement position.

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3. SINGLE AUDIT REPORT

Methacton School District received notification from the Department of Education with respect to the federal financial assistance programs, the Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006 is approved and in compliance with OMB Circular A-133 and other relevant federal and Commonwealth policy.

4. STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

Sandra Dounce, technology curriculum integration specialist at Arcola Intermediate School wrote a book, Database Magic, which will be published and available July, 2008.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Lynch – 5-6 Building Project  Delay the project  Give the new superintendent time to review

Dr. Hayes – 5-6 Building Project  Delay the project  Give the new superintendent time to review

Mr. Simeone – 5-6 Building Project  Studies have already been done  Feasibility study supports this option  A delay would be a waste of time  It’s not just about enrollment

Mrs. Barbone – 5-6 Building Project  Phased project  A delay could cause other issues

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

XIV. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

David Brooks, Worcester  Opposes the plan to access athletic facilities  Delay the 5-6 building project  Opposed the bypassing of the Public Comment section

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Mr. Sattler explained that the Public Comment section was not bypassed.

Michael, Worcester  Facilities study and opposed to football stadium lights

Mr. Sattler explained that the recommended facilities study will include all district athletic facilities and football stadium lights would be a part of that.

Ron Evans, Worcester  In favor of the football stadium lights

Howard Fulmer, Worcester  Opposes the football stadium lights

Marcia Staples, Mill Road  Opposes the football stadium lights

Michele, Kriebel Mill Rd, Worcester  Opposes the football stadium lights

Jim Mollick, Worcester  Feasibility Study and facilities not studied  5-6 Building Project and the option of adding onto existing buildings  Executive session discussions

John Andrews, Lower Providence  Opposes the 5-6 Building Project  Options and Enrollment in the Feasibility Study  Project Bid Meeting

Unknown, Worcester  Opposes the football stadium lights

Candy Allebach, Lower Providence  Football stadium lights and lights at Arcola

XV. ADJOURNMENT

With a motion made by Mrs. Barbone and seconded by Dr. Hayes, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna E. Koons Board Secretary

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