METHACTON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Work Session Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Arcola Intermediate 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 was held prior to the meeting to discuss personnel matters relating to professional employees.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Placeholder) It should be noted that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with Act 84 of 1986.
VI. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS Lower Providence Township Chief of Police, Bud Carroll and Officer, Mark Stead, gave a presentation on the School Resource Officer Program. VII. REPORTS
A. CURRICULUM AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS - Dr. Jane E. Martin
Dr. Martin gave a report.
B. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
No report.
C. SUPERINTENDENT – Dr. Timothy J. Quinn
Dr. Quinn gave a report.
VIII. 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 July 15, 2008 and the minutes of the regular meeting held July 22, 2008 were forwarded in advance to all members of the Board of School Directors.
Mr. Bohanak requested additional voting information to the meeting minutes of July 22, 2008.
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) Jennifer Magliari, guidance counselor at Woodland Elementary School. Effective July 30, 2008.
2) Andrea Swift, special education instructor at Methacton High
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b. RESIGNATIONS – SUPPLEMENTAL
1) Robert Rosato, freshman football coach. Effective for the 2008 fall season.
c. EMPLOYMENT – SUPPLEMENTAL
1) Department/Subject Area Coordinators in the amount of $78,125 for the 2008-2009 school year.
2) Instructional Software Support Specialists in the amount of $17,053.60 for the 2008-2009 school year.
3) Mentors in the amount of $27,114 for the 2008-2009 school year.
4) Activity Sponsors (Placeholder)
5) Additions to the supplemental list of coaches for the fall season of the 2008-2009 school year:
a) Ryan Nyce in the amount of $1,564.20 as an assistant freshman football coach.
b) Angela Johnson in the amount of $2,036.59 as freshman field hockey coach.
d. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTE LIST
1) ADDITIONS
a) Gerald Jones b) Glenn Smith
4. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES
a. ESTABLISHED BUS STOPS FOR 2008-2009
Approve the list of established bus stops for Methacton School District for the 2008-2009 school year.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
B. FISCAL
1. TREASURER’S REPORT (Placeholder) It will be recommended that the Board approve the treasurer’s report for the month of July. The treasurer’s report will be provided prior
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2. TRANSPORTATION STUDY
Approve a transportation study by Dr. Reese Lichtel in the amount of $7,500.
3. WOODLAND PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS (Placeholder)
4. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT/PERMANENT SEWER EASEMENT – ARROWHEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Placeholder)
5. SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES
Approve the following school lunch prices for the 2008-2009 school year reflecting a $.15 increase per level:
Elementary Lunch $2.25 Arcola Lunch $2.55 High School Lunch $3.15
Mr. McCall announced an additional item, a bid for music instruments, for next week’s agenda.
Dr. Quinn further explained the need for the transportation study.
Mrs. Barbone questioned the increase in lunch prices.
C. PERSONNEL
1. EMPLOYMENT – PROFESSIONAL
a. Kristen Daciw, special education instructor at Eagleville Elementary School. Salary: $47,316 based on Masters, Step 2.5. Effective for the 2008-09 school year. This is a replacement position.
b. Michelle Mason, grade four instructor at Worcester Elementary School. Salary: $42,724 based on Bachelors, Step 2.5. Effective for the 2008-09 school year. This is a replacement position.
2. EMPLOYMENT – LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE – PROFESSIONAL
a. Robert Corcoran, long-term substitute grade six science instructor at Arcola Intermediate School. Salary: $41,500 (prorated) based on Bachelors +15, Step 1. Effective for the first semester of the 2008-09 school year.
b. Kathryn Phillabaum, long-term substitute grade five instructor at Worcester Elementary School. Salary: $41,500 based on Bachelors +15, Step 1. Effective for the 2008-09 school year.
Page 4 of 7 c. Therese Roberts, long-term substitute grade two instructor at Arrowhead Elementary School. Salary: $41,000 (prorated) based on Bachelors, Step 1. Effective for the start of the 2008-09 school year through November 6, 2008.
d. Jennifer Roth, long-term substitute grade two instructor at Woodland Elementary School. Salary: $41,000 (prorated) based on Bachelors, Step1. Effective for the start of the 2008-09 school year through December 8, 2008.
3. UNCOMPENSATED LEAVE – CLASSIFIED
a. Michelle Duca-Dinich, instructional assistant at Woodland Elementary School. Effective for the 2008-09 school year.
b. Bridget Niemirovich, bus driver. Effective September 26, 2008 through November 10, 2008.
D. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES
1. FIELD TRIPS
a. Methacton High School student council to Gettysburg High School in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for the State Student Council Conference on November 13, 2008 – November 15, 2008. No cost to the district.
IX. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS’ CALENDARS
August 19, 2008 Work Session 7:30 p.m. Arcola August 26, 2008 Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. Arcola September 16, 2008 Work Session 7:30 p.m. Arcola September 23, 2008 Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. Arcola
B. ADVISEMENTS
1. TRANSFERS – PROFESSIONAL
a. Stephanie Berardelli, from grade six instructor to guidance counselor at Arcola Intermediate School.
b. Sharon Branca, from grade six math instructor to grade seven math instructor at Arcola Intermediate School.
c. Sandy Fischer from grade three instructor to grade four instructor at Arrowhead Elementary School.
Page 5 of 7 d. Nicole Fisher from grade one instructor to grade two instructor at Woodland Elementary School.
e. Krista Johnes from grade seven special education instructor to grade six social studies instructor at Arcola Intermediate School.
f. Sean McCracken from grade six English/social studies instructor to grade six science instructor.
g. Pam Millar from kindergarten instructor to grade two instructor at Audubon Elementary School.
h. Jeff Miller from grade seven special education learning support instructor to autistic support instructor at Arcola Intermediate School.
i. Francesca Neroni from grade four instructor to grade five instructor at Woodland Elementary School.
j. Christine Pandolfo from autistic support instructor to special education learning support instructor at Woodland Elementary School.
k. Na Park from grade four instructor to grade one instructor at Worcester Elementary School.
l. Monica Tarlecki from grade seven social studies instructor to grade eight social studies instructor at Arcola Intermediate School.
2. TRANSFERS – CLASSIFIED
a. Bette Berkowitz from instructional assistant to office assistant at Arcola Intermediate School.
3. INFORMATION
a. Esther Chi, long-term substitute special education instructor at Arcola Intermediate School, has not completed the hiring process.
X. OLD BUSINESS
No old business.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Lynch questioned the location of the board meetings; preferring the LGI over Arcola.
Mr. Bohanak commented positively on the Arcola location for board meetings.
Ms. Petrauskas commented on a recent article in the Times Herald commending Arcola Intermediate School and Methacton High School.
XII. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
Page 6 of 7 No comments were made under Courtesy of the Floor.
XIII. COORDINATOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES – Mrs. Angela Linch - August 26, 2008
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna E. Koons Board Secretary
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