Board of School Directors Meeting NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT 180 West Bridge Street New Hope, PA 18938

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1 Board of School Directors Meeting NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT 180 West Bridge Street New Hope, PA :30 PM District Office Conference Room I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE UES Advanced Music Band III. ROLL CALL IV. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES (*Denotes Attachment) It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the minutes of the March 4, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors. * V. STUDENT REPORTS UES Student Representatives - Natalie Murray and Sarah Deussing MS Student Representatives Anthony Lagana, Jessica Greenup HS Student Representatives McKenzie Cloutier, Ondrej Maxian VI. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT * VII. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS - Board Committee Reports Finance Committee Mr. Adar Community Engagement Committee Mrs. Panzica Curriculum Advisory Committee Mr. Zander Facilities Committee Ms. Kingsley Policy Committee Mrs. Elefante Special Education Committee

2 - Board Liaison Reports Bucks County Intermediate Unit Mr. Zander MBIT Mr. John Vaughn, Alternate: Ms. Alison Kingsley PSBA Liaison Mrs. Atkinson VIII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (Non-Agenda Items) IX. OLD BUSINESS Discussion/Information Items Budget Update * - Mr. Gregory Hogg - Class Size Follow-Up Discussion * - Dr. Raymond Boccuti - Title IX Follow-Up Discussion/New Varsity Sports * - Mr. Ted Harrington - PA Youth Survey (PAYS) Report Follow Up Discussion * Mr. David Lieberman, Mrs. Christina Lang, Mr. Charles Malone - Options for Curriculum Leadership * Mr. Kurt Zander X. NEW BUSINESS Discussion/Information Items Board Discussion (Agenda Items Only) Public Discussion (Agenda Items Only) Action Items A. Finance 1. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the Treasurer s Report and Financial Report for February, * 2

3 2. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve and ratify the following list of bills totaling $1,897, * Officials Checks Between Meetings for Ratification Check Numbers to Totaling - $ General Fund Checks Between Meetings for Ratification Check Numbers to Totaling - $ And Check Numbers to Totaling - $606, Officials Checks for Approval Check Numbers to Totaling - $2, General Fund Checks for Approval Check Numbers to Totaling - $1,287, It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the attached budgetary transfers for the fiscal year and that they be made part of the permanent minute book. * 4. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors ratify an Agreement in Lieu of FAPE dated March 6, 2013 for Student No It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with The Rock Brook School for educational services for Student No for the school year (prorated) in the amount of $18, It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology proposed General Fund Budget for the school year. * 7. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors authorize the Business Administrator and/or the Director of Operations to contract with energy companies when it is in the best interests of the school district to do so. * 8. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors accept the list of Act 153 properties from Solebury Township for * 3

4 B. Personnel 1. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors ratify/approve the following personnel actions, contingent upon meeting all requirements of law and district policy: RETIREMENTS POSITION EFFECTIVE Hogg, Gregory, in accordance with the terms of his contract ** Director of Business & Finance/Board Secretary 7/26/13 Krapf, Linda ** District Staff Secretary 6/28/13 Kondrosky, Sherry ** Principal Secretary 6/28/13 Riess, Guenevere ** Cafeteria Cook 6/20/13 Walter, Elizabeth ** Principal Secretary 6/28/13 Randolph, Larry ** Maintenance Worker 6/28/13 **includes Super Maximum Increment. LEAVES EXTENDED POSITION EFFECTIVE Riggs, Melissa Elementary Teacher- Grade 4 UES Adjusted 1/4/13-3/1/13 Morrash, Lisa Van Praag, Emily Special Education Teacher MS Music Teacher LES/UES Extended 1/15/13-5/3/13 Adjusted 12/10/12-4/19/13 APPOINTMENTS POSITION REASON EFFECTIVE SALARY BENEFITS Adjusted 12/7/13/ $81,358 Dingas, Megan Leave Riggs 1/4/13-3/1/13 Prorated M, Step 8 NO Dingas, Megan Flash, Cara Elementary Teacher- Grade 4 (LTS) UES Elementary Teacher- Grade 5 (LTS) UES Special Education Teacher MS (LTS) (Temporary Transfer from IA position.) Leave Craig Leave-Morrash Approx. 5/17/13-6/21/13 Extended 1/11/13-5/3/13 $81,358 Prorated M, Step 8 NO $51,426 (prorated) B+24, Step 0 Yes 4

5 APPOINTMENTS POSITION REASON EFFECTIVE SALARY BENEFITS Adjusted $48,386 Leave Van 12/5/12- Prorated Fry, Ross Praag 4/19/13 B,Step 0 NO Martin, Matthew Kester, Carol Music Teacher (LTS) LES/UES Instructional Assistant- 6 hr. Temporary Position Homebound Instructor- Science Student Need As required. 4/4/2013-6/20/13 $16,703 (prorated) Year 2 NO SY $40.13/hr. N/A 2. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the following EDR appointments for the school year: EDR Leader EDR Activity Stipend Athletics Rescind Alexis Walker Girls JV Softball $ Appoint Haley Whitney Girls JV Softball $ High School Ronald Dempsey Envirothon $ Middle School Monika Stern Homework Club $ It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the following per diem PA Certified Substitutes effective for the school year: Megan Reiff Anna Williams Armand John D Angelo-Masko Eleni Contoudis 4. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors, as stipulated in Board Policy #303 Employment of Administrators, move forward with the interview process for the position of the Assistant to the Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development, using the current job description for that position. 5. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors direct the Administration to define a formal role description for a Teacher Leader role, to modify other NHSD staff and administrative role descriptions as appropriate, and to present the results back to the board at the May 6, 2013 School Board meeting. 5

6 C. Policy & Program 1. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the following new/revised policies: * 122 Extra-curricular Activities (new) 123 Interscholastic Athletics (revised-name change) Awarding of Credit through College Courses (new) Awarding of Credit through Private Tutoring (new) 333 Professional Development (revised) 806 Child/Student Abuse (revised) 818 Contracted Services (new) Naming Rights (revised) 534 Sick Leave (revised) 2. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors adopt the proposed School Calendar. * 3. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the proposed 2013 School Board Meeting Schedule. * 4. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the proposed addition of Winter Track from club status to a full, winter athletic program offering and the transition of the Winter Cheer program to a winter competitive spirit program, effective for school year. 5. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve a formal waiver of requirements in Policy #200 Enrollment and Policy #201.1 Registration/Proof of Residency to permit student E.D. to formally register for three weeks while visiting from out of the country and residing with a family in the school district. D. Plant & Equipment 1. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors award the bid for the Sale of the 1990 GMC van to Doug MacDowell in the amount of $ * 6

7 XI. BOARD DISCUSSION XII. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING DATES Curriculum Advisory Committee Monday, April 22, 2013 Facilities Committee Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Policy Committee Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Board of School Directors Regular Meeting Monday, May 6, 2013 Proposed Final Budget Finance Committee Monday, May 13, 2013 Special Education Committee Tuesday, May 14, :00 PM District Conference Room Policy Committee Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Board of School Directors Regular Meeting Monday, May 20, 2013 Curriculum Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 28, :30 PM District Conference Room Facilities Committee Tuesday, May 28, 2013 INFORMATION ITEMS - Enrollment Reports March and April,