BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Boyertown, Pennsylvania Board of School Directors Education Center Board Room

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1 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Boyertown, Pennsylvania Board of School Directors Education Center Board Room Agenda 6:30 p.m. 3. Previous Executive Session Date Topic Approximate Time 1/24/17 Personnel 16 minutes 4. Public Comment Period No. 1 Announcement (up to 30 minutes in duration unless otherwise indicated) 5. Approval of Minutes Public Meeting January 17, 2017 Public Meeting January 24, Financial Report Treasurer s Report November and December Secretary s Report 8. Solicitor s Report 9. Student Representative Report 10. Board President s Report 11. Superintendent s Report Consent Agenda Itemized Agenda 12. Old Business 13. Public Comment Period No. 2 Announcement (up to 30 minutes in duration unless otherwise indicated) 14. Board Comments

2 BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Boyertown, Pennsylvania 15. Announcements: Upcoming Meeting Dates February 28, 2017 March 7, 2017 March 14, 2017 March 28, 2017 Board of School Directors, Education Center Board Room, 6:30 p.m. Budget Work Session, Education Center Board Room, 6:30 p.m. Board of School Directors, Education Center Board Room, 6:30 p.m. Board of School Directors, Education Center Board Room, 6:30 p.m. 16. Adjournment

3 Page 3 BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Boyertown, Pennsylvania SUPER INTENDE NT S REPORT CONSENT AGENDA To: Members of the School Board Administration requests approval of the consent agenda as presented: 1. REQUEST TO APPROVE OVERNIGHT STUDENT TRIPS The Board s practice is to approve trips taken by students that require overnight stays. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of School Directors approves the following overnight student trips: A. The purpose of this trip is for 5 BASH Choir students to travel to the Lehigh Valley Charter Arts in Bethlehem, PA on February 23-25, 2017 to participate in the PMEA Region V Chorus. Teacher in Charge: Jeffrey K. Brunner Non-District Expenses Registration... $ Total Non-District Expenses... $ District Expenses Registration... $ Transportation... $13.76 Meals... $ Substitutes... $ Total District Expenses... $ B. The purpose of this trip is for 5 BASH Orchestra students to travel to Bangor Area High School, Bangor, PA on March 8-10, 2017 to participate in the PMEA Northeast Region Orchestra Festival. Teacher in Charge: Chris Cinquini Non-District Expenses Housing... $ Meals... $ Total Non-District Expenses... $360.00

4 Page 4 District Expenses Registration... $ Transportation... $33.36 Housing... $ Meals... $ Substitutes... $ Total District Expenses... $1, C. The purpose of this trip is for 6 BASH Key Club students to travel to Harrisburg, Pa on March 10-13, 2017 to interact with Key Clubs from around the state, exchange ideas and network. Teacher in Charge: Lois Coyne Non-District Expenses Registration... $1, Meals... $ Transportation... $41.00 Total Non-District Expenses... $2,094.00

5 Page 5 To: Members of the School Board BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Boyertown, Pennsylvania SUPER INTENDENT S REPORT ITEMIZED AGENDA Administration respectfully submits the following information and recommendations: 1. APPROVAL OF THE BERYL M. KIEFER TRUST SCHOLARSHIP Beryl M. Kiefer was a long-time teacher for the Boyertown Area School District. Mrs. Kiefer included in her Last Will and Testament provisions for a one-time scholarship. The scholarship essentially provides for a Trust of three years in duration during which the Trust would pay for the college expenses of a deserving member of the senior class. The Will further provides that: the selection of this student shall be made by my Trustees from a list of at least three names nominated by the senior high school principal in consultation with the guidance counselors, which nominations shall be based on financial need and academic aptitude. Eligible to Boyertown Area Senior High School Seniors who will be attending college and pursuing a four year degree. The total scholarship, approximately $62,000, will be awarded to the college or university for the benefit of the selected student. Students applying for this scholarship should have a high honors Cumulative GPA and must submit a letter of application and essay to the Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee will submit at least three finalists application letters to Mrs. Richard Faust for the final determination of the selected student. The School Board must approve and authorize the establishment of the Beryl M Kiefer Trust Scholarship. RECOMMENDATION: The Board of School Directors approves and authorizes the establishment of the Beryl M. Kiefer Trust Scholarship. 2. BOYERTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING ACADEMIES PRESENTATION Administration will provide an overview of the Boyertown Area Senior High School Learning Academies.

6 Page 6 3. AUTHORIZATION TO BID ELEMENTARY AIR CONDITIONING The Board of School Directors met on October 25, 2016, and approved the plan for the District to add classroom air-conditioning to Colebrookdale Elementary, Earl Elementary, Pine Forge Elementary, and Washington Elementary. Administration requests Board authorization to solicit bids for the proposed projects at an estimated cost of $3.25 million. This approval authorizes the administration to work with the construction management firm Fidevia to advertise and collect the bids for the air-conditioning work. The bids, when received, will be presented to the School Board for approval. This project will be funded through the Elementary HVAC Fund. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of School Directors authorizes administration to solicit bids to add classroom air-conditioning to Colebrookdale Elementary, Earl Elementary, Pine Forge Elementary, and Washington Elementary. Funding of the projects is through the Elementary HVAC Fund. 4. APPROVAL OF BOYERTOWN AREA SENIOR HIGH CHANGE ORDER The following change orders are submitted for Board approval: Pagoda Electric Electrical Contractor ECCO-026- This change order includes problems related to existing conditions, code requirements, and owner requests. The work to be done includes: Replacing missing speakers, adding a weatherproof box for the electrical components of the Monroe Street extension gate, HVAC work, adding fire alarm systems, adding data in a selection of locations, demolition of floor boxes. In addition, work includes the improvements of six electrical panels to remove the shared neutral and to provide new branch conductors to each panel. Finally, included is the electric needed for an automated handicap accessibly entrance to the old section of the high school. $361, ECCO-027- Work to be done includes: Hardware, wiring and installation costs associated with camera systems, lighting, data runs, fire alarm systems, clocks, exit signs, speakers, elevator work, data closets and lights. Snyder Hoffman will be reimbursing the district $33, of the total. $224,553.29

7 Page 7 ECCO-028- Costs associated with lighting ballasts in Music Suite. Total cost will be reimbursed to BASD by Snyder Hoffman. $ 9, TOTAL $ 595, Reimbursed Amount $42, Total Cost to BASD $552, RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of School Directors approve the change orders as submitted above at the stated costs. 5. TAX COLLECTORS COMPENSATION In compliance with the legal requirements for taxing authorities to establish compensation rates for elected tax collectors every four years for the period to commence in terms beginning in 2018 through 2021, Administration recommends that the tax collectors of the following Townships and Boroughs be compensated at the rate of $2.00 per Real Estate property tax bill collected and $1.35 per collected Per Capita tax bill with an additional $.05 per bill paid on each tax bill collected if the tax collector utilizes the District s primary bank depository. Each tax collector will also receive an additional $500 stipend payable annually in June of each year. Notice is hereby given that the Boyertown Area School District intends to eliminate the Per Capita Tax effective July 1, With the elimination of this tax bill, therefore no compensation will be paid to the tax collector pertaining to the per capita tax. The School Board requested the following choices of additional compensation to the tax collectors regarding the mandated Act 1 option to allow installment payments to taxpayers. A. For each real estate bill installment payment processed, the tax collector will receive $2.00 to process the collection of the installment. B. For each real estate bill installment payment processed, the tax collector will receive $1.00 to process the collection of the installment. C. For each real estate bill installment payment processed, the tax collector will receive no additional compensation (current compensation plan). Bally Borough Bechtelsville Borough Boyertown Borough Colebrookdale Township Douglass Township, Berks County Douglass Township, Montgomery County Earl Township New Hanover Township Upper Frederick Township Washington Township

8 Page 8 RECOMMENDATION That the Board of School Directors approve the rate of compensation to the elected tax collectors of the entities presented above at a rate of $2.00 per collected Real Estate tax bill and $1.35 per collected Per Capita tax bill plus an additional $.05 per bill if the District s main depository is utilized by the collector. Tax collectors processing mandated Act 1 installment payments will be compensated at a rate of $ per installment and each tax collector will receive an annual $500 stipend in June of each year commencing in June BCIU BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT In accordance with Act 316, passed December 21, 1982, it is necessary for a director to be appointed by a majority vote of the Board of School Directors of the Boyertown School District to fill the three year term as a Board member at the Berks County Intermediate Unit from July 1, 2017 ending June 30, RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of School Directors nominate and appoint a representative for the Berks County Intermediate Unit Joint Operating Committee for a three year term from July 1, 2017 ending June 30, PERSONNEL A. RETIREMENTS Professional (Update): Peter K. Detterline Retirement Increment: Science Teacher Senior High and Junior High East $9,625 (35 years of district service) June 6, 2017 or the last day of the school year Supervisor (Update): Paul A. Grenewald Facilities Engineer Support Services Retirement Increment: $4,098 (14.9 years of district service) April 3, 2017

9 Page 9 B. RESIGNATIONS Classified: Nilsa Hill 1:1 Learning Support Paraprofessional (6.5 hrs. /day) Junior High East January 27, 2017 Richard A. Kulp Custodian II 3 rd Shift (8 hrs. /day) Junior High East January 20, 2017 Peggy S. Mannino Cafeteria Worker (3.5 hrs. /day) Junior High East January 27, 2017 C. APPOINTMENTS Pending receipt of all employment requirements Classified: Christina M. Ferrara 1:1 Learning Support Paraprofessional (6.5 hrs. /day) Junior High East Rate of Pay: $14.13/hr. February 13, 2017 Lynnette M. Moccia 1:1 Learning Support Paraprofessional (6.5 hrs. /day) New Hanover-Upper Frederick Elementary Rate of Pay: $14.13/hr. February 21, 2017 D. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SCHOOL YEAR UPDATE Pay Name School Activity Cat Step Year Salary Date Daniel L. Dilanzo SH Accent Advisor $909 05/17/17

10 Page 10 E. SUBSTITUTES Substitute Teacher - $110.00/day Effective (January 30, 2017) Sara L. Stahl Jon Luc Zacharius Substitute Teacher - $110.00/day Effective (January 31, 2017) Kristi A. Schueler Substitute Teacher - $110.00/day Effective (February 1, 2017) Earle A. Johnson Substitute Teacher - $110.00/day Effective (February 3, 2017) Jennifer M. Korb Substitute Teacher - $110.00/day Effective (February 6, 2017) Linsay N. Beidler Susan Hughes Robinette Substitute Teacher - $110.00/day Effective (February 10, 2017) Eileen R. LaFountain Maryanne R. Zwolak Substitute Paraprofessional - $9.88/hr. Effective (January 25, 2017) Nicole K. Schoedler Substitute Paraprofessional - $9.88/hr. Effective (February 6, 2017) Linsay N. Beidler F. CHANGE OF STATUS Professional: Amanda M. Card From: Per Diem Substitute Teacher District To: Grade 4 Teacher Colebrookdale Elementary Status: Long-term Substitute Rate of Pay: $216.44/day August 24, 2016 to June 6, 2017

11 Page 11 Classified: Amanda C. Ehst From: Substitute Cafeteria Worker District To: Cafeteria/Recess Paraprofessional (3.0 hrs. /day) Washington Elementary Rate of Pay: $11.15/hr. February 2, 2017 Kellie L. Jenkins From: Playground Paraprofessional (2.75 hrs. /day) New Hanover-Upper Frederick Elementary To: Substitute Paraprofessional District Rate of Pay: $9.88/hr. February 3, 2017 G. LEAVE Professional Amy L. Gollatz Patricia D. Grzywacz Erin C. Nester Grade 4 Teacher Colebrookdale Elementary School Extension of Childrearing Leave of Absence beginning March 20, 2017 and ending approximately June 6, 2017 Grade 4 Teacher New Hanover Upper Frederick Elementary School Family Medical Leave of Absence beginning February 13, 2017 and ending approximately June 6, 2017 School Counselor Boyertown Elementary School Family Medical/Childrearing Leave of Absence beginning approximately April 3, 2017 and ending approximately June 5, 2018

12 Page 12 Katherine Nyce Barbara O. VanBuskirk Stephanie E. Wiediger Grade 3 Teacher Washington Elementary School Family Medical Leave of Absence beginning approximately March 28, 2017 and ending approximately June 6, 2017 Special Education Liaison Senior High School Intermittent Family Medical Leave of Absence beginning January 23, 2017 and ending approximately May 1, 2017 Spanish Teacher Senior High School Family Medical/Childrearing Leave of Absence beginning August 23, 2017 and ending approximately January 19, 2018 H. APPOINTMENT OF MENTOR TEACHERS FOR THE STAFF INDUCTION PROGRAM (Additions) Our staff induction program requires the assignment of mentors for long-term substitutes, temporary professional employees, and professional employees who are new to the district. Other professional employees may be considered for induction pending a request by building principals and review by central office administration. The inductees and mentors have been assigned by the District Administration in cooperation with the building principals. Mentors will be approved at a rate not to exceed $ Professional Employee School Mentor Courtney R. Knauer WES Rachel L. Kumpf Amanda S. Kaucher PFES/NHUF/GES Elizabeth E. Wagner Jennifer M. Korb WES Karen D. Douglass (50%) Jennifer M. Korb BES Dawne L. Von Czoernig (50%) RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of School Directors approves/ratifies personnel items as presented. Respectfully submitted, Richard H. Faidley, Superintendent