Upper Perkiomen School District Education Center 2229 East Buck Road Pennsburg, PA 18073

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1 Upper Perkiomen School District Education Center 2229 East Buck Road Pennsburg, PA September 8, :00 p.m. Multi-Purpose Room Welcome to the regular meeting of the Board of Directors Of the Upper Perkiomen School District CODE OF ETHICS The Board of School Directors agrees to: Welcome and encourage participation and cooperation by all Work with constituents in a spirit of harmony Base decision on the facts, vote our honest convictions, and be unswayed by partisan bias Devote time, thought, and study to our duties and responsibilities Resist any temptation or outside pressure to use our position to benefit ourselves Understand and evaluate the educational program and plan for school operations Provide oversight to the business of the School District, establish policies, and vest administration in the Superintendent of Schools Help the community have all the facts, all the time, about their schools Strive to maximize school board service in a spirit of teamwork and devotion to public education BOARD OF DIRECTORS John L. Gehman, President Dr. John L. Farris Raeann B. Hofkin, Vice-President Wilfred E. Pike Kimberly A. Baccari Joan T. Smith Dr. Kerry A. Drake Jonathan A. Warren, Treasurer Mike W. Elliott Sandra M. Kassel, Board Secretary (non-voting member) ADMINISTRATORS Dr. Alexis McGloin, Superintendent Dr. Sean Arney, Assistant Superintendent Sandra Kassel, Business Administrator Ashley Kitten, Director of Human Resources SOLICITOR Kenneth A. Roos, Esquire Wisler Pearlstine, LLP In order to assist in keeping an accurate record of the proceeding of this meeting, the meeting is being videotaped by the District.

2 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call C. Introductions D. Announcements II. III. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION A. Policy Revisions/Adoptions First Reading (Attachment A) i) No. 011 Conflict of Interest Acceptance of Gifts Board Members ii) No Extracurricular Participation by Home Education Students IV. SOLICITOR S REPORT V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Facilities Committee Will Pike B. Special Education Committee Dr. Kerry Drake C. Policy Committee Joan Smith D. Board Communication Line Mike Elliott E. Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center John Gehman F. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Dr. Kerry Drake G. Legislative Liaison Kimberly Baccari H. Upper Perkiomen Regional Planning Commission Kimberly Baccari I. Upper Perkiomen Education Foundation Mike Elliott VII. MINUTES A. Motion to approve the Regular School Board Minutes of August 11, 2016 (Attachment B). VIII. PERSONNEL REPORT A. RESIGNATIONS i) SUPPORT STAFF (1) ALYSSA L. D IPPOLITO, Paraprofessional at the Middle School, effective August 18, ii) SUPPLEMENTAL (1) AMY L. ZDROJESKY, Assistant Lacrosse Coach at the Middle School, effective August 18, B. APPOINTMENTS i) PROFESSIONAL STAFF (1) PAIGE A. PYATT, Long Term Substitute Art Teacher, at Hereford Elementary School, effective August 30, 2016, to be hired subject to required employment September, Page 1 of 4

3 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 history review at Bachelor s, Step 1, $42,935/year. Paige is replacing Norma Reichenbach-Nichols, who is on a leave. ii) SUPPORT STAFF (1) CHARLEEN M. HERRICK, Instructional Paraprofessional at Hereford Elementary School, effective August 23, 2016, at $11.00/hour, Step 1, per the Part-Time Support Staff agreement. Charleen will be replacing Karen Kratz, who retired. (2) NICOLE E. KUESTNER, Long Term Substitute Non-Instructional Paraprofessional at Marlborough Elementary School, effective September 6, 2016, at $10.00/hour, Step 1, per the Part-Time Support Staff agreement. Nicole will be replacing Pat Rogers, who is on leave. (3) AMY N. KAHL, Instructional Paraprofessional at Marlborough Elementary School, effective August 29, 2016, at $11.00/hour, Step 1, per the Part-Time Support Staff agreement. Amy will be replacing Marsha Chiavaroli, who retired. (4) GINA L. PLONSKI, Staff Nurse at Marlborough Elementary School, effective September 7, 2016, at $20.40/hour, Step 1, per the Agreement for Staff Nurses. Gina will be replacing Judy Maginnis, who resigned. C. SATURDAY DETENTION/SUSPENSION PROCTORS for the school year (4 hours/day, as needed) at the hourly rate per the professional agreement: i) Middle School (1) KIMERLY BAER-BERRODIN (2) LISA BRYSON (3) KELLY CAHOON (4) CHRISTIAN FOWKES (5) MICHELE FOWKES (6) JENNIFER HART (7) NICKOLE HART (8) JAMYE KEISER (9) DEBORAH MACIOGE (10) DEVIN SMALLEY (11) BRENDA STEPHENSON (12) CHERYL STOTSENBURG ii) SUPPLEMENTAL SALARY POSITIONS for the school year: Area Position Name Schedule Salary Music HS/Band Kierstin Levan A $10, Music Band Asst. Blake A. Bergey A $1, Music Band Asst. Robin Holman A $1, September, Page 2 of 4

4 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 iii) EXTRAMURAL POSITIONS for : Area Status Position Name Salary Technology Appointment Webmaster, HS Debra Burns $ Technology Appointment Webmaster, MS Luke Verna $ Technology Appointment Webmaster, HFD Thomas Guellich $ Technology Appointment Webmaster, MLB Matthew Lippincott $ D. CHANGE OF STATUS i) ALLISON STEPHENS, Technology, Curriculum, and Innovation Specialist at the Education Center, date to be determined, at $102,143/year (prorated). Allison will be replacing AJ Juliani, who resigned. E. LEAVES OF ABSENCE i) BARBARA HARDING, approve a MEDICAL LEAVE of absence from September 14, 2016, through approximately October 31, ii) NORMA REICHENBACH-NICHOLS, approve a MEDICAL LEAVE of absence from August 23, 2016, through approximately the end of the first semester. iii) PATRICIA ROGERS, approve an UNPAID LEAVE of absence from August 29, 2016, through approximately February 1, iv) MELISSA TELLER, approve a MEDICAL LEAVE of absence from August 23, 2016, through September 25, IX. ACTION ITEMS A. Motion to approve the Professional Agreement between the Upper Perkiomen Board of School Directors and the Upper Perkiomen Education Association. B. Motion to approve the attached Right of Way agreement with PPL Electric Utilities at the Upper Perkiomen High School location (Attachment C). C. Motion to approve the attached Resolution authorizing the administration to work with Public Financial Management and Rhoads & Sinon, LLP to provide for the new money needs of the district in the amount of $9,995,000 (Attachment D). D. Motion to enter into the minutes PDE s approval of PlanCon Part K: Project Refinancing. This was for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2016 to refund Series of 2011 (Lease number ) (Attachment E). E. Motion to approve the Agreement with PSI Personnel, LLC for staffing to support business office coverage (Attachment F). F. Motion to approve Michael Faccinetto to serve as President-Elect of PSBA for G. Motion to approve David Hutchinson to serve as Vice-President of PSBA for September, Page 3 of 4

5 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 H. Motion to approve the following to the open trustee positions on the PSBA Insurance Trust Board: i) William S. LaCuff, term ends December 31, 2018 ii) Kathy K. Swope, term ends December 31, 2019 iii) Mark B. Miller, term ends December 31, 2019 iv) Marianne L. Neel, term ends December 31, 2017 v) Michael Faccinetto, term ends December 31, 2017 I. Motion to approve the Student Activity & Scholarship List for the school year in accordance with Board Policy No. 618 (Attachment G). J. Motion to approve the following Board Policy Revision (Attachment H) i) No. 810 Transportation X. BUSINESS REPORTS (Attachment I) A. Finance Reports i) General Account ii) Investment Accounts & Certificates of Deposit (1) Capital (2) General iii) Payroll iv) Activity Summary Report v) Food Service Report B. Bills i) General Expenses ii) Capital Expenses XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS XII. BOARD COMMENTS XIII. ADJOURNMENT FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS DATE TIME LOCATION School Board Workshop 09/22/16 6:30 p.m. Education Center School Board Meeting 10/13/16 7:00 p.m. Education Center The Upper Perkiomen Board of School Directors appreciates your interest in and support for the students and their school experience. September, Page 4 of 4

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