NEW CASTLE COUNTY VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING. September 23, :00 P.M.

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1 NEW CASTLE COUNTY VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. The following Board members were present for the School Board meeting, which was held at the Thomas B. Sharp Center: John F. Lynch, Jr., President; Yvette Santiago, Vice President; Mark Stellini; Madeline Johnson; Renee Taschner; and Robert Gilligan. Victoria C. Gehrt, Superintendent, was also present. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Lynch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMUNITY/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None REPORT / SECRETARY / SUPERINTENDENT Minutes A motion was made by Ms. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Stellini to dispense with the reading and to recommend approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday,. The motion passed unanimously. Correspondence Letter from St. Georges graduate, Audric Jonathan Baal, thanking the Board and District for what he gained while at our school after completing his first year of college. RECOGNITION OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS HOWARD Raising the Roof Event Dr. Stanley Spoor thanked everyone involved for the tremendous success of the Raising the Roof breakfast event and tour on September 18, in which the Governor attended. Special thanks to Mr. Mark Stellini. Harvard Data Wise Team Presenter: Dr. Stanley Spoor, Principal Samantha Draper, 10 th Gr. English Instructor Gin Conard, 10 th Gr. English Instructor Kate Neeman, 10 th Gr. Special Ed. Instructor Marie Young, 10 th Gr. Math Instructor ieducation Delaware Finalist Presenter: Mr. John Greenly, Assistant Principal Ashley Sorenson, Science Instructor Delaware Advisory Council on Career & Technical Education Award Recipient Presenters: Ms. Colleen Conaty, Assistant Principal Mr. Dean Dickerson, Small Engines Instructor (Nominated Mr. Buono) Nicholas Buono, Legal Support Systems Instructor

2 Page 2 PUBLIC PRESENTATION HOWARD Student Transition Days Presenters: Leah Anderson, Assistant Principal Christiana Smith, Intern Brian Mitchell, 9 th Gr. Science Instructor/9 th Gr. Transition Team Samantha Draper, 10 th Gr. English Instructor/10 th Gr. Transition Team Ashley Sorenson, 11/12 th Gr. Science Instructor/11 th Gr. Transition Team Checkpoint Charlie Germany Trip Presenters: Colleen Conaty, Assistant Principal Christine Shaub, Legal Administrative Assisting Instructor Joanna Lupo, Culinary Arts Instructor DISTRICT Summer Completed Projects Presenter: Paul Ignudo, Supervisor of Facilities Athletic Fields: 3-Year Plan Presenter: Tim Kain, Supervisor of Facilities FINANCIAL REPORTS The motion was made by Ms. Santiago and seconded by Ms. Johnson to approve the Financial Reports for August, subject to audit. The motion passed with five affirmative votes and one no. After a roll call, those in the affirmative were: Mr. Lynch, Ms. Santiago, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Stellini, and Mr. Gilligan. Ms. Taschner voted abstention. BIDS, QUOTATIONS, AND CHANGE ORDERS Three Change Orders regarding the Howard Renovation Project were reviewed by the Board: Bid Pack C, Bayshore Transportation; Moving for $13, Bid Pack C, Roman Mosaic & Tile Company; Terrazzo for $4, Bid Pack C, Joseph Rizzo & Sons; Masonry for $9, Bid Pack C, Nickle Electrical Company; Electrical for $10, All Change Orders have been reviewed and approved by Dr. Hale, Mr. Tim Kain, facilities supervisor, and Mr. Casey McCabe from Bancroft Construction Co. REPORTS: PRINCIPALS / DIRECTORS / SPECIAL Discussions were held regarding Board members' comments on, and inquiries into, the monthly administrative reports.

3 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Howard Renovation Project Final Executive Summary Casey McCabe, Bancroft Construction Co., provided the Board with the final executive summary and status report on the Howard Renovation Project and provided progress photos. Mr. McCabe reported that their punch list is expected to be completed by October 25. They will be working through a close-out control checklist, such as programming systems, functional demonstrations of equipment, custodial staff training, compiling maintenance files to be turned over, etc. Closing financial documents, release of liens, etc. will be handled with Dr. Hale. Dr. Gehrt thanked Mr. McCabe for all his hard work and dedication in coming and reporting to the Board and answering questions all these months. FY 14 Legislative Priorities At last month s Board meeting, a ranking sheet of FY 14 Legislative Priorities was provided to members of the Board to review and rank. After reviewing, the ranking sheets were submitted. These rankings have been tabulated and are being presented for final review and approval. A motion was made by Ms. Santiago and seconded by Ms. Johnson to approve the FY 14 Legislative Priorities as presented. The motion passed unanimously. The approved FY 14 Legislative Priorities will be submitted to the Department of Education and the Delaware School Boards Association. NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Ms. Santiago and seconded by Ms. Taschner to approve personnel actions, including addendum pages 64 a.-b., as recommended: LOCATION POSITION NAME EFFECTIVE NEW APPOINTMENTS Delcastle Physical Education Instructor- Angela Guida 09/04/13 Delcastle Spanish Instructor Temporary Amanda Powell 09/09/13 Delcastle Automotive Technology Instructor- Adam Leiter 09/23/13 Delcastle Custodian Efrain Rodriguez 09/23/13 Hodgson Custodian Shaun Woznicki 09/23/13 Del. Skills Ctr. HVAC & Residential Energy David Schneider TBD addendum Instructor Temporary Howard Nurse Technician Instructor- Lisa Peace TBD addendum Temporary St. Georges Social Studies Instructor- Ashley Mills TBD addendum REASSIGNMENT From: St. Georges Student Activities Coordinator Jamie Crumlish 09/23/13 To: St. Georges Learning Support Coach/Student Activities Coordinator From: St. Georges Social Studies Instructor Nicholas Schaefer 09/23/13 addendum To: St. Georges Learning Support Coach REASSIGNMENT -- Adjustment From: St. Georges Learning Support Coach/Student Jamie Crumlish 09/23/13 addendum Activities Coordinator To: St. Georges Student Activities Coordinator FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE St. Georges Custodian Denise Dugan 08/26/13

4 Page 4 LOCATION POSITION NAME EFFECTIVE RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCES Delcastle Secretary Debra Stafford 09/19/13 addendum St. Georges Custodian Denise Dugan 09/02/13 addendum EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS Delcastle Yearbook Advisor (1/2) Molly Hale 2013/2014 Delcastle Yearbook Advisor (1/2) Katrina Smith 2013/2014 Howard 9 th Grade Class Sponsor Ronda Laws 2013/2014 addendum Howard 12 th Grade Class Sponsor Marie Young 2013/2014 addendum Howard Drama Advisor Christine Cleary 2013/2014 addendum St. Georges 9 th Grade Sponsor (1/2) Nicholas Schaefer 2013/2014 addendum St. Georges 10 th Grade Sponsor (1/2) Diane Kozur-Eklund 2013/2014 addendum COACHING RECOMMENDATIONS -- Adjustments Delcastle Fall Cheerleading, Asst. Coach Sam Bailey 2013/2014 addendum Delcastle Fall Cheerleading, Asst. Coach-Volunteer Paige Fuss 2013/2014 addendum TEACHER AND CAREER PROGRAM CLUSTER LEADERS Howard Business/Computers/ R. Dean Dickerson 2013/2014 Construction Cluster Leader Howard Health Services Cluster Leader Johanna Herman 2013/2014 Howard Public & Consumer Services Joanna Lupo 2013/2014 Cluster Leader Howard Student Support Services Jane Lauginiger 2013/2014 Co-Teacher Leader Howard Student Support Services Maureen Keeney 2013/2014 Co-Teacher Leader TEACHER LEADERSHIP TEAM (ILT) Howard Gin Conard 2013/2014 Howard Samantha Draper 2013/2014 Howard Elijah Hicks 2013/2014 Howard Sharon Horrocks 2013/2014 Howard Brian Mitchell 2013/2014 Howard Paul Ramirez 2013/2014 Howard Christine Shaub 2013/2014 Howard Christiana Smith 2013/2014 Howard Ashley Sorenson 2013/2014 Howard Tristan Spates 2013/2014 Howard Kimberley Williams 2013/2014 Howard Marie Young 2013/2014 RESIGNATIONS Hodgson Culinary Arts Instructor Gerald Treese 10/16/13 addendum St. Georges Guidance Counselor Cecilia Hoopes 10/18/13 addendum RESIGNATION/COACHING Delcastle Fall Cheerleading, Asst. Coach Paige Fuss 09/04/13 addendum The motion was carried unanimously.

5 Page 5 GENERAL INFORMATION Dates to Remember Mr. Lynch asked the Board to take note of October 9 is DSBA s Board of Directors meeting and clinics. He also reminded members that October 23 is the DSBA Legislative Committee meeting. Ms. Santiago and Mr. Stellini said they would be unable to attend. DSBA Information - None ADJOURNMENT The motion was made by Ms. Santiago and seconded by Ms. Johnson to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. The motion was carried unanimously. Victoria C. Gehrt, Ed.D., Superintendent