SCHOOL DISTRICT OF HATBORO- HORSHAM Minutes January 22, 2013 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the School District of Hatboro- Horsham was called to order by President, Dr. Russel Bleiler at 7:06 p.m. on the above date in the board room of the administration building. Present: Mrs. Margaret Lotter, Mrs. Kelley Winters, Mr. Thomas Hagan, Mr. Mark Opalisky, Mr. Louis Polaneczky, and Mrs. Deborah Mullen. Absent were: Mrs. Barbara LaSorsa and Mrs. Marian McCouch. Also present were Dr. Curtis Griffin, Superintendent; Ms. Monica Taylor, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. John Nodecker, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Robert Reichert, Director of Business Affairs; and Mr. Jack Dooley, School Solicitor. Also present were Mr. Dennis Williams, High School Principal; Mrs. Kari Hill, Elementary Principal, Ms. Tiffany Hood, Elementary teacher, Also Mr. Eric Shea, HHEA. Also present were High School students, Mr. Sean Raymond and Ms. Lexi Brooks, and elementary student Lily Bigley and her family. Also citizens Mr. Trent Coombs, Mr. Gary Conner, Ms. Joan Baist, Ms. Lynn Davis, Ms. Dorothy Spiewak, Mr. Bruce O Hart, Ms. Theresa Brown and Mr. Jeff Fread. Recognition Mrs. Kari Hill introduced Crooked Billet 5 th grader, Lily Bigley. Lily was recognized for her award-winning artwork which was included in the PA Attorney General s 2013 calendar. She is one of 13 winners of the 16 th Annual Drug Free Calendar Contest. All attending Board Members received a calendar. Delegations Minutes The minutes of the meeting of December 17, 2012, were approved as presented (Polaneczky, Opalisky, all ayes). Student Representative s Report Ms. Lexi Brooks provided the School Board with the Student Representative s Report. Students are in the process of taking final exams; Keystones have been completed; new semester starts Jan. 28; students were very impressed by speaker Chris Herren; Boys Basketball team is presently undefeated; Feed a Friend Drive was successful; High School will be holding their 31 st talent show.
Superintendent s Report Dr. Curtis Griffin This month is School Board Recognition Month. D thanked everyone for their dedication and tireless efforts. A consultant has been approved for hire by the HLRA. The property is still owned by the Navy and under evaluation. PDE holds a second meeting in March re School District Performance Profile. Eastern Center for Arts & Technology Report Mrs. Deborah Mullen A. Resolution for the 2013-14 Operating Budget for the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology was approved (Attachment B). (Polaneczky, Opalisky, all ayes) Federal Programs Report Ms. Monica Taylor Gearing up for the Federal Programs Audit which will be held in the Spring. More information will be forthcoming. Intermediate Unit Report A. Resolution for the 2013-14 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Budget was approved. (Attachment C) (Polaneczky, Opalisky, all ayes) Legislative Committee Report Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation Report - Ms. Monica Taylor Introduction of newly hired Executive Director, Julia Rubio. HHEF Co-sponsored Chris Herren, speaker. Homebound Instruction The board granted approval of homebound instruction for the following students (Opalisky, Polaneczky, all ayes): M.H. Grade 10 effective 1/4/13 for 5 hours per week for 6 weeks. G.M. Grade 10 effective 1/14/13 for 5 hours per week for 3 months. Acknowledgement Approved - Robert Reichert, Director of Business Affairs as Title IX Coordinator and as the Designee for Right to Education and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), effective January 2013. (Opalisky, Polaneczky, all ayes)
List of Corporate Bank Accounts (Attachment D) Approved (Opalisky, Polaneczky, all ayes) Reports The Treasurer s Report for December, 2012, was approved subject to audit (Opalisky, Lotter, all ayes). (Attachment #E) The Student Activities Report for December, 2012, was approved subject to audit (Opalisky, Lotter, all ayes). (Attachment #F) The Child Care Program Report for December, 2012, was approved subject to audit (Mullen, Opalisky, all ayes). (Attachment #G) The Student Loan Fund Report for December, 2012, was approved subject to audit (Lotter, Opalisky, all ayes). (Attachment #H) The Food Services Account Report for December, 2012, was approved subject to audit (Opalisky, Mullen, all ayes). (Attachment #I) The Payroll Account Report for December, 2012, was approved subject to audit (Opalisky, Lotter, all ayes). (Attachment #J) The Tax Collector s Report for December, 2012, was approved subject to audit (Opalisky, Mullen, all ayes). (Attachment #K) The Capital Project Report for December, 2012, was approved subject to audit (Lotter, Opalisky, all ayes). (Attachment #L) Personnel The following supportive personnel changes were approved (Polaneczky, Lotter, all ayes). A. Resignations Mary T. Dougherty full-time Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Administrative Building effective 1/11/13. Reason: Other Employment. Dr. Griffin expressed his appreciation for Mary s assistance over the past several years and wished her good luck in her new endeavor. Several Board Members concurred. Dr. Griffin introduced Peggy Stebner, who is filling in as his Administrative Assistant until a final candidate is hired.
Michelle L. Foran full-time Special Education Assistant, Simmons effective 1/11/13. Reason: Personal. Christine S. Puglisi full-time Special Education Assistant, Hallowell effective 1/16/13. Reason: Personal. April R. Gebelein full-time Special Education Assistant, Simmons effective 12/13/12. Reason: Personal. Jill Evans full-time Teacher Assistant, Crooked Billet effective 12/21/12. Reason: Other Employment. Michaela M. Rush part-time Title I Math Assistant, Blair Mill effective 1/16/13. Reason: Other Employment. A. Retirements Paul W. Bachurski part-time Duty Monitor, Senior High - effective 1/2/13 after 14 years of service in the district. B. Employments Betsy Ferdock part-time (3 hours/day) ESL Teacher Assistant, Blair Mill effective 1/14/13 through the end of the 2012-2013 school year. Salary: $6,011.61 (prorated). David J. Puceta part-time (4 hours/day) Book Bus Driver, Transportation effective 1/10/13 replacing Charles Brinkmann who had a change of status. Rate: $18.63/hour. Katelin E. Horn part-time (5.5 hours/day) AM/PM Child Care Supervisor, Simmons effective 1/11/13. Rate: $11.00/hour. Patrick W. Clark part-time (3.5 hours/day) PM Child Care Assistant, Simmons effective 11/26/12. Rate: $8.00/hour. Cheryl A. Johnson part-time (3.5 hours/day) Food Service Assistant, High School effective 1/14/13 replacing Sandra Mallatratt who resigned. Rate: $9.80/hour. Tyler A. Rinko part-time (20 hours/week) Title I Math Assistant, Blair Mill effective 1/16/13 replacing Michaela M. Rush who resigned. Salary: $8,015.48 (prorated). C. Change of Status Rachel J. Gieringer from part-time ( 2.5 hours/day ) PM Child Care Assistant Supervisor, Simmons to part-time (3.5 hours/day) PM Child Care Supervisor, Simmons effective 1/14/13. Rate: $11.00/hour.
D. Substitutes Alexandra N. Kajari Support Staff Substitute $8.00 - $9.75/hour Nancy M. Degnan Support Staff Substitute $8.00 - $9.75/hour The board approved the following certified personnel changes (Winters, Opalisky, all ayes). A. Homebound Instructors at $40.00/hour Eileen Hartnett for M. H., Grade 10 effective 1/4/13 for 1.5 hours per week for up to 6 weeks. Susan Cronin for M. H., Grade 10 effective 1/4/13 for 3.5 hours per week for up to 6 weeks. Susan Cronin for G.M., Grade 10 effective 1/14/13 for 5 hours per week for up to 3 months. B. Family Medical Leave/Child Rearing Leave Katharine L. Drabold, 6th Grade Math, Keith Valley Family Medical Leave/Child Rearing Leave effective on or around 6/4/13 through the first semester of the 2013-2014 school year. Jaime N. Rodgers, Health and Physical Education, Keith Valley Family Medical Leave/Child Rearing Leave effective on or around 5/31/13 through the first semester of the 2013-2014 school year. Theresa Harris, Secretary, Senior High Family Medical Leave effective 2/22/13 through 3/15/13. Presentation Mr. Robert Reichert presented 2013-14 Budget Projections. Budgetary Transfer and Adjustments The board approved the budgetary transfers and adjustments presented in Attachment N. (Polaneczky, Opalisky, all ayes).
PDE-4605 Residences The board approved the following PDE-4605 Residencies (1306 students living outside the Hatboro-Horsham School District) (Opalisky, Winters, all ayes): Mr. J.L., parent of M.L. who was placed in Montgomery County Youth Center effective 7/16/12 to 8/27/12 and is being educated by the Norristown Area School District. Mr. and Mrs. R.C., guardians of B.S. who was placed in Caron Extended Care effective 1/11/13 and is being educated by the Berks County Intermediate Unit. List of Bills Approval was granted for the list of bills for January 22, 2013 (Lotter, Opalisky, all ayes). Check number 011113 and Check numbers 138775 through 139055. Voided check numbers 137899, 138479, 138779 and 138780. (Attachment #O) Enrollment Report The board approved the enrollment report (Attachment P). There has been an overall decline. YTD enrollment is down 22 students. Old Business New Business Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Robert A. Reichert Secretary