DRAFT NOT APPROVED BY THE BOARD QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Quakertown Community Freshman Center 349 S. Ninth Street, Quakertown, PA 18951 Minutes of the Thursday, March 27, 2008 Regular Meeting I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:08 PM President, Kelly L. Van Valkenburgh called the meeting to order with a quorum present as indicated in the roll call below. She announced an executive session was held prior to tonight s meeting to discuss a student matter and a personnel matter. II. FLAG SALUTE III. ROLL CALL: Board of School Directors Present Absent Mrs. Kelly L. Van Valkenburgh, President Mrs. Linda A. Martin, Vice President Mr. Manuel Alfonso Mr. George Dager Mrs. Kathy Mosley Mr. Zane Stauffer Mr. Paul R. Stepanoff Mrs. Nancy B. Tirjan Mr. Dean Wackerman Dr. Lisa Andrejko, Superintendent (Non-voting Member) Mrs. Alice K. Bishop, Non-Member Secretary Others Present Ms. Nancianne Edwards, Director of Human Resources Mr. Christopher Harrington, Director of Technology, Assessment and Data Analysis Ms. Sylvia C. Lenz, Business Administrator/Treasurer Mrs. Katherine Metrick, Assistant Superintendent IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May I have a motion to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2008 and March 13, 2008 meetings of the Board of School Directors of the Quakertown Community School District.
Zane R. Stauffer Manuel Alfonso President Van Valkenburgh announced that the meeting is being taped. V. REPORTS SUPERINTENDENT Dr Andrejko introduced Freshman Center House Principal, Karen Shanton, who welcomed the board and the community members to the Freshman Center and explained some special programs the students are involved in and introduced Kenny Fowler, Chairman of the Freshman Center Academic Challenge. Kenny introduced team members, Matthew Davco and Ryan Miller. House Bill 20-19 Dr. Andrejko introduced House Representative Paul Clymer who introduced Bradley Vassallo, 8 th grade student at Strayer Middle School who encouraged Rep. Clymer to introduce legislation in Harrisburg that would require the installation of an ignition interlock feature in first time DUI offenders vehicles that would register the presence of alcohol. The board and the audience gave Bradley a standing ovation. State Funding for PA school districts Representative Clymer updated the board on the governor s budget and the effect on PA school district budgets. Discussion ensued on the revision to the basic education funding formula, and ways for local school boards to get involved at the state level. Mrs. Mosley would like to propose at the next board meeting that the board form an ad-hoc committee to create a state level advocacy plan. Representative Clymer offered to work with the board to help bring their issues to Harrisburg. BUDGET SEGMENT: Strategic Goals Dr. Andrejko introduced Mr. Frank Parker who requested the board approve the funding request in the budget for replacement band uniforms and instruments. The last time the uniforms were replaced was in 1997. Update Revenues and expenses Dr. Andrejko and Ms. Lenz provided an update on the current revenues and expenses for the 2008-2009 budget. BUCKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT Mrs. Nancy B. Tirjan reported on the March 18, 2008 meeting of the BCIU. VI. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION (Possible Executive Session) 2
A. PUBLIC COMMENT (on agenda items only) There was no public comment. B. FISCAL CONSENT AGENDA 1. BILLS The bills presented for Board approval are chargeable against the funds and the accounts indicated. The list of bills, in the amount of $4,190,785.79, has been made available for your review prior to the meeting. 2. TREASURER S REPORT The treasurer's report for the month ending February 29, 2008 is enclosed in your agenda. The Business Services Department is recommending the Board approve this report. 3. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BID: The Business Services Department is requesting authorization to solicit a bid for Fitness Equipment at the High school. 4. AUTHORIZE ROOF REPLACEMENTS FOR SUMMER 2008 The Business Services Department is requesting authorization to replace the High School wrestling room roof at an estimated cost of $15,000; and the High School upper gym roof at an estimated cost of $250,000. Both would be done during the summer of 2008, and they would be done through the state contract. The award would go to Tremco, Inc. Funds for this project would come from the 2008-09 Budget. 5. AWARD THE BID FOR INTRUDER LOCKS FOR FRESHMAN CENTER AND MILFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL The Business Services Department is requesting that the bid for Intruder Locks for the Freshman Center and Milford Middle school be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Smitty s Door Service of Pittstown, NJ, in the amount of $9,989.98. 6. AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF BONDS FOR THE RICHLAND AND HAYCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECTS The Board of School Directors of the Quakertown Community School District does hereby authorize the Administration, in conjunction with Public Financial Management, as Financial Advisor and Fox Rothschild LLP, as Bond Counsel, to issue General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2008, in the amount of $10,000,000 to fund capital projects of the District via a competitive internet auction. 3
May I have a motion to approve the above resolutions. Linda A. Martin Manuel Alfonso 7. APPROVE PLANCONS D AND E FOR THE RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION AND RENOVATION Our architect, The Architectural Studios is recommending the Board approve the submission of Plancons D and E, relative to Richland Elementary School and authorize their submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Mrs. Mosley began a discussion on how alternative energy impacts the renovation projects and proposes that the district apply for grants for funding. Ms. Lenz explained that alternative energy systems would be offered as alternates on the bids and the board could decide at that time whether to accept it as part of the bid. Discussion ensued on the costs of the study and installation of the system. Mr. George Moore, Architectural Studios informed the board that the PlanCon documents do not include the alternative energy plans. PlanCon D is financial in nature and PlanCon E is further development of a definition of the project. Mrs. Tirjan urged the architect to be financially conservative in these projects. The architect clarified that the alternative energy plan would be for back-up systems only. Linda A. Martin George Dager C. PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA 1. REQUEST FOR UNPAID FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE Jolene Miga, Supervisor Request for Unpaid Family Medical Leave Effective February 13, 2008, February 26, 2008 (1/2 day), February 28, 2008, February 29, 2008, March 3, 2008 and March 4, 2008 (1/2 day) 2. REQUEST FOR UNPAID CHILD-REARING LEAVE Bethanne Giampa Teacher Request for Unpaid Child-rearing Leave Effective: For the 2008-2009 School Year Only 3. REQUEST FOR UNPAID MEDICAL LEAVE Querime Ramushaj Custodian - Request for Unpaid Medical Leave Effective: February 1, 2008 to April 21, 2008 4. REQUEST FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 4
Karen Pritchard Teacher Request for Sabbatical Leave for Professional Development Effective: For the 2008-2009 School Year 5. EMPLOYMENTS Long Term Substitute Teacher Kacey M. Johnson Long Term Substitute Teacher Effective: February 11, 2008 to the End of the 2007-2008 School Year Only Education: Susquehanna University Home: Doylestown Salary: $37,842 pro-rated Classified Edwin Vazquz Head Custodian Effective: March 10, 2008 Rate of Pay: $13.61 6. ADDITIONS TO THE PROFESSIONAL TEACHER SUBSTITUTE LIST Stephanie Fallstick April Smith 7. ADDITION TO THE NURSE SUBSTITUTE LIST Kimberly Lefkoski 8. ADDITION TO THE AIDE SUBSTITTUE LIST Jill Woosnam 9. APPOINTMENTS a. Tony Carty Assistant Football Coach Senior High School Effective: 2008-2009 School Year Rate of Pay: $6,099.00 b. Matthew D. Kade Assistant Girls Track Coach Senior High School Effective: 2007-2008 School Year Rate of Pay: $2,220.04 c. Peach Draper Head Field Hockey Coach Senior High School Effective: 2008-2009 School Year Rate of Pay: $4,391.28 d. Katie Krochmal Assistant Softball Coach Strayer Middle School Effective: 2007-2008 School Year Rate of Pay: $1,366.18 e. Kevin McLaughlin Assistant Baseball Coach Strayer Middle School Effective: 2007-2008 School Year - $1,366.18 5
f. Eric Romig Head Softball Coach Senior High School Effective: 2007-2008 School Year Rate of Pay: $3,073.90 g. Wendy Mahler Assistant Boys Volleyball Coach Senior High School Effective: 2007-2008 School Year Rate of Pay: $3,171.48 10. TEMPORARY TRANSFER Cynthia Lapinski Temporary Transfer from Assistant Principal at the Strayer Middle School to Acting Principal at the Strayer Middle School Effective: March 31, 2008 Stipend of $400 per month 11. RESIGNATIONS a. Matthew Pierce Assistant Boys Baseball Coach Strayer Middle School Effective: February 29, 2008 b. Kevin McLaughlin Assistant Softball Coach Strayer Middle School Effective: February 28, 2008 c. Kimberly Jackson Part-time Aide Effective: March 21, 2008 d. Oscar Morales Part-time Custodian Effective: March 18, 2008 e. Jennifer Yaiser Teacher Effective March 28, 2008 f. Kourtney Buck Teacher Effective: March 31, 2008 12. RETIREMENTS a. Patricia A. Hoffman Part-time Secretary Effective: March 6, 2008 b. Darcy McConahy Teacher Effective: At the Close of the 2007-2008 School Year c. Richard Zinck Principal Strayer Middle School Effective: April 25, 2008 RESOLVED THAT, subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable agreements which are ratified or affirmed herewith, the Quakertown Community School District approves the personnel items as presented. May I have a motion to adopt the above resolution and approve the personnel items as recommended. Discussion: Paul R. Stepanoff Kathy Mosley Mr. Dager asked about the coach s salary schedule. Ms. Edwards explained the formula for the unit pay positions. 6
D. POLICY AND PROGRAMS CONSENT AGENDA 1. STUDENT DISCIPLINE MATTER RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the action of the Administration of the Quakertown Community School District in the determination of the appropriate discipline related to Student No. 8366 is hereby accepted and that the Agreement dated March 7, 2008, in this matter is hereby ratified in all respects as the action of the Board of School Directors of the Quakertown Community School District. May I have a motion to adopt the above resolution. Linda A. Martin Zane R. Stauffer VII. INFORMATION ITEMS COMMUNICATION Quakertown Borough Traffic Calming Dr. Andrejko received a letter from Quakertown Borough Manager Scot McElree about participating in a traffic calming project in front of the high school. She assured the Borough that the school district will cooperate with the borough but would not participate financially. BOARD COMMENTS Haycock & Richland Elementary construction: student placements. Dr. Andrejko asked Mr. George Moore to explain the phasing of the construction project during the school year. She noted that the safety of students, continued academic programs and costs are the main priorities. Mr. Moore explained the timeline for the Richland Elementary project. Board discussion ensued. Ms. Lenz explained that administration is discussing the possibility of moving a section of students to Strayer Middle School for a period of time during construction. Richland Elementary School building could effectively close one wing at a time and still maintain the academic programs in the building. Discussion continued on moving students from Haycock and Richland for one year and the cost savings that would incur. Dr. Andrejko asked the board for direction whether to pursue the idea of placing 5 th graders from Haycock and Richland into Strayer. Board discussion ensued. Board is open to see how much the administration can save by this scenario. Approval of PlanCon D & E for Haycock and PlanCon F for Richland will be on the April 10 board agenda. By April 10 the board has to decide whether to close Haycock for one year. Dr. Andrejko encouraged the parents and community to support their principals in the upcoming difficult decisions. The Richland roof will be started in the first phase of construction. 7
PUBLIC COMMENTS Lisa Long, Richland Township requested increased perimeter lighting at the high school for safety reasons. Bob Smith, Milford Township encouraged the board to support the music program by replacing musical instruments and band uniforms. Linda Blaisse, Haycock Township addressed the board about the unique program at Haycock Elementary School. Stephanie Zajkowski, Richland Township addressed the board about the renovation project at Richland Elementary School Chrissy Williams, Haycock Township addressed the board regarding the renovation project at Haycock Elementary School. A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS CALENDARS Thursday, April 10, 2008 6:00 pm Sunshine Law Conference 7:00 pm Regular Voting Meeting Strayer Middle School Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:00 pm Regular Voting Meeting Senior High School Cafeteria VIII. ADJOURNMENT May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting. Linda A. Martin Nancy B. Tirjan Motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 10:12 PM Kelly L. Van Valkenburgh, President Alice K. Bishop, Board Secretary 8