8-9-12 - Quakertown Community School District

I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
DRAFT – NOT APPROVED BY THE BOARD
QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
DISTRICT SERVICES CENTER
100 Commerce Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951
Minutes of the Thursday, August 9, 2012 Regular Meeting
President, Robert Smith called the meeting to order with a quorum present as indicated in the
roll call below.
He announced an executive session was held prior to tonight’s meeting to discuss a personnel
matter and announced that the meeting is being recorded by the board secretary.
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III.
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL:
Board of School Directors Present Absent
Mr. Robert Smith, President
X
Mrs. Kelly L. Van Valkenburgh, Vice President X
Mr. Dwight Anderson
X
Mrs. Anna Cattie
X
Mrs. Joyce King
X
Mr. Gary Landes
X
Mrs. Fern Strunk
X
Mr. Zane Stauffer
X
Mr. Paul R. Stepanoff
X
Dr. Lisa Andrejko, Superintendent (Non-voting Member)
Mrs. Alice K. Bishop, Non-Member Secretary
Others Present
Ms. Nancianne Edwards, Director of Human Resources
Dr. Suzanne Laverick-Stone, Assistant to the Superintendent
Mr. Robert Riegel, CPA, Business Administrator/Treasurer
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May I have a motion to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2012 meeting of the Board of
School Directors of the Quakertown Community School District.
Motion:
Second:
Result:
Zane Stauffer
Gary Landes
Motion passed unanimously

V. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
2011-2012 Goals
Dr. Andrejko reported on the results of the 2011-2012 district goals. The District made
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) but did not meet the District AYP goals due to the weakness
of subgroups at the high school. Dr. Andrejko reported that the Keystone exams will be
implemented for next year’s AYP. She announced that the district reached 85% completion of
the 2011-2012 goals. This is an item on tonight’s agenda for board approval. Revenue
generated by Bridges Virtual Program was shared with the BCIU.
2012-2013 Executive Performance Goals
Dr. Andrejko reported that the 2012-2013 goals will be on the next meeting agenda for
approval. Student Achievement goal includes homework, teacher supervision rubric, common
core and Keystone exams. Board discussion ensued on comparing the school district’s goals
county wide, or with neighboring school districts. Communications goal includes the
Comprehensive Plan, Finance/Facilities goal includes PlanCon F &G, and the teacher and
support staff contracts. Approval for the 2012-2013 goals will be on the next meeting’s agenda.
VI.
AD-HOC COMMITTEE RPORTS
Education & Curriculum Committee
Mrs. Cattie reported that the committee met with a representative from K12 Insight, a company
that administers surveys. She handed out information on their program. Discussion ensued on
what the board wants in a survey, the costs involved and how to involve the community. Dr.
Andrejko noted that conducting a community survey at this time coincides with the
Comprehensive Plan.
The recommendation of the committee was to bring the idea to the board and possibly bring the
K12 Insight representative to a future board meeting. Mrs. Cattie will invite the K12 Insight
representative to the August 23 rd board meeting. The hiring of K12 Insight to conduct a series
of surveys will be an action item on August 23.
Facilities – Finance Committee
Mr. Smith reported that the combined meeting included an update from The Architectural
Studios (TAS) on the high school renovation project. TAS presented a few large renderings of
the high school. They will bring their presentation to the board in September. The high school
bids will go out in November with approval in March. Plans include a start date in May/June.
An invitation was sent to Quakertown Borough Council to meet with the committee to discuss
electric rates. Milford Middle School boiler has been installed which will save approximately
$18,000/year. Bond Issues for the high school financing were discussed and PFM will bring
information to the next board meeting.
Policy Committee Report
Mrs. Joyce King reported on the three policies that the board charged the committee to review;
1 st Reading of #006 Meetings includes revisions on the placement of public comment on the
agenda and includes Board Presentation procedures, #903 Public Participation in Board
Meetings, some language was revised, and the 2 nd Reading on #005 to include Nominating
Committee procedures.
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VII.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Comprehensive Plan
Dr. Andrejko noted that the board needs to take action on appointing six members to the
committee. She asked the board for ideas for committee members for the next meeting. Mr.
Smith began a discussion on how to communicate with the community regarding the
Comprehensive Plan and how to select the six members.
EITC Tax Credit Program
Dr. Andrejko received communication from PDE on the program that enables students from
low achieving schools to attend public/non-public schools. QCSD could be a receiving school
through a scholarship program with the students paying tuition. The board must establish a
tuition rate. Discussion ensued on the details of the program. The board recommended we go
ahead as long as we have parameters as to the number of students we accept.
High School Parking
Mr. Stone presented a request to the board regarding student parking in the high school parking
lot to charge $20/year for a permit, $10 for ½ year permit. Proceeds would go directly towards
parking lot expenses and maintenance. Discussion ensued on the procedure and the effect on
Quakertown Borough street parking. The board will include this discussion in the facilities
committee meeting with the borough. The Board gave Mr. Stone the go ahead to move forward.
VIII.
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION (Possible Executive Session)
A. FISCAL CONSENT AGENDA
1. BILLS
The bills presented for Board approval are chargeable against the funds and the
accounts indicated. The list of bills ending June 30, 2012, in the amount of
$5,524,831.17 and July 31, 2012 in the amount of $4,206,788.42. .
2. APPROVAL OF 2012-13 LAKESIDE EDUCATIONAL NETWORK
ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT SCHOOL AGREEMENT
The Administration is requesting approval of an agreement with Lakeside
Educational Network Alternative Placement Program at a cost of $89,100.00 for
three special education slots and additional students on a per diem basis.
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3. APPROVAL OF 2012-13 AGREEMENT WITH LIFEWORKS
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL OPERATED BY FOUNDATIONS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
The Administration is requesting approval of an agreement with Lifeworks
Alternative School at a per student cost of:
Full Day $172.00
Half Day $98.00
ESY $113.00
Personal Care Aide $17.00/hr
School Lunch(Free) $2.70
School Lunch(Reduced) $2.30
4. AMENDMENT TO EXTEND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
OMBUDSMAN EDUCATION SERVICES, LTD.
The Business Services Department is recommending approval of an Amendment
to extend a three-year lease agreement with Ombudsman Educational Services,
Ltd., to lease the southeast portion of the District Services Center. The lease
continues until July 31, 2015. Ombudsman will pay an annual rental fee of
$74,970.
5. 2012-13 ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES CONTRACT
The Business Services Department is requesting approval of a one-year
agreement with Grandview Hospital Sports Medicine, Inc. to provide athletic
training services, pre-game taping, game training supervision, and medical
assistance services in connection with the Quakertown High School Athletic
Program for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost not to exceed $34,000.
6. APPROVAL OF THE CUSTODIAL EQUIPMENT AWARD
The Business Services Department is recommending the Custodial Equipment
Bid be awarded to the following low bidders who met specifications:
Custodial Equipment
Franklin 1,798.00
Interline Brands 1,635.00
Philip Rosenau Co. 13,325.00
Total Award Bid 16,758.00
7. APPROVAL OF THE MUSICAL EQUIPMENT AWARD
The Business Services Department is recommending the Musical Equipment
Bid be awarded to the following low bidder who met specifications:
Musical Equipment
Washington Music Co. 3,331.00
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8. RENEWAL OF NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION
CONTRACTS
We are recommending the Board renew the bus transportation contracts with the
following non-public schools at the per student costs indicated for the 2012-13
school year:
Non-public School
Upper Bucks Christian School
754 East Rockhill Rd.
Sellersville, PA 18960
Plumstead Christian School
5765 Old Easton Rd.
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
Daily Cost
2011-12
Daily Cost
2012-13
Annual Per
Student Cost
$5.30 $5.40 $ 972.00
$6.90 $7.11 $1,280.00
9. APPROVAL OF 2012-13 BUS ROUTES
The Business Services Department is recommending that the Board approve the
bus routes, which have been established for the 2012-13 school year. Although the
Board would be approving the routes existing at the present time, the Board hereby
authorizes modifications to the established routes should changes be warranted.
May I have a motion to approve the above fiscal items.
Motion:
Second:
Result:
Joyce King
Paul Stepanoff
Motion passed unanimously
B. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Leave
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Anita Serge – Principal – family medical leave – Effective: July 02, 2012 to July
13, 2012.
2. Stipend
1. Leave
Suzanne Laverick-Stone – Assistant to the Superintendent – Effective: August 1,
2012 – Stipend: $25/day.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
a. Carly Kee – teacher – family medical leave – Effective: August 27, 2012 to
November 20, 2012.
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. Carly Kee – teacher – child rearing leave – Effective: November 19, 2012 to
January 25, 2012
c. Rebecca Pallone – teacher – family medical leave – Effective: May 21, 2012
to June 11, 2012 and August 27, 2012 to October 23, 2012.
d. Marybeth Lewandoski – teacher – child rearing leave – Effective: November
09, 2012 to January 25, 2012
e. Melissa Cappelletti – teacher – family medical leave – Effective (Date
Correction): May 23, 2012 to June 11, 2012.
2. Employment
a. Elisa Bartelemeo-Damon –long term substitute teacher – Effective: For the
2012-2013 school year only – Education: Penn State University – Home:
Ellwood City– Salary: $40,163 pro-rated.
b. Jason Koback – long term substitute teacher – Effective: For the 2012-2013
school year only – Education: Penn State University and University of
Pittsburg – Home: Perkiomenville – Salary: $40,163 pro-rated.
c. Tammy Gardner – long term substitute teacher – Effective: For the 2012-
2013 school year only – Education: Walden University and Miami
University – Home: Fairless Hills – Salary: $40,163 pro-rated.
d. Amanda Foltz – long term substitute teacher – Effective: For the 2012-2013
school year only – Education: Shippensburg University – Home: Macungie
– Salary: $40,163 pro-rated.
e. Sean Stetler – temporary professional employee – Effective: For the 2012-
2013 school year – Education: Shippensburg University – Home: Lansdale
– Salary: $44,625 pro-rated.
f. Amanda Kennedy – temporary professional employee – Effective: For the
2012-2013 school year – Education: Gwynedd-Mercy College and Penn
State University – Home: Perkasie – Salary: $66,899 pro-rated.
g. Kerry Foley – additional (.2) teaching contract – Effective for the 2012-2013
school year – Salary: $18,121.60 pro-rated.
h. George Banas –professional employee – Effective: For the 2012-2013
school year – Education: Wilkes University and Shippensburg University –
Home: Quakertown – Salary: $68,183 pro-rated.
i. Chris Glaunert – long term substitute teacher – Effective: For the 2012-2013
school year only – Education: Millersville University – Home: Quakertown
– Salary: $40,163 pro-rated.
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j. Gayle Quinton – (.505) long term substitute teacher – Effective: For the
2012-2013 school year only – Education: Kutztown University, Drexel
University, and Elizabethtown College – Home: Macungie – Salary:
$20,282 pro-rated.
k. Summer School Teachers – Rate of Pay: $1,800 Per Class
Kristine Ziller
Christopher Glaunert
Jordan Decker
Kevin Butz
Tina Sullivan
l. Department Coordinators – Rate of Pay: Level (1) - $827.40, Level (2) -
$1,654.80
Amy Migliore (1)
Eileen Bruchak (1)
Julie DiGiacomo (1)
Jenn Bubser (1)
Audrey Nolte (1)
Joe Santanello .5 (1)
Liz Weinlein .5 (1)
Jeff Seip (1)
Ed Migliore (1)
Jeff Palen (2)
Jacqueline Clymer (2)
Sarah Peters (2)
m. 2012-2013 Learning Facilitators – Rate of Pay: Stipend $1,654.80
Chad Evans
Kelly Cramer
Julianne Pennabaker
Kathy Anderson
Lynne Morgan
Darlene Wenhold
Terri Kelly
3. 2012-2013 District Webmaster – Rate of Pay: Stipend $1,654.80
Todd Silvius
4. Resolution of Consensual Demotion
WHEREAS, the full time elementary education teacher listed below has requested to
be a part time ESL teacher beginning with the 2012-2013 school year; and
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WHEREAS, the full time elementary education teacher listed below has signed a
voluntary demotion agreement consenting to a demotion as defined in Section 1151 of
the School Code of Pennsylvania;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Quakertown Community School District
hereby approves the consensual demotion from full time employment to part time
employment of Marianne Johnson in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
voluntary demotion agreement.
1. Leave
SUPERVISORY/TECHNOLOGY STAFF
Jolene Miga– tax office – family medical leave – Effective: June 21 st ½ day,
27 th ½ day, July 9 th ½ day, 10th ½ day, 11th ½ day, 12 th ½ day, 17 th, 18 th , 23 rd ,
2012.
1. Resignations
SUPPORT STAFF
2. Leave
a. Tamiko Thompson – aide (A) – Effective: June 7, 2012.
b. Tracy DiCara – cafe (B) – Effective: June 7, 2012.
a. Robert Youngken – custodian – family medical leave – Effective: June 18,
2012 to August 31, 2012.
b. Edwin Vazquez – custodian – family medical leave – Effective: May 29,
2012 to June 21, 2012.
c. James Mayer– custodian – family medical leave – Effective: June 8 th , 11 th ,
12 th , 13 th , 14 th , 15 th , 18 th , 19 th , 20 th , 21 st , 27 th , July 5 th , 6 th , 9 th , 23 rd 2012.
d. William Handel – maintenance custodian – family medical leave – Effective:
April 16 th , 17 th , 18 th , 19 th , 20 th , 23 rd , 24 th , 25 th , 26 th , 27 th , 28 th , July 6 th , 23 rd ,
2012.
3. Employment
a. Cheryl Yeakel – aide (B) – Effective: September 4, 2012 – rate of pay:
$12.72/ hour.
b. Teresa Gallagher – aide (B) – Effective: September 4, 2012 – rate of pay:
$14.21/hour
c. Shailini DeVries – aide (B) – Effective: September 4, 2012 – rate of pay:
$14.21/ hour.
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4. Change in Category – Increased Hours
a. Kirsten Pagano – moving from aide (B) to aide (A)
b. Beverly Nice – moving from aide (B) to aide (A)
5. Transfer
Marsha Latimer – from confidential secretary to facilities secretary – Effective:
TBD – rate of pay: $22.36/ hour.
1. Employment
SUBSTITUTES
a. Professional Teacher Substitute List
Jacqueline Angellucci
Joanne Barnak
Noralyn Crossley
Brett Farley
Theresa Farley
Nicole Foraker
Carol Frederick
Danielle Hartley
Lucinda King
Jillian Knoll
Cierra Leister
Rachael Masters
Lisa Moyer
Kelly Murray
Stephanie Selitto
Jessica Shive
Jane Smith
Theresa Strocen-Bates
Brianna Weinberger
b. Café Substitute List
Tracy DiCara
2. Resignation
Heather Zeigler – substitute teacher – Effective: Close of the 2011-2012 school
year.
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1. Resignations
GAME WORKERS
a. Curtis Wallace – game worker – Effective: Close of the 2011-2012 school
year.
b. Patricia Lapinski – game worker – Effective: Close of the 2011-2012 school
year.
c. Kenneth McKinley – game worker – Effective: Close of the 2011-2012
school year.
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.
Motion:
Second:
Result:
Kelly Van Valkenburgh
Gary Landes
Motion passed unanimously
C. POLICY AND PROGRAMS
1. SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICT GOALS 2011-2012
The Board acknowledges the successful completion at 85% of the goals for 2011-
2012 according to the contract.
May I have a motion to approve the above item.
Motion:
Second:
Result:
Kelly Van Valkenburgh
Anna Cattie
Motion passed unanimously
IX. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. BOARD COMMENT
Board Policy Readings
1. 2 nd Reading Board Procedure 005, ORGANIZATION
2. 1 st Reading Board Procedure 006, MEETINGS
3. 1 st Reading Policy #903, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN BOARD
MEETINGS
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Mr. Stepanoff asked about access cards for board members to the District Services
Center.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Manuel Alfonso, Milford Township addressed the board regarding his study on
professional salaries.
C. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS CALENDARS
Thursday, August 23, 2012 7:00 pm Regular Voting Meeting, DSC
Education Committee Meeting
TBA
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 First Day of School for 2012-2013
Thursday, September 6, 2012 6:00 pm Facilities Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Policy Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:00 pm Work Session, DSC
X. ADJOURNMENT
May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion:
Second:
Result:
Gary Landes
Paul Stepanoff
Motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM
______________________________
Robert Smith, President
_________________________________
Alice K. Bishop, Board Secretary
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