05-19-08 School Board Minutes - Daniel Boone Area School District

4231May 19, 2008Birdsboro, PA 195081. The regular voting meeting of the Daniel Boone Board of School Directors was called toorder by President Kevin F. McCullough at 7:30 p.m. with the following directors present:Andrew Basile, Richard C. Fidler, Margaret M. Fiset, Grant A. Gagnon,Jo Ann M. Hartzell, Kevin F. McCullough, Alan D. Ross, Walter P. Sheehan,Michael D. Sheerer.Also present were: David H. Robbins, Superintendent; Robert P. Bruchak, BusinessManager; Brian Subers, Solicitor; Philip Repko, Assistant High School Principal;Marybeth Torchia, Elementary Principal; Michael Jacobs, Educational TechnologyDirector; Linda L. Neiman, Recording Secretary; Wayne Klein, Steve Rhoads, ThomasSchadt, Erin Siegle, Press.2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Roll Call of MembersPresent - Mr. Basile, Mr. Fidler, Mrs. Fiset, Mr. Gagnon, Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. McCullough,Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Sheerer.4. AnnouncementsNone.5. Procedures for Public Participation6. Presentations by Public on Agenda ItemsMr. Thomas Schadt, Birdsboro – asked questions on the Tentative Budget and asked if theBoard would oppose the State’s Graduation Competency Assessments.7. Routine ApprovalsA. It was moved by Mr. Sheerer, seconded by Mr. Sheehan that the Board ofDirectors approve the minutes of the April 14, 2008 Voting Meeting and theApril 28, 2008 School Board Meeting.Ayes: Mr. Basile, Mr. Fidler, Mrs. Fiset, Mr. Gagnon, Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Ross,Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Sheerer, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.

4232B. It was moved by Mr. Fidler, seconded by Mr. Sheehan that the Board of Directorsaccept the following Financial Reports:1) Cafeteria Statement2) Treasurer’s Report3) General Fund Statement4) General Fund Budget Sheet5) Student Activities6) Capital Reserve Fund7) Trial Balance8) Construction FundAyes: Mr. Fidler, Mrs. Fiset, Mr. Gagnon, Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan,Mr. Sheerer, Mr. Basile, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.C. It was moved by Mr. Fidler, seconded by Mr. Gagnon that the Board of Directorsapprove Payment of Bills for the month of May, except check #16436, as listed in thefinancial packet.Ayes: Mrs. Fiset, Mr. Gagnon, Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Sheerer,Mr. Basile, Mr. Fidler, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.D. It was moved by Mr. Gagnon, seconded by Mr. Sheehan that the Board of Directorsapprove payment of check #16436 for the month of May.Ayes: Mr. Gagnon, Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Sheerer, Mr. Basile,Mrs. Fiset, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None.Abstained: Mr. Fidler. Motion carried. 8-0-1.8. Presentations by Board MembersSecretary’s Correspondence – no report.Berks County Intermediate Unit – Mrs. Hartzell reported on routine approvals, includingChild Care providers, bids and contracts, busses for transportation, the hiring of a parttime fingerprinting technician (BCIU has performed over 5700 fingerprints in the 2007-08 school year) and she also reported that the new BCIU Director search continues.Berks Career and Technology Center – no report.Student Government – (reports in January and May) – no report.Legislative Report – Mr. Gagnon spoke briefly on relief for taxpayers. He also askedfellow Board members to approve the resolution this evening opposing the proposedGraduation Competency Assessments (included in this agenda).Other Reports – Mr. Robbins noted that he will be involved with the Governor’s PressConference on June 10.

4233Mr. Sheehan reported that the Daniel Boone Area School District will host a regionalcompetition of “Odyssey of the Mind: on March 7, 2009.Mr. Fidler spoke briefly about relief for taxpayers and Tax Reform.9. Buildings and GroundsA. It was moved by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Fidler that the Board of Directors approveapprove Plancon K: Project Refinancing /refund the 2003 Lease Revenue Bond for theMiddle school, finance $4,308,681.57 of the Monocacy Elementary Center project andfinance $2,047,387.92 of Capital projects (High School Annex).Ayes: Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Sheerer, Mr. Basile, Mr. Fidler,Mrs. Fiset, Mr. Gagnon, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.10. Financial ApprovalsA. It was moved by Mr. Gagnon, seconded by Mr. Fidler that the Board of Directorsapprove the following course requests for tuition Reimbursement, salary step moveand/or advanced certification:2007-081) Karen Agnew – West Chester University- EDR505 Orthographic Knowledge, $1,035.00, 3 graduate credits. (G)2) Kerry Armstrong – Gratz College- A5145-2083 Stress and the Teaching and Learning Process, $360.00, 1 graduatecredit. (C,D)- A5726-2280 Brain-Based Teaching, $895.00, 3 graduate credits. (C,D)3) Melissa Holland – Gratz College- EDA5987 Understanding and Helping Abused, Neglected and AbandonedChildren, $835.00, 3 graduate credits. (D)4) Kathryn Lamothe – West Chester University- PWP-599-02 Managing a Reading/Writing Classroom K-8, $1,144.00, 3graduate credits. (C,D)5) Karen Long – Alvernia College- MED 610-50 School Law and Social Advocacy, $1,470.00, 3 graduate credits.(D,F)- MED 553-50 The School Administrator, $1,030.00 reimbursable, 3 graduatecredits. (D,F)6) Shelly Mieczkowski – Widener University- ED747 Personnel Management for School Administrators, $2,250.00, 3graduate credits. (F)7) Victoria Nigrini – Gratz College- A5726 Brain-Based Teaching and Learning, $895.00, 3 graduate credits.(B,C,G)8) Allison Parish – Lebanon Valley College- MME 890-02 Voice Care for the Teacher and Young Student, 3 graduatecredits. (C,D,G)

42349) Adrienne Simmons – West Chester University- NTD 520 Perspective on Obesity, no reimbursement, 3 graduate credits. (G)- HEA581 Special Topics – Nutrition, no reimbursement, 3 graduate credits. (G)10) Sarah Spatz – Berks County Intermediate Unit- Comprehensive School Safety and Emergency Management: Practical, noreimbursement, 1 in-service credit. (B,C,D)11) Jenny Weaver – Wilkes University- ED592 Administrative Internship Part A, $1,035.00, 3 graduate credits. (G)12) Nichole Woram – Wilkes University- ED527 Authoring Systems/Instructional Designs, $1,035.00, 3 graduate credits.(C,G)2008-091) Emily Bryant – West Chester University- EDE 544 Integrated Arts, $1,035.00, 3 graduate credits. (F)- EDR510 Foundations of Reading Instruction, $1,035.00, 3 graduate credits. (F)- EDE544 Integrated Arts, $$430.00 reimbursable, 3 graduate credits. (F)2) Michelle Gibble – Reading Area Community College- ORI-102 College Success Strategies, $220.00, 2 undergraduate credits and MAT020-4121 Basics of College Math, $330.00, 3 undergraduate credits. (A,D)3) Jaime Leiderman – Kutztown University- EDU 575-101 Clinical Practicum in Reading: Diagnosis, $1,035.00, 3 graduatecredits. (C,F,G)4) Shelly Mieczkowski – Widener University- ED750 Organization and Administration of K-12 Schools, $2,250.00, 3 graduatecredits. (F)- ED555 Current Issues in Elementary and Secondary Education, $2,250.00, 3graduate credits. (F)CODE ( ) A-INSTRUCTIONAL I; B-INSTRUCTIONAL II; C-ACT 48 CREDITS;D-PERSONAL ADVANCEMENT; E-MASTER'S EQUIVALENCY; F-ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION;G-MASTER’S DEGREEUnder the same motion:B. That the Board of Directors approve payment to David Blackmore& Associates, Inc., (invoice #23128) in the amount of $4,441.00 for the newMonocacy Elementary Center project.C. That the Board of Directors approve payment to Integrity Mechanical Inc.,(application #18) in the amount of $12,067.85 for the new Monocacy ElementaryCenter project.D. That the Board of Directors approve payment to A.N. Lynch Co. Inc., (application#18) in the amount of $145,252.24 for the new Monocacy Elementary Center project.E. That the Board of Directors approve payment to Lobar Inc. (invoice#6049019/application #19) in the amount of $498,494.18 for the new MonocacyElementary Center project.

4235F. That the Board of Directors approve change order #GC-9 to Lobar, Inc. for anincrease of $40,841.31 for the new Monocacy Elementary Center project.G. That the Board of Directors approve payment to Guy M. Cooper, Inc. (application#19) in the amount of $16,178.50 for the new Monocacy Elementary Center project.H. That the Board of Directors approve payment to TRANE (application #8) for theHigh School Annex Energy Project in the amount of $902,500.00.I. That the Board of Directors approve payment to KCB Architects (invoice 0003592)in the amount of $12,114.28 for the new Monocacy Elementary Center project.J. That the Board of Directors approve awarding bid to About All Floors for the HighSchool Tile Installation Project at $68,250.00.K. That the Board of Directors approve rejecting all bids for the High School HeatingSupply and Return Piping Retrofit Project.L. That the Board of Directors approve new athletic ticket prices for the 2008-09 schoolyear at $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for senior citizens.M. That the Board of Directors approve the following bids: Berks County IntermediateCenter Joint Purchasing Classroom and Office Supplies, BCIU Joint Purchasing ArtSupplies, Custodial Supplies, Copy Paper for July 1 through December 31, 2008,Private Art/General, Computer Supplies for 2008-09.N. That the Board of Directors approve a property re-assessment beginning with the2008 tax year.Ayes: Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Sheerer, Mr. Fidler, Mrs. Fiset, Mr. Gagnon,Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. McCullough.Nays: Mr. Basile. Motion carried. 8-1.O. It was moved by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Fidler that the Board of Directorsapprove the 2008-09 Daniel Boone Area School District Proposed Final Budget witha 1.4 mill increase, with any adjustments in June.Ayes: Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Sheerer, Mr. Fidler, Mrs. Fiset, Mr. Gagnon, Mrs. Hartzell,Mr. Ross, Mr. McCullough.Nays: Mr. Basile. Motion carried. 8-1.

423611. Personnel ApprovalsA. It was moved by Mr. Gagnon, seconded by Mr. Sheehan that the Board of Directorsapprove the following Retirements/Resignations:1) Professional Staffa. Shawna Smith-Wentzel, Grade Two Teacher, Amity Primary Center,resignation effective with the end of the 2007-08 school year.2) Classified Staffa. Timothy Evans, Maintenance, Middle School, resignation effective May 5,2008.b. Richard Clark, Custodian, Amity Primary Center, retirement effective July 4,2008.Under the same motion:A. It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the following Leaves:1) Professional Staffa. Kelly Held, Grade 5 Teacher, Birdsboro Elementary Center, Unpaid Leave ofAbsence on May 2, 2008.b. Amanda McMullen, Grade 3 Teacher, Amity Intermediate Center, UnpaidLeave of Absence on May 5 (1/2 day), 2008.c. Lori Snavely, Music Teacher, Amity Intermediate Center, FMLA Leave ofAbsence from approximately August 11, 2008 until September 23, 2008.B. It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the following Appointments:1) Professional Staffa. 2008 Summer School Teachers at $34.00 per hour, per contract:Kindergarten – Emily BryantElementary Centers – Celia Bowman, Nancy Centrella, Janelle Mann,Lori Snavely, Johanna Latimer, Kim MyersMiddle School – Sara McAdams, Paul RuzickaHigh School – Christy Bohn, Janice Cook, Christopher Hunt, Kelly Jones,Austin Peterson, Linda McElwee-Rice, Richard SimmonsSubstitutes – Rhea Shirk, Dan Totherob. 2008 ESY (Extended School Year) Teacher at $34.00 per hour, per contract:Krystle Bohn , Lidie Dawson, Dawn DeBusi, Andrea Eckenroad, KarenRosenberger, Melissa Boone.

4237c. 2008-09 Department Chairs:Art: Ann Grow at $1,407.00Music: Justin McAdams at $1,407.00Business: Elouise Bean at $1,464.00Foreign Language: Amy Kochel at $1,464.00Health Phys/Ed: Cynthia Lykens at $1,464.00Home Ec/Tech Ed: Greg Yeakel at $1,407.00Language Arts: Grace Levan at $1,644.00Mathematics: Nancy Romain at $1,523.00Science: Theresa Miller at $1,644.00Social Studies: Kelly Jones at $1,523.00Special Education: John Mieczkowski at $1,644.00d. Raymond Smith, as a Consultant to assist district with the closing out of theMonocacy Elementary Center project at $250.00 per day for a maximum of 45days, effective July 1, 2008.e. Karen Agnew, Transfer from Middle School Grade 7 Language Arts Teacherto Middle School Grade 7 Remedial Reading Teacher with the 2008-09 schoolyear. (replaces M. Rydings)f. Beth Baker, 7 th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Middle School, MastersStep #2 at $44,793.00, effective with the 2008-09 school year.(replaces K. Agnew)g. David Robbins, as a consultant to assist district with the closing out of theMonocacy Elementary Center project for a maximum of 45 days with thedistrict paying travel costs to and from project.2) Classified Staffa. 2008 ESY (Extended School Year) Aides at $10.50 per hour:Kim Daloisio, Michele Goss, Theresa Smith, Jennifer Rowan, MicheleMaynard, Marie Kinder, Peggy Reimels, Caitlin Celia, Karen Pennell,Jean Miley, Beverly Seip, Andrea Ruffner, Pat Gilbert, Susan McGowan.b. Suzanne Kupp, Level IV Cafeteria Manager, Monocacy Elementary Center, 6¼-7 hours per day, 180 days per year, effective with the 2008-09 school year.(new position)c. Tina Robinson, Transfer from Amity Primary Center Cafeteria to a Level IVCafeteria Manager, Amity Primary Center, at $13.82, effective with the 2008-09 school year. (replaces S. Kupp)d. Lisa Bicer, Transfer from Amity Primary Center Cafeteria to a Level ICashier, Monocacy Elementary Center, Level I Cashier, 2 ½ - 4 hours perday, 178 days per year, effective with the 2008-09 school year.e. Valerie McNerney, Transfer from High School Cafeteria to a Level I Cashier,Monocacy Elementary Center, 2 ½-4 hours per day, 178 days per year,effective with the 2008-09 school year.f. Lillian Nelligan, Transfer from Monocacy Kindergarten Center Cafeteria to aLevel I Server/Dishwasher, Monocacy Elementary Center, 2 ½-4 hours perday, 178 days per year, effective with the 2008-09 school year.4238

g. Aide Transfers for the 2008-09 school year:1) Nancy Unruh, Building Aide Transfer from Monocacy KindergartenCenter to Birdsboro Elementary Center.2) Michele Gibble, Building Aide Transfer from Monocacy KindergartenCenter to Birdsboro Elementary Center.3) Nancy Johnson, Building Aide Transfer from Amity Primary Center toAmity Intermediate Center.4) Patricia Zook, Building Aide Transfer from Birdsboro Elementary Centerto Monocacy Elementary Center.5) Patti Everhart, Building Aide Transfer from Monocacy KindergartenCenter to Monocacy Elementary Center.6) Brenda Hessels, Building Aide Transfer from Monocacy KindergartenCenter to Monocacy Elementary Center.7) Kim Koury, Special Education Aide One on One Transfer from MonocacyKindergarten Center to Monocacy Elementary Center.8) Peggy Reimels, Special Education Aide One on One Transfer fromBirdsboro Elementary Center to Monocacy Elementary Center.9) Laura Dickenson, Special Education Aide Transfer from Amity PrimaryCenter to Monocacy Elementary Center.10) Jennifer Rowan, Special Education Aide Transfer from Amity PrimaryCenter to Monocacy Elementary Center.h. Custodial/Maintenance/Groundskeepers Transfers for the 2008-09 schoolyear, effective July 1, 2008:1) Timothy Romig, Custodian - Middle School to Level III Head Custodian,Monocacy Elementary Center, 7 ½ hours per day, 259 days per year, at$15.95 per hour. (new position)2) Francis Badman, Custodian – Middle School to Custodian MonocacyElementary Center. (new position)3) Gregory Reppert, Custodian – Amity Intermediate Center to Level IVDistrict Groundskeeper, 7 ½ hours per day, 259 days per year, at $15.18per hour. (new position)4) Glen Houck, Custodian – Birdsboro Elementary Center to Level IVDistrict Maintenance, 7 ½ hours per day, 259 days per year at $15.18 perhour. (replaces T. Evans).5) Sandy Mensch, Custodian – High School to Custodian Amity PrimaryCenter. (replaces R. Clark)3) Extra-Curricular Staffa. 2008-09 Advisors/per contract.D. That the Board of Directors approve the following revised job description:1) Accounts Payable/Tax ClerkE. That the Board of Directors approve an Assistant Field HockeyCoach beginning with the 2008-09 school year.Ayes: Mr. Sheerer, Mr. Basile, Mr. Fidler, Mrs. Fiset, Mr. Gagnon,Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Mr. McCulloughNays: None. Motion carried.4239

F. It was moved by Mr. Sheerer to nominate Mr. Ross as School Board Treasurer – oneyear term effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. A second motion tonominate Mr. Fidler as Board Treasurer was made by Mr. Gagnon. Mr. Fidlerwithdrew his nomination. The motions were closed by Mrs. Fiset, seconded byMr. Fidler. A voice vote was taken with all in favor of Mr. Ross as Board Treasurer.G. It was moved by Mr. Ross to nominate Mrs. Fiset as School Board Secretary – fouryear term effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2012. The motion was closed byMr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Sheerer. A voice vote was taken with all in favor ofMrs. Fiset as Board Secretary.H. It was moved by Mr. Ross to nominate Mrs. Hartzell as the Berks CountyIntermediate Unit Representative– three year term from July 1, 2008 through June 30,2011. Mr. Gagnon seconded the motion. The motion was closed by Mr. Ross,seconded by Mr. Sheehan. A voice vote was taken with all in favor of Mrs. Hartzellas the Berks County Intermediate Unit Representative.12. ProgramsA. It was moved by Mr. Gagnon, seconded by Mr. Sheerer that the Board of Directorsapprove the 2008-09 Handbooks1) High School2) Middle School3) Amity Intermediate, Amity Primary, Birdsboro Elementary and MonocacyElementary CentersUnder the same motion:B. That the Board of Directors approve the 2008 Summer School Program from June 23through July 25, 2008. (No class July 4)C. That the Board of Directors approve the 2008-2014 Strategic Plan.Ayes: Mr. Basile, Mr. Fidler, Mrs. Fiset, Mr. Gagnon, Mrs. Hartzell,Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Sheerer, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.4240

13. PolicyA. The Board of Directors hear/acknowledge the first reading/acknowledgement of Policy#005 Organization.B. It was moved by Mr. Gagnon, seconded by Mr. Sheehan that the Board of Directorsapprove the resolution opposing the State’s proposed Graduation CompetencyAssessments.Ayes: Mr. Fidler, Mrs. Fiset, Mr. Gagnon, Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan,Mr. Sheerer, Mr. Basile, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.14. TransportationThe Board discussed additional monies spent on fuel by the two bus contractors. TheBoard agreed that they could not support awarding any additional money to the buscontractors for the rise in fuel costs.15. Old BusinessNone.16. New BusinessNone.17. Presentations by Public on IssuesThomas Schadt, Birdsboro – asked questions regarding the bus contractors and theshortfall due to gas prices. He congratulated Mr. Fidler and his Finance Committee ontheir creative ideas to cut costs for the district.18. At 8:31 p.m. Mr. Sheehan moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Gagnonand approved by all directors present.Attest:Margaret M. Fiset, Secretary