08-23-10 School Board Minutes - Daniel Boone Area School District

455311) Karen Worrell, Kutztown University- 575.101 Clinical Practicum in Reading: Diagnosis, $1,161.00, 3graduate credits. (Masters Degree in Education, Prof Advancement, Cert inReading)- ELU591.101 Picture Books, $1,161.00, 3 graduate credits. (MastersDegree in Education, Prof Advancement, Cert in Reading)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 TRANE U.S. Inc. for the ESCOEnergy project at the Amity Primary Center at $142,500.00 showing a 1% discount of$1,425.00 with a net payment of $141,075.00/Application No. 16.C. That the Board of Directors approve payment to TRANE U.S. Inc. for the ESCOEnergy project at the Amity Primary Center at $114,000.00 showing a 1% discount of$1,140.00 with net payment of $112,860.00/ApplicationNo. 17.D. That the Board of Directors approve contracting the services of Pennsylvania Trust,who is contracted with Conrad Siegel Actuaries to perform the next GASB 45Valuation at a cost not to exceed $6,300.00.E. That the Board of Directors approve exonerating the Daniel Boone Area SchoolDistrict from collecting 2010 Real Estate Taxes from the property located at 511Chestnut Street, Birdsboro, PA.F. That the Board of Directors approve 2010 School Real Estate Exoneration from thePennsylvania State Veterans’ Commissionfor a district resident.G. That the Board of Directors approve 2008 and 2009 Per Capita TaxExonerations for the period from 4/1/2010 – 6/30/2010.H. That the Board of Directors approve ratification of a contract withDerivActive to provide GASB53 related services to the Daniel Boone Area SchoolDistrict at a cost of $2,000.0.I. That the Board of Directors acknowledge the Report of 2010School Real Estate Exonerations from the Keystone Opportunity Zone.Ayes: Mr. Potts, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Ms. Twardowski, Mr. Basile, Mrs. Fiset,Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.

4554J. It was moved by Mr. Sheehan, seconded by Mr. Ross that the Board of Directorsapprove the appointment of the legal firm Fox Rothschild LLP as the district solicitorfor July 1 to December 31, 2010 at an annual retainer of $9,200.00 and Non-Retainerrates are subject to an hourly rate of $160.00 per hour and beginning with January 1,2011 an annual retainer of $9,200.00and Non-Retainer rates are subject to an hourlyrate of $165.00 per hour until June 30, 2011.Ayes: Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Ms. Twardowski, Mr. Basile, Mrs. Fiset,Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Potts, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.K. It was moved by Mr. Sheehan, seconded by Mr. Ross that the Board of Directorsapprove payment to I and Y Construction LLC in the amount of $62,842.50 for theHigh School Stadium Project/Application No. 003.Under the same motion:L. That the Board of Directors approve payment to LandTek GroupInc. in the amount of $443,959.87 for the High School Stadium Project/ApplicationNo. 3.Ayes: Mr. Sheehan, Ms. Twardowski, Mr. Basile, Mrs. Fiset, Mrs. Hartzell,Mr. Potts, Mr. Ross, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.12. PersonnelA. It was moved by Mr. Sheehan, seconded by Mr. Potts that the Board of Directorsapprove the following Retirements/Resignations:1) Professional Staffa. Luke Seymour, Guidance Counselor, High School, resignation effectivesixty days from July 28, 2010 or if a replacement is secured prior to that date.(September 17, 2010)b. Susan Reppert, Special Education Teacher, Birdsboro Elementary Center,retirement effective June 30, 2010.c. Nicole Warren-Missimer, Guidance Counselor, High School, resignationeffective sixty days from July 28, 2010 or if a replacement is secured prior tothat date. (September 28, 2010)d. Arla Murray, District Occupational Therapist, resignation effective July 25,2010.e. Suzanne Herr, English Teacher, Middle School, retirement effective August 3,2010.f. Nicholas Horvath, .5 Social Studies Teacher, High School, resignationeffective sixty days from August 19, 2010 or if a replacement is secured priorto that date. (October 15, 2010)

2) Classified Staffa. Michael Falatovich, Custodian, High School Annex, retirement effectiveAugust 31, 2010.b. Doris Weil, Instructional Aide, Monocacy Elementary Center, retirementeffective with the 2010-11 school year.Under the same motion:4555B. That the Board of Directors approve the following Leaves:1) Professional Staffa. Amy Richard, Art Teacher, Middle School, Unpaid Leave of Absence on May21, 2010.b. Felicia Pritchard, Gifted Teacher, Amity Intermediate Center, ChildBearing/Child Rearing Leave of Absence, following by an FMLA Leave ofAbsence beginning approximately October 6, 2010 and returning on January24, 2011.c. Meghan Kane, Special Education Teacher, Amity Intermediate Center, ChildBearing/Child Rearing Leave of Absence, followed by an FMLA Leave ofAbsence beginning approximately August 22, 2010 and continuing with the2010-11 school year.d. Jennifer Legath, Special Education Teacher, High School, ChildBearing/Child Reading Leave of Absence, followed by an FMLA Leave ofAbsence beginning approximately November 19, 2010 and continuing withthe 2010-11 school year – returning with the 2011-12 school year.e. Meghan Scheetz, Amity Primary Center, FMLA Leave of Absence beginningimmediately and returning on January 2, 2010.2) Classified Staffa. Cheryl Neal, Secretary, Middle School, FMLA Leave of Absence beginningJune 23, 2010.C. That the Board of Directors approve the following Appointments:1) Professional Staffa. 2010-11 Department Chairs:1. Art – Ann Grow at $1,526.002. Business – Elouise Bean at $1,585.003. Foreign Language – Anita Frederick at $1,585.004. Language Arts – Matthew Palmer at $1,646.005. Math – Nancy Romain at $1,646.006. Music – Justin McAdams at $1,526.007. Phys Ed/Health – Cindy Lykens at $1,646.008. Science – Theresa Miller at $1,771.009. Social Studies – Kelly Jones at $1,646.0010. Special Education – Linda Rice at $1,646.0011. Tech Ed/F & C Science – Greg Yeakel at $1,526.00b. Jennifer Rowan, Special Education Learning Support Teacher, BirdsboroElementary Center, B.S. Step 2 at $43,675.00, effective with the 2010-11school year. (replaces S. Reppert)

4556c. Margaret Taraboletti, Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher, AmityPrimary Center, $42,785.00 pro-rated, effective the first quarter of the 2010-11 school year. (for M. Scheetz)d. Tina Berg, Long Term Substitute 4 th Grade Teacher, Amity IntermediateCenter, $42,785.00 pro-rated, effective with the beginning of the 2010-11school year until December 6, 2010. (for A. Evans)e. Jenna Knapp, Long Term Substitute Special Education Life Skills Teacher,Amity Intermediate Center, $42,785.00 pro-rated, effective for the 2010-11school year. (for M. Kane)f. Rebecca Campbell, Transfer from Special Education Life Skills Teacher toSpecial Education Learning Support Teacher, Monocacy Elementary Center,effective with the 2010-11 school year.h. Meghan E. Early, 5 th Grade Teacher, Monocacy Elementary Center, B.S. Step2 at $43,675.00, effective with the 2010-11 school year. (replaces T. Durham)i. Angela C. Miksits, District Speech/Language Pathologist, Masters Step 3 at$48,641.00, effective with the 2010-11 school year. (new position)j. Dianna Moser, Transfer from Special Education Learning Support Teacher,Amity Intermediate Center to Special Education Life Skills Support Teacher,Monocacy Elementary Center, effective with the 2010-11 school year.(replaces R. Campbell)k. Jamie Witzel, Guidance Counselor, High School, Masters Step 1 at$46,858.00, effective with the 2010-11 school year. (replaces L. Seymour)l. Daniela Burgui, Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher, HighSchool, B S. Step 1 at $42,785.00, effective with the 2010-11 school year.(for M. Reinert and J. Legath)m. Amanda Gimber, Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher, HighSchool, B.S. Step 1 at $42,785.00 pro-rated, effective with the beginning ofthe 2010-11 school year until approximately October 4, 2010. (for J. Derrick)n. Stephanie Bloss, Recalled/Transferred to a Full Time English Teacher, MiddleSchool (from .5 English Teacher – High School), effective with the 2010-11school year. (replaces S. Herr)o. Sarah Berkley, Long Term Substitute 2 nd Grade Teacher, Amity PrimaryCenter, at $42,785.00 pro-rated, for the first semester of the 2010-11 schoolyear. (for M. Wildman)p. Molly Luckenbill, Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher, AmityPrimary Center, at $42,785.00 pro-rated, for the first quarter of the 2010-11school year. (for K. Hillman)q. Kristen Marcinko, Guidance Counselor, High School, Masters Step 2 at$47,750.00, effective with the 2010-11 school year. (replaces N.Warren-Missimer)r. Dana Houck, .5 English Teacher, High School, B.S. Step 1 at $42,785.00 prorated,effective with the 2010-11 school year. (replaces S. Bloss)s. Jordan Jacoby, .5 Social Studies Teacher, High School, B.S. Step 1 at$42,785.00 pro-rated, effective with the 2010-11 school year.(replaces N. Horvath)

45572) Classified Staffa. Sharon Hamill, Recalled to a Level II One-on-One Special Education Aide,High School, 7 hours per day, 183 days per year, effective with the 2010-11school year. (replaces A. Andrews)b. Michelle Lodge, Recalled to a Level II Building Aide, Monocacy ElementaryCenter, 3.5 hours per day, 183 days per year, effective with the 2010-11 schoolyear. (replaces D. Weil)c. Karen Jones, Recalled to a Level II .5 Special Education One-on-One Aide,Birdsboro Elementary Center, 183 days per year, effective with the 2010-11school year. (new position)d. Justine Barrales, Recalled to a Level II One-on-One Special Education Aide,Monocacy Elementary Center, 3.5 hours per day, 183 days per year, effectivewith the 2010-11 school year. (new position)e. Theresa Yanonis, Transfer from Birdsboro Elementary Center One-on-OneAide to Monocacy Elementary Center One-on-One Aide, 7 hours per day, 183days per year.f. Tracey Kolenda, Transfer from Special Education Aide One-on-One, AmityIntermediate Center to Special Education Aide One-on-One, Middle Schoolwith the 2010-11 school year.g. Thomas Lamont, High School Band Volunteer for the 2010-11 school year.h. Cody Airey, Level II Custodian, Birdsboro Elementary Center, 7.5 hours perday, 259 days per year at $13.56 per hour. (position moved from HighSchool)i. Custodial Staff Transfers for the 2010-2011 school year:1. Christopher Liptak, transfer from High School to Amity Primary Centereffective with the 2010-11 school year.2. Sandy Mensch, transfer from High School to Monocacy ElementaryCenter effective with the 2010-11 school year.3. Donald Freeman, transfer from Middle School to Amity Primary Centerwith the 2010-11 school year.4. Sally Moyer, transfer from Monocacy Elementary Center to AmityPrimary Center with the 2010-11 school year.5. Walter Stirk, transfer from Amity Intermediate Center to Amity PrimaryCenter with the 2010-11 school year.i. Renee Hendricks, Level III Cook, High School, 7 hours per day, 180 days peryear at $13.12 per hour, effective with the 2010-11 school year.(replaces T. Robinson)j. Wendy Boyer, Level I Cashier, Amity Primary Center, 2.5-4.75 hours per day,178 days per year at $11.62. per hour, effective with the 2010-11 school year.(replaces K. Samsel)k. Dana Wilkinson, Level I Dishwasher, Middle School, 2.5-4.75 hours per day,178 days per year at $11.62 per hour, effective with the 2010-11 school year.(replaces M. Eisenbise)

4558l. Cafeteria Staff Transfers for the 2010-11 school year.1. Margaret McCaughrean, transfer from Cafeteria Manager AmityIntermediate Center to Cafeteria Manager Middle School with the 2010-11school year.2. Tracy Jablonski, transfer from Birdsboro Elementary Center to MiddleSchool with the 2010-11 school year.3. Tina Robinson, transfer from High School to Amity Primary Centereffective with the 2010-11 school year.4. Barbara Dugdale-Parizo, transfer from Monocacy Elementary Center toAmity Primary Center effective with the 2010-11 school year.5. Heather Scheckler, transfer from Amity Intermediate Center to AmityPrimary Center effective with the 2010-11 school year.6. Donna Neri, transfer from Cafeteria Manager Middle School to CafeteriaManager Amity Intermediate Center effective with the 2010-11 schoolyear.m. Theresa Beach, Transfer from One-on-One Aide/Middle School to One-on-One Aide/High School, effective with the 2010-11 school year.3) Extra-Curricular Staffa. Barry Templin Jr., Middle School Assistant Boys Soccer Coach for the 2010-11 school year at $2,000.00. (replaces J. Pantone)b. Jason McCord, Head High School 9-12 Varsity Baseball Coach for the 2010-11 school year at $4,800.00. (replaces C. Hunt)c. Theresa Fry, Assistant High School Varsity Field Hockey Coach for the 2010-11 school year at $3,050.00. (replaces J. Hunt)d. Kim Myers, Head High School JV Field Hockey Coach for the 2010-11school year at $2,550.00. (replaces A. Fry)e. Margaret Baer, Head Middle School 7 th Grade Field Hockey Coach for the2010-11 school year at $1,500.00. (replaces J. Fasnacht)f. Russ Keith, Volunteer 9-12 High School Cross-Country Coach for the2010-11 school year.g. Russ Keith, Head High School 9-12 Boys Track Coach for the 2010-11 schoolyear at $4,400.00. (replaces C. Hartman)h. Jonathan Deem, Assistant Freshman Football Coach for the 2010-11 schoolyear at $2,700.00. (replaces J. Bildstein)i. 2010-11 Extra-Curricular Positions (attachment #4)4) Substitutes 2010-11Ayes: Ms. Twardowski, Mr. Basile, Mrs. Fiset, Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Potts,Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.5) It was moved by Mr. Sheehan and seconded by Mr. Potts that the Board ofDirectors approve the 2010-11 MentorsAyes: Mr. Basile, Mrs. Fiset, Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Potts, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan,Ms. Twardowski.Nays: None.Abstained: Mr. McCullough. Motion carried. 7-0-1.

4559D. It was moved by Mr. Sheehan, seconded by Mr. Potts that the Board of Directorsapprove a salary adjustment for Danielle Penza (Business Manager) for the 2010-11school year to $86,700.00, effective July 1, 2010.Ayes: Mr. Cerminaro, Mrs. Fiset, Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Potts, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan,Ms. Twardowski, Mr. Basile, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.E. It was moved by Mr. Sheehan, seconded by Mr. Ross that the Board of Directorsapprove revised job description – Business Office Manager Assistant BusinessManager.Ayes: Mrs. Fiset, Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Potts, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Ms. Twardowksi,Mr. Basile, Mr. Cerminaro.Nays: None. Motion carried.13. ProgramsA. It was moved by Mr. Sheehan, seconded by Mr. Basile that the Board of Directorsapprove a field trip for the Daniel Boone Football Team to Ocean City, New Jerseyfor a team building event onAugust 12, 2010. (40 students – no cost to district)Under the same motion:B. That the Board of Directors approve the Daniel Boone High School Band trip toAnnapolis, Maryland on November 6-7, 2010 for a band competition. (115 students –no cost to district)C. That the Board of Directors approve the Daniel Boone High SchoolChoir trip to Boston, MA on April 7-10, 2011 for a Festival of Music Choir Festival.(100 students – no cost to district)Ayes: Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. Potts, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Ms. Twardowski,Mr. Basile, Mr. Cerminaro, Mrs. Fiset, Mr. McCullough.Nays: None. Motion carried.14. Policy15. Transportation

456016. Old BusinessDr. Otto, Mr. Subers and Mr. Potts have worked on a Lease for the Daniel BooneJoint Committee Concession Stand. After discussion by the Board, they decided to voteon the Lease Agreement.It was moved by Mr. Potts, seconded by Mrs. Fiset that the Board of Directors approve aLease Agreement with the Daniel Boone Music Boosters and the Daniel Boone AreaSchool District and later as a gift a certain Modular Building to be used at the stadium asa concession stand.Ayes:Nays:Mr. Potts, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sheehan, Ms. Twardowski, Mr. Basile, Mr. Cerminaro,Mrs. Fiset, Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. McCullough.None. Motion carried.Dr. Otto also talked about seeking advertising for the stadium (e.g items on the electronicmessage board, banners and naming rights for part of the stadium, track).Dr. Otto talked about a plan for allowing the community to use the new track.Dr. Otto noted that the District/Committee is continuing to work on a solution for the“pay to play” issue.17. New BusinessMr. Basile discussed money from the General Fund Balance for deficits and thepossibility of a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note or a Short Term Loan for a six monthperiod that is needed for cash flow. He also spoke about a four-year Budget anddiscussed our Liabilities. The last item he spoke about was a possible Transportation Feerather than a Co-curricular Fee for students. Mr. Basile noted he is willing to come intothe Business Office and offer his assistance.18. Presentation by Public on IssuesJoseph Strauss – Birdsboro, voiced his concerns on a recent bussing letter sent to houseregarding that there would be not bus transportation for his school student with the2010-11 school year.Mike Wolfe – Birdsboro, voiced his concerns on the new proposed route for high schoolwalkers for the 2010-11 school year. Asked District to re-study the route.Aaron Durso – Birdsboro, asked why the District did not check with the Borough ofBirdsboro before they made the decision on the walking route for high schoolstudents.Rich Grove – Birdsboro, noted that his house is 2 miles from the high school and thatthe district will have 50 more cars dropping off students at the high school (inreference to walking students for 2010-11).Edward Kriner – Birdsboro, spoke briefly about his child’s IEP and custody. He wasasked to contact the Superintendent directly.

4561Connor Kutz – Douglassville, had several concerns, including tattered flags outside of theMiddle School and T.V.’s in the cafeteria.Todd Baskett – Birdsboro, thanked the School Board for their hard work, but felt that theBoard missed their mark with safety concerns on the new route for high schoolwalking students. Asked if Amity students were also asked to walk.Wendy Stephany – Douglassville, asked the Board to re-look at the transportation issue.Leana Stead – Birdsboro, voiced that she is not happy with the new high school studentswalking situation, she feels it is to dangerous.Stephen Morton – Birdsboro, noted that he is not happy with the high school studentswalking and their safety.Chris Rothharpt – Birdsboro, noted that the high school students could have a 45 minutewalk in the morning and possibly in the dark.19. At 9:16 p.m. Mr. Sheehan moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Pottsand approved by all directors present.Attest:Margaret M. Fiset, Secretary