09-27-10 School Board Agenda - Daniel Boone Area School District
09-27-10 School Board Agenda - Daniel Boone Area School District
09-27-10 School Board Agenda - Daniel Boone Area School District
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29. Presentations by <strong>Board</strong> MembersA. Secretary's Correspondence - Mrs. FisetB. Berks County Intermediate Unit <strong>Board</strong> Report – Mrs. HartzellC. Berks Career & Technology <strong>Board</strong> Report – Ms. TwardowskiD. Student Government Report (reports to be given in January and May)E. Legislative Report – Mr. SheehanF. Other Reports –<strong>10</strong>. Building and Grounds11. Financial ApprovalsA. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve the attached Course and CreditRequests. (attachment #1)B. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve exoneration of delinquent realestate taxes for an environmentally hazardous property.C. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors accept the Audit/Financial Reportsfrom Reinsel Kuntz Lesher for Local Tax Collectors for the yearending December 31, 20<strong>09</strong>.D. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve payment to B & J ExcavatingInc. in the amount of $245,955.61 for Additional Campus Parking-Phase One Job#3222-1.E. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve payment to Vision Mechanicalin the amount of $<strong>27</strong>9.00/Application No. 1 for the High <strong>School</strong> Stadium Project.F. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve payment to Vision Mechanicalin the amount of $4,311.00/Application No. 2 for the High <strong>School</strong> Stadium Project.G. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve the purchase of window blindsfor the Amity Primary Center in the amount of $9,500.00 from Blind Outlet. (paymentfrom surplus from hand dryers purchased for this project).H. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve payment to I & YConstruction , LLC in the amount of $94,387.50/Application No. 4 for the High<strong>School</strong> Stadium Project. (attachment #2)I. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve payment to I & YConstruction, LLC in the amount of $69,515.50/Application No. 5 for the High<strong>School</strong> Stadium Project. (attachment #3)J. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve a deduct from B & JExcavating, Inc. in the amount of -$13,900.00 for the Additional Campus ParkingJob. (attachment #4)K. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve payment to CurrentConnections and Mechanical Services Inc. in the amount of $20,133.00/Application 1for Additional Campus Parking. (attachment #5)L. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve payment to The Land TekGroup, Inc. in the amount of $1,008,619.43/Application 4 for the High <strong>School</strong>Stadium Project. (attachment #6)
3M. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve a Real Estate Exonerationfrom the Keystone Opportunity Zone. (attachment #7)N. It is recommend that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve three property tax refunds andtwo exoneration due to July Splits. (attachment #8)12. Personnel ApprovalsA. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve the followingRetirements/Resignations:1) Professional Staffa. Sarah Berkley, Long Term Substitute Grade 2 Teacher, Amity Primary Center,resignation effective September 2, 20<strong>10</strong>.b. Amanda Gimber, Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher, High<strong>School</strong>, resignation effective September 7, 20<strong>10</strong>.2) Classified Staffa. Marian Prince, Building Aide, Birdsboro Elementary Center, retirementeffective October 1, 20<strong>10</strong>.B. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve the following Leaves:1) Professional Staffa. Amanda Dimitrov, Third Grade Teacher, Amity Intermediate Center, ChildBearing/Rearing Leave of Absence and FMLA Leave of Absence beginningapproximately January 7, 2011 and returning on April 4, 2011.b. Joan Hilovsky, Math Teacher, Middle <strong>School</strong>, Unpaid Leave of Absence onSeptember 17, 20<strong>10</strong>.c. Jocelyn Stoltzfus, Music Teacher, High <strong>School</strong>, Child Bearing/Child RearingLeave of Absence and FMLA Leave of Absence beginning approximatelyDecember <strong>10</strong>, 20<strong>10</strong> and returning on March 7, 2011.d. Michele Weber, Guidance Counselor, Amity Intermediate Center, UnpaidLeave of Absence tentatively from October 18 through 22, 20<strong>10</strong>.e. Susan Snyder, Music Teacher, Middle <strong>School</strong>, Unpaid Leave of Absence onDecember 3, 20<strong>10</strong>.C. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve the following Appointments:1) Professional Staffa. Stephen Janda, Long Term Substitute Gifted Teacher, Amity IntermediateCenter, $42,785.00 pro-rated, beginning approximately October 6, 20<strong>10</strong> untilJanuary 24, 2011. (for LTS F. Pritchard)2) Classified Staffa. Beverly Daddario, Level II Special Education One-on-One Aide, High <strong>School</strong>,7 hours per day, 183 days per year, at $12.53 per hour, effective September 9,20<strong>10</strong>. (new position/5 hours or more per day per contract)b. Allison Danner, Recalled to a Level II Instructional Aide, BirdsboroElementary Center, 7 hours per day, 183 days per year, effective October 1,20<strong>10</strong>. (replaces M. Prince/5 hours or more per day per contract)
4c. Kimberly Hall, Recalled to a Level II Instructional Aide, Amity PrimaryCenter, 3.5 hours per day, 183 days per year, effective October 1, 20<strong>10</strong>.(replaces A. Danner/less than 5 hours per day per contract)d. Kim Sheeler, Long Term Substitute Level II One-on-One Special EducationAide, Monocacy Elementary Center, 7 hours per day, at $12.53 per hour,effective with the beginning of the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year until January 4, 2011.(for T. Yanonis/5hours or more per day per contract)e. Sharon Adamski, Level I One-on-One Bus/Van Aide, Special EducationDepartment, 8 hours per week/2 days, $11.92 per hour, effective September17, 20<strong>10</strong>. (new position/less than 5 hours per day per contract)3) Extra-Curricular Staffa. Brad Gross, Amity Primary Center Yearbook Editor for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 schoolyear at $1,629.00.b. Emily Cornish, Shared High <strong>School</strong> Assistant Musical Director for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year at $643.00.c. Melissa Shutt, Revised Shared High <strong>School</strong> Assistant Musical Director for the20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year at $731.00.d. Justin McAdams, High <strong>School</strong> Instrumental Director for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 schoolyears at $5,796.00.e. Shaun Snavely, High <strong>School</strong> Instrumental Assistant Band Front for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year at $2,572.00.f. Rob Weidamoyer, High <strong>School</strong> Band Assistant – Percussion for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11school year at $2,484.00g. Rebecca Rinda, High <strong>School</strong> Band Assistant – Color Guard for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11school year at $2,484.00.h. Jocelyn Stoltzfus, High <strong>School</strong> Marching Band Assistant for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11school year at $925.00.i. Jordan Jacoby, High <strong>School</strong> Student Government Advisor for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11school year at $1,1<strong>10</strong>.00.j. Anita Frederick, High <strong>School</strong> German Club Advisor for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 schoolyear at $828.00.k. Erica Parker, High <strong>School</strong> Key Club Advisor for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year at$1,268.00.4) Volunteer Staffa. Brian Scott Mitchell, Volunteer Middle <strong>School</strong> Football Coach for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year.b. Joan Wolfe, High <strong>School</strong> Music Volunteer for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year.c. Jacqueline Herring, High <strong>School</strong> Music Volunteer for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 schoolyear.d. Ryan Keiser, High <strong>School</strong> Music Volunteer for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year.e. Michael Wolfe, High <strong>School</strong> Music Volunteer for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year.f. Gail Wertz, High <strong>School</strong> Music Volunteer for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year.g. Marybeth Theoret, High <strong>School</strong> Music Volunteer for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year.h. Anthony Basiliko, High <strong>School</strong> Music Volunteer for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year.i. Stephen Skibiszewski, High <strong>School</strong> Music Volunteer for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 schoolyear.j. Debra Levens, High <strong>School</strong> Music Volunteer for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year.
k. Kristen Malason, Volunteer High <strong>School</strong> Cheerleading Coach for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11school year.55) Substitute Staffa. Dawnita Smith – Art K-12 Teacherb. Adrienne Brendlinger – Art K-12 Teacherc. Brandy Beard – Social Studies Teacherd. Sue Herr – English Teachere. Kathy Rollinson – Art K-12 Teacherf. Lauren Emes – Elementary K-6 Teacherg. Jordan Jacoby – Social Studies Teacherh. Patrick Rowland – Health and Phys Ed Teacheri. Melissa Scaltrito – Nurse and Building Aidej. Julia Stoudt – Elementary K-6 Teacherk. Mary Ann Cotter – Elementary Teacherl. Dana Houck – English Teacherm. Karen Montag – Elementary Teachern. Kendall Barbera – Music K-12 Teachero. Beverly Dengler – Science Teacherp. Ryan Yanchocik – Social Studies Teacherq. Garson Wunderlich – Mathematics 7-12 Teacher/Building Aider. Dorothea Weeks – Social Studies/Mid Level Citizenship Teachers. Courtney Heffernan – Elementary K-6 Teachert. Edward Johnson – Citizenship Teacher 7-12u. Peggy Reimels – Guest Teacherv. James Snyder – Industrial Arts/Cooperative Ed 7-12/Principal/Superintendentw. Matthew Robinson – Spanish Teacherx. Kristin Saylor – Elementary K-6 Teacher13. ProgramsA. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve the High <strong>School</strong> and Middle<strong>School</strong> Music Program Handbooks for the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 school year.B. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors resubmit a resolution regardingcurtailment/alteration of the Full Day Kindergarten Program as presented by thesolicitor. (attachment #9)14. Policy15. TransportationA. It is recommended that the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors approve the 20<strong>10</strong>-11 Bus Drivers andBus Stops/New Rhoads Transportation and Klein’s Transportation.
616. Old Business17. New Business18. Presentations by Public on Issues19. Adjourn
7INFORMATION ITEMSConference RequestsOctober 8, 20<strong>10</strong>October 11, 20<strong>10</strong>October 11, 20<strong>10</strong>Carol Loiacono to Berks County Intermediate Unit for SpecEducation Software Update.Joanne Emerich to Reading for Healing the Mind, Body and Spirit– A Holistic Approach for <strong>School</strong> Nurses.Patricia Gilbert to Reading for Healing the Mind, Body and Spirit– A Holistic Approach for <strong>School</strong> Nurses.Use of FacilitiesAugust 17, 20<strong>10</strong>BMF Cheer to use Middle <strong>School</strong> gym for competition. (no fee)Sept 1, 20<strong>10</strong> – May 30, 2011 Girl Scouts of Eastern Pa to use Monocacy Elementary CenterLibrary for meetings. (no fee)Sept 13, 20<strong>10</strong>-June 6, 2011 Girl Scout Troop 1555 to use Monocacy Elementary CenterLibrary for meetings. (no fee)September 21, 22, 23, 20<strong>10</strong> Amity AC Soccer Club to us Middle <strong>School</strong> caf for photo days.(no fee)September 23, 20<strong>10</strong> Girl Scouts to use Monocacy Elementary Center Library forRegistration Night. (no fee)Oct 4, 20<strong>10</strong>-June 6, 2011 Girl Scout Daisy Troop 1379 to use Monocacy Elementary CenterLibrary for meetings. (no fee)Oct 12, 20<strong>10</strong>-March 18, 2011 Amity AC Basketball to use Amity Intermediate Center gym forYouth Basketball Program. (no fee)Oct 12, 20<strong>10</strong>-March 18, 2011 Amity AC Basketball to use Amity Primary Center gym forYouth Basketball Program. (no fee)October 28, 20<strong>10</strong>Birdsboro Rotary Club to use the High <strong>School</strong> Parking Lot forBirdsboro Halloween Parade. (no fee)Nov 13,18, Dec 8, 20<strong>10</strong> Birdsboro Youth Sports to use Birdsboro Elementary Center cafJan 6, 8, 2011for Baseball registration. (fee)Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, Blazer Youth Sports to use Birdsboro Elementary Center gym for2011 Baseball Clinic. (fee)March 25, 26, 2011<strong>Daniel</strong> <strong>Boone</strong> Optimist Club to use Middle <strong>School</strong> caf, hallways,band room for Spring Craft Show. (fee)Field Trip RequestSeptember <strong>10</strong>, 20<strong>10</strong>October 20, 20<strong>10</strong>January 6, 2011March 9, 2011High <strong>School</strong> Band to Exeter High <strong>School</strong> for Home Football Game.(1<strong>10</strong> students)9 th Grade Class to BCTC East trip. (75 students)High <strong>School</strong> Tentative trip to Kutztown University for Berks ScienceOlympiad. (15 students)High <strong>School</strong> Science Club trip to Kutztown University for RegionalScience Olympiad. (15 students)
8Fund Raising ActivitiesAug 23 – Sept 18, 20<strong>10</strong> Sports Boosters to sell cookie dough.Start of school year – Sophomore Class to sell snacks at school store.May, 2011Start of school year – Sophomore Class to sell t-shirts.Sept 17, 20<strong>10</strong>Sept 5-<strong>10</strong>, 20<strong>10</strong>Class of 2011 to sell Senior t-shirts.Sept 7-23, 20<strong>10</strong>DB Field Hockey Team to sell candy after school hours.Sept <strong>10</strong>-Oct 31, 20<strong>10</strong> DB Cheerleading to sell pink breast cancer awareness ribbons.Sept 17, 20<strong>10</strong>-May 20, 2011 H.S. Life Skills Program to sell cookies on Fridays.September 18, 20<strong>10</strong> Wrestling Team to hold car wash.Sept 20-Oct 7, 20<strong>10</strong> Music Boosters and Music Dept to sell tickets to comedy show.Sept 20-October 11, 20<strong>10</strong> High <strong>School</strong> Boys Soccer to raffle tickets.Sept 24-Oct 4, 20<strong>10</strong> Class of 2011 to sell candles and cookie dough.Sept 29-October 15, 20<strong>10</strong> Interact Club to see pizza and baked goods.Oct 15-25, 20<strong>10</strong>Class of 2011 to sell cheesecakes and holiday gifts.Oct. 16, 20<strong>10</strong>Relay for Life Committee to sell entry fee for spectators at PlayDay.Nov 1-17, 20<strong>10</strong>Junior Class to sell chocolate, candles.Sept 22-Dec 1, 20<strong>10</strong> <strong>Daniel</strong> <strong>Boone</strong> Baseball/Baseball Coaches Assoc. to sell LotteryCalendars.Oct 1, 20<strong>10</strong> – June 1, 2011 Class of 2012 to sell chocolate candy bars.Nov 16, 20<strong>10</strong>Class of 2011 to sell Mr. <strong>Boone</strong> T-Shirts.Dec 11, 20<strong>10</strong>Junior Class/Relay for Life Committee to hold a breakfast.Jan 1-13, 2011Class of 2011/Drama Club to sell Mr. <strong>Boone</strong> tickets and votingballots.March 8-23, 2011 Junior Class to sell chocolate, candles.
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