OWEN J. ROBERTS SCHOOL DISTRICT December 6, 2004 The ...

OWEN J. ROBERTS SCHOOL DISTRICT 

December 6, 2004 

The Owen J. Roberts School Board met on Monday, December 6, 2004 in the Owen J. Roberts 

High School. The President noted that as a properly constituted meeting: 

1. The Board, by roll call vote, established a meeting date, place, and 

purpose of the meeting at the Official School Board Meeting held on 

November 15, 2004. 

2. Proper notices have been posted on the Administration Building bulletin 

board, the front entrance of the Administration Building, and all 

educational centers twenty-four hours prior to the meeting date. 

Therefore, the meeting is called to order at 8:37 p.m. with the following present. 

President Barbara L. McMeekin 

Vice President Karen L. Zelley 

Secretary/Business Administrator Denny G. Bolton, Ph.D. 

Treasurer/Business Office Coordinator Jaclin Horrocks 

Board Member Debbie L. Bissland 

Board Member John M. Dutton 

Board Member Debbie J. Eddinger 

Board Member William S. LaCoff 

Board Member Susan B. Ritschard 

Board Member Eric C. Scheib 

District Superintendent Karen K. Florentine, Ed.D. 

Director of Pupil Services David Hemberger, Ed.D. 

Director of Personnel Brian J. Gessner, Ed.D. 

Director of Curriculum and Instruction Margaret Barilla, Ed.D. 

Middle School Principal David Blozowich, Ed.D. 

Elementary Principal Joseph Clark 

Elementary Principal Barbara Guy 

Elementary Principal Barry Flicker 

Elementary Principal Robert Grove 

Administrative Assistant for Special Projects Frank R. Scalise, Ed.D. 

Supervisor of K-12 Instruction Kathryn Soeder, Ed.D. 

Supervisor of Special Education Amy Schrode 

Assistant High School Principal Sean Earley 

Assistant Middle School Principal Cheryl Bell, Ed.D. 

Assistant Middle School Principal James Melchor 

Coordinator of Technology John A. Zook 

Coordinator of Student Activities David Strock 

Asst. Support Coordinator for Administration William Gerhart 

Press 

Visitors 

December 6, 2004 7978

Douglass Kutz, George Carlino, John R. Barr, Edward Freed, Ph.D., Dennis Rozak, George 

Niemy, Catherine Haile, Tony White, Gail Gola, Richard Galley, Laura Carsley, Anita Zuber, 

Ed.D., Jennifer Rumsey, Ann Franz, Heidrun Lehmann, Christopher S. Jones, Elizabeth Radford, 

Mary E. White, Marguerite Bishop, Bonita Kolosky, Bryan Ruzenski, and John Williams were 

absent. 

Recommended Routine Matters 

Mr. LaCoff moved and Mr. Scheib seconded for approval of the following routine matters and 

acknowledged receipt of District reports as presented: 

Acknowledge receipt of the Cashflow/Performance Analysis for the months ended 

October 31, 2004 from Fulton Financial Advisors as presented. 

Acknowledge receipt of Tuition Report for the month of November 2004 as presented 

subject to audit. 

Acknowledge receipt of Student Activity Reports as presented subject to audit. 

ROLL CALL: Bissland, aye; Dutton, aye; Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; 

Ritschard, aye; Scheib, aye; Zelley, aye. Motion carried unanimously. 

Superintendent’s Reports to the Board 

1. January - School Director Recognition Month 

RECOGNITION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS 

WHEREAS, the role of locally elected school officials has served the Commonwealth of 

Pennsylvania and local communities in meeting the needs of public education since the 

passage of the Free School Act in 1834, and 

WHEREAS, these local boards have discharged their responsibilities to public education 

in a manner which has placed public education in the forefront of our educational 

system, and 

WHEREAS, local elected school officials have distinguished themselves and their 

communities in this non-paid, voluntary public service commitment, and 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the employees and students of the Owen J. 

Roberts School District hereby recognize current and past members of the Owen J. 

Roberts School Board for their unselfish dedication to the students and citizenry of this 

School District. 


None 

Discussion Items 

Information, proposals, statements, and/or questions from individuals 

or delegations pertaining to items on the agenda 

1. Joyce DeVol, East Vincent Township, Subject: Professional Services Agreement during 

which time she proposed that future performances be live performances. 

None 

Old Business 

New Business 

Mrs. Ritschard moved and Mr. LaCoff seconded to acknowledge receipt of the following 

contributions, donations, and gifts to the Owen J. Roberts School District and/or Owen J. Roberts 

Education Foundation: 

For Student Activities 

Donor Item Purpose 

OJR Friends of the Arts $604.65 To offset cost of Grade 5 

trip to the Kimmel Center 

OJR Middle School PTA $700.00 To offset the cost of the 

Civil War re-enactors 

For Commemorative Sidewalk – 2004 

Donor Cash 

Richard and Linda Bauer $270.00 

John and Shirley Nesley $45.00 

Rosato Masonry $45.00 

Douglas and Tracy Walker $45.00 

Laurie and Timothy Kruppenbacher $45.00 

Alan and Sandra Roberts $45.00 

For Owen J. Roberts School District - 2004 

Donor Item 

Coventry Property Services Landscaping services for the 

Warwick Building and the Route 23 

entrance of the main campus 




Mrs. Bissland moved and Mr. LaCoff seconded for approval of the following student trips as 

presented: 

a. DECA students to participate in the State Conference in Hershey, PA on March 2- 

4, 2005 

b. DECA students to participate in the International Conference in Anaheim CA on 

April 26-May 1, 2005 



Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Ritschard seconded for approval of the program Adult School for 

the 2004-05 Winter session as presented. ROLL CALL: Bissland, aye; Dutton, aye; Eddinger, 

aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; Scheib, aye; Zelley, aye. Motion carried 

unanimously. 

Mrs. Bissland moved and Mr. LaCoff seconded for approval of the following amended leaves as 

presented: 

Approval to amend the FMLA leave request of Shelli Flick, 96 Grandview Drive, 

Royersford, PA 19468, as originally approved by the Board of School Directors at their 

meeting of October 25, 2004. This leave shall commence on December 1, 2004 and end 

on March 8, 2005 and is approved in compliance with the provisions of the Family Leave 

Medical Act Law of 1993. 

Approval to amend the child rearing leave request of Shelli Flick, 96 Grandview Drive, 

Royersford, PA 19468, as originally approved by the Board of School Directors at their 

meeting of October 25, 2004. This leave shall commence on March 9, 2005 through May 

20, 2005 and is approved in compliance with the provisions of the collective bargaining 

agreement between the District and the Roberts Education Association. 

Approval to amend the FMLA leave request of Heather Reynolds, 408 Laurelwood 

Drive, Douglassville, PA 19518, as originally approved by the Board of School 

Directors at their meeting of October 25, 2004. This leave shall commence on November 

29, 2004 and end on March 3, 2005 and is approved in compliance with the provisions of 

the Family Leave Medical Act Law of 1993. 

Approval of the child rearing leave request of Heather Reynolds, 408 Laurelwood Drive, 

Douglassville, PA 19518, commencing on March 4, 2004 through the end of the 2004- 

05 school year. This leave is approved in compliance with the provisions of the 

collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Roberts Education 

Association. 




Mrs. Ritschard moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded for approval of the following leaves as 

presented: 

Approval of the FMLA leave request of Deanna Arndt, 95 Lakeview Drive, Elverson, PA 

19520, commencing on December 9, 2004 and ending on December 23, 2004. This leave 

is approved in compliance with the provisions of the Family Leave Medical Act Law of 

1993. 

Approval of the FMLA leave request of Nicole Riggs, 868 South York Drive, 

Downingtown, PA 19335, commencing on April 4, 2005 through the end of the 2004-05 

school year. This leave is approved in compliance with the provisions of the Family 

Leave Medical Act Law of 1993. 

Approval of the FMLA leave request of Christine Potter, 1241 Grove Road, West 

Chester, PA 19380, commencing on December 8, 2004 and ending on December 22, 

2004. This leave is approved in compliance with the provisions of the Family Leave 

Medical Act Law of 1993. 

Approval of an unpaid leave of absence for Sandra Valentine, 1024 Old Schuylkill Road, 

Pottstown, PA 19465 on December 17, 2004 in accordance with the terms and 

conditions of the agreement between the Owen J. Roberts School District and Teamsters 

Local Union 384. 



Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Eddinger seconded for acceptance of the following resignations as 

presented: 

Acceptance of the resignation of Pam Wight-Mahoney, 220 Ravenwood Road, Exton, PA 

19341, as a professional employee effective January 31, 2005 or as soon as the position is 

filled. Best wishes of the School District go with Ms. Wight-Mahoney. 

Acceptance of the resignation of Melanie Armstrong, 12 Park Court, Pottstown, PA 

19464, as a .94 Class 2 Secretary effective November 12, 1004. Best wishes of the 

School District go with Ms. Armstrong. 



Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded for approval of the following termination as 

presented: 

Approval of the termination of employment of Julie Styer, 533 

Blandon Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522, as a Class 16 Custodian 

effective December 7, 2004. 




Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Eddinger seconded for approval of the following appointments for 

certificated positions as presented: 

Approval of the appointment of Ralph Meitzler, 910 Church Street, Royersford, PA 

19468, as a full time (1.0) long-term substitute teacher effective January 2, 2005 through 

the end of the 2004-05 school year. The appropriate certificate is on file. 

Approval of the appointment of Pamela Monastra, 1236 Emily Lane, Pottstown, PA 

19465, as a three tenths (.3) long-term substitute teacher effective January 18, 2005. The 

appropriate certificate is on file. 



Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Ritschard seconded for approval of the following appointments for 

non-certificated positions as presented: 

Approval of the appointment of Martin Greene, 28 Chestnut Street, Pottstown, PA 

19464, as a 1.0 Class 16 Custodian effective December 6, 2004. Salary for this position 

shall be $11.53 per hour plus additional shift differential, as applicable. Conditions of 

employment and fringe benefits shall be as contained in the negotiated agreement 

between the Board and Teamsters Local Union 384. 

Approval of the appointment of Terry Nelligan, 3992 Yerkes Road, Collegeville, PA 

19426, a 1.0 Class 16 Custodian effective December 6, 2004. Salary for this position 

shall be $11.53 per hour plus additional shift differential, as applicable. Conditions of 

employment and fringe benefits shall be as contained in the negotiated agreement 

between the Board and Teamsters Local Union 384. 

Approval of the appointment of John Mahler, 444 Hildebidle Road, Collegeville, PA 

19426, as a 1.0 Class 14 Custodian Manager effective December 27, 2004. Salary for 

this position shall be $14.19 per hour plus additional shift differential, as applicable. 

Conditions of employment and fringe benefits shall be as contained in the negotiated 

agreement between the Board and Teamsters Local Union 384. 



Mr. Dutton moved and Mrs. Bissland seconded for approval of the following extracurricular 

appointments as presented: 

Approval of the following extracurricular and supplemental appointments for the 2004-05 

school year in accord with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of 

School Directors and the Roberts Education Association. All coaching and supplemental 

appointments are for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 and will be appointed 

on a seasonal basis. 


COACHES SECONDARY 

Middle School - Winter 

Boys Basketball, Asst. Paul Durn $2,120.00 

Weight Room Supervisor Tom Barr $848.00 

EXTRACURRICULAR/SUPPLEMENTAL 

High School 

Stage Musical Stephen Hatzai $1,696.00 

Approval of the appointment of the following support teachers assigned to new 

contracted and/or replacement teachers as presented effective December 6, 2004. 

Compensation, fringe benefits, and conditions of employment are as contained in the 

collective bargaining agreement between the Board and the Roberts Education 

Association. 

New Teacher Support Teacher Term 

Danielle Ponto Shelby Laney Half Year 

Pamela Monastra Adria Creswell Half Year 



Mr. Dutton moved and Mr. LaCoff seconded for approval of the following part-time and casual 

appointments as presented: 

Approval of the appointment of Michelle Johnson, 937 Prichard Lane, West Chester, PA 

19382, as a substitute teacher effective December 7, 2004. The appropriate certificate is 

on file. 

Approval of the appointment of Jessica Houloose, 2622 Swede Road, Apt. G8, E. 

Norriton, PA 19401, as a substitute teacher effective February 1, 2005. The appropriate 

certificate is on file. 

Approval of the appointment of following individuals to the Age Group Swim Program 

for the 2004-05 school year effective December 18, 2004. Salary for these positions shall 

be on an hourly basis according to the schedule set by the Board for Part-time and Casual 

Employees. There is no other compensation or fringe benefits for these positions. 

Hourly Rate 

Laura McVey, Asst. Swim Instructor $11.19 

Laura McVey, Lifeguard $7.45 

Elizabeth Schweitzer, Asst. Swim Instructor $11.19 

Elizabeth Schweitzer, Lifeguard $7.45 

Laura Keily, Asst. Swim Instructor $11.19 

Laura Keily, Lifeguard $7.45 




Mrs. Ritschard moved and Mr. LaCoff seconded for approval of changes in assignment of the 

following individuals as presented: 

PROMOTION 

Approval to promote Sharon Barkhymer, 2209 St. Peters Road, Pottstown, PA 19465 

from a .35 to a .41 Class 13 general cafeteria worker effective November 29, 2004. 


agreement between the Board and the Teamsters Local Union 384. 

Approval to promote Janet Pinchok, 11 Loder Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508 from a .35 

Class 6 Teacher Aide to a .80 Class 6 Teacher Aide effective December 6, 2004. 


agreement between the Board and the Teamsters Local Union 384. 



Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded for approval of the following conferences as 

presented: 

a. Ann Weaver to attend the Pennsylvania Department of Education PSSA Writing 

Assessment Regional Workshop sponsored by the Berks County Intermediate 

Unit on December 10, 2004 in Reading, PA 

b. Allen Popjoy to attend the Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions 

Counseling Meeting on December 13, 2004 in Mercersburg, PA 

c. David Michael to attend the U. S. All Star Cross Country Clinic sponsored by M- 

F Athletic Company, Inc., on December 16-17, 2004 in Atlantic City, NJ 

d. Steve DePaol to attend the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Conference on 

January 7-10, 2005 in Boston, MA 

e. Gabrielle Pezdirc to attend Grief Training sponsored by Peter’s Place on January 

8-9, and January 22-23, 2005 in Berwyn, PA 

f. Margaret Hydutsky to attend the Chester County Envirothon Coaches 

Organizational Meeting sponsored by the Chester County Conservation District 

on January 11, 2005 in West Chester, PA 

g. Lauren Pringle to attend the Coaching Academy sponsored by the Chester County 

Intermediate Unit on January 11, March 23, and May 5, 2005 in Downingtown, 

PA 


h. Roger Burbrink to attend the NJROTC IT Committee Meeting sponsored by the 

U. S. Navy on January 11-13, 2005 in New Orleans, LA. Note: Conference costs 

will be reimbursed by the U S. Navy. 

i. David Rhen to attend the 58 th NSCAA Convention sponsored by the National 

Soccer Coaches Association of America on January 12-14, 2005 in Baltimore, 

MD 

j. Kevin Kirby to attend “Be the Best You Are Coaches Clinic” on January 14, 2005 

in Cherry Hill, NJ 

k. Teri Mahoney to attend “Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention” sponsored by the 

PLCB on January 20, 2005 in Villanova, PA 

l. Allen Popjoy to attend the PACAC College Fairs Committee Meeting sponsored 

by the Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling on January 

21, 2005 (snow date of January 24, 2005) in Bethlehem, PA. 

m. Jennifer Arnst to attend “Student Occupational Competency Testing NOCTI” 

sponsored by the Bureau of Career and Technology Education at Penn State (date 

to be determined) in Lehigh Valley, PA 

n. Donna Strawser and Elaine Bevan to attend the PDE Release of New ESL 

Standards Workshop on January 27 2005 in King of Prussia, PA 

o. Michelle Novis and Mieke Dehoff-Mazor to attend “Visualizing and Verbalizing” 

sponsored by Lindamood-Bell on January 31-February 1, 2005 in Philadelphia, 

PA 

p. John Zook to organize and attend the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo 

and Conference (PETE&C) on February 20-22, 2005 in Hershey, PA 

q. John Zook and George Niemy to attend the PASBO Annual Conference on March 

7-11, 2005 in Valley Forge, PA 

r. Darlene Collins and Mary White to attend the Attendance/Child Accounting 

Professional Association of Pennsylvania Spring Conference on March 30-April 

1, 2005 in Hershey, PA 

s. Amy Schrode to attend LRP’s National Institute on May 2-5, 2005 in Las Vegas, 

NV 



Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded to acknowledge receipt of the following proposed 

new textbook for the 2005-06 school year as presented: 


• Tout Ensemble, Comeau/Lamoureux, published by 

Wiley (2004), Grades 11 and 12 

This textbook is being recommended by the Curriculum and Organization Committee and 

will be on display in the Administration Building, 901 Ridge, Road, Pottstown, PA 

19465 through January 31, 2005. 



Mrs. Ritschard moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded for approval of the following Memoranda of 

Understanding as presented: 

Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Teamsters Local 384 and the 

Owen J. Roberts Board of School Directors regarding Procedures for Emergency Call in 

of Employees as presented. 

Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Teamsters Local 384 and the 

Owen J. Roberts Board of School Directors regarding Procedures for the Lay Off and 

Recall of Employees as presented. 



Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded for approval of an amended Agreement between 

the Teamsters Local Union 384 and the Owen J. Roberts School District dated December 6, 2004 

as presented. ROLL CALL: Bissland, aye; Dutton, aye; Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, 

aye; Ritschard, aye; Scheib, aye; Zelley, aye. Motion carried unanimously. 

Mrs. Bissland moved and Mrs. Ritschard seconded for approval of the following clubs and 

organizations in accord with the provisions of Section 511 of the Pennsylvania School Code. 

This approval also provides for the establishment of accounts within the Student Activity 

Accounting System for the 2004-05 school year: 

Organization/Club Advisor/Sponsor Student Officer 

HIGH SCHOOL 

Choir Sheila Yurick Ryan Kolb, Pres. 

Amanda Blevins, Treas. 

Hip Hop Dance Club Stephanie Simpkins Starsha Frierson, Pres. 

Lauren Washington, Treas. 

Musical Sheila Yurick Justin Sloan, Pres. 

Amanda Sorrell, Treas. 

Ski Club Leighanne Smith Michael Beck, Pres. 

Tom Duym, Treas. 

Wildcat Wrestling Mark Zimmerman Ryan Onopa, Pres. 

Tony Fuschino, Treas. 




Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Ritschard seconded for approval of the following: 

In accordance with the provisions of Policy 202 - Eligibility of Nonresident Students 

approval for S. L. to attend Grade 12 in the Owen J. Roberts School District as a tuitionpaying 

student for the remainder of the first semester and as a non-tuition paying student 

for the second semester of the 2004-05 school year. 



Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded to acknowledge receipt of pre-approval by the 

Pennsylvania Department of Education of the Driver Education Classroom Program for the 

2004-05 school year without State reimbursement as presented. ROLL CALL: Bissland, aye; 

Dutton, aye; Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; Scheib, aye; Zelley, 

aye. Motion carried unanimously. 

Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Ritschard seconded for approval of annual field census to be 

conducted between March 18, 2005 and May 9, 2005. This approval also authorizes the District 

Superintendent to carry out the necessary recruitment and selection procedures to provide an 

adequate staff of temporary census workers to conduct field census. There shall be no 

enumeration on Sundays nor on March 25 and 26, 2005. ROLL CALL: Bissland, aye; Dutton, 

aye; Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; Scheib, aye; Zelley, aye. 

Motion carried unanimously. 

Mr. Dutton moved and Mrs. Ritschard seconded for approval of school bus drivers for the 2004- 

05 effective December 6, 2004 school year as presented. ROLL CALL: Bissland, aye; Dutton, 

aye; Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; Scheib, aye; Zelley, aye. 

Motion carried unanimously. 

Mrs. Zelley moved and Mrs. Eddinger seconded to acknowledge receipt of a Statement on 

Auditing Standards No. 70 Report on Controls Placed in Operation and Tests of Operating 

Effectiveness for H. A. Berkheimer, Inc. dated September 30, 2004 from Parente Randolph 

Accountants & Consultants as presented. ROLL CALL: Bissland, aye; Dutton, aye; Eddinger, 

aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; Scheib, aye; Zelley, aye. Motion carried 

unanimously. 

Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Ritschard seconded that approval be granted for the signatures of 

the School Board President, Secretary, and Treasurer who are involved with instruments of 

payment of public securities be filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth as per the 

Uniform Facsimile Signature of Public officials Act, of July 25, 1961, P.L. 849, as amended P. S. 

Section 302, et seq. ROLL CALL: Bissland, aye; Dutton, aye; Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; 

McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; Scheib, aye; Zelley, aye. Motion carried unanimously. 


Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded to authorize the signature and/or facsimile 

signature of the School Board Treasurer for the District payroll and operating accounts. ROLL 

CALL: Bissland, aye; Dutton, aye; Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; 

Scheib, aye; Zelley, aye. Motion carried unanimously. 

Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded for approval be granted to Jaclin B. Horrocks, 

Business Office Coordinator, Laura Carsley, Controller, or Denny G. Bolton, Business 

Administrator, to execute the telephone transfer of funds from and between Harleysville National 

Bank, Fulton Bank and other banks for the investment of funds in accord with Policy 609. 


Ritschard, abstain; Scheib, aye; Zelley, aye. Motion carried. 

Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded for approval of an Agreement for Participation in 

the Central Westmoreland Council of Governments Vehicle Purchasing Program as presented. 



Mrs. Ritschard moved and Mrs. Eddinger seconded for approval of the following professional 

services agreements as presented: 

Approval of a professional services agreement with the Great Valley Community 

Education Foundation, 47 Church Road, Malvern, PA 19355, in the amount of 

$7,000.00 for one community full performance, two student performances (one full 

performance and one 1-hour performance), one workshop of The Acting Company’s Two 

Gentlemen from Verona from February 3-4, 2005 as presented. 

Approval of a professional services agreement with the Delaware Valley Arts 

Consortium, P. O. Box 987, Frazer, PA 19355, in the amount of $8,200.00 for one 

concert program for the public and four educational programs of the Soweto Street Beat 

Dance Company from March 16-18, 2005 as presented. 

Approval of a professional services agreement with Auburn Moon Agency, 1 Colonel 

Conklin Drive, Stony Point, NY 10980, in the amount of $7,500.00 for two 1-hour 

shows per day, a one hour performance on Friday evening, and a one-hour workshop 

performances of the Clayton Miller Band from April 13-15, 2005 as presented. 

Approval of a professional services agreement with Jacquelynn A. Fife, 34 West Fourth 

Street, Lansdale, PA 91446-2406 in the amount of $1,150.00 for an Essential Elements 

of Instruction Workshop on February 18, 2005 as presented. This agreement is being 

recommended by the Curriculum and Organization Committee. 

Approval of a professional services agreement with Diseroad, Wolff, Kelly, Clough, 

Bucher, Inc., 8 East Broad Street, Hatfield, PA 19440, not to exceed $15,660.00 for 

preparation of PlanCon C for the West Vincent Elementary School as presented. This 

agreement is being recommended by the Buildings and Grounds Committee. 




Mrs. Ritschard moved and Mr. LaCoff seconded for approval of the Land Acquisition Resolution 

with Eugene E. Ordway, Jr., and Janet L. (Ordway) Parsley as presented. ROLL CALL: 

Bissland, aye; Dutton, aye; Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; Scheib, 

aye; Zelley, aye. Motion carried unanimously. 

Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Eddinger seconded for approval of Change Order #001 to Lucas 

Electric Co., Inc., Route 130, P. O. Box 329, Windsor, NJ 08561 in the amount of $3,496.30 for 

new field houses and ticket booth as presented. ROLL CALL: Bissland, aye; Dutton, aye; 

Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; Scheib, aye; Zelley, aye. Motion 

carried unanimously. 

Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded for approval of Change Order #1 to Coventry 

Property Services, Inc., 88 Hershey Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464 in the amount of $1,850.00 for 

North Coventry Elementary School as presented. ROLL CALL: Bissland, aye; Dutton, aye; 

Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; Scheib, abstain; Zelley, aye. Motion 

carried. 

Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Zelley seconded for approval of the following Certificates of 

Substantial Completion as presented: 

Approval of a Certificate of Substantial Completion for electrical work at the Owen J. 

Roberts new field houses and ticket booth to Lucas Electric Co., Inc., Route 130, P. O. 

Box 329, Windsor, NJ 08561 as presented. 

Approval of a Certificate of Substantial Completion for all sprinkler construction work at 

the Owen J. Roberts High School to Joseph Stong, Inc., 742 West Front Street, Chester, 

PA 19013 as presented. 



Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Ritschard seconded for approval of the submission of PlanCon C – 

Advance Site Acquisition for the West Vincent Elementary School as presented. ROLL CALL: 

Bissland, aye; Dutton, aye; Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; Scheib, 

aye; Zelley, aye. Motion carried unanimously. 

Mr. LaCoff moved and Mrs. Ritschard seconded to acknowledge receipt of Pennsylvania 

Department of Education approval of an extension of time to submit PlanCon Part J – Project 

Accounting Based on Final Costs for the Owen J. Roberts High School as presented. ROLL 

CALL: Bissland, aye; Dutton, aye; Eddinger, aye LaCoff, aye; McMeekin, aye; Ritschard, aye; 

Scheib, aye; Zelley, aye. Motion carried unanimously. 

None 

Information, proposals, statements and/or questions from individuals 

or delegations pertaining to items other than those on the agenda 


None 

Requests for Information 

Future Meetings 

December 13, 2004 Extracurricular and Interscholastic Activities Council Meeting at 

6:00 p.m. in the Owen J. Roberts Administration 

Building, 901 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465 

January 3, 2005 Curriculum and Organization Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. 

to 9:00 p.m. in the Owen J. Roberts Administration 


January 10, 2005 Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 

p.m. in the Owen J. Roberts Administration Building, 

901 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465 

January 24, 2005 Legislative and Policy Committee Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the 

Owen J. Roberts Administration Building, 901 Ridge 

Road, Pottstown, PA 19465 

Special Education Committee Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Owen J. 

Roberts Administration Building, 901 Ridge Road, 

Pottstown, PA 19465 

January 31, 2005 School Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Owen J. Roberts High 

School, 981 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465 

February 7, 2005 Curriculum and Organization Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. 



February 14, 2005 Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 



February 21, 2005 Extracurricular and Interscholastic Activities Council Meeting at 

7:30 p.m. in the Owen J. Roberts Administration 


February 28, 2005 School Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Owen J. Roberts High 


March 7, 2005 Curriculum and Organization Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. 



March 14, 2005 Personnel Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the 



March 21, 2005 School Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Owen J. Roberts High 


April 4, 2005 Transportation Committee Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Owen J. 



Technology Committee Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Owen J. 




April 11, 2005 Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 



April 25, 2005 School Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Owen J. Roberts High 


May 2, 2005 Special Education Committee Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Owen J. 



Legislative and Policy Committee Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the 



May 9, 2005 Curriculum and Organization Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. 



May 16, 2005 Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 



May 23, 2005 Personnel Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

School Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Owen J. Roberts High 


June 6, 2005 Personnel Committee Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Owen J. Roberts 

Administration Building, 901 Ridge Road, Pottstown, 

PA 19465 

June 13, 2005 Curriculum and Organization Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. 



June 20, 2005 Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 



June 27, 2005 School Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Owen J. Roberts High 


Budget Development Calendar – 2005-06 

January 2005 

January 4, 2005: Management Review of Proposals for New Positions 

(Regular and Supplemental) 2:30 pm 

January 31, 2005: Board Approval of Final Design and Budget for HS Project 7:30 pm 

January 31, 2005: Proposal of Annual Goals 7:30 pm 

February 2005 

February 2, 2005: Management Review of Staffing Allocations – Elementary 9:00 am 

February 2, 2005: Management Review of Staffing Allocations – Middle School 10:00 am 

February 2, 2005: Management Review of Staffing Allocations – High School 11:00 am 

February 3, 2005: Management Review of Staffing Allocations – District 9:00 am 

February 8, 2005: Management Review of Curriculum Services Budget 8:00 am 

February 8, 2005: Management Review of Staff Development Services Budget 8:30 am 

February 8, 2005: Management Review of Federal Programs Budget 9:00 am 


February 8, 2005: Management Review of Executive Services Budget 9:30 am 

February 8, 2005: Management Review of Staff Services Budget 10:00 am 

February 8, 2005: Management Review of Capital Reserve Fund Budget 10:30 am 

February 8, 2005: Management Review of Technical Services Budget 11:00 am 

February 9, 2005: Management Review of Proprietary Fund 

(Food Service) Budget 8:00 am 

February 9, 2005: Management Review of Business Services Budget 8:30 am 

February 9, 2005: Management Review of Plant Services Budget 9:00 am 

February 9, 2005: Management Review of Debt Service Fund Budget 10:00 am 

February 9, 2005: Management Review of Capital Projects Fund Budget 10:30 am 

February 9, 2005: Management Review of Transportation Services Budget 11:00 am 

February 10, 2005: Management Review of Summer School Budget 8:30 am 

February 10, 2005: Management Review of Community Swim Program Budget 9:00 am 

February 10, 2005: Management Review of Athletic Fund Budget 9:30 am 

February 10, 2005: Management Review of Public Information Services Budget 10:00 am 

February 10, 2005: Management Review of Adult Education Budget 10:30 am 

February 10, 2005: Management Review of Pupil Services Budget 11:00 am 

February 10, 2005: Management Review of Pupil Health Services Budget 11:30 am 

February 28, 2005: Board Approval of Annual Goals 7:30 pm 

February 21, 2005: Extra Curricular & Athletic Committee Review of 

Special Revenue Budget – Athletic 7:30 pm 

February 21, 2005: Extra Curricular & Athletic Committee Review of 

Community Swim Program Budget 7:30 pm 

February 28, 2005: Proposal of Staffing Allocations 7:30 pm 

March 2005 

March 7, 2005: Curriculum and Organization Committee Review of 

Curriculum Services Budget 6:00 pm 


Summer School Budget 6:00 pm 


Adult Education Budget 6:00 pm 

March 14, 2005: Board Review of Staffing Allocations 6:00 pm 

March 21, 2005: Board Approval of Staffing Allocations 7:30 pm 

March 24, 2005: Management Review of Revenue Forecasts 

March 24, 2005: Management Review of Staff Alignment 9:00 am 

April 2005 

April 1, 2005: Notification of Staff Assignments 

April 4, 2005: Technology Committee Review of Technical Services Budget 7:30 pm 

April 4, 2005: Transportation Committee Review of 

Transportation Services Budget 6:00 pm 

April 5, 2005: Buildings and Grounds Committee Review of 

Plant Services Budget 6:00 pm 


Capital Reserve Fund Budget 6:00 pm 


Capital Projects Fund Budget 6:00 pm 



Debt Service Fund Budget 6:00 pm 

April 25, 2005: Approval of Intermediate Unit Core Services Budget 7:30 pm 

April 25, 2005: Approval of Intermediate Unit Marketplace Services Budget 7:30 pm 

April 25, 2005: Approval of Intermediate Unit Occupational Services Budget 7:30 pm 

April 25, 2005: Approval of Intermediate Unit Special Services Budget 7:30 pm 

April 25, 2005: Proposal of Compensation Rates for Part-time 

and Casual Employees 7:30 pm 

May 2005 

May 2, 2005: Special Education Committee Review of Pupil Services Budget 6:00 pm 

May 23, 2005: Proposal of General Fund (Operating) Budget 7:30 pm 

May 23, 2005: Proposal of Debt Service Fund Budget 7:30 pm 

May 23, 2005: Proposal of Special Revenue (Capital Reserve) Fund Budget 7:30 pm 

May 23, 2005: Proposal of Special Revenue (Athletic) Fund Budget 7:30 pm 

May 23, 2005: Proposal of Capital Projects Fund Budget 7:30 pm 

May 23, 2005: Proposal of Proprietary (Food Service) Fund Budget 7:30 pm 

May 23, 2005: Proposal of Tax Resolution 7:30 pm 

June 2005 

June 27, 2005: Board Approval of Act 34 Resolution and Advertisement 

of Act 34 Hearing 7:30 pm 

June 27, 2005: Adoption of General Fund (Operating) Budget 7:30 pm 

June 27, 2005: Adoption of Debt Service Fund Budget 7:30 pm 

June 27, 2005: Adoption of Special Revenue (Capital Reserve) Fund Budget 7:30 pm 

June 27, 2005: Adoption of Special Revenue (Athletic) Fund Budget 7:30 pm 

June 27, 2005: Adoption of Capital Projects Fund Budget 7:30 pm 

June 27, 2005: Adoption of Proprietary (Food Service) Fund Budget 7:30 pm 

June 27, 2005: Approval of School Lunch Prices 7:30 pm 

June 27, 2005: Approval of Tax Resolution 7:30 pm 

Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. 

________________________________________ 

Barbara L. McMeekin, President 

________________________________________ 

Denny G. Bolton, Ph.D., Secretary

OWEN J. ROBERTS SCHOOL DISTRICT December 6, 2004 The ...

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?