POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS BOARD AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 7:30 PM

Pottstown High School Cafeteria

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AWARDS

COMMUNICATIONS

PRESENTATIONS

1. Elementary Buildings Renovations Project – Mrs. Adams 2. Greece Trip – Mr. Robert Decker APPROVAL OF MINUTES

– Mrs. Adams

1. Approval of minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting held on August 21, 2014 2. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Voting Meeting held on August 25, 2014 3. Approval of the minutes from the Special Board Meeting held on September 11, 2014 LIST OF BILLS

– Ms. Bacallao

TREASURER’S REPORT

– Ms. Bacallao

HEARINGS FROM PATRONS OF THE SCHOOLS

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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

I. Recommendations for action by the Board: (Items A to H are consent topics. Item I and J are additional topics for Board consideration.)

CONSENT

A. PERSONNEL

– Mr. Rodriguez

1.

Resignations/Terminations

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following resignations: a.

Professional

(1) Stefanie George, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective November 12, 2014, employed since August 25, 2004. (2) Ratify Thomas Gilroy, Secondary Counselor, Pottstown High School, resignation effective September 3, 2014, employed since August 27, 2013. c.

Classified

(1) Ratify Susan Bakay, Classroom Assistant, Barth Elementary, resignation effective August 26, 2014, employed since September 11, 2013. (2) Ratify Jonathan Curtis, Classroom Assistant, Pottstown High School, resignation effective August 21, 2014, employed since August 21, 2013. (3) Ratify Erin Hatfield, Classroom Assistant, Pottstown High School, resignation effective August 20, 2014, employed since January 27, 2014. (4) Ratify Tracy Oister, Part-time Front Desk Clerk, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective August 20, 2014, employed since February 22, 2007. (5) Ratify Darryl Nixon, Custodian I, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective September 4, 2014, employed since March 12, 2003. (6) Ratify Tyisha Reddick, Student Intern, Administration Building, termination due to end of assignment, effective August 14, 2014. (7) Ratify Emily Griffin, Student Intern, Administration Building, termination due to end of assignment, effective August 14, 2014. (8) Ratify Katherine Kolbmann, Student Intern, Administration Building, termination due to end of assignment, effective August 14, 2014.

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2. Leaves

:

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following leaves: a. Professional

(1) Ratify Melissa Schubert, Special Education Teacher, Pottstown High School, request for Medical Sabbatical, effective August 26, 2014, end date to be the last day of the 1st semester. (2) Ratify Jody Wenzel, Elementary Teacher, Franklin Elementary, request for Medical Sabbatical, effective August 26, 2014, end date to be the last day of the 1st semester. b.

Classified

(1) Shilid Ford-Bey, Printing Clerk, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act effective September 22, 2014, end date tbd. (2) Ratify Sandra Yost, Custodian I, Pottstown High School, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective August 9, 2014, end date tbd. (3) Ratify Pauline Herrett, Classroom Assistant, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective August 28, 2014, end date tbd. (4) Diane Nash, Executive Secretary, Administration Building, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective October 6, 2014, end date tbd. 3. Change in Position and/or Salary

:

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following change in position and/or salary: a.

Professional

(1) Ratify David Woodley from ISS/TPC to Management Information Systems Teacher, effective September 2, 2014, $43,768/yr, Step 1-Bach (replaces Dennis Arms). b.

Exempt

(1) Ratify Jamie Parris from Intervention Assistant to Virtual Academy Facilitator, Pottstown High School, effective August 28, 2014, $47,000/yr (replaces E. Bissell).

(2) Jane Bennett, Community Engagement Coordinator PEAK, from 5days per week to 4 days per week, effective October 12, 2014, no change in

compensation per day (paid by W.K.Kellogg grant)

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c.

Classified

(1) Ratify Dawn Hankins from Part-time to Full-time Nurse, Rupert Elementary, effective September 4, 2014, no change in hourly compensation (replaces Melissa Scaltrito). (2) Ratify Kimberly White from Classroom Assistant to Intervention Assistant, Barth Elementary, effective September 8, 2014, no change in compensation (replace Jamie Parris). 4. Correction to Change in Position and/or Salary

(previously board approved on 6/23/14)

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the correction to a change in position and/or salary previously approved on June 23, 2014: a.

Professional

(1) Ratify Marilyn Bainbridge from Career &Technology Teacher to Special Education Teacher, Pottstown High School, effective August 25, 2014, $44,593 + $400 Special Education Stipend, Step 1.77, B+15, (replacing Teresa Neimann) 5.

Elections:

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following elections: a.

Professional

(1) Ratify Amanda Scholwinski, Guidance Counselor, Pottstown High School, effective September 2, 2014, $47,914/yr, Step A, M+15 (replaces Thomas Gilroy). (2) Ratify Charles Rowland, Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher, Pottstown High School, effective September 2, 2014, end date to be end of first semester, January 2015, $194/day (coverage for Melissa Schubert). b.

Classified

(1) Ratify Edward Girton, Substitute Custodian/Elementary School Cleaner, effective September 2, 2014, $11.92/hour. (2) Ratify Christian Marcelli, Student Proctor, Pottstown Middle School/ Barth Elementary, effective September 2, 2014, 2 hrs/day, $11.74/hr (Lunch Proctor replaces Pamela Overdorf), 1 hr/day, $13.01/hr (Breakfast Proctor replaces Grace Cloud). (3) Ratify Theresa Turnbaugh, Student Proctor, Barth Elementary, effective September 2, 2104, 2 hrs./day, $11.74/hr (Lunch Proctor, replaces Grace Cloud).

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(4) Ratify Alysha Soto, Student Intern, Administration Building, effective August 11, 2014, $10.79/hour (replaces Katie Kulbmann). (5) Ratify Andrea Kulp, Substitute Cafeteria Worker, Food Service, effective September 2, 2014, $11.87/hour. (6) Ratify Patricia Pollock, Part-time Cafeteria Worker, Pottstown Middle School, effective August 27, 2014, 4 hrs/day, $11.87/hr. (7) Ratify Tara Cifelli, Temporary Cafeteria Worker, Pottstown Middle School, effective August 27, 2014, 6 hrs/day, $11.87/hr. (8) Ratify Jennifer Levengood, Part-time Front Desk Clerk, Pottstown Middle School, effective August 28, 2014, 4 hrs/day, $12.50/hr. This is in addition to her role as Substitute Student Proctor.

(9) Ratify Ana Avram, Full-Time Temporary Front Desk/Buildings/Grounds Project Clerk, Administration Building, effective September 15, 2014, $14.04/hour. (10) Ratify Johanna Swoyer, Temporary Classroom Assistant, Franklin Elementary, effective September 15, 2014, $13.65/hour. (11) Ratify Samantha Mazzie, Temporary Classroom Assistant, Barth Elementary, effective September 11, 2014, $13.65/hour. (12) Ratify Megan Keeney, Temporary Classroom Assistant, Barth Elementary, effective September 10, 2014, end date to be last student day 2014-2015 school year $13.65/hour (replace Aaron Hinnerschitz) (13) Ratify Ashley Faison, In School Suspension/Temporary Placement Center Coordinator , Pottstown High School, effective September 17, 2014, $24.35/hour (replacing David Woodley).

c. Girls Today Leaders Tomorrow Advisors

paid through United Way Grant (not to exceed 250 hours):

Name: Position Rate Kelly Grosser Co-Advisor $29/hour (outside contractor)

Andrea Barlow Co-Advisor $29/hour Kim Petro Co-Advisor $29/hour d.

Scott Pottstown High School Learning Center Program

Braunsberg Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Deborah Bosler Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Melissa DiBlasi Substitute Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Helen Bowers Substitute Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Jolie Martinez Substitute Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Laura Wise Substitute Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Justine Donnelly Substitute Learning Center Teacher $29/hr. Janice Bobst Clerk $13.65/hr

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e.

2014-2015 Additions Co-Curricular Assignments: Fall Sports

BLDG PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT

CATEGORY EMPLOYEE LEVEL STIPEND HS Boys Soccer – Asst. Coach Katrina Simmons 1 $ 2,374.00

f. 2014-2015 Career and Technical Career Child Care providers for community forums (paid through the Kellogg Foundation Grant):

Name: Position Dennis Arms

Amount Caregiver $29/hour

Tasha Walker Caregiver $29/hour Marilyn Bainbridge Caregiver $29/hour

g. FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America)

the 2014-2015 school year, stipends to be paid through the Perkins Grant: : Advisor for

Name: Position Dennis Arms

Amount FCCLA Advisor $ 545.00

Jacquelyn Mathias FCCLA Advisor $ 545.00

h. 2014-2015 Skills USA stipend

:

Name: Position Kyle O’Neill

Amount Skills USA $1,090.00

i. 2014-2015 Career and Technical Career Counselor

(paid through the Perkins Grant)

Name: Position Dennis Arms

Amount Counselor $29/hour

B.

PROFESSIONAL LEAVES

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following professional leaves:

Bldg Name Conference Title Conference Location

Dates to Attend

Cost

School Board

Wm. Ron Williams PSBA School Leadership Conf.

Hershey, PA 10/21-10/24/14

Approx. $384 paid by the district

Admin Linda Adams 2014 Four County Business Officials Workshop

Pocono Manor, PA

10/2/14 – 10/3/14

Approx. $390 paid by the district

PHS Sarah Blaum Amanda Scholwinski

2014 PA C & T Education Counselors Workshop

State College, PA

9/25/14 – 9/26/14

Approx. $480 paid by Perkins Grant

Admin Karen Kile CLASS-Pre-K Observation Training

Alexandria, VA

10/07/2014-10/08/2014

Approx. $1565.00 paid by Pre K Counts

PHS Maureen Rieger PSBA School Leadership Conf.

Hershey, PA 10/23/14 – 10/24/14

Approx. $575 Paid by district

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C.

FIELD TRIPS

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following field trip(s): D. CONTRACT(S)

– Mrs. Adams – EXHIBIT 1

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following contract(s): 1. Deaf-Hearing Interface 2. Camphill Special School 3. MCIU: MOU Title III E. FRANKLIN, LINCOLN AND RUPERT ELEMENTARY PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS Mrs. Adams - EXHIBIT 2

The Facilities Committee recommends the Board approve the Franklin, Lincoln and Rupert Elementary Renovations Project change orders as listed on Exhibit 2. F. 2014-2015 TRANSPORTATION RATES

– Mrs. Adams – EXHIBIT 3

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the transportation rates for 2014-2015, as listed on Exhibit 3. G SETTLEMENT OF 2013 PER CAPITA AND OCCUPATION TAX DUPLICATE EXHIBIT 4

– Mrs. Adams

The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt a Resolution exonerating the Tax Collector from the balance of the 2013 Per Capita and the 2013 Occupation Tax Duplicate, as listed on Exhibit 4. H. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER RESOLUTION

– Mrs. Adams – EXHIBIT 5

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the School Resource Officer agreement, as listed on Exhibit 5.

# of students and/or group

Conference name/activity

Destination Date of trip

Cost to student

Cost to district- substitutes

Chaperone(s)

(2) Student Board Repres.

PSBA School Leadership Conference

Hershey, PA

10/23/14 – 1024/14

$0

$750

Maureen Rieger

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NON-CONSENT

I. PSBA OFFICER ELECTION

– Mrs. Adams

The Superintendent recommends the Board participate in the voting procedure for PSBA Officer Election endorsing the candidates of choice. Mr. Williams PSBA Board Representative recommends the Board approve Kathy Swope for President, Mr. Mark B. Miller for Vice-President Otto W. Volt, III for Treasurer and Robert Schwartz for At-Large Representative, East. J. MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS

– Dr. Sparagana

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the new Mission and Vision statements as presented. Mission: Prepare each student by name for success at every level. Vision: The Pottstown School District develops responsible, contributing citizens through quality teaching, family involvement, community partnerships and effective resource management.

INFORMATION

1. Monthly Meeting Notice: October – Mrs. Adams 2. PEAK Update: September – Dr. Sparagana 3. Franklin/Lincoln/Rupert Photos – Dr. Sparagana

FEDERATION REMARKS

ROUND TABLE

ADJOURNMENT

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POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING August 21, 2014 - 7:30 P.M.

The Committee of the Whole meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Pottstown School District was held on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 7:30 PM in the Cafeteria of the Pottstown High School with President Mrs. Judyth Zahora presiding. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Ms. Mary-Beth Bacallao, Mr. Andrew Kefer, Mrs. Kimberly Stilwell, Mrs. Polly Weand and Mr. Ron Williams. Absent were Mrs. Amy Bathurst Francis and Mr. Thomas Hylton along with Mr. Wausnock's vacancy. Also present were Superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Sparagana; Board Secretary, Mrs. Linda S. Adams; Solicitor, Mr. Stephen Kalis; Student Representative, Miss Katrina Belmontes; Ms. Pamela Bateson, Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Mr. Matthew Moyer, Mrs. Lindi Vollmuth, Mr. Ryan Brennan and Mr. Damion Spahr, Reynolds Construction, Mr. John Armato, a member of the press, and interested citizens. Mr. Hylton entered the meeting at 7:34 pm.

PRESENTATIONS

Mr. Ryan Brennan from Reynolds Construction provided an update on the renovations by building: Elementary Schools Renovation Project Update

o Lincoln Elementary: The administration area has been turned over. The library casework should be completed by Sunday. The all-purpose room floor tiles and painting along with replacing all the exterior doors is taking place this weekend. Glass matting and paving is expected to start on Monday.

o Franklin Elementary: Paving is starting Tuesday. Other areas that are being worked on include additional work that is taking place to clear a drainage area in the playground area, setting the roof top unit on the all-purpose room roof, pouring footings and stairs for the front entry way, flooring in the administration other areas in the building along with ceilings and casework.

o Rupert Elementary: Work is continuing in both the existing building and new addition. Casework is being installed in the administration reception and nurses area, including mailboxes and some classrooms. Tile work is continuing in corridors and all ceiling, lights and fire alarms devices have been installed. Painting and floating ceilings will follow. Curbs started to be installed this week. There were some elevation issues due to improper engineer designs. Some additional work is required to get the water to drain away from the building.

Mr. Damion Spahr spoke about the delay in opening Rupert Elementary. He noted the many challenges that had an effect on the construction including the general contractors lack of effectively managing the work. Mr. Spahr projected the building would be ready for permits between September 10th and the 12th with some punch list items to be addressed. He shares in the frustration and will continue to pursue solutions to expedite the construction process. Board Members expressed their frustration and disappointment with the poor management of the construction process. It was the general consensus of all Board members presents that the district take the appropriate action against the general contractor for the delays. Mr. Hylton suggested the district continue busing the Rupert students to the Edgewood building for a couple weeks. Board Members discussed their concerns about busing some students and not others. The members talked about other options including designating a central location for students to meet and walk to Edgewood.

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Mrs. Zahora called for a straw vote in favor of busing the Rupert students to Edgewood. Mr. Hylton and Mr. Williams supported busing the Rupert students to Edgewood. Mrs. Zahora, Ms. Bacallao, Mrs. Weand, Mrs. Stilwell and Mr. Kefer opposed busing the Rupert students to Edgewood. The majority of the Board Members present were not in favor of busing the Rupert students to the Edgewood building.

Due to the passing of Mr. Dennis Wausnock, Mr. Kalis explained the district has 30 days to fill a school board vacancy as outlined in school code. The applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the borough. Candidates can be interviewed at a public meeting and appointed by a majority vote. Failure to fill the vacancy can result in a community petition for a judge to appoint a replacement.

Process to fill School Board vacancy

It was the consensus of all members present to advertise the Board’s intent to fill the vacancy. Candidates are to submit a letter of intent to the Board Secretary by September 8th. The Board will hold a special meeting on September 11 at 6:30 pm in the High School Cafeteria for the purpose of conducting interviews. The Board will notify the successfully candidate on September 12 and they will be sworn into office at the September 18 Committee of the Whole meeting.

MINUTES

Mrs. Adams presented the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on June 19, 2014 and the minutes from the Regular meeting held on June 23, 2014 to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. LIST OF BILLS

Ms. Bacallao presented the list of bills from the various funds for the period of June 12, 2014 to June 30, 2014 to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Ms. Bacallao presented the unaudited Treasurer’s Report for June 2014 to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval.

HEARINGS FROM PATRONS OF THE SCHOOLS

None.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

POLICY COMMITTEE

Mr. Williams reviewed the policies as presented on tonight’s agenda for Board approval. Future committee meetings will address updating the current dress code policy. The committee is reviewing various options to relax the dress code and permit appropriate t-shirts that coincide with district clubs and fundraisers.

CURRICULUM/TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Ms. Bacallao reviewed the minutes from the August 7 Curriculum/Technology Committee. Highlights from the meeting included the implementation of the new district website “eSchoolView” and replacing Global Connect with Instant Connection. The district is also researching software to translate all alerts

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to Spanish and other means to reach out to the Spanish Ms. Bacallao was impressed with the 6 year Curriculum matrix that was prepared by Mrs. Kolka. District staff attended the 2nd Annual Healthy Body, Healthy Minds Conference that took place at the Hill School on August 6th and 7th. She was pleased to hear the students are interested in participating in brain energizers and she looks forward to expanding these activities to the outdoors. Dr. Sparagana spoke about new research on the benefits of brain energizers. He looks forward to implementing more brain stimulation during the school day at each building level.

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Mr. Kefer reviewed the minutes from the August 14 Facilities Committee meeting. The committee received an update from Mr. Brennan on the elementary schools renovations. Members discussed the elementary renovations and preparations to move into the buildings. The Facilities Committee is recommending the changes orders as presented on tonight’s agenda be approved. Mr. Kripplebauer presented the committee with a photo presentation of various building renovations for each elementary building. He also gave the committee an overview of the 2013-2014 maintenance accomplishments and a status of district work orders past and present. Mr. Kefer was pleased to report that the Energy Management Measurement & Verification report for the 2nd quarter of year 2 shows very favorable results with Barth exceeding 100% and the Middle School and High School exceeding expectations. He reminded the Board Members there will be a LEED Certification presentation conducted by Mr. Jeffrey Straub, Crabtree, Rohrbach and Associates at the October Facilities meeting.

JOINT FINANCE/PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Mrs. Adams provided an overview of the August 14 Joint Finance/Personnel Committee meeting. The committee was in agreement of the personnel items presented by Mr. Rodriguez. These items are presented on tonight’s agenda and include the addition of Cross Country as a district sport, an addendum to the STS contract stating an Opt-Out Clause, the hiring of 3 Temporary One-on-One aides for new students and ratifying compensation for 2 summer kindergarten positions funded thru Pre-K Counts. The committee discussed and agreed to appoint Mr. Williams as the district’s voting delegate participate in the PSBA 2014 Delegate Assembly at the PSBA School Leadership Conference on October 22, 2014. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Ms. Bacallao gave a report on the June 23 Community Relations Committee meeting. At the meeting, Mr. Bamford shared information on the branding initiative. The committee members discussed preparing a document outlining student school board representative procedures. Mayor Valentine along with Dr. Sparagana and Mrs. Weand met with student board representatives to discuss their roles and to share ideas on ways to boost school spirit among the students. Mayor Valentine expressed her willingness to help. The committee is seeking to appoint a Junior Student Board Representative and an alternate. The new student representatives will be sworn in at the December Re-organization meeting. Mrs. Weand gave a report on the “Save the Lights” fundraiser. She was pleased to announce the the receipt of a $10,000 donation from the Mr. Gerry Lenfest, owner of the Philadelphia Inquirer (formerly the owner of Comcast) bringing the total donations to approximately $32,000. Mrs. Weand is working with an anonymous donor to match funds when donations reach $150,000. New this year with any donation of $25 or more, the donor will receive a yard sign “Proud Donor of Save the Lights”.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AND PSBA REPRESENTATIVE

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Mr. Williams encouraged Board Members to participate in the community action program video conference scheduled to take place on September 30th . He stated that a new PSBA voting procedure has been implemented this year for the election of officers to its Board of Directors. Candidacy information is posted on the PSBA website and elections this year will take place by the whole school board versus, in previous years, individual board members.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

Mr. Williams stated the IU Board of Directors is actively seeking a new director to replace former director, Dr. Schively. The IU is anticipating moving into their new building in November.

BOROUGH LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE

Mr. Williams reported on several upcoming events scheduled to take place in the borough: o September 6th – 5k Mile Run o September 14th – Carousel of Flavors o September 19th – last day of Food Friday o September 29h – Golf Memorial by Police Association

CONSENT ITEMS

PERSONNEL

Mr. Rodriguez reviewed the personnel items as presented to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. DISTRICT SPONSORED CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Mr. Rodriguez reviewed the list of district sponsored co-curricular activities as presented to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. POLICIES

Mr. Rodriguez reviewed the policies as presented to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval.

WAIVER OF POLICY 201: ADMISSION OF STUDENTS

Dr. Sparagana reviewed the Waiver of Policy 201: Admission of Students as presented to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval.

ATTENDANCE OFFICERS

Dr. Sparagana reviewed the attendance officers for the school district for the 2014-2015 to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval.

CONTRACTS

Mrs. Adams reviewed the contracts to be placed on the August, 2013 Board Agenda for approval. FRANKLIN, LINCOLN AND RUPERT ELEMENTARY PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS

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Mrs. Adams reviewed the Franklin, Lincoln and Rupert Elementary Project change orders as presented to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval.

SPORTS BID AWARDS

Mrs. Adams reviewed the 2014-2015 Sports bid awards as presented to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPROVED MEDICAL PROVIDERS

Mrs. Adams reviewed the panel of medical providers in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Worker’s Compensation Act and Policy 4501 as presented to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval.

457(b) ADOPTION AGREEMENT

Mrs. Adams reviewed the 457(b) Adoption Agreement as presented to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. ATHLETIC PROGRAM TICKET PRICES

Mrs. Adams reviewed the athletic ticket prices for the 2014-2015 school year as presented to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval. SCHOOL PHYSICIAN AND DENTIST RATES

Mrs. Adams reviewed the 2014-2015 school physician and school dentists for the fees indicated as presented to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval.

AMENDED BOROUGH AND SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX COLLECTION AGREEMENT

Mrs. Adams reviewed the Amended Borough and School District Tax Collection Agreement as presented to be placed on the August 25, 2014 Board Agenda for approval.

NEW BUSINESS

PSBA 2014 VOTING DELEGATE

Mrs. Adams presented the PSBA Certificate of Voting Delegate to appoint a Board Member as the district voting delegate to the 2014 PSBA Delegate Assembly. This year’s meeting will be held on October 21, 2014 prior to the opening session of the PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference. The Personnel Committee recommends the Board appoint Mr. Williams as the voting delegate for the Pottstown School District. All members present agreed to appoint Mr. Williams as the district’s voting delegate.

INFORMATION

1. Honor Roll Comparison: 4th Marking Period 2. PEAK Update: August

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3. Pa. Basic Education Funding Videoconference: Sept 30 4. PSD 2014-2015 Student/Parent Calendar

FEDERATION REMARKS

Mrs. Vollmuth on behalf of the Federation of Teachers, expressed their condolences to the Wausnock family. She believes the students will be excited to see all the new changes at their buildings and hopes that all can focus on the accomplishments.

ROUND TABLE

Mr. Rodriguez – no comment. Mrs. Stilwell – no comment. Mrs. Weand – no comment. Mr. Williams expressed his sadness for the passing of Mr. Wausnock. Mr. Williams mentioned that Upper Perkiomen School District is posting some outside advertisements on the website as a means of supplemental income. He also asked the Board to consider joining the group of school districts to sue the state for proper education funding. Mrs. Zahora expressed interest in learning more. Mr. Williams will follow up with more information. Mr. Hylton – no comment. Mr. Kefer expressed his sadness for the passing of Mr. Wausnock and Mr. Bertoti. They embodied the spirit of the district and community. He thanked the Reading Eagle for the positive articles about the free lunch program. Miss Belmontes – no comment. Ms. Bacallao encouraged Board Members to participate in September 30 video conference for Pa. Basic Education Funding. She remembered Mr. Wausnock and was thankful all that she had learned from him. Dr. Sparagana concurred with everyone’s sentiment toward Mr. Wausnock. He announced the first Family Literacy night will take place on September 9th. Mrs. Zahora noted that the September 30th videoconference conflicted with the Joint Borough and School District meeting. The joint meeting is scheduled to take place on September 30th at Lincoln Elementary School. ADJOURNMENT

Mrs. Zahora moved that the Board adjourn. All members present were in favor. None opposed. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 pm.

___________________________ Linda S. Adams

Board Secretary

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POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

August 25, 2014

The Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Pottstown School District was held on Thursday, August 25, 2014 at 7:30 PM in the Cafeteria of the Pottstown High School with President Mrs. Judyth L. Zahora presiding. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Mr. Thomas Hylton, Mr. Andrew Kefer, Mrs. Polly Weand, and Mrs. Kimberly Stilwell. Absent: Mrs. Amy Bathurst Francis, Ms. Mary-Beth Bacallao, Mr. Ronald Williams and Mr. Dennis Wausnock (deceased). Also present were Superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Sparagana; Board Secretary, Mrs. Linda S. Adams; Solicitor, Mr. Stephen Kalis; Student Representative, Miss Katrina Belmontes; Mr. Kevin Downes, Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Mrs. Lindi Vollmuth, Mr. John Armato, a member of the press, and interested citizens. Mrs. Francis entered the meeting at 7:32 pm.

MINUTES

Mrs. Adams presented the minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting held on June 19, 2014 and the minutes from the Regular Board meeting held on the June 23, 2014 for Board approval. It was moved by Mr. Hylton and seconded by Mrs. Francis that the minutes be approved as presented. All members present voted aye. None opposed. Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Three. Motion carried.

LIST OF BILLS and TREASURER’S REPORT

It was moved by Mr. Kefer and seconded by Mr. Hylton that the list of bills paid from the various funds for the period of June 12, 2014 to June 30, 2014 be approved as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-001. It was moved by Mr. Kefer and seconded by Mr. Hylton that the unaudited Treasurer’s Report for June 2014 be approved and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-002. All members present voted aye. None opposed. Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Three. Motion carried.

ELECTION OF VICE-PRESIDENT

Mrs. Zahora called for nominations for Vice-President to complete the term of Mr. Wausnock ending December 2014. Mrs. Francis nominated Mr. Kefer. Mrs. Weand seconded the nomination. Mr. Hylton made a motion to table the election for vice-president. His explained that it would have been appropriate to discuss the election at the Committee of the Whole. He suggested the election process be delayed until the next month. Mrs. Stilwell seconded the motion.

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Upon roll call vote, the vote to table the election of a vice-president until next month was recorded as follows: Mrs. Francis: nay, Mr. Hylton: aye, Mr. Kefer: nay, Mrs. Stilwell: aye, Mrs. Weand: nay, Mrs. Zahora: nay. Ayes: Two. Nays: Four. Absent: Three. Motion denied. Mrs. Weand made a motion to close the nominations. Mrs. Francis seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all members present voted aye to close the nominations. Ayes: Six. Nay: None. Absent: Three. Motion carried. Upon roll call vote, the vote to elect Mr. Kefer as Vice-President was recorded as follows: Mr. Hylton: nay, Mr. Kefer: aye, Mrs. Stilwell: aye, Mrs. Weand: aye, Mrs. Zahora: aye, Mrs. Francis: aye. Ayes: Five. Nays: One. Absent: Three. Motion carried. Mr. Kefer was declared the newly elected Vice-President.

HEARINGS FROM THE PATRONS OF THE SCHOOLS

None.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS

Dr. Sparagana presented the Consent Items for Board approval.

CONSENT

It was moved by Mrs. Francis and seconded by Mr. Kefer that the following consent items be approved in accordance with Policy 1120, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

PERSONNEL

Resignations/Terminations

Professional

Ratify Ann Mills, Long Term Substitute Teacher, Barth Elementary, termination due to end of assignment, effective June 11, 2014. Ratify Rock McGinnis, Long Term Substitute Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, termination due to end of assignment, effective June 11, 2014. Ratify Ashley Lanyon, Long Term Substitute Teacher, Barth Elementary, termination due to end of assignment, effective June 11, 2014. Ratify Samuel DeAngeli, Long Term Substitute Teacher, Barth Elementary, termination due to end of assignment, effective June 11, 2014. Ratify Layla Miller, Special Education Teacher, Barth Elementary, resignation effective June 19, 2014, employed since August 21, 2008. Laura Angstadt, Special Education Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective September 25, 2014, employed since August 27, 2012.

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Thomas Gilroy, Secondary Counselor, Pottstown High School, resignation effective October 5, 2014 or until position is filled, employed since August 27, 2013. Gemma Patten, Certified School Nurse, Lincoln Elementary, resignation for the purpose of retirement, effective August 29, 2014, employed since August 24, 1998.

Exempt

Ratify Elisabeth Bissell, Virtual Academy Facilitator, Pottstown High School, resignation effective August 16, 2014, employed since August 23, 2012.

Classified

Ratify Melissa Scaltrito, Nurse, Rupert Elementary, resignation effective June 30, 2014, employed since October 9, 2002. Ratify Johanna Swoyer, Temporary Intervention Assistant, Franklin Elementary, termination due to end of assignment, effective June 11, 2014. Ratify Christian Marcelli, Student Intern, Technology Department, termination due to end of assignment, effective June 13, 2014. Ratify Christopher Molle, College Intern, Technology Department, resignation effective June 23, 2014, employed since September 23, 2013. Ratify Karyn Purifoy, Temporary Front Desk/Buildings & Grounds Project Clerk, resignation effective August 21, 2014, employed since October 16, 2013. Correction to resignation

(approved on June 23, 2014)

Ratify Maryann Lightcap, Cafeteria Manager, resignation not for the purpose of retirement, effective June 5, 2014, employed since March 3, 1994.

Leaves

Professional

Natalie Pileggi, Elementary Teacher, Rupert Elementary, request for Childbearing/Childrearing Leave of Absence, covered by the Family Medical Leave Act, anticipated effective date to be December 4, 2014, end date to be determined. Megan Penrice, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown High School, request for Childbearing Leave of Absence, covered by the Family Medical Leave Act, anticipated effective September 29, 2014, end date to be determined. Change in Position and/or Salary

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Professional

Danielle Slotter from Classroom Assistant to Elementary Teacher, Potstown Middle School 5th /6th Grade, effective August 26, 2014, $43,768/yr, Step A-Bach (replacing Kevin Downes).

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Erin Bumbaugh from Classroom Assistant to Elementary Teacher, Pottstown Middle School 5th/6th Grade, effective August 26, 2014, $43,768/yr, Step A-Bach (replacing Bonnie Trainer). Victoria Redmond from Intervention Assistant to Elementary Teacher, initial assignment to be Pottstown Middle School, effective August 26, 2014, $43,768/yr, Step A-Bach.(replacing Matthew Boyer). Allysa Elias from Classroom Assistant to Secondary Special Education Teacher, Pottstown High School, effective August 26, 2014, $44,168, Step A-Bach (replacing Teresa Niemann). Aaron Hinnershitz from Classroom Assistant to Long Term Substitute Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, effective August 26, 2014, end date to be last student day of 2014-2015 school year, $194/day (coverage for Amy Skarbek). Upon end of assignment, he will return to Classroom Assistant. Athena Singer from Classroom Assistant to Long Term Substitute Teacher, Rupert Elementary, effective August 26, 2014, end date to be end of semester 1, $194/day (coverage for Jody Wenzell). Upon end of assignment, she will return to Classroom Assistant position. Ratify Perry Augustine from Secondary Teacher to Interim Dean of Students/Assistant Athletic Director, effective August 26, 2014, $5,000 stipend for Interim Dean of Students/Assistant Athletic Director position in addition to 2014-2015 teacher salary. Ratify Michaela Johnson, Secondary Teacher, Career & Technology, salary correction ($45,131 Bach/Step 5 to $51,632 Masters+30/Step, 5) due to new collective bargaining agreement effective September 1, 2012, retroactive compensation $12,473.01.

Classified

Rosellina Evans from Part-time Cafeteria Worker to Part-time Cafeteria Manager, Pottstown Middle School, effective August 25, 2014, 6.25 hours/day, $14.31/hr. Ratify Pamela Overdorf from Part-time Proctor to Elementary Building Secretary, Lincoln Elementary, effective July 16, 2014, $18.23/hr. M.Cristina Kane from Part-time Cafeteria Worker to Elementary Kitchen Manager, effective August 25, 2014, $14.50/hr. Nicole Valenti from Classroom Assistant, Barth Elementary to Intervention Assistant, Rupert Elementary, effective August 26, 2014 , $13.92/hour (replaces Victoria Redmond). Tracy Oister from Full-time Lead Student Proctor to Part-time Front Desk Clerk, Pottstown Middle School, effective August 27, 2014, 4 hrs/day, $12.50/hour.

Change in Classification:

Ratify Supervisor of Federal Programs, Language Arts, & Instruction from Exempt Classification to Act 93 Classification retroactive to July 1, 2013 (incumbent Lisa Schiavone).

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Elections:

Professional

Mark Whitney, Long Term Substitute Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, effective August 26, 2014, end date to be the end of the 2014-2015 school year, $194/day (coverage for Perry Augustine) Gary Allan, Automotive Mechanics Teacher, Career & Technology, Pottstown High School, effective August 26, 2014, $43,768/yr, Step 1-STD (replacing William Bertoti).

Classified

Michael Quill, Part-Time Elementary Cleaner, Rupert Elementary, effective August 25, 2014, 4 hrs/day, $11.92/hr. Aaron Parmley, Substitute Custodian/Elementary School Cleaner, Buildings and Grounds, effective August 26, 2014, $11.92/hr.

Barbara Schultz, Part-time Cafeteria Worker, Pottstown High School, effective August 25, 2014, 4 hrs/day, $11.87/hour (replacing Cristina Kane) Ratify Brigette Mundo, Student Intern, Administration Building, effective August 14, 2014, $10.79/hour (replacing Tyisha Reddick). Takia Paschall, Part-time Front Desk Clerk, Pottstown Middle School, effective August 27, 2014, 4 hrs/day, $12.50/hr. Ratify FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America)

: Advisor for the 2013-2014 school year, stipends to be paid through the Perkins Grant:

Ratify 2013-2014 Skills USA

stipend (paid through the Perkins Grant):

Name: Position Kyle O’Neill

Amount Skills USA $1,500.00

Ratify 2013-2014 Career Counselor

stipend (paid through the Perkins Grant):

Name: Position Dennis Arms

Amount Career Counselor $5,000.00

Ratify PHS College Exploration Visits, May 31, 2014 to June 1, 2014

stipends paid through 21st Century grant:

Name: Title Jamie Parris

Amount Chaperone $ 500.00

Theresa Dundon Chaperone $ 500.00 Ashley Faison Chaperone $ 500.00

Name: Position Marilyn Bainbridge

Amount FCCLA Advisor $ 750.00

Jacquelyn Mathias FCCLA Advisor $ 750.00

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Ratify NASA Science Summer Program

, July 14, 2014, ending July 18, 2014 (approved 6/23/14 as tbd)

Ratify Additions to District Pupil Services ESY 2014 Summer Program

Name Not to Exceed Summer Position Matthea Mazzie

Rate Substitute Elem. ESY Teacher 25 hrs. $29/hr

Kelly Smale Secondary Language Teacher 20 hrs. $29/hr

Ratify PEAK July 2014 Summer Program

(“Gearing up for Kindergarten) paid through PEAK funds

Name Summer Position Hours Tasha Walker

Rate Substitute Teacher 6 hrs $25.05/hr

Ratify PEAK Summer Kindergarten Readiness Progra

m (SKRP – paid through Pa Pre-K Counts) – August 7, August 11 to August 22, 2014

Corrections/Additions to 2014-2015 Support Staff Salaries (board approved on

June 23, 2014)

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 2014-2015 Support Staff Salary corrections/addition and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s offices as Addendum #2014-2015-003. 21st Century Tutoring List 2014-2015:

All Pottstown School District Teacher-Certified staff members are approved on an “as needed” basis as 21st Century Tutors, rate of $29.00/hour, and as 21st Century Classroom Assistants, rate of $13.65/hr.

21st Century Tutoring List 2014-2015:

All Pottstown School District Classroom Assistants are approved on an “as need basis” as 21st Century Classroom Assistants, rate of $13.65/hr. 2014-2015 Co-Curricular Game Workers, $10/hour,

in addition to all PSD staff:

Steve Burdan Todd Wallace Ron D’Arcangelo John Armato Joe Thorpe John Katch Jim Schaaf Mike Yonas Miles Feather Matt O’Blosser Ben Eckroth Cindy Dixon Maggie Munz Diane Martz Betty Jowar Janet Bentz Mike Zipay 2014/2015 Fall Sports: Event/ Game Manager

Matt Blute $ 1,000.00 Stefanie George $1,000

Name Position Not to exceed Kimberly White

Rate Classroom Assistant 30 hours $13.65/hr

Melissa Lopez Classroom Assistant 30 hours $13.65/hr

Name Summer Position Hours Tasha Walker

Rate Teacher 6 hrs/day $25.05/hr

Lisa Cuevas Classroom Assistant 6 hrs/day $14.32/hr

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Co-Curricular Assignments: 2014-2015 Fall Sports

BLDG PROFESSIONAL

AGREEMENT CATEGORY EMPLOYEE LEVEL STIPEND HS Cheerleading Christina Weiss 3 $ 910.50 HS Cross Country – Head Coach Mary Ann Hill (½ stipend ) 2 $ 2,020.50 HS Cross Country – Head Coach Mark Agnew (½ stipend ) 2 $ 2,020.50 HS Football - Head Coach Donald Grinstead 2 $ 6,355.00 HS Football - Asst. Coach Steve Anspach 3 $ 5,059.00 HS Football - Asst. Coach Jake Bean ( ½ stipend) 3 $ 2,529.50 HS Football - Asst. Coach Dale Smith( ½ stipend) 3 $ 2,529.50 HS Football - Asst. Coach TBD ( ½ stipend)

HS Football - Asst. Coach Matt McGuigan( ½ stipend) 3 $ 2,529.50 HS Golf - Head Coach John Cooper III 3 $ 3,469.00 HS Hockey - Head Coach Brandy Scherer 4 $ 4,933.00 HS Hockey - Asst. Coach Dorothy McCrone 2 $ 2,889.00 HS Soccer/Boys - Head Coach Jason Pace 3 $ 4,697.00 HS Soccer/Boys - Asst. Coach TBD HS Soccer/Girls - Head Coach Gary Mock 3 $ 4,697.00 HS Soccer/Girls - Asst. Coach Chris Steffenino 3 $ 3,282.00 HS Tennis/Girls - Head Coach Ira Watts 3 $ 3,469.00 MS Cheerleading Janel Worner 1 $ 415.00 MS Football - Head Coach/Freshman Tom Simpson 3 $ 4,330.00 MS Football - Asst. Coach Levert Hughes 4 $ 3,149.00 MS Football - Asst. Coach Aaron Hinnerschitz 2 $ 2,670.00 MS Football - Asst. Coach TBD

MS Hockey - Head Coach Isetta Hewlitt 5 $ 3,176.00 MS Hockey - Asst. Coach Katie Minger 3 $ 1,968.00 MS Soccer/Boys - Head Coach Jared Leimeister 3 $ 2,889.00 MS Soccer/Boys - Asst. Coach Nick Mitchell 1 $ 1,425.00 MS Soccer/Girls - Head Coach Hiliary Tutrani 3 $ 2,889.00 MS Soccer/Girls - Asst. Coach Erin Bumbaugh 2 $ 1,696.00

Tuition Reimbursement

Administrative

Name Building 07/02/2014Amount William Jeffreys Adm. $2,994.00 08/25/2014Amount Diane Meck Adm. $1,334.00

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Professional

Support Staff

Name Building Amount Ray Golden Franklin $326.00 Janice Bobst PHS $375.00 Gina Griffin PHS $140.00

Accumulated Sick Leave Payment

at Retirement with over 20 years of service:

Ratify Bonnie Trainer, In accordance with the Professional Agreement, $6,780.00. This is for 169.50 accumulated sick days at $40 per day. Gemma Patten, In accordance with the Professional Agreement, $7,500. This is for 187.50 accumulated sick days at $40 per day. Ratify Andrea Skokowski, In accordance with the Full Time Support Guidelines $2,802.40. This is for 70.06 accumulated sick days at $40.00/day Accumulated Sick Leave Payment

at time of death with over 10 years of service:

William Bertoti, In accordance with the Professional Agreement, $2,500. This is for 62.50 accumulated sick days at $40 per day.

Retirement Incentive Payment

Name School 06/30/14 deadline Thomas Simpson PMS $1,470.00 Bradley Mayberry Barth $1,020.00 Kevin Pascal PHS $960.00 Christine Fiorillo Rupert $1,116.00 Evelyne Blair-Miller Franklin $1,215.00 Annemarie Gruenling PMS $1,326.00 Ian Lawrence PMS $1,326.00 Sarah Dierolf PMS 534.00 Cori Speakman Franklin $1,818.00 Michaela Johnson PHS $2,235.00 Diana Dotterer Rupert $300.00 Corina Miller Rupert $2,976.00

Name: Term Position Sandy Zuchero

Incentive 11/11/13 Teacher $10,000

Bonnie Trainer 6/19/14 Teacher $10,000 Andrea Skokowski 6/27/14 Elementary Secretary $10,000 Gemma Patten 8/29/14 Certified School Nurse $10,000

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DISTRICT SPONSORED CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 2014-2015 co-curricular activities sponsored by the Pottstown School District as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s offices as Addendum #2014-2015-004. POLICIES

The Policy Committee recommends the Board approve the following policies and copies be filed in the Secretary’s offices as Addendum #2014-2015-005.

WAIVER OF POLICY 201: ADMISSION OF STUDENTS

The Administration recommends the Board waive Policy 201 (admission to kindergarten (5K) shall be limited to children who have attained the age of five years before the first day of school of the year of registration) and that early entrance be approved for the students as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s offices as Addendum #2014-2015-006. ATTENDANCE OFFICERS

The Superintendent recommends that individuals filling the following positions be approved as attendance officers for the school district for the 2014-2015. Principals:

Mr. Mathew Boyer Mrs. Gail Cooper

Mr. Ryan Oxenford Mr. Kevin Downes Mrs. Calista Boyer Mr. Matthew Moyer

Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann Assistant Principals:

Mr. Patrick Connors Mr. David Todd

Director of Career & Tech Ed

. Mrs. Danielle McCoy Student Services Coordinator

Mr. David Woodley : Mr. Levert Hughes

Out of District Placement Coordinator

: Ms. Julie Korner High School Guidance Secretary I

: Ms. Christina Sellers

Middle School Secretary I

: Ms. Kelly Ortlip School Resource Officer

: Officer David Mull

High School Attendance Clerk

: Mr. Randy Blackwell Supervisor of Virtual & Alternative Learning

: Dr. LaTanya White

Dean of Students

: Mr. Perry Augustine

FRANKLIN, LINCOLN AND RUPERT ELEMENTARY PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS

The Facilities Committee recommends the Board approve the Franklin, Lincoln and Rupert Elementary Renovations Project change orders as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s offices as Addendum #2014-2015-007.

1. 113: Special Education 3. 246: Student Wellness 2. 138: English as a Second Language(ESL)/Limited

English Proficiency(LEP)/Bilingual Program 4. 334: Sick Leave

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CONTRACT(S)

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following contracts as presented and copies be filed in the Secretary’s offices as Addendum #2014-2015-008. 1. Camphill 13. Manito, Inc. 2. New Story 14. Children’s Home of Reading Day Acdmy. 3. New Story 15. Herbein + Company, Inc. 4. The Devereux Foundation 16. Substitute Teachers Serv. Addendum 5. Personal Health Care Inc. 17. MOU: IDEA 6. Progressions 18. MOU: Creative Health 7. Valley Forge Educational Servs. 19. MCIU: Family Services 8. Valley Forge Educational Servs. 20. MOU: University of Pennsylvania 9. Wordsworth Academy 21. MOU: Lil’Sports 10. The Academy 22. MOU: Bause Catered Events 11. Buxmont Academy 23. Foundations Lifeworks Academy 12. Connections Learning

SPORTS BID AWARDS 2014-2015

The Superintendent recommends that purchase orders or contracts be ratified to the companies as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s offices as Addendum #2014-2015-009. The award in each case being made to the lowest bidder meeting the required specifications. POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPROVED MEDICAL PROVIDERS

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the panel of medical providers in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Worker’s Compensation Act and Policy 4501 as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s offices as Addendum #2014-2015-010.

457(b) ADOPTION AGREEMENT

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 457(b) Adoption Agreement as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s offices as Addendum #2014-2015-011. ATHLETIC PROGRAM TICKET PRICES

The Superintendent recommends the athletic ticket prices for the 2014-2015 school year be adopted as presented and a be filed in the Secretary’s offices as Addendum #2014-2015-012. (Prices reflect no change over the 2013-2014 prices). AMENDED BOROUGH AND SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX COLLECTION AGREEMENT

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The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the amended borough and school district tax collection agreement as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s offices as Addendum #2014-2015-013.

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SCHOOL PHYSICIAN AND DENTIST RATES

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 2014-2015 school physician and school dentists for the fees indicated as presented.

PSBA 2014 VOTING DELEGATE

The Personnel Committee recommends the appointment of Mr. Williams as the district voting delegate to the 2014 PSBA Delegate Assembly. This year’s meeting will be held on October 21, 2014 prior to the opening session of the PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye for the above mentioned consent items. Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Three.

NON-CONSENT

PERSONNEL

Elections

:

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following election:

Classified

Ratify Michael Stilwell, Student Intern, Administration Building, effective August 14, 2014, $10.79/hour (replacing Emily Griffin). Upon roll call vote, the vote was recorded as follows: Mrs. Francis: aye, Mr. Hylton: aye, Mr. Kefer: aye, Mrs. Stilwell: abstain, Mrs. Weand: aye, Mrs. Zahora: aye. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Abstain: One. Absent: Three. Motion carried

INFORMATION

1. Monthly Meeting Notice: September 2. Franklin & Lincoln Renovation Photos

FEDERATION REMARKS

Mrs. Vollmuth congratulated Mr. Kefer. She shared her experience attending the Federation summer convention held in Los Angeles. She noted many motivational speakers spoke in favor of public education. The Federation is promoting the phrase “reclaiming the promise of public education”. Mrs. Vollmuth directed Board Members to a website to view the speeches.

School Physician Address: Rate:

Dr John Anderson 933 N Charlotte Street $10.70 school physical / $75.00consultant

School Dentist

Dr. Carl Pardini 625 N Charlotte Street $4.50 per exam Dr. Louis Raven 63 N Hanover Street $4.50 per exam Dr. Christopher Rohrbach 562 High Street $4.50 per exam

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ROUND TABLE

Mr. Rodriguez thanked the Board for their support with the hiring practices of the district. He is impressed with the quality of teachers. Mrs. Stilwell is looking forward to the start of the school year. Mrs. Weand – no comment. Mr. Hylton – no comment. Mr. Kefer thanked the Board for his election as Vice-President. He looks forward to serving, to the best of his ability, both the Board and the district of Pottstown. Mrs. Francis – no comment. Miss Belemontes – no comment. Dr. Sparagana expressed his gratitude to the Wausnock family for the opportunity to share in the funeral services for Mr. Wausnock. He will surely be missed. Dr. Sparagana looks forward to the teachers returning to the district. Board Members are invited to attend the official district opening at 2:00 pm on Thursday in the Auditorium at the high school. All are looking forward to a great school year and the conclusion of the renovation project. Mrs. Zahora looks forward to focusing on education and not on renovations. She apologized for the short notice on the election of a vice-president. She noted her thoughts were focused on having the vacancy filled to cover her absence during the month of September due to her work schedule. Mrs. Zahora echoed Dr. Sparagana’s remarks about Mr. Wausnock. He will be missed. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Mr. Kefer and seconded by Mrs. Francis that the Board adjourns. None opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:59 pm.

______________________ Linda S. Adams Board Secretary

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POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING

September 11, 2014

A Special Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Pottstown School District was held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria of the Pottstown High School with President Mrs. Judyth L. Zahora presiding. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Mr. Andrew Kefer, Ms. Mary-Beth Bacallao, Mr. Ronald Williams, and Mrs. Kimberly Stilwell. Absent: Mrs. Amy Bathurst Francis, Mr. Thomas Hylton, Mrs. Polly Weand and Mr. Dennis Wausnock (deceased). Also present were Superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Sparagana; Board Secretary, Mrs. Linda S. Adams; Solicitor, Mr. Stephen Kalis; Mr. John Armato, members of the press, and interested citizens. Mr. Thomas Hylton entered the meeting at 6:38 pm.

FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT

Mr. Robert Kripplebauer presented the change orders from the Elementary Schools Project which will be included on the Committee of the Whole agenda for board approval at the regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 22. Mr. Kripplebauer went over each item by building and responded to questions and comments. Discussions were also held regarding the status of each building’s progress.

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

The Solicitor; Mr. Stephen Kalis provided the advertisement for the meeting and summarized the purpose of the meeting which is to interview candidates and elect the successful candidate for swearing in as a Board Member at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on Thursday, September 18. He also described the process that would be followed that evening. The candidates were interviewed as follows:

• Mr. Brian Hydier • Mr. Kurt Heidel • Ms. Kim B. Wells • Ms. Katina Bearden

Mrs. Diana Stitt had applied for the vacancy but, that day, had withdrawn her candidacy due to personal difficulties. Each candidate was asked the same questions by Mrs. Judyth Zahora, Mr. Andrew Keefer and Ms. Mary-Beth Bacallao. The candidates were provided an opportunity to ask any questions they might have. At the conclusion of the interviews, with minimal discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to nominate Ms. Katina Bearden to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Dennis Wausnock's passing.

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HEARINGS FROM THE PATRONS OF THE SCHOOLS

Hearings from the patrons of the school were announced for the purpose of discussing the Board’s nomination. No comments were made.

APPROVAL OF BOARD NOMINATION

Mr. Ronald Williams made the motion, to nominate Ms. Katina Bearden to fill the school board vacancy, which was seconded by Ms. Mary-Beth Bacallao. Upon roll call vote, the vote to select Ms. Katina Bearden was recorded as follows: Mr. Hylton: nay, Mr. Kefer: aye, Mrs. Stilwell: aye, Mr. Williams: aye, Mrs. Zahora: aye, Ms. Mary-Beth Bacallao: aye. Ayes: Five. Nays: One. Absent: Three. Motion carried. Mr. Hylton commented that his nay vote was no reflection on Ms. Bearden, but an indication that his first choice was a different candidate. Mrs. Adams was instructed to notify Ms. Bearden and confirm she was still willing to accept the position. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Mr. Kefer and seconded by Ms. Bacallao that the Board adjourns. None opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.

______________________ Linda S. Adams Board Secretary

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

2014-2015 MCIU TITLE III CONSORTIUM

The U.S. Department of Education has ruled that a consortium of Local Education Agencies (LEA) formed as an eligible entity for the purpose of receiving a Title III subgrant under section 3114(a) of the No Child left Behind Act of 2001 is responsible for meeting all of the Title III requirements as would any other individual LEA subgrantee. This memorandum of understanding outlines how the 2014-2015 Montgomery County Title III Consortium will meet all Title III requirements including: Title III Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs), notification to parents of participating Limited English Proficient (LEP) students and support the implementation of a program to supplement a solid core ESL program.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit will be responsible for acting as the fiscal agent for the consortium and will file the required application, expenditure reports and maintain financial records.

Program Development and Support

In its role as the lead LEA, the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23 will support the development of programs, services and resources as indicated below:

• Provide technical assistance to consortium LEAs through consult and training • Provide professional development workshops and trainings regarding effective LEP student

instructional practices to consortium classrooms teachers, principals, administrators and/or other school personnel based on targeted needs and requests

• Provide on-site professional development and/or coaching to staff offered by a local consultant to participating LEAs

Meeting Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs)

• If the consortium as a whole, or individual LEAs within the consortium fail to meet Title III AMAOs for two consecutive years, the State Education Agency (SEA) will require the development and implementation of an improvement plan to specifically address the factors that prevented meeting the AMAOs. The development of the plan is delegated to the consortium member LEAs and must identify and address the specific areas that led to the failure to meet AMAOs. MCIU will review the plan for compliance before submission.

• If LEAs fail to meet AMAOs for four consecutive years the SEA will require modifications to the

curriculum, program and method of instruction or make a determination whether the entities shall continue to receive funds related to the entity's failure to meet AMAOs and require such entities to replace educational personnel relevant to the entity's failure to meet such objectives. The responsibility of responding to the SEA is delegated to the consortium member LEAs.

Notification to Parents

• A separate parent notification is required when an LEA fails to meet AMAOs in any fiscal year. Parents must be notified no later than 30 days after the failure is officially reported to the LEA.

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• The notice must be provided in an understandable format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parent can understand.

• As the fiscal agent MCIU is responsible for ensuring that notice is provided to parents from each individual LEA. The responsibility to notify parents is the LEA's responsibility and will be validated by the completion and submission of an assurance of notification to parents.

Allowable Use of Title III Funds and Compliant Core ESL/Bilingual Program

• Signature of this MOU is assurance that the LEA has a compliant Core ESL/Bilingual Program budget derived from local district funds.

• The Title III budget for both LEP and Immigrant Children and Youth (IMM) funds should reflect Title III Program activities only and the two allocations may not be comingled.

• The use of Title III funds to purchase translation and interpreting services will be limited to activities under the Title III grant guidelines and not be used for Core ESL program requirements.

Nonpublic School Participation

• Sections 1120(a), 5142(a) and 9501 of the No Child Left Behind Act require that timely and meaningful consultation occur between the local education agency (LEA) and nonpublic school officials prior to any decision that affects the opportunities of eligible nonpublic school children, teachers, and other educational personnel to participate in programs under this act and shall continue throughout the implementation and assessment of activities under these sections.

• The individual Consortium Member LEAs shall make initial contact with nonpublic schools within their

geographical boundaries to determine if the latter wishes to participate in the Title III services. To initiate contact, a consortium-generated notification letter to nonpublic schools will be employed for use by the Consortium Member LEA.

• After the initial contact, regular and ongoing consultation between LEAs and participating nonpublic

schools will be supported by the Consortium lead to determine the appropriate level of service and/or provide consultation on the following topics: identification and assessment of LEP students; types of services provided through Title III including how, when and where; identification of measures used to ensure that the services provided to the private school students are effective.

Signature of Authorized Representatives:

Print Name of Participating LEA

Signature of Consortium Lead LEA Representative (Montgomery County IU#23 Title III Consortium)

Signature of Consortium Member LEA Representative (Superintendent or Designee)

Print Name of Consortium Lead LEA (Montgomery County IU#23 Title III Consortium)

Print Name of Consortium Member LEA Representative (Superintendent or Designee)

Date Date

FRANKLN/LINCOLN/RUPERT CHANGE ORDERS 9/22/2014

E.R. Stuebner (General Contractor)Change Order #n/a($32,882.00) – F/L/R – True Pave credit proposal ($32,882.00)$ 3,895.74 - R – coal chute concrete slab and brick infill $3,895.74$ 18,980.50 – R – basement infill underlayment $18,980.50$ 10,632.65 – R – basement infill vapor retarder $10,632.65$ 16,814.70 – F addition al blacktop for drainage from building $16,814.70$ 19,935.31 - R – grading issues $19,935.31

E.R. Stuebner $37,376.90

H.B. Frazer (electrical contractor)$ 11,968.00 – F/L/R – card access to unlock under alarm (boro reqst) $11,968.00$ 1,437.00 – F/L – elevator inspection – rewire sump pump controller $1,437.00

H.B. Frazer $13,405.00

DeWalt (plumbing contractor)$ 7,227.00 – R – reroute overflow storm drain $7,227.00$ 5,602.00 - F/L/R – removal of exterior gas vents per PECO $5,602.00$ 30,741.00 – L – demo old rough-in piping, re-pipe drainage leak piping toilet $30,741.00$ 15,076.00 – L – provide and install booster pump $15,076.00$ 15,076.00 – R – provide and install booster pump $15,076.00

$73,722.00

E.R. Stuebner 37,376.90$ H.B.Frazer 13,405.00$

DeWalt Plumbing, Inc. $ 73,722.00

TOTAL CHANGE ORDERS 124,503.90$

CMD SERVICES, INC. Bus Rates for Pottstown School District

2014-2015

The cost for use of a 72 passenger bus is as follows:

• Daily Rental: AM & PM $222.00 The cost for use of a van for daily contract runs or for rental will be as follows:

• Contract Rental $23.00 per day • Daily Rental $23.00 per day • Mileage cost less fuel $.76 per mile • Mileage cost with fuel $.99 per mile • Athletic Events $1.50 per mile • Field Trips $1.95 per mile • Wheelchair van cost $1.65 per mile • Trip minimum $30.00 w/o fuel $41.00 w/fuel • Hourly Driver Rate $30.76 • Hourly Rate for Aides $20.45

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POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT POTTSTOWN, PA

SETTLEMENT OF 2013 PER CAPITA AND 2013 OCCUPATION TAX DUPLICATE

WHERAS, Mrs. Linda Adams, Substitute Tax Collector for the Pottstown School District, must be exonerated from the balance of uncollected Per Capita and Occupation Taxes for the 2013 Tax Duplicate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mrs. Linda Adams, Substitute Tax Collector, be and hereby is exonerated from all liability for Per Capita and Occupation Taxes for the 2013 Tax Duplicate as served against certain taxables who are delinquent totaling in all the sum of $ 96,684.50 for Per Capita Tax and $348,862.71

shall in no way relieve or exonerate the taxables from liability for payment of the same. for Occupation Tax, but this

Approved this _____ day of ________, 2014

POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

___________________________________[Seal] Board President O\Board\Resolutions

POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT POTTSTOWN PA

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Section 8 of the contract between the Borough of Pottstown and the Pottstown School District for the position of School Resource Officer specifies that the School Resource Officer will be paid by the Borough as a Borough employee and that the School District will reimburse the Borough for actual salary and benefit costs. This section does allow for an increase in the rate of pay and cost for benefits pursuant to the terms of the Pottstown Police Collective Bargaining Agreement. The cost for salary and fringe benefits from the beginning of school in August until December 31, 2014 will be $409.00 per day. The cost for salary and fringe benefits from January 1, 2015 to the end of the school year is estimated at $415.00 per day.

Pottstown Early Action for Kindergarten Readiness Start Early. Reach Higher.

Pottstown School Board PEAK Update

September 2014 610-970-6655

The seven Pottstown Pre-K Counts classes started the school year fully enrolled and with waiting lists. The Pottstown partnership has applied for an additional 37 full-day slots which will add one additional class and bring the other classes to full enrollment. Announcements concerning the expansion grant applications will be made in October.

PA Pre-K Counts Classes

We operated seven state-funded two-week classes in August for children entering kindergarten. The two weeks focused on developing literacy skills and social/emotional development and served 100 students. The prior preschool/pre-k experience of the students was: 42% Pre-K Counts; 4% Head Start; 12% Pottstown School District Pre-K; 26% other (child care); 11% No prior school experience.

Summer Kindergarten Readiness Classes

This year the SKRP classes invited and encouraged families to complete a take home activity. The activity included a book, a list of interactive activities for parents to do with their child and a form for parents to write at least 3 activities they did with their child (form was returned to teacher). In addition to a take home activity, a resource table was displayed at each site for families to learn about appropriate skills and activities to work on with their Kindergarten-to-be child. The Family Engagement Specialist was present at all of the sites for families to ask questions while looking at the resources. Families were also given resources on Pottstown's back to school information and community events. Resources given to parents included: Kindergarten, Here I am! Monthly Calendar, Recipes for Readiness flip book, Learning at Home: Plastic Bottles flip book of science experiments, Math Every Day at Home handout, Community Health and Dental hours of operations for appointments, Pottstown School District's uniform policy and Pottstown community events (Field Day with Father's, Community Conversations, Parenting Classes). Some of the SKRP classes celebrated the end of the program by providing new backpacks along with school supplies for the students. One classroom had an open house where students' family members could come into the classroom to see the various types of activities they did during the 2 weeks and see the Kindergarten learning environment. Another classroom had a former Kindergarten (now 1st grade) student come talk to the kids about what they will do in Kindergarten and the students asked him questions. One classroom invited a Kindergarten teacher to read to the students and do an activity related to the book.

This year PEAK is collaborating with United Way and the Institute for Family Professionals to offer a 12 part series on Applying Trauma Principles. The participants have completed two prior classes on trauma and its impact on children and adults. At the completion of this series, they will be Trauma Certified by the Institute for Family Professionals.

Trauma Class

PEAK received a $5000 grant from the Santander Bank Foundation for general operating funds. Santander Bank Foundation

You can connect with PEAK now through various social media sites and receive updates and resources related to early education.

Getting Connected with PEAK

Facebook (remember to “Like” us) – search for PEAK Pottstown Twitter - @PEAKPartners Pinterest –search for PEAK Pottstown You can also subscribe to electronic newsletters for teachers, families and the general public on the PEAK web site at www.peakonline.org. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ For any questions concerning PEAK or to schedule a visit to a community partner site, contact the PEAK Coordinator at 610-970-6655 or mrieck@pottstownsd.org.