UPPER PERKIOMEN SCHOOL DISTRICT

ANNUAL REORGANIZATION OF

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

7:00 pm

DECEMBER 4, 2017

AGENDA

I. Call to Order by Past PresidentA. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Election of Temporary Chairperson

III. Oaths of Office

IV. Public Comments

III. Election of OfficersA. PresidentB. Vice-President

IV. Adjournment

Upper Perkiomen School District Education Center

2229 East Buck Road Pennsburg, PA 18073

December 4, 2017

7:00 p.m. Upper Perkiomen High School Auditorium

Welcome to the regular meeting of the Board of Directors

Of the Upper Perkiomen School District

CODE OF ETHICS The Board of School Directors agrees to: Welcome and encourage participation and cooperation by all Work with constituents in a spirit of harmony Base decision on the facts, vote our honest convictions, and be unswayed by partisan bias Devote time, thought, and study to our duties and responsibilities Resist any temptation or outside pressure to use our position to benefit ourselves Understand and evaluate the educational program and plan for school operations Provide oversight to the business of the School District, establish policies, and vest

administration in the Superintendent of Schools Help the community have all the facts, all the time, about their schools Strive to maximize school board service in a spirit of teamwork and devotion to public

education

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. John L. Farris James C. Glackin

Melanie R. Cunningham Raeann B. Hofkin Stephen L. Cunningham Judith Maginnis

Dr. Kerry A. Drake Joan T. Smith Mike W. Elliott Sandra M. Kassel, Board Secretary

(non-voting member)

ADMINISTRATORS Dr. Alexis McGloin, Superintendent

Dr. Andrea Farina, Assistant Superintendent Sandra Kassel, Business Administrator

Ashley Kitten, Director of Human Resources

SOLICITOR Kenneth A. Roos, Esquire

Wisler Pearlstine, LLP

In order to assist in keeping an accurate record of the proceeding of this meeting, the meeting is being videotaped by the District.

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AGENDA – DECEMBER 4, 2017

I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call C. Introductions D. Announcements

II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT III. SOLICITOR’S REPORT

IV. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION

A. Middle School Construction Project – Robert Breslin, Breslin Ridyard Fadero Architects; Arif Azil, D’Huy Engineering, Inc. and Michael Kristofco, Esq., Wisler Pearlstein

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Special Education Committee – Dr. Kerry Drake B. Policy Committee – Joan Smith C. Board Communication Line – Mike Elliott D. Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center – Dr. John Farris E. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit – Dr. Kerry Drake F. Upper Perkiomen Education Foundation – Mike Elliott

VII. MINUTES

A. Motion to approve the Regular School Board Minutes of November 9, 2017 (Attachment A)

B. Motion to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2017 (Attachment B) VIII. PERSONNEL REPORT

A. RESIGNATIONS i) PROFESSIONAL STAFF

(1) PHILIP J. GRIGONIS, Technology Education Teacher at the Middle School, effective January 19, 2018, or sooner.

(2) JODI LANDIS, School Psychologist at the Middle School, effective January 19, 2018, or sooner.

ii) SUPPORT STAFF (1) LISSET Y. CORREA, Personal Care Assistant at the Middle School, effective

November 13, 2017. (2) NICHOLAS T. HERRING, Part-Time Custodian at Marlborough Elementary

School, effective November 10, 2017.

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AGENDA – DECEMBER 4, 2017

B. APPOINTMENTS i) PROFESSIONAL STAFF

(1) JODIE E. SELL English Language Arts Teacher as a Professional Employee at the Middle School, effective upon release date to be determined, to be hired subject to required employment history review, at Master’s, Step 5, $62,732/year (prorated). Jodie will be replacing Kelly Cahoon who resigned.

ii) SUPPORT STAFF (1) KELLY A. RORVIK, Title I Reading Assistant at Hereford Elementary School,

effective November 15, 2017, to be hired subject to required employment history review, at $11.75/hour, Step 1, per the Part Time Support Agreement. Kelly will be replacing Christine Schmoyer who resigned.

iii) HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTOR/INSTRUCTION IN THE HOME, effective for the 2017-2018 school year: (1) PETRA MARX-ABEND (2) TARA PURCELL

iv) SUPPLEMENTAL SALARY POSITIONS for the 2017-2018 school year:

Area Position Name Salary Performance Drama/Musical – HS Asst. Nolan D. Benner B $1,040 LEO Club Advisor – MS Lisa Colapietro A $969 Wrestling MS Assistant Coach Scott Engle* B $2,499 Track Varsity HS Coach Clayton Mowrer B $3,980

*subject to required employment history review

v) GAME MANAGER for the 2017-2018 school year: (1) JOHN BRITTAIN

vi) ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WORKERS Positions include announcers, scorers, ticket

sellers, timers and starters: (1) RICHARD ROSSITER

C. CHANGE OF STATUS i) MARYELLEN MCNEELY, Extended Per Diem Substitute to Long Term Substitute

Guidance Counselor, effective August 23, 2017.

D. LEAVES OF ABSENCE i) SUSAN KENNA, approve a CHILD REARING LEAVE of absence from December 5,

2017, through the end of the 2017-2018 school year. ii) KAREN L. KRAMER, approve a FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE of absence from November

17, 2017, through December 17, 2017.

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AGENDA – DECEMBER 4, 2017

iii) MOLLY A. STORTI, approve a FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE of absence from approximately February 21, 2018, through approximately April 4, 2018.

IX. ACTION ITEMS

A. Special Education i) Motion to approve the attached agreement with Bucks County Intermediate Unit

#22 for temporary contracted services. (Attachment C)

B. Motion to approve the Energy Management Agreement with EnerNOC, Inc. The agreement will be for a three year period ending May 31, 2021. (Attachment D)

C. Motion to approve the engineering services proposal in the amount of $19,100 from Barry Isett & Associates, for replacement of the 1966 high school sewage pump station. (Attachment E)

D. Motion to approve the independent consultant contract with Dr. Mark R. Pellico for the Interim Middle School Principal position at a rate of $450 per day. (Attachment F)

E. Motion to accept the resignation of Jonathan Warren as Treasurer of the Upper Perkiomen Board of School Directors.

F. Motion to approve _________ to serve as Treasurer for the Upper Perkiomen Board of School Directors to June, 2018.

G. Motion to approve the 2018 School Board and Workshop Meetings (Attachment G)

H. Motion to grant permission to bid for Athletic and Physical Education supplies for the 2018-2019 school year.

I. Motion to approve ___________ to serve as an Upper Perkiomen School Board representative for the Western Montgomery Career & Technical Center for a term to expire December, 2020.

J. Motion to suspend the Middle School Construction project for a period of sixty (60) days and to direct the Administration to work with the Construction Manager and the Architect to direct each Prime Contractor: i) to the extent deemed to be in the best interests of the District by the

Administration, in consultation with the Architect and the Construction Manager, to perform any work in progress to an appropriate and logical transition point,

ii) to perform all work necessary to protect the work in place, iii) to stabilize the site, to otherwise comply with the requirements of the NPDES

permit for the Project, iv) to secure the site and materials,

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AGENDA – DECEMBER 4, 2017

v) except as stated above and as necessary to comply with applicable law, the NPDES permit, the Tri-Party Land Development and Financial Security Agreement for Upper Perkiomen School District (Middle School), to suspend all work on site, and

vi) to suspend all work off site, including but not limited to orders for equipment that have been placed but not produced or delivered, orders for materials that have not been delivered or fabricated, and preparation of shop and coordination drawings. The Board reserves the right to extend the suspension at its sole discretion.

X. FINANCIAL REPORTS (Attachment H)

A. Financial Reports Due to the date of December’s meeting, November’s reports will be included with December’s reports in the January agenda. B. Bills

i) General Expenses ii) Capital Expenses

C. Per Capita Exonerations

XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS

XII. BOARD COMMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS DATE TIME LOCATION Regular School Board Meeting 01/11/18 7:00 p.m. Education Center Board Workshop Meeting 01/25/18 6:30 p.m. Education Center

The Upper Perkiomen Board of School Directors appreciates your interest in and support for the students and their school experience.

ATTACHMENT A UPPER PERKIOMEN SCHOOL DISTRICT

2229 East Buck Road Pennsburg PA 18073

November 9, 2017

CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Upper Perkiomen School District was called to order by President Dr. John L. Farris, at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Perkiomen School District Education Center. The following Board members attended: Mike W. Elliott, Raeann B. Hofkin, Wilfred E. Pike, Joan T. Smith, Dr. John L. Farris, John L. Gehman, Jonathan A. Warren, and Dr. Kerry A. Drake. Administration in attendance were: Alexis McGloin, EdD., Andrea Farina, EdD., Ashley Kitten, and Sandra M. Kassel. Others in attendance were: Ken Roos, Jonathan Cox, John Frey, Dyan Hipszer, Eileen Dutcher, Linda Tschoepe, Sean MacBain, Elizabeth Biechy, Carol Stoudt, Colby Latshaw, Elizabeth Landes, Kira Sell, Ahnyah Rumrill, Alicia Miller, Lindsey Danasko, Emmauel Garcia, James Glackin, Keith McCarrick, Steven Cunningham, Melanie Cunningham, Michelle Shive, Carol Elias, Mark Mancini, John Walsh, Maggie Buckwalter, Colleen Dunlap, Joseph Van Wagner, and Keith McCarrick. ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. McGloin read a statement from Kimberly Baccari, a board member who resigned, expressing her thanks and well wishes to administration, staff and board members. Dr. Farris announced that action may be taken on the replacement of the board member position that evening. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Dr. McGloin spoke about the agenda action item to share the cost of a traffic study with East Greenville Borough at Jefferson Street and W. Sixth Street. She explained that there was a need for the location to be a school zone. Dr. McGloin said for that to occur a traffic study needed to be completed. East Greenville approved payment for half of the study and Dr. McGloin asked the board to approve the remaining cost. Dr. McGloin expressed her thanks and appreciation to Will Pike, Jonathan Warren and John Gehman for their hard work and countless hours dedicated to the board and the school district. SOLICITOR’S REPORT Mr. Roos announced that an Executive Session was held on October 12, 2017 after the board meeting to discuss litigation and confidential student matters. Mr. Roos spoke about changes to the school code that were recently signed into law. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION A. 2017 Distinguished Service Recognitions

1. EILEEN K. DUTCHER – Hereford Elementary School Student Artist - Colby Latshaw, Elizabeth Landes, and Kira Sell, Grade 5 2. LINDA C. TSCHOEPE – Marlborough Elementary School Student Artist - Ahnyah Rumrill, Grade 5

3. SEAN M. MACBAIN – Upper Perkiomen Middle School Student Artist – Alicia Miller, Grade 8

4. ELIZABETH A. BIECHY – Upper Perkiomen High School Student Artist - Lindsey Danasko, Grade 12

5. CAROL A. STOUDT – Upper Perkiomen Education Center Student Artist - Emmanuel Garcia, Grade 8

Page 2 Upper Perkiomen School District Board Meeting, November 9, 2017 Dr. McGloin and Dr. Farris presented the honorees with artwork and shared their background, many accomplishments and achievements that contributed to the individuals receiving this award. The recipients expressed their thanks and fond memories of their time in Upper Perkiomen. B. SUSAN COFFEY – Hereford Elementary School Dr. McGloin recognized Susan Coffey for receiving the 2016-17 Exemplary Teacher Award from the Montgomery County Science Teachers Association. President Farris called for a five minute recess at 7:45 p.m., the meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS Dr. John Farris read a statement regarding public comments. James Glackin, Marlborough Township asked how the vacant board member position would be filled. Keith McCarrick, Pennsburg asked if Action Items G and H would be tabled based on the recent election. Steven Cunningham, Hereford Township said he felt that there should be a 60 day stay on the bond issuance and a pause on the project. Melanie Cunningham, Upper Hanover Township said she felt there should be a motion for a 60 day pause on the project. Dr. McGloin, Sandy Kassel and Ken Roos responded. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Facilities Committee – Will Pike Mr. Pike reported that Action Items F and G involved facilities.

B. Special Education Committee – Dr. Kerry Drake Dr. Drake stated that the video from the October Workshop was on the website. C. Policy Committee – Joan Smith Mrs. Smith said policies were going to be voted on later in the meeting. D. Board Communication Line – Mike Elliott Mr. Elliott reported no new news. E. Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center – John Gehman Mr. Gehman announced Western Center events at the Western Center. He also stated that the culinary department was planning to open for more lunches. Mr. Gehman explained that all departments at the Western Center were involved in working on a tiny house up for auction.

F. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit – Dr. Kerry Drake Dr. Drake said the October meeting was cancelled.

G. Legislative Liaison – H. Upper Perkiomen Regional Planning Commission – I. Upper Perkiomen Education Foundation – Mike Elliott Mr. Elliott thanked Kimberly Baccari for her interest and efforts with the foundation.

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MINUTES A. Motion by Kerry A. Drake, seconded by Joan T. Smith, to approve the Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2017. (Attachment A). VOTE: Elliott – yes, Hofkin – no, Pike – yes, Smith – yes, Farris – yes, Gehman – yes, Warren – yes, Drake – yes. Motion carried.

BOARD RESIGNATION A. KIMBERLY A. BACCARI, School Board Director, effective November 6, 2017. Motion by Wilfred E. Pike, seconded by Joan T. Smith, to approve the resignation of Kimberly A. Baccari as School Board Director. Motion carried; all voted aye. The Board discussed how they would fill the board vacancy. Mrs. Hofkin, Mr. Elliott and Mr. Drake said they would like to advertise and interview potential candidates before selecting. Mr. Gehman said he thought the board should appoint someone at the meeting. Motion by Wilfred E. Pike, seconded by Jonathan A. Warren, to nominate Judy Maginnis to fill the vacancy of school director. Motion by Raeann B. Hofkin, seconded by Kerry A. Drake, to table the motion of nominating Judy Maginnis to fill the vacancy of school director. ROLL CALL VOTE: Elliott – yes, Hofkin – yes, Pike – no, Smith – no, Farris – no, Gehman – no, Warren – no, Drake – yes. Motion failed. Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by Raeann B. Hofkin to hold a special meeting in two weeks and go through an interview process. Motion by Mike W. Elliott, seconded by Kerry A Drake, to amend the motion to read that a special meeting will be held on November 21, 2017 at 7:00 pm to interview applicants for the vacant school board position and to vote on the filling of the vacancy of the unexpired term of Kimberly Baccari. The process to select applicants to be interviewed will be to solicit applications by the district website and any other means that can reasonably be accomplished as soon as possible. The advertisement will ask the applicants to submit their information and why they feel they are qualified. The applicants will be notified that the meeting will be held on November 21, 2017 at 7:00 pm. The applications will be collected and disseminated to the school board by the board secretary. The board will have 24-36 hours to respond with who they want interviewed. All board members will agree that they are not going to ask for more than three applicants to be interviewed, and that any person who is selected by four or more board members to be interviewed will be interviewed unless that causes the number to exceed ten. If five or less applications are received all candidates will be interviewed. The materials for the application will be the same as what was used for when Mr. Elliott was appointed. Motion carried all voted aye. Motion by Mike W. Elliott, seconded by Raeann B. Hofkin that a special meeting will be held on November 21, 2017 at 7:00 pm to interview applicants for the vacant school board position and to vote on the filling of the vacancy of the unexpired term of Kimberly Baccari. The process to select applicants to be interviewed will be to solicit applications by the district website and any other means that can reasonably be accomplished as soon as possible. The advertisement will ask the applicants to submit their information and why they feel they are qualified. The applicants will be notified that the meeting will be held on November 21, 2017 at 7:00 pm. The applications will be collected and disseminated to the school board by the board secretary.

Page 4 Upper Perkiomen School District Board Meeting, November 9, 2017 The board will have 24-36 hours to respond with who they want interviewed. All board members will agree that they are not going to ask for more than three applicants to be interviewed, and that any person who is selected by four or more board members to be interviewed will be interviewed unless that causes the number to exceed ten. If five or less applications are received all candidates will be interviewed. The materials for the application will be the same as what was used for when Mr. Elliott was appointed. VOTE: Elliott – yes, Hofkin – yes, Pike – yes, Smith – yes, Farris – no, Gehman – no, Warren – yes, Drake – yes. Motion carried. Motion by Kerry A. Drake, seconded by Wilfred E. Pike, to waive the limitations on remote access for the meeting being held on November 21, 2017. Motion carried; all voted aye. PERSONNEL REPORT

Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by Wilfred E. Pike, to approve the Personnel Report as presented:

A. RESIGNATIONS 1. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF a. Jeffrey P. Fries, Middle School Principal, effective date to be determined. 2. PROFESSIONAL STAFF a. Kelly J. Cahoon, English Language Arts Teacher at the Middle School, effective

December 22, 2017 or sooner. 3. SUPPORT STAFF a. Rebecca J. Rudolph, Food Service Staff Member at the Western Center, effective

October 31, 2017. b. Mary P. Shermer, Personal Care Assistant at the Middle School, effective

November 3, 2017. B. APPOINTMENTS 1. SUPPORT STAFF a. Kerron A. Wilson, Food Service Staff Member at Hereford Elementary School,

effective October 30, 2017, to be hired subject to required employment history review, at $9.50/hour, Step 1, per the Food Service Staff Agreement. Kerron will be replacing Eileen Zoltowski who resigned.

2. LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL STAFF a. Stacie M. Stoops, Long Term Substitute Math Teacher, effective approximately

November 07, 2017, through the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year, to be hired subject to required employment history review. Stacie will be substituting for Meredith Wickard who will be on a leave.

3. PROFESSIONAL STAFF, mentor assignments for 2017-2018 school year at $500 per year, per mentee:

a. Joan Adducie b. Angela Spinozzi (replacing Jodi Landis) 4. SUPPLEMENTAL SALARY POSITION ADJUSTMENTS for the 2017-2018 school

year:

Area Status Position Name Salary

Curriculum Assistant Adjustment (50% to 100%) Special Education – MS Jennifer Hart A - $1,275

LEO Club Advisor Resignation Advisor – MS Kelly Cahoon Prorated

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5. SUPPLEMENTAL SALARY POSITIONS for the 2017-2018 school year:

Area Position Name Salary

Performance Drama/Musical – MS Asst. Joann Broney B $959 Judith Rinehart A $1,199 Martin O’Connor A $1,199

Boys’ Basketball

Varsity HS Coach Jared Krupp A $8,435 Assistant HS Coach Todd Swenk A $5,059 MS Assistant Coach Christopher Lonergan A $3,123

Girls' Basketball

Varsity HS Coach Gregory Swavely A $8,435 Assistant HS Coach Kathryne Vetter A $5,059 MS Assistant Coach Jessica Spano A $3,123 MS Assistant Coach Valerie Janton A $3,123

Swimming Varsity Coach Brien Kalnoski A $7,409 Assistant Coach Caitlin Warren A $3,053

Wrestling MS Coach David Hartung A $4,220 6. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WORKERS: Positions include announcers, scorers, ticket

sellers, timers and starters: a. David Thomas C. CHANGE OF STATUS 1. Lisset Y. Correa, from Paraprofessional at Hereford Elementary to Personal Care

Assistant at the Middle School, effective November 3, 2017. D. LEAVE OF ABSENCE 1. Jayme G. Keiser, approve a FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE of absence from October 30,

2017, through approximately December 22, 2017. 2. Diana E. Zimpfer, approve a FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE of absence from January 02,

2018, through January 11, 2018. Motion carried; all voted aye.

ACTION ITEMS A. Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by Joan T. Smith, to approve the following

Overnight Trip: 1. Motion to approve the High School Music Department to participate in the Chicago,

Windy City High School Music Festival April 5-8, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois. Motion carried; all voted aye. B. Motion by Joan T. Smith, seconded by John L. Farris, to approve the following Policy &

Administrative Regulations adoptions and/or revisions: (Attachment B) 1. No. 121.2 & AR – Foreign Study-Travel Programs 2. No. 246 & AR– Student Wellness 3. No. 405 – Employment of Professional Employees 4. No. 505 – Employment of Substitute & Short-Term Employees

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Motion by Kerry A. Drake, seconded by Raeann B. Hofkin, to amend the motion to vote on policies two and three together, and policies one and four together. VOTE: Elliott – no, Hofkin – yes, Pike – yes, Smith – yes, Farris – yes, Gehman – no, Warren – yes, Drake – yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Raeann B. Hofkin, seconded by Wilfred E. Pike, to approve Policy & Administrative Regulations adoptions and/or revisions 2) and 3): (Attachment B)

2. No. 246 & AR– Student Wellness 3. No. 405 – Employment of Professional Employees Motion carried; all voted aye.

Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by John L. Gehman, to approve Policy & Administrative Regulations adoptions and/or revisions 1) and 4): (Attachment B)

1. No. 121.2 & AR – Foreign Study-Travel Programs 4. No. 505 – Employment of Substitute & Short-Term Employees

VOTE: Elliott – yes, Hofkin – yes, Pike – yes, Smith – yes, Farris – yes, Gehman – yes, Warren – yes, Drake – no. Motion carried. C. Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by John L. Gehman, to approve the following Policy Retirement – (Attachment C)

i) No. 327 – Management Team Motion carried; all voted aye. Motion by Raeann B. Hofkin, seconded by Jonathan A. Warren, to approve Action Items D and E: D. Approve sale of a 2004 Ford F-350 4 x 4 truck chassis VIN# 1FDWF37P14ED45281

through Ebay. E. Approve the electric generation purchasing agreement with Constellation

NewEnergy for the price of $0.03260 per KWh for the period July 2, 2019 through July 21, 2021. (Attachment D)

Motion carried; all voted aye. F. Motion by Wilfred E. Pike, seconded by Joan T. Smith, to approve the adoption of the

Resolution as presented by Bond Counsel, authorizing the issuance of the General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2018, to provide funds for the acquisition, design, construction and furnishings of a new Middle School building and to pay all related costs, fees and expenses. (Attachment E)

John Frey from PFM spoke about the bond issue and explained the process. Mr. Frey

talked about the parameters and the timeline. Motion by Raeann B. Hofkin, seconded by Kerry A. Drake, to pause the construction project for 60 days. Dr. Farris called for a recess to an Executive Session at 9:10 pm. The meeting reconvened at 9:25 pm.

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Dr. Farris asked Mr. Roos to clarify the motion on the floor, Mr. Roos said he understood the

motion to say to suspend construction of the new middle school, which would mean to notify the four prime contractors to halt work at least on a temporary basis, to not order any additional supplies, cancel what had already been ordered and for the contractors to try anything they could to mitigate any costs to them, and to not move forward with the bond issue. Mr. Roos wanted it to be clear that the time period could always be changed.

Motion by Raeann B. Hofkin, seconded by Kerry A. Drake, to suspend construction of the

new middle school, which would mean to notify the four prime contractors to halt work at least on a temporary basis, to not order any additional supplies, cancel what had already been ordered and for the contractors to try anything they could to mitigate any costs to them, and to not move forward with the bond issue. ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE: Elliott – yes, Hofkin – yes, Pike – no, Smith – no, Farris – no, Gehman – no, Warren – no, Drake – yes. Motion failed.

Motion by Wilfred E. Pike, seconded by Joan T. Smith, to approve the adoption of the Resolution as presented by Bond Counsel, authorizing the issuance of the General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2018, to provide funds for the acquisition, design, construction and furnishings of a new Middle School building and to pay all related costs, fees and expenses. (Attachment E). VOTE: Elliott – no, Hofkin – no, Pike – yes, Smith – yes, Farris – yes, Gehman – yes, Warren – yes, Drake – no. Motion carried.

G. Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by John L. Gehman, to approve for submission

to the Pennsylvania Department of Education PlanCon Part H: Project Financing documents for the Series A of 2016 (Attachment F) and the Series of 2017 (Attachment G) for the Upper Perkiomen School District, Upper Perkiomen Middle School Project #3881. VOTE: Elliott – no, Hofkin – no, Pike – yes, Smith – yes, Farris – yes, Gehman – yes, Warren – yes, Drake – no. Motion carried.

H. Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by John L. Gehman, to approve paying one-half

of the traffic study on Jefferson Street and West Sixth Street, up to an amount of $2,500. Motion carried; all voted aye.

BUSINESS REPORTS Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by John L. Gehman, to approve the payment of bills, in the amount of $822,638.00 from the General Fund. Motion carried; all voted aye. Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by John L. Farris, to approve the payment of Expenditures from the Capital Projects Account in the amount of $192,931.39. Motion carried; all voted aye. Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by John L. Gehman, to approve the payment of Expenditures from the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $43,615.00. Motion carried; all voted aye. Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by Raeann B. Hofkin, to approve the Per Capita Exonerations as listed. Motion carried; all voted aye.

Page 8 Upper Perkiomen School District Board Meeting, November 9, 2017 PUBLIC COMMENTS Michelle Shive, Marlborough Township, said that she felt a public referendum, a community survey, and the middle school tour should have been done in the beginning of the building process. Carol Elias, Red Hill and Marlborough Elementary school teacher spoke on behalf of the UPEA, and thanked the outgoing board members for their dedicated service on their past term and stated the teachers were sorry to see them go. Mark Mancini, Hereford Township, spoke about referendums and his taxes. John Walsh, Palm, said that everyone had an opinion and were entitled to it. He stated he would like to see concentration on education. Maggie Buckwalter, Upper Hanover, thanked current board members and ones who were willing to run. She said that education was the most important thing and building a new middle school was an integral part of education and advanced facilities were needed. Colleen Dunlap, Red Hill, thanked the board for their hard work and for enduring remarks made to them. Mrs. Dunlap said she was hopeful for a good start to 2018. Joseph Van Wagner, Upper Hanover, spoke about the community’s money and was not in favor of the new middle school. Keith McCarrick, Pennsburg, felt the project should have been paused already. BOARD COMMENTS Jonathan Warren spoke about the accomplishments over his four years on the board, such as the technology improvements, the new server, the 1:1 initiative, and the focus on curriculum and instruction and the focus on data. Mr. Warren said he was very proud of the changes and challenged the new board members to make as many or more improvements. Will Pike congratulated the new board members and expressed how it was very different and challenging when on the board. He said he hoped the board would find it worthwhile to continue with the new middle school. Mr. Pike thanked everyone who voted. He went on to thank all staff for the experiences he had while on the board. He said it was a labor of love and was happy with the areas that had been improved. Mr. Pike thanked Dr. McGloin and all his fellow board members, he wished the new board members good luck. John Gehman spoke about his experiences in his twenty years of being on the board. Mr. Gehman said how he found his time on the board personally rewarding and he thanked everyone for giving him the opportunity. He also thanked the staff and Superintendent. Kerry Drake said it was a pleasure serving with the board members who are leaving and wished them well. Dr. Drake thanked everyone who came out to vote and spoke about his experience during the election. He thanked the public for coming to the meetings and their deep interest in the community. Mike Elliott spoke about the board working together. He said he believed everyone wanted what was best for the community. He thanked Will Pike, John Gehman and Jon Warren for all their hard work. Mr. Elliott was hopeful that the board would continue to work together to accomplish great things. John Farris congratulated the new board members and said he was looking forward to working together. Dr. Farris thanked Will Pike, John Gehman and Jon Warren for all of their help and support. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jonathan A. Warren, seconded by Mike W. Elliott that the meeting be adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Motion carried; all voted aye. Sandra M. Kassel, Board Secretary

ATTACHMENT B

UPPER PERKIOMEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 2229 E. Buck Road

Pennsburg, PA 18073

SPECIAL MEETING November 21, 2017

CALL TO ORDER

The Special Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Upper Perkiomen School District was called to order by President John L. Farris at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Perkiomen Education Center with the following people attending: Mike W. Elliott, Raeann B. Hofkin, Wilfred E. Pike, Joan T. Smith (phoned-in), John L. Farris, John L. Gehman, Jonathan A. Warren, and Kerry A. Drake. Administration in attendance were: Alexis McGloin, EdD., Sandra M. Kassel, Ashley Kitten and Andrea Farina, EdD. Others in attendance were: Michael Kristofco, Dyan Hipszer, Ed Walczak, Hope Manion and Judith Maginnis.

The purpose of the meeting was to elect a new School Board member to replace Kimberly A. Baccari who resigned. INTERVIEWS OF PROSPECTIVE BOARD MEMBER

Three individuals that expressed interest in the position, completed an application, and were available for the special meeting were interviewed by the Board. The three individuals were as follows: Ed Walczak, Hope Manion and Judith Maginnis.

The candidates were asked a question by each board member and given time to answer.

ACTION ITEM A. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER Wilfred E. Pike nominated Judith Maginnis. Raeann B. Hofkin nominated Ed Walczak Motion by Raeann B. Hofkin, seconded by John L. Gehman to close the nominations. Motion carried; all voted aye. Dr. Farris called for a Roll Call Vote: Elliott – Judith Maginnis, Hofkin – Ed Walczak, Pike – Judith Maginnis, Smith – Judith Maginnis, Farris – Judith Maginnis, Gehman – Judith Maginnis, Warren – Judith Maginnis, Drake – Judith Maginnis. By majority vote Judith Maginnis was appointed to replace Kimberly A. Baccari. OATHS OF OFFICE Oath of Office was administered by Notary Public Diane Hipszer to Judith S. Maginnis.

The meeting was adjourned.

Sandra M. Kassel, Board Secretary

ATTACHMENT G Upper Perkiomen School District BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

MEETING DATES for 2018 REGULAR MEETINGS

7:00pm

EDUCATION CENTER Multi-Purpose Room

(2nd Thursday)

BOARD WORKSHOPS

6:30 p.m.

EDUCATION CENTER Multi-Purpose Room

(4th Thursday) January 11 January 25

February 8 February 22

March 8 March 22

April 12 April 26

May 10 May 24

June 14 June 28

August 9 August 23

September 13 September 27

October 11 October 25

November 8 (No November Meeting)

December 3 (1st Monday)

Reorganization Meeting Only (No December Meeting)

December 6

Submitted by Sandra Kassel Board Secretary

December 4, 2017

BUSINESS REPORTS

A. FINANCIAL REPORTS

Due to the date of December's meeting, November's reports will be

included with December's reports in the January agenda.

B. BILLS

1. General Expenses

2. Capital Expenses

C. PER CAPITA EXONERATIONS

1- 5

6-7

8 -17

ATTACHMENT H

3aprpt03.p 24-4

05.17.10.00.00

Check# Payee Key Payee Name

CAPPJ PENNSYLVANIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Opper Perkiomen, PA

CAPITAL PROJECTS - 12/4/17

! Check Date Check Amount

134 BRESLIN 000 BRESLIN RlDYARD FADERO AR R 11/07/2017 SH,607.95

135 MCCD - COOO MCCD - CLEAN to/ATER fUND R 11/07/2017 $500.00

136 D'KUY ENOOO D'HUY E:NG!N!::ERING, me. R 11/14/2017 $26,000.37

137 WASTE: Ml\000 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF PA R 11/14/2017 S50.00

138 BORO CONOOO BORO CONSTRUCTION R 11/28/2017 SS?.2,080.10

139 FREY WTOOO l"REY LUTZ CORPORATTOII R ll/28/2017 $23,949.00

140 AL.RAREl,1,000 ALBARELl. ELECTRIC, rnc R 12/04/2017 $307,279.76

141 BORO CONOOO bORO CONSTl<UCTION R 12/04/2017 $2,371,815.00

142 DA\/10 BLOOO DAI/JD BLACKMORE & ASSOClA R 12/04/2017 S394.00

14 3 FREY LUTOOO FREY LUTZ CORPORATION R 12/04/20!7 S16, 150.50

!lumber Of Chee-ks: 10 S3,312,�26.&8

CPl 7 PENNSYLVANIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Cash Posting

Date

11/07/20!"7

11/07/2017

ll/14/2017

11/14/2017

ll /28/2017

ll/�8/�017

12/04/2017

12/04/2017

12/04/?017

12/04/2017

101 D' HUY ENOOO D' HUY ENGINEERING, me. R 12/04/2017 S55,055.50 12/04/2017

Number Of Ch�cks:

Total Checks:

Totals:

11

�

C,'>.PPJ

CPI 7

sss,oss.so

$3,367, 88?.. 18

Total $$

$3,312,826.&8

S55,055.50

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11/30/ 17

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