PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Brodheadsville, PA 18322 BOARD OF EDUCATION June 27, 2013 Table of Contents Pages Agenda .......................................................................................................................2-6 Minutes .....................................................................................................................7-21 Treasurer’s Report .....................................................................................................22-25 Administrative Enrollment............................................................................................................26 Policy Revisions...................................................................................................27-36 Personnel and General Administration ................................................................37-38 Professional, Support & Pupil Personnel Services ..............................................39-41 Curriculum & Staff Development ........................................................................42-48 Elementary Divisions ...........................................................................................49-51 Business Management .........................................................................................52-65 1
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PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Brodheadsville, PA 18322
BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 27, 2013
Table of Contents Pages
Agenda .......................................................................................................................2-6 Minutes .....................................................................................................................7-21 Treasurer’s Report .....................................................................................................22-25 Administrative Enrollment............................................................................................................26 Policy Revisions...................................................................................................27-36 Personnel and General Administration ................................................................37-38 Professional, Support & Pupil Personnel Services ..............................................39-41 Curriculum & Staff Development........................................................................42-48 Elementary Divisions...........................................................................................49-51 Business Management .........................................................................................52-65
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PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322
BOARD OF EDUCATION June 27, 2013 District Administrative/Curriculum Center – 8:00 p.m.
A G E N D A 1.0 CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Thomas Murphy, President
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance 1.2 Moment of Silence
1.3 Welcome to those in attendance 1.4 Roll Call: Ms. Linda Zeliznik, School Board Recorder 1.5 Notification of Executive Session
1.5.1 June 27, 2013: Personnel – Employee issues including, but not limited to,
performance and/or discipline; Negotiations; and Legal Issues. 1.5.2 June 17, 2013 – Personnel – Employee performance.
6.2.2 First Reading* 6.2.2.1 Policy No. 113.2. Behavior Support 6.2.2.2 Policy No. 218. Student Discipline 6.2.2.3 Policy No. 218.1. Weapons 6.2.2.4 Policy No. 218.2. Terroristic Threats/Acts 6.2.2.5 Policy No. 222. Tobacco Use 6.2.2.6 Policy No. 226.1. Video Surveillance/Recordings 6.2.2.7 Policy No. 227. Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia 6.2.2.8 Policy No. 323. Tobacco Use 6.2.2.9 Policy No. 351. Drug, Alcohol and Substance Abuse 6.2.2.10 Policy No. 805. Emergency Preparedness 6.2.2.11 Policy No. 904. Public Attendance at School Events 6.2.2.12 Policy No. 909. Municipal Government Relations
* These policies will be recommended for approval at the August 8th Board Meeting.
6.3 Other
6.3.1 Request Board approval for homebound instruction (per Board policy, re-evaluation will be done in 90 days) 6.3.1.1 Pleasant Valley High School
Student No. Reason HB051713ST-H Medical, retroactive to May 17, 2013 HB053113FJ-H Medical, retroactive to May 31, 2013
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6.3.2 Noteworthy Information, Accomplishments and Events
6.3.3 Gifts/Donations
6.4 Personnel and General Administration – Mr. Anthony A. Fadule (pages 37-38)
6.4.1 Hiring of Personnel 6.4.1.1 Support Staff 6.4.1.2 Professional Staff 6.4.1.3 Administration
6.4.2 Leaves of Absence 6.4.2.1 Leaves Without Pay
6.4.3 Other 6.4.3.1 Approval of Employee Handbooks for 2013-14 6.4.3.2 Act 93/Central Office Agreements
6.4.4 Resignations 6.4.5 Retirement
6.5 Professional, Support & Pupil Personnel Services – Mr. Christopher Fisher (pages 39-41)
6.5.1 For Approval 6.5.1.1 Request approval of the 2013-14 Athletics/Activities Handbook 6.5.1.2 Resignation of Science Olympiad Advisor for 2013-14 6.5.1.3 Resignation of Volunteer Football Coach for 2013-14 6.5.1.4 Intramural Advisor for 2012-13 Summer Program 6.5.1.5 2013-14 Assistant Coaching Positions 6.5.1.6 2013-14 Volunteer Coaching Position 6.5.1.7 2013-14 Co-curricular Advisor Positions
6.5.2 Informational
6.5.2.1 District Events
6.5.3 Special Education: Ms. Ellen McMasters, Ms. Cheryl Caines, Ms. Diane Siani
6.5.4 Transportation Liaison/Asst. Custodial: Mr. Anthony Pierri 6.5.5 Building & Grounds: Mr. Mark Meinhart 6.5.6 Technology Systems: Mr. Rocco Seiler
6.5.7 Custodial/Warehouse: Mr. Howard Scott
6.5.8 Facilities: Mr. Christopher Fisher
6.5.8.1 Facility Use Requests (3)
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6.5.9 Cafeteria Services: Ms. Bonnie Grammes
6.5.9.1 Participation Report
6.6 Curriculum/Staff Development – Ms. Carole Geary (pages 42-48) 6.6.1 Informational 6.6.2 Request for Approval
6.6.2.1 Step by Step Learning Contract (per attached) 6.6.2.2 Permission to discard textbooks from PVI (per attached list)
6.6.3 Mathematics: Mr. Kenneth Newman 6.6.4 Reading: Ms. Keri Ramsay
6.6.5 Technology Services/Pleasant Valley Cyber Academy: Dr. Lee Lesisko 6.6.6 Title I and Title II
6.7 Elementary Divisions (pages 49-51)
6.7.1 Pleasant Valley Intermediate School: Mr. Todd VanNortwick, Mr. Douglas Palmieri 6.7.1.1 Informational
6.7.2 Pleasant Valley Elementary School: Mr. Joshua Krebs, Mr. Roger Pomposello
6.7.2.1 Informational
6.7.3 Polk Elementary School: Ms. Erica Walters 6.7.3.1 Informational
6.8 Pleasant Valley Middle School: Mr. Howard Drake, Ms. Josephine Dyett-Fields
6.9 Pleasant Valley High School: Mr. John Gress, Mr. Robert Hines, Ms. Tresa Malligo
6.10 Business Management: Ms. Susan Famularo (pages 52-65)
6.10.1 Requests for approval 6.10.1.1 Recommend insurance providers for the 2013-14 fiscal year as listed 6.10.1.2 Cafeteria accounts payable for May 2013; Bills payable for May 2013 6.10.1.3 Request establishment of the student activity account as listed 6.10.1.4 Recommend payment from the PVHS Courtyard Garden Account as
listed
6.10.2 Informational 6.10.2.1 Student Activity Accounts 6.10.2.2 District Investment Report
6.11 Other
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7.0 SOLICITOR – Mr. Daniel Corveleyn/Mr. Gerard Geiger 8.0 PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DIRECTORS 9.0 PLEASANT VALLEY CITIZENS 10.0 OTHER 11.0 ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Meeting: Building & Grounds Meeting: Monday, July 15, 2013 Board Meeting: Thursday, July 18, 2013 @ 8:00 PM
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PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting
June 13, 2013
Excellence in Education: A Community Commitment
The regular meeting of the Pleasant Valley School District Board of Education was called to order by President Thomas Murphy on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 8:04 p.m. President Murphy welcomed those present, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. The meeting was held in the Pleasant Valley School District Administration Offices, Brodheadsville, PA.
ROLL CALL School Board Attendees
Thomas Murphy, President Susan Kresge, Vice President James Spinola, Treasurer
Russell Gould H. Charles Hoffman MiChelle Palmer
Dominick Sacci Steven Borger
Absentees Harvey Frable Administration Attendees
Dr. Arnold, Mr. Fadule, Ms. Geary, Ms. Famularo, Ms. Zeliznik, Mr. C. Fisher, Ms. Grammes, Mr. Gress, Mr. Newman
School Solicitor Mr. Gerard Geiger
President Thomas Murphy announced Notification of Executive Sessions as follows: June 13, 2013: Personnel – Employee issues including, but not limited to, performance and/or
discipline; Negotiations; and Legal Issues. May 23, 2013 (following the meeting): Personnel – Employee issues including, but not limited to,
performance and/or discipline; Negotiations; and Legal Issues. MEETING PROCEDURES: President Murphy referred to the agenda that was available to everyone present and to the meeting procedures that were attached. Presentations: Kim Gear – American Heart Association Ms. Gear presented the Gold Level Fit Friendly Worksite Award to the Pleasant Valley School District for supporting the American Hearth Association’s mission to promote heart health through providing a healthy environment for employees. The award was presented to Dr. Arnold and Ms. Grammes. Dr. Arnold thanked Ms. Grammes and the PVSD Wellness Committee for spearheading the programs that led to our school district winning the award. Good News – PVHS Ms. Nicole Sarwar, Student Representative, thanked the Board and administration for giving her the opportunity to serve as the Board’s student rep and to experience what it takes to be a Board member who must make decisions regarding our students, staff and community. Mr. Murphy presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Sarwar for her dedicated service as the Board’s student representative. Mr. Gress introduced the Salutatorian of the PVHS Class of 2013, Brandon L. Burger, and the Valedictorian of the PVHS Class of 2013, Evan B. Shibley. Each student thanked the school district and
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Board for the opportunities available to them at PV as they strove to achieve their academic goals. Dr. Arnold read a resolution regarding each student and asked the Board for approval. He then provided Mr. Murphy and Mr. Gress with plaques that memorialized the students earning valedictorian and salutatorian status and those plaques were presented to each recipient. Susan Kresge motioned; seconded by Dominick Sacci, to approve the Proclamation of Recognition Honoring Brandon L. Burger as Salutatorian for the Pleasant Valley High School Class of 2013 as per the attached copy. ROLL CALL: 8-0 Carried
Susan Kresge motioned; seconded by James Spinola, to approve the Proclamation of Recognition Honoring Evan B. Shibley as Valedictorian for the Pleasant Valley High School Class of 2013 as per the attached copy. ROLL CALL: 8-0 Carried
PLEASANT VALLEY CITIZENS: None OTHER: None SECRETARY’S REPORT: Ms. Linda Zeliznik, Board Recorder Susan Kresge motioned; seconded by Dominick Sacci, to approve the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, May 23, 2013 as per the attached copy: VOICE VOTE 7-0-1 Carried Abstaining from vote: J. Spinola Reason: Absent from meeting Abstention Memorandum is attached
TREASURER’S REPORT: Mr. James Spinola Russ Gould motioned; seconded by H. Charles Hoffman, to approve the Accounts Payable 5/1/13–5/31/13 (Manual Checks) on page 22; Accounts Payable 6/1/13–6/13/13 on pages 23-28; Trial Balance/Financial Statement on pages 29-36; Asset Cost Summary on page 37 and the Condensed Board Summary/Expenditures-Revenues on pages 38-44 as per the attached copies: ROLL CALL: 8-0 Carried
OLD BUSINESS: Solicitor: M Daniel Corveleyn, Esq. / Gerard Geiger, Esq. No report OTHER No reports NEW BUSINESS: Monroe Career and Technical Institute: Dominick Sacci No report Colonial Intermediate Unit 20: Mr. Thomas Murphy No report
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PSBA Liaison Report: Ms. Susan Kresge No report ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Dr. Douglas Arnold Enrollment - No report Policy Revisions Second Reading* Policy No. 302. Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Policy No. 308. Employment Contract/Board Resolution Policy No. 312. Performance Assessment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent These policies will be recommended for approval at the June 27, 2013 Board meeting.
Other Dominick Sacci motioned; seconded by Susan Kresge, to approve the following items #6.3.1-#6.3.5: #6.3.1. Hire the firm of Newman, Williams, Mishkin, Corveleyn, Wolfe, and Ferrara as solicitor for the 2013-14 school year at an annual retainer of $20,000 (no change from 2012-13) and an hourly rate of $160 for services not covered by the retainer. #6.3.2 Utilize the services of the Levin Legal Group for the 2013-14 school year at an hourly rate not to exceed $180.00/hr. (No change from 2012-13.) #6.3.3 Utilize the services of the law firm of Sweet, Stevens, Katz and Williams, LLP for the 2013-14 school year at an hourly rate not to exceed $185.00/hr. (No change from 2012-13.) #6.3.4. Utilize the services of the law firm of King, Spry, Herman, Freund and Faul, LLC for the 2013-14 school year at an hourly rate not to exceed $175.00/hr. (No change from 2012-13.) #6.3.5 Utilize the services of the Bollinger Law Firm, LLC for the 2013-14 Approval was granted for the school year at an hourly rate not to exceed $225/hr. (No change from 2012-13.) ROLL CALL: 7-1 Carried Voting ‘NO’: J. Spinola
Susan Kresge motioned; seconded by H. Charles Hoffman to approve the 2013-14 PVSD K-12 Student-Parent Handbook. ROLL CALL: 8-0 Carried
Susan Kresge motioned; seconded by Dominick Sacci, to approve the Resolution for the Proposed Restated Monroe Career and Technical Institute Articles of Agreement June 2013 per the attached (pages 45-58) ROLL CALL: 6-2 Carried Voting ‘NO’: T. Murphy, J. Spinola
Noteworthy Accomplishments and Events/Gifts/Donations Ms. Linda Koehler, Times News reporter, reported on Polk Elementary student, Ariana Bass,
who set a goal to raise $400 for the tornado victims. She actually raised $430 to date and will be collecting until the last day of school.
The Penny Wars at PVE raised a large amount of money for various charities. The PVHS Music Honor Society induction took place last Thursday. Our Denim Days this year raised over $10,500 for various charities, not counting June.
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PV MCTI student, Mason Silfee, is attending the 2013 National Leadership and SkillsUSA Conference to compete in the area of architectural drafting.
$2,500 was received from FEMA for damages sustained by our school district as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Ms. Monica Kotzmann was commended for her efforts in helping to secure these funds.
Graduation is scheduled for tomorrow evening. All are invited to attend Personnel and General Administration: Mr. Anthony Fadule Susan Kresge motioned; seconded by Dominick Sacci, to approve item #6.4.2.1 as follows: 6.4.2.1 The Memorandum of Understanding between the Pleasant Valley School District and Act 93
Administration. ROLL CALL: 7-1 Carried Voting ‘No’: J. Spinola
Dominick Sacci motioned; seconded by Susan Kresge, to approve items #6.4.1, #6.4.3, #6.4.4 and #6.4.5 on the Personnel Report and items #6.4.6-#6.4.8 on Addendum #1 with the following revisions noted: Item #6.4.6.1.3.1 is retroactive to June 12, 2013; Item #6.4.6.2.2 effective 8/27/2013 and #6.4.6.2.3 is a Level II. Report is as follows: 6.4 Personnel and General Administration June 13, 2013
6.4.1 Hiring of Personnel (The hiring of all personnel is pending receipt of all required paperwork) 6.4.1.1 Support Staff
6.4.1.1.1 Summer Maintenance The following individual was approved for the position of summer maintenance, at an hourly rate of $9.38, effective on or about June 17, 2013: 6.4.1.1.1.1 Dickson Borger
6.4.1.1.2 Substitutes 6.4.1.1.2.1 Carl Lacey - Custodian
6.4.1.1.3 Transfers 6.4.1.1.3.1 Thomas Campanaro was approved for transfer
from the position of maintenance/warehouse worker to the position of custodian at Pleasant Valley High School, retroactive to May 28, 2013.
6.4.3 Leaves of Absence
6.4.3.1 Child Bearing/Child Rearing Leave 6.4.3.1.1 Nicole Anderton, PVMS teacher, was approved for an
extension of Child Rearing Leave, effective May 16, 2013 through the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year.
6.4.3.2 Family and Medical Leave 6.4.3.2.1 Elaine Adams, PVHS full-time paraprofessional associate,
was approved for Family and Medical Leave, as per Board policy, for five (5) days, effective May 13, 2013 through May 17, 2013.
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6.4.3.3 Leave without Pay (Employees are responsible for the payment of any benefits the school district provides during the period of leave.): 6.4.3.3.1 Mary Bianco, PVHS part-time paraprofessional associate,
was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one-half (.5) day, effective May 29, 2013.
6.4.3.3.2 Jane Cadotte, PVMS monitor, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective June 3, 2013.
6.4.3.3.3 Brigitte Endrulat, PVE part-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective May 15, 2013.
6.4.3.3.4 Jennifer Esposito, PVI part-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1)day, effective May 21, 2013.
6.4.3.3.5 Desiree Kresge, Polk teacher, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective April 8, 2013.
6.4.3.3.6 Kerri Lherisson, PVMS part-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective June 7, 2013.
6.4.3.3.7 Denise Linkhorst, PVE teacher, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective May 23, 2013.
6.4.3.3.8 Karina Loffio, PVE part-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective May 20, 2013.
6.4.3.3.9 Heather Mostosky, PVI part-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective May 20, 2013.
6.4.3.3.10 Debra Munoz, PVMS monitor, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one-half (.5) day, effective May 23, 2013.
6.4.3.3.11 Michael Sarnelli, security officer, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective June 4, 2013.
6.4.3.3.12 Catherine Schaffner, PVE part-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective May 20, 2013.
6.4.3.3.13 Marie Sottile, PVMS secretary, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for the following days: one-half (.5) day on May 10, 2013 and one-half (.5) day on May 24, 2013.
6.4.3.3.14 Amanda Strish, PVE teacher, was approved to rescind her previously approved unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective May 31, 2013.
6.4.4 Resignation Approval was granted to accept the letter of resignation from the following employee: 6.4.4.1 Carolyn McCormick, PVI reading specialist, effective the conclusion of
the 2012-2013 school year. 6.4.5 Retirement
Approval was granted to accept the letters of retirement from the following employees:
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6.4.5.1 Howard Drake, PVMS principal, effective July 19, 2013. 6.4.5.2 Cynthia Johnson, PVHS full-time paraprofessional associate, effective
June 3, 2013.
6.4 Personnel and General Administration – Addendum #1 June 13, 2013 6.4.6 Hiring of Personnel (The hiring of all personnel is pending receipt of all required
paperwork) 6.4.6.1 Support Staff
6.4.6.1.1 The following individual was approved for the position of summer computer technician at an hourly rate of $10.47, effective on or about June 17, 2013: 6.4.6.1.1.1 Charles Tomori
6.4.6.1.2 ESEA Title I Summer School The following individuals were approved for the position of paraprofessional associate for the ESEA Title I Summer School at Pleasant Valley Elementary School at a weekly wage of $360:
a. Annamarie Bauer b. Christine Finelli c. Kim Karaman d. MaryAnn Kohberger e. Susan Marcin f. Catherine Schaffner g. Lynn Walling
retroactive to June 12, 2013 6.4.6.2 Professional Staff
The following individual was approved for hire effective the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year: 6.4.6.2.1 Pleasant Valley Intermediate School
6.4.6.2.1.1 Kevin Scanlon MS + 54, Step 5 BS, Marketing Salary=$62,700 BA, Psychology Kings College MS, Counseling University of Scranton (Replacement school counselor for Lauren Churchill)
6.4.6.2.2 Pleasant Valley High/Middle School The following Part-Time Level II professional staff was approved for an increase in percentage of time utilized effective 8/27/2013 as noted below: 6.4.6.2.2.1 James Shoopack, Spanish teacher, from 53% to
64%. (His 2013-2014 school year assignment remains at PVMS).
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6.4.6.2.2.2 Valerie Seligman, German teacher, from 53% to 90%. (Her 2013-2014 school year assignment will change from PVMS to PVMS/PVHS).
6.4.6.2.3 Demotion The following professional staff individual was approved for a demotion from full-time to part-time Level II (53%): 6.4.6.2.3.1 Sally Drosnock, business/computer information
technology teacher. (Her 2013-2014 school year assignment will change from PVHS to PVMS).
6.4.7 Leaves of Absence 6.4.7.1 Child Bearing/Child Rearing
6.4.7.1.1 Ann Quinn-May, PVE part-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for child bearing/child rearing leave, effective August 27, 2013 through the conclusion of the 1st semester of the 2013-2014 school year.
6.4.7.2 Family and Medical Leave 6.4.7.2.1 Richard Hicks, PVI head custodian, was approved for Family and
Medical Leave, as per School Board policy, for forty-four (44) days, effective July 15, 2013 through September 13, 2013.
6.4.7.2.2 Cynthia Johnson, PVHS full-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for Family and Medical Leave, as per School Board policy, for forty-seven (47) days, effective March 20, 2013 through May 3, 2013 and May 7, 2013 through June 3, 2013.
6.4.7.2.3 Desiree Kresge, Polk teacher, was approved for Family and Medical Leave, as per School Board policy, for forty-four (44) days, effective April 15, 2013 through the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year.
6.4.7.2.4 Joy La-Badie, Security Officer, was approved for Family and Medical Leave, as per School Board policy, for twenty-eight (28) days, effective May 28, 2013 through July 5, 2013.
6.4.7.2.5 Edward Lauritsen, PVHS full-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for an extension of his intermittent Family and Medical Leave for twenty-nine (29) days, effective for the following days: March 7, 8, 14 (.5), 15, 18, 20 (.5), 25 (.5), April 2, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 23, 24, 29, 30, May 1 (.5), 2 (.5), 3, 6, 7, 8 (.5), 10, 14 (.5) 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, (.5), 2013.
6.4.7.2.6 Diane Wicknick, PVE custodian, was approved for to withdraw her previously approved Family and Medical Leave for June 21, 2013 through August 1, 2013.
6.4.7.3 Leave without Pay (Employees are responsible for the payment of any benefits the district provides during the period of leave.): 6.4.7.3.1 Robin Bok, PVMS full-time paraprofessional associate, was
approved for unpaid leave of absence for one-half (.5) day, effective June 11, 2013.
6.4.7.3.2 Deana Burger, PVE full-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective June 3, 2013.
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6.4.7.3.3 Lorraine Danny, PVE monitor, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective June 4, 2013.
6.4.7.3.4 Gina DeVito Curry, PVMS cafeteria worker, was approved for unpaid leave of absence, effective May 22, 2013 through June 13, 2013.
6.4.7.3.5 Brigitte Endrulat, PVE part-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective June 12, 2013.
6.4.7.3.6 Dolores George, PVI part-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective June 4, 2013.
6.4.7.3.7 Tina Keppel, Polk part-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one-half (.5) day, effective June 6, 2013.
6.4.7.3.8 Linda Kosakowski, Polk part-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for two (2) days, effective June 10 and 11, 2013.
6.4.7.3.9 Aileen Reid, PVE monitor, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for the following two days: May 29, 2013 and June 5, 2013.
6.4.7.3.10 Connie Saba, PVE full-time paraprofessional associate, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one-half (.5) day, effective May 31, 2013.
6.4.7.3.11 Lynn Sherry, PVMS monitor, was approved for unpaid leave of absence for one (1) day, effective June 6, 2013.
6.4.8 Resignation Approval was granted to accept the letter of resignation from the following employee: 6.4.8.1 David Webb, PVI 5th grade teacher, effective the conclusion of the 2012-2013
school year. ROLL CALL: 8-0 Carried All items except #6.4.6.2.1.1 7-1 Carried Voting ‘No’ to item #6.4.6.2.1.1 - J. Spinola Abstaining from vote on #6.4.7.2.3 and #6.4.3.3.5 – S. Kresge Reason: Relative Abstaining from vote on item #6.4.1.1.1 – S. Borger Reason: No relation, but did not want confusion with the last name being spelled the same Abstention Memorandums are attached
Professional and Support Services; Mr. Christopher J. Fisher Susan Kresge motioned; seconded by James Spinola, to approve items #6.5.1 on the Professional and Support Services Report and item #6.5.10 on Addendum #2 as follows: Professional, Support, & Pupil Personnel Services Principal of Health & Physical Education June 13, 2013
6.5.1 For Approval
6.5.1.1 Polk Parent Volunteer Ms. Janet Dooner 6.5.1.2 Polk Parent Volunteer - Ms. Robin Getz
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6.5.1.3 2013-2014 Fall Assistant Coaching Position 6.5.1.3.1 Varsity Golf - Mr. Paul Evans
6.5.1.4 2013-2014 Winter Head Coaching Positions 6.5.1.4.1 Boys’ Basketball - Mr. Ken Piontkowski 6.5.1.4.2 Girls’ Basketball - Ms. Nadia Gauronsky 6.5.1.4.3 Wrestling -
6.5.1.5.1.1 Varsity - Mr. Anthony Chupa 6.5.1.5.1.2 JV - Mr. Matthew Gould 6.5.1.5.1.3 Freshman - Mr. John Gilbert 6.5.1.5.1.4 Jr. High - Mr. Thomas Kresge, Jr. 6.5.1.5.1.5 Jr. High - Mr. Dan Beck
6.5.1.5.2 Girls’ Basketball 6.5.1.5.2.1 Varsity - 6.5.1.5.2.2 JV - Mr. Matt Triolo 6.5.1.5.2.3 Freshman - 6.5.1.5.2.4 Jr. High - Mr. Greg Duff 6.5.1.5.2.5 Jr. High -
6.5.1.5.3 Wrestling 6.5.1.5.3.1 Varsity - 6.5.1.5.3.2 JV - 6.5.1.5.3.3 Jr. High - 6.5.1.5.3.4 Jr. High -
6.5.1.6 2013-2014 Winter Volunteer Coaching Positions 6.5.1.6.1 Boys’ Basketball - Mr. Robert Madsen 6.5.1.6.2 Boy’s Basketball - Mr. Thomas Kresge, Sr.
6.5.1.7 2013-2014 Supplemental Advisors/Athletic Non-coaching Positions 6.5.1.7.1 Accompanist - 6.5.1.7.2 Advanced Placement - Ms. Sheri Fallon 6.5.1.7.3 Art Club – M. S. - Ms. Robin Feerrar 6.5.1.7.4 Builder’s Club - 6.5.1.7.5 Chess Club - Ms. Vanessa Fego 6.5.1.7.6 Chorus Ensemble – M.S. - 6.5.1.7.7 Class Advisor–Freshman - 6.5.1.7.8 Class Advisor–Sophomore - Ms. Suzanne Hunsicker 6.5.1.7.9 Class Advisor–Junior - Ms. Catherine Barrett 6.5.1.7.10 Class Advisor–Senior - Mr. Mark Tramontina 6.5.1.7.11 Class Advisor–Senior - Ms. Monica Tramontina
6.5.1.7.11.1 Split stipend 6.5.1.7.12 Computer Club – H.S. - Ms. Melissa Ruschak 6.5.1.7.13 Computer Club – M.S. - 6.5.1.7.14 Dance Club - 6.5.1.7.15 Debate Club - Ms. Barbara Arroyo 6.5.1.7.16 Diversity Club – H.S. - Ms. Melissa Dennis 6.5.1.7.17 Diversity Club – M.S. - Mr. James Shoopack 6.5.1.7.18 Drama Director – H.S. - Mr. Dan Mulligan 6.5.1.7.19 Drama Asst. Dir. – H.S. - Ms. Marcie Mulligan
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6.5.1.7.20 Drama Asst. Dir. – H.S. - Ms. Carol Ring 6.5.1.7.21 Drama Director – M.S. - Ms. Rollene Gougher 6.5.1.7.22 Drama Asst. Dir. – M.S. - Ms. April Kresge 6.5.1.7.23 Drama Set Design – M.S. - Ms. Robin Feerrar 6.5.1.7.24 Drama Director – PVI - 6.5.1.7.25 Drama Asst. Dir. – PVI - 6.5.1.7.26 Drama Director – Elem. - 6.5.1.7.27 Drama Asst. Dir. – Elem. - 6.5.1.7.28 Ecology Club – M.S. - Ms. Claudia Hill 6.5.1.7.29 Ecology Club – M.S. - Ms. Susan Pekala 6.5.1.7.30 Environthon Club - Ms. Maricatherine Garr 6.5.1.7.31 FBLA - Ms. Melissa Ruschak 6.5.1.7.32 Fly Tying – M.S. - Ms. Roxanne Altemose 6.5.1.7.33 GSA–H.S. - Ms. Lori Bettencourt 6.5.1.7.34 Guitar Club – H.S. - 6.5.1.7.35 Guitar Club – M.S. - 6.5.1.7.36 Honor Society – Art - Ms. Meghan Sobieski 6.5.1.7.37 Honor Society – Music - Mr. Jim DeVivo 6.5.1.7.38 Honor Society – Senior - 6.5.1.7.39 Honor Society – Junior - 6.5.1.7.40 Jazz Band Director – M.S. - Mr. John DeVivo 6.5.1.7.41 Jr. States of America - 6.5.1.7.42 Key Club - 6.5.1.7.43 Leo Club - Ms. Melissa Dennis 6.5.1.7.44 Literary Magazine - Ms. Bernadette Fierro 6.5.1.7.45 Mock Trial Advisor - Ms. Christina Novak 6.5.1.7.46 Mock Trial Asst. Adv. - Ms. Melissa Ruschak 6.5.1.7.47 Musical Director – H.S. - Mr. Dan Mulligan 6.5.1.7.48 Musical Asst. Dir. – H.S. - Ms. Marcie Mulligan 6.5.1.7.49 Musical Asst. Dir. – H.S. - Mr. John DeVivo 6.5.1.7.50 Musical Director – M.S. - Ms. Roxanne Scott 6.5.1.7.51 Musical Asst. Dir. – M.S. - Ms. Rollene Gougher 6.5.1.7.52 Musical Set Design – M.S. - Ms. Robin Feerrar 6.5.1.7.53 Musical Set Painter – H.S. - Ms. Susan McDermott 6.5.1.7.54 Newspaper Advisor – H.S. - Ms. Jackie Ludka 6.5.1.7.55 Newspaper Advisor – M.S. - 6.5.1.7.56 Odyssey of the Mind–Elem.- 6.5.1.7.57 Pep Band - 6.5.1.7.58 SADD - Ms. Shannon Mackes 6.5.1.7.59 SADD - Ms. Nadine Scheller
6.5.1.7.59.1 Split stipend 6.5.1.7.60 Scholastic Scrim. Adv. - Mr. Robert Young 6.5.1.7.61 Scholastic Scrim. Asst. - Ms. Sandy D’Agostino 6.5.1.7.62 Science Olympiad - Ms. Shannon Mackes 6.5.1.7.63 Sewing/Crochet – M.S. - 6.5.1.7.64 Show Choir - 6.5.1.7.65 Stage Manager – H.S. - Mr. Craig Morris 6.5.1.7.66 Stage Manager Asst. H.S. - Ms. Rachel Frable
6.5.1.7.68 Student Government–H.S. - Mr. Tim McCutchan 6.5.1.7.69 Student Government–M.S. - Ms. Linda Reborchick 6.5.1.7.70 Video Club - 6.5.1.7.71 Woodwind Ensemble M.S. - 6.5.1.7.72 World Language - Ms. Justine Curcio 6.5.1.7.73 Yearbook – H.S. - Ms. Philomena
Reduzzi 6.5.1.7.74 Yearbook – M.S. - Ms. Sandy D’Agostino 6.5.1.7.75 Yearbook – M.S. - Ms. Suzanne Hunsicker
6.5.1.7.75.1 Split stipend 6.5.1.8 Intramural advisors for 2013 summer programs
6.5.1.8.1 Intramural Basketball - Ms. Nadia Gauronsky 6.5.1.8.2 Intramural Basketball - Mr. Chris Jarrow 6.5.1.8.3 Tennis - Mr. Mark Allison 6.5.1.8.4 Tennis - Mr. RalphWeichand
Professional, Support, & Pupil Personnel Services Principal of Health & Physical Education – Addendum #2 June 13, 2013
6.5.10 2013-2014 Winter Head Coaching Position 6.5.10.1 Wrestling – Mr. Justin Micklos
ROLL CALL: 7-1 Carried on all items except #6.5.1.4 Voting ‘No’: S. Borger 5-3 Carried on item #6.5.1.4 Voting ‘No’: J. Spinola, R. Gould, S. Borger 6-2 Carried on item #6.5.10.1 Voting ‘No’: J. Spinola, S. Borger Abstaining from vote on item #6.5.1.5.1.2 – R. Gould Reason: Relative Abstention Memorandum is attached
Informational items: Metal Detector and District Events
Mr. Gould stated that he needed more information on some items to allow him to make a more informed decision.
Special Education: Ms. Ellen McMasters, Ms. Cheryl Caines, Ms. Diane Siani – No report Transportation Liaison/Asst. Custodial Supervisor: Mr. Anthony Pierri – No report Buildings and Grounds: Mr. Mark Meinhart – No report Technology Systems: Mr. Rocco Seiler – No report Custodial and Warehouse: Mr. Howard Scott – No report Food Services: Ms. Bonnie Grammes – No report
CURRICULUM AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Ms. Carole Geary Ms. Geary stated that she attended the MCTI awards ceremony at ESU last Thursday. A large number of PV students received certificates, certifications, and awards.
Dominick Sacci motioned; seconded by H. Charles Hoffman, to approve item #6.6.2 as follows: The purchase of new textbooks for PVI (list attached). To discard novels from PVMS that are in unusable/poor condition (list attached). ROLL CALL: 8-0 Carried
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Mathematics: Mr. Kenneth Newman – No report Reading: Ms. Keri Ramsay – No report Technology Services/Pleasant Valley Cyber Academy: Dr. Lee Lesisko- No report Title I and Title II: No report Elementary Divisions: No reports Pleasant Valley Middle School: Mr. H. Drake, Ms. J. Fields – No report. Pleasant Valley High School: Mr. John Gress, Mr. R. Hines, Ms. Tresa Malligo – No report. Business Manager: Ms. Susan Famularo/Ms. Monica Kotzmann Dominick Sacci motioned; seconded by James Spinola, to approve item #6.10.1.1 on the Business Report as follows: 6.10 Business Management June 13, 2013
6.10.1 Requests for approval 6.10.1.1 Approval was granted for the 2013-2014 General Fund Budget
be approved, calling for a tax levy of 146.016 mills in property tax and the Act 511 Earned Income Tax of 1% and Real Estate Transfer Tax of 1% (this represents a zero (0) mill, zero (0) % increase from last year’s budget).
ROLL CALL: 8-0 Carried
H. Charles Hoffman motioned; seconded by Steve Borger, to approve items #6.10.1.2 - #6.10.1.9 on the Business Report and item #6.10.2 on Addendum #1 as follows:
6.10.1.2 Approval was granted for the attached 2013 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion resolution. The maximum homestead assessment exclusion will be $3,127.00. The maximum farmstead assessment exclusion will be $3,127.00. The maximum homestead tax exclusion will be $456.54. The maximum farmstead tax exclusion will be $456.54.
6.10.1.3 In accordance with PA School code requirements, each year the Board of Education must review bonding figures and have them recorded in the minutes. The following are the positions affected and the corresponding bond amounts.
District Employees Board Treasurer $ 20,000 Business Manager 100,000 Superintendent 25,000 Blanket Policy (all other employees) 20,000
6.10.1.4 The following contracts were approved: 6.10.1.4.1 CSI. Cost: $620/annually (no increase from
last year). Preventative Maintenance
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6.10.1.4.2 CSI. Cost: $4,137 annually ($197 increase from last year). Preventative Maintenance Agreement for Pleasant Valley Elementary School. Fire Alarm, Intercom, Security, TV Distribution & Sound Systems. Effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
6.10.1.4.3 Lehigh Valley Zoo. Cost: $3,500. Field Trip for Pleasant Valley Intermediate School 5th grade on June 5, 2013.
6.10.1.4.4 Regina Sayles. Cost: $500. Musical School Assembly Performance on June 12, 2013 at Polk Elementary School.
6.10.1.4.5 Pennsylvania Department of Education – Bureau of Special Education School-Based Administrative Claiming Program (ACP).
6.10.1.5 Approval was granted for the worker’s compensation insurance with School District Insurance Consortium for the 2013-2014 school year at a cost of $450,262 for the Central Fund Contribution and $79,458 for the school district’s Self-Insured Retention. Total cost is $529,720 less 5% Certified Safety Committee discount $26,486, NET COST $503,234.
6.10.1.6 The following bid awards were approved.
Winter Athletic Supplies and Equipment Kelly’s Sports $1,928.30 Metuchen Center, Inc. 4,005.00 Passon’s 1,827.26 Riddell 472.50 Sportsman’s 468.69 Triple Crown Sports 1,785.20 Total $10,486.95
A complete tabulation is attached.
General Office Supplies Bye-Mo’r, Inc. $ 655.35
Kurtz Bros. 4,712.08 Phillips Supply Co. 688.84 Pyramid School Products 6,868.46 School Specialty Inc. 2,030.49
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W.B. Mason Co., Inc 4,316.46 Total $19,271.68
A complete tabulation is available in the Business Office.
6.10.1.7 Approval was granted by the Board to confirm the funding rate as
adopted by the Employee Benefit Trust of Eastern Pennsylvania (EBTEP) Board of Trustees for Pleasant Valley School District $1,348.46 per covered employee per month for the 2013-2014 school year.
6.10.1.8 Approval was granted for The Hoffman Agency, Inc. renewal of the Employee Theft, Employee Forgery or Alteration Bond covering the positions of Business Manager and Superintendent. Cost: $796.00.
6.10.1.9 Approval was granted to confirm the 2013-2014 monthly Self-Pay and *COBRA rates as listed below: Indemnity Program: Single $ 607.99
Husband & Wife $1,337.58 Parent & Child $1,094.38 Family $1,702.37 Parent & Children $1,276.78 Blue Care PPO: Single $ 592.79
Husband & Wife $1,304.14 Parent & Child $1,067.02 Family $1,659.81 Parent & Children $1,244.86 Dental: Single $ 25.75 Family $ 78.85 Vision: Single $ .70 Family $ 1.94 * A 2% surcharge will be added to the above rates for those individuals qualifying for purchase of insurance under COBRA rules.
6.10 Business Management - Addendum #1 June 13, 2013 6.10.2 Requests for approval
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6.10.2.1 Approval was granted for a purchase order to Quality Air Specialists, Inc. in the amount of $16,387.38 for the purchase of HVAC Air Filters for the 2013-2014 school year.
6.10.2.2 Approval was granted for the attached Waiver and Release for the removal of trees from the Pleasant Valley School District property.
Mr. Spinola commented that he is not in favor of the administrative fees added onto the Cobra rates.
ROLL CALL: 7-1 Carried Voting ‘No’ on item #6.10.1.9 – J. Spinola
Solicitor: Daniel Corveleyn, Esq. / Gerard Geiger, Esq. No report
Pleasant Valley School Directors: Mr. Borger commented on why he voted “no” to item #6.5.1.4. He stated that he would like more
information on these appointments and, although progress is being made with regard to processes and procedures, he still feels he needs to be more informed.
Mr. Gould commented that he also needed more information on this item before he could vote and hoped that there would be a solution in the near future.
Mr. Spinola stated that, if he is not comfortable with a decision, he would rather vote “no” than vote for something for which he is not comfortable.
Mr. Spinola stated that he attended the PVHS Academic Awards ceremony and was very impressed with regard to the scholarships that some of our students received and the success they have enjoyed. The Class of 2013 has really achieved great things with their accomplishments here at Pleasant Valley.
Pleasant Valley Citizens: None
Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, President Murphy asked for a motion to adjourn.
H. Charles Hoffman motioned; seconded by Susan Kresge, to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:44 p.m. VOICE VOTE Unanimously Carried
Respectfully submitted, Susan Famularo, Board Secretary Linda Zeliznik, Board Recorder
Next School Board Meeting: Date: June 27, 2013 Time: 8:00 PM Location: PVSD District Administration Offices
Grand Total 1 54 152 135 356 394 387 438 429 467 491 510 520 607 517 550 6008
IU Students in PVSD Blds
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PVSD Brick and Mortar
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No. 302 SECTION: ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES TITLE: EMPLOYMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT/ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ADOPTED: December 17, 1998 REVISED: November 16, 2006 October 22, 2009 February 9, 2012 June 27, 2013
PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
302. EMPLOYMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT/ASSISTANT
SUPERINTENDENT 1. Purpose SC 1001
The Board places the primary responsibility and authority for the administration of this school district in the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Therefore, the selection of a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent is critical to the effective leadership and management of the school district.
During the last year of the Superintendent’s term or any other time the position of Superintendent becomes vacant, the Board shall appoint a properly qualified Superintendent, by a majority vote of all members of the Board, and shall set the beginning salary and the term of office. Such term may be from three (3) to five (5) years beginning with the effective date of the appointment to office, and for which the appointed Superintendent shall enter into a written contract with the Board.
An Assistant Superintendent shall be appointed by a majority vote of all members of the Board upon nomination of the Superintendent. An Assistant Superintendent may serve through the term of the Superintendent or enter into a contract for a term of from three (3) to five (5) years.
SC 1073, 1077 At a regular Board meeting occurring at least 150 days prior to the expiration date of the Superintendent’s or an Assistant Superintendent’s term of office, the Board meeting agenda shall include an item requiring affirmative action by five (5) or more Board members to notify the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent that the Board intends to retain him/her for a further term of three (3) to five (5) years or that other candidates will be considered for the office. If the Board fails to take such action, the current Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent shall continue in office for a term similar in length to that which s/he is currently serving.
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SC 1079
Whenever the Board finds it impossible or impractical to immediately fill a vacancy in the office of Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, the Board may appoint an acting Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent to serve not longer than one (1) year from the time of appointment.
3. Guidelines Recruitment and Assessment of Candidates
The Board will actively seek candidates who meet the qualifications and requirements for the position of Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent. It may be aided in this task by:
1. A committee of Board members.
2. The services of professional consultants.
3. The counsel of the retiring Superintendent.
4. Input from present administrative staff.
The Board will seek applicants for the position of Assistant Superintendent by nomination of the Superintendent in conjunction with the process described above.
When undertaking a search to fill the position of Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, recruitment procedures shall be prepared in advance of the search and may include the following:
Pol. 104 1. Preparation of a written position description for the position, which is in accordance with requirements of federal and state laws and regulations.
SC 1002, 1003, 1078 Title 22 Sec. 49.41, 49.42
2. Preparation of written qualifications, in addition to applicable state requirements for all applicants.
3. Preparation of informative material describing the school district and its educational goals.
4. Solicitation of applications from a large enough geographical area to ensure a
range of backgrounds and experience.
5. Where feasible, the opportunity for applicants to visit the schools of the school district.
6. A screening process is established that ensures that the Board has an opportunity
to interview a sufficient number of finalist candidates so that an adequate range of choices is available for final selection.
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Pol. 104
Recruitment, screening and consideration of candidates shall be conducted in accordance with Board policy and state and federal law.
The Board shall determine, prior to its interviewing finalists, which expenses associated with such interviews will be reimbursed by the school district.
Pre-Employment Requirements
SC 111 Title 22 Sec. 8.1 et seq
23 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 6301 et seq
No candidate shall be employed until such candidate has complied with the mandatory background check requirements for criminal history and child abuse and the school district has evaluated the results of that screening process. Subsequent criminal infractions must be reported to the Board by the successful candidate.
SC 111 Each candidate, including each successful candidate, shall report, on the designated form, all arrests and convictions as specified on the form. Candidates shall likewise report arrests and/or convictions that occur subsequent to initially submitting the form. Failure to accurately report such arrests and convictions may subject the individual to denial of employment, termination if already hired, and/or criminal prosecution and/or professional discipline from other agencies and, if he/she is an employee of the school district, subject the individual to discipline, up to and including termination.
The Board will seek applicants for the position of Associate Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent by nomination of the Superintendent in conjunction with the process described above.
Pol. 314 After receiving a conditional offer of employment but prior to beginning employment, the candidate shall undergo medical examinations, as required by law.
SC 1073 Employment Contracts
No person may be employed as Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of this school district unless s/he has signed an employment contract with the Board expressly stating the terms and conditions of employment. The contract shall:
SC 1073.1, 1081, 1082 Pol. 312
1. Contain the mutual and complete agreement between the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent and the Board with respect to the terms and conditions of employment.
SC 1073.1, 1081, 1082 Pol. 003, 312
2. Consistent with state certification requirements, specify the duties, responsibilities, position description and performance expectation, including performance standards and assessments as required by law.
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SC 1075, 1077 3. Incorporate all provisions relating to compensation and benefits to be paid to or on behalf of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
SC 1073 4. Specify the term of employment and state that the contract shall terminate
immediately, except as otherwise provided by law, upon the expiration of the term unless the contract is allowed to renew automatically as required by law.
5. Specify the termination, buyout and severance provisions, including all
postemployment compensation and the period of time in which the compensation shall be provided. Termination, buyout and severance provisions may not be modified during the course of the contract or in the event a contract is terminated prematurely.
SC 1007, 1008 6. Contain provisions relating to outside work that may be performed, if any.
7. State that any modification to the contract must be in writing.
8. State that the contract shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth.
9. Limit compensation for unused sick leave in employment contracts for
Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent(s) who have no prior experience as a school district Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent to the maximum compensation for unused sick leave under the school district’s administrative compensation plan in effect at the time of the contract.
10. Limit transferred sick leave from previous employment to not more than thirty
(30) days for Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent(s) who have no prior experience as a school district Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
11. Specify postretirement benefits and the period of time in which the benefits shall
be provided.
SC 1418 Title 28 Sec. 23.43, 23.44, 23.45
42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq
After being offered the position of Superintendent, the successful candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination as required by law.
Any candidate’s misstatement of fact material to qualifications for employment or the determination of salary shall constitute grounds for dismissal by the Board.
SC 1004 Before entering the duties of office, the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent shall take and subscribe to the oath of office prescribed by statute.
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42 U.S.C. Sec. 653a
The school district shall submit a New Hire Report for each employee required to be reported by law.
Removal/Severance
SC 1080 2 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 551 et seq
A Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent may be removed from office and have their contracts terminated, after a hearing, by a majority vote of all members of the Board and in accordance with law. The Board shall publicly disclose at the next regularly scheduled meeting the removal from office of a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
SC 1073 Any negotiated severance of employment prior to the end of the term of the Superintendent’s or Assistant Superintendent’s specified contract term shall be limited to either:
1. The equivalent of one (1) year’s compensation and benefits due under the contract, if the severance agreement takes effect two (2) or more years prior to the end of the contract term; or
2. The equivalent of one-half (1/2) of the total compensation and benefits due
under the contract for the remainder of the term, if the severance agreement takes effect less than two (2) years prior to the end of the contract term.
Effective Date
This policy shall take effect on August 1, 2013.
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References:
School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 108, 111, 508, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1007, 1008,
Administrative employees who are certificated and who are covered by tenure law must have an employment contract or Board resolution that is in conformance with the School Code. Noncertificated and nontenured administrative employees are generally covered by an employment contract or Board resolution that sets forth certain elements considered essential. This policy establishes considerations for both categories.
2. Authority SC 406, 510, 1089, 1109.2, 1121
The Board has the authority under law to prescribe employment conditions for the personnel of the school district.
3. Guidelines SC 1101, 1121
It shall be the policy of the school district that all certified administrative employees execute a contract upon employment, which shall automatically renew itself each year unless stated otherwise or unless terminated by the certified administrator by written resignation presented sixty (60) days before resignation becomes effective, or by the Board by official written notice presented to the certified administrator and that said notice shall designate the cause for the termination and shall state that an opportunity to be heard shall be granted if the same certified administrator, within ten (10) days after receipt of the termination notice, presents a written request for such hearing. The contract shall specify those matters contained in statute for certificated administrative employees, consistent with this policy, and may include:
1. Compensation.
2. Term of employment and work period for which compensation will be paid.
3. Statement of fringe benefits.
4. Statement of seniority rights, if any.
SC 1108 Pol. 313
Temporary professional employees, upon attaining tenure status, shall sign a contract for professional employees.
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SC 510, 1089 Noncertificated administrative and support employees shall be employed through a
contract or Board resolution.
Willful misrepresentation of facts material to employment and determination of salary shall be considered cause for dismissal of the employee. The Board shall be notified promptly of any misunderstanding arising from the application of a given contract or resolution.
References: School Code – 24 PS. Sec. 406, 510, 1073, 1089, 1101, 1108, 1109.2, 1121 Board Policy – 313
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No. 312 SECTION: ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES TITLE: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT/ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ADOPTED: June 27, 2013
312. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT/ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
1. Authority SC 1073.1
The Board shall conduct a formal written performance assessment of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent annually as required by law. A timeframe for the assessment shall be included in the employment contract.
SC 1073.1 The employment contract shall include objective performance standards mutually agreed to in writing by the Board and the Superintendent or by the Board and the Assistant Superintendent. The objective performance standards may be based upon any or all of the following:
1. Achievement of annual measurable objectives established by the school district.
2. Achievement on Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests.
3. Achievement on Keystone Exams.
4. Student growth as measured by the Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System (PVAAS).
5. Attrition rates or graduation rates.
6. Financial management standards.
7. Standards of operational excellence.
8. Any additional criteria deemed relevant and mutually agreed to by the Board and
the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
SC 1073.1
The mutually agreed upon performance standards shall be posted on the school district website.
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SC 1073.1 Upon completion of the annual performance assessment, the date of the assessment
and whether or not the Superintendent and whether the Assistant Superintendent have met the agreed-upon objective performance standards shall be posted on the school district website.
References: School Code – 24 PS. Sec. 1073.1, 1080 Board Policy – 302
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6.4 Personnel and General Administration June 27, 2013 6.4.1 Hiring of Personnel (The hiring of all personnel is pending receipt of all required
paperwork) 6.4.1.1 Support Staff
6.4.1.1.1 Substitutes
6.4.1.1.1.1 Gigi Barton - Monitor
6.4.1.2 Professional Staff The following individual is recommended for hire effective the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year:
6.4.1.2.1 Pleasant Valley High School
6.4.1.2.1.1 Erica Muto MS + 6, Step 1 BS, Psychology Salary=$46,400 University of Scranton MS, Psychology Marywood University (Replacement school psychologist position for Jane Roberts)
6.4.1.3 Administration 6.4.1.3.1 Kenneth Newman is recommended for the position of Assistant to the Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, effective August 1, 2013 at an annual salary of $110,000, prorated. (Replacement assignment for Carole Geary) 6.4.1.3.2 Gayle Markowski is recommended for the position of Assistant Supervisor of Special Education, effective July 26, 2013 at an
annual salary of $72,500, prorated. (Replacement position for Ellen McMasters)
6.4.2 Leaves of Absence
6.4.2.1 Leave without Pay (Employees will be responsible for the payment of any benefits the district provides during the period of leave.): 6.4.2.1.1 Michael Sarnelli’s, security officer, previously approved leave of
absence should be amended to reflect the following days: one-half day (.5) day, March 20, 2013 and one-half (.5) day, March 21, 2013.
6.4.3 Other
6.4.3.1 Recommend approval of the Employee Handbooks for the Elementary Division, PVI, Middle School and High School for the 2013-2014 school year.
6.4.3.2 Act 93/Central Office Agreements 6.4.3.2.1 As per the Act 93 Administrative Agreement, Commissioned
Officers/Business Manager/Assistant to the Business Manager Administrative Agreement and Associate Superintendent Employment Contract, approval of the salaries of administrators,
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including merit awards for the 2013-2014 school year is requested.
6.4.3.2.2 Permission is requested for commissioned officers to teach college level courses and/or provide consulting services.
6.4.4 Resignation
Please accept the letters of resignation from the following employees: 6.4.4.1 Mary Bianco, PVHS part-time paraprofessional associate, effective June 14,
2013. Ms. Bianco shall remain on the substitute list for paraprofessional associate and teacher.
6.4.4.2 Katie Fry, PVE part-time paraprofessional associate, effective June 14, 2013. Ms. Fry shall remain on the substitute list for paraprofessional associate and teacher.
6.4.4.3 Elsa Henn, PVHS monitor, effective May 28, 2013.
6.4.5 Retirement Please accept the letters of retirement from the following employees: 6.4.5.1 Anthony A. Fadule, Assistant Superintendent, effective September 16, 2013. 6.4.5.2 Mark Liscinski, PVHS biology teacher, effective June 14, 2013.
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6.5 Professional, Support, & Pupil Personnel Services Principal of Health & Physical Education June 27, 2013 6.5.1 For Approval
6.5.1.1 Approval is requested for the 2013-2014 Athletic/Activities Handbook. 6.5.1.2 Please accept the resignation of Ms. Shannon Mackes as the Science Olympiad
Advisor for the 2013-2014 school year. 6.5.1.3 Please accept the resignation of Mr. Levi Biever as a volunteer football coach for
the 2013-2014 school year. 6.5.1.4 Intramural Advisor for the 2012-2013 Summer Program
6.5.1.5.1 Jr. High Football - Mr. Levi Biever 6.5.1.5.2 Jr. High Girls’ Basketball - Ms. Jill Yetter
6.5.1.6 2013-2014 Volunteer Coaching Position 6.5.1.6.1 Cross Country - Mr. Jeff Eberhardt
6.5.1.7 2013-2014 Co-curricular Advisor Positions 6.5.1.7.1 Class Advisor – Freshman - Ms. Patricia Gosselin 6.5.1.7.2 Computer Club (M.S.) - Ms. Terry McDermott 6.5.1.7.3 Guitar Club (M.S.) - Mr. Marc Fleming 6.5.1.7.4 Junior Honor Society - Ms. Lorrie Snyder 6.5.1.7.5 Junior Honor Society - Ms. Lauren Travis
6.5.1.7.5.1 Split stipend 6.5.1.7.6 PVI Drama Director - Ms. Nadine Snyder 6.5.1.7.7 PVI Asst. Drama Director - Mr. Evan Reese 6.5.1.7.8 Science Olympiad - Ms. Shannon Mackes 6.5.1.7.9 Science Olympiad - Mr. Patrick Murphy
6.5.1.7.9.1 Split stipend 6.5.1.7.10 Show Choir Director - Ms. Lois Mann
6.5.2 Informational 6.5.2.1 District Events – June 28 ~ July 18, 2013
Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11, 2013 o 7:30 am – 3:00 pm, PV Boys’ Basketball Camp @ High School (small)
Gym Monday, July 15 – Thursday, July 19, 2013
o 7:30 am – 12:00 pm – Lady Bears Basketball Camp @ High School (large) Gym
o 7:00 pm – Buildings and Grounds Meeting @ District Office Thursday, July 18, 2013
o 8:00 pm – Board of Education Meeting @ District Office
6.5.3 Special Education: Ms. Ellen McMasters, Ms. Cheryl Caines – No report
6.5.4 Transportation Liaison/Asst. Custodial: Mr. Anthony Pierri – No report
6.5.5 Buildings and Grounds: Mr. Mark Meinhart – No report
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6.5.6 Technology Systems: Mr. Rocco Seiler – No report
6.5.7 Custodial / Warehouse: Mr. Howard Scott – No report
6.5.8 Facilities: Mr. Christopher Fisher
6.5.8.1 Facility Use Requests: 3 6.5.8.1.1 Organization Ready Set Run / First Strides Facility Requested Outdoor School District Grounds Purpose Run/walk program Dates/Times Tuesdays, July 23 – October 5, 2013, 6:00-7:30 pm Requestor Trish D’Imperio / Alicia Shelkin Attendance 80 Tuition Fee by District Lease Agreement 6.5.8.1.2 Organization PV Cubs Facility Requested PV High School Stadium Purpose Football and Cheerleading Dates/Times Sundays, August 25, September 8, October 6, October 20,
October 27, and November 17, 2013, 7:30 am-7:00 pm
Requestor Rich Kiley Attendance 250 Tuition n/a Fee by District Class 3 – All Appropriate Fees Apply 6.5.8.1.3 Organization PVE Facility Requested High School New Auditorium Purpose Free Community Performance/Concert Dates/Times Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 4:30-7:30 pm Requestor Amy Boligitz Attendance 300-500 Tuition Free Fee by District Class 3 – All Appropriate Fees Apply
6.5.9 Cafeteria Services: Ms. Bonnie Grammes
6.5.9.1 Participation Report Lunch
2010 – 11
2010 – 11 Operating
Days
2011 – 12
2011 – 12 Operating
Days
2012 – 13
2012 – 13 Operating
Days August 5,221 2 2,542 1 10,318 4 September 59,392 20 57,893 20 51,468 19
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October 61,385 20 60,324 20 53,468 19 November 53,594 18 53,662 18 41,929 15 December 50,550 17 50,526 17 40,214 15 January 43,709 15 56,777 19 51,637 19 February 51,412 17 56,392 19 47,405 17 March 63,869 21 65,928 22 47,121 18 April 55,000 18 53,333 17 59,511 21 May 63,017 21 62,446 22 60,095 22 June 25,311 10 3,160 2 21,973 9 TOTAL 532,460 179 522,983 177 485,139 178
Al a Carte
2010 – 11 2010 – 11 Operating
Days
2011 – 12
2011 – 12 Operating
Days
2012 – 13
2012 – 13 Operating
Days August $3,615.05 2 $1,286.40 1 $6,739.60 4 September $44,726.85 20 $39,192.50 20 $37,633.90 19 October $45,413.70 20 $41,739.75 20 $38,316.85 19 November $38,603.10 18 $35,253.45 18 $30,055.15 15 December $36,672.40 17 $32,813.30 17 $27,983.05 15 January $31,148.35 15 $38,047.95 19 $36,523.65 19 February $36,419.00 17 $39,132.50 19 $33,217.65 17 March $46,560.65 21 $44,837.15 22 $32,789.10 18 April $40,440.20 18 $35,978.70 17 $42,530.20 21 May $44,583.15 21 $42,662.35 22 $42,740.35 22 June $12,509.60 10 $1,047.35 2 $14,228.75 9 TOTAL $380,692.05 179 $351,991.40 177 $342,758.25 178
Breakfast
2010 – 11 2010 – 11 Operating
Days
2011 – 12
2011 – 12 Operating
Days
2012 – 13
2012 – 13 Operating
Days August 0 0 0 0 52 3 September 5,973 14 7,187 20 6,500 19 October 10,323 20 10,908 20 9,521 19 November 9,848 18 10,304 18 7,787 15 December 9,228 17 9,443 17 7,785 15 January 7,112 14 10,054 19 9,405 18 February 8,519 16 10,728 19 9,251 17 March 16,947 18 20,496 22 9,775 17 April 10,581 18 10,923 17 15,966 21 May 12,683 21 13,632 22 14,350 22 June 4,603 10 816 2 5,515 10 TOTAL 95,817 166 104,491 176 95,907 176
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6.6 Curriculum/Staff Development June 27, 2013 6.6.1 Informational – No report. 6.6.2 Request for Approval
6.6.2.1 Approval is sought for the Step by Step Learning Contract for training and
services throughout the 2013-2014 school year in the amount of $300,000 to be paid out of the Accountability Block Grant.
6.6.2.2 Approval is sought for the discard of textbooks from PVI per attached list.
6.6.3 Mathematics – Mr. Kenneth Newman – No report.
6.6.4 Reading – Ms. Keri Ramsay – No report.
6.6.5 PVCA/Technology – Dr. Lee Lesisko – No report.
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Step By Step Learning, LLC Services Agreement
CONFIDENTIAL 6/18/2013 1 OF 5 INITIALS______
AGREEMENT made this ____ day of ____________, 2013, by and between Step By Step Learning, LLC, a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company, with offices in Whitehall, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter called “SBSL”, and Pleasant Valley School District hereinafter called “Client”. WHEREAS, SBSL will provide a Response to Intervention professional development model that requires that Client teachers and Administrators participate. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the premises herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the parties expressly intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows: 1. SBSL will provide services as listed in “Exhibit A”. 2. Client agrees that Client teachers trained on mCLASS®: DIBELS® Next will progress monitor each at risk student at a frequency of every week (7 days) for intensive at-risk students and every 10-14 days for strategic at-risk students and once per month for cut-line Benchmark students throughout the school year. 3. At the direction of the Principal, SBSL staff members will be available to meet with the Principal at the end of each day the SBSL consultant is visiting the building. The meeting is at the sole discretion and responsibility of the Principal to schedule and to be available at convenient times to the SBSL consultant. Convenient times are defined as either an hour before or an hour after regular school hours.
4. Client agrees that the Principal is expected and required to attend and actively participate in at least one complete session of each of the different types of training conducted by SBSL, as described in this Agreement and its Exhibits. When a Principal is absent at any of the trainings described in this Agreement, Client agrees that an SBSL consultant will re-teach the material at an additional fee of $3,650 per day of missed training. Any one-half (1/2) day training session missed will be charged for a full day due to travel and labor expenses. 5. Client agrees to maintain all computer equipment designated for mCLASS®:DIBELS® Next and Client further agrees to provide equipment as a replacement within 48 hours in the event of a disruption due to failure of said equipment. The purchase of approved handheld computers is the Client’s responsibility. 6. Client agrees that SBSL has the express right to utilize, review, publish, report, and present the assessment results gathered at Client in accordance with the limitations set forth in paragraph 9 of this Agreement. SBSL agrees to comply with all existing privacy laws. The Client further agrees and authorizes SBSL to have full access to all of the data with an approved administrative user name and password to any website and/or data warehouse that stores any assessment data of the students that have attended or are currently attending Client’s School District through 2023-2024 school year. 7. A Purchase Order in the amount of $300,000 is to be written to Step By Step Learning, LLC for services described in this Agreement no later than July 8, 2013. All communications are to be sent to: Step By Step Learning, LLC, PO Box 230, Whitehall, PA 18052-0230, Attn: Michael Grabarits. All
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Step By Step Learning, LLC Services Agreement
CONFIDENTIAL 6/18/2013 2 OF 5 INITIALS______
invoices are due within 30 days of the date on the invoice. Any unpaid balance will be subject to a 1% monthly late penalty assessment. 8. Client shall not, either directly or indirectly, employ, hire for consulting, recruit, solicit, or attempt to induce any SBSL employee/contractor/associate during the term of this agreement and for a period of three (3) years following the expiration of this agreement without the expressed written permission of the President of SBSL.
9. Confidentiality of Records. SBSL acknowledges and agrees that it may be provided with “personal identifiable information” out of the students “educational records” as those terms are defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C.A. 1232 (g), et seq.) As such, SBSL agrees to utilize any such information for the sole purpose of assisting the Client to improve its educational program and that SBSL will maintain the confidentiality of the personally identifiable information consistent with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, its regulations, and the regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 10. Weather related cancellation will be rescheduled as close as possible to your original training date. Any other cancellations or requests to reschedule will require 14 business days notice in order to reassign our staff and accommodate the SBSL consultant for their travel. SBSL cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate your request due to the heavy volume of training dates at specific times of the year. Please note that you may be subject to an additional fee of $3,650 per day needing to be rescheduled should the rescheduled date incur additional travel fees or loss of training revenue.
11. The terms and conditions in paragraphs 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, survive the expiration of this Agreement. In the case that SBSL can not complete all of the services outlined in this Agreement during the life of this agreement, SBSL agrees that they may be required to be retained an additional year to complete all services outlined in this Agreement at no additional charge to the Client.
12. CLIENT AGREES THAT ALL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN CLIENT TEACHERS AND SBSL DURING ANY MODELING OR COACHING SESSION WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL BETWEEN THE TEACHER AND SBSL. 13. SBSL IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH, OR AUTHORIZED OR CERTIFIED BY, WIRELESS GENERATION AND THEREFORE CAN NOT AND WILL NOT WARRANT ANY MCLASS PRODUCT. ADDITIONALLY, SBSL HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ALL PRODUCTS OR MATERIALS RECOMMENDED OR SOLD BY SBSL TO THE CLIENT. ANY ISSUES OCCURING WITH A PRODUCT MUST BE HANDLED DIRECTLY WITH THE MANUFACTURER OR PUBLISHER. 14. THE AGENT SIGNING ON BEHALF OF THE CLIENT HEREBY WARRANTS THAT HE/SHE HAS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE CLIENT’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH SBSL FOR THE SERVICES MENTIONED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND WILL BE HELD PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR ALL AMOUNTS DUE IF A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION FINDS OTHERWISE.
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Step By Step Learning, LLC Services Agreement
CONFIDENTIAL 6/18/2013 3 OF 5 INITIALS______
CHOICE OF LAW, FORUM. THIS AGREEMENT IS GOVERNED BY AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, USA, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW, AND ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR PERTAINING TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE INITIATED AND MAINTAINED EXCLUSIVELY IN THE COURTS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. General Provisions. This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other communications, whether written or oral. This Agreement is expressly limited to its terms and may be modified or amended only by a writing signed by an authorized representative of each party hereunder. Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations hereunder may be transferred or assigned by Client without SBSL’s prior express written consent and any attempt to the contrary shall be void. Any provision hereof found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or unenforceable shall be automatically conformed to the minimum requirements of law and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Waiver of any provision hereof in one instance shall not preclude enforcement thereof in future occasions. Each party’s rights under this Agreement are in addition to those rights it has under the common law or applicable statutes for the protection of trade secrets. Headings are for reference purposes only and have no substantive effect. In the event any party brings any actions related to or arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. Step By Step Learning, LLC Pleasant Valley School District By: _________________________ By: _____________________ Name: _______________________ Name: __________________ Title: _________________________ Title: ___________________ Date: _______________________ Date: ___________________ mCLASS:DIBELS Next® is a registered trademarks of Amplify® Insight. DIBELS®/DIBELS® Next are registered trademark of Dynamic Measurement Group. LETRS® is a registered trademark of Sopris Learning, Inc. Connecting to the Classroom™ and Teach Me To Read At Home™ are registered trademarks of Step By Step Learning, LLC
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Step By Step Learning, LLC Services Agreement
CONFIDENTIAL 6/18/2013 4 OF 5 INITIALS______
“Exhibit A”
1. SBSL will deliver one half day (.5) day of Data Analysis in both fall and winter to two
(2) teams of third grade teachers. This will require one (1) full day in the fall and one (1) full day in the winter, for a total of two (2) full days.
2. SBSL will deliver one (1) full day of Data Analysis in both fall and winter to two (2)
fourth grade, one (1) fifth grade, and one (1) sixth grade teams. This will require four (4) full days in the fall and four (4) full days in the winter, for a total of eight (8) days.
3. SBSL will deliver one (1) full day of Instructional Planning in the fall and winter to two (2) third grade, two (2) fourth grade, one (1) fifth grade, and one (1) sixth grade teams. This will require six (6) full days in the fall and six (6) full days in the winter, for a total of twelve (12) days.
4. SBSL will provide fall and winter Instructional Modeling for thirty-three (33) fifth and sixth grade teachers. Teachers will be organized into pairs for sessions of fifty to sixty minutes. The will watch a lesson delivered by an SBSL coach and debrief afterward. Five (5) to six (6) lessons will be scheduled per day. This will require four (4) days in the fall and four (4) days in the winter, for a total of eight (8) days.
5. SBSL will provide thirty-three (33) fifth and sixth grade teachers with Instructional Coaching support in the fall. Teachers will be scheduled individually for a fifty to sixty minute session with an SBSL coach, where they will deliver a lesson and have an opportunity to debrief with the coach. This will require six (6) full days.
6. SBSL will provide fall Student Intervention Response Meetings for fifth and sixth grade teachers. Both fifth and sixth grade teachers will be broken into two (2) teams each for one half (.5) day SIR meeting. This will require two (2) full days.
7. SBSL will provide eight (8) third grade teachers with Data Analysis Training of the Trainer. This will require four (4) full days.
8. Following training in LETRS® Module 4- The Mighty Word: Building Vocabulary and Oral Language, SBSL will provide up to sixty (60) instructional staff one (1) full day of Connecting to the Classroom: Vocabulary ™ professional development. This will require four (4) full days.
9. Following Connecting to the Classroom: Vocabulary™, SBSL will provide up to sixty (60) teachers with Vocabulary Coaching. Sessions will be organized into 50-60 minutes. SBSL coaches will see five (5) teachers per day. This will require twelve (12) full days.
10. SBSL will provide a Mid-Year Report to the district Administrative Team three to four (3-4) weeks after the collection of winter benchmark data and an End-of-Year Report
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Step By Step Learning, LLC Services Agreement
CONFIDENTIAL 6/18/2013 5 OF 5 INITIALS______
three to four (3-4) weeks after the collection of the spring benchmark data. The Client agrees that the entire Administrative Team will attend the Mid-Year and End-of-Year Report meetings.
mCLASS:DIBELS Next® is a registered trademarks of Amplify® Insight. DIBELS®/DIBELS® Next are registered trademark of Dynamic Measurement Group. LETRS® is a registered trademark of Sopris Learning, Inc. Connecting to the Classroom™ and Teach Me To Read At Home™ are registered trademarks of Step By Step Learning, LLC
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Reason: N = No Longer Used O = Outdated Information U = Unusable/Poor Condition
Pleasant Valley School District TEXTBOOKS/BOOKS to DISCARD
Date 6/27/13
Name Todd Van Nortwick Building PVI
Department
Textbook/Book Title
Publisher
Author
Copyright
Reason
see above
ISBN #
Quantity
English
English – 5
Houghton Mifflin
Haley-James, Stewig
1995
N
0-395-50265-9
548
English
English – 6
Houghton Mifflin
Haley-James, Stewig
1995
N
0-395-50266-7
504
Social Studies
Our Country
Silver, Burdett, & Ginn
1995
N/U
0-382-32179-0
450-500
Science
Chemical Building Blocks
Prentice Hall
2000
N
124
Science
Chemical Interactions
Prentice Hall
2000
N
104
Science
Sound & Light
Prentice Hall
2000
N
22
lm 3-2013
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6.7 ELEMENTARY DIVISIONS June 27, 2013 6.7.1 Pleasant Valley Intermediate School
6.7.1.1 Informational
6.7.1.1.1 In-school 5th and 6th grade chorus spring concerts were held on May 15th and May 23rd. 5th grade performed for their 5th grade peers and 6th grade performed for their 6th grade peers and 4th grade.
6.7.1.1.2 PVI field days were held for each grade level on May 22nd, 23rd, 30th and 31st.
6.7.1.1.3 6th grade attended their field trip to Stony Acres on May 22nd, 31st, June 3rd and 4th.
6.7.1.1.4 PVI administration held its final PAC meeting for this school year on May 23rd. An agenda was provided for parents in attendance and light refreshments were served.
6.7.1.1.5 On Wednesday, May 29th, various classrooms from PVI attended Special Olympics at the PVHS to cheer on their fellow classmates.
6.7.1.1.6 Evening band spring concerts were held on June 3rd for 5th grade band, June 4th for beginning band and June 6th for 6th grade band.
6.7.1.1.7 On June 3rd and 4th, PVI welcomed 3rd grade students from Polk and PVE for their move-up day. Students were greeted by PVI administration and were given a tour of the building, along with a question and answer session with the PVI guidance department.
6.7.1.1.8 5th grade attended their field trip to Lehigh Valley Zoo on June 5th.
6.7.1.1.9 In-school band spring concerts were held on June 7th for beginning band, June 10th for 5th grade band and June 11th for 6th grade band.
6.7.1.1.10 Report cards were given to the students on June 14th. Grades 4 and 5 students also received their placement letters with their report cards.
6.7.1.1.11 Pleasant Valley Intermediate School would like to extend our sincere thanks to the PVSD Board of Education for all their confidence and support throughout the year.
6.7.2 Pleasant Valley Elementary School 6.7.2.1 Informational
6.7.2.1.1 Special Olympics were held on May 29th. Several students from PVE
participated in the Special Olympics at the High School. Several PVE classes were in attendance to support their peers as they competed.
6.7.2.1.2 A PBS Fun Day Celebration was held for all students at PVE on June 5th.
6.7.2.1.3 The last Denim Day of the year was held on Friday, May 7th. All money collected was donated to the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
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6.7.2.1.4 End of the year awards assemblies were held as follows: June 7th for first and third grades, June 10th for all kindergarten students, and June 11th for second grade.
6.7.2.1.5 A Silent Auction was held on June 12th. All money collected was given to the Sunshine Club for future events.
6.7.2.1.6 Early dismissal days were June 12th, 13th, & 14th. PM Kindergarten students attended school from 9:00 – 1:30 on June 12th & 13th.
6.7.2.1.7 A Penny Wars Assembly was held on June 13th in the gymnasium. During this assembly Ms. Rudawski announced the winners of the Penny Wars and introduced Luca Fabbricatore, a third grade student who came up with the idea to raise money for children with blood cancer. A check in the amount of $5,505.00 was given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
6.7.2.1.8 PVE hosted a retirement luncheon sponsored by The Sunshine Club on June 13th where we honored Anne Miller and Barbara Seely and wished them well as they leave their PV family.
6.7.2.1.9 Exit conferences were held for kindergarten parents/guardians on Friday, June 14th. Kindergarten students were not in attendance this day.
6.7.2.1.10 The traditional “wave” was done as busses exited the parking lot at PVE. All staff goes outside as we say goodbye to the students. Mr. Krebs had the privilege of driving our retirees in his convertible as we wish them good health and good fortune in their retirement. This year we honored Dr. Arnold, Mr. Fadule, Ms. McMasters, and PVE’s Ms. Anne Miller.
6.7.2.1.11 Report cards with student placement for the 2013-2014 school year were sent home with students on Friday, June 14th.
6.7.2.1.12 On Wednesday, June 19th, some staff members were able to enjoy “A Family Fun Day” at Knoebel’s Amusement Park. All school district employees were invited to attend this event. Approximately 70 people were in attendance on that day.
6.7.2.1.13 PVE would like to extend our sincere thanks to the PVSD Board of Education for all their confidence and support throughout the year.
6.7.3 Polk Elementary School 6.7.3.1 Informational
6.7.3.1.1 On Monday, June 3rd, all third grade students participated in
move up day at PVI. This included a building tour, meet and greet with adminstration and attended a performance by the 5th grade band.
6.7.3.1.2 Ms. Lee’s 2nd grade class visited their pen pals in Mr. Sauer’s 2nd grade class at PVE on Monday, June 3rd.
6.7.3.1.3 The mobile dentist visited on Monday, June 3rd to provide dental check-ups.
6.7.3.1.4 Kindergarten through third grade students and staff celebrated their 2012-2013 achievements in an awards assembly held on Monday, June 10th.
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6.7.3.1.5 All students participated in PBS(positive behavior support) building wide reward on Wednesday, June 12th. The PTO and PBS Team planned a very sucessful day for students.
6.7.3.1.6 PTO held a yearbook signing for all grades and staff on Wednesday, June 12th.
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6.10 Business Management June 27, 2013 6.10.1 Requests for approval
6.10.1.1 The following insurance providers are recommended for the 2013-
Fund Accounting Check Summary CAFETERIA FUND - From 06/27/2013 To 06/27/2013
Note: Output selection limited to transactions dated between 06/27/2013 and 06/27/2013
Vendor Name BARRY FOOD SALES LLC MICHELLE CANNARELLA DAVIS BEVERAGE GROUP FEESERS FOOD DISTRIBUTORS BONNIE GRAMMES HERSHEY'S CREAMERY COMPANY KEYCO DISTRIBUTORS INC. KEGEL'S PRODUCE MORABITO BAKING CO., INC. THERESA MECKES PVSD GENERAL FUND POCONO MOUNTAIN DAIRIES REINHART FOOD SERVICE LLC SINGER EQUIPMENT CO., INC. US FOOD SERVICE INC. WEIS MARKETS, INC.
PVIT PV INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 13,825.64 -7,294.11 1,822.32 0.00 19,297.43
PVTV HS TV ACCT. 2,819.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,819.62
SAVE SAVINGS ACCOUNT 36.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 36.43
TRIM HS TRI-M MUSIC HONOR 1,087.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,087.92
Checking $86,725.05 CD 51,120.58 CD 51,120.58 292,473.30 -32,221. 48 54,400.92 0.00 270,293.86 Savings 83,644.52 Escheat (2,316.87) 292,473.30 Total 270,293.86
-32,221. 48 54,400.92 0.00 270,293.86
06/03/2013 12:14:09 PM PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRIC Page 3
PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Investment Report 05-31-13 2012-2013
INVESTMENT REPORT MAY 31 2013
FINANCIAL RATE OF TERM
MATURITY DATE FUND INSTITUTION AMOUNT RETURN
General Fund
TYPEL
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1- $7,282,383.25 6125/2013 PSDLAF cd $2,300,000.00 0.15% 56
8/13/2013 Special Fund First National Bank of Palmerton cd fdic cds $21,455.83 0.05% 182
Emmaus Fund 8/26/2013 First National Bank of Palmerton dic cds $164,319.56 0.25% 365
mone 2006 Bond PSDMAX market $1,302,089.85 PSDLAF cd coilcd s00 ,500,000.00 0.15% 56 6/25/2013
2012 Bond PLGIT Arm money market $351,242.59
Student Activity First National Bank of Palmerton cd fdic cds $51,120.58 0.05% 91 91
7/17/2013 First National Bank of Palmerton cd fdic cds $51,120.58 0.05% 7/17/2013
Capital Reserve First National Bank of Palmerton cd fdic cds $10,099.23 0.10% 365 3/1412014 First National Bank of Palmerton First National Bank of Palmerton
cd cd
fdic cds $85,53L64 0.25% 365 365
8/25/2013 fdic cds $227,778.63 0.10% 4/22/2014
First National Bank of Palmerton cd fdic cds $525,822.33 0.25% 365 9/9/2013
Scholarship Funds cd cd
5/30/2014 James Gromes First National Bank of Palmerton fdic cds $9,297.77 0.10% 365 James Gromes First National Bank of Palmerton f 'c cds $9,600.00 2.97% 365 5/1/2015 Debra Perrone First National Bank of Palmerton cd fdic cds $1,638.31 0.10% 365 5/30/2014 Randy Motts First National Bank of Palmerton cd fdic cds $3,538.78 0.10% 365 3/5/2014
2006 Bond PSDMAX U.UHt::y market $1,302,089.85 PSDLAF led Icoll cd poo _.- $1,500,000.00 0.15% 56 6/25/2013
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