NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER:
49-14
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SUBJECT: Board Policies
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: September 2014
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE: Education/Community/Policy Committee
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of new Board Policy #4148 - Benefits
Eligibility
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BACKGROUND:
In a continuing effort to identify the need for new policies as well as review and amend
previously adopted Board Policies, the Education/Community/Policy Committee reviewed one
(1) new policy in August 2014. This policy, which is being presented for the Board’s review and
approval process, is:

Board Policy #4148 – Benefits Eligibility
DATE PREPARED: 8/6/14
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Board Policy
4148(a)
PERSONNEL
Support Staff
Benefits Eligibility
Definitions
“Benefits” – medical insurance, prescription drug insurance, group life insurance, supplemental
life insurance, short term disability insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and flexible
spending accounts.
“New part-time employee” – an employee hired on or after November 1, 2014, who works, on
average, less than thirty (30) hours per week.
“Grand-fathered part-time employee” – an employee hired prior to November 1, 2014, who
works between 500 and 899 hours per year.
“New full-time employee” – an employee hired on or after November 1, 2014, who works, on
average, thirty (30) hours or more per week.
“Grand-fathered full-time employee” – an employee hired prior to November 1, 2014, who
works, on average, twenty-five (25) hours or more per week.
“Part-time benefits” – benefits provided to grand-fathered part-time employees with an employer
contribution of 50% of the single coverage rate for the designated core medical plan.
“Full-time benefits” – benefits provided to new full-time and grand-fathered full-time employees
with an employer contribution as determined by the employer or collective bargaining
agreement for the designated core medical plan and any other applicable insurance coverages.
CONTINUED
4148(b)
Benefit Eligibility
Benefits for employees shall be determined in accordance with Board policy or resolution, the
terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement or individual contract, Federal law or
State law.
Effective November 1, 2014, newly hired employees must work, on average, a total of thirty (30)
hours or more per week in order to be eligible for benefits. Employees hired on or after
November 1, 2014, working an average of less than thirty (30) hours per week are not eligible
for benefits described in the definitions section above.
Grand-fathered full-time employees shall continue to be eligible for full-time benefits provided
that they continue to work, on average, twenty-five (25) hours or more per week. Should the
hours of the grand-fathered full-time employee drop below an average of twenty-five (25) hours
per week, then the employee shall only be eligible for part-time benefits if the employee works
500 or more hours per year.
A grand-fathered part-time employee, whose status changes, must meet the definition of a new
full-time employee in order to be eligible for full-time benefits.
Policy:
Adopted:
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: 54-14
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SUBJECT: Hatfield Elementary School Renovations – Erosion and Sedimentation Change Order
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: October/2014
INITIATED BY: Thomas Schneider
COMMITTEE: Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of Add Change Order # GC-2 for Lobar, Inc. for the Hatfield Renovations
Project, at a change of contract amount of $0.00 for changes to the erosion and sedimentation requirements, as
listed.
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BACKGROUND:
The following Change Order was found necessary and is recommended for approval for the
Hatfield Elementary Renovation Project:
Lobar, Inc.
Change Order # GC-2
$0.00
Change Order GC-2 is a zero dollar change order utilizing material allowances for changes to the
erosion and sedimentation requirements. Revisions as documented by CMC Engineering, Inc. to the Civil
Erosion and Sediment Control Drawings C106, C115, C116, C117 and C119 to accommodate additional Montgomery
County Conservation District NPDES Review requirements and MCFPC landscaping requirements. Scope includes
labor, material and equipment for modification of inlet protection, silt fence and change to silt sacks as reflected in
Lobar, Inc. Change Request 0001 dated 7/22/2014 in the amount of $13,766.07.
Deletion Material Allowances to offset COR 01 as follows:
G6 Brick Re-Anchor Veneers
$6,600
G6 remaining: $0
G8 Brick Repointing
$7,166.07
G8 remaining: $6,833.93
Total Material Allowances Used for Change Order No. GC-2:
Total General Contractor Material Allowance Balance:
$13,766.07
$68,040.13
The Administration has reviewed and recommends approval of this change order.
Original contract amount:
Previously approved change orders:
Amount of this change order:
Revised contract amount:
Lobar, Inc.
$7,441,000.00
$
3,469.20
$
0.00
$7,444,469.20
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: 55-14
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SUBJECT: Gwynedd Square Basketball Group – Facilities Use Proposal
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: October 2014
INITIATED BY:
Thomas Schneider
COMMITTEE: Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval to allow the Gwynedd Square Basketball Group use the Gwynedd Square gymnasium to
play basketball through the 2014/2015 school year in accordance with School Board Policy 1330.
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BACKGROUND:
Policy 1330, Use of Facilities and Equipment, establishes the process and procedures how outside groups are
able to use or rent North Penn facilities. This policy establishes seven (7) different classes of use definitions.
These classes range from district sponsored groups, local governmental groups, nonprofit groups, for profit
commercial groups and a class for all other groups. The class for all other groups, Class 7, does not outline
fees and requires that the Board of School Directors to approve the use and establish the fee for the group.
We have been requested to bring forth to the Board a request from a group of residents to use the Gwynedd
Square gymnasium on Monday and Wednesday evenings (when available) at a rate of $25.00 per evening for
the period starting November through June. The group has provided a liability insurance policy quote and is
willing to provide a certificate of insurance and a list of all persons partaking in the facility use. The district
will require that North Penn School District be named as an additional insured.
The Administration and the Support Services Committee have reviewed and recommended approval of this
request.
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER:
56-14___
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SUBJECT: Agreement with the Architect for the Secured Entrance Project
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: October 2014
INITIATED BY:
Thomas Schneider
COMMITTEE:
Support Services
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BACKGROUND:
In order to formalize our agreement with Bonnett Associates Incorporated (Architect) and the North
Penn School District (Owner) for the Secured Entrances Project, a Standard Form of Agreement between
Owner and Architect (AIA Document B104/2007) has been drafted. The draft agreement shows the Secured
Entrance project at a fee of 7.6% of construction cost plus reimbursable expenses.
It is the recommendation of the administration that the subject agreement between Owner and
Architect be approved.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of the Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Architect with Bonnett
Associates Incorporated, for the Secured Entrance Project as listed.
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: 57-14
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SUBJECT: Energy (Natural Gas and Electricity) Transaction Confirmation
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: October 2014
INITIATED BY: Tom Schneider
COMMITTEE: Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend ratification of the electricity and natural gas transactions with Direct Energy Business for
electricity and natural gas services for all current North Penn School District accounts, as listed.
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BACKGROUND:
On September 11, 2014 electricity and natural gas were locked with Direct Energy Business for the quantities
and months listed below:
Electricity Procurement


100% of the electricity for winter 2015 – January 2015 to March 2015 at $0.06728/kWh
50% of the electricity for summer 2015 – April 2015 to October 2015 at $0.06513/kWh
Natural Gas Procurement

100% of the natural gas for winter 2015 – January to March 2015 at $4.02/MMBTU.
A copy of the electricity and natural gas transaction confirmations are attached.
The Administration and the Support Services Committee have reviewed and recommend ratification of
these transactions.
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: __58-14____
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SUBJECT: Extra Duty Clubs and Positions - Additions - 2014-15
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: October 2014
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE:
Education/Community/Policy Committee
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of establishing a Robotics Club that is open to all secondary
students in the North Penn School District.
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BACKGROUND:
A district-wide organization is being proposed for the purpose of inspiring students’ interests in science and technology.
This organization would reestablish a Robotics club and would be available for membership to students in middle school
and high school.
Organization recommended for official status:
Robotics Club
This district-wide organization would provide students in middle school and high school the opportunity to pursue their
interest in science and technology through a robotics program. The organization would be affiliated with the FIRST –
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology – Organization, an international youth organization that
conducts the FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST LEGO League, Junior FIRST LEGO League, and FIRST Tech
Challenge competitions. Through this program, students would be able to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to
design and construct a competitive robot. Teams would participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition sponsored by the
FIRST Organization. It is recommended that the Robotics Club be granted official status and to add the
associated new extra duty position in Group 2 with an approximate stipend of $2,014. [1 position]
DATE PREPARED: 10/1/14
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: ___59-14___
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SUBJECT: 2014-15 ASSIGNMENTS - EXTRA DUTY
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: October 2014
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE:
Board Leadership
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of additions and changes to extra duty assignments for
the 2014-15 school year.
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BACKGROUND:
GROUP
EXPERIENCE
SALARY
4
2
A
A
$3,695.00
$2,014.00
3
3(½)
3(½)
A
A
G
$3,024.00
$1,512.00
$2,169.00
FROM: Richard Swanker, Assistant Coach – Girls’
Winter Track
TO: Brandon Turner, Assistant Coach – Girls’
Winter Track
3
A
$3,024.00
FROM: Todd Gibson, Assistant Coach – Boys’
Water Polo
TO: Jeff Faikish, Assistant Coach – Boys’ Water
Polo (pro-rated stipend)
3
D
$2,876.04
FROM: Todd Gibson, Ski and Board Club
TO: Rebecca Glick-Luby, Ski and Board Club
2
A
$2,014.00
FROM: Marjorie Diegue, African American Club
TO: Dannette Strader, African American Club
2
A
$2,014.00
FROM: Brendan Larkin, Assistant Coach – Football
7/8
TO: Justin Liss, Assistant Coach – Football 7/8
2
A
$2,014.00
FROM: Patrick Brett, Student Exchange Advisor
TO: Andrew Baker, Student Exchange Advisor
2
A
$2,014.00
Rebe Williams, Band Front Instructor
2
G
$3,322.00
RECOMMENDATIONS
NPHS
PB, PD, PF
Patrick Brett, Assistant Coach - Boys Basketball
Justin Hall, Robotics Club
Jennifer Hewson, Color Guard Instructor
Kayleigh Blutgen, Color Guard Instructor
Eric Kitchenman, Color Guard Instructor
CHANGES
NPHS
RECISSION
PF
DATE PREPARED:
10/7/2014
INTRAMURALS
NPHS
Gwyn-Nor
Hatfield
Kulp
Montgomery
Penndale
UNITS
EXPERIENCE
STIPEND
Debra Buckner, Fall Show Co-Director &
Choreographer
James Overholtzer, Fall Show Light Designer
Ken Gerges, Fall Show Asst. Tech Director
Sally Kauffman, Fall Show House Manager &
Ticket Assistant
Sally Kauffman ,House Manager Spring Musical
Judy McGuriman, Ticket Manager Fall Show
Judy McGuriman, Ticket Manager Spring Musical
5
3
3
6+
6+
6+
$1,165.00
$ 699.00
$ 699.00
2.5
2.5
1.5
2.5
2
3
3
3
$
$
$
$
557.50
557.50
334.50
557.50
Kathy Henderson, Jump Rope Club
Kim Cusano, Safety Patrol
Debbie Williams, Safety Patrol
Annette Sailer, Student Council
Julie Szuchan, Student Council
Debbie Williams, Math 24 Club
Jon Winkle, Math 24 Club
Kathy Henderson, March Madness
0.5
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
1.0
1.0
1.5
6+
6+
6+
6+
6+
6+
6+
6+
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
116.50
174.75
174.75
174.75
174.75
233.00
233.00
349.50
Jennifer Ball, March Madness
Barbara McNamara, Safety Patrol
Kimberly Bainbridge, Student Council
Sunny Blansett, Math 24
Sharon Milks, TV Club
Casey Scullin, TV Club
Kimberly Bainbridge, Girls Friendship Game
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.0
0
0
2
4
1
1
0
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
210.00
210.00
223.00
228.00
105.00
105.00
210.00
Jennifer Lyon, Student Council
Lisa Connolly, Student Council
Stephanie Blaney, Dance Club
Karen Saldutti, Yearbook
Cathy Pierce, Knitting Club
Rosa Apple, Math 24 Club
Brad Carroll, Intramural Basketball
Mike McNerney, Robotics Club
Kristen Meitzler, Softball
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
6+
6+
6+
6+
3
3
6+
6+
2
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
116.50
116.50
116.50
116.50
111.50
111.50
116.50
116.50
111.50
Marisa Green, Student Council
Brynn Gustie, Student Council
Toby Sterling, Student Council
Jessica Klein, Reading Olympics
Jeff Eshleman, March Madness
Jeff Eshleman, Safety Patrol
Lisa Morelli, Math 24
Sue Raggazino, Math 24
0.75
0.5
0.75
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
2
1
3
6+
6+
6+
6+
6+
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
167.25
105.00
167.25
233.00
116.50
116.50
116.50
116.50
Matthew Wendell, Ski & Snowboard Club
Joseph DiSiro, Ski & Snowboard Club
Dan Grunmeier, Weightlifting Club
Laura Connors, Cross Country
5.0
2.0
2.0
4.0
6+
3
1
4
$ 1,165.00
$ 446.00
$ 420.00
$ 912.00
INTRAMURALS
UNITS
EXPERIENCE
STIPEND
Pennfield
David Orehowsky, Bucks-Mont Honors Band
David DiValentino, Bucks-Mont Honors Band
Amy Duberville, Ski Club
Susan Young, Ski Club
John Galuchie, Ski Club
Jennifer Dillon, Reading Olympics
Elaine Miller, Reading Olympics
Jerry Kerzmann, Cross-Country Club
Nanette Velayos, Art Club
Jaime Standen, Volleyball
Alex Hoffman, Volleyball
Alex Hoffman, Chess Club
Alex Hoffman, Comic Book Club
Rena Clayton, Thespians Club
Kari Anderson, Comic Book Club
Nannette Velayos, Mural Painting Club
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
6+
6+
2
5
4
6+
1
4
2
2
1
1
0
6+
0
0
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
233.00
233.00
446.00
228.00
228.00
233.00
210.00
456.00
223.00
223.00
210.00
420.00
210.00
233.00
210.00
210.00
Oak Park
Amy Walter, Enact
Jennifer Sweeney, Enact
Tina Zisk, Reading Olympics
Jennifer Loving, Reading Olympics
2.0
1.5
2.0
1.5
6+
6+
4
1
$
$
$
$
466.00
349.50
456.00
315.00
Pennbrook
Jesse Clancy, Volunteer Corp
Katie Kuhner, Volunteer Corp
Renee DiDomizio, Art Club
Anne Pearcey, Art Club
Nicole Pickersgill, Ski & Board Club
Jessica Koffel, Ski & Board Club
Tim Schindele, Photography Club
Carol Ward, Talent Show
Tim Schindele, Talent Show
Shari Cassel, Reading Olympics
Running Club, Jesse Clancy
Scott McGowan, Talent Show
Jen Seiler, Dance Team
Cheryl Doyle, Baking Club
Louann Moos, Baking Club
Amanda Christmen, Dance Team
Matt Olinick, Ultimate Frisbee
Nick Lorenzo, TV Club
Matt Olinick, Games Club
Denise Helsel, Adventure Club
Nicole Pickersgill, Adventure Club
Chris Lucas, March Madness
Dennis Cligget, Volleyball Club
Josh Krall, Dodgeball Club
2.5
2.5
1.0
1.0
2.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
6+
3
6+
6+
6+
1
1
6+
4
6+
4
0
3
0
0
1
1
3
2
6+
1
1
1
1
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
582.50
557.50
233.00
233.00
582.50
210.00
210.00
233.00
228.00
466.00
456.00
210.00
223.00
210.00
210.00
210.00
210.00
223.00
223.00
223.00
210.00
210.00
210.00
210.00