Council Rock School District
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Thursday, December 15, 2005
MINUTES – Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Mr. Alan R. Harvison, President presided over the regular public monthly meeting of the Council Rock
Board of School Directors. He convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Chancellor Center, 30 North
Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA. The meeting was broadcast “live” in all district municipalities. The
following individuals were present:
School Board
Mr. Alan R. Harvison, President
Mr. Jerold S. Grupp, Vice President
Mr. Richard Abramson, Esquire
Dr. Paul Anagnostakos
Mr. Christopher Ayoub (Absent)
Mr. Robert Donnelly
Mrs. Bernadette Heenan
Mrs. Patricia C. Sexton
Mrs. Susan Vicedomini
Mrs. Charlotte I. Walter, CEOE, Board Secretary
Mr. Robert Riegel, Board Treasurer & Asst. Business Administrator
Derek J. Reid, Esquire, Solicitor
Staff
Mark J. Klein, Esquire, Superintendent
Mr. Robert Schoch, Business Administrator
Mr. David M. Bollinger, Director of Human Resources
Mr. Charles Lambert, Director of Special Services
Mr. Matthew Frederickson, Supervisor/Information Technology
Routine Actions
Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, Mrs. Walter called the roll call and reported that all were
present with the exception of Mr. Ayoub.
Superintendent’s Report- No report
Public Comment
Joe Brooks spoke regarding the incident involving his high school son.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Grupp moved, seconded by Mrs. Heenan , passed unanimously with a voice vote, for the approval of
the following consent agenda items, subject to audit: (It was noted that Mr. Grupp and Mrs. Vicedomini did
not vote for approval of Check #101499.)
Minutes- Approval was granted for the minutes of November 3. 2005 and November 17, 2005.
Treasurer’s Report- Approval was granted for treasurer’s report reflecting a balance of $1,137,936.71 as of
November 30, 2005.
Approval of: Approval was granted for the following:
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General Fund Bills…………………………………
General Fund Payroll………………………………
Athletic Fund Bills…………………………………
Athletic Fund Payroll………………………………
Bond Issue Capital Reserve………………………...
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$10,267,759.93
$ 7,050,906.43
$
77,873.29
$
16,683.42
$
36,470.08
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Technology Capital Reserve……………………….
Construction CRHS-South…………………………
CRHS-North Renovation…………………………..
Student Activities…………………………………..
Construction – Sloan School Expansion
$
$
$
$
$
4,082.62
1,642.40
47,792.19
201,571.21
1,749.80
Tax Duplicates- Approval was granted for the following additions, adjustments and refunds to various tax
duplicates as listed: Additions: Occupation Tax $24,980.00; Personal & Per Capita Tax: $1,750.00;
Adjustments: Occupation Tax: $-16,380.00; Personal & Per Capita Tax: $-1,400.00; Refunds: Real Estate
Tax: $13,125.46; Occupation Tax: $1,024.80; Personal/Per Capita Tax: $33.00..
Budgetary Transfers- Approval was granted to make budgetary transfers in the 2005-06 school year budget
in the amount of $138,030.73, subject to audit.
Amend Budget- Approval was granted to amend the 2005-06 adopted budget in the amount of $184,193.89
due to allocation of various Federal Program monies, subject to audit.
Change Orders – CRHS-North Renovations – Approval was granted for the following change orders:
Contractor
Eastern
Electric
Description
Add emergency light and exit sign
in corridors adjacent to Art Rooms.
Hook up unit heater in Room C101
Reason
Code Compliance
Amount
$1,747.00
Owner request
$ 250.00
Current Agenda
Board Presentation/Discussion
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First Reading/Board Policy #137 – Home Education – (Attachment #5) Mr. Winters introduced
revisions to this policy.
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Board Subcommittee Protocols – Mr. Klein brought this item for board discussion. These
protocols set out an order which will allow board members to set time limits for meetings. Mrs.
Vicedomini encouraged discussion from board members.
Board Approvals
Donation/CRHS-North Baseball Scoreboard (Attachment #7) – The Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling
Company, in recognition of the members of the 2003 Council Rock District Championship Baseball Team,
is willing to donate a scoreboard located on the baseball field at the CRHS-N property. Coca-Cola will
cover all costs associated with the purchase and installation of the scoreboard estimated to be $18,500.
Mrs. Heenan moved, seconded by Mr. Grupp, passed unanimously with a voice vote, for approval to accept
the donation of a baseball scoreboard, including installation, from Coca-Cola Bottling Company, to be
installed at CRHS-N at an estimated cost of $18,500.
Change Orders – Richboro Middle School Roof Project (Attachment #8)- Facilities is requesting that the
RMS Roof Project change orders be approved to delete the allowance for wet insulation removals and add
additional wood blocking per field conditions.
Mr. Donnelly moved, seconded by Dr. Anagnostakos, passed unanimously with a voice vote, for the
approval of the following change orders relative to the Richboro Middle School Roof Project: (this
represents an amendment to the total amount of the contract by $7,486.00, subject to audit.)
Contractor
Mike Kobithen’s Roofing
Mike Kobithen’s Roofing
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Change Order #
2
3
Amount
$ -1,125.00
$ 8,611.00
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Design/Engineering Work for Capital Projects (Attachment #9) Facilities is requesting approval of
design/engineering work for the capital projects outlined in Attachment 9.
Phase 2 Roof Replacement/Richboro Middle School – Dr. Anagnostakos moved, seconded by Mr. Grupp,
passed unanimously with a voice vote, for the approval of the agreement between CRSD and JDS Design
Services, Inc. for the Phase 2 Project design and contract administration work for the Roof Recovery Phase
2 at Richboro Middle School at a cost not to exceed $20,950, plus the cost of reimbursable expenses,
subject to audit and solicitor’s approval.
Parking Lot Improvements/Hillcrest and Rolling Hills Elementary Schools- Mr. Abramson moved,
seconded by Mrs. Vicedomini, passed unanimously with a voice vote, for the approval of the agreement
between CRSD and Boucher & James, Inc. for the engineering services associated with the driveway and
parking facility improvements at Rolling Hills and Hillcrest Elementary schools at a cost not to exceed
$69,300.00, subject to audit and solicitor’s approval.
Bus Loop – Sol Feinstone Elementary School- Mrs. Sexton moved, seconded by Mr. Grupp, passed
unanimously with a voice vote, for the approval of the agreement between CRSD and Boucher & James,
Inc. for the engineering services associated with the bus loop project at Sol Feinstone Elementary School at
a cost not to exceed $28,900.00, plus the cost of reimbursable expenses, subject to audit and solicitor’s
approval.
Personnel Actions- Mrs. Vicedomini moved, seconded by Mr. Grupp, passed unanimously with a voice
vote, for the approval of the following personnel actions (revised 12/14/05) and attached additions to
professional and support substitute lists:
I.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Resignations
Retirements
Sabbatical Leave of Absence
Unpaid Leave of Absence
Assignment/Classification Change
1.
Name:
From:
To:
Location:
Reason:
Effective:
Barry Desko
Principal, Newtown Middle School
Director of Secondary Education
Chancellor Center
Administrative Reorganization, (Replacing Robert Winters)
July 1, 2006
F. Appointments
II.
No Actions Recommended
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No Actions Recommended
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
A. Resignations
B. Retirements
C. Sabbatical Leave of Absence
No Actions Recommended
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D. Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Name:
Position:
Reason:
Effective:
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Lisa H. Coe
English Teacher, Richboro Middle School
Extension of her unpaid leave of absence
due to family/medical reasons.
November 24, 2005 – January 20, 2006
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2.
Name:
Position:
Reason:
Effective:
Melanie Kiker
Special Ed. Teacher, Holland Elementary School
Unpaid leave of absence due to family/medical
reasons.
January 4, 2006 – March 17, 2006
3.
Name:
Position:
Reason:
Effective:
Mandy Machamer
Special Ed. Teacher, Newtown Elementary School
Unpaid leave of absence for personal reasons.
2006-07 School Year
4.
Name:
Position:
Reason:
Ed McCall
Music Teacher, CRHS-North
Unpaid leave of absence due to family/medical
reasons.
November 8, 2005 – January 6, 2006
Effective:
5.
Name:
Position:
Reason:
Sherri Lynn Mullin
Elementary Teacher, Hillcrest Elementary School
Unpaid leave of absence due to family/medical
reasons.
February 28, 2006 – March 15, 2006
Effective:
E. Compensated Leave of Absence
No Actions Recommended
F. Assignment/Classification Change
1.
Name:
From:
To:
Reason:
Effective:
2.
Name:
From:
To:
Reason:
Effective:
Suzanne Loftus
.5 Librarian/3.9 hour Tech Aide, CRHS-South
.6 Librarian, CRHS-North, CRHS-South,
Goodnoe Elementary School
Change in assignment/reduction from original
assignment.
August 23, 2005
Lauren Young
.2 Special Ed. Teacher, CRHS-North
.1 Special Ed. Teacher, CRHS-North (Tech School)
Returned from leave to accommodate a special
group of students.
October 10, 2005
G. Assignment Ended
No Actions Recommended
H. Appointments
1.
Name:
Education:
Experience:
Certification:
Position:
Compensation:
Status:
Reason:
Effective:
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Michael Brown
Penn State University, B.S. Special Ed.
Substitute Teacher – various locations – 2 years
Instructional I, Special Education
Special Ed. Teacher, Holland Middle School &
Special Ed. Teacher, Richboro Elementary School
Step 0: B+0; $38,719 (pro-rated) per year
Full time Substitute
To replace staff members on leaves of absence.
(E. Freedman) (K. Fyke)
September 9, 2005 – December 23, 2005 - HMS
January 2, 2006 – Richboro Elementary School
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2.
Name:
Education:
Experience:
Certification:
Position:
Compensation:
Status:
Reason:
Effective:
3.
Name:
Education:
Experience:
Certification:
Position:
Location:
Compensation:
Status:
Reason:
Effective:
I.
Name:
Position:
Location:
Compensation:
Status:
Reason:
Effective:
Marie Udis
Elementary Teacher
Welch Elementary School
Step 1; M+6; $51,627 per year
Full Time Substitute
To replace staff member on leave of absence.
(L. Wojton)
January 11, 2006 – April, 2006
Additional Contracts to be Awarded
1.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
Michelle Anderson
Elementary Teacher, Sol Feinstone Elem. School
Full Time Substitute
Temporary Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
2.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
Mary Buben
Special Ed. Teacher, Rolling Hills Elem. School
Full Time Substitute
Temporary Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
3.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
Christiane Casella
Art Teacher, CRHS-South
.4 Temporary Professional Employee
.6 Temporary Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
4.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Kathleen Cavell
Special Ed. Teacher, Sol Feinstone Elem. School
Full Time Substitute
.5 Temporary Professional Employee
.5 Full Time Substitute
August 23, 2005
Effective:
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Christine Perfidio
Bloomsburg University, B.A. English
Student Teaching – Richboro Middle School
Instructional I, English
English Teacher
Richboro Middle School
Step 0; B+0; $38,719 per year
Full Time Substitute
To replace a staff member on leave of absence.
(L. Coe)
August 29, 2005 – January 23, 2006
Full Time Substitutes Continuing Employment
1.
J.
Andrea Masiejczyk
Temple University, B.S. Elementary Ed.
Student Teaching – Philadelphia School District
Instructional I, Elementary
Elementary Teacher, Goodnoe Elementary School
Step 0; B+0; $38,719 per year
Full Time Substitute
To replace a staff member on a leave of absence.
(B. Sigmund)
August 29, 2005 – June, 2006
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5.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
Kathleen Garvey
.Home Economics Teacher, CRHS-North
.4 Temporary Professional Employee
.4 Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
6.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
Tania Gonzalez-Alberts
Spanish Teacher, CRHS-South
.6 Temporary Professional Employee
.8 Temporary Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
7.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
Susan Hendler
Home Economics Teacher, CRHS-South
.2 Professional Employee
.3 Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
8.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
Ellen Lyng
Special Ed. Teacher, CRHS-South
.6 Professional Employee
.8 Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
9.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
John Lyzinski
Mathematics Teacher, CRHS-South
Full Time Substitute
Temporary Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
10.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
James McDonald
Mathematics Teacher, CRHS-North
.4 Full Time Substitute
.4 Temporary Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
11.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
Barbara Park
Elementary Teacher, Holland Elementary School
Full Time Substitute
Temporary Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
12.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
Katherine Pocock
Special Ed. Teacher, CRHS-South
Full Time Substitute
Temporary Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
13.
Name:
Position:
From:
To:
Effective:
Karl Streitel
English Teacher, CRHS-North
.6 Temporary Professional Employee
1.0 Temporary Professional Employee
August 23, 2005
Name:
Position:
Effective:
Connie Norris
Reading Teacher, Richboro Middle School
December 31, 2005
K. Termination
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III.
SUPPORT STAFF
A. Resignations
1.
Name:
Position:
Effective:
Jennifer Brown
Teacher Assistant, CRHS – North
December 16, 2005
2.
Name:
Position:
Effective:
Eileen Hemming
.5 Teacher Assistant,
Sol Feinstone Elementary School
August 28, 2005
3.
Name:
Position:
Effective:
Valerie Johnson
.5 Clerk Typist, Richboro Middle School
December 15, 2005
4.
Name:
Position:
Effective:
Suzanne Loftus
3.9 Tech. Aide, Goodnoe Elementary School
October 14, 2005
Name:
Position:
Effective:
Marie Shepherd
Café/Recess Monitor, Newtown Elementary School
December 31, 2005
B. Retirements
1.
C. Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Name:
Position:
Reason:
Effective:
2.
Name:
Position:
Reason:
Effective:
3.
Name:
Position:
Reason:
Effective:
4.
Name:
Position:
Reason:
Effective:
5.
Name:
Position:
Reason:
Effective:
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Randolph Ayers
Maintenance, CRHS-North
Unpaid leave of absence due to family/medical
reasons.
November 22, 2005
Donna Brown
Teacher Assistant, Newtown Elementary School
Unpaid leave of absence due to family/medical
reasons.
December 14, 2005 – December 23, 2005
Mary Fretz
Teacher Assistant, Richboro Elementary School
Unpaid leave of absence due to family/medical
reasons.
November 21, 2005
Raymond Oros
Security Guard, CRHS-South
Unpaid leave of absence due to family/medical
reasons.
January 2, 2006
Lynn White
Teacher Assistant, Newtown Elementary School
Unpaid leave of absence due to family/medical
reasons.
February 2, 2006 – February 17, 2006
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D. Assignment Ended
No Actions Recommended
E. Assignment/Classification Change
1.
Name:
From:
To:
Reason:
Effective:
2.
Name:
From:
To:
Reason:
Effective:
3.
Name:
From:
To:
Reason:
4.
Name:
From:
To:
Reason:
Kathleen Cusick
Library Assistant/2 nights per week
CRHS-North & CRHS-South
Clerk Typist, CRHS-North, 6 hrs. daily/182 days/yr.
To replace a staff member who resigned
(B. Delamerced).
November 28, 2005
Maria Perez
Teacher Assistant, CRHS-South
.8 Spanish Teacher, CRHS-South
To replace a staff member on leave of absence
(T. Gonzalez-Alberts)
November 14, 2005
Mary Recklau
Recess/Café Asst., Churchville Elementary School
4.25 Recess/Café Asst. / 1.75 Clerk Typist
Churchville Elementary School
Change in assignment due to staff member reassigned
(S. Enwright)
Effective:
Susan Townsend
3 hour Recess Monitor, Welch Elementary School
5 hour Café Monitor, Welch Elementary School
To replace a staff member who was re-assigned
(P. Walsh)
November 10, 2005
1.
Name:
Position:
Location:
Compensation:
Reason:
Effective:
Mary Hughes
Teacher Assistant
CRHS-North
$17.19 per hr./7 hrs per day/182 days per year
To replace a staff member who resigned (S. Yeager)
November 28, 2005
2.
Name:
Position:
Location:
Compensation:
Reason:
Effective:
Mary Mason
Hall Monitor
CRHS-South
$13.12 per hr./2.5 hrs per day/182 days per year
To replace a staff member who was re-assigned
(M. Ruzicka)
November 28, 2005
Name:
Position:
Location:
Compensation:
Reason:
Effective:
Christine Spadea
Bus Monitor
Goodnoe Elementary School
$14.43 per hr./2 hrs per day/182 days per year
New Position (Board Approved)
November 28, 2005
F. Appointments
3.
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IV.
AUTHORIZATION FOR NEW POSITION
1.
Title:
Location:
Rationale:
Special Education Teacher
Richboro Elementary School
Opening of autistic support classroom
(verbal behavior class)
2.
Title:
Location:
Rationale:
Instructional Assistant
Richboro Elementary School
New student in autistic support classroom
(verbal behavior class)
3.
Title:
Location:
Rationale:
Teacher Assistant
Newtown Elementary School
New student entered the MDS program.
Student previously home schooled.
Independent Contractor Agreements (Attachment #11) The listed independent contract agreements cover
services that are required by an Individual Education Plan of students with special needs. These
agreements have been reviewed and approved by the solicitor.
Mr. Grupp moved, seconded by Mrs. Vicedomini, passed unanimously with a voice vote, for approval of
the agreement between Rachel Moore and Council Rock School District at a fee of $17.00 per hour to
provide ABA Home Therapy to special education students at a cost no to exceed $2,200.00 for the 2005-06
school year.
Mr. Grupp moved, seconded by Mrs. Vicedomini, passed unanimously with a voice vote, for the approval
of the revision of the contract between Tammy Cook and Council Rock School District approved by the
board on August 18, 2005 to amend the “Not to Exceed” component of the contract from $7,500.00 to
$14,500.00.
Solicitor’s Report – Mr. Reid reported that an executive session was held this evening for discussion of
personnel issues, pending litigation and acquisition of real estate.
Public Comment
Joe Brooks addressed the board claiming that his children have been treated differently than the other
children. He claims he will continue to threaten until this all comes to an end. He feels he has been
ignored; there is no excuse for this direct blatant violation of my son’s civil rights.
Board Comments
Mrs. Vicedomini reminded the board members about the NSBA convention in Chicago from April 8-April
11, 2006. There is a vast variety of information/brochures available about the conference. Mr. Harvison
asked if anyone is interested in attending, please contact Mrs. McDermott.
Mr. Grupp reported that on Saturday, December 17 th CRHS-N and CRHS-S basketball game will be
played. Happy Holidays to all.
Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlotte I. Walter, CEOE
Secretary to the Board of School Directors
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