WEST CHESTER AREA SCHOOL BOARD—Meeting of July 24, 2017
The West Chester Area School Board met at 7:37 p.m. in the Spellman Education Center, 782 Springdale Dr. Exton, PA. Mr. McCune, Board President, called the meeting to order led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Mr. McCune asked everyone for a moment of silence in memory of Rustin HS graduate Bianca Roberson who died on June 28 from a senseless act of violence.
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Roll Call Members Present: Mr. Bevilacqua, Ms. Chester, Dr. Herrmann, Mrs. Kaliner, Mr. McCune, Dr. Shaw, Dr. Swalm, Mr. Tabakin, Mrs. Tiernan. Members Absent:
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Approval of June 26, 2017 Board Minutes BOARD ACTION: It was moved by Dr. Herrmann and seconded by Mr. Tabakin to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2017 School Board Meeting. On roll call vote, eight members present voted “aye” with Mrs. Kaliner abstaining. Motion carried 8-0-1.
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Approval of July 24, 2017 Meeting Agenda BOARD ACTION: It was moved by Dr. Swalm and seconded by Ms. Chester to approve the July 24, 2017 meeting agenda. On roll call vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried 9-0.
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Public Comments on Agenda Items There were no public comments on agenda items.
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Approval of Personnel Recommendations—Dr. Ulmer BOARD ACTION: It was moved by Dr. Swalm and seconded by Mr. Bevilacqua to approve the Personnel Recommendations as presented.
I. Removals from Payroll
July 24, 2017
a. Resignations
1. Lynn Danner, 1.0 Spanish Teacher at East HS, effective 6/26/2017.
2. Dianne Neal, 1.0 Instructional Assistant, Westtown Thornbury ES, effective 7/24/17.
b. Retirement
1. Scott Sneddon, 1.0 Art Teacher, Henderson HS, effective 11/1/17, 36 years of service.
2. Minnie Porter, 1.0 Guidance Secretary, Henderson HS, effective 7/15/17, 17 years of service, as per agreement.
c. Deceased
1. Michael Farkas, Security Guard, Warehouse, on May 7, 2017. He served 11 years in the District. Mr. Farkas's dedication to the District will be deeply missed.
II. Additions to Payroll a. Professional Staff: Contract
1. Kristyn DelloBuono
Placement 1.0 1st Grade Teacher at Westtown Thornbury ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 1, Step 1, $46,000
Education Bachelor of Science from Penn State Univ. 2010-2014
Experience Student taught at Young Scholars of Central PA and Isacc Sheppard ES, 2nd grade LTS teacher at Westtown Thornbury ES, substitute teacher through Insight and CCIU
Certification Elementary Instruction PK-4
2. Anne Elicker
Placement 1.0 Kindergarten Teacher at Penn Wood ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/17, Level 1, Step 2, $48,100
Education Bachelor of Science from West Chester Univ. 2012-2014
Experience Student taught at Penn Wood ES, LTS teacher at Fern Hill ES, Hillsdale ES and Penn Wood ES
Certification Elementary Instruction PK-4
3. Mandy Gerhart
Placement 1.0 Speech & Language Pathologist, .8 at Mary C. Howse ES/.2 at Penn Wood ES, Professional Employee (Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 6, Step 3, $56,400
Education Bachelor of Arts from West Chester Univ. 2008-2012, Masters of Science from James Madison Univ. 2002-2014, Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders from West Chester Univ. 2016-2017
Experience Student taught at Rustin HS & Penn Wood ES, Speech-Language Pathologist at Conestoga Valley SD
Certification Speech & Language Impaired Instruction
4. Ann Marie Korb
Placement 1.0 3rd Grade Teacher at Hillsdale ES, Professional Employee (Tenured), effective 8/22/17, Level 1, Step 6, $51,700
Education Bachelor of Science from Immaculata Univ. 2001-2003
July 24, 2017
Experience Student taught at Westtown Thornbury ES, 5th grade LTS teacher at East Goshen ES, Building substitute at Penn Wood ES, 3rd grade teacher at Westtown Thornbury ES
Certification Elementary Instruction K-6
5. Mary McGlinchey
Placement 1.0 Full Day Kindergarten Teacher at Exton ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 2, Step 5, $51,800
Education Bachelor of Arts from West Chester Univ. 1985-1994
Experience 1st and 3rd grade LTS teacher at Charlestown ES, 2nd grade teacher at Ithan ES, 2nd grade teacher at Blue Bell ES
Certification Elementary Instruction K-6
6. Christy Rutherford
Placement .8 Business/Marketing Teacher at East HS, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 5, Step 5, $45,520
Education Bachelor of Science from Northwest Missouri State Univ. 1995-1999, Masters of Science from Univ. of Central Missouri 2008-2010
Experience Student taught at Lees Summit North HS, Assistant Director at Harrisonville School District Cass Career Center, Career Education Facilitator, Business & Marketing teacher and dept. chair at Lee’s Summit School District
Certification Business Education 9-12, Cooperative Education 9-12, Marketing 9-12, Principal 7-12, Career Education Director 7-12, PA certification pending
7. Brian Salcido
Placement .7 English Teacher at East HS, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 5, Step 5, $39,830
Education Bachelor of Arts from Skidmore College 2003-2007, Masters of Science from Univ. of Penn 2008-2009
Experience Student taught at Creative & Performing Arts HS, English teacher at Franklin Towne Charter HS, English teacher at Northeast HS, Literacy Specialist at Center for Literacy
Certification English 7-12
b. Professional Staff: Long Term Substitute
1. Nikolette Trofa
Placement 1.0 LTS Third Grade Teacher at Exton ES, Temporary Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 1, Step 1, $46,000, for Christina Hards FMLA
Education Bachelor of Science from Penn State Univ. 2011-2015
Experience Student taught at Ferguson Township Elementary 2014-2015, 4th grade teacher at Discovery ES 2015-2017, 4th grade teacher at Loudoun County Public School.
Certification Elementary Instruction PK-4
c. Administrative Staff: Contract – None
d. Support Staff: Contract
1. Joseph Nicolini
Placement 1.0 2nd Shift Custodian at East HS, 8 hrs./day, 5 days/week, 260 days/year, effective date 7/24/17, Step 1, Group 5, $17.15/hour.
July 24, 2017
2. Jason Moore
Placement 1.0 2nd Shift Custodian at Henderson HS, 8 hrs./day, 5 days/week, 260 days/year, effective date 7/11/17, Step 1, Group 5, $17.15/hour.
3. Alexander Watkins
Placement 1.0 2nd Shift Custodian at Stetson MS, 8 hrs./day, 5 days/week, 260 days/year, effective date 7/31/17, Step 1, Group 5, $17.15/hour.
4. Deborah Baker
Placement 1.0 Benefits Specialist at Spellman Education Center, effective date 8/14/17, $60,000/year.
e. Support Staff: Substitute - None
III. Personnel Events
a. Status Change
Name Type From To Effective
Date Salary
1. Susan Aaldenberg Support 1.0 Help Desk at Spellman Admin. Bldg.
1.0 Technology Support Specialist at Spellman Ed. Center
7/1/2017 Group 6, Step 6, $25.42/hr.
2. John Arrowood Service Support
1.0 Mechanics Apprentice
1.0 Vehicle Mechanic at Warehouse
7/26/2017 Group 1, Step 1, $32.12/hr.
3. William Feaster Service Support
1.0 Electrician I at Facilities and Operations
1.0 Master Electrician at Facilities and Operations
7/1/2017 Group 1, $36.00/hr.
4. Cynthia Greaves Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Mary C. Howse ES
1.0 Kindergarten teacher at Mary C. Howse ES
8/22/2017 Level 5, Step 14, $80,400.
5. Laureen Hamblin Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Penn Wood ES
1.0 Kindergarten teacher at Penn Wood ES
8/22/2017 Level 3, Step 17, $88,700.
6. Lisa Howe Professional .8 Reading Specialist at Glen Acres ES
1.0 Reading Specialist at Glen Acres ES
8/22/2017 Level 9, Step 17.5, $99,905.
7. Peggy Katsouros Professional .8 School Psychologist at Westtown-Thornbury ES
1.0 School Psychologist at E. Goshen ES
8/22/2017 Level 7, Step 8, $63,900.
8. Rich McBride Service Support
Electrician II at Facilities & Operations
Electrician I at Warehouse
7/5/2017 Group 1, Step 1, $32.12/hr.
July 24, 2017
Name Type From To Effective
Date Salary
9. Kaitlyn McGoldrick Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Exton ES
1.0 Kindergarten Teacher at Exton ES
8/22/2017 Level 1, Step 1, $46,000 plus off scale bonus
10. Joseph McGuire Service Support
1.0 Grounds Mechanic #3 at Facilities & Operations
1.0 Master Grounds Mechanic at Facilities & Operations
7/17/2017 Group 1, Step 1, $32.12/hr.
11. Alicia Neary Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Westtown-Thornbury ES
1.0 Kindergarten teacher at Westtown-Thornbury ES
8/22/2017 Level 3, Step 3, $51,000.
12. Kimberly Parise Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Fern Hill ES
1.0 Kindergarten teacher at Fern Hill ES
8/22/2017 Level 5, Step 15, $84,400.
13. Hal Ritter Service Support
HVAC Mechanic I at Facilities & Operations
HVAC/ Plumbing Master Mechanic at Facilities & Operations
7/12/2017 $36.00/hr.
14. Kimberly Russell Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Penn Wood ES
1.0 Kindergarten teacher at Penn Wood ES
8/22/2017 Level 5, Step 14, $80,400.
15. David Young Service Support
1.0 Custodian at Spellman Admin. Bldg.
1.0 Head Custodian at Spellman Education Center
7/1/2017 $56,500.
b. Transfer
Name Type From To Effective
Date
1. Katie Gill Professional .5 Kindergarten Teacher at Fern Hill ES/.5 Kindergarten at Penn Wood ES
1.0 Kindergarten Teacher at Penn Wood ES
8/22/2017
2. Anthony Kelly Service Support
1.0 Head Custodian at Exton ES
1.0 Head Custodian at Westtown Thornbury ES
7/10/2017
3. Alison Mastrilli Professional 1.0 Reading Specialist at Fern Hill ES
Reading Specialist, .5 at Fern Hill ES/.5 at Starkweather ES
8/22/2017
4. Tracey McCloskey Professional 1.0 Art Teacher at East Goshen ES
Art Teacher, .75 at East Goshen ES/.25 at Glen Acres ES
8/22/2017
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IV. Personnel Leave a. Sabbatical Leave
Name Position Effective Date Ending Date
1. Kerry Montgomery
1.0 Science Teacher at Fugett Middle School
Beginning of the second semester of the 2017-2018 school year
End of the 2017-2018 school year
b. Unpaid Leave – None
V. Additional Information
1. Approval of the following Non-Bargaining Support/Confidential Merit Bonuses Only based on 2016-2017 performances per the Compensation, Benefits and Work Environment Guide for Supervisory, Technical and Confidential Employees:
First Name Last Name Position 2016-2017 Merit
Amount
Charles Duncan HVAC Coordinator $2,160.00
Charles Farr II Athletic Turf Coordinator $1,750.00
Charles Pennypacker Central Maintenance Coordinator $2,460.00
James Soja Head Custodian $1,921.88
2. David Stratton who had accepted a 1.0 LTS Guidance Counselor, Starkweather ES, rescinded his acceptance, effective 7/12/2017.
VI. Corrections
1. Jennifer Russell’s salary is $55,800.00, not $54,600.00 as originally reported.
VII. Supplemental Contracts
Last Name First Name Location Season Step % of
Contract Total
Contract Position Title
Additions: Fall ’17-‘18
High School
Chafetz Marc EHS Fall 1 100% $924.00 Fall Intramurals
Lindsay Charles EHS Fall 5 100% $1,143.00 Fall Intramurals
Martin Sean EHS Fall 1 100% $3,080.00 Fall Drama
Clay Charles HHS Fall 1 100% $924.00 Fall Intramurals
Lammey Daniel HHS Fall 4 33.3% $1,225.44 Fall Drama
Byerly Scott RHS Fall 5 100% $3,810.00 Fall Drama
Hoffman Mitchell RHS Fall 4 50% $3,128.00 Asst. Football Coach
Hutchinson Glen RHS Fall 4 100% $4,416.00 Asst. Field Hockey Coach
Speers Kathryne RHS Fall 4 100% $4,416.00 Asst. Field Hockey Coach
Bunting Kayla RHS Fall 1 25% $1,155.00 Asst. Marching Band Director
Bunting Kayla RHS Fall 1 25% $1,001.00 Marching Band Color Guard
Castineiras Emma RHS Fall 1 75% $3,003.00 Marching Band Color Guard
Corbi Jonathan RHS Fall 1 50% $2,310.00 Asst. Marching Band Director
Lee Shawn RHS Fall 1 75% $3,465.00 Asst. Marching Band Director
Macciocca Susan RHS Fall 4 100% $5,520.00 Head Field Hockey Coach
Santos Brianna RHS Fall 1 50% $2,310.00 Asst. Marching Band Director
July 24, 2017
Last Name First Name Location Season Step % of
Contract Total
Contract Position Title
Shoremount Michael RHS Fall 7 100% $9,913.00 Marching Band Director
Middle School
McGrath Timothy FMS Fall 1 100% $3,388.00 Head Football Coach
Kosic John PMS Fall 1 100% $2,464.00 6th Grade Cross Country Coach
Winter ’17-‘18 High School
Werner Kendra EHS Winter 7 100% 5,603.00 Musical Co-Director: Music
Durant Tom EHS Winter 3 100% 6,156.00 Head Boys Basketball Coach
Costin Douglas EHS Winter 4 100% 1,104.00 Winter Intramurals
Scott Stephen EHS Winter 1 100% 924.00 Winter Intramurals
Wiggins James EHS Winter 1 100% 4,520.00 Girls Head Track Coach
Clay Charles HHS Winter 1 100% 924.00 Winter Intramurals
Haid William RHS Winter 3 100% 4,536.00 Asst. Girls Basketball Coach
Powers Jim RHS Winter 2 100% 5,985.00 Head Girls Basketball Coach
Zang Samantha RHS Winter 1 100% 4,312.00 Asst. Girls Basketball Coach
Annual ’17-‘18 High School
Bayley Jennifer EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,608.50 Subject Chair: Math
Bennett Laura EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,612.00 Subject Chair: Special Ed
Biddle Jessica EHS Annual 4 50% $2,024.00 Senior Class Advisor
Bonds Matthew EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Brennan Beth EHS Annual 2 50% $1,260.00 Junior Class Advisor
Brien Lauter Heather EHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Freshman Class Advisor
Brien Lauter Heather EHS Annual N/A 33% $938.85 Detention Room Supervisor
Carr Kimberly EHS Annual 3 50% $1,458.00 Student Council/Senate Advisor
Carr Kimberly EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,708.00 Subject Chair: ELA
Costin Doug EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Densmore Thomas EHS Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Science Competition
Farrell Daniel EHS Annual 1 100% $2,156.00 Debate Sponsor
Flynn Erin EHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Freshman Class Advisor
Gallo John EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Gallo Heather EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,356.00 Subject Chair: Guidance
Heim Tracy EHS Annual 6 100% $4,466.00 Academic Team: Advisor
Heim Tracy EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,816.80 Subject Chair: Social Studies
Henderson Ruth EHS Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Science Competition
Jones Brent EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Keenan Collette EHS Annual 1 50% $1,694.00 Senior Class Advisor
King Robert EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,903.20 Subject Chair: Science
Kowalski Christine EHS Annual N/A 100% $1,500.00 AP Coordinator
Lill Carol EHS Annual 4 100% $3,312.00 Deca Advisor
Lindsay Charles EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Lorback Todd EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Martin Sean EHS Annual N/A 50% $1,232.00 Junior Class Advisor
McLain Becky EHS Annual N/A 33% $938.85 Detention Room Supervisor
Moreno-Davis Erica EHS Annual 7 50% $1,939.50 Student Council/Senate Advisor
July 24, 2017
Last Name First Name Location Season Step % of
Contract Total
Contract Position Title
Moreno-Davis Erica EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,516.00 Subject Chair: World Language
Niedziejko Joseph EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Niedziejko Joseph EHS Annual 5 100% $4,572.00 Newspaper Sponsor
Owens Dean EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Pribish Jessica EHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor
Rightmyer Jennifer EHS Annual N/A 33% $938.85 Detention Room Supervisor
Rightmyer Jennifer EHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor
Scelsa Meredith EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,441.76 Subject Chair: Health & PE
Schlamb Nathan EHS Annual 4 100% $2,576.00 Academic Team: Assistant
Solomon Elizabeth EHS Annual 1 100% $2,464.00 Literary Magazine
Zimmerman Courtney EHS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School
Abbott Heidi HHS Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Competition
Anderson William HHS Annual 1 100% $3,696.00 Newspaper Sponsor
Boosz Janet HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,676.00 Subject Chair: World Language
Bott Jeffrey HHS Annual N/A 50% $1,774.00 Subject Chair: Health & PE
Boyer Kathleen HHS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School
Clay Charles HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Clay Charles HHS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School
Clay Charles HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,804.00 Subject Chair: English
Coley Daniel HHS Annual 1 75% $1,617.00 Debate Sponsor
Corr Maureen HHS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School
Corr Maureen HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,740.00 Subject Chair: Special Education
Donley Dean HHS Annual N/A 50% $1,774.00 Subject Chair: Health & PE
Donley Dean HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Finch James HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Gamble Morgan HHS Annual 3 50% $1,296.00 Junior Class Advisor
Gamble Morgan HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,420.00 Subject Chair: Guidance
Heintz Jonathan HHS Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 National Honor Society
Hohwald Joan HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,996.00 Subject Chair: Math
Jakubowski Candy HHS Annual 1 50% $1,232.00 Junior Class Advisor
Kelly Kevin HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Kernaghan Stephen HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,685.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies
Kozack Bruce HHS Annual 5 100% $2,667.00 Asst. Academic Team Advisor
Kozack Bruce HHS Annual N/A 100% $2,845.00 Detention Room Supervisor
Malizia Grace HHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor
McCormick Christina HHS Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Student Council/Senate Advisor
O'Connor Stuart HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Orlando Kevin HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,932.00 Subject Chair: Science
Pierce Edward HHS Annual 4 50% $1,472.00 Literary Magazine
Rowe-Wlodarczyk Kelly HHS Annual 1 50% $1,386.00
Student Council/Senate Advisor
Rowe-Wlodarczyk Kelly HHS Annual 4 100% $4,048.00 Senior Class Advisor
Sharp Whitney HHS Annual 1 100% $1,848.00 Freshmen Class Advisor
Snider Nicole HHS Annual 7 100% $7,728.00 Yearbook Sponsor
Sobieck Stephen HHS Annual 5 100% $4,191.00 Academic Team Advisor
Sok Peter HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Stango Corrie HHS Annual 4 25% $644.00 Debate Sponsor
July 24, 2017
Last Name First Name Location Season Step % of
Contract Total
Contract Position Title
Teague Kathleen HHS Annual N/A 100% $1,500.00 AP Coordinator
Truong Stan HHS Annual 4 50% $1,288.00 National Honor Society
Umile Marc HHS Annual 4 50% $1,472.00 Literary Magazine
Webber Melissa HHS Annual 6 100% $3,654.00 Deca Advisor
Zerr Rebecca HHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor
Acchione John RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,868.00 Subject Chair: Math
Alvanitakis John RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Alvanitakis Bobbie RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,356.00 Subject Chair: Guidance
Arndt Michael RHS Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Student Council/Senate Advisor
Arscott Joseph RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Bannister Jennifer RHS Annual 1 50% $3,234.00 Yearbook Sponsor
Bodak-Gyovai Jennifer RHS Annual 4 50% $3,864.00 Yearbook Sponsor
Breslin John RHS Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 National Honor Society
Byerly Scott RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Byerly Scott RHS Annual 7 90% $5,042.70 Musical Director: Drama
Byrd James RHS Annual 4 2% $66.24 Science Competition
Chessock Amy RHS Annual 2 100% $2,205.00 Academic Team Assistant
Chessock Amy RHS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School
Chessock Amy RHS Annual N/A 50% $1,998.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies
Clark David RHS Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 National Honor Society
Doyle Elizabeth RHS Annual 1 100% $3,696.00 Newspaper Sponsor
D'Urbano Robert RHS Annual N/A 50% $1,742.00 Subject Chair: Health & PE
Ellis Ann RHS Annual 4 50% $2,392.00 Musical Director: Music
Fitzgerald Nora RHS Annual 1 10% $400.40 Musical Director: Drama
Frechette Jacob RHS Annual 2 50% $1,288.00 Debate Sponsor
Graham Marya RHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor
Haid William RHS Annual N/A 50% $1,998.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies
Hammond Marissa RHS Annual N/A 50% $1,742.00 Subject Chair: Health & PE
Harkins Brad RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Harrison Ted RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Hoesch Thomas RHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Senior Class Advisor
Hutchinson Glen RHS Annual N/A 100% $2,845.00 Detention Room Supervisor
Koepke Katherine RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,460.00 Subject Chair: Special Ed
LeClerc Shirley RHS Annual N/A 100% $1,500.00 AP Coordinator
LeClerc Shirley RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
McCarter Christine RHS Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Deca Advisor
McCarter Christine RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
McCarter Christine RHS Annual 4 50% $2,024.00 Senior Class Advisor
Melbourne Robyn RHS Annual 4 100% $4,048.00 Academic Team Advisor
Menzel Laura RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,932.00 Subject Chair: Science
Reidenberg Regina RHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Freshman Class Advisor
Shoremount Michael RHS Annual 4 50% $2,392.00 Musical Director: Music
Suarez Jaime RHS Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 Science Competition
Taglang Matthew RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,676.00 Subject Chair: World Language
Turley Abigail RHS Annual 4 100% $2,944.00 Literary Magazine
Turley Abigail RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,804.00 Subject Chair: ELA
Vecchiolli Christina RHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor
Whitton Tanna RHS Annual 1 24% $665.28 Science Competition
Winfield Mark RHS Annual 3 50% $1,134.00 Debate Sponsor
July 24, 2017
Last Name First Name Location Season Step % of
Contract Total
Contract Position Title
Winfield Mark RHS Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 Student Council/Senate Advisor
Yabor Brittany RHS Annual 1 24% $665.28 Science Competition
Zerbato Robert RHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Freshman Class Advisor
Middle School
Abbott Shayna FMS Annual 1 50% $1,232.00 Student Activities Advisor
Bowen Malina FMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Bowen Malina FMS Annual 5 50% $1,524.00 Student Activities Advisor
Cassidy Michael FMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Conner Jeffrey FMS Annual 1 100% $2,156.00 Yearbook Sponsor
Dannehower Robin FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,727.00 Subject Chair: ELA
Estrada Jennifer FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,740.00 Subject Chair: Special Ed
Hill Matthew FMS Annual 2 100% $2,205.00 Drama Sponsor
Litwa Jaclyn FMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Mazzagatti Laura FMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 8th Grade Team Leader
McCauley William FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,484.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies
Miller Kelly FMS Annual 4 100% $1,472.00 8th Grade Team Leader
Miller Kelly FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,676.00 Subject Chair: Math
Montgomery Kerry FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,548.00 Subject Chair: Science through 1/23/18
Morales Carol FMS Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 7th Grade Team Leader
Nefos Frank FMS Annual 6 100% $1,624.00 6th Grade Team Leader
Nefos Frank FMS Annual 5 100% $381/Issue Newspaper Sponsor
Oneill Karen FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,845.00 Detention Room Supervisor
Page Christine FMS Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 7th Grade Team Leader
Peters Rebecca FMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 6th Grade Team Leader
Prilutski Katherine FMS Annual 1 100% $2,156.00 Drama Sponsor
Saundurs Todd FMS Annual 5 100% $2,286.00 Math Counts
Swift Thomas FMS Annual 5 100% $13,716.00 Athletic Manager
Trombley Joanne FMS Annual 6 100% $3,654.00 Science Olympiad
Voois Judy FMS Annual 5 100% $1,434.00 Jazz Band
Atkins, Jr John PMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Atkins, Jr John PMS Annual N/A 100% $2,548.00 Subject Chair: Science
Brun Kyle PMS Annual 2 100% $1,260.00 8th Grade Team Leader
Chronister Diana PMS Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 Yearbook Sponsor
Cimino Nicole PMS Annual N/A 50% $1,230.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies
Crilly Danielle PMS Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 6th Grade Team Leader
Curay-Cramer Michelle PMS Annual N/A 100% $2,868.00 Subject Chair: ELA
de Zeeuw Kristen PMS Annual N/A 100% $2,550.00 Subject Chair: Math
Diffendall Cindy PMS Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 7th Grade Team Leader
Erbe Patricia PMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Erbe Patricia PMS Annual N/A 100% $2,845.00 Detention Room Supervisor
Haggerty Amberlee PMS Annual 4 100% $368/Issue Newspaper Sponsor
Henkels-Boyd Denise PMS Annual 1 100% $2,156.00 Drama Sponsor
Hoopes Myers Megan PMS Annual 5 50% $1,524.00 Student Activities Advisor
Jenkins Stephen PMS Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 8th Grade Team Leader
Jenkins Stephen PMS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School
Jenkins Stephen PMS Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 Yearbook Sponsor
Kimberling Doug PMS Annual 6 100% $3,654.00 Science Olympiad
July 24, 2017
Last Name First Name Location Season Step % of
Contract Total
Contract Position Title
Liebsch Kevin PMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 6th Grade Team Leader
Martin Rickey PMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 7th Grade Team Leader
Shollenberger Kyle PMS Annual 5 100% $1,143.00 Jazz Band
Valitski Beth PMS Annual 2 100% $1,890.00 Math Counts
Virgilio Sam PMS Annual 5 100% $13,716.00 Athletic Manager
Weaver Tara PMS Annual 4 50% $1,472.00 Student Activities Advisor
Whitehead Heather PMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Whittingham Kelly PMS Annual N/A 100% $2,484.00 Subject Chair: Special Ed
Yanushefski Alex PMS Annual N/A 50% $1,306.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies
Becker Robert SMS Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Science Olympiad
Braid Susan SMS Annual 4 100% $1,472.00 7th Grade Team Leader
Burke Daniel SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Busz Gerald SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Cavuto Jeanne SMS Annual 4 100% $2,208.00 Math Counts
Claffey Cynthia SMS Annual 4 100% $368/Issue Newspaper Sponsor
Corcoran William SMS Annual 6 100% $14,616.00 Athletic Manager
Costin Tina SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Decker Rosemary SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,548.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies
Eagles Christine SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Garzarella Joanne SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Gomez Tracy SMS Annual 4 100% $2,576.00 Yearbook Sponsor
Green Patricia SMS Annual 7 100% $1,724.00 6th Grade Team Leader
Green Patricia SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,676.00 Subject Chair: Math
Holladay Colleen SMS Annual 5 100% $3,048.00 Student Activities Advisor
Kelley Donald SMS Annual 7 100% $1,293.00 Jazz Band
Laverty Jill SMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 8th Grade Team Leader
Loescher-Velazquez David SMS Annual 4 100% $1,472.00 6th Grade Team Leader
Logan Andrew SMS Annual 4 100% $1,472.00 7th Grade Team Leader
Nesti Victoria SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Peck James SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,548.00 Subject Chair: Science
Smith Patricia SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,845.00 Detention Room Supervisor
Smith Patricia SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,484.00 Subject Chair: Special Ed
White Andrew SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,868.00 Subject Chair: ELA
Wolensky Jason SMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 8th Grade Team Leader
Elementary School
Byrne Janice EBE Annual 3 100% $2,916.00 Science Advocate
Cook Karen EBE Annual 7 50% $1,508.50 CCRC Facilitator
Cook Karen EBE Annual 2 50% $2,205.00 Head Teacher
Dunn Diana EBE Annual 2 50% $1,417.50 Math Advocate
Kraynie Erin EBE Annual 1 100% $616.00 School Chorus & Musical
Loper Alonzo EBE Annual 1 50% $462.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
Mercurio Harry EBE Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher
Rand Julie EBE Annual 6 50% $1,421.00 CCRC Facilitator
Seifert Mary Jo EBE Annual 2 50% $1,417.50 Math Advocate
Seifert Mary Jo EBE Annual 1 50% $462.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
Twaddle, Jr William EBE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 After School Intramurals
Alexiadis Jennifer EGE Annual 4 100% $2,576.00 CCRC Facilitator
Atkinson Nicole EGE Annual 5 100% $762.00 School Chorus & Musical
July 24, 2017
Last Name First Name Location Season Step % of
Contract Total
Contract Position Title
Eleftherakis Lisa EGE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate
Gendron Bethany EGE Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 Computer Coordinator
Kelly Denise EGE Annual 4 100% $5,152.00 Head Teacher
Pellak Megan EGE Annual 2 100% $945.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
Smyth Erin EGE Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 Computer Coordinator
Tykwinski Paulette EGE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Math Advocate
Virgilio Edward EGE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 After School Intramurals
Alder Karen EXE Annual 1 100% $2,156.00 CCRC Facilitator
Buckel Christina EXE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Science Advocate
Falkner Jessica EXE Annual 1 100% $924.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
Klingler James EXE Annual 4 100% $736.00 School Chorus & Musical
Klingler James EXE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 After School Intramurals
Mcgaughey Carolyn EXE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Math Advocate
Taylor Tammy EXE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Computer Coordinator
Turner Kerri EXE Annual 5 100% $5,334.00 Head Teacher
Bloome Matthew FHE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Bloome Matthew FHE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Computer Coordinator
Coulter Kathleen FHE Annual 3 50% $1,458.00 CCRC Facilitator
Dean Sharon FHE Annual 1 100% $924.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
Dzielawa Shawn FHE Annual 3 50% $1,458.00 Math Advocate
Fordyce Maria FHE Annual 1 100% $616.00 School Chorus & Musical until 11/29/17
Gray Susan FHE Annual 1 100% $4,312.00 Head Teacher
Gruber Jenna FHE Annual 2 100% $630.00 School Chorus & Musical as of 11/29/17
Southmayd Jennifer FHE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Computer Coordinator
Southmayd Jennifer FHE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Math Advocate
Watson Lauren FHE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate
Winfield Carrie FHE Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 CCRC Facilitator
Krasley Kayla GAE Annual 1 100% $616.00 School Chorus & Musical
Ousey Chris GAE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Ousey Chris GAE Annual 5 100% $4,536.00 Head Teacher
Peterson Vaniah GAE Annual 1 100% $924.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
Rogers Matthew GAE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Computer Coordinator
Root Kara GAE Annual 4 100% $2,576.00 CCRC Facilitator
Rude Cheryl GAE Annual 4 100% $3,312.00 Math Advocate
Virtue-Baer Jennifer GAE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Science Advocate
Yarosewick Michael GAE Annual 7 100% $3,879.00 After School Intramurals
DeWitt Kathy HDE Annual 6 100% $2,842.00 CCRC Facilitator
Giovan Harry HDE Annual 5 100% $762.00 School Chorus & Musical
Golebiewski Angela HDE Annual 1 100% $924.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
Quinn Marilyn HDE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Rapoport Renee HDE Annual 4 50% $2,576.00 Head Teacher
Roberts Christine HDE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Computer Coordinator
Selke Maria HDE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate
Thomas Amy HDE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Math Advocate
Viggiano Matthew HDE Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher
Viggiano Matthew HDE Annual 3 100% $2,916.00 After School Intramurals
July 24, 2017
Last Name First Name Location Season Step % of
Contract Total
Contract Position Title
Benfield Jason MCH Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 CCRC Facilitator
Benfield Jason MCH Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher
Duffy Ann MCH Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Giuliano Robin MCH Annual 4 100% $3,312.00 Math Advocate
Jacien Sarah MCH Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate
Litzenberg Mary MCH Annual 5 100% $762.00 School Chorus & Musical
Litzenberg Mary MCH Annual 5 100% $1,143.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
McGeehin Rosemary MCH Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 CCRC Facilitator
McGeehin Rosemary MCH Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher
McGinley Catherine MCH Annual 7 100% $3,879.00 After School Sports
Wackerman Barbara MCH Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Computer Coordinator
Cermignano Brian PWE Annual 3 100% $972.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
Davis Caroline PWE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate
Greene Jennifer PWE Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher
Mangold Linda PWE Annual 4 100% $736.00 School Chorus & Musical
Mangold Linda PWE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Computer Coordinator
Treon Diane PWE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 After School Intramurals
Ray Kristin PWE Annual 4 50% $2,576.00 Head Teacher
Wildermuth Timothy PWE Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 After School Intramurals
Zacharkiw Susan PWE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Math Advocate
Zanikos Elaine PWE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Ambrosino Antone SWE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate
Amen Ines SWE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Amen Ines SWE Annual 1 100% $924.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
Buckley Alyssa SWE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 CCRC Facilitator
Caroulis Christina SWE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Computer Coordinator
Dailey Jacqueline SWE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Doran Amy SWE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Iaboni Patricia SWE Annual N/A 100% $35.00 Bus Duty
Massey Kathleen SWE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Computer Coordinator
McConnell John SWE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 After School Intramurals
Melanson Erin SWE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Morrison James SWE Annual 5 100% $762.00 School Chorus & Musical
Sommer Christine SWE Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher
Sommer Christine SWE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Math Advocate
Stoddard Lisa SWE Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher
Sullivan Bevin SWE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 CCRC Facilitator
Algier Cynthia WTE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty
Blaker Margaret WTE Annual 6 50% $1,421.00 CCRC Facilitator
Blaker Margaret WTE Annual 1 100% $4,312.00 Head Teacher
Davis James WTE Annual 7 100% $3,879.00 After School Intramurals
Donals Katherine WTE Annual 1 100% $616.00 School Chorus & Musical
Finegan Teresa WTE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Computer Coordinator
Labik Joseph WTE Annual 1 50% $462.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
Lieb Kathryn WTE Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 CCRC Facilitator
Ottaviani Nathan WTE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Math Advocate
Pester Gary WTE Annual 1 50% $462.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator
Rodriguez Rene WTE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Science Advocate
July 24, 2017
Last Name First Name Location Season Step % of
Contract Total
Contract Position Title
Binkley William EXE/GAE Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Orchestra
Fuette Ken EXE/GAE Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Band
Park Adriana SWE/EBE Annual 6 100% $1,624.00 School Orchestra
Cooper Donna SWE/EBE Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Band
Belczyk Mark EGE/HDE Annual 7 100% $1,724.00 School Band
Van Lenten Lynn EGE/HDE Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Orchestra
Belczyk Mary FHE/MCH Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Orchestra
Pettigrew Claire FHE/MCH Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Band
Modric John PWE/WTE Annual 7 100% $1,724.00 School Band
Celfo Timothy PWE/WTE Annual 2 100% $1,260.00 School Orchestra
District
Suarez Jaime District Annual 4 100% $2,576.00 Robotics
Removals: High School Barilotti Michael RHS Fall 1 66% $2,439.00 Asst. Boys Soccer Coach
McFadden Caitlin RHS Fall 1 100% $3,696.00 Asst. Field Hockey Coach
Adjustments: High School
Lunardi John HHS Winter 5 100% $1,143.00 Intramurals
Middle School
Dunn Michael FMS Winter 5 100% 2,667.00 Asst. Boys Basketball Coach
Wolensky Jason SMS Fall 3 100% 2,916.00 Asst. Football Coach
Personnel Addendum
I. Removals from Payroll a. Resignations
3. Heather Gallo, 1.0 Guidance Counselor at East HS, effective date TBD
4. Robert Zerbato, .7 Business Teacher at Rustin HS, effective date TBD
b. Retirements – None
II. Additions to Payroll
a. Professional Staff: Contract
8. Julie Devaney
Placement 1.0 Full Day Kindergarten Teacher at Fern Hill ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 5, Step 1, $51,300
Education Bachelor of Science from West Chester Univ. 2004-2008, Master of Science from St. Joseph’s Univ. 2013-2015
Experience Student taught at Manoa ES and Media ES, Kindergarten Enrichment teacher at A Child’s Place, Acting Head of Youth Services at Springfield Township Library,
July 24, 2017
Kindergarten Enrichment teacher at Phoenixville Kindergarten Center, per diem substitute at Springfield School District
Certification Elementary Instruction K-6, Special Education PK-8
9. Brielle McAliney
Placement 1.0 Full Day Kindergarten Teacher at Glen Acres ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 1, Step 1, $46,000
Education Bachelor of Science from West Chester Univ. 2010-2014
Experience Student taught at Fern Hill ES, 2nd grade LTS teacher at Glen Acres ES, 2nd grade LTS teacher at Hillsdale ES, 1st grade LTS teacher at Starkweather ES, building substitute at Starkweather ES
Certification Elementary Instruction PK-4
10. Melanie Pizzi
Placement 1.0 First Grade Teacher at Exton ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 5, Step 2, $53,600
Education Bachelor of Science from West Chester Univ. 1999-2001, Master of Education from West Chester Univ. 2007-2012
Experience Student taught at East Bradford ES and Exton ES, building substitute at Exton ES and East Bradford ES, 1st and 4th grade teacher at Longstreth ES, K-5 Language Arts teacher at The Grace Academy, building substitute at Darby Township ES
Certification Elementary Instruction K-6, Reading Specialist
b. Professional Staff: Long Term Substitute
2. Elizabeth Erbe
Placement 1.0 LTS Second Grade Teacher at Glen Acres ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 1, Step 1, $46,000
Education Bachelor of Science from Shippensburg Univ. 2011-2015
Experience Student taught at Hamilton Heights ES, 3rd grade LTS teacher at Glen Acres ES, building substitute at Glen Acres, ES, Lead Pre-Kindergarten teacher at The Malvern School
Certification Elementary Instruction PK-4
c. Administrative Staff: None
d. Support Staff: None
e. Support Staff: Substitute
1. Margaret Nugent, Substitute Custodian, $15.00/hr.
III. Personnel Events
a. Status Change: None
b. Transfer
Name Type From To
Effective Date
5. Danielle Donoghue Professional .5 Reading Specialist at Starkweather ES/.5 Reading Specialist at Mary C. Howse ES
1.0 1st Grade Teacher at Mary C Howse ES
8/22/2017
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IV. Personnel Leave c. Sabbatical Leave - None d. Unpaid Leave – None
V. Additional Information – None
VI. Corrections – None VII. Supplemental Contracts - None
On roll call vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried 9-0.
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Approval of Consent Agenda BOARD ACTION: It was moved by Dr. Herrmann and seconded by Dr. Swalm to approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
Committee Reports Pupil Services 1. Approval of One Special Education Settlement Agreement Property & Finance 1. Approval of Middle School Athletic Trainer Contract with Rehabclinics (SPT), Inc. d/b/a
Novacare Rehabilitiation for 2017-18 - $57,960; for 2018-19 - $58,829.40; for 2019-10 - $59,711.80.
Other Reports Other Business 1. Approval of School Board Treasurer’s Report and Statement of Disbursements Summary
Schedule for the Period of June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017
GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS 23,416,757.07
includes Technology,
Federal Programs and any Special State Funds
BILLS PAID 23,416,757.07
INVESTMENTS 0.00
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 1,062,735.99
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 136,399.85
SPECIAL REVENUE - Athletics 3,728.22
TRUST FUNDS 21,637.32
CAFETERIA 320,944.61
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND DISBURSEMENTS 38,842.62
TRUST AND AGENCY FUND DISBURSEMENTS 94,978.99
July 24, 2017
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 25,096,024.67
NOTE: A copy of the details of the above disbursements is
available for review from the Board Secretary.
On roll call vote to approve the above Consent Agenda Items, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried 9-0.
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Other Business Approval to establish the Bianca Roberson Scholarship Trust Account BOARD ACTION: It was moved by Ms. Chester and seconded by Mrs. Kaliner to approve the Bianca Roberson Scholarship Trust Account. On roll call vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried 9-0.
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Comments from Residents Julia Hild spoke about her neighborhood bus stop and asked the board to consider moving it.
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Mr. McCune read the following quote, ”Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” ~Albert Einstein.
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Adjournment: BOARD ACTION: On motion by Ms. Chester, seconded by Dr. Swalm, the Board, on voice vote, agreed to adjourn at 8:17 p.m.
Board Secretary