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PUBLIC MEETING OF BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS PENN DELCO SCHOOL DISTRICT

2821 CONCORD ROAD ASTON, PA 19014

Minutes of the Board of School Directors MAY27,2015

A regular meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Penn-Delco School District convened on Wednesday May 27, 2015, at 7:37p.m. at the District Service Center pursuant to advertisement published in the Delaware County Daily Times.

School Directors Present: Leon Armour A. Lewis Boughner Kate Denney John Dougherty Catherine Hilferty Dawn Jones M. Colleen Powell Kevin Tinsley

School Directors Absent: Lisa Esler

Others in Attendance: Dr. George Steinhoff, Superintendent Richard Gregg, Assistant Superintendent Deborah Albence, Director of Human Resources Tracy Marshall, Business Administrator

STAFF, STUDENT AND COMMUNITY RECOGNITION President Tinsley recognized Emma Atkinson, NMS Student, who placed first in the YMCA State Championship for her age group in the 500 Freestyle recently held at Penn State University. She was presented with a certificate for this Athletic Achievement.

Dr. Steinhoff recognized the employees who are retiring this year for their service to the District.

Ms. Phillips, Aston Principal, recognized Beth Birtwell, 25 years of service; Mr. Datte, Facilities Director, recognized Bob Cooke, 13 years of service; Ms. Martin, Pennell Principal, recognized Holly Reneagar, 23 years of service; Mrs. Jenkins, Assistant Principal Sun Valley, recognized Bill Stull, 45 years of service; Mrs. Ford, Parkside Principal, recognized Jemma Walsh, 22 years of service; Dr. Steinhoff, Superintendent, recognized Rosemary Fowler, 42 years of service; Deborah Albence, 11 years of service and Eleanor "Pepper" Walling, 28 years of service.

Each Retiree was presented with a clock to commemorate their retirement.

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STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT TO THE BOARD Amani Williams and Alexia Pagano reported on the following: • Seniors returned from their class trip to Disney World • Senior Prom and Post Prom were held on May gth • All students completed the AP and Keystone testing • Arts Alive was held on Wednesday May 20th • Graduation will be held on June gth at Neumann University

Dr. Steinhoff thanked them for their monthly updates.

MINUTES AND MONTHLY REPORTS The Agenda for this meeting is attached hereto as Appendix "1 ".

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Upon considering the draft minutes attached hereto as Appendix "2", it was resolved that the minutes of the regular meeting of April22, 2015, as presented, be and are hereby approved.

Motion to approve the resolution was made by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Powell. The motion was unanimously approved.

2. APPROVAL OF INVOICE LISTING- Upon considering the invoice listing attached hereto as Appendix "3", it was resolved that the invoice listing for April- May 2015 as presented, be and is hereby approved.

Motion to approve the resolution was made by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Denney. The motion was approved as follows:

Voting Yea: All Voting No: None

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Dr. Steinhoff introduced Tracy Marshall, who presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the 2015-2016 budget; which is on the agenda for approval this evening.

Dr. Steinhoff congratulated Aston, Coebourn and Pennell Elementary schools who have been acknowledged as 2015 National School of Character by Character.org, a national advocate and leader for the character education movement.

Dr. Steinhoff presented the new district website, which will launch tomorrow.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC President Tinsley announced, pursuant to Act 48, prior to the meeting, the Board met in executive session to discuss legal and personnel issues.

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COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD None

ITEMS FOR BOARD INFORMATION A. Delaware County Intermediate Unit Report- Mr. Boughner- Mr. Boughner reported that the IU has passed all their operating budgets. Dr. O'Shea, Executive Director of the IU is retiring. They have begun the process of finding a replacement. B. Legislative Council- Mrs. Esler- No report

PUBLIC COMMENTS PREPARED AND INFORMAL COMMENTS AND INQUIRES FROM CITIZENS

GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN BOARD MEETINGS

The Board recognizes the value added to school governance by public comment on educational issues, and the importance of involving members of the public in Board Meetings.

In order to permit fair and orderly expression of such comments, the Board will provide two periods for public participation during Board Meetings.

The presiding officer at each public board meeting will follow these guidelines: • Public participation shall be permitted only as indicated on the order of business in the

procedures of this Board or at the discretion of the presiding officer on a given issue; • Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface their comments by an

announcement of their name, address, and group affiliation; • If appropriate all statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; • No participant may address or question Board Members individually; • The public participation in the beginning of the agenda will be limited to 15 minutes totally and

to 3 minutes for individuals; • The public participation at the end of the agenda will be limited to 30 minutes totally and to 3

minutes for individuals.

The presiding officer may: • Interrupt or terminate a participant's statement when the statement is too lengthy, personally

directed, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant.

Approved January 24, 1990

PUBLIC COMMENTS None

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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION 10.01 Personnel- Professional (1) Extra Pay - Extended Employment

(a) Special Education GIEP Writing and Conferences, March-April 2015 (Account# 1 0-1200-123-000-00-00-00-000) Valerie Carr 9 hours Mindy Ross 3 hours

(b) Professional Education Council Meeting, April22 and/or May 20, 2015 (Account # 10-2260-123-000-1 0-00-00-000) Michelle Craley 2.5 hours Jessica King 2.5 hours Jamie Keefer 1 hour Theresa McHugh 2.5 hours Kris Hopkins 2.5 hours Elisha Talley 2.5 hours Jowell Roche 2.5 hours (Account# 10-2260-123-000-30-00-00-000) Cherie Freeman 2.5 hours Jen Maxwell 2.5 hours Shari Sharp 2.5 hours Samantha Smith 1 hour Amy Grady 2.5 hours Tim Moore 2.5 hours

(c) Facilitated ESY Presentation for Special Education Plan, February 19, 2015 (Account # 1 0-1200-123-000-00-00-00-000) Michael McCormick 2 hours

(d) Visit to Assess Technical School for Student Placement, April15, 2015 (Account# 1 0-1200-123-000-00-00-00-000) Michael McCormick 5 hours

(e) Accountability Committee Meeting, April 28, 2015 (Account# 10-2260-123-000-10-00-00-000) Alison Cobb 1 hour (Account# 1 0-2260-123-000-30-00-00-000) Adria Bondanza 1 hour Shari Sharp 1 hour

(f) Extra Pay for Class Coverage @ $33. 00/class covered (Account # 10-1110-123-000-3 0-00-00-000) Kelly Johnson-Morales 2 classes Marianna Constantino 2 classes Scott Kallal 6 classes Keith Sgrillo 4 classes Gina Ragan 1 class Ashley Hurst 1 class Nicole Kowalski 1 class Kevin Murphy 1 class

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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION - Continued Cherie Freeman 1 class Michelle Ritz 1 class Colleen Miller 1 class Jen Porter 2 classes Jamie York 2 classes Kelly Muller 2 classes Samantha Smith 1 class

(2) Resignation (a) Candace Anderson, Title I Math Teacher at Northley Middle School, effective 6/15115.

(3) Appointments (a) Paul Egleston, Temporary Professional Employee, effective August 26,2015 Education Cabrini College, 5/09

MS, Education Cabrini College, 5/07

B S, Mathematics Professional Experience Sun Valley High School Math LTS, 9/2/14-6/15/15

Welsh Valley Middle School, Lower Merion Math LTS, 1/14-6114

Harriton High School, Lower Merion Math LTS, 9/11/12/13

Cert/ Assign Type 61- Mathematics, 7-12 Sun Valley- Math Salary M/2 $50,705 Rationale J. Swainson, resignation

(b) Kaitlyn Cordato, Temporary Professional Employee, effective August 26,2015 Education Lebanon Valley College, 5/10

BS, Elementary Education Professional Experience Kelly Educational Staffing, 11/12-6/13

Building Substitute- Aston Elementary Pine Street Elementary School, Fall2009

Student Teaching, 1st Grade Aston Elementary School, 9/13-Present

LTS, 3rd Grade

Cert/ Assign Type 61- Elementary K -6 Aston- 3 rct Grade Salary B/2 $48,105 Rationale S. Sciecinski, transfer

(c) Summer Enrichment Professional Staff@ $33.75/hour (July 6- August 27) Patricia Krause Derek Sciecinski Nicole Gordon George Washinko Josh Leight Mindy Ross Susan Weber Elisha Talley Nicholas Pignataro Justin Nicholas Nicole Sayre Marnie Zimmerman Kristin Buckmaster Adam Nancarrow Liza Carroll Lindsay Grazel

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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION - Continued (d) Extended School Year Staff from@ $33.75/hour (July 6- August 6)

Elementary Alyssa Robinson Kristine Hopkins Michele Raucci George W ashinko Jennifer Jones Ashlyn Marabella Jennifer Spott

Secondary Amanda Girardi Kate Taylor Megan Flanagan Anna Crowley

(e) Summer School Program@ $33.00/hour (June 22-30); @$33.75/hour (July 1-23) Ryan Chaffin- High School Math Christen Verna - Middle School Math and English Dan Graney- English Tim Moore - High School Social Studies and Study Skills Kathy DiMichele - Middle School Social Studies and Study Skills Rachelle Carstensen- Substitute Kathleen Phelps - Substitute

( 4) Leaves of Absence (a) Valerie Carr, Special Education Teacher at Sun Valley High School, paid FMLA from

9/1/15 through 9/21/15 and unpaid childrearing leave from 9/22/15 through 11/30/15. (b) Christina Miller, Kindergarten Teacher at Parkside Elementary School, adjusted paid

FMLA from 5/7/15 through 6/15/15. (c) Kathleen Phelps, Biology Teacher at Sun Valley High School, adjusted paid FMLA from one

half-day on 5/1/15 through 6/15/15. (d) Megan Zebley, 4th Grade Teacher at Pennell Elementary School, adjusted paid FMLA from

5/26/15 through 6/15/15, unpaid FMLA from 9/1/15 through 11/4/15 and unpaid childrearing leave for the remainder of the 2015/2016 school year.

(5) Extra Duty Pay for the 2014/2015 school year Resignation N orthley Athletics Marc Baron (yr. 2) 81h Grade Baseball Coach

Appointment Northley Athletics Tom Ellis (yr. 1) 81h Grade Baseball Coach

(6) Wage and Salary Adjustment

9 Units@ $291. (prorated) $2619.

9 Units @ $276. (prorated) $2484.

(a) Jennifer Coffman, Librarian at Northley Middle School, from Masters, step 10@ $64,155 to Masters/60, step 10@ $68,620, effective 5/14/15.

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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION - Continued 10.02 Personnel- Classified (1) Resignations

(a) Winifred Murray, Health Room Licensed Assistant at Parkside Elementary School, effective 5/8/15.

(b) Justin Choate, Technology Support Technician at Parkside and Pennell Elementary Schools, effective 5/15/15.

(2) Retirement (a) Thomas D' Alonzo, Health Room Licensed Assistant at Pennell Elementary School and Sun

Valley High School, effective 6/12/15.

(3) Appointments (a) Christine Villa, Substitute Assistant@ $10.00/hour, on call, as needed, no benefits, effective

5/18/15.

(b) Extended School Year Staff (July 6- August 6) J anemarie Gill Harriet Whelan J erra Zarmanian Pete Papageorge Robin Begley Kathy Emmel Kris Jamison Patty Steinmetz Jean Dolan Julia Grieco Deborah Laverty Alicia Simpson Kathy Bucciarelli Carly Venuti

(c) Substitute Summer Cleaning/Maintenance Staff (June 16- August 20) (as needed up to 10 weeks)

Joe Corney Chris Nelson Joe San Georgie Crystal Coleman Jude Auguste Chaniquwa Mathis Shane Borsari Sheyzee McNutt Louise Robinson Cheryl Kyler Debra Hill Irene Amedzro Lori Schappelle

Thomas O'Hara Doris Downing Terry Nichols Bruce Stewart John Stinger John Morgan

(d) Nancy Silveri-Somers, One-on-One Assistant at Aston Elementary School (A2HQ, step 1) @$11.46/hour, up to 28.75 hours/week, 184 days/year, with part-time benefits in accordance with the PDESPA contract, effective 5/26/15.

(e) Summer transportation workers beginning on or after June 22,2015 Bus Washing Sub Drivers Cathy Baer Theresa Silva Bus Drivers Margie Smith Margaret Pusztay Chrissy Boccassini Donna Kilpatrick Lynn Owsiany Janet Spear William April Patricia Keenan Aides Don Milne Lisa Kiker David Seleyo Sue Ann Arters Mitch Gahres Joshua Beck Sarah Cox Tomika Jones

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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION - Continued Gary Coughlin Mary Beth Seddon Richard Siegfried David Palmer Anthony Jones Bob Ellingsworth William Scheivert Lisa Goldsmith Jon Keidel Joe Endres Erin Miller

Lianne Leyshoin Marlena Van Am burgh Bessie Rothwell Edlyne Surpris Christine Sycz Virginia Endres

(f) Thomas Kennedy, Part-time Custodian at Sun Valley High School (step 1) @$13.65/hour, up to 25 hours/week, 190 days/year, with part-time benefits in accordance with the PDSSPA contract, effective 6/2/15.

( 4) Leaves of Absence (a) Shanida Lukis, part-time Custodian at Pennell Elementary School, temporary unpaid leave of

absence extended through 4/27/15. (b) Caroline Hilton, One on One Assistant at Northley Middle School, adjusted temporary paid

leave of absence from 3/10/15 through one-half day on 5/13/15 and temporary unpaid leave of absence from one-half day on 5/13/15 through 6/12/15.

(c) Vivian Allison, regular Bus Aide, temporary unpaid leave of absence from 5/1/15 through 6/12/15.

(d) Amanda Gregg, Regular Bus Aide, temporary unpaid leave of absence extended through 6/15/15.

(5) Changes in Status (a) Virginia Endres, from Substitute Assistant to Regular Bus Aide (step 1)@ $13.08/hour, up to

27.5 hours/week, 190 days/year with part-time benefits in accordance with the PDSSPA contract, effective 5/12/15.

(b) Christine Sycz, from Substitute Assistant to Regular Bus Aide (step 1)@ $13.08/hour, up to 27.5 hours/week, 190 days/year with part-time benefits in accordance with the PDSSPA contract, effective 5/11/15.

(c) Shawn Kilpatrick, from part-time Custodian at Coeboum Elementary School to Substitute Custodian@ $12.28/hour, on-call, as needed, no benefits, effective 6/15/15.

( 6) Change in Assignment (a) Sheyzee McNutt, from part-time Custodian at Aston Elementary (step 1) to part-time evening

Floater Custodian (step 1)@ $13.92/hour, up to 25 hours/week, 190 days/year with part-time benefits in accordance with the PDSSP A contract, effective 9/8/15.

References: Penn Delco Budget 2014-2015; Act 93 Plans; PDEA Agreement; PDESPA Agreement; PDSSP A Agreement; PA School Code Section 1108B. Administrative Recommendation: To approve all personnel items as presented.

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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION - Continued Following a motion by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Powell, the above motion was unanimously ' approved.

Voting Aye: All Voting No: None

10.03 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution MOTION: To approve the 2015 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution as presented.

Following a motion by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Powell, the above motion was unanimously approved.

Voting Aye: All VotingNo: None

10.04 Final Budget for 2015 - 2016 The Proposed Final Budget for 2015- 2016 was adopted on April22, 2015, and has been duly advertised for adoption.

MOTION: To approve the 2015- 2016 general fund budget at $56,819,445 and the setting of the tax rate at 26.476 mills for 2015- 2016.

Following a motion by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mr. Armour, the above motion was unanimously approved.


10.05 Agreement with Austill's Rehabilitation Services, Inc. MOTION: To approve the agreement for Austill's Rehabilitation Services, Inc. to deliver OT and PT services to students through June 30, 2018 as presented.

Following a motion by Ms. Hilferty and seconded by Mrs. Jones, the above motion was unanimously approved.


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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION - Continued 10.06 Extended School Year Agreement with Devereux MOTION: To approve the agreement with Devereux for ESY Services for Student #043021, Student# 081679, Student# 055278 and Student #054570 as presented.

Following a motion by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Denney, the above motion was unanimously approved.


10.07 Extended School Year Agreement with Child Guidance Resource Centers MOTION: To approve the ESY agreement for Student# 043457 as presented.

Following a motion by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mr. Armour, the above motion was unanimously approved.


10.08 Extended School Year Agreement with HMS School MOTION: To approve the agreement with HMS School for ESY Services for Student# 130024, Student# 035151, and Student# 035212 as presented.



10.09 Extended School Year Agreement with Overbrook School for the Blind MOTION: To approve the agreement with Overbrook School for the Blind for ESY Services for Student# 054974 and Student# 055087.

Following a motion by Mrs. Powell and seconded by Mr. Armour, the above motion was unanimously approved.


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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION - Continued 10.10 Bid Award- Domestic Hot Water System Replacement- SV MOTION: To award the Domestic Hot Water System Replacement contract to Myco Mechanical of Telford, PAin an amount not to exceed $87,900 in accordance with all bid specifications, subject to solicitor's review and execution of a mutually agreeable contract.

Following a motion by Mrs. Powell and seconded by Mrs. Denney, the above motion was unanimously approved.


10.11 Bid Award- Door Replacement- Aston Elementary School MOTION: To award the Door Replacement contract to Jersey Architectural Door & Supply, Inc. of Atlantic City, NJ in an amount not to exceed $51,631 in accordance with all bid specifications, subject to solicitor's review and execution of a mutually agreeable contract.

Comments: Dr. Steinhoff indicated this was not part of the renovations project two years ago.



10.12 Bid Award- Gym Floor Repair/Replacement Parkside Elementary School MOTION: To award the Gym Floor Repair/Replacement contract to Miller Flooring Company of West Chester, PAin an amount not to exceed $106,500 in accordance with all bid specifications, subject to solicitor's review and execution of a mutually agreeable contract.





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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION - Continued 10.13 Bid Award- Athletics MOTION: To approve the Interscholastic Athletic Bid Purchases for the 2015-2016 school year as presented. Bids are awarded based on the lowest responsible bidder, kind, quality and material being equal.



10.14 PlanCon Part G for Coebourn Elementary School MOTION: To accept PDE approval and enter into the minutes PlanCon G for Coebourn Elementary School.



10.15 Summer Reading List MOTION: To approve the Summer Reading List for Northley Middle School as presented.

Following a motion by Ms. Hilferty and seconded by Mrs. Powell, the above motion was unanimously approved.


10.16 Revised Board Policy 249 Bullying/Cyber-Bullying MOTION: To approve the revisions to Board Policy 249 Bullying/Cyber-Bullying as presented.

Following a motion by Mr. Armour and seconded by Mrs. Powell, the above motion was unanimously approved.


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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION - Continued 10.17 Tax Appeal MOTION: To agree to withdraw the tax assessment appeal as presented.

Comments: Mr. Puppio noted the properly address is 3121 Concord Road; and according to our assessor, the property is properly assessed.

Following a motion by Mrs. Powell and seconded by Ms. Hilferty, the above motion was unanimously approved.


10.18 Northley Middle School Paving Project MOTION: To approve the preparation and solicitation of bids for the Northley Middle School paving project, subject to solicitor review.

Following a motion by Mrs. Denney and seconded by Mr. Armour, the above motion was unanimously approved.


10.19 Independent Contractor Agreement MOTION: To approve the independent contractor agreement with Joanne Miano to provide psychological evaluations and services for Penn-Delco School District, as presented.

Comments: Dr. Steinhoff noted position is to make sure we comply with testing deadlines during the summer.

Following a motion by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Ms. Hilferty, the above motion was unanimously approved.


10.20 Creation of Autistic Support Teaching Position MOTION: To approve a teaching position for an elementary Autistic class, effective for the 2015-16 school year, with salary and benefits in accordance with the PDEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Position is required in order to accommodate additional students beyond current capacity.



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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION - Continued 10.21 Change Order- Northley Middle School MOTION: To approve change order as follows: C.A.D. Electric- EC-22: Added costs for gymnasium receptacle, fire alarm and additional contactor in the boiler room for an amount not to exceed $7,254.49.



10.22 Educational Field Trip MOTION: To approve the request of Sun Valley Administration for 18 Sun Valley foreign language students to participate in the Education First Travel Company trip to France and Spain to study French and Spanish language and culture first hand. Chaperones include Ms. Varacalli, Ms. Bartolomeo and, if needed, Ms. Bednar. The students will leave Sun Valley on July 11 and return on July 20, 2016.



10.23 Elementary Guidance Expressive Arts Class MOTION: To approve the recommendation to change the offering of elementary guidance from a fullyear expressive arts class to first trimester only, with computers and technology supplanting that class period for the remainder of the school year, for the 2015-2016 school year, for grades 1-5.

Following a motion by Mrs. Powell and seconded by Mrs. Denney, the above motion was unanimously approved.


COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC None

COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Dr. Steinhoff reminded the board to pick up their cap and gowns for graduation.

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ADJOURNMENT Following a motion by Mrs. Jones, seconded by Mrs. Powell, the Board adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:47p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tracy A. Marshall Board Secretary

Next Meetings: Wednesday, June 17, 2015- Study Session- District Service Center Wednesday, June 24, 2015 -Business Meeting- District Service Center

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