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Saucon Valley School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

October 24, 2017 – 7 pm High School Audion

Welcome to the meeting of the Saucon Valley School Board. Our objective is to serve the students, parents, and residents of our community. You are an important part of this meeting and we look forward to your questions and comments. We are all here for the same reason. All opinions are welcomed and equally valuable. Our only request is that we address each other with civility and respect. Our courtesy toward each other is the best way to show our students how much we respect them as well. Notice to Public - This is to notify all in attendance at the Saucon Valley School Board meeting that the district is video and audio taping the meeting and the meeting will be posted for public viewing according to district policy.

Agenda

6:30 pm – Executive Session for the purpose of Food Service Agreement and Superintendent Goals.

I. Call to the Order – Michael Karabin, President, presiding

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Recording of Attendance – David Bonenberger, Secretary

IV. Motion to Approve Agenda

V. Announcement of Executive Session October 24, 2017 – Food Service Agreement and Superintendent Goals

VI. Approval of Minutes – None

VII. Recognition – None

VIII. Presentation A. Chapter 339 – College and Career Readiness

IX. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Craig Butler, Superintendent

X. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors – Agenda Items Only – Visitors should state their name and address.

October 24, 2017 Business Agenda of 6

XI. Presentation of Bills – David Bonenberger A. General Expenditure – $224,309.01 B. Cafeteria Expenditures – $23,455.30 C. Health Benefits – $384,967.16 D. Capital Projects – $44,767.50

Recommendations for Approval

Presentation of Bills 1. Approve the above presentation of bills.

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Presentation of Bills.

XII. Treasurer’s Report – Mark Sivak/David Bonenberger A. Cash Investment and Bond Activity B. Condensed Board Summary Report C. Capital Project Finance Report – None D. Budget Transfers E. Middle School Activity Report – September, 2017 F. High School Activity Report – September, 2017


Treasurer’s Report 1. Approve the above Treasurer’s Report.

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Treasurer’s Report.

AGENDA ITEMS

A. Education

Items/Projects for Discussion None


Policy 204 1. Approve the second and final reading of the policy:

Policy 204 - Attendance

Policy 137 2. Approve the first reading of the policy:

Police 137 – Home Education Instruction


High School FBLA Club Retreat 3. Approve the Saucon Valley High School’s Future Business Leaders

of America (FBLA) Club retreat to Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center on November 12-13, 2017. There is no cost to the district. Most of this retreat will be funded by the Saucon Valley FBLA Club. The only out of pocket cost for each student will be approximately $75.

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Education.

B. Personnel



Substitute Food Service 1. Approve Edward Anderson as substitute food service worker at an

hourly rate of $9.80, no benefits, effective October 25, 2017. MOU – Musical Stipends for 2017-18 School Year 2. Approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding with the

Saucon Valley Education Association regarding musical stipends for the 2017-18 school year.

High School Department Chairpersons 3. Approve the following high school department chairpersons for the

2017-18 school year. Salary is $2,000.

Business - Richard Simononis English - Meghan Hauser Guidance - Janice Kimenhour Math - Kevin Karetsky Related Arts - Amber Sams Science -Tom Koch Social Studies - Robert Mc Hugh Special Education - Jessica Schmidt World Language - Theresa Andreucci

Winter Coaches 4. Approve the following 2017-18 winter coaches:

Boys Basketball Matt Brown - Head Coach - $7,393 Todd Lipp - Assist. Coach - $5,174


Scott Roberts - MS Head Coach - $2,961 Mike Kiak - MS Assist. Coach - $2,597 Sean Thomson - Volunteer Assistant

Girls Basketball Gerald Calabrese - Head Coach - $7,393 Nicole Calabrese - Assist. Coach - $3,694 Patti Kramer - MS Head Coach - $2,961

Swimming Edward Kolosky - Head Coach - $5,174

Wrestling Chad Shirk - Head Coach - $7,393 Andrew Koch - Assist. Coach - $4,065 Brenton Ditchcreek - Assist. Coach - $3,325 Thomas Rohn - Volunteer Assistant

Cheerleading Tara Baier - Head Coach - $2,956 Alex Harte - Assist. Coach - $1,970 Tiffani Peteto - Head MS Coach - $2,217

Marching Band Consultant 5. Approve the following marching band consultant for the 2017-18

school year. Salary is part of the high school band budget.

Matthew Piatek – Drill Writer – Salary not to exceed $2,000

Conference/Travel Request 6. Approve the attached conference/travel request.

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Personnel.

C. Facilities

Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution None


Bid for Track 1. Approval for Administration and the Solicitor to work with D'Huy

engineering to bid high School track project.

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Facilities.


D. Finance



No Reports or Recommendations

Recommendation: No recommendations.

E. Community Outreach


Saucon Valley Partnership Meeting – Mark Sivak The next meeting of the Saucon Valley Partnership is scheduled for November 8, 2017, at 7 pm at Lower Saucon Township. Recommendations for Approval

No Reports or Recommendations

Recommendation: No recommendations.

F. Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School – Jack Dowling and Bryan Eichfeld

(Meetings are the first Tuesday of every Month)

G. Colonial Intermediate Unit – Sandra Miller (Meetings are the fourth Wednesday of every Month)

H. PSBA – Mark Sivak and Sandra Miller

I. Hellertown/Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce – Jack Dowling

J. Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovation – Sandra Miller

K. Northampton Community College – Susan Baxter (Meetings are the first Thursday of every Month)

L. New Business

M. Old Business


XIII. Citizen’s Inquiries and Comments – Visitors should state their name and address.

XIV. Announcements

Future Meetings ~

November 14, 2017 – 7 pm – Business Meeting – Audion December 5, 2017 – 7 pm – Reorganization & Business Meeting – Audion

XV. Motion to Adjourn Meeting

The Saucon Valley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap.

SAUCON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUSINESS OFFICE

BUDGETARY TRANSFER FORM

2017-2018

Date: 10/24/17

ACCOUNT # IN OUT ACCOUNT TITLE REASON FOR TRANSFER

1 TO 10-1110-640-000-30-000-000-000-0000 500.00 BOOKS & PERIODICALS - REG PROGRAMS 9-12 BALANCE ACCOUNT

FROM 10-2120-610-000-30-000-000-000-0000 500.00 SUPPLIES - GUIDANCE 9-12 TRANSFER OF FUNDS

2 TO 10-3200-894-000-30-000-000-000-0000 600.00 STUDENT FEES - SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 9-12 BALANCE ACCOUNT

FROM 10-3200-610-000-30-000-000-000-0000 600.00 SUPPLIES - SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 9-12 TRANSFER OF FUNDS

3 TO 10-1241-894-000-30-000-000-000-0000 110.00 STUDENT FEES - LEARNING SUPPORT 9-12 BALANCE ACCOUNT

FROM 10-1241-519-000-30-000-000-000-0000 110.00 FIELD TRIPS - LEARNING SUPPORT 9-12 TRANSFER OF FUNDS

Total Transfer: 1,210.00$

TRANSFER

AMOUNT

1

MiddleSchoolStudentActivitiesReportFortheMonthofSeptember2017

Balance-September1,2017 $ 14,408.01

Receipts 5,611.99

Disbursements (3,524.75)

Balance-September30,2017 $ 16,495.25

Band $ 2,897.66Cheerleading 624.75Chorus 666.33CommunityService 398.53HonorSociety 553.54i-Team 1,676.52OdysseyoftheMind 3.49ReadingOlympics 301.98SkiClub 388.82StudentCouncil 2,526.44Volleyball 1,180.72Knitting 250.00ArtClub 250.00Yearbook 3,016.135thGrade 472.466thGrade 233.827thGrade 1,026.748thGrade 27.32

$ 16,495.25

RespectfullySubmittedbyKennethNapaver,Principal

SAUCON VALLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FINANCIAL REPORTS

September 30,2017

ACTIVITIES FUND BALANCE $ 44,383.78 INCOME $ 8,118.62 EXPENSES $ 6,214.24 BALANCE $ 46,288.16

ACCOUNT BALANCES AEVIDUM 582.00 BAND 615.50 CALCULUS CLUB 599.17 CHORUS 296.34 CLASS OF 2017 80.26 CLASS OF 2018 5,945.50 CLASS OF 2019 935.89 CLASS OF 2020 1,324.20 DANCE TEAM 2,205.86 DRAMA CLUB 4,647.48 ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB 473.51 FBLA 3,667.61 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1,429.35 GSA 149.50 LEO CLUB 939.81 MINI-THON 1,010.87 MODEL UN 322.23 NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 1.84 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 2,828.86 NEWSPAPER 509.63 PAINTBALL 52.06 READING TEAM 266.12 RUGBY TEAM 688.76 SGA - STUDENT STORE 3,023.62 SKI CLUB 953.06 SMASH-VIDEO CLUB 25.70 STEM 840.81 UNICEF 950.91 YEARBOOK 10,747.74 STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND BALANCES $ 46,288.16 Beth Guarriello Principal

Saucon Valley School District

Policy

Title – 204 Attendance

Section – Pupils

Adopted –

Revised – Content Purpose The Board recognizes that attendance is an important factor in educational success, and supports a comprehensive approach to identify and address attendance issues.[1] Authority Attendance shall be required of all students during the days and hours that school is in session, except that authorized district staff may excuse a student for temporary absences upon receipt of satisfactory evidence of mental, physical, or other urgent reasons that may reasonably cause the student's absence.[2][3][4][5][6][7] The Board shall establish and enforce attendance requirements, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, Board policy and administrative regulations. Definitions Compulsory school age shall mean the period of a child's life from the time the child's parents/guardians elect to have the child enter school, and which shall be no later than eight (8) years of age until the child reaches seventeen (17) years of age. The term does not include a child who holds a certificate of graduation from a regularly accredited, licensed, registered or approved high school.[8][9] Habitually truant shall mean six (6) or more school days of unexcused absences during the current school year by a child subject to compulsory school attendance.[9]

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Truant shall mean having incurred three (3) or more school days of unexcused absences during the current school year by a child subject to compulsory school attendance.[9] Person in parental relation shall mean a:[9]

1. Custodial biological or adoptive parent.

2. Noncustodial biological or adoptive parent.

3. Guardian of the person of a child.

4. Person with whom a child lives and who is acting in a parental role of a child.

This definition shall not include any county agency or person acting as an agent of the county agency in the jurisdiction of a dependent child as defined by law.[10] School-based or community-based attendance improvement program shall mean a program designed to improve school attendance by seeking to identify and address the underlying reasons for a child's absences. The term may include an educational assignment in an alternative education program, provided the program does not include a program for disruptive youth established pursuant to Article XIX-C of the Pennsylvania Public School Code.[9] Delegation of Responsibility The Superintendent or designee shall annually notify students, parents/guardians, staff, local children and youth agency, and local Magisterial District Judges about the district’s attendance policy by publishing such policy in student handbooks, newsletters, district website and other efficient communication methods.[1][11] The Superintendent or designee, in coordination with the building principal, attendance officer, home and school visitor, and counselor shall be responsible for the implementation and enforcement of this policy. The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations for the attendance of students which:

Govern the maintenance of attendance records in accordance with law.[12][13] Detail the process for submission of requests and excuses for student absences.

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Detail the process for written notices, School Attendance Improvement Conferences, School Attendance Improvement Plans, and referrals to a school-based or community-based attendance improvement program, the local children and youth agency, or the appropriate judge. Ensure that students legally absent have an opportunity to make up work.

Guidelines Compulsory School Attendance Requirements All students of compulsory school age who reside in the district shall be subject to the compulsory school attendance requirements.[5] A student shall be considered in attendance if present at any place where school is in session by authority of the Board; the student is receiving approved tutorial instruction, or health or therapeutic services; the student is engaged in an approved and properly supervised independent study, work-study or career education program; or the student is receiving approved homebound instruction.[2][5][14][15][16][17][18][19] The following students shall be excused from the requirements of attendance at district schools, upon request and with the required approval:

On certification by a physician or submission of other satisfactory evidence and on approval of the Department of Education, children who are unable to attend school or apply themselves to study for mental, physical or other reasons that preclude regular attendance.[6][7][20] Students enrolled in nonpublic or private schools in which the subjects and activities prescribed by law are taught.[5][21] Students attending college who are also enrolled part-time in district schools.[22] Students attending a home education program or private tutoring in accordance with law.[5][17][23][24][25][26] Students fifteen (15) or sixteen (16) years of age whose enrollment in private trade or business schools has been approved.[5] Students fifteen (15) years of age, and fourteen (14) years of age who have completed the highest elementary grade, engaged in farm work or private domestic service under duly issued permits.[7] Students sixteen (16) years of age regularly employed during the school session and holding a lawfully issued employment certificate.[7][15]

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Excused/Lawful Absence For purposes of this policy, the following conditions or situations constitute reasonable cause for absence from school:

Illness, including if a student is dismissed by designated district staff during school hours for health-related reasons.[3][6] Obtaining professional health care or therapy service rendered by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts in any state, commonwealth or territory.[6] Quarantine. Family emergency. Recovery from accident. Required court attendance. Death in family. Participation in a project sponsored by a statewide or countywide 4-H, FFA or combined 4-H and FFA group, upon prior written request.[1][6] Observance of a religious holiday observed by bona fide religious group, upon prior written parental request.[27] Nonschool-sponsored educational tours or trips, if the following conditions are met:[6][28] The parent/guardian submits a written request for excusal prior to the absence.

The student's participation has been approved by the Superintendent or designee.

The adult directing and supervising the tour or trip is acceptable to the parents/guardians and the Superintendent. College or postsecondary institution visit, with prior approval.

Other urgent reasons. Urgent reasons shall be strictly construed and do not permit irregular attendance.[3][6]

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The district may limit the number and duration of non school sponsored educational tours or trips and college or postsecondary institution visits for which excused absences may be granted to a student during the school year. Temporary Excusals - The following students may be temporarily excused from the requirements of attendance at district schools:

Students receiving tutorial instruction in a field not offered in the district's curricula from a properly qualified tutor approved by the Superintendent, when the excusal does not interfere with the student's regular program of studies.[5][14][17] Students participating in a religious instruction program, if the following conditions are met:[27][29]

The parent/guardian submits a written request for excusal. The request shall identify and describe the instruction, and the dates and hours of instruction. The student shall not miss more than thirty-six (36) hours per school year in order to attend classes for religious instruction. Following each absence, the parent/guardian shall submit a statement attesting that the student attended the instruction, and the dates and hours of attendance.

School age children unable to attend school upon recommendation of the school physician and a psychiatrist or school psychologist, or both, and with approval of the Secretary of Education.[20]

Parental Notice of Absence - Absences shall be treated as unlawful until the district receives a written excuse explaining the absence, to be submitted within three (3) days of the absence. A maximum of ten (10) days of cumulative lawful absences verified by parental notification shall be permitted during a school year. All absences beyond ten (10) cumulative days shall require an excuse from a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. Unexcused/Unlawful Absence For purposes of this policy, absences which do not meet the criteria indicated above shall be considered an unexcused/unlawful absence.

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An out-of-school suspension may not be considered an unexcused absence.[9] Parental Notification - District staff shall provide notice to the person in parental relation upon each incident of unexcused absence. Enforcement of Compulsory Attendance Requirements Student is Truant - When a student has been absent for three (3) days during the current school year without a lawful excuse, district staff shall provide notice to the person in parental relation who resides in the same household as the student within ten (10) school days of the student's third unexcused absence.[30] The notice shall:[30]

Be in the mode and language of communication preferred by the person in parental relation; Include a description of the consequences if the student becomes habitually truant; and When transmitted to a person who is not the biological or adoptive parent, also be provided to the child's biological or adoptive parent, if the parent's mailing address is on file with the school and the parent is not precluded from receiving the information by court order.

The notice may include the offer of a School Attendance Improvement Conference.[30] If the student incurs additional unexcused absences after issuance of the notice and a School Attendance Improvement Conference was not previously held, district staff shall offer a School Attendance Improvement Conference.[30] School Attendance Improvement Conference - District staff shall notify the person in parental relation in writing and by telephone of the date and time of the School Attendance Improvement Conference.[30] The purpose of the School Attendance Improvement Conference is to examine the student's absences and reasons for the absences in an effort to improve attendance with or without additional services.[9]

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The following individuals shall be invited to the School Attendance Improvement Conference:[9]

The student. The student's person in parental relation. Other individuals identified by the person in parental relation who may be a resource. Appropriate school personnel. Recommended service providers.

Neither the student nor the person in parental relation shall be required to participate, and the School Attendance Improvement Conference shall occur even if the person in parental relation declines to participate or fails to attend the scheduled conference.[30] The outcome of the School Attendance Improvement Conference shall be documented in a written School Attendance Improvement Plan. The Plan shall be retained in the student's file. A copy of the Plan shall be provided to the person in parental relation, the student and appropriate district staff.[30] The district may not take further legal action to address unexcused absences until after the date of the scheduled School Attendance Improvement Conference has passed.[30] Student is Habitually Truant - When a student under fifteen (15) years of age is habitually truant, district staff:[31]

Shall refer the student to a school-based or community-based attendance improvement program; or the local children and youth agency. May file a citation in the office of the appropriate judge against the person in parental relation who resides in the same household as the student.[31]

When a student fifteen (15) years of age or older is habitually truant, district staff shall:[31]

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Refer the student to a school-based or community-based attendance Improvement program; or

File a citation in the office of the appropriate judge against the student or the person in parental relation who resides in the same household as the student.

District staff may refer a student who is fifteen (15) years of age or older to the local children and youth agency, if the student continues to incur additional unexcused absences after being referred to a school-based or community-based attendance improvement program, or if the student refuses to participate in such program.[31] Regardless of age, when district staff refer a habitually truant student to the local children and youth agency or file a citation with the appropriate judge, district staff shall provide verification that the school held a School Attendance Improvement Conference.[31] Filing a Citation - A citation shall be filed in the office of the appropriate judge whose jurisdiction includes the school in which the student is or should be enrolled.[32] Additional citations for subsequent violations of the compulsory school attendance requirements may only be filed against a student or person in parental relation in accordance with the specific provisions of the law.[32] Special Needs and Accommodations If a truant or habitually truant student may qualify as a student with a disability, and require special education services or accommodations, the Director of Special Education shall be notified and shall take action to address the student’s needs in accordance with applicable law, regulations and Board policy.[33][34][35][36] For students with disabilities who are truant or habitually truant, the appropriate team shall be notified and shall address the student’s needs in accordance with applicable law, regulations and Board policy.[33][34][36] Discipline The district shall not expel or impose out-of-school suspension, disciplinary reassignment or transfer for truant behavior.[30]

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Legal References 1. 22 PA Code 11.41 2. 22 PA Code 11.23 3. 22 PA Code 11.25 4. 22 PA Code 12.1 5. 24 P.S. 1327 6. 24 P.S. 1329 7. 24 P.S. 1330 8. 22 PA Code 11.13 9. 24 P.S. 1326 10. 42 Pa. C.S.A. 6302 11. 24 P.S. 510.2 12. 24 P.S. 1332 13. 24 P.S. 1339 14. 22 PA Code 11.22 15. 22 PA Code 11.28 16. Pol. 115 17. Pol. 116 18. Pol. 117 19. Pol. 118 20. 22 PA Code 11.34 21. 22 PA Code 11.32 22. 22 PA Code 11.5 23. 22 PA Code 11.31 24. 22 PA Code 11.31a 25. 24 P.S. 1327.1 26. Pol. 137 27. 22 PA Code 11.21 28. 22 PA Code 11.26 29. 24 P.S. 1546 30. 24 P.S. 1333 31. 24 P.S. 1333.1 32. 24 P.S. 1333.2 33. Pol. 103.1 34. Pol. 113 35. Pol. 113.3 36. Pol. 114 22 PA Code 11.24 22 PA Code 11.8 © PSBA 2017

Saucon Valley School District

Policy

Title – 137 Home Education Instruction

Section – Programs

Adopted – October 24, 2005

Revised – October 22, 2013 Content Purpose The Saucon Valley School District is responsible to certify that each school age resident of the school district is enrolled in a program of instruction which is deemed satisfactory by the district's Superintendent of Schools. Accordingly, the district must be responsible to ensure that instruction provided in an in-home learning situation meets standards approved by the Superintendent. This policy statement shall apply to those instances in which a parent/guardian wishes to provide home education as an alternative to regular attendance in a public or private school for a child of compulsory school age. This policy shall not be construed to apply to instances where homebound instruction by school district personnel is required for students unable to attend school. Authority The Saucon Valley School District will permit a home education program after the district Superintendent or his/her designee receives appropriate documentation and assurances that a home education program will occur/is occurring in accordance with state law and regulations. Definitions Home Education Program - a program conducted in compliance with law by the parent/guardian or person having legal custody of a child. A home education program shall not be considered a nonpublic school under the provisions of law.

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Hearing Examiner - shall not be an officer, employee or agent of the Department of Education or of the school district or intermediate unit of residence of the child in the home education program. Appropriate Education - a program consisting of instruction in the required subjects for the time required by law and in which the student demonstrates sustained progress in the overall program. Eligibility/Affidavit The parent/guardian must submit a written statement to the Superintendent requesting authorization to educate a child or children in the home. The child's parent/guardian or legal custodian who will provide instruction to the child shall file with the Superintendent or his/her designee a completed notarized affidavit and required documents for his/her review prior to commencing home education and annually thereafter on or before August 1. The affidavit shall address those issues and provide assurances as required by the Public School Code and Department of Standards and Regulations. A copy of the affidavit is attached to this policy. The parent/guardian must meet with the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee to review the requirements set forth in this policy and to demonstrate that the parent/ guardian has the capability to provide the educational program which is specified in this policy. The parent/guardian must adhere to and complete all requirements listed herein. Signing the affidavit agreement constitutes the parent/guardian acceptance of responsibility for fulfilling these requirements. The nature, content, and extent of all such home instruction must be reviewed yearly and approved by the Superintendent of the Saucon Valley School District or his/her designee before instruction can begin. Approval will be granted for only one (1) school year. Application for approval of home instruction must be made on the affidavit and submitted no later than August 1 of the school year in which such instruction is to begin. No home schooling will be approved for the current school year after the third quarter of the school year. Home schooling less than one (1) year will not replace a failing grade or average. Students who have a failing grade will not be promoted to the next grade or given credit for course work completed during home schooling. Grade level placement and credits will be reevaluated upon reenrollment and is at the discretion of the building administrator.

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End of Year At the end of each school year, there will be a review of the year just completed to determine the student's progress by a qualified home education evaluator. If the child/children's progress is satisfactory, a meeting will be scheduled to review plans for the next year. If the child/children's progress is not satisfactory, as determined by the Superintendent, then the in-home instruction agreement will be voided. While the school district does not review or collects portfolios, the following is still collect: 1. the affidavit and its accompanying documentation, 2. the evaluation by a qualified home education evaluator, and 3. the name of evaluator for each student. The evaluation by the home education evaluator is due by June 30th following each school year. Home education programs can be challenged in a hearing initiated by the school district if there is evidence that an appropriate education is not occurring. Curriculum The curriculum must include the planned courses which the district requires students to study in the grade level which will be taught at home. Educational objectives by subject for each child in home education programs shall be included with each affidavit and made part of the child's portfolio. Subjects shall be taught in the English language. At a minimum, the following courses (subjects) shall be taught at the elementary school level: English, to include spelling, reading, and writing; arithmetic; science; geography; history of the United States and Pennsylvania; civics; safety education, including regular and continuous instruction in the dangers and prevention of fires; health and physiology; physical education; music; and art. At a minimum, the following courses (subjects) shall be taught at the secondary level: English, to include language, literature, speech and composition; science; geography; social studies, to include civics, world history, history of the United States and Pennsylvania; mathematics, to include general mathematics, algebra and geometry; art; music; physical education; health and safety education, including regular and continuous instruction in the dangers and prevention of fires. Such courses may include economics; biology; chemistry; foreign languages; trigonometry; or other age appropriate courses required by the State Board of Education.

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Secondary students and their parent/guardian must meet with the guidance counselor and/or principal to determine courses of study and levels of instruction, and the selection of electives. Textbooks, Workbooks, And Supplies The district reserves the right to review basic instructional materials such as textbooks, workbooks, study guides, etc. which will be utilized in the home education program. When available, the district will, at the request of the supervisor, lend to the home education program copies of the school district's planned courses, textbooks, and other curriculum materials, appropriate to the student's age and grade level. To receive such materials, the parent/guardian must pay a deposit of fifty dollars ($50.00) per grade level and sign out all such materials. All materials shall be returned to the building principal one (1) week after the close of the school year and/or prior to withdrawal from the program and/or prior to relocation out of the district. When the materials are returned, the fifty dollar ($50.00) deposit will be refunded. A supervisor borrowing materials pursuant to this section shall agree prior to receipt of any materials to reasonable conditions established by the district for the use of materials which require their return in good condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted. There will be a charge for reusable materials not returned and/or damaged. Instruction Level The district reserves the right to have the student evaluated by the school psychologist or other trained personnel to determine the student's mental ability and achievement levels. Qualification Of Supervisor Supervisor shall be the parent/guardian or such person having legal custody of the child or children who shall be responsible for the provision of instruction, provided that such person has a high school diploma or its equivalent. Minimum Instruction Period Home education instruction must take place a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days each school year. Instruction must be conducted for a minimum of five (5) hours each school day for the elementary level in compliance with the state minimum of nine hundred (900) hours per year. Secondary level students must receive instruction for a minimum of five and one-half (5 ½) hours each school day in compliance with the nine hundred ninety (990) hour minimum for that level.

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Attendance A daily attendance register (log) shall be maintained by the supervisor of the home education program. It shall reflect the days and/or hours of instruction and specific activities used in instruction. The attendance register is to be included in the portfolio. Students With A Disability Section 1327 provides that a home education program meets the compulsory attendance requirement for students identified as handicapped only when the program addresses the specific needs of the student with a disability and is approved by a licensed clinical or certified psychologist or a teacher with a valid certificate from the Commonwealth to teach special education. Written notice of such approval must be submitted with the notarized affidavit. The supervisor may request that the school district or intermediate unit of residence provide services that address the specific needs of a student with a disability. When the provision of services is agreed to by both the supervisor and the school district or intermediate unit, all services shall be provided in the public schools or in a private school licensed to provide such programs and services. Health/Medical Requirements The parent/guardian must comply with all Department of Health regulations and requirements regarding immunizations and dental, physical, vision, hearing, etc., examinations. The parent/guardian is responsible for assuming the costs incurred through completing these requirements, or for bringing the student to school to receive these services. Documentation is to be included with affidavit. Testing Results of standardized tests for each child in grades three, five, and eight – Achievement tests are mandatory for students at those grade levels where PSSA tests are given, except for grade 11, and may include public state-wide administered tests or the results obtained on one of the "nationally normed standardized tests" approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Approved tests are: 1. Iowa Test of Basic Skills. 2. California Achievement Test.

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3. Stanford Achievement Test. 4. Metropolitan Achievement Test. 5. Science Research Associates. 6. Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills. The supervisor shall ensure that the nationally normed standardized tests or state-wide tests are not administered by the child's parent/guardian. Requests by a home education supervisor to have children tested with students within Saucon Valley School District shall be made in a separate letter and forwarded with the affidavit. Parents/Guardians will be responsible for transporting their child to the public school of residence on the days when standardized testing is being administered. Dates of these tests will be provided by the building principal upon request. Under no circumstances shall the Saucon Valley School District release the test for private administration. Credit And Graduation The school district will not grant credit for courses completed at home and will neither promote, advance, nor graduate students who complete a series of courses through home education. If such credit is requested upon return to Saucon Valley School District, student(s) may be required to take any and all examinations normally administered by the teachers of such courses as part of an evaluation process. Credit may be full, partial, or withheld for student(s), as determined by the Superintendent, and based upon these evaluations. Diploma A Saucon Valley School District diploma will also be issued if a home education student returns for both junior and senior years and successfully completes the core curriculum requirements of math, English, science and physical education for both years, and a total of sixteen (16) credits. Returning students must have successfully met all home education requirements prior to request for enrollment. Grade Point Average And Class Rank Grade Point Average of home education students who return for both junior and senior year will not be calculated for class rank or salutatorian/valedictorian status

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Use Of School Facilities Part-time participation in in-school activities outside of the basic skill area and use of school instruction program will be allowed on the same basis and subject to the same conditions as those students in full-time attendance in the district. Participation in such activities will be scheduled by the principal. The parent/guardian shall provide any transportation required for such participation. Costs Of Home Education All direct and indirect costs of home instruction will be borne by the parent/ guardian. Termination Of Home Education Either the parent/guardian or the school district may terminate the in-home instruction if it is determined that the student is not making reasonable learning progress. Homeschool and Vocational Education Children that are home schooled may attend the vocational technical school but the cost of participation will be at the parents expense and not the responsibility of the district. Transportation to the vocational school will also be provided by the parent. Change of School District Home school students moving in to a new district during the school year from another district the parent must request a letter of transfer from the district they are moving from and present it to the district they are entering to show that their program of studies had been approved and they are in compliance with mandatory education and attendance laws and regulations. The parents must also submit all of the necessary paperwork to the new district for their home school program, such as the affidavit, curriculum, appropriate medical/dental paperwork unless exempt then a letter by the parent should be written stating reason for exemption. References: School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 111, 1327, 1327.1 State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Chapter 4, Sec. 11.31a Board Policy – 203, 209

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE SAUCON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND

THE SAUCON VALLEY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the Saucon Valley School District (“District”) and the Saucon Valley Education Association (“Association”), collectively referred to as “the Parties”;

WHEREAS, the District and the Association are parties to a Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect through June 30, 2020;

WHEREAS, the District and the Association are making changes to the Co-Curricular MOA;

WHEREAS, the Association is the exclusive representative for a unit of professional employees;

WHEREAS, the District and the Association identified a need to change language to give flexibility for paying stipends for the musical positions.

NOW THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree to the following:

1. The Parties agree that the high school musical and middle school musical positions stipends within the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which include Producer/Director, Choreographer, Vocal Director, Production Staff, and Choral Director, may be divided and/or combined upon mutual consent of the Parties wherein the total amount of the split and/or combined stipends does not exceed the original stipend amounts for specific activity or activities for that school year. In the event the Administration determines, at their own discretion, that this practice presents legal issues under any applicable state or federal law, the practice shall cease immediately.

2. The Parties acknowledge, for the limited purpose of musical positions, that new titles may be developed for the 2017-18 school year only. These additional titles, however, shall be cost neutral to the monies already allotted for musical stipends for this school year. The actual positions, and individuals in the positions, must be approved by the Administration and/or Board as so determined by the District.

3. The Parties agree that this MOU is in effect for the 2017-2018 school year and will be subject to renegotiation and approval by both parties prior to changes for the 2018-2019 school year. If either party does not approve, the agreement shall revert to the language contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

4. Due to the fact this MOU is only in place for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year, the provisions of this MOU are not grievable by either party under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

5. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to otherwise modify, change, alter, or supplant any provision of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

____________________________________ ________________________________SAUCON VALLEY EDUCATION SAUCON VALLEYASSOCIATION SCHOOL DISTRICT

DATE: _________________

Saucon Valley School District Office of the Superintendent

Conference/Travel Breakdown October 24, 2017

Name

Dates

Conference/ Travel Title

Name

Rationale

Estimated Cost Breakdown

Number of

Conferences/Events Attended this Year

Total Cost of

Conference/Events to Date

Conference Susan Mowrer-Benda, Assistant Superintendent

12/3-6/17

2017 SAS Institute

Hershey, PA

This is an annual conference that

provides opportunities to gain knowledge in support of teaching and

learning across content areas and grade levels.

Registration w/ Lodging - $350.00 Travel - $ 95.04

Total - $445.05

No sub needed

None

None

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