September 15, 2009 Work Session Agenda
METHACTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Work Session Minutes
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Methacton High School
I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 PM
II. OPENING CEREMONY
III. ATTENDANCE
BOARD OF LATE
SCHOOL DIRECTORS PRESENT ABSENT ARRIVAL
Mrs. Marijane Barbone, President X
Mr. Daniel B. Sattler, Vice President X
Dr. Winifred S. Hayes X
Mr. Howard Jones X
Mr. John P. Lynch X
Ms. Joyce E. Petrauskas X
Mr. Grant T. Schanbacher X
Mr. Michael J. Simeone X
Mr. James T. Van Horn X
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
Dr. Timothy J. Quinn, Superintendent X
OTHERS
Mr. Paul R. Koehler, Board Treasurer
Dr. Jane E. Martin, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Robert P. Harney, Director of Labor Relations/Human Resources
Mr. Denis J. McCall, Director of Business Services
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Mr. Sattler announced an executive session was held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 for
the purpose of negotiations and an executive session was held prior to tonight’s meeting to
discuss a student matter, personnel matter and an update on negotiations.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Placeholder)
It should be noted that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with Act 84 of
1986.
VI. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS – Dr. Timothy Quinn
Ms. Susan Coglianese gave a presentation on high school mathematics.
Mr. Sattler announced the following presentations for next week:
1. New student board representatives would be sworn into office
2. Physical fitness M awards would be presented
3. Ms. Diane Barrie on The Apollo, a literary magazine
VII. REPORTS
A. CURRICULUM AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Dr. Martin gave a report on curriculum and federal programs.
B. SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Quinn gave a report on volunteers, the raptor system and district enrollment. He
announced that the Department of Education approved the district’s waiver application
for advertising so the district has the permission to use the website to advertise as
opposed to the newspaper.
VIII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
THE MINUTES SHALL NOTE THAT PUBLIC NOTICE WAS GIVEN FOR THIS MEETING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 84 OF 1986. NOTICES AND ADVISEMENTS OF THESE
MEETINGS WILL CARRY THE INTENT THAT LIMITED BUSINESS MAY BE
CONDUCTED ON ANY SCHEDULED MEETING DATE.
A. CONSENT AGENDA – Dr. Timothy Quinn
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Copies of the minutes of the work session held August 18, 2009 and the minutes of the regular meeting held August 25, 2009 were forwarded in advance to all
members of the Board of School Directors.
2. FISCAL ITEMS
a. BILLS (Placeholder)
The bills that will be presented for Board approval are chargeable against
the funds and accounts indicated. The list of bills recommended for
approval will be provided prior to the regular meeting.
b. STUDENT ACTIVITY STATUS
Establish student activity status for the Methacton High School Class of
2013 in accordance with District Board Policy #618.
3. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL
ISSUES:
a. RESIGNATIONS – CLASSIFIED
1) Accept the resignation of Colleen Auriemma, food services at
Arcola Intermediate School. Effective: August 27, 2009.
b. RESIGNATIONS – SUPPLEMENTAL
1) Accept the following resignations for supplemental contracts for
the 2009-2010 school year:
a) Diane Barrie, literary club sponsor at Arcola.
b) Debra Reppa, literary club sponsor at Arcola.
c) Lindsey Stutz, 8th grade sponsor.
c. EMPLOYMENT – SUPPLEMENTAL
1) Approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2009-2010 school year:
a) Susan Basalik, K-12 music coordinator, in the amount
of $3,606.
b) Diane Begley, mentor, in the amount of $903.80.
c) Denise Cacciola, homework club sponsor at Woodland
Elementary School, in the amount of $322.24.
d) Robert Corcoran, 8th grade co-sponsor, in the amount of
$362.52.
e) Kristy DiVenanzio, co-sponsor of safety patrol at
Worcester Elementary School, in the amount of $604.20.
f) Robin Donis, co-sponsor of safety patrol at Worcester
Elementary School, in the amount of $894.22.
g) Linda Ehmer, environmental club at Woodland Elementary
School, in the amount of $725.04.
h) Cindy Harston, 7-12 counseling coordinator, in the amount
of $3,606.00.
i) Brooke Huebner, mentor, in the amount of $903.80.
j) Jeffrey Jacobs, co-sponsor of intramurals at Worcester
Elementary School, in the amount of $849.10.
k) Michelle Mason, co-sponsor of intramurals at Worcester
Elementary School, in the amount of $684.76.
l) Lisa Nelson, 8th grade co-sponsor, in the amount of $362.52.
m) Joseph Perry, high school chorus director, in the amount
of $402.80.
n) Judy Schmitz, K-6 counseling coordinator, in the amount
of $3,606.00.
d. CHANGE OF STATUS - CLASSIFIED
1) Approve a change of status for John Braly from full-time to
part-time bus driver. No change in hourly rate.
Effective: September 1, 2009. This is a replacement position.
2) Approve a change of status for Michael Budroni from full-time
to part-time bus driver. No change in hourly rate.
Effective: September 1, 2009. This is a replacement position.
3) Approve a change of status for Noreen DiPrinzio from recess
aide to office assistant at Woodland Elementary School.
Hourly rate of $14.19. Effective: September 8, 2009.
This is a replacement position.
4) Approve a change of status for Diane Miller from long-term
substitute instructional assistant at Eagleville Elementary School
to instructional assistant at Woodland Elementary School.
Hourly rate of $14.18. Effective: September 2, 2009.
This is a replacement position.
5) Approve a change of status for Randy Romberger from part-time
to full-time bus driver. No change in hourly rate.
Effective: September 1, 2009. This is a replacement position.
6) Approve a change of status for Karen Tripp from full-time to
part-time bus driver. No change in hourly rate.
Effective: September 1, 2009. This is a replacement position.
7) Approve a change of status for Armand Vagnoni from part-time
to full-time bus driver. No change in hourly rate.
Effective: September 1, 2009. This is a replacement position.
8) Approve a change of status for Paula Venezia from part-time to
full-time bus driver. No change in hourly rate.
Effective: September 1, 2009. This is a replacement position.
9) Approve a change of status for Erica Zedar from full-time to
part-time bus aide. No change in hourly rate.
Effective: September 1, 2009. This is a replacement position.
4. PROGRAMS
a. FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT
1) Approve the enrollment of Fenja Heisig, foreign exchange
student from Germany, for the 2009-2010 school year.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
B. FISCAL – Mr. Denis McCall
1. TREASURER’S REPORT (Placeholder)
Approve the treasurer’s report for the month of August. The treasurer’s report will be provided prior to the regular meeting.
2. SALE OF EQUIPMENT
Approve the sale of the following equipment to Wilson Metz School Bus
Company in the amount of $2,000.00:
Bus Vin Number Plate Number Year Model Capacity Selling Price
48 1BAAGCSA9RF058586 SC14761 1994 Bluebird 72 $1,000.00
73 1BAAGCSA0RF058587 SC14760 1994 Bluebird 72 $1,000.00
3. WOODLAND PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS (Placeholder)
4. ARCOLA/SKYVIEW PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS (Placeholder)
C. PERSONNEL – Mr. Robert Harney
1. EMPLOYMENT – LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE – CLASSIFIED
a. Approve the employment of Doris Jackson, long-term substitute
instructional assistant at Eagleville Elementary School. Hourly
rate of $14.18. Effective: Approximately September 8, 2009 through December 11, 2009.
b. Approve the employment of Aban Unwalla, long-term substitute
instructional assistant at Woodland Elementary School. Hourly
rate of $14.18. Effective: September 8, 2009 through the first
semester of the 2009-2010 school year.
2. UNCOMPENSATED LEAVE – CLASSIFIED
a. Approve an uncompensated leave of absence for Richard Clemens, instructional assistant at Methacton High School.
Effective: September 8, 2009 through December 4, 2009.
D. PROGRAMS – Dr. Jane Martin
1. MAINE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Approve the participation of Arcola Intermediate School in the Maine Exchange
Program for the 2009-2010 school year.
2. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
Approve the special education settlement for student #7030834348
with special language of the terms of the settlement agreement drafted
and approved by the district solicitor.
E. POLICY – Dr Timothy Quinn
1. SECOND READING
a. Policy #706.1 – Disposal of Property
b. Policy #907 – School Visitors
F. OTHER – Dr. Timothy Quinn
1. APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATES
Appoint Mr. Daniel B. Sattler and Mr. James T. Van Horn as PSBA voting
delegates for the Legislative Policy Council.
IX. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. DATES FOR BOARD MEMBERS’ CALENDARS – Mrs. Marijane Barbone
September 15, 2009 Finance Committee Meeting Cancelled
Work Session 7:30 PM
September 22, 2009 Property Committee Meeting 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting 7:30 PM
October 20, 2009 Finance Committee Meeting 5:30 PM
Work Session 7:30 PM
October 27, 2009 Property Committee Meeting 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting 7:30 PM
B. ADVISEMENTS – Dr. Timothy Quinn
1. POLICY – FIRST READING
a. Policy #006 – Meetings
b. Policy #801 – Public Records
2. TRANSFERS – CLASSIFIED
a. Donna Dinnocenzo, from personal care aide at Arcola Intermediate
School to personal care aide at Methacton High School.
Effective: September 8, 2009.
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR
Dr. Quinn answered the following questions from last month’s Courtesy of the Floor:
1. Is enrollment expected to increase in the Fall?
We are up about 60 students.
2. Relative to the Arcola/Skyview project, was the wiring put out to bid and were there any
savings to the district?
Yes, the wiring was put out to bid and the district believes a savings of about $100,000
was realized. Specifics on the bid results can be obtained from Mr. McCall.
3. What are the district’s plans for movement of the transportation center, will the agreement with the realtor automatically result in the purchase of property and shouldn’t other options besides building be considered?
The district is in the very preliminary stages of investigating options for the
transportation center; no decisions have been made and the agreement to work
with a realtor would not automatically result in a purchase. As was noted at the
meeting where a realtor was selected, the district is conducting preliminary work
in order to consider making a change or doing nothing at all. If a change is
a viable choice, the purchase of any property or modification to the current building
would be voted upon publicly and subjected to the same opportunity for public comment
as is all business of the Board.
John Andrews, Lower Providence
· Slow Progress of Negotiations
· No Discussion of Pay and Benefits
Mr. Sattler responded that they have been working through the process and there has been
no discussion of any work stoppage. Discussions have been very amicable and we are
continuing to talk.
Mr. Van Horn responded, to clear up any misinformation, there are three people representing the board on the negotiations committee, Howard Jones, Joyce Petrauskas and Jim Van Horn. Anything discussed is brought before the Board by the committee for approval. The issue of salary and benefits was discussed through the spring. The decision was made to move to other areas of language and we are now back to salary and benefits.
XIII. COORDINATOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES –
Mrs. Angela Linch - September 22, 2009
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion made by Dr. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Lynch, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Sattler announced that the Board will be going back to an executive session to discuss
negotiations.
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