April 16, 2012
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF HATBORO-HORSHAM
Minutes
April 16, 2012
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the School District of Hatboro-Horsham was called to order by President Barbara LaSorsa at 7:40 p.m. on the above date in the board room of the Administration Building.
Present: Mrs. Marge Lotter, Mrs. Marian McCouch, Mrs. Deborah Mullen, Mrs. Kelley Winters, Dr. Russel Bleiler, and Mr. Mark Opalisky. Mr. Thomas Hagan and Mr. Lou Polaneczky were absent. Also present were Dr. Curtis J. Griffin, Superintendent; Mr. John Nodecker, Assistant Superintendent; Ms. Monica J. Taylor, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Robert Reichert, Director of Business Affairs; and Mr. Jack Dooley, School Solicitor. Also present were Mrs. Linda Gloner, Director of Human Resources and Mr. Dennis Williams, High School Principal. Also Mr. Eric Shea and Mr. Lee Boggs, HHEA. Also HHHS student Sean Raymond. Also citizens Ms. Melissa White, Mr. Bruce Hart, Mrs. Melissa Leonard, Ms. Jennifer Carr, and Mr. Philip Lim.
Mrs. LaSorsa announced there would be an executive session immediately following the meeting to discuss personnel matter.
Presentation
This presentation was moved to later in the meeting.
Delegations
Mr. Bruce Hart, 175 Earl Lane, Hatboro asked what a book driver is. Mr. Reichert clarified that this position is a substitute position.
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of March 19, 2012, were approved as presented (McCouch, LaSorsa, all ayes).
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Curtis Griffin
- Dr. Griffin followed up on the budget presentation by discussing potential staffing reductions.
- Eric Shea, physical education teacher at the Keith Valley Middle School, was selected as the SE Pennsylvania Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
- Melissa Leonard and Diane Heitzenrater, induction coaches for the Hatboro-Horsham School District, were selected to present at the national conference on induction.
- Dr. Griffin announced that the spring sports season is well underway in the Hatboro-Horsham School District!
Eastern Center for Arts & Technology Report – Mrs. Deborah Mullen
There was no report this month.
Federal Programs Report – Ms. Monica Taylor
There was no report this month.
Intermediate Unit Report – Mr. Louis Polaneczky
There was no report this month.
Legislative Committee Report – Mrs. Marge Lotter
There was no report this month.
Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation Report – Mrs. Kelley Winters
- Mrs. Winters announced that Saturday, April 21st, is Earth Day. The Jarrett Nature Center will be celebrating its 10th Birthday, and the Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation will present Tom Szaky, co-founder of TerraCycle, Inc., to talk about environmental issues, recycling, and waste. Mr. Szaky will also speak with the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders during special assemblies at their elementary schools on Friday, April 20th.
- HHEF recently announced our annual HHEF Innovative Learning Grants to teachers and staff for classroom and/or school based projects for a total funding amount of $102, 918 for 23 projects across the schools in the district.
Proposed Resource Adoptions
The board granted approval of the proposed resource adoptions that were presented at the April 2, 2012 board work session. (LaSorsa, McCouch, all ayes). Attachment #1
School Calendar
The board granted approval of the 2012-2013 School Calendar (McCouch, Winters, all ayes). Attachment #2
Act 80 Exception
The board granted approval of PDE-4085 Request for Section 1504 (Act 80) Exception for the 2011-12 school year. (LaSorsa, McCouch, all ayes). Attachment #3
Homebound Instruction
The board granted approval of homebound instruction for the following student (Lotter, McCouch, all ayes):
A.D. – Grade 9 – effective 3/9/12 for 3 hours per week for 12 weeks.
E.R. – Grade 11 – effective 4/3/12 for 5 hours per week for the remainder of the school year.
Alternative Instruction
The board granted approval of alternative instruction for the following student (Winters, McCouch, all ayes):
A.C. – Grade 5 – effective 2/20/12 for 5 hours per week for 3-4 weeks.
M.L. – Grade 12 – effective 3/19/12 for 5 hours per week for 4 weeks.
Reports
The Treasurer’s Reports for March, 2012 and June 30, 2011, were approved subject to audit (McCouch, Winters, all ayes). (Attachment #4)
The Student Activities Report for March, 2011, was approved subject to audit (McCouch, LaSorsa, all ayes). (Attachment #5)
The Child Care Program Report for March, 2011, was approved subject to audit (LaSorsa, Winters, all ayes). (Attachment #6)
The Student Loan Fund Report for March, 2011, was approved subject to audit (McCouch, LaSorsa, all ayes). (Attachment #7)
The Food Services Account for March, 2011, was approved subject to audit (Lotter, McCouch, all ayes). (Attachment #8)
The Payroll Account Report for March, 2011, was approved subject to audit (LaSorsa, McCouch, all ayes). (Attachment #9)
The Tax Collector’s Report for March, 2011, was approved subject to audit (LaSorsa, Lotter, all ayes). (Attachment #10)
The Capital Project Report for March, 2011, was approved subject to audit (Winters, McCouch, all ayes). (Attachment #11)
Personnel
The following supportive personnel changes were approved (LaSorsa, McCouch, all ayes):
Resignations
Debra Biehl – part-time (4 hours/day) Food Service Assistant, Keith Valley, effective 3/9/12. Reason: Other employment.
Robert W. Houlihan – part-time (4 hours/day) Bus Driver, Transportation, effective 4/1/12. Reason: Personal.
Retirements
Lee Anne Foreman – full-time Guidance Secretary, Senior High – effective 4/20/12 after 12.5 years in the district.
Otto Blavier – part-time Book Bus Driver, Transportation – effective 4/13/12 after 9.5 years in the district.
Robert J. Collette, Jr. – part-time Bus Driver, Transportation – effective 4/20/12 after 7.5 years in the district.
Employments
Dennis C. Matlack – part-time (4.5 hours/day) Van Driver, Transportation – effective 3/26/12. Rate $15.32/hour.
Matthew W. Schoettle – part-time (5.5 hours/day) AM/PM Day Care Assistant, Blair Mill – effective 3/19/12. Rate $8.00/hour.
Madison J. Small – part time (3.5 hours/day) PM Day Care Assistant, Pennypack – effective 4/10/12. Rate $8.00/hour.
Kirk E. Hollerbach – part-time (4 hours/day) Book Driver, Transportation – effective 4/10/12 – Rate: $20.40/hour.
The board approved the following certified employment changes (LaSorsa, McCouch, all ayes):
The following Teachers have completed six semesters of satisfactory service and should be awarded tenure:
Jennifer Kemp-McMenemy Senior High
Pamela Hermann Senior High
Homebound Instructors at $30.00 per hour
Susan Cronin for M.L., grade 12 – effective 3/31/12 for 1.5 hours per week for 4 weeks
Melissa Conte for M.L., grade 12 – effective 3/19/12 for 2 hours per week for 4 weeks
Carey Rhodes for M.L., grade 12 – effective 3/19/12 for 1.5 hours per week for 4 weeks
Marie Pregler for A.C., grade 5 – effective 2/20/12 for 5 hours per week for 3-4 weeks
Christian Bonner for A.D., grade 9 – effective 3/9/12 for 2 hours per week for 12 weeks
Stefanie Woods for A.D., grade 9 – effective 3/9/12 for 1 hour per week for 12 weeks
Alison Illiano for E. R., grade 11 – effective 4/3/12 for 3.75 hours per week for the rest of the school year
Mary Ellen Frey for E.R., grade 11 – effective 4/3/12 for 1.25 hours per week for the rest of the school year
The board approved the following administrative employment changes (McCouch, LaSorsa, all ayes):
Change of Status
Brian D. Ainsley – from full-time Director of Transportation to full-time Transportation Coordinator effective 3/26/12.
T. Wayne Lankford – Change of Retirement Date from 4/9/12 to 8/3/12.
The board approved the list of extra-curricular personnel changes as listed on Attachment #12 (LaSorsa, McCouch, all ayes).
Contract
The board approved a contract for Robert A. Reichert, Director of Business Affairs, effective April 16, 2012 and extending to June 30, 2019. (Lotter, LaSorsa, all ayes)
Information Technology Assessment
The board granted approval of hiring the services of IT Governance Advisors, LLC to conduct an assessment to provide an independent review over the management of technology; specifically to compare with best practices and identify areas for improvement including but not limited to: enhanced security, compliance and risk management; automated processes and controls; cost containment; optimal use of resources and systems; enhanced reporting of IT performance. (McCouch, LaSorsa, all ayes) Attachment #13
Feasibility Study for Development of Charter School
The board approved the attached contract with Dr. Linda Brewer, LLC to conduct a Feasibility Study for development of a Charter School in the Hatboro-Horsham School District. (Lotter, LaSorsa, all ayes) Attachment #14
2010-2011 Auditor’s Report
The board acknowledged receipt of the 2010-2011 Auditor’s Report (Attachment #15).
Budgetary Transfers
Approval was granted of budget transfers as of June 30, 2011, resulting from auditor’s adjustments after closing of the fiscal year (McCouch, LaSorsa, all ayes). Attachment #16
Budgetary Transfer
The board approved the budget transfer as listed on Attachment #17 (Winters, LaSorsa, all ayes)
Resolution
Approval was granted of the attached Resolution #2011-12-09 to provide tax installment payment options in accordance with the amendment to Act 1 (53 P.S. 6926.1502(b.1). (LaSorsa, McCouch, all ayes). Attachment #18
Resolution
The board granted approval of the enclosed Resolution #2011-12-10 required for acquisition of the Horsham Memorial U.S. Army Reserve Center property. (LaSorsa, Lotter, all ayes). Attachment #19
PDE-4605 Residencies
The board approved the following PDE-4605 Residencies (1306 students living outside the Hatboro-Horsham School District) (McCouch, Winters, all ayes):
Mr. J.F., parent of J.F. who was placed in George Junior Republic effective 2/24/12 and is being educated by the Grove City Area School District.
Mr. and Mrs. J.M., parents of P.M. who was placed in Caron Extended Care effective 11/23/11 to 2/10/12 and is being educated by the Berks County Intermediate Unit.
Mr. and Mrs. B.S., parents of R.S. who was placed in MCC Warwick House effective 10/11/11 and is being educated by the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22.
Mr. and Mrs. J.R., parents of C.R. who was placed in Montgomery County Youth Center effective 2/1/12 to 2/15/12 and is being educated by the Norristown Area School District.
Enrollment Report
Dr. Griffin reported only minor fluctuations in the overall District enrollment as detailed in Attachment #20.
List of Bills
Approval was granted for the list of bills for April 16, 2012 (LaSorsa, Lotter, all ayes). Check numbers 136113 through 136385. (Attachment #21)
Presentation
Dr. Griffin presented an overview of the status of Charter Schools as detailed in Attachment #22.
Presentation
Mr. Reichert presented a 2012-13 budget projection update as detailed in Attachment #23.
Old Business
There was no old business.
New Business
Dr. Griffin reported that Governor Corbett recently signed a driver training bill.
Adjournment
The board went into executive session at 8:47 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Robert A. Reichert
Secretary