SM.083115 - Bensalem Township School District

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SCHOOL DISTRICT
OF
BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
BENSALEM, PA
SECRETARY’S
MINUTES
For The Month Ending
AUGUST 31 , 201 5
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WELCOME
The Bensalem Township School District is pleased that you have chosen to attend a School
Board Meeting. The School Board Members and the District's administrators believe that
popular control of education is a fundamental part of a democratic society. We welcome
public involvement and appreciate those residents who provide valuable input on matters
affecting the welfare of all students in the community.
Addressing the Board
If you would like to address the School Board, please follow these guidelines:
•
•
•
If possible, write to Dr. Samuel Lee, District Superintendent at the Dorothy D. Call
Administrative Center, 3000 Donallen Drive, Bensalem, PA 19020-1898.
At the beginning of the Board Meeting, the School Board President will recognize
people who wish to address the Board. To be recognized, please complete an Audience
Participation Card located in the lobby where you enter the Board Room and give it to
Mrs. Susan Harder, School Board Secretary.
If you are a member of a large group concerned about one issue, we ask that a
spokesperson be designated to speak.
The Agenda
The School Board will follow an agenda prepared in the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center and
distributed to the Board Members at least two days before the meeting. Copies of the agenda are
available so that you may follow each item on the agenda. If enough copies are not available, please
ask to share with another member of the audience.
Board Meetings
The regular monthly action meeting is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, subject to
change. This meeting is held in the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center located at 3000
Donallen Drive, Bensalem, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
When necessary, special School Board Meetings are called to act on urgent business. When special
meetings are called, proper notice is given to newspaper and televised over local cable Comcast
Channel 28 and Verizon FiOS Channel 32.
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School Board Information
The School District is the local educational system that functions within the laws of Pennsylvania.
The School Board is composed of nine unpaid members who create policy and conduct the business
of the School District within the laws of the State and Department of Education. The School Board
appoints a non-voting secretary and treasurer.
School Board Members are elected by township residents on Election Day in November and hold
office for four years.
The School Board is a policy-making body whose authority is derived from state law. The
administrators work within the limits of School Board policy and manage the school system.
School Board Members
Kim J. Rivera, President
Pamela Strange, Vice-President
Jason B. Harris
Kathleen Lesnevec
Wayne Lewis
Chester F. Marshall, III
Kevin J. McKay, Esq.
Heather D. Nicholas
Jennifer S. Ryan
Term Expires
2017
2015
2017
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2017
School Board Non-Members
Thomas J. Profy III, Esquire, School Board Solicitor
David E. Baugh, Ed.D, District Superintendent
Susan M. Harder, School Board Secretary
Michael Bevilacqua, School Board Treasurer
Student Board Members
2015-2016 School Year
Joanne Hwangbo, Shalom Mammen,
Jacky Reny, Nikkita Salla
Additional information pertaining to the Bensalem Township School District can be found
on the table in the lobby of the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center.
Thank you for joining us tonight and remember you are invited to attend future meetings of your
School Board.
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BENSALEM TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mission Statement
Striving to be the premier educational institution in Bucks County, we will provide a
first class education for the whole child that challenges and supports each student to
discover a passion for learning while designing and achieving a personal vision of
success.
Beliefs
o Each child has unique learning needs.
o All students can learn and be successful.
o Success in school can be defined in multiple ways.
o Our success requires the collaborative support of the entire community.
o Each member of our school community deserves mutual respect in a safe and
healthy environment.
o While the District maintains fiscal responsibility, decisions should be driven by
students’ needs and interests.
Goals
1.
Provide a safe, orderly and healthy environment for each student.
2. Provide engaging and challenging curricular programs and activities for each child.
3. Provide the best instructional and leadership practices for the benefit of each student.
4. Work in collaboration with community members and organizations to provide resources
and services that support all students in their efforts to learn.
5. Utilize meaningful methods of internal and external communication.
NOTE: Each goal includes components that relate directly to:
1) Facility Usage 2) Professional Development and 3) Technology
Finalized 4/23/08
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Goal #1 – Provide a safe, orderly and healthy environment for each student.
Strategies:
• Improve behavioral support policies and procedures to make them more restorative in
nature.
• Update crisis response manuals in each school building and implement safety drills
routinely.
• Identify and embrace that no child is invisible.
• Incorporate the Wellness Policy while offering instruction in, and opportunity for,
healthy living.
• Strive to implement recommendations of the Class Size Study Committee.
Goal #2 – Provide engaging and challenging curricular programs and activities for
each child.
Strategies:
• Reinvigorate the visual and performing arts programs in Bensalem Township
School District.
• Improve transitions between school levels.
• Implement a comprehensive curriculum renewal process to align standards,
instruction, assessment, grading and reporting.
• Improve early childhood education offerings including the consideration of
pre-kindergarten, full-day kindergarten and transitional first grade programming.
• Strive to implement recommendations of the World Language Study Committee.
Goal #3 – Provide the best instructional and leadership practices for the
benefit of each student.
Strategies:
• Enact a recruitment plan that brings skilled, motivated and diverse employees to
the district.
• Implement Professional Learning Communities throughout all schools.
• Strive to implement recommendations of the Inclusion Study Committee.
• Continue to provide appropriate services for students found to be in need of
gifted education and/or special education supports.
Goal #4 – Work in collaboration with community members and organizations to
provide resources and services that support all students in their efforts to learn.
Strategies:
• Identify and define community opportunities to participate in schools.
• Develop outreach programs for students to participate in the community.
• Celebrate the success of community collaborations.
Goal #5 – Utilize meaningful methods of internal and external communication.
Strategies:
• Educate stakeholders about the re-authorization of NCLB, federal/state mandates
and school-related matters to enhance collective understanding.
• Establish forums that provide for an open exchange of ideas.
• Elicit substantial information from students regarding their educational experiences.
• Build effective communication throughout all levels of the district.
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Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center
3000 Donallen Drive Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800, Ext. 4100
Fax: (215) 359-0181
SCHOOL BOARD
Board of School Directors December 1, 2014
Kim J. Rivera
5112 N. Hunters Court
Bensalem PA 19020
President
215-633-0308
2017
Pamela Strange
1509 School Lane
Bensalem PA 19020
Vice-President
215-639-2586
2015
Jason B. Harris
6331 Plumly Circle
Bensalem PA 19020
215-752-7932
2017
Kathleen Lesnevec
3646 Mechanicsville Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-738-3149
2015
Wayne Lewis
1780 Bensalem Blvd.
Bensalem PA 19020
215-757-1404
2015
3608 Delancy Drive
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-638-9035
2015
1219 Cornwells Avenue
Bensalem PA 19020
484-602-5384
2015
Heather D. Nicholas
5116 Windward Lane
Bensalem PA 19020
215-639-5970
2015
Jennifer S. Ryan
2130 River Road
Bensalem PA 19020
215-638-2228
2017
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Providing A First Class Education
For The Whole Child
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Bensalem Township School District
3000 Donallen Drive
Bensalem, PA 19020-1898
2015 School Board Meeting Dates
January
07
14
21
28
Budget Work Session #1 – 7:00 pm
Committee Meetings – 6:00 pm
Adoption of Prelim. Budget – 7:00 pm
Action Meeting – 7:30 pm
February
11
18
25
April
08
15
22
May
13
13
27
27
Intent to Adopt Proposed Final Budget –
7:00 pm
Public Q&A on Proposed Final Budget for
2015-16 Fiscal Year – Immediately
following the 7:30 Action Meeting
June
10
17
24
No Meetings
(Summer Vacations)
August
12
26
September
March
11
25
July
Intent to Adopt Final Budget
for 2015-16 Fiscal Year – 7:00 pm
09
24
Action Meeting – (Thurs) 7:30 pm
October
14
28
November
10
24
Committee Meetings (Tues.) – 6:00 pm
Action Meeting (Tues) – 7:30 pm
December
07
09
16
Annual Reorganization – 7:00 pm
rd
Action Meeting (3 Wed.) – 7:30 pm
School Board Standing Committee Meetings for Instructional Affairs, Business Affairs and Personnel will be
held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Regular Action Meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted,
subject to change. These meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. If needed, an Executive Session, for discussion
purposes only, may be held.
If needed, Sub Committees and/or Committee of the Whole Meetings may be held on the first or third
Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
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BOARD APPROVED:120114
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3000 Donallen Drive Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800, Ext. 4100
Fax: (215) 359-0181
David E. Baugh, Ed.D., District Superintendent
Michael J. Bevilacqua, Treasurer
Thomas J. Profy, III, Solicitor
Kim J. rivera, President
Jason Harris
Kathleen Lesnevec
Wayne L. Lewis
Heather D. Nicholas
Jennifer S. Ryan
PUBLIC NOTICE
In keeping with Act 84 of 1986, Sunshine Law, Open Meetings for Public Agencies, effective January 8, 1987, the Bensalem
Township Board of School Directors will hold their Regular Monthly Meetings as follows for the 2015 calendar year:
January 28, 2015
February 25, 2015
March 25, 2015
April 22, 2015
May 27, 2015
June 24, 2015
Due to the summer vacation, the Board will not meet
during the month of July, 2015
August 26, 2015
September 24, (Thursday) 2015
October 28, 2015
November 24, (Tuesday) 2015
December 16 (3rd Wednesday), 2015
The School Board’s Annual Organization Meeting will be held on
Monday, December 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Regular Action Board Meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted above, subject to
change.
School Board Standing Committees for Instructional Affairs, Business Affairs, and Personnel will meet on the second
Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10,
August 12, September 9, October 14, November 10 (Tuesday) and December 9, 2015.
If needed, Sub Committees and/or Committee of the Whole Meetings may be held on the first or third Wednesday of each
month at 7:00 p.m.
The Annual Re-Organization Meeting will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
All meetings (unless otherwise noted) will be held in the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center, 3000 Donallen Drive,
Bensalem, Bucks County, PA beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The public is invited to attend.
_____________________________
Susan M. Harder, Secretary
Board of School Directors of
Bensalem Township
Proof of Publication Requested
To appear: Sunday, January 4, 2015
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Providing A First Class Education
For The Whole Child
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2015-2016 CALENDAR
JULY 2015
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M
T
W
JANUARY 2016
T
F
1
2 H
S
Jul 3
Independence Day Observed - Offices Closed
S
M
T
W
T
F
4
S
H
2
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Aug 20, 21
New Teacher Orientation
3
4
5
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Aug 24-28
Professional Development
10
11
12
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Aug 31
Grades 2nd thru 6th, 8th, 10th thru 12th Report to School
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
30
31
25
26
27
28
29
30
AUGUST 2015
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Sep 1
Grades Kdg, 1st, 7th and 9th Report to School
Sep 2,3
All Students Report
Sep 4,7
Labor Day - Schools and Offices Closed
1
Sep 8
Classes Resume
3
4
5
6
7
8
Sep 14,15
Rosh Hashanah - Schools and Offices Closed
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Sep 23
Yom Kippur
16
17
18
19
20
21
Oct 8
Act 80 Day - Professional Development - Schools Closed - Offices Open
Oct 9
Interim Progress Reports Available On HAC - Day 23
30
29
31
M
T
W
6 H
13 H
T
F
Veterans' Day Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed
Nov 12
End of Marking Period - Day 45
11
12
Nov 19
Report Cards Distributed (Secondary Only - Elementary Distributed at Conferences)
17
18
19
Nov 24,25
24
25
26
Nov 26,27
8
9
10
16
H
21
22 H
27
28
29
S
3 LH
S - 16/17
T
W
T
F
7 PD
10 H
18
F
S
6
7
12
13
14
19
H
20
LH
29
S - 20/132
APRIL 2016
M
T
T
F
17
18
19
24
25 PD
Feb 5
Report Cards Distributed
Feb 15
*Local Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed
Feb 29
Interim Progress Reports Availabe On HAC - Day 111
S
1
2
15
16
7 RC
14
9
20
21
22
23
27
28
29
30
T - 21/160
S - 20/152
MAY 2016
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Spring Break - Schools and Offices Closed
22
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24
25
26
27
28
S
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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11
12
13
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15
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Apr 5
Apr 8
Act 80 Day - Report Card Conferences - Schools Closed - Offices Open
Apr 12
Report Cards Distributed
Apr 21-22
Kindergarten Registration
Apr 26
Election Day - Schools Closed - Offices Open
31
T - 21/181
S - 21/173
JUNE 2016
S
M
5
T
W
6
7
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
May 10
Interim Progress Reports Available on HAC - Day 157
12 PD PD PD
16
17
18
May 30
Memorial Day Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
S - 17/73
Jun 10
Last Day of School - Day 181
Jun 13-15
Holiday - Schools & Offices Closed
T - 11/192
S - 8/181
District-Wide Testing Dates
Staggered school start
Keystone Exam
May 16 -27, 2016
PSSA English Language Arts (Gr 3-8)
April 11-15, 2016
PSSA Mathematics (Gr 3-8)
April 18-22, 2016
PSSA's
PSSA Make-up
May 2-6 2016
Summer Energy Building Closure
PSSA Science (Gr 4 and 8)
April 25-29, 2016
*Section 1502 - Local Holiday
AP Exams
TBD
Kindergarten Registration
F
Mar 23
2
New Teacher Orientation
T
Mar 24-28
1
T - 17/80
W
21
S - 17/56
W
26
31
28
DECEMBER 2015
T
30
H
T - 20/139
29 H
T - 18/63
19
17
S - 22/39
5
18
16
22 PD H
*Local Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed
31
T
12
Jan 28
24
30
4
5
11
Jan 18
23
S
4
13
29
F
3
12
22
NOVEMBER 2015
T
2
11
28
T - 22/45
W
1
10
21
M
T
27
S
M
6
20
30
S - 20/112
5
26
29
29
4
19
RC
28
3
25
17
27
15
Classes Resume
18
23 RC
26
21
Jan 4
Jan 7
16
20
25
14
10
17
22
19
24
20
9
16
15
18
23
S
15
9
17
22
13
New Years' Day - Schools and Offices Closed
14
8
16
21
Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed
Jan 1
13
W
13
Act 80 Day - Report Card Conferences - Schools Closed - Offices Open
3
12
T
12
10
2
11
2 PD
11
9
Winter Recess
6
M
10
8
Interim Progress Reports Available on HAC - Day 67
5
1
9
7
Dec 24-31
4
S
6
8
6
Dec 16
S
5
S
S
1
F
4
27 LH
OCTOBER 2015
M
T
3
MARCH 2016
30
T - 17/23
W
2
T - 20/119
Nov 11
2
T
1
14 H
Election Day - Schools Closed - Offices Open
16
S - 19/92
M
7
5
1
20
S
S
Nov 3
9
15
FEBRUARY 2016
S-1
SEPTEMBER 2015
S
14
8
31
22
23 PD PD PD PD PD
13
T - 19/99
2
T-6
17 H
24
6 PD
Last Day of School
Keystone Exams
Board Approved: November 25, 2014
Note: Inclement weather may necessitate adding days at the end of the school year.
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BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
SCHOOL DISTRICT
FACT SHEET 2015-16
Municipality
Bensalem Township
Area
Census Population
21 Square Miles
1990
59,663
2000
60,499
2010
60,247
Schools Data
Belmont Hills Elementary School
Building
Renovations
1969
2004
Cornwells Elementary School
Building
1998
Samuel K. Faust Elementary School
Building
Rooms (12) & Cafeteria
Renovation & Library Addition
Renovations
1956
1970
1992
2008
Benjamin Rush Elementary School
Building
Renovations
1964
1997
Russell C. Struble Elementary School
Building
Renovations
1976
2004
Valley Elementary School
Building
Renovations
1975
2005
Neil A. Armstrong School
Building
1953
1953-1969 - Bensalem Twp. High School
1969- Became Neil A. Armstrong
Middle School
School Closed
2005
Robert K. Shafer Middle School
Building
Renovations
1980
2003
Cecelia Snyder Middle School
Building
Renovations
1960
2009
Bensalem High School
Building (Phase I)
Building/Stadium (Phase II)
Renovations
New Gymnasium
Renovations/Alterations
1969
1973
2002-2006
2011
2015-
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Bensalem Township School District - Fact Sheet
~ Page 2 ~
Enrollment Data
June
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
529
512
490
478
513
472
484
7
8
484
515
9
10
11
12
______
999
3,478
444
408
503
458
______
1,813
June Total – 6,290
Enrollment History
Elementary
Middle
High School
Total
09-10
3,120
1,013
1,936
6,069
10-11
3,200
993
1,905
6,098
Elementary %
Secondary %
District %
10-11
96
92
94
11-12
96
92
94
(November)
11-12
3,317
1,012
1,947
6,276
12-13
3,417
946
1,959
6,322
13-14
3,379
1,013
1,878
6,270
13-14
96
93
94
14-15
94
92
Attendance Data
(June)
12-13
96
93
94
Budget Data
Revenues:
R.E.T. Rate:
Local
State
Federal
Transfers In
Total Revenues
(June)
2010-11
Actual
139.475
$ 88,006,906
$ 23,301,741
$ 4,835,035
-----$ 116,143,682
2011-12
Actual
141.428
$ 98,932,874
$ 24,189,117
$
1,985,835
-----$ 125,107,826
2012-13
Audited
144.350
$ 92,837,803
$ 25,197,293
$
3,293,090
-----$ 121,328,186
2013-14
Budgeted
144.350
$ 93,145,191
$ 26,838,238
$ 1,199,980
$ 3,650,000
$ 124,833,409
$
$
$
74,837,949
34,699,838
1,341,787
$ 80,166,087 $ 80,194,169
$ 38,545,865 $ 41,695,303
$ 1,484,052 $
1,527,854
$
$
$
$
$
2014-15
Budgeted
148.969
100,378,200
28,060,917
1,450,000
1,000,000
130,889,117
Expenditures:
Instruction
Support Services
Extra-Curricular & Comm.
Serv.
Building & Land Acquisition
Debt Service
Other Financing /Transfers
Total Expenditures
$ 69,762,324
$ 33,838,267
$ 1,312,636
$
$
$
-----$ 6,858,948
$ 3,827,545
$ 115,599,720
-----$
7,821,886
$
4,616,012
$ 122,222,588
-------$
5,832,384
$
3,299,898
$ 120,011,856
$
------------$ 6,540,000 $ 10,401,821
$ 2,619,040 $ 2,450,000
$ 129,355,044 $ 136,269,147
Budgeted Expenditures
$ 111,057,243
$ 116,242,627
$ 122,384,983
$ 129,355,044 $ 136,269,147
Revised: June, 2015
73,204,459
35,143,338
1,436,893
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Source of Revenue
Year
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
Local
75%
75%
78%
76%
77%
State
23%
21%
22%
22%
21%
Federal & Other
2%
1%
1%
2%
2%
State Established Tuition Rate
Elementary: $12,708.41
Secondary: $13,314.56
Personal Income Aid Ratio
Combined Aid Ratio
Market Value Aid Ratio .1883
.3911
.2693
Percent of Graduates Continuing Education Beyond High School Level
2010 – 85%
2011 – 85%
2012 – 88%
2013 – 84%
2014 – 84%
2015 – 84%
Bensalem Township Ranking - Various Categories
Source: 2013-14 Budget Analysis Bucks County Schools (pages noted)
A. 2013-14 Conversion of local district income to real estate millage (page 10)
Bensalem
Bucks County
Township
Highest
Lowest
Bristol Township
New Hope-Solebury
144.35
196.50
86.16
B. 2013-14 Selected costs as a percentage of total budget. (Page 19)
Bensalem
Bucks County
Township
Highest
Morrisville
Instruction
62.01%
67.94%
Lowest
New Hope-Solebury
53.89%
Non-Instructional
Services
1.15%
Palisades
2.61%
Pennsbury
0.76%
Support
Services
New Hope-Solebury
32.73%
Bristol Borough
21.82%
Central Bucks
11.93%
Bristol Township
3.45%
29.81%
Other
Financing Uses 7.03%
C. Total Assessed Value
Bensalem Township
-
2013-14
(Page 5)
$640,932,010
Revised: February, 2015
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2014-15 Positions
Position Count
Full Time Part Time Total
Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Nurses
Secretaries
Reading Assistants
Nurse Assistants
Non-Teaching Assistants
Music Assistants
Instructional Assistants
Registered Nurses
Drivers & Mechanics
Custodian/Maintenance/Grounds
Confidential Secretaries
Cafeteria Workers
Aides
Administrators/Supervisors
Total
470
36
0
3
6
1
54
7
77
85
6
34
71
53
___
903
2
9
8
0
0
0
0
2
9
0
0
15
31
7
___
83
472
45
8
3
6
1
54
9
86
85
6
49
102
60
___
986
Revised 9/18/14
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Secretary’s Minutes
Committee
Meetings
Instructional Affairs
Business Affairs
Personnel
Budget Committee
FOR THE MONTH OF
AUGUST 2015
Bensalem Township School District
3 0 00 Donallen Drive
Bensalem, Bucks County, PA 19020 - 1898
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3000 Donallen Drive
Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020
(215) 750-2800
Fax: (215) 359-0181
INSTRUCTIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
August 12, 2015
6:00 – 6:30 P.M.
Action Items for August 12 Continued Regular Action Meeting – New Business:
1.
Approval of 2015-16 Student/Parent Handbook (Cohen)
Action Items for August 26 Regular Action Meeting – New Business:
1.
Agreement between Bensalem Township School District and St. Mary Regional Trauma Center to
provide educational support and evaluation techniques relating to concussion and head trauma
education and the providing of ImPACT testing by SMRTC for student athletes in compliance with
Board Policy. (Per)
2.
Contract for Services Agreement between Austill’s Rehabilitation Services, Inc. and Bensalem
Township School District for on-site evaluation/consultation/treatment at the rate of $63.25 per hour.
An itemized invoice form detailing specific student services rendered each month will be generated
and furnished for each therapy service provided. (Cohen)
3.
Agreement between Lakeside Educational Network and Bensalem Township School District to
reserve two general education and thirteen special education slots for students referred by the School
District at a total cost of $453,525. There shall be no accrual of educational days if the total number
of educational slots purchased is not utilized during any period within the school year. (Cohen)
4.
Tuition Contract between Bensalem Township School District and New Hope Academy to purchase
educational services described in IEP for one student for the 2015-16 School Year at a rate of
$34,900. If student moves from BTSD or is withdrawn to another program, tuition will be remitted
on a per diem basis up to the date of withdrawal. (Cohen)
5.
Contract for Services Agreement between Buxmont Academy and the Bensalem Township School
District for referral of students for educational services at the rate of $121.02 per diem for regular
education students and an additional $15.00 per diem for special education students for the 2015-16
School Year.
6.
Certificates of Recognition for students with Perfect Attendance during the 2014-15 school year.
7.
Listing of School Building Volunteers during the 2014-15 school year.
Information/Discussion Items:
1.
PSSA Test Results (Leon & Velazquez)
2.
School Board Policy #819: SUICIDE PREVENTION – First Read (Cohen)
3.
Field Trip Log
PROVIDING A FIRST CLASS EDUCATION
FOR THE WHOLE CHILD
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Business Affairs Meeting Agenda
August 12, 2015
Members in Attendance: Mr. Berdnik, Mrs. Rivera - Board President, Mr. Harris – Business Affairs Chairman, Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Strange,
Mr. Profy – District Solicitor, Dr. Lee, Mr. Whartenby, Mr. Glancy – The Flynn Group
Agenda:
Business Affairs:
1.
Armstrong Middle School sale – The 2 finalist buyers each presented final plans to the BA Committee. Each finalist was allowed 15 minutes
for their individual presentations. A meeting will be scheduled for each finalist to present their draft plans for review by the School
Board. A recommendation for the approval of the selected buyer will take place shortly thereafter.*
* (The meeting was postponed due to the developer request for more time).
2.
Alternative revenues: - 3 proposals were discussed/presented by Mr. Per. Upon review, the BA Committee agreed to move forward with the
“Farmers Insurance” proposal. The other 2 proposals presented were denied by the BA Committee.
3.
a. Farmers Insurance
b. Horizon helps
c. Used clothing bin alternative revenue proposal
Barbacane, Thornton & Company, LLP. – GASB 68 implementation services at a cost not to exceed $1,500 – The BA
Committee reviewed the letter of agreement with Barbacane, Thornton & Company to assist the District in the implementation of
the requirements of GASB Statement #8, PSERS. The letter of agreement will be presented for approval at the August 26th Action
4.
5.
Meeting for approval.
Board Docs electronic meeting management – PSBA has been transitioning members to a new Web Based Policy system. The software
program will cut down on paper costs as well as reduces the related time of compiling the Board documents and related paperwork. The annual
cost of the “BoardDocs Pro” is $9,000. The program will be recommended for approval at the August 26th Agenda Meeting.
Cafeteria furniture Bid (16-001) – This item, as well as the Classroom Furniture quote , will both be presented for approval by
the Board at the August 26th Action Meeting.
6.
7.
Classroom furniture Quote (16-003)
Cooperative purchasing – The BA Committee agreed to forward for Board approval “to authorize participation in and accept the
8.
Consortium wellness funds/credits – Confirmation from the Health Care Consortium that allows the School District to request
9.
PSBA contract for administrative regulations – The BA Committee will recommend approval of the contract of professional
current and subsequent bids and awards of the joint purchasing programs for the 2015/2016 fiscal year”.
and utilize Wellness Funds.
services between the School District and PSBA at the August 26th Action Meeting.
10. Renewal of ROTC memorandum of agreement – The Marine Corps is requesting that the School Board approve an agreement
of the continued establishment of the MCJROTC at the Bensalem High School for a period of four years. The agreement will be
placed on the agenda for official approval at the August 26th Action Meeting.
11. Western World tail (insurance) – Informational Copy. This insurance coverage provides the School District an additional one
year tail on the School Board Legal Policy from the 2014/2015 fiscal year.
12. MOU w/BCIU#22 (Head Start) to park at the VMC. – A MOU will be presented for approval at the August 26th Board Meeting for
approval to allow the IU to park Head Start vehicles at the VMC when the vehicles are not in use.
13. PDE-3086 – Contract to Purchase Meals from Schools – The contract (PDE-3086) outlines an agreement that the Bensalem Food
Services Department will provide snacks and meals to the IU for the Head Start Program.
Facilities Management:
1. Bensalem High School renovation project and Shafer cooling tower: - Change Orders and Payment Applications will be presented for
approval by the School Board at the August 26th Action Meeting.
d.
e.
f.
2.
Change orders (RW)
Payment applications (RW)
Renewal of land development agreement (RW)
Disposition of Head Start trailers at Rush (RW) - A Sale of Agreement between the School District and the IU will be presented for approval at the
August 26th Board Meeting which will allow the School District to purchase the Snyder Portables for a price of $1.00.
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3.
Facilities usage (GP): - The BA Committee reviewed two Facility Rental Requests from the Bensalem Police Department and the HS Boy’s
Baseball Coach Mr. Daut to utilize the Varsity Baseball Field and the HS Stadium. Both rental requests will be forward for Board approval at the
August 26th Action Meeting. The request from Holy Family College to utilize the High School Varsity Baseball field was denied based on the
provisions of the letter forward by Holy Family for use of the field.
4.
g. Bensalem police department
h. Harry Daut
i. Request from Holy Family for the use of the high school Varsity Field
Field maintenance program for Athletics (GP) – Mr. Per presented a three year scope of field work and maintenance program for High
School and Middle School baseball fields. The Facilities Manager and Mr. Per will work on a bid document.
5.
Bids/RFPs in process: - The BA Committee reviewed the recommendations provided by Liberty Mutual for school playground repairs/related
issues. The Maintenance Department will prepare bid documents accordingly.
j.
k.
l.
m.
Liberty Mutual playground inspection recommendations (RW)
Solar Power Purchase Agreement (RW)
Snyder Wall and Roof Renovations (RW)
Vehicle Maintenance Center Bus Lift Replacement (RW)
Technology:
1. Cell phone policy 711/telecommunications audit – continued discussion (RB) – There will need to be continued discussion at the
September BA meeting regarding Policy 711/Telecommunications Audit.
2.
3.
RFP 16-005 Main Distribution Frame (RB) – The BA Committee agreed to recommend approval to award and purchase the Main
Distribution Frame for the Bensalem High School, as well as the purchase of HP Chromebooks and Carts for students at the August 26th Action
Meeting.
RFP 16-008 HP Chromebooks & Carts
Transportation:
1. Fall Festival, Saturday October 3, 2015 – The BA Committee agreed to forward a request from Bensalem Township to allow the Township
to utilize ten District buses and one handicapped minibus to transport Bensalem residents to the Fall Festival. The Township will reimburse the
District for the cost of the driver’s wages.
Informational: - Informational items reviewed by the BA Committee
1. ASBO certificate
2. BASE report
3. Basic Education Commission report June 18, 2015
4. 2016/17 Budget Development – rough first draft of General Fund revenues
5. Facilities Condition Assessment – final draft – D’Huy Engineering
6. GASB 45 valuation
7. Health Care consortium updates
8. July 2015 construction report – D’Huy Engineering
9. PASA/PASBO report on school district budgets June 15, 2015
10. PSDLAF Liquid News – August and July 2015
11. Policy #818 – Submission for Board Approval
12. Title IIA non-public update
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BERDNIK,CHRISTOPHER
From:
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015 11:34 AM
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SECRETARY’S MINUTES
CONTINUED
SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING
FROM THE JUNE 24, 2015
REGULAR ACTION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015
7:00 P.M.
DOROTHY D. CALL ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
3000 DONALLEN DRIVE
BENSALEM, BUCKS COUNTY, PA 19020-1898
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SECRETARY’S MINUTES – CONTINUED REGULAR ACTION MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
School Board Members:
Jason B. Harris
Kathleen Lesnevec
Wayne Lewis
Heather D. Nicholas
Jennifer S. Ryan
Non-Voting Board Members:
Thomas J. Profy, IV, School Board Solicitor
Michael G. Bevilacqua, School Board Treasurer
Administration:
Dr. Samuel Lee, District Superintendent
Kathleen Leon, Asst. to the Superintendent/Dir. of Secondary Ed.
Christopher Berdnick, Director of Business Operations
Roy D. Britton, Director of Instructional Technology
Robert J. Cardillo, Director of Human Resources
Brian Cohen, Director of Special Education
Victoria Velazquez, Director of Elementary C&I/Federal Programs
Student School Board Members:
Joanne Hwangbo
Shalom Mammen
Jacky Reny
Nikkita Salla
Present
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Others in Attendance:
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The Bensalem Township Board of School Directors met in Continued Session from the June 24,
2015 Regular Action Meeting, on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the Dorothy D. Call
Administrative Center Board Meeting Room, 3000 Donallen Drive, Bensalem, Bucks County,
Pennsylvania, as duly announced according to law and publicly advertised. A copy of the Public
Notice is attached to these minutes.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:16 PM BY MRS.
KIM J. RIVERA, SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT, WITH EIGHT
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE.
SILENT REFLECTION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Rivera invited the audience to join the Board and Administration in a moment of silent
reflection, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE AUDIENCE
The Board President announced the meeting was broadcast live over Comcast Cable Channel 28
and Verizon FiOS Channel 32 and was recorded for future broadcasting over Cable Television.
She asked those present to silence their cell phones.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MRS. NICHOLAS
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED: 8-0-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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INSTRUCTIONAL AFFAIRS ACTION ITEM:
ITEM #: 1
MOTION BY: MR. MCKAY
SECONDED BY: MR. HARRIS
MR. MCKAY AMENDED THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION
OF A LETTER TO PARENTS EXPLAINING HOW MODIFICATIONS
WOULD BE UPDATED IF THERE ARE CHANGES DURING THE
SCHOOL YEAR.
SECONDED BY: MR. LEWIS
1.
Recommendation to approve the 2015-16 Student/Parent Handbook. ADD A LETTER
HOME EXPLAINING HOW MODIFICATIONS WOULD BE UPDATED IF THERE
ARE CHANGES TO POLICIES/PROCEDURES INCLUDED IN THE HANDBOOK
DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS ACTION ITEM:
ITEM #: 1
SECONDED BY: MR. MARSHALL
1.
Motion to approve PLANCON Part G: Project Accounting Based on Bids related to the
Bensalem High School Renovation Project as reviewed, corrected and approved by
Pennsylvania Department of Education.
AMEND AGENDA TO INCLUDE TWO TAX SETTLEMENT APPEALS
IN THE SOLICITOR’S REPORT:
ASSESSMENT APPEAL #1:
Recommendation to settle pending 2009-2016 Tax Year Assessment Appeals of 2400
Limited Partnership Radisson Hotel as follows:
2400 Limited Partnership Radisson Hotel
Old Lincoln Highway
Tax Map Parcel 02-001-002-001
Settlement Assessments
$925,900 – 2009 Tax Year Assessment
$955,450 – 2010 Tax Year Assessment
$1,073,650 – 2011 Tax Year Assessment
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ASSESSMENT APPEAL #2:
Recommendation to settle pending 2010-2015 Tax Year Assessment Appeals of Keystone
Turf Club, Inc. and Bensalem Racing Association, Inc. as follows:
Keystone Turf Club, Inc. and
Bensalem Racing Association, Inc.
Tax Map Parcel Nos. 02-033-002 &
02-001-056 and02-033-017(1)
Settlement Assessments
and authorize the Solicitor of the School District to execute the Stipulation for the settlement
of the 2010 through 2015 in the form presented to and herewith approved by the Board,
subject to the condition hereinafter set forth.
This action of the Board is conditioned upon the Appellant and other taxing bodies
approving the Settlement Stipulation within forty-five (45) days of this date.
PERSONNEL ACTION ITEMS:
ITEMS #: 1-2
MOTION BY: MRS. LESNEVEC
ITEM #: 3
MRS. RIVERA ABSTAINED FROM NEW HIRES ITEM 3-S BECAUSE
TYLER SHUCHAT IS HER SISTER’S STEP SON
MOTION CARRIED: 8-0-0 WITH MRS. RIVERA ABSTAINING FROM
3-S (7-0-1) ONLY
ITEM #: 4
MOTION BY: MRS. LEVNEVEC
SECONDED BY: MR. MCKAY
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Retirements/Resignations/Terminations (10):
Name
Position
A. Denise Crookham
B. Kristan Delle
C. Kellie Hartwig
D. Marc Hirschhorn
E. James McCann
F. Lisa McVey
G. Kristal Moscharis
H. Rogelio Romero
I. Merlin Reji
J. Jennifer Varga
Sub PCA/Sub LPN
Asst. Food Services Coord.
Sub Custodian
Event/Security
Sub Custodian
Secretary
Spanish/French
Interim-Special Ed
Sub PCA/Sub Nurse Asst.
English
2.
School/
Bldg.
DW
DDCAC
DW
DW
DW
Faust
HS
Belmont
DW
HS
Action
Resignation
Resignation
Resignation
Resignation
Termination
Termination
Resignation
Termination
Termination
Resignation
Effective
Date
07/20/2015
07/31/2015
07/30/2015
06/11/2015
06/28/2015
07/30/2015
TBD
06/12/2015
06/09/2015
TBD
Due to untimely death
Due to end of assignment
Due to unavailability
Rehires (1):
Name
Position
A. Alexander Henry
Sub Bus Driver
3.
Cert.
Building
Rate
DW
$23.40/hr.
Res.
Status
R
Effective
2015-2016 School yr.
New Hires (22):
Name
Position
Cert.
Bldg.
Rate
A. Jordan Allen
TPE-Special Ed
Struble
B. Molly Aron
C. Jacquelyn Baker
D. Lauren Beeley
TPE-English
Temp. Teacher/ESY
TPE-Grade 2
E. Chelsea Calahan
F. Edmond Cubbage
TPE-Special Ed/Math
PE- English
G. Jason Czerniak
TPE - Special Ed/ES
H. Amy Ellison
PE-Autistic Support
I. Jennifer Inchausti
PE – Special
Ed/Autistic Support
TPE – Special Ed
Interim – Business
Special Ed/Grade
PK-4
English
Elementary K-6
PK-12,ESL,ECD
Elem K-6
Mathematics/SpEd
English, Social
Studies,ESL
Special
Ed/Elementary
Special
Ed/Elementary
Special Ed
J. Philip Kestenbaum
K. Susan LaPlaunt
L. Nicholas Lyczkowski
M. Colleen McEachern
N. Jacqueline
McGonigal
O.
P.
Q.
R.
S.
T.
Comments
Joseph Miller
Anthony Parsons
Hadi Qasmieh
Jennifer Ryan
Tyler Shuchat
Marcus Smith
TPE – Special Ed
PE- Sp Ed/Autistic
Support
TPE – Autistic
Support
U. Randy Taylor
TPE – Special Ed/ES
Student Worker
Tech Support
Tech Support
Tech Support
TPE – Guidance
Counselor
TPE - Special Ed/ES
V. Natalie Wiley
Swim (Aquatics)
Effective
$66,719/yr. (G 01)
Res.
Status
N
HS
Snyder
Valley
$49,119/yr. (A 01)
$33.00/hr.
$66,719/yr. (G 01)
N
N
N
08/24/2015
06/29/2015
08/24/2015
HS
HS
$63,644/yr. (F 01)
$54,426/yr. (C 01)
N
N
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
Rush
$63,644/yr. (F 01)
N
08/24/2015
Faust
$63,644/yr. (F 01)
N
08/24/2015
Valley
$66,719/yr. (G 01)
N
08/24/2015
Sp Ed/English 7-12
Bus/Comp Info/ML
Math
Sp Ed/Social Studies
Special Ed/Elem
HS
HS
$63,644/yr. (F 01)
$283.47/day (C 01)
N
N
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
HS
Valley
$51,075/yr. (B 01)
$63,644/yr. (F 01)
N
N
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
Sp/Ed,ML Science,
Elem
ML Math, ML
Eng,Rdg.Spec.
Special Ed
Snyder
$63,644/yr. (F 01)
N
08/24/2015
Rush
VMC
DW
DW
DW
Struble
$63,644/yr. (F 01)
$8.00/hr.
$8.00/hr.
$8.00/hr.
$8.00/hr.
$63,644 yr. (F 01)
N
R
R
R
R
N
08/24/2015
06/26/2015
06/12/2015
06/23/2015
06/29/2015
08/24/2015
HS
$63,644/yr. (F 01)
N
08/24/2015
HS
$8.30/hr.
R
06/29/2015
Elem/Sec Counselor
Special
Ed/Elementary
08/24/2015
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PERSONNEL ACTION ITEMS - CONTINUED:
4.
Classification Changes (27):
Name
A. Meghan Bielecki
B. Maria Bonuccelli
From/Bldg.
Interim/Struble
Temp IA/Corn
To/Bldg.
TPE/Special Ed-Struble
TPE/Special Ed-Cornwells
Cert
Sp Ed/Elem
Grade PK-4
Special Ed
C. Donna Borghise
D. James Boswell
E. Lindsay Britland
F. Lisa Casey
G. Clarence Ellis, Jr.
H. Elizabeth Festa
I. Wendy Gorti
Sub Van Driver/DW
Sub Custodian/DW
Interim/Cornwells
Interim/Faust
Sub Custodian/DW
Interim/Valley
Sub Nurse/St. Charles
$15.39/hr./19.89/hr.
$21.29/hr.
Sp Ed/Elem
$64,720/yr. (F 02)
Elem/Sp Ed
$53,109/yr. (B 04)
$13.49/hr.
Elem/Sp Ed
$50,196/yr. (A 02)
Registered Nurse $22.68/hr.
07/17/2015
05/29/2015
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
07/07/2015
08/24/2015
08/31/2015
J. Theresa Hanas
Interim/HS
Sub Bus/Sub Van Driver-DW
Head Custodian/HS
TPE/Special Ed-Cornwells
TPE/Special Ed-Faust
Custodian/Maint./VMC
TPE/Special Ed – Belmont
RN/St.Charles/Trevose/
DE LaSalle
TPE/Special Ed/English – HS
$70,864 (H 02)
08/24/2015
K. Melanie Jenigen
Interim-Wellness Fitness/Val
$342.09/day (F -04)
08/24/2015
L. Maggie Jordan
M. Hannah Keller
Interim/Sub Teacher
/DW
Interim-50%-HS
Interim-Rush
Rdg. Spec/
SpEd/ML Eng
Elem
Health & PE
English
Sp Ed/Elem/
Eng/ML Eng
$50,196/yr. (A 02)
$50,196/yr. (A 02)
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
N.
O.
P.
Q.
Sub Café/DW
Interim/HS
Sub Teacher/DW
Interim/Struble
PT Café/Rush
TPE/Chemistry/Biology – HS
Interim-Grade 4/Cornwells
TPE/Grade 6 – Struble
$11.02/hr.
$53,109 (B 03)
$266.02/day (B 01)
$65,682 (F 03)
08/25/2015
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
R. Megan Mulderrig
S. Allison Phy
Interim/Struble
Interim/Struble
TPE/Grade 5 – Faust
TPE/Special Ed-Struble
$65,682 (F 02)
$52,149/yr. (B 02)
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
T. Karen Rhoda
U. Jessica Schultz
Sub Custodian/DW
Sub Café/DW
Custodian/Valley/Shafer
Sub Café/Sub PCA/Aide-DW
06/15/2015
08/24/2015
V. Elizabeth Silano
Interim/Grade 3 – Valley
$266.44/day (A 04)
08/24/2015
X. Laura Spaulding
Reading Assistant/
Valley
Interim/Sub Teacher/
DW
Interim-Belmont
$13.49/hr.
$9.60/$9.85/
$11.00-hr.
$255.83/day (A 01)
$342.09/day (F 03)
08/24/2015
Y. Liliana Torres
Z. Noelle Wayne
AA. Jessica White-Elker
Sub Custodian/DW
Interim/HS
Interim/Cornwells
Custodian/Rush
TPE/English – HS
TPE/Guidance – Cornwells
$13.49/hr.
$64,720/yr. (F 02)
$64,720/yr. (F 02)
06/15/2015
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
Justin Laskey
Nicole Copestick
Jenna McDonough
Gina Miller
W. Matthew Sock
TPE/English – HS
TPE/Special Ed – Belmont
Interim-Math/Snyder
Interim-Guidance – Belmont
Biology 7-12
Elementary
Elem/Art
K-12/ML Math
Elementary
Gr PK-4/Sp Ed
Intern
Elem K-6/ESL
K-12
Math/Health PE
Elem/Sec
Counselor
English
Elem/Sec/
Guidance
Rate
$52,149/yr. (B 02)
$49,119/yr. (A 01)
Eff.
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
ITEM #: 5
ITEM #6
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PERSONNEL ITEMS CONTINUED:
ITEM # 7
ITEM #8
ITEM #9
ITEM #10
ITEM #11
ITEM #12
MOTION READ BY MR. PROFY
The Board of School Directors of the Bensalem Township School District, after the holding
of four (4) Hearings to take Testimony and to receive Exhibits, approves and enters the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as presented to the Board which are attached to
and incorporated into this Decision by reference and terminates the employment of Jack A.
Myers as Director of Business Operations of the School District, effective September 5,
2012.
VIA ROLL CALL VOTE:
MR. MCKAY - AYE
MR. LEWIS - AYE
MR. MARSHALL - AYE
MRS. NICHOLAS – ABSTAIN: HAD MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE
THAT WAS NOT PART OF THE ORIGINAL RECORD.
MR. HARRIS - AYE
MRS. LESNEVEC - AYE
MRS. STRANGE - AYE
MRS. RIVERA – AYE
MOTION CARRIED: 7-0-1 WITH MRS. NICHOLAS ABSTAINING
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5.
Approval of Release and Settlement Agreements:
It is recommended that Board of School Directors approve two (2) Release & Settlement
Agreements reached between the School District and employees X and Y as recommended by labor
counsel and as reviewed by the Board Solicitor.
6.
Secretarial Classification Change:
It is recommended that Board of School Directors approve the classification change of the Secretary
of Human Resources pay grade “Secretary A” to pay grade “Senior Secretary” effective July 1,
2015, consistent with the increased responsibilities as reflected in the revised job description and
consistent with the provisions of the Secretarial Bargaining Unit Agreement.
7.
Appointment of Assistant Food Services Coordinator:
It is recommended that Board of School Directors approve the appointment of Crystal DiGiacomo
as Assistant Food Services Coordinator effective August 17, 2015. Salary and benefits shall be
consistent with the provisions of the School Administrators’ Compensation Plan Agreement at
Index .53.
8.
Appointment of High School Assistant Principal:
It is recommended that Board of School Directors approve the appointment of Michael Stock as
Assistant High School Principal, effective date to be when released from present employer. Salary
and benefits shall be consistent with the provisions of the School Administrators’ Compensation
Plan Agreement at Index 1.15.
9.
Appointment of Snyder Middle School Assistant Principal:
It is recommended that Board of School Directors approve the appointment of Diana Garaitonandia,
Ed.D as Snyder Middle School Assistant Principal, effective date to be when released from current
employer. Salary and benefits shall be consistent with the provisions of the School Administrators’
Compensation Plan Agreement at Index 1.13.
10.
Appointment of Shafer Middle School Assistant Principal:
It is recommended that Board of School Directors approve the appointment of Aqueelah Ellzy as
Shafer Middle School Assistant Principal, effective date to be mutually agreed upon. Salary and
benefits shall be consistent with the provisions of the School Administrators’ Compensation Plan
Agreement at Index 1.13.
11.
Technology Consultant:
It is recommended that Board of School Directors approve the appointment of Marge Paullisky as
Technology Consultant at the rate of $600 per eight (8) hour day for four (4) days maximum to
assist the professional development of staff in e-school. Form 1099 to be issued.
12.
Board Hearing Decision:
The Board of School Directors, after the holding of four (4) hearings to take Testimony and receive
Exhibits, will make a decision whether or not to terminate the employment of Jack A. Myers as
Director of Business Operations of the School District effective September 5, 2012.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mrs. Rivera announced the Board did meet in Executive Session prior to this meeting
to discuss Personnel Matters and Litigation.
PUBLIC COMMENT #2
None
UPCOMING BOARD MEETING DATES:
Regular Action Meeting
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Place: 3000 Donallen Drive, Bensalem PA 19020
The public is invited to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
TIME: 7:36 PM
SECONDED BY: MRS. NICHOLAS
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
SUSAN M. HARDER
SCHOOL BOARD SECRETARY
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SECRETARY’S MINUTES
REGULAR
ACTION
SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING
7:30 P.M.
DOROTHY D. CALL ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
BOARD MEETING ROOM
3000 DONALLEN DRIVE
BENSALEM, BUCKS COUNTY, PA 19020-1898
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SECRETARY’S MINUTES – REGULAR ACTION MEETING
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BENSALEM, PA 19020-1898
Monthly School Board Meeting
Table of Contents
Call to Order and Roll Call
Silent Reflection/ Pledge of Allegiance
Announcement to Audience
Certificates of Recognition
Superintendent’s Highlights
Construction Update
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment #1
Unfinished Business
Approval of Secretary’s Minutes
Approval of Treasurer’s Reports
Solicitor’s Report
Superintendent’s Report
Student Board Reports
School Board Committee Reports
Instructional Affairs
Business Affairs
Personnel
Executive Session - Discussion Only
Public Comment #2
School Board Meeting Dates
Adjournment
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
School Board Members:
Jason B. Harris
Kathleen Lesnevec
Wayne Lewis
Heather D. Nicholas
Jennifer S. Ryan
Present
X
X
X
X
Absent
X
X
X
X
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Non-Voting Board Members:
Thomas J. Profy, III, School Board Solicitor
Michael G. Bevilacqua, School Board Treasurer
X
X
X
.
.
.
Administration:
Dr. Samuel Lee, District Superintendent
Kathleen Leon, Asst. to the Supt./Director of Secondary Education
Christopher Berdnick, Director of Business Operations
Roy D. Britton, Director of Instructional Technology
Robert J. Cardillo, Director of Human Resources
Brian Cohen, Director of Special Education
Victoria Velazquez, Director of Elementary C&I/Federal Programs
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
.
.
.
..
.
.
.
Student School Board Members:
Joanne Hwangbo
Shalom Mammen
Jacky Reny
Nikkita Salla
X
X
X
X
X
.
.
.
.
Others in Attendance:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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The Bensalem Township Board of School Directors met in Regular Action, on Wednesday,
August 26, 2015 at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center Board Meeting Room, 3000
Donallen Drive, Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, as duly announced according to law
and publicly advertised. A copy of the Public Notice is attached to these minutes.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:34 PM BY MRS.
KIM J. RIVERA, SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT, WITH EIGHT
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE.
SILENT REFLECTION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Rivera invited the audience to join the Board and Administration in a moment of silent
reflection, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE AUDIENCE
The Board President announced the meeting was broadcast live over Comcast Cable Channel
28 and Verizon FiOS Channel 32 and was recorded for future broadcasting over Cable
Television. She asked those present to silence their cell phones.
BENSALEM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015
Annual Commencement Exercises were held on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Bensalem High School Memorial Stadium. The listing of 437 graduates is attached.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Vehicle Maintenance Center “Hero” Award to Daniel Robson and Stephen Mazzarella.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Bensalem High School Renovation Project Progress Report for August 2015, presented by
Ethan Fick.
SUPERINTENDENT’S HIGHLIGHTS
For the Months of July and August 2015
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to approve the Agenda as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT #1
1. None on agenda items
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SECRETARY’S MINUTES FOR BOARD APPROVAL
MOTION BY: MR. MARSHALL
For the Month of June 2015
To approve the Secretary’s Minutes for the School Board Meetings held on the
following dates during the month of June 2015:
Continued Regular Action Meeting from May 27, 2015
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
Adoption of Final Budget for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
TREASURER’S REPORTS
MOTION BY: HARRIS
SECONDED BY: LESNEVEC
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
No formal report
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Lee congratulated the facilities team for all their efforts to have our buildings up
and ready for the first day of school. He stated he has been impressed with our staff
during Professional Development presentations this week.
STUDENT SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
No Student Reports
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COMMITTEE/STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
* Denotes Chairperson (will report out on meetings)
1.
Instructional Affairs Committee
Kevin McKay*
Heather Nicholas
Jennifer Ryan
Mr. McKay reported the Instructional Affairs Committee met on August 12, 2015
at 6:30 p.m. and discussed: Agreement with St. Mary Regional Trauma Center to
provide ImPACT Testing; Special Education Agreements with Austill’s
Rehabilitation Services, Lakeside Educational Network, New Hope Academy and
Buxmont Academy; Certificates of Recognition to students with Perfect Attendance
during the 2014-15 School year; and Listing of School Volunteers for the 2014-15
School Year. Mrs. Leon and Mrs. Velazquez gave a report on the PSSA Test
Results. Board Policy #819 was reviewed – it will be on the agenda as a “first
read” on 8/26. The Minutes/Notes from this meeting, as well as the information
items and backup documents are included in the Secretary’s Minutes.
2.
Business Affairs Committee
Jason Harris*
Pamela Strange
Mr. Harris reported the Business Affairs Committee met on August 12, 2015 at
6:30 p.m. and discussed: Armstrong Middle School sale – 2 finalists presented
draft plans for review by the board. Mr. Per presented “Alternative revenues.”
Reviewed letter of agreement with auditors for SASB 68 implementation services.
Discussed Board Docs electronic meeting management. Reviewed Cafeteria
furniture bid and Classroom furniture Quote. Discussed Cooperative Purchasing
participation agreements. Discussed Consortium wellness funds/credits.
Recommended approval of PSBA Contract for Administrative Regulations
Services. Discussed renewal of ROTC Memorandum of Agreement. Informational
discussion of Western World insurance. MOU with IU to park vehicles at VMC.
PDE-3086 Contract to purchase meals from schools for Head Start program. In
Facilities, the following items were discussed: HS renovation project and Shafer
cooling tower – Change Orders, Payment Applications and Renewal of Land
Development Agreement. Sale of Agreement between the District and the IU for
Disposition of Head Start trailers at Rush. Reviewed Facilities Rental Requests.
Presented Field Maintenance Program for athletic fields. Bids/RFP’s in Process:
Liberty Mutual playground imspection recommendations; Solar Power Purchase
Agreement; Snyder Wall & Roof Renovations; Vehicle Maintenance Center Bus
Lift Replacement. In Technology, discussed Cell Phone Policy 711
Telecommunications Audit; RFP 16-005 Main Distribution Frame & RFP 16-008
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HP Chromebooks & Carts. In Transportation reviewed the request by the
Township for use of buses for Fall Festival. The Minutes/Notes from this meeting,
as well as the information items and backup documents are included in the
Secretary’s Minutes.
3.
Personnel Committee
Kathy Lesnevec*
Wayne Lewis
Kim Rivera
Mrs. Lesnevec reported the Personnel Committee met on August 12, 2015 at 6:30
p.m. Items discussed include: Review of Agenda. Presentation by New York Life
Insurance Company regarding offering Guaranteed Issue Whole Life Insurance to
employees through voluntary payroll deduction. Revisions to Organizational
Chart. Review of teacher vacancies. Discussion regarding Assistant to the
Superintendent position. The Minutes/Notes from this meeting, as well as the
backup documents are included in the Secretary’s Minutes.
LIAISON COMMITTEES
1.
Bucks County Technical High School Joint Board Committee
Jason Harris
Wayne Lewis
Jennifer S. Ryan
Meets on fourth Monday of each month.
Mr. Harris reported the tech board met on Monday, August 24. All items on the
Agenda were approved.
2.
Bucks County I.U. #22 Joint Board Committee
Pamela Strange
Meets on third Tuesday of each month.
Mrs. Strange reported the IU Board did not meet in August. Next Meeting
Tuesday 9/15 at 7:00 pm
3.
Bucks County Technical High School Authority
Harry R. Kramer
Term expires 01/2015
George C. Seymour
Albert J. Champion, Jr.
No formal report
4.
Bensalem Township Memorial Stadium and
Bensalem High School Hall of Fame Committee
Jennifer Ryan* & Kim Rivera
No formal report
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5.
Co-Curricular Advisory Council
Meets on first Monday of each month
Kim Rivera
No formal report
6.
Bensalem Drug and Alcohol Committee
Meets on second Wednesday of each month (August-June)
Jennifer Ryan & Chet Marshall
No formal report
7.
Township Council/School Board Liaison
Meets on second and fourth Monday of each month
Jason Harris
No formal report
8.
Just for the Kids Education Foundation
Meets on second Thursday of each month
Pamela Strange
Mrs. Strange reported JFTK Board met on August 13th at 7 pm at the Township
Building. Save the Date: Massaroni 5K Run Sept 26 at Shafer. Next Meeting
9/10 at 7 pm at the high school.
9.
Budget Committee
Jason Harris*
Kevin McKay
Kathleen Lesnevec
Mr. Harris reported the State Audit is completed – no findings.
10.
Charter School Committee
Heather Nicholas*
Kevin McKay
No formal report.
11.
Facilities Committee
Wayne Lewis*
Kevin McKay
Ralph Douglass (Community Member)
Mr. McKay reported Facilities discussed Construction Update, Uniforms for
Facilities Staff and School Dude Preventative Maintenance Plan.
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12.
Technology Committee
Kathleen Lesnevec*
Kim Rivera
Kevin McKay
No formal report
13.
Bensalem Education Foundation
Heather Nicholas*
Kevin McKay
No formal report – fundraising efforts ongoing, more detail at next meeting.
14.
Wellness Committee
Heather Nicholas*
No formal report
INSTRUCTIONAL AFFAIRS ACTION ITEMS
ITEM(S) #: 1-9
MOTION BY: MCKAY
SECONDED BY: HARRIS
1.
Recommendation to approve the Agreement between Bensalem Township School District and
St. Mary Regional Trauma Center to provide educational support and evaluation techniques
relating to concussion and head trauma education and the providing ImPACT testing by SMRTC
for student athletes in compliance with Board Policy.
2.
Recommendation to approve the 2015-16 School Year Contract for Services Agreement between
Bensalem Township School District and Austill’s Rehabilitation Services, Inc. for on-site
evaluation/consultation/treatment at the rate of $63.25 per hour. An itemized invoice form
detailing specific student services rendered each month will be generated and furnished for each
therapy service provided.
3.
Recommendation to approve the 2015-16 School Year Agreement between Bensalem Township
School District and Lakeside Educational Network to reserve two (2) general education and
thirteen (13) special education slots for students referred by the School District at a total cost of
$453,525. There shall be no accrual of educational days if the total number of educational slots
purchased is not utilized during any period within the school year.
4.
Recommendation to approve the 2015-16 School Year Tuition Contract between Bensalem
Township School District and New Hope Academy to purchase educational services described in
IEP for one student at the rate of $34,900. If student moves from BTSD or is withdrawn to
another program, tuition will be remitted on a per diem basis up to the date of withdrawal.
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5.
Recommendation to approve the Contract for Services Agreement between Buxmont Academy
and the Bensalem Township School District for referral of students for educational services at
the rate of $121.02 per diem for regular education students and an additional $15.00 per diem for
special education students for the 2015-16 school year.
6.
Recommendation to approve the Agreement to Provide Specialized Educational Services by and
between UHS of Doylestown, LLC, hereinafter referred to as “Foundations”, and Bensalem
Township School District for the term beginning August 31, 2015 thru June 15, 2016 and shall
remain in effect until the conclusion of the summer ESY program on August 12, 2016. This
Agreement shall be automatically renewed for additional periods of one (1) school year, subject
to termination provisions as set forth in the Agreement.
7.
Recommendation to approve issuing Certificates of Recognition for students with Perfect
Attendance during the 2014-15 school year.
8.
Recommendation to approve recognition of School Building Volunteers during the 2014-15
school year.
9.
Recommendation to reinstate from expulsion Student “A” (2014-15 school year) to Bensalem
High School for the 2015-16 school year. The student submitted proof of compliance with all
the requirements of the Disciplinary Adjudication and has the full recommendation of the High
School Principal for readmission.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
1.
2.
3.
School Board Policy #137: HOME EDUCATION PROGRAMS – First Read
School Board Policy #819: SUICIDE PREVENTION – First Read
Educational Field Trip Request Log
BUSINESS AFFAIRS ACTION ITEMS
ITEM #: 8
Mr. McKay stated PSBA has been providing policy services to us and he is not in favor of
this motion. Mr. Harris stated the employee hours required to compile these policies into
one comprehensive section would cost the District more if we were to do this in house.
MOTION CARRIED: 7-1-0 WITH MR. MCKAY VOTING NAY
ITEM(S) #: 1-40
Mrs. Rivera asked if all the change orders pertain to the oil tank issues? Could the board
have a breakdown? Mr. Whartenby stated #29 is for the oil tank abatement.
Mrs. Nicholas asked after these change orders, where does that leave us in terms of the
budget for the project? Mr. Fick stated overall the budget the change orders are less
than 2% of the project so far.
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ITEM(S) #: 41 A-E
MOTION BY MR. MCKAY TO AMEND 41C TO SHAFER PARKING
LOT OR AS DETERMINED BY SUPERINTENDENT – MR. HARRIS
& MR. MARSHALL ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT TO THE
MOTION.
1.
Motion to approve District obligations, payments and disbursements from 6/22 to 8/18/15.
2.
Motion to approve Senior Citizens Property Tax Rebates from 6/19-30/15:
# of Rebates YTD: 150
Amount YTD: $59,698.00
3.
Motion to approve budget transfers for 2014-15 (mere majority required) and 2015-16
(six affirmative votes required).
4.
Motion to approve the Transportation schedule information for the 2015-16 school year.
Elementary Schools: 8:50 am to 3:50 pm
Middle Schools: 8:05 am to 3:10 pm
High School: 7:15 am to 2:29 pm
Transportation post cards will be mailed to Bensalem Township School District
students by August 26. Transportation post cards will be mailed to Bensalem
students who attend non-public and parochial schools by August 19.
5.
Motion to approve the License Agreement with Farmers Insurance for the amount of
$2,000. The athletic department will be responsible to comply with the provisions of the
agreement.
6.
Motion to engage Barbacane, Thornton & Company LLP in assisting the Bensalem
Township School District in implementing the requirements of GASB Statement No. 68
for a fee of $1,500.
7.
Motion to approve the BoardDoc Pro software web based policy system for an annual
cost of $9,000. Go live is tentatively planned for December 2015.
8.
Motion to approve the Contract for Professional Services with PSBA to merge the
employee sections of the Board Policy Manual for a cost of $1,650.00.
9.
Motion to award Furniture bid 16-001 to School Specialty for a total cost of $34,550.47
for Belmont, Faust, Shafer and Struble.
10.
Motion to award the Classroom Furniture bid 16-003 to WB Mason for a total cost of
$23,112.22 and School Specialty for $10,646.10 for Belmont, Faust, Snyder and Valley.
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11.
Motion to authorize participation in and accept the current and subsequent bids and
awards of the joint purchasing programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016: BCIU
Cooperative Purchasing Group, CoStars, Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN), National
Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), PA. DGS State Contracts, PEPPM, The Cooperative
Purchasing Network (TCPN) and US Communities.
12.
Motion to approve the Contract for Professional Services between the Bensalem
Township School District and PSBA for the development of Administrative Regulations
Manual for the amount of $7,500.
13.
Motion to approve the renewal of the MCJROTC Memorandum of Agreement for a
period of four (4) years, August 26, 2015 thru June 20, 2019.
14.
Motion to approve the MOU by and between the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22
and the Bensalem Township School District to allow the Intermediate Unit to park Head
Start vehicles when the vehicles are not in use at the Vehicle Maintenance Center.
15.
Motion to approve PDE-3086, Contract to Purchase Meals from Schools, between the
Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 and the Bensalem Township School District Food
Services Department to provide meals and snacks for the Head Start Program for the
2015-16 school year.
16.
Motion to approve the request of the Township of Bensalem to utilize ten (10) school
buses and one (1) handicapped minibus on October 3, 2015 to transport Bensalem
residents from Bensalem High School to the Bensalem Fall Festival. The Township will
pay for the cost of the driver’s wages and fuel.
17.
Motion to approve Pay Application #1 to MYCO Mechanical, Inc. for the amount of
$158,420 for the installation of Cooling Towers at Shafer Middle School and the Dorothy
D. Call Administrative Center.
18.
Motion to approve Pay Application #8 to Boro Developers, Inc. for the amount of
$919,876.95 for Electrical Services related to the High School Renovation Project.
19.
Motion to approve payment to Advantage Engineers for the amount of $5,056 for
Geotechnical Engineering Services related to the High School Renovation Project.
20.
Motion to approve Pay Application #9 to Boro Developers, Inc. for the amount of
$866,384.55 for Electrical Services related to the High School Renovation Project.
21.
Motion to approve Pay Application #9 to E.R. Stuebner, Inc. for the amount of
$1,094,360.40 for General Construction Services related to the High School Renovation
Project.
22.
Motion to approve Pay Application #7 to Allstates Mechanical for the amount of
$647,154.82 for Mechanical Construction Services related to the High School Renovation
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Project.
23.
Project.
24.
Project.
25.
Motion to approve Pay Application #9 to Jay R. Reynolds, Inc. for the amount of
$268,599.06 for Plumbing Services related to the High School Renovation Project.
26.
Motion to approve Pay Application #10 to Jay R. Reynolds, Inc. for the amount of
$280,514.79 for Plumbing Services related to the High School Renovation Project.
27.
Motion to approve Change Order MC06 to Allstates Mechanical for the amount of
Project.
28.
Motion to approve Change Order MC08 to Allstates Mechanical for the amount of
Project.
29.
Motion to approve Change Order EA-01 to Sargent Enterprises, Inc. for the amount of
$218,800.80 for Environmental Abatement Services related to the High School
Renovation Project.
30.
Motion to approve Change Order GC06 to E.R. Stuebner, Inc. for the amount of
$30,002.25 for General Construction Services related to the High School Renovation
Project.
31.
Project.
32.
Project.
33.
Motion to approve the Sale of Agreement between Bucks County Head Start, Inc. and the
Bensalem Township School District to purchase the “Snyder Portable Classrooms” for
the sum of one (1) dollar.
34.
Motion to approve the Land Development Extension Agreement related to the Bensalem
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High School Renovation Project between the Township of Bensalem and the Bensalem
Township School District.
35.
Motion to approve the award of RFP 16-005, Main Distribution Frame to Integraone for a
total cost of $51,290.00
36.
Motion to approve the award of RFP 16-008, HP Chromebooks and Carts to Integraone
for a total cost $59,261.44.
37.
Motion to approve School Board Policy #818: CONTRACTED SERVICES.
38.
Motion to approve a proposal from Acteon Networks, LLC for telephone equipment and
installation at the Bensalem High School for a total cost of $49,797.66.
39.
Motion to award Bid 16-004 Snyder Middle School Masonry Work to Palmer
Waterproofing for a total cost of $207,985.00.
40.
Motion to award Bid 16-006 VMC Hydraulic Lift Replacement to Kerr Automotive
Equipment LLC for a total cost of $83,190.00.
41.
Motion to approve the following Facility Rental Requests:
A.
Bensalem Township Police Department
Bensalem High School Stadium
August 26, 2015 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Reason for Board Approval: Summer Use, Request to Waive Policy A7003 –
no rental of the HS Stadium
Total Approximate Cost to Group: N/A
Total Cost to District: None
B.
Bensalem Baseball Coach – Harry Daut
Bensalem HS Varsity Baseball Field
August 1, 2015 thru March 1, 2016
Reason for Board Approval: Includes periods of time outside of season
Total Approximate Cost to Group: N/A
C.
Valley Forge Mustang Club – Benefit for Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Shafer Parking Lot (or another site as determined by Superintendent)
September 26, 2015 (Saturday) from 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Reason for Board Approval: Weekend Use
Total Cost to Group: Application Fee
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D.
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Just for the Kids Education Foundation – 9th Annual Robert Massaroni
5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Shafer Middle School Parking Lot and Grounds
September 26, 2015 (Saturday) from 7:00 am to 11:30 am
Reason for Board Approval: Weekend Use
Total Cost to Group: N/A
E. 8th Grade Snyder Flea Market
Snyder Middle School Parking Lot, Cafeteria, Lobby & Bathrooms
October 3, 2015 from 5:30 am to 1:00 pm
Rain Date: October 10, 2015 from 5:30 am to 1:00 pm
Reason for Board Approval, Weekend Use, Responsible for Custodial Fees
Total Cost to Group: $210.00 (Custodial Fees)
INFORMATION ITEM:
1. Fundraising Activity Report
PERSONNEL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM(S) #: 1-4
1.
Retirements/Resignations/Terminations (2):
Name
Position
A. Joanna Ellis
B. Krystal Latane
Sub Cafeteria
Sub Van Driver
2.
School/
Bldg.
DW
DW
Action
Resignation
Resignation
Effective
Date
08/12/2015
08/10/2015
Comments
Requests for Leave of Absence (1):
Name
A. Patricia Wilcox
3.
Position
Bus Driver
Building
VMC
Effective
08/31/2015
Comments
Request for sixty (60) days FMLA
New Hires (8):
Name
Position
Cert.
Bldg.
Rate
A. Maureen Betts
TPE-SpEd/Rdg. Spec.
Sp Ed/Rdg. Spec.
Eng/S Studies
Shafer
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Sub Secretary
Sub Van Driver
Instructional Assistant
Sub Cafeteria
TPE-Library/Valley
Temp. Rdg. Assistant
TPE-SpEd/Autistic
Support
DW
DW
Cornwells
DW
Valley
Cornwells
Snyder
Debra Gilbert
Thomas Holcomb, Sr.
Justina Laspee
Coleen McMullin
Terry Meyer
Maria Mills
Kara Vivaqua
Library Science
Sp Ed/Elem/ML
English
Effective
$63,644/yr. (F 01)
Res.
Status
N
$12.20/hr.
$15.39/hr.
$16.67/hr.
$9.60/hr.
$63,644/yr. (F 01)
$14.99/hr.
$49,119/yr. (A 01)
R
R
N
R
N
N
N
08/25/2015
08/24/2015
08/31/2015
08/18/2015
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
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4.
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Classification Changes (14):
Name
From/Bldg.
To/Bldg.
C. Elizabeth Cataline
D. Barbara Ferguson
E. Russell Grayson
Sub Van Driver/DW
Secretary “A” –Asst.
Principal, HS
Interim/Faust
Custodian/Cornwells
Interim/Shafer
Sub Bus/Sub Van/DW
Sr. Secretary/Principal
Faust
Interim-Grade 1/Faust
Sub Aide/PCA – DW
Interim-SpEd/Shafer
F. Margaret Green
G. Courtney Hoffer
H. Katie Hubbard
Sub Bus/Sub Van/DW Bus Driver/VMC
Interim/Struble
Interim-Grade 4/Struble
Sub Teacher/DW
Interim-SpEd/LS/Faust
I. John Knowles
J. Lindsay McArdle
K. Dorothy O’Neil
Bus Driver/VMC
Interim/Struble
Interim/Faust
L. Alan Pastore
M. Megan Sinclair
N. Alicia Stanton
Sub Van Driver/DW
Interim/Struble
Inst Asst/Faust
A. Carolyn Alford
B. Janet Allonardo
Cert
Elem K-6
Sp Ed/SS
ML Math
PK-4
Elem/SpEd/
ECD
Sub Bus Driver/DW
Interim-Grade K/Cornwells PK-4
Interim-SpEd/LS-Faust
SpEd/Elem
K-6 ECD
Sub Van/Sub Aide/DW
Interim-Grade 1-Valley
SpEd/Elem
Interim-Grade 3 Rush
SpEd/Elem
Res.
Rate
Status
N
$15.39/hr./$19.89/hr.
R
$39,689/yr.
Eff.
N
N
N
$342.09/day (F 04)
$9.85/hr./$11/hr.
$337.08/day (F 02)
08/24/2015
08/28/2015
08/24/2015
R
N
N
$19.89/hr.
$255.83/day (A 01)
$255.83/day (A 01)
08/12/2015
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
R
N
R
$23.40/hr.
$255.83/day (A 01)
$261.44/day (A 02)
08/10/2015
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
N
N
R
$15.39/hr.-$9.85/hr.
$261.44/day (A 02)
$255.83/day (A 01)
08/12/2015
08/24/2015
08/24/2015
08/17/2015
08/11/2015
EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Mrs. Rivera announced the Board did meet in Executive Session prior to this meeting
to discuss Personnel Matters.
PUBLIC COMMENT #2
Mrs. Rose Jacobs – Elimination of High School Library Aide position. The HS
Library is used by hundreds of children every day as well as after school. This is a
crucial resource to our children.
Mr. Harris – speaking as a band parent, wished to recognize and thank the facilities
crew for field access and lighting – the marching band is off to a running start.
Mr. Marshall - encouraged fellow board members to reach out to legislators to
encourage them to pass the State Budget.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES:
Committee Meetings: Instructional Affairs, Business Affairs & Personnel
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
SECRETARY’S NOTE: Thursday meeting due to Yom Kippur Holiday
All meetings will be conducted at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center, 3000
Donallen Drive, Bensalem PA 19020. The Public is invited to attend.
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ADJOURNMENT
TIME: 8:26 PM
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
SUSAN M. HARDER
SCHOOL BOARD SECRETARY
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SM.083115 - Bensalem Township School District

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