Information for the 9-19-16 Board Meeting

NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
One Education Plaza
Nazareth, PA 18064-2397
610-759-1170
September 19, 2016
7:30 p.m.
I.
II.
PRELIMINARIES:
A.
Call to Order
B.
An Executive Session was held prior to this meeting for personnel and legal matters
C.
Roll Call
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
E.
Approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 15, 2016 (To be approved at
the second meeting of the month)
F.
Comments on Board Resolutions Only
CORRESPONDENCE AND PRESENTATIONS:
A.
B.
C.
III.
Recognition of T. J. Bostian for his participation in the Skills USA National
Competition this past June - Mr. Alan Davis
Recognition of the Varsity Cheerleaders and Coaches - Mr. Alan Davis
School Board Art Award for the 2015-16 School Year awarded to Ms. Grace Graves Dr. Dennis Riker
AREA UPDATES:
A.
Student Government Association Leaders [Attendance is tentative]
B.
Building Principal Reports
Building Principal Written Area Updates submitted for Review
a.
High School – Mr. Davis
b. Middle School – Mr. Kern
c.
Intermediate School – Mr. Yanek
d. Shafer Elementary – Mr. Mudlock
e. Butz Elementary – Dr. Shoemaker
f.
Lower Nazareth Elementary – Mr. Santos
C.
Board Committee Area Reports
a.
Career Institute of Technology – Mr. Villani/Mr. Vasko
b. Intermediate Unit #20 – Mr. Butz
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IV.
EDUCATION PROGRAM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
CONSIDERATIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Assistant Superintendent’s Report – Ms. Resende
Educational Program Written Report Submitted for Review
Educational Committee of the Board Report – Mr. Crook
Technology – Mr. Uelses - Written Area Update Submitted for Review
Technology Committee of the Board Report – Mr. Vasko
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I move to approve the considerations
___________________________
as hereinafter described:
A.
Approve the following request/s for homebound education from:
1. Student A, effective October 31, 2016.
B.
Approve the following conference request/s from:
1. Chris Boylan, support staff, to attend the A/CAPA Fall Conference 2016 from
November 2 to November 4, 2016, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, at an approximate
cost of $960.42.
C.
2.
Sandy Jameson, teacher, to attend the NCTE Annual Convention from
November 17 to November 20, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia, at an approximate
cost of $495.00
3.
Robert Bauder, administrator, to attend the INACOL Conference from October
25 to October 28, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas, at an approximate cost of
$1,369.40.
4.
Isabel Resende, administrator, to attend the PASA New Superintendent’s
Academy on September 20 and 21, 2016, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at an
approximate cost of $453.90.
Approve the following trip request/s from:
1. Approve the trip request for the Nazareth Area High School Wrestlers to attend
the Beast of the East Wrestling Tournament at the University of Delaware,
Newark, Delaware, from December 17, 2016, to December 18, 2016. The cost
to the District includes the Tournament fee of $675.00, which will be paid
through the Athletic Department, as well as a sub for one day.
2. Approve the trip request for the Nazareth Area High School Chorale and
Nightingales to participate in a tour across the State, culminating with the
Nightingales performing at States, from April 18 to 21, 2017. There will be no
cost to the District, other than a sub for four days.
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D.
Approve the following internship request/s from:
1. Currently, no requests have been received.
E.
Approve the following student teaching request from East Stroudsburg University
from August 30, 2016 – October 14, 2016:
a.
Mitchell Knapp with David Lutte in Grade 8 Social Studies at the Nazareth Area
High School.
F.
Approve the following FALL Primary I field experience assignments (1 day a week for
10 weeks) and SPRING Primary II field experience assignments (2 days a week for 10
weeks) from East Stroudsburg University:
G.
a.
Lyndsey Kremen with Jessica Hanson in Grade 1 at Kenneth N. Butz, Jr.
Elementary School
b.
Corinne Krieg with Sara Smull in Kindergarten at Kenneth N. Butz, Jr.
Elementary School
c.
Jillian Cozzubbo with Laurie Gum in Grade 1 at Kenneth N. Butz, Jr. Elementary
School
d.
Heather Williams with Corinne Hinkel in Kindergarten at Kenneth N. Butz, Jr.
Elementary School
e.
Heather Baumeister with Marissa Reed in Grade 2 at Kenneth N. Butz, Jr.
Elementary School
f.
Jenna Peters with Barb Maitski in Grade 1 at Kenneth N. Butz, Jr. Elementary
School.
Approve the following student teaching request from Kutztown University from
October 24, 2016 – December 15, 2016 (pending receipt of satisfactory clearances,
health report and negative TB test results):
a.
H.
Approve the following student teaching request from Moravian College from
October 24, 2016 – December 9, 2016:
a.
I.
Breana Rockmore in Grade 3 with Jennifer Pettinelli at Shafer Elementary
School.
Kayla Krouse with Gina Rakos in Biology at Nazareth Area High School.
Authorize the Administration to reclassify the previously Board approved
Information Technology capital projects for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. These
projects will be paid from the General Fund IT Budget.
Teacher Laptops - $98,712.40
Music Lab Upgrade - $75,341.00
Wireless Upgrade - $89,801.93
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J.
Authorize the Administration to make the following changes to the agreement with
CIU20 for a Regional Wide Area Network (RWAN) and Internet services:


Reduce the monthly estimated cost from $2,974.09 to $2,911.07.
Add a secondary Internet Circuit through RCN, to increase redundancy.
The agreement began July 1, 2015 and continues through June 30, 2017 (Internet
services)/June 2020 (transport services) at the reduced amount, and will be funded
though the general fund.
First Reading of District Policy #248, Pupils/Unlawful Harassment and District Policy #348,
Administrative Employees/Unlawful Harassment. No Board action is required at this time.
The Federal Programs Report will be included with the final agenda documents. No Board action
will be required on this particular item.
V.
VI.
FINANCIAL BOARD CONSIDERATIONS:
1.
Business Administrator’s Report – Mr. Whiteleather
2.
Audit and Finance Committee Report of the Board – Mr. Treon
________________________________
I move to approve the considerations
________________________________
as hereinafter described:
A.
Ratification/Approval of Financial Reports In conformity with provisions under the Public School Code and Series 700 of the
Board Policy Manual, the Board at this time shall consider ratification/approval of
current school district financial reports including the treasurer’s report, all of which
have been provided to the Board in advance of tonight’s meeting and will be included
in the official Minutes of this meeting.
B.
Ratification/Approval of Payment of Bills At this time, the Board shall consider ratification/approval of all the bills paid from the
school district’s funds since the last regular meeting of the Board, as previously
presented to the Board prior to tonight’s meeting and will be included in the official
Minutes of this meeting.
PERSONNEL BOARD CONSIDERATIONS:
1.
Personnel – Dr. Riker
2.
Board Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Vasko
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_______________________________
I move to approve the considerations
_______________________________
as hereinafter described:
A.
VII.
For
Board
Approval
9-19-16
At the current time, there are no personnel considerations…..
PERSONNEL BOARD RESOLUTIONS:
_______________________________
I move to approve the resolution (VII.A.)
_______________________________
through (VII.K.) as hereinafter described. Vote
will be by consent and/or roll call vote.
A.
Approve the addition/deletion of the following personnel to the substitute list,
effective the first day of employment, and pending receipt of all required paperwork:
Additions:
Subject
Name
Elementary K-6
Family-Consumer Science
Ment/Phys Handicapped K-12
Music PK-12
PK-4
Maureen Phillips
Susan Kiehl
Linda Baskwell
Nichole Boger
Brittany Altavilla
Katelyn Tekin
Lori Trachta
Ryan Heiserman
Christopher Polini
Virginia Bradley, Associate Tchr.
Briello Ferraro, Associate Tchr.
Ryan Heiserman, Associate Tchr.
Elizabeth Kresge, Associate Tchr.
Michael Swanson, Food
Services & Monitor
Joy Supinski, Food Services
PK-4,Special Ed
Emergency
Support Staff
Deletions:
Associate Nurse
Viana Boenzli
Christina Haggerty
Elizabeth Kochenash
Darlene Webb
Christina Adams
Caitlin Bologitz
Laurie Ann Conklin
Katelyn Davies
April Golick
Early Childhood
Elementary
5
Elementary (Cont’d)
Emergency
English
Eng/SS/Lib
Music
PreK-4
Social Studies
SpecialEd K-8
Support Staff(Associate)
Julie Hamilton
Colton Kast
Kara Miller
Kasi Pohorence
Megan Sell
Lisa Talarico
Gabriella Villanueva-Rauh
Lynnzie Schaffer
Natasha Lewis
Kimberly Kopec
Megan Valley
Ryan Barrick
Tamara Altonen
Amanda Audenried
Donna Cimahosky
Susan Holland
B.
Approve the following request/s for uncompensated leave from:
1. Currently, there are no request/s for uncompensated leave.
C.
Approve the following request/s for leaves of absences from:
1. Employee - FMLA 16/17-5, for an intermittent family and medical leave.
2. Employee - FMLA 16/17-6, beginning approximately October 19, 2016 through
approximately March 20, 2017 for a family and medical leave.
3. Employee - FMLA 16/17-7, beginning approximately February 13, 2017 through
approximately May 9, 2017, for a family and medical leave.
D.
Approve the following resignations from:
1. Joy Supinski, food service helper, Shafer Elementary School, effective
September 9, 2016.
2. Andrea Quintana, long-term substitute teacher, Nazareth Area Intermediate
School, effective August 23, 2016.
3. Kasi Pohorance, associate teacher, Kenneth N. Butz, Jr. Elementary School,
retroactive to August 24, 2016, and pending approval as a teacher at the
Kenneth N. Butz, Jr. Elementary School.
4. Natasha Lewis, associate librarian, Nazareth Area High School, effective
September 28, 2016.
E.
Accept the following retirements for:
1. Susan Bostian, teacher, at multiple buildings, effective December 23, 2016.
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F.
Approve the hiring/transfer/change of position for the following personnel:
1. Hire Amy Daggett as a replacement cafeteria monitor, with an initial
assignment at Shafer Elementary School, retroactive to August 24, 2016, and
with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area
School District and the Support Professionals’ Association, and pending receipt
of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until
all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public
Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
2. Hire Megan Lane as a replacement associate teacher, with an initial assignment
at the Kenneth N. Butz, Jr. Elementary School, retroactive to August 25, 2016,
and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth
Area School District and the Support Professionals’ Association, and pending
receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is
provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements
of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of
Education.
3. Hire Caitlyn Lapps as a replacement associate teacher, retroactive to August 25,
2016, with an initial assignment at Shafer Elementary School, and with other
terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School
District and the Support Professionals’ Association, and pending receipt of all
required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all
required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public
Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
4. Hire Kasi Pohorance as a replacement teacher, with an initial assignment at the
Kenneth N. Butz, Jr. Elementary School, retroactive to August 24, 2016, at Step
1 of the Bachelor’s Salary Schedule, $51,604.00, and with other terms and
conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and
the Education Association, and pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is
understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is
received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and
the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
5. Hire Megan Sell as an elementary teacher, with an initial assignment at Lower
Nazareth Elementary School, retroactive to August 24, 2016, at Step 1 of the
Bachelor’s + 12 Salary Schedule, $51,804.00, and with other terms and
conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and
the Education Association, and pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is
understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is
received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and
the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
6. Hire Tiffany Getz as an elementary teacher, with an initial assignment at the
Kenneth N. Butz, Jr. Elementary School, retroactive to August 24, 2016, at Step
1 of the Master’s Salary Schedule, $54,007.00, and with other terms and
conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and
the Education Association, and pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is
understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is
received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and
the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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7.
8.
9.
G.
Hire April Golick as an elementary teacher, with an initial assignment at Shafer
Elementary School, retroactive to August 24, 2016, at Step 2 of the Master’s
Salary Schedule, $55,379.00, and with other terms and conditions currently in
effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Education
Association, and pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood
that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based
on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania
Department of Education.
Hire Katie McDermott as a long-term substitute teacher during the leave of
Amy Fatzinger, Nazareth Area Intermediate School, retroactive to August 24,
2016, at Step 1 of the Master’s Salary Schedule, $54,007.00, and with other
terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School
District and the Education Association, and pending receipt of all required
paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required
paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee
Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Hire Nicole Huie as a long-term substitute teacher during the leave of Anne
Mills, Nazareth Area Middle School, retroactive to September 13, 2016, at Step
1 of the Bachelor’s + 24 Salary Schedule, $52,004.00, and with other terms and
conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and
the Education Association, and pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is
understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is
received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and
the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Approve the following EPED assignments for the 2016-2017 school year:
Nazareth Area High School:
ACTIVITY
Add:
Art Show Assistant
Name Change (Antony to Arner):
Band - Music Technician
Remove:
Commencement Coordinator - Shared
Add:
Commencement Coordinator - Shared
Change from 6 points to 12 points:
Student Council Advisor
Nazareth Area Middle School:
ACTIVITY
POSITION
DISTRICT
FIRST
NAME
LAST
NAME
SALARY
NAHS
D-P
Molly
Samuelson
$
NAHS
D-P
Michael
Arner
$ 1,539.00
NAHS
D-P
Lynn
Dietrich
$
864.00
NAHS
D-P
Sandra
Jameson
$
864.00
NAHS
D-P
Trischia
Gostony
$ 1,728.00
POSITION
DISTRICT
FIRST
NAME
LAST
NAME
SALARY
NAMS
NAMS
NAMS
NAMS
NAMS
NAMS
NAMS
NAMS
D-P
D-P
D-P
ND
D-P
D-P
D-P
D-P
Anne
Koryn
Lauren
Kathy
Lauren
Lauren
Anne
Abby
Mills
Musto
Munson
Heller
Munson
Munson
Mills
Bastides
$ 2,544.00
$ 1,272.00
$ 2,226.00
$ 384.00
$ 636.00
$ 954.00
$ 795.00
$ 1,092.00
432.00
Changes:
Marching Band Director
Drama Assistant Director
Drama Director
Kiwanis Builders' Club Advisor - Shared
Musical Show - Front of House Coordinator
Musical Show - Choral Director
Musical Show - Choreographer
SADD Advisor
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(Cont’d)
SAP Advisor - Shared
SAP Advisor - Shared
Best Buddies
Summer School Teacher - Session II (2017)
NAMS
NAMS
NAMS
NAMS
D-P
D-P
D-P
D-P
Jodi
Michelle
Kristen
Christina
Chilson
Famularo
Stoudt
Glasgow
$ 477.00
$ 477.00
$ 1,113.00
$ 1,820.00
POSITION
DISTRICT
FIRST
NAME
LAST
NAME
SALARY
NAIS
D-P
Lynn
Post
$
364.00
NAIS
D-P
Stephanie
Schubert
$
576.00
NAIS
D-P
Amy
Wolf
$
763.20
Nazareth Area Intermediate School:
ACTIVITY
Remove:
Rotary Interact Club Advisor - Shared
Change from 2 points to 4 points:
Rotary Interact Club Advisor
Remove:
Ski Club Advisor - Shared
H.
Approve the following EPED assignments for the 2016-2017 school year:
EPED ATHLETICS - FALL 2016-2017
ACTIVITY
POSITION
DISTRICT
FIRST
NAME
LAST
NAME
2016-2017
SALARY
ADDITIONS:
Assistant Athletic Director - Fall
DISTRICT
D-A
Joseph
Celin
$
4,096.00
Athletic Equipment Manager
DISTRICT
D-SS
Thomas
Edwards
$
2,500.00
Field Hockey - Assistant MS Coach
NAMS
ND
Britney
Williams
$
792.00
Field Hockey - Assistant MS Coach
NAMS
D-SS
Tiffany
Columbo
$
792.00
Volleyball - Girls - Varsity Coach - Volunteer
NAHS
ND
Erin
Hillman
DISTRICT
D-A
Joseph
Celin
Unpaid
DELETIONS:
Assistant Athletic Director - Fall
$
5,096.00
I.
Provide compensation to the following individuals for previous EPED service:
Michelle Schoeneberger
$423.00
2013-14 Student Council Advisor
Lucas Schoeneberger
$423.00
2013-14 Student Council Advisor
Trischia Gostony
$423.00
2014-15 Student Council Advisor
Lucas Schoeneberger
$423.00
2014-15 Student Council Advisor
Trischia Gostony
$423.00
2015-16 Student Council Advisor
Lucas Schoeneberger
$423.00
2015-16 Student Council Advisor
J.
Approve Dr. Estelle Stein as the School Dentist for the Nazareth Area School District,
retroactive to August 31, 2016, to be paid $4.00 per examination screening for
students in kindergarten, grade 3, and grade 7, who have not had an examination
done privately, in accordance with a signed contract.
K.
Approve Dr. James Wasson, M.D., P.C., as the School District Physician, retroactive to
August 31, 2016, to be paid $6,050.00 per ten-month school year, in two equal
installments in December and May, in accordance with a signed contract.
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VIII.
IX.
FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS:
1.
Cabinet Director of Support Services – Ms. Grube
2.
Facilities and Operations – Mr. Zemanick/Ms. Crane - Written Area Updates
Submitted for Review
3.
Facilities and Operations Committee of the Board Report – Mr. Butz
______________________________
I move to approve the considerations
______________________________
as hereinafter described:
A.
Approve the facility use requests, as previously presented and as approved by the
Board and Administration, and which become part of the resolution through
reference.
B.
Authorize the Administration to proceed with the emergency sinkhole
repairs/remediation adjacent to the High School Stadium in the Schoeneck Creek, as
previously presented to the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board. The
project will consist of sinkhole remediation, at an approximate cost of $12,600.00.
The cost of the repairs will come from the Capital Improvement Fund.
SUPPORT SERVICES RESOLUTIONS: (Transportation, Food Service, and Athletics)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Food Service – Ms. Garr - Written Area Updates Submitted for Review
Food Service Committee of the Board Report – Dr. Stubits
Transportation – Ms. Grube
Transportation Committee of the Board Report – Mr. Crook
Athletics – Mr. Ramella - Written Area Update Submitted for Review
Athletic Committee of the Board Report – Mr. Villani
______________________________
I move to approve the considerations
______________________________
as hereinafter described:
A.
Authorize the Administration to extend the Athletic Department photographer
contract with Bishop Photography through the 2016-2017 school year, under the
terms and conditions currently in place, and which becomes part of this resolution
through reference.
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B.
X.
For
Board
Approval
9-19-16
Authorize the Administration to extend the Agreement with Media All Stars to
produce sports posters through the 2016-2017 school year, under the terms and
conditions currently in place, and which becomes part of this resolution through
reference.
OTHER BOARD RESOLUTIONS FOR APPROVAL:
A.
Authorize the Business Administrator to cast the vote for the election of the 2016
PSBA Officers and At-Large Representatives, selecting one in each category, as
previously presented to the Board, and which becomes part of this resolution
through reference:
President-Elect:
o Michael Faccinetto
Vice-President:
o David Hutchinson
Central At Large (three-year term):
No one is running for this seat. This will be addressed when the
vacancy officially commences January 1, 2017.
There are currently five trustee seats open and five candidates.
A school entity can vote for up to five individuals.
Trustee (Term ends December 31, 2018):
o William S. LaCoff
Trustee (Term ends December 31, 2019):
o Kathy K. Swope
o Mark B. Miller
Trustee (Term ends December 31, 2017):
o Marianne L. Neel
o Michael Faccinetto
XI.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1.
2.
3.
4.
Board Update – Dr. Riker
Nazareth Area School District Board’s Advisory Committee
Nazareth Area School District Liaison Committee
Ad Hoc Board Committees: (Updates, if necessary)
a.
COG – Dr. Stubits
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XII.
OLD BUSINESS
XIII.
BRIEF COMMUNITY CORNER
XIV.
NEW BUSINESS
XV.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS (Please see attached list)
XVI.
ADJOURNMENT
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The following are upcoming meeting dates for September:
9/6/16
Education Committee Meeting for General Purposes
Walter L. Peters Board Room
6:30 p.m.
9/6/16
Technology Committee Meeting for General Purposes
Walter L. Peters Board Room
6:30 p.m.
9/13/16
Support Services Committee Meetings for General Purposes
Walter L. Peters Board Room
6:30 p.m.
9/19/16
Blue Eagle Education Foundation Meeting
District Office Break Room
6:30 p.m.
9/19/16
Executive Session for Personnel and Legal Purposes
Dr. Riker’s Office
6:30 p.m.
9/19/16
Board Meeting for General Purposes
Walter L. Peters Board Room
7:30 p.m.
9/20/16
Personnel Committee Meeting**
Walter L. Peters Board Room
6:30 p.m.
9/27/16
2020 Committee Meeting for General Purposes
Business Administrator’s Office
5:30 p.m.
9/27/16
Audit and Finance Committee Meeting for General Purposes
Business Administrator’s Office
6:30 p.m.
No Meeting
This Month
Liaison Committee Meeting**
Walter L. Peters Board Room
3:15 p.m.
**Indicates meeting is a closed meeting.
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The following are upcoming meeting dates for October:
10/4/16
Education Committee Meeting for General Purposes
Walter L. Peters Board Room
6:30 p.m.
10/4/16
Technology Committee Meeting for General Purposes
Walter L. Peters Board Room
6:30 p.m.
10/11/16
Support Services Committee Meetings for General Purposes
Walter L. Peters Board Room
6:30 p.m.
10/17/16
Blue Eagle Education Foundation Meeting
District Office Break Room
6:30 p.m.
10/17/16
Executive Session for Personnel and Legal Purposes
Dr. Riker’s Office
6:30 p.m.
10/17/16
Board Meeting for General Purposes
Walter L. Peters Board Room
7:30 p.m.
10/18/16
Personnel Committee Meeting**
Walter L. Peters Board Room
6:30 p.m.
10/25/16
2020 Committee Meeting for General Purposes
Business Administrator’s Office
5:30 p.m.
10/25/16
Audit and Finance Committee Meeting for General Purposes
Business Administrator’s Office
6:30 p.m.
**Indicates meeting is a closed meeting.
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No. 248
NAZARETH AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT
ADOPTED:
APRIL 25, 2005
REVISED:
First Reading - 9-19-16
248. UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT
1. Purpose
The Board strives to provide a safe, positive learning climate for students in the
schools. Therefore, it shall be the policy of the district to maintain an educational
environment in which harassment in any form is not tolerated.
2. Authority
Title VII
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 2000e et seq
Title IX
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 1681
43 P.S.
Sec. 951 et seq
29 CFR
Sec. 1606.8 (a)
The Board prohibits all forms of unlawful harassment of students and third parties
by all district students and staff members, contracted individuals, vendors,
volunteers, and third parties in the schools. The Board encourages students and third
parties who have been harassed to promptly report such incidents to the designated
employees.Building Principal
The Board directs that complaints of harassment shall be investigated promptly, and
corrective action be taken when allegations are substantiated. Confidentiality of all
parties shall be maintained, consistent with the district's legal and investigative
obligations.
No Neither reprisals nor retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith charges of
harassment.
3. Definitions
29 CFR
Sec. 1606.8 (a)
62 Fed. Reg.
12033
(March 13, 1997)
66 Fed. Reg. 5512
(Jan. 19, 2001)
For purposes of this policy, harassment shall consist of verbal, written, graphic or
physical conduct relating to an individual's race, color, age , creed, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, pregnancy, material
status, disability, or national origin/ethnicity national origin/ethnicity, gender, age,
disability, sexual orientation or religion when such conduct:
1. Is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it affects an individual's ability
to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity or creates an
intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment.
2. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an
individual's academic performance.
3. Otherwise adversely affects an individual's learning opportunities.
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248. UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT - Pg. 2
29 CFR
Sec. 1604.11 (a)
For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual
advances; requests for sexual favors; and other inappropriate verbal, written, graphic
or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
1.
Submission to such conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a term or condition
of a student's academic status.
2.
Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for academic or
work decisions affecting the individual.
3.
Such conduct deprives a student of educational aid, benefits, services or
treatment.
4.
Such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it has the
purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the student's school
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational
environment.
Examples of conduct that may constitute sexual harassment include but are not
limited to sexual flirtations, advances, touching or propositions; verbal abuse of a
sexual nature; graphic or suggestive comments about an individual's dress or body;
sexually degrading words to describe an individual; jokes; pin-ups; calendars;
objects; graffiti; vulgar statements; abusive language; innuendoes; references to
sexual activities; overt sexual conduct; or any conduct that has the effect of
unreasonably interfering with a student's ability to work or learn or creates an
intimidating, hostile or offensive learning or working environment.
4. Delegation of
Responsibility
Pol. 103
In order to maintain an educational environment that discourages and prohibits
unlawful harassment, the Board designates the Superintendent or designee as the
district's Compliance Officer.
The Compliance Officer shall publish and disseminate this policy and the complaint
procedure at least annually to students, parents, employees, independent contractors,
vendors, and the public. The publication shall include the position, office address
and telephone number of the Compliance Officer.
Each staff member shall be responsible to maintain an educational environment free
from all forms of unlawful harassment.
Each student shall be responsible to respect the rights of their fellow students and
district employees and to ensure an atmosphere free from all forms of unlawful
harassment.
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The building principal or designee shall be responsible to complete the following
duties when receiving a complaint of unlawful harassment:
1. Inform the student or third party of the right to file a complaint and the complaint
procedure.
2. Inform the complainant that s/he may be accompanied by a parent/guardian
during all steps of the complaint procedure.
3. Notify the complainant and the accused of the progress at appropriate stages of
the procedure.
4. Refer the complainant to the Compliance Officer if the building principal is the
subject of the complaint.
5. Guidelines
Complaint Procedure – Student/Third Party
Step 1 – Reporting
A student or third party who believes s/he has been subject to conduct that
constitutes a violation of this policy is encouraged to immediately report the incident
to the building principal or a district employee.
A school employee who suspects or is notified that a student has been subject to
conduct that constitutes a violation of this policy shall immediately report the
incident to the building principal.
If the building principal is the subject of a complaint, the student, third party or
employee shall report the incident directly to the Compliance Officer.
The complainant or reporting employee is encouraged to use the report form
available from the building principal, but oral complaints shall be acceptable.
Step 2 – Investigation
Upon receiving a complaint of unlawful harassment, the building principal shall
immediately notify the Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer shall authorize
the building principal to investigate the complaint, unless the building principal is
the subject of the complaint or is unable to conduct the investigation.
The investigation may consist of individual interviews with the complainant, the
accused, and others with knowledge relative to the incident. The investigator may
also evaluate any other information and materials relevant to the investigation.
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The obligation to conduct this investigation shall not be negated by the fact that a
criminal investigation of the incident is pending or has been concluded.
Step 3 – Investigative Report
The building principal shall prepare a written report within fifteen (15) days, unless
additional time to complete the investigation is required. The report shall include a
summary of the investigation, a determination of whether the complaint has been
substantiated as factual and whether it is a violation of this policy, and a
recommended disposition of the complaint.
The findings of the investigation shall be provided to the complainant, the accused,
and the Compliance Officer.
Step 4 – District Action
If the investigation results in a finding that the complaint is factual and constitutes a
violation of this policy, the district shall take prompt, corrective action to ensure that
such conduct ceases and will not recur.
Disciplinary actions shall be consistent with the Student Code of Conduct, Board
policies and district procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and
state and federal laws.
If it is concluded that a student has knowingly made a false complaint under this
policy, such student shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Appeal Procedure
1. If the complainant is not satisfied with a finding of no violation of the policy or
with the corrective action recommended in the investigative report, s/he may
submit a written appeal to the Compliance Officer within fifteen (15) days.
2. The Compliance Officer shall review the investigation and the investigative
report and may also conduct a reasonable investigation.
3. The Compliance Officer shall prepare a written response to the appeal within
fifteen (15) days. Copies of the response shall be provided to the complainant,
the accused and the building principal who conducted the initial investigation.
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248. ATTACHMENT
REPORT FORM FOR COMPLAINTS OF UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT
Complainant: __________________________________________________________________
Home Address: _________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: __________________________________________________________________
School Building: ________________________________________________________________
Date of Alleged Incident(s): _______________________________________________________
Alleged harassment was based on: (circle those that apply)
Age
Ancestry
Color
Creed
Gender
Gender Expression
Gender Identity
Handicap/Disability
National Origin
Race
Religion
Sexual Orientation
Name of person you believe violated the district's unlawful harassment policy:
______________________________________________________________________________
If the alleged harassment was directed against another person, identify the other person:
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe the incident as clearly as possible, including what force, if any, was used; verbal
statements (i.e. threats, requests, demands, etc.); what, if any, physical contact was involved.
Attach additional pages if necessary: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
When and where incident occurred: ________________________________________________
List any witnesses who were present: _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
This complaint is based on my honest belief that ________________________ has harassed me
or another person. I certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true, correct
and complete to the best of my knowledge.
_____________________________
Complainant's Signature
_______________________
Date
_____________________________
Received By
_______________________
Date
No. 348
NAZARETH AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
ADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEES
TITLE:
UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT
ADOPTED:
APRIL 25, 2005
REVISED:
First Reading - 9-19-16
348. UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT
1. Purpose
The Board strives to provide a safe, positive working climate for its employees.
Therefore, it shall be the policy of the district to maintain an employment
environment in which harassment in any form is not tolerated.
2. Authority
Title VII
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 2000e et seq
Title IX
20 U.S.C.
Sec. 1681
The Board prohibits all forms of unlawful harassment of employees and third parties
by all district students and staff members, contracted individuals, vendors,
volunteers, and third parties in the schools. The Board encourages employees and
third parties who have been harassed to promptly report such incidents to the to the
employee’s Supervisor, an Administrator, or the Superintendent.
designated administrators.
The Board directs that complaints of harassment shall be investigated promptly, and
corrective action be taken when allegations are substantiated. Confidentiality of all
parties shall be maintained, consistent with the district's legal and investigative
obligations.
No Neither reprisals nor retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith charges of
harassment.
3. Definitions
29 CFR
Sec. 1606.8 (a)
62 Fed. Reg.
12033
(March 13, 1997)
66 Fed. Reg. 5512
(Jan. 19, 2001)
For purposes of this policy, harassment shall consist of verbal, written, graphic or
physical conduct relating to an individual's race, color, national origin/ethnicity,
gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion when such conduct:
1. Is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it affects an individual's ability
to perform job functions or creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive work
environment.
2. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an
individual's work performance.
3. Otherwise adversely affects an individual's employment opportunities.
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29 CFR
Sec. 1604.11 (a)
For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual
advances; requests for sexual favors; and other inappropriate verbal, written, graphic
or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
1.
Acceptance of such conduct is made, explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition
of an individual's continued employment.
2.
Submission to or rejection of such conduct is the basis for employment
decisions affecting the individual.
3.
Such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it has the
purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the employee's job
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working
environment.
Examples of conduct that may constitute sexual harassment include but are not
limited to sexual flirtations, advances, touching or propositions; verbal abuse of
a sexual nature; graphic or suggestive comments about an individual's dress or
body; sexually degrading words to describe an individual; jokes; pin-ups;
calendars; objects; graffiti; vulgar statements; abusive language; innuendoes;
references to sexual activities; overt sexual conduct; or any conduct that has the
effect of unreasonably interfering with a employee's ability to work or creates an
intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.
4. Delegation of
Responsibility
Pol. 103
In order to maintain a work environment that discourages and prohibits unlawful
harassment, the Board designates the Superintendent or designee as the district's
Compliance Officer.
The Compliance Office is responsible to provide annual policy updates, information
and awareness for the District. Administrators are responsible to ensure
implementation, compliance and enforcement of this policy.The Compliance Officer
shall publish and disseminate this policy and the complaint procedure at least
annually to students, parents, employees, independent contractors, vendors, and the
public. The publication shall include the position, office address and telephone
number of the Compliance Officer.
The Administration shall be responsible for providing training for employees
regarding all aspects of unlawful harassment.
The administration shall be responsible to provide training for students and
employees regarding all aspects of unlawful harassment.
Each staff member shall be responsible to maintain a working environment free from
all forms of unlawful harassment.
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Any District Administrator or Building Administrator The building principal or
designee shall be responsible to complete the following duties when receiving a
complaint of unlawful harassment:
1. Inform the employee or third party of the right to file a complaint and the
complaint procedure.
2. Notify the complainant and the accused of the progress at appropriate stages of
the procedure.
3. Refer the complainant to the Compliance Officer if the building principal is the
subject of the complaint.
5. Guidelines
Complaint Procedure – Employee/Third Party
Step 1 – Reporting
An employee or third party who believes s/he has been subject to conduct that
constitutes a violation of this policy is encouraged to immediately report the incident
to the building principal.
If the building principal is the subject of a complaint, the employee or third party
shall report the incident directly to the Compliance Officer.
The complainant is encouraged to use the report form available from the building
principal, but oral complaints shall be acceptable.
Step 2 – Investigation
Upon receiving a complaint of unlawful harassment, the building principal shall
immediately notify the Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer shall authorize
the building principal to investigate the complaint, unless the building principal is
the subject of the complaint or is unable to conduct the investigation.
The investigation may consist of individual interviews with the complainant, the
accused, and others with knowledge relative to the incident. The investigator may
also evaluate any other information and materials relevant to the investigation.
The obligation to conduct this investigation shall not be negated by the fact that a
criminal investigation of the incident is pending or has been concluded.
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348. UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT - Pg. 4
Step 3 – Investigative Report
The building principal shall prepare a written report within fifteen (15) days, unless
additional time to complete the investigation is required. The report shall include a
summary of the investigation, a determination of whether the complaint has been
substantiated as factual and whether it is a violation of this policy, and a
recommended disposition of the complaint.
The findings of the investigation shall be provided to the complainant, the accused,
and the Compliance Officer.
Step 4 – District Action
If the investigation results in a finding that the complaint is factual and constitutes a
violation of this policy, the district shall take prompt, corrective action to ensure that
such conduct ceases and will not recur.
Disciplinary actions shall be consistent with Board policies and district procedures,
applicable collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal laws.
Pol. 317, 417, 517
If it is concluded that an employee has knowingly made a false complaint under this
policy, such employee shall be subject to disciplinary action, including termination.
Appeal Procedure
1. If the complainant is not satisfied with a finding of no violation of the policy or
with the corrective action recommended in the investigative report, s/he may
submit a written appeal to the Compliance Officer within fifteen (15) days.
2. The Compliance Officer shall review the investigation and the investigative
report and may also conduct a reasonable investigation.
3. The Compliance Officer shall prepare a written response to the appeal within
fifteen (15) days. Copies of the response shall be provided to the complainant,
the accused and the building principal who conducted the initial investigation.
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2348. ATTACHMENT
REPORT FORM FOR COMPLAINTS OF UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT
Complainant: __________________________________________________________________
Home Address: _________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: __________________________________________________________________
School Building: ________________________________________________________________
Date of Alleged Incident(s): _______________________________________________________
Alleged harassment was based on: (circle those that apply)
Age
Ancestry
Color
Creed
Gender
Gender Expression
Gender Identity
Handicap/Disability
National Origin
Race
Religion
Sexual Orientation
Name of person you believe violated the district's unlawful harassment policy:
______________________________________________________________________________
If the alleged harassment was directed against another person, identify the other person:
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe the incident as clearly as possible, including what force, if any, was used; verbal
statements (i.e. threats, requests, demands, etc.); what, if any, physical contact was involved.
Attach additional pages if necessary: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
When and where incident occurred: ________________________________________________
List any witnesses who were present: _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
This complaint is based on my honest belief that ________________________ has harassed me
or another person. I certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true, correct
and complete to the best of my knowledge.
_____________________________
Complainant's Signature
_______________________
Date
_____________________________
Received By
_______________________
Date