August 8, 2016

I.   OPENING PROCEDURES

A.  Call to Order

B.  Recording of Attendance by the Secretary

C.  Pledge of Allegiance

II.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 11, 2016

III.VISITORS

Business by visitor(s) will be presented for Board consideration as to agenda placement.

IV.APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Consent agenda items are marked with an asterisk throughout the regular agenda and summarized on a separate sheet.

V.  CURRICULUM/STUDENTS AND STAFF ACTIVITIES

A.  Epic Health Services 

The Administration recommends approval (pending solicitor's review) of the Epic Health Services agreement (formerly Clarity Services) for the 2016-2017 school year to provide behavioral consultation services for students with special needs.  (V, A)

B.  Maxim Healthcare Services 

The Administration recommends approval (pending solicitor's review) the Maxim Healthcare Services agreement for the 2016-2017 school year for nursing services for student #081601.  (V, B)

C.  BrightStar Care Services

The Administration recommends approval (pending solicitor's review) the BrightStar Care services contract for the 2016-2017 school year for nursing services for student #081602.  (V, C)

D.  2016-2017 K-12 Field Trips 

The Administration recommends approval of K-12 field trips for the 2016-2017 school year.  (V, D)

E.  Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 World Language Agreement 

The Administration recommends approval of the agreement with Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 World of Language in the amount of $67,550 for delivery of Virtual World Language courses for the 2016-2017 school year.  (V, E)

F.  Discovery Streaming Agreement 

The Administration recommends approval of the agreement for Discovery Education Streaming with Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 for a period of one year beginning July 1, 2016.  (V, F)

 

G.  Act 80 Days

VI.BUSINESS AND FINANCE 

A.   Accounts Payable

*The Administration recommends approval of the bills to be paid list as of August 8, 2016.  (VI, A)

B.  Treasurer’s Report & Investment

*The Administration recommends approval of the Treasurer’s Report and Investment Report for the month of May 2016.  (VI, B)

C.  Bond Refinancing

Mr. Jeremy Melber, Director of Business Services and Mr. David Twaddell from Rhoads and Sinon, LLP will give a presentation on the 2010 bond refinancing.  (Presentation) (VI, C-1-Letter) (VI, C-2-Resolution) (VI, C-3-Bond)

D.  2016-2017 High School Art and Science Bid Awards

The Administration recommends approval of the bid awards for High School art supplies and High School science supplies.  (VI, D) 

VII.SUPPORT SERVICES

A.   High School Hot Water Heating Glycol Project

The Administration recommends award of the High School’s Hot Water System Glycol Project to JBM Mechanical, Inc., 3273 Gun Club Road, Nazareth, PA 18064, in the amount of $63,400.  The Glycol Project will address the freezing and loss of coils along with the resulting loss of space and costly insurance claims.  Preapproval in an amount not to exceed $75,000 was received at the June 27, 2016 board meeting.   

B.  2016-2017 Primary Student Transportation Program

VIII.PERSONNEL

A.    Certificated Staff

1.    Appointments

2.    Long-Term Substitute Teachers

3.   2016-2017 Substitute Teachers

*The Administration recommends approval of the following substitute teachers for the 2016-17 school year:

Wendy Gornicz Emergency PK-12

Kristin Simme PK -4

C.   Non-Certificated Staff 

1.   Resignations 

*The Administration recommends accepting the resignations of the following staff:

Veronica DeBlois, 1:1 Instructional Assistant, Southern Lehigh Middle School, effective July 25, 2016.   

Shawn Kressler, Cafeteria Monitor, Liberty Bell Elementary School, effective June 10, 2016. 

Christina Pulcini, Instructional Assistant, Southern Lehigh Middle School, effective immediately. 

Deborah Scherzberg, Part-time Cafeteria Worker, Southern Lehigh Middle School, effective June 7, 2016.

2.   Retirement 

3.  Appointments

*The Administration recommends approval of the following staff:

Lillian Castillo, Cafeteria Monitor, Liberty Bell Elementary School, an hourly rate of $10.35, effective August 22, 2016.  Ms. Castilla will fill the position due to the resignation of Shawn Kressler.

Kelly Katzbeck, Technology Facilitator, Southern Lehigh High School, an hourly rate of $21.06, effective August 22, 2016. Ms. Katzbeck will fill the position due to the resignation of Mara Lambert.

Stephanie Nichols, Secretary, Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School, an hourly rate of $16.35, effective August 24,2016.  Ms. Nichols will fill the position due to the retirement of Rebecca Iatarola.

Katie Miller, Instructional Assistant (5.75 hours/day), Southern Lehigh High School, an hourly rate of $18.26, effective August 22, 2016.  This is a new position. 

Brenda Shelly, 1:1 Instructional Assistant, Southern Lehigh Middle School, an hourly rate of $18.26, effective August 22, 2016.

4.  Unpaid Leave

*The Administration recommends approval of unpaid leave of the following staff:

Laura Demars, Instructional Assistant, Southern Lehigh High School, September 9, 12 and 13, 2016

Linda McGovern, Instructional Assistant, Southern Lehigh High School, September 13, 14 and 15, 2016

*The Administration recommends approval of the following substitute for the 2016-2017 school year: 

Jonathan Schroy, Substitute Custodian, an hourly rate of $15.07 

C.  Extra-Compensatory Positions

1.  2016-2017 Mentors

*The Administration recommends approval of the following mentors for the 2016-2017 school year, $54.34:

Amy Bausher, mentor for Danika Wall, Family Consumer Science Teacher, a stipend of $700

Thomas Beaupre, mentor for Erin Laney, Social Studies Teacher, a stipend of $700

Megan Dellegrotti, mentor for Andrew Green, Driver Ed/Health/Physical Education Teacher, a stipend of $350.00**

Stephen Schrader, mentor for Andrew Green, Driver Ed/Heath/Physical Education Teacher, a stipend of $350.00**

Stephanie Donald, mentor for Courtney Zernhelt (Bathgate), Art Teacher, a stipend of $700

Margaret Hines, mentor for Kristin Hubbs, Elementary Teacher, a stipend of $700

Tara Walter, mentor for Na Ni, Chinese Guest Teacher, a stipend of $700

Kelly Howsare, mentor for Wen Dong, Chinese Guest Teacher, a stipend of $350**

Justina Viola, mentor for Wen Dong, Chinese Guest Teacher, a stipend of $350**

Joan Imms-Geiser, mentor for Patricia Gouck, Chinese Teacher, a stipend of $700

Lynne Kelly, mentor for Christina Piascik, Guidance Counselor, a stipend of $350

Tamme Westbrooks, mentor for Christina Piascik, Guidance Counselor, a stipend of $350 

Janet Miltenberger, mentor for Stephen Sroka, Elementary Teacher, a stipend of $700

Tina Lebrecht, mentor for Jeffrey Loda, Instrumental Music Teacher, a stipend of $700

Adrienne Searfoss, mentor for Rachel Saber, Science/Chemistry Teacher, a stipend of $700

Jessica Swartz, mentor for Megan Markwich, .5 Spanish/.5 ESL Teacher, a stipend of $350**

Charise Trilling, mentor for Megan Markwich, .5 Spanish/.5 ESL Teacher, a stipend of $350** 

Nicolas Weaver, mentor for Casey Cooperman, Elementary Teacher, a stipend of $700

Katie Wechtler, mentor for Christopher Miller, LTS Special Education Teacher, a stipend of $700

2.2016-2017 Dance Chaperones 

*The Administration recommends approval of the following Dance Chaperones for the 2016-2017 school year, $47.79 per event:

3.Summer Reading Camp

*The Administration recommends approval of the following nurses for the Summer Reading Camp held July 25-29, 2016, an hourly rate of $20.91: 

4. After-School Learning Lab

*The Administration recommends approval of the following After-School Learning Lab Advisors for the 2016-2017 school year, an hourly rate of $43.44:

5.Peak Chaperone

*The Administration recommends approval of Spencer Cameron, Peak Chaperone for the 2016-2017 school year, at $54.34 per session.

D.Athletics 

1.Resignations

*The Administration recommends accepting the resignations of the following 2016-2017 coaches effective immediately:

Kursten Carr      Assistant Girls Volleyball

Edward LabatchWrestling

Christina PulciniAsst. Cheer (Fall)

Christina PulciniCompetition Cheer

Christina PulciniHead Cheer (Winter)**

*The Administration recommends approval of the following coaches for the 2016-2017 school year:

Desi GonzalezHead Boys Lacrosse$6273

Robert ButterbaughMS Asst. Football$3244

Robert McVickerAsst. HS Girls Volleyball$3763

Harrison HenneAsst. MS Girls Volleyball$1881

Terrence NevillAsst. Boys Soccer$4738

Aliza WagnerMS Winter Cheerleading$1335

Aliza WagnerCompetition Cheerleading$2091.50**

3.2016-2017 Volunteer Coaches

*The Administration recommends approval of the following volunteer coaches for the 2016-2017 school year:

Alison BauerGirls Volleyball

Jillian GrammarGirls Volleyball

Andrew FettermanBoys Soccer

David LoewBoys Soccer

Kelli DeCesareMS Cross Country

Rose PerelliMS Cross Country

Karen PsailaMS Cross Country

Zachary FeifleFootball

4.Athletic Event Workers

*The Administration recommends approval of the following athletic event workers for the 2016-2017 school year:

5.2016-2017 Event Managers

*The Administration recommends approval of the following Event Managers for the 2016-2017 school year:

6.2016-2017 Site Managers

*The Administration recommends approval of the following Site Managers, an hourly rate of $43.44, for the 2016-2017 school year:

7.2016-2017 Fitness Center Monitors

*The Administration recommends approval of the following Fitness Center Monitors, an hourly rate of $14.52, for the 2016-17 school year:

8.2016-2017 Seasonal Assistant to the Director of Athletics

*The Administration recommends approval of the following Seasonal Assistants to the Director of Athletics for the 2016-2017 school year:

Casey CoopermanFall, 2016$1138**

Donald HarakalFall, 2016$1138**

Dianna RiegelFall, 2016$1138**

Spencer CameronWinter, 2016$1138**

Casey CoopermanWinter, 2016$1138**

Dianna RiegelWinter, 2016$1138**

Michael FeifelSpring, 2017$1138**

Donald HarakalSpring, 2017$1138**

Dianna RiegelSpring, 2017$1138**

IX.REPORTS

A.  Committee Reports 

B.  Superintendent’s Report………Dr. Leah M. Christman

C.  LCCC

The minutes of the Lehigh Carbon Community College Board of Directors meeting of July 7, 2016 meeting and President’s Newsletter are attached.

X.OLD BUSINESS

A.  First Reading of Revised Policies

The Administration recommends a first reading of the following revised policies:  (XI, A)

B.  Radiological Emergency Response Plan 

C.Voting PSBA Candidates 

Electronic recording of school entity votes for the 2017 PSBA officers and at-large representatives will open August 15, 2016.  The slate of candidates can be found online at www.psba.org/elections, including bios, photos and videos. 

 

XII.COMMUNICATIONS

Letters to the Board are included in the Board materials as they are received in the district.

XIII. FOR INFORMATION ONLY

A.Conference Request

The requests for professional conferences are listed in the Board materials by name, conference, location, dates of absence, and cost.  (XIII, A) 

The curriculum writing agreements are listed in the Board materials by name, elected compensation, amount and anticipated date of completion.  (XIII, B)

XV.  EXECUTIVE SESSION

XVI.OPEN SESSION

XVII.ADJOURNMENT