April 15, 2008 Work Session Meeting Minutes
METHACTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Work Session Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Methacton High School
I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 PM
II. OPENING CEREMONY
III. ATTENDANCE
BOARD OF LATE
SCHOOL DIRECTORS PRESENT ABSENT ARRIVAL
Mr. Daniel B. Sattler, President X
Mrs. Marijane Barbone, Vice President X
Mr. Wilson P. Bohanak X
Dr. Winifred S. Hayes X
Mr. John P. Lynch X
Mrs. Joyce E. Petrauskas X
Mr. Grant T. Schanbacher X
Mr. Michael J. Simeone X
Mr. James T. Van Horn X
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
Dr. Barbara E. Stevenson, Acting Superintendent X
OTHERS
Mr. Paul R. Koehler, Board Treasurer
Dr. Jane E. Martin, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Denis J. McCall, Director of Business Services
Ms. Elizabeth Caskey – Student Representative
Ms. Connie Y. Jiang – Student Representative
Ms. Njeri Kimani – Student Representative
Ms. Megan Patrylak – Student Representative
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Sattler: We had an executive session prior to tonight’s meeting regarding contract
negotiations and a student matter. An executive session was held on
April 13 to discuss the superintendent search.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BOARD ACTION ITEMS
John Andrews, Lower Providence
· Bond Refinancing
· Termination of Acting Superintendent Agreement
Jim Mollick, Worcester
· Reason for the Refinancing of the Bonds?
· Termination of the Acting Superintendent – New Superintendent?
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It should be noted that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with Act 84 of
1986.
May I have a motion to approve the agenda as indicated.
Motion: Mr. Simeone
Second: Mr. Lynch
Vote: 9-0
Result: Approved
VII. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
A. FISCAL
1. RESOLUTION FOR CURRENT REFUNDING OF 2003 BOND ISSUE
Mr. Glen Williard provided information on the refunding of the 2003 bond
issue.
Mr. Schanbacher requested that comments be heard from the public now
that the refinancing has been explained.
Motion: Mr. Van Horn
Second: Mrs. Barbone
Vote: 9-0
Result: Approved
Jim Mollick, Worcester
· Censuring of free speech
Mr. Van Horn further moves that all comments should be made specifically on
the refinancing issue.
Motion: Mr. VanHorn
Second: Dr. Hayes
Vote: 9-0
Result: Approved
Jim Mollick, Worcester
· Questioned the process of when to refinance and oversight
Mr. McCall responded that Mr. Williard and PFM oversee all of our bond
issues and advises us accordingly.
Mr. Van Horn commented that it’s a team process with the finance committee, business manager and outside consultant and has been in effect for years.
Approve the Resolution for the current refunding of the 2003 Bond Issue.
May I have a motion to approve the Resolution as presented.
Motion: Mrs. Barbone
Second: Mr. Lynch
Vote: Roll Call: Mrs. Barbone Yes
Mr. Bohanak Yes
Dr. Hayes Yes
Mr. Lynch Yes
Ms. Petrauskas Yes
Mr. Schanbacher Yes
Mr. Simeone Yes
Mr. Van Horn Yes
Result: Approved
B. PERSONNEL
1. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT FOR ACTING SUPERINTENDENT
Approve the termination of the Employment Agreement for Dr. Burke-Stevenson,
Acting Superintendent, under the terms and conditions in said Agreement
hereby giving 30 calendar days notice.
May I have a motion to approve the termination of the Agreement as presented.
Motion: Mr. Van Horn
Second: Dr. Hayes
Vote: 9-0
Result: Approved
Mr. Bohanak expressed his gratitude for Dr. Stevenson’s work.
VIII. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SCHEDULED SPEAKERS
No special guests or speakers.
IX. REPORTS
A. CURRICULUM AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS - Dr. Jane E. Martin
Dr. Martin gave a report.
B. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
1. The following Arcola Intermediate School students competed in the Montgomery County Science Research Competition:
First Place Second Place
Kevin Chen Akash Majumdar
Sarah Furtek Chris Miller
Pantelis Solomides Alan Wu
Third Place Honorable Mention
Byron Fang Vikas Aragam
Alisha Khan Naya Basu
Rikki Li Joe Leone
Bo Sayre Arjun Pothukuchi
Taylor Sabol
Danielle Senk
Sarah Furtek, Alisha Kahn, Bo Sayre, and Pantelis Solomides also received
special awards for scientific thinking. Arcola Intermediate School placed
second overall.
2. The following student athletes earned All-League Honors for the 2007-2008
winter sports season:
Wrestling
First Team: Jonathan Hammond
Kevin Boegly
Brandan Clark
Daniel Cox
Second Team: Ronnie Crawford
Jeff MacFarland
Third Team: D. J. Bowden
Justin Andrew
Honorable Mention: Nick Furman
Kyle Kovalsky
Rick Casselberry
Girls Basketball
First Team: Renee Womack – Player of the Year
Lauren Ruhl
Second Team: Rachel Meier
Third Team: Brittany Roth
Boys Basketball
Second Team: Greg Low
Honorable Mention: T. J. Klinger
Girls Swimming and Diving
First Team: Blaire Kinsey – 100 yd. breast stroke
Second Team: Blaire Kinsey – 200 yd. breast stroke
Kristen Rodman – 50 yd. freestyle
Blaire Kinsey – 50 yd. freestyle
Erica Rodman – 200 yd. free relay
Michelle Konkoly – 200 yd. free relay
Kristen Rodman – 200 yd. free relay
Kristen Rodman – 100 yd. freestyle
Blaire Kinsey – 100 yd. freestyle
Erica Rodman – 400 yd. free relay
Michelle Konkoly – 400 yd. free relay
Kristen Rodman – 400 yd. free relay
Boys Swimming and Diving
First Team: Trevor Fitzgerald – diving
Andrew Gerland – 100 yd. butterfly
Haydon Wyatt – 200 yd. butterfly
Will Brown – 200 yd. free relay
Ben Lohse – 200 yd. free relay
Andrew Gerland – 200 yd. free relay
Third Team: Andrew Gerland – 200 yd. freestyle
Will Brown – 50 yd. freestyle
Alex Pfluger – 50 yd. freestyle
Ben Lohse – 400 yd. free relay
Will Brown – 400 yd. free relay
Andrew Gerland – 400 yd. free relay
3. The following Methacton High School students will be inducted into the
North Montco Technical Career Center’s National Honor Society on April
17, 2008:
Steven Bailey Automotive Technology
Steven Betz Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology
Ashley Bucci Health Occupations Technology
Shannon Cain Cosmetology Technology
Stephen Catania Automotive Technology
Kaitlyn DeCicco Cosmetology Technology
Michael Dinsmore Graphic Arts Technology
Jason Galletta Drafting & Design Technology
Robert Gelet Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology
Daniel Hockenbrock Industrial Electric Technology
Elizabeth Kirkner Health Occupations Technology
Matthew McBride Parts, Service & Retail Mgmt. Technology
Salvatore Natale Computer Information Science Technology
Jacquelyn Nestor Biotechnology
Jenna Robey Biotechnology
4. Robert Tang, 5th grader at Audubon Elementary School, earned 5th place
in the state at the National Geographic Bee.
5. Audubon Elementary School’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students recently
participated in the American Heart Association’s “Jump Rope for Heart”
raising over $5,000.
C. SUPERINTENDENT – Dr. Barbara E. Stevenson
No report.
X. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
THE MINUTES SHALL NOTE THAT PUBLIC NOTICE WAS GIVEN FOR THIS MEETING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 84 OF 1986. NOTICES AND ADVISEMENTS OF THESE
MEETINGS WILL CARRY THE INTENT THAT LIMITED BUSINESS MAY BE
CONDUCTED ON ANY SCHEDULED MEETING DATE.
A. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Copies of the minutes of the work session held March 18, 2008 and the minutes of
the regular meeting held March 25, 2008 were forwarded in advance to all
members of the Board of School Directors.
2. FISCAL ITEMS
a. BILLS (Placeholder)
The bills that will be presented for Board approval are chargeable against
the funds and accounts indicated. The list of bills recommended for
approval will be provided prior to the regular meeting.
3. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL
ISSUES:
a. RESIGNATIONS – ADMINISTRATIVE
1) Patrick Mancini, assistant principal at Arcola Intermediate School.
Effective October 10, 2008.
b. RESIGNATIONS – PROFESSIONAL
1) Alita Abruzzese, art instructor at Worcester Elementary School.
Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
2) Kathryn Brown, elementary math specialist.
Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
3) Mark Constable, grade six social studies instructor at Arcola
Intermediate School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
4) Bruce Childress, grade eight social studies instructor at Arcola
Intermediate School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school
year.
5) Sandra Dounce, instructional software support specialist at Arcola
Intermediate School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
6) Susan Fagans, guidance counselor at Methacton High School.
Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
7) Harriett Fisher, grade seven math instructor at Arcola
Intermediate School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
8) Donna Kyler, health and physical education instructor at
Methacton High School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
9) Alice Motten, health and physical education instructor at
Audubon Elementary School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
10) Deborah Rhoads, math instructor at Methacton High School.
Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
11) Louise Rutledge, grade seven English instructor at Arcola
Intermediate School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
12) Janet Staneruck, grade six science instructor at Arcola
Intermediate School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
13) Jeffrey Vermuth, grade six social studies instructor at Arcola
Intermediate School. Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
c. RESIGNATIONS – CLASSIFIED
1) Tami Robzen Hartz, long-term substitute instructional assistant
at Arcola Intermediate School. Effective April 4, 2008.
2) Rosalinda Loring, custodian at Methacton High School.
Effective May 31, 2008.
3) Loretta Vangieri, office assistant at Arcola Intermediate School.
Effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
d. EMPLOYMENT – SUPPLEMENTAL
1) Dominick Falvo, assistant color guard director at Methacton
High School, in the amount of $1,095.00
2) Lorraine Hammond, 9th grade girls lacrosse coach, in the amount
of $1,564.
3) Angelyn Jennings, mentor, in the amount of $438.75.
4) Glynn McCann, assistant girls lacrosse coach at Methacton High
School, in the amount of $1,968.
5) Elma Numerato, assistant girls soccer coach at Methacton High
School, in the amount of $1,649.
6) Linda Wilkinson, foreign language club at Audubon Elementary
School, in the amount of $469.00.
e. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTE LIST
1) ADDITIONS
a) Richard Martinelli, Sr.
b) Glenn Ray
c) Lynn Raimondi
d) Burton Ross
f. CHANGE OF STATUS – CLASSIFIED
1) Eileen Brown from office assistant at Arrowhead Elementary
School to secretary to the Coordinator of Technology at the
Farina Education Center. Hourly rate of $13.83.
Effective April 7, 2008. This is a replacement position.
2) Maryanne Pastino from part-time to full-time bus aide.
No change in hourly rate. Effective March 25, 2008.
This is a new position.
3) Erica Zedar, from part-time to full-time bus aide.
No change in hourly rate. Effective March 25, 2008.
This is a new position.
4. POLICY AND PROGRAM ISSUES
a. FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT
1) Enrollment of Vincent Debus, foreign exchange student from
Germany, for the 2008-2009 school year at Methacton High
School.
Mr. Sattler questioned if this was the first foreign exchange student for
next year.
Dr. Stevenson responded that it was the first student for next year.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
B. FISCAL
1. TREASURER’S REPORT (Placeholder)
It will be recommended that the Board approve the treasurer’s report
for the month of March. The treasurer’s report will be provided prior
to the regular meeting.
2. BID AWARD – DISTRICT GENERAL SUPPLIES
Authorize the bid award to the following vendors for district general supplies
in the total amount of $130,346.57 for the 2008-09 school year.
Art Supplies
Cascade School $ 610.78
Ceramic Supply 1,719.26
Dick Blick 6,102.85
Kurtz Bros. 7,260.66
National Art Supply 4,045.82
Quill 1,404.87
Phillips Supply Co. 3,087.03
Sax Arts & Crafts 9,222.30
S & S Worldwide 63.85
Standard Stat 186.03
Triarco 3,500.37
Total Art Supplies $ 37,203.82
Athletic Medical Trainer
Collins Sports $ 394.04
Gopher Sports 71.68
Henry Schein, Inc. 2,451.20
Medco Sports Medicine 2,713.49
Pro-Med Products 1,995.00
School Health Corp. 34.48
Total Athletic Trainer Supplies $ 7,614.89
Fall Sports
Anthem Sports $ 174.40
Cannon Sports 239.08
Longstretch 440.00
Kelly’s Sports 730.20
Metuchen Center, Inc. 1,921.32
Sport Supply 28.68
Sportime 116.98
Total Fall Sports Supplies $ 3,650.66
General Supplies
Cascade School $ 6,953.26
Elgin School 1,840.51
Kurtz Bros. 17,956.75
National Art & School 18,376.48
Office Basics 6,829.09
Phillips Supply 882.30
Quill 5,836.99
School Specialty 3,226.70
Standard Stationery 3,685.26
Triarco 409.58
Video Service 590.15
Dick Blick 815.88
Total General Supplies $ 67,402.95
Physical Education Supplies
Cannon Sports $ 356.07
Flaghouse 523.95
Gopher 661.88
Nasco 288.99
Sport Supply 2,294.75
Sportime 348.10
S & S Worldwide 725.36
Total Physical Education Supplies $ 5,199.10
RN Medical Supplies
Henry Schein Co. $ 438.17
Moore Medical 253.48
School Health Corp. 3,423.67
Supreme Medical 232.68
William MacGill & Co. 3,667.29
Total RN Medical Supplies $ 8,015.29
Science Supplies
ETA $ 66.00
Fisher Science 11.31
Frey Scientific 23.93
Nasco 139.52
Para Scientific 15.25
Sargent Welch Science 945.12
Science Kit 58.73
Total Science Supplies $ 1,259.86
3. MCIU CONSORTIUM BID AWARD – DISTRICT GENERAL SUPPLIES
Authorize the bid award through the MCIU Consortium to the following vendors
for district general supplies in the total amount of $102,455.86 for the 2008-09 school year.
Paper Bid
Richo/Savin $ 91,835.60
Ris Paper 434.40
Paper Mart 756.60
Total MCIU Paper Bid $ 93,026.60
Custodial Supplies
Calico Industries, Inc. $ 1,278.27
Eagle Maintenance Supply 216.32
Indco Company 449.27
Pyramid School Supplies 27.00
Amsan/Sanitary Supply 75.40
Prestige Package 7,383.00
Total MCIU Custodial Supplies $ 9,429.26
Mr. McCall explained the general supply bids and that they are included in the
budget for next year.
4. WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT
a. Authorize the following change orders to General Construction Contract, Penn Builders Inc.:
· Due to unsuitable existing organic material, excavate and provide suitable backfill at Area “D” Classroom addition - $31,861.
· Provide an additional 40 lin. ft. of trenching and pipe installation; and install Water Co. provided fire hydrant to connect to public water source termination point at Maplewood Mews cul-de-sac. Water Co. could not provide exact location until excavation was undertaken. Price quoted at