The Neshaminy Board of School Directors met in public session on August 29, 2000 in the Board Room of the District Offices, Maple Point Middle School.  The following persons were in attendance:

A Public Work Session was held prior to the Public Meeting.

Call to Order - Mr. Stack called the meeting to order at 8:35 p.m.

Amend Agenda - Dr. Frank presented the following motion to amend the agenda:

I move the Neshaminy Board of School Directors amend the agenda of the August 29, 2000 Public Meeting to include the approval of the cafeteria plan motion.

Mr. Dengler seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with six ayes.  (Mrs. Bostwick was not present at the time of the vote.)

Announcement - Mr. Dengler announced he will abstain from voting on the Extra-Curricular Staff and Salaries Report, because his daughter’s name is included on the report (attachment I).

Public Comment - There was no public comment.

Superintendent’s Report - Report presented at August 29 Work Session, which was held prior to the Public Meeting.

Approval of Minutes - Dr. Frank moved the minutes of the June 20, 2000 Public Meeting be approved and Mrs. Butville seconded the motion.  The Board approved the minutes with six ayes.  (Mrs. Bostwick was not present at the time of the vote.)

Treasurer’s Report - Mr. Farmer presented for approval the June 30 and July 31, 2000 Treasurer’s Reports.  Mr. Dengler moved the Treasurer’s Reports be approved, subject to audit.  Mr. Schoenstadt seconded the motion.  The Treasurer’s Reports were approved with seven ayes, subject to audit.

Approval of Bills for Payment and Investments - Mr. Paradise presented the following for approval:

·         June and July 2000 bills for payment

·         Investments totaling $18,000,000

Mrs. Butville moved the June and July 2000 bills for payment and the investments be approved and Mr. Dengler seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with seven ayes.

Bids - Mr. Paradise presented the following bids for approval:

Bid No. 01-14 - Musical Instruments

Award Amount:  $27,805.45

The bid is for musical instruments and accessories for K-12 instruction throughout the District.

Bid No. 01-15 - Transportation Parts Supplies

Award Amount:  $96,930.81

The bid is for various supplies for the maintenance of District vehicles. 

Bid No. 01-16 - Stationery Supplies

Award Amount:  $40,000.00

The bid is for miscellaneous office supplies purchased throughout the school year as needs arise.

Dr. Frank moved the three bids be approved and Ms. Drioli seconded the motion.  The Board approved the bids with seven ayes.

Certified and Support Personnel Actions ­- Dr. Bowman presented the following for approval:

·         Elections and Appointments from Acting Positions to Regular Administrative Positions - Certified Personnel

·         Resignations and Leaves of Absence - Certified Personnel

·         Elections and Changes of Classification - Support Personnel

·         Resignations and Leaves of Absence - Support Personnel

·         Sabbatical Leaves of Absence - Certified Personnel (For information only)

Personnel information appears on pages H-1 through H-11 and addendum page H-6a.

Dr. Frank moved the certified and support personnel actions be approved and Mr. Schoenstadt seconded the motion.

Mrs. Butville inquired if the individual listed on the recall from suspension list is the same person listed on the certified staff leaves of absence list.  Dr. Bowman explained it is the same individual.  In accordance with the School Code, the individual had to be recalled.  The individual is expecting, therefore, she has applied for a maternity leave of absence.  She will be going out on maternity leave the first day of school and return to work the second semester (January).

Mr. Schoenstadt inquired about the years of service requirement for a sabbatical leave of absence.  Dr. Bowman explained the requirement is ten years of service in the field of education, seven years of service in the District and seven years thereafter.   

Mrs. Butville noted last spring the Board voted to lay off 14 people.  However, it appears that actually only a half person was laid off.  Dr. Bowman explained the reduction in staff was met by retirements. 

The Board approved the personnel actions with seven ayes.

Extra-Curricular Staff and Salaries - Dr. Bowman presented for approval the 2000-2001 Extra-Curricular Staff and Salaries Report dated August 29, 2000.  The total expenditures are $682,700.  The positions and salaries are as per the negotiated contract. 

Mrs. Butville moved the Extra-Curricular Staff and Salaries Report dated August 29, 2000 be approved and Mr. Schoenstadt seconded the motion.

Ms. Drioli inquired how an individual (Sandburg School) can hold two positions during the same season.  Dr. Bowman explained the individual performs the duties of both positions.  The two activities meet at different times and on different days of the week.  The individual is not doing the same thing and getting paid twice.

The Board approved the Extra-Curricular Staff and Salaries Report with six ayes and one abstention, Mr. Dengler.

Mr. Stack congratulated Dr. Boccuti on his election as Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction and Mr. Stanford on his transfer to the principal position of the Herbert Hoover Elementary School. 

Motion:  Student/Advisor Attendance at PASA/PSBA Conference

Dr. Frank presented the following motion:

WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association and the Neshaminy Board of School Directors encourage student delegates and their advisor to participate in the workshops and activities of the annual PASA/PSBA Conference; and

WHEREAS, in the past it was found that student participation in the conference benefited the local student government program and helped students to understand the purpose and activities of a Board of School Directors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that two students and their advisor are authorized to attend the 2000 PASA/PSBA Conference to be held in Hershey, Pennsylvania, from October 17‑20, 2000, and that related conference fees and costs be paid by the District.

Mr. Dengler seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with seven ayes.

Motion:  Needs Assessment - Communities That Care

Mrs. Butville presented the following motion:

WHEREAS, all public school districts in Bucks County, including the Neshaminy School District, are participating in the Communities That Care Program; and

WHEREAS, each school district in the County is being asked to conduct a needs assessment by collecting information on risk factors to adolescents within its boundaries; and

WHEREAS, a standardized survey entitled, “The Pennsylvania Youth Survey,” is available for collection of such information from grade 8 and grade 10 students; and

WHEREAS, the survey may be administered in such a way as to ensure the confidentiality of the respondents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Neshaminy Board of School Directors approves the administration of “The Pennsylvania Youth Survey” to all grade 8 and grade 10 students.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that parents/guardians of grade 8 and grade 10 students shall be provided advanced, written notification of the survey and be given the option to withhold permission for their student to participate.

Ms. Drioli seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with seven ayes.

Motion:  Appointment of Assistant Board Secretary

Mr. Schoenstadt presented the following motion:

WHEREAS, Sections 404 and 434 of the School Code permit the Board of School Directors to elect a Secretary and an Assistant Secretary.

WHEREAS, the Assistant Board Secretary, Alice Lafferty, recently retired on May 12, 2000.  The Board of School Directors finds it necessary to appoint a replacement to complete her four year term, July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2001.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Neshaminy Board of School Directors elect Deborah Spadaccino to serve as Assistant Secretary to the Neshaminy Board of School Directors effective July 1, 2000.

Mrs. Bostwick seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with seven ayes.

Motion:  Approval of Cafeteria Plan

Mr. Stack presented the following motion:

WHEREAS, there are existing Collective Bargaining Agreements between the District and the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers, the Neshaminy School District Administrators Association, the Neshaminy Educational Support Personnel Association, and the Neshaminy Administrative Support Association and an agreement with the Confidential Secretaries of the Neshaminy School District; and

WHEREAS, the District and the above bargaining units and the employee group seek to have established a Cafeteria Plan to benefit both the employee bargaining units and employee group and the District; and

WHEREAS, the Cafeteria Plan will also benefit the District’s Cabinet.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of School Directors hereby approves the Cafeteria Plan as attached with exhibits thereto, subject to ratification by the respective bargaining units and employee group. (See attachment II)

Mr. Schoenstadt seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with seven ayes.

Other Board Business -  No other board business was discussed.

Correspondence - There was no correspondence.

Public Comment - There was no public comment.

Board Comment - In response to Mrs. Butville’s question regarding the District participating in a program at the PASA/PSBA conference, Dr. Bowman explained the District will have a educational exhibit on display for a day.  Mrs. Butville urged Board members to attend the conference in support of the District’s educational exhibit.  Mrs. Butville indicated she may attend the conference.

Dr. Bowman introduced Mr. Dennis Kelly, administrative intern.  He is serving as an administrative intern at the Sandburg Middle School under Dr. Davis until Thanksgiving.  Mr. Kelly is enrolled in a school principal certification program.

Dr. Bowman announced that Dr. Costanzo has been working with the press since July 1.

Mrs. Butville moved the meeting be adjourned and Mr. Dengler seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with seven ayes.  Mr. Stack adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol A. Calvello
Board Secretary