The Neshaminy Board of School Directors met in public session on December 4, 2000 in the Board Room of the District Offices, Maple Point Middle School.  The following persons were in attendance: 

Call to Order - Mr. Stack called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Stack requested that those in attendance join in the salute to the flag.

Announcement - Mr. Stack announced prior to the Public Meeting, an Executive Session was held to discuss negotiation issues.

Public Comment - There was no public comment.

Reorganization of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors - In accordance with the State Code, the Board held its reorganization meeting.

Election of Temporary President - Mr. Stack requested nominations be presented for temporary President for the reorganization of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors.  Mr. Stack nominated Ms. Drioli and Mr. Dengler seconded the nomination.  There were no other nominations.  Mr. Schoenstadt moved the nominations for temporary President of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors be closed and Mrs. Butville seconded the motion.  The Board unanimously approved the motion to close nominations.  Ms. Drioli was unanimously elected temporary President of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors.

Election of President - Ms. Drioli requested nominations be presented for President of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors.  Mrs. Bostwick nominated Mr. Stack and Dr. Frank seconded the motion.  There were no other nominations.  Mr. Dengler moved the nominations for President of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors be closed and Mr. Schoenstadt seconded the motion.  The Board unanimously approved the motion to close nominations.  Mr. Stack was unanimously elected President of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors.

Election of Vice President - Mr. Stack requested nominations be presented for Vice President of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors.  Mr. Mecleary nominated Mr. Dengler and Dr. Frank seconded the nomination.  Ms. Drioli nominated Mr. Schoenstadt and Mrs. Bostwick seconded the nomination.  There were no other nominations.  Ms. Drioli moved the nominations for Vice President of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors be closed and Mrs. Butville seconded the motion.  The Board unanimously approved the motion to close nominations.  Mr. Stack requested a roll call vote.  The results of the roll call vote were as follows: 

            Mr. Dengler                                                     Mr. Schoenstadt
   AYES                   NAYS                                   AYES                   NAYS         
Mr. Dengler           Mrs. Bostwick                         Mrs. Bostwick        Mr. Dengler
Mr. Eccles            Mrs. Butville                            Mrs. Butville           Mr. Eccles   
Dr. Frank              Ms Diroli                                 Ms Diroli                Dr. Frank  
Mr. Mecleary        Mr. Schoenstadt                      Mr. Schoenstadt     Mr. Mecleary
                           Mr. Stack                                Mr. Stack

Mr. Schoenstadt was elected Vice President of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors with a vote of five ayes and four nays.

Motion:  Appointment of Solicitor

Mr. Mecleary presented the following motion:

WHEREAS the School Board Policy No. 100 requires during the month of December that the Board of School Directors appoint a solicitor for a one year term.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of School Directors reappoint the law firm of Robert R. Fleck, Esquire as Solicitor of the Neshaminy School District, effective this date.  The firm of Robert R. Fleck, Esquire is to be responsible for all legal issues relating to this District, including tax assessment appeals, and further to have the authority to retain other legal counsel when he believes it to be in the best interest of the School District after providing notice to the President of the School Board and receiving authorization to proceed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the annual fee arrangement will be in two parts:  there will be a monthly retainer of $2,000 per month and an hourly fee of $110 per hour for those issues not covered by the retainer.  The terms and conditions of the retainer and the hourly agreement are as per the proposal submitted on November 28, 2000 by the law firm of Robert R. Fleck, Esquire.

Mrs. Butville seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with eight ayes and one abstention, Mr. Dengler.

Motion:  Approval of Board Meeting Calendar

Mr. Stack presented the following motion:

WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors must adopt and publish a schedule of Public Meetings for 2001.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached 2001 School Board Meeting Calendar (attachment I) be adopted by the Neshaminy Board of School Directors.

Mr. Schoenstadt seconded the motion.  The Board unanimously approved the motion.

Other Board Business - Mr. Stack noted prior to the meeting photographs were taken of the Board members.  It has been suggested the photographs of the Board members be placed on the District’s web site.  Mrs. Butville suggested the decision to have the Board members’ photographs placed on the web site be tabled until the photograph proofs are received.  There was Board consensus to review the photograph proofs prior to placing the photographs on the web site.  If Board members are not satisfied with the photograph proofs, another photograph will be taken.

Dr. Bowman noted the Board’s group photograph will be included in the District’s annual report, which will be submitted to the editors by the end of the month.  A draft of the annual report will be made available to the Board members for review.

Correspondence - There was no correspondence

Public Comment - There was no public comment.

Board Comment - Mrs. Bostwick congratulated Mr. Stack on his reelection as Board President.  She said she has appreciated his year as Board President.  Mr. Stack said he would like to keep up much of the same effort.  He does not have any specific agenda.  He felt the Board is on the right course in terms of making the effort to evaluate the issues early.  He thanked the Board members for their support.

Dr. Bowman congratulated Mr. Stack on his reelection as Board President.  He said this past year he and Mr. Stack have worked well together as a Superintendent/Board President team.  A lot of issues were addressed last year and there are a few more challenging issues to be addressed this year.  He said I am thrilled we will continue another year with the same process the Board has in place.

Dr. Bowman announced the Central Bucks School District is the fourth largest school district in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and is also the fastest growing school district in the state.  Dr. Laws, Central Bucks School District Superintendent, has been selected as Superintendent of the Year in Pennsylvania.

Mr. Stack thanked the Board members for submitting their committee preference forms.  He announced Mrs. Butville, Mr. Dengler and Mr. Mecleary will continue to serve on the Technical School Board.  The Board will be advised of the other committee assignments in the near future.  If there are any preferences regarding chairperson positions, Board members are to advise Mr. Stack.  Otherwise, Mr. Stack will assume the current committee chairpersons want to continue in their current positions.

Mr. Stack reminded the Board members that the Technical School Dinner Meeting will be held on December 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Mr. Stack noted currently two Board members (Dr. Frank and Mr. Stack) are scheduled to attend the National School Boards Association Conference, which will be held in San Diego.  Mrs. Butville indicated she is interested in attending the conference.  Mr. Schoenstadt stated he would not object to three Board members attending the conference.  Conference reservations must be made by the end of the month.

Mrs. Butville welcomed Dr. Bowman back only one week after having knee surgery.  Dr. Bowman thanked everyone for their cards and well wishes.

Mr. Eccles moved the meeting be adjourned and Mrs. Butville seconded the motion.  The Board unanimously approved the motion.  Mr. Stack adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol A. Calvello
Board Secretary