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The
Neshaminy Board of School Directors met in public session on December 2,
2002, in the Board Room at
Maple Point Middle School. The following persons were in attendance:
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BOARD MEMBERS:
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ADMINISTRATORS:
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Mr.
Steven Schoenstadt, President
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Mr.
P. Howard Wilson
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Mrs.
June Bostwick, Vice President
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Dr.
Raymond Boccuti
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Mrs.
Yvonne Butville
Ms. Carol Drioli
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Mr.
Richard Eccles
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SOLICITOR: Robert
R. Fleck, Esquire
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Mrs.
Kimberly Jowett
Mr. Michael Soifer
Dr. William Spitz
Mr. Edward Stack
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Kristina S. Wiercinski, Esquire
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SECRETARY:
Mrs. Anita E. Walls
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OTHERS:
Approximately 7 persons from the
public, staff and press
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Call to Order
Mr.
Schoenstadt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr.
Schoenstadt requested those in attendance join in the salute to the flag.
Public Comment
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.
Schoenstadt requested nominations be presented for Temporary President for
the reorganization of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors.
Ms. Drioli nominated herself as temporary President and Mr.
Schoenstadt seconded the nomination.
There were no other nominations.
Mr. Schoenstadt moved that the nominations for Temporary President
of the Neshaminy Board of School Directors be closed.
Ms. Drioli acted as Temporary President.
Election
of President –
Ms. Drioli requested nominations be presented for President of the
Neshaminy Board of School Directors.
Mr. Schoenstadt nominated Mrs. Bostwick and Mr. Stack seconded the
nomination. There were no
other nominations for President. Mrs. Butville moved the nominations for President of the
Neshaminy Board of School Directors be closed and Dr. Spitz seconded the
motion. The Board
approved the motion to close nominations with nine ayes.
Mrs. Bostwick was elected President of the Neshaminy Board of
School Directors with eight ayes and one nay (Mr. Eccles.)
Election
of Vice-President –
Mrs. Bostwick requested nominations be presented for Vice President of the
Neshaminy Board of School Directors.
Dr. Spitz nominated Mrs. Jowett and Ms. Drioli seconded the
nomination. There were no
other nominations for Vice-President.
Mr. Soifer moved the nominations for Vice President of the
Neshaminy Board of School Directors be closed and Mrs. Butville seconded
the motion. The
Board approved the motion to close nominations with nine ayes.
Mrs. Jowett was elected Vice President of the Neshaminy Board of
School Directors with eight ayes and one nay (Mr. Eccles.)
Motion:
Appointment of Solicitor
Mrs.
Bostwick presented the following motion:
WHEREAS, the School
Board Policy #100 requires during the month of December
that
the Board of School Directors appoint a solicitor for a one-year term.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Neshaminy Board of School Directors
reappoint
the law firm of Robert R. Fleck, Esquire as Solicitor of the Neshaminy
School
District
in accordance with its fee letter dated November 27, 2002.
Upon
motion made by Mrs. Bostwick and seconded by Ms. Drioli, the Board of
School Directors approved the motion by a vote of seven ayes, one nay (Mr.
Eccles) and one abstention (Mr. Stack.)
Motion:
Approval of Board Meeting Calendar
Mrs.
Jowett presented the following motion:
WHEREAS, the Board of
School Directors must adopt and publish a schedule of Public
Meetings
for 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the attached 2003 School Board Meeting
Calendar
be adopted by the Neshaminy Board of School Directors.
Mrs.
Butville noted that the Work Sessions will be starting at 7:00 p.m. and
the regular public meetings start at 8:00 p.m.
Mr.
Stack suggested that adjustments could be made to the meetings in June
2003 regarding the budget adoption.
Upon
motion made by Mrs. Jowett and seconded by Mrs. Butville, the Board of
School Directors approved the motion by a vote of nine ayes and zero nays.
Public
Comment
No public comment.
Correspondence
No correspondence.
Board Comment
Mr.
Stack thanked Mr. Schoenstadt for his service as President of the School
Board. Dr. Spitz
congratulated Mrs. Bostwick and Mrs. Jowett on their new positions, and
Dr. Spitz felt confident that they would make a good team with many
accomplishments taking place.
Mrs.
Bostwick stated that she looked forward to the upcoming year and making a
positive impact for the children. The
work on the board is a labor of love for the students of this district and
this community.
Mrs.
Bostwick requested all board members to return their choices for committee
positions.
Dr.
Spitz inquired how would committee members be notified of their committee
assignments. Mrs. Bostwick
stated that all members would receive a call and a letter.
Adjournment
Mr.
Schoenstadt moved the meeting be adjourned and Mr. Stack seconded the
motion. The Board unanimously
approved the motion. Mrs.
Bostwick adjourned the meeting at 7:l0 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Anita
E. Walls
Board
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