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The
Neshaminy Board of School Directors met in public session on July 2, 2002,
in the Board Room of the
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.
Yvonne Butville
Mr. Harry Dengler, Jr.
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Dr.
Raymond Boccuti
Mr. Harry Jones
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Ms.
Carol Drioli*
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Mr.
Bruce Wyatt
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Mrs.
Kimberly Jowett
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George
Mecleary, Jr., Esq.
Dr. William Spitz
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BOARD MEMBERS NOT
PRESENT:
Mrs. June Bostwick
Mr.
Richard Eccles
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SOLICITOR:
Robert
R. Fleck, Esquire
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SECRETARY:
Mrs. Anita Walls
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OTHERS:
Approximately 2 persons from the public, staff and press
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Arrived at 3:15
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Call to Order
– Mr. Schoenstadt called the
meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance-
Mr. Schoenstadt requested those in attendance join in the salute to
the flag.
Announcements
- Mr. Wilson advised Board members that in their packets were the
estimated costs of a total and complete renovation of the high school.
Mr. Wilson advised that this renovation would not accommodate the 9th
grade moving to the high school, but it does provide an idea what it would
take to bring the school into the 21st century.
Mr.
Wilson further advised Board members regarding funds from the State.
Mr. Wilson advised that the Board would need to reconvene a meeting
later this month to re-open the budget.
Mr. Wilson stated that the Solicitor attempted to obtain the bill
that was passed to review the wording; however, it was not yet available
at this time. The district
will have the following options:
l.
Issue a credit to taxpayers
2.
Use the funds toward the debt service
3.
Reinstate programs that may have been eliminated.
Mr.
Wilson advised that nothing official has been received from Harrisburg
regarding the amount to be received by the district.
Mr.
Schoenstadt commented that the tax bills have already been sent to
taxpayers and taxes have already started to be collected.
Mr. Schoenstadt stated that it appeared that only one viable option
was available, and that would be to pay down the debt.
The other option would be to recall all the tax bills, which would
cost an excessive amount of money.
Dr.
Spitz inquired whether it would be possible to issue a credit to
taxpayers. Dr. Spitz felt it should be considered refunding the money to
taxpayers.
Mr.
Schoenstadt stated that it would need to be researched to see what the
costs would be in order to refund money to the taxpayers, and what savings
the taxpayer would be able to see. Mr.
Schoenstadt further stated that some of the funds are not direct subsidy
refunds; however, they would be for transportation and special education.
Mr.
Schoenstadt advised the Board that written notification has been received
from George Mecleary, Jr., Esquire, that effective July 15, 2002, he would
resign his position on the Neshaminy School Board.
Mr. Schoenstadt thanked Mr. Mecleary for his service to the
Neshaminy School District and his continuous efforts towards better
education.
The
Administration will advertise for the position of a new Board member.
Public
Comment – No public comment.
Certified and Support
Personnel Actions
– Mr. Wilson presented the
following for approval:
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Elections – Certified
Personnel
Mr.
Wilson advised that sixty applicants applied for the Assistant Principal
position at the High School. Two
levels of interviews took place.
The first level consisted of Mr. Marotto, Mr. Wyatt and Mr. Jones,
and the second level consisted of Mr. Collins, Dr. Boccuti and Mr.
Paradise. It was
the clear recommendation by both committees to recommend Mr. Alexander
Menio, Jr. Mr. Menio has been a high school principal for twelve years.
The past three years he acted as principal for Milton High School
and has been totally responsible for the mastering scheduling in that
building. Mr. Wilson advised
that Mr. Menio is very competent, articulate and comes from a very strong
academic background. Mr.
Menio would be a perfect compliment to the district.
Mr. Wilson advised the Board that it is without any reservation
that the administration recommends Mr. Menio for the Assistant Principal
position at the high school.
Dr.
Spitz inquired what exactly would be Mr. Menio’s job description aside
from scheduling. Mr. Wilson
requested Mr. Jones to obtain the new job description for the position and
distribute it to the Board members.
Dr.
Boccuti advised that Mr. Menio is very impressive, will be very well
received at the high school and will be a great asset to the
administrative team at Neshaminy.
Mr.
Wilson recommended the approval of the Certified Personnel Report as
presented.
Mr.
Dengler moved the Certified Personnel Report be approved.
Mrs. Butville seconded the motion.
The
Board voted to approve the Certified Personnel Report by a vote of seven
ayes and zero nays.
Other
Board Business – No other business.
Mrs.
Butville moved the meeting be adjourned and Mr. Mecleary seconded the
motion. The Board approved
the motion with seven ayes. Mr.
Schoenstadt adjourned the meeting at 3:20 p.m.
Respectively submitted,
Anita E. Walls
Board
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