The Neshaminy Board of School Directors met in public session on November 28, 2000 at the Hoover Elementary School.  
The following persons were in attendance:

Prior to the meeting, the Hoover Elementary School Band, under the direction of Mr. Russell, and the Hoover Elementary School String Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Krelove, performed several selections.

Call to Order - Mr. Stack called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.

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

Announcement - Mr. Stack announced the Hoover School students’ artwork was on display in the school hallways.

Student Report - No report was presented.

Board Recognition - Mr. Paradise announced Mr. William Snow, Facilities Department employee, has been presented with the 2000 ESP Member of the Year Award.  He explained there are 24,000 educational support staff statewide.  Mr. Snow was nominated to be the first and only Educational Support Person of the Year for the state of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Paradise briefly reviewed Mr. Snow’s background.  Mr. Snow was employed by the School District in 1990.  He has been instrumental in all types of jobs throughout the District.  In receiving the award, he is particularly acknowledged for all his work associated with Hurricane Floyd.  Mr. Snow devoted an enormous number of holidays, weekends and vacation time to help rebuild houses that were damaged by Hurricane Floyd.  Mr. Paradise stated Neshaminy is extremely proud to recognize Mr. Snow as the Educational Support Person of the Year for Pennsylvania.

Ms. Drioli stated the School Board is very pleased and proud of Mr. Snow’s accomplishment.  Ms. Drioli acknowledged Mr. Snow’s family members and members of the Neshaminy family present at the meeting.  She noted Mr. Snow is indicative of the employees in the Neshaminy School District.  On behalf of the School Board, Ms. Drioli congratulated Mr. Snow on receiving the ESP Member of the Year Award.

Mr. Connolly, Educational Support Personnel Division Vice President, thanked the Board for recognizing Mr. Snow’s receipt of such a prestigious award.  In Dr. Bowman’s absence, Mr. Connolly read the letter Dr. Bowman submitted to the ESP Awards Committee recommending Mr. Snow for the award (see attachment I).  The letter outlined Mr. Snow’s unselfish giving to families in need during their personal crisis and his demonstration of quality and excellence on a daily basis.

In recognition of Mr. Snow receiving the ESP Member of the Year Award, Mr. Paradise presented a Certification of Special Recognition to Mr. Snow.

Public Comment - There was a three minute time limit per speaker.  Mr. Pacheco, Middletown Township, noted at the April Board Meeting Mr. Marucci pledged to donate his state property tax rebate check to the School District and challenged District residents to also donate their rebate checks to the School District.  Mr. Pacheco explained he was responding to Mr. Marucci’s challenge and presented his $100 state property tax rebate check to the School Board.  Mr. Stack thanked Mr. Pacheco and explained the check will be given to the Neshaminy Education Foundation.

Mr. Stack thanked the Hoover School PTO for providing refreshments at the meeting.  In order to allow everyone an opportunity to enjoy the refreshments provided by the PTO, Mr. Stack recessed the meeting at 8:20 p.m.  Mr. Stack reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m.  Mr. Stack explained Dr. Bowman was absent from the meeting due to knee surgery.  He is recuperating at home and is doing well.

Approval of Minutes - Dr. Frank moved the minutes of the October 24, 2000 Public Meeting be approved and Mr. Eccles seconded the motion.  The Board approved the minutes with eight ayes.

Treasurer’s Report - Mr. Farmer presented for approval the October 31, 2000 Treasurer’s Report, subject to audit.  Mr. Eccles moved the Treasurer’s Report be approved, subject to audit.  Ms. Drioli seconded the motion.  The Treasurer’s Report was approved with eight ayes, subject to audit.

Approval of Bills for Payment, Investments, Budget Transfers and Exonerations of Personal and Per Capita Taxes - Mr. Paradise presented the following for approval:

·         October 2000 bills for payment

·         Three investments

·         Budget Transfer Report No. 01-02 (working copy) with six transactions and subtransactions

·         October personal and per capita tax exonerations totaling 386 exonerations.

Dr. Frank moved the bills for payment, three investments, Budget Transfer Report No. 01-02 (working copy) and October exonerations of personal and per capita taxes be approved and Mrs. Butville seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with eight ayes.

Certified and Support Personnel Action - Mr. Jones presented the following for approval:

·         Elections - Certified Personnel

·         Resignations and Leaves of Absence - Certified Personnel

·         Requests for Decertification - Certified Personnel

·         Elections and Changes of Classification - Support Personnel

·         Resignations and Leaves of Absence - Support Personnel

Personnel information appears on pages H-1 through H-7.

Mr. Mecleary moved the certified and support personnel actions be approved and Ms. Drioli seconded the motion.  The Board approved the certified and support personnel actions with eight ayes.

Extra-Curricular Staff and Salaries - Mr. Jones presented for approval the 2000-2001 Extra-Curricular Staff and Salaries Report dated November 28, 2000.  The total expenditures are $16,264.  The report includes positions at the Maple Point and Neshaminy Middle Schools.  The positions and salaries are as per the negotiated contract.

Mr. Eccles moved the Extra-Curricular Staff and Salaries Report dated November 28, 2000 be approved and Dr. Frank seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with eight ayes.

Motion:  Acceptance of 1999-2000 Audit Report

Ms. Drioli presented the following motion:

WHEREAS, the audit for the Neshaminy School District for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000, has been prepared by Hege Kramer Connell Murphy & Goldkamp, P.C., Certified Public Accountants.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000, as prepared by Hege Kramer Connell Murphy & Goldkamp, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, be accepted in accordance with Section 24-2408 of the School Code.

Mr. Eccles seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with eight ayes.

Other Board Business - Dr. Frank thanked the Hoover School PTO for providing the refreshments at the meeting.

Correspondence - There was no correspondence.

Board Comment - Mrs. Bostwick thanked Mr. Pacheco for donating his state property tax rebate check to the Neshaminy Education Foundation.  She stated the donations to the Neshaminy Education Foundation really help a lot of teachers all year long.  Ms. Drioli stated she was touched by the gesture.  She said it is more than people need to do.  She thanked Mr. Pacheco and Mr. Marucci for their donations.

Mr. Stack announced the Enrollment/Facilities Study Committee will meet on November 29, Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Offices, Maple Point Middle School.  The meeting is open to the public.  He noted the committee plans to present its recommendations to the Board in January or February.

Mr. Eccles moved the meeting be adjourned and Mrs. Butville seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with eight ayes.  Mr. Stack adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol A. Calvello
Board Secretary