The Neshaminy Board of School Directors met in public session on October 23, 2001 in the Board Room of the District Offices, Maple Point Middle School.  The following persons were in attendance:

Prior to the meeting, the Chanticleers, under the direction of Mr. Roy Nelson, sang several selections.

Call to Order � Dr. Bowman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.

National Anthem � The Chanticleers sang the National Anthem.

Announcements � Dr. Bowman announced due to being delayed at the airport, Mr. Stack would be late arriving at the meeting.

Student Report � Miss Foster and Miss Ziemer, student representatives, reported the following:

�      October 12 homecoming dance was a success.

�      At the October 13 homecoming football game, Neshaminy defeated Truman High School�s football team.  Various fund raising booths were set up around the football field.  Most of the organizations are donating the profits to the Twin Towers Fund.  The student council raised $100, which will be donated to the Twin Towers Fund.

�      Neshaminy High School hosted the SATs on October 13.

�     The football team�s record is 7 � 0.  The field hockey team is now moving on to the playoffs. 

�       The fashion show sponsored by the choir will be held on November 13, 7:00 p.m.

�      The National Honor Society GPA standard for juniors has been raised to 3.5.  The GPA standard for the class of 2004 will be 3.75.  It is felt the increased GPA standard is in keeping with the other local and national chapters.  The new GPA standard will provide a greater incentive for students.

�      The students are upset about the cancellation of all trips.

�      The students are pleased the high school facility voted no to Channel One.  Many students would have preferred to have had more of a say about the Channel One decision.

�       The first Powder Puff practice will be held on November 6.

�       SADD-SAVE hosted an impaired driving session, which provided the opportunity for students to drive a drunk driver simulation type car on a course in the back parking lot.

�      Recently, the Milken Family Foundation honored an extraordinary Neshaminy High School teacher, Mr. Hoy.  He received an outstanding teacher award and was presented with a $25,000 award.  Only approximately 120 teachers receive this prestigious honor in the country.

Board Recognition

The Endowment Wall – Prior to the Board Meeting, there was an endowment wall dedication ceremony. Mrs. Bostwick explained the endowment is a seed fund, which will grow and allow more projects to be funded in the schools.  The funds will be used to enrich Neshaminy’s educational programs.

2001 Lincoln Investment/Jerry Wycallis Award for Service to the Community and/or Profession

Mrs. Butville reported that on October 18 the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators awarded the 2001 Lincoln Investment/Jerry Wycallis Award for Service to the Community and/or Profession to Dr. Bowman.  She stated Dr. Bowman is very deserving of the award.  He is the most senior superintendent in this area and very involved in many community activities, which brings light onto Neshaminy also.  Mrs. Butville said she is very thankful for all that Dr. Bowman has done for Neshaminy and the community.  I am proud to present the 2001 Lincoln Investment/Jerry Wycallis Award for Service to the Community and/or Profession plaque to Dr. Bowman.

Dr. Bowman thanked Mrs. Butville for her kind remarks.  He said it was an honor to receive the award.  The award includes a $1,000 scholarship which can be made available to a professional organization.  Dr. Bowman announced the scholarship will be made available to the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center to help aspiring superintendents.  Dr. Bowman said the award is really an award for the Neshaminy School District and School Board for allowing him to become professionally involved in the superintendents organization and the many boards that he has had the opportunity to serve on as we worked to improve the quality of the total Neshaminy community.

Mr. Stack arrived at the meeting at 8:10 p.m.

Public Comment – There was a three minute time limit per speaker.  Ms. Gillies, Langhorne, thanked Dr. Bowman for being such a good role model.  Ms. Gillies requested the issue of Channel One be an agenda item for discussion at the next Board Meeting.  She stated since October, Channel One has been broadcast in the middle schools’ homerooms.  It is a 12 minute news and commercial broadcast to grades 6 through 9 students.  She stated the program is so controversial that the Neshaminy High School staff voted no to a Channel One Pilot Program.  She said she was very surprised that the students would be seeing more television in school.  Music of Marilyn Manson and rapper Sisqo were included in the program.  Also a picture of Marilyn Mason was shown on the program.  She noted there is controversy surrounding Marilyn Mason. 

Ms. Gillies explained three mouse clicks from the Channel One Web Site propels you into a hard pornography site.  The site does not allow you to browse back.  She noted the Channel One broadcast encourages children to visit its Web Site.  Viewing the October 19 Channel One broadcast convinced her it was her duty to voice her concerns to the Board.  During that show the word “anthrax” was mentioned seven times the first 90 seconds and was followed by Tom Ridge’s homeland security speech.  The speech statement about the number of people being tested for anthrax was taken out of context.  The next 90 seconds of the broadcast informed the students that residents of Afghanistan state United States troops are dropping bombs on Afghanistan homes and hospitals.  The Pentagon has not confirmed these reports.  More photographs of bombs being dropped were shown.  Then a video clip was shown of bombs being dropped as if the bombs are being dropped purposely on Afghan neighborhoods.  The segment ended with the billing for another segment stating “coming up next when the economic times take a toll on your family.”

Ms. Gillies suggested the Board members view the broadcasts.  She felt there is more guns, violence and cerebral suggestions, besides the commercials, being shown on Channel One than could possibly be  shown on CNN in the same time span.  She expressed concern that it appears there are no restrictions on the producers as to what can be shown to the children, including anti-American sentiment and propaganda.  Ms. Gillies requested the names of the Board members who voted for the Channel One Program.  She requested a copy of the Channel One contract with the Neshaminy Middle and Poquessing Middle Schools.  She said before instituting the program, was a financial analysis conducted on the program?  She stated the Channel One viewing time per student equates to a full week of school, which is a lot of taxpayer money being forfeited for this slot.  Time is money. 

Mr. Flesher, Langhorne, explained he is the father of a sixth grader who has concerns about the content of the Channel One Program.  He pointed out the high school staff recently voted down instituting the program in the high school.  He felt a reassessment of the District’s relationship with the Channel One company is in order.  He inquired if there could be a dialogue between the middle school parents, teachers and Board regarding the Channel One Program.  Mr. Flesher submitted a letter to the Board members outlining his concerns (see attachment I). 

Mr. Gillies, Langhorne, explained his daughter is in sixth grade.  He referred to the Channel One Program and said violence being shown on television is not appropriate for any of the children, ages 11 to 15.  He said images of war are not appropriate for children.  The long lasting affects that will occur are not known.

Mr. Gillies explained he discussed the issue with Dr. Daggett, Neshaminy Middle School principal, and they both agreed that no one could have known the United States would be in the middle of a war at this time.  Who would ever think that the battle lines would be here in our country through bioterrorism.   He felt the war issue is not something that should be done in an open forum, but something that should be done in the home through caring parents.

Mr. Gillies said the Channel One company is a capitalist.  The company generates revenue by trying to sell media to other companies.  He noted Afghanistan fighters are currently pointing weapons at the television crews and these are long lasting images with the children.  He felt right now the Channel One Program is not appropriate for the middle school students.  He urged the Board, as a responsible elected body, to carefully review the Channel One Program and take immediate action.  He also urged the Board to review what is happening in today’s environment as to how we are living as a society.

Ms. Hix, Happy Days Learning Center, requested the Board continue to provide transportation to the Happy Days Learning Center for the ten Tawanka kindergarten students who attend the center after school.  Due to past practice, at the time of registration the parents of these children believed transportation would be provided after school to the Happy Days Learning Center.  Now the parents are facing a crisis, which the Happy Days Learning Center is not able to resolve for them.  She pointed out the various adjustments students have to make when being changed to new surroundings.  She noted if the Tawanka School is closed, the students would have to make another adjustment next year.  She said currently, we are living in a time of two parent incomes and single parent families.  Day care is a reality. 

Ms. Hix stated she understands the District providing transportation for the Happy Days Learning Center may cause conflict for the District with other child care centers.  Transportation is an issue that the Board will need to address in the future for other child care centers.  The suggestion that children attend a family day care home in their neighborhood is not a possibility.  These children have nowhere to go.  A family day care home is considered a home business, which is illegal in the township.  She urged the Board to continue bus transportation to the Happy Days Learning Center for the Tawanka School kindergarten students for the remainder of this school year. 

Ms. Albright, Oakford, thanked the Board members who attended the October 10 Tawanka Home and School Meeting.  Ms. Albright felt the risks far outweigh the benefits of closing the Tawanka School.  She questioned whether the reputation of a great school district will suffer for the benefit of a small tax savings.  She noted the Board has explained if the Tawanka School is closed and an alternative school opened in its place, there will be a tax savings of $1,200,000 per year.  This will only serve to help limit future tax increases.  There is the perception that residents will receive a tax break, but they really will not.  The view point that there is a need to close a school and create a District alternative school in its place sounds like a benefit.  The District can save money as well as do something it thinks it can do better.  The Tawanka community perceives this as a risk.  The neighborhood children will be uprooted for the agenda of a school that will not be an asset to the Tawanka community. 

Ms. Albright stated it has been many years since the District was faced with the decision whether to open or close a school.  In the interim, the School District has enjoyed a strong, solid reputation.  Each and every time a school was opened or closed the reputation of the District took a hit.  Many residents were left unsatisfied that the children could be so easily uprooted and jostled around.  If the Tawanka School is to be closed, she questioned if the District’s reputation will stay solid.  She stated providing stability and a sense of belonging are some of her core beliefs in raising her own children.  Although change is a necessary part of growing up, stability is much more important.  If children are to be uprooted, there needs to be a good reason for doing so.  Many children today only find stability and a sense of belonging in their schools.  Parents leave more and more responsibility for the care and well being of their children on the shoulders of schools.  She said can we risk uprooting the children for the sake of $1,200,000 a year?  Ms. Albright submitted a petition opposing the closing of the Tawanka School containing 442 signatures.

Ms. Lanhan, Trevose, thanked those Board members who attended the October 10 meeting at the Tawanka School.  Many parents have expressed appreciation for the Board members answering their questions.  She said we all agree change is good and without it our world would be stagnant.  People react differently to change.  She felt the Board views the Tawanka community members’ comments over the last few months as  resistance to change.  Although it may be true in some cases, it is not in others.  Ms. Lanhan said personally she embraces change.  It provides opportunities to learn and grow.  She noted whether a school is closed or not, the elementary schools will be redistricted to even out the student enrollment.  She noted as a result of redistricting, her children will most likely attend the Lower Southampton Elementary School.  This is not an issue, because all of the schools are excellent. 

Ms. Lanhan explained after viewing the big picture of the impact of a decision to close a school, she has an uneasy feeling as to where the Neshaminy School District is headed in the future.  She pointed out Neshaminy’s esteemed Superintendent, after 15 years, is retiring at the end of the school year.  His experience and professionalism are just a few of his qualities that will be missed.  The new Superintendent, who is being groomed for the position, will bring with him many attributes.  With such a major change occurring, do we really want to throw the redistricting of all elementary schools and the opening of a new District alternative school in the mix?  Although the goal is for a smooth transition, there will undoubtedly be snags with redistricting alone and without the addition of the new alternative school.  The alternative school will require a lot of attention and difficult decisions throughout the first years of operation.  Who will be the principal of the alternative school?  Who will decide what credentials and character traits this candidate should have?  In closing the Tawanka School, the Board will be closing its history.  Only to possibly reopen it in eight or nine years, as history has shown, when enrollment numbers increase again.  What condition will the school be in after years of use as an alternative school?  How much will need to be spent in cosmetic upgrades to get the school back to the beautiful building it is today?  She pointed out the approximately 50 students who walk to the Tawanka School will be forced to stand on Brownsville Road and wait for a school bus.  Since the Tawanka School will no longer be an elementary school, these students will no longer have the benefit of the school zone flashing lights. 

Ms. Lanhan said in the past, she has heard it said the School Board does not want to hear from the teachers, because it would be self-serving of them.  She stated in today’s society, a number of students seek educational and emotional guidance, which they may not be receiving at home, from their teachers.  She felt the teachers’ concerns about the school closing issue and the impact the decision will have on the students is extremely important and should be considered.  She questioned over the next five years if $4,800,000 or the potential lessening of tax increases is worth all this uncertainty.  Do we really need the money that badly?  Considering all the changes happening inside and outside of the District, what is the benefit of making these changes this year?

Ms. Knauth, Feasterville resident and District employee, thanked the Board members who attended the October 10 meeting at the Tawanka School.  She said she has been proud to say as an employee and past parent of Neshaminy students that Neshaminy puts children first.  Because of how unstable we are now living in the world, she asked the Board to consider putting the children first.  Put over 350 children first before the almighty dollar.  Allow the Tawanka students to stay in their community school and not be bused further to school.  The children are safe and secure in the Tawanka School.  Due to the events of September 11, this is not the time to close a school.  She asked the Board before making its final decision to ask if it is putting the children of Tawanka first. 

Ms. Schmidt, Vice President of Neshaminy Federation of Teachers, explained two weeks ago one of her eighth grade students began her essay with the attention getting phrase “The attack of September 11 has changed Americans forever.”  Ms. Schmidt noted since September 11, everyone has gathered at their own small communities to find comfort.  Some of us have gathered with families, others with friends and others with co-workers.  The elementary children gathered and found comfort with their teachers in their small community school.  The Tawanka parents felt comfort in knowing their children were in a small, community school close to home.  The Board’s decision to close a school will come at a cost, feelings of comfort and security.  Of course, the children of Tawanka would be safe in any one of the Neshaminy schools.  But no one can replace the feeling of being close to home in your community school.  She stated the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers urges the Board to achieve the 80 percent school capacity goal by closing the 18 modular classrooms, and not by closing a small community school.  The modulars themselves present a security issue, which has been discussed many times.  Now more than ever Americans are willing to fund programs that will make communities feel secure.  Closing an elementary school is not the path the rest of the country is taking. 

Mr. Dunkley, Levittown resident and representative of Neshaminy Federation of Teachers, stated the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers has articulated to the Board on several prior occasions a number of concerns about closing a school.  Among the concerns are the expected financial savings.  He referred to a comment made earlier in the meeting about Neshaminy teachers speaking to the school closure issue.  He said he agreed the teachers’ opinions should be heard and not necessarily because the teachers are concerned about potential loss of jobs.  In fact, there is evidence that closing a school will only enable the District to save money in so far as its operating cost.  The approximate 350 Tawanka students will have to be disbursed throughout the District.  Most, if not all, of their teachers will follow the students.  In all likelihood, there will not be a savings due to the elimination of jobs. 

Mr. Dunkley referred to the controversial decision to reopen the Maple Point School and the belief that the cost to reopen the school was greater than the initial cost to build the school.  He said if financial issues are in part driving the school closure decision making process, consideration should be given to the possibility that at some point in time the demographics may prove to be such that it will be necessary to reopen the Tawanka School.  He urged the Board to consider financial costs that will be incurred as a result of reopening the Tawanka School.  If the school had to be reopened in the future, will the District realize a savings?  He urged the Board to consider the teachers’ input when making its final decision. 

Ms. Doster, Feasterville resident and Co-President of the Poquessing Middle School Music Boosters, inquired if there is a written policy regarding Neshaminy School District organizations needing District Office approval for any fund raisers held.  She said having it in writing will allow fully documenting the intention of the fund raiser and allow the administration to make an informed decision.  She said in order to get the students the tools they need to learn and grow, she needs formal direction. 

Mr. Edelman, Oakford, explained since the meeting with several Board members and administrators at the Tawanka School, he has spent over five hours discussing the proposed closing of the Tawanka School and the changing of the school to an alternative school.  He stated although he has met with administrators,  he still has not been advised of the criteria for student selection for attendance at the proposed alternative school or assured adequate security will be provided for his community.  He felt the administration should put the alternative school issue aside and spend all of its time addressing the way it can keep taxes from going tremendously higher. He expressed concern about the potential  bond issues to renovate District facilities being discussed and how they will affect taxpayers. 

Mr. Edelman said as the Vice President of the Neshaminy Falls Improvement Association located in Oakford, he is greatly alarmed that an alternative school is being proposed for location in the Oakford community without the residents being contacted regarding their concerns as taxpaying members of the School District.  The Village of Oakford is one of the oldest communities in the School District and a neighborhood that is proud to support its elementary school, the Tawanka School.  He noted the amount of parental support at the school.  The Board’s closing of the school will be a tremendous disservice to the community.  He expressed disappointment that the Board members elected to represent the Oakford community are not looking out for the best interest of the Oakford community.  Mr. Edelman said the residents do not want an alternative school in their community or any other community in the Neshaminy School District.  He said 350 students are a lot more important than 56 alternative students. 

Ms. Winther, Langhorne, said why when taxes have been increased and not decreased, is there suddenly a financial need to close a school?  She questioned how it can be guaranteed there will continue to be declining enrollment.  She pointed out there is no way to determine who will move into the neighborhoods and if the children will attend public school.  She referred to the data regarding the birth rate at local hospitals, and pointed out many suburban women give birth in city hospitals.  She advised the Board in 1998 there were only five children at the bus stop on her block, including two kindergarten students.  In 2001 there are twelve children, not including kindergarten students, at the bus stop on her street.  On her block alone nine children will be attending the Tawanka School.  She questioned why there is suddenly a need to reduce costs for next year.  She referred to the saying “if it is not broken, don’t fix it” and said the Tawanka School was never in danger of breaking.  The Tawanka School community is not the path of least resistance.  She urged the Board to reconsider the issue and allow the Tawanka School to remain open. 

Ms. Winther explained she recently consulted with a licensed child psychologist, who was referred to her by the Neshaminy School District, in reference to the school closing issue.  The psychologist suggested the children are coming to the schools for safety and security outside of their homes.  Closing their school would rock that foundation.  It would not be in the best interest of the children at this time to close their school.  He suggested the Board may want to delay closing the school. 

Ms. Lynch, Oakford, explained two of her children have attended learning support classes in Neshaminy.  She explained her oldest child’s worst feeling about Neshaminy’s special education classes was riding the school bus and being separated from everyone.  She inquired what statistical studies were conducted when deciding it would be beneficial to children with different learning styles to be separated from their mainstream schools.  She explained she was interested in this information, because the alternative school may have a direct impact on her family and youngest child.  She stated she does not want the Tawanka School to close nor does she want an alternative school to be located in the Tawanka neighborhood.

Mr. Stack explained the Channel One Program was presented to the Educational Development Committee before it was approved for pilot purposes.  Mr. Stack recommended the Educational Development Committee review the Channel One Program.  Mr. Mecleary stated the committee will review the Channel One Program issue in November.

Mr. Stack stated it was his understanding Mr. Paradise had arranged to extend the bus transportation to the Happy Days Learning Center until October 31.  Ms. Drioli inquired if there was an existing bus stop near the Happy Days Learning Center.  Dr. Bowman explained there are no other alternatives.  The only options are to continue the current service or provide no transportation.  Ms. Drioli noted the bus service has been provided for a number of years and this is a sudden change for the Happy Days Learning Center.  She recommended consideration be given to further extending the period of time the bus service will be provided to the Happy Days Learning Center.  Mrs. Butville inquired how many of the Tawanka students would be transported to their homes if not to the day care center.  Are any of the students walkers?  Mrs. Butville indicated she concurred with Ms. Drioli’s recommendation that consideration be given to further extending the bus service for the day care center.  Mr. Stack recommended the transportation to the day care center be continued until a final determination is made.  The transportation issue will be an item for discussion at the November Work Session. 

Mr. Stack referred to comments presented earlier in the meeting regarding fund raising events, and requested Dr. Bowman research the issue.  Dr. Bowman will provide the Board with the fund raising information. 

Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Bowman explained the Milken Foundation recognizes outstanding teachers across America.  Mr. Hoy, Neshaminy High School chemistry teacher, was recently presented the Milken National Educator Award.

Dr. Bowman reported next week he will be traveling to Harrisburg with Dr. Frank to attend the Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony.  One of Neshaminy’s teachers, Frank Collins, is a finalist for the Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award. 

Dr. Bowman commended the Tawanka Elementary School parents for their work on the Tawanka School fair.  There was almost no cost at all for participation, because the focus of the fair was doing things for the children.  The Ferderbar School fair and Neshaminy High School homecoming events were very successful.  A significant amount of money was collected through various homecoming events, and the funds are being donated to the victims of the World Trade Center tragedy.

Approval of Minutes – Mr. Eccles moved the minutes of the September 25, 2001 Public Meeting be approved and Ms. Drioli seconded the motion.  The Board approved the minutes with seven ayes.

Approval of Treasurer’s Report – Dr. Bowman presented for approval the September 30, 2001 Treasurer’s Report, subject to audit.  Mrs. Butville moved the September 30, 2001 Treasurer’s Report be approved, subject to audit.  Ms. Drioli seconded the motion.  The Board approved the Treasurer’s Report with seven ayes, subject to audit.

Approval of Bills, Budget Transfers and Exoneration of Personal and Per Capita Tax – Dr. Bowman presented the following for approval:

·         Bills for payment for September 2001

·         Budget Transfer Report No. 02-01 (working copy), which includes seven transactions with subtransactions

·         Personal and per capita tax exonerations for September 2001 totaling 899 exonerations

Dr. Bowman noted budget transfer no. 6 and 7 involve funds being transferred from the budgetary reserve account for two priorities, i.e., improvements and renovations needed to build a video studio at the high school and completion of improvements and renovations for CAD labs in the Poquessing Middle School and Neshaminy Middle School. 

Dr. Frank moved the bills for payment, budget transfers and the September 2001 personal and per capita tax exonerations be approved.  Mr. Eccles seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with seven ayes.

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

·         Elections – Certified Staff

·         Leave of Absence – Certified Staff

·         Elections and Changes of Classification – Support Staff

·         Resignations and Leaves of Absence – Support Staff

The personnel information appears on pages H-1 through H-7 and addendum pages H-1a, H-4a and H-5a.  Dr. Bowman noted the Personnel Report includes one employee who has been called for military duty as a result of the current crisis.  The federal and state regulations are being addressed concerning those who have been called for military duty.  Mrs. Butville noted the individual on military leave is receiving letters from Neshaminy elementary students.

Mr. Eccles moved the certified and support personnel actions be approved and Dr. Frank seconded the motion.  The Board approved the personnel actions with seven ayes.

Extra-Curricular Staff and Salaries Report – Dr. Bowman presented for approval the 2001-2002 Extra-Curricular Staff and Salaries Report dated October 23, 2001.  The report includes six positions for the Neshaminy Middle School.

Mr. Eccles moved the Extra-Curricular Staff and Salaries Report dated October 23, 2001 be approved and Dr. Frank seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with seven ayes.

Motion:  American Education Week

Dr. Frank presented the following motion:

WHEREAS, public schools are the backbone of our democracy, providing young people with the tools they’ll need to maintain our nation’s precious values of freedom, civility and equality; and

WHEREAS, by equipping young Americans with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, public schools give them hope for, and access to, a productive future; and

WHEREAS, public education employees – be they custodians or teachers, bus drivers or librarians – work tirelessly to serve our children and communities with care and professionalism; and,

WHEREAS, public schools are community catalysts, bringing together adults and children, educators and volunteers, business leaders and elected officials in a common enterprise;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Neshaminy Board of School Directors hereby proclaims November 11-17, 2001, as the 80^th annual observance of American Education Week.

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

Federal Programs – No new information was reported.

Other Board Business – Ms. Drioli reported she attended the recent Poquessing Middle School Music Boosters Meeting.  She stated the Poquessing Middle School band, orchestra, etc. are using broken instruments.  The school’s sound system no longer works.  She questioned why the budget does not include $414 for a sound system.  She felt there are a number of inequities in the music program.  She said she wants the Poquessing Middle School to be competitive in the District’s music program.  She requested the Board review the issue. 

Dr. Bowman explained huge sums of money have been spent on the Poquessing Middle School’s music program the last several years.  The administration has not received a request concerning the sound system.  If a request was submitted for $414 for a sound system, the request would have been approved.  The administration needs to be advised of the music program’s needs.  Dr. Bowman said one of the best kept secrets in the School District is the Poquessing Middle School.  The staff is young, three to five years of experience, and full of enthusiasm. 

Mrs. Butville noted the Maple Point Middle School auditorium stage was recently refinished.  Parents have expressed a desire to keep the stage as nice as possible for as long as possible.  A number of various groups use the stage.  She inquired if there is a way to ensure the stage is not misused or abused.  Is a written policy needed to enforce monitoring the proper use of the stage?

Mr. Stack expressed concern about damage to the Maple Point stage floor resulting from placing the voting  machines on the stage.  He noted often several events are taking place at the Maple Point School on Election Day and parking becomes a conflict.  He requested the administration review having Election Day  voting take place in the cafeteria. 

Public Comment – No public comment was presented.

Board Comment – Mrs. Butville reported she attended the October 16-19 Pennsylvania School Boards Association Convention.  She provided the Board members with a copy of the white paper on cyber schools.  Additional informational material from the convention is available for review by the Board members.

Mr. Eccles explained he attended the Milken National Educator Award Ceremony in Gym 3 on October 18.  He said such an award makes you very proud to be a part of the Neshaminy community.  Mr. Eccles said Mr. Hoy is an outstanding individual and educator. Neshaminy has the best educators and administrators around.  None of this could have been accomplished without the support staff that goes along with it.

Ms. Drioli moved the meeting be adjourned and Mr. Eccles seconded the motion.  The Board approved the motion with seven ayes.  Mr. Stack adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol A. Calvello
Board Secretary

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