School Board Meeting Highlights
1-20-15
Agenda:
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All motions were approved.
Workshop Meeting
Kernsville 5th grade students Jackson Berman and Sophia Cincera led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. They are pictured above with Principal Michael Gehringer.
2015-16 General Fund Budget Update
John Vignone, Director of Business Administration, gave a 2015-16 Budget update. Please click here to view it.
Business Meeting
PHS Driver's Education teacher Debra Andreoli was recognized for spearheading the Celebrate My Drive campaign to the District. PHS was recognized for being in the top 100 schools in the nation for safe driving pledges, culminating with a $25,000 national grant from State Farm insurance. With upwards of 1,000 drivers at PHS, this campaign was important on many levels as it reinforced our community's commitment to safe driving practices. Ms. Andreoli spoke about the campaign as being a wonderful, whole school effort. One of the biggest things that they will be doing with the grant will be to bring in the PA DUI Safety Bug to the school this April. They will be raffling off driving positions. Chris Heron from ESPN will be doing a motivational school-wide assembly, 16 iPad will be purchased for classroom use, and paint and supplies will be purchased to personalize PHS hallways with motivational quotes. Ms. Andreoli is pictured above holding her certificate of achievement.
The Board of School Directors adopted a Resolution pursuant to Section 311(d) (1) of Act 1 of 2006 certifying that the Board will not increase any School District tax for fiscal year July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 at a rate that exceeds the School District’s index of 1.9% as calculated by the Department of Education for 2015-16. Read the full Resolution here.
Roundtable
Lisa Adams mentioned that the next CAC meeting will be on February 19, 2015 and will focus on the role of the School Psychologist at 7 PM in the Admin Center Board Room.
Mr. Bold mentioned that the new Governor was inducted today with high hopes for his support of public education.
Mr. Bold mentioned that the Foundation will be meeting this Tuesday and will be approving 2015 Alumni Wall of Honor Inductees.
Everyone welcomed Lori and congratulated her on her appointment as the new Director of Food Services. Click here for the full press release.
Mr. Sniscak recognized the wealth of talent on the agenda who have announced their retirements noting that it is bitter sweet as it is difficult to replace experienced team members. Everyone wished them well with congratulations.
The names of those who submitted their retirement are:
a. Margaret A. Clark, speech & language pathologist at Parkland High School, is retiring after 30 years of service in education, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
b. Debra A. Charles, learning support teacher at Kernsville Elementary School, is retiring after 21 years of service in education, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
c. Linda G. Davis, learning support teacher at Schnecksville Elementary School, is retiring after 24 years of service in education, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
d. Barbara J. Harper, learning support teacher at Kernsville Elementary School, is retiring after 24 years of service in education, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
e. Cory S. Hausman, fifth grade teacher at Schnecksville Elementary School, is retiring after 23 years of service in education, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
f. Carla B. Holdridge, science teacher at Orefield Middle School, is retiring after 19 years of service in education, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
g. Scott J. Levan, health and physical education teacher at Parkland High School, is retiring after 35 years of service in education, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
h. Dolores P. MacNair, fifth grade teacher at Kernsville Elementary School, is retiring after 28 years of service in education, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
i. Donna J. Pfost, family and consumer science teacher at Springhouse Middle School, is retiring after 22 years of service in education, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
j. Debra H. Topp, family and consumer science teacher and department chairperson at Parkland High School, is retiring after 33 years of service in education, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
k. Leota Kay Huntsinger, DRP/Title I aide at Kernsville Elementary School, is retiring after 13 years of service in education, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
l. Pamela S. Fenstermacher, part-time teaching assistant at Cetronia Elementary School, effective December 23, 2014.
m. Maria N. Buss, paraprofessional at Cetronia Elementary School, is retiring after 16 years of service in education, effective January 31, 2015.
n. Robert E. Conlon, full-time hall monitor at Parkland High School, is retiring after 20 years of service, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
o. Linda J. Burkhardt, full-day vehicle driver, is retiring after 17 years of service, effective January 9, 2015.