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Council Rock School District

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Newtown, Pennsylvania

Thursday, August 15, 2013

MINUTES – Public Meeting of the Board of School Directors

I. Call to Order – Mrs. Wendi Thomas, President presided over the public monthly meeting of the Council

Rock Board of School Directors. She convened the meeting 7:34 p.m. at the Chancellor Center, 30 N. Chancellor

Street, Newtown, PA. The meeting was recorded by the Council Rock School District but was not broadcast “live”

in all five municipalities until approximately 8:35. The following individuals were present:

School Board Mrs. Wendi Thomas, President

Mrs. Kyle McKessy, Vice President (arrived 8:10)

Mr. Richard Abramson, Esquire

Dr. Paul Anagnostakos (absent)

Mr. Robert Donnelly

Dr. Bill Foster

Mr. Jerold Grupp

Mrs. Bernadette Heenan

Mrs. Patricia C. Vaccaro-Sexton

Mark J. Klein, Esquire, Superintendent

Donna Heverly, Acting Board Secretary

Derek J. Reid, Esquire, Solicitor

Staff: Mr. Barry Desko, Director of Secondary Education

Dr. Charles Lambert, Director of Special Services

Mr. Robert Reinhart, Director of Business Affairs & Board Treasurer

Ms. N. Christine Trioli, Director of Human Resources

Mr. Doug Taylor, Supervisor of Operations

II. Routine Actions

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Secretary Heverly called the roll call and it was reported all board members

were present except Dr. Paul Anagnostakos who absent due to vacation.

Superintendent’s Report

Mr. Klein announced the next two board meetings: August 29th

and September 19th

. Grades K-6, 7, and 9 report to

school on September 3rd

while all remaining students report September 4th

. September 5th

and 6th

are holidays and

all schools will be closed.

Mr. Klein apologized to the public concerning the HAC website and thanked everyone for their patience while

eSchoolPlus partners with SunGard and Microsoft to resolve the issues. Mr. Desko, at Mr. Klein’s request, ex-

plained he spoke with the president of SunGard and the problem appears to be part of a connection that relates to

Microsoft. Microsoft is working with SunGard on this issue and it is not a Council Rock issue. Mr. Desko contin-

ued to clarify that every resource is being used by SunGard to get the problem resolved. The website will be updat-

ed and global connect messages will be sent once the system is back in operation.

Mr. Klein concluded parents needing information concerning school placements, bus stops, etc. should be able to

retrieve this information once the system is operational hopefully by the middle of the week. Information on ele-

mentary classroom assignments were due out today and parents can contact the school office if necessary. Middle

school assignments would not be posted until August 19th

. Bus assignments are now posted on HAC although it

remains to be changed. Parents should review the bus stops in the beginning of the school year to make sure there

are no changes.

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Public Comment

No public comment.

III. Presentation

ACHIEVE- Dr. Lambert

Dr. Lambert presented information on the ACHIEVE program, a new program starting in the Special Edu-

cation Department consisting of young adults ages of 18-21 years old. Dr. Lambert introduced Alyssa

Marton, Becky O’Hara, John Englehardt, and Kelly Dougherty.

Mrs. Marton resumed by informing how Chapter 14 services in Pennsylvania drives the support services

for the 18 – 21 year olds receiving additional services from Council Rock. Students will receive the skills

they need for post education and employment areas. The program will provide services the students need to

receive the skills to succeed.

Mrs. O’Hara explained the goals are job specific and skill specific training skills. Council Rock will seek

and communicate with community partners in the district to help prepare the student so that they may be-

come workers within the community. Worker skills, soft skills would be important in the performance of a

job such as being flexible, a problem solver, being positive or a team player. There will be a need to bring

exposure to the ACHIEVE program by reaching out to the Council Rock community. Mrs. O’Hara would

like to see the participants have a lifelong exposure they could bring to the community.

Mr. Engelhardt stated there will a teacher, two teaching assistants, and two one-on-one assistants involved

in the classroom. Specific training will be in functional academics and life skills which would take place at

Sloan Center. The skills obtained should help to build a solid resume and employment.

Dr. Lambert concluded with the financial details of the program. The department will be shifting a teach-

ing position not adding a position. Teacher assistants are requested for the program. Alyssa Marton ob-

tained a grant from Community Partnership Foundation for $15,000.00. Dr. Lambert stated eight children

will be part of the program next year. He expresses his desire to begin the program at an earlier age to pro-

vide more of a vocational skills opportunity for children. Dr. Lambert concluded he will return to share

more information and eventually obtain approval from the board to expand the program.

Various discussions took place such as cost of the program, IEP obligations under state law, an estimate of

25 students per year who qualify, and types of different options out there for the young adults. Mr. Klein

thanked Mrs. Heenan for her involvement and concern for the program.

Occupation Tax Referendum – Mr. Reinhart

Mr. Reinhart displayed a link to the Council Rock website on the Occupational Tax Referendum. There are

basically two items: A question/answer narrative and a calculator. Mr. Reinhart indicated if there are addi-

tional questions please email [email protected] . The question will be directed to Mr. Klein or Mr.

Reinhart. Mr. Reinhart proceeded to go through the steps of the calculator with a sample calculation show-

ing savings based on the referendum. Mr. Grupp suggested the per Capita Tax deduction be removed in the

examples provided since the Board has not yet voted on removing the tax.

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

July 18, 2013 Public Hearing / Regular Meeting

B. Approval of Special Services Contracts – Dr. Lambert

Bancroft NeuroHealth – Tuition and Residential Placement

METC – Tuition Placement MW

http://www.crsd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=35305

mailto:[email protected]

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The Council for Southeast PA, Inc. – Student Assistance Teams

C. Approval of Check Registry

D. Approval of:

General Fund Bills… $5,031,501.80

General Fund Payroll… $1,679,838.34

Capital Reserve – Bond Issue… $7,963.60

Capital Projects $2,091,088.95

Self Insurance Fund $3,007.07

Student Activities Fund $59,457.12

E. Additions, deletions, changes, exonerations and refunds to

various tax duplicates.

Mrs. Sexton motioned, seconded by Mrs. Heenan approved by unanimous consent Items A through E of the Consent

Agenda, as contained in the Attachments to the Agenda, subject to audit, and solicitor’s review.

V

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Items for Board Approval

1. Personnel Actions – Ms. Trioli

The Human Resources Department requests that the attached Personnel recommendations be approved as presented. All

candidates are, in the judgment of the administration, qualified for the position for which they are being recommended.

COUNCIL ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

PERSONNEL ACTIONS

August 15, 2013

A. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

A. Resignations No Actions Recommended

B. Retirements " "

C. Sabbatical Leave of Absence " "

D. Unpaid Leave of Absence " "

E. Assignment/Classification Change " "

F. Appointments " "

B. PROFESSIONAL STAFF

A. Resignations No Actions Recommended

B. Retirements

1. Name: Stephen Downs

Position: Elementary Teacher, Newtown Elementary

Effective: June 20, 2013

C. Sabbatical Leave of Absence No Actions Recommended

D. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Name: Kristen Gudusky

Position: Teacher, Newtown Elementary School

Reason: FMLA-Unpaid Leave of Absence – Maternity &

Uncompensated Leave of Absence

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Effective: September 3, 2013 – February 12, 2014

2. Name: Jenna Moral

Position: Special Education Teacher, Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Reason: FMLA-Unpaid Leave of Absence-Maternity& Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 27, 2013 – June 30, 2014

3. Name: Megan Mohl

Position: Teacher, Richboro Middle School

Reason: FMLA-Unpaid Leave of Absence – Maternity &

Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 27, 2013 – June 30, 2014

4. Name: Lisa Weiss

Position: Librarian, Wrightstown Elementary School

Reason: .5 Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August, 27, 2013 – June 30, 2014

E. Compensated Leave of Absence No Actions Recommended

F. Assignment/Classification Change

1. Name: Andrea Cole

From: .8 Art Teacher

To: 1.0 Art Teacher

Compensation: Step 7.5; M+30; $92,685 per year

Status: .8 Professional Employee/.2 FTS

Reason: Retirement (.2 Reinstein)

Effective: August 27, 2013

2. Name: Kathleen Garvey

From: 1.0 Family & Consumer Science Teacher

To: .7 Family & Consumer Science Teacher

Status: Professional Employee

Step 6; B+12; $46,348 per year

Reason: Decreased enrollment


3. Name: Erin Prozzillo

From: Special Education Teacher, Holland Elementary

To: Math Specialist

Location: .5 Wrightstown & .5 Rolling Hills Elementary Schools

Status: Professional Employee

Compensation: Step 11; M+30; $106,934

Reason: New Position

Effective Date: August 27, 2013

4. Name: Matthew McGovern

From: .8 Social Studies Teacher

To: 1.0 Social Studies Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: .8 TPE / .2 FTS

Compensation: Step 2; B+30; $59, 787.00

Reason: Increase in staffing

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5. Name: Robert Tyrrell

From: .5 Emotional Support Teacher

To: 1.0 Emotional Support Teacher

Status: Full Time Substitute

Compensation: Step 0, B+0; $44,248 per year

Reason: Employee Transfer (Kohler)


6. Name: Laurie M. Zila

From: Counselor, Sloan School

To: Counselor, CARES, Newtown Middle School

Compensation: Step 3, M+30, $74,848 per year



G. Assignment Ended No Actions Recommended

H. Appointments

1. Name: Sabrina Baker

Education: University of Delaware, B.S. Elementary & Special Education

John Hopkins University, M.S., Severe Disabilities

Experience: Intensive Needs Teacher, Grades 1-5, Carl Sandberg Learning Center, Montgomery

Public School, Rockville, Maryland, 2008-Present

Certification: Instructional I: Elementary & Special Education

Position: Autistic Support Teacher

Location: Richboro Elementary School


Compensation: Step 0; M+12; $59,735, per year.

Reason: Transfer (VanKurken)


2. Name: Lori Bagnick

Education: University of Scranton, B.A., Communications

Marywood University, M.A., Counseling

West Chester University, Secondary Certification, Counselor

Experience: Guidance Counselor, Long Term Substitute, William Tennent High School, Centen-

nial School District, 11/12-6/13

Guidance Counselor, Long Term Substitute, Central Bucks High School East, 10/11-

6/12

Guidance Counselor, Long Term Substitute, Central Bucks High School West, 1/11-

6/11

Student Assistance Consultant, Bucks County Council on Alcohol & Drug Depend-

ence, 10/08-1/11

Certification: Educational Specialist I: Secondary Counselor

Position: CARES Coordinator

Location: Council Rock High School North


Compensation: Step 0, M+24; $64,160 per year (Prorated)

Reason: Employee Leave (Wargo)


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3. Name: Daniel Bartleson

Education: Bloomsburg University, B.S., Education;

Dual Major: Elementary and Special Education

Gratz College, M.A., Education

Experience: BCIU Special Education Teacher, September 2010 – Present

BCIU Extended School Year Teacher, June 2010-Present

Council Rock High School South, Assistant Volleyball Coach,

August 2012 – Present

Certification: Instructional I: Elementary, Special Education

Position: 1.0 Special Education Teacher



Compensation: Step 0; M+0; $55,311.00 per year

Reason: Vacancy due to staff transfer to North


4. Name: Jennifer Kirkpatrick Bertagni

Education: Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Elementary Education

Holy Family University, M.S, Special Education

Experience: Elementary Teacher, Juniata Park Academy & Ziegler School, School District of

Philadelphia, 8/09- Present

Math Teacher, Southern Junior High, Wilson School District

3/09-6/09

Math/Science Teacher, Middletown Adventure Learning Center, Youth Service Al-

ternative, 12/07-3/09

Certification: Instructional I: Elementary, Middle Level Math, Middle Level Science, Special Edu-

cation N-12




Compensation: Step 0; M+6; $57,524.00 per year

Reason: Resignation (Keddie)


5. Name: Lauren Bradley

Education: Pennsylvania State University, B.A., Psychology

Holy Family University, M.S., Counseling Psychology

Experience: Intern, Council Rock High School North, 9/11-6/12

Certification: Educational Specialist I: Secondary Counselor

Position: 1.0 Secondary Counselor



Compensation: Step 0, M+30; $66,373 per year

Reason: Employee Leave (Trupkovich)


6. Name: Rose Birkhead

Education: St. Joseph’s University, B.S. Elementary & Special Education

Gwynedd-Mercy College, M.S. Reading

Experience: Basic Skills Teacher & Language Arts Facilitator, Delair Elementary School,

Pennsauken School District, 6/11-6/13

Special Education Teacher & Reading Specialist &

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Academic Coach, Pennsauken High School, Pennsauken

School District, 8/10-6/11

Self-contained Teacher, Evergreen Avenue Elementary

School, Woodbury School District, 8/08-6/09

Teacher (Computer, Math, Reading Specialist), Holicong

Middle School, Central Bucks School District, 8/02-6/08

Certification: Instructional II: Elementary, Middle Level Math, Special Education, Reading Spe-

cialist

Position: 1.0 Reading Specialist

Location: Holland Middle School



Reason: Retirement (Sides)


7. Name: Joseph P. Carl, Jr.

Education: University of Delaware, B.A. Political Science, Minor Spanish

Chestnut Hill College, Teacher Certification Program, Spanish

Experience: Spanish Teacher (long term substitute), North Penn School District, 11/12-6/13

Spanish Teacher, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary

Division, 2002-2011

Certification: Instructional I: Spanish K-12

Position: 1.0 Spanish Teacher




Reason: Employee Leave (Huber)


8. Name: Michael J. Catalano

Education: Tyler School of Art, Temple University, B.A., Fine Arts (Painting & Teacher Certifi-

cation)

Experience: Long Term Substitute Art Teacher, Maureen M. Welch Elementary School, Council

Rock School District, 3/13-6/13

Per Diem Substitute, Council Rock School District, 9/12-

Present

Certification: Instructional I, Art K-12

Position: .6 Art Teacher

Location: Hillcrest Elementary School



Reason: Retirement (Reinstein)


9. Name: William D’Arcy

Education: Temple University, B.S., Criminal Justice

St. Joseph’s University, M.S., Criminal Justice Administration

Arcadia University, Teacher Certification Program

Experience: Social Studies Teacher, Upper Dublin High School, Upper Dublin School District,

2010-2013

Upper Dublin Township Police Department, Sergeant, 1981-2011

Certification: Instructional I: Social Studies

Position: Social Studies Teacher


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Compensation: Step 0; M+30; $66,373.00

Reason: Retirement (Myers)


10. Name: Kristine Fernandez

Education: University of Scranton, B.S., Elementary Education

Holy Family University, M.S., Special Education

Experience: Learning Support English Teacher, Pennsbury High School, Pennsbury School Dis-

trict, 8/2012 – 6/2013

Council Rock School District, 7th

& 8th

Grade Learning Support Full Time Substitute,

8/10-6/12

Certification: Instructional I: Elementary, Special Education, Middle Level Math, Middle Level

Citizenship, Middle Level English, English 7-12

Position: Special Education Teacher,


Compensation: Step 1, M+12, $61,268.00 per year

Reason: Employee Leave (McCauley)


11. Name: Amanda Gensbauer

Education: Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Special Education

Experience: Hillcrest Elementary School, 5th

Grade Learning Support SubstituteTeacher, April –

June 2013

Hillcrest Elementary School, Teacher Assistant, Life Skills,

January 2012 – April 2013

Council Rock School District, Per Diem Substitute,

March 2011 – January 2012

Bensalem High School, Bensalem School District, Part-time Emotional Support

Teacher, February-June 2010

Certification: Instructional I: Special Education, English 7-12

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Newtown Elementary School



Reason: Employee Leave (Bonilla)


12. Name: Morgan Heryla

Education: Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Kinesiology & Physical & Health Education

Experience: Long Term Substitute Teacher, Pennwood Middle School, 3/13-5/13

Assistant Varsity Softball Coach, Pennsbury High School

West, 12/12-2/13

Varsity Field Hockey Coach, Holland Middle School, 9/12

11/12

JV Softball Coach, Council Rock High School North, 3/12-

5/12

Long Term Substitute, Holland Middle School, 8/11-11/12

Certification: Instructional I: Health & Physical Education

Position: 1.0 Health & Physical Education Teacher

Location: Newtown Middle School


Compensation: Step 0; B+0; $44,248.00 per year

Reason: Retirement (Peterson)


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13. Name: Kerri Ann Jasinnas

Education: Pennsylvania State University, B.A., English, Spanish, Minor in International Studies

Experience: Student Teacher, Council Rock High School South, 8/12-12/12

Certification: Instructional I: Spanish & English

Position: 1.0 Spanish Teacher




Reason: Retirement (Sullivan)


14. Name: Justin Kapusta

Education: Temple University, B.S., Biology

Holy Family University, M.S., Secondary Education, Biology

St. Joseph’s University, M.S., Instructional Technology

Experience: Long Term Substitute Teacher, Council Rock High School South, 3/13-6/13

Student Teacher, Council Rock High School South, 8/12-

12/12

Certification: Instructional I: Biology, Chemistry, General Science

Position: 1.0 Chemistry Teacher




Reason: Employee Leave (Marsden)


15. Name: Bryan M. Knoblauch

Education: Bloomsburg University, B.S. Secondary Education/Citizenship

Bloomsburg University, B.A. History

Experience: Council Rock School District, Per Diem Substitute,

November 2012-present

Council Rock South High School, Student Teacher

Certification: Instructional I; Citizenship 7-12

Position: .4 Social Studies Teacher



Compensation: Step 0; B+0; $17,699.20 (Prorated)

Reason: Employee Leave (Gerhauser)


16. Name: Priyanka Koul

Education: Montclair State University, B.S., Molecular Biology

Drexel University, M.S., Teaching & Curriculum

Experience: Math & Physics Teacher, Young Women Leadership School at Rhodes, 9/10- 6/13

Certification: Instructional I, Math & Biology

Position: 1.0 Biology Teacher




Reason: Resignation (Perkins)


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17. Name: Katelyn Marx

Education: The College of New Jersey, B.S., Early Childhood Education and Psychology

Holy Family University, M.S. Education/Reading Specialist

Certification

Experience: Teacher Assistant, Newtown Elementary School, Spring 2012

Long Term Substitute Teacher, Newtown Elementary School,

Council Rock School District, 11/11-1/12

Certification: Instructional I: Elementary and Special Education

Position: .5 Kindergarten Teacher

Location: Churchville Elementary School


Compensation: Step 0, B+30; $27,655.50 per year

Reason: Transfer (Bonneberger)


18. Name: Rachel McKee

Education: Susquehanna University, B.A. English

Villanova Univeristy, M.A. Education (Sept. 2013)

Experience: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins Publishing, July 2012-February 2013

Susquehanna University Admissions Office, December 2010 – May 2012

Pennfield Middle School, North Penn School District, Student Teacher

Certification: Instructional I: English 7-12

Position: 1.0 English Teacher

Location: Richboro Middle School



Reason: Employee Leave (Donmoyer)


19. Name: Melissa Miguelez

Education: Tyler School of Art, Temple University, B.A., Art Education & Art History

Experience: Teacher’s Assistant, The Malvern School, 1/13-Present

Student Teacher, Sol Feinstone Elementary School, Fall 2012

Certification: Instructional I: Art K-12




Compensation: Step 0, B+0; $35,398.40 per year

Reason: Retirement (Eichelberger)


20. Name: Nicholas Schmoyer

Education: Bloomsburg University, B.S., Elementary Education

Experience: Council Rock School District, Successful Students Summer

Program (Grades 5-7), July 2012

Council Rock School District, Long Term Subsbtitute,

Churchville Elementary School, January 2012 – March 2012

Council Rock School District; Central Bucks School District,

Per Diem Substitute Teacher, August 2011 – present

Certification: Instructional I: Elementary K-6

Position: 1.0 Elementary Teacher

Location: Maureen M. Welch Elementary School

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Reason: New section


21. Name: Tammi J. Schulman

Education: American University, B.A., Psychology

West Chester University, M.S., Education

Experience: School Counselor, Pennell Elementary School, South Philadelphia High School,

Abraham Lincoln High School, School District of Philadelphia, 2/10-6/12

Per Diem Substitute, Wilson Southern Junior High School &

North Penn High School, 9/09-1/10

Counselor, American School of Milan, 9/08-6/09

Certification: Instructional I: Secondary School Counselor

Position: 1.0 Secondary Counselor



Compensation: Step 0; M+24; $64,160 per year

Reason: Employee Leave (Nicholl)


22. Name: Laura Silks

Education: Lycoming College, B.A., Mathematics

Experience: 5th

Grade Mathematics Teacher, Public School of Robeson County

Certification: Instructional I: Elementary

Position: .5 Math Specialist/.2 Humanities Teacher

Location: Hillcrest Elementary School & Sol Feinstone Elementary School


Compensation: Step 0, B+0, $30,973 per year



23. Name: Sarah Spadafora

Education: University of Maryland, B.A., Modern Language & Linguistics (French)

Experience: French Teacher, Seton Keough High School, 2009-2013

Assistant Director of Admissions, Seton Keough High School, 2009-2013

Certification: Instructional I French

Position: .4 French Teacher




Reason: Transfer (Ramon-Bobst)


24. Name: Jennifer Sroba

Education: Ursinus College, B.S., Mathematics

Experience: Student Teacher, North Penn High School, 8/12-11/2012

Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach, Council Rock High

School North, 11-12- Present

Certification: Instructional I: Math (pending)

Position: .4 Math Teacher




Reason: Employee Leave (Cardamone .2/ Diglia .2)


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25. Name: Leslie Tobish

Education: Temple University, B.S., Elementary Education & Special Education

Experience: Student Teacher, Goodnoe Elementary School 2011

Per Diem Substitute Teacher, Hopewell Valley Regional School District, 2009-2013

Certification: Instructional I: Elementary & Special Education

Position: .5 Special Education Teacher



Compensation: Step 0, B+12, $24,336.50 per year

Reason: Employee Transfer (Finnegan .2) and .3 Open Position

Full Time Substitutes Continuing Employment

1. Name: Colleen Marie Carney


.3 Professional Employee/.5 Full Time Substitute

Location: Council Rock High School North,

Compensation: Step 0, M+30, $66,373 (prorated) per year

Reason: Increase in enrollment


2. Name: Brian Chambers

Position: 1.0 Math Teacher

Location: Richboro Middle School



Reason: Retirement (Walther)


3. Name: Jennifer Dunleavy

Position: .5 Special Education Teacher

Location: Sol Feinstone Elementary School





4. Name: Jennifer Frawley

Position: Elementary Teacher




Reason: Resgination (Downs)


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5. Name: Hillary Gendler



Status: .8 Full Time Substitute/.2 Full Time Substitute


Reason: Retirement (Schmieg)


6. Name: Melissa Lynch

Position: .5 Kindergarten



Compensation: Step 1.7, M+12; $31,740.00 per year

Reason: Transfer (McFillin)


7. Name: Andrea Mangold


Location: Holland Elementary School



Reason: Employee Transfer (Prozzillo)


8. Name: Lauren McCusker

Position: 1.0 Kindergarten Teacher

Location: Goodnoe Elementary School



Reason: Open Position


9. Name: Jason Niemiec





Reason: Employee Leave (Diglia)


10. Name: Colette Paprocki

Position: .8 Learning Support Teacher




Reason: Employee Leave (.6 Oberman)

Retirement (.2 Lyng)


11. Name: Julie Peloso




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Compensation: Step 0, B+30; $55,310 per year (Prorated)

Reason: Employee Leave (Gudusky)


12. Name: Hannah Pressman


Location: Richboro Elementary School



Reason: Employee Leave (Carey)


13. Name: Kristen Rhodes


Location: Churchville Elementary School


Compensation: Step 1, M+12; $61,268.00

Reason: Employee Transfer (Weiss)


14. Name: Carrie Rinehimer





Reason: Employee Leave (Moral)


15. Name: Alyse Sciolla


Location: Rolling Hills Elementary School


Compensation: Step 1, M+30; $68,075

Reason: Employee Leave (Kaeser)


16 Name: Cory Beth Scott

Position: Elementary Counselor

Location: .6 Richboro Elementary & .4 Rolling Hills Elementary School





17. Name: Sabrina Smith

Position: .6 English Teacher



Compensation: Step 0, B+12; $29,203.80

Reason: Employee Leave (Young .4) & .2 New Staffing


18. Name: David Zimmerman


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Locations: Council Rock High School South



Reason: Employee Transfer (Naroff)


C. SUPPORT STAFF

A. Resignations

1. Name: Sushila Peri

Position: Teacher Assistant,. Emotional Support


Effective: June 19, 2013

B. Retirements No Actions Recommended

C. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Name: John Engelhardt

Position: Teacher Assistant, CRHS-North

Reason: Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective Date: September 3, 2013

2. Name: Amanda Gensbauer

Position: Teacher Assistant, Hillcrest Elementary

School



3. Name: Gina Lane

Position: Teacher Assistant, Council Rock High School South



4. Name: Julie Peloso

Position: Teacher Assistant, Goodnoe Elementary School



D. Assignment Ended No Actions Recommended

E. Assignment/Classification Change

1. Name: Amanda Cherkin

Education: Pennsylvania State University, BA, Public Relations

Arcadia University, MA, Education

Certification: Instructional I, Elementary & Special Education

From: Teacher Assistant

To: .5 Emotional Support Teacher



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Reason: Transfer (Tyrrell)


2. Name: John Engelhardt

Education: Temple University, BS, Sport & Recreation Management

Holy Family University, MED, Elementary & Special Education

Certification: Instructional I, Elementary & Special Education

From: Teacher Assistant, Council Rock High School North

To: 1.0 Special Education Teacher

Location: ACHIEVE Program


Compensation: Step 0, M; $55,311 per year

Reason: New position


3. Name: Janice McLaughlin

From: Teacher Assistant, Council Rock High School North

To: Class II Clerk Typist


Compensation: Step 10; $18.43 hr.

Reason: Employee Transfer (Lesher)


4. Name: Melanie O’Brien

From: Recess Aide, Richboro Elementary School

To: Teacher Assistant-Emotional Support


Compensation: Step 3; $19.93 hr.

Reason: Resignation (Minissale)


F. Appointments

1.. Name: Jacquelyn Cooke

Position: Class II Clerical Aide


Status: Regular Full Time Support Staff

Compensation: $16.30 per hour/7 hrs. per day/182 days per year

Reason: Reassignment of Staff Member (N. Hall)


3. Name: Kristen Koseski

Position: Cafeteria/Recess Aide


Status: Substitute

Compensaton: $15.06 per hour/7 hrs. per day/182 days per year

Reason: Employee Leave (Delacourt)


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4. Name: Timothy Robinson

Position: Bus Monitor

Status: Regular Full Time Support Staff

Compensation: $17.39 per hour/7hrs per day/182 days per year

Reason: New position


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IV. Authorization for New Position

1. Position: 1:1 Teacher Assistant

Location: Hillcrest Elementary School

Work Year: 10 Months

Work Day: 7 Hours per Day

Pay Rate: $19.93 per hour


Reason: New Student Needs

2. Positions: 2 Teacher Assistants

Location: ACHIEVE Program



Pay Rate: $19.93 per hour


Reason: New Program

3. Position: Teacher Assistant




Pay Rate: $19.93 per Hour


Reason: Previous temporary position that needs to be made

permanent based on needs of student with an IEP.

4. Position: Staff Nurse 1:1




Pay Rate: $27.09 per Hour


Reason: New Student Needs

Mr. Donnelly motioned, seconded by Mrs. Heenan. Mr. Grupp noted there should be one resignation and one retirement in place

of two resignations listed on the personnel actions. The motion was approved by unanimous consent to the Personnel Actions as

contained in the Attachment to this Agenda.

2. Approval of the Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. Agreement – Ms. Trioli

The Administration recommends the approval of a one-year Agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services to act as the

school district's consultant for employee benefit management. Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. is recommended after

an extensive Request for Proposal and selection process. The cost for these services have been reduced from

$148,104 to $107,748.

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Ms. Trioli reported a RFP process began in May for the search of a Benefits Consulting Service. Mr. Klein, Ms.

Trioli, and Mr. Reinhart decided to invite representatives from the education and support groups to observe and lis-

ten to each vendor for a presentation. Ms.Trioli stated Gallagher Benefit Services stood out from the others in the

proposal and presentation to the group. Currently a new team of professionals are assigned to Council Rock to pro-

vide the tools needed that may have been lacking in past performance. Gallagher Benefits has also reduced pricing

and commissions in the proposed contract. Ms. Trioli introduced Gallagher Benefit’s Account Manager- Kristin

Kotz and Regional President- Tom Belmont, who were present at the meeting. Ms. Trioli feels confident the reor-

ganization of the Human Resource Department and the new Gallagher Benefit Services Team together can become

proactive instead of reactive and plan for the future of the expected changes anticipated in benefits. Mr. Klein de-

scribed how Ms. Trioli was able to reorganize the Human Resource Department due to retirements. The descrip-

tions of positions were changed and new hires were made to fit the abilities and expertise in the areas needed. Mr.

Klein suggested to Ms. Trioli to provide in the near future an update and introduce the Human Resource Team to the

Board.

Mrs. Heenan motioned, seconded by Mr. Donnelly approved by unanimous consent the Agreement between Council

Rock School District and Gallagher Benefit Services for employee benefit consulting for a period of one year according to

the terms of the attached Agreement, subject to audit and solicitor's review.

3. Approval of Bids – Mr. Reinhart

Bid #13-42 Smart Boards, Projectors, & Smart Response PE 32 Systems and Accessories

Mr. Foster indicated approval for PE 32 Bid #13-42 stated below should be Items 1,2,4, and 7. Mr. Reinhart commented the

smart boards are replacements needed. Items rejected are a result of better pricing through the PEPPM contract.

Mr. Grupp motioned, seconded by Mr. Donnelly with a roll call vote taken for unanimous approval for the following items:

To reject Items 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10 of the 2013-2014 Smart Boards, Projectors, & Smart Response PE 32 Bid #13-42. These items

will be purchased through the PEPPM contract at lower unit costs than the pricing received on this bid.

To award the 2013-2014 Smart Boards, Projectors, & Smart Response PE 32 Bid #13-42 Items #3, 11a, and 11b to SDF

Professional Computers Inc. at a total cost not to exceed $6,437.77, subject to audit.

To award the 2013-2014 Smart Boards, Projectors, & Smart Response PE 32 Bid #13-42 Items #, 2, 4, and 7 to Xerox Audio

Visual Solutions in an amount of $14,906.60, subject to audit.

4. Approval of Information Sharing Agreement – Mr. Reinhart

The Administration recommends approval of the Information Sharing Agreement allowing the Pennsylvania Department of

Revenue to share income tax information with the earned income tax collector, Keystone Collections Group. Mr. Reinhart

explained the contract requires to be signed each year and Keystone Collections Agency remits the $200.00 fee. It was noted

the information provided to Keystone is confidential.

Dr. Foster motioned, seconded by Mrs. Heenan approved by unanimous consent the Information Sharing Agreement

(Section 356) allowing the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue to share income tax information with the earned income

tax collector, Keystone Collections Group, under the terms as set forth in the Attachment to the Agenda.

5. Approval of Bids – Mr. Taylor

Bid #13-34 – Emergency Generator Inspection and Maintenance

http://www.crsd.org/Page/35234

http://www.crsd.org/Page/35180

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Description: 2013-2016 Generator inspection and repair services for sixteen (16) emergency generators located at different

facilities within CRSD (each school building and LSAC/NOC)

Vendor/Award: FM Generator, Inc. / $18,500.00

Mr. Taylor described the maintenance services to be provided as checking systems, coolant, and other parts

of system to make sure it is running properly. 2006 was the last year we received maintenance. Discussion

arose to clarify services and amounts as stated in contract.

Mr. Abramson motioned, seconded by Mr. Donnelly. Motion to add approval subject to solicitor review. A roll call vote then

taken for unanimous approval to award the 2013-2016 Emergency Generator Inspection and Maintenance Bid #13-34 to FM

Generator, Inc., at a total cost not to exceed $18,500.00, subject to audit and solicitor’s review.

VI. Solicitor’s report – Derek Reid, no report-minor activity between time periods.

VII. Public Comments

No Public Comment.

VIII. Board Comments

Mrs. Thomas- September 19th

will be next board meeting. Facilities and Finance to take place Wednesday,

August 21st.

Dr. Foster- Fund balance will be one subject of the next Finance meeting.

Mr. Grupp- Reported seeing a family planting at one of the elementary schools. The family was comple-

mented for enhancing the school’s appearance.

Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna Heverly, Acting Board Secretary

Council Rock Board of School Directors

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