CALL TO ORDER: Mr. DiGuiseppe called the meeting to order, and led everyone in the Salute to the Flag.

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1 BOARD (Present) Ralph DiGuiseppe, III President Steve Cullen Member Mary Jane Paglione Vice-President John D Angelo Member Joseph Saxton Treasurer Beverly Kalinowski Member William Salerno, Esq. Solicitor Jeff Paleafico Member Note: Mr. Tosti s resignation was accepted at the June 6 meeting, and his replacement will be appointed tonight. BOARD (Absent) David Chichilitti Mary Antonelli OTHERS (Present) Broadus W. Davis, Ed.D. Joseph T. Roe Thomas Shaffer Rosemary Parmigiani Teachers (1) Reporter (2) Residents (15) Member Board Secretary Superintendent Business Manager Secondary Principal Elementary/Middle School Principal OTHERS (Absent) The Bristol Borough School Directors held a public meeting on at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Administrative Offices and Educational Complex, 1776 Farragut Avenue, Bristol, PA. CALL TO ORDER: Mr. DiGuiseppe called the meeting to order, and led everyone in the Salute to the Flag. AGENDA APPROVAL: On a motion by Mr. Paleafico, seconded by Mrs. Kalinowski, the board unanimously approved the complete agenda including the addendum as presented. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Salerno reported that the board met earlier in executive session to discuss personnel issues that will be presented for approval tonight 1

2 STUDENT DELEGATES Will return in September. REPORTS Principals Reports: Mr. Shaffer reported a successful graduation with $846,000 distributed in grants and scholarships to the graduates. Ms. Parmigiani deferred to Mr. Esposito since she was absent due to a recent knee replacement. Mr. Esposito shared end-of-year events. He thanked the elementary/middle school staff for the planning and supporting all the events relative to the programs and special ceremonies. Superintendent s Report: Dr. Davis will serve as President of the Bucks County Superintendents for the school year. The superintendents will be addressing the following legislative issues: special education funding, alternative ways of certification, and added stimulus funds. Board President Report Mr. DiGuiseppe stated that the demolition has begun and the deadline for completion is September 6, The board plans to entertain proposals from engineers to finish the site to create additional and more appropriate drop-offs for students. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None I.U. Board, Beverly Kalinowski reported that she did not attend the meeting due to our graduation. However, she shared an important highlight of the IU Report: The Intermediate Unit was recently awarded a Act 183 Grant from PDE for instructional technology, hardware and professional development in the amount of $357,000. ROUTINE MONTHLY BUSINESS: On a motion by Mr. Paleafico, seconded by Mr. Cullen, the board unanimously approved. a) The minutes of May 13 & 20, b) The list of bills for June 2010 c) The Treasurer s report for May

3 NEW BUSINESS: On a motion by Mrs. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. Paleafico, the board unanimously approved the Final Budget for the fiscal year in the amount of $21,370,000. Comment: Mr. DiGuiseppe commended the board budget committee, district administration and especially the business manager on the work to cut costs for the taxpayers of Bristol Borough. Initially, the increase would be 29 mills or $476,000 per average household. This year s increase is 18 mills or a $ increase and that includes the 16 mills carried over from last year. Technically, the millage increased by 2 mills ($33.00) relative to the 16 mills deficit carried over from last year. Again, he thanked those involved who worked together to make cuts that would not effect the students or the educational environment, and at the same time keeping in mind the taxpayers of Bristol Borough. The audience responded with a round of applause. On a motion by Mrs. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. Saxton, the board unanimously approved a resolution to levy real estate tax at the rate of $13.80 per hundred dollars of assessment (138 mills). On a motion by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Mrs. Kalinowski, the board unanimously approved to re-enact a resolution to levy: Real Estate Transfer Tax: 1% Amusement Tax: 10% Occupation Privilege Tax: $10.00 On a motion by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Cullen, the board unanimously approved a Homestead Rebate Resolution. Comment: Mr. Roe explained that for the past three years the district has been getting additional money due to gambling licenses. This year, the district will get approximately $497,000 to be distributed over 1855 homesteads that would be equal to about $ that will show as a credit on the school district real estate tax bill. On a motion by Mrs. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. Paleafico, the board unanimously approved the attached list of Budget Transfers for the fiscal year. On a motion by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Cullen, the board unanimously approved the list of the attached change orders relative to the new elementary/middle school. On a motion by Mrs. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. Saxton, the board unanimously approved the attached identifying positions to be furloughed and programs to be partially eliminated, effective the school year. Comment: Mr. DiGuiseppe explained the positions/programs to be eliminated are secondary math, secondary social studies and wood shop. 3

4 On a motion by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Cullen, the board unanimously approved permission for $152, to be taken from the Capital Reserve Fund to pay Sargent Enterprises, Inc. for the demolition of the old Snyder-Girotti School. This will be the first payment of the $462,000 contract. On a motion by Mrs. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. Cullen, the board unanimously approved the Middle School Summer Program: July 6, 2010 through August 5, 2010 Monday through Thursday from 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. (EPA funding no district funds.). On a motion by Mrs. Paglione, seconded by Mr. Cullen, the board unanimously approved the following medical personnel for the school year: Paul Ravin, DDS, School Dentist $ James Daniels, DDS, School Dentist $ Vincent LaRosa, MD, School Physician Employee Examinations $35.00 Working Papers $10.00 Athletic Examinations $10.00 On a motion by Mrs. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. Saxton, the board unanimously approved a contract with NovaCare for athletic training services as per the following: $37, $38, $39, On a motion by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Mrs. Kalinowski, the board unanimously approved the Intermediate Unit #22 contracted special education costs for the school year in the amount of $703,448. PERSONNEL On a motion by Mrs. Paglione, seconded by Mrs. Kalinowski, the board unanimously approved with regret the retirement resignation of Deborah Fine, Secondary Social Studies Teacher, effective the end of the school year. Mrs. Fine has served the Bristol Borough School District for the past 28 years. Comments: Indicating that he did not know Mrs. Fine personally, Mr. DiGuiseppe acknowledged Mrs. Fine excellent reputation and thanked her for her service to the students of the Bristol Borough School District. The audience responded with a round of applause. Mrs. Paglione commented that Mrs. Fine taught her children and she was exceptional. On a motion by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Cullen, the board unanimously approved the following applicants (recommended by district administration and the athletic director) to vacant supplemental positions for the school year as per the Master Agreement. 4

5 Base: BBEA $3,800 Non BBEA $3,200 Michael Crossan Elementary/Middle School Athletic Faculty Manager 60% Michael Collins Junior High Football 60% Doug Braun Asst. Junior High Football 45% Michael Crossan Junior Varsity Hockey 40% Elyce Rickerl Junior High Hockey 35% Scott Brown Asst. Varsity Wrestling 40% Robert Moyer Junior High Wrestling 35% Peter DeLuca Boys' JV Basketball 65% Savanah Tosti 8th Grade Boys' BB 35% Terry Dougherty Junior Varsity Baseball 40% Robert Moyer Junior High Baseball 40% JoAnn Mazzocchi Assistant Track 40% Peter Roberts Bowling 40% Mercedes Rodriquez Girls' JV Basketball 65% Nicole Blisko 8th Grade Girls' BB 35% David Chichilitti Junior Varsity Softball 40% Willie Rodriquez Junior High Softball 40% Jennifer Moyer JV Cheerleading 40% Ebony Lovelace Jr High Cheerleading 15% On a motion by Mrs. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. Cullen, the board unanimously approved the appointment of David Tyrell as a volunteer assistant in the high school varsity basketball program. On a motion by Mrs. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. Cullen, the board unanimously approved to accept with regret the retirement resignation of Rosemary Parmigiani, Elementary/Middle School Principal, effective September 1, 2010 Comments: Mrs. Kalinowski publicly thanked Rosie for her hard work and complimented her for being the shepherd who brought the new school to fruition. Mrs. Paglione thanked Rosie for her service to the Bristol Borough School District. Mr. DiGuiseppe acknowledged Rosie as well and wished her much luck. He concluded by stating that Miss Parmigiani has left her legacy on the Bristol Borough School District. The audience responded with a round of applause. 5

6 Board Appointment On a motion by Mrs. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. Saxton, the board unanimously approved the appointment of John Doyle to the board vacancy. Mr. DiGuiseppe recognized Mr. Doyle and stated that the necessary arrangements would be made for him to take the oath of office. He also thanked other interested parties and urged them to continue their interest in the district. INFORMATION: Referring to a previous meeting regarding discussion of Borough citizens getting involved and voicing their concerns about tax increases, Mr. Saxton distributed contact information for our state representative and state senator. He urged everyone to follow through because it does make a difference when such contacts are made by constituents..i.u. REPRESENTATIVE: - Will return in September. The next public meeting will be advertised. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted by: Joseph T. Roe Board Secretary 6