NEW CASTLE COUNTY VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING. September 26, :00 P.M.

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1 NEW CASTLE COUNTY VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. The following Board members were present for the School Board meeting, which was held at Hodgson Vocational Technical High School: John F. Lynch, Jr., President; Robert H. Strong, Vice President; John J. McMahon, Jr.; Yvette Santiago; and Mark Stellini. Arnetta McRae was absent. Victoria C. Gehrt, Superintendent, was also present. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Lynch called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR MR. RAY CHRISTIAN Mr. Lynch made a few remarks to honor Mr. Ray Christian who recently passed away. He had been a Board member from 1991 to 2010, and was a very dedicated Board member and made numerous contributions to the benefit of NCC Vo-Tech school district students, staff, and community. Mr. Lynch then asked everyone to stand and have a moment of silence in Mr. Christian s honor. COMMUNITY/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None REPORT / SECRETARY / SUPERINTENDENT Minutes A motion was made by Mr. McMahon and seconded by Mr. Stellini to dispense with the reading and to recommend approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday, August 22, The motion passed unanimously. Correspondence A letter from James Vivian of Yale University indicating that Nancy Rudolph (from Hodgson), a Yale National Fellow, participated in the Organizational Session and the Intensive Session of the Yale national seminars held at Yale. He also stated that Nancy has played a leading role in the Initiative as a national seminar coordinator. Mr. Vivian expressed his appreciation for the District s support of the Delaware Teachers Institute in New Castle County and interest in the Yale National Initiative to strengthen teaching in public schools. RECOGNITION OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS District World Skills Competition Team USA Presenter: Dr. Victoria Gehrt, Superintendent Ryan Spinden, Hodgson Graduate, Plumbing John (Jay) Huhn, Hodgson Graduate, HVAC Hodgson Maintenance/Custodial Staff and Retirees Presenter: Annemarie Linden, Principal Jim Clements, Custodial Foreman Don (Robert) Andrews, Custodian

2 Page 2 Project Lead the Way Trained Instructor Presenter: Paul Rabinovitch, Assistant Principal Lt. Commander John Lunsford, Academy of Manufacturing and Pre-Engineering PUBLIC PRESENTATION - Hodgson Hodgson Vo-Tech Maroon, Silver, and Green Highlighting our Green Technologies and Wetlands Presenter: Adrianne Quarles, Assistant Principal FINANCIAL REPORTS The motion was made by Mr. McMahon and seconded by Mr. Strong to approve the Financial Reports for August, subject to audit. The motion was carried unanimously. BIDS, QUOTATIONS, AND CHANGE ORDERS Bid Pack A (Re-bid) Mechanical & Bid Pack A General Trades Howard Renovation Project The Board reviewed Bid Pack A (Re-bid) Mechanical and Bid Pack A General Trades for the Howard Renovation Project. Bancroft Construction Company and Dr. Hale recommends that Bid Pack A Mechanical be awarded to the low bidder, Worth & Company, Inc. at a cost of $485,000.00; and that Bid Pack A General Trades be awarded to the low bidder, DeSabatino Construction Company at a cost of $925, A motion was made by Mr. McMahon and seconded by Ms. Santiago to approve Worth & Company, Inc. as low bidder for Bid Pack A (Re-bid) Mechanical for $485, and to DeSabatino Construction Company as low bidder for Bid Pack A General Trades for $925, The motion was carried unanimously. Dr. Hale reported to the Board, as he had to the Finance Committee previously, that the District has been awarded a COPS grant (State Police) for 40 security cameras and technology for Delcastle. He stated we have the opportunity to receive a $230,000 system for $110,000. Dr. Hale asked the Board if the District should commit to the $110,000 and move forward with this project, or if additional information is needed. The Board asked if this would adversely affect the budget and Dr. Hale replied no. A motion was made by Mr. Strong and seconded by Mr. Stellini to give Mr. Lynch the authority to enter into this contract once Board members have been contacted with further information and express approval of this expenditure. The motion was carried unanimously. REPORTS: PRINCIPALS / DIRECTORS / SPECIAL Discussions were held regarding Board members' comments on, and inquiries into, the monthly administrative reports. OLD BUSINESS Balanced Scorecard (BSC) Final Report Mrs. Demarest presented to the Board the final BSC report for This report is based on targets met and not by activities met, as previous reports have been. Dr. Gehrt felt it made more sense to have a clearer view of the target as we move to develop the BSC. Dr. Gehrt has scheduled a BSC

3 Page 3 workshop this week for all administrators to focus on their BSC strategic objective measures and activities, to set targets and have team collaborative sharing to develop their BSC. Dr. Gehrt wants everyone to look at current success plans tied to RTTT. Bill Stearrett has helped by providing data where needed. All pieces will be put together, including the consolidated grant, towards student achievement. Ms. Santiago responded that it was good to see not all targets green, to stretch goals; it is good to see a mix. FY 12 Legislative Priorities A ranking sheet of FY 12 Legislative Priorities was provided to members of the Board to review and rank at the August meeting. Dr. Gehrt presented a final list of the priorities that was based on input from administrators and Board members and asked the Board for final approval of the submitted FY 12 Legislative Priorities. A motion was made by Ms. Santiago and seconded by Mr. McMahon to approve the final submission of the FY 12 Legislative Priorities. The motion was carried unanimously. The approved FY 12 Legislative Priorities will be submitted to the Department of Education and the Delaware School Boards Association. NEW BUSINESS Personnel A motion was made by Mr. Strong and seconded by Mr. Stellini to approve personnel actions, including addendum (pages 89 a.-b.), as recommended: LOCATION POSITION NAME EFFECTIVE NEW APPOINTMENTS Delcastle Special Education Paraeducator- Michael Madigan 09/16/11 Hodgson Related Instructor- Jason Bonn 09/12/11 Howard Special Education Inst. Temporary Patricia McIlhenny 09/08/11 Howard Mathematics Instructor Temporary Brian Mitchell 09/29/11 Howard Spanish Instructor Temporary Dana Nattress 09/16/11 Howard Spanish Instructor Temporary Virginia Pinzon Atkins 09/16/11 Howard EMT/Public Service Instructor- James Domorod 10/03/11 St. Georges Intervention Paraeducator Kai Maull 08/30/11 St. Georges One-on-One Paraeducator Jeremy Springer 08/30/11 Hodgson Custodial Foreman Mario DiTeodoro 10/03/11 addendum St. Georges School Nurse Temporary Maribeth Miller 10/04/11 addendum St. Georges Web & Print Technology Jaclyn Czachorowski 10/10/11 addendum Instructor- St. Georges Early Childhood Paraeducator- Shamaine Johnson-Moore TBD addendum FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCES St. Georges School Nurse Kathy King 10/03/11 St. Georges Spanish Instructor Frances Mancini 10/24/11 CHAIRPERSON/DEPARTMENT & CAREER PROGRAM CLUSTERS Hodgson Language Chairperson/11 Inst. Sarah Vieni-Vento 2011/2012 Hodgson Mathematics Chairperson/11 Inst. Patricia Creveling 2011/2012 Hodgson Science Chairperson/8 Instructors Michelle Lyons 2011/2012 Hodgson Social Studies Chair/8 Instructors Kim Berkey 2011/2012

4 Page 4 LOCATION POSITION NAME EFFECTIVE CHAIRPERSON/DEPARTMENT & CAREER PROGRAM CLUSTERS (continued) Hodgson Construction Cluster Chair/8 Inst. Charles Hoard 2011/2012 Hodgson Education & Human Services Lynette Williams 2011/2012 Chairperson/4 Instructors Hodgson Engr., Business & Transportation Justin Benz 2011/2012 Tech. Chairperson/7 Instructors Hodgson Environment & Health Tech Wayne Oakley 2011/2012 Chairperson/4 Instructors Hodgson Guidance & Student Services Bryan Moxley 2011/2012 Chairperson/8 Instructors EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS Hodgson 9 th Grade Sponsor Christine Abbott 2011/2012 Hodgson 9 th Grade Sponsor David Morrow 2011/2012 Hodgson 10 th Grade Sponsor Tina Reynolds 2011/2012 Hodgson 10 th Grade Sponsor Rachael Smith 2011/2012 Hodgson 11 th Grade Sponsor Kelly Bench 2011/2012 Hodgson 11 th Grade Sponsor Dave Collins 2011/2012 Hodgson 12 th Grade Sponsor Angela Wycliffe 2011/2012 Hodgson 12 th Grade Sponsor Kim Berkey 2011/2012 Hodgson Yearbook Jillian Yetter 2011/2012 Hodgson National Honor Society Advisor Kelly Bench 2011/2012 Hodgson Student Council Advisor Kelly Bench 2011/2012 TEAM LEADER Hodgson Special Education Alison McLean 2011/2012 COACHING RECOMMENDATIONS Delcastle Volleyball, Asst. Coach Corey Shepherd 2011/2012 addendum Delcastle Fall Cheerleading, Asst. Coach(1/2) Monica Losito 2011/2012 addendum Hodgson Football, Asst. Coach-Volunteer Ronald Warne 2011/2012 addendum COACHING RECOMMENDATIONS Adjustments Delcastle Cross Country, Asst. Coach Aaron Yamamoto 2011/2012 addendum (from half-time to full-time) Delcastle Fall Cheerleading, Asst. Coach(1/2) Amy Gonzalez 2011/2012 addendum RESIGNATIONS/COACHING Delcastle Cross County, Asst. Coach(1/2) Cory Shepherd 09/05/11 addendum Hodgson Football, Asst. Coach Ronald Warne 09/13/11 addendum RESIGNATIONS Delcastle Instructional Paraeducator Megin Williamson 08/24/11 Hodgson Custodian Michael King 08/29/11 Howard Spanish Instructor Laura Sturgeon 09/16/11 St. Georges Medical Assisting Instructor Maribeth Miller 10/03/11 addendum RESIGNATION Adjustment Howard Spanish Instructor Laura Sturgeon 09/22/11 addendum RETIREMENT/SERVICE Hodgson Class A Maintenance Donald Andrews 01/01/12 The motion was carried unanimously.

5 Page 5 School District Financial Position Report The motion was made by Ms. Santiago and seconded by Mr. McMahon to approve the School District Financial Position Report. This report is completed as a requirement of Title 14, Section 1507, of the Delaware Code. The purpose of the report is to project the District s revenues and expenditures through October 15, 2011, to ensure that sufficient balances exist to meet projected financial obligations. The motion was carried unanimously. The report will be submitted to the Department of Education as required. GENERAL INFORMATION Mr. McMahon asked administrators if they had any knowledge of a computer program product called Kuder. He will be sending a link out for their review to help determine interest. Mr. Stellini made a suggestion that the principals give highlights, present challenges and needs before the Board to see how the Board can help them. Dr. Gehrt said she would address this question when she has her meetings with each Board member. Dates to Remember Dr. Gehrt informed the Board that on October 14 the NCC Legislators are being invited to come to breakfast or lunch and the Board members are asked to also attend. The Board members indicated they would be interested in calling the Legislators as a follow-up and Mrs. Demarest said she would send contact information to the Board. DSBA Information Mr. Lynch expressed his desire to see a Board member attend the DSBA Legislative Committee meeting on September 28. He stressed that it was very important that our Board be represented due to many school districts expressing concerns about the vo-tech system. ADJOURNMENT The motion was made by Mr. Strong and seconded by Mr. Stellini to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. The motion was carried unanimously. Victoria C. Gehrt, Superintendent