BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Monday, Middle School Library 7:00 p.m. AT THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING/ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE BOARD CONDUCTED THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS Mr. Paul N. Schregel, President Dr. Richard C. Sonntag, Vice President Ms. Sally Morbeck, Treasurer Mr. Blaise Santianni, Assistant Secretary Mr. Jerry Ballas Dr. Marylin Huff Mr. Vincent J. Marriott III Dr. Robert C. Reiger Ms. Mary Gay Scanlon Mr. Santianni was absent. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT In news that will be formally announced at Swarthmore s 4 th of July ceremony, Foundation for Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools President Frannie Reilly will be recognized as the Swarthmore Rotary Club s Community Service Award winner for 2014. Since joining the Foundation in 2010, Frannie has taken the lead in filing all legal paperwork, establishing a vision, organizing essential committees, and chairing meetings and events. Under her leadership, the Foundation has raised and donated over $87,000 in funds to support excellence and innovation in our schools through teacher, school, and district grants. Additionally, she positioned the Foundation to be a critically important sponsor and partner to the successful TeamUp4Turf campaign. Frannie Reilly is an unselfish, extraordinary volunteer and leader in our community, and we greatly appreciate the recognition that this honor brings her. Kudos were extended to the principals for staging and presiding over joyful, energetic graduation & moving up exercises in all schools. Students did a terrific job of contributing music and remarks, and faculty members provided a variety of memorable presentations. The board and administration are scheduling a retreat session August 18, 5-7 PM, to review plans for successfully advancing the district s strategic planning commitments. Board Meeting Highlights - 1
AUDIENCE RECOGNITION: RESPONSE TO TOPICS ON THE AGENDA MINUTES Approved the minutes of the June 9, 2014, Regular Meeting, of the Board of School Directors PERSONNEL Approved the following resignations and leaves of absence: Samantha Fruit, Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School, resignation, effective at the end of the day, June 19, 2014 Carol Ford, Teacher, Swarthmore-Rutledge School, paid FMLA leave (use of sick days), on or about August 25, 2014 through September 10, 2014; unpaid FMLA leave, on September 11, 2014 through November 14, 2014 James Gaynor, Teacher, Swarthmore-Rutledge School, paid leave (use of sick days), August 25, 2014 through the end of the 2014-2015 school year Meghan McLarnon, Instructional Support, Strath Haven Middle School, resignation, effective at the end of the day, May 9, 2014 Approved the following appointments: Courtney Worth, Reading Specialist, Strath Haven High School, at the salary of $51,180, moving to $52,000 after contracted wait days, Master s, Step 2, moving to Master s, Step 3 after the contracted wait days, Temporary Professional Contract, effective August 20, 2014; Rebecca Bidwell, French Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School, at the salary of $53,231, moving to $54,761 after contracted wait days, Master s, Step 4.5 moving to Master s, Step 5.5 after contracted wait days, Temporary Professional Employee Contract, effective August 25, 2014; Board Meeting Highlights - 2
Patrick Murray, Music Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School, at the salary of $48,361, Bachelor s, Step 1.0, Temporary Professional Employee Contract, effective August 20, 2014; James Snyder, Lead Technology Support Specialist, District, at the salary of $21.50 per hour, effective July 1, 2014; Approved the 2014 summer school program appointment additions, as stipulated Approved the 2014-2015 conference requests, as stipulated Approved the 2014 summer curriculum work, as stipulated Approved the additional compensation for two activity sponsors, for the 2013-2014 school year, as stipulated Approved the 2104 summer school transportation program appointments and hours, as stipulated Approved the contract for the Director of Human Resources, effective July 1, 2014 June 30, 2015, pending development and review of a contract document by the district s solicitor, with annual compensation terms as stipulated, and with all other terms remaining as set forth in the current contract for the position. CURRICULUM Approved the following: Related services contract for Summer 2014 Extended School Year Tuition contracts for 2014-2015 School Year Tuition contracts for Summer 2014 Extended School Year Approved the following student for homebound instruction: STUDENT #1955008 Strath Haven Middle School Board Meeting Highlights - 3
FINANCE Approved the following, as stipulated: Payment of Invoices to Vendors 06/15/14 06/11/14 Approved the following, as stipulated: Treasurer s Report 05/14 Acknowledged receipt of the following, as stipulated: General [Fund 10] 05/14 Trial Balance, Revenue, & Expenditure Reports Student Activities [Fund 29] 05/14 Trial Balance Report Capital Reserve [Fund 32] 05/14 Trial Balance, Revenue/Expenditure Reports 2006 General Obligation Bond - SHMS [Fund 33] 05/14 Trial Balance, Revenue/Expenditure Reports 2013 General Obligation Bond NPE [Fund 36] 05/14 Trial Balance, Revenue/Expenditure Reports High School Renovation [Fund 39] 05/14 Trial Balance, Revenue/Expenditure Reports Food Service Operating Statement [Fund 51] 05/14 Approved the following, as stipulated: Budget transfers 2013-2014 school year Approved a grant for the Philadelphia Foundation in the amount of $1,188.25 for the Jo- Ann Wiechecki Higgins Memorial Fund. The funds are to be used to upgrade and maintain the garden at SRS and, if there is any excess, for science and environmental purposes. Board Meeting Highlights - 4
Approved the following banks and depositories of school funds: PNC Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Santander Bank Commerce Bank Approved the Nether Providence Elementary School project change orders, as stipulated Approved the Cisco Systems Capital Corporation Lease Proposal dated April 15, 2014 for network and wireless equipment refreshes. Said Lease Proposal is subject to Solicitor review and approval of final wording. Approved the Dell Financial Services Lease Proposal dated June 10, 2014, as stipulated. Approved the nominees listed to be elected as members of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit Board for the terms indicated, as stipulated Approved the Annual Agreement and 2014-2015 Engineering Rate Schedule between the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District and Cirilli Associates, Incorporated, to provide civil engineering services, as stipulated. Approved the following quoted insurance proposals from Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc. for the 2014-2015 school year: Commercial Package, including TRIA $180,804.00 and Federal Flood Coverage Automobile Coverage $ 69,962.00 School Board Legal Liability $ 49,899.00 Coverage Umbrella & Excess Liability $ 43,769.00 Coverage International Travel Coverage $ 4,278.00 Student/Sports Accident Coverage $ 13,182.00 Workers Compensation Coverage $273,246.00 Security & Privacy Insurance $ 9,354.00 Board Meeting Highlights - 5
Approved a contract with Wheat Services, Inc. for contracted transportation to HMS School, Philadelphia, PA, and CCIU during ESY Summer 2014, at the rates of $50.00/hr. and $56.00/hr., respectively. FACILITIES Item for Information Approved the Nether Providence Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project. Approved the Nether Providence Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project Monthly Construction Progress Report No. 12 AUDIENCE RECOGNITION: RESPONSE TO TOPICS NOT ON THE AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS. Board Meeting Highlights - 6