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School District of Bristol Township Board of School Directors
Planning Session 142015
730 pm
I
II Pledge of Allegiance
III
IV Committee Reports
IU Legislative Council IU Representative PSBA Liaison Mrs Cini (Alternate Mrs Naber)
Mrs Mrs Gerlach
Insurance Mr Baker Mrs Naber
V
Mr Bruck Mrs Cini
Agenda Items
VI
A
1 Payment of Bills
School District of Bristol Township Page 2 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
A Routine Matters for Board Action (continued)
2 Payment of Salaries
Recommended Action
Approve the amount of the districts payroll for the month of August 2015
August 8 2015 $175194134
August 22 2015 $194882264
TOTAL $370076398
B Unfinished Business
C New Business
1 Organizational Memberships
In accordance with School Board Policy 917 it is mandatory for all organizational memberships to be approved by the Superintendent and the Board of School Directors In addition each membership must include the necessary justification listing the benefits that will accrue to the district as a result of the membership
Recommended Action
Approve the organizational memberships for Mr John Steffy Business Manager Mr Ritchie Webb Food Service Director Ms Oksana Pomerlian Fiscal Services Manager Mr Bob Pfau Technology Supervisor Mr Bob Maloney Operations Manager and Ms Alison Buchan Personnel Coordinator to Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) in the amount of $230 for each person totaling $1150 as presented and marked Appendix Pshy2 P-3 P-4 P-5 P-6 and P-7
2 Professional Leaves
Professional leave is requested by Dr Melanie Gehrens Interim Superintendent Mrs Angela Nober School Board President Mrs Helen Cini School Board Member Ms Constance Moore School Board Member and Mrs Maryann Wagner School Board Secretary to attend the 2015 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference on October 13-16 2015 in Hershey PA at a combined total of $537430
School District of Bristol Township Page 3 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 142015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
2 Professional Leaves (continued)
Recommended Action
Approve professional leave for Dr Melanie Gehrens Interim Superintendent Mrs Angela Nober School Board President Mrs Helen Cini School Board Member Ms Constance Moore School Board Member and Mrs Maryann Wagner School Board Secretary to attend the 2015 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference on October 13-162015 in Hershey PA at a combined total of $537430 Copies of the reguests are presented and marked Appendix P-8 P-9 P-10 P-11 and P-12
3 Professional Leaves
Professional leave is requested by Dr Melanie Gehrens Interim Superintendent Mrs Meredith Leach Social Worker at Truman Mrs Greta Allen Guidance Counselor at Truman Mr James McCourt Mr Charlie Bachman and Mr Fred Brown HealthPE Teachers at Truman to attend Creating Safe and Supportive School Programs (HIVSTDPregnancy Prevention Grant Meeting) on October 26-27 2015 in Harrisburg PA at a combined cost of $109372 which is funded by the grant and $714 for 3 substitutes for 2 days
Recommended Action
Approve professional leave for Dr Melanie Gehrens Interim Superintendent Mrs Meredith Leach Social Worker at Truman Mrs Greta Allen Guidance Counselor at Truman Mr James McCourt (not staying overnight) Mr Charlie Bachman and Mr Fred Brown HealthPE Teachers at Truman to attend Creating Safe and Supportive School Programs (HIVSTDPregnancy Prevention Grant Meeting) on October 26-27 2015 in Harrisburg PA at a combined cost of $109372 which is funded by the grant and $714 for 3 substitutes for 2 days Copies of the requests are presented and marked Appendix P-13 P-14 P-15 P-16 P-17 and P-18
4 Professional Leaves
Professional leave is requested by Ms Dawn Martesi Instructional Coach at Armstrong and Ms Bernadette Barone Instructional Coach at FOR to attend PIIC PLO Conference - PA Institute of Instructional Coaches Meeting on October 12-14 2015 in State College PA paid for by PA Institute of Instructional Coaches
School District of Bristol Township Page 4 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
4 Professional Leaves (continued)
Recommended Action
Approve professional leave for Ms Dawn MartesL Instructional Coach at Armstrong and Ms Bernadette Barone Instructional Coach at FDR to attend PIIC PLO Conference - PA Institute of Instructional Coaches Meeting on October 12-14 2015 in State College PA paid for by PA Institute of Instructional Coaches Copies of the requests are presented and marked Appendix P-19 and P-20
5 UpHold Education Release and Consent
UpHold Education has requested permission to use the athletic stadium at Truman High School for live video streaming of Boys Varsity Football games on October 2 2015 andor the date of October 30 2015
Recommended Action
Approve the Location and Release and Consent Form for Uphold Entertainment for the use of the athletic stadium at Truman High School for live video streaming of Boys Varsity Football games on October 2 2015 andor October 30 2015 subject to solicitor review and approval A copy of the consent form is presented and marked Appendix P-21
6 High School Health Curriculum
As presented at the September 9 2015 Curriculum meeting the District as part of its involvement with the HIVSTD Pregnancy Pennsylvania Department of Education Grant would like to realign the high school health curriculum to include an exemplary sexual education health component as recommended by POE
Recommended Action
Approve the revised high school health curriculum to include the recommended sexual education health component
7 Policy 819
Policy 819 is being presented for Board approval based on the requirement from PDE that all districts create a policy for Suicide Awareness Prevention and Response
Recommended Action
Approve the adoption of Policy 819 Suicide Awareness Prevention and Response A copy of the policy is presented and marked Appendix P-22
School District of Bristol Township Page 5 Board of School Directors Planning Session c t h 14 2015
VI ~~l (continued)
C New Business (continued)
8 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Staff
Truman Ass Soccer Coach Paul Lukert 125 331250 Truman 10h Class Advisor Glenn Patterson 99 262350 Truman 111h Grade Class Advisor Phil Gravuer 99 262350 Truman Truman
1ih Grade Class Advisor 91h Grade Class Advisor
Nicole Alex
160 99
424000 262350
Truman Chorus Director Mary Ann 112 296800 Truman Asst School Musical Ryan Fleming 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Joe Marlow 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Jessica Schulz 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Ken Osborn 110 291500 Truman Head School Musical Director Craig 211 559150 Truman High School Manager Alex 243 643950 Truman High School Manager Alex 1685 446525 Truman High School Manager Neal 1685 446525 Truman Jazz Band Director Keith Krelove 120 318000 Truman Reading Olympics Dawn Rein 25 66250 Truman Ass School Yearbook Director Greta Allen 455 120575 Truman Ass School Yearbook Director Elizabeth Berner 455 120575 Truman Head School Yearbook Director JeanMarie Ucci 157 416050 Truman Student Council Carol Priest 99 262350
FDR Manager Jayne Murphy 66 174900 FDR Manager Jayne Murphy 104 275600 FDR Field Hockey Coach Jessica Gersh 83 219960 FDR Grade Football Coach Mike Ortman 105 278250 FDR Grade Football Coach Dan Slavin 105 278250 FDR Grade Soccer Coach Michael 83 219950 FDR Grade Volleyball Coach 83 219950
NAA Equipment Manager Robin 66 174900 NAA NAA NAA NAA NAA NAA
Faculty in8lh Grade Hockey Coach ih8lh Grade Football Coach ih8lh Grade Football Coach ih81h Grade Soccer Coach ih8lh Grade Volleyball Coach
Russ Jessica Wright Russ Stansfield John McCaulley Jeff Wilhelm Jim Eiser
104 83
105 105
83 83
275600 219950 278250 278250 219950 219950
Lafayette Coordinator Darlene Edwards 45 119250 Lafayette Coordinator Norm Housel 45 119250 Lafayette Advisor Donna Bellerby 25 66250 Lafayette Ass Coordinator TOm Delaney 42 111300 Lafayette Head Coordinator LynnWood 96 254400
Maple S Karen Falato 90 238500 Maple S Nancy Smoose 125 33125 Maple S Vicky Badgely 125 33125
Buch Susan 45 119250 Such Colleen 45 119250 Buch Cheryl 125 33125 Buch Colleen 125 33125
School District of Bristol Township Page 6 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
8 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Staff (continued)
Lincoln BusSafety Coordinator Janine Allen 90 238500 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Janine Allen 125 33125 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Bonnie Rubin 125 33125
Emerson BusSafety Coordinator Candace Holtzworth 90 238500 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Spring Acker 125 33125 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Natalie Warren 125 33125
Wash BusSafety Coordinator Nancy Golembesky 90 238500 Wash Reading Olympics Advisor Laurie Gallagher 25 66250
Barton BusSafety Coordinator Nick Waldron 90 238500 Barton Reading Olympics Advisor Michele Reutlinger 25 66250
9 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $4855320 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-24 and P-25
10 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $5664540 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-26 and P-27
11 The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Contract
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf to provide occupational andor physical therapy for a Bristol Township School District student in the amount of $1100 per hour of service including direct indirect consultative collateral and travel subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-28
12 Memorandum of Understanding with Bristol Township Police Department
Recommended Action
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Bristol Township Police Department and 8risJoi Township Scbool District subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix 1P-29
School District of Bristol Township Page 7 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
13 Independent Provider Agreements
Recommended Action
Approve the Independent Provider Agreements between Bristol Township School District for Mrs Ruth Geisel Mrs Evy Clark and Mrs MaryBeth Allen to act a literacy coaches for the elementary KtO program Salaries are to be paid from KtO funds subject to solicitor review and approval Copies of the individual contracts are presented and marked Appendix P-30 P-31 and P-21
14 Liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA)
Recommended Action
Appoint Mrs Helen Cini as liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) representing Bristol Township School District
15 PSBA Student Delegate Program
Recommended Action
Approve two students Elizabeth McGoldrick and Samantha Haines and their chaperone Mr Tom Gushue Math Teacher at Truman to attend the PSBA Student Delegate Program on October 14-16 2015 in Hershey PA at a cost of $870 for the two students and $535 for their chaperone and $357 for a sUbstitute for three days for a total of $1762 A copy of the confirmation is presented and marked Appendix P-33
16 Harry S Truman Special Education Department Chairperson
Approval is requested for Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman for the 2015-2016 school year
Recommended Action
Approve Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman High School for the 2015-2016 school year
17 Schradergroup Architecture LLC Feasibility Study Proposal
Recommended Action
Approve Schradergroup Architecture Feasibility Study Proposal for potential renovations andor additions for Bristol Township Middle School(s) for an amount not to exceed $14646 as presented in Appendix P-34
School District of Bristol Township Page 8 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
18 Substitute Custodial and Secretarial IRate of Pay
Recommended Action
Approve substitute custodial and substitute secretarial rate of pay at $1000 per hour effective September 222015
19 Head Start Contract to Purchase Meals
The Food Service Department is asking permission to continue to provide lunch breakfast and snacks to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22 (Head Start) during the 2015-2016 school year The prices paid to Bristol Township for each meal served is based on Federal and State guidelines
Recommended Action
Approve the Contract to Purchase Meals From Schools (PDE-3086) which is presented and marked Appendix P-35
VII Correspondence
VIII Other Business
IX Public Participation
Non-Agenda Items
X Next Meeting
September 212015
XI Adjournment
School District of Bristol Township Page 2 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
A Routine Matters for Board Action (continued)
2 Payment of Salaries
Recommended Action
Approve the amount of the districts payroll for the month of August 2015
August 8 2015 $175194134
August 22 2015 $194882264
TOTAL $370076398
B Unfinished Business
C New Business
1 Organizational Memberships
In accordance with School Board Policy 917 it is mandatory for all organizational memberships to be approved by the Superintendent and the Board of School Directors In addition each membership must include the necessary justification listing the benefits that will accrue to the district as a result of the membership
Recommended Action
Approve the organizational memberships for Mr John Steffy Business Manager Mr Ritchie Webb Food Service Director Ms Oksana Pomerlian Fiscal Services Manager Mr Bob Pfau Technology Supervisor Mr Bob Maloney Operations Manager and Ms Alison Buchan Personnel Coordinator to Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) in the amount of $230 for each person totaling $1150 as presented and marked Appendix Pshy2 P-3 P-4 P-5 P-6 and P-7
2 Professional Leaves
Professional leave is requested by Dr Melanie Gehrens Interim Superintendent Mrs Angela Nober School Board President Mrs Helen Cini School Board Member Ms Constance Moore School Board Member and Mrs Maryann Wagner School Board Secretary to attend the 2015 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference on October 13-16 2015 in Hershey PA at a combined total of $537430
School District of Bristol Township Page 3 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 142015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
2 Professional Leaves (continued)
Recommended Action
Approve professional leave for Dr Melanie Gehrens Interim Superintendent Mrs Angela Nober School Board President Mrs Helen Cini School Board Member Ms Constance Moore School Board Member and Mrs Maryann Wagner School Board Secretary to attend the 2015 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference on October 13-162015 in Hershey PA at a combined total of $537430 Copies of the reguests are presented and marked Appendix P-8 P-9 P-10 P-11 and P-12
3 Professional Leaves
Professional leave is requested by Dr Melanie Gehrens Interim Superintendent Mrs Meredith Leach Social Worker at Truman Mrs Greta Allen Guidance Counselor at Truman Mr James McCourt Mr Charlie Bachman and Mr Fred Brown HealthPE Teachers at Truman to attend Creating Safe and Supportive School Programs (HIVSTDPregnancy Prevention Grant Meeting) on October 26-27 2015 in Harrisburg PA at a combined cost of $109372 which is funded by the grant and $714 for 3 substitutes for 2 days
Recommended Action
Approve professional leave for Dr Melanie Gehrens Interim Superintendent Mrs Meredith Leach Social Worker at Truman Mrs Greta Allen Guidance Counselor at Truman Mr James McCourt (not staying overnight) Mr Charlie Bachman and Mr Fred Brown HealthPE Teachers at Truman to attend Creating Safe and Supportive School Programs (HIVSTDPregnancy Prevention Grant Meeting) on October 26-27 2015 in Harrisburg PA at a combined cost of $109372 which is funded by the grant and $714 for 3 substitutes for 2 days Copies of the requests are presented and marked Appendix P-13 P-14 P-15 P-16 P-17 and P-18
4 Professional Leaves
Professional leave is requested by Ms Dawn Martesi Instructional Coach at Armstrong and Ms Bernadette Barone Instructional Coach at FOR to attend PIIC PLO Conference - PA Institute of Instructional Coaches Meeting on October 12-14 2015 in State College PA paid for by PA Institute of Instructional Coaches
School District of Bristol Township Page 4 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
4 Professional Leaves (continued)
Recommended Action
Approve professional leave for Ms Dawn MartesL Instructional Coach at Armstrong and Ms Bernadette Barone Instructional Coach at FDR to attend PIIC PLO Conference - PA Institute of Instructional Coaches Meeting on October 12-14 2015 in State College PA paid for by PA Institute of Instructional Coaches Copies of the requests are presented and marked Appendix P-19 and P-20
5 UpHold Education Release and Consent
UpHold Education has requested permission to use the athletic stadium at Truman High School for live video streaming of Boys Varsity Football games on October 2 2015 andor the date of October 30 2015
Recommended Action
Approve the Location and Release and Consent Form for Uphold Entertainment for the use of the athletic stadium at Truman High School for live video streaming of Boys Varsity Football games on October 2 2015 andor October 30 2015 subject to solicitor review and approval A copy of the consent form is presented and marked Appendix P-21
6 High School Health Curriculum
As presented at the September 9 2015 Curriculum meeting the District as part of its involvement with the HIVSTD Pregnancy Pennsylvania Department of Education Grant would like to realign the high school health curriculum to include an exemplary sexual education health component as recommended by POE
Recommended Action
Approve the revised high school health curriculum to include the recommended sexual education health component
7 Policy 819
Policy 819 is being presented for Board approval based on the requirement from PDE that all districts create a policy for Suicide Awareness Prevention and Response
Recommended Action
Approve the adoption of Policy 819 Suicide Awareness Prevention and Response A copy of the policy is presented and marked Appendix P-22
School District of Bristol Township Page 5 Board of School Directors Planning Session c t h 14 2015
VI ~~l (continued)
C New Business (continued)
8 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Staff
Truman Ass Soccer Coach Paul Lukert 125 331250 Truman 10h Class Advisor Glenn Patterson 99 262350 Truman 111h Grade Class Advisor Phil Gravuer 99 262350 Truman Truman
1ih Grade Class Advisor 91h Grade Class Advisor
Nicole Alex
160 99
424000 262350
Truman Chorus Director Mary Ann 112 296800 Truman Asst School Musical Ryan Fleming 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Joe Marlow 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Jessica Schulz 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Ken Osborn 110 291500 Truman Head School Musical Director Craig 211 559150 Truman High School Manager Alex 243 643950 Truman High School Manager Alex 1685 446525 Truman High School Manager Neal 1685 446525 Truman Jazz Band Director Keith Krelove 120 318000 Truman Reading Olympics Dawn Rein 25 66250 Truman Ass School Yearbook Director Greta Allen 455 120575 Truman Ass School Yearbook Director Elizabeth Berner 455 120575 Truman Head School Yearbook Director JeanMarie Ucci 157 416050 Truman Student Council Carol Priest 99 262350
FDR Manager Jayne Murphy 66 174900 FDR Manager Jayne Murphy 104 275600 FDR Field Hockey Coach Jessica Gersh 83 219960 FDR Grade Football Coach Mike Ortman 105 278250 FDR Grade Football Coach Dan Slavin 105 278250 FDR Grade Soccer Coach Michael 83 219950 FDR Grade Volleyball Coach 83 219950
NAA Equipment Manager Robin 66 174900 NAA NAA NAA NAA NAA NAA
Faculty in8lh Grade Hockey Coach ih8lh Grade Football Coach ih8lh Grade Football Coach ih81h Grade Soccer Coach ih8lh Grade Volleyball Coach
Russ Jessica Wright Russ Stansfield John McCaulley Jeff Wilhelm Jim Eiser
104 83
105 105
83 83
275600 219950 278250 278250 219950 219950
Lafayette Coordinator Darlene Edwards 45 119250 Lafayette Coordinator Norm Housel 45 119250 Lafayette Advisor Donna Bellerby 25 66250 Lafayette Ass Coordinator TOm Delaney 42 111300 Lafayette Head Coordinator LynnWood 96 254400
Maple S Karen Falato 90 238500 Maple S Nancy Smoose 125 33125 Maple S Vicky Badgely 125 33125
Buch Susan 45 119250 Such Colleen 45 119250 Buch Cheryl 125 33125 Buch Colleen 125 33125
School District of Bristol Township Page 6 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
8 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Staff (continued)
Lincoln BusSafety Coordinator Janine Allen 90 238500 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Janine Allen 125 33125 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Bonnie Rubin 125 33125
Emerson BusSafety Coordinator Candace Holtzworth 90 238500 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Spring Acker 125 33125 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Natalie Warren 125 33125
Wash BusSafety Coordinator Nancy Golembesky 90 238500 Wash Reading Olympics Advisor Laurie Gallagher 25 66250
Barton BusSafety Coordinator Nick Waldron 90 238500 Barton Reading Olympics Advisor Michele Reutlinger 25 66250
9 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $4855320 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-24 and P-25
10 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $5664540 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-26 and P-27
11 The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Contract
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf to provide occupational andor physical therapy for a Bristol Township School District student in the amount of $1100 per hour of service including direct indirect consultative collateral and travel subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-28
12 Memorandum of Understanding with Bristol Township Police Department
Recommended Action
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Bristol Township Police Department and 8risJoi Township Scbool District subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix 1P-29
School District of Bristol Township Page 7 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
13 Independent Provider Agreements
Recommended Action
Approve the Independent Provider Agreements between Bristol Township School District for Mrs Ruth Geisel Mrs Evy Clark and Mrs MaryBeth Allen to act a literacy coaches for the elementary KtO program Salaries are to be paid from KtO funds subject to solicitor review and approval Copies of the individual contracts are presented and marked Appendix P-30 P-31 and P-21
14 Liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA)
Recommended Action
Appoint Mrs Helen Cini as liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) representing Bristol Township School District
15 PSBA Student Delegate Program
Recommended Action
Approve two students Elizabeth McGoldrick and Samantha Haines and their chaperone Mr Tom Gushue Math Teacher at Truman to attend the PSBA Student Delegate Program on October 14-16 2015 in Hershey PA at a cost of $870 for the two students and $535 for their chaperone and $357 for a sUbstitute for three days for a total of $1762 A copy of the confirmation is presented and marked Appendix P-33
16 Harry S Truman Special Education Department Chairperson
Approval is requested for Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman for the 2015-2016 school year
Recommended Action
Approve Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman High School for the 2015-2016 school year
17 Schradergroup Architecture LLC Feasibility Study Proposal
Recommended Action
Approve Schradergroup Architecture Feasibility Study Proposal for potential renovations andor additions for Bristol Township Middle School(s) for an amount not to exceed $14646 as presented in Appendix P-34
School District of Bristol Township Page 8 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
18 Substitute Custodial and Secretarial IRate of Pay
Recommended Action
Approve substitute custodial and substitute secretarial rate of pay at $1000 per hour effective September 222015
19 Head Start Contract to Purchase Meals
The Food Service Department is asking permission to continue to provide lunch breakfast and snacks to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22 (Head Start) during the 2015-2016 school year The prices paid to Bristol Township for each meal served is based on Federal and State guidelines
Recommended Action
Approve the Contract to Purchase Meals From Schools (PDE-3086) which is presented and marked Appendix P-35
VII Correspondence
VIII Other Business
IX Public Participation
Non-Agenda Items
X Next Meeting
September 212015
XI Adjournment
School District of Bristol Township Page 3 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 142015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
2 Professional Leaves (continued)
Recommended Action
Approve professional leave for Dr Melanie Gehrens Interim Superintendent Mrs Angela Nober School Board President Mrs Helen Cini School Board Member Ms Constance Moore School Board Member and Mrs Maryann Wagner School Board Secretary to attend the 2015 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference on October 13-162015 in Hershey PA at a combined total of $537430 Copies of the reguests are presented and marked Appendix P-8 P-9 P-10 P-11 and P-12
3 Professional Leaves
Professional leave is requested by Dr Melanie Gehrens Interim Superintendent Mrs Meredith Leach Social Worker at Truman Mrs Greta Allen Guidance Counselor at Truman Mr James McCourt Mr Charlie Bachman and Mr Fred Brown HealthPE Teachers at Truman to attend Creating Safe and Supportive School Programs (HIVSTDPregnancy Prevention Grant Meeting) on October 26-27 2015 in Harrisburg PA at a combined cost of $109372 which is funded by the grant and $714 for 3 substitutes for 2 days
Recommended Action
Approve professional leave for Dr Melanie Gehrens Interim Superintendent Mrs Meredith Leach Social Worker at Truman Mrs Greta Allen Guidance Counselor at Truman Mr James McCourt (not staying overnight) Mr Charlie Bachman and Mr Fred Brown HealthPE Teachers at Truman to attend Creating Safe and Supportive School Programs (HIVSTDPregnancy Prevention Grant Meeting) on October 26-27 2015 in Harrisburg PA at a combined cost of $109372 which is funded by the grant and $714 for 3 substitutes for 2 days Copies of the requests are presented and marked Appendix P-13 P-14 P-15 P-16 P-17 and P-18
4 Professional Leaves
Professional leave is requested by Ms Dawn Martesi Instructional Coach at Armstrong and Ms Bernadette Barone Instructional Coach at FOR to attend PIIC PLO Conference - PA Institute of Instructional Coaches Meeting on October 12-14 2015 in State College PA paid for by PA Institute of Instructional Coaches
School District of Bristol Township Page 4 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
4 Professional Leaves (continued)
Recommended Action
Approve professional leave for Ms Dawn MartesL Instructional Coach at Armstrong and Ms Bernadette Barone Instructional Coach at FDR to attend PIIC PLO Conference - PA Institute of Instructional Coaches Meeting on October 12-14 2015 in State College PA paid for by PA Institute of Instructional Coaches Copies of the requests are presented and marked Appendix P-19 and P-20
5 UpHold Education Release and Consent
UpHold Education has requested permission to use the athletic stadium at Truman High School for live video streaming of Boys Varsity Football games on October 2 2015 andor the date of October 30 2015
Recommended Action
Approve the Location and Release and Consent Form for Uphold Entertainment for the use of the athletic stadium at Truman High School for live video streaming of Boys Varsity Football games on October 2 2015 andor October 30 2015 subject to solicitor review and approval A copy of the consent form is presented and marked Appendix P-21
6 High School Health Curriculum
As presented at the September 9 2015 Curriculum meeting the District as part of its involvement with the HIVSTD Pregnancy Pennsylvania Department of Education Grant would like to realign the high school health curriculum to include an exemplary sexual education health component as recommended by POE
Recommended Action
Approve the revised high school health curriculum to include the recommended sexual education health component
7 Policy 819
Policy 819 is being presented for Board approval based on the requirement from PDE that all districts create a policy for Suicide Awareness Prevention and Response
Recommended Action
Approve the adoption of Policy 819 Suicide Awareness Prevention and Response A copy of the policy is presented and marked Appendix P-22
School District of Bristol Township Page 5 Board of School Directors Planning Session c t h 14 2015
VI ~~l (continued)
C New Business (continued)
8 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Staff
Truman Ass Soccer Coach Paul Lukert 125 331250 Truman 10h Class Advisor Glenn Patterson 99 262350 Truman 111h Grade Class Advisor Phil Gravuer 99 262350 Truman Truman
1ih Grade Class Advisor 91h Grade Class Advisor
Nicole Alex
160 99
424000 262350
Truman Chorus Director Mary Ann 112 296800 Truman Asst School Musical Ryan Fleming 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Joe Marlow 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Jessica Schulz 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Ken Osborn 110 291500 Truman Head School Musical Director Craig 211 559150 Truman High School Manager Alex 243 643950 Truman High School Manager Alex 1685 446525 Truman High School Manager Neal 1685 446525 Truman Jazz Band Director Keith Krelove 120 318000 Truman Reading Olympics Dawn Rein 25 66250 Truman Ass School Yearbook Director Greta Allen 455 120575 Truman Ass School Yearbook Director Elizabeth Berner 455 120575 Truman Head School Yearbook Director JeanMarie Ucci 157 416050 Truman Student Council Carol Priest 99 262350
FDR Manager Jayne Murphy 66 174900 FDR Manager Jayne Murphy 104 275600 FDR Field Hockey Coach Jessica Gersh 83 219960 FDR Grade Football Coach Mike Ortman 105 278250 FDR Grade Football Coach Dan Slavin 105 278250 FDR Grade Soccer Coach Michael 83 219950 FDR Grade Volleyball Coach 83 219950
NAA Equipment Manager Robin 66 174900 NAA NAA NAA NAA NAA NAA
Faculty in8lh Grade Hockey Coach ih8lh Grade Football Coach ih8lh Grade Football Coach ih81h Grade Soccer Coach ih8lh Grade Volleyball Coach
Russ Jessica Wright Russ Stansfield John McCaulley Jeff Wilhelm Jim Eiser
104 83
105 105
83 83
275600 219950 278250 278250 219950 219950
Lafayette Coordinator Darlene Edwards 45 119250 Lafayette Coordinator Norm Housel 45 119250 Lafayette Advisor Donna Bellerby 25 66250 Lafayette Ass Coordinator TOm Delaney 42 111300 Lafayette Head Coordinator LynnWood 96 254400
Maple S Karen Falato 90 238500 Maple S Nancy Smoose 125 33125 Maple S Vicky Badgely 125 33125
Buch Susan 45 119250 Such Colleen 45 119250 Buch Cheryl 125 33125 Buch Colleen 125 33125
School District of Bristol Township Page 6 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
8 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Staff (continued)
Lincoln BusSafety Coordinator Janine Allen 90 238500 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Janine Allen 125 33125 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Bonnie Rubin 125 33125
Emerson BusSafety Coordinator Candace Holtzworth 90 238500 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Spring Acker 125 33125 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Natalie Warren 125 33125
Wash BusSafety Coordinator Nancy Golembesky 90 238500 Wash Reading Olympics Advisor Laurie Gallagher 25 66250
Barton BusSafety Coordinator Nick Waldron 90 238500 Barton Reading Olympics Advisor Michele Reutlinger 25 66250
9 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $4855320 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-24 and P-25
10 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $5664540 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-26 and P-27
11 The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Contract
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf to provide occupational andor physical therapy for a Bristol Township School District student in the amount of $1100 per hour of service including direct indirect consultative collateral and travel subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-28
12 Memorandum of Understanding with Bristol Township Police Department
Recommended Action
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Bristol Township Police Department and 8risJoi Township Scbool District subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix 1P-29
School District of Bristol Township Page 7 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
13 Independent Provider Agreements
Recommended Action
Approve the Independent Provider Agreements between Bristol Township School District for Mrs Ruth Geisel Mrs Evy Clark and Mrs MaryBeth Allen to act a literacy coaches for the elementary KtO program Salaries are to be paid from KtO funds subject to solicitor review and approval Copies of the individual contracts are presented and marked Appendix P-30 P-31 and P-21
14 Liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA)
Recommended Action
Appoint Mrs Helen Cini as liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) representing Bristol Township School District
15 PSBA Student Delegate Program
Recommended Action
Approve two students Elizabeth McGoldrick and Samantha Haines and their chaperone Mr Tom Gushue Math Teacher at Truman to attend the PSBA Student Delegate Program on October 14-16 2015 in Hershey PA at a cost of $870 for the two students and $535 for their chaperone and $357 for a sUbstitute for three days for a total of $1762 A copy of the confirmation is presented and marked Appendix P-33
16 Harry S Truman Special Education Department Chairperson
Approval is requested for Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman for the 2015-2016 school year
Recommended Action
Approve Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman High School for the 2015-2016 school year
17 Schradergroup Architecture LLC Feasibility Study Proposal
Recommended Action
Approve Schradergroup Architecture Feasibility Study Proposal for potential renovations andor additions for Bristol Township Middle School(s) for an amount not to exceed $14646 as presented in Appendix P-34
School District of Bristol Township Page 8 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
18 Substitute Custodial and Secretarial IRate of Pay
Recommended Action
Approve substitute custodial and substitute secretarial rate of pay at $1000 per hour effective September 222015
19 Head Start Contract to Purchase Meals
The Food Service Department is asking permission to continue to provide lunch breakfast and snacks to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22 (Head Start) during the 2015-2016 school year The prices paid to Bristol Township for each meal served is based on Federal and State guidelines
Recommended Action
Approve the Contract to Purchase Meals From Schools (PDE-3086) which is presented and marked Appendix P-35
VII Correspondence
VIII Other Business
IX Public Participation
Non-Agenda Items
X Next Meeting
September 212015
XI Adjournment
School District of Bristol Township Page 4 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
4 Professional Leaves (continued)
Recommended Action
Approve professional leave for Ms Dawn MartesL Instructional Coach at Armstrong and Ms Bernadette Barone Instructional Coach at FDR to attend PIIC PLO Conference - PA Institute of Instructional Coaches Meeting on October 12-14 2015 in State College PA paid for by PA Institute of Instructional Coaches Copies of the requests are presented and marked Appendix P-19 and P-20
5 UpHold Education Release and Consent
UpHold Education has requested permission to use the athletic stadium at Truman High School for live video streaming of Boys Varsity Football games on October 2 2015 andor the date of October 30 2015
Recommended Action
Approve the Location and Release and Consent Form for Uphold Entertainment for the use of the athletic stadium at Truman High School for live video streaming of Boys Varsity Football games on October 2 2015 andor October 30 2015 subject to solicitor review and approval A copy of the consent form is presented and marked Appendix P-21
6 High School Health Curriculum
As presented at the September 9 2015 Curriculum meeting the District as part of its involvement with the HIVSTD Pregnancy Pennsylvania Department of Education Grant would like to realign the high school health curriculum to include an exemplary sexual education health component as recommended by POE
Recommended Action
Approve the revised high school health curriculum to include the recommended sexual education health component
7 Policy 819
Policy 819 is being presented for Board approval based on the requirement from PDE that all districts create a policy for Suicide Awareness Prevention and Response
Recommended Action
Approve the adoption of Policy 819 Suicide Awareness Prevention and Response A copy of the policy is presented and marked Appendix P-22
School District of Bristol Township Page 5 Board of School Directors Planning Session c t h 14 2015
VI ~~l (continued)
C New Business (continued)
8 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Staff
Truman Ass Soccer Coach Paul Lukert 125 331250 Truman 10h Class Advisor Glenn Patterson 99 262350 Truman 111h Grade Class Advisor Phil Gravuer 99 262350 Truman Truman
1ih Grade Class Advisor 91h Grade Class Advisor
Nicole Alex
160 99
424000 262350
Truman Chorus Director Mary Ann 112 296800 Truman Asst School Musical Ryan Fleming 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Joe Marlow 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Jessica Schulz 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Ken Osborn 110 291500 Truman Head School Musical Director Craig 211 559150 Truman High School Manager Alex 243 643950 Truman High School Manager Alex 1685 446525 Truman High School Manager Neal 1685 446525 Truman Jazz Band Director Keith Krelove 120 318000 Truman Reading Olympics Dawn Rein 25 66250 Truman Ass School Yearbook Director Greta Allen 455 120575 Truman Ass School Yearbook Director Elizabeth Berner 455 120575 Truman Head School Yearbook Director JeanMarie Ucci 157 416050 Truman Student Council Carol Priest 99 262350
FDR Manager Jayne Murphy 66 174900 FDR Manager Jayne Murphy 104 275600 FDR Field Hockey Coach Jessica Gersh 83 219960 FDR Grade Football Coach Mike Ortman 105 278250 FDR Grade Football Coach Dan Slavin 105 278250 FDR Grade Soccer Coach Michael 83 219950 FDR Grade Volleyball Coach 83 219950
NAA Equipment Manager Robin 66 174900 NAA NAA NAA NAA NAA NAA
Faculty in8lh Grade Hockey Coach ih8lh Grade Football Coach ih8lh Grade Football Coach ih81h Grade Soccer Coach ih8lh Grade Volleyball Coach
Russ Jessica Wright Russ Stansfield John McCaulley Jeff Wilhelm Jim Eiser
104 83
105 105
83 83
275600 219950 278250 278250 219950 219950
Lafayette Coordinator Darlene Edwards 45 119250 Lafayette Coordinator Norm Housel 45 119250 Lafayette Advisor Donna Bellerby 25 66250 Lafayette Ass Coordinator TOm Delaney 42 111300 Lafayette Head Coordinator LynnWood 96 254400
Maple S Karen Falato 90 238500 Maple S Nancy Smoose 125 33125 Maple S Vicky Badgely 125 33125
Buch Susan 45 119250 Such Colleen 45 119250 Buch Cheryl 125 33125 Buch Colleen 125 33125
School District of Bristol Township Page 6 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
8 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Staff (continued)
Lincoln BusSafety Coordinator Janine Allen 90 238500 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Janine Allen 125 33125 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Bonnie Rubin 125 33125
Emerson BusSafety Coordinator Candace Holtzworth 90 238500 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Spring Acker 125 33125 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Natalie Warren 125 33125
Wash BusSafety Coordinator Nancy Golembesky 90 238500 Wash Reading Olympics Advisor Laurie Gallagher 25 66250
Barton BusSafety Coordinator Nick Waldron 90 238500 Barton Reading Olympics Advisor Michele Reutlinger 25 66250
9 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $4855320 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-24 and P-25
10 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $5664540 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-26 and P-27
11 The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Contract
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf to provide occupational andor physical therapy for a Bristol Township School District student in the amount of $1100 per hour of service including direct indirect consultative collateral and travel subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-28
12 Memorandum of Understanding with Bristol Township Police Department
Recommended Action
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Bristol Township Police Department and 8risJoi Township Scbool District subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix 1P-29
School District of Bristol Township Page 7 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
13 Independent Provider Agreements
Recommended Action
Approve the Independent Provider Agreements between Bristol Township School District for Mrs Ruth Geisel Mrs Evy Clark and Mrs MaryBeth Allen to act a literacy coaches for the elementary KtO program Salaries are to be paid from KtO funds subject to solicitor review and approval Copies of the individual contracts are presented and marked Appendix P-30 P-31 and P-21
14 Liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA)
Recommended Action
Appoint Mrs Helen Cini as liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) representing Bristol Township School District
15 PSBA Student Delegate Program
Recommended Action
Approve two students Elizabeth McGoldrick and Samantha Haines and their chaperone Mr Tom Gushue Math Teacher at Truman to attend the PSBA Student Delegate Program on October 14-16 2015 in Hershey PA at a cost of $870 for the two students and $535 for their chaperone and $357 for a sUbstitute for three days for a total of $1762 A copy of the confirmation is presented and marked Appendix P-33
16 Harry S Truman Special Education Department Chairperson
Approval is requested for Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman for the 2015-2016 school year
Recommended Action
Approve Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman High School for the 2015-2016 school year
17 Schradergroup Architecture LLC Feasibility Study Proposal
Recommended Action
Approve Schradergroup Architecture Feasibility Study Proposal for potential renovations andor additions for Bristol Township Middle School(s) for an amount not to exceed $14646 as presented in Appendix P-34
School District of Bristol Township Page 8 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
18 Substitute Custodial and Secretarial IRate of Pay
Recommended Action
Approve substitute custodial and substitute secretarial rate of pay at $1000 per hour effective September 222015
19 Head Start Contract to Purchase Meals
The Food Service Department is asking permission to continue to provide lunch breakfast and snacks to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22 (Head Start) during the 2015-2016 school year The prices paid to Bristol Township for each meal served is based on Federal and State guidelines
Recommended Action
Approve the Contract to Purchase Meals From Schools (PDE-3086) which is presented and marked Appendix P-35
VII Correspondence
VIII Other Business
IX Public Participation
Non-Agenda Items
X Next Meeting
September 212015
XI Adjournment
School District of Bristol Township Page 5 Board of School Directors Planning Session c t h 14 2015
VI ~~l (continued)
C New Business (continued)
8 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Staff
Truman Ass Soccer Coach Paul Lukert 125 331250 Truman 10h Class Advisor Glenn Patterson 99 262350 Truman 111h Grade Class Advisor Phil Gravuer 99 262350 Truman Truman
1ih Grade Class Advisor 91h Grade Class Advisor
Nicole Alex
160 99
424000 262350
Truman Chorus Director Mary Ann 112 296800 Truman Asst School Musical Ryan Fleming 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Joe Marlow 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Jessica Schulz 110 291500 Truman Asst School Musical Ken Osborn 110 291500 Truman Head School Musical Director Craig 211 559150 Truman High School Manager Alex 243 643950 Truman High School Manager Alex 1685 446525 Truman High School Manager Neal 1685 446525 Truman Jazz Band Director Keith Krelove 120 318000 Truman Reading Olympics Dawn Rein 25 66250 Truman Ass School Yearbook Director Greta Allen 455 120575 Truman Ass School Yearbook Director Elizabeth Berner 455 120575 Truman Head School Yearbook Director JeanMarie Ucci 157 416050 Truman Student Council Carol Priest 99 262350
FDR Manager Jayne Murphy 66 174900 FDR Manager Jayne Murphy 104 275600 FDR Field Hockey Coach Jessica Gersh 83 219960 FDR Grade Football Coach Mike Ortman 105 278250 FDR Grade Football Coach Dan Slavin 105 278250 FDR Grade Soccer Coach Michael 83 219950 FDR Grade Volleyball Coach 83 219950
NAA Equipment Manager Robin 66 174900 NAA NAA NAA NAA NAA NAA
Faculty in8lh Grade Hockey Coach ih8lh Grade Football Coach ih8lh Grade Football Coach ih81h Grade Soccer Coach ih8lh Grade Volleyball Coach
Russ Jessica Wright Russ Stansfield John McCaulley Jeff Wilhelm Jim Eiser
104 83
105 105
83 83
275600 219950 278250 278250 219950 219950
Lafayette Coordinator Darlene Edwards 45 119250 Lafayette Coordinator Norm Housel 45 119250 Lafayette Advisor Donna Bellerby 25 66250 Lafayette Ass Coordinator TOm Delaney 42 111300 Lafayette Head Coordinator LynnWood 96 254400
Maple S Karen Falato 90 238500 Maple S Nancy Smoose 125 33125 Maple S Vicky Badgely 125 33125
Buch Susan 45 119250 Such Colleen 45 119250 Buch Cheryl 125 33125 Buch Colleen 125 33125
School District of Bristol Township Page 6 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
8 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Staff (continued)
Lincoln BusSafety Coordinator Janine Allen 90 238500 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Janine Allen 125 33125 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Bonnie Rubin 125 33125
Emerson BusSafety Coordinator Candace Holtzworth 90 238500 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Spring Acker 125 33125 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Natalie Warren 125 33125
Wash BusSafety Coordinator Nancy Golembesky 90 238500 Wash Reading Olympics Advisor Laurie Gallagher 25 66250
Barton BusSafety Coordinator Nick Waldron 90 238500 Barton Reading Olympics Advisor Michele Reutlinger 25 66250
9 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $4855320 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-24 and P-25
10 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $5664540 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-26 and P-27
11 The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Contract
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf to provide occupational andor physical therapy for a Bristol Township School District student in the amount of $1100 per hour of service including direct indirect consultative collateral and travel subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-28
12 Memorandum of Understanding with Bristol Township Police Department
Recommended Action
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Bristol Township Police Department and 8risJoi Township Scbool District subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix 1P-29
School District of Bristol Township Page 7 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
13 Independent Provider Agreements
Recommended Action
Approve the Independent Provider Agreements between Bristol Township School District for Mrs Ruth Geisel Mrs Evy Clark and Mrs MaryBeth Allen to act a literacy coaches for the elementary KtO program Salaries are to be paid from KtO funds subject to solicitor review and approval Copies of the individual contracts are presented and marked Appendix P-30 P-31 and P-21
14 Liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA)
Recommended Action
Appoint Mrs Helen Cini as liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) representing Bristol Township School District
15 PSBA Student Delegate Program
Recommended Action
Approve two students Elizabeth McGoldrick and Samantha Haines and their chaperone Mr Tom Gushue Math Teacher at Truman to attend the PSBA Student Delegate Program on October 14-16 2015 in Hershey PA at a cost of $870 for the two students and $535 for their chaperone and $357 for a sUbstitute for three days for a total of $1762 A copy of the confirmation is presented and marked Appendix P-33
16 Harry S Truman Special Education Department Chairperson
Approval is requested for Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman for the 2015-2016 school year
Recommended Action
Approve Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman High School for the 2015-2016 school year
17 Schradergroup Architecture LLC Feasibility Study Proposal
Recommended Action
Approve Schradergroup Architecture Feasibility Study Proposal for potential renovations andor additions for Bristol Township Middle School(s) for an amount not to exceed $14646 as presented in Appendix P-34
School District of Bristol Township Page 8 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
18 Substitute Custodial and Secretarial IRate of Pay
Recommended Action
Approve substitute custodial and substitute secretarial rate of pay at $1000 per hour effective September 222015
19 Head Start Contract to Purchase Meals
The Food Service Department is asking permission to continue to provide lunch breakfast and snacks to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22 (Head Start) during the 2015-2016 school year The prices paid to Bristol Township for each meal served is based on Federal and State guidelines
Recommended Action
Approve the Contract to Purchase Meals From Schools (PDE-3086) which is presented and marked Appendix P-35
VII Correspondence
VIII Other Business
IX Public Participation
Non-Agenda Items
X Next Meeting
September 212015
XI Adjournment
School District of Bristol Township Page 6 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
8 2015-2016 Co-Curricular Staff (continued)
Lincoln BusSafety Coordinator Janine Allen 90 238500 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Janine Allen 125 33125 Lincoln Reading Olympics Advisor Bonnie Rubin 125 33125
Emerson BusSafety Coordinator Candace Holtzworth 90 238500 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Spring Acker 125 33125 Emerson Reading Olympics Advisor Natalie Warren 125 33125
Wash BusSafety Coordinator Nancy Golembesky 90 238500 Wash Reading Olympics Advisor Laurie Gallagher 25 66250
Barton BusSafety Coordinator Nick Waldron 90 238500 Barton Reading Olympics Advisor Michele Reutlinger 25 66250
9 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $4855320 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-24 and P-25
10 YALE School Inc Contracts
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts with YALE School Inc for two special education students each in the amount of $5664540 to provide educational services in an alternative setting subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-26 and P-27
11 The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Contract
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf to provide occupational andor physical therapy for a Bristol Township School District student in the amount of $1100 per hour of service including direct indirect consultative collateral and travel subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix P-28
12 Memorandum of Understanding with Bristol Township Police Department
Recommended Action
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Bristol Township Police Department and 8risJoi Township Scbool District subject to solicitor review and approval as presented in Appendix 1P-29
School District of Bristol Township Page 7 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
13 Independent Provider Agreements
Recommended Action
Approve the Independent Provider Agreements between Bristol Township School District for Mrs Ruth Geisel Mrs Evy Clark and Mrs MaryBeth Allen to act a literacy coaches for the elementary KtO program Salaries are to be paid from KtO funds subject to solicitor review and approval Copies of the individual contracts are presented and marked Appendix P-30 P-31 and P-21
14 Liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA)
Recommended Action
Appoint Mrs Helen Cini as liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) representing Bristol Township School District
15 PSBA Student Delegate Program
Recommended Action
Approve two students Elizabeth McGoldrick and Samantha Haines and their chaperone Mr Tom Gushue Math Teacher at Truman to attend the PSBA Student Delegate Program on October 14-16 2015 in Hershey PA at a cost of $870 for the two students and $535 for their chaperone and $357 for a sUbstitute for three days for a total of $1762 A copy of the confirmation is presented and marked Appendix P-33
16 Harry S Truman Special Education Department Chairperson
Approval is requested for Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman for the 2015-2016 school year
Recommended Action
Approve Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman High School for the 2015-2016 school year
17 Schradergroup Architecture LLC Feasibility Study Proposal
Recommended Action
Approve Schradergroup Architecture Feasibility Study Proposal for potential renovations andor additions for Bristol Township Middle School(s) for an amount not to exceed $14646 as presented in Appendix P-34
School District of Bristol Township Page 8 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
18 Substitute Custodial and Secretarial IRate of Pay
Recommended Action
Approve substitute custodial and substitute secretarial rate of pay at $1000 per hour effective September 222015
19 Head Start Contract to Purchase Meals
The Food Service Department is asking permission to continue to provide lunch breakfast and snacks to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22 (Head Start) during the 2015-2016 school year The prices paid to Bristol Township for each meal served is based on Federal and State guidelines
Recommended Action
Approve the Contract to Purchase Meals From Schools (PDE-3086) which is presented and marked Appendix P-35
VII Correspondence
VIII Other Business
IX Public Participation
Non-Agenda Items
X Next Meeting
September 212015
XI Adjournment
School District of Bristol Township Page 7 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
13 Independent Provider Agreements
Recommended Action
Approve the Independent Provider Agreements between Bristol Township School District for Mrs Ruth Geisel Mrs Evy Clark and Mrs MaryBeth Allen to act a literacy coaches for the elementary KtO program Salaries are to be paid from KtO funds subject to solicitor review and approval Copies of the individual contracts are presented and marked Appendix P-30 P-31 and P-21
14 Liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA)
Recommended Action
Appoint Mrs Helen Cini as liaison to Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) representing Bristol Township School District
15 PSBA Student Delegate Program
Recommended Action
Approve two students Elizabeth McGoldrick and Samantha Haines and their chaperone Mr Tom Gushue Math Teacher at Truman to attend the PSBA Student Delegate Program on October 14-16 2015 in Hershey PA at a cost of $870 for the two students and $535 for their chaperone and $357 for a sUbstitute for three days for a total of $1762 A copy of the confirmation is presented and marked Appendix P-33
16 Harry S Truman Special Education Department Chairperson
Approval is requested for Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman for the 2015-2016 school year
Recommended Action
Approve Mrs Cindy Burns to serve as Department Chairperson of Special Education for Harry S Truman High School for the 2015-2016 school year
17 Schradergroup Architecture LLC Feasibility Study Proposal
Recommended Action
Approve Schradergroup Architecture Feasibility Study Proposal for potential renovations andor additions for Bristol Township Middle School(s) for an amount not to exceed $14646 as presented in Appendix P-34
School District of Bristol Township Page 8 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
18 Substitute Custodial and Secretarial IRate of Pay
Recommended Action
Approve substitute custodial and substitute secretarial rate of pay at $1000 per hour effective September 222015
19 Head Start Contract to Purchase Meals
The Food Service Department is asking permission to continue to provide lunch breakfast and snacks to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22 (Head Start) during the 2015-2016 school year The prices paid to Bristol Township for each meal served is based on Federal and State guidelines
Recommended Action
Approve the Contract to Purchase Meals From Schools (PDE-3086) which is presented and marked Appendix P-35
VII Correspondence
VIII Other Business
IX Public Participation
Non-Agenda Items
X Next Meeting
September 212015
XI Adjournment
School District of Bristol Township Page 8 Board of School Directors Planning Session September 14 2015
VI Action Items (continued)
C New Business (continued)
18 Substitute Custodial and Secretarial IRate of Pay
Recommended Action
Approve substitute custodial and substitute secretarial rate of pay at $1000 per hour effective September 222015
19 Head Start Contract to Purchase Meals
The Food Service Department is asking permission to continue to provide lunch breakfast and snacks to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22 (Head Start) during the 2015-2016 school year The prices paid to Bristol Township for each meal served is based on Federal and State guidelines
Recommended Action
Approve the Contract to Purchase Meals From Schools (PDE-3086) which is presented and marked Appendix P-35
VII Correspondence
VIII Other Business
IX Public Participation
Non-Agenda Items
X Next Meeting
September 212015
XI Adjournment