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COUNCIL ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Bucks County, Pennsylvania MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC BOARD MEETING COUNCIL ROCK BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS May 19, 2016 The Council Rock Board of School Directors met in public session on May 19, 2016 at the Chancellor Center, 30 N. Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA. The following persons were in attendance: BOARD MEMBERS: ADMINISTRATORS: Mr. Mark Byelich, Vice President Dr. Robert Fraser, Superintendent Mrs. Denise Brooks Mr. Barry Desko, Director of Secondary Education Dr. Bill Foster Dr. Charles Lambert, Director of Special Services Mr. Jerold Grupp Mr. Joseph MacClay, Director of Elementary Education Mrs. Kyle McKessy Mr. Robert Reinhart, Director of Business Affairs & Board Mr. Edward Tate Treasurer Dr. Michael Thorwart Mrs. M. Christine Trioli, Director of Human Resources Mrs. Wendi Thomas Mr. Doug Taylor, Director of Operational Services BOARD MEMBER(S) ABSENT: OTHERS: Approximately 53 persons from the public, staff Mr. Andy Block, President and press SECRETARY: Ms. Kapua A. Rice SOLICITOR: Robert Cox, Esq. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mr. Byelich. The meeting was recorded by the Council Rock School District and was broadcast “live” in all five municipalities. Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Block asked those in attendance to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The Newtown Elementary School “Newtown Sound,” conducted by Mrs. Arner, played the National Anthem, followed by “Jewe” by Brent Holl. Student Advisory Board – CRHS South Mr. Funk introduced the following members of the Student Advisory Board at CRHS South and thanked the seniors, Viktoriya Manasyan and Jack Wheatley, for their dedication and commitment to the Student Advisory Board. Class of 2016 Jack Wheatley Class of 2017 Phylicia Wilkov Class of 2018 Hannah Devlin Class of 2019 Brianna Kirk MBIT Viktoriya Manasyan Each student reported on his/her class activities, including activities at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology. The SkillsUSA State Competition, The 10-day Film Challenge where MBIT won the Best Film PA 2016 with “The Six Letters”, Mini-Thon, Science Night 2016, The Miracle Worker and the

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COUNCIL ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Bucks County, Pennsylvania

MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC BOARD MEETING COUNCIL ROCK BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

May 19, 2016

The Council Rock Board of School Directors met in public session on May 19, 2016 at the Chancellor Center, 30 N. Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA. The following persons were in attendance:

BOARD MEMBERS: ADMINISTRATORS: Mr. Mark Byelich, Vice President Dr. Robert Fraser, Superintendent Mrs. Denise Brooks Mr. Barry Desko, Director of Secondary Education Dr. Bill Foster Dr. Charles Lambert, Director of Special Services Mr. Jerold Grupp Mr. Joseph MacClay, Director of Elementary Education Mrs. Kyle McKessy Mr. Robert Reinhart, Director of Business Affairs & Board Mr. Edward Tate Treasurer Dr. Michael Thorwart Mrs. M. Christine Trioli, Director of Human Resources Mrs. Wendi Thomas Mr. Doug Taylor, Director of Operational Services

BOARD MEMBER(S) ABSENT: OTHERS: Approximately 53 persons from the public, staff Mr. Andy Block, President and press

SECRETARY: Ms. Kapua A. Rice SOLICITOR: Robert Cox, Esq.

Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mr. Byelich. The meeting was recorded by the Council Rock School District and was broadcast “live” in all five municipalities.

Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Block asked those in attendance to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Newtown Elementary School “Newtown Sound,” conducted by Mrs. Arner, played the National Anthem, followed by “Jewe” by Brent Holl.

Student Advisory Board – CRHS South Mr. Funk introduced the following members of the Student Advisory Board at CRHS South and thanked the seniors, Viktoriya Manasyan and Jack Wheatley, for their dedication and commitment to the Student Advisory Board.

Class of 2016 Jack Wheatley Class of 2017 Phylicia Wilkov Class of 2018 Hannah Devlin Class of 2019 Brianna Kirk MBIT Viktoriya Manasyan

Each student reported on his/her class activities, including activities at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology. The SkillsUSA State Competition, The 10-day Film Challenge where MBIT won the Best Film PA 2016 with “The Six Letters”, Mini-Thon, Science Night 2016, The Miracle Worker and the

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senior class trip to Orlando, Florida were among the activities reported. In keeping with the tradition to sing a song, Jack dedicated a song to Dr. Fraser singing to the music by Elton John “Tiny Dancer.” Superintendent’s Report • Recognition of National Law Enforcement Week The following officers of the local law enforcement agencies were recognized for their service to the community and were presented with Certificates of Appreciation.

o Newtown Borough Police Department Corporal James Warunek Officer Coleen Rosenfeld

o Newtown Township Police Department Chief Henry Pasqualini Officer Renee Hurst (School Resource Officer)

o Northampton Township Police Department Lieutenant Steven LeCompte Officer James Caldwell (School Resource Officer)

o Upper Makefield Police Department Officer Lee Crawford

• Council Rock Education Foundation (CREF) Grant Awards Gail Acosta, Executive Director, introduced co-chairs Maryann Molishus and Fran Lerner Grupp and members of the Grant Committee and thanked them for their efforts. The 2016 learning grants and recipients are set forth below.

o Bouncy Bands for All: Tracy Ortman – Maureen M. Welch Elementary School o Budding Birders: Jennifer Frawley, Barbara Bennett – Newtown Elementary School o Sixth Grade STEMspace: Laura Silks – Sol Feinstone Elementary School o C2 Club (computers and coding): Jeanne Lindros – Rolling Hills Elementary School o Holland STEM Curiosity Program (Flight and Rocketry/Little Leaves): Andrea Mangold,

Karen Craig – Holland Elementary School o OSMO Software: Danielle Pugliese, Linda Wojton – Maureen M. Welch Elementary School o STEM Library: Hillary Adams, Jennifer Ventresca, Kristine Topley, Noreen Moore, Lisa

Weiss – Churchville/Hillcrest/Holland/Maureen M. Welch/Richboro Elementary Schools o Who’s in Charge - An Intro to Mindfulness: Sue Gormley, Irene Cavatore – CRHS South o OSMO for Ipad: Kim Rinella, Michael Catalano – Hillcrest Elementary School o Victor Lopez Music Competition: Keith Rudat – Newtown Middle School

Public Comment Lyn Yetto, Holland, PA, commented on the 2016-2017 budget deficit. She is concerned that reducing staff will adversely affect teaching and learning. The motto “success for every student, every day” will not occur for the 2016-2017 school year if these reductions are made. Nancy Sauers, Holland, PA, voiced her support for a middle school track program. Participating in track and field promotes personal achievement, teamwork, and confidence on and off the track. A strong track program at HMS and NMS would have a high participation rate and bring the community together. Currently, middle school students have to travel to compete, noting that The 6th Grade District Track Meet is scheduled to be held on May 25th at CRHS North.

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Nancy Carroll, Newtown, PA, congratulated CREF for raising the necessary funds to award the learning grants. She also wanted to debunk the following statements. • “CRHS North is bigger than CRHS South.” There are more students at CRHS South. • “CRSD had 90 trailers.” At most, CRSD had 54 trailers at the elementary schools. The trailers can

only be counted once. She will provide the Administration/Board with a statement listing all the trailers which she received from the home office in Newtown Borough. She further noted that twenty-six permanent classrooms have been built since the renovations.

• “NMS can use the track at CRHS North.” NMS cannot use the track at CRHS North because of liability issues.

Discussion Item None. Consent Agenda A. Minutes of April 21, 2016 B. Special Service Agreements

• Austills Rehabilitation Services, Inc. OT/PT ESY 2016 • BCIU Contracted Costs • Settlement Agreement – MW – 2016-2017 and ESY 2017 • CLC 2016-2017 and ESY 2017 for Settlement Student • HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy – 2 Students ESY Including Residential • Rose Harris, MD – District Medical Advisor

C. Waiver of Expulsion Hearing Agreements D. 2016-2017 Junior Proms

• CRHS North on April 21, 2017 at Hyatt, Princeton E. Treasurer’s Report - Month Ending April 30, 2016 F. Approval of:

• General Fund $3,332,617.57 • General Fund – Payroll $9,056,564.71 • Safe Schools Grant $ 17,434.60 • Capital Reserve $ 663.27 • Capital Projects $ 271,218.49 • Food Service $ 410,179.38 • Self Insurance Fund $ 212,356.35 • Student Activities Fund $ 166,645.27

G. Additions, deletions, changes, exonerations and refunds to various tax duplicates: Adjustments: Occupation Tax ($25,220.00), Personal & Per Capita Tax ($60.00); Refunds: Real Estate Tax $-0-, Occupation Tax $1,058.40, Personal/Per Capita Tax $-0-.

Upon motion duly made by Mrs. McKessy and seconded by Dr. Foster, the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Items A – G, subject to audit by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 abstain. Note: Mr. Byelich voted in favor of all items with the exception of Item E, Treasurer’s Report – Month Ending April 30, 2016. Mr. Block was not present.

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Items for Board Approval Personnel Actions and EDRPP Approval Mrs. Thomas moved to approve the Personnel Actions, attached hereto as Appendix A and by this reference incorporated as if set forth in full herein, and EDRPP Payment Schedule. Mrs. McKessy seconded the motion. Mrs. Trioli advised that people are resigning due to family reasons e.g. childbearing. She also confirmed that the EDRPP approval is for the 2015-2016 school year. Hearing no objections, the Board approved said motion by unanimous consent. Note: Mr. Block was not present. Approval of Bids (2015-2016 Capital Projects)

• Bid #15-35 – CRHS South Second Floor Science Room Hollow Core Floor Plant Topping Repairs, Phase II Description: Repair of permanently deflected concrete floor plank including crack repair, masonry wall repair, floor topping and partial floor tile replacement. Mr. Grupp moved to approve Bid No. 15-35 – CRHS South Hollow Core Floor Plank Topping Repairs, Phase II Project to Mar-Allen Concrete at a cost not to exceed $23,865.00 subject to audit. Mrs. Thomas seconded the motion.

Hearing no objections, the Board approved said motion by unanimous consent. Note: Mr. Block was not present.

• Goodnoe Elementary School – ADA Sidewalk Construction at SAIL House

Description: The concrete sidewalk adjacent to the SAIL House leading to the existing ADA parking spaces is disconnected and not ADA compliant. As a part of the Goodnoe Elementary School project closeout, the Newtown Township is requiring the extension of the existing sidewalk to the existing ADA ramp accessing the SAIL House and connecting to the sidewalk at the SAIL House. Mr. Grupp moved to approve the Independent Contractors Agreement for the Installation of the ADA Concrete Sidewalk Construction at the SAIL House to T. Schiefer Contractors, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $13,480.00 subject to audit. Mrs. Thomas seconded the motion. Hearing no objections, the Board approved said motion by unanimous consent. Note: Mr. Block was not present.

Rejection of Bid – Maintenance Plumbing Trust Bid #16-19 Description: One (1) 2016 Chassis 4x4, 60” CA, Regular Cab 141” WB, etc. Vehicle motion was tabled at April 21, 2016 Board meeting. Additional Information was requested. Dr. Foster moved to reject all bids for the Maintenance Plumbing Truck, Bid #16-19. Mr. Grupp seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor noted that the District will not be able to take delivery during the 2015-2016 school year. The bid will be resubmitted at a later date for further review and approval.

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Hearing no objections, the Board approved said motion by unanimous consent. Note: Mr. Block was not present. Newtown Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority Agreement (Newtown Middle School) Description: The CRSD will enter into a Developer – Sewer Service Agreement with the Newtown Bucks County, Joint Municipal Authority. The Agreement defines the parties’ responsibilities, rates, charges, and other legal obligations during the construction process. Mr. Tate moved to approve the Newtown Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority Developers Sewer Service Agreement between the Council Rock School District and the Newtown Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority. Dr. Thorwart seconded the motion. The Board approved said motion by a vote of 7 ayes, 1 nay, 0 abstain. Mr. Byelich voted against. Note: Mr. Block was not present. 2016-2017 Textbooks and Resource Materials Purchase Dr. Thorwart moved to approve the purchase of the Textbooks and Resource Materials for the 2016-2017 School Year at a total cost not to exceed $290,436.21. Mrs. Brooks seconded the motion. Hearing no objections, the Board approved said motion by unanimous consent. Note: Mr. Block was not present. Approval of Bids

• Visual Art Supply and Equipment Bid #16-03 Mrs. Brooks moved to award Visual Art Supply and Equipment Bid #16-03 for the 2016-2017 school year to the 9 (nine) vendors as listed in the Total Low Acceptable Bid column at a total cost not to exceed $49,325.70, subject to audit. Mr. Tate seconded the motion.

Hearing no objections, the Board approved said motion by unanimous consent. Note: Mr. Block was not present.

• Physical Education Supply & Equipment Bid #16-04

Mrs. Brooks moved to award Physical Education Supply Equipment Bid #16-04 for the 2016-2017 school year to the 8 (eight) vendors as listed in the Total Low Acceptable Bid column at a total cost not to exceed $22,526.53, subject to audit. Mr. Tate seconded the motion. Hearing no objections, the Board approved said motion by unanimous consent. Note: Mr. Block was not present.

Musical Instruments and Supplies Bid #16-10 Mr. Grupp moved to award Musical Instruments and Supplies Bid #16-10 for the 2016-2017 school year to the 14 (fourteen) vendors as listed in the Total Low Acceptable Bid column at a total cost not to exceed $176,446.42, subject to audit. Mrs. Brooks seconded the motion. Discussion ensued on the procurement and bidding processes i.e. listing the musical instruments for the entire school year vs. going out to bid throughout the year. Mr. Reinhart noted that lighting is also

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purchased at the school level. There is a strong movement to list everything on a bid list and he hopes to continue to do this in all aspects. He intends to seek legal counsel from Solicitor Cox. Mr. Grupp expressed his concern about the bidding process in terms of approving items from different sources e.g. the timpani drums. Mrs. Thomas did not want to micro-manage the schools and felt that each school should be required to stay within its own budget when making purchases. After discussion, the Board approved said motion by a vote of 7 ayes, 1 nay, 0 abstain. Mr. Grupp voted against. Note: Mr. Block was not present. Two (2) Nine (9) Passenger Vans with Conversion Kits Bid #16-23 Mr. Tate moved to approve the purchase of two (2) 2014 Ford/E250 Nine (9) Passenger Vans from Wolfington Body Co., Inc., at a total cost not to exceed $73,364.00, subject to audit. Mr. Grupp seconded the motion. Discussion ensued on the age, maintenance and use of the passenger vans being taken out of service and the associated savings in purchasing two 9 passenger vans. Mr. Byelich appreciates the savings but doesn’t feel the same equipment is being looked at. Mr. Reinhart agreed to provide a cost justification. He will also conduct a review on giving the older van to Chartwells for their use. According to Mr. Grupp, the Finance Committee and Facilities Committee did not review this transaction. After discussion, the motion failed to pass by a vote of 4 ayes, 4 nays, 0 abstain. Messrs. Byelich, Grupp, Thorwart and Mrs. Thomas voted against. Note: Mr. Block was not present. Mr. Grupp would like to understand the process of replacing equipment. It would also be helpful if the staff identified the wants, needs and must haves. Mrs. Thomas mentioned that this would be a good topic to discuss at the Finance Committee, after the budget. Dr. Fraser agreed to work on this when time permits. He wants to make sure that everyone’s needs are addressed and will adjust the plan accordingly. The preliminary budget is established internally beginning in November for the following school year. At that point in time, the precise number of students enrolled in school is unknown and certain assumptions are made. Approval of Designation of Agent Resolution Mrs. McKessy moved to approve the following Designation of Agent Resolution relating to the reimbursement of snow removal costs associated with the Blizzard of 2016. Mr. Grupp seconded the motion. Mr. Reinhart briefly described the process. Hearing no objection, the Board approved said motion by unanimous consent. Note: Mr. Block was not present.

Designation of Agent Resolution For 2016 Blizzard Cleanup

BE IT RESOLVED BY the School Directors of Council Rock School District that Robert W. Reinhart, Director of Business Administration is hereby Authorized to Execute for and in behalf of Council Rock School District, Bucks County, a public entity established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all required forms and documents for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 93-288 as amended by Public Law 100-707).

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Solicitor’s Report Mr. Cox reported that the Board will meet in executive session immediately following the Board meeting on a personnel matter, labor, potential litigation, and a confidential student matter. Board Items • Old Business

In reply to Dr. Foster’s request for an update on the occupation tax, Mr. Reinhart advised that he contacted Keystone Collections Group and has been in communication with Mr. Byelich. This matter will be addressed after the budget is approved for the 2016-2017 school year. He will seek advice from Solicitor Cox. Dr. Foster stated that an increase in the millage rate on the occupation tax would prevent an increase in real estate taxes. It is a fair thing to do for retirees and this community.

• New Business: None

Committee Reports Academic Standards Committee: Mrs. Brooks reported that the next Committee meeting is scheduled to be held on June 2nd. The Committee will review the math curriculum. Facilities Committee: Mr. Grupp reported that the next Committee meeting is scheduled to be held on June 9th at 6:30 p.m. Finance Committee: Mrs. Thomas reported that the next Committee meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 26, to review and discuss the budget. Policy Committee: Mr. Tate reported that the Committee is tentatively scheduled to meet on May 31st. The meeting is open to the public and will be advertised accordingly. MBIT Representative: Dr. Foster reported that the Executive Council met last week. The programs on web design, administrative sciences and business technology were reviewed and discussed. The administrative sciences and business technology program will end due to low enrollment. Mr. Garth was reappointed as solicitor for the 2016-2017 school year. Students who competed and won in various competitions on the district, regional and state levels were honored. Mrs. Thomas further stated that Mr. Paul Carney was named PDE East Career & Technical Teacher of the Year. Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22 Representative: Mrs. McKessy reported that BCIU met on Tuesday, May 17. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. There was a presentation on some of the work being done to better educate members of the community and physician offices—in particular detecting hearing loss prior to the pre-school age. Dr. Hoffman presented a great deal of information of what the IU has done during the year under his leadership. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 21. Council Rock Education Foundation Liaison: Mr. Byelich had the opportunity to fill Jarod Boxes in recognition of the Travis Manion Foundation’s National Day of Service. Last Thursday night, over 250 people attended the Trenton Thunder game. Over the next week CREF will kick off the End of Year Staff Recognition Program. Visit creducationfoundation.org for more information.

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Public Comment Nancy Sauers, Holland, PA, voiced her support to install tracks at Holland Middle School and Newtown Middle School to benefit the students and community. Transportation savings over the course of the 12-meet track season can be captured in the budget and reallocated to other deficits. The District can rent space for CYO programs and to community groups for events. A track at HMS is better than no track at all. However, adding a track at NMS could benefit both schools. She asked elementary school parents to show their support for track by contacting the School Board. Their contact information can be found at www.crsd.org under the School Board tab. Nancy Carroll, Newtown, PA, had no idea that a track was not going to be installed at NMS. She does not believe the Board/Administration is being transparent. The installation of tracks at the middle schools have not been fully vetted. She would like to know what it would take and what it would cost. The students who participate in track should also be kept informed. Discussions about the tracks at both middle schools should be open to the public. She would also like students to get involved in broadcasting over the TV Channel. If that can’t be done, she suggested that videos on MBIT activities be aired over the summer months. Board Comment Mr. Grupp commented on the Don Ketterer Fund. The money is used to purchase and repair instruments that are donated to the school. The instruments are provided to students in financial need. He also spoke about The Miracle Worker in terms of providing closed captions for those who were not able to hear and a sound loop system that interacts with a person’s hearing aid. In addition, the entire performance was translated into sign language by Katy Tiger. Lastly, in response to a comment about not being transparent, he advised that a diagram of the middle school project has always been on display at the school. He also noted that Mr. Taylor produced a memo to the Board in June 2015 detailing the cost of a track. To allege or infer that the Board/Administration is hiding something is inappropriate. Mr. Tate commended Messrs. Reinhart and Taylor for their creative efforts in seeking reimbursement of snow removal costs associated with the blizzard and looking for additional savings through energy efficiencies. Mrs. Brooks encouraged everyone to attend the Relay for Life at CRHS South on Saturday, May 21. To date, there are 28 teams and 232 people have registered. CRSD has raised $26,991 YTD. The event has been moved indoors. There will be games, food and music. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kapua A. Rice Secretary to the Board of School Directors

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COUNCIL ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

PERSONNEL ACTIONS

May 19, 2016

I. 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 No Actions Recommended

II. PROFESSIONAL STAFF

A. Resignations

1. Name: Elizabeth Trupkovich

Position: Guidance Counselor

Location: Council Rock High School South

Effective: June 13, 2016

2. Name: Carolyn Hagen

Position: English Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School North

Effective: June 13, 2016

B. Retirements No Actions Recommended

C. Sabbatical Leave of Absence

1. Name: Lori Arner

Position: Music Teacher

Location: Newtown Elementary School

Reason: Sabbatical Leave of Absence – Professional Development

Effective: August 23, 2016 – June 14, 2017

D. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Name: Tanya Anderson

Position: Guidance Counselor

Location: Maureen M. Welch & Wrightstown Elementary Schools

Reason: Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 23, 2016 – June 15, 2017

2. Name: Lindsay Brainard

Position: English Teacher

Location: Newtown Middle School

Reason: Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 23, 2016 – June 15, 2017

Appendix A

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3. Name: Jacquelyn Higgins

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Rolling Hills Elementary School

Reason: Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 23, 2016 – June 15, 2017

4. Name: Melissa McCauley

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Newtown Middle School

Reason: Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 23, 2016 – June 15, 2017

5. Name: Christen Kaeser

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Maureen M. Welch Elementary Schoool

Reason: .5 Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 23, 2016 – June 15, 2017

6. Name: Katina Natale

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Reason: Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 23, 2016 – June 15, 2017

7. Name: Christina Pisch

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Reason: .5 Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 23, 2016 – June 15, 2017

8. Name: Meghan Sabol

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Richboro Elementary School

Reason: .5 Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 23, 2016 – June 15, 2017

9. Name: Brooke Shortlidge

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Hillcrest Elementary School

Reason: FMLA – Family Medical Leave

Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: November 14, 2016 – February 16, 2017

February 17, 2017 – March 17, 2017

10. Name: Elizabeth Skitsko

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Newtown Elementary School

Reason: FMLA – Family Medical Leave

Uncompensated Leave

Effective: September 23, 2016 – December 23, 2016

January 3, 2017 – Februrary 1, 2014

11. Name: Sarah Spadafora

Position: World Language Teacher

Location: Holland & Newtown Middle Schools

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Reason: FMLA – Family Medical Leave

Effectrive August 23, 2016 – September 9, 2016

12. Name: Patricia Wargo

Position: CARES Counselor

Location: Council Rock High School North

Reason: .4 Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 23, 2016 – June 15, 2017

E. Assignment/Classification Change 1. Name: Casey Weinstein

To Position: .5 Elementary Teacher

From Position: 1.0 Elemenatry Teacher

Reason: Voluntary Reduction of Contract

Effective: August 23, 2016

F. New Appointments No Actions Recommended

G. End of Assignment

1. Name: Marianne Alt

Position: Math Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective: June 13, 2016

2. Name: Katherine Ayling

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Maureen M. Welch Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective: June 13, 2016

3. Name: Megan Babecki

Position: English Teacher

Location: Holland Middle School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective: June 13, 2016

4. Name: Jeannette Barber

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Richboro Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective: June 13, 2016

5. Name: Mallori Barch

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Hillcrest Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

6. Name: Colleen Boyle

Position: Speech & Language Pathologist

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

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7. Name: Meghan Bradley

Position: Counselor

Location: Richboro Middle School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

8. Name: Carla Cancelliere

Position: Spanish Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

9. Name: Jessica Caraccio

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location; Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

10. Name: Lindsay Chalela

Position: Special Education Teacher

Status: Full Time Substitute

Location: Goodnoe Elementary School

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

11. Name: Krista Chapman

Position: Math Teacher

Location: Holland Middle School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

12. Name: Matthew Coulter

Position: Math Teacher

Location; Council Rock High School South

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

13. Name: Stacey Cronin

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Newtown Middle School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

14. Name: Jena Davis

Position: Language Arts Teacher

Location: Newtown Middle School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

15. Name: Leigh Ann Doyle

Position: CARES Coordinator

Location: Council Rock High School North

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

16. Name: Timothy Duke

Position: STEM Teacher

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Location: Holland Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

17. Name: Prudence Esbenshade

Position: Behavior Analyst

Location: Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

18. Name: Karalina Ferino

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Newtown Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

19. Name: Christopher Fernandez

Position; School Psychologist

Location: Richboro Middle School/Hillcrest Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

20. Name: Sara Foley

Position; .7 Health & Physical Education /

.3 Special Education Teacher

Location; Council Rock High School South

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date; June 13, 2016

21. Name: Melinda Fuller

Position; Math Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School North

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

22. Name: Amanda Gensbauer

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School North

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

23. Name: Danielle Gleason

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Goodnoe Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

24. Name: Jennifer Gontkof-Murray

Position: English Teacher

Location; Holland Middle School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

25. Name: Devon Hamilton

Position: .5 Kindergarten Teacher

Location: Richboro Elementary School

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Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

26. Name: Christopher Hipp

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Holland Middle School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

27. Name: Aaron Heintz

Position: English Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School North

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

28. Name: Nancy Jachimski

Position: Counselor

School: Maureen M. Welch & Wrightstown Elementary Schools

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

29 Name: Amanda Johnson

Position: Special Education Teacher

School: Churchville Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

30. Name: Kristina Kopfer

Position: Art Teacher

School: Holland Middle School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

31. Name: Kristina Kramarev

Position: Elementary Teacher

School: Goodnoe Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

32. Name: Laura Long

Position: Counselor

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

33. Name: Chloe Lubbe

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

34. Name: Margaret McCabe

Position: .4 Engilsh Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School North

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

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35. Name: Colin McCarthy

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Holland Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

36. Name: Amanda McDowell

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location; Hillcrest Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

37. Name: Meredith McLaren

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

38. Name: Alexandra Moore

Position; Math Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

39. Name: Mary Ellen Mulderrig

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Churchville Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

40. Name: Erica Penn

Position: English Teacher

Location: Newtown Middle School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

41. Name: Suzanne Parry

Position: Science Teacher

Location: Newtown Middle School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

42. Name: Lauren Persson

Position: Secondary Guidance Counselor

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

43. Name: Stephanie Pratt

Position: English Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

44. Name: Tammi Schulman

Position: Guidance Counselor

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Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

45. Name: Lauren Smith

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Rolling Hills Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

46. Name: Amber Sobel

Position; Elementary Teacher

Location: Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

47. Name: Lauren White

Position: Health & Physical Education

Location: Churchville Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

48. Name: Katrina Wright

Position; Elementary Teacher

Location; Goodnoe Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

49. Name: Alexis Yett

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

50. Name: Brianna Young

Position: Special Education

Location: Newtown Middle School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Effective Date: June 13, 2016

III. SUPPORT STAFF

A. Resignations

1. Name: Michele Dubs

Position: Athletic Secretary

Location: Council Rock High School North

Effective: April 20, 2017

2. Name: Mary Patz

Position: Confidential HR Assistant

Location: Chancellor Center

Effective: April 29, 2016

3. Name: Shelley Whalen

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Position: Teacher Assistant

Location: Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Effective: May 3, 2016

B. Retirements No Actions Recommended

C. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Name: Austin Irvin

Position; Teacher Assistant

Location: Maureen M. Welch Elementary School

Reason: Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: August 29, 2016 – June 15, 2017

2. Name: Faith Wenstrup

Position: Bus Monitor

Location: Chancellor Center

Reason: Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: May 2, 2016 – May 16, 2016

D. New Appointments

1. Name: Diane Bittle

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Council Rock High School North

Compensation: $18.78 per hour/7 hours per day/5 days per week

Status: Temporary Full Time Support Staff

Reason: Employee Leave

Effective: December 1, 2015 (Retroactive from start of

assignment)

2. Name: Peter Brill

Position: Summer Worker - Maintenance

Location: Operations Department

Compensation: $10.50 per hour/ 4 hours per day / 3 days per week

Status: Temporary Part Time Support Staff

Reason: Seasonal Work

Effective: June 13, 2016

3. Name: Sharon Leuz

Position: Part time Confidental HR Assistant

Location: Chancellor Center

Status: Confidential Part Time Employee

Compensation: $11.00 per hr.

Reason: Employee resignation (M. Patz)

Effective: May 23, 2016

4. Name: Margaret McAnulty

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant, Special Education

Location; Council Rock High School North

Status Temporary Full Time Support Staff

Compensation: $18.28 per hr.

Reason: New position (student need)

Effective: February 2, 2016 (Retroactive from start of

assignment)

5. Name: Caitlin Somers

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Position: Secretary IV

Location: Holland Elementary School

Status: Regular Full Time Support Staff

Compensation: $21.68 per hr, 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week

Reason: Employee Reassignment (L. Arnosky)

Effective: TBD

E. Change of Assignment

1. Name: Marie Garvey

From: Class IV Secretary, Special Services

To: Confidential Administrative Assistant, Business Office

Status: Confidential Employee

Location: Chancellor Center

Reason: Employee Reassignment (M. McLaughlin)

Effective: June 13, 2016

F. End of Assignment

2. Name: Deirdre Acord

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Hillcrest Elementary School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

3. Name: Sheila Altomare

Position: Temporary Staff Nurse/Teacher Assistant

Location: Richboro Middle School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

4. Name: Nicole Barker

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Goodnoe Elementary School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

5. Name: Marlene Benson

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Newtown Middle School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

6. Name: Diane Bittle

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Council Rock High School North

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

7. Name: Joan Devine

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Holland Middle School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

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8. Name: Thomas Dingui

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Holland Middle School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

9. Name: James Donahue

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

10. Name: Brett Flair

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Holland Middle School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

11. Name: Kelly Gillis

Position: Temporary Part TimeTeacher Assistant /

Temporary Part Time Office Aide

Location: Newtown Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School

Status: Temporary Part-Time Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

12. Name: Sarah Grady

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

13. Name: Alison Hughes

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Richboro Middle School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

14. Name: Krista Kotsay

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Newtown Elementary School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

15. Name: Brendan Kozub

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Goodnoe Elementary School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

16. Name: Rachel Kupferschmidt

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Goodnoe Elementary School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

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17. Name: Jenna Loughlin

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Holland Middle School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

18. Name: Kristin Mangan

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Goodnoe Elementary School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

19. Name: Alexandra Mangogna

Position: Temporary Part TimeTeacher Assistant

Location: Newtown Elementary School

Status: Temporary Part Time Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

20. Name: Allison Marbo

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Council Rock High School North

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

21. Name: Barbara Marshall-Ramp

Position: Temporary Title I Teacher Assistant

Location: Newtown Elementary School

Status: Temporary Part Time Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

22. Name: Joseph Murray

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Maureen M. Welch Elementary School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

23. Name: Jacqueline Nguyen

Position: Temporary Title I Teacher Assistant

Location: Hillcrest Elementary School

Status: Temporary Part Time Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

24. Name: Kristine O’Mara

Position: Temporary Café Aide

Location: Richboro Middle School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

25. Name: Jeanine Rambo

Position: Temporary Title I Teacher Assistant

Location: Churchville Elementary School

Status: Temporary Part Time Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

26. Name: Joan Renck

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

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Location: Newtown Elementary School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

27. Name: Barbara Roth

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Hillcrest Elementary School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

28. Name: Alisa Shain

Position: Temporary Librarian Assistant

Location: Holland Middle School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

29. Name: Kevin Taylor

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Council Rock High School North

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

30. Name: Alex Trier

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Council Rock Education Center

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

31. Name: Melissa Ventresca

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

32. Name: Barbara Williamson

Position: Temporary Staff Nurse/Teacher Assistant

Location: Hillcrest Elementary School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

33. Name: Nancy Winslow

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Goodnoe Elementary School

Status: Temporary Support Staff

Effective: June 10, 2016

Substitutes

PROFESSIONAL GUEST TEACHERS

Kathryn Boosz

SUPPORT SUBSTITUTES

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Mary Reichert

Items added after initial upload

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Lori Arner – Sabbatical

Brooke Shortledge – LOA

Support Staff – End of Assignments Faith Wenstrup – Support Staff LOA

Marie Garvy – Assignment Change

Thursday, May 19,.2016

Kathryn Boosz – Professional Sub