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NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT Engaging, Enriching, and Empowering All Students through a World-Class Education Board of School Directors Meeting October 26, 2017 Upper Elementary School LGI Room, 6:30 PM New Hope-Solebury Board of School Directors Mr. Neale Dougherty President Mrs. Adrienne Deussing Vice President Mr. John Capriotti Member Mr. Mark Cowell Member Mrs. Jennifer Gormley Member Mrs. Tracy Keyes Member Mr. Douglas McDonough Member Mrs. Maria Povacz Member Mrs. Sandra Weisbrot Member Non-Voting Members Dr. Steven Yanni Superintendent Mr. Andrew Lechman Board Secretary Mr. John Cook Treasurer Our Mission The New Hope-Solebury School District takes pride in our commitment to excellence. We strive to inspire and empower our students to become passionate, confident, life-long learners, with the strength of character to contribute to a diverse and ever-changing world. Executive Session 6:00 pm Legal, Personnel & Negotiation Matters

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NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Engaging, Enriching, and Empowering All Students

through a World-Class Education

Board of School Directors Meeting October 26, 2017

Upper Elementary School LGI Room, 6:30 PM

New Hope-Solebury Board of School Directors

Mr. Neale Dougherty

President

Mrs. Adrienne Deussing

Vice President

Mr. John Capriotti

Member

Mr. Mark Cowell

Member

Mrs. Jennifer Gormley

Member

Mrs. Tracy Keyes

Member

Mr. Douglas McDonough

Member

Mrs. Maria Povacz

Member

Mrs. Sandra Weisbrot

Member

Non-Voting Members

Dr. Steven Yanni

Superintendent

Mr. Andrew Lechman

Board Secretary

Mr. John Cook

Treasurer

Our Mission The New Hope-Solebury School District takes pride in our commitment to excellence. We strive to

inspire and empower our students to become passionate, confident, life-long learners, with the strength of

character to contribute to a diverse and ever-changing world.

Executive Session 6:00 pm

Legal, Personnel & Negotiation Matters

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NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Engaging, Enriching, and Empowering All Students

through a World-Class Education

Board of School Directors Meeting Agenda

October 26, 2017

Per Board Operating Guidelines 006.2, all Board of School Directors meetings

are audio recorded.

I. Call to Order and Announcement of Executive Session

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call

IV. Additional, Deletions, and/or Modifications to the Agenda

V. Acceptance of Minutes

A. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors accept the minutes from the

September 27, 2017 regular meeting of the New Hope-Solebury Board of

Directors as presented in Attachment A.*

VI. Reports to the Board of Directors

A. Student Reports

1. High School—Kaylee Tao, Blake Doherty

2. Middle School

3. Upper Elementary School

B. Superintendent’s Report—Dr. Yanni

C. Committee Reports

1. Athletics and Activities—Mrs. Weisbrot

2. Curriculum—Mrs. Keyes

3. Facilities Committee—Mr. Capriotti

4. Finance Committee—Mr. Dougherty

5. Policy and Personnel Committee—Mr. McDonough

6. Special Education Committee—Mrs. Gormley

D. Liaison Reports

1. Bucks County Intermediate Unit—Mrs. Weisbrot

2. Middle Bucks Institute of Technology—Mr. Capriotti

3. Pennsylvania School Boards Association—Mr. Dougherty

VII. Old Business

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VIII. New Business

A. Discussion Item: Student Performance Updates – Dr. Yanni and Mr. Malone

B. Comments/Discussion (Agenda Items Only)

1. Board Discussion

2. Public Comment

3. Board Comment

4. Superintendent’s Comments

C. Action Items (Consent Agenda)

1. Facilities

a. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve a change order for critical path work completed in the senior hallway courtyard to remove bedrock to allow for the installation of the sanitary pit for a total of approximately $101,000. Funds from the contingency account will be used for this change order.

2. Finance

a. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the

Treasurer’s Reports for September, 2017, in their entirety as

presented in Attachment B.*

b. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve and

ratify the list of bills totaling $3,581,471.88 in its entirety as

presented in Attachment C.*

c. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the

Act 93 Agreement (Administrators’ Compensation Plan) effective

July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023 as presented in Attachment

D.*

d. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve a

confidential settlement agreement with a family due to a residency

issue during the 2016-2017 school year.

e. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors commit an

additional $1,500,000 of the District’s estimated ending fund

balance for the 2016-2017 school year for capital projects. This

will make the total committed fund balance for capital projects

$1,760,000.

3. Personnel

a. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the following retirements/resignations:

Resignations Position Effective Forcino, Vincent

Evening Custodian (Retirement with Supermax)

1/2/2018

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b. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve

the following leaves:

Leaves Position Effective Guertler, Mary Administrative Assistant

Internet Technology Department

Extended end date: 10/6/2016 – 10/5/2017 10/5/2018 (Intermittent)

Rosenburg, Karen Teacher, Art High School

Extended end date: 9/1/2016 – 8/31/2017 8/31/2018 (Intermittent)

Sanders, Tara Teacher, English High School

Extended end date: 5/1/2017 – 1/26/2018 6/18/2018

Whyte, Jennifer Teacher, 3rd Grade Upper Elementary School

Extended end date 2/6/2017 – 1/26/2018 6/18/2018

c. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve

the following transfers:

Transfers From/To Effective Salary Benefits

Leveille, Zachary Temporary Summer Helper IT Department; Per Diem Substitute IT Department

10/2/2017 (no change) (no change)

Tzemintimpi, Maria

ESL Teacher HS/MS; Spanish Teacher HS (Leave – Huffman)

10/11/2017 –

1/26/2018

(no change) (no change)

Miller, Jacqueline Instructional Assistant LES; LTS Teacher (Whyte) 3rd Grade UES

Extended end date

8/29/2017 –

1/26/2018 6/18/2018

(no change) (no change)

d. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve

the following appointments, contingent upon satisfying all requirements of law and district policy:

Appointments/

Position Reason Effective Salary Benefits

Donovan, Michael LTS Teacher English HS

Leave - Sanders

Extended end date

8/29/2017 – 1/26/2018

(no change) (no change)

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6/18/2018

McGettigan, Colleen LTS Teacher ESL HS

Transfer - Tzemintimpi

10/24/2017 – 1/26/2018

$48,455 (prorated) B, Step 01

No

Brennan, Colleen LTS Instructional Assistant LES

Additional Support

10/30/2017 – 6/14/2018

$14.99/ Hourly Step 0

Yes

Rhoades, Matthew Groundskeeper Per Diem Substitute

Substitute Position

On or about 10/30/2017

$18.84/ Hourly Step 0

No

Salazar, Shirley Custodian Per Diem Substitute

Substitute Position

On or about 10/30/2017

$17.67/ Hourly Step 0

No

e. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve

the following Extra Duty Responsibility (EDR) contracts for the 2017-2018 school year in the amount of $ 9,233.04 (Annual Total to Date - $163,964.04).

Name Extra Duty Responsibility (EDR) Stipend

Balmer, Lori Curriculum Liaison for Secondary Social Studies $2,166 ATHLETICS

Chuma, Meka 7th Grade Volleyball

$840.54 prorated

Cummings, Sharon 8th Grade Field Hockey $1,704 HIGH SCHOOL

Cummings, Sharon Class Advisor 12B $1,672 James, Liz Class Advisor 10 $647 Nino, Angela GSA Alliance $686

UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Conway, Mark School Store $189.50

Demore, Christine Garden Club $686

Loving, Jennifer Newspaper $642

4. Policy a. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the

following policies as presented in Attachment E *: o 113—Special Education o 113.1—Discipline of Students with Disabilities o 113.2—Screening and Evaluation for Students with Disabilities o 113.3—Behavior Support o 216—Student Records

b. It is recommended that the Board of School Directors reapprove

the New Hope-Solebury Comprehensive Plan for submission to the

Pennsylvania Department of Education to comply with state

regulations. (Click Here for New Hope-Solebury Comprehensive

Plan)

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IX. Comments/Discussion (Non-Agenda Items Only)

A. Public Comment

B. Board Discussion

C. Superintendent’s Comments

X. Adjournment

Informational Items

Enrollment Report as presented in Attachment F.*

The following Board Operating Guideline had a first reading and is under

consideration. The second reading will take place on Thursday (11/9/2017) at the Policy/Human Resources Committee Meeting:

006.2—Audio Recording of School Board Meetings by District

The following policies have had a first reading and are under consideration. The second reading will take place on Thursday (11/9/2017) at the Policy/Human Resources Committee Meeting:

146—Student Services 918—Title I Parent Involvement 701.1—Naming Rights 701.2—Sponsorship, Partnerships, and Advertising

November 2017 Meeting Schedule—All meetings are held in the UES LGI room unless

otherwise noted.

Athletics – Thursday (11/2/17) —6:00 PM

Special Education—Thursday (11/9/2017)—6:00PM – UES Library

Facilities—Thursday (11/9/2017)—6:00PM

Policy/Human Resources—Thursday (11/9/2017)—7:30PM

Finance—Thursday (11/16/2017)—6:00 PM

School Board Meeting (11/30/2017)—6:30PM

Fiscal Dashboards, Current and Future Financial Projections, September 30, 2017, as

presented in Attachment G.*

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NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Engaging, Enriching, and Empowering All Students

through a World-Class Education

Board of School Directors Meeting September 27, 2017

Upper Elementary School LGI Room, 6:30 PM

New Hope-Solebury Board of School Directors

Mr. Neale Dougherty

President

Mrs. Adrienne Deussing

Vice President

Mr. John Capriotti

Member

Mr. Mark Cowell

Member

Mrs. Jennifer Gormley

Member

Mrs. Tracy Keyes

Member

Mr. Douglas McDonough

Member

Mrs. Maria Povacz

Member

Mrs. Sandra Weisbrot

Member

Non-Voting Members

Dr. Steven Yanni

Superintendent

Mr. Andrew Lechman

Board Secretary

Mr. John Cook

Treasurer

Our Mission The New Hope-Solebury School District takes pride in our commitment to excellence. We strive to

inspire and empower our students to become passionate, confident, life-long learners, with the strength of

character to contribute to a diverse and ever-changing world.

Executive Session 6:00 pm

Legal, Personnel & Negotiation Matters

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NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Engaging, Enriching, and Empowering All Students

through a World-Class Education

Board of School Directors Meeting Agenda

September 27, 2017

Per Board Operating Guidelines 006.2, all Board of School Directors meetings

are audio recorded.

I. Call to Order and Announcement of Executive Session

A meeting of the New Hope-Solebury School District Board of Directors was held in the Upper Elementary School LGI on Wednesday September 27, 2017. Mr. Dougherty, Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

II. An Executive Session was held prior to the Board meeting to discuss legal issues and personnel and negotiations matters.

III. Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Dougherty introduced Mrs. Marrone’s 3rd grade class to lead members and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call

The Secretary called roll:

Members present: Mr. Capriotti, Mr. Cowell, Mr. Dougherty, Mrs. Gormley, Mrs. Keyes, Mr. McDonough, Mrs. Weisbrot Members absent: Mrs. Deussing, Mrs. Povacz Administrators present: Dr. Yanni, Mrs. Candido, Dr. Cortellessa, Mrs. Frantz, Mr. Lechman, Mr. Malone, Mrs. Marton, Dr. McKenna, Mr. Pedersen, Mr. Radaszkiewicz, Mr. Seier

V. Additional, Deletions, and/or Modifications to the Agenda

Dr. Yanni covered the following items:

Comprehensive Plan and Campus Revitalization Project presentation

items will be covered in the Superintendent report.

MS and UES student reports will start next month

Mrs. Gormley – Made a motion to temporarily suspend BOG 006.2 where all

meetings are audit recorded and have this BOG be reviewed at the policy committee.

Special education committee is concerned about unintentionally relaying confidential

information.

Mrs. McDonough seconded the motion

The motion was approved to be added to the agenda.

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VI. Acceptance of Minutes

a. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cowell, seconded by Mrs. Weisbrot, the Board voted unanimously to accept the August 24, 2017 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors.

Mr. Capriotti Yes Mr. Cowell Yes Mrs. Deussing Absent Mrs. Gormley Yes Mrs. Keyes Yes Mr. McDonough Yes Mrs. Povacz Absent Mrs. Weisbrot Yes Mr. Dougherty Abstain

Voice Motion passed 6 – 0 with 2 absent and 1 abstention

VII. Reports to the Board of Directors

a. Student Reports

i. High School—Kaylee Tao, Blake Doherty

ii. Middle School – No Report

iii. Upper Elementary School – No Report

b. Superintendent’s Report—Dr. Yanni

Dr. Yanni reported on the following i. District Theme for this school year – ROAR – Removing Obstacles to

Achieve Results. ii. Thank you offered to staff for being flexible in dealing with obstacles

in getting school up and running this summer. iii. Comprehensive Plan to be reapproved at October Board meeting

1. Continued collaboration with the Penn Literacy Network

2. Six-Seven teachers getting trained in Wilson Reading

3. School Wide Positive Behavior Support

4. Advanced Placement Environmental Science

5. Revitalizing Business Department

6. Work with BCIU and development of IU Hope transition program.

7. Multi-tier system of support for intervention and enrichment.

iv. Long range facility planning for building, grounds and athletics for

development of a plan and properly fund our capital needs.

v. Continue long range financial planning.

vi. Complete a demographic study to have data to show enrollment trends to

make decisions on how to maximize use of facilities.

vii. Campus Revitalization Plan update – Still on track for August 2018

project completion date. Provided overview of two project change orders

for action at tonight’s meeting.

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c. Committee Reports

Committee chairs reported on meetings; minutes are posted to the district website.

i. Athletics and Activities—Mrs. Weisbrot

ii. Curriculum—Mrs. Keyes

iii. Facilities Committee—Mr. Capriotti

iv. Finance Committee—Mr. Dougherty

v. Policy and Personnel Committee—Mr. McDonough

vi. Special Education Committee—Mrs. Gormley

d. Liaison Reports

i. Bucks County Intermediate Unit—Mrs. Weisbrot

1. Transition program and ESY mini report

2. Update on Perkasie Square

ii. Middle Bucks Institute of Technology—Mr. Capriotti

1. No updates to provide.

iii. Pennsylvania School Boards Association—Mr. Dougherty

1. No updates to provide.

VIII. Old Business

a. Comprehensive Planning – Dr. Yanni

i. Covered in the Superintendent’s Report.

IX. New Business

a. Change Orders for Campus Revitalization – Dr. Yanni

i. Covered in the Superintendent’s Report.

b. Comments/Discussion (Agenda Items Only)

i. Board Discussion

Board Discussion occurred around the following agenda item topics: Added agenda item – Temporarily Suspend BOG 006.2

until review by the Policy Committee.

o Board discussion occurred when the motion was made

and the topics covered are as follows:

More information about the reason for this

motion as it relates to the Special Education

Committee and compliance with FERPA.

Confirmation that this motion is only

temporary.

Can minutes and audio be edited to redact

sensitive information?

Committee meetings are public meetings so

how can we address private matters that are

discussed publically? No private information

should be discussed at public meetings.

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Training for board members to handle

situations that might occur in the future.

Timing – review to be completed at October

Policy meeting and 2nd reading for

November Board Meeting.

There is precedent within our own district as

the HR Committee is not audio recorded.

o When it came time to take action on this motion the

motion was pulled from the table as an action item and

the Board agreed that it would be further discussed at

the Policy Committee without taking action to

temporarily suspend BOG 006.2.

ii. Public Comment

Public Comment occurred around the following agenda item topics: Mrs. Nichols commented on the agenda item to

Temporarily Suspend BOG 006.2

Mr. Band commented on the following: o Agenda item to suspend BOG 006.2

o Personnel Item f. (EDR)

iii. Board Comment

None

iv. Superintendent’s Comments

Superintendent commented on the following agenda item topics: Dr. Yanni addressed Mr. Band’s comments regarding

Personnel Item f. (EDR)

c. Action Items (Consent Agenda)

i. Facilities

Upon a motion made by Mr. Cowell, seconded by Mrs. Weisbrot, the

Board voted as follows on Facilities Items a-b:

Mr. Capriotti Yes Mr. Cowell Yes Mrs. Deussing Absent Mrs. Gormley Yes Mrs. Keyes Yes Mr. McDonough Yes Mrs. Povacz Absent Mrs. Weisbrot Yes Mr. Dougherty Yes

Motion passed 7 – 0 with 2 absent and 0 abstentions

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1. Approve a change order not to exceed $41,500 for water

proofing the rear of the original High School building. The change order includes new gutters, leaders, water proofing of the walls for the rooms below grade, new drainage pipes and regrading of the ground away from the building.

2. Approve a deduct change order in the amount of $5,500 from the

conversion of sidewalk to a concrete pad adjacent to the enclosed

link between the Middle and High Schools which was discussed at

the August 24, 2017 Board Meeting.

ii. Finance

Upon a motion made by Mr. Cowell, seconded by Mrs. Weisbrot, the

Board voted as follows on Finance Items a-b:

Mr. Capriotti Yes Mr. Cowell Yes Mrs. Deussing Absent Mrs. Gormley Yes Mrs. Keyes Yes Mr. McDonough Yes Mrs. Povacz Absent Mrs. Weisbrot Yes Mr. Dougherty Yes

Motion passed 7 – 0 with 2 absent and 0 abstentions

1. Approve the Treasurer’s Reports for July and August, 2017, in

their entirety as presented in Attachment B.*

2. Approve and ratify the list of bills totaling $4,062,626.27 in its

entirety as presented in Attachment C.*

iii. Personnel

Upon a motion made by Mr. Cowell, seconded by Mrs. Weisbrot, the

Board voted as follows on Personnel Items a-f:

Mr. Capriotti Yes Mr. Cowell Yes Mrs. Deussing Absent Mrs. Gormley Yes Mrs. Keyes Yes Mr. McDonough Yes Mrs. Povacz Absent Mrs. Weisbrot Yes Mr. Dougherty Yes Motion passed 7 – 0 with 2 absent and 0 abstentions

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a. Approve the following resignation:

Resignations Position Effective Taylor, Elizabeth Part-Time Non-Instructional

Assistant (LES) 6/14/2017

b. Approve the following leaves:

Leaves Position Effective Reynolds, Michelle Special Education Teacher

(LES) 3/7/2018 – 4/18/2018 (Approx.)

Huffman, Andrea Foreign Language Teacher (HS)

8/29/2017 –1/26/2018

c. Approve the following transfers:

Transfers From/To Effective Salary Benefits

Parker-Kramli, Kathryn

LTS Instructional Assistant (Miller) UES; IA – HS (Resignation-Fofrich)

8/29/2017 $15.53/hourly Step 1

Yes

Miller, Jacqueline Instructional Assistant LES; Grade 3 LTS (Whyte)

8/29/2017 – 1/26/2018

$52,515, B+24, Step 01 (prorated)

Yes

Laff, Amy LTS Teacher (Abt) Special Education UES; LTS Teacher (Jones) Special Education UES

10/6/2017 4/13/2018 (Approx.)

$68,181 B+24, Step 5 (prorated)

Yes

d. Approve the following appointments, contingent upon

satisfying all requirements of law and district policy:

Appointments/ Position

Reason Effective Salary Benefits

Webb, Barbara (Part-Time Cafeteria Worker: HS)

Termination (Rosenthal)

9/5/2017 $11.54/ hourly Step 0

No

Gross, Emma (LTS Instructional Assistant: LES)

Transfer (Miller)

9/12/2017 -1/26/2018

$14.99/ hourly Step 0

No

Kaminski, Lori (Part-Time Non-Instructional Assistant: LES)

Resignation (Taylor)

9/20/2017 $14.95/ hourly Step 0

No

Atkins, Megan (Special Education Teacher: HS)

Retirement (Finley)

Revised On or about 8/29/2017 9/29/2017

$63,082 MA/ME Step 2

Yes

Berwick, Alison (Per Diem Nurse Substitute)

Substitute Position

On or about 10/2/2017

$22.00/ hourly

No

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Kolsky, Yajie (Kim) (Per Diem Cafeteria Substitute)

Substitute Position

On or about 10/2/2017

$11.54/ hourly Step 0

No

Philipps, Robert (Part-Time Evening Custodian)

Resignation – Mervine

10/3/2017 $17.67/ hourly Step 0

No

e. Recognize that the following teacher has earned tenure as of

September 29, 2017: Haferl, Stacey

f. Approve the following Extra Duty Responsibility (EDR)

contracts for the 2017-2018 school year in the amount of $102,489 (Annual Total to Date - $154,731).

Name Extra Duty Responsibility (EDR) Stipend

Brown, Nicole Curriculum Liaison for Elementary K-5 $2,166

Cook, Chris Curriculum Liaison for Secondary Science $2,166

Cook, Chris Mentor to Elizabeth James $691

Giorgi, Andrew Curriculum Liaison for Secondary English $2,166

Giorgi, Andrew Mentor to Michael Donovan (half-year) $345.50

Korn, Andrea Mentor to Megan Atkins $691

Loving, Brian Curriculum Liaison for Math Grades 6-12 $2,166

Rosenburg, Karen Curriculum Liaison for Fine & Practical Arts K-12 $2,166

Vath, Kristin Curriculum Liaison for World Languages $2,166 ATHLETICS

Bennett, Maria 7th grade Volleyball $1,556 Demby, Brian Golf $2,822 Doyle, Kaitlin Cross Country MS $1,348 Fleischacker, Michael 8th grade Volleyball $1,704 Jeff, Love Soccer 8th grade Boys $1,704 Natale, Emma Soccer JV Girls $3,358

HIGH SCHOOL Achenbach, Fred Class Advisor 12 $1,672 Anderson, Alicia National Honor Society $629 ~ Bachart, David Junior Class 11B $2,093 Bachart, David Pit Orchestra Musical $1,438 Bachart, David Band Director $2,677 Bateman, Tom Vocal Coach/Musical $2,136 Bateman, Tom Pianist Musical $702 Bateman, Tom Choral Director $2,677 Cook, Chris Class Advisor 9 $647 Elvey, Kevin HS Ski Club $809 Giorgi, Andrew Lions Tale $1,946 Gonsiewski, Jon Blue/Gold Advisor $501.50 ~ Gonsiewski, Jon Student Council HS $3,406 Gonsiewski, Jon HS Ski Club $809 Korn, Andrea Culminating Project Coordinator $4135.50 ~ Lengyel, Emilia Key Club $1,707 Lengyel, Emilia Class Advisor 9 $647 Loving, Brian Athletic Equipment Manager $5,645

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Loving, Brian Chess Club $946 Marchok, Chris FBLA $1,556 O'Hara, John Mathletes HS $986 Penglase, Brandon Stage Manager $2,968 Pittner, Melanie Play Director $2,434 Pittner, Melanie Director of Musical $3,309 Pfancook, Jeremy Envirothon $628 Preiss, Glenn Yearbook $1,946 Procaccino, Christine Class Advisor 10 $647 Rosenburg, Karen Art Club $2,044 Ryan, Stefanie Class Advisor 11A $2,093 Schwander, Mary Press Coordinator $1,505 Schwander, Mary Key Club $1,707 Schwander, Mary Reading Olympics $324 Shade, Staci National Honor Society $629* Sherman, Adam Blue/Gold Advisor $501.50 ~ Sorensen, Ryan Science Olympics $271 Soriano, Lori Culminating Project Coordinator $4135.50 ~ Wehr, Nich String Groups $1,704

MIDDLE SCHOOL Bachart, David MS Jazz $1,653

Bateman, Tom MS Musical/Pit $2,372

Ferber, Dawn Art Club $984 ~

Golden, Christyn Art Club $984 ~

Derby, Heather Spirit Club $1,217 ~

Dykie, Jeff Outdoors Club A $1,270

Hamill, Michele MS Talent Show $359.50 ~

Hamill, Michele TAG Env. Club MS $1,838

Kolinchok, Dave MS Outdoor Club B $1,270

Nichols, Victoria Spirit Club $1,217 ~

Nichols, Victoria MS Talent Show $359.50 ~

Nino, Angela 8th Grade Advisor $1,296

Nino, Angela 7th Grade Advisor $1,296

Nino, Angela MS Student Council $617 ~

O'Donnell, Colleen MS Student Council $617

Smith, Craig Stage Manager MS $646

Smith, Craig MS Yearbook $2,190

Smith, Craig Reading Olympics 6 $324

Smith, Craig Reading Olympics 7 & 8 $324

UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Burns, Donna UES School Store $189.50

Burns, Morgan Homework Club $1,233

Gale, Laurie Safety Patrol $600

Kilroy, Robin Yearbook $642

Nelson, Peter ES Soccer $1,060

Nelson, Peter Flag Football $1,062

Schade, Renee Student Council $646

Van Praag, Emily "Naturals" Chorus $449

Van Praag, Emily Chorus - 4th & 5th $834

~ = split contract

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iv. Appointment PSBA Officers/ Insurance Trust Trustees

Upon a motion made by Mr. Cowell, seconded by Mr. Dougherty, the

Board voted as follows on the appointment of PSBA Officers/Insurance

Trust Trustees:

Mr. Capriotti Abstain Mr. Cowell Yes Mrs. Deussing Absent Mrs. Gormley Yes Mrs. Keyes Yes Mr. McDonough Yes Mrs. Povacz Absent Mrs. Weisbrot Yes Mr. Dougherty Yes

Motion passed 6 – 0 with 2 absent and 1 abstention

1. Motion to vote for Mr. Voit to serve as President-Elect of PSBA

for 2018.

a. Motion made by Mr. Cowell, seconded by Mrs. Weisbrot.

2. Motion to vote for Mr. Smedley to serve as Vice President of

PSBA for 2018.

a. Motion made by Mr. Cowell, seconded by Mr. Dougherty.

3. Motion to vote for Mr. Gossert to serve as Treasure of PSBA for

2018.

a. Motion made by Mr. Cowell, seconded by Mr. Dougherty.

4. Motion to vote for Mr. Neel to serve as PSBA Insurance Trust

Trustee of PSBA for 2018.

a. Motion made by Mr. Cowell, seconded by Mr. Dougherty.

b. Mr. Capriotti – Abstained

X. Comments/Discussion (Non-Agenda Items Only)

a. Public Comment

i. Mr. Rose commented on the NHSEA contract negotiations

ii. Mr. Band commented on the NHSEA contract negotiations.

iii. Mrs. Highland commented on the new IU HOPE program and thanked

the district for starting this program.

b. Board Discussion

i. None c. Superintendent’s Comments

i. Dr. Yanni – Responded to Mr. Band regarding NHSEA contract negotiations and confirmed that we are not at impasse so the details of the negotiations are premature.

XI. Adjournment – Meeting was adjourned at 8:02pm

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Informational Items

Enrollment Report as presented in Attachment D.*

The following policies have had a first reading and are under consideration. The second

reading will take place on Thursday (10/12/2017) at the Policy/Human Resources

meeting:

113—Special Education

113.1—Discipline of Students with Disabilities

113.2—Screening and Evaluations for Students with Disabilities

113.3—Behavior Support

216—Student Records

October 2017 Meeting Schedule—All meetings are held in the UES LGI room unless

otherwise noted.

Curriculum Advisory—Thursday (10/5/2017)—6:00PM

Special Education—Thursday (10/12/2017)—6:00PM – UES Library

Facilities—Thursday (10/12/2017)—6:00PM

Policy/Human Resources—Thursday (10/12/2017)—7:30PM

Finance—Thursday (10/19/2017)—6:00 PM

School Board Meeting (10/26/2017)—6:30PM

Fiscal Dashboards, Current and Future Projections, August 31, 2017, as presented in

Attachment E.*

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NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR COMPENSATION PLAN

(“ACT 93”)

Effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023

Approved by the Board of School Directors October 26, 2017

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Introduction

The Board of School Directors of the New Hope-Solebury School District (hereinafter, referred to as the “Board”) strongly supports the concept that a thorough and effective school system can only exist if the day-to-day management of the schools is entrusted to dedicated, competent, and highly qualified persons. Good management relies on the abilities of persons to perform the responsibilities of the positions for which they are hired. It is therefore incumbent upon the Board to pursue a plan of compensation, based upon achieving district goals, responsible and acceptable performance, which will provide fair and appropriate financial incentive for management personnel. Therefore, the Board now establishes that the District shall adopt a compensation plan for the Administrators of the District and that such plan shall be in accord with Section 11-1164 of the Public School Code of the State of Pennsylvania, 1949, as amended.

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ARTICLE 1 LEGAL AUTHORITY

Legal Authority The New Hope-Solebury School District, hereinafter called the “District” adopts the following Administrative Compensation Plan which is in accord with the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949, as amended, Section 11-1164.

ARTICLE 2 EFFECTIVE DATE

Effective Date This compensation plan sets forth the salaries and fringe benefits of employment for all administrators identified in Article 3. This plan shall become effective on July 1, 2018, and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2023.

ARTICLE 3 COVERED ADMINISTRATORS

Covered Administrators The following positions are covered by this plan:

• Assistant High School & Middle School Principal/Athletic Director

• Director of Elementary & Secondary Education

• Director of Facility Operations

• Director of Food Services(10 Month Position)

• Director of Student Services

• Director of Technology

• High School Principal

• Lower Elementary School Principal

• Middle School Principal

• Supervisor of Personnel Resources

• Upper Elementary School Principal

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ARTICLE 4 MEET AND DISCUSS

Meet and Discuss

Pursuant to Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949, as amended, Section 11-1164 , a committee of the Board will meet with administrators in the 2022-2023 school year to discuss the compensation plan to be adopted for subsequent years. If the Superintendent and/or the Administrators request, the Board will appoint representatives from the Board to meet and discuss with administrators any concerns during the school years, prior to and including the 2022-2023 school year.

ARTICLE 5 PAID TIME OFF

Paid Time Off All covered administrators will be given twelve (12) paid holidays each year of this agreement, assuming they fall within the work year in accordance with the District calendar. Such holidays will generally include:

• New Year’s Day

• Martin Luther King’s Day

• President’s Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Fourth of July

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Friday after Thanksgiving

• Day before Christmas

• Christmas Day

• One Floating Holiday (with Superintendent’s approval) If school is open on any day that is designated as a holiday, e.g. to make up for snow days, the Administrators are expected to be at work and the holiday may be rescheduled at another date. When any of the above holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the district will designate another work day as the holiday in its place.

ARTICLE 6 VACATION

Vacation Days The vacation period is the fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. All administrators will annually receive a minimum of twenty-two (22) vacation days per year (July 1-June 30), depending upon length of service. Additional vacation days will be granted upon completion of the fifth (5th), eighth (8th), and tenth (10th) year of service as outlined

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below. Administrators hired mid-year will receive pro-rated vacation days based on the month they were hired in the year in which they begin service. Any vacation days earned but not used in a school year will be permitted to be taken from July 1 through Labor Day. After Labor Day, up to three (3) vacation days total may be carried over from the previous school year for use in the subsequent school year. No more than fifteen (15) working days may be used in any single vacation period without the prior approval of the Superintendent. Vacation periods in excess of three (3) days may not be taken during the period that the students are in school, unless approved by the Superintendent. Upon completion of the fifth (5th) school year of employment with the District, one additional vacation day will be granted bringing the total vacation days to twenty-three (23). Upon completion of the eighth (8th) school year of employment with the District, a second additional vacation day will be granted, bringing the total vacation days to twenty-four (24). Upon completion of the tenth (10th) school year of employment with the District, a third additional vacation day will be granted, bringing the total vacation days to twenty-five (25). Three (3) unused vacation days in a school year, through the fifth (5th) school year of employment with the district, not to exceed three (3) vacation days total, (and not including up to three (3) vacation days permitted to be carried over for use in the subsequent school year) will be valued at the current per-deim rate and such funds will be deposited in the employee’s qualified 403(b) retirement account, to the extent and manner allowed by law. Four (4) unused vacation days in a school year, after the fifth (5th) through the tenth (10th) school year of employment with the district, not to exceed four (4) vacation days total, (and not including up to three (3) vacation days permitted to be carried over for use in the subsequent school year) will be valued at the current per-deim rate and such funds will be deposited in the employee’s qualified 403(b) retirement account, to the extent and manner allowed by law. Five (5) unused vacation days in a school year, after the tenth (10th) school year of employment with the district, not to exceed five (5) vacation days total, (and not including up to three (3) vacation days permitted to be carried over for use in the subsequent school year) will be valued at the current per-deim rate and such funds will be deposited in the employee’s qualified 403(b) retirement account, to the extent and manner allowed by law. Any other unused vacation days, (beyond three (3) that may be carried over for use in the subsequent school year), will be converted to sick leave. Extraordinary, job-related situations in a school year preventing an Administrator from utilizing his/her vacation time may be presented to the Superintendent. In extraordinary, job-related situations, the Superintendent will provide consideration of developing a plan for the Administrator

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to utilize vacation days, over the limit, in a reasonable period of time. If such a plan is provided, the Superintendent will report the plan to the Board. Upon resignation, vacation will be prorated for the school year, based upon days worked. Vacation will be paid at the prorated days, minus days already taken. If there is any tuition payback required, the value will be deducted from these funds.

ARTICLE 7 LEAVE

7.1 Personal Leave All covered Administrators will be granted three (3) days of personal leave per year for personal, legal, business, household or family matters. Personal leave is established to provide time for those activities which cannot be scheduled after school hours and which require the participation of the employee. Personal leave is not to be used for recreational purposes, nor is it to be used to extend vacations or holidays, except under the most difficult of circumstances related to travel arrangements. In such cases, advance approval must be received from the Superintendent. The Administrator intending to take personal leave will notify the Superintendent, in writing, at least five (5) days in advance of the absence, except in cases of emergencies. Unused personal leave days to a maximum of three (3) days can accumulate as sick leave and are to be taken only for illness, after an Administrator’s regular sick leave is exhausted. Accumulated personal leave days may qualify to be used for reimbursement upon retirement or death, subject to the “Super Maximum” limits as defined and described in Article 8. 7.2 Sick Leave All covered Administrators shall annually receive twelve (12) sick days. Unused sick leave shall be accumulated from year to year, without limitation. Accumulated sick days can be used for reimbursement upon retirement or death, subject to the “Super Maximum” limits as defined and described in Article 8. 7.3 Legal and Jury Duty In the event that an Administrator is required to serve as a member of a jury, he or she is expected to reimburse the district for any amount received in payment for such service from the Court.

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7.4 Death in the Family All covered Administrators shall be granted leave for death in the immediate family not to exceed five (5) days. The members of the immediate family shall be defined as father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, wife, husband, or parent-in-law. Also included shall be any near relative who resides in the same house or any person with whom the employee has made his or her home. At the Superintendent’s discretion, request for up to five days of leave may be granted for the death of any near relative. A near relative shall be defined as a first cousin, grandfather, grandmother, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, or brother-in-law. 7.5 Family and Medical Leave Covered Administrators are eligible to receive Family and Medical Leave as required by law and under the same terms and conditions as that offered to members of the NHSEA. Such information is contained in the current NHSEA agreement and will be made available to Administrators upon request to the Superintendent. The Human Resources Office will provide information on the terms, requirements, and eligibility for Family and Medical leave to all covered Administrators. 7.6 Child Rearing Leave Covered Administrators are eligible to receive child rearing leave under the same terms and conditions as that offered to members of the NHSEA. Such information is contained in the current NHSEA agreement and will be made available to Administrators upon request to the Superintendent. The Human Resources Office will provide information on details and requirements for child rearing leave to all covered Administrators. 7.7 Unpaid Leave of Absence Administrators shall be entitled to request from the Board, an unpaid leave of absence for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months. Unpaid leave of absence requests must be submitted in writing to the Superintendent on or before April 1 of the year immediately preceding the school year the leave is being requested. The Superintendent may recommend to the Board of School Directors that a request be either granted or denied, and his/her recommendation shall be based on his/her assessment of the merits of the request, and the positive and negative implications for the individual employee, and the district’s staff and students. In addition, if it is the intent of the Administrator to use such leave to continue additional education, degree, or certification pursuits, requests for tuition reimbursement during the time the Administrator will be on leave must also be submitted in writing to the Superintendent at the same time as the initial unpaid leave of absence request (on or before April 1 of the year immediately preceding the school year the leave is being requested.) The Superintendent may recommend to the Board of School Directors that a request for tuition reimbursement during an unpaid leave of absence be either granted or denied and his/her recommendation shall be based on his/her assessment of the merits of the request, and the positive and negative implications for the individual employee, and the district’s staff and students.

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Employees granted leave under this section shall be allowed to remain a member of the District’s group health, dental, vision and life insurance plans on condition that they prepay to the District, the entire premium for their participation in the plan for the expected length of their unpaid leave of absence. Upon return to active employment and immediately upon the expiration of the authorized leave of absence, seniority, accumulated sick leave, and full participation in all of the benefits of employment shall be restored. An employee who does not return from an authorized leave of absence upon the expiration of said leave shall be determined to have resigned on the date such authorized leave commenced. 7.8 Disability Leave of Absence Covered Administrators are eligible to receive a disability leave of absence, without pay, under the same terms and conditions as that offered to members of the NHSEA. Such information is contained in the current NHSEA agreement and will be made available to Administrators upon request to the Superintendent. The Human Resources Office will provide information on details of the disability leave of absence, and all necessary documentation, and required forms to all covered Administrators upon request. 7.9 Insurance While on Leave All covered Administrators while on an approved leave of absence without pay, may, at their option, continue group medical and benefit coverages by making the appropriate payments to the District to cover all premium costs associated with such insurance coverages. All insurance premiums must be paid in advance in order to maintain coverage.

ARTICLE 8

SUPER MAXIMUM BENEFITS Super Maximum Benefits

Each Administrator having served the District for eight (8) years of satisfactory service shall be eligible for a super maximum increment for long-term service to be paid during the last year of employment in the District. The super maximum increment shall be based upon the rate of forty dollars ($40.00) per day for the first one hundred twenty (120) days of accumulated sick leave to a maximum of $4,800. The next one hundred and twenty days of accumulated sick leave will be calculated at the rate of sixty dollars ($60.00) per day for an additional maximum increment of $7,200. The total super maximum benefit is limited to 240 accumulated sick days, for a total payout not to exceed $12,000. This super maximum service increment will be paid only during the last year of service to the District and only if the employee is eligible for an annuity pension under the terms of the existing retirement benefits as determined by the PSERS.

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The Administrator must apply for the super maximum increment on or before May 15, of the intended final year of service. The request must be in writing, submitted to the Board of School Directors for approval, and indicate that the Administrator intends to retire from service that year. Final salary checks (not to exceed the amount of the super maximum increment for long term service) will be withheld from the employee until all retirement forms are completed and the employee officially retires from service to the District. Payment of the super maximum increment will be made the last month of employment with the District. All payments made under this section shall be paid in the form of a non-elective employer contribution into the Administrator’s qualified 403(b) account. The Administrator does not have an option to receive any direct cash payment in lieu of the employer contribution into the Administrator’s qualified 403(b) account under this Article.

ARTICLE 9 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Tuition Reimbursement The District recognizes the importance of educational and professional development. Tuition reimbursement shall be made for courses that meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Graduate courses that are taken to meet Pennsylvania certification requirements;

• Courses that are required as part of a graduate program leading to a degree or certification.

All programs of study must be pre-approved by the Superintendent who will annually inform the Board of all Administrators who are participating in a program of study and likely to seek tuition reimbursement. Administrators must maintain a final equivalent grade of “B” or better in order to receive reimbursement under this section. The Administrator is expected to submit documentation of the final course grade, prior to receiving reimbursement. Administrators are eligible for full tuition reimbursement with a cap of $70,000 per year for the entire Act 93 Administrative team, for graduate level courses approved by the Superintendent. Administrators who take advantage of this benefit are expected to remain employed with the school district for two years after receiving reimbursement. Employees who leave within one year from reimbursement will refund the district 100 percent of the reimbursement. Employees who leave after one year, but less than two years, will refund the district 50 percent of the reimbursement. Employees who leave after two years from reimbursement will refund zero percent of the reimbursement. Voluntary or involuntary termination of employment with the District will terminate eligibility for assistance.

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ARTICLE 10 DOCTORAL STIPEND

Doctoral Stipend Administrators who receive a Doctoral degree in a program of study approved by the Superintendent as part of their individual professional development plan, are eligible to receive a stipend in the year(s) immediately following the earning of their Doctoral degree. Covered Administrators are eligible to receive a Doctoral stipend under the same terms and conditions as that offered to members of the NHSEA. Such information is contained in the current NHSEA agreement and will be made available upon request to the Human Resources Office. If, NHSEA agreement, at any point during the term of this agreement, no longer offers this benefit, this agreement will be governed by the language in the previous NHSEA agreement. The Human Resources Office will provide information to all covered Administrators on the details and requirements necessary in order to receive a Doctoral stipend.

ARTICLE 11

ADDITIONAL STIPENDS

Additional $1500 Stipend The Board recognizes the benefit of having Administrators stay up to date in their subject areas by attending professional meetings, graduate level classes, conferences, workshops, training, and reading current literature and other publications related to their field. Therefore, all covered administrators will be eligible to receive a stipend of up to $1,500 per year in order to cover the costs of:

• Professional meetings, publications, conferences, workshops, training that is not already included in the District’s budget, and for which the Administrator does not already receive reimbursement from the District.

ARTICLE 12 INSURANCE

12. 1 Group Term Life Insurance Covered Administrators are eligible to receive a $350,000 group term life insurance paid for by the District. Administrators may be eligible for additional coverage up to $500,000 subject to insurance company requirements.

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12.2 Health and Medical Insurance Covered Administrators are eligible to receive health and medical insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as that offered to members of the NHSEA. Such information is contained in the current NHSEA agreement and will be made available to Administrators upon request to the Superintendent. The Human Resources Office will provide information on terms of specific coverages, including policy choices and costs. Administrators have the option of taking a choice of health insurance packages provided through the district or receiving a check of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per month if he/she waives health care coverage. The administrator shall demonstrate he/she is covered by another health plan when making this request. 12.3 Dental Insurance Covered Administrators are eligible to receive dental insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as offered to members of the NHSEA. Such information is contained in the current NHSEA agreement and will be made available to Administrators upon request to the Superintendent. The Human Resources Office will provide information on terms of specific coverages, including policy choices and costs.

12.4 Vision Insurance

Covered Administrators are eligible to receive vision insurance coverage under Vision Benefits Administration Plan C 12/12/24 with $125 elective contacts or a Board approved equal. The Human Resources Office will provide information on terms of specific coverages, including policy choices and costs. 12.5 Disability Insurance

Covered Administrators are eligible to receive disability insurance coverage up to 66 2/3 percent of their annual salary amount, not to exceed $5,800 per month. The Human Resources Office will annually provide information on terms of specific coverages, including policy choices, costs, and eligibility.

ARTICLE 13

SECTION 125 PLAN Section 125 Plan

Covered Administrators are eligible to participate in the District’s Section 125 plan under the same terms and conditions as offered to members of the NHSEA. Such information is contained in the current NHSEA agreement and will be made available to Administrators upon request to the Superintendent. The Human Resources Office will provide information on specific terms and details of the Section 125 Plan.

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ARTICLE 14 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Employee Assistance Program

Covered Administrators are eligible to participate in the District’s Employee Assistance Program under the same terms and conditions as offered to members of the NHSEA. Such information is contained in the current NHSEA agreement and will be made available to administrators upon request to the Superintendent. The Human Resources Office will provide information to all covered Administrators on the specific terms and details of the Employee Assistance Program.

ARTICLE 15 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION

Retirement Contribution All covered Administrators are expected to participate in PSERS as outlined by law. The Administrators understand that this is a contributory program. Depending upon the date of the individual’s initial continuing membership in PSERS, a percent of all wages as established by PSERS will be deducted and deposited in the Administrator’s retirement system account.

ARTICLE 16 SEVERABILITY

Severability If any portion or provision of this Agreement shall, to any extent, be declared illegal or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder portions or provisions of this Agreement, or the application of such portions or provisions on individuals other than those as to which it is so declared illegal or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and each portion and provision of this Agreement shall be considered valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

ARTICLE 17 RESOLVING DIFFERENCES

Resolving Differences In the event that differences or concerns arise from the administration of this Plan and compensation plan, representatives of the Board, the Superintendent, and the Administrators will meet and discuss the specific issues. Resolutions of any such differences are to be determined by the Board. Further, both parties acknowledge that this document constitutes the entire Agreement between the New Hope-Solebury School District and all covered Administrators enumerated in Article 3. Both parties acknowledge that this Plan supersedes any prior communications, agreements or

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understandings, whether oral or written, between the school district and all covered administrators that may relate to any subject matter of this Plan.

ARTICLE 18

SALARY SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION

18.1 Program Objectives

The Board of School Directors recognizes the importance of maintaining an effective management team and adopts this Administrative Compensation Plan with the basic objectives of:

• Attracting and retaining administrative personnel capable of performing effectively in the positions to which they are assigned;

• Linking financial rewards directly to individual performance;

• Effectively competing with compensation programs in other school districts in Bucks and Montgomery Counties.

18.2 Compensation

A. Salary – Commencing on July 1, 2018, the base in salary considerations for Administrators will be the 2017-2018 administrative salaries as listed in Appendix A. The annual salaries of the administrators shall be the basis for determining the Administrators’ annual salaries in subsequent years and the District’s contributions to the PSERS. The Superintendent is responsible for communicating the approved salary adjustments and the accompanying rationale to the covered Administrators after such adjustments have been approved by the Board of School Directors.

B. New Hires – Individual starting salaries for newly hired Administrators are recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board. Starting salaries are based primarily on the experience of the candidate, the competitive marketplace at the time, and are at the discretion of the Superintendent and the Board.

C. Annual Increases – The Board recognizes the complexity of the Administrators’ positions and the Board desires to fairly compensate its Administrators. A total annual increase pool shall be provided to the Superintendent to be apportioned to the Act 93 group. This annual increase pool shall be the Act 1 Index plus one half a percent (0.5%) of the total gross salaries of the Act 93 group. If distinguished performance has been determined by the Superintendent, based on an annual evaluation as detailed in Section 18.2 F. “distinguished,” Administrators will receive an annual salary increase of up to the Act 1 index plus one and a half percent (1.5%). “Distinguished” means the Administrator performed job responsibilities in an outstanding manner and met or exceeded established Administrative goals as determined by the Superintendent. The Board and the

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Superintendent maintain the expectation, and hold every confidence, that each Administrator will strive for and achieve distinguished performance. Administrators, who achieve satisfactory, but not exemplary, performance, will receive an annual salary increase of up to the Act 1 Index. Any evaluation other than distinguished or satisfactory, shall be put in writing by the Superintendent with evidence in line with Act 82 of 2012. This shall result in an adjustment to salary as recommended by the Superintendent and determined by the Board in its sole discretion. Any salary increases shall be considered to be part of the Administrators’ salaries for subsequent years and for the purposes of determining the District’s contributions to PSERS for the Administrators.

D. Median Salary Administrators below the median salary for like titled positions in Bucks County, shall be entitled to at least one percent (1%) of additional salary increase annually or until the median salary is reached. This additional salary increase is dependent upon a satisfactory evaluation. The Superintendent may recommend greater than one percent (1%) and be determined by the Board at its sole discretion. E. Changes to Salary – Any additional adjustment in salary made during the life of this agreement shall be in the form of an amendment and become part of the agreement, but it shall not be deemed that the Board and Administrators have entered into a new agreement. In addition, If an Administrator requests and is granted a classroom position, an appropriate salary adjustment will be made. In such a case, the administrator will retain his/her level of seniority.

F. Evaluation – Prior to June 30th in each year of the agreement, the Superintendent will complete a formal written annual evaluation and will facilitate an annual evaluation conference with each Administrator. The annual evaluation will be the primary basis of the Superintendent’s Administrative salary recommendations to the Board for the following school year. The annual evaluation will be based on the following:

1. Between July 1st and the beginning of the school year in each year of the agreement, each Administrator will work with the Superintendent to jointly determine his/her Administrative goals for the upcoming school year. The goals should assist in moving the District forward (e.g. Board goals, Superintendent goals, Comprehensive Plan, professional growth goals, etc.), assist in the effective operation of the District, and achieve professional development for the administrator. The goals may also include expectations for the Superintendent in reference to providing assistance. 2. During the course of the school year, the Superintendent will carefully monitor and assist each Administrator in meeting his/her job description responsibilities and in achieving his/her Administrative goals. To facilitate these endeavors:

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a. The Superintendent will schedule a regular monthly meeting of the Administrative leadership team and each Administrator will have the opportunity to schedule agenda items. b. The Superintendent may schedule a regular monthly update meeting with each individual Administrator and each Administrator will have the opportunity to schedule agenda items. c. The Superintendent will maintain an open door policy to assist each administrator whenever the need arises.

3. A mid year evaluation may be completed by the Superintendent at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or at the request of the Administrator. 4. The Superintendent will base his annual evaluation for each Administrator’s performance in meeting his/her job description responsibilities and achieving his/her administrative goals. 5. The Superintendent will utilize, but will not be limited to the following considerations for the annual recommendation to the Board for each Administrator’s salary increase :

a. Annual performance evaluation.

b. Salary placement in reference to the entire Administrative Leadership Team.

c. Annual survey of salaries and benefits prepared by the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) #22.

d. Annual administrative compensation update prepared by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA).

e. Administrator’s achievement in exceeding job description responsibilities and in exceeding administrative goals.

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Appendix A

Administrative Position 2017-2018 Salary

Assistant High School & Middle School Principal/Athletic Director $113,900

Director of Elementary & Secondary Education $164,214

Director of Facility Operations $93,500

Director of Food Services(10 Month Position)* $74,190

Director of Student Services $143,520

Director of Technology $124,353

High School Principal $134,866

Lower Elementary School Principal $120,500

Middle School Principal $136,243

Supervisor of Personnel Resources $70,380

Upper Elementary School Principal $135,712

* While the Director of Food Services’ salary is established by the Act 93 agreement, it is paid for through the food services budget.

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RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Ratification and Approval of this Plan

I certify that this plan has been ratified and approved by the New Hope-Solebury Board of School Directors on October 26, 2017. Further, I attest that this plan was approved by a duly recorded roll call vote of _____ to _____. The results of the vote are as follows: (A “Yes” vote indicates approval of this plan. A “No” vote indicates disapproval of this plan.) Mr. Dougherty __________ Mrs. Deussing __________ Mr. Capriotti __________ Mr. Cowell __________ Mrs. Gormley __________ Mrs. Keyes __________ Mr. McDonough __________ Mrs. Povacz __________ Mrs. Weisbrot __________ I further certify that the above recording is a true and accurate description of the vote that occurred in an open and duly advertised meeting of the New Hope-Solebury Board of School Directors on the date noted above. ________________________________ Mr. Neale Dougherty President New Hope-Solebury Board of School Directors

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Book Policy Manual

Section 100 Programs

Title Copy of Special Education

Number 113

Status

Adopted November 23, 1992

Last Revised March 3, 2014

I. Purpose

A. The District shall offer each student with a disability education programs and services thatappropriately meet the student's needs for educational, instructional, transitional, and relatedservices. A student who requires special education shall receive programs and services accordingto an individualized education program (IEP). IEPs shall provide access to the District’s generalcurriculum and participation in state and local assessments, including supplemental aids andservices that permit the students with disabilities to be educated, to the maximum extentappropriate, with their non­disabled peers. The District shall provide a continuum of placementoptions to appropriately meet the needs of students with disabilities.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

II. Definitions

A. Students with disabilities ­ For the purposes of this policy, "students with disabilities" shall bedefined as those students who have been evaluated by the District and found to be eligible forservices under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA); Individuals withDisabilities in Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1401, et. Seq.[7][8][9][10][11]

B. Individualized Education Program (IEP) ­ For the purposes of this policy, "IEP" is defined asthe written educational statement for each student with a disability that is developed, reviewedand revised in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.[12][37] C. Special Education Plan ­ For the purposes of this policy, the "Special Education Plan" shall bedefined as the strategic plan that articulates how the District will appropriately educate studentswith disabilities.

III. Authority

A. The Board directs that all students with disabilities shall be identified, evaluated, and providedwith appropriate educational programs and services, in accordance with federal and state lawsand regulations. The District shall establish and implement a system of procedural safeguardsand parent/guardian notification as part of its Special Education Plan.[14][1][2][15][16][17][18][19][38]

B. The District's Special Education Plan shall include procedures for identifying and educatingstudents with disabilities and shall be aligned with the Comprehensive Plan adopted by theBoard.[21][5][22]

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C. The District shall determine the facilities, programs, services and staff that shall be providedby the District for the instruction of students with disabilities, based upon the identified needs ofthe District’s special education population.[14][5]

D. In order to maintain an effective Special Education Plan, the Board may participate in specialeducation programs of Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22.[5]

IV. Delegation of Responsibility

A. The Superintendent or his/her designee is directed to annually recommend to the Board theemployment and retention of necessary staff and provision of required facilities, programs andservices to provide for the needs of students with disabilities.

B. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall develop procedures for evaluating theeffectiveness of the District's Special Education Plan and shall periodically report to the Board thecriteria and results of such evaluation.

C. The District shall maintain procedures and processes that implement special educationprograms and services, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.[8][20]

V. Guidelines

A. Each student with a disability shall be educated pursuant to an IEP which shall provide anappropriate education in the least restrictive environment, in accordance with federal and stateregulations.[1][23][24][39]

B. The District prohibits discrimination based on disability. Students with disabilities are entitledto receive services and accommodations which will permit them to participate in Districtprograms, services and activities as required by law. [26][11]

C. The District’s Special Education Plan shall comply with the requirements of state and federallaw and regulations. The District shall establish procedures to ensure the plan is updated andimplemented as necessary. The Special Education Plan shall address:[5][40]

1. Educational plans.

2. Child find.

3. Identification of special education programs that operate in the District, those operated inthe District by the Intermediate Unit, vocational schools and other agencies.

4. Staff and parent/guardian training.

5. Assessments.

6. Screening.

7. Criteria the District will use to identify specific learning disabilities.

8. Evaluation.[28]

9. Re­evaluation.

10. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including examples of supplementary aids andservices provided by the District.

11. Extended School Year services (ESY).

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12. Behavior support.[29]

13. A full continuum of educational placements and evidence that placements in other thanregular education settings are not based on lack of resources, facilities, staff or foradministrative convenience.

14. Disciplinary placements.[30]

15. Facilities and access to a full continuum of educational placements.

16. Early intervening services, if provided by the District.

17. Procedural safeguards.

18. Confidentiality of information.

19. Highly qualified staff.

20. Maintenance of information concerning students with disabilities, services provided,performance and discipline data, and report information as required by the Secretary of theDepartment of Education.

21. Procedures for the education of all students with disabilities who are residents of theDistrict, including those receiving special education in approved private schools and studentwith disabilities who are nonresidents placed in private homes or institutions in the Districtunder applicable provisions of the School Code.

D. If the District is identified with significant disproportionality, the Special Education Plan shallinclude policies and procedures designed to prevent inappropriate over identification ordisproportionate representation by race and ethnicity of children with disabilities.[5]

VI. Fiscal and Program Compliance

A. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall establish procedures to ensure that the Districtcomplies with all federal and state law and regulations and program requirements for specialeducation­related funding and reimbursement.

B. The District may coordinate with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22 to establishprocedures, fulfill reporting requirements and participate in applicable programs.

VII. Child Find/Outreach

A. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall ensure that the District annually conductsawareness and outreach programs and activities designed to reach District residents includingparents/guardians of students with disabilities who are enrolled in the District, preschool­agedchildren, students who attend private schools, homeless children and children who are wards ofthe state.[41][42]

B. The District’s public awareness activities shall include annual publication of a written notice innewspapers and other media notifying residents about child identification activities; availableearly intervention and special education services and programs and how to request them; andprocedures used to ensure confidentiality of student information. Written information shall bepublished in District handbooks and on the District web site. Public awareness activities mustinclude information regarding potential signs of developmental delays and other risk factors thatcould indicate disabilities.

C. The Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22 shall be responsible for conducting child findactivities necessary and to provide equitable participation services to students with disabilities

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who are enrolled by their parents/guardians in private schools.

VIII. Screening

A. The District shall establish a system of screening, including hearing and vision screenings.Screenings shall be conducted at reasonable intervals to determine whether all students areperforming based on grade­appropriate standards in core academic subjects.[32][33]

IX. Confidentiality

A. The District shall maintain a system of safeguards to protect the confidentiality of students’educational records and personally identifiable information when collecting, storing, disclosingand destroying student records.[34][43]

B. District staff shall maintain the confidentiality of student records and personally identifiableinformation, as required by law, regulations and Board policy.

C. The District may release, without parent/guardian consent, educational records that theDistrict has designated as directory information. This shall not be construed as requiring theDistrict to release such information unless the District is required by law to do so.

D. The District shall obtain written parent/guardian consent prior to releasing a student’seducational record when prior consent is required by law, regulations or Board policy.[36]

E. The District shall notify parents/guardians of intent and gain written permission prior todestroying personally identifiable information in a student’s record that is no longer relevant ornecessary for providing educational services to the student.

X. Recordings of Meetings With School Employees

A. Except as specifically provided for within this policy, the District prohibits audio, video andelectronic recording of meetings between parents/guardians and District teachers,paraprofessionals, program specialists, consultants or administrators. However, nothing in thispolicy shall be interpreted to deny parents or guardians their legal rights under the ADA, Section504 or the IDEA. Should a parent/guardian request to audio record a meeting he or she willmake that request in writing to the Superintendent or his/her designee and the District reservesthe right to audio record the meeting as well. The recording will be kept by the Superintendentand his/her designee. B. Individuals who have disabilities or other limitations who are requesting, as anaccommodation, the right to record meetings in which they participate, such as IEP teammeetings, must make such request in writing to the Superintendent or his/her designee and mustprovide the District with information regarding:

1. the nature of the individual’s disability or limitation, 2. the meeting that he/she wishes to record and 3. the proposed accommodation.

C. The District shall make a determination as to the specific type of accommodation, if any, thatwill be provided. D. The District may request additional information in order to make its determination. E. Audio and/or video recordings of meetings shall not be used where the District hasdetermined that another accommodation is appropriate and/or reasonable.

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F. An attempt to record a meeting by a parent/guardian after a verbal prohibition by Districtstaff shall result in immediate termination of the meeting and may result in ejection from Districtproperty. G. Such recording may be unlawful, and the District may seek possible criminal prosecution.

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Legal 1. 22 PA Code 4.28

2. 22 PA Code 12.1

3. 22 PA Code 12.4

4. 22 PA Code 14.102

5. 22 PA Code 14.104

6. 34 CFR 300.1

7. 24 P.S. 502

8. 22 PA Code 14.101

9. 20 U.S.C. 1401

10. 34 CFR 300.8

11. Pol. 103.1

12. 22 PA Code 14.131

14. 24 P.S. 1372

15. 22 PA Code 12.41

16. 22 PA Code 14.101 et seq

17. 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq

18. 29 U.S.C. 794

19. 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq

21. 22 PA Code 4.13

22. Pol. 100

23. 22 PA Code 14.145

24. 20 U.S.C. 1414

26. Pol. 103

28. Pol. 113.2

29. Pol. 113.3

30. Pol. 113.1

32. 22 PA Code 14.122

33. Pol. 209

34. 22 PA Code 15.9

36. Pol. 216

24 P.S. 1371

37. 34 CFR 300.320­300.324

38. 34 CFR Part 300

39. 34 CFR 300.320­300.327

40. 34 CFR 300.201 et seq

41. 22 PA Code 14.121

42. 34 CFR 300.111

43. 34 CFR 300.611­300.627

Pol. 914

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)

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Book Policy Manual

Section 100 Programs

Title Copy of Discipline of Students with Disabilities

Number 113.1

Status

Adopted April 22, 1996

Last Revised April 19, 2010

I. Purpose

A. The District shall conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop andimplement positive Behavior Support Plans and programs for students with disabilities whorequire specific interventions to address behaviors that interfere with their learning.[1][2][3]

B. Students with disabilities who violate the Code of Student Conduct, or engage in inappropriatebehavior, disruptive or prohibited activities and/or actions injurious to themselves or others,which would typically result in corrective action or discipline of students without disabilities, shallbe disciplined in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations and Board policy and, ifapplicable, their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Behavior Support Plan.[1][4][5][6][7]

II. Definitions

A. Students with disabilities ­ For the puproses of this policy, students with disabilities shall bedefined as school­aged children within the jurisdiction of the District who have been evaluatedand found to have one or more disabilities as defined by law, and who require, because of suchdisabilities, special education and related services.[2]

B. Suspensions from school ­ For the purposes of this policy, suspensiosn from school shall bedefined as disciplinary exclusions from school for a period of one (1) to ten (10) consecutivedays.[8][7]

C. Expulsions from school ­ For the purpose of this policy, expulsions from school shall bedefined as disciplinary exclusions from school for a period exceeding ten (10) consecutive schooldays and may include permanent expulsion from the school rolls.[8][7]

D. Interim alternative educational settings ­ For the purpose of this policy, interim alternateeducational settings shall be defined as settings other than District programming used for adefined period of time. Interim alternative educational settings may be used by school personnelfor up to forty­five (45) school days for certain infractions committed by students withdisabilities. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) team shall determine the interimalternative educational setting.[26][5]

III. Authority

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A. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall ensure that the District complies with provisionsof the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and federal and state regulations whendisciplining students with disabilities for violations of District policy or school rules andregulations. B. No student with a disability shall be subjected to a disciplinary change in placement if thestudent's particular misconduct is a manifestation of his/her disability. However, under certaincircumstances a student may be placed in an interim alternative educational setting by schoolpersonnel or the IEP team could, if appropriate, change the student’s educational placement toone which is more restrictive than the placement where the misconduct occurred.[4][5][26]

IV. Provision of Education During Disciplinary Exclusions

A. During any period of expulsion, or suspension from school for more than ten (10) cumulativedays in a year, or placement in an interim alternative educational setting for disciplinary reasons,a student with a disability shall continue to receive a free and appropriate education, inaccordance with law.[8][24][5]

V. Guidelines

A. Suspension From School

1. A student with a disability may be suspended for ten (10) consecutive and fifteen (15)cumulative days of school per school year, for the same reasons and duration as a studentwithout a disability. Such suspension shall not constitute a change in the student’seducational placement. Also, use of interim alternative educational settings permitted bylaw does not constitute a change in educational placement for these purposes.[8][4][5][26][29]

B. Changes in Educational Placement/Manifestation Determinations

1. For disciplinary exclusions which constitute a change in educational placement, the IEPteam shall first determine whether the student’s behavior is a manifestation of his/herdisability. Expulsion, or exclusion from school for more than fifteen (15) cumulative days ina year, or patterns of suspensions for substantially identical behaviors constitute changes ineducational placements requiring a manifestation determination. For students withintellectual disabilities any disciplinary suspension or expulsion is a change in educationalplacement.[4][5]

2. A student with a disability whose behavior is not a manifestation of his/her disabilitymay be disciplined in accordance with Board policy, District rules and regulations in thesame manner and to the same extent as students without disabilities up to and includingexpulsion.[4][6][7][5]

C. Parent/Guardian Appeals From Disciplinary Actions/Request for Hearing by District forStudents who are a Danger to Themselves or Others

1. A due process hearing may be requested by a parent/guardian of a student with adisability who disagrees with a disciplinary placement or manifestation determination. TheDistrict may request a due process hearing if it believes that the student's currentplacement is substantially likely to result in injury to the student or others. 2. On parent/guardian appeal, or when the District requests a due process hearing, thehearing officer may return the student to the placement from which he/she was removed ororder his/her removal to an appropriate interim alternative educational setting for up toforty­five (45) school days if it is determined that maintaining the child’s current placementis substantially likely to result in an injury to the student or others.[26][17]

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3. Placement during appeals of disciplinary actions shall be considered interim alternativeeducational setting pending the decision of the hearing officer or expiration of the timeperiod set for the disciplinary exclusion from the student’s regular placement unless theDistrict and the parent/guardian agree otherwise.[26][18]

4. Students who have not been identified as having a disability may be subject to the samedisciplinary measures applied to students without disabilities if the District did not haveknowledge of the disability. If a request for evaluation is made during the period thestudent is subject to disciplinary measures, the evaluation shall be expedited.[26][19]

D. Administrative Removal to Interim Alternative Educational Setting for Certain Infractions

1. The District may remove a student with a disability, including intellectual disabilities, toan interim alternative educational setting for not more than forty­five (45) school dayswithout regard to whether the behavior is determined to be a manifestation of the student’sdisability if the student:[26][5]

a. Carries a weapon to or possesses a weapon at school, on school property, or atschool functions under the jurisdiction of the District. For purposes of this provision,weapon shall be is defined as a device, instrument, material, or substance, animate orinanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodilyinjury, except that such term does not include a pocket knife with a blade of less thantwo and one­half (2 ½) inches in length.[21][25][26][5] b. Knowingly possesses or uses illegal drugs, as defined by law, or sells or solicits thesale of a controlled substance, as defined by law, while at school, on school property,or at school functions under the jurisdiction of the District.[22] [5][26][27] c. Inflicts serious bodily injury upon another person while at school, on schoolproperty, or at school functions under the jurisdiction of the District. For purposes ofthis provision, serious bodily injury means bodily injury which involves a substantialrisk of death, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement, orprotracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ or mentalfaculty.[5][26][28]

E. Referral to Law Enforcement

1. The District shall report crimes committed by a student with a disability to theappropriate authorities in the same manner as it reports crimes committed by studentswithout disabilities.[23][26]

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Book Policy Manual

Section 100 Programs

Title Copy of Screening and Evaluations for Students With Disabilities

Number 113.2

Status

Adopted December 15, 2008

Last Revised September 21, 2015

I. Purpose

A. This policy defines the minimum requirements for student screenings, educational evaluationsconducted to determine eligibility for special education services, instructional levels andprogramming requirements for students with disabilities, including functional behavioralassessments. Further, this policy defines requirements for independent educational evaluations(IEEs).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

II. Authority

A. The District shall adopt a system of screening that shall include early intervening services andmust be designed to accomplish identification and initial screening for students prior to Districtreferral for a special education evaluation. The District may utilize the Bucks CountyIntermediate Unit No. 22 for early intervention services. B. The system shall provide support to staff to improve working effectively with students in thegeneral education curriculum, and identifying students who may require special educationservices and programs. The system shall include hearing and vision screening and screening atreasonable intervals. The system shall determine whether students are performing at gradeappropriate levels in core academic subjects.[1][7][13]

C. Early intervening services shall comply with the requirements of state and federal law andregulations in order to address academic concerns or behaviors that may be impeding success,but which can be resolved through research­based intervention programs in the regulareducation setting.[7]

D. The District shall utilize functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) as an evaluation to gatherinformation to understand the purpose of the students' behaviors and to assist with BehaviorSupport Plan development. Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) must be conducted when:[5][10][11][14][12]

1. A student's behavior interferes with his/her learning or the learning of others andinformation is necessary to provide appropriate educational programming.

2. A student's behavior violates the Code of Student Conduct and is determined to be amanifestation of a student's disability.

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3. A student is placed in an interim alternative educational placement for a qualifying reasonpermitting such placement for up to forty­five (45) school days for certain offenses.

4. The school contacts law enforcement regarding a student who already has a PositiveBehavior Support Plan.

E. FBAs may also constitute part of the initial evaluation to determine eligibility for specialeducation.

F. The District shall comply with requirements of state and federal laws and regulations whenconducting evaluations.[2][6][15][9][16]

G. An appropriate evaluation of a student, whether conducted by District staff or individuals notemployed by the District, shall consist of the administration of all testing and the use of allassessment procedures required to determine the existence of all legally defined disabilitiesreasonably suspected by District staff, parents/guardians, or the evaluator. An appropriateevaluation shall assist in determining the content of the IEP to enable a student with a disabilityto be involved in and progress in the general curriculum.

H. A student shall be assessed in all areas related to the suspected disability including, asappropriate, health, vision, hearing, social and emotional status, general intelligence, academicperformance, communicative status and motor abilities.

I. A re­evaluation of a student who currently has an IEP shall be conducted at least as frequentlyas required by state and federal law and regulations.[3][6][17][16]

III. Definitions

A. Screenings­­For the purposes of this policy "screenings" shall be defined as the method ofdetermining if a student is in need of an evaluation to determine if he/she has a disability. B. Evaluations­­For the purposes of this policy "evaluations" shall be defined as the sum total oftests and assessments used to determine a student's disability. C. Functional Behavior Assessments­­For the purpose of this policy, "functional behaviorassessments" shall be defined as a process used to determine the function of a student'sbehavior and how impedes his/her learning or the learning of others. D. Positive Behavior Support Plans­­For the purposes of this policy, "positive behavior supportplans" shall be defined as proactive plan to help shape students' behaviors.

IV. Guidelines

A. Parent/Guardian Requests

1. Parents/guardians may request an evaluation at any time. The parent/guardian requestmust be in writing. If a request is made orally to any professional employee oradministrator, that individual shall provide a copy of the permission to evaluate form to theparents/guardians within ten (10) calendar days of the oral request.[1][2]

2. The evaluation shall be completed and a copy of the evaluation report presented toparents/guardians no later than sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of writtenparent/guardian consent for an evaluation, exclusive of the period following the last day ofthe spring school term to the first day of the subsequent fall term.

B. Appropriate Evaluations

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1. An appropriate evaluation shall use a variety of assessment tools and strategies togather relevant functional, developmental and academic information about a student.[2][6][8][9]

2. An appropriate evaluation shall include:

a. Testing and assessment techniques required in light of information currentlyavailable from previous evaluations. b. Information from parents/guardians and school staff familiar with the performanceof the student. c. The student's education records.

3. The evaluator shall review all such sources of information prior to conducting testingand assessment. The evaluator shall review assessments conducted by others that indicatehow the student is responding to early intervening services and scientific research­basedinstruction and/or include such assessments as part of his/her evaluation.

4. To the extent that the results of such instructional assessments are inconsistent with theresults of norm or criterion­referenced testing and assessments that the evaluator hasadministered, the evaluator shall explain the reason for the inconsistency in his/her report,if possible.

5. When assessing the presence of a specific learning disability, the evaluation shall beconsistent with procedures adopted by the District and comply with state and federal lawand regulations.[4][18]

6. Testing and assessment procedures shall be selected and administered to yield validmeasurement or assessment of the construct or quality they purport to measure or assess.The evaluator shall administer any testing or assessment procedures in a mannerconsistent with the requirements and recommendations of the publisher of the test orprocedure and in compliance with applicable and authoritatively recognized professionalprinciples and ethical tenets. The evaluator shall report any factor that might affect thevalidity of any results obtained.

7. All assessments and evaluation materials shall be selected and administered so as not tobe discriminatory on a racial or cultural basis. Where feasible, assessments and evaluationsshall be administered in a language and form most likely to provide accurate informationabout the student.

8. The evaluation shall include an observation of the student in an educational setting,unless the student is not currently in such a setting. The evaluator shall obtain informationconcerning the performance of the student directly from at least one (1) current teacher ofthe student, unless s/he does not have a current teacher.

9. The evaluator shall hold an active certification that qualifies the evaluator to conductthat type of evaluation. If certification is not issued for the particular area of professionalpractice in which the evaluator is lawfully engaged, the evaluator shall hold such license orother credentials as required for the area of professional practice under state law.

10. The evaluator shall prepare and sign a full report of the evaluation containing:

a. Clear explanation of the testing and assessment results. b. Complete summary of all test scores, including, for all standardized testingadministered, all applicable full scale or battery scores; domain or composite scores;

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and subtest scores reported in standard, scaled, or T­score format. c. Complete summary of all information obtained or reviewed from sources otherthan testing conducted by the evaluator. d. Identification of all special education and related services needs and relevantinformation that directly assists persons in determining the educational needs of thestudent. e. Specific, individualized recommendations for consideration by the IEP team foreducational programming and placement to enable the student to participate asappropriate in the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment,as defined by federal and state law and regulations.

C. Re­Evaluations

1. Re­evaluations shall be conducted within the timeframes required by state and federallaws and regulations unless the parent/guardian and the District agree in writing that a re­evaluation is unnecessary. 2. For students with intellectual disabilities, re­evaluations cannot be waived. 3. The group of qualified professionals that reviews the evaluation materials to determinewhether the child is a student with a disability shall include a certified school psychologistwhen evaluating a student for autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, multipledisabilities, other health impairment, specific learning disability and traumatic brain injury.[3][19][20]

4. Copies of the re­evaluation report shall be disseminated to parents/guardians at leastten (10) days prior to the meeting of the IEP team unless this requirement is waived inwriting.

D. Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)

1. A parent/guardian who disagrees with the results or content of an evaluation performedor obtained by the District may request an independent educational evaluation at publicexpense. A parent/guardian is entitled to only one (1) independent educational evaluationat public expense each time the District conducts an evaluation with which theparent/guardian disagrees. 2. The independent educational evaluation must arise from parents'/guardians'disagreement with the District's most recent evaluations or re­evaluations of the student. 3. The District shall be entitled to a complete, non­redacted copy of all results ofindependent educational evaluations conducted at public expense. 4. If an oral request for an independent educational evaluation is made to a professionalemployee or administrator, that person shall inform the parent/guardian that the requestmust be in writing.

a. If the native language of the parent/guardian is other than English, therequirement that the parent/guardian make his/her request in writing shall beconveyed by whatever means practicable and in the native language of theparent/guardian.[9][21]

5. A written request for an independent educational evaluation at District expense shall beimmediately forwarded to the Director of Special Education, who may, upon receipt of the

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written parent/guardian request, ask that the parent/guardian state his/her reasons fordisagreement with the evaluation conducted or proposed by the District. The District cannotrequire the parent/guardian to do so, and the refusal of the parent/guardian shall not delaythe process required by this policy.

6. The criteria under which the independent educational evaluation at public expense isobtained must be the same as the criteria used by the District in conducting an appropriateevaluation, including the location of the evaluation and the qualifications of the examiner,to the extent those criteria are consistent with the parent's/guardian's right to anindependent educational evaluation at public expense. The qualified examiners who conductthe independent educational evaluation may not be employed by the public agencyresponsible for the education of the student.

7. Within ten (10) school days of receipt of a request for an independent educationalevaluation in writing from a parent/guardian, the Director of Special Education shall eitherinitiate a due process hearing to show that the District's evaluation is appropriate and notifythe parent/guardian in writing that s/he has done so, or issue to the parent/guardian acorrespondence containing:

a. Assurance that the District will pay for an IEE as long as the evaluation meets allof the requirements of an appropriate evaluation and is in compliance with this policy. b. Statement that the District will not pay for the evaluation until it receives directlyfrom the evaluator a complete copy of a report of that evaluation and determines thatthe IEE is in compliance with this policy. c. Request that the parents/guardians consider accessing reimbursement for all orpart of the evaluation from public or private sources of insurance or reimbursement,together with a clear assurance that the parent/guardian is not required to do so andthat the District will pay any cost not covered by such sources. d. Directions that the parent/guardian is responsible for arranging for the evaluationand ensuring that the evaluator contacts the Superintendent or his/her designee toarrange for payment of the evaluation.

8. Upon request, the District shall provide to parents/guardians information about wherean IEE.

9. If the evaluation has already been conducted and paid for, the District shall issue acorrespondence advising the parent/guardian that the District will not reimburse theparent/guardian for the evaluation until it receives a complete and non­redacted copy ofthe report of the evaluation and determines that the evaluation is in compliance with thispolicy.

a. The District shall require documentation substantiating that the parents/guardianspaid for or incurred the obligation to pay for the evaluation without reimbursementfrom a public or private source of insurance or reimbursement.

10. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall send the correspondence to theparent/guardian by certified mail or by other independently verifiable means of conveyanceand enclose a copy of this policy.

11. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall maintain a list of qualified independentevaluators in each of the various disciplines commonly relied upon to provide education­related evaluations and assessments and shall promptly make that list available to anyparent/guardian who requests it.

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12. There is no privacy expectation in any activity related to an IEE at public expense. TheDistrict shall not accept financial responsibility for activities from which the District isexcluded, or for testing, analyses, or recommendations not shared with the District. 13. The District shall not accept financial responsibility for an IEE unless parents/guardiansprovide consent for the District and the evaluator to disclose records and exchangeinformation, inclusive of the IEE report. 14. Whether the student is a child with a disability and whether the child is in need ofspecial education and related services is to be determined by a multidisciplinary team,including parents, assigned by the District for that purpose. 15. At any time, the District and parents/guardians may agree for the District to contractwith a mutually agreeable independent, private evaluator to conduct a reevaluation. 16. Unless the context shows otherwise, an IEE can also mean a private evaluation notconducted or paid for by the District.

Legal 1. 22 PA Code 14.122

2. 22 PA Code 14.123

3. 22 PA Code 14.124

4. 22 PA Code 14.125

5. 22 PA Code 14.133

6. 20 U.S.C. 1414

7. 34 CFR 300.226

8. 34 CFR 300.301­300.311

9. 34 CFR 300.502

10. 34 CFR 300.530

11. Pol. 113

12. Pol. 113.3

13. Pol. 209

14. Pol. 113.1

15. 34 CFR 300.300­300.311

16. 34 CFR 300.503

17. 34 CFR 300.303­300.306

18. 34 CFR 300.307­300.311

19. 34 CFR 300.303

20. PA Ass’n for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Com. of Pa., 343 F. Supp. 279 (E.D. Pa. 1975)

21. Pol. 138

20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq

34 CFR Part 300

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)

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Book Policy Manual

Section 100 Programs

Title Copy of Behavior Support

Number 113.3

Status

Adopted December 15, 2008

Last Revised March 3, 2014

I. Purpose

A. Students with disabilities shall be educated in the least restrictive environment and shall onlybe placed in settings other than the regular education class when the nature or severity of thestudent's disability is such that education in the regular education class with the use ofappropriate supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily. B. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) team for a student with disabilities shall develop apositive behavior support plan if the student requires specific intervention to address a pattern ofbehavior that interferes with his or her ability to learn or interferes with the abilities of otherchildren’s learning. C. The identification, evaluation, and plan or program shall be conducted and implemented inaccordance with state and federal law and regulations.[1][2][3][4][5]

II. Authority

A. The Board directs that the District's behavior support programs shall be based on positiverather than negative measures to ensure that students shall be free from demeaning treatment,unreasonable use of restraints, and other aversive techniques. Behavior support programs andplans shall be based on a functional assessment of behavior and shall be based on peer reviewed,research­based practices and techniques to develop and maintain skills that will enhancestudents' opportunity for learning and self­fulfillment.[1][3][6][5][7][8][9][10][11]

III. Delegation of Responsibility

A. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall ensure that this Board policy is implemented inaccordance with federal and state laws and regulations. B. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall maintain and report data on the use ofrestraints, as required. Such report shall be readily available for review during the state's cyclicalcompliance monitoring.[1]

IV. Guidelines

A. Development of a separate Behavior Support Plan is not required when appropriate positivebehavioral interventions, strategies and supports can be incorporated into a student's IEP.[1][5]

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Legal 1. 22 PA Code 14.133

2. 22 PA Code 14.145

3. 20 U.S.C. 1414

4. 34 CFR 300.114

5. 34 CFR 300.324

6. 20 U.S.C. 1415

7. 34 CFR 300.34

8. 34 CFR 300.530

9. Pol. 113

10. Pol. 113.1

11. Pol. 113.2

22 PA Code 14.143

20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq

34 CFR Part 300

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), Questions and Answers onthe Restraint Reporting Requirements and System, June 2009

Pol. 000

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Book Policy Manual

Section 200 Pupils

Title Copy of Student Records

Number 216

Status

Adopted March 29, 1993

Last Revised July 16, 2007

I. Purpose

A. The educational interests of students require the collection, retention, and use of data andinformation about individuals and groups of students while ensuring the individual's right toprivacy. The District shall maintain educational records for students for legitimate educationalpurposes.

II. Authority

A. The Board recognizes its responsibility for compilation, retention, disposition and security ofstudent records. The Board also recognizes the legal requirement to maintain the confidentialityof student records.[1][10][12][13][14][7][15]

B. The Board shall adopt a comprehensive plan for the collection, maintenance anddissemination of student records that complies with federal and state laws and regulations andstate guidelines. [2][3][4][5][6][16]

III. Delegation of Responsibility

A. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall be responsible for implementing and monitoringthe adopted student records plan which meets all legal requirements. B. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall establish safeguards to protect the student andhis/her family from an invasion of privacy when collecting, retaining and disseminating studentinformation and providing access to authorized persons. C. District staff shall compile only those educational records mandated by federal and state lawsand regulations. D. In accordance with law, each District teacher shall prepare and maintain a record of the workand progress of each student, including the final grade and a recommendation for promotion orretention.[7][8][9]

IV. Guidelines

A. The District's plan for compilation, retention, disclosure and security of student records shallprovide for the following:

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1. Informing parents/guardians and eligible students eighteen (18) years and older oftheir rights and the procedures to implement those rights, annually and uponenrollment.

2. Permitting appropriate access by authorized persons and officials, describingprocedures for access, and listing copying fees.

3. Enumerating and defining the types, locations and persons responsible for studentrecords maintained by the district.

4. Establishing guidelines for disclosure of information and data in student records.

5. Maintaining a record of access and release of information for each student's records.

6. Assuring appropriate retention and security of student records.

7. Transferring education records and appropriate disciplinary records to other schooldistricts.[10]

B. Procedures for disclosure of student records shall apply equally to military recruiters andpostsecondary institutions.[11] C. Copies of the student records plan shall be submitted to the Department of Education, uponrequest of the Secretary.[3]

Legal 1. 24 P.S. 1303a

2. 22 PA Code 4.52

3. 22 PA Code 12.31

4. 22 PA Code 12.32

5. 22 PA Code 15.9

6. 20 U.S.C. 1232g

7. 24 P.S. 1532

8. Pol. 213

9. Pol. 215

10. 24 P.S. 1305­A

11. Pol. 250

12. 24 P.S. 1306­A

13. 24 P.S. 1402

14. 24 P.S. 1409

15. 24 P.S. 1533

16. 34 CFR Part 99

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Grade Day 1 Day 3 Day 10 Oct. Oct 19 Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June Cohort 2016-2017 2017-2018 Difference

K 64 64 65 65 65 Grade K 65

1 80 80 80 80 79 Gr K-1 76 79 3

2 94 94 94 94 93 Grade 1-2 94 93 -1

3 102 102 102 102 104 Grade 2-3 100 104 4

4 99 99 99 99 99 Grade 3-4 97 99 2

5 107 108 108 109 109 Grade 4-5 100 109 9

6 109 109 109 109 109 Grade 5-6 112 109 -3

7 114 114 115 115 114 Grade 6-7 109 114 5

8 134 134 134 134 134 Grade 7-8 133 134 1

9 133 134 134 135 135 Grade 8-9 135 135 0

10 109 109 108 109 109 Grade 9-10 111 109 -2

11 138 138 138 138 138 Grade 10-11 138 138 0

12 140 140 139 138 137 Grade 11-12 139 137 -2

LES 238 238 239 239 237 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

UES 308 309 309 310 312 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

MS 357 357 358 358 357 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

HS 520 521 519 520 519 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NH-S Cyber 9 9 9 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

K-12 1423 1425 1425 1427 1425 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Out of District 6 6 6 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Cyber Charter 8 8 8 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 1437 1439 1439 1441 1439 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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