LOWER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA Minutes of the Lower Moreland Township School District Regular Meeting of April 20, 2010 High School Board Room Mrs. Movsesian led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Cohen then called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. with the following in attendance, who signed in: Dr. Murray Cohen, President Mr. Michael Mueller, Vice President Dr. Barbara Breitman, Secretary Mrs. Camille Baker Dr. Mark Elfont Mr. Yuri Khalif Mrs. Leslie Movsesian Mr. Nathan Murawsky Mr. Steinberg Dr. Marykay Feeley, Superintendent Dr. Maryjane Richmond, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Mark McGuinn, Business Manager Mr. Mark Sufleta, Director of Maintenance & Operations Mr. Dan Burkholder, Director of Special Education Mr. Frank McKee, High School Principal Mrs. Donna Blakeman, Pine Road Principal Ms. Jennifer Dilks, Murray Avenue Principal Mr. Gil Lappano, Clerk of the Works Mr. Charles Sweet, Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams Mr. Tom Church, LMTEA Mrs. Dina McCaffery, Public Relations Ms. Jesse Reilly, The Globe Mr. Kevin Reid, Bond Counsel Mr. Chris Gamberg, Public Financial Management Mrs. & Mrs. Weingram Mrs. Karen Schwartz WELCOME Dr. Cohen welcomed everyone in attendance. PUBLIC QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS None PRESENTATIONS Mr. Stroup led his students of the Wind Ensemble who performed several musical pieces. Mr. Khalif presented Certificates to Murray Avenue students who were recognized for their entries in the Statistics Poster Competition. Mrs. Movsesian presented Certificates to high school students who were recognized for their entries in the ceramic artworks program. Dr. Feeley introduced and welcomed Mr. Charles Hurst as the new Murray Avenue Assistant Principal beginning July 1, 2010. Mr. Gil Lappano gave a PowerPoint presentation and updated the Board on the Pine Road construction project. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Mr. Mueller and seconded by Mrs. Movsesian, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the March 23, 2010 Regular Meeting, and the April 6, 2010 Special Meeting, as Recorded or Amended, of the Lower Moreland Township School District. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dr. Feeley announced that Mr. John Oberholtzer would be receiving the Voices of Inspiration Award from the Freedom Credit Union at the Blue Bell Country Club. Because Mr. Oberholtzer had a previous commitment, his wife and family would be accepting the award on his behalf. 42
On a motion by Mr. Mueller and seconded by Mrs. Movsesian, the Board unanimously approved Mr. Charles Hurst as the Murray Avenue Assistant Principal effective July 1, 2010, Attachment A. On a motion by Mr. Mueller and seconded by Mrs. Baker, the Board unanimously approved the following: The resignation for retirement, with regret, of Mrs. Patricia Pasquine, 5 th grade teacher, effective June 21, 2010. The resignation for retirement, with regret, of Mrs. Carol McNamee, Pine Road Librarian, effective June 21, 2010. A maternity leave for Mrs. Denise Meyers from approximately September 17, 2010 to November 15, 2010. Extend an unpaid childrearing leave through the 2010-2011 school year for Mrs. Jennifer Lamb, first grade teacher. Continuation of a Health Sabbatical Leave of Absence through the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year for Mrs. Janina Arnwine. Brea D Angelo as a 0.5 high school building substitute and 0.2 English teacher, from March 18, 2010 through April 30, 2010 at a per diem rate of $168.20. The following per diem substitute teachers for the 2009-2010 school year, effective April 20, 2010, all clearances on file: Megan Asplundh, Elementary Nicole Shirk, Elementary Leslie Celli, Elementary Rochelle Chasan, Spanish/French Amie Miller, Elementary/Special Education Ji Su Yun, Elementary/Middle Math/Middle Citizenship Jennifer Bitting, Elementary Supplemental Contracts for Extra Curricular Activities for the 2009-2010 school year: High School Assistant Track #2, Patrick Engleman, Level I, 8.0 units, unit total $2560 Head Baseball, Dennis Murphy, Level I, 11.0 units, unit total $3520 Assistant Track #1 (1/2 contract), Katie Rauchut, Level I, 4.0 units, unit total $1280 Assistant Baseball #1, Matt Mitchell, Level I, 8.0 units, unit total $2560 Murray Avenue Head Baseball (Gr. 7-8), Casey Molt, Level II, 5.5 units, unit total $1897.50 Requests To Attend Professional Meetings, Attachment B Reginald Candio as a psychology intern for the 2010-11 school year, at no cost to the district. Joseph Halucka as a temporary student summer worker effective June 21, 2010 at a 4 th year rate of $8.50 per hour. Thomas Rafferty as a substitute maintenance custodian at a rate of $17.23 per hour for the 2009-2010 school year. All forms on file. Discontinue employment of Eileen Strauss, KinderLinks Aide, effective April 20, 2010. 43
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS On a motion by Mr. Mueller and seconded by Dr. Breitman, the Board unanimously approved the following, Attachment C: The Girl Scouts of Southeastern PA to use the Murray Avenue cafeteria for the annual father/daughter prom on April 17, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. No fees. St. Albert the Great to use the Murray Avenue baseball and softball fields March 9, 2010 to June 10, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. No fees. HVAA to use the high school soccer field from March 15, 2010 to June 30, 2010. No fees. HVAA to use the high school and Murray Avenue fields March 20, 2010 to June 27, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. No fees. Pine Road PTA to use the Pine Road multi purpose room for a father/daughter dinner dance on April 9, 1010 from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. No fees. Huntingdon Valley Fire Co. to use the pool on April 12, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for training. No fees. Special Education Awareness Council to use the pool May 2, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a fundraising event. No fees. Huntingdon Valley Presbyterian Church Outreach to use the Murray avenue parking lot on May 1, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for overflow parking for an animal rescue event. No fees. Valley Community Outreach/Huntingdon Valley Youth Center to use the front of the high school, front, rear and side parking lots for a 2010 5K walk/run on April 24, 2010 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. No fees. Lower Moreland Seniors Yankees Baseball Club to use the high school varsity baseball field on Sundays, 4/11/10-8/15/10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No fees. BUSINESS AND FINANCE On a motion by Mr. Mueller and seconded by Dr. Elfont, the Board unanimously approved the following: Attachments D, D.1, D.2 Assessment as of 4/1/10 as reported by the Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeals...$1,046,706,209 (Estimated Assessment used in the 2009-10 Budget $1,069,593,689) General Fund, as of 4/15/10 Cash Balance...$10,112,631.35 Investments...$992,000.00 Trust Funds...$170,614.18 2008 Bond Fund...$14,198,012.92 Capital Project Fund...$861,441.52 Mrs. Movsesian inquired about several items within the Student Activities Account and Mr. McGuinn responded to her questions. On a motion by Mr. Mueller and seconded by Dr. Elfont, the Board unanimously approved the following: Check list dated 3/30/10 in the amount of $1,304,206.52 and check list dated 4/15/10 in the amount of $1,703,587.60. 44
On a motion by Mr. Mueller and seconded by Mrs. Movsesian, the Board unanimously approved the following Change Orders, Attachment E: Jay R. Reynolds, Inc. #PC-004 to expand the sprinkler system in the multi-purpose and stage, Increase $22,695 Ernest Bock and Sons, Inc. #GC-006 to replace fill with stone at classroom addition. Increase $67,356 On a motion by Dr. Elfont and seconded by Mr. Mueller, the Board unanimously approved the Authorization for Additional Services Form for Medina Consultants to provide engineering and surveying services to address the existing swale conditions on the Pine Road property, Attachment F On a motion by Mr. Mueller and seconded by Dr. Elfont, the Board unanimously approved the Parameters Resolution as presented by Bond Counsel which among other items, directs certain Board Officers to sign related documents to effectuate the refunding of the Series A of 2005 Bonds once certain parameters are met. Mr. Gamberg from Public Financial Management detailed the criteria for the Parameters Resolution in order to refinance the Series A 2005 Bonds and replied to questions asked by Board Members. Mr. Kevin Reid, Bond Counsel, detailed the costs and savings from the transaction of refinancing the Bond and also responded to questions from Board Members. SCHOOL BOARD Solicitor s Report -Mr. Sweet reported that the Index under Act 1 is projected to be lower than in previous years. Committee Reports Legislative Eastern Center for Arts & Technology MCIU Technology Safe Schools Transition Other Business -Mr. Murawsky reported on the Philmont Corridor Project; Keystone Exams; Health and Wellness, i.e. school lunches; PSERS as it relates to presenting the information to the public; and the legislative breakfast. -Dr. Elfont reported on an electric power consortium developed by the I.U. and ECAT teacher salaries -Mr. Khalif reported on monies available from American Recovery and Disabilities Act and Mr. Oberholtzer receiving the Voices of Inspiration Award. -Mrs. Casagrand reported on the PA Technology Inventory; modification of the infrastructure; software needs; a beneficial change in vendor for video streaming; -No formal report. -Dr. Feeley reported that a proposal was submitted to the State to be presented at the PSBA conference in October reflecting the changes brought about by two grades transitioning to a new building. Dr. Richmond reported on the changes for KinderLinks as a result of the new building configuration at Pine Road beginning September, 2010 and the KinderLinks fee schedule. -On a motion by Mr. Mueller and seconded by Mr. Khalif, by an 8-1-0 vote (Mr. Steinberg dissenting), the Board approved a change in fee structure of the KinderLinks Program effective September 1, 2010 as follows: AM only PM only AM & PM $100 per month $160 per month $235 per month Dr. Richmond responded to questions raised by Board Members. 45
-Mr. McGuinn reported on a transportation study conducted by the I.U. and that Lower Moreland would be participating in the pilot program. -On a motion by Dr. Elfont and seconded by Mr. Mueller, by a 7-2-0 vote (Mr. Steinberg and Mrs. Baker dissenting), the Board approved to allocate three hours weekly to a designated instructor effective August, 2010 at a rate of $25 per hour to plan KinderLinks activities. -On a motion by Mr. Mueller and seconded by Dr. Elfont, the Board unanimously approved Sarah Gulish to transport two high school students to the PMEA All-State Festival in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania April 21 to April 23, 2010 in a rented vehicle. Public Questions/Comments On Non-Agenda Items -Mrs. Karen Schwartz inquired about an easement adjacent to her property requiring attention; parking for additional faculty, as well as fencing being constructed on the Pine Road School property. Mr. Lappano responded to her concerns. Mrs. Weingram addressed the Board relative to the fencing. Correspondence -None ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Mueller and seconded by Dr. Elfont, the Board unanimously approved to adjourn at 10:15 pm. Dr. Cohen announced the next regularly scheduled Work Session of the Board would be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in the High School Board Room. The next regularly scheduled Public Meeting of the Board will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Board Room. The Board then began an Executive Session for personnel issues. ENROLLMENT Pine Road K 130 High School 9 th 194 1 st 140 10 th 176 2 nd 145 11 th 175 3 rd 154 12 th 162 Total 569 Total 707 Murray Ave. 4 th 150 Pine Road 569 5 th 178 Murray Avenue 814 6 th 170 High School 707 7 th 152 8 th 164 Total 814 District Total 2090 Barbara Breitman, Secretary Murray Cohen, President 46