A Recap of the January 28, 2013 Regular Board Meeting
At the January 28 Regular Board Meeting, the
Volunteer Report
Board approved the following routine personnel ac-
The Board acknowledged the contributions of more
than 150 parent and community volunteers in our schools.
Resignations/Retirements
Nancy Sue Holland, aide, TEMS, effective
Under Priority Discussion/Action
Michele McMonagle, paraeducator, VFMS, ef-
Preliminary Budget 2013-2014
Mr. McDonnell presented the Preliminary Budget
Carol Wittschieben, teacher, CHS, effective
for the 2013-14 School Year. The Board considered
two recommendations on the budget. At the recom-
Dawn Zrebiec, school nurse, CHS, effective last
mendation of the Finance Committee, the Board
unanimously rejected a recommendation to apply
Appointments
for Act 1 referendum exceptions for pension and
David Anderson, Long Term Substitute, CHS
special education costs. Following Board discussion
Joseph Becker, Long Term Substitute, TEMS
and an opportunity for public comment, the Board
Loryn Benedict, substitute teacher, District
unanimously approved a resolution to keep the
Stephanie Berger, substitute teacher, District
2013-14 tax rate at or below the Act 1 index of
Christopher Blenheim, homework club teacher,
1.7%. This action returns the District to the original
budget timeline. A preliminary budget will be ap-
Maria Carini, homework club teacher, BES
proved at the May 13, 2013 Regular Board meeting.
Salvatore Colosi, Long Term Substitute, CHS
The Board will continue to refine the budget docu-
Sandi Darlington, substitute teacher, District
ment throughout the budget process until final 2013-
14 budget adoption on June 17, 2013. The Board
will provide further 2013-14 budget detail during its
Patrick Foley, homework club teacher, DES
Reconsideration of Action on District Safety
Kristen Gilman, substitute teacher, District
Consultant
Mindy King, homebound tutor, District Daniel Kinkade, substitute teacher, District
The Board reconsidered a recommendation that pre-
Jaclyn Klunder, status change to Temporary Pro-
viously was approved by the Board in a public meet-
ing on January 7, 2013. The recommendation au-
Iris Mander, homework club teacher, VFES
thorized the District to consult with Andy Chambers
Marybeth McGowan, change of FTE aide, CHS
on a contracted basis to conduct an audit of District
safety practices and protocols. After Board discus-
Cecilia Rudman, homework club teacher, VFES
sion and public comment, the recommendation was
Teresa Santivasci, IEP Driven Tutor, District
approved by a vote of 7 to 2. Dr. Brake and Mrs. Crowley cast the dissenting votes. The District will
Probationary Period Wage Adjustment
continue to achieve consensus agreement from the
Christine Shaftic, Secretary “C”, VFMS
two local police chiefs on any suggested enhance-
ments to District safety protocols prior to implemen-
Tru Green, Inc. for grass cutting and string trim-
Safety Update to the Community
Berwyn Glass for replacement of window/door
District Safety Coordinator and Conestoga High
School Assistant Principal Andy Phillips presented an update on safety enhancements to District facili-
Authorization of Conestoga Diploma
The Board approved a CHS diploma for a student who has fulfilled all requirements for graduation as
Under the Consent Agenda, the Board took the following actions: Educational Services Agreements Approval of Minutes of the January 7, 2013 Spe- cial Board Meeting Contract with Elwyn Davidson School Receive Financial Reports Contract with the Melmark School Supervisory and Confidential Employee Com- Adoption of Policies, Second Reading pensation Plan, Compensation Adjustments for
The Board adopted the following policies:
2013-14 and January 2013 One-Time Bonuses
Revised Policy 1220: Tredyffrin/Easttown Diver-
Administrator Compensation Plan, Compensa- tion Adjustments and January 2013 One-Time
Revised Policy 1311: Classroom Visits Requested
Contracted Services
Revised Policy 3185: Fund Balances Management
Acceptance of Gifts
Revised Policy 6111: School Calendar
The Board accepted with pleasure and appreciation
Revised Policy 6152: Teacher, Instructional Team
the following gifts to District schools and programs.
$13,456 for the purchase and installation of a
Revised Policy 9310: Regular Monthly Meetings
new PA system in the cafeteria at DES from its PTO;
Under Other Recommended Action, the Board
Construction of a School Garden at NEES to be
approved several policies on a first reading basis
maintained by the PTO Garden Committee to
as ready for adoption and repeal at the next regu- lar meeting.
$12,500 to be used to replace and add protective
Revised Policy 1124: Distribution of Promotional
wall pads to the three gym areas at TEMS
Revised Policy 1410: Conducting Educational Re-
search Studies and Student Surveys, First Reading
Successful Bids The Board awarded contracts to the following suc-
Revised Policy 5422: Student Accident and Inju-
ries – Treatment and Reporting, First Reading
Gaudelli Bros., Inc.; Greg A. Vietri, Inc. and
Repeal of Policy 8050: Accident Prevention and
Donald E. Reisinger, Inc. for mechanical re-
Gaudelli Bros., Inc.; Wescott Electric Co. and
Public Comment
Donald E. Reisinger, Inc. for mechanical
The Board received comments from 7 members of the public regarding the following:
Recognition of the Board for School Director Rec-
Updated information on meeting dates, locations and
cancellations is available by contacting the
Use of the Consent Agenda for Board approval of
T/E Information Hotline: 610-240-1970
Budget development and approval process
To enroll in the T/E email notification program, send
Property tax and millage increases
[email protected]
Future financial commitments associated with de-
Future Board Meetings
Budget projection models for 2013-14
Recognition of student academic achievement
Meetings are held in Room 200 of the T/E Admini-
Increasing cost of public education
stration Offices, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1700, Wayne, PA at 7:30 p.m.
Impact of increasing taxes on mortgage payments
Legislative relief from pension crisis
Monday, February 25, 2013, Regular Board Meeting
Board’s option to seek Act 1 referendum excep-
Monday, March 4, 2013, Budget Workshop I
Monday, March 18, 2013, Regular Board Meeting
Criticism of the Board’s decisions
Board Committee Meetings
Board and District transparency in the operation of
Finance Committee, 7:00 p.m., February 11, 2013 in
Appointment and qualifications of District Safety
Legislative Committee, 12 noon, February 12, 2013 in TEAO.
Education Committee, 1:00 p.m., February 12, 2013 in TEAO.
Vetting of consultants for the District
Safety enhancement to District facilities
Policy Committee, 6:30 p.m., February 21, 2013 in TEAO.
Communication about new District safety and se-
Facilities Committee, 2:00 p.m., February 22, 2013 in TEAO.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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