WEST CHESTER AREA SCHOOL BOARD Meeting of July 24, …...Salary 1. Susan Aaldenberg Support 1.0 Help Desk at Spellman Admin. Bldg. 1.0 Technology Support Specialist at Spellman Ed

WEST CHESTER AREA SCHOOL BOARD—Meeting of July 24, 2017

The West Chester Area School Board met at 7:37 p.m. in the Spellman Education Center, 782 Springdale Dr. Exton, PA. Mr. McCune, Board President, called the meeting to order led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Mr. McCune asked everyone for a moment of silence in memory of Rustin HS graduate Bianca Roberson who died on June 28 from a senseless act of violence.

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Roll Call Members Present: Mr. Bevilacqua, Ms. Chester, Dr. Herrmann, Mrs. Kaliner, Mr. McCune, Dr. Shaw, Dr. Swalm, Mr. Tabakin, Mrs. Tiernan. Members Absent:

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Approval of June 26, 2017 Board Minutes BOARD ACTION: It was moved by Dr. Herrmann and seconded by Mr. Tabakin to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2017 School Board Meeting. On roll call vote, eight members present voted “aye” with Mrs. Kaliner abstaining. Motion carried 8-0-1.

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Approval of July 24, 2017 Meeting Agenda BOARD ACTION: It was moved by Dr. Swalm and seconded by Ms. Chester to approve the July 24, 2017 meeting agenda. On roll call vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried 9-0.

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Public Comments on Agenda Items There were no public comments on agenda items.

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Approval of Personnel Recommendations—Dr. Ulmer BOARD ACTION: It was moved by Dr. Swalm and seconded by Mr. Bevilacqua to approve the Personnel Recommendations as presented.

I. Removals from Payroll

July 24, 2017

a. Resignations

1. Lynn Danner, 1.0 Spanish Teacher at East HS, effective 6/26/2017.

2. Dianne Neal, 1.0 Instructional Assistant, Westtown Thornbury ES, effective 7/24/17.

b. Retirement

1. Scott Sneddon, 1.0 Art Teacher, Henderson HS, effective 11/1/17, 36 years of service.

2. Minnie Porter, 1.0 Guidance Secretary, Henderson HS, effective 7/15/17, 17 years of service, as per agreement.

c. Deceased

1. Michael Farkas, Security Guard, Warehouse, on May 7, 2017. He served 11 years in the District. Mr. Farkas's dedication to the District will be deeply missed.

II. Additions to Payroll a. Professional Staff: Contract

1. Kristyn DelloBuono

Placement 1.0 1st Grade Teacher at Westtown Thornbury ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 1, Step 1, $46,000

Education Bachelor of Science from Penn State Univ. 2010-2014

Experience Student taught at Young Scholars of Central PA and Isacc Sheppard ES, 2nd grade LTS teacher at Westtown Thornbury ES, substitute teacher through Insight and CCIU

Certification Elementary Instruction PK-4

2. Anne Elicker

Placement 1.0 Kindergarten Teacher at Penn Wood ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/17, Level 1, Step 2, $48,100

Education Bachelor of Science from West Chester Univ. 2012-2014

Experience Student taught at Penn Wood ES, LTS teacher at Fern Hill ES, Hillsdale ES and Penn Wood ES


3. Mandy Gerhart

Placement 1.0 Speech & Language Pathologist, .8 at Mary C. Howse ES/.2 at Penn Wood ES, Professional Employee (Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 6, Step 3, $56,400

Education Bachelor of Arts from West Chester Univ. 2008-2012, Masters of Science from James Madison Univ. 2002-2014, Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders from West Chester Univ. 2016-2017

Experience Student taught at Rustin HS & Penn Wood ES, Speech-Language Pathologist at Conestoga Valley SD

Certification Speech & Language Impaired Instruction

4. Ann Marie Korb

Placement 1.0 3rd Grade Teacher at Hillsdale ES, Professional Employee (Tenured), effective 8/22/17, Level 1, Step 6, $51,700

Education Bachelor of Science from Immaculata Univ. 2001-2003

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Experience Student taught at Westtown Thornbury ES, 5th grade LTS teacher at East Goshen ES, Building substitute at Penn Wood ES, 3rd grade teacher at Westtown Thornbury ES

Certification Elementary Instruction K-6

5. Mary McGlinchey

Placement 1.0 Full Day Kindergarten Teacher at Exton ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 2, Step 5, $51,800

Education Bachelor of Arts from West Chester Univ. 1985-1994

Experience 1st and 3rd grade LTS teacher at Charlestown ES, 2nd grade teacher at Ithan ES, 2nd grade teacher at Blue Bell ES

Certification Elementary Instruction K-6

6. Christy Rutherford

Placement .8 Business/Marketing Teacher at East HS, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 5, Step 5, $45,520

Education Bachelor of Science from Northwest Missouri State Univ. 1995-1999, Masters of Science from Univ. of Central Missouri 2008-2010

Experience Student taught at Lees Summit North HS, Assistant Director at Harrisonville School District Cass Career Center, Career Education Facilitator, Business & Marketing teacher and dept. chair at Lee’s Summit School District

Certification Business Education 9-12, Cooperative Education 9-12, Marketing 9-12, Principal 7-12, Career Education Director 7-12, PA certification pending

7. Brian Salcido

Placement .7 English Teacher at East HS, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 5, Step 5, $39,830

Education Bachelor of Arts from Skidmore College 2003-2007, Masters of Science from Univ. of Penn 2008-2009

Experience Student taught at Creative & Performing Arts HS, English teacher at Franklin Towne Charter HS, English teacher at Northeast HS, Literacy Specialist at Center for Literacy

Certification English 7-12

b. Professional Staff: Long Term Substitute

1. Nikolette Trofa

Placement 1.0 LTS Third Grade Teacher at Exton ES, Temporary Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 1, Step 1, $46,000, for Christina Hards FMLA

Education Bachelor of Science from Penn State Univ. 2011-2015

Experience Student taught at Ferguson Township Elementary 2014-2015, 4th grade teacher at Discovery ES 2015-2017, 4th grade teacher at Loudoun County Public School.


c. Administrative Staff: Contract – None

d. Support Staff: Contract

1. Joseph Nicolini

Placement 1.0 2nd Shift Custodian at East HS, 8 hrs./day, 5 days/week, 260 days/year, effective date 7/24/17, Step 1, Group 5, $17.15/hour.

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2. Jason Moore

Placement 1.0 2nd Shift Custodian at Henderson HS, 8 hrs./day, 5 days/week, 260 days/year, effective date 7/11/17, Step 1, Group 5, $17.15/hour.

3. Alexander Watkins

Placement 1.0 2nd Shift Custodian at Stetson MS, 8 hrs./day, 5 days/week, 260 days/year, effective date 7/31/17, Step 1, Group 5, $17.15/hour.

4. Deborah Baker

Placement 1.0 Benefits Specialist at Spellman Education Center, effective date 8/14/17, $60,000/year.

e. Support Staff: Substitute - None

III. Personnel Events

a. Status Change

Name Type From To Effective

Date Salary

1. Susan Aaldenberg Support 1.0 Help Desk at Spellman Admin. Bldg.

1.0 Technology Support Specialist at Spellman Ed. Center

7/1/2017 Group 6, Step 6, $25.42/hr.

2. John Arrowood Service Support

1.0 Mechanics Apprentice

1.0 Vehicle Mechanic at Warehouse

7/26/2017 Group 1, Step 1, $32.12/hr.

3. William Feaster Service Support

1.0 Electrician I at Facilities and Operations

1.0 Master Electrician at Facilities and Operations

7/1/2017 Group 1, $36.00/hr.

4. Cynthia Greaves Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Mary C. Howse ES

1.0 Kindergarten teacher at Mary C. Howse ES

8/22/2017 Level 5, Step 14, $80,400.

5. Laureen Hamblin Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Penn Wood ES

1.0 Kindergarten teacher at Penn Wood ES

8/22/2017 Level 3, Step 17, $88,700.

6. Lisa Howe Professional .8 Reading Specialist at Glen Acres ES

1.0 Reading Specialist at Glen Acres ES

8/22/2017 Level 9, Step 17.5, $99,905.

7. Peggy Katsouros Professional .8 School Psychologist at Westtown-Thornbury ES

1.0 School Psychologist at E. Goshen ES

8/22/2017 Level 7, Step 8, $63,900.

8. Rich McBride Service Support

Electrician II at Facilities & Operations

Electrician I at Warehouse

7/5/2017 Group 1, Step 1, $32.12/hr.

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Date Salary

9. Kaitlyn McGoldrick Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Exton ES

1.0 Kindergarten Teacher at Exton ES

8/22/2017 Level 1, Step 1, $46,000 plus off scale bonus

10. Joseph McGuire Service Support

1.0 Grounds Mechanic #3 at Facilities & Operations

1.0 Master Grounds Mechanic at Facilities & Operations

7/17/2017 Group 1, Step 1, $32.12/hr.

11. Alicia Neary Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Westtown-Thornbury ES

1.0 Kindergarten teacher at Westtown-Thornbury ES

8/22/2017 Level 3, Step 3, $51,000.

12. Kimberly Parise Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Fern Hill ES

1.0 Kindergarten teacher at Fern Hill ES

8/22/2017 Level 5, Step 15, $84,400.

13. Hal Ritter Service Support

HVAC Mechanic I at Facilities & Operations

HVAC/ Plumbing Master Mechanic at Facilities & Operations

7/12/2017 $36.00/hr.

14. Kimberly Russell Professional .5 Kindergarten teacher at Penn Wood ES

1.0 Kindergarten teacher at Penn Wood ES

8/22/2017 Level 5, Step 14, $80,400.

15. David Young Service Support

1.0 Custodian at Spellman Admin. Bldg.

1.0 Head Custodian at Spellman Education Center

7/1/2017 $56,500.

b. Transfer


Date

1. Katie Gill Professional .5 Kindergarten Teacher at Fern Hill ES/.5 Kindergarten at Penn Wood ES

1.0 Kindergarten Teacher at Penn Wood ES

8/22/2017

2. Anthony Kelly Service Support

1.0 Head Custodian at Exton ES

1.0 Head Custodian at Westtown Thornbury ES

7/10/2017

3. Alison Mastrilli Professional 1.0 Reading Specialist at Fern Hill ES

Reading Specialist, .5 at Fern Hill ES/.5 at Starkweather ES

8/22/2017

4. Tracey McCloskey Professional 1.0 Art Teacher at East Goshen ES

Art Teacher, .75 at East Goshen ES/.25 at Glen Acres ES

8/22/2017

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IV. Personnel Leave a. Sabbatical Leave

Name Position Effective Date Ending Date

1. Kerry Montgomery

1.0 Science Teacher at Fugett Middle School

Beginning of the second semester of the 2017-2018 school year

End of the 2017-2018 school year

b. Unpaid Leave – None

V. Additional Information

1. Approval of the following Non-Bargaining Support/Confidential Merit Bonuses Only based on 2016-2017 performances per the Compensation, Benefits and Work Environment Guide for Supervisory, Technical and Confidential Employees:

First Name Last Name Position 2016-2017 Merit

Amount

Charles Duncan HVAC Coordinator $2,160.00

Charles Farr II Athletic Turf Coordinator $1,750.00

Charles Pennypacker Central Maintenance Coordinator $2,460.00

James Soja Head Custodian $1,921.88

2. David Stratton who had accepted a 1.0 LTS Guidance Counselor, Starkweather ES, rescinded his acceptance, effective 7/12/2017.

VI. Corrections

1. Jennifer Russell’s salary is $55,800.00, not $54,600.00 as originally reported.

VII. Supplemental Contracts

Last Name First Name Location Season Step % of

Contract Total

Contract Position Title

Additions: Fall ’17-‘18

High School

Chafetz Marc EHS Fall 1 100% $924.00 Fall Intramurals

Lindsay Charles EHS Fall 5 100% $1,143.00 Fall Intramurals

Martin Sean EHS Fall 1 100% $3,080.00 Fall Drama

Clay Charles HHS Fall 1 100% $924.00 Fall Intramurals

Lammey Daniel HHS Fall 4 33.3% $1,225.44 Fall Drama

Byerly Scott RHS Fall 5 100% $3,810.00 Fall Drama

Hoffman Mitchell RHS Fall 4 50% $3,128.00 Asst. Football Coach

Hutchinson Glen RHS Fall 4 100% $4,416.00 Asst. Field Hockey Coach

Speers Kathryne RHS Fall 4 100% $4,416.00 Asst. Field Hockey Coach

Bunting Kayla RHS Fall 1 25% $1,155.00 Asst. Marching Band Director

Bunting Kayla RHS Fall 1 25% $1,001.00 Marching Band Color Guard

Castineiras Emma RHS Fall 1 75% $3,003.00 Marching Band Color Guard

Corbi Jonathan RHS Fall 1 50% $2,310.00 Asst. Marching Band Director

Lee Shawn RHS Fall 1 75% $3,465.00 Asst. Marching Band Director

Macciocca Susan RHS Fall 4 100% $5,520.00 Head Field Hockey Coach

Santos Brianna RHS Fall 1 50% $2,310.00 Asst. Marching Band Director

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Contract Total


Shoremount Michael RHS Fall 7 100% $9,913.00 Marching Band Director

Middle School

McGrath Timothy FMS Fall 1 100% $3,388.00 Head Football Coach

Kosic John PMS Fall 1 100% $2,464.00 6th Grade Cross Country Coach

Winter ’17-‘18 High School

Werner Kendra EHS Winter 7 100% 5,603.00 Musical Co-Director: Music

Durant Tom EHS Winter 3 100% 6,156.00 Head Boys Basketball Coach

Costin Douglas EHS Winter 4 100% 1,104.00 Winter Intramurals

Scott Stephen EHS Winter 1 100% 924.00 Winter Intramurals

Wiggins James EHS Winter 1 100% 4,520.00 Girls Head Track Coach

Clay Charles HHS Winter 1 100% 924.00 Winter Intramurals

Haid William RHS Winter 3 100% 4,536.00 Asst. Girls Basketball Coach

Powers Jim RHS Winter 2 100% 5,985.00 Head Girls Basketball Coach

Zang Samantha RHS Winter 1 100% 4,312.00 Asst. Girls Basketball Coach

Annual ’17-‘18 High School

Bayley Jennifer EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,608.50 Subject Chair: Math

Bennett Laura EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,612.00 Subject Chair: Special Ed

Biddle Jessica EHS Annual 4 50% $2,024.00 Senior Class Advisor

Bonds Matthew EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Brennan Beth EHS Annual 2 50% $1,260.00 Junior Class Advisor

Brien Lauter Heather EHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Freshman Class Advisor

Brien Lauter Heather EHS Annual N/A 33% $938.85 Detention Room Supervisor

Carr Kimberly EHS Annual 3 50% $1,458.00 Student Council/Senate Advisor

Carr Kimberly EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,708.00 Subject Chair: ELA

Costin Doug EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Densmore Thomas EHS Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Science Competition

Farrell Daniel EHS Annual 1 100% $2,156.00 Debate Sponsor

Flynn Erin EHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Freshman Class Advisor

Gallo John EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Gallo Heather EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,356.00 Subject Chair: Guidance

Heim Tracy EHS Annual 6 100% $4,466.00 Academic Team: Advisor

Heim Tracy EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,816.80 Subject Chair: Social Studies

Henderson Ruth EHS Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Science Competition

Jones Brent EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Keenan Collette EHS Annual 1 50% $1,694.00 Senior Class Advisor

King Robert EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,903.20 Subject Chair: Science

Kowalski Christine EHS Annual N/A 100% $1,500.00 AP Coordinator

Lill Carol EHS Annual 4 100% $3,312.00 Deca Advisor

Lindsay Charles EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Lorback Todd EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Martin Sean EHS Annual N/A 50% $1,232.00 Junior Class Advisor

McLain Becky EHS Annual N/A 33% $938.85 Detention Room Supervisor

Moreno-Davis Erica EHS Annual 7 50% $1,939.50 Student Council/Senate Advisor

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Contract Total


Moreno-Davis Erica EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,516.00 Subject Chair: World Language

Niedziejko Joseph EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Niedziejko Joseph EHS Annual 5 100% $4,572.00 Newspaper Sponsor

Owens Dean EHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Pribish Jessica EHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor

Rightmyer Jennifer EHS Annual N/A 33% $938.85 Detention Room Supervisor

Rightmyer Jennifer EHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor

Scelsa Meredith EHS Annual N/A 100% $3,441.76 Subject Chair: Health & PE

Schlamb Nathan EHS Annual 4 100% $2,576.00 Academic Team: Assistant

Solomon Elizabeth EHS Annual 1 100% $2,464.00 Literary Magazine

Zimmerman Courtney EHS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School

Abbott Heidi HHS Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Competition

Anderson William HHS Annual 1 100% $3,696.00 Newspaper Sponsor

Boosz Janet HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,676.00 Subject Chair: World Language

Bott Jeffrey HHS Annual N/A 50% $1,774.00 Subject Chair: Health & PE

Boyer Kathleen HHS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School

Clay Charles HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Clay Charles HHS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School

Clay Charles HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,804.00 Subject Chair: English

Coley Daniel HHS Annual 1 75% $1,617.00 Debate Sponsor

Corr Maureen HHS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School

Corr Maureen HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,740.00 Subject Chair: Special Education

Donley Dean HHS Annual N/A 50% $1,774.00 Subject Chair: Health & PE

Donley Dean HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Finch James HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Gamble Morgan HHS Annual 3 50% $1,296.00 Junior Class Advisor

Gamble Morgan HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,420.00 Subject Chair: Guidance

Heintz Jonathan HHS Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 National Honor Society

Hohwald Joan HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,996.00 Subject Chair: Math

Jakubowski Candy HHS Annual 1 50% $1,232.00 Junior Class Advisor

Kelly Kevin HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Kernaghan Stephen HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,685.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies

Kozack Bruce HHS Annual 5 100% $2,667.00 Asst. Academic Team Advisor

Kozack Bruce HHS Annual N/A 100% $2,845.00 Detention Room Supervisor

Malizia Grace HHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor

McCormick Christina HHS Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Student Council/Senate Advisor

O'Connor Stuart HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Orlando Kevin HHS Annual N/A 100% $3,932.00 Subject Chair: Science

Pierce Edward HHS Annual 4 50% $1,472.00 Literary Magazine

Rowe-Wlodarczyk Kelly HHS Annual 1 50% $1,386.00

Student Council/Senate Advisor

Rowe-Wlodarczyk Kelly HHS Annual 4 100% $4,048.00 Senior Class Advisor

Sharp Whitney HHS Annual 1 100% $1,848.00 Freshmen Class Advisor

Snider Nicole HHS Annual 7 100% $7,728.00 Yearbook Sponsor

Sobieck Stephen HHS Annual 5 100% $4,191.00 Academic Team Advisor

Sok Peter HHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Stango Corrie HHS Annual 4 25% $644.00 Debate Sponsor

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Contract Total


Teague Kathleen HHS Annual N/A 100% $1,500.00 AP Coordinator

Truong Stan HHS Annual 4 50% $1,288.00 National Honor Society

Umile Marc HHS Annual 4 50% $1,472.00 Literary Magazine

Webber Melissa HHS Annual 6 100% $3,654.00 Deca Advisor

Zerr Rebecca HHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor

Acchione John RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,868.00 Subject Chair: Math

Alvanitakis John RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Alvanitakis Bobbie RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,356.00 Subject Chair: Guidance

Arndt Michael RHS Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Student Council/Senate Advisor

Arscott Joseph RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Bannister Jennifer RHS Annual 1 50% $3,234.00 Yearbook Sponsor

Bodak-Gyovai Jennifer RHS Annual 4 50% $3,864.00 Yearbook Sponsor

Breslin John RHS Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 National Honor Society

Byerly Scott RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Byerly Scott RHS Annual 7 90% $5,042.70 Musical Director: Drama

Byrd James RHS Annual 4 2% $66.24 Science Competition

Chessock Amy RHS Annual 2 100% $2,205.00 Academic Team Assistant

Chessock Amy RHS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School

Chessock Amy RHS Annual N/A 50% $1,998.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies

Clark David RHS Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 National Honor Society

Doyle Elizabeth RHS Annual 1 100% $3,696.00 Newspaper Sponsor

D'Urbano Robert RHS Annual N/A 50% $1,742.00 Subject Chair: Health & PE

Ellis Ann RHS Annual 4 50% $2,392.00 Musical Director: Music

Fitzgerald Nora RHS Annual 1 10% $400.40 Musical Director: Drama

Frechette Jacob RHS Annual 2 50% $1,288.00 Debate Sponsor

Graham Marya RHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor

Haid William RHS Annual N/A 50% $1,998.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies

Hammond Marissa RHS Annual N/A 50% $1,742.00 Subject Chair: Health & PE

Harkins Brad RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Harrison Ted RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Hoesch Thomas RHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Senior Class Advisor

Hutchinson Glen RHS Annual N/A 100% $2,845.00 Detention Room Supervisor

Koepke Katherine RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,460.00 Subject Chair: Special Ed

LeClerc Shirley RHS Annual N/A 100% $1,500.00 AP Coordinator

LeClerc Shirley RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

McCarter Christine RHS Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Deca Advisor

McCarter Christine RHS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

McCarter Christine RHS Annual 4 50% $2,024.00 Senior Class Advisor

Melbourne Robyn RHS Annual 4 100% $4,048.00 Academic Team Advisor

Menzel Laura RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,932.00 Subject Chair: Science

Reidenberg Regina RHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Freshman Class Advisor

Shoremount Michael RHS Annual 4 50% $2,392.00 Musical Director: Music

Suarez Jaime RHS Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 Science Competition

Taglang Matthew RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,676.00 Subject Chair: World Language

Turley Abigail RHS Annual 4 100% $2,944.00 Literary Magazine

Turley Abigail RHS Annual N/A 100% $3,804.00 Subject Chair: ELA

Vecchiolli Christina RHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Sophomore Class Advisor

Whitton Tanna RHS Annual 1 24% $665.28 Science Competition

Winfield Mark RHS Annual 3 50% $1,134.00 Debate Sponsor

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Contract Total


Winfield Mark RHS Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 Student Council/Senate Advisor

Yabor Brittany RHS Annual 1 24% $665.28 Science Competition

Zerbato Robert RHS Annual 1 50% $924.00 Freshman Class Advisor

Middle School

Abbott Shayna FMS Annual 1 50% $1,232.00 Student Activities Advisor

Bowen Malina FMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Bowen Malina FMS Annual 5 50% $1,524.00 Student Activities Advisor

Cassidy Michael FMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Conner Jeffrey FMS Annual 1 100% $2,156.00 Yearbook Sponsor

Dannehower Robin FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,727.00 Subject Chair: ELA

Estrada Jennifer FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,740.00 Subject Chair: Special Ed

Hill Matthew FMS Annual 2 100% $2,205.00 Drama Sponsor

Litwa Jaclyn FMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Mazzagatti Laura FMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 8th Grade Team Leader

McCauley William FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,484.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies

Miller Kelly FMS Annual 4 100% $1,472.00 8th Grade Team Leader

Miller Kelly FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,676.00 Subject Chair: Math

Montgomery Kerry FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,548.00 Subject Chair: Science through 1/23/18

Morales Carol FMS Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 7th Grade Team Leader

Nefos Frank FMS Annual 6 100% $1,624.00 6th Grade Team Leader

Nefos Frank FMS Annual 5 100% $381/Issue Newspaper Sponsor

Oneill Karen FMS Annual N/A 100% $2,845.00 Detention Room Supervisor

Page Christine FMS Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 7th Grade Team Leader

Peters Rebecca FMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 6th Grade Team Leader

Prilutski Katherine FMS Annual 1 100% $2,156.00 Drama Sponsor

Saundurs Todd FMS Annual 5 100% $2,286.00 Math Counts

Swift Thomas FMS Annual 5 100% $13,716.00 Athletic Manager

Trombley Joanne FMS Annual 6 100% $3,654.00 Science Olympiad

Voois Judy FMS Annual 5 100% $1,434.00 Jazz Band

Atkins, Jr John PMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Atkins, Jr John PMS Annual N/A 100% $2,548.00 Subject Chair: Science

Brun Kyle PMS Annual 2 100% $1,260.00 8th Grade Team Leader

Chronister Diana PMS Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 Yearbook Sponsor

Cimino Nicole PMS Annual N/A 50% $1,230.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies

Crilly Danielle PMS Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 6th Grade Team Leader

Curay-Cramer Michelle PMS Annual N/A 100% $2,868.00 Subject Chair: ELA

de Zeeuw Kristen PMS Annual N/A 100% $2,550.00 Subject Chair: Math

Diffendall Cindy PMS Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 7th Grade Team Leader

Erbe Patricia PMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Erbe Patricia PMS Annual N/A 100% $2,845.00 Detention Room Supervisor

Haggerty Amberlee PMS Annual 4 100% $368/Issue Newspaper Sponsor

Henkels-Boyd Denise PMS Annual 1 100% $2,156.00 Drama Sponsor

Hoopes Myers Megan PMS Annual 5 50% $1,524.00 Student Activities Advisor

Jenkins Stephen PMS Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 8th Grade Team Leader

Jenkins Stephen PMS Annual N/A 100% $110/week Saturday School

Jenkins Stephen PMS Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 Yearbook Sponsor

Kimberling Doug PMS Annual 6 100% $3,654.00 Science Olympiad

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Contract Total


Liebsch Kevin PMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 6th Grade Team Leader

Martin Rickey PMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 7th Grade Team Leader

Shollenberger Kyle PMS Annual 5 100% $1,143.00 Jazz Band

Valitski Beth PMS Annual 2 100% $1,890.00 Math Counts

Virgilio Sam PMS Annual 5 100% $13,716.00 Athletic Manager

Weaver Tara PMS Annual 4 50% $1,472.00 Student Activities Advisor

Whitehead Heather PMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Whittingham Kelly PMS Annual N/A 100% $2,484.00 Subject Chair: Special Ed

Yanushefski Alex PMS Annual N/A 50% $1,306.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies

Becker Robert SMS Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Science Olympiad

Braid Susan SMS Annual 4 100% $1,472.00 7th Grade Team Leader

Burke Daniel SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Busz Gerald SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Cavuto Jeanne SMS Annual 4 100% $2,208.00 Math Counts

Claffey Cynthia SMS Annual 4 100% $368/Issue Newspaper Sponsor

Corcoran William SMS Annual 6 100% $14,616.00 Athletic Manager

Costin Tina SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Decker Rosemary SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,548.00 Subject Chair: Social Studies

Eagles Christine SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Garzarella Joanne SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Gomez Tracy SMS Annual 4 100% $2,576.00 Yearbook Sponsor

Green Patricia SMS Annual 7 100% $1,724.00 6th Grade Team Leader

Green Patricia SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,676.00 Subject Chair: Math

Holladay Colleen SMS Annual 5 100% $3,048.00 Student Activities Advisor

Kelley Donald SMS Annual 7 100% $1,293.00 Jazz Band

Laverty Jill SMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 8th Grade Team Leader

Loescher-Velazquez David SMS Annual 4 100% $1,472.00 6th Grade Team Leader

Logan Andrew SMS Annual 4 100% $1,472.00 7th Grade Team Leader

Nesti Victoria SMS Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Peck James SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,548.00 Subject Chair: Science

Smith Patricia SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,845.00 Detention Room Supervisor

Smith Patricia SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,484.00 Subject Chair: Special Ed

White Andrew SMS Annual N/A 100% $2,868.00 Subject Chair: ELA

Wolensky Jason SMS Annual 1 100% $1,232.00 8th Grade Team Leader

Elementary School

Byrne Janice EBE Annual 3 100% $2,916.00 Science Advocate

Cook Karen EBE Annual 7 50% $1,508.50 CCRC Facilitator

Cook Karen EBE Annual 2 50% $2,205.00 Head Teacher

Dunn Diana EBE Annual 2 50% $1,417.50 Math Advocate

Kraynie Erin EBE Annual 1 100% $616.00 School Chorus & Musical

Loper Alonzo EBE Annual 1 50% $462.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

Mercurio Harry EBE Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher

Rand Julie EBE Annual 6 50% $1,421.00 CCRC Facilitator

Seifert Mary Jo EBE Annual 2 50% $1,417.50 Math Advocate

Seifert Mary Jo EBE Annual 1 50% $462.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

Twaddle, Jr William EBE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 After School Intramurals

Alexiadis Jennifer EGE Annual 4 100% $2,576.00 CCRC Facilitator

Atkinson Nicole EGE Annual 5 100% $762.00 School Chorus & Musical

July 24, 2017


Contract Total


Eleftherakis Lisa EGE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate

Gendron Bethany EGE Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 Computer Coordinator

Kelly Denise EGE Annual 4 100% $5,152.00 Head Teacher

Pellak Megan EGE Annual 2 100% $945.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

Smyth Erin EGE Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 Computer Coordinator

Tykwinski Paulette EGE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Math Advocate

Virgilio Edward EGE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 After School Intramurals

Alder Karen EXE Annual 1 100% $2,156.00 CCRC Facilitator

Buckel Christina EXE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Science Advocate

Falkner Jessica EXE Annual 1 100% $924.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

Klingler James EXE Annual 4 100% $736.00 School Chorus & Musical

Klingler James EXE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 After School Intramurals

Mcgaughey Carolyn EXE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Math Advocate

Taylor Tammy EXE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Computer Coordinator

Turner Kerri EXE Annual 5 100% $5,334.00 Head Teacher

Bloome Matthew FHE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Bloome Matthew FHE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Computer Coordinator

Coulter Kathleen FHE Annual 3 50% $1,458.00 CCRC Facilitator

Dean Sharon FHE Annual 1 100% $924.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

Dzielawa Shawn FHE Annual 3 50% $1,458.00 Math Advocate

Fordyce Maria FHE Annual 1 100% $616.00 School Chorus & Musical until 11/29/17

Gray Susan FHE Annual 1 100% $4,312.00 Head Teacher

Gruber Jenna FHE Annual 2 100% $630.00 School Chorus & Musical as of 11/29/17

Southmayd Jennifer FHE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Computer Coordinator

Southmayd Jennifer FHE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Math Advocate

Watson Lauren FHE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate

Winfield Carrie FHE Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 CCRC Facilitator

Krasley Kayla GAE Annual 1 100% $616.00 School Chorus & Musical

Ousey Chris GAE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Ousey Chris GAE Annual 5 100% $4,536.00 Head Teacher

Peterson Vaniah GAE Annual 1 100% $924.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

Rogers Matthew GAE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Computer Coordinator

Root Kara GAE Annual 4 100% $2,576.00 CCRC Facilitator

Rude Cheryl GAE Annual 4 100% $3,312.00 Math Advocate

Virtue-Baer Jennifer GAE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Science Advocate

Yarosewick Michael GAE Annual 7 100% $3,879.00 After School Intramurals

DeWitt Kathy HDE Annual 6 100% $2,842.00 CCRC Facilitator

Giovan Harry HDE Annual 5 100% $762.00 School Chorus & Musical

Golebiewski Angela HDE Annual 1 100% $924.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

Quinn Marilyn HDE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Rapoport Renee HDE Annual 4 50% $2,576.00 Head Teacher

Roberts Christine HDE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Computer Coordinator

Selke Maria HDE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate

Thomas Amy HDE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Math Advocate

Viggiano Matthew HDE Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher

Viggiano Matthew HDE Annual 3 100% $2,916.00 After School Intramurals

July 24, 2017


Contract Total


Benfield Jason MCH Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 CCRC Facilitator

Benfield Jason MCH Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher

Duffy Ann MCH Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Giuliano Robin MCH Annual 4 100% $3,312.00 Math Advocate

Jacien Sarah MCH Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate

Litzenberg Mary MCH Annual 5 100% $762.00 School Chorus & Musical

Litzenberg Mary MCH Annual 5 100% $1,143.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

McGeehin Rosemary MCH Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 CCRC Facilitator

McGeehin Rosemary MCH Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher

McGinley Catherine MCH Annual 7 100% $3,879.00 After School Sports

Wackerman Barbara MCH Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Computer Coordinator

Cermignano Brian PWE Annual 3 100% $972.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

Davis Caroline PWE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate

Greene Jennifer PWE Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher

Mangold Linda PWE Annual 4 100% $736.00 School Chorus & Musical

Mangold Linda PWE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Computer Coordinator

Treon Diane PWE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 After School Intramurals

Ray Kristin PWE Annual 4 50% $2,576.00 Head Teacher

Wildermuth Timothy PWE Annual 4 50% $1,656.00 After School Intramurals

Zacharkiw Susan PWE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Math Advocate

Zanikos Elaine PWE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Ambrosino Antone SWE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Science Advocate

Amen Ines SWE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Amen Ines SWE Annual 1 100% $924.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

Buckley Alyssa SWE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 CCRC Facilitator

Caroulis Christina SWE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Computer Coordinator

Dailey Jacqueline SWE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Doran Amy SWE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Iaboni Patricia SWE Annual N/A 100% $35.00 Bus Duty

Massey Kathleen SWE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 Computer Coordinator

McConnell John SWE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 After School Intramurals

Melanson Erin SWE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Morrison James SWE Annual 5 100% $762.00 School Chorus & Musical

Sommer Christine SWE Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher

Sommer Christine SWE Annual 2 100% $2,835.00 Math Advocate

Stoddard Lisa SWE Annual 1 50% $2,156.00 Head Teacher

Sullivan Bevin SWE Annual 1 50% $1,386.00 CCRC Facilitator

Algier Cynthia WTE Annual N/A 100% $34.59 Bus Duty

Blaker Margaret WTE Annual 6 50% $1,421.00 CCRC Facilitator

Blaker Margaret WTE Annual 1 100% $4,312.00 Head Teacher

Davis James WTE Annual 7 100% $3,879.00 After School Intramurals

Donals Katherine WTE Annual 1 100% $616.00 School Chorus & Musical

Finegan Teresa WTE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Computer Coordinator

Labik Joseph WTE Annual 1 50% $462.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

Lieb Kathryn WTE Annual 1 50% $1,078.00 CCRC Facilitator

Ottaviani Nathan WTE Annual 1 100% $2,772.00 Math Advocate

Pester Gary WTE Annual 1 50% $462.00 Safety Patrol Coordinator

Rodriguez Rene WTE Annual 5 100% $3,429.00 Science Advocate

July 24, 2017


Contract Total


Binkley William EXE/GAE Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Orchestra

Fuette Ken EXE/GAE Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Band

Park Adriana SWE/EBE Annual 6 100% $1,624.00 School Orchestra

Cooper Donna SWE/EBE Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Band

Belczyk Mark EGE/HDE Annual 7 100% $1,724.00 School Band

Van Lenten Lynn EGE/HDE Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Orchestra

Belczyk Mary FHE/MCH Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Orchestra

Pettigrew Claire FHE/MCH Annual 5 100% $1,524.00 School Band

Modric John PWE/WTE Annual 7 100% $1,724.00 School Band

Celfo Timothy PWE/WTE Annual 2 100% $1,260.00 School Orchestra

District

Suarez Jaime District Annual 4 100% $2,576.00 Robotics

Removals: High School Barilotti Michael RHS Fall 1 66% $2,439.00 Asst. Boys Soccer Coach

McFadden Caitlin RHS Fall 1 100% $3,696.00 Asst. Field Hockey Coach

Adjustments: High School

Lunardi John HHS Winter 5 100% $1,143.00 Intramurals

Middle School

Dunn Michael FMS Winter 5 100% 2,667.00 Asst. Boys Basketball Coach

Wolensky Jason SMS Fall 3 100% 2,916.00 Asst. Football Coach

Personnel Addendum

I. Removals from Payroll a. Resignations

3. Heather Gallo, 1.0 Guidance Counselor at East HS, effective date TBD

4. Robert Zerbato, .7 Business Teacher at Rustin HS, effective date TBD

b. Retirements – None

II. Additions to Payroll

a. Professional Staff: Contract

8. Julie Devaney

Placement 1.0 Full Day Kindergarten Teacher at Fern Hill ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 5, Step 1, $51,300

Education Bachelor of Science from West Chester Univ. 2004-2008, Master of Science from St. Joseph’s Univ. 2013-2015

Experience Student taught at Manoa ES and Media ES, Kindergarten Enrichment teacher at A Child’s Place, Acting Head of Youth Services at Springfield Township Library,

July 24, 2017

Kindergarten Enrichment teacher at Phoenixville Kindergarten Center, per diem substitute at Springfield School District

Certification Elementary Instruction K-6, Special Education PK-8

9. Brielle McAliney

Placement 1.0 Full Day Kindergarten Teacher at Glen Acres ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 1, Step 1, $46,000

Education Bachelor of Science from West Chester Univ. 2010-2014

Experience Student taught at Fern Hill ES, 2nd grade LTS teacher at Glen Acres ES, 2nd grade LTS teacher at Hillsdale ES, 1st grade LTS teacher at Starkweather ES, building substitute at Starkweather ES


10. Melanie Pizzi

Placement 1.0 First Grade Teacher at Exton ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 5, Step 2, $53,600

Education Bachelor of Science from West Chester Univ. 1999-2001, Master of Education from West Chester Univ. 2007-2012

Experience Student taught at East Bradford ES and Exton ES, building substitute at Exton ES and East Bradford ES, 1st and 4th grade teacher at Longstreth ES, K-5 Language Arts teacher at The Grace Academy, building substitute at Darby Township ES

Certification Elementary Instruction K-6, Reading Specialist

b. Professional Staff: Long Term Substitute

2. Elizabeth Erbe

Placement 1.0 LTS Second Grade Teacher at Glen Acres ES, Professional Employee (Non-Tenured), effective 8/22/2017, Level 1, Step 1, $46,000

Education Bachelor of Science from Shippensburg Univ. 2011-2015

Experience Student taught at Hamilton Heights ES, 3rd grade LTS teacher at Glen Acres ES, building substitute at Glen Acres, ES, Lead Pre-Kindergarten teacher at The Malvern School


c. Administrative Staff: None

d. Support Staff: None

e. Support Staff: Substitute

1. Margaret Nugent, Substitute Custodian, $15.00/hr.

III. Personnel Events

a. Status Change: None

b. Transfer

Name Type From To

Effective Date

5. Danielle Donoghue Professional .5 Reading Specialist at Starkweather ES/.5 Reading Specialist at Mary C. Howse ES

1.0 1st Grade Teacher at Mary C Howse ES

8/22/2017

July 24, 2017

IV. Personnel Leave c. Sabbatical Leave - None d. Unpaid Leave – None

V. Additional Information – None

VI. Corrections – None VII. Supplemental Contracts - None

On roll call vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried 9-0.

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Approval of Consent Agenda BOARD ACTION: It was moved by Dr. Herrmann and seconded by Dr. Swalm to approve the following Consent Agenda Items:

Committee Reports Pupil Services 1. Approval of One Special Education Settlement Agreement Property & Finance 1. Approval of Middle School Athletic Trainer Contract with Rehabclinics (SPT), Inc. d/b/a

Novacare Rehabilitiation for 2017-18 - $57,960; for 2018-19 - $58,829.40; for 2019-10 - $59,711.80.

Other Reports Other Business 1. Approval of School Board Treasurer’s Report and Statement of Disbursements Summary

Schedule for the Period of June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017

GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS 23,416,757.07

includes Technology,

Federal Programs and any Special State Funds

BILLS PAID 23,416,757.07

INVESTMENTS 0.00

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 1,062,735.99

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 136,399.85

SPECIAL REVENUE - Athletics 3,728.22

TRUST FUNDS 21,637.32

CAFETERIA 320,944.61

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND DISBURSEMENTS 38,842.62

TRUST AND AGENCY FUND DISBURSEMENTS 94,978.99

July 24, 2017

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 25,096,024.67

NOTE: A copy of the details of the above disbursements is

available for review from the Board Secretary.

On roll call vote to approve the above Consent Agenda Items, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried 9-0.

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Other Business Approval to establish the Bianca Roberson Scholarship Trust Account BOARD ACTION: It was moved by Ms. Chester and seconded by Mrs. Kaliner to approve the Bianca Roberson Scholarship Trust Account. On roll call vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried 9-0.

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Comments from Residents Julia Hild spoke about her neighborhood bus stop and asked the board to consider moving it.

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Mr. McCune read the following quote, ”Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” ~Albert Einstein.

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Adjournment: BOARD ACTION: On motion by Ms. Chester, seconded by Dr. Swalm, the Board, on voice vote, agreed to adjourn at 8:17 p.m.

Board Secretary

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