School Board Meeting Highlights
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Great Valley School District
Office of the School Board Secretary
DURING THE August 17, 2015 BOARD MEETING…
The meeting was called to order by President David Barratt. Board members present: Jennifer Armstrong, Ellen
Behrle, Andrew Daga. Philip Foret, Pat Gillespie, Carol Palmaccio and Mary Ravenfeld. Stephanie Gunderson joined by
phone.
Presentations
Secretary’s Correspondence
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mr. Barratt stated that Mrs. Gunderson was joining the meeting by phone. He
welcomed Dr. Speaker Palubinsky to her first board meeting as Superintendent. He then thanked student
representative, Jack Talley, for attending the meeting prior to the official opening of school.
Mr. Barratt announced that the board met in Executive Session prior to this meeting to discuss personnel and legal
issues and also met on the following dates to discuss personnel issues: June 19, July 23, and August 11.
Mr. Barratt then asked Mr. Linderman if there was any Secretary’s Correspondence. Mr. Linderman sadly reported on the
passing of former High School cafeteria manager, Hilda Luczkowski. He also stated that the board continues
discussions with the GVCO regarding the sale of a portion of the Bacton Hill property. It is anticipated that this item will
be included on the September 14th work session agenda for discussion.
Chester County Intermediate Unit Report
Mrs. Palmaccio reported that the IU board met on June 17th and heard presentations on both the NOCTI (National
Occupational Competency Test Institute) test and on the 2015-16 IU goals. The board also met on July 15th. That
meeting opened with the election of new officers. CCIU Board dates were approved at this meeting. Goals were also
discussed in depth and Mrs. Palmaccio read the list of the top 10 goals. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16
to be held at the Educational Service Center.
Legislative Report
LEGISLATIVE
REPORT
Mrs. Behrle spoke about the PSBA Delegate’s Assembly and requested that she and Mrs. Gillespie be appointed as the
2015-2016 Great Valley delegates. There were no objections to the appointments.
Recognition
Mr. Barratt announced the dates of the 2015-2016 recognition meetings. They are: November 16, 2015, February 16,
2016, April 18, 2016, and May 16, 2016. Recognition takes place at 6:30 p.m., prior to the board meeting.
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Student Representative to the Board
Jack Talley stated that freshmen and new student orientation will be held on Thursday, August 20th from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at
the High School. Students and parents will hear a presentation and watch a video to help them learn more about the
school. Class schedules and maps will then be distributed to help students become familiar with the building, and senior
ambassadors will be conducting tours of the building and providing pertinent information on high school life. Booths will
be set up in the lobby where students can obtain information on clubs and extracurricular activities. Jack reported that fall
sports and band have begun. He also stated that there will be a senior picnic and bar-b-que hosted by parents in the
near future.
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Speaker Palubinsky gave a presentation on the 2015-2016 district goals.
DISTRICT
GOALS
Dr. Speaker Palubinsky then gave an update on current enrollment and stated that the official 3rd day enrollment
will be
ENROLLMENT
UPDATE
determined on September 2.
Mrs. Beck gave an update on new and revised curriculum for 2015-2016. She stated that the English Language Arts
curriculum was updated during the summer.
Mr. Linderman spoke about key dates of the budget calendar. He stated that since the PA Primary election is in April,
the board will need to decide by December whether or not to stay within the Act 1 Index and adopt a Resolution to that
effect.
Mr. Linderman introduced Michael Lillys, Dan O’Brien, Jim Grey, Tim O’Neill, and Helen Mountain, whoOPENING
are working
DAY
with the District on a bond refinancing initiative. Mr. Lillys gave a presentation detailing the refinancing of the 2006 bonds
and the options being considered on financing by bond or bank loan. Mr. O’Neill spoke about the proposed Parameters
Resolution.
Dr. Speaker Palubinsky spoke about opening day activities for staff scheduled for Tuesday, August 25th. Board
members are invited to attend the breakfast and assembly being held at the high school beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Dr. O’Toole spoke about updates to the procedure for volunteers to submit security clearances. He stated that a School
Messenger notice is scheduled for release this week as a reminder that the clearances are required. A “quick link” titled
School Volunteer Information may be found on the district website. Forms are to be submitted through the website and
any paperwork should be delivered to the District Office building.
Dr. Speaker Palubinsky spoke about support staff who achieved perfect attendance during the 2014-2015 school year.
Mr. Linderman stated that there were 15 staff members who qualified for perfect attendance.
Public Presentations on Agenda Items
M. Ricker – curriculum changes
Consent Agenda Items
The following consent agenda items were approved by a vote of 9 to 0.
Routine Approvals
Minutes of June 8, 2015
Treasurer’s and Tax Collector’s Report
Invoices
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Consent Agenda Items
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Financial Approvals
2015-2016 Marketplace Agreement
Eastern Business Software Contracts Extension
2015-2016 CCRES Grant Acceptance
Awarding of GVSD Activity Calendar Printing Bid
Awarding of Food Service Bids
Chadds Ford Alternacare Contract
JustiCorp Company Nursing Services Agreement
Professional Development Training Agreements: Lucy Haney – Comprehensive Literacy Framework and Creating
Ideal Classroom Learning Environment for Induction for New Teachers; Cathy Bailey – Literacy Across the
Content Area for secondary teachers; Northwest Evaluation Association for MAP Training GVHS Challenge Day
Contract
Coventry Associates Proposal
SharePoint Solutions Proposal
Approved Private School Agreement with Valley Forge Educational Services for ESY
Agreement with CCRES for instructional aides
Agreement with The Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication
Program Approvals
PROGRAM
APPROVALS
Non-resident students for 2015-2016 school year.
2015-2016 Student / Parent Handbooks.
Rotary Exchange Student
Financial Approvals
The 2016-2017 Budget Calendar was approved by a vote of 9 to 0.
The board voted 9 to 0 to approve the Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Incurrence of Non-Electoral Debt of Great
Valley School District, Chester County, Pennsylvania through the issuance of one or more series of General Obligation
Bonds or a Note in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Fourteen Million Dollars ($14,000,000) to provide funds
to (1) refund all or a portion of Great Valley School District’s outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2006, and
(2) pay the costs of issuing the Bonds or Note; authorizing each of the other actions described in said Resolution; and
further authorizing and directing the proper officers of Great Valley School District to execute any and all agreements,
papers and documents, and to do or cause to be done any and all acts and things necessary or proper to carry out the
purposes of said Resolution. Mr. Linderman took the roll call vote: Mrs. Armstrong, aye; Mrs. Behrle, aye; Mr. Daga,
aye; Mr. Foret, aye; Mrs. Gillespie, aye; Mrs. Gunderson, aye; Mrs. Palmaccio, aye; Mrs. Ravenfeld, aye; and Mr.
Barratt, aye.
The board voted 9 to 0 to ratify the filing of August 1 tax appeals, and to approve the contract with Valbridge for appraisal
consulting related to the appeals.
The Settlement Agreements for special education student #190256 and special education student #018191 were
approved by a vote of 9 to 0.
Mr. Barratt stated that the dates of the Board Finance/Facilities Committee are published. He also stated
that the
PERSONNEL
APPROVALS
agenda contains information from Chester County Voter Services about election dates.
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Personnel Approvals
The following personnel items were approved by a vote of 8 to 0.
Resignations
Professional Staff
Kristen Degnan, grade 6 teacher, Great Valley Middle School, effective August 1, 2015.
Abby Tillson, speech therapist, K. D. Markley Elementary School, effective August 3, 2015.
Support Staff
Susan Chamberlain, part-time aide, Great Valley High School, effective June 19, 2015.
Stephanie DiPrinzio, part-time clerical aide, Great Valley Middle School, effective August 10, 2015.
Valerie Emerson, part-time aide, Great Valley High School, effective July 30, 2015.
Sandy Francis, part-time aide, General Wayne Elementary School, effective July 8, 2015.
Sue Linder, substitute aide, Great Valley School District, effective June 15, 2015.
Extra Duty Responsibility
Michael Bender, Volleyball, 7th Grade Girls, Great Valley Middle School, effective August 12, 2015.
Brianna Duffin, Assistant Basketball Coach, Great Valley High School, effective July 13, 2015.
Requests for Leave
Professional Staff
Sara Gephart, librarian, Great Valley High School, requests disability leave from June 9, 2015 through June 19,
2015.
Jennifer Kyler, elementary teacher, General Wayne Elementary School, requests extension of parental leave
through the first semester of the 2015-2016 school year.
Shelby McGeehin, special education teacher, Great Valley High School, requests extension of parental leave
through the first semester of the 2015-2016 school year.
Christine Parthemore, special education teacher, General Wayne Elementary School, requests FMLA from
approximately November 20, 2015 through February 2, 2016.
Support Staff
Jane Garon, secretary, Great Valley High School, requests FMLA from approximately August 27, 2015 for up to
12 weeks.
Changes of Status
Administrative
Erik Bowers, Instructional/Educational Network Engineer, (classified), to Supervisor of Informational Technology,
(administrative), Great Valley School District, (new), effective July 1, 2015.
Extra Duty Responsibility
High School Department Chair
Ashley Fisher, Music Chair (.5) to Music Chair, (.25), Great Valley High School, F.
Changes of Assignment/Transfer
Professional Staff
Valerie Amoroso, mathematics teacher, Great Valley Middle School/Great Valley High School to Great Valley
High School, (Knupp).
Joel Braverman, special education teacher to gifted teacher, Great Valley High School, (continued from 20142015).
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Changes of Assignment/Transfer - continued
Professional Staff - continued
Carol Cipriani, special education teacher, General Wayne Elementary School to grade 6 math teacher, (Degnan),
Great Valley Middle School.
Katie Dun, from long-term substitute, grade 6 math teacher to long-term substitute, grade 6 language arts teacher,
(Henwood), Great Valley School.
Kelly Eidell, full-time gifted/FACS teacher, Great Valley Middle School/Great Valley High School to full-time gifted
teacher, Great Valley Middle School.
Robert Goldstein, grade 5 to grade 3, (new), Charlestown Elementary School.
Eve Henwood, language arts teacher to reading specialist, (Freeman), Great Valley Middle School, (2015-2016
school year).
Jennifer Kyler, grade 5, K. D. Markley Elementary School to grade 4, (new), General Wayne Elementary School.
Jennifer Riddle, grade 1 teacher to grade 3 teacher, (new), K. D. Markley Elementary School.
Sara Van Alstyne, grade 4 teacher, Sugartown Elementary School to grade 3 teacher, (Krisch), General Wayne
Elementary School.
Shana Yoder-Cooper, grade 5 teacher, Sugartown Elementary School to grade 5 teacher, (Goldstein),
Charlestown Elementary School.
Support Staff
Quenton Clements, part-time time custodian, District Office, to part-time custodian, Great Valley High School,
effective July 14, 2015.
Jean Kingan, nurse’s office clerical aide to library clerical aide, (Vastardis), Great Valley High School.
Robert Peoples, full-time grounds crew to full-time custodian, Great Valley Middle School, effective
August 17, 2015.
Terri Vastardis, library clerical aide to nurse’s office clerical aide, (Kingan), Great Valley High School.
Wendell Wesley, part-time custodian, Great Valley High School to part-time custodian, District Office, effective
July 14, 2015.
Kelly Wilson, clerical aide to safety aide, Great Valley High School, (McCarrick), effective August 25, 2015.
Extra Duty Responsibility
High School Coaching
Bobby Eppleman, Winter Track Assistant, (.25) to Winter Track Head Coach, (.5), NF.
Nicole Jones, Winter Track Assistant, (.5) to Winter Track Head Coach, (.5), F.
Nicole Jones, Spring Track Assistant to Spring Track Head Coach, F.
Appointments
Administrative Staff
Jason Rasmussen, full-time administrator, Supervisor of Instructional Technology, Great Valley School District,
(new), effective upon release from current employment.
Megan McGee-Heim, full-time administrator, Supervisor of Elementary Special Education, Great Valley School
District, (new), effective upon release from current employment.
Professional Staff
Joshua Barr, full-time professional employee, special education teacher, Great Valley High School, (new),
effective August 25, 2015.
Emily Chorney, long-term substitute, full-year grade 4 teacher, General Wayne Elementary School, (Kyler),
effective August 25, 2015.
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Appointments
Professional Staff - continued
Amber Dunkel, long-term substitute, full-year, biology teacher, Great Valley High School, (Lester), effective
August 25, 2015).
Evan Geesey, part-time temporary professional employee, technology education teacher, (.5), Great Valley High
School, (new), effective August 25, 2015.
Shannon Irwin, full-time temporary professional employee, special education teacher, Great Valley High School,
(Braverman), effective 8/25/15.
Stacy Jackson, long-term substitute, health/physical education teacher, Great Valley Middle School, (Sargent),
effective August 25, 2015.
Jennifer Matuza, full-time temporary professional employee, grade 2 teacher, Charlestown Elementary School,
(new), effective August 25, 2015.
Colleen Molchany, part-time temporary professional employee, mathematics teacher, (.6), Great Valley Middle
School, (Amoroso), effective August 25, 2015.
Sarah Thompson, long-term substitute, full-year, (.6), reading specialist, Charlestown Elementary School,
(Motzer), effective August 25, 2015.
Colby Weist, full-time temporary professional employee, physics (.6) teacher and mathematics teacher, (.4), Great
Valley High School, (new/Amoroso), effective August 25, 2015.
Brian Yohannan, full-time professional employee, grade 4 teacher, Sugartown Elementary School, (new),
effective August 25, 2015.
Jessica Youk, long-term substitute, half-year, grade 1 teacher, General Wayne Elementary School, (S. Cook),
effective August 25, 2015.
Support Staff
Joelle Iams, part-time instructional aide, K. D. Markley Elementary School, (Taylor), effective August 25, 2015.
Sarah Jones, 10-month full-time clerical aide, Great Valley Middle School, (Culeman), effective August 18, 2015.
25, 2014.
Extra Duty Responsibility 2015-2016
Elementary Non-Coaching
Andrew Franklin, Science Fair, (.5), K. D. Markley Elementary School, F.
Jamie Himmelberger, Science Fair, Charlestown Elementary School, F.
Middle School Coaching
Michael Fuguet, Soccer, 8th Grade Girls, Great Valley Middle School, F.
Paul Gring, Track, Head, Great Valley Middle School, NF.
Paul Gring, Basketball, Head 7th Grade Boys, Great Valley Middle School, NF.
Linda Morgan, Basketball, Head 8th Grade Girls, Great Valley Middle School, NF.
C. J. Savage, Football, Assistant, 8th Grade, Great Valley Middle School, NF.
C. J. Savage, Track, Assistant, Great Valley Middle School, NF.
Middle School Non-Coaching
Emily Beyer, Yearbook, (.5), Great Valley Middle School, F.
Jason Bradley, Yearbook, (.5), Great Valley Middle School, F.
Linda Morgan, Television Studio, Great Valley Middle School, NF.
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Appointments – continued
Extra Duty Responsibility – continued
High School Coaching
Michael Bradley, Football, Head 9th Grade, Great Valley High School, NF.
Paul Gring, Cross Country, Head, Great Valley High School, NF.
Andrew Herron, Tennis, Assistant Boys, Great Valley High School, NF.
Sean Lamb, Football, Assistant, (.25), Great Valley High School, NF.
Maurene Polley, Field Hockey, Assistant, (.4), Great Valley High School, NF.
C. J. Savage, Basketball, Assistant Boys, (.5), Great Valley High School, NF.
High School Non-Coaching
Mark Cellini, Student Musical, Orchestra, Great Valley High School, F.
Rebekah Powell, Assistant Band Director, (.2), Great Valley High School, NF.
High School Department Chair
Matthew Ceresini, Music Chair, (.25), Great Valley High School, F.
Substitute Teachers
Lisa Beck, elementary, reading
Lori Benedict, Spanish
Matthew Birtel, chemistry
Miranda Bradley, elementary, ML math
Laurie Buechle, biology, chemistry, general science
Frances Burke, English
Lezlie Burnick, music
Maryanne Buschini, art
Bonnie Callahan, French
Jean Campbell, home and school visitor
Carol Cavalcanto, library science
Emily Chorney, elementary, social studies
Matthew Cinelli, biology, chemistry
Nancy Cook, elementary
Alison Cragg, English
Peter Czeck, English
Laura D’Annunzio, elementary, mid-level English
Andrea Daisy, elementary
Kathy DeFusco, elementary
Michael Donovan, elementary
Maureen Dowling, special education, elementary
Michele Dunleavy, health/physical education
Mary Egan, French, English, ESL
Katie Enns, elementary, mid-level math, mid-level language arts, reading specialist
Cheryl Force, elementary, reading specialist, special education
Donald Fraatz, elementary
Andrew Franklin, elementary, mid-level social studies, mid-level language arts
Wendy Friz, elementary, mid-level English
Molly Fuhr, English
Peggy Gannett, elementary
Kaitlyn Gephart, elementary, mid-level math, reading specialist
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Appointments – continued
Substitute Teachers - continued
Bernadette Grove, business education, business math, business English
Kyle Guers, social studies, mid-level math
Joanne Hadad, grades PK-4
Rebekah Harris, English
Jennifer Hervada, family & consumer science, elementary, bus/computer info/tech
Linda Holahan, elementary, music, biology
Kathy Holdsman, elementary
Keelin Hood, grades PK-4
Janice Hosler, business education
Blair Houck, health/physical education
Lois Huston, math
Suzanne Hutchinson, elementary
Vinuta Inaganti, elementary
Allison Inch, health/physical education
Terry Jenkins, French, Spanish
Marilyn Kelly, reading specialist, ESL, English, social studies
Daniel Kinkade, elementary, special education
Michele Klara, mid-level math, mid-level science, general science, biology
Kathleen Klotzbach, elementary
Donna Kodish, elementary
Gary Leonhard, biology
Nicole Lex, grades PK-4
Susan Littlepage, math, secondary school counseling
Adrienne Lydon, Spanish
Carol MacQueen, early childhood, elementary
Daniel Masse, art, English, social studies
Barb Masters, elementary, guidance
Jennifer Matuza, grades PK-4 (14-15)
Karen McGovern, German
Jane McGregor, art
Kathleen McIlvaine, elementary
Jennifer McMillan, special education, elementary, mid-level English
Pam Meyer, elementary, ESL
Connie Miles, elementary
Darcy Miller, health/physical education
Daria Miller, chemistry
Linda Morgan, health/physical education
Jamie Mozzone, English
Mary Moyer, English
Lynne Murray, elementary, mid-level science, mid-level math
Elizabeth Nolan, elementary
Susan Noll, elementary
Carmen Pavone, special education
Alicia Phillips, elementary
Roberta Presser, art, elementary
Damita Pridgen, elementary, family & consumer science
Johnna Rice, elementary
Pamela Rickenbach, elementary, special education
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Appointments – continued
Substitute Teachers - continued
Jacqueline Rosso, early childhood, elementary, mid-level math
Bridgett Ryan, grades PK-4, pre-k-8 special education
James Saia, music
Nancy Scheuerman, business education, social studies
Jennifer H. Schultz, elementary
Gayle Snyder, elementary
Janet Snyder, special education, elementary
Deborah Somers, English
Connie Sondhi, Latin, English
Harold Spencer, math
Claudette Spontelli, elementary
Mina Stewart, health/physical education, social studies
Jacqueline Stine, elementary, ESL
Aisling Travers, mid-grades 4-8
Allison Van Ocker, early childhood
Kaitlyn Waterson, music
Carol Weaver, music
Rebeca Wentz, elementary, special education
Becky White-Burke, elementary, mid-level math
Lori Whiteman, special education, elementary
Debra Wolbach, elementary, special education
Katie Yancik, elementary, mid-level math, elementary, mid-level language arts
Jessica Youk, grades PK-4
Substitute Aides
Linda Malany
Athletic Workers for GVMS and GVHS, 2015-2016 school year
Brian Acker
David Frame
Nancy Aker
Andrew Franklin
Donna Agard
Michael Fuguet
Mike Bagnarelli
Ray Fulmer
Elizabeth Barrett
John Gathercole
Mike Birenbaum
Paul Girone
Emily Bonnem Braskey
Paul Gring
Mary Borne
Paul Hadzor
Joe Bradley
Tom Hankel
Heather Cain
Dawn Hartman
Brittany Carlino
Fred Hartman
Larry Cinciripino
Kyle Hess
Kathy Crisi
Bob Johnson
Pete Czeck
Keith Johnson
Park dePorry
Nicole Jones
Tony DiAntonio
Delores Kash
Kelly DiPrinzio
Dustin Kasper
Brianna Duffin
Michael Kelly
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Linda Kelly
Paul Kent
Renee Kilpatrick
Jean Kingan
Sherry Kratzer
Gloria Lego
Laura Mack
Sherry Kratzer
Laura Mack
Jeff Martin
Bill Mayberry
Bernie McCauley
Henry McCloskey
Gerry McGrath
Amy McGregor
Chris McKenna
Bill McNamara
Bev Meade
Deb Medaglia
Dave Moffett
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Appointments – continued
Athletic Workers for GVMS and GVHS, 2015-2016 school year - continued
Rob Montgomery
Meredith Rieger
Jeff Moyer
CJ Savage
Lisa Nackers
Jennifer Schultz
Colleen Nessle
Matt Schultz
Jim Nolan
Adam Search
Patrick Oswald
Jim Sellman
Gary Phillips
Chad Sindaco
Christina Pitcher-Cozzone
Sheila Startup
Cynthia Tornetta
Joe Tornetta
Alex Venarchik
Tony Verna
Matt Watson
Jaclyn Wesley
Shawn Whitelock
Deb Woodcock
Dental Examiner for 2015-2016 school year
Mark Koup, D.M.D., Charlestown Elementary School, General Wayne Elementary School, K. D. Markley
Elementary School, Sugartown Elementary School, and Great Valley Middle School for dental screenings.
Medical Examiners for 2015-2016 school year
Gene Uhler, M.D., Charlestown Elementary School, General Wayne Elementary School, K. D. Markley
Elementary School, Sugartown Elementary School, Great Valley Middle School, and Great Valley School
District, 12 month consultations, exams, and secondary scoliosis screenings.
Barry Burkhardt, D.O., Great Valley High School and Great Valley School District, 12 month consultations
and exams.
Salary Adjustments
Part-time Staff for Full Day In-Service
Chrissy DiIenno, (.5), 4/16/15, 4/22/14, 4/25/15, 5/22/15, 5/28/15
Elethea Gilbert, (.75), (6/4/15 = 1.5 hours), 6/15/15, 6/18/15
Juana Herman, (.5), 6/10/15, 6/17/2015, 6/18/15
Learning Through the Community Mentors
Katherine Crabb
Susanne Knupp
Guidance Counselors, 2 days
John Harvey
Meredith Bebee
Carrie Kane
Jeff Martin
Anna Saracino
Math Video Development
Jessica Paraschak, 15 hours
Jim Simpkins, 15 hours
Ellen Doyle, 15 hours
Carol Cipriani, 15.5 hours
Lindy Mills, 15 hours
Marisa Marchese, 15 hours
ESL Summer Camp
Brenda Warren, 18 hours
Juana Herman, 18 hours
Courtney Linden, .5 hours
Emily DiOttavio, 15 hours
Jenelle Neal, 15 hours
Chris Vogt, 15 hours
Leslie Beauregard, 15 hours
Bob Stewart, 15 hours
Jason Bradley, 15 hours
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Salary Adjustments - continued
HS Math Curriculum
Kathy Crabb, 4 hours
Judy Manners, 4 hours
Kaitlin Valliere, 4 hours
Valerie Amoroso, 4 hours
Stephanie Bricker, 4 hours
Induction Training
Suzanne Knupp, 7 hours
Kelly Benner, 7 hours
Post Season Play
Track and Field, GVHS
Michael Kelly, 14 days
Paul Hadzor, 14 days
Nicole Jones, 14 days
Valerie Amoroso, 8 days
Softball, GVHS
Jeff Cellucci, 19 days
Keith Ford, 19 days
Joe Bradley, 5 days
Lacrosse, Girls, GVHS
Bobby Eppleman, 5 days
Pro Kumar, 5 days
Henry McCloskey, 4 days
Kari Allende, 2 days
Kimberly Wenger, 19 days
Lauren Glassey, 19 days
Missy Schweitzer, 19 days
Tennis, Boys, GVHS
Paul Waltz, 7 days
Andy Herron, 7 days
Summer Services
Girls Basketball Camp, 7/6-7/9, 2015, (self-funded)
Alex Venarchik
Brianna Duffin
Youth Football Camp, (self-funded)
Dan Ellis
Matt Ellis
Sean Lamb
Jeff Martin
Jeremiah Van Orden
Secondary ELA Curriculum
Kelly Benner, 12 hours
Carol Harris, 12 hours
Emily Beyer, 12 hours
Marjorie Orlowski, 12 hours
Heather Malseed, 12 hours
Brian Acker, 6 hours
ESY Aides
Lauren Mayerhoff
ESY Teachers
Lori Whiteman
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Tenured Status
The following temporary professional employees have been rated as successful during the 3 years of employment as
temporary professional employees. They are eligible for professional employee status as of June 17, 2014. This change
of status is to be recorded in the official minutes and requires no official action.
Kaitlin Valliere, Great Valley High School.
Amanda Ferraioli, General Wayne Elementary School.
Kelly DiSerafino, General Wayne Elementary School.
Bernard McCauley, (.8), Great Valley High School.
Policy Approvals
The board accepted the first reading for Policy #819 – Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response.
POLICY #819
Policy #407 - Student Teachers/Interns and Policy #609 - Investment of District Funds were approved by a vote of 9 to 0.
Program Approvals
PROGRAM
APPROVALS
The following program items were approved by a vote of 9 to 0:
2015-2016 District Goals
2015-2016 graduation date of June 10, 2016
New and revised curriculum for 2015-2016 school year
2014-2015
Textbooks for 2015-2016
TEXTBOOKS
th
9 grade health classes student survey in partnership with John Hopkins University for an Adolescent Depression
Aware Program
Date of Board Work Session changed from September 14, 2015 to September 15, 2015
Food Service Approval
The Food Service Contracts with Satellite Schools were approved by a vote of 9 to 0.
The board voted 9 to 0 to reject bids received for the Great Valley High School drainage project.
Informational Items
Mr. Barratt reported that the Use of Building Report was available for review.
Mr. Barratt announced that there will be a meeting of the Board Facilities Committee on Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00
p.m. in Room 122 at the District Office building.
Public Comments on Other Issues
S. Campbell – welcomed Dr. Speaker Palubinsky; access to guidance counselors over the summer
Adjournment
The board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.