POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS JANUARY 29, 2015 7:30 PM – RUPERT ELEMENTARY

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AWARDS 1. School Board of Directors Recognition Month – Dr. Sparagana COMMUNICATIONS 1. Barth: Letter of Recognition – Dr. Sparagana PRESENTATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mrs. Adams 1. Approval of minutes from the Regular Voting Meeting held on 12/18/14 LIST OF BILLS – Ms. Bacallao TREASURER’S REPORT – Ms. Bacallao HEARINGS FROM PATRONS OF THE SCHOOLS I. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Policy Committee – Mrs. Stilwell 2. Curriculum/Technology & Co-Curricular Activities Committee – Ms. Bacallao

3. Facilities Committee – Mr. Kefer 4. Finance/Personnel Committee – Mr. Kefer 5. Community Relations Committee – Ms. Bacallao 5a. Student Board Representative Report 6 Montgomery County Legislative Committee – Mr. Williams 7. PSBA Representative - Mr. Williams 8. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Representative – Mr. Williams 9. Borough Liaison – Mr. Williams 1-29-2015

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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS I. Recommendations for action by the Board: (Items A to F are consent topics. G is an additional topic for Board consideration.) CONSENT A. PERSONNEL – Mr. Rodriguez

1. Resignations/Terminations

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following resignations/ terminations: a. Professional (1) Mary Anderson, Librarian/Library Assistant, Barth Elementary, resignation effective on March 21, 2015 or until the position is filled, employed since September 6, 2013. b. Classified (1) Ratify Chad McAllister, Substitute Van/Driver/Substitute Van Aide, resignation effective December 30, 2014, employed since February 27, 2012. (2) Ratify Rosellina Evans, Cafeteria Manager, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective January 13, 2015, employed since August 1, 1998. (3) Ratify Kristina DiCampello, Part-time Lunch Aide/Proctor, Franklin Elementary, resignation effective January 16, 2015, employed since September 24, 2012. b. 2014-2015 Co-Curricular Assignment (1) Ratify Benjamin Hayes, Assistant Band Director, Pottstown High School, resignation effect January 15, 2015.

2. Leaves The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following leaves: a. Professional (1) Laureen Gresko, Elementary Teacher, Rupert Elementary, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective February 24, 2015, end date tbd. (2) Andrea Roberts, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, request for Childbearing leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective May 11, 2015, end date tbd.

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(3) Cynthia Ziegler, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, request for Childbearing leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, anticipated effective date April 29, 2015, end date tbd. (4) Lauren Himmelrich, Elementary Teacher, Pottstown Middle School, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective date May 13, 2015, end date tbd. (5) Maureen Parry, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown High School, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective February 2, 2015, end date tbd. b. Classified (1) Cindy Smith, Clerk Typist, Pottstown High School, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective January 26, 2015, end date tbd. (2) Ratify Ray Golden, Custodian, Rupert Elementary, request for leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective January 21, 2015 end date tbd. 3. Change in Position and/or Salary The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following change in position and/or salary: a. Classified (1) Ratify Kristine Yonas from Substitute School Nurse to School Nurse, effective January 5, 2015, 7 hrs/day, $24/hr (replaces Gemma Patton). 4. Elections

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following elections: a. Professional (1) Ratify Kalena Pippert, Long Term Substitute Teacher, Rupert Elementary, effective January 22, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 school year, $194/day (coverage for Brittany Oxenford). b. Classified (1) All support staff substitutes hired prior to October 20th, 2014 to work any support staff substitute position and be compensated according to the approved substitute support staff hourly schedule rate retroactive to October 20, 2014. (2) Ratify Kathy Cook, Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Assistant, Barth Elementary, effective January 7, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 school year, 4 hrs/day, $13.65/hr.

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(3) Ratify Lorraine Ferraro, Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Assistant, Lincoln Elementary, effective January 7, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 school year, 4 hrs/day, $13.65/hr. (4) Ratify Lauren Raugh, Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Assistant, Rupert Elementary, effective January 7, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 school year, 4 hrs/day, $13.65/hr. (5) Ratify Shaana Ramseur, Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Assistant, Franklin Elementary, effective January 7, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 school year, 4 hrs/day, $13.65/hr. (6) Ratify Linda Noecker, Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Assistant, Lincoln Elementary, effective January 7, 2015, end date to be end of 2014-2015 school year, 4 hrs/day, $13.65/hr. (7) Ratify Sharon Gery, Student Proctor, Barth Elementary, effective January 6, 2015, 2 hrs/day, #11.74/hr (replace Melissa Helmick). (8) Ratify Tenisha Washington, Cafeteria Worker, Pottstown High School, effective January 12, 2015, 4 hrs/day, $11.87/hr (replace Norma Diane Wise). (9) Ratify Frances Jefferis, Substitute Support Staff, effective January 12, 2015, hourly rate per schedule. (10) Ratify Leslie Hernandez, Substitute Support Staff, effective January 12, 2015, hourly rate per schedule. c. Mentor Assignments 2014-2015 Mentors:

Bldg Mentor New Teacher Stipend High School Dennis Arms David Woodley $523.50 Middle School Jason Bergey Nicole Ryals $523.50 High School Sarah Blaum Amanda Scholwinski $523.50 Franklin Julie Cohen Bridget Baldwin $523.50 Middle School Michael DiDonato Erin Bumbaugh $523.50 Rupert Laureen Gresko Athena Singer/Procsal-LTS $261.75 High School Jackie Harner Alyssa Elias $523.50 High School Jake Porter Gary Allen $523.50 Middle School Desiree Schwoyer Aaron Hinnershitz $523.50 Middle School Aaron Torrence Victoria Redmond $523.50 Middle School Stanley Walerski Mark Whitney $523.50 Middle School Stanley Walerski Alex Diehl $523.50 High School Beth Yoder Athena Singer/Procsal-LTS $261.75 Middle School Dee Pettine Margaret Taraboletti $523.50

2013-2014 Mentors: Bldg Mentor New Teacher Stipend Middle School Angela Wagner Amanda High $523.50 Lincoln Christopher Sperat Ann Mills-LTS $523.50 High School Jefferey Delaney Jacob Bean-LTS $523.50

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Middle School Michael DiDonato Danielle Slotter/Lawrence $523.50 High School William Parks Desiree Gaunt/Borusiewicz $523.50 Middle School Kristen Ellis Elizabeth Rega $523.50 Admin. Bldg Angela Spinozzi Elyse Miller/Herman $523.50 Middle School Ginger Angelo Geoffrey Thomas $523.50 High School Dennis Arms Jacquelyn Mathias $523.50 Rupert Shannon Wagner Jenni Kohl $523.50 Franklin Cynthia Kuklinski Kayla Sabata $523.50 Admin Krista Trainer Lauren Crean $523.50 High School Kelly Smale LeeAnn McCullough $523.50 Middle School Dee Pettine Margaret Taraboletti $523.50 Barth Kelli Wolfel Mary Anderson $261.75 Barth Ted Freese Mary Anderson $261.75 Barth Ann Marie McDonnell Matthea Mazzie $523.50 Middle School Tracy Pasquale Matthew Blute-LTS $523.50 Middle School Perry Augustine Michael Ishler $523.50 Middle School Arden Moore Molly Lawless $523.50 Middle School Stanley Walerski Nick Mitchell $523.50 Franklin Jennifer Swenk Nicole Ewing $523.50 Rupert Allen Ferster Nicole Leh $523.50 High School Beth Yoder Kyle O’Neill $523.50 Middle School Perry Augustine Richard Saylor $523.50 Middle School Benjamin Hayes Robert Benton $523.50 Middle School Angela Wagner Rocky McGinnis-LTS $523.50 Franklin Tina Ludy Susan Hallman $523.50 Rupert Rebecca Wyatt James Strohecker $290.83 Rupert Laureen Gresko James Strohecker $232.67 High School Sara Blaum Thomas Gilroy $523.50

d. Addition to 2014-2015 Co-Curricular Volunteers: (1) HS Wrestling: James Tsakonas e. Additions to 2014-2015 Co-Curricular Assignments: Winter Sports

Bldg. Professional Agreement Category Employee Level Stipend MS Basketball/Girls - Asst. Coach Erin Bumbaugh 1 $1,900.00

f. 2014-2015 Co-Curricular Assignments: Spring Sports

Bldg. Professional Agreement Category Employee Level Stipend HS Baseball Head Coach Jeff Evans 4 $ 4,933.00 HS Baseball Asst. Coach TBD HS Baseball Asst. Coach Geoff Thomas 3 $ 3,282.00 HS Softball Head Coach Dorothy McCrone 3 $ 4,697.00 HS Softball Asst. Coach Elisabeth Yoder 3 $ 3,282.00 HS Lacrosse Head Coach Andy Bachman 5 $ 5,167.00 HS Lacrosse Asst. Coach Brandy Scherer 3 $ 3,282.00 HS Track Head Coach-Boys Mary Ann Hill 5 $ 5,167.00 HS Track Head Coach-Girls Corri Speakman 1 $ 3,391.00

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HS Track Asst. Coach Mark Agnew 4 $ 3,447.00 HS Track Asst. Coach Devin Barr 1 $ 2,374.00 HS Tennis Head Coach-Boys Ricardo Saad 3 $ 3,469.00 HS Strength Training - 2nd half of year Desiree Gaunt (1/2 stipend) No Level $ 523.75 HS Strength Training - 2nd half of year Gary Allan (1/2 stipend) No Level $ 523.75 MS Baseball Head Coach Dave Mabry 2 $ 2,421.00 MS Baseball Asst. Coach TBD MS Lacrosse Head Coach Isetta Hewlett 5 $ 3,176.00 MS Lacrosse Asst. Coach Katie Minger 3 $ 1,968.00 MS Track Head Coach-Boys and Girls Stanley Walerski 3 $ 2,889.00 MS Track Asst. Coach Jason Bergey 1 $ 1,425.00

g. 2014/2015 Spring Sports: Event/ Game Manager

Matt Blute $ 1,000.00 Steve Anspach $ 1,000.00

h. Homebound Instruction, $29/hour (1) Ratify Danielle Lawrence, Pottstown Middle School, from January 5, 2015 through February 6, 2015, assignment not to exceed 5 hours per week. i. Ratify approval of Tenure/Permanent Contract

Name Building Eligible Date Annual Salary Michaela Johnson PHS 11/29/2014 $52,557 Sarah Dierolf PMS 12/20/2013 $46,450 Katie Minger PHS 08/23/2014 $45,198 Diane Shoffstall PHS 08/24/2014 $44,567 Lauren Emes Franklin 08/22/2014 $44,203 Melissa DiBlasi PHS 08/23/2014 $46,097 Megan Klementisz PMS 10/11/2014 $48,280 Deena Alexander Barth 11/15/2014 $46,531

5. Tuition The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following tuition reimbursement:

a. Administrative

Name Building Amount Month-Year Diane Meck Admin $2,538.00 Dec-14 William Jeffreys Admin $3,472.00 Jan-15

b. Professional

Name School 12/31/14 deadline Maxwell Donnelly PMS $3,000.00 Jennifer Mitchell-Winterbottom PMS $3,000.00 Laura Wise PHS $ 870.00 Diana Dotterer Rupert $ 900.00 Dennis Arms PHS $2,724.00

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6. Payment of Accumulated Sick Leave: (1) Rosellina Evans, In accordance with the Part-Time Support guidelines, $1,106.25. This is for 73.75 accumulated sick days at $15 per day. B. PROFESSIONAL LEAVES – Mr. Rodriguez The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the following professional leaves:

C. POLICIES – Mr. Rodriguez – EXHIBIT 1 The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following policies: 1. Policy 233: Suspensions and Expulsion

D. CONTRACTS – Mrs. Adams – EXHIBIT 2

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following contract(s): 1. MOU: University of Pennsylvania 3. Buxmont Academy Annex Lease 2. CDI(Head Start) Annex Lease

Annemarie Gruenling PMS $1,362.00 Thomas Simpson PMS $1,590.00 Nicole Ewing Franklin $1,269.00 Kayla Sabata Franklin $1,362.00 Ian Lawrence PMS $1,362.00 John Martin PMS $1,269.00 Cynthia Kuklinski Franklin $1,383.75 Amanda High PMS $1,488.00 Christine Fiorillo Rupert $1,488.00 Helen Bowers PHS $1,431.90

Bldg Name Conference Title Conference Location

Dates to Attend Cost

dmin Mary Rieck Pre-K Counts Grantee Meeting

State College, PA

05/18/2015-05/19/2015

$180.00 To be paid by PA Pre-K Counts.

Rupert Matthew Moyer 21st Century Conference

Harrisburg, PA

03/03/2015-03/05/2015

$650.00 To be paid by building Budget

Admin

Linda S. Adams Robert Kripplebauer

PASBO Annual Conference

Hershey, PA

03/11/2015- 03/13/2015

$752.00 $682.00 to be paid by dept. budgets

Lincoln Mandy Wampole Denise Schleicher

Improving School Performance Conference

Pittsburgh, PA

01/26/2015-01/28/2015

$,1600.00 $1,420.00 To be paid by Title I

PHS Jaime Parris Beyond School Hours XVIII Conference

Orlando , FL

02/18/2015-02/20/2015

$1,717.73 To be paid by the 21st Century Grant.

PMS Diane Halpine PSSA Performance Level Descriptors

Harrisburg, PA

02/03/2015-02/05/2015

$95.00 to be paid by PDE

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E. REAL ESTATE TAX EXONERATION 2014 - Mrs. Adams

The Superintendent recommends the following Resolution be adopted by the Board: WHEREAS, Linda S. Adams, Substitute Tax Collector for the Pottstown School District, has submitted a list of properties liened for school taxes amounting to $1,834,435.15 plus penalties of $183,444.04 totaling $2,017,879.19 for the original 2014 Real Estate Tax Duplicate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Substitute Tax Collector be and is hereby exonerated of and from said tax liability for the collection thereof, but no exoneration for the respected taxables is intended or affected by this action. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Substitute Tax Collector file the required reports and information with Portnoff and Associates so that the liens against these properties be properly reported.

F. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHING NEW FUNDING FORMULA – Mrs. Adams - EXHIBIT 3

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resolution urging the General Assembly to establish a new funding formula for basic education as listed on Exhibit 3. NON-CONSENT G. PROCLAMATION HONORING BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN 200th ANNIVERSARY – Dr. Sparagana – EXHIBIT 4. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the proclamation honoring the Borough of Pottstown 200th anniversary as listed on Exhibit 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS INFORMATION 1. Monthly Meeting Notice: February 2015 – Mrs. Adams 2. PEAK Update – Dr. Sparagana 3. Barth Visit – Dr. Sparagana FEDERATION REMARKS ROUND TABLE ADJOURNMENT

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POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

December 18, 2014

The Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Pottstown School District was held on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 7:30 PM in the Cafeteria of the Pottstown High School with President Mrs. Judyth Zahora presiding. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Ms. Mary-Beth Bacallao, Ms. Katina Bearden, Mr. Thomas Hylton, Mrs. Kimberly Stilwell. Absent were Mrs. Amy Bathurst Francis, Mr. Andrew Kefer, Mrs. Polly Weand and Mr. Ron Williams. Also present were Superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Sparagana; Board Secretary, Mrs. Linda S. Adams; Director of Human Resources, Mr. Stephen Rodriguez; Solicitor, Mr. Stephen Kalis; Student Representative Miss Katrina Belmontes; Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Mr. Matthew Boyer, Mrs. Lindi Vollmuth, members of the press, and interested citizens.

Mr. Williams entered the meeting at 7:35pm.

THE BOARD ENTERED INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF

PESONNEL AT 7:35 P.M.

THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:03 P.M.

PRESENTATIONS

Ms. Linda Himeback, Herbein +Company, Inc., reviewed highlights of the June 10, 2014 Audited Financial Report. The district received an “unmodified opinion” on all three reports (financial, internal controls and federal awards). She explained an “unmodified opinion” is the highest level of assurance issued, satisfying the financial stability of the district and accuracy of the numbers. Ms. Himeback reviewed the financial highlights and future economics of the district noting that the PSER contributions continue to increase significantly. The unfunded pension obligation will continue to be paid out over a ten year period. She noted that next year the unfunded pension obligation is required to be reported in the financial report and will have a negative impact on the net position. Also next year, the federal funds for the free breakfast and lunch program should help offset the net position of the Food Service Fund. Copies of the June 30, 2014 Pottstown School District's Audited Financial Report were provided to all Board Members.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Adams presented the minutes from the Re-Organization meeting held on December 4, 2014 for Board approval. It was moved by Mr. Hylton and seconded by Mr. Williams that the minutes be approved as presented. All members present were in favor. None opposed. Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Three. Motion carried.

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LIST OF BILLS

It was moved by Ms. Bacallao and seconded by Mr. Hylton, the list of bills paid from the various funds for the period of November 2014 be approved as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-035. All members were in favor. None opposed. Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Three. Motion carried. TREASURER’S REPORT

It was moved by Ms. Bacallao and seconded by Mr. Williams that the Treasurer’s Report for November 2014 be approved and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-036. All members present voted aye. None opposed. Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Three. Motion carried. HEARINGS FROM THE PATRONS OF THE SCHOOLS None. COMMITTEE REPORTS POLICY COMMITTEE Mr. Rodriguez reviewed the policies presented to the Policy Committee at the November 24 committee meeting. Mr. Williams stated the committee recommends the policies as presented on tonight’s agenda for Board approval. CURRICULUM/TECHNOLOGY & CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Ms. Bacallao reviewed the minutes from the November 24 Curriculum/Technology committee meeting. Technology updates reported to committee included the completion of the software transition for payroll from CSIU to SunGard and the ID cards through Life Touch. The transition from Global Connect to Instant Connect appears to be going well. The November 21st In-Service day was a data review day for the teachers. The committee discussed course weighting and honor roll achievement. The administration looked back at how the weighting was done historically and re-calculated the honor roll. The committee and administration agreed to continue using the methodology as previously used. FACILITIES COMMITTEE Mrs. Adams reviewed the minutes from the December 11 Facilities Committee meeting. The committee reviewed the changes orders for elementary schools project and recommends the Board approve the change orders as presented on tonight’s agenda. The committee reviewed the plans for repairs to the Administration building. Mr. Kripplebauer gave a progress reports on obtaining estimates for future improvements. FINANCE/PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Mrs. Adams reviewed the minutes from the December 11 Joint Finance/Personnel Committee meeting. The committee recommends the resolution to amend the Delaware General Obligation Note Series 2000 and 2002 as presented on tonight’s agenda. The committee discussed the impacts to the district regarding the new legislation on clearances and background checks. The committee reviewed the amendment to the Rate Schedule for Substitute Support Staff. The committee is in agreement with the title change from salary to hourly and recommends the Board approve the Substitute Hourly Rate Schedule as presented on tonight’s agenda.

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Ms. Bacallao reviewed the minutes from the November 20 Community Relations Committee meeting along with an update from tonight’s meeting. The December 5 Student Board Representative meeting was a success. It was a good mentoring session. Future plans are being made to invite other student board representative from surrounding school districts to meet in the spring. The committee is looking forward to establishing Pottstown as the central meeting location for student board representatives. The committee continues to look at creative ideas to support the stadium lights fundraising efforts and resources to promote local community engagement. The committee discussed busing concerns and will continue to seek ways to support the community. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Ms. Belmontes was glad for the opportunity to meet the Pottsgrove Student Board representative. The meeting was successful and future meetings are being planned to include other student board representatives from surrounding school districts. She looks forward to the December 23 Band and Choir assembly in the auditorium at the high school. MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AND PSBA REPRESENTATIVE Mr. Williams provided updates on various legislative bills. The Basic Education Funding committee is expecting some changes in the make-up of the committee. The committee will conclude its work in June and will present their conclusion at that time. The legislation on Charter Schools will be going before a judge. The outcome does not look good. Mr. Williams asked the Board to schedule a date for Mr. Larry Feinberg, a member of the Circuit Riders, to give a presentation regarding support for changes to the states basic education funding. The Board and Dr. Sparagana agreed it would be beneficial for this presentation to take place at the Joint Borough and School Board meeting. It was agreed by all present to change the Joint Borough and School Board meeting to January 29th. Dr. Sparagana will contact Mr. Flanders and provide an update to the Board. Mr. Williams asked the Board and the administration to review material (hand-outs were presented to all present) regarding an assembly program addressing intervention for crisis situations. He is in favor of extending an invitation to the presenter, Mr. Eric Smith, to offer this assembly to the high schools students at a future date. MONTGOMERY COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT REPRESENTATIVE No December meeting. BOROUGH LIAISON Mr. Williams stated the Borough has approved the new garage facility. New solar trash cans are coming to the borough. The solar trash cans are cost effective and will be able to handle more trash through a compacting process. APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS

Mr. Rodriguez and Mrs. Adams reviewed the Consent Items for Board approval. It was moved by Ms. Bacallao and seconded by Mrs. Stilwell that the following consent items be approved in accordance with Policy 1120, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: Substitute Hourly Rate Guide The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the title change of the rate schedule for substitute support staff as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum # 2014-2015-037.

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Resignations/Terminations Classified Ratify Wendy Diamond, Classroom Assistant, Pottstown Middle School, resignation effective November 21, 2014, employed since October 27, 2010. Ratify Norma Wise, Part-time Cafeteria Worker, Pottstown High School, resignation effective December 5, 2014, employed since March 31, 2008. Ratify Melissa Helmick, Lunch Aide/Proctor, Barth Elementary, resignation effective December 5, 2014, employed since March 16, 2010. Ratify Steve Sherlock, Intern, Technology Department, termination due to end of assignment, effective August 29, 2013. Leaves Professional Ratify Leslye Blackwell, Secondary Teacher, Pottstown High School, request for intermittent leave of absence covered by Family Medical Leave Act, effective November 3, 2014, end date tbd. Britney Oxenford, Elementary Teacher, Rupert Elementary, request for extended childrearing leave of absence, covered by the Family Medical Leave Act, effective January 3, 2015, anticipated end date to be in August 2015. Change in Position(s) and/or Salary(s): Classified Ratify Margaret Blank from Substitute Support Staff to Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Classroom Assistant, effective November 24, 2014, 4 hrs. /day, $13.65/hr, end date to be end of 2014/2015 school year. Upon end of assignment, she will return to Substitute Support Staff position. Ratify Tara Cifelli from Temporary Cafeteria Worker to Part-time Cafeteria Worker, Pottstown Middle School, effective December 2, 2014, 6 hrs/day, no change in compensation. Ratify Tracy Groff-Camacho, Temporary Part-time Kindergarten Classroom Assistant from 2 hrs/day to 4 hrs/day, effective December 2, 2014. No change in hourly compensation. Ana Avram from Temporary Front Desk/Building & Grounds Project clerk to Full-time Front Desk/Buildings & Grounds Clerk, effective December 19, 2014, rate $14.04/hr. Chris Ann Golden from Temporary Human Resources/Curriculum Clerk to Full-Time Human Resources/Curriculum Clerk, effective December 19, 2014, $14.90/hr. Ratify Takia Paschall from Part-time Front Desk Clerk, Pottstown Middle School to Substitute Support Staff, effective December 17, 2014.

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Elections Classified Ratify Michele DeJohn, Substitute Support Staff, effective December 2, 2014, hourly rate per schedule. Ratify Tiana James, Substitute Support Staff, effective December 2, 2014,hourly rate per schedule. Ratify Erika Taylor, Substitute Support Staff, effective December 2, 2014, hourly rate per schedule. Ratify Mary Weaver, Substitute Support Staff, effective December 2, 2014, hourly rate per schedule. Ratify Lillian Willman, Student Proctor, Rupert Elementary, effective December 10, 2014, 2 hrs/day, $11.74/hr (replaces Heather Galster). Ratify Robert Johnston, Tech 1, Technology Department, effective December 15, 2014, $19.20/hr (replaces Randy Heffentrager). Kelsey Hahn, Classroom Assistant, Pottstown Middle School, effective January 5, 2015, $13.65/hr (replaces Wendy Diamond). Corrections to 2014-2015 Co-Curricular Assignments District/Building Assignments Bldg. Professional Agreement Category Employee Level Stipend MS Department Chair – Special Education Robin Romero No Level $ 940.00

Winter Sports Bldg. Professional Agreement Category Employee Level Stipend MS Basketball/Girls - Head Coach Hilary Tutrani 2 $3,238.00 MS Basketball/Girls - Asst. Coach TBD ------ ----------

Correction Homebound Instruction, $29/hour Ratify Molly Lawless Pottstown Middle School, from November 2, 2014 through June 19, 2015, assignment not to exceed 5 hours per week. Homebound Instruction, $29/hour Ratify Molly Lawless Pottstown Middle School, from December 10, 2014, end date tbd, assignment not to exceed 5 hours per week. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE Motion to accept the summary of the District Superintendent Annual Assessment of Performance and post on the district website including the contractual salary increase of $2,763.00. Addendum #2014-2015-038.

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PROFESSIONAL LEAVES

POLICIES The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the policies as presented and copies be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-039.

CONTRACTS The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the contracts as presented and copies be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-040. 1. MOU: PHMC Cohort 7 6. River Rock Academy 2. MOU: Family Services 7. The Devereux Foundation 3. MOU: Green Valley Nature Center 8. The Devereux Foundation 4. MOU: Creative Health Addendum 9. MOU:PHMC-Cohort 6a 5. MOU: YMCA

Bldg Name Conference Title Conference Location

Dates to Attend Cost

Admin Carol Miller Diane Meck

A/CAPA Spring Conference

Hershey, PA

02/25/2015- 02/27/2015

$780.00 $605.00 paid by dept budget

Middle School

Michele Andre *replaced Jennifer Winterbottom

PA Science Teachers Assoc. - Convention

State College, PA

12/04/2014-12/05/2014

$710.00 pd by dept. budget

Admin Diane Meck PASBO Annual Conference

Hershey, PA

03/10/2015-03/13/2015

$884.00 paid by dept. budget

PFT Elisabeth Yoder Lindi Vollmuth Robert Decker

CSI – Federation Leadership Conference

New York, NY

01/22/2015- 01/25/2015

All costs paid by Federation

Board Admin Admin Rupert HS MS HS HS MS MS Barth

Ron Williams Jeffrey Sparagana Stephen Rodriguez Matthew Moyer Danielle McCoy David Todd Scott Braunsberg Kelly Leibold Lisa Whitehurst Sarah Dierolf Kelli Wolfel

50% pd by Federation

$902.00 pd by dept.budget $902.00 pd by dept.budget $902.00 pd by dept.budget $902.00 pd by dept.budget $902.00 pd by dept budget All costs paid by federation

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Barth Vanessa Unger-Haydinger “

1. 106: Guides For Planned Instruction 7. 317: Conduct/Disciplinary Procedure 2. 108: Adoption of Textbooks 8. 319: Outside Activities 3. 109: Resource Materials 9. 323: Tobacco Use (Employees) 4. 115: Career and Technology Education 10. 806: Child/Student Abuse 5 219: Student Compliant Process 11. 910: Community Engagement 6. 222: Tobacco Use (Student)

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FRANKLIN, LINCOLN AND RUPERT ELEMENTARY PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS The Facilities Committee recommends the Board approve the Franklin, Lincoln and Rupert Elementary Renovations Project change orders as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-015-041. SUBSTITUTE TAX COLLECTOR RESOLUTION The Superintendent recommends the Board approve a Resolution appointing the Business Administrator as Substitute Tax Collector for the Pottstown School District as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-042. ADOPT TIME AND PLACE FOR 2015 COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND BOARD MEETINGS Motion to adopt the time and place for 2015 Committee meetings and Board meetings as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-043. RESOLUTION TO AMEND GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE SERIES 2000 and SERIES 2002 LOAN AGREEMENT

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resolution to amend the general obligation note series 2000 and series 2002 loan agreement as presented and a copy be filed in the Secretary’s office as Addendum #2014-2015-044. 2013-2014 POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCIAL AUDIT The Superintendent recommends the Board acknowledge receipt of the school district 2013-2014 financial audit as prepared by Herbein + Company, Inc. Upon roll call, all members present voted aye for the above mentioned consent items. Ayes: Eight. Nays: None. Absent: One. Motion carried.

NON-CONSENT

INFORMATION

1. Monthly Meeting Notice: January 2015 FEDERATION REMARKS

Mrs. Vollmuth looks forward to attending the CIS Leadership Conference and is excited about the district teams that will be attending. ROUND TABLE Mr. Rodriguez wished everyone happy holidays. Mrs. Stilwell reminded everyone to take time to attend the various district concerts.

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Mr. Williams stated he is proud to be a public school graduate. He wished everyone happy holidays. Ms. Belmontes – no comment. Mr. Hylton – no comment. Ms. Bearden wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe new year. She thanked Dr. Sparagana for running the PreK Counts program and commended the staff and volunteers for their efforts to make the program a success. Ms. Bacallao acknowledged Dr. Sparagana for his relentless positive attitude and dedication to leading the way. “It is a privilege to serve on the Board with leaders like Mrs. Adams and Dr. Sparagana. “ Dr. Sparagana was pleased to hear that Lincoln Elementary was recognized as a “Reward School” in competitive grants. He congratulated Mrs. Adams and the Business Office staff for a clean audit. Dr. Sparagana joins all the superintendents in extending support to the Souderton School District and asked that everyone keep them in their thoughts and prayers. He wished everyone a relaxing, healthy holiday and stated it is a privilege to work at the Pottstown School District. Mrs. Zahora appreciated the opportunity to participate in the DECA competition. She extended wishes to everyone for a happy holiday. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mr. Hylton and seconded by Mrs. Stilwell that the Board adjourns. None opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.

______________________ Linda S. Adams Board Secretary

CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION17694 12/17/2014 PERKIOMEN VALLEY WRESTLIN (250.00) VOID MANUAL CHECK17723 12/02/2014 CMD SERVICES, INC. 1,572.68 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17724 12/02/2014 DISTRICT 1 COACHES ASSOCI 35.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17725 12/02/2014 DISTRICT ONE ADA 50.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17726 12/02/2014 KEVIN GRAUER 270.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17727 12/02/2014 LONGSTRETH SPORTING GOODS 1,082.73 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17728 12/02/2014 NORTH END FLORIST 148.50 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17729 12/02/2014 PAC 10 WRESTLING COACHES 25.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17730 12/02/2014 PASLAX 45.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17731 12/02/2014 SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SPORT G - VOID: MULTI STUB CHECK17732 12/02/2014 SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SPORT G 3,050.40 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17733 12/02/2014 SECURITY ADVISORS 616.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17734 12/02/2014 SPORTSMAN'S 133.51 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17735 12/03/2014 ALEX LEVY 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17736 12/03/2014 BILL CORCORAN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17737 12/03/2014 BILL HOPTIN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17738 12/03/2014 BILL HUNSBERGER 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17739 12/03/2014 BOB WEBER 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17740 12/03/2014 BRIAN SMITH 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17741 12/03/2014 CRAIG KREIBEL 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17742 12/03/2014 DAN DVORAK 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17743 12/03/2014 DAN FALCONE 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17744 12/03/2014 DAVE MC DERMOTT 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17745 12/03/2014 DAVE RUMINSKI 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17746 12/03/2014 ED REILLEY 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17747 12/03/2014 JEFF NYCE 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17748 12/03/2014 JIM CROGNALE 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17749 12/03/2014 JIM MCMAHON 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17750 12/03/2014 JOHN DOUGHERTY 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17751 12/03/2014 JOHN GATTA 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17752 12/03/2014 JOHN JOHNSON 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17753 12/03/2014 JOHN PRZYBLINSKI 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17754 12/03/2014 KEVIN O'BRIEN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17755 12/03/2014 LINDSEY TORNETTA 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17756 12/03/2014 MARK STEINKE 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17757 12/03/2014 MIKE BLUNDIN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17758 12/03/2014 MIKE QUINN 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17759 12/03/2014 MIKE SOLAZZO 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17760 12/03/2014 PATTI KUNKLE 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17761 12/03/2014 PAUL KAKAREKA 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17762 12/03/2014 PETE CONTE 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17763 12/03/2014 RAY ARCHAUMBAULT 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17764 12/03/2014 REX SCHILGEN 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17765 12/03/2014 RICH GOULD 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17766 12/03/2014 SANDY YOST 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17767 12/03/2014 STEVE MATSON 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17768 12/03/2014 STEVE MUELLER 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17769 12/03/2014 TOM CIRINO 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17770 12/03/2014 VASILI ROUSSERS 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17771 12/03/2014 VINCE MCCABE 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17772 12/03/2014 ZAK TUPPER 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17773 12/17/2014 BRAD BECHTEL 32.10 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17774 12/17/2014 CMD SERVICES, INC. 1,418.22 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17775 12/17/2014 COLLINS SPORTS MEDICINE 37.99 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17776 12/17/2014 EMILY HENDERSON 210.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17777 12/17/2014 ERIC BOWE 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17778 12/17/2014 JIM CROGNALE 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17779 12/17/2014 KEVIN WILLIAMS 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17780 12/17/2014 PAT CONNORS 266.40 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17781 12/17/2014 STEPHEN CHAPLYNSKY 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17782 12/17/2014 STEVE ANSPACH 28.50 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17783 12/23/2014 A. MARTY WOLNER 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17784 12/23/2014 AL GREENE 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17785 12/23/2014 BILL CARTER 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17786 12/23/2014 BILL CORCORAN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK

ATHLETIC FUND CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY

12/1/14 THRU 12/31/14

ATHLETIC FUND CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY 2

17787 12/23/2014 BILL HOLLOWAY 52.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17788 12/23/2014 BILL KILPATRICK 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17789 12/23/2014 BILL THORPE 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17790 12/23/2014 BOB PETTINE 46.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17791 12/23/2014 CHIP SMITH 46.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17792 12/23/2014 CHRIS ASDOURIAN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17792 12/23/2014 CHRIS ASDOURIAN (70.00) VOID MANUAL CHECK17793 12/23/2014 CLIFF SMITH 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17794 12/23/2014 DAN NEELD 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17794 12/23/2014 DAN NEELD (70.00) VOID MANUAL CHECK17795 12/23/2014 DAN SCANLAN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17796 12/23/2014 DEKE ASDOURIAN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17797 12/23/2014 DON SCHAFER (140.00) VOID MANUAL CHECK17797 12/23/2014 DON SCHAFER 140.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17798 12/23/2014 DON TAYLOR 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17799 12/23/2014 FRED DUKES 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17800 12/23/2014 GOVERNOR MIFFLIN WRESTLIN 150.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17801 12/23/2014 GREG GLENN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17802 12/23/2014 JIM BOOZ (102.00) VOID MANUAL CHECK17802 12/23/2014 JIM BOOZ 102.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17803 12/23/2014 JIM HERSHEY 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17804 12/23/2014 JIM REGENSBERG 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17805 12/23/2014 JOE ANHALT 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17806 12/23/2014 JOHN ALLEN (102.00) VOID MANUAL CHECK17806 12/23/2014 JOHN ALLEN 102.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17807 12/23/2014 JOHN GEHMAN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17808 12/23/2014 JOHN MAYZA 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17809 12/23/2014 JOHN SHIMKONIS 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17810 12/23/2014 KEVIN TOWNS 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17811 12/23/2014 LARRY GRIFFIN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17812 12/23/2014 MATT WHITE 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17813 12/23/2014 MIKE PETERSON 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17814 12/23/2014 MIKE WEBER 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17815 12/23/2014 PAUL BRUNO 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17816 12/23/2014 PSADA 385.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17817 12/23/2014 RICH CENSULLO 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17818 12/23/2014 RICK ANDREWS 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17819 12/23/2014 SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SPORT G 6,361.35 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17820 12/23/2014 SCOTT REED 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17821 12/23/2014 SECURITY ADVISORS 880.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17822 12/23/2014 SMALES PRINTERY 370.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17823 12/23/2014 TERRY SCHOEN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17824 12/23/2014 TOM HOBAN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17825 12/23/2014 TOM PAULEY 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17826 12/23/2014 WALT HUMPHRIES 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17827 12/30/2014 CHRIS ASDOURIAN 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17828 12/30/2014 DAN NEELD 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17829 12/30/2014 DON SCHAFER 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17830 12/30/2014 DON SCHAFER 70.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17831 12/30/2014 JOHN ALLEN 56.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK17832 12/30/2014 JOHN ALLEN 46.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK

TOTAL 22,190.38

CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION6978 12/12/2014 CLOVER FARMS DAIRY COMPAN 15,014.01 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6979 12/12/2014 ECOLAB 624.16 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6980 12/12/2014 FEESERS FOOD DIST, INC 53,553.83 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6981 12/12/2014 GIORGIO FOODS, INC. 1,910.38 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6982 12/12/2014 HERSHEY CREAMERY COMPANY 302.40 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6983 12/12/2014 HURTER FOOD DISTRIBUTORS 2,134.28 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6984 12/12/2014 KARETAS FOODS, INC. 81.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6985 12/12/2014 MORABITO BAKING CO., INC. 3,268.72 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6986 12/12/2014 NATIONAL FOOD GROUP 3,524.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6987 12/12/2014 PAPROCKI REFRIGERATION 522.50 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6988 12/12/2014 PHILA WAREHOUSING & COLD 763.28 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6989 12/12/2014 RICH'S PRODUCTS 2,660.32 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6990 12/12/2014 TRAULSEN 215.98 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6991 12/12/2014 WEBCO PACKAGING INC 4,678.80 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6992 12/30/2014 ECOLAB 252.69 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6993 12/30/2014 PSD - GENERAL ACCOUNT 77,773.81 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK6994 12/30/2014 SINGER EQUIPMENT CO., INC 4,888.64 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK

TOTAL 172,168.80

CAFETERIA FUND CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY

12/1/14 THRU 12/31/14

CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION5313 12/11/2014 DEWALT PLUMBING, INC. 236,305.32 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK

ELEMENTARY PROJECTS CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY REPORT12/1/14 THRU 12/31/14

EFT ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION91214001 12/01/2014 CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE 6,248.90 MANUAL CHECK91214002 12/01/2014 GWN MARKETING EMPLOYEE DE 26,036.41 MANUAL CHECK91214003 12/02/2014 VISA - EASYPROCURE 309,768.14 MANUAL CHECK91214004 12/03/2014 GUARDIAN 16,354.80 MANUAL CHECK91214005 12/03/2014 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA 944.20 MANUAL CHECK91214006 12/03/2014 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA 1,671.31 MANUAL CHECK91214007 12/03/2014 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA 1,597.28 MANUAL CHECK91214008 12/03/2014 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPA 3,984.36 MANUAL CHECK91214009 12/04/2014 PSD - ELEMENTARY ACTIVIT 300.00 MANUAL CHECK91214010 12/05/2014 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 218,364.04 MANUAL CHECK91214011 12/05/2014 PA SCDU 2,790.48 MANUAL CHECK91214012 12/05/2014 FPT TREASURER 4,911.61 MANUAL CHECK91214013 12/05/2014 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SERVIC 19,176.32 MANUAL CHECK91214014 12/08/2014 P.S.E.R.S. 144,306.78 MANUAL CHECK91214015 12/10/2014 CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE 6,248.90 MANUAL CHECK91214016 12/10/2014 PA DEPT. OF REVENUE 26,738.50 MANUAL CHECK91214017 12/12/2014 PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE-PHON 7,685.95 MANUAL CHECK91214018 12/12/2014 PSD - TRUST & AGENCY ACCO 49,000.00 MANUAL CHECK91214019 12/12/2014 POTTSTOWN SD CONSTRUCTION 442,115.97 MANUAL CHECK91214020 12/19/2014 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 215,134.66 MANUAL CHECK91214021 12/19/2014 PA SCDU 3,008.66 MANUAL CHECK91214022 12/19/2014 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SERVIC 25,061.94 MANUAL CHECK91214023 12/19/2014 FPT TREASURER 4,889.27 MANUAL CHECK91214024 12/22/2014 P.S.E.R.S. 686,865.08 MANUAL CHECK91214025 12/23/2014 WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY 192,890.63 MANUAL CHECK91214026 12/24/2014 PA DEPT. OF REVENUE 25,940.24 MANUAL CHECK91214027 12/24/2014 GUARDIAN 16,711.03 MANUAL CHECK91214028 12/26/2014 WELLS FARGO BANK MINN NA 7,373.16 MANUAL CHECK91214029 12/29/2014 CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE 6,248.90 MANUAL CHECK91214030 12/30/2014 GWN MARKETING EMPLOYEE DE 26,423.28 MANUAL CHECK91214031 12/30/2014 SEPAST - SOUTHEASTERN PA 101,333.05 MANUAL CHECK91214032 12/30/2014 SEPAST - SOUTHEASTERN PA 471,559.90 MANUAL CHECK

TOTAL 3,071,683.75

EFT CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY12/1/14 THRU 12/31/14

DECEMBER VISA CARD DETAIL SUMMARY11/26/14 THROUGH 12/26/14

SUPPLIER NAME DESCRIPTION TAX AMOUNT AMOUNTW/O TAX W/TAX

004 Schuylkill Valley Sporting Goods Stores (5941) - 132.00 132.00 A D Moyer Lumber Inc Lumber/Build. Supply Stores (5211) - 2,121.34 2,121.34 Ac Moore Str 157 Artist/Craft Shops (5970) - 48.06 48.06 Administrative Services Professional Services - Def (8999) - 98.00 98.00 Advance Auto Parts #5866 Automotive Parts Stores (5533) - 39.99 39.99 Aicpa *aicpa Member Organizations - Def (8699) - 150.00 150.00 All American Septic Servi Spec Contractors - Default (1799) - 470.00 470.00 Amazon Mktplace Pmts Book Stores (5942) - 484.83 484.83 Amazon Video On Demand Record Shops (5735) - 12.99 12.99 Amazon.Com Book Stores (5942) 9.54 412.46 422.00 Asg Alarm Monitoring Detective/Protective Agen (7393) - 1,219.50 1,219.50 Best Buy 00017715 Electronics Sales (5732) - 204.94 204.94 Brine Shrimp Direct Misc Specialty Retail (5999) - 47.44 47.44 Burmax Inc Durable Goods - Default (5099) - 372.82 372.82 Cavalier Telephone Llc Phone Serv/Equip Utility (4814) - 5,241.95 5,241.95 Cdw Government Catalog Merchant (5964) - 4,015.12 4,015.12 Channing Bete Co Aha Misc Publishing & Printing (2741) - 182.93 182.93 Cintas 101 Clothing/Rent/Costume/Unifo (7296) - 468.26 468.26 Clean Image Inc Clean/Maint/Janitoral Serv (7349) - 7,732.77 7,732.77 Colonial Electric Supply Electrical Parts/Equipment (5065) - 828.52 828.52 Colonial Electric Supply Electrical Parts/Equipment (5065) - 40.20 40.20 Comcast Cable/Pay Tv Services (4899) - 130.45 130.45 Complete Graphic Inc Professional Services - Def (8999) - 195.00 195.00 Conexus Business Services - Default (7399) - 5,622.75 5,622.75 D & D Collision Serv Auto Body Repair Shops (7531) - 2,468.43 2,468.43 Dbc Combination Catalog & Retail (5965) - 40.87 40.87 Dharma Trading Co. Artist/Craft Shops (5970) - 197.12 197.12 Ebays Half.Com Business Services - Default (7399) - 146.11 146.11 Ebays Half.Com Business Services - Default (7399) - (26.44) (26.44) Eddiebauer.Com Catalog Merchant (5964) - 50.00 50.00 Edhelper Misc Specialty Retail (5999) - 299.85 299.85 Edwards Business Systems Office/Photo Equipment (5044) - 14,896.69 14,896.69 Fastenal Company01 Hardware Stores (5251) - 50.31 50.31 Foxrothschild Llp Legal Services Attorneys (8111) - 27,873.04 27,873.04 Franklin Cleaning Equipme Professional Services - Def (8999) - 186.45 186.45 Franklin Flooring, Inc Business Services - Default (7399) 5.16 86.00 91.16 Fromm Electric Pottstown Electrical Parts/Equipment (5065) - 620.61 620.61 Fromm Electric Reading 11 Electrical Parts/Equipment (5065) - 140.68 140.68 George Bodor Lwn Mwr Lawn/Garden Supply/Nursery (5261) - 159.99 159.99 Giant 6448 Grocery Stores/Supermarkets (5411) - 169.91 169.91 Global Access Medical Ll Lab/Med/Hospital Equipment (5047) - 1,060.00 1,060.00 Hertz Furn/usfurni.Com Commercial Furniture (5021) - 4,163.55 4,163.55 Hillyard Delaware Valley Specialty Cleaning/Polishing (2842) - 597.74 597.74 Hitechnic.Com Electronics Sales (5732) - 198.45 198.45 In *audiobahn Inc. Misc Specialty Retail (5999) - 353.20 353.20 In *kremmers Cafe & Cate Caterers (5811) - 866.40 866.40 J W Pepper Music Stores/Pianos (5733) - 854.00 854.00 Klein Transportation Travel Agencies (4722) - 995.00 995.00 Kone Inc. Spec Contractors - Default (1799) - 941.58 941.58 Kratos Mid Atlantic Inc Spec Contractors - Default (1799) - 240.00 240.00 Lego Education Schools - Default (8299) - 3,810.95 3,810.95 Leway Enterprise Advertising Services (7311) - 868.23 868.23 Longstreth Sporting Go Sporting Goods Stores (5941) - 162.75 162.75 Lowes #01886 Home Supply Warehouse Stores (5200) - 68.67 68.67 Lucid Software Inc Computer Software Stores (5734) - 95.40 95.40 Mhe*mcgraw-Hill Ecomm Books/Periodicals/Newspapers (5192) - 6,474.58 6,474.58 Ncs Pearson Schools - Default (8299) - 15,049.47 15,049.47 No Tears Learning Inc Schools - Default (8299) - 880.17 880.17 Nocti Charitable/Soc Service Orgs (8398) - 117.00 117.00

DECEMBER VISA CARD DETAIL SUMMARY 2

Office Basics Inc Stationery/Office Supplies (5111) - 1,265.21 1,265.21 Office Basics Inc Online Stationery/Office Supplies (5111) - 38.50 38.50 Office Technologies Stationery Stores (5943) - 6,541.00 6,541.00

Officesupply.Com Stationery Stores (5943) - 128.98 128.98 Oriental Trading Co Catalog Merchant (5964) - 44.99 44.99 P.A.S.B.O. Member Organizations - Def (8699) - 1,186.20 1,186.20 Patriot Buick Pontiac G Motor Vehicle Supply/New Parts (5013) - 294.35 294.35 Patriot Buick Pontiac G Motor Vehicle Supply/New Parts (5013) - 74.99 74.99 Paypal Book Stores (5942) - 280.17 280.17 Pbi*leasedequipment Equip/Furn Rent/Lease Serv (7394) - 3,399.00 3,399.00 Pde Data Summit 15 Business Services - Default (7399) - 250.00 250.00 Penn Stater Conf Ctr Lodg Lodging/Hotels/Motels/Resorts (7011) - 719.60 719.60 Perkins T.P. Trailers Truck/Trailer Rentals (7513) - 1,147.89 1,147.89 Phone America Inc Phone Serv/Equip Non-Util (4812) - 150.00 150.00 Picpa Foundation Schools - Default (8299) - 250.00 250.00 Plaques And Such,llc Artist/Craft Shops (5970) - 1,340.18 1,340.18 Positive Promotions Inc Misc Specialty Retail (5999) - 689.51 689.51 Pottstown A To Z Vacuum Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning (7217) - 24.95 24.95 Pottstown Auto 0030055 Automotive Parts Stores (5533) - 85.65 85.65 Pottstown Roller Mills In Lawn/Garden Supply/Nursery (5261) - 203.00 203.00 Ppg Architectural Finish Other Direct Marketers (5969) - 224.50 224.50 Quill Corporation Stationery/Office Supplies (5111) - 286.94 286.94 Radio Maintenance Inc Radio/Tv/Stereo Repair Shop (7622) - 1,752.00 1,752.00 Reading Electric Commercial Equipment - Default (5046) - 3,824.45 3,824.45 Real World Training Business/Secretarial School (8244) - 479.95 479.95 Red Arrow Auto Care Automotive Parts Stores (5533) - 100.80 100.80 School Outfitters Misc Specialty Retail (5999) - 92.29 92.29 Schooldude Com Business Services - Default (7399) - 4,073.54 4,073.54 Sherwin Williams #5630 Glass/Paint/Wallpaper Store (5231) - 97.74 97.74 Smartsheet Computer Software Stores (5734) - 1,739.00 1,739.00 Staples 00103291 Stationery Stores (5943) - 295.21 295.21 Staples Direct Stationery/Office Supplies (5111) - 149.58 149.58 Stericycle Business Services - Default (7399) - 464.05 464.05 Sunoco 0003215109 Automated Fuel Dispensers (5542) - 57.01 57.01 The Final Touch Company Misc Specialty Retail (5999) - 266.67 266.67 The Home Depot 1602 Home Supply Warehouse Stores (5200) - 229.00 229.00 The Home Depot 4132 Home Supply Warehouse Stores (5200) - 2,083.32 2,083.32 The Mercury News Dealers/Newsstands (5994) - 366.10 366.10 Total Rental/party Cente Truck/Trailer Rentals (7513) - 502.50 502.50 Towne Book Center Cafe Book Stores (5942) - 517.28 517.28 Tractor-Supply-Co #0262 Misc Auto Dealers - Default (5599) - 39.98 39.98 Treesmart Landscape/Horticultural Ser (780) - 3,550.00 3,550.00 Trevdan Building Supply Hardware Equipment/Supplies (5072) - 337.92 337.92 Vzwrlss*ivr Vb Phone Serv/Equip Utility (4814) - 2,853.35 2,853.35 Wal-Mart #2263 Grocery Stores/Supermarkets (5411) - 81.92 81.92 Wm Ezpay Utilities/Elec/Gas/H2O/Sani (4900) - 4,343.59 4,343.59 Wm Supercenter #2263 Grocery Stores/Supermarkets (5411) - 75.16 75.16 Wrigleys Office Supply Commercial Furniture (5021) - 2,157.64 2,157.64 Ww Grainger Industrial Supplies - Def (5085) - 265.89 265.89 Www Foundationsinc Com Mgmt/Consult/Public Rel Ser (7392) - 1,024.20 1,024.20 Yankee Candle 3399 Gift/Card/Novelty And Souvenir Stores (5947) - 75.00 75.00 Zeswitz Music Hq Music Stores/Pianos (5733) - 1,197.26 1,197.26

TOTAL 14.70 167,147.09 167,161.79

CHECK # ISSUE DATE VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION96608 12/04/2014 ACCOUNT CONTROL TECHNOLOG 92.42 Accounts Payable Check96609 12/04/2014 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC. 5,410.73 Accounts Payable Check96610 12/04/2014 CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 180.23 Accounts Payable Check96611 12/04/2014 ELEMENT FINANCIAL CORP 2,870.97 Accounts Payable Check96612 12/04/2014 LINDA ADAMS 194.40 Accounts Payable Check96613 12/04/2014 MARY RIECK 568.06 Accounts Payable Check96614 12/04/2014 NAEIR 416.92 Accounts Payable Check96615 12/04/2014 PECO ENERGY 145.45 Accounts Payable Check96616 12/04/2014 PHEAA 321.79 Accounts Payable Check96617 12/04/2014 SUNGARD 4,995.66 Accounts Payable Check96618 12/04/2014 UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTER 204.50 Accounts Payable Check96619 12/04/2014 US DEPT OF EDUCATION 231.40 Accounts Payable Check96620 12/04/2014 WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY 1,560.00 Accounts Payable Check96621 12/04/2014 WITTFITT LLC 2,854.00 Accounts Payable Check96622 12/09/2014 21ST CENTURY CYBER 1,620.18 Accounts Payable Check96623 12/09/2014 BAIRD'S CATERING 420.00 Accounts Payable Check96624 12/09/2014 CHOR YOUTH & FAMILY SVCS. 11,100.00 Accounts Payable Check96625 12/09/2014 CITY OF READING 100.00 Accounts Payable Check96626 12/09/2014 CORRI SPEAKMAN 147.71 Accounts Payable Check96626 12/10/2014 CORRI SPEAKMAN (147.71) VOID MANUAL CHECK96627 12/09/2014 DANIELLE MC COY 231.61 Accounts Payable Check96628 12/09/2014 DIANE MECK 56.45 Accounts Payable Check96629 12/09/2014 FELICIA WEINFURTER 599.00 Accounts Payable Check96630 12/09/2014 FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRA 591.00 Accounts Payable Check96631 12/09/2014 FREDERICK H APPOLD 75.00 Accounts Payable Check96632 12/09/2014 JILL ADAMS 10.00 Accounts Payable Check96633 12/09/2014 KELLY GROSSER 884.00 Accounts Payable Check96634 12/09/2014 KEVIN PASCAL 278.95 Accounts Payable Check96635 12/09/2014 KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTE 11,416.67 Accounts Payable Check96636 12/09/2014 LATANYA WHITE 190.06 Accounts Payable Check96637 12/09/2014 MELC 22,833.33 Accounts Payable Check96638 12/09/2014 MONTGOMERY COUNTY I. U. 4,229.88 Accounts Payable Check96639 12/09/2014 NAPA AUTO PARTS 74.12 Accounts Payable Check96640 12/09/2014 ONWARD HEALTHCARE 938.00 Accounts Payable Check96641 12/09/2014 PA. VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOO 16,815.34 Accounts Payable Check96642 12/09/2014 PECO ENERGY 6,918.61 Accounts Payable Check96642 12/10/2014 PECO ENERGY (6,918.61) VOID MANUAL CHECK96643 12/09/2014 PETER RISKO 338.12 Accounts Payable Check96644 12/09/2014 PFT HEALTH & WELFARE FUND 11,450.00 Accounts Payable Check96645 12/09/2014 POTTSTOWN DOWNTOWN FOUNDA 1,711.57 Accounts Payable Check96646 12/09/2014 PROVIDENT LIFE & ACCIDENT 2,269.64 Accounts Payable Check96647 12/09/2014 PSD - CAFETERIA ACCOUNT 6,539.69 Accounts Payable Check96648 12/09/2014 STAFFING PLUS, INC. 1,120.00 Accounts Payable Check96649 12/09/2014 SUNGARD 1,280.00 Accounts Payable Check96650 12/09/2014 WARWICK CHILDCARE 11,416.67 Accounts Payable Check96651 12/09/2014 Y.M.C.A. 22,833.33 Accounts Payable Check96652 12/09/2014 Y.W.C.A. 11,416.67 Accounts Payable Check96653 12/15/2014 ACHIEVEMENT HOUSE CHARTER 2,301.63 Accounts Payable Check96654 12/15/2014 AGORA CYBER CHARTER SCHOO 48,442.30 Accounts Payable Check96655 12/15/2014 B & H PHOTO/VIDEO 1,957.25 Accounts Payable Check96656 12/15/2014 BAUSE CATERED EVENTS 3,854.85 Accounts Payable Check96657 12/15/2014 BUCKS COUNTY I.U. #22 4,164.40 Accounts Payable Check96658 12/15/2014 BURNS MECHANICAL, INC. 1,433.50 Accounts Payable Check96659 12/15/2014 CHESTER COUNTY I.U. 6,891.55 Accounts Payable Check96660 12/15/2014 CMD SERVICES, INC. 104,653.22 Accounts Payable Check96661 12/15/2014 ELEMENT FINANCIAL CORP 207.00 Accounts Payable Check96662 12/15/2014 ELWYN, INC. 11,310.12 Accounts Payable Check96663 12/15/2014 FAIRMOUNT BEH HEALTH SYST 308.00 Accounts Payable Check96664 12/15/2014 FAMILY SERVICES OF MONTG 3,166.00 Accounts Payable Check96665 12/15/2014 FINAL TOUCH ACCESSORY COM 266.67 Accounts Payable Check96666 12/15/2014 FOUNDATIONS BEHAVIORAL HE 1,300.00 Accounts Payable Check96667 12/15/2014 FREEDOM GRO 7,200.00 Accounts Payable Check96668 12/15/2014 GROVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRIC 9,710.10 Accounts Payable Check96669 12/15/2014 HORSHAM CLINIC 280.00 Accounts Payable Check96670 12/15/2014 J. W. PEPPER & SON, INC 170.99 Accounts Payable Check96671 12/15/2014 KELLY GROSSER 166.75 Accounts Payable Check96672 12/15/2014 M & M LANDSCAPING LLC 12,932.00 Accounts Payable Check96673 12/15/2014 MONTGOMERY COUNTY I. U. 2,110.00 Accounts Payable Check96674 12/15/2014 NEW STORY SCHOOLS 9,445.00 Accounts Payable Check96675 12/15/2014 ONWARD HEALTHCARE 3,517.50 Accounts Payable Check

GENERAL FUND CHECK DETAIL SUMMARY

12/1/14 THRU 12/31/14

General Fund Check Detail Summary 2

96676 12/15/2014 PA LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCH 13,335.88 Accounts Payable Check96677 12/15/2014 PAPCO, INC. 1,600.06 Accounts Payable Check96678 12/15/2014 PERSONAL HOME HEALTH CARE 1,166.00 Accounts Payable Check96679 12/15/2014 PROGRESSIONS SCHOOL 11,250.00 Accounts Payable Check96680 12/15/2014 RENAISSANCE ACADEMY 30,741.10 Accounts Payable Check96681 12/15/2014 SCHOOL CLAIMS SERVICE, LL 228.00 Accounts Payable Check96682 12/15/2014 STAFFING PLUS, INC. 2,030.00 Accounts Payable Check96683 12/15/2014 SUNGARD 1,161.00 Accounts Payable Check96684 12/15/2014 VISUAL SOUND 16,940.00 Accounts Payable Check96685 12/16/2014 GIANT FOOD STORES, INC. 628.80 Accounts Payable Check96686 12/16/2014 MONTGOMERY COUNTY I. U. 282,619.16 Accounts Payable Check96687 12/16/2014 REDNER'S MARKETS 18.15 Accounts Payable Check96688 12/16/2014 THE SCHOOL FUNDING CENTER 197.00 Accounts Payable Check96689 12/16/2014 BEVERLY SIMPSON 52.86 Accounts Payable Check96690 12/16/2014 BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN 153.75 Accounts Payable Check96691 12/16/2014 CAROL BRIGHTBILL 32.97 Accounts Payable Check96692 12/16/2014 CORRI SPEAKMAN 72.92 Accounts Payable Check96693 12/16/2014 GAIL COOPER 72.81 Accounts Payable Check96694 12/16/2014 GREGORY CARTER 100.00 Accounts Payable Check96695 12/16/2014 JANE BENNETT 30.73 Accounts Payable Check96696 12/16/2014 MARK WHITNEY 147.71 Accounts Payable Check96697 12/16/2014 PA CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL 6,255.00 Accounts Payable Check96698 12/16/2014 PECO ENERGY 6,591.63 Accounts Payable Check96699 12/16/2014 POTTSTOWN SENIOR CENTER 580.00 Accounts Payable Check96700 12/16/2014 WILLIAM BITLER 64.12 Accounts Payable Check96701 12/22/2014 ACCOUNT CONTROL TECHNOLOG 103.14 Accounts Payable Check96702 12/22/2014 BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN 1,321.07 Accounts Payable Check96703 12/22/2014 DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS 5,365.66 Accounts Payable Check96704 12/22/2014 FOUNDATION-POTTSTOWN EDUC 240.00 Accounts Payable Check96705 12/22/2014 HAB-DLT 210.89 Accounts Payable Check96706 12/22/2014 PECO ENERGY 34,679.03 Accounts Payable Check96707 12/22/2014 PHEAA 300.98 Accounts Payable Check96708 12/22/2014 PORTNOFF LAW ASSOCIATES, 250.00 Accounts Payable Check96709 12/22/2014 STERICYCLE, INC. 464.05 Accounts Payable Check96709 12/23/2014 STERICYCLE, INC. (464.05) VOID MANUAL CHECK96710 12/22/2014 TD AMERITRADE TRUST COMPA 2,000.00 Accounts Payable Check96711 12/22/2014 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 450.00 Accounts Payable Check96712 12/22/2014 UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTER 204.50 Accounts Payable Check96713 12/22/2014 US DEPT OF EDUCATION 252.96 Accounts Payable Check96714 12/23/2014 ADVENTURE TO FITNESS 374.99 Accounts Payable Check96715 12/23/2014 AQUA TREAT, INC. 544.00 Accounts Payable Check96716 12/23/2014 AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SPECIA 1,702.99 Accounts Payable Check96717 12/23/2014 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS AL 706.50 Accounts Payable Check96718 12/23/2014 BAUSE CATERED EVENTS 3,162.00 Accounts Payable Check96719 12/23/2014 BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN 745.74 Accounts Payable Check96720 12/23/2014 BUCKS COUNTY I.U. #22 9,664.12 Accounts Payable Check96721 12/23/2014 BUXMONT ACADEMY 32,903.64 Accounts Payable Check96722 12/23/2014 CAMPHILL SPECIAL SCHOOLS, 11,800.77 Accounts Payable Check96723 12/23/2014 CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE 149.00 Accounts Payable Check96724 12/23/2014 CHESTER COUNTY I.U. 7,175.40 Accounts Payable Check96725 12/23/2014 CMD SERVICES, INC. 81,786.03 Accounts Payable Check96726 12/23/2014 COMMONWEALTH CONNECTIONS 19,590.87 Accounts Payable Check96727 12/23/2014 CONNECTIONS EDUCATION INC 3,600.00 Accounts Payable Check96728 12/23/2014 DEAF-HEARING INTERFACE 6,188.00 Accounts Payable Check96729 12/23/2014 DEVEREUX FOUNDATION 4,738.00 Accounts Payable Check96730 12/23/2014 EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES 2,660.00 Accounts Payable Check96731 12/23/2014 FAIRMOUNT BEH HEALTH SYST 280.00 Accounts Payable Check96732 12/23/2014 FISHER SCIENCE EDUCATION 24.33 Accounts Payable Check96733 12/23/2014 GIANT FOOD STORES, INC. 216.16 Accounts Payable Check96734 12/23/2014 HERBEIN & COMPANY, INC. 15,705.00 Accounts Payable Check96735 12/23/2014 HURTER FOOD DISTRIBUTORS 117.56 Accounts Payable Check96736 12/23/2014 INVO HEALTHCARE ASSOC INC 4,420.00 Accounts Payable Check96737 12/23/2014 JOANNE D. KAYATI 465.00 Accounts Payable Check96738 12/23/2014 K & K CONSTRUCTION 1,890.00 Accounts Payable Check96739 12/23/2014 KURTZ BROTHERS 598.05 Accounts Payable Check96740 12/23/2014 LANDES BROTHERS INC 72.15 Accounts Payable Check96741 12/23/2014 MANITO, INC. 1,350.00 Accounts Payable Check96742 12/23/2014 MELMARK INC 36,920.08 Accounts Payable Check96743 12/23/2014 ONWARD HEALTHCARE 1,825.75 Accounts Payable Check96744 12/23/2014 PA DISTANCE LEARNING CHAR 825.88 Accounts Payable Check96745 12/23/2014 PAPCO, INC. 1,286.00 Accounts Payable Check

General Fund Check Detail Summary 3

96746 12/23/2014 PERSONAL HOME HEALTH CARE 767.00 Accounts Payable Check96747 12/23/2014 POTTSGROVE SCHOOL DISTRIC 3,084.48 Accounts Payable Check96748 12/23/2014 POTTSTOWN PROGRESS GROUP 654.00 Accounts Payable Check96749 12/23/2014 POTTSTOWN URBAN TRANSIT, 85.50 Accounts Payable Check96750 12/23/2014 PSD - CAFETERIA ACCOUNT 239.03 Accounts Payable Check96751 12/23/2014 PSTA - CONVENTION REGISTR 960.00 Accounts Payable Check96752 12/23/2014 REDNER'S MARKETS 174.38 Accounts Payable Check96753 12/23/2014 STAFFING PLUS, INC. 910.00 Accounts Payable Check96754 12/23/2014 SUNGARD 6,841.12 Accounts Payable Check96755 12/23/2014 THE ACADEMY 14,135.50 Accounts Payable Check96756 12/23/2014 TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN LLC 2,632.00 Accounts Payable Check96757 12/23/2014 VISUAL SOUND 397.31 Accounts Payable Check96758 12/23/2014 WILLIAM R. GIFT, INC. 1,087.00 Accounts Payable Check96759 12/23/2014 WORDSWORTH ACADEMY 4,400.00 Accounts Payable Check96760 12/26/2014 AUSTILL'S REHABILITATION, 482.30 Accounts Payable Check96761 12/26/2014 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC. 3,872.84 Accounts Payable Check96762 12/26/2014 BERKHEIMER TAX ADMINISTRA 320.38 Accounts Payable Check96763 12/26/2014 CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 97.21 Accounts Payable Check96764 12/26/2014 FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRA 459.00 Accounts Payable Check96765 12/26/2014 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 277.85 Accounts Payable Check96766 12/26/2014 PSD - CAFETERIA ACCOUNT 6,055.40 Accounts Payable Check96767 12/26/2014 S.D.I.C. 55,687.00 Accounts Payable Check96768 12/26/2014 U. S. BANK OPERATIONS CEN 300.00 Accounts Payable Check

General Fund Check Total 1,177,529.83

EFT Check Total 3,071,683.75

VISA Total 167,161.79

GENERAL FUND SUMMARY TOTAL 4,416,375.37

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No. 233 SECTION: PUPILS TITLE: SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION ADOPTED: REVISED:

POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

233. SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION

1. Purpose Title 22 Sec. 12.6, 12.7, 14.143 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq 34 CFR Part 300

The Board recognizes that exclusion from the educational program of the schools, whether by suspension or expulsion, is the most severe sanction that can be imposed on a student and one that cannot be imposed without due process. The Board shall define and publish the types of offenses that would lead to exclusion from school. Exclusions affecting students with disabilities shall be governed by applicable state and federal law and regulations.

2. Authority SC 1318 Title 22 Sec. 12.6, 12.8

The Board may, after a proper hearing, suspend or expel a student for such time as it deems necessary, or may permanently expel a student.

3. Guidelines

Individual building discipline procedures and administrative decisions may

vary from building to building; however, all discipline decisions and actions

must adhere to Board policy. The Board shall periodically review building discipline procedures which lead to suspensions and/or expulsions.

Exclusion From School - Suspension

SC 1318 Title 22 Sec. 12.6

The principal or appropriately certificated designee may suspend any student for disobedience or misconduct for a period of one (1) to ten (10) consecutive school days and shall immediately notify the parent/guardian in writing when the student is suspended. The Superintendent or designee will be alerted about any suspension as per district guidelines.

Title 22 Sec. 12.6

No student may be suspended without notice of the reasons for which s/he is suspended and an opportunity to be heard on his/her own behalf before the school official who holds the authority to reinstate the student. Prior notice is not required where it is clear that the health, safety or welfare of the school population is threatened. Suspensions may not be made to run consecutively beyond the ten-school day period.

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Title 22 Sec. 12.6, 12.8

When a suspension exceeds three (3) school days, the student and parent/guardian shall be given the opportunity for an informal hearing with the designated school official. Such hearing shall take place as soon as possible after the suspension, and the district shall offer to hold it within the first five (5) school days of the suspension.

Informal hearings under this provision shall be conducted by the building principal or appropriately certificated designee.

Purpose Of Informal Hearing

Title 22 Sec. 12.8

The purpose of the informal hearing is twofold: 1. To permit the student to explain the circumstances surrounding the event leading

to the suspension or alternative placement, to show why the student should not be suspended or alternatively placed, and to discuss ways to avoid future offenses.

2. To determine the need for an Alternative Education for a Disruptive Youth, or an AEDY placement.

Due Process Requirements For Informal Hearing

Title 22 Sec. 12.8

1. The student and parent/guardian shall be given written notice of the reasons for the suspension.

2. The student and parent/guardian shall receive sufficient notice of the time and

place of the informal hearing. 3. The student may question any witnesses present at the informal hearing. 4. The student may speak and produce witnesses who may speak at the informal

hearing. 5. The school district shall offer to hold the informal hearing within five (5) days of

the suspension.

Exclusion From Class - In-School Suspension

Title 22 Sec. 12.7

No student may receive an in-school suspension without notice of the reasons for which s/he is suspended and an opportunity to be heard prior to the time the suspension becomes effective. The parent/guardian shall be informed of the suspension action taken by the school.

Title 22 Should the in-school suspension exceed ten (10) consecutive school days, the

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Sec. 12.7, 12.8 Title 22 Sec. 12.7

student and parent/guardian shall be offered an informal hearing with the building principal or appropriately certificated designee. Such hearing shall take place prior to the eleventh day of the in-school suspension. The procedure shall be the same as the procedure for informal hearings held in connection with out-of-school suspensions. The district shall provide for the student's education during the period of in-school suspension.

24 PS

19-1901-c

Title 22

Sec. 12.8

Guidelines

Tyson v. School

District of

Philadelphia, 900 A.2d 990 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2006).

Alternative Education Placement

All students recommended for assignment to an alternative education for

disruptive youth program must be provided with due process prior to

placement including an informal hearing in accordance with Title 22 Section

12.8. Students enrolled in this program must be considered disruptive as

defined by Act 30 of 1997 Section 19-1901-c (5). Only students grade 6-12 are

eligible. Students with disabilities may only be referred to AEDY programs by

an IEP team decision or unilateral removal for weapon and drug violations

and/or infliction of serious bodily injury as mandated by chapters 14 and 711

and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

An informal hearing for an AEDY Placement into a district operated (in-house)

program may be conducted by a principal or designee, in consultation with the

appropriate designee of the superintendent.

As an additional protection to the due process rights of students, if the offense

in question warrants a potential AEDY placement outside the district facilities,

the hearing will be conducted by the superintendent or designee.

Placement to an AEDY program shall not be less than 45 school days. The

administration shall review those students placed in AEDY programs no less

often then at the end of each semester.

If a student withdraws from the district for any reason before an AEDY

determination can be made, or before the completion of an AEDY placement,

then upon re-enrolling, a hearing will take place to consider the evidence from

the point of withdraw, and/or he/she may be required to complete the initial

AEDY placement.

Expulsion

SC 1318 Title 22

Expulsion is exclusion from school by the Board for a period exceeding ten (10) consecutive school days. The Board may permanently expel from the district rolls

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any student whose misconduct or disobedience warrants this sanction. No student shall be expelled without an opportunity for a formal hearing. Such a hearing may be conducted on the Board’s behalf utilizing a hearing officer appointed to

accept evidence and draft an adjudication for subsequent approval by the

Board

Expulsion Hearings

SC 1318 Title 22 Sec. 12.6, 12.8 2 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 101 et seq

A formal hearing shall be required in all expulsion actions.

Title 22 Sec. 12.8

The formal hearing shall observe the due process requirements of: 1. Notification of the charges in writing by certified mail to the student's

parent/guardian.

2. At least three (3) school days' written notice of the time and place of the

hearing, which shall include a copy of this policy, hearing procedures, and notice of the right to representation by legal counsel. A student may request the rescheduling of the hearing when s/he demonstrates good cause for an extension.

3. The hearing shall be private unless the student or parent/guardian requests a

public hearing. 4. Representation by counsel at the parent's/guardian's expense and parent/guardian

may attend the hearing. 5. Disclosure of the names of witnesses against the student and copies of their

written statements or affidavits. 6. The right to request that witnesses against the student appear in person and

answer questions or be cross-examined. 7. The right to testify and present witnesses on the student's behalf. 8. A written or audio record shall be kept of the hearing and a copy made available

to the student at the student's expense, or at no charge if the student is indigent. 9. The hearing shall be held within fifteen (15) school days of the notice of charges,

unless a delay is mutually agreed to by both parties or is delayed by:

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a. The need for laboratory reports from law enforcement agencies. b. Evaluations or other court or administrative proceedings are pending due to

a student's invoking his/her rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

c. Delay is necessary due to the condition or best interests of the victim in

cases of juvenile or criminal court involving sexual assault or serious bodily injury.

10. Notice of a right to appeal the results of the hearing shall be provided to the

student with the expulsion decision.

2 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 101

Adjudication A written adjudication shall be issued after the Board has acted to expel a student. The adjudication may include additional conditions or sanctions.

Attendance/School Work During Suspension And Prior To Expulsion

Title 22 Sec. 12.6 Pol. 204

Students serving an out-of-school suspension must make up missed exams and work, and shall be permitted to complete assignments pursuant to established guidelines. Students who are facing an expulsion hearing must be placed in their normal classes if the formal hearing is not held within the ten-school day suspension.

If it is not possible to hold the formal hearing within the first ten (10) school days, the school district may exclude such a student from class for up to five (5) additional – fifteen (15) total – school days if, after an informal hearing, it is determined that the student's presence in his/her normal class would constitute a threat to the health, safety or welfare of others. Any further exclusion prior to a formal hearing may be only by mutual agreement. Such students shall be given alternative education, which may include home study.

Attendance/School Work After Expulsion

Title 22 Sec. 12.6

Students who are under seventeen (17) years of age are still subject to

compulsory school attendance even though expelled and shall be provided an

education.

The parent/guardian has the initial responsibility of providing the required education and shall, within thirty (30) days, submit written evidence to the school

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that the required education is being provided or that they are unable to do so. If the parent/guardian is unable to provide for the required education, the school district shall, within ten (10) days of receipt of the parent's/guardian's notification, make provision for the student's education.

Abremski v.

Southeastern School

District, 421 A.2d 485 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1980).

The Board may provide an educational program to the student immediately upon expulsion and may waive the 30-day period, at its discretion. The Board has the discretion to determine the amount and type of alternative instruction necessary and appropriate in each case involving an expelled student.

Participation In School Activities

Students who are suspended or expelled may not participate in any school activities during the period of suspension/expulsion and may not be on school

property. In addition, students are not permitted to attend sporting events,

concerts, and school trips, including Homecoming, School Dances, and the

Prom.

Students With Disabilities

A student with a disability shall be provided educational services as required by state and federal laws and regulations and Board policies.

4. Delegation of Responsibility

The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations to implement this policy which include:

Pol. 218

1. Publication of a Code of Student Conduct, in accordance with Board policy on student discipline.

2. Procedures that ensure due process when a student is being deprived of the right

to attend school.

Pol. 216 3. Regulations regarding student records which require that records of disciplinary suspension be maintained in accordance with Board policy on student records.

4. The name of a student who has been disciplined shall not become part of the

agenda or minutes of a public meeting, nor part of any public record of the Board. Such students may be designated by code.

5. Any student who has been expelled may apply for readmission to school upon

such conditions as may be imposed by the Board.

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References:

School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 1318

State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 12.3, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 14.143 Local Agency Law – 2 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 101 et seq. Individuals With Disabilities Education Act – 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq. Individuals With Disabilities Education, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations – 34 CFR Part 300 Board Policy – 000, 204, 216, 218

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 26th day of January, 2015 is between POTTSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT, with a mailing address of 230 Beech Street, Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 19464 (hereinafter the “School District”); and UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA., with a mailing address of 3440 Market Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia 191-4-3325, Pennsylvania, (hereinafter “Penn”).

WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the School District has implemented a program known as Pottstown Early Action for Kindergarten Readiness (hereinafter “PEAK”) in conjunction with various community partners involved in early education programs within the Borough of Pottstown for the purpose of community outreach, family engagement, quality improvement, health and wellness and kindergarten transition; and WHEREAS, University of Pennsylvania is an organization that offers community engagement services within and, as a part thereof, is desirous of providing community engagement services to PEAK and Pottstown School District through funds to be provided by the School District through W. K. Kellogg Foundation NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the assurances and understandings as contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Recitals. That the recitals contained in the preceding “Whereas” paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference. 2. Term. That the term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2015, and shall continue thereafter until December 31, 2017.

3. Purpose: PEAK and Pottstown School District seek to engage the families and leaders of the community to improve academic achievement and increase participation in programs for early childhood and parent education. PEAK will collaborate with University of Pennsylvania to lead this community engagement and outreach process for the period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017.

a. The support services to be provided by Penn are detailed in the attached proposal. 4. Assurances of School District. In consideration of Penn’s assurances as provided through this Agreement and, in particular, those set forth in paragraphs 3, the School District agrees to provide a funding of $280,000 for payment of community engagement services. Beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 (unless this Agreement is otherwise terminated as provided herein) the School District and PEAK partnership will provide payment to Penn according to the following schedule:

Year 1 – Total of $120,000 to be paid in three payments ($40,000 each) with schedule of signature of contract, July 15, 2015 and December 15, 2015

Year 2 – Total of $92,000 to be paid in three payments ($30,666 each) with schedule of January 15, 2016, July 15, 2016 and December 15, 2016

Year 3 – Total of $68,000 to be paid in three payments ($22,666 each) with schedule of January 15, 2017, July 15, 2017 and December 15, 2017 and to include any balance of funds

Funds will be paid through the W. K. Kellogg Foundation grant.

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6. Termination for Cause. That the School District may cancel or defer any payment as outlined through this Agreement in the event Penn fails to comply with any term or provis