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Saucon Valley School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

November 14, 2017 – 7 pm High School Audion

Welcome to the meeting of the Saucon Valley School Board. Our objective is to serve the students, parents, and residents of our community. You are an important part of this meeting and we look forward to your questions and comments. We are all here for the same reason. All opinions are welcomed and equally valuable. Our only request is that we address each other with civility and respect. Our courtesy toward each other is the best way to show our students how much we respect them as well. Notice to Public - This is to notify all in attendance at the Saucon Valley School Board meeting that the district is video and audio taping the meeting and the meeting will be posted for public viewing according to district policy.

Agenda

6:30 pm – Executive Session for the purpose of an issue involving a retiree and an MOU for Orton-Gillingham (O-G) training

I. Call to the Order – Michael Karabin, President, presiding

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Recording of Attendance – David Bonenberger, Secretary

IV. Motion to Approve Agenda

V. Announcement of Executive Session - November 14, 2017

VI. Approval of Minutes – October 10, 2017

VII. Recognition A. Ethan Bernstein - 15th Place in PIAA State AA Cross Country Championship B. Saucon Valley High School Marching Band – 2nd Place in US Bands National Championship C. Honor Board Members – Jack Dowling, Ed Inghrim, and Ralph Puerta

VIII. Presentation A. 2015-16 Data Presentation – Lynn Cheddar and Susan Mowrer-Benda

IX. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Craig Butler, Superintendent

November 14, 2017 Business Agenda of 7

X. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors – Agenda Items Only – Visitors should state their name and address.

XI. Presentation of Bills – David Bonenberger A. General Expenditures – $512,427.45 B. Cafeteria Expenditures – $29,014.06 C. Health Benefits – None D. Capital Projects – $17,907.05

Recommendations for Approval

Presentation of Bills 1. Approve the above presentation of bills.

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Presentation of Bills.

XII. Treasurer’s Report - Mark Sivak/David Bonenberger A. Cash Investment and Bond Activity – None B. Condensed Board Summary Report – None C. Capital Project Finance Report – None D. Budget Transfers – $6,849.76 E. Middle School Activity Report – October, 2017 F. High School Activity Report – October, 2017


Treasurer’s Report 1. Approve the above Treasurer’s Report.

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Treasurer’s Report.

AGENDA ITEMS

A. Education

Items/Projects for Discussion A. 2018-19 HS Program of Studies B. 2018-19 HS Student Handbook Revisions

Recommendations for Approval High School Program of Studies 1. Approve the 2018-19 High School Program of Studies. High School Student Handbook Revisions 2. Approve the 2018-19 High School Student Handbook Revisions.


Award of 21st Century Excellence Grant 3. Approve the following 2017-18 21st Century Excellence Grant

sponsored by the Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovations:

High School Literacy Week

Awarding of Mini Grants 4. Approve the following 2017-18 mini grant sponsored by the Saucon

Valley Foundation for Educational Innovations: Descriptions are attached.

Wireless EEG System Hispanic Art Traveling Exhibit Welcome to Saucon Book Project Painted Rocks Project World Music-Eastern Scales

Student Residency Issue 5. Approve the agreement regarding a student residency matter

reached at the time of the scheduled hearing in that matter. The terms of that agreement are reflected in the hearing transcript, which the board directs the administration to obtain.

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Education.

B. Personnel

Items/Projects for Discussion A. Discussion of Teacher Substitute Rates


Professional Retirements 1. Approve the following professional retirements effective at the end

of the 2017-18 school year. (Names are listed in order received.)

Karen Pummer Maureen Henderson Edward Kolosky

Compensation and Benefits Plan for Food Service Personnel 2. Approve the attached Food Service Personnel Compensation and

Benefits Plan retroactive to July 1, 2017.


Elementary Non-Instructional Cafeteria Monitor/Paraprofessional 3. Approve Lynn Beller as an elementary non-instructional cafeteria

monitor/paraprofessional effective November 15, 2017. Salary and benefits according to the current educational support staff agreement. Mrs. Beller is replacing Michele Pacchioli, who recently resigned.

Middle School Co-Curricular/Extra Duty 4. Approve the following middle school co-curricular/extra duty

appointments.

Middle School Cedric Dettmar – Math Club – Volunteer Herb Van Helmondt – Math Club – Volunteer

Saucon Valley Fine Arts Middle School Fall Production 5. Approve the following producer/directors for the 2017 Saucon

Valley Fine Art’s middle school fall production of Annie, Jr.:

Gianna Beleno – Director - $2,750 Lauren Sakasitz (Vocal Director) - $450 Chad Miller – Producer - $1,000 Damon Gelb – Builder - $1,000 Dan Crawford – Lighting - $400

Winter Coaches 6. Approve the following 2017-18 winter coaches:

Boys Basketball Glenn Brown - Assistant Coach - $3,694 Donald Benner - Jr. High Coach - $2,956 Emmanuel Psathas - Assistant Coach - $820

Girls Basketball Deanna Mulicka - Assistant Coach - $5,174 Viv Demko - Assistant Coach - $2,597

Wrestling Don Rohn - Assistant Coach - $5,174 Mike Yoder - Volunteer Assistant

Cheerleading Tiffani Peteto - Resignation as MS Cheerleading Head Coach

Swimming Ahmed Amin - Assistant Coach - $3,678 Dana Linsky - Volunteer Assistant

Field Hockey Amanda Mowrey - MS Field Hockey - $2,956


Additions to the Teacher Substitute List 7. Approve the following 2017-18 substitute teachers:

Michael Faccinetto – IU Emergency Certification Lani Goins – IU Emergency Certification

Conference/Travel Requests 8. Approve the attached conference/travel requests.

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Personnel.

C. Facilities

Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution A. Discussion of Use of Facilities Fees


Fuel Oil for 2018-19 1. Approve the vendor(s) for fuel oil for the 2018-2019 school year as

to be recommended by the Northampton/Monroe/Pike County Joint Purchasing Board and to be approved by the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors at their regularly scheduled meeting in December, 2017.

HVAC Bid 2. Approval for administration and the solicitor to work with D’Huy

Engineering to bid the High School HVAC project. D’Huy Contract 3. Approve the contract for service with D’Huy engineering with regard

to the proposed HVAC project. Final language is subject to review and approval of the administration and solicitor’s office.

Bid for Lawn Care Services 4. Authorize administration to solicit bids for grass cutting services

beginning in July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Facilities.


D. Finance

Items/Projects for Discussion None


Policy 622 1. Approve the second and final reading of the attached policy: \

Policy 622 – GASB Statement 34

Designation/Commitment Language of Fund Balance 2. Approve the commitment of $10,503,545 by the Board of Directors

from the fund balance of the General Fund of which $5,500,000 is for PSERS, post-retirement costs per GASB 45 in the amount of $2,888,551, $114,994 reserve for health care benefits, and Capital Improvements/Replacement in the amount of $2,000,000 retroactive to June 30, 2017.

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Finance.

E. Community Outreach

Items/Projects for Discussion None

Saucon Valley Partnership Meeting – Mark Sivak The next meeting of the Saucon Valley Partnership is scheduled for ______________________ at 7 pm at __________________. Recommendations for Approval

No Reports or Recommendations

Recommendation: No recommendations.

F. Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School – Jack Dowling and Bryan Eichfeld

(Meetings are the first Tuesday of every Month)

G. Colonial Intermediate Unit – Sandra Miller (Meetings are the fourth Wednesday of every Month)

H. PSBA – Mark Sivak and Sandra Miller

I. Hellertown/Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce – Jack Dowling


J. Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovation – Sandra Miller

K. Northampton Community College – Susan Baxter

(Meetings are the first Thursday of every Month)

Items/Projects for Discussion

A. Discussion of NCC Trustee Candidate – Dr. Dean M. Donaher


Election of NCC Trustee 1. Approve Dr. Dean M. Donaher to fill the unexpired term of Jose

Rosado to June 30, 2018

Recommendation: To approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in NCC.

L. New Business

M. Old Business

XIII. Citizen’s Inquiries and Comments – Visitors should state their name and address.

XIV. Announcements

Future Meetings ~

December 5, 2017 – 7 pm – Reorganization & Business Meeting – Audion XV. Motion to Adjourn Meeting

The Saucon Valley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap.

October 10, 2017 Page 3913

A Business Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Saucon Valley School District was

held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in the High School Audion. Present were Directors

Susan Baxter, Jack Dowling, Bryan Eichfeld, Michael Karabin, Linda Leewright, and

Ralph Puerta. Absent were Sandra Miller and Mark Sivak with prior notice. Also present

were Dr. Craig Butler, Superintendent; David Bonenberger, Business Manager, and

Mark Fitzgerald, District Solicitor

I. Call to the Order at 7:00 – Michael Karabin, President, presiding

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Recording of Attendance – David Bonenberger, Secretary

6-present, 2-absent (Miller and Sivak with prior notice)

IV. Motion to Approve Agenda – Director Dowling, seconded by Director Eichfeld moved

to approve the Agenda with corrections to the Budget Transfers Items #23. Vote: 6-yes,

0-no, 2- absent (Miller and Sivak)

V. Announcement of Executive Session - None

VI. Approval of Minutes – Director Eichfeld, seconded by Director Dowling moved to

approve the minutes of September 26, 2017. Vote: 6-yes, 0-no, 2-absent (Miller and

Sivak with prior notice)

VII. Recognition – High School Principal Mrs. Guariello recognized Joel Paulson, Fox

Avery, Samuel Ward and Kathryn Appel for becoming a Commended Student for the

PSAT.

Dr. Mowrer-Benda recognized a group of individuals that wish to be known as the Early

Learning Support Team. They donated a set of multi-sensory materials to support core

instruction in grades K – 2. The group also donated over 100 titles.

VIII. Presentation

A. Mathematics Grouping Curriculum Changes

Mr. Pakzad commented that it is not what he would have done but appreciated the

changes being made.

IX. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Craig Butler, Superintendent

Dr. Butler reported that the Community Equity Committee met on October 3rd with 20

members attending. The next meeting will be November 7th and he hopes to have some

action items to bring forward.

October 10, 2017

X. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors – Agenda Items Only

M. Morawski – Commented that the Board is tone deaf. The Board is making decisions

in Executive Sessions is against the Sunshine Law. He cited the setting of goals of the

Superintendent.

XI. Presentation of Bills – David Bonenberger

A. General Expenditures – $467,306.41

B. Cafeteria Expenditures – $15,162.76

C. Health Benefits – None

D. Capital Projects – None

1. Approve the above presentation of bills.

Director Dowling, seconded by Director Eichfeld moved to approve the Presentation of

the Bills. Vote: 6-yes, 0-no, 2-absent (Miller and Sivak with prior notice)

XII. Treasurer’s Report - Mark Sivak/David Bonenberger

A. Cash Investment and Bond Activity – None

B. Condensed Board Summary Report – None

C. Capital Project Finance Report – None

D. Budget Transfers – $47,366.00

E. Middle School Activity Report – None

F. High School Activity Report – None

1. Approve the above Treasurer’s Report.

Director Eichfeld, seconded by Director Dowling moved to approve the Treasurer’s

Report. Vote: 6-yes, 0-no, 2-absent (Miller and Sivak with prior notice)

A. Education

1. Approve the first reading of the new policy:

Policy 203 – Communicable Diseases and Immunizations.

2. Approve the utilization of Wisler Pearlstine as Hearing Officer for

purposes of a possible residency Hearing.

Directors Karabin and Baxter are interested in participating in the

residency hearing.

Director Puerta, seconded by Director Baxter moved to approve the Education Items 1

& 2. Vote: 6-yes, 0-no, 2-absent (Miller and Sivak with prior notice)

October 10, 2017 Page 3915

B. Personnel

1. Approve unpaid time off for Steve Hanner, transportation. He is

requesting February 14, 15 and 16, 2018 as unpaid time off. Mr.

Hanner will be using personal days for February 12 and 13, 2018.

2. Approve James Hayes as a middle school instructional

paraprofessional effective upon completion of all personnel

paperwork. His salary and benefits are per the current Educational

Support Staff Compensation and Benefits Plan. Mr. Hayes is

replacing Brittany Sparling, who recently resigned.

3. Approve the second and final reading of the following updated job

description:

Cafeteria Crew Manager

4. Approve the following 2017-18 substitute teachers:

Tammy Ferguson – SV Emergency Certified

Patrick McHenry – SV Emergency Certified

Mark Rosenkranz – IU Emergency Certified

Director Puerta, seconded by Director Eichfeld moved to approve Education Items 1-4.

Vote: 6-yes, 0-no, 2-absent (Miller and Sivak with prior notice)

C. Facilities

1. Approve the attached Change Order No. 2 which is a credit for

unused material allowance.

Director Eichfeld, seconded by Director Puerta moved to approve Facilities Item 1.

Vote: 6-yes, 0-no, 2-absent (Miller and Sivak with prior notice)

D. Finance

No Reports or Recommendations

E. Community Outreach

The next meeting of the Saucon Valley Partnership is scheduled for

November 8, 2017, at 7 pm at Lower Saucon Township.

October 10, 2017

F. Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School – Jack Dowling and Bryan Eichfeld

G. Colonial Intermediate Unit – Sandra Miller

H. PSBA – Mark Sivak and Sandra Miller

A. Results from PSBA elections

I. Hellertown/Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce – Jack Dowling

J. Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovation – Sandra Miller

K. Northampton Community College – Susan Baxter

L. New Business

M. Old Business

XIII. Citizen’s Inquiries and Comments – Visitors should state their name and address.

XIV. Announcements

Future Meetings ~

October 24, 2017 – 7 pm – Business Meeting – Audion

November 14, 2017 – 7 pm – Business Meeting – Audion

December 5, 2017 – 7 pm – Reorganization & Business Meeting – Audion

XV. Motion to Adjourn Meeting

Director Eichfeld, seconded by Director Baxter moved to adjourn the meeting.

Vote: 6-yes, 0-no, 2-absent (Miller & Sivak with prior notice) 8:42PM

ATTEST: ____________________________ ___________________________

Secretary President

SAUCON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUSINESS OFFICE

BUDGETARY TRANSFER FORM2017-2018

Date: 11/14/17

ACCOUNT # IN OUT ACCOUNT TITLE REASON FOR TRANSFER

1 TO 10-1110-610-000-20-000-270-000-0000 364.00 SUPPLIES - INDUSTRIAL ARTS 5-8 BALANCE ACCOUNT

FROM 10-1110-650-000-20-000-000-000-0000 364.00 SOFTWARE & LIC - REG PROGRAMS 5-8 TRANSFER OF FUNDS

2 TO 10-2120-810-000-10-000-000-000-0000 15.00 DUES & FEES - GUIDANCE K-4 BALANCE ACCOUNT

FROM 10-2120-640-000-10-000-000-000-0000 15.00 BOOKS & PERIODICALS - GUIDANCE K-4 TRANSFER OF FUNDS

3 TO 10-2120-635-000-10-000-000-000-0000 33.25 MEALS & REFRESHMENTS - GUIDANCE K-4 BALANCE ACCOUNT

FROM 10-2120-610-000-10-000-000-000-0000 33.25 SUPPLIES - GUIDANCE K-4 TRANSFER OF FUNDS

4 TO 10-2120-635-000-20-000-000-000-0000 33.25 MEALS & REFRESHMENTS - GUIDANCE 5-8 BALANCE ACCOUNT

FROM 10-2120-610-000-20-000-000-000-0000 33.25 SUPPLIES - GUIDANCE 5-8 TRANSFER OF FUNDS

5 TO 10-2120-635-000-30-000-000-000-0000 33.26 MEALS & REFRESHMENTS - GUIDANCE 9-12 BALANCE ACCOUNT


6 TO 10-2360-324-000-00-000-000-000-0000 350.00 EMP TRAINING - SUPER OFC BALANCE ACCOUNT

FROM 10-2360-580-000-00-000-000-000-0000 350.00 TRAVEL - SUPER OFC TRANSFER OF FUNDS

7 TO 10-1110-640-000-20-000-000-000-0000 521.00 BOOKS & PERIODICALS - REG PROGRAMS 5-8 BALANCE ACCOUNT

FROM 10-2380-634-000-20-000-000-000-0000 521.00 STUDENT SNACKS - PRINC OFC 5-8 TRANSFER OF FUNDS


FROM 10-2380-752-000-30-000-000-000-0000 2200.00 NEW EQUIPMENT - PRINC OFC 9-12 TRANSFER OF FUNDS

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ACTIVITIES FUND BALANCE $ 46,288.16 INCOME $ 14,298.40 EXPENSES $ 10,441.40 BALANCE $ 50,145.16

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SUMMARY OF SVHS PROGRAM OF STUDIES PROPOSED CHANGES

Math

Business Communication Accounting I & II Accounting I & II Accounting I & II

Business Law Coding Business Application Business Application

Entrepreneurship Web Design Business Communication Business Communication

Principles of 21st Century Business Public Speaking Business Law Business Law

Journalism 1 & 2 French – All Levels Coding Coding

Public Speaking German – All Levels Financial Management Financial Management

Yearbook Publications & Technology Spanish – All Levels Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Independent Living AP Calculus AB & BC Investing Investing

Nutrition AP Statistics Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship

Young Child I & II Honors Pre-Calculus w/ Trig Principals of 21st Century Business Principals of 21st Century Business

French – All Levels Probability & Statistics Sports Entertainment Marketing Sports Entertainment Marketing

German – All Levels AP Biology Web Design Web Design

Spanish – All Levels AP Computer Science Principles Journalism 1 & 2 Journalism 1 & 2

AP Calculus AB & BC AP Physics C Public Speaking Public Speaking

AP Statistics Astrophysics Yearbook Publications & Technology I, II & III Yearbook Publications & Technology

Honors Precalculus w/ Trig Bioethics French – All Levels French – All Levels

Probability & Statistics Ecology German – All Levels German – All Levels

AP Biology Honors Advanced Chemistry Spanish – All Levels Spanish – All Levels

AP Physics C Human Anatomy AP Calculus AB & BC AP Calculus AB & BC

Fundamentals of Human Performance Intro to Microbiology Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Pre-Calculus

Honors Advanced Chemistry CADD I & II Math Problem Solving Math Problem Solving

Human Anatomy Home Maintenance & Material Technology Probability & Statistics Probability & Statistics

Intro to Microbiology PLTW Foundation Courses AP Statistics AP Statistics

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Contemporary World Issues Video Production Psychology Psychology

Gender Studies Academy for Applied Engineering Sociology Sociology

History in Film Auto Collision Graphic Communications Graphic Communications

Intro to Anthropology Automotive Technician Home Maintenance & Material Technology Home Maintenance & Material Technology

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Proposed New Courses: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT: SHORTS!: (0.5 credits) This course invites students to read diverse short fictional and non- fictional prose to analyze profound critical concepts relative to the evolution of

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our society. Students will research literary criticisms, present findings, and discuss literary trends. Short writings will offer students a number of opportunities to exercise reading, critical thinking, and writing skills and will encourage in-depth discussions about the diversity of the author’s experience, purpose, character development, and thematic intent. NOTE: Shorts! is an elective taken in addition to the required 4 English credits.

WINNERS: (0.5 credits) This course exposes students to the literature of Nobel Prize winners who have made “outstanding contributions in literature” since 1901. Students will investigate selections from the international collection and scrutinize skills that help these writers appeal to our collective appreciation of noteworthy literature. Students will employ critical thinking skills to synthesize research and investigative analysis into creative writing of their own.

CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE: (0.5 credits) Students will read a variety of high interest genres from the past 15 years, including but not limited to some best-selling fiction and nonfiction. Choices may include graphic novels, comic books, novels, biographies, memoirs, and short stories. Students may view media clips that pertain to the theme of the works they explore. There will be an emphasis on student choice, focusing on current topics such as identity, war, culture, and social perceptions. DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE: (0.5 credits) This course would be a quarter elective. Students would be able to take this course as a supplement to their 4 English credits. The course would focus on dystopian literature, a genre that is popular at the moment and may engage students to continue studying literary texts. Students would study a variety of dystopian texts, these texts would be in the form of short stories, novels, and movies. Students would also analyze the current fascination with dystopian literature. ENGLISH 9: (1.0 credits) English 9 is a required semester-long course for all students entering high school. In this course, students will develop writing skills and utilize the writing process to produce narrative, informational, and argumentative pieces. In addition, students will read a variety of fiction and nonfiction to develop their analytical reading skills and use this analysis to strengthen their own writing pieces. Additionally, vocabulary and grammar lessons will be integrated throughout the semester to improve student literacy.

ESSENTIAL LITERATURE: (1.0 credits) Essential Literature is a course that students will take as juniors or seniors in order to meet their required English graduation credits. In this course, students will study American, British, world, and nonfiction literature, which will allow them to make connections across cultures and time periods. Students will participate in a wide range of learning experiences including literary analysis, an introduction to literary theory, research projects, oral presentations, and group work. PERSPECTIVES THROUGH LITERATURE: (0.5 credits) Perspectives Through Literature is a quarter-long elective course where students will read literature by a variety of authors to evaluate diverse topics. Students will develop critical thinking skills by identifying and analyzing dominant narratives in literature as compared to voices of diverse authors. Students will participate in a variety of learning experiences including, but not limited to: individual journaling, literary analysis, academic research projects, oral presentations, and group work. SAT VERBAL PREP COURSE: (0.5 credits) Students will review the basic verbal skills assessed on the SAT test, and learn test-taking strategies specific to the exam. They will take practice tests with complete multiple-choice assessments, essay prompts, and study resources. Instruction, followed by collaborative, guided, and independent practice, will provide the foundation for the course.

MATH DEPARTMENT: COLLEGE MATHEMATICS (NCC): (1.0 credits) Students will complete mathematics coursework to prepare for the transition from SVSD to college. Students will use both real and complex numbers to explore the following topics: solving linear, polynomial, absolute value, and radical equations; inequalities;

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graphing functions; problem solving; solving systems of linear equations; operations using and simplifying exponents; factoring polynomials; and simplifying rational and radical expressions. Successful completion of the course and a score of 73% on the final will satisfy the 1 credit for College Readiness at Northampton Area Community College. SAT MATH PREP COURSE: (0.5 credits) Students will review the basic math skills assessed on the SAT test and learn test-taking strategies specific to the exam. They will take practice tests with complete multiple-choice assessments, essay prompts, and study resources. Instruction, followed by collaborative, guided, and independent practice, will provide the foundation for the course. SOCIAL STUDIES: Advanced Placement Psychology: (2.0 credits) The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. Students will be encouraged to take the AP Psychology exam in the Spring.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: LIFEGUARDING: (0.5 credits) The primary purpose of the lifeguarding course is to learn the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Students will complete the American Red Cross lifeguarding course and will test to become a certified Lifeguard at the end of the course. TEAM SPORTS 2:(0.5 credits) Team Sports II is offered to students as an elective course if they have taken Team Sports I as a prerequisite and fulfilled their graduation requirement in Physical Education. Team Sports II will focus on Sport Education, which is a cross-curricular model in which students learn to lead, communicate with their peers, apply fitness and skill components, and evaluate team data while becoming further educated in sport business and administration. Students will build teams in which each student has a particular role in their group throughout the semester. As sport activities and games progress, students will research the nation they are representing, promote their teams through video and other media, collect statistical data on each player and team, and publish news releases and game updates. Students will learn the sport business in depth while exploring career options and opportunities in some of the biggest businesses in the country. FITNESS and LIFETIME ACTIVITIES 2:(0.5 credits) Fitness and Lifetime Activities II (FLA2) will focus on expanding the fitness principles and human performance, which is a cross-curricular connection to the Human Performance course offered in the Science Department. Students will review anatomy and physiology of exercise and nutrition, learn new concepts in kinesiology, set goals, create plans, and perform exercises that aim to reach their goals. Students will create exercise routines and informational media to be able to expand their knowledge and understanding of these skills to help others with various needs. Students will also learn about the fitness industry and business in depth while exploring career options and opportunities in some of the biggest businesses in the country.

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SUMMARY OF SVHS HANDBOOK PROPOSED CHANGES

Unexcused Absences: Any student under the age of 17 who has three (3) unexcused absences in a school year will also be referred to Northampton County Truancy Prevention Program and may appear before a truancy officer for an informal hearing. Any subsequent unexcused absences will result in the creation of a school attendance improvement plan and the issuance of a truancy citation through the local magistrate. All students will receive disciplinary action for the first 3 unexcused absences in a school year. The creation of a SAIP (School Attendance Improvement Plan) will occur and a SAIC (School Attendance Improvement Conference) will be required DRESS CODE AND GROOMING 1. Undergarments are not to be worn as outer garments. 2. Cleavage, bare midriffs or exposed buttocks (top or bottom) must be covered. 3. Pants, shorts and skirts must cover the buttocks and underwear. 4. Articles of clothing or tattoos bearing inappropriate slogans, pictures or messages relating to but not limited to alcohol, tobacco,

drugs, violence, or sex are not allowed within the school. Slogans with inappropriate double meanings are not allowed. Tattoos violating this rule must remain covered at all times.

5. Any jeans/pants/skirts/ dresses that have holes or are torn above the mid‐thigh revealing skin is inappropriate and will have to be covered or changed.

6. Excessive body jewelry can pose a hazard to you and to others, and therefore, may not be worn while participating in physical education classes or other activities as determined by the school administration.

7. Students may not wear destructive clothing, jewelry, footwear, or other apparel that may cause damage to school property, or pose a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the school community. Heavy gauge chains or choke collars may not be worn at any time.

8. Footwear must be worn at all times and must be appropriate to the situation. Teachers have discretion for classroom situations such as Chemistry Lab and Ecology or any other classroom experience.

9. All bags including backpacks and purses (large or small) are not to be carried throughout the building. They MUST be stored in lockers. A clutch bag the size of a small pencil case may be carried but may not contain shoulder straps. Exceptions will be made for medical reasons.

10. Styles of dress and appearance, which infringe upon the rights of others and which are not mentioned in these guidelines will be dealt with on an individual basis by the administration.

11. Adornments, which are decorations to clothing that are obscene, offensive, or degrading – such as symbols, designs, suggestive language, and references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco and violence may not be worn on school property.

12. Hats, caps, bandanas or other head coverings that distract from instruction are not to be worn in the building and should be removed upon entry. Hats or other head coverings worn for cultural, ethnic, religious, health or other reasons shall be considered exempt from this rule. It is kindly requested that the parent/guardian and/or the student share the purpose for head covering so that the staff may be appropriately sensitive and supportive of all students within the larger school environment.

13. In addition to the aforementioned criteria, the administration reserves the right to make decisions regarding the decency of student dress.

If inappropriate clothing is worn, the student will be removed from the normal school routine until appropriate clothing is acquired or brought to school by the parent. The student will be assigned to an In‐School Suspension room until proper clothing is acquired. Any student who repeatedly violates the dress code will be referred to the office and will be assigned the appropriate disciplinary consequences. If dress code violations continue, the actions will be considered insubordination.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES The board prohibits the use of any electronic devices by any High School student during instructional times during the school day (from 7:35am‐2:19pm) Students may use electronic devices during instructional times for instructional purposes if, and only if, they have the prior permission of the teacher and/or building administrator to do so. HATE SPEECH Students are expected to demonstrate respect for all members and guests of the SVSD community. Any student exhibiting behavior that infringes through actions, language or symbols which is prejudicial or discriminatory against individuals or groups by reason of their race, color, religious creed, ancestry, handicap, disability, gender, sexual orientation or national origin ( any “protected classes”) will be disciplined according to the SVSD Code of Conduct.. Certain specific words that have been designated by the school (Words We Will Not Accept) follow that procedure first.

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HEADPHONES Students may wear one headphone/earbud while in the hallways and lunchroom during the school day. On an individual basis, teachers may permit the use of headphones as it pertains to the course of study (e.g., foreign language audio lesson, etc.), but only in the classroom setting with permission. PLAGIARISM, CHEATING, FORGERY, ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Forgery is the act of intentionally representing one’s own work as another’s. Plagiarism/Cheating is the act of presenting, either intentionally or unintentionally, another person’s work as one’s own. Academic dishonesty occurs when students obtain or assist others in obtaining credit for work which is not their own.

Code of Conduct Discipline Philosophy In order to maintain a positive learning environment, the SVSD has an obligation to provide fair and consistent guidelines for handling inappropriate behavior, while recognizing the needs and rights of all parties involved, within confines of the law. Discipline in the secondary school is designed to help students learn how to behave and function as good citizens within the larger school environment. Discipline is not just about consequences, but also about teaching and learning. Teaching students to respect the rights of others is critical to maintaining a disruption–free environment. We expect students to demonstrate respect for people, property, and an orderly school/classroom environment. We teach, model, and encourage appropriate conduct. School rules govern student conduct on school property, buses, and at all school‐sponsored events or while representing Saucon Valley School District. Code of Conduct Our secondary schools can better ensure disruption‐free learning environments by employing preventative and proactive approaches to student misbehavior. As classroom managers, teachers will establish classroom rules and make decisions concerning appropriate discipline of students in class. Additionally, all secondary school staff members have responsibility to enforce school rules in common areas such as the halls, lavatories, cafeteria, etc. The administration will work with teachers, parents, guardians and students to help students understand and comply with school rules. Parent and guardian support and cooperation is important in that it helps students to see adults as working partners in this process. For the protection and safety of all students, please know that video and audio recording devices may be utilized on school buses and throughout the high school building. Behavior and communication of students, while riding school buses, may be used for purposes of student discipline under provisions of the District’s Bus Transportation Policy, Student Discipline Code, and the Public School Code. The following list has been compiled to provide parents/guardians and students with examples of inappropriate school conduct and possible disciplinary options. This list is not all‐inclusive. Please be advised that certain offenses require disciplinary action according to district policy and state law. Statement of Purpose: The purpose of the Student Discipline Code is to provide consistent, reasonable, fair and equitable treatment for all parties involved in discipline matters. A discipline policy is a vital ingredient of an educational system and should do the following:

1. Foster responsible behavior and self‐discipline 2. Ensure the rights and personal dignity of others 3. Promote cooperation between the home, school, and community 4. Define minor and major offenses 5. Provide appropriate disciplinary options 6. Protect and maintain public and private property 7. Comply with federal, state, and local laws

This code governs all behavior in school, on school property (including school buses), to and from school, and at school activities. Violations of the code will be referred to administration. A referral/log entry will be completed for all disciplinary referrals. It is to be noted that the penalties listed below are guidelines for discipline; the administrators retain the discretion to apply another penalty if the situation warrants it. The following disciplinary consequences will be applied but are not limited to After‐School‐Detention, In‐School Suspension, Out‐of‐School Suspension, or Expulsion.

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After‐School Detention (Det):

After‐school detentions will be held from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Students must not be late but if so must have a written pass. Transportation home will not be available.

Students may be given a minimum of 24 hours notice so that alternate transportation arrangements can be made.

If a student is absent on the day of an assigned detention, the detention is to be served on the first day of the student's return to school.

Student detentions will NOT be excused for work‐related reasons unless the employer contacts the high school 24 hours in advance for emergency reasons only.

Doctor’s notes are the only exception for a student to miss detention. The detention will be rescheduled for the following school day upon receipt of the note.

Being on an athletic team or in a school activity is not a valid excuse. Students are required to bring school work with them to be completed during detention time.

If school work is not brought to detention then remedial work may be assigned and must be completed fully in order for the detention to be considered fulfilled.

In‐School Suspension (ISS):

An ISS is a consequence that allows the student to remain in school under the supervision of professional staff.

ISS forbids the student from participating in any school activity or sporting event on that same day.

ISS is held from 7:35am to 2:25pm in a structured environment away from the student population.

A student who serves an ISS must leave school property by 2:25pm and may not return that day.

Any work assigned in ISS is expected to be completed during the assigned suspension. If the student chooses not to complete the work, the teacher may apply a grade of zero at his/her discretion.

Any student who chooses to leave ISS without permission may be assigned additional days of suspension.

Out‐of‐School Suspension (OSS):

An OSS precludes the student from participating in any school activity for the duration of the suspension.

In addition, the student cannot be on school property for the duration of the suspension and will be cited for trespassing if he/she violates this. During the suspension, parents/guardians may request of the Main Office or school counselor that assignments be put together for their student, and those assignments can be picked up by the parents/guardians in the Main Office between 2:30pm and 3:30pm.

Out‐of‐school suspension automatically results in a loss of driving privileges for a school quarter every time that an out‐of‐school suspension is assigned to the student.

Fines and costs may be levied for offenses such as truancy, tobacco related offenses, vandalism, fighting, or acting in a manner that might require the school to contact the law enforcement authorities.

DISCIPLINE LEVELS OF BEHAVIOR

Level I: Description of Behavior: These are student misbehaviors that impede orderly classroom procedures or interfere with the orderly operation of the school and/or school‐sponsored activities.

Level II: Description of Behavior: This type of misconduct is more frequent or more serious in nature and tends to disrupt the learning climate of the school.

Level III: Description of Behavior: This misconduct involves acts that result in violence or damage to another person/persons or property or that pose a threat to the safety of others in the school. Infractions include a continuation of Level I and/or Level II violations, which have failed to be curtailed through previous consequences. These acts often are criminal and/or are so serious that they always require administrative action that results in the suspension of the student from the school, intervention of law enforcement authorities, and possible expulsion by the Board of School Directors.

Level IV: Description of Behavior: This misconduct is illegal. These acts are criminal and/or are so serious that they always require administrative action that results in suspension. Infractions include a continuation of Level I and/or Level II violations, which have failed to be curtailed through previous consequences. Intervention of law enforcement authorities is possible expulsion by the Board of School Directors.

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Level One Definitions

Failure to Follow Pass Procedures

Failure to obtain a pass from a faculty or staff member to go to desired location; being in the hallway without a pass; failure to see a teacher who provides you with a pass (e.g. labs & tutoring); leaving the cafeteria without prior permission.

Enforcement: 1st Offense: Warning 2nd Offense: Warning 3rd Offense: Detention ‐ 1HR

Dress Guidelines/ Disruptive Attire

If inappropriate clothing is worn, the student will be removed from the normal school routine until appropriate clothing is acquired or brought to school by the parent. Student will be assigned to In‐School Suspension room until proper clothing is acquired. Any student who repeatedly violates the dress code will be referred to the office and will be assigned the appropriate disciplinary consequences. If it continues the action will be considered insubordination.

Enforcement:

1st Offense: Warning 2nd Offense: Detention – 1 HR 3rd Offense: Detention – 1 HR

Harmful Lying

Enforcement: 1st Offense: Warning 2nd Offense: Detention ‐ 1 HR 3rd Offense: Detention ‐ 2 HR

Other Minor Misbehavior

Misbehaviors that cause disruption or are off‐task during the school day. Examples include, but are not limited to, making loud noises, unmitigated sleeping, being inattentive, publicly displaying affection, unauthorized parking, library misconduct, class misconduct, food outside cafeteria.

Enforcement 1st Offense: Warning 2nd Offense: Detention – 1 HR 3rd Offense: Detention – 1 HR

Violation of Electronic Device

Use of any electronic device (including headphones/ear buds/ cell phones, etc.) in areas of the high school building other than halls or lunch or otherwise allowed by staff.


Minor Tech Violations

The unauthorized use of computer and/ or Electronic Communications Systems equipment in instructional areas from 7:30 a.m. – 2:19 p.m. (including after school detention and 4 HR after school detention; abuse of computer equipment; revealing personal account & password information to others).

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Unexcused Lateness To Class

Failure to report to class by the time the classroom bell rings.


Level Two Definitions

Peer to Peer Misconduct

Peer to Peer Misconduct shall mean unwelcome and intentional electronic (including but not limited to social networking sites), verbal, written or physical acts or series of acts directed at a student by another student that takes place in the school setting.

Enforcement: 1st Offense: Detention – 1 HR 2nd Offense: Detention – 2 HR 3rd Offense: 4 HR Detention

Bus Problem Infraction of the bus rules (delineated in the student handbook in the section entitled “Bus Information”) and/or other infractions outlined in the discipline code.

Enforcement:

1st Offense: Detention – 1 HR 2nd Offense: Detention – 2 HR

Bus transportation privileges maybe revoked 3rd Offense: Detention – 4 HR

Bus transportation privileges maybe revoked

Cutting Class Failure to report to an assigned class. Teachers do not have the authority to allow students to miss other teachers’ classes except for the pre‐approved activities or field trips. All students must secure permission from their classroom teacher before missing any part of that teacher’s class.

Enforcement: 1st Offense: Detention – 1 HR 2nd Offense: Detention – 2 HR 3rd Offense: Detention – 4 HR

Refusing or Cutting After ‐ School Detention

Failure to report to an assigned detention by its official start time (2:30 pm).

Enforcement: 1st Offense: One additional detention, for a total of two ‐ 1 HR 2nd Offense: Detention – 2 HR plus original 3rd Offense: Detention – 4 HR plus original

Refusing or Cutting 4 HR Detention

Failure to attend an assigned 4 HR detention (cut, dismissal for inappropriate behavior, and/or no work).

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Enforcement: 1st Offense: 1‐ ISS 2nd Offense: 2 ‐ ISS 3rd Offense: OSS

Unexcused Lateness to School

Failure to report to block 1 by the time the 7:35 a.m. bell rings. All students who arrive after the block 1 bell has rung MUST report to the attendance office to sign in.

Enforcement:

5 times: Parent / Guardian Notified 10 times: Parent / Guardian Notified; Warning letter 15 times: 1HR detention – Parent / Guardian Notified; Driving privileges will be suspended for 2 weeks. 20 times: 1HR detention – Parent / Guardian Notified; Driving privileges will be suspended for 2 weeks. 25 times: 2 HR detention = Parent / Guardian Notified; Warning letter; Driving and parking privileges will be suspended for

2 weeks. 30 times: 2 – 4HR detentions – Parent / Guardian Notified; Driving and parking privileges will be suspended for 2 weeks. 35 times or more: 3 – 4 HR detentions – Parent / Guardian Notified; Driving and parking privileges will be suspended for 2

weeks.

Foul & Obscene Language

Conversational use of foul and obscene language. (Excluding Racial/Ethnic/Protected Class Language which is a Level III)

Enforcement: 1st Offense: 1 Detention – 1 HR 2nd Offense: Detention – 2 HR 3rd Offense: 4HR Detention

Insubordination Failure to promptly follow a staff member’s directive or doing so with defiance or disrespect.

Enforcement: 1st Offense: Detention – 1 HR 2nd Offense: Detention – 2 HR 3rd Offense: Detention ‐ 4HR

Leaving School Leaving school grounds without permission before the end of the student’s school day.

Enforcement: 1st Offense: Detention – 1 HR 2nd Offense: Detention – 2 HR 3rd Offense: Detention ‐ 4HR

Level 1 Unmodified Misbehavior

Continuation of any Level 1 misbehavior previously addressed by a teacher or administrator.

Enforcement: Depends of the severity of the infraction, detentions, 2 HR/4 HR detentions or suspensions may be assigned.

Minor Verbal Altercation

Verbal conflict by two or more parties.

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Enforcement: 1st Offense: Detention ‐ 2 HR 2nd Offense: Detention ‐ 4 HR 3rd Offense: ISS – 1 DAY

Other More Serious Misbehavior

Misbehaviors that substantially disrupt the school environment within the classroom or without. Examples include, but are not limited to, cafeteria problems, disruption during a scheduled assembly or field trip, (etc.).

Enforcement: Depends on the severity of the infraction, detentions, suspensions may be assigned.

Vehicle Code Violation

Infraction of any of the rules delineated in the student handbook in the section entitled “Automobile Policy”.

Enforcement: Responses depend of the severity of the infraction. Detention or suspensions may be assigned. Revocation of parking

privileges may apply. Possible police notification

Violation of Computer Use and/or Acceptable Use Policy

Infraction of any of the computer, internet or laptop rules delineated in the School Board’s Acceptable Use Policy.

Enforcement:

Responses depend on the severity of the infraction. Detentions, suspensions, or iPad take‐home privileges revocation may be assigned.

Access to the internet, and/or the school network may also be denied for certain periods of time. Possible police notification

Level Three Definitions Note: Depending of severity, these consequences may accelerate and may include police notification. Academic Honesty Violation & Forgery, Cheating

Forgery is the act of intentionally representing one’s own work as another’s. Plagiarism/Cheating is the act of presenting, either intentionally or with disregard, another person’s work as one’s own or sharing

one’s work with another. Academic dishonesty occurs when students obtain or assist others in obtaining credit for work which is not their own.

Enforcement:

1st Offense: No credit given for document presented, 4 HR detention, 3 day Suspension from activities. 2nd Offense: Two 4 HR detentions; no credit given for document presented & 5 day suspension from activities. 3rd Offense: Student receives a failing grade for the course (WF). Student is suspended for 1 – 3 days and receives

concurrent 10 day suspension from all extracurricular activities. Parent / Guardian are contacted to schedule a conference.

Students who reach the second offense during their senior year will not be eligible for internal senior awards.

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Truancy

A student is truant if he/she incurs three (3) or more unexcused absences in a current school year. A student is habitually truant if he/she incurs six (6) or more unexcused absences in a current school year.

Unexcused absences occur when: 1) a student is absent without valid reason, 2) a student is habitually tardy, 3) a written note with valid excuse is not received by the school within three days of the student’s return, 4) a doctor/judicial agency note is not provided and the student’s absences total 6 or more school days, and 5) a student is absent due to a trip NOT approved in advance by the principal/assistant principal.

The school will notify parents/guardians within 10 days of a student’s third unexcused absence that the student is truant.

Enforcement:

A School Attendance Improvement meeting will be offered if the student continues to accumulate unexcused absences. The outcome of the meeting will be to develop and document a School Attendance Improvement Plan.

In cases of habitual truancy (six or more unexcused absences) the school may refer the student to a school or community based truancy prevention program, refer to the county children and youth services, or file a truancy citation against parents/guardians with the Office of the District Magistrate.

Penalties for truancy include: 1) $300 fine plus court costs for the first offense, 2) $500 fine plus court costs for the second offense, and 3) $750 fine plus court costs for the third offense. The Magisterial Judge may also assign Community Service or approve the student’s participation in a program designed to improve attendance. The Court may also suspend the sentence if the student attends school in accordance with the court’s plan.

Fighting Intentional physical contact by two or more parties.

Enforcement:

1st Offense 3‐5 days of OSS 2nd Offense 4‐10 days of OSS Police notification possible at any time Possible expulsion

Verbal Assault Aggressive use of words to attack a student or staff member in order to demean, belittle, incite, anger, or otherwise provoke.

Enforcement: 1 ‐ 2 days of OSS

Police Notification possible at any time

Possession, Sale, or Use of Tobacco

Possession of tobacco or smoking paraphernalia in or on school property.

Enforcement: Two 4 HR detentions Police Notification Possible $50.00 fine or smoking cessation class

All Other Forms of Harassment / Intimidation

All other verbal, written, graphic or physical conduct when such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it affects an individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity or creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment, or has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic performance. Otherwise adversely affects an individual’s learning opportunities.

Enforcement:

1st Offense: 1 – 2 day OSS 2nd Offense: 5 day OSS 3rd Offense: 10 day OSS & possible expulsion Police Notification at any time

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Conduct that Presents Danger to the Health and Welfare of Others

Examples may include attendance at school with a known communicable disease, leading a riot or inciting others to violence. (arson, indecent exposure, extortion, serious vandalism, etc. )

Enforcement: Varies, depending on severity Police Notification

Level II Unmodified Misbehavior

Continuation of any Level Two misbehavior previously addressed by a teacher or administrator.

Enforcement: 1st Offense: 3 day OSS 2nd Offense: 5 day OSS 3rd Offense: 10 day OSS

Racial / Ethnic / and or Protected Class Intimidation

Malicious intention toward the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity of another individual or group of individuals.

Enforcement:

1st Offense: 3 day OSS 2nd Offense: 5 day OSS 3rd Offense: 10 day OSS Possible Police Notification at any time

Reckless Endangerment

Any act that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person.

Enforcement:

1st Offense: 3 day OSS 2nd Offense: 5 day OSS 3rd Offense: 10 day OSS Possible Police Notification

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that tends to create a hostile or offensive environment.

Enforcement:

1st Offense: 3 day OSS 2nd Offense: 5 day OSS 3rd Offense: 10 day OSS Police Notification

Terroristic Threats Excluding Bomb Threat

Committing an act for the purpose of terrorizing another or of causing panic or fear.

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Enforcement:

1st Offense: 1‐3 day OSS 2nd Offense: 5 day OSS 3rd Offense: 10 day OSS Police Notification

Theft The removal of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it OR the knowing receipt of personal property gained with the above intent.

Enforcement:

1st Offense: 1‐3 day OSS 2nd Offense: 5 day OSS 3rd Offense: 10 day OSS Police Notification Return of Property

Threatening School Official or Student

Any form of expression that conveys the intent to cause bodily harm to an individual or his / her family during school hours and on school property.

Enforcement:


Trespassing Unlawful entry by a person into private property or area within the building without permission; or being on school property while on OSS.

Enforcement:


Vandalism Doing damage to school property.

Enforcement:


Advanced Technology Infractions

Circumventing the network firewall or network filtering and interfering with the operation of the computers, the network or the school’s Internet connection. Attempting to acquire materials that include but not limited to libelous, obscene, pornographic, promote the use of violence, contain personally embarrassing private information unrelated to any proper educational or public purpose, contain defamatory or untrue statements damaging the reputation of any student or staff member, or contain abusive or prejudicial content. Use of a media device (cell phone, etc.) to record a student or teacher without prior consent. Participate in the acquisition, creation or distribution of but not limited to advertising, computer “worms” or “Viruses”, “chain‐letters”, “spam” or other messages/files which could cause congestion, interference or failure of the system or any computing equipment, whether attached to the system or not. Creating, viewing, storing or transferring materials that include but are not limited to libelous, obscene, pornographic, promote the use of violence, contain personally embarrassing private information unrelated to any proper educational or public purpose, contain defamatory or untrue statements damaging the reputation of any student or staff member, or contain abusive or prejudicial content.

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Enforcement:

1st Offense: 1‐3 day OSS 2nd Offense: 5 day OSS 3rd Offense: 10 day OSS Depending of severity these consequences may accelerate.

Level Four Definitions

Bomb Threat A threat, usually verbal or written, to detonate an explosive or incendiary device to cause property damage, death, or injuries, whether or not such a device actually exists.

Enforcement:

Any combination of: 10 day OSS Referral for expulsion Police Notification at any time

Possession of a Weapon

Anything readily capable of lethal use and possessed under circumstances not manifestly appropriate for lawful uses which it may have.

Enforcement:

Any combination of: 10 day OSS Referral for expulsion Police notification at any time

Possession / Use of a Controlled Substance or Lookalike

Possession or use of controlled substances in or on school property or at school‐sponsored events.

Enforcement:

Any combination of: 10 Day OSS Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Assessment / SAP Referral Possible referral for expulsion Police Notification at any time

Simple Assault Intentional physical contact of another person without retaliation.

Enforcement:

Any combinaton of: 10 day OSS Possible referral for expulsion Police notification at any time

Additional Disciplinary Guidelines

Whenever the behavior of a student is a violation of the criminal code, the police will be contacted.

Restitution must be made whenever property damage, vandalism or theft takes place.

The administration reserves the right to use discretion whenever there is a violation of the Code of Conduct. If a behavior or action is of an extreme nature, immediate long‐term suspension and/or expulsion may occur.

The entire Code of Conduct applies anywhere on the School District property (inside and outside the building). It also applies to all school activities (on or off school property). Examples include athletic events, field trips, proms, class trips, and dances.

All disciplinary action that results from end‐of‐the year violations of the Code of Conduct must be served before final exams are taken.

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Senior students must complete all detentions, including 2‐hour after‐school detentions, prior to obligation day. Any outstanding detention will be considered an obligation owed.

Suspended students may not be on school grounds at any time during their suspension. This includes before and after‐school activities.

Hearing/Right of Appeal Informal Hearings

The building administration in charge of the school may suspend any student for disobedience or misconduct for a period of one (1) to ten (10) consecutive school days and shall report the suspension to the Superintendent as soon as possible. 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. The parents/guardians and Superintendent shall be notified immediately in writing when a student is suspended. When the suspension exceeds three (3) school days, the student and parent/guardian will 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) days of the suspension. When extraordinary circumstances involving the health and safety of the student or others in the school require immediate exclusion, the hearing may be delayed to such time as circumstances permit. Informal hearings under this provision shall be conducted by the building administration. Formal Hearings A formal hearing shall be required in all expulsion actions, unless both parties agree to mutually accept the terms of the expulsion prior to scheduling hearing. Title 22 Sec. 12.6, 12.8 The School Board requires each hearing shall be closed to the public unless the student and/or the parent/guardian requests a public hearing. A formal hearing shall not be unreasonably delayed. If it is not possible to hold a formal hearing within the suspension period, the student shall be placed in his/her normal class, after an informal hearing, unless it is determined that the student would constitute a threat to the health, safety, morals or welfare of others. Each suspended student involved in a formal hearing shall be restored to the regular educational program pending the outcome of the hearing except when, in the opinion of the Superintendent, the presence of the student in school poses a danger to the student or others in the school community. 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. Sufficient notice of the time and place of the hearing. 3. The hearing shall be private unless the student or parent/guardian requests a public hearing. 4. The right to representation by counsel. 5. Disclosure of the names of witnesses and copies of written statements or affidavits of witnesses. 6. The right to request such witnesses appear in person and answer questions or be cross‐examined. 7. The right to testify and present witnesses on the student's behalf. Appeals If the complainant or accused is not satisfied with the building principal’s decision, she/he may file a written appeal to the Assistant Superintendent.

BOARD POLICIES

218.1 Weapons

218.2 Terroristic Threats or Acts

219 Student Complaint Process

220 Student Expression and Posting of Materials

221 Dress and Grooming

222 Tobacco Use

224 Care of School Property

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226 Searches

227 Controlled Substances

228 Student Government

229 Student Fundraising

230 Public Performances by Students

231 Social Events and Class Trips

232 Student Involvement in Decision Making

233 Suspension and Expulsion

234 Pregnant Students

235 Student Rights and Surveys 237 Electronic Devices 238 Parental Rights and Access to Information 241 Early College Admission 242 Severe Allergies 246 School Wellness 247 Hazing 248 Unlawful Harassment 249 Bullying / Cyberbullying 250 Student Recruitment 251 Homeless Students

204 Attendance

204.1 Educational Tours and Trips

205 Postgraduate Students

206 Assignment within District

207 Withdrawal From School

209 Health Examinations and Screenings

209.1 Head Lice

210 Use of Medications

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210.1 Use / Possession of Asthma Inhalers

214 Class Rank

215 Promotion and Retention

215.1 Course Advancement

216.3 Education Records

217 Graduation Requirements

218 Student Discipline

October24,2017

To:SauconValleyBoardofEducation

From:SauconValleyFoundationforEducationalInnovation

Re:21stCenturyExcellenceGrantAwards

TheSVFEI’s21stCenturyExcellenceGrantProgramawardsfundsforinnovativeprojectswhichprepareandinspirecollege-andcareer-readygraduates.Successfulprojectsarealignedwiththedistrict’scurriculum,havethepotentialtobesustainedbytheSVFEIformultipleyears,andfallunderoneormoreofthefollowingareas:

•Science,Technology,EngineeringandMath(STEM)•CommunicationLiteracy•CollegeandCareerReadiness

Wearepleasedtoofferthisgrantforyouracceptance:

High School Literacy Week ($3,500) The High School will host author A.S. King to visit for a day. All high school students will benefit. This is the fourth year that the SVFEI will support High School Literacy Week. The grant is awarded to Amber Sams. Thankyouforyourconsideration.

Respectfully,

LindaMaygerSVFEIChairperson

October 25, 2017

To: Saucon Valley Board of Education

From: Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovation

Grants and Projects Committee

Jennifer Altemose, Chair

Re: Small Grant Awards

The Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovation is pleased to offer (5) small grants for your approval:

F17-001 Wireless EEG System ($1,598.00)

This grant is awarded to Jeremy Kittek in the high school. The request is for $1,598.00 and would affect all AP and Intro to Psychology students. Students will be able to conduct research, obtain data, and analyze the brain through a high resolution, multi-channel EEG system.

F17-002 Hispanic Art Traveling Exhibit ($1,474.85)

This grant is awarded to Theresa Andreucci in the high school. The award is partial in the amount of $1,474.85 and would affect the entire student body. The grant will fund a one week Hispanic Art Exhibit as well as activity materials which will promote cultural awareness and diversity in a life size exhibit displayed at the high school for the entire student learning community.

F17-003 Welcome to Saucon Book Project ($200.00)

This grant is awarded to Lara McCarthy, Emily Aragona-Young, Heidi Mullen and Vivian Demko in the elementary school. The award is partial in the amount of $200.00 and will affect the incoming kindergarten students as well as all other students. The funds would be used to purchase and create 5 photo books designed to welcome new students to Saucon Valley by highlighting various areas of the elementary school.

F17-004 Painted Rocks Project ($200.00)

This grant is awarded to Felicia Parish and Arianne Schnalzer in the elementary and middle schools. The award is for $200.00 and would affect all elementary and middle school art students. The students would collaborate across grade levels to bring attention to the importance of community within our district by designing rocks with words or images that promote peace, friendship and other school values.

F17-005 World Music-Eastern Scales ($980.00)

This grant is awarded to Lauren Sakasitz in the middle school. The award is partial in the amount of $980.00 and would affect all middle school music students. Two soprano and 2 alto xylophones will be purchased to enhance the world cultures music program.

These grants represent submissions made during our regular fall grant cycle. As in the past, we will also consider grant requests submitted outside of the regular fall grant cycle.

Respectfully,

Jennifer Altemose Chair, Grants Committee Cc: David Bonenberger, Business Office Kathleen Dettmar, Treasurer, Saucon Valley Foundation

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Hellertown, Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

and

FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL

July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019

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Saucon Valley School District Board of Directors and Food Service Personnel

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Compensation Plan……………………………………………………………… 1

Article I – Classification of Employees……………………………………….. 1

Article II – Seniority……………………………………………………………... 1

Article III – New Employee…………………………………………………….. 2

Article IV – Management Prerogatives………………………………………. 2

Article V – Posting Vacancies………………………………………………… 2

Article VI – Wages and Salary Provision……………………………………. 3

Article VII – Employee Benefits………………………………………………. 3

Article VIII – Work Process……………………………………………………. 3

Appendix A – Part I – Employee Classifications……………………………. 4

Appendix B – Evaluation Procedure………………………………………….. 5

Appendix C – Full Time Employee Benefits – Five (5) Hours Per Day or More……………………………………………………………………. 6

Temporary Assignment………………………………………………………… 6

Healthcare Benefits…………………………………………………………….. 6

Excise Tax Language…………………………………………………………. 7

Spousal Coordination of Benefits……………………………………………. 8

Dental Insurance……………………………………………………………….. 8

Vision……………………………………………………………………………. 8

Life Insurance…………………………………………………………………... 8

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Income Protection………………………………………………………………. 8

Retirement Benefits…………………………………………………………….. 8

Sick Leave………………………………………………………………………. 9

On the Job Injury………………………………………………………………... 9

Death in Immediate Family……………………………………………………. 9

Paid Holidays…………………………………………………………………… 9

Personal Days…………………………………………………………………… 9

Inclement Weather………………………………………………………………. 10

Exhaustion of Accumulated Paid Leave Time ………………………………. 10

Appendix D – Part Time Employees………………………………………….. 11

Temporary Assignment…………………………………………………………. 11

Retirement Bonus……………………………………………………………….. 11

Sick Leave…………………………………………………………………………11

Paid Holidays…………………………………………………………………….. 11

Death in Immediate Family…………………………………………………….. 11

Personal Day……………………………………………………………………. 12

Inclement Weather………………………………………………………………. 12

Food Service Personnel………………………………………………………… 12

Exhaustion of Accumulated Paid Leave Time……………………………….. 12

Complaint Procedure – Non-Contract / Meet and Discuss Related Issues. 13

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COMPENSATION PLAN

This Compensation Plan shall retroactively begin July 1, 2017, and shall continue

in force and effect until June 30, 2019, or until such later date as the two parties meet

and discuss further modifications to this plan. .

ARTICLE I

CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES

For the term of this Compensation Plan, there shall be three classifications of Food Service Employees:

Crew Manager Cook

General Kitchen Help

ARTICLE II

SENIORITY

Seniority commences from the time a person is hired and working. Seniority is based on the years of continuous years of service in any/all of the three classifications as stated in Article I.

There shall be two Seniority Lists for Food Service employees:

(1) Full Time Employees – considered for benefits(Five (5) hours per day or more)

(2) Part Time Employees(Less than five (5) hours per day)

It is understood by the parties that if reduction in force becomes necessary, no part-time employee shall displace any full-time employee.

If a full-time employee is reduced to part-time status, they must have more seniority than the least senior part-time employee.

Accumulated seniority continues.

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ARTICLE III

NEW EMPLOYEE

All new employees will be employed at fifty cents ($.50) less per hour than the agreed upon rate for a total of ninety (90) consecutive calendar days. After the probationary period of ninety (90) consecutive calendar days, the employee shall receive current wages and any benefits allowed under Compensation Plan.

An employee who has worked in the Cafeteria Food Service Department as a substitute employee for 100 hours or more shall work a probationary period of forty- five (45) consecutive calendar days at fifty cents ($0.50) less per hour than the agreed upon rate.

If the probationary period extends into the summer recess, the probationary period will be suspended and resumed in August with the first work day for the Food Service Department and will continue until the ending probationary day. The probationary period shall not include time served under temporary, emergency or substitute appointments nor time while the employee is absent from work.

ARTICLE IV

MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVES

The management of the Board's premises and equipment and direction of the working forces, including the right to hire and suspend, to classify, assign, discipline and promote, to discharge or transfer for proper cause, to promulgate reasonable working rules, and to establish working schedules and conditions is a management prerogative.

The Board, or its designee (Director of Fiscal and Operations Management), with recommendations from the Food Service Coordinator, has the right to relieve employees from duty because of lack of work or for other legitimate reasons and the right to change, modify, or move any equipment, work assignment or type of service.

ARTICLE V

POSTING VACANCIES

All vacancies shall be posted for five (5) working days and cafeteria employees shall have the opportunity to apply for said vacancies. The Food Service Coordinator shall make a recommendation to the Director of Fiscal and Operations Management, however, the appointment will be approved by the Board, as it shall be determined in the best interest of the School District.

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In the event of short-term vacancies of a temporary nature, the Food Service Coordinator shall recommend to the Director of Fiscal and Operations Management to hire substitutes to perform the required duties without posting the vacancy.

ARTICLE VI

WAGES AND SALARY PROVISION

The parties agree that wages and salaries are accurately reflected in Appendix "A" attached to and made a part of this Compensation Plan and that the schedule of classifications, wages and salaries set forth in Appendix "A" shall be the schedule which shall remain in force for the period of this Compensation Plan. All employees of the food service department must submit their payroll sheet to the Crew Manager for verification and submission to the payroll department.

All paychecks, and/or information regarding salary, shall be enclosed in individual envelopes. Direct deposit of paychecks shall be required for all employees.

ARTICLE VII

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The parties agree that the employee benefits to be provided for under this Compensation Plan are accurately reflected in Appendix "B" attached to and made part of this Compensation Plan.

ARTICLE VIII

WORK PROCESS

The parties agree that no request for personal, vacation or days off will be made for the full week before Christmas, the first week of school, last full week of the school year, unless there is a medical emergency, medical condition, or verified emergency. Violation of this rule will be subject to immediate disciplinary action.

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APPENDIX A

PART I – EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS

2017-2018* 2018-2019*

Pay Rate:

Base Rate of Pay Crew Manager $21.86 $22.51Cook – (Elem & MS) $19.06 $19.63Cook (HS) $17.97 $18.51General Kitchen Help $16.75 $17.25

*3.0% increase each year Pay rates will be retroactive to July 1, 2017.

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APPENDIX “B”

EVALUATION PROCEDURE

Performance evaluations shall be conducted by the Food Service Coordinator in conjunction with the Crew Chief Manager.

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APPENDIX “C”

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - FIVE (5) HOURS PER DAY OR MORE

Temporary Assignment

Any full-time or part-time employee who is temporarily assigned by the Administration to substitute for another employee and perform the duties of a higher rated job classification shall be paid the higher rate of pay for the duration of the assignment.

Healthcare Benefits

1. The following healthcare benefits shall be effective for the term of the Plan. Modifications in benefits for subsequent years of the Plan shall occur in the spring of each remaining year of this Compensation Plan, and shall only occur following a meet and discuss meeting with representatives of the Food Service Personnel.

2. The monthly healthcare premium contributions by Food Service Employees for the 2017-2018 school year shall be as follows:

Single Coverage $60.00 Two Person Coverage $130.00 Family Coverage $155.00

3. The monthly healthcare premium contributions by Food Service Employees for the 2018-2019 school year shall be as follows:

Single Coverage $80.00 Two Person Coverage $150.00 Family Coverage $190.00

4. The following co-pays shall become effective as noted above:

PCP $20.00Specialist $40.00Urgent Care $50.00Emergency Room $75.00Retail Prescription Generic $10.00

Brand $25.00Brand Non-Formulary $50.00

Mail Order Prescription Generic $20.00Brand $50.00Brand Non-Formulary $100.00

Deductible Requirements SingleTwo Person $700.00 Family $700.00

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5. Excise Tax language.

During the term of this Plan, or at any time after its expiration date until such time as a new Plan is implemented, should the premium for any medical plan (in combination with the prescription plan and any Board-provided flexible spending accounts) offered pursuant to the Plan exceed the threshold amounts as stated in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (or any applicable federal or state legislation enacted hereinafter) so as to subject the medical plan or plans to excise taxes, taxes, or penalties as the result of the combined plans exceeding the thresholds, the issue will be addressed as follows:

a. The District shall notify the Food Service Employees that the health benefit plan or plans that are offered pursuant to the Plan will be subject or will likely be subject to the above-referenced tax or fee;

b. Employees who are enrolled in a health benefit plan or plans that are offered pursuant to this Plan that will be subject to the above-referenced tax or fee will be entitled to receive the richest plan offered by the District that would not be subject to the tax or the fee. Existing Employee premium share shall apply on the same basis as the premium share defined for those plans currently in place covered by this Plan.

c. If all of the health benefit plans offered by the District would be subject to the tax or the fee, the District shall notify the Food Service Employees that the health benefit plan or plans that are offered pursuant to this Plan will be subject to the above- referenced tax or fee and what it intends to do to eliminate the tax or fee;

d. The Food Service Employees will have up to 30 calendar days from the date of such notice to meet and discuss with the Board on addressing the issue of health benefit plan design changes or increased premium share;

e. If the Board elects to adopt any of the suggestions made by the Food Service Employees during this 30 day time period, that adoption shall become part of the Plan and will supersede any inconsistent provisions.

f. If the Board does not adopt any of the Food Service Employees’ suggestions within the 30 calendar day period referenced in subsection d., all Employees enrolled in the health benefit plan or plans subject to the tax or fee shall no longer be entitled to remain in the health benefit plan or plans that are subject to the tax or fee and would be entitled to receive the richest plan offered by the exchange/marketplace that would not be subject to the tax or fee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, existing Employee premium share shall apply on the same basis as the least rich eliminated health benefit plan.

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6. Spousal Coordination of Benefits

Effective July 28, 2015, for those new hires who are eligible for family coverage, spousal coverage shall be extended to an employee’s spouse only in the event the employee’s spouse’s employer does not provide healthcare insurance.

Dental Insurance – shall be the same as provided in Saucon Valley Education Association contract.

Vision – shall be the same as provided in Saucon Valley Education Association contract.

Life Insurance – Equal to annual salary rounded up to the nearest thousand, but not less than $10,000.00.

Income Protection

The Saucon Valley School District shall provide for each full-time employee an integrated income protection plan. This benefit shall provide for an income of sixty six and two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of the then current monthly income of said employee (up to a maximum of $750.00), and shall be integrated with any disability retirement or social security benefits the staff is receiving so that the Plan’s obligation is reduced by the level of such benefits and for health benefits (as defined elsewhere in this Plan), each for a period of two years in the instance of a disabling illness or for a period of five years in the instance of a work related accidental disabling injury. Benefits to begin at the end of the 30th consecutive day of sickness, or at the exhaustion of sick leave, whichever shall later occur.

Retirement Benefits

For full-time employees who have been employed in the school district for at least ten (10) years, unused accumulated sick leave will be recompensed at the rate of thirty dollars ($30.00) per day accumulated, upon retirement from employment within the Saucon Valley School District.

A retiring full-time employee who has worked a minimum of twenty (20) years of full time service for the District at retirement will receive from the District paid medical coverage for the employee only. The District will pay for individual medical insurance, not to include dental, vision or life insurance coverage, until the age of eligibility for medicare benefits or for a maximum of seven (7) years following the date of retirement, whichever is sooner. Payment to be made by the District for the term of this obligation shall be limited to the monthly premium rates in effect for the year in which the employee elects to retire.

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Sick Leave

Ten (10) days per year (cumulative). Use of four (4) or more consecutive days of sick leave will automatically require a certificate from a physician stating:

a. that the employee on sick leave has been examined;b. the nature of the illness or injury;c. that the employee is/was unfit to work;d. the probable date on which the employee may return to work.

On The Job Injury

If a full-time employee is off work due to injury on the job, medical insurance premiums will be paid by the District for a period of six (6) months after the expiration of sick leave. During this six (6) month period an employee does not earn vacation, sick leave, personal day, or holidays with pay. Medical insurance is identified as Health Insurance, and Prescription Drug Plan.

Death in Immediate Family

Absence for death in the immediate family or household shall be allowed up to 4 consecutive work days with one being the day of the funeral. Extension of days may be granted through request and approval of the Superintendent. Days used for death in family shall be compensated at full salary. Immediate family shall be defined as father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, husband, wife, parent-in-law, grandchild or near relative, who resides in the same household, or any person with whom the employee has made his home.

One day of absence to attend the funeral of a near relative shall be compensated at full salary. Near relative shall be defined as first cousin, grandfather, grandmother, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

Paid Holidays - Seven (7)

Good Friday, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day and Presidents Day. If school is in session on any of the paid holidays and such employees are required to work on those days, an equal day shall be given as compensatory time off as arranged with and approved by their supervisor.

Personal Days

Three (3) personal days per year. Such personal days may not be used in succession; however, one personal day may be taken on the day before or after a holiday with two weeks notice and approval by the Food Service Coordinator. Written request must be made to the immediate supervisor at least three (3) calendar days prior

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to such "Personal Day" except in case of emergency. The employee shall inform the supervisor regarding the reason for the emergency as soon as possible of the absence and the reason for such absence. The Food Service Coordinator will grant the Personal Day requested by the employee, except where the granting of such request will have a disruptive effect on the food service program for that day. At the end of the school year, if unused, personal day(s) shall accumulate as sick leave.

Inclement Weather

If school is cancelled because of inclement weather, the full-time food service employees will be paid for the regular hours that would have been worked, for example, if a regular work day is five (5) hours, the employee will receive five (5) hours pay to a maximum of four (4) days.

Exhaustion of Accumulated Paid Leave Time

When an employee’s accumulated paid leave time (sick, vacation, personal, as applicable) has been exhausted, the employee shall provide the District with a written note explaining the reason any additional unpaid time off is being requested. Additional time off, unpaid, shall be at the discretion of the District. Disciplinary action will occur in the event an employee takes additional time off without providing a written explanation.

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APPENDIX “D”

PART TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Temporary Assignment

Any part-time employee who is temporarily assigned by the Administration to substitute for another employee and perform the duties of a higher rated job classification shall be paid the higher rate of pay for the duration of the assignment.

Retirement Bonus

Employees who have been employed with the District for ten (10) years will receive $20.00 a day for unused sick days at retirement for the duration of the Plan.

Sick Leave

Five (5) days per year (cumulative). Use of four (4) or more consecutive days of sick leave will automatically require a certificate from a physician stating:

a. that the employee on sick leave has been examined;b. the nature of the illness or injury;c. that the employee is/was unfit to work;d. the probable date on which the employee may return to work.

Paid Holidays –

Two (2) - Thanksgiving Holiday and Christmas Day. If school is in session on any of the paid holidays and such employees are required to work on those days, an equal day shall be given as compensatory time off as arranged with and approved by their supervisor.

Death in Immediate Family

Absence for death in the immediate family or household shall be allowed up to 4 consecutive work days with one being the day of the funeral. Extension of days may be granted through request and approval of the superintendent. Immediate family shall be defined as father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, husband, wife, parent-in-law, grandchild or near relative, who resides in the same household, or any person with whom the employee has made his home.

One day of absence to attend the funeral of a near relative shall be compensated at full salary. Near relative shall be defined as first cousin, grandfather, grandmother, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

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Personal Day

Three (3) personal days per year. Such personal days may not be used in succession; however, one personal day may be taken on the day before or after a holiday with two weeks notice and approval by the Food Service Coordinator. Written request must be made to the immediate supervisor at least three (3) calendar days prior to such "Personal Day" except in case of emergency. The Food Service Coordinator will grant the Personal Day requested by the employee, except where the granting of such request will have a disruptive effect on the food service program for that day. At the end of the school year, if unused, personal day(s) shall accumulate as sick leave.

Inclement Weather

If school is cancelled because of inclement weather, the part-time food service employees will be paid for the regular hours that would have been worked, for example, if a regular work day is three (3) hours, the employee will receive three (3) hours pay to a maximum of four (4) days.

Food Service Personnel

All hours for food service personnel will be determined by the administration by position. Any position that is reviewed and whose hours are adjusted those employees will be contacted and the change communicated to them prior to the start of the school year. Mid year adjustment may be made by the administration.

Exhaustion of Accumulated Paid Leave Time

When an employee’s accumulated paid leave time (sick, vacation, personal, as applicable) has been exhausted, the employee shall provide the District with a written note explaining the reason any additional unpaid time off is being requested. Additional time off, unpaid, shall be at the discretion of the District. Disciplinary action will occur in the event an employee takes additional time off without providing a written explanation.

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Complaint Procedure – Non-Contract/ Meet and Discuss Related Issues

Purpose:

The purpose of this procedure is to discuss, voice, explain any differences that should arise between employees, group of employees or an employee and supervisor. This procedure ensures that a prompt efficient method so that the issue may be addressed and that there shall be resolution to the concern. Any issue that is thought to be in need of discussion should be placed in writing to clarify the issue, time frame of the concern, and the persons involved.

Procedure:

1. Try to address the concern at the lowest possible level of either employee to employee or employee to your immediate supervisor.

a. Custodial: employee, head custodian, Supervisor, Director of Fiscal and Operations Management, Superintendent, School Board. b. Maintenance/Building and Grounds/Transportation: employee, Supervisor, Director of Fiscal and Operations Management, Superintendent, School Board. c. Secretaries/Clerical: employee, building administrator, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, School Board. d. Cafeteria: employee, cook at building kitchen, crew manager, K-12 Food Service Coordinator, Director of Fiscal and Operations Management, Superintendent, School Board. e. District office: employee, Assistant superintendent, Superintendent, School Board

Business personnel: employee, Director of Fiscal and Operations Management, Superintendent, School Board

Document all meetings and attempts to resolve the issue during each step that you take in the process. This documentation will assist the next person reviewing the concern so that they may follow what attempts were made to address the issue and who has been involved and why it has not been resolved at that level.

2. A meeting should be held at the first level within 10 days of the infraction or concern.

3. Moving to the next step in the chain of command should happen in a timely manner so that the issue can be addressed. No more than 10 days should pass between each level.

4. An individual employee or a group may address an issue.

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5. If the employee or the group has an issue with their immediate supervisor then they should address their issue with the next up on the chain of command.

6. Issues will be discussed and when resolution is met the decision and the conversation will be documented in writing and all members in attendance will receive a copy of the outcome of the meeting.

7. Resolution does not mean that that the issue is settled in favor or any one person over the other but is defined as:

the concern was discussed, was presented to the appropriate persons, all parties are aware of the issue, adjustments, changes, management parameters discussed issue is clarified issue is resolved and documented.

8. A person or group may return with the same issue if not corrected.

SAUCON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent

Conference/Travel Breakdown November 14, 2017

Name

Date

Conference/ Travel Title -

Location

Rationale

Estimated Cost Breakdown

Number Conferences/

Events Attended this

Year

Total Costs of Conferences/

Events to Date

Travel/Conference

Michelle Horvath Social Studies High School

November 16th – 18th,

2017

10th Annual International

Conference on World War II

New Orleans, LA

Topics will include a symposium on Hitler in History, Allied battle strategy, leadership at the strategic and tactical levels, a case study on the Battle of Dunkirk, and emerging social history, such as drug usage, war brides, etc., Throughout the conference presentations and discussions will explore the impact of World War II on the remainder of the 20th century. This conference offers a meaningful professional development opportunity, as the teacher will be able to investigate the various perspectives of the long-term impact of World War II with world-renowned historians from various countries, as well as network with World War II veterans, current military officers, educators, and researchers. All of these topics are covered in our 20th Century Studies curriculum, as well as the new course currently being finalized – The World at War.

Teacher is covering all costs. District pays for substitute coverage for 2 days Total:

$200.00

$200.00

-0 -

-$0 -

Jennifer Campbell

Kindergarten Elementary

March 9th -10th, 2018

Teach Your Heart

Out Teacher Conference

Nashville,

Tennessee

One will experience 20 instructional strategies (based on brain research and learning style theory) that maximize memory and minimize forgetting. Increase learning for all students when strategies like drawing, metaphor, movement, music, and storytelling are used to teach curriculum objectives and meet international standards. Ensure that brains retain key concepts, not only for tests, but for life. Other sessions include Diversity Through Children’s Books, Classroom Differentiation: Teaching Every Child Beyond the Curriculum. Ms. Campbell will do Professional Development Sessions and share with others.

Registration Substitute 1 day All other costs are covered by the teacher. Total:

$359.74

$100.00

$459.74

-0-

-0-

SAUCON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent

Conference/Travel Breakdown November 14, 2017

Name

Date

Conference/ Travel Title -

Location

Rationale

Estimated Cost Breakdown

Number Conferences/

Events Attended this

Year

Total Costs of Conferences/

Events to Date

Travel/Conference

Ken Napaver Principal

Middle School

December 3rd

– 6th, 2017

PDE SAS Institute

Hershey, PA

This is an annual conference that provides opportunities to gain knowledge in support of teaching and learning across content areas and grade levels.

Registration Travel/Mileage Total:

$500.00 $95.04

$595.04

-0 -

-$0 -

Robert Frey

Athletic Director High School

March 20th – 23rd, 2018

PA State Athletic

Director’s Conference and PIAA Workshop

State Athletic Director’s Conference, Yearly PIAA Meetings and rules and updates, and National Interscholastic Athletic Association classes. This Conference/Workshop is budgeted for.

Registration Meals Lodging Travel/Mileage No Sub Needed Total:

$250.00 $120.00 $500.00

98.00

$968.00

-0 -

-$0 -

Amanda Holveck

Mathematics Middle School

April 25th – 28th, 2018

NCTM Annual Meeting and

Exposition 2018

Washington D.C.

Thousands of mathematics education peers will network and exchange ideas, engage with innovation in the field and discover new learning practices that will drive student success. Latest teaching trends and topics will include: Tools and Technology: Using Technology to Effectively Teach and Learn Mathematics, Access, Equity, and Empowerment: Teaching Mathematics with an Equity Stance and many more. It teaches best practices, hands on math, STEM, real world applications and strategies to help all learners reach their potential.

Registration Sub needed 3 days Teacher covers all other costs Total:

$485.00

$300.00

$785.00

-0-

-$0-

Carolyn Loverdi

Mathematics High School

April 25th – 28th, 2018

NCTM Annual Meeting and

Exposition 2018

Washington D.C.

Same as above

Registration Sub needed 3 days Teacher covers all other costs Total:

$485.00

$300.00

$785.00

-0-

-$0-

Group 1 - School District / Community Activities

Group 2 - Non Profit Organizations WITHIN School District Boundries

Group 3 - Non Profit Organizations OUTSIDE School District Boundries

Group 4 - For Profit / Commercial Organizations WITHIN School District Boundries

Group 5 - For Profit / Commercial Oraganizations OUTSIDE School District Boundries

ES/MS Facilities Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

Elementary Multipurpose/Café Free $100 $200 $175 $250

Middle School Multipurpose/Café Free $100 $200 $175 $250

ES/MS Stage Area Free $20 $25 $40 $50

Elementary Gymnasium Free $100 $200 $175 $250

Middle School Gymnasium Free $150 $250 $200 $300

Classroom or LGI (Per Room) Free $20/hr $25/hr $25/hr $40/hr

HS Facilities Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

High School Cafeteria Free $100 $200 $175 $250

High School Auditorium Free $225 $400 $500 $1,000

High School Auditorium with Balconies Free $250 $450 $600 $1,200

Sound System Equipment Use

Sound/Lighting Technician Required Free $10 $15 $20 $30

Sound & Lighting Technician (Mic/Basic Use) Free $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr $25/hr

Sound & Lighting Technician for

Productions/Dance (min 2 Techs) Free $20/hr each $30/hr each $30/hr each $40/hr each

High School Auditorium - Rehearsal

Sessions (no public) Free $150 $250 $200 $300

High School Gymnasium Free $150 $250 $200 $300

High School Gymnasium Pratice Sessions Free $35/hr $55/hr $55/hr $75/hr

High School Pool Free $35/hr $60/hr $60/hr $95/hr

Swimming Timing System Free $15 $20 $25 $35

Classroom or LGI (Per Room) Free $20/hr $25/hr $25/hr $40/hr

Saucon Valley Facility Use Fee Schedule

Campus Fields Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

Practice Fields Free $20/hr $40/hr $40/hr $50/hr

Game Fields (Soccer, Field Hockey,

Baseball, Softball) - No preparation Free $20/game $50/game $50/game $75/game

Game Fields (Soccer, Field Hockey,

Baseball, Softball) - Prepared / Lined for Game (Labor

Included) $10/game $75/game $100/game $100/game $150/game

Stadium - (Game Mgr & Custodian Required) Free $300 $400 $500 $850

Stadium Lights $10/hr $50/hr $50/hr $50/hr $50/hr

Tennis Courts Free $5/hr/court $10/hr/court $10/hr/court $15/hr/court

Cost of Services - 2017-2018 Rates Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

Sound & Lighting Technician (Basic) Free $18.02/hr $24.02/hr $24.02/hr $30.03/hr

Sound & Lighting Technician (Production) Free $24.02/hr each $36.03/hr each $36.03/hr each $48.04/hr each

Game Manager

$19.52/hr

(Stadium) $29.28/hr $29.28/hr $29.28/hr $29.28/hr

Custodian

$44.59/hr


Maintenance

$49.65/hr


Pay Rate of Services - 2017-2018 Rates Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

Sound & Lighting Technician (Basic) $12/hr $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr $25/hr

Sound & Lighting Technician (Production) $15/hr each $20/hr each $30/hr each $30/hr each $40/hr each

Game Manager $16.25/hr $24.38/hr $24.38/hr $24.38/hr $24.38/hr

Custodian $36.60/hr $36.60/hr $36.60/hr $36.60/hr $36.60/hr

Maintenance $41.34/hr $41.34/hr $41.34/hr $41.34/hr $41.34/hr

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Saucon Valley School District

Policy

Title – GASB Statement 34

Section – 600 Finances

Adopted – April 27, 2007

Revised

Content

Purpose

The Board recognizes the need to implement the required accounting and financial

reporting standards mandated stipulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

The primary objective of implementing the GASB Statement 34 Governmental Accounting

Standards Board (GASB) Statement 34 are to assure compliance with state

requirements, and properly account for both the financial and economic resources of the

district.

Authority

Participation of the school district in any such activity shall be in accordance with Board

policy. [1] [2]

Delegation of Responsibility

The responsibility to coordinate the compilation and preparation of all information

necessary to implement this policy is delegated to the Business Manager.

The designated individual shall be responsible for implementing the necessary

procedures to establish and maintain a fixed asset inventory, including depreciation

schedules. Depreciation shall be computed on a straight-line basis over the useful lives

of the assets, using an averaging convention. Normal maintenance and repairs shall be

charged to expense as incurred; major renewals and betterments that materially extend

the life or increase the value of the asset shall be capitalized. A schedule of

accumulated depreciation shall be consistent from year to year. The basis for

depreciation, including groups of assets and useful lives, shall be in writing and

submitted for review to the independent auditors.

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The Business Manager shall prepare the required Management Discussion and

Analysis (MD&A). The MD&A shall be in the form required by GASB Statement 34 and

shall be submitted to the Board for approval, prior to publication.

Prior to submission of the MD&A for Board approval, the district’s independent auditors

shall review the MD&A, in accordance with SAS No. 52, “Required Supplementary

Information”.

In order to associate debt with acquired assets and to avoid net asset deficits, any asset

that has been acquired with debt proceeds shall be capitalized, regardless of the cost of

the asset. The asset life of these assets shall be considered relative to the time of the

respective debt amortizations.

For all other assets not acquired by debt proceeds, the dollar value of any single item

for inclusion in the fixed assets accounts shall be not less than $4,000.

The capitalization threshold shall be set at a level that will capture at least eighty

percent (80%) of all fixed assets.

The assets listed below do not normally individually meet capitalization threshold

criteria:

1. Library books. 2. Classroom texts. 3. Computer equipment. 4. Classroom furniture. These asset category costs shall be capitalized and depreciated as groups when that

group's acquisition cost exceeds the capitalization threshold in any given fiscal year.

For group asset depreciation purposes, the estimated useful life of the group may be

based on the weighted average or simple average of the useful life of individual items,

or on an assessment of the life of the group as a whole. Periodically, the district shall

review the estimated life of groups of assets and adjust the remaining depreciation life

of the group.

Assets that fall below the capitalization threshold for GASB 34 reporting purposes may still be significant for insurance, warranty service, and obsolescence/ replacement policy tracking purposes. The district may record and maintain these non-GASB 34 asset inventories in subsidiary ledgers.

NOTES: Useful life (capitalized assets) district can determine length of time (1yr, 5yrs)

there is no required limit – based on dollar value, life expectancy.

Legal [1] 24 P.S. 218

[2] 24 P.S. 613

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