ANNUAL REORGANIZATION MEETING

of the
NAZARETH AREA BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
December 5, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Walter L. Peters Board Room
MEETING AGENDA
1.

Call to Order

2.

Roll Call

3.

Pledge of Allegiance

4.

Public Comment on the Agenda

5.

Correspondence

6.

Motion to Adjourn - Sine Die

7.

Election of Temporary Chairperson

8.

Election of Officers/Committee Assignments

a.

Nominations are in order for the office of Board President:

(Upon the election of the Board President, the newly elected President shall
assume the Chair and proceed with the election of a Vice President.)

b.

Nominations are in order for the office of Vice President:

(The newly elected Vice President shall assume the Chair of that office.)

9.

School Finance Items ___________________ I move, based upon the recommendation of the
___________________ Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and in accordance
with provisions of the Public School Code and Section 700 of
the Board Policy Manual, to approve and/or ratify action on
School Finance items (11.A.) through (11.C.), as hereinafter
described. Vote will be by consent and/or roll call.
A. BB&T
(Checking Accounts)
1. Nazareth Area School District/General .................................. 1390004489957
2. Nazareth Area School District/Payroll Account...................... 1390004489965
3. Nazareth Area School District/Cafeteria Account .................. 1390004489973
4. Nazareth Area School District/Lower Nazareth Tax Cr. ......... 1390004491048
5. Nazareth Area School District/Nazareth Borough Tax Cr. ..... 1390004491056
6. Nazareth Area School District/Tatamy Tax Cr. ....................... 1390004491064
7. Nazareth Area School District/Upper Nazareth Tax Cr. ......... 1390004491072
8. Nazareth Area School District/Athletic Fund ......................... 1390004250237
9. Nazareth Area School District/Ebay ....................................... 1390009024618
(Savings Accounts)
1. Nazareth Area School District/General (Super IMMA) .......... 1390004250164
2. Nazareth Area School District/Athletic Fund ......................... 1390004250229
Lafayette Ambassador Bank
(Checking Accounts)
1. Nazareth Area School District/Student Activity ................................. 010-782
2. Nazareth Area School District/Scholarship Fund .............................. 74-57282
(Savings Account)
1. Nazareth Area School District/Student Activity ................................ 61-51779
2. Nazareth Area School District/Scholarship Fund .............................. 75-13572
PLGIT Accounts-PLGIT, PLGIT Plus, PLGIT/I
1. Nazareth Area School District/General............................................ 124-401-4
2. Nazareth Area School District/Capital Reserve ............................... 124-404-3
3. Nazareth Area School District/Cafeteria.......................................... 124-405-6
4. Nazareth Area School District/Real Estate ...................................... 124-407-2
Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund
1. General ............................................................................................... 9100829
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B.

Approve the officers to use facsimile signatures -

OFFICIAL
NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of School Directors of the Nazareth Area School
District and it is hereby resolved by and with the authority of the same:
That in compliance with the Uniform Facsimile Signature of Public Official
Act, 1961, June 25, P.L., 849 6, 65 P.S. Sec. 301 through 309, the following
officers are authorized to use a facsimile signature: President, VicePresident, Treasurer, and Secretary.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary are
authorized to file an appropriate affidavit with the Secretary of the
Commonwealth in accordance with the Uniform Facsimile Signature
of Public Official Act, 1961, June 25, P.L. 849, 6, 65 P.S. Sec. 301
through 309.
ADOPTED by the Board of School Directors of the Nazareth Area School District on
the 5th day of December, 2016.

______________________________
Signature-Board Secretary

C.

Set the dates for the 2017 School Board Meetings as follows: (The Regular Meetings
of the Board of Directors will be conducted in the Nazareth Area High School, North
campus, Walter L. Peters Board Room. The meetings are usually conducted on the
third and fourth Mondays of each month. Exceptions to this normal schedule are
indicated below by an *. Please note that the Annual Reorganization Meeting will
be conducted on December 4, 2017, and will be immediately followed by the
Board's Regular Meeting.)
Regular Meeting
January 23, 2017*
February 13, 2017*
March 20, 2017
April 10, 2017*
May 15, 2017
June 19, 2017
August 14, 2017*
September 18, 2017
October 16, 2017
November 20, 2017
December 4, 2017*

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10. Other

11. Adjournment

Regular Meeting
January 30, 2017*
February 27, 2017*
March 27, 2017
April 24, 2017
May 22, 2017
July 24, 2017
September 25, 2017
October 23, 2017
November 27, 2017
December 11, 2017*

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NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

One Education Plaza
Nazareth, PA 18064-2397
610-759-1170
December 5, 2016
7:30 p.m.
I.

II.

PRELIMINARIES:
A.

Call to Order

B.

An Executive Session was held prior to this meeting for personnel and legal matters

C.

Roll Call

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

E.

Approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 21, 2016 (To be approved
at the second meeting of the month)

F.

Comments on Board Resolutions Only

CORRESPONDENCE AND PRESENTATIONS:

A.

III.

Camp Invention Presentation - Ms. Ann Marie Vaughn/Ms. Isabel Resende

AREA UPDATES:
A.

Student Government Association Leaders [TBD]

(First Meeting of the Month)

B.

Building Principal Reports

Building Principal Written Area Updates submitted for Review
a.
High School Mr. Davis
b. Middle School Mr. Kern
c.
Intermediate School Mr. Yanek
d. Shafer Elementary Mr. Mudlock
e. Butz Elementary Dr. Shoemaker
f.
Lower Nazareth Elementary Mr. Santos

C.

Board Committee Area Reports

a.
Career Institute of Technology Mr. Villani/Mr. Vasko
b. Intermediate Unit #20 Mr. Butz
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IV.

EDUCATION PROGRAM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

CONSIDERATIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Assistant Superintendents Report Ms. Resende

Educational Program Written Report Submitted for Review
Educational Committee of the Board Report Mr. Crook
Technology Mr. Uelses - Written Area Update Submitted for Review
Technology Committee of the Board Report Mr. Vasko

___________________________

I move to approve the considerations

___________________________

as hereinafter described:

A.

Approve the following request/s for homebound education from:

1. Student E, effective November 21, 2016.

B.

Approve the following trip request/s for professional development from:

1. Isabel Resende, administrator, to attend the SAS Institute Conference in
Hershey, Pennsylvania, from December 4 to 6, 2016, at an approximate cost of
$386.38.

C.

Approve the following educational trip request/s from:

1. Mock Trial Team to travel to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania on January 21 and 22, 2016, to participate in the Mock Trial
Invitational Tournament. The cost for transportation, $395.57, will be paid
through the High School Budget.

D.

Approve the following internship request/s from:

1. Currently, no requests have been received.

E.

Approve the following field experience request from Moravian College pending
receipt of all satisfactory clearances, health report and TB test:
1. Angela Caracciola Emili with Louise Krouse in Elementary Art at Shafer
Elementary School from January 2017 through March 3, 2017.

F.

Approve the following field experience/student teacher requests from East

Stroudsburg University pending receipt of all satisfactory clearances, health reports
and TB tests:
1. January 18, 2017 through March 9, 2017:
a. Erin McGuire with Brenda Hageman in Grade 7 ELA at Nazareth Area Middle
School.
1. March 13, 2017 through May 4, 2017:
a. Joshua Debiec with Scott Mang in Health and Physical Education at Nazareth
Area Middle School.
b. Casie Williams with Kim Ramos in Health and Physical Education at Nazareth
Area Middle School.
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c. Kimberly Reilly with Steve Snyder in Social Studies at Nazareth Area Middle
School.
d. Maria Callie with Pat Nelson in Grade 2 at Kenneth Butz Elementary School.
e. Taleen Gokberk with Carol Kiefer in Grade 3 at Kenneth Butz Elementary
School.
G.
Publisher
Cengage

Approve the adoption and purchase of the following textbook:

Textbook
JAVA Software
Solutions(2015)

Course
AP Computer Science

Grade(s)
11-12 (25)

Cost
$1,192.28

Rationale:
We are introducing an AP Computer Science course in the spring. The course will
replace Advanced Computer Programming. The text selected for the course is an
approved text by the College Board, JAVA Software Solutions (2015). This text will allow
students to learn the foundation of programming techniques. This text also includes
MyProgrammingLab for Java Software Solutions. MyProgrammingLab is an online
homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students better prepare for
class, quizzes, and exams. The text also provides teachers with a set of tools for
gauging individual and class progress.
Replaces:
No current text (supplemental materials)

H.

Approve the establishment of the following student activity/ies:

1.
Film Club at the Nazareth Area High School. There will be no cost to the
District for the establishment of this club.
2.
Blue Eagle Archers at the Nazareth Area Middle School. There will be no cost
to the District for the establishment of this club.
3.
Multicultural Club at the Nazareth Area High School. There will be no cost to
the District for the establishment of this club.

The Federal Programs Report will be included with the final agenda documents. No Board action
will be required on this particular item.

V.

FINANCIAL BOARD CONSIDERATIONS:

1.

Business Administrators Report Mr. Whiteleather

2.

Audit and Finance Committee Report of the Board Mr. Treon

________________________________

I move to approve the considerations

________________________________

as hereinafter described:
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A.

Ratification/Approval of Financial Reports In conformity with provisions under the Public School Code and Series 700 of the Board
Policy Manual, the Board at this time shall consider ratification/approval of current
school district financial reports including the treasurers report, all of which have been
provided to the Board in advance of tonights meeting and will be included in the
official Minutes of this meeting.

B.

Ratification/Approval of Payment of Bills At this time, the Board shall consider ratification/approval of all the bills paid from the
school districts funds since the last regular meeting of the Board, as previously
presented to the Board prior to tonights meeting and will be included in the official
Minutes of this meeting.

C.

Authorize the 2016-2017 budget transfers, as per Section 609 of the Pennsylvania
School Code, which have been previously presented to the Board, and will be included
in the official Minutes of this meeting.

D.

Adopt the following Tax Collection Committee Voting Delegate Appointment

resolution:
Background. Act 32 505(b) requires the governing bodies of school districts,
townships, boroughs, and cities that impose an earned income tax to appoint one
voting delegate and one or more alternate delegates to be their Tax Collection
Committee (TCC) representatives. The purpose of this resolution is to appoint the
required delegates. The appointed individuals have consented to appointment.
RESOLVED, by the governing body of the Nazareth Area School District, that the
following individuals are appointed as TCC delegates for the Nazareth Area School
District:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Primary voting delegate: Business Administrator/Board Secretary

First alternate voting delegate: Assistant Business Administrator
Second alternate voting delegate: Accountant
If the primary voting delegate cannot be present for a TCC meeting, the first
alternate voting delegate shall be the representative at the TCC meeting. If both the
primary voting delegate and the first alternate voting delegate cannot be present
for a TCC meeting, the second alternate voting delegate shall be the representative
at the TCC meeting.
5. These appointments are effective immediately and shall continue until successors
are appointed. Delegates shall be appointed each year in December or as soon
thereafter as possible. All delegates shall serve at the pleasure of this governing
body and may be removed at any time.

VI.
For
Board
Approval
12-5-16

FINANCIAL BOARD RESOLUTION:

________________________________

I move to approve the resolution (VI.A.)

________________________________

as hereinafter described. Vote will be by consent

and/or roll call vote.

A.

Authorize the Administration to advertise Public Notice of the 2017-18 Proposed

Preliminary Budget:

Nazareth Area School District

2017-18 Proposed Preliminary Budget and Notice of Act 1 Referendum Exceptions
The Board of School Directors of the Nazareth Area School District, in accordance with Act 1 of 2006,
Taxpayer Relief Act, will have the 2017-18 proposed preliminary budget available for public
inspection no later than January 3, 2017 at the Nazareth Area School District, District Office, One
Education Plaza, Nazareth, PA 18064 during regular office hours, and on the District website at
www.nazarethasd.org. Adoption of the Preliminary Budget will be held at 7:30 PM on February 13,
2017 in the Walter L. Peters Board Room at the District Offices, One Education Plaza, Nazareth,
PA 18064.
Pursuant to Act 1, the PDE publishes an index % applicable to the School District. The school real
estate tax increase for the next fiscal year is limited to the index % unless the proposed tax rate is
approved by the voters pursuant to a referendum or the District qualifies for an Act 1 exception. As
a result of special circumstances covered by Act 1 referendum exception, the tax rate % increase
above the index is required to balance the District Budget for the next fiscal year.
Nazareth Area School District intends to seek approval from the PDE as required by Act 1 for
exceptions allowing increase of the real estate tax as reflected in the Preliminary Budget.
Stuart Whiteleather
Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VII.

PERSONNEL BOARD CONSIDERATIONS:

1.

Personnel Dr. Riker

2.

Board Personnel Committee Report Mr. Vasko

_______________________________

I move to approve the considerations

_______________________________

as hereinafter described:

A.

At the current time, there are no personnel considerations..

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VIII.

For
Board
Approval
12-5-16

PERSONNEL BOARD RESOLUTIONS:

_______________________________

I move to approve the resolution (VIII.A.)

_______________________________

as hereinafter described. Vote will be by

consent and/or roll call vote.

A.

Approve the addition/deletion of the following personnel to the substitute list,

effective the first day of employment, and pending receipt of all required paperwork:
Substitute Teachers
Eric Barr
Emergency Certification
Melanie Henry
Emergency Certification
Ashley Okonsky
Emergency Certification
Substitute Support Staff
Greg Kern
Maintenance

IX.

FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS:

1.

Cabinet Director of Support Services Ms. Grube

2.

Facilities and Operations Mr. Zemanick/Ms. Crane - Written Area Updates

Submitted for Review

3.

Facilities and Operations Committee of the Board Report Mr. Butz

______________________________

I move to approve the considerations

______________________________

as hereinafter described:

A.

X.

The facility use requests will be reviewed and presented for approval at the
December 12, 2016 Board Meeting.

SUPPORT SERVICES RESOLUTIONS: (Transportation, Food Service, and Athletics)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Food Service Ms. Garr - Written Area Updates Submitted for Review
Food Service Committee of the Board Report Dr. Stubits
Transportation Ms. Grube
Transportation Committee of the Board Report Mr. Crook
Athletics Mr. Ramella - Written Area Update Submitted for Review
Athletic Committee of the Board Report Mr. Villani
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______________________________

I move to approve the considerations

______________________________

as hereinafter described:

A.

XI.

Approve the following athletic trip request/s from:

1. At the current time, no athletic trip requests have been received.

SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT
1.
2.
3.
4.

Board Update Dr. Riker

Nazareth Area School District Boards Advisory Committee
Nazareth Area School District Liaison Committee
Ad Hoc Board Committees: (Updates, if necessary)
a.
COG Dr. Stubits

XII.

OLD BUSINESS

XIII.

BRIEF COMMUNITY CORNER

XIV.

NEW BUSINESS

XV.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS (Please see attached list)

XVI.

ADJOURNMENT

The following are upcoming meeting dates for December:

12/5/16

Executive Session for Personnel and Legal Purposes

Dr. Rikers Office

6:30 p.m.

12/5/16

Board Meeting for General Purposes

Walter L. Peters Board Room

7:30 p.m.

12/6/16

Education Committee Meeting for General Purposes

Walter L. Peters Board Room

6:30 p.m.

12/6/16

Technology Committee Meeting for General Purposes

Walter L. Peters Board Room

6:30 p.m.

12/12/16

Board Meeting for General Purposes

Walter L. Peters Board Room

7:30 p.m.

12/19/16

Blue Eagle Education Foundation Meeting

North Campus Conference Room

6:30 p.m.

No Meeting
This Month

Support Services Committee Meetings for General Purposes

Walter L. Peters Board Room

6:30 p.m.

No Meeting
This Month

Personnel Committee Meeting**

Walter L. Peters Board Room

6:30 p.m.

No Meeting
This Month

2020 Committee Meeting for General Purposes

Business Administrators Office

5:30 p.m.

No Meeting
This Month

Audit and Finance Committee Meeting for General Purposes

Business Administrators Office

6:30 p.m.

**Indicates meeting is a closed meeting.

The following are upcoming meeting dates for January:

1/10/17

Support Services Committee Meetings for General Purposes

Walter L. Peters Board Room

6:30 p.m.

1/16/16

Blue Eagle Education Foundation Meeting

North Campus Conference Room

6:30 p.m.

1/17/17

Personnel Committee Meeting**

Walter L. Peters Board Room

6:30 p.m.

1/23/17

Executive Session for Personnel and Legal Purposes

Dr. Rikers Office

6:30 p.m.

1/23/17

Board Meeting for General Purposes

Walter L. Peters Board Room

7:30 p.m.

1/24/17

2020 Committee Meeting for General Purposes

Business Administrators Office

5:30 p.m.

1/24/17

Audit and Finance Committee Meeting for General Purposes

Business Administrators Office

6:30 p.m.

1/30/17

Board Meeting for General Purposes

Walter L. Peters Board Room

7:30 p.m.

No Meeting
This Month

Education Committee Meeting for General Purposes

Walter L. Peters Board Room

6:30 p.m.

No Meeting
This Month

Technology Committee Meeting for General Purposes

Walter L. Peters Board Room

6:30 p.m.

**Indicates meeting is a closed meeting.