May 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Description:  This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.  There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

Description:  The Board of Education will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Description:  The Board Secretary will administer roll call to establish that a quorum of the Board is present and to determine which Board members are present at the start of the meeting.

Description: 

Please notify the superintendent in writing at least two business days before the scheduled meetings of the Board of Education if you wish to address the Board but do not speak English, or if you have a handicap or disability that may prevent you from speaking to the Board.  At this time, the Board will listen to comments from the public and others regarding both agenda action items and items that are not on the agenda.  Per Board Policy #0167.3 each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three (3) minutes.  This is the only opportunity for public comment. The Board President may add a second comment if there are more than 20 community members seeking to speak.

The Board requests that, if you wish to speak, you provide us with your name, address, and affiliation with the district.  Please limit your comment to three minutes.  Comments should not be directed at individuals on the board, rather to the board as a whole.  This is a meeting of the Board of Education being held in public.

Board members will not respond to public comment but you may request a formal response for a later time.

 

Description:  Recognition of retirees:
Todd Morgan, Behavior Specialist Dunlap Elementary
Shawn Wemple, Paraprofessional North Penn Elementary
Jerry Anderson, Mechanic

Athletic Recognitions-
Vivian Burns Girls Tennis
Thomas Kurtz-LaCrosse

Staff Recognitions-
Rob Moran 300 Career Victories in coaching boys baseball
Carly Swain MDE Social Studies Committee
Chuck Saulsberry Calhoun County Sherrif's Department Deputy of the Year

Student Recognition-
Kay'Dence McClenney- Service as Student School Board Representative

Presentations-
Dr. Stephenie Bruce, Middle School Update
Stephanie Lemmer, State of the Budget Presentation

Description:  The Superintendent will provide a bond update

Description:  Approval of the meeting minutes from the
Regular Board Meeting April 16th, 2024
Special Board Meeting April 30, 2024
Special Board Meeting May 7, 2024
Closed Session Meeting May 7, 2024

Description:  It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance and Operations and the Superintendent that the Board approve the bond bills for the month of April for Triangle in the amount of $1,034,657.65 and Kingscott in the amount of $10,327.13.  A summary of services rendered is attached.

Description:  In April, the Director of Finance and Operations, Angena Schwartz, presented the ISD budget to the Board of Education.  Each LEA is required to adopt an annual resolution approving the Intermediate School District's budget no later than June 1st. Mrs. Schwartz is recommending the Board adopt the CISD budget for the 24-25 school year.

Description:  By tradition, the Pennfield BOE formally approves the retirement of employees in the district.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the retirement of Todd Morgan, Behavior Specialist at Dunlap Elementary, Shawn Wemple, Paraprofessional at North Penn Elementary, and Jerry Anderson, Bus Mechanic for the school district.  Thank you for your service to our students, staff, and community, you will be missed and we wish you all the best in your retirement. 

Description:  Policy 2340 "Field and Other District Sponsored Trips" requires the board to formally approve district sponsored trips which are overnight.  It is the recommendation of the High School Princpal that the Board of Education approve the overnight trip for graduating seniors which is sponsored and supervised by the PUP committee.

Description:  Superintendent Lemmer met with the policy committee to review the NEOLA Spring Update and is recommending that the Board of Education approve the first reading of the following policies which are included in your board packet along with an overview of each of the changes:
Policy 1240 Evaluation of the Superintendent (Revision)
Policy 2410 Prohibition of referral or assistance (Rescind)
Policy 2414 Reproductive Health and Family Planning (Revision)
Policy 2418 Sex Education (Revision)
Policy 3220 Professional Staff Evaluation (Revision)
Policy 6320 Purchasing (Revision)
Policy 6321 New School Construction and Renovation (Revision)
Policy 6325 Procurement Federal Grants/Funds (Revision)
Policy 6350 Prevailing Wage (New)
Policy 6520 Payroll Deductions (Revision)
Policy 8800 Religious/Patriotic Ceremonies and Observances (Revision)

Description:  Superintendent Lemmer, Director of Finance and Operations Mrs. Schwartz, and Dr. Stephenie Bruce, Middle Schools Principal, are recommending the Board of Education approve the 24-25 contract for paraprofessionals which includes some grammatical updates, and compensation increased from $16/hour to $18/hour. 

Description:  The Superintendent has requested the Board of Education enter closed session for the purposes of conducting her annual evaluation has permitted by the Open Meetings Act Section 8 (a).

Description:  The Board is returning to Open Meeting At__________.  Is there a motion?

Description:  The Board of Education is required to approve the effectiveness rating of the Superintendents Evaluation in an Open Meeting.