Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS*

DATE: October 23, 2023                                                                                           

PLACE:  SHMS – Library

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kelly Wachtman, Kevin Henry, Rachel Holbert, Lawrence Kutys, Christine Dollé, Nannette Whitsett, Mary Jo Witkowski-Smith

ADMINISTRATION/ OTHERS PRESENT:  Dr. Wagner Marseille, Dr. Conley, Ms. Elias, Dr. McCullough, Dr. Sandberg, Dr. Pratt, Dr. Cellini, Mr. Benzing, Mr. Berman, Mrs. Riley, Dr. Mosakowski, Robert Maloney

Meeting Start Time: 7:02pm

AGENDA/PPT

• Mirella DiPalma- As the quarter is coming to an end, the students at the high school have been extremely busy. From a phenomenal performance from our football team leading into the playoffs to the women’s soccer playoffs beginning this week. Our band has also been performing exceptionally well. Spirits are high this busy time of year, especially as Halloween is right around the corner.Two weeks ago, Aditi and I hosted our first student forum to generate input for our report. We plan to host an open forum every 2 weeks before a school board meeting to gather perspectives to bring to you all today. The main topic we wanted to discuss was the possible renovations to the high school and what aspects of the buildings students would like to see changes in. As our students will be the ones to utilize our facilities, it is crucial to consider their input. The main changes students believe should be prioritized are bathroom renovations, the trailers, our athletic facilities, the pool, and the library. An area of reconstruction that has been discussed on various occasions is the trailer or modular classrooms at the high school. Almost all underclassmen have at least three classes in the trailers, which were originally a temporary solution for overcapacity. The trailers have unfortunately fallen into a state of disrepair in recent years, and because of this, the trailers were an area of improvement brought up by almost every single student at the forum. In addition, bathrooms at dysfunction the high school are consistently in disfunction and are not available for students to use properly. Sinks and toilets are often out of function, which is clearly a problem for student use. As the high school’s main turf is currently located on the middle school campus, a secondary turf at the high school will be used consistently by the various sports teams and community members. A turf designated for high school students could help eliminate scheduling conflicts in practices and games. Additionally, it could lessen the amount of maintenance needed for our grass fields. Our pool is utilized by both the swim team and physical education classes and is in need of an upgrade as well. (We understand that these upgrades require a lot of time, money, and effort, so we believe that students' voice in these decisions will make the most of In your time and money lives current and future students will be utilizing these facilities.) At our student forum, we also gained some valuable insight into the best parts of student life. Many freshmen who attended our forum loved the freshman orientation and student council’s mentorship and valued this experience as they were getting acclimated to high school. We had a guest speaker who shared his experience with mental health; a lot of students found this insightful and encouraging as we were getting closer to the end of the quarter. Finally, the pep rally and football game leading up to the homecoming dance was a huge success throughout the school and raised a lot of school spirit! We hope that we have given some valuable student input as decisions are being made regarding the future of our school. Students are eager to see changes in the high school during their four years of attendance, but most importantly for the future generations to come through Strath Haven!

• Dr. Marseille shared his superintendent’s report, which can be found here.

• The board of school directors approved the minutes of the September 27th, 2023 regular meeting.

• Committee Reports for the Pennsylvania School Board Association, and Delaware County Community College, Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County School Board Legislative Council were shared.

  • Committees are currently being streamed as a result of community feedback. Dr Marseille encouraged parents/guardians, community members and staff to tune in so they can access the committee meetings.Visit the WSSD YouTube Page to view. 

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Personnel:

  • Ratified and approved the following resignations and retirements:

    • Scott Searcy, Bus Driver, Transportation Department, resignation effective October 3, 2023. 

    • Brandon Murrell, Custodian, Strath Haven High School, resigned effective September 22, 2023.

  • Ratified and approved the following appointments:

    • Isabel Fooskas, Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary, replacing Christine Turner, WSEA CBA, PE, Master’s Step 4, $62,000, effective 10/02/2023.

    • Christine Sheldon, School Bus Aide, Transportation Department, replacing Joseph Spano, TEAMSTERS CBA, $15.41 per hour, 4.5 hours per week, effective October 2, 2023.  

    • Kimberly Horetsky, Administrative Assistant –Counseling, replacing Christina Miller, Strath Haven High School,  10 month WSESPA CBA, Step 3, $19.45 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective 10/16/2023.

  • Ratified and approved the following absence:

    • Jennifer Conahan, 5th Grade Teacher, Wallingford Elementary School, Leave of Absence effective December 5, 2023, through on/or about January 8, 2024.

    • Alycia McKean, Special Education Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School, Leave of Absence effective on or about March 7, 2024, through on/or about June 13, 2024

    • Meryl Chafetz, Media Specialist, Wallingford Elementary School; Leave of Absence effective Oct. 18, 2023, through on/or about 11/01/2023.

    • Jennifer Rodgers, Art Teacher, Strath Haven High School; Intermittent Leave of Absence effective Oct. 18, 2023, through on/or about 01/18/2024.

    • Natalie Zigon, Administrative Assistant, Strath Haven High School, Intermittent Leave of Absence effective September 1, 2023 through on/or about March 31, 2024.

  • Ratified and approved the following change of position:

    • Jodi McFetridge, 5th Grade Teacher, to Title 1 Math Specialist, Nether Providence Elementary, replacing Catherine Hopkins, no salary change, effective October 2, 2023.

    • Christine Turner, Special Education Teacher to 5th Grade Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary, replacing Jodi McFetridge, no salary change, effective October 2, 2023.

    • Bridget Welsh, Reading Specialist, Strath Haven Middle School and Nether Providence Elementary to Strath Haven Middle School and Swarthmore Rutledge School, no salary change, effective August 22, 2023.

  • Ratified and approved the following payments:

    • Eileen Seichepine, Benefits Specialist, Human Resources Department, providing additional support to Payroll, $50.00 per day effective October 5, 2023.      .     

    • Thomas Rulli, Carpenter, Buildings and Grounds Department, providing additional support to Operations and coordination of custodial services, $50.00 per day effective October 2, 2023.   

  • Ratified and approved the homecoming chaperones

  • Ratified and approved the additional 2023-2024 Curricular Supplemental appointments.

  • Ratified and approved the additions to the 2023-2024 conference requests

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 Winter Athletic Supplemental appointments

  • Ratified and approved the appointments to the 2023-2024 Activities Supplementals 

  • Ratified and approved Shelby Harper to be paid for no more than 30 hours as a Schoology Trainer, at the rate of $45.00 per hour as stipulated.

  • Ratified and approved the payment for the K-5 Literacy Team members for the 2023-2024 school year at the curriculum rate of $45.00 per hour, not to exceed 20 total hours, as stipulated

  • Ratified and approved the  payment for the K-5 Social Studies Vertical Team for the 2023-2024 school year at the curriculum rate of $45.00 per hour, not to exceed 20 total hours, as stipulated

  • Ratified and approved the following eligibility for tenure:

    • Lindsay Brown, Assignment- 4th Grade Teacher, Wallingford Elementary School.

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Policy:

  • Ratified and approved the listed policies for a First Reading

  • Ratified and approved the listed policies to be rescinded for a First Reading

  • Ratified and approved the list of Second Reading policies

  • Ratified and approved the listed policies to be rescinded for a Second Reading

  • Acknowledged the Administrative Regulations - Informational

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under the curriculum:

  • Ratified and approved the following Out-of-of-State and/or Overnight field trips for the remainder of the 2023-2024 academic year, as stipulated

  • Ratified and approved the purchase of the AMPLIFY / DESMOS Mathematics resource that would provide student licenses for each student at Strath Haven Middle School at a cost of $15 per child for a total of $13,500. 

  • Ratified and approved the contractual services with PennGSE, to support the implementation of the equity audit, cultural proficiency, equity inclusion, and belonging.

  • Ratified and approved the WSSD Strategic Plan as presented by Bloom Planning

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions for student service:

  • Ratified and approved the Educational Services Agreement for students #3021047, and #2721071

  • Ratified and approved the following student for approval for homebound instruction: Student #2523002

  • Ratified and approved the Student Services Crozer contract

  • Ratified and approved the A. Ingram Rider & Proposal

  • Ratified and approved the Student Services Ess Contract

  • Ratified and approved the Responsive Classroom Proposal

  • Ratified and approved the Hollins-Sims Consultation Contract

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Finance & Facilities:

  • Ratified and approved the following payments to vendors from September 1, 2023 to October 5, 2023

  • Ratified and approved the receipt of the financial statements

  • Ratified and approved the Treasurer's Report

  • Ratified and approved the budget transfers through September 30, 2023, as stipulated

  • Ratified and approved the Public Secretary-Clerk Certificate 

  • Ratified and approved the  contracts with Godshall Kane O'Rourke Architects and Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates Architects in collaboration with the work on the WSSD Conditions Assessment as stipulated

• Public Comment

  • No Public Comments Were Made

• The meeting ended at 8:26PM.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS:  Monday, November 27, 2023, Strath Haven Middle School – Library

 *SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES.

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF MEETINGS THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WILL BE POSTED AFTER THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS APPROVES THE MINUTES OF October 27, 2023, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD. 

OFFICIAL MINUTES CAN BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE 24 HOURS AFTER BOARD APPROVAL

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS*

DATE: September 26, 2023                                                                                           

PLACE:  SHMS – Library

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kelly Wachtman, Kevin Henry, Dr. David Grande, Rachel Holbert, Lawrence Kutys, Christine Dollé, Nannette Whitsett, Mary Jo Witkowski-Smith

ADMINISTRATION/ OTHERS PRESENT:  Dr. Wagner Marseille, Dr. Conley, Ms. Elias, Dr. McCullough, Dr. Sandberg, Dr. Pratt, Dr. Cellini, Mr. Benzing, Mr. Berman, 

Meeting Start Time: 7:02pm

AGENDA/PPT

• Aditi Halpe- Student representative shared their first report for the school year. With my co-representative Mirella DiPalma, I want to express our gratitude for the opportunity to sit on the board this evening and have this platform to advocate for our fellow students at Strath Haven. Over the course of our high school careers, we have both been involved in a variety of diverse groups which have demonstrated the importance of student advocacy. As involved community members, we hope to provide a new perspective to our future discussions. As representatives of our school, we would like to bridge some of the information gap that goes both ways between students and the school board through two key initiatives. Student Forum: Our first initiative is to increase student involvement in our board meetings. In order to do so, we plan to organize an open forum for students at the high school. Mirella and I have worked exclusively with students from neighboring districts through a forum at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit. This has allowed us to discuss meaningful topics in an inclusive environment, and we plan to implement this in our high school. Along with the assistance of our principal, we hope to have open forums and opportunities for discussion two weeks before every school board meeting. Students will come to us with both positive ideas or concerns they may have. These topics allow us to bring the student voice directly to our board meetings!

• Dr. Marseille shared his superintendent’s report, which can be found here.

• The board of school directors approved the minutes of the April 27th, 2023 regular meeting.

• Committee Reports for the Pennsylvania School Board Association, and Delaware County Community College, Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County School Board Legislative Council were shared.

  • Committees are currently being streamed as a result of community feedback. Dr Marseille encouraged parents/guardians, community members and staff to tune in so they can access the committee meetings.Visit the WSSD YouTube Page to view. 

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Personnel:

  • Ratified and approved the following resignations and retirements:

    • James Fitzpatrick, Coordinator of Custodial and Cleaning Services, resigned effective October 4, 2023.

    • Domingo Deleon, Painter, Operations Department, Districtwide, retirement effective August 29, 2023. 

    • Christine Miller, Administrative Assistant 12 month, Strath Haven High School, resigned effective August 21, 2023.

    • Patricia Ward, Instructional Assistant, Strath Haven High School, resigned effective 08/22/2023.

    • William Conner, Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation Department, effective 08/22/2023.

    • Kayla Frazier, Bus Aide, Transportation Department, effective 08/22/2023.

    • Anthony Ortiga, Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation Department, effective 09/15/2023.

  • Ratified and approved the following appointments:

    • Sharon DeSalvo, Grade 4 Teacher, Swarthmore Rutledge School, replacing Gary Colasante, WSEA CBA, PE, Master’s Step 7, $68,000, effective 08/22/2023.

    • Abby Ditton, Grade 5 Teacher, Swarthmore Rutledge School, replacing Caitlin Crosby, WSEA CBA, TPE, Bachelor’s Step 3, $58,000, effective 08/22/2023.

    • Julie Peterson, Instructional Support, Swarthmore Rutledge School, replacing Mary Magerr, WSESPA 10 month CBA, Step 3, $18.46 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective August 22, 2023.

    • Jannet Shronk, Instructional Support, Nether Providence Elementary, replacing John Bucci, WSESPA 10 month CBA, Step 3, $18.46 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective August 22, 2023.

    • Victoria Shelter, Pre-School PT Instructional Support Aide, Strath Haven High School, replacing Kelly Caulfield, WSESPA 10 month CBA, Step 3 $18.46 per hour, 12 hours per week, effective September 18, 2023.  

  • Ratified and approved the following absence:

    • Ben Lehman, Bus Driver, Transportation Department; Leave of Absence effective August 28, 2023 through September 12, 2023.

  • Ratified and approved the following change of position:

    • Cynthia Heffernan, Bus Driver, Transportation Department to Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation Department, Teamsters CBA, no salary change, effective August 28, 2023.

    • Anne Leonard, Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver, Transportation Department, replacing Jay Sylvester, Teamsters CBA, no salary change, effective August 28, 2023.

    • Jessica Domsky, School Counselor, Strath Haven Middle School to School Counselor, Strath Haven High School, no salary change, effective 08/22/2023.

    • Erica Laster, School Counselor, Strath Haven High School to School Counselor, Strath Haven Middle School, no salary change, effective 08/22/2023.

  • Ratified and approved the following change of salary status:

    • Christopher Heiskell, Chemistry Teacher, Strath Haven High School, Bachelor’s Step 6 $64,000 to Master’s Step 6, $66,000 effective 08/22/2023.

    • Jennifer Tuerk, First Grade Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary, Bachelor Step 7.5 $65,500 to Master’s Step 7.5 $67,500 retroactive for the 2022-2023 school year, effective August 30, 2022.

    • Randall Mossor, Health & PE Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School, Bachelor’s Step 7, $66,000 to Master’s Step 7, $68,000 effective 08/22/2023.

  • Ratified and approved the following direct payments:

    • Birgit Laurent, Substitute French Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School 08/24, 08/28, 08/29, $145.93 per day.

  • Ratified and approved the payment of unused sick days

  • Ratified and approved the additions to the 2023-2024 conference requests

  • Ratified and approved the following eligibility for tenure:

    • Gabrielle Revenis, Kindergarten Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary.

    • Megan Dougherty, Special Education Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary.

    • Frances Schoonover, Family Consumer Sciences Teacher, Strath Haven High School.

    • Roxanna Everly, Mathematics Teacher, Strath Haven High School.

    • Leslie Labess, Language Arts Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School.

    • Shelby Harper, Grade 4 Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary.

    • Sophie Miluski, Grade 2 Teacher, Wallingford Elementary School.

    • Alissa Harvey, Social Studies Teacher, Strath Haven High School.

  • Ratified and approved the staff members as Mentor appointments during the 2023-2024 year, as stipulated.

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 Fall Athletic Supplemental appointments.

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 Curricular Supplemental appointments. 

  • Ratified and approved the compensation of staff members for Strath Haven. High School Saturday Detention Program, during the 2023-2024 school year, at the per diem rate of $100.00.

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under the curriculum:

  • Ratified and approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Delaware County Intermediate Unit Early Head Start/Head Start/ChildCare Partnerships Program.

  • Ratified and approved the consulting agreement with Brooke Wilkins, an independent contractor, to support the Director of Elementary Education, Elementary Reading Specialists and Teachers in making informed decisions about instructional programming.

  • Ratified and approved the consulting agreement for Dr. Cheryl Horsey, an independent contractor, to support the implementation of the equity audit, cultural proficiency, equity inclusion, and belonging.

  • Ratified and approved the purchase of print resources and a six-year digital license for myWorld History: Early Ages (2019), myWorld History (2019), and myWorld American History (2019) at a cost of $120,825.60. This is a cost of approximately $20/student/year and will allow every middle school social studies student to have access to meaningful print and digital resources.

  • Ratified and approved the purchase of print resources and a six-year digital license for the 5th edition of Strayer’s and Nelson’s Ways of the World for the AP World History Modern Course, From 1200 C.E. (2020) at a cost of $5,171.04

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions for student service:

  • Ratified and approved the Educational Services Agreement for students # 3023026 & #2521042.

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 Contract with Holcomb for SAP.

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 contract with Matthew Zakreski, an independent contractor.

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 contract with CIS for student 2286045 & 2023-2024 contract with CIS rider for student 2286045.

  • Ratified and approved the  2023-2024 contract with Criticare.

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 contract with Mazzoni Center.

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 contract with Bayada for student 3627001.

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 contract with Fulphill.

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 contract with DCHD.

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Finance:

  • Ratified and approved the following payments to vendors from August 4, 2023 through August 31, 2023 

  • Ratified and approved the receipt of the financial statements.

  • Ratified and approved the receipt of the Treasurer's Report.

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Other:

  • Ratified and approved the Government Entity Settlement Agreement with Altria to settle litigation initiated by the District.

  • Ratified and approved the reappointment to the Board of Trustees of the Delaware County Community College for the term indicated, as stipulated.

  • Ratified and approved the Superintendent's authorization and is directed to sign any and all contracts, agreements, grants and/or licenses (hereinafter collectively referred to as contract(s)) with the Pennsylvania Department of Education

• O’Donnell, Rhoda, Magill Road - Addressed past issues during the time her student was enrolled in school. 

• The meeting ended at 8:47 pm.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS:  Monday, October 23, 2023, Strath Haven Middle School – Library

 *SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES.

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF MEETINGS THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WILL BE POSTED AFTER THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS APPROVES THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2023, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD. 

OFFICIAL MINUTES CAN BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE 24 HOURS AFTER BOARD APPROVAL

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS*

DATE: August 22nd, 2023                                                                                           

PLACE:  SHMS – Library

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kelly Wachtman, Kevin Henry, Dr. David Grande, Rachel Holbert, Lawrence Kutys, Christine Dollé, Nannette Whitsett, Mary Jo Witkowski-Smith

ADMINISTRATION/ OTHERS PRESENT:  Dr. Wagner Marseille, Dr. Conley, Ms. Elias, Mr. Klabunde, Dr. McCullough, Dr. Sandberg, Dr. Pratt, Dr. Cellini, Mr. Benzing, Mr. Berman, Mrs. Riley

Meeting Start Time: 7pm

AGENDA/PPT

• Dr. Marseille shared his superintendent’s report, which can be found here.

• The board of school directors approved the minutes of the June 26th, 2023 regular meeting.

• Committee Reports for the Pennsylvania School Board Association, and Delaware County Community College, Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County School Board Legislative Council were shared.

  • Committees are currently being streamed as a result of community feedback. Dr Marseille encouraged parents/guardians, community members and staff to tune in so they can access the committee meetings.Visit the WSSD YouTube Page to view. 

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Personnel:

• Ratified and approved the following resignations and retirements: 

  • Kathleen Sullivan, Certified School Nurse, Strath Haven High School, resigned, effective at the end of the day 08/21/2023.

  • Jennifer Gobbi, Certified School Nurse, Swarthmore Rutledge School resignation effective at the end of the day 09/15/2023.

  • Jacklyn Boden, Special Education Teacher, Swarthmore Rutledge School, resigned effective at the end of the day 09/15/2023.

  • Kathleen McLead, Computer Science Teacher, Strath Haven High School, retired effective at the end of the day 09/22/2023.

  • Allison Schmid, Grade 4 Teacher, Wallingford Elementary, resigned effective at the end of the day 09/29/2023.

  • Jonathan Blake, Grade 4 Teacher, Swarthmore Rutledge School, resigned effective at the end of the day 09/11/2023.

  • Catherine Hopkins, Title 1/Remedial Math, Nether Providence Elementary, resignation effective on or about 10/06/2023.

• Ratified and approved the following appointments:

  • Robert Maloney, Director of Buildings and Grounds, Districtwide, replacing Pete Klabunde, Act 93, $146,000 (prorated based on start date), effective 08/23/2023.

  • Skylar Wortmann, Special Education Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School, replacing Judith Maugeri, WSEA CBA, Master's Step 3, $60,000 (Prorated based on start date), effective on or about 09/18/2023.

  • Michael DeAngelo, Mathematics Teacher, Strath Haven High School, replacing Wesley Rouse, WSEA CBA, Master's Step 10, $74,000 effective on or about 08/22/2023.

  • Fattama Alkaysi, Grade 5 Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary, replacing Elizabeth Corson, WSEA CBA, Bachelor's Step 5, $62,000 effective 08/22/2023

  • Markell Reid, Long Term Substitute .67 Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, Strath Haven High School, replacing Brook Hostrander, WSEA CBA, Bachelor's Step 1, $54,000 (Prorated), effective 08/22/2023 for the 2023-24 school year.

  • MaryKate Vogelman, Speech and Language Pathologist, Nether Providence Elementary, replacing Brianna McGrody, WSEA CBA, Master's Step 1 $56,000, effective 08/22/2023.

  • Tara Cianci, Special Education Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary, replacing Hadley Zinck, WSEA CBA, Bachelor's Step 2.5, $57,000, effective 08/22/2023. 

  • Jessica Edwards, Special Education Teacher, Strath Haven High School, replacing Grace Citro, WSEA CBA, Bachelor's Step 9, $70,000, effective 08/22/2023.

  • Erica Falvey, Grade 1 Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary, replacing Jessica Getty, WSEA CBA, Master's Step 4, $62,000, effective 08/22/2023.

  • Hannah Ross, Language Arts Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School, replacing Michaela DelSordo, WSEA CBA, Bachelor's Step 1, $54,000, effective 08/22/2023.

  • Caitlin Devine, Long Term Substitute Grade 1 Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary, Bachelor's Step 3, $58,000, effective 08/22/2023 through 1st half of school year, 2nd half of school year, Wallingford Elementary through 06/13/2024.

  • Sarah Fleming, Long Term Substitute Certified School Nurse, Strath Haven High School, replacing Kathleen Sullivan, WSEA CBA, Master's Step 3, $60,000, effective 08/22/2023 for the 2023-24 school year.

  • Rana Mochaourab, Long Term Substitute, Special Education Teacher, Strath Haven High School, replacing Samantha Young WSEA LTS CBA, Master's +30 Step 4, $64,000, effective 08/22/23 for the 2023-24 school year.

  • Paige Dezzi, Grade 4 Teacher, Swarthmore-Rutledge School, replacing Jonathan Blake, WSEA CBA, Bachelor's Step 2, $56,000, effective 08/22/2023.

  • Jane Frascella, Grade 4 Teacher, Wallingford Elementary School,replacing Allison Schmid, WSEA CBA, Bachelor's Step 1, $54,000, effective 08/22/2023.

  • Elizabeth Sprague, Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher, Swarthmore-Rutledge School, replacing Jaclyn Boden, WSEA LTS CBA, Masters Step 3, $60,000, effective 08/22/2023 for the 2023-24 school year.

  • Dyana Cannon, Long Term Substitute French/Spanish Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School, replacing Birgit Laurent (part-time French) and Katie Furtado (part-time Spanish), WSEA LTS CBA, Masters Step 10.5, $75,000,(prorated based on start date) effective on or about 10/16/2023 for the 2023-24 school year.

  • Lauren Kostoff, Long Term Substitute Special Education, Strath Haven High School, replacing Susan McAndrew, WSEA LTS CBA, Bachelor's Step 9, $70,000, effective 8/22/2023 for the 2023-24 school year.

  • Renee Joyner, Instructional Support, Wallingford Elementary School, replacing Kathy Salom, WSESPA 10 month CBA, Step 1, $17.33 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective August 22, 2023.

  • Suzanne Ventriglia, Instructional Support, Wallingford Elementary School, replacing Anne Wood, WSESPA 10 month CBA, Step 3, $17.83 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective August 22, 2023.

  • Nancy Sullivan, Dispatcher, Transportation Department, replacing Ed Roth. WSESPA 12 month CBA, Step 3, $22.23 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective August 14, 2023.

  • Barbara Johnson, Instructional Support, Strath Haven High School, replacing Leonard Magargee, WSESPA 10 month CBA, Step 2, $17.58 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective August 22, 2023.

  • Aleta Smith, Pre-School Part-Time Instructional Support Aide, Strath Haven High School, replacing Andrea Seaner, WSESPA 10 month CBA, Step 3, $17.83 per hour, 3.25 hours per day, effective September 18, 2023

  • Ann Leonard, Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation Department, TEAMSTERS CBA, $29.08 per hour, as needed, effective August 28, 2023.

  • Anthony Ortiga, Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation Department, TEAMSTERS CBA, $29.08 per hour, as needed, effective August 28, 2023.

  • Natalie Zigon, Administrative Assistant, Strath Haven High School, replacing Christine Miller, WSESPA 12 month CBA, $18.53 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective August 22, 2023.

  • Julie Peterson, Instructional Assistant, Swarthmore Rutledge School, replacing Mary Magerr, WSESPA 10 month CBA, Step 1, $17.83 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective August 22, 2023.

  • Jannet Shronk, Instructional Assistant, Nether Providence Elementary, replacing John Bucci, WSESPA 10 month CBA, Step 1, $17.83 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective August 22, 2023

• Ratified and approved the following change of assignments:

  • Joseph Spano, Bus Aide, Transportation Department for Instructional Support at Swarthmore Rutledge School, WSESPA CBA, Step 3, $17.83per hour, effective August 22, 2023.

  • Christine Miller, Administrative Assistant 12 month to Administrative Assistant 10 month, Strath Haven High School, WSESPA CBA, no salary change, effective August 22, 2023.

• Ratified and approved the following change of salary

  • Patrick Clancy, Social Studies Teacher, Strath Haven High School, Master's + 30 Step 16 $108,500 to PhD Step 16, $109,500 effective 08/22/2023.

  • Grace Raskob, Special Education Teacher, Strath Haven High School, Bachelor's Step 8, $68,000 to Master's Step 8, $70,000, effective 08/22/2023.

  • Dawn Mason-Ovalle, Music Teacher, Swarthmore Rutledge School, Bachelor's Step 6 $64,000 to Master's Step 6 $66,000, effective 08/22/2023.

  • Gabrielle Revenis, Kindergarten Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary, Bachelor's Step 5 $62,000 to Master's Step 5 $64,000, effective 08/22/203.

  • Alex Paul, German Teacher, Strath Haven High School, Bachelor's Step 6 $64,000 to Master's Step 6 $66,000, effective 08/22/2023.

  • Roxanna Everly, Mathematics Teacher, Strath Haven High School, Bachelor's Step 6, $64,000 to Master's Step 6, $66,000, effective 08/22/2023. 

• Ratified and approved the payment of unused sick days

• Ratified and approved the 2023 summer school transportation hours 

• Ratified and approved  the change to the 2023 Summer School Program appointment list 

• Ratified and approved  the staff members as mentor appointments during the 2023-2024 year, as stipulated 

• Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 Fall Athletic Supplemental appointments

• Ratified and approved the State Bureau of Mediation's Mediator's Proposal dated July 31, 2023, involving the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District and the Wallingford-Swarthmore Education Support Personnel Association as it relates to the Collective Bargaining Agreement that expired on June 30, 2023. The Mediator's Proposal is attached as Exhibit _8K__ to the agenda and further authorization to enter into a written Collective Bargaining Agreement incorporating the terms and provisions of the agreements and understandings of the parties and as addressed in the Mediator's Proposal dated July 31, 2023, subject to Solicitor and Administration approval on the final wording of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Ratified and approved the following eligibility for tenure:

  • Samantha Hart, Special Education Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School.

  • Rebecca Di Ienno, Grade 3 Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary.

  • Anna Gabriel, Language Arts Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School.

  • Eryka Weaver, Guidance Counselor, Wallingford Elementary School.

  • Sophie Korn, Grade 1 Teacher, Swarthmore Rutledge School.

  • Travis Edwards, Guidance Counselor, Strath Haven High School.

  • Jacklyn Boden, Special Education Teacher, Swarthmore Rutledge School.

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under the curriculum:

  • Ratified and approved the contract with Lancaster-Lebanon IU's Instructional Technology specialists for Schoology Professional Learning and support for WSSD staff during the 2023-2024 academic year

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions for student service:

  • Ratified and approved the Educational Services Agreements for students #3023017, 2527060 & 2627078

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 Health and Safety Plan

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Finance:

  • Ratified and approved the following payments to vendors, from June 17, 2023 through June 30, 2023

  • Ratified and approved the following payments to vendors, from July 1, 2023 through August 3, 2023

  • Ratified and approved the receipt of the financial statements

  • Ratified and approved a contract with Jesse Gennett to provide communication support services

  • Ratified and approved CM3 Building Solutions Inc for maintenance and support of the district's security camera systems

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Other:

  • Ratified and approved the appointment of Mary Jo Witkowski-Smith as the District's Voting Delegates at the Pennsylvania School Boards Association Legislative Delegate Assembly Meeting that will occur on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at PSBA Headquarters in Mechanicsburg, PA.

  • Ratified and approved the appointment of Rachel Holbert as the District's Voting Delegate at the Pennsylvania School Boards Association Legislative Delegate Assembly Meeting that will occur on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at PSBA Headquarters in Mechanicsburg, PA.

• Public Comments:

  • England, Regina - Overhill Road - Concerns about the bridge crossing from the middle school and high school. Would like to see improvements in lighting and extending possible parking for accessibility. 

  • Zweier, Alexandra - Palmers Lane - player in the girls soccer team. Concerns about the field being closed again because there are limited home soccer games and it is important to the seniors to have the opportunity to play on their team. Also expressed concerns with other fields being a safety issue.

  • Feinber, Marley - Dogwood Lane - player in the girls soccer team. Concerns about the field being closed again because there are limited home soccer games and it is important to the seniors to have the opportunity to play on their team. Also expressed concerns with other fields being a safety issue.

  • Shea, Laura - Player of the girls soccer team. Concerns about the field being closed again because there are limited home soccer games and it is important to the seniors to have the opportunity to play on their team. Also expressed concerns with other fields being a safety issue.

• The meeting ended at 7:51 pm.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS:  Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Strath Haven Middle School – Library

 *SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES.

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF MEETINGS THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WILL BE POSTED AFTER THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS APPROVES THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 22, 2023, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD. 

OFFICIAL MINUTES CAN BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE 24 HOURS AFTER BOARD APPROVAL

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS*

DATE: June 26th, 2023                                                                                           

PLACE:  SHMS – Library

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kelly Wachtman, Kevin Henry, Dr. David Grande, Rachel Holbert, Lawrence Kutys, Christine Dollé, Nannette Whitsett

ADMINISTRATION/ OTHERS PRESENT:  Dr. Wagner Marseille, Dr. Conley, Ms. Elias, Dr. Pratt, Dr. Cellini, Mr. Berman, Ms. Cotton

Meeting Start Time: 7:02 pm

AGENDA/PPT

• Recognition of School District Retiree: Paul Tagliaterra, 52 Years of Service Teacher, Dean, Athletic Director/Coordinator, Strath Haven Middle School

• Dr. Marseille shared his superintendent’s report, which can be found here.

• The board of school directors approved the minutes of the May 24th, 2023 regular meeting.

• Committee Reports for the Pennsylvania School Board Association, and Delaware County Community College, Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County School Board Legislative Council were shared.

  • Committees are currently being streamed as a result of community feedback. Dr Marseille encouraged parents/guardians, community members and staff to tune in so they can access the committee meetings.Visit the WSSD YouTube Page to view. 

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Personnel:

  • Ratified and approved the following resignations and retirement: Peter Klabunde, Director of Operations, Operations Department, resignation effective at the end of the day 06/30/2023. Amanda Potter, Math Teacher, Strath Haven High School, rescinded an appointment on 5/22/23, effective the 2023-2024 school year. Hadley Zinck, Special Education Teacher, Swarthmore Rutledge School resigned effective at the end of the day, June 22, 2023. Grace Citro, Special Education Teacher, Strath Haven High School, resigned effective at the end of the day, June 22, 2023. Jay Sylvester, Bus Driver, Transportation Department, retirement effective at the end of the day 06/16/2023. Andrea Seaner, Pre-School Aide, Strath Haven High School, resigned effective at the end of the day, 06/16/2023. John Bucci, Instructional Support, Nether Providence Elementary, resignation effective at the end of the day 6/16/23.

• Ratified and approved the following appointments: Mariah Powell, Secondary School Counselor, Strath Haven Middle School, WSEA CBA, Master’s Step 4, $62,000.00, effective 08/22/2023. Roxann Gariffo, Certified School Nurse, Strath Haven Middle School, WSEA CBA, Bachelor’s Step 9, $70,000 effective 08/22/2023. Caitlin Emery, Elementary Reading Specialist, Nether Providence Elementary School, WSEA CBA,  Master’s+30 Step 10, $76,000 effective 08/22/2023. Lisa Ferraro, Behavioral Health Counselor, Nether Providence Elementary, WSEA CBA, Master’s Step 3, $60,000.00 effective 08/22/2023. Diana Hurwitz, Administrative Assistant, Nether Providence Elementary, WSESPA 10 month CBA, Step 1, $18.53 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, 217 days per year effective August 7, 2023. Jacklyn Hepfer, Technology Support Specialist, Districtwide, WSESPA 12 month CBA, Step 2, $22.48 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective June 21, 2023. Stephanie Anderson, Payroll and Accounting Specialist, Districtwide, WSESPA, 12 month CBA, Step 1, $31.67 per hour, 7.5 hours per day effective July 17, 2023.

• Ratified and approved the following leaves of absence: Beth Winkowski, Math Teacher, Strath Haven High School; Extension of Leave of Absence effective April 29, 2023 through June 21, 2023. Regina Iannello, Art Teacher, Strath Haven High School Leave of Absence effective May 01,2023 through May 29, 2023. Partial leave of absence from May 30, 2023 to on or about June 9, 2023. Gregory Hilden, Principal, Strath Haven High School; Leave of Absence effective May 25, 2023 through on or about August 27, 2023. Jennifer Salvage, School Counselor, Strath Haven High School; Leave of Absence effective May 19, 2023 through June 23, 2023. Jennifer O’Brien, Special Education Teacher, Wallingford Elementary School; Leave of Absence effective on or about December 1, 2023 through June, 2024.

• Ratified and approved the following changes of position: Katie Furtado, .67 Spanish Teacher at Strath Haven Middle School and .33 ELD at Strath Haven High School to English Language Development Teacher at Strath Haven Middle School, No Salary Change, effective 2023-2024 school year.  Michaela DelSordo, Language Arts Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School to Secondary Literacy Specialist, Strath Haven Middle School, No Salary Change effective 2023-2024 school year. Emily Sparks, 5th Grade Teacher, Swarthmore Rutledge School to Elementary Math Specialist, Swarthmore Rutledge School, No Salary change, effective, 2023-2024 school year.  Jessica Getty, First Grade Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary to Reading Specialist, Wallingford Elementary School, No salary change, effective 2023-2024 school year. Roosevelt Edwards, Substitute Custodian, District to Custodian, Strath Haven Middle School, WSESPA CBA, Step 3, $18.23 per hour, 8 hours per day, 12-month employee, effective July 1, 2023. DeJuana Mosley, Assistant Business Administrator to Acting Business Administrator, $100/day (Monday through Friday workdays, excluding holidays) stipend for duration of assignment as determined by the Board, effective July 3, 2023.

• Ratified and approved the following direct payments: Marc deJong, Science Olympiad, Strath Haven Middle School Activities post season State Competition, $600.00. Jennifer Gilliespie, Science Olympiad, Strath Haven Middle School Activities Supplemental post season State Competition $600.00. Jeffrey Kahn, Speech and Debate Club, Strath Haven High School, Activities Supplemental post season National Competitions $1,680.00. Michael Casamento, Fitness Club Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th, Activity Advisor payment $900.00.

• Ratified and approved the additions to the 2022-2023 conference requests

• Ratified and approved the 2022-2023 Spring Athletic Supplemental post season pay

• Ratified and approved the additions and changes to the 2023 summer school program appointment list

• Ratified and approved the 2023-2025 renewal Agreement with Substitute Teacher Service

• Ratified and approved the 37 WSSD teachers to attend 30-hours of Schoology Scholar training, at the rate of $45.00 per hour, during the summer of 2023.

• Ratified and approved the 2022-2023 summer hours at $45.00 per hour

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under policy:

  • Ratified and approved policies for a Second Reading

    • Policy 260 – Student Surveys

    • Policy 916 – Volunteers

    • Policy 919 – Civility

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under the curriculum:

  • Ratified and approved purchase of Libib, as stipulated, for use by middle and high school English/Language Arts teachers to organize and to catalog classroom libraries used for independent reading"

  • Ratified and approved the Resolution for the 2024-2025 school year calendar, as stipulated

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions for student service:

  • Ratified and approved Educational Services Agreement for students #2627022, #3223075, #3021044, #3027117, #2623057

  • Ratified and approved the following student for approval for homebound instruction: Student #2927085.

  • Ratified and approved Related Services & Tuition Contracts

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Finance:

  • Ratified and approved payments to vendors, from MAY 13, 2023 through JUNE 16, 2023 

  • Ratified and approved receipt of the financial statements from May 2023

  • Ratified and approved 2023-2024 Final General Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $95,687,124 , funded by the following taxes

  • Ratified and approved the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Resolution as stipulated

  • Ratified and approved renewal of District insurance through AJ Gallagher as stipulated.

  • Ratified and approved the following banks as depositories of school funds during the 2023-2024 fiscal year

    • BanCorp Bank

    • CitiBank

    • Fulton Bank

    • M&T Bank

    • Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund

    • Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust

    • PNC

    • TD Bank

    • The Bryn Mawr Trust Company

    • Univest

    • Wells Fargo

  • Ratified and approved the transfer of $4,746.50 from the SHHS Class of 2019 account to the SHHS Class of 2026 account, and inactivate the SHHS Class of 2019 account.

  • Ratified and approved the 5-year lease on a new digital postage machine in the amount of $23,576.40.

  • Ratified and approved a contract with General Recreation, a CoStars vendor, for stadium seating to procure portable bleachers for use in King Stadium for the amount of $188,770.00.

  • Ratified and approved the 3 year service agreement with VOIP Networks for district-wide internal phone hardware/software maintenance and support.

  • Ratified and approved the contract with LinkIt, subject to final solicitor review and approval for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  • Ratified and approved the sale of equipment that is no longer supported by the manufacturer to Tech Defenders.

  • Ratified and approved the motion to appoint Fox Rothschild LLP as Solicitor for the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District for the time period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, A retainer of $24,402.00 per year

  • Ratified and approved a contract with William MacLaughlin to provide the services of Interim Director of Operations

  • Ratified and approved a contract with Tom Josiah Consulting, LLC for services related to preparing District accounts and reports for audit and other similar services as requested by the Business Office, all as more fully described in the contract, at a rate of $130/hr. The term of the contract will commence upon approval and execution by both parties and will terminate no later than January 31, 2024.

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Other:

  • Ratified and approved the WSSD Director of Human Resources as the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Management Trustee for the Delaware County Public Schools Healthcare Trust, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.

  • Ratified and approved the 2023 Legislative Platform items 4.5(b) (relating to the restriction of a school district’s transportation obligations unless such obligations are fully funded) and 4.5(h) (related to removing the obligation to transport students to non-public schools) continue and remain a platform position in the 2024 Legislative Platform.

• Public Comments

  • Serratore, Dave - Morris Lane: Encouraged the Board to vote against the approval of the budget because his calculations from year to date expenditures do not reflect the correct numbers. He is concerned about budget accuracy and that the District has not been reaching the budget numbers for years. There is still money remaining.

  • Serratore, Dave - Morris Lane: Disappointed in the budget vote. Concerned that the numbers do not add up and the tax increase is going to sway people to move out of the District. Made comments about facilities that have changed over the last 10 years and maintenance of sections that have not been addressed. Also mentioned about money going back into reserves.

• The meeting ended at 8:40 pm.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS:  Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Strath Haven Middle School – Library

 *SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES.

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF MEETINGS THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WILL BE POSTED AFTER THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS APPROVES THE MINUTES OF May 24, 2023, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD. 

OFFICIAL MINUTES CAN BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE 24 HOURS AFTER BOARD APPROVAL

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS*

DATE: May 22nd, 2023                                                                                           

PLACE:  SHMS – Library

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kelly Wachtman, Kevin Henry, Dr. David Grande, Rachel Holbert, Lawrence Kutys, Christine Dollé, Nannette Whitsett

ADMINISTRATION/ OTHERS PRESENT:  Dr. Wagner Marseille, Dr. Conley, Mr. Klabunde, Dr. McCullough, Dr. Sandberg, Dr. Pratt, Dr. Cellini, Mr. Benzing, Mr. Berman, Ms. Sudarsan, Ms. Cotton

Meeting Start Time: 7:01 pm

AGENDA/PPT

• Ms. Sudarsan- Student representative shared about her final days at Strath Haven High School and how she is looking forward to graduation and transitioning into college. She also talked about transitioning into the next phases of school for elementary and middle school students. She encouraged the possibility of interaction at the end of the year across the schools to come together. Ms. Sudarsan mentioned an idea of not just having specific summer reading per each grade level but a school-wide book that could promote awareness and inclusion for all students. 

• Dr. Marseille shared his superintendent’s report which can be found here.

• The board of school directors approved the minutes of the April 27th, 2023 regular meeting.

• Committee Reports for Pennsylvania School Board Association, and Delaware County Community College, Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County School Board Legislative Council were shared. 

  • Committees are currently being streamed as a result of community feedback. Dr Marseille encouraged parents/guardians, community members and staff to tune in so they can access the committee meetings.Visit the WSSD YouTube Page to view. 

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Personnel:

  • Ratified and approved the following resignations and retirement: Samantha Young resignation effective at the end of the day 06/22/2023. Birgit Laurent, resignation effective at the end of the day 06/22/2023.Julia Sandler, resignation effective at the end of the day 06/22/2023.Elizabeth Corson, retirement effective at the end of the day 06/22/2023. Brianna McGrody, resignation effective at the end of the day 07/11/2023.

  • Ratified and approved the following appointments: Rosemary Iannello, Health & Physical Education Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School, WSEA CBA, Bachelor’s Step 1, $54,000.00 effective 2023-2024 school year. Amanda Potter,  Math Teacher, Strath Haven High School, WSEA CBA, Master’s Step 7, $68,000.00 , effective 2023-2024 school year. Carla Keyser, Secondary Math Specialist, Strath Haven Middle School, WSEA CBA, Master's + 30, Step 14, $88,000, effective 2023-2024 school year. Linda Johnson, Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation Department, Teamsters CBA, $27.93 per hour, as needed, effective 5/01/2023.

  • Ratified and approved the following leaves of absence: Christine DeShields, Instructional Support, Strath Haven High School; Leave of Absence effective April 27, 2023 through on/or about May 22, 2023. Christina Geraghty, Grade One Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary; Leave of Absence effective August 22, 2023 through on/or about January 1, 2024.

  • Ratified and approved the following changes of position:Patrick Clancy from Teacher on Special Assignment (Athletic Coordinator SHHS) to Social Studies Teacher, SHHS.  Effective 2023-2024 school year.  Salary no longer inclusive of Athletic Coordinator supplemental.  No change to benefits. Emily Sparks from 5th grade Teacher at SRS to Elementary Math Specialist at SRS.  Effective 2023-2024 school year.  No change in benefits or salary.

  • Ratified and approved the following direct payments Lisa Sweeney, Math Teacher, Strath Haven High School; Stipend for additional class coverage, $2,041.38.

  •  Ratified and approved the additions to the 2022-2023 conference requests

  • Ratified and approved the 2023 summer school program appointment list 

  • Ratified and approved the additional appointments to the 2022-2023 Activity Advisor Appointments

  • Ratified and approved all Behavioral Health Counselors for additional work days, at their per diem rate, not to exceed 8 days per person during the 2023 summer

  • Ratified and approved all school psychologists for additional work days, at their per diem rate, not to exceed 100 days total for the group, for the 2023 summer

  • Ratified and approved all School Counselors for additional work days, at their per diem rate, not to exceed 10 days per person during the 2023 summer

  • Ratified and approved all appropriately certificated professional staff for development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and Gifted Individual Education Plans (GIEPS), days as needed and approved by Director, at their per diem rate.

  • Ratified and approved the Guidance Instructor, Rebecca Schwam for development of Curriculum Writing at the rate of $45.00 per hour, not to exceed 55 hours total during the 2023 summer.

  • Ratified and approved the Home & School Visitor, Shaynae Young for additional work days, at their per diem rate, not to exceed 12 days total during the 2023 summer.

  • Ratified and approved all WSSD staff members to work on the Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) curriculum at the rate of $45.00 per hour. Each Elementary and Middle School team is not to exceed 271 hours. The High School team is not to exceed 310 hours. PBIS Coaches are not to exceed 80 hours.

  • Ratified and approved District Nursing Staff for additional workdays, at their per diem rate, not to exceed 10 days per person during the 2023 summer

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under curriculum:

  • Ratified and approved policies for a Second Reading

    • Policy 200 – Enrollment of Students

    • Policy 201 – Admission of Students

    • Policy 202 – Eligibility of Nonresident Students

    • Policy 206 - Attendance Areas and Assignment in District

    • Policy 211 - Student Accident Insurance

    • Policy 219 - Student Complaint Process

    • Policy 246 - Student Wellness

    • Policy 815 - Acceptable Use of Technology

    • Policy 823 - Naloxone

  • Ratified and approved the revised 2023-2024 school year calendar, as stipulated

  • Ratified and approved the 2024-2025 school year calendar, as stipulated

  • Ratified and approved  the following Category 1 Overnight field trips for the 2023-2024 academic year, as stipulated

  • Ratified and approved the following Category 2 International and Exchange Field Trips for the 2023-2024 academic year, as stipulated

  • Ratified and approved the sale of the District’s below identified obsolete equipment through an auction hosted by Municibid.com, and further approves the disposal of those items that remain unsold following such auction 

  • Ratified and approved the contract with Project Lead The Way subject to final solicitor review and approval for the 2023-2024 academic year 

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under student services:

  • Ratified and approved the Educational Services Agreement for student #2923059 & #2521052, 2423013

  • Ratified and approved the WSSD 2022-2023 Revised Health and Safety Plan 

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Finance:

  • Ratified and approved the following payments to vendors, from APRIL 15, 2023 through MAY 12, 2023 

  • Ratified and approved receipt of the financial statements, as stipulated

  • Ratified and approved the budget transfers through May 10, 2023 as stipulated 

  • Ratified and approved the 2023-2024 Proposed Final General Fund Operating Budget of $95,687,123 with the following millage rates as listed:

    • Nether Providence Township/Rose Valley Borough: 29.0449

    • Rutledge Borough/Swarthmore Borough:29.3082

  • Ratified and approved a contract with Active Internet Technologies LLC, dba Finalsite in order to procure services related to website development and management. The term of the agreement will commence on July 1, 2023 at a rate of $18,600 per year.

  • Pursuant to Section 404 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949, as amended, the Board of School Directors must each year elect a Treasurer for a term beginning on July 1. The individual selected by the Board at this time will serve from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

  • designates and appoints the District’s Business Administrator to serve in the capacity as Tax Collector for School District taxes levied and paid within the Borough of Swarthmore for the period of July 1, 2023 and continuing through June 30, 2024.”

  • Ratified and approved the Contract with US Employee Benefits Services Group to provide ACA Consulting and Reporting Services.

  • Ratified and approved the Contract with Titan Insurance and Employee Benefits Agency, LLC as our 3rd party COBRA administrator.

  • Ratified and approved  a contract with A.F. Damon for Seal Coating and Line Striping of the parking lots and driveways at Swarthmore Rutledge School in the amount of $29,550.00.

  • Ratified and approved a contract with ABEL FENCE, a CoStars vendor, for fencing in the amount of $55,200.00. Background: ABEL FENCE is a local CoStars vendor for fencing that will replace the existing fencing and gates around the track in King Stadium.

  • Ratified and approved a contract with STADIUM SOLUTIONS, INC, a CoStars vendor for outdoor stadium seating in the amount of $74,743.00. Background: STADIUM SOLUTIONS, INC, is a local CoStars vendor for outdoor stadiums who will install ADA-compliant ramp and seating area for the home bleachers.

  • Ratified and approved  a contract with STADIUM SOLUTIONS, INC, a CoStars vendor for outdoor stadium seating in the amount of $42,921.00. Background: STADIUM SOLUTIONS, INC, is a local CoStars vendor for outdoor stadiums who will install handrails in the middle of the aisles of the visitor’s bleachers.

  • Ratified and approved  a contract with KC Sign & Awnings, a CoStars vendor for a Multi-Sport Digital Scoreboard in the amount of $153,280.00. Background: KC Sign & Awnings is a local CoStars vendor for sports scoreboards who will replace the existing scoreboard in King Stadium, which has ceased to work and is unrepairable.

• Public Comments 

  • Zhani, Jianfei - Putnam Blvd: Indicated about the large population of Asian-American community members and encouraged the idea of putting an in-service day on the Lunar New Year for 2025. There is a lack of representation in the calendar.

  • Sertz, Charmaine - Columbus Court: Values should be linked to practice. Delay the approval of the calendar to make it more diverse. There are mostly Christian holidays represented with in-service days and days off. A diverse calendar can help prepare students for a diverse and changing world.

  • Babcock, Regina - Putnam Blvd: Shared about being a parent and very involved in the Methodist church but would like to see more religions that are unseen. The holidays and events have always taken place and it is nothing new.. Would like to see more representation towards the calendars. 

• The meeting ended at 9:07 PM.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS:  Monday, June 26, 2023, Strath Haven Middle School – Library

 *SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES.

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF MEETINGS THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WILL BE POSTED AFTER THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS APPROVES THE MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2023, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD. 

OFFICIAL MINUTES CAN BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE 24 HOURS AFTER BOARD APPROVAL

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS*

DATE: March 27, 2023                                                                                           

PLACE:  SHMS – Library

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kelly Wachtman, Kevin Henry, Dr. David Grande, Rachel Holbert, Lawrence Kutys, Christine Dollé, Wendy Voet, Nannette Whitsett

ADMINISTRATION/ OTHERS PRESENT:  Dr. Wagner Marseille, Dr. Conley, Ms. Martin, Mr. Klabunde, Dr. McCullough, Dr. Sandberg, Dr. Pratt, Dr. Cellini, Mr. Benzing, Ms. Elias, Mr. Berman, Ms. Sudarsan, Ms. Cotton

Meeting Start Time: 7:03 pm

AGENDA/PPT

• Ms. Sudarsan- Student representative shared information about AP exams taking place and celebratory activities before senior graduation takes place. The Spring Fling will take place on Saturday April 29th. The mock crash is a preventative initiative planned and presented by seniors that educates students on the importance of safe driving and the intended audience was the junior class.
• Dr. Marseille shared in his superintendent’s report, 
• Dr. Savage - WES Principal, shared updates about the six types of working genius and being a family school.  
• The board of school directors approved the minutes of the February 27th, 2023 regular meeting.
• Committee Reports for Educational Affairs, Facilities/Finance, Policy,Pennsylvania School Board Association, and Delaware County Community College, Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County School Board Legislative Council were shared. There were no reports about the Wellness Advisory Committee.
• Committees are currently being streamed as a result of community feedback. Dr Marseille encouraged parents/guardians, community members and staff to tune in so they can access the committee meetings.
• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Personnel:
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following resignations and retirements: Susan McAndrews, Special Education Teacher, Strath Haven High School, resignation effective at the end of the day 04/28/2023. Beth Kennedy, Instructional Support, Swarthmore Rutledge School, retirement effective at the end of the day 06/16/2023. Mary Magerr, Instructional Support, Swarthmore Rutledge School, retirement effective at the end of the day 06/16/2023.  Judith Taylor, Technology Support Specialist, Swarthmore-Rutledge and Nether Providence Elementary School, retirement effective at the end of the day 06/30/2023. Edward Roth, Dispatcher, Transportation Department, retirement effective at the end of the day 06/30/2023. Joanne Fender, Instructional Support, Swarthmore Rutledge School, retirement effective at the end of the day 06/16/2023.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following appointments as stipulated: Lynelle Mosley, Director of Athletics and Activities (6-12), Act 93 Agreement Compensation Plan, $120,000.00, effective 07/01/2023.Kimberly Stock, Assistant Principal, Strath Haven Middle School, Act 93 Compensation Plan, $120,000.00 (Prorated) effective 07/06/2023. DeJuana Mosley, Assistant Business Administrator, Business Office, Act 93 Compensation Plan, $125,000.00, effective 07/01/2023. Joseph Spano, Bus Aide, Transportation Department, Teamsters Bus Aide CBA, $14.80 per hour, 4.5 hours per day, effective 3/29/23.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following leaves of absence: Beth Winkowski, Math Teacher, Strath Haven High School; Leave of Absence effective 03/20/2023 through on/or about 04/28/2023.Deborah Sweeney, School Nurse, Nether Providence Elementary; Leave of Absence effective 04/21/2023 through on/or about 05/05/2023. Patricia Brown, Administrative Assistant, Wallingford Swarthmore School; Leave of Absence effective 3/09/2023 through on/or about 4/16/2023. Kirsten Zubko, Financial Clerk-Accounts Payable, Business Office; Leave of Absence effective 04/27/23 through on/or about 5/30/2023. Sharon Artingstall, Administrative Assistant, Swarthmore Rutledge School; Intermittent Leave of Absence effective 03/06/2023 through on/or about 06/09/2023. Robert Dix, Bus Driver, Transportation Department; Leave of Absence effective 06/09/2023 through on/or about 09/01/2023.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following change of assignments, as stipulated: Michael Carter, Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver, Transportation Department, TEAMSTERS CBA, $27.93 per hour, 5.0 hours per day, effective 04/03/2023.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved payment of the following, as stipulated: Lisa Sweeney, Math Teacher, Strath Haven High School; Stipend for class coverage, $1,555.80. Jamie Devlin, Math Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School; Stipend for class coverage, $3,390.78. Cheryl Atkinson, Math Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School; Stipend for class coverage, $2,953.26. Kathryn Hano, Math Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School; Stipend for class coverage, $2,109.30. Amber O’Brien, Math Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School; Stipend for class coverage, $1,881.32. Heather Young-Burns, Math Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School; Stipend for class coverage, $2,515.50. Chad Mitchell, Math Teacher, Strath Haven High School; Stipend for class coverage, $146.88.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the additions to the 2022-2023 conference requests.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the 2022-2023 Winter Athletic Supplemental post season pay.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following staff to work on the Curriculum Math Vertical Team at the rate of $45.00 per hour, not to exceed 5 total hours per staff member for the 2022-2023.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the Temporary Staffing Services Agreement with People Share.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the Temporary Personnel Staffing Services Agreement with Robert Half of Pennsylvania.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the Temporary Staffing Services Agreement with Delaware County Intermediate Unit for Business Office Support.
• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under curriculum:
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with MCIU as the consortium administrator for Imagine Learning (formerly Edgenuity) in support of summer credit recovery opportunities for identified students
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the posting for four positions to provide in-person instruction and support to identified students participating in a summer credit recovery opportunity. WSSD educators will be compensated via a stipend, in the amount of $2550-$3050, dependent on role.
• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under student services:
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the Educational Services Agreement for student #2627041, #2627042 and 2827098
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved homebound instruction: Student #3321028, #3021054 and #3021041.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the K-12 Counseling Plan (Chapter 339)
• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Finance:
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following payments to vendors, from March 18, 2023 through April 14, 2023
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved receipt of the financial statements, as stipulated
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the Budget Transfers for TBD, as stipulated.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the contract for Effective School Solutions to provide services at Strath Haven High School for the 2023-2024 School Year.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved entering a Food Services contract with the identified vendor The Nutrition Group, a “Food Services Management Company,” for a one year term beginning on July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, with the option for up to four one-year renewal terms as may be agreed between the District and the vendor. Compensation shall be as set by the contract previously provided to and approved by the Department of Education’s Division of Food and Nutrition.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved entering a Custodial Services Contract with [Metz Environmental Services], for a term beginning on July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2026. The approved form of contract together with required terms and services are as contained in the relevant request for proposals, except as explicitly struck or supplemented by the vendor in the vendor’s response thereto. The amount due to the vendor shall be $1,061.236.13 for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, $1,094,929.62 for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 and 1,129,666.95 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the Dell Financial Services Lease Proposal dated March 16, 2023 as stipulated. Final documents are subject to solicitor review.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved he Apple Financial Services Lease Proposal dated March 16, 2023 as stipulated. Final documents are subject to solicitor review.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the sale of equipment that is no longer supported by the manufacturer to Tech Defenders.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the removal of obsolete technology equipment from the district by EZ-PC, LLC
• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Other:
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the WSSD Director of Human Resources as the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Management Trustee for the Delaware County Public Schools Healthcare Trust, effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023.
  • Board of School Directors ratified and approved the Delaware County Community College budget resolution, for the 2023‐2024 school year, as stipulated.
• No public comments
• The meeting ended at 8:47 PM.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS:  Monday, April 24, 2023, Strath Haven Middle School – Library

• *SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES.
• OFFICIAL MINUTES OF MEETINGS THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WILL BE POSTED AFTER THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS APPROVES THE MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2023, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD.
• OFFICIAL MINUTES CAN BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE 24 HOURS AFTER BOARD APPROVAL

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS*

DATE: March 27, 2023                                                                                           

PLACE:  SHMS – Library

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kelly Wachtman, Kevin Henry, Dr. David Grande, Rachel Holbert, Lawrence Kutys, Christine Dollé, Wendy Voet, Nannette Whitsett

ADMINISTRATION/ OTHERS PRESENT:  Dr. Wagner Marseille, Dr. Conley, Ms. Martin, Mr. Klabunde, Dr. McCullough, Dr. Sandberg, Dr. Pratt, Dr. Cellini, Mr. Benzing, Ms. Elias, Mr. Berman, Ms. Sudarsan, Ms. Cotton

Meeting Start Time: 7:03 pm

AGENDA/PPT

• Ms. Sudarsan- Student representative shared information regarding her classes, district events like Read Across America and tournaments. Coach Kahn was named District Coach of the Year and Herr Paul was named District Volunteer. She also shared that the students are frustrated with the limited amount of AP credit received from colleges for passing AP courses. They are hoping that the AP exam policy can be revisited and revised for next year’s senior class. 

• Dr. Marseille shared in his superintendent’s report, 

• Dr. Tuck - SRS Principal, shared updates regarding PBIS 

• The board of school directors approved the minutes of the February 27th, 2023 regular meeting.

• Committee Reports for Educational Affairs, Facilities/Finance, Policy,Pennsylvania School Board Association, and Delaware County Community College, Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County School Board Legislative Council were shared. There were no reports about the Wellness Advisory Committee.

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Personnel:

  • Ratified and approved the following resignations: Valerie Denton, Reading Specialist Teacher, Wallingford Elementary School, retirement effective at the end of the day 06/22/2023. Susan Schmidt-Gillespie, School Nurse, Strath Haven Middle School, retirement effective at the end of the day 6/22/2023. Nancy O’Connor, Administrative Assistant 10 Month Secretary, Nether Providence Elementary, retired effective at the end of the day 06/02/2023. Leonard Magargee, Instructional Support, Strath Haven High School, resignation effective at the end of the day 3/10/23. Paul Barycki, Custodian, Operations Department, retirement effective at the end of the day 6/30/23. Matthew Risi, Bus Driver, Transportation Department, resignation effective at the end of the day 11/11/22. 

  • Ratified and approved the following appointments: Joshua McNew, Short Term Substitute Spanish Teacher, Strath Haven High School, $190.00 per diem, effective 3/21/23 through on/or about May 24, 2023. Marisa Morelli, School Psychologist, Strath Haven Middle School, $105,000 (prorated), Master's Step 16, effective on or about May 30, 2023, pending submission of all hiring materials.Derek Gans, Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation Department, TEAMSTERS CBA, $27.93 per hour as needed, effective TBD *. Morgan Wren, Safety & Security Aide, Strath Haven High School, WSESPA, 7.5 hours per day, 187 days per year, $19.00 per hour, effective 03/20/2023.   

  • Ratified and approved the following leaves of absence: Elizabeth McGarry, Social Studies Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School; Leave of Absence effective on/or about 5/15/2023 through 6/22/2023. Nicole DeSantis, Special Education Teacher, Swarthmore Rutledge School; Leave of Absence effective on/or about 4/25/2023 through 6/22/2023. Sharon Montello, Bus Driver, Transportation Department: Leave of Absence effective 3/06/23 through on/or about 4/21/2023.

  • Approved the 2022-2023 Conference Requests

  • Approved correction to the Curriculum Supplementals during the 2022-2023 year

  • Approved additional appointments to the 2022-2023 Activities Supplementals

  • Approved the additional appointments to the 2022-2023 Spring Athletic Supplementals

  • Approve the additional appointments to the 2022-2023 Activity Advisor Appointments

  • Approve the 2022 Summer School Transportation hours

  • Approve the following changes of hours effective 3/4/2023

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under curriculum:

  • Approve the Category 1A Overnight field trip, as stipulated

  • Approve the revised 2022-2023 school year calendar, as stipulated

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under student services:

  • Approve the Educational Services Agreement for student

  • Approve students for homebound instruction

• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Finance:

  • Approve the payments to vendors, from February 18 through March 19, 2023

  • Ratified the District to enter a contract after legal review with FieldTurf USA to replace the Synthetic Turf on King Field

  • Approve the Change Order for replacement of 203 lenses and install 134 lighting fixtures as part of the GESA project

  • Approve the purchase and installation of Campus Directory and Building Entrance Signage for the Strath Haven Middle and High Schools

  • Approve the Contract with For the Love of Black Girls LLC for Student Summit

  • Approve the Independent Contractor Agreement with Ben Hartranft for K-8 Student Assemblies

  • Ratify and approve the contracted JMW DJ services for the SHMS 8th Grade Dance, for the 2022-2023 school year

  • Approve Medical Staffing Solutions to provide Medical Staffing services for the SHHS Senior Prom, for the 2022-2023 school year

  • Approve contract renewal with Wisler Pearlstine LLP as Special Legal Counsel for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years

  • Approve the Lease Agreement for Martha Burton Park

  • Approve the Delaware County Intermediate Unit General Operating Budget for the 2023-2024

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  • Approve the Delaware County Technical Schools budget resolution for the 2023-2024 school year

  • Approve the Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education Funding and Service Agreement for the 2023-2024 school year

  • Approve the Verizon FIOS Renewal, as stipulated

  • Approve an agreement with Barksdale School Portraits, LLC

  • Approval of the consulting agreement with Alexandra Ingram, MSW - Make The Distinction

• No public comments

• The meeting ended at 9:13 PM.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS:  Monday, April 24, 2023, Strath Haven Middle School – Library

• *SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES.

• OFFICIAL MINUTES OF MEETINGS THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WILL BE POSTED AFTER THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS APPROVES THE MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2023, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD.

• OFFICIAL MINUTES CAN BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE 24 HOURS AFTER BOARD APPROVAL

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS*

DATE: February 27, 2023                                                                                               PLACE:  SHMS – Library

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kelly Wachtman, Kevin Henry, Dr. David Grande, Rachel Holbert, Lawrence Kutys, Christine Dollé, Wendy Voet, Nannette Whitsett

ADMINISTRATION/ OTHERS PRESENT:  Dr. Wagner Marseille, Dr. Conley, Ms. Martin, Mr. Klabunde, Dr. McCullough, Dr. Sandberg, Dr. Pratt, Dr. Cellini, Mr. Benzing, Ms. Elias, Mr. Berman, Ms. Sudarsan

Meeting Start Time: 7:03 pm

AGENDA/PPT

• Miss Sudarsan- Student representative shared information regarding the Black History Month Celebration, the annual Chris King Games, Silvertones singing valentine songs, Grease the Musical, Shrek the Musical, WES Math Night, NPE STEAM Night, SRS March 3^rd International Night.
• Dr. Marseille shared in his superintendent’s report, the recent reports from PDE and #PA Needs Teachers detailing the teacher shortage crisis in PA, the PeopleBench  focusing on teacher recruitment, retention, and workplace wellbeing; recognized student accomplishments;CTE Month; International Night; February 7^th Commonwealth Ruling on school funding.
• Mr. Heinle-NPE Principal, shared updates regarding PBIS Tier II, Science of Reading K-2, Read Across America, STEAM Night, Inclusion and Belonging and 5^th-grade student Eva Lee reenacted the life of Ella Fitzgerald as part of NPEs Living Wax Museum.  
• Dr. Marseille presented recommendations that would allow the streaming of committee meetings beginning April 12^th. 
• The board of school directors approved the minutes of November 21, 2022, and the December 19, 2022, regular meeting.
• Committee Reports for Educational Affairs, Facilities/Finance, Wellness Advisory, and Delaware County Community College, Delaware County Intermediate Unit were shared. There were no reports for Policy, Pennsylvania School Board Association, and Delaware County School Board Legislative Council.
• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Personnel:
  • Ratified and approved the following resignations: Mary Martin, Business Administrator, Office of Business Operations, resignation effective 3/3/23.  Susan McAndrews, Special Education Teacher, Strath Haven High School, resignation effective at the end of the day 05/10/2023. Gabrielle Morrison, School Psychologist, Strath Haven Middle School, resignation effective at the end of the day 4/7/23. Kathy Salom, Instructional Support, Wallingford Elementary School, retirement effective at the end of the day 06/16/2023. Carol Mark, Payroll and Accounting Specialist, Office of Business Operations, resignation effective at the end of the day 1/27/23. Liam Gallagher, Accounting Supervisor, Office of Business Operations, resignation effective at the end of the day 1/27/23. Jose Siri, Bus Driver, Transportation Department, resignation effective at the end of the day 2/17/2023. 
  • Ratified and approved the following appointments: Ken King as Interim Business Administrator effective 2/21/2023, at a rate of $120.00 per hour. Rachel Cotton, Communications & Community Relations Liaison, Office of the Superintendent, Exempt Supervisor Compensation Plan, $90,000 (prorated), effective 03/06/2023. David Kopp, Safety & Security Aide, Strath Haven High School, WSESPA, 7.5 hours per day, 187 days per year, $19.00 per hour, effective 2/27/23.
  • Ratified and approved the following leaves of absence: Jodi McFetridge, Elementary Teacher, Nether Providence Elementary School; Leave of Absence effective 1/10/2023 through on or about 2/22/2023. Lea Kerwood, World Language Teacher, Strath Haven High School; Leave of Absence effective 3/22/23 through on/or about 5/24/2023. Wendy Laird, Social Studies Teacher, Strath Haven Middle School; Leave of Absence effective 2/23/23 through on/or about 3/16/23. Doris Ford, Administrative Assistant, Strath Haven High School; Leave of Absence effective 2/23/2023 through on/or about 3/17/2023. Qihui Xie (Susan Chen), Instructional Support, Strath Haven High School; Leave of Absence effective 1/23/23 through on/or about 2/19/2023.
  • Ratified and approved the following change of assignments: Patricia Ward, Instructional Support to Long Term Substitute (.67)Family and Consumer Science Teacher and (.33) Building Substitute, Strath Haven High School, WSESPA 10 month CBA, effective 1/23/23 through the end of the 22-23 school year at $190.00 per diem.  Deborah Seifrit, Administrative Assistant 10 months to Administrative Assistant 12 months, Strath Haven High School, WSESPA 12 month CBA, Step 7, $20.63 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective 2/28/2023.
  • Approved the payment of unused sick days, curriculum supplementals, mentor appointments, conference requests, activities supplementals, athletic curriculum supplementals, and activities advisor appointments.
  • Approved the compensation of staff members for the Strath Haven High School Saturday Detention Program, during the 2022-2023 school year, at the per diem rate of $100.00.
  • Approve the appointment of the accompanist at Strath Haven High School, for the 2022-2023 school year, at the rate of $30.00 per hour, not to exceed a total of 324 hours.
  • Approved the 2023 Summer Band and String Program.
  • Approved curriculum hours for Jennifer McDonnell for professional development for the New Teacher Academy, at the rate of $45.00 per hour, not to exceed 10 total hours.
  • Approved curriculum hours for Erica Frisoli and Helena Kim for professional development for English Language Learners, at the rate of $45.00 per hour, not to exceed 10 total hours.
• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under student Policy:
  • Approved the listed policies for Second Reading: Policy 205 – Postgraduate Students; Policy 330 – Overtime; Policy 338 – Sabbatical Leave; Policy 338.1 - Compensated Professional Leave; Policy 349 – Resignation.
• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under student services:
  • Ratified and approved the Educational Services Agreement for student #2923059.
  • Approved homebound instruction for student #262104.
• The Board of School Directors ratified and approved the following motions under Finance:
  • Ratified and approve the following payments to vendors.
  • Acknowledged receipt of the financial statements and Treasure’s Report.
  • Approved a contract with PowerSchool for the Schoology Platform at $49,339 and Annual costs.
  • Authorized Fox Rothschild LLP to agree on the property located at 109 E. Brookhaven Road in Nether Providence Township, identified as Folio No. 34-00-00395-01, setting the assessment of the property at $500,000 for tax years 2021 (school tax year 2021-22), 2022 (school tax year 2022-23) and 2023 (school tax year 2023-24) and for each subsequent tax year until a change in the property’s assessment pursuant to applicable law.
  • Authorized Fox Rothschild LLP to enter into an agreement for the property located at 800 Avondale Road in Nether Providence Township, identified as Folio No. 34-00-10082-09, setting the assessment of the property at $0 for tax years 2021 (school tax year 2021-22) and 2022 (school tax year 2022-23) and for each subsequent tax year until a change in the property’s assessment pursuant to applicable law.
  • Approved contract with Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems for Student Assistance Program.
  • Approved contract with Kings Mills Inc. for Prom Reservation for Class of 2025 Junior Prom, next year on April 13, 2024.
  • Approve the proposal for the Assessment of the Business Office Operations and Ongoing Support and Transition at $9,500 for Assessment and Hourly Rate ($125) with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.
  • Approved the contract with PeopleBench.
• Community member Paul Jacobs shared comments regarding streaming committee meetings.
• Community member Mr. Serratore shared comments regarding board agendas, community accessibility and public time lime period.
• Ms. Doubtweiller shared concerns with fields, the natatorium and need to make improvements. 
• The meeting ended at PM 10:03 pm.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS:  Monday, March 27, 2023, Strath Haven Middle School – Library

• *SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES.
• OFFICIAL MINUTES OF MEETINGS THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WILL BE POSTED AFTER THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS APPROVES THE MINUTES AT THE MARCH 27, 2023, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD.
• OFFICIAL MINUTES CAN BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE 24 HOURS AFTER BOARD APPROVAL