MINUTES

OF THE

BOARD HUMAN RESOURCES

COMMITTEE MEETING

Monday, July 19, 2004

 

 

Members of the Board Human Resources Committee met on Monday, July 19, 2004, in the Superintendent’s Conference Room A, at the Education Center. Present were the following school board members: Joseph Craig, Dr. Craig Haytmanek, Charlene Koch, Diane Rowe, Julie Venanzi, and Margaret Williams. Also present were Superintendent Joseph Lewis and Associate Superintendent Michele Kostem.

 

The meeting of the Board Human Resources Committee was called to order by Dr. Craig Haytmanek at 7:55 p.m.

 

Open Forum – No items.

 

Reorganization of Technology Services – Dr. Lewis discussed the technology reorganization chart, which was handed out. With the assistance of Deborah Campanella, Scott Garrigan and Michele Kostem a realignment of the technology responsibilities, which were under Scott Garrigan, was accomplished. The chart shows what the various divisions do. A general discussion was held regarding integration of technology in the classrooms and technology services.

 

Proposed Title Changes for Middle School Supervisors of Curriculum and Instruction – Mrs. Kostem stated that for many years the middle schools had three different administrator positions: principals, assistant principals, and supervisors of curriculum and instruction. In order to provide greater flexibility and be consistent with certification titles, Dr. Lewis has recommended that the position of supervisor of curriculum and instruction be renamed as assistant principal. A discussion was held regarding the change in title and the roles of the assistant principals. The committee agreed with Mrs. Kostem’s request to change the titles officially during the July Regular Board Meeting.

 

Review of Policy Manual – The Board of School Directors continued the review and revision of the District’s Board Policies. Presented for discussion were the 500s and 600s. Each policy was reviewed and an explanation of the changes was given. Most of the revisions were minor and resulted from updating of the policies to conform to changes in the law. Several new policies were recommended by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association to conform to requirements from the “No Child Left Behind” Act.

 

Other – Mrs. Kostem asked the Board for authorization to add a teacher assistant for Donegan’s off-site kindergarten center for next year. There will be two full-day-kindergarten sessions and four one-half day kindergarten sessions for four teachers. The teacher assistant would help to monitor the children especially during lunch. The position would require the person to be Spanish speaking and have first aid skills to serve as a health assistant when needed. Dr. Lewis stated there will be four teachers, the teacher assistant, and approximately 60 students in the AM and 60 students in the PM.

 

Dr. Haytmanek adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.

 

 

 

Minutes prepared by:                                                                                                               

Nitza Santiago, Confidential Secretary to the Associate Superintendent