BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2006

 

Members of the Board Human Resources Committee met on Monday, June 19, 2006, in the Dining Room, at the Education Center. Present were the following school board members: Rosario Amato, Dr. Craig Haytmanek, William Heske, Charlene Koch, and Diane Rowe. Also in attendance were Members of the Teacher Performance Appraisal System Revision Committee – Michele Fragnito, Robin Lutcher, Joseph Rahs, and Thomas Thomasik; Members of the Noninstructional and Support Personnel Performance Appraisal Committee – Faye Achey, Mary Bauer, Scott Gilliland, Robin Lutcher, and Thomas Thomasik; Director of Student Services Thomas K. Washington; Assistant to the Superintendent for Finance and Administration Stanley J. Majewski Jr.; Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph A. Lewis; and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Robert R. Gross III.

 

The meeting of the Board Human Resources Committee was called to order by Diane Rowe at 8:28 p.m.

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS – Maureen Miller, band parent, wanted to thank Dr. Lewis and others who came to the band meeting and heard their concerns and input from the band. They approved of the trip policy as it was presented to them at the meeting.

 

SUPPORT STAFF EVALUATION PROGRAM – Dr. Lewis stated that several years ago the board charged him with improving performance evaluations across all employe groups. When Mr. Gross joined the district, Dr. Lewis directed him to review the present evaluation system. Mr. Gross formed a committee in October, which included administrators and support staff from each employe group. Mr. Gross introduced some members that were present. Mr. Gross presented the board the Support Personnel Performance Appraisal Plan and briefly spoke about the contents in the plan. Mr. Gross stated the next step is to train the administrators, work hand-in-hand with the shop stewards, and implement the plan for the 2006-2007 school year.

 

Mr. Heske commented on how every employe deserves to be evaluated and would like to see how well we are doing. Dr. Lewis stated that the goal is for every employe to be evaluated and improvement will be seen in this area. Mr. Gross stated that the plan details that administrators/supervisors will meet during the month of June to evaluate the employes and at the conclusion of an employe’s probationary period for new employes.

 

TEACHER PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL PLAN UPDATE – Mr. Gross presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining what the committee has accomplished thus far, and the topics upon which work continues. He spoke about the areas in the plan still under development and being reviewed. Mrs. Koch wanted to know if the work done was with the help of the teachers’ union and if they are in agreement. Dr. Lewis stated that all the groups participated. Mr. Gross indicated that union members are serving on all subcommittees. Mrs. Lutcher commented on administrators and teachers working together as a team for what is best for students and making a better classroom teacher. She also stated that Mr. Gross has done an excellent job in leading this change.

 

REVISED BOARD POLICIES – Dr. Lewis indicated minor changes made to the Student Wellness Policy from the reading of the policy on May 1, 2006, and clarified the Musical Groups Policy changes to the board regarding the four-year and two-year travel cycle. The policy regarding audiovisual cameras on school buses will not be changed meaning there will be no audio track of the surveillance recordings. Mr. Gross stated the Musical Groups and Student Wellness policies will appear on the June 26, 2006, Regular Board Agenda for approval.

 

 

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Diane Rowe adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes prepared by:                                                                                                               

Nitza Santiago, Confidential Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources