Northwestern Lehigh School District 6493 RT 309, New Tripoli PA 18066

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING District Board Room

Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 7:00 PM

1. Opening Procedures 1.01 Call to Order The May 15, 2019 Board Meeting of the Northwestern Lehigh School District Board of Directors was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Willard Dellicker. 1.02 Opening exercises included the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence 1.03 Roll Call PR/AB

PR John Casciano PR Todd Hernandez PR Alan Rex PR Willard Dellicker PR Todd Leiser PR Phil Toll AB Joseph Fatzinger PR Marci Piescienski PR James Warfel

Also Present: Karla Mertz, Lindsey Kahl, Chrissy Czonstka, Steve Fratinelli, Shawn & Abbie Trexler, Dawn Geist, Nick Harding, Kim Harding, Kutney Family, Sara Fitzgerald, Lauren Hunsicker, Vanessa Fenstermacher, Nathan Hunsicker, Jesse Tyahla, Courtney Boyle, Matt Williams, Sia Glassberg, Nicole Gottlieb, Stephen Gottlieb, Joanie & Steve Snyder, Andy Toth, Wendy Fornwalt, Dana Granato, Danielle Dolena, Amanda Scott, Steve Solderich, Erica Seither, Morgan Klotz, Allison Ashburne, Mollie Laubach-Haydt, Laura George, Jackie Cougle, Jennifer Kershner, Rene Snyder, Diane & Eric Moser, JeremyRex, Erin Rex, Devin Rex, Katelyn Williams, Brian Lenhart, Lis Lenhart, Madelyn Lenhart, Troy Knauss, LB Knauss, Kaylynn Knauss, Clara Knauss, Audrey Berkheiser, Eric Heffner, Jackie Heffner, Barnes Family, Sheena & Jeremy Crone, Noah & Laura Isenberg, Maggie Yannes, Stephen & Kaitlyn Rau, Lucille & Will Snyder, Leslie & Kevin Stringer, Eric & Sarah Jones, Robert Peters, Deb Duncan, Jeanine Durrenberger, Erica Gross, Gwen Reed, Cleo Ream, Liz & Matt Earles, Lia Tyahla, Jake Bennett, Becky Hite, Tamra McGee, Giovanni Stracco, Heather Stracco, Karen Bailey, Amy Neumann, Wayne Neumann, William Neumann, Shannon Kistler, Mike Kistler, Lacey Snyder, Nichole Snyder, Brian & Jessica Kahora, Dave Brannan, Nia Fratrik, Tracy Smoyer, David Evans, Christine Ascani, Jill Berlet, Maria Pulli, William Dovico, Aileen Yadush, LeAnn Stitzel, Paul Dunstan, Brian Tobin, Arthur Oakes, Andrea Stock, Luann Matika, Leslie Frisbie, Kristine Roddick, John Corby, Jennifer Holman and Janine Partenio. 1.04 Approval of Agenda with Recognitions and Presentations to be moved before Courtesy of the Floor Moved: A. Rex Seconded: J. Warfel Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay 1.05 President welcomed guests 1.06 Courtesy of the Floor K. Mertz stated she is a 4th Grade teacher at Northwestern Elementary as well as a parent. She said she wanted to present factual information on limited space and educational challenges at Northwestern Elementary. She said hallway space is being used daily as educational space. She spoke on behalf of Mr. Fies saying there are space issues in Northwestern Elementary for Music Class. L. George stated she was a graduate of Northwestern Lehigh School District as well as a parent and a teacher. She explained the struggles that occur at Northwestern Elementary due to space. She said Kindergarten and 1st Grade use common spaces. She said lunch traffic pass the students who are doing work in the hallway.

J. Cougle said she is teaching at Northwestern elementary in special education with students that have social, emotional, behavioral and educational needs. She explained how it is sometimes difficult to take these students to specialized classrooms and walk through the hallway while other students are utilizing the hallway space to take tests. She also mentioned that the therapists are sharing one room. J. Bennett stated he was a 3rd Grade teacher and a parent of a student at Northwestern Elementary. He said Northwestern Elementary does have space issues but did not think the set-up of the reconfiguration would be the most beneficial. He believed that the least amount of transitions for students, would be best. He asked the Board to find a solution that doesn’t split the buildings. S. Fratinelli spoke as a taxpayer. He questioned the capacity and enrollment in the Alloy 5 presentation. He said it seems as though Northwestern Elementary is at 2/3 of the capacity and did not understand why there were space issues. He asked the Board to try and reduce costs. He also questioned the bussing of the students. W. Dellicker explained that the capacity issues were discussed at previous Construction Committee Meetings and the full Master Facility Plan will be presented in upcoming meetings with dates to be discussed later in the agenda. V. Fenstermacher made some personal comments toward specific teachers. She questioned if the hallways were just being utilized as a convenience and if the cafeteria could be used during non-use hours. W. Dellicker asked that all public comments remain professional. L. Snyder said she was under the impression that the reconfiguration changes were already decided and happening now. She asked the Board to do more research and look at other options. W. Dellicker said there were no preconceived choices or schedule to do anything yet. He said there is much research that needs to be done to alleviate the space issues. He said they have the best interest of the students at heart and asked the community to please bear with them as they work through the situation. T. McGee said she was a 2nd generation tiger and shared a personal experience of her daughter hearing about the reconfiguration. She asked the Board for a community based decision and hoped that a decision would be made that would not divide the community. S. Gottlieb was looking for more information regarding transportation. He felt the students’ focus would be affected due to the amount of time they spend on the bus. He asked the Board to consider the costs involved and what other things that money could be used for. L. Hunsicker was questioning the financial aspects of the reconfiguration decision and said she knows that something needs to be done. She explained that she values education and also loves being a part of the community. She said she is looking for more data and would like the Board to include the community with additional information. She felt it was more important for the Middle School HVAC to be addressed first. 1.07 Approval of Minutes from the April 17, 2019 Board Meeting, April 24, 2019 Construction Committee Meeting (Revised), April 29, 2019 Construction Committee Meeting and the May 1, 2019 Workshop Meeting. Moved: J. Casciano Seconded: P. Toll Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay 1.08 Recognition/Presentations NWE Art Presentation: Mrs. Tracy Smoyer and Miss Frasch presented the following artwork to the Board. Kindergarten - Collage: Koen Hamm, Garrett Heffner, Alexa Gottlieb, Isla Tyahla, Jonah Moser First grade - Owls: Kaylynn Knauss, Mackenzie Toth, Graham Peters, Aria Isenberg Second grade - Nature drawings: Henry Fitzgerald, Laura Earles, Ty Crone, Ava Snyder, Ike Barnes Rainbow pottery: Noah Czonstka, Abby Yannes, Madelyn Lenhart, Asher Solderich, Lillian Bernhard

Third grade - Sketch up: Devin Rex, Emily Hinkle, Kollin Stringer, McKenzie Harding God’s eye: Kaitlyn Rau, Addison Kahl, Chase Sukanick, Emily Hinkle, Ella Kerschner Fourth grade - Giant dinosaurs: Amelia Glassberg, Angelo Granato, Gavin Reed, Ben Kutney, Kimberly Durrenberger J. Holman thanked everyone for coming and said she was glad to keep the artwork in the Board Room over the Summer. W. Dellicker thanked everyone for coming and for sharing their artwork. Retirement Resolutions: A. Yadush read and presented the following Retirement Resolution for Christine Ascani:

W. Dovico said David Evans had taken on the task of the 6th Grade Orienteering for the last 19 years. W. Dovico read and presented the following Retirement Resolution for Evans:

D. Evans thanked everyone for the recognition and for all that the Board has done for the students over the past years.

1.09 Board President's Report W. Dellicker mentioned there was a successful and enjoyable Meet and Greet at the Glassburn Inn on May 6, 2019 which was organized by Scott Crocco, CFO at Air Products and Northwestern Resident, as well as the Chamber of Commerce. He said business leaders from large national corporations in the Lehigh Valley attended the function, as well as some local business owners and New Tripoli Bank. He said the Foundation representatives were in attendance, as well as, J. Holman, L. Frisbie A. Rex and J. Warfel. He said J. Holman did a great job describing the history, geography, pride points and future plans for the District. He said S. Crocco praised the District and talked about how he wanted to help less fortunate families and students in our area. W. Dellicker said there was a sincere and moving discussion from this very successful man about improving the lives of families in our District. W. Dellicker said the event was very enjoyable and it showed how blessed we are to have the support from our community. 1.10 Superintendent's Report J. Holman said she was delighted to see our Board Room full of so many young students. She mentioned about the May 6th Chamber of Commerce Event at the Glassbern and how it was a great event and how well attended it was. She said it was a great opportunity to meet new business partners (such as Lehigh Valley Health Network and Nestle Waters) and learn ways in which we can work together for the benefit of the students. J. Holman announced on May 8, 2019 there was Coffee with the Superintendent at Olde Homestead in New Tripoli. She said it was the fourth and final meeting as part of her entry plan and gathering feedback about the District’s strengths and needs 2. Personnel Action 2.01 Approval is requested for the following personnel items: A. RETIREMENTS/RESIGNATIONS:

1. Recommendation to accept the resignation of Katie Phipps, School Psychologist, effective

date to be determined.

2. Recommendation to accept the resignation of Michelle Kosalko, First Grade Teacher, effective August 16, 2019.

3. Recommendation to accept the resignation of Bailey Pederesen, part-time Instructional Assistant, effective the last support staff day of the 2018-2019 school year.

4. Recommendation to accept the resignation of Stacy Eisenhard, part-time Office Assistant, effective May 23, 2019.

5. Recommendation to accept the resignation of David Hoffmann, part-time Van Driver, effective April 26, 2019.

6. Recommendation to accept the voluntary resignation of Theresa Celestine as a substitute Teacher, effective April 22, 2019, due to no response to communication.

B. APPOINTMENTS/NEW EMPLOYEES:

1. Recommendation to approve change in classification for Amy Chassard from part-time,

temporary one-on-one Instructional Assistant to a Class B, part-time Instructional Assistant, effective May 2, 2019.

2. Recommendation to approve Elise Lubinsky as a temporary, part-time one-on-one

Instructional Assistant, effective May 1, 2019 at $15.40/hr.

3. Recommendation to approve Janine Birch as a temporary part-time Instructional Assistant, effective May 16, 2019 through the end of the 2018-2019 school year at $15.40/hr.

4. Recommendation to approve Janine Birch as a substitute Instructional Assistant, effective May 16, 2019 at $13.25/hr.

5. Recommendation to add Leona Duffy as a substitute Instructional Assistant, effective date

pending the receipt and approval of all necessary paperwork at $13.25/hr.

6. Recommendation to add the following as substitute Teachers at a starting rate of $110/day, effective date pending the receipt and approval of all necessary paperwork:

• Leona Duffy • Mark Fleming • Jill Stopay

7. Recommendation to approve Patricia Bortz as a substitute Custodian, effective date pending

the receipt and approval of all necessary paperwork, at $12.23/hr. C. OTHER ACTIONS:

1. Approval to grant tenure to Lauren Wisser, High School Math Teacher, after completion of

three (3) years of satisfactory service to the District per Administrative recommendation, effective May 19, 2019.

2. Recommendation to approve a Professional Practicum experience in the Middle School

Guidance Department for Justin Arifaj from Kutztown University for the 2019-2020 school year under the supervision of Mr. William Dovico.

3. Recommendation to approve a Reading Specialist Internship experience at Northwestern

Elementary School for Melinda Scholl from Wilkes University from May 13, 2019 through August 5, 2019, supervised by Mrs. Maria Pulli.

4. Recommendation to approve the following teachers for the elementary Summer

Reading Program, beginning July 1, 2018 at $31.00/hr., not to exceed 48 hours: • Northwestern Elementary- Allison Ashburne, Laura George, Katie Praetzel and Maureen Roman

• Weisenberg Elementary- Morgan Klotz, Katherine Mills and Beth Schafer

5. Recommendation to add Christine Ascani as a substitute Teacher at a starting rate of

$110/day, effective date following her retirement as a full-time employee.

6. Recommendation to approve unpaid days for employee #1669 for May 14-17, 2019.

7. Recommendation to approve unpaid days for employee #1626 for May 8-10 2019.

8. Recommendation to approve unpaid days for employee #1188 for May 22-24, 2019.

9. Recommendation to approve unpaid days for employee #2438 for May 20-24, 2019.

10. Recommendation to approve unpaid days for employee #1079 beginning May 3, 2019 with an end date to be determined.

11. Recommendation to approve an unpaid medical leave for employee #2127 beginning April

25, 2019 with an end date to be determined. Moved: P. Toll Seconded: A. Rex Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay

3. Curriculum/Building Issues Consent Agenda utilized for items 3.01 -3.04 3.01 * Second Reading and Final Approval of the following curriculum documents:

• Social Studies – Grade 6 • Social Studies – Grade 7 • US History I – Grade 8 • US History II • American Government • World History • Economics • Psychology • AP Macroeconomics • AP Microeconomics • Guidance Plan – Chapter 339

• Math – Kindergarten • Math – Grade 1 • Math – Grade 2 • Math – Grade 3 • Math – Grade 4 • Math – Grade 5 • Music Appreciation • Music Theory and Composition • Creative Writing • Public Speaking

Curriculum has been available on the District website since March 20, 2019. 3.02 * Approval of textbooks to accompany new curriculum documents. Textbooks Pending School Board Approval for the 2019-20 school year:

Text/Materials Title Subject/ Grade Publisher Understanding Psychology Psychology McGraw Hill United States History and

Geography Applied/Academic U.S. History II McGraw Hill

United States Government: Our Democracy

Applied/Academic American Government McGraw Hill

World History and Geography: Modern Times

Applied/Academic/Honors World History McGraw Hill

Principles of Economics – Eighth Edition Applied / Academic Economics Cengage Learning

Economics for the AP Course AP Macroeconomics / AP Microeconomics

Bedford, Freeman, and Worth

Discovering World Geography 6th grade Social Studies McGraw Hill World History – Great

Civilizations 7th grade Social Studies Cengage Learning

US History – American Stories 8th grade Social Studies Cengage Learning

Pennsylvania Ready Math Grades K – 5 Mathematics Curriculum Associates

Conceptual Physics Applied Physics Pearson

Physics Academic Physics Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Physics Principles with Applications – 7th Edition Accelerated Physics / Physics II Pearson

Fundamentals of Physics – 10th Edition AP Physics John Wiley & Sons

Texts were on display for 30 days in the District Board Room. 3.03 * Approval of the Annual Athletics & Activity Participation Report with corresponding recommendations for offerings in 2019-2020 3.04 * Approval of the Act 80 Days for the 2018/2019 School Year Moved: J. Warfel Seconded: P. Toll Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay

4. Policy 4.01 * First Reading of the following policies: 707 - Use of School Facilities 810.1 - School Bus Drivers and School Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers 810.3 - School Vehicle Drivers 4.02 * Recommendation to move the following policies for Second Reading and Final Approval: 251 - Homeless Students 818 - Contracted Service Personnel W. Dellicker stated Policy 251 is a mandated law on how the District treats homeless students. He spoke about illegal aliens coming across borders and how they may be considered homeless students. He said they must be accepted into the District. J. Holman referenced the McKinney Act and how it pertains to students without paperwork. She said it is meant to remove barriers toward enrollment or disenrollment. She mentioned how L. Stitzel is the District Homeless Liaison. K. Roddick explained if an illegal alien had domicile within the District they would still be allowed to enroll. T. Leiser questioned the current health related insurances for these students. J. Holman said they would be covered under a District plan for Physical Education classes or extracurricular sports. She said they are also offered CHIP. L. Frisbie explained the District provides a supplemental insurance policy and it is not a primary or direct insurance policy for students. W. Dellicker questioned immunization requirements for students. K. Roddick said students can be excluded if they do not have their immunizations. Moved: P. Toll Seconded: T. Hernandez Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay 5. Operations Consent Agenda utilized for items 5.01 -5.03 5.01 * Approval of the attached list of change orders for the High School Modernization Project T. Leiser questioned the amounts listed. He said the total did not add up. L. Frisbie said the total includes what was previously approved. P. Toll asked if the chart could reference the previously approved amounts. L. Frisbie said yes. 1. Approval of GORDON H BAVER, INC. (GENERAL CONTRACTOR) change orders as listed below: Change Order Number Description Amount Reason GC-COR 115 Undercabinet Valences $8,111.11 ORC GC-COR 156 Unsuitable soils $4,263.60 SC Subtotal $12,374.71 Cumulative Total $ 405,110.20 % Total Contract 6.77%

2. Approval of DEWALT PLUMBING, INC. (PLUMBING CONTRACTOR). change orders as listed below: Change Order Number Description Amount Reason Subtotal Cumulative Total ($134,082.31) % Total Contract n/a

3. Approval of MASTER MECHANICAL, CORP (HVAC CONTRACTOR) change orders as listed below: Change Order Number Description Amount Reason Subtotal Cumulative Total ($40,256.00) % Total Contract n/a

4. Approval of ALBARELL ELECTRIC, INC. (ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR) change orders as listed below: Change Order Number Description Amount Reason none Subtotal Cumulative Total $10,133.98 % Total Contract .44%

5. Approval of SARGENT ENTERPRISES (ASBESTOS ABATEMENT) change orders as listed below: Change Order Number Description Amount Reason Subtotal Cumulative Total $13,225.00 % Total Contract 13.88%

5.02 * Approval of the attached list of change orders for the MDF-IDF Electrical Upgrades Project 1. Approval of WEST SIDE HAMMER ELECTRIC, INC. change orders as listed below:

Change Order Number Description Amount Reason EC-001 Install supplied UPS and PDU equipment $ 15,254.00 ORC Subtotal $ 15,254.00 Cumulative Total $ 15,254.00 % Total Contract 3%

5.03 * Approval of the attached list of change orders for the Stadium Project 1. Approval of THE LANDTEK GROUP INC change orders as listed below:

Change Order Number Description Amount Reason GC-001 Upgrade Track Surface coating from BSS100 to BSS200 $ 48,000.00 ORC Subtotal $ 48,000.00 Cumulative Total $ 48,000.00 % Total Contract 2%

Moved: A. Rex Seconded: P. Toll Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay 6. District Finances 6.01 * Approval of proposed final 2019-2020 General Fund budget and supporting tax levies for Northwestern Lehigh School District as follows: a. Budget Expenditures $46,805,650 b. Local tax levies Real Estate Tax 16.6138 mills (0.3735 mill increase) Earned Income Tax 1% (net .5%) Real Estate Transfer Tax, Act 511 ½% for each of 4 townships Local Services Tax $10 P. Toll questioned the TIF. L. Frisbie said the District is entering year 8 and has 12 more years to go. She said there is about $1.5 million collected and about $800,000 of it stays and the other half goes to the Trustee. P. Toll asked if we would ever recover the $1.5 million shortfall. L. Frisbie said no and how the District does not have the option to go above the index at this time. J. Warfel asked L. Frisbie to review the process of the index. Moved: T. Hernandez Seconded: J. Warfel Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay 6.02 * Approval of PCCD Part B grant in the amount up to $116,837.00, pending final award letter from PCCD On April 30, 2019 the NWLSD received notification that the PCCD Part B grant application had been approved for monies totaling $116,837.00. As part of the process, PCCD requires correspondence stating that the expenditures and items listed in the Part B application have been approved by the Northwestern Lehigh School Board. Grant funds will be used for upgrades to the phone system and PA system to initiate emergency responses, strobe lights, lock down for swipe cards to prevent access to the building during a lockdown, panic buttons, and an electronic visitor management system. Moved: J. Casciano Seconded: A. Rex Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay Consent Agenda utilized for items 6.03-6.05 6.03 * Approval of 2019-2020 insurance package policies L. Frisbie said there are no recommended changes in carriers. She said they would be willing to extend pollution coverage to all buildings except the Middle School and add the Security Policy, which would be brought back in June 6.04 * Approval of agreement with Acadience Data Management, for the DIBELS Math & Reading for Northwestern & Weisenberg Elementary, at a cost of $1 per student for the 2019-2020 school year

6.05 * Approval of agreement with CLIU to participate in the Technology in Education Legal Counsel Consortium for the 2019-2020 school year Rate will be determined by the number of schools participating as noted in the attached agreement. Anticipated fee of around $559.00 per organization. Moved: T. Hernandez Seconded: J. Casciano Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay 6.06 * Approval to renew the PSBA Membership with the All Access Package, for a total of $14,555.87, for 2019-2020 J. Holman explained all the options included in the PSBA membership. She said this includes our Policies in BoardDocs and any draft policies that come out. J. Casciano asked if our Solicitor could provide draft policies. K. Roddick explained that there is no one in their office that is designated to watch the passing legislature. She said their office can draft policies, but would not be able to notify the District of any new policies coming from passed legislature. P. Toll asked if it could be part of the retainer. K. Roddick said it could be but the scope of services would need to be discussed in the retainer. L. Frisbie reminded the Board that the current contract states the District will pay for policies to be reviewed. Moved: A. Rex Seconded: T. Hernandez Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay 6.07 * Retroactive Approval of the 2019-2020 CSIU 16 Fuel Bid per the attached bid tabulation for 100,000 gallons of heating oil and 75,000 gallons of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. Moved: P. Toll Seconded: M. Piescienski Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay Consent Agenda utilized for items 6.08 & 6.09 6.08 * Receive the following Reports for March:

1. Budget Report 2. Revenues Report 3. Treasurer’s Report

Fund 10 General Fund with a beginning balance of $26,693,880.08, receipts of $1,898,094.83, and disbursements of $5,055,421.43, leaving a balance of $23,536,553.48. Fund 22 Capital Reserve Fund with a beginning balance of $2,123,455.53, receipts of $3,325.66, disbursements of $36,718.92, leaving a balance of $2,090,062.27. Fund 37 Capital Projects with a beginning balance of $2,296,977.76, receipts of $3,520.12, disbursements of $197,997.52, leaving a balance of $2,102,500.36. Fund 50 Food Service Fund with a beginning balance of $229.56, receipts of $76,900.65, disbursements of $76,469.46, leaving a balance of $660.75.

4. EIT Report 5. Activity Fund Report 6. Comparison of Prior Year to Current Year Budget to Actual Expenditures by Object Report

6.09 Approval of the following contracts to be paid from the Student Activities Fund: 1. Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton, PA for Class of 2020 Senior Prom on May 24, 2020 cost not to exceed $12,000. Moved: J. Warfel Seconded: T. Hernandez Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay 6.10 Approval of the following bills as listed for payment: 1. Fund 10 General Fund check # 00081995 through 00082176 including electronic payments 2. Fund 22 Capital Reserve check # 00000499 and 00000500 3. Fund 37 Capital Projects 18 check # 00001066 though 00001068 4. Fund 50 Food Service Fund check # 00007169 though 00007179 5. Procurement Card purchases totaling $11,301.24 L. Frisbie reminded the Board that Fund 37 had construction close-outs included. Moved: P. Toll Seconded: T. Hernandez Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay

7. Other Reports 7.01 Enrollment Report T. Leiser asked for a historical break out of Northwestern Elementary and Weisenberg Elementary from the Elementary totals. L. Frisbie said there was a Right to Know request so a chart could be made. T. Hernandez asked what the current Kindergarten enrollment was. M. Pulli said 73 in Northwestern Elementary and J. Berlet said 60 in Weisenberg Elementary. 7.02 Foundation Report L. Stitzel reminded everyone of the 5K/10K or fun walk at 8:00 AM the Saturday before Memorial Day. She said registration can be done online or the morning of the event. She said the Foundation will be coming to the June Board Meeting to formally present a check to the District. 7.03 Committee Reports as follows:

• Intermediate Unit J. Warfel said there will be a meeting on Monday evening.

• Lehigh Career & Technical Institute A. Rex said there was a meeting held on April 24, 2019 and there was recognition of the top ten students and Jack Turner was one of them for Diesel Technology. He also said the Signing Day for Skills USA was on Friday. J. Holman said it was well attended.

• Lehigh Carbon Community College W. Dellicker mentioned that LCCC had its commencement this evening at the PPL Center. He also said a mural to be placed on the outside of the LCCC Donley Center building. He said one of the five finalists was one of our students, Camille Stanley, from New Tripoli.

• Recreation Commission T. Hernandez stated the walking path was a work in progress and the townships were looking to do a lot of the work in the fall after Night in the Country. 8. Old Business 8.01 Discussion on Presentation of Master Facilities Plan W. Dellicker said the full presentation of the Master Facilities Plan would be done on June 4, 2019 and follow up MFP discussions would occur on June 12, 2019 and July 17, 2019. J. Holman asked for a time for the meetings. W. Dellicker said 6:00 PM. He asked for recommendations to be brought. A. Oakes said there will be breakdowns of the matrix. 9. New Business 9.01 * Election of P. Toll as Board Treasurer for a term beginning July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2020 Moved: A. Rex Seconded: J. Casciano Vote: 8 Aye, 0 Nay 9.02 CLIU Board Members - fill out the ballot and vote for Six Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit Board Members. J. Warfel stated all candidates were worthy of the vote. All Board Members present filled out a ballot. 10. Communications 10.01 Courtesy of the Floor None at the time. 10.02 Communications / Notes for the Board from John Casciano, Secretary None at the time.

10.03 Administrative / Building Sharing J. Berlet said the Elementary Challenge for all of the 3rd and 4th Grade was postponed for Friday. She said May 21st will be the 5th Grade Finale for both buildings. She said May 22nd will be Weisenberg’s 5th Grade Band and Chorus Concert at 9:30 am for staff and students and 7:00 pm for families and parents. June 3rd is the Talent Show for 5th Grade at 2:00 pm, June 4th is the Awards Assemblies, June 5th is the Kindergarten Stepping up program and June 7th is the 5th Grade Promotional Ceremony at 1:45 pm. M. Pulli said there is a 5th Grade Student Concert and Art Show tomorrow at 9:30 am and in the evening at 7:00 pm. She said the Kindergarten stepping up is on May 31st and the 5th grade promotion is on June 10th. She thanked the parents and families for coming out to share their concerns and perspectives. She said while majority of them were handled in a professional manner, one of the comments was distastefully addressed toward a staff member and felt it was unnecessary. W. Dovico stated Mr. Lykins, Mr. Brown and Mr. Mutimer put on some performances at the Middle School. He said there was the Spring Concert and the Drama “Madagascar, Jr.” The 6th Grade Trivia Team, Sixth Sense (advised by Mrs. Phipps), won the entire competition again. He stated Mrs. Harwick and the 7th Grade Team, Roar participated in the Trout Release program, where they raised the trout in the classroom and then released about 75 fingerlings into Ontelaunee Creek. He said May 23rd there will be the Middle School Related Arts Expo from 6:30-8:30 pm. A. Yadush said the High School Concert was this evening, as well as the Girls’ Softball Semi-Final. She said the Boys Baseball won 6-1 and will be playing Notre Dame tomorrow at 4:30 pm at LCCC. She announced that some of the students at the Track Meet secured themselves a spot at the State Track Meet. She said the High School Art show is Monday at 5:00 pm in the High School Library and Senior Awards Ceremony at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium, that same evening. She said the High School Chorus is performing in a Community Concert at New Life Church at 8:00 pm on Monday. She announced that 12 seniors will be recognized at the Emerging Health Professionals recognition ceremony at LCTI Tuesday evening and Wednesday evening at LCTI will be a program to honor the Skills USA students. She said Jack Turner and Wes Shaffer will be honored at the Elmer Gates Breakfast. She said Senior Finals are coming up as well as Baccalaureate on May 31st at 6:45 PM and Graduation on June 1st at 11:00 am at Stabler Arena. Tickets will be going out shortly. L. Matika stated positions were posted for retirements and resignations and there will be new faces coming as soon as June. L. Frisbie stated that final budget presentations were given at the buildings. J. Corby mentioned how terrific and dedicated the Administration Team and the Board is at Northwestern Lehigh School District. B. Tobin said it was nice to see how well the officers have integrated with the students and staff during the course of the year. 10.04 Board Member Sharing J. Casciano thanked the parents for voicing their opinions and for the teachers expressing their concerns and sharing their experiences. He said he attended the “Madagascar, Jr.” Drama and felt they did an excellent job. T. Leiser felt it was helpful to hear from the teachers. He wondered if the spacing situation at Northwestern Elementary affected testing scores and could be a learning barrier. A. Rex wished everyone a wonderful Memorial Day. 10.05 Meeting Announcements Construction Committee Meeting was held on April 24, 2019 at 4:00 PM in the Board Room. Construction Committee Meeting was held on April 29, 2019 at 4:00 PM in the Board Room. Workshop Meeting was held on May 1, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the Board Room.

Executive Session for Personnel, Security and Legal items was held after the Workshop Meeting on May 1, 2019 in the Board Room. Workshop Meeting will be on June 5, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the Board Room Executive Session for Personnel will be on June 5, 2019 after the Workshop Meeting in the Board Room Special Board Meeting for Master Facility Plan on June 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Board Room Special Board Meeting for Master Facility Plan on June 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Board Room Board Meeting will be June 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Board Room. Special Board Meeting for Master Facility Plan on July 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Board Room 11. Adjournment Upon motion by A. Rex, seconded by M. Piescienski, the meeting was adjourned at 9:36 PM. * Discussed in Committee Meeting

Respectfully submitted, John Casciano, Secretary By J. Partenio, Assistant Secretary