Twin Valley School District 4851 North Twin Valley Road Elverson, PA Board Meeting May 16, Minutes

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1 I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Twin Valley School District 4851 North Twin Valley Road Elverson, PA Board Meeting May 16, 2016 Minutes The Board meeting was called to order by Gary McEwen, Board President, at 6:34 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room. II. Roll Call In attendance were Board members: Allison Bolt, James Bree, Douglas Metcalfe, Gary McEwen, Christine Osborn, Stephen Rucci, Robert Sullivan, and April Trego. Also present were Brandon Kane and Marissa Kuhn student representatives, district administrators Dr. Robert Pleis, Dr. Lorraine Sakoian, Jeff Buettler, Elizabeth Butch, William Clements, Stacy Dunleavy, Rita Haddock, Brenda Moyer, Dr. Mark Sakoian, Craig Sell, and district solicitor Jon Malsnee. Absent: Jeffrey Horrocks III. Approval of Proposed Agenda The proposed agenda was approved on a motion by Stephen Rucci and seconded by Allison Bolt. By unanimous voice vote: All Aye. IV. Minutes of April 11, 2016 Board Meeting and April 18, 2016 Board Meeting A. Approval of the minutes of April 11, 2016 Board Meeting The minutes of the April 11, 2016 Board meeting were approved on a motion by Christine Osborn and seconded by James Bree. By roll call vote: Yes Allison Bolt, James Bree, Douglas Metcalfe, Gary McEwen, Christine Osborn, B. Approval of the minutes of April 18, 2016 Board Meeting The minutes of the April 18, 2016 Board meeting were approved with revisions on a motion by Robert Sullivan and seconded by Christine Osborn. By roll call vote: Yes Allison Bolt, James Bree, Douglas Metcalfe, Gary McEwen, Christine Osborn, Stephen Rucci, Robert Sullivan and April Trego. No None. Revisions were made to: item B. Topic Presentation changed to Units of Study for Reading and Writing instead of STEM Presentations item C. Budget Presentation Douglas Metcalfe s comment was edited. V. Presentations A. Recognitions - None B. Topic 1. Curriculum Presentation Dr. Lorraine Sakoian and staff members presented curriculum for World Language and Business/Computer Technology. 2. Budget Presentation

2 Elizabeth Butch provided an update and highlighted changes. The Board discussed the Budget as well as long-term implications at length. VI. Public Comment Dr. Mark Slider commented on the transgender issue and protecting our children and community. He challenged the School Board to take a stand, do the right thing, and not take Federal funding if that is what it takes to protect our children. VII. Board Governance Committee The following items as recommended by the committee for the full Board to consider. A. Approval of the Board Governance Committee minutes dated April 11, B. Approval of Board Policy 103 Nondiscrimination in School-Classroom Practices for a 2 nd Reading. Background This item was reviewed and recommended by the Board Governance Committee. C. Approval of Board Policy 104 Nondiscrimination in Employment-Contract Practices for a 2 nd Reading. Background This item was reviewed and recommended by the Board Governance Committee. D. Approval of Board Policy Alternative to Dissection for a 1 st Reading. Background This item was reviewed and recommended by the Board Governance Committee. E. Approval of proposed revisions to Elementary, Middle and High School student handbooks. Background This item was reviewed and recommended by the Board Governance Committee. F. Approval of the nomination of Robert Sullivan as Treasurer of the Twin Valley Board of School Directors, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, Background This item was reviewed and recommended by the Board Governance Committee. A motion was made by Douglas Metcalfe and seconded by Allison Bolt to approve the above recommendations A E as presented. A motion was made by Christine Osborn and seconded by Stephen Rucci to approve the above recommendation item F as presented. Stephen Rucci, and April Trego. No None. Robert Sullivan abstained. Motion Carried VIII. Finance-Building Committee The following items as recommended by the committee for the full Board to consider. A. Approval of the Finance and Building Committee minutes dated April 11, B. FB-258 A motion is in order for the Board of School Directors of the Twin Valley School District to approve the following Resolution authorizing the settlement of the assessment appeal filed by New Morgan Borough. Recommend the Board approve the Resolution regarding the assessment appeal of New Morgan Borough. RESOLVED, That the Twin Valley School District hereby resolves the assessment appeal of New Morgan Borough on Parcel No filed to No , Berks County Court

3 of Common Pleas, in accordance with the attached Payment In Lieu of Taxes ( PILOT ) Agreement; and RESOLVED, FURTHER, authorizes its Solicitor to execute the aforesaid PILOT Agreement and take any other action necessary to complete resolution of the within appeal. Background The New Morgan Borough appealed the tax exemption status of the New Morgan Forest under this settlement agreement. The property shall be exempt beginning January 1, 2016 and the Owner will pay the School District an additional sum of $10, before November 1, C. FB-259 A motion is in order for the approval for the annual award of bids for Athletic Fall/Winter Athletic Supplies for the school year. Recommend the Board award bids to the following companies who represent the lowest bidder meeting specifications: BSN Sports Dresher, PA $ Gopher Owatonna, MN $ Longstreth Parkerford, PA $ 1, Pyramid Tampa, FL $ Sportsman s Johnstown, PA $ 2, TOTAL $ 5, Background - Bid awards are to the lowest bidders meeting specifications on an individual basis. Bid requests were sent to 42 vendors with 11 submitting bids. Items marked as No Award were not bid on by vendors and will have to be purchased separate from the bid as needed. Award at this point improves the likelihood of delivery of all materials for the start of the new school year. D. FB-260 A motion is in order for the approval for annual award of bids for Science equipment and supplies for the school year. Recommend the Board award bids to the following companies who represent the lowest bidders meeting specifications: Sargent Welch, Arlington Hgts., IL $3, Sr. High Totals $2, Middle School Totals $ $3, Background - Bid awards are to the lowest bidders meeting specifications on an individual basis. Bid requests were sent to 27 vendors with 4 submitting bids. Items marked as No Award were not bid on by vendors and will have to be purchased separate from the bid as needed. Award at this point improves the likelihood of delivery of all materials for the start of the new school year. E. FB-261 Approval for the award of bids for Tech Ed equipment and supplies for the school year. Recommend the Board award bids to the following companies who represent the lowest bidders meeting specifications: Delvies Plastic, Salt Lake City, UT $ Electronix Esp., Rahway, NJ $1, Midwest Technologies, Sioux City, IA $1, Paxton/Patterson, LLC., Chicago, IL $1, Pitsco, Pittsburg, KS $ 9.26 TVHS TOTAL $4, Delvies Plastic, Salt Lake City, UT $ Electronix Esp., Rahway, NJ $ Midwest Technologies, Sioux City, IA $

4 Paxton/Patterson, LLC., Chicago, IL $ Pitsco, Pittsburg, KS $ TVMS TOTAL $1, Sr. High Totals $4, Middle School Totals $1, $6, Background - Bid awards are to the lowest bidders meeting specifications on an individual basis. Bid requests were sent to 24 vendors with 5 submitting bids. Items marked as No Bid were not bid on by vendors and will have to be purchased separate from the bid as needed. Award at this point improves the likelihood of delivery of all materials for the start of the new school year. F. FB-262 A motion is in order for the approval for annual award of bids for Music equipment and supplies for the school year. Recommend the Board award bids to the following companies who represent the lowest bidders meeting specifications: Taylor Music Inc., Aberdean, SD $2, Wenger Corp., Owatonna, MN $1, TOTAL $3, Background - Bid awards are to the lowest bidders meeting specifications on an individual basis. Bid requests were sent to 38 vendors with 5 submitting bids. Items marked as No Award were not bid on by vendors and will have to be purchased separate from the bid as needed. Award at this point improves the likelihood of delivery of all materials for the start of the new school year. G. FB-263 A motion is in order for the approval for annual award of bids for Furniture for the school year. Recommend the Board award bids to the following companies who represent the lowest bidders meeting specifications: Kurtz Bros., Clearfield, PA $4, School Specialty, Lyons, NY $2, TOTAL $7, Middle School Totals $5, Sr. High Totals $ TVEC Totals $ REC Totals $ $7, Background - Bid awards are to the lowest bidders meeting specifications on an individual basis. Bid requests were sent to 48 vendors with 4 submitting bids. Items marked as No Award were not bid on by vendors and will have to be purchased separate from the bid as needed. Award at this point improves the likelihood of delivery of all materials for the start of the new school year. A motion was made by Allison Bolt and seconded by Douglas Metcalfe to approve the above recommendations A G as presented. H. FB A motion is in order for the adoption of the proposed final General Fund Budget totaling $61,223,174. Recommend the Board approve the proposed final General Fund Budget in the amount of $61,223,174.

5 Background The School District must adopt its proposed final General Fund Budget 30 days prior to final General Fund budget adoption. Final General Fund budget adoption must take place prior to June 30, As the School Board intends to adopt the final General Fund budget at its June 20, 2015 School Board meeting, the proposed final General Fund budget must be approved by May 21, The proposed final General Fund budget is included as an agenda item in the Regular Board meeting of May 16, 2016 for approval, which meets the above deadline. A motion was made by Christine Osborn and seconded by Robert Sullivan to approve the above recommendation item H. as presented. By roll call vote: Yes James Bree, Gary McEwen, Christine Osborn, Stephen Rucci, Robert Sullivan and April Trego. No Allison Bolt, Douglas Metcalfe. Motion Carried 6-2. I. FB A motion is in order for the adoption of the proposed final taxing resolution. Recommend the Board post the following taxes to support the proposed final General Fund budget. 1. Real Estate In accordance with section of the School Code: County Millage % Increase Berks County % Chester County % 2. Wage and Income Tax a 1% Earned Income Tax (half goes to the municipalities). 3. Real Estate Transfer Tax - a 1% Real Estate Transfer Tax (half goes to the municipalities). A motion was made by James Bree and seconded by Christine Osborn to approve the above recommendation item I as presented. By roll call vote: Yes James Bree, Douglas Metcalfe, Gary McEwen, Christine Osborn, Stephen Rucci, Robert Sullivan and April Trego. No Allison Bolt. Motion Carried 7-1. J. FB A motion is in order to make the proposed final General Fund budget available for public inspection prior to May 31, Recommend the Board make the proposed final General Fund budget available for public inspection prior to May 31, Background The School Board must make its proposed final General Fund budget available for public inspection 20 days prior to final General Fund budget adoption. As the School Board intends to adopt the final General Fund budget at its June 20, 2016 School Board meeting, it must be posted for public inspection by May 31, A motion was made by Stephen Rucci and seconded by Christine Osborn to approve the above recommendation item J as presented. K. FB A motion is in order to provide public notice of intent to adopt the final General Fund budget on June 20, Recommend the Board provide notice of public intent to adopt the final General Fund budget on June 20, Background - A School Board must give public notice of intent to adopt the final General Fund budget at least 10 days prior to adopting. Providing notice of public intent at this time fulfills this requirement.

6 A motion was made by Christine Osborn and seconded by Stephen Rucci to approve the above recommendations item K as presented. IX. Instructional Committee The following items as recommended by the committee for the full Board to consider. A. Approval of the Instructional Committee minutes of April 11, B. Approval of Homebound Instruction for Student HB :10, an 11 th grade student at Twin Valley High School. This request is based on the doctor s prescription. The homebound period will be effective from April 12, 2016 through the remainder of the school year. C. Approval of Homebound Instruction for Student HB :11, a 12 th grade student at Twin Valley High School. This request is based on the doctor s prescription. The homebound period will be effective from April 20, 2016 through the remainder of the school year. D. Approval of Homebound Instruction for Student HB 2015:2016:12, a 5 th grade student at Twin Valley Middle School. This request is based on the doctor s prescription. The homebound period will be effective from May 3, 2016 through the remainder of the school year. E. Approval of Homebound Instruction for Student HB 2015:2016:13, a 12 th grade student at Twin Valley High School. This request is based on the doctor s prescription. The homebound period will be effective from April 21, 2016 through the remainder of the school year. F. Approval of Student Settlement Agreement and Release SSA 15-16:04 as presented. G. Approval of Student Settlement Agreement and Release SSA 15-16:05 as presented. H. Approval of Expulsion Student E 15-16:06 be allowed to return to the regular program at the Middle School under the following conditions: The student be determined to return as a non-safety threat by a Caron Foundation counselor, and a mental health assessment be completed by the Caron Foundation with all recommendations complied with by the family in a timely fashion. Student will not be permitted to participate in any after school activities or school trips, and have arrival time restrictions. Full attendance at school must occur unless excused by a medical doctor or the school nurse. The student must not demonstrate any behavior resulting in a full day suspension or more. If the student does not comply with these conditions the student will be expelled for the remainder of the school year. I. Approval of Expulsion of Student E 15-16:07 from the regular education program at Twin Valley High School for the remainder of the school year. Student will be placed in the STEP Program at the Twin Valley High School under the following conditions: The student be determined to return as a non-safety threat by a Caron Foundation counselor, and a mental health assessment be completed by the Caron Foundation with all recommendations complied with by the family in a timely fashion. Attendance at school must be in good standing at least at 95%. The student must not demonstrate any behavior resulting in a full day ISS or OSS suspension or more. Student will comply with

7 random searches and meet these conditions through the first semester of the school year. If these conditions are not met, student will be expelled for the remainder of the school year and the first semester of the school year. A motion was made by Stephen Rucci and seconded by James Bree to approve the above recommendations A I as presented. X. New Business XI. Treasurer s Report, inclusive of the following: (Board Treasurer) 1. Operational Report Capital Project none General Fund $ 2. Transfers May 2016

8 FROM TO Account Description Account Description Amount Regular Programs-Repairs & Maint Equip Regular Programs-Equipment/Replacement Regular Programs-Repairs & Maint Equip Regular Programs-Travel Regular Programs-Rentals Regular Programs-Employee Training & Dev Regular Programs-Printing & Binding Regular Programs-Repairs & Maint Svcs 2, Regular Programs-Travel Regular Programs-Meals/Refreshments Regular Programs-Travel Regular Programs-Equipment/New Regular Programs-General Supplies Special Programs-General Supplies 1, Regular Programs-General Supplies Regular Programs-Employee Training & Dev Regular Programs-General Supplies Regular Programs-Travel Regular Programs-General Supplies Regular Programs-Equipment/Replacement Regular Programs-General Supplies Regular Programs-Equipment/New Regular Programs-Books/Periodicals Regular Programs-Repairs & Maint Svcs 2, Regular Program-Books/Periodicals Guidance Services-Books/Periodicals Regular Programs-Books/Periodicals Regular Programs-Equipment/Replacement Regular Programs-Educational Software Regular Programs-Employee Training & Dev Regular Programs-Equipment/New Regular Programs-Books/Periodicals 1, Regular Programs-Equipment/New Regular Programs-General Supplies 1, Regular Programs-Equipment/Replacement Regular Programs-Educational Software Regular Programs-Equipment/Replacement Regular Programs-General Supplies Regular Programs-Equipment/Replacement Regular Programs-Books/Periodicals Regular Programs-Misc Expenditures Regular Programs-Books/Periodicals Other Support-Travel Regular Programs-Equipment/Replacement Other Support-Travel Regular Programs-Travel Other Support-Books/Periodicals Regular Programs-Employee Training & Dev Agricultural Education-Equipment/New Regular Programs-Books/Periodicals Guidance Services-Technical Services Regular Programs-Equipment/Replacement Guidance Services-Technical Services Special Programs-General Supplies Guidance Services-Travel Guidance Services-Employee Training & Devl Guidance Services-Other Misc Purch Svc Guidance Services-Professional Services School Library Services-Travel School Library Services-Travel School Library Services-Books/Periodicals School Library Services-Educational Software School Library Services-Equipment/New Regular Programs-Equipment/Replacement 1, School Library Services--Equipment/New Instruc Staff Devel Svc-Employee Traiing & Dev Office of the Principal-Repairs & Maint Equip Regular Programs-General Supplies 2, Office of the Principal-Communications Office of the Principal-Dues & Fees Office of the Principal-Travel Office of the Principal-MNT/RPR/Upgrade Info Office of the Principal-General Supplies Student Activities-General Supplies Office of the Principal-Books/Periodicals Ofice of the Principal-Books/Periodicals Nursing Services-Repairs & Maint Svcs Nursing Services-Repairs & Maint Svcs Print/Pub/Duplicating-Rental of Equip Student Activities-Travel 2, Treasurer's Report a. Expenditure Report April 2016 b. Revenue Report April 2016 c. Cafeteria Report March 2016 INCOME: Reimbursement Claim - February 2016 $63, Children s Payments - A Lunch & Breakfast $48,597.30

9 Other $32, Adult Payments $4, Interest $19.58 State Share $7, Specials, Banquets, etc. $3, COST OF OPERATIONS: $159, Cost of Food & Supplies $64, Cafeteria Labor $44, Fringe Benefits $18, Miscellaneous $ $128, Net Gain/(Loss) $31, Net Gain/(Loss) this year: ($15,444.53) Breakfast Lunch Number of Days: Meals Served: 9,789 30,721 Average Per Day: 515 1,707 d. General Fund Status Report March 2016 Beginning Balance - February 1, ,883, RECEIPTS Revenue Receipts 771, Expenditure Credits 28, Accounts Receivable 3, Interfund Receivables 0.00 Transfers from PSDLAF 6,500, DISBURSEMENTS Payroll 2,009, Accounts Payable 1,547, Investments Purchased 0.00 Transfer to PSDLAF 0.00 Void Checks (14.05) 7,304, ,556, Ending Balance - February 29, ,630, INVESTMENTS Beginning Balance -February 1, Purchases 0.00 Redemptions 0.00 Ending Balance - February 29,

10 PSDLAF 14,029, Petty Cash Payroll Account 292, Capital Reserve Account 1,017, WSFS Money Market 15, VGB Money Market 6,316, Cash Available - February 29, 2016 $27,302, INVESTMENTS PURCHASED - February, 2016 General Fund None this month. Capital Reserve Fund None this month. 4. Other Activity Accounts Activity Accounts March 2016 From: 1/01/2016 To: 1/31/2016 TWIN VALLEY ATHLETIC ACTIVITY ACCOUNT Acct Acct Name Beg Bal Recpt/JV Disburse Transfer End Bal 990 Petty Cash Cash on Hand Checking Grand Total From: 1/01/2016 To: 1/31/2016 TWIN VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITY ACCOUNT Acct Acct Name Beg Bal Recpt/JV Disburse Transfer End Bal 200 MS BAND MS BASEBALL MS CHORUS MS LEO CLUB MS CROSS COUNTRY MS STUDENT BODY MS STUDENT LEADERSHIP MS TSA MS YEARBOOK MS FOOTBALL MS OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS MS SKI CLUB MS FIELD HOCKEY MS ART CLUB Grand Total

11 From: 1/01/2016 TWIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY ACCOUNT To: 1/31/2016 Acct Acct Name Beg Bal Recpt/JV Disburse Transfer End Bal 100 HS BAND HS ORCHESTRA HS BASEBALL HS BATTLE OF THE BANDS HS CHORUS HS BOWLING HS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE HS CLASS OF HS CLASS OF HS CLASS OF HS FBLA HS FFA HS WORLD LANGUAGE HS FOOTBALL HS GERMAN CLUB HS BOYS GOLF HS GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY HS FIELD HOCKEY HS HISTORY CLUB HS SOFTBALL HS LIBRARY STUDENT ADV HS GIRLS BASKETBALL HS LEO CLUB HS (MS) WRESTLING HS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY HS BOYS BASKETBALL HS BOYS CROSS COUNTRY HS SCHOOL STORE HS SKI CLUB HS BOYS SOCCER HS GIRLS SOCCER HS SPANISH CLUB HS STUDENT BODY HS STUDENT COUNCIL HS GIRLS TENNIS HS THEATRE ARTS HS TSA HS TRACK & FIELD HS VARSITY CLUB HS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL HS FILM SOCIETY HS YEARBOOK HS MINI-THON HS CLASS OF

12 144 HS NAHS HS HAB PHYSICS PROJECT HS (MS) GIRLS SOCCER HS CLASS OF HS CHEERLEADING HS RAIDER RUNWAY Grand Total A motion was made by Stephen Rucci and seconded by Christine Osborn to approve the above Treasurer s Report as presented. XII. Personnel A. Terminations 1. Professional a. Ellen Ruggiero, Teacher, retirement resignation, effective the last teacher work day of the school year. b. Ann Nagel, Speech Teacher, retirement resignation, effective June 30, c. Jean McCarney, Teacher, retirement resignation, effective the last teacher work day of the school year. 2. Support Staff a. Donald Refford Sr., Courier, retirement resignation, effective June 3, A motion was made by Douglas Metcalfe and seconded by Robert Sullivan to approve the above personnel terminations as presented. B. Nominations - (Initial assignment as specified, Employment is pending satisfactory completion of employment paperwork) 1. Professional a. Recommend Marylou Kelly as a Substitute Nurse for the school year at a rate of $100 per day for regular substitute work, as needed. b. Recommend Joli Mattia as a Substitute Teacher for the school year at a rate of $100 per day for regular substitute work and at a prorated salary of the 1 st step on the current year salary schedule for a long-term substitute, and at the rate of $30.00 per hour for homebound work, as needed. 2. Support Staff a. Alyssa DeMitis, Head M.S. Girls Soccer Coach, effective Soccer season, $1,540/annual salary. b. Laura Horst, Substitute Food Service Employee, effective school year, rate determined per the collective bargaining agreement. c. Michele Karkoska, Substitute Food Service Employee and Substitute Custodian, effective school year, rate determined per the collective bargaining agreement.

13 d. Susan Smith, Substitute courier to 4/hr/day Courier, effective June 13, 2016, rate determined per the collective bargaining agreement. A motion was made by James Bree and seconded by Allison Bolt to approve the above personnel nominations as presented. C. Change of Status 1. Professional a. Brenda Moyer, from Assistant High School Principal to Principal, Level I Administrator, $85,000/annual salary, effective July 1, b. Arielle Chirlin, teacher, childbearing/childrearing leave of absence, effective August 24, 2016 to on or about November 28, Support Staff - None A motion was made by Douglas Metcalfe and seconded by Christine Osborn to approve the above personnel change of status as presented. D. Other 1. Twin Valley Education Support Personnel Association Agreement Approval of the Agreement between Twin Valley School District and Twin Valley Education Support Personnel July 1, 2016 June 30, A motion was made by James Bree and seconded by Robert Sullivan to approve the above personnel change of status as presented. By roll call vote: Yes Allison Bolt, James Bree, Gary McEwen, Christine Osborn, Stephen Rucci, Robert Sullivan and April Trego. No None. Abstained Douglas Metcalfe. Motion Carried The Board thanked the Support Staff for cooperation. XIII. Other Business XIV. Other Reports Career & Technology Center Report - Christine Osborn provided an update on BCTC. CAC Report no report Berks Intermediate Unit Report Gary McEwen stated that there will be a meeting on Thursday. Twin Valley Community Education Foundation Report Christine Osborn stated that they are in the budget writing process. Other Committee Reports The Board consensus was to have Douglas Metcalfe compose a letter regarding school funding as an Advocacy topic. Christine Osborn thanked volunteers that helped at Relay for Life.

14 Superintendent s Report - Dr. Robert Pleis commented on the following: Update for Spring athletic teams: Baseball team defeated Oley Valley last Thursday night 8-1 to move to the BCIAA semi-finals tonight at First Energy Stadium 6:00PM vs. Governor Mifflin Softball team defeated Brandywine Heights last Saturday 9-8 to move to the BCIAA semi-finals tomorrow at Lyons Field 5:00PM vs. Muhlenberg Boys track team finished 5th overall at the BCIAA Championships last Saturday. The boys team will have 7 athletes moving on to the District 3 Track & Field Championships this weekend at Shippensburg University. Girls track team finished 3rd overall at the BCIAA Championships last Saturday. The girls team will have 9 athletes moving on to the District 3 Track & Field Championships this weekend at Shippensburg University. Thanked the Relay for Life Committee for once again organizing a great event. The high school hosted an excellent presentation by former NBA basketball player Chris Herren who shared his story about addiction and recovery with TVHS students this past Friday sponsored by Student Council. Twin Valley schools also hosted both art shows and music concerts last week. Thanks to our supportive parents, music boosters and PTO and PIC organizations. Coming up this week TVMS Chorus Concert, TVHS Jazz Percussion and Pops concert, and HBEC evening of the arts. Solicitor s Report - None XV. Public Comment Gary McEwen provided positive feedback regarding the FFA banquet. Valerie Shultz commented on the transgender issue and expressed concerns regarding safety and privacy of all children. Jon Malsnee responded by stating that PSBA is not putting out policy recommendations. Current recommendation is to use best judgment to handle every situation on an individual basis; comply with the law as it stands while being sensitive to everyone s needs. Robert Sullivan expressed concern regarding the implications of transgender guidelines distributed last week. Gary McEwen stated there was an executive session prior to this meeting for legal and personnel issues. XVI. Adjournment At 8:06 p.m. the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Stephen Rucci and seconded by Robert Sullivan. Respectfully Submitted, Rita Haddock