Oxford Area School District

OXFORD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Oxford, Pennsylvania BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Regular Meeting Agenda June 21, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Administration Building

1. OPENING ITEMS

A.   Call to Order

B.   Pledge of Allegiance

C.   Roll Call

Michael P. Blessington             Kristen E. Dean
Jennifer M. Harrison               Jennifer L. Kehs
William C. Kloss                   Mark V. Patterson, Vice-President
Howard S. Robinson                 Robert F. Tenga, Treasurer Joseph E. Tighe, President

David A Woods, Superintendent
Brian P. Cooney, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

2.RECURRING ACTIONS

A.Approval of Agenda Mr. Tighe

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves the June 21, 2022 agenda, as presented.
Motion                 Second              Discussion            Aye       Nay

1.Public Comment Concerning Items on the Agenda

B.Approval of Minutes Mr. Tighe

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors
hereby approves the minutes of the May 10, 2022, Work Session and
the May 17, 2022, Regular Meeting as presented.

Motion              Second           Discussion     Aye   Nay

C.Superintendent’s Report Mr. Woods

1.Dr. Margaret Billings-Jones, Assistant Superintendent

2.Recognition of Visitors

D.Financial Reports Mr. Tenga

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves the following financial reports: 

1.General Fund
a.Treasurer’s Report
b.Revenue Report
c.Expenditure Report
2.Cafeteria Fund Treasurer’s Report
3.Capital Projects Fund Treasurer’s Report

Motion          Second            Discussion      Aye      Nay

E.Student Activity and Athletic Officials Accounts Mr. Tenga

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves the student activities and athletic officials accounts:

1.Penn’s Grove School
2.Oxford Area High School
3.Athletic Officials Account

Motion     Second     Discussion     Aye    Nay

F.Payment of Bills Mr. Tenga

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves payment of the following bills:

June 2022

1.General Fund $ 3,563,400.62
2.Cafeteria Fund $ 90,092.40
3.Capital Projects Fund $ 5,070.53
4.Payroll Distribution $ 1,786,056.98

Motion             Second          Discussion     Aye    Nay

3. REPORTS

A. Report of Intermediate Unit and Technical College High  Mr. Robinson School Representative

B. Report of Chester County School Boards Legislative Mr. Kloss Council Representative

C. Report of Liaison with Oxford Parent-Teacher Organization Mr. Tighe

D. Report of Athletics & Student Activities Committee Mr. Patterson

E. Report of Facilities Committee Mr. Patterson

F. Report of Finance and Budget Committee Mr. Tenga

G. Report of Policy Committee Mrs. Harrison

H. Student Representative Emily N. Koza

I. Report of Board In-Service/Board Goals Mr. Tighe

J. Report of School Programs Mr. Woods

4. OLD BUSINESS

5. NEW BUSINESS

A. Recognition of persons who requested to be placed on the agenda Mr. Tighe

B. Personnel Mr. Woods

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves the following Personnel:

1. Professional
2. Non-Professional
3. Volunteers

Motion           Second       Discussion      Aye

C. Recognition of Service – Professional Staff  Mr. Tighe

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby adopts the following resolution in honor of Laura Ames (31 years/4months), Rosemary Guarino (34 years), Herbert Hayes (13 years/6 months), Kristi Hurrelbrinck (33 years); and

WHEREAS, the above listed have served the Oxford Area School District as elementary and secondary teachers within their employment in the Oxford Area School District; and

WHEREAS, their excellent skills and competencies in working with children in the field of education have come to be highly respected by those who know them; and

WHEREAS, their strong moral character and high ethical standards demonstrated in the field of education carry strong respect within the profession; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby officially recognizes and honors these distinguished persons.

D. Recognition of Service – Service and Support Employees  Mr. Tighe

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby officially adopts the following resolution in honor of
Mary Jane Blevins (19 years/10 months), Valerie Boyd (13 years/10 months), Janet D’Antonio (11 years/1 month), Cindy Snyder (35 years/2 months); and

WHEREAS, the above listed have served the Oxford Area School District as service and support employees within their employment in the Oxford Area School District; and

WHEREAS, their excellent skills and competencies in working as service and support employees have come to be highly respected by those who know them; and

WHEREAS, their patience, loyalty, and empathy toward their coworkers reflects a model for all to emulate; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby recognizes and honors these distinguished persons.

E. Certification of Seniors  Mr. Tighe

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby accepts the Oxford Area High School Principal’s certification that the seniors named on the attached list have completed their requirements and are entitled to the Oxford Area High School Diploma.

Motion          Second               Discussion          Aye          Nay

F. Salaries  Mr. Tighe

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves the salaries for the following personnel (as per attached list):

Maintenance/Custodial, Teamsters, Food Service Personnel, Act 93 Employees, District Management Team and Confidential Secretaries for the 2022-2023 school year.

Motion       Second        Discussion      Aye    Nay

G. Consent Agenda  Mr. Tighe

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves the following consent agenda items:

1. Appointment of Treasurer
a. The appointment of Robert F. Tenga, as School Board Treasurer, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

2. Appointment of Chester County School Board Legislative Council Representatives
a. The appointment of William C. Kloss, as the Chester County School Boards Legislative Council Representative effective
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

3. Appointment of Solicitor
a. Appointment of Rinaldi and Poveromo, P.C., as the school district’s solicitor, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, at a rate of $145 per hour for attorneys and $35 per hour for paraprofessionals.

4. Fees for Tax Collection
Memorandum Bills $50
Duplicate Tax Bills $50
Tax Certification $50
(i.e., writing tax amounts on lists)

5. Tuition Rates
a. Approval of the 2022-2023 annual tuition charges for non-resident students as per attached.

6. Flexible Instructional Days (FIDS)
a. Approval of the Flexible Instructional Days (FIDS) for the 2022-2023 school year.

7. Special Education Position
a. Approval of a new 10-month Special Education Supervisor position to be added under the Act 93 contract as per the attached.


8. Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
a. Approval of the dual enrollment agreement between the Oxford Area School District and the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences for the 2022-2023 school year.

9. Juvenile Probation Agreement
a. Renewal of the Chester County Probation Department agreement for the 2022-2023 school year.

10. Payment of July Bills
a. Designates Brian P. Cooney to approve payment of the July bills in the absence of the Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors.

11. Memorandum of Understanding
a. Memorandum of Understanding between Oxford Area School District and Pennsylvania State Police – Avondale.
b. Memorandum of Understanding between Oxford Area School District and Borough of Oxford Police Department.

12. Crosstown Air Force Junior ROTC Program
a. Approval of the contract for the Air Force Junior ROTC program for the 2022-2023 school year as per the attached.

13. Special Education Contracts
a. Contract between the Oxford Area School District and Suzanne M. Presley for contractual school psychologist services for the 2022-2023 school year.
b. Contract between the Oxford Area School District and Chadds Ford Alternacare Inc. (d/b/a Criticare) for student specific RN’s, LPN’s and PCAs, for the 2022-2023 school year.
c. Contract between the Oxford Area School District and Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes for student specific sensory-cognitive instruction.

Motion         Second           Discussion           Aye      Nay

H. Science Curriculum  Mr. Tighe
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves the attached list of textbooks for preliminary approval recommended for copyright update or replacement and placed for public review prior to the final approval.

Motion         Second             Discussion        Aye     Nay

I. Health and Safety Plan  Mr. Tighe

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves the review of the current district Health and Safety Plan.

Motion           Second        Discussion     Aye   Nay

J. Tax Forgiveness  Mr. Tighe

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves the tax forgiveness request for parcel #56 07 00420100 in the amount of $644.11.

Motion     Second    Discussion    Aye   Nay

K. Hiring of Personnel Mr. Tighe

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves David A. Woods to fill vacancies in personnel between this June Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors and the August 16, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Board of School Directors.

Motion      Second      Discussion      Aye     Nay

L. Cafeteria Fund Pricing Mr. Tighe

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby
adopts the 2022-2023 Cafeteria Fund Pricing.

Motion     Second    Discussion     Aye     Nay

M. Secondary Curriculum Review (Discussion) Mr. Tighe

Secondary curriculum currently under review for August submission

Discussion      

N. Policy Readoption Mr. Woods

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford Area Board of School Directors hereby approves the readoption of the following policies:
5000 Series

Policy # 5500 – Unlawful Harassment
Policy # 5505 - Hazing
Policy # 5600 – Health Examinations/Screenings
Policy # 5605 – Communicable Diseases and Immunizations
Policy # 5610 – Health: Administration of Medication
Policy # 5620 – District Wide Wellness Policy
Policy # 5700 – Dismissal from School for Employment
Policy # 5710 – Management of Funds: Fundraising Activities
Policy # 5720 – Extracurricular Activities

Motion__________________________Second___________________________
Discussion____________________________________ Aye_____ Nay_____

A copy of the policies listed is available in the Administration Building, 125 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA, for examination and comment. The policies can be viewed on the website at www.oxfordasd.org. The public is encouraged to stop in and read these policies or visit our website.

6. CLOSING ITEMS

A. Correspondence Mr. Cooney

To:
From:
Topic:

B. Calendar Mr. Tighe

Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Work Session, 7 p.m., Administration Building
Tuesday, August 16, 2022, Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., Administration Building

C. Announcement of Executive Session Mr. Tighe

Date: June 14, 2022
Topic: Personnel, Legal, Real Estate

Date: June 21, 2022
Topic: Personnel, Legal, Safety & Security

D. Follow-up to Community Questions/Concerns Mr. Cooney

E. Adjournment Mr. Tighe

On motion by seconded by , the regular meeting of the Oxford Area Board of School Directors adjourned
at p.m. by a unanimous vote.

All or a portion of this meeting may be video recorded for the purpose
of public broadcast.