The Salisbury Township School District voted to list the 48.88 acres of land it owns along Emmaus Avenue with James S. Pauloski, Inc. at the Dec. 17 meeting.

The agreement states the property is to be marketed and sold subject to the following conditions: the deed shall contain the restrictive convenant including, "For 20 years from the conveyance of the property from the district to the buyer, the property shall not be used as a school, kindergarten or any other educational programming meant to satisfy Pennsylvania's compulsory education laws. Upon such use, the property shall immediately revert back to the district; the property will not be marketed or sold to buyer intending to use the property for a tax-exempt use; and preference shall be given in marketing the property for use as an age restricted "55 and over" residential use." The listing price has not been made public at this time.

School Director Dr. Chris Spedaliere objected to the restriction of the "55 and over" residential use preference.

In other business, retiring cafeteria worker Rosemary E. Kichline was honored on the occasion of her retirement. Food Services Coordinator Denise Steiger said Kichline had a hand in providing 250,000 meals to the middle school students.

"I've met so many wonderful people," Kichline said. "I was always treated with respect and the children in this school district are absolutely wonderful."

The Dec. 17 meeting was the last for Superintendent Michael Roth who is leaving the district to take a job in the private sector.

"Thank you for all your contributions and leadership," President Russell Giordano said. "You've touched a lot of lives. We wish you well. Thank you for being such a joy to work with. Best wishes on your new career. Anytime you want to visit old friends, we'll be here."

"It's been an honor to finish my career in public education at Salisbury," Roth said.

In other personnel news, Erin Moeser, school psychologist at Salisbury High School and Salisbury Middle School, was granted an extended general leave of absence without pay through the end of the 2014-2015 school year.

Lynn Unger was approved as the assistant twirling coach for the 2014-2015 school year.

Salisbury graduate Brent Maron was approved as a volunteer boys basketball coach for the 2014-2015 school year.

Justin Houck was approved as a volunteer assistant swimming coach for the 2014-2015 school year.

Lewis Lang was approved as a volunteer assistant wrestling coach for the 2014-2015 school year.

The board adopted Policy 806 Child/Student Abuse. According to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Randy Ziegenfuss, all staff members, bus drivers and cafeteria workers have been notified of a mandatory training session scheduled for Jan. 19, 2015 on the new policy. All employees will sign a paper stating they are aware of policy changes. Ziegenfuss said all employees and volunteers will need clearances and the district is working on the administration of that task.

Giordano commended solicitor Attorney John E. Freund III for receiving the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors' Association 2014 President's Award for Distinguished Career Achievement to School Law. This annual honor recognizes and thanks school law practitions who have contributed to school law through achievement at the highest level of accomplishment. "We appreciate you," Giordano said.

A parent attended the meeting to share his frustration with the elementary school policy where parents cannot bring in homework students forgot to take to school. He said he dropped his student at school, went home to retrieve the forgotten homework and when he returned with it, he was not permitted to leave it at the school. The parent said he understands teaching students responsibility; however, he said that only happens at the elementary level. He said at the middle school and high school, parents can leave forgotten items in the office.

Giordano said administrators will look into the matter.

SHS student representatives listed all of the activities students have been involved with including the Student Government Association toy drive and blood drive, sports teams volunteering at the Salvation Army, the Key Club hosting a holiday party for elementary students and more.

Roth congratulated Carolyn Boulay auditioned and earned a place in District Chorus and Sarah Reichard for earning a spot in District Band.

A finanical aid night will be held at the high school Jan. 5, 2015, for juniors, seniors and their parents.

Modul UN will host a pancake breakfast at the high school Dec. 27.

The winter ball is scheduled for Jan. 10, 2015.

The next operations committee meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 5, 2015 at the administration building.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 2015 at the administration building.

The next curriculum committee meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at Western Salisbury Elementary School.