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COLONIAL INTERMEDIATE UNIT 20
MINUTES OF MEETING
February 25, 2015
The February meeting of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of School Directors was held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA. President Baxter called the meeting to order at 7:34 PM at which time the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Members Present:
Susan Baxter, Saucon Valley (President)
Pamela Colton, Bangor (Vice-President)
Michelle Price, Easton
Dr. Michael Baird, Northampton
Daniel Wunder, Pleasant Valley
Ethan Habrial, Pen Argyl
Merlyn Clarke, Stroudsburg
Cindy Nester, Wilson
Annabella Lastowski, Pocono Mountain
Eileen Featherman, East Stroudsburg
Kenneth Butz, Nazareth
Members Absent:
Eugene McKeon, Bethlehem
Pam Lufty, Delaware Valley
Also Present:
Dr. Charlene M. Brennan, Executive Director
Dr. Mary Beth Bianco, Assistant Executive Director
Ms. Michelle Koch, Secretary to the Board
Mr. Anthony Pidgeon, Director of Human Resources & Research Services
Dr. Janice Cunningham, Director of Resolve Behavioral Health Services
Mr. Thomas Kalinoski, Director of Technology
Mr. Christopher Wolfel, Director of Special Education
Mr. Hans Balttzersen, Director of Business Services
Mr. John Freund, Solicitor
4. MOTION to Approve Agenda – February 25, 2015
On motion by Ms. Lastowski, seconded by Ms. Featherman, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the Agenda as presented with any additions and/or corrections noted.
5. MOTION TO Approve Minutes of Meeting – December 10, 2014
On motion by Ms. Featherman, seconded by Mr. Butz, and passed by voice vote (Dr. Baird abstained from the vote), the Board approved the Minutes of the January 28, 2014 meeting as presented.
6. MOTION TO Approve the Report of the Treasurer & Request for Approval of Bills – January, 2015
On motion by Ms. Featherman, seconded by Mr. Wunder, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Report of the Treasurer for the month of January 28, 2015 was approved and bills ordered paid.
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Baxter announced that an Executive Session was held prior to the meeting to discuss Legal and Personnel matters. Present were: Susan Baxter, Michelle Price (arrived at 6:42), Pamela Colton, Daniel Wunder, Annabella Lastowski, Eileen Featherman, Ken Butz, Ethan Habrial, Merlyn Clarke, Cindy Nester, Dr. Brennan, Dr. Bianco, Mr. Pidgeon, Mr. Baltzersen and Atty. Freund (arrived at 6:36).
8. COMMUNICATIONS
None at this time
9. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS –
Karen Bokoski (PSEA) and Sandra Miller, Circuit Rider
10. COMMENTS BY VISITORS (Agenda Items) None at this time
11. REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
a. Dr. Brennan informed the Board regarding of the death of a student who attended Colonial Academy, A bus driver that passed away from Cancer and of the death of the husband of an Associate Teacher. She followed by asking for a moment of silence.
b. Dr. Brennan introduced Sandra Miller, who presented a video about the Campaign for Fair Educational Funding
c. Dr. thanked Hans Baltzersen and Jon Wallitsch and their team in the Business office for their hard work with the Audit. She related that the auditors were impressed. Hans thanked his staff
Miscellaneous:
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· The Twenty was distributed for the month of January
12. OLD BUSINESS – None at this time
On motion by Ms. Featherman and seconded by Mr. Baird and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the following Action Items (on Agenda) as presented with any additions and/or corrected noted:
On motion by Mr. Butz and seconded by Ms Featherman and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the following Action Items (on Addendum) as presented with any additions and/or corrected noted:
14. ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval – Tenure
It is recommended the Board acknowledge the following individuals who have achieved tenure on January 3, 2015
Balmer, Laura
Olivetti, Brenda
2. Approval – Solicitation to Bid
It is recommended the Board authorize permission for the solicitation of bids for Paper and Janitorial Supplies through the Northampton/Monroe/Pike County Joint Purchasing Board for the 2015-2016 school year. ATTACHMENT 13.2.1
3. Approval – New Class / Positions
It is recommended the Board approve the following new class / positions:
a. Associate Teacher (2 positions) effective January 29, 2015, additional classroom Associate Teachers in the Bangor Head Start program in the Washington Elementary School in the Bangor Area School District are needed to continue to support and expand collaboration in these types of settings.
ADDENDUM – ADD
3. Approval – New Class / Positions
It is recommended the Board approve the following new class / positions:
c. Associate Teacher (1:1), effective February 12, 2015, and will continue until the student moves or no longer needs service. The East Stroudsburg Area School District has requested the Intermediate Unit provide this position to meet the needs of an individual student. (PH, Colonial Academy) ATTACHMENT 13.4.b
d. (1)Teacher and (2) Associate Teachers effective February 26, 2015. The Pocono Mountain School District is requesting the Intermediate Unit provide an elementary School program for students with autism (Autistic Support, Swiftwater Elementary Center, PMSD). ATTACHMENT 13.4.c
4. Approval – General Operating Budget – 2014-2015
It is recommended the Board approve the General Operating Budget for 2014-2015 as presented to the CIU20 Board of Directors on December 11, 2013. ATTACHMENT 13.4
5. Approval – Completion of CIU20 Induction 2014-2015
It is recommended the Board acknowledge the following individual who has completed the CIU20 Induction Program, effective on the dates listed below.
Katie McDonald – February 20, 2015
On motion by Ms. Lastowski and seconded by Mr. Baird and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the following Personnel Items (On Agenda) as presented with any additions and/or corrections noted.
On motion by Mr. Baird and seconded by Mr. Butz and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the following Personnel Items (On Addendum) as presented with any additions and/or corrections noted.
15. PERSONNEL ITEMS
IF NECESSARY, THE REASON FOR SUBMISSION FOR BOARD APPROVAL AFTER THE
PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING DATE IS PROVIDED.
A. LEAVES OF ABSENCE
It is recommended the Board approve the following Leaves of Absence (without pay and benefits unless otherwise noted):
Stephaine Miller – Parental Leave – May 12, 2015 – Beginning of 2016 School Year
B. RESIGNATIONS
It is recommended the Board accept the following Resignations:
Name / Position / Effective Date1 / Karpen, Jeff / Teacher / June 30, 2015
2 / Muller, Karen / Teacher / July 31, 2015
3 / Stager, Ann / Associate Teacher / February 6, 2015
4 / Vanselous, Doreen / Teacher / February 13, 2015
5 / Veleber, Velyn / Psychologist / Change to February 6, 2015
C. JOB STATUS CHANGES
It is recommended the Board approve the following Job Status Changes:
Name / Assignment / Salary / Effective1 / Kutzler, Kory / From Teacher to Program Specialist / Remains the same / January 26, 2015
D. APPOINTMENTS
It is recommended the Board approve the following Appointments:
Name / Assignment / Salary / Effective Date1 / Campbell, Katie / Associate Teacher (Early Intervention, Colonial Early Learning Center) / 2014-2015 Step 1 HS/HQ (2012-2013 Salary $12,892) / February 17, 2015
2 / Davey, Christiana / Secretary (Curriculum, Main Office) / 2014-2015 Step 1 (2012-2013 Salary $28,921) / January 20, 2015
3 / Giorgione, Michele / Associate Teacher (1:1) (ES, Colonial Academy) / 2014-2015 Step 1 BS/BA (2012-2013 Salary $20,115) / February 9, 2015
4 / Patti, Kimberly / Bus Driver/Van Driver/Monitor / 2014-2015 Starting Hourly Rate (2012-2013 $14.17/12.74/11.30 hour) / February 17, 2015
5 / Pawlowski, Zachary / Associate Teacher (ES, Colonial Academy) / 2014-2015 Step 1 BS/BA (2012-2013 Salary $20,115) / February 5, 2015
6 / Roland, Brian / Monitor (Transportation) / 2014-2015 Starting Hourly Rate (2012-2013 Rate $11.30/hour) / February 10, 2015
7 / Tukovits, Camilla / Monitor (Transportation) / 2014-2015 Starting Hourly Rate (2012-2013 Rate $11.30/hour) / February 10, 2015
E. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS TO CURRENT POSITIONS
It is recommended the Board approve the following Supplemental Agreements with current employees:
Name / Rate / Service / Effective Dates1 / Hindson, Christopher / Contractual Hourly Rate / Facilitator, ESY program / June 29, 2015 – July 30, 2015
2 / Liberto, Angela / Contractual Hourly Rate / Facilitator, ESY program / June 29, 2015 – July 30, 2015
3 / Spinelli-Salemme, Joana / Not to exceed $500 / Mentoring of a new professional (Courtney Fenner) / January 22, 2015-January 21, 2016
ADDENDUM ADD:
A. LEAVES OF ABSENCE
It is recommended the Board approve the follow Leaves of Absence (without pay and benefits unless otherwise noted):
None at this time
. B. RESIGNATIONS
Name / Position / Effective Date6 / Bialek, Katarazyna / Associate Teacher / February 20, 2015
7 / Greenfield, Ellen / Daily Sub Teacher and Daily Sub Associate Teacher / February 17, 2015
8 / Shane, Patricia / Associate Teacher / January 16, 2015
C. JOB STATUS CHANGES
Name / Assignment / Salary / Effective Date2 / Garcia-Parras, Joaquina / From Associate Teacher (1:1) to Classroom Associate Teacher (ES< Clear Run Intermediate School, PMSD) / 2014-2015 Step 1 HS/HQ (2012-2013 Salary $16,892) / January 29, 2015
3 / Orlopp, Joan / From Step 1 HS48/AS 80% to Step 4 HS48/AS 80% / 2014-2015 Step 4 HS48/AS (2012-2013 Salary $15,291) / July 1, 2014
She was incorrectly recommended at Step 1 and should have remained at Step 4
4 / Ott, Joseph / From Interim Coordinator of Special Education (Level IV) to Coordinator of Special Education (Level IV) / Remains the same / February 5, 2015
D. APPOINTMENTS
Name / Assignment / Salary / Effective Date8 / Berlew, Pamela / Secretary (Business Office) / 2014-2015 Step 1 (2012-2013 Salary $28,921) / February 19, 2015
9 / Cortright, Amy / Associate Specialist (Hearing Impaired support, East Hills Middle School, BASD) / 2014-2015 Step 1, Bachelor’s Degree (2012-2013 Salary $22,115) / March 16, 2015
10 / Dudley, Kimberly / Associate Specialist (Hearing Impaired support, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, BASD) / 2014-2015 Step 3 (2012-2013 Salary $23,114) / February 10 2015
11 / Mullens, Cynthia / Monitor (Transportation) / 2014-2015 Starting Hourly Rate (2012-2013 Hourly rate $11.30 per hour / February 25, 2015
12 / Murphy, Lauren / Associate Teacher, (AS, Pocono Mountain West HS, PMSD) / 2014-2015 Step 1 BS/BA, (2012-2013 Salary $20,115) / February 11, 2015
13 / Rostkowski, Susan / Associate Teacher (EI, Head Start, Easton) / 2014-2015 Step 1, BS/BA (2012-2013 Salary $16,092) / February 10, 2015
14 / Shane, Patricia / Mental Health Worker (ES, JM Hill Elementary, ESASD) / 2014-2015 Step 1, Bachelor’s Degree (2012-2013 Salary $25,357) / January 20, 2015
E. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS TO CURRENT POSITIONS
Name / Rate / Service / Effective Dates4 / Sirb, Alyssa / Not to exceed $500 / Mentoring of a new professional
(Mary Gilbo) / February 18, 2015 – February 17, 2016
F. CONTRACTS FOR PAYMENT
It is recommended the Board approve the following Contracts for Payment and that the Executive Director and Board Secretary be authorized to execute same on behalf of, and as agent for, the Board of Directors of CIU-20:
Attachment / Name / Service / Rate / Effective DatesF.1 / Event Center at Blue / Will serve as the location for the 2015 Excellence in Education Awards and Merit Scholars Recognition Ceremony / Not to exceed $8,800.00 / April 30, 2015
ADDENDUM ADD
Attachment / Name / Service / Rate / Effective DatesF.2 / 3M Cogent / Will provide hardware and software to enable the IU to become a fingerprinting site / Equipment - $4,995.00 plus annual maintenance of $600.00, Shall not exceed $5595.00 / February 26, 2015 – February 25, 2016
F.3 / RaeLynn Sayler / Will provide hearing support services to include being the case manager and teacher for three days per week to students in the Hearing Support classroom at East Hills Middle School / $25,478.40 / March 3, 2015 – June 30, 2015
G. REVENUE GENERATING CONTRACTS FOR SERVICE
It is recommended the Board approve the following Revenue Generating Contracts for Service and that the Executive Director and Board Secretary be authorized to execute same on behalf of, and as agent for, the Board of Directors of CIU-20:
Attachment / Name / Service / Rate / Effective DatesG.1 / Agora Cyber Charter School / CIU20 will provide Itinerant Hearing services to students who attend Agora Cyber Charter School / $174.29/hour, based on the total number of hours requested / February 26, 2015-June 30, 2015
G.2 / Bethlehem Area School District / CIU20 (Dr. Donna Hopstetter) will provide consultation and training to the educational team at Spring Garden Elementary School regarding use of core words to instruct students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems / Shall not exceed $314.28 / February 24, 2015
Justification for lateness: Request was received from BASD on February 13, 2015
G.3 / Bethlehem Area School District / CIU20 will facilitate a Functional Behavioral Assessment to include up to 12 hours of services as noted on contract / Shall not exceed $643.92 / February 10, 2015 – June 30, 2015
Justification for lateness: Request was received from BASD after January Board meeting to start before February Board Meeting
G.4 / East Stroudsburg Area School District / CIU20 will provide an Associate Teacher for direct, one-on-one services at Colonial Academy in the Partial Hospitalization Program / Shall not exceed $13,799.32 / February 26, 2015 – end of the 2014-2015 school year
G.5 / Easton Area School District / CIU20 will provide Applied Behavior Analytic services to students in the Easton School District / Shall not exceed $965.88 / March 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015
ADDENDUM – ADD
None at this time
1. Substitute Teachers
Rostkowski, Susan / February 12, 2015ADDENDUM – ADD
Vanselous, Doreen / February 13, 20152. Substitute Associate Teachers
Rostkowski, Susan / February 12, 2015ADDENDUM - ADD
Bialek, Katarzyna / February 20, 2015 / Dehaven, Tyler / February 20, 2015Vanselous, Doreen / February 13, 2015
3. Substitute Transportation
Weaver, Linda / February 6, 2015ADDENDUM – ADD
None at this time
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