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COLONIAL INTERMEDIATE UNIT 20
MINUTES OF MEETING
March 25, 2015
The March meeting of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of School Directors was held on Wednesday,
March 25, 2015 at the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA. President Baxter called the
meeting to order at 7:42 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
Cindy Nester, Wilson
Annabella Lastowski, Pocono Mountain
Kenneth Butz, Nazareth
Members Absent:
Eugene McKeon, Bethlehem
Pam Lufty, Delaware Valley
Merlyn Clarke, Stroudsburg
Eileen Featherman, East Stroudsburg
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 – March 25, 2015
On motion by Mr. Butz, seconded by Ms. Lastowski, 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 – February 25, 2015
On motion by Dr. Baird, seconded by Mr. Wunder, and passed by voice vote the Board approved the
Minutes of the February 25, 2014 meeting as presented.
6.
MOTION TO Approve the Report of the Treasurer & Request for Approval of Bills – February, 2015
On motion by Ms. Lastowski, seconded by Mr. Butz, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Report of
the Treasurer for the month of February, 2015 was approved and bills ordered paid.
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7.
8.
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 6:55), Pamela Colton (arrived at
6:34), Daniel Wunder, Annabella Lastowski, Ken Butz, Ethan Habrial, Cindy Nester, Dr. Brennan, Dr. Bianco,
Mr. Pidgeon, Mr. Baltzersen and Atty. Freund (arrived at 6:36).
COMMUNICATIONS
None at this time
9.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS –
Nancy Torrence (ESP), Karen Schoch (EA) and her husband.
10.
COMMENTS BY VISITORS (Agenda Items)
11.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
a.
None at this time
Dr. Brennan turned this section over to Hans Baltzersen, who introduced Scott Shearer from
PFM who gave a presentation regarding refinancing the Colonial Academy Debt Service. After
the presentation, Mr. Shearer answered questions from Board members. The Board agreed to
continue on to the next steps to get this refinancing accomplished.
Miscellaneous:
.
 The Twenty was distributed for the month of January
12.
OLD BUSINESS – None at this time
On motion by Dr. Baird and seconded by Mr. Butz 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 Mr. Wunder 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 – Agreement with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13
It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 and the
Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 for work to be performed by Heather Brown for the 2015 KtO
Innovation Incentive Awards Project. ATTACHMENT 13.1
2.
Approval – Acceptance of Report of the IU’s Financial Advisors
It is recommended the Board accept the report of the IU’s financial advisors, Public Financial
Management Inc (PFM) in regards to the Bank loan proposals received for the refunding of the IU’s
Outstanding School Lease Revenue Bonds as noted.
ATTACHMENT 13.2
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3.
Approval – New Class / Positions
It is recommended the Board approve the following new class / positions:
a.
Associate Teacher (1:1) effective February 26, 2015, and will continue until student moves or no
longer needs service. The Easton Area School District has requested the Intermediate Unit provide
an Associate Teacher to meet the needs of an individual student. ATTACHMENT 13.3.a
4.
Approval – Revised Budget
It is recommended the Board approve the following revised budget for the 2014-2015 school year.
ATTACHMENT 13.4
5.
Approval – Induction
It is recommended the Board acknowledge the following individual who has completed the CIU20
Induction Program.
Christine Braun
ADDENDUM – ADD
3.
Approval – New Class / Positions
It is recommended the Board approve the following new class / positions:
c.
Summer Work Force Laborers (2 positions), effective June 8, 2015, in the Buildings and Grounds
department at CIU20 Main Office. Not to exceed 40 hours per week for a total of 343 hours for
each summer-time work period.
d. Supervisor of Special Education, effective March 26, 2015, Autistic Support program. This position is
needed due to program growth
e. Teacher (1), Mental Health Worker (1), Associate Teacher (1) – effective March 26, 2015, Emotional
Support program, Palmer Elementary School, EASD. Easton Area School District has requested the
IU20 open an Emotional Support class due to growing needs on the elementary level ATTACHMENT
13.3.d
4.
Approval – Budget Amendments
It is recommended the Board approve the following budget amendments.
Attachment
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Position
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Transition Coach
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Mental Health Worker
Teacher, Mental Health Worker,
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Amount
$24,740
$29,820
$31,760
$28,660
$28,540
$35,530
$123,850
Original Agenda Item
December Addendum 2014 13.3.d
December 2014 13.3.a
December 2014 13.3.b
October Addendum 2014 13.4.a
October Addendum 2014 13.4.b
October Addendum 2014 13.4.d
October Addendum 2014 13.4.h
$35,310
$28,540
$35,310
October 2014 13.4.a
October 2014 13.4.b
October 2014 13.4.c
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Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Mental Health Worker
Teacher, Associate Teacher (2)
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Specialist
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Certified Occupational Therapist
Speech Therapist (2)
Teacher, Associate Teacher (2)
Teacher, Associate Teacher (2)
October 2014 13.4.d
October 2014 13.4.e
September Addendum 2014 14.5.a
September 2014 13.4.a
September 2014 13.4.b
August Addendum 2014 14.5.a
August Addendum 2014 14.5.b
August 2014 14.5.a
August 2014 14.5.b
August 2014 14.5.d
August 2014 14.5.e
August 2014 14.5.f
August 2014 14.5.g
August 2014 14.5.h
August 2014 14.5.i
August 2014 14.5.j
August 2014 14.5.k
June 2014 13.11.h
June 2014 13.11.i
June 2014 13.11.j
June 2014 13.11.k
Approval – Vehicles to Scrap
It is recommended the Board authorize the following vehicles to scrap:.
Vehicle Number
#5
#509
6.
$28,740
$33,380
$35,310
$35,980
$35,980
$39,860
$39,860
$39,860
$39,860
$50,060
$164,300
$39,860
$39,860
$39,860
$45,770
$39,860
$39,860
$58,910
$171,130
$164,300
$164,300
Make
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Description
Van
Truck
Year
1995
2000
VIN Number
1GAGG39K6SF129000
1GCDL19W5YB188505
Approval – Substitute Custodian
It is recommended Joshua Greffe be placed on the Substitute Custodian list with a start date to be
determined pending receipt of appropriate credentials.
7.
Approval – Remove from Substitute List
It is recommended the Board remove Aisha Kamar from a Substitute Teaching position effective
March 25, 2015
8.
Approval – Award of Bid
It is recommended the Board award the Duplicating Paper/Janitorial Supplies Bid be awarded to the
lowest responsible bidder. ATTACHMENT 13.8
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On motion by Ms. Lastowski and seconded by Ms. Price 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 Ms. Nester and seconded by Mr. Baird 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):
None at this time
B. RESIGNATIONS
It is recommended the Board accept the following Resignations:
1
2
Name
Stofik, Kevin
Tanzillo, Nicholas
Position
Vehicle Bus Driver
Associate Teacher
Effective Date
March 12, 2015
February 27, 2015
C. JOB STATUS CHANGES
It is recommended the Board approve the following Job Status Changes:
1
Name
Avvento, Amanda
2
Briggs, Elizabeth
Assignment
From Classroom Associate Teacher to
Associate Teacher (1:1) (Emotional
Support, JM Hill Elementary, ESASD)
From Associate Teacher (1:1) to
Classroom Associate Teacher (Autistic
Support, Saucon Valley Elementary,
SVSD)
Salary
Remains the same
Effective
March 2, 2015
Remains the same
March 9, 2015
D. APPOINTMENTS
It is recommended the Board approve the following Appointments:
1
Name
Assignment
Salary
Effective Date
Domchek,
Jennifer
Teacher (ES, Northampton Middle
School, NASD)
2014-2015 Step 1 Masters plus
30 credits (2013-2014 Salary
$50,257)
March 16, 2015
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E.
2
Geisel, Melissa
3
Gilbo, Mary
4
Jaskowski, Agnes
5
McCree, Kristen
6
Meckler, Jaclyn
7
Stires, Barbara
8
Tanzillo, Nicholas
Associate Teacher (1:1) (PS, Pleasant
Valley Elementary, PVSD)
Speech Therapist (Speech and
Language Impaired Support, School
Age)
Associate Teacher (ES, Paxinosa
Elementary, EASD)
Associate Teacher (AS, Middle
Smithfield Elementary, ESASD)
Associate Teacher (ES, Pleasant
Valley High School, PVSD)
Billing Clerk – Part-time, Business
Office
Mental Health Worker (ES, Clear Run
Intermediate, PMSD)
2014-2015 Step 1
(2012-2013 Salary
2014-2015 Step 1
(2013-2014 Salary
BS/BA
$20,115)
Masters
$49,192)
2014-2015 Step 1 BS/BA
(2012-2013 Salary $20,115)
2014-2015 Step 1 BS/BA
(2012-2013 Salary $20,115)
2014-2015 Step 1 BS/BA
(2012-2013 Salary $20,115)
2014-2015 Step 1 Hourly Rate
(2012-2013 Rate $14.77/hour)
2014-2015 Step 1 Bachelors
(2013-2014 Salary $25,357)
March 2, 2015
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
March 9 2015
March 23, 2015
March 11, 2015
March 2, 2015
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS TO CURRENT POSITIONS
It is recommended the Board approve the following Supplemental Agreements with current employees:
Name
Rate
Service
Effective Dates
Baxter, Jill
Contractual Rate, not to exceed 30
hours
June 29, 2015 –
August 8, 2015
Happel, Jenny
Homebound Rate, maximum 10
hours/week plus mileage at IRS
current reimbursable rate
Contractual Rate, not to exceed 5
hours
Physical Therapist For ESY to
provide collateral services
associated with the extended
school year program
Provide homebound instruction
to a Wilson School District
Student
Physical Therapist For ESY to
provide collateral services
associated with the extended
school year program
Occupational Therapist for ESY
to provide collateral services
associated with the extended
school year program
Occupational Therapist for ESY
to provide collateral services
associated with the extended
school year program
Occupational Therapist for ESY
to provide collateral services
associated with the extended
school year program
Occupational Therapist for ESY
to provide collateral services
associated with the extended
school year program
Occupational Therapist for ESY
to provide collateral services
associated with the extended
school year program
1
2
Levey, Adrienne
3
Asay, Lisa
Contractual Rate, not to exceed 80
hours
Lefler, Krista
Contractual Rate, not to exceed 80
hours
Phillips, Natalie
Contractual Rate, not to exceed 80
hours
Rivera, Naomi
Contractual Rate, not to exceed 80
hours
Yeakel, Deb
Contractual Rate, not to exceed 80
hours
4
5
6
7
8
March 2, 2015 – June
30, 2015
June 29, 2015 –
August 7, 2015
July 1, 2015 – July
30, 2015
July 1, 2015 – July
30, 2015
July 1, 2015 – July
30, 2015
July 1, 2015 – July
30, 2015
July 1, 2015 – July
30, 2015
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The following staff to receive their contractual hourly rate (unless otherwise noted), not to exceed 68 hours,
to provide services during the Extended School Year Program. Effective July 1, 2015 – July 30, 2015
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
Name
Current Position
ESY Position
Berardinucci, Amy
Cortright, Amy
Drosnock, Janice
Enriquez, Danielle
Fontanille, Katie
Frantz, Emily
Gerencher, Sandy
Goddard, Hazel
Greco, Rosemary
Grennan, Ashlee
Hahn, Carol
Hartman, Stephanie
Huang, Grace Ann
Iaconetti, jill
Keenhold, Rosalie
Kleintop, Patricia
Koch, Jeff
LaDuca, Rebecca
Laponuke, Shaelynn
Malachowsky, Kathryn
Marino ,Michelle
McQueen, Jennie
Meckler, Jaclyn
Minorczyk, Agnieszka
Muller, Karen
Noel, Janine
Orr, Richard
Owings, Rachel
Page, Janine
Reppert, Nina
Sassano, Alicia
Scavello, Christine
Schroeder, Danielle
Schuler, Carley
Seas, Melissa
Smith, Sara
Soules, Samantha
Southard, Jeanne
Stefanelli, Joann
Tomlinson, Sarah
Vasquez, Deborah
Yamrus, Eleanore
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Associate
Teacher
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Hourly Rate (if
different from current
position
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
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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
3
4
5
Name
Davis, Kim
Day, Marian
Meixell-Neith, Rosemarie
Position
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Effective Date
July 31, 2015
March 23, 2015
March 20, 2015
C. JOB STATUS CHANGES
Name
Assignment
Salary
Effective Date
Rostkowski,
Susan
From Part-time .8 to Full-time
Associate Teacher (EI, Head Start
located in Easton Area School
District)
2014-2015 Step 1 BS/BA
(2012-2013 Salary $20,115)
March 20, 2015
Name
Assignment
Salary
Effective Date
9
Elphick,
Christopher
Mental Health Worker (PHP,
Farmersville Elementary School, BASD)
Step 1, Bachelor’s Degree
plus 24 credits, $26,811
March 24, 2015
10
Meixell-Neith,
Rosemarie
Associate Teacher (AS, Pocono
Mountain East Junior High School,
PMSD)
2014-2015 Step 1 BS/BA
(2011-2012 Salary $20,115)
March 23, 2015
11
Sampson, Brooke
Associate Teacher (AS, Forks
Elementary School, EASD)
2014-2015 Step 1 BS/BA
(2012-2013 Salary $20,115)
March 23, 2015
12
Young, Rebecca
Long Term Substitute Teacher (ES,
Colonial Academy)
Step 1, Master’s Degree plus
30 credits, $51,337
March 27, 2015
3
D. APPOINTMENTS
E.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS TO CURRENT POSITIONS
Name
9
10
Gerencher, Sandra
Heaney, Heather
Rate
Service
Effective Dates
Homebound
Rate/maximum 10 hours
per week plus mileage
at the IRS current
reimbursable rate
16.75 hours at
Contractual rate
Provide homebound instruction to
an Easton Area School District
student
March 19, 2015 – June
30, 2015
Attendance at Orientation and InService trainings
August 15, 2014 –
August 21, 2014
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The following staff to receive their contractual hourly rate (unless otherwise noted), not to exceed 80 hours,
to provide services during the Extended School Year Program. Effective July 1, 2015 – July 30, 2015
42
43
Name
Current Position
ESY Position
Schaffer, Katie
Turner, Tami
COTA
COTA
COTA
COTA
Hourly Rate (if different from
current position
2014-2015 Step 1 Hourly Rate
(2011-12 rate $21.62)
The following staff to receive their contractual hourly rate (unless otherwise noted), not to exceed 68 hours,
to provide services during the Extended School Year Program. Effective July 1, 2015 – July 30, 2015
Name
Current Position
ESY Position
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
Armitage, Nancy
Catania, Hallie
Delmas, Kristine
Denaro, Jennifer
Fishbein, Jodie
Gregory, Clare
Hartman, Ariel
Krayeski, Mary
Marcheski, Ann Marie
Monaghan, Tracey
Murphy, Lauren
Riker, Brittany
Ross, Lori Ann
Russell, Kellie
Sampson, Brooke
Summers, Emily
Wilson, Karen
Zahn, Amanda
Bedoya, Jasmine
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Substitute
LTS-Teacher
Associate Teacher
Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Substitute
Substitute
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
LTS-Teacher
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Substitute
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
71.
Cordoso, Patricia
Substitute
Associate Teacher
72.
Carl-Snyder, Logan
Substitute
Associate Teacher
73.
Chalmers, Delores
Substitute
Associate Teacher
74.
DeLuca, Mindy
Substitute
Associate Teacher
75.
DeCesare, Roxanne
Substitute
Associate Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Associate Teacher
Hourly Rate (if different from
current position
$34.93/hour
$34.14/hour
$34.14/hour
$34.14/hour
$36.45/hour
$34.14/hour
$34.14/hour
$35.65/hour
$34.14/hour
$34.14/hour
$34.14/hour
$34.14/hour
$36.45/hour
$34.14/hour
$34.14/hour
$34.14/hour
$37.27/hour
$34.14/hour
2014-15 Step 1 BS/BA hourly
rate (2012-2013 hourly rate
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1 BS/BA hourly
rate (2012-2013 hourly rate
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1 BS/BA hourly
rate (2012-2013 hourly rate
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1 BS/BA hourly
rate (2012-2013 hourly rate
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1 BS/BA hourly
rate (2012-2013 hourly rate
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1 HS48/AS
hourly rate (2012-2013 hourly
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F.
76.
Duviella-Jiggetts,
Khayola
Substitute
Associate Teacher
77.
Isaacs, Sonya
Substitute
Associate Teacher
78.
Janders, Ann Marie
Substitute
Associate Teacher
79.
Johnson, Gwen
Substitute
Associate Teacher
80.
81.
Keenhold, Rosalie
Longley, Pambi
Associate Teacher
Bus Monitor
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
82.
Myers, Kimberly
Substitute
Associate Teacher
83.
Novak, Mary Beth
TSS
Associate Teacher
84.
85.
Packard, Bonnie
Ritchie, Stacy
Associate Teacher
Substitute
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
86.
Small-Lewis, Veronica
Substitute
Associate Teacher
87.
Whitefield, Lorrie
Substitute
Associate Teacher
88.
Whittaker, Jennifer
Bus Monitor
Associate Teacher
rate $12.49)
2014-15 Step 1
rate (2012-2013
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1
rate (2012-2013
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1
rate (2012-2013
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1
rate (2012-2013
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1
rate (2012-2013
$11.43)
2014-15 Step 1
rate (2012-2013
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1
rate (2012-2013
$14.27)
BS/BA hourly
hourly rate
BS/BA hourly
hourly rate
BS/BA hourly
hourly rate
BS/BA hourly
hourly rate
HS/HQ hourly
hourly rate
BS/BA hourly
hourly rate
BS/BA hourly
hourly rate
2014-15 Step 1 BS/BA hourly
rate (2012-2013 hourly rate
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1 BS/BA hourly
rate (2012-2013 hourly rate
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1 BS/BA hourly
rate (2012-2013 hourly rate
$14.27)
2014-15 Step 1 HS48/AS
hourly rate (2012-2013 hourly
rate $12.49) PRC
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
F.1
Name
ABC Printing
F.2
ABC Printing
F.3
Angolino
Educational
Services, Inc
Service
Rate
Effective Dates
Will provide Learning Progression Charts
Not to exceed
April 15, 2015 –
requested by the Pennsylvania Department
$12,350.00
May 15, 2015
of Education
Amendment: Increase amount of contract approved 10/14 from $11,500.00 to
$12,802.35
Will conduct three-credit, online Continuing
Not to exceed
July 1, 2015 – July
Professional Education Courses as noted
$228,000.00
15, 2015 & July 16,
2015 – August 31,
2015
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F.4
CPE Associates
(Josh Stein)
East Stroudsburg
University
F.5
F.6
East Stroudsburg
University
Insight Direct USA,
Inc.
F.7
F.8
Loving Care
Agency/Epic Health
Services
F.9
PenTeleData
F.10
PenTeleData
F.11
Amy Pidgeon
F.12
RCN Business
Services
Erica Szwast
F.13
Will conduct three-credit online Continuing
Professional Education Courses as noted
Will provide space for staff development for
professional employees and support staff of
CIU20 during the annual Orientation Day
and Orientation Week.
Will provide space for staff development for
professional employees and support staff
Will provide integration services, day to day
Remote Network Operations Services,
Engineering Services and Dispatch Services
for CIU20 regional WAN members
Will provide mandated school based nursing
services for the CIU20 Extended School Year
Program at East Stroudsburg High School
South in the East Stroudsburg Area School
District and at East Hills Middle School in
the Bethlehem Area School District
Will provide Wide Area Network circuits to
Lehigh Valley Academy
Will provide Wide Area Network (WAN)
circuits to WAN member districts and CIU20
Will provide occupational therapy services to
students in the Extended School Year
Program
Will provide fiber optic connectivity between
Colonial Academy and CIU20 Central Office
Will provide physical therapy to students in
the Extended School Year Program
Not to exceed
$24,000.00
Not to exceed
$3800.00
July 1,
August
August
August
Not to exceed
$575.00
Not to exceed
$152,996.40
October 12, 2015
Not to exceed
$7,880.00
July 1, 2015 – July
30, 2015
Not to exceed
$103,200.00
Not to exceed
$1,671,900.00
Not to exceed
$3,300.00
July 1, 2015 – June
30, 2020
July 1, 2015 – June
30, 2020
June 23, 2015 –
August 7, 2015
$75,000.00
July 1, 2015 – June
30, 2020
June 29, 2015 –
August 7, 2015
$7,888.00 plus
mileage per
CIU20’s
reimbursement for
travel policy
2015 –
28, 2015
14, 2015 –
21, 2015
July 1, 2015 – June
30, 2020
ADDENDUM ADD
None at this time
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
G.1
Name
Easton Area School
District
G.2
Saucon Valley
School District
G.3
Wilson Area School
District
Service
CIU20 will provide Applied Behavior Analytic
(ABA) services to students in the Easton
Area School District
CIU20 will provide and bill directly for an
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(AAC) Evaluation
CIU20 Will provide homebound instruction
for a student who attends the Wilson Area
Rate
Not to exceed
$965.88
Effective Dates
April 1, 2015 – April
30, 2015
Not to exceed
$650.00
March 25, 2015 –
June 30-2015
Shall not exceed
$46.09 plus mileage
March 2, 2015 –
June 30, 2015
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School District
Justification for lateness:
per IU20’s
reimbursement for
travel policy, based
on the total number
of hours requested
for services
Request was received from WASD on February 26, 2015
ADDENDUM – ADD
Attachment
G.4
Name
ARC of Warren
County
G.5
Bangor Area School
District
G.6
Easton Area School
District
1. Substitute Teachers
Gething, Emily
Service
CIU20 will assist ARC of Warren County with
the start-up of the Intensive Home Services
Program
Rate
Effective Dates
Will be based on
May 1, 2015 – June
the total number
30, 2016
of hours requested
for services at the
fees noted
CIU20 will provide an Autistic Support
Shall not exceed
2014 – 2015 school
classroom at Bangor Area High School
$186,777.00
year
Justification for lateness: Bangor Business Office requested a contract to pay for service
after services had begun
CIU20 will provide Cyber Management
Will be based on
April 1, 2015 –
Services
the total number
June 30, 2016
students at a rate
of $500.00 per
student per
semester
March 13, 2015
2.
Substitute Associate Teachers
Gething, Emily
March 13, 2015
3.
Substitute Transportation
Stofik, Kevin
March 12, 2015
Substitute Bus Driver, Monitor
ADDENDUM – ADD
1.
Substitute Teacher
Cardone, Marcella
2.
Domchek, Jennifer
March 13, 2015
Domchek, Jennifer
March 13, 2015
Substitute Associate Teacher
Cardone, Marcella
3.
March 11, 2015
March 11, 2015
Substitute Transportation
None at this time
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I.
PROVIDER 50 LISTS
It is recommended the following individuals be placed on the Provider 50 List in the areas and on the
effective dates listed:
c.
Therapeutic Staff Support
Kauth, Erika
February 13, 2015
ADDENDUM – ADD
I.
PROVIDER 50 LISTS
It is recommended the following individuals be placed on the Provider 50 List in the areas and on the
effective dates listed:
c.
Therapeutic Staff Support
Sierra, Ana
J.
March 19, 2015
MOBILE THERAPIST - OUTPATIENT PROGRAM
It is recommended the following individuals be placed on the Mobile Therapist - Outpatient Program List
as per the effective dates listed:
None at this time
ADDENDUM ADD:
None at this time
15. NEW BUSINESS –
Mr. Habrial brought up a website he’d like us to make available to parents. Dr. Brennan, and Ms. Price
cautioned against cautioned against doing so because it would appear the IU is endorsing the program and
website.
Dr. Baird brought up the topic of the legal ramifications of Social Media use. He suggested coming up with
a policy that would maybe be statewide or region wide. Dr. Brennan said she would place it on the
Agenda for the Superintendents Conference.
16. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS (Courtesy of the Floor) – None at this time
17. MOTION TO ADJOURN - There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. on motion by
Ms. Lastowski, seconded by Ms. Price.
The next meeting of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22,
2015, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle L. Koch,
Secretary to the Board
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