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COLONIAL INTERMEDIATE UNIT 20MINUTES OF MEETING

June 24, 2015The May meeting of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of School Directors was held on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA. President Baxter called the meeting to order at 8:07 PM at which time the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.Members Present:

Susan Baxter, Saucon Valley (President)Pamela Colton, Bangor (Vice-President)Dr. Michael Baird, NorthamptonEthan Habrial, Pen ArgylCindy Nester, WilsonKenneth Butz, NazarethEileen Featherman, East Stroudsburg Eugene McKeon, BethlehemMerlyn Clarke, Stroudsburg Pam Lufty, Delaware ValleyMichelle Price, EastonDaniel Wunder, Pleasant Valley

Members Absent:Annabella Lastowski, Pocono Mountain

Also Present:Dr. Charlene M. Brennan, Executive DirectorDr. Mary Beth Bianco, Assistant Executive DirectorMs. Michelle Koch, Secretary to the BoardMr. Anthony Pidgeon, Director of Human Resources & Research ServicesDr. Janice Cunningham, Director of Resolve Behavioral Health ServicesMr. Thomas Kalinoski, Director of TechnologyMr. Christopher Wolfel, Director of Special EducationMr. Hans Baltzersen, Director of Business ServicesMr. John Freund, Solicitor

4. MOTION to Approve Agenda – June 24, 2015On motion by Ms. Colton, seconded by Mr. Butz, 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 – May 27, 2015On motion by Mr. Baird, seconded by Ms. Price, and passed by voice vote the Board approved the Minutes of the April 22, 2015 meeting as presented.

6. MOTION TO Approve the Report of the Treasurer & Request for Approval of Bills – May, 2015On motion by Ms. Colton, seconded by Mr. Butz, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Report of the Treasurer for the month of April, 2015 was approved and bills ordered paid.

7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONMrs. Baxter announced that an Executive Session was held prior to the meeting to discuss Legal and Personnel matters. Present were: Susan Baxter, Pamela Colton (6:39), Eileen Featherman, Pam Lutfy (6:36), Ken Butz, Ethan Habrial, Dr. Michael Baird, Merlyn Clarke, Eugene McKeon, Cindy Nester, Dr. Brennan, Dr. Bianco, Mr. Pidgeon, Mr. Baltzersen and Atty. Freund.

Board Minutes – June 24, 2015

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8. COMMUNICATIONS None at this time

9. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS – Janine Page, representing the PSEA, and Heather Brown, Assistant Director of Curriculum and Technology Integration

10. COMMENTS BY VISITORS (Agenda Items) None at this time

11. REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

a. Dr. Brennan pointed out the award, on the Agenda, for the Donald Marsh Memorial Fund was awarded to Cody Martin from Easton High School.

b. Dr. Brennan told the Board about the wonderful graduation ceremony at Colonial Academy and the Special Olympics banquet. Ms. Nester, who attended graduation, commented about the moving speech given and how supportive the parents are of these students.

Miscellaneous: .

The Twenty was distributed for the month of June

12. OLD BUSINESS – None at this time

On motion by Ms. Featherman and seconded by Mr. McKeon and unanimously passed by voice vote, (With the exception of one “no” vote for number 5 from Mr. Habrial) the Board approved the following Action Items (on Agenda) as presented with any additions and/or corrected noted:

On motion by Ms. Colton and seconded by Mr. Butz and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the following Action Items (on Addendum) as presented with any additions and/or corrected noted:

13. ACTION ITEMS

1. Approval – Race to the Top extension and additional grant funding intent by Lehigh Valley Academy

It is recommended the Board approve the Race to the Top extension and additional grant funding intent by Lehigh Valley Academy. Pennsylvania Department of Education has offered additional funding and an extension due to some LEA’s choosing not to participate. Additional funds are $538.00 and are extended to June 30, 2016. ATTACHMENT 13.1

2. Approval – Race to the Top extension and additional grant funding intent by Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Arts

It is recommended the Board approve the Race to the Top extension and additional grant funding intent by Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Arts. Pennsylvania Department of Education has offered additional funding and an extension due to some LEA’s choosing not to participate. Additional funds are $99.00 and are extended to June 30, 2016 ATTACHMENT 13.2

3. Approval – Race to the Top extension and additional grant funding intent by East Stroudsburg Area School District

It is recommended the Board approve the Race to the Top extension and additional grant funding intent by East Stroudsburg Area School District. Pennsylvania Department of Education has offered


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additional funding and an extension due to some LEA’s choosing not to participate. Additional funds are $2,058.00 and are extended to June 30, 2016. ATTACHMENT 13.3

4. Approval – Authorization to Solicit BidsIt is recommended the Board authorize the CIU20 Transportation Department to solicit bids for 3 new 26-passenger school buses with wheelchair lifts.

5. Approval – Amendment to CIU20 Healthcare Plan(s) It is recommended the Board approve the Amendment of the CIU20 Healthcare plan(s) by adopting new appeal provisions effective July 1, 2015 in order to comply with timeframes of the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). ATTACHMENT 13.5

6. Approval – Amendment A-1 to the Truancy Agreement It is recommended the Board approve the Amendment A-1 to the Truancy Agreement increasing the amount $4,806.00 to $214,806.00 for the 2014-2015 school year ATTACHMENT 13.6

7. Approval – Budgets 2015-2016It is recommended the Board approve the following budget for the 2015-2016 school year: ATTACHMENTS 13.8 a

a.Colonial Academy $8,577,275

8. Approval of Designation of DepositoriesIt is recommended the Board approve the designation of the following banks for use as depositories during the 2015-2016 school year:

1. National Penn Bank2. Lafayette Ambassador Bank3. Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust

9. Approval of Year-end Budgetary TransfersIt is recommended the Board authorize the Director of Business Services to make necessary budget transfers as of June 30, 2015 and to make budget transfers resulting from auditor’s adjustments after the closing of the fiscal year

10. Approval of Facsimile SignaturesIn accordance with the Uniform Facsimile of Signature of Public Officials Act, Act of 1961, July 25, P.L. 849, as amended 65 P.S. 301facsimile signatures may be used. It is recommended that the CIU20 Board Officers be authorized to use facsimile signatures during the 2015-2016 school year.

11. Authorization to Solicit QuotationsIt is recommended the Board authorize the Director of Business Services and/or Coordinator of Billing and Insurance to solicit quotations for investments during the 2015-2016 school year.

12. Approval of Public Officials’ BondsIt is recommended the Board purchase public official bonds for the Secretary and Treasurer for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. The amount of coverage for the Secretary shall be $10,000, whereas the coverage for the Treasurer shall be $50,000. The cost of this coverage is to be provided by the Administrative Budget.

13. Termination of Employee #006491It is recommended the Board approve the termination and Resolution of Employee #006491 effective June 24, 2015. (This item was removed)

14. Termination of Employee #010944


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It is recommended the Board approve the termination and Resolution of Employee #010944 effective June 24, 2015.

15. Approval – Office calendar for the 2015 – 2016 school year.It is recommended the Board approve the attached office calendar for the 2015 – 2016 school year.

ADDENDUM – ADD

16. Acknowledgement – Completion of InductionIt is recommended the Board acknowledge the following individual who has completed the CIU20 Induction Program:

Ashley Henise

17. Approval – Schedule of InsurancesIt is recommended the Board approve the schedule of insurances as outlined below for the 2015-2016 school year:

2015-2016 2014-2016

2013-2014 2012-2013

Commercial Package $58,025 $56,760 $48,679 $38,257

Commercial Automobile $98,985 $109,298 $104,316 $88,182

School Board Legal (E&O) $41,967 $41,219 $32,483 $24,772

Commercial Umbrella $30,843 $28,343 $27,863 $25,330

Boiler Included Included Included Included

Privacy and Network Security Liability

$14,793 N/A N/A N/A

Workers’ Compensation $567,113 $564,327 $528,276 $409,643

18. APPROVAL – NEW CLASS/POSITIONS

a. Guaranteed Daily Substitute Bus Driver/Van Driver/Monitor (3 positions) effective for the 2015-2016 school year. Due to the continued shortages of substitutes for bus drivers, van drivers and monitors, these positions are necessary to ensure daily coverage for student transportation.

b. Change in Position – from Coordinator of Transportation (Level IV) to Supervisor of Transportation (Level III), effective July 1, 2015. The duties of this position are aligned with those of other Level III positions. ATTACHMENT 13.18.b


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c. Custodian at Colonial Early Learning Center, effective August 1, 2015. This position will provide custodial service to Colonial Early Learning Center instead of contracted services.

d. (1) Teacher and (3) Associate Teachers, effective August 11, 2015. An additional Elementary level class at Siegfried Elementary School in the Northampton Area School District is needed due to growth in student numbers in the Autistic Support program.

e. (1) Teacher and (3) Associate Teachers, effective August 11, 2015. An additional Elementary level class at Lehigh Elementary School in the Northampton Area School District is needed due to growth in student numbers in the Autistic Support program.

f. (1) Teacher, (2) Associate Teachers effective August 11, 2015. An additional High School level class is needed at Saucon Valley High School in the Saucon Valley School District, due to growth in student numbers in the Autistic Support program. ATTACHMENT 13.18.f

g. (1) Teacher, (1) Mental Health Treatment Specialist and (3) Associate Teachers, effective August 11, 2015. An additional School-age Autistic Support center-based program is needed to meet the needs of students with autism at the Colonial Early Learning Center. ATTACHMENT 13.18.g

h. Mental Health Worker (1:1), effective August 11, 2015 and will continue until student moves or no longer needs services. Pocono Mountain School District has requested the Intermediate Unit provide a Mental Healther Worker to meet the needs of an individual student in the Autistic Support program at Swiftwater Elementary School in the Pocono Mountain School District. ATTACHMENT 13.18.h

i. (2) Speech Therapists, effective for the 2015 – 2016 school year. These positions are needed to meet the needs of students who will be served in new classrooms in the School-Age Speech and Language Impaired Support program in Northampton County. ATTACHMENT 13.18.i

j. Associate Teacher (1:1), effective June 3, 2015 and will continue until the student moves or no longer needs services. The East Stroudsburg Area School District has requested the Intermediate Unit provide an Associate Teacher to meet the needs of an individual student in the Autistic Support program at J.T. Lambert Intermediate School in the East Stroudsburg Area School District. ATTACHMENT 13.18.j

19. Approval – Raise in Substitute RatesDue to the shortage in substitutes in our programs, it is recommended the Board approve the following rate changes: Effective May 8, 2015 – June 29, 2015 the following rates will be in effect:

Substitute Teacher $120.00 per day

Substitute Mental Health Worker $100.00 per day

Substitute Associate Teacher $100.00 per day


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20. Approval – Parental LeaveIt is recommended the Board approve the following Parental Leave:

Julie Eates Starting Date: June 27, 2015 Return Date: November 2, 2015Ms. Eates will receive salary and health benefits during the FML portion of this leave. The remainder of the leave will be without pay and benefits.

21. Approval – Salary Increase for Mary Beth BiancoIt is recommended the Board approve a 2% salary increase for Mary Beth Bianco for the 2015-2016 school year.

22. Grievance No. 2015-01

It is recommended the Board uphold the denial of Grievance 2015-01 from the Colonial Education Association.

23. Report of Nominating CommitteeThe nominating Committee (Mr. Butz and M. Colton) recommended Ms. Colton as President and Mr. Baird as Vice President of the CIU20 Board of Directors for 2015-2016. Those elected will begin their one-year term July 1, 2015.

24. Approve – Changes to the Organizational ChartIt is recommended the Board approve the changes to the Organizational Chart as presented, including staff positions of Assistant to the Executive Director for Management Services, Level I, (Formerly Director of Business Services) at a salary to be at least 5% higher than the highest Level II salary and position of Director of Fiscal Affairs at the 2015-2016 start salary for Level II (formerly Assistant Director of Business Services – this position will not be replaced), and one-time $2500 additional increase for the Director of Human Resources and Research Services. An employment contract outline other terms for the Assistant to the Executive Director for Management Services will be presented in August.


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On motion by Ms. Colton and seconded by Mr. Butz and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the following Personnel Items (On Agenda) as presented with any additions and/or corrections noted. Mr. Habrial questioned item 14.F.21, asking if the services were for students. Dr. Brennan explained that they were.

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.

14. PERSONNEL ITEMS

IF NECESSARY, THE REASON FOR SUBMISSION FOR BOARD APPROVAL AFTER THE PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING DATE IS PROVIDED.

A. LEAVES OF ABSENCE None at this time

ADDENDUM ADD: None at this timeB. RESIGNATIONS

It is recommended the Board accept the following Resignations:Name Position Effective Date


Executive Director

Assistant Executive Director for

Administrative and Professional Services

Director of Human Resources and

Research Services (Recruitment, Hiring,

and Emplolyee Management

Director of Curriculum and Professional

Development

Assistant to the Executive Director for Management Services

EBTEP Dept(No separate Director)

(Asst to Exec for Management Services

supervises)

Director of Fiscal Affairs

Transportation Supervisor

Office Assistant (Management

Assistant--NEW---Hold on position)

Dispatcher/Mechanics/2 secretaries

Data and Billing Dept.

Director of Operations

Technology Dept. Facilities and Grounds Dept.

Student Services Dept.(No separate Asst.

Exec.)(Executive Director

supervises)

Director of Behavioral Health Services

Director of Special Education

Approved Organizational Structure 6/24/2015

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1 Cuva-Primer, Jan Management Assistant July 23, 20152 Delvey, Janice Associate Teacher July 1, 20153 Dolena, Alexis Speech Therapist June 12, 20154 Engel, Melody Mental Health Treatment

SpecialistDecember 31, 2015

5 Faust, Nan Adele Associate Teacher August 15, 20156 Gilmore, Melissa Associate Teacher June 12, 20157 Kirk, Shaun COTA June 19, 20158 Lombardi, Alicia Itinerant Teacher August 10, 20159 Roark-Madison, Wendy Speech Pathologist July 24, 201510 Turner, Tami Associate Teacher 1:1 August 1, 2015

ADDENDUM ADD:

Name Position Effective Date11 Anderson, Edward Associate Teacher August 10, 2015

C. JOB STATUS CHANGESIt is recommended the Board approve the following Job Status Changes:None at this time

ADDENDUM ADD: None at this timeName Assignment Salary Effective Date

1 Swick, Gayle From Secretary to the Supervisor of Clinical Support (Cluster 2C) to Cabinet Secretary to the Director of Business Services (Level VI)

2015-2016 Level VI Starting Salary (2014-2015 Salary $37,183)

To be determinted

D. APPOINTMENTSIt is recommended the Board approve the following Appointments:

Name Assignment Salary Effective Date1 MacDonald,

MatthewSummer Work Force Laborer $9.84 per hour, not to exceed

40 hours per week, and a total of 343 hours

June 11, 2015

2 Marbury, Angenette

Associate Teacher 2015-2016 Cluster 7 HS48/AS (2014-15 Salary $17,690)

August 11, 2015

ADDENDUM ADD:

Name Assignment Salary Effective Date3. Armitage,

Lindsey(ESY) Part-time Teacher, East Hills Middle School, BASD

$35.65 per hour, Step 1 Master’s

July 1, 2015

4. Boatner, Kendall (ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Hills Middle School, BASD

$14.32 per hour, Step 1 BS/BA

July 1, 2015

14

Bonini, Erik (ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Stroudsburg High School South, ESASD


July 1, 2015

15

Cardoso, Patricia

Long Term Substitute Mental Health Worker (Emotional Support, Easton Middle School, EASD)

$25,780 (Step 1 Bachelors) May 4, 2015


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16

Donald, Dawn (ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Stroudsburg High School South, ESASD

$11.48 per hour, Step 1 HS/HQ

July 1, 2015

17

Emery, Lori (ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Hills Middle School, BASD


July 1, 2015

18

Finken, Eileen (ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Hills Middle School, BASD

$12.55 per hour, Step 1 HS48/AS

July 1, 2015

19

Friend, Kacy (ESY) Part-time Teacher, East Hills Middle School, BASD

$35.65 per hour, Step 1 Master’s plus 15 credits

July 1, 2015

20

Hammerstone, Maranda

(Summer Emotional Support), Part-time Associate Teacher Colonial Academy


June 30, 2015

21

Hardy, Carolyn (ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Stroudsburg High School South, ESASD


July 1, 2015

22

Irizarry, Maria (ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Hills Middle School, BASD


July 1, 2015

23

Johnson, Shannon

(ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Hills Middle School, BASD


July 1, 2015

24

Longley, Pambi Associate Teacher, Autistic Support (Swiftwater Elementary School, PMSD)

2015-2016 Step 2 HS/HQ (2014-2015 Salary 16,690)

August 11, 2015

25

Marbury, Angenette

(ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Stroudsburg High School South, ESASD


July 1, 2015

26

Martino, Matthew

(ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, Colonial Academy


June 30, 2015

27

McGinley, Marisa

(ESY) Part-time Teacher, East Hills Middle School, BASD

$34.90 per hour, Step 1 Bachelor’s plus 24 credits

July 1, 2015

28

Matz, Ashley School Psychologist, Pupil Personnel 2015-2016 Step 1 Master’s Degree plus 45 credits (2014-2015 Salary $51,870)

August 11, 2015

29

McKeever, Cory (ESY) Part-time Speech Therapist, East Hills Middle School, BASD

$40.15 Step 9 Bachelor’s plus 24 credits

July 1, 2015

30

Moscaritolo, Evan



July 1, 2015

31

Nightlinger, Nicole

(ESY) Part-time Teacher, East Hills Middle School, BASD

$34.52 per hour, Step 1 Bachelor’s Degree plus 15 credits

July 1, 2015

32

Olah, Alexa (Summer Partial Hospitalization) Part-time Associate Teacher, Liberty High School, BASD


July 7, 2015


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33

Oyer, Mariah (Summer Emotional Support), Colonial Academy, Part-time Associate Teacher


June 30, 2015

34

Rubelowsky, Patricia

Associate Teacher (1:1), (Autistic Support, Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, PMSD)

2015-2016 HS/HQ (2014-2015 Salary $16,190)

August 11, 2015

35

Ruggerio, Mary Jo



July 1, 2015

36

Sluzynski, Kate (ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Stroudsburg High School South, ESASD


July 1, 2015

37

Tinor, Bruce Supervisor of Special Education, Elementary Autistic Support

TBD TBD

38

Umphrey, Lisa (ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Stroudsburg High School South, ESASD


July 1, 2015

39

Viva, Heather (ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Hills Middle School, BASD


July 1, 2015

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Wisniewski, Minerva

(ESY) Part-time Associate Teacher, East Stroudsburg High School South, ESASD


July 1, 2015

E. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS TO CURRENT POSITIONS

Name Rate Service Effective Dates

1.

Beichy, Tara Apportionment of 400 pooled CDL training hours @$20.00 per hour, to be determined based on training needs

Bus Driver/CDL Trainer July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

2.

Elliot, William Apportionment of 400 pooled CDL training hours @$20.00 per hour, to be determined based on training needs


3.

Foley, Daria Mentoring of a new professional Teacher January 20, 2015 – January 19, 2016

4.

Janny, Kathy Apportionment of 400 pooled CDL training hours @$20.00 per hour, to be determined based on training needs


5.

Karner, Cynthia

Apportionment of 400 pooled CDL training hours @$20.00 per hour, to be determined based on training needs


6.

Peterka, Laura Mentoring of a new professional Program Specialist March 16, 2015- March 15, 2016

7.

Zackavitch, Eugene

Apportionment of 400 pooled CDL training hours @$20.00 per hour, to be determined based on training needs


The following staff to receive their contractual hourly rate (not to exceed 80 hours) (unless noted otherwise) – due to the number of students who will be receiving services at the Emotional Support ESY, support staff are required in order to maintain safety and provide continuity of care, effective June 29, 2015 through July 16, 2015:

Name Current Position: ES ESY Position: Hourly Rate (if


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different from current position)

8. Faasuamalie, Pamela Associate Teacher Associate Teacher9. Shane, Patricia Mental Health Worker Mental Health Worker

The following staff to receive their contractual hourly rate (not to exceed 203 hours) (unless noted otherwise) – due to the number of students who will be receiving services at the Northampton County Juvenile Justice Center Summer Program, support staff are required in order to maintain safety and provide continuity of care, effective June 26, 2015 through August 13, 2015:

Name Current Position: ES ESY Position:

Hourly Rate (if different from current position)

10. Baumann, Christopher Mental Health Worker Teacher $34.93

ADDENDUM ADD:

Name Rate Service Effective Dates

11.

Hixon, Kelly Contractual Hourly Rate Provide ESY services to a Pocono Mountain School District student who will be receiving (4) 60-minute sessions in his home

July 6, 2015 – July 30, 2015

12.

Schoch, Karen Contractual hourly rate – not to exceed 2 hours

Provide services to Early Intervention students that are required by law to receive services throughout all parts of the year

July 6, 2015 – July 28, 2015

13.

Simon, Kathryn Not to exceed $500 Mentoring of a new professional August 11, 2015 – August 10, 2016

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 Hourly Rate (if different from current position

14. Hauser, Colleen Substitute Associate Teacher $14.75 per hour15. Hineline, Dani Associate Teacher Associate Teacher16. Hu, Susan Substitute Associate Teacher $14.40 per hour17. Latasha, Anthony Associate Teacher Associate Teacher18. Morgan, Rosemary Speech Therapist Speech Therapist Plus mileage at 57.5 cents

per mile19. Stanley, Laura Associate Teacher Associate Teacher20. Whitesell, Regan Associate Teacher Associate Teacher

The following staff to receive their contractual hourly rate (unless otherwise noted), not to exceed 80 hours,

to provide services during the Emotional Support Extended School Year Program. Effective June 29, 2015-July 16, 2015

Name Current Position ESY Position Hourly Rate (if different from current position

21. Garcia, Danielle Mental Health Worker Mental Health Worker $14.75 per hour


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F. CONTRACTS FOR PAYMENTIt 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 Dates

F.1 Access Security Group

Will provide monitoring service at Colonial Academy, the Transportation Building, and the Central Office

Not to exceed $3,780.00

July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018

F.2 Agolino Education Services, Inc.

Will conduct three-credit online Continuing Professional Education Courses, as listed


September 16, 2015 – October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2015 – December 15, 2015

F.3 Children’s Home of Easton

Will provide transportation for Special Education Students to the Colonial Academy

Shall not exceed $40.43 per student, per day

2015 – 2016 School Year

F.4 CPE Associates Will conduct three-credit online Continuing Professional Education Courses as listed


September 22, 2015 – December 10, 2015

F.5 Delta T Group Will enable CIU20 to provide its clients and families with substitute mental health professionals in the event of illness, maternity leave, etc and provide services to children receiving Behavioral Health/Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) that could not be accounted for due to lack of staff availability

Shall not exceed $12,000.00

August 31, 2015 – June 12, 2016

F.6 Gail Eichelberger Ms. Eichelberger will provide consultation and oversight for the preparation of the summer and fall bus runs


June 8, 2015 – December 31, 2015

F.7 Invo Health Care Associates

Will provide a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant and/or a Physical Therapist Assistant for school age students to meet state and federal mandates


August 31, 2015 – June 30, 2016

F.8 Eugene Jennings Will provide Psychiatric evaluations for students in CIU20 and district programs, as listed


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

F.9 Karen Kangas Will present a training session entitled: “Everything You Wanted to Know About Switches and More” at CIU20’s In-Service week


August 20, 2015

F.10 Elizabeth Rozette Nguyen

Will provide psychological services for the Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) program


September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016

F.11 Northampton County Fire School

Will train staff at Colonial Academy on fire safety and evacuation procedures


August 20, 2015

F.12 One Call Now Will provide calls to students’ homes, staff members and bus drivers to alert them of school closings and delays, as well as necessary special announcements regarding school hours


September 5, 2015 – September 5, 2018

F.13 Amy Pidgeon Will provide Occupational Therapy/Social Skills Services to students in order to meet state and federal mandates

Shall not exceed $40,548.00 plus mileage as per CIU20’s

August 17, 2015 – June 30, 2016


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reimbursement for travel policy

F.14 Anil Saxena Will provide Psychiatric Evaluations for students in CIU20 and district programs, as listed


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

F.15 Service Master Will perform janitorial services to all classrooms and public areas at the Colonial Learning Center, as well as provide cleaning supplies, paper and soap products for bathrooms, rooms and kitchen areas


July 1, 2015 – August 31, 2015

F.16 Erica Szwast Will provide Physical Therapy services for school age students to meet state and federal mandates

Not to exceed $30,882.80 plus mileage as per CIU20’s reimbursement for travel policy

August 24, 2015 – June 30, 2016

F.17 Cynthia Taylor Will provide Psychological Evaluations for the Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (Provider 50) program



F.18 Therapy Source, Inc.

Will provide Occupational Therapy services to school aged students in the Delaware Valley School District


August 24, 2015 – June 30, 2016

F.19 Janine Wargo Will provide Psychological services for school districts, charter schools and nonpublic schools in CIU20’s catchment area

Not to exceed $46,900.00, plus mileage as per CIU20’s reimbursement for travel policy

July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

F.20 Jessica Wenton Will conduct an online three-credit continuing professional education course entitled: “Foundations of Online Learning in K-12 Environments”


June 15, 2015 – July 24, 2015

F.21 Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Will provide a summer program at the Scranton School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for two current students of the Scranton School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing


July 1, 2015 – July 24, 2015

F.22 Bill Ziegler Will present a breakout session at the Summer Administrative Workshop

Not to exceed 400.00

July 30, 2015

ADDENDUM ADD

Attachment


F.23 Faith Lutheran Church

Will provide an educational/domestic setting for Life Skills students in Northampton County



Justification for lateness: Rent agreement was received on June 15, 2015F.24 Dr. Keith Floyd Will present a breakout session at the

Summer Administrative WorkshopShall not exceed $250 per day, for one day, plus meals and mileage reimbursement, as per CIU20’s reimbursement

July 30, 2015


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for travel policyF.25 PenTeleData Will provide a virtual circuit for SIP circuit

for Monroe Career and Technical InstituteShall not exceed $914.88

July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017

F. 26 Schoology, Inc. Will work with CIU20 in supporting Nazareth Area School District in providing a digital learning environment that promotes learning, communication and collaboration inside and outside the classroom


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

Justification for lateness: We just received the information, finalizing Nazareth’s Student Enrollment

F.27 Schoology, Inc. Will work with CIU20 in supporting Saucon Valley School District in providing a digital learning environment that promotes learning, communication and collaboration inside and outside the classroom


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

Justification for lateness: Call was received from Schoology to begin contract with Saucon Valley School District on June 17, 2015

F.28 Atiyeh, Randy Will provide Driver Education Training to participating school districts


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

G. REVENUE GENERATING CONTRACTS FOR SERVICEIt 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 Bangor Area School District

CIU20 will partner with Bangor Area School District in a consortium for a web-based Unique Learning System curriculum program




CIU20 will provide an Associate Teacher for direct, one-on-one services in the Autistic Support programs at: Bangor Middle School and for two students at Bangor High School




CIU20 will provide and bill directly for Educational Audiology Services, Itinerant Hearing and Vision Support, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Psychological Services and Speech and Language Support

The total amount of the contract is based on the number of hours requested per service, per student, as attached



CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Bangor Area School District


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016


CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students in the Bangor Area School District

The total amount of the contract is based on the number of hours requested per service, per student at $33.46 per hour


G.6 Bethlehem Area School District

CIU20 will provide an Associate Teacher for direct, one-on-one services at Liberty High




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School in the following programs: Hearing Support and Autistic Support


CIU20 will partner with Bethlehem Area School District in a consortium for a web-based Unique Learning System curriculum program




CIU20 will provide a Mental Health Treatment Specialist to work in Emotional Support classes at the following locations: Liberty High School, Freedom High School and Broughal Middle School, one day a week at each school




CIU20 will provide and bill directly for Educational Audiology Services, Itinerant Hearing and Vision Support, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Psychological Services and Speech and Language Support




CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students in the Bethlehem Area School District




CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Bethlehem Area School District


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016


CIU20 will provide three Mental Health Workers in the Emotional Support program at Liberty High School, Freedom High School and Broughal Middle School



G.13 Commonwealth Connections Academy

CIU20 will provide and bill directly for Adaptive Physical Education, Audiology Services, Itinerant Hearing and Vision Support, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Orientation and Mobility Support, Psychological Services and Speech services



G.14 Commonwealth Connections Academy

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students at the Commonwealth Connections Academy


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

G.15 Delaware Valley School District

CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students in the Delaware Valley School District



G.16 Delaware Valley CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as The total amount of July 1, 2015 –


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School District requested for students in the Delaware Valley School District

the contract is based on the number of hours requested per service, per student, as attached

June 30, 2016

G.17 East Stroudsburg Area School District

CIU20 will partner with Bethlehem Area School District in a consortium for a web-based Unique Learning System curriculum program




CIU20 will provide an Associate Teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following locations: Four students at East Stroudsburg HS North in Autistic Support, East Stroudsburg HS South in Multidisabilities Support, JT Lambert Intermediate in Autistic Support, Stroudsburg HS in Autistic Support, Two students at Stroudsburg Middle School in Autistic Support and Pleasant Valley Elementary in Physical Support

Shall not excced $379,640.00



CIU20 will provide and bill directly for Educational Audiology Services, Itinerant Hearing and Vision Support, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Orientation and Mobility Services, Psychological Services and Speech and Language Support




CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the East Stroudsburg Area School District


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016


CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students in the East Stroudsburg Area School District




CIU20 will provide literacy coaching for East Stroudsburg’s Head Start partners to assist with school-readiness goals


September 1, 2015 – December 23, 2015

G.23 Easton Area School District





CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Easton Area School District

The total amount of the contract is based on the number of hours requested per

July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016


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service, per student, as attached


CIU20 will provide an Associate Teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following locations: Two students at Bangor Middle School in Autistic Support, George Wolf Elementary in Life Skills Support, Nazareth Intermediate School in Autistic Support, Two at Nazareth Middle School – one Autistic Support and one Life Skills Support, Northampton Sr. High School in Physical Support


2015 – 2016 School year


CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students in the Easton Area School District



G.27 Evergreen Community Charter School

CIU20 will provide Speech and Language services to a student who attends the Evergreen Community Charter School

The total amount of this contract will be based on the total number of hours requested, at $112.63 per hour


G.28 Headstart – Community Services for Children, Inc.

Headstart will pay a portion of the utilities and building costs at the Colonial Learning Center due to the occupancy of four classrooms


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

G.29 Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

G.30 Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School

CIU20 will provide child find activities which will include screenings, evaluations along with direct/instructional/therapy as outlined on IEPs for students at the Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School an inservicing of staff



G.31 Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Arts




G.32 Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Arts

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Arts


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016


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G.33 Lehigh Valley Dual Language School

CIU20 will provide Educational Audiology Services, Occupational Therapy, Physical therapy, Speech and Psychological Services to students who attend the Lehigh Valley Dual Language School



G.34 Nazareth Area School District

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Nazareth Area School District


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016


CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students at the Nazareth Area School District

The total amount of this contract will be based on the total number of hours requested for each service, per student, at $33.46 per hour







CIU20 will provide one-on-one Transition Coaching services for a student in the Nazareth Area School District




CIU20 will partner with Nazareth Area School District in a consortium for a web-based Unique Learning System curriculum program



G.39 Northampton Area School District

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Northampton Area School District


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016


CIU20 will provide an Associate Teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following locations: Easton High School in Multidisabilities Support, Hanover Elementary School in Multidisabilities Support, Nazareth Middle School in Autistic Support, Northeast Middle School in Multidisabilities Support and Saucon Valley Elementary School in Physical Support




CIU20 will provide an Early Intervention Teacher to perform assessments to all district students in our Early Intervention classroom who attend George Wolf Elementary School.



G.42 Northampton Area School

CIU20 will provide and bill directly for Educational Audiology Services, Itinerant

The total amount of the contract is



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District Hearing and Vision Support, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Orientation and Mobility Services, Psychological Services and Speech and Language Support

based on the number of hours requested per service, per student, as attached


CIU20 will partner with Northampton Area School District in a consortium for a web-based Unique Learning System curriculum program

Shall not exceed $628.60


G.44 Pen Argyl Area School District

CIU20 will provide small group Job Coaching services for a student in the Pen Argyl Area School District, including transportation from school/home to the training site and from the training site to school/home








CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Pen Argyl Area School District


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

G.47 PA Leadership Charter School

CIU20 will provide one-on-one Job Coaching services for a student who attends the PA Leadership Charter School, including transportation from home to the training site and from the training site to home, quarterly reports and IEP input(s)




CIU20 will provide Speech and Language Services to a student who attends the PA Leadership Charter School

The total amount of the contract is based on the number of hours requested for the student, at $132.91 per hour


G.49 Pleasant Valley School District

CIU20 will partner with Pleasant Valley School District in a consortium for a web-based Unique Learning System curriculum program




CIU20 will provide an Associate Teacher for direct one-on-one services at the following locations: Clear Run Intermediate School in the Multidisabilities Support program, Colonial Academy in the Partial Hospitalization program, Five Points Elementary School in the Autistic Support program and Pleasant Valley Elementary School in the Physical Support program





The total amount of the contract is based on the number of hours requested per service, per



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student, as attached


CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Pleasant Valley School District


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016


CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students at the Pleasant Valley School District

The total amount of the contract is based on the number of hours requested per service, per student, at $33.46 per hour


G.54 Pocono Mountain School District

CIU20 will provide an Associate Teacher for direct one-on-one services at Swiftwater Elementary School in the Autistic Support program








CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Pocono Mountain School District


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016


CIU20 will partner with Pocono Mountain School District in a consortium for a web-based Unique Learning System curriculum program




CIU20 will provide an Associate Teacher for direct one-on-one services at the following locations: Pleasant Valley Elementary School in the Physical Support program, Two students at Pleasant Valley Intermediate School in the Physical Support program, Nazareth Middle School in the Autistic Support program, Pocono Mountain East Jr. High School in the Autistic Support program, Two students at Pocono Mountain West Sr. High School in the Multidisabilities program and the Autistic Support program, Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary in the Autistic Support program and Two students at Swiftwater Intermediate School in the Life Skills Support and Autistic Support program



G.59 Saucon Valley School District

CIU20 will provide an Associate Teacher for direct one-on-one services at the following locations: CIU20 Office in the Life Skills Support program, Liberty High School in the

Shall not exceed $113.892.00



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Autistic Support program and Saucon Valley Middle School in the Autistic Support program






CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Saucon Valley School District


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

G.62 Stroudsburg Area School District

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Stroudsburg Area School District


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016


CIU20 will provide an Associate Teacher for direct one-on-one services at the following locations: Pleasant Valley Elementary School in the Physical Support program and Two students at Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary school in the Life Skills Support and Autistic Support programs








CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students at the Stroudsburg Area School District

The total amount of the contract is based on the number of hours requested per service, per student, at $33.46 per hour



CIU20 will partner with Stroudsburg Area School District in a consortium for a web-based Unique Learning System curriculum program



G.67 Wilson Area School District

CIU20 will provide small group Job Coaching services for a student in the Wilson Area School District, including transportation from home to the training site and from the training site to home




CIU20 will provide and bill directly for Educational Audiology Services, Itinerant Hearing and Vision Support, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Orientation and Mobility

The total amount of the contract is based on the number of hours



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Services, Psychological Services and Speech and Language Support

requested per service, per student, as attached


CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested for students in the Wilson Area School District


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

G.70 Greater Valley YMCA – Forks Elementary Center

CIU20 will provide professional development services (one day event) which will build upon the previous book student: “Young Investigators: The Project Approach in the Early Years”


February 15, 2016

G.71 Greater Valley YMCA – Forks Elementary Center

CIU20 will provide professional development services (series) which will build upon the previous book student: “Young Investigators: The Project Approach in the Early Years”


August 21, 2015 – May 12, 2016

ADDENDUM – ADD

Attachment


G.72 East Penn School District

CIU20 will provide Therapeutic Aggression Control Techniques (TACT 2) for staff member Jeremy Silimperi from the Easton Penn School District


June 9, 2015

Justification for lateness: East Penn School District notified Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 48 hours before the training was being conducted


CIU20 will provide Educational Audiology Assessment and Consultative Services

Amount will be based on the total number of hours requested for service per student, at $267.08

2015 – 2016 School year


CIU20 will provide Saucon Valley School District with Schoology, a digital learning environment that promotes learning, communication, and collaboration inside and outside the classroom


July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

H. SUBSTITUTE LISTSIt is recommended the Board approve placement of the following individuals on the Substitute Lists indicated as per the effective dates as noted:

1. Substitute Teachers

Turner, Tami June 3, 2015

2. Substitute Associate TeachersNone at this time

3. Substitute TransportationNone at this time

4. Substitute Mental Health Treatment SpecialistsNone at this time


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ADDENDUM – ADD

1. Substitute TeacherNone at this time

2. Substitute Associate TeacherNone at this time

3. Substitute TransportationNone at this time

4. Substitute Mental Health Treatment SpecialistNone at this time

5. Substitute Mobile Therapist – Outpatient ProgramNone at this time

I. PROVIDER 50 LISTSIt is recommended the following individuals be placed on the Provider 50 List in the areas and on the effective dates listed:

a. Behavior Specialist/Consultant – Master’s None at this time

b. Mobile Therapist None at this timec. Therapeutic Staff Support

Menjivar, Jeannette June 5, 2015Schmauder, Jessica June 3, 2015Vagie, Kimberly June 5, 2015

d. Therapeutic Staff Support AideNone at this time

ADDENDUM ADD – None at this time

J. MOBILE THERAPIST - OUTPATIENT PROGRAMIt 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 – Ms. Colton asked why, under 14.B, we no longer listed the reason for the resignation. Dr. Brenna explained that a lot of districts no longer list them, so we stopped. Dr. Brenna offered that we could begin listing them again if the Board would prefer. It was decided that beginning in August, the reason for a resignation would appear on the Board Agenda.

Dr. Brennan noted that it’s been a wonderful year working with the Board, and that she was looking forward to a great 2015-2016 School Year. She reminded them that there is no meeting in July.

She also informed everyone that the new exit from Route 33 will be opening any day, so Board members would be able to take advantage of the Tatamy Exit when traveling to the next meeting.


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Mr. Baird wanted it noted that Addendum item 13.24 was driven by the Board and that hopefully these changes will allow Dr. Brennan to focus on the responsibilities of her position.

Ms. Baxter asked about the Summer Administrative Workshop. Dr. Brennan and Mr. Kalinoski shared that it was to be held at the Hotel Bethlehem on July 30, 2015.

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 8:27 p.m. on motion by Ms. Featherman, seconded by Ms. Price.

The next meeting of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2015, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted, Michelle L. Koch, Secretary to the Board


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