April 24, 2013 - Colonial Intermediate Unit 20

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COLONIAL INTERMEDIATE UNIT 20
MINUTES OF MEETING
April 24, 2013
The April meeting of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of School Directors was held on
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA. President
Erdo called the meeting to order at 8:03 PM.
Members Present:
Jane Erdo, Northampton (President)
Susan Baxter, Saucon Valley (Vice-President)
Pamela Colton, Bangor
Irene Follweiler, Bethlehem
Robert Moskaitis, Easton
Kenneth Butz, Nazareth
Ethan Habrial, Pen Argyl
Thomas Murphy, Pleasant Valley
Dorothy Sirolly, Pocono Mountain
Cindy Nester, Wilson
Members Absent:
Pam Lutfy, Delaware Valley
Eileen Featherman, East Stroudsburg
Laurie Woods, Stroudsburg
Also Present:
Dr. Charlene M. Brennan, Executive Director
Dr. Mary Beth Bianco, Assistant Executive Director
Mr. Hans Baltzersen, Board Treasurer/Business Manager
Mrs. Dawn M. Hales, Secretary to the Board
Dr. Thomas Baileys, Director of Technology Services
Dr. Janice Cunningham, Director of Resolve Behavioral Health Services
Mrs. Kathy Emeigh, Director of Curriculum Services
Mr. Christopher Wolfel, Director of Special Education
John E. Freund, III, Esq., Solicitor
4. APPROVAL – Minutes of Meeting – March 27, 2013
On motion by Mrs. Follweiler, seconded by Mr. Murphy, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the
Board approved the Minutes of the March 27, 2013 meeting as presented.
5. APPROVAL – Report of the Treasurer & Request for Approval of Bills – March 2013
On motion by Mr. Butz, seconded by Mrs. Colton, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Report
of the Treasurer for the month of March 2013 was approved and bills ordered paid.
6. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Erdo announced that an Executive Session was held prior to the meeting to discuss legal and
personnel items. Present were: Jane Erdo, Susan Baxter, Pamela Colton, Irene Follweiler, Robert
Moskaitis, Kenneth Butz, Ethan Habrial, Thomas Murphy, Dorothy Sirolly, Cindy Nester, Dr. Brennan, Dr.
Bianco, Mr. Baltzersen, and Atty. Freund.
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7. COMMUNICATIONS
a. PA CASSP (Child and Adolescent Service System Program) Newsletter –
Article by Dr. Janice Cunningham. ATTACHMENT 7.a
Dr. Cunningham was approached to write this article.
Tomorrow, Dr. Brennan, Dr. Cunningham and other staff members of the Resolve department will
be presenting testimony in Harrisburg before the House Education Committee on bullying
prevention.
8. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS – Nan Faust, Associate Teacher, representing ESPA.
9. COMMENTS BY VISITORS (Agenda Items) – None at this time
10. REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
10.1 2013-2014 Summarized Budgets for review:
• Colonial Academy – $7,832,817 ATTACHMENT 10.1.a
• Resolve Emotional Support - $3,296,365 ATTACHMENT 10.1.b
• Special Education – $24,887,172 ATTACHMENT 10.1.c
• Special Services Partial Hospitalization – $8,660,796 ATTACHMENT 10.1.d
• Transportation – $5,779,805 ATTACHMENT 10.1.e
Dr. Brennan prepared a budget presentation for this evening, but due to time restraints, it will be
shown next month. The five budgets provided for review are the largest and represent $50 million of
the total $85 million in budgets that will be presented in May for approval. Budget details were
printed for the board members and placed at their seats. If anyone needs clarification, please
contact Dr. Brennan or Mr. Baltzersen.
10.2 Summary of Approval – CIU20 General Operating Budget 2013-2014 – ATTACHMENT 10.2
Miscellaneous:
• The Twenty was distributed for the month of April
• A list of the STAR Award winners was provided.
• The 2013-2014 GOB passed with zero “no” votes. The GOB Summary is on the Addendum.
11. OLD BUSINESS –
• All Ethics Statements have been collected and are on file.
• A Legislative Breakfast was recently held at the IU for Region 8. A total of 5 Legislators were
in attendance or represented through an aide.
• Reminder: EIE/Merit Scholars Banquet will be held on May 2 at 5 PM.
• The IU 20 Prom will be held on May 10.
• The Special Olympics Recognition Banquet will be held on June 2.
On motion by Mrs. Follweiler and seconded by Mrs. Colton and unanimously passed by voice vote (with
the exception of one “no” vote on Item 12.7), the Board approved the following Action Items as
presented with any additions and/or corrections noted:
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12. ACTION ITEMS
1. Appointment of Nominating Committee
It is recommended the Board appoint a Nominating Committee to present a Slate of Officers for
President and Vice-President of the CIU 20 Board to serve one year, beginning July 1, 2013 through
June 30, 2014. The committee shall provide a report to the Board at the May 22, 2013 meeting.
Mr. Butz and Mrs. Colton will serve as the Nominating Committee
2. Approval – New Class / Positions
It is recommended the Board approve the following new class / positions:
a. Associate Teacher (1:1) effective March 7, 2013 and will continue until student moves or no longer
needs service. The Pocono Mountain School District has requested the intermediate unit provide an
Associate Teacher to meet an individual student’s IEP needs. Emotional Support – Pleasant Valley
Intermediate School, PVSD. Budget Amendment is attached. ATTACHMENT 12.2.a
b. Associate Teacher (1:1) effective March 11, 2013 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. Life Skills Support – CIU 20 Office,
following Wilson Area School District calendar. Budget Amendment is attached. ATTACHMENT 12.2.b
c. Associate Teacher (1:1) effective March 13, 2013 and will continue until student moves or no longer
needs service. The Pocono Mountain School District has requested the intermediate unit provide an
Associate Teacher to meet the needs of an individual student. Physical Support – Pleasant Valley
Elementary School, PVSD. Budget Amendment is attached. ATTACHMENT 12.2.c
d. Mental Health Worker (1:1) effective March 11, 2013 and will continue until student moves or no
longer needs service. The East Stroudsburg Area School District has requested the intermediate unit
provide a Mental Health Worker to meet the needs of an individual student. Emotional Support –
Colonial Academy, following the Pen Argyl Area School District calendar. Budget Amendment is
attached. ATTACHMENT 12.2.d
e. Summer Work Force Laborers (2 Positions) effective May 28, 2013 – August 16, 2013. Not to exceed
40 hours per week and a total of 425 hours for this time period. These positions are necessary to
assist the Maintenance Department with extra summer duties.
Summer Work Staff will be paid the minimum hourly wage.
f. (2) Classrooms, each comprising of: (1) Teacher; (1) Associate Teacher; (.5) Mental Health Worker,
effective 2013-2014 school year. The Northampton Area School District has requested the
intermediate unit open two new Emotional Support classrooms. Emotional Support - Moore
Elementary School, Northampton Area SD. Budget Amendment is not required.
g. Associate Teacher (1:1) effective March 25, 2013 and will continue until student moves or no longer
needs service. The East Stroudsburg Area School District has requested the intermediate unit provide
an Associate Teacher to meet an individual student’s needs. Emotional Support – J.M. Hill Elementary
School, ESASD. Budget. Amendment is attached. ATTACHMENT 12.2.g
3. Board Acknowledgement – Completion of Induction
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It is recommended the Board acknowledge the following individuals who have completed the CIU 20
Induction Program (PA Code, Title 22, Chapter 49.16), during the 2012-2013 school year:
Amanda Clauser April 11, 2013 Katie Dalrymple April 11, 2013
Michell Ressler April 11, 2013 Ashley Madea April 11, 2013
4. Board Authorization - Solicitation of Bids
It is recommended the Board approve the CIU 20 Transportation Department to solicit bids for 8 new
school buses. They will consist of (1) 39 passenger wheel chair bus and (7) 27 passenger wheel chair
buses.
Mrs. Follweiler asked Dr. Bianco could provide some feedback regarding Zonar. BASD recently approved
the purchase of the Zonar System for their fleet management. Dr. Bianco said there’s a lot of data and
will try to pull a financial report together.
ADDENDUM – ADD
5. Board Action – Grievance Number 2013-04
It is recommended the Board review and Approve or Deny EA Grievance Number: 2013-04
6. Approval – New Class / Positions
It is recommended the Board approve the following new class / positions:
ACCESS Billing (Cluster 2H, 10-month position, salary pro-rated) effective March 28, 2013. The
Pocono Mountain School District has requested the intermediate unit provide a position to handle
their Access billing. Pocono Mountain SD. Budget Amendment is attached. ATTACHMENT 12.6
7. Approval – LEA Policies and Procedures
It is recommended the Board approve the LEA Policies and Procedures that are consistent with the
Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Policies and Procedures established under §§-300.101 – 300.163
and §§300.165 – 300.174. ATTACHMENT 12.7
Mr. Wolfel briefly explained the LEA Policies and Procedures. The actual language is given by the State.
Mr. Habrial voted “no.” He did not have sufficient time to review the item.
13. PERSONNEL
On motion by Mrs. Follweiler and seconded by Mr. Habrial, and unanimously passed by voice vote (with
the exception two “no” votes from Mrs. Nester and Mrs. Colton on 13.E.87), the Board approved the
following Personnel Items as presented with any additions and/or corrections noted.
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
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B. RESIGNATIONS
It is recommended the Board accept the following Resignations:
NAME POSITION REASON EFFECTIVE DATE
1 Sandra Binczak Supervisor of Special
Retirement August 8, 2013
Education
2 Marcia Bruno Secretary Retirement July 29, 2013
3 Patricia Hughes Associate Teacher Family or domestic reasons April 5, 2013
4 Christine Kopec Physical Therapist Retirement June 30, 2013
Koppinger
5 Dominic Nigito Associate Teacher Mental No reason given March 26, 2013
Health Worker
6 Rita Weller Associate Teacher Retirement June 30, 2013
ADDENDUM – ADD 7 THROUGH 9
7 Karen Hui Substitute Retirement January 15, 2013
8 Sylvia Myers Associate Teacher Retirement June 7, 2013
9 Nick Strebig Associate Teacher Moving to new IU 20 position
as MHW
April 19, 2013
C. JOB STATUS CHANGES
It is recommended the Board accept the following Job Status Changes:
Name Assignment Salary Effective
1 Austin Cramer From Associate Teacher (1:1) to
Remains the same April 15, 2013
Classroom Associate Teacher (PHP,
Farmersville Elementary, BASD)
2 Kristopher
Koberlein
From Program Specialist to Supervisor
of Special Education (ES and Alt. Ed.,
CIU 20 Office)
$83,294 (Level III) June 1, 2013
3 Sharon Oltmanns From Van Driver/Monitor to Bus
Driver/Van Driver/Monitor
(Transportation, locations as assigned)
4 Vicky Williams From Monitor to Van Driver/Monitor
(Transportation, locations as assigned)
ADDENDUM – ADD 5
5 Megan Trinchere From Long-term Substitute to Full-time
TPE Teacher (ES, Paxinosa Elementary,
Easton Area SD)
$14.17/$12.74/$11.30
per hour (Cluster 8)
$12.74/$11.30 per hour
(Cluster 8)
April 5, 2013
April 5, 2013
$49,827 (Step 1 – B24) April 22, 2013
D. Appointments
It is recommended the Board approve the following Appointments:
Name Assignment Salary Effective
1 Kevin Iobst Full-time Associate Teacher (1:1)
(PS, Pleasant Valley Elementary,
PVSD)
2 Caroline Kozak Full-time Associate Teacher (PS,
Paxinosa Elementary, EASD; for
$17,615 (Step 1 –
HS48/AS)
$20,115 (Step 1 –
BS/BA)
April 8, 2013 (PRC) and
will continue until student
moves or no longer needs
service
April 8, 2013
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2013-14: East Stroudsburg HS,
ESASD)
3 Adrienne Langen Full-time Secretary (Resolve,
Colonial Academy)
4 Cynthia Padilla Long-term Substitute Associate
Teacher (Alt. Ed., Northampton
County Juvenile Detention Center,
Easton)
5 Tamara Utess Full-time Associate Teacher (1:1)
(LSS, Colonial IU 20 Main Office,
following Wilson Area SD
calendar)
6 Jennifer Whittaker Guaranteed Daily Substitute Bus
Driver/Van Driver/Monitor
(Transportation, locations as
assigned)
7 Melonie Young Monitor (Transportation, locations
as assigned)
8 Pamela Youngkin Full-time PE Teacher (Adapted
Physical Education, Northampton
and Monroe Counties as
assigned)
ADDENDUM – ADD 9 THROUGH 13
9 Grace Huang Full-time Associate Teacher (1:1)
(AS, Nazareth Intermediate,
Nazareth Area SD)
10 Ann Marie Kuhs Full-time Associate Teacher (1:1)
(AS, Shawnee Elementary, Easton
Area SD)
11 Amy Phillips Full-time PIMS/Child Accounting
and Data Entry (Special Education,
CIU 20 Office)
12 Carly Staples Full-time Mental Health Worker
(1:1) (ES, Colonial Academy,
following Pen Argyl Area SD
calendar)
13 Nick Strebig Full-time Mental Health Worker
(ES, Paxinosa Elementary, Easton
Area SD)
$28,921 (Step 1 –
Cluster 2C)
$20,115 (Step 1 –
BS/BA)
$17,615 (Step 1 –
HS48/AS)
$14.17/$12.74/$11.30
per hour
April 11, 2013 (PRC)
April 11, 2013
$11.30 per hour April 2, 2013
2013-2014 (Step 1 –
M/MEQ) (2012-2013
salary: $50,892)
$20,115 (Step 1 –
BS/BA)
$20,115 (Step 1 –
BS/BA)
April 3, 2013 and will
continue until student
moves or no longer needs
service
April 8, 2013
August 14, 2013
April 8, 2013 and will
continue until student
moves or no longer needs
service
May 6, 2013 and will
continue until student
moves or no longer needs
service
$34,495 (Cluster 2H) April 29, 2013 (PRC)
$25,873 (Step 1 –
BS/BA)
$25,357 (Step 1 -
BS/BA)
April 18, 2013 and will
continue until student
moves or no longer needs
service
April 22, 2013
E. Supplemental Agreements to Current Positions
It is recommended the Board approve the following Supplemental Agreements with current
employees:
NAME RATE SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATES
1 Susan McCollian
(Teacher)
Contractual
Homebound Rate,
plus mileage. Not to
To provide homebound instruction for
an Easton Area SD student
April 8, 2013 – May
8, 2013
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2 Brian Hendershot
(Teacher)
3 John Heaney (Teacher)
4 Danielle Mort (Teacher)
5 Jacquelyn Arnfeldt
(Teacher)
6 Danielle Stem (Teacher)
7 Amie Tracey (Teacher)
8 Ann Ott (Teacher)
9 Stacey Curcio (Teacher)
10 Richard Kerzner
(Teacher)
11 John Nemetch (Teacher)
12 Declan Thompson
(Teacher)
13 Kristine Steele (Teacher)
exceed 30 days at
5 hours per week
Contractual
Curriculum Rate.
Not to exceed 20
hours
14
15
16
17
Sara Ravier (OTR)
Natalie Phillips (COTA)
Chris Roth (COTA)
Betty Oertner (OTR)
Contractual hourly
rate, plus mileage.
Not to exceed 100
hours
18 Lisa Asay (COTA)
19 Kelly Riess (COTA Contractual hourly
rate, plus mileage.
Not to exceed 90
hours
20 Carolyn Kloiber (OTR) Contractual hourly
rate, plus mileage.
Not to exceed 60
hours
21 Connie Granda (PT) Contractual daily
22 Jen Waldron (PTA) rate, plus mileage.
Not to exceed 15
days
To develop curriculum July 2, 2013 –
August 10, 2013
To provide Occupational Therapy
services in the ESY Program, as
specified in student’s IEPs
To provide Physical Therapy services in
the ESY Program, as specified in
student’s IEPs
June 27, 2013 –
August 9, 2013
June 27, 2013 –
August 9, 2013
The following staff to receive their contractual hourly rate (unless noted otherwise), 7 hours per day for 11 program
days (not to exceed 77 hours) to provide services during the Summer Partial Hospitalization Program. Effective June
25, 2013 – July 18, 2013:
Name Current Position Summer PHP Position Hourly Rate (if
different from
current position)
23 Kressly, Jaime MHTS MHTS
24 Plotsko, Laurie MHTS MHTS
25 Mills, Dennis MHTS MHTS
26 Straub, Christina MHTS MHTS
27 Blazick, Joseph Teacher MHTS $36.29
28 Fuller, Andrea Nurse Nurse
29 Glick, Timothy Art Teacher Art Teacher
30 Bush, Kimberly MHW MHW
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31 Buskirk, Julie MHW MHW
32 Carangelo, Virginia MHW MHW
33 Carty, Melanie T/AT Sub MHW $17.98
34 Corcoran, Colleen MHW MHW
35 Dickey, Alyssa MHW MHW
36 Fisher, Matthew MHW MHW
37 Foust, Reik MHW MHW
38 Gonzalez, Billie Jo MHW MHW
39 Huggan, Victoria Teacher MHW $21.46
40 Kester, Heather Truancy Intervention MHW $18.08
41 Kohm, Joseph MHW MHW
42 MacDonald, Heather Teacher MHW $19.55
43 Mattina, Yvette Associate Teacher MHW $18.08
44 McGaughran, Kristen MHW MHW
45 Ohl, Roberta MHW MHW
46 Ott, Joseph Teacher MHW $19.55
47 Seremula, Mark MHW MHW
48 Shaneberger, Steve Truancy Intervention MHW $18.08
49 Torok, Rachel MHW MHW
50 Witt, Greg MHW MHW
51 Casciano, Toni Associate Teacher AT
52 Heller, Melinda Associate Teacher AT
53 HIldabrant, Jordan Associate Teacher AT
54 Ruscigno, Marlene Associate Teacher AT
55 Woods, Deborah Associate Teacher AT
The following staff to receive their contractual daily rate (unless specified otherwise), not to exceed 8 days, to work
during the Extended School Year Program, effective June 27, 2013 through July 25, 2013:
Name Current Position ESY Position: Daily Rate (if
different from
current position)
56 Baur, Richard Teacher Teacher
57 Cuevas, Tim Teacher Teacher
58 Frantz, Emily Sub Teacher $259.38
59 Gardner, Emma Associate Teacher Teacher $259.38
60 Gerencher, Sandra Teacher Teacher
61 Gething, Peggy Teacher Teacher
62 Hans, Roberta Teacher Teacher
63 Hartman, Ariel Associate Teacher Teacher $259.38
64 Hill, Teryn Associate Teacher Teacher $270.70
65 Howes, Courtney Teacher Teacher
66 Huang, Grace Sub Teacher $270.70
67 Iobst, Marleen Associate Teacher Teacher $266.45
68 Jones-Sherman, Kyle Teacher Teacher
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69 Kallinteris-Casagrande,
$270.70
Chrisoula Sub Teacher
70 Laponuke, Shaelynn Associate Teacher Teacher $260.76
71 Marcheskie, AnnMarie Teacher Teacher
72 McDonnell, Erica Teacher Teacher
73 Meixell-Neith, Rose Teacher Teacher
74 Merida, Jamie Teacher Teacher
75 Messa, Brigid Teacher Teacher
76 Moscaritolo, Linda Teacher Teacher
77 Orcutt, Michelle Teacher Teacher
78 Owens, Melissa Teacher Teacher
79 Palmeter, Bethany Teacher Teacher
80 Poplawski, Lauren Associate Teacher Teacher $248.74
81 Ritter, Margaret Teacher Teacher
82 Ross, Lori Ann Sub Teacher $270.70
83 Schuler, Carley Teacher Teacher
84 Shanley, Bridget Teacher Teacher
85
Siegfried, Samantha
Sub Associate
Teacher Teacher $248.74
86 Smith, Sara Teacher Teacher
87 Speer, Kelsey MHW Teacher $259.38
88 Staples, Carly Sub Teacher $259.38
89 Steele, Kristine Teacher Teacher
90 Whitehead, Dani Jo Teacher Teacher
91 Wilson, Karen Sub Teacher $259.38
92 Liberto, Angela Teacher Facilitator
93 Oertner, Betty OTR Facilitator
94 Agretto, Jr., Richard Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
95 Agzigian¸ Rachel Teacher Associate Teacher $107.57
96 Al-Alfi, Nu’ha Sub Teacher Associate Teacher $106.99
97 Boyle, Donna Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
98 Cabreja, Crisangel Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
99 Carl, Jessica Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
100 Carl-Snyder, Logan Sub Associate Teacher $107.57
101 Carter, Yvonne MHW Associate Teacher $115.58
102 Carlini, Jessica Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
103 Chalmers, Delores Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
104 Cramer, Austin Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
105 Davis, Mark Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
106 DeLuca, Mindy Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
107 Dolan, Erin Sub Associate Teacher $94.20
108 Dorshimer, Daria Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
109 Faasuamalie, Pam Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
110 Felloni, Michele Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
111 Giovannini, Matthew Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
112 Gower, Debra Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
113 Greco, Rosemary Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
114 Hahn, Carol Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
115 Hawes, Daniel Associate Teacher Associate Teacher $106.99
116 Hu, (Susan) Chao Qun Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
117 Kane,Michael MHW Associate Teacher $106.99
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118 Keenhold, Rosalie Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
119 Kelliher, MaryAnn Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
120 Klingle, Katie Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
121 Kocher, Amy Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
122 LaDuca, Rebecca Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
123 Lozowski, Christine Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
124 Luna, Suzanne Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
125 Markowski, Darlene Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
126 Martinez, Iliza Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
127 McCammon, Sandra Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
128 McGrail, Megan Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
129 McKeon, Michelle Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
130 Niedermeyer, Diane Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
131 Ozbeck, Jennifer Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
132 Pembleton, Glen Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
133 Polinski, Thomas Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
134 Potts, Dorothy Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
135 Reppert, Nina Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
136 Roseti, Mathew Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
137 Sabia, Lynne Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
138 Sadler, Robert Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
139 Sadler, Sheri Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
140 Scavello, Christine Sub Teacher $270.70
141 Schaller, Melinda Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
142 Schuler, Beth MHW Associate Teacher $112.91
143 Schwartz, Jan Marie Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
144 Seas, Melissa Associate Teacher Associate Teacher $107.57 $106.99
145 Seery, Adam Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
146 Serfass, Martha Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
147
Sub Guaranteed Associate Teacher
Skaflestad, Sharon
Daily Sub
$106.99
148 Smith, Deborah Sub Associate Teacher $106.99
149 Smith, Sylvanna Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
150 Stefanelli, Joann Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
151 Straka, Alecia Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
152 Strebig, Nicholas Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
153 Tonnies, Jill Associate Teacher Associate Teacher
154 Vasquez, Deborah Transition Coach Associate Teacher $135.35
155
NAME RATE SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATES
155 Janine Page (Teacher) Contractual
Homebound Rate.
Not to exceed 20
hours
156
Candy Wingate
(Teacher)
ADDENDUM - ADD 157
Contractual
Homebound Rate.
Not to exceed 12
hours
To provide ESY homebound instruction
for a Bethlehem Area SD student
To provide ESY homebound instruction
for a Bethlehem Area SD student
June 27, 2013 –
July 25, 2013
June 27, 2013 –
July 25, 2013
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157 Michael Stambaugh
(Teacher)
$25/hour. Not to
exceed $500
To provide Driver Education July 1, 2012 –
June 30, 2013
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
DATES
F.1 Agolino Educational
Services, Inc.
Will conduct three-credit online Continuing
Professional Education Courses:
a. An In-Depth Analysis of How Children Learn
b. Assertive Discipline Techniques for the
Classroom
c. Civics for Educators
d. Classroom Management Strategies that Work
e. Creativity in Content Area Teaching
f. Dealing with Students that Need Emotional
Supports
g. Differentiated Instruction: Reaching & Teaching
Learners
h. Effective Strategies for Transitioning Students
i. Instructional Strategies for Meeting the Needs of
Learners
j. Introduction to Students with Special Needs
k. Managing Challenging Behaviors in the
Classroom
l. Pennsylvania History: An Educator’s Guide
m. Scoring Guides as an Assessment Tool
n. The Civil War and Reconstruction: An Educator’s
Guide
o. The American Revolution: An Educator’s Guide
p. Theories for Innovatively Reaching ALL Learning
Styles
q. Understanding and Managing ADHD in the
Classroom
r. Using Graphic Organizers to Promote Active
Learning
F.2 Kimberly Borden Will conduct a three-credit continuing
professional education online course,
“Information Literacy Standards for 21 st
Century Learners”.
F.3 The Danielson
Group, LLC
Will provide a one-day workshop, “Designing
a Successful Teacher Evaluation System”.
F.4 Michelle Davis Will conduct a three-credit continuing
professional education online course,
“Standards Aligned System: A Course for
Educators”.
$200/person, for
up to 30
participants per
course; not to
exceed $6,000 per
course. Total
contract shall not
exceed $108,000
$200/person, for
up to 30
participants. Not to
exceed $6,000
Not to exceed
$2,500
$200/person, for
up to 30
participants. Not to
exceed $6,000
June 1, 2013 –
August 13, 2013
June 19, 2013 –
July 17, 2013
June 6, 2013
June 24, 2013 –
August 31, 2013
F.5 Amanda Dennis Will conduct a three-credit continuing
professional education course, “Integrating
Technology in K-5 Classrooms”. This is a
Hybrid Course which will take place online
$200/person, for
up to 30
participants. Not to
exceed $6,000
June 24, 2013 –
August 31, 2013
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F.6 East Stroudsburg
University
and in the classroom.
Will provide space for staff development for
professional employees and support staff of
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20.
F.7 John McElwee Will participate in a case conference
regarding the student involved in the 45-day
Diagnostic Program run by the Resolve
Behavioral Health Services at the request of
the Bethlehem Area SD. This case
conference is critical in developing
recommendations, interventions and a
treatment plan.
F.8 Northampton
County Fire School
Will train the staff at the Colonial Academy
on fire safety and evacuation procedures.
F.9 Amy Pidgeon Will provide occupational therapy/social
skills services to students in the Extended
School Year Program.
F.10 David Reagan Will conduct a three-credit continuing
professional education course, “Common
Core: Using Book Clubs to Amp Up Text
Citing”.
F.11 Rx Home Care, Inc. Will provide an RN or LPN in absence of the
full time nurse at the Colonial Academy.
F.12 Therapy Source,
Inc.
Will provide Occupational Therapy Services
to school aged students in the Delaware
Valley School District during the Extended
School Year Program.
F.13 Rick Weaver Will provide assessment and revision of the
evacuation procedure for students and staff
at the Colonial Academy.
F.14 Dana Flynn Will provide mandated school based Speech
and Language support services for the CIU
20 Extended School Year Program.
F.15 SBP Consulting, Inc.
Dr. Steve Parese
Will provide certification to Mr. Christopher
Wolfel for Therapeutic Aggression Control
Techniques (TACT2) and Therapeutic
Behavior Management for Schools (TBM). Mr.
Wolfel will become certified as a Master
Trainer and will be able to provide the crisis
intervention training programs to our
member districts.
F.16 Erica Szwast Will provide physical therapy services to
students in the Extended School Year
Program.
F.17 Laura Wagner Will provide mandated school based Speech
and Language support services for the CIU
20 Extended School Year Program.
ADDENDUM – ADD 18 THROUGH 20
Not to exceed
$2,800
$125/hour, for 2
hours. Not to
exceed $250
$500/day, for 2
days. Not to
exceed $1,000
$33/hour, for 100
hours. Not to
exceed $3,300
$200/person, for
up to 30
participants. Not to
exceed $6,000.
$39/hour with less
than a 24 hour
notice, $35/hour
with more than a
24 hour notice. Not
to exceed $1,872
$49/hour, for 50
hours. Not to
exceed $2,450
$55/hour, for 27
hours. Not to
exceed $1,485
$40.14/hour, for
57 hours. Not to
exceed $2,287.98
TACT2 Training
Center fee is $750
and the TACT2
Master Trainer fee
is $208. Not to
exceed $958.
$58/hour, for 105
hours. Not to
exceed $6,090
$272.15/day, for
7.5 days. Not to
exceed $2,041.13
August 15, 2013 –
August 23, 2013
April 25, 2013 –
May 10, 2013
May 17, 2013 –
August 19, 2013
June 27, 2013 –
July 25, 2013
June 17, 2013 –
June 21, 2013
Duration of the
2013-2014 school
year
June 27, 2013 –
July 25, 2013
April 25, 2013 –
May 30, 2013
June 27, 2013 –
July 25, 2013
August 5, 2013 –
August 8, 2013
June 27, 2013 –
July 25, 2013
June 27, 2013 –
July 25, 2013
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F.18 CPE Associates Will conduct three-credit online Continuing
Professional Education Courses:
a. The Teacher’s Toolbox: What Really Happened -
1492-1877
b. The Teacher’s Toolbox: What Really Happened -
1877-Present
c. The Teacher’s Toolbox: What Really Happened –
The Holocaust
d. The Teacher’s Toolbox: The 21 st Century
Educator
e. The Teacher’s Toolbox: How to Moodle
f. The Teacher’s Toolbox: How to Identify and
Combat Bullying
g. The Teacher’s Toolbox: Building Self Esteem in
the Classroom
$200/person, for
up to 30
participants per
course; not to
exceed $6,000 per
course. This
contract shall not
exceed $42,000
June 25, 2013 –
August 23, 2013
F.19 PenTeleData Will provide internet services to the Colonial
Learning Center building for the Early
Intervention Program
F.20 Rx Home Care,
Incorporated
$1,133/month, for
13 months and a
non-recurring fee
of $120. This
contract shall not
exceed $14,849
June 1, 2013 –
June 30, 2014
Amendment: to provide an RN or LPN in the absence of the full time nurse at the
Colonial Academy, originally approved on June 27, 2012 is amended as follows: Amend
the contract to include an additional $936. This contract shall not exceed $2,106
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
DATES
G.1 Bethlehem Area SD CIU 20 will provide homebound instruction for
two students during the ESY program who
attend the BASD.
$44/hour, for 32
hours. Not to
exceed $1,408,
plus mileage
June 27, 2013 –
July 25, 2013
G.2 Easton Area SD Amendment: to administrate instructional services in accordance with the Title I program
at nonpublic schools, originally approved September 26, 2012 is amended as follows:
Amend the contract increasing the shall not exceed amount from $9,045.11 to $9,056.05.
G.3 Easton Area SD CIU 20 will provide homebound instruction for
a student who attends the Easton Area SD.
ADDENDUM – ADD 4
G.4 Pocono Mountain
SD
$44/hour, for 25
hours. Not to
exceed $1,100,
plus mileage
April 8, 2013 – May
10, 2013
Justification for Lateness: Request was made for services to begin immediately, after the March
board meeting and prior to the April board meeting.
CIU20 will provide an Alternative,
Augmentative Communication (AAC) Process
for a non-verbal student who attends Pocono
Mountain SD
Not to exceed
$650
April 17, 2013 –
June 30, 2013
Justification for Lateness: Request from district was made on April 12, 2013 for an AAC evaluation
for a student attending Tobyhanna Elementary Center.
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H. SUBSTITUTE LISTS
It 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
Suzanne Borovies April 9, 2013 Marcia Prince-Cuffe April 10, 2013
Tammy Fuller April 2, 2013 Tonya Schantz April 15, 2013
Lelieth Graham April 15, 2013 Joann Caldara April 15, 2013
Evismenia Bennett April 15, 2013
2. Substitute Associate Teachers
Suzanne Borovies April 9, 2013 Marcia Prince-Cuffe April 10, 2013
Evismenia Bennett April 5, 2013 Joann Caldara April 4, 2013
Tonya Schantz April 15, 2013
3. Substitute Transportation
None at this time
I. PROVIDER 50 LISTS
It is recommended the following individuals be placed on the Provider 50 Lists 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 time
c. Therapeutic Staff Support
Sheri Sadler – April 9, 2013
d. Therapeutic Staff Support Aide
None at this time
15. NEW BUSINESS –
• None at this time.
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 8:32 p.m. on motion by
Dr. Moskaitis seconded by Mr. Butz.
The next meeting of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22,
2013, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dawn M. Hales, Secretary to the Board
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
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