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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BCIU BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1339
The regular meeting of the Berks County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors was held on
Thursday, January 15, 2015, in the Berks County Intermediate Unit Main Office Building, 1111
Commons Boulevard, Reading, Pennsylvania.
President Timothy Heffner called the meeting to order at 8:41 p.m. Following the pledge of
allegiance, Jan Krotee, recording secretary, called the roll. Attendance was as follows:
Intermediate Unit Board: Bernardo Carbajal; Elizabeth Huhn; Gary McEwen; Robert H.
Quinter, Jr.; David Rathgeb; Carol C. Reid; Ralph C. Richard; Anne
P. Seltzer; Brian Specht; Paul D. Stengle; Ann Strause; James
Ulrich; Carl H. Ziegler; and Timothy M. Heffner
Absent: David Christensen; Evelyn F. Fox; Kristin Kerchner; Vicki L.
Seidel
Intermediate Unit: Dr. Jill M. Hackman; Carl Blessing; Dr. Cindy Mierzejewski;
Bill Miller; Rob Rosenberry; Cheri Woyurka; and Jan Krotee
Solicitor: John M. Stott, Esquire
Guest: Jason Bottiglieri; Jim Mancuso; and Daniel Richards
Press: Kevin Stairiker, Reading Eagle
Following the pledge of allegiance and roll call, President Heffner noted
there was an executive session prior to the meeting. He also announced that
there was an Addendum to the Agenda under XII. E. 1., Other Matters for
Consideration / Administration.
Announcements
& Agenda Update
President Heffner asked if anyone present would like to address the Board.
No one desired to speak.
Persons Desiring to Be
Heard
A motion was made by Quinter, seconded by Seltzer, to acknowledge receipt of
bids / proposals through the Berks County Joint Purchasing Board as follows:
a. Food Service Paper Products on November 18, 2014, at 11:10 a.m.
b. Copy paper on December 9, 2014, at 11:00 a.m.
Receipt of Bids / Proposals
for Food Service Paper
Products and Copy Paper
—Item I. C. 1.
Motion carried. Voice Vote
A motion was made by Huhn, seconded by Carbajal, to approve the minutes of
the meeting of Thursday, November 20, 2014.
Approval of Minutes
—Item II.
Motion carried. Voice Vote
II.
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BCIU BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1340
A motion was made by McEwen, seconded by Ziegler, to ratify/approve payment of
bills.
IU Bills—Item III. (Detailed list of bills available
for review.)
SOURCE PAGE AMOUNT
November 2014 Ratifications 1-61 $3,168,630.93
December 2014 Ratifications 1-96 $6,664,994.21
January 2015 Ratifications 1-03 $54,414.87
January 2015 Approvals 1-13 $284,526.50
TOTAL $10,172,566.51
Yeas: Carbajal, Huhn, McEwen, Quinter, Rathgeb, Reid, Richard, Seltzer, Specht, Stengle, Strause,
Ulrich, Ziegler, Heffner.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote
A motion was made by Seltzer, seconded by Ulrich, to accept the Head Start
Financial Statement, Non-Federal Share Report, and Credit Card Purchases Report,
as presented.
Head Start Financial
Reports—Item IV.
Yeas: Carbajal, Huhn, McEwen, Quinter, Rathgeb, Reid, Richard, Seltzer, Specht, Stengle,
Strause, Ulrich, Ziegler, Heffner.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote
A motion was made by Ziegler, seconded by Quinter, to accept the Combined
Financial Report, as follows:
Combined Financial
Reports—Item V.
NOVEMBER 2014
CASH
BEGINNING BALANCE - NOVEMBER 1, 2014 $635,972.95
RECEIPTS
REVENUE RECEIPTS $9,296,202.99
RETURNED CHECKS $0.00
INVESTMENT REDEMPTIONS $0.00 $9,296,202.99
$9,932,175.94
DISBURSEMENTS
PRE BOARD RATIFICATIONS $979,950.17
BOARD APPROVALS $451,857.61
POST BOARD RATIFICATIONS $3,168,630.93
TOTAL CHECKS WRITTEN $4,600,438.71
CHECKS VOIDED ($57,090.68)
PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS $3,864,600.00 $8,407,948.03
ENDING BALANCE -NOVEMBER 30, 2014 $1,524,227.91
INVESTMENTS
CERTIFICATES
OF DEPOSIT TOTAL
BEGINNING BALANCE $0.00 $0.00
PURCHASES $0.00 $0.00
REDEMPTIONS $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE $0.00 $0.00
CASH AVAILABLE-NOVEMBER 30, 2014 $1,524,227.91
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BCIU BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1341
DECEMBER 2014
CASH
BEGINNING BALANCE - DECEMBER 1, 2014 $1,524,227.91
RECEIPTS
REVENUE RECEIPTS $12,549,427.95
RETURNED CHECKS $0.00
INVESTMENT REDEMPTIONS $0.00 $12,549,427.95
$14,073,655.86
DISBURSEMENTS
PRE BOARD RATIFICATIONS $6,664,994.21
BOARD APPROVALS $0.00
POST BOARD RATIFICATIONS $0.00
TOTAL CHECKS WRITTEN $6,664,994.21
CHECKS VOIDED ($26,736.69)
PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS $5,066,700.00 $11,704,957.52
ENDING BALANCE -DECEMBER 31, 2014 $2,368,698.34
INVESTMENTS
CERTIFICATES
OF DEPOSIT TOTAL
BEGINNING BALANCE $0.00 $0.00
PURCHASES $0.00 $0.00
REDEMPTIONS $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE $0.00 $0.00
CASH AVAILABLE-DECEMBER 31, 2014 $2,368,698.34
Yeas: Carbajal, Huhn, McEwen, Quinter, Rathgeb, Reid, Richard, Seltzer, Specht, Stengle,
Strause, Ulrich, Ziegler, Heffner.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote
A motion was made by Seltzer, seconded by Carbajal, to ratify the investment
of funds as noted below:
Investments
—Item VI.
Interest earned on investments is as follows:
November 2014
Tompkins VIST: $370.44
PNC: $1.01
December 2014
Tompkins VIST: $572.33
PNC: $1.20
Yeas: Carbajal, Christensen, Fox, Huhn, Quinter, Rathgeb, Reid, Richard, Seltzer, Specht,
Stengle, Strause, Ulrich, Ziegler, Heffner.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote—Item VII.
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BCIU BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1342
Secretary Reid noted that the Head Start Notice of Award Letter for January 1,
2015, through December 31, 2015 was included in the board packet.
Reid informed board members that there was an article in the Reading Eagle on
January 5, 2015, naming Dr. John George as the Local Educator of the Year in
for 2014.
She also reported that the December PSBA Bulletin lists the PSBA Executive
Board for 2015. The BCIU had placed their votes at a previous meeting.
Officers are as follows: As president-elect, Bill LaCoff, Owen J. Roberts SD
(Chester Co.), automatically assumes the office of the president. Kathy K.
Swope, Lewisburg Area SD (Union Co.), was elected president-elect. Mark B.
Miller, Centennial SD (Bucks Co.), was elected vice president. Otto W. Voit III,
Muhlenberg SD (Berks Co.), was elected treasurer. Michael Faccinetto,
Bethlehem Area SD (Northampton Co.), was elected at-large representative
(east). David Hutchinson, State College Area SD (Centre Co.), was elected at-
large representative (central). Daniel O’Keefe, Northgate SD (Allegheny Co.),
was elected at-large representative (west). Dr. Richard Frerichs, Penn Manor SD
(Lancaster Co.), will assume the title of immediate past president in January
2015 when his term comes to an end.
Communications
No items to consider. Old Business—Item VIII.
Chair Quinter noted that there is a new Business Agent for PSSU. Tom Kertes
replaces Tom Herman. Mr. Herman is now President at the Harrisburg office.
Negotiations Committee
—Item IX.
BUDGETS
A motion was made by Stengle, seconded by Ulrich, to approve the following
new and proposed budgets and initial budgets:
New and Proposed / Initial
Budgets
—Items X. A. & B.
A. New and Proposed Budgets
1. William Penn Grant Early Learning Investment Commission
Business Partnership – Program 14-253
Office of Professional Development and Curriculum
1/1/15-1/9/17 $212,375
The William Penn Foundation has awarded the BCIU grant #195-14 to
enhance the ability of the Early Learning Investment Commission (ELIC)
to educate the business community, the public and policymakers about the
importance of early childhood education. (New)
2. Project Launch – Program 14-254
Office of Professional Development and Curriculum
1/1/15-9/30/15 $80,994
Project Launch, is a grant program of the federal Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that seeks to promote
the wellness of young children birth to age eight. A grant has been
awarded to PA via Service Access Management, Inc. (SAM). We are
contracting with SAM for funding to support an Early Childhood Wellness
Expert for this project. (New)
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BCIU BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1343
B. Initial Budgets
1. Berks County Intermediate Unit General Fund – Program 115
Office of Business Services
7/1/15-6/30/16 $9,409,080
This budget is the general operating budget for the Berks County
Intermediate Unit (BCIU). The BCIU provides six mandated services
for the school districts of Berks County, along with providing support
services for all the programs at the Intermediate Unit.
2. Heinz Grant Early Learning Investment Commission Business
Partnerships – Program 14-251
Office of Professional Development and Curriculum
1/1/15-12/31/16
$220,208 The Heinz Endowments has awarded the BCIU grant #E0416 to
support the work of the Early Learning Investment Commission, a
business partnership aimed at sustaining the Commonwealth’s
investments in high quality early care and education. (Since 2012)
3. Title I – Nonpublic – Program 190 Office of Professional Development and Curriculum
7/1/14-6/30/15 $631,987
Funded by the federal government, the Title I program provides
supplemental educational services so that all children have a fair,
equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education.
The Berks County Public School Districts may choose to contract with
the Berks County Intermediate Unit to provide these services to
eligible students attending nonpublic schools within Berks County.
(Since July 2009)
4. Project ELECT/Fatherhood Initiative (Education Leading
To Employment and Career Training) – Program 235 Office of Early Childhood and Student Services
7/1/14-6/30/15 $619,275
Funded by state, local, and federal monies through the Family Support Act
which is designed to enable families with dependent children to become
financially independent of public assistance, this budget helps ELECT
participants to complete high school and train for a job. Additionally, the
fatherhood initiative provides education resources to custodial and non-
custodial fathers under the age of 22 who are enrolled in middle school,
high school, or GED programs. (Since 1993)
C. Changes to Initial Budgets
No Items to Consider
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BCIU BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1344
A motion was made by Quinter, seconded by McEwen, to approve the
following new and proposed budgets and initial budgets:
New and Proposed / Initial
Budgets
—Items X. D.
D. Budgetary Transfers
1. Education of Homeless Children and Youth – Program 13-150 Office of Early Childhood and Student Services
7/1/13-9/30/14 $67,350
BCIU serves as the Region II coordinator for the administration of the
federally funded homeless education program. In addition to Berks County,
BCIU provides direct service to Schuylkill and Lebanon counties. BCIU
flows thru funding to Chester, Dauphin, and Lancaster counties and is
responsible for the oversight and supervision of the other county providers.
The grant is for a three-year period. (Since 1993) These budget transfers
were necessary to make year-end adjustments.
2. Head Start – Program 15-165 Office of Early Childhood and Student Services
1/1/15-12/31/15 $89,814
This program is funded primarily by federal dollars through the Department of
Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, with
additional monies from Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program
provides education services to approximately 610 children in 18 school
districts. (Since 1971) These transfers are necessary due to revised projections.
3. Head Start Training and Technical Assistance – Program 15-175 Office of Early Childhood and Student Services
1/1/15-12/31/15 $1,102
Funded by federal dollars through the Department of Health and Human
Services, Administration for Children and Families, the Head Start Training
and Technical Assistance Program budget supports training in effective
parenting skills and other useful life skills. (Since 1985) These transfers are
necessary due to revised projections.
XI. PERSONNEL MATTERS
—ROB ROSENBERRY, DIRECTOR
PERSONNEL MATTERS
A motion was made by Reid, seconded by Seltzer, to approve the following
General Personnel Matters:
To award professional contracts to the following employees who have completed three
years of satisfactory service, as noted below:
a. Breana K. Lampo, Specialized Preschool Teacher, Early Intervention, effective
December 31, 2014.
b. Laura A. Hill, Speech Therapist, Early Intervention, effective January 5, 2015.
c. Elizabeth A. Gates, Driver Education Teacher, School-Age Student Services,
effective January 30, 2015.
d. Jessica A. Mountz, Teacher, Alternative Education, effective February 3, 2015.
To approve the 2015-2016 BCIU Holiday / Event Calendar.
General—Item XI. A.
Professional Contracts
Awarded to Breana K.
Lampo, Laura A. Hill,
Elizabeth A. Gates, and
Jessica A. Mountz
—Item XI. A. 1.
2015-2016 BCIU Holiday /
Event Calendar
—Item XI. A. 2.
Motion carried. Voice Vote
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BCIU BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1345
A motion was made by Huhn, seconded by Quinter, to ratify the following
employment, change of status, and additions/removals to approved substitute
lists, and to approve the following change of status, leave of absence requests,
and return from leave of absence requests:
Ratifications of Employment /
Change of Status / Additions/
Removals to Substitute Lists
and Approvals of Change of
Status / Leave of Absence
Requests / Return from Leave
of Absence Requests
—Items XI. B. through J.
B. Employment – Ratifications
1. Business Services/Operations
a. Alberto L. Gonzalez -Gonzalez – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License,
Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
Recommended Hourly Rates – $14.10, $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
Effective Date – December 8, 2014
Replacement
b. Valerie C. Pingitore – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and
Misc. Transportation
Recommended Hourly Rates – $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
Effective Date – December 2, 2014
Replacement
c. Sherry L. Reaser – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Recommended Hourly Rates – $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
Effective Date – November 17, 2014
Replacement
d. Jeffery L. Shaffer – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Recommended Hourly Rates – $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
Effective Date – November 17, 2014
Replacement
e. Evan D. Sheeler – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Recommended Hourly Rates – $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
Effective Date – December 8, 2014
Replacement
f. Tina D. Smith – Part-time Bus Assistant and Misc. Transportation
Recommended Hourly Rates – $10.15 and $10.18
Effective Date – December 8, 2014
Replacement
g. Scott L. Wagner – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Recommended Hourly Rates – $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
Effective Date – December 8, 2014
Replacement
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2. Early Childhood & Student Services
a. Esteffani Alcantara – Bilingual Secretary, Early Intervention
Recommended Hourly Rate –$13.78
Effective Date – December 2, 2014
Replacement
b. Martha A. Joiner – Paraeducator, Early Intervention
Recommended Hourly Rate –$10.90
Effective Date – January 5, 2015
Replacement
c. Elaine Spangler – Paraeducator, Early Intervention
Recommended Hourly Rate –$10.90
Effective Date – December 15, 2014
Replacement
C. Change of Status – Ratifications
1. Business Services/Operations
a. Thomas Bennett – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $14.10, $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $14.65, $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – November 14, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
b. Jason Biondo – Level III Custodian, Facilities Management
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from $12.92 to $13.42
Effective Date – December 2, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
c. Donna Boltz – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $14.10, $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $14.65, $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – December 15, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
d. Denton Buckley – Part-time Driver with Bus License
Recommended Hourly Rate – $14.10
Effective Date – December 22, 2014
Additional Assignment – Obtained CDL
e. Yasmin Caba
Change from Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
to Substitute Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
No Change in Hourly Rates
Effective Date – August 18, 2014
Voluntary Reassignment
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f. Yasmin Caba
Change from Substitute Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
to Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
No Change in Hourly Rates
Effective Date – December 2, 2014
Replacement
g. Kelly Carter – Transportation Trainer
Recommended Hourly Rate - $19.03
Effective Date – December 3, 2014
Additional Assignment
h. Willianies Cruz Ortiz
Change from Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
to Substitute Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
No Change in Hourly Rates
Effective Date – December 15, 2014
Voluntary Reassignment
i. Suinda Edwards – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – December 5, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
j. George Field – Part-time Driver with Bus License
Recommended Hourly Rate – $14.10
Effective Date – November 24, 2014
Additional Assignment – Obtained CDL
k. Natalie Garcia – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – November 18, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
l. Scott Hart
Change from Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
to Substitute Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
No Change in Hourly Rates
Effective Date – July 1, 2014
Voluntary Reassignment
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m. Scott Hart
Change from Substitute Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
to Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
No Change in Hourly Rates
Effective Date – December 3, 2014
Replacement
n. Jessica Hartranft – Substitute Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $14.10, $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $14.65, $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – September 4, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
o. Lia Ioselli – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – November 19, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
p. Timothy Koch – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – November 13, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
q. Elizabeth Martinez – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – December 12, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
r. Nelsy Martinez
Change from Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
to Substitute Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
No Change in Hourly Rates
Effective Date – November 17, 2014
Voluntary Reassignment
s. Beverly May – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – November 25, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
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t. Santa Moncion – Part-time Driver with Bus License
Recommended Hourly Rate – $14.10
Effective Date – November 26, 2014
Additional Assignment – Obtained CDL
u. Jennifer Moyer – Part-time Driver with Bus License
Recommended Hourly Rate – $14.10
Effective Date – December 19, 2014
Additional Assignment – Obtained CDL
v. Ricardo Ojeda – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – November 21, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
w. Maira Oswald – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $14.10, $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $14.65, $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – November 6, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
x. Sherry Reaser – Part-time Driver with Bus License
Recommended Hourly Rate – $14.10
Effective Date – December 10, 2014
Additional Assignment – Obtained CDL
y. Xiomara Rodriguez
Change from Substitute Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
to Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
No Change in Hourly Rates
Effective Date – December 15, 2014
Replacement
z. Steven Sansoni – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $14.10, $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $14.65, $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – December 4, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
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aa. Thomas Shirk – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $15.60, $13.30, $11.25, and $10.80
to $16.10, $13.80, $11.75, and $10.80
Effective Date – December 18, 2014
Completed Disciplinary Probationary Period
bb. Terry Stephenson – Transportation Trainer
Recommended Hourly Rate – $19.03
Effective Date – December 3, 2014
Additional Assignment
cc. Maria Torres-Fontan – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $11.60, $10.15, and $10.18
to $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18
Effective Date – October 17, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
dd. Jannette Wagner – Part-time Bus Assistant and Misc. Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $10.10 and $9.68 to $10.60 and $10.18
Effective Date – December 15, 2014
Completed Disciplinary Probationary Period
ee. Peggy Walicki – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $15.30, $12.83 and $12.00
to $15.80, $13.33, and $12.50
Effective Date – November 18, 2014
Completed Disciplinary Probationary Period
ff. Amanda Wessner – Level II Custodian
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from $12.51 to $13.01
Effective Date – December 22, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
2. Early Childhood & Student Services
a. Christina Argentati – Occupational Therapist, Early Intervention
Change Annual Salary from Col. 2, Step 16, $72,090 to Col. 3, Step 16, $72,890
(to be prorated)
Effective Date – January 1, 2015
Per BCIUEA Salary Schedule
b. Carmen Burgos – Paraeducator, Head Start
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from Level I, Entry, $11.56
to Level II, Entry, $12.06
Effective Date – December 15, 2014
Obtained Additional Credits
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c. Esmeralda Calderon – Paraeducator, Head Start
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from Level I, Entry, $11.56
to Level II, Entry, $12.06
Effective Date – December 11, 2014
Obtained Additional Credits
d. Carmen Cortes – Paraeducator, Head Start
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from Level I, Entry, $11.56
to Level II, Entry, $12.06
Effective Date – November 3, 2014
Obtained Additional Credits
e. Mark DiLiberto
Change from Behavior Specialist, Alternative Education to Teacher, Alternative
Education
Change Recommended Annual Salary from $23,283 to Col.1, Step 3, $45,449 (to
be prorated)
Effective Date – December 15, 2014
Replacement
f. Jennifer Dixon
Change from Behavior Specialist, Alternative Education to Teacher, Alternative
Education
Change Recommended Annual Salary from $23,283 to Col.4, Step 1, $55,911 (to
be prorated)
Effective Date – November 24, 2014
Replacement
g. Claudia Faust – Paraeducator, Head Start
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from Level I, Probationary, $11.05
to Level I, Entry, $11.56
Effective Date – January 12, 2015
Completed Probationary Period
h. Dawn Harris – Specialized Preschool Teacher, Early Intervention
Change Annual Salary from Col. 2, Step 6, $49,134 to Col. 3, Step 6, $49,926 (to
be prorated)
Effective Date – January 1, 2015
Per BCIUEA Salary Schedule
i. Mindy Keim – Specialized Preschool Teacher, Early Intervention
Change Annual Salary from Col. 1, Step 5, $47,180 to Col. 2, Step 5, $47,898
(to be prorated)
Effective Date – July 1, 2014
Per BCIUEA Salary Schedule
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j. Cynthia Line – Disabilities & Transition Specialist, Head Start
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from Level II, Entry, $22.20
to Level III, Entry, $22.71
Effective Date – December 17, 2014
Obtained Additional Credits
k. Kristen Long – Family Engagement Worker, Head Start
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from Level II, Probationary, $12.44
to Level II, Entry, $12.95
Effective Date – January 5, 2015
Completed Probationary Period
l. Kim Rahn
Change from Level V Program Secretary, Early Intervention to Access
Specialist, Early Intervention
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from $19.79 to Annual Salary $38,805
(to be prorated)
Effective Date – January 12, 2015
Replacement
m. Maria Snyder – Paraeducator, Head Start
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from Level I, Probationary, $11.05
to Level I, Entry, $11.56
Effective Date – December 2, 2014
Completed Probationary Period
n. Alicia Vaux – Teacher, Head Start
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from Level III, Probationary, $18.22
to Level III, Entry, $18.73
Effective Date – January 12, 2015
Completed Probationary Period
3. Innovation and Technology
a. Judith High – Level V Program Secretary
Recommended Hourly Rate – $20.92
Effective Date – November 24, 2014
Additional Assignment
4. Professional Development and Curriculum
a. Betsy Saatman
Change from Regional Program Quality Assessor, PA Key
to Technical Assistance Specialist, PA Key
No Change in Annual Salary
Effective Date – January 2, 2015
New Position
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JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1353
D. Additions to 2014-2015 Approved Substitute Lists – Ratifications
Alternative Education
Linda Cataldi, Teacher – Effective December 2, 2014
Jan Conrad, Specialist – Effective December 2, 2014
Child Care
Beverly Mason, Paraeducator – Effective November 11, 2014
Theresa Readinger, Teacher – Effective November 5, 2014
Early Intervention
Aurilie Eckenrode, Teacher – Effective January 5, 2015
Kimberly Keim, Teacher – Effective November 3, 2014
Sara Scheirer, Teacher – Effective January 5, 2015
Kathy Witman, Aide – Effective November 19, 2014
Head Start
Breann Gehringer, Paraeducator – Effective January 5, 2015
Noemi Santiago, Paraeducator – Effective December 15, 2014
Tiffany Troop, Paraeducator – Effective December 15, 2014
PreK Counts
Beverly Mason, Paraeducator – Effective November 14, 2014
E. Additions to Approved 2014-2015 Out-Of-Class Substitute Lists – Ratifications
Head Start
Esmeralda Calderon – Effective December 11, 2014
Carmen Cortes – Effective November 3, 2014
F. Remove from 2014-2015 Approved Substitute Lists
Child Care
Metushela Nicolas, Paraeducator – Effective November 20, 2014
Special Education
Tina Hertzog, Teacher – Effective December 11, 2014
Transportation
Nelsy Martinez – Substitute Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – December 19, 2014
Todd Mazurkiewicz, Substitute Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective November 20, 2014
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JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1354
G. Employment – Approvals
1. Early Childhood & Student Services
a. Sara E. Wysocky – Assistant Program Administrator, School Age Student
Services Programs and Projects
Recommended Annual Salary – $72,760 (to be prorated)
Effective Date – To be determined pending pre-employment process
Replacement
H. Change of Status – Approvals
1. Business Services/Operations
a. Yudelca Matias
Change from Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
to Substitute Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
No Change in Hourly Rates
Effective Date – January 16, 2015
Reassignment
b. Beatriz Nieves
Change from Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
to Substitute Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
No Change in Hourly Rates
Effective Date – January 16, 2015
Reassignment
c. Jeffrey Shaffer
Change from Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
to Substitute Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation
No Change in Hourly Rates
Effective Date – January 16, 2015
Reassignment
d. Beth Stewart
Change from Access Specialist, Early Intervention to Assistant Payroll Specialist,
Fiscal Services
Change Recommended Annual Salary from $42,475 to $40,475 (to be prorated)
Effective Date – January 26, 2015
Replacement
2. Early Childhood & Student Services
a. Yvette Batista – Family Engagement Worker, Head Start
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from Level I, Probationary, $11.93
to Level I, Entry, $12.44
Effective Date – January 19, 2015
Completed Probationary Period
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b. Jennifer Furness
Change from Specialized Preschool Teacher, Early Intervention
to Assistant Program Administrator, Early Intervention
Change Recommended Annual Salary from $59,869 to $72,760 (to be prorated)
Effective Date – February 2, 2015
Replacement
c. Lashae Stitt – Teacher, Head Start
Change Recommended Hourly Rate from Level III, Probationary, $18.22
to Level III, Entry, $18.73
Effective Date – January 19, 2015
Completed Probationary Period
3. Professional Development and Curriculum
a. Daniel Richards
Change from Program Administrator to Assistant Director
Change Recommended Annual Salary from $84,975 to $97,013 (to be prorated)
Effective Date – February 2, 2015
Replacement
I. Leave of Absence Requests
1. Business Services/Operations
Personal Leave (unpaid – without benefits – Not FMLA)
a. Russell George – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – December 3, 2014
b. Denise Hencken – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – December 3, 2014
c. Sandra Hines – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – October 22, 2014 (correction)
d. Florence Krafczyk – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – December 12, 2014
e. Charles Orr – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – December 12, 2014
f. Edmund Pieller – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – November 10, 2014
2. Early Childhood & Student Services
Personal Leave (unpaid – with benefits – FMLA)
a. Sheri Szajna-McKeon – Level V Program Secretary, Child Care
Effective Date – December 4, 2014
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BCIU BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1356
J. Return from Leave of Absence Requests
1. Business Services/Operations
Personal Leave (unpaid – without benefits – Not FMLA)
a. Russell George – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – January 5, 2015
b. Edmund Pieller – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – December 19, 2014
2. Early Childhood & Student Services
Personal Leave (unpaid – with benefits – FMLA)
a. Nicole Sneeringer – Paraprofessional, Child Care
Effective Date – December 22, 2014
Yeas: Carbajal, Huhn, McEwen, Quinter, Rathgeb, Reid, Richard, Seltzer, Specht, Stengle,
Strause, Ulrich, Ziegler, Heffner.
Nays: None. Motion carried
Roll Call Vote
A motion was made by Reid, seconded by Quinter, to approve the following
retirements and resignations:
Retirements / Resignations /
Other—Items XI. K. & L.
K. Retirements
1. Early Childhood & Student Services
a. Joan M. Weaver – Level V Program Secretary, Early Intervention
Effective Date – March 6, 2015
2. Professional Development and Curriculum
a. Miriam Gavigan – Infant/Toddler Project Manager, PA Key
Effective Date – January 30, 2015
L. Resignations
1. Business Services/Operations
a. Denise A. Hencken – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – December 22, 2014
b. April A. Leasa – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation Effective Date – November 26, 2014
c. Ashley M. Martin – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – December 12, 2014
d. Valerie C. Pingitore – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – December 8, 2014
2. Early Childhood & Student Services
a. Jennifer Burkhart-Dotterrer – Paraeducator, Early Intervention
Effective Date – January 6, 2015
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JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1357
b. Heather C. Diaz – Specialist, Child Care Information Services
Effective Date – January 23, 2015
c. Mandy S. Gerhard – Specialized Preschool Teacher, Early Intervention
Effective Date – December 5, 2014
d. Johnet R. Hager – Family Engagement Worker, Head Start
Effective Date – January 16, 2015
e. Breana K. Lampo – Specialized Preschool Teacher, Early Intervention
Effective Date – January 2, 2015
f. Darla D. Timberlake – Specialized Preschool Teacher, Early Intervention
Effective Date – February 27, 2015
g. Natasha L. Turczynski – Teacher, Child Care
Effective Date – December 30, 2014
h. Jocelyn Vargas-Simpson – Paraeducator, Early Intervention
Effective Date – November 28, 2014
3. Professional Development and Curriculum
a. Katrina Coburn – Community Initiatives Director, PA Key
Effective Date – January 29, 2015
Motion carried. Voice Vote
A motion was made by McEwen, seconded by Ulrich, to approve the following
retirements and resignations:
Terminations / Other
—Items XI. K. & L.
M. Terminations
1. Business Services/Operations
a. John D. Harris – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – January 16, 2015
Violation of Policy
b. Rebecca J. Kuhn – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – January 16, 2015
Expiration of Leave
c. Melissa M. Rump – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – January 16, 2015
Job Abandonment
d. Peggy A. Walicki – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc.
Transportation
Effective Date – January 16, 2015
Violation of Policy
N. Other
No Items to Consider
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JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1358
XII. OTHER MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
A motion was made by Seltzer, seconded by Ulrich, to approve/ratify the
following items under Other Matters for Consideration:
OTHER MATTERS
FOR CONSIDERATION
A. EARLY CHILDHOOD & STUDENT SERVICES
—CHERI WOYURKA, DIRECTOR
To authorize the appropriate officers to execute agreements between the
Berks County Intermediate Unit and the child care providers and licensed
child care centers to provide subsidized child care services.
Subsidized Child Care
Providers—Item XII. A. 1. (Agreements on file in CCIS Office)
To approve the 2015-2016 Early Intervention Calendar. 2015-2016 Early Intervention
Calendar—Item XII. A. 2.
To ratify agreements between the Berks County Intermediate Unit and the
following entities: Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) in Dauphin
County, Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) in Chester County, and
School District of Lancaster (SDoL) in Lancaster County, to serve as
Homeless Children’s Initiative sites, effective July 1, 2014, through
September 30, 2015, at contract fees not to exceed $68,946 for CCIU;
$48,110 for CAIU; and $47,893 for the SDoL.
Agreements with Capital Area
IU, Chester County IU, School
District of Lancaster to Serve as
Homeless Children’s Initiative
Sites—Item XII. A. 3.
To ratify an agreement between the Berks County Intermediate Unit and
Essential Elements, LLC for Essential Elements, LLC to conduct class
observations in the 37 Head Start classrooms and provide mentor coaching
for select classroom teachers, effective September 4, 2014, through
December 31, 2014, at a cost of $28,500.
Agreement with Essential
Elements LLS for Head Start
Class Observations and Mentor
Coaching—Item XII. A. 4.
To ratify an agreement between the Berks County Intermediate Unit and
Community Prevention Partnership of Berks County, Inc., for the
Community Prevention Partnership of Berks County, Inc., to provide two
full-time case workers for the ELECT/Fatherhood Program at a fee of
$34.50/hour, effective July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015.
Agreement with the Community
Prevention Partnership of Berks
County, Inc., for Caseworkers
for ELECT/Fatherhood
Program—Item XII. A. 5.
To ratify an agreement between the Berks County Intermediate Unit and
Reading School District, for the Reading School District to provide one full-
time case worker for the ELECT/Fatherhood Program at a fee of $71,000,
effective July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015.
Agreement with Reading School
District for Full-Time
Caseworker for ELECT/
Fatherhood Program
—Item XII. A. 6.
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JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1359
B. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CURRICULUM
—DR. CINDY MIERZEJEWSKI, DIRECTOR
To ratify an agreement between the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU)
and Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8, for the BCIU to continue to serve as a
regional site for the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) Initiative to
implement a Principal Induction Program component for principals with five or
less years of experience and a Continuing Professional Education for School
and System Leaders component for more experienced school leaders, with
regional site coordination provided by Fredericks Education Services LLC,
effective July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015.
Agreement with Appalachia
IU 8 for PIL Initiative
—Item XII. B. 1.
To ratify an agreement between the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU)
and the Central Intermediate Unit, for the BCIU to plan, lead, and facilitate
Classroom Diagnostic Tool Core Team meetings, professional development,
and other statewide work for a period of 60 days effective, July 1, 2014,
through June 30, 2015, at a rate of $591 per day for a maximum contract
amount of $44,325.
Agreement with Central IU
for Facilitation of
Classroom Diagnostic Tool
Core Team—Item XII. B. 2.
To ratify an agreement between the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU)
and Service Access Management, Inc. (SAM), for BCIU’s PA Key to
employ the Young Child Wellness Expert who will serve as a Project
Director for Project LAUNCH, for a fee of $76,000, effective January 1,
2015, through June 30, 2015. (PA Key)
Agreement with Service
Access Management, Inc.
(SAM) Relative to
LAUNCH Program
(PA Key)
—Item XII. B. 3.
C. INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
—BILL MILLER, DIRECTOR
To approve the Office of Innovation and Technology Services rate schedule,
effective July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016.
2015-2016 IT Services Rate
Schedule—Item XII. C. 1.
To request authorization for the purchase of Dell equipment, necessary to
replace/upgrade aging (soon to be out of warranty) components of the current
production environment hosting over 90 systems and associated data stores.
Cost for replacement of these systems totals $73,690.98
Authorization for Purchase
of Dell Equipment to
Replace/Upgrade Aging
Systems—Item XII. C. 2.
To ratify an addendum to contract 20100642472 with Windstream
Communications, Inc., for an additional 20 mbps of internet as requested by
Berks Career & Technology Center. The additional cost of $196 per month
will be billed to the school monthly.
Addendum to Windstream
Contract for Additional
Internet for BCTC
—Item XII. C. 3.
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JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1360
To authorize the appropriate officers execute an addendum to contract
20100642472 with Windstream Communications, Inc., for an upgrade of the
circuit VPN connection to 250 mbps as requested by the Brandywine Heights
Area School District. The additional cost of $250 per month will be billed to
the school district monthly
Addendum to Windstream
Contract for Upgrade of
Circuit VPN Connection for
Brandywine Hts. Area
School District
—Item XII. C. 4.
D. BUSINESS SERVICES/OPERATIONS
—CARL BLESSING, CFO AND DIRECTOR
To award contracts for Food Service Paper Products and Copy Paper through
the Berks County Joint Purchasing Board.
Award Food Service Paper
Products and Copy Paper
Contracts—Item XII. D. 1.
To approve a change in the mileage allowance rate from 56¢ per mile to 57.5¢ per mile to conform with Internal Revenue Service regulations, effective
January 1, 2015.
Increase in Mileage
Allowance Rate
—Item XII. D. 2.
To approve an e-Signature Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to
sign Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) contracts, agreements,
grants, and/or licenses with PDE using an electronic signature.
Executive Director
E-Signature Resolution for
PDE—Item XII. D. 3.
Yeas: Carbajal, Huhn, McEwen, Quinter, Rathgeb, Reid, Richard, Seltzer, Specht, Stengle,
Strause, Ulrich, Ziegler, Heffner.
Nays: None. Motion carried
Roll Call Vote
A motion was made by Reid, seconded by Ulrich, to approve/ratify the
following items under Other Matters for Consideration:
OTHER MATTERS
FOR CONSIDERATION
E. ADMINISTRATION
—DR. JILL M. HACKMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
To appoint Jason M. Bottiglieri as Assistant Executive Director for a four (4)
year term, effective March 9, 2015, or earlier date if released by present
employer, through March 8, 2019, as per the attached contract.
Appoint Jason M.
Bottiglieri as Assistant
Executive Director
—Item XII. E. 1.
Yeas: Carbajal, Huhn, McEwen, Quinter, Rathgeb, Reid, Richard, Seltzer, Specht, Stengle,
Strause, Ulrich, Ziegler, Heffner.
Nays: None. Motion carried
Roll Call Vote
President Heffner offered his congratulations to Mr. Bottiglieri, and the board
responded with a round of applause. Mr. Bottiglieri thanked the board for their
support and promised 100% commitment to the Berks County Intermediate Unit.
No one desired to speak. Persons Desiring to Be
Heard—Item XIII.
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JANUARY 15, 2015 PAGE 1361
A motion was made by Richard, seconded by Quinter, to adjourn the meeting
at 8:47 p.m.
Adjournment
Motion carried. Voice Vote
Approved by
Carol Reid, Secretary
THE FOLLOWING TOOK PLACE PRIOR TO THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING,
DURING COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE:
Gail Porazzo, Early Intervention Assistant Program Administrator, introduced
Stephanie Pugh as Employee of the Month (EOM) for January 2015. Stephanie
is a speech and language pathologist in the early intervention program, working
at the CDC 16 classroom at the BCIU Education Centre. Mrs. Porazzo told
board members that Stephanie is an amazing therapist who is always on time,
ready to start the day, and up for any challenge that she may face helping
children to communicate. She is very knowledgeable about the different areas of
speech therapy and applies her skills to help children with difficulties make
progress. She goes above and beyond with different strategies, often searching
for ideas and activities for the children she works with.
Mrs. Porazzo congratulated Stephanie and thanked her for her contributions in
promoting a positive environment and exceeding expectations on a daily basis.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
— Stephanie Pugh, Speech
and Language Pathologist,
Early Intervention, Office of
Early Childhood and Student
Services
Dr. Hackman noted that January is School Director Recognition Month, an
opportunity to honor members of local boards of education for their commitment
to provide quality public education for Pennsylvania’s school children. She
thanked the board on behalf of BCIU administration and staff for their
outstanding service and dedication to our schools.
FEATURED PROGRAM
— School Director
Recognition Month
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE CONCLUDED AND OFFICIAL MEETING BEGAN.
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