HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS ... · 10/30/2018 · Bilal Hasan, Assistant Business Administrator . Samuel T. Cooper, III, Esq., Solicitor . Carol Kaufmann,

Agenda: 11-19-18 Item 5.2

Approved:11-19-18

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HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018

1. & 2. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEThe Board of School Directors of the Harrisburg School District held a special meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2018 in the boardroom of the Administration Building, 1601 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 pursuant to due notice to each Board Member. Judd Pittman, President, Board of School Directors, called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. followed by the flag salute.

3. ROLL CALL & ANNOUNCEMENTSRoll Call:Brian Carter Absent (6) Present (3) AbsentCarrie Fowler Absent Lionel Gonzalez Present Lola Lawson Present Judd R. Pittman Present Danielle Robinson Present Ellis R. Roy, Jr. Present Patricia Whitehead-Myers Present Melvin Wilson, Jr. Absent Present: Dr. Sybil Knight-Burney, Superintendent

James Snell, Interim Chief Financial Officer Bilal Hasan, Assistant Business Administrator Samuel T. Cooper, III, Esq., Solicitor Carol Kaufmann, Board Secretary

Mr. Pittman announced an executive session was held this evening from 5:30-7:00p.m. to receive information concerning current litigation, positions of Board Secretary and Open Records Officer, sale of Woodward property and constraints of the Letter of Intent, 1916 Kensington Street property, Title I Set-Aside grants, proposal of health care clinic for employees, and finding that no debt service is connected to sale of William Penn and Steele properties.

Harrisburg School District-Board of School Directors Special Meeting Minutes-Tuesday, October 30, 2018

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4. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 30, 2018 AGENDAMotion: Mr. Roy moved to amend the October 30, 2018 agenda to remove Item 6.1 and to add item 12.2Approval of Agreement with EWB, Inc. regarding the demolition for property at 1916 Kensington Streetwith assurances of stabilization of adjacent properties.Second: Ms. LawsonDiscussion: NoneRoll call:Mr. Carter Absent (6) Yes Ms. Fowler Absent (0) No Mr. Gonzalez Yes (3) Absent Ms. Lawson Yes Motion carried Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Roy Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Mr. Wilson Absent Mr. Pittman Yes

Mr. Carter arrived at 7:07p.m.

Motion: Mr. Roy moved to approve the amended October 30, 2018 agenda. Second: Ms. Lawson Discussion: None Roll call: Ms. Fowler Absent (7) Yes Mr. Gonzalez Yes (0) No Ms. Lawson Yes (2) Absent Ms. Robinson Yes Motion carried Mr. Roy Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Mr. Wilson Absent Mr. Carter Yes Mr. Pittman Yes

5. PUBLIC COMMENT-AGENDA ITEMSThe Board will follow Board Policy 903 during the public meeting. Public comment is limited to residents or taxpayers of theDistrict and submission of a comment slip certifies that the speaker is a resident or taxpayer of the District. Each public commentby a participant shall be limited to three (3) minutes duration. Copies of comment slips and Policy 903 are on the table in the back of the boardroom. Public comment slips must be submitted to the Board Secretary before the meeting is called to order.

There were no public comments.

6. FISCAL MATTERSRemoved:6.1 Appointment of Hearing Officer regarding Premier Arts & Science Charter School Nonrenewal

Proceedings


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7. PERSONNEL ACTIONS7.1 See Personnel Actions ListMotion: Mr. Roy moved to approve Item 7.1, A and B as presented.Second: Ms. RobinsonDiscussion: NoneRoll call:Mr. Gonzalez Yes (7) Yes Ms. Lawson Yes (0) No Ms. Robinson Yes (2) Absent Mr. Roy Yes Motion carried Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Mr. Wilson Absent Mr. Carter Yes Ms. Fowler Absent Mr. Pittman Yes

Motion: Mr. Roy moved to approve Item 7.1.C, 1-13 and 7.1D as presented. Second: Ms. Lawson Discussion: None Roll call: Ms. Lawson Yes (7) Yes Ms. Robinson Yes (0) No Mr. Roy Yes (2) Absent Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Motion carried Mr. Wilson Absent Mr. Carter Yes Ms. Fowler Absent Mr. Gonzalez Yes Mr. Pittman Yes

Motion: Mr. Roy moved to approve Item 7.2 as presented. Second: Mr. Gonzalez Discussion: None Roll call: Ms. Robinson Yes (7) Yes Mr. Roy Yes (0) No Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (2) Absent Mr. Wilson Absent Motion carried Mr. Carter Yes Ms. Fowler Absent Mr. Gonzalez Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Mr. Pittman Yes


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7. PERSONNEL ACTIONSMotion: Mr. Roy moved to approve Item 7.3 as presented.Second: Ms. RobinsonDiscussion: NoneRoll call:Mr. Roy Yes (7) YesMs. Whitehead-Myers Yes (0) No Mr. Wilson Absent (2) Absent Mr. Carter Yes Motion carried Ms. Fowler Absent Mr. Gonzalez Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Pittman Yes

Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to approve Item 7.4 as presented. Second: Mr. Roy Discussion: Ms. Robinson commented. Roll call: Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (7) Yes Mr. Wilson Absent (0) No Mr. Carter Yes (2) Absent Ms. Fowler Absent Motion carried Mr. Gonzalez Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Roy Yes Mr. Pittman Yes

Motion: Mr. Roy moved to approve Item 7.5 as presented. Second: Mr. Gonzalez Discussion: There was a lengthy discussion regarding ways to collect exit interview data. Barbara Richard, Interim HR Director, stated HR will work with principals to make the exit interview process easier and more timely, is planning a recruitment event for the near future, and would like to become more involved in the interview process to assist administrators. Roll call: Mr. Wilson Absent (7) Yes Mr. Carter Yes (0) No Ms. Fowler Absent (2) Absent Mr. Gonzalez Yes Motion carried Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Roy Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Mr. Pittman Yes


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7. PERSONNEL ACTIONSMotion: Mr. Roy moved to approve Item 7.6 as presented.Second: Ms. RobinsonDiscussion: Ms. Robinson offered congratulations.Roll call:Mr. Carter Yes (7) YesMs. Fowler Absent (0) No Mr. Gonzalez Yes (2) AbsentMs. Lawson Yes Motion carried Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Roy Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Mr. Wilson Absent Mr. Pittman Yes

Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to approve Item 7.7 as presented. Second: Ms. Lawson Discussion: None Roll call: Ms. Fowler Absent (7) Yes Mr. Gonzalez Yes (0) No Ms. Lawson Yes (2) AbsentMs. Robinson Yes Motion carried Mr. Roy Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Mr. Wilson Absent Mr. Carter Yes Mr. Pittman Yes

8. PROGRAMS 8.1 Out-of-State Field Trip Request A. GROUP: JROTC-Grades 9-12

DATE: December 1, 2018 LOCATION: Manchester Township HS, Manchester, New Jersey PURPOSE: Drill Competition # of Students: 20 # of Chaperones: 2 Cost: $175.00 admission fee and cost of school bus transportation Source: General Fund


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8. PROGRAMS8.1 Out-of-State Field Trip Request-continued

B. GROUP: JROTC DATE: December 4, 2018 LOCATION: Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland PURPOSE: College Visit # of Students: 25 # of Chaperones: 3 Cost: $12.00 admission fee and cost of school bus transportation Source: General Fund-Students will pay $6.00 of the admission fee.

Motion: Mr. Roy moved to approve Items 8.1, A and B as presented. Second: Ms. Robinson Discussion: None Roll call: Mr. Gonzalez Yes (7) Yes Ms. Lawson Yes (0) No Ms. Robinson Yes (2) Absent Mr. Roy Yes Motion carried Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Mr. Wilson Absent Mr. Carter Yes Ms. Fowler Absent Mr. Pittman Yes

8.2 Time Away from Work/Conference Request A. Names: Deborah Brown, Librarian, John Harris Campus Date and location: December 1-4, 2018 at Long Branch, New Jersey Title: New Jersey Association of School Librarians Annual Fall Conference Purpose: Meet and network with fellow librarians and learn new strategies # of days away from work: Two Cost: $1,155.00 (lodging, registration, mileage, and meals) Source: 10-1190-567-30-30-490 (JH School Improvement Grant) Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to approve Items 8.1, A and B as presented. Second: Mr. Roy Discussion: None Roll call: Ms. Lawson Yes (7) Yes Ms. Robinson Yes (0) No Mr. Roy Yes (2) AbsentMs. Whitehead-Myers Yes Motion carried Mr. Wilson Absent Mr. Carter Yes Ms. Fowler Absent Mr. Gonzalez Yes Mr. Pittman Yes


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9. Approval of Resolution, Adjudication and Salary Adjustment in the Matter of Kenn Medina vs.Harrisburg School District, Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas, Civil Action No. 2018 CV 216 MDMotion: Mr. Gonzalez moved to approve Item 9as presented.Second: Mr. RoyDiscussion: Mr. Cooper stated the Resolution is being considered in regard to action taken by the Boardon November 29, 2017 when former Business Administrator Kenn Medina was reassigned to the positionof Program Grants Administrator, followed by hearing before the Board, and adoption of an adjudication.Mr. Medina appealed to the Commonwealth Court of Common Pleas and the Court ruled that the SchoolDistrict needed a more detailed adjudication. This Resolution adopts a new detailed adjudication, and ifapproved will be served to Mr. Medina tomorrow. The Resolution states the Board is adopting the newadjudication and ratifies its previous action to reassign Mr. Medina.

Sylvia Rigal stated it was in the newspaper that Mr. Medina had won his case. Mr. Cooperreplied that the Court ordered the School District to provide a more detailed adjudication. JayneBuchwach said she read the Court Order and that it vacated the District’s decision to reassign Mr. Medinaand to hold another hearing. Mr. Cooper replied a second Order was given by the Court in which itordered a more detailed adjudication.Roll call:Ms. Robinson Yes (7) Yes Mr. Roy Yes (0) No Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (2) Absent Mr. Wilson Absent Motion carried Mr. Carter Yes Ms. Fowler Absent Mr. Gonzalez Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Mr. Pittman Yes

10. Approval of Resolution to Change in Commencement Time for Regular Board Meetings from 6:30p.m.to 7:00p.m.Motion: Mr. Gonzalez moved to approve Item 10 as presented.Second: Mr. RoyDiscussion: Ms. Pittman commented this not the only change to make so that regular meetings start ontime. Members must refrain from milling around, conducting long meetings, etc. Mr. Roy commented thatexecutive session have a lot of legal updates, extending over the time allotted. He agrees with publiccomments that meetings should start on time. There should be no reason regular meetings cannot starton time if start time is moved to 7:00p.m. Mr. Pittman commented that moving the start time of regularmeetings is Part 1 of making meetings more efficient and productive. Part 2 could be implementing aThursday meeting to review the agenda and ask/answer questions. Part 3 may be getting committeeagendas out on time so questions can be addressed prior to regular meetings. Mr. Cooper stated PaSchool Code requires a specified time for regular meetings. The Board adopted a schedule of meetings forthe 19-19 SY in June 2018. This Resolution authorizes a change to the start time for regular meetings.Ms. Kaufmann suggested the Board may want to consider using BoardDocs or Agenda Manager formeetings.


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10. Approval of Resolution to Change in Commencement Time for Regular Board Meetings from 6:30p.m.to 7:00p.m.-cont.

Roll call:Mr. Roy Yes (7) YesMs. Whitehead-Myers Yes (0) No Mr. Wilson Absent (2) Absent Mr. Carter Yes Motion carried Ms. Fowler Absent Mr. Gonzalez Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Pittman Yes

11. Approval of extension to resignation effective date for Carol Kaufmann as Board Secretary fromOctober 31, 2018 to November 30, 2018Motion: Mr. Roy moved to approve Item 11 as presented.Second: Ms. RobinsonDiscussion: Mr. Carter asked for status of finding a new Board Secretary. Ms. Richard stated the positionhas been posted.Roll call:Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes (7) Yes Mr. Wilson Absent (0) No Mr. Carter Yes (2) Absent Ms. Fowler Absent Motion carried Mr. Gonzalez Yes Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Roy Yes Mr. Pittman Yes

12. FISCAL MATTERS12.1 Approval of Independent Contractor Agreement with ETC. LLC-(Eichelberger Training and

Consulting) Term: November 15-17, 2018 Purpose: Development of an "LEA Implementation and Accountability Plan" to support the implementation of the nine school improvement grant programs. Cost: $3,750.00 ($1,000/day for 3 days; up to $750.00 for travel and materials) Source: Title I Set-Aside Grants


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12. FISCAL MATTERS12.1 Approval of Independent Contractor Agreement with ETC. LLC-(Eichelberger Training andConsulting)Motion: Mr. Roy moved to approve Item 12.1 as presented.Second: Ms. RobinsonDiscussion: Mr. Carter asked what service ETC will provide. Dr. Knight-Burney said, as discussed inexecutive session, ETC will assist in the implementation of the Tile I Set-Aside Grants in a timely fashion.Roll call:Mr. Wilson Absent (7) Yes Mr. Carter Yes (0) No Ms. Fowler Absent (2) Absent Mr. Gonzalez Yes Motion carried Ms. Lawson Yes Ms. Robinson Yes Mr. Roy Yes Ms. Whitehead-Myers Yes Mr. Pittman Yes

3. PUBLIC COMMENT-NON-AGENDA ITEMSThe Board will follow Board Policy 903 during the public meeting. Public comment is limited to residents or taxpayers of theDistrict and submission of a comment slip certifies that the speaker is a resident or taxpayer of the District. Each public commentby a participant shall be limited to three (3) minutes duration. Copies of comment slips and Policy 903 are on the table in the `back of the boardroom. Public comment slips must be submitted to the Board Secretary before the meeting is called to order.

1. Jayne Buchwach-commented on hiring a qualified business manager, that PASBO providesinterim business managers, and that Kenn Medina has an impressive resume. Mr. Roy stated theDistrict has been advertising. Dr. Samuels stated that hiring a CFO is Step 1. The HR Director andBusiness Manager report to the CFO.

14. ADJOURNMENTMr. Pittman adjourned the meeting at 8:02p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Kaufmann Board Secretary

Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Directors of The School District of the City of Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania will conduct a special meeting on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 7:00p.m. in the boardroom at the Lincoln Administration Building, 1601 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103. The purpose of the meeting is to review and act on regular business that comes before the Board. If you are a person with disabilities or require other accommodations, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 717-703-4024.

Carol Kaufmann, Board Secretary Insert Date: October 25, 2018


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2018-2019 BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS MEETING SCHEDULE

REGULAR MEETINGS (voting) (no scheduled meeting in July)

Meetings begin at 6:30p.m. and held in the boardroom at Lincoln Administration.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS (non-voting) No meetings in July unless scheduled by Chair.

Meeting dates and start times vary. Check the schedule below.

Monday, August 6, 2018

Monday, August 20, 2018

Monday, September 17, 2018

Monday, October 15, 2018

Monday, November 19, 2018

Monday, December 3, 2018- Reorganization Meeting

Monday, December 17, 2018

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 (January 21 is MLK Day)

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 (February 18 is President’s Day.)

Monday, March 18, 2019

Monday, April 15, 2019

Monday, May 20, 2019

Monday, June 17, 2019

Academic, Instruction, and Student Support Services Judd R. Pittman, Chair

1st Thursday of the month 5:30pm

Budget, Finance, and Facilities 1st Monday of the month (if needed, a 2nd meeting will

be held on the 2nd Monday of the month) Ellis R. Roy, Jr. Chair

5:30pm

Community Relations 4th Wednesday of the month

Brian Carter, Chair 6:00p.m. (location may vary)

Human Resources/Administrative Judd Pittman, Chair

1st Thursday of the month 5:00p.m.

Policy and Procedure Carrie Fowler, Chair

4th Tuesday of the month 5:30pm

CAIU DELEGATE: Melvin Wilson, Jr. DCTS JOC REPRESENTATIVES: Ellis R. Roy, Jr. and Melvin Wilson, Jr. (Alternate: Lionel Gonzalez) HACC DELEGATE: Melvin Wilson, Jr. LERTA Member: Jayne Buchwach (non-member) PSBA LIAISON: Judd Pittman

Agenda Date: October 30, 2018 (Special Meeting)

PERSONNEL ACTIONS • All effective dates are contingent upon completion of all paperwork.

• Salary/hourly rates are pending verification of credentials. • *A=Administrative; C=Classified, P=Professional

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7.1 APPOINTMENTS A. FULL-TIME

Name Location *Job

Class Position Effective Date Compensation

1. Lanitia Penn Camp Curtin C Special Education Instructional Aide II replacing William Shader (Terminated)

10/23/2018 189 day employee, 8 hours per day, with an hourly rate of $15.75

B. SUPPLEMENTALS (Per HEA Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Name Location *Job Class Position Effective

Date Total Compensation

1. Kimberly Clay Ben Franklin P Team Leader –

4th Grade 08/13/2018 $3,089.00

(12 months) 2. Teresa Eckard Ben Franklin P Team Leader –

1st Grade 08/13/2018 $3,089.00

(12 months) 3. Heather Loy Ben Franklin P Team Leader –

2nd Grade 08/13/2018 $3,089.00

(12 months) 4. Jill O’Neal-Gibson Ben Franklin P Team Leader –

Kindergarten 08/13/2018 $3,089.00

(12 months) 5. Meagan Shaffer Ben Franklin P Team Leader –

3rd Grade 08/13/2018 $3,089.00

(12 months) 6. Nicole Snook Ben Franklin P Team Leader - Specials 08/13/2018 $3,089.00

(12 months) 7. Karen Watts Ben Franklin P Team Leader –

Special Education 08/13/2018 $3,089.00

(12 months) 8. Holly Worful SciTech P Senior Class Assistant

Advisor 08/10/2018 $1,543.00

(at fulfillment of contact)

9. Seth Labarre SciTech P Senior Project Advisor 08/10/2018 $3,089.00 (at fulfillment of contact)

10. George Elo SciTech P Yearbook Assistant Advisor

08/10/2018 $1,543.00 (at fulfillment of contact)

11. Christine Robbins Foose P District-wide Music Advisor

08/13/2018 $4,630.00 (12 months)




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7.1 APPOINTMENTS C. E.X.P.L.O.R.E Program – 21st Century Grant

Name Location Job Class Position Effective Date Pay Rate

1. Ronielle Waters Camp Curtin C Enrichment Aide 09/04/2018 $10.00 2. Allison Burris Camp Curtin P Teacher 09/04/2018 $30.50 (first hour)

$15.00 (subsequent hours)

3. Jamie Spencer Camp Curtin P Teacher 09/04/2018 $30.50 (first hour) $15.00 (subsequent hours)

4. Janet Hockman Camp Curtin P Teacher 09/04/2018 $30.50 (first hour) $15.00 (subsequent hours)

5. Nicholas Cellini Camp Curtin P Teacher 09/04/2018 $30.50 (first hour) $15.00 (subsequent hours)

6. Darell Venable Camp Curtin C Tutor 09/04/2018 $12.00 7. Denise Alexander Camp Curtin C Tutor 09/04/2018 $12.00 8. Eric Slater Camp Curtin C Tutor 09/04/2018 $12.00 9. Leslie Franklin Camp Curtin C Tutor 09/04/2018 $12.00 10. Valarie Fisher Foose C Safety Monitor 09/04/2018 $11.03 11. Ken Green SciTech C Enrichment Aide 09/04/2018 $10.00 12. Carol Heisey Scott P Teacher 09/04/2018 $30.50 (first hour)

$15.00 (subsequent hours)

13. Monica Werdt Scott P Teacher 09/04/2018 $30.50 (first hour) $15.00 (subsequent hours)




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7.1 APPOINTMENTS D. NIET Training, August 1 and 2, 2018 Classroom Teachers, Counselors, and Instructional Coaches, along with building and district administrators participated in a two-day training with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) to prepare for mentoring and instructional leadership teaming for 2018-2019 SY. All HEA Employees are to be paid at the professional development training rate of $24.00/hours, for a maximum of 13 hours.

Name Location *Job Class Position Effective

Date Hourly Salary

1. Heather Matlock Ben Franklin P Special Education Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

2. Jacqueline Burton Ben Franklin P 1st Grade Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

3. Melanie Taylor Ben Franklin P 2nd Grade Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

4. Shawn Tuttle Ben Franklin P Special Education Facilitator

08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

5. Kay Delaney Camp Curtin P Special Education Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

6. Kerensa Finley Camp Curtin P Instructional Coach 08/02/2018 9.75 hours at $24.00 per hour

7. Susan Johnson Camp Curtin P 5th Grade Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

8. Tammy Hatcher Camp Curtin P 6th Grade Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

9. Tracey Sharpe Camp Curtin P Computer Tech Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

10. Traci Moyer Camp Curtin P 8th Grade Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

11. Meg Rusanowsky Downey P Instructional Coach 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

12. Valeri White Downey P Kindergarten Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

13. Douglas Kishbaugh Foose P 4th Grade Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

14. Heather MacMillan Foose P Kindergarten Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

15. Patti Graham Foose P Kindergarten Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

16. Susan Betcke Foose P ESL Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour




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7.1 APPOINTMENTS D. NIET Training, August 1 and 2, 2018-continued

Name Location *Job

Class Position Effective Date Hourly Salary

17. Jeff Snyder John Harris P Mid-Level Math Teacher 08/02/2018 6.5 hours at $24.00 per hour

18. Michelle Palmer-Felton

John Harris P Instructional Coach 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

19. Denise Long Melrose P 3rd Grade Teacher 08/02/2018 6.5 hours at $24.00 per hour

20. Janel King Melrose P 1st Grade Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

21. Jennifer Rainey Melrose P Reading Specialist 08/02/2018 6.5 hours at $24.00 per hour

22. Amy Grab MMSA P Reading Specialist 08/02/2018 6.5 hours at $24.00 per hour

23. Brandi Perkovich MMSA P Mid-Level English Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

24. Kelli Recher MMSA P 5th/6th Grade Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

25. Colleen Matson-Forrester

Rowland P Instructional Coach 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

26. Danielle Sass Rowland P Mid-Level Math Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

27. Eric Samuelson SciTech P Instructional Coach 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

28. Holly Worful SciTech P Math Teacher 08/02/2018 6.5 hours at $24.00 per hour

29. Kylee Spangler SciTech P English Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

30. Nanette Blank SciTech P Science Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

31. Bernadette Schaufert Scott P Instructional Coach 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

32. Dawna Holbert Scott P Kindergarten Teacher 08/02/2018 6.5 hours at $24.00 per hour

33. Erin Roller Scott P 2nd Grade Teacher 08/02/2018 13 hours at $24.00 per hour

34. Kristina Hancock Scott P 2nd Grade Teacher 08/02/2018 6.5 hours at $24.00 per hour




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7.2 CHANGES/CORRECTIONS WITH CHANGE IN PAY

Name Location *Job Class From To Effective

Date 1. Jaquetta Foster-Lee Downey C Special Education

Instructional Aide I Special Education Instructional Aide II with of a hourly rate of $15.75

10/10/2018

2. Dineen Jackson Foose C Part-Time Food Service Worker

Full-time Food Service Worker (New Position) EXPLORE

11/16/2018

3. Michael Terwillger John Harris P Dean of Students (Blended Transition Academy) – SIG with an effective date of 09/21/2018

Dean of Students (Blended Transition Academy) – SIG

10/22/2018

4. Xiomara Rodriguez Rowland C Safety Monitor Office Assistant replacing Barbara Quartmon (Transferred) with a hourly rate of $10.72

10/31/2018

7.3 CHANGES/CORRECTIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN PAY

Name Current Location

*Job Class From To Effective Date

1. Barbara Quartmon Admin C Receptionist Secretary at SciTech 11/05/2018 2. Jaquetta Foster-

Lee Downey C Special Education

Instructional Aide II Special Education Instructional Aide II at John Harris (Student IEP)

10/15/2018

3. Michael Hall John Harris P Dean of Students at John Harris – Blended Transition Academy (SIG)

Dean of Students – Health & Human Services/Arts Communication

09/19/2018

4. Shy Lawing John Harris P Dean of Students at John Harris – Blended Transition Academy (SIG)

Dean of Students – 9th Grade

08/13/2018

5. Niurka Reyes-Garcia

SciTech C Secretary Receptionist at Admin Bldg.

11/05/2018




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7.4 DECEASED

Name Location *Job Class Position Effective Date Compensation

1. Mary Jo Sherrick Melrose P 1st Grade Teacher 10/20/2018 N/A

7.5 RESIGNATIONS


1. Matthew Boyd Cougar Academy

P Biology Teacher 10/01/2018 N/A

2. Monica Beasley Foose P 2nd Grade Teacher 10/16/2018 (Being held 60 days or until

replacement is hired)

N/A

3. Melinda Runk Foose P 4th Grade Teacher 10/16/2018 (Being held 60 days or until


N/A

4. Jeremy Gephart John Harris P Special Education Teacher

10/17/2018 (Being held 60 days or until


N/A

5. Lloyd Hill John Harris C Special Education Instructional Aide I

10/10/2018 N/A

6. Karla Carmona Melrose P Long Term Substitute Teacher – 2nd Grade

10/19/2018 N/A

7. Holly Harper Melrose P Long Term Substitute Teacher – 2nd Grade

10/26/2018 N/A

8. Tammi Welsh Melrose P Kindergarten Teacher 10/17/2018 (Being held 60 days or until replacement

is hired)

N/A




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7.6 TENURE It is recommended that the Board approve the following Temporary Professional Employees for tenure, in accordance with the Pennsylvania School Code of 1949, Article XI, Section 1121. They have completed three years of satisfactory service. Tenure is updated twice a year for Board approval.

Name Location *Job Class

Position Hire Date Tenure Date

1. Elizabeth Reach Marshall P 5th/6th Grade Teacher 04/27/2015 04/27/2018 7.7 TERMINATION


1. William Shader Camp Curtin C Special Education Instructional Aide II

10/19/2018 N/A

7.8 LEAVE OF ABSENCES

Name Location *Job

Class Position Leave Type Effective Date

1. Michael Rivers Ben Franklin C Custodian FMLA 10/12/2018 – 01/07/2019

2. H. David Ellis Camp Curtin P Computer Tech Teacher Sabbatical 08/13/2018 – 01/14/2019

3. Kirsten Long Camp Curtin P 5th Grade Teacher FMLA 04/05/2019-06/03/2019

4. Susan Gibson Downey P ESL Teacher Intermittent FMLA (Immediate Family Member)

12/08/2018

5. Kristina Sgrignoli Rowland P 5th Grade Teacher Intermittent FMLA 09/06/2018 – 02/06/2019

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

THIS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made

this _____ day of _________, ____, by and between the SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY

OF HARRISBURG (the “District”), with its principal office located at 1601 State Street.

Harrisburg, PA 17103, and ____________________ (the “Independent Contractor”) with an

address as provided in Schedule “A” (as defined in this Agreement) (the District and

Independent Contractor are sometimes referred to in this Agreement individually as a “party”

and collectively as the “parties”, as the context appears).

BACKGROUND

The District wishes to engage Independent Contractor to provide the Services (as defined

in this Agreement) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and

Independent Contractor desires to be so engaged.

Therefore, in consideration of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and with the

intent to be legally bound by this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

1. Scope of Services. The District retains the Independent Contractor to provide the

services set forth on the attached Schedule A, incorporated in this Agreement and made a part of

it (the “Services”). The Independent Contractor, whose background information is attached to

this Agreement as Exhibit “A”, incorporated in this Agreement and made a part of it, shall

perform the deliverables specified in Schedule A and any other deliverables as reasonably may

be agreed to between the parties to this Agreement. Independent Contractor’s performance of

the Services and Deliverables shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in

this Agreement. Nothing provided in this Agreement shall require the District to use the

Independent Contractor on an exclusive basis for the provision of the Services and Deliverables.

2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date of it and shall

continue until the End Date set forth in Schedule A unless terminated earlier as set forth in this

Agreement (the “Term”).

3. Responsibilities of Independent Contractor.

(a) During the Term of this Agreement, the Independent Contractor shall

perform the Services and Deliverables in a diligent and timely manner and in compliance with all

applicable laws, rules and regulations.

(b) Except as set forth in this Agreement, the Independent Contractor shall be

responsible for all expenses incurred by the Independent Contractor in connection with the

provision of the Services and Deliverables, including automobile and travel expenses.

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4. Compensation.

(a) The District shall compensate the Independent Contractor based upon an

hourly rate, all as set forth on Schedule A (the “Fees”). Independent Contractor shall maintain

time records to the quarter (.25) of an hour. Independent Contractor must keep track of all time

spent and must submit detailed timesheets in the format set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached to this

Agreement and incorporated in and made a part of it, along with Independent Contractor’s

invoices.

(b) Independent Contractor shall bill on a bi-weekly basis for the Services and

Deliverables in the format set forth in Exhibit “C”, attached to this Agreement and incorporated

in and made a part of it.

(c) Independent Contractor shall maintain the timesheets that relate to the

expenses for the Services performed and Deliverables made under this Agreement for a period of

four (4) years from the date of final payment, and shall make these records available to the

District and its representatives at reasonable times and with reasonable notice to the Independent

Contractor.

(d) Regardless of any other payment provisions of this Agreement, the

District reserves the right to withhold payments for Independent Contractor’s failure to perform

as agreed and further reserves the right to challenge any billings submitted by the Independent

Contractor.

(e) Independent Contractor shall not be an employee of the District and shall

not be entitled to participate in or receive any benefit or right as do District employees under any

District employee benefit or welfare plans, including employee insurance, pension, savings and

security plans.

(f) Except as set forth in this Agreement, no other sums shall be due to the

Independent Contractor or from the District, including reimbursement of car or travel expenses

or other expenses.

5. Use of a Computer and Equipment. The District, in its sole discretion, may

allow the Independent Contractor to use one or more of its computers or laptop computers and

other equipment (collectively “Equipment”) at its facilities or at other locations. Independent

Contractor shall use the Equipment solely for the Services and Deliverables pursuant to this

Agreement. The Independent Contractor shall observe and follow all District policies when

using any Equipment. These policies include all District computer, internet, and confidentiality

policies.

6. Termination.

(a) This Agreement may be terminated by the District or the Independent

Contractor at any time for any reason, with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days prior

written notice to the other party, after which the Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to

any other compensation from the District.

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(b) Immediately upon termination, the Independent Contractor shall return to

the District any Equipment in the Independent Contractor’s possession. If the Independent

Contractor does not return any Equipment immediately, the Independent Contractor agrees to

pay the District One Hundred Dollars ($100) a day per piece of Equipment for every day that the

Independent Contractor does not return any Equipment in the Independent Contractor’s

possession.

7. Confidentiality.

(a) The District may provide the Independent Contractor with access (orally,

visually or otherwise) to confidential, proprietary, and highly sensitive information relating to the

District, which may include information pertaining to the business, operations, finances,

employees, students and parents of the District (collectively, “Confidential Information”). The

Independent Contractor acknowledges that the District may disclose Confidential Information to

the Independent Contractor in order to enable the Independent Contractor to perform the

Services and Deliverables. The Independent Contractor recognizes and agrees that the

unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information could be harmful to the District.

Consequently, the Independent Contractor agrees not: (i) to use, at any time, any Confidential

Information for the Independent Contractor’s own benefit or for the benefit of any person, entity,

or company other than the District; or (ii) to disclose, directly or indirectly, any Confidential

Information to any person who is not a current employee of the District, except in the

performance of the Services, at any time prior or subsequent to the termination of this

Agreement, without the express written consent of the District. The Independent Contractor

acknowledges that any and all documents, including documents containing Confidential

Information, furnished by the District or otherwise acquired or developed by the Independent

Contractor in connection with this Agreement (collectively, “District Materials”) shall at all

times be the property of the District. Upon the termination of this Agreement or association with

the District, the Independent Contractor shall return to the District any District Materials that are

in the Independent Contractor’s possession, custody, or control.

(b) Independent Contractor shall not cause, or require, the District to violate

any provision of the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g

(FERPA) in connection with the implementation of the provisions of this Agreement.

(c) Independent Contractor shall ensure that its employees meet the

confidentiality requirements contained in Paragraph 7(a) and (b) of this Agreement.

(d) The provisions of this Paragraph 7 of this Agreement shall survive

termination or expiration of this Agreement.

8. Representations of Independent Contractor. Independent Contractor represents

and warrants to the District that:

(a) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the compliance with the

terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement by the Independent Contractor will not

violate or result in a breach of or constitute a default (or an event which might, with the passage

of time or the giving of notice or both, constitute a default) under any of the terms, conditions or

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provisions of any contract to which the Independent Contractor is a party or any judgment or

order of any court or governmental body.

(b) Neither Independent Contractor nor the Independent Contractor’s

employees have been convicted of any felonies and are properly licensed if licenses are

necessary to provide the Services and Deliverables.

(c) Neither Independent Contractor nor the Independent Contractor’s

employees have been convicted of any crimes of fraud, bribery, molestation, sexual misconduct

or moral turpitude.

(d) The Independent Contractor and the Independent Contractor’s employees

are qualified and properly trained to provide the Services and the Deliverables and the

credentials provided in Exhibit “A” are true and correct.

(e) The Independent Contractor provided the resume contained in Exhibit “A”

to the District as part of the application process for the work provided for under this Agreement.

(f) No employee or principal of the Independent Contractor currently holds,

and will not during the Term of this Agreement, hold any other elective or appointed office or

position with the District.

9. Background Checks. Independent Contractor shall adhere to applicable state

and federal regulations in screening prospective employees of the Independent Contractor.

Independent Contractor shall comply with criminal background checks and fingerprint

regulations required by law. Independent Contractor shall require each of its employees who

will work on District premises to have a background check performed with: (a) the Pennsylvania

State Police (i.e., a Request for a Criminal Check); and (b) the Department of Public Welfare

(i.e., a Child Abuse History Clearance). Independent Contractor shall supply the District with

the necessary codes to enable it to process a request for a Federal Criminal History Record

Information (“FCHRI”) (i.e., as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education) for each

Independent Contractor employee who is to work on District premises or will come in contact

with District students. Independent Contractor is responsible for all costs with obtaining the

background checks described in this Paragraph 9 of this Agreement other than processing the

FCHRI. Independent Contractor shall provide in writing to the District prior to its employee

commencing work on District premises, the results of the background check specified in this

Paragraph 9 of this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall not permit any of its employees

who will work on District premises or will come into contact with District students to be (a)

under the age of eighteen (18) years old, and (b) convicted in Pennsylvania or in any other

jurisdiction of any of the crimes listed in Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code, 24 P.S.

Section 1-111, or any offense that is substantially equivalent to any of the offenses listed in that

Section in which the judgment of the conviction was entered under the law of any other

jurisdiction, or an attempt to commit one of the Section 111 listed crimes. Each employee of

Independent Contractor who will work on District premises or come into contact with District

students shall notify Independent Contractor and the District’s Title I Office if, during the course

of this Agreement or any other agreement with the District, if an employee is convicted in

Pennsylvania or in any other jurisdiction of any of the crimes listed in Section 111 or any offense

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that is substantially equivalent to any of the offenses listed in that Section in which the judgment

of the conviction was entered under the law of any other jurisdiction, or an alleged attempt to

commit one of the Section 111 listed crimes.

10. Enforcement. The Independent Contractor agrees that the District’s remedy in

the form of monetary damages from any actual or threatened breach by Independent Contractor

of the obligations, covenants, representations and warranties in this Agreement, and particularly

those contained in Section 7 of this Agreement, will be inadequate, and that the District shall also

be entitled to enforce any provision of this Agreement, and particularly those contained in

Section 7 of this Agreement, by temporary or permanent injunction or other equitable relief

obtained in any court of competent jurisdiction without the necessity of proving damages,

posting bond or other security to prevent any breach or threatened breach by the Independent

Contractor of this Agreement. Any mandatory equitable relief shall be without prejudice to any

other rights or remedies which may be available to the District at law or in equity.

11. Insurance. Independent Contractor understands that it is not insured by or under

the insurance policies of the District. During the Term of this Agreement and covering the

period after the Term during which any claim might be asserted against the District, Independent

Contractor represents and warrants that Independent Contractor has secured and shall maintain at

Independent Contractor’s own expense all insurance that Independent Contractor is required by

law to carry in connection with the services described in this Agreement, as well as

commercially reasonable insurance covering risks arising in connection with the services

described in this Agreement, including worker’s compensation insurance and employer’s

liability and comprehensive general liability insurance. Upon request by the District,

Independent Contractor shall name the District as an additional insured on any insurance policies

required under this Agreement. Upon written request by the District, Independent Contractor

shall promptly provide to the District evidence of insurance coverage for the Independent

Contractor. Independent Contractor shall send written notification to the District thirty (30) days

in advance of any change to, or cancellation of, any of the Independent Contractor’s insurance

policies or coverages required under this Agreement. The provisions of this Paragraph 11 of this

Agreement shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.

12. Non-Discrimination. Independent Contractor and the District shall not

discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability,

veteran status, or age in the administration and performance of this Agreement.

13. Disputes. Jurisdiction in connection with any dispute or controversy that is

unresolved shall be only with the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Any action related in any manner to this Agreement may only be filed in that Court.

14. Intellectual Property Rights.

(a) The parties expressly agree that all work product is “work made for hire”

under the copyright laws of the United States and other countries, and shall be considered work

prepared by an employee within the scope of that employee’s employment or work specially

ordered or commissioned for use as a contribution to a collective work. To the extent that any

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work product is not deemed “work made for hire,” Independent Contractor assigns all copyrights

and intellectual property rights to the District unless the parties otherwise agree.

(b) All work product shall become the sole property of the District upon

payment, and may be used by the District in any manner during or after the Term of this

Agreement.

15. Indemnification. The Independent Contractor shall indemnify, pay for the costs

of defense, and hold the District, its employees, agents, officers and directors, harmless from and

against any and all loss, cost, expense, liability or damage, including all reasonable attorneys’

fees and costs, resulting from a breach by the Independent Contractor of any of the Independent

Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement or otherwise arising out of or relating to any

actions or activities of the Independent Contractor in connection with this Agreement, whether or

not in breach of this Agreement, except to the extent that any claims result from the gross

negligence or willful misconduct by the District. The provisions of this Paragraph 15 of this

Agreement shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.

16. Independent Contractor Status. Independent Contractor shall be an

independent contractor and not an employee, agent, or representative of the District. The

Independent Contractor shall be responsible for the Independent Contractor’s own debts,

obligations, acts and omissions, including the payment of all required federal, state and local

withholdings, social security and other taxes or benefits. The Independent Contractor shall have

no power or authority to enter into contracts or commitments on behalf of the District or to

otherwise legally bind or obligate the District. The Independent Contractor shall not represent

itself to be the agent or representative of the District.

17. Notices. Any notice, request, demand or other communication required or

permitted to be given under this Agreement will be sufficient if in writing and if delivered

personally, or sent by certified or registered mail as follows (or to another address or addressee

as will be set forth in a notice given in the same manner):

If to District:

Dr. Sybil Knight-Burney, Superintendent

Harrisburg School District

1601 State Street

Harrisburg, PA 17103

With copy to: Harrisburg School District

1601 State Street

Harrisburg, PA 17103

Attn: President, Board of School Directors

Attn: Business Administrator

If to Independent Contractor:

The Address for Independent Contractor

provided in Schedule “A”

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Any notice will be deemed to be given on the date delivered or mailed, as applicable, in the

manner provided in this Paragraph 17 of this Agreement.

18. Validity. With respect to the covenants, representations and agreements

contained in Section 8 of this Agreement, the existence of any claim or cause of action of the

Independent Contractor against the District, whether predicated on this Agreement or otherwise,

shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement by the District of any of the covenants,

representations or agreements contained in this Agreement. Any provision of this Agreement

that is found to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable is severable and shall not affect the validity

of any of the other provisions contained in this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is

found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to any applicable statute, rule, law or

regulation or to be for any reason unenforceable, the court may modify this Agreement as needed

so as to permit enforcement of this Agreement as modified.

19. Modification and Waiver of Breach. No provision of this Agreement shall be

amended, waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties. Failure

to insist upon strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement

shall not be deemed a waiver of that term, covenant or condition, nor shall any waiver or

relinquishment of any right or power under this Agreement be deemed a waiver or

relinquishment of that right or power at any time.

20. Limitation of Liability. No individual official, employee, or agent of the District

shall have any direct or indirect personal liability under or in connection with this Agreement.

The District is a local agency and at all times retains its statutory immunity defense as provided

by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 42 Pa. C.S.A. §§ 8501, 8541.

21. Assignment. This Agreement is for the personal services of the Independent

Contractor, and the Independent Contractor shall not assign or delegate any of the Independent

Contractor’s rights, duties, or obligations under this Agreement.

22. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between

the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior or

contemporaneous agreements or understandings between the parties with respect to that subject

matter.

23. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in

accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its principles

of conflict of laws.

24. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are solely for convenience of

reference and are not to be given any effect in the construction or interpretation of this

Agreement.

25. Approval of governing body. The contractual understandings set forth in this

Agreement are valid only if this Agreement is approved by the governing body of the District.

26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,

each of which shall be deemed to be an original as against any party whose signature appears on

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the counterpart, and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. The

Agreement shall be binding when one or more counterparts of it, individually or taken together,

shall bear the signatures of all of the parties reflected on this Agreement as the signatories.

Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by facsimile or electronic mail shall have

the same binding effect as delivery of an executed original.

27. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to

create or extend any rights to any third parties as third-party beneficiaries.

28. Binding Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their

personal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

29. Standard Terms and Conditions. Attached to this Agreement as Exhibit “D” is

a Standard Terms and Conditions Addendum (“Terms”), the provisions of which are

incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement as though fully set forth in this Agreement. In

the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the provisions of the Agreement and the

Terms, the Terms shall prevail and govern. Provisions in any purchase order, acknowledgment

or other documentation that are in addition to or at variance with the Terms are specifically

waived by the Independent Contractor and rejected.

The parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year set forth in the first

paragraph of this Agreement.

ATTEST: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF

HARRISBURG

By:

Name: _Carol Kaufmann _________ Name: Judd Pittman ___________

Title: Board Secretary Title: Board President

WITNESS/ATTEST: COMPANY NAME/INDEPENDENT

CONTRACTOR

By:

Name:

Title:__________________________

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SCHEDULE “A”

Independent Contractor Name

Independent Contractor Address

Independent Contractor Tax Identification #

Compensation Hourly Rate

Total Monthly Compensation Not to Exceed

Total AGREEMENT Not to Exceed

AGREEMENT Start Date

AGREEMENT End Date

Service Delivery Location(s)

Services to be performed, DETAILS (below)

DELIVERABLES and MEASURES (below)

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A N N I E J . ( J O Y ) E I C H E L B E R G E E D . D . President and CEO, Eichelberger Training and Consulting (ETC), LLC

205 Cox Farm Rd. NW Marietta, GA 30064 Telephone: 770.485.7878 office; 717.576.6539 mobile

Email: [email protected] Education § 1999: ED.D. , Educational Leadership - Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD § 1978: MS, Special Education - The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD § 1973: BA, Psychology - Johnson C. Smith University , Charlotte, NC An educational professional with more than 40 years of experience as a teacher, building administrator, director of special education and pupil services and director for school intervention services, ombudsman and professional learning expert with a passion for developing leaders to best serve high poverty schools and districts. With experience at the local, state and national level, my commitment is to the right of all children to a quality education, preparing them for future opportunities. Recent and Relevant Professional Experience July 2011 – Eichelberger Training and Consultation (ETC.LLC) Leadership Development and School Improvement Consultant Provide consultation and technical assistance to State Education Agencies (SEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the areas of leadership, school improvement/turnaround and Response to Instruction and intervention (RtII). Specific areas of expertise include: leadership development, strategic and school improvement planning, project management, organizational design and management, team building, professional development, and data-driven decision making. 1998 – 2011 Director, School Intervention & Professional Development Services and Statewide Lead for Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtII), PA- Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN) Harrisburg, PA

1996–1998 Director, Special Education and Pupil Services, Harrisburg School District, Harrisburg, PA § Provided overall leadership and management of the division of special education and pupil services. Administered

four departments including special education, pupil services, medical services and student support services.

1994 –1996 Director, Project FORUM, National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) Alexandria, VA

§ Responsible for the administration and management of a federally funded project designed to support the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in its efforts to provide for the exchange of timely and relevant information among federal, state and local education agencies. Lead a team in policy analysis and research syntheses of significant and emerging policy and program issues. Produced and coordinated the production of relevant concept papers and other documents on critical issues in special education.

1987-1993 Director, Special Education, Support and Special Pupil Services, Baltimore City Pubic Schools, Baltimore, MD § Responsible for overall leadership and management of special education services for 18,000 students with

disabilities. Managed a multimillion dollar budget. Executive Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction § Coordinated multiple projects across divisions of curriculum and instruction, school and community relations,

alternative programs, compensatory education and special education. Implemented a Middle School Reform Initiative.

Coordinator, Office of Ombudsman Services

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§ Resolved issues and complaints regarding the provision of free appropriate education for students with disabilities. Coordinated consent decree mandated activities with District and court appointed personnel. Developed and implemented system wide mechanism to prevent special education timeline violations.

1983-1987 Maryland State Department of Education, Baltimore, MD Regional Administrator and Acton Plan Liaison § Provided technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs) regarding special education programs and

coordinated statewide parent professional partnership initiative. Investigated and resolved special education complaints. Monitored the implementation of an SEA/LEA compliance action plan. Conducted inservice training for LEA personnel on special education laws and regulations.

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