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COLONIAL INTERMEDIATE UNIT 20MINUTES OF MEETING

June 25, 2014The June meeting of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of School Directors was held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA. President Baxter called the meeting to order at 7:50 PM at which time the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.Members Present:

Susan Baxter, Saucon Valley (President)Michelle Price, EastonEileen Featherman, East Stroudsburg Dr. Michael Baird, NorthamptonKenneth Butz, NazarethDaniel Wunder, Pleasant ValleyEthan Habrial, Pen ArgylMerlyn Clarke, Stroudsburg Cindy Nester, Wilson

Members Absent:Pamela Colton, Bangor (Vice-President)Pam Lutfy, Delaware ValleyAnnabella Lastowski, Pocono MountainEugene McKeon, Bethlehem

Also Present:Dr. Charlene M. Brennan, Executive DirectorDr. Mary Beth Bianco, Assistant Executive DirectorMrs. Margaret Stoudt, Substitute Secretary to the BoardMrs. Kathy Emeigh, Director of Curriculum ServicesMr. Thomas Kalinoski, Director of Technology ServicesMr. Anthony Pidgeon, Director of Human Resources & Research ServicesMr. Christopher Wolfel, Director of Special EducationElizabeth Kelly, Solicitor

On motion by Dr. Baird, seconded by Mrs. Featherman, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the Seating of a new Board Member for Easton Area School District:

SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBER

Easton Area School DistrictIt is recommended that Ms. Michelle Price be seated as the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 School Director representing the Easton Area School District. Ms. Michelle Price will fill the unexpired term of her predecessor, which will expire June 30, 2016.

4. MOTION to Approve Agenda – June 25, 2014

On motion by Mr. Butz, seconded by Mrs. Featherman, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the Agenda as presented with any additions and/or corrections noted.

5. MOTION TO Approve Minutes of Meeting – May 28, 2014On motion by Mrs. Featherman, seconded by Mr. Butz, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the Minutes of the May 28, 2014 meeting as presented.

6. MOTION TO Approve the Report of the Treasurer & Request for Approval of Bills – May 2014On motion by Mrs. Featherman, seconded by Mr. Butz, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Report of the Treasurer for the month of May 2014 was approved and bills ordered paid.

7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Board Minutes – May 28, 2014

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Mrs. Baxter announced that an Executive Session was held prior to the meeting to discuss negotiations and legal and personnel items. Present were: Susan Baxter, Michelle Price (arrived 6:30 PM), Eileen Featherman, Dr. Michael Baird, Kenneth Butz, Daniel Wunder, Ethan Habrial, Merlyn Clarke, Cindy Nester, Dr. Brennan, Dr. Bianco, Mr. Pidgeon and Atty. Kelly.

8. COMMUNICATIONS

a. Letter of Appreciation from Saucon Valley Board of Directors ATTACHMENT 8.a

9. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS – Vicky Huggan, Teacher / PSEA10. COMMENTS BY VISITORS (Agenda Items) – None at this time11. REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

a. Summary – 2014 Election of CIU20 Board Members ATTACHMENT 11.a

b. Donald Marsh Memorial Fund

The recipient of the Donald Marsh Memorial Fund award is: Kevin Acevedo – Pen Argyl Area School District. A check in the amount of $100 was presented at the Senior Awards at CIT on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.

Miscellaneous: Dr. Brennan recognized Mrs. Margaret Stoudt, who is filling in for Mrs. Hales this evening.

She will be retiring after 36 years of employment. The Twenty was distributed for the month of June

12. OLD BUSINESS – None at this time

On motion by Dr. Baird, and seconded by Mrs. Featherman and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the following Action Items (on AGENDA) as presented with any additions and/or corrections noted:

13. ACTION ITEMS

1. Board Acknowledgement – Completion of InductionIt is recommended the Board acknowledge the following individuals who have completed the CIU20 Induction Program (PA Code, Title 22, Chapter 49.16), during the 2013-2014 school year:

Laura Balmer June 25, 2014 Kathryn DeBoer June 25, 2014Shaelynn Laponuke

June 25, 2014 Michelle Lavelle June 25, 2014

Danielle Schroeder

June 25, 2014

2. Approval of Designation of DepositoriesIt is recommended the Board approve the designation of the following banks for use as depositories during the 2014-2015 school year:

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

3. Approval of Facsimile Signatures


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It is recommended that the CIU20 Board Officers be authorized to use facsimile signatures during the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the Uniform Facsimile of Signature of Public Officials Act, Act of 1961, July 25, P.L. 849, as amended 65 P.S. 301.

4. Authorization to Solicit QuotationsIt is recommended the Board authorize the Director of Business Services and/or Coordinator of Billing and Insurance to solicit quotations for investments during the 2014-2015 school year.

5. Approval of Year-end Budgetary TransfersIt is recommended the Board authorize the Director of Business Services to make necessary budget transfers as of June 30, 2014 and to make budget transfers resulting from auditor’s adjustments after the closing of the fiscal year.

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

7. Approval – New Class / Positions It is recommended the Board approve the following new class / positions:

a. Guaranteed Daily Substitute Teacher (3 Positions) effective 2014-2015 school year. These positions are needed to provide coverage for programs with specialized needs where our current substitute pool is unable to provide service. (All Programs and Locations as assigned)

b. (1) Teacher and (2) Associate Teachers effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. The Pocono Mountain SD has requested the Intermediate Unit provide a high school program for students with autism.

c. Guaranteed Daily Substitute Bus Driver/Van Driver/Monitor (3 Positions) effective 2014-2015 school year. Due to continued shortages of substitutes for Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, and Monitors, these positions are necessary to ensure daily coverage for student transportation.

d. Teacher, effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. The Easton Area SD has requested the Intermediate Unit take over the operation of Northampton County’s Prison education program. (Alternative Education, Northampton County Prison)

8. Approval – Change in Position It is recommended the Board approve the following change in position:

a. From Mental Health Treatment Specialist to Program Specialist (Autistic Program Specialist – Early Intervention) effective July 1, 2014. This change in position is needed to include an educational background perspective in addition to mental health. (Serving all EI locations in the CIU20 service area)

9. Approval – Pay Scale for Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (formerly known as Provider 50)It is recommended the Board approve the attached Pay Scale for Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (formerly known as Provider 50), along with a document to be used when a change is to occur. ATTACHMENT 13.9

On motion by Mr. Butz and seconded by Mrs. Featherman, and unanimously passed by voice vote (with the exception of one “no” vote on 13.15), the Board approved the


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following Action Items (on ADDENDUM) as presented with any additions and/or corrections noted.

ADDENDUM – ADD

11.Approval – New Class / Positions It is recommended the Board approve the following new class / positions:

e. Associate Teacher (1:1), effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. The East Stroudsburg Area SD has requested the intermediate unit provide this position to meet the needs of an individual student. (ES, Colonial Academy)

f. (1) Teacher and (1) Associate Teacher, effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. The Bangor Area SD has requested the intermediate unit provide a high school program for students with autism. (AS, High School TBD, Bangor Area SD) Budget Amendment is attached. ATTACHMENT 13.11.b

g. (1) Teacher, (1) Associate Teacher and (1) Mental Health Worker, effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. The Pocono Mountain SD has requested the intermediate unit open a therapeutic Emotional Support class. (ES, Clear Run Intermediate School, PMSD) Budget Amendment is attached. ATTACHMENT 13.11.c

h. Mental Health Worker, effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. This position is needed due to the number of students and acuity of their behaviors. (ES, Moore Elementary School, Northampton Area SD) Budget Amendment is attached. ATTACHMENT 13.11.d

i. Mental Health Worker, effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. This position is needed due to the number of students and acuity of their behaviors. (ES, Paxinosa Elementary School, Easton Area SD) Budget Amendment is attached. ATTACHMENT 13.11.e

j. (1) Teacher, (1) Associate Teacher and (1) Mental Health Worker, effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. The Pocono Mountain SD has requested the intermediate unit open a therapeutic Emotional Support class. (ES, PM West Jr. High School, PMSD) Budget Amendment is attached. ATTACHMENT 13.11.f

k. Training and Consulting Staff, effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. This position will be for the 2014-15 School Year to replace a Training and Consulting Staff member who will be assigned to other duties for one school year. This is a one-year position and will be subject to continuation upon school district need.

l. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. An additional Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is needed due to increased number of students requiring occupational therapy services.

m. Speech Therapist (2 positions), effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. These new positions are needed due to the increased number of school-age students requiring speech therapy. (Northampton and Monroe Counties)

n. (1) Teacher, (2) Associate Teachers, effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. A middle level classroom is needed for students in the Life Skills Support program. (LSS, Easton Middle School)


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o. (1) Teacher, (2) Associate Teachers, effective first day of the 2014-2015 school year. The Bethlehem Area School District has requested the Intermediate Unit to provide a middle school program for students with autism. (AS, East Hills Middle School)

12.Approval – Job Coach Vehicles PurchaseIt is recommended the Board authorize the purchase of six (6) 2015 Ford Fusions (Sands Ford of Red Hill) for job coaches to transport students. The following vehicles are in disrepair and require continuous repairs and maintenance to ensure safe transporting of students. The vehicles will be traded in to offset the cost of the purchase. A copy of the quote tabulation is attached. ATTACHMENT 13.12

Make Model Year VINCHEVY VAN 2006 1GNDU23L16D143071CHEVY VAN 2006 1GNDU23L36D145694CHEVY VAN 2006 1GNDU23L66D143227CHEVY COBALT 2008 1G1AL58F287292649CHEVY COBALT 2008 1G1AL58F487258101CHEVY COBALT 2008 1G1AL58F387273897

13.Approval – Budget Amendment (Resolve Emotional Support Program)It is recommended the Board approve the budget amendment to the Resolve Emotional Support Program Budget for 2014-2015 because the original budget contained the closing of two additional classrooms. However due to discussions with Dr. Cunningham and Kris Koberlein the classrooms will continue in 2014-2015. The budget amendment is attached. ATTACHMENT 13.13

14.Approval – Schedule of InsurancesIt is recommended the Board approve the schedule of insurance as outlined below for the 2014-2015 school year.

2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012Commercial Package $56,760 $48,679 $38,257 $37,044Commercial Automobile $109,298 $104,316 $88,182 $95,838School Board Legal (E&O) $41,219 $32,483 $24,772 $21,905Commercial Umbrella $28,343 $27,863 $25,330 $25,330Boiler Included Included Included $2,515Workers' Compensation $564,327 $528,276 $409,643 $405,827

15.Review for Approval – 2014-15 Board Policy HandbookIt is recommended the Board review the 2014-15 Board Policy Handbook for approval at the August 27, 2014 Board meeting.Mr. Habrial voted “no” Mr. Pidgeon will make copies of changes and distribute.

On motion by Mrs. Featherman and secoded by Mr. Wunder, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the following Personnel Items (on AGENDA) as presented with any additions and/or corrections noted.

On motion by Mr. Habrial and seconded by Mrs. Featherman, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved the following Personnel Items (on ADDENDUM) as presented with any additions and/or corrections noted.

14. PERSONNEL ITEMS


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

A. LEAVES OF ABSENCEIt is recommended the Board approve the following Leaves of Absence (without pay and benefits unless otherwise noted):

None at this time

B. RESIGNATIONSIt is recommended the Board accept the following Resignations:

Name Position Reason Effective Date1 Patricia Bowman Teacher Other employment;

Dissatisfaction with wages or conditions & Other reasons

July 30, 2014

2 Lauren Poplawski Associate Teacher Other employment June 10, 20143 Thomas Ricks Transportation No reason given June 4, 20144 Marianne Rigolon PT Clerical Assistant Illness or other family reasons May 30, 20145 Elizabeth

NuernbergerSpeech Therapist Other employment & Family

reasonsJuly 31, 2014

6 Roxanne Sagala Substitute Retirement March 22, 20137 Joseph

SmichowskiMental Health Worker No reason given August 12, 2014

8 Tiffany Smith COTA To accept OT position with CIU20

August 13, 2014

9 Margaret Stoudt Cabinet Secretary Retirement June 30, 201410

Brian Tanhauser Substitute Other employment May 27, 2014

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Michael Tetro Mental Health Treatment Specialist

No reason given August 14, 2014

ADDENDUM – ADD 12 THROUGH 1712

Ryan Allen Mental Health Worker To accept a Guidance Counselor position with CIU20

August 13, 2014

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Carolyn Kloiber Occupational Therapist Other employment & Dissatisfaction with wages or conditions

August 13, 2014

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Stacy Kulics Training and Consulting Staff (TaC) Other employment August 13, 2014

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Vivian Matyas Associate Teacher Retirement & Other reasons August 14, 2014

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Richard Raidline Transportation Illness or other physical problems

June 30, 2014

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William Vitulli Principal Other employment August 4, 2014

C. JOB STATUS CHANGESIt is recommended the Board approve the following Job Status Changes:

Name Assignment Salary Effective1 Samantha

BaumannPart-time Clerical Assistant (Technology, CIU20 Office)

From $13.73/hour (Cluster 3E), 4 hours per day, not to exceed a total of 300 hours TO 7.5 hours per day. Not to exceed a total of 720 hours

June 5, 2014

2 Crisangel Cabreja

From Full-time Associate Teacher (1:1) to Associate Specialist for

2014-2015 (Step 3) (2012-2013 Salary:

August 15, 2014


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Community Support (Resolve, CIU20 Office)

$23,114)

3 Patricia Freeman

From Part-time (.8) to Full-time Associate Teacher (EI, Colonial Early Learning Center, located in BASD)

2014-2015 Salary for a FT AT (Step 4 – HS/HQ for 2013-2014)

July 1, 2014

ADDENDUM – ADD 4 THROUGH 54 Katherine

DeSistoFrom Long-term Substitute to Part-time (.8) Associate Teacher (EI, Colonial Early Learning Center, located in BASD)

2014-2015 Salary for an Associate Teacher (.8) (Step 1 – BS/BA) for 2013-2014 (2012-2013 Salary: $16,092)

July 2, 2014

5 Dennis Mills, Jr. From Mental Health Treatment Specialist to Coordinator of Clinical Support (Level IV) (Resolve, Colonial Academy)

2014-2015 Level IV (2013-2014 Salary: $68,065)

August 11, 2014 (PRC)

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

Name Assignment Salary Effective Date1 Devin Heckman Part-time Summer Work Force

Laborer (Buildings and Grounds, CIU20 Office)

$7.25/hour. Not to exceed 40 hours per week and a total of 343 hours

June 9, 2014 – August 15, 2014

2 Hilary Meale Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY – East Hills MS, BASD)

2013-2014 Hourly Rate (Cluster 7 – BS/BA) (2012-2013 Rate: $14.27 per hour)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

3 Hilary Meale Long-term Substitute Registered Occupational Therapist (OT – School Age, ESASD)

2014-2015 (Step 1 – M/MEQ) (2012-2013 Salary: $50,892)

To be determined (PRC)

4 Michael Onjack Part-time Summer Work Force Laborer (Buildings and Grounds, CIU20 Office)

$7.25/hour. Not to exceed 40 hours per week and a total of 343 hours

June 9, 2014 – August 15, 2014

5 Tiffany Smith Full-time Registered Occupational Therapist (OT – School Age, Northampton County)

2014-2015 (Step 1 – M/MEQ) (2012-2013 Salary: $50,892)

August 14, 2014

ADDENDUM – ADD 6 THROUGH 716 Ryan Allen Full-time TPE Guidance Counselor

(NPSS, Notre Dame HS, EASD)2014-2015 (Step 1 – M/MEQ) (2012-2013 Salary: $50,892)

August 14, 2014

7 Krista Buchanan Full-time TPE Speech Therapist (Speech & Language Impaired Support – School Age, ESASD)

2014-2015 (Step 1 – M/MEQ) (2012-2013 Salary: $50,892)

August 14, 2014

8 Dana Griesback Full-time TPE Speech Therapist (Speech & Language Impaired Support – School Age, PVSD and SASD)

2014-2015 (Step 1 – M/MEQ) (2012-2013 Salary: $50,892)

August 14, 2014

9 Michelle Makhoul

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OT – School Age, Northampton County)

2014-2015 (Cluster 6 – Step 1) (2012-2013 Salary: $30,490)


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Jacqueline Manjone

Full-time Associate Teacher (1:1) (ES, Colonial Academy, following PAASD)

2013-2014 (Step 1 – BS/BA) (2012-2013 Salary: $20,115)

May 1, 2014 and will continue until student moves or no longer needs service

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Alicia Sassano Full-time Transition Coach (Transition, Northampton County)

2014-2015 (Cluster 7 – Step 1) (2012-2013 Salary: $22,115)


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Susan Stifel Full-time TPE Teacher (EI, Colonial Early Learning Center, BASD)

2014-2015 (Step 1 – M/MEQ) (2012-2013 Salary:

July 1, 2014


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Stacey McKee Part-time Teacher (ESY) (East Stroudsburg HS-South, ESASD)

2013-2014 Hourly Rate (Step 1 – BS/BA) (2012-2013 Rate: $34.58)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Josef Fanzo Part-time Teacher (ESY) (East Stroudsburg HS-South, ESASD)

2013-2014 Hourly Rate (Step 1 – M/MEQ) (2012-2013 Rate: $36.09)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Elizabeth Hulswit-Green

Part-time Teacher (ESY) (East Hills MS, BASD)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Bethany Pancoast

Part-time Teacher (ESY) (East Hills MS, BASD)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Jasmine Kozero Part-time Teacher (ESY) (East Hills MS, BASD)

2013-2014 Hourly Rate (Step 1 – M15) (2012-2013 Rate: $36.47)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Denise Carbone Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (East Stroudsburg HS-South)

2013-2014 Hourly Rate (C7 – HS/HQ) (2012-2013 Rate: $11.43)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Brenna Courtright

2013-2014 Hourly Rate (C7 – HS48/AS) (2012-2013 Rate: $12.49)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Mary Hawes June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

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Samantha Manento

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Allison Obeid June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

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Lynn Sheehan June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

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Tenico Wiggins June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Sari Winston June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Jill Iaconetti 2013-2014 Hourly Rate (C7 – BS/BA) (2012-2013 Rate: $14.27)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Nancy Lauchaiare

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Hilary Morrow June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Stacey Panas June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Kaitlyn Doddy Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (East Hills MS, BASD)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

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Kallie Hartman June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

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Brooke Moeller June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Emily Moscaritolo

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Victoria Knepp 2013-2014 Hourly Rate (C7 – BS/BA) (2012-2013 Rate: $14.27)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Luke Mason June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Tyler Merrick June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014


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Megan Rice June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Fawn Rivenbark June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

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Reema Tadjar June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Adam Thomas June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

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Mary Wiley June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

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Breanna Hettenbach

Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (Colonial Academy – Emotional Support)

2013-2014 Hourly Rate (C7 – BS/BA) (2012-2013 Rate: $14.27)

June 24, 2014 – July 17, 2014

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Nicole Rothrock

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Jeremy Swick Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY – Partial Hospitalization, Liberty HS, BASD)


July 8, 2014 – July 31, 2014

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Mitchell Virgilio July 8, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Geoffrey Brooks Part-time Teacher (Title 1 Summer Program – Northampton County Juvenile Detention Center)


June 23, 2014 – August 8, 2014 (PRC)

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Richard Eller 2013-2014 Hourly Rate (Step 1 – M15) (2012-2013 Rate: $36.47)

June 23, 2014 – August 8, 2014 (PRC)

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Tori Heffelfinger 2013-2014 Hourly Rate (Step 1 – M30) (2012-2013 Rate: $36.85)

June 23, 2014 – August 8, 2014

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Joshua Inman 2013-2014 Hourly Rate (Step 1 – BS/BA) (2012-2013 Rate: $34.58)

June 23, 2014 – August 8, 2014

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Melvin Moyer 2013-2014 Hourly Rate (Step 1 – M30) (2012-2013 Rate: $36.85)

June 23, 2014 – August 8, 2014 (PRC)

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Ashley Smith 2013-2014 Hourly Rate (Step 1 – B24) (2012-2013 Rate: $35.34)

June 23, 2014 – August 8, 2014

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Kim Sauerzopf Part-time Associate Teacher (Title 1 Summer Program – Northampton County Juvenile Detention Center)


June 23, 2014 – August 8, 2014

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Kelly Assise Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (East Stroudsburg HS-South)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Thaidy Camacho

Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (East Stroudsburg HS-South)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Dana Flynn Part-time Speech Therapist (ESY) (East Hills MS, BASD)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Danielle Huff Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (East Hills MS, BASD)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Matthew Roseti Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (East Stroudsburg HS-South)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Sarah Tomlinson



June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

5 Melanie Villano Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) 2013-2014 Hourly Rate (C7 June 26, 2014 –


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9 (East Hills MS, BASD) – BS/BA) (2012-2013 Rate: $14.27)

July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Hallie Catania Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (East Stroudsburg HS-South)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Kayla Cavanaugh



June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Donna Kowzun Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (East Stroudsburg HS-South)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Ariana Rosado Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (East Stroudsburg HS-South)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Noreen Scudero Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (East Stroudsburg HS-South)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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James Shoopack Part-time Mental Health Worker (ESY – Emotional Support, Colonial Academy)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Stephanie Hartman



June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

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Shaun Kirk Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OT – School Age, Monroe and Pike Counties)

2014-2015 (Step 1) (2012-2013 Salary: $30,490)

August 14, 2014

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Camille Lamberson

Van Driver/Monitor (Transportation, locations as assigned)

2013-2014 Rates (2012-2013 Rates: $12.74/$11.30/hour)

May 5, 2014

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Kylie Lerch Part-time Teacher (Hearing Impaired, EI, Northampton and Monroe Counties)


July 2, 2014 – July 24, 2014, not to exceed 10 hours per week (PRC)

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Erin Dolan Part-time Associate Teacher (ESY) (East Hills Middle School)


June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (PRC)

E. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS to Current PositionsIt is recommended the Board approve the following Supplemental Agreements with current employees:

Name Rate Service Effective Dates1 Reik Foust (MHW) Contractual hourly

rate, not to exceed 84 hours

To provide services during the Summer Partial Hospitalization Program

July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014

2 Andrea Fuller (School Nurse)

Contractual hourly rate. Not to exceed 126 hours (previously approved for 84 hours)

To provide nursing services during the Summer Partial Hospitalization Program

July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014

3 Timothy Glick (Teacher) Contractual hourly rate. Not to exceed 105 hours (previously approved for 84 hours)


July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014


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4 Billie Jo Gonzalez (Mental Health Worker)

Contractual hourly rate, not to exceed 84 hours


July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014

5 Alfred Youtz (MHW) Contractual hourly rate. Not to exceed 105 hours


July 1, 2014 – August 7, 20146 Nicholas Strebig (MHW)

7 Patty Buskirk (MHW)8 Kimberly Jennings-

Heckman (MHTS)9 Kristen Deinarowicz (AT

1:1)$17.98/hour. Not to exceed 105 hours.

To work as a MHW during the Summer Partial Hospitalization Program

July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014

10 Fran Felix (MHTS) Contractual hourly rate. Not to exceed 28 hours


July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014

11 Christopher Baumann (MHW)

$34.58/hour. Not to exceed 154 hours

To work as a Teacher during the Northampton County Juvenile Justice Summer Program

June 23, 2014 – August 7, 2014

12 Amanda Clauser (Speech Therapist)

Contractual hourly rate. Not to exceed 6 hours, plus mileage

EASD is requesting a Speech Therapist during ESY for an Easton student

July 1, 2014 – August 13, 2014

13 Andrea Fuller (School Nurse)

Contractual hourly rate. Not to exceed 21 hours

To provide nursing services during the Emotional Support ESY Program

June 24, 2014 – June 26, 2014

14 Penny Myers (Associate Teacher)


To provide services during the Emotional Support ESY Program

June 24, 2014 – July 17, 2014

15 Mark Seremula (MHW) Contractual hourly rate. Not to exceed 21 hours

To provide services during the Emotional Support ESY Program

June 24, 2014 – June 26, 2014

16 Christopher Hindson (Occupational Therapist)


To provide ESY Occupational Therapy services

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

17 Adrienne Levey (Physical Therapist)


To provide ESY Physical Therapy services for a Nazareth SD student

June 26, 2014 – August 8, 2014

18 Irina Rosario-Flynn (Associate Specialist – Hearing Support)


To provide interpreting services for a hearing impaired student in the ESY program at Liberty High School 6 hours per day

July 8, 2014 – July 31, 2014

19 Sara Smith (Teacher) Homebound Rate. Not to exceed 8 hours, plus mileage

To provide homebound ESY instruction for a Stroudsburg SD student

July 7, 2014 – August 8, 2014

The following staff to receive their contractual hourly rate (unless noted otherwise), not to exceed 68 hours, to provide services during the Extended School Year Program. Effective June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014:

Name Current Position:

ESY Position: Hourly Rate (if different from current position)

20 Elizabeth Bartels Associate Teacher Associate Teacher21 Kaitlyn Hafner Associate Teacher Teacher $34.5822 Dani Hineline Associate Teacher Associate Teacher23 Jackie Lentini Substitute Associate Teacher $14.2724 Brittany Riker Substitute Associate Teacher $12.4925 Kirsten DeRoche TaC Staff Teacher26 Kellie Russell Associate Teacher Teacher $34.7727 Dani Whitehead Teacher Teacher


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Name Rate Service Effective Dates28 Samantha Siegfried

(Associate Teacher)$25/hour. Not to exceed $8,000

To provide Driver Education Instruction

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

29 Cynthia Karner (Bus, Van, Monitor)

$20/hour (Apportionment of 400 pooled hours, TBD based on training needs)

To provide CDL training July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

30 Kathy Janny (Bus, Van, Monitor)

31 Bonny Hadley (Bus, Van, Monitor)

32 Karen Bukoski (Speech Therapist)

Contractual Daily Rate. Not to exceed 1 day

To provide a Mentor Training Session at CIU20’s annual Induction Academy

August 8, 2014

33 Daniel Damweber (NPSS Guidance Counselor)

Contractual Daily Rate. Not to exceed 1 day

To train a new Guidance Counselor June 19, 2014

34 Brigid Messa (Teacher) Not to exceed $500

To mentor a new professional (S. Laponuke)

August 15, 2013 – August 14, 2014

Reason for Lateness: Mentor information was overlooked by Board Secretary at time of S. Laponuke’s hire.

35 Sandra Sebo (Teacher) Not to exceed $500

To mentor a new professional (E. Gardner)

February 3, 2014 – February 2, 2015

Reason for Lateness: Mentor information was overlooked by Board Secretary at time of E. Gardner’s hire.

36 Andra Bell (TaC Staff) Contractual Daily Rate. Not to exceed 1 day

Will monitor our Online Learning Paths, answer questions, trouble shoot, and provide resources to participants taking courses during the summer semester

June 17, 2014 – August 14, 2014

37 Stacy Kulics (TaC Staff) Contractual Daily Rate. Not to exceed 4 days

Will provide assistance with reviewing data to support goals with Easton HS’s Improvement Plan.

July 16, 2014, July 17, 2014, August 7, 2014 and August 13, 2014

38 Michell Ressler (TaC Staff) Contractual Daily Rate. Not to exceed 1 day

Will monitor our Online Learning Paths, answer questions, trouble shoot, and provide resources to participants taking courses during the summer semester

June 17, 2014 – August 14, 2014


Presenting Classroom Strategies Training at Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School as requested

August 11, 2014


To Facilitate “Differentiated Instruction Mathematics for Grades 3-5” workshop at CIU20

August 13, 2014

41 Kristin Starosta (TaC Staff) Contractual Daily Rate. Not to exceed 1 day

To develop and revise RENEW training program with Carbon-Lehigh IU21 as requested by PaTTAN

July 10 or 11, 2014

42 Kristin Starosta (TaC Staff) Contractual Daily Rate. Not to exceed 1 day

To present “Behavior Management” session at CIU20’s Induction Academy

August 7, 2014

ADDENDUM – ADD 43 THROUGH 55The following staff to receive their contractual hourly rate (unless noted otherwise), not to exceed 68 hours, to provide services during the Extended School Year Program. Effective June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014:

Name Current Position:

ESY Position: Hourly Rate (if different from current position)

43 Rosemary Greco Associate Teacher Associate Teacher44 Patricia Hughes Associate Teacher Associate Teacher45 Christine Lozowski Substitute Associate Teacher $14.27


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46 Lynne Sabia Associate Teacher Associate Teacher47 Daria Dorshimer Associate Teacher Teacher $35.34

Name Rate Service Effective Dates48 Paula Staples (Guidance

Counselor)Not to exceed $500

To mentor a new professional (Ryan Allen)

August 7, 2014 – August 6, 2015

49 Christine Prohaska (Speech Therapist)

Not to exceed $500

To mentor a new professional (Krista Buchanan)

August 7, 2014 – August 6, 2015

50 Karen Bukoski (Speech Therapist)

Not to exceed $500

To mentor a new professional (Dana Griesback)

August 7, 2014 – August 6, 2015

51 Donna Katechis (Teacher) Not to exceed $500

To mentor a new professional (Susan Stifel)

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

52 Joseph Bonnani (Substitute) Contractual daily rate. Not to exceed 12 days

To provide ESY services (Teacher)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

53 Kyle Jones-Sherman (Teacher) Contractual daily rate. Not to exceed 12 days

To provide ESY services (Teacher)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

54 Katie Klingel (Associate Teacher) Contractual daily rate. Not to exceed 12 days

To provide ESY services (Associate Teacher)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

55 Richard Cariss (Substitute) Contractual daily rate. Not to exceed 12 days

To provide ESY services (Associate Teacher)

June 26, 2014 – July 31, 2014

F. CONTRACTS FOR PAYMENTIt is recommended the Board approve the following Contracts for Payment and that the Executive Director and Board Secretary be authorized to execute same on behalf of, and as agent for, the Board of Directors of CIU-20:

Attachment

Name Service Rate Effective Dates

F.1 Agolino Educational Services, Inc.

Will conduct three-credit online Continuing Professional Education courses:

a) An In-Depth Analysis of How Children Learn

b)Assertive Discipline Techniques for the Classroom

c) Civics for Educatorsd)Classroom Management Strategies that

Worke) Creativity in Content Area Teachingf) Dealing with Students that Need

Emotional Supportsg)Differentiated Instruction: Reaching &

Teaching Learnersh) Effective Strategies for Transitioning

Studentsi) Instructional Strategies for Meeting the

Needs of Learnersj) Introduction to Students with Special

Needsk) Managing Challenging Behaviors in the

Classrooml) Parents as Partnersm) Pennsylvania History: An Educator’s

Guiden) Scoring Guides as an Assessment Toolo) The American Revolution: An Educator’s

Guidep)The Civil War and Reconstruction: An

Each course will be held 2 times for a total of 38 courses at a maximum of $6,000 per course. ($200/person for up to 30 people) Not to exceed $228,000

September 16, 2014 – October 31, 2014 and November 1, 2014 – December 15, 2014


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Educator’s Guideq)Theories for Innovatively Reaching ALL

Learning Stylesr) Understanding and Managing ADHD in

the Classrooms) Using Graphic Organizers to Promote

Active LearningF.2 Margaret

BilheimerWill provide a full day session: “Reading Skills for the Second Language Classroom” at the annual IU Wide In-Service

Not to exceed $500/day, plus mileage.

October 13, 2014

F.3 Glenn Brown Will provide driver education training to participating school districts

$27/hour. Not to exceed $10,000

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.4 Matthew Brown Will provide driver education training to participating school districts


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.5 Center for Developmental Disabilities

Will provide Early Intervention services and programs for young children in Pike County.

As outlined in contract. Not to exceed $363,469

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.6 Children’s Home of Easton

Will provide transportation services for special education students to Colonial Academy and as outlined in contract

$40.43/student per day.

2014-2015 school year

F.7 CPE Associates (Josh Stein)

Will conduct three-credit online Continuing Professional Education Courses:

a) The Teacher’s Toolbox: How to Identify and Combat Bullying

b)The Teacher’s Toolbox: The 21st Century Educator

c)The Teacher’s Toolbox: Building Self Esteem in the Classroom

$200/person, for up to 30 participants per course. Not to exceed $6,000 per course

a) September 23, 2014 – October 23, 2014

b)October 7, 2014 – November 7, 2014

c)November 14, 2014 – December 14, 2014

F.8 This contract was pulled from the AgendaF.9 Delta T Group Will enable CIU20 to provide clients and

families with substitute mental health professionals as well as provide services to children receiving P50 that could not be accounted for due to lack of staff availability

$42/hour for a Social Worker and $85/hour for a Psychologist. Not to exceed $11,490


F.10 Joyce Gordon Amendment: to provide a Parental Involvement workshop: “Fountas and Pinnell: Leveled Literacy Intervention” originally approved on April 23, 2014 is amended as follows: Amend the contract amount to include an additional $85. Not to exceed $740

F.11 Michael Grasso Will provide driver education training to participating school districts


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.12 Dr. Eugene Jennings

Will provide psychiatric evaluations for students in CIU20 and district programs


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.13 Martin Lewis Will provide driver education training to participating school districts


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 (PRC)

F.14 Laura McGraw-Cook

Will provide psychological services for the Provider 50 program

$47/hour, for 1,000 hours. Not to exceed $47,000

September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015

F.15 Vicki Miller Will provide psychiatric services in the CIU20 School-Based Outpatient Program

$98/hour, for 800 hours. Not to exceed $78,400

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.16 This contract was pulled from the AgendaF.17 Elizabeth Rozette

NguyenWill conduct psychological services for the P50 Program



F.18 Northampton Will train the staff at Colonial Academy on $250/session, for September 12,


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County Fire School fire safety and evacuation procedures 2 sessions. Not to exceed $500

2014 and September 19, 2014

F.19 One Call Now Will provide calls to students’ homes, staff members and bus drivers to alert them of school closings, delays and announcements

Not to exceed $597.71


F.20 PenTeleData Amendment: to provide WAN circuits and Commodity Internet to WAN member districts, originally approved on January 27, 2010 and last amended on April 23, 2014 is amended as follows: Amend the contract to modify services for CIT, Delaware Valley SD, Northampton Area SD, Pen Argyl Area SD, Pocono Mountain SD and Stroudsburg Area SD

F.21 Amy Pidgeon Will provide occupational therapy/social skills services to students

$33/hour, for 1,200 hours. Not to exceed $39,600, plus mileage

August 15, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.22 Laura Pieroni-Flores

Will provide a full day session: “Reading Skills for the Second Language Classroom” at the annual IU Wide In-Service

Not to exceed $500/day, plus mileage

October 13, 2014

F.23 Rx Home Care, Inc.

Will provide an RN or LPN in absence of the full time nurse at Colonial Academy

$39/hour or $35/hour as outlined in contract. Not to exceed $3,042


F.24 Dr. Anil Saxena Will provide psychiatric evaluations for students in CIU20 and district programs


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.25 Leo Schnalzer, Jr. Will provide driver education training to participating school districts


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.26 Service Master Will perform janitorial services at the Colonial Early Learning Center for extra cleaning services over summer break as outlined

Not to exceed $4,202

July 24, 2014 – August 14, 2014

F.27 Service Master Will perform janitorial services at the Colonial Early Learning Center as outlined

$2,354.50/month. Not to exceed $28,254

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.28 Cynthia Taylor Will conduct psychological evaluations for the P50 Program



F.29 Therapy Source, Inc.

Will provide occupational therapy services to school age students in the Delaware Valley SD


August 25, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.30 Transperfect Will provide remote interpreting services (RIS) as a means to eliminate language barriers

$115/month, for 12 months. Not to exceed $1,380, plus a fee of $1.30/minute

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.31 This contract was pulled from the AgendaADDENDUM – ADD 32 THROUGH 36

F.32 Education Logistics, Inc.

Will provide an electronic time and attendance module for the hourly employees in the CIU20’s Transportation Department

$84/bus for 70 buses. Not to exceed $5,880 and a one-time implementation fee of $2,500. Total not to exceed $8,380

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.33 Frontline Will provide access to a web based Not to exceed Duration of the


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Technologies absence tracking and substitute procurement system

$15,190.90 2014-2015 school year

F.34 Janine Wargo Will provide psychological services for school districts, charter schools and nonpublic schools in CIU20 catchment area

$335/day, for 140 days. Not to exceed $46,900 plus mileage

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

F.35 Northampton Community College

Will provide a training to the CIU20’s Transportation Department staff on School Bus Fires and Medical Emergencies

Not to exceed $500

August 12, 2014

F.36 Robin Cunconan-Lahr

Will provide training in the area of Universal Design for Learning to Itinerant Teachers, Speech Therapists and staff working in the Headstart Programs at the Colonial Early Childhood Center


July 21, 2014 – September 28, 2014

G. REVENUE GENERATING CONTRACTS FOR SERVICEIt is recommended the Board approve the following Revenue Generating Contracts for Service and that the Executive Director and Board Secretary be authorized to execute same on behalf of, and as agent for, the Board of Directors of CIU-20:

Attachment


G.1 Bangor Area SD CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Bangor Area SD

As outlined. Total will be based on requested hours of service per student

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

Bangor Area SD CIU20 will provide and bill directly for various services (Educational Audiology, Hearing & Vision, OT/PS, etc.) as outlined in contract


2014–2015 school year

G.3 Bangor Area SD CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following locations: Bangor HS (AS); CIU20 Rotation (LSS); and Five Points Elementary (AS)



G.4 Bangor Area SD CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students in the Bangor SD

$32.68/hour. Total will be based on requested hours of service per student


G.5 Bethlehem Area SD

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Bethlehem Area SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015


CIU20 will provide and bill directly for various services (Educational Audiology, Hearing & Vision, OT/PS, etc.) as outlined in contract




CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following location: Liberty High School (LSS)




CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following location: East Hills Middle School (AS)




CIU20 will provide three (3) Mental Health Workers to work in BASD Emotional Support classes at Liberty HS, Freedom HS and Broughal MS

Not to exceed $156,380 ($51,322/MHW and $2,414 for



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substitute coverage)G.10 Bethlehem Area

SDCIU20 will provide a Mental Health Treatment Specialist to work in BASD Emotional Support classes at Liberty HS, Freedom HS and Broughal MS one day per week at each location




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




CIU20 TaC Staff will provide Leadership Literacy Training at Lincoln Elementary School

$900/day, for up to 10 days per month. Not to exceed $36,000

September 1, 2014 – December 23, 2014

G.13 Capital Area IU15 Amendment: to provide funding for an instructional mentor as part of the PA Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC), originally approved on September 25, 2013 is amended as follows: Amend the contract to include an additional $1,000. Not to exceed $36,000

G.14 Capital Area IU15 CIU20 will perform Regional Math Design Collaborative (RMDC) Services


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.15 Commonwealth Connections Academy, LLC




G.16 Delaware Valley SD

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Delaware Valley SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.17 Delaware Valley SD

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



G.18 East Stroudsburg Area SD

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the East Stroudsburg Area SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015






CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following locations: 3 students at East Stroudsburg HS North (AS); East Stroudsburg HS South (MDS); JT Lambert Intermediate School (AS); Middle Smithfield Elementary (AS); Stroudsburg HS (AS); and Stroudsburg MS (AS)




CIU20 will provide a mental health worker for direct, one-on-one services at the following location: Colonial Academy (ES)




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

$32.68/hour. Total will be based on requested hours of service per



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studentG.23 East Stroudsburg

Area SDCIU20 will provide an Itinerant Special Education Teacher to provide direct service to students within the Autism Spectrum Disorder.




CIU20 will provide a one-day training on the use of the IGDI Literacy Development Tool for the ESASD Pre-K Teachers

Not to exceed $900

September 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014

G.25 Easton Area SD CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Easton Area SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.26 Easton Area SD CIU20 will provide and bill directly for various services (Educational Audiology, Hearing & Vision, OT/PS, etc.) as outlined in contract



G.27 Easton Area SD CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following locations: Bangor Middle School (AS); 2 Students at Nazareth Intermediate (AS); Nazareth Middle School (AS); Nazareth Middle School (LSS); and Shawnee Elementary (AS)



G.28 Easton Area SD CIU20 will provide a comprehensive Speech & Language evaluation for a student who attends the Easton Area SD

$109.99/hour. Total will be based on requested hours

July 1, 2014 – August 13, 2014

G.29 Easton Area SD CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following location: Colonial Academy (Summer ESY Therapeutic ES)

$205.96/day, for 13 days. Not to exceed $2,677.48

June 23, 2014 – July 17, 2014

G.30 Easton Area SD CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students in the Easton Area SD



G.31 Easton Area SD CIU20 will provide assistance during EASD’s Data Review Meetings with Administrators and Team Leaders as per their School Improvement Plan

$900/day, for 2 days. Not to exceed $1,800

August 7, 2014 and August 13, 2014

G.32 Easton Area SD CIU20 will provide Speech & Language Services during the ESY program for a student who attends the EASD

$109.99/hour, for 6 hours. Not to exceed $659.94

July 1, 2014 – August 13, 2014

G.33 Easton Area SD CIU20 will provide the following at Northampton County Prison: One Teacher; and Related Support Services



G.34 Evergreen Community Charter School

CIU20 will provide Speech & Language Services to a student who attends the Evergreen Community Charter School

$109.99/hour. Total will be based on requested hours of service


G.35 Fleetwood Area SD CIU20 will provide hosting of Moodle Services to the Fleetwood Area SD as outlined


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2013

G.36 Headstart – Community Services for Children, Inc.

Will pay a portion of the utilities and buildings costs at the Colonial Early Learning Center due to their occupancy of two classrooms

$250/month, for 12 months. Not to exceed $3,000

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.37 Lehigh Valley CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations As outlined. Total July 1, 2014 – June


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Academy Regional Charter School

as requested by Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School

will be based on requested hours of service per student

30, 2015

G.38 Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School

CIU20 will provide a two-day Writing Professional Development with LV Academy’s K-12 teaching staff: “Overview of Foundations of Writing Instruction” and “Writing and Connections to the PA Core Standards”


June 16-17, 2014 or June 23-24, 2014

G.39 Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School

CIU20 will provide child find activities as outlined in contract

As outlined. Total will be based on requested hours of service


G.40 Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts




G.41 Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.42 Lehigh Valley Dual Language School

CIU20 will provide OT, PT, Speech and Psychological Services to students who attend the Lehigh Valley Dual Language School


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.43 Nazareth Area SD CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Nazareth Area SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.44 Nazareth Area SD CIU20 will provide and bill directly for various services (Educational Audiology, Hearing & Vision, OT/PS, etc.) as outlined in contract



G.45 Nazareth Area SD CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following location: Colonial Academy (Summer ESY Autistic Support)

$205.96/day, for 12 days. Not to exceed $2,471.52

July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014

G.46 Nazareth Area SD CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following locations: Colonial Academy (Autistic Partial Support); and Nazareth Intermediate (AS)



G.47 Nazareth Area SD CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students in the Nazareth Area SD



G.48 Northampton Area SD

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Northampton Area SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015






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CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following locations: Colonial Academy (PHP); Farmersville Elementary (MDS); 2 Students at George Wolf Elementary (LSS); Nazareth Middle (AS); and Northampton HS (AS)




CIU20 will provide mental health supportive services to special education and at-risk students in the Northampton Ares SD two days per week




CIU20 will provide hosting and support of Moodle Services to the Northampton Area SD

Not to exceed $800

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.53 PA Virtual Charter School

CIU20 will provide child find activities as outlined in contract

$306.55/hour. Total will be based on requested hours for each service per student


G.54 Pen Argyl Area SD CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Pen Argyl Area SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.55 Pen Argyl Area SD CIU20 will provide and bill directly for various services (Educational Audiology, Hearing & Vision, OT/PS, etc.) as outlined in contract



G.56 Pleasant Valley SD CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Pleasant Valley SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.57 Pleasant Valley SD CIU20 will provide and bill directly for various services (Educational Audiology, Hearing & Vision, OT/PS, etc.) as outlined in contract



G.58 Pleasant Valley SD CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following locations: Clear Run Intermediate (MDS); Colonial Academy (LSS); Colonial Academy (PHP); Pleasant Valley Elementary (PS); and Washington Elementary (AS)



G.59 Pleasant Valley SD CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students in the Pleasant Valley SD



G.60 Pocono Mountain SD

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Pocono Mountain SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015






CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following




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locations: Pleasant Valley Elementary (PS); 2 Students at Pleasant Valley Intermediate School (PS); Pocono Mountain West HS (AS); Pocono Mountain West HS (MDS); Stroudsburg Intermediate/Elementary (AS)


In collaboration with Transperfect, CIU20 will provide remote interpreting services to students and staff at the Pocono Mountain SD

$38.33/month, for 12 months. Not to exceed $459.96, plus a fee of $1.30/minute for interpreting

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.64 Saucon Valley SD CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Saucon Valley SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.65 Saucon Valley SD CIU20 will provide and bill directly for various services (Educational Audiology, Hearing & Vision, OT/PS, etc.) as outlined in contract



G.66 Saucon Valley SD CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following locations: Liberty HS (AS); and Saucon Valley Elementary (AS)



G.67 Saucon Valley SD CIU20 will provide Behavioral Support services to students in the Saucon Valley SD

$53.66/hour, for 270 hours. Not to exceed $14,488.20


G.68 Stroudsburg Area SD

CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Stroudsburg Area SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015






CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at the following locations: Colonial Academy (ES); JM Hill Elementary (PHP); Stroudsburg Intermediate (LSS); 2 Students at Stroudsburg MS (AS)




CIU20 will provide sign language interpreting services for students in the Stroudsburg Area SD




CIU20 will provide ESY Instruction in the home for a student who attends the Stroudsburg Area SD

$46.09/hour, plus mileage. Total will be based on requested hours of service

June 26, 2014 – August 8, 2014


CIU20 will provide the following at Monroe County Prison: One Teacher; and Related Support Services




In collaboration with Transperfect, CIU20 will provide remote interpreting services to students and staff at the Stroudsburg Area

$38.33/month, for 12 months. Not to exceed $459.96,

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015


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SD plus a fee of $1.30/minute for interpreting

G.75 Wilson Area SD CIU20 will provide psychiatric evaluations as requested by the Wilson Area SD


July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.76 Wilson Area SD CIU20 will provide and bill directly for various services (Educational Audiology, Hearing & Vision, OT/PS, etc.) as outlined in contract



ADDENDUM – ADD 77 THROUGH 90Attachment


G.77 Bangor Area SD CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at: Colonial Academy (PHP); and Stroudsburg MS (LSS)




CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at: Pleasant Valley Elementary (PS)



G.79 Easton Area SD Will provide transportation for students at the Easton Area SD for the Summer Partial Hospitalization Program

$2.43/mile. Total will be based on number of miles students were transported

July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014

G.80 Lehigh University – Project RISE

CIU20 will participate in a literacy based grant with Lehigh University

$100/day for ten days. Not to exceed $1,000

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

G.81 Nazareth Area SD CIU20 will provide one-on-one Job Coaching services for a student in the Nazareth Area SD including transportation

$45.70/hour, for 450 hours. Not to exceed $20,565



CIU20 will provide an Itinerant Special Education Teacher to provide direct service to students within the Autism Spectrum Disorder




CIU20 will provide an Early Intervention teacher to perform assessments to all district students in the EI classroom at George Wolf Elementary School




CIU20 will provide transportation for students at the Northampton Area SD for the Summer PHP

$2.43/mile. Total will be based on to total number students are transported

July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014

G.85 PA Leadership Charter School

CIU20 will provide one-on-one Job Coaching for a student who attends the PA Leadership Charter School, including transportation

$53.93/hour for 290 hours. Not to exceed $15,639.70


G.86 Saucon Valley SD CIU20 will provide transportation for students at the SVSD for the Summer PHP


July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014


CIU20 will provide an associate teacher for direct, one-on-one services at: East Hills Middle School (Hearing Support)



G.88 Wilson Area SD CIU20 will provide small group Job Coaching services for a student in the Wilson Area

$31.99/hour, for 650 hours. Not to



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SD, including transportation exceed $20,793.50

G.89 Nazareth Area SD CIU20 will provide transportation for students at the Nazareth Area SD for the Summer PHP


July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014


CIU20 will provide transportation for students at the Pocono Mountain SD for the Summer PHP


July 1, 2014 – August 7, 2014

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

1. Substitute TeachersKelsey Speer May 28, 2014 Tracey Monaghan May 16, 2014

(previously approved as May 19, 2014)

ADDENDUM ADDKelly Lauray June 26, 2014

2. Substitute Associate TeachersKelsey Speer May 28, 2014 Tracey Monaghan May 16, 2014

(previously approved as May 19, 2014)

3. Substitute TransportationNone at this time

ADDENDUM ADDMargaret Stoudt June 30, 2014 Substitute Monitor

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

a. Behavior Specialist/Consultant – Master’sNone at this time

b. Mobile TherapistNone at this time

c. Therapeutic Staff SupportJennifer Domchek – May 5, 2014 Pamela Shay – April 10, 2014Sobeida Ramos-Reyes – June 3, 2014

ADDENDUM ADDAmanda Gernhart – June 26, 2014

d. Therapeutic Staff Support Aide


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None at this time

J. MOBILE THERAPIST - OUTPATIENT PROGRAMIt is recommended the following individuals be placed on the Mobile Therapist - Outpatient Program List as per the effective dates listed:

None at this time

15. NEW BUSINESS Mr Habrial talked about a television show he saw regarding a link between autism and

MSG. He will forward information to Charlene Brennan. Discussion was initiated by Mr. Clark regarding courses for credit and if our staff is getting

credit. Mrs. Emeigh answered that it counts for employees toward their certificate. Dr. Brennan added that we need to do professional development and that graduate level courses approved by PDE must meet standards. Also that the IU is trying to get interest in Hybrid Learning.

Mrs. Baxter reminded everyone of the SAW conference at Shawnee and that Mrs. Hales would send information out to board members. Information is also available on our website.

16. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS (Courtesy of the Floor) – none at this time

17. MOTION TO ADJOURN - There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Featherman, seconded by Mr. Butz.The next meeting of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2014, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted, Dawn M. Hales, Secretary to the Board

Margaret Stoudt, Substitute Secretary to the BoardColonial Intermediate Unit 20


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