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Board of Directors Meeting

September 17, 2015

Dr. Jill M. Hackman, Executive Director

AGENDA –

COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE MEETING

I. BCIU HONORS

EMPLOYEE-OF-THE-MONTH

Alicia Ortiz, Head Start Assistant Teacher, Office of Early Childhood and Student Services

FEATURED PROGRAMS Annual Report

—Dr. Jill M. Hackman, Executive Director

—Jason M. Bottiglieri, Assistant Executive Director

Overview of eTaxTrax – Taxbilling Services

— Sue Hawkins, Supervisor, Office of Innovation and Technology

— Matthew Mierzejewski, Supervisor, Office of Innovation and Technology

II. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

A. Executive Director Update

B. Agenda Review

III. EXECUTIVE SESSION

REGULAR MEETING

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Pledge to the Flag and Roll Call

B. Announcements

1. Executive session

2. Agenda update

3. Persons desiring to be heard

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Meeting of Thursday, August 20, 2015

III. APPROVAL/RATIFICATION OF BCIU GENERAL FUND BILLS

(Detailed list of bills are available.)

SOURCE

PAGE AMOUNT

August 2015 Ratifications 1-43 $2,622,070.08

September 2015 Ratifications 1-11 $459,555.57

September 2015 Approvals 1-10 $125,945.00

TOTAL

$3,207,570.65


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AGENDA –

IV. PNC REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE – $8,000,000 + $2,000,000:

Amount Outstanding Amount Outstanding Amount Outstanding Amount Outstanding

June 30, 2013 June 30, 2014 June 30, 2015 September 11, 2015

$8,750,000 $6,500,000 $5,000,000 $8,000,000

TOMPKINS/VIST REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE – $5,000,000:

Amount Outstanding

September 11, 2015

$1,500,000

V. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AGING REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2015:

Funding Source Current 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days

School Districts $102,965.83 $63,518.88 $71,021.24 $13,244.01

Commonwealth of PA $3,187,475.23 $8,102,309.37 $6,851,138.90 $94,170.00

Other Revenue Sources $106,157.11 $29,558.83 $20,850.38 $3,607.25

TOTALS $3,396,598.17 $8,195,387.08 $6,943,010.52 $111,021.26

GRAND TOTAL $18,646,017.03

VI. APPROVAL/RATIFICATION OF HEAD START:

Financial Statement (August 2015)

Non-Federal Share Report (August 2015)

Credit Card Purchases (August 2015)

Program Information/Updates

Policy Council Minutes/Resolutions (August 2015)

2016 Budget Submission

VII. COMBINED FINANCIAL REPORT

AUGUST 2015

CASH

BEGINNING BALANCE - AUGUST 1, 2015 $406,815.12

RECEIPTS

REVENUE RECEIPTS $6,102,748.41

RETURNED CHECKS ($5.00)

INVESTMENT REDEMPTIONS $0.00 $6,102,743.41 $6,509,558.53

DISBURSEMENTS

PRE BOARD RATIFICATIONS $200,065.24

BOARD APPROVALS $193,962.20

POST BOARD RATIFICATIONS $2,622,070.08

TOTAL CHECKS WRITTEN $3,016,097.52

CHECKS VOIDED ($24,510.68)

PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS $3,000,477.47 $5,992,064.31

ENDING BALANCE – AUGUST 31, 2015 $517,494.22


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AGENDA –

INVESTMENTS

CERTIFICATES

OF DEPOSIT TOTAL

BEGINNING BALANCE $0.00 $0.00

PURCHASES $0.00 $0.00

REDEMPTIONS $0.00 $0.00

ENDING BALANCE $0.00 $0.00

CASH AVAILABLE-AUGUST 31, 2015 $517,494.22

VIII. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS

Interest earned on investments is as follows:

August 2015

Tompkins VIST: $190.30

PNC: $.61

IX. COMMUNICATIONS

Elizabeth S. Huhn, Secretary

1. PSBA Notification of Elections

a. To authorize Secretary to cast votes for the PSBA positions for 2015, as follows:

for President-Elect

for Vice President

for Treasurer

for At-Large Representative (East)

X. OLD BUSINESS

XI. REPORT OF NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE

Robert H. Quinter, Jr., Chair

XII. BUDGETS

A. New and Proposed Budgets

No Items to Consider

B. Initial Budgets

1. Head Start Federal 2016 – Program 16-165

Office of Early Childhood and Student Services

1/1/16 – 12/31/16 $5,240,257

Funded primarily by federal dollars through the Department of Health and Human

Services, Administration for Children and Families, with additional monies from the

Child and Adult Care Food Program, this program provides education services to

approximately 610 children in 18 school districts and special needs services to

approximately 65 disabled Head Start children. (Since 1965)


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2. Head Start Training & Technical Assistance – Program 16-175


1/1/16 – 12/31/16 $56,568

Funded by federal dollars through the Department of Health and Human

Services, Administration for Children and Families, the Head Start Training and

Technical Assistance Program budget supports training in effective parenting

skills and other useful life skills. (Since 1985)

3. Berks Academic Challenge – Program 625


7/1/15 – 6/30/16 $7,500

This proprietary program features academic quiz competition based on a

student’s general scholastic knowledge and is designed to recognize the high

level of scholastic achievement in Berks County and to provide role models for

younger students in areas of scholarly pursuit. (Since 1985)

4. Professional Development Programs – Program 600

Office of Professional Development and Curriculum Services

7/1/15 – 6/30/16 $99,391

This budget is a proprietary program which provides Continuing Professional

Education Courses and charges an appropriate fee to cover the costs of

instructors, materials, lab costs, clerical support, and advertising. (Since 1982)

5. Head Start State Supplemental Assistance Program – Program 170

Office of Administration

7/1/15 – 6/30/16 $518,836

Funded by the federal government through the Pennsylvania Department of

Education and the Head Start State Collaboration Office, this program provides

monitoring and technical assistance to Head Start State Supplemental grantees

throughout the state. (Since 2005)

6. Early Childhood Mental Health Initiatives– Program 223


7/1/15 – 6/30/16 $818,377

Funded by the federal government through BCIU IDEA Section-619 and BCIU

State Early Intervention funds, this program provides funding for mental health

consultants in the six regional keys as well as provides support and monitoring

to Pre-K Counts, Head Start State Supplemental and Accountability Block

Grant programs throughout the state. (Since 2009)

7. PA Pre-K Counts - OCDEL – Program 228


7/1/15 – 6/30/16 $1,753,214

Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through a contract with

the BCIU, this program provides monitoring, technical assistance, consultation,

and training and materials for all Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts approved

providers. In addition, the BCIU will administer a sub-grant program for five

faith-based Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts approved providers. (Since 2007)


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AGENDA –

8. Guest Teacher Training Program – Program 692

Office of Human Resources

7/1/15 – 6/30/16 $19,500

This budget supports a program for the recruitment, training, and recertification

of individuals possessing bachelor’s degrees to serve as per-diem substitute

teachers in Berks County school districts and career and technology centers

participating in the program. The BCIU Department of Human Resources

maintains files on those who participate in this program and processes the

emergency permit applications and recertification required by the Pennsylvania

Department of Education. This program has provided more than 700 emergency

certified substitutes for Berks County school districts. (Since 1998)

C. Changes to Initial Budgets

1. Child Care Information Services (CCIS) Administrative Budget - Program 120


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $1,879

Total Proposed Revised Budget: $867,395

Child Care Information Services of Berks County provides funding to help low and

moderate income working families pay for child care. Funding for the program comes

from the state and federal government through the Department of Public Welfare’s

Office of Child Development & Early Learning. Parents may choose the type of child

care setting that best meets their needs. This budget represents the funds allocated to

administer the purchase of child care services for children of these families. (Since

1992) These changes are necessary to adjust expenditures to year-end projections.

2. Child Care Information Services (CCIS) Provider Budget – Program 122

Office of Early Childhood and Student Service 7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $310,000

Total Proposed Revised Budget: $15,397,226

Child Care Information Services of Berks County provides funding to help TANF,

former TANF and low and moderate income working families pay for child care.

Funding for the program comes from the state and federal government through the

Department of Public Welfare’s Office of Child Development & Early Learning. The

Department’s “Parent Choice Philosophy” allows parents to select the type of child

care that best meets their needs – relative/neighbor, registered family day care, licensed

center, or group home. This budget represents the funds used to purchase child care

services for approximately 6,000 children of working parents in Berks County.

(Since 1992) These changes are required to adjust funding to year-end projections.

3. Inclusive Practices – Early Intervention – Program 211

Office of Early Childhood and Student Service 7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $368


Funded by the federal government through the Tuscarora Intermediate unit, this

program supports increased inclusive practices for special education preschool students

in Berks County through partnerships with the community, inclusion specialists, BCIU

Child Care and BCIU Head Start. (Since 2005) This change is necessary due to year-

end adjustments.

http://bciuboard.berksiu.org/Board%20Agendas/10-16-2014/Budgets/Budgets/Change%20120%2013.14.pdf







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4. Staff Development Workshops – Program 609


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $412,323


This proprietary program provides in-service opportunities on a non-credit basis to

school district and intermediate unit personnel. Professional staff and support staff are

eligible to participate in these programs designed to increase an individual’s skills and

knowledge. (Since 1987) This budget change reflects additional revenues and

expenditures related to the PA Key PD Registry and PA Key initiatives.

5. Berks Online Learning – Program 680


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $16,652


This proprietary program is a partnership between BCIU and multiple cyber course

providers to offer local school districts online education options for K-12 students.

(Since 2008) This is the sixth year of operation for this program. This change is

necessary due to year-end adjustments.

6. BCIU Asian Studies Collaborative (ASC) – Program 147

Office of Innovation and Technology Services

7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $10,251


With funding from various sources, including fee for service by participating districts,

this program will support the development and implementation of elements of Asian

Studies in K-12 curriculum. (Since 2010) This change is necessary due to year-end

adjustments.

7. Vehicle Maintenance Parts Inventory – Program 631

Office of Business Services

7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $12,928


This proprietary fund accounts for all consumable vehicle parts purchased by the Berks

County Intermediate Unit. Other BCIU programs whose vehicles utilize these parts

will fund this program. (Since 1990) This change is necessary due to year-end

adjustments.

8. Head Start State Supplemental Assistance Program – Program 170


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $5,527


Funded by the federal government through the Pennsylvania Department of

Education and the Head Start State Collaboration Office, this program provides

monitoring and technical assistance to Head Start State Supplemental grantees

throughout the state. (Since 2005) This budget change reflects the movement of a

portion of additional staff costs into this budget and the corresponding additional

State share of social security and retirement contribution received.












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AGENDA –

9. PA Key – Program 225


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 ($183,560)


The PDE Office of Child Development and Early Learning and BCIU collaborate to

provide statewide leadership in the development of an integrated system of quality early

childhood education programs. PA Key works to develop a statewide quality improvement

plan that includes professional development, technical assistance, career lattices, and a data

management system for all preschool, childcare, and Head Start centers. This program is

federally funded through Child Care Development Fund, the Head Start Fund, the

American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) Child Development Fund, and the

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program

Fund. (Since 2005) This budget change reflects funding adjustments that provided

additional funds for the federal Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Initiative and

reduced unspent Race to the Top funds to be spent in the 15/16 fiscal year.

10. PA Pre-K Counts - OCDEL – Program 228


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $120,002


Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through a contract with the BCIU,

this program provides monitoring, technical assistance, consultation, and training and

materials for all Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts approved providers. In addition, the BCIU

will administer a sub-grant program for five faith-based Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts

approved providers. (Since 2007) This budget change reflects a mid-year funding

adjustment providing additional state funds for this program.

11. Guest Teacher Training Program – Program 692

Office of Human Resources

7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $3,600


This budget supports a program for the recruitment, training, and recertification of

individuals possessing bachelor’s degrees to serve as per-diem substitute teachers in

Berks County school districts and career and technology centers participating in the

program. The BCIU Department of Human Resources maintains files on those who

participate in this program and processes the emergency permit applications and

recertification required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This program has

provided more than 700 emergency certified substitutes for Berks County school districts.

(Since 1998) This budget change reflects more participants than had been originally

anticipated which resulted in additional revenues and expenditures.

D. Budgetary Transfers

1. CCIS Low Income Former TANF Family Budget – Program 121


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $5,866

Funded by a combination of federal and state dollars, this program subsidizes the purchase

of child care services for clients as they come off cash assistance and enter the work force.

(Since 1998) These transfers are necessary to adjust expenditures to year-end projections.








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AGENDA –

2. CCIS TANF Families Budget – Program 123


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $7,455

The Berks County Intermediate Unit Child Care Information Services budget

represents service to clients who are receiving cash assistance so that they are able to

participate in mandated welfare-to-work programs. This dollar amount represents the

funds allocated to administer the purchase of child care services from licensed centers

and group homes, registered family day care homes and legal but unregulated

caregivers for these clients. The funding for this service comes from the state and

federal government through the Department of Public Welfare’s Office of Child

Development and Early Learning. (Since 2007) These transfers are necessary to adjust

expenditures to year-end projections.

3. Berks County Intermediate Unit Child Care – Program 551


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $112,258

Funded through a combination of federal, state, and local dollars from the Department

of Public Welfare, the United Way, and private fees, BCIU Child Care operates before

and after school programs, preschool programs, and toddler programs serving over 450

children, ages thirteen months through twelve years. (Since 1971) These budget

transfers were necessary to make year-end adjustments.

4. Nolde Aides – Program 623


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $94

This self-supporting enterprise program provides instructional services to teachers and

students visiting the Nolde Environmental Center. Classes in group problem solving,

content instruction in sciences such as ecology, seasons, wildlife, conservation, and

sensory information from nature are offered. (Since 1975) These budget transfers were

necessary to make year-end adjustments.

5. Driver Education – Program 633


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $1,146

This proprietary program offers a PDE approved after-school and/or weekend

standardized driver training course of students in Berks County area school districts.

Thirty hours of in-class instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel training is

featured. Fees are paid directly by parents or the school district. Driver education

theory is available online through an arrangement with Edward Savioz Driver Training

School. (Since 1993) These budget transfers were necessary to make year-end

adjustments.

6. Professional Development Programs – Program 600


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $117

This budget is a proprietary program which provides Continuing Professional

Education Courses and charges an appropriate fee to cover the costs of instructors,

materials, lab costs, clerical support, and advertising. (Since 1982) These budget

transfers were necessary to make year-end adjustments.


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AGENDA –

7. Special Education Transportation – Program 344


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $186,785

Funded by the state, this budget provides for transportation of approximately

1800 special needs children between their homes and schools and to activities

prescribed by the individual education program. (Since 1969) These budget

transfers are necessary to adjust expenditures to year-end projections.

8. Vehicle Maintenance – Program 630


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $89,040

Funded by the state, this budget provides for transportation of approximately

1800 special needs children between their homes and schools and to activities

prescribed by the individual education program. (Since 1969) These transfers

are necessary to adjust expenditures to year-end projections.

9. BCIU Contracted Transportation – Program 632


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $205,191

This proprietary fund accounts for all contracted transportation services

including the contracted transportation portion of Special Education students,

transportation of Berks Career & Technology Center students, deliveries, field

trips, and the transportation of Reading School District, Muhlenberg School

District, Conrad Weiser School District, Antietam School District and

Tulpehocken Area School District regular education students. In addition, this

program provides transportation for the BCIU Head Start program in the city of

Reading and also to all rural Berks County classrooms. (Since 1990) These

budget transfers are necessary to reflect actual expenditures.

10. Early Childhood Mental Health Initiatives – Program 223


7/1/14 – 6/30/15 $16,765

Funded by the federal government through BCIU IDEA Section-619 and BCIU

State Early Intervention funds, this program provides funding for mental health

consultants in the six regional keys as well as provides support and monitoring

to Pre-K Counts, Head Start State Supplemental and Accountability Block Grant

programs throughout the state. (Since 2009) These budget transfers were

necessary to make year-end adjustments.


September 17, 2015


AGENDA –

XIII. PERSONNEL MATTERS

—ROB ROSENBERRY, DIRECTOR

A. General

1. To approve the Data and Reporting Specialist position description.

B. Employment – Ratifications

1. Business Services/Operations Office

a. Sherri L. Bowers – Part-time Bus Driver Trainee

Recommended Hourly Rate – $10.90

Effective Date – August 17, 2015

Replacement

b. Rene G. Fenstermaker – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant,

and Misc. Transportation

Recommended Hourly Rates – $15.00, $12.50, $10.80, and $10.28

Effective Date – September 8, 2015

Replacement

c. Suzanne M. Hannigan – Part-time Bus Driver Trainee



Replacement

d. Awilda Herrera – Part-time Bus Driver Trainee



Replacement

e. Jennifer L. Krasley – Part-time Bus Assistant and Misc. Transportation

Recommended Hourly Rates – $10.80 and $10.28


Replacement

f. Emelyn Matos-Hernandez – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant,

and Misc. Transportation

Recommended Hourly Rates – $12.50, $10.80, and $10.28


Replacement

g. Rose M. Miller – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation



Replacement

h. Yvonne Moore – Part-time Bus Assistant and Misc. Transportation

Recommended Hourly Rates – $10.80 and $10.28


Replacement


September 17, 2015


AGENDA –

i. Carlton D. Neil – Part-time Bus Driver Trainee



Replacement

j. Cindy L. Sweigart – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation



Replacement

k. Sheila M. Torres – Part-time Bus Driver Trainee



Replacement

2. Early Childhood & Student Services Office

a. Jesse M. Bishop – Teacher, Alternative Education

Recommended Annual Salary – Col. 5, Step 3, $58,293 (to be prorated)


Replacement

b. Chelsea L. Boyer – Paraeducator, Early Intervention



Replacement

c. Anais B. Jimenez – Program Secretary, Early Childhood & Student Services Office



Replacement

d. Ashley N. Laity – Paraeducator, Early Intervention



Replacement

e. Jeriko J. Reyes – Security Specialist, Alternative Education

Recommended Annual Salary – $23,609 (to be prorated)


New Position

f. Margarita Santos – Specialist, Alternative Education



New Position

g. John R. Utsey – Security Specialist, Alternative Education



New Position


September 17, 2015


AGENDA –

3. Executive Office

a. Angela Wtorkiewicz – Community Innovation Zone Specialist, PA Key



New Position

C. Change of Status – Ratifications


a. William Androwick – Part-time Driver with Bus License



Additional Assignment – Obtained CDL

b. Lucille Bross

Change from Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation

to Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation

Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $16.50, $14.20, $12.05, and $10.90

to $14.20, $12.05, and $10.90

Effective Date – July 30, 2015

Voluntary Removal of Assignment

c. Lucille Bross

Change from Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation

to Substitute Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation

No Change in Hourly Rates


Voluntary Reassignment

d. Rosa Caba

Change from Substitute Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation




Replacement

e. Jose Crespo


to Substitute Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation




f. Richard Croft

Change from Part-time Bus Driver Trainee

to Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation

Change Recommended Hourly Rate from $10.90 to $15.00, $12.50, $10.80, and $10.28


Replacement


September 17, 2015


AGENDA –

g. Bobbie-Jo Dease – Part-time Driver with Bus License




h. Joanna Fernandez






i. Deborah Fessett






j. Thomas Hicks






k. Yatrelis Huertas



Change Recommended Hourly Rate from $10.90 to $12.50, $10.80, and $10.28



l. Alicia Kachel





Replacement

m. Yudelca Matias

Change from Substitute Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation



Effective Date – April 2, 2015

Date Correction


September 17, 2015


AGENDA –

n. Yudelca Matias – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation

Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $14.65, $12.15, $10.60, and $10.18

to $15.00, $12.50, $10.80, and $10.28


Salary Adjustment per Compensation Agreement

o. Rodger Mountz – Part-time Driver with Bus License


Effective Date – June 16, 2015


p. Rodger Mountz – Part-time Driver with Bus License

Change Recommended Hourly Rate from $14.65 to $15.40



q. Elsie Nieves – Substitute Driver with Bus License




r. Elsie Nieves

Change from Substitute Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation




Replacement

s. Joyce Orr – Program Secretary, Transportation

Change Recommended Hourly Rate from $17.67 to $17.92


Rate Correction

t. Jennifer Palatino






u. Kathryn Raifsnider

Change from Program Secretary, Transportation to Supervisor, Transportation

Change Recommended Hourly Rate from $16.67 to Annual Salary, $39,348 (to be prorated)


Replacement


September 17, 2015


AGENDA –

v. Connie Shalters

Change from Part-time Bus Assistant and Misc. Transportation

to Substitute Bus Assistant and Misc. Transportation




w. Kristy Stoudt – Part-time Driver with Bus License




x. Dinanyili Suero





Replacement

y. Cesar Tamayo






z. David Terry, Jr. – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation

Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $13.30, $11.05, and $10.30

to $13.80, $11.75, and $10.80

Effective Date – June 1, 2015

Completed Disciplinary Probationary

aa. David Terry, Jr. – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation

Change Recommended Hourly Rates from $13.80, $11.75, and $10.80

to $14.20, $12.05, and $10.90



bb. David Terry, Jr. – Part-time Driver with Bus License




cc. Beth Wentzel





Replacement


September 17, 2015


AGENDA –

dd. Paul Wolf

Change from Substitute Bus Driver Trainee



Effective Date – May 29, 2015

Replacement


a. Ramona Beltre DeRodriguez – Family Engagement Worker, Head Start

Change Recommended Hourly Rate from Level I, Probationary, $12.44 to

Level I, Entry, $12.95


Completed Probationary Period

b. Susanna Cortez

Change from Program Secretary, Alternative Education to Specialist, Alternative Education

Change Recommended Hourly Rate, $14.53 to Annual Salary, $23,609 (to be prorated)


Date Correction

c. Cindy Line

Change from Disabilities/Transition Specialist, Head Start to Education Supervisor, Head Start

Change Recommended Hourly Rate from $22.71 to Annual Salary, $44,266 (to be prorated)


New Position

D. Additions to 2015-2016 Approved Substitute Lists – Ratifications

Child Care

Amy Fenstermaker, Paraeducator – Effective September 2, 2015

Early Intervention

Elizabeth Reinaker, Teacher – Effective date to be determined pending pre-employment process

Head Start

Amy Fenstermaker, Paraeducator – Effective September 2, 2015

Transportation

Wanea Moreira-Diaz, Bus Driver Trainee – Effective September 14, 2015

Donald Sunshine, Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –

Effective September 14, 2015

E. Additions to Approved 2015-2016 Out-Of-Class Substitute Lists – Ratifications



September 17, 2015


AGENDA –

F. Remove from 2015-2016 Approved Substitute Lists

Transportation

Jessica Bailey, Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –

Effective August 17, 2015

Anthony Baker, Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Melissa Columbo, Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Dontisha Cornish, Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Darigrey Del Orbe, Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Marcella Forrest, Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Stacey Hattendorf, Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Rhonda Howe, Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Melissa Hyman, Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


John Kiwak, Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Raidily Lopez, Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Craig Matthew, Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Anthony Morganti, Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


William Pagan, Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Lorri Perkins, Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


William Stoudt, Jr., Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


Jannette Wagner, Bus Assistant and Misc. Transportation –

Effective September 2, 2015

Joel Yeakley, Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation –


G. Employment – Approvals


a. Sarah J. Troester – Teacher, Alternative Education

Recommended Annual Salary – Col. 2, Step 1, $45,877 (to be prorated)

Effective Date – To be determined pending pre-employment process

New Position


September 17, 2015


AGENDA –

H. Change of Status – Approvals

No items to consider

I. Leave of Absence Requests


Personal Leave (unpaid – without benefits – Not FMLA)

a. Patricia Stefanick – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation



Personal Leave (unpaid – with benefits – FMLA)

a. Natalie Avenoso – Psychologist, Special Education


b. Emilee Chambers – Teacher, Alternative Education


c. Katie Kehm – Teacher, Alternative Education


d. Barbara Starkey – Program Administrator, Child Care Information Services


Personal Leave (unpaid – with benefits – Not FMLA)

e. Kamie Rothenberger – Teacher, Head Start


f. Stephanie Quier – Teacher, Head Start


J. Return from Leave of Absence Requests



a. Wilma Herrera – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation


Personal Leave (unpaid – without benefits – Not FMLA)

b. Tony Clayter – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation


c. Maria Lebron – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation


d. Ciera Towles – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation


2. Executive Office


a. Michele Walsh – Project Manager, PA Key


K. Retirements



September 17, 2015


AGENDA –

L. Resignations


a. Vernon R. Fischer – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation


b. Jessica J. Hartranft – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation


c. Susan J. Moyer – Part-time Driver w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation


d. Peter Skerret – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation


e. Judith A. Sohn – Part-time Driver w & w/o Bus License, Assistant, and Misc. Transportation



a. Kelsey C. Andrews – Paraeducator, Early Intervention


b. Rebecca K. Covey – Paraeducator, Early Intervention


c. Elaine Spangler – Paraeducator, Early Intervention


3. Executive Office

a. Nancy S. Fishman – Business Partnerships Director, PA Key


M. Terminations


N. Other

1. Innovation and Technology Office

a. Amanda N. Mahon – Systems Analyst & Developer Intern, Software Support


End of Temporary Assignment

XIV. OTHER MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

A. EARLY CHILDHOOD & STUDENT SERVICES

—CHERI L. WOYURKA, DIRECTOR

1. To authorize the appropriate officers to execute an agreement between the

Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) and child care providers and licensed child

care centers to provide subsidized child care services as outlined on the attachment.

2. To ratify an agreement between Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) and the

County of Berks, for the BCIU to provide alternative education services for youth

who reside Berks County Residential Center and have been taken into custody by

Immigration Customs Enforcement personnel effective, August 1, 2015, to July 31,

2016, at a fee not to exceed $788,605.


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3. To ratify an amendment to an existing agreement dated March 11, 2011, between

the Berks County Intermediate Unit and APEX Learning Digital Curriculum

Solutions to extend to June 30, 2016, and to offer APEX offerings of online

learning opportunities at the prices stated in Exhibit A dependent on length of

course, type of course, and grade level of student.

4. To ratify an agreement between Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) and the

Agora Cyber Charter School, for the BCIU to provide vision services to an Agora

student, effective for the 2015-2016 school year at a rate of $117 per hour.

5. To authorize the appropriate officers to execute an agreement between the Berks

County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) and Essential Elements, LLC, for Essential

Elements, LLC to continue the Mentor Coaching Project initiated during the 2014-

15 school year and provide long distance mentor coaching via Face Time or Skype

based on individual needs revealed through two video-taped observations in the 37

Head Start classrooms. The goal is to improve classroom performance of teachers

and assistant teachers as measured by the Office of Head Start using CLASS

(Classroom Assessment Scoring System), effective September 18, 2015, through

December 17, 2015, at a cost of $26,000.

B. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CURRICULUM

—DANIEL RICHARDS, DIRECTOR

1. To ratify an agreement between the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) and the

Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC), for the BCIU’s Office of

Professional Development and Curriculum to provide mentoring support to

instructional coaches, school-based mentors, and administrators in Berks County

school districts for a total of $35,000 to be managed by Capital Area Intermediate Unit

for the period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016.


Fleetwood Area School District, for the BCIU to provide Title 1 services to students

who reside within Title I eligible schools and attend nonpublic schools, with total

services in the amount of $3,735.48, effective August 1, 2015, through June 15, 2016.

C. INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

—BILL MILLER, CIO AND DIRECTOR

1. To ratify a lease schedule with Dell Financial Services for a three-year lease for 28

Microsoft Surface computers at a cost not to exceed $51,500, effective September 1, 2015.

2. To ratify an agreement between the Berks County Intermediate Unit and Dellicker

Strategies, LLC, for Dellicker Strategies, LLC to provide consulting services supporting

procurement of the 3rd

generation of Berks County Regional Wide Area Network in the

amount of $24,900, effective July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016.


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3. To ratify an agreement between the Berks County Intermediate Unit and StrategicLink, for

StrategicLink to provide consulting services supporting the implementation of Office 365

in the amount of $30,500, effective August 17, 2015, through March 17, 2016.

D. BUSINESS SERVICES/OPERATIONS

—CARL BLESSING, CFO AND DIRECTOR

1. To authorize the appropriate officers to execute an agreement between Conrad Siegel

Actuaries and Berks County Intermediate Unit, for Conrad Siegel Actuaries to provide

professional services for the completion of Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting for the

2015 calendar year at a fee of $7,500.

2. To authorize the appropriate officers to execute a Non-revolving Revenue Anticipation

Note (RAN) in an amount of an additional $2 million with PNC Bank at a tax exempt

floating rate based upon 68.5 percent of one month’s LIBOR (London Interbank Offered

Rate) plus 185 basis points, effective July 1, 2015, as per the attached Note Resolution.


Daniel Boone Area School District, for the BCIU to provide transportation services

for two students as designated by the Daniel Boone Area School District to and from

the Vista School, for $455.26 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), and $514.28 (Tuesday,

Thursday), effective July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016.

4. To authorize the appropriate officers to execute an agreement between the Berks County

Intermediate Unit (BCIU) and the Berks Career and Technology Center, for the BCIU to

provide transportation services effective for the 2015-16 school year, for one run (38A) at

$111.88 per day.

5. RESOLVED, that the Berks County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors hereby

authorizes a delay in the payment of the September 2015 employer quarterly PSERS

payment due to the ongoing state budget impasse and the nonpayment of the

Commonwealth’s share of the employer PSERS contribution. BCIU will pay PSERS the

September 2015 payment within five (5) days of receiving the Commonwealth’s portion of

the BCIU’s liability. This delay in the September 2015 employer quarterly PSERS payment

is in accordance with the opinion offered by the General Counsel of PSBA and BCIU’s

Solicitor.

E. ADMINISTRATION

—JASON M. BOTTIGLIERI, ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

1. To authorize the appropriate officers to execute an agreement between the Berks County

Intermediate Unit and Kathryn Holod, for Ms. Holod to provide professional services related to

certification tasks for child care facilities at a fee of $40.00 per hour not to exceed $9,000, for

the period October 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016. (PA Key)


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2. To ratify agreements between the Berks County Intermediate Unit and the following

organizations, for the noted organizations to receive Race to the Top Community Innovation

Zone Grant funding to enhance innovative programs related to early learning initiatives,

effective July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016 (PA Key):

Chester County Intermediate Unit for an award of $75,000

Child Development Centers, Inc for an award of $75,000

Community Action Southwest for an award of $75,000

Drexel University for an award of $74,913.91

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities for an award of $74,829.50

Greater Nanticoke Area School District for an award of $27,738

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 for an award of $75,000

Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children for an award of $75,000

Parent Power for an award of $73,316

Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc for an award of $70,287

Pittsburgh Public Schools for an award of $75,000

Pottstown School District for an award of $75,000

XV. BOARD MEMBERS DESIRING TO BE HEARD

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

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