WIU BOARD MEETING - SEPTEMBER 25, /25/2018 Fort Ligonier Room WIU REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING -

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1 WIU BOARD MEETING - SEPTEMBER 25, /25/2018 Fort Ligonier Room WIU REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - Roll Call Present: Eric Vaughan, Jason Conway, Christie Ridenour, Tim Hammill, Matt Thomas, Gretchen Beveridge, Linda Leghart, Sue Mains, Lynna Thomas, Joe Yorio, Irvin Tantlinger, John Sarnese, Dennis Rittenhouse, Bill Leonard, Brendan Moran, Lynne Leu Absent: Charlene Anthony, Aaron Bialon, Bill Feldbusch, Paul Scheinert, Michele Fischer, Michelle Schmidt, Sharon Mauck, Robert Fusia, Aimee Love, Cindy Camaione 1. Executive Session President Tantlinger stated that an executive session was held from 6:13 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., for personnel & legal issues. 2. Opening Exercises Mileage Form (Expense Voucher Form.pdf attached) a. Call To Order Meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call Citizen Comments on Agenda Items If you wish to address any item on the Agenda, please pick up a 3 x 5 card from the counter located inside the entrance to the meeting room. Put your full name and address on this card along with the agenda item (i.e. - SB ) you wish to address, then submit the card to the Board Secretary. (Comments on unrelated Agenda items will be entertained at the end of the meeting.) At the appropriate time, the President of the Board of Directors will recognize you to state your comment. 4. Approval of To approve the minutes of the June 26, 2018 meeting. 1st-Yorio, 2nd-Sarnese

2 (.August Meeting.pdf attached) 5. Financial Reports Are there any motions that need pulled for discussion? Discussion To approve motions FR through FR st-Mains, 2nd-Rittenhouse a. Treasurer's Report (FR August 2018 Treasurers Report.pdf attached) b. Payment of Bills (FR BillsPayable 08-16_09-17.pdf attached) c. Ratification of Investments (FR Interest August.pdf attached) 6. Board Committee Reports Executive Services - Irvin Tantlinger, President Members: Gretchen Beveridge, Vice President + Committee Chairpersons Curriculum Services - Linda Leghart, Chairperson Members: Aaron Bialon, Bill Leonard, Lynna Thomas Financial Services - Joseph Yorio, Chairperson Members: Bill Feldbusch, Aimee Love, Susan Mains Student Services - Sharon Mauck, Chairperson Members: Michelle Fischer, Robert Fusia, Michelle Schmidt Technology & Infrastructure Services - Dennis Rittenhouse, Chairperson Members: John Sarnese, Paul Scheinert Technology & Infrastructure Services Committee - Chairperson Dennis Rittenhouse reported on construction updates and timeline, also photos were displayed. 7. Executive Director Report a. Brandi Binakonsky-OCDEL Policy Fellowship Cohort Dr. Thomas reported that out of 150 applicants, Brandi Binakonsky was one of 13 to be selected to be an OCDEL Fellow and work with policy experts on early intervention. The cohort is funded by the Grable Foundation. The cohort group will work from October through June The IU will receive a $1000 honorarium. b. Administrative Team Attendance at District School Board Meetings 2 of 10

3 Dr. Conway reminded board members that beginning in October WIU administrators will be attending district board meetings. Please give them an opportunity to introduce themselves at your district board meetings. c. Variety Dress Down Program Results 73 Participants=$2,555 Raised To date, the Variety Dress Down Program has raised $2,555. (Variety Programs Handout - WIU7.pdf attached) (Variety Program Application pdf attached) d. October 23 Board Committee Meetings-6:00 PM All four committees will be meeting prior to the October Board Meeting and again, prior to the March Board Meeting. e. School Safety and Security Grant Application Dr. Conway reported that IUs are not eligible to apply under part A of the School Safety & Security grant, but are eligible to make an application on the competitive side. The WIU will be submitting an application. A survey has been sent to districts to determine Act 44 needs as part of the IU's grant application f. STEP UP Westmoreland Tim Hammill reported on STEP UP Westmoreland, which is an effort between school districts and community partners to pool resources within the county related to mental health issues in youth. This will enable all participants to share the network of services that are available. 8. WIU Foundation Ms. Linda Leghart - Board Representative Mrs. Luann Murtha - Foundation President Board Sponsored Basket for Frank Sinatra Night Dates to remember: Foundation Meeting - Tuesday, November 13, :30 AM-WIU Hanna's Town Room Frank Sinatra Night Fundraising Event (w/ John Noble)-November 10-7:00 PM- Rizzo's Event Center Linda Leghart reported on the September 11th meeting. The WIU Foundation, in conjunction with the WIU will have a booth at Fort Ligonier Days. STEM activities will be available for children to participate. Sinatra Night - tickets are being printed. Also, the development of grants is being worked on. 9. Correspondence 3 of 10

4 Christie Ridenour reported on a PAIU Spotlight article the WIU was featured in, and a Right To Know request received. (Correspondence-PAIU Spotlight-WIU 7_ Early Intervention Kids Grow by leaps and bounds.pdf attached) (Correspondence-Campbell pdf attached) (Correspondence-Campbell Federal Court Ruling.pdf attached) (Correspondence-Campbell pdf attached) (Correspondence-Campbell4-CourtDecision.pdf attached) (Correspondence-Campbell pdf attached) (Correspondence-Campbell6-Petitioning Support re RTKL Request.pdf attached) 10. Old Business None. 11. Human Resource Services a. HR To ratify employment of one (1) Speech & Language Pathologist, pending satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements. Salaries are from the salary schedules as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Name Salary Step Effective Date Type Location Amanda Slowey $45,796 M6 September 26, 2018 SLP Clairview School 1st-Leonard, 2nd-Mains Roll Call - 9-0, 8 absent - Motion carried (HR Slowey.Amanda - Resume.pdf attached) b. HR To ratify employment of one (1) EI Evaluation and Support Specialist, pending satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements. Name Salary Effectiv e Date Location Kristine Scarpaci $56,500 October 10, 2018 Administration 1st-Leghart, 2nd-Sarnese Roll Call - 9-0, 8 absent - Motion carried (HR Scarpaci.Kristine - resume.pdf attached) 4 of 10

5 c. HR To ratify the following leave requests: Intermittent Family Medical Leave a. Employee #010990, beginning August 17, 2018 Family Medical Leave a. Employee #010896, beginning September 20, 2018 b. Employee #012399, beginning September 11, 2018 To approve motions HR through HR st-Yorio, 2nd-Rittenhouse d. HR To approve an Agreement with Cameron Kolick to provide services on behalf of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, (HR Kolick_Cameron Agreement.pdf attached) e. HR To ratify an addition to the custodian's long-term substitute list, effective September 11, 2018: a. Terry Fry 12. Curriculum Services Are there any motions that need pulled for discussion? Discussion To approve motion CS st-Mains, 2nd-Thomas a. CS To ratify an Agreement with Discovery Education to provide streaming services, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, (CS Streaming Agreement-Discovery Education.pdf attached) 13. Financial Services None. 14. Technology & Infrastructure Services Are there any motions that need pulled for discussion? Discussion To approve motions TIS through TIS of 10

6 1st-Rittenhouse, 2nd-Sarnese a. TIS To approve a proposal from Workscape for tables in the Auditorium in the amount of $30, (TIS Workscape-Tables pdf attached) b. TIS To approve a proposal from Workscape Inc. for seating in the Auditorium in the amount of $39, $34, (Priced revised on 09/24/18 at 2:10 p.m. per updated proposal). (TIS Workscape-Seating-31942A.pdf attached) (TIS Workscape-Seating-31942A.Revised.pdf attached) c. TIS To ratify an Agreement with Mount Pleasant Area School District to provide Network Services, effective July 2, 2018 through June 28, (TIS Network Services-Mt. Pleasant Area SD.pdf attached) 15. Student Services Are there any motions that need pulled for discussion? Discussion To approve motions SS through SS st-Leghart, 2nd-Mains a. SS To approve an Agreement with TRC Staffing Services, Inc. for speech therapists for the non public program, effective September 11, (SS Speech Therapists-TRC STAFFING AGREEMENT.pdf attached) b. SS a thru SB e To approve Agreements with the following districts to provide Teacher Evaluation Services, effective September 25, 2018 through June 30, 2019: a. Cove Prep b. Great Expectations c. Loveli Foundations d. Our Buddy's Place Child Care and Early Learning Center e. Seton Hill Child Services Inc. 6 of 10

7 (SS a Teacher Evaluation Svc Agreement-Cove Prep.pdf attached) (SS b Teacher Evaluation Svc Agreement-Great Expectations.pdf attached) (SS c Teacher Evaluation Svc Agreement-Loveli.pdf attached) (SS d Teacher Evaluation Svc Agreement-Our Buddy's Place.pdf attached) (SS e Teacher Evaluation Svc Agreement-Seton Hill.pdf attached) c. SS To approve an Agreement with Greensburg YMCA for the swimming program, effective September 14, 2018 through June 30, (SS YMCA_letter_of_agreement.pdf attached) d. SS To ratify an Addendum to the Agreement with ESS Support Services, LLC f/k/a Mission One to state that ESS Support Services, LLC may contract directly with the Hempfield School District to provide Teacher Aides, effective July 13, (SS ESS-Support Services-Hempfield Teacher Aides.pdf attached) 16. School Board Are there any motions that need pulled for discussion? Discussion To approve motions SB through SB Item SB was pulled for discussion. Therefore, a motion to approve SB through SB was made. 1st-Mains, 2nd-Sarnese a. SB To approve the following employees to attend the 2018 ASHA Convention on November 14-18, 2018 in Boston, MA at an approximate cost of $1, per person: Candice Hite Denise Knedeisen Amanda Thompson-Winnor (SB ASHA Convention Rationale.pdf attached) b. SB of 10

8 To approve an Agreement with Lynne Leu to serve as Financial Services Director, effective October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020, starting at $104, (SB to Leu-FSD Employment Agreement-Clean Version (1).pdf attached) c. SB To vote for the following PSBA Officers: 1. President-Elect a. Eric Wolfgang b. Abstain 2. Vice President a. Art Levinowitz b. Abstain 3. PSBA Insurance Trust Trustees - term ends December 31, 2021 Seat 1 a. Richard Frerichs b. Abstain Seat 2 a. William S. LaCoff b. Abstain Seat 3 a. Nathan G. Mains b. Abstain To vote for suggested candidates. 1st-Leonard, 2nd-Leghart Voice vote - Yorio opposed. Motion went to Roll Call - 6-3, 8 absent - Motion carried 17. Board Policy First Readings No motions are needed as these are First Readings of Policy. Dr. Conway reported that several policies are available for first reading. a. SB Policy 006-Meetings (First Reading) (SB Policy 006-Meetings.pdf attached) b. SB Policy 108-Adoption of Textbooks (First Reading) (SB Policy 108-Adoption of Textbooks.pdf attached) c. SB of 10

9 Policy 246-School Wellness (First Reading) (SB Policy 246-School Wellness.pdf attached) d. SB Policy 311-Reduction in Staff (First Reading) (SB Policy 311-Reduction in Staff.pdf attached) e. SB Policy 704-Maintenance (First Reading) (SB Policy 704-Maintenance.pdf attached) f. SB Policy 806-Child Abuse (First Reading) (SB Policy 806-Child Abuse.pdf attached) g. SB Policy 808-Food Service (First Reading) (SB Policy 808-Food Service.pdf attached) 18. Comments by Citizens in Attendance If you wish to address the Board of Directors for any item on the Agenda or not, please pick up a 3 x 5 card from the counter located inside the entrance to the meeting room. Put your full name and address on this card along with the agenda item/topic (i.e. - SB ) you wish to address, then submit the card to the Board Secretary. At the appropriate time, the President of the Board of Directors will recognize you and ask you to state your comment. None 19. Comments by WIU Board of Directors Open Board Discussion Forum Mr. Rittenhouse questioned the YMCA Contract and Dr. Thomas outlined the plan. Mr. Leonard reported on a 911 memorial for the county to be unveiled in More information will be coming. In October the wall is coming to Murrysville. 20. Adjournment 1st-Sarnese, 2nd-Yorio 9 of 10

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