WESTMORELAND INTERMEDIATE UNIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES May 22, 2018

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1 WESTMORELAND INTERMEDIATE UNIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES May 22, 2018 Call to Order The regular meeting was called to order by President Dennis J. Rittenhouse at 7:10 p.m. in the Fort Ligonier Room of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, 102 Equity Drive, Greensburg, Pennsylvania followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present Bill Feldbusch, Michele Fischer, Linda Leghart, Susan J. Mains, Sharon Mauck, Dennis J. Rittenhouse, John Sarnese, Paul Scheinert, Michelle Schmidt, Irvin W. Tantlinger, Lynna Thomas, Joseph L. Yorio. Absent Gretchen Beveridge, Aaron J. Bialon, Rob Fusia, Bill Leonard, Aimee Love. Also in Attendance Dr. Jason A. Conway, Executive Director; Tim Hammill, Curriculum Services Director; Lynne Leu, Financial Services Director and Treasurer, I.U. Board; Eric Vaughan, Technology and Infrastructure Services Director; Brendan Moran, Solicitor; and Christie L. Ridenour, Secretary, I.U. Board. Citizen Comments on Agenda Items Bill Ivory questioned the IU swimming program. Discussion ensued. Mr. Ivory was invited to speak with the Executive Director for further information. Approval of Minutes April 24, 2018 Minutes Second: Ms. Leghart Financial Reports A. Treasurer's Report April (FR ) B. Payment of Bills 04/17/18-05/16/18 (FR ) C. Ratification of Investments April (FR ) Motion: Mr. Feldbusch Second: Ms. Mauck Board Committee Reports None VI. Executive Director Report Annie Sullivan Award Kelly Derr a K-1 Life Skills/Autistic Support Teacher at Southmoreland Primary School in Southmoreland School District was presented with the Annie Sullivan Award. Ms. Derr was nominated by her principal, Mr. Dan Clara, for her kind, loving and passionate work to create a school setting where all our students are included and valued. Ms. Derr works tirelessly with different programs and services and with the faculty to provide awareness and support.

2 Outstanding Paraeducator Karen Owens, a Classroom Assistant at Baggaley Elementary School in the Greater Latrobe School District, was presented with the first WIU Outstanding Paraeducator award. Ms. Owens was nominated by Dr. Cindy Soltys, Director of Student Services in the Greater Latrobe School District, who stated that Karen is a natural leader among the Classroom Assistants and teachers, for that matter. Many look to her for guidance in regards to interventions and the RTII/MTSS process. 3. Clairview-YMCA Swimming Follow-Up Dr. Conway reported that trips once a quarter have been budgeted for the swimming program at Clairview School in the upcoming school year. Mr. Ivory expressed his opinion on the importance of the program. Mr. Ivory was invited to hold a meeting with Dr. Conway and Dr. Sciullo to discuss this item. 4. CTCs Logo Contest Dr. Conway unveiled the new logo that was created by Matt Thomas of Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center. Mr. Thomas will be invited to attend the June 26 th Board Meeting. 5. Ms. Shannon Burch Presentation-NEERO Conference Ms. Burch presented the board with a compilation of items she learned at the NEERO Conference. Ms. Burch will be using this information in her dissertation. 6. AESA Residence Program-Dr. Sciullo Presentation Dr. Sciullo reported on what he learned during his trip on behalf of the AESA Residence Program. AESA is the national affiliation for IUs/Equivalents. There are more than 40 states that have an IU or an equivalent. 7. Alio Financial/General Ledger Update-Lynne Leu & Rod Miller Ms. Leu reported on the status of Mr. Miller and a breakdown of what he had been working on. She also reported on an upcoming training by Weidenhammer. WIU Foundation Report Ms. Linda Leghart - Board Representative Mrs. Luann Murtha - Foundation President Ms. Leghart reported that $3,024 profit was made on the Bingo event. Planning of events has begun for next year. County wide activities are being planned to reach a larger population of students. Also, Champion of Arts will be moving to the IU this year. Dates to remember: Foundation Meeting-Tuesday, August 14, :30 PM-WIU Hanna's Town Room Frank Sinatra Night Fundraising Event (w/ John Noble)-November 10-7:00 PM-Rizzo's Event Center 2 05/22/18 WIU Reg. Bd. Mtg. - Minutes

3 Correspondence Christie Ridenour, Secretary, shared information on the upcoming PASA/PSBA School Leadership Conference and the voting delegate. Also, a governance guide was shared. Old Business None New Business Approved agenda items FS through FS Motion: Ms. Fischer Second: Mr. Yorio FS Approved a resolution to add the $662,240 surplus from fiscal to the Committed Fund Balance to cover the shortfall from Crossroad's program closure and to be used for capital repairs, renovations, and associated debt service for the ACT 39 project approved on May 23, FS Approved a resolution to add an additional $525,000 to the Committed Fund Balance from the Unassigned Fund Balance to pay for the Auditorium renovation project approved on April 24, FS Approved the following budgets for the school year: a. Special Education Instructional Budget - $7,092,931 b. Special Education CORE Budget - $1,901,929 c. Early Intervention Budget (includes State Allocation, IDEA Component I and IDEA 619) - $6,581,722 d. IDEA Component 2 & 3 Budget (TAC and Equitable Participation) - $9,473,480 e. Non-Public Budget (Act 89) - $805,672 f. Westmoreland County Prison Program Budget - $193,149 g. Detention Center Program Budget - $332,605 h. Youth Shelter Program Budget - $179,359 B. Human Resource Services HR Approved/ratified the following retirement(s)/resignation(s): Name Position Effective end of day Reason Andrea Dexter Job Coach May 21, 2018 Resignation Maureen McMichael Classroom Assistant May 4, 2018 Resignation Thea Sikora Teacher school year Retirement Second: Mr. Yorio 3 05/22/18 WIU Reg. Bd. Mtg. - Minutes

4 HR Ratified the retirement of Martha Faust, furloughed Classroom Assistant, effective end of day March 30, Second: Mr. Sarnese HR Ratified the employment of one (1) English-as-a-Second Language Teacher, pending satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements. Salary is prorated. Name Salary Effective Date Location Kristi Ballash $27.00 per hour May 10, 2018 Itinerant Roll Call: 12-0, 5 absent Second: Mr. Feldbusch HR Employed personnel for the 2018 Extended School Year Program commencing July 2, 2018 through July 26, 2018 (school closed for the July 4, 2018 holiday) with compensation set at $28.50 per hour for Teachers and Speech & Language Pathologists, $14.00 per hour for Classroom Assistants, $20.28 per hour for Nurses, and $16.00 per hour for Job Coaches. Teachers Classroom Assistants Job Coaches Kimberly Berton Cindy Davis Katherine Dzurica Kelly Miller Darlene Miller Jacqueline McLee Luann Murtha Jane Miller Kayla Messenger Caroline Palanko Sally Stombaugh Heidi Miller Steven Saunders Lori Sciore Angel Stahl Nurses Karen Deniker Mary Evans Teacher of the Visually Impaired Sheri Robosky Amy Yurko Speech & Language Pathologists Melissa Braun Shannon Burch Katie Delaney Erin Fiore Second: Ms. Fischer 4 05/22/18 WIU Reg. Bd. Mtg. - Minutes

5 HR Approved the following Resolution for Furlough/Non-Renewal of Temporary Professional Employees. NON-RENEWAL OF TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the decrease in the amount of services requested from the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit by local school districts in the provisions of services related to the deaf and hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired populations school year have resulted in the alteration of the special education programs operated by the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, and the elimination of positions for professional employees; and WHEREAS, as a result of the above, the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, has considered the reduction and/or elimination (furlough/suspension/non-renewal of contracts) of professional employees and temporary professional employees, and the employees' furlough, suspension, and/or non-renewal of contracts in order to avoid eliminating employment positions of the most senior employees in compliance with the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949, as amended, ("School Code") and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, and pursuant to authority under the School Code, including without limitation Section 1124(2), does hereby approve, effective as of the date of this Resolution, the reduction and/or elimination (furlough/suspension/non-renewal of contracts) of the following two (2) temporary professional employees: Heather Pisczek and Elizabeth Bilinsky. Inasmuch as the above-named employees are non-tenured, their temporary professional employee contracts will not be renewed (nonrenewal) for the school year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Executor Director or his/her designee shall take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this Resolution, including but not limited to notifying the affected individuals in writing of their procedural rights to challenge these decisions, as well as the adoption of this Resolution. Motion: Ms. Leghart Second: Ms. Mauck 5 05/22/18 WIU Reg. Bd. Mtg. - Minutes

6 C. Technology & Infrastructure Services Approved motions TIS through TIS Motion: Mr. Scheinert Second: Ms. Schmidt TIS Approved a Lease Agreement with Cisco Systems for software consortium, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021, pending Solicitor review and receipt of all participating district's Letter of Intent. TIS Approved an Agreement with Idemia for fingerprinting services, effective July 16, 2018, pending Solicitor review. D. Curriculum Services Approved motion CS Motion: Mr. Feldbusch Second: Mr. Scheinert CS Approved an eacademy Consortium Membership Services Agreement with Belle Vernon Area School District for a term commencing on July 1, 2018 through June 30, E. Student Services Approved motions SS through SS Second: Mr. Sarnese SS Approved a Linkage Agreement with Ligonier Valley Learning Center. SS Approved an Addendum to the Agreement with ESS Northeast, LLC (f/k/a S4Teachers, LLC d/b/a ESS/Source4Teachers) for the services of Substitute Teachers and Staff for Extended School Year. F. School Board SB Policy #138 - Language Instruction Educational Program for English Learners (Second Reading) Second: Ms. Fischer SB Approved an Agreement with Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center to provide Executive Leadership Services, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, Second: Mr. Feldbusch 6 05/22/18 WIU Reg. Bd. Mtg. - Minutes

7 SB Approved the Revised WIU Administration Office Calendar. Motion: Ms. Fischer Second: Ms. Leghart SB Approved the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Addendum to the Agreement for the Personal Care Assistants between the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit and the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7 Classroom Assistants Education Support Personnel Association PSEA- NEA for a term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, Second: Ms. Mauck SB Approved the Revised School Aged Calendar for the Clairview School Program. Motion: Ms. Thomas Second: Ms. Schmidt G. Board Policy First Readings None Comments by Citizens in Attendance Terri Pajak, President, Classroom Assistants thanked the board for passing the contract. She also spoke about the National Conference in May and expressed how excited she is about next year professional development. Comments by WIU Board of Directors Mr. Tantlinger confirmed that he will attend Clairview Graduation and take Mr. Rittenhouse s place. He also highly recommended other board members to attend. Mr. Sarnese expressed his opinion that every effort should be made to continue swimming program. Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Fischer and Mrs. Mauck expressed the same opinion. Mr. Tantlinger stated that additional costs could be passed onto the districts. Adjournment Second: Mr. Sarnese Dennis J. Rittenhouse, President Christie L. Ridenour, Secretary 7 05/22/18 WIU Reg. Bd. Mtg. - Minutes