WESTMORELAND INTERMEDIATE UNIT BOAR OF DIRECTORS MINUTES February 27, 2018 Call to Order The regular meeting was called to order by President Dennis J. Rittenhouse at 7:09 p.m. in the Hanna s Town Room of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, 102 Equity Drive, Greensburg, Pennsylvania followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present Gretchen Beveridge, Bill Feldbusch, Michele Fischer, Linda Leghart, Bill Leonard, Susan J. Mains, Sharon Mauck, Dennis J. Rittenhouse, John Sarnese, Paul Scheinert, Michelle Schmidt, Irvin W. Tantlinger, Lynna Thomas, Joseph L. Yorio. Absent Aaron J. Bialon, Robert Fusia, 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 Ridenour, Secretary, I.U. Board. Executive Session Executive Session was held immediately before the regular meeting from 6:30 p.m. until 7:05 p.m. to discuss legal and personnel matters. Citizen Comments on Agenda Items Approval of Minutes January 23, 2018 Minutes Motion: Ms. Mauck Second: Mr. Tantlinger Financial Reports A. Treasurer's Report - January (FR-1718-024) B. Payment of Bills 01/16/18-02/15/18 (FR-1718-025) C. Ratification of Investments January (FR-1718-026) Motion: Mr. Yorio Board Committee Reports
Executive Director Report 1. PA Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing on PA Intermediate Units Dr. Conway had the opportunity to testify with other PAIU members. Video of the hearing can be viewed at https://pcntv.com/budget-2018/ 2. PAIU's at Work Statewide Newsletter Article about WIUeAcademy Tim Hammill reported that since WIU eacademy has partnered with IU 15, the number of courses has increased and the program now serves over 3,100 students. 3. Bark G Suite Service Tim Hammill reported we are working with Bark to put new components in school districts. Currently, three districts are piloting the program at no cost. Also, WPXI TV station interviewed Tim regarding Bark. This will be airing on Monday, March 5, 2018. 4. Clairview School District Presentations Dr. Conway gave a shout out to Dr. Sciullo, Colleen Suchko, and all who have attended the local board meetings in support of Clairview School. WIU Foundation Report TBD - Board Representative Mrs. Luann Murtha - Foundation President Bingo Flyer Dates to remember: Bingo Fundraising Event-Sunday, April 8, 2018-12:00 PM-Rizzo's Event Center Foundation Meeting-Tuesday, May 8, 2018-5:30 PM-WIU Hanna's Town Room Correspondence Old Business New Business A. Financial Services FS-1718-008 Approved the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit's 2018-2019 General Operating Budget totaling $5,492,220.00. (FS-1718-008) 2 02/27/18 WIU Reg. Bd. Mtg. - Minutes
B. Human Resource Services HR-1718-046 Approved/ratified the following retirement(s)/resignation(s): Name Position Effective end of day Reason Michelle Keenan Classroom Assistant June 8, 2018 Retirement MaryAnn Ressler Classroom Assistant June 8, 2018 Retirement Motion: Ms. Leghart Second: Mr. Feldbusch HR-1718-047 Approved the following leave requests: Family Medical Leave a. Employee #010399, beginning January 22, 2018. Motion: Mr. Yorio C. Technology & Infrastructure Services TIS-1718-012 Approved an Agreement with Curwensville Area School District to provide Fraud Application services, effective January 23, 2018 through June 29, 2018. Second: Mr. Feldbusch TIS-1718-013 Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit and the Pennsylvania State Police. Second: Ms. Leghart TIS-1718-014 Approved an Agreement with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit #13 to conduct a Technology & Infrastructure Division Assessment, effective March 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. Motion: Mr. Feldbusch 3 02/27/18 WIU Reg. Bd. Mtg. - Minutes
TIS-1718-015 Granted the administration permission to solicit bids for the construction and renovation of the WIU Auditorium area, upon review and approval of all bid documents by the administration and Solicitor. Motion: Ms. Fischer Voice Vote: All in favor Second: Mr. Tantlinger D. Curriculum Services CS-1718-011 Approved an Addendum to the eacademy Consortium Membership Agreement between the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit and the Jeannette City School District, effective February 23, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2018. E. Student Services SS-1718-028 Approved a Lease Agreement with Jeannette City School District for a maximum of four (4) classrooms, a storage area, an office, and the common area associated with same, located at the Jeannette McKee Elementary School for a term beginning on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019. Motion: Mr. Sarnese F. School Board SB-1718-018 Approved Policy #808 - Food Service (Second Reading) SB-1718-019 Revised (in bold) the Nomination and Election Rules for the Election of Members to the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Board of Directors as follows: 8. To be valid and counted, each ballot must be signed by a School Director whose name appears on one of the mailing lists received from the member School Districts, and must be authenticated and must be received by the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Office on or before 4:00 o'clock P.M. of the first Monday in April of the election year, unless a Holiday, in which case the deadline is moved to 4:00 o'clock P.M. of the first Tuesday in April of the election year. Motion: Ms. Mauck Second: Ms. Thomas 4 02/27/18 WIU Reg. Bd. Mtg. - Minutes
SB-1718-020 Appointed Linda Leghart as a Class A Director to the WIU Foundation Board of Directors for a term that expires on February 28, 2022. G. Board Policy First Readings SB-1718-022 Policy #005 - Organization (First Reading) SB-1718-023 Policy #610 - Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation (First Reading) Comments by Citizens in Attendance Comments by WIU Board of Directors Board member Tantlinger thanked the staff for all the hard work that has gone into the Clairview Presentations to the Boards within Westmoreland County. Adjournment Dennis J. Rittenhouse, President Christie L. Ridenour, Secretary 5 02/27/18 WIU Reg. Bd. Mtg. - Minutes