CONRAD WEISER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Robesonia, Pennsylvania

AGENDA B FOR MAY 2, 2018 7:30 p.m. – Conrad Weiser High School Library

BOARD COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE AGENDA

Board Members William T. Carl Jr., James H. Dotzenroth, Francis J. Kaczmarczyk, Dennis J. Manbeck, Gary G. Neider, Bret A. B. Sabold, Joshua Speirs, Keegan K. Worley and Mark D. Leidich

School Personnel Randall A. Grove, Ryan R. Giffing, Robin L. Robertson, Jessica L. Head, Robert G. Galtere, Alissa B. Sweigart, Randy V. Neider, R. Kenneth Buck Jr., Janet C. Heilman, Nicole C. Moore, Marci Nagle, Scott R. Michael, Eric A. Lutz, William Knapper, Stacy L. Miller, Kathleen Mohn and Heather M. Stricker

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE – Francis J. Kaczmarczyk, Chairperson

RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Administration

and the Budget & Finance Committee, the Board of School 1. RLR Directors of the Conrad Weiser Area School District approves the Computer lease with Vantage Financial, LLC, 444 Second Street, Excelsior, Lease MN 55331 for 458 computers and 216 Ipads for the district at an annual cost of $98,760.00.

Note: This lease is budgeted for in the 2018-19 school year.

2. RLR approves the following physicians for the 2017-18 school year and Physicians establishes the rates of $14.00 per student medical exam:

School Physicians Penn State St. Joseph Family Medicine Residency 144 North Sixth Street, P.O. Box 316 Reading, PA 19603

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CURRICULUM COMMITTEE – Bret A. B. Sabold, Chairperson

RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Administration

and the Extra-Curricular Committee, the Board of School 1. RAG Directors of the Conrad Weiser Area School District authorizes Act 80 Day the administration to apply for an Act 80 day for Monday, October 9, 2017.

2. RAG approves June 15, 2018 to be the last day for teachers and Last Day academic year support employees for the 2017-18 school year.

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE - Gary G. Neider, Chairperson

RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Administration

and the Human Relations Committee, the Board of School 1. RGG Directors of the Conrad Weiser Area School District approves the Hire Cert Math Instr employment of Julie Bennick as a part-time certificated math Aide instructional aide at the High School through the rest of the school year.

Note: Ms. Bennick’s salary will be paid through Substitute Teacher Services.

2. RLR accepts, with regret, the resignation of Janell Gravitt, part-time Resign- SP ED Instr Aide special education instructional aide at East Elementary School, effective April 20, 2018.

2. RLR approves the employment of Jennifer Baker, 510 Gamma Drive, Hire- SP Ed Instr. Aide Wernersville, PA 19565, as a part-time (4.5 hours/day) special education instructional aide at East Elementary, at an hourly rate of $10.15, pending receipt of all required documentation.

Note: This is a replacement for Jennifer Harvey, (resigned).

8. RAG ratifies and approves the employment of Melissa Modugno, 208 S. LTS HS English Northkill Road, Bernville, PA 19506, as a long-term substitute for Debra Boor, English Teacher at the high school, at a daily rate of $246.01 in accordance with the 2017-18 salary schedule, effective April 25, 2018.

Note: Education Level: Bachelors Undergraduate School: West Chester University Certification: Instr. I – English 7-12 Experience: LTS Hamburg Area SD Employment: April 25, 2018 Initial Assignment: LTS HS English

Note: Should the regular employee return to this position prior to the end of the school year, the long-term employment is terminated.

ADJOURNMENT

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BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA Conrad Weiser High School Library May 2, 2018 7:45 p.m.

Budget & Finance Committee Francis J. Kaczmarczyk, Chairperson James Dotzenroth Dennis J. Manbeck Bret A. B. Sabold Joshua Speirs Keegan K. Worley Robin L. Robertson, Administrative Liaison

1. RLR Discussion, re: Substitute Nursing Services

2. RLR authorizes the proposed tentative budget of $ and sets June 20, 2017 for the final adoption of the 2018-19 budget.

Note: This represents a mill tax increase.

3. RLR approves the Berks County Joint Purchasing Agreement between Conrad Weiser Area School District and the Berks County Joint Purchasing Board for the purchase of materials, supplies, services, and equipment pursuant to Section 521 and Section 1859.1 of the Public School Code.

4. RAG appoints Leah Rotenberg, Esquire, and Mays, Connard & Rotenberg, of 1235 Penn Avenue, Suite 202, Wyomissing, PA 19610, as solicitor for the Conrad Weiser Area School District beginning July 1, 2018, for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019, at an annual retainer fee of $5,000.00; with additional work at a rate of $148.00 per hour; and the rate of $155.00 per hour for any possible negotiation services;

and further,

RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors for the Conrad Weiser Area School District and the solicitor shall enter into the attached agreement. (Attachment A-1)

-3- 05/02/18 5. RLR approves the district’s participation in a consortium with the Berks County Intermediate Unit for legal services provided by Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams, LLP, regarding technology issues in education at a cost of $750.00 for the 2018-19 school year.

6. RLR rescinds the authorization of Scott Michael, representing the athletic department, to sign for the payment of any expenditure from the athletic fund.

7. RLR authorizes William Harrison, representing the athletic department, to sign for the payment of any expenditure from the athletic fund.

8. RLR rescinds the authorization of Kristin Minch, representing the Middle School, to sign for the payment of any expenditure from the activity fund.

9. RLR approves Jonathan Holota, representing the Middle School, to sign for the payment of any expenditure from the activity fund.

10. RLR Other

11. Public Comment

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CURRICULUM COMMITTEE AGENDA Conrad Weiser High School Library May 2, 2018 7:00 p.m.

Curriculum Committee Bret A. B. Sabold, Chairperson William T. Carl Jr. Mark D. Leidich Ryan R. Giffing, Administrative Liaison

1. RGG approves a field trip for three student members of the American Computer Science League (ACSL), under the supervision of Kirk Aulenbach, to attend the ACSL All-Star Contest at Barrington High School, Barrington, RI from May 25 to May 27, 2018.

Note: The cost to the District, which is part of the high school budget, will be approximately $1,480.00.

2. RGG approves the request of Ag/FFA, under the direction of Adam Serfass and John Siefert to participate in the State FFA CDE and Activities Week at Penn State University (State College) on June 12, 13 and 14, 2018. The cost to the District will be for two vans and registration fees for the advisors.

Note: Money has been budgeted for this trip from the Ag budget.

3. RLR Discussion, re: Additional teacher for West to serve as ½ gifted and ½ STEM teacher.

4. RAG approves Reading Area Community College guidelines of the Dual Enrollment Program/Dual Enrollment Agreement with Conrad Weiser School District for academic year 2018-19 as presented. Courses approved under this agreement for academic year 2018-19, and will be taught by Lynne Angstadt, Business Education faculty, Adelle Schade and Julie Bennick, Biomedical Science faculty, and Beverly Wolfe, Mathematics faculty. Under this partnership with Reading Area Community College, Conrad Weiser students will pay a reduced tuition rate of $99 per credit for these courses taught at Conrad Weiser High School.

a. Accounting II Weighted b. Anatomy & Physiology I c. Anatomy & Physiology II d. AP Calculus AB

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6. Public Comment

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR COMMITTEE AGENDA Conrad Weiser High School Library May 2, 2018 7:00 p.m.

Extra-Curricular Committee Keegan K. Worley, Chairperson Francis J. Kaczmarczyk Joshua Speirs Scott R. Michael, Administrative Liaison

1. RGG approves the following middle school extra-curricular non-paid positions and personnel for the 2017-18 school year:

Advisor Yrs Activity Salary Jessica Stahler 1 Student Stars Non-paid

Note: This is a replacement for Jonathan Holota (transferred).

2. WH approves a one-time/year fee of $10.00 for school-sponsored athletic physicals for the 2018-18 school year.

3. WH approves additional per/diem pay for football coaches, based on their base salaries, for completion of the mandatory five- day Heat Acclimatization Program in August of 2018:

Alan Moyer, Head Coach - $436.73 Dan Browne, Assistant Coach - $305.71 Robert Tranquillo, Assistant Coach - $305.71 Mike Robinson, Assistant Coach - $305.71 Darrell Wenrich, Assistant Coach - $152.86 Brett Skovera, Assistant Coach - $152.85

4. WH rescinds the approval on February 21, 2018 of the following Spring extra-curricular athletic positions, personnel and salaries for the 2017-18 school year:

Note: The salaries reflect a 2% increase in pay for returning personnel and no increase in the experience pay.

Coach Sport Position Yrs. Salary Taylor Cipolla Track Varsity Asst. 4 $2,540.82

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Coach Sport Position Yrs. Salary Taylor Cipolla Track Varsity Asst. 4 $1,270.41

Note: The salaries reflect a 2% increase in pay for returning personnel and no increase in the experience pay.

6. WH Other

7. Public Comment

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FACILITIES/PROPERTY COMMITTEE AGENDA Conrad Weiser High School Library May 2, 2018 7:00 p.m.

Facilities/Property Committee Dennis J. Manbeck, Chairperson James Dotzenroth Gary G. Neider Eric A. Lutz, Administrative Liaison

1. EAL Discussion, re: Master Plan Study Update

2. EAL Discussion, re: CWE Myco Ductwork

3. EAL Discussion, re: Tennis Building

4. EAL Discussion, re: MS Chiller

5. EAL Other

6. Public Comment

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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE AGENDA Conrad Weiser High School Library May 2, 2018 7:45 p.m.

Human Relations Committee Gary G. Neider, Chairperson William T. Carl Jr. Mark D. Leidich Randall A. Grove, Administrative Liaison

1. RAG approves tuition reimbursement for faculty. (Attachment A-2)

2. RAG approves tuition reimbursement for staff. (Attachment A-3)

3. RLR approves the employment of substitute support staff personnel for the 2017-18 school year at the rate of $9.00/hour. (Attachment A-4)

4. RAG elects Frank Kaczmarczyk as Treasurer of the Conrad Weiser Board of School Directors for a one-year term from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

5. RAG approves summer employment for the following personnel:

Elementary Nurses Mrs. Kristin Herbein - 1 day Mrs. Beverly Yoder - 1 day

Secondary Nurses Mrs. Louise Snyder-Ocepek - 1 day Mrs. Maryann Ligenza - 1 day

Elementary Librarians Mrs. Sandra Pearsall - 5 days Mrs. Bridget Yourkawitch - 5 days

Elementary Counselors Mrs. Heather Kreider - 10 days Mrs. Lisa Oxenreider - 10 days

Middle School Librarian Mrs. Allison Swoyer - 5 days

Middle School Counselors Mrs. Kelly Pearsall - -- days Mr. Thomas Hoover - -- days

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High School Counselors Ms. Kristen Simons - -- days Mrs. Courtney Zickler - -- days Mrs. Denise Rathman - -- days

Bethany Coordinator Mr. Scott Michael - 10 days

SAP Coordinator Mrs. Barbara Boland - 10 days

School Psychologists Mrs. Kara Small - 15 days Mrs. Amanda Weidner - 15 days Ms. Kristen Bender - 15 days

Itinerant Consultants Ms. Heather Wamsher - 8 days Mr. Robert Dunmoyer - 8 days

Transition Teachers - up to a total of 10 days combined

Transition Coordinator Ms. Adrienne Weller - up to 8 days

Agriculture Teacher Mr. Adam Serfass - 15 days

Public Relations Coordinator Mrs. Kathleen Mohn - 10 days

6. EAL approves the following summer custodial personnel with a total cost not to exceed the budgeted amount of $60,000.00:

Debra J. Staudt Terri L. Groff 306 Dogwood Lane 101 Mountain Road Womelsdorf, PA 19567 Robesonia, PA 19551

Julie Hobschaidt Tiffany Lipsky 281 Diplomat Drive 116 Park Place Circle Robesonia, PA 19551 Womelsdorf, PA 19567

Kaitlyn E. Granger Karen Roth 133 Fox Hill Drive 3421 Arlington St Wernersville, PA 19565 Laureldale, PA 19605 (pending receipt of all (Pending receipt of all required required documentation) documentation)

Patsy A. Witman Lee D. Zechman 1211 West Penn Avenue 270 Diplomat Drive Womelsdorf, PA 19567 Robesonia, PA 19551

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Tracy Dennis Brenda Wampole 54 Lincoln Drive, Apt 2 34 N. Church St. Wernersville, PA 19565 Robesonia, PA 19551

Zachary Miller Alexis Seger 1104 William Penn Blvd. 166 Heidel Road Womelsdorf, PA. 19567 Robesonia, PA 19551

Robert Fair, Jr. Joanne Moyer 4209 12th Avenue 22 Eagle View Dr. Temple, PA 19560 Newmanstown, PA 17073

Ann Sayers Amanda E. Pellicciotti 15 Summit Circle 190N. Linden St. Womesldorf, PA 19567 Robesonia, PA 19551

Cynthia Oxenreider Monica Roth 127 Franklin St. 11 Roxberry Drive Womelsdorf, Pa. 19567 Sinking Spring, 19608

Nou Koch Marie Scheel 299 Honeysuckle Lane 33 Chestnut Ave. Robesonia, PA. 19551 Robesonia, PA. 19551

Clifford Zeller Aaron Miller 5215A Route 419 123 Shire Lane Womelsdorf, PA 19567 Wernersville, Pa. 19565

Steve Long Tessa Gockley 21 Dallas Lane 19 Buck Run Sinking Spring, Pa. 19608 Reinholds, PA 17569 (pending receipt of all (pending receipt of all required required documentation) documentation)

Barbary Ramsey Karen Trout 530 Woodrow Court 615 Hill Road Wernersville, Pa. 19565 Wernersville, Pa. 19565

Ioana Pancu 7 N. Sandy Lane Sinking Spring, PA 19608

7. JCH approves the following lead teachers for the 2018 Summer Remediation Program at an hourly rate of $25.00:

East Elementary - Debra McDermott West Elementary - Melissa Griffith Middle School - Jennifer Potthoff Middle School Summer Academy - Melani Sanders

8. JCH approves the following tutors for the 2018 Summer Remediation Program at an hourly rate of $25.00:

East West Middle School Brittani Biscanti Geneva Aulenbach Jill Fidazzo Tammy Kase Karissa Burns Betsy Roland Amber Rowdon Kristen Dagnone Kelly Snyder Julie Hauze Bradley Hummel

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9. RAG approves the request of Katelin Drinkard, Learning Support Teacher at West Elementary School, for a parental leave of absence beginning approximately on the first day of the 2018- 19 school year through October 1, 2018.

10. RAG approves seven summer employment days for Kelly Pearsall, Middle School Counselor.

Note: This is a carryover from Nicole Moore (transferred).

11. RAG Discussion, re: IT Department

12. RAG Possible additional approvals on May 16, 2018:

 LTS Speech and Language Pathologist  LTS HS Food Service Worker  LTS MS Social Studies Teacher  Two Special Education Autistic Support Teachers  SVA Social Studies Teacher  Food Service Manager  Special Education Instructional Aides  Part-time Food Service Worker  Speech and Language Pathologist  Social Studies Lead Learner

13. RAG Other

14. Public Comment

Information Items:

1. RAG The following changes in assignments and/or building/grade level changes will occur at the beginning of the 2018-19 school year:

 Tracy Wertz will be transferring from 3rd grade teacher at West Elementary to Elementary Instructional Coach at West Elementary. Note: This is to replace Cathy Penta (retired).

 Stephanie Whalen will be transferring from 2nd grade teacher at East Elementary to 3rd grade teacher at West Elementary. Note: This is to replace Diane Hettinger (retired).

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