Reading School District Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Members present Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran

Meeting called to order at 7:06 PM

Mrs. Costenbader-Jacobson announced the Board held an executive session prior to the meeting to discuss personnel items.

1. Opening Items

Procedural: 1.01 Pledge to the Flag Procedural: 1.02 Roll Call Procedural: 1.03 Student Report Presentation: 1.04 Project Peace Presentation Procedural: 1.05 Changes to the Agenda

2. Public Comment

Procedural: 2.01 Persons desiring to speak must sign up with the Board Secretary prior to 7:00 PM. Each person will have three minutes to speak.

The Board held 30 minutes of public comment at the start of the meeting. They will resume public comments at the end of the meeting. Public Comment commenced at 7:25 PM and concluded at 7:50 PM.

The following persons spoke on behalf of I-Lead during the 30 minute session at the start of the meeting:

Angel Figueroa - 346 S. 5th Street, Alyssa Acosta - 1229 Allegheny Ave, Ashley Diaz - 114 Pear Street, Angel Camacho - 449 Gordon Street, Deshella Arcion - 989 Scott Street, Jaseth Vallejo - 727 McKnight Street, Larry Miller - 1612 North 15th Street, Ed Terrell - 329 Franklin Street, Madeline Rojos - 716 Ritter Street, Jessica Stout - 110 W. Oley Street, Ricardo Nieves - 2256 Northmont Blvd., Johnny Rodriguez - North 8th St. Apt. 601

The following person spoke on behalf of 10th & Penn:

Steve Ruchlewicz – 1323 N. 14th Street

3. Superintendent's Report

Report: 3.01 Dr. Khalid N. Mumin

Presentation: 3.02 Board of Directors

4. Approval of Minutes

Action: 4.01 To approve the minutes of April 27, 2016.

Motion made by Manuel Guzman, second by Jean Kelleher Voice Vote 9 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carried

5. Communications

Information: 5.01 Communications for the Month

6. Financial Reports

The Board voted on 6.01 through 6.03

Action: 6.01 To ratify the April 2016 bill list of payments for the following funds:

To ratify the April 2016 bill list of payments for the following funds: General Fund $8,495,084.21 Trust and Agency Fund $18,920.96 Special Revenue Fund $8,617.18 Scholarship Fund $0.00 Food Service Fund $2,577,482.50 TOTAL $11,100,104.85

Motion by Manuel Guzman, second by Jean Kelleher. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran

Action: 6.02 To approve/ratify the May bill list of payments to the 2008 G.O. Bond Fund in the amount of $120,786.01. The May 2016 MBRP Contingency Fund and Red Gym Contingency Fund had no change orders recorded for this month.

To approve/ratify the May bill list of payments to the 2008 G.O. Bond Fund in the amount of $120,786.01. The May 2016 MBRP Contingency Fund and Red Gym Contingency Fund had no change orders recorded for this month.

Action: 6.03 To ratify the following March 2016 reports:

To ratify the following March 2016 reports: Cash Flow Report General Bank Reconciliation 2008 Bond Fund Financial Report Investment Report Financial Report

7. Administration/Operations/Legal

The Board voted on items 7.01 through 7.03

Action: 7.01 To approve the agreement between the Reading School District and Peachjar to create a digital flyer management and distribution system

To approve the agreement between the Reading School District and Peachjar to create a digital flyer management and distribution system as attached. At a one-time cost of $1,900 ($100 per school) paid through General fund.

Motion by Abraham Cepeda, second by Manuel Guzman. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran

Action: 7.02 To approve the one year agreement between the Reading School District and the City of Reading to cooperate in the collection of recyclable materials.

To approve the one year agreement between the Reading School District and the City of Reading to cooperate in the collection of recyclable materials at a cost of $54,632.49.

Action: 7.03 To approve the site rental agreements between RSD and Redeemed Christian Church of God and St. Marks Church for the use of their facilities for the Family Literacy Program in the 2015-2016 school year.

To approve the site rental agreements between RSD and Redeemed Christian Church of God and St. Marks Church for the use of their facilities for the Family Literacy Program in the 2015-2016 school year. The site rental will be paid from the Family Literacy Grant.

The Board voted on 7.06

Action: 7.06 To approve the changes to the Organizational Chart as attached.

To approve the changes to the Organizational Chart as attached.

Motion by Brian Buerke, second by David MCCoy. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran

The Board voted on 7.04

Action: 7.04 To accept the proposal for a special education audit through the Chester County Intermediate Unit at a cost of 12,600 as attached.

To accept the proposal for a special education audit through the Chester County Intermediate Unit at a cost of 12,600 as attached.

Motion by Manuel Guzman, second by Eddie Moran. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran

The Board voted on 7.05

Action: 7.05 To approve the agreement between Keith Stephenson Leadership Consulting and the Reading School District for master schedule development and support at Reading Intermediate High School.

To approve the agreement between Keith Stephenson Leadership Consulting and the Reading School District for master schedule development and support at Reading Intermediate High School at a cost of 12,000.

Motion by Manuel Guzman, second by David MCCoy. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Abraham Cepeda, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy Nay: Bernardo Carbajal, Manuel Guzman, Eddie Moran

The Board voted on 7.07

Action: 7.07 To approve and adopt Jeffrey D. Litts, Esquire Hearing Officer’s Adjudication and Order regarding Charter Revocation Request for the I-LEAD Charter School.

To approve and adopt Jeffrey D. Litts, Esquire Hearing Officer’s Adjudication and Order regarding Charter Revocation Request for the I-LEAD Charter School.

Motion by Abraham Cepeda, second by Manuel Guzman. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy Nay: Manuel Guzman, Eddie Moran

8. Curriculum

The Board voted on 8.01 through 8.03

Action: 8.01 To amend Resolution 8.03 of the February 24, 2016 Board Agenda to change the following employees attending the Pennsylvania Education Leadership Summit at Penn State University.

To amend Resolution 8.03 of the February 24, 2016 Board Agenda to change the following employees attending the Pennsylvania Education Leadership Summit at Penn State University. Remove: Dennis Campbell Salvador Sepulveda Add: Susan Higginson April Halligan-Rostek

Motion by Jean Kelleher, second by Abraham Cepeda. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran

Action: 8.02 To acknowledge Carmen Painter, a parent who volunteers with the Environmental Club at Northeast Middle School has obtained a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 through Lowes.

To acknowledge Carmen Painter, a parent who volunteers with the Environmental Club at Northeast Middle School has obtained a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 through Lowes. These funds will target a pond, benches, flower bed materials, flowers, bedding materials, grass seed, etc. to redo the environment in the courtyard.

Action: 8.03 To approve payment for the following professional staff to participate in the Summer Curriculum Writing as delineated in Teaching & Learning curriculum matrix at a cost not to exceed $38,000.00.

To approve payment for the following professional staff to participate in the Summer Curriculum Writing as delineated in Teaching & Learning curriculum matrix at a cost not to exceed $38,000.00.

***Gifted Curriculum: Donna Franke Edwina Colon-Vazquez Rachelle Sheidy ***Middle School & RIHS ELA: Candace Kehres Julie Kehr Tara Miller Kasey Dawson Anne Savage Ryan Rosenberry Shannon Spohn Angela Denunzio Courtney Diffenderfer Brittany Purr Kevin Kalbach Aleisa Cahn Kristen Smith Tsehay Jackson ***Middle School Math: Courtney Barth Robert Deininger Chris Galantuomo Julie Yakaitis Robert Dowling ***Elementary ELA: Julie Zimmerman Heather Glendening Melissa Eggert Jen Rivera Deb Printz Lee Rogers Shannon Weschler Brin Said Kim Stutchbury Sandy Madeira Elementary ARC (cont.) Amanda Yeakel Enes Zimmerman Cynthia Hiryak Billie Jo Long Grohol ***Elementary Math: Angel Masteller Ashley Weiss Eric Garcia Emily Puwalski Ian Moore Mark Steinmeyer Denise Heffner Megan Taylor Lisa Herbinko Barbara Hoffman ***Elementary, Middle & RIHS Science: Tammy Spaid Pamela Rojas Sarah Christman William Fehr Katie Witsoe Melanie Hansley Myranda Marquez Bonnie Moran Brindusa Said Heidi Lotz Shannon Duff Rebecca Hinkle Ashley Solazzo Erin Gauker Sabrina Ciabattoni K. Seifrit Wally Wilkinson

Denise Solecki Emily Prescott Charles Truckermiller Ryan Oberley Meggan Shobe Sherry Gunderson Rachael Broad Lori Flamm Ryan Cuevas Amanda Natale Julie Zimmerman Robert Dowling Leyda Owens

The Board voted on 8.04

Action: 8.04 To approve the district-wide career pathways plan that includes the RHS Academies Course of Studies Book in accordance with Act 339 per PDE requirement.

To approve the district-wide career pathways plan that includes the RHS Academies Course of Studies Book in accordance with Act 339 per PDE requirement.

Motion by Brian Buerke, second by Manuel Guzman. Final Resolution: Motion Failed Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Abraham Cepeda, Julio Martinez Nay: Bernardo Carbajal, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran

A motion was made to amend the resolution to read: To approve the concept of the Career Pathways District Wide Plan for the Comprehensive 339 Plan as attached.

Motion by Abraham Cepeda, second by Jean Kelleher. Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran

The Board voted on 8.05, 8.06 and 8.08

Action: 8.05 To amend resolution 8.11 of April 27, 2016 for payment for the following employees for Reading apprenticeship training support at a cost not to exceed $7,163.00 paid through Title I Funds.

To amend resolution 8.11 of April 27, 2016 for payment for the following employees for Reading apprenticeship training support at a cost not to exceed $7,163.00 paid through Title I Funds as follows: Anita Goodwin Rick Gochnauer Nicholas Giacche Joseph Andrieux Christy Hoffman Nico Carwll Five employess TBD

Motion by Brian Buerke, second by Jean Kelleher. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran

Action: 8.06 To approve revisions for all 19 schools School Improvement Plans for the 2016-2017 school year.

To approve revisions for all 19 schools School Improvement Plans for the 2016-2017 school year.

Action: 8.08 To approved attached resolution authorizing Dr. Khalid Mumin as the official signatory for the Reading School District on any and all contracts, agreements, grants and/or licenses with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

To approved attached resolution authorizing Dr. Khalid Mumin as the official signatory for the Reading School District on any and all contracts, agreements, grants and/or licenses with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

The Board voted on 8.07

Action: 8.07 To approve an overnight Professional Visitation to the 2016 AP annual conference in Anaheim, CA from July 13 to July 17, 2016 for Eric Turman of Reading Senior High School.

To approve an overnight Professional Visitation to the 2016 AP annual conference in Anaheim, CA from July 13 to July 17, 2016 for Eric Turman of Reading Senior High School. This trip will provide an opportunity to preview resources for additional courses, discuss curriculum/instructional practices and collaborate with administrators to gain insight as to what is working with other districts throughout the country, Cost to be paid through Title 1.

Motion by Manuel Guzman, second by Eddie Moran. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Eddie Moran Nay: Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy

9. Extracurricular

The Board voted on 9.01 through 9.18

Action: 9.01 To Ratify Changes to the Co-Curricular/Extracurricular Roster for the 2015- 16 school year:

To Ratify Changes to the Co-Curricular/Extracurricular Roster for the 2015-16 school year: Southern Middle School – total $4,875.00 Add: Team Leader/Christopher Meyer Team Leader/Matthew McRae Team Leader/Amy Anderson Cooking Club/Linda Zerbe Southern Film Insitute/Amy Anders Student Council/Emily Prescott Yearbook/Camie Bertolet Sports Club/Michael Cortigine School Treasurer/Katie Seifrit Fitness Club/Courtney Barth Go Math Leader/Courtney Barth ARC Leader/Candice Kehres ESL Team Leader/Linda Fredericks Northeast Middle School Special Ed. Dept. /Carole Tornetta Team Leader/Amanda Moser Northwest Middle School Phys. Ed. & Health Dept. Head/Allison Lawson Southwest Middle School Add: TV Club/Michael Preletz Board Games Club/Jamie Naftzinger Art Club/Jared Perella 16th & Haak Elementary School Add: Second Grade Team Leader/Andrea Fonte Fifth Grade Team Leader/Matt Barrell Special Ed. Team Leader/Abigail Kelly Northwest Area Elementary School Add: Student Council/Lisa Herbinko Morning Bus Duty/Sandra Sharadin Bus Duty/Sandra Sharadin 13th & Green Elementary School Add: Olweus Committee/Christina Katz Reading Club/Melinda Bender 10th & Penn Elementary School Add: Team Leader/Michael Fisher Instructional Material Coordinator 10TH & GREEN Add: Data Manager/Colleen Sagwitz 3rd Grade Team Facilitator/Stacey Starry 4th Grade Team Facilitator/Marian Armao Reading Intermediate High School Add: Dawn Stetzler/Special Education Department Head Rachel Beane/Dance Club Diane Spignesi Dillman/Sap Coordinator

Motion by Eddie Moran, second by Jean Kelleher. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran

Action: 9.02 To amend resolution 9.01 of April 27, 2016 to include four additional employees to the RSD Summer School Program for Amanda E. Stout Elementary School

To amend resolution 9.01 of April 27, 2016 to include four additional employees to the RSD Summer School Program for Amanda E. Stout Elementary School, Kyla Ramsey, Lynn Bucher, Reanna Santarelli and Daiana Rivera.

Action: 9.03 To approve the Peer Visitations for Professional Development for School-wide Instructional Practices at the Lauer’s Park Elementary School.

To approve the Peer Visitations for Professional Development for School-wide Instructional Practices at the Lauer’s Park Elementary School. Cost not to exceed $791.01 to be paid with Title I Funds. Sharon Hand Patricia Hartman Rachel Broad Maegan Spidale Tracy Gunderson Andrew Guers Victoria Achenbach Michelle Metz

Action: 9.04 To approve the Summer Professional Development Training for K-5th grade for ELA at Lauer’s Park Elementary School

To approve the Summer Professional Development Training for K-5th grade for ELA at Lauer’s Park Elementary School. Cost not to exceed $2,867.43 to be paid with Title I Funds. Chris Paskowski Jaime Rush Rachel Broad Bethany Moore Kaitlyn Girard Heather Glendening Mark Steinmeyer Victoria Achenbach Jen Hauptly Jennifer Rivera Tracy Gunderson Andrew Guers Susan Spohn Megan Flannery Amanda Smith Katherine Wheaton Maegan Spidale Heather Glendening Sharon Hand Eric Bussey Denise McAndrew Storey Haines Patricia Hartman Sarah Rauenzahn Chelsea Zeglen Deborah Aron Heather Glendening

Action: 9.05 To approve the Induction Workshops for new teachers and new hires for 2016 – 2017 school year that include training in various programs and curriculum as well as related technology applications and instructional strategies.

To approve the Induction Workshops for new teachers and new hires for 2016 – 2017 school year that include training in various programs and curriculum as well as related technology applications and instructional strategies. Cost not to exceed $7,500.00

Angel Masteller Robert Deininger Chris Galantuomo Courtney Barth Heather Glendening Melissa Eggert Julie Zimmerman Julie Kehr Candace Kehres TBA

Action: 9.06 To approve the Leadership Team of 10th & Penn Elementary to plan for 2016- 17 school year on School Improvement initiatives

To approve the Leadership Team of 10th & Penn Elementary to plan for 2016-17 school year on School Improvement initiatives for the payment of the following employees, not to exceed $1,093.42 to be paid with Title I Funds. AnnMarie Brown Lisa Amato Amanda Budwash Sarah Melzer Laura Stauffer

Action: 9.07 To amend Resolution 9.02 of April 27, 2016 for the RHS Summer Reading Program and to include two additional proposals to the RHS Summer Program

To amend Resolution 9.02 of April 27, 2016 for the RHS Summer Reading Program to Remove: Lisa Comly and Add: Nicole Dysart and to include two additional proposals to the RHS Summer Programs: Summer Physical Education Enrichment Plan

1 Physical Education Teacher for 40 hours during the summer at a total cost of $1,080.00 funded through Title I. Teacher: Ericka Bechdel. Summer Geometry Remediation Plan 1 Math Teacher for 58 hours at a total cost of $1,566.00 funded through Title I Funds. Teacher: Danielle Weikel

Action: 9.08 To approve payment for the Welcome Center/Social Services for the 2016- 2017 school year at RHS

To approve payment for the Welcome Center/Social Services for the 2016-2017 school year at RHS to inform parents of the many community programs which are available to assist students who are in need. If the basic needs of students are not met, academic success becomes very difficult. The initial cost is not to exceed $2,713.50 and to be paid through Title I Funds. Leanne Eckenrode Kelli Mast Lilliana Moore

Action: 9.09 To approve payment for the following Millmont staff members to review 15-16 peer observations and survey data, as per school improvement plan, in order to plan professional development for the 16-17 school year.

To approve payment for the following Millmont staff members to review 15-16 peer observations and survey data, as per school improvement plan, in order to plan professional development for the 16-17 school year. Cost not to exceed $10,058.57 from Title 1 funding. Elaine Becker Michael Senick Gary Smith Amy Duff John Mahoney Sue Kappenstien Ciera Kalnoski

Action: 9.10 To approve payment for the following Millmont staff members to review 15-16 student discipline data to make revisions in the Millmont school wide behavior support program and anti-bullying support programs for the 16-17 school year.

To approve payment for the following Millmont staff members to review 15-16 student discipline data to make revisions in the Millmont school wide behavior support program and anti-bullying support programs for the 16-17 school year. Cost not to exceed $8, 203.10 from Title 1 funding. John Schroeder Lou Lepore Jennifer Gring Louise Disch Lori Snyder Lori Thomas Lynn Olivencia Amanda Kurowski

Action: 9.11 To approve payment for the following Millmont staff to level and mark library books in order to align general reading books to the corresponding levels in the ARC program for all students.

To approve payment for the following Millmont staff to level and mark library books in order to align general reading books to the corresponding levels in the ARC program for all students. Cost not to exceed $9,228.49 from Title 1 funding. Valerie Hower Tammy Spaid Danielle Davis Heidi Fleek Jessica Batdorf Kathy Patrie LIzzette Rondon Sandra Koppenhoffer

Action: 9.12 To approve payment to Esperanza Wickert, ESL Program Testing Specialist, (at a rate of $27/hr) for planning and delivery of professional development at the ELL Summer Leadership PD Series

To approve payment to Esperanza Wickert, ESL Program Testing Specialist, (at a rate of $27/hr) for planning and delivery of professional development at the ELL Summer Leadership PD Series at a cost not to exceed $1780.00. (Title III funds)

Action: 9.13 To approve payment to the following staff members their respective hourly rates to attend the ELL Summer Leadership PD Series

To approve payment to the following staff members their respective hourly rates to attend the ELL Summer Leadership PD Series at a cost not to exceed $62,000.00. (Title III funds) Kelly Wendler BethAnn Pagano Timothy Chappelear Lisa Eaches Jessica Mendez Wendy Ganster (sub) Adrienne Horrigan (sub) Amanda Lesagonicz (sub) Monica Armao (sub) Nina Murphy (sub) Megan Putt Wendy Fasig Felicia Owens Kelly Gehman Christine Reichardt Victor Jacobs Rachel Texter Krista Leaf Jenn Richards Kelly Rivera Shane Schlosberg (sub) Sarah Steiner Jennifer Toledo David Fisher Alexandra Madden Amanda Yeakel Melissa Eggert Ian Moore Stephanie Shadel Michelle Texter Debra Redcay Meghan Smith Jessica Chinea Lora Gass Stacy Fritz (sub) Barbara Bradbury Kathleen Saunders Christina Davis Naaman Schlegel Kristin Vogal Sandra Sharadin (sub) Katlyn Hufford(sub) Amanda Hartman (sub) Abby Steinmeyer (sub) Lisa Ayala (sub) Marie Mengel Megan Comparato Rachel Broad Meggan Shobe Stacey Hensley Susan Olsen Tracey Therrien Robin Scarpaci Kathleen Evans Justin Storch Chelsey Merkel Michelle Petrizzo (sub) Christine Stauffer (sub) Jessica Chambers Melissa Moyer Ashley Solazzo Daiana Rivera Jennifer Fitzgerald Tania Heckman (sub) Victoria Troutman (sub) Nicole Goodman Emma Tutino Brindusa Said Sandy Madeira Abigail Kelly Danielle Goodman (sub) Jeanne Blum (sub) Suzanne Dobroskey (sub) Shawn Moore (sub) Deb Printz (sub) Valerie Hower Ciera Kalnoski John Mahoney Mike Senick Tammy Spaid Katie Witsoe Laura Stauffer Sherry Kendra Stephanie Milch Dara Kluth Amanda Budwash Kayla Garcia (sub) Josie Trexler (sub) Heidi Lotz (sub) Lisa Amato (sub) Linda Fredericks Noemi Rivera Julie Kehr Lacey Soler Matthew McRae Katie Seifrit Katherine Igusky Anne Savage Julie Yakaitis Leyda Owens Shannon Darlington Michelle Pickup Mishael Mathias (sub) Ryan Rosenberry (sub) Robert Dowling (sub) Ryan Cuevas (sub) Zachary Duncan (sub) Nancy Kepner (sub) Susan Wesley Brianna DeNoie Lin Pereira Denise Solecki Stacey Eiler Tara Breidenstine Nelson Weber (sub) Janna Isbell Amy Heist Moises Rivera Shana Holler Mike Santarelli Rebecca Hinkle Christine Galantuomo (sub) Jennifer Gavin Kevin Kalbach Heidi Pierce Toni Crater Katie Williams Jessica Di Blasi-Myers Jean North Cheryl Hoinowski Christina Behm Michelle Misterkiewicz-Wright (sub) Mansi Kapadia Kelly Gerber Daniel Hauman

Action: 9.14 To approve payment to the following ESL Department Teachers for summer testing hours

To approve payment to the following ESL Department Teachers for summer testing hours at a cost not to exceed $15,000. (ESL Department General Fund) Esperanza Wickert Leo Hanley Rita Ferreira Michelle Texter Barbara Bradbury

Action: 9.15 To approve the following 21st Century Cohort 7 Year 2 staff for the summer program

To approve the following 21st Century Cohort 7 Year 2 staff for the summer program: SOMS Coordinator – Chris Meyer Tutors – Robert Mazzo, Jared Kanavins, Julie Rutt NWMS Coordinator – Luis Estrada Tutors – Ryan Shomo, Carrie Shirk, Joseph Okonski, Michelle Pickup, Allison Lawson NEMS Coordinator – Melanie Miller Tutors – Drew Miller, Tara Briedenstine, Julia Tramontana Subs – Amanda Moser, Andrew Atland, Bernadette Himmelberger, Meghan Sheeler SWMS Coordinator – Ray Pedraza Tutors – Erik Baker, Dalin Ulrich Subs – James Wright, Karl Ruch, Moises Rivera, Shana Holler Intermediate HS Coordinator – Leo Hanley Tutors – Doug Moyer, Desiree Wagner, Aron Shutter Subs – Michael Metzger, Thomas Ronco, Kelly Rupp RHS Coordinator – Phillip Bower Tutor - Susan Holder

Action: 9.16 To amend resolution 9. Extracurricular 9.03 approved February 24th, 2016

To amend resolution 9. Extracurricular 9.03 approved February 24th, 2016 2015-16 Spring coaching positions High School Remove TBA Baseball Junior Varsity Assistant Coach $2,053 Add Nathan Castro Baseball Junior Varsity Assistant Coach $2,053 Middle School Northwest-Southwest Middle School Remove TBA Baseball Assistant Coach $1,050 Add Mark Salas-Lopez Baseball Assistant Coach $1,050 Remove Nathan Moreno JV Baseball Head Coach $1,750 Add Ryan Phillips JV Baseball Head Coach $1,750 Remove Ryan Phillips JV Baseball Assistant Head Coach $1,050 Add Mario Sanchez JR. JV Baseball Assistant Coach $1,050 Northeast-Southern Middle school Remove TBA Baseball Assistant Coach $1,050 Add Paul Waters Baseball Assistant Coach $1,050 Remove TBA JV Baseball Head Coach $1,750 Add Donald Taddei JV Baseball Head Coach $1,750 Remove TBA JV Baseball Assistant Head Coach $1,050 Add Angel Velez JV Baseball Assistant Coach $1,050

Action: 9.17 To approve extra-duty payment for District’s 19 Equity Implementation Teams for the 2016-2017 school year.

To approve payment for Equity Team Members for the 2016-2017 school year. Equity Team After-School Meetings to plan and implement District’s Equity Initiatives (Deep Equity PD, Culturally Responsive Classroom Applications, School Climate Work, Discipline/Academic Data Review, and Parent Engagement oversight) per the RSD Director of Equity and Diversity. Total of 9 one hour meetings. Payments not to exceed $1,250 per school using Title 1 funds: For the following: 4 Professional Staff 9 hours each ($27 per hour). 1 Paraprofessional (POA, Teacher Assistant, etc.) 9 hours each (Payment per hour varies).

Action: 9.18 To approve payment to the professional staff listed below for providing after school academic support to student athletes

To approve payment to the professional staff listed below for providing after school academic support to student athletes at a cost not to exceed $3,525. N. Patricia Santee 33 hours $ 891.00 Janet B. Trate 26 hours $ 702.00 Kathryn Moser 17.75 hrs. $ 461.50 Paige E. Sechler 10.5 hrs. $ 283.50 Kaylea Dietrich 21.25 hrs $ 552.50 Kristin Ludwig 10 hrs $ 270.00 Lori McGovern 3.5 hrs $ 94.50 Meredith Heming 10 hrs $270.00

The Board voted on 10.01 through 10.06

Action: 10.01 To authorize the administration to approve the 2016–17 Affiliation Agreements between Immaculata University and the Reading School District to provide school counselors internships to conduct guidance counseling work at a Practicum level.

To authorize the administration to approve the 2016–17 Affiliation Agreements between Immaculata University and the Reading School District to provide school counselors internships to conduct guidance counseling work at a Practicum level.

Action: 10.02 To approve summer hours for Psychologist, Speech Therapist, OT/PT, and Teachers, as listed below, to complete all re-evaluations for Early Intervention (EI) students, and to write and develop IEPs for students entering the district for the 2016 – 17 school year.

To approve summer hours for Psychologist, Speech Therapist, OT/PT, and Teachers, as listed below, to complete all re-evaluations for Early Intervention (EI) students, and to write and develop IEPs for students entering the district for the 2016 – 17 school year. Cost not to exceed $70,470.00 (2610 hours @ $27.00/hr.) Psychologists – 1800 hours Teachers – 540 hours Speech – 180 hours Stacey Leathery Tanya Consugar Stephanie Ruis-Smith Erica Tysoe Angela Donohue Jennifer Mazur Jessica Jennings Kristin Vogel Desirie Rodrique-Reid Rebecca Alexander OT / PT – 90 hours Ashley Paisly Lesley Esterly Elizabeth Bentz Jill Gillespie Kathy Hannon Lisa Bogocki Anelys Santos Stacy Fritz Gerald Smith Jessica Shadel Christine Stauffer

Action: 10.03 To approve summer hours for the Extended School Year (July 5 thru Aug. 4, 2016) for 100 hours per teacher at $27.00 per hour.

To approve summer hours for the Extended School Year (July 5 thru Aug. 4, 2016) for 100 hours per teacher at $27.00 per hour. Cost not to exceed $73,000.00. Baker, Eric Kopil, Judith Ritter, Laura Braun, Christina Lattanze, Christopher Ruch, Karl Cahn, Alesia Lombardi, David Sabre, Elizabeth Candelaria, Coleen Maurer, Jacob Scheibner, Jessica Cheney, Andrew Miller, James Skinner, Stacy Erickson, Sheri Puzio, Dana Snyder, Kelly Esterly, Leslie Ngegba, Francis Willard, Cynthia (nurse) Flemming, Joanne Ramsey, Kyla Holderegger, Teale Hinkle, Rebecca Rojas, Pamela Merkel, Chelsey

Action: 10.04 To approve summer pay for the Extended School Year (July 5 thru Aug. 4, 2016) for 77 hours per Paraprofessional Staff at their contractual rate.

To approve summer pay for the Extended School Year (July 5 thru Aug. 4, 2016) for 77 hours per Paraprofessional Staff at their contractual rate. Cost not to exceed $42,000.00. Abeloff, Mary Ginnochio, Joan Hirneisen, Jacquelyn Schaeffer, Sandra Bornmann, Dawn Goheen, Mary Ann LaFata, Ann Schaeffer, Tina Candelaria, Migdalia Gordon, Patricia Martin, Suzanne Shahade, Diana Cooper, Dorissa Haubrich, Lynn Petersen, Lynne Shawall, Barbara Delinko, Kyron Hiegler, Alisa Polyak, Kathy Stewart, Diane Estrada, Eva Heisler, Lorrene Rondon, Lizzette Ward, Cynthia Ewen, MaryAnn Hinton, Renee Rosado, Heather Whitt, Timothy

Action: 10.05 To approve summer pay for purposes of completing the Chapter 339K – 12 Counselor Curriculum as mandated by the PA Department of Education

To approve summer pay for purposes of completing the Chapter 339K – 12 Counselor Curriculum as mandated by the PA Department of Education for up to but not exceeding 20 hours at the rate of $27.00 per hour for the staff listed. Cost not to exceed $4,320.00. Creelman, Kathleen Miller, Cory Norton, Bernadette Sirak, Christine Geffert, Amanda Moser, Kathryn Schuler, Christine Worman, Crissta

Motion by Manuel Guzman, second by David MCCoy. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Abraham Cepeda, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran Action: 10.06 To authorize the administration to approve the 2016 – 2017 Therapy Services Contract between the Reading School District and Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS).

To authorize the administration to approve the 2016 – 2017 Therapy Services Contract between the Reading School District and Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS). Occupational and Physical Therapy services will be billed at $70.00 per hour and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant services will be billed at $50.00 per hour.

The Board voted on 10.07

Action: 10.07 To approve the attached agreement between the Reading School District and Berks County Intermediate Unit to provide an Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program.

To approve the attached agreement between the Reading School District and Berks County Intermediate Unit to provide an Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program on behalf of the District for students enrolled in grades 6 to 12 in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education pending final solicitor approval.

11. Technology No items for consideration.

12. Facilities and Safe Schools No items for consideration

13. Personnel

The Board voted on 13.01 and 13.02

Action: 13.01 To approve General Items as listed. No items for consideration.

Action: 13.02 To approve Retirements as listed.

To approve Retirements as listed: a. Rickey Piranti, Security Guard, Reading Intermediate High School, effective June 30, 2016. b. Lamaryce Woods, Reading Specialist, Reading High School, effective end of the 2015- 2016 school year. c. Theresa Wolf, Food Service Supervisor, Reading High School, effective June 30, 2016.

The Board voted on 13.04 through 13.11

Action: 13.04 To approve Terminations as listed. No items for consideration.

Action: 13.05 To approve Employment Ratifications as listed. No items for consideration.

Action: 13.06 To approve Change of Status Ratifications as listed. No items for consideration.

Action: 13.07 To approve Employment Approvals as listed. No items for consideration.

Action: 13.08 To approve Change of Status Approvals as listed. No items for consideration.

To approve Leave of Absence Requests as listed: 1. Administrative Staff 2. Instructional/Certificated Staff a. Camie Bertolet, Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher, Southern Middle School, unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence on or about June 20, 2016 through August 15, 2016. b. Lacey Soler, Math/Science Teacher, Southern Middle School, paid/unpaid Child Bearing/Child Rearing Leave of Absence on or about November 29, 2016 through February 21, 2017. 3. Support Staff a. Lynn Haubrich, Educational Assistant, Lauer’s Park Elementary School, unpaid FMLA effective May 31, 2016 through June 10, 2016.

Action: 13.10 To approve Return from Leave of Absence Requests as listed.

To approve Return from Leave of Absence Requests as listed: 1. Administrative Staff a. Jennifer Bertolet, Director of Assessment/Accountability, Administration Building, effective May 17, 2016. 2. Instructional/Certificated Staff a. Meredith Heming, Social Studies Teacher, Reading High School, effective May 12, 2016. b. Trisha Herrera, Elementary Teacher – Grade 1, Amanda Stout Elementary School, effective May 23, 2016. c. Heather Huber, Elementary Teacher, 13th & Green Elementary School, effective April 28, 2016. d. Sarah Rauenzahn, Elementary Teacher – Grade 2, Lauer’s Park Elementary School, effective May 2, 2016. e. Kelly Rupert, Elementary Teacher – Grade 4, 13th & Union Elementary School, effective May 23, 2016. f. Justine Sciumbata, English Teacher, Northeast Middle School, effective May 2, 2016. g. Adrian Traficanti, Art Teacher, Northwest Middle School, effective April 13, 2016. h. Lauren Walton, Elementary Teacher – Grade 2, 16th & Haak Elementary School, effective May 2, 2016. 3. Support Staff a. Shelly Grim, Special Education Clerk, ROCC, effective May 31, 2016. b. Silbia Huertas, Educational Assistant, Northwest Elementary School, effective May 9, 2016

Action: 13.11 To approve Miscellaneous Items as listed

To approve Miscellaneous Items as listed: 1. To acknowledge the following individual who has attained tenure per the Public School Code of 1949, as amended: Vanessa Kim, #8400, 5/21/16 2. To approve payment, at their per diem rate, to the following employees for the Summer Food Program – work schedule will not to surpass July 15, 2016: Bridgett Moffat, #8660 Ramonita Rivera, #4335

The Board voted on 13.03

Action: 13.03 To approve Resignations as listed.

To approve Resignations as listed: a. Yasmin Abreu, Parent Outreach Assistant, Riverside Elementary School, effective May 13, 2016. b. Jennifer Bennett, Elementary Teacher – Grade 2, Glenside Elementary School, effective August 31, 2016. c. Jedidiah Brown, Security Guard, Reading High School, effective June 10, 2016. d. Diana Duffy, Special Education Teacher, Reading Intermediate High School, to approve the resignation and separation release agreement effective May 25, 2016. e. Kathryn Gallagher, Assistant Principal, Northeast Middle School, effective June 30, 2016. f. Linda Jones, ESL Teacher, Tyson Schoener Elementary School, effective end of the 2015- 2016 school year. g. Kerri Knarr, AS Assistant, Tyson Schoener Elementary School, effective May 16, 2016. h. Kristen Ludwig, Special Education Teacher, Northwest Middle School, effective May 20, 2016. i. Danny Malanios, 2nd Shift Custodian, Northeast Middle School, effective May 13, 2016. j. Miguel Pena, Security Guard, Reading Intermediate High School, effective May 13, 2016. k. Karen Ringo, English Teacher, Northwest Middle School, effective May 26, 2016. l. Roque Rojas, Reading Assistant, 13th & Green Elementary School, effective April 29, 2016. m. Elizabeth Symons, Cafeteria General Worker, Reading High School, effective May 9, 2016. n. Ashley Thomas, Cafeteria General Worker, Lauer’s Park Elementary School, effective May 20, 2016. o. Lora Vaknin, Special Education/LS Teacher, Reading High School, to approve the separation agreement and general release effective May 13, 2016. p. Angela Yorgey, Elementary Teacher – Grade 5, Amanda Stout Elementary School, effective June 30, 2016.

Motion by Abraham Cepeda, second by Manuel Guzman. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, Julio Martinez, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran Nay: Abraham Cepeda

14. Committee Reports

Report: 14.01 Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technical Center Presented by Eddie Moran

Report: 14.02 Reading Public Museum Presented by Brian Buerke

Report: 14.03 Berks County Intermediate Unit Presented by Jean Kelleher

Report: 14.04 Reading Recreation Commission Presented by Eddie Moran and David MCCoy

15. Public Comment

Procedural: 15.01 Persons desiring to speak must sign up with the Board Secretary prior to 7:00 PM. Each person will have three minutes to speak.

At 9:20 PM Public Comment resumed. The following persons spoke on behalf of I-Lead: Wailani Rosario - 920 Pear Street, Michael Tapia - 713 Madison Ave, Sarah Yeage - 110 W. Oley Street, Elba Rodriguez - 117 Belvedere Ave, Jamilette Santana - 1330 Good Street, Lissie Morales - 333 N. 13th Street, Amanda Mogro - 138 N. 9th Street.

The last speaker on the list was signed up as Josie for Wilmarie Gonzalez - 351 S. 3rd Street. Under Policy 903 signing up to speak for another person is not permitted. The Board President ruled under accordance of the policy the person shall not speak. Discussion among the board ensued. After the discussion, Manuel Guzman presented motion 15.02 which was seconded by Brian Buerke.

Action: 15.02 To challenge the Chairs decision not allowing the last person for public comment.

To challenge the Chairs decision not allowing the last person for public comment.

Motion by Manuel Guzman, second by Brian Buerke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Brian Buerke, Bernardo Carbajal, Manuel Guzman, Jean Kelleher, David MCCoy, Eddie Moran Nay: Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, Abraham Cepeda, Julio Martinez

Josie spoke for three minutes.

16. Adjournment

Action: 16.01 Adjourn the Meeting

At 9:47 PM a motion was made by Manuel Guzman, second by David MCCoy to adjourn the meeting. Voice Vote 9 Yeas - 0 Nays Meeting was adjourned at 9:47 PM