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the ReporterBoard BusinessThe Board accepted the following:• TheResignationofMrs.KimberlySiegelfromherBoardposition,effectiveJuly9,2014.

The Board appointed the following:• Mrs.ElizabethAdamstofillthevacancycreatedbyMrs.ElaineFiant'sresignation,servingouthercurrenttermthroughNovember2015.

• Dr.EdwardMichaliktofillthevacanycreatedbyMrs.KimberlySiegel'sresignation,servingouthercurrenttermthroughNovember2015.

FinanceThe Board approved the following:• TransportationAgreementwithGehman'sMennoniteSchool,DenverPA,forthetransportationofeightstudentsduringthe2014-2015schoolyear,atarateof$5.20/studentperday(or$7,488/schoolyear),aspresented(a 1.5% increase).

• TaxCollectorReportsandExonerationlistsfor2013-2014,aspresented.

PersonnelThe Board approved the following:• Conference/Workshopsummaryfor2013-2014,aspresented.

• RequestofMrs.AlisonPatton(Antietamteacher)toobserveupto20hoursofGovernorMifflin'sExtendedSchoolYearprogram,asrequiredbyPennState'sESLcertificationprogram.

• TheResignationsofSarahBaugh,CE,LearningSupport;effectiveJuly9,2014;AmandaCipolla,GMIS,RtIISpecialist/TemporaryDeanofStudents;effectivefortheendofthe2013-2014schoolyear;KevinKahl,AquaticsDirector/Coordinator;effectiveAugust24,2014;Aquatics

Aide,effectiveJune13,2014.• TheCo-CurricularResignationsofKevinKahl,AssistantCoach,JHSoccer;effectiveJune27,2014;KevinKahl,AssistantCoach,VarsitySwimming;effectiveAugust24,2014;AaronSborz,HS,AVCoordinator;effectivefortheendofthe2013-2014schoolyear.

• TheEmploymentofMichelleBence,HS,SocialStudies,Long-TermSubstitute;effectiveforthefirstsemesterofthe2014-2015schoolyear(covering for Stephanie Schreiber – Child-Rearing Leave).

• TheEmploymentofthefollowing2014SummerMainenance/CustodialHelp(addition):AnthonyZaharis–GMIS;effectiveJune17,2014.

• TheEmploymentofthefollowingSummer2014CurriculumWritingStaff:KeithAbrahamson,HeatherBoltz,JoelCalata,DebCech,AnthonyDeininger,AmyDiggan,AmyDobrosky,MeganGalitz,HeatherGriffin,StevenHolgate,CindyKoch,JoanneMarshall,KarenRapp,BrittReed,AaronSborz,GeorgeSchmidt,AndreaStreet,KristinSwanson,TravisWilliamson.

• TheEmploymentofAmyDigganfortheMifflinParkTitleISchool-widePlanReview;1.5hours@$34/hour.

• TheEmploymentofthefollowingSummer2014FlexTrainingPresenters:SusanO'Neil,7hours@$34/hour;KarenHouck,4hours@$34/hour.

• TheEmploymentofRachelSebastian,KimRudolph(5.5hours@$29/hour),PatriciaNierle,AmandaDingui,CortneyKeller,KristinStoltzfus,KimPotcovaru(6.5hours@$29/hour)forSpecialEducationHearingWitnessPreparationonJune18,2014.

• TheEmploymentofJenCaron,RebeccaJohnson(15-20hours@$29/hour)forSpecialEducation

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DanielG.Bulinski,Ed.D. Superintendent

MelissaFullerton

DirectorofPublicInformation

Resolution,Preparation&HearingonJuly1,2014.

• TheChangeofStatusofSusanDempsey,HS/MS,LibrariantoGMIS,Librarian;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear(replaces Debra Snyder – assignment change);DianeFisher,HS,FoodServicetoHS,FoodService–AssistantCook;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear(replaces Sandra Stoyer – retirement);DaraKoch,MP,Grade3toMP,Grade2;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear(adjustment due to enrollment figures);WendiLutz,MS,FoodServicetoHS,FoodService;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear(replaces Jennifer Ohlinger – status change);DebraSnyder,GMISLibrariantoBELibrarian;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear(replaces Virginia Hart – retirement);KristenClarkWeidner,GMISHealthAide/SecretarytoEducationCenter,Receptionist/Secretary;effectiveJune23,2014(replaces Janeen Mengel – position change).

• ThefollowingBuildingRealignmentsforSchoolPsychologistsforthe2014-2015schoolyear:MeganCiminotoMS;BrianDavistoCE;MaureenFieotoHS;RebeccaJohnsontoBE;GayeJohnson-CowelltoMP.

• TheLeaveofAbsenceofMelissaFullerton,FamilyMedicalLeave,precededbytheuseofsickandvacationtime;beginningapproximatelyOctober18,2014andcontinuingtoapproximatelyJanuary16,2015(DirectorofPublicInformation);StefanieLinderman,Child-RearingLeaveforaperiodofsixweeks,afterallsickdaysandFamilyMedicalLeavetimehasbeenexhausted(CE,BuildingSecretary);PaigeMoore,FamilyMedicalLeave,effectiveforthefirst12weeksofthe2014-2015schoolyear(BE,Kindergarten).

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequestsforAlisonClark(HS,English)fromLearnersEdge;ShaynaClark(GMIS,Grade6)fromCabriniCollege;AnthonyDeininger(HS,

Music)fromWestChesterUniversity;AlyssaWestover(CE,Grade3)fromBCIU(2 courses).

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequests–MastersPlusforKimberlyBolles(CE,Grade3)fromLearnersEdge;SueBufe(MS,RtIISpecialist)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);JeremyCrills(MS,PhysEd)fromLearnersEdge;JohnHyneman(CE,Grade2)fromLearnersEdge;DonnaLongenberger(MP,Grade4)fromLearnersEdge;JanemarieMcKay(CE,Grade2)fromLearnersEdge;EricMarsch(MS,SocialStudies)fromAlverniaUniversity.

Curriculum/Instruction/Pupil Services

The Board accepted the following:• BerksCountyIntermediateUnit'sAlternativeEducationRatesfor2014-2015,aspresented.

The Board approved the following:• RenewalAgreementwiththeRichardJ.CaronFoundation(d/b/cCaronTreatmentCenters)toprovideStudentAssistanceProgram(SAP)servicesforthe2014-2015schoolyearatacostof$45,500(no increase over past three years),aspresented.

• AgreementwithJ.RichardKoch,M.S.W.toprovidesocialworkservicesforthe2014-2015schoolyear;rateis$70/hour(no increase),aspresented.

• RequestoftheMusicDepartment(HSMarchingBand,Governors&FirstLadies,OrchestraandtentativelyChorus)totraveltoWaltDisneyWorld,Orlando,FL;Wednesday,March4–Sunday,March8,2015;costtotheDistrictisthreesubstituteteachersforthreedays,aspresented.

• RequestoftheHighSchoolServiceLearningClub/KeyClubtotraveltoUtah,ArizonaandNewMexico;Tuesday,March31–Tuesday,April7,2015(overSpringBreak)forparticipationinHabitatforHumanityprojects,aswellaseducationincultureandhistory;costtotheDistrictis1-2substituteteachersforoneday(in no snow make-up days are necessary),aspresented.

• AgreementwithNewStorySchool(Kenhorstlocation)toprovideExtendedSchoolYearservicesforStudent#804947;July1–August1,2014,rateis$160/day,aspresented.

• AgreementwithProgressionsSchool,Stowe,PAtoprovidespecializedEmotional/LearningSupportservicesinanalternativeschoolenvironmentforidentifiedstudentsduringthe2014-2015schoolyear;rateis$150/day,aspresented.

• AgreementwithKaleidoscopeFamilySolutions,Inc.,BrynMawr,PAtoprovideSpeechTherapyserviceforahighschoolstudentintheGovernorMifflinExtendedSchoolYearprogram;20hoursatarateof$72/hour,foratotalcostof$1,440,aspresented.

Athletic/Co-CurricularThe Board approved the following:• RequestoftheGirls'CrossCountryteamtoparticipateinthePennStateUniversityCrossCountryInvitational;Friday,September12–Saturday,September13,2014;costtotheDistrictisonesubstituteteacherandtheuseoftwoschoolvans,aspresented.

• SettingoftheCoachingandCo-Curricularstipendratestoreflecta1%increase;effectiveforthe2014-2015schoolyear.

• Theadditionofthree100-hourpositions(Golf,Boys'TennisandGirls'Tennis);effectiveforthe2014-2015schoolyear.

• RequestoftheGirls'CrossCountryteamtoparticipateintheAltoonaCrossCountryInvitational;Friday,September19–Saturday,September20,2014;costtotheDistrictisonesubstituteteacherfor1/2dayandtheuseoftwoschoolvans,aspresented.

PropertyThe Board approved the following:• BuildingsandGroundsuserequests,aspresented.

PoliciesThe Board approved the following:• FirstReadingofthefollowingNew/RevisedPolicies,aspresented:

004. Membership 006. Meetings 008. Organization 103. Non-discriminationin

SchoolandClassroom Practices

103.1 Non-discrimination– QualifiedStudents withDisabilities

113.1 DisciplineofStudentswith Disabilities

113.2 BehaviorSupport 121. FieldTrips 122. Extra-CurricularActivities 123. InterscholasticAthletics 123.2 SuddenCardiacArrest

(NEW) 210. Medications 218. StudentDiscipline 218.1 Weapons 220. StudentDiscipline 222. Tobacco(Students) 226. Searches 227. ControlledSubstance/ Paraphernalia 246. StudentWellness 302. Employmentof Superintendant/Assistant Superintendant 308. EmploymentContract/ BoardResolution 312. PerformanceAssessment ofSupt/Asst.Supt 313. EvaluationofEmployees 323. Tobacco(Employees) 333. ProfessionalDevelopment 351. Drug&SubstanceAbuse 610. PurchasesSubjecttoBid/ Quotation 611. PurchasesBudgeted 718. ServicesAnimalsin

School 805. EmergencyPreparedness 805.1 RelationswithLaw Enforcement(NEW) 806. Child/StudentAbuse 808. FoodServices 808.1 (Delete)Free/Reduced- PriceMeals&FreeMilk 810.2 Transportation–Video/ AudioRecording 818. ContractedServices 822. AutomatedExternal Defibrillator(AED)/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) 904. PublicAttendanceat SchoolEvents 909. MunicipalGovernment Relations

• FirstReadingofthefollowingNew/RevisedPoliciesrelatedtoPDE'sChapter4RequirmentsonAcademicStandards,ComprehensivePlanningandGraduationRequirements,aspresented:

000. BoardPolicy/Procedure/ AdministrativeRegulations 002. AuthorityandPowers 100. ComprehensivePlanning (title change) 101. MissionStatement/Vision Statement/SharedValues (title changes)

102. AcademicStandards 105. Curriculum(title change) 105.1 ReviewofInstructional MaterialsbyParents/ Guardians&students(NEW) 106. GuidesforPlanned

Instruction 107. AdoptionofPlanned Instruction 108. AdoptionofTextbooks 109. ResourceMaterials 112. GuidanceCounseling 113. SpecialEducation 114. GiftedEducation 119. CurrentEvents(title change) 124. AlternativeInstruction Courses(title change) 140. CharterSchools 146. StudentServices 203.1 HIVInfection 217. Graduation(title change) 232. StudentInvolvementin Decision-Making 235. StudentRightsand Responsibilities 235.1 Surveys(NEW) 333. ProfessionalDevelopment 701. FacilitiesPlanning 804. SchoolDay 919. (Delete)District/School ReportCards

Upcoming Board Meetings

Monday, August 4, 20147p.m.,EducationCenter

• Work/PropertyMeeting

Monday, August 18, 20147p.m.,EducationCenter

• Voting/CurriculumMeeting

the ReporterSpecial Presentations• OfficersfromtheHighSchoolStudentGovernmentAssociationpresentedanupdateontheMustangNationinitiative,whichincludedplansfortheupcomingschoolyear.

• Dr.Bulinksiandmembersoftheadministrativeteampresentedthe2014-2015DistrictVision.ThepresentationisavailableontheGovernorMifflinwebsite(http://www.governormifflinsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-2015DistrictFocus.pdf)

FinanceTheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• TransportationAgreementwithHogalLearningAcademy,Fleetwood,PA,forthetransportationoffourstudentsduringthe2014-2015schoolyear;rateis$250/day,aspresented.

PersonnelTheBoardadoptedthefollowing:• ResolutionauthorizingtheappropriateofficersoftheBoardofSchoolDirectorstoexecutetheCollectiveBargainingAgreementnegotiatedbetweentheDistrictandtheGMEAfortheperiodofJuly1,2014toJune30,2017;acopyoftheAgreementshallbemadeapartofthisResolution,aspresented.

TheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• SubstituteTeacherlistingforthe2014-2015schoolyear,aspresented.

• SubstituteInstructionalAides,LunchAidesandSecretariesforthe2014-2015schoolyear,aspresented.

• SubstituteSchoolNursesforthe2014-2015schoolyear,aspresented.

• ProfessionalMentor/InducteeProgramlistingfor2014-2015,aspresented.

• StudentTeachingplacementsforthe

firstsemesterofthe2014-2015schoolyear,aspresented.

• AquaticsStaff&HourlyWagesfor2014-2015,aspresented.

• Dr.DianneBonaccorsiandIntegratedMedicalGroup,PC(GreenHillsFamilyMedicineAssociates,LLC)asSchoolPhysiciansfor2014-2015;physicalexamstobeconductedforstaff(mandatedtransportationphysicals)andstudents(perschoolcoderequirements),atacostof$15perexam.

• ThefollowingDentiststoconductstudentexamsfor2014-2015atarateof$1.75perexam:Dr.Blimline,Dr.Grove,Dr.FreesandDr.Balthaser.

• TheResignationsofKristineBonfitto,GMIS,LunchAide;effectiveAugust13,2014;HallieCatania,HS,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveAugust9,2014;AmyKnorr,GMIS,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveAugust18,2014;KimberlyLong,Instruction-in-the-HomeSpecialEducationteacher;effectiveJuly31,2014;MaryJaneSkowron,GMIS,LunchAide;effectiveAugust13,2014;WandaSpatz,CE,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveAugust8,2014;HeidiTobash,GMIS,Speech&Language;effectiveAugust18,2014.

• TheEmploymentofDeborahEvans,BE,LunchAide;effectiveAugust25,2014,clearancesapproved(replaces Sharon Kern – resignation);ShontaiGreene,CE,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveAugust25,2014(new position – previously a BCIU position);DestinyGuzanowski,HS,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveAugust25,2014,clearancesapproved(replaces Dorothy Puls – resignation);ShannonHinks,GMIS,LunchAide;effectiveAugust25,2014,clearancesapproved(replaces Mary Jane Skowron –

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resignation);KathleenHipszer,CE,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveAugust25,2014(position transferred from BCIU);ChristineKilyan,GMIS,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveAugust25,2014(new position – previously a BCIU position);KellyKline,BE,Kindergarten,Long-TermSubstitute;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyearthroughNovember11,2014;BSStep1,clearancesapproved(covering for Paige Moore – Family Medical Leave);KyleKuser,AquaticsCoordinator;effectivedateTBD;Act93Supportivesalary$42,000,clearancesapproved(replaces Kevin Kahl – resignation);AliciaLazar,MS,LearningSupport;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear;TPE,MastersStep5,clearancesapproved(new position);DonnaMarchinkowski,BE,LunchAide;effectiveAugust25,2014,clearancesapproved(replaces Jason Burk – status change);ChristinaMaus,GMIS,LunchAide;effectiveAugust25,2014(replaces Kristine Bonfitto – resignation);RosaRivera,HS,Part-timeFoodService(baking);effectiveAugust25,2014,clearancesapproved(replaces Diane Fisher – status change);KathyRohrbach,CE,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveAugust25,2014,clearancesapproved(new position);AbigailSpeck,MS,Part-timeFoodService;effectiveAugust25,2014,clearancesapproved(replaces Yung Hong – status change);TamaraTorres,CE,LearningSupport;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear;TPE,BSStep3,clearancesapproved(replaces Sarah Baugh – resignation);SabrinaWerley,CE,LearningSupport;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear;TPE,BSStep1,clearancesapproved(new position).

• TheEmploymentofHilaryBrigel,JudyGlass,RuthSchlegel,DianeStineandJessicaWeismanforSummer2014KindergartenOrientationServices.

•TheEmploymentofKariHornberger(Paraprofessional)forthe2014

ExtendedSchoolYearProgram.• TheEmploymentofJanJack–mentoredBriannaRowlands(HS,FCS)forthesecondsemesterof2013-2014–forthe2013-2014Mentor/InducteeProgram.

• TheEmploymentofMaryellenMcKnight,KaitlynWinters,ShannonStoltzandStevenHolgatefortheTitleISchoolLevelPlanningMeeting(July 29, 2014; 2 hours).

• TheEmploymentofthefollowing2014-2015GovernorMifflinAlternativeEducationProgramStaff:StacyDeMott(ProgramCoordinator);PatrickJ.Newton(AssistantCoordinator);JamesDebelak(SocialStudiesTeacher);AllisonWright(EnglishTeacher);JoelCalata(MathTeacher);DeborahSingleton(ScienceTeacher);ShellyKroenig(SpecialEducationTeacher);MeghanWeik(GroupCounselor);ScottHagy(ProgramAide).

• TheChangeofStatusofCorrieBaker,MS,LibraryAidetoGMIS,Health/BuildingAide;effectiveAugust25,2014(replaces Kristen Clark Weidner – status change);AngelaBereski,HS,PASTteachertoMS,GiftedTeacher;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear(replaces Cathy Scarborough – retirement);SarahBerkley,GMIS/CE,ItinerantTeachertoGMIS,LearningSupport;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear(change in job title);JillGattone,MP,SpecialEducation1:1AidetoMP,SpecialEducationClassroomAide;effectiveAugust25,2014;KristenGerhard,CE,KindergartentoCE,RtIISpecialist;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear(replacing Susan O'Neil – retirement);AmyGriffith,MS,SpecialEducationParaprofessionaltoGMIS,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveAugust25,2014(new position – previously a BCIU position);YungHong,MS,FoodServicetoMS,LibraryAide;effectiveAugust25,2014(replaces Corrie Baker – status change);DianeLins,MP,SpecialEducationLSParaprofessionaltoMP,SpecialEducationClassroom

Aide;effectiveAugust25,2014(replaces Melodee Ruoss – status change);DonnaMohler,MP,SpecialEducationESClassroomAidetoMP,SpecialEducationBuildingAide;effectiveAugust25,2014;MicheleMuenker,BE,Kindergarten,Long-TermSubstitutetoCE,Kindergarten;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear;TPE,BSStep1,clearancesapproved(replaces Kristen Gerhard – position change);MelodeeRuoss,MP,BuildingTeacherAidetoMP,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveAugust25,2014(replaces Diane Lins – status change);DebraThomas,BE,LunchAidetoMS,FoodService;effectiveAugust25,2014(replaces Wendi Lutz – status change);DonnaTice,MP,LunchAidetoGMIS,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveAugust25,2014(new position);AllisonWright,MS,EnglishtoGMIS,RtIISpecialist;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear(replaces Amanda Cipolla – resignation).

• TheLeaveofAbsenceofStaceyO'Brien,MedicalLeaveofAbsenceextendedfromSeptember14,2014throughanundetermineddate(HS,Custodian);ChristinaReber,ReturntoWorkingStatusfromFamilyMedicalLeave;effectiveforthestartofthe2014-2015schoolyear(BE,Grade4).

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequestsforSarahBerkley(CE/GMIS,Itinerant)fromWilkesUniversity(2 courses);ThomasMorgan(GMIS,Grade6)fromAlverniaUniversity;HaniffSkeete(GMIS,Grade5)fromAlverniaUniversity.

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequests–MastersPlusforErikBresnahan(MS,English)fromAlverniaUniversity;NicoleHowe(MP,Grade1)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);EricMarsch(MS,SocialStudies)fromAlverniaUniversity.

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequests–AdministratorsforRichardKaskey(CE,Principal)fromWidenerUniversity;KristineRosenberger

(DirectorofCurriculum&Instruction)fromNovaSoutheastern.

TheBoardauthorizedthefollowing:• Appropriateofficerstoexecuteathree(3)yearEmploymentAgreementwithMrs.DianeGibson,SupervisorofHumanResources;effectiveJuly1,2014throughJune30,2017andApproveJobDescriptionfortheSupervisorofHumanResources,includedasExhibit"A"oftheAgreement,aspresented.


TheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• RequestoftheSpecialEducationDepartmenttoauthorizeanIndependentEducationalEvaluationforStudent#10212;costwilleitherbe$7,300or$8,300,dependingonchoiceofcomponents,aspresented.

• AgreementwithTheMeadowsPsychiatricCenter,CentreHall,PA,toprovideeducationalservicestoanyGovernorMifflinstudentreceivingcareintheirfacilityduringthe2014-2015schoolyear;rateis$30/hourforuptotwohoursperday,aspresented.

• AgreementwithWordsworthAcademytoprovideExtendedSchoolYearservicesforStudent#807402;June30–August8,2014;29days@$360/day,totalcost$10,440,aspresented.

• AgreementswithNewStorySchool(Kenhorstlocation)toprovideservicesforStudent#804947andStudent#807341forthe2014-2015schoolyear;rateis$160/dayperstudent,plusanyadditionalcostsforservicestobeprovidedunderthestudents'IEPs,aspresented.

• AgreementwithNewStorySchool(Wyomissinglocation)toprovideservicesforStudent#800047forthe2014-2015schoolyear;rateis$175/day,plusanyadditionalcostforservicestobeprovidedunderthestudent'sIEP,aspresented.

• RequestoftheHighSchoolSGAandMiddleSchoolStudentCounciltoattendthePASCStateConferenceinAltoona,PA;Thursday,November6–Saturday,November8,2014,cost

totheDistrictisoneSubstituteteacherfortwodaysandtheuseofschoolvans,aspresented.

• HighSchoolCo-CurricularPrograms/Staffingfor2014-2015,aspresented.

• MiddleSchoolCo-CurricularPrograms/Staffingfor2014-2015,aspresented.

• GMISCo-CurricularPrograms/Staffingfor2014-2015,aspresented.

• AgreementwiththeBerksCountyIntermediateUnittoprovideonlineeducationalservicestospecifiedstudentsforthe2014-2015schoolyearthroughitsBerksOnlineLearningProgram,aspresented.

• DualEnrollmentAgreementwithReadingAreaCommunityCollegeforthe2014-2015schoolyear,aspresented.

• AgreementwithNHSAutismSchool,Reading,PA,toprovidespecializededucationalservicestoidentifiedstudentsduringthe2014-2015schoolyear;rateis$156/day,aspresented.

• RequestofStudent#802823tobere-admittedasaGrade9studenteffectiveforthe2014-2015schoolyear,havingsuccessfullycompletedalternativeeducationalplacementfor2013-2014duetoexpulsion.

• RenewalAgreementwiththeReadingHospitalCenterforMentalHealthtoprovideStudentAssistanceProgram(SAP)servicesforthe2014-2015schoolyear;224totalservicehours(7hours/day,onedayperweekoverthecourseofa32-weekschoolcycle);rateforanytimenoteligibleforreimbursementis$80/hour(noincreaseoverlastyear),aspresented.

TheBoardauthorizedthefollowing:• DistrictAdministrationtoapplytothePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationforReconfigurationoftheCumruElementarybuilding;effectiveforthe2014-2015schoolyeartoreflecttheadditionofaPre-Kindergartenprogram.

• WaiverofPolicy#126–ClassSizeforthe2014-2015schoolyear,withregardtothefollowingcourses,aspresented:APCalculus2(12 students);CreativeSewing(12 students – running concurrently with Personal Fashion

2);PersonalFashion2(3 students – running concurrently with Creative Sewing);DigitalStudioArts2(7 students – running concurrently with Digital Studio Arts 1);VisualArts4(11 students – running concurrently with Visual Arts 3);Drafting4(13 students – running concurrently with Computer Aided Design).

Athletic/Co-CurricularTheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• Coachingpositionsforthe2014-2015schoolyear,aspresented.

PropertyTheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• BuildingsandGroundsuserequests,aspresented.

PoliciesTheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• SecondReadingofthefollowingNew/RevisedPolicies,aspresented:

004. Membership 006. Meetings 008. Organization 103. Non-discriminationin

SchoolandClassroom Practices

103.1 Non-discrimination– QualifiedStudents withDisabilities

113.1 DisciplineofStudentswith Disabilities

113.2 BehaviorSupport 121. FieldTrips 122. Extra-CurricularActivities 123. InterscholasticAthletics 123.2 SuddenCardiacArrest

(NEW) 210. Medications 218. StudentDiscipline 218.1 Weapons 220. StudentDiscipline 222. Tobacco(Students) 226. Searches 227. ControlledSubstance/ Paraphernalia 246. StudentWellness 302. Employmentof Superintendant/Assistant Superintendant 308. EmploymentContract/ BoardResolution 312. PerformanceAssessment ofSupt/Asst.Supt 313. EvaluationofEmployees 323. Tobacco(Employees) 333. ProfessionalDevelopment 351. Drug&SubstanceAbuse 610. PurchasesSubjecttoBid/ Quotation 611. PurchasesBudgeted 718. ServicesAnimalsin

School 805. EmergencyPreparedness

July1,2014throughJune30,2016,costis95centsperstudentperyear,aspresented.

805.1 RelationswithLaw Enforcement(NEW) 806. Child/StudentAbuse 808. FoodServices 808.1 (Delete)Free/Reduced- PriceMeals&FreeMilk 810.2 Transportation–Video/ AudioRecording 818. ContractedServices 822. AutomatedExternal Defibrillator(AED)/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) 904. PublicAttendanceat SchoolEvents 909. MunicipalGovernment Relations

• SecondReadingofthefollowingNew/RevisedPoliciesrelatedtoPDE'sChapter4RequirmentsonAcademicStandards,ComprehensivePlanningandGraduationRequirements,aspresented:

000. BoardPolicy/Procedure/ AdministrativeRegulations 002. AuthorityandPowers 100. ComprehensivePlanning (title change) 101. MissionStatement/Vision Statement/SharedValues (title changes) 102. AcademicStandards 105. Curriculum(title change) 105.1 ReviewofInstructional MaterialsbyParents/ Guardians&Students (title change) 106. GuidesforPlanned

Instruction 107. AdoptionofPlanned Instruction 108. AdoptionofTextbooks 109. ResourceMaterials 112. GuidanceCounseling 113. SpecialEducation 114. GiftedEducation 119. CurrentEvents(title change) 124. AlternativeInstruction Courses(title change) 140. CharterSchools 146. StudentServices 203.1 HIVInfection 217. Graduation(title change) 232. StudentInvolvementin Decision-Making 235. StudentRightsand Responsibilities 235.1 Surveys(NEW) 333. ProfessionalDevelopment 701. FacilitiesPlanning 804. SchoolDay 919. (Delete)District/School ReportCards

TechnologyTheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• AgreementwithBerksCountyIntermediateUnitforparticipationintheBrightBytesClarityforSchoolInititive(adistrict-widesoftwareprogram);two-yearagreementfrom


Monday, September 8, 20147p.m.,EducationCenter


Monday, September 15, 20147p.m.,EducationCenter


the ReporterSpecial Presentations• Representatives to the Berks County

Intermediate Unit, Berks Career & Technology Center and Berks E.I.T. Bureau may provide any necessary update to the Board.

FinanceThe Board adopted the following:• Resolution authorizing the District's

Berks E.I.T. delegate (Mark R. Naylon) to vote, on behalf of the Board, in favor of the merger of the Berks County Tax Collection Committee (TCC) and the Berks E.I.T. Bureau, as presented.

PersonnelThe Board appointed the following:• Mr. John Yount, Director of Safe

Schools, as the District's Attendance Officer, for purposes of residency verification, at a rate of $25/visit when conducted outside of the normal business day.

The Board approved the following:• Request of Teresa Flannery (MS, Art)

to take a Sabbatical Leave of Absence for Professional Development, covering the second semester of the 2014-2015 school year and the first semester of the 2015-2016 school year.

• Agreement with the BCIU's Creative Team to provide temporary website support and winter sports program design services during Fall/Winter, 2014; website support is estimated at 3-5 hours per week @ $50 per hour; sports program project is estimated at 11-13 hours @ $50 per hour, as presented.

• The Resignations of Jeremy Crills, MS, Health & Phys Ed; effective January 21, 2015; Sherri Eddy, HS, Paraprofessional; effective September 25, 2014; Bronson Reedy, Maintenance Department; effective

October 3, 2014; Darlene Vernon, School Nurse Floater; effective October 10, 2014.

• The Co-Curricular Resignation of Jessica Marchetti, MS, MathCounts Advisor; effective for the 2014-2015 school year.

• The Termination of Fran McKnight, BE, Lunch Aide; effective September 25, 2014.

• The Employment of Safaa Almihy, Food Service Substitute; effective October 14, 2014, clearances approved; Heidi Blumenstock, GMIS, Speech & Language Teacher; effective October 20, 2014, TPE, Masters Step 3; clearances approved (replaces Heidi Tobash – resignation); Denise Palmer, GMIS, Paraprofessional; effective October 14, 2014, clearances approved (replaces Amy Knorr – resignation); Debra Peck, BE, Lunch Aide; effective October 7, 2014 (replaces Fran McKnight – termination).

• The Employment of Colleen Boyer and Ryan Katzenmoyer for the Lead 21 Parent Night on October 6, 2014 (1.5 hours @ $34/hour).

• The Employment of Kirstin Shockey and Debra Cech for Kindergarten Orientation (additions).

• The Employment of Susan Dempsey for Title I PAC Meetings; one evening/month @ $34/hour – paid from Title I funding (addition).

• The Co-Curricular Employment of Thomas Miller, Assistant Coach, JH Boys Basketball; effective for the 2014-2015 season; remuneration $2,564.93 (replaces Glen Bosshard – resignation); Kathleen Murray, HS, Manga/Anime Club Advisor; effective for the 2014-2015 school year (position was vacant for two years); Kim Murray, Assistant Coach, JH Girls Basketball; effective for the 2014-2015 season; remuneration

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10 S. Waverly, Shillington, PA 19607

Published by the Office of Public Information,

following every monthly meeting of the Board of School Directors

Daniel G. Bulinski, Ed. D. Superintendent

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Director of Public Information

$2,367.62 (replaces Thomas Miller – position change); Jason Peters, Assistant Coach, JH Boys Basketball; effective for the 2014-2015 season; remuneration $2,564.93 (replaces Nicholas Johnson – resignation); Angel Ventura, Assistant Coach, JH Boys Soccer; effective for the Fall, 2014 season; remuneration $1,183.81 (pro-rated from $1,973) (replaces Jose Garcia – moved to Head Coach).

• The Change of Status of Jason Burk, GMIS, Food Service to Buildings & Grounds, Maintenance; effective October 27, 2014 (replaces Bronson Reedy – resignation); Joann Fiorito, Food Service Floater to GMIS, Food Service; effective September 22, 2014 (replaces Debra Lascoskie – deceased); Tim Hartman, GMIS, Part-time Custodian to HS, Full-time Custodian, 3rd shift; effective October 13, 2014 (replaces Stacey O'Brien – status change); Mayra Jaquez, GMIS, Custodian 1st shift to GMIS, Custodian 2nd shift; effective October 20, 2014 (replaces Tim Hartman – status change); Stacey O'Brien, HS, Full-time Custodian to MS, Part-time Custodian; effective October 8, 2014 (replaces John Rhine – resignation); Rona Palm, GMIS, Special Education Paraprofessional to CE, Special Education Paraprofessional; effective date TBD (replaces Wanda Spatz – resignation); Vicky Reinert, GMIS, 1:1 Paraprofessional to GMIS, LS Paraprofessional; effective October 6, 2014 (replaces Cindy Sensenig – resignation).

• The Leave of Absence of Jodi Daniels, Leave of Absence; effective October 1-31, 2014 (HS, Paraprofessional); Cassandra Meck-Trostle, Return to Working Status from Medical Leave of Absence; effective October 20, 2014 (HS, Paraprofessional).

• The Employment of the following Co-Curricular Volunteers: HS Water Polo – Benjamin Scheipe.

• Degree Changes/Credits Earned Masters Attainment for Rebecca Boyer; Travis Williamson.

• Degree Changes/Credits Earned Masters Equivalency for Nicholas

Blatt; Haniff Skeete; Jean Winkleman; Elizabeth Zimmerman.

• Masters Plus Credits for: Kim Bolles M+21 to M+24 Collen Boyer M+9 to M+12 Erik Bresnahan M+12 to M+18 Sue Bufe M+15 to M+21 Angela Burkey M+6 to M+12 Lois Carrier M+12 to M+18 Linda Christ M+3 to M+6 Alison Clark M to M+12 Jeremy Crills M+30 to M+48 Wanda Flores M to M+12 Linda Fox M+12 to M+18 John Gantz M to M+9 Dan Gassert M+12 to M+18 Heather Griffin M+9 to M+12 Nicole Howe M+9 to M+18 John Hyneman M+6 to M+9 Brenda Jones M+15 to M+18 Travis Kurtz M+27 to M+30 Melanie Lavigna M+12 to M+18 Amy LeFevre M+18 to M+30 Amy Leffler M+12 to M+18 Erin Lichty M+12 to M+18 Donna Longenberger M+27 to M+30 Karen Makatche M+24 to M+30 Eric Marsch M+27 to M+30 Janemarie McKay M+12 to M+18 Gary Mitzel M to M+6 Helen Modricker M+27 to M+30 Cindy Mummert M+34 to M+52 Trish Nierle M+18 to M+24 Ryan Peck M+3 to M+6 Amy Pumphrey M+18 to M+24 Karen Redford M+12 to M+18 Pam Richardson M+12 to M+21 Colleen Roach M to M+12 Kim Rudolph M+12 to M+18 Jen Schools M to M+3 Karen Smith M+24 to M+27 Shannon Stoltz M+18 to M+24 Kaitlyn Winters M to M+15 Corey Yochimowitz M+6 to M+9 • In-Service Tuition Reimbursement

Requests for Anthony Deininger (HS, Music) from West Chester University; Alyssa Westover (CE, Grade 3) from BCIU.

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests – Masters Plus for Amy Leffler (MS, LS) from Learners Edge; Erin Lichty (BE, Grade 3) from Learners Edge (4 courses); Candace Steinhofer (BE, Kindergarten) from Learners Edge (4 courses); Travis Williamson (MS, Music) from Learners Edge.

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests – Administrators for Richard Kaskey (CE, Principal) from Widener University.


The Board approved the following:• Status changes for the following High

School courses, effective for the 2014-2015 school year: Special Education/PAST Classroom – award credit of (1.0) for the course; BCTC Medical Health Professions Program – change of weight to Honors status (0.01).

• Agreement with Conrad Weiser School District to provide Special Education services through its Weiser Decisions program for the 2014-2015 school year for Student #802648; rate is $193.74/day, as presented.

• Renewal IEP Placement Agreement & Release for Student #801051 to attend the Janus School for the 2014-2015 school year, at a total cost of $27,141 for transportation, as presented.

• Agreement with Denise Murphy to provide counseling through Academic Language Therapy based on IEP requirements during the 2014-2015 school year; rate is $75 per 50-minute session, as presented.

• Special Education Department's request to authorize an Independent Educational Evaluation for Student #803919, at a cost not to exceed $4,400, as presented.

• Special Education Settlement Agreement and Release for Student #801903, as presented.

• Agreement with Hogan Learning Academy (Fleetwood, PA) to provide Special Education services to Student #807676 for the 2014-2015 school year; rate is $365/day, as presented.

PropertyThe Board approved the following:• Buildings and Grounds use requests,

as presented.


Monday, November 3, 20147 p.m., Education Center

• Work/Property Meeting

Monday, November 17, 20147 p.m., Education Center

• Voting/Curriculum Meeting

the ReporterBoard BusinessThe Board approved the following:• Setting of a Special Meeting date for

the Reorganization of the Governor Mifflin Board of School Directors, on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center Board Room.

PersonnelThe Board approved the following:• The Resignations of Kayla Rosario,

HS, MDS Paraprofessional; last working day December 5, 2014; Gabrielle Smith, HS, Learning Support (Math); effective January 9, 2014.

• The Employment of Erin Bleacher, HS, Special Education Paraprofessional; effective November 4, 2014; clearances approved (replaces Kayla Rosario – status change); Ann Burkhart, MS, Food Service; effective November 18, 2014, clearances approved (replaces Debra Thomas – status change); Sarah Gallen, HS, Special Education/English Long-Term Substitute; effective November 3, 2014 to January 21, 2015; BS Step 1, clearances approved (covering for Judy Long – medical leave); Ann Greusel, GMIS, Special Education Paraprofessional (part-time); effective November 3, 2014, clearances approved (replaces Rona Palm – status change); Ann Stromgren, MS, Special Education Paraprofessional; effective November 4, 2014, clearances approved (new position).

• The Employment of Rich Yenser for the 2014-2015 High School HELP Program (addition).

• The Employment of Emily Berkheimer for the Pre-School Literacy Night (addition).

• The Employment of Deb Cech for the Pre-School Literacy Program (addition).

• The Co-Curricular Employment of Greg Bickta, Head Coach, Girls Bowling; effective for the 2014-2015 season; remuneration $2,301.85, clearances approved (replaces Kayla Stamm – resignation); Benjamin Scheipe, Assistant Coach, HS Swimming; effective for the 2014-2015 season; remuneration $3,156.83, clearances approved (replaces Kevin Kahl – resignation).

• The Co-Curricular Employment of the following GM Age Group Swimming & Diving Coaches: Pete McGregor, Aquatic Coach; Alan Friedlander, Diving Coach (additions).

• The Change of Status of Michele Bence, Extension of Long-Term Substitute assignment (HS, Social Studies) through the second semester of the 2014-2015 school year (covering for Stephanie Schreiber – Child-Rearing Leave); Katie Fraver, MP, Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute, to MP, Long-Term Substitute, Grade 1; effective January 22, 2015 to May 4, 2015 (covering for Ashley Smith – Family Medical Leave); Kelly Kline, BE, Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute to Daily Substitute Teacher, effective October 30, 2014 (Long-Term Substitute assignment completed); Wendi Lutz, HS, Food Service to GMIS, Food Service; effective October 27, 2014 (replaces Jason Burk – status change); Wendi Lutz, GMIS, Food Service to HS, Food Service; effective November 12, 2014 (return to original position); Lauren Schwartz, MS, Long-Term Substitute, Gifted to Daily Substitute Teacher; effective October 30, 2014 (LTS assignment ended on October 29, 2014); Abigail Speck, MS, Food Service to GMIS, Part-time Custodian, 1st Shift; effective October 27, 2014 (replaces Mayra Jaquez – status change); Debra Thomas,

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MS, Food Service (dishwasher) to MS, Food Service (server); effective November 3, 2014 (replaces Abigail Speck – status change).

• The Leave of Absence of Jodi Daniels, Return to working status from Leave of Absence; effective November 3, 2014 (HS, Paraprofessional); Jennifer Merkel, Return to working status from Sabbatical Leave of Absence; effective for the start of the second semester of the 2014-2015 school year (MS, Guidance); Stephanie Schreiber, Extension of Child-Rearing Leave through the second semester of the 2014-2015 school year (HS, Social Studies).

• Degree Changes (correction from October, 2014 Agenda): Karen Smith – M+24 to M+30 (previous agenda reflected M+27 attainment).

• The Employment of the following Co-Curricular Volunteers:

Barry Shultz, Maria Rapchinski, Eric Marsch – HS/JH Girls Basketball; Kenny Arentz, Chris Butterworth, Patrick Fleming, Peter Horst, Corey Houser, Matt Huesgen, Zachary Kern, John Long, Kevin Ochs, Frank Randazzo – HS/JH Wrestling; Rena Heim, Kyle Kuser, Tori Suchoza, Scott Troy – HS Boys & Girls Swimming; Earl Youse, Josh Sattazahn – HS Boys & Girls Bowling.

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests for Lindsay Gerhart (HS, Math) from Millersville University; Erin Hulsey (GMIS, Autistic Teacher) from Ball State University; Cortney Keller (BE, LS) from Kutztown University; Amanda Renninger (BE, LS) from West Chester University; Haniff Skeete (GMIS, Grade 5) from Alvernia University.

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests – Masters Plus for Colleen Roach (HS, MDS) from Learners Edge (4 courses).


The Board approved the following:• Agreement with New Story School

(Kenhorst location) to provide Special

Education services for Student #806176 through the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year; rate is $160/day plus additional services as outlined in the student's IEP, as presented.

• Request of Mr. Michael Kurtz (HS, Social Studies) to travel with High School Military History and AP European History students to France, Germany and Austria in Spring 2016 - Friday, March 19 - Monday, March 28, 2016; cost to the District is one school bus to transport group to and from the airport; trip is over Spring Break (no school days missed unless snow make-up days are needed), as presented.

The Board authorized the following:• The Superintendent or his/her

designee to approve requests for Independent Educational Evaluations as recommended by the Director of Special Education.


as presented.

PoliciesThe Board approved the following:• First Reading of Revision to Policy

#006 – Meetings, as presented.• First Reading of New Policy #800.1

– Records Retention Schedule, as presented.


Monday, December 2, 20147 p.m., Education Center


Monday, December 15, 20147 p.m., Education Center


the ReporterBoard BusinessThe Board approved the following:• The following 2015 Board meeting

dates and advertisement of same, as per the "Sunshine Law:"

Work/General – 1st Monday – 7:00 p.m. – Education Center;

Property – 1st Monday – 7:00 p.m. – Education Center; Board – 3rd Monday – 7:00 p.m. – Education Center; Curriculum – 3rd Monday – 7:00 p.m. – Education Center.

Note: Meetings for Finance, Personnel, Policy, Athletic and Technology will be advertised and held on an as-needed basis.

Note: The Board is authorized to conduct voting activity at ALL meetings.

FinanceThe Board accepted the following:• Annual Financial Report of the

Govenor Mifflin School District, prepared by Maillie, Falconiero & Company for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, as presented.

The Board adopted the following:• Resolution authorizing the re-

financing of up to $10,000,000 of the 2006 Bonds, conditioned on adequate interest cost savings, as determined by the business manager on the advice of the District's consultant, Concord Public Finance, as presented.

PersonnelThe Board approved the following:• Student Teacher listing for the second

semester of the 2014-2015 school year, as presented.

• Agreement with School Operations Services Group, Inc. (Malvern, PA), to provide substitute support personnel services, as presented.

• Additions to the 2014-2015 substitute listings, as presented.

• The Retirement of Scott Schwartz,

MS, Associate Principal; effective January 2, 2015 (26.5 years of service).

• The Employment of Matthew Carley, MS, Health & Physical Education; effective date TBD; Professional contract, Masters, Step 4, clearances approved (replaces Jeremy Crills – resignation); Alyssa Sitarik, MS, Art, Long-Term Substitute; effective for the second semester of the 2014-2015 school year and the first semester of the 2015-2016 school year; BS Step 1, clearances approved (covering for Terry Flannery – Sabbatical Leave).

• The Employment of Madeline Dennis as a seasonal diving coach for GM Age Group Swimming & Diving (addition).

• The Co-Curricular Employment of Todd Becker, Assistant Coach, HS Softball; effective for the Spring 2015 season, remuneration $2,959.52; John Jeznach, Co-Assistant Coach, Boys Lacrosse; effective for the Spring 2015 season, remuneration $1,479.75; Darren Kostival, Head Coach, Boys Tennis; effective for the Spring 2015 season, remuneration $3,946.03; Josh Taylor, Co-Assistant Coach, Boys Lacrosse; effective for the Spring 2015 season, remuneration $1,479.75; David Wright, Head Coach, HS Softball; effective for the Spring 2015 season; remuneration $6,812.30.

• The Co-Curricular Employment of the following 2014-2015 Spring Swing staff: Scott Russell – Director; Jeff Cusano – Production Manager; Ann Burkot – Choreographer; Sabrina Hettinger – Costume Master; David McConnell – Orchestra Director; Keith Abrahamson – Vocal Coach; TBD – Piano Accompanist.

• The Change of Status of Angel Cullum, HS, Food Service to GMIS, Food Service; effective December 2, 2014 (replaces Wendi Lutz – status

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change); Kelly Kline, Daily Substitute Teacher to BE, Grade 3 Long-Term Substitute; effective for the second semester of the 2014-2015 school year (covering for Erin Lichty – Sabbatical Leave); Jennifer Oliviero, CE, Special Education Paraprofessional to HS, Special Education Paraprofessional; effective November 17, 2014 (temporary change).

• The Leave of Absence of Shirley Kohler, Medical Leave of Absence; effective January 15, 2015 for a period of approximately four weeks (BE, Aide).

• The Employment of the following Co-Curricular Volunteer:

Kathryn Sutton – JH Boys Basketball.• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement

Requests for Sarah Berkley (GMIS, Learning Support) from Wilkes University (2 courses); Thomas Morgan (GMIS, Grade 6) from Alvernia University.

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests – Masters Plus for Heather Griffin (MS, Music) from Learners Edge (2 courses); Colleen Roach (HS, MDS) from Learners Edge.

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests – Administrators for Kristine Rosenberger (Director of Curriculum & Instruction) from Nova Southeastern University; Michael Saylor (Director of Assessment, Data & Student Learning) from Alvernia University (2 courses).


The Board approved the following:• Request of Sophiane Mouscardy to

complete her senior year at Governor Mifflin, as per Policy.

• Expulsion of the following students into the Governor Mifflin Alternative Education Program for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year and the first semester of the 2015-2016 school year: Grade 9 Student #807126 and Grade 9 Student #807148.

• Agreement with Opportunities School to provide special education services as well as one-to-one aide services for Student #807461 from December

8, 2014 through June 12, 2015; rates are $2,839 per month for tuition and $160.34 per day for one-to-one aide services, as presented.

Athletic/Co-CurricularThe Board awarded the following:• Spring 2015 Sports Equipment &

Supply Bids, in the total amount of $37,311.86, as presented.

The Board ratified the following:• Receipt of Bids for Spring 2015

Sports Equipment & Supplies; Bids opened November 14, 2014, 1:30 p.m. with Pat Tulley and Denise Goodhart in attendance.


as presented.

PoliciesThe Board approved the following:• Second Reading of Revision to Policy

#006 – Meetings, as presented.• Second Reading of New Policy

#800.1 – Records Retention Schedule, as presented.


Monday, January 5, 20157 p.m., Education Center


Monday, January 19, 20157 p.m., Education Center


the ReporterBoard BusinessThe Board accepted the following:• Resignation or Dr. Michele O'Brien

as Governor Mifflin's Alternate Representative to the Berks Career & Technology Center's Joint Operating Committee, effective January 19, 2015.

The Board appointed the following:• Mrs. Betsy Adams as Governor

Mifflin's Alternate Representative to the Berks Career & Technology Center's Joint Operating Committee, effective January 19, 2015 through December, 2015 (replacing Dr. Michele O'Brien).

FinanceThe Board accepted the following:• The Appointment of Helen Heath

as Tax Collector for Brecknock Township (serving out the term of Betsy Deibolt through the remainder of 2015).

PersonnelThe Board approved the following:• Student Teacher additions for the

second semester of the 2014-2015 school year, as presented.

• Request of Mr. Chris Killinger (HS, Science) to serve a Principal internship during the second semester of the 2014-2015 school year; 180 hours as required by Kutztown University's program of study; Mr. John Althouse, Principal, serving as Mentor.

• The Retirement of George Archer, HS, Social Studies; effective for the end of the 2014-2015 school year (36 years of service).

• The Resignations of Erin Bleacher, HS, Special Education Paraprofessional; effective January 23, 2015; Linda Kline, MP, Special Education Paraprofessional; effective January 14, 2015.

• The Employment of Bianca Chesney, MP, Certified Instructional Aide (temporary, Part-time 3.25 hours/day); effective January 20, 2015, clearances approved (new position).

• The Employment of Joel Calata for 2014-2015 Homebound Instruction.

• The Employment of the following Title I After-School Tutors: Karen Smith (BE), Heather Shaffer (BE), Tammy Snavely (BE), Stacy Linderman (CE), Kaitlyn Smoyer (CE), Kristin Swanson (CE), Kimberly Parker (MP), Holly Garner (MP), Dara Koch (MP), Candace Steinhofer (sub), Erin Lichty (sub), Lindsey Babczak (sub), Cortney Keller (sub), Kelly Kline (sub), Heather Troxell (sub), Emily Berkheimer (sub), Jessica Wilson (sub) and Mark Engle (sub).

• The Employment of Stacy Linderman, Marian Thuss, Elizabeth Jablonski, Kristin Gerhard and Deb Cech for the PDE Kindergarten Entry Inventory Focus Group (December 17, 2014; 2.25 hours, paid from Title I funds).

• The Co-Curricular Employment of Maggie Cardin, Assistant Coach, Girls Lacrosse; effective for the 2015 season; remuneration $2,959.52, clearances approved (replaces Ellen Mitnick); Andrew Cusano, MS, Assistant Band Director; effective for the 2014-2015 school year; remuneration $986.55, clearances approved (replaces Travis Williamson).

• The Change of Status of Maggie Cardin, Grade 6 Long-Term Substitute to Daily Substitute Teacher; effective January 22, 2015 (completion of LTS assignment); Kim Murray, MS, Guidance to GMIS, Grade 6; effective January 22, 2015 (returning to contracted position after covering Jen Merkel's Sabbatical Leave); Jennifer Noll, HS, Food Service to HS, Food

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Service (position change); effective December 15, 2014 (replaces Angel Cullum – status change).

• The Tenure Attainment (TPE to Professional Contract) of the following: January, 2015 – Angela Bereski; Brian Davis.

• The Leave of Absence of Melissa Fullerton, return to working status from Family Medical Leave; effective January 19, 2015 (Director of Public Information).

• The Employment of the following Co-Curricular Volunteers: Ellen Mitnick, Rebecca Wells (Girls Lacrosse); Dayne Martin (Swimming); Gabrielle Brown (Training).

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests for Lindsey Babczak (BE, Grade 2) from West Chester University (2 courses); Katie Chaknos (CE, LSS) from Wilkes University; Shayna Clark (GMIS, Grade 6) from Cabrini College; Cory Crider (GMIS, Grade 5) from Alvernia University; Terry Flannery (MS, Art) from Learners Edge (3 courses); Lori Hoffmann (GMIS, Music) from West Chester University; Heather Shaffer (BE, Grade 2) from Millersville University; Kaitlyn Smoyer (CE, Autistic) from East Stroudsburg University; Alyssa Westover (CE, Grade 3) from BCIU; Jean Winkleman (HS, English) from Gratz College.

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests – Masters Plus for Daniel Bratton (MS, Social Studies) from Eduspire; Erik Bresnahan (MS, English) from Alvernia University; Corey Yochimowitz (MS, Guidance) from Learners Edge.

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests – Administrators for Diane Gibson (Supervisor of Human Resources) from Cornell University.


The Board approved the following:• Request of Nicholas Scornavacchi to

complete his senior year at Governor Mifflin, as per Policy.

• Agreement with Geisinger Clinic to provide consultation and training

services for Student #10000, at a cost of $1,106, as presented.


as presented.


Monday, February 2, 20157 p.m., Education Center


Monday, February 16, 20157 p.m., Education Center


the ReporterSpecial Presentation• TheBoardandMr.KevinHohlhonoredSpanishteacherMrs.KatieMunnforadditionaltimeandeffortprovidedtothestudentsoftheGovernorMifflinSchoolDistrict.

• TheBoardacceptedtheretirmentofDr.DanielBulinski,Superintendent,effectiveJune30,2015.

FinanceTheBoardacceptedthefollowing:• BerksCountyIntermediateUnit'sMandatedSchoolDistrictServicesBudgetfor2015-2016,aspresented.

TheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• PreliminaryBudgetfor2015-2016,intheamountof$68,854,415,withmillagesetat26.95,aspresented.

• RequestofCarolLeipharttonameMichaelMountzastheDeputyTaxCollectorfortheBoroughofShillington,perAct164.

• RequestofKathleenSonnentonameBetsyDieboltastheDeputyTaxCollectorforCumruTownship,perAct164.

• RequestofDeniceCarrolltonameJoannaRocheastheDeputyTaxCollectorfortheBorouthofKenhorst,perAct164.

• BudgetTransfersfor2014-2015,aspresented.

PersonnelTheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• Additionstothe2014-2015Substitutelistings,aspresented.

• Theparticipationofuptosixteachersinthe2015InsideBerksBusinesssummerinternship(five-dayprogramco-sponsoredbytheBCIUandtheBBEC),atacostof$150perparticipant,aspresented(Note – no teachers participated in 2014; two in 2013).

• TheRetirementsofDollyBrown,BE,CafeteriaManager;effectivefor

theendofthe2014-2015schoolyear(29.5 years of service);DawnLudwig,HS,Custodian;effectiveJuly3,2015(17.5 years of service);KimL.Wiest,HS,Chemistry;effectivefortheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear(31 years of service).

• TheResignationsofJohnGantz,HS,Biology;effectivedateTBD(60-day hold date is April 3, 2015);StephanieLinderman,CE,BuildingSecretary;effectiveFebruary13,2015(not returning from Child-Rearing Leave);EmmySchott,BE,Grade1;effectivefortheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear(not returning from Child-Rearing Leave).

•TheCo-CurricularResignationsofMaggieCardin,AssistantCoach,GirlsLacrosse;effectivefortheSpring2015season;JessicaFluck,HeadCoach,HSFieldHockey;effectivefortheFall2015season;EllenMitnick,AssistantCoach,GirlsLacrosse;effectivefortheSpring2015season;JoshRessler,AssistantCoach,HSSoftball;effectivefortheSpring2015season;GeorgeSchmidt,HeadCoach,BoysLacrosse;effectiveJanuary22,2015;GeorgeSchmidt,AssistantCoach,HSFootball;effectiveJanuary22,2015;IlzeSpilde,AssistantCoach,GirlsLacrosse;effectivefortheSpring2015season.

•TheEmploymentofVeronicaBarbiero,MP,TempCertifiedClassroomAide;effectiveFebruary16,2015-3.25hours/day,clearancesapproved(new position);NicoleGallagher,SubstituteNurse;effectiveFebruary10,2015-clearancesapproved;ElizabethKern,HS,TechEdLong-TermSubsitute;effectivedateTBD–continuesthroughtheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear-BSstep1,clearancesapproved(covering for George Schmidt – Leave of Absence).

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• TheEmploymentofKarenSmith,servingasK-6EnglishLanguageArtsLiaisonforthesecondsemester(replacing Erin Lichty – Sabbatical Leave; as part of the 2014-2015 Department Chairpersons/Liaison updates).

• TheEmploymentofMarianThuss(replaces Stacey Linderman as Mentor for Michele Muenker, CE, Kindergarten)andLindaFaust(will serve as Mentor for Kelly Kline, BE, Grade 3)forthesecondsemesterofthe2014-2015Mentor/InducteeProgram(update).

• TheCo-CurricularEmploymentofAlisonSacco,AssistantCoach,GirlsLacrosse;effectivefortheSpring2015season-remuneration$2,959.50(replaces Ilze Spilde – resignation);ShannaTucker,AssistantCoach,GirlsLacrosse;effectivefortheSpring2015season-remuneration$3,847.37(replaces Maggie Cardin – resignation);IreneZiemer,HeadCoach,HSFieldHockey;effectivefortheFall2015season-remuneration$5,919.05(replaces Jessica Fluck – resignation).

• TheChangeofStatusofGwenDrexel,GMIS,LunchAidetoHS,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveJanuary27,2015(replaces Erin Bleacher – resignation);DeborahEvans,BE,LunchAidetoGMIS,LunchAide;effectiveFebruary9,2015(replaces Gwen Drexel – status change);SarahGallen,ExtensionofLong-TermSubstituteassignment-HS,SpecialEducation/English;throughFebruary6,2015(covering for Judy Long – medical leave).

• TheCo-CurricularChangeofStatusofJoseGarcia,AssistantCoach,JHSoftballtoAssistantCoach,HSSoftball;effectivefortheSpring2015season-remuneration$2,959.53(replaces Josh Ressler – resignation);JohnVerno,AssistantCoach,BoysLacrossetoHeadCoach,BoysLacrosse;effectivefortheSpring2015season-remuneration$6,412.25(replaces George Schmidt – resignation).

• TheLeaveofAbsenceofShirley

Kohler,MedicalLeaveofAbsenceextendedtoMarch23,2015(BE,Aide);DimitriLopuchin,MedicalLeaveofAbsence;effectiveFebruary27,2015andcontinuingforaperiodofapproximatelyeightweeks-coveredbytheuseofsickdays(HS,PhysEd);CaseySchaeffer,MedicalLeaveofAbsence;effectiveFebruary9,2015throughMarch11,2015-coveredbytheuseofsickdaysfirstandthenunpaidLeaveofAbsence(GMIS,SchoolNurse);PatriciaSchlouch,MedicalLeaveofAbsence;effectiveJanuary19,2015andcontinuingforaperiodoffourweeks(HS,Cafeteria);GeorgeSchmidt,MedicalLeaveofAbsence;effectiveJanuary23,2015throughJune15,2015-coveredbytheuseofsickdays(HS,TechEd);AshleySmith,ReturntoWorkingStatusfromChild-RearingLeave;effectiveApril8,2015(MP,Grade1);JessicaWeisman,Post-PartumLeave;effectiveMay4,2015throughtheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear-FamilyMedicalLeaveforthefirst12weeksofthe2015-2016schoolyear(MP,RtIISpecialist).

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequestsforCoryCrider(GMIS,Grade5)fromLearnersEdge(3 courses);MeganFox(HS;SpecialEducation)fromWilkesUniversity;JennaKnapp(GMIS,LearningSupport)fromNeumannUniversity.

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequests–MastersPlusforEmilyGumpert(CE,Grade1)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);GwenKeiffer-Blatt(CE,Grade1)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses).

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequests–AdministratorsforRichardKaskey(CE,Principal)fromWidenerUniversity.


TheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• RequestofKaylaPachilistocompletehersenioryearatGovernorMifflin,asperPolicy.

• RequestofAlyssaLamptocomplete

hersenioryearatGovernorMifflin,asperPolicy.

• SupportAffidavitforJadeMiller(HS,Grade11)fortheremainderofthe2014-2015schoolyear-Host:KevinMurphy,101BellefonteAvenue,Kenhorst.

• SupportAffidavitforCeferinoRodriguez(CE,Grade1)fortheremainderofthe2014-2015schoolyear-Hosts:CeferinoRodriguezandMildredVizcarrondo-Otero,311SouthWyomissingAvenue,Shillington.

• SupportAffidavitforElvisDiaz(HS,Grade10)fortheremainderofthe2014-2015schoolyear-Hosts:JosephandCherylGuthier,578OldLancasterPike,Reading.

• AgreementwithMelmark,Inc.(Berwyn,PA)toprovidespecialeducationservicesforStudent#806515fortheremainderofthe2014-2015schoolyear-rateis$498.92perday,aspresented(*Note: This is a change in placement for Devereux Residential to Melmark Residential).

• SpecialEducationSettlementAgreementforGrade9Student#805919,aspresented.

• RequestoftheHSKeyClubandServiceLearningClubtoparticipateintheannual"HomelessExperience"heldinthehighschoolcourtyard-Monday,February23,2015,3:00p.m.throughTuesday,February24,2015,7:30a.m.;nocosttotheDistrict,aspresented.

• AgreementwithRiverRockAcademytoprovidespecialeducationservicestoGrade10Student#800590;effectiveJanuary21,2015throughtheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear-rateis$140/day,aspresented.

PropertyTheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• RenewalSponsorshipAgreementwithMarketStreetSportsGroup,LLC(Lancaster,PA)andExeterOrthodontics(3611PerkiomenAvenue,Reading,PA)topermitcontinuedcommericaladvertisingforthetermcoveringMarch1,2015to

March1,2016atacostof$5,000,aspresented.

• BuildingsandGroundsuserequests,aspresented.

TechnologyTheBoardacceptedthefollowing:• BerksCountyIntermediateUnit's2015-2016ratesforInnovation&Technologyservices,aspresented.

TheBoardawardedthefollowing:• AwardcontractsforeRateprojectspertainingtowirelessservicesoutlinedbelowtoOmegaSystems(WestLawn,PA):HSNetworkEquipmentforwirless-$118,995.12;MSNetworkEquipmentforwirless-$74,859.10.

TheBoardratifiedthefollowing:• ReceiptofBidsforeRateprojectspertainingtowirelessservices,asfollows;BidsopenedFebruary11,2015,1:30p.m.-HSNetworkEquipmentforwireless;MSNetworkEquipmentforwireless;NetworkInstallationatthehighschool.


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the ReporterFinanceThe Board accepted the following:• TheBerksCareer&TechnologyCenter'sproposedoperatingbudgetfor2015-2016,aspresented.

The Board approved the following:• RenewalAgreement(yeartwoofathree-yearagreement)withBlackboardConnect(Connect-Ed),effectiveFebruary1,2015throughJanuary30,2016;yeartwocostis$7,123.20(yearonecostwas$6,720–increaseof$403.20),aspresented.

PersonnelThe Board approved the following:• RequestofJenniferStinson(HS,Science)totakeaSabbaticalLeaveofAbsenceforProfessionalDevelopment;effectiveforthe2015-2016schoolyear.

• TheRetirementsofDianeCooper,MS,FoodService;effectivefortheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear(6 years of service);JudithGlass,BE,LearningSupportAide;effectivefortheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear(17.5 years of service);CindyMummert,HS,Math;effectivefortheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear(18 years of service).

• TheResignationsofKrisMilkins,MP,Art/Nursing/OfficeAide;effectiveFebruary27,2015;EldaRobinson,CE,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectiveMarch20,2015.

•TheEmploymentofSamanthaWilt,MS,SpecialEducationParaprofessional;effectivedateTBA(replaces Linda Kline – resignation).

• TheEmploymentofHeidiBlumenstock(MS,Speech)forthe2014-2015Mentor/InducteeProgram(mentored by Kristen Stoltzfus through June 2015).

• TheCo-CurricularEmploymentofVeronicaBarbiero,Co-Assistant

Coach,JHSoftball;effectivefortheSpring2015season,remuneration$1,473(replaces Jose Garcia – status change);SteveChuprinsky,AssistantCoach,BoysTennis;effectivefortheSpring2015season,remuneration$1,000(new position);JohnJeznach,Co-AssistantCoach,BoysLacrosse;effectivefortheSpring2015season,remunerationadjustedto$1,900(replaces John Verno – moved to Head Coach);JanJohnson,AssistantCoach,BoysTrack;effectivefortheSpring2015season,remuneration$3,255.47(replaces Dimitri Lopuchin – medical leave);ChrisKillinger,Co-AssistantCoach,BoysLacrosse;effectivefortheSpring2015season,remuneration$1,500;JoshMountz,Co-AssistantCoach,JHSoftball;effectivefortheSpring2015season,remuneration$500(replaces Jose Garcia – status change);WilliamRichards,Co-AssistantCoach,BoysLacrosse;effectivefortheSpring2015season,remuneration$1,039.25(replaces John Verno – moved to Head Coach). *Note on Boys Lacrosse: Instead of having two assistant coaches, there will be four co-assistant coaches – John Jeznach, Chris Killinger, William Richards and Josh Taylor.

• TheChangeofStatusofLoriChernich,MP,Kindergarten/LunchAidetoMP,Health/Office/ArtAide;effectiveMarch2,2015(replaces Kris Milkins – resignation);KatieFraver,MP,Long-TermSubstitute,Grade1toMP,Long-TermSubsistute,RtII/Elementary;throughtheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear(covering for Jessica Weisman).

• TheLeaveofAbsenceofKeithAbrahamson,LeaveofAbsence;effective for the 2015-2016 schoolyear(HS,Music);ShirleyKohler,Returntoworkingstatus

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fromMedicalLeaveofAbsence;effectiveMarch2,2015(BE,Aide);RaymondMinninger,MedicalLeaveofAbsence;effectiveMarch9,2015andcontinuingforaperiodofapproximately6to8weeks–coveredbytheuseofsickdays(HS,NightCustodialSupervisor);CaseySchaeffer,Returntoworkingstatus;effectiveMarch12,2015(GMIS,SchoolNurse).

• TheEmploymentofthefollowingCo-CurricularVolunteers:ScottEmerich(HSBaseball);BobD'Achille,BrianKupp,DennisGassert(JHBaseball);JohnAlthouse(HSSoftball);JoshMountz,AndreaConnor(JHSoftball);TomJohnson,JeffSnook,NancyMooney,MeghanBuckley(HSTrack);JoshRadwanski(HSBoysVolleyball);RebeccaWells(HSGirlsLacrosse).

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequestsforLindseyBabczak(BE,Grade2)fromWestChesterUniversity(2 courses);ShaynaClark(GMIS,Grade6)fromCabriniCollege;MeganGalitz(MP,Grade4)fromCabriniCollege;ChrisKillinger(HS,Science)fromKutztownUniversity(2 courses);PaigeMoore(BE,Kindergarten)fromWilkesUniversity;ThomasMorgan(GMIS,Grade6)fromAlverniaUniversity;BriannaRowlands(HS,FCS)fromCabriniCollege;SuzanneShelton(MS,English)fromCabriniCollege.

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequests–MastersPlusforEmilyGumpert(CE,Grade1)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);GwenKeiffer-Blatt(CE,Grade1)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses).

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequests–MastersPlusforSusanDempsey(GMIS,Librarian)fromBCIU;EricMarsch(MS,SocialStudies)fromAlverniaUniversity.


The Board approved the following:• Calendarforthe2015-2016schoolyear,aspresented.

• SupportAffidavitforMichaelTorrez

Rodriguez(HS,Grade11);effectivethroughtheremainderofthe2014-2015schoolyear;Hosts:JesseandJenniferRivera,220PennwynPlace,Shillington.

• SupportAffidavitforJaylenSantiago(HS,Grade11);effectivethroughtheremainderofthe2014-2015schoolyear;Host:JenniferRivera,220PennwynPlace,Shillington.

• RequestoftheHSIndoorDrumlineandIndoorColorGuardtoparticipateintheannualChampionshipAdjudication/CompetitionforthePerformingEnsemblesinWildwood,NewJersey;Wednesday,April29(afterschool)throughSunday,May3,2015;costtotheDistrictistwosubstituteteachersfortwodaysandtransportation,aspresented.

• SettlementAgreementforGrade9Student#801746,aspresented.

• ProposaltouniformandarmtheDirectorofSafeSchools,aspresented.

• RequestforGrade11Student#800597tocompleteanIndependentStudyofFantasyFictionShortStoryWriting,underthedirectionofMr.BradSelbst,forthesecondsemesterofthe2014-2015schoolyear;studentwillreceive.25credit,aspresented.

PropertyThe Board approved the following:• RenewalSponsorshipAgreementwithMarketStreetSportsGroup,LLC,Lancaster,PA,andHamidB.Chaurdry,President,HIBSofKenhorst,Inc.,d/b/aDairyQueentopermitcontinuedcommercialadvertisingforthethree-yeartermcoveringMarch1,2015throughFebruary28,2018,intheamountof$5,000peryear,aspresented.


TechnologyThe Board awarded the following:• ContracttoPagodaElectricalofReading,PAtoinstallfiberfortheMiddleSchoolwirelessproject,intheamountof$4,800.


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the ReporterBoard BusinessThe Board appointed the following:• Mr. James Ulrich, Board President,

as Governor Mifflin's continued representative to the BCIU Board for the three-year term covering July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018 (alternatives not permitted).

FinanceThe Board approved the following:• Proposed Budget for the 2015-

2016 fiscal year, in the amount of $68,854,415 and setting millage at 26.95, as presented.

• School-Based Access Program 2012-2013 Cost Settlement Appeal Retainer Agreement with Sweet Stevens Katz & Katz LLP in the amount of $5,000, as presented.

PersonnelThe Board appointed the following:• Mr. Mark Naylon, Business Manager,

as Governor Mifflin's Administrative representative to the Berks County Health Consortium Board for the two-year term covering July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.

The Board approved the following:• Request of Mrs. Amy Leffler (MS,

Special Ed) to take a Sabbatical Leave for Professional Development for the 2015-2016 school year.

• Request of Mrs. Valerie Shannon (MP, Kindergarten) to take a Sabbatical Leave for Professional Development for the 2015-2016 school year.

• The Retirements of Hilda Carrillo, MS, Food Service; effective May 29, 2015 (6.5 years of service); Karen Makatche, HS, French; effective for the end of the 2014-2015 school year (9 years of service); Elda Robinson, CE, Learning Support Paraprofessional; effective March 20, 2015 (changed from Resignation to Retirement – 7 years of service);

Steven Sowers, HS, Technology Education; effective for the end of the 2014-2015 school year (31.5 years of service); Donna Zaun, MS, Family & Consumer Science; effective for the end of the 2014-2015 school year (36 years of service).

• The Resignations of Jennifer Dongvort, CE, Lunch Aide; effective March 27, 2015; Sharon Hague, BE, Food Service; effective April 24, 2015; Karen Houck, CE, RtII Specialist; effective date TBD (60-day hold expires May 22, 2015); Stacey O'Brien, MS, Custodian; effective June 9, 2015.

• The Employment of Dawn Bornmann, GMIS, Special Education Paraprofessional; effective April 13, 2015, clearances approved (replaces Kathy Himmelberger – status change); AnnMarie Faust, BE, Lunch Aide; effective March 26, 2015 (replaces Deb Evans – status change); Timothy Shaak, MS, Long-Term Substitute, Science; effective March 16, 2015 through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (covering for Jeff Lang – temporary status change); Corey Winson, HS, Long-Term Substitute, Health & Phys Ed; effective February 18, 2015 through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (covering for Dimitri Lopuchin – Medical Leave of Absence).

• The Employment of the following Substitute/Guest Teachers for 2014-2015 (additions): James Algeo, Matthew Doyen, Barbara Louviaux, John Rohrbach, Rebecca Thelusca.

• The Employment of the following Aquatics Employees (additions): Julia Argentati (student lifeguard), Morgan McMahon (student lifeguard), Malia Naugle (student lifeguard), Cecelia Weiss (student lifeguard).

• The Employment of the following Elementary After-School Music

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Program (Spring 2015) instructors: Steven Holgate (Coordinator), Brian Beears, Lisa Smith, Lori Hoffmann, Carmen Ebersole, Tony Veloz.

• The Employment of Ann Feinour for the Title I PAC Meetings (addition); one evening per month for parents of Title I students; rate is $34/hour – paid from Title I funds.

• The Co-Curricular Employment of Kyle Kuser, Head Coach, Boys Water Polo; effective for the Fall 2015 season, remuneration $4,340.63 (replaces Ryan Holt – resignation); Jennifer Schools, Co-Assistant Coach, JH Girls Track; effective for the Spring 2015 season, remuneration $995.17; Corey Winson, Co-Assistant Coach, JH Girls Track; effective for the Spring 2015 season, remuneration $995.17.

• The Change of Status of Kathy Himmelberger, GMIS, Special Education Paraprofessional to CE, Special Education Paraprofessional; effective April 6, 2015 (replaces Elda Robinson – retirement); Sarah Rhoads, MP, Lunch Aid to MP, Kindergarten/Lunch Aide; effective March 17, 2015 (replaces Lori Chernich – status change).

• The Co-Curricular Change of Status of Jose Garcia, Head Coach, JH Boys Soccer to Head Coach, HS Boys Soccer; effective for the Fall 2015 season, remuneration $5,425.79 (replaces Steve Miller – resignation); Amy Hatlee, Assistant Coach, JH Girls Track to Co-Assistant Coach, JH Girls Track; remuneration changed from $1,492.76 to $995.17 (there will be a total of three co-assistant coaches).

• The Leave of Absence of Sharon Breidegam, Medical Leave of Absence; effective March 20, 2015 and continuing for a period of approximately 12 weeks (GMIS, Food Service); Allison Giandomenico, Child-Rearing Leave; effective for the 2015-2016 school year (CE, LS); Stacey Karmonick, Medical Leave of Absence; effective April 2, 2015 through approximately May 4, 2015 (CE, 1:1 Paraprofessional); Dimitri

Lopuchin, Medical Leave of Absence extended through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (HS, Phys Ed); Jennifer Ohlinger, returning to working status from Medical Leave of Absence; effective March 23, 2015 (HS, Food Service); Valerie Shannon, Medical Leave of Absence; effective May 8, 2015 through the end of the 2014-2015 school year – covered by use of Sick Days (MP, Kindergarten); Kelly Spengler, return to working status from Child-Rearing Leave; effective for the start of the 2015-2016 school year (HS, Art).

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests for Lindsey Babczak (BE, Grade 2) from West Chester University (2 courses); Megan Fox (HS, LS) from Wilkes University (2 courses); Erin Hulsey (GMIS, Autistic Teacher) from Learners Edge (2 courses); Cortney Keller (BE, LS) from Kutztown University (2 courses); Amanda Renninger (BE, LS) from West Chester University (2 courses); Ashleigh Rissler (HS, LSS) from Cabrini College; Heather Shaffer (BE, Grade 2) from Millersville University; Patrick Sisk (HS, Social Studies) from Wilkes University.

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests – Masters Plus for Nicole Halberg (HS, English) from Learners Edge (2 courses); Jennifer Myers (MS, English) from Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29; Shannon Stoltz (GMIS, Grade 6) from Learners Edge (2 courses); Travis Williamson (MS, Music) from Learners Edge (2 courses).

• In-Service Tuition Reimbursement Requests – Administrators for John Althouse (HS, Principal) from Nova Southeastern University; Lisa Hess (HS, Associate Principal) from Nova Southeastern University; Michael Saylor (Director of Assessment, Data & Student Learning) from Alvernia University.


The Board approved the following:• Year-end Calendar for 2014-2015

school year, as presented: – Last day of school for students: Friday, June 5, 2015 – Graduation for the Class of 2015: Saturday, June 6, 2015; 9:30 a.m. at Santander Arena• Request of Cecily Hewins to complete

her senior year at Governor Mifflin, as per Policy.

• Agreement with Maxim Healthcare Services, Reading, PA, to provide 1:1 nursing services for Student #803586, as per IEP; rate is $47/hour (Maxim replaces Bayada Nursing Agreement at same hourly rate), as presented.

• Agreement with New Story School (Kenhorst location) to provide Special Education services for Student #802641 through the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year; rate is $160/day plus costs for any additional services required in the student's IEP, as presented.

• Setting of lunch prices for the 2015-2016 school year, as follows: Elementary – $2.45 (increase of 25 cents); Secondary – $2.60 (increase of 15 cents); Mifflin Meal – $2.80 (increase of 15 cents); Elementary Breakfast – $1.50; Secondary Breakfast – $1.65; Adult – $4.00 w/beverage.

• Placement of Grade 9 Student #801803 into the River Rock Academy Alternative Education Program for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year, as presented.

• Agreement with NHS Pennsylvania, Reading, PA, to provide Extended School Year services for Student #805434 and Student #807675; June 29 – July 30, 2015 (23 days) at a cost of $2,244.80 per student, as presented.

PropertyThe Board approved the following:• Sponsorship Agreement with Market

Street Sports Group, LLC, Lancaster, PA, and Vision Federal Credit Union, Endicott, NY, to permit commercial advertising at the multi-purpose field; 3-year term covering April 2015 through March 2018, charge is $10,000/year, as presented.

• Buildings and Grounds use requests, as presented.


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the ReporterSpecial PresentationsThe Board recognized:• TheGovernorMifflinMusicDepartmentforreceivingtheNAMMFoundation's2015BestCommunitiesforMusicEducationaward.

• Musicstudentswhoparticipatedinfestivals.

• Mr.PatrickSiskforhisinvolvementintheWorldAffairsCouncilannualstudentcompetition.

FinanceTheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• G.H.HarrisAssociatesasDelinquentPerCapitaTaxCollectorforthefiscalyearofJuly1,2015throughJune30,2016.

• GovernorMifflin'sMedicalIncentivePlanfor2015-2016(nochanges),aspresented.

• StudentandFootballinsurance(2015-20160withChristian-BakerCompany,CampHill,PA,asbroker:studentaccident–schooltime,$27;24-hourcoverage,$98;Athleticpremium$8,755.

• AgreementwithSchoolClaimsServices,LLC(PSBA)forCOBRAAdministrationServices;July1,2015throughJune30,2016;feesoutlinedinAppendixA,aspresented.

PersonnelTheBoardappointedthefollowing:• ThelawfirmofBrumbach,Mancuso&FegleyasDistrict'sSolicitorforthe2015-2016fiscalyear,withJohnM.Stott,Esq.,servingasfirm'srepresentativetotheGovernorMifflinSchoolDistrict,atafeeof$10,000(noincrease),arateof150/hourfornegotiations(noincrease)andarateof$135/hourforallothertime(increaseof$10/hour).

• Mr.DonaldKennedyasTreasurer,effectiveforthe2015-2016fiscalyear.

• SharonPattonasBoardRecordingSecretaryforthe2015-2016fiscal

year,atarateof$70/meeting(noincrease).

TheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• RequestofMrs.JenniferMyers(MS,English)totakeaSabbaticalLeaveforProfessionalDevelopmentforthefirstsemesterofthe2015-2016schoolyear.

• 2015Custodial/MaintenanceSummerHires,aspresented.

• GovernorMifflinExtendedSchoolYearprogramandstaffingforSummer2015,aspresented.

• TheRetirementsofSharonBreidegam,GMIS,FoodService;effectivefortheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear;DawnLudwig,HS,Custodian;changedeffectivedatefromJuly3,2015toJuly27,2015;lastworkingdayisJune30,2015;GeorgeSchmidt,HS,TechnologyEducation;effectivefortheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear(30 years of service).

• TheResignationofStephanieSchreiber,HS,SocialStudies;effectivefortheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear(not returning from Child-Rearing Leave).

• TheCo-CurricularResignationofErickBresnahan,MS,StudentCouncilAdvisor;effectivefortheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear.

•TheEmploymentofRobertaSheetz,FloatingNurse;effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear;full-timeposition,clearancesapproaved(replaces Darlene Vernon – resignation);JulieSwavely,BE,CafeteriaManager;effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear(with five training days in May 2015);Act93Supportive,salary$24,157(replaces Dolly Brown – retirement).

• TheEmploymentofthefollowingadditions:MeganGalitz(After-SchoolTitleITutoringProgram);GaryMitzel,SusanHeck(HSKeystone

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TutoringProgram);PaigeMoore(DyslexiaGrantTeachers);StephanieConvry,CindyDeWald,TinaGehris(2014-2015SubstituteInstructionalAides,LunchAidesandClerical).

• TheEmploymentofAngelaDennis,LindsayGerhartforMustangMathPrep(HS);August10–August14,2015(5 days),22totalhourseach.

• TheExtensionofJanemarieMcKayasmentorforKirstieCroftforthe2014-2015Mentor/InducteeProgramthroughtheThirdQuarterofthe2014-2015schoolyear.

• TheChangeofStatusofChristinaArroyo,MP,AttendanceSecretary/LunchAidetoCE,AttendanceSecretary;full-time10-monthposition;effectiveMay4,2015(replaces Deborah Jasinski – status change);DawnBuckwalter,MS,FoodService–changeinpositionfromHeadCashiertoAssistantCook;effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear(replaces Diane Cooper – retirement);PeterHorst,HS,ArttoGMIS,Art;effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear(returning to original position; temporary assignment at HS completed);LarissaMiller,MP,FoodServicetoBE,FoodService;effectiveApril27,2015(replaces Sharon Hague – resignation).

• TheLeaveofAbsenceofAmyHatlee,MedicalLeaveofAbsence;effectiveMay4,2015throughtheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear;coveredbyuseofSickDays(HS,Health/PhysEd);MichelleJoffred,FamilyMedicalLeave,precededbytheuseofSickDays;beginningapproximatelySeptember15,2015followedbyChild-RearingLeavethroughtheendofthefirstsemesterofthe2015-2016schoolyear(CE,AutisticSupport);StaceyKarmonick,MedicalLeaveofAbsenceextendedfromMay4throughtheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear;AmyLeffler,Post-PartumLeave;effectiveApril16,2015throughtheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear(MS,LearningSupport);RayMinninger,ReturntoworkingstatusfromMedicalLeaveof

Absence;effectiveMay26,2015(HS,EveningCustodialSupervisor);DebraPeck,MedicalLeaveofAbsence;effectiveApril20,2015throughtheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear(BE,LunchAide);PattySchlouch,ReturntoworkingstatusfromMedicalLeaveofAbsence;effectiveApril29,2015.

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequestsforKirstieCroft(CE,Grade2)fromKutztownUniversity;MeganFox(HS,SpecialEducation)fromWilkesUniversity;JonnaHolgate(MP,Art)fromAlbrightCollege;PaigeMoore(BE,Kindergarten)fromWilkesUniversity(2 courses);BriannaRowlands(HS,FCS)fromCabriniCollege(2 courses);HeatherShaffer(BE,Grade2)fromMillersvilleUniversity(2 courses).

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequests–MastersPlusforLindaChrist(GMIS,Grade5)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);StephanyCoddington(CE,Guidance)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);LindaFox(ESL)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);EmilyGumpert(CE,Grade1)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);AshleighHoelscher(CE,Grade1)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);BrendaJones(GMIS,ES)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);GwenKeiffer-Blatt(CE,Grade1)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);MelanieLavigna(CE,Grade2)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);JenMcElwee(CE,Nurse)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);JanemarieMcKay(CE,Grade2)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);EricMarsch(MS,SocialStudies)fromAlverniaUniversity;PatriciaNierle(BE,RtIISpecialist)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);ValerieShannon(MP,Kindergarten)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);DonnaSpann(CE,Grade4)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);HeatherTroxell(BE,Grade1)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);KaitlynWinters(GMIS,RtII)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);AllisonWright(GMIS,RtII)fromLearnersEdge(4 courses).

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursement

Requests–AdministratorsforDavidArgentati(MP,Principal)fromAlverniaUniversity.


TheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• ConferenceBudgetfor2015-2016forprofessionalstaffmembers,intheamountof$47.50/teacher(noincrease);theSupervisorofHumanResourcesisdirectedtoadministertheBudgetandsubmitaformalaccountingforBoardratificationattheendofthefiscalyear.

• CurriculumDevelopmentBudgetfor2015-2016intheamountof$13,000(noincrease);theDirectorofCurriculum&InstructionisdirectedtoadministertheBudgetandsubmitaformalaccountingforBoardratificationattheendofthefiscalyear.

• AgreementswithNewStorySchool(Kenhorstlocation)toprovideExtendedSchoolYearservicesforStudent#804947andStudent#807469;June29–July31,2015,24days@$160/day,plusanyadditionalservicesoutlinedinthestudentIEPs,aspresented.

• AgreementwithNewStorySchool(Wyomissinglocation)toprovideExtendedSchoolYearservicesforStudent#800047;June22–July31,2015,29days@$175/day,plusanyadditionalservicesoutlinedinthestudent'sIEP,aspresented.

• BelenSonsolesGarciaOrtega,ofMadrid,Spain,asaGrade11foreignexchangestudentforthe2015-2016schoolyear;Hosts:StevenandKellyGoodhart,831ScenicDrive,Mohnton.

• GovernorMifflin'sparticipationinPDE'sPennsylvaniaYouthSurveyprogramforGrades6,8,10and12,aspresented.

• AgreementwithDevereuxFoundationtoprovideSpecialEducationservicesforGrade10Student#803802throughtheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear;rateis$206/day,aspresented.

• AgreementwithWordsworthAcademytoprovideSpecial

EducationservicesforGrade12Student#200725throughtheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear;rateis$235/day,aspresented.

• AgreementwithMelmark,Inc.toprovideExtendedSchoolYearservicesforStudent#806515;July6–August14,2015;andtoalsoprovideSpecialEducationservicesforthe2015-2016schoolyear,rateis$519/day,aspresented.

TheBoardauthorizedthefollowing:• GovernorMifflin'ssubmissionofthefollowingFederalProgramApplications:TitleI,PartA;TitleII,PartA;TitleIII.

• Administrationtoapplyfor3.5Act80daysattheelementaryleveland3Act80daysatthesecondarylevelforthe2015-2016schoolyear,forthepurposeofprovidingappropriatecurriculumarticulation,othercurriculum-relatedactivitiesandParent-TeacherConferences.

• AdministrationtoawardGovernorMifflinEducationFoundationGrantsfor2015,asfollows:"ImprovingAcademicAchievementwithPhysicalActivity"–submittedbyJenniferCarroll(BE,PhysEd),amountis$7,321(dependinguponfinaliPadprice);"STEAMCitizenScienceProject"–submittedbyCindyKoch(MP,Librarian),amountis$3,000.

TheBoardratifiedthefollowing:• ReceiptofthegraduatingClassof2015roster,aspresented.

PropertyTheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• FeasibilitystudytobeconductedbyAEMArchitects,Reading,PA,forthehighschoolgymtoseatupto$1,500people,forafeeof$_____.



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FinanceThe Board adopted the following:• FinalBudgetforthe2015-2016fiscalyearintheamountof$______callingfortaxstructureasfollows:

(a)Setmillageat2.6mils(.6-milincrease)

(b)PerCapitaTax$5/person (c)ResidentTax$5/person (d)EarnedIncomeTax–1%(school

districtcollects1/2%;theother1/2%iscollectedbyvariousmunicipalities)

(e)RealtyTransferTax–1%(schooldistrictcollects1/2%;theother1/2%iscollectedbyvariousmunicipalities)

(f)OccupationalPrivilegeTax–$10perpersonforindividualswhoseplaceofemploymentisinthe GMSD

(g)OccupationalAssessmentTax–$10 on any employed GMSD resident

TheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• Accrualofsalariesandbenefitsforthe2014-2015schoolyearintheamountof $2,675,653.

• TheTaxCollectionCommittee(TCC)ofWyomissing,PAtocollecttheOccupationalPrivilegeTaxandtheOccupationalAssessmentTaxatarateof2.5%each,plusthecostofsuppliesandpostageforthelatter(2015-2016).

• WillisofPennsylvania,Inc.toserveasBrokerofRecordforthefollowing2015-2016insurancecoverages:

General Liability AutomobilePolicy $126,554 Boiler&Machinery Board Liability $95,000 Umbrella Liability $26,463• Depositoryofschoolfundsforthe

period of July 1, 2015 through June 30,2016asfollows:FultonBank–General,Cafeteria,Athletic,Payroll,Checking,CapitalImprovementaccounts,MiddleandHighSchoolActivityaccounts.

• AgreementforparticipationintheChildNutritionProgramsbetweenschooldistricts,areacareercentersandintermediateunitsforthe2015-2016schoolyear,aspresented.

• Property Tax Rebate Program for tax year2014;programisbasedonsetdollar amount limit of $180,000 and paymentswillbedisbursedonceperyear (no changes).

• Homestead/FarmsteadExclusionResolution,aspresented.

• SettingtheFarmsteadResolutiontoequaltheHomesteadResolution.

• Setting$1,800,000asaCommittedFundBalancetowardsfuturefundingofPSERSretirementsystem.

• PlanCon K for the General Obligation Bonds,Seriesof2015,aspresented.

PersonnelThe Board appointed the following:• HourlyRatesfor2015-2016(effectiveJuly1,2015)asfollows:

(a)AlternativeSchoolInstruction–$32/hour

(b)AlternativeSchoolSupervision–$35/hour

(c)AlternativeInstructionalAide–$16/hour

(d)SubstituteTeachers/Nurses–$100/day(days1-29),$110/day(day30&above);SubstitutingRetiredTeachers–$125/day

(e)SubstituteRates:Grounds/Custodian–$9.75/hour;

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LeadSummerWork–$9.75/hour;SummerWork–$9/hour(2015rate);SummerWork–$9.75/hour(2016rate);FoodService–$9.75/hour;NoontimeAide–$9.75/hour;Secretary–$9.75/hour;Teacher/LibraryAide–$9.75/hour;SupervisorySub–additional$1/hour

(f)Recreation–$10/hour (g)StageCrew–$7.25/hour• Revised2015ExtendedSchoolYearprogramstafflisting,aspresented.

• EmploymentAgreement,JobDescriptionandGoalsforDr.StevenGerhard,SuperintendentofSchools,aspresented.

• TheRetirementsofEileenBrumbach,BE,BuildingSecretary;effectiveSeptember9,2015-lastworkingdayJuly 30, 2015 (28 years of service);DianeDyanzio,EducationCenter,PayrollSecretary;effectiveSeptember15,2015-lastworkingdayJuly10,2015 (22 years of service).

• TheResignationsofAngelaBereski,MS,English;effectivefortheendofthe2014-2015schoolyear;JesseDominicis,HS,2ndShiftCustodian;effectiveJune3,2015.

•TheEmploymentofMelissaBrinton,Summer,2015Maintenance;effectiveJune8,2015;SarahEline,HS,Music,Long-TermSubstitute;effectiveforthe2015-2016schoolyear-BSStep1,clearancesapproved(covering for Keith Abrahamson – Leave of Absence);KarenKopchinski,MS,FoodService;effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear(replaces Deb Thomas – status change);BrandyLeas,Summer,2015Maintenance;effectiveJune8,2015;CatherineO'Connor,RtIISpecialist;effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear–MastersStep5,clearancesapproved(replaces Karen Houck – resignation);LisaPhillips,MS,FoodService;effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear(replaces Hilda Caraillo – retirement).

• TheEmploymentAmyPumphreyfortheAfter-SchoolTitleIPACMeetings(addition).

• TheEmploymentofDebCechfor

LiteracyTraining(August18,2015)–8hours@$34/hour.

• TheEmploymentofDebCechforNewTeacherInductionWeekLiteracyTraining(August10-14,2015)–14hours@$34/hour.

• The Employment of the following KindergartenOrientationTeachers/Aides(BE – July 29, 2015; 6 hours): KimberlyParker,BetsyCharnoff,Jennifer Carroll ($34/hour);TammyHansen,DarleneMyers,DanaStine(regular pay rate).

• The Employment of Megan Cimino, BrianDavis,MaureenFieo,RebeccaJohnson,GayeJohnson-CowellforSchoolPsychologists–SummerWork(initial evaluation, re-evaluations; maximum of 75 hours each at their hourly rate based on per diem compensation).

• TheChangeofStatusofEmilyBerkheimer,BE,Grade1,Long-TermSubstitutetoBE,Grade1,contractedposition;effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear–BSStep2,clearancesapproved(replaces Emmy Schott – resignation);JeanneBrower,MS,ParaprofessionaltoHS,Paraprofessional;effectiveforthe2015-2016schoolyear(moving with student from Grade 8 to Grade 9);KatieFraver,MP,RtIISpecialist,Long-TermSubstituteto MP, Kindergarten, Long-Term Substitute;effectiveforthe2015-2016schoolyear(covering for Val Shannon – Sabbatical Leave);EmilyKaras,HS,Family&ConsumerScience,Long-TermSubstitutetoHS,Family&ConsumerScience,contractedposition;effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear–BSStep2,clearancesapproved(replaces Leanne Hirneisen);CherylMannino,GMISParaprofessionaltoMS,Paraprofessional;effectiveforthe2015-2016schoolyear(moving with student from Grade 6 to Grade 7);DebMaurer,MP,Custodian,2ndShifttoHS,Custodian,2ndShift;effectiveJune8,2015(replaces Jesse Dominicis – resignation);MichaelMoszcienski,HS,Custodian,3rdShifttoHS,Custodian,2ndShift;effective

June 8, 2015 (replaces Dawn Ludwig – retirement);JenOhlinger,HS,FoodServicetoGMIS,FoodService;effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear(replaces Victoria Christensen);JenniferPetricoin,MP,AttendanceSecretary(part-time,10-month)toMP,AttendanceSecretary(full-time,10-month);effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear;DonnaSpann,CE,Grade4toBE,Grade__;effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear(enrollment/equity);DebraThomas,MS,FoodServicetoMS,FoodService(HeadCashier);effectiveforthestartofthe2015-2016schoolyear(replaces Dawn Buckwalter – status change).

• TheLeaveofAbsenceofDonnaTice,ReturntoworkingstatusfromLeaveofAbsence;effectiveJune1,2015(GMIS,Paraprofessional);JulieWhite,MedicalLeaveofAbsence;effectiveMay20throughJune5,2015(HS,Paraprofessional).

• TheTenureAttainmentofCoryCrider,TPEtoProfessionalContractstatus;effectiveJune2015(GMIS,Grade5);Charles"Josh"Davenport,TPEtoProfessionalContractstatus;effectiveJune2015(MS,Autisticteacher).

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequestsforMeganGalitz(MP,Grade4)fromCabriniCollege;LoriHoffmann(GMIS,Music)fromWestChesterUniversity(2 courses);MicheleMuenker(CE,Kindergarten)fromKutztownUniversity(2 courses);SuzanneShelton(MS,English)fromCabriniCollege;KaitlynSmoyer(CE,Autistic)fromEastStroudsburgUniversity(2 courses);ElizabethZimmerman(HS,PASTteacher)fromAlverniaUniversity.

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequests–MastersPlusforBrianBeears(BE,Music)fromLearnersEdge (2 courses);HeidiBlumenstock(MS,Speech)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);LoisCarrier(MS,LS)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);BarbGuenter(CE,Art)fromLearnersEdge

(2 courses);SandraKenderdine(MS,SocialStudies)fromLearnersEdge;TravisKurtz(HS,SocialStudies)fromAmericanMilitaryUniversity;ThomasMiller(MS,SocialStudies)fromLearnersEdge;KatieMunn(MS,Spanish)fromLearnersEdge;KimPotcovaru(BE,Guidance)fromLearnersEdge;KristinPotteiger(MS,SocialStudies)fromLearnersEdge(2 courses);CoryYochimowitz(MS,Guidance)fromBCIU/UniversityofNorthDakota.

• In-ServiceTuitionReimbursementRequests–AdministratorsforMichaelSaylor(DirectorofAssessment,DataandStudentLearning)fromAlverniaUniversity.


TheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• RenewalAgreementwiththeRichard

J. Caron Foundation (d/b/a Caron TreatmentCenters)toprovideStudentAssistanceProgram(SAP)serviceforthe2015-2016schoolyearatacostof$45,500 (no increase over past four years),aspresented.

• NewTextbookAdoptionfor2015-2016,aspresentedattheMay18,2015CurriculumMeeting:

–AmericanGovernmentInstitutionsandPolitics;Wilson/Dilulio/Bose(forAPGovernment/Politics);Cost$7,560

• Thefollowinghighschoolspecialeducationcoursechangeseffectiveforthe2015-2016schoolyear:

–"Math"to"ConsumerMath"(namechange)

–"StudySkills"and"Transition"coursesmergedintoonecourse:"StudySkills/Transition"for0.5credit

• RenewalAgreementwithJ.RichardKoch,M.S.W.toprovidesocialworkservicesforthe2015-2016schoolyear;rateis$70/hour(no increase),aspresented.

• AgreementwithWordsworthAcademytoprovideExtendedSchoolYearservicesforStudent#807402;June29–August7,2015–29daysatarateof$365/day(total$10,585),as

presented.• AgreementwithHoganLearningAcademy,Douglassville,PAtoprovideExtendedSchoolYearservicesfromJune23–August5,2015,atarateof$365/dayperstudentforthefollowingstudents:#803661,#801815and#807141,aspresented;TransportationAgreementwithHoganLearningAcademyalsoincludedatacostof$250/daypervehicle,aspresented.

• AgreementwithMaximHealthcareServices,Inc.,Reading,PAtoprovideBehavorialSupportsevicesforStudent#807748duringSummer2015ESYprogramandthe2015-2016schoolyear;rateis$24/hour,aspresented.

• Settlement&ReleaseAgreementforStudent#803697.

• AgreementforTuitionforStudent#802922tobeplacedattheJanusSchoolforahalf-daysummerprogram(June22–July24,2015),aswellasthe2015-2016schoolyear,aspresented.

• AgreementwithNewStorySchool(Wyomissinglocation)toprovidespecialeducationservicesforStudent#807826(endofthe2014-2015schoolyear);rateis$175/daypluscostsforanyadditionalservicesrequiredbystudent'sIEP,aspresented.

• AgreementwithNewStorySchool(Wyomissinglocation)toprovideExtendedSchoolYearservicesforStudent#807826June22–July31,2015;rateis$175/daypluscostsforanyadditionalservicesrequiredbystudent'sIEP,aspresented.

• AgreementwithNewStorySchool(Kenhorstlocation)toprovideExtendedSchoolYearservicesforStudent#807340June29–July31,2015;rateis$160/daypluscostsforanyadditionalservicesrequiredbystudent'sIEP,aspresented.

• RenewalAgreementwithTheMeadowsPsychiatricCenter,CentreHall,PAtoprovideeducationalservicestoanyGovernorMifflinstudentwhomightreceivecareintheirfacilityduringthe2015-2016schoolyear;rateis$60/day,as

presented.

Athletic/Co-CurricularTheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• RecreationBudgetfor2015-2016in

the amount of $15,060 (no change).• Ticketprices,employeeadmissionprovisionsfor2015-2016(no change):

(a)Reservedseat,footballseason(5homegames)–$26.25

(b)Reservedseat,footballseason,parent/employee–$16.00

(c)GeneralAdmission,reserved–$5.25;Adult/Collegestudent–$5.00;Student,schoolage–$3.00

(d)StudentActivityTicket–$25.00 (e)AdultActivityTicket–$65.00;

AfterFallseason–$50.00 (f)ParentSeasonTickets:Basketball

(60% of the value of all homegames),Wrestling,Soccer,Lacrosse,FieldHockey,Swimming, Volleyball

(g)EmployeeCourtesyCard(alsoavailable to retired GovernorMifflin employees)

(h)ResidentSeniorCitizenCourtesyCard (age 60 & retired)

(i)StudentAdmissionCard–issuedupon graduation to all 12th gradestudentswhoparticipatedasseniorsinGovernorMifflinathleticprograms.Thiscardguaranteesstudentadmissionpriceathomecontestsforfouryearsbeyondhighschoolgraduation.

• Settingofthecoachingandco-curricularstipendratestoreflecta2%increase;effectiveforthe2015-2016schoolyear.

• ExtendedSeasonPayforpost-seasonperformanceforhighschoolmarchingbandstaff(associated with the football team's post-season play);rateis3%ofstipendperweek.

The Board awarded the following:• BidsforFallandWinter2015sportsequipmentandsuppliesinthetotalamountof$35,568.17andathletictrainingsuppliesintheamountof$8,499.78,aspresented.

TheBoardratifiedthefollowing:• ReceiptofBidsforFallandWinter2015sports/trainingequipmentand

supplies;bidsopenedMay15,2015at1p.m.withDeniseGoodhartandMerrySwavelyinattendance.

PropertyTheBoardapprovedthefollowing:• BuildingsandGroundsuserequests,aspresented.


Monday, July 6, 20157p.m.,EducationCenter


Monday, July 20, 20157p.m.,EducationCenter


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