BERKS CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER Official Proceedings of the Joint Operating Committee August 24, 2016 AGENDA ITEM III JOC Meeting 9/28/2016 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Joint Operating Committee was held at the East Campus of the Berks Career and Technology Center in Oley, PA on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Manbeck at 7:30 PM. ATTENDANCE Present: Walter Saylor, John Landino, John Scheetz, Bret Sabold, Michael Wolfe, Dr. Ann Hearing, Gary Reinert, Elizabeth Adams, Andrew Raugh, Dr. Al Darion, David Pollock, Dr. Jay Melvin, Christine Osborn, Scott Painter and Oscar Manbeck Absent: William Carl, Tamara Twardowski, Robert Heckman, Robert Metzgar Staff: Dr. James Kraft, John Reedy, Christian Hansen, Bridget Holden, Kent Shirk, Dr. Jill Hackman, and Oralee Folk Solicitor: John Stott, Esq. and James Mancuso, Esq. Press: Carol Duran Guest: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chairperson Manbeck announced an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. RECEIPT OF BIDS APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Painter and seconded by Dr. Melvin to approve the meeting minutes of June 22, 2016 as presented. Yeas: Fifteen. Nays:. Motion carried.
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE 377 AUGUST 24, 2016 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF BILLS A motion was made by Mr. Painter and seconded by Dr. Melvin to approve the bills as presented. ACCEPTANCE OF FINANCIAL REPORTS A motion was made by Mr. Painter and seconded by Mr. Reinert to approve the Financial Reports of the BCTC, Capital Reserve Fund, Activity Fund, and Cafeteria Fund as presented. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS COMMUNICATIONS ANYONE WISHING TO ADDRESS AGENDA ITEMS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS BCTC REPORT (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) AGENDA ITEMS AND/OR CHANGES Dr. Kraft conveyed the position descriptions for the School to Work Coordinator and the Work-Based Education Coordinator (agenda items XII.D.5.d. and e.) have been removed from the agenda and will be placed on the September JOC meeting agenda. A motion to relocate West Campus Protective Services program to the East Campus prior to the start of the second quarter of the 2016-2017 school year (agenda item XII.D.9) has been added to the agenda.
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE 378 AUGUST 24, 2016 CAMPUS/PROGRAM UPDATES A BCTC student in the HVAC/Refrigeration program has passed away this week. Dr. Kraft reported the BCTC s counselors have been alerted and the BCIU s Flight Team will be on standby in case they are needed at BCTC. Bridget Holden reported Sharon Mast, President and Founder of Spark Solutions & Support, provided an impactful and motivational presentation on Restorative Practices at the BCTC s In-Service today. Restorative Practices includes the use of informal and formal processes that proactively build relationships and a sense of community to prevent conflict and wrongdoing. The remaining in-service time will be devoted to the BCTC s goal of increasing the use of technology as an instructional tool. Kent Shirk provided a status report presentation that included pictures of improvements that occurred over the summer months. Christian Hansen provided an update of the BCTC s National CTSO winners. Kaitlin Valentine, a Dental Occupations student took 1 st place in the HOSA Speaking Skills contest. Steven Filby, a Health Related Technology student was awarded the Outstanding State HOSA Officer. Tanner Kurtz, an Electrical Occupations student was awarded 1 st place in the Electrical Construction Wiring contest. STUDENT HONORS SkillsUSA National Competition Results HOSA National Competition Results FCCLA National Competition Results IMPORTANT DATES In-service - August 24-25, 2016 First Student Day August 29, 2016 BCTC Closed Holiday September 2-5, 2016 Parent Conference & College Night, East Campus September 20, 2016 Parent Conference & College Night, West Campus September 22, 2016 JOC Meeting, West Campus September 28, 2016 COMMITTEE REPORTS AUDIT/BUDGET COMMITTEE A motion was made by Mr. Painter and seconded by Mr. Scheetz to approve a budgetary transfer within the in the amount of $119,958.00 for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. BUILDING/INSURANCE COMMITTEE No Report
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE 379 AUGUST 24, 2016 NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Reinert reported the Negotiations Committee met to review the Berks Career and Technology Center Education Association s (BCTCEA) salary schedule formula and proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to amend the salary schedule formula for the 2016-2017 contract year only. A motion was made by Mr. Reinert and seconded by Mr. Painter to resolve that the appropriate officers are authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Berks Career and Technology Center Education Association (BCTCEA) amending the salary schedule formula for the 2016-2017 contract year only. PROGRAM/PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Mrs. Osborn reported the Program/Personnel Committee met prior to the August 24, 2016 JOC meeting to discuss personnel issues, the revised BCTC Organizational Chart and proposed program and facility changes for the 2017-2018 school year. A motion was made by Ms. Osborn and seconded by Mr. Painter to approve the following: The 2016-2017 Instructional Staff Salary Schedule. The 2016-2017 Instructional Staff Salary List. The revised BCTC Organizational Chart. The following revised position descriptions effective August 24, 2016: o Assistant Principal o Lead Teacher o Director of Career & Technical Education Systems o Educational Facilitator o Coordinator of Student Services o Counselor Manager of Enrollment o Campus Counselor o Secretary to Student Services A motion was made by Ms. Osborn and seconded by Dr. Darion to approve the recommended CTE program campus assignment changes for the 2017-2018 school year.
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE 380 AUGUST 24, 2016 A motion was made by Ms. Osborn and seconded by Dr. Darion to eliminate one vacant budgeted full-time Instructional Coach/Math Instructor position and replace with two full-time Instructional Assistant positions effective with the 2016-2017 school year. A motion was made by Ms. Osborn and seconded by Mr. Painter to enter into an agreement with Berks Heim to provide clinical education and experiences for BCTC s Health Occupational students. A motion was made by Ms. Osborn and seconded by Mr. Scheetz to recommend the Protective Services program at the West Campus be relocated to the East Campus prior to the start of the second quarter of the 2016-2017 school year to be part of a twoteacher program. PERSONNEL MATTERS A motion was made by Ms. Osborn and seconded by Dr. Darion to approve the following: Resignations Susan M. Kuschick Instructional Coach/Teacher, East/West Campuses. Reason: retirement. Effective date: June 2, 2016. Thomas C. Oliver Electrical Occupations Instructor, East Campus. Reason: personal. Effective date: August 22, 2016. Andrew D. Potts Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Instructor, West Campus. Reason: Obtained other employment. Effective date: August 23, 2016. Van A. Scott, Sr. Protective Services Instructor, West Campus. Reason: Personal. Effective date: August 23, 2016. Yeas: Fifteen. Nays:. Motion carried.
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE 381 AUGUST 24, 2016 A motion was made by Ms. Osborn and seconded by Dr. Melvin to approve the following: Leave of Absence Kevin W. Heimbach Diesel Technology Instructor, East Campus. Revise originally approved Uncompensated Leave of Absence return date From: on or around September 4, 2016 To: August 24, 2016. Reason: completed deployment effective August 4, 2016. Employment Approvals Continuing Education Fund Richard A. Naugle - Part-time Continuing Education Instructor. Recommended salary: as per the 2016-17 school year JOC approved rate. Effective date: on or around August 29, 2016 through the end of the 2016-17 school year. Eddie N. Negron, Sr. CDL Instructor/Examiner, West Campus. Recommended salary: as per the 2016-17school year JOC approved rate. Effective date: on or around August 25, 2016 through the end of the 2016-17 fiscal year. Daniel J. Stein - Part-time Continuing Education Instructor. Recommended salary: as per the 2016-17 school year JOC approved rate. Effective date: on or around August 29, 2016 through the end of the 2016-17 school year. Rescind the following actions approved on June 22, 2016: o Scott P. Kimbel Sports Medicine and Rehabilitative Therapy (SMaRT) Instructor, East Campus. Recommended salary: based on track VT/Level 1/Step 10 of the 2016-17 salary schedule as per the negotiated BCTCEA Agreement (2015-16 salary $56,674/year). Effective date: August 8, 2016. Add other earnings for new program curriculum development and lab set-up. Recommended salary: $25.00/hour. Effective date: on or around July 1, 2016 through August 23, 2016 not to exceed 80 hours. Employment Ratifications Continuing Education Fund Herb Swisher - Part-time Continuing Education Instructor. Recommended salary: as per the 2016-17 school year JOC approved rate. Effective date: August 8, 2016 through the end of the 2016-17 school year. Monica V. Armao Instructional Assistant, West Campus. Recommended salary: $12.75/hour. Effective date: August 23, 2016. Colette M. Bressler Part-time Instructional Assistant, West Campus. Recommended salary: $12.75/hour. Effective date: August 23, 2016. Stephen S. Cote Sports Medicine & Rehabilitative Therapy (SMaRT) Instructor, East Campus. Recommended salary: based on Track VT/Level 1/Step 5 of the 2016-17 salary schedule as per the negotiated BCTCEA Agreement (2015-16 salary $50,390/year). Effective date: August 17, 2016. Shireen M. DeNault Instructional Assistant, West Campus. Recommended salary: $12.75/hour. Effective date: August 23, 2016.
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE 382 AUGUST 24, 2016 Jose M. Gonzalez Automotive Technology Instructor, West Campus. Recommended salary: based on track VT/Level 1/Step 5 of the 2016-17 salary schedule as per the negotiated BCTCEA Agreement (2015-16 salary $50,390/year). Effective date: on or around August 24, 2016. Matthew S. Moyer Substitute Custodian, East/West Campuses. Recommended salary: as per the JOC hourly approval rate. Effective date: June 29, 2016 until the end of the 2016-17 school year. Change of Status/Transfer Approvals Michael J. Stein Advertising Art and Design Technology Instructor, West Campus. Change job status to Technology Instructional Coach, East/West Campuses. Recommended salary: same rate of pay. Effective date: July 1, 2016 (Roll call approval July 13, 2016). Add Other Earnings Approvals CTSO Advisor/Liaison. Joan M. Swinehart Work-Based Learning Coordinator, East/West Campuses. Recommended salary: Stipend of $1,750/year. Effective date: 2016-17 school term. FFA Advisor. Kelly E. Piccioni Horticulture Instructor, East Campus. Recommended salary: Stipend of $1,750.00/year. Effective date: 2016-17 school term. House Project Coordinator. Michael Kern Masonry Instructor, East Campus. Recommended salary: Stipend of $2,500/year. Effective date: 2016-17 school term. Banquets. Recommended salary: $25.00/hour not to exceed 50 hours each or a total of 200 hours. Effective date: 2016-17 school term. o Albert N. DeNault Culinary Arts Instructor, West Campus. o W. Clarke Hammond Culinary Arts Instructor, West Campus. o Mary Jo Kuhwald Culinary Arts Instructor, East Campus. o Eric R. Lynch Culinary Arts Instructor, East Campus. FCCLA Advisor. Recommended salary: Stipend of $1,750/year. Effective date: 2016-17 school term. o Albert N. DeNault Culinary Arts Instructor, West Campus. o Mary Jo Kuhwald Culinary Arts Instructor, East Campus. HOSA Advisor. Recommended salary: Stipend of $1,750/year. Effective date: 2016-17 school term. o Beverly A. Brader, Dental Occupations Instructor East Campus. o Karen S. Holcombe Health Occupations Instructor, West Campus. o Kelly S. Ruth- Medical Health Professions Instructor, West Campus. Lori P. Mahon Instructional Assistant, East Campus. Add other earnings for HOSA Advisor. Recommended salary: Stipend of $1,500/year. Effective date: 2016-17 school term.
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE 383 AUGUST 24, 2016 National Technical Honor Society Advisor. Recommended salary: Stipend of $1,750/year. Effective date: 2016-17 school term. o Heather L. Wargo Educational Facilitator, East Campus. o Elizabeth S. Heffner Guidance Counselor, West Campus. Lead Teacher. Recommended salary: Stipend of $1,000/year. Effective date: 2016-17 school term. o James D. DelConte Communication Media Technology Instructor, West Campus. o W. Clarke Hammond Culinary Arts Instructor, West Campus. o Rachel B. Kline Painting and Decorating Instructor, West Campus. o James P. Mack - Heavy Equipment Technology Instructor, East Campus. o Christopher F. Nappi IT Networking Instructor, East Campus. o Rochelle L. Rudy, Early Childhood Education Instructor, East Campus. PA Builders Association Advisor. Recommended salary: Stipend of $1,750/year. Effective date: 2016-17 school term. o Michael Kern Masonry Instructor, East Campus. o Jeffrey R. Miller - Carpentry Instructor, West Campus. SkillsUSA Advisor. Recommended salary: Stipend of $1,750/year. Effective date: 2016-17 school term. o Nancy A. Quick Cosmetology Instructor, West Campus. o Theodore Semanchick Electrical Occupations Instructor, West Campus. o Gerald Galczynski Cabinetmaking Instructor, East Campus. o Donna L. Noecker Cosmetology Instructor, East Campus. Substitute caller duties. Recommended salary: Stipend of $2,000/year. Effective date: 2016-17 school term. o Barbara Jean Rufer Secretary to the Principal, East Campus. o Shannon S. Stump Secretary to the Principal, West Campus. JOC and Authority Committee Recording Secretary. Oralee A. Folk Executive Assistant, West Campus. Recommended salary: Stipend of $100.00/meeting. Effective date: 2016-17 fiscal year. Add Other Earnings Ratifications Summer planning session. Effective date: August 2 3, 2016 not to exceed 16 hours each. o James D. DelConte Communication Media Technology Instructor, West Campus. Recommended salary: $25.00/hour. o Celina L. Donmoyer Instructional Assistant, West Campus. Recommended salary: as per the 2016-17 school year JOC approved rate. o Christopher F. Nappi IT Networking Instructor, East Campus. Recommended salary: $25.00/hour. o Rochelle L. Rudy, Early Childhood Education Instructor, East Campus. Recommended salary: $25.00/hour. o Melissa A. Yoder Counselor Manager of Enrollment, East/West Campuses. Recommended salary: $25.00/hour.
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE 384 AUGUST 24, 2016 2016-2017 Substitute Listings and Rates Approval Substitute Teachers Substitute Support Staff Substitute School Building Administrators Substitute Work-Based Learning Coordinators OTHER MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION A motion was made by Mr. Painter and seconded by Mr. Scheetz to: Enter into an agreement with the Berks County Intermediate Unit Head Start Program to provide meals for Head Start attendees for the 2016-2017 school year as listed: o Student Lunch $2.27 o Adult Lunch $3.46 Enter into an agreement with the Berks County Intermediate Unit Head Start Program to lease approximately 2,050 square feet at the East and West Campuses at a lease cost of $6,250.50 for each campus for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Award contracts for student transportation for the 2016-2017 school year to the following vendors at costs not to exceed as listed: CONTRACTOR COST PER RUNS/DAY DAY Berks County IU #14 112.96 1 Eshelman Transportation, Inc. 269.48 1 Keystone School Bus Services, Inc. 411.96 3 George Krapf, Jr. & Sons, Inc. 270.00 1 New Rhoads Transportation 1,519.00 6 Quigley Bus Service, Inc. 648.00 4 Wilson School District 398.07 3 TOTAL 3629.47 19 Approve BCTC s participation in the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) for the 2016-2017 school year. Rescind the May 25, 2016 board approval for the Berks County Joint Purchasing Board July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Milk and Dairy Bid that was awarded on May 10, 2016. Approve contracts to vendors for milk and dairy per the Berks County Joint Purchasing Bid Award dated July 20, 2016 for July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE 385 AUGUST 24, 2016 Approve BCTC s participation in the Berks County IU Consortium for the purchase of the following items for the 2016-17 school year: 1. Copy Paper 6. Grocery 2. Custodial Supplies 7. Fresh Bread 3. Food Service Paper Products 8. Milk and Dairy 4. Fuel 9. Trash Removal 5. Natural Gas PERSONS DESIRING TO BE HEARD Dr. Hackman acknowledged Dr. Kraft for rearranging the BCTC s Summer Planning Session to allow the administrative team to participate in the BCIU s Administrators Conference on August 4 th. Dr. Hackman thanked Dr. Kraft for allowing her to be a part of the BCTC s In-Service today. She stated the BCTC s staff displayed extreme enthusiasm and high morale throughout the day. Oscar Manbeck recognized the administrative team on a very successful year as indicated by the accomplishments shared in the PowerPoint presentation. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Mr. Sheetz and seconded by Mrs. Osborn to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 PM. Yeas: Fifteen. Nays:. Motion carried. Approved 2016 Gary Reinert, JOC Secretary per Oralee Folk, Recording Secretary