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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

August 12, 2019

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Brandywine Heights Area School District was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by President Bryan Rothermel, following an executive session to discuss personnel. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Board Recording Secretary called the roll:

Mr. Bieber ✓ Dr. Carter

Mrs. Grossman

Mrs. Huhn ✓ Mr. Rothermel ✓ Mr. Scheetz

Mr. Sterner ✓ Mr. Tomasi ✓ Mr. Wagaman

Administration Present:

✓ Mr. Andrew Potteiger, Superintendent Mr. Jamison Barnhart, High School Assistant Principal

✓ Mr. Matthew Dziunycz, High School Principal ✓ Mr. Robert Farina, Intermediate/Middle School Principal ✓ Mr. Scott Geist, Director of Athletics ✓ Mrs. Carolyn Hanych, Director of Brandywine Virtual Academy ✓ Ms. Stephanie Kelly, Elementary School Principal ✓ Mr. Craig Neiman, Business Manager/Board Secretary ✓ Dr. René Reese, Director of Pupil Services ✓ Mr. Thomas Voelker, Assistant to the Superintendent ✓ Mr. Michael Wetzel, Director of Buildings and Grounds ✓ Ms. Carly Worman, Intermediate/Middle School Assistant Principal

Solicitor: Mr. James Mancuso, Esquire Visitors: Patricia Farina (Muhlenberg), Lauren Farina (staff), Molly Farina (Blandon), Sarah Brown (Macungie), Amy Cruse (Mertztown), Kelley Neyhart (Kutztown), Alexis Eisenhart (Mertztown), Laura Walizer (Fleetwood), Jeff Straub (Crabtree), Elysia Mikkelsen (Crabtree). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS On behalf of the School Board and Administration, Mr. Rothermel expressed sincere gratitude to the Breidegam Family Foundation ℅ East Penn Manufacturing Company for their $3,000.00 donation towards funding the 2019-20 Middle School Wellness & Health for Youth (WHY) after school program. On behalf of the School Board and Administration, Mr. Rothermel expressed sincere gratitude to the Bullet Mat Club for their donation of $5,818 toward the purchase of a new wrestling mat. On behalf of the School Board and Administration, Mr. Rothermel expressed sincere gratitude to the District’s Hunger Heroes Donors. Donations allow the Brandywine Heights staff to participate in a meal packaging initiative with a goal of 16,000 meals to be distributed to local food banks in our immediate community as well as

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help serve our Backpack Initiative at Brandywine Heights Elementary School. The Hunger Heroes Donors include: • Berkshire Mechanical • The Brandywine Community Library • Brandywine Heights Parent Teacher Committee • Coca-Cola • Fisher Sanitary • Geist Sporting Goods • Huntingdon Valley Bank • Jud Firestone Plumbing • Mertztown Gun Club

• The Perk Up Truck • Ray A Master Home Association - Topton

Legion • Substitute Teacher Services, Inc. • Topton Borough • Topton Community Outreach Club • Valley Hardware • Weis Markets

RECOGNITION Mr. Rothermel and Mr. Potteiger congratulated Mr. Robert Farina, Intermediate and Middle School Principal, who received the first annual 2018-19 Principal of the Year award from the Berks County Intermediate Unit for continued outstanding leadership and excellence in education. Mr. Potteiger applauded Mr. Farina for his contributions to Brandywine Heights over the past four years, and praised him for his ability to balance educational priorities. Mr. Farina is genuinely dedicated to students and continues to promote a positive school culture while providing exceptional leadership to his staff, including sharing his talents as an administrative mentor. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Geist, Athletic Director, and Mr. Neyhart, Kutztown High School Track and Field Coach, presented information pertaining to the Brandywine Heights and Kutztown Track and Field Cooperative Opportunity. Brandywine Heights ASD has had several athletic cooperative agreements with Kutztown ASD since 2011. In the best interest of students, Mr. Geist, Mr. Potteiger, Mr. Dziunycz met with Mr. Ed Yapsuga, Athletic Director Kutztown Area School District, and Mr. Kelley Neyhart, Kutztown High School Track and Field Coach, to discuss future plans with respect to our Track and Field Co-op. The possibility of dissolving the High School Co-op was discussed. By dissolving the current Co-op, both Brandywine Heights and Kutztown athletes would participate at the Class AA Level instead of AAA. This arrangement would increase the number of students participating in District and State Championship meets. Mr. Geist and Mr. Neyhart answered questions from the Board. Since Brandywine Heights currently does not have the infrastructure to totally separate from Kutztown, both parties agreed that Brandywine Heights athletes would still practice and compete with Kutztown under the supervision and direction of the Kutztown coaching staff. In addition, Brandywine Heights would travel with Kutztown for away meets and compete as a separate team at both Kutztown home and away meets. All meets would essentially be scored as tri-meets. In essence we would compete as our own Brandywine Heights team while still accessing the facility, equipment and training offered at Kutztown High School. School Board Directors were in support of dissolving the current Track and Field Cooperative Agreement, and creating new Brandywine Heights and Kutztown Track and Field Cooperative Agreement per the provisions of the presentation. Mr. Scheetz made a motion to add the Brandywine Heights and Kutztown Track and Field Cooperative Agreement to the voting agenda under Superintendent D. Motion carried with all yeas.


Mr. Jeff Straub and Elysia Mikkelsen of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates Architects provided an update on the progress of the Elementary Office Reconfiguration and High School Roof Projects. The High School Roof project experienced minor delays due to weather, but is moving along on schedule. The Elementary School Entryway Project is experiencing unforeseen delays and costly change-orders. Mr. Scheetz questioned the timing of the communication of the delays with concern of the start of school and the security of the building. Mr. Straub projected completion in the mid- to the end of September. Mr. Rothermel questioned how it is possible for dimensions to be incorrect. Mr. Straub noted that there were dimensions in the drawings that were not validated between the architect and the engineer which resulted in incorrect measurements and delays in the project. Mr. Straub noted that they are currently working through a solution for an elevation variation at the entryway. Mr. Wagaman asked about the timeframe for completion and are there any additional anticipated delays. Mr. Straub stated that at this time the building should be substantially completed by the end of September. After that time, the contractor will need to finish the project details. The contractor will need to put measures in place to secure the front of the building for both students and construction within the next two weeks. Mr. Rothermel noted that an alternate entrance will be utilized for students and staff. Mr. Rothermel asked for comments from the public. Mrs. Walitzer, a parent of Elementary students, expressed concern that the construction will negatively affect her child’s learning. Mr. Straub noted that distractions would be minimal, and added that all on-site workers have valid background clearances like all school staff. Mr. Straub affirmed the cafeteria is not affected by the construction. BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT A motion was made by Mr. Scheetz and seconded by Mr. Wagaman to approve the Board of Directors Report. A. Approval of Minutes Dispense with the reading and accept the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held June 10, 2019 per Board A. B. Second Reading of Policies Approve the second reading of the following Policies per Board B.1.-B.5.

1. 203. Immunizations and Communicable Diseases 2. 203.1. HIV Infection 3. 204. Attendance (revised) 4. 205. Postgraduate Students 5. 238 Bullying/Cyberbullying

C. First Reading of Policy Approve the first reading of Policy 525. Dress and Grooming (Classified Employees) per Board C.1. D. PSBA Voting Delegates Appoint Mr. John Scheetz and Mr. Bryan Rothermel as Voting Delegates to the Pennsylvania School Board Association 2019 Delegate Assembly. A representative must attend a meeting on Friday, October 18, 2019, at the conclusion of the PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference as described in Board D. Accept the committee reports and make them part of the minutes. Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) – Mrs. Huhn reported on the meeting held on June 20, 2019 per the detailed report (attached). Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) – Mr. Tomasi reported on the meeting held June 26, 2019 per the detailed report (attached). Earned Income Tax Collection Bureau (BEITC) – Mr. Neiman – No report.


Council on Legislative Action (COLA) – Mr. Scheetz – No report. Policy Committee – Mrs. Grossman Strategic Planning/Goals – Mr. Scheetz. Mr. Potteiger added that the administrative team examined all the data and information from student surveys, community surveys, strategic plan work and student interviews. The next step is to assign roles and objectives for each goal. The summary of the work will lead to a long range plan for the district and the goals for the upcoming year. Negotiations/Compensation Committee – Mrs. Huhn – No report. Mr. Rothermel asked for comments from Board members and the public. There were no other comments. Roll call was taken to accept the Board of Directors Report. Mr. Bieber Y Dr. Carter Mrs. Grossman Mrs. Huhn Y Mr. Rothermel Y Mr. Scheetz Mr. Sterner Y Mr. Tomasi Y Mr. Wagaman Motion Carried – 5 Yeas/4 Absent BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS REPORT A motion was made by Mr. Scheetz and seconded by Dr. Carter to approve the Business and Operations Report. Mr. Neiman, upon advice from Mr. Mancuso, asked remove Item I. Funds Transfer because budget transfers require six votes to pass and only five School Board Directors were present. A. General Fund Bills To approve general fund bills through August 12, 2019 totaling $4,704,035.54 per Business A. B. Food Service Bills To approve food service fund bills through August 12, 2019 totaling $22,227.67 per Business B. C. Construction Fund Bills To approve construction fund bills through August 12, 2019 totaling $567,264.27 per Business C. D. Financial Report To accept the following Financial Reports through May 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019 unless otherwise noted:

1. General Fund - Revenue/Expenditures/Fund Balance – Business D.1. 2. Food Service Fund - Revenue/Expenditure – Business D.2. 3. Construction Fund - Revenue/Expenditure – Business D.3. 4. Investment Schedule – Business D.4. 5. Student Activity & Trust Funds – Business D.5. 6. Budget Transfers – Business D.6. - NO REPORT

E. SPECIAL EDUCATION/PUPIL SERVICES 1. To approve the following agreements with Capstone Academy:

a. To approve an agreement with Capstone Academy, East Norriton, PA for the 2019-20 School Year to provide Capstone Programming for a district student at a cost of $80,650.80, as per Business E.1.A.

b. To approve an agreement with Capstone Academy, East Norriton, PA for 2019 Extended School Year Agreement for a district student at a cost of $10,981.75, as per Business E.1.B.

c. To approve an addendum to student settlement agreement as per Business E.1.C. 2. To approve an agreement with Service Access & Management Inc. (SAM, INC.), Reading, PA, for

services and supports from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, as per Business E.2. 3. To approve an agreement with Opportunities School, Elwyn, PA for a district student at a cost of

$3,307.50 per month from August 26, 2019 to June 30, 2020, as per Business E.3. 4. To approve an agreement with Virginia Grim, Kutztown, PA to provide district audiologist services at a

cost of $100/hour from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, as per Business E.4. F. CURRICULUM/TECHNOLOGY

1. To approve the proposal from the Berks County Intermediate Unit, Reading, PA, to participate in the Educational Technology Legal Consortium provided by the law firm of Sweet, Stevens, Katz, & Williams


regarding technology-related legal issues in education for the 2018-19 school year at an annual cost of $750 ($50 increase from 17-18) as per Business F.1.

2. To approve an agreement with Higher Information Group, Harrisburg PA for website hosting, maintenance and support at a month-to-month cost of $400 ($150 for hosting and $250 for website maintenance) per Business F.2.

3. To approve the agreement with the Berks County Intermediate Unit for the creation of the BHASD Strategic Plan documentation at a rate of $75/hour (for approximately 13-19 hours) per Business F.3.

G. FACILITIES/MAINTENANCE 1. To approve a contract with Quality Assurance for inspection and testing of the Elementary Office

Reconfiguration Project at a cost of $25,566 per Business G.1. 2. Approve the agreement with Longswamp Learning Center to operate before and after school child care at

the Elementary School for the 2019-20 school year per Business G.2. H. Staffing Agreement Addendum To approve an addendum to the 2019-22 agreement with School Operation Services (SOS) Group Inc., Pottstown, PA, to provide 3 Crossing Guards per Business H. I. Funds Transfer – Item removed by administration. J. 2019-20 Bus Driver Staff To approve the current roster of Bus Drivers provided by Brandywine Transportation Inc., Mertztown PA for the 2019-20 school year per Business J. K. Food Service Bids To approve the first of two one year extensions of the following joint food service bid awards (originally awarded for the 2018-19 school year) with Antietam School District and Oley Valley School District for the 2019-20 school year:

1. Milk Commodities - Clover Farm Dairy, Business K.1. 2. Ice Cream Commodities - Georgeo’s Water Ice, Inc., Business K.2. 3. Food Commodities - US Foods, Business K.3.

L. Construction Change Orders To approve project cost change orders associated with the summer 2019 elementary school secure entrance and office reconfiguration totaling $45,871.29 as provided by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates per Business L. M. Teacher Negotiation Legal Counsel To appoint Benjamin L. Pratt of Kegel Kelin Almy & Lord LLP (formerly of Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel) as the attorney for BHASD teacher negotiations for an hourly fee of $200.00. Mr. Neiman reviewed the items under the Business and Operation Reports. He described the disbursement of construction funds. Item E.1.c. was recently added for a special education student. Mr. Rothermel asked for comments from Board members and the public. There were no other comments. Roll call was taken to approve items A.-H. and J.-M. Of the Business and Operations Report. Mr. Bieber Y Dr. Carter Mrs. Grossman Mrs. Huhn Y Mr. Rothermel Y Mr. Scheetz Mr. Sterner Y Mr. Tomasi Y Mr. Wagaman Motion Carried – 5 Yeas/4 Absent SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT A motion was made by Mr. Scheetz and seconded by Mr. Tomasi to approve the Superintendent’s Report. Mr. Scheetz motioned to add Item C. Track and Field Cooperative Agreement, following the Athletic presentation. Mr. Mancuso advised the addition of Item E. Track and Field Memorandum of Understanding. A. Second Reading of Curriculum Approve the second reading of the revised Applied Biology curriculum per Superintendent A.


B. PA State Police Memorandum of Understanding Accept the Memorandum of Understanding between the Pennsylvania State Police and Brandywine Heights Area School District effective for two years beginning June 30, 2019 per Superintendent B. C. First Reading of Curriculum Approve the first reading of the new Introduction to Computer Science curriculum per Superintendent C. D. Track and Field Cooperative Agreement Approve to remove the Brandywine Heights and Kutztown Track and Field Cooperative Agreement provisions as described in Superintendent D. E. Track and Field Memorandum of Understanding Approve a Memorandum of Understanding be authored to create a Brandywine Heights Track and Field partnership with Kutztown Area School District as described in Superintendent E.. Accept the informational reports and make them part of the minutes. Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Potteiger Enrollment Report – Mr. Potteiger Dr. Reese gave a brief overview of the 2019 ESY and SWEAP Programs that were held this summer. Mr. Rothermel asked for comments from Board members and the public. There were no other comments. Roll call was taken for items under the Superintendent’s Report. Mr. Bieber Y Dr. Carter Mrs. Grossman Mrs. Huhn Y Mr. Rothermel Y Mr. Scheetz Mr. Sterner Y Mr. Tomasi Y Mr. Wagaman Motion Carried – 5 Yeas/4 Absent PERSONNEL REPORT A motion was made by Mr. Scheetz and seconded by Dr. Carter to accept the Personnel Report. A. Resignations/Retirements/Terminations/Furloughs

1. Accept the resignation of Ms. Christen Stricker, High School Guidance Counselor, effective August 1, 2019 per Personnel A.1.

2. To accept the resignation of Mrs. Ilyse Moyer, Business Office/Benefits Specialist, effective July 29, 2019 per Personnel A.2.

B. Change of Status 1. Professional Staff

Name From To Effective a. Mrs. Erin Barnett .25 HS Social Studies .375 HS Social Studies 8/20/2019 b. Mrs. Laura Furman MS 6th Grade IS 5th Grade 8/20/2019 c. Mr. Jonathan Scheuer MS Learning Support IS/MS Phys. Ed./Health 8/20/2019 d. Mr. James Rine Strohecker ES 2nd Grade ES Kindergarten 8/20/2019 e. Ms. Carley Tunnell IS/MS Autistic Support ES 2nd Grade 8/20/2019

C. Appointments 1. Professional Staff

Name Position Rate Effective a. Mrs. Adelaide Peters IS/MS Librarian M+30, Step 10 8/15/2019 b. Mrs. Marie Lichtenwalner .49 ES Librarian B+24, Step 1 8/15/2019 c. Ms. Amy Yusella HS Guidance Counselor M, Step 1 8/15/2019

i. Approve Ms. Amy Yusella to work up to extra 9 days to fulfill summer related work from August 15, 2019 through June 30, 2020; Up to 18 days may be shared between the two HS Counselors through June 30, 2020.

d. Mrs. Christina Buehler MS Learning Support B+24, Step 2 8/6/2019


This item required a correction to her start date from 8/20/2019 to 8/6/2019. e. Ms. Sarah Wagner IS/MS Austistic Support B, Step 1 8/15/2019

2. Support Staff – None 3. Long Term Substitutes – None 4. Co-Curricular

a. Approve the paid Instructional (Non-Athletic) Co-Curricular Advisors per Personnel C.4.a. b. Instructional Co-Curricular Student Activity Group Advisors – None (Anticipated October approval.) c. Approve the Fall Athletic Co-Curricular appointments per Personnel C.4.c. d. Approve the Fall Athletic Event Staff and Volunteer Coaches per Personnel C.4.d. e. Approve the 2019-20 Event Staff pay rates:

High School Scoreboard Operator $30.00/game (home games only) High School Scorebook Person $30.00/game (home and away games) High School Scoreboard/Scorebook $45.00/game (home games only) Ticket Seller $30.00/game High School Game Manager $40.00/game

D. Support Staff Substitutes 1. Approve the continued services from following support staff substitutes for the 2019-20 school year:

a. Mrs. Gina Master (Food Service, Aide) b. Ms. Cheryl Melander (Food Service, Custodial, Aide) c. Mr. James Mickey (Custodial) d. Mrs. Sue Sandom (Aide) e. Ms. Elizabeth Padden (Nurse) f. Ms. Mylissa Spiller (Nurse) g. Ms. Christina Ilustre (Nurse)

2. Approve the appointment of Ms. Maria Smith as a Substitute School Nurse at the rate of $18.00 per hour effective August 27, 2019 per Personnel D.2.

E. Leaves – None F. Other Personnel Items

1. Approve the current Brandywine Heights Area School District Professional Teaching Staff Members and approved Professional Substitute Teachers as Homebound Instructors as needed throughout the 2019-20 school year.

2. Approve the following professional staff members to serve as mentors to new teachers during the 2019-20 school year. A stipend of $650 will be prorated based on the duration of the assignment. Mentor New Teacher/Position (in place of) a. Mrs. Lisa Bieber, MS Learning Support Ms. Stephanie Barnes, LTS MS Life Skills (Sheetz)

(first semester) b. Mrs. Lynn Burrows, MS Learning Support Mrs. Christina Buehler, MS Learning Support (Scheuer)

(first semester) c. Mr. David Favata, HS Guidance Counselor Ms. Amy Yusella, HS Guidance Counselor (Stricker) d. Mrs. Nicole Konyak, IS/MS Technology Mrs. Adelaide Peters, IS/MS Librarian (Ballantyne)

Specialist e. Mrs. Kelly Womack, ES STEM Mrs. Marie Lichtenwalner, ES .5 Librarian (Hearn) f. TBA Ms. Sarah Wagner, IS/MS Autistic Support (Tunnell)

Mr. Rothermel asked for comments from Board members and the public. There were no other comments. Roll call was taken to approve the Personnel Report. Mr. Bieber Y Dr. Carter Mrs. Grossman Mrs. Huhn Y Mr. Rothermel Y Mr. Scheetz Mr. Sterner Y Mr. Tomasi Y Mr. Wagaman Motion Carried – 5 Yeas/4 Absent


ADJOURNMENT Mr. Rothermel announced there would be an executive session after the meeting to discuss the construction project and personnel. A motion was made by Mr. Tomasi and seconded by Mr. Wagaman to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Motion carried with all yeas.

_____________________________ Approval Date _____________________________ Craig Neiman, Board Secretary Katharine Ege, Recording Secretary


Brandywine Heights Area School District 200 West Weis Street, Topton, PA 19562

Committee Reports August 12, 2019

Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU):

Date of Meeting: June 20, 2019

Person Reporting: Mrs. Elizabeth Huhn

Summary: At the June 20th meeting of the BCIU Board of Directors, the BCIU Board: ● Received an update on the 2 PAL (Preparation for Adult Life) program

graduates.● Viewed a video presentation and received an update on the 5 Berks County

student interns who received their diplomas for Project SEARCH.● Received an update about the 45 Paraprofessionals who graduated from

BCIU’s training program.● Received an update on the Core Connections to Instruction & Technology

Conference which was held on June 12th & 13th at Governor Mifflin HighSchool. This was the 6th year for this professional development event, andthis year’s theme was “Equity in Education.” More than 600 participantsattended 6 unique breakout sessions chosen from approximately 120different workshop offerings. For Brandywine Heights, Ms. LyndseyLevengood attended.

● Received an update / report on Act 44 Safety and Security as required by thePA Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the PA School Code, section1309-B.

● Appointed a voting delegate for the PSBA Delegate Assembly Meetingscheduled for October 2019.

● Received an update and voted to approve a 4 year contract with the AFSCME(American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) collectivebargaining unit.

● Approved Compensation and Benefit Plans and Lists of Salaries for MiddleManagement, Technology and Support Services; Transportation; and theBCIU Executive Director. The Salary Schedule for Head Start was alsoapproved.

Upcoming Events:

● The summer bereavement camp for youth called Camp Connect was held onJune 24-27 and August 5-8, 2019 from 8:30 am – 12 noon. It provides griefeducation and emotional support, at no cost, for children and teens through acollaborative partnership between the BCIU, the Berks County Mental HealthProgram, and other local agencies.

● The BCIU “Start of the Year State of the Unit” kick-off event will be held onAugust 20, 2019 from 8:00 – 10:00 am at Muhlenberg High School.


● The Keeping Kids Safe Symposium is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22,2019 for 8:00 am – 12 noon at the Perkins Center at Penn State Berks. Thetheme will be “Rachel’s Challenge.”

● The BCIU will host PSBA New School Director Training on Wednesday,December 11, 2019 at the BCIU Main Office. Dinner starts at 4:30, and thetraining program will run from 5:00 – 9:00 pm.

● The next meeting of the BCIU Board of Directors will be held on Thursday,August 15, 2019. Note, there was no board meeting scheduled for July.

Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC):

Date of Meeting: June 26, 2019

Person Reporting: Mr. John Tomasi

Summary: The meeting of the Joint Operating Committee (JOC) was held at the West Campus of the Berks Career and Technology Center in Leesport, PA on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

New Business, the Joint Operating Committee:

● Approved the second reading of the following Berks Career andTechnology Center Policy: AdmissionsPolicy#201

Under Finance Committee, the Joint Operating Committee:

● Approved the proposed Adult & Continuing Education 2019-2020 FiscalYear Budget for the Berks Career and Technology Center with plannedexpenditures of $1,149,263.

● Approved the following depositors for the Berks Career and TechnologyCenter for the 2019-2020 fiscal year:

○ TompkinsVISTBank○ PALocalGovernmentInvestmentTrust(PLGIT) o PA School District

Liquid Asset Fund (PSDLAF) o PATreasurer’sINVESTProgram

Under Building/Insurance Committee, the Joint Operating Committee: ● Approved Tompkins Insurance as the Broker of Record for the 2019-2020

fiscal year.● Approved an agreement with Tompkins Insurance for Builder’s Risk

Insurance with an annual premium amount of $2,510 to begin on June 27,2019.

● Approved the 2019-2020 Insurance Policy Rates as of July 1, 2019.Increases or decreases in premium may be experienced throughout theyear due to change in levels of exposure.

● Approved the Program Location Changes for the 2019-2020 school year aspresented.

● Approved to transfer $1,000,000 from the Continuing Education Fund tothe General Fund, with an additional transfer of $1,000,000 from theGeneral Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund. These transfers are to supportfunding for the New Welding Building scheduled to be completed in 2020.

● Ratified the purchase of a 2000 Freightliner truck at a cost not to exceed$13,000, to be dual utilized between the Diesel Technology program andthe CDL program.

● Approved the Safety and Security Grant budget in the amount of $367,626○ Approved Berkshire Systems Group to upgrade BCTC’s Card


Access Control System for East and West Campuses at an amount not to exceed $32,324.00. All funds are to be paid through the Safety and Security Grant.

○ Approved Berkshire Systems Group to upgrade BCTC’s SecurityPanels for East and West Campuses at an amount not to exceed$16,824.00. All funds are to be paid through the Safety and SecurityGrant.

○ Approved $160,992.73 for a complete upgrade and replacement ofall BCTC’s internal and external cameras and system. All funds areto be paid through the Safety and Security Grant.

○ Approved $33,030.50 for information technology equipment tosupport the new camera system. This includes switches,subscription licenses and cables. All funds are to be paid throughthe Safety and Security Grant.

Under Program/Personnel Committee, the Joint Operating Committee: ● Approved the 2019-2020 Administrative Staff salary list consistent with the

Act 93 Agreement and Non-Act 93 Administrators effective July 1, 2019 forthe 2019-2020 fiscal year.

● Approved the hourly rates for the BCTESPA personnel for the 2019-2020fiscal year in accordance with the terms of the approved contract.

● Approved the 2019-2020 Confidential and Technical Support Staff listingand hourly rates effective July 1, 2019 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

● Approved the non-bargaining Continuing Education Personnel hourlyincreases effective July 1, 2019 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

● Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Medical HealthProfessions between Tower Health and BCTC.

● Approved the new position titles effective June 26, 2019.○ Career Pathways Outreach Coordinator○ Supervisor of Curriculum and Assessment

● Approved to enter into an agreement with Reading Area CommunityCollege to allow the use of our Dental Occupations lab and equipment fortheir summer dental class.

Under Personnel Matters, the Joint Operating Committee took action to approve all personnel matters as presented.

Under Other Matters for Consideration, the Joint Operating Committee:

● Approved contracts to vendors for food service paper products bids perthe Berks

County Joint Purchasing Bid Award dated May 14, 2019 for July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

● Approved contracts to vendors for grocery bids per the Berks County JointPurchasing Bid Award dated May 14, 2019 for July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

● Approved contracts to vendors for milk and dairy per the Berks CountyJoint Purchasing Bid Award dated May 14, 2019 for July 1, 2019 to June 30,2020.

● Approved contracts to vendors for fresh bread per the Berks County JointPurchasing Bid Award dated May 14, 2019 for July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

● Approved contracts to vendors for copy paper bids per the Berks CountyJoint Purchasing Bid Award dated May 28, 2019 for July 1, 2019 toDecember 31, 2019.

● Approved the cafeteria prices for the 2019-2020 school year, unchangedfrom the 2018-2019 school year.


○ Student Meal – Breakfast $1.70○ Student Reduced Meal – Breakfast $0.30○ Student Meal – Lunch $2.85○ Student Reduced Meal – Lunch $0.40○ Adult Meal – Breakfast $2.50○ Adult Meal – Lunch $4.50

● Approved the 2019-2020 monthly medical premium share deduction forthe Administration and the BCTCEA as follows:

○ Single $ 93.67○ Two-Party $197.50○ Family $268.35

● Approved the following signatures as authorized signers of the General,Activity, Payroll, Cafeteria and Title IV accounts for Tompkins VIST Bank. Inaddition, the General and Capital Reserve accounts for the PennsylvaniaSchool District Liquid Assets accounts at PNC Bank, and General, Activity,Cafeteria, Memorial accounts with Pennsylvania Local GovernmentInvestment Trust (PLGIT) at Wells Fargo Bank:

○ OscarJ.Manbeck,Chairperson○ RobertA.Heckman,Vice-Chairperson○ Christine Osborn, Secretary○ GaryA.Reinert,Treasurer○ John L. Reedy, Director of Business Affairs and Continuing

Education● Approved to authorize administration and officers to pay bills, salaries, and

conduct year-end transactions during the month of July 2019 to be ratifiedat the August 28, 2019 meeting.

● Approved Liz Heffner to attend the Section 504 CoordinatorsInstitute/Special Education Law Symposium on June 27 - 28, 2019 inBethlehem, PA at an estimated cost not to exceed $600.

● Approved Christopher Nappi to attend the Network+ Training CertificationCamp on August 23-25, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA at an estimated cost not toexceed $1,300.

● Ratified a grant from the PA Department of Community & EconomicDevelopment for $200,000. This grant will support $15,000 per year for theCareer Pathways Outreach Coordinator in school years 2019-2020 and2020-2021, $72,500 per year in years 2020- 2021 and 2021-2022 for asecond Welding Instructor, and $25,000 for new welding equipment.

● Approved an agreement with the County of Berks/Berks Heim to providethe clinical experience to evening adult students for the 2019-2020 fiscalyear.

The next regular meeting of the Joint Operating Committee will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the East Campus of the Berks Career and Technology Center in Oley, PA.

Berks Earned Income Tax Collection Bureau (BEITC):

Date of Meeting: No meeting.

Person Reporting: Mr. Craig Neiman

Summary:


Berks County Committee on Legislative Action (COLA):


Person Reporting: Mr. John Scheetz

Summary:

Policy Committee:


Person Reporting: Mrs. Ellen Grossman

Summary: Policies are on the agenda for first and second readings.

Strategic Planning/Goals:


Person Reporting: Mr. John Scheetz

Summary:

Negotiations/Compensation Committee:


Person Reporting: Mrs. Elizabeth Huhn

Summary:


Brandywine Heights Area School District 200 West Weis Street, Topton, PA 19562

Superintendent Report August 12, 2019

Curriculum/Instruction:

1. Strategic Planning○ The Strategic Planning Committee worked hard all year and provided

valuable feedback used to create the BHASD Strategic Plan■ The communication plan for the Strategic Plan is currently in

development2. Computer Science Pathway

○ The BHASD curriculum writing team finished their work creating the“Introduction to Computer Science” course

3. Transition from STAR to FastBridge○ BHASD will move from STAR to FastBridge as an assessment tool

■ Includes both ELA and Mathematics assessments■ Better data analytics■ Less expensive

4. Established Instructional Guidelines○ Rocket Math○ Hybrid Learning○ General Instruction

5. Advocacy○ Met with local representative to discuss issues impacting education

6. Brandywine Heights Virtual Academy○ Summer School:

■ Ends - Friday, August 9th■ Participation - 25 Courses■ Revenue - $2,575■ Summary of Completion - September Report

○ Virtual Academy:■ Enrollment - September Board Meeting

Technology:

1. Nymbol IT Solutions○ The transition from HIG to Nymbol IT has gone extremely well○ Nymbol IT & BHASD are implemented the following changes:

■ eMail Filter AppRiver → Barracuda ■ Firewall SonicWall → Meraki ■ Web Filter Content Keeper → Umbrella


■ Antivirus Webroot → Windows Defender ■ Domain HIG → BHASD ■ Help Desk HIG solution → SolarWinds

2. Student Information System (SIS)○ Decided to transition to eSchool (hosted by PowerSchool) for the 2020-2022

school years

Athletics:

1. St. Luke’s Athletic Training Services

● Welcome to Jackie Baraciarte, new Head Athletic Trainer, Brandywine

Heights.

2. High School and Middle School Sports

● High School Sport practices begin on Monday, August 12th.

● Middle School Sport practices begin on Monday, August 19th.

3. 2019 Peak Performance Leadership Academy

● Over 20 BHASD student-athletes have been invited to participate in the 2019

Peak Performance Leadership Academy presented by the Caron Foundation.

Female Athlete trainings will take place on Saturday, August 10th and Male

Athletes on Sunday, August 11th at Wilson HS. The focus of the trainings will

be improving team culture and substance abuse. Each Fall team will

participate in a training conducted by a Caron professional and the student

athlete leaders will help facilitate. Team trainings are scheduled for August,

23rd.

4. Fall Sports Night

● Wednesday, August 14th, 6:00-8:00 at the High School.

Brandywine Heights Community Task Force:

1. Fundraising Campaign○ The BHC Task Force Board has initiated a new annual fundraising campaign

and we are in need of sponsors! Please visit www.bhctaskforce.org to helpsupport our programs.

2. 5th Annual Battle of the Bands○ Saturday, September 14, 2019 | 2:00 pm @ BHHS

3. 2nd Annual Harvest Hustle 5K○ Saturday, September 28, 2019 | 9:00 am @ Savidge Farms


http://www.bhctaskforce.org/

Brandywine Heights Area School DistrictDistrict Enrollment Board Report

August 2019

Class of GradeTotal

EnrollmentStaff

2018-19

Average Class Size

Students with Academic IEPs (with possible related services)

Free/Reduced Lunch students

Virtual Academy Full Time

Virtual Academy Part Time/Blended

2032 Kindergarten 92 5 18.40 8 8.70% 18 19.57%

2031 First Grade 109 5 21.80 16 14.68% 34 31.19%

2030 Second Grade 99 5 19.80 17 17.17% 36 36.36%

2029 Third Grade 110 5 22.00 26 23.64% 38 34.55%Elementary 410

2028 Fourth Grade 105 5 21.00 27 25.71% 41 39.05%

2027 Fifth Grade 108 5 21.60 26 24.07% 32 29.63%Intermediate 213

2026 Sixth Grade 85 4 21.25 29 34.12% 30 35.29%

2025 Seventh Grade 119 29 24.37% 47 39.50%

2024 Eighth Grade 112 17 15.18% 37 33.04%Middle School 316

2023 Ninth Grade 136 32 23.53% 41 30.15%

2022 Tenth Grade 123 33 26.83% 41 33.33%

2021 Eleventh Grade 96 16 16.67% 28 29.17%

2020 Twelfth Grade 121 25 20.66% 16 13.22%High School 476 0 0

Out of District Placements 12 12 100.00%Totals 1416 313 21.18% 467 33.00% 0 0


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