September 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM - BVIU Board of Directors Meeting #592
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Recording Secretary
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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4. Adoption of the Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Background Information: The packet containing the proposed agenda and related materials was made available to each Board member.
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5. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
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"Are there any public comments on agenda items only?"
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6. Consent Agenda
Description:
Background Information: The agenda and related materials were made available to all Board members.
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6.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
Background Information: The minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting were mailed to each Board Member.
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6.B. Treasurer's Report
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6.B.1. Intermediate Unit
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Background Information: The Treasurer's Reports of the various accounts for August, 2026, as well as the listing of bills for the month of September, 2026 are presented for approval.
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6.B.2. Beaver County School Health Insurance Consortium
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Background Information: Provided for your review and approval for the Insurance Consortium:
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6.C. Personnel
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6.C.1. Resignation — Clements
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Background Information: Ms. Denise Clements, Behavior Health Technician, has submitted her letter of resignation, effective September 8, 2026.
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6.C.2. Resignation - Dunham
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Background Information: Miss Gracii Dunham, Shared Classroom Aide at New Horizon School, has submitted her letter of resignation, effective September 24, 2026.
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6.C.3. Employment - Gorka
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Mental Health Professional vacancy in the Outpatient Services program, it is recommended that Ms Kathy Gorka, Wexford, PA be employed full-time, effective September 21, 2026. Salary for this position is $48,500.
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6.C.4. Employment - LaSalle-Dripps
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Special Education Teacher vacancy at New Horizon School, it is recommended that Ms. Diane LaSalle-Dripps, Ambridge, PA be employed full-time effective date to be determined. Salary for this position is 85% of Step 1 Masters, $57,062.
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6.C.5. Employment - Drda
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Shared Classroom Aide position at New Horizon North, it is recommended that Miss Jennifer Drda, Mercer, PA be employed full-time effective date September 25, 2026. Salary for this position is $24,000.
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6.C.6. Employment - Shubert
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Behavior Health Technician vacancy in the Outpatient Services program, it is recommended that Miss Taylor Shubert, Bellevue, NE be employed full-time, effective date to be determined. Salary to be set at $22/hour for billable hours and $11/hour for non-billable hours.
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6.C.7. Employment - Rucker
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Shared Classroom Aide position at New Horizon North, it is recommended that Miss Lindsey Rucker, New Castle, PA be employed full-time effective date September 29, 2026. Salary for this position is $24,000.
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6.C.8. FMLA Request - Employee #22
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Background Information: Employee #22 has requested and been found eligible for leave through the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA approval date is September 9, 2026. Leave is effective September 10, 2026; not to exceed 12 weeks.
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6.C.9. SPS Uncompensated Leave Request - Employee #91
Description:
Background Information: The following personnel has requested and is eligible for Uncompensated Leave:
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6.C.10. Induction Program Mentor Teacher Assignment
Description:
Background Information: In order to provide a mentor for new staff, the following assignments are provided for Board review and approval:
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6.C.11. Professional Employee Contracts
Description:
Background Information: The following Professional Employees have completed three years of satisfactory experience with the BVIU. It is recommended that they be granted a Professional Employee Contract:
Nicole Becker Ryan Berich Erin Convery Corinn Coposky Jenna Davis Sydney Migliore Albert Shultz |
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6.D. Fundraising Activities
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Background Information: The following are fund-raising activities for the 2026-2027 school year for Board review and approval:
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6.E. PSBA Election of Officers
Description:
Background Information: The following slate of officers are recommended for consideration by PSBA:
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6.F. Contract Service Agreements
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6.F.1. UPMC
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Background Information: Authorization is requested to enter into an agreement with UPMC for the provision of IBHS services within its network for reimbursement.
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6.F.2. New Horizon North Lease Agreement
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Background Information: Authorization is requested to renew the lease agreement with Allied Coordinated Transportation Services, Inc. for New Horizon North. This lease would be a 5-year agreement. The cost of the lease is $193,430 per year.
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6.F.3. Physical Therapy Assistant Contract
Description:
Background Information: In order to provide physical therapy services for students at New Horizon School and New Horizon North, authorization is requested to enter into a two-year agreement with FAD Therappy, LLC. The fee for the service is $80/hour for the first year and $81/hour for the second year.
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6.F.4. STAT Staffing Contract Addendum
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Background Information: It is recommended that the Board approve the addendum to the June 10, 2022 agreement from STAT Staffing Medical Services, Inc. The staffing rate increase for Registered Nurses is $66.88 an hour.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.A. Profit-Sharing Bonus
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Background Information: It is recommended that the Board set a profit-sharing bonus threshold for Mental Health Services staff who fall under the Mental Health Services Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year. Per the agreement, eighty (80) percent of profits accrued beyond the set annual threshold will be divided among the members who qualify.
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7.B. New Position - ESL Teacher
Description:
Background Information: Due to increased caseloads and English Language Learner (ELL) demands, the administration is recommending employing an itinerant ESL teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher would serve the local school districts that contract with the BVIU for ESL services.
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7.C. Addendum
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8. Correspondence
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9. Executive Director's Report
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10. Solicitor's Report
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11. Other Business
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12. Public Comment
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13. Adjournment
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