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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2014-11-03 Item 3 - Appointments - Human Services Advisory BoardCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Meeting Date Prepared by Ma or's review Council review 11/03/14 CT Motion Date 11/03/14 • Resolution Ordinance Nits Date D Bid _Award Mtg Date • Public Hearing 11] Other Mtg Date Mtg Mtg Date Altg Date SPONSOR EIJ Council 1,1 Mayor 0 HR r] DCD J Finance J Fire • IT ill P&R J Police 0 P W7 SPONSOR'S Appointment of Liliya Stefoglo and Borka Paponjak to the Human Services Advisory Board SUMMARY REVIEWED BY []cow Mtg. 0 CA&P Cmte El Utilities Cmte El Arts Comm. DATE: N/A 0 F&S Cmte Comm. CHAIR: N/A ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 3 STAFF SPONSOR: MAYOR HAGGERTON ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 11/3/14 AGENDA ITEM — Tim Appointments to the Human Services Advisory Board CATEGORY fl Discussion Mtg Date Motion Date 11/03/14 • Resolution Ordinance Nits Date D Bid _Award Mtg Date • Public Hearing 11] Other Mtg Date Mtg Mtg Date Altg Date SPONSOR EIJ Council 1,1 Mayor 0 HR r] DCD J Finance J Fire • IT ill P&R J Police 0 P W7 SPONSOR'S Appointment of Liliya Stefoglo and Borka Paponjak to the Human Services Advisory Board SUMMARY REVIEWED BY []cow Mtg. 0 CA&P Cmte El Utilities Cmte El Arts Comm. DATE: N/A 0 F&S Cmte Comm. CHAIR: N/A • Transportation Cmte • Parks • Planning Comm. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: SPoNsoR/ADmIN. CommirmE Confi rm Appointments N/A COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURI; REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 11/03/14 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 11/03/14 Informational Memorandum dated October 20, 2014 2 City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: MAYOR HAGGERTON DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2014 SUBJECT: NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD ISSUE There are several vacancies on the Human Services Advisory Board. Position #2 Position #5 I am pleased to forward you the application of Liliya Stefoglo. Ms. Stefoglo has a Masters of Arts in Linguistics and Education and is the new English Language Learner staff person at the Tukwila School District. I am recommending that she be appointed to position #2. Her term will expire on April 30, 2016. I am pleased to forward you the application of Borka Paponjak. Ms. Paponjak is a Tukwila resident who for many year worked in the SeaTac office of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). IRC works closely with our Human Services Division and the Tukwila School District. I am recommending that she be appointed to position #5. Her term will expire on April 30, 2017. If you have any questions regarding these applications or appointments, please let me know by noon on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. RECOMMENDATION I am recommending the new appointments as listed above at the November 3, 2014 Council Meeting. 3 4 City of Tukwila Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: (206) 433-1800 Fax: (206) 433-1833 Application for Appointment BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS RECEIVED Email: BoardsComms@tukwilawa.qov Website: www,tukwilawa.dov Please complete the ENTIRE application form. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or a resume totaling no more than three pages. NAME: 9&e$ooLo Last ADDRESS: 3011 e I Street 6/ DATE: . - 'Rost MI, e eAlcd q tOoj z 0J-3 City Zip MAILING ADDRESS (if different): HOME PHONE: CELL/MOBILE PHONE: / EMPLOYER: 73E) E-MAIL: e.c1 to 4,3-) , w-editz„) eti Please check all that apply to you within the City of Tukwila limits: 0 Resident 0 Business Owner/Representative School District Representative El High School Student I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board or commission (check all that apply): COMMISSIONS: O Arts O Civil Service .1. Equity & Diversity LI Parks LIJ Planning BOARDS & COMMITTEES: LIIJ Community Police Advisory O Human Services O Library O Sister Cities 0 Lodging Tax 0 Pool Advisory (TMPD) 0 Other/Special Committee: HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY SERVED ON ONE OF THESE BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS? 0 Yes If "yes", please list: AVAILABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS: Daytime XEvenings G04-r-Lt,, Please contact me regarding other City of -ukwila v lunteer opportunities (check box): FOR CITY USE ONLY: INTERVIEW DATE: APPOINTED: 0 Yes 0 No TERM EXPIRES: 5 Professional/Community Activities (organizations, clubs, service groups, etc): Hobbies/Interests: Qualifications as related to this position: Other comments/additional information for consideration: /- wet > a s -1L0 ref re ak_r .51-14.4,e,01-5 (4 1 1.1-0 51:)4 5 _8 1 6.‘:. (i n fli-d a-5 ri-de rs 11--etd-ud (art al & ,t -ett) e_&w1___/-fll ) (A.)7 ( 7 , Applicant's Signature CL „Lj r - t-1,4 ator SI-U-d‘-0/ 5 I kt-e , 2(// Date Note: Upon submission, all information on this form becomes public record. For further clarification regarding this application or more information regarding the boards or commissions, please call the Volunteer Program Office at (206) 768-2822. City of Tukwila Volunteer Program - Application for Appointment Boards & Commissions 6 Page 2 Liliya Stefoglo 0�NN0���� ���U�� No 30401 25th Ave. SW Federal Way, WA 98023 Phone: 206-999-8591 Fax: 253-945-4343 E-mail: stefoglol@tukwila.wednet.edu Instructional Leader Dynamic instructional leader focused on teaching and learning Education Kishinev, Republic of Moldova Kishinev State University Master of Arts in Linguistics and Education University of Washington National Board Certification EMS/ENL Work Experience Director of ELL and Student Services ELL Curriculum and Instruction Specialist lssaquah School District Principal- Intern Endeavour Elementary School lssaquah School District September 1986-June 1991 March 2006-March 2007 September 2014-present August 2011-September 14 2012-2013 school year Pre-K/K Summer School Principal Issaquah School District Pre-K/K Summer School Principal Issaquah School District Federal Way School District Valhalla Elementary School ELL Teacher/Coach Federal Way School District SiIver Lake Elementary School Para-Educator Leadership Experience District June, 2012-August, 2012 June, 2013-August, 2013 September 2003-June 2011 October 1993-June 2003 m Prindpal Intern at Endeavour Elementary • Program Director Intern at TLS Department • Trained district AD Kindergarten Teachers • Developed a vision for ELL Program that aligns with District's vision � Developed an on-going plan for training ELL Support Staff � Conducted trainings for administrators and teachers • Facilitated book groups • Presented at different buildings • Coached classroom teachers • Worked collaboratively with principals to structure and align a comprehensive ELL Program in their buildings • Initiated and led ELL/Sped pre-referral process work • Created ELD Communication Form for instruction alignment • Facilitated Elementary Writing and Reading Materials Adoption Committee � Trained GLAD Building Leaders • Hired ELL EAs and Teachers • Collaborated with principals on ELL topics and issues � Wrote Title |U and State TBIP Grants based on a proposed plan � Served as a Principal of Pre K/Kindergarten Summer School � Facilitated ELL parent events � Modeled H[Ulessons 8 • Coordinated WELPA State testing • Reported data to OSPI • Worked with different vendors to purchase support resources � Worked with Issaquah Schools Foundation to support parent involvement � State WABE Board Member/Regional Rep • Sped/ELL Pre-Referra! Process SIG rnember � Presented at WERA Conference on instruction alignment Served on WELPA Standard Set ing Committee as a table group facilitator (Kindergarten level) currently currently Decernber 2012 May 2012 • Designed and conducted "lnclusion Model" presentation for May 2006 WORD Conference • Supervised a team of 5 teachers in a process of creating "Reading Around the World" binder with stories in 4 languages, a resource for teachers to use during reading summer 2005 10 City of Tukwila Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: (206) 433-1800 Fax: (206) 433-1833 Application for Appointment BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Email: BoardsCommstukwilawa.gov Website: www.tukwilawa.qov Please complete the ENTIRE application form. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or a resume totaling no more than three pages. NAME: mfioyi */.9x- Last /d //, ADDRESS: Street MAILING ADDRESS (if different): e HOME PHONE2'6 07e,e/t,' First DATE: cce e City M.I. 9,ACY Zip CELL/MOBILE PHONE: 02426" ecie3-cf3:2-?C) EMPLOYER: C E-MAIL: (-2/- 2, e e 27 Please check all that apply to you within the City of Tukwila limits: Di< Resident 1] Business Owner/Representative 0 School District Representative El High School Student I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board or commission (check all that apply). COMMISSIONS: BOARDS & COMMITTEES: I] Arts LI Community Police Advisory O Civil Service Human Services O Equity & Diversity LI Library El Parks L Sister Cities O Planning LI Lodging Tax LI Pool Advisory (TMPD) 0 Other/Special Committee: HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY SERVED ON ONE OF THESE BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS? El Yes No If "yes", please list: AVAILABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS: Xt Daytime Evenings Please contact me regarding other City of Tukwila volunteer opportunities (check box): [1] FOR CITY USE ONLY: INTERVIEW DATE: APPOINTED: 0 Yes E] No TERM EXPIRES: Boards & Commissions Application for Appointment Page 1 11 Professional/Community Activities (organizations, clubs, service groups, etc): / A .4 ve /eocce-//- ///27(/', ,Z,sc-e( e e97 //,'/-"e" •q 7/ 111/2%,,r 1'7 L9Sg,:q g GW/7 e(r A-7/ r-e-ei4` cei-p."7-1 , a/dt/7/>7 Hobbies/Interests: Qualifications as related to this position: 7-?-S---ee 4Gra /-• =-7 A,- frfc Other comments/additional information for consideration: // ,c::;'; 4? 4-7 1,247 4/4( ••"7 ,le?"4/ Applica s Signature Date Note: Upon submission, all information on this form becomes public record. For further clarification regarding this application or more information regarding the boards or commissions, please call (206) 433-1800. Boards & Commissions Application for Appointment 12 Page 2 Borka Markovie Paponjak 3012 South 148th Street SeaTac, WA 98168 borkapaporijak©rescue.org EMPLOYMENT HISTORY International Rescue Committee, Seattle October 1997 - present Resettlement Program Manager (current position, following various increases in levels of responsibility). Duties include oversight and management of all aspects of Reception and Placement for newly-arriving refugees. Coordinate all site activities, arrivals, and workflow among team of casework staff. Review all case files for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with all State Department requirements. Assist and support staff on particularly challenging or difficult cases. October 1997 — present • Immigration Service Provider/BIA-Accredited Representative. Prepare, submit and track immigration filings. Principal case types: Adjustments of Status, Naturalizations, Travel Documents, Following-to-Join Petitions, Employment Authorization Documents, and Affidavits of Support. Prepare: Forms G-325 (Biographic Information), 1-90 (Application for Replacement of Alien Registration Card), 1-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), 1-131 (Application for Travel Document), 1-134 and 1-864 (Affidavits of Support), 1-485 (Application for Adjustment of Status), 1-730 (Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition), 1-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), N-400 (Application for Citizenship), and other USCIS forms. Oversee and manage other staff members providing immigration services. 2002 — present. SPECIALIZED IMMIGRATION TRAINING INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE • Miami, FL: Annual conference, advanced track, Topics included overcoming 1-730 challenges, complex naturalization cases, and legal writing. January 30-February 1, 2012. • San Francisco, California: Annual conference. Topics included: Terrorism-Related Inadmissibility Grounds, refugee and asylee employment discrimination, 1-912 fee waiver applications; family reunification petitions, immigration legal research, and best practices. March 29-31, 2011. • Phoenix, Arizona: N-400, 1-485 and 1-130 application review; LawLogix online Immigration Solutions. April 7-11, 2008. In-house training conducted by IRC National Immigration program director. Topics included material support bar issues, resources for practitioners, practice tips and updates, and accreditation/maintenance of recognition. October 19-20, 2006. 13 CATHOLIC LEGAL IMMIGRATION NETWORK (CLINIC) • Web-based seminar (CUNY): Citizenship for People with Disabilities, April 12, 2007. • Seattle, Washington: Adjustment of Status for refugees and asylees and related issues, January 30, 2007. • Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska: Annual conference for immigration service providers. Sessions covered various aspects of effective representation of refugees, asylees, and immigrants. Topics of special interest included preliminary case screening for inadmissibility or removal issues, such as the "material support" bar; post-admission and post-status issues for refugees and asylees; travel and employment authorization; derivative beneficiary processing; and ethical issues for practitioners. The session offered direct liaison with representatives from the Nebraska Service Center of USCIS, Office of Special Counsel, U.S. Department of State, and United Nations High Commission for Refugees. October 17-19, 2006 • Seattle, Washington: Family-based immigration training. Topics covered: Alien Relative Petition, Visa Processing Derivatives and Principals, 1-130, V and K Visas, Eligibility under 245 (a), (c), 1-485, Criminal Convictions, Consular Processing, HIV Waivers, Petition Revocation, National Visa Center Role. June 29-30, 2006. • Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska: Annual conference for immigration service providers. Major topics: Asylum grant issues, travel and EAD, humanitarian parole, post- admission issues, naturalization, inadmissibility, removal proceedings, and termination of status. September 19-21, 2005. Webinars and online immigration trainings attended since September 2011 listed separately as addendum Resettlement: IRC-provided case management training every year; additional immigration- specific seminars and traininqs on regular basis EDUCATION • University of Sarajevo, Bosnia. Bachelor's Degree in English/English Literature; Certification as English instructor. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION • Experience with various computer software applications, including immigration form software (Immigrant Pro). • Diligent and effective advocate for clients. • Native fluency in Bosnian and Serbo-Croatian; working knowledge of Russian and French. Have provided numerous certified translations of vital statistics documents to USCIS. 14