NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
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ITEM NUMBER: __22-16____
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SUBJECT: New Board Policy
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE: Education/Community/Policy Committee
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of new Board Policy #3730: Workers’
Compensation Policy
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BACKGROUND:
A new policy is being presented for the Board’s review and approval process. That policy is as
follows:

Board Policy #3730: Workers’ Compensation Policy
The policy has been reviewed by the NPSD Solicitor.
Date Prepared: 4/6/2016
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Board Policy
3730
BUSINESS
Workers’ Compensation
Authority
Workers’ Compensation is mandated by law and all employees are covered while in the course
and scope of their employment.
Purpose
Working safely is a basic responsibility of all employees. The District shall strive to maintain safe
working conditions and use necessary resources to accomplish this endeavor. Employees are
expected to obey safety and health policies, procedures, and rules, as defined in Policy 3720 and
Regulation 3720. These may be found on the intranet, Employee Tools, Policies & Regulations,
Series 3000, 3720.
Guidelines
A claim for workers’ compensation must be submitted in accordance with this policy and
approved by the District’s workers’ compensation carrier in accordance with law. It is the
employee’s duty to notify his/her supervisor immediately, consistent with the law so that
proper action may be taken by the District. The employee shall cooperate with the District in
completion of any reports. If necessary, the employee shall visit a physician on North Penn
School District’s approved panel of physicians’ listing. There is no cost to any employee for an
approved workers’ compensation claim related bill. Employees do not contribute payments
towards the Districts’ Workers’ Compensation insurance program.
Current law states seven (7) calendar days, which is a maximum of five (5) work days, must
elapse before workers’ compensation begins paying the employee indemnity payments.
However, if the employee is off work more than thirteen (13) calendar days, which is a
maximum of ten (10) work days, workers’ compensation pays indemnity retroactive to the first
day.
To the extent Family Medical Leave (FMLA) is applicable, the initial twelve (12) weeks of
workers’ compensation leave shall run concurrent with the FMLA entitlement. The District has
the right to designate the leave as FMLA. FMLA is a Federal law giving employees 12 weeks of
job protected leave. It is not the intent that an employee’s position will be held open
indefinitely.
Aside from any applicable restrictions set forth by statute or through the negotiated terms of a
Collective Bargaining Agreement, the District will only maintain job availability for an absent
employee for two (2) years after the onset of the absence. If said employee has health benefits
through the District, said benefits will remain intact for a period not to exceed two (2) years,
provided the District receives the employee’s premium portion in a timely fashion. Otherwise,
benefits will be terminated and COBRA will be offered. If the employee remains out of work
longer than two (2) years, COBRA will be offered at the end of the two (2) years.
Policy:
Adopted:
May 19, 2016
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: __23-16___
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SUBJECT: Act 80 Days 2016-17
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE:
Education/Community/Policy Committee
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the designated Act 80 days for 2016-17.
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BACKGROUND:
All public schools in the state of Pennsylvania are required to place a minimum of 180 student days on their school
calendars. School districts may opt to request that some days on the calendar be approved as Act 80 days by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education. Any days designated as Act 80 days count as student days even though students
are not present provided that yearly hourly requirements are met. As in previous years, we recommend the approval of
the following professional development days as Act 80 days for the 2016-17 school year.
Act 80 days for 2016-17 for all students K-12:
November 7, 2016
November 8, 2016
March 27, 2017
April 12, 2017
May 16, 2017
DATE PREPARED: 11/7/2012
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
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ITEM NUMBER: _24-16______
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SUBJECT: 2016 Summer Literacy Program
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD:
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE: Education/Community/Policy Committee
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of Summer Literacy Program to be held at Oak
Park Elementary School
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BACKGROUND:
During the summer of 2016, a summer literacy educational program is proposed to be held for Oak Park students.
It would be held concurrently with a free meal program that is funded by a federal grant and run by the North
Penn School District School Nutrition Services.
Oak Park Elementary School educates approximately 500 students a year, many of whom reside in a
neighborhood community that is within two miles of the school. In school districts students are identified as
economically disadvantaged if they qualify for free/reduced lunch. The free meal program is one in which
districts can participate if at least one district school has at least 50% of its student population that qualify for
free/reduced. This program is federally funded. As of April 6, 2016 Oak Park has demographics that include
approximately 57.9% of its students receiving free/reduced lunch, approximately 11.9% of students who are
English Language Learners, and approximately 15% of the students having Individualized Education
Programs. According to multiple sources of research, students with these demographic characteristics
historically underachieve academically.
The Oak Park Summer Reading Program will provide literacy instruction to five grade levels - Kindergarten
through fourth grades. In addition, breakfast and lunch will be served to all students. This program will be
conducted four days a week for six weeks beginning Monday, July 11 and continuing through Thursday August 18
from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. There is an approximate cost of $16,500 to the district to conduct the reading
intervention program. By providing increased learning opportunities through summer reading and language arts
instruction as well as healthy meals during the summer months when the school meal program is not operating,
the district will seek to close the academic achievement gap in reading proficiency and make nutritious meals
available to students.
DATE PREPARED: 4/7/2016
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: __25-16___
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SUBJECT: 2016 SUMMER PROGRAMS
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE:
Education/Community/Policy
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of eight (8) Summer School Programs for 2016 as listed.
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BACKGROUND:
1. 2016 SUMMER SCHOOL REMEDIAL PROGRAM FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS
Each year North Penn School District conducts a remedial summer school program. The organization of the
summer school program for 2015 follows:
a. Schedule
The instructional program will be conducted over a five-week period beginning June 27, 2016 and ending
July 28, 2016. There will be two instructional periods per day from 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Classes will be
held Monday through Thursday. No classes will be held on Monday, July 4, 2016.
b. Curriculum
The remedial subjects to be taught will be English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and
Health/Physical Education for Grades 9-12. Subjects taught in Grades 7 and 8 will be basic skills in
Reading, Writing, Language Arts, and Mathematics.
c. Tuition Rates
Grades 7-12 Residents
1 Credit (2 ½ hours) - $275 per course
Grades 7-12 Nonresidents
1 Credit (2 ½ hours) - $350 per course
Partial Credit $150 per course
Partial Credit $230 per course
*Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch will pay half the cost of
the course(s) for which they register.
d. Location
The summer school remedial program will be conducted at North Penn High School.
e. Cost
Cost of the summer school remedial program is supported through tuition payments.
.
(CONTINUED)
DATE PREPARED: 4/7/2016
2. 2016 MVP CYBER SCHOOL FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS
a. Schedule
The registration deadline for this program is June 16. There is a mandatory orientation and preassessment testing on June 21 from 9:30 am to noon. The program runs from June 21 through August 5.
b. Curriculum
The remedial subjects to be taught will be English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Subjects
taught in Grades 7 and 8 will be basic skills in Reading, Writing, Language Arts, and Mathematics.
c. Tuition Rates
1 credit course is $275.
d. Location
The MVP Cyber program is done at home. Support is offered at North Penn High School on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1 pm to 3 pm.
3. 2016 SECONDARY SUMMER SAT PREP PROGRAM
During the summer of 2016, SAT Prep will be offered.
a. Schedule
The SAT program will be conducted Monday through Thursday, July 11 through July 21.
b. Curriculum
S.A.T. Prep
c. Tuition Rates
Students
Resident
Non-resident
S.A.T. Prep
$125
$175
*Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch will pay half the cost of
the course(s) for which they register.
d. Location
The SAT Prep program will be conducted at North Penn High School.
e. Cost
Cost of the summer school enrichment program is supported through tuition payments.
4.
2016 SUMMER KEYSTONE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
During the summer of 2016, Keystone Intervention classes will be offered in Literature, Algebra I and Biology
to students who have previously tested at the BASIC level on the Keystone exam in the specific subject area.
These are non-credit bearing courses.
a. Schedule
The Summer Keystone Intervention program will be conducted Monday, July 18, 2016 through
Thursday, July 28, 2016 (8 days of instruction) and will conclude with the administration of the
Keystone examination on Monday, August 1 and Tuesday, August 2. Students may opt for session
1: 7:45 – 10:15 each day or session 2: 10:30 – 1:00 each day.
b. Curriculum
Instruction will be provided in Algebra 1, Biology, and/or English Literature in preparation for the
August 1 (Module 1) and August 2 (Module 2) administration of the Keystone exam. Students may
select 1 or 2 Keystone subjects for intervention enrollment.
c. Tuition Rates
Students
Resident
$120 per course
*Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch will pay half the cost of
the course(s) for which they register.
d. Location
The Summer Keystone Intervention program will be conducted at North Penn High School.
e. Cost
Cost of the Summer Keystone Intervention program is supported through tuition payments
5. 2016 SUMMER READING/LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM
North Penn School District will continue to conduct the Elementary Summer Reading/Language Arts
Program. The program will service students completing kindergarten, first, and second grade who are
recommended for reading intervention through our RtII data analysis process.
a. Schedule
The program will extend over a four-week period beginning July 5, 2016 and ending on July 28,
2016. Each class will be two hours and forty-five minutes long resulting in a total of 33 hours of
instruction.
b. Curriculum
Reading/language arts instruction will be comprehensive to include components of reading
comprehension, phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, phonics, fluency, and
writing. Mathematical activities will be included to support the literacy needed to be successful in
math.
c. Cost
District funding will be used to support the Elementary Summer Reading Program for students who
are in need of reading intervention.
d. Location
Hatfield Elementary School
6. 2016 SUMMER WRITING ACADEMY
Summer Writing Academy will be for students of the North Penn School District entering grades 8, 9
and 10. This is an opportunity for our students to receive enriched instruction in writing. No
transportation or lunch will be provided. Session 1 and Session 2 will be exactly the same.
a. Schedule
Session 1 - July 11th -21st (Monday – Thursday):
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Session 2 - July 25th - Aug. 4th (Monday –Thursday): 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
b. Curriculum
Students will receive instruction on PSSA Text-Dependent Analysis writing, Keystone
Literature Constructed Response writing, and formal essay writing. The summer writing
academy will allow students to receive more individualized feedback.
c. Location
The summer writing academy will take place at Pennbrook Middle School.
d. Cost
The cost will be supported through the Keystone to Opportunity Grant.
7. 2016 Summer ELL Program
Elementary:
A program for elementary English Language Learners (ELL) was included in the Title III application and was
developed for the purpose of reinforcing and strengthening newly acquired English language skills. The
program provides opportunities for students to use language in a variety of settings to help them maintain
proficiency levels. Students entering kindergarten in the fall, and beginner ELLs from kindergarten through 6th
grade, will be invited.
a. Schedule
The program will be conducted over a four (4) week period beginning June 27, 2016 and ending July
27, 2016 with classes being held Monday through Thursday from 8:15 a.m. to12:15 p.m.
b. Curriculum
The summer program uses a variety of techniques to improve oral, listening, speaking, and writing
skills. National Geographic non-fiction literature, designed to introduce topics being taught in
content classes, is also being used.
c. Tuition
Cost of the ESL summer program will be largely supported by Title III funding with a minimal cost
of $7 per child or $10 per family having more than 1 child participating.
d. Location
The program will be held at Hatfield Elementary School.
The program will be open and made available to non-public school English Language Learners (ELL). Program
descriptions will be sent to the principals and parents of non-public school students.
Secondary:
As a part of the Title III application, the district developed a secondary summer English Language Acquisition
Program for English Language Learners in grades 7 – 12. The focus of the summer ELL program emphasizes
curriculum and intervention strategies that support language acquisition, reading and mathematical skills. The
program’s goals are as follows:
 to develop and refine English Language proficiency
 to promote academic achievement through reading and math skills
 to practice literacy skills in a variety of settings and across disciplines
a. Schedule
The program will be conducted over a four (4) week period beginning June 27, 2016 and ending July
21, 2016 with classes being held Monday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to11:45a.m..
b. Curriculum
The curriculum will focus on areas of English Language Acquisition: listening, speaking,
reading and writing. Students will practice strategies for success in the content areas. Some of the
materials will assist students to prepare for PSSA and or Keystone testing.
c. Tuition
Cost of the ESL summer program will be largely supported by Title III funding with a small cost, of
$7, to participants.
d. Location
The Summer ELL Program will be held at NPHS.
The program will be open and made available to non-public school English Language Learners (ELL). Program
descriptions will be sent to non-public principals and parents of non-public students.
8.
2016 SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM
Since 1984 the district has operated a very successful summer library program. Use of these libraries during
the summer has been an excellent way to continue a strong, independent reading program that provides
opportunities for students to read for pleasure and practice their reading strategies and skills when school is not in
session. This summer program continues to support the independent reading that is encouraged and practiced during
the school term.
We propose to open the libraries one day each week from 9 am to 12:00 pm:
 Oak Park Elementary (Tuesdays only)
 Hatfield Elementary (Wednesdays only)
 Walton Farm Elementary (Thursdays only)
The libraries will be open for five weeks beginning July 5, 2016 through August 4, 2016.
It is estimated that the cost of the summer library program will be $3,750.
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: __26-16______
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SUBJECT: 2015-16 ASSIGNMENTS - EXTRA DUTY
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE:
Board Leadership
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of additions and changes to extra duty assignments for
the 2015-16 school year.
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BACKGROUND:
GROUP
EXPERIENCE
SALARY
FROM: James Crawford, Head Coach – Girls Track
TO: Richard Swanker, Head Coach – Girls Track
5
G
$ 6, 684.00
FROM: Richard Swanker, Assistant Coach – Girls
Track
TO: Jewel Rama, Assistant Coach – Girls Track
3
A
$3, 024.00
FROM: David Belt, Assistant Coach – Boys
Volleyball
TO: Ryan Genova, Assistant Coach – Boys
Volleyball
3
D
$3, 675.00
FROM: Jackie Hewston, Head Coach, Girls Track –
7/8
TO: Matt Olinik, Head Coach, Girls Track – 7/8
3
A
$3, 024.00
FROM: Matt Olinik, Assistant Coach, Girls Track –
7/8
TO: Shari Cassel, Assistant Coach, Girls Track –
7/8
2
A
$ 2, 014.00
FROM: Marty Bauer, Head Coach, Baseball – 7/8
TO: Chris Berlanda, Head Coach, Baseball- 7/8
3
C
$3, 458.00
FROM: Chris Berlanda, Assistant Coach, Baseball –
7/8
TO: Chris Lucas, Assistant Coach, Baseball – 7/8
2
A
$ 2, 014.00
CHANGES
NPHS
PB
DATE PREPARED:
11/6/2015
INTRAMURALS
UNITS
EXPERIENCE
STIPEND
BP
Melanie Baker, Reading Olympics
Kathy Keffer, Reading Olympics
Liz Melville, Reading Olympics
Debra Morgan, Reading Olympics
Melanie Baker, BPTV
Michael Klenk, Select Chorus
Aimee Hasson, Math 24
Allison Schaeffer, Math 24
Michael Klenk, Guitar Club
Jacob Hoffman, Guitar Club
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
6+
6+
4
0
6+
1
0
0
0
0
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
116.50
116.50
114.00
105.00
233.00
105.00
105.00
105.00
105.00
105.00
KN
Gabrielle Morrison, Environmental Club
Kristin Mellon, Environmental Club
Hilary Veverka, Environmental Club
Kelli Albertson, C.A.R.E. Club
Ann Kravitz, C.A.R.E. Club
Laura Berardelli, C.A.R.E. Club
Sabrina Milles, Reading Olympics
Jane Mirsch, Sign Language Club
Sara Ozga, Sign Language Club
Aliscia Lee, Child/Parent Book Club
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
6+
5
5
2
2
0
6+
4
0
3
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
233.00
228.00
228.00
111.50
111.50
105.00
116.50
114.00
105.00
111.50
NW
Katie Burke, Reading Olympics
Darian McKenzie, Reading Olympics
Ann Miller, Student Government
Derek Fickert, Student News
Derek Fickert, Maglev Club
Kim Detweiler, Math 24 Club
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
6+
0
6+
4
2
1
$
$
$
$
$
$
233.00
210.00
233.00
228.00
223.00
210.00
PD
Matt Wendell, Ski & Snowboard Club
Kristen Ott, Cross Country
Chris Joy, Homework Club
Jim Parrish, Wellness Club/Weight Room
5.0
5.0
5.0
3.0
6+
0
2
6+
$ 1,165.00
$ 1,050.00
$ 1,115.00
$ 699 .00
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
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ITEM NUMBER: _27-16___
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SUBJECT: 2016-17 Grades 7 – 8 Program of Studies Changes
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE: Education/Community/ Policy
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of changes to the Keystone Examination and Keystone
Proficiency Programs sections of the 2016-17 Program of Studies for Grades 7-8 to reflect the requirements
imposed by PA Senate Bill 880.
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BACKGROUND:
In January 2016, Senate Bill 880 was unanimously approved by both chambers of the Pennsylvania
legislature. This bill imposes a moratorium on the Keystone Exam requirements for graduation until the
2018-19 school year. As a result, the sections of the previously approved 2016-17 Program of Studies for
Grades 7-8 entitled “Graduation Requirements: Keystone Requirements” and “Keystone Proficiency
Program” must be amended to reflect the terms of this new law. The revised sections are attached.
DATE PREPARED: 4/13/16
Graduation Requirements: Keystone Examinations
In January 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) published changes to the Chapter 4
regulations which set more rigorous requirements for high school graduation through the adoption of
Keystone Exams in Algebra 1, Biology and English Literature. These exams are end-of-course assessments
that measure what a student has learned as a result of their coursework. This exam replaces the final exam
in all Keystone courses. It is important to note that each student’s highest Keystone performance level in
Algebra 1, Biology and Literature will be included on student transcripts beginning with the Class of 2017. In
January, 2016, the Senate unanimously voted to approve Senate Bill 880. This bill delays the use of the
Keystone Exam as a graduation requirement until the 2018-2019 school year.
Students in the Classes of 2017 and 2018 who have not completed the Algebra 1, Biology and English
Literature Keystone Exams in their 10th grade must complete these assessments during their 11th grade
year. Students who took these assessments prior to their 11th grade year and were not proficient may
retest in that particular subject(s) after appropriate remediation has taken place.
All students in the Class of 2019 and subsequent classes will be required to demonstrate proficiency on the
Algebra 1, Biology, and English Literature Keystone Exams or mastery on the corresponding project-based
assessment, as well as satisfactorily pass all required credits, in order to graduate from high school and
receive a high school diploma.
For more information on these topics please visit
www.education.state.pa.us or www.pdesas.org.
Keystone Proficiency Program
The district has established a plan for students who did not meet Keystone proficiency requirements. These
requirements will vary as we move to the 2018-2019 school year when proficiency on the Keystone Exams
will be a graduation requirement. Students in the Class of 2019 who are unable to meet Chapter 4
requirements via the Keystone Exam qualify to successfully complete an on-line project-based assessment
course as an alternative pathway to meeting graduation requirements. This proficiency plan is outlined
below.
Class of 2019 and Beyond
Students in the Class of 2019 and beyond who have not achieved proficiency on a Keystone exam will be
required to complete an intervention before retaking the applicable Keystone. Intervention may take the
form of a specific course within a student’s schedule, a 9th Period tutorial, or a summer course. Qualifying
students who choose to enroll in the summer intervention take the applicable Keystone exam at the
completion of the course.
Students who are not proficient after at least two attempts on the Algebra 1 Keystone are required to
schedule and master the Algebra 1 project-based assessment course. Students who are not proficient on
the Biology Keystone after at least two attempts on this Keystone are required to schedule and master the
Biology project-based assessment course.
Students who are enrolled in the Technical Career Center and have not demonstrated proficiency after
one attempt on the Biology Keystone exam may qualify to participate in a project-based assessment in
Biology provided the student has completed the Biology course and met the district and Technical School
attendance requirements.
Students who are not proficient on the English Literature Keystone after at least two attempts on this
Keystone are required to schedule and master the English Literature project-based assessment course.
Algebra 1
Students who have not achieved proficiency in Grade 8 and do not complete the summer intervention
course will retake Algebra 1 in Grade 9. Students who score at the Basic level on the Algebra 1 Keystone at
the end of Grade 9 will be enrolled in the Geometry Extended course in their sophomore year. Students
who score Basic have the option of enrolling in the summer Keystone Algebra 1 intervention course prior to
their sophomore year in order to take the 6 period per cycle Geometry course during their sophomore
year. Students in the Geometry Extended retake the Keystone in December of the same year.
Students who score at the Below Basic level on the Algebra 1 Keystone at the end of Grade 9 are required
to take the Algebra 1B course in their sophomore year and will retake this Keystone in their sophomore
year. Students who score Basic on the May Algebra 1 Keystone exam in Grade 10 may enroll in the summer
Keystone intervention course. Students who are not yet proficient after at least two attempts on the
Algebra 1 Keystone are required to schedule and master the Algebra 1 project-based assessment course.
Biology
Students who score below proficiency on the Biology Keystone at the end of Grade 10 will be enrolled in a
one-semester “Selected Topics in Biology” course in their junior year. Students who score Basic have the
option of enrolling in the summer Biology Keystone intervention course prior to their junior year. Students
who take this summer course and score proficient on the Keystone Biology exam will not be required to
schedule the “Selected Topics in Biology” course in their junior year. The Biology Keystone exam will be readministered at the conclusion of the “Selected Topics in Biology” course, as well as at the conclusion of
the summer course. Students who are not yet proficient by the start of their senior year will be required to
schedule and master the Biology project-based assessment course.
English Literature
Students who score below proficiency on the English Literature Keystone at the end of Grade 10 will receive
the intervention within the context of their English course in their junior year. Students who achieve at the
Basic level have the option to participate in the summer Keystone English Literature intervention course and
retake the Keystone at the conclusion of this summer course. Students who are not yet proficient by the
start of their senior year will be required to schedule and master an English Literature project-based
assessment course.
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
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ITEM NUMBER: ____28-16_
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SUBJECT: 2016-17 Grades 9-12 Program of Studies Changes
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE: Education/Community/ Policy
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of changes to the Keystone Examination and Keystone
Proficiency Programs sections of the 2016-17 Program of Studies for Grades 9-12 to reflect the requirements
imposed by PA Senate Bill 880.
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BACKGROUND:
In January 2016, Senate Bill 880 was unanimously approved by both chambers of the Pennsylvania
legislature. This bill imposes a moratorium on the Keystone Exam requirements for graduation until the
2018-19 school year. As a result, the sections of the previously approved 2016-17 Program of Studies for
Grades 9-12 entitled “Graduation Requirements: Keystone Requirements” and “Keystone Proficiency
Program” must be amended to reflect the terms of this new law. The revised sections are attached.
DATE PREPARED: 4/13/16
Graduation Requirements: Keystone Examinations
In January 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) published changes to the Chapter 4
regulations which set more rigorous requirements for high school graduation through the adoption of
Keystone Exams in Algebra 1, Biology and English Literature. These exams are end-of-course assessments
that measure what a student has learned as a result of their coursework. This exam replaces the final exam
in all Keystone courses. It is important to note that each student’s highest Keystone performance level in
Algebra 1, Biology and Literature will be included on student transcripts beginning with the Class of 2017. In
January, 2016, the Senate unanimously voted to approve Senate Bill 880. This bill delays the use of the
Keystone Exam as a graduation requirement until the 2018-2019 school year.
Students in the Classes of 2017 and 2018 who have not completed the Algebra 1, Biology and English
Literature Keystone Exams in their 10th grade must complete these assessments during their 11th grade
year. Students who took these assessments prior to their 11th grade year and were not proficient may
retest in that particular subject(s) after appropriate remediation has taken place.
All students in the Class of 2019 and subsequent classes will be required to demonstrate proficiency on the
Algebra 1, Biology, and English Literature Keystone Exams or mastery on the corresponding project-based
assessment, as well as satisfactorily pass all required credits, in order to graduate from high school and
receive a high school diploma.
For more information on these topics please visit
www.education.state.pa.us or www.pdesas.org.
Keystone Proficiency Program
The district has established a plan for students who did not meet Keystone proficiency requirements. These
requirements will vary as we move to the 2018-2019 school year when proficiency on the Keystone Exams
will be a graduation requirement. Students in the Class of 2019 who are unable to meet Chapter 4
requirements via the Keystone Exam qualify to successfully complete an on-line project-based assessment
course as an alternative pathway to meeting graduation requirements. This proficiency plan is outlined
below.
Classes of 2017 and 2018
All students in the Classes of 2017 and 2018 are expected to be proficient on the three state-mandated
Keystone exams. Opportunities for Keystone retesting were/are available to those who had not achieved
proficiency in Algebra 1, Biology and/or English Literature. These retesting opportunities occurred/will occur
in December, and January, May, and July.
Algebra 1 Keystone: Students who achieved at the Basic or Below Basic levels on the Algebra 1 Keystone
will be required to meet the following criteria:
• Schedule and pass a math course in their senior year.
• Must have four credits of math to graduate.
English Literature Keystone: Students who have achieved at the Basic or Below Basic levels on the English
Literature Keystone will be required to meet one of the following criteria:
• Pass the English Literacy course. The English Literacy course is a semester course in the Reading
Department that earns 0.5 credits toward the senior English credit requirement.
• Seniors who are required to enroll in a reading intervention course will continue in their reading
intervention as long as their Lexile level is below 1200.
Biology Keystone: Students who achieved at the Basic or Below Basic levels on the Biology Keystone will be
required to take the “Selected Topics in Biology” course in their junior year. Students are required to retake
the Biology Keystone at the completion of this course.
Class of 2019 and Beyond
Students in the Class of 2019 and beyond who have not achieved proficiency on a Keystone exam will be
required to complete an intervention before retaking the applicable Keystone. Intervention may take the
form of a specific course within a student’s schedule, a 9th Period tutorial, or a summer course. Qualifying
students who choose to enroll in the summer intervention take the applicable Keystone exam at the
completion of the course.
Students who are not proficient after at least two attempts on the Algebra 1 Keystone are required to
schedule and master the Algebra 1 project-based assessment course. Students who are not proficient on
the Biology Keystone after at least two attempts on this Keystone are required to schedule and master the
Biology project-based assessment course.
Students who are enrolled in the Technical Career Center and have not demonstrated proficiency after
one attempt on the Biology Keystone exam may qualify to participate in a project-based assessment in
Biology provided the student has completed the Biology course and met the district and Technical School
attendance requirements.
Students who are not proficient on the English Literature Keystone after at least two attempts on this
Keystone are required to schedule and master the English Literature project-based assessment course.
Algebra 1
Students who have not achieved proficiency in Grade 8 and do not complete the summer intervention
course will retake Algebra 1 in Grade 9. Students who score at the Basic level on the Algebra 1 Keystone at
the end of Grade 9 will be enrolled in the Geometry Extended course in their sophomore year. Students
who score Basic have the option of enrolling in the summer Keystone Algebra 1 intervention course prior to
their sophomore year in order to take the 6 period per cycle Geometry course during their sophomore
year. Students in the Geometry Extended retake the Keystone in December of the same year.
Students who score at the Below Basic level on the Algebra 1 Keystone at the end of Grade 9 are required
to take the Algebra 1B course in their sophomore year and will retake this Keystone in their sophomore
year. Students who score Basic on the May Algebra 1 Keystone exam in Grade 10 may enroll in the summer
Keystone intervention course. Students who are not yet proficient after at least two attempts on the
Algebra 1 Keystone are required to schedule and master the Algebra 1 project-based assessment course.
Biology
Students who score below proficiency on the Biology Keystone at the end of Grade 10 will be enrolled in a
one-semester “Selected Topics in Biology” course in their junior year. Students who score Basic have the
option of enrolling in the summer Biology Keystone intervention course prior to their junior year. Students
who take this summer course and score proficient on the Keystone Biology exam will not be required to
schedule the “Selected Topics in Biology” course in their junior year. The Biology Keystone exam will be readministered at the conclusion of the “Selected Topics in Biology” course, as well as at the conclusion of
the summer course. Students who are not yet proficient by the start of their senior year will be required to
schedule and master the Biology project-based assessment course.
English Literature
Students who score below proficiency on the English Literature Keystone at the end of Grade 10 will receive
the intervention within the context of their English course in their junior year. Students who achieve at the
Basic level have the option to participate in the summer Keystone English Literature intervention course and
retake the Keystone at the conclusion of this summer course. Students who are not yet proficient by the
start of their senior year will be required to schedule and master an English Literature project-based
assessment course.
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: __29-16_
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SUBJECT: Service and Repair Contract Advertisement for Bid Authorization
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY:
Thomas W. Schneider
COMMITTEE:
Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend authorizing the 2016 service and repair contracts to be advertised for bid.
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BACKGROUND:
The Support Services Committee has discussed and recommended that the attached list of service and repair
contracts be advertised for bid. The service and repair contracts will require to be publically bid. In
accordance with PDE requirements, it is recommended that the Board authorize that these projects be
advertised for bid.
Upon receipt of the public bids these contracts will be brought forward to the Board for approval (bid award)
prior to the authorization to commence work.
Attached is the list of projects which the Support Services Committee has recommended.
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Director of Facilities and Operations
North Penn School District
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
Support Services Committee
Thomas Schneider
March 2016
Service and Repair Contracts for Advertisement
The Administration recommends that the following list of service and repair contracts be considered for the purpose
and term indicated. These contracts will require to be publically bid and in accordance with PDE requirements. It is
recommended that the Board authorize that these projects be advertised for bid.
Service/Repair Contract
Purpose
Term
Fund
Sprinkler Service and Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance of all
sprinkler systems and fire pumps.
3 years
General
Fire Alarm Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance of all fire
alarm systems.
Pest management and control.
Boiler and chiller water treatment.
3 years
3 years
3 years
General
General
General
Asphalt and crack repairs/parking lots.
Concrete curb and sidewalk repairs.
Parking lot striping and lettering.
1 year
1 year
1 year
Capital
Capital
General
Integrated Pest Management
Water Testing and Treatment
Asphalt Repairs
Concrete Repairs
Parking Lot Striping
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: _30-16___
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SUBJECT: Demand Response Contract
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY:
Thomas W. Schneider
COMMITTEE:
Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend renewing the demand response contract with EnerNoc for a three year term commencing June 1,
2016 and continuing to May 31, 2019.
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BACKGROUND:
The Support Services Committee discussed renewing the demand response contract with EnerNoc for the an
additional three year term commencing June 1, 2016 and ending May 31, 2019. The term coincides with the
demand response period commencing 2016.
An explanation of demand response and the benefits it offers North Penn is attached.
The Administration recommends renewing the contract for the expressed term.
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Director of Facilities and Operations
North Penn School District
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
Support Services Committee
Thomas Schneider
March 2016
Demand Response
Demand Response (DR) is a program to manage electricity demand and consumption at critical times in the market. As a result
of participating in the program and volunteering to reduce electricity consumption during potential critical times the grid
operator, PJM, is willing to provide revenues in return for the electrical loads shed. Even if a critical event does not occur,
North Penn will still receive revenues as a participant in the program. The amount of the revenues will fluctuate depending on
the auction price of capacity and the capacity drop that we are able to perform. North Penn has received revenues as high as
$100,000 with the average revenue being $60,000 per year.
For the past 5 years we have been enrolled in DR through EnerNoc as our Curtailment Service Provider (CSP). EnerNoc was
selected as the result of a 2011 RFP process and was determined to provide the best value to North Penn. Part of the value that
EnerNoc provides is the availability of 5 minute interval data showing each building’s electricity consumption and capacity.
Included with the interval data, EnerNoc provides other useful tools to benchmark our electricity consumption building to
building.
Since 2011 the DR market and the methods have dramatically changed where the revenue estimates are much lower for the
upcoming three years than that experienced in the past. Two major factors have changed the revenue and that includes the
auction price of the capacity and the “split” ratio that the CSP provides. At one point the auction price of capacity in the PECO
area was in excess of $251.00/MW-Day compared to $118.00/MW-Day this year and the “splits” in 2011 were as high as 90 – 10
(NPSD received 90% of the capacity payment and the CSP received 10%) compared to 75 – 25 today. These two factors have
reduced this year’s revenue down to an estimated $24,165 with the estimate rising to $42,726 by 2018.
Building
Kulp
Bridle Path
Gwyn-Nor
G Square
Inglewood
Knapp
Nash
NPHS
Oak Park
Pennbrook
Penndale
York
2016 PLC
Nomination
54
145
58
27
40
48
145
700
28
143
105
34
24
80
28
7
20
18
95
300
12
103
40
14
2016 Estimated
Revenue
$782.69
$2,608.96
$913.14
$228.28
$652.24
$587.02
$3,098.14
$9,783.60
$391.34
$3,359.04
$1,304.48
$456.57
$24,165.49
2017 Estimated
Revenue
$788.40
$2,628.00
$919.80
$229.95
$657.00
$591.30
$3,120.75
$9,855.00
$394.20
$3,383.55
$1,314.00
$459.90
$24,341.85
2018 Estimated
Revenue
$1,383.84
$4,612.48
$1,614.48
$403.62
$1,153.20
$1,037.88
$5,477.70
$17,298.00
$691.92
$5,938.40
$2,306.40
$807.24
$42,726.06
We have received a 3 year renewal amendment from EnerNoc which we would like the Support Services to consider. If the
contract extension is considered, we would seek Board approval on April 21 and submit to EnerNoc. There is a possibility that
EnerNoc may not be able to fulfill our capacity if their total allowable capacity is exhausted.
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: _31-16______
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SUBJECT: Montgomery Township – Consultant Escrow Fee Agreement
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY:
Thomas Schneider
COMMITTEE:
Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of the Montgomery Township, Department of Planning and Zoning, Consultant
Escrow Fee Agreement to cover expenses for the construction phase review and inspections of the
Montgomery Elementary Renovations and Additions project.
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BACKGROUND:
Montgomery Township requires North Penn School District to sign a Consultant Escrow Fee Agreement to
cover the Township’s expenses from their consultants for the construction phase review of the project permits
and inspections during construction.
The Administration recommends approval of the Montgomery Township Consultant Escrow Fee Agreement.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
1001 STUMP ROAD, MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA 18936-9605
Telephone: 215-393-6920 - Fax: 215-855-1498
www.montgomerytwp.org
CONSULTANT ESCROW FEE AGREEMENT
_______________________________________________________________________
Name of Subdivision/Land Development/Project
_______________________________________________________________________
Location of Subdivision/Land Development/Project
_______________________________________________________________________
Address
Tax Unit(s)
I ______________________________________________________________________
Name of Owner/Developer and Firm if applicable
hereby agree and acknowledge that as owner/developer I will be responsible for any fees
incurred when information provided to the Township are reviewed by the Montgomery Township
consultants, including but not limited to the following: Township Solicitor, engineer, landscape
architect, traffic engineer, street light consultant, land planner, or any other outside consultant as
deemed necessary or as may be required by law in accordance with the Township fee schedule
of Montgomery Township as amended by resolution.
The North Penn School District herewith submit initial escrow monies in the following amount
(minimum fee $1,500.00) and understand that additional funds may be needed for building plan
reviews and field inspections of a the proposed renovations of the Montgomery Elementary
school located at 1221 Stump Road.
$______5,000_______
______________________________________
Signature of Owner/Developer
_____________________________
Date Signed
_______________________________________________________________________
Owner/Developers Name (Please Print)
_______________________________________________________________________
Address
City
_______________________________________________________________________
State
Zip Code
______________________________
Accepted by Department Director
Telephone Number
_____________________________
Date
** NOTE: The person signing this agreement will be the individual directly accountable for
payment of the subject fees. Accordingly, if it is desired to assign this responsibility to another
party or firm, said property or the appropriate officer of said firm must execute this document.
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: 32-16_____
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SUBJECT: Canopy Bird Protection at North Wales Elementary School Project
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY:
Thomas Schneider
COMMITTEE:
Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend award of the general construction low bidder’s contract for the Canopy Bird Protection at
North Wales Elementary School Project.
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BACKGROUND:
Bids were opened on April 8, 2016 for the general construction work for the Canopy Bird Protection at North
Wales Elementary School Project. The low bidder for the project is:
Donald E. Reisinger, Inc.
$27,907
The Administration recommends award of the general construction work to Donald E. Reisinger, Inc.
The bids received for the project include:
Bidder
Contract
Donald E. Reisinger, Inc
Walter Brucker & Co.
General Construction
General Construction
Bid Amount
$
$
27,907.00
45,300.00
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: __33-16___
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SUBJECT: Security Upgrades at North Penn High School and the Educational Services Center Project
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY:
Thomas Schneider
COMMITTEE:
Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend award of the general construction low bidder’s contract for the Security Upgrades at
North Penn High School and the Educational Services Center Project.
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BACKGROUND:
Bids were opened on April 8, 2016 for the general construction work for the Security Upgrades at North Penn
High School and the Educational Services Center Project. The low bidder for the project is:
Walter Brucker & Co., Inc.
$163,600.00
The Administration recommends award of the general construction work to Walter Brucker & Co., Inc.
The bids received for the project include:
Bidder
Donald E. Reisinger, Inc
Walter Brucker & Co.
Contract
General Construction
General Construction
Bid Amount
$
$
169,420.00
163,600.00
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: _34-16______
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SUBJECT: Asbestos Removal and Related Work at Penndale Middle School
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY:
Thomas Schneider
COMMITTEE:
Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend award of the abatement work low bidder’s contract for the Asbestos Removal and Related
Work at Penndale Middle School.
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BACKGROUND:
Bids were opened on April 12, 2016 for the abatement work for the Asbestos Removal and Related Work at
Penndale Middle School. The low bidder for the project is:
Prisim Response, Inc.
$23,466.00
The Administration recommends award of the general construction work to Prism Response, Inc.
The bids received for the project include:
Bidder
Bristol Environmental
Diamond Huntbach Construction
Pepper Environmental
Plymouth Companies
Prism Response
Sargent Enterprises
Site Enterprises
USA Environmental
Contract
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
24,950.00
49,287.00
45,000.00
76,000.00
23,466.00
35,500.00
75,889.00
96,000.00
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: __35-16_______
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SUBJECT: 2016-17 Elementary & Middle School Attendance Area Adjustments
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE: Education/Community/Policy Committee
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend adoption of the proposed elementary and
middle school boundary realignments as described.
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BACKGROUND:
See attached.
Date prepared: 4/13/2016
Proposed Boundary Realignment for 2016-17
INGLEWOOD Cap K and Grade 1
Current 20152016
Class size
guidelines
Sections 20152016
Number of
classrooms
Projections 20162017
Cap new
enrollment 201617
Flexible school
Projected sections
2016-2017
Number of
classrooms
Max students
allowable
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
66
89
79
93
72
77
59
25
26
26
26
29
29
29
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
23 sections
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
22 classrooms
62
84
91
83
96
71
77
564
48
75
(14)
(9)
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
23 sections
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
22 classrooms
50
78
104
104
116
87
87
535
If no capping would occur in Kindergarten and Grade 1, 24 classrooms would be needed. Capping in
Kindergarten and Grade 1 will keep Inglewood at the 22 classroom availability. This model includes the
continued use of the music room in the 22 classroom count in Inglewood. Kindergarten will be capped
at two sections (48 students) and Grade 1 will be capped at 3 sections (75 students). If the number of
registrations is set to exceed 48 for K and/or 75 for Grade 1, students living in the following region will
attend Nash as determined through the steps outlined below:
Backboard Way
Carriage Way
Donna Drive
Homestead Circle
Keeler Rd (Quarry to Sumneytown)
Lisa Lane
Mark Drive
Woodside Circle
Amber Lane
Forge Gate Drive
Saw Mill Way
Snyder Rd
Springside Way
Steven Lane
Sumneytown Pike
Susan Drive
Troxel Rd (Carriage Way to Sumneytown)
Oxford Rd
Valley Forge Rd (Sumneytown to Snyder)
Kindle Drive
WALTON FARM Cap Kindergarten
K
Current 20152016
Class size
guidelines
Sections 20152016
Classrooms 20152016
Projections 20162017
Cap new
enrollment 16-17
Flexible School
Projected sections
2016-2017
Classrooms 20162017
Max students
allowable
1
2
3
4
5
6
83
25
87
26
78
26
98
26
88
29
94
29
80
29
608
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
26 sections
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
24 classrooms
72
98
93
84
102
92
95
636
(7)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
27 sections
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
26 classrooms
65
104
104
104
116
116
116
65
*** This model will need (2) additional classrooms. By capping 2016-17 K at 3 sections, 201718 Grade 1 at 3 sections will provide potential relief if needed for other grades’ enrollment
growth.
Shifting room assignments will occur to free up larger classroom space to accommodate (2) additional
sections for grades 1-6 if needed. Kindergarten will be capped at 65 students. If the number of K
registrations is set to exceed 65, students living in the following region will attend Nash as determined
through the steps outlined below:
Cheswold Drive
Dean Drive
Detweiler Rd (Turnpike side)
Finch Run
Forty Foot Rd (Deweiler to Sumney)
Gehman Rd (Turnpike to Detweiler)
Greenbriar Court
Industrial Boulevard
Jamestown Court
Madison Way
Maxwell Court
Michael Way
Misty Meadow Lane
Quarry Rd
Reiff Rd
Specht Place
Tapestry Way
Towamencin Avenue
Transit Way
Troxel Rd (Carriage Way to Sumney - both sides)
Tyler Way
Village Way
Walnut Meadows Adult Community
Washington Street
Weirman Mill Way
Williamsburg Way
Wyncote Court
Capping Criteria
1. Prior to capping, new registrants entering Kindergarten and/or Grade 1 in the identified
areas can voluntarily request to attend Nash. If space permits, siblings can attend Nash
as well.
2. New enrollees, in the identified geographic area, registering for Kindergarten and/or
Grade 1 with no siblings enrolled in Inglewood/Walton Farm will be the first ones
reassigned if capping is necessary.
3. If additional capping is needed, some new registrants from the identified zone in
Kindergarten and/or Grade 1 with siblings at Inglewood/Walton Farm may be
reassigned to Nash.
4. If the reassignment of new registrants via the process described in steps 1-3 above is
insufficient, new registrants from any bussed area of Inglewood/Walton Farm may be
reassigned to another school.
5. Determination of which school new Kindergarten and/or Grade 1registrants will be
attending will be made between June 15 and August 1 for students registered by August
1.
6. If a student reassigned to Nash due to capping wishes to return to Inglewood/Walton
Farm the following year, the parent may apply to Inglewood/Walton Farm for the
following year depending upon space availability.
Gwynedd Square
 Due to their residence in the Green Lane area being in closer proximity to Nash, four (4)
students will be reassigned to Nash. Two (2) rising 6th grade students will remain at Gwynedd
Square.
 This realignments impacts the following streets located in the Green Lane Area
Berkley Way
Canterbury Drive
Fairview Drive
Green Lane Rd
Ivywood Way
Sherwood Way
St. Andrews Way
Ide Drive
Middle Schools


All Gwynedd Square students will attend Penndale Middle School.
All Nash students, including students living in the Inglewood & Walton Farm attendance
areas but are assigned to attend Nash due to capping, will attend Pennfield Middle School.
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: __36-16_____
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SUBJECT: Synthetic Turf Athletic Field Replacement Project
North Penn High School
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April 2016
INITIATED BY:
Thomas Schneider
COMMITTEE:
Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend award of the synthetic turf work low bidder’s base bid contract for the Synthetic Turf
Athletic Field Replacement Project at the North Penn High School.
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BACKGROUND:
Bids were opened on April 5, 2016 for the synthetic turf work for the Synthetic Turf Athletic Field
Replacement Project at the North Penn High School. The base bid of the low bidder for the project is:
Sprinturf
$427,000.00
The Administration recommends award of the synthetic turf work to Sprinturf.
The bids received for the project include:
Bidder
Non-E
Layer
Repair
Cost
Allowance
Total
Base Bid
Amount
Alt Bid #1
Coated
Rubber
Astroturf
Shaw
Sprinturf
$390,981.00
$399,921.00
$355,569.02
$204,006.68
$231,501.00
$ 71,430.98
$639,284.68
$631,422.00
$427,000.00
$ 44,297.00
$ 47,972.00
$ 62,400.00
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NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: 37-16
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SUBJECT: SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES MEAL PRICING
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: April, 2016
INITIATED BY:
Stephen Skrocki
COMMITTEE: Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval for meal pricing as listed, effective July 1, 2016.
o School breakfast remains the same at $1.75
o Elementary school lunch remains the same at $2.80
o Middle school lunch remains the same at $3.00
o High school lunch remains the same at $3.25
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BACKGROUND:
School Nutrition Services (SNS) is an enterprise fund. SNS sets meal prices based upon budgetary needs and
comparable pricing in Montgomery County. North Penn SNS offers nutritional meals comparable with the price charged
by other Montgomery County schools.
SNS is not making any price changes for the 2016-2017 school year.
DATE PREPARED: April 15, 2016