ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
August 27, 2015
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Resignation of Board President
III.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2015
Bid Opening Minutes of August 12, 2015 – Springton Lake Middle School
Tennis Court Paving
Bid Opening Minutes of August 12, 2015 – Springton Lake Middle School
Guard Rail Replacement
Presentations and Awards
None
V
Educational Presentation
None
VI.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VII.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
Agenda
RTMEA – Susan Howe
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VIII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
IX.
Old Business
A.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Policies
1.
Policy #200 – Enrollment of Students – Second Read and Approval
– See Attachment A
2.
Policy #202 – Eligibility of Nonresident Students – Second Read
and Approval – See Attachment B
3.
Policy #819 – Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Response –
Second Read and Approval – See Attachment C
New Business
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Agenda
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Degree Advancement
d.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
e.
Supplemental Contracts – See Attachments D and E
f.
Salary Correction
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Wrestlers – Lancaster, PA
2.
Penncrest High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Team –
Hershey, PA
3.
Penncrest High School Girls and Boys Indoor Track Team – State
College, PA
4.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Team – Ontario, Canada
5.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Team – Sellingsgrove, PA
6.
Penncrest High School Student Leadership Retreat – Worton, MD
7.
Penncrest High School National Honor Society – Arlington, VA
8.
Penncrest High School Cultural Immersion Trip - England
Addendum
Addendum
Addendum
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XI.
A.
B.
C.
D.
XII.
Finance
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
a.
Springton Lake Middle School Tennis Court Renovation
General
1.
I M Pools Management Inc. Contract
2.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Contract
3
Atlas Transportation Inc. Contract
4.
Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services (CADES)
5.
Blackboard Order – See Attachment F
6.
Reimburse Parent of a Special Education
7.
HMS School for Children with cerebral Palsy
8.
Vanguard School Contract
9.
Vanguard School Extended School Year Contract
10.
Dr. Peter N. Christie, DO Contract
11.
Dr. Robert Sing, Contract
12.
Dr. Peter Christie Contract
13.
Green Tree School Contract
14.
Melmark School Extended School Year Contract
15.
ABA2DAY Behavior Services, LLC Contract
16.
Elwyn Counseling Services Contract
17.
Elwyn Psychological Counseling Services Contract
18.
AIM Academy Contract
19.
Elwyn – Davidson School Contract
20.
George Crothers Memorial School Contract
21.
Royer-Greaves School for the Blind
22.
Settlement Agreement with Parent of Special Education Student
23.
Settlement Agreement Amendment
24.
AED Service Contract
25.
Extended School Year Contracts
26.
Bayada Nursing Services Contract
Financials for June & July 2015
Bill Lists for June & July 2015
Adjournment
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at
6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting of September 24, 2015, at Springton Lake
Middle School. The Legislative Meetings are recorded on tape.
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I.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
II.
Resignation of Board President
Roll Call
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors accept the resignation of John
Hanna as Board President. Mr. Hanna will remain on the Board of School
Directors as a Director until the expiration of his term as Board Director.
I and II
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-6136
Fax: 610-627-6136
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James Wigo, Superintendent
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
July 22, 2015
Minutes of the July 21, 2015
____________________________________________________________________________
Board Members in Attendance:
John Hanna, President
Tracy Barusevicius
Nancy Fronduti
Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen
William O’Donnell
Harry Postles
Elizabeth Schneider
Bill Tyson
Students:
Absent:
Absent:
Also in Attendance:
Eric Bucci, Principal Glenwood
Anne Callahan, Director of HR
Donald DiPaulo, Asst. Principal SLMS
William Dougherty, Asst. Principal PHS
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Patti Linden, Director Technology
Kim McCann-Roller, Info. Tech. Spec.
Veronica Olszewski, Esq.
Jenny Robinson, Principal Rose Tree Elem.
Robert Salladino, Principal SLMS
Christine Seeley, Acting Principal IL
Sharon Sweeney, Asst. Principal PHS
Paula Voshell, Principal Media Elementary
James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
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II.
III.
Announcements
A.
John Hanna announced that he is resigning as School Board president. He will
remain on the Board of School Directors until his current term expires. He also
announced that he is withdrawing his candidacy for re-election this fall.
B.
Bill O'Donnell announced plans for filling administrative vacancies.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2015 – In Official Minutes of July 21, 2015
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Postles seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2015-2016 5
Resolve the Board of School Directors approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
June 25, 2015. See in Official Minutes of July 21, 2015
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by he Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
B.
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
None
None
Legislative Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2015 – In Official Minutes of July 21, 2015
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2015-2016 6
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
July 6, 2015 – In Official Minutes of July 21, 2015
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by he Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
None
None
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III.
Approval of Minutes
C.
Bid Opening Minutes of May 27, 2015, Springton Lake Middle School – Various
Projects – In Official Minutes of July 21, 2015
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Postles seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2015-2016 7
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Bid Opening Minutes of May
27, 2015, Springton Lake Middle School – Various Projects – In Official Minutes of
July 21, 2015.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by he Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
D.
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
None
None
Bid Opening Minutes of July 21, 2015, Transformer Replacement at Springton
Lake Middle School – In Official Minutes of July 21, 2015
Mr. Postles moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2015-2016 8
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Bid Opening Minutes of July
21, 2015, Transformer Replacement at Springton Lake Middle School – In Official
Minutes of July 21, 2015
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by he Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IV.
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
None
None
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each
11 Members of the Community Spoke
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V.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Mr. Postles moved and Mr. Tyson seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2015-2016 9
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following New Business:
V.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
James Fagan, Bus Driver, retirement effective August 31,
2015. Mr. Fagan joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School
District in 2004. He is retiring after 11 years of dedicated
service.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by he Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
V.
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
None
None
New Business
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
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Mr. Postles moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2015-2016 9
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following New Business:
V.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Kaylee Viscuso (Knauss), Elementary Teacher, effective
August 25, 2015 at the annual salary of $54,642.00, Master’s
Degree/Step 6. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Millersville University and her Master’s Degree from Wilkes
University. She comes to us from Oxford Area School District
where she served as an Elementary Teacher. Ms. Viscuso is
assigned to Media Elementary. This is a new position. NOTE:
Ms. Viscuso is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
2.
Melissa Johnson, (.8) Reading Teacher, effective August 25,
2015 at the annual salary of $43,713.60, Master’s
Degree/Step 6 pro-rated. Ms. Johnson received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Arizona State University and her Master’s
Degree from Northern Arizona University. She served as a
Long Term Substitute during the 2014-2015 school year. Ms.
Johnson is assigned to Glenwood and Indian Lane Elementary
Schools replacing Debbie Preg who is deceased.
3.
Denim Senavitis, Elementary Teacher, effective August 31,
2015 at the annual salary of $46,653.00, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 3. Ms. Senavitis received her Bachelor’s Degree
from West Chester University. She served as a Long Term
Substitute during the 2014-2015 school year. Ms. Senavitis is
assigned to Media Elementary.
4.
Charles Jacien, Learning Support Teacher, effective August
25, 2015 at the annual salary of $46,513.00, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 2. Mr. Jacien received his Bachelor’s Degree
from West Chester University. He served as a Long Term
Substitute during the 2014-2015 school year. Mr. Jacien is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary replacing Lisa Sukanick
who resigned.
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V.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
5.
Marci Carmeans, Long Term Substitute Science
Teacher effective August 25, 2015. At the annual salary of
$46,513.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 2.
Ms. Carmeans
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Temple University. She
served as a Long Term Substitute during the 2014-2015
school year. Ms. Carmeans is assigned to Penncrest High
School replacing Amanda Slattery who is on leave.
6.
Rebecca Gilliard, Mathematics Teacher, effective August 25,
2015 at the annual salary of $53,562.00, Master’s
Degree/Step 1. Ms. Gilliard received her Bachelor’s and
Master’s Degrees from Quinnipiac University. She comes to
us from Octorara Jr. High School where she served as a Long
Term Substitute for the 2014-2015 school year. Ms. Gilliard is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing Larry
Twiss. NOTE: Ms. Gilliard is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
7.
Erika Yepremian, Substitute Title I Summer School Teacher at
the rate of $113.00 per day.
8.
Crystal Grace-Green, Reading Rockets Teacher for Summer
School 2015 at the rate of $113.00 per day.
9.
Erin Schmitz, Developmental Kindergarten Teacher, effective
August 25, 2015 at the annual salary of $46,792.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 4. Ms. Schmitz received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. She comes
to us from Oakton Elementary School where she served as a
Special Education Teacher. Ms. Schmitz is assigned to Indian
Lane Elementary. This is a new position. NOTE: Ms. Schmitz
is being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
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V.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
10.
Marianne Hogue, Long Term Substitute ESL Teacher effective
August 25, 2015 at the annual salary of $53,776.00, Master’s
Degree/Step 2. Ms. Hogue received her Bachelor’s Degree
from West Chester University and her Master’s Degree from
Virginia Commonwealth University. She served as a Long
Term Substitute during the 2014-2015 school year. Ms. Hogue
is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Jeannie
Richter who is on leave. NOTE: Ms. Hogue is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
11.
Megan Wasserman, 6th Grade Math Teacher, effective August
25, 2015 at the annual salary of $54,642.00, Master’s
Degree/Step 6. Ms. Wasserman received her Bachelor’s
Degree from the University of Delaware and her Master’s
Degree from the University of Virginia. She comes to us from
Fairfax County Public Schools where she served as a Math
Teacher. Ms. Wasserman is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School replacing Kim Morris who resigned. NOTE: Ms.
Wasserman is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
12.
Derek Benedict, English Teacher, effective August 25, 2015 at
the annual salary of $46,653.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 3.
Mr. Benedict received his Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State
University. He comes to us from Radnor Township School
District where he served as a Long Term Substitute English
Teacher. Mr. Benedict is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Lorraine Bury who retired. NOTE: Mr. Benedict is
being hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
13.
Heather Gallagher, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher, effective August 25, 2015 at the annual salary of
$46,374, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 to be pro-rated for the first
semester. Ms. Gallagher received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Bloomsburg University. Ms. Gallagher is assigned to
Glenwood for the first semester replacing Kate Megahey who
is on leave. NOTE: Ms. Gallagher is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
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V.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
14.
Suzanne Allegri, ESL Teacher, effective August 25, 2015 at
the annual salary of $54,642.00, Master’s Degree/Step 6. Ms.
Allegri received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from
West Chester University. She is assigned to Rose Tree and
Indian Lane Elementary replacing Kay Roberts who retired.
NOTE: Ms. Allegri is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
15.
Hannah Richardson, (.75) Art Teacher, effective August 25,
2015 at the annual salary of $35,200.00, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 5 pro-rated. Ms. Richardson received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Taylor University. She comes to us
from Laboratory Charter School of Communication where she
served as an Art Teacher. Ms. Richard is assigned to Rose
Tree Elementary replacing Margaret Barney who retired.
NOTE: Ms. Richardson is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
16.
William Dougherty, Acting Assistant to the Superintendent
effective July 22, 2015 and ending on or before June 30, 2016
at the annual salary of $143,800.00.
17.
Trisha Elmer, Elementary Teacher, effective August 25, 2015
at the annual salary of $53,991.00, Master’s Degree/Step 3.
Ms. Elmer received her Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio State
University and her Master’s Degree from Arizona State
University. She served as a Classroom Assistant during the
2014-2015 school year. Ms. Elmer is assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary replacing Bridget Martin who resigned. NOTE: Ms.
Elmer is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
18.
Karla Astfalk, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher
effective August 25, 2015 at the annual salary of $53,562.00,
Master’s Degree/Step 1 to be pro-rated for the first semester.
Ms. Astfalk received her Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University and her Master’s Degree from Penn State
University. She served as an Interventionist during the 20142015 school year. Ms. Astfalk is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary replacing Stacy Gallagher who is on leave. NOTE:
Ms. Astfalk is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
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V.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
19.
Mary Kate Nolan, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher
effective August 25, 2015 at the annual salary of $46,374.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 to be pro-rated for the first
semester. Ms. Nolan received her Bachelor’s Degree from
West Chester University. She served as a substitute teacher
for 2 years. Ms. Nolan is assigned to Glenwood Elementary
replacing Melissa Miller who is on leave. NOTE: Ms. Nolan is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
20.
Steven Silva, Assistant Principal, effective August 1, 2015, at
the annual salary of $118, 795.00. Mr. Silva is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Ralph Harrison who was
reassigned.
21.
Rebecca Cancelosi, Elementary Teacher, effective August 25,
2015 at the annual salary of $46,374.00, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 1. Ms. Cancelosi received her Bachelor’s Degree
from West Chester University. She served as an
Interventionist during the 2014-2015 school year. Ms.
Cancelosi is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing
David Woods who retired. NOTE: Ms. Cancelosi is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
22.
Laura Amoroso, Elementary Teacher, effective August 25,
2015 at the annual salary of $46,653.00 Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 3. Ms. Amoroso received her Bachelor’s Degree
from York College of Pennsylvania. She comes to us from
Chester Community Charter School where she served as an
Elementary Teacher. Ms. Amoroso is assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary replacing Meghan Whalen who was reassigned.
NOTE: Ms. Amoroso is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
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V.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional
23.
Alisa Herman-Liu, Certified School Nurse, effective August 25,
2015 at the annual salary of $53,562.00, Master’s
Degree/Step 1. Ms. Herman-Liu received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Columbia University and her Master’s Degree
from the University of Wisconsin. She has been a Substitute
Nurse in Rose Tree Media School District since 2004. Ms.
Herman-Liu is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Judy Stingle who retired. NOTE: MS. Herman-Liu is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
24.
Jonathan Stroup, 6th Grade Special Education Teacher
effective August 25, 2015 at the annual salary of $46,653.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 3. Mr. Stroup received his Bachelor’s
Degree from Wilkes University. He comes to us from Upper
Darby School District where he served as a Special Education
Teacher. Mr. Stroup is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School replacing William Henderson who was reassigned.
NOTE: Mr. Stroup is being hired pending completion of his
pre-employment paperwork.
Non-Instructional
1.
Kyleer Evans, Substitute Custodian effective July 22, 2015 at
the rate of $12.00 per hour.
2.
Riley George, Assistant Director, Summer Theater 2015,
effective July 22, 2015, at the rate of $204.00 per day.
3.
Claire Wilmot, Costumer, Summer Theater 2015, effective July
22, 2015, at the rate of $34.00 per hour.
4.
Stacy Gommer, Support Staff I, effective September 8, 2015
at the rate of $13.43 per hour. Ms. Gommer is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Jean Davis who was
reassigned. NOTE: Ms. Gommer is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
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V.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
5.
Elizabeth Bittner, Health Room Nurse, effective August 25,
2015 at the annual salary of $34,745.00. Ms. Bittner has
served as a Substitute Nurse for Rose Tree Media School
District since 2014. She is assigned to Media Elementary
replacing Catherine Boylan who retired. NOTE: Ms. Bittner is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
6.
Megan McLean, Support Staff II, effective August 31, 2015 at
the rate of $16.99 per hour. Ms. McLean is assigned to Indian
Lane replacing Coleen Fickes who was reassigned. NOTE:
Ms. McLean is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by he Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
V.
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
None
None
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Supplemental Contracts, See Attachments A, B and C
c.
Salary Change
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
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Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following New Business:
V.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
b.
Christina Raymond from Support Staff I to Support Staff II
effective August 31, 2015 at the rate of $16.99 per hour. Ms.
Raymond is assigned to Glenwood Elementary.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Terry Haskell-McDonald, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the
2015-2016 school year at the rate of $580.00. Ms. HaskellMcDonald is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
2.
Christiana Kuntz, New Teacher Mentor for the 2015-2016
school year at the rate of $1,160.00. Ms. Kuntz is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
3.
Carolyn Heaton, New Teacher Mentor for the 2015-2016
school year at the rate of$1,160.00. Ms. Heaton is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High School
Fall Athletic Supplemental contracts for the 2015-2016 school
year. See Attachment A
5.
Recommend Board approval of the appointment of District
Personnel to serve as Building Coordinators for the 2015-2016
school year. See Attachment B
6.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake Middle
School Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts effective July 1,
2015. See Attachment C
7.
Daniel Gordy, Head Girls Tennis Coach for the 2015-2016
school year at the rate of $3,625.00. Mr. Gordy is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
8.
Tyler Tkach, Assistant Football Coach for the 2015-2016
school year at the annual salary of $5,220.00. Mr. Tkach is
assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Mr. Tkach is being
hired pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
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V.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Supplemental Contracts
9.
c.
Andrew Tulio, (.25) Assistant Football Coach for the 20152016 school year at the annual salary of $1,305.00. Mr. Tulio
is assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Mr. Tulio is
being hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
Salary Change
1.
Steve Collins, Custodian, Penncrest High School, at the rate
of $17.98 per hour, effective July 1, 2015. Mr. Collins pay rate
was not reported on the June Board.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by he Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
B.
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
None
None
Personnel Addendum
1.
Nominations
a.
Professional
Mr. Postles moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
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Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the hiring of Michelle Britton,
Assistant Principal at Springton Lake Middle School.
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V.
New Business
B.
Personnel Addendum
1.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Michelle Britton, Assistant Principal, effective date to be
determined, at the annual salary of $112,555.00. Ms. Britton
received her Bachelor’s degree from West Chester University
and her Master’s Degree from Widener University. She comes
to us from Wallingford Swarthmore School District where she
taught since 2004. Ms. Britton is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School replacing Katherine White who is retiring.
NOTE: Ms. Britton is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by he Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
B.
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
None
None
Personnel Addendum
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Postles seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
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Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the retirement of Anne Callahan,
Director of Human Services.
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V.
New Business
B
Personnel Addendum
2.
Terminations
b.
Professional
1.
Anne Callahan, Director of Human Resources, retirement
effective November 30, 2015. Mrs. Callahan joined the staff of
Rose Tree Media School District in 1983. During her tenure,
she served as Support Staff, Administrative Assistant, Human
Resource Administrator and Director of Human Resources.
Mrs. Callahan is retiring after 32 years of dedicated service.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by he Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
VI.
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
None
None
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
Springton Lake Middle School Repairs, See Attachment D
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
2.
First American Education Finance Lease Proposal – See Attachment E
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following resolution:
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Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following Finance:
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VI.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
Recommend the following bid be awarded in the categories listed, such
recommendation being the lowest bid received from a responsible bidder, kind,
quality and materials having been considered.
Resolve, the Board of School Directors award the following bid:
Replacement of Electric Room Transformer for the Springton Lake Middle School.
See Attachment D
Contractor
Base Bid 2
Goldhorn Electrical Construction
Damaged transformers need to be replaced.
B.
Total Amount
$221,900
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public School code section
609) when funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal
transfer from one class of expenditure to another may be made in the last
nine (9) months of the fiscal year by the board.
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the following budgetary
transfers:
FY 16-1 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Legal and Accounting Services – Contracted Services
$280,000
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Legal and Accounting Services – Official/ Administrative
Services
$5,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Board Services- Lawsuit Settlement
$285,000
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for a lawsuit settlement.
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VI.
Finance
B.
General
2.
First American Education Finance Lease Proposal – See Attachment E in
Official Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2015.
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the final version of the
Technology Lease Proposal between Rose Tree Media School District and
First American Education Finance for technology network equipment. The
network equipment total is Four Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand, Six
Hundred Five Dollars ($478,605.00) and is being purchased from Corporate
Networking Inc. This Lease transaction is an extension of a Master Lease
with First American dated July 15, 2010. The term for the proposal is sixty
(60) months with a One dollar ($1.00) buyout option and an annual rental
fee of $107,870 Dollars and .45 cents ($ .45). Term of the Lease Proposal
will begin July 22, 2015. The background and conditional approval for this
Agreement was reviewed at the Technology Committee meeting on June 9,
2015. Solicitor, Tom Kelly, has reviewed and approved the lease
documents.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by he Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
None
None
VII.
Other Business - None
VIII.
Adjournment
Mr. Postles moved and Mr. Hanna second a motion to adopt the following resolution:
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Resolve, there being no further business to come before the Board of School Directors,
the meeting was adjourned.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by he Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides
Susan Nolen, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
None
None
_____________________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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Rose Tree Media School District
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6136
Fax: 610-627-6136
www.rtmsd.org
Grace Eves
Director of Management Services
James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on August 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308 N.
Olive Street, Media, PA 19063
Present were: Ron Baldino, Dennis Cini, Grace Eves and Valerie Davis from Bonnett
Associates and one bidder.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves.
Springton Lake Middle School Tennis Court Paving
Gessler Construction Co.
565 E. St Andrews Drive
Media, PA 19063
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
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Rose Tree Media School District
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6136
Fax: 610-627-6136
www.rtmsd.org
Grace Eves
Director of Management Services
James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on August 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308 N.
Olive Street, Media, PA 19063
Present were: Ron Baldino, Dennis Cini, Grace Eves and Valerie Davis from Bonnett
Associates and two bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves.
Springton Lake Middle School Guard Rail Replacement
Abel Fence LLC
2006 Foulk Road
Suite F
Wilmington, DE 19803
Long Fence Company, Inc.
19010 Betson Ct.
Odenton, MC 21113
Pro Max Fence Systems, Inc.
2621 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – August 27, 2015
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Welcome back to the 2015-2016 school year. We are so excited to begin the new school
year. I enjoyed seeing several of our teachers this summer, either busy working in our
district summer school programs or learning new strategies at the various workshops
offered. We are excited that our new technology has arrived and that we will have
additional computers for our students.
Staffing News
There have been a few changes in teaching assignments for this coming year due to
retirements, grade level changes and transfers to other buildings.
It is my pleasure to introduce the newest members of our Glenwood staff: Mrs. Coleen
Fickes will be our new secretary. Mrs. Amy Lenton will be our new nurse. Ms. Kortne
Mazzella & Mrs. Meghan Whalen will be our new third grade teachers. Mrs. Melissa
Johnson is returning and will be our Title I Reading Specialist. Ms. Lindsi Ciufetelli will be
our Title I Math teacher. Ms. Mary Kate Nolan will be substituting in second grade for
Mrs. Melissa Miller. Ms. Heather Gallagher will be substituting in third grade for Mrs. Kate
Megahey. Mrs. Karla Astfalk will be substituting in fifth grade for Mrs. Stacy Gallagher.
Mrs. Chrissy Raymond is returning in a new position as a Support Staff II (1:1). Despite
the changes, we continue to be the same outstanding staff, dedicated to teaching each
student.
A big thank you goes out to Coleen Fickes who has worked so hard to get the office ready
for the start of the new school year and all of the supplies and paperwork in order. Greg
Bost, Pat Ragni, Paulette Goolsby and Carl Holland, as well as the district maintenance
crew, have once again prepared the campus for the start of the school year. The
renovation projects are almost complete and the landscaping has been completed around
the building.
All the classrooms are clean and ready for our students’ safe return!
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INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PA Governor’s Institute for P-3
A leadership team from Indian Lane and the surrounding community were chosen to
attend the 2015 P-3 Governor’s Institute. The title of the Institute, “P-3 CollaborationWorking Together for Student Success,” provided a vehicle for Indian Lane and
community representatives to address the pre-K and elementary collaboration component
of the RTMSD Comprehensive Plan. The leadership team selected to attend the P-3
Governor’s Institute included Christine Seeley, Acting Principal, Stacy McMorrow, special
education kindergarten teacher, Lisa Roccia, Occupational Therapist, Karen Meile, first
grade teacher, Wendy Barton, second grade teacher, Jason Fialkovich, youth services
librarian for the Middletown Free Library, and Christina Ayoub and Bonnie Oestrich,
directors/teachers with Lima Christian Nursery School and Bus Stop programs.
Summer Camps
During the summer months, Indian Lane hosted the Middletown Township Summer
Camp, which included junior and senior campers ages 4-12. Campers experienced arts
and crafts, science activities, and outdoor games at Indian Lane Elementary for six
weeks.
Professional Growth
Summertime was an opportunity for learning for many Indian Lane Elementary teachers.
They facilitated or participated in numerous workshops and curricular planning
opportunities.
Examples include preparing targeted instruction for Response to
Instruction and Intervention (RtII) group and preparing for the new math program,
EnVisions 2.0.
Facilities
Debbie Reischer worked diligently to process all budgetary requests and to update all
communications for the start of the new school year. Joel Schupp and his team
spotlessly cleaned all of Indian Lane Elementary, partnered with contractors on building
projects, and updated room assignments. The RTMSD summer maintenance crew
beautified our outdoor spaces, including our point of pride: The Norm Kelly Courtyard.
The building leak remediation project and computer lab to classroom project were
completely successfully. Many thanks to Mrs. Reischer, Mr. Schupp and our facilities and
maintenance teams for preparing Indian Lane for a new school year.
Indian Lane Events
Indian Lane hosted a New Family Breakfast. Speakers at the New Family Breakfast
included Principal, Christine Seeley, PTG Members, Tina Cox and Heather Gilmore,
Secretary, Debbie Reischer, and Guidance Counselor, Jess Hilden. Students and their
families learned about Indian Lane procedures and points of pride. Student ambassadors
took new students and their families on a scavenger hunt of Indian Lane. Indian Lane
welcomes over 20 students in grades 1-5 plus all of our incoming kindergarten students!
Indian Lane Elementary looks forward to a positively successful 15-16 school year!
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MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Summer School
The Title I Summer School program recently completed its four weeks of programming for
students in Grades 1-5. The teachers provided instruction in reading and math. We are
pleased to share that 70 students participated in this summer’s program.
Building Projects
The entire custodial staff has been working feverishly to ready the building for the arrival
of the new teachers on August 25 and the returning teachers on August 31. The Grade 1
dehumidification project is underway with a completion date of August 24. Additionally,
the exterior grounds have been spruced up and are ready to welcome the students.
Welcome New Staff
The summer has been filled with candidate interviews and demonstration lessons. We
welcomed our new teachers to RTMSD on August 25. They have been participating in
the RTMSD Induction Program and spending time with their mentors in preparation for
the 2015-2016 school year.
Welcome Back!
The unofficial school year begins with the return of all the K-12 professional staff on
August 31.
Throughout the week, staff will participate in planned professional
development and faculty meetings, with time to prepare their classrooms for the arrival of
students on September 8.
Open House
On September 3, Media Elementary School’s invites all Mustang Families to their annual
Open House. We welcome our students and their families and invite them to visit their
classrooms, say “hello” to their new teachers, and share a smile or two with the special
area and former classroom teachers. The Open House will run from 2:00-3:30 PM on this
day.
Additionally, we are hosting orientation sessions for specific students and their families.
•
September 3, 10:30-11:30: AM Kindergarten Orientation
This orientation is for all morning Kindergarten students and their families
•
September 3, 1:30-2:30: PM Kindergarten Orientation
This orientation is for all afternoon Kindergarten students and their families
•
September 3, 1:00-2:00: New Student Orientation
This orientation is for students and families in Grades 1-5 who are new to
Media Elementary School
It’s going to be a GREAT year!
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ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Summer Recreation Program
The Upper Providence Township Summer Recreational Program was held at Rose Tree
Elementary School from July 6 until August 7, 2015. Approximately 85 kindergarten
through fifth grade students participated in activities that included arts and crafts, drama,
sports, story time, and special event days.
Custodial Staff
The custodial staff at Rose Tree Elementary has done an outstanding job of getting the
building ready for the new school year.
The maintenance projects that are being completed over the summer include:
• Roof/Gutter Replacements
• Cabinet Unit Heater Replacements and Crawl Space Ventilation
• PA/Clock System Replacement
School Community
A Kindergarten Orientation and Ice Cream Social was held at 5:30 PM on Wednesday,
August 26 for all incoming Kindergarten students and their families. In addition, a New
Family Orientation is scheduled at 12:30 PM on Thursday, September 3. This event will
be followed by the annual Open House which begins at 2:00 PM. We are looking forward
to welcoming back all the Rose Tree families, especially the new families who will be
joining our school community.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Springton Lake had a busy summer hosting a variety of summer programs, including
Extended School Year (ESY). Our staff has also been working hard to prepare the
building for the return of students in September. New signs displaying our Springton Lake
pride have been installed in the Auditorium Lobby. Many of our teachers have been
working on curriculum innovations and collaborative planning over the summer. In
particular, our math teachers have been very active in preparation for the launch of the
new math program, Big Ideas.
Our Administrative Team has been very busy with interviewing and hiring new teachers
and staff members. We look forward to introducing these outstanding individuals to our
school community. Our new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Michelle Britton, also started with us
over the summer. She has been busy learning all about Springton Lake and she is eager
to begin working with our students and staff.
Orientation Activities
Springton Lake hosted new sixth grade students, on Thursday, August 13th and Tuesday,
August 25th, during “Transition Camp.” The event included a general session, where both
new students and parents learned valuable information about the sixth grade experience
and met key personnel. Following the overview, parents said good bye to their students
for the balance of the morning. Camp consisted of three interactive workshops led by
administrators, teachers and guidance counselors, each session aimed at easing
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anxieties through positive social-emotional activities. Next, an expert panel of seventh
grade students fielded a wide variety of questions posed by new sixth graders, wondering
about life in middle school. Finally, everyone enjoyed a picnic barbeque and “get to know
you social” to close out Camp. An orientation breakfast program, specifically geared to
new 7th and 8th grade students, was held on Thursday, August 20th. Current Springton
Lake 8th grade students served as tour guides and answered the new students’ questions
about life at our school. All of the sessions were very well attended!
While we hope that everyone has had an enjoyable summer, we miss our students very
much and we look forward to welcoming them back to school on September 8th. We are
expecting nothing less than another outstanding year for Springton Lake Middle School!
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Penncrest Sports
The PHS fall sports season began with our Student-Athlete Orientation earlier this
month. More than 350 student-athletes arrived to start practice for the Varsity and JV
cross country, volleyball, field hockey, cheerleading, soccer, golf, tennis, and football
teams. Freshman teams are starting up over the next few weeks. New this year was the
PIAA requirement for Football Acclimatization. The football team was required to report a
week earlier than the rest of the teams in order to gradually adjust to the heat while
wearing the necessary football equipment. We wish all of our teams a successful, safe
seasons.
New Surfaces
Our students will be walking on 4 new surfaces this year when the school year begins.
The much-anticipated transition to artificial turf and the new track surface are welcomed
additions to the Louis Scott Stadium. The Kaufman Gymnasium has a newly painted and
sealed floor. Finally, all of our students will traverse the cafeteria on a new floor. The
Penncrest High School campus has surely been busy.
All-Pro Teacher David Miller
The Philadelphia Eagles have developed the “All-Pro Teacher” program to recognize
outstanding teachers (grades 6-12) in the tri-state area for their contribution to their
students, school, and community. David Miller from the Penncrest High School Science
department has been recognized as a member of the inaugural class out of hundreds of
nominations. David will be recognized with the nine other members on the field at Lincoln
Financial Field prior to the Eagles/Cowboys game. One of the ten will be selected as the
overall winner later in the fall.
Envirothon Second in the Nation!
Coaches Mark Samilenko and Chrissa Kuntz along with team members Vy-Linn Gale,
Lucy Hall, Abigail Pearse, Justin Rosenberg and Daniel Rosenberger journeyed to
Springfield, Missouri earlier this month representing Pennsylvania as the state champions
in the National Envirothon Competition. Penncrest finished second place out of teams
from 46 states, eight Canadian provinces and one territory. Congratulations for all of your
hard work and commitment to your team and to Penncrest High School!
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Penncrest Band
The Penncrest Roaring Lions head into their 14th season under the direction of Mr. Craig
Snyder with 125 members. Their first performance will be at the opening day ceremonies
for the school district. Other performances include all home and away football games,
Pumpkin Days at Tyler Arboretum, the Media Halloween and Veteran’s Day parades, and
competitions in the Tournament of Bands circuit. Our band is defending Atlantic Coast
Champions in group 5A.
Penncrest Earns 16th in the State of Pennsylvania!
ICYMI: 100 High Schools With The Best Teachers In Pennsylvania. Niche.com recently
released its 2015 list of high schools with the best teachers throughout the nation, as well
as the state of Pennsylvania, and Penncrest ranked 16th in Pennsylvania! Niche ranked
more than 100,000 public and private schools and districts based on dozens of statistics
and 27 million opinions from 300,000 students and parents.
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
July 6, 2015
July 21, 2015
August 27, 2015
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel
at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Session of September 24, 2015, at Penncrest
High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
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IX.
Old Business
A.
Policies
1.
Policy #200 – Enrollment of Students – Second Read and
Approval – See Attachment A
Resolve, the Board of School Directors adopt Policy #200.
This policy is a new policy.
Background
This policy was reviewed at the June 2015 Pupil Service
Committee meeting. First read of this policy was on the June
Legislative Agenda
2.
Policy #202 – Eligibility of Nonresident Students – Second
Read and Approval – See Attachment B
Resolve, the Board of School Directors adopt Policy #202
Eligibility of Nonresident Students. This policy is being
amended and updated.
Background
This policy was reviewed at the June 2015 Pupil Service
Committee meeting. This is a second read of this policy.
First read was on the June Legislative Agenda.
3.
Policy #819 – Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Response
– Second Read and Approval See Attachment C
Resolve, the Board of School Directors adopt Policy #819.
This policy is required under the new Act 71 requirement
regarding suicide awareness and prevention.
Background
This policy was reviewed at the June 2015 Pupil Service
Committee meeting. This is the second reading of this new
policy. First read was on the June Legislative Agenda.
IX.
Old Business
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X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
2.
Professional
1.
Enoch Stevenson, Latin Teacher, Penncrest High
School, resignation effective August 3, 2015.
2.
Jaclyn Leck, Learning Support Teacher, Rose Tree
Elementary, resignation effective August 30, 2015.
Non-Instructional
1.
Charron Verica, Secretary IV, Penncrest High School,
resignation effective August 10, 2015.
2.
William Stumm, Support Staff II, Glenwood
Elementary, resignation, effective August 12, 2015.
3.
Marydana Dotts, Support Staff II, Media Elementary,
resignation effective August 30, 2015.
Nominations
a.
X. New Business
Professional
1.
Thomas Durant, Night School Teacher for the 20152016 school year at the rate of $40.00 per hour. Mr.
Durant is assigned to Penncrest High School.
2.
Helen DeMott, Certified School Nurse, effective
August 25, 2015 at the annual salary of $53,562.00,
Master’s Degree/Step 1. Ms. DeMott received her
Bachelor’s Degree from the University of
Pennsylvania and her Master’s Degree from the
University of Illinois, Chicago. She comes to us from
Upper Darby School District where she served as a
per diem Nurse. Ms. DeMott is assigned to Indian
Lane Elementary replacing Debra Taylor who retired.
NOTE: Ms. DeMott is being hired pending completion
of her pre-employment paperwork.
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X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
X. New Business
Professional
3.
Sandra Dinnella, Business Computer Information
Teacher, effective August 25, 2015 at the annual
salary of $54,642.00, Master’s Degree/Step 6. Ms.
Dinnella received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Bloomsburg University and her Master’s Degree from
Cabrini College. She comes to us from Oley Valley
School District where she served as a Business
Computer Information Teacher. Ms. Dinnella is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing David
Matthews who retired.
4.
Lauren Snyder, Long Term Substitute Special
Education Teacher effective August 25, 2015 for the
first semester at the annual salary of $46,374.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 pro-rated for the first
semester. Ms. Snyder received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Millersville University. She comes to us
from Hatboro-Horsham School District where she
served as an Autistic Support Teacher. Ms. Snyder is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Veronica Kusheba who is on leave.
5.
Timothy Brown, Social Studies Teacher effective
August 25, 2015 at the annual salary of $46,513.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 2. Mr. Brown received his
Bachelor’s Degree from Dickinson College. He served
as a Long Term Substitute during the 2014-2015
school year. He is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Steve Silva who was reassigned.
6.
Cheryl Lund, Homebound Instructor for the 20152016 school year at the rate of $46.00 per hour.
NOTE: Ms. Lund is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
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X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
X. New Business
Professional
7.
Lisa Wrenn, Elementary Teacher effective August 25,
2015 at the annual salary of $54,642.00, Master’s
Degree/Step 6. Ms. Wrenn received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University and her Master’s Degree from University of
Delaware. She served as an Interventionist during the
2014-2015 school year. Ms. Wrenn is assigned to
Media Elementary replacing Julie Plater who was
reassigned. NOTE: Ms. Wrenn is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
8.
Patricia Serzan, Learning Support Teacher, effective
August 25, 2015 at the annual salary of $72,713.00,
Master’s Degree+30/Step 6. Ms. Serzan received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State University and
her Master’s Degree from Immaculata University. She
comes to us from Chichester School District where
she served as a Special Education Teacher. Ms.
Serzan is assigned to Rose Tree Media School
District replacing Jaclyn Leck who resigned. NOTE:
Ms. Serzan is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
9.
Annie Neff, Long Term Substitute Special Education
Teacher, effective August 25, 2015 for the first
semester at the annual salary of $46,374.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 pro-rated. Ms. Neff
received her Bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg
University. Ms. Neff is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School replacing Suzanne Hemenway who is
on leave. NOTE: Ms. Neff is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
10.
Maria Cortese, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher effective August 25, 2015 at the annual
salary of $46,374.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1. Ms.
Cortese received her Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University. Ms. Cortese is assigned to Media
Elementary.
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X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
X. New Business
Professional
11.
Molly Ries, Elementary Teacher, effective August 15,
2015 at the annual salary of $46,792.00, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 4. Ms. Ries received her Bachelor’s
Degree from West Chester University. She comes to
us from Southeast Delco School District where she
served as an Emotional Support Teacher. Ms. Ries is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary. NOTE: Ms. Ries
is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
12.
Kristine Heery, (.5) Long Term Substitute Title I
Reading Teacher effective August 25, 2015 for the
first semester at the annual salary of $26,781.00,
Master’s Degree/Step 1 pro-rated. Ms. Heery
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Marywood
University and her Master’s Degree from East
Stroudsburg University. She is assigned to Media
Elementary replacing Julie Plater who is on leave.
NOTE: Ms. Heery is being hired pending completion
of her pre-employment paperwork.
13.
Julia Modge, Elementary Teacher, effective August
25, 2015 at the annual salary of $46,653.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 3. Ms. Modge received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Elizabethtown College. She
comes to us from PA Leadership Charter School
where she served as a Elementary Teacher. Ms.
Modge is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary. This is
a new position. NOTE: Ms. Modge is being hired
pending
completion
of
her
pre-employment
paperwork.
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X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
14.
b.
X. New Business
Megan Cailoa, .4 Gifted Teacher, effective with the
completion of her pre-employment paperwork at the
annual salary of $21,596.40, Master’s Degree/Step 3
pro-rated. Ms. Caiola received her Bachelor’s Degree
from the University of Richmond and her Master’s
Degree from George Mason University. She served
as a Long Term Substitute Teacher during the 20152016 school year. Ms. Caiola is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Enoch Stevenson
who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Caiola is being hired
pending
completion
of
her
pre-employment
paperwork.
Non-Instructional
1.
Julie DiRemigio, Interventionist for the 2015-2016
school year at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms.
DiRemigio is assigned to Penncrest High School.
2.
Debra Schnaars, (.5) Director of Night School at the
annual salary of $2,500.00. Ms. Schnaars is assigned
to Penncrest High School.
3.
Carley Dillon, (.5) Director of Night School at the
annual salary of $2,500.00. Ms. Dillon is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
4.
Sean Hobdell, Saturday Detention for the 2015-2016
school year at the rate of $46.00 per hour. Mr.
Hobdell is assigned to Penncrest High School.
5.
Theresa Long, Saturday Detention for the 2015-2016
school year at the rate of $46.00 per hour. Ms. Long
is assigned to Penncrest High School.
6.
Steve Townes, Substitute Bus Driver, effective August
28, 2015 at the rate of $22.85 per hour. Mr. Townes is
assigned to the Transportation Department.
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X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
X. New Business
Non-Instructional
7.
Michael Stetyick, Substitute Bus Driver, effective
August 28, 2015 at the rate of $22.85 per hour. Mr.
Stetyick is assigned to the Transportation
Department. NOTE: Mr. Stetyick is being hired
pending
completion
of
his
pre-employment
paperwork.
8.
Louise Naismith, Career Center Tech, effective
August 24, 2015 at the annual salary of $34,745.50.
Ms. Naismith is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Jennifer Rankin who resigned.
9.
Tracey Talley, (.8) Healthroom Nurse, effective
August 24, 2015 at the annual salary of $27,796.40.
Ms. Talley is assigned to the Education Center
replacing Marion Brower who retired. NOTE: Ms.
Talley is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
10.
Elizabeth Lacock, Secretary I, effective with the
completion of her pre-employment paperwork, at the
annual salary of $32,916.79. Ms. Lacock is assigned
to Penncrest High School replacing Linda Kilpatrick
who retired. NOTE: Ms. Lacock is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
11.
Suzanne Flebbe, Support Staff I, effective September
8, 2015 at the rate of $14.43 per hour. Ms. Flebbe is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing Chrissy
Raymond who was reassigned.
12.
Mary Audrey Canterino, Support Staff I, effective
September 8, 2015 at the rate of $13.43 per hour. Ms.
Canterino is assigned to Media Elementary replacing
Joann Vann who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Canterino is
being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
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X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
Non-Instructional
13.
Leslie Douglas, Support Staff II, effective August 31,
2015 at the rate of $16.99 per hour. Ms. Douglas is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing
Cynthia Martin who retired.
14.
Mary Jane Quinn, Support Staff II, effective with the
completion of her pre-employment paperwork at the
rate of $16.99 per hour. Ms. Quinn is assigned to
Media Elementary replacing Marydana Dotts who
resigned. NOTE: Ms. Quinn is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
15.
Brigid Shehan, Support Staff II, effective with the
completion of her pre-employment paperwork at the
rate of $16.99 per hour. Ms. Shehan is assigned to
Glenwood Elementary replacing William Stumm who
resigned. NOTE: Ms. Shehan is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
16.
Cynthia Taddeo, Support Staff II, effective with the
completion of her pre-employment paperwork at the
rate of $16.99 per hour. Ms. Taddeo is assigned to
Indian Lane Elementary. This is a new position.
NOTE: Ms. Taddeo is being hired pending completion
of her pre-employment paperwork.
General
a.
X. New Business
Classification Change
1.
Kylee Bucci, Special Education Teacher from (.7) to
1.0 effective August 31, 2015, at the annual salary of
$72,427.00, Master’s +40/Step 10. Ms. Bucci is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
2.
Julie Plater, from 1.0 to .5 Title I Reading Teacher
effective August 31, 2015 at the annual salary of
$31,748.00, Master’s Degree/Step 10 pro-rated. Ms.
Plater is assigned to Media Elementary.
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X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
3.
Recommend Board approval for the following Bus
Drivers to serve as Bus Aides effective July 6, 2015
through September 4, 2015 at the rate of $15.02 per
hour. Effective September 8, 2015 they will resume
their Bus Driver positions at the rate of $22.85 per
hour:
Thomas Delaney
Joshua Hughes
b.
X. New Business
Allen Kannapel
Stephen Rhoades
4.
Jean Davis, from Support Staff I to 10 month
Secretary 1, 4.5 hour a day effective August 31, 2015
at the annual salary of $17,836.68. Ms. Davis is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
5.
Deborah Hoffman, from Secretary I to Secretary IV,
effective August 31, 2015, at the annual salary of
$38,594.79. Ms. Hoffman is assigned to Penncrest
High School replacing Charron Verica who resigned.
6.
Laura Del Casale, from Support Staff I, Indian Lane
Elementary to Secretary I effective August 31, 2015 at
the annual salary of $32,916.79. Ms. Del Casale is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Deborah Hoffman who was reassigned.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Kristen Manderachi requests an unpaid leave of
absence effective December 18, 2015 through
January 29, 2016 for the purpose of child rearing.
2.
Veronica Kurash Kusheba requests an unpaid leave
of absence effective August 31, 2015 through January
29, 2016 for the purpose of child rearing.
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X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Degree Advancement
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel for Degree Advancement and adjust their
salaries accordingly effective August 31, 2015:
James Beatty
Andrew Bugosh
William Carr
Lindsi Ciuffetelli
Julia Davis
Sarah Debessay
Joseph Fisher
Jaclyn Greenwich
Christopher Grouzes
William Harmon
Devon Hartzell
Carolyn Heaton
Nandine Hensley
Colleen Hoy
AnnMarie Johnson
Jessica Levy
Kristen Mandrachi
David Miller
Mark Nixon
Lisa Roccia
Jeanne Richter
Michelle Shaw
Christy Thompson
Ashley Turicik
Alexis Viso
Erin Warner
X. New Business
9
Master’s/Step 11
Master’s+60/Step 14
Master’s+40/Step 12
Master’s/Step 3
Master’s/Step 6
Master’s+60/Step 12
Master’s/Step 6
Master’s/Step 4
Master’s/Step 6
Master’s+20/Step 7
Permanent/Step3
Master’s/Step 8
Master’s+40/Step 12
Master’s+20/Step 7
Master’s+20/Step 13
Master’s/Step 3
Master’s+20/Step 7
Master’s+20/Step 5
Master’s+20/Step 5
Master’s/Step 15
Master’s/Step 5
Master’s/Step 4
Master’s/Step 3
Master’s+20/Step 6
Master’s+20/Step 9
Master’s+20/Step 7
$70,639.00
$94,743.00
$80,903.00
$53,991.00
$54,642.00
$86,739.00
$54,642.00
$54,207.00
$54,642.00
$61,071.00
$49,033.00
$55,080.00
$80,903.00
$61,071.00
$80,735.00
$53,991.00
$61,071.00
$60,344.00
$60,344.00
$90,293.00
$55,080.00
$54,207.00
$53,991.00
$60,707.00
$61,806.00
$61,071.00
August 27, 2015
X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
e.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Rescind appointment of Carley Cagle as Assistant
Freshman Volleyball Coach at Penncrest High School for
the 2015-2016 school year.
2.
Rescind appointment of Gina Lucente as Assistant Fall
Cheerleading Coach at Penncrest High School for the
2015-2016 school year.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as New Teacher Mentors for the
2015-2016 school year:
Susan Allen
Wendy Barton
Caitlyn Carminito
Bridget Hefferan
Sue Hendrixson
Bridget Laubach
Elizabeth Lutz
Carleen Megow
Karen Meile
Laura Nemec-Osborne
Patrick Murphy
Lisa Parkinson
Ali Perilli
Rachael Pinsley
Andrea Rachubinski
Maria Salera (2.0)
Erin Scheivert (2.0)
DeAnn Scherer
Keith Sharp
Phoebe Simmington
Erika Yepremian
2.
X. New Business
Rose Tree
Indian Lane
Indian Lane
Indian Lane
Indian Lane
Springton Lake
Glenwood
Springton Lake
Indian Lane
Penncrest
Media
Indian Lane
Springton Lake
Glenwood
Penncrest
Glenwood
Media
Penncrest
Rose Tree
Springton Lake
Indian Lane
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$ 580.00
$ 608.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$ 608.00
$1,216.00
$ 580.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$2,320.00
$2,432.00
$1,160.00
$1,216.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake
Middle School Fall Athletic Supplemental contracts for
the 2015-2016 school year. See Attachment D
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X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts
3.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High
School Fall Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts for
the 2015-2016 school year. See Attachment E
4.
Jennifer McLeod, 6-3 Team Leader for the 2015-2016
school year at the annual salary of $870.00. Ms.
McLeod is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
5.
Megan Wasserman, Robotics Club Sponsor for the
2015-2016 school year at the annual salary of
$797.50. Ms. Wasserman is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School.
6.
Rebecca Gilliard, Robotics Club Sponsor for the
2015-2016 school year at the annual salary of
$797.50. Ms. Gilliard is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
7.
Recommend Board approval of the following Indian
Lane personnel to serve as Building Coordinators for
the 2015-2016 school year:
.5 Communications
Mathematics
Terry Haskell McDonald Technology
Tracy Hatton
.5 Communications
Sue Hendrixson
Social Studies
Jason Pinto
Science
Kathleen Sandiford
Language Arts
X. New Business
Abby Burke
Emily Ferdon
$1,620.00
$2,900.00
$3,460.00
$1,450.00
$2,900.00
$2,900.00
$2,900.00
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X.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts
8.
Recommend Board approval of the following Rose
Tree personnel to serve as Building Coordinators for
the 2015-2016 school year:
Desiree Barnes
Science
Nancy Gheysens Mathematics
Berit Haahr
(.5) Communications
Christine Maguire Social Studies
Sara McKelvey (.5) Technology
JoAnn Podlaski (.5) Technology
Kristin Smith
(.5) Communications
Maureen VanZant Language Arts
f.
Salary Correction
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following ADSUP
II salaries which were incorrectly reported on the June
Board:
Bost, Greg
Pysher, Gene
Ragni, Armondo
Price,Michael
Schupp, Joel
Feltner, Kerry
Jones, Michael
Quinzi, Phillip
Simpson, Donna
2.
X. New Business
$2,900.00
$3,040.00
$1,450.00
$3,040.00
$1,450.00
$1,730.00
$1,520.00
$2,900.00
$44,009.78
$64,795.23
$52,019.36
$41,244.91
$41,616.34
$41,616.34
$64,124.55
$63,724.48
$46,468.18
Katherine White, Assistant Principal, 2015-2016
annual salary of $125,048.00 through her retirement
date of July 31, 2015. Her salary was not reported on
the June Board.
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XI
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
f.
Salary Correction
3.
Recommend Board approval of the following salary
corrections which were incorrectly reported on the
June Board Agenda:
Angel Barry
Susan Allen
George Ament
John Phillips
Erin Warner
4.
Recommend Board approval of the following pay rate
corrections which were incorrectly reported on the
June Board Agenda:
Stephanie Beckett
Brianna Convery
Kenneth Lucas
Kathryn McKeone
Susan McKeon
B.
$68,128.00
$99,018.00
$84,153.00
$46,653.00
$54,861.00
$17.89 per hour
$16.99 per hour
$17.89 per hour
$16.99 per hour
$17.89 per hour
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Wrestlers – Lancaster, PA
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a request for
an overnight field trip for Penncrest wrestlers to attend the
Conestoga Valley Holiday Wrestling Classic from 12/29/1512/30/15 in Lancaster, PA.
Background
The District will pay registration and transportation costs totaling
$1,000.
X. New Business
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X.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
2.
Penncrest High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Team –
Hershey, PA
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve an overnight
field trip for the Penncrest Boys and Girls Cross Country team to
attend the State Meet from 10/06/15-11/07/15 in Hershey, PA.
Background
The registration and transportation costs are estimated to be $600
and are being paid by the Athletic Department.
3.
Penncrest High School Girls and Boys Indoor Track Team – State
College, PA
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a request for
an overnight field trip for the Penncrest Girls and Boys Indoor Track
teams to attend the Indoor Track State Championships at State
College, PA from 2/26/16 to 2/27/16 or 3/5/16 to 3/6/16.
Background
Approximately 15-20 students will attend the Championships.
Lodging/meals, registration, and transportation costs totaling
$1,220 will be paid through the Athletics budget.
4.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Team – Ontario, Canada
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve an overnight
field trip for the Envirothon Team to compete at the National
Envirothon Competition from 7/23/16-7/29/16 in Ontario, Canada.
Background
Five Students will compete. The PA Envirothon will pay for travel,
meals, and lodging costs.
X. New Business
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X.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
5.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Team – Sellinsgrove, PA
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve an overnight
field trip for the Envirothon Team to compete at the State
Envirothon Competition from 5/24/16-5/25/16 at Susquehanna
University in Selinsgrove, PA.
Background
Five students will compete accompanied by 2 chaperones.
Substitute costs of $408, transportation costs of $400, and
lodging/meals totaling $700-$800 will be paid for by the District.
6.
Penncrest High School Student Leadership Retreat – Worton, MD
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve an overnight
field trip for a student leadership retreat for Penncrest students from
11/21/15-11/23/15 to Worton, Maryland.
Background
This is an annual student leadership retreat that includes team
building, leadership workshops, and school activity planning.
Students will travel by RTMSD bus. Transportation costs are
$1,400.64 and will be paid for by the District. Substitute costs are
$816. Student costs are $130.
7.
Penncrest High School National Honor Society – Arlington, VA
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve an overnight
field trip for the National Honor Society and Student Council
Officers to attend the LEAD Conference from 01/29/16-01/31/16 in
Arlington, VA.
Background
The Lead Conference is a weekend of leadership workshops with
other NHS and Student Council Officers from the region. 8 students
will participate. Total costs for transportation, registration, substitute
fees, hotel, and meals are $3,686. Costs are split 50/50 between
the District and the students.
X. New Business
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X.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
8.
Penncrest High School Cultural Immersion Trip – England
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve an overnight
field trip for a cultural immersion trip to England from approximately
6/28/16-7/07/16.
Background
This is an immersion literary tour of England with ties to the
curriculum. Students will participate in a theater workshop while in
London and see a play at the Globe Theater. Costs for the trip are
approximately $3,700 and will be paid by the students.
X. New Business
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ADDENDUM
X.
New Business
C.
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations - none
2.
Nominations
1.
X. New Business Addendum C
Peter Barry, Interim Principal, effective with the
completion of his pre-employment paperwork, through
January 29, 2016, at the rate of $450.00 per day. Mr.
Barry is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
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ADDENDUM
X.
New Business
D.
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations - none
2.
Nominations
1.
X. New Business Addendum D
Joseph Fuhr, Acting Assistant Principal, effective date
to be determined at the annual salary of $131,301.00.
Mr. Fuhr is assigned to Penncrest High School.
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ADDENDUM
X.
New Business
E.
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations - none
2.
Nominations
1.
X. New Business Addendum E
Christine Seeley, Acting Assistant Principal for the
SYA, effective date to be determined at the annual
salary of $118,795.00. Ms. Seeley is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
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XI.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
Recommend the following bids be awarded in the categories listed, such
recommendation being the lowest bid received from a responsible bidder,
kind, quality and materials having been considered.
Resolve, the Board of School Directors award the following bid:
a.
Springton Lake Middle School-Tennis Court Renovation
Base Bid
Gessler Construction Co.
$103,500
Alternates
Total
$103,500
Background
This item was discussed at the June 9, 2015 Operations Committee
Meeting.
B.
General
1.
I M Pools Management Inc. Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approves the contract with I M
Pools Management Inc. to provide lifeguard services at the rate of $15 per
hour, supervisor/instructor services at the rate of $16 per hour and monthly
maintenance services at a rate of $3,750 per month.
Background
I M Pools Management, Inc. provides lifeguard services and monthly pool
maintenance services for the pool at the Springton Lake Middle School. The
term of the Contract is from September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2017.
XI.
Finance
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XI.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the contract with
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in the amount of $10,500 for professional
development services for math curriculum.
Background
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will provide professional development services for
teachers for the new math curriculum that was approved for the 2015/2016
school year.
3.
Atlas Transportation Inc. Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the contract with Atlas
Transportation, Inc. to provide transportation services for students that
attend out of district schools at a cost of $195 per day.
Background
Additional transportation services are required to meet the needs of students
that attend schools outside of the District’s boundaries.
4.
Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services (CADES)
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the agreement with CADES
to provide transportation services for students at a rate of $77.63 per
student/per day for round trips and $44.15 per student/per day for one-way
trips for the term of August 25, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
Background
Additional transportation services are required to meet the needs of students
that attend schools outside of the District’s boundaries.
XI.
Finance
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XI.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Blackboard Order – See Attachment F
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the Order Form
between Blackboard and the Rose Tree Media School District. The Order
Form is for the “My Way Premium Single Template” as a subscription fee to
be renewed automatically for successive periods of one (1) year. The one
(1) year proposal will commence on September 1, 2015, with payment not to
exceed Three Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($3,500.00).
Background
This proposal is for a new template for the school district website. Solicitor,
Tom Kelly, has reviewed and approved this proposal.
6.
Reimburse Parent of a Special Education Student
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract to reimburse
a parent of a special education student for transporting their child to and
from the Royer Greaves School for the Blind or Overbrook School for the
Blind (depending on approved school placement) in lieu of the District
providing transportation.
Background
A student who will attend Royer-Greaves School for the Blind or Overbrook
School for the Blind requires parental transportation in lieu of District
transportation.
7.
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract that has
been submitted by HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy for a
special education student with significant disabilities.
Background
This placement is required based on the special education needs of this
student in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. This contract is for educational costs for the
2015-2016 school year in the amount of $94,000.
XI.
Finance
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XI.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Vanguard School Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract that has
been submitted by the Vanguard School for three special education
students. This contract covers educational costs for students with significant
disabilities at an annual tuition rate of $51,575/student.
Background
This placement is required based on the special education needs of the
students in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act.
9.
Vanguard School Extended School Year Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with the
Vanguard School for the provision of Extended School Year services for the
summer of 2015 for a special education student. The rate of the summer
tuition is $3700.
Background
Extended School Year services are required based on the special education
needs of this student in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act.
10.
Dr. Peter N. Christie, DO Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with Dr.
Peter N. Christie, DO to provide physicals to staff (bus drivers and cafeteria
workers) and students. The cost of the 2015-2016 contract is $9,366.82 plus
$55.00 for bus driver examinations and $20.00 per Mantoux-PPD.
Background
The provision of these services are required according to the RTMSD
Agreement with the RTM Bus Drivers/Custodial Maintenance Association
and under P.S. Code of 1949, Act 14, Article 14, Section 1421 and
amendments.
XI.
Finance
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XI.
Finance
B.
General
11.
Dr. Robert Sing, Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with Dr.
Robert Sing of Springfield Sports Emergency Medical Corporation for
School Doctor for schools and assignments by the School District. The cost
of the contract is not to exceed $25,578.
Background
Dr. Sing provides medical examinations and services required under the
School Health Act.
12.
Dr. Peter Christie Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Dr. Peter Christie to review
Individual Education Programs (IEP) that require health-related services that
are medically necessary at the rate of $25/IEP.
Background
PA Medical Access requires physicians to review any IEP that includes
medically necessary health-related supports.
13.
Green Tree School Contract
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a tuition contract submitted
for a special education student with significant needs to attend the Green
Tree School for the 2015-2016 school year.
Background
This placement is required based on the special education needs of the
students in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. The per diem tuition rate is $259.75.
XI.
Finance
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XI.
Finance
B.
General
14.
Melmark School Extended School Year Contract
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract for payment of
tuition for a special education student to attend the Melmark School for
Extended School Year services for the summer of 2015 and for the 20152016 school year.
Background
This placement is required based on the special education needs of the
students in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. The tuition is in the amount of $519/diem.
15.
ABA2DAY Behavior Services, LLC Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract for the
provision of a special education program at ABA2DAY Behavior Services,
LLC for a student with significant needs for Extended School Year services.
Background
These services are required to meet the needs of a special education
student in compliance with IDEA. The educational costs for the summer of
2015 are $10,054.56.
16.
Elwyn Counseling Services Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve two contracts with
Elwyn to provide psychological counseling services to special education
students at the secondary level. The two contracts are for a therapeutic
facilitator 2.5 days/week at Penncrest and .5/week at the Simon Youth
Academy at the rate of $76.22/hour.
Background
Students in the emotional support program receive psychological services
as part of the related services in their Individual Education Plan. Specifically
identified regular education students may also receive these services as part
of a student support team referral.
XI.
Finance
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XI.
Finance
B.
General
17.
Elwyn Psychological Counseling Services Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with Elwyn to
provide psychological counseling services to special education students at
the elementary level. The contract is for a therapeutic facilitator 2 days/week
across the four elementary schools at the rate of $72.83/hour.
Background
Students in the emotional support program receive psychological services
as part of the related services in their Individual Education Plan. Specifically
identified regular education students may also receive these services as part
of a student support team referral.
18.
AIM Academy Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with the AIM
Academy to provide Wilson training and certification.
Background
Training and certification is for four special education teachers. Wilson is a
highly intensive, remedial reading program for students diagnosed with
reading disabilities. The cost of training and certification is $9,750.
19.
Elwyn – Davidson School Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with Elwyn
for a student to attend the Davidson School for the 2015-2016 school year.
Background
This placement is required based on the special education needs of the
students in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. The tuition is in the amount of $274.64/diem.
XI.
Finance
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XI.
Finance
B.
General
20.
George Crothers Memorial School Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with the
George Crothers Memorial School for a student to attend for the 2015-2016
school year.
Background
This placement is required based on the special education needs of the
students in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. The tuition is in the amount of $240.20/diem.
21.
Royer-Greaves School for the Blind Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract for a special
education student to receive Extended School Year Services at the RoyerGreaves School for the Blind.
Background
Extended School Year services are required based on the special education
needs of the student in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act. Educational costs for the summer of 2015
are 479.08/day for 25 days.
22.
Settlement Agreement with Parent of Special Education Student
Resolve, that the Board approve a settlement agreement for a special
education student to provide reimbursement to parents for tuition and
related costs (uniform, school lunches) at a private school not to exceed
$14,500 for the 2015-2016 school year. Attorney fees not to exceed $4,000
dollars are included in these costs.
Background
Tuition reimbursement is in place of the District providing educational
placement at an approved private school and releases the District of all
obligations to provide a free and appropriate public education as required by
IDEA.
XI.
Finance
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XI.
Finance
B.
General
23.
Settlement Agreement Amendment
Resolve, that the Board approve an amendment to a settlement agreement
to provide an additional $3,000 for tuition reimbursement at a private school
for the 2015-2016 school year.
Background
The additional tuition reimbursement will allow the student to complete his
senior year of education and receive his diploma.
24.
AED Service Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a renewal of the
contract for a seven year lease with School Health to provide 18 AED's with
service contracts and annual maintenance of each unit including
replacement of pediatric pads and batteries. This contract will be approved
pending review of the Solicitor.
Background
AED's are required under Act 35 of PA Law. The annual cost of the lease is
$10,689.01/year for seven years.
25.
Extended School Year Contracts
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following contracts that
have been submitted for the provision of Extended School Year services
and programs for identified special education students. These services are
required under IDEA.
a.
Timothy School – 1 student at the tuition rate of $5,375.
b.
Vanguard School – 1 student at the tuition rate of $7,545.
c.
The Green Tree School – 1 student at the tuition rate of $5,915.
26.
Bayada Nursing Services Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a renewal contract with Bayada Nursing
Services to provide professional nursing services in school when needed at
the rate of $49.95/hour for RN services.
Background
Bayada will provide an RN to school on a substitute basis when needed.
XI.
Finance
9
August 27, 2015
2015-2016 SPRINGTON LAKE FALL ATHLETIC
SUPPLEMENTALS
2015-2016
YEARS
EXPERIENCE
STEP
UNIT
RATE
UNITS
SALARY
SUPPLEMENTAL
SLMS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
SLMS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENT D
CAITLIN JUDGE
ALEXANDRA TYSKA
1
1
1
1
145
145
15.5
15.5
$2,247.50
$2,247.50
FIELD HOCKEY - 7TH GRADE
FIELD HOCKEY - 8TH GRADE
SUSAN HOWE
JACKIE BAKER
2
3
1
1
145
145
21
21
$3,045.00
$3,045.00
VOLLEYBALL - 8TH GRADE
VOLLEYBALL - 7TH GRADE
BRIAN LYNCH
MEGAN SNYDER
5
10+
2
4
152
173
21
21
$3,192.00
$3,633.00
SOCCER - 7TH GRADE (BOYS)
SOCCER - 8TH GRADE (BOYS)
JOHN PHILLIPS
MARK NIXON
2
3
1
1
145
145
21
21
$3,045.00
$3,045.00
SOCCER - 8TH GRADE (GIRLS)
SOCCER - 7TH GRADE (GIRLS)
KELLY PIECARA
JESSICA LEVY
4
4
2
2
152
152
21
21
$3,192.00
$3,192.00
HD FOOTBALL COACH - UNLIMITED
ASST FOOTBALL COACH - UNLIMIT
HEAD FOOTBALL - 115 LBS
ASST FOOTBALL - 115 LBS
DONALD PUCKETT
JAMES BUTZ
JOESPH SESSOMS
HENRY STROBRIDGE, III
10+
3
10+
4
4
1
4
2
173
145
173
152
21
17
21
17
$3,633.00
$2,465.00
$3,633.00
$2,584.00
HEAD FALL CHEERLEADING
JENNIFER BLYTHE
7
3
162
20
$3,240.00
CROSS COUNTRY
ANDREW VIRTUE
10+
4
173
21
$3,633.00
2015-2016 PENNCREST NON-ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS
STUDENT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
ALL-SCHOOL MUSICAL - DIRECTOR (.4)
ALL-SCHOOL MUSICAL - DIRECTOR (.6)
ALL-SCHOOL MUSICAL - ASSISTANT DIR. (.6)
ALL-SCHOOL MUSICAL - ASSISTANT DIR. (.4)
ART HONOR SOCIETY (.5)
ART HONOR SOCIETY (.5)
ASS'T BAND DIRECTOR (.5)
ASS'T BAND DIRECTOR (.5)
BAND FRONT GUARD COORDINATOR
ASS'T BAND DIRECTOR
ASS'T BAND DIRECTOR
INDOOR DRUM LINE
BAND DIRECTOR
JAZZ BAND DIRECTOR
CHORAL DIRECTOR
DANCE TEAM (.5)
DANCE TEAM (.5)
DETENTION SUPV
DETENTION SUPV
ECO CLUB
EMANON: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
EMANON: WINTER PRODUCTION
EMANON: COORDINATOR
EMANON: READER'S THEATER
EMANON: CHILDREN'S THEATER
ENVIROTHON
ASSISTANT ENVIRONTHON
FRESHMAN CLASS ADVISOR
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS CLUB
HISTORY DAY
HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY
MATH HONOR SOCIETY
FOREIGN LANG HON SOCIETY (.5)
FOREIGN LANG HON SOCIETY (.5)
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (.5)
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (.5)
NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY
HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL
INTERACT CLUB
ATTACHMENT E
GREG JACOBS
P. MURPHY
J. VERDEUR
C. CONSADENE
M. ROSINSKI
MICHELE KANIA
CONCETTA MATTIONI
ALAN RENO
EMILY GOSS
LEIGHANN FIELDS
BRIAN ROSA
VACANT
VACANT
CRAIG SNYDER
CRAIG SNYDER
MEGAN ROZINSKI
VACANT
VACANT
JEREMEY SMITH
KRISTEN CURRY
DAVID MILLER
VACANT
CHRISTOPHER GROUZES
KEVIN NOLEN
KEVIN NOLEN
KEVIN NOLEN
MARK SAMILENKO
CHRISSA KUNTZ
JERRY DIAZ
ANDREA RACHUBINSKI
SEAN HOBDELL
BEN DANSON
JOSEPH PELECKIS
LAURA NEMEC-OSBORNE
JENNIFER BROTMAN
LORI RICE-SPRING
DEANN SCHERER
CAROLYN HEATON
VACANT
SEAN HOBDELL
2015-2016
STEP
UNIT
RATE
UNITS
SALARY
3
10+
8
5
1
8
5
8
2
4
3
1
4
3
2
1
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
4
4
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
4
2
145
173
162
152
145
162
152
162
145
152
145
145
145
173
173
145
152
145
145
152
152
145
152
173
173
173
173
152
145
152
162
145
145
152
145
145
173
145
173
152
25
10
15
12
8
4
4
10
5
25
5
20
10
50
10
26
4
4
10
10
8
11
17
7
11
13
18
10
10
18
8
8
8
4
4
7.5
7.5
8
8
8
$3,625.00
$1,730.00
$2,430.00
$1,824.00
$1,160.00
$648.00
$608.00
$1,620.00
$725.00
$3,800.00
$725.00
10+
10+
3
2
5
4
4
10+
10+
10+
10+
4
1
4
7
2
2
4
3
3
10
3
4
Attachment E
$8,650.00
$1,730.00
$3,770.00
$1,450.00
$1,520.00
$1,216.00
$2,584.00
$1,211.00
$1,903.00
$2,249.00
$3,114.00
$1,520.00
$1,450.00
$2,736.00
$1,296.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$608.00
$580.00
$1,087.50
$1,297.50
$1,160.00
$1,216.00
2015-2016 PENNCREST NON-ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS
INTERNATIONAL CLUB
INTRAMURALS
JR. CLASS ADVISOR #2
JR. CLASS ADVISOR #1
JR. VARIETY SHOW DIR
JR. VARIETY SHOW DIRECTOR
DELCO HI-Q SPONSOR
LITERARY MAGAZINE
MEDICAL SCHOLARS(Future Health Professionals)
MODEL UN
MORNING DIRECTOR
MORNING SUPV
ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR
SADD CLUB
PHYSICS OLYMPICS COACH
ASSISTANT PHYSICS OLYMPICS COACH
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD ASST COACH
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD COACH
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD ASST COACH
SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR #2
SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR #1
SOPH CLASS ADVISOR
FITNESS CLUB (.33)Fall
FITNESS CLUB (.33) Winter
FITNESS CLUB (.33) Spring
STAGE MANAGER/TECH CREW (.5)
STAGE MANAGER/TECH CREW (.5)
STUDENT COUNCIL
SUPPLIES COORDINATOR
TV PRODUCTION/TEAM ASSIST
YEARBOOK
SEAN HOBDELL
TOM DURANT
VACANT
JOSEPH PELECKIS
ROBIN HECKMAN
MEGAN ROZINSKI
HEATHER LUDWIG
JIM ZERVANOS
BRIAN DOUGHERTY
MARK WILLIAMS
CAROLYN HEATON
EVAN PETTIT
ANTOINETTE LYONS
MICHELE WOODWARD
JAMES CICCARELLI
ANTHONY LOMBARDO
JAMES CICCARELLI
ED SOMERS
JAMES SHEA
HEATHER LUDWIG
DAVID MILLER
CAROLYN HEATON
STEPHAN DASHKIWSKY
STEPHAN DASHKIWSKY
RICKY STROUP
VACANT
VACANT
A.NDREA RACHUBINSKI
ROBERT HIGGINS
WINNIE HOST
STEVE MESCANTI
2015-2016
STEP
UNIT
RATE
UNITS
SALARY
2
10+
1
4
2
1
3
1
1
4
1
2
1
1
4
4
4
1
4
4
3
4
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
4
145
173
152
145
162
145
145
173
145
152
145
145
173
173
173
145
173
173
162
173
152
145
152
152
145
145
162
145
145
145
173
8
15
20
20
15
10
18
10
8
8
20
8
26
8
18
10
10
18
10
20
20
10
5
5
5
10
10
18
8
19
35
$1,160.00
$2,595.00
3
9
1
3
10+
3
5
1
1
10+
10+
10+
3
10+
10+
8
10+
5
2
4
4
3
3
2
3
10+
Attachment E
$2,900.00
$2,430.00
$1,450.00
$2,610.00
$1,730.00
$1,160.00
$1,216.00
$2,900.00
$1,160.00
$4,498.00
$1,384.00
$3,114.00
$1,450.00
$1,730.00
$3,114.00
$1,620.00
$3,460.00
$3,040.00
$1,450.00
$760.00
$760.00
$725.00
$2,610.00
$1,160.00
$2,755.00
$6,055.00
Quote #: 00011255
Order Form
650 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 1-800-424-9299 Fax: 866-891-8612
District/Entity ("CLIENT") Name:
Rose Tree Media SD
308 N Olive St
Media, PA 19063-2403
Student Enrollment: B (2,001 - 20,000)
Bb Customer Account No: 328616
Client Accounts Payable Information
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PO Number: ______________________
Contact Name: ___________________
Contact Telephone Number: __________________________
* Blackboard will provide Client with the licensed software, support and/or services ("Licenses and Services") to the extent identified in Exhibit A
of this Master Agreement Order Form (“Order Form” or “Agreement”) for the fees set forth in Exhibit A. The Licenses and Services are subject to
the specifications and limitations set forth in Exhibit B, as well as the Incorporated Contract Documents (listed below and incorporated by
reference). If any term of this Order Form conflicts with any Incorporated Contract Document, then this Order Form shall control. For purposes of
clarification, all existing Blackboard Schedules, if any, are hereby appended to the Master Agreement, as referenced below, which shall replace
and supersede any existing Master Terms or Master Agreements between the parties.
Term
1. Initial Term: Unless otherwise specified in the Licenses and Services set forth in Exhibit A, the Initial Term shall be 12
months following the Effective Date.
2. Unless otherwise specified in the Licenses and Services set forth in Exhibit A, this Order Form shall be renewed
automatically for successive periods of one (1) year (each a “Renewal Term”) after the expiration of the Initial Term and any
subsequent Renewal Term, unless Client provides Blackboard, or Blackboard provides Client, with a written notice to the
contrary sixty (60) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or Renewal Term, as applicable.
3. Effective Date:08/01/2015
Fees and Payment Terms
1. All initial and subsequent payments shall be due Net 30. Unless otherwise specified, all dollars ($) are United States
currency.
2. Client shall be invoiced for amounts due in respect of the first year of the Initial Term upon execution of this Order Form.
3. Sales Tax: If applicable, a copy of your Sales Tax Direct Pay Certificate or your Sales Tax Exemption Certificate must be
returned with this Order Form.
Incorporated Contract Documents
Standard Terms and Conditions, Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found at http://help.schoolwires.com/welcome.
Blackboard Master Agreement located at http://agreements.blackboard.com/bbinc/blackboardmaster.aspx.
Centricity Supplement, End-User Requirements, Support Packages and Essential Package which can be found at:
http://help.schoolwires.com/centricityinfo
Professional Services Definitions which can be found at http://help.schoolwires.com/professionalservices
Client acknowledges that it has reviewed and accepts each of the above contract documents.
The following Exhibits are attached to this Agreement:
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EXHIBIT A
Fees
Product Code
SCH-CREATIVE
Product Name
Creative: MyWay Premium Single Template
QTY
1
Product or Service
Description
Year 1
08/01/201507/31/2016
One-Time Fees
$ 3,500.00
Total
$ 3,500.00
* While the Subscription Fees for each of the annual or other periods reflected in the table above are stated as fixed Subscription Fees, the fees
due for each annual period following the initial period (which is either Year 1 or a partial year period) may be increased by a percentage amount
no greater than the applicable increase in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers, U.S. City Average
(“CPI-U”). In each instance, the CPI-U will be measured over a twelve (12) month period which ends on the month which is six (6) months
immediately prior to the first month of the contract year for which the increase would apply. Blackboard would notify Client of any such increase
in the invoice submitted prior to the contract year at issue. For increases that may apply to renewal or other periods following the term of years
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THE PARTIES have executed this Agreement through the signatures of their respective authorized representatives.
Blackboard
Rose Tree Media SD
Tess Frazier____________________________
Name of Authorized Blackboard Officer
______________________________________
Name of Authorized Rose Tree Media SD Representative
Vice President – Contracts_________________
Title
______________________________________
Title
______________________________________
Signature
______________________________________
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Date
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Date
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