ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
August 28, 2014
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
III.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Legislative Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2014
Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2014
Presentations and Awards
A.
None
IV.
Educational Presentation
RTM Summer Theater: "School House Rock" - Patrick Murphy, Chris Grouzes
and Christa Consadene
V.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
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 – Sue Williamson
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VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
None
New Business
A.
B.
C.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
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.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
d.
Supplemental Contracts
e.
Create New Position
f.
Other – See Attachments A and B
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School EcoAdventure – Ohiopyle, PA
2.
Penncrest High School Wrestlers – Lancaster, PA
3.
Penncrest Boys Cross Country Team – Hershey, PA
4.
Penncrest High School Wrestlers – Hershey, PA
5.
Penncrest Girls and Boys swim Teams – Bucknell University
6.
Penncrest Girls and Boys Indoor Track Teams – State College, PA
7.
Penncrest Girls and Boys Outdoor Track Team – Shippensburg, PA
8.
Penncrest Marching Band – Tampa, FL
9.
Penncrest Cheerleaders – Orlando, FL
Policy Change
1.
Policy 113.2 Behavior Support – Review – See Attachment C
Finance
A.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
None
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X.
Finance
B.
C.
D.
XI.
General
1.
Change Orders – None
2.
Budgetary Transfers – None
3.
DIBELS Data System Agreement
4.
Renewal Contract with Interquest Detection Canines
5.
CritiCare Contract
6.
Contract to Reimburse a Parent for Transportation
7.
CritiCare Contract
8.
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsey Contract
9.
Vanguard School for Special Needs Contract
10.
Vanguard School Contract
11.
Barn at Spring Brook Farm Contract
12.
Annette Gallagher Contract
13.
Dr. Peter N. Christie, DO Contract
14.
Dr. Robert Sing Contract
15.
Settlement Agreement
16.
AIM Academy Agreement
Financials for June 2014 and July 2014
Bill Lists for June 2014 and July 2014
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 23, 2014, at Penncrest High
School. The Legislative Meetings are recorded on tape.
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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 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
August 28, 2014
Minutes of the June 26, 2014 Legislative Meeting
I. Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
____________________________________________________________________________
Board Members in Attendance:
John Hanna, President
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Vice President
Tracy Barusevicius
Nancy Fronduti
Nancy Mackrides
Elizabeth Schneider
William O’Donnell
Harry Postles
Bill Tyson
Students:
Absent: Riley George
Rahmi Halaby
Talia Kaplan
Michaela Rheil
Absent:
Also in Attendance:
Eric Bucci, Principal GW
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
Bernadette Dacanay, Home & School Visitor
William Dougherty, Asst. Principal PHS
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Joe Fuhr, Principal SYA
Rick Gregg, Principal PHS
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Ralph Harrison. Asst. Principal PHS
Anthony Jackowski, Asst. Principal SLMS
Mack Johnson, Mgmt. Systems Admin.
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Thomas Kelly, Esq., Solicitor
Patti Linden, Supv. Technology
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Spec
Chip Olinger, Athletic Director
Jenny Robinson, Principal Rose Tree Elem.
Robert Salladino, Principal SLMS
Steve Taylor, Asst. Superintendent
Katherine White, Asst. Principal SLMS
James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
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II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2014
Bid Opening, May 20, 2914 Glenwood VCT Flooring Replacement
Bid Opening, May 20, 2014 Indian Lane Interior Door Replacements
Bid Opening, May 20, 2014 Painting at Penncrest and Glenwood
Bid Opening, June 3, 2014 Ceiling Replacements
Bid Opening, June 3, 2014 Masonry Restoration
Bid Opening, June 3, 2014 Media Elementary Floor Replacement
Bid Opening, June 3, 2014 Window Repair at Media Elementary
Bid Opening, June 3, 2014 Leak Remediation and Waterproofing Springton Lake
Bid Opening, June 5, 2014 Springton Lake Walking Trail
Bid Opening, June 6, 2014 Indian Lane Boiler Replacement
Bid Opening, June 6, 2014 Lighting Fixture Replacements
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 139
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
May 22, 2014 and the bid opening minutes of May 20, 2014, June 3, 2014, June 5,
2014 and June 6, 2014, in Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2014
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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II.
Approval of Minutes
M.
N.
Special Legislative Meeting, June 10, 2014
Bid Opening, June 23, 2014 Rose Tree Roof-Gutter Repair
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 140
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Special Legislative Meeting
Minutes of June 10, 2014, in Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2014.
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Bid Opening Minutes of
June 23, 2014, in Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2014.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Penncrest High School Girls’ 4 x 100 Relay Team
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Ms. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 141
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to the
Girls’ 4 x 100 Relay Team for their sixth place medal in the State Championships.
Team members include Brianna Artis, Alicia Collier, Mariah Kozub and Zoe Gabel.
Their time was 48.87. Coaches are Rob Brown and Michael Clark.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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III.
Presentations and Awards
B.
Penncrest High School 200 Meter
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 142
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to
Alicia Collier for her eighth place medal in the 200 meters race. Her time was
25.32.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
C.
Penncrest High School Boys’ 4 x 800 Relay Team
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Tyson seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 143
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to the
Boys’ 4 x 800 Relay Team for their seventh place medal. Their time was 7:50.9.
Team members are Evan Emanuel, Brendan Hanna, Soham Kamat and Matt
Kazanjian.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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III.
Presentations and Awards
D.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor’s Excellence in Academics during the
2012-13 School Year
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 144
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Governor’s Proclamation and
Banner to Penncrest High School, Media Elementary School and Rose Tree
Elementary School. The School Performance Profile is the most comprehensive
measure yet designed by the Department of Education to measure the
effectiveness of schools. Achieving this honor means your schools are achieving
the highest level of performance in a number of areas. Congratulations to you, to
your respective faculties and staffs, to the students, and to their parents on the
occasion of this award. All the best for future success.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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III.
Presentations and Awards
E.
Penncrest High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse – 2014 PIAA State Champions
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 145
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to the
2014 PIAA State Champion and undefeated Central League Champion Penncrest
Boys Lacrosse team. Team Members include: Justin Beyer, Robert Bond,
Alexander Bonnett, Dylan Boyer, Casey Brown, Cameron Bryan, Daniel Bullitt,
Brett Chominski, Kevin Delaney, Max Fishman, Patrick Gorman, Ryan Granger,
Zachary Granger, Zachary Groses, Drew Hanna, Spencer Hespenheide, Zachary
Kaut, Ryan Kinnard, William Kinnard, Robert Klodarska, Robert Logan, TJ Loper,
William Manganiello, Dylan McCleaft, Ian McKernan, Patrick McLaughlin, Joseph
Montgomery, Greyson Nelson, Steven Nolan, Liam O’Donnell, Dylan Protesto,
Joseph Quintiliano, Nate Reagle, Ryan Schultz, Colin Speer, Ethan Trusty, William
VanLeer, Nicholas Whalen and Matthew Young. Coaches: Wayne Matsinger –
Head Coach, Chris Derrick – Assistant Coach, Evan Pettit – Assistant Coach, Eric
Poole – Assistant Coach, Scott Rumford – Assistant Coach, Tom Davis – Goalie
Coach, Jeff Pettit –Head JV Coach and Mike Baldasarre – Head JVB Coach.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
iPad Innovative - Year End Review – Patti Linden
Reports
A.
B.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
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V.
Reports
C.
Committee Highlights and Reports
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 146
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the election of the following
individuals to serve as members of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit Board
of Directors:
Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017
Garnet Valley
Haverford
Marple Newtown
Springfield
William Penn
Tracy Karwoski
Philip Hopkins
Nancy Galbraith
Frank Agovino
Robert Reardon
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
D.
E.
F.
G.
School Reports - In Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2014
Superintendent’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2014
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2014
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2014
Mr. Tyson moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 147
Resolve, the Board of School Directors recommendation for disposition of the
Grievance of Employee X be approved as submitted by the committee.
The aforementioned was approved following a roll call vote:
AYES:
John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth
Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti and Linda Kinsler-Fox
ABSENT: None
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VI.
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
RTMEA – Susan Howe
Rose Tree Media Residents - none
Old Business
A.
Policy #217 Graduation Requirements - Second Read and Approval – See
Attachment A - In Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2014
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Postles seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 148
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve Policy #217 Graduation
Requirements. See Attachment A. New Chapter 4 regulations that went into effect
on March 1, 2014 require all school districts in the state of Pennsylvania to
approve new graduation requirements prior to September 2, 2014. These new
requirements must include language about Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology,
and Literature as requirements for graduation beginning with the class of 2017.
They also eliminate the culminating graduation project as a requirement for
graduation beginning with the class of 2017. Penncrest is also recommending an
increase in total credits required for graduation from the current 24.4 to 28.0. The
new numbers of credits apply to the class of 2017 and following, with the class of
2017 needing the same number of total credits but 1.75 instead of 2.00 in
Community Service. Revisions to Policy 217 were discussed at the May and June
2014 Curriculum & Instruction Committee meetings.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Supplemental Contracts
c.
Salary Change
d.
Elimination of a Position
e.
Other, See Attachments B, C and D
E.
Addendum - Personnel
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 149
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following New Business:
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
Professional
1.
Anthony Jackowski, Assistant Principal, Springton Lake Middle
School, resignation effective July 30, 2014.
2.
Joann Wade Special Education Teacher, Glenwood,
retirement effective June 20, 2014. Ms. Wade joined the staff
of Rose Tree Media School District in 1996. She is retiring
after 18 years of dedicated service.
Non-Instructional
1.
Anita Bloom, Bus Driver, due to the inability to perform
required job functions effective June 27, 2014.
2.
Jenni Rebecca Smith, Part Time Secretary I, Springton Lake
Middle School, resignation effective June 30, 2014.
3.
Catherine Dragone, Substitute Bus Aide, resignation effective
June 13, 2014.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
b.
Non-Instructional
4.
2.
Ronald F. Shortall, Custodian, Rose Tree Elementary,
retirement effective June 30, 2014. Mr. Shortall joined the
staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 2008. He is retiring
after 6 years of dedicated service.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
John Phillips, Long Term Substitute English Teacher for the
2014-2015 school year effective August 25, 2014 at the
annual salary of $46,091.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 2. Mr.
Phillips served as a Long Term Substitute for the 2013-2014
school year. Mr. Phillips received his Bachelor’s Degree from
West Chester University. He is assigned to Penncrest High
School replacing Michelle Kirk who is on leave.
2.
Elizabeth Hartert, Elementary Teacher, effective August 25,
2014 at the annual salary of $54,191.00, Master’s
Degree/Step 6. Ms. Hartert received her Bachelor’s Degree
from the University of Delaware and her Master’s Degree from
West Chester University. She comes to us from the Oxford
Area School District where she served as an Instructional
Support Teacher. Ms. Hartert is assigned to Rose Tree
Elementary. NOTE: Ms. Hartert is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Lora Hirshberg, AGP Teacher effective August 25, 2014, at
the annual salary of $53,968.00, Master’s Degree/Step 5. Ms.
Hirshberg received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from
the University of Pittsburgh. She comes to us from Fairfax
County Public Schools in Virginia where she served as a
Technology Specialist. Ms. Hirshberg is assigned to Media
and Glenwood Elementary Schools replacing Anthony Grisillo
who was reassigned. NOTE: Ms. Hirshberg is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
4.
Recommend the following personnel to serve as Summer
Theatre sponsors for Summer School 2014 at the rate of
$198.00 per day:
Joseph Fisher
Richard Birch
Claire McGeehan
Christa Consadene
Becky Ferguson
Lighting
Sound
Costumes
Choreographer
Assistant Director
5.
Patrick Murphy, Summer Theatre Musical Director at the rate
of $198.00 per day. This is a correction from the May
Legislative Agenda.
6.
Christopher Grouzes, Summer Theatre Stage Director at the
rate of $198.00 per day. This is a correction from the May
Legislative Agenda.
7.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as ESY Summer School 2014 Teachers at the rate of
$111.00 per day:
Tiffany Bendistis
Mary Dempsey
Will Harmon
Kristen Manderachi
Christina Mozzani (sub)
Katherine McCarthy (sub)
Jodi Strevig (sub)
Maureen Shields
Diane Stern
Nicole Zulli
Debra Schnaars (sub)
Michelle Woodward (sub)
Caitlyn Carminito (sub)
8.
Jennifer Santisi, Occupational Therapist for ESY Summer
School 2014 at the rate of $111.00 per day.
9.
Julia Friedgen, Substitute ESY Speech and Language
Therapist for Summer School 2014 at the rate of $111.00 per
day.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
10.
Mackenzie Omlor, Elementary Teacher effective August 24,
2014 at the annual salary of $54,637.00, Master’s
Degree/Step 8. Ms. Omlor received her Bachelor’s Degree
from West Chester University and her Master’s from Georgian
Court College. She served as a Long Term Substitute during
the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years. Ms. Omlor is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary. This is a new position
11.
Jillian Passaro, Physical Education Teacher for Summer
School 2014 effective June 24, 2014 at the rate of $111.00 per
day.
12.
Cristina Hammond, ESY Summer School Teacher, for
Summer School 2014 effective June 27, 2014 at the rate of
$111.00 per day. NOTE: Ms. Hammond is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
13.
Jonathan Toto, ESY Summer School Teacher for Summer
School 2014 effective June 27, 2014 at the rate of $111.00 per
day.
14.
Amanda Piercy, ESY Summer School teacher for Summer
School 2014 effective June 27, 2014 at the rate of $111.00 per
day. NOTE: Ms. Piercy is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
15.
Lauren Kilday, Science Camp Teacher for Summer School
2014 effective June 24, 2014 at the rate of $111.00 per day.
16.
Molly O’Hara, Physical Education Teacher for Summer School
2014 effective June 24, 2014 at the rate of $111.00 per day.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
17.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as Summer School Teachers effective July 7, 2014 at
the rate of $111.00 per day:
Jacqueline Baker
Kelly Piecra
Sharon Williams
b.
Science
Math
Language Arts
Non-Instructional
1.
John Blaisse, Substitute Maintenance, effective June 27, 2014
at the rate of $12.00 per hour. NOTE: Mr. Blaisse is being
hired pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Nicholas Boleto, Substitute Maintenance, effective June 27,
2014 at the rate of $12.00 per hour. NOTE: Mr. Boleto is
being hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
3.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as ESY Summer School 2014 Instructional Assistants at
the rate of $17.54 per hour:
Victoria Blair
Suzanne Carroll
Joann Dougherty
Svitlana Duffy
Coleen Fickes
Julie Gropp
Sharon Hazley
Trish Impagliazzo
Jessica Jacovini
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Jill Koechig
Donna Lomas
Susan McKeon
Eugenia Perich
Chrissy Raymond
Elise Simonian
Patricia Skean
Barbara Snyder
Christine Raymond
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
4.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as ESY Summer School 2014 Substitute Instructional
Assistants at the rate of $17.54 per hour:
Florence Brown
Marianne Nigolian
Michelle Skowronek
Lisa Wren
5.
Bridget McDermott, Instructional Assistant for ESY Summer
School 2014 at the rate of $17.54 per hour. NOTE: Ms.
McDermott is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
6.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as Summer Garage Help effective June 23, 2014 at the
rate of $12.00 per hour.
Shiela Baker
Marguerite Carletti
James Donley
Joseph McGrath
David Moore
Michael Willauer
7.
Elizabeth Bittner, Substitute Nurse effective June 27, 2014 at
the rate of $140.00 per day. NOTE: Ms. Bittner is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
8.
Scott Patton, Substitute Maintenance effective June 27, 2014
at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
9.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as Trip Chaperones for the Penncrest Lacrosse State
Finals at the rate of $25.00 per hour:
Sean Hobdell
David Matthews
John Phillips
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Christopher Quintans
Edward Somers
Enoch Stevenson
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
Non-Instructional
10.
James Lynch, Substitute Bus Driver effective June 27, 2014 at
the rate of $21.96 per hour. Mr. Lynch is assigned to
Transportation. NOTE: Mr. Lynch is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
11.
Joshua Hughes, Substitute Bus Driver effective June 27, 2014
at the rate of $21.96 per hour. Mr. Hughes is assigned to
Transportation. NOTE: Mr. Hughes is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
12.
Dylan DeAngelis, Substitute Maintenance, effective June
27,2014 at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
1.
Kathleen Cook from 10 Month Specialist at Glenwood
Elementary to Secretary I, effective July 1, 2014 at the annual
salary of $35,857.07. Ms. Cook is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School replacing Lynn Morrison who retired.
2.
Kelly Hogan from (.8) Health/Physical Education Teacher to
1.0 Health/Physical Education Teacher effective August 25,
2014 at the annual salary of $46,647.00, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 6. Ms. Hogan is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following Penncrest
personnel to serve as Post Season Olympiad Sponsors at the
rate of $40.00 per hour:
James Ciccarelli
Edward Somers
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
c.
Supplemental Contracts
2.
Alicia Mathisen, Dance Chaperone for the 2013-2014 school
year at the rate of $55.00 per event. Ms. Mathisen is assigned
to Penncrest High School.
3.
Linda Kilpatrick, Dance Chaperone for the 2013-2014 school
year at the rate of $18.33 per hour. Ms. Kilpatrick is assigned
to Penncrest High School.
4.
Alison Koechig, Dance Chaperone for the 2013-2014 school
year at the rate of $18.33 per hour. Ms. Koechig is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
5.
Christopher Quintans, Dance Chaperone for the 2013-2014
school year at the rate of $55.00 per event. Mr. Quintans is
assigned to Penncrest High School.
6.
Stephanie Varacchi, Head Field Hockey Coach for the 20142015 school year at the annual salary of $5,655.00. Ms.
Varacchi is assigned to Penncrest High School.
Salary Change
1.
d.
Robin Heckman, Summer School Teacher, pay rate was
incorrectly reported on the May Board. Pay rate is $99.00 per
day.
Elimination of a Position
1.
Recommend Board approval for the elimination of the
Challenge Program Director position effective with the
beginning of the 2014-2015 school year.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
E.
Other
1.
Recommend Board approval for the renewal of the contract for
Frontline Technologies AESOP services with Rose Tree
Media School District effective July 1, 2014 through June 30,
2015 in the amount of $8,885.60.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the District Salaries for the
2014 – 2015 school year. Attachment B - In Official Legislative
Minutes of June 26, 2014
3.
Recommend Board approval to change the name of the
Challenge Mentors to Student Mentors effective with the 20142015 school year.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the agreement between Rose
Tree Media School District and ADSUP I effective July 1, 2014
through June 30, 2017. See Attachment C - In Official
Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2014
5.
Recommend Board approval of the ADSUP I Salary Ranges
for the 2014-2015 school year. See Attachment D - In Official
Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2014
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations – none
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Christine M. Seeley, Acting Principal, effective July 1, 2014 at
the annual salary of $116,466. Ms. Seeley received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University and her
Master’s Degree from the University of Scranton. She has
served as an Elementary Teacher in Rose Tree Media School
District since 2009. Ms. Seeley is assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary replacing Bill Bennett who is on leave.
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IX.
New Business
E.
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations – none
2.
Nominations
b.
Professional
2.
Paula Voshell, Elementary Principal, effective July 1, 2014 at
the annual salary of $128,726. Dr. Voshell received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Widener University and her Master’s
Degree from West Chester University. She comes to us from
Centennial School District where she has served as
Elementary Principal since 2012. Dr. Voshell is assigned to
Media Elementary replacing Maria Kotch who retired. NOTE:
Dr. Voshell is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
3.
Donald DiPaulo, Jr., Assistant Principal, effective July 1, 2014
at the annual salary of $110,348. Mr. DiPaulo received his
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from West Chester
University. He comes to us from Radnor Township School
District where he has taught since 2001. Mr. DiPaulo is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School replacing Anthony
Jackowski who resigned. NOTE: Mr. DiPaulo is being hired
pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Envirothon Team to University of Pittsburgh, Johnston, PA
2.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Team to Springfield Missouri
3.
Penncrest Ski and Snowboard Club to Vermont
4.
Penncrest Ski and Snowboard Club to Vermont
5.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad Team to Huntingdon, PA
6.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad Team - National Tournament –
Lincoln, NE
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Postles seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 150
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Envirothon Team to University of Pittsburgh, Johnston, PA
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Penncrest High School
Envirothon Team to attend a State competition from May 19 to May 21,
2015. Transportation costs totaling $400 and lodging and meals costs
approximately $750 are being paid by the District. Substitute costs total
$408.
2.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Team to Springfield Missouri
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Penncrest High
School Envirothon Team attend the National competition from July 28 to
August 2, 2015. Students are traveling by airplane. Transportation and
meals are covered by the PA Envirothon organization.
3.
Penncrest Ski and Snowboard Club to Vermont
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Penncrest Ski
and Snowboard Club to attend a Vermont ski trip from January 16, 2015 to
January 19, 2015 at Stowe Ski Resort, Vermont. Student costs are
approximately $400 per student, based on fundraising. There is no cost to
the District.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
4.
Penncrest Ski and Snowboard Club to Vermont
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Penncrest Ski
and Snowboard Club to attend a ski trip from February 13, 2015 to February
16, 2015 to Sugarbush, Vermont. Student costs are approximately $400,
based on fundraising. There is no cost to the District.
5.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad Team to Huntingdon, PA
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Penncrest High
School Science Olympiad Team to attend the State Tournament at Juniata
College in Huntingdon, PA from April 23 to 25, 2015. Twenty-three students
and four chaperones will attend the State Tournament. There is no cost to
the students. Costs to the District include transportation, substitute fees,
meals and lodging for a total of approximately $5,000.
6.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad Team - National Tournament –
Lincoln, NE
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Penncrest High
School Science Olympiad Team to attend the National Tournament at the
University of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE from May 13 – 17, 2015. Twentythree students and four chaperones will attend the National Tournament.
Cost to students will be $450, with fundraising. Costs to the District include
transportation, substitute fees, meals and lodging for a total of
approximately $9,860.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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IX.
New Business
C.
D.
2014-2015 School Year Calendar, See Attachment E
None
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 151
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the 2014-2015 School Year
Calendar. See Attachment E - In Official Legislative Minutes of June 26, 2014
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards
a.
Indian Lane Interior Door Replacement
b.
Glenwood VCT Flooring Replacement
c.
Penncrest/Glenwood Interior Painting
d.
Penncrest/Media/Glenwood Ceiling Replacements
e.
Springton Lake Waterproofing
f.
Media Window Repair
g.
Media Flooring Replacement
h.
Penncrest Masonry Repairs
i.
Springton Lake Walking Trail
j.
Indian Lane Boiler Replacement
k.
Penncrest/Media/Glenwood Lighting Fixture Replacement
B.
General
1.
Change Orders – none
2.
Budgetary Transfers – none
3.
Sage Technology Proposal
4.
Glenwood Elementary School Masonry Wall Replacement – Walter Brucker
& Co., Inc.
5.
Change Order Threshold for Summer Months
6.
Use of Facilities - Sundays
7.
Insurance Renewals
8.
Fixed Assets
9.
Barrall Field Improvements
10.
Donations
11.
Fund Transfer
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X.
Finance
B.
General
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
2014-2015 Capital Reserve Budget
Authorization to Post June 2014 Budgetary Transfers
Authorization to Pay Bill List
Appointment of Grace A. Eves as the Tax Collector for Middletown
Township
Appointment of Heather Hogan as the Treasurer
Banking Depositorie s
a.
Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund
b.
PNC Bank
Purchasing Cooperatives
a.
U. S. Communities
b.
CO-STARS
c.
Department of General Services (DGS) Local Piggy Back Program
(L3P)
d.
AEPA Contract - Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies
e.
Delaware County Joint Purchasing
f.
Keystone Purchasing Network
g.
The Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council (PAEJPC)
h.
TCPN National Governmental Purchasing Cooperative
i.
Peppm
2013-2014 Tuition Rates and Estimated 2014-2015 Tuition Rates
Verizon Wireless GPS Agreement
Lifetouch Agreement
Special Education Contract for ESY Services – George Crothers Memorial
School
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy - ESY
Timothy School Contract - ESY
Devereux CARES Education Program Contract - ESY
Camphill Special School Contract - ESY
Melmark School Contract - ESY
Vanguard Tuition Contract
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems Contract
Elwyn Contracts
Settlement Agreement
Apple Lease Agreement
Speech Pathology Consultants, Inc. Contract
Elwyn Contract
Professional Development
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 152
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X.
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 bids:
a.
Indian Lane Interior Door Replacement
Base Bid
$64,500.00
Donald E. Reisinger, Inc.
b.
Total
$64,500.00
Alternate
Total
$57,727.00
Glenwood VCT Flooring Replacement
Base Bid
$57,727.00
Continental Flooring Co.
c.
Alternate
Penncrest/Glenwood Interior Painting
Base Bid
$11,800.00
L.J. Paolella Construction
Alternates
1-2 _
Total
$19,100.00 $30,900.00
d.
Penncrest/Media/Glenwood Ceiling Replacements
Alternate
Base Bid
1 _
Total
L.J. Paolella Construction
$138,123.00 $3,815.00 $141,938.00
e.
Springton Lake Waterproofing
Anthony Biddle Contractors
f.
Alternate
Total
$83,270.00
Base Bid
$61,000.00
Alternate
Total
$61,000.00
Base Bid
$59,266.00
Alternate
Total
$59,266.00
Media Window Repair
Window Repairs & Rest.
g.
Base Bid
$83,270.00
Media Flooring Replacement
North Eastern Floors
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards (continued)
h.
Penncrest Masonry Repairs
Mara Restoration
i.
Alternate
Total
$99,000.00
Base Bid
$49,805.00
Alternate
Total
$49,805.00
Alternate
Total
Springton Lake Walking Trail
Eastern Earthmovers, Inc.
j.
Base Bid
$99,000.00
Indian Lane Boiler Replacement
Base Bid
k.
Mechanical Construction
Allstates Mechanical, Inc.
$395,000.00
$395,000.00
Electrical Construction
C.A.D. Electric, Inc.
$28,975.00
$28,975.00
Penncrest/Media/Glenwood Lighting Fixture Replacement
Base Bid
$124,900.00
McGoldrick Electric, Inc.
B.
Alternate
Total
$124,900.00
General
1.
Change Orders - none
2.
Budgetary Transfers – none
3.
Sage Technology Proposal
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the proposal for
Sage Technology. This proposal is for the installation of additional card
readers and audio/video and door release systems at Penncrest High
School which will increase security. The cost of the system is $13,071. An
outstanding credit of $6,453 will be used to offset the cost.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
Glenwood Elementary School Masonry Wall Replacement – Walter Brucker
& Co., Inc.
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the proposal from
Walter Brucker & Co., Inc. for masonry wall replacement at Glenwood
Elementary School in the amount of $7,245.00.
5.
Change Order Threshold for Summer Months
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors increase the threshold for
change orders up to $50,000. Change orders between $10,000 and
$20,000 require the approval of the Board President, Vice-President and
Finance Chairman. The committee approved increasing the amount for
approval between Legislative Meetings from the Board President, VicePresident and Finance Chairman to $50,000 for the time period between the
June and September 2014 Legislative Meetings. The Operations committee
chairman will be advised on all change orders.
6.
Use of Facilities – Sundays
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Sunday usage of
school buildings through June 30, 2015 in accordance with School Board
Policy #707 Use of School Facilities.
7.
Insurance Renewal
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the renewal of
property, automobile, liability, bonds, sport/student accident insurance with
PSBA, ACE, ORIC, Markel Americans Co., Inc. and Western Surety in the
amount of $366,311 and workers compensation insurance with Companion
Property and Casualty in the amount of $405,972.
8.
Fixed Assets
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the sale and or
removal of aged fixed assets.
9.
Barrall Field Improvements
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the payment of
$850.00 to Media Borough for the purpose of installing handicap access at
Barrall Field.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
10.
Donations
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the donation from
Penncrest High School PTG for the instillation of benches in the court yard
at Penncrest. In honor of Sue Knipel, a bench was donated to Springton
Lake Middle School. A donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Rose
Tree Media Adult School will be made to the Penncrest High School Library.
11.
Fund Transfer
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the transfer from the
General Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund in the amount of $3,746,285 for
capital projects in accordance with Board Policy 603.
12.
2014-2015 Capital Reserve Budget
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following Capital
Reserve Budget:
BUDGET
CODE
REVENUE
22-0101
DEPARTMENT
DESCRIPTION
2014-2015
BUDGET
Transfer from General Fund
$4,596,285
Various Capital Projects
Buses
Network/Equipment
$3,996,285
$ 400,000
$ 200,000
$4,596,285
EXPENDITURES
22-4600-000-00-00-000-450
22-2740-109-00-13-000-760
22-2220-000-00-13-000-758
13.
Capital Projects
Transportation
Technology
Authorization to Post June 2014 Budgetary Transfers
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve Administration to
make budgetary transfers after June 30, 2014 applicable to the 2013-2014
fiscal year.
14.
Authorization to Pay Bill List
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve Administration to
pay the July 2014 bills, as presented on the Bill List subject to ratification by
the Board at the August 28, 2014 Legislative Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
15.
Appointment of Grace A. Eves as the Tax Collector for Middletown
Township
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors appoint Grace A. Eves as
Tax Collector for Middletown Township for school taxes for the 2014-2015
fiscal year. There is no compensation for this position.
16.
Appointment of Heather Hogan as the Treasurer
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors appoint Heather Hogan as
Treasurer for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. There is no compensation for this
position.
17.
Banking Depositories
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following
depositories:
a.
Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund
1.
2.
3.
4.
b.
PNC Bank
1.
18.
Checking
Money Market
Investment Certificates of Deposit
Fixed Term Securities
Checking
Purchasing Cooperatives
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following
cooperatives:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
U. S. Communities
CO-STARS
Department of General Services (DGS) Local Piggy Back Program
(L3P)
AEPA Contract - Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies
Delaware County Joint Purchasing
Keystone Purchasing Network
The Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council (PAEJPC)
TCPN National Governmental Purchasing Cooperative
Peppm
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X.
Finance
B.
General
19.
2013-14 Tuition Rates and Estimated 2014-15 Tuition Rates
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following tuition
rates:
Final 2013-14 Tuition Rates
Elementary $14,316.63
Secondary $13,818.24
Tentative 2014-15 Tuition Rates
Elementary $14,495.59
Secondary $13,891.48
20.
Verizon Wireless GPS Agreement
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the agreement with
Verizon Wireless to fit forty buses with GPS units. This agreement also
includes free roadside service. The cost of the units is $11,960 and will be
installed by the Transportation Department. The annual service fee is
$15,092.
21.
Lifetouch Agreement
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Lifetouch
Agreement for Rose Tree Elementary School. This agreement is at no cost
to the District. The district will receive $2.50 per package.
22.
Special Education Contract for ESY Services – George Crothers Memorial
School
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract for
payment of tuition in the amount of $3,565.00 for a special education
student to receive ESY services at the George Crothers Memorial School.
Extended School Year services are required for eligible students under the
Individual with Disabilities Education Act.
23.
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy - ESY
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract for the
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy for the provision of Extended
School Year services for two special education students as required under
IDEA. Tuition is $12,825.00/student for the program which runs 06/24/14 to
08/07/14. Extended School Year Services are required to implement the
Individual Education Program of a special education student in compliance
with IDEA requirements.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
24.
Timothy School Contract - ESY
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract for The
Timothy School for the provision of Extended School Year services for five
special education students as required under IDEA. Tuition is $4,850.00
per student for the program which runs 07/01/14 to 08/8/14. Extended
School Year Services are required to implement the Individual Education
Program of special education students in compliance with IDEA
requirements.
25.
Devereux CARES Education Program Contract - ESY
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract for The
Devereux CARES Education Program for the provision of Extended School
Year services for a special education student as required under IDEA.
Tuition is $485.00/day for the program which runs 06/30/14 to 08/22/14.
Extended School Year Services are required to implement the Individual
Education Program of a special education student in compliance with IDEA
requirements.
26.
Camphill Special School Contract - ESY
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract for
Camphill Special Schools for the provision of Extended School Year
services for a special education student as required under IDEA. Tuition is
$7,914.68 for the program which runs 06/19/14 to 07/16/14. Extended
School Year Services are required to implement the Individual Education
Program of a special education student in compliance with IDEA
requirements.
27.
Melmark School Contract - ESY
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract for the
Melmark School for the provision of Extended School Year services for a
special education student as required under IDEA. Tuition is $498.92/day
for the program which runs 07/07/14 to 08/15/14. Extended School Year
Services are required to implement the Individual Education Program of a
special education student in compliance with IDEA requirements.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
28.
Vanguard Tuition Contract
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a tuition contract for
two special education students to attend Vanguard for the 2014-2015 school
year has been submitted. The educational program at the approved private
school is required to meet the educational needs of these students in
accordance with IDEA. Tuition is $49,115.00/student.
29.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems Contract
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract with
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems for the 2014–2015 school year to
provide a STAR coordinator at Penncrest High at a cost of $908.83 per
each twenty hour work week from September 8, 2014 through June 12,
2015. STAR/SAP services are required under PA School Code. This
contract is an annual renewal with the same conditions and pricing structure
as the 2013-2014 contract.
30.
Elwyn Contracts
Further resolve, 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 $74.73/hour and at Springton Lake for 2 days/week
at the rate of $71.40/hour.
31.
Settlement Agreement
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a settlement
agreement for a special education student to provide reimbursement to
parents not to exceed $8,000.00 dollars for reimbursement of legitimate
educational costs incurred during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school
year. The agreement was reached to settle a dispute between the District
and the student’s family. The agreement also calls for payment of attorney
fees in the amount of $4,500.00 dollars.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
32.
Apple Lease Agreement
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Master Lease
Purchase Agreement #7768245 Lease Schedule #003 between Apple Inc.
and the Rose Tree Media School District. The Schedule #003 includes
Three (3) ten (10) packs of iPads with Retina display – 16 GB with 3-year
Apple Care+, and Twenty-three (23) five (5) packs of MacBook Airs with
Apple Care Protection Plan. The Four (4) year equity lease for this
Schedule will commence on July 1, 2014, with payment schedule not to
exceed Thirty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Nine dollars and seventy
cents ($35,999.70) per year.
33.
Speech Pathology Consultants, Inc. Contract
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract with
Speech Pathology Consultants, Inc. to provide a speech/language therapist
for the summer of 2014 to deliver services for identified special education
students. The rate is $78.00/hour for 6 hours/week for up to 5 weeks.
These services are required to provide for Extended School Year services in
compliance with IDEA for special education students. This is a renewal
contract.
34.
Elwyn Contract
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the contract for
services for special education students. The services are from June 30,
2014 through August 15, 2014, for a total cost of $22,050. Students have
significant special education needs and services are required per
Individualized Education Program.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
35.
Professional Development
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the professional
development agreement with The Reading and Writing Project of Teachers
College. This professional development will prepare our elementary
teachers to implement the new Writing Units of Study. The cost of the
contract is $3,000/day for two days. The contract allows for 35 teachers to
attend each day.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
X.
Finance
B.
General
36.
Bayada Home Health Care Contract
Mr. Postles moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 153
X.
Finance
B.
General
36.
Bayada Home Health Care Contract
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract with Bayada
Home Health Care, for the 2014–2015 school year. Bayada Home Health
Care is one of the substitute nursing agencies that provide substitute nurses
as needed. The hourly rate for a Registered Nurse is the same as last year:
$49.95 per hour
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Nancy Fronduti
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X.
Finance
C.
D.
Financials for May 2014
Bill Lists for May 2014
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 154
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following Finance Reports:
X.
Finance
C.
Financials for April 2014
May
May
May
May
D.
2014
2014
2014
2014
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
May 2014
General Fund Bill List
$ 1,655,785.04
May 2014
Imprest Fund Bill List
$
4,263.50
May 2014
Capital Fund Bill List
$
12,774.37
May 2014
Bond Series 2011 Bill List
$
56,306.72
May 2014
Scholarship Fund Bill List
$
7,750.00
May 2014
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
68,364.75
$ 1,805,244.38
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 155
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 the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and
Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: 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 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
August 28, 2014
Minutes of the August 7, 2014 Special Legislative Meeting
I. Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
____________________________________________________________________________
Board Members in Attendance:
John Hanna, President
Tracy Barusevicius
Nancy Fronduti
Nancy Mackrides
Elizabeth Schneider
Harry Postles
Students:
Absent: Riley George
Rahmi Halaby
Talia Kaplan
Michaela Rheil
Absent:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Vice President
William O’Donnell
Bill Tyson
Also in Attendance:
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
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II.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each) - none
III.
New Business
A.
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.
Supplemental Contracts – See Attachments A - E
d.
Salary Change
e.
Create New Position
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
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Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following New Business:
III.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
Mark Yanchek, Springton Lake Middle School, resignation
effective July 1, 2014.
2.
Matthew Johnston, Elementary Teacher, Media Elementary,
resignation effective July 22, 2014.
3.
Johannah Timbario, .8 Speech and Language Therapist,
resignation effective August 13, 2014.
4.
Carly Lloyd, Physical Education Teacher, Glenwood, Media
and Indian Lane Elementary Schools, resignation effective
July 25, 2014.
5.
Katherine McCarthy, Special Education Teacher, Media
Elementary, resignation effective August 6, 2014.
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III.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
b.
2.
Non-Instructional
1.
Carl Berner, Substitute Bus Aide, resignation effective June
13, 2014.
2.
Kathryn McCarry, Substitute Bus Driver, termination due to
abandonment of position.
3.
James McCusker, Custodian, Penncrest
resignation effective June 20, 2014.
High
School,
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Megan Caiola, Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher
for the 2014-2015 school year effective August 19, 2014 at the
annual salary of $53,076.00, Master’s Degree/Step 1. Ms.
Caiola receive her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of
Richmond and her Master’s Degree from George Mason
University. She comes to us from W T Woodson High School
in Virginia where she served as a Social Studies Teacher. Ms.
Caiola is assigned to Penncrest High School.
2.
Julie Plater, Substitute Teacher Title I Summer School 2014 at
the rate of $111.00 per day.
3.
Emily Moul, Art Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the
annual salary of $46,229.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 3. Ms.
Moul received her Bachelor’s Degree from Kutztown
University. She comes to us from Deep Creek Magnet School
where she served as an Art Teacher. Ms. Moul is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing David Stango who resigned.
NOTE: Ms. Moul is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
4.
Olivia Vellios, rescind appointment as Summer School
Teacher. Ms. Vellios will not be serving in the position.
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III.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
5.
Alexandra Tyska, Math and Science Teacher, effective August
19, 2014 at the annual salary of $54,191.00, Master’s
Degree/Step 6. Ms. Tyska received her Bachelor’s Degree
from the University of Delaware and her Master’s Degree from
Rutgers University. She comes to us from Randolph Township
School District in New Jersey where she served as a Math
Teacher. Ms. Tyska is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School replacing Josephine Dizon who resigned.
6.
Timothy Brown, Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher
effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $45,953.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1. Mr. Brown received his Bachelor’s
Degree from Dickinson College. He is assigned to Penncrest
High School. NOTE: Mr. Brown is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
7.
Thomas Durant, Night School Physical Education Teacher for
the 2014-2015 school year at the rate of $40.00 per hour.
8.
Timothy Brown, Social Studies Teacher for Summer School
2014 at the rate of $111.00 per day.
9.
Kristin Hartner, School Nurse, effective August 19 2014 at the
annual salary of $53,299.00, Master’s Degree/Step 2. Ms.
Hartner received her Bachelor’s Degree from University of
Massachusetts and her Master’s Degree from Eastern
University. She comes to us from Episcopal Academy where
she served as a School Nurse. Ms. Hartner is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Leslie Goldsmith who
retired. NOTE: MS. Hartner is being hired pending completion
of her pre-employment paperwork.
10.
Christy Thompson, Substitute Teacher for Title I Summer
School 2014 at the rate of $111.00 per day.
11.
Brenda Millette, Substitute Teacher for Title I Summer School
2014 at the rate of $111.00 per day.
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III.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
12.
Lindsay Berks, Health and Physical Education Teacher
effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $46,229.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 3. Ms. Berks received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Rowan University. She comes to us from
Cumberland Regional High School where she served as a
Health and Physical Education Teacher. She is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Michele Doyle who retired.
NOTE: MS. Berks is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
13.
Sarah Ogada, Long Term Substitute Health and Physical
Education Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the annual
salary of $53,076.00, Master’s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Ogada
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Messiah College and her
Master’s Degree from Penn State University. She comes to us
from Avon Grove School District where she served as a
substitute teacher. Ms. Ogada is assigned to Penncrest High
School. NOTE: Ms. Ogada is being hired pending completion
of her pre-employment paperwork.
14.
Amy Fizzano, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher,
effective August 19, 2014 for the first semester at the annual
salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 to be prorated. Ms. Fizzano received her Bachelor’s Degree from the
University of Scranton. Ms. Fizzano is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary replacing Melissa Miller who is on leave.
15.
Lisa Lammert, Mathematics Teacher, effective August 19,
2014 at the annual salary of $54,191.00, Master’s
Degree/Step 6. Ms. Lammert received her Bachelor’s Degree
from St Joseph’s University and her Master’s Degree from
West Chester University. She comes to us from William Penn
School District where she served as a Mathematics Teacher.
Ms. Lammert is assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Meghan Cristaldi who resigned. NOTE: MS. Lammert is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
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III.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional
16.
Jaclyn Greenwich, Special education Teacher, effective
August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $46,229.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 3. Ms. Greenwich received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Bloomsburg University. She comes to
us from the Delaware County Intermediate Unit where she
served as an Autistic Support Teacher. Ms. Greenwich is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing Joann Wade who
retired. NOTE: Ms. Greenwich is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
17.
John Phillips, English Teacher, Summer School 2014 at the
rate of $111.00 per day.
18.
Marie Costa, Long Term Substitute Learning Support Teacher
effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $53,076.00,
Master’s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Costa received her Bachelor’s
and Master’s Degrees from Temple University. Ms. Costa is
assigned to Media and Rose Tree Elementary replacing Lisa
Sukanick who is on leave. NOTE: Ms. Costa is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
Non-Instructional
1.
Denis Cavanagh, Substitute Bus Driver, effective September
2, 2014 at the rate of $22.40 per hour. Mr. Cavanagh is
assigned to Transportation. NOTE: Mr. Cavanagh is being
hired pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
2.
Cathleen Pino, Substitute Bus Aide, effective September 2,
2014 at the rate of $14.72 per hour. Ms. Pino is assigned to
Transportation.
3.
Marion Brower, Summer School Nurse, effective July 7, 2014
at the rate of $99.00 per day.
4.
Jennifer Rankin, Career Center Coordinator, effective August
19, 2014 at the annual salary of $34,064.22. Ms. Rankin is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing Nancy Peters
who retired. NOTE: MS. Rankin is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
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III.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
5.
Recommend Board approval for the following Springton Lake
Middle School personnel to serve as Summer Counselors at
their regular per diem rate:
Margie Gilroy
Susan Griffin
Susan Howe
6.
Terrance Jones, Custodial Night Supervisor for the 2014-2015
school year, at the annual salary of $1,500.00. Mr. Jones is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
7.
Regina Simone, Substitute Cafeteria Worker, effective
September 2, 2014 at the rate of $10.76 per hour. NOTE: Ms.
Simone is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
8.
Anna Carey, Substitute Cafeteria Worker, effective September
2, 2014 at the rate of $10.76 per hour. NOTE: Ms. Carey is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
9.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as Summer Tech Help effective July 14, 2014 at the rate
of $12.00 per hour.
Michael Clark
Enoch Stevenson
10.
Debbie Linn, Custodial Night Supervisor for the 2014-2015
school year at the annual salary of $1,000.00. Ms. Linn is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary.
11.
Lori DiNardo, Secretary III, effective July 30, 2014 at the
annual salary of $36,303.29. Ms. DiNardo is assigned to Rose
Tree Elementary replacing Estelle Hewlett-Elliott who retired.
12.
Clyde Davis, Custodial Night Supervisor for the 2014-2015
school year at the annual salary of $1,000.00. Mr. Davis is
assigned to Media Elementary.
13.
Paulette Goolsby, Custodial Night Supervisor for the 20142015 school year at the annual salary of $1,000.00. Ms.
Goolsby is assigned to Glenwood Elementary.
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III.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
14.
Michele McGugan, Technology Assistant I, effective
September 2, 2014 at the annual salary of $36,129.84. Ms.
McGugan is assigned to Glenwood and Indian Lane
Elementary Schools replacing Lynn Ciminera who retired.
NOTE: Ms. McGugan is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
15.
Recommend Board approval for the following Bus Drivers to
serve a Bus Aides effective July 8, 2014 through September 1,
2014 at the rate of $14.72 per hour.
John Corcoran
3.
Robert Hodson
Martin McGee
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
1.
Ann Marie Mundy from Support Staff I to Support Staff II
effective August 25, 2014 at the rate of $16.66 per hour. Ms.
Mundy is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
2.
David Sikorski from .75 Music Teacher at Rose Tree
Elementary to 1.0 Music Teacher .75 Rose Tree Elementary
and .25 Indian Lane Elementary effective August 25, 2014 at
the annual salary of $53,299.00.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Melissa Miller requests an unpaid leave of absence
commencing August 20, 2014 through January 23, 2014 for
the purpose of child rearing.
2.
Lisa Sukanick requests an unpaid leave of absence
commencing October 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015 for the
purpose of child rearing.
3.
Lindsay Groy requests an unpaid leave of absence
commencing November 20, 2014 through January 23, 2015
for the purpose of child rearing.
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III.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval of the appointment of District
Personnel to serve as Building Coordinators for the 2014-2015
school year. See Attachment A - In Official Special Legislative
Minutes of August 7, 2014
2.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake Middle
School Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts effective July 1,
2014. See Attachment B - In Official Special Legislative
Minutes of August 7, 2014
3.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton Lake Middle
School Fall Athletic Supplemental contracts effective July 1,
2013. See Attachment C - In Official Special Legislative
Minutes of August 7, 2014
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High School
Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts effective July 1, 2014.
See Attachment D - In Official Special Legislative Minutes of
August 7, 2014
5.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest High School
Fall Athletic Supplemental contracts effective July 1, 2014.
See Attachment E - In Official Special Legislative Minutes of
August 7, 2014
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III.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts
6.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as New Teacher Mentors for the 2014-2015 school year:
Kathy Maguire
Phoebe Simmington
Judy Stingle
Carley Dillon
Kevin Nolen
Felicia Quinzi
Mark Williams
Jodi Strevig
Anthony Grisillo
Diane Imburgia
Michele Kania
Aaron Goldfarb
Lisa Hooven
Santina Loveland-Smith
Jayne Walker
Sue Hemenway
Fern Mathis
Diane McElhenney
Crystal Grace Green
Erin Schievert
Andrew Virtue
Joe Korzec
Stephanie Herman
Julia Friedgen
d.
$ 580.00
$ 580.00
$1,160.00
$ 608.00
$1,160.00
$ 580.00
$1,160.00
$ 580.00
$ 580.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$ 580.00
$1,216.00
$ 580.00
$ 608.00
$ 648.00
$1,160.00
$ 580.00
$ 290.00
$ 290.00
$ 580.00
$ 580.00
Salary Change
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following salary
corrections. These salaries were incorrectly reported on the
June Board Agenda.
Kimberly LaCoste
Amy Matijasich
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$122,596.00
$104,206.00
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III.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Create New Position
1.
Recommend Board approval to create a new Support Staff II
Instructional Assistant at Indian Lane Elementary. We are
bringing back more students with multiple disabilities into the
developmental program housed at Indian Lane Elementary.
Because of the level of disability of the students in the class
and the number of students, it is necessary to add an
additional instructional assistant to accommodate their many
needs.
2.
Recommend Board approval to create a new Special
Education Teacher at Glenwood Elementary. Glenwood has
experienced a recent increase in the number of special
education students this summer, primarily from new students
moving into the District, which has resulted in a need to add a
teaching position. Currently, each teacher has 16 students
with 3 new students in the process of being identified.
Typically, 6 to 7 students are identified as needing special
education services each year. Fifty percent of Glenwood's
special education students require a supplemental level of
support that involves the delivery of replacement instruction for
language arts and math. Instruction is required to be highly
intensive (i.e. no more than 3 to 4 students at a time). A
teacher, who is delivering an intensive level of instruction,
should be managing a caseload of 9 to 10 students to insure
that instruction is being delivered to the extent that is required
by a student's IEP.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
Harry Postles and Elizabeth Schneider
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill O’Donnell and Bill Tyson
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IV.
Bid Opening Minutes of 7/30/2014 – Casework at Media Elementary
Mrs. Schneider moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2014 – 2015 2
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the bid opening minutes of July
30, 2014, In Official Special Legislative Minutes of August 7, 2014.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
Harry Postles and Elizabeth Schneider
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill O’Donnell and Bill Tyson
V.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
New Casework at Media Elementary School Library
General
1.
Minutes Correction
2.
Children and Adult Disability and educational Services, CADES
3.
Donations
4.
Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal
Mr. Postles moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
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V.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
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 bids:
1.
New Casework at Media Elementary School Library
Contractor
Base Bid
The Fayette Group
$38,437
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Alternates
1&2
$12,470
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V.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Minutes Correction
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors correct the Minutes of the
June 28, 2012 Legislative meeting to reflect the correct term for the
agreement between the Board of School Directors and James M. Wigo, Sr.,
Superintendent, as effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017.
2.
Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services, CADES.
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the agreement with
Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services to provide
transportation services for special needs students at a rate of $71.22 per
student per day for round trip and $40.50 per student per day for one way
trip.
3.
Donations
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors accept the following
donations.
4.
a.
Penncrest Boosters are donating new weight lifting equipment to
Penncrest High School.
b.
Christopher Guilday is donating slightly used weight lifting equipment
to Springton Lake Middle School.
Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal – 1067 West Baltimore Pike,
Middletown Township, PA
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the real estate tax
assessment appeal for parcel No. 27-00-00041-00 for the following calendar
years: 2013 Fair Market Value of $52,000,000, 2014 Fair Market Value of
$42,000,000 and 2015 Fair Market Value of $32,000,000.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
Harry Postles and Elizabeth Schneider
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill O’Donnell and Bill Tyson
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VI.
Any Other Business to Come Before the Board - none
VII.
Adjournment
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Postles seconded 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 the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides,
Harry Postles and Elizabeth Schneider
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill O’Donnell and Bill Tyson
_____________________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – August 28, 2014
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Welcome back to the 2014-2015 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 Writing Workshop
Training.
A big thank you goes out to Sue Iannetti who has worked so hard to get the office and all
the supplies/paperwork in order and up and running. Greg Bost and the custodians, 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 in the front of the building.
All the classrooms are clean and ready for our students’ safe return!
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Summer Camps
During the summer months, Indian Lane hosted two camps: Middletown Township
Summer Camp and the Young Writers/Young Readers Camp sponsored by the
Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project. Middletown Township Summer Camp
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. The
Young Writers/Young Readers Camp ran for two weeks. Lisa Parkinson, first grade
teacher at Indian Lane, coordinated the camp, which promoted the writing process in a
relaxed setting. Campers gained confidence in their writing and explored children’s
literature, too.
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 developing interactive art websites, revising science,
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reader’s workshop and writer’s workshop curricula, creating small group phonological
awareness lessons, and differentiating math homework to meet common core state
standards. Additionally, Indian Lane hosted the K-2 and 3-5 writing units of study
workshops facilitated by Dee Kloss from The Reading and Writing Project at Teachers
College.
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.
Many thanks to Mrs. Reischer, Mr. Schupp and our facilities team for preparing Indian
Lane for a new school year.
New Principal
Ms. Seeley is honored to be appointed by the Rose Tree Media Board of School Directors
as the Acting Principal of Indian Lane Elementary for the 2014-2015 school year. Since
her start, Ms. Seeley has met with many team members, including teaching and nonteaching staff, parent-teacher group members, and community stakeholders. She feels
welcomed by all members of the Indian Lane Elementary community. Ms. Seeley looks
forward to working with a positive team, who will promote student growth and effective
partnerships.
Discussion and Dessert with Ms. Seeley
Indian Lane Elementary School families met their new principal, Ms. Seeley. Mr. Wigo
welcomed all guests and introduced Ms. Seeley. Ms. Seeley shared her professional
background and interacted with all attendees. Special thanks to the ILES PTG who
generously provided all refreshments.
Indian Lane Events
Indian Lane hosted a New Family Breakfast. Speakers at the New Family Breakfast
included Principal, Christine Seeley, PTG Co-Presidents, Shawn Quinn/Heather Gilmore,
Nurse, Amy Lenton, Secretary, Debbie Reischer, and Guidance Counselor, Jess Hilden.
Most ILES families attended Open House sessions for kindergarten and grades 1-5.
Many thanks to the ILES staff for preparing a warm welcome to our students and their
families.
Indian Lane Elementary looks forward to a positively successful 14-15 school year!
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Summer School
The Title I Summer School program recently completed its four weeks of programming for
incoming first graders through fifth grade students. The teachers provided instruction in
reading, writing, math and word work. We are pleased to share that 70 students
participated in this summer’s program.
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Building Projects
The entire custodial staff has been working feverishly to ready the building for the annual
Open House on Thursday, August 28. The atrium floor project is underway with the
removal of the tiles, sanding, floor leveling, and soon the laying of new tile. This project
should be completed by August 25. Additionally, the exterior grounds have been spruced
and ready to welcome the students.
Writing Workshop
Many of our teachers and Dr. Voshell attended the recent one-day workshop on the
Writing Workshop conducted by a trainer from Columbia University’s Teachers’ College.
The workshop was held at Indian Lane Elementary School and offered on two days. The
first day was for Kindergarten-Grade 2 teachers, and the second day was for Grades 3-5
teachers.
Open House
Our annual Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 28, from 2:00-3:00 PM. All
students and their families are invited to stop in and visit their classrooms and meet their
teachers. Kindergarten is hosting a special Open House for AM Kindergarten students
and their families at 10:30 AM and for PM Kindergarten students and their families at 1:30
PM.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Summer Recreation Program
The Upper Providence Township Summer Recreational Program was held at Rose Tree
Elementary School from July 7 until August 1, 2014. 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 anticipated for the
school include a roof repair, gutter replacement and preparation of a new book room.
School Community
The annual Open House will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2014. A New
Family Orientation will be held at both 12:30 PM and 1:15 PM on the same day. We are
looking forward to welcoming back all the Rose Tree families, especially the almost fifty
new families who will be joining our school community.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Springton Lake had a busy summer hosting both the summer enrichment theatre program
and the Extended School Year (ESY) program. 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 Main Office and Main Lobby. A new
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electronic message board has been connected in the Main Lobby as a way to provide
information and updates to our students and staff throughout the year. Many of our
teachers have been working on curriculum innovations and collaborative planning over
the summer.
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, Mr. Don DiPaulo, also started with us
over the summer. He has been busy learning all about Springton Lake and he is eager to
begin working with our students and staff.
Orientation Activities
Springton Lake hosted new sixth grade students, on Monday, August 4th and Tuesday,
August 19th, 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 and Guidance Counselors, each session aimed at easing 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 21st. Current Springton Lake 7th
and 8th grade students served as tour guides and answered the new students’ questions
about life at Springton Lake. 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 2nd. We are
expecting nothing less than an outstanding year for Springton Lake Middle School!
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Presentation of Penncrest's 2014 Annual Report
School Reports
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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.”
June 26, 2014
August 7, 2014
August 28, 2014
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 25, 2014, at Penncrest
High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Presidential Announcement
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
2.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Bruce Otto, Maintenance
effective August 12, 2014.
resignation
2.
Constance Smith, School Bus Driver, termination due
to inability to perform the functions of the job, effective
August 28, 2014.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Recommend the Board recognize the following
personnel for attainment of tenure, effective
August 28, 2014:
Kathryn Hong
Karen Meile
Lindsi Ciuffetelli
Julie Fetsch
Jennifer Brotman
Carolyn Fizzano
Andrea Rachubinski
Kimberely Bradley
David Sikorski
Jessica Levy
Michele Shaw
2.
IX. New Business
Worker,
Glenwood
Indian Lane
Media
Media
Penncrest
Penncrest
Penncrest
Rose Tree
Rose Tree
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
Jeffrey Leahan, Heath and Physical Education
Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the annual
salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1. Mr.
Leahan received his Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University. He served as a Long Term
Substitute for Rose Tree Media School District during
the 2013-2014 school year. Mr. Leahan is assigned to
Glenwood, Media and Indian Lane Elementary
Schools replacing Carley Lloyd who resigned.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
IX. New Business
Professional
3.
Mary Kirchgasser, (.5) Kindergarten Teacher,
effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of
$27,318.50, Master’s Degree/Step 8 pro-rated.
Ms.Kirchgasser received her Bachelor’s and Master’s
Degrees from West Chester University. Ms.
Kirchgasser is assigned to Media Elementary.
4.
Ann Squires, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the annual
salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor’s Step 1 pro-rated for
the first semester. Ms. Squires received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University. Ms.
Squires is assigned to Glenwood Elementary
replacing Angel Barry who is on leave. NOTE: Ms.
Squires is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
5.
Heather Peterson, Elementary Teacher, effective
August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of $54,191.00,
Master’s Degree/Step 6. Ms. Peterson received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Widener University and her
Master’s Degree from Saint Joseph’s University. She
comes to us from Upper Darby School District where
she served as an Elementary Teacher. Ms. Peterson
is assigned to Media Elementary School replacing
Matthew Johnston who resigned. NOTE: Ms.
Peterson is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
IX. New Business
Professional
6.
Melissa Johnson, (.8) Long Term Substitute Reading
Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the annual
salary of $ 42,460.80, Master’s Degree/Step I prorated. Ms. Johnson received her Bachelor’s Degree
from Arizona State University and her Master’s
Degree from Northern Arizona University. She comes
to us from Balsz School District in Arizona where she
served as a Reading Interventionist. Ms. Johnson
also holds National Board Certification which carries a
one-time $2,500 stipend. Ms. Johnson is assigned to
Glenwood and Indian Lane Elementary Schools
replacing Debbie Preg who is on leave.
7.
Melissa Mascitelli, Long Term Substitute Special
Education Teacher effective August 20, 2014 at the
annual salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step
1, pro-rated for the first semester. Ms. Mascitelli
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Millersville
University. She comes to us from Wolfe Street
Academy in Maryland where she served as an
Elementary Teacher. Ms. Mascitelli is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Lindsay Groy who is
on leave. NOTE: Ms. Mascitelli is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
8.
Denim Senavitis, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher effective August 19, 2014 at the annual
salary of $46,091.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 2. Ms.
Senavitis received her Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University. She served as a Long Term
Substitute during the 2013-2014 school year.. Ms.
Senavitis is assigned to Media Elementary replacing
Evan O’Neill who was reassigned.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
IX. New Business
Professional
9.
Amanda Spinogatti, (.8) Speech and Language
Therapist, effective August 21, 2014 at the annual
salary of $43,174.40, Master’s Degree/Step 5. Ms.
Spinogatti received her Bachelor’s Degree from the
Unversity of Delaware and her Master’s Degree from
LaSalle University. She comes to us from Upper
Darby School District where she served as a Speech
and Language Pathologist. Ms. Spinogatti is assigned
to Springton Lake Middle School and Rose Tree
Elementary replacing Johannah Timbario who
resigned. NOTE: Ms. Spinogatti is being hired
pending
completion
of
her
pre-employment
paperwork.
10.
Charles Jacien, Long Term Substitute Learning
Support Teacher, effective August 25, 2014 at the
annual salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step
1. Mr. Jacien received his Bachelor’s Degree from
West Chester University. He is assigned to Rose Tree
and Media Elementary Schools replacing Lisa
Sukanick who is on leave. NOTE: Mr. Jacien is being
hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
11.
Theresa Shannon, Special Education Teacher
effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of
$53,076.00, Master’s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Shannon
received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from
Drexel University. Ms. Shannon has served as a
Support Staff II for Rose Tree Media School District.
Ms. Shannon is assigned to Glenwood Elementary.
This is a new position.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional
12.
Kortney Mozella, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher effective September 2, 104, at the annual
salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1. Ms.
Mazella received her Bachelor’s Degree rom West
Chester University. She is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary replacing Melissa Miller who is on leave.
13.
Marci Carmeans, Long Term Substitute Science
Teacher effective September 2, 2014 for the first
semester, at the annual salary of $45,953.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 pro-rated. Ms. Carmeans
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Temple
University. She is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Amanda Slattery who is on leave. NOTE:
Ms. Carmeans is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
Non-Instructional
1.
Recommend approval for the following personnel to
serve as Theme Readers for the 2014-2015 school
year:
Michael Bury
Mary McConville
John Pritchard
Elaine Prizzi
Nancy Wooding
2.
IX.
Alice Short, (.5) 10 month Secretary I, effective
August 29, 2014 at the annual salary of $17,486.94.
Ms. Short is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School replacing Jenni Rebecca Smith who resigned.
NOTE: Ms. Short is being hired pending completion of
her pre-employment paperwork.
New Business
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
Nominations
b.
4.
3.
Nicholas Miele, Maintenance Worker, effective August
29, 2014 at the rate of $19.56 per hour. Mr. Miele is
assigned to the Service Center replacing Bruce Otto
who resigned. NOTE: Mr. Miele is being hired
pending
completion
of
his
pre-employment
paperwork.
4.
Steven Yates, Custodian, effective August 29,2014 at
the rate of $17.62 per hour. Mr. Yates is assigned to
Rose Tree Elementary replacing Ron Shortall who
retired. NOTE: Mr. Yates is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
5.
Mary Grasty, Custodial Night Supervisor for the 20142015 school year at the annual salary of $1,000.00.
Ms. Grasty is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
6.
Melissa Sabatino, Title I Reading Tutor for the 20142015 school year at the rate of $16.00 per hour. Ms.
Sabatino is assigned to Media Elementary.
General
a.
IX. New Business
Non-Instructional
Classification Change
1.
Marie Costa, from Long Term Substitute Learning
Support Teacher to Learning Support Teacher
effective August 19, 2014 at the annual salary of
$53,076.00, Master’s Degree/Step 1. Ms. Costa is
assigned to Media Elementary replacing Kathering
McCarthy who resigned.
2.
Amy Fizzano, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher to Elementary Teacher effective September
2, 2014 at the annual salary of $45,953.00, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 1. Ms. Fizzano is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary. This is a new Position.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
4.
General
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
Amanda Slattery requests an unpaid leave of
absence effective September 15, 2014 through
January 23, 2015 for purposes of child rearing.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
positions to be rescinded for the 2014-2015 school
year:
Erin Scheivert
Mike DeLeo
d.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval for the following
personnel to serve as New Teacher Mentors for the
2014-2015 school year:
Thomas Durant
Julia Friedgen
Berit Haahr
Stephanie Herman
Jacklyn Leck
Theresa Long
Christine Maguire
Stacy McMorrow
IX. New Business
Communications Coordinator
Team Leader 7-3
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$1,216.00
$ 580.00
$1,160.00
$ 580.00
$1,160.00
$1,216.00
$1,740.00
$ 580.00
August 28, 2014
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
IX. New Business
Supplemental Contracts
2.
Caitlin Pettit, Assistant Field Hockey Coach for the
2014-2015 school year at the annual salary of
$3,800.00. Ms. Pettit is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
3.
Margaret Barney Art District Coordinator for the 20142015 school year at the annual salary of $6,747.00.
4.
Antoinette Lyons, Music District Coordinator for the
2014-2015 school year at the annual salary of
$5,655.00.
5.
Kimberly
Riviere,
World
Language
District
Coordinator for the 2014-2015 school year at the
annual salary of $5,655.00.
6.
Michelle Shaw, Team Leader 7-3 for the 2014-2015
school year at the annual salary of $870.00. Ms.
Shaw is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
7.
Kristin McIntyre, Assistant Freshman Field Hockey
Coach for the 2014-2015 school year at the annual
salary of $2,465.00. Ms. McIntyre is assigned to
Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms. McIntyre is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
8.
Andrew Radomicki, Assistant Freshman Boys
Basketball Coach for the 2014-2015 school year at
the annual salary of $3,915.00. Mr. Radomicki is
assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Mr.
Radomicki is being hired pending completion of his
pre-employment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Create New Position
Recommend Board approval for the creation of a new
elementary teacher at Glenwood Elementary.
Background
The enrollments for second grade at Glenwood Elementary
have exceeded 24 students per class requiring the creation
of an additional class.
f.
IX. New Business
Other
1.
Recommend the Board approve the agreement
between Rose Tree Media School District and Peggy
A. Levesque, t/a Reaching Beyond to provide student
relation services at Springton Lake Middle School for
the 2014-2015 school year at the rate of $59.55 per
hour not to exceed $30,000. See Attachment A
2.
Recommend the Board approve the agreement
between Rose Tree Media School District and
Cynthia Garvin-Parks, t/a Mission Achievement to
provide student relation services at Penncrest High
School for the 2014-2015 school year at the rate of
$59.55 per hour not to exceed $30,000. See
Attachment B
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trip
1.
Penncrest High School EcoAdventure – Ohiopyle, PA
Resolve the Board of School Directors approve an overnight field
trip for an outdoor leadership retreat for Penncrest students to
Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle, PA from 09/25/-9/28/14 (Raindate,
10/2-10/5/2014).
Background
Students will participate in various outdoor activities including
stargazing, hiking, and swimming. Other activities may include
white water rafting, natural water slides, and rock climbing
contingent on the review of the District’s insurance carrier and
adequate liability protection.
2.
Penncrest High School Wrestlers – Lancaster, PA
Resolve, 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 12/27/14-12/28/14 in
Lancaster, PA.
Background
Registration costs and transportation costs totaling $1,000 will be
paid by the District.
3.
Penncrest Boys Cross Country Team – Hershey, PA
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an
overnight field trip for the Penncrest Boys Cross Country team to
attend the state meet from 10/31/14-11/1/14 in Hershey, PA.
Background
The registration and transportation costs are estimated to be $600
and are being paid by the Athletic Department.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
4.
Penncrest High School Wrestlers – Hershey, PA
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a request for
an overnight field trip for the Penncrest wrestlers to attend the PIAA
State Wrestling Championships in Hershey, PA from 03/04/1503/08/15.
Background
Based on the results of wrestling competitions, approximately 4
students will attend the Championships. Substitute costs (1
substitutes for 4 days at $102/day), lodging/meals, and
transportation costs totaling $1,708 will be paid through the
Athletics budget.
5.
Penncrest Girls and Boys Swim Teams – Bucknell University
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a request for
an overnight field trip has been for the Penncrest Girls and Boys
Swim teams to attend the PIAA Swimming State Championships at
Bucknell University from 03/12/15-03/15/15.
Background
Three students will attend the State Championships. Substitute
costs (2 substitutes for one day at $102/day), lodging/meals,
registration, and transportation costs totaling $1,954 will be paid
through the Athletics budget.
6.
Penncrest Girls and Boys Indoor Track Teams – 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 02/27/15-03/7/15.
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.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trip
7.
Penncrest Girls and Boys Outdoor Track Teams, Shippensburg, PA
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a request for
an overnight field trip for the Penncrest Girls and Boys Outdoor
Track teams to attend the PIAA Outdoor Track and Field State
Championships at Shippensburg, PA from 05/21/15-05/23/15.
Background
Approximately 10-15 students will attend the Championships.
Lodging/meals, registration, and transportation costs totaling
$2,520 will be paid through the Athletics budget and Boosters.
8.
Penncrest Marching Band – Tampa, FL
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a request for
an overnight field trip for the Penncrest Marching Band to perform
in the Outback Bowl halftime show in Tampa, Florida from
12/28/14-1/2/15.
Background
Students will perform in the nationally televised halftime show.
Lodging/meals, registration, and transportation costs totaling
$2,520 will be paid by the students through fundraisers.
9.
Penncrest Cheerleaders – Orlando, FL
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve an overnight
field trip request for the Penncrest Cheerleaders to attend the UCA
National High School cheerleading championships, pending an
invitation to compete after the regional championship at Kutztown
University in December, in Orlando, Florida in 2/5/15-2/9/15.
Background
The Penncrest Cheerleaders will compete in Disney World, Florida.
Students will take a school bus to and from the Philadelphia
International Airport. They will travel to Florida by plane. The
District will cover the costs of substitute coverage which total $306
dollars. All other costs will be paid for by the students and Boosters.
IX. New Business
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X.
New Business
C.
Policy Change
1.
Policy 113.20 Behavior Support - Review
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors review the change to
Board Policy 113.20 related to Behavior Support.
Background
This addition is recommended by the PDE special education
compliance officer based on review of the District’s Board Policy in
May of 2014. See Attachment C
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing - none
B.
General
1.
Change Orders - none
2.
Budgetary Transfers – none
3.
DIBELS Data System Agreement
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a licensing agreement with the
DIBELS Data System to provide DIBELS assessments for the 2014-2015
school year.
Background
The DIBELS Data System, which is administered by the University of Oregon,
provides literacy assessments for students in grades K-5 three times a year at a
cost of $1 per student.
4.
Renewal Contract with Interquest Detection Canines
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a renewal contract by
Interquest Detection Canines to provide canine contraband inspection services
at the rate of $225 for three hours or $450 for six hours, plus a $50
transportation charge. Pending review by the Solicitor and execution of the
contract.
Background
Interquest Detection Canines provide random contraband searches at
Penncrest High School and Springton Lake Middle School. The cost to the
district is the same as last school year ($225 for 3 hours) and will not exceed
$3,000. There will be approximately 10 visits at SLMS and PHS during the
2014-2015 school year.
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A.
General
5.
CritiCare Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with CritiCare to
provide nursing services on an as needed basis at the rate of $55.00/hour for
RNs, $45.00/hour for LPNs, $25.00/hour for CNAs, and $22.00/hour for PCA’s.
Background
CritiCare is one of the substitute nursing agencies that provide substitute
nurses as needed. The hourly rate for a Registered Nurse is the same as last
year: $55.00 per hour. The contract is the same as last year except for CritiCare
increasing its minimum insurance coverage from one million to three million
dollars and a Statutory Immunity Clause for additional State protection for the
District.
6.
Contract to Reimburse a Parent for Transportation
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract to reimburse a
parent of a special education student for transporting their child home from
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy in lieu of the District providing
transportation.
Background
A student who attends the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy located
at 4400 Baltimore Pike, Philadelphia, PA, requires parental transportation due
to medically necessary private therapies and treatment scheduled in the
afternoons.
7.
CritiCare Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with CritiCare to
provide a nurse for two hours in the AM and two hours in the PM on the school
bus for a special education student.
Background
Reimbursement rates are the same as what is outlined in the Criticare general
agreement between the District and Criticare. These services are required by
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsey 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. This contract is for educational
costs for the 2014-2015 school year in the amount of $92,100.
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.
9.
Vanguard School for Special Needs Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract that has been
submitted by the Vanguard School for a special education student. This
contract covers educational costs for a student with significant disabilities at an
annual tuition rate of $49,115.
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.
10.
Vanguard School Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve and ratify a contract with
the Vanguard School for the provision of Extended School Year services for the
summer of 2014 for a special education student. The rate of the summer tuition
is $7,360.
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.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
Barn at Spring Brook Farm Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve and ratify a contract with
the Barn at Spring Brook Farm for the provision of Extended School Year
services for the summer of 2014 for a special education student. The rate of the
summer tuition is $1,750.
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.
12.
Annette Gallagher Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with Annette
Gallagher to provide dental screenings to students during the 2014-2015 school
year.
Background
Dental examinations are required by Article 14 of the Public School Code of
1949.
13.
Dr. Peter N. Christie, DO Contract
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contact with Dr. Peter N.
Christie, DO to provide physicals to staff (bus drivers and cafeteria workers)
and students. The cost of the 2014-2015 contract is $9,366.82 plus $55 for bus
driver examinations and $20 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.
Pending review by the Solicitor and execution of the contract.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
14.
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 a School Doctor
for schools and assignments by the School District. The cost of the contract is
not to exceed $25,578. Pending review by the Solicitor and execution of the
contract.
15.
Settlement Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve a settlement agreement for a special
education student to provide reimbursement to parents for tuition at a private
school not to exceed $22,800 for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years
and attorney fees not to exceed $5,800.
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.
16.
AIM Academy Agreement
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a month-to-month tuition
agreement, pending legal review, with the AIM Academy in Manyunk for the
education of a special education student, pending reevaluation to determine an
appropriate educational placement for the student.
Background
This is a newly registered student whose pending educational placement is the
AIM Academy. Under IDEA, the student has to remain at the pending
placement until the District completes a reevaluation, develops an individualized
education plan and offers an appropriate education placement according to the
student’s needs.
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STUDENT RELATIONS FACILITATOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this 28th day of August, 2014, by and between the Rose Tree
Media school District (“School District”), 308 North Olive Street, Media, Delaware County,
Pennsylvania 19063 and Peggy A. Levesque, t/a Reaching Beyond (“Reaching Beyond”), 2903S
Half Mile Post, Garnet Valley, Delaware County, Pennsylvania 19060.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the School District desires to provide certain student services to the students
at the School District’s Springton Lake Middle School (“School”); and
WHEREAS, Reaching Beyond possesses the necessary professional skills to provide
those services to the students of the School; and
WHEREAS, the School District and Reaching Beyond desire to enter into an agreement
whereby Reaching Beyond will provide those services to the students of the School.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained
herein, the parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
I.
DUTIES OF REACHING BEYOND
1.
Reaching Beyond agrees to provide the following services to the students of the
School in accordance with the Attachment herein.
2.
Reaching Beyond agrees to comply with all School District policies and
procedures relating to the instructional support for students of the School, including students who
possess an individual education plan (IEP) and other student evaluations.
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II.
COMPENSATION
1.
The School District shall compensate Reaching Beyond under this Agreement at
the rate of fifty-nine dollars fifty-five cents ($59.55) per hour. The maximum compensation
during the term of this Agreement shall be thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) based upon a
maximum of five hundred and three (503) hours of service provided by Reaching Beyond
2.
Reaching Beyond shall invoice the School District on a bi-weekly basis for
services provided for which the School District shall immediately make payment to Reaching
Beyond.
III.
TERM AND TERMINATION
1.
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect from August 31, 2014 through
June 15, 2015 of the School District’s 2014-2015 school year unless earlier terminated by either
party as provided for in this Agreement. Renewal of the Agreement shall be upon the written
agreement of both parties. Such renewal shall specify compensation to be paid by the School
District to Reaching Beyond and the dates of the academic school year during which services are
to be provided by Reaching Beyond to the School District, including the location for those
services.
2.
This Agreement may be terminated without cause upon thirty (30) days written
notice to the other party.
3.
In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to the expiration of the then-
current term, the School District shall pay Reaching Beyond any monies then due Reaching
Beyond for the services provided to the School District up to and including the date of
termination.
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IV.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS OF PARTIES
1.
It is understood and agreed that Reaching Beyond, in providing the services under
this Agreement, is acting in the capacity of an independent contractor, and that Reaching Beyond
is not an agent, servant, employee and/or partner of the School District. The services under this
Agreement will be provided by and under the direction of Reaching Beyond but subject to the
School District’s policies and procedures related to the education of the students at the School.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a principal/agent, employer/employee,
master/servant, or partnership or joint venture relationship between the School District and
Reaching Beyond.
2.
Reaching Beyond shall not have any claim under this Agreement, or otherwise,
against the School District for workers’ compensation, insurance, unemployment compensation,
vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, Social Security benefits, disability insurance
benefits or any employee benefits offered by the School District. Neither the School District nor
Reaching Beyond has the authority hereunder to assume or create any obligation or
responsibility, express or implied, on behalf of or in the name of the other party or to bind the
other party in any way whatsoever.
V.
INSURANCE
1.
Reaching Beyond agrees to maintain, throughout the term of this Agreement, for
itself and for its employees general liability and professional liability insurance and all other
insurance required by law to provide services under this Agreement. All insurance policies shall
be maintained with companies authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and certificates of coverage shall be furnished to the School District upon request.
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2.
The School District shall maintain, throughout the term of this Agreement,
appropriate general liability, property and all other insurance required by law. All insurance
policies shall be maintained with companies authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and certificates of coverage shall be furnished to Reaching Beyond upon request.
VI.
INDEMNIFICATION
1.
Reaching Beyond agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the School District, its
agents, employees and school directors from and against any and all claims, suits, expenses,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees, which directly or indirectly arise out of Reaching Beyond’s
performance under this Agreement.
2.
The School District agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Reaching Beyond, its
agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, suits, expenses, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees, arising from or in connection with any act or failure to act, or breach of any
representation made in or obligation imposed by this Agreement, by the School District or its
agents, employees and school directors.
VII.
NON-ASSIGNABILITY
No assignment of this Agreement or the rights and obligations hereunder shall be valid
without the specific written consent of the parties hereto.
VIII
INTERGRATION/AMENDMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties hereto and
supersedes any prior understanding or written or oral agreements between the parties respecting
the subject matter contained herein. This Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by
the parties hereto.
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IX.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and interpreted under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without reference to conflict of law principles.
X.
PARTIES BOUND
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives, successors and assigns,
as permitted by this Agreement and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
XI.
SEVERABILITY
In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be unenforceable for any reason, the
unenforceability thereof shall not affect the remainder of this Agreement but shall remain in full
force and effect and enforceable in accordance with its terms.
XII.
NOTICES
Any notice herein required or permitted to be given by either party shall be deemed given
if and when mailed by regular first-class mail, postage pre-paid through the United States postal
service, to the following addresses or to any other address designated by either party in writing:
If to the School District
Rose Tree Media School District
c/o Grace Eves, Director of Management Services
308 N. Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
If to Reaching Beyond:
Peggy A. Levesque, t/a Reaching Beyond
2903S Half Mile Post
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their duly authorized officers and/or agents, as of the day and year written below.
Rose Tree Media School District
Dated: _______________
By: ________________________________
John Hanna
School Board President
Attest:
By: ________________________________
Grace Eves
School Board Secretary
Reaching Beyond
Dated: _____________
By: ________________________________
Peggy A. Levesque, Principle
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STUDENT RELATIONS FACILITATOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this 28th day of August, 2014, by and between the Rose Tree
Media school District (“School District”), 308 North Olive Street, Media, Delaware County,
Pennsylvania 19063 and Cynthia Garvin Parks, t/a Mission Achievement(Mission Achievement),
4204 Chatham Circle, Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania 19014.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the School District desires to provide certain student services to the students
at the School District’s Penncrest High School (“School”); and
WHEREAS, Mission Achievement possesses the necessary professional skills to provide
those services to the students of the School; and
WHEREAS, the School District and Mission Achievement desire to enter into an
agreement whereby Mission Achievement will provide those services to the students of the
School.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained
herein, the parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
I.
DUTIES OF MISSION ACHIEVEMENT
1.
Mission Achievement agrees to provide the following services to the students of
the School in accordance with the Attachment herein.
2.
Mission Achievement agrees to comply with all School District policies and
procedures relating to the instructional support for students of the School, including students who
possess an individual education plan (IEP) and other student evaluations.
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II.
COMPENSATION
1.
The School District shall compensate Mission Achievement under this Agreement
at the rate of fifty-nine dollars fifty-five cents ($59.55) per hour. The maximum compensation
during the term of this Agreement shall be thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) based upon a
maximum of five hundred three (503) hours of service provided by Mission Achievement.
2.
Mission Achievement shall invoice the School District on a bi-weekly basis for
services provided for which the School District shall immediately make payment to Mission
Achievement.
III.
TERM AND TERMINATION
1.
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect from August 31, 2014 through
June 15, 2015 of the School District’s 2014-2015 school year unless earlier terminated by either
party as provided for in this Agreement. Renewal of the Agreement shall be upon the written
agreement of both parties. Such renewal shall specify compensation to be paid by the School
District to Mission Achievement and the dates of the academic school year during which services
are to be provided by Mission Achievement to the School District, including the location for
those services.
2.
This Agreement may be terminated without cause upon thirty (30) days written
notice to the other party.
3.
In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to the expiration of the then-
current term, the School District shall pay Mission Achievement any monies then due Mission
Achievementfor the services provided to the School District up to and including the date of
termination.
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IV.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS OF PARTIES
1.
It is understood and agreed that Mission Achievement, in providing the services
under this Agreement, is acting in the capacity of an independent contractor, and that Mission
Achievement is not an agent, servant, employee and/or partner of the School District. The
services under this Agreement will be provided by and under the direction of Mission
Achievement but subject to the School District’s policies and procedures related to the education
of the students at the School. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a
principal/agent, employer/employee, master/servant, or partnership or joint venture relationship
between the School District and Mission Achievement.
2.
Mission Achievement shall not have any claim under this Agreement, or
otherwise, against the School District for workers’ compensation, insurance, unemployment
compensation, vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, Social Security benefits, disability
insurance benefits or any employee benefits offered by the School District. Neither the School
District nor Mission Achievement has the authority hereunder to assume or create any obligation
or responsibility, express or implied, on behalf of or in the name of the other party or to bind the
other party in any way whatsoever.
V.
INSURANCE
1.
Mission Achievement agrees to maintain, throughout the term of this Agreement,
for itself and for its employees general liability and professional liability insurance and all other
insurance required by law to provide services under this Agreement. All insurance policies shall
be maintained with companies authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and certificates of coverage shall be furnished to the School District upon request.
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2.
The School District shall maintain, throughout the term of this Agreement,
appropriate general liability, property and all other insurance required by law. All insurance
policies shall be maintained with companies authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and certificates of coverage shall be furnished to Mission Achievement upon
request.
VI.
INDEMNIFICATION
1.
Mission Achievement agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the School District,
its agents, employees and school directors from and against any and all claims, suits, expenses,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees, which directly or indirectly arise out of Mission
Achievement’s performance under this Agreement.
2.
The School District agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Mission Achievement,
its agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, suits, expenses, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from or in connection with any act or failure to act, or breach
of any representation made in or obligation imposed by this Agreement, by the School District or
its agents, employees and school directors.
VII.
NON-ASSIGNABILITY
No assignment of this Agreement or the rights and obligations hereunder shall be valid
without the specific written consent of the parties hereto.
VIII
INTERGRATION/AMENDMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties hereto and
supersedes any prior understanding or written or oral agreements between the parties respecting
the subject matter contained herein. This Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by
the parties hereto.
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IX.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and interpreted under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without reference to conflict of law principles.
X.
PARTIES BOUND
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives, successors and assigns,
as permitted by this Agreement and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
XI.
SEVERABILITY
In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be unenforceable for any reason, the
unenforceability thereof shall not affect the remainder of this Agreement but shall remain in full
force and effect and enforceable in accordance with its terms.
XII.
NOTICES
Any notice herein required or permitted to be given by either party shall be deemed given
if and when mailed by regular first-class mail, postage pre-paid through the United States postal
service, to the following addresses or to any other address designated by either party in writing:
If to the School District:
Rose Tree Media School District
c/o Grace Eves, Director of Management Services
308 N. Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
If to Mission Achievement:
Cynthia Garvin-Parks, t/a Mission Achievement
4204 Chatham Circle
Aston, Pennsylvania 19014
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their duly authorized officers and/or agents, as of the day and year written below.
Rose Tree Media School District
Dated: _______________
By: ________________________________
John Hanna
School Board President
Attest:
By: ________________________________
Grace Eves
School Board Secretary
____________________
Dated: _____________
By: ________________________________
Cynthia Garvin Parks, Principle
Mission Achievement
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No. 113.2
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PROGRAMS
TITLE:
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
ADOPTED:
April 24, 2014
REVISED:
113.2. BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
1. Purpose
Title 22
Sec. 14.133,
14.145
20 U.S.C.
Sec. 1414(d)
34 CFR
Sec. 300.114,
300.324(a)
The Rose Tree Media School District believes in the use of positive behavior
support. This policy is designed primarily to enable children with Individualized
Education Programs (IEPs), who need a Positive Behavior Support Plan, to benefit
from a free, appropriate, public educational program (FAPE), within the least
restrictive educational environment (LRE), in accordance with the requirements in
Pennsylvania’s regulations and standards. A Positive Behavior Support Plan may
also be employed for a regular education student in need of such support.
2. Authority
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
20 U.S.C.
Sec. 1414(d)
1415(k)
34 CFR
Sec. 300.34(c),
300.324(a),
300.530(d)
(f)
Pol. 113
Effective techniques to teach socially appropriate alternative skills and reduce
problem behavior will be employed. Positive side effects (e.g., improved attendance,
grades, etc.) will also be monitored along with improvements in student general
heath/well-being as a result of positive behavior support. A hierarchy from least to
most intrusive strategies will be utilized. Positive techniques for the development,
change, and maintenance of behaviors shall be the least intrusive necessary.
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
34 CFR
Sec. 300.530
Behavior support programs and plans must be based on a functional assessment of
behavior and use positive behavior techniques.
Behavior support programs must include research-based practices and techniques to
develop and maintain skills that will enhance an individual student’s opportunity for
learning and self-fulfillment.
A Positive Behavior Support Plan for a child must be designed and implemented in
accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Guidelines for
Effective Behavior Support. Specifically, a multicomponent approach will be used
which follows a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), including the
identification of antecedents and consequences for behavior. The Positive Behavior
Support Plan, based on this Functional Behavior Assessment, will be designed to
teach alternative skills and to reduce problem behavior.
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When an intervention is needed for a problem behavior, the types of interventions
chosen for the behavior shall be the least intrusive necessary to address the behavior.
The use of restraints is considered a measure of last resort, only to be used after
other less restrictive measures, including de-escalation techniques.
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
34 CFR
Sec. 300.324(a)
3. Definitions
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
Nothing in this policy shall be construed to require the development of a separate
behavior support or intervention plan when appropriate positive behavioral
intervention, strategies, and supports, consistent with the requirements of this policy,
can be incorporated into the body of the IEP or a student’s Positive Behavior
Support Plan.
As used in this policy, the following words and terms shall have the following
meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Aversive techniques - deliberate activities designed to establish a negative
association with a specific behavior.
Behavior support - the development, change and maintenance of selected
behaviors through the systematic application of behavior change
techniques.
Positive Behavior Support Plan - a plan for a student, who requires specific
intervention to address behavior that interferes with learning. Primarily, such a plan
is developed for a student with an IEP, but a regular education student may also
require such a plan. A Positive Behavior Support Plan shall be developed by a
student’s team/IEP team, based on a Functional Behavioral Assessment, and, for a
special education student, becomes part of the student’s IEP. These plans must
include methods that use positive reinforcement and other positive techniques to
shape the behavior of the student, ranging from the use of positive verbal statements
as a reward for good behavior to the use of specific tangible rewards. Positive
Behavior Support Programs will be developed and implemented in accordance with
22 Pa. Code Chapter 14, including the training of personnel for the use of specific
procedures, methods and techniques.
Restraints - the application of physical force, with or without the use of any device,
for the purpose of restraining the free movement of a student’s body, excluding the
following:
1. Briefly holding a student, without force, to calm or comfort him/her.
2. Guiding a student to an appropriate activity.
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3. Holding a student’s hand to escort him/her safely from one area to another.
4. Hand-over-hand assistance with feeding, task completion or other fine motor
tasks.
5. Techniques prescribed by a qualified medical professional for reasons of safety
or for therapeutic or medical treatment, as agreed to by the student’s
parents/guardians and, for special education students, specified in the IEP.
6. Mechanical restraints governed by this policy, such as devices used for physical
or occupational therapy, seatbelts in wheelchairs or on toilets used for balance
and safety, safety harnesses in buses, and functional positioning devices.
Seclusion - confinement of a student in a room, with or without staff supervision, in
order to provide a safe environment to allow the student to regain self-control.
4. Guidelines
Use Of Physical Restraints Other Than Mechanical Restraints
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
Restraints to control acute or episodic aggressive or self-injurious behavior may be
used only when the student is acting in a manner which presents a clear and present
danger to him/herself, to other students or to employees, and only when less
restrictive measures and techniques have proven to be or are less effective. The
building administrator shall notify the parent/guardian as soon as practicable of the
use of restraint to control the aggressive behavior of his/her child and shall convene
a meeting of the student’s team/IEP team within ten (10) school days of the
inappropriate behavior causing the use of restraints, unless the parent/guardian, after
written notice, agrees in writing to waive the meeting. At this meeting, the student’s
team/IEP team shall consider whether the following are needed to address the
inappropriate behavior: a new or revised Functional Behavioral Assessment, a new
or revised Evaluation/Re-evaluation Report, a new or revised Positive Behavior
Support Plan, and/or a new, revised or change of educational programming and/or
placement to address the inappropriate behavior.
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
The use of restraints may only be included in a student’s Crisis Plan and/or IEP
under the following conditions:
1. The restraint is used in conjunction with specific components of the
Positive Behavior Support Plan.
2. The restraint is used in conjunction with the teaching of socially acceptable
alternative skills to replace problem behavior.
3. Staff are authorized, and have received all training required, to use the specific
procedure.
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4. The Positive Behavior Support Plan for the student includes a plan for
eliminating the use of restraint through the application of positive behavior
support strategies and techniques.
5. The use of restraint is not included in the Crisis Plan and/or IEP for the
convenience of staff, as a substitute for an educational program, or to be
employed as punishment.
6. Parental consent is obtained prior to the use of restraints or intrusive procedures
when included in a student’s IEP as reflected in 22 Pa. Code Chapter 14.133(f).
Use Of Mechanical Restraints
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
Mechanical restraints, which are used to control involuntary movement or lack of
muscular control of students when due to organic causes or conditions, may be
employed only when specified by an IEP and as determined by a medical
professional qualified to make the determination, and as agreed to by the student’s
parents/guardians. Mechanical restraints shall prevent a student from injuring
him/herself or others or promote normative body positioning and physical
functioning.
Seclusion
The district permits involuntary seclusion of a student in accordance with the
student’s IEP or in an emergency to prevent immediate or imminent injury to the
student or others, but the seclusion must be the least restrictive alternative.
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
The district prohibits the seclusion of students in locked rooms, locked boxes and
other structures or spaces from which the student cannot readily exit.
Proscription Of Certain Aversive Techniques
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
The following aversive techniques for addressing behavior are inappropriate and
may not be used in educational programs:
1. Corporal punishment.
2. Punishment for a manifestation of a child’s disability.
3. Locked rooms, locked boxes, or other locked structures or spaces from which the
child cannot readily exit.
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4. Noxious substances.
5. Deprivation of basic human rights, such as withholding meals, water or fresh air.
Title 22
Sec. 14.143
6. Suspensions constituting a pattern as defined in state regulations.
7. Treatment of a demeaning nature.
8. Electric shock.
9. Methods implemented by untrained personnel.
10. The use of prone restraints, which are those by which a student is held face down
on the floor.
Reporting And Monitoring
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
The Superintendent or designee shall maintain and report data on the use of
restraints, as required. Such report shall be readily available for review during the
state’s cyclical compliance monitoring. Procedures shall be established requiring
reports be made to the district by entities educating students with disabilities who
attend programs or classes outside the district, including private schools, agencies,
intermediate units and vocational schools.
Regular Program Of Training
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
The Superintendent or designee shall provide for the regular training and retraining,
as needed, of personnel in the use of specific procedures, methods, and techniques,
including restraints and seclusions, that those personnel will be expected to employ
in the implementation of positive behavior supports or interventions in accordance
with a student’s Positive Behavior Support Plan and/or IEP and this policy. A Crisis
Team should be identified in each school and this training should be conducted
annually for the Crisis Team.
Referral To Law Enforcement
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
Subsequent to a referral to law enforcement, an updated functional behavioral
assessment and Behavior Support Plan shall be required for students with disabilities
who have Behavior Support Plans at the time of such referral.
Title 22
Sec. 14.133
If, as a result of such referral, the student is detained or otherwise placed in a
residential setting located outside the district, the Director of Special Education or
designee shall ensure that the responsible school district or intermediate unit is
informed of the need to update the student’s functional behavioral assessment and
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Behavior Support Plan.
References:
State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 14.133, 14.143, 14.145
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act – 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.
Individuals With Disabilities Education, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations –
34 CFR Part 300
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network, Questions and
Answers on the Restraint Reporting Requirements and System,
June 2009 – www.pattan.net
Board Policy – 113, 113.1, 113.3
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