ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
June 26, 2014
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
III.
E.
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
Special Legislative Meeting, June 10, 2014
Bid Opening, June 23, 2014 Rose Tree Roof-Gutter Repair
Penncrest High School Girls’ 4 x 100 Relay Team
Penncrest High School 200 Meter
Penncrest High School Boys’ 4 x 800 Relay Team
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor’ Excellence in Academics
during the 2012-13 School Year
Penncrest High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse – 2014 PIAA State
Champions
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
B.
C.
D.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
iPad Innovative - Year End Review – Patti Linden
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Agenda
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
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VI.
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
RTMEA – Sue Williamson
Rose Tree Media Residents
Old Business
A.
Policy #217 Graduation Requirements - Second Read and Approval – See
Attachment A
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
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
C.
2014-2015 School Year Calendar, See Attachment E
D.
None
X.
Finance
A.
Agenda
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
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Awards (continued)
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
12.
2014-2015 Capital Reserve Budget
13.
Authorization to Post June 2014 Budgetary Transfers
14.
Authorization to Pay Bill List
15.
Appointment of Grace A. Eves as the Tax Collector for Middletown
Township
16.
Appointment of Heather Hogan as the Treasurer
17.
Banking Depositorie s
a.
Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund
b.
PNC Bank
18
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
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X.
Finance
B.
General (continued)
19.
2013-2014 Tuition Rates and Estimated 2014-2015 Tuition Rates
20.
Verizon Wireless GPS Agreement
21.
Lifetouch Agreement
22.
Special Education Contract for ESY Services – George Crothers
Memorial School
23.
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy - ESY
24.
Timothy School Contract - ESY
25.
Devereux CARES Education Program Contract - ESY
26.
Camphill Special School Contract - ESY
27.
Melmark School Contract - ESY
28.
Vanguard Tuition Contract
29.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems Contract
30.
Elwyn Contracts
31.
Settlement Agreement
32.
Apple Lease Agreement
33.
Speech Pathology Consultants, Inc. Contract
34.
Elwyn Contract
35.
Professional Development
36.
Bayada Home Health Care Contract
C.
Financials for May 2014
D.
Bill Lists for May 2014
XI.
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 August 28, 2014, at Penncrest High School.
The Legislative Meetings are recorded on tape.
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Rose Tree M edia 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
June 26, 2014
Minutes of the May 22, 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
Elizabeth Schneider
William O’Donnell (arrived at 7:40)
Harry Postles
Bill Tyson
Students: Riley George
Rahmi Halaby
Talia Kaplan
Michaela Rheil
Absent:
Absent:
Nancy Mackrides
Also in Attendance:
Ron Badino, Maintenance and Operations
Eric Bucci, Principal GW
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
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
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Thomas Kelly, Esq., Solicitor
Bonnie Kinsler, Supervisor of Transportation
Maria Kotch, Principal Media Elementary
Patti Linden, Supv. Technology
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Spec
Jenny Robinson, Principal Rose Tree Elem.
Sharon Sweeney, Asst. Principal PHS
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.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2014
Bid Opening Minutes 4-29-14 – Lavatory Replacement - PHS, Hot Water Heater
Replacement – IL
Bid Opening Minutes 4-29-14 – HVAC Replacement and Piping – IL, GW & RT
Bid Opening Minutes 5-6-14 – HVAC Replacement – Media Music Suite and
Computer Lab
Bid Opening Minutes 5-7-14 – VAT Removal – Glenwood
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Postles seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
April 24, 2014.
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Bid Opening Minutes of
April 29, 2014, in Official Legislative Minutes of May 22, 2014.
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Bid Opening Minutes of
May 6, 2014, in Official Legislative Minutes of May 22, 2014.
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Bid Opening Minutes of
May 7, 2014, in Official Legislative Minutes of May 22, 2014.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides and Bill O’Donnell
Mr. O’Donnell arrived at 7:40.
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Eagle Scouts of America
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 119
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to the
following for achieving Eagle Scout Rank: George J. Bevilacqua, III, William J.
Higgins, III, Justin Perry and Sebastian R. Weinmann.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
B.
Delaware County Young Author’s Project Winners for 2014
Mr. Tyson moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 120
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to the
following students for having their entry selected by the Delaware County Reading
Council and the Delaware County Intermediate Unit: August Guerrieri from Mrs.
McLeod’s sixth grade class, Laura Dabundo, from Mrs. Gregg’s seventh grade
class, Sophie Roe, from Mrs. Turicik’s seventh grade class, Lauren Isaacs, from
Miss Azeff’s eighth grade class and Abby Kleiman, from Mrs. Raichek’s eighth
grade class.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
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III.
Presentations and Awards
C.
2014 Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Awareness Poster Contest
Mr. Tyson moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 121
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to
Emma Szwajkowski. Emma won fourth place in the contest. Over 1,000 posters
from 35 different schools in Delaware County entered art work in this contest.
Emma is a fifth grader who worked under the guidance of Mr. Sharp, our
Glenwood Art teacher. Her poster will be featured in the 2015 Alcohol, Tobacco
and Other Drug Awareness Calendar.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
D.
NCTE Achievement Award in Writing
Mr. Tyson moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 122
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to two
Penncrest juniors. This year, 796 students were nominated by their English
teachers to participate in the 2014 National Council of Teachers of English
Achievement Awards in Writing program. Nia Vargus and Jaime Metzger were
nominated by teachers Felicia Quinzi and Lisa Lobitz. They each submitted two
original pieces which were evaluated by national judges on content, purpose,
audience, tone, word choice, organization, development and style. Nia was
awarded a Certificate of Nomination and Jaime received a Certificate of
Recognition citing her as a winner.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
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III.
Presentations and Awards
E.
Central League Writing Competition
Mr. Tyson moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 123
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to
three Penncrest High School students for their winning entries.
The English
department selects two students from each grade to represent Penncrest in the
Central League Writing Competition. The students are then given a prompt and
they have an hour to write a story. A freshman, Rachel Hughes, won second
place; junior, Rachel Rex, won second place; and senior, Alaina Clune, won first
place.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
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III.
Presentations and Awards
F.
Young Poets of Delaware County Poetry Competition
Mr. Tyson moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 124
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to
students who had their entries chosen from thousands of entries county-wide.
From Glenwood Elementary: Madison Roesler. Madison won 2nd place in the
grade five category for her poem, "The Deer in the Snow." Madison created her
poem in Mrs. Cook's 5th Grade Library Writing Club. From Media Elementary
School: Nathan Host-Rightley, a fifth grade student in Mr. Goldfarb’s class. Nathan
was a third place winner. Nate’s winning haiku poem was called “Tree.” From
Penncrest High School ninth graders Madelyn Nowoswiat took a first place and
Alex Boleto took third place. Seniors, Gianna Paul placed second and Alicia
Schapire placed third.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
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III.
Presentations and Awards
G.
2014 Diversity STEM Essay Contest
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 125
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to
three Springton Lake Middle School students; Zach Munin, Millie Kenton and Paige
Goldberg. These students earned first place honors in the 2014 Diversity STEM
Essay Contest sponsored by Boeing. Students were given an opportunity to write
about diversity in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Nearly 500
essays were received from schools all across the Delaware Valley. Twenty-four
finalists were selected. Of the middle level awards, our students earned three of
the four 1st place awards that were given. As their prize, Boeing awarded each of
our students with a new laptop computer. As a special recognition, Zach Munin
was also selected for a special one-day internship with Boeing this summer. Zach
will have an opportunity to spend an entire day this summer working with Boeing
engineers to learn more about the problem solving in which they engage each day.
We are all extremely proud of these three individuals, as well as all of the
Springton Lake students who submitted entries this year. Special thanks are also
extended to their teachers, Mrs. Belle Patton and Mrs. Jennifer McLeod.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
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III.
Presentations and Awards
H.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad Team
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Tyson seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 126
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to the
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad Team. The Science Olympiad Team
placed first in the State Competition knocking out the former first place team for the
last seventeen years. The National Science Olympiad competition was held in
Florida and the team paced eighth out of 4,000 schools. Team members are:
Seniors - Ethan Fein, Kimberly Kreider, Andrew LeCours, Divyesh Patel and Olivia
Zhou. Juniors - Ryan Blessington, Michael Chang, Elijah Linvill, Samuel Messer,
Jade Phillips, Kellen Randall and Quinn Rinaman. Sophomores - Tanner Daggy,
Caitlin Davis, Seth Fein, Derek Leung and Thomas May. Freshman - Brooke
Dresden, Jay Fein, Drew Jacobs, Samir Jambhekar, Erik Leung and Sean Walsh.
Coaches of the Science Olympiad Team are Edward Somers and James
Ciccarelli.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
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III.
Presentations and Awards
I.
Excellence in Teaching – Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 127
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media Award to
Lisa Hooven. The Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes
outstanding and dedicated teachers. The Franklin Mint Credit Union created this
award in partnership with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit in 2008.
Recipients demonstrate outstanding dedication and significant contributions to
Delaware County students. Lisa Hooven was nominated by colleagues, a former
student, her principal, and a family member. One of the nomination letters
describes Lisa perfectly, "Lisa Hooven is everyone's cheerleader! She is a
supportive sounding board and always the first to lend a helping hand. When a
situation arises, she quickly "rounds up the troops" to help with any necessary
arrangements. To borrow from Charlotte, who spun wordy webs to save Wilbur,
"Lisa is humble, terrific, and some teacher." Lisa is a thirty year veteran of the
RTM school district. She has taught primary grades and currently teaches
kindergarten which she declares "the best."
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Chorus Theater Club - The Jungle Book Prologue and The Bare Necessities by Mr.
David Sikorski, Director, Mrs. JoAnn Podlaski, Assistant Director, stage crew,
Jungle Book Art Show display, Dr. Meg Barney
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of May 22, 2014
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of May 22, 2014
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V.
Reports
F.
Solicitor’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of May 22, 2014
a.
Rose Tree Media School District/Supplemental
Settlement Agreement
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Ms. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 128
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Solicitor’s request that the
School Board approve the settlement agreement as outlined under Article III.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
G.
VI.
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
VII.
RTMEA – Sue Williamson
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
President’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of May 22, 2014
Rose Tree Media Residents – none
Old Business
A.
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.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
d.
Supplemental Contracts
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Postles seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 129
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following New Business:
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
J. Bond Perket, Science Teacher, Springton Lake Middle
School, retirement effective June 24, 2014. Mr. Perket joined
the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1983. He is
retiring after 25 years of dedicated service.
2.
Leslie Goldsmith, School Nurse, Springton Lake Middle
School, retirement effective June 24, 2014. Ms. Goldsmith
joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 2003.
She is retiring after 11 years of dedicated service.
3.
Michele Doyle, Health and Physical Education Teacher
Penncrest High School, retirement effective June 24, 2014.
Ms. Doyle joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School District
in 1982. She is retiring after 32 years of dedicated service.
4.
Meghan Cristaldi, Math Teacher, Penncrest High School,
resignation effective June 30, 2014.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
2.
Professional
5.
Kyle Abbott, English Teacher, Penncrest High School,
resignation effective June 24, 2014.
6.
Josephine Dizon, Science Teacher, Springton Lake Middle
School, resignation effective June 30, 2014.
Non-Instructional
1.
Lynn Morrison, Secretary I, Springton Lake Middle School,
retirement effective June 30, 2014. Ms. Morrison joined the
staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1983. She is
retiring after 31 years of dedicated service.
2.
Mary Egan, Food Service, Springton Lake Middle School,
resignation effective May 13, 2014.
3.
Nancy Peters, 10 Month Specialist, Penncrest High School,
retirement effective March 19, 2014. Ms. Peters joined the
staff of Rose Tree Media School District in 1978. She is
retiring after 36 years of dedicated service.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Anthony Grisillo, Librarian, effective July 1, 2014 at the annual
salary of $89,837.00, Master’s Degree +40/Step 14. Mr.
Grisillo is assigned to Glenwood Elementary replacing
Kathleen Cook who was reassigned.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
2.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as Summer School Remedial Teachers at $111.00 per
day:
Alicia Commale
Ben Danson
Carley Dillon
Carloyn Fizzano
Anthony Grisillo
Christopher Grouzes
Robin Heckman
Caitlyn Judge
Charlie Keeler
Chrissa Kuntz
3.
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as Summer School Enrichment Teacher at the rate of
$99.00 per day:
Kathryn Hong
Karen Laffend
David Matthews
4.
Sharon Prior
Megan Rozinski
Tara Sorrells
Recommend Board approval for the following personnel to
serve as Reading Rockets Summer School Teachers at the
rate of $111.00 per day:
Crystal Grace-Green
Kim Bradley
5.
b.
Patrick Murphy
Mark Nixon
Joseph Pelekis
Evan Pettit
Kelly Piecara
Jeremy Smith
Ashley Turicik
Olivia Vellios
Courtney Williams
Vince Eppolito
Dennis Smyth
Ronni Miller, SYA Summer School teacher at the rate of
$203.50 per day.
Non-Instructional
1.
Andrew Pettineo, Bus Aide, effective May 14, 2014 at the rate
of $14.43 per hour. Mr. Pettineo is assigned to Transportation.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Karen Carsia, Bus Aide, effective May 16, 2014 at the rate of
$14.43 per hour. Ms. Carsia is assigned to Transportation.
NOTE: Ms. Carsia is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Dana Birney, Bus Aide, effective May 14, 2014 at the rate of
$14.43 per hour. Ms. Birney is assigned to Transportation.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the following personnel to
serve as Substitute Maintenance Workers for Summer 2014 at
the rate of $12.00 per hour:
John Barbosa
Joshua Bloom
Samantha Finsterbusch
3.
Daniel Graham
Brett Macaulay
Dorman Akley
5.
Linda Gagliardi, Substitute Cafeteria Worker, effective May 27,
2014 at the rate of $10.76 per hour. NOTE: Ms. Gagliardi is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
6.
Martin McGee, Substitute Bus Driver, effective May 27, 2014
at the rate of $21.96 per hour. Mr. McGee is assigned to
Transportation. NOTE: Mr. McGee is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
7.
Dale Soring, (.5) Support Staff I, effective May 27, 2014 at the
rate of $12.92 per hour. Ms. Soring is assigned to Penncrest
High School replacing Bethany Zeleznick who was
reassigned.
8.
Kathleen Luptowski, Substitute Bus Aide, effective May 27,
2014 at the rate of $14.43 per hour. Ms. Luptowski is assigned
to Transportation.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
Arthur Pavoni from Substitute Bus Aide to Substitute Bus
Driver effective May 14, 2014 at the rate of $21.96 per hour.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Unpaid Leave of absence
1.
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
d.
Michelle Kirk requests an extension of her unpaid leave of
absence through the end of the 2014-2015 school year for the
purpose of child rearing.
Rescind appointment of Elizabeth Coulter as a New Teacher
Mentor.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Cathy Poulos, Garden Club Sponsor at the annual salary of
$290.00. Ms. Poulos is assigned to Media Elementary.
2.
Recommend Board approval for the following Springton Lake
Middle School personnel to serve as Game Workers for the
2013-2014 school year:
Leslie Goldsmith
Sue Hemenway
Brittani Lutterman
Robin Heckman
Susan Howe
Katie Magliochetti
3.
Linda Kilpatrick, Prom Chaperone 2014 at the rate of $25.00
per hour. Ms. Kilpatrick is assigned to Penncrest High School.
4.
David Scanlon, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach for the 20142015 school year at the annual salary of $3,625.00. Mr.
Scanlon is assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Mr.
Scanlon is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Student Leadership Retreat – Worton, MD
2.
Penncrest High School Cheerleading Camp – Beach Lake, PA
Ms. Kinsler-Fox moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 130
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Student Leadership Retreat – Worton, MD
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an overnight field trip
for a Student Leadership Retreat to Worton, Maryland from 11/22-11/24/2014. 110
students and eight chaperones will attend the retreat. Cost to students will be
$130 and substitute cost is $816. Students will be transported by RTMSD buses
for a cost of $1,400.64 paid for by the District.
2.
Penncrest High School Cheerleading Camp – Beach Lake, PA
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an overnight
field trip for students to attend a Cheerleading Camp at the Pine Forrest
Cheerleading Camp in Beach Lake, PA from 8/11-8/14/14. Registration fees are
$245 and are paid by the students. Transportation costs of $149.99/day are being
paid through Boosters.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
C.
Policy #217 Graduation Requirements – First Read and Review – See Attachment
A – In Official Legislative Minutes of May 22, 2014
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IX.
New Business
D.
Naming of Media Elementary School Library
Ms. Kinsler-Fox moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 131
IX.
New Business
D.
Naming of Media Elementary School Library
Resolve, that the Board of School Director’s, in accordance with Policy 701.1 and
at the urging of a grateful faculty, dedicated parents and most of all her cherished
students, in grateful appreciation of her years of faithful service to her profession,
the Media Elementary School community and the Rose Tree Media School District,
bring to vote the naming of the Media Elementary School library.
Further resolve, that from this day forward, the Media Elementary School Library
shall be known as and referred to as the “Maria C. Kotch Library and Media
Center.”
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing – Bid Awards
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lavatory Replacement – Penncrest and Hot Water Heater Replacement –
Indian Lane
HVAC Cabinet Unit Heathers – Indian Lane, Glenwood and Rose Tree
Elementary Schools
HVAC Replacement – Media Elementary School Music Suite and Computer
Lab
VAT Removal – Glenwood
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Ms. Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 132
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing – 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:
1.
2.
Lavatory Replacement – Penncrest and Hot Water Heater Replacement –
Indian Lane
Contractor
Base Bid
Stan Roch Plumbing
$31,800
Total Amount
$146,865
HVAC Cabinet Unit Heaters – Indian Lane, Glenwood and Rose Tree
Elementary Schools
Base Bid Alternates Total Amount
1-3
Electrical Construction
C.A.D Electric
$15,000
$3,500
$18,500
HVAC Construction
GEM Mechanical, Inc.
3.
Alternates
1-8
$115,065
$118,000
$22,800
$140,800
HVAC Replacement – Media Elementary School Music Suite and Computer
Lab
Base Bid Alternates Total Amount
1
Electrical Construction
C.A.D Electric
$30,000
$10,000
$40,000
HVAC Construction
Gaudelli Brothers, Inc.
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$127,400
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$60,800
$188,200
June 26, 2014
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing – Bid Awards
4.
VAT Removal – Glenwood
Contractor
Base Bid
Sargent Enterprises
$38,724
Alternates
Total Amount
$38,724
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Change Orders – None
2.
Budgetary Transfers
3.
YMCA Camp Tockwogh Contract
4.
All Around Entertainment Agreement – Ratification
5.
All Around Entertainment Agreement
6.
DCIU Be Proud Foundation Day Treatment Program
7.
DCIU Elwyn Contract
8.
Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center Contract
9.
Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion – See Attachment B
10.
2014-2015 General Fund Budget – See Attachment C
11.
Equipment Disposal
12.
Sunesys Addendum No. 2014-02
13.
School Messenger Renewal Authorization
14.
Internet Services Agreement
15.
Rutgers University Intern Contract
16.
School Psychology Services, LLC Contract
17.
Settlement Agreement for ESY Services – Arrowhead Day Camp
18.
Settlement Agreement for ESY Services – Elwyn T-Camp
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 133
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Change Orders - none
2.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public School code section
609) when funds are not available for a proposed appropriation, a legal
transfer from one class of expenditure to another may be made in the last
nine (9) months of the fiscal year by the board.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following budgetary transfers:
FY 14-21 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Learning Support – Professional Education Svcs. IU
$40,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Other Support – Tuition to Charter Schools
$40,000
RATIONALE: To cover the cost of tuition to cyber school for special
education student
FY 14-22 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
FROM:
AMOUNT:
FROM:
AMOUNT:
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Curriculum Development - Supplies
$4,900
Care and Upkeep of Equipment – Repairs and
Maintenance
$3,000
Curriculum Development – Other Expenses
$2,000
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
$1,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Operation of Building Services – New Equipment
$10,900
RATIONALE: To cover the cost of the purchase of an auto
scrubber for the High School
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers – continued
FY 14-23 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Care and Upkeep of Equipment – Repairs and
Maintenance
$4,205
TO:
AMOUNT:
Operation of Building Services – New Equipment
$4,205
RATIONALE: To purchase a pallet truck, battery charger and
propane burnisher
FY 14-24 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction & Curriculum Development – Supplies
$4,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – New Equipment
$4,000
RATIONALE: To purchase new signage for the Main Office and the
Library Media Center
FY 14-25 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Staff Development – Dues and Fees
AMOUNT:
$2,780
TO:
AMOUNT:
Information Services – Contracted Services
$2,780
RATIONALE: To pay for language Interpreters
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers – continued
FY 14-26 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Staff Professional Development – Travel
$2,310
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Travel
$2,310
RATIONALE: To charge Teacher’s college to the Accountability Block Grant
FY 14-27 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Office of the Principal – Supplies
$2,132
TO:
AMOUNT:
Operation of Building Services – Supplies
$2,132
RATIONALE: For custodial supplies
FY 14-28 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Consumer and Homemaking Education – Supplies
$2,000
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instructional – Supplies
$2,000
RATIONALE: For end of year activities
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers – continued
FY 14-29 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instructional Staff Development – Contracted
Services
$1,600
TO:
AMOUNT:
Office of the Principal – Refreshments
$1,600
RATIONALE: For pre-graduation reception
FY 14-30 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction and Curriculum Development – Supplies
$1,596.94
TO:
Care and Upkeep of Equipment – Repairs and
Maintenance
$1,596.94
AMOUNT:
RATIONALE: For repairs to the 5400 auto scrubber
FY 14-31 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Supplies
$1,500
TO:
AMOUNT:
Office of the principal – Supplies
$1,500
RATIONALE: To help offset the 5th grade recognition program and
June breakfast
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers – continued
FY 14-32 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Homebound Instruction – Contracted Services
$1,100
TO:
AMOUNT:
Psychological Services – Contracted Services
$1,100
RATIONALE: To pay for an outside neuropsychological evaluation
3.
YMCA Camp Tockwogh Contract
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the YMCA Camp
Tockwogh Contract in the amount of $18,500. This contract is for
Penncrest’s Student Leadership Retreat in Worton, MD from November 22
– November 24, 2014. The cost to students is $125.00 and is paid through
the Student Activity Account with no cost to district. Transportation is
provided through the General Fund. This item was discussed at the May
13, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
As requested by Ms. Kinsler-Fox for clarification purposes the cost of the
contract is at no cost to the District. However, costs for substitutes and
transportation will be through the General Fund.
4.
All Around Entertainment Agreement – Ratification
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the All Around
Entertainment Ratification in the amount of $600.00. This agreement is for
a dance that took place on May 9, 2014 at the Springton Lake Middle
School. Funding for this agreement is through the Student Activity Fund at
no cost to the District. This item was discussed at the May 13, 2014
Finance Committee Meeting.
5.
All Around Entertainment Agreement
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the All Around
Entertainment Agreement in the amount of $1,500.00. This agreement is
for a dance to be held on June 13, 2014 at the Springton Lake Middle
School. Funding for this agreement is through the Student Activity Fund at
no cost to the District. This item was discussed at the May 13, 2014 Finance
Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
DCIU Be Proud Foundation Day Treatment Program
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the DCIU Be Proud
Foundation Day Treatment Program agreement in the amount of
$199,841.00.
7.
DCIU Elwyn Contract
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the DCIU Elwyn
Contract in the amount of $99,996.00.
8.
Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center Contract
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Delaware
County Juvenile Detention Center Contract in the amount of $932,218.00.
9.
Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a resolution
establishing the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion for Rose Tree Media
School District to be an assessment reduction of $9,146, which equates to a
reduction in property tax of $213 for each approved homestead/farmstead.
See attachment B – In Official Legislative Minutes of May 22, 2014
10.
2014/2015 General Fund Budget
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the 2014/2015
General Fund Budget in the amount of $87,314,257.
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree Media
School District, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, hereby authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of funds as itemized in said budget during the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014.
The necessary revenue for the same shall be provided by ½ of 1% real
estate transfer tax and a $5 per capita tax under both the Public School
code of 1949 and by the Local Tax Enabling Act and a $10 Local Services
Tax, all levied and assessed for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2014,
and by a 1.9% increase on school tax on real estate which is hereby levied
and assessed at the rate of .0233677 mills on the dollar on the total amount
assessed valuation on all property taxable for school purposes in the Rose
Tree Media School District, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, or at the rate
of 23.3677 on each $1,000 of assessed valuation of taxable property. See
Attachment C – In Official Legislative Minutes of May 22, 2014
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X.
Finance
B.
General
Expenditures
Proposed Budget
2014/2015
Instructional
1000
Support Services
2000
28,641,165
28,429,078
Operation, Non-Instructional Services
3000
1,653,752
1,653,752
Other Financing Services
5000
9,653,867
9,671,806
Totals
$
$
48,877,191
Final Budget
2014/2015
88,825,975
$
$
Proposed
Budget
2014/2015
Revenues
Final
Budget
2014/2015
6000
State
7000
11,569,187
13,155,632
Federal
8000
664,100
664,100
$
Fund Balance
Totals
II. Legislative Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2014
71,699,789
87,314,257
Local
Sub Totals
$
47,559,621
83,933,076
$
$
4,892,899
$
88,825,975
26
69,991,873
83,811,605
3,502,652
$
87,314,257
June 26, 2014
X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
Equipment Disposal
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the disposal of two
vehicles as salvage to Senkow’s Collision Repair and Auto Service in the
amount of $1,000.
12.
Sunesys Addendum No. 2014-02
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Addendum No.
2014-02 to Wide Area Network License Agreement between Rose Tree
Media School District and Sunesys, LLC. The Addendum shall provide the
addition of two (2) additional strands of fiber to the existing connection
between Penncrest High School, 134 Barren Road, Media, PA and
Springton Lake Middle School, 1900 North Providence Road, Media, PA.
There will be a one-time connection fee of Seven Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($7,500.00) and a monthly recurring license fee of Six Hundred
Dollars ($600). The term of this Addendum will continue for a period of
Sixty (60) months.
13.
School Messenger Renewal Authorization
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Renewal
Authorization from Reliance Communications, Inc. to continue to provide the
Rose Tree Media School District with the online communications application
School Messenger for a fee of Seven Thousand Five Hundred dollars
($7,500.00) annually. The agreement will be in effect for a period of one (1)
year commencing on July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.
14.
Internet Services Agreement
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Internet Service
Agreement between Delaware County Intermediate Unit 25 and the Rose
Tree Media School District. The agreement will provide for the DCIU to
provide 100 megabytes of Internet access service commencing on July 1,
2014 for a period of one year with payment terms of Eight Thousand One
Hundred Thirty Six Dollars ($8,136.00) per year.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
15.
Rutgers University Intern Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract submitted by Rutgers University
for a psychology intern to be placed in the District for the 2014-2015 school
year. The District provides supervision for school psychology interns in
return for school-based services that are required under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. The intern will work full-time and be paid
$9,000.00 dollars for the school year. The District school psychologists will
coordinate the intern’s responsibilities and assignment.
16.
School Psychology Services, LLC Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract that has been submitted by
Aviele Koffler, PhD of School Psychology Services, LLC to work as a
therapeutic facilitator as part of the District’s Emotional Support program.
Services are required under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act.
Dr. Koffler will provide counseling to identified students and consultation to
staff and parents 2 days/week during the school year. If needed, the
contract also allows for an additional 25 days of work during the 2014-2015
school year for coordination of students’ 504 plans at the rate of
$40.00/hour.
17.
Settlement Agreement for ESY Services – Arrowhead Day Camp
Resolve, that the Board approve a settlement agreement for the provision of
ESY services for a student to attend Arrowhead Day Camp in West Chester,
PA at the tuition rate of $1015.00 dollars. Tuition reimbursement is capped
at the cost the District would incur to provide ESY services in a District-run
or contracted program. Extended School Year services are required for
eligible students under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
18.
Settlement Agreement for ESY Services – Elwyn T-Camp
Resolve, that the Board approve a settlement agreement for the provision of
ESY services for a student to attend the Elwyn T-camp Program at the
tuition rate of $3,570.00 for ESY services for the summer of 2014 in place of
the District’s recommended placement at the Elwyn-Davidson program.
Tuition cost for both programs is essentially the same. Extended School
Year services are required for eligible students under the Individual with
Disabilities Education Act.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
X.
Finance
C.
D.
Financials for April 2014
Bill Lists for April 2014
Mr. Postles moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 134
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following Finance Reports:
X.
Finance
C.
Financials for April 2014
April
April
April
April
2014
2014
2014
2014
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
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X.
Finance
D.
Bill Lists
April 2014
General Fund Bill List
$ 1,904,741.32
April 2014
Imprest Fund Bill List
$
8,252.00
April 2014
Capital Fund Bill List
$
17,025.00
April 2014
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
116,966.00
April 2014
Bond Series 2011 Bill List
$
22,522.34
April 2014
Bond Series 2013 Bill List
$
271,672.00
April 2014
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
113,162.49
$ 2,454,341.15
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 135
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, Bill
O’Donnell, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides
_____________________________
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on May 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Valarie Davis and 1 bidder.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
VCT Flooring – Glenwood
Continental Flooring Company
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
North Eastern Floors, Inc.
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Til-Mar Designs
Philadelphia, PA 19145
TE Construction Services, Inc.
Warminster, PA 18974
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of May 20, 2014 VCT Flooring – Glenwood
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on May 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Valarie Davis and 4 bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Interior Door Replacement – Indian Lane
Donald E. Reisinger, Inc.
West Chester, PA 19380-4539
Edgmont Window and Door
Aston, PA 19014
TE Construction Services, LLC
Warminster, PA 18974
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of May 20, 2014 Interior Door Replacements – Indian Lane
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on May 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Valarie Davis and 4 bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Interior Door Replacement – Indian Lane
Donald E. Reisinger, Inc.
West Chester, PA 19380-4539
Edgmont Window and Door
Aston, PA 19014
TE Construction Services, LLC
Warminster, PA 18974
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of May 20, 2014 Interior Door Replacements – Indian Lane
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on May 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Valarie Davis and 1 bidder.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Painting Aux. Gym – Penncrest/Painting LGI – Glenwood
L. J. Paolella Construction, Inc.
Brookhaven, PA 19015
M. Schnoll & Sons, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA 19134-3809
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of May 20, 2014 Painting Aux. Gym – Penncrest/Painting LGI – Glenwood
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on June 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Valarie Davis and 2 bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Ceiling Replacement – Media, Glenwood and Penncrest
L. J. Paolella Construction, Inc.
Brookhaven, PA 19015
Donald E. Reisinger, Inc.
West Chester, PA 19380-4539
Walter Brucker & Co., Inc.
Dublin, PA 18917
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of June 3, 2014 Ceiling Replacement – Media, Glenwood and Penncrest
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on June 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Valarie Davis and 2 bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Masonry Repairs – Penncrest
Mara Restoration
Glenside, PA 19038
Ernel Co., Inc.
Aston, PA 19014
Armor Masonry Restoration, Inc.
Bristol, PA 19007
Enterprise Masonry Corp.
Wilmington, DE 19802
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of June 3, 2014 Masonry Repairs – Penncrest
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on June 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Valarie Davis.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Flooring Replacement – Media
North Eastern Floors, Inc.
West Berlin, PA 08091-9205
Continental Flooring
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of June 3, 2014 Flooring Replacement – Media
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on June 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Valarie Davis and 1 bidder.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Window Repair – Media
Window Repairs and Restoration
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of June 3, 2014 Window Repair – Media
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on June 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Valarie Davis and 1 bidder.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Leak Remediation and Waterproofing – Springton Lake
Anthony Biddle Contractors, Inc.
Ambler, PA 19002
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of June 3, 2014 Leak Remediation and Waterproofing – Springton Lake
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on June 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Matt Houtmann and 1 bidder.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Walking Trail – Springton Lake
Gessler Construction Co.
Media, PA 19063
Eastern Earthmovers, LLC
Collegeville, PA 19426
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of June 5, 2014 Walking Trail – Springton Lake
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on June 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Walt Subers and 5 bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Boiler Replacement – Indian Lane
C.A.D. Electric
Eddystone, PA 19022
Allstates Mechanical, LTD.
Boothwyn, PA 19061
GEM Mechanical Services, Inc.
Aston, PA 19014
Goshen Mechanical, Inc.
West Chester, PA 19382
E. J. Meloney, Inc.
Lansdowne, PA 19050
Gaudelli Bros., Inc.
Millville, NJ 08332
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of June 6, 2014 Boiler Replacement – Indian Lane
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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on June 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Walt Subers and 4 bidders.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Lighting Fixture Replacement – Penncrest/Media/Glenwood
McGoldrick Electric, Inc.
Havertown, PA 19083
Charles H. MacDonald Electric
Paoli, PA 19301
C.A.D. Electric
Eddystone, PA 19022
CMSE, Inc.
Cochranville, PA 19330
Goldhorn Electrical Construction
Aston, PA 19014
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of June 6, 2014 Lighting Fixture Replacement – Penncrest/Media/Glenwood
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 M. Wigo, Superintendent
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
June 26, 2014
June 10, 2014 Special Legislative Meeting Minutes
I.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
______________________________________________________________________
Attendance: Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
Absent: John Hanna and Bill O’Donnell
Also in Attendance: Ron Baldino, Anne Callahan, Grace Eves, Patti Linden, Steve
Taylor and James Wigo
______________________________________________________________________
II.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each) – none
III.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
III.
Professional
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 136
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
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1.
Anthony Jackowski, Assistant Principal, Springton
Lake Middle School, resignation effective July 30,
2014.
Resolve, the Board of School Directors accept the resignation of Anthony
Jackowski, Assistant Principal, Springton Lake Middle School effective
July 30, 2014.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES: Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy
Mackrides, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: John Hanna and Bill O’Donnell
IV.
Any other business that may come before the Board.
A.
Purchasing
1.
NGV Motori Agreement
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 137
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve an agreement with NGV
Motori in the amount of $513,000 for the conversion of eight diesel buses
to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), pending review by the District’s
solicitor.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES: Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy
Mackrides, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: John Hanna and Bill O’Donnell
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V.
Adjournment
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 138
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, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy
Mackrides, Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: John Hanna and Bill O’Donnell
_____________________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
II. Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2014
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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
BID OPENING MINUTES
A bid opening was held on June 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center, 308
North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Present were: Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Valarie Davis and 1 bidder.
Bids in the following category were opened and read by Grace Eves:
Roof/Gutter Replacement Re-Bid - Rose Tree Elementary School
Jottan, Inc.
Florence, NJ 08518
Garvey Roark, LLC
West Chester, PA 19382
Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Board of School Directors.
_______________________
Grace A. Eves
Board Secretary
Bid Opening Minutes of June 23, 2014 Roof/Gutter Replacement Re-Bid – Rose Tree Elementary School
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Penncrest High School Girls’ 4 x 100 Relay Team
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.
B.
Penncrest High School 200 Meter
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.
C.
Penncrest High School Boys’ 4 x 800 Relay Team
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.
D.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor’
Academics during the 2012-13 School Year
Excellence
in
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.
III.
Presentations and Awards
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III.
Presentations and Awards
E.
Penncrest High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse – 2014 PIAA State
Champion
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.
III.
Presentations and Awards
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A
OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Mr. James M. Wigo, Superintendent of Schools
FROM:
Dr. Steve Taylor, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
DATE:
June 10, 2014
RE:
June 10, 2014 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Linda Kinsler-Fox
Board Members in Attendance: Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy
Mackrides, Harry Postles, Liz Schneider, Bill Tyson
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Lindsi Ciuffetelli, Grace Eves, Patti Linden, Steve
Taylor, and Jim Wigo.
Update on Pennsylvania’s Teacher Effectiveness System: Student Learning
Objectives
Dr. Taylor presented the final piece of the new Teacher Evaluation System, the Student
Learning Objectives of SLOs. In previous meetings, the Board has learned about the
new observational rubric, the building-level score as expressed in the School
Performance Profile, and teacher growth scores. Starting in 2014-2015, SLOs will
count 20% for teachers in grades and subject areas that have PSSA tests or Keystone
Exams, and 35% for teachers in grades and subject areas that don’t. Every teacher will
create an SLO for one course, and teachers who submit SLOs for the same course
must submit identical versions. SLOs will document a teacher’s effectiveness based on
student achievement of content standards within the curriculum. Each SLO begins with
a goal statement, incorporates performance indicators and measures, and concludes
with a rating of Distinguished, Proficient, Needs Improvement, or Failing. RTM teachers
drafted SLOs this year, and they go into effect in 2014-2015, when building principals
will meet with all teachers three times a year to discuss the goals, implementation, and
student achievement.
Post-Graduation Plans for the Class of 2014
Dr. Taylor shared post-graduation plans for all members of the Class of 2014.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
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:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
June 13, 2014
Subject:
June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill O’Donnell
______________________________________________________________________
Attendance: Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, Harry Postles
and Bill Tyson
Absent: Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Bill O’Donnell and Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Grace Eves, Steve Taylor and James Wigo
______________________________________________________________________
1.
Budgetary Comparison Report
The District has received 97% of revenue and has expensed 93% of
expenditures.
Action: Discussion
2.
Fund Transfer
The Committee approved the transfer of $3,746,285 from the General Fund to
the Capital Reserve account in accordance with School Board Policy to fund
upcoming Capital projects.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26, 2014 Legislative agenda for a
vote of the Board.
Dedicated to Excellence
3.
2014-2015 Capital Reserve Budget
BUDGET
CODE
DEPARTMENT
REVENUE
22-0101
DESCRIPTION
2014-2015
BUDGET
Transfer from General Fund
$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
Capital Projects
Transportation
Technology
Various Capital Projects
Buses
Network/Equipment
$3,996,285
$ 400,000
$ 200,000
$4,596,285
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26, 2014 Legislative agenda for a
vote of the Board.
4.
2014-2015 Approvals
• Authorization to post June 2014 Budgetary Transfers
• Authorization to pay Bill List
• Appointment of the Tax Collector for Middletown Township
Grace Eves will be appointed Tax Collector for Middletown Township for
the 2014-2015 fiscal year. There is no compensation for this position.
• Appointment of the Treasurer
Heather Hogan will be appointed Treasurer for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
There is no compensation for this position.
• Banking Depositories
o Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund
§ Checking
§ Money Market
§ Investment Certificates of Deposits
§ Fixed Term Securities
o PNC Bank
§ Checking
• Purchasing Cooperatives
o U. S. Communities
o CO-STARS
o Department of General Services (DGS) Local Piggy Back Program
(L3P)
o AEPA Contract - Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies
o Delaware County Joint Purchasing
o Keystone Purchasing Network
o The Pennsylvania Education Joint Purchasing Council (PAEJPC)
o TCPN National Governmental Purchasing Cooperative
o Peppm
Dedicated to Excellence
Action: These items will be moved to the June 26, 2014 Legislative agenda for a
vote of the Board.
5.
2013-2014 Tuition Rates and Estimated 2014-2015 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
Tuition rates are established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education,
PDE. A different calculation is used by PDE to establish Charter School tuition
rates for the District.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26, 2014 Legislative agenda for a
vote of the Board.
6.
Contracts
a.
NGV Motori – CNG Bus Conversion
NGV Motori will be converting eight diesel buses to Compressed Natural
Gas, CNG. The buses will be shipped to Dallas, Texas at no cost to the
District. Two buses at a time will be sent for conversion. The conversions
are scheduled to be completed by the end of August. The cost of the
conversions is $513,000.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 10, 2014 Legislative agenda for a
vote of the Board. This will expedite the completion of the project.
b.
Verizon Wireless GPS
Forty buses will be fitted with GPS units. The units will provide a layer of
security for the District. The 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.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26, 2014 Legislative agenda for a
vote of the Board.
Dedicated to Excellence
c.
Lifetouch
Lifetouch will provide school portrait services for Rose Tree Elementary
School at no cost to the District. The District will receive $2.50 per
package.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26, 2014 Legislative agenda for a
vote of the Board.
Public Comment: One member of the Public was present
The next Finance Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Dedicated to Excellence
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
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:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Mr. James M. Wigo, Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
June 13, 2014
Subject:
June 10, 2014 Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Elizabeth Schneider
_____________________________________________________________________
Attendance: Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides,
Harry Postles, Elizabeth Schneider and Bill Tyson
Absent: John Hanna and Bill O’Donnell
Also in Attendance: Ron Baldino, Anne Callahan, Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Patti
Linden, Steve Taylor and James Wigo
______________________________________________________________________
1.
Bid Results
The Committee reviewed the bid results from the May 20th, June 3rd, June 5th and
June 6th bid openings. Bid results from the June 23rd bid opening will be
discussed during Committee Highlights at the June 26th Legislative Meeting.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26, 2014, Legislative Agenda for a
vote of the Board.
2.
2014-2015 Capital Projects Review
Bids for the circulation desk at Media Elementary School will be solicited within
the next three weeks. The results, if under budget, will be ratified at the August
Legislative meeting. The Committee reviewed a proposal from Sage Technology
for the installation of additional card readers and audio/video and door release
system at Penncrest High School which will increase security at the building.
The cost of the system will be offset with an outstanding credit for approximately
$6,000 for a total cost of approximately $9,000.
Action: The Sage Technology proposal will be moved to the June 26, 2014,
Legislative Agenda for a vote of the Board.
Dedicated to Excellence
3.
Capital Project Updates
Contractors broke ground at the Transportation Building for Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG) project. Excavation and installation of the new transformer vault has
begun.
Action: Discussion
4.
Change Order Threshold for Summer Months
Currently, between meetings of the School Board, the Board Secretary has
authorization to approve change orders up to $10,000. Change orders between
$10,000 and $20,000 require the approval of the Board President, VicePresident, and Finance Chairman. The Committee approved increasing the
amount for approval between Legislative meetings from the Board President,
Vice-President 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.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26, 2014, Legislative Agenda for a
vote of the Board.
5.
Use of Facilities – Sundays
The committee recommended the Sunday use of facilities for all buildings be
extended until June 30, 2015.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26,2014, Legislative Agenda for a
vote of the Board.
6.
Insurance Renewal
The Committee reviewed the Comparative Premium Summary for property,
automobile, liability, bonds, sports/student accident and Workers’ Compensation
insurance. There is a 13% increase in coverage from PSBA, except for Workers’
Compensation from Companion which has a 5.7% increase. The District’s
broker will furnish a Workers’ Compensation quote from another vendor before
the June 26, 2014, Legislative Meeting. The results will be discussed during
Committee Highlights at the June 26, 2014, Legislative Meeting.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26,2014, Legislative Agenda for a
vote of the Board.
Dedicated to Excellence
7.
Fixed Assets
The committee gave their approval for the sale and or removal of aging fixed
assets.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26, 2014, Legislative Agenda for a
vote of the Board.
8.
Barrall Field Improvements
Media Borough submitted a proposal in the amount of $1,650 for improvements
for handicap access at Barrell Field. The Committee agreed to pay for half of the
improvements in the amount of $850.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26, 2014, Legislative Agenda for a
vote of the Board.
9.
Donations
•
SLMS benches
A bench in honor of Susan Knipel will be donated to Springton Lake
Middle School. The Maintenance Department will install the bench.
•
PC benches
Penncrest High School’s PTG is donating benches for the library
courtyard. The Maintenance Department will install the benches.
The Committee is very appreciative of the donations and extends their
thanks.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26, 2014, Legislative Agenda for a
vote of the Board.
Public Comment: One member of the public was present.
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Dedicated to Excellence
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
June 13, 2014
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
Board Members in attendance: T. Barusevicius, Chair, L. Kinsler-Fox, N. Fronduti,
E. Schneider, H. Postles, W. Tyson, N. Mackrides
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, J. Wigo, G. Eves, S. Taylor and one member of
the public
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Items were reviewed to be included on the agenda of the legislative meeting on
June 26, 2014.
Action: The committee agreed to place resolutions for these items on the June
26, 2014 Legislative agenda for a vote of the Board. Additional items will be
added as they come in and a final copy of the agenda will be sent to the Board
for review the Friday prior to the meeting.
II.
Challenge Mentors:
A proposal was presented by Mrs. Callahan to eliminate the Challenge Mentor
Program and to use those resources to provide mentors to students in need
through the Guidance Department. This action will eliminate the need for a
Challenge Mentor Coordinator at 15 units.
Action: The committee agreed to place a resolution for this item on the June 26,
2014 Legislative agenda for a vote of the Board.
III.
Executive Session:
An executive session was held to discuss matters of personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on Tuesday,
September 9, 2014, in the Board Room at the Education Center.
1 James M. Wigo
Superintendent of Schools
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.565.5317
www.rtmsd.org
Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, PhD
Director of Pupil Services and
Special Education
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James Wigo, Superintendent of Schools
From:
Dr. Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
Date:
June 11, 2014
Subject:
June 10, 2013 Pupil Services/Special Education Committee Meeting
Chairperson: Ms. Nancy Fronduti
Board Members in Attendance: Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti
Nancy Mackrides, Harry Postles,William Tyson, Elizabeth Schneider
Others in Attendance: James Wigo, Anne Callahan, Grace Eves, Patricia Linden, Steve
Taylor
Overnight Field Trips
A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for members of the
Penncrest Envirothon team to attend the state competition at the University of
Pittsburgh in Johnstown, PA from 05/19-05/21/2015. Transportation costs totaling
$400.00 dollars and lodging and meal costs totaling approximately $750.00 are
being paid by the District. Substitute costs total $408.00 dollars.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for members of the
Penncrest Envirothon team to attend the national competition in Springfield,
Missouri from 07/28-08/2/2015. Students are traveling by airplane. Transportation,
lodging, and meals are covered by the PA Envirothon organization.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
2 A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for the Penncrest Ski and
Snowboard Club to attend a second Vermont ski trip from 1/16/15-1/19/15 at
Stowe Ski Resort, Vermont. Student costs are approximately (based on fund
raising) $400.00/student. There is no cost to the District.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for the Penncrest Ski and
Snowboard Club to attend a Vermont ski trip from 2/13/15-2/16/15 in Sugarbush,
Vermont. Student costs are approximately (based on fund raising)
$400.00/student. There is no cost to the District.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for the Penncrest Science
Olympiad team to attend the State Tournament at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA
from 04/23-04/25/2015. Transportation costs totaling $2000.00 dollars and lodging
and meal costs totaling $2200.00 are being paid by the District. Substitute costs
total $816.00 dollars.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for the Penncrest Science
Olympiad team to attend the National Tournament at the University of Nebraska in
Lincoln, Nebraska from 05/13-05/17/2015. Transportation costs totaling
$13,000.00 dollars, lodging and meal costs totaling $5500.00, and substitute costs
totaling $1224.00 are being paid by the District. Students are contributing $450.00
dollars each towards the costs, so net costs to the District are approximately
$9800.00 dollars.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted 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). 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.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
3 ESY Contracts
A contract for the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy has been
submitted 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.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
A contract for The Timothy School has been submitted for the provision of
Extended School Year services for five special education students as required
under IDEA. Tuition is $4850.00/student for the program which runs 07/01/14 to
08/8/14.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
A contract for The Devereux CARES Education Program has been submitted 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.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
A contract for Camphill Special Schools has been submitted for the provision of
Extended School Year services for a special education student as required under
IDEA. Tuition is $7914.68 for the program which runs 06/19/14 to 07/16/14.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
A contract for the Melmark School has been submitted 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.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
Tuition Contract
A tuition contract for two special education students to attend Vanguard for the
2104-2015 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.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
4 Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
A renewal contract with Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems has been submitted
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. This contract is an annual renewal with the same
conditions and pricing structure as the 2013-2014 contract.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
Bayada Home Health Care
A renewal contract has been submitted 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.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
Elwyn
Two contracts with Elwyn have been submitted 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.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
Settlement Agreements
A settlement agreement has been submitted for a special education student to
provide reimbursement to parents not to exceed $8000.00 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 $4500.00 dollars.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
A settlement agreement has been submitted for a special education student to
provide reimbursement to parents for tuition at a private school not to exceed
$22,800.00 dollars for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years. 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.
Action: Approval will be on the June 2014 Legislative Agenda.
Grace Eves presented an accounting of the ACCESS funds. She indicated that she had
been told that further reimbursements from the State should be forthcoming.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
June 13, 2014
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for June 10, 2014
Chairperson: Mr. Harry Postles
~ Apple Lease for New Technology Equipment
The goal at Springton Lake Middle School is to have one cart of 25 MacBook Air laptops
and one cart of 25 iPads for each team, as well as provide some of this technology
equipment to special education and other special area teams. Each team is comprised
of approximately 100 students, and currently, we fall short of that goal. In order to meet
that goal, we need to add 110 laptops and 25 iPads. We will also need a few devices to
accommodate new elementary classrooms for the next school year. The new lease
agreement proposal from Apple includes 115 MacBook Air laptops and 30 iPads to be
included in a Four (4) year lease agreement with annual payments of $36,000.02. This
cost is built into the budget for 2014-2015 that was Board approved. The lease
agreement is being reviewed by Tom Kelly, District Solicitor, before being placed on the
Legislative agenda for June 2014.
Action: This item will be moved to the June 26, 2014, Legislative agenda for a vote of
the Board.
Next meeting: Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the Education Center
Board Room
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – June 26 , 2014
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
As another school year comes to a close, we have time to reflect, to celebrate, to recognize,
and to say goodbye. We celebrated with all 65, 5th graders in a recognition ceremony.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our counselor, teachers, and specialists for the
outstanding job they have done in developing meaningful learning activities and providing
support to our students, which has allowed them the opportunities to develop into the young
learners that they are becoming. In addition, we have a wonderful support staff that includes
our instructional assistants, technology assistant, and custodians that make sure our school
runs smoothly from the start of the year to the very end. Finally, our secretarial staff’s
contributions cannot go unrecognized. They are the best at what they do, and if it were not
for them, so much would not get done. All of these special individuals make Glenwood a
better place.
We held our final Pride Assembly. All students in grades K-2 and 3-5 were recognized for
student performance and citizenship. The assembly provided a time to build community and
recognize student efforts.
We held our volunteer breakfast to honor our volunteers at Glenwood. Over 100 volunteers
were invited to attend. Volunteers have dedicated so much of their time and efforts
throughout the school year to make it a success for our students. This is a wonderful
opportunity for our students to show their appreciation for all our volunteers have done for
our school!
Kindergarten
Glenwood Kindergarteners have really “gotten around” recently! On May 30th, we traveled to
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s Broomall ‘Bear Country Credit Union’ to learn the
difference between spending and saving. On June 10th, we visited the Rocky Run YMCA for
a ‘Kindergarten Field Day Experience,’ where we danced, participated in relay races,
exercised and played with a parachute. Finally, on Friday, June 13th, we will travel to The
Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs to see an operating dairy farm, in line with our farm unit.
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First Grade
First grade spent a fabulous day at The Philadelphia Zoo. We managed to avoid the rain and
had a fantastic day. The animals were very active, and the new tunnels at Big Cat Falls were
a main attraction. Thank you to all the parents who came along as chaperones. We couldn’t
have done it without their support.
Second Grade
Second graders spent a day at Tyler Arboretum, extending their knowledge about the
Lenape Indians that lived in this area. They learned about their tools, clothes, homes, games,
and culture. In addition, the students had the opportunity to take a nature walk and had a
lesson on invertebrates, preparing them for the arrival of our butterflies. Once the Painted
Lady larvae arrived, the students observed the complete metamorphosis of the Painted Lady
Butterfly. As a culminating activity, the students went to the Academy of Natural Science and
toured a live butterfly habitat and participated in a lesson entitled “Bugs to Butterflies.”
Third Grade
Third graders are wrapping up their final book club on Social Issues. They learned about all
the different types of issues that characters might face in a novel. Students also developed
many strategies to help discuss these complex issues as a group. Each day, students would
decide on a starting and stopping point in their text, a focus skill, read independently for thirty
minutes, and then conduct a book discussion where they showed their learning through postits, notebook jottings, and questions.
Fourth Grade
Fourth Graders will prepare for their upcoming field trip by studying the great Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and some of our most famous Pennsylvanians. We will be learning about
Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross to prepare for our visit to Betsy Ross’s house and the Christ
Church Burial Ground. We are also preparing for our visit to the National Constitution Center
by studying what occurred at the National Constitution Convention. Philadelphia, here we
come!
Fifth Grade
Fifth graders are diligently putting the final touches on what is sure to be their most
impressive writing publications to date. Using what the students have been exploring
throughout their Glenwood careers as writers, the students synthesized the skills that they
learned from writing both narratives and non-fiction to create pieces with big messages that
tell stories about themselves: memoir. The students loved the experience, and their growth in
writing prowess shines clearly through each and every line.
Summer Reading at Glenwood
In the summer, in addition to picking up a baseball glove or a beach towel, we’d all like our
children to pick up a good book. To support summer reading, each Glenwood student in
grades K-4 receives a reading record form and a bookmark. As students turn in their
completed reading records next September, they will receive a small prize. The reading
records are used to compile “Top Ten” lists of children’s favorites by grade level, posted on
the bulletin board outside the library, and a special award is given to the student in each
grade who reads the most books over the summer.
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The First Annual Glenwood Book Swap was a roaring success, thanks to the many, many
wonderful donations from the Glenwood Community. Over 1,500 books were collected!
Each student was able to take at least three free books home to enjoy.
Jason Fialkovich, Middletown Free Library’s youth services librarian, visited Glenwood to
make presentations to all grade levels about the public library’s summer reading program,
“Fizz, Boom Read!” and the many events they have scheduled during the summer months.
Physical Education
In addition to enjoying seasonal games such as wiffleball, ultimate Frisbee, and of course
lacrosse, the fourth and fifth grade students have been busy taking on the Glenwood
Elementary Fitness Challenge. Pre-testing took place at the beginning of the year and miniassessments have been conducted throughout the winter months. The students have
participated in goal-setting exercises emphasizing the concept of establishing realistic aims
and striving for personal bests. The students have been encouraging their classmates and
celebrating one another’s results.
This year, we had 119 students qualify for award recognition for improving their personal
scores and/or meeting standards of “excellence” and “achievement. We even had two fourth
grade students set a new school record for girls’ pull-ups, with seventeen. They are friends
so they are content with being tied in the record book… for now!
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
As we come to the close of another school year, we are proud of each and every one of our
students and their accomplishments over these last nine months. The lights are bright at
Indian Lane as we watch the light bulbs go on in the heads of all 453 of our students. They
“get it.” Our teachers and staff members feel that our students are ready for the next step of
their lives. Our end-of-year activities would not be possible without the continuous support of
parents that enabled many great things to happen.
We celebrate the retirement of our Technology Coordinator, Lynn Ciminera.
Lynn has
provided us with the technology support we needed over the years to remain on the cutting
edge. She has been a valuable member of our staff and will be missed greatly. These are
big shoes to fill! We anticipate the shifting around of staff members this summer. Julia
Davis, our current Developmental Primary teacher, is transferring to third grade teacher and
Jackie Arbutina will loop with her students from fourth to fifth grade. We will say ‘goodbye’ to
a few Support Staff members who will move on with their students to other buildings. They
have been valuable members of our staff and we thank them for their dedication.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten students at ILES had a special field day on June 6th! They climbed and
bounced in an obstacle course, slid on a huge blow up slide, shook a parachute, and pulled a
rope during tug-o-war! Students also threw a ball to "dunk" a middle school student helper!
Thanks Mr. Frank for organizing such a fun day for kindergarten students! Kindergarten
students also went to the Milky Way Farm this month. They learned about a real working
dairy farm. Students had the opportunity to touch hens, goats, and sheep. They witnessed a
cow getting milked in the milking machine! Lastly, kindergarten students enjoyed a hayride,
picnic, and ice cream made at the farm! Two special days to end a great year!
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First Grade
As we are wrapping up the school year we ask “Where did the time go?” How rewarding it is
to see the tremendous growth of the children. Our First Graders at Indian Lane are becoming
experts about our National Symbols. We studied the importance of the bald eagle, the
American flag, the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Bell. We wrapped up our study of
organisms with a fun day at the Philadelphia Zoo. As authors, the students just finished
writing realistic fiction stories. Each student created a series based on a pretend character.
Our writers created different adventures for their character. The final product was a 'boxed
set.’ They really demonstrated the narrative writing standard which states students will write
narratives to recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details
regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order and provide some sense
of closure."
Second Grade
During the past few weeks the children participated in Dibels, MAPS and reading
assessments. In Word Study, we worked with the ending –dge. This ending makes the /j/
sound and comes after a short vowel in words such as judge, badger and ledge. In Reading,
we are focusing on fairy tales and their elements. We are also exploring fractured fairy tales,
as well. It is fun to see familiar stories told from a different perspective! In Writing Workshop,
we have published poetry books. We are also learning all about poetry, including figurative
language along with onomatopoeia and alliteration. In Math, we are now on measurement.
We have explored inches, centimeters, yards and meters. In Social Studies, we have
returned to our last groups of Native Americans, those from the Southwest and Pacific
Northwest. By the end of the year, the children will be bringing home a wonderful book filled
with all of their Native American information and projects. Of course, we still have the
powwow to look forward to as well! We have also completed our life cycle unit in science. It
was super exciting to see the praying mantises, ladybugs and caterpillars go through their
amazing changes.
Third Grade
Third grade has wrapped up the Social Issues Book Club Unit of Study in Reading
Workshop. The students read books with both obvious and subtle social issues. This unit
was the perfect complement to our No Place For Hate activities at the end of the school year.
Our classes adapted fairy tales in Writing Workshop with partners. They enjoyed sharing
their published pieces. We are reviewing the concepts taught throughout the year in math
with fun Smart Board games and Power Point activities. The third graders are ending the
year with an introduction to PA state facts and information.
Fourth Grade
Fourth grade students have infused their State Research projects with technology and
content as they are finishing up strongly this school year. This research is an extension to
one of our Reader's Workshop units, where students research a topic and examine nonfiction
texts across all themes such as music, maps and geography, poetry, literature, nonfiction
content, persuasive writing and scientific highlights. Also, each student used various
technology applications to enhance their presentations, with Aurasma, Google Presentation,
Prezi, and video links that are created by the students, or on the web. The project truly
expanded their thinking to get them beyond, just the "facts" about a topic, and also linked it to
our social studies curriculum on the regions of the United States.
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The fourth grade took its annual trip to Harrisburg/Hershey/and Lancaster in early June. 84
students and about 65 chaperones traveled to the state capital. Photographs were taken on
the steps of the rotunda of the Capitol Building with State Representative Killion. Students
then toured the Capitol and participated in a scavenger hunt in the State Museum. The class
then traveled to Hershey and learned some more about the well-known Pennsylvania citizen,
Milton Hershey, while indulging in some chocolate. The final stop was a family style dinner in
Lancaster at the Good N' Plenty restaurant. A great time seemed to be had by all.
Fifth Grade
Fifth graders at Indian lane celebrated life in colonial Philadelphia with their annual Colonial
Day activities on June 9th. In the morning they were entertained and entranced by a visit
from the past as Revolutionary War re-enactor Ned Hector showed up at the school. Ned,
played by actor and historian Noah Lewis, was an African-American teamster who lived from
1743 to 1834. His wagon and horses played an important role in the Battle of Brandywine. In
the afternoon the students, dressed in colonial costumes of their own creation, shared food
and stories of "their lives" as fictional children living during the period when Philadelphia was
the capital of the new United States.
The entire school bid farewell to our fabulous fifth graders as they exited the building for the
last time. Grades K through 4 lined the hallways as the fifth graders made their way down the
hall to their last dismissal as an Indian Lane student. This emotional sendoff was attended
by all the staff, some parents and siblings. Good Luck fifth graders!
AGP
The students experienced an amazing field trip to Ellis Island on May 12th. Many of the AGP
students’ parents were able to attend the trip, which made it that much better. The students
are still making connections to the trip in the classroom which has made this unit of study that
much more enjoyable and relevant for the children.
Field Day
Check out our flash mob and field day pictures: rtmsd.org / Indian Lane homepage. It was a
PERFECT day for our annual Field day. Mr. Gregg and Dr. Salladino allowed student
volunteers to help our own students enjoy this day and they were unbelievable. Mike Jones
and his crew worked hard on the fields and especially the track (which was also used for Run
the Lane, Indian Lane’s 5K on Saturday). From Karen Battavio’s inspired dance/flash mob,
to awesome teachers, to caring parents and very well-behaved students, it was “THE BEST
FIELD DAY…EVER!” Even the weather was perfect! Kudos to Mr. Ron Frank and Mrs.
Carly Lloyd for spearheading this magnificent day for our students. Also thanks go out to our
fifth grade “student tech crew” for putting together the field day i-movies that are on our
website. Technology is great!
Run the Lane
Participants ran a 5K course through the streets around Indian Lane Elementary School with
proceeds benefitting the NK Smiles Scholarship Fund. CASH Prizes for 1st place (M/F),
great prizes for top finishers in many categories and refreshments followed the race, along
with entertainment for the kids with a Moon bounce, face painting, obstacle course and more.
The NK Smiles Scholarship Fund was established to commemorate the memory of Norman
Kelly, Jr. Each year, 2-3 Penncrest seniors committing to further their education are awarded
partial scholarships because they exemplify the spirit of a remarkable human being, similar to
that of the late Norm Kelly. This year the race raised somewhere around $5,000!
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No Place for Hate Stand Up, Just Don’t Stand By
For the month of June, our guidance counselor, Jessica Hilden, introduced our last No Place
for Hate Project entitled “Stand Up, Don't Just Stand By”. The goal of this project is to
educate and empower our students to be allies when they see another student being picked
on, teased, or bullied. Using the acronym “CARES”, we informed students just how they can
be helpers instead of bystanders. “CARES” stands for the following:
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Creative Problem Solving
Adult Help
Relate and Join
Empathy
Stand Up and Speak Out
With the help of Ron Frank, Tracy Hatton, and a few fifth graders, they recorded brief
skits to show examples of students using these techniques to help others. These skits were
presented via video after morning announcements and can be viewed on Mrs. Hilden’s
Guidance website. Teachers followed up in morning meeting with discussions based on the
skill acted out in the skit. We truly feel it is never too soon to teach our children to how to
help others in a teasing or bullying situation and how to be the voice for those who may not
know how to use theirs. Parents were encouraged to ask their child what he/she learned
about standing up for others. Knowing our students, this will just be an extra reminder of how
to be a better Bobcat in a difficult situation!
Student Council
Indian Lane Student Council, comprised of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders elected by their peers,
has worked hard to give back to the surrounding community this year. The students met
before school to plan and organize fundraisers that include Skate Night at Ice Works, Student
Dodge ball tournament, pretzel sales, and Spirit Weeks. The fundraisers raised over $700
this year. Donations were made to CHOP Foundation for allergy research ($500.) and $200
went to help the animals at the Delaware County SPCA. Student Council officers are Rucha
Kamat, President; Daniel Kane, Vice President; and Brooke McCarthy, Secretary/Treasurer.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Assemblies
The West Chester University Percussion Ensemble gave an encore performance at Media
Elementary School. This group inspires students to stay with their instruments into their
college years. They are as proficient as any professional group. The State Street Miracles, a
group of developmentally disabled adults, performed two assemblies for us. They are under
the direction of Roger Ricker from The Media Theater. One of our teachers declared it “the
best assembly ever.” We especially enjoyed the Beatles’ songs and patriotic tunes.
Ellis Island Trip
Fourth and fifth grade AGP students from all four of our schools spent a wonderful day at
Ellis Island. They study immigration as a unit and were able to broaden their understanding
and experience through this day in New York City,
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Concerts
May is concert month in RTM. Our elementary students performed in band, choral, and
orchestra concerts. Students who were not performing were able to see the concerts during
the school day. The performances were exceptional.
Research Fair
Each year our fifth graders put a lot of energy into their individual research projects. This year
the fair was later in part due to snow and in part due to some changes in structure. The fifth
grade team attended a workshop at Columbia University on teaching research writing. They
used the information that they gleaned to enhance their past practice. The research fair is
held at night in the gym. Many visitors came to see the displays, reports, and visual objects
and to speak with the students about their topics. The depth of understanding that the
students shared impressed our guests as it had impressed their teachers.
Field Trips
There have been many end-of-year field trips. Kindergarten took a walking trip around Media
(police station, fire station, etc.) that ended with a visit to The Front Street Fountain for ice
cream. They also had a fun day at The Rocky Run YMCA where the staff guided them
through a series of activities. Second grade went to The Tyler Arboretum to learn about how
Native Americans lived in our county. They usually visit our beautiful, local arboretum at least
twice a year. Third grade headed to The Franklin Institute. They could not do everything
within the time allotted so they focused on exhibits that reflect their curriculum. Fourth grade
visited Harrisburg to wrap up a unit on Pennsylvania. Students toured the capital building and
The State Museum. Some of the favorite sightings were the handmade tiles in the atrium and
the Hall of Mammals in the State Museum. Fifth grade spent a beautiful day in Washington,
DC. They studied American history this year which came to life through visits to the
Jefferson, MLK, and Lincoln Memorials as well as the World War II Memorial and the
Washington Monument. The day ended with a picnic followed by visits to The Smithsonian
Museums.
Science Fair
Fourth grade had their science fair, also rescheduled due to snow. Their experiments
showed an understanding of scientific process.
Kindergarten Round Up
Next year’s kindergarten students were invited to two events, the Kindergarten Round-Up
and a Pre-K Story Time. The students and their families had a chance to see our school
while participating in some informal assessments that help us plan.
Field Day
Mr. Fink’s first Field Day was a smashing success. He had more than fifteen stations set up
on the field, tennis courts, street, and playground. The older children played in the morning
and the younger children, assisted by fifth graders, participated in the afternoon. Mr. Fink and
the students showed that they were very well prepared.
Volunteer Appreciation
Our PTG hosted a volunteer appreciation event at Yogurtissimo on State Street. It was fun
and it was something a little different.
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SWPBS
Our school wide positive behavior support program has been very successful. Students
recently earned two school wide rewards- a dance party and some extra recess time. Each
week we are anxious to see who the “featured fish” are going to be.
Readers’ Theatre
Many of our classes invited parents in for a readers’ theatre presentation. First grade
presentations included Cinderella and a complicated fairy tale Blame it on the Wolf. Our first
graders have become proficient readers this year. They have learned to read accurately, with
fluency, and with expression. We are very proud of them.
PCHS Graduation
For the first time, all elementary teachers attended The Penncrest High School graduation
ceremony at Villanova University. It was a rare opportunity for all of our professional staff to
be together and to celebrate the Class of 2014.
Grade Five Recognition and the “Clap out”
Our grade five recognition ceremony, held at The Media Theater, is an anticipated event.
Expectations are high. This year’s guest speaker was Dr. Steven Taylor who spoke about
“memories. Prior to the ceremony the PTG provides a nice breakfast (Olympic -themed this
year) and shows a video about the class. An atrium reception concludes the event. It really is
a nice way to say “good bye” to our fifth grade friends.
Our school year ends with a wonderful tradition, the “clap out.” We line the halls to salute the
fifth graders as they leave our school for the last time.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten
Kindergarten learned about getting to know characters and how characters develop
throughout a story. To be active learners, the kindergarten students read several Readers
Theaters throughout the month. In culmination of this unit, parents were invited to attend an
“End of Year Celebration.” Students performed Readers Theaters in partners for the parents.
In addition, students also shared writing pieces and enjoyed games hosted by the homeroom
moms. Both students and parents enjoyed celebrated the high level of reading and writing
progress that was made by the students throughout the year. As students have learned all
year to be an active member of the community and the importance of helping others,
Kindergarten families made a financial contribution to “Cradles to Crayons” of Philadelphia in
lieu of an end of year teacher gift. It was a terrific year and our students have grown into
respectful, responsible students who are ready for the transition to first grade.
Second Grade
Second graders at Rose Tree completed research on Native Americans. This research
integrated the history of our country's first inhabitants with geography skills (examining a map
of the regions of the U.S.), reading (nonfiction and legends), informational writing and
technology (guided research online and a video conference with the Center for Puppetry Arts
in Atlanta). The students went on a field trip to Tyler Arboretum where they learned
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specifically about the Lenni Lenape, a tribe native to our area. They also created kachina
dolls, dream catchers, deerskin writing and wampum belts.
Fourth Grade
Fourth grade has been studying the regions of the United States. As a culminating activity,
students participated in a state fair where they displayed projects about the fifty states. Each
student started the project by researching a state of their choice. Students created a detailed
map of their state and a model of the state flag. Students also wrote speeches to share with
others about why their state would be a great place to visit. In addition, students created a
hat to represent their state. At the fair, each student proudly presented their work and shared
their speeches. It was a great time for fourth graders of all three classrooms to interact and
learn from each other.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Art
Springton Lake held a very successful evening art show, highlighting every student's original
artwork. The show was well attended by parents and other relatives, administration, current
and past students! The Springton Lake Honors Strings added their beautiful music to
enhance the total experience of the evening.
Mrs. Going's eighth grades have concluded their Renaissance unit with a reading entitled,
“Michelangelo, Pieta, and The Vatican". As we started this unit with this sculpture, we
conclude with it! Every student participated in round table discussion giving their thoughts as
to the emotional impact this sculpture has, the comparison of the familiar paintings of
Madonna and Child to this tragic counterpart, and a compare and contrast to the technical
style of Michelangelo, August Renoir and Constance Bracussi, all Mentor/Mentee familiarity.
Students conclude the school year developing a page of an Illuminated Manuscript based on
the medieval manuscripts of this time period. History is discussed connecting this and the
latter subject to the eighth grade social studies curriculum as well as a focus on the elements
of line, shape, color and the principles of balance, emphasis, pattern and repetition. Seventh
grade students completed a unit of study with the focus on proficiency creating the illusion of
three-dimension by the proper use of Linear Perspective and the element of space. Also
included, the proper technique used to blend colored pencils to show the element of value in
color. A travel advertisement is the composition of choice with students selecting a wonderful
location in the world and developing an advertisement enhancing viewers to visit this place.
Sixth grade students completed a ceramic unit training them in the basics of slab and coil
construction as well as the techniques for scoring and using slip for attaching clay to clay.
Ceramics vocab is reviewed. They very much are looking forward (and think they are ready)
to the challenging projects of 7th and 8th grade in the next years.
Mrs. Prior introduced to the eighth grade students the medium of collage and the art and life
of African-American artist Romare Bearden in the video Romare Bearden Visual Jazz.
Students are using mixed media to develop their own “slice of life” collages based on their
personal interests and experiences. Seventh grade students are exploring positive and
negative space through theme based drawings rendered in contrasting marker hues. Several
of themes being used are sports, food, music, the beach, and tools. Students are learning
how to draw objects that inspire them. Sixth grade students are learning how to create
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scenes of rooms or hallways using one point linear perspective. They are finding it a
challenge to transform flat shapes into three-dimensional forms.
After Ms. Sycz's grade eight students compared and contrasted the artwork from the
Renaissance to the artwork of the Middle Ages, students explored the reasons behind the
change of style from the one time period to the next. Grade eight students then went on to
examine in greater detail the illuminated manuscripts from the Middle Ages. Students then
planned a work of art using a meaningful quote being inspired by the medieval illuminated
manuscripts. The steps involved choosing a meaningful quote and then arranging the
composition on a rough draft. After that step was completed, student drew the good copy.
Students have gone on to paint their artwork continuing to incorporate the color theory that
had been explored in the painting of the sculpture unit. Grade seven has completed the
construction phase of sculpting an animal that was begun with a large hollow form. Smaller
forms were added to create the animal which had been sketched and researched before the
actual construction. Students are now adding ceramics glaze to create permanent color and
texture. Grade six students have applied ceramic glaze to their clay sculptures of a bird in
some type of environment. As students are finishing glazing their projects, they have begun a
design project which challenges their creativity and understanding of the principles of design
as they try to create a dynamic composition using only one type of line in their artwork.
Guidance
The eighth grade leadership group created a video entitled “Everyone Has a Story,”
communicating the unknown struggles and triumphs of middle school students. They also
facilitated the last classroom meeting where the video was shared and discussed. The hope
is that students would be less likely to judge their peers harshly if they were able to relate to
the silent struggles they deal with each day. The group has been meeting weekly to set
goals and develop an action plan for positive change in our school community. Student run
classroom meetings will be part of the evolving School Wide Positive Behavior Support
Program next year.
Mrs. Griffin has been meeting with fifth grade teachers and elementary counselors in each of
our buildings to share information about incoming sixth grade students that will help to aide
their transition to middle school. Likewise, she has met with Mrs. Graham regarding
incoming ninth grade students.
Seventh grade students had a decision-making lesson in their social studies classes.
Students learned steps in the decision-making process and applied them to real life
scenarios. Seventh grade lunch group (social skills) and family issues group wrapped up
their eight sessions this month. Support and strategies to assist with these issues were
provided during the meetings. Seventh grade lunch group (social skills) and family issues
group wrapped up their eight sessions this month. Support and strategies to assist with
these issues were provided during the meetings. Sixth grade counselor, Susan Howe taught
a developmental lesson about the different forms of peer pressure. Students role played
several scenarios defining forms of peer pressure. Students also explored the different
feelings associated with peer pressure and ways to handle peer pressure.
Ms. Howe recently started a book group with several students. The students are reading and
discussing a book of their choice.
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An all-female leadership group began exploring the "ban bossy" research. The students had
to keep track of how many girls were called upon in class compared to how many boys were
called upon. Students reported the results and discussed how girls are often timid in class
and answer questions with questions.
Language Arts
To end the year in Mrs. McLeod's sixth grade language arts classes, students worked in
cooperative groups to create a music video. Students worked together as the lyricists,
singers, actors, film directors, producers, and editors. Garage Band was used to create the
audio for each song, and then the tracks were arranged into a medley and imported into
iMovie. In iMovie, over 50 video clips were timed, arranged, and combined to create the final
product. As part of the regular language arts routine, Latin roots were studied to broaden
vocabulary, and students practiced reading comprehension.
This month, seventh grade language arts worked on research papers. The students first
chose a topic that interested them and posed a question that would be the springboard for
their research. Each day, the students learned valuable information about navigating the
internet for credible sources, plagiarism, creating a works cited page, and even how to use
in-text citations! Once the students became experts on their topics, they then created a brief
lesson to teach their classmates. The students enjoyed watching their classmates become
the teacher for a few minutes and participated in the various engaging activities created by
their peers. Seventh grade will then end June by writing poetic reflections on the events they
have experienced this year.
Eighth grade Language Arts students read the fictional novels The Outsiders and The
Contender, comparing and contrasting the protagonists and settings. ELA students read
October Sky, the autobiographical account of a teenage boy in 1950's West Virginia who
dreams of leaving his small coal mining town and working for NASA. All students wrote and
edited creative writing pieces in May.
Library
Summer approaches, and as the balmy months draws near, the library turns up the heat on
its reading promotions. As expected, the Spring Book Fair was a huge success! Students
visited the fair with language arts classes and were happy to find most of the Summer
Reading titles available for purchase (or order). As usual, parent volunteers were a
tremendous help in collecting money and straightening after classes. The fair was also open
two evenings before spring concerts for added convenience to families wishing to “shop.” A
big “Thank You” to Jabberwocky Books for providing the fair. As already mentioned, June
brings thoughts of summer, and for the library, thoughts turn to Summer Reading. An
attractive display outside of the library promotes Summer Reading, and Summer Reading
titles and requirements are posted on the Library website as well. Also provided on the
website are titles of suggested books in a variety of genres for enjoyment during “down time”
this summer. Students are encouraged to visit their local public library, which offers not only
a wonderful variety of books but also fabulous summer programs. Students and parents can
check out www.delcolibraries.org for more information on public library offerings.
Math
Geometry students completed their last chapter that involves circles and their properties.
The students completed a difficult open-note chapter test that helped finalize this unit of
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study. Next the students explored area, surface area, and volume formulas from Chapters
11 & 12. Once this undertaking was complete the students began to independently work
through problem sets related to these formulas. They will complete the course next week
when they complete their final examination.
Our Algebra I students have worked on factoring and solving quadratic functions. They
practiced four ways to solve quadratics—graphing, factoring, taking the square root, and
using the quadratic formula. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. As they
finished up their work on quadratics—Chapters 9 & 10, they prepared for their final exam.
This grade is averaged in with their mid-term exam grade and is scored as a “fifth” marking
period grade. It is recommended that all of our Algebra I students keep their math skills
sharp and put in some Khan Academy time over the summer.
CMP 2 Students were busy preparing for Algebra I next year. We wrapped up the year by
discussing topics such as: simplifying rational expressions, solving linear equations, using
algebra to solve word problems, and working with polynomials.
The seventh grade CMP2 students just finished completing Variables and Patterns. This unit
introduced the students to algebraic concepts such as identifying quantitative variables,
recognizing changes in variables and how change in one variable effects the other,
describing patterns for tables, graphs, and equations, and finally, constructing tables, graphs
and equations for different relationships with independent and dependent variables.
The Accelerated CMP2 seventh grade students just finished completing the quadratics unit
Frogs, Fleas, and Painted Cubes. This unit focused on nonlinear polynomial relationships,
the second - degree polynomial, or the quadratic function. Students looked at a variety of
problem situations and discussed characteristics of quadratic relationships, as represented in
tables, graphs, and equations. The problems in this unit lead the students to discuss shapes
of graphs, location and interpretations of intercepts, lines of symmetry, and presence and
location of maximum and minimum points. They ended the unit by looking at factored form
and expanded form on quadratic equations and comparing them to their previous concepts.
To close our unit on fractions and decimals in Bits III, sixth grade students created various
games with elaborate game boards and game pieces to review the skills for calculating
fractional and decimal operations. On game day students had a great time sharing, playing
and critiquing the games. At the end of the class students voted on what team had the best
game for an end of the year prize.
To finish up the year the regular educational math students are working on a unit called
Covering and Surrounding, where students are analyzing perimeter and area. In this unit
students have built rectangles, triangles and parallelograms, calculated area and perimeter
and designed floor plans for amusement parks.
The sixth grade accelerated math students are finished up a unit called What Do you Expect,
where they calculated and used probability to make predictions about real world situations.
Students made calculated predictions about the NBA championship games, and the World
Series. They were also able to predict combinations using tree diagrams, and area models.
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To finish up the year, accelerated students are working on surface area and volume in our
unit called Filling Wrapping. In the beginning of this unit students made area nets for
rectangular prisms, and then folded them to determine if the nets actually made boxes when
they were done. Much to their surprise the boxes came out great. To extend this idea
students are now designing nets to make triangular prism models. To experiment with
volume students have used centimeter cubes to fill in their boxes to determine volume and
then calculated volume to test their findings. To further test this idea and have tasty treat
students will be finding the volume of various objects using gummy cubes and small
containers.
Music
In the month of June, the music department ended the year on a high note as the seventh
grade band and seventh grade select choir performed for the eighth grade recognition
ceremony.
Physical Education
Sixth and seventh grade students completed their third and final round of lessons in the pool.
All students completed swimming skills that were in accordance to American Red Cross
developmental guidelines. Students worked towards refined current swimming skills as well
as cultivate new ones to achieve comfort and safety in a water environment.
All students participated in activities that reviewed previous lessons. Students demonstrated
knowledge, skills and strategic components that were learned in throughout the school year.
In addition, all activities were able to showcase student growth in accordance to the
Pennsylvania State Health and Physical Education Standards.
Students completed their final physical activity journals. The students have completed a full
school year of entries that chronicled their physical activity journey during that time. Students
created a “book” that was their documentation of their physical activity habits. The students
now will have the ability to look at their tendencies seasonally, emotionally, physically and
even day by day, to help with future activity choices.
Science
Sixth grade students will investigate the impact humans have on the environment. They will
read about various waste disposal methods, including recycling. Students will reflect on their
own impact on the environment by calculating their ecological footprint. They will also
determine what actions they can take to lessen their impact.
The seventh grade science classes culminate their investigation of forces and energy outside
the class with Physics Day at Hershey Park. The students collect data such as time,
acceleration, and gravity changes experienced while riding amusement park attractions. The
year closes by studying gravitational forces here on Earth and throughout the universe.
This month in grade 8 science classes we are investigating weather and climate. Included in
our studies are the topics of The Atmosphere, Weather Factors, and Weather Patterns! As
luck would have it, we have had very interesting weather across the states this spring! Our
pupils are learning to predict future weather, and how best to prepare for stormy weather. We
hope not to directly experience tornados above F1 damage on the Fujita scale!
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Social Studies
Sixth grade students have finished an experiential study of communism and the Cold War.
The students have learned about the lasting effects of the Cold War and Vladimir Putin’s
current stronghold on political power in Russia. Many classes have also completed a Heroes
Project for heroes from around the world. The students wrote a script of an interview with
their hero and presented the interview to the class. The underlying lesson of the project is to
develop an appreciation of the ability of the common man to act extraordinary. In other
words, the students themselves have this capacity.
Seventh grade students have finished their study of the Civil War and the Reconstruction era.
Many classes have focused on immigration and its post war effects on the industrial age.
Eighth Grade students have written research papers defending a thesis statement
concerning Ancient Rome. Proper MLA format and in-text citations were required. The value
of primary sources was emphasized. Some students have engaged in a Socratic Seminar
with Roman Expansion as the topic. Others have debated whether or not Roman Expansion
was ultimately a wise choice for that civilization.
Some Eighth grade classes have been reading plays about Julius Caesar and the Fall of
Rome. The students have explored Roman mythology, engineering and architecture. All
Eighth Grade World History classes analyzed Greco-Roman artifacts and replicas from the
University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Anthropology and Archeology.
Special Education
In Mrs. Hartzell's Emotional Support, Resource classroom, students continued to work with
the School Based Counselor to improve social skills, emotional management, and coping
skills. The group focused on matching their reactions to situations with the level of the
problem. Together, with the teacher and counselor, they brainstormed problem-solving
strategies. Students also continued working on taking more responsibility for their learning
and success. Students used weekly self-monitoring checklists to keep track of missing and/or
upcoming assignments.
In Mrs. Hartzell's Learning Support, Resource Classroom, students participated in various
Executive Functions lessons in order to improve their organization, time-management, and
prioritizing skills. Students continued to receive support in monitoring the use of their
assignment books and planning/chunking long-term assignments.
Teachers of learning support math and language arts classes are administering the GRADE
and MLI tests to students this month. We are hopeful that students will show progress as
compared to the test results from the fall. Classroom teachers feel that both of these
assessments provide useful information for IEP teams as they plan individualized instruction
for each student.
A number of recent activities have aided in both fifth to six and eighth to ninth grade
transitions. All incoming sixth graders have visited Springton Lake and small group tours for
incoming sixth graders have also occurred. Mrs. Hemenway, Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Perilli,
and Mrs. Arias have also visited several elementary buildings and attended IEP meetings for
incoming sixth graders. The entire eighth grade has visited Penncrest for an orientation, and
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Mrs. Debessay and Mrs. Hemenway have taken their students to Penncrest for small-group
tours and orientations.
Dr. LaCoste has worked tirelessly to prepare the Extended School Year program (ESY) for
students, teachers, and instructional assistants. Parents, students, and staff will receive
detailed information about the ESY program before the end of the school year. Enjoy your
summer break!
World Language
On May 1st, French Labor Day, it is customary to give bouquet of Lilly of the Valley to loved
ones or send cards representing the flower since they bring luck and happiness. Some
students at Springton Lake brought their teachers Lilly of the Valley and students made cards
for their friends. PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Science Department News
The Envirothon teams took first and second place at the Delaware County Envirothon
Competition. This year marks the 21st consecutive year Penncrest has won this event.
They then had a first place finish in the PA State Envirothon Competition. This is the team’s
10th PA State Championship!
The Penncrest Science Olympiad team has been named PA State Champions! The win was
Penncrest's first Science Olympiad State Championship in 17 years. The team went on to
capture eighth place in the Science Olympiad National Championship in Orlando, Florida.
Junior Cassie Varillo has been accepted to the Pennsylvania's Governor's School for
Engineering and Technology. Cassie will attend a two-week summer residential program of
intensive classroom study and research for exceptionally talented, rising high school seniors.
Hosted by the Lehigh University P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science,
the PGSE&T provides enrichment experiences in the fields of engineering and technology. A
major goal of the program is to encourage young talent to pursue careers in these areas and
other STEM disciplines, thereby fostering global competitiveness in engineering and
technology for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the nation.
The core of the program is a cooperative living and learning environment, in which
participants are encouraged to work in teams, to solve complex problems, both in the
classroom and in the laboratory, using the sophisticated technology and facilities available at
Lehigh University.
Health and PE Department News
Penncrest Health and PE Department thanks Mrs. Michele Doyle for her 32 years of
dedicated service.
Athletic News
Congratulations to the boys’ Varsity Lacrosse team for capturing the PIAA State
Championship! The Penncrest Boys’ Lacrosse team captured the state title with a 12-7 win
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ever PIAA team State Championship and the first for Delaware County in boys’ lacrosse.
Penncrest finished the season ranked #13 in the U.S. with nine of the top 13 being private
schools. Penncrest finished #1 in the U.S. in goals scored, quality wins, and Dylan Protesto
finished #1 in the U.S. in face-off win percentage (85.9%)! Will Manganiello and Dylan
Protesto were named to the Inquirer All-Southeastern PA team and Ryan Granger received a
second team nod. Dylan Protesto and Will Manganiello were also named All-Americans and
1st team All-Delco.
Pride Day
Penncrest High School held its annual Pride Day recently. All four grades spent the day in
friendly competition to earn as many Pride Points as possible in various events including
athletic, performance, and art competitions. Congratulations to our juniors, the 2014 Pride
Day Champions!
Children’s Theatre
The Emanon Players Club finished another successful year with Children's Theatre 2014.
This year's installment was a rendition of Hansel and Gretel. The show included the talents
of over 85 students, ranging from actors to artists to musicians to builders. Mr. Snyder's AP
Music Theory class wrote original music for the show. Actors also acted as writers, as we
added many different characters and jokes to the play. A truly successful children's show
inspires children to heartily laugh and lovingly imitate, and this show did just that!
Academic Excellence
Twenty twelfth-grade students were honored at the Class of 2014 Academic Excellence
Celebration. Students were recognized for their outstanding academic achievement, which is
based on their having earned, to date, the highest twenty weighted grade point averages in
their class. Congratulations to: Serena Bacheler, Emily Bunting, Gabriel Bury, Madeline
Conway, Jennifer Davidson, Cheyenne Davis, Madelaine Else, Ethan Fein, Amanda Hunt,
Samantha Hunt, Talia Kaplan, Kimberly Kreider, Andrew LeCours, John McLaughlin, Kate
Panzer, Kira Panzer, Alicia Schapire, Maurah Steinmetz, Dean Ward, Olivia Zhou.
Senior Awards Assembly and Garden Party
Several of this year’s senior class were honored with local scholarships and awards at the
annual Senior Awards Ceremony this month. The ceremony was followed by the annual
Garden Party and luncheon hosted by Penncrest’s Senior Class PTG. Seniors enjoyed a
delicious lunch, visited with friends and teachers, and had the opportunity to sign each
other’s yearbooks.
Class of 2014 Graduation
Penncrest celebrated its 56th Commencement Exercises in June. The morning ceremony
was held in the Pavilion at Villanova University. Program participants included student
leaders and members of the Board of School Directors, as well as school and district
administrators. This year we were honored to include the administration and faculty of the
entire Rose Tree Media School District, who processed by school into the Pavilion. Many
students and parents commented on how meaningful Commencement was for them and
Penncrest thanks the Board of School Directors for providing the opportunity for all to
participate.
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Congratulations to this year’s valedictorian, Olivia Yu Zhou; salutatorian, Ethan Craig Fein;
and keynote speaker, Thomas Riley Potter.
SIMON YOUTH ACADEMY
Art
The SYA art students created abstract paintings inspired by the artist “Mondrian.” The
students just finished learning about basic color theory. They are beginning a unit to learn
more about design. Students are working on a new project, where they are illustrating a
favorite quote or a song lyric.
Boscov’s Job Fair
Boscov’s held a job fair last week at the Granite Run Mall. Interested students filled out
applications and interviewed for various positions.
Forensics
The forensic science class has wrapped up the simulated blood and luminol detection lab
and has moved on to solving another crime. This time the students are identifying the
murderer of Dustin A. Mantel. Prime suspects are Eve Dropper, Chester Drauers, Tiffany
Glasse, OJ Glasse, Anita Mann, and Horace Throate. All six suspects were present at the
scene of the murder which took place at the Dearbought Inn, and most of them had motive,
opportunity, and means to carry out the murder by poison. Stay tuned for the verdict. The
forensic science class enjoyed a presentation by Delaware County Chief Medical Examiner,
Dr. Frederic Hellman this week. They would like to thank Mrs. Naismith for arranging the
presentation and Dr. Hellman for his time.
French
Emily Yoder won first place and Sthefany Lamegos won second place in French testing final
scores and were honored at this year’s fete.
Keystone Exams
Great job to the SYA students who took the Keystone exams! We are so proud of all the
effort you put into preparing for the test and all of your hard work during the assessment.
Lions M.A.N.E.
We would like to thank Dr. Barney and the members of the Lions M.A.N.E. committee for
coming to the Simon Youth Academy and visiting the students. We loved sharing the
student’s accomplishments.
Scholarship Award
Congratulations to Christopher Thompson, Evan Dorfman, Wes Berge and Ashley Gardner
for receiving a scholarship from the Simon Youth Foundation.
Mythology
Mythology students are working on Unit #8, "Modern Myths and Legends.” They are learning
about the purpose of urban legends in today's society and recognizing the superstitions that
are still around. The class will select and research various superstitions and determine the
history and/or cultural meaning behind them. The students will also be exploring the
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mythological cities for which archaeologists still search. They will be able to identify and
describe the areas of the world that have legends associated with them.
Graduation
Simon Youth Academy has 19 graduates this year. We would like to congratulate them on
being so diligent and working hard on all their goals!
Summer Session
The SYA summer session will begin on July 14 and conclude on July 31. Program hours are
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This year the program will be held at Penncrest High School.
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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.”
May 22, 2014
June 10, 2014
June 24, 2014
June 26, 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 August 28, 2014, at Penncrest
High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
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VIII.
Old Business
A.
Policies
1.
Policy #217 Graduation Requirements – Second Read and
Approval
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve Policy #217
Graduation Requirements. See Attachment A
Background
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.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
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.
Background
Ms. Wade joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School
District in 1996. She is retiring after 18 years of
dedicated service.
b.
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.
4.
Ronald F. Shortall, Custodian, Rose Tree Elementary,
retirement effective June 30, 2014.
Background
Mr. Shortall joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 2008. He is retiring after 6 years of
dedicated service.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
IX. New Business
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
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)
IX. New Business
Lighting
Sound
Costumes
Choreographer
Assistant Director
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.
IX. New Business
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 20122013 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 preemployment 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.
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 preemployment 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
IX. New Business
Science
Math
Language Arts
5
Jill Koechig
Donna Lomas
Susan McKeon
Eugenia Perich
Chrissy Raymond
Elise Simonian
Patricia Skean
Barbara Snyder
Christine Raymond
June 26, 2014
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
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 pre-employment 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 preemployment 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
IX. New Business
Michelle Skowronek
Lisa Wren
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Christopher Quintans
Edward Somers
Enoch Stevenson
June 26, 2014
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 preemployment 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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James Shea
June 26, 2014
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
2014-2015 school year at the annual salary of
$5,655.00. Ms. Varacchi is assigned to Penncrest
High School.
Salary Change
1.
d.
Elimination of a Position
1.
IX. New Business
Robin Heckman, Summer School Teacher, pay rate
was incorrectly reported on the May Board. Pay rate
is $99.00 per day.
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.
B.
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
3.
Recommend Board approval to change the name of
the Challenge Mentors to Student Mentors effective
with the 2014-2015 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
5.
Recommend Board approval of the ADSUP I Salary
Ranges for the 2014-2015 school year.
See
Attachment D
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.
Background
Transportation costs totaling $400 and lodging and meals costs
approximately $750 are being paid by the District. Substitute costs
total $408.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
2.
Penncrest High School Envirothon Team to Springfield Missouri
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Penncrest High
School Envirothon Team attend the National competition from July
28 to August 2, 2015.
Background
Students are traveling by airplane. Transportation and meals are
covered by the PA Envirothon organization.
3.
Penncrest Ski and Snowboard Club to Vermont
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Penncrest Ski
and Snowboard Club to attend a Vermont ski trip form January 16,
2015 to January 19, 2015 at Stowe Ski Resort, Vermont.
Background
Student costs are approximately $400 per student, based on
fundraising. There is no cost to the District.
4.
Penncrest Ski and Snowboard Club to Vermont
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.
Background
Student costs are approximately $400, based on fundraising.
There is no cost to the District.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
5.
Penncrest High School Science Olympiad Team to Huntingdon, PA
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.
Background
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
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.
Background
Twenty-three 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.
C.
2014-2015 School Year Calendar
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the 2014-2015 School
Year Calendar. See Attachment E
D.
None
IX. New Business
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ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
E.
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations – none
2.
Nominations
a.
IX.
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.
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 pre-employment 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.
New Business Addendum
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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
Donald E. Reisinger, Inc.
b.
e.
Total
$57,727.00
Base Bid
$11,800.00
Alternates
1-2 _
$19,100.00
Total
$30,900.00
Total
$141,938.00
Base Bid
$83,270.00
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
Media Flooring Replacement
North Eastern Floors
X. Finance
Alternate
Springton Lake Waterproofing
Window Repairs & Rest.
g.
Base Bid
$57,727.00
Penncrest/Media/Glenwood Ceiling Replacements
Alternate
Base Bid
1 _
L.J. Paolella Construction
$138,123.00 $3,815.00
Anthony Biddle Contractors
f.
Total
$64,500.00
Penncrest/Glenwood Interior Painting
L.J. Paolella Construction
d.
Alternate
Glenwood VCT Flooring Replacement
Continental Flooring Co.
c.
Base Bid
$64,500.00
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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
McGoldrick Electric, Inc.
Base Bid
$124,900.00
Alternate
Total
$124,900.00
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Operations Committee Meeting.
B.
X. Finance
General
1.
Change Orders - none
2.
Budgetary Transfers – none
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X.
Finance
B.
General
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Operations Committee Meeting.
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Operations Committee Meeting.
5.
Change Order Threshold for Summer Months
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors increase the threshold for
change orders up to $50,000.
Background
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, Vice-President 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. This item
was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Operations Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Operations Committee Meeting.
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Operations Committee Meeting.
8.
Fixed Assets
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the sale and or removal
of aged fixed assets.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Operations Committee Meeting.
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Operations Committee Meeting.
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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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Operations Committee Meeting.
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
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
Capital Projects
Transportation
Technology
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
13.
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
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.
Checking
Money Market
Investment Certificates of Deposit
Fixed Term Securities
PNC Bank
1.
Checking
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
18.
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
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
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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
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
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.
Background
This item was discussed at the June 10, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
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.
Background
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.
Background
Extended School Year Services are required to implement the Individual
Education Program of a special education student in compliance with IDEA
requirements.
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.
Background
Extended School Year Services are required to implement the Individual
Education Program of special education students in compliance with IDEA
requirements.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
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.
Background
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.
Background
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.
Background
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.
Background
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.
Background
STAR/SAP services are required under PA School Code. This contract is an
annual renewal with the same conditions and pricing structure as the 20132014 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.
Background
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.
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Finance
B.
General
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.
Background
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.
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.
Background
The background for this Lease Agreement was reviewed at the Technology
Committee meeting on June 10, 2014. Solicitor, Tom Kelly, has reviewed and
approved this lease agreement.
X. Finance
12
June 23, 2014
X.
Finance
B.
General
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.
Background
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
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the contract for services for
special education students. The services are from June 30, 2014 though
August 15, 2014, for a total cost of $22,050.
Background
Students have significant special education needs and services are required
per Individualized Education Program.
35.
Professional Development
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.
Background
The contract amount is in the Curriculum & Instruction budget for 2014-2015
and is actually significantly under the amount originally set aside for this
training.
X. Finance
13
June 23, 2014
X.
Finance
B.
General
36.
Bayada Home Health Care Contract
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a contract with Bayada
Home Health Care, for the 2014–2015 school year.
Background
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.
X. Finance
14
June 23, 2014
No. 217
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
217. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Purpose
Title 22
Sec. 4.24, 4.52
Pol. 100
The Board adopts the graduation requirements students must achieve, which include
course completion and grades, completion of culminating project, and results of
local and state assessments as established by the Board in the district's Strategic Plan
and as restated herein.
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:10 AM
Deleted:
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:10 AM
Deleted:
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:10 AM
Formatted: Centered
Credits Required To Graduate:
The Board requires that each candidate for graduation shall have earned 26 course +
2 Credits of Community Service for a total of 28 credits.
Required:
English
4 credits
Mathematics
3 credits (includes Algebra & Geometry)
Science
3 credits (includes Environmental Science &
Biology)
1 Additional Credit in Math or Science
Social Studies
4 credits (including AP United States History or
Modern America)
World Language
(1 credit through 2nd Year required
Health & Physical Ed
2.5 credits (.5 PE each of 4 years
Electives
7.5 credits (6.5 if students needs 2 WL)
Art
Music
Technical Ed
Family/Consumer Science
Business Ed
Mathematics Electives
English Electives
Health and Physical Ed. Electives
Science Electives
Social Studies Electives
DCTS Program of Study
World Language
26 credits
Community Service
2 credits (Total 28)
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 10:54 AM
Deleted: 24.4
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 10:55 AM
Deleted: all three of which should be
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 10:57 AM
Deleted: Modern America or AP
... [2]
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:04 AM
Deleted: level 2)
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:04 AM
Formatted: Superscript
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:05 AM
Deleted: Fine and Prac. Arts
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:06 AM
Deleted: 3 or 4 credits (3 if students needs 2 WL)
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:06 AM
Deleted: (Computer Science)
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:10 AM
Formatted: Widow/Orphan control, Tabs:
0.3", Left + 2.36", Left + Not at 0.61" +
1.7"
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:07 AM
Deleted: Vocational-Technical
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:08 AM
Deleted: 24.4
Page 1 of 3
... [1]
... [3]
217. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - Pg. 2
Title 22
Sec. 4.52
Pol. 100, 107
State requirements for graduation include demonstration of proficiency on state
assessments. Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in each of the
content areas as provided by Pennsylvania Department of Education Keystone
Exams: C/O 2017 Algebra 1, Biology, Literature C/O 2019 Composition* C/O 2020
Civics and Government*.
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:10 AM
Deleted: must
*Subject to funding appropriated by the General Assembly.
SC 1614
Title 22
Sec. 11.27
Pol. 113
The Board shall permit a student with a disability, who has attended four (4)
years of high school, to participate in commencement ceremonies with his/her
graduating class and receive a certificate of attendance, even if the student’s
Individualized Education Program (IEP) prescribes continued educational
services. The student may receive a high school diploma when s/he completes
his/her Individualized Education Program (IEP).
2. Authority
SC 1611, 1613
Title 22
Sec. 4.13, 4.24
Pol. 100, 102
The Board shall award a regular high school diploma to every student enrolled in
this district who meets the requirements of graduation.
Title 22
Sec. 11.4, 11.8
The fourth year of high school shall not be required if the student has been accepted
by an accredited institution of higher learning and has completed all requirements
for graduation.
3. Delegation of
Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for the planning and execution
of graduation ceremonies which appropriately mark this important achievement.
4. Guidelines
Pol. 213, 216
Accurate recording of each student's achievement of academic standards shall be
maintained, as required by law and State Board Regulations.
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:11 AM
Deleted: performance at the Proficient level or
better in reading, writing, and mathematics on the
PSSA assessment administered in grade 11, on the
retest in grade 12, or on district assessments aligned
with Pennsylvania academic standards.
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:13 AM
Deleted: During junior or senior years, students
will complete a graduation project, finishing by the
end of the third quarter of senior year at the latest.
All approved projects will require students to
demonstrate an ability to apply, analyze, synthesize,
and evaluate information and to communicate
significant knowledge and understanding. Each
project must incorporate several technologies and
yield a product in the form of a paper, exhibit,
portfolio, video, model, or performance.
Students shall be informed of graduation requirements they are expected to
complete.
Pol. 212
Periodic warnings shall be issued to students in danger of not fulfilling graduation
requirements.
Gail Boettcher 5/7/14 11:13 AM
Deleted:
Page 2 of 3
... [4]
217. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - Pg. 3
No student who has completed the requirements for graduation shall be denied a
diploma as a disciplinary measure, but s/he may be denied participation in the
graduation ceremony when personal conduct so warrants. Such exclusion shall be
regarded as a school suspension. Any student who has not completed all
requirements for graduation shall not be permitted to participate in graduation
ceremony.
Diplomas For Eligible Veterans
SC 1611
In order to honor and recognize honorably discharged eligible veterans who left
high school prior to graduation to serve in World War II, the Korean War or
the Vietnam War, the Board shall grant a diploma to a veteran who meets the
applicable requirements of law and completes the required application.
References:
School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 1611, 1613, 1614
State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 4.13, 4.24, 4.52, 11.4,
11.5, 11.8, 11.27
Board Policy – 100, 102, 113, 127, 212, 213, 216
Page 3 of 3
Appendix IX
Attachment B
6/13/14
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY*
Angel
Marianne
Jeffrey
Julie
Stephen
Stacy
Crystal
Mi Jen Kathryn
Diane
Patricia
Charles
Lynn
Elizabeth
Karen
Fern
Melissa
Katherine
Rachael
Maria
Susan
Janice
Keith
Barry
Dabrowski
Davies
Denton
Dieter
Gallagher
Grace-Green
Hong
Imburgia
Jackson
Keeler
Lista
Lutz
Maher
Mathis
Miller
Megahey
Pinsley
Salera
Taylor
VanEss
Sharp
Jaclyn
Wendy
Karen
Frances
Abby
Marianne
Julia
Kathleen
Judith
Kathleen
Emily
Noreen
Ronald
Terry
Sue
Stephanie
Shirley
Karen
Nancy
Bridget
Lisa
Martha
Jason
Deborah
Lee
Andre
David
Meghan
Arbutina
Barton
Battavio
Blanchette
Burke
Dabrowski
Davis
Devine
DiMaio
Durant
Ferdon
Ford
Frank
Haskell-McDonald
Hendrixson
Herman
Huebner
Meile
Novello
Martin
Parkinson
Phillips
Pinto
Preg
Sitkowski
Washington
Woods
Whalen
0.5
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
62,999.00
38,993.00
77,896.00
47,068.00
93,785.00
77,896.00
81,596.00
46,229.00
91,633.00
91,633.00
85,356.00
85,472.00
98,330.00
91,633.00
91,633.00
93,785.00
74,364.00
81,596.00
89,665.00
89,665.00
83,197.00
98,330.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
54,637.00
89,665.00
89,665.00
91,633.00
58,767.00
38,993.00
46,507.00
98,330.00
89,665.00
44,832.50
49,715.00
91,633.00
89,665.00
98,330.00
89,665.00
89,665.00
89,665.00
54,414.00
89,665.00
54,191.00
89,665.00
91,633.00
72,397.00
73,306.40
100,757.00
69,854.00
98,330.00
46,647.00
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY*
*Salaries subject to change with the completion of RTMEA negotiations.
0.5
IL
0.5
0.8
Appendix IX
Attachment B
6/13/14
MEDIA ELEMENTARY*
Gemma Marita
Karen
Kelley
Lindsi
Kristin
Julie
Timothy
Tracey
Sandra
Aaron
Sandra
Lisa
Eileen
Patricia
Matthew
Hans
Carly
Tina
Brenda
Evan
Julie
Catherine
Erin
Christine
Christy
Jeanette
Jayne
Dana
Sue
Amoroso
Bellamy
Buchek
Ciuffetelli
Connell
Fetsch
Fink
Fritch
German
Goldfarb
Gruber
Hooven
Hunger
Johnson
Johnston
Kalbach
Lloyd
Loveland-Smith
Millette
O'Neill
Plater
Poulos
Scheivert
Seeley
Thompson
Verdeur
Walker
Welc
Williamson
Susan
Desire
Margaret
Kimberly
Holly
Nancy
Berit
Diane
AnnMarie
Angela
Christine
ThaiFaa
Sara
Kimberly
Matthew
Maureen
JoAnn
David
Kristin
Elizabeth
Maureen
Allen
Barnes
Barney
Bradley
Clark
Gheysens
Haahr
Heiland
Johnson
Lynch
Maguire
Mayfield-Pinkett
McKelvey
Michaels
Moore
Naylor
Podlaski
Sikorski
Smith
Thompson
VanZant
0.5
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
74,364.00
54,191.00
89,665.00
46,229.00
45,816.50
54,414.00
46,091.00
98,330.00
89,665.00
68,224.00
93,785.00
89,665.00
46,091.00
53,299.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
49,898.00
54,637.00
77,896.00
89,665.00
66,890.00
58,767.00
98,330.00
85,356.00
58,767.00
46,091.00
62,999.00
91,633.00
91,633.00
98,330.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
93,785.00
78,905.00
75,567.75
30,220.50
89,665.00
89,665.00
73,899.00
65,345.00
72,397.00
67,534.00
67,534.00
74,674.00
65,345.00
98,330.00
77,610.00
89,532.00
79,826.00
39,974.25
54,637.00
98,330.00
89,665.00
$60,441.00
Title I
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY*
*Salaries subject to change with the completion of RTMEA negotiations.
0.75
0.5
0.75
Appendix IX
Attachment B
6/13/14
SPRINGTON LAKE M.S.*
Alexis
Jacqueline
William
Shawna
Susan
Mark
Michael
Dorothee
Jennifer
Vince
Joseph
Nancy
Douglas
Pamela
Robin
Nadine
Kelly
Mark
Caitlin
Joseph
Kelly
Veronica
Adrienne
Bridget
Jason
Jessica
Brian
Kathleen
Lisa
Jennifer
Stefanie
Amanda
Kim
Carin
Mark
Paul
Mary Belle
Sharon
Britt
Judith
Brian
Kevin
Alan
Maureen
Jody
Donna
Michelle
Phoebe
Megan
Amy
Sean
William
Azeff
Baker
Carr
Cliff
Cooper
Crossman
DeLeo
Diaz
Diaz
Eppolito
Fisher
Going
Gramo
Gregg
Heckman
Hensley
Hogan
Homan
Judge
Korzec
Piecara
Kusheba-Kurash
Kutney
Laubach
Lazarow
Levy
Lynch
Maguire
McCarthy
McLeod
Miller
Morris
Morris
Newsome
Nixon
Norris
Patton
Prior
Rago
Raichek
Reilly
Reilley
Reno
Reuther
Ruckle
Schied
Shaw
Simmington
Snyder
Somerville
Spratt
Stack
*Salaries subject to change with the completion of RTMEA negotiations.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
53,076.00
46,368.00
69,854.00
74,364.00
91,633.00
46,091.00
98,330.00
63,056.00
62,999.00
74,364.00
48,983.00
98,330.00
77,610.00
98,330.00
49,898.00
69,854.00
46,647.00
85,472.00
53,522.00
94,848.00
46,229.00
85,472.00
89,532.00
69,854.00
73,209.00
46,091.00
58,767.00
89,532.00
89,665.00
73,434.00
79,826.00
60,784.00
62,999.00
94,848.00
53,754.00
85,334.00
53,968.00
91,633.00
93,785.00
54,414.00
77,053.00
93,785.00
63,056.00
89,665.00
89,837.00
89,837.00
46,229.00
89,532.00
85,472.00
91,633.00
46,091.00
89,665.00
Appendix IX
Attachment B
6/13/14
SPRINGTON LAKE M.S. cont'd*
Diane
Mary Ann
Ashley
Lawrence
Andrew
Courtney
Sharon
Sherre
Stern
Sycz
Turicik
Twiss
Virtue
Williams
Williams
Gaertner
Samantha
Jessica
James
Angela
Jennifer
Lorraine
Sandra
Craig
James
Michael
Jennifer
Elizabeth
Alicia
Benjamin
Stephan
Paul
Mary
Jerry
Laura
Carley
Brian
Michael
Thomas
Carolyn
Linda
Paul
Christopher
Michele
Robert
Sean
Andrew
Tracy
Gregory
Michelle
Carl
Christiana
Suzanne
Sandra
Lisa
Anthony
Theresa
Heather
Alicia
Abelson
Anderson
Beatty
Beaudry
Brotman
Bury
Carter
Casner
Ciccarelli
Clark
Clarke
Clements
Commale
Danson
Dashkiwsky
DelPrato
Dempsey
Diaz
Diksa
Dillon
Dougherty
Doyle
Durant
Fizzano
Flexon
Graham
Grouzes
Kania
Higgins
Hobdell
Ikeler
Jackson
Jacobs
Kirk
Kriebel
Kuntz
LeLan
Lin
Lobitz
Lombardo
Long
Ludwig
Mathisen
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
98,330.00
91,633.00
53,968.00
89,665.00
85,472.00
98,330.00
81,596.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
89,532.00
98,330.00
62,999.00
77,896.00
46,091.00
98,330.00
89,665.00
98,330.00
98,330.00
67,534.00
98,330.00
85,472.00
81,596.00
89,665.00
62,999.00
93,785.00
54,191.00
72,397.00
69,558.00
98,330.00
98,330.00
93,785.00
98,330.00
46,786.00
72,397.00
81,596.00
46,507.00
74,364.00
98,330.00
53,968.00
73,899.00
81,098.00
62,999.00
61,127.00
89,665.00
91,633.00
21,319.60
60,784.00
85,356.00
100,757.00
98,330.00
98,330.00
46,091.00
PENNCREST H.S.*
*Salaries subject to change with the completion of RTMEA negotiations.
SABB
ULOA
0.4
Penncrest cont'd*
Concetta
David
Amanda
Stephan
David
Ronni
Donna
George
Laura
Kevin
Patrick
Joseph
Evan
Emily
Felicia
Andrea
Jason
Kimberly
Marietta
Megan
Mark
Brian
DeAnn
James
Steven
Robert
Jeremy
Craig
Edward
Betsy
Sandra
Enoch
Dana
Anna
Mark
James
Appendix IX
Mattioni
Matthews
Slattery
Mescanti
Miller
Miller
Montich
Munro
Nemec-Osborne
Nolen
O'Neill
Peleckis
Pettit
Plummer
Quinzi
Rachubinski
Ritter
Riviere
Rizzone
Rozinski
Samilenko
Saviski
Scherer
Shea
Silva
Simpson
Smith
Snyder
Somers
Spardel
Staiger
Stevenson
Sudall
Wiegner
Williams
Zervanos
Attachment B
Kylee
Kirsten
Sean
Lindsay
William
Colleen
Kristen
Dora
Bucci
Curry
Graham
Groy
Harmon
Hoy
Manderachi
Mead
SYA(.70)
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS (.60)
PHS
PHS
Debra
Jennifer
Jodi
Karen
Marilyn
Michele
Sara
Schnaars
Simmons
Strevig
Walker
Wilt
Woodward
Debessay
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
SL
SYA
SYA (.5)
(.6)
SYA
SABB
(.8)
6/13/14
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
98,330.00
89,665.00
66,890.00
98,330.00
53,754.00
54,414.00
73,899.00
78,905.00
60,441.00
91,633.00
27,207.00
54,414.00
58,767.00
59,069.00
67,534.00
53,522.00
73,899.00
89,532.00
53,299.00
53,076.00
98,330.00
73,899.00
98,330.00
89,665.00
98,330.00
98,330.00
58,767.00
89,665.00
98,330.00
72,397.00
89,665.00
50,399.00
98,330.00
54,637.00
77,896.00
98,330.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
48,690.60
81,596.00
53,754.00
81,596.00
54,191.00
32,514.60
54,191.00
89,665.00
54,637.00
81,596.00
69,558.00
94,848.00
54,414.00
89,665.00
77,053.00
SPECIAL EDUCATION*
*Salaries subject to change with the completion of RTMEA negotiations.
Appendix IX
Attachment B
6/13/14
SPECIAL EDUCATION cont'd*
Devon
Suzanne
William
Candace
Carleen
Alexandra
Alexis
Elishia
Caitlyn
Michele
Ryan
Diane
Stacy
Elizabeth
Maureen
Katherine
Jaclyn
Lisa
Elizabeth
Joanne
Hartzell
Hemenway
Henderson
Krautzel
Megow
Perilli
Viso
Arias
Carminito
Cunningham
Lewis
McElhenney
McMorrow
Coulter
Shields
McCarthy
Leck
Sukanick
Hennessey
Wade
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
M
M
M
RT/M
RT
GW
GW
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
46,091.00
81,596.00
89,532.00
85,472.00
85,472.00
85,356.00
54,637.00
89,532.00
54,191.00
53,522.00
53,522.00
89,665.00
67,534.00
81,596.00
46,091.00
54,191.00
60,784.00
46,368.00
79,826.00
89,665.00
Virtual Kindergarten/CFF*
Christa
Consadene
EC
$
89,665.00
Transition Coordinator
Tiffany
Bendistis
EC
$
77,896.00
Dennis
Colleen
Margaret
Enoch
Smyth
Hoy
Barney
Stevenson
IL/RT
PHS (.4)
PHS(.2)
PHS(.2)
$
49,349.00
Jean
Dana
Jessica
Patrick
Margaret
Sue
Susan
Helen
Sarah
David
Karen
Lori
McPheeters
Vellios-Miller
Hilden
Murphy
Gilroy
Griffin
Howe
Douglass-Garrett
Graham
Harple
Kerr
Rice-Spring
RT
GW
IL
ME
SL
SL
SL
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Gifted*
Guidance Counselors*
*Salaries subject to change with the completion of RTMEA negotiations.
$21,676.40
$25,189.25
$12,599.80
89,665.00
73,434.00
65,345.00
89,665.00
69,558.00
98,330.00
98,330.00
94,848.00
81,098.00
89,665.00
98,330.00
81,596.00
Music/Instrumental*
Jonathan
Andrew
Antoinette
James
Appendix IX
Boyle
Bugosh
Lyons
Walls
Speech*
Gina
George
Julia
Johannah
Kokoska
Ament
Friedgen
Timbario
(.8) SL/GW
ME
IL
RT/SL(.8)
$
$
$
$
62,316.80
77,610.00
77,896.00
42,817.60
Librarians*
Jennie
Jacqueline
Lisa
Winifred
Tracy
Anthony
Ekstrom
Matusow
Stuart
Host
Hatton
Grisillo
SLMS
M
RT
PHS
IL
GW
$
$
$
$
$
$
67,557.00
93,785.00
73,899.00
54,414.00
85,356.00
89,837.00
ESL*
Erika
Kay
Brittani
Jeanne
Yepremian
Roberts
Lutterman
Richter
ME/GW
IL/RT
SLMS
PHS
$
$
$
$
68,224.00
74,674.00
62,999.00
49,349.00
Occupational Therapists*
Jennifer
Lisa
Santisi
Roccia
Nurses*
Vacant
Bridget
Debra
Judith
Hefferan
Taylor
Stingle
Substitute Nurses
Herman-Liu, Alisa
McGlynn-Allen, Karen
Davey, Kim
*Salaries subject to change with the completion of RTMEA negotiations.
Attachment B
IL
ME
PHS
IL/RT
6/13/14
$
$
$
$
81,596.00
85,356.00
89,665.00
89,532.00
SL/ME/RT
IL/GW/SL
$54,414.00
$78,905.00
SL
RT
GW
PHS
$48,983.00
$98,330.00
$49,349.00
$140 per day
$140 per day
$140 per day
Cabinet
Anne
Eleanor
Grace
Patricia
Steve
James
Appendix IX
Callahan
DiMarino-Linnen
Eves
Linden
Taylor
Wigo
ADSUP I
Ronald
William
Eric
Kenneth
Bernadette
Jenny
William
Joseph
Richard
Ronald
Ralph
Heather
Anthony
Megan
Mack
Bonnie
Bonnie
Maria
Kimberly
Amy
Joshua
Kim
Charles
Robert
Roxanne
Sharon
Kathy
Baldino
Bennett
Bucci
Curran
Dacanay
Robinson
Dougherty
Fuhr
Gregg
Harris
Harrison
Hogan
Jackowski
Pashley
Johnson
Keiles
Kinsler
Kotch
LaCoste
Matijasich
Mattson
McCann-Roller
Olinger
Salladino
Schupp
Sweeney
White
Attachment B
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
6/13/14
$151,051.00
$150,180.00
$151,051.00
$150,180.00
$151,051.00
$184,802.00
SC
IL (SABB)
GW
SLMS
EC
RT
PHS
SYA
PHS
EC
PHS
EC
SLMS
IL/GW
EC
EC
SC
M
EC
M/RT
PHS
EC
PC
SLMS
EC
PHS
SL
$91,946.00
$136,640.00
$128,726.00
$113,401.00
$85,946.00
$128,726.00
$131,178.00
$128,726.00
$147,577.00
$116,472.00
$128,726.00
$91,946.00
$122,596.00
$95,011.00
$104,206.00
$122,596.00
$91,946.00
$139,318.00
$116,472.00
$95,011.00
$104,206.00
$113,401.00
$116,472.00
$147,115.00
$91,946.00
$128,726.00
$122,596.00
Appendix IX
ADSUP II
Facilities Foreman
$41,300.82
$62,279.16
$49,999.38
$39,643.32
$40,000.32
$40,000.32
$71,630.52
$61,634.52
$61,249.98
$44,663.76
$35,857.07
$35,857.07
$35,857.07
Brower
IL
M
SL
PHS
Non-Public
Kelly
Cook
Garber
SL (.5)
SL
SL
SL
$35,857.07
$35,857.07
$35,857.07
Mabel
Deldeo
SYA
$35,857.07
Deborah
Karen
Linda
Joan
Catherine
Patricia
Juanita
Hoffman
Jackson
Kilpatrick
King
Lacock
Stokes
Strowbridge
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
$35,857.07
$35,857.07
$35,857.07
$35,857.07
$35,857.07
$35,857.07
$35,857.07
Constance
Cotumaccio
EC
$35,857.07
Joann
Athena
Sausman
Valavanis
SC
G/M/IL/RT
$35,857.07
$35,857.07
Secretary II
Erin
O'Neill
EC
$38,543.37
Secretary III
Diane
Suzanne
Vacant
Debbie
Boyer
Iannetti
M
G
RT
IL
$40,336.99
$40,336.99
SECRETARY/SUPPORT STAFF
10 Month Specialist
(2 extra holidays?)
Bost
Pysher
Ragni
Price
Schupp
Feltner
Brown
Jones
Quinzi
Simpson
Amy
Catherine
Joyce
Vacant
Marion
Lenton
Boylan
Wolf
6/13/14
GW
SL
PHS
M
IL
RT
SC
SC
Trans
Trans
Maintenance Foreman
Fields Foreman
Garage Foreman
Dispatcher
Greg
Gene
Armondo
Michael
Joel
Kerry
Ivan
Mike
Philip
Donna
Attachment B
$35,857.07
Secretary I
220 days Vacant
Patricia
Kathleen
Anita
Reischer
$40,336.99
Appendix IX
Attachment B
6/13/14
Secretary IV
Maureen
Charron
McCormick
Verica
SL
PHS
$41,976.90
$41,976.90
Secretary V
Linda
Sharon
Nancy
Mary
Lindsay
Gallagher
McClaskey
Owen
Shedlock
Winter
EC
EC
EC
SC
EC
$43,615.64
$43,615.64
$43,615.64
$43,615.64
$43,615.64
Confidential Secretaries/Clerk
Gail
Melissa
Barbara
Debra
Jeanne
Boettcher
Finsterbusch
Harmon
Raup-Whiteside
Kampmeyer
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
$62,509.00
$42,471.00
$44,717.00
$56,103.00
$56,866.00
Office Clerk I
Elaine
Jennifer (4.5)
Christine
Joan
Suzannah
Joann
Jay
Espinosa
Nolan
Martin
Emmons
Raport
PRINT SHOP
PHS
RT
GW
M
IL
$34,069.36
$18,467.23
$27,271.59
$28,717.47
$28,717.47
$28,717.47
Office Clerk III
Judy
Cynthia
Sarah Jane
Frances
Blair
Santa Maria
Milewski
Provence
EC
EC
EC
EC
$43,024.46
$43,024.46
$43,024.46
$43,024.46
Support Staff I
Cynthia
Beth Ann
Dale
Bethany
Linda
Charlene
Miller
Murphy
Soring
Zeleznick
Rowley
Merk
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
$14.64
$14.64
$13.17
$14.64
$14.64
$14.64
Catherine
Jean
Blackburn
Davis
SL
SL
$13.91
$14.64
Maryann
Mary Ellen
Joann
Laura
Berot
Densmore
Vann
DelCasale
IL
IL
IL
IL
$14.64
$14.64
$14.64
$14.64
Joanne
Debra
Christine
Galinsky
Saylor-Brown
Raymond
GW
GW
GW
$14.64
$14.64
$14.64
Kathleen
Medina
Betty Jane
Shegda
Heller
Spears
RT
RT
RT
$14.64
$14.64
$14.64
Virginia
Anne
Anne Marie
Dashkiwsky
Moss
Mundy
M
M
M
M
$14.64
$14.64
$14.64
$14.64
220 days
220 days
220 days
220 days
220 days
Support Staff II
Diane
Donna
Appendix IX
Jordan
Lomas
Attachment B
RT
RT
6/13/14
$17.54
$17.54
Marydana
Theresa
Jennifer
Coleen
Trisha
Dotts
Shannon
Ziegler
Fickes
Elmer
M
M
M
M
M
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
Joanne
Suzanne
Sharon
William
Goldsmith
Carroll
Hazley
Stumm
GW
GW
GW
GW
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
Ann
Richard
Eileen
Joann
Eugenia
Lori
Jill
Michele
Michele
Austin
Epstein
Dolan
Dougherty
Perich
Quindlen
Koechig
Cropper
Skowronek
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
Janet
Jennifer
Julie
Martha
Cynthia
Veronica
Larry
Marianne
Patricia
Barbara
Randall
Elizabeth
George
Susan
Ballentine
Blythe
Gropp
Gumienny
Martin
McCarthy
Owens
Nigolian
Skean
Snyder
Wizniak
Stollsteimer
Sycz
McKeon
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$16.66
Florence
Svitlana
Vikki
Patricia
Jessica
Hope
Allison
Puja
Elise
John
Derrick
Brown
Duffy
Blair
Impagliazzo
Jacovini
Kaut
Koechig
Mahendru
Simonian
Mansure
Smith
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
$16.66
$17.54
$17.54
$17.54
Appendix IX
Tech Assistant I
Attachment B
IL/GW
M/RT
6/13/14
Vacant
Kay
Buchanan
Tech Assistant II
Jane
Debra
Battaglia
DeFronzo
PC
SL
$51,174.39
$51,174.39
Substitute Receptionist
Linda
Maureen
Bethany
Joann
Buckler
Beall
Zeleznick
Raport
EC
EC
EC
EC
$17.13
$17.13
$17.13
$17.13
Mark
Glen
John
David
Bruce
Frank
George
Connor
Brian
Frank
Michael
Michael
Bhrim
Long
Dunne
Leonard
Otto
Finsterbusch
Truesdale
McCormick
Cook
Taylor
Potts
Finn
SL
SC
PC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
$19.56
$16.72
$19.56
$19.56
$19.56
$19.56
$19.56
$19.56
$19.56
$28.78
$25.76
$28.78
Bus Mechanic
Ronald
Albert
Houser
Murphy
SC
SC
$24.20
$24.20
Custodians
Helen
Hall
EC
$17.62
Charles
Terrance
Jerry
Lawrence
Rahel
Aaron
Neal
Anthony
Willie
Johnson
Jones
Williams
Smith
Taddese
Gibson
Sheffield
Barrett
Jones
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
John
Melvin
Lawrence
John
Mildred
Ron A
John
Salvatore
Raymond
Joseph
Joseph
Anthony
James
Arata
Crouse
Powell
Bell
Jacobs
Shortall
Collins
Giampino
Stier
Taylor
Way
Borsari
McCusker
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS 3rd shift
PHS
PHS
PHS3rd shift
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
Debbie
Ron
Linn
Shortall
RT
RT
$17.62
$17.62
CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Courier
Tradesman
$36,129.84
Custodians Cont'd
Substitute Custodians
Hourly Rate $12.00
Jerome
Janina
Clyde
Appendix IX
Harper
Janczyk
Davis
Carl
Paulette
Pasquale
Holland
Goolsby
Ragni
Robert
Clifton
Mary
Taylor
Berry
Grasty
Barry
Cynthia
Dunne, John
McCullough, Kevin
Philaposian, Paul
Attachment B
M
M
M
6/13/14
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
GW
GW
GW
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
IL
IL
IL
IL
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
$17.62
Yeager
Phipps
Permanent Substitute
$17.62
$17.62
Leonard, David
Pedrick, Andrea
Clarke, Cheryl
Finsterbusch, Frank
Bacon, Michael
M&O/ERC
Appendix IX
Attachment B
6/13/14
CAFETERIA*
Amy
Jayne
Kathy
McKernan (4.5)
Beverly (4.5)
Moffett (3.0
GW
GW
GW
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
Jennifer
Lisa
Andrea
Clements (6.0)
Malara (4.5)
Pedrick (4.0)
IL
IL
IL
$16.56
$11.31
$12.70
Maureen
Dolores
Suzanne
Dooner (4.0)
Taylor (4.0)
Hoppus (3.5)
M
M
M
$12.70
$11.31
$11.86
Susan
Joan Breslin
Dunn(4.5)
Breslin (4.5)
RT
RT
$12.70
$11.31
Theresa
Isabelle
Brenda
Christine
Nancy
Laura
Anna
Kathleen
Noreen
Mawson (4.0)
Boudazin (4.0)
Wolters (4.0)
Duncan (4.0)
Sands (4.0)
Netwall (6.5)
Charlton (4.0)
Simpson (5.0)
Plotts (4.0)
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
$11.31
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
$16.56
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
Office Assistant
Elisa
Michele
Christine
Nancy
Jennifer
Annamarie
Nariman
Diane
Sherry
Loretta
Sandra
Leslie
Carol
Debbie
Ettien (6.5)
Frisoli (4.5)
Lomas (4.0)
McHugh (4.5)
McNabb-Jones (4.0)
Ottolenghi (4.0)
Shaer (4.0)
Swantek (6.75)
Voorhees (4.0)
Dewees (4.0)
Pirrotta (4.0)
Virbitsky (4.0)
Neill (4.0)
Tyson (7.0)
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
M & O/PHS
$16.56
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
$12.70
$11.31
$12.70
$13.40
Substitute Cafeteria
$10.76 per hour
Lee Ann Trusty
Beverly Hoffman
Linda Gagliardi
(Unit Leader)
(Unit Leader)
(Unit Leader)
* Remain at 2013-2014 rates pending completion of the agreement.
Appendix IX
Attachment B
Dorman
Sheila
Pat
James
Anita
Bob
Richard
Sandy
Maggie
Carol
Kelly
Lisa
John
Rocco
Joseph
James
Arlene
James
Karl
Jim
Nancy
Joseph
Peter
John
Cathy
Charles
Clay
Allen
Charles
Lynne
John
Akley
Baker
Barlow
Bigas
Bloom
Bond
Caldwell (p/t)
Campoli
Carletti
Constantine
Cook
Cornog
Czernick (p/t)
D'Aprile (p/t)
DeRosa
Donley
Douge
Elliott
Eillinsfeld
Fagan
Fagan
Faulkner
Fitzsimmons (p/t)
Goff (p/t)
Hall
Hall
Henderson
Kannapel
Kennedy
Krauss
Kulp (p/t)
Brian
David
William
John
Joseph
Joseph
Kathy
David
Joachim
Angela
Marc
Nicholas
Russ
Denise
Bill
Richard
Dennis
Yvonne
Arlene
Connie
Paul
Kathy
Richard
Sharon
Marsha
Paul
Cliff
Robert
Andrea
Patrick
Michael
Litwa
Masse
McMenamin
Megahey
Mirarchi (p.t)
Monaco
Monaco
Moore
Oreskovich
Perna Joyce
Piccoli
Polidori
Redcay
Roach
Sausman
Scala
Sellitto
Shaw
Silva
Smith
Stankiewicz
Tangradi
Taylor
Trader
Valenti
Waller
Watson
Wilson
Worley
Wilson(p/t)
Willauer
Substitute Drivers
Diana
John
Anthony
Thomas
Michael
John
Charles
Martin
Claypole
Barbosa
Brazunas
Ellison
Regan
Corcoran
Olson
McGee
Barbara
Joseph
James
Kevin
Robert
Arthur
Resnick-Polcino
McGrath
Martin
Otto
Hodson
Pavoni
Bus Aides
Hourly Rate $14.72
Cheryl
Irene
Kathleen
Andrew
Keller
Myers
Luptowski - Sub
Pettineo - Sub
Donnamarie
Ruth
Karen
Dana
Nespoli
Wigfield
Carsia
Birney
BUS DRIVERS
$22.40 per hour
6/13/14
Administrators and Supervisors I
Handbook
On Compensation and Related Benefits
School Board Policy No. 328
Of School Directors
June 26, 2014
July 1, 2014 through
June 30, 2017
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ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERVISORS I
HANDBOOK
ON COMPENSATION AND RELATED BENEFITS
I.
RECOGNITION
For the purpose of discussing compensation and related benefits, the Board
recognizes the Rose Tree Media Association of Administrators and Supervisors
(ADSUP I) as the representative for the Principals, Assistant Principals, Director of
Pupil Services, Director of Technology and Information Science, Supervisor of
Special Education, Network Specialist, Information Systems Specialist, School
Psychologists, Athletic Director, Accountant, Supervisor of Business Operations,
Transportation Supervisor, Management Systems Administrator, Home and School
Visitor. This group will in this document and here and after be referred to as ADSUPI.
II.
ADJUSTMENT AND EQUALIZATION OF ADSUP I - RTMEA BENEFITS
At minimum, equivalent benefits granted to the teachers association will, at the same
time, be granted to the members of ADSUP. A committee of ADSUP I members will
meet with the School Board and the Superintendent to discuss benefits granted to
the teachers' association which are not available to ADSUP members in this policy.
III.
ANNUAL LEAVE (TWELVE-MONTH EMPLOYEES)
A.
Each ADSUP I member completing one year of service will earn twenty-three
(23) vacation days paid vacation per year to be accrued monthly at the rate of
1.9167 days per month. One additional vacation will be granted for each five
years of administrative service in Rose Tree Media School District, to a
maximum of twenty-five (25) days. Newly hired administrators will be granted
fourteen (14) days in the first year.
B.
In case of resignation or retirement, an individual will be compensated at
his/her per diem rate for unused, accumulated annual leave, not to exceed
twenty (20) work days.
C.
During the winter recess/and spring vacation when school is not in session,
individuals on a twelve-month contract are expected to be on duty. However,
the Board recognizes the integrity and good judgment of its executives in
interpreting their own work schedule for these days. If leave is desired during
these time periods, individuals are free to take annual leave if there is not
pressing business.
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D.
IV.
Employees may carry over a maximum of 30 days to a new school
year. Employees must use eleven (11) vacation days each year. If eleven (11)
vacation days are used, employees may request to be paid for a maximum of
ten (10) unused vacation days at per diem rate to be paid no later than July
31.
SICK LEAVE
Members shall accumulate twelve (12) sick leave days at the rate of one per working
month. The concept of a Sick Leave Bank may be developed and jointly agreed
upon by the Board and ADSUP I.
V.
SICK LEAVE BUY-BACK
The employee must have completed ten (10) years of continuous employment with
the Rose Tree Media School District as a permanent member of the staff or have a
mutually agreed upon alternative between the board, superintendent and ADSUP I
employee to be eligible for this benefit.
The Board will pay the employee upon termination of his/her employment with the
Rose Tree Media School District for the duration of the contract as follows:
days 1-100
days 101-150
days 151-250
Beyond 250
VI.
2004-2006
$60 per day
$70 per day
$75 per day
$80 per day
SICK LEAVE BANK
If the Rose Tree Media Education Association establishes a sick leave bank, the
ADSUP I group will be allowed to establish one also.
VII.
PERSONAL AND EMERGENCY LEAVE
Individuals will be allowed five (5) days per year for emergencies and personal
business which must be conducted during school hours. Such paid absences may
be designated as confidential, and will be granted after prior written approval of the
immediate supervisor. Any unused personal days will be converted to sick leave on
July 1 of each fiscal year.
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VIII.
UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE
An unpaid leave of absence may be granted for a specific period of time during which
the employee provides no service to the district, receives no salary or benefits, yet is
retained as a district employee. Except as otherwise provided, leave commencement
and termination dates shall be the first and third quarters to coincide with the end of
marking periods.
The Superintendent shall make recommendations to the Board, which shall consider
each case individually. The sole consideration in granting such leave shall be the
welfare of the students and the availability of suitable replacements.
IX.
PROFESSIONAL DUES
Subject to the Superintendent’s approval throughout the duration of this agreement,
each member shall receive a $750 allocation for memberships in professional
associations each year.
Receipt of payment of dues will be made available upon request.
X.
Professional Development Reimbursement
A.
Professional Development reimbursement will be paid for by the Board
contingent upon the Superintendent’s written approval of the course or
program and the institution offering same .
B.
The Board will reimburse the cost of professional development up to $7,500
per individual for courses or programs that are approved by the
Superintendent as directly beneficial to the individual and the school district. A
maximum of $35,000 will be available.
C.
Fund Allocation
Summer I and Summer II
2012-2014
$11,667
D.
Fall
$11,667
Spring
$11,666
Process for submission of course requests
1.
All ADSUP I members must file a formal request for professional
development reimbursement prior to the start of each academic
semester.
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X. Professional Development Reimbursement, continued
2.
Course requests deadlines:
Fall semester:
Spring semester:
Summer I and II:
XI.
by August 15th
by January 1st
by May 1st
3.
Professional Development requests for that academic semester will be
equally distributed among all ADSUP I members using each individual’s
first professional development request. For individuals requesting
additional reimbursements for the same academic semester, any
remaining funds will be equally distributed.
4.
Any remaining balance will be forwarded to the next academic
semester.
AUTOMOBILE REIMBURSEMENT
Individuals using their own automobiles in pursuance of school duties will be
reimbursed at the rate allowed by the US Internal Revenue Service.
XII.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
At the Superintendent's discretion, the School Board Solicitor will be made available
to individuals sued for performance within the jurisdiction of their assignments.
XIII.
NOTIFICATION OF ELIMINATION OF POSITION
Every effort will be made to provide written notification of one year in instances in
which an ADSUP I position is to be eliminated.
XIV.
HOLIDAY AND SUMMER WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE
Ten-month members of ADSUP I whose attendance is mandatory during July and
August will be paid at their per diem rate.
XV.
INSURANCE BENEFITS
A.
Health and Hospitalization
1.
Flex Benefits
The board and members of the administrative team will work together to
review a mutually agreed upon flex benefit plan. Funds will be
allocated to each administrator to purchase annual benefits through the
flex benefit plan or continue with No. 2 as outlined below.
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2.
Contribution to Benefits/Medical Insurance
ADSUP I members shall contribute the following percentages of the
applicable premium cost by payroll deduction.
Effective July 1, 2012
9%
Coverage: Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice Option 20/30/70
or equivalent. The Board has the right to select the insurance carrier.
Should the ADSUP I member choose a more expensive available plan,
the member must pay the difference between the applicable premium
for Personal Choice 20/30/70 and the plan chosen.
The foregoing medical benefits enumerated above shall, for the
remaining years of this agreement, be the same as those benefits
afforded members of the Rose Tree Media Education Association,
including the same contributions for those benefits as may apply to the
members of that Association.
3.
Withdrawal Bonus
Each employee who chooses not to elect health and hospital coverage
with Rose Tree Media School District shall receive monthly payments
equal to single employee contribution rates. If the employee chooses to
reenter the plan, the first reentry shall be at no cost to the employee.
Any subsequent reentry shall cost the employee 25% per month of the
contribution rate for one year.
4.
5.
Dental
a.
Contributions:
Board shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the
premium for the individual or family plan coverage.
b.
Coverage:
Basic Delta Dental plan or equivalent. The Board has the
right to select the insurance carrier.
Dental Supplemental - Oral Surgery
a.
Contributions:
Board shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the
premium for the individual or family plan coverage.
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XV.
INSURANCE BENEFITS, continued
b.
6.
7.
8.
Coverage:
Oral Surgery (100% UCR )
Prosthetics ( 50% UCR)
Periodontics (50% UCR)
Delta Dental Oral Surgery Plan or equivalent
Dental Supplemental - Orthodontics
a.
Contributions:
The Board shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of
the individual or family plan coverage.
b.
Coverage:
Delta Dental Orthodontics Plan or equivalent. The Board has the
right to select the insurance carrier. Effective July 1, 2004, the
maximum lifetime orthodontic benefit will be $1,600.
Vision
a.
Contribution:
The Board shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the
premium for family plan coverage per month toward the
employee's subscription.
b.
Coverage:
Eye examination and refraction service. Vision Benefits of
America Plan or equivalent. The Board has the right to select
the insurance carrier.
Prescription Plan
a.
Contribution:
ADSUP I members shall contribute the following
percentages toward the premium for prescription coverage:
Effective July 1, 2012:
9%
The foregoing medical benefits enumerated above shall, for the
remaining years of this agreement, be the same as those
benefits afforded members of the Rose Tree Media Education
Association, including the same contribution for those benefits as
may apply to the members of that Association
b.
Coverage:
The Board has the right to select the insurance carrier.
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XV. INSURANCE BENEFITS, continued
9.
Disability income Protection
a.
Base insurance plan for the individual in first two years in the
district amounts to approximately 66 2/3% (as determined by
insurance carrier) of monthly salary, payable for one year.
Payments begin after sixty (60) days of disability to a maximum
of $6,111 per month. The Board has the right to select the
insurance carrier.
10.
b.
Individual in his/her third year with district is eligible for long-term
disability. If disability continues into second year, benefits
amount to approximately 66 2/3% (as determined by insurance
carrier) of salary to a maximum of $6,111 per month, payable to
age 65.
c.
Long-term disability supplement provides that an eligible
individual will receive 75% of his/her salary, to age 65, if
disability results from an on-the-job injury.
Life Insurance
Each full-time member shall receive at Board expense term life
insurance of 3x annual salary. Additional term life insurance may
be purchased by the individual as the insurance carrier's contract
allows.
11.
Tax Sheltered Annuity
The district will provide a TSA program up to 2.0% of salary with a
dollar for dollar match by the employee contribution and consistent with
the Tax Code.
12.
Automobile
The Board will provide no ownership liability insurance as the
secondary insurer to supplement the individual's own insurance for
accidents occurring while on authorized school business.
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XV.
INSURANCE BENEFITS, continued
13.
Self Insurance Fund
The Board will provide up to $2,000 per ADSUPI member for an annual
physical examination and medical reimbursement. Verification of the
physical examination and the date on which it occurred will be
submitted to the Human Resources Department. The results of the
physical examination are to be confidential and the property of the
administrator. In addition, any unreimbursed medical, dental and/or
vision costs will be paid up to the balance of the $2,000. Original
receipts will be provided.
In the event the district moves to a high deductible medical plan
accompanied by a Health Savings Account or a Health
Reimbursement Account, the balance of the $2000 will be
contributed to the employee’s Health Savings Account/Health
Reimbursement Account to the extent permitted under federal
regulations.
14.
Post Retirement Health Benefit
Rose Tree Media School District agrees to pay medical, prescription,
dental and vision insurance upon retirement for those members of
ADSUP I with a minimum of 10 years of service as members of the
administrative team in the Rose Tree Media School District. Benefits
will be paid at the rate of 85% of the cost of the premium for Personal
Choice 20/30/70 in effect at the time of retirement, to Medicare eligible
age or for a maximum of 7 years. Coverage will extend to the
employee or employee and spouse based on the coverage in effect at
the time of retirement, with the right of survivorship. Employee must be
at least 55 years of age to be eligible and must actually retire under the
terms of the Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement
System within 60 days of the termination date. In no case will the
coverage extend to the retiree or spouse beyond Medicare eligible age.
XVI.
SALARY
A.
Each year by March 31, the Superintendent will notify any individual whose
performance may adversely affect future salary consideration. This
notification will be in writing, and followed by a conference involving the
Superintendent, the individual, his immediate supervisor, a representative of
ADSUP I (if requested by the individual) and other appropriate parties..
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XVI.
SALARY, continued
B.
The Board will provide salary increases in the amount of 2% per year for
the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. Administrators whose
salaries are at or above the maximum of the range will have their salaries
capped until such time as the maximum of the range exceeds the
administrator’s salary.
C.
ADSUP I Members whose salaries are below the midpoint will be moved to the
midpoint by the end of the second year in the position. For purposes of
movement toward midpoint, an administrator who is hired prior to December 1
of the School year will be given credit for that year.
D.
ADSUP I Members who have completed ten years of service as members
of the ADSUP I group will move to a salary half way between midpoint
and maximum in their designated salary range. For purposes of this
movement, an administrator who is hired prior to December 1 of the
school year will be given credit for that year.
Administrators whose performance does not meet expectations or
whose performance is unsatisfactory may receive no salary increase or a
partial salary increase as determined by the superintendent.
E.
Newly hired ADSUP I members without experience will be placed at the
minimum of the range. Salaries for candidates with experience in the position
being filled will be calculated using the following formula:
Minimum salary for the range plus standard increase for the year x .5 x years
of experience. EX: $105,000 + ($105,000 x .04 x .5 x 4) = $113,400. Entry
salaries would be capped at the midpoint of the range unless expressly
approved by the BSD.
XVII. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
A.
If any ADSUP I member designated in 1. feels the subject of a violation of
School Board Policy, exclusive of contracts, personnel handbooks and
agreements with employee groups, he/she may avail
himself/herself of the following procedure if initiated within ten (10)
working days of the alleged violation (a "day” is defined as a working day):
1.
Discuss the matter with his/her immediate supervisor and/or other
appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
2.
If the difference is not resolved, the complainant will explain his/her
position in writing, to the Superintendent within ten (10) days of the
alleged occurrence, and notify him/her that he/she is
invoking this complaint procedure. The Superintendent will confer with
the complainant within ten (10) days of receiving such notice.
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XVII. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE, continued
B.
3.
The Superintendent will send his decision, in writing, to the complainant
within five (5) days of the conference.
4.
If the complainant is not satisfied with the Superintendent's decision, he
may, within five (5) days of its receipt appeal the decision to the Board
of School Directors, with a copy to the Superintendent.
5.
The Board will confer with the-complainant and Superintendent within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the appeal.
6.
The Board promptly will send its decision, in writing, to the complainant
and Superintendent. Board’s decision will be final and binding.
7.
The Board does not intend to waive legal rights of the complainant. If
the complainant elects to proceed by any other legal remedy, he/she
shall waive his/her rights to proceed under this complaint procedure.
In following this procedure, these provisions will apply:
1.
All conferences will be held at a time mutually convenient to all
participants and will be confidential.
2.
Either party may invite other persons to attend conferences.
3.
Failure at any step of this procedure to communicate decisions within
the specified time limits shall permit the complainant to lodge an appeal
at the next step of the procedure.
4.
Failure by the complainant to observe any deadline will discontinue the
process beyond that step.
5.
The time limits specified in this procedure may be extended by written
mutual agreement, with the exception of the initial ten (10) day period in
which a complaint must be filed.
XVIII.. MEET AND DISCUSS PANEL
A Meet and Discuss Panel will be selected for the purposes of discussing matters of
concern to both the School Board and to ADSUP I. The Panel will consist of three (3)
Board members, the Superintendent, and four (4) ADSUP members (selected by
ADSUP I). The Panel will meet as needed on a mutually agreed upon basis.
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Attachment D
Administrative Salary Ranges
2014-2015
Minimum
Midpoint
Maximum
Range I
Superintendent
Range II
Assistant Superintendent
Director of Human Resources
Director of Management Services
By Contract
Range III
Director of Pupil Services/Special Education
Director of Technology
$122,596
$140,985
$159,375
Range IV
High School Principal
$128,726
$140,985
$153,244
Range V
Middle School Principal
$122,596
$134,855
$147,115
Range VI
Elementary School Principal
Assistant High School Principal
$116,466
$128,726
$140,984
Range VII
Assistant Middle School Principal
Supervisor of Special Education
Athletic Director
Network Specialist
$110,348
$122,596
$134,855
Range VIII
School Psychologist
Information Systems Specialist
Management Systems Administrator
$ 85,817
$104,206
$122,596
Range IX
Accountant
Supervisor Business Operations
Transportation Supervisor
Supervisor of Maintenance
$ 79,686
$ 91,946
$104,206
Range X
Home and School Visitor
$ 67,426
$ 79,686
$ 91,946
Rose Tree Media School District
2014-2015 School Calendar
Total New Teacher Days: 192*
Total Teacher Days:
189*
September 2014
S M
T
W T F S
1 2 3456
1
2 7 8 9 10111213
34* 56**789 1415 16 17181920
1011 12 13141516 2122 23 24252627
1718 19 20212223 2829 30 24
25262728
29 30
31
Teacher
Days: 20
Cum: 24
Teacher Days: 4
October 2014
S M T WT F S
1234
56789
10
11
1213 14 15161718
19 20 21
22 23 24 25
26
27282930 31
Cum: 47
Cum: 43
Cum: 101
Cum: 96
April 2015
S M T WT F S
1234
56789
10
11
1213 14 15161718
1920 21 22232425
26
27282930
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
Key:
19
18
Cum:
Cum:
No School - Holiday
159
152
Cum:
4
Teacher Days: 18
Student Days: 17
Cum: 65
Cum: 60
20
Teacher Days: 17
Student Days: 17
February 2015
S M T WT F S
1 2 3 4567
8 9 10 11121314
1516 17 18192021
2223 24 25262728
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 18
S
Cum:
20
Cum:
Cum:
179
171
March 2015
T
W T
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 20
May 2015
S M T WT F S
1
2
3 4 5 6789
1011 12 13141516
1718 19 20212223
2425 26 27282930
31
Teacher Days: 20
Student Days: 19
M
Cum: 82
Cum: 77
F
S
1 2 3 4567
8 9 10 11121314
1516 17 18192021
2223 24 25262728
2930 31
Cum: 120
Cum: 114
November 26
Parent Conferences K-8
November 27, 28 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Half Day for Students
December 24January 2
Student/Teacher Holiday
December 24-26 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
December 31 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
July 4 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
January 1 & 2 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
August 19-21 New Teacher Orientation
January 19 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
August 25-28
Teacher Inservice
January 23
Semester Ends, Early
September 1 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Dismissal for SLMS 11:50 a.m.
September 2 First Day of School K-12
PHS Make-up Exams only
September 25 Holiday, All Buildings Closed February 12
Early Dismissal Elementary
November 4
No School Students - Teacher
Students only 12:20 p.m.
Inservice
February 13
No School for Studehts
November 24 Parent Conferences K-8
Teacher Inservice
Evening Hours
February 16
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
November 25 Parent Conferences K-8
March 12 & 13 Elementary Conferences
No School K-5
Full Inservice Day
Student Days:
November 2014
December 2014
S M T WT F S
S M T WT F S
1 1 2 3456
2 3 4 5678 7 8 9 10111213
9 10 11 12131415 14 15 16 17181920
1617 18 19202122 21 22 23 24252627
2324 25 26272829 28 2930 31
30
January 2015
S M T WT F S
1
2
3
4 5 6 78910
1112 13 14151617
1819 20 21222324
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 19
Approved, June 26, 2014
August 2014
S M T WT F S
July 2014
S M T WT F S
1 2345
6 7 8 9 101112
1314 15 16171819
20
212223 24 25 26
27
28293031
Teacher Days: 23
Student Days: 23
Total Student Days 183*
Cum: 140
Cum: 134 June 2015
S M T WT F S
1 2 3456
7 8 9 10111213
1415 16 17181920
2122 23 24252627
2829 30
Teacher Days: 13
Student Days: 12
Cum: 192
Cum: 183
March 30-April 3 Student/Teacher Holiday
April 2 - 3
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
April 6
Teacher Flex Day - No School for Students
May 22 Teacher Flex Day - No School for
Students
May 25 Holiday, All Buildings Closed
June 11
PHS Graduation - Teacher Inservice
Day -No School for Students
June 17 Last Day for Students, Early Dismissal: PHS - 10:15
SLMS - 11:00; Elem. 12:00
June 17
P.M. - Teacher Inservice
*These year-end dates allow for three emergency school
closings during the 2014-2015 school year. If fewer than
three emergency school closings are needed, these days
will be deducted from the end of the year for students. If
more than 3 snow days are used, days in spring break
may be utilized to meet our necessary requirements for
attendance.