ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
October 24, 2013
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
III.
Linda Kinsler-Fox – PSBA Certificate of Appreciation
Using Technology to Support Readers' Workshop at Media Elementary
School – Tracey Fritch:
Grade 5 Teachers: Aaron Goldfarb, Tina Loveland-Smith and Evan O'Neil
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2013
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
Agenda
RTMEA – Sue Williamson
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VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
Rose Tree Media Residents
None
New Business
A.
B.
C.
D.
Agenda
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
d.
Supplemental Contracts
e.
Salary Change
f.
Other
Penncrest Course Selection Guide Changes
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School – LEAD Conference, Arlington VA
2.
Penncrest High School Wrestling Team – Conestoga Valley
Holiday Wrestling Classic, Lancaster, PA
3.
Penncrest High School Ski and Snowboard Club – Killington Ski
Resort, Vermont
4.
Penncrest High School Ski and Snowboard Club – Stowe Ski
Resort, Vermont
5.
Penncrest High School Choir – Walt Disney World, FL
6.
Penncrest High School Girls and Boys Cross Country Team –
Hershey, PA
Addendum
1.
Disposition of Grievance – David Hay
2.
Disposition of Grievance – Rebecca Harrison
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
C.
D.
XI.
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Change Orders
2.
Budgetary Transfers
3.
Owner’s Representative Agreements – Cini Construction Services,
Inc.
4.
PlanCon Part K- Project Refinancing
5.
School-Based Administrative Claiming Program Participation
Agreement
6.
School-Based Access Program, SBAP, Agreement
7.
Amendment to PNC Bank VISA Purchasing Card Agreement and
Extensions of Credit and Incumbency Certificate
8.
1:1 Instructional Assistant Contract for a Special Education Student
9.
Devereaux Day School Contract
10.
Devereaux Mapleton Education Program Extended School Year
Contract
11.
Contract for Eugene DeLong, PhD
12.
Contract for Lorraine Ball, PhD and Alexis Rosenfeld, PhD
13.
PediaStaff Contract for Amanda Beal
14.
Agreement with Delaware County Intermediate Unit
15.
Agreement with Language Services Associates
Financials for September 2013
Bill Lists for September 2013
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 November 21, 2013, at Penncrest High
School. The Legislative Meetings are recorded on tape.
Agenda
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October 24, 2013
R ose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Mr. James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
I.
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
Director of Management Services
Members of the Board of School Directors
James Wigo, Superintendent
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
October 24, 2013
Minutes of the September 26, 2013 Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
___________________________________________________________________________
Board Members in Attendance:
John Hanna, President
Tracy Barusevicius
Peter Barry
Nancy Fronduti
Chris Guilday
Nancy Mackrides
Elizabeth Schneider
William O’Donnell
Students: Riley George
Rahmi Halaby
Talia Kaplan
Michaela Rheil
Absent
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Vice President
Also in Attendance:
Ron Badino, Maintenance and Operaions
William Bennett, Principal IL
Eric Bucci, Principal GW
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Dir.PS and Sp. Ed.
William Dougherty, Asst. Principal PHS
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Joseph Fuhr, Principal SYA
Rick Gregg, Principal PHS
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Ralph Harrison, Interim Principal, SLMS
Heather Hogan, Accountant
Anthony Jackowski, Asst. Principal SLMS
Mack Johnson, Mgmt. Systems Admin.
Thomas Kelly, Esq., Solicitor
Maria Kotch, Principal Media Elementary
Patti Linden, Supv. Technology
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Spec
Jenny Robinson, Principal Rose Tree Elem.
Robert Salladino, Prinicpal SLMS
Roxanne Schupp, Supervisor of Bus. Oper.
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.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2013
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 15
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Legislative
Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2013.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
B.
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell
and Elizabeth Schneider
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Bid Opening Minutes – September 9, 2013 – Springton Lake Middle
School Interior Window Trim
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnel seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 16
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Bid Opening
Minutes – September 9, 2013 – Springton Lake Middle School –
Interior Window Trim
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell
and Elizabeth Schneider
Linda Kinsler-Fox
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II.
Approval of Minutes
C.
Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2013
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 17
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Special
Legislative Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2013.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
III.
None
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Presentations and Awards
A
IV.
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell
and Elizabeth Schneider
Penncrest High School Guidance Updates - Rick Gregg, Principal
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of September 26,
2013
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of
September 26, 2013
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V.
Reports
F.
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of September 26,
2013
a.
b.
c.
Rose Tree Place Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal - 2013
Kenneth L. Miniman Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal 2013
Robert and Mary Koch Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal –
2013
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 18
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Solicitor’s request
for authorization to settle real estate tax assessment appeals in
accordance with the attachment A and B. (See Solicitor’s Report in
Official Legislative Minutes of September 26, 2013).
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
V.
President’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of September 26,
2013
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VII.
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Reports
G.
VI.
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell
and Elizabeth Schneider
Rose Tree Media Residents - None
Scheduled Presentations (limited to Five Minutes Each)
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
e.
Elimination of Position
f.
Create New Position
g.
Other – See Attachments A and B
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 19
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following New
Business:
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Jacqueline Wise, Secretary I, Springton Lake
Middle School, termination due to abandonment
of position, effective September 26, 2013.
2.
Anthony DiScala, Custodian, Indian Lane
Elementary, resignation effective August 9, 2013.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Ronni Miller, SYA Summer School Teacher,
effective July 29, 2013 through August 15, 2013,
at the rate of $203.50 per day.
2.
Mary Dempsey, Reading Specialist, Penncrest
High School change in start date from August 20,
2013 to be determined.
3.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel to serve as Homebound Instructors for
the 2013-2014 school year at the rate of $46.00
per hour:
Samantha Abelson
Tiffany Bendistis
Susan Coyne
Dorothee Diaz
Thomas Durant
David Enterlin
Kim Enterlin
Vince Eppolito
Crystal Grace Green
Sean Hobdell
Adrienne Kutney
Jason Lazarow
Anthony Lombardo
Amanda Morris
4.
Theresa Long
Cheryl Lund
Laura Nemec
Lauren Newman
Kelly Piecara
Catherine Poulos
Heather Reed
Debbie Schnaars
Lynda Seery
Jeremy Smith
Amy Somerville
Jodi Strevig
Michele Woodward
Recommend the Board recognize the following
personnel for attainment of tenure, effective
August 26, 2013:
Julia Davis
Bridget Martin
Johannah Timbario
Colleen Hoy
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Indian Lane
Indian Lane
Rose Tree
Penncrest
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
Non-Instructional
1.
Terry Mawson, Substitute Food Service Worker,
effective September 9, 2013 at the rate of $10.76
per hour.
2.
Christina DiGregorio, Math Tutor for the 20132014 school year at the rate of $16.00 per hour
for a maximum of 540 hours. Ms. DiGregorio is
assigned to Indian Lane.
3.
Katherine
Helm,
Interventionist,
effective
September 20, 2013 at the rate of $25.00 per
hour. Ms. Helms is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary. NOTE: Ms. Helm is being hired
pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
1.
Robin Pancher, from Substitute Cafeteria Worker
to Cafeteria Trainee effective August 28, 2013 at
the rate of $11.31 per hour. Ms. Pancher is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing
Carol Neil who was reassigned.
2.
Catherine Dragone from Substitute bus Aide to
Regular Bus Aide effective September 9, 2013 at
the rate of $14.43 per hour.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
James Tiedemann, Support Staff II, Indian Lane
Elementary, requests an unpaid leave of absence
effective August 26, 2013 through November 14,
2013.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
d.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Rescind appointment of Julie Denton as New
Teacher Mentor for the 2013-2014 school year.
2.
Rescind appointment of Vernon Dreyer as
Assistant Freshman Soccer Coach for the 20132014 school year.
3.
Rescind appointment of Kristen Manderachi as
Head Freshman Soccer Coach for the 2013-2014
school year.
4.
Rescind appointment of Eileen Hunger as
Homework Club Sponsor for the 2013-2014
school year.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Carly Cagle, Freshman Volleyball Assistant
Coach, effective September 4, 2013 at the annual
salary of $3,335.00. Ms. Cagle is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Jessica
Weyhmuller who resigned. NOTE: Ms. Cagle is
being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
2.
Timothy Knowlton, Assistant Band Director,
effective September 23, 2013 at the annual salary
of $2,900.00. Mr. Knowlton is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
3.
Kevin McDonald, Freshman Assistant Football
Coach effective August 30, 2013 at the annual
salary of $2,863.00. Mr. McDonald is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
4.
Kyle Abbott, Assistant Director JV Show at the
annual salary of $1,450.00. Mr. Abbott is
assigned to Penncrest High School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contract
5.
Kathleen Maguire, 6th Grade Homework Club for
the 2013-2014 school year at the annual salary of
$725.00. Ms. Maguire is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School.
6.
Brian Lynch, Grade 8-2 Team Leader for the
2013-2014 school year at the annual salary of
$870.00. Mr. Lynch is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
7.
Michelle Shaw, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the
first semester at the annual salary of $580.00.
Ms. Shaw is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
8.
Sharon Williams, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the
first semester at the annual salary of $580.00.
Ms. Williams is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
9.
James Butz, Assistant Football Coach, effective
September 10, 2013 at the annual salary of
$2,465.00. Mr. Butz is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
10.
Brian Rosa, Assistant Band Director effective
September 23, 2013 at the annual salary of
$725.00. Mr. Rosa is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
11.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Springton Lake Middle School personnel to serve
as Intramural Workers for the 2013-2014 school
year at the rate of $27.00 per hour:
Vince Eppolito
Joseph Fisher
Beth Gumienny
Kelly Hogan
Matthew Johnston
Jessica Levy
Brian Lynch
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Paul Norris
Maureen Reuther
Michele Shaw
Megan Snyder
Sean Spratt
Andrew Virtue
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contract
12.
Patrick Bader, Robotics Club Sponsor for the 1st
semester of 2013-2014 school year at the annual
salary of $870.00. Mr. Bader is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School.
13.
Donna Schied, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the
2013-2014 school year at the annual salary of
$580.00. Ms. Schied is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School.
14.
Kay Roberts from 1.0 New Teacher Mentor to (.5)
New Teacher Mentor for the 2013-2014 school
year at the annual salary of $580.00.
15.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Springton Lake personnel to serve as Event
Chaperones for the 2013-2014 school at the rate
of $42.50 per event:
Azeff, Alexis
Bader, Patrick
Blythe, Jen
Cliff, Shawna
Crossman, Mark
Debessay, Sarah
Dizon, Jo
Eppolito, Vince
Fisher, Joseph
Gilroy,Margie
Going, Nancy
Goldsmith, Leslie
Gregg, Pam
Griffin, Sue
Gumienny, Martha
Hartzell, Devon
Heckman, Robin
Hemenway, Sue
Hogan, Kelly
Howe, Susan
Johnston, Matt
Judge, Caitlin
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Kelly, Patricia
Laubach, Bridget
Lazarow, Jason
Levy, Jessica
Lutterman, Brittani
Lynch, Brian
Maguire, Kathy
McCarthy, Lisa
McGill, Kamilah
Megow, Carleen
Miller, Stefanie
Morris, Amanda
Newsome, Carin
Nixon, Mark
Patton, Mary Belle
Piecara, Kelly
Prior, Sharon
Rago, Britt
Raichek, Judy
Shaw, Michelle
Simmington, Phoebe
Somerville, Amy
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Spratt, Sean
Turicik, Ashley
Virtue, Andy
Williams, Courtney
Williams, Sharon
Wolf, Joyce
Zulli, Nicole
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts
16.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Penncrest High School personnel to serve as
Game Workers for the 2013-2014 school year:
Carter, Sandy
Casner, Craig
Clark, Michael
Clarke, Jennifer
Clements, Elizabeth
Commale, Alicia
Dashkiwsky, Stephan
Davis, Jean
DelPrato, Paul
Diksa, Laura
Dougherty, Brian
Doyle, Michael
Doyle, Michelle
Duffy, Svetlana
Durant, Tom
Emmons, Suzannah
Ettiene, Elise
e.
Mescanti, Steve
Miller, Cynthia
Miller, Dave
Munro, George
Murphy, Beth
Nemec-Osbourne, Laura
Nolan, Christine
Pettit, Evan
Reed, Heather
Ritter, Jason
Rowley, Linda
Santelli, Alicia
Silva, Steve
Smith, Jeremey
Stern, Diane
Stingle, Judy
Williams, Mark
Elimination of Position
1.
f.
Groy, Lindsay
Harmon, Will
Heckman, Robin
Higgins, Robert
Host, Winnifred
Ikeler, Andy
Jacobs, Greg
Jay, Elaine
Johnston, Matthew
Kilpatrick, Linda
King, Joan
Kuntz, Christiana
Ludwig, Michael
Manderachi, Kristen
Matthews, David
Mathisen, Alicia
Merk, Charlene
Recommend Board approval for the elimination of
the Drama Coach position at Springton Lake
Middle School at 6 units. The position has not
been filled the past two year.
Create New Position
1.
Recommend Board approval of two additional
Personal Instructional Assistants at Indian Lane.
Background
Two personal Instructional Assistants are needed
at Indian Lane Elementary to meet the
requirements of IEP’s for a developmental
Kindergarten student and a second grade
learning support student.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
f.
Create new Position
2.
Recommend Board approval of a (.5) additional
Personal Instructional Assistant to accompany a
student to the Folcroft Vocational Technical
School.
3.
Recommend Board approval of 1.5 additional Bus
Aides.
Background
A Bus Aide is needed to assist a special needs
student who is being transported to Melmark
School. A .5 Bus Aide is needed to assist a
special needs student on the return trip from
Coopertown School in Haverford. The student is
able to ride a different bus in the morning which
already has an aide.
3.
g.
Recommend approval of a Robotics Club at
Sprinton Lake Middle School. The supplemental
position will be at 6 units.
Other
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
Springton Lake Middle School Game Worker
rates for the 2014-2014 school year:
Game Worker Position
Crowd Control
Scoreboard Operator
Timer
Starter
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Rate
$30.00
$40.00
$30.00
$50.00
12
Approximate
Hours
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
Hourly Rate
$15.00
$20.00
$15.00
$25.00
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
g.
Other
2.
GAME WORKER POSITION
V Football Timer
V Football Announcer
V Football Tickets
V Football Chains
JV Football Timer
JV Football Chains
FR Football Timer
FR Football Chains
V/JV Hockey Timer
V Boys Soccer Timer
V Girls Soccer Timer
Soccer Timer Night
V/JV Volley Ball Timer
FR Volley Ball timer
V/JV Girls Lacrosse Timer
V Boys Lacrosse Timer
Lacrosse Timer Night
Track/Dual Head Timer
Track Tri Head Timer
Track/Dual Attendant
Track/Tri Attendant
V/JV Boys Basketball Timer
V/JV Boys Basketball Scorer
V/JV Boys Basketball Tickets
V/JV B. Basketball Crowd Control
FR Basketball Timer
FR Basketball Scorer
V/JV Girls Basketball Timer
V/JV Girls Basketball Scorer
V/JV Girls Basketball Tickets
V/JV G. Basketball Crowd Control
V/JV Wrestling Timer/Announcer
V/JV Wrestling Tickets
V/JV Wrestling Crowd Control
Recommend Board approval of the following
Penncrest High School Game Worker Rates for
the 2013-2014 school year:
Approximate
Hours per Event
DISTRICT
Hourly
Rate
NONDISTRICT
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
1.5
1.5
1.5
3.0
3.0
1.5
3.0
1.5
1.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
$51.50
$51.50
$40.50
$41.00
$43.50
$41.00
$43.50
$41.00
$56.50
$43.50
$43.50
$61.50
$56.50
$28.50
$56.50
$43.50
$61.50
$39.00
$49.50
$42.50
$46.50
$57.50
$57.50
$35.50
$38.50
$31.50
$38.50
$57.50
$57.50
$35.50
$38.50
$56.50
$35.50
$36.50
$17.17
$17.17
$13.50
$13.67
$14.50
$13.67
$14.50
$13.67
$18.83
$14.50
$14.50
$20.50
$18.83
$18.83
$18.83
$14.50
$20.50
$13.29
$14.14
$12.14
$13.29
$19.17
$19.17
$17.75
$12.83
$10.50
$14.50
$19.1
$19.17
$17.75
$12.83
$22.60
$14.20
$14.60
$45.50
$45.50
$35.50
$36.00
$38.50
$36.00
$38.50
$36.00
$49.50
$38.50
$38.50
$56.50
$49.50
$24.50
$49.50
$38.50
$56.50
$39.00
$42.50
$36.50
$9.51
$49.50
$59.50
$33.50
$33.50
$27.50
$38.50
$49.50
$49.50
$33.50
$33.50
$49.50
$33.50
$33.50
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
g.
Other
3.
Recommend Board approval of the employment
contract of Grace Eves, Director of Management
Services for the period of July 1, 2013 through
June 30, 2018. See Attachment A in Official
Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2013.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the employment
contract of Anne Callahan, Director of Human
Resources for the period of July 1, 2013 through
June 30, 2016. See Attachment B in Official
Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2013.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell
and Elizabeth Schneider
Linda Kinsler-Fox
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Student Council Leadership to PASC
State Conference, Boyerstown, PA
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Guilday seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
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Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve an overnight field trip
for the Student Council Leadership to attend the 2013 PASC State
Conference in Boyerstown, PA from 11/14/13-11/16/13. Six students
and one chaperone will be attending. A registration fee of $105.00
and transportation costs of $210.00 are being paid by Student
Council. District costs total $284.00 and include costs for a substitute
and hotel/meals. Student costs are $75.00/student.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell
and Elizabeth Schneider
NAYS:
ABSENT:
C.
Linda Kinsler-Fox
PSBA Leadership Vote
1.
President – Roll Call Vote
a.
William S. LaCoff
b.
Mark B. Miller
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 21
Resolve, the Board of School Directors vote for Mr. William S. LaCoff
for PSBA President.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, and Bill
O’Donnell
Elizabeth Schneider
Linda Kinsler-Fox
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IX.
New Business
C.
PSBA Leadership Vote
2.
Vice-President – Roll Call Vote
a.
Larry B. Breech
b.
Charles H. Ballard
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 22
Resolve, the Board of School Directors vote for Charles H. Ballard for
PSBA Vice President
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell
and Elizabeth Schneider
NAYS:
ABSENT:
3.
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Treasurer – Roll Call Vote
a.
Norman Hasbrouck
b.
Otto W. Voit, III
Mr. Guilday moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 23
Resolve, the Board of School Directors vote for Norman Hasbrouck
for PSBA Treasurer
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, John
Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, and Bill O’Donnell
Tracy Barusevicius and Elizabeth Schneider
Linda Kinsler-Fox
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IX.
New Business
C.
PSBA Leadership Vote
4.
At-Large Representative – Roll Call Vote
a.
Maura Buri
b.
Robert M. Schwartz
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 24
Resolve, the Board of School Directors vote for Robert Schwartz for
PSBA At-Large Representative.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IX.
Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, John
Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell and Elizabeth
Schneider
Peter Barry
Linda Kinsler-Fox
New Business
D.
Addendum Personnel
1.
Terminations – None
2.
Nominations
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 25
Resolve the Board of School Directors approve the following New
Business Addendum:
D.
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations - none
2.
Nominations
1.
Hilary Alexander, Math Tutor, effective September 30,
2013 at the rate of $16.00 per hour. Ms. Alexander is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary.
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IX.
New Business
D.
Addendum Personnel
2.
Nominations
2.
Lisa Wren, Interventionist, effective September 30, 2013
at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Wren is assigned to
Indian Lane Elementary.
3.
Shelly Bolinger, Interventionist, effective September 30,
2013 at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Bolinger is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary.
4.
Rosemary Angelina, Math Tutor, effective September
30, 2013 at the rate of $16.00 per hour. Ms. Angelina is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary.
5.
Jacqueline Guerri, Interventionist, effective September
30, 2013 at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Guerri is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
X.
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell
and Elizabeth Schneider
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Opening
B.
General
1.
State Audit Report
2.
Budgetary Transfers
3.
403(b) Third Party Administrator
4.
CareMark Agreement
5.
Change Orders
6
Donations
7.
Johnson Controls, Inc. Case Study
8.
Pool Management Agreement for Springton Lake Middle
School
9.
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment
10.
Choice Literacy Subscription Renewal
11.
DIBELS Data System Billing Agreement
12.
1:1 Instructional Assistant Contract – Elwyn-Davidson Student
13.
Interquest Detection Canines Contract
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X.
Finance
B.
General
14.
15.
16.
17.
CritiCare Nursing Services Contract
Jeanne Kluger Arabia Investigative Services Contract
Center on Central Music Therapy Contract
Parent Transportation Contract
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 26
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the following Finance:
A.
Purchasing
1.
Bid Opening
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, that the Board of School Directors award the following
bid for Springton Lake Middle School Window Trim and shade
installation.
Walter Brucker & Co., Inc.
Base Bid
$40,500
B.
Alternate
$ 8,200
Total
$48,700
General
1.
State Audit Report and Commendation
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors accept the
State Audit report from the Auditor General which includes the
period of July 16, 2010 through October 26, 2012, state
subsidies and reimbursements audit for the fiscal years ending
June 30, 2009 and 2010 and special audit. The audit report did
not contain any findings or observations. William E. Harner,
Ph.D., Acting Secretary of Education, commended Mr. Wigo
and his staff for this accomplishment. See Attachments C and
D
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X.
Finance
B.
General
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.
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following
Budgetary Transfers:
FY 14-1 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – New Equipment
$39,153.00
TO: Instruction - Software
AMOUNT: $39,153.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase software for STEM
program at SLMS.
FY 14-2 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Alternative Education - Salaries
$8,500.00
TO: Alternative Education – Contracted Services
AMOUNT: $8,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for contracted service. The
service was provided in the previous school year by an
employee.
FY 14-3 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
$4,200.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Education Software
$4,200.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase educational
software license.
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X.
Finance
2.
General
2.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 14-4 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction - Supplies
$2,770.00
TO:
Instruction & Curriculum Development –
Workbooks
AMOUNT: $2,770.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase teacher manuals
associated with educational software.
FY 14-5 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Operation of Building Services - Supplies
$1,964.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Operation of Building Services – New Equipment
$1,964.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase floor finish
applicator and vacuums.
FY 14-6 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Industrial Arts Education – New Equipment
$1,500.00
TO: Industrial Arts Education – Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of supplies for
Industrial Arts Department.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
403(b) Third Party Administrator
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the
contract with TSA Consulting Group, Inc. to provide third party
administrative services for the District’s 403(b) plans in
compliance with IRS regulations.
4.
CareMark Addendum
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the
addendum with Caremark for prescription drug coverage.
5.
Change Orders
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the
following change orders:
Ernel and Company – Indian Lane Elementary School
Change Order GC-01 in the amount of $2,650 for exterior
cleaning
Sage Technologies – Education Center
Change Order CO-01 in the amount of $1,584.55 for the
installation of a Airphone camera/door release system.
6.
Donations
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors accept the
donation of a ping pong table from Diane Swantek to the
Penncrest High School Ping Pong Club.
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors accept the
donation of a ping pong table from Chris Gilday for use within
the District.
7.
Johnson Controls, Inc. Case Study
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the
agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for the District’s
participation with their compressed natural gas, CNG, case
study document.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Pool Management Agreement for Springton Lake Middle
School
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve an
agreement with IM Pools Management, Inc. to provide pool
management services at an annual rate of $33,000 plus $14
per hour for life guard services and $15 per hour for
supervision and instruction services for the Springton Lake
Middle School pool.
9.
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment
Further resolve, that the Board approve the attached
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements with Delaware County
Community College, Neumann University, and Penn State
Brandywine for Dual Enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year.
The Dual Enrollment program endorsed by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education enables high school students to take
courses at participating post-secondary institutions and to earn
concurrent credits at those institutions and at their local high
schools. Through this program, students at Penncrest High
School have the opportunity to take courses at Delaware
County Community College, Neumann University, and Penn
State Brandywine. The Concurrent Enrollment Agreements
spell out the terms and conditions for students' participation,
including the eligibility requirements, fees, specific course
offerings and equivalents, and other administrative details.
Students and their parents pay all costs for these courses.
10.
Choice Literacy Subscription Renewal
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve an
online subscription renewal for Choice Literacy. Under Policy
109, the Board of School Directors approves resource
materials for use in Rose Tree Media schools. The renewal of
Choice Literacy, in the amount of $495, represents a contract
that must be approved by the Board.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
11.
DIBELS Data System Billing Agreement
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a billing
agreement with the DIBELS Data System to provide DIBELS
assessments for the 2013-2014 school year. The DIBELS Data
System, which is administered by the University of Oregon,
provides literacy assessments for students in grades K-5 three
times a year at a cost of $1 per student.
12.
1:1 Instructional Assistant Contract – Elwyn-Davidson Student
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a
contract for the provision of a 1:1 instructional assistant for a
RTM special education student who is enrolled at the ElwynDavidson program at a per diem rate of $160.34. This
provision is required by the student’s special education
program.
13.
Interquest Detection Canines Contract
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a
renewal contract by Interquest Detection Canines to provide
canine contraband inspection services at the rate of $225.00
for three hours or $450.00 for six hours, plus a $50.00
transportation charge. Interquest Detection Canines provide
random contraband searches at Penncrest High School and
Springton Lake Middle School. The cost to the district is the
same as last school year ($225 for 3 hours) and will not exceed
$3,000.00. There will be approximately 10 visits at SLMS and
PHS during the 2013-2014 school year. This contract was
discussed at the September 10, 2013 Pupil Services
Committee meeting.
14.
CritiCare Nursing Services Contract
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a
contract with CritiCare to provide nursing services on an as
needed basis at the rate of $55.00/hour for RNs, $45.00/hour
for LPNs, $25.00/hour for CNAs, and $22.00/hour for PCA’s.
CritiCare is one of the substitute nursing agencies that provide
substitute nurses as needed. The hourly rate for a Registered
Nurse is the same as last year: $55.00 per hour. This item was
discussed at the September 2013 Pupil Services Committee
Meeting.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
15.
Jeanne Kluger Arabia Investigative Services Contract
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a
renewal contract
for Jeanne Kluger Arabia to provide
investigative services relative to residency issues. Ms. Arabia
will serve as an independent contractor and be paid on a feefor-service basis at the following rate: $500.00/case up to an
including 10 hours and 100 miles/case; $60.00/hour for 11+
hours and $.35/mile for 101+ miles. Investigative services are
utilized to determine and clarify residency for families claiming
to be residents of the School District in which there is a
question of legal residency.
16.
Center on Central Music Therapy Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with Center
on Central to provide music therapy for two (2) one-hour
sessions/weekly and art therapy services for one (1) hour
sessions/weekly services to the developmental kindergarten
program at the rate of $90.00/hour. This service is provided as
part of the special education services delivered in the
developmental kindergarten special education classrooms.
17.
Parent Transportation Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract to reimburse
a parent of a special education student for transporting their
child home from HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy
in lieu of the District providing transportation. A student who
attends the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy
located at 4400 Baltimore Pike, Philadelphia, PA, requires
parental transportation due to medically necessary private
therapies and treatment scheduled in the afternoons.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell
and Elizabeth Schneider
Linda Kinsler-Fox
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X.
Finance
B.
General
18.
Bayada Nursing Services Contract
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 27
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve a contract with
Bayada Nursing Services to provide substitute nursing services on an
as needed basis at the rate of $49.75/hour for RN services. Bayada
Nurses 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: $49.75 per hour. This item was discussed at
the September 2013 Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Chris Guilday, John
Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell and Elizabeth
Schneider
ABSTAINE: Nancy Fronduti
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Linda Kinsler-Fox
X.
Finance
C.
D.
Financials for August 2013
Bill Lists for August 2013
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 28
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Finance and Bill
Lists for August 2013.
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X.
Financial Reports and Bill Lists
C.
Financial Reports
August
August
August
August
D.
2013
2013
2013
2013
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
August 2013
General Fund Bill List
$ 2,481,573.27
August 2013
Imprest Fund Bill List
$
1,367.00
August 2013
Capital Fund Bill List
$
437,410.88
August 2013
Bond Series 2011 Bill List
$
35,891.92
August 2013
Bond Series 2012/2013 Bill List
$ 1,635,800.00
August 2013
Activities/Special Revenue Fund $
4,425.40
$ 4,596,468.47
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell
and Elizabeth Schneider
Linda Kinsler-Fox
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XI.
Adjournment
Nancy Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2013 – 2014 29
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:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Tracy Barusevicius, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Marckrides, Bill O’Donnell
and Elizabeth Schneider
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Linda Kinsler-Fox – PSBA Certificate of Appreciation
Linda Kinsler-Fox, a member of the Rose Tree Media School
Board, received recognition for her 8 years of service. She is being
presented a certificate adding her to the PSBA “Honor Roll of
School Board Service.” Thank you for your service and
contributions to the guidance of youth and public education in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
III.
Presentations and Awards
1
October 24, 2013
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:
October 8, 2013
RE:
October 8, 2013 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Peter Barry
Board Members in Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Grace Eves, Patti Linden, Sharon Sweeney,
Steve Taylor, Jim Wigo, and members of the community.
Penncrest Classes Enrolled Under 15
Sharon Sweeney, Assistant Principal at Penncrest, presented the classes at Penncrest
currently enrolled with under 15 students. The classes and enrollments are AP Music
Theory (13), Chinese III (13), and Portfolio Prep (14).
Penncrest Proposed Course Changes for 2014-2015
Mrs. Sweeney also presented proposed course changes for 2014-2015. These include
adding a rank level 1 version of Art I, changing the title of Entrepreneurship to
Introduction to Business, changing the titles of all offerings in the World Language
Department, adding new courses in Computers in Music, Sociology, The American
Civil War, Forensics, Poetry, Mythology and Folklore, and Business Chinese
Communication and Cultural Awareness. No additional personnel will be required to
staff these proposed courses. Following Mrs. Sweeney’s presentation, the Board gave
permission for the course changes to appear as a resolution on the October Legislative
Agenda. The resolution should state the courses will be offered pending results of the
budgeting process for 2014-2015.
Update on the Pennsylvania School Performance Profile
Dr. Taylor and Mr. Wigo explained the new Pennsylvania School Performance Profile,
which opened to the public on October 4. The Profile compiles various kinds of data in
a single place, and it uses the data to provide a composite performance score for each
public school, charter school, technical school, and cyber charter school in the state.
Mr. Wigo described the controversy surrounding the reliability of the data in the Profile,
and he explained the reasons Penncrest joined many other schools in the state in
suppressing its data until the data can be verified. Scores for all the other RTM schools
do appear in the Profile. Dr. Taylor reviewed all the data elements in the Profile and
their relative weights in the final score.
Agreement With Language Services Associates for Interpretation Services
The Board granted permission for an agreement with Language Services Associates for
Interpretation Services to appear on the October Legislative Agenda. Interpretation
Services are needed in some parent-teacher conferences and/or IEP meetings with
parents of English Language Learners (ELL). Charges for the service will run
$1.95/minute for interpretation over the phone and $75-120/hour for face-to-face
interpretation.
Agreement With Delaware County Intermediate Unit for Title I Services
The Board granted permission for an agreement with the DCIU to provide Title I
Services to appear on the October Legislative Agenda. Title I funds come to Rose Tree
Media from the federal government through the state of Pennsylvania. Children who
reside in an eligible school’s attendance area but attend non-public schools and who
meet the criteria for low income as stipulated by Title I generate these funds for their
schools as part of Rose Tree Media’s overall Title I allocation. Media Elementary is the
only Title I eligible building in RTM in 2013-2014, and children in Media’s attendance
area who attend The Christian Academy, St. Mary Magdalen, and St. Thomas the
Apostle generated funds for those schools. Services that the DCIU will provide include
remedial reading and/or math instruction and parent involvement workshops. The total
amount for instruction is $18,180 and for parent involvement is $115.
Public Comment
A member of the public asked questions about Pennsylvania’s intention to impose
proprietary curriculum on its school districts. Dr. Taylor and Mr. Wigo stated there is no
intention that they are aware of at this point to impose any such curriculum.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Mr. James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
R ose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Service
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
October 11, 2013
Subject:
October 8, 2013 Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill O’Donnell
_____________________________________________________________
Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Chris Guilday, John
Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, and Bill O’Donnell
Absent: Nancy Fronduti and Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Grace Eves and James Wigo
_____________________________________________________________
1. Budgetary Comparison Report
The District has received 72% of revenue and has expensed 59% of
expenditures. These percentages are comparable with last year’s percentages.
State revenue is up this year due to the timing of the receipt of District
reimbursement from the state for the District’s share of PSERS.
Action: Discussion
2. Budgetary Transfers
FY 14-7 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – New Equipment
$2,110.00
TO: Office of the Principal – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $2,110.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase furniture for the Principal’s office
Action: This item will be moved to the October 24, Legislative meeting agenda
for approval.
3. Cini Construction Services, Inc. Proposals
14/15 Capital Projects Proposal
Each year the District contracts with Cini Construction Services to provide
construction management services for capital projects. Last year the rate was
$94/hour. The current proposal rate has increased to $95/hour. The proposal is
not to exceed $96,330.
Two-Year Capital Improvement Master Plan Update
The Second proposal is for an extension of the District’s Five Year Capital
Improvement Master Plan. The engineering firm of Hayes Large performed an
extensive study in 2007 and a five-year plan was implemented. The five year
plan ended in 11/12. In 12/13 and 13/14 the District will be completing the ESCO
projects. It is time to evaluate the next two years. The proposal is not to exceed
$19,000.
Action: This item will be moved to the October 24, Legislative meeting agenda
for approval.
4. PlanCON Part K
PDE requires the District to file PLANCON part K – Project Refinancing
whenever there is a refunding of a bond. We refunded the 2004A in August.
Action: This item will be moved to the October 24, Legislative meeting agenda
for approval.
5. Standard and Poor’s Bond Rating Report
As part of the bond process the District is required to have a bond rating
completed. The results of the S&P report are as follows:
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AA' rating and stable outlook to
Rose Tree Media School District, Pa.'s series 2013A and 2013B school district
general obligation (GO) bonds and affirmed its 'AA' rating, with a stable outlook,
on the district's existing GO debt. The rating reflects their opinion of the district's
general creditworthiness, including its:
·
·
·
·
Participation in, and access to, the greater Philadelphia regional economy
Extremely strong wealth and very strong income
Very strong finances despite drawdowns over the past two fiscal years
Low-to-moderate debt with limited additional capital needs
The stable outlook reflects Standard & Poor's opinion of the district's strong
economic indicators and finances. They believe what they consider moderate
debt and limited additional debt plans will likely remain manageable over the next
few years, providing additional rating stability. They recognize they could lower
the rating if the district were to continue to draw down reserves. They, however,
do not expect to change the rating within the outlook's two-year period.
Action: Discussion
6. ACCESS Agreements
Most districts in the state use the services of Public Consulting Group, PCG, for
the reporting and collection of ACCESS. This is the second year of their
contract, which needs to be renewed. The District has qualified for $942,668 of
ACCESS funds over the past eight years.
Action: This item will be moved to the October 24, Legislative meeting agenda
for approval.
7. PNC
The District uses procurement cards for some purchases. As a result, the District
receives rebates from PNC. Last year the District received approximately $800
in rebates. The current credit limit per month is $35,000. The administration
recommends increasing the limit to $50,000 to take advantage of additional
rebates. The District currently pays vendors with a procurement card to receive
the rebates.
Action: This item will be moved to the October 24, Legislative meeting agenda
for approval.
Public Comment: Three members of the public were in attendance.
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
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
Mr. James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Mr. James M. Wigo, Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
October 11, 2013
Subject:
October 8, 2013 - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Nancy Mackrides
_____________________________________________________________
Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Chris Guilday, John
Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, and Bill O’Donnell
Absent: Nancy Fronduti and Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Grace Eves and James Wigo
_____________________________________________________________
1. Capital Projects Update
The District is finalizing 13/14 capital projects. The window trim and shades will
be installed at Springton Lake starting next week. There is a change order credit
of $3,486.09 from Dale Construction and a credit of $2,533 from Wayman Fire
Protection for the Media Elementary School project. There is a credit of
approximately $74,000 from JCI from the ESCO project. The District had to
replace two motors at Penncrest, which reduced the credit to approximately
$61,000. There is a proposal to add additional air conditioning and hook up from
the emergency generator for the server room at Penncrest in the amount of
approximately $23,000. The additional air conditioning and generator hook up
will protect Penncrest’s data. The generator is run by natural gas. This will leave
a credit balance of approximately $38,000. We will start the process of
evaluating 14/15 capital projects soon.
Action: The Change Orders will be moved to the October 24, 2013 Legislative
agenda for approval.
2. Media Elementary Tree Requests
Media Elementary School would like to plant a tree in memory of Kim Peckman
who passed away last school year. A Girl Scout troop would also like to plant
trees. The committee gave approval for planting the trees.
Action: Discussion
Public Comment: Three members of the public were in attendance.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
R ose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
October 15, 2013
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – October 8, 2013
Board Members in attendance: W. O’Donnell, C. Guilday, T. Barusevicius, P.
Barry, N. Fronduti, J. Hanna, L. Kinsler-Fox, Chair, N. Mackrides
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, J. Wigo, P. Linden, several members of the
public
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Mrs. Callahan presented items that will be included in the agenda of the
legislative meeting of the Board of School Directors on October 24, 2013.
Action: All items will be included on the agenda of the October Legislative
meeting for a vote of the full Board. Additional items will be added as they come
up. A final agenda including any new items will be sent to the Board of School
Directors on the Friday before the meeting for a review prior to the vote.
Questions about new items may be directed at Mrs. Callahan.
II.
Curtailment of Program- Technology Education
The committee discussed the curtailment of the Technology Education program.
The district has discontinued the Photography courses due to lack of
participation. This curtailment will involve the furlough of one teacher at the end
of January. The Board must take formal action at the Legislative meeting in
October to curtail the program prior to the district making a request of the
Pennsylvania Department of Education for approval to curtail the program.
Documentation was presented showing the decline in enrollment in the
Technology Education program and in the photography courses in particular.
Action: A resolution to curtail the Technology Education program will be placed
before the Board of School Directors at the Legislative meeting on October 24,
2013.
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:
October 11, 2013
Subject:
October 8, 2013 Pupil Services/Special Education Committee Meeting
Chairperson: Ms. Nancy Fronduti
Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Chris Guilday, John
Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, and Bill O’Donnell
Absent: Nancy Fronduti and Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Grace Eves and James Wigo
Overnight Field Trips
A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for 8 Penncrest students to
attend the LEAD conference in Arlington, Virginia from 1/31/14-2/2/14 sponsored
by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Student will attend
workshops to learn about leadership skills, interact with other student leaders from
around the country and bring back a variety of ideas for implementation at
Penncrest through the Student Council and National Honor Society. District costs
are $1,762 for 3 chaperones (includes substitute fees, lodging, meals, and
transportation). Student costs are $341.62/student and ½ of the costs will be paid
by SBA.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2013 Legislative Agenda.
A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for Penncrest wrestlers to
attend the Conestoga Valley Holiday Wrestling Classic from 12/27/13-12/28/13 in
Lancaster, PA. Registration costs and transportation costs totaling $1,000 will be
paid by the District.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2013 Legislative Agenda.
A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for the Penncrest Ski and
Snowboard Club to attend the annual Vermont ski trip form 1/17/14-1/20/14 at
Killington 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 October 2013 Legislative Agenda.
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 2/14/14-2/17/14 at
Stowe Ski Resort, Vermont. Student costs are approximately (based on fund
raising) $450.00/student. There is no cost to the District.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2013 Legislative Agenda.
A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for the choir to attend and
participate in the Walt Disney World professional performance opportunity from
03/05/2014-03/09/2014 in Orlando, Florida. The cost to students is $999 and is
offset by fundraising. Costs to the District are substitute fees of $306.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2013 Legislative Agenda.
A request for an overnight field trip has been submitted for the Penncrest Girls and
Boys Cross Country team to attend the state championship from 11/01/13-11/2/13
in Hershey, PA. The registration and transportation costs are estimated to be $900
and are being paid by the Athletic Department.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2013 Legislative Agenda.
Contracts
A contract has been submitted for the provision of a 1:1 instructional assistant for a
RTM special education student who is enrolled at the Elwyn-Davidson program at
a per diem rate of $160.34.
A contract has been submitted for a special education student to attend the
Devereux Day School at the rate of $196.00/education day. The student has
significant special education needs and the placement is required per his
Individualized Education Program.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2013 Legislative Agenda.
A contract has been submitted for the provision of Extended School Year services
for a special education student at the Devereux Mapleton Education Program at
the rate of $196/educational day from the period of 07/01/2013-08/16/2013.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2013 Legislative Agenda.
A contract has been submitted for temporary services of Eugene DeLong, PhD, a
PA certified school psychologist, to complete required multidisciplinary evaluations
within the federally-mandated timelines. The reimbursement rate is $1050.00/ full
multidisciplinary evaluation and report. This is a temporary contract until Megan
Pashley, who is replacing Judy Jalbert in the position of school psychologist, will
be released from her current school district.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2013 Legislative Agenda.
A contract has been submitted for temporary services of Lorraine Ball, PhD, a PA
certified school psychologist, to complete required gifted evaluations within the
federally-mandated timelines. The reimbursement rate is $300/gifted evaluation
and report. This is a temporary contract until Megan Pashley, who is replacing
Judy Jalbert in the position of school psychologist, will be released from her current
school district.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2013 Legislative Agenda.
A contract has been submitted by PediaStaff for Amanda Beal to serve as a
temporary occupational therapist to replace the position vacated by Marybeth
Hoffman. This is a temporary contract until the position is filled with a permanent
employee. The rate is $64.70/hour plus mileage reimbursement between school
buildings.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2013 Legislative Agenda.
There was a presentation by the elementary guidance counselors on their roles
and responsibilities in the District and on the new School-Wide Positive Behavior
Support initiative.
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.”
September 26, 2013
October 24, 2013
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 November 21, 2013, at Penncrest
High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Presidential Announcement
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
2.
Professional
Non-Instructional
1.
Mary Beth Hoffman, Occupational
resignation effective September 23, 2013.
2.
Joseph DiIenno, Substitute Bus Driver, resignation
effective September 23, 2013.
3.
Suzanne Flebbe, Support Staff I, Penncrest High
School, resignation effective October 9, 2013.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel to serve as Homebound Instructors for the
2013-2014 school year at the rate of $46.00 per hour
Kristin Connell
Ben Danson
Ronni Miller
b.
IX. New Business
Therapist,
Katie Devine
Mike Ludwig
Jeanine Williamson
Non-Instructional
1.
Susan McKeon, Support Staff II, Instructional
Assistant, effective October 16, 2013 at the rate of
$15.47 per hour. Ms. McKeon is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Larry Owens
who was reassigned.
2.
Clyde Davis Custodial Night Supervisor for the 20132014 school year at the annual salary of $1,000.00.
Mr. Davis is assigned to Media Elementary.
3.
Julie DiRemigio, Interventionist effective November
20, 2013 at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms.
DiRemigio is assigned to Penncrest High School. Ms.
Di Remigio is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
IX. New Business
Classification Change
1.
Leslie Verbitsky, from Substitute Cafeteria to
Cafeteria Trainee effective September 16, 2013 at the
rate of $11.31 per hour. Ms. Verbitsky is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Lisa McCallion who
resigned.
2.
Lisa Malara, from Substitute Cafeteria to Cafeteria
Trainee effective September 16, 2013 at the rate of
$11.31 per hour. Ms. Malara is assigned to Indian
Lane Elementary replacing Maureen Dooner who
reassigned.
3.
Theresa Mawson, from Substitute Cafeteria to
Cafeteria Trainee effective September 16, 2013 at the
rate of $11.31 per hour. Ms. Mawson is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Dawn Alonso
who resigned.
4.
Catherine Lacock, from Support Staff II to Secretary I
effective September 30, 2013 at the annual salary of
$33,396.29. Ms. Lacock is assigned to Penncrest
High School replacing Deborah Hoffman who was
reassigned.
5.
Anita Garber, from (.5) Secretary I to 1.0 Secretary I
effective September 30, 2013 at the annual salary of
$33,396.29. Ms. Garber is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School replacing Jacqueline Wise who was
terminated.
6.
Fred Faulkner, from Bus Driver to Full Time Bus Aide
effective October 4, 2013 at the rate of $14.43 per
hour.
7.
Richard Caldwell from Substitute Bus Driver to Part
Time New Bus Driver effective October 4, 2013 at the
rate of $21.96 per hour.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
b.
Classification Change
8.
Allen Kannapel from Part Time Bus Driver to Full
Time Bus Driver effective October 4, 2013 at the rate
of $21.96 per hour.
9.
Andrea Worley from Part Time Bus Driver to Full Time
Bus Driver effective October 4, 2013 at the rate of
$21.96 per hour.
10.
Patrick Wilson from Substitute Bus Driver to Part
Time New Bus Driver effective October 7, 2013 at the
rate of $21.96 per hour.
11.
Michael Willauer from Substitute Bus Driver to Full
Time New Driver effective October 7, 2013 at the rate
of $21.96 per hour.
12.
Paul Stankiewicz from Substitute Bus Driver to Full
Time Regular Bus Driver effective October 7, 2013 at
the rate of $21.96 per hour.
13.
David Masse from New Driver to Full Time Regular
Bus Driver effective October 4, 2013 at the rate of
$21.96 per hour.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
IX. New Business
Joann Vann requests an unpaid leave of absence
effective September 30, 2013 through October 17,
2013 for medical reasons.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Christine Rodden, rescind appointment as Assistant
Cheerleading Coach effective September 25, 2013.
2.
Jessica Paup, rescind appointment as Head
Cheerleading Coach effective September 25, 2013.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
3.
d.
IX. New Business
Kevin McDonald, rescind appointment as Assistant
Freshman Football Coach effective October 3, 2013.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Alexis Azeff, (.5) Environmental Club Sponsor for the
2013-2014 school year at the annual salary of
$435.00. Ms. Azeff is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
2.
Josephine Dizon, (.5) Environmental Club Sponsor for
the 2013-2014 school year at the annual salary of
$435.00. Ms. Dizon is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
3.
Douglas Gramo After School Activity Bus Supervisor
for the 2013-2014 school year at the annual salary of
$1,450.00. Mr Gramo is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
4.
James Zervanos, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the
2013-2014 school year at the annual salary of
$580.00. Mr. Zervanos is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
5.
Ryan Lewis, Intramurals Sponsor for the 2013-2014
school year at the rate of $21.26 per hour. Mr. Lewis
is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
6.
Allison Koechig, Intramurals Sponsor for the 20132014 school year at the rate of $21.96 per hour. Ms.
Koechig is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
7.
Andrew Virtue, Building Science Coordinator for the
2013-2014 school year at the annual salary of
$3,040.00. Mr. Virtue is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
IX. New Business
Supplemental Contracts
8.
Susan Griffin, Building Guidance Coordinator for the
2013-2014 school year at the annual salary of
$2,900.00. Ms. Griffin is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
9.
Debra Taylor, New Teacher Mentor for the 2013-2014
school year at the annual salary of $1,216.00. Ms.
Taylor is assigned to Glenwood Elementary.
10.
James Walls, Orchestra Sponsor for the 2013-2014
school year at the annual salary of $290.00.
11.
Jonathan Boyle, Elementary Band Director for the
2013-2014 school year at the annual salary of
$580.00.
12.
Brittani Lutterman, (.5) Grade 7 Homework Club for
the 2013-2014 school year at the annual salary of
$362.50. Ms. Lutterman is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
13.
Caitlin Judge, Grade 6 Homework Club for the 20132014 school year at the annual salary of $725.00. Ms.
Judge is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
14.
James Tiedemann, Intramurals Sponsor for the 20132014 school year at the rate of $21.26 per hour. Mr.
Tiedemann is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
15.
Kelly Hogan, Homework Club Sponsor for the 20132014 school year at the annual salary of $725.00. Ms.
Hogan is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts
16.
Recommend Board approval for the following Indian
Lane Elementary personnel to serve as Elementary
Club Sponsors for the 2013-2014 school year:
Deborah Preg
Kathleen Devine
Dennis Smyth
Shirley Huebner
Julia Friedgen
Lee Sitkowski
Ryan Lewis
Jaclyn Arbutina
Sue Hendrixson
Julia Friedgen
Kathleen Devine
Andre Washington
David Woods
Tracy Hatton
Sue Hendrixson
Karen Battavio
Tracy Hatton
Karen Battavio
IX. New Business
Sketchbook club
Sketchbook Club
Lego/Robotics Club
Scrapbooking Club
Student Council Advisor
Student Council Advisor
Student Council Advisor
Student Council Advisor
Student Council Advisor
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics
Broadcast Club
Broadcast Club
Bobcat Ensemble Club
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$ 580.00
$ 580.00
$ 580.00
$ 870.00
$ 217.50
$ 217.50
$ 217.50
$ 228.00
$ 217.50
$ 435.00
$ 435.00
$ 290.00
$ 290.00
$ 290.00
$ 290.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
October 24, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts
17.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Glenwood Elementary personnel to serve as
Elementary Club Sponsors for the 2013-2014 school
year:
Angel Barry
Co-Sponsor Reading Olympics
Angel Barry
Co-Sponsor Running Walking
Andres Bugosh
Glenwood/Media Band
Stephen Dieter
EnviroChallenge
Crystal GraceGreen Video Club
Crystal GraceGreen Newspaper Club
Anthony Grisillo
Co-Sponsor Robotics Club
Anthony Grisillo
Co-Sponsor Gaming Club
Anthony Grisillo
Astronomy Club
Kathryn Hong
Rhythm In Motion Club
Kathryn Hong
Select Chorus
Charles Keeler
Rubiks Club
Charles Keeler
Rocketry Club
Charles Keeler
Co-Sponsor Robotics Club
Charles Keeler
C0-Sponsor Gaming Club
Charles Keeler
Minecraft Society Club
Elizabeth Lutz
Co-Sponsor Scrabble Club
Rachel Pinsley
Co-Sponsor Scrabble Club
Rachel Pinsley
Co-Sponsor Reading Olympics
Keith Sharp
Art Club
Dana VelliosMiller Student Ambassadors
Dana Vellios Miller Co-Sponsor Running Walking
James Walls
Strings
e.
Salary Change
1.
IX. New Business
$ 435.00
$ 152.00
$ 580.00
$ 435.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$ 290.00
$ 145.00
$ 145.00
$ 725.00
$1,160.00
$ 145.00
$ 145.00
$ 290.00
$ 145.00
$ 145.00
$ 145.00
$ 145.00
$ 435.00
$ 725.00
$1,160.00
$ 145.00
$ 290.00
Joan Breslin, Cafeteria Worker, pay rate correction to
$11.86 per hour. Ms. Breslin’s pay rate was
incorrectly reported on the June Board.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
f.
Other
1.
Curtailment of Program
Resolved the Board of School Directors of the Rose
Tree Media School District curtail the Technology
Education Program by eliminating the Photography
Courses. This elimination will cause the furlough of
one teacher effective with the second semester of the
2013-2014 school year.
Background
The enrollment in the Technology Education Program
has declined from 231 in 2010-2011 school year to
216 in the 2013-2014 school year. The photography
course has been incorporated into the new Imaging
Technology course, which is itself not being
subscribed to by students. There are currently no
students enrolled in those courses. It is no longer
feasible to continue providing the photography
course.
With four teachers, the average class size would be
10.8. With the elimination of one teacher, the average
class size in the Technology Department is still only
14.4.
2.
IX. New Business
Correction of Start Date
Correction of start date for Mary Dempsy, reading
teacher, from August 13, 2013 to October 28, 2013.
Ms. Dempsy is being released by her current school
district on October 25, 2013. Ms. Dempsy is assigned
to Penncrest High School.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Penncrest Course Selection Guide Changes
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve changes to the Penncrest
Course Selection Guide for 2014-2015, as indicated by the tables below.
Renamed Courses
New Name
Introduction to Business
Beginner French
Advanced Beginner French
Elementary French
Intermediate French
Advanced French
Beginner Spanish
Advanced Beginner Spanish
Elementary Spanish
Intermediate Spanish
Advanced Spanish
Beginning Latin
Elementary Latin
Intermediate Latin
Advanced Latin
Beginner Chinese
Elementary Chinese
Intermediate Chinese
Former Name
Entrepreneurship
French I
French 2
French II
French III
French IV
Spanish I
Spanish 2
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV
Latin I
Latin II
Latin III
Latin IV
Chinese I
Chinese II
Chinese III
New Courses
Department
New Course
Music
Computers in Music C: Advanced Topics
Social
Sociology
Studies
The American Civil War: A Nation Redefined
Simon
Forensics I
Youth
Forensics II
Academy
Poetry
Mythology and Folklore
World
Advanced Chinese
Language
Business Chinese Communication and Cultural Awareness
Other Changes
Department
Change
Art
Offer a rank 1 version of Art I
Music
Offer Music Theory and Composition
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
B.
Penncrest Course Selection Guide (continued)
Background
These course changes were discussed at the October 8, 2013 Curriculum
& Instruction Committee meeting. The courses will be offered pending
results of the budgeting process for 2014-2015.
C.
Overnight Field Trips
1.
Penncrest High School – LEAD Conference, Arlington VA
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an
overnight field trip for 8 Penncrest students to attend the LEAD
conference in Arlington, Virginia from 1/31/14-2/2/14 sponsored by
the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Background
Students will attend workshops to learn about leadership skills,
interact with other student leaders from around the country and
bring back a variety of ideas for implementation at Penncrest
through the Student Council and National Honor Society. District
costs are $1,762 for 3 chaperones (includes substitute fees,
lodging, meals, and transportation). Student costs are
$341.62/student and ½ of the costs will be paid by SBA.
2.
Penncrest High School Wrestling Team – Conestoga Valley
Holiday Wrestling Classic, Lancaster, PA
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an
overnight field trip for Penncrest wrestlers to attend the Conestoga
Valley Holiday Wrestling Classic from 12/27/13-12/28/13 in
Lancaster, PA.
Background
Registration costs and transportation costs totaling $1,000 will be
paid by the District.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
C.
Overnight Field Trips
3.
Penncrest High School Ski and Snowboard Club – Killington Ski
Resort, Vermont
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an
overnight field trip for the Penncrest Ski and Snowboard Club to
attend the annual Vermont ski trip form 1/17/14-1/20/14 at Killington
Ski Resort, Vermont.
Background
Student costs are approximately (based
$400/student. There is no cost to the District.
4.
on
fund
raising)
Penncrest High School Ski and Snowboard Club – Stowe Ski
Resort, Vermont
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an
overnight field trip for the Penncrest Ski and Snowboard Club to
attend a second Vermont ski trip from 2/14/14-2/17/14 at Stowe Ski
Resort, Vermont.
Background
Student costs are approximately (based
$450/student. There is no cost to the District.
5.
on
fund
raising)
Penncrest High School Choir – Walt Disney World, FL
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an
overnight field trip for the choir to attend and participate in the Walt
Disney World professional performance opportunity from
03/05/2014-03/09/2014 in Orlando, Florida.
Background
The cost to students is $999 and is offset by fundraising. Costs to
the District are substitute fees of $306.00
IX. New Business
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X.
New Business
C.
Overnight Field Trips
6.
Penncrest High School Girls and Boys Cross Country Team –
Hershey, PA
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a request for an
overnight field trip for the Penncrest Girls and Boys Cross Country
team to attend the state championship from 11/01/13-11/2/13 in
Hershey, PA.
Background
The registration and transportation costs are estimated to be $900
and are being paid by the Athletic Department.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
D.
Addendum
1.
Disposition of Grievance – David Hay
Resolve, that the Step 3 grievance hearing recommended decision
and disposition issued by the Committee of the Board of School
Directors of the Rose Tree Media School District as to the
grievance filed by David Hay, be accepted and adopted thereby
denying the grievance filed by the Grievant,
And be it further resolved, that by reason thereof, the Grievant, be
hereby immediately terminated from further employment with the
School District.
2.
Disposition of Grievance – Rebecca Harrison
Resolve, that the Step 3 grievance hearing recommended decision
and disposition issued by the Committee of the Board of School
Directors of the Rose Tree Media School District as to the
grievance filed by Rebecca Harrison, be accepted and adopted
thereby denying the grievance filed by the Grievant,
And be it further resolved, that by reason thereof, the Grievant, be
hereby immediately terminated from further employment with the
School District.
IX. New Business Addendum
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing - None
B.
General
1.
Change Orders
Change Orders are acted upon in accordance with
Resolution 1997-98 – 124, as approved by the School Board
of Directors on April 23, 1998.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following change orders:
a.
Dale Construction, LLC change order #GC-04 for a credit in
the amount of $3,486.09 due to unused allowances.
b.
Wayman Fire Protection, Inc. change order #FP-04 for a
credit in the amount of $2,533.00 due to unused allowances.
c.
Johnson Controls, Inc. change order #003 for the
replacement of two pumps in the amount of $12,938.00.
The cost of the change order will be offset with an
outstanding credit.
d.
Johnson Controls, Inc. change order #004 for additional air
conditioning and generator backup connection for the server
room at Penncrest High School in the amount of $23,201.
The cost of the change order will be offset with an
outstanding credit
Background
This item was discussed at the October 8, 2013 Operations
Committee meeting.
X. Finance
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X.
Finance
B.
General
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 transfer:
FY 14-7 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – New Equipment
$2,110.00
TO: Office of the Principal – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $2,110.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase furniture for the
Principal’s office
Background
This item was discussed at the October 8th Finance Committee
meeting.
3.
Owner’s Representative Agreements – Cini Construction Services,
Inc.
a. Two-Year Capital Improvement Master Plan Update
Resolve, that the Board approve the proposal from Cini
Construction Services, Inc. for Owner’s Representative Services
for the completion of the Two-Year Capital Improvement Master
Plan in an amount not to exceed $19,000.
X. Finance
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Owner’s Representative Agreements – Cini Construction Services,
Inc. (continued)
b.
2014/2015 Capital Projects
Further resolve, that the Board approve the
proposal
from Cini Construction Services, Inc. for Owner’s
Representative Construction Services for the 2014/2015
capital projects in an amount not exceed $96,330.
Background
This item was discussed at the October 8, 2013 Finance
Committee meeting.
4.
PlanCon Part K – Project Refinancing
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the submittal
of PlanCon Part K, Project Refinancing, to the Pennsylvania
Department of Education for GOB Series A of 2013.
Background
This item was discussed at the October 8, 2013 Finance
Committee meeting.
5.
School-Based Administrative Claiming Program Participation
Agreement
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approves the SchoolBased Administrative Claiming Program Participation Agreement
and agrees to comply with all requirements for participation in the
Program.
Background
This item was discussed at the October 8, 2013 Finance
Committee meeting.
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6.
School-Based Access Program, SBAP, Agreement
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approves the SchoolBased Access Program Agreement and agrees to comply with all
requirements for participation in the Program.
Background
This item was discussed at the October 8, 2013 Finance
Committee meeting.
7.
Amendment to PNC Bank VISA Purchasing Card Agreement and
Extensions of Credit and Incumbency Certificate
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approves the
amendment to the PNC Bank VISA Purchasing Card Agreement for
an increase in credit limit up to $50,000 and Extensions of Credit
and Incumbency Certificate
Background
This item was discussed at the October 8, 2013 Finance
Committee meeting.
8.
1:1 Instructional Assistant Contract for a Special Education Student
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract for the provision of a
1:1 instructional assistant for a RTM special education student who
is enrolled at the Elwyn-Davidson program at a per diem rate of
$160.34.
Background
This support is required by the students Individualized Education
Program in compliance with federal law.
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9.
Devereaux Day School Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract for a special education
student to attend the Devereux Day School at the rate of
$196/education day.
Background
The student has significant special education needs and the
placement is required per his Individualized Education Program.
10.
Devereaux Mapleton Education Program Extended School Year
Contract
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract for the provision of
Extended School Year services for a special education student at
the Devereux Mapleton Education Program at the rate of
$196/educational day from the period of 07/01/2013-08/16/2013.
Background
The student has significant special education needs and Extended
School Year Services are required per his Individualized Education
Program.
11.
Contract for Eugene DeLong, PhD
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract for the temporary
services of Eugene DeLong, PhD, a PA certified school
psychologist, to complete required multidisciplinary evaluations
within the federally-mandated timelines. The reimbursement rate is
$1,050/full multidisciplinary evaluation and report.
Background
This is a temporary contract for evaluation services until Megan
Pashley, who is replacing Judy Jalbert in the position of school
psychologist, will be released from her current school district on
November 11, 2013.
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12.
Contract for Lorraine Ball, PhD and Alexis Rosenfeld, PhD
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract for the temporary
services of Lorraine Ball, PhD, and Alexis Rosenfeld, PhD, both PA
certified school psychologists, to complete required gifted
evaluations within the federally-mandated timelines. The
reimbursement rate is $300/ gifted evaluation and report.
Background
These are temporary contracts for evaluation services until Megan
Pashley, who is replacing Judy Jalbert in the position of school
psychologist, will be released from her current school district on
November 11, 2013.
13.
PediaStaff Contract for Amanda Beal
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract submitted by PediaStaff
for Amanda Beal to serve as a temporary occupational therapist to
replace the position vacated by Marybeth Hoffman. The rate is
$64.70/hour plus mileage reimbursement between school buildings.
Background
This is a temporary contract until the position is filled with a
permanent employee.
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14.
Agreement with Delaware County Intermediate Unit for Title I
Services
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve a letter of
agreement with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit to provide
services for nonpublic school students under Title I. These
services will include remedial reading and/or math instructional
services and parent involvement workshops.
Background
The students and parents served in the Title I program reside within
the Media Elementary attendance area and attend a Title I
nonpublic school. In accepting Title I funds from the federal
government, the district agrees to serve these students with a
portion of the funds, as determined by formula within the legislation.
The amount for instructional services is $18,180, and the amount
for parent involvement workshops is $115. This letter of agreement
was discussed at the October 8, 2013 Curriculum & Instruction
Committee meeting.
15.
Agreement with Language Services Associates
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve an agreement with
Language Services Associates to provide interpretation services.
Background
Interpretation services are needed in some parent-teacher
conferences and IEP meetings with parents of English Language
Learners (ELL). Charges for the service will run $1.95/minute for
interpretation over the phone and $75-120/hour for face-to-face
interpretation. The agreement was discussed at the October 8,
2013 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting.
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