ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
April 25, 2013
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
III.
Penncrest High School Hi-Q Team
Penncrest High School Poetry Out Loud Competition
Penncrest High School History Day Competition
Excellence in Teaching – Sue Williamson
RTMEA – Sue Williamson
Educational Presentation
A.
VI.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2013
Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2013
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
B.
C.
D.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
Fifth Grade Musical Participants, singing songs from The Aristocats,
directed by Music Teacher, Karen Battavio
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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VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
2013-2014 School Year Calendar – Second Read and Approval
See Attachment A
New Business
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
c.
Supplemental Contracts
d.
Other – See Attachments B and C
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble and Winter
Guard – Wildwood, NJ
2012-2013 Last Day of School
Policies
1.
Policy #210 Administration of Medications – Re-Adoption – See
Attachment D
2.
Policy #210.1 Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine
Auto-Injectors – First Read – See Attachment E
Forms – See Attachment F
1.
Student Medication Authorization Form
2.
Authorization of Self Carry/Administration Form
Reading Workshop Elementary Literacy Program
Finance
A.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
None
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B.
C.
D.
XI.
General
1.
Contracts
2.
Budgetary Transfers
3.
2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Budget
4.
2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Technical School
Budget
5.
2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education
Budget
6.
2013-2014 Delaware County Community College Budget
7.
Johnson Controls, Inc. Performance Contract Addendum
8.
Change Orders – Media Elementary School Project
9.
Poetry Alive! Contract
Financials for March 2013
Bill Lists for March 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 May 23, 2013, at Penncrest High School.
The Legislative Meetings are recorded on tape.
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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
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
Director of Management Services
Mr. James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
I.
Members of the Board of School Directors
James Wigo, Superintendent
Grace A. Eves, Board Secretary
April 25, 2013
Minutes of the March 21, 2013 Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
___________________________________________________________________________
Board Members in Attendance:
John Hanna, President
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Vice -President
Peter Barry
Tracy Barusevicius
Nancy Fronduti
Chris Guilday
Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell
Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance:
William Bennett, Principal IL
Eric Bucci, Principal GW
Anne Callahan, Dir. Human Resources
Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen,Dir.PupilServ/Spec Ed
William Dougherty, Ass’t. Principal, PHS
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Joseph Fuhr, Principal SYA
Rick Gregg, Principal PHS
Ralph Harrison, Acting Principal SLMS
Anthony Jackowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
Joyce Jeuell, Supv. Elem Ed.
Mack Johnson, Mgmt. Systems Admin.
Bonnie Kinsler, Sup. Of Transportation
Maria Kotch, Principal Media
Tom Kelly, Solicitor
Students:
Talia Kaplan
Zachary Schauerman
Absent:
Silvan Alouf
Rahmi Halaby
Patti Linden, Supv. Technology
Kim McCann, Info. Tech. Spec.
Chip Olinger, Athletic Director
Jenny Robinson, Principal RT
Roxanne Schupp, Super. Business Oper.
Sharon Sweeney, Asst. Principal PHS
David Stango, Ass’t. Principal PHS
Steve Taylor, Ass’t. Superintendent
Katherine White, Ass’t. Principal, SLMS
James Wigo, Superintendent
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II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2013
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 - 95
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
February 28, 2013.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
B.
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
None
None
Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2013
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Guilday seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 96
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
None
None
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Penncrest High School Girls’ Track Relay Team
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 97
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media
Award to the members of the Girls’ Indoor Track 4 x 400 Relay Team:
Katherine Arbogast, Brianna Artis, Alanna Blessington and Alicia
Collier. The team placed 6th at the State Championships with a time
of 4:01.42. Coaches include Mike Clark and John Lohn.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
B.
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
None
None
Penncrest High School Boys’ Track Relay Team
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 98
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media
Award to the members of the Boys’ Indoor Track 4 x 800 Relay Team:
Nicholas Angelina, Evan Emanuel, Soham Kamat and Colin Myers.
The team placed 5th at the State Championship with a time of 8:02.16.
Dion Durnell, Evan Emanuel, Soham Kamat and Colin Myers ran the
4 x 400 and placed 13th in the State Championship. Coaches are
George Munro and Rob Brown.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
None
None
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III.
Presentations and Awards
C.
Penncrest High School Wrestler – Joseph Gartland
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 99
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media
Award to Joseph Gartland, PA State Wrestling Championship Silver
Medal for the 170 lb. weight class. Joe earned his 100th win in the
District Championship match and has finished his career with 105
wins which is a second all time high. The wrestling coaches are Greg
Jacobs, Bill Mowbray, Will Harmon and Pat Carney.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: None
D.
Penncrest Swimming Team
Mrs. Fronduti Moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 100
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media
Award to Mary Kate Boylan. Mary Kate placed 24th in the State
Championships with a time of 24:07. Ted Woolery is the coach of the
girls swim team.
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree
Media Award to Philip Nawn. Philip placed 24th in the IM and 17th in
the 500 free at the State Championships.
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree
Media Award to Iago Dall‘Orto. Iago placed 20th in the backstroke at
the State Championships. He broke his own team record. The boys’
swim team is coached by Andy Ikeler.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: None
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III.
Presentations and Awards
The Board of School Directors acknowledged the following Teacher of the
Year Nominees:
E.
Teacher of the Year Nominees
a.
Paul DelPrato – See Attachment A in Official Minutes of
March 21, 2012
Mr. DelPrato is a veteran science teacher at Penncrest High
school. He has made his mark and is establishing his legacy
as a respected, dedicated and reliable teacher, adviser and
coach. Paul is creative, innovative and skilled in developing
and implementing instructional strategies and techniques
designed to meet the needs of all student levels assigned to his
classes. He daily meets the challenge to develop lessons for
special education, college prep and honors students. Each
level presents unique challenges to teachers when taught in
homogeneous classes.
Paul discovers unique ways to
differentiate his lessons and makes appropriate modification to
adjust for each student’s needs. Paul is an active and positive
contributor to the total school community, he steps up and
makes things happen. He goes the extra mile for his students
and his school.
b.
Josephine Dizon – See Attachment B in Official Minutes of
March 21, 2012
The nominee for the Teacher of the Year award at Springton
Lake Middle School is Dr. Josephine Dizon. Dr. Dizon earned
her Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of
Delaware in Elementary and Middle School Science. She
continued her education at the City College of New York where
she earned her Masters of Science degree in Special
Education and she earned her Ed.D at Immaculata University.
Her lessons and passion transcend the classroom for she is
involved in a myriad of extracurricular activities that impact the
lives of her students. She co-sponsors the Animal Care team,
co-sponsors the Science Olympiad Team and participates in
school-sponsored programs such as the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day, Hoops for Hope and DVD-a-thon. Dr. Dizon is a valuable
resource for her colleagues and students. As Technology
Coordinator, she as conducted professional Development
technology workshops, conducts mini-lessons for teachers and
created, and maintains a teacher technology resource website.
Dr. Dizon is instrumental in supporting the work of the sixth
grade PLC whose goal is to infuse reading and writing across
the curriculum.
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III.
Presentations and Awards
The Board of School Directors acknowledged the following Teacher of the
Year Nominees:
E.
Teacher of the Year Nominees
c.
Tracey Fritch – See Attachment C in Official Minutes of
March 21, 2012
Tracey Fritch is an experienced teacher who has made a
significant impact on literacy instruction in our school district.
She began her career as a classroom teacher, transitioned to a
reading support position, was assigned to be our district’s
literacy coach, and has now returned to a reading support
position at Media Elementary School. The direction that Mrs.
Fritch started us on during her tenure as literacy coach set the
parameters for our transition to a reading/writing workshop
model. She organized learning labs, she chaired our district’s
Literacy Council and she offers her expertise and her vast
library of resources to her colleagues. She has offered
countless hours of professional development is well versed in
topics including the Common Core Standards and the
Standards Aligned System. Mrs. Fritch has earned the respect
of her students, our parents and her colleagues.
d.
Anthony Grisillo – See Attachment D in Official Minutes of
March 21, 2012
Creative, innovative, caring and student centered are a few
words to best describe Anthony as an educator.
This
exceptional AGP teacher has done an extraordinary job with
instruction, not just with academically talented students, but
with students of all academic levels. His keen ability to open
up minds of children to be creative and innovative is a true gift.
He models enrichment lessons for teachers to observe, ad he
stimulates learning of every child and colleague. His personal
relationship with his students is a pleasure to observe daily.
Anthony’s qualities consist of caring, interested, professional,
creative, hardworking, considerate, all blended with his unique
sense of humor.
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III.
Presentations and Awards
E.
Teacher of the Year Nominees
e.
Rachael Pinsley – See Attachment E in Official Minutes of
March 21, 2012.
Rachael Pinsley is a fifth grade teacher, team leader, coach
and club sponsor, who has guided students at Glenwood
Elementary School since 2002. She did not originally begin her
working career in education but as a food service director at
ARAMARK Corporation from 1995 until 2001. After being
inspired by her interaction with children during her time with
ARAMARK, she began taking education courses at night and
on weekends and earned her degree in Elementary Education
from Immaculata College. Rachael’s attitude is that students
come first, and that by working together we can make
Glenwood a better place for students to receive the education
they deserve. Rachael has created new clubs, piloted new
writing and reading programs, taught workshops to train
teachers on how to score assessments, and assisted in writing
curriculum. She supported our No Place for Hate motto at
Glenwood by filming and editing an anti-bullying movie to help
witnesses take a stand against bullying. She represented her
Elementary Colleagues by presenting our new district initiative,
Responsive Classrooms to the Board of School Directors and
the RTMSD community. She inspires everyone around her
with her dedication and caring.
f.
David Woods – See Attachment F in Official Minutes of
March 21, 2012
Mr. Woods began his career in Rose Tree Media in 1976 at
Roosevelt School as a second grade teacher. He has served
as Professional Development Coordinator and is currently
the Science Coordinator at the building level. Mr. Woods
sponsors our Enviro Challenge team and is a building leader in
technology use. He has been a stellar educator with a keen
intellect, interest in educating the whole child and openness to
learning new methods and approaches. He works hard at
developing lessons that will allow students to build upon their
unique strengths and learn about cooperation.
He models
intellectual curiosity by posing high-level questions that require
dialogue among students to find the best solution by using
high-order thinking skills. Mr. Woods teachers the Accelerated
Math class in fifth grade and has worked hard to make this
class interesting and challenging for this students.
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IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Elementary AGP Program – Anthony Grisillo with third graders:
Shannon Tonetta, Sophia Cohen and Sophia Bush, fourth graders:
Michael Gobran and Spencer Schwartz, and fifth graders: Kevin
Fernandes, Dhruv Raman, Brendan Luong, Jack Kellogg and David
Cage.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of March 12, 2013
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of
March 12, 2013
F.
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of March 12, 2013
a.
Rose Tree Media School District v. Architerra, P.C., et al.
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION – 2012-2013 – 101
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Settlement
Agreement and Mutual Release in lawsuit filed by the School District,
directing the Defendants to pay to the School District the sum of
$85,000 on its claims. The apportionment of payments by the
Defendants is as follows: Architerra, P.C. - $62,500; Atlantic Lining
Company - $15,000; and B&J Excavating Company - $7,500.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
None
None
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V.
Reports
F.
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
March 12, 2013
b.
Grievance Hearing – Rose Tree Media Secretaries and
Educational Support Personnel Association - ESPA
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Guilday seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 102
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 be accepted and
adopted thereby denying Grievance No. 2013-1 filed by Grievant,
Rose Tree Media Secretaries and Educational Support Personnel
Association – ESPA.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
G.
VI.
None
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
President’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of March 12, 2013
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
VII.
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
None
None
Rose Tree Media Residents - None
Old Business
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.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
b.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
c.
Supplemental Contracts
Mr. Guilday moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012- 2013 – 103
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the following:
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
b.
Lisa Jacinto-Cassidy, ESL Teacher, Springton
Lake Middle School, resignation, effective May
13, 2013.
Non-Instructional
1.
Christopher Bolles, Night Custodian Indian Lane
Elementary, resignation effective March 11, 2013.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
B.
Non-Instructional
1.
3.
Coleen Fickes, (.5) Support Staff II, effective
March 11, 2013 at the rate of $16.01 per hour.
Ms. Fickes is assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary. This is a new position.
General
a.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
b.
c.
Bridget Martin requests an unpaid leave of
absence commencing April 10, 2013 through
June 30, 2013.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Rescind appointment of David Stango to the
Student Council Advisor position effective
January 28, 2013.
2.
Rescind appointment of Paul Norris as Softball
Head Coach. Mr. Norris will not be filling the
position.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Veronica Kurash-Kusheba, Video Club Sponsor
at the annual salary of $870.00. Ms. Kurash is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
2.
Alexis Viso, (.25) New Teacher Mentor for the
second semester at the annual salary of $290.00.
Ms. Viso is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts
3.
Susan Griffin (.25) New Teacher Mentor for the
second semester at the annual salary of $290.00.
Ms. Griffin is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
4.
Kristin Manderachi, Event Chaperone for the
2012-2013 school year at the rate of $55.00 per
event. Ms. Manderachi is assigned to Penncrest
High School.
5.
Florence Brown, Event Chaperone for the 20122013 school year at the rate of $18.33 per hour.
Ms. Brown is assigned to Penncrest High School.
6.
William Carr, 8th Grade Softball Coach at the
annual salary of $3,045.00. Mr. Carr is assigned
to Springton Lake Middle School.
7.
Jeremy Smith, Student Council Advisor effective
January 28, 2013 at the annual salary of
$1,305.00. Mr. Smith is assigned to Penncrest
High School.
8.
Caitlin Evans, Assistant Freshman Softball Coach
at the annual salary of $3,625.00. Ms. Evans is
assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms.
Evans is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
9.
Ken Hufnal, 7th Grade Baseball Coach, at the
annual salary of $3,045.00. Mr. Hufnal is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts
10.
Louis Jones, 7th Grade Boys Lacrosse Coach, at
the annual salary of $3,040.00. Mr. Jones is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
NOTE: Mr. Jones is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
B.
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
None
None
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Envirothon – Juniata College, PA
2.
Penncrest High School State Track and Field Championship Shippensburg University, PA
3.
Women’s Outdoor Leadership – Seneca Rocks, WV
4.
Springton Lake Middle School Science Olympiad State
Competition
Juniata College, PA
5.
Penncrest High School PMEA All-State Music Festival
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 104
1.
Penncrest High School Envirothon – Juniata College
Resolve, the Board Approve the Penncrest High School
Envirothon Team to compete in the State Envirothon
competition at Juniata College, 5/21/13-5/23/13.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
2.
Penncrest High School State Track and Field Championship –
Shippensburg University
Further resolve, the Board approve the Penncrest Track Team
to participate in the State Track and Field Championship on
5/24/13-5/25/13 at Shippensburg University, PA.
3.
Women’s Outdoor Leadership – Seneca Rocks, WV
Further resolve, the Board approve the Women’s Outdoor
Leadership group to participate in a 3-night camping trip to
Seneca Rocks, WV from 4/26/13 - 4/29/13.
4.
Springton Lake Middle School Science Olympiad State
Competition – Juniata College
Further resolve, the Board approve the Springton Lake Middle
School Science Olympiad team to participate in the State
Competition from 4/25 to 4/26/2013.
5.
Penncrest High School PMEA All-State Music Festival – Erie,
PA
Further resolve, the Board approve for a student to attend the
PMEA All State Music Festival in Erie, PA on April 17 – 20,
2013.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
C.
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
None
None
2013-2014 School Year Calendar – First Read – See Attachment G
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
2.
Chartwells Dining Services Contract
3.
Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services, CADES
Contract, See Attachment H
4.
Penncrest High School Boosters Donation
5.
Online Subscription Renewals for 2013-2014
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 105
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public
School code section 609) when funds are not available for a
proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9)
months of the fiscal year by the board.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Budgetary
Transfers:
FY 13-10 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Non Public Transportation – Contracted Carriers
AMOUNT: $56,693.00
FROM:
Vehicle Servicing & Maintenance Services Insurance
AMOUNT: $10,000.00
TO:
Vehicle Servicing & Maintenance Services Supplies
AMOUNT: $25,410.83
TO:
Non Public Transportation - Supplies
AMOUNT: $ 8,470.28
TO:
Vehicle Servicing & Maintenance Services Repairs
AMOUNT: $24,608.92
TO:
Non Public Transportation - Repairs
AMOUNT: $ 8,202.97
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase supplies and
repairs.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
FY 13-11 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Alternative Education Programs - Software
AMOUNT: $9,000.00
To:
Alternative Education Programs – New
Equipment
AMOUNT: $9,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase apple laptops.
FY 13-12 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Technology Support Services - Supplies
AMOUNT: $4,800.00
FROM:
Instruction - Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,00.00
FROM:
Instruction - Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,700.00
TO:
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $8,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase projectors for Media
Elementary.
FY 13-13 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum Development - Supplies
AMOUNT: $4,000.00
TO:
Instruction - Supplies
AMOUNT: $4,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of paper
through the end of the school year.
FY 13-14 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Athletics – Repairs and
Maintenance
AMOUNT: $4,000.00
TO:
School Sponsored Athletics - Supplies
AMOUNT: $2,080.00
TO:
School Sponsored Athletics – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $1,920.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase supplies/equipment
for Spring Sports season.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
FY 13-15 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum Development - Supplies
AMOUNT: $3,200.00
To:
Instruction– New Equipment
AMOUNT: $3,200.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase new two-way radios
that work everywhere in the building.
FY 13-16 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum Development - Supplies
AMOUNT: $3,061.80
To:
Instruction & Curriculum Development – Books
AMOUNT: $3,061.80
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Fountas and
Pinnelll Leveled Literacy Intervention System for
the Reading Support Classrooms.
FY 13-17 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Athletics – Repairs and
Maintenance
AMOUNT: $3,000.00
To:
School Sponsored Athletics - Supplies
AMOUNT: $3,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed for additional awards and
recognition due to the success of the winter and
spring sports teams.
FY 13-18 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $2,800.00
To:
Office of the Principal – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $2,800.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase Macbook for the
principal.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
FY 13-19 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instructional Staff Professional Development Misc. Exps
AMOUNT: $1,500.00
FROM:
Instruction & Curriculum Development - Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
To:
Instruction – Contracted Services
AMOUNT: $2,500.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to pay for a special end of year
assembly for 100 Book Challenge reader.
FY 13-20 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
School Sponsored Athletics – Repairs and
Maintenance
AMOUNT: $2,000.00
To:
School Sponsored Athletics - Travel
AMOUNT: $2,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover travel due to teams
traveling by mini vans to competitions.
FY 13-21 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
Instruction - Supplies
AMOUNT: $1,200.00
To:
Instruction – New Equipment
AMOUNT: $1,200.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the cost of new
equipment for the music department.
2.
Chartwells Dining Services Contract
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the
renewal contract with Chartwells Dining Services for the 20132014 school year pending contract review by the district
solicitor and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PDE.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services,
CADES, contract. See Attachment H
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve the
contract with
CADES to provide transportation services for children enrolled
in summer special education programs. See Attached
4.
Penncrest High School Boosters Donation
Further resolve, that the Board of School Directors accepts the
donation of a Enduro baseball fence for the Varsity Baseball
field in the amount of $2,957.70.
5.
Online Subscription Renewals for 2013-2014
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the
attached list of online subscription renewals for use in the
2013-2014 school year.
Online
Program
Gizmos (Science)
KidBiz/TeenBiz (Reading)
Odyssey (Compass Learning Math)
Rand-McNally Classroom (Social Studies)
Reading A-Z (Reading)
Rosetta Stone (various languages for ESL)
Study Island (Math)
WebAssign (Science and Math)
Better Chinese (World Language)
Access PA Membership
Culturegrams by Proquest
Databases for History by ABC-CLIO
Databases for Literature, History, Health, and
General Reference by Gale/Cengage Learning
Follett Software (Library System Management)
InfoBase – Facts on File Database
Newsbank Database for Current Events
Noodle Tools
World Book Encyclopedia
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Use
Instructional
Instructional
Instructional
Instructional
Instructional
Instructional
Instructional
Instructional
Instructional
Grades
Affected
6-8
1-10
3-8
1-8
K-5
6-12
9-11
11-12
9-12
Library
Library
Library
Library
K-12
K-12
K-12
6-12
Library
Library
Library
Library
Library
K-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
K-12
April 25, 2013
X.
Finance
B.
General
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
None
None
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 106
C.
D.
Financials for January 2013
Bill Lists for January 2013
Resolve, the Board of School Directors
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris
Guilday, John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Schneider
None
None
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XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Frondtui seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 107
Resolve, there being in 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:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, John
Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides William O’Donnell, and
Elizabeth Schneider
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: None
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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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
April 25, 2013
Minutes of the April 9, 2013 Special Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
___________________________________________________________________________
Board Members in Attendance:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, President, Nancy Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Vice –President, Nancy Mackrides, and William O’Donnell
Absent: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider
Also In Attendance: Anne Callahan, Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Grace Eves, Patti Linden,
Steve Taylor and James Wigo
II.
Public Comment - None
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Nancy Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 108
III.
2013-14 Proposed Final Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the 2013-14 Proposed Final Budget for the Rose Tree
Media School District in the amount of $84,335,989. The Proposed final budget is based
on a millage increase of 1.7% for a millage rate of 22.9913. The final budget adoption will
be on May 23, 2013.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Nancy Fronduti, Linda
Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, and William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider
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IV.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations – None
2.
Nominations – None
3.
General
a.
Other
1.
Appointment of BeneServ Corporate Benefit Services with
Emerson Reid
2.
Employer Authorization For Access for IBXPress.com
3.
Business Associate Contract Addendum
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 109
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Other
1.
Appointment of BeneServ Corporate Benefit Services with
Emerson Reid
Resolve, the Board of School Directors appoint BeneSer
Corporate Benefit Services with Emerson Reid as its Agent of
Record for group insurance coverage effective April 10, 2013.
See Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of April 9,
2013.
2.
Employer Authorization For Access to IBXPress.com
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors authorize
BeneServ Corporate Benefit Services to perform the
Employer’s duties and obligations under the Independence
Blue Cross (IBC) Group Internet Portal, IBXpress (The
“Portal”) effective April 10, 2013, through June 30, 2014 or
until transfer of the Agent of Record Letter whichever is earlier.
See Attachment B in Official Legislative Minutes of April 9,
2013.
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A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Other
3.
Business Associate Contract Addendum
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the
Business Associate Contract Addendum between Rose Tree
Media School District and BeneServ Corporate Benefit
Services effective April 10, 2013. See Attachment C in Official
Legislative Minutes of April 9, 2013.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Nancy Fronduti, Linda
Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, and William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012 – 2013 110
4.
Art Instruction Proposal
Resolve, that the Board approve the contract in the amount of
$1,150 for art instruction to be provided by the Community
Arts Center in Wallingford, PA to the Rose Tree Media Simon
Youth Academy at the Granite Run Mall (formerly the ERC).
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Nancy Fronduti, Linda
Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, and William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider
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A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Other
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012 – 2013 111
5.
Settlement Agreement
Resolve, the Board approve a settlement agreement for a
special education student for tuition costs for an out-of-state
placement.
The settlement calls for tuition payment to
Awakening Youth, Inc. in Indiana in the amount of
$28,158/year for annual tuition from 5/01/2013 through June
30, 2016.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Nancy Fronduti, Linda
Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, and William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider
V.
Any other business that may come before the Board. None.
VI.
Adjournment
Nancy Fronduti moved and Linda Kinsler-Fox seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012 – 2013 112
Resolve, there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
was adjourned.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, John Hanna, Nancy Fronduti, Linda
Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, and William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Penncrest High School Hi-Q Team
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree
Media Award to the members of Penncrest High School 2012-2013
Hi-Q Team for placing first this season. Team members include:
Grace Chang, Captain, Serena Bacheler, Gabriel Bury, Madelaine
Else, Charles Frindt, Schafer Hudson-Orton, Raman Ishwar,
Margaret King, Jennifer Parmiter, Sumil Patel, Abagail Pearse,
Spencer Rugen and Alicia Schapire. Penncrest has established
the all-time Hi-Q record for championship appearances, with 27.
This year they won all three regular season matches and tallied the
highest cumulative regular-season score. Michael Ludwig is the
coach and during his 33 year tenure the team has placed 23 times.
B.
Penncrest High School Poetry Out Loud Competition
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree
Media Award to Alexander Novak and his coach Mr. Chris Grouzes.
Alex, a senior at Penncrest, was the first student in our district's
history to win the Poetry Out Loud regional competition, held at the
University of the Arts, in Philadelphia. Alex's abilities were then
showcased with the likes of 13 other state finalists at the
Governor's mansion in Harrisburg! This humbly accomplished
young man was also homecoming king and played Gaston in
Penncrest's musical, Beauty and the Beast.
C.
Penncrest High School History Day Competition
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree
Media Award to Lauren Berlin and Chloe Boudazin, as well as their
coach, Mr. Sean Hobdell, for their first place finish in the District
History Day Competition. The Regional History Day Competition
was held at Immaculata University. The competition, coordinated by
the Chester County Historical Society, brought together competitors
from the southeastern region of Pennsylvania that submitted
various categories of history projects. This year's History Day
Theme was “Turning Points in History: People, Ideas,
Events.” Chloe and Lauren placed first in the group documentary
category for the second year in a row with their project
entitled: “Edward Bernays: America’s Shift from a Needs to Desires
Culture.” Their first place finish earned them the right to compete in
the upcoming State Competition on May 3rd and 4th in
Mechanicsburg, PA.
III.
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III.
Presentations and Awards
D.
Excellence in Teaching Award - Sue Williamson
Resolve, the Board of School Directors recognize Media
Elementary School’s third grade teacher, Mrs. Sue Williamson, has
been selected by the Franklin Mint Credit Union and the Delaware
County Intermediate Unit for the 2013 Delaware County Excellence
in Teaching Award for the Rose Tree Media School District. Mrs.
Williamson had several compelling letters of support. This
significant honor is well deserved. Congratulations, Mrs.
Williamson!
III.
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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:
April 9, 2013
RE:
April 9, 2013 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Peter Barry
Board Members in Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Nancy Fronduti,
John Hanna, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, Bill O’Donnell
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Julie Denton, Eleanor Dimarino-Linnen, Grace
Eves, Tracey Fritch, Patti Linden, Sharon Sweeney, Steve Taylor, Betsy Thompson, Jim
Wigo, and members of the community.
Poetry Alive! Presentation Contract
Dr. Taylor asked approval of a contract for Poetry Alive! to conduct 5 assemblies on
May 15th and 16th in all four elementary buildings and Springton Lake Middle School.
The total amount of the contract is $1,860, and the cost will be shared by the Office of
Curriculum & Instruction and the schools. The Board gave permission for a resolution
to appear on the April Legislative Agenda.
Calendars for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014
Dr. Taylor announced the end-of-year dates for 2012-2013: June 17th as the last day
for students and June 18th as the last day for teachers. In regard to the proposed 20132014 calendar, the dates for the winter parent-teacher conferences has been moved
from February 27th and 28th to March 6th and 7th. The 2013-2014 proposed calendar will
appear on the April Legislative Agenda for a second reading.
Curriculum and Instruction Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2013
Page 2
Summer Reading for 2013-2014
Dr. Taylor gave the Board a preview of the 2013-2014 Summer Reading program. A
few of the titles have changed, but the basic structure of the program remains the same,
with secondary students required to read two books on which there will be assessments
when they return to school in September. Students in Enhanced Language Arts at the
middle school and level 1 or AP courses at the high school read an additional book. At
the elementary level, students are strongly encouraged to read books on the
recommended list, but there is no formal assessment.
Projected Penncrest Course Enrollments Under 15 for 2013-2014.
Mrs. Sweeney and Dr. Taylor provided a list of projected course enrollments under 15
for 2013-2014. Six of the courses will be cancelled, and another six will be combined to
create sections over 15. The Board granted permission for Penncrest to run three
capstone courses at enrollments under 15: Advanced Placement Music Theory,
Chinese III, and Portfolio Prep. Two others, French I and Imaging Technology, will be
cancelled by August 1st if there is still insufficient enrollment.
Proposed Elementary Reading Curriculum
Dr. Taylor and elementary Language Arts Coordinators Julie Denton, Tracey Fritch, and
Betsy Thompson presented the proposed new Elementary Reading Curriculum for
Board approval. The new component is the Teachers College version of Reading
Workshop, which has been piloted by many RTM teachers over the past several years.
Current literacy program components for decoding, word study, fluency, writing, and
independent reading will remain in place, and the Reading Workshop will develop
students’ skills as competent, strategic, self-aware, independent readers able to
comprehend fiction and nonfiction at deep levels. The Board gave approval for a
resolution to appear on the April Legislative Agenda.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
R ose 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 Service
Mr. James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
April 10, 2013
Subject:
April 9, 2013 – Finance Committee
Chairperson: Bill O’Donnell
________________________________________________________________
Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John
Hanna, Nancy Mackrides and Bill O’Donnell.
Absent: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance: Anne Callahan, Grace Eves, Patti Linden and Jim Wigo
______________________________________________________________________
Contracts
•
•
•
•
Penncrest Graduation - Advanced Staging Productions-Rates are the same as
the previous year.
Ricoh-Dan Rottenberk, District’s printer, is retiring at the end of April. Ricoh offers
contracted services, which will be used to continue print shop operations through
the end of the year.
Penncrest Pride Day-The contract represents a $100 increase over the prior
year. Funding is through the Penncrest Student Activity Account
Young Audience-The contract is for an assembly for Media Elementary students
to celebrate the 100 book challenge.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval pending
review by the solicitor.
Finance Committee Minutes
April 9, 2013
Page 2
Budgetary Transfers:
FY 13-22 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services – Supplies
$7,000.00
To:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services – New Equipment
$7,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase uninterrupted power supply units for
switching closets throughout the District.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval.
Budgetary Comparison Report
The District has received 93% of its revenue and has spent 84% of expenditures.
Salaries are lower in the month of March for the current year because there were two
pay periods in the current month compared to three pay periods in the month of March
in the previous year.
Action: Discussion
2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Budget
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit approved its budget in March. The Delaware
County Intermediate Unit’s Operating Budget for the 2013/14 school year is $7,770,552,
for an increase of $131,065, which represents a1.7% increase from the current year.
However, the contributions from school districts will remain the same as the current
year. Rose Tree Media's share is $77,492, which is the same amount for the current
2012/13 fiscal year.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval.
Finance Committee Minutes
April 9, 2013
Page 3
2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Technical School Budget
The Delaware County Vocational-Technical School Budget for the 2013/14 school year
is 11,574,273 for an increase of $301,720 and represents a 2.67% increase over the
2012/13 school year. Rose Tree Media's share is $211,024. This is a decrease from
the current year’s amount of $251,726, due to a decrease in enrollment of Rose Tree
Media students in Technical School programs based on a three year average
enrollment of 22.42 students. The 2013/14 Special Education Technical Programs
budget is $1,158,993 of which Rose Tree Media's share is $26,698, which is a decrease
over the current year. This decrease represents a decline in the average daily
membership in this program for next school year.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval.
2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education Budget
The total Special Education Program Budget for 2013-2014 is $23,400.465, which is
4.6% less than the current year’s budget. Rose Tree Media’s share is $1,077,030
million. Last year RTMSD’s share was approximately $1.4 million. Fewer students are
attending IU programs.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval.
2013-2014 Delaware County Community College Budget
The Delaware County Community College approved its budget in March. Under State
law, the local sponsors’ obligation for support of the community college’s operating
budget is the total operating balance after all other sources of revenue have been
deducted. Each sponsoring school district’s share of the local sponsor appropriation is
equal to its proportionate share of the total real estate market valuation of all twelve
sponsoring districts, which now includes Chester Upland. The School District’s Share is
$1,126,914 which represents an increase of $5,078 from the previous year.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval.
Finance Committee Minutes
April 9, 2013
Page 4
2013-2014 Proposed Final Budget – PDE form 2028
The 2013-2014 Proposed Final budget was presented in the PDE form 2028 format.
The Proposed Final Budget must be adopted 30 days prior to the adoption of the Final
Budget. The Final budget is scheduled for approval at the May 23. The Proposed Final
Budget will be approved at a Special Legislative meeting on April 9. It will be on public
display by May 3. The administration will continue to review expenditures and revenues
and will have an update at the May 14 Finance Committee meeting. The tax increase
cannot exceed 1.7%.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 25 Legislative meeting for approval.
Public Comment: Seven members of the public were in attendance.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on May 14, 2013
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:
April 10, 2013
Subject:
April 9, 2013 - Operations Committee Agenda
Chairperson: Nancy Mackrides
______________________________________________________________________
Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John
Hanna, Nancy Mackrides and Bill O’Donnell.
Absent: Chris Guilday and Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance: Ron Baldino, Anne Callahan, Dennis Cini, Grace Eves, Bonnie
Kinsler, Phil Quinzi, Joe Solomon, Provident Energy, Phil Solomon, Johnson Controls,
Inc. and Jim Wigo
______________________________________________________________________
CNG – Bus Presentation
Phil Solomon from Johnson Controls, Inc. presented a transitional plan and financial
benefits for the compressed natural gas buses project. The cost for construction and
bus replacement is approximately $4.6 million. However, through guaranteed energy
savings the District will realize a saving of $258,688 over the next twenty years. The
savings from the project will pay for the construction costs and bus replacements. The
District applied for a $500,000 grant from PA DEP. If the District receives the grant, the
savings will increase to $1,077,996. The award was scheduled to be announced on
March 31st, but has been postponed until later this month.
Action: This item will be moved to the April 25, Legislative meeting for approval pending
notification of the grand award and solicitor review.
Capital Funds Summary
A transfer from the general fund in June will be used for capital projects. There will be a
change order from the stadium seating project.
Action: Discussion
Operations Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2013
Page 2
Capital Projects Update:
• Springton Lake Middle School
Contractors were on site over spring break. They started the installation of EFIS
on the limestone exterior walls of the cafeteria, interior window trim, an elevator
upgrade and repaired the pool deck tile.
Ron Baldino and Dennis Cini met with civil engineer, Gus Houghtman, to review
the possibility of installing a nature trail and exercise platforms at Springton Lake
Middle School.
Action: Discussion
•
ESCO
Work continues at the Ed Center. JCI is preparing for summer work schedule.
Boiler, chiller and generator work will begin soon at Penncrest. The boiler will be
shut down in mid-May. The lighting is completed at all the elementary schools.
Action: Discussion
•
Media Elementary School
The project is on schedule. The installation of the roof should be completed
shortly. The committee approved replacing the counter tops for shelving units.
The cost is approximately $17,000. There are two change orders as follows:
o J. R. Metzger, Inc. Change Order-$679 for an electrical permit
o AJB Mechanical, Inc. Changer Order-$621.34 for new flush valves and
faucets
Action: The change orders will be moved to the April 25, Legislative meeting for
approval.
Public Comment: Four members of the public were in attendance.
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on May 14, 2013.
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:
April 12, 2013
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – April 9, 2012
In attendance: P. Barry, N. Fronduti, L. Kinsler-Fox (Chair), T. Barusevicius,
N. Mackrides
Also in Attendance: A. Callahan, J.Wigo, G. Eves, and Several Members of the
Public
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting
The committee reviewed the items for the April legislative meeting. The agenda
includes the retirements of fifteen professional staff that have elected to take
advantage of the Early Retirement Incentive offered by the Board. The
committee agreed to have all items move forward to the legislative meeting of the
Board of School Directors on April 25, 2013.
II.
STS Contract:
Reviewed the STS Contract for the period 2013-2014 and 20142015.
The
Committee reviewed the change in the rate for Substitute Instructional
Assistants. The rate was revised downward from $12.25 per hour to $12.00 per
hour. Rates paid to STS for all of the substitutes increased by slightly less than
1% due to an increase in Unemployment Compensation rates.
III.
Executive Session:
personnel.
An executive session was held to discuss matters of
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on May 14, 2013, in the
Board Room at the Education Center.
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:
April 9, 2013
Subject:
April 9, 2013 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Ms. Nancy Fronduti
Board Members in Attendance: Peter Barry, Tracy Barusevicius, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides,
Others in Attendance: James Wigo, Anne Callahan, Grace Eves, 7 community
members
Overnight field trips:
The Penncrest indoor percussion ensemble and winter guard will compete in the
TIA Indoor Championship in Wildwood, NJ, 5/2/13-5/3/13. Thirty-eight students
will participate. They will be accompanied by six chaperones. Substitute costs are
$204.00 dollars; and transportation costs are approximately $1200.00 dollars.
Hotel and meals costs are included. The District is funding substitute costs. All
other costs, including registration fees of $100.00 dollars are being paid by the
Indoor Percussion budget.
Action: Approval will be on the April 2013 Legislative Agenda.
Pupil Service Committee Meeting
April 9, 2013
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Board Policy
Board Policy 210-Administration of Medications needs to be re-adopted. There are
no new changes. This will appear on the April 25 Legislative Agenda for approval.
Action: Approval will be on the April 2013 Legislative Agenda.
Board Policy 210.1-Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
is a new policy. This will appear on the April 25 Legislative Agenda as a first
reading.
Student Medication Authorization Form needs to be re-adopted for uniform use
throughout the District
Authorization for Self Carry/Administration Form needs to be re-adopted for
uniform use throughout the District
Action: First reading on the April 2013 Legislative Agenda.
Settlement Agreement
A settlement agreement has been presented for tuition costs for a special
education student in an out-of-state placement. The settlement calls for tuition
payment to Awakening Youth, Inc. in Indiana in the amount of $28,185.00/year for
annual tuition from 05/01/2013 through June 30, 2016. This tuition is in lieu of
tuition costs that were to be paid to the student’s current educational placement at
Devereux. This agreement releases the District from any and all educational claims
on behalf of the student through the date of the agreement to June of 2016,
pending the student’s continued enrollment at Awakening Youth and the Parent’s
remaining residents of the RTM School District.
Action: Approved at the Special Legislative Meeting on April 9, 2013.
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.”
March 21, 2013
April 9, 2013
April 25, 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 May 23, 2013, at Penncrest High
School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Presidential Announcement
1
April 25, 2013
VIII.
Old Business
A.
2013 – 2014 School Year Calendar – Second Read and Approval
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the 2013 – 2014
School Year Calendar. See Attachment A
VIII. Old Business
1
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
Steve Adams, Physical Education Teacher, Springton
Lake Middle School, retirement effective
June 18, 2013.
Background
Mr. Adams joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1986. He is retiring after 27 years of
dedicated service.
2.
Catherine Bennett, Special Education Teacher,
Penncrest High School, retirement effective
June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. Bennett joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1987. She is retiring after 26 years
of dedicated service.
3.
Marie Castellan, Special Education Teacher,
Penncrest High School, retirement effective
June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. Castellan joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1993. She is retiring after 20 years
of dedicated service.
4.
Susan Coates, English Teacher, Penncrest High
School, retirement effective June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. Coates joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1989. She is retiring after 24 years
of dedicated service.
IX. New Business
1
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
5.
Randal Harp, English Teacher, Springton Lake Middle
School, retirement, effective June 18, 2013.
Background
Mr. Harp joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School
District in 1988. He is retiring after 25 years of
dedicated service.
6.
Alison Harrison, Guidance Counselor, Springton Lake
Middle School, retirement effective June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. Harrison joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1987. She is retiring after 26 years
of dedicated service.
7.
Margaret Hudak, Special Education Teacher,
Springton Lake Middle School, retirement, effective
June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. Hudak joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School
District in 1979. She is retiring after 34 years of
dedicated service.
8.
Susan Knipel, Music Teacher, Springton Lake Middle
School, retirement, effective June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. Knipel joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School
District in 1995. She is retiring after 18 years of
dedicated service.
IX. New Business
2
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
9.
Claire McGeehan, Elementary Teacher, Media
Elementary, retirement, effective June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. McGeehan joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1998. She is retiring after 15 years
of dedicated service.
10.
Jana Maxwell, Art Teacher, Media Elementary
School, retirement effective June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms Maxwell joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1988. She is retiring after 25 years
of dedicated service.
11.
Susan Miller, Math Teacher, Penncrest High School,
retirement, effective June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. Miller joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School
District in 1973. She is retiring after 39 years of
dedicated service.
12.
Carol Shapero, Physical Education Teacher, Media
Elementary School, retirement effective
June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. Shapero joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1980. She is retiring after 33 years
of dedicated service.
IX. New Business
3
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
13.
Carol Starr Townsend, Special Ed Teacher, Indian
Lane Elementary, retirement effective June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. Townsend joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1992. She is retiring after 21 years
of dedicated service.
14.
Leslie Valuck, Elementary Teacher, Indian Lane
Elementary, retirement effective June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. Valuck joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1996. She is retiring after 17 years
of dedicated service.
15.
Cynthia Garvin-Parks, Special Education Teacher,
Penncrest High School, retirement effective
June 18, 2013.
Background
Ms. Garvin-Parks joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1980. She is retiring after 33 years
of dedicated service.
16.
IX. New Business
Danielle DiRaimo, Librarian, Springton Lake Middle
School, resignation effective June 18, 2013.
4
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Frances Kelly, Attendance Clerk I, Rose Tree
Elementary, retirement effective June 24, 2013.
Background
Ms. Kelly joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School
District in 1988. She is retiring after 25 years of
dedicated service.
2.
Lois Yachetti, Food Service, Rose Tree Elementary,
retirement effective June 30, 2013.
Background
Ms. Yachetti joined the Food Service Staff of Rose
Tree Media School District in 1999. She is retiring
after 14 years of dedicated service.
3.
Charlotte Piasecki, Support Staff I, Rose Tree
Elementary, retirement effective June 30, 2013.
Background
Ms. Piasecki joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1990. She is retiring after 23 years
of dedicated service.
4.
Patricia Medrow, Support Staff I, Library Aide,
Penncrest High School, retirement effective
June 17, 2013.
Background
Ms. Medrow joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1993. She is retiring after 20 years
of dedicated service.
IX. New Business
5
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
b.
Non-Instructional
5.
Daniel Rottenberk, Printer, retirement effective
April 26, 2013.
Background
Mr. Rottenberk joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1997. He is retiring after 16 years of
dedicated service.
6.
Melissa Shelly, Cafeteria Worker, Media Elementary,
resignation effective April 16, 2013.
7.
Geri Morrison, Support Staff II, Indian Lane
Elementary, retirement effective June 30, 2013.
Background
Ms. Morrison joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1992. She is retiring after 21 years
of dedicated service.
8.
Kathryn Johnson, School Nurse, Rose Tree
Elementary, retirement effective June 30, 2013.
Background
Ms. Johnson joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1992. She is retiring after 21 years
of dedicated service.
9.
Martha Mayer, Clerk I, Media Elementary, retirement
effective June 21, 2013.
Background
Ms. Mayer joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School
District in 1992. She is retiring after 21 years of
dedicated service.
IX. New Business
6
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
b.
Non-Instructional
10.
Rachel Douglas, (.5) Secretary 1, Springton Lake
Middle School, retirement effective May 17, 2013.
Background
Ms. Douglas joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1991. She is retiring after 22 years
of dedicated service.
11.
Recommend Board approval of a change in
retirement date from June 30, 2013 to June 19, 2013
for the following personnel who were approved on the
February Board:
Benjamin Copple
Linda Cunningham
Audrey Saunders
2.
Nominations
a.
IX. New Business
Professional
1.
Benjamin Danson, Summer School Social Studies
Teacher effective June 24, 2013 through July 12,
2013 at the rate of $111.00 per day.
2.
Dennis Smyth, Reading Rockets Summer School
Teacher effective July 8, 2013 through August 3,
2013 at the rate of $111.00 per day.
7
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
3.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel to serve as Summer School Enrichment
Teachers for Summer School 2013 effective June 24,
2013 through August 3, 2013 at the rate of $99.00 per
day:
Robin Heckman
Kathryn Hong
Eileen Hunger
Kristen Manderachi
David Matthews
Amanda Morris
Evan Pettit
Sharon Prior
Andrea Rachubinski
Jeremy Smith
Courtney Williams
b.
IX. New Business
Week 3
Week 1 - 2 sessions
Week 1
Week 4
Weeks 1 and 2
Week 2
Week 4
Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4
Weeks 1 and 3
Weeks 2 and 3
Weeks 1 and 2
4.
Kimberly Bradley, Reading Rockets Summer School
Teacher effective July 8, 2013 through August 3,
2013 at the rate of $111.00 per day.
5.
Courtney Williams, Homebound Instructor effective
April 5, 2013 at the rate of $46.00 per hour.
Non-Instructional
1.
Joseph McGrath, Substitute Bus Driver, effective April
2, 2013 at the rate of $21.53 per hour. Mr. McGrath is
assigned to the Transportation Department.
2.
Barbara Resnick-Polcino, Substitute Bus Driver,
effective April 17, 2013 at the rate of $21.53 per hour.
Ms. Resnick-Polcino is assigned to the Transportation
Department.
3.
Svitlana Duffy, Interpreter, effective February 27,
2013 at the rate of $25.00 per hour.
8
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
b.
c.
Classification Change
1.
Joan Breslin, from Substitute Cafeteria Worker to
Regular Cafeteria Worker effective March 11, 2013 at
the rate of $11.09 per hour. Ms. Breslin is assigned to
Indian Lane Elementary replacing Susan Dunn who
was reassigned.
2.
Edward Rheinstadter, from Full Time Bus Aide to
Substitutel Bus Aide effective March 25, 2013 at the
rate of $14.15 per hour.
3.
Andrea Worley, from Substitute Bus Driver to Part
Time Bus Driver effective April 2, 2013 at the rate of
$21.53 per hour.
4.
James Donley, from Part Time Bus Driver to Full Time
Bus Driver effective April 3, 2013 at the rate of $21.53
per hour.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Rescind appointment of Susan Knipel as 6th Grade
Chorus Director, Springton Lake Middle School,
effective February 25, 2013.
2.
Rescind appointment of Susan Knipel as Music
Building Coordinator, Springton Lake Middle School
effective February 25, 2013.
3.
Rescind appointment of Susan Knipel as Evening
Concert Supervisor, Springton Lake Middle School,
effective February 25, 2013.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
IX. New Business
Craig Snyder, Jazz Band Director, for the 2012-2013
school year at the annual salary of $1,450.00. Mr.
Snyder is assigned to Penncrest High School.
9
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
IX. New Business
Supplemental Contracts
2.
Carolyn Fizzano, National English Honor Society for
the 2012-2013 school year at the annual salary of
$1,160.00. Ms. Fizzano is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
3.
Dennis Smyth, Lego-Robotic Club Advisor, effective
April 5, 2013 at the annual salary of $217.50. Mr.
Smythe is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
4.
Lisa Roccia, Lego-Robotic Club Co-Advisor, effective
April 5, 2013 at the annual salary of $72.50. Ms.
Roccia is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
5.
Joseph Fisher, 6th Grade Chorus Director effective
February 25, 2013 at the annual salary of $348.91.
Mr. Fisher is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School
6.
Joseph Fisher, Music Building Coordinator effective
February 25, 2013 at the annual salary of $1,162.70.
Mr. Fisher is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
10
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Other
1.
Recommend Board approval of the contract between
Substitute Teacher Service and Rose Tree Media
School District to provide substitute teachers effective
July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015, at the following
rates: See Attachment B
Teacher Level
2.
B.
1-20 days
$ 75.00/day to substitute
$100.50/day district cost
21st day
$ 85.00/day to substitute
$113.90/day district cost
Classroom Aide
$12.00/hour to substitute
$15.72/hour district cost
Recommend Board approve BeneServ Corporate
Benefits Services as Agent of Record for life and
disability insurance. See Attachment C
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble and Winter
Guard – Wildwood, NJ
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors approve an overnight
field trip for the Penncrest indoor percussion ensemble and winter
guard to Wildwood, NJ from 5/2/13-5/3/13.
Background
The Penncrest indoor percussion ensemble and winter guard will
compete in the TIA Indoor Championship in Wildwood, NJ, 5/2/135/3/13.
Thirty-eight students will participate. They will be
accompanied by six chaperones. Substitute costs are $204 and
transportation costs are approximately $1,200. Hotel and meals
costs are included. The District is funding substitute costs. All other
costs, including registration fees of $100 are being paid by the
Indoor Percussion budget.
IX. New Business
11
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
C.
2012-2013 Last Day of School
Resolve, the Board of School Directors change the end of the school year
from June 18, 2013 to June 17, 2013 for students and from June 19, 2013
to June 18, 2013 for teachers.
D.
Policies
1.
Policy #210 Administration of Medications – Re-adoption – See
Attachment D
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the re-adoption of
Policy #210 Administration of Medications.
Background
Board Policy #210-Administration of Medications needs to be readopted. There are no new changes. The policy was reviewed at
the April 9, 2013, Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
2.
Policy #210.1 Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine AutoInjectors – First Read – See Attachment E
Resolve, the Board of School Directors review Policy #210.1
Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors.
Background
Board
Policy
210.1-Possession/Use
of
Asthma
Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors is a new policy recommended
for adoption by PSBA. This policy was discussed at the April 9,
2013, Pupil Services Committee Meeting.
E.
Forms – See Attachment F
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the use of the following
forms:
1.
Student Medication Authorization Form
2.
Authorization for Self Carry/Administration Form
Background
These forms need to be re-adopted for uniform use throughout the School
District.
IX. New Business
12
April 25, 2013
IX.
New Business
F.
Reading Workshop Elementary Literacy Program
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the Reading Workshop
(Teachers College) as a major component of the elementary literacy
program.
Background
Many RTM teachers have piloted Reading Workshop over the past few
years. Reading Workshop builds on the district’s strong literacy program
by directly teaching skills identified under the Common Core, by promoting
a strategic approach to reading, and by providing highly individualized
instruction. While Reading Workshop focuses on comprehension skills,
other discrete components of RTM’s literacy program address decoding,
word study, fluency, writing, and independent reading. The entire literacy
program was discussed at the April Curriculum & Instruction Committee
meeting.
IX. New Business
13
April 25, 2013
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
B.
General
1.
Contracts
Resolve, that the Board approve the following contracts:
•
•
•
•
Advanced Staging Productions
o The contract in the amount of $4,491.25 will provide
staging services for Penncrest’s graduation. Pending
review by the District’s solicitor.
Ricoh USA
o The contract will provide contracted printer services for
the District’s Print Shop. Pending review by the District’s
solicitor.
Fantasy World Entertainment
o Rental of equipment for the Penncrest Pride Day
celebration. Funding is through the Penncrest Student
Activity Account. Pending review by the District’s solicitor.
Young Audience
o The contract is in the amount of $2,370 for an assembly
for Media Elementary students to celebrate the 100 book
challenge. Pending review by the District’s solicitor.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 9, Finance Committee
meeting.
X. Finance
1
April 25, 2013
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 Transfers:
FY 13-22 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services – Supplies
$7,000.00
To:
Technology Support Services – New
Equipment
$7,000.00
AMOUNT:
RATIONALE:
Transfer needed to purchase uninterrupted
power supply units for switching closets throughout the District.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 9, Finance Committee
meeting.
3.
2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County Intermediate
Unit’s Operating Budget for the 2013/14 school year in the amount
of $7,770,552.
Rose Tree Media School District’s share is
$77,492, which is the same amount as the current 2012/13 school
year.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 9, Finance Committee
meeting.
X. Finance
2
April 25, 2013
X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Technical School
Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County VocationalTechnical School Budget for the 2013/14 school year in the amount
of $11,574,273, which represents a 2.67% increase over the
2012/13 school year. Rose Tree Media School District’s share is
$211,024. The 2013/14 Special Education Technical Programs
budget is $1,158,993 of which Rose Tree Media School District’s
share is $26,698.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 9, Finance Committee
meeting.
5.
2013-2014 Delaware County Intermediate Unit Special Education
Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County Intermediate
Unit’s Special Education Program Budget for the 2013/14 school
year in the amount of $23,400.465. The Rose Tree Media School
District’s share is $1,077,030 million.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 9, Finance Committee
meeting.
X. Finance
3
April 25, 2013
X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
2013-2014 Delaware County Community College Budget
Resolve, that the Board approve the Delaware County Community
College Budget for the 2013/14 school year. Under State law, the
local sponsors’ obligation for support of the community college’s
operating budget is the total operating balance after all other
sources of revenue have been deducted. Each sponsoring school
district’s share of the local sponsor appropriation is equal to its
proportionate share of the total real estate market valuation of all
twelve sponsoring districts. The Rose Tree Media School District’s
Share is $1,126,914.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 9, Finance Committee
meeting.
7.
Johnson Controls, Inc. Performance Contract Addendum
Resolve, that the Board approve an addendum to the Act 39
Energy Saving Performance contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. in
the amount of $4,820,492 for a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG,
bus transition project. Approval is pending notification of a DEP
grant award in the amount of approximately $500,000 and solicitor
review.
Background
This item was discussed at the April 9, Operations Committee
meeting.
X. Finance
4
April 25, 2013
X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Change Orders – Media Elementary School Project
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, the School Board approve the following change orders:
J. R. Metzger, Inc. Change Order-$679 for an electrical permit AJB
Mechanical, Inc. Changer Order-$621.34 for new flush valves and
faucets
Background
This item was discussed at the April 9, Operations Committee
meeting.
9.
Poetry Alive! Contract
Resolve, the Board approve a contract with Poetry Alive! to provide
five assembly programs to students in each elementary school and
the middle school on May 15th and 16th. The total amount of the
contract is $1,860 and includes all costs, including lodging.
Background
The contract was discussed at the April Curriculum and Instruction
Committee meeting.
X. Finance
5
April 25, 2013
Total New Teacher Days: 197*
Total Teacher Days:
192*
S
M
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
August 2013
T
W T
F
1
2
6
7
8
9
13
14 15 16
20
21 22 23
27
28 29 30
Teacher Days:
S
M
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
November 2013
T
W T
F
S
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
12
13 14 15 16
19
20 21 22 23
26
27 28 29
Cum: 65
Cum: 60
S
M
2
9
16
23
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 18
M
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
S
M
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
6
23
3
30
0
Se
eptem
mber 2013
T
W T
F
3
10
0
17
24
4
4
11
18
25
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 19
February 2014
T
W T
F
S
S
3
10
17
24
31
4
Teacher Days: 19
Student Days: 18
6
13
20
27
May 2014
W T
1
6
7
8
13
14 15
20
21 22
27
28 29
S
1
8
15
22
7
14
21
28
F
2
9
16
23
30
S
1
8
15
22
29
M
2
9
16
23
30
S
M
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
Cum: 179
Cum: 171
S
1
8
15
22
29
M
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
December 2013
T
W T
F
3
4
5
6
10
11 12 13
17
18 19 20
24
25 26 27
31
Cum:
Cum:
March 2014
T
W T
F
4
11
18
25
7
14
21
28
5
12
19
26
Teacher Days: 21
Student Days: 21
S
3
10
17
24
31
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
Teacher Days: 13
Student Days: 12
7
14
4
21
28
8
S
7
14
21
28
80
75
F
6
13
20
27
S
M
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
October 2013
T
W T
1
2
3
8
9 10
15
16 17
22
23 24
29
30 31
Teacher Days: 23
Student Days: 23
S
1
8
15
22
29
Cum: 141
Cum: 135
June 2014
T
W T
3
4
5
10
11 12
17
18 19
24
25 26
Total Student Days 183*
Revised 4-5-2013
S
Cum: 23
Cum: 19
Teacher Days: 15
Student Days: 15
Cum: 120
Cum: 114
T
Teacher Days: 21
Student Days: 20
Key:
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2013-2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR
S
7
14
21
28
S
M
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
S
5
12
19
26
Cum: 46
Cum: 42
January 2014
T
W T
1
2
7
8
9
14
15 16
21
22 23
28
29 30
Teacher Days:
Student Days:
F
4
11
18
25
21
21
F
3
10
17
24
31
S
4
11
18
25
Cum: 101
Cum: 96
S
M
April 2014
T
W T
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
F
S
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
Teacher Days: 17 Cum: 158
Student Days: 16 Cum: 151
S
M
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
July 2014
T
W T
1
2
3
8
9 10
15
16 17
22
23 24
29
30 31
F
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
Cum: 192
Cum: 183
No School - Holiday
Full Inservice Day
Half Day for Students
August 20-22
August 26-29
September 2
September 3
September 5
November 5
November 25
November 26
November 27
New Teacher Orientation
Teacher Inservice
Holiday,All Buildings Closed
First Day of School K-12
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
No School Students - Teacher
Inservice
Parent Conferences K-8
Evening Hours
Parent Conferences K-8
SLMS 10:55 a.m. Early Dismissal
Elementary - No School K-5
Parent Conferences K-8
No School for Students K-8
November 28, 29
December 23-31
December 24-26
December 31
January 1
January 20
January 24
February 13
February 14
February 17
March 6
March 7
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Student/Teacher Holiday
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Semester Ends, Early
Dismissal for SLMS 11:50 a.m.
PHS Make-up Exams only
Early Dismissal Elementary
Student only 12:20
No School for Students
Teacher Inservice
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Elementary Conferences K-5
No School K-5
Elementary Conferences K-5
No School K-5
April 14-18
April 17-18
April 21
May 23
May 26
June 12
June 17
June 18
July 4
Student/Teacher Holiday
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
Teacher Inservice - Flex
Teacher Inservice - Flex
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
PHS Graduation
Last Day for Students, Early
Dismissal: PHS - 10:15
SLMS - 11:00; Elem. 12:00
Teacher Inservice
Holiday, All Buildings Closed
*These year-end dates allow for three emergency
school closings during the 2013-2014 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.