ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
September 27, 2012
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
III.
Roxanne Schupp – PASBO Official
Claire and Caitlin Wimot – Thank you
Media Elementary School: Our Great Adventure
Presenters: Maria Kotch, Sue Williamson and Susan Howe
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2012
Special Legislative Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2012
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
B.
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.
None
New Business
A.
B.
C.
X.
Rose Tree Media Residents
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Degree Advancement
d.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
e.
Supplemental Contracts
f.
Other – See Attachments A, B, C
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School - PA Association of Student Council State
Conference – Laurel and Union High School, New Castle, PA
Policies
1.
Policy #249 – Bullying/Cyberbullying – First Read – Attachment D
Finance
A.
B.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Change Orders
2.
PlanCon Part I – See Attachment E
3.
Public Consulting Group Agreements
4.
Donations
5.
Agreement with Widener University
6.
Contract with Devereux
7.
Contract with Mill Creek
8.
Contract with Camphill Special School
9.
Contract with Elwyn
10.
Contract with Elwyn
11.
Contract with KU Champions LLC
12.
Settlement Agreements
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C.
D.
XI.
Financials for August 2012
Bill Lists for August 2012
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 October 25, 2012, at Penncrest High
School. The Legislative Meetings are recorded on tape.
Agenda
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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
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
August 23, 2012
Minutes of the August 23, 2012 Legislative Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
Students:
Roll Call
Rahmi Halaby
Talia Kaplan
Linda Kinsler-Fox, President
John Hanna -Vice President
Peter Barry
Nancy Fronduti
Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell
Stephen Miller
Absent:
Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance:
William Bennett, Principal, Indian Lane Elem.
Eric Bucci, Principal, Glenwood Elem.
Anne Callahan, Human Resource Director
Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Dir. Pupil Services
Karen Daugherty, RTE Principal
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Rick Gregg, Principal, Penncrest High School
Angela Gilbert, Teaching & Learning. Elem.
Heather Hogan, Accountant
Mack Johnson, Mgmt. Systems Admin.
Maria Kotch, Media Elem. Principal
Patti Linden, Director of Technology
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Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Bonnie Kinsler, Transportation Director
Steve Taylor, Assist. Superintendent
Kim McCann-Roller, Info Tech Spec.
James Wigo, Superintendent of Schools
8/23/12
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
Legislative Meeting Minutes June 28, 2012
Legislative Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2012
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 - 5
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
June 28, 2012, and the Legislative Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2012.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller,
William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Essay Contest Winners – Glenwood Elementary School
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 6
Resolve, the Board of School Directors present the Rose Tree Media
Award to Beeda Briglia first place winner and second place winner,
Mairi West. Beeda and Mairi entered an essay contest sponsored by
WWII veterans.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller,
William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
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III.
Presentations and Awards (cont’d
B.
Patricia Barta
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 - 7
Resolve, the Board recognize Dr. Patricia Barta for her 16 years of
service to the Rose Tree Media School District. Pat has served as
Supervisor of Special Education since she arrived in the Rose Tree
Media School District. We thank Pat for her advocacy for children and
for her support to ensure the rights and success of students with
disabilities.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller,
William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
C.
Angela Gilbert
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 - 8
Resolve, the Board recognize Dr. Angela Gilbert, Elementary Director
of Teaching and Learning, for her six years of service to the Rose
Tree Media School District. As a former teacher, supervisor, principal
and central office administrator Angela has brought a wealth of
background to our district. Thank you Angela for your commitment to
enhance the lives of students in Rose Tree Media.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller,
William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
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IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
RTMEA – Bob Higgins
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of
August 23, 2012
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of
August 23, 2012
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
August 23, 2012
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2012
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
VII.
AYP Update – Dr. Steven Taylor
Rose Tree Media Residents - None
Old Business
A.
2012-2013 School Year Calendar
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 - 9
Resolve, that the Board approve the revised 2012-2013 School Year
Calendar. See Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of
August 23, 2012.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller,
William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-13 – 10
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
a.
Professional
1.
b.
Karen Daugherty, Principal at Rose Tree
Elementary School, resignation effective on or
before October 15, 2012, dependent on finding a
suitable replacement.
Non-Instructional
1.
Amanda Sessa, Support Staff II, Media
Elementary, resignation effective August 3, 2012.
2.
Amber Gibson, Custodian, Penncrest High
School, termination effective August 24, 2012.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
II. Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2012
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller,
William O’Donnell
None
Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
3.
Nominations
General
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-13 – 11
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
a.
Professional
1.
Sean Graham, Long Term Substitute Special
Education Teacher effective August 21, 2012 for
the first semester at the annual salary of
$52,458.00, Master’s Degree/Step 2 to be prorated. Mr. Graham received his Bachelor’s
Degree from Penn State University and his
Master’s Degree from Temple University. He is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Lindsay Groy who is on leave.
2.
Alicia Livi, Long Term Substitute Math Teacher
effective August 21, 2012 for the first semester at
the annual salary of $45,289.00, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 1 to be pro-rated. Ms. Livi received
her Bachelor’s Degree from University of
Delaware. She served as a Long Term Substitute
during the 2011-2012 school year. Ms. Livi is
assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Elizabeth Clements who is on leave.
3.
Maureen Shields, Learning Support Teacher
effective August 21, 2012 at the annual salary of
$45,289, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 2. Ms. Shields
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Millersville
University. She is assigned to Media Elementary
replacing Elizabeth Keane who resigned.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional
4.
Patrick O’Neill, (.2) German Teacher, effective
August 21, 2012 at the annual salary of
$10,611.00, Master’s Degree/Step 6 pro-rated.
Mr. O’Neil received his Bachelor’s Degree from
University of Dublin, Trinity College and his
Master’s Degree from UCLA. He comes to us
from Upper Darby School District where he
served as a German and French teacher for five
years. He is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Bridget Mason resigned.
5.
Carley Dillon, (.5) Director of Night School
effective September 1, 2012 through January 30,
2013 at the annual salary of $2,500.00.
6.
Debbie Schnaars, (.5) Director of Night School
effective January 30, 2013 through June 18, 2013
at the annual salary of $2,500.00.
7.
Ronni Miller, Summer School Teacher for the
ERC at the rate of $203.50 per day.
Non-Instructional
1.
II. Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2012
Linda Rowley, Substitute Custodian in addition to
her Library Aid position, at the rate of $12.00 per
hour.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Suzanne Carroll, Support Staff II, Instructional
Assistant effective August 27, 2012, at the rate of
$16.01 per hour. Ms. Carroll is assigned to
Glenwood Elementary replacing Adele Winn who
retired. NOTE: Ms. Carroll is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
3.
Jane Battaglia, Technology Assistant, summer
work effective July 9, 2012 through August 10,
2012 at her regular hourly rate of $24.86 per
hour.
4.
Recommend Board approval for the following Bus
Drivers to serve in Temporary Summer
Assignments at the rate of $14.15 per hour:
James Donley
Joseph Faulkner
5.
Recommend Board approval for the following to
serve as Theme Readers for the 2012-2013
school year at the rate of $300.00 per month:
Mary McConville
Nancy Wooding
Elaine Prizzi
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Charlie Kennedy
Sharon Trader
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2 positions
2 positions
2 positions
September 27, 2012
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
4.
General
a.
Classification Change
1.
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
Judy Raichek, from (.8) Language Arts to (.8)
Language Arts and (.2) Gifted Teacher. Ms.
Raicheck is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
Stacy Gallagher requests an unpaid leave of
absence effective November 26, 2012 through
the end of the 2012-2013 school for the purpose
of child rearing.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Recommend Board approval of the appointment
of District Personnel to serve as Building
Coordinators for the 2012-2013 school year. See
Attachment B in Official Legislative Minutes of
August 23, 2012.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton
Lake Middle School Non-Athletic Supplemental
contracts effective July 1, 2012. See Attachment
C in Official Legislative Minutes of August 23,
2012.
3.
Recommend Board approval of the Springton
Lake Middle School Fall Athletic Supplemental
contracts effective July 1, 2012. See Attachment
D Official Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2012.
4.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest
High School Non-Athletic Supplemental contracts
effective July 1, 2012. See Attachment E Official
Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2012.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
5.
Recommend Board approval of the Penncrest
High School Fall Athletic Supplemental contracts
effective July 1, 2012. See Attachment F Official
Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2012.
6.
Laura Nemec-Osborne, New Teacher Mentor for
the 2012-2013 school year at the annual salary of
$1,160.00. Ms. Nemec-Osborne is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
7.
Felicia Quinzi, New Teacher Mentor for the 20122013 school year at the annual salary of
$1,160.00. Ms. Quinzi is assigned to Penncrest
High School.
8.
Matthew Johnston, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for
the 2012-2013 school year at the annual salary of
$580.00. Mr. Johnston is assigned to Springton
Lake Middle School.
Other
1.
Recommend
the
Board
approve
the
Administrators and Supervisors II Handbook on
Compensation and Related Benefits School
Board Policy No. 328, effective July 1, 2012
through June 30, 2014. See Attachment G in
Official Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2012.
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
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Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller
William O’Donnell
None
Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
September 27, 2012
ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
B.
Addendum – Personnel
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-13 – 12
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
2.
Douglas Krugler, Social Studies Teacher,
Springton Lake Middle School, resignation
effective August 24, 2012.
Dawn McMenamin, Bus Aide, resignation
effective August 17, 2012.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Joseph Fuhr, Assistant Principal, effective on or
before October 26, 2012 at the annual salary of
$111,943.00. Mr. Fuhr received his Bachelor’s
Degree from Widener University and his Master’s
Degree from Saint Joseph’s University. He comes
to us from Phoenixville Area School District. He is
assigned to the Educational Resource Center
replacing Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen who has been
reassigned. NOTE: Mr. Fuhr is being hired
pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
2.
Wayne McAllister,
August 27, 2012, at
Mr. McAllister is
Elementary School
who resigned.
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Interim Principal, effective
the rate of $450.00 per day.
assigned to Rose Tree
replacing Karen Daugherty
September 27, 2012
IX.
New Business
B.
Addendum - Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
3.
Marilyn Wilt, Special Education Teacher, effective
August 21, 2012 at the annual salary of
$53,056.00, Master’s Degree/Step 6. Ms. Wilt
received her Bachelor's Degree from Geneva
College and her Master’s Degree from Lehigh
University. She comes to us from Minersville Area
School District. She is assigned to Penncrest
High School replacing Sandy Goldman who
retired. NOTE: Ms. Wilt is being hired pending
completion of her pre-employment paperwork.
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
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Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller
William O’Donnell
None
Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
September 27, 2012
X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
B.
None
General
1.
2.
3.
Penn State University Release and Indemnification Agreement
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems Contract
Dr. Peter N. Christie
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-13 - 13
1.
Penn State University Release and Indemnification
Agreement
Resolve that the School Board of Directors approve the
Penn State University Release and Indemnification
Agreement for the use of Penn State’s Brandywine
Campus facility for a volleyball tournament at no charge
to the district. See Attachment H in Official Legislative
Minutes of August 23, 2012.
2.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems Contract
Further resolve, that the Board approve the renewal
contract with Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems, for
the 2012–2013 school year.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Dr. Peter N. Christie
Further resolve, that the Board approve the renewal
contract with Dr. Peter Christie to review Individual
Education Plans, for the 2012–2013 school year.
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
4.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller
William O’Donnell
None
Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
Bayada Nurses Contract
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a
motion to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-13 -14
Resolve, that the Board approve the renewal contract
with Bayada Nurses, for the 2012–2013 school
year.
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
II. Legislative Minutes of August 23, 2012
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Peter Barry, Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller
William O’Donnell
None
Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
Nancy Fronduti
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X.
Finance
C.
D.
Financials for June, July 2012
Bill Lists June, July 2012
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 – 15
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
Financials
June/July
June/July
June/July
June/July
2012
2012
2012
2012
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
June
June
June
June
June
June
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
General Fund Bill List
Capital Fund Bill List
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
Bond Series 2010 A & 2011
Private Purpose Trust Fund
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$ 2,958,075.83
$ 746,546.84
$
368.00
$ 687,639.61
$
2,200.00
$
60,825.98
$ 4,455,656.26
Bill Lists
July
July
July
July
July
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
General Fund Bill List
Capital Fund Bill List
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
Bond Series 2010 A & 2011
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$ 7,648,650.83
$ 122,348.40
$
598.00
$ 213,009.89
$
1,460.71
$ 7,986,067.83
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller, William O’Donnell
None
Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
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XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 - 16
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:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller, William O’Donnell
None
Chris Guilday, Elizabeth Schneider
______________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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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
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
September 11, 2012
Minutes of the September 11, 2012 Special Legislative Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
Roll Call
Students:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, President
John Hanna -Vice President
Peter Barry
Nancy Fronduti
Chris Guilday
Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell
Steve Miller
Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance:
Anne Callahan, Human Resource Director
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
James Wigo, Superintendent of Schools
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II.
Approval of Bid Opening Minutes of September 10, 2012 - Media Elementary
School
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-13 - 17
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Bid Opening Minutes of
September 10, 2012 for the Media Elementary School
A.
B.
C.
General Demolition
Electric Demolition
Plumbing Demolition
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
III.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller,
William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider
None
Personnel
A.
B.
RTMEA Agreement, Attachment A
Administrative Assistants and Confidential Secretaries
Agreement Attachment B
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-13 – 18
A.
RTMEA Agreement
Resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the agreement
between Rose Tree Media School District and Rose Tree
Media Education Association for a period September 1, 2012
through August 31, 2014. See Attachment A in Official Special
Legislative Minutes of September 11, 2012.
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III.
Personnel
B.
Administrative Assistants and Confidential Secretaries
Agreement
Further resolve, the Board of School Directors approve the
Agreement between the Rose Tree Media School District and
the Administrative Assistants and Confidential Secretaries
for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016. See
Attachment B In Official Special Legislative Minutes of
September 11, 2012.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
IV.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, Nancy Mackrides,
Steve Miller, William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider
None
Bid Awards
A.
Approval of Demolition Contracts for Media Elementary School
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-13 – 19
Resolve, that the following bids be awarded:
General Demolition
Dale Construction in the amount of $195,464
Plumbing Demolition
AJB Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $11,674
Electrical Demolition
Hobbs and Company, Inc. in the amount $36,500
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, Nancy Mackrides,
Steve Miller, William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider
None
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V.
Unscheduled Presentation –
One member of the public
VI.
Adjournment
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2012-2013 - 20
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:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, Nancy Mackrides,
Steve Miller, William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider
None
______________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Roxanne Schupp – PASBO Official
Resolve the Board of School Directors recognize Roxanne Schupp
for being approved for renewal as a Pennsylvania Registered
School Business Administrator by the Board of Directors of the
Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials.
Background
PASBO is a state professional association of school business
officials whose responsibilities include the business and service
functions of public and non-public schools. PASBO’s purposes are
to promote the highest standards of ethics and practices in school
business administration and to encourage professional
development and improvement of individuals engaged in school
business management.
B.
Claire and Caitlin Wilmot – Thank you
Resolve the Board of School Directors recognize Claire and Caitlin
Wilmot for sharing their artistic talent to create signage at Nativity
School. The school is beautiful and we thank you.
Background
Mrs. Wilmot and her daughter Claire, a sophome at Penncrest
High School, have spent many hours creating the artwork that
adorns Nativity School.
III. Presentations and Awards
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September 27, 2012
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:
September 11, 2012
RE:
September 11, 2012 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Peter Barry
Board Members in Attendance: Peter Barry, Chris Guilday, John Hanna, Linda KinslerFox, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller, Bill O’Donnell, Liz Schneider
Also in Attendance: Bill Bennett, Eric Bucci, Anne Callahan, Troy Czukoski, Grace Eves,
Angela Gilbert, Rick Gregg, Maria Kotch, Wayne McAllister, Steve Taylor, Jim Wigo, and
several members of the community.
Preview of Agenda Items for the 2012-2013 Committee Meetings
Dr. Taylor previewed the anticipated agenda items for the year, including expected action
items, information updates, and routine annual business.
Update on School Improvement Plans
The principals joined Dr. Taylor in providing the Board with an update on the School
Improvement Plans underway in each school house. School Improvement Planning is
mandated for schools which do not hit all their AYP targets, as was the case for Penncrest
last year, but it also serves as a proactive means of continuous improvement for all
schools. In either case, it involves analyzing data, identifying areas of strength and need,
developing an action plan, and implementing the steps in the plan. To prepare for School
Improvement Planning, RTM principals participated in training sessions conducted by
personnel from the DCIU in the summer of 2011. In the early portion of the 2011-2012
school year, each school then assembled a team and worked through the steps of the plan.
Based on the results of PSSA and MAP tests from last year, which Dr. Taylor during this
presentation, the schools have established new action steps for 2012-2013 as the process
continues into the new school year. It is anticipated that the schools will engage in such
planning each year, regardless of their AYP status.
Summer School 2012 Report
A written report on Summer School 2012 was included on the docket for the meeting.
Public Comment
One member of the community asked if the new Teacher Evaluation System indicates
Pennsylvania is moving toward merit pay for teachers.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-6136
Fax: 610-627-6136
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Services
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:
September 11, 2012
Subject:
September 11, 2012 – Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill O’Donnell
______________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: Bill O’Donnell, John Hanna, Peter Barry, Chris Guilday,
Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller, Elizabeth Schneider
Abesent: Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti
Also in Attendance: James Wigo, Anne Callahan and Grace Eves
_____________________________________________________________
1. Budget Comparison
The Business Office is in the process of closing out the prior fiscal year. As a
result, the variances will normalize in October. This is the first year that PNC bank
will no longer accept real estate payments at their branch offices. As a result, the
District installed a drop box at the Ed Center. Payments from the drop box have
been scanned directly into our bank account by the Business Office.
Action: Discussion
2. Dates for Local Audit
The local auditors will be on site on September 17-21 and October 3- 5 and 8-9 to
prepare the audit for the 2011/12 fiscal year. The State Auditors are on site for an
audit of the 2008/09 and 2009/10 fiscal years.
Action: Discussion
3. Agreements
Public Consulting Group is the new service provided for the School Based Access
Program for ACCESS. They will receive a $.77 processing fee for each direct
service claim. Leader Services was the previous provider. The provider is chosen
by the state. The District has approximately $600,000 in ACCESS funds that are
being used to fund Special Education.
Action: Approval to participate in the School Based ACCESS program will be
moved to the September 27, Legislative agenda for approval.
Donation
Mrs. Kathy Ford, former long-time nurse at Penncrest, wishes to give an annual
donation to the Penncrest Band in the amount of approximately $1,000 to honor the
memory of her husband, Dick. Her three daughters were all members of the band
or band front during their years in the district. Mrs. Ford does not wish to remain
anonymous, and she would appreciate a tax write off for the donation.
Action: This item will be moved to the September 27, Legislative agenda for
approval.
4. 2013/2014 Budget
The Act 1 Index is not available. According to Act 1, the Index is to be posted in the
Pennsylvania Bulletin by September 1. Last year it was posted on September 24.
The District will have the Index by October’s Finance Committee meeting.
Action: Discussion
Public Comment : 2 members of the public were present
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on October 9, 2012
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:
September 11, 2012
Subject:
September 11, 2012 - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Nancy Mackrides
___________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: Bill O’Donnell, John Hanna, Peter Barry, Chris Guilday,
Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller, Elizabeth Schneider, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti
Also in Attendance: James Wigo, Anne Callahan, Ron Baldino, Dennis Cini, Joe Slivka
and Grace Eves
______________________________________________________________________
Project Updates

Springton Lake Middle School
Joe Slivka gave an update on the project. Corridor flooring is near
completion. The gym locker rooms should be available the week of
September 17. The District is waiting for shelving and furniture for the Tech
Ed area. The final water line tie will occur soon. E. R. Steubner will sod the
athletic field within the next few weeks. There is still allowance money
available in the prime contracts. The District is working with E. R. Steubner on
credits that are owed to the District. The final punch list needs to be
completed. Substantial completion of the project should occur in October.
Action: Discussion

2012/13 Capital Projects
o Change Orders
Two change orders were approved. One for $9,280 for the permit and
additional brickwork that was needed for the masonry repair work at
Penncrest and the other change order is for additional painting that
was necessary at Rose Tree Elementary School.
Action: Change orders will be moved to the September 27, Legislative
meeting for approval.

Media Elementary School
The District’s engineering and architectural firms worked over the summer
evaluating the third floor for renovations and preparing bid documents. A bid
opening for the demolition contracts was held on Monday September 10. The
District’s architect received an emergency construction project waiver from
PDE. Legislation changed in July and PDE is still working on the new
process. Students and staff members have moved into the temporary
location of Media Elementary School, which is the former Nativity BVM
School. The principal and her staff in conjunction with the maintenance
department worked very hard over the summer preparing their temporary
school for the start of the new school year.
Action:
Demolition contracts will be approved at the September 11,
Legislative meeting.

ESCO
The lighting upgrades are 72% complete. The electrical contractor has been
working in Media this week so as not to disturb the first week of school. They
will now have to work during second shift or the weekends to complete the
process. They are working in conjunction with T N Ward at Media Elementary
School. Work on the boilers at Rose Tree Elementary School and the
Maintenance building will proceed shortly. This work should be completed by
end of October. Johnson Controls contractors are very responsive and the
project is going well at this time.
Action: Discussion
Penncrest

Trees
Six trees have died at Penn Fields on the Penncrest High School campus.
Ron Baldino received a quote for replacing these trees. This firm will supply
freshly root balled trees, which should help with the establishment of a solid
planting. The cost is approximately $2,100. Our staff will plant the trees in the
fall.
Mr. Hanna discussed the crown vetch vegetation that has been planted on
the hillsides of the stadium at Penncrest. Mr. Baldino stated that the crown
vetch was planted to keep people off the hillside. Grass was not planted
because it is too steep to mow. He will review the hillside, remove weeds and
trim the area. The maintenance department has been very busy with the
moves that have taken place at Media Elementary School and Springton
Lake.
Action: Discussion

Penncrest Varsity Baseball Field
The District will install portable toilets near the baseball field for next summer.
There has been an increase in the use of the fields by an adult baseball
league and a need for the portable toilets. Ron Baldino is researching the
option of installing ball stop netting near the backstop of the varsity baseball
field. This will prevent balls from landing on the neighbors’ property.
Action: Discussion

Penncrest Athletic Offices
The athletic and trainers offices are not air conditioned and are not scheduled
as part of the ESCO project. Concerns have been mentioned concerning
students that are suffering from the heat and dehydration during practices
that they are not able to cool off in the trainer’s area. Ron Baldino is
investigating the possibility of installing wall mounted air conditioners in those
areas.
Public Comment: Ten members of the public were in attendance
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on October 9, 2012
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
September 21, 2012
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
Board Members in attendance: W. O’Donnell, P. Barry, N. Fronduti, N. Mackrides,
L. Kinsler-Fox, C. Guilday, E. Schneider, S. Miller, J. Hanna
Also in attendance: A. Callahan,
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
The committee discussed items to be included on the agenda of the legislative
meeting on September 27, 2012. New items will be added as they become
available between now and the legislative meeting and a final copy of the agenda
will be sent to the Board on September 21, 2012.
II.
Executive Session
An executive session was held to discuss matters of personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on Tuesday, October 9,
2012, in the Board Room at the Education Center.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.565.5317
www.rtmsd.org
James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
Angela Gilbert, Ed.D.
Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning
Eleanor Di-Marino-Linnen, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
OFFICE OF PUPIL SERVICES
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
From:
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Date:
June 14, 2012
Subject:
June 12, 2012 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Fronduti
Board Members in Attendance: Peter Barry, Chris Guilday, John Hanna, Linda
Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, Steve Miller, Bill O'Donnell, Liz
Schneider
Also in Attendance: Grace Eves, James Wigo, and several members of the
community.
Dr. Gilbert presented the following contracts and agreements for review and
approval.
Widener University agrees to assign two doctoral level psychology practicum students
to RTM during the 2012-2013 school year. The interns will provide psychological
services for two days per week for nine months, under the supervision of an RTM
school psychologist. There is no cost to the District.
A contract from Devereux for the provision of ESY services to a student with special
needs at the CBHS Mapleton Education Program. The summer program was held from
July 2 through August 17, 2012 at a cost of $190.00 per day, for a total of $6,460.00.
This service is specified in the student’s IEP.
A contract from Mill Creek School for a student to receive educational services for the
2012-2013 school year. The annual tuition is $39,960.00. The student has significant
disabilities and is in need of these services and special placement, as specified in an
IEP.
A contract from Camphill Special School for a student to receive educational services
for the 2012-2013 school year. The tuition is $68,999.70 and includes a $36,500.40
education fee and a $32,499.30 residential fee. The student has significant
disabilities and is in need of these services and special placement, as specified in an
IEP and settlement agreement.
A contract
from Elwyn
to
provide
1:1
services at
the
Davidson
School for a student with special needs. The cost is $160.34 per day. The
student has significant disabilities and is in need of these services and special
placement, as specified in an IEP.
Three (3) agreements from Elwyn for Therapeutic Facilitators to provide individual
and group therapeutic services for selected students in the District during the 20122013 school year as follows:
A Therapeutic Facilitator will provide individual and group therapeutic services for
students at the Rose Tree Media Simon Youth Academy for 4 hours per day, one
half day per week, for 39 weeks. The cost of the services will be $10,935.60.
A Therapeutic Facilitator will provide individual and group therapeutic services for
students at Penncrest and Springton Lake for 7.2 hours per day. Services will be
rendered 2.5 days per week and 2 days per week respectively, for 39 weeks. The
cost of the services will be $78,895.74.
A Therapeutic Facilitator will provide individual and group therapeutic services for
students at the four elementary schools for 7.25 hours per day, 2 days per week,
for 39 weeks. The cost of the services will be $34,014.00.
A contract from KU Champions LLC to provide a before and/or after school
enrichment program and a summer program for students in the District. Services will
be provided at Glenwood, Indian Lane, Media, Rose Tree, and Penncrest (summer
only). KU Champions LLC will pay RTM a monthly facility use fee of $209.00 per
school location.
A settlement agreement for a student with significant disabilities. The student
has been educated in an out-of-district placement for the last three years via a
settlement
agreement between
parents
and
RTM.
The
terms
of
this agreement expired at the end of the 2011-2012 school year. In re-evaluating
the case, a rollover of the current settlement was established as follows:
The District shall reimburse the parents or pay directly a tuition amount not to
exceed $22,500.00 per year for educational services at the Phelps School. At
the end of the 2013-2014 school year and the end of this agreement, the
student will be age appropriate for graduation.
A settlement agreement for a student with significant disabilities to attend the Hilltop
School as follows:
The District agrees to pay the student’s academic tuition for a portion of the 20112012 school year and for the 2012-2013 school year in an amount not to exceed
$30,000.00. No more than $5,500.00 of this payment may be applied toward
parents’ legal fees.
A Bullying Policy was presented for a first read. This policy must be updated every three
years and is now due for review and revisions.
An overnight trip request has been submitted for students at Penncrest to attend the
Student Council State Conference. Students will participate in leadership development
activities and workshops with students from all over Pennsylvania. The cost to the
district is $454.00.
The Board gave approval for all items to appear on the September 27, 2012 Legislative
Meeting agenda.
Public Comment:
One member of the community asked how decisions are made regarding placement of
students outside of the District.
The next Curriculum and Instructions Committee Meeting will be held on October 9,
2012.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – September 27, 2012
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Art
Glenwood Elementary is raising money for the school through an art fundraiser that is
sponsored by the PTG. Art Teacher, Keith Sharp, has been working with classes to draw
and design images. Students were shown a variety of examples and ways of making
simple and colorful drawings that they could create and color in. We then turned in the
drawings to a company. Orders were placed by parents, grandparents, other relatives,
and friends. The drawing can then be printed on to a T-Shirt, coffee mug, key chain,
calendar, puzzle, etc... All of the products would then be ready by Thanksgiving to be
picked up at school for the winter holidays.
Kindergarten
The children in kindergarten are off to a great start. The students are very quickly learning
their daily routines. The children are enjoying Morning Meeting/Noon Time Meeting where
they look their neighbor in their eyes, say a greeting, and then a gentle action (such as a
handshake or a gentle high five). We follow this with a share around the circle. They
listened to The Gingerbread Man and then followed clues placed around the school by
the Gingerbread Man. It was a great way to find the important places in the school. When
they arrived back in the classroom they found gingerbread cookies.
First Grade
The first graders are off to a great start! The students have really liked starting each
morning with Morning Meeting. We have been practicing greeting each other. Since we
have new students and many of the first graders didn’t know each other in kindergarten,
getting to know each other’s names has taken a while. The students get excited each
morning to read the message the teacher has written for them. The message often ties
into our share time. This is one of the student’s favorite parts of the day! They love to
share stories from home with their new classmates! Next, we will add an activity each
morning after our class greeting.
Second Grade
Second Graders are getting their year off to a great start with Morning Meeting.
Responsive Classroom practices are helping the students to get to know one another and
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build a strong sense of community in the classroom. One of their favorite activities so far
is Zoom!
Third Grade
Glenwood third graders are off to a great start! Students are excited to have their own
lockers and they practiced each day learning their combination, opening it, and of course
decorating it. The students were also introduced to a very important tool, their Writer’s
Notebook! Students decorated the cover with photographs, tickets, and other pictures
which will inspire them to write personal narratives, essays, and fiction pieces in Writing
Workshop. In math, students shared the various strategies they utilize to solve both
addition and subtraction problems. Some strategies included a hundreds chart, number
line, snap cubes, adding by place, and adding the number in parts. Students will continue
to use these strategies and new ones to solve equations and word problems. The third
grade team looks forward to a successful year!
Fourth Grade
Morning Meetings: Our students are adjusting very well to the new Morning Meeting
routine from 9:00-9:20 am. During our Greeting, the students have been practicing ways
to greet each other with great eye contact, firm handshake, and clearly saying each
other’s names. During the Share, students are building a trusting relationship with our
class as they become comfortable sharing news that is going on in their lives. The Activity
allows for a whole group effort as they participate in an interactive game, song or activity.
Reading the Morning Message allows them to focus and get ready for the day. In
celebration of National Constitution Day, our classes have been creating Classroom
Constitutions based on class rules that will keep us feeling safe, happy, respected, cared
for and able to learn.
Fifth Grade
In Social Studies the fifth grade has turned our attention to showing our students how to
read maps. In Morning Meeting the fifth grade has spent the first two weeks developing a
positive classroom experience through the use of a variety of greetings and games. In
Mr. Dieter and Mr. Keeler’s class, the students have become modern Michelangelo’s and
made clay figurines that represent some aspect of their personality. In Mr. Dieter and Mr.
Keeler’s class, students are about to launch their hopes and dreams high into the clouds
via a classroom model rocket. In Ms. Pinsley’s class, students spent a week discussing
the importance of each student being responsible for his or her own learning and the
importance of being the authors of their own destiny. As part of this week long event,
students made whistles out of straws. Students were broken into groups of three.
However, each student in the group of three was given only partial information on how to
make the whistle. It was up to students to work together, to be self-reliant and to be
responsible for their own learning in order to succeed in this whistle making task.
Library
Glenwood’s students participated enthusiastically in our summer reading program. At the
end of school in June, each student received a grade-level list of suggested summer
reading titles, a reading record form, and a bookmark from Kathy Cook, library technician.
As students turned in their completed forms in September, they received a prize. The
reading records have been used to compile “Top Ten” lists of children’s favorites by grade
level, posted on the bulletin board outside the library. A special award was given to the
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student in each grade who read the most books over the summer. These students read
the most books in their grade levels: Olivia Harmon, grade one; Gavin Loeper, grade two;
Katelyn Kirchgasser, grade three; Brian Loeper, grade four; and Matthew Kirchgasser,
grade five. They were rewarded with a gift certificate to the November book fair and each
had a book donated to the Glenwood library in his or her name.
Math
We have celebrated our student’s success in finishing their math review calendar and
math fact log over the summer. Many students worked very hard to finish these and were
recognized at the School Pride Assembly. They were also given a certificate to award
their efforts. Math is off to a great start here at Glenwood!
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
August 2012
Our Sign is Finally Here!
Make sure you check out our new message sign along S. Old
Middletown Road. A great big THANK YOU to our PTG for
purchasing it, the RTM School Board for approving it, and the
Middletown Township Council for allowing it. Our community will
be even more informed from now on.
The school year started off with our staff welcoming more than 430 students back for
another great year at Indian Lane. All students attended an Opening Assembly where Mr.
Bennett reviewed behavioral and academic expectations. The students were attentive
and promised to make positive decisions. The school will hold monthly pride assemblies
throughout the year to build school spirit and pride.
Indian Lane is implementing parts of the Responsive Classroom program this year. We
will continue with our “morning meetings” in each classroom that we began last year and
add more activities that are designed to create a more cohesive community within each
classroom and the entire school. Teachers and staff are using similar language and
signals designed to provide a unified school where students feel safe to be themselves.
Mrs. Hilden will be sending home a letter that further explains the objectives very soon.
Kindergarten
Our new kindergarten families enjoyed meeting each other and socializing at our third
annual Kindergarten Ice Cream Social. The parents and students had a great evening
and some even formed that “forever bond” that some of us remember in Kindergarten.
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First Grade
First graders are learning all about their new classmates through their Morning Meetings.
They are reading a daily Morning Message and participating in fun greetings each day.
They are learning about the components of Reading & Writing Workshop, about 100 Book
Challenge and working towards reading their steps. All the first graders have already
visited the Computer Lab at least one time and have learned how to login to the network,
input their password, and access their teacher's webpage. In Social Studies, first graders
have each created their own Hopes & Dreams for the school year and with those in mind,
they have helped develop their classroom rules in order to promote a safe learning
environment to achieve their "hopes" for the school year.
Second Grade
We have used our Morning Meeting sessions as a time to get to know one another. This
special time will also be utilized to prepare ourselves for a day of learning and refine
our communication skills, including conflict resolution. In Reading Workshop, we are
learning about ourselves as readers. This includes how to discover what types of books
we enjoy and how to determine if a book is a "good fit.” The children have been busy
learning all about becoming authors during our Writing Workshop. They have lots of great
ideas and are learning how to not only get these ideas down on paper, but also why
writers write and what types of writing they compose. In math, the children are reviewing
concepts such as data collection and graphing. We discussed why graphs are beneficial
for organizing information. Through building objects with cubes, the children also created
various ways to make the number 10, as represented with a number sentence.
Fourth Grade
Fourth graders are preparing for a field trip to Wissahickon Creek. This field trip is a great
beginning to the Fourth Grade Science Unit on Ecosystems. Students get a chance to
catch and observe macro-invertebrate organisms and learn about watersheds.
Fifth Grade
Here is a glimpse of what is coming up for our fifth graders this school year! In Reading,
we will participate in shared read-alouds, reading workshop, reading response journals,
comprehension practice, small group teaching and practice. Reading is held in the
morning Language Arts block. In writing, we will write personal narratives, informational
and persuasive essays, poetry, and spend time each day in our writer’s notebook. Also in
this block are grammar study and word study. Writing is held in the morning Language
Arts block. In Math, we will study fractions, decimals, graphing, number sense,
percentages, computations and word problems. We will spend time during C/E reading
and working in small groups for enrichment and remediation. Students will also have a
chance to work on KidBiz and Compass Learning. Mr. Woods will be teaching Science,
Mr. Pinto will be teaching social studies and Mrs. Arbutina will be teaching Seminar.
Science covers the topics of catastrophic events. In social studies, students will cover
Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, slavery, famous Americans, Native Americans
and explorers. Seminar covers the topics of non-fiction reading, research, organizing and
synthesizing information. We will work with topics and vocabulary from science and
social studies. Students will rotate among the three fifth grade teachers and spend equal
time throughout the year on each subject.
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AGP
Third Grade APG will be beginning their Inventors and Inventions Unit. The students will
compare and contrast the lives of pertinent inventors and evaluate the impact and
importance of their inventions. Fourth Grade AGP will be beginning their Physics Unit.
During this unit the students will analyze Newton’s Laws as they apply to real-life
situations. Fifth Grade AGP will be evaluating architecture; predict what the culture of the
people who build it and what the geography was like.
Mrs. Davis’ Classroom
The school year is off to a great start in the Developmental Primary classroom! The
students are learning all the classroom procedures and are excited about their new class
pet, a turtle. They have researched reptiles, turtles specifically, to understand the care
required for their pet. Students are anxious to meet their 5th grade Buddies this week and
are working hard in class! In reading, the students are currently conducting an author
study on Laura Numeroff, the author of the "If you give..." book series. We look forward to
a productive and successful school year!
DIBELS
We are finished administering the DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy
Skills) screening to all students in grade K-3, as well as selected students in grades 4-5.
The information gathered from this screening will help the teachers get to know your
child’s strengths and needs in important aspects of reading. This screening will be
administered two more times over the course of the school year.
Giving Back to RTM
The Indian Lane 5K& FunRun was held at Indian Lane on June 2, 2012. The day was
sunny and warm and so were the NEW ORGANIZERS of this fantastic event! The
INDIAN LANE TEACHERS took over this monumental task as a tribute to a former
colleague, Norm Kelly. Norm passed away August 25, 2006 of cancer after 37 years of
dedicated service to Rose Tree Media School District. Chairpersons, Mrs. Noreen Ford &
Mrs. Fran Blanchette coordinated MANY Indian Lane staff members as well as Indian
Lane parents to man/woman various duties such as solicit sponsors, assist in
registration, choose appropriate t-shirts, select menu/runner healthy food choices, set up
road barriers, place traffic control folks, moonbounce police………..the list goes on and on.
Smiling faces were found everywhere on this
emotionally filled labor of love morning. Total
profits from this event……. $5,604!! One of
the best parts……..ALL PROFITS GO TO
THE NK SMILES SCHOLARSHIP, which
awarded 4 deserving Penncrest Seniors very
generous scholarships this June. That’s right,
we keep it in the family, the RTM family!
“Next year will be even better. We will have
more time to organize and together with our
supportive Parent Teacher Group it will only improve. It is such an awesome function,
giving to our own RTM students, that we must continue this important fundraiser”, said
Noreen Ford. To see more pictures of this heart-warming event go to
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www.runthelane.com & mark your calendar for next June 1st to witness more love,
dedication & just plain healthy fun at the next Indian Lane 5K & Fun Run.
Healthy Choices
In an effort to keep our students' snacks healthy and limit the amount of time they take to
eat them, Indian Lane has provided parents with a list of approved snacks that students
may bring to school. Each classroom also has a supply of shared healthy alternative
snacks. Students who do not bring in a snack or who bring in an inappropriate snack will
be offered something acceptable from the classroom supply.
Bobcat Campaign
Our PTG will once again offer parents and community members to participate in the
Bobcat Club. The Bobcat Club is a simple way for parents and friends of Indian Lane to
support the great work of our Parent-Teacher Group (PTG). The PTG eliminated direct
fundraising efforts by asking people to make one, tax-deductible donation of any amount.
Donations range from $10 to $500, whatever they are comfortable making. The goal is to
raise $12,000 for PTG programs for the 2012-2013 school year. This campaign has been
enormously successful the past several years and has earned almost $10,000 as of midSeptember. Click this link to go to the website and join the Bobcat Club!
http://www.bobcatclubcampaign.com/
Broadcast Club
Our morning Broadcast is up and running once again! Participating fifth graders, under
the guidance of Mrs. Hatton, librarian, and Mrs. Battavio, music teacher, began
presenting the morning announcements via closed circuit television. Students will take
turns as Reporter, Cameraman, Sound Technician and Producer. This year, we have
introduced a segment called “Believe It Or Not.” Students are really enthusiastic and
excited about participating in this unique club. If you’re in the neighborhood at 9:00 a.m.,
please stop by and check out the News on the Lane!
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
First Day of School
The first day of school was seamless despite the cloudburst that interrupted our recess
periods and the pouring rain at dismissal. We subscribed to the idea that rain is good luck
because we know that it is going to be a great year. We were grateful for the opening day
support from several of our central office administrators. Every day in our new “home”
gets better.
Welcome Back Picnic
Our wonderful PTG sponsored a WELCOME BACK Picnic. About 400 people gathered
on Barrall Field for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship. The Penncrest Art Honor
Society did face painting, karaoke with a DJ was popular, and the pot luck supper was
delicious. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time in close proximity to our
“old school.”
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Professional Development
Our teachers had two and a half days of professional development prior to the opening of
school. Topics included the new Pennsylvania Teacher Evaluation System, higher order
thinking skills, the common core curriculum, Responsive Classroom, and grade level
meetings. Rose Tree Elementary very generously offered to host us for the in-service
days. Teachers also spent time preparing their rooms and getting ready for our Open
House.
Back to School Night
Our Back to School Night was held on Wednesday, September 12. Parents had an
opportunity to visit classrooms to hear about the curriculum, learn about classroom
routines, and hear from homeroom parents. Twinkly lights and silhouettes of our staff
greeted parents as they arrived. It was a very festive night with a lot of good energy.
Emergency Drills
We are paying extra attention to emergency drills since we are in a new location. Fire
marshal, Jim Jefferies, joined us to critique our first drill.
Morning Meeting
Part of the Responsive Classroom program is the practice of having a morning meeting
each day. Children respond to a “message” which is incorporated into the daily morning
meeting. They also practice greeting each other by name using eye contact and
appropriate body position. So far the children report that they are really enjoying the
morning meeting. Every classroom also has a soft chime which is used to ask for quiet
and attention. Our responsive classroom training has already made a difference in the
atmosphere of our school.
Thank you
Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to launch us on OUR GREAT
ADVENTURE. The building looks great. Special thanks to Mr. Wigo, Mrs. Eves, Mr.
Baldino and his maintenance staff, the technology department (Patti Linden, Ron Harris
and Jane Battaglia), Mr. Price and his custodial staff, and our office staff (Mrs. Boyer and
Mrs. Mayer). Our teachers and parents also deserve a great round of applause. Happy
New Year!
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mr. Wayne McAllister says he is enjoying his time at Rose Tree. “The staff, students and
parents have been very accommodating and supportive. What a wonderful learning
atmosphere for children to learn and grow.”
A Homeroom Parents’ Tea was hosted on September 12. Teachers and their homeroom
parents enjoyed a light breakfast sponsored by our PTG while they looked at an overview
of responsibilities for the year. Back to School Night was held and it was a great success!
We hosted our annual White Horse Village Volunteers Tea. The volunteers signed up for
various duties they will perform throughout the school year. Children and teachers were
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very happy to see their friends from White Horse Village once again. A highlight of the
school year is always our Playground Potluck which occurred later in the month. As
always, it was extremely well attended. The food was amazing and the reunion of our
community overflowed with positive energy!
First Grade
First grade has had a great month launching their reading and writing workshops. As we
become familiar with the routines, we are building a strong sense of who we are as
readers and writers. It was fun to be recognized for our hard work over the summer at the
Awards Assembly. We enjoyed honoring Johnny Appleseed on his birthday with a variety
of activities such as tasting apples and graphing our favorites!
Third Grade
Third grade got the year off in splendid fashion with the implementation of Morning
Meeting. After just a short time, the effects of the Responsive Classroom are clearly
visible. Students are using social skills discussed during Morning Meeting in the
classroom, cafeteria, and the playground. The third grade team feels that Morning
Meeting is a great way to start the day.
Fifth Grade
The fifth graders at Rose Tree are enjoying the “Responsive Classroom” techniques that
the teachers are using in the classrooms. Each morning begins with our Morning Meeting.
Students greet each other in a formal manner, making eye contact and using full names.
They have been shaking hands, giving fist bumps, and pinking greetings as they say,
“Good Morning” to each other. There is a time for sharing during Morning Meeting. Many
students have shared about family, vacations, and pets. This is encouraging positive
speaking and listening skills as well as connections with classmates. The students have
been learning new group activities and responding to the Morning Message written by the
teacher. The Responsive Classroom model is promoting a healthy, comfortable
atmosphere that continues throughout the day in our fifth grades.
Music
The overall goal for the month of September in music class at Rose Tree was to
reestablish a strong musical foundation for which the rest of the year would be built
upon. All grades reviewed and performed “Steady Beat” in addition to learning and
performing the monthly patriotic song selection, “America.” First and second grade
focused on dynamic markings in music such as piano and forte, what an echo is, and the
performance as well as aural recognition of quarter note and 8th note rhythms through
various activities. Second grade also began learning about the marching band and the
composer John Phillip Sousa. Third grade began the fundamentals of reading the musical
staff in preparation for beginning recorders. Building upon previous knowledge, Fourth
and Fifth grade reviewed all the same activities but with a higher degree of difficulty.
Fourth and Fifth grade also reviewed the Solfege hand signs and where able to echo
teacher patterns. Fifth grade also will begin learning selections for the upcoming winter
concert.
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Art Department Happenings
The Art Department at Rose Tree Elementary is thrilled to announce a kiln has arrived!
The Rose Tree PTG provided funding and support for the purchase. Members of the
district maintenance department have been very diligent in working toward full installation
of each piece. The students are very excited at the prospect of using clay to create
original artworks. In addition, all the students in grades one through five have created
miniature drawings to start the school year, which are on display in the Art Studio.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thank you to everyone, students, faculty and staff, and parents for making our first couple
of weeks so successful!
Back-to School Nights
It was great to see so many parents at our Back-to-School-Nights. Standing room only in
our Auditorium during the general session … WOW … how our Rose Tree Media
community supports the education of children! It affords such a wonderful opportunity to
get to know your child’s teachers, become familiar with his/her schedule, review course
Syllabi and expectations, lessen natural parental anxieties, and gain confidence in our
SLMS faculty, staff, and program.
Art
Ms. Sycz’ grade eight students are beginning the year by examining works of art including
paintings by Leonardo da Vinci and Piet Mondrian with a focus on composition writing
down their observations. Students are learning to use the elements and principles of
design to create a dynamic composition. Students are using shapes to explore the
principles of balance, pattern, contrast and emphasis. Colored pencils will be used after
the shapes have been drawn to further explore how color has an impact on the
composition. Grade seven students will examine the art of portraiture examining painting
by Leonardo da Vince, Ben Shahn, Vincent van Gogh and Andrew Wyeth to see different
styles and creative approaches. Students have begun composing a drawing of a
character using images in the background to tell a story. Students will then use color as
they learn how to create shaded areas. Reading from the textbook A Global Pursuit will
reinforce the objectives of the lesson. Grade six students have been introduced to
composition by looking at how the paintings by various artists including the artist Edward
Charlemont, John Constable and Audrey Flack arranged their art work. Students have
begun to draw leaf shapes on paper incorporating the principles of design including
balance, pattern, and contrast. Students will learn to blend oil pastels and create
watercolor washes in the mixed medium work of art. Reading from the textbook A Global
Pursuit will reinforce the objectives of the lesson.
Mrs. Prior’s sixth graders are improving their measuring skills while transforming flat
shapes into three-dimensional forms using one point linear perspective. Seventh graders
are using drawing skills to form their own block letters that have uniform height, thickness,
proportion, and spacing. Eighth graders are learning the difference between one point
and two-point perspectives. They have the task of creating dimensional boxes using twopoint perspective in order to make more complex structures later.
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Mr. Going’s eighth graders are studying the work of 20th century artists, Henry Matisse as
compared to Andy Warhol. A bit of Pop Art vs. Post-Impressionist Fauvism! Students are
developing studies, which will reflect personal designs based on elements and principles.
Color theory will also be introduced and reviewed later. Seventh Grades are actively
drawing out their first composition based on the art of Georgia O’Keeffe. American artist.
They are learning how to see small areas, “abstract interesting lines and shapes”, and
then make their statements through the use of color. A technique, which the artist herself
used! A trip to Santé Fe to her museum is planned. Sixth Grades are very busy and so
excited working on their first assignment at Springton Lake! The Elements of Line, Shape
and Space will kick off this year’s first design composition. A writing assignment has also
begun. My Goals/Your Goals. I will look forward to reading their expectations and goals
for the year!
Guidance
The guidance department has been working with all students to ensure a smooth
transition to the 2012-2013 school year at Springton Lake. In sixth grade, students
participated in a summer orientation program in which Mrs. Harrison, sixth grade
counselor, ran a workshop along with Mrs. White called making connections. Students
were given an opportunity to interact with other students from all of the elementary
schools to begin to form new middle school connections. Sixth graders are in the process
of learning to open their lockers and read their schedules. Mrs. Griffin met with a large
group of seventh grade students new to the district during a lunch period last week.
Students had an opportunity to have lunch together and share something about them.
Language Arts
The eighth grade language arts department started off a great year this week, and is
eager to work with such a group of bright and talented students. The language arts
teachers are refining the curriculum to target growth areas for the students based on the
previous year's test results, and are developing intervention strategies for the students to
use throughout the year. In order to ensure accurate targeting and intervention strategy
development, teachers will be using the Gates-MacGinitie Reading Assessment in their
classroom during this month to give an up-to-date assessment of reading levels.
Some selected readings from the beginning of the year are October Sky, Flowers for
Algernon, Watership Down, The Contender, and selections from the Language of
Literature anthology. Students will also be working on developing classroom collections
of poetry, both original works and selected pieces by published poets. Students will also
be working on various genres of nonfiction writing, focusing on persuasion and
informative writing.
Seventh grade is working on their summer reading culminating projects as they swing into
the new school year. Our educational goals for the month of September will focus on the
elements of fiction and incorporating reading strategies. As the month draws to a close,
seventh graders will be preparing for their poetry month by writing poems about what
seventh grade means to them.
In sixth grade, Language Arts students and teachers worked to get to know each other
through letters to one another, poems about themselves, and reading and writing interest
inventories. Students set goals for their Language Arts achievement for the year, and with
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the help of teachers and parents, developed plans to meet those goals. To bring summer
reading to a close, teachers in all sixth grade classes played games reviewing the novels,
worked in cooperative groups to discuss, summarize, and analyze characters and story
events. Assessments included tests, Book Chats, and RAFTs.
Library
Teachers from all different grade levels and subjects have been taking advantage of the
new facility and resources. Social Studies teachers for both sixth and eighth grade visited
the library, using the new Mac computer lab and using LibGuides to conduct online
research using databases and subscriptions. Special areas subjects, including Health
and Applied Technology, as well as World Languages (French) also have been using the
new technology resources of the library. The library’s Dell desktops, Mac desktops, and
two library laptop carts have been in constant use. Language Arts teachers also brought
their classes to the library for orientation to the new facility and to allow students the
opportunity to check out new reading materials.
Math
We start our class with learning the basics of geometry. Students will name and sketch
geometric figures, use postulates to identify congruent segments, find lengths of
segments in the coordinate plane, and find the midpoint of a segment. Students also will
name, measure and classify angles, identify complementary and supplementary angles,
and classify polygons. Finally, they will find circumference and area of circles, and area
and perimeter of rectangles.
Eighth graders began exploring a few key topics they only briefly touched upon last year:
evaluating expressions, order of operations, graphs, and tables. Teachers will continue
to make connections to work students have done in the seventh grade science curriculum
using the distance equation (d = rt). Using their own walking rate, students will develop a
fundamental understanding of linear relationships and how they impact tables, graphs,
and equations. It will be especially critical for students to be able to translate from
equation to table to graph and every possibility in between.
Algebra students are hard at work laying the foundation for the more complex topics that
will come later in the year. They have established their order of operations and how it
pertains to evaluating expressions with exponents, variables, or neither. Their first
assignments have shown the students what their readiness level is in relation to the
Algebra curriculum. This accelerated high school-paced course is already off and
running!
Our seventh graders are starting the school with a unit called Covering and Surrounding.
This unit deals with solving for the area and perimeter of polygons and circles, and how
changing the dimensions of those shapes affect the area and perimeter.
The sixth graders adapted well to their new math classrooms. The heterogeneous
students began the unit Data About Us. This unit covers statistics and teaches students
how to evaluate, analyze, and understand different forms of data. By the end of the unit,
students will be able to compute mean, median, mode, and range, use strategies for
comparing distributions of data, ask questions, collect data, and graph data using various
visual representations.
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The accelerated sixth graders began the unit Variables and Patterns. This unit introduces
students to Algebra and algebraic thinking. By the end of the unit, students will be able to
identify quantitative variables, describe patterns of change show in words, tables, and
graphs, use tables, graphs, and equations to solve problems, and describe relationships
between two variables using tables and graphs.
Music
Over seventy percent of Springton Lake students are involved in performing organizations
for the 2012-2013 school year. Students in Select Chorus and Eighth Grade Chorus are
preparing to join members of the Penncrest choirs in singing our National Anthem and the
Alma Mater at Homecoming. Sixth Grade General Music students began the year with an
overview of basic musical concepts including pitch and rhythmic reading. These skills
were combined with the study of popular artists such as Michael Jackson.
In connection with the SLMS “No Place for Hate” initiative, the Seventh Grade General
Music classes used song lyrics to reinforce positive messages. The themes from
"Friends" and James Taylor's "You've Got a Friend" were analyzed for content and
musical form.
Eighth Grade General Music began a year-long emphasis on "Music Through the Ages"
with a cross-curriculum look at Ancient Greek notations and the beginnings of sound.
Students used recycled materials to create their own instruments for a classroom
ensemble.
Eighth Grade Band began preparation for its marching/pep band season with the "Hey
Song" and "On Wisconsin." They will join the Penncrest Roaring Lions Marching Band for
a football game and several other performances.
Physical Education
Due to the continued renovations, the Health and Physical Education department have
been eagerly awaiting the opening of the gymnasium and a return of all materials to the
proper locations for classes. The staff has been walking the students through the
construction process, and has explained the new additions to the class spaces as well as
the new configurations of the locker rooms. Students have done light exercise
experiences such team building, yoga and other field activities
Science
Sixth grade science students are getting to know their new building and new teachers.
They will be making observations and inferences during September. Students will use
the Explore Learning Gizmos program to better understand the scientific method.
The year in seventh grade science begins with the review of the scientific method.
Students become familiar with direct and indirect evidence as it relates to observations
and inferences. These concepts are investigated in class with the Obscertainer Lab.
Students make prediction of unseen patterns using indirect evidence. Graphing of data is
also utilized in this unit.
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In eighth grade science, students have been learning about the differences between
observation and inference, and independent and dependent variables. We have been
able to explore this through various demonstrations and activities, such as Sewer Lice - a
demonstration that uses raisins and Mountain Dew to illustrate the importance of careful
observation. In addition, our Science Skills Station Lab illustrates the importance of
measuring, hypothesizing and communicating. Finally, students have reviewed metric
system conversions specific to physical science, as we have begun exploring physical
properties of matter such as mass and volume, collecting and graphing data on various
objects
Social Studies
Since the start of the new school year, the sixth grade students have been studying world
geography and general geographic concepts. The focus of this unit includes geographic
skills, terminology and political geography and physical geography of the world. The
students have been learning about the importance of understanding the physical and
political geographic world as a prerequisite for understanding individual countries or
regions. In addition, many students have completed a timeline of their own personal
histories, which they shared with their peers.
The seventh grade students started the year reviewing U.S. geography including physical
geography and states and capitals. Also, the students have been learning about the
Constitutional Convention and the founding fathers that created the document.
The eighth grade students have spent their time in September learning about the
Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages. Students have examined some of the most recent findings
in Africa that date back 4.4 million years, and discussed how paleontology is an ever
changing field where theories are constantly changed, reaffirmed, or debunked.
Special Education
This year we welcome Jackie Wise to Springton as our new special education secretary.
Jackie is coming to us from Penncrest and she has helped get our special education
department off to a great start. Eugene DeLong from Elwyn is also new to Springton this
year. He will assist students in the Emotional Support program with attaining their IEP
goals.
Students in special education language arts and math classes completed the RLI,
GRADE and MLI standardized tests. These tests assess reading comprehension,
vocabulary skills and math skills. These scores are used to help measure students’
annual progress.
We continue to work on structuring resource room time to accommodate the changing
needs of our students. Teachers currently teach a mini-lesson at the beginning of every
period, and other activities can include PSSA preparation, review and practice of
academic skills, and assistance with study skills, such as note-taking, organization, and
test preparation.
World Language
Springton's World Language classes are off to a great start. Sixth graders began their
first two marking-periods of either French or Spanish only to change for the second
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semester so that they can choose for themselves the language of their liking for full time
in seventh grade. Again this year seventh and eighth grade students who still have the
need for resource or reading have the opportunity to wet their feet with Spanish on
alternating days before jumping into it full time at Penncrest.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Guidance Department News
On the first day of school, Penncrest guidance counselors met with seniors to review the
college application process and the use of Naviance, a web-based guidance system, to
manage that process. Students were encouraged to visit with their guidance counselors
early in the year if they have questions regarding their post-high school plans.
Over the past month, counselors also held information sessions for parents and
guardians of each of the four grades to share information on the many ways the guidance
department can support students and enhance their high school experiences, as well as
assist students with post-high school plans.
Music Department News
The Penncrest Roaring Lions Marching Band teamed up with Philabundance to fight
hunger. At a recent home football game, the band posed for a picture with over 130
paper plates bearing slogans and pledges to eradicate hunger in the Delaware Valley.
For each plate, Philabundance and their partners provided one $2.00 meal to those in
need. The philanthropic project was headed by senior saxophonist Tyler McManiman.
The Roaring Lions are proud to serve such vital roles in our community!
World Language Department News
Over the summer, faculty members Mrs. Sandra Lin and Mr. Kevin Nolen accompanied
16 students to China on the inaugural Penncrest Chinese Immersion trip. Highlights of
the trip included a visit to the Great Wall as well as Beijing. The students are still raving
about the experience. This month Mr. Stevenson held an interest meeting for the July
2013 Latin Immersion trip to Italy. Finally, the first interest meeting for the 2012-2013
Phyllis Kavanaugh scholarship to study abroad was held this month. The 2012
scholarship recipient, Emma Sniegowski, shared photos and stories from her abroad
experience in France last summer.
Health and Physical Education Department News
The entire school of Penncrest took part in Jam World 2012 and Let’s Move in School to
set a world record. The objective of this event is to get as many people as possible to
participate in the country’s first national movement to get everyone moving for one
minute. People of all ages and abilities were invited to join in. This inaugural national
initiative has been created to raise awareness about the importance of making good
health choices and making physical activity a daily habit.
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THE SIMON YOUTH ROSE TREE MEDIA ACADEMY
Formerly the ERC welcomed two new staff members, Principal, Mr. Joseph Fuhr and
teacher, Mrs. Betsy Spardel. The students at the SYA have been completing job
applications, applying to jobs, preparing for Keystone Exams, and researching internships
for the winter/spring. Seniors took the Accuplacer exam in math which was offered by
Delaware County Community College to assess college math readiness.
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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – EXECUTIVE SESSION
“In accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, executive sessions of the
School Board were held on the following dates to review and discuss matters
permitted under Section 8 of the Act.”
August 23, 2012
September 11, 2012
September 12, 2012
September 27, 2012
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 October 25, 2012, at Penncrest
High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1. Douglas Krugler, Social Studies Teacher, Springton Lake
Middle School, resignation effective August 24, 2012.
2. Karen Daugherty, change in resignation date to August
31, 2012.
3. Nicholas Bell, Special Education Teacher, Penncrest
High School, resignation effective October 11, 2012.
4. Todd McKay, Spanish Teacher, Springton Lake Middle
School, resignation effective September 28, 2012.
5. Tonya Melchior, Physical Education Teacher, Springton
Lake Middle School, resignation effective September 30,
2012.
b.
Non-Instructional
1. Jon Keidel, Substitute Bus Driver, resignation effective
August 31, 2012.
2. Ashlyn Crilly, Support Staff II, Penncrest High School,
resignation effective August 29, 2012.
3. Brian Swierczek, Support Staff II, Penncrest High School,
resignation effective August 21, 2012.
4. Thomas Higgins, Bus Driver, retirement effective October
14, 2012.
Background
Mr. Higgins joined the staff of Rose Tree Media
School District in 1993. He is retiring after 19 years of
dedicated service.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1. Thomas Durant, Night School Teacher for the 2012-2013
school year at the rate of $40.00 per hour.
2. Jeffrey Leahan, Nigh School Teacher, Physical
Education for the 2012-2013 school year at the rate of
$40.00 per hour. NOTE: Mr. Leahan is being hired
pending completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
3. Michelle Mentzer, Long Term Substitute Special
Education Teacher, effective September 11, 2012, for
the first semester, at the annual salary of $45,289.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 to be pro-rated. Ms. Mentzer
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Bloomsburg
University. She is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary
replacing Jaclyn Leck who is on leave. NOTE: Ms.
Mentzer is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
4. Kelly Kunz, RTI Math Teacher effective September 28,
2012 at the annual salary of $45,506.00, Bachelor’s
Degree/Step 2 Ms. Kunz received her Bachelor’s Degree
from West Chester University. She served as a Long
Term Substitute during the 2011-2012 school year. Ms.
Kunz is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School
replacing Betsy Spardel who was reassigned.
5. Walter Read, Long Term Substitute Science Teacher
effective September 12, 2012, at the annual salary of
$52,458.00, Master’s/Step 2. Mr. Read is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Robert Malkovsky who
is on leave.
6. Eileen Hunger, Long Term Substitute Math Teacher
effective September 28, 2012, for the first semester at
the annual salary of $45,289.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step
1 to be pro-rated. Ms. Hunger received her Bachelor’s
Degree from West Chester University. She is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Lotalinda
Castro-Anderson who is on leave.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
1. Mary McConville, Reading Associate for the 2012-2013
school year at the rate of $16.00 per hour.
2. John Pritchard, Theme Reader for the 2012-2013 school
year at the rate of $300.00 per month.
3. Janet Lloyd Murphy, Theme Reader for the 2012-2013
school year at the rate of $300.00 per month.
4. Michael Bury, Theme Reader for the 2012-2013 school
year at the rate of $300.00 per month.
5. Brian Cook, Substitute Maintenance, effective September
4, 2012 at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
6. Christy Thompson, Support Staff II, effective August 27,
2012 at the rate of $16.01 per hour. Ms. Thompson is
assigned to Media Elementary replacing Amanda Sessa
who resigned.
7. Christina DiGregorio, Math Tutor, effective September 4,
2012 at the rate of $16.00 per hour. Ms. DiGregorio is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
8. Patricia Tulskie, Interventionist effective October 22,
2012 through April 30, 2013 at the rate of $25.00 per
hour. Ms. Tulskie is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
9. John Barbosa, Substitute Maintenance at the rate of
$12.00 per hour. Mr. Barbosa will be serving in this
position in addition to his responsibilities as Bus Driver.
10. Suzanne Hoppus, Substitute Cafeteria Worker effective
September 21, 2012 at the rate of $11.63 per hour.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
1. James Donley, from Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver
effective September 4, 2012.
2. David Moore, from Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver
effective September 4, 2012.
3. Allen Kannapel, from Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver
effective September 4, 2012.
4. Karl Eilinsfeld, from Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver
effective September 12, 2012.
5. David Hay, from .5 Support Staff II to 1.0 Support Staff II
effective September 19, 2012 at the rate of $16.01 per
hour. Mr. Hay is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Brian Swierczek who resigned.
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1. Laura Diksa requests an unpaid leave of absence
commencing March 6, 2013 and terminating June 30,
2013.
c.
Degree Advancement
1. Recommend Board approval of the following personnel
for Degree Advancement and adjust their salaries
accordingly effective August 27, 2012.
Ableson, Samantha
Bell, Nicholas
Bradley, Kimberly
Boyle, Jonathan
Ciccarelli, James
Cliff, Shawna
Curry, Kirsten
Debessay, Sarah
Dizon, Josephine
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Master's+60/Step 12
Master’s/Step 8
Master's+20/Step 6
Master's+60/Step 10
Master's+60/Step 14
Master's+60/Step 6
Master's+60/Step 10
Master's+40/Step 10
Doctorate/Step 9
$85,348.00
$55,635.00
$59,022.00
$77,323.00
$93,372.00
$71,928.00
$77,323.00
$73,644.00
$89,844.00
September 27, 2012
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Degree Advance, cont’d
Grace-Green, Crystal
Graham, Sarah
Haahr, Berit
Heiland, Diane
Hoy, Colleen
Jackson, Tracy
LeLan, Suzanne (.4)
Manderachi, Kristen
Martin, Bridget
Miller, Ronni
Nemec Osborne, Laura
Norris, Paul
O'Neil, Evan
Pinsley, Rachel
Rago, Britt
Reilly, Brian
Saviski, Brian
Scheivert, Erin
Simmons, Jennifer
Smith, Kristen
Stingle, Judy
Strevig, Jodi
Williams, Sharon
d.
Master's+60/Step 10
Master's+40/Step 11
Master's+60/Step 7
Master's+20/Step 9
Master's/Step 5
Master's+40/Step 11
Master's/Step 1
Master's/Step 5
Master's/Step 5
Master's/Step 6
Master's+20/Step 6
Master's+20/Step 13
Master's+40/Step 4
Master's+60/Step 10
Master's+60/Step 13
Master's+60/Step 13
Master's+60/Step 7
Master's+40/Step 12
Master's+60/Step 10
Master's/Step 7
Permanent Cert/Step 6
Master's+40/Step 8
Master's+60/Step 10
$77,323.00
$77,703.00
$72,389.00
$59,911.00
$52,906.00
$77,703.00
$20,924.00
$52,906.00
$52,906.00
$53,056.00
$59,022.00
$80,472.00
$65,653.00
$77,323.00
$89,360.00
$89,360.00
$72,389.00
$81,761.00
$77,323.00
$53,205.00
$47,957.00
$68,800.00
$77,323.00
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1. Betsy Spardel, rescind appointment as 6th grade
Homework club, Springton Lake Middle School.
2. Nick Phillips, rescind appointment as Assistant Varsity
Football Coach, Penncrest High School.
3. Aaron Goldfarb, rescind appointment as Math Building
Coordinator, Media Elementary School.
4. Jessica Levy, rescind appointment as (.5) Homework
Club Sponsor, Springton Lake Middle School.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
5. Margaret Hudak, rescind appointment as Homework Club
Sponsor, Springton Lake Middle School.
6. Nicholas Bell, rescind appointment as Challenge Sponsor
and Eco Club, Penncrest High School.
e.
Supplemental Contracts
1. Christine Seeley, Math Building Coordinator for the 20122013 school year at the annual salary of $2,900.00. Ms.
Seeley is assigned to Media Elementary School.
2. Nicholas Garcia, Assistant Varsity Football Coach for the
2012-2013 school year at the annual salary of $5,220.00.
Mr. Garcia is assigned to Penncrest High School.
3. Kevin Nolen, Emanon Children’s Theatre at the annual
salary of $2,249.00. Mr. Nolen is assigned to Penncrest
High School. This is a salary correction.
4. Recommend the Board approve the following personnel
to serve as New Teacher Mentors for the 2012-2013
school year:
Craig Casner
Kirsten Curry
Anthony Grisillo
Ronni Miller
Kirsten Curry
Jodi Strevig
(.5)
1.0
(.5)
(.5)
1.0
1.0
$ 608.00
$1,160.00
$ 580.00
$ 580.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
5. Joseph Fisher, Drama Theater Director for the 20122013 school year at the annual salary $2,465.00. Mr.
Fisher is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
6. Theresa Long, Saturday Detention Sponsor for the 20122013 school year at the rate of$46.00 per hour. Ms. Long
is assigned to Penncrest High School.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts
7. Jeanette Verdeur, Co-Director All School Musical,
Penncrest High School at the annual salary of $3,040.00.
This is a salary correction.
8. Patrick Murphy, Co-Director All School Musical,
Penncrest High School at the annual salary of $2,430.00.
This is a salary correction.
9. Jean McPheeters, KIDS Club Sponsor for the 2012-2013
school year at the annual salary of $1,384.00. Ms.
McPheeters is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary.
10. William Stack, (.5) Junior Science Olympiad Sponsor for
the 2012-2013 school year at the annual salary of
$1,064.00. Mr. Stack is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
11. Sharon Prior, Homework Club for the 2012-2013 school
year at the annual salary of $725.00. Ms. Prior is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
12. David Sikorski, Rose Tree Rumblers Sponsor for the
2012-2013 school year at the annual salary of $1,160.00.
Mr. Sikorski is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary.
f.
Other
1. Recommend Board approval of the agreement between
Rose Tree Media School District and the Rose Tree
Media Food Service Workers effective July 1, 2012
through June 30, 2014. See Attachment A
2. Recommend Board approval of the agreement between
Rose Tree Media School District and the Rose Tree
Media Secretaries and Educational Support Personnel
Association for the period of July 1, 2012 through June
30, 2015. See Attachment B
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
f.
Other
4. Recommend Board approval of the agreement between
Rose Tree Media School District and the Rose Tree
Media Bus Driver/Custodial Maintenance Association for
the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016. See
Attachment C
5. Recommend Board approval of the ADSUP II salaries as
per the ADSUP II agreement effective July 1, 2012:
Greg Bost
Gene Pysher
Armondo Ragni
Michael Price
Joel Schupp
Kerry Feltner
Ivan Brown
Mike Jones
Philip Quinzi
Donna Simpson
Daniel Rottenberk
$40,491.00
$61,058.00
$49,019.00
$38,866.00
$39,216.00
$39,216.00
$70,226.00
$60,426.00
$60,049.00
$43,788.00
$65,249.00
6. Recommend Board approval of the Administrative
Assistants and Confidential Secretaries salaries effective
July 1, 2012:
Gail Boettcher
Donna Rottenberk
Debbie Raup-Whiteside
Melissa Finsterbusch
Barbara Harmon
IX. New Business
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$60,081.26
$54,657.67
$53,924.72
$40,821.56
$42,980.30
September 27, 2012
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
f.
Other
7. Recommend Board approval of the Food Service
Workers pay rates effective July 1, 2012:
Penncrest High School
Elisa Ettien
Diane Swantek
Michele Frisoli
Lorretta DeWees
Jennifer McNabb-Jones
Chris Lomas
Nancy McHugh
Nariman Shaer
Terry Allen
Anna Marie Ottolenghi
Sandy Pirrotta
Sherry Voorhees
Lisa Mc Callion
Debbie Tyson
Springton Lake Middle School
Laura Netwall
Kathleen Simpson
Isabelle Boudazin
Brenda Wolters
Nancy Sands
Christine Duncan
Dawn Alonso
Anna Charlton
Noreen Plotts
Mary Egan
IX. New Business
Hours/day
6.5
6.75
4.5
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.5
4.5
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
7.0
$16.24
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$11.63
$12.45
$11.63
$12.45
$12.45
$13.14
6.5
5.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
$16.24
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$11.63
Indian Lane Elementary
Jennifer Clements
Andrea Pedrick
Carol Neill
Maureen Dooner
Susan Dunn
Glenwood Elementary
Jane Beverly
Amy McKernan
Kathy Moffett
Media Elementary
Melissa Shelly
Mary Grasty
Rose Tree Elementary
Kate Yachetti
Marguerite Van Leer
Substitutes
Margie Simcox-Smith
9
Hours/day
6.0
5.5
4.0
4.0
4.0
$16.24
$12.44
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
4.5
4.5
3.0
$12.45
$12.45
$11.09
4.5
4.0
$12.45
$12.45
4.5
4.5
$12.45
$12.45
$10.55
September 27, 2012
IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest High School – PA Association of Student Council State
Conference Laurel and Union High School, New Castle, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the Penncrest High School PA
Association of Student Council State Conference trip for students to
participate in leadership development activities and workshops with
students from all over Pennsylvania on November 1 – 3, 2012.
Background
The Student Council is planning a PA Association of Student
Council State Conference trip to Laurel and Union High Schools in
New Castle, PA. The approximate cost to the district is $454.00
which covers registration and substitute teacher fees. Other
expenses will be paid by Penncrest Student Council, students, and
their families. The request was discussed at the September 11,
2012, Pupil Services Committee meeting.
C.
Policies
1.
Policy #249, Bullying/Cyberbullying – First Read
Angela Gilbert reviewed with the Board of School Directors Policy
#249, Bullying/Cyberbullying. This policy must be updated every
three years and is now due for review and revisions.
Background
Policy #249 – Bullying/Cyberbullying. This policy was discussed at
the September 11, Pupil Services Committee Meeting. See
Attachment D
IX. New Business
2012
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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. M. Schnoll and Sons, Inc. change order #001 in the
amount of $875.00
b. Premier Building Restoration, Inc. change order # 01 in
the amount of $9,280.00
Background
This was discussed at the Operations Committee on September 11,
2012.
2.
PlanCon Part I
Springton Lake Middle School Change Order EC-03 – E J Meloney
The District received PDE approval for PlanCon Part I for electrical
contractor change order EC-03. The Board approves acceptance
of PlanCon Part I for electrical contractor change order EC-03. See
Attachment E
Background
The District submitted PlanCon Part I to PDE in July for change
order EC-03 for the replacement of the sound system in the
gymnasium at Springton Lake Middle School.
X. Finance
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X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Public Consulting Group Agreements
Resolve, that the Board approve the continuation of participation in
the School Based Access Program and Public Consulting Group as
the new service provided for the School Based Access Program.
PCG will receive a $.77 processing fee for each direct
service claim.
Background
This was discussed at the Finance Committee on September 11,
2012.
4.
Donation
Resolve, that the Board accept an annual donation in the amount of
$1,000 for the Penncrest band from Mrs. Kathy Ford, former longtime nurse at Penncrest High School, to honor the memory of her
husband, Dick.
Background
This was discussed at the Finance Committee on September 11,
2012.
5.
Agreement with Widener University
Resolve, that the Board approve an agreement with Widener
University to assign two (2) doctoral level psychology practicum
students to RTM during the 2012-2013 school year. There is no
cost to the District.
Background
The interns will provide psychological services for two (2) days per
week for nine months, under the supervision of an RTM school
psychologist.
X. Finance
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Attachment A
Handbook
For
Food Service Workers
Approved by the Board
of School Directors
September 27, 2012
For the period
July 1, 2012through
June 30, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I
GENERAL STATUS
A.
Physical Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
B.
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
C.
Redress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
D.
Resignation and Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II.
HOURS AND LEAVE
A.
Work Schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.
Sick Leave for Personal Illness or Injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C.
Personal Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D.
Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E.
Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
2
2
3
II.
FRINGE BENEFITS
A.
Compulsory Deductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B.
Voluntary Deductions, Full-time Employees Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IV.
WAGES
A.
Hourly Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
B.
Payroll Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
APPENDIX A - Food Service Salary Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I.
GENERAL STATUS
A.
Physical Examination
All employees newly hired shall be required to take a pre-employment physical
examination and Tine Test at his/her own expense. The results of this
examination shall be made available to the district upon request.
B.
Clearances
All newly hired employees must obtain the following clearances prior to
employment in Rose Tree Media School District.



Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Clearance
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
FBI Clearance
The Human Resources Department will assist the candidate with the application
process for the above clearances.
C.
Redress
Any employee who feels that he/she has not been treated fairly with regard to the
provisions of this handbook should notify his/her immediate supervisor within one
(1) week. If the matter cannot be resolved informally at that level, the employee is
entitled to a hearing conducted by the Chief Operations Officer, if requested within
thirty (30) days of the original alleged grievance.
D.
Resignation and Discharge
Any employee who expects to resign should provide his/her supervisor with at
least two (2) weeks notice wherever possible. An employee facing discharge is
entitled to a hearing directed by the Director of Management Services if he/she so
requests.
II.
HOURS AND LEAVE
A.
Work Schedules
Cafeteria workers will work all days when student lunches are served and other
days as directed by the Director of Dining Services and the Director of Pupil
Services.
Work schedules for each employee shall vary from building to building depending
on needs. Exact daily time schedules shall be determined by the Food Service
Unit Leaders and Director of Dining Services.
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B.
Sick Leave for Personal Illness or Injury
Each employee shall earn 1.0 days of sick leave per month. Accumulation of sick
leave shall be unlimited. Employees working fewer than 5 days per week will have
sick leave pro-rated based on the number of days worked.
Upon termination, full-time workers will be paid for up to 200 days of unused
accumulated sick leave at the rates below. Part-time workers will be prorated at
50% of the full time rate:
1-100 days
101-150 days
151 days and up
C.
$20 per day
$25 per day
$30 per day
Personal Days
Each full-time and part-time regular employee working five (5) days per week shall
be entitled to two (2) paid personal days per year. Employees working less than 5
days will be entitled to 1 personal day per year.
Employees shall be required to complete an application for approval of personal
days at least five (5) working days prior to the date of leave or if it is an
emergency, shall notify the appropriate supervisors as soon as possible and shall
complete the application upon return to work.
No more than ten percent (10%) of the staff in any one building will be granted
personal leave on the same day. In the event that more than ten percent (10%) of
the staff in one building request the same day for personal leave, then the
employees whose applications were submitted earliest to the Food Services Unit
Leaders will be granted the day requested. In buildings with fewer than ten (10)
employees, no more than one (1) person will be granted personal leave on the
same day.
Unused personal/emergency leave days will be paid to cafeteria employees on
their last pay of the school year.
D.
Classification
1.
Full-time employees - those employees who work five (5) hours or more per
day and/or twenty-five (25) hours or more per week on a regularly
scheduled basis.
2.
Part-time employees - those employees who work less than five (5) hours
per day and/or less than twenty-five (25) hours per week on a regularly
scheduled basis.
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E.
Leaves
Any employee who wishes to request an unpaid leave of absence must do so at
least two (2) weeks in advance. The written request should be made to the
Director of Pupil Services.
III.
FRINGE BENEFITS
A.
B.
Compulsory Deductions
1.
Food Service Unit Leaders shall receive all compensation/benefits as
outlined in the current ADSUP II agreement.
2.
Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System - For all
employees who work five hundred (500) hours per year.
a.
Description - Mandatory retirement plan to which the employee and
employer contribute during employment. At retirement it provides
several options of monthly payments. Full description of retirement
plan available at the Personnel Office.
b.
Eligibility - All employees who work five hundred (500) hours per
year must participate in the plan.
c.
Cost - Deducted at the rate established by PSERS from all earnings
within the school district.
d.
Recovery of Contribution - If employee terminates before retirement,
he/she may recover the amount of his/her contribution plus interest
from the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement
System. There are other options which may be advantageous. For
reference to these, the Personnel Office should be consulted.
Voluntary Deductions, Full-time Employees Only (5 hours per day or more and 25
hours a week or more).
1.
Medical Insurance - Hospital
a.
Coverage - The School District shall offer the following plans:
1.
2.
IBC Personal Choice 20/30/70 or equivalent.
IBC Personal Choice 10/20/70 or equivalent.
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3.
IBC Personal Choice 10 or equivalent..
The School District will pay its share of the applicable
premium for all food service workers who choose Plan 1 as
set forth in section 1. a. above. All food service workers who
choose Plan 2 or Plan 3 above must pay the difference
between the applicable premium of Plan 1 and the selected
plan which shall be collected through payroll deduction.
4.
The School District shall offer the following prescription plan:
Caremark $10/generic and $20/name brand.
b.
Eligibility - All full-time food service workers.
c.
Contributions
Food Service Workers shall contribute to the premium cost of
Personal Choice Option 20/30/70 or equivalent plan at the rate of
9%.
2.
Dental
a.
Contributions
Effective July 1, 2010, each employee shall contribute six dollars and
fifty cents ($6.50) per month toward the premium cost which shall be
paid through payroll deduction.
b.
Coverage
Basic Delta Dental Plan or equivalent. The School District has
the right to select the insurance carrier.
c.
Oral Surgery
Oral Surgery (100% ucr)
Prosthetics (50% ucr)
Periodontics (50% ucr)
Delta Dental Oral Surgery Plan or equivalent. The School District
has the right to select the insurance carrier.
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3.
Dental - Orthodontics
a.
Coverage:
1)
The lifetime orthodontics benefit shall be one thousand six
hundred dollars ($1,600).
Delta Dental Orthodontics Plan or equivalent. The School District has
the right to select the insurance carrier.
4.
Vision
a.
Contributions
Effective July 1, 2001, the School District shall contribute the
following amount per month toward the employee’s subscription:
$6.00 per month.
b.
Coverage
Eye Examination and Refraction Service. Vision Benefits of America
Plan or equivalent. The School District has the right to select the
insurance carrier.
The foregoing medical, dental, orthodontic and vision benefits
enumerated above shall, for the remaining years of this agreement,
be the same as those benefits afforded members of the Rose Tree
Media Education Association, including the same contributions for
those benefits as may apply to the members of that Association.
5.
Life Insurance
All full-time employees shall receive life insurance coverage, at School
District expense, as follows:
a.
b.
6.
1-2 years of employment
3+ years of employment
$ 5,000
$10,000
Disability Income Protection
a.
The School District shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of
the employee’s premium cost for all full-time employees who have
successfully completed the probationary period.
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7.
b.
Full-time employees during their first two years of employment shall
receive approximately sixty percent (60%), as determined by the
insurance carrier, of monthly salary to a maximum of $1,000 per
month after 30 calendar days of disability. The disability payment
shall continue for one year. Full-time employees, after the
completion of two full years of employment, shall receive payments
until age 65 or until recovery.
c.
An employee may not receive sick pay and disability pay
simultaneously nor sick pay and worker’s compensation pay
simultaneously when out of work because of disability, illness or
injury.
Automobile Insurance
a.
8.
The Board will provide non-ownership liability insurance as the
secondary insurer to supplement the individual’s own insurance for
accidents occurring while on authorized school business.
Cost Containment
a.
Effective July 1, 2011, each employee who chooses not to elect
health and hospital coverage with Rose Tree Media School District
shall receive monthly payments in the amount of $230 per month.
b.
If the employee chooses to reenter the plan, the first reentry shall be
at no cost to the employee. Any subsequent reentry shall cost the
employee twenty-five percent (25%) per month of the premium cost
for one year.
9.
School District reserves the right to change insurance carriers provided the
coverage is equivalent.
10.
Tax Deferred Annuity
11.
a.
Description - A plan whereby an employee may place a portion of his
annual income into an annuity for additional income at retirement.
While he is investing this amount, he does not pay federal income
tax on the contribution. The federal tax on this amount is deferred
until such time as the employee collects his annuity.
b.
Eligibility - All employees.
c.
Board Contribution - None.
Each employee will receive an apron and staff shirts from the school. All
employees are to wear black pants and skid resistant shoes.
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IV.
WAGES
A.
Hourly Rates
1.
B.
Wages will be in accordance with Appendix A.
Payroll Information
1.
Distribution of Pay - Pay days are every other Friday. In the event a pay
day falls on a holiday, the pay day will be advanced to the preceding
workday whenever possible.
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APPENDIX A
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOOD SERVICE SALARY STRUCTURE
Class
Years of
Service
1
N/A
N/A
Substitute
Experienced Substitute *
$10.55/hr
$11.63/hr
2013-2014
School
Year
$10.76/hr
$11.86/hr
2
0-1
1-2
Cafeteria Trainee
Cafeteria Trainee
$11.09/hr
$11.63/hr
$11.31/hr
$11.86/hr
3
2 plus
Regular Cafeteria Worker
$12.45/hr
$12.70/hr
4
N/A
Food Service Office Assistant
$13.14/hr
$13.40/hr
5
N/A
Team Leader - Responsible for limited
staff supervision and accountable for
decisions. Must have additional training.
$13.54/hr
$13.81/hr
N/A
Unit Leader
Responsible for staff, food preparation,
and purchasing, etc.
$16.24/hr
$16.56/hr
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Description
2012-2013
School Year
Anyone hired as a permanent employee anytime prior to March 30th of said year will get credit,
for salary purposes, for a full year of employment.
* Any employee who became a substitute after 2 plus years as regular employee.
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Attachment C
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND
ROSE TREE MEDIA BUS DRIVERS/
CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION
Approved by the
Board of School Directors
September 27, 2012
For the Period
July 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. .................................................................................................... Parameters of Agreement
1
II............................................................................. Association Rights and Responsibilities
3
III. ......................................................................................................... Working Conditions
5
IV. ............................................................................................................................... Leaves
18
V. ................................................................................................................................. Hours
24
VI. ............................................................................................................Economic Benefits
26
VII. ......................................................................................................................... Grievance
33
............................................................................................................................. Definitions
35
........................................................................................... Memorandum of Understanding
37
..................................................................................................................... Salary Schedule
39
ARTICLE I
PARAMETERS OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement entered into by and between the Board of the School Directors of Rose Tree
Media School District, (hereinafter “School District") Pennsylvania, and the Rose Tree Media
Bus Drivers/Custodial-Maintenance Association (hereinafter “Association”) effective
A.
RECOGNITION
BD/BA/C-M
The School District hereby recognizes the Association as the exclusive and sole
representative for collective bargaining as set forth in the certification of the
Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board dated May 11, 1971 (PERA-R-926-E) as
subsequently amended by PERA-U-5132-E as follows: All full-time and part-time bus
drivers, full-time and regular part-time custodians, maintenance personnel, bus
mechanics and bus aides, and excluding all professional employes, supervisors, first
level supervisors and confidential employes as defined by the Public Employe Relations
Act (Act 195 of 1970).
B.
MODIFICATION BD/BA/C-M
This Agreement shall not be modified in whole or in part except by an instrument, in
writing, duly executed by both parties.
C.
SEPARABILITY
BD/BA/C-M
If any provision of this Agreement or any application of the Agreement to any employee
or group of employees is held to be contrary to law, then such provision or application
shall not be deemed valid and subsisting, except to the extent permitted by law, but all
other provisions or applications shall continue in full force and effect.
D.
WAIVER
BD/BA/C-M
The parties agree that all negotiable items have been discussed during the negotiations
leading to this Agreement, and that no additional negotiations on this Agreement shall
be conducted on any item, whether contained herein or not, during the life of this
Agreement.
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E.
NO STRIKE/NO LOCKOUT
BD/BA/C-M
Both parties agree to faithfully abide by the provisions of Act 195. It is mutually agreed that
there shall be no strike, as that term is defined under Act 195, during the life of this Agreement,
nor shall any officer, representative or official of the Association authorize, assist or encourage
any such strike during the life of this Agreement. The Association further agrees that it and the
members of the bargaining unit will not, during the term of this Agreement, engage in a strike,
selective strikes or any other concerted effort designed to impair the normal operation of the
School District. It is further agreed that the School District shall not engage in any lockout
during the life of this Agreement.
F.
CONSTRUCTION
BD/BA/C-M
The Association and the School District agree that this Agreement shall be interpreted and
construed in a manner neither in violation of nor in conflict with any provisions of any statute
or statutes enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
G.
H.
MANAGEMENT RIGHTS BD/BA/C-M
1.
The School District hereby reserves to itself the authority conferred upon it by law.
Such authority shall not be deemed to be limited, except by the express provisions of
this Agreement.
2.
It is understood and agreed that the School District has the exclusive right to modify or
approve School District policy. The School District, with the advice of its management
officials, also retains the right to initiate policy proposals or amendments at its
discretion.
DATE BD/BA/C-M
All Articles in this Agreement shall be in effect from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016.
ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
ROSE TREE MEDIA BUS DRIVERS/
CUSTODIAL-MAINTENANCE ASSOC.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, President
, President
Grace Eves, Secretary
, Secretary
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ARTICLE II
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A.
RELEASED TIME FOR MEETINGS
BD/BA/C-M
Whenever any representative of the Association or any employee participates
during normal working hours in formal negotiations, grievance hearings, meetings
or conferences mutually agreed upon by the School Board or Administration and
the Association, he/she shall suffer no loss of pay.
B.
MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP
BD/BA/C-M
Any employee included in the unit for whom the Association has been certified as
the exclusive bargaining agent by the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, and
who is a member of this Association or who joins the Association after the
effective date of this Agreement, must remain a member of the Association for the
duration of this Agreement, provided that any such employee may resign from the
Association during a period of fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of this
Agreement; provided further that in the event any employee, who is a member of
the Association, terminates his employment with the Rose Tree Media School
District on or before June 30th or any year of this Agreement, such person may
resign from the Association during the period of fifteen (15) days prior to June 30
of that year.
C.
FACILITIES BD/BA/C-M
1.
Mail - The Association shall be permitted the use of inter-school facilities
provided such use does not interfere with regular school mail.
A mail box shall be provided in each building in the School District for
employees’ mail.
2.
Bulletin Boards - The Association shall have for its exclusive use the right
to a designated bulletin board in a convenient location in each building, in
the maintenance shop and in the bus garage.
3.
School Equipment -The Association shall have the use of school equipment
when prior permission has been granted by the building supervisor. Any
materials consumed by the Association shall be paid for by the Association
promptly upon receiving an invoice from the School District. Any damages
done to equipment or materials shall be paid for by the Association
promptly upon receiving an invoice from the School District.
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4.
D.
Building Use - The Association and its representatives shall normally be
allowed the use of the school buildings for meetings after school hours.
Arrangement for such use shall be made with the Principal of the building
in which the meeting is planned or with the staff member in charge of the
building. In all such cases, regular instructional and instructional-support
programs of the School District shall have priority. In addition,
Association meetings shall not be held on School District time.
FAIR SHARE
BD/BA/C-M
1.
Effective September 1, 1990, employees in the bargaining unit who are not
members of the Association shall be required to pay to the Association a
“Fair Share Fee” for services rendered as the exclusive bargaining agent, as
provided under Act 84 of 1988.
2.
The School District, on or before November 1st of each year, will provide
the Association with a list of the names and addresses of all employees.
The School District will also provide the Association with the name and
address of any employee hired after October 1st, such notice to be provided
within thirty (30) days after the date of hire.
3.
By December 1st of each year, the Association shall provide the School
District with names of employees who are non-members of the Association,
the amount of the “Fair Share Fee,” and a payment schedule for the
deduction of the fee. For employees hired after November 1st of each year,
the Association will provide the School District with the amount of the fee
and a payment schedule for deduction of the fee. The School District will
deduct such fee from the paychecks of each non-member in accordance
with the schedule provided, and shall promptly transmit the amount
deducted to the Association Treasurer.
4.
The Association will indemnify, defend and hold the School District
harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, and plaintiff’s
attorney’s fees awarded as a result of any action taken against the School
District, or other forms of liability that shall arise out of or by reason of
action taken by the School District to comply with the provisions of this
section.
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ARTICLE III
WORKING CONDITIONS
A.
B.
VACANCIES
BD/BA/C-M
1.
For all vacancies for bargaining unit positions, the School District shall post
in each school building, custodian’s office, maintenance shop and bus
garage and Association designated bulletin boards, a notice clearly setting
forth a description of the position, qualifications, salary or wage range, and
procedure for application. Such notice shall be posted at least ten (10)
calendar days before the position is filled. In emergency cases, an interim
appointment may be made. A copy of all job positions shall be given to the
Association Secretary. The Association shall be responsible for providing
the name and address of the Association Secretary to the School District.
2.
Each member of the bargaining unit who applies in writing shall receive
full due consideration for any vacant position. Due consideration shall
mean the opportunity for submission of an updated resume and an
interview.
VOLUNTARY TRANSFERS
C-M
Requests to transfer to another shift, building, or bargaining unit position shall be
made, in writing, to the Director of Management Services for the School District.
C.
SENIORITY
C-M
1.
Seniority starts when a new custodial-maintenance employee successfully
completes the ninety (90) calendar day probationary period. Unsatisfactory
rated employee can be dismissed at any time during the probationary
period. Satisfactory rated workers will begin accruing seniority in the
School District. Seniority shall not be interrupted by a layoff or furlough
for two (2) years provided the employee returns to work within five (5)
days of notification of return to work. (For purposes of calculation of
employees working part-time, their part-time service will be prorated.)
2.
If there is to be a reduction in the custodian work force, it shall be done by
laying off the least senior custodian. If there is to be a reduction in the
number of maintenance men, the least senior person in this classification
has the right to bump a custodian with less seniority.
3.
A copy of the seniority list shall be provided the Association in September,
March and May.
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4.
D.
Employees in the same job classification hired at the same School Board
meeting shall have their seniority determined by lottery.
SENIORITY BD
Seniority shall be defined as the period of uninterrupted service for the School
District. Paid and unpaid leaves of absence shall not count as any interruption of
service. Seniority starts when a new bus driver successfully completes the
probationary period. A copy of the seniority list shall be provided the Association
in September, March and May.
Seniority shall be uninterrupted by a layoff or furlough for one (1) year provided
the employee returns to work within five (5) work days of written notification to
return to work.
Employees hired on the same School Board agenda shall have their seniority
determined by lottery.
E.
TRANSPORTATION LOUNGE BD/BA
The School District shall provide and maintain a lounge area in the general area of
the bus compound for use by bus drivers and bus aides.
F.
REQUIRED MEETINGS OR HEARINGS
BD/BA/C-M
Whenever any employee is required to appear before a supervisor, central office
administrator, School Board or any School Board committee or member thereof
concerning any matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that
employee in his/her position or employment or the salary or any increments
pertaining thereto, then he/she shall be given prior written notice of the reasons for
such meeting or interview and shall be entitled to have a representative of the
Association or legal counsel present to advise him/her and represent him/her
during such meeting or interview.
All bus drivers and bus aides shall be required to attend the opening day exercises
of school each school year as scheduled by the Superintendent of the School
District, or his/her designee, during which time these employees may also
participate in additional transportation activities as designated by the Supervisor of
Transportation at his/her discretion. Each of these employees shall be paid for
four (4) hours for attendance at these opening day activities at each employee’s
hourly rate of pay then in effect.
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If any bus driver is employed with another employer during the summer months
when the School District is not in session (Summer Employment), and which
Summer Employment will continue beyond the date of the opening day exercises
for the ensuing school year, on or before August 1st the bus driver’s summer
employer must send a letter or written notice on the summer employer’s stationery
to the Director of Human Resources of the School District to verify that the bus
driver’s Summer Employment will extend beyond the opening day of school for
the ensuing school year so that the bus driver may be excused from attending the
opening day of school.
G.
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
BD/BA/C-M
The School District will comply with all federal and state laws.
H.
VENDING MACHINES
BD/BA
The Association shall be permitted to have installed in the transportation lounge
vending machines. The Association shall assume all costs for the operation and
maintenance of such machines.
I.
PERSONNEL FILE BD/BA/C-M
1.
Each employee shall have the right to review the contents of his/her
personnel file. An employee shall be entitled to have a representative of the
Association accompany him/her during such review.
2.
No materials derogatory to any employee’s conduct, service, character, or
personality shall be placed in his/her personnel file unless the employee has
had an opportunity to review the materials. The employee shall
acknowledge that he/she had the opportunity to review such materials by
affixing his/her signature to the copy to be filed with the understanding that
such signature in no way indicates agreement with the contents thereof.
Failure or refusal of an employee to affix his/her signature shall not
preclude the report from remaining in the employee’s record. The
employee shall also have the right to submit a written answer to such
materials and his/her answer shall be attached to the file copy.
3.
The employee may submit a written request to the Superintendent that
derogatory materials in the employee’s personnel file be removed from the
employee’s personnel file. The Superintendent shall render a decision in
writing no more than twenty (20) working days after receiving the
employee’s written request and which decision shall be final.
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J.
4.
No item shall be removed from the personnel file of the employee without
the employee’s authorization. No examination shall be made of the
employee’s personnel file by other than employees of the School District
authorized by the Administration of the School District or persons
authorized by the employee.
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Only material contained in the School District Personnel official file may
be used at disciplinary hearings that come before the Superintendent.
LAVATORY C-M
Lavatory facilities shall be provided within reasonable distance of assigned
working areas.
K.
MATERIALS
C-M
Employees shall be provided with materials to perform their assigned duties.
L.
PROTECTION OF PROPERTY C-M
If the District requires an employee to use his/her own tools and they are damaged
or stolen through no fault of the employee, then the District will reimburse the
employee.
M.
VENDING MACHINES
C-M
Vending machines shall continue to be made available as in current practice.
N.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
At the Superintendent’s discretion, the School District solicitor shall be available
to individuals sued for performance within jurisdiction of their assignments.
O.
DUE PROCESS
BD/BA/C-M
The School District and the Association expressly agree that the School District
and the Administration shall have the right to discipline an employee for cause.
Disciplinary actions which the Board or Administration may take, provided that
cause exists, may include, but shall not be limited to, oral reprimand, written
warning, written reprimand, unsatisfactory rating, or dismissal for cause.
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No employee shall be dismissed unless the Superintendent shall recommend
dismissal and a majority of the School Board shall vote for dismissal at a public
meeting of the School Board.
In determining whether cause exists for dismissal, that term shall specifically
include, but shall not be limited to, just cause, or any conduct or action by an
employee which would lawfully provide a proper basis for dismissal.
In the event that the Superintendent shall recommend to the School Board that an
employee be dismissed, that recommendation and the reasons therefore shall be
transmitted, in writing, to the School Board President and the employee involved.
This section shall apply to disciplinary actions only and shall not apply to
retirement, abandonment of contract, resignation, or other changes in employee
status which are initiated by the employee, or which are initiated by the School
Board for reasons other than for the purpose of discipline of an employee for
cause.
P.
5.
VACANCIES
BD
1.
Open Routes - Seniority shall apply with respect to choice of open routes.
The bus driver having the greatest seniority shall be entitled to claim any
open route.
2.
If a bus route which is operated by a more senior bus driver is eliminated,
that more senior bus driver may bump a less senior bus driver if the more
senior bus driver chooses the bus route being operated by the less senior
bus driver. Bus drivers shall be limited to one (1) voluntary change per
year.
3.
All open bus routes will be posted within five (5) work days of the vacancy
and will remain posted for a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours or until
bid upon thereafter.
4.
A bus route shall be defined as a combination morning/afternoon/afterschool activity run, exclusive of kindergarten runs and vocational-technical
school runs.
Bus Route Bidding
a)
Every effort will be made to conduct the bidding of the bus routes on
the third (3rd) Thursday in August. Bus routes will be posted for
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three (3) days prior to bidding. Public and private school calendars
will be posted for three (3) days, if available, prior to bidding. If the
bidding date has to be changed for any reason, the Supervisor of
Transportation will send written notice to each employee.
b)
6.
Every bus driver and bus aide who attends the regular annual bid
meeting shall be required to attend the School District's
transportation business meeting for which each bus driver and bus
aide shall receive two (2) hours compensation at the bus driver’s
regular hourly pay rate. Every bus driver shall complete the practice
run of that bus driver’s bus route obtained as the result of the bid
meeting and shall be compensated for his/her base hours at the bus
driver’s regular hourly rate.
The following shall be the process for assigning bus aides to bus routes:
a.
The bus aides shall be invited to the bus drivers’ bid meeting in
August by way of a separate letter from that which is sent to the bus
drivers. The bus aide’s letter will not list all the bidding procedures
that are found in the bus drivers’ letter.
b.
At the end of the bidding, the Supervisor of Transportation will ask
the bus aides to write down their preferences for the bus routes they
would like to have for the ensuing school year. Those preferences
shall be turned into the Supervisor of Transportation. On the posted
bus routes, the Transportation Department will write down on the
top sheet whether or not the bus route will require a bus aide so that
the bus aides may know which bus routes will need a bus aide.
c.
During the week after the bus drivers’ bid meeting, the
Transportation Department will review the students who are going to
be on each bus route and which bus driver has successfully bid on
each bus route that requires a bus aide. The Transportation
Department will then assign each bus aide to the bus route based on
the bus aide’s ability to best manage the students on that route, to
work successfully with the assigned bus driver, the bus aide’s past
experience dealing with the students and that bus driver and the bus
aide’s stated preference for that bus route, if possible. Once
assigned, the School District reserves the right to change the
assignment of the bus aide if deemed necessary.
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Q.
FIELD TRIPS
BD/BA
1.
Notification - Notification of the additional assignments shall be made one
(1) week in advance of the trip whenever possible. If less than one week,
driver shall not be penalized his/her turn in the rotation if he/she cannot
accept the trip.
2.
Distribution - Additional driving assignments shall be grouped into five (5)
categories:
a.
Short: Assignments expected to be three (3) hours or less on
weekdays;
b.
Long: Assignments expected to be more than three (3) hours on
weekdays;
c.
After 4:00 p.m. on weekdays;
d.
Saturdays; and
e.
Sundays.
1.
All trips outside the normal workday shall be posted in the
bus garage office and shall include date of trip, destination,
clock-in-time, starting time, approximate ending time, and
assignment category. Employees wishing to indicate desire
for work in a category may sign on whichever of the list(s)
he/she chooses.
2.
Assignments shall be offered rotating through this posted
seniority list. The date of each offered assignment should be
indicated on the posted trip. The stroke sheet shall be
updated monthly.
3.
Eligibility - Substitute bus drivers may not sign the field trip
sheet. Employees who sign the sheet for a field trip must be
available for same. (Example: 9:15 a.m. field trip and
employee normally returns from a.m. run at 9:30 a.m. This
driver would not be eligible to sign the field trip sheet.) The
Supervisor of Transportation will have the sole responsibility
for interpreting whether a driver is eligible.
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Bus drivers who become eligible for field trips during the school year shall
receive prorated field trip credits by the Supervisor of Transportation.
4.
No regular bus driver shall be removed from fulfilling his/her normal bus
driving duties (bus routes) for the purpose of taking a field trip, except in
the case of an emergency.
5.
The following shall be the process for assigning bus aides to field trips:
a.
As field trips are posted for the bus drivers to sign up for, the
Transportation Department will write on the top of each field trip if a
bus aide is needed on that trip. Generally a bus aide will be required
only if a student is going on a field trip who requires the use of a
wheelchair. The bus aide is responsible for securing the wheelchair
on the bus and providing any assistance, if needed, to the student
during the bus trip.
b.
When the Transportation Department takes down the posting and
assigns the bus driver(s), the bus aide(s) will also be assigned. All
bus aides who have been trained in securing wheelchairs are eligible
for these trips. If more than one (1) bus aide signs up for the same
field trip, the Transportation Department will assign bus aides on a
rotating basis so that no one bus aide will get all of the field trips.
The Transportation Department will keep a list in the Transportation
Department office of how many field trips each bus aide has been
assigned.
c.
If no bus aide is available for a field trip, the Transportation
Department will assign the next available regular bus driver who
signed up for that trip but did not get the trip as the bus driver. If
that regular bus driver is able to perform the assignment as a bus
aide, it will be assigned to that bus driver. If no regular bus driver is
available to accept the assignment as a bus aide, the Transportation
Department will make the assignment to a substitute bus driver, if
necessary.
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R.
JOB ASSIGNMENTS
BD
1.
Each bus driver shall report for work at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to
departure time. This time shall normally be used for bus preparation unless
otherwise assigned.
2.
Job assignments shall be not less than two (2) hours except for kindergarten
bus runs and vocational-technical bus runs which shall be a minimum of
one and one-half (1.5) hours. This time includes bus preparation time.
3.
Base hours for a bus driver shall constitute those hours during which a bus
driver maintains a scheduled morning and/or mid-day and/or afternoon bus
run in accordance with the annual School District bus run schedule posted
at the time of bidding.
4.
All bus runs shall be established to the nearest quarter (1/4) hour for the
purpose of establishing base hours.
5.
In the event a bus driver works more than his/her daily base hours, the bus
driver shall be paid for the actual time which the bus driver works as
otherwise provided herein.
6.
Base hours will be distributed to bus drivers by October 31st of the current
school year. The maximum daily base hours shall be eight (8) hours unless
otherwise established by the School District.
Subsequent to the bid meeting for bus runs, the School District may, at its
election, assign a bus run to an eligible bus driver that will exceed eight (8)
hours in a day. Under such circumstances, seniority shall be respected in
making such assignments whenever practical.
7.
If the implementation of a bus run discloses that the bus run exceeds the
base hours established by the School District for that bus run, the bus driver
may appeal in writing the length of that bus run to the Supervisor of
Transportation on or before November 15th. The Supervisor of
Transportation must render a written decision on the appeal within thirty
(30) days. If a decision is not rendered within thirty (30) days, the appeal is
granted and the base hours for the bus run shall be increased in accordance
with the appeal. Thereafter, the bus driver’s base hours for that bus run
shall be in accordance with the appeal for the balance of the school year. If
the appeal is granted, the bus driver shall receive adjusted pay for used sick
or personal days retroactive to the date of the appeal.
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S.
8.
If the Supervisor of Transportation denies the appeal, the bus driver may
file a written appeal from that denial to the Director of Management
Services within five (5) working days from receipt by the bus driver of the
written denial. The Director of Management Services must render a written
decision on the appeal within thirty (30) days. If a decision is not rendered
within thirty (30) days, the appeal is granted and the base hours for the bus
run shall be increased in accordance with the bus driver’s appeal.
Thereafter, the bus driver’s base hours for that bus run shall be in
accordance with the appeal for the balance of the school year. If the appeal
is granted, the bus driver shall receive adjusted pay for used sick or
personal days retroactive to the date of the appeal. The decision of the
Director of Management Services shall be final.
9.
If a bus driver uses a personal day or sick day for purposes of pay, the bus
driver shall receive pay for that day based on the bus driver’s daily base
hours. The maximum payment for personal days and sick days shall not
exceed eight (8) hours. If a bus driver’s daily base hours change after
October 31st, payment for personal days and sick days shall thereafter be in
accordance with the bus driver’s changed base hours.
10.
If a bus driver misses six (6) mid-day bus runs during the school year in
any year of this Agreement, while still performing his/her morning and
afternoon bus runs on the same day, then the mid-day bus run assigned to
that bus route may be removed from that bus route and posted for
reassignment.
TEMPORARY BUS RUNS and EXTENSIONS of BUS RUNS
BD
1.
Definition - Temporary bus runs and extensions of bus runs shall be those
bus runs where the bus driver currently assigned to a bus run is unable to
perform that bus run so that a replacement bus driver must be assigned to
that bus run during the time that the regular bus driver is unable to perform
his/her assigned bus run.
2.
Assignment of Temporary Bus Runs and Extensions of Bus Runs Assignments of bus drivers for temporary bus runs and/or extensions of bus
runs shall be offered on a rotating basis through the seniority list starting
with the most senior eligible bus driver and thereafter rotating through the
complete seniority list (Rotating List) before beginning over and which
Rotating List shall be carried over from school year to school year. Except
in extenuating circumstances, as determined by the School District,
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assignments of temporary bus runs and/or extensions of bus runs shall not
result in a bus driver exceeding eight (8) base hours per day.
T.
EXTRA WORK
BD/BA/C-M
1.
Definition - Extra Work is defined as any transportation related work,
generally unanticipated, which may arise from time to time that has not
been previously posted and/or assigned.
2.
Assignments for extra work shall be offered by rotating through a separate
Morning Seniority List and Afternoon Seniority List, depending on the
clock-in time/start time of the extra work.
a)
A Morning Seniority List will be maintained and used for all
assignments for extra work requiring a clock-in time/start time
between 8:30 AM and 2.29 PM.
b)
An Afternoon Seniority List will be maintained and used for all
assignments for extra work requiring a clock-in time/start time after
2:30 PM.
3.
If a regular bus driver eligible to perform extra work declines to accept the
extra work on the Morning Seniority List and/or the Afternoon Seniority
List the driver shall not be eligible to perform further extra work on that
Seniority List until extra work has been offered to all of the regular bus
drivers on the applicable Seniority List in the order in which they appear.
Acceptance or refusal to perform extra work on either seniority list shall be
treated the same for purposes of offering assignments.
4.
Extra Work not yet assigned after going through the entire rotation of the
Morning Seniority List or Afternoon Seniority List, as appropriate, may
then be offered to substitute bus drivers.
5.
Any bus driver may elect not to participate in either the Morning Seniority
List or Afternoon Seniority List, or both, for assignment of extra work by
providing a written statement to the Dispatcher. Any driver who makes
that election may request to be returned to the appropriate Seniority List
from which the driver has withdrawn by providing written notification to
the Dispatcher at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the start of use of
that Seniority List (e.g. - a driver wishing to be returned to the Afternoon
Seniority List must advise the dispatcher at least seventy-two (72) hours
before the day that the Afternoon Seniority List is to be used that the driver
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wishes to be returned to that Seniority List.). A driver may request to join
and/or be dropped from the Morning Seniority List or Afternoon Seniority
List no more than a total of three (3) times for each list during the course of
any one school year.
U.
6.
For purposes of extra work, temporary changes to clock-in time of thirty
(30) minutes or less prior to normal clock-in time is not considered an extra
work assignment. (These changes must be requested by the School District
in order to fully cover all assignments for the day and only a minimal
number of bus drivers will be available at the time needed. An example
would be when drivers are asked to clock-in at 2:00 p.m. to take sports
teams to away locations because they are one of a limited number of drivers
available between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.)
7.
Extra Work requiring a Bus Aide will be assigned based on seniority unless
the Bus Aide selected is not qualified to perform the extra work in which
event the next Bus Aide with seniority will be assigned the extra work so
long as the Bus Aide is qualified to perform the extra work. This process
will be continued through the Bus Aide list in the same manner until the
extra work has been offered to all Bus Aides. Once the extra work has been
offered to all Bus Aides the cycle will start over using the same process. If
no Bus Aide is available, the School District will assign the extra work to a
regular bus driver using a seniority list in the same manner as in Section 3
above. If no regular bus driver is available, the extra work will be assigned
to substitute bus drivers in the same manner as Section 4 above.
LAYOFFS
BA
1.
In the event of a furlough or layoff of bargaining unit employees,
employees shall be laid off from their job classification based upon their
education, training, skill, job evaluation and seniority. The Association,
when grieving and/or arbitrating any decision by the School District
concerning who is to be laid off, has the burden of proving that the School
District’s decision was arbitrary or discriminatory.
2.
Employees shall be recalled from layoff within their job classification in
the inverse order in which they were laid off. No new employee shall be
hired until all employees on layoff status from that job classification have
been offered the opportunity to return.
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V.
3.
Seniority shall be defined as the length of continuous service with the Rose
Tree Media School District in the same classification within the bargaining
unit. Paid and unpaid leaves of absence shall not count as an interruption
of service. Seniority shall start on the date of the employee’s hire by the
Board of Directors in that classification. Seniority shall be uninterrupted by
layoff or furlough for one (1) year provided the employee returns to work
within five (5) work days of written notification to return to work.
4.
When two or more employees have the same seniority date, the order of
seniority will be determined by lottery.
5.
The School District shall provide to the President of the Association a list
of all Association members with their years in the School District and
seniority in classification no later than November 1st of each school year.
JOB ASSIGNMENTS
BA
1.
Job assignments shall be made by the School District based on the needs of
the students as determined by the School District.
2.
Job assignments shall not be less than 2 hours.
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ARTICLE IV
LEAVES
A.
PERSONAL-EMERGENCY LEAVE
BD/BA/C-M
Each employee in his/her second year of employment shall be entitled to two (2)
personal days per year. Individuals shall be required to complete the then current
application form for approval of such leave at least five (5) working days prior to
the date of leave or if it is an emergency leave shall notify the appropriate
supervisor as soon as possible and shall complete the then current application form
upon return to work. “Personal” will be sufficient written reason for both days.
Personal leave days are to be used for emergency or personal business that could
not be otherwise scheduled during an employee’s non-work hours. No employee
may use a personal day on the last scheduled work day before a holiday or on the
first scheduled work day after a holiday or the first day or the last day of the
school year except in extenuating circumstances as approved by the School
District. Personal days may not be taken on successive workdays except in
extenuating circumstances as approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
No more than ten (10%) percent of the members of the bargaining unit shall take a
personal leave day on the same workday.
Personal-emergency days not used shall be converted to compensation by
multiplying the number of days times the normal number of hours worked per day
times employee’s hourly rate of pay. This computation shall take place the week
following the last student day.
B.
COURT APPEARANCES
BD/BA/C-M
1.
An employee who is called for jury duty shall suffer no loss in salary
during the period of his/her actual jury service provided that he/she shall
furnish the School District with a statement from the appropriate Clerk of
Court attesting to the period of such service and provided that he/she turn
back to the School District any amounts paid for such service during such
period of service.
2.
An employee who is subpoenaed as a witness by the School District in a
court proceeding, or who is a party to a suit against the School District as a
result of or relating directly to the discharge of his/her duties as an
employee of the School District while acting within the scope of his/her
duties shall suffer no loss in salary during the period of his/her appearance
in court, provided that the proceeding has not been initiated by the
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employee or the Association. Such employee shall furnish the School
District with a copy of the applicable subpoena together with a statement
from the Clerk of Court attesting to the period of appearance in court and
shall turn back to the School District any witness fees received.
C.
3.
Any employee who is a party to a suit against the School District shall not
be reimbursed his or her wages that were lost because of the court
appearance.
4.
A bus driver or bus aide summoned to Court concerning any traffic or
vehicle occurrences related to his/her operation of a school district bus shall
be paid his/her regular hourly rate for the time spent in Court and mileage
at the rate then in effect as determined by the Internal Revenue Service plus
any toll charges upon submittal of proof thereof.
SICK LEAVE
1.
BD/BA/C-M
Normal Sick Leave - Employees earn sick leave days in the following
manner:
An employee shall accrue one (1) paid sick day per month for each month
that the employee works each year. The sick day shall be earned at the end
of each month. Any ten (10) month employee who presently is entitled to
eleven (11) sick days per year shall be grandfathered in at eleven (11) sick
days per year.
Unused sick leave may accumulate from year to year.
2.
Doctor’s Excuse - A doctor’s excuse will not be requested for less than
three (3) days of consecutive sick leave. However, when an employee is
absent due to sickness after the employee has used up all available sick
days, the employee will be required to produce a doctor’s excuse regardless
of the length of absence. If the School District believes that the employee
has been abusing this provision, a letter detailing the School District’s
concern shall be provided to the employee. If the employee’s behavior
persists, the School District shall require the employee to produce a
doctor’s excuse.
3.
Notification - A statement will be provided to each employee by October 1st
of each year as to the number of days accumulated.
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4.
Sick Leave Buy Back - Upon termination from employment a full time
employee with a minimum of ten (10) years service with the School District
shall be paid in the following manner for unused accumulated sick leave:
a)
b)
c)
1-100 days - $30 per day.
101-150 days - $35 per day.
Over 150 days - $40 per day.
The maximum number of days for entitlement to compensation for unused
sick leave shall be 200 days.
Upon termination from employment a part-time employee with a minimum
of ten (10) years service with School District shall be paid at the rate of
fifty (50%) percent of a full-time employee in the following manner for
unused accumulated sick leave:
a)
b)
c)
1-100 days - $15.00 per day.
101-150 days - $17.50 per day.
Over 150 days - $20.00 per day.
The maximum number of days for entitlement to compensation for unused
sick leave shall be 200 days.
D.
CHILD REARING LEAVE
BD/BA/C-M
1.
An employee who is expecting or whose spouse is expecting the birth of a
child, or who expects to adopt a child, and who wishes to continue
employment following a period of absence taken for the purpose of rearing
the child, shall be granted a child-rearing leave of absence without pay.
2.
An employee who wishes a child-rearing leave of absence without pay
must submit a request for such leave, in writing, to the Office of the
Superintendent not later than forty-five (45) days prior to the proposed
effective date of the child-rearing leave.
3.
The written request for child-rearing leave shall specify the expected date
of birth or adoption of the child and shall specify the proposed period of the
leave.
4.
Approval of a request for child-rearing leave shall be reflected upon the
minutes of the School Board and shall specify the period of the leave. The
minimum length of child-rearing leave is forty-five (45) working days and
the maximum length is twelve (12) months, one (1) calendar year.
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5.
An employee who has been granted a child-rearing leave of absence and
who wishes to terminate the leave prior to the approved termination date
may request approval of an earlier termination date. A request for an early
termination of an approved child-rearing leave must be made, in writing, to
the Office of the Superintendent at least thirty (30) days prior to the new
termination date requested or in an emergency as soon as possible.
6.
Upon termination of the leave, the School District shall reinstate the
employee to the position held prior to the leave, if available, or to a
substantially equal position if such position is available. If such position is
not available, the School District may offer the employee any other
available position for which the employee is qualified.
7.
Employees on authorized child-rearing leaves of absence without pay,
pursuant to this Article, shall not be considered to be active employees of
the School District during the period of the leave and shall not be entitled to
any benefits, including, but not limited to salary, fringe benefits, sick leave,
personal leave, or other types of paid benefits, which are granted active
employees. Employees shall neither lose seniority nor accrue seniority
during the leave.
8.
No employee shall be entitled to a period of absence or leave allowed or
authorized under any other Article of this Agreement during any period of
absence approved under this Article.
9.
Employees granted child-rearing leave may be allowed to remain a member
of School District group insurance plans during the leave at their own
expense, subject to approval of the carrier(s), if they request that they be
allowed to remain a member of the plans prior to beginning of the childrearing leave. Because the School District pays premiums one month in
advance, the employee must submit monthly premium payments to the
Business Office at least one month in advance of the date that each
premium payment is due.
10.
The time limits expressed in this Section may be waived by written
approval of the Superintendent in the event of extenuating circumstances
which the Superintendent, in his/her sole discretion, deems sufficient.
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E.
VACATION LEAVE
1.
Employees shall earn vacation at the rate of .83 days per month worked
during each of their first ten (10) years of employment in the District.
2.
Employees shall earn vacation at the rate of 1.25 days per month worked in
each year after their tenth (10th) year of employment.
Unused vacation may be accumulated to a maximum of twenty (20) days.
3.
F.
C-M
4.
Vacation must be approved at least one (1) month in advance by the
employee’s supervisor.
5.
At the termination of employment or upon the employee’s death, the
employee or his legally authorized representative shall receive
compensation for unused vacation days.
ASSOCIATION LEAVE
BD/BA/C-M
The president, vice president, secretary or treasurer of the Association shall be
authorized to attend Association-related business meetings, and shall be granted
such leave of absence as is necessary for such purposes, to a limit of five (5) total
days per year for the bargaining unit. Such absences shall not be charged to the
employee’s sick or personal leave. No expenses incident to attendance to such
meetings shall be paid by School District, the Association shall pay and reimburse
the School District the wages for the substitute engaged, during absence. The
Association will notify the School District, in writing, at least three (3) weeks in
advance of any use of Association leave days.
G.
HOLIDAYS
BD/BA/C-M
1.
All custodial and maintenance employees shall receive those holidays
designated each year by the School District in the School District's annual
calendar which shall be those days when all School District buildings are
closed. Each employee shall be compensated at his/her hourly pay rate for
that calendar year for those designated holidays. Except in extenuating
circumstances as approved by the by the Superintendent or his/her
designee, no custodial or maintenance employee may use a personal day on
the work day before a holiday or the work day after a holiday or on the first
day or the last day of the school year.
2.
Any bus driver or bus aide who works on Memorial Day or Thanksgiving
Day shall receive one and one-half (1.5) times the bus driver’s hourly rate
or the bus aide’s hourly rate.
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3.
Bus Drivers and Bus Aides shall receive three (3) paid holidays designated
as Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Each bus driver
and bus aide shall be compensated at straight time for each holiday based
on each bus driver’s and bus aide’s base hours for that school year.
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ARTICLE V
HOURS
A.
B.
REGULAR
C-M
1.
Custodial Staff and Maintenance Staff assigned to a single work location:
The normal hours for custodial and maintenance staff shall be eight (8)
hours per day, exclusive of thirty (30) consecutive minutes, except in
extenuating circumstances, for lunch scheduled on a regular work week of
five (5) consecutive days. No changes in the normal hours or regular work
week shall be made except in cases of emergency.
2.
Maintenance Staff assigned to the District Maintenance Office - The
normal hours for maintenance staff shall be eight (8) hours per day,
exclusive of a one-half (½) hour for lunch. Maintenance employees shall
be allowed fifteen (15) minutes paid travel time to and from the
maintenance office for their lunch.
3.
Bus Mechanic Staff - The normal hours for bus mechanic staff shall be
eight (8) hours per day exclusive of one (1) hour for lunch.
4.
Shift Change - Whenever possible, the supervisor will consult with the
employee prior to adjusting the employee’s work hours.
5.
Custodian Staff and Maintenance Staff shall not be required to work more
than sixteen (16) hours in a workday, except in the event of an emergency
as determined by the School District, in which case any such employee
shall be paid at two (2) times the employee’s regular hourly rate for all
continuous hours worked in excess of sixteen (16) hours.
CLASSIFICATION BD/BA/C-M
1.
Full-time - All employees hired before July 1, 2012 who work five (5) or
more hours each day and twenty-five (25) or more hours each week on a
regular basis shall be considered full-time employees. All employees hired
after July 1, 2012, who work seven (7) or more hours each day and thirtyfive (35) or more hours each week on a regular basis shall be considered
full-time employees.
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2.
C.
Part-time - All employees hired before July 1, 2012, who work less than
five (5) hours each day and less than twenty-five hours each week on a
regular basis shall be considered part-time employees. All employees hired
after July 1, 2012, who work less than seven (7) hours each day and less
than thirty-five (35) hours each week on a regular basis shall be considered
part-time employees.
BREAKS
C-M
An employee who is required to work four (4) or more hours after completing an
eight (8) hour shift shall receive an additional meal period of thirty (30) minutes.
This shall be paid time and shall be scheduled to occur within six (6) hours of the
previous meal period.
For each four (4) hours of work, an employee will receive a 10 minute break.
D.
LAYOVER TIME
BD/BA
A bus driver shall be compensated for time actually on the road as well as for time
required in layover, such as may occur on a field trip which requires his/her
availability. Bus drivers are expected to remain during layover periods on the
scene or where directed by their supervisor as in current practice.
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ARTICLE VI
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
A.
WAGES
1.
BD/BA/C-M
Starting Salaries
a.
Starting salary for new bus drivers shall be the same as all other bus
drivers.
b.
Starting salaries for tradesmen, master tradesmen, bus mechanics,
master bus mechanics, maintenance employees, custodians and bus
aides shall be at the full rate of pay for those positions in the School
District.
c.
Night Supervisors
Night supervisors shall be paid a supplemental payment to their base
pay as follows:
1.
2.
2.
3.
Secondary School night supervisor - $1,500
Elementary school night supervisor - $1,000
Salaries
a.
The rate of pay for all employees shall be in accordance with the
attached Salary Schedule.
b.
There shall be a shift differential of 50 cents per hour for all
custodians who work the third (3rd) shift for the School District.
Overtime
C-M
Essential employees will be required to work overtime. Custodial and
Maintenance employees are considered to be essential. Every effort will be
made to first offer the overtime work on a voluntary basis to qualified
employees.
a.
Employees required to work in excess of forty (40) hours in any
calendar week shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half
(1.5) time the employees base rate of pay for the excess hours.
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4.
b.
First offer of overtime shall be made on a rotating basis within the
appropriate work area or building.
c.
If additional help is needed beyond employees available in the
procedure outlined above, overtime work shall be offered on a
rotating basis off a master list of all employees in that division of the
bargaining unit.
Paycheck direct deposit
BD/BA/C-M
Effective January 1, 2008, the School District shall make a direct deposit of
the employee’s bi-weekly paycheck into the employee’s designated bank
account(s). The employee shall be responsible to provide the necessary
account(s) information to the School District.
5.
Severance Pay
BD/BA/C-M
At the termination of employment or upon the employee’s death, the
employee or his legally authorized representative shall receive such regular
compensation as is owed said employee and compensation for unused
vacation days and unused sick days as provided in Article IV., Section C.
B.
FRINGE BENEFITS
1.
BD/BA/C-M
Medical - Health and Hospitalization
a.
Coverage - Effective July 1, 2012, the School District shall offer the
following plans:
1.
(Plan 1) -
Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
Option 20/30/70 or equivalent.
2.
(Plan 2) -
Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
Option 10/20/70 or equivalent.
3.
(Plan 3) -
Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
Option 10 or equivalent.
The School District will pay its share of the applicable premium for
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all employees who choose Plan 1 as set forth in section 1.a above.
All employees who choose Plan 2 or Plan 3 above must pay the
difference between the applicable premium of Plan 1 and the Plan
selected which shall be collected through payroll deduction.
2.
3.
b.
Eligibility - All full-time employees.
c.
Contributions
Employees who receive this benefit shall make the same
contributions for this benefit as may apply to the members of the
Rose Tree Media Education Association.
Dental
a.
Contributions
Effective July 1, 2012, each employee shall contribute six dollars
fifty cents ($6.50) per month toward the premium cost which shall
be paid through payroll deduction.
b.
Coverage
Basic Delta Dental Plan or equivalent. The School District has the
right to select the insurance carrier.
Dental Supplemental - Oral Surgery
a.
Contributions
The School District shall contribute one hundred percent (100%) of
the premium cost for the individual or family plan coverage.
b.
Coverage
Oral Surgery (100% ucr)
Prosthetics ( 50% ucr)
Periodontics (50% ucr)
Delta Dental Oral Surgery Plan or equivalent. The School District
has the right to select the insurance carrier.
4.
Dental Supplemental - Orthodontics
a.
Contributions:
1)
The School District shall contribute one hundred percent
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(100%) of the premium cost for the individual or family plan
coverage.
2)
b.
The lifetime orthodontics benefit shall be one thousand six
hundred dollars ($1,600).
Coverage:
Delta Dental Orthodontics Plan or equivalent. The School District
has the right to select the insurance carrier.
5.
Vision
a.
Contributions:
The School District shall contribute the following amount per month
toward the employee’s subscription: $6.00 per month.
b.
Coverage:
Eye Examination and Refraction Service. Vision Benefits of
America Plan or equivalent. The School District has the right to
select the insurance carrier.
The medical, dental, orthodontic and vision benefits enumerated
above shall, for the remaining years of this agreement, be the same
as those benefits afforded members of the Rose Tree Media
Education Association, including the same contributions for those
benefits as may apply to the members of that Association.
6.
Withdrawal Bonus:
1)
Except as hereafter set forth, each employee who chooses not to
elect health and hospital coverage with the School District shall
receive a monthly payment. If the employee chooses to re-enter the
plan, the first re-entry shall be at no cost to the employee. The
maximum monthly payment under the provisions of this section
shall be two hundred fifty-five dollars ($255). If any employee is
covered under any School District health and hospital coverage plan,
that member shall not be entitled to receipt of a withdrawal bonus.
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2)
7.
Any subsequent re-entry shall cost the employee twenty-five percent
(25%) per month of the contribution rate for one year.
Disability Income Protection Insurance
The School District shall contribute 100% of the full-time, regular
employee’s premium cost for Short Term and Long Term Income
Protection.
Twelve month employees, during their first two years of employment, shall
be eligible to receive approximately sixty percent (60%) of monthly salary
to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000). This monthly payment
shall be for a period up to one (1) year. Ten month employees will be
eligible to receive this benefit for ten months per contract year.
Full-time employees, after the first two years of employment, shall be
eligible to receive this benefit until the age of 65 or until recovery,
whichever comes first.
Long-term disability payments shall begin after thirty (30) consecutive days
of disability or utilization of all accumulated sick leave, whichever is
greater.
An employee may not receive sick pay and disability pay simultaneously
nor sick pay and worker’s compensation pay simultaneously when out of
work because of disability, illness or injury.
8.
Life Insurance
a.
b.
Full-time employees shall receive, at School District expense, life
insurance as follows:
First two years employed by District
$ 5,000.00
Third and subsequent years employed
by District
$10,000.00
Employees may purchase additional life insurance up to an equal
value at his own expense.
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9.
10.
C.
Advanced Training
a.
Employees who have completed two (2) or more years as employees
may be reimbursed for the tuition of advanced training courses
related to their work assignment, as approved by their immediate
supervisor and the Director of Management Services.
b.
Employees assigned to attend training seminars shall be permitted to
do so without loss in pay. In addition, he/she shall be reimbursed for
travel and other expenses related to attending the training.
c.
Copies of all notices of transportation, custodial and maintenance
training programs, courses, seminars and workshops received by the
School District from state agencies, and educational or other
institutions, shall be forwarded to the Association.
d.
Requests for advanced training reimbursement shall be made, in
writing, to the immediate supervisor who will forward the request to
the Director of Management Services. The Director of Management
Services shall render a decision within ten (10) days.
Uniforms - The School District shall provide and maintain uniforms as in
current practice for the bus mechanic, maintenance staff, tradesmen and
courier. The School District shall also provide uniform shirts for all
custodians.
WAGES
1.
BD/BA
Probationary Period (New/Substitute Bus Driver and Bus Aide)
A new bus driver or new bus aide shall be on probation for ninety (90)
calendar days which shall commence with the first student day following
the date of hire and excluding the bus driver’s or bus aide’s summer recess,
winter break and spring break. At the end of ninety (90) calendar days, a
new bus driver or bus aide shall be rated satisfactory or unsatisfactory. A
new bus driver or bus aide rated satisfactory shall become a regular bus
driver or bus aide and shall begin to receive fringe benefits and acquire
seniority. A new bus driver or bus aide rated unsatisfactory shall be
terminated from employment in the School District. A substitute bus driver
or bus aide who has worked as a substitute bus driver or bus aide for the
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School District for ninety (90) calendar days or more consecutively during
student days in any one (1) school year shall be exempt from the
probationary requirement for a new bus driver or new bus aide.
2.
Overtime
a.
Hours in excess of forty (40) hours per week shall be paid at the rate
of one and one-half (1.5) times the employee’s hourly rate. Sick
leave and personal leave days shall be considered workdays when
computing overtime.
b.
Employees working Sunday shall be paid at a rate of 1.75 times the
employee’s hourly rate.
3.
On-the-Road-Expenses - Bus Drivers shall be advanced adequate money to
cover the cost of parking fees, other tolls and gas for lengthy trips. A meal
allowance of Ten ($10.00) shall be paid to a bus driver for any bus trip of
six (6) hours or more.
4.
Renewal Fee - The School District shall reimburse part-time and full-time
drivers for the cost of the renewal of the bus driver’s recertification fee
charged by the authorized agent.
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ARTICLE VII
GRIEVANCE
A.
DEFINITION OF GRIEVANCE BD/BA/C-M
A “grievance” shall be defined as a claim or assertion that there has been a
violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
B.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
1.
Class action grievances may be filed by the Association on behalf of the
employees.
2.
In addition to his/her own appearances in any of the steps listed below, the
aggrieved party may be represented by a third party.
3.
The Association may have a representative at any of the steps in the
processing of the grievance even if the Association is not representing the
aggrieved.
4.
An aggrieved person or his/her designated representative may withdraw the
grievance from the procedure without prejudice at any time.
5.
Failure at any step of this procedure to communicate the decision, in
writing, on a grievance within the specified time limits shall permit the
aggrieved person to proceed to the next step in the procedure. Failure at
any step of this procedure to appeal a grievance to the next step of the
procedure within the specified time limits shall be deemed acceptance of
the decision rendered at that step, thereby waiving any right to proceed to
the next step.
6.
Time limits may be extended by mutual consent of both parties.
7.
No prejudice shall attend any person by reason of utilizing or participating
in the procedures contained in this Agreement.
8.
No documents, communications, or records dealing with the processing of a
grievance shall become part of the personnel files of any of the participants
and shall be held confidential.
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C.
9.
The cost for the services of the arbitrator, including agency fees levied in
the selection process, shall be shared equally by the employer and the
Association. Any other expenses incurred shall be paid by the party
incurring those expenses.
10.
All grievances shall be completed on the form in “Appendix A.” Unless
otherwise noted, all grievance forms shall be returned to the Grievant and
the designated Grievance Chairperson.
PROCEDURE
Step 1.
The person or persons initiating the grievance shall present the
grievance, in writing, on the Association grievance form to the firstlevel supervisor within fifteen (15) working days (exclusive of
weekends and holidays) after its occurrence. The first-level
supervisor shall reply to the grievance within five (5) working days
after initial presentation of the grievance.
Step 2.
If the action in Step 1 above fails to resolve the grievance to the
satisfaction of the affected parties, the grievance may be referred
within ten (10) working days to the Director of Management
Services who shall reply within twenty (20) working days.
Step 3.
If the action in Step 2 above fails to resolve the grievance to the
satisfaction of the affected parties, the grievance may be referred
within ten (10) working days to the Superintendent of Schools who
shall respond within twenty (20) working days.
Step 4.
If the action in Step 3 above fails to resolve the grievance to the
satisfaction of the affected parties the grievance may be referred
within twenty (20) working days to the School Board who shall
respond within thirty (30) working days.
Step 5.
If the action in Step 4 above fails to resolve the grievance to the
satisfaction of the affected parties, the grievance may be referred
within twenty (20) working days to binding arbitration in accordance
with Section 903 of Act 195.
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DEFINITIONS
REGULAR BUS DRIVER
A FULL OR PART-TIME DRIVER ASSIGNED TO
A REGULAR BUS ROUTE ON A REGULAR
BASIS
NEW BUS DRIVER
A DRIVER WORKING DURING THE NINETY (90)
DAY PROBATIONARY PERIOD
SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER
A SUBSTITUTE DRIVER TAKES THE PLACE OF
A REGULAR OR NEW DRIVER
BUS AIDE
SUPERVISES STUDENTS ON SCHOOL BUSES IN
ORDER TO INSURE THE SAFE
TRANSPORTATION OF THE STUDENTS AND
PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CARE TO SPECIAL
NEEDS STUDENTS
BUS MECHANIC
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE GARAGE
SUPERVISOR, PERFORMS DUTIES TO ENSURE
THAT SCHOOL DISTRICT VEHICLES,
INCLUDING BUSES, ARE PROPERLY
MAINTAINED. MUST HOLD PENNSYLVANIA
CERTIFICATE
MASTER BUS MECHANIC
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE GARAGE
SUPERVISOR, PERFORMS DUTIES TO ENSURE
THAT SCHOOL DISTRICT VEHICLES,
INCLUDING BUSES, ARE PROPERLY
MAINTAINED. MUST HOLD PENNSYLVANIA
CERTIFICATION TO PERFORM STATE VEHICLE
INSPECTIONS PLUS ADVANCED
CERTIFICATIONS IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND
REPAIR OF ELECTRONIC VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE
CUSTODIAN
UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE FACILITIES
FOREMAN AND/OR OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATOR(S), CLEANS AND
MAINTAINS OFFICES, HALLS, BATHROOMS,
CLASSROOMS AND SIMILAR AREAS OF A
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DISTRICT BUILDING AND GROUNDS; MAY BE
REQUIRED TO SECURE SCHOOL BUILDING
UPON CLOSING; AND PERFORMS RELATED
WORK AS REQUIRED OR ASSIGNED
MAINTENANCE WORKER
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DIRECTOR
OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AND/OR
THE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, PERFORMS
VARIOUS SEMI-SKILLED TASKS TO MAINTAIN
THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OF THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRADESMAN
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DIRECTOR
OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AND/OR
THE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, PERFORMS
A VARIETY OF SKILLED TASKS IN ONE OR
MORE OF THE FOLLOWING TRADES:
ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, CARPENTRY,
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. MUST HOLD AND
MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION IN ONE OR MORE
OF THESE TRADES
MASTER TRADESMAN
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DIRECTOR
OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AND/OR
THE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, PERFORMS
A VARIETY OF SKILLED TASKS IN ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING TRADES: ELECTRICAL,
PLUMBING AND/OR HVAC. MUST HAVE
COMPLETED AND PASSED AN
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM OR EQUIVALENT,
SERVED AS A JOURNEYMAN IN THAT TRADE
FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) YEARS AND
MUST HAVE PASSED THE MASTER
TRADESMAN TEST FOR THAT TRADE AS
GIVEN BY A LARGE MUNICIPALITY OR
COUNTY AGENCY ACCEPTABLE TO THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Summer Work Assignments
Sign Up List
On or before June 1 of each school year, regular bus drivers and bus aides who wish to
work during the summer may sign up on any or all of the following lists that are posted
by the Transportation Department: (1) regularly scheduled bus routes; (2) extra work; and
(3) field trips.
Regular Routes
Summer bus routes known by the Transportation Department shall be posted on or about
the third (3rd) Friday of June each year. Bus routes will be awarded to bus drivers on the
basis of seniority from among those who sign up and the bus routes they select. Once a
bus route is selected, that bus route may not be dropped in exchange for a subsequently
posted bus route. If additional bus routes occur, those bus routes will be assigned by
seniority from the remaining bus drivers who have signed up but have not yet been
assigned a bus route. If a bus driver or bus aide has signed up for a bus route but has
exceeded the use of that driver’s or aide’s earned sick leave during the regular school
year, the Transportation Department reserves the right not to assign a summer bus route
to that bus driver or bus aide. Bus aides will be assigned to summer bus routes in the
same manner as is done during the regular school year.
Extra Work
Extra work will be assigned in the same manner as is done during the regular school year.
Field Trips
Field trips will be posted and signed up for by bus drivers and bus aides in the same
manner as is done during the regular school year. If there are no bus drivers/bus aides
available or if a field trip comes up unexpectedly, then bus drivers/bus aides who have
signed the summer field trip list will be called for assignment in order of seniority. Only
when all regular bus drivers and bus aides on the list have been called but have not
accepted an assignment will substitute bus drivers/bus aides be called to fill the field
trips.
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Bus Drivers Working as Bus Aides
In the event there are more summer runs that require bus aides than there are bus aides
available, regular bus drivers will be offered bus aide assignments based on the bus driver
seniority but subject to the School District’s evaluation as to the bus driver’s
qualifications to perform the duties of a bus aide. Bus Drivers so selected will be paid
according to the applicable bus aide wage rate then in effect under the Collective
Bargaining Agreement. However, a bus driver who fills in temporarily when a bus aide
(or a bus driver who has accepted assignment as a bus aide) is absent, shall be paid
his/her regular bus driver’s wages.
Work in Maintenance
When the Maintenance Department has summer positions available, the Department will
post the positions with the description of the job duties and responsibilities, the necessary
skills and experience required and the hours and wages for those positions. The School
District reserves the right to fill these positions through an interview process, not based
on seniority. No employees who are 12 month employees in the School District will be
consider for summer positions.
Bus Maintenance and Cleaning
When the Transportation Department has summer work available for cleaning and
maintaining the School District’s school buses, the Department will post the positions
with the description of the job duties and responsibilities, the necessary skills and
experience required and the hours and wages for those positions. The School District
reserves the right to fill these positions through an interview process, not based on
seniority. No employees who are 12 month employees in the School District will be
considered for summer positions.
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SALARY SCHEDULE
ROSE TREE MEDIA BUS DRIVERS/CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION
Bus Drivers
Custodians
Maintenance
Bus Mechanic
Master Bus Mechanic
Tradesman
Master Tradesman
Courier
Bus Aide
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
$21.53
$16.94
$18.80
$23.26
$26.15
$24.76
$27.66
$16.07
$14.15
$21.96
$17.28
$19.18
$23.73
$26.67
$25.26
$28.21
$16.39
$14.43
$22.40
$17.62
$19.56
$24.20
$27.21
$25.76
$28.78
$16.72
$14.72
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2015-2016
$22.85
$17.98
$19.95
$24.68
$27.75
$26.28
$29.35
$17.05
$15.02
No. 249
ROSE TREE MEDIA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
BULLYING/
CYBERBULLYING
ADOPTED:
March 26, 2009
REVISED:
249. BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING
1. Purpose
The Board is committed to providing a safe, positive learning environment for
district students. The Board recognizes that bullying at any time creates an
atmosphere of fear and intimidation, detracts from the safe environment necessary
for student learning, and may lead to more serious violence. Therefore, the Board
prohibits bullying by district students.
2. Definitions
SC 1303.1-A
Bullying means an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act or series of
acts by a district student directed at another district student or students, at any time,
that is severe, persistent or pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the
following:
1. Substantial interference with a student’s education.
2. Creation of a threatening school environment.
3. Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school.
3. Authority
SC 1303.1-A
The Board prohibits all forms of bullying by district students.
The Board encourages students who have been bullied to promptly report such
incidents to the building principal or designee.
The Board directs that complaints of bullying shall be investigated promptly, and
corrective action shall be taken when allegations are verified. Confidentiality of all
parties shall be maintained, consistent with the district’s legal and investigative
obligations. No reprisals or retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith reports of
bullying.
4. Delegation of
Responsibility
Each student shall be responsible to respect the rights of others and to ensure an
atmosphere free from bullying.
All reports of incidents of alleged bullying should be reported to the principal and
the Superintendent or his/her designee.
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SC 1303.1-A
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall ensure that this policy is reviewed
annually with students.
SC 1303.1-A
The Superintendent or his/her designee, in cooperation with other appropriate
administrators, shall review this policy every three (3) years and recommend
necessary revisions to the Board.
SC 1303.1-A
District administration shall annually provide the following information with the
Safe School Report:
1. Board’s Bullying Policy.
2. Report of bullying incidents.
3. Information on the development and implementation of any bullying prevention,
intervention or education programs.
5. Guidelines
Sec. 1303.1-A
Title 22
Sec. 12.3
Pol. 218
The Student Discipline Code, which shall include disciplinary responses to
behaviors related to this policy, shall be reviewed annually with students.
This policy shall be accessible in every classroom. The policy shall be posted in a
prominent location within each school building and on the district web site.
Interplay With Other School District Policies
Nothing in this policy shall prevent school employees from enforcing or imposing
discipline or fulfilling their professional responsibilities under other school district
policies or student disciplinary rules.
Education
SC 1302-A,
1303.1-A
Pol. 236
The district may develop and implement bullying prevention and intervention
programs. Such programs shall provide district staff and students with appropriate
training for effectively responding to, intervening in and reporting incidents of
bullying.
Consequences For Violations
SC 1303.1-A
Pol. 218, 233
A student who violates this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action
consistent with the Student Discipline Code.
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References:
School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 1302-A, 1303.1-A
State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 12.3
Board Policy – 218, 248, 815
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