ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
December 15, 2011
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
III.
Bette Alburger - Journalist
Springton Lake Jazz Band, under the direction of Alan Reno
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of November 17, 2011
Reorganization Meeting of December 6, 2011
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Roll Call
Presentations and Awards
A.
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports
Committee Highlights and Reports
School Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Solicitor’s Report
President’s Report
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
Agenda
RTMEA – Sue Williamson
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VII.
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Old Business
A.
IX.
None
New Business
A.
B.
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.
Supplemental Contracts
c.
Salary Change
d.
Elimination of Position
e.
Create New Position
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Girls’ Indoor Track Team – State College, PA
2.
Penncrest Boys’ Indoor Track Team – State College, PA
Finance
A.
B.
C.
D.
Agenda
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Change Orders
2.
Gerety Presentations Agreement
3.
Kaplan Agreement
4.
Budgetary Transfers
5.
Act 1 Resolution
6.
Contract with the Timothy School
7.
Contract PSBA Policy Revision Service
Financials for November 2011
Bill Lists for November 2011
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XI.
Adjournment
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at
6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting of January 26, 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
November 17, 2011
Minutes of the November 17, 2011 Legislative Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
Students:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, President
Nancy Fronduti, Vice President
John Hanna
Peter Barry
William Montgomery
William O’Donnell
Veronica Barbato
Roll Call
Jaclyn Turet
Sara Fitzpatrick
Sivan Alouf
Zachary Shauerman
Absent: Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance:
Ron Baldino, Maintenance Supervisor
Pat Barta, Supervisor Special Educ.
William Bennett, Principal, ILE
Linda Bluebello, Director of Pupil Services
Eric Bucci, Ass’t. Principal, PHS
Anne Callahan, Human Resource Director
Karen Daugherty, Principal, Rose Tree Elem.
Bill Dougherty, Principal, GWE
Grace Eves, Dir. Management Services
Rick Gregg, Principal, PHS
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Ralph Harrison, Ass’t. Principal, PHS
Heather Hogan, Accountant
Anthony Jakowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
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Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Mgmt. Spec. for SMS and FMS
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Bonnie Kinsler, Transportation Director
Maria Kotch, Principal, Media Elem.
Patti Linden, Dir.Tech. & Info. Sci.
Kim McCann-Roller, Info. Tech. Spec.
Sharon Sweeney, Ass’t. Principal, PCHS
Steve Taylor, Dir. Teach. & Learn. Sec.
Katherine White, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
James Wigo, Superintendent of Schools
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II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Legislative Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2011
Mr. Hanna moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011 - 2012 – 40
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
October 27, 2011.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Springton Lake Middle School- Undefeated 8th Grade Boys Soccer
Team
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011 - 2012 – 41
Resolve, that the Board present the Rose Tree Media Award to the 8th
Grade Boys’ Soccer Team. The team had an undefeated season with 9
wins, 0 losses and 1 tie. The team was coached by Steve Adams.
Team Members are: Joey Angelina, Dillan Armstrong, Cody Bregande,
Sean Clinton, Randy Cropper, Tanner Daggy, Devan Dougherty, Alec
Fishman, Zach Groses, Nathan Hosier, Thomas May, Quinn McIntyre,
Zachary Piotti, Sam Pisano, Ryan Schultz, Devan Sloane, Peter Spiotta,
Liam Thomas, Auston Trusty and Tyler Valentine.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair,
the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Linda Kinsler- Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell
None
Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
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III.
Presentations and Awards
B.
Board Member Recognition
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011 - 2012 – 42
Resolve, that the Board present Veronica Barbato and Jeffrey
Pettit a plaque for their dedicated service to the Rose Tree Media
School District. Mr. Pettit has been on the Board since 1992 and
Veronica has been a Board Member since 2003.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Linda Kinsler- Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell
None
Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
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IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
V.
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports - None
Committee Highlights and Reports – In Official Legislative
Minutes of October 27, 2011
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of October 27,
2011
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of
October 27, 2011
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of October 27,
2011
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
October 27, 2011
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
VII.
Emanon, Penncrest's theater group performing a scene that is
based on William Golding's Lord of the Flies. The students are:
Sam Dugan, Becky Ferguson, Emily Guihard, Talia Kaplan,
Christine Lombardo, Laura Masse, Sean McLaughlin, Brendan
Morgan, Laura Nolen, Jessie Orcutt, Zac Schauerman and
Hannah Stevens
RTMEA – Sue Williamson
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
Rose Tree Media Residents – One resident from Middletown Township,
One resident from Upper Providence Township
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VIII.
Old Business
A.
Policy #204 – Attendance - Second Read and Approval – See
Attachment A
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 43
Resolve, that the Board approve the second and final draft of Policy
#204 – Attendance. (See Attachment A in Official Legislative Minutes of
November 17, 2011.)
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Nancy Fronduti, William Montgomery, William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
b.
Degree Advancement
c.
Supplemental Contracts
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 44
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional – None
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
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W. Clement Smith, Bus Driver,
resignation effective October 24,
2011.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
b.
Professional
1.
Marietta Rizzone, Night School Teacher, effective October
31, 2011 at the rate of $40.00 per hour. Ms. Rizzone is
assigned to Penncrest High School.
2.
Kimberly Riviere, Homebound Instructor for the 2011-2012
school year at the rate of $46.00 per hour.
3.
Dennis Smyth, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher
effective November 14, 2011 at the annual salary of
$45,289.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 pro-rated. Mr.
Smyth received his Bachelor’s Degree from DeSales
University. He is assigned to Indian Lane and Media
Elementary School replacing Erin Scheivert who is on
leave. NOTE: Mr. Smyth is being hired pending completion
of his pre-employment paperwork.
Non-Instructional
1.
Rosemary Angelina, Math Tutor effective October 31, 2011
at the rate of $16.00 per hour. Ms. Angelina is assigned to
Rose Tree Elementary.
2.
Patricia Tulskie, Interventionist, effective November 7,
2011 at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Tulskie is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary. NOTE: Ms. Tulskie is
being hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
Non-Instructional
3.
Kevin Otto, Substitute Bus Driver, effective
November 8, 2011 at the rate of $21.53 per hour.
Mr. Otto is assigned to the Transportation
Department.
4.
Kevin Otto, Substitute Bus Mechanic, effective
November 8, 2011 at the rate of $23.26 per hour.
5.
Marianne Spiotta, Math Tutor effective October 31,
2011 at the rate of $16.00 per hour. Ms. Spiotta is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
6.
Dana Sudall, PSAT preparation Tutor, at the rate of
$75.00 per session. Ms. Sudall is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
7.
Christiana Kuntz, PSAT preparation Tutor, at the
rate of $75.00 per session. Ms. Kuntz is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
8.
Joseph Taylor, Custodian, effective November 21,
2011 at the rate of $16.94 per hour. Mr. Taylor is
assigned to the 2nd shift at Penncrest High School
replacing James Swiggett who resigned.
9.
Charles Dougherty, Custodian, effective December
1, 2011 at the rate of $17.44 per hour. Mr.
Dougherty is assigned to the 3rd shift at Penncrest
High School replacing Vanessa Dill who resigned.
NOTE: Mr. Dougherty is being hired pending
completion of his pre-employment paperwork.
General
a.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
Elizabeth Clements requests an unpaid leave of
absence commencing April 30, 2012 through June
30, 2012 for the purpose of child rearing.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
2.
b.
Degree Advancement
1.
c.
Kristine Acker requests an extension for her unpaid
leave of absence through June 30, 2012 for the
purpose of child rearing.
Ronni Miller, Degree Advance to Permanent
Cert./Step 6, $47,957.00 effective August 29, 2011.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Christopher Conlan, Boys Freshman Basketball
Coach at the annual salary of $3,915.00. Mr. Conlan
is assigned to Penncrest High School. NOTE: Mr.
Conlan is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
2.
Martha Phillips, School Store Advisor, at the annual
salary of $580.00. Ms. Philllips is assigned to Indian
Lane Elementary.
3.
Josephine Dizon, (.5) Junior Science Olympiad at
the annual salary of $1,015.00. Ms. Dizon is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
4.
Christopher
Grouzes,
Children’s
Theatre
Coordinator at the annual salary of $1,885.00. Mr.
Grouzes is assigned to Penncrest High School.
5.
Julia Friedgen, Board Games Club Sponsor at the
annual salary of $580.00. Ms. Friedgen is assigned
to Indian Lane Elementary.
6.
Christine Seeley, Lego Club Sponsor at the annual
salary of $290.00. Ms. Seeley is assigned to Media
Elementary.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts
7.
Christine Seeley, Game Club Sponsor at the annual
salary of $290.00. Ms. Seeley is assigned to Media
Elementary.
8.
William Stack, (.5) Homework Club Sponsor for 7th
Grade at the annual salary of $362.50. Mr. Stack is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
9.
Jason Lazarow, (.5) New Teacher Mentor at the
annual salary of $580.00. Mr. Lazarow is assigned
to Springton Lake Middle School.
10.
Recommend Board approval of the following Indian
Lane personnel to serve as Reading Olympics Club
Sponsors for the 2011-2012 school year at the rate
of $290.00 each:
Tracy Hatton
Carol Townsend
11.
Sue Hendrixson
Recommend Board approval of the following Indian
Lane personnel to serve as Broadcast Club
Sponsors for the 2011-2012 school year at the
annual salary of $652.50 each:
Tracy Hatton
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Karen Battavio
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
12.
Margaret Barney, SMART Husky Art Club Sponsor for the
2011-2012 school year at the annual salary of $580.00.
Ms. Barney is assigned to Rose Tree Elementary.
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato,
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti,
William Montgomery, William O’Donnell
None
Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Penncrest Wrestling Team – Nokesville, VA
Penncrest Boys Track and Field Team – State College, PA
Penncrest Girls Indoor Track Team – State College, PA
Penncrest Cheerleaders – Orlando, FL
Penncrest Ski & Snowboarding Club – Stowe, VT
Mr. Hanna moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
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1.
Penncrest Wrestling Team – Nokesville, VA
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip
for the Penncrest Wrestling Team to Nokesville, VA,
12/9/11 – 12/10/11.
2.
Penncrest Boys Track and Field Team – State College, PA
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip
for the Penncrest Boys Track and Field Team to State
College, PA, 1/20/12 – 1/21/12.
3.
Penncrest Girls Indoor Track Team – State College, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the
Penncrest Girls Indoor Track Team to State College, PA,
1/20/12 – 1/21/12.
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips (continued)
4.
Penncrest Cheerleaders – Orlando, FL
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the
Penncrest Cheerleaders to Orlando, FL, 2/10/12 – 2/13/12.
5.
Penncrest Ski & Snowboarding Club – Stowe, VT
Further resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the
Penncrest Ski & Snowboarding Club to Stowe, VT, 1/13/12 –
1/16/12.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
C.
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda
Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell
None
Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
Educational Technology Report – See Attachment B
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mrs.Barbato seconded a motion to adopt the
Following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 46
Resolve, that the Board approve the Educational Technology Report for
Phase 3 of the Rose Tree Media School District’s Strategic Plan. The
plan will be in effect for a period of three (3) years commencing on July
1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2015. (See Attachment B in Official
Legislative Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2011)
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda
Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
2.
Results of the 2010-2011 Local Audit
3.
Crozer-Keystone Health System
4.
Roofing Resources Proposal for Indian Lane
5.
Johnson Controls – Energy Audit
6.
PLANCON I
7.
Dental Hygienist Agreement
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 47
A.
Purchasing - None
B.
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
Resolve, that the Board approve the following
Budgetary Transfers:
FY 12-5 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction - Supplies
$3,800.00
Maintenance- Repairs
$3,800.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover repairs to
the weight room and gym equipment.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers (continued)
FY 12-6 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
TO:
AMOUNT:
Athletics – Dues and Fees
$3,000.00
Athletics- Travel
$3,000.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover travel
expenses for the school year.
2.
Results of the 2010/2011 Local Audit
Further resolve, that the Board accept the local audit report dated
June 30, 2011 from Barbacane, Thornton & Company.
3.
Crozer-Keystone Health System
Further resolve, that the Board approve a contract with CrozerKeystone Health System for pre-employment and post
accident drug testing.
4.
Roofing Resources Proposal for Indian Lane
Further resolve, that the Board approve a proposal from Roofing
Resources to correct the brick face at Indian Lane Elementary, at
a cost not to exceed $31,200.
5.
Johnson Controls – Energy Audit
Further resolve, that the Board give authorization to Johnson
Controls, Inc. for a no-cost energy audit pursuant to the Act 39
Guaranteed Energy Savings Act.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
PLANCON I
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following change
order pending the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s
PLANCON I approval GC-004 in the amount of $136,105 to the
General Contractor E. R. Stuebner for various changes.
7.
Dental Hygienist Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve an agreement with
Jessica Brady for dental hygiene services for $2,000.
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X.
Finance
C.
D.
Financials for October 2011
Bill Lists for October 2011
Further resolve, that the Board approve the following:
C.
Financial Reports
October
October
October
October
D.
2011
2011
2011
2011
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
October
2011 General Fund Bill List
$ 2,588,482.96
October
2011 Imprest Fund Bill List
$
9,507.50
October
2011 Capital Fund Bill List
$
456,794.30
October
2011 Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
59,672.00
October
2011 Bond Series 2010 A & 2011
$ 1,434,506.94
October
2011 Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
11,552.20
$ 4,560,515.90
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the
vote being:
AYES:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
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XI.
Adjournment
Mr. Hanna and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 – 48
Resolve, that 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:
John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox
Nancy Fronduti, William Montgomery, William O’Donnell
None
Nancy Mackrides, Jeff Pettit
______________________
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
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Service
James M Wigo, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
December 6, 2011
Subject:
December 6, 2011 – Reorganization Meeting Minutes
I.
_____________________________________________________________________
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Board Members in Attendance: John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox,
Chris Guilday, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance: James Wigo, Anne Callahan, Linda Bluebello,
Patti Linden, Angela Gilbert, Steve Taylor, Grace Eves, Thomas Kelly, Judge Lippincott
II.
Reorganization under the appropriate sections of Article IV of the School Laws of
Pennsylvania
The School Board met this day for the purpose or reorganization under the appropriate
sections of Article IV of the School Laws of Pennsylvania.
III.
Oath of office for Newly Elected School Board Members:
Nancy Fronduti
Chris Guilday
John Hanna
William O’Donnell
Elizabeth Schneider
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IV.
School Board Members and the expirations of their terms:
At this time, School Board Secretary read the list of legally elected and qualified School
Board members and the expirations of their terms:
Peter Barry
Linda Kinsler-Fox
Nancy Fronduti
Chris Guilday
John Hanna
Nancy Mackrides
William Montgomery
William O’Donnell
Elizabeth Schneider
V.
December 2013
December 2013
December 2015
December 2015
December 2015
December 2013
December 2013
December 2015
December 2015
Nominations for Temporary President
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
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Resolve, that Nancy Mackrides be nominated as temporary President.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the chair, the vote being:
AYES: John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Chris Guilday,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider
NAYS:
None
VI.
Nominations for President
Mr. Hanna moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
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The temporary President opened the nominations for President for the ensuing year.
Resolve, that Linda Kinsler-Fox be nominated as President for the ensuing year.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the chair, the vote being:
AYES: John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Chris Guilday,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider
NAYS:
None
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VII.
Nominations for Vice President
Mr. Barry moved and Mr. Montgomery seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
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The newly elected President opened the nominations for Vice President for the
ensuing year.
Resolve, that John Hanna be nominated as Vice President for the ensuing year.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Chris Guilday,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider
None
VIII. Appointment of Solicitor
Mrs. Kinsler-Fox moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
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Resolve, that the Board approve Thomas L. Kelly, from the firm of Kelly, Grimes,
Pietrangelo and Vakil, as the District Solicitor for the ensuing year. As in previous years,
the solicitor’s retainer fee will be $7,200 and the hourly fee will be $140.00.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
IX.
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Chris Guilday,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider
None
Committee Chairman and Liaison Assignments
The following Committee Chairman and Liaison assignments are as follows:
Committee
Teaching and Learning
Technology
Pupil Services
Personnel
Operations
Finance
DCCC
DCIU
DCIU Legislative
Chairman/Liaison
Peter Barry
Chris Guilday
Nancy Fronduti
John Hanna
Nancy Mackrides
William O’Donnell
Peter Barry
William Montgomery
Elizabeth Schneider
All Committees are a committee of the entire Board
II. Reorganization Meeting of December 6, 2011
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X.
Other Business
XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 – 53
Resolve, that there being no further business to come before the Board the meeting
adjourned.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
John Hanna, Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Chris Guilday,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William Montgomery,
William O’Donnell, Elizabeth Schneider
None
II. Reorganization Meeting of December 6, 2011
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III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
Bette Alburger - Journalist
Resolve, that the Board recognize Bette Alburger for her 35 years
of dedicated service in the field of print journalism. Thank you
Bette for your coverage of not only our Legislative Meetings but all
the wonderful happenings in our district.
III. Presentations and Awards
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December 15, 2011
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610-627-.6000
Fax: 610-627-6136
www.rtmsd.org
Grace A. Eves
Director of Management Service
James M Wigo, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
December 6, 2011
Subject:
December 6, 2011 – 7:45 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill O’Donnell
______________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, John Hanna, Linda
Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, Bill Montgomery, Bill O’Donnell and Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance: James Wigo and Grace Eves_____________________________
1. Gerety Presentations Agreement
An agreement with Gerety Presentations for two assemblies at Penncrest High
School was reviewed. The assemblies will focus on leadership development at a
cost of $4,000. The funding for the assemblies will be from the student body
account. There is no cost to the District for the assemblies.
Action: This item will be moved to the December 15 Legislative Agenda for
approval.
2. Kaplan Agreement
An agreement with Kaplan Test Prep was reviewed. Kaplan will provide test
prep services to Penncrest students on Penncrest’s campus. The students will be
responsible for the cost of the services. There is no cost to the District for these
services.
Action: This item will be moved to the December 15 Legislative Agenda for
approval.
3.
Budgetary Transfers
FY 12-7 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Athletics – Dues and Fees
$2,900.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Athletics - Supplies
$2,900.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase cheerleading uniforms.
The cheerleading uniforms are for the Springton Lake Middle School
cheerleaders.
Action: This item will be moved to the December 15 Legislative Agenda for
approval.
4. Budgetary Comparison
The District has expensed 67% of its expenditures and has received 84%
of its revenue.
Action: This item is for discussion purposes only.
5. 2012-13 Revenue Budget
The 2012-13 revenue budget was reviewed, which includes a 1.7% tax increase.
The Act 1 Index for the 2012-13 fiscal year is 1.7%. The 1.7% equates to a $78
annual tax increase on an average residential assessment. The District also
qualifies for the retirement exception, which would allow the District to raise taxes
by an additional 1.2% for a total of 2.9%. The 2.9% increase equates to a $130
annual tax increase on an average residential assessment. The
Board has
requested three tax scenarios which are 0%, 1% and 1.7% to be presented at a
future Finance Committee meeting. The administration will also use fund balance
to balance the budget. While the taxable assessed value of the District increased
slightly, the overall value is about the same as it was in 2007-08. The overall
decline was due to tax appeals that had an impact on the 2010-11 fiscal year.
The Board recommended that the administration prepare a resolution stating that
the District will not exceed the Act 1 Index for the 2012-13 fiscal year.
Action: This item will be moved to the December 15 Legislative Agenda for
approval.
Public Comment
Three members of the public attended the meeting.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on January 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
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:
December 6, 2011
Subject:
December 6, 2011 - 8:30 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Nancy Mackrides
_____________________________________________________________________
In Attendance: Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Chris Guilday, John Hanna, Linda
Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Mackrides, Bill Montgomery, Bill O’Donnell and Elizabeth Schneider
Also in Attendance: James Wigo, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, Dennis Cini and Joseph
Slivka from D’Huy Engineering._____________________________________________
1.
Springton Lake Update
Joe Slivka gave an overview of the project. The project will be entering the fourth
and final phase of the project after the winter break. Movers will be on site to
move furniture and belongings over the break. The final group of students will be
moved into the modular classrooms. Each student will have spent a portion of
their time in the modular classrooms. Masonry repair work continues on the
second floor. The auditorium seats have arrived and the carpeting is being
installed. Work continues in the auditorium and auditorium lobby. Dennis Cini will
meet with the administration and review furniture needs for classrooms. The
administration will also seek bids for a concert piano for the new auditorium once
the auditorium has been completed.
Acton: This item is for discussion purposes only.
2.
Indian Lane Elementary Sign
The Board approved the donation of a message board sign from the Indian Lane
PTG in August pending approval from Middletown Township. Ron Baldino and
Grace Eves attended Middletown Township’s planning committee meeting on
Monday, December 5. Mr. Baldino presented a drawing of the sign at the
meeting and requested an amendment to the current sign ordinance to allow for
a changeable message sign. Middletown’s committee was pleased with the
appearance of the sign and will move the District’s request to the next level for
township review. An update will be presented at the Operations Committee
meeting in February.
Acton: This item is for discussion purposes only.
3.
Capital Projects
Dennis Cini presented a list of capital projects for an estimated total amount of
$1.1 million. The list included improvements to Penncrest High School,
Glenwood, Indian Lane and Media Elementary schools. Mr. Cini and the
administration will meet with the building principals to discuss other projects.
Two change orders were presented. Mr. Cini is waiting for the final costs of
change orders for the Penncrest stadium project.
Action: A change order for Schneider Restoration for a permit fee in the amount
of $2,014 and a change order for a new exhaust fan at Glenwood in the amount
of $1,653 will be moved to the December Legislative Agenda for approval.
Public Comment
Ten members of the public attended the meeting.
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on January 10, 2012 at 8:00 PM.
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
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
From:
Anne D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources
Date:
December 5, 2011
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting – December 1, 2011
Board Members in attendance: W. O’Donnell, P. Barry, N. Fronduti, L. Kinsler-Fox,
J. Hanna, N. Mackrides, Chair
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, J. Wigo, G. Eves
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
The Committee reviewed the items for the December Legislative meeting. As it
is early in the month, additional items will be added prior to the Legislative
meeting on December 15, 2011. The complete agenda will be sent the Board of
School Directors on the Friday prior to the Board Meeting.
II.
Wrestling Coach – Penncrest High School
Due to an increase in the number of students participating in the wrestling
program at Penncrest High School, the Athletic Director presented a proposal to
add an additional assistant wrestling coach. There are currently 38 students on
the team with only two coaches.
The Committee agreed to have the creation of a new assistant coach position
placed on the agenda of the Legislative meeting of the Board of School Directors
in December. The position will be created for the 2011-2012 school year only.
III.
Executive Session
An executive session was held to discuss matters of personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on January 3, 2012, at
8:00 PM in the Board Room at the Education Center.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6028
Fax 610.565.5317
www.rtmsd.org
James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Director of Pupil Services
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
From:
Linda Bluebello, Ed.D.
Date:
December 5, 2011
Subject:
December 1, 2011 Pupil Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mrs. Nancy Fronduti
Board Members in Attendance: Nancy Fronduti, Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Nancy Mackrides, Peter Barry, William O’Donnell
Others in Attendance: Mr. Wigo, Dr. Bluebello, Grace Eves, Bonnie Kinsler, Phil
Quinzi
2 Community members
Transportation Update
Bonnie Kinsler, Supervisor of Transportation, and Phil Quinzi, Transportation Garage
Supervisor, presented a transportation update to the BSD. Bonnie shared important
background data including the number of current employees within the department, bus
routes, public and private schools serviced on a daily basis, yearly miles driven, and
daily ridership. Bonnie also explained details of the very successful 5th Annual First
Time Riders’ Program held in August for incoming kindergarten students. Phil and
Bonnie also presented the bus replacement proposal for the 2012-13 school year. The
Transportation Department would like to trade in 5 buses (4 72-passenger buses and 1
48-passenger bus) that are in need of significant repair. The recommendation to the
Board would be to go out for bid for 5 buses: 4 72-passenger buses and 1 48passenger bus.
PSBA Policy Revision Service Contract
Dr. Bluebello presented the PA School Boards Association (PSBA) policy review service
contract. RTMSD’s Policy Handbook is ten years old and needs updating. PSBA offers
a comprehensive policy review based on pertinent federal state laws and regulations,
court and arbitration decisions, and other pertinent legal reference citations. The
complete cost for the Policy Review Service is $4,900. Payment for this service is as
follows: one half of the payment will be billed upon delivery of the draft of the review
Policy Manual; the final half will be billed ninety (90) days after the first billing. RTMSD
will budget $4,900 for 2012-2013 school year.
Action: PSBA Policy Revision service contract will be on the December 2011
Legislative Agenda for approval.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS
Dr. Bluebello presented the following overnight trips for review:
Members of the Girls Indoor Track Team will participate in the State Championships, at
State College, PA, 2/24/12 – 2/25/12. The approximate cost to the district is $900, which
covers registration, hotel/meals, and transportation.
Action: Approval will be on the November 2011 Legislative Agenda.
Members of the Boys Indoor Track Team will participate in the State Championships, at
State College, PA, 2/24/12 – 2/25/12. The approximate cost to the district is $900, which
covers registration, hotel/meals, and transportation.
Action: Approval will be on the November 2011 Legislative Agenda.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be January 3, 2012, at 9:00 p.m.
at the Education Center.
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TO:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Mr. James M. Wigo, Superintendent of Schools
FROM:
Dr. Angela Gilbert, Director of Teaching and Learning - Elementary
Dr. Steve Taylor, Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary
DATE:
December 1, 2011
RE:
December 1, 2011 Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda KinslerFox, Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell
RTMSD Personnel in Attendance: Pat Barta, Linda Bluebello, Grace Eves, Angela
Gilbert, Steve Taylor, James Wigo; Gabrielle Sereni, Esq.
Community Members in Attendance: One member of the community attended.
Update on Special Education
Dr. Gilbert presented a short power point to update the Board on special education in the
District. The overview included a focus on the collaboration between regular and special
education teachers, in our efforts to educate students with IEPs. The Math and Reading
PSSA scores shared with the Board reveal increases in the performance of students with
special needs at both elementary and middle school levels. Significant regression was
revealed for eleventh grade and strategies are in place to address this. Finally, there was a
discussion about the 12/1 Count, the unduplicated count of all children with disabilities and
children identified as academically or intellectually gifted. As of 12/1/11, there are 607
students receiving special education services.
Introduction of the Ms. Gabrielle Sereni, Esq.
Ms. Gabrielle Sereni will serve as the special education attorney for the District during the
2011-2012 school year. Ms. Sereni shared the bevy of experiences that led her to her
current role as a Special Education Attorney. She also discussed some of the pressing
issues facing districts with regards to special education law. Ms. Sereni is enthusiastic
about her service to RTM and looks forward to a continued partnership with the District.
Update on Regional Policies for Class Size
Dr. Taylor presented a chart to update the Board on regional districts’ policies on class
size—information which will inform the discussion about class size to take place at the
February Teaching & Learning Committee meeting. The Board asked if the practices of
several districts without explicit class size policies, such as Marple-Newtown, Garnet
Valley, and Unionville-Chadds Ford, could be included on the chart, and Dr. Taylor will
contact these districts to see if the information can be made available to the Board.
Special Education Contracts
Dr. Gilbert presented contracts from The Timothy School for review and approval by the
Board. The Timothy School agrees to provide educational services to four students during
the 2011-2012 school year. The students have significant disabilities and will receive
services in accordance with their IEPs. Tuition for each student is $57,750.00.
ACTION: A resolution to approve four contracts with The Timothy School to provide
educational services to four students for the 2011-2012 school year will appear on
the December 15, 2011 Legislative Agenda.
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:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
Members of the Board of School Directors
James, M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
Patti Linden
December 7, 2011
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for December 6, 2011
Chairperson: Mr. Chris Guilday
Board Members in attendance: Chris Guilday, Pete Barry, Nancy Fronduti, John
Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, Elizabeth Schneider, Bill Montgomery, Bill O’Donnell, Linda
Fox
Also in attendance: Jim Wigo, Patti Linden, Kim McCann-Roller, Steve Taylor, Angela
Gilbert, Bill Bennett, Grace Eves, 2 members of the community
Overview of Online Learning for Rose Tree Media
One of our goals in the new Educational Technology Report is to expand online learning
options for our students. Rose Tree Media currently has a very successful online
learning program for our primary students that is now in its fifth year of operation. Patti
Linden showcased some sample lessons from those programs for the Board of School
Directors to view how those lessons are structured in an online environment. All of the
lessons were created by Christa Consadene, an RTM teacher, who also teaches the
programs. The Board then viewed some sample lessons from an Algebra I course,
created by Blended Schools.net, the host for our online primary program. That course is
one of many courses that have already been created by certified teachers who work for
Blended Schools but can be used by member districts, such as ours. In planning for a
start-up of a Rose Tree Media Cyber Academy that will hopefully bring cyber charter
students back to our school district, Patti explained that we can use the courses that
Blended Schools offers with our own RTM teachers to teach them, and then modify
those courses to suit our needs as we continue to grow. Teachers would be
compensated through a supplemental contract. The money that the district would save
in costs to cyber charter schools would more than offset the cost of the cyber program
to our school district. The next step in creating our own Cyber Academy is to mail letters
to the parents of our current cyber charter students and request that they complete an
online survey which we are posting on our school district website. The responses will
help us to determine some of the reasons why these students are currently not in public
schools. Following the survey, Mr. Wigo stated that we will contact these parents again
via phone calls, meetings, and visits home, if needed, to draw these students back to
the district. The distinct advantage would be that the students would graduate high
school with a valid Rose Tree Media diploma as opposed to a cyber charter diploma,
one that is not recognized by the military and many colleges. Our district is ready to
proceed for a September 2012 opening.
Paperless School Board Meetings
The Technology Department is seeking a better solution to the current laptop situation
that we use at Legislative meetings of the School Board. More efficient solutions would
include some kind of e-reader that would also be able to be used at committee meetings
to create a true paperless environment. Currently, administrators in our district are using
iPads in a variety of ways that are saving paper and print costs. Since one of our goals
in the Educational Technology Report of the Strategic Plan is to reduce paper and print
costs, we are trying to follow through with the Board of School Directors as well. We are
planning to have a solution in place by the January 2012 committee meetings.
Next meeting: Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center
Board Room
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.”
November 17, 2011
December 1, 2011
December 6, 2011
December 15, 2011
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 January 26, 2012, at Penncrest
High School. The Legislative meetings are recorded on tape.
Presidential Announcement
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
2.
1.
Alice Linden, Support Staff I, Glenwood Elementary,
retirement effective December 22, 2011.
2.
Marianne Spiotta, Math Tutor, Indian Lane
Elementary, resignation effective December 22, 2011.
Nominations
a.
b.
IX. New Business
Non-Instructional
Professional
1.
Thomas Speer, Long Term Substitute Technology
Education Teacher, effective November 21, 2011 at
the annual salary of $45,289, Bachelor’s Degree/
Step 1 pro-rated. Mr. Speer received his Bachelor’s
Degree from Millersville University. He is assigned to
Penncrest High School replacing Jody Ruckle who is
on leave.
2.
William Harmon, Homebound Instructor for the 20112012 school year at the rate of $46.00 per hour.
Non-Instructional
1.
Theresa Allen, Substitute Custodian, effective
December 16, 2011 at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
2.
Scott Shortall, Substitute Custodian, effective
December 16, 2011 at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
a.
b.
IX. New Business
Classification Change
1.
Dawn McMenamin, from part-time to full-time Bus
Aide effective November 12, 2011 at the rate of
$14.15 per hour.
2.
Nancy Fagan, from part-time to regular Bus Driver
effective November 12, 2011 at the rate of $21.53 per
hour.
3.
Melissa Finsterbusch, from Secretary II, Pupil
Services to Human Resource Secretary, effective
January 2, 2012 at the annual salary of $40,821.56.
Ms. Finsterbusch is assigned to the Education Center
replacing Elizabeth Gorman who resigned.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Douglas Gramo, .5 Applied Engineering Club Sponsor
at the annual salary of $435.00. Mr. Gramo is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
2.
Kevin Reilley, .5 Applied Engineering Club Sponsor at
the annual salary of $435.00. Mr. Reilley is assigned
to Springton Lake Middle School.
3.
Sheila Munson, Softball Head JV Coach at an annual
salary of $3,625.00. Ms. Munson is assigned to
Penncrest High School. NOTE: Ms. Munson is being
hired pending completion of her pre-employment
paperwork.
4.
James Tiedemann, Intramurals, at the rate of $21.26
per hour. Mr. Tiedemann is assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary.
5.
Rick Stroup, .33 Fitness Club Sponsor, Winter
session at the annual salary of $725.00. Mr. Stroup is
assigned to Penncrest High School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
c.
Supplemental Contracts (continued)
6.
Shawn Van Horn, .33 Fitness Club Sponsor, Spring
session at the annual salary of $725.00. Mr. Van Horn
is assigned to Penncrest High School.
7.
William Harmon, Assistant Wrestling Coach for the
2011-2012 school year at the annual salary of
$4,495.00. Mr. Harmon is assigned to Penncrest High
School.
Salary Change
1.
Recommend Board approval of a pay rate change for
the following cafeteria workers effective September 6,
2011. The rates were incorrectly reported on the June
Board.
Isabelle Boudazin
Anna Charlton
Amy McKernan
Brenda Wolters
d.
Noreen Plotts
Susan Dunn
Melissa Shelly
$11.40/hr
$11.40/hr
$11.40/hr
Elimination of Position
1.
e.
$12.21/hr
$11.40/hr
$12.21/hr
$11.40/hr
Teacher Leader for Special Education, elimination of
position effective December 15, 2011. The elimination
of the position will save the District $85,612 plus
benefits.
Create New Position
1.
Recommend Board approval to create the position of
Supervisor of Secondary Special Education effective
December 16, 2012. This position will be paid at
range VII of the Administrative Salary Schedule.
Background
This position was discussed with the Board of School
Directors in July and August. It will be funded through
ACCESS Funds.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Create New Position (continued)
2.
Recommend Board approval of an Assistant
Wrestling Coach at Penncrest High School. This
position will be for the 2011-2012 school year only.
Background
There are 36 students currently on the Penncrest
High School Wrestling Team with only 2 coaches. For
the safety of the students we are adding a third coach
for the school year.
B.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Girls Indoor Track Team – State College, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the Penncrest
Girls Indoor Track Team to State College, PA, 2/24/12 – 2/25/12.
Background
The Girls Indoor Track Team will participate in the State
Championships in State College, PA. The approximate cost to the
district is $900, which covers registration, transportation, hotel and
meals.
2.
Penncrest Boys Indoor Track Team – State College, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the Penncrest
Boys Indoor Track Team to State College, PA, 2/24/12 – 2/25/12.
Background
The Boys Indoor Track Team will participate in the State
Championships in State College, PA. The approximate cost to the
district is $900, which covers registration, transportation, hotel and
meals.
IX. New Business
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
A.
B.
Purchasing - None
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, the School Board approve the following change
orders:
a.
Glenwood Elementary School Boiler
Resolve, that the Board approve Change Order E-01
in the amount of $1,653.00 to AJM Electric, Inc. for
revisions to the Glenwood Elementary School Boiler
Replacement project for a motor starter and circuit for
supply fan SF-1.
b.
Building Permit Fee
Resolve, that the Board approve Change Order No. 1
in the amount of $2,014.00 to Schneider Restoration
for compensation for the building permit fees on the
Penncrest High School Masonry Restoration project.
Background
This was discussed at the December 6, 2011Operations
Committee Meeting.
2.
Gerety Presentations Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the agreement with Gerety
Presentations for the Penncrest High School Leadership
Development Presentations/Lock In, at a fee not to exceed
$4,000. Funding is from the Penncrest Student Body
Account. There is no cost to the District.
Background
This was discussed at the December 6, 2011 Finance
Committee Meeting.
X. Finance
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
3.
Kaplan Agreement
Resolve, that the Board approve the agreement with Kaplan
Inc., to provide Complete SAT Prep Classroom services to
Penncrest students at the Penncrest campus. There is no
cost to the District.
Background
This was discussed at the December 6, 2011 Finance
Committee Meeting.
4.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612…(Public
School code section 609) when funds are not available for a
proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9)
months of the fiscal year by the board.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following budgetary
transfers:
FY 12-7 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Athletics – Dues and Fees
$2,900.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
School Sponsored Athletics - Supplies
$2,900.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase cheerleading
uniforms.
Background
This was discussed at the December 6, 2011 Finance
Committee Meeting
X. Finance
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
Act 1 Resolution
Resolve, that the Board of School Directors of the Rose Tree
Media School District, makes the following unconditional
certifications:
a.
The school district’s various tax levies and other
revenue sources will be sufficient to balance the school
district final budget for the next fiscal year 2012-13
based on maintaining current tax rates or increasing tax
rates by an amount less than or equal to the Act 1
index applicable to the school district as calculated by
the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This
conclusion is based on the school district preliminary
budget or other information available to the School
Board.
b.
The applicable index for the next fiscal year is 1.7%,
and the School Board will not for the next fiscal year's
increase the rate of its real estate tax, or any other tax
for the support of public education, by an amount that
exceeds the applicable index.
c.
The School Board has to date and in the future will
comply with the rules set forth in School Code § 687 for
adoption of the school district proposed and final
budgets for the next fiscal year.
d.
The School Board understands that the school district
will not be eligible to use Act 1 referendum exceptions
for the next fiscal year.
Background
This was discussed at the December 6, 2011 Finance
Committee Meeting.
X. Finance
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APPENDIX X
X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
Contract with the Timothy School
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract for four (4) RTM
students to attend the Timothy School for the 2011-2012
school year. The tuition cost is $57,750.00 a year per
student. The students have significant disabilities and are in
need of this specialized educational setting to address their
needs.
Background
Dr. Gilbert presented this contract at the Teaching and
Learning Committee meeting on December 1, 2011. The
aforementioned educational services are needed to meet the
needs of students with significant disabilities. The students
will receive these services as indicated in their current IEPs.
The Timothy School is an approved private school;
therefore, a 4010 application has been filed.
7.
Contract PSBA Policy Revision Service
Resolve, that the Board approve the PSBA Policy Revision
Service contract.
Background
Rose Tree Media School District’s Policy Manual needs to
be revised. The contract with PSBA will update the existing
Policy Manual ensuring alignment with current federal and
state laws and regulations. The cost of this service is $4,900
and will be budgeted in the 2012-2013 school year.
X. Finance
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December 17, 2011