ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Legislative Agenda
October 27, 2011
7:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of Minutes
A.
III.
None
Readers Workshop – Glenwood Teachers - Melissa McDevitt and Julie
Small
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
Legislative Meeting of September 22, 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.
Rose Tree Media Residents
None
New Business
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Agenda
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
b.
Non-Instructional
3.
General
a.
Classification Change
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
c.
Degree Advancement
d.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
e.
Supplemental Contracts – See Attachments A & B
f.
Salary Change
g.
Other
h.
Elimination of Position
i.
Create New Position
Penncrest Course Selection Guide
Penncrest High School Clubs/Activities
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Women’s Outdoor Leadership Club, Shenandoah
National Park, VA
2.
Penncrest Student Council – Altoona Area High School
3.
Penncrest Girls’ Cross Country, Hershey, PA
4.
Penncrest Boys’ Cross Country, Hershey, PA
Policies
1.
Policy #204 – Attendance – See Attachment C
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations – none
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
3.
General
a.
Sabbatical Leave
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X.
Finance
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
XI.
Purchasing
1.
None
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
2.
Donations
3.
Main Line Pools Proposal
4.
Change Orders
5.
Owner’s Representative Proposal – Dennis Cini
6.
Bonnet Proposal – Media Elementary School AC Repairs
7.
DCCC Allied Health Care Course
8.
Settlement Agreement of Student #50411
9.
Contract with Mill Creek School
10.
Contract with the Tim Academy, Inc.
11.
Contract with Wanna Play Program
Finance Addendum
1.
Life Guard Services
Financials for September 2011
Bill Lists for September 2011
Adjournment
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an executive session of the School Board for matters of personnel at
6:30 p.m. prior to the Legislative Meeting of November 17, 2011, 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
September 22, 2011
Minutes of the September 22, 2011 Legislative Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members in Attendance:
Students:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, President
Nancy Fronduti, Vice President
John Hanna
Veronica Barbato
Peter Barry
Nancy Mackrides
William Montgomery
William O’Donnell
Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance:
Ron Baldino, Maintenance Supervisor
William Bennett, Principal, ILE
Linda Bluebello, Director of Pupil Services
Pat Barta, Super. Spec. Ed
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
Angela Gilbert, Dir. Teach & Learn. Elem.
Rick Gregg, Principal, PHS
Ron Harris, Network Specialist
Ralph Harrison, Ass’t. Principal, PHS
Heather Hogan, Accountant
Anthony Jakowski, Ass’t. Principal SLMS
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
Roll Call
Jaclyn Turet
Sara Fitzpatrick
Sara Alouf
Zachary Shauerman
Joyce Jeuell, Principal, SLMS
Mack Johnson, Mgmt. Spec. for SMS and FMS
Thomas Kelly, Solicitor
Bonnie Kinsler, Transportation Director
Maria Kotch, Principal, Media Elem.
Chip Olinger, Athletic Director
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 August 25, 2011
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011 - 2012 – 15
Resolve, that the Board approve the Legislative Meeting Minutes of
August 25, 2011.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
V.
III.
Presentations and Awards
A.
None
IV.
Educational Presentation
A.
From Smartboards to Smart Kids – Media Elementary School
Reports
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VI.
RTMEA – Sue Williamson
Unscheduled Presentations (Limited to Three Minutes Each)
A.
VIII.
Student Liaison Reports
Board Liaison Reports - None
Committee Highlights and Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of
September 22, 2011
School Reports – In Official Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
Superintendent’s Report – In Official Legislative Minutes of
September 22, 2011
Solicitor’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
President’s Report - In Official Legislative Minutes of
September 22, 2011
Scheduled Presentations (Limited to Five Minutes Each)
A.
VII.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato,
Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides,
William O’Donnell, William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
Rose Tree Media Residents – Upper Providence Twp. Resident
Old Business
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
1.
Terminations
a.
b.
Professional
Non-Instructional
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 16
Resolve, that the Board approve the following resolution:
a.
b.
Professional - None
Non-Instructional
1.
Linda Resinski, Cafeteria Substitute, resignation
effective August 19, 2011.
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides,
William O’Donnell, William Montgomery,
Jeff Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded
a motion to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 17
Resolve, that the Board approve the following
resolution:
1.
Colleen McFadden, English/Reading Teacher,
effective August 29, 2011 at the annual salary of
$52,607.00,
Master’s
Degree/Step
3.
Ms.
McFadden received her Bachelor’s Degree from
Villanova University and her Master’s Degree from
St. Joseph’s University. She comes to us from Hope
Partnership for Education where she served as a
Language Arts Teacher. Ms. McFadden is assigned
to Penncrest High School replacing Sharon Smith
who resigned.
2.
Carolyn Fizzano, English Teacher, effective August
29, 2011 at the annual salary of $46,386.00,
Bachelor’s Degree/Step 6. Ms. Fizzano received her
Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University.
She comes to us from St. Thomas the Apostle
School where she served as an English Teacher.
Ms. Fizzano is assigned to Penncrest High School
replacing Sharon Sweeney who was reassigned.
3.
Kimberly Benedict, (.5) Kindergarten Teacher
effective August 29, 2011, at the annual salary of
$26,528.00, Master’s Degree/Step 6, pro-rated. Ms.
Benedict received her Bachelor’s and Master’s
Degrees from Cabrini College. She comes to us
from St. Dorothy School where she served as a
Kindergarten Teacher. Ms. Benedict is assigned to
Rose Tree Elementary. This is a new position.
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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IX.
New Business
A
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
4.
Recommend the Board recognize the following personnel
for attainment of tenure, effective August 29, 2011:
Angel Barry
Andrea Seaner
Brittani Lutterman
Jeanette Verdeur
Lisa Stuart
Sean Hobdell
Amanda Meltz
Ronni Miller
Vince Eppolito
Joseph Fisher
Mary Bell Patton
Glenwood
Glenwood
Media
Indian Lane
Rose Tree
Penncrest
Penncrest
ERC
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
Springton Lake
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
Peter Barry
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
`
Non-Instructional
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 18
1.
Katherine Johnson, Support Staff II, Personal
Instructional Assistant, effective September 6, 2011
at the rate of $16.01 per hour. Ms. Johnson is
assigned to Media Elementary replacing Hazel
Mendoza Jayme who resigned.
2.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel to serve as Theme Readers for the 20112012 school year at the rate of $295 per month:
John Pritchard
Elaine Prizzi
Mary McConville
Nancy Wooding
Michael Bury
Janet Lloyd Murphy
3.
2 positions
2 positions
1 position
1 position
1 position
1 position
Margaret Simcox-Smith, Substitute Cafeteria
Worker, effective September 23, 2011 at the rate of
$10.34 per hour. NOTE: Ms. Simcox-Smith is being
hired pending completion of her paperwork.
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
4.
Michele Cropper, (.5) Support Staff II, Personal
Instructional Assistant, effective September 6, 2011
at the rate of $16.01 per hour. Ms. Cropper is
assigned to Indian Lane Elementary replacing Kate
Ballard who resigned.
5.
Michael Finn, Substitute Custodian, effective
September 19, 2011 at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
3.
General
a.
`
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
Classification Change
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 – 19
Resolve, that the Board approve the following resolution:
1.
Judy Raichek from .8 Gifted Teacher to 1.0 Gifted
Teacher, effective August 29, 2011 at the annual
salary of $53,056, Master’s/Step 6 (.2) of this
position will be a Long Term Substitute for the first
semester of the 2011-2012 school year. Ms.
Raichek is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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IX.
New Business
3.
General
a.
Classification Change (continued)
2.
Deborah Preg from .75 Reading Teacher to .8
Reading Teacher, effective August 29, 2011 at the
annual salary of $75,601.60, Master’s+20/Step 15
pro-rated. Ms. Preg is assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary.
3.
Sandra Pirrotta from Substitute Cafeteria to
Cafeteria Trainee effective September 6, 2011 at
the rate of $10.87 per hour. Ms. Pirrotta is assigned
to Penncrest High School replacing Matt Soares
who resigned.
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Degree Advancement
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a
motion to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 20
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel for Degree Advancement and adjust their
salaries accordingly effective August 29, 2011:
James Beatty
Master’s/Step 9
James Ciccarelli
Master’s+40/Step 14
Kristen Connell
Master’s+20/Step 15
John Dixon
Master’s+20/Step 15
Helen Douglas Garrett Master’s+40/Step 15
Noreen Ford
Master’s+20/Step 14
Aaron Goldfarb
Master’s+40/Step 6
Terry HaskellMcDonald Master’s+20/Step 14
Tracy Hatton
Master’s+40/Step 12
Nadine Hensley
Master’s+20/Step 10
Robert Higgins
Master’s+60/Step 14
Jessica Hilden
Master’s+20/Step 9
Sean Hobdell
Master’s/Step 4
Tracy Jackson
Master’s+20Step 11
Charles Keeler
Master’s+40/Step 12
Michelle Kirk
Master’s+20/Step 9
Susan Knipel
Master’s+60/Step 15
Lisa Lobitz
Master’s+40/Step 12
Concetta Mattioni Master’s+60/Step 15
Karen Maher
Master’s+20/Step 15
Amanda Meltz
Master’s+40/Step 4
Amanda Morris
Master’s+20/Step 7
Carin Newsome
Master’s+40/Step 15
Kevin Nolen
Master’s+20/Step 14
Evan O’Neill
Master’s+20/Step 4
Evan Pettit
Master’s/Step 8
Rachel Pinsley
Master’s+40/Step 10
JoAnn Podlaski
Master’s+20/Step 12
Sharon Prior
Master’s +20/Step 15
Britt Rago
Master’s+40/Step 13
Jason Ritter
Master’s+60/Step 7
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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$58,202.00
$89,878.00
$90,752.00
$93,936.00
$93,936.00
$85,612.00
$67,226.00
$83,372.00
$81,761.00
$65,051.00
$93,372.00
$59,911.00
$52,757.00
$70,191.00
$81,761.00
$59,911.00
$97,384.00
$81,761.00
$97,384.00
$90,752.00
$65,653.00
$59,318.00
$93,936.00
$85,612.00
$58,429.00
$55,635.00
$73,644.00
$75,332.00
$90,752.00
$85,819.00
$72,389.00
October 27, 2011
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Degree Advancement (continued)
Jody Ruckle
Jeremy Smith
Andrea Seaner
Jeanette Verdeur
Sharon Williams
Master’s+40/Step 13
Master’s/Step 8
Master’s/Step 9
Master’s/step 9
Master’s+40/Step 10
$85,814.00
$55,635.00
$58,202.00
$58,202.00
$73,644.00
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
c.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery
None
Jeff Pettit
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
Mr. Hanna moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 21
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
1.
Rescind appointment of Christian Glicko Assistant
Band Director. Mr. Glicko will not be filling the
position.
2.
Rescind appointment of Sharon Smith to Emanon –
Readers’ Theatre. Ms. Smith has resigned.
3.
Rescind appoint of Sharon Sweeney as Emanon
Coordinator. Ms. Sweeney has been reassigned.
4.
Rescind appointment of Megan Snyder to .5
Yearbook and .5 Photographer Sponsor. Ms.
Snyder will not be filling the position.
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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IX.
New Business
B.
Personnel
3.
General
c.
d.
Rescind Supplemental Contracts (continued)
5.
Rescind appointment of Dana Welc as (.5)
Professional Development Coordinator for Media
Elementary. Ms. Welc will not be filling the position.
6.
Rescind appointment of Mark Harmon as 8th Grade
Girls Soccer Coach.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Jean McPheeters, Kids Club Sponsor for the 20112012 school year at the annual salary of $1,384.00.
Ms. McPheeters is assigned to Rose Tree
Elementary.
2.
Suzanne Hemenway, Building Coordinator for
Special Education for the 2011-2012 school year at
the annual salary of $2,900.00. Ms. Hemenway is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
3.
Michelle Shaw, (.5) School Photographer for the
2011-2012 school year at the annual salary of
$580.00. Ms. Shaw is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts
4.
Michelle Shaw (.5) School Yearbook Sponsor for
the 2011-2012 school year at the annual salary of
$1,160.00. Ms. Shaw is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
5.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel to serve as New Teacher Mentors for the
2011-2012 school year:
C. Dillon
K. Johnson(.5)
C. Keeler (.5)
L. Lobitz
D. McElhenney(.5)
L. Parkinson
K. Peckman
R. Pinsley(.5)
K. Sharp (.5)
E. Stevenson
M. Patton(.5)
S. Huebner (.5)
P. Gregg
C. Seeley
E. Thompson(.5)
S. Debassay (.5)
B. Rago(.5)
6.
PHS
RTE
GES
PHS
ILES
ILES
MES
GES
GES
PHS
SLMS
ILES
SLMS
MES
RTES
SLMS
SLMS
$1,160.00
$ 580.00
$ 580.00
$1,160.00
$ 648.00
$1,216.00
$1,160.00
$ 580.00
$ 580.00
$1,160.00
$ 580.00
$ 580.00
$1,160.00
$1,160.00
$ 580.00
$ 580.00
$ 580.00
Recommend Board approval for the following Indian
Lane personnel to serve as Building Coordinators
for the 2011-2012 school year:
Lisa Parkinson
Fran Blanchette
David Woods
Leslie Valuck
Martha Phillips
Andre Washington
T. Haskell McDonald
Abby Burke
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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Language Arts
Social Studies
(.5) Science
(.5) Science
Professional Dev.
Math
Inst. Tech
Communications
$3,460.00
$3,460.00
$1,520.00
$1,730.00
$1,620.00
$3,040.00
$3,460.00
$3,040.00
October 27, 2011
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
d.
Supplemental Contracts
7.
Fern Mathis, DVMSAC Sponsor for the 2011-2012
school year at the annual salary of $2,900.00.
8.
Kevin Nolen, Emanon – Readers’ Theatre Sponsor
for the 2011-2012 school year at the annual salary
of $1,903.00. Mr. Nolen is assigned to Penncrest
High School.
9.
Margie Gilroy, (.5) Student Forum for the 2011-2012
school year, at the annual salary of $1,620.00. Ms.
Gilroy is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
10.
Alison Harrison, (.5) Student Forum for the 20112012 school year, at the annual salary of $1,450.00.
Ms. Harrison is assigned to Springton Lake Middle
School.
11.
Kevin Nolen, Emanon Coordinator for the 20112012 school year at the annual salary of $1,211.00.
Mr. Nolen is assigned to Penncrest High School.
12.
Vernon Dreyer, Assistant Freshman Girls Soccer
Coach at the annual salary of $2,465.00. Mr. Dreyer
is assigned to Penncrest High School.
13.
Douglas Lieux, Assistant Band Director at the
annual salary of $2,900.00. Mr. Lieux is assigned to
Penncrest High School. NOTE: Mr. Lieux is being
hired pending completion of his pre-employment
paperwork.
14.
Mark Homan 7th Grade Boys Soccer Coach at the
annual salary of $3,402.00. Mr. Homan is assigned
to Springton Lake Middle School.
15.
Christiana Kuntz, Assistant Envirothon Coach at the
annual salary of $1,450.00. Ms. Kuntz is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Salary Change
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following salary
changes which were incorrectly reported on the
June Board:
Sandra Staiger
$88,802.00
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
B.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy
Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William
O’Donnell, William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
Overnight Trips
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 22
1.
Penncrest High School – Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA) State Leadership Workshop – Lancaster, PA
Resolve that the Board approve the Penncrest students’ overnight
trip to the Lancaster Host Hotel & Convention Center, October 23,
and 24, 2011.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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IX.
New Business
B.
Overnight Trips
2.
Penncrest High School – Spanish Exchange Program – Valencia,
Barcelona and Madrid, Spain
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 23
Resolve that the Board approve the Penncrest High School
Spanish Exchange Program trip to Valencia, Barcelona and
Madrid, Spain on March 21 – April 4, 2012. $2,040 which covers
substitute teacher fees.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
3.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
John Hanna
Penncrest High School – Immersion Trip for Students Studying
French – Montreal and Quebec City, Canada
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 24
Resolve that the Board approve the Penncrest High School
Immersion Trip for students studying French to Montreal and
Quebec City, Canada on March 21 – March 25, 2012.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
C.
Addendum – Personnel
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Mackrides seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 25
1.
Terminations
a.
Professional
1.
2.
Kathleen Rauch, English Teacher, Penncrest High
School, retirement, effective January 5, 2012.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
Christopher Grouzes, Long Term Substitute English
Teacher effective October 3, 2011 at the annual
salary of $45,289, Bachelor’s/Step 1 to be pro-rated
for the first semester. Mr. Grouzes received his
Bachelor’s Degree from Lock Haven University. He
comes to us from Oxford Area School District where
he serves as an English Teacher. Mr. Grouzes will
be assigned to Penncrest High School replacing
Kathleen Rauch who will be on leave. NOTE: Mr.
Grouzes is being hired pending completion of his
pre-employment paperwork and release from his
current school district.
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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IX.
New Business
C.
Addendum – Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
Non-Instructional
1.
Frank Taylor, Master Electrician, effective October
10, 2011, at the rate of $27.66 per hour. Mr. Taylor
will be assigned to the Maintenance Department
replacing Walter Noldy who retired. NOTE: Mr.
Taylor is being hired pending completion of his preemployment paperwork.
The aforementioned resolution was declared
adopted by the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides,
William O’Donnell, William Montgomery,
Jeff Pettit
None
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing
1.
B.
Bid Awards - None
General
1.
2
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Change Orders
Upper Providence Township Sewer Tap Fee – Springton Lake
Renovations
Roofing Resources Proposal – Indian Lane Elementary
Wayne Moving and Storage – Springton Lake Renovations
PlanCon Part F – SLMS – See Attachment A
PlanCon Part I – SLMS – See Attachment B
CADES Agreement
Budgetary Transfers
Concurrent Enrollment Agreement for Dual Enrollment
Settlement Agreement with the Parents of Student #41185
Contract with the DCIU
Agreement with Widener University
Contract with Easter Seals
Contract with Devereux
Mediation Agreement
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Mrs. Fronduti moved and Mr. O’Donnell seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 26
1.
Change Orders
a.
Recommend approval of Change Order P-01 in the
amount of $575.00 to AJB Mechanical, Inc. for
revisions to the Penncrest High School Domestic
Water Heater Replacement project for the removal
of a secondary floor under the existing storage
room.
b.
Recommend approval of Change Order P-02 in the
amount of $1,978 to AJB Mechanical, Inc. for
revisions to the Penncrest High School Domestic
Water Heater Replacement project for additional
concrete pads per code for clearance around water
heaters.
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X.
Finance
B.
General
1.
Change Orders (continued)
c.
2.
Recommend approval of Change Order P-03 in the
amount of $3,887 to AJB Mechanical, Inc. for revisions to
the Penncrest High School Domestic Water Heater
Replacement project for removing and installing new wall
and relocation of door per code for area around water
heater.
Upper Providence Township Sanitary Sewer Tap Fee
– Springton Lake Renovations
Further resolve, that the Board approve the Upper Providence
Township Sanitary Sewer Tap Fee of $139,400 for the
Springton Lake Renovation project.
3.
Roofing Resources Proposal – Indian Lane Elementary
Further resolve, that the Board approve the proposal from
Roofing Resources in the amount of $3,600.00 for Masonry
repairs at Indian Lane Elementary cafeteria.
4.
Wayne Moving and Storage – Springton Lake Renovations
Further resolve, that the Board approve the proposal from Wayne
Moving and Storage for a modification to Purchase Order #
20104113 in the amount of $49,706.60 for Springton Lake
renovations.
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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X.
Finance
B.
General
5.
PlanCon Part F – SLMS
Further resolve, that the Board accept the approval for PlanCon
Part F, Construction Documents, for the sanitary sewer
connection for the Springton Lake Middle School project from the
Pennsylvania Department of Education. See Attachment A in
Official Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011.
6.
PlanCon Part I – SLMS
Further resolve, that the Board accept the approval for PlanCon
Part I, Interim Reporting, for the Springton Lake Middle School
project from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. See
Attachment B in Official Legislative Minutes of September 22,
2011.
7.
CADES Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve he proposed contractual
rates for the transportation of students for the Rose Tree Media
School District for the 2011 -12 school year.
Round Trip (Del Co) per student/day
One Way (Del Co) per student/day
$66.46
$37.80
The Children and Adult Disability and Education Services
(CADES) provides Round Trip door-to-door transportation
for school aged and preschool aged students.
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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X.
Finance
B.
General
8.
Budgetary Transfers
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Budgetary
Transfers:
FY 12-1 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Athletics – New Equipment
$3,300.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Athletics- Repairs
$3,300.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the additional cost of
reconditioning athletic equipment.
FY 12-2 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Curriculum Development - Supplies
$1,750.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction- Supplies
$1,750.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase additional supplies
music department.
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Concurrent Enrollment Agreements for Dual Enrollment
Resolve, that the Board approve the attached Concurrent
Enrollment Agreements with Delaware County Community
College, Neumann University, and Penn State Brandywine or
Dual Enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year.
10.
Settlement Agreement with the Parents of Student #41185
Resolve, that the Board approve a settlement agreement that will
allow for a change in the wording of two student documents, the
Evaluation Report (ER) and the Individual Education Program
(IEP). There is no cost to the District.
11.
Contract with the DCIU
Resolve, that the Board approve an agreement with the DCIU for
the provision of remedial reading and/or math instructional
services to students attending non public schools. The contract
cost is $25,171.00.
12.
Agreement with Widener University
Resolve, that the Board approve an agreement with Widener
University to assign one doctoral level psychology practicum
student to RTM during the 2011-2012 school year. There is no
cost to the District.
13.
Contract with Easter Seals
Further resolve, that the board approve a contract with Easter
Seals for a student to attend Camp Dunmore for a four week
ESY program. The cost is $1300.00.
14.
Contract with Devereux
Further resolve, that the Board approve two contracts with
Devereux to provide services for two (2) students to attend CBHS
Devereux Day School programs for the 2011-2012 School Year.
Attendance is from 9/1/11 through 6/15/12. The cost is $185.00
per student, per day.
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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X.
Finance
B.
General
15.
Mediation Agreement
Further resolve, that the Board approve a mediation
agreement with the guardians of a student with special
needs. As per the agreement, the guardians will waive all
rights and claims, past and future, which they may have
against the District regarding FAPE for the student and the
District will pay up to $25,000.00 towards the student’s outof-district tuition.
16.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Further resolve, that the Board approve the renewal contract with
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems, for the 2011–2012
school year.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the
Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
17.
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
Bayada Nurses
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 27
Resolve, that the Board approve the renewal contract with
Bayada Nurses, for the 2011–2012 school year.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
Nancy Fronduti
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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X.
Finance
B.
General
18.
19.
20.
21.
Criticare
Dr. Robert F. Sing
Dr. Peter N. Christie
Transportation of Pupil
Mr. Hanna moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 28
18.
Criticare
Resolve, that the Board approve the renewal contract with
Criticare, for the 2011–2012 school year.
19.
Dr. Robert F. Sing
Further resolve, that the Board approve the renewal
contract with Dr. Robert Sing, for the 2011–2012 school
year.
20.
Dr. Peter N. Christie
Further resolve, that the Board approve the renewal
contract with Dr. Peter Christie, for the 2011–2012 school
year.
21.
Transportation of Pupil
Further resolve, that the Board approve the renewal
contract
with
Janine
Blythe
for
transportation
reimbursement in accordance with Policy 810.3 for the
2011–2012 school year.
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by
the Chair, the vote being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna,
Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry, Nancy Fronduti,
Nancy Mackrides,
William O’Donnell, William Montgomery,
Jeff Pettit
None
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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X.
Finance
C.
D.
Financials for August 2011
Bill Lists for August 2011
Mr. O’Donnell moved and Mr. Hanna seconded a motion to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 29
Resolve, that the Board approve the following:
Financial Reports
August
August
August
August
2011
2011
2011
2011
Treasurers Reports
Investment Reports
Summary Expenditure Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Bill Lists
August 2011
General Fund Bill List
$ 2,058,958.83
August 2011
Imprest Fund Bill List
$
126.00
August 2011
Capital Fund Bill List
$
404,658.42
August 2011
Bond Series 2004 Bill List
$
169,514.50
August 2011
Bond Series 2007 A & B & 2010 A
$ 1,085,856.57
August 2011
Activities/Special Revenue Fund
$
91.15
$ 3,719,205.47
The aforementioned resolution was declared adopted by the Chair, the vote
being:
AYES:
NAYS:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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XI.
Adjournment
Mrs. Mackrides moved and Mrs. Fronduti seconded a motion to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION: 2011-2012 - 30
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:
Linda Kinsler-Fox, John Hanna, Veronica Barbato, Peter Barry,
Nancy Fronduti, Nancy Mackrides, William O’Donnell,
William Montgomery, Jeff Pettit
None
______________________
Grace A. Eves
School Board Secretary
II. Legislative Minutes of September 22, 2011
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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 Services
James M Wigo
Superintendent of Schools
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James M. Wigo, Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
October 7, 2011
Subject:
October 11, 2011 – 7:30 PM Finance Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill O’Donnell
______________________________________________________________________
In Attendance:
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna,
Bill Montgomery, Bill O’Donnell and Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: James Wigo and Grace Eves
______________________________________________________________________
1.
Budget Comparison - See Attachment
The District has expensed 59% of its Expenditures. Salaries and benefits are
higher in the current year for the month of September because there were 3 pay
runs instead of 2 pay runs. Pay dates for September were the 2, 16 and 30.
Purchased Prof. & Tech Services is lower this year due to the timing of the
invoice from the IU. Other Uses of Funds is lower this year because the District
completed the $600,000 fund transfer to the capital reserve account in October.
Last year the transfer was completed in September. The $600,000 transfer is for
the purchase of buses and the technology capital lease. The district has received
73% of its revenue.
Action: Discussion
2.
Local Audit
The auditors have completed the local audit. They are scheduled to present the
audit at the November 10 Finance Committee meeting. During their visit they did
not bring any major findings to attention of the Business Office.
Action: Discussion
3.
Budgetary Transfers
FY 12-3 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services- Repairs
$5,695.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services - Communications
$5,695.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the fiber.
FY 12-4 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Supplies
$1,200.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – New Equipment
$1,200.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase two Elmo document cameras for the
Science Department.
The technology transfer is necessary because the cost of dark fiber from the IU
and Synesis increased from the previous year. Elmo Document cameras will be
used in the science department at the Springton Lake Middle School.
Action: This item will move to the October 27 Legislative Meeting for approval.
4.
Fund Transfers
Several construction funds have balances. Fund 32 has a remaining balance of
$62,106.28 with remaining commitments of $1,906.50. Fund 32 was used for
1992 refunding of the 1986 bond for various capital projects. Fund 34 has a
remaining balance of $8,152.91 with a remaining commitment of $8,091.70 and
was used for the Refunding of 98 and various capital projects. Fund 36 has a
remaining balance of $565.21 with a remaining commitment of $6,073.92 and
was used for the various capital projects. $5,508.71 will be needed to complete
the commitment when it is invoiced. The Administration recommends closing
bank accounts for funds 32, 34 and 36 and transferring those funds to the capital
reserve account to continue with current capital projects and pay the remaining
commitments. The total transfer will be $70,824.40 of which $16,072.12 will be
needed for previous commitments.
Action: This item will move to the October 27 Legislative Meeting for approval.
5.
Donations
The District received office chairs from a local doctor’s office. Zoll Medical would
like to donate a Safeguard Scientific portable AED device to the Penncrest
Athletic Department. The donor was inspired by an article on saving student lives
through the use of AED devices during sporting events.
Action: This item will move to the October 27 Legislative Meeting for approval.
6.
Print Shop Copier Lease
A copier lease proposal will be presented at the November Finance committee.
The current lease has expired and the District has been leasing on a month to
month basis at the same rates.
Public Comment
5 minutes
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on November 10, 2011 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
Superintendent of Schools
___
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
Mr. James M. Wigo, Superintendent
From:
Grace A. Eves, Director of Management Services
Date:
October 7, 2011
Subject:
October 11, 2011 - 8:30 PM - Operations Committee Minutes
Chairperson: Bill Montgomery
___________________________________________________________________
In Attendance:
Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna,
Bill Montgomery, Bill O’Donnell and Jeff Pettit
Also in Attendance: James Wigo, Grace Eves, Ron Baldino, and Dennis Cini,
______________________________________________________________________
1.
Springton Lake Middle School Project Update
20 minutes
Building renovation work is on schedule. A bulletin has been issued for the CMU
wall repairs that were discovered during the window replacement process. The
work is extensive. It requires the rebuilding of CMU and lintels above exterior
windows. Bonnett Associates and D’Huy Engineering are reviewing alternate
solutions. Dust collectors for the art rooms will be installed by the HVAC
contractor as an allowance. The dust collectors will lessen dust created by the
use of clay for art projects. The cost is approximately $18,000. There is
approximately $430,000 available in allowance funds, which are part of the prime
contracts.
Natatorium work continues. The pool is scheduled to be plastered next week.
The swim team is scheduled to be in the pool on November 1st for open swim
practice. A proposal from Main Line Pools to provide pool maintenance services
from November through June was reviewed. The pool was built by Main Line
Pools. The District will stay with Main Line Pools until a decision is made for a
pool management company. The monthly maintenance fee is $625 and includes
all chemical and maintenance. The pool will need to be tested weekly for
bacteria. A proposal from Woolery Enterprises for lifeguard services was
reviewed. A proposal from the Rocky Run YMCA for lifeguard services is still
pending. The proposal will be reviewed during the committee highlight section of
the October Legislative meeting.
An RFP will be prepared this winter for a pool management company to service
the needs of the community and the district in the fall of 2012 at the completion of
the project. The sanitary sewer connection has been completed.
Action: The proposal from Main Line Pools will move to the October 27,
Legislative Agenda for approval.
The proposals for lifeguard services will be reviewed at the committee highlight
section of the October 27, Legislative meeting.
2.
2011-12 Capital Projects
10 minutes
Most of the 2011-12 projects have been completed. There will be a couple of
change orders for grading at the Penncrest stadium that will be available at the
next Operations Committee meeting. The logo on the gym floor at Glenwood
Elementary School should be finished this week. The new boilers at Glenwood
have been put into service. There is a change order in the amount of $3,661.88
for AJB Mechanical for a mixing valve for the domestic hot water project at
Penncrest. The mixing valve was not part of the original contact, but was found to
be faulty. The mixing valve is used to provide the proper temperature for hot
water use.
Action: This item will move to the October 27, Legislative Agenda for approval.
3.
2012-13 Capital Projects
10 minutes
Owner’s Representative Proposal – Dennis Cini
A proposal for services for 2012-13 capital projects from Dennis Cini was
presented. The proposal is for an amount not to exceed $91,890, which is the
same amount as the previous year. Mr. Cini’s contract amount has not changed
in several years.
Action: This item will move to the October 27, Legislative Agenda for approval.
4.
School Repairs
10 minutes
Indian Lane Elementary School
Roofing Resources was out last week to review the brick exterior wall near the
cafeteria. The damage does not appear to be caused by water, but additional
information will be available at the next Operations Committee meeting.
Media Elementary School
The air conditioning unit for the library has been out of commission since the end
the summer. The unit that services the large group room appears to be in need
of repair also. Both units were scheduled for replacement next summer.
However, we need to replace both units before next summer. It’s more cost
effective to replace both at the same time and only have the crane on site once.
The units will be lifted onto the roof while school is closed. Two proposals from
Bonnett Associates for professional services for the replacement of the units
were reviewed. The fee is 7.2% of the total construction costs.
Action: This item will move to the October 27, Legislative Agenda for approval.
5.
Donation
5 minutes
A shed was donated to Media Elementary School from the PTG. Ron Baldino is
working with the Borough of Media on the necessary permits and applications.
The shed will be used to store garden equipment for the Media Elementary
School Garden Club.
Action: This item will move to the October 27, Legislative Agenda for approval.
Public Comment
5 minutes
The next Operations Committee meeting will be on November 10, 2011, at 8:30 p.m.
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
Rose Tree Media School District
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:
October 20, 2011
Subject:
Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone: 610.627.6000
Fax: 610-891-0959
www.rtmsd.org
Anne D. Callahan
Director of Human Resources
Board Members in attendance: Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, Peter Barry,
John Hanna, Nancy Mackrides, Chair
Also in attendance: A. Callahan, J. Wigo, G. Eves and several members of the
public
I.
Items for Legislative Meeting – Anne Callahan
Mrs. Callahan presented items for consideration to be included on the Personnel
Agenda of the Legislative Meeting in October. All items were approved to move
forward to the Legislative meeting of the Board of School Directors on October
27, 2011. Additional items will be added to the agenda as they come in over the
next several weeks. A final version of the personnel resolutions will be forwarded
to the Board of School Directors for review prior to the Legislative Meeting on
October 27, 2011.
II.
New Background Check Regulations – Anne Callahan
Act 24 of 2011 contains a number of significant changes to the Pennsylvania
School Code that are designed to enhance the safety for school children. Act 24
contains changes to the list of crimes prohibiting an individual from being
employed by a school district, extension to the length of the bans on
employment, as well as a requirement to have every existing school employee
complete and sign an Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form providing
assurances that they have not been previously arrested or convicted of a Section
111(3) offense. The district will be sending these forms out to all employees in
the next few weeks.
The law requires that the forms be returned to school district administration by
December 27, 2011.
III.
Proposal for Applied Engineering Club at Springton Lake Middle School
Mrs. Callahan presented a proposal from Springton Lake Middle School to create
an Applied Engineering Club at Springton Lake Middle School at a cost of 6
units. The Rose Tree Media Education Association Agreement currently
contains a supplemental for a Literary Magazine at 9 units that has been defunct
for a number of years. The Literary Magazine Supplemental will be discontinued
and 6 of those units will be used to fund the Applied Engineering Club.
The members of the committee agreed to have a resolution creating the Applied
Engineering Club at 6 Units placed on the agenda of the Legislative Meeting of
October 27, 2011, for a vote of the full board.
IV.
Executive Session
An executive session was held to discuss matters of Personnel.
The next meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held on Tuesday, November
1, 2011, at 9 p.m. 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:
October 7, 2011
Subject:
October 5, 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
Others in Attendance: Mr. Wigo, Dr. Bluebello, Anne Callahan, Grace Eves,
2 Community members
Penncrest High School Clubs/Activities
Dr. Bluebello presented a comprehensive list of Penncrest High School’s clubs and
activities for the 2011-12 school year. The BSD received a list of clubs and activities
that were Board approved in the past and a list of clubs/activities that had not been
approved. The lists included a description of each club/activity, the number of students
participating, meeting frequency, the name of the sponsor, and whether or not it was a
paid or voluntary sponsor.
Dr. Bluebello also explained the importance of all clubs being approved and shared how
expenses for overnight trips were being handled.
The list of clubs/activities that need BSD approval include:
Graphic Arts Club
Relay for Life Club
HCI Optimist Club
ROAR Store
Lunch & Lit
Ski and Snowboard Club
The Medical Scholars Club
Chess Club
Mother/Daughter Book Club
Ultimate Frisbee
Outdoor Leadership Club (Men and
Women)
All of the above-mentioned clubs/activities that need formal BSD approval have
voluntary (unpaid) sponsors. The BSD requested that the resolution be specific and
indicate that these clubs/activities will continue to have voluntary (unpaid) sponsors.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2011 Legislative Agenda.
Policy Revision
Dr. Bluebello presented the first draft of Policy #204 – Attendance. This policy includes
necessary revisions and provides clearer guidelines on student attendance.
Action: Policy #204 will be on the October 2011 Legislative Agenda for first read.
Overnight Trips
Dr. Bluebello presented the following overnight trips for review:
The PHS Women’s Outdoor Leadership Club will participate in an overnight camping
trip at Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, 10/28 –30/11. There is no cost to the
district.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2011 Legislative Agenda.
Penncrest High School students will attend the Student Council State Conference at
Altoona Area High School, 11/10/11 – 11/12/11. The cost to the district will be $524. for
registration, accommodations, and substitute teacher fees.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2011 Legislative Agenda.
Members of the Penncrest High School Girls Cross Country team will compete in the
State Cross Country Championships in Hershey, PA, on November 4-5, 2011. The
approximate cost to the district is $580.00, which covers transportation, hotel and
meals.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2011 Legislative Agenda.
Members of the Penncrest High School Boys Cross Country team will compete in the
State Cross Country Championships in Hershey, PA, on November 4-5, 2011. The
approximate cost to the district is $580.00, which covers transportation, hotel and
meals.
Action: Approval will be on the October 2011 Legislative Agenda.
The BSD also reviewed the following trips, but requested further clarification on
transportation and accommodation expenses.
• Dudley Martin Classic Wrestling Tournament, 12/9/11 – 12/10/11
• Kevin Dare Invitational Boys Track and Field Meet, State College, PA, 1/20/12 –
1/21/12
• Kevin Dare Invitational Girls Indoor Track , State College, PA, 1/20/12
• Cheerleading National Championships, Orlando, FL, 2/10/12 – 2/13/12
Dr. Bluebello will obtain the information requested from the Athletic department and
bring to the Pupil Services Committee in November for review.
The next meeting of the Pupil Services committee will be November 1, 2011, at 7:00
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:
October 4, 2011
RE:
October 4, 2011 Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting Minutes
Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Pettit
Board Members in Attendance: Peter Barry, Linda Kinsler-Fox, Nancy Fronduti, Nancy
Mackrides
RTMSD Personnel in Attendance: Pat Barta, Angela Gilbert, Sharon Sweeney, Steve
Taylor, James Wigo
Community Members in Attendance: Five members of the community attended.
Preview Penncrest Course Guide Changes for 2012-2013
Sharon Sweeney, Assistant Principal at Penncrest, presented proposed changes to the
2012-2013 Course Guide. These changes fall into several categories: courses to be
offered on a rotating basis, courses being renamed, courses being added, and courses or
programs requiring clarification of language or title. New courses for 2012-2013 include 1
Advanced Accounting, which replaces 2 Accounting II; Chinese III; and Academic
Enrichment III and IV. The last three extend existing course sequences. The Course
Guide will appear on the October Legislative Agenda for approval.
Action Item: A resolution to approve the 2012-2013 Course Selection Guide will
appear on the October Legislative Agenda.
Review of Actual Enrollments Under 15 at Penncrest
Mrs. Sweeney also presented a chart expressing the enrollments in courses at Penncrest
High School under 15 students for the 2011-2012 school year. The chart showed the
original projected enrollments from last March, the actual enrollments as of October, and
rationale for offering the courses, dropping them, or combining them with others. Mrs.
Sweeney will come back to the Board in the spring, when enrollment projections become
available for 2012-2013.
Update on Accountability Block Grant and Interventionists
Dr. Gilbert presented an update on the Accountability Block Grant funds and expenditures.
This year, RTM’s award of $53,190.00 was less than half of the allocation from last year
due to budget cut backs at the state level. (Previous awards were $138,004.00 and
$144,370.00 in 2010 and 2009 respectively.) The 2011 funds will be used to provide
Interventionists to work with students in each building. The goals of the interventionists will
be to close the achievement gap among students in grades K-12, to bring every student to
proficiency or above in reading and/or mathematics, to provide intensive intervention
through research-based intervention programs for students who are not proficient - all
based on results of summative and formative data.
Allied Health Course Contract with DCCC
Dr. Taylor presented the annual contract renewal for the Allied Health Course at Penncrest
High School. Under the contract, the Allied Health program at DCCC provides an instructor
who comes to Penncrest two days a week to teach a course entitled “Introduction to Health
Care and Health Information.” The other days of the week the students spend at Riddle
Hospital, where they shadow health care professionals in a variety of settings. In
presenting the contract, Dr. Taylor noted a large price increase for 2012 which the
Community College attributes to cuts in state subsidies and increases in tuition. The Board
agreed to allow the course to run in 2011-2012, but asked that the high school seek less
costly options for students in future years.
Action Item: A resolution to approve the contract with DCCC will appear on the
October Legislative Agenda.
Special Education Contracts
Dr. Gilbert presented a contract from the TIM Academy for the provision of one full day of
staff development training on Characteristics of Autism, Structured Teaching, and
Introduction to Behavior Management. The training will involve all of the instructional
assistants in the District. RTM will receive a 10% discount, resulting in a cost of $2970.00.
A second agreement, received from The Mill Creek School for a student to receive the
educational services during the 2011-2012 school year, was also presented. The per diem
rate for the services is $215.00 per day, with an annual tuition of $38,700.00. Finally, three
(3) contracts were presented from the Wanna Play Program for three students to attend a
six week ESY summer program. The services were indicated in the students’ IEPs. The
cost is $300.00 per student, for a total of $900.00.
Update on Class Size Recommendation
The Directors presented a brief update on the Class Size Recommendation they have been
charged to provide by February 2012. They reviewed features of the existing policy and
listed elements to be included in their eventual recommendation: a survey of academic
research on class size, a summary of local policies and practices of comparable school
districts, achievement data from within RTM, and anecdotal feedback. They also stressed
their recommendation will not be based on a scientific study which isolates class size as
the determining variable in student achievement, a study which is beyond the resources of
the Office of Teaching & Learning.
Update on Intellectual Property Rights
Dr. Taylor presented Intellectual Property Rights policies from three Pennsylvania school
districts which may help RTM craft its own policy.
Public Comment
Members of the public directed several questions and comments to the Directors.
Rose Tree Media School District
308 North Olive Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6000
Fax 610.891.0959
www.rtmsd.org
James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
Patti Linden
Director of Technology
and Information Science
To:
Members of the Board of School Directors
James, M. Wigo, Sr., Superintendent
From:
Patti Linden
Date:
October 12, 2011
Subject:
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes for October 11, 2011
Chairperson: Mr. Peter Barry
Board Members in attendance: Pete Barry, Nancy Fronduti, John Hanna, Linda
Kinsler-Fox, Jeff Pettit, Bill Montgomery
Also in attendance: Jim Wigo, Patti Linden, Kim McCann-Roller, Grace Eves, 3
members of the community
Patti Linden presented a review of the work from a subcommittee meeting for the
Educational Technology Report of the Strategic Plan. As a district, we are at the midpoint of our six year Strategic Plan, but the Educational Technology Report must be
revised every three years. The subcommittee that met on October 6, comprised of 14
teachers from across the district and 4 administrators, worked to address and update
the goal of “Enhancing Teaching and Learning.” There are two other goals to be
addressed and updated, “Lead and Manage” and “Create Partnerships.” Those goals
will be addressed by another subcommittee that will meet in the next few weeks. Patti
Linden is gathering feedback from the community and parents via a survey that is
currently posted on our web page. She will use that feedback to help create the
strategies for achieving the second two goals and also invite parents to the next
meeting.
The strategies developed from the “Enhance Teaching and Learning” goal were:
• Utilize the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) across the
curriculum
• Correlate the NETS to district articulation of 21st Century projects
• Investigate the use of student devices for one-to-one technology
• Create data management for cross-curricular student assessment data
A major part of developing the final report is to address the budgetary resources and
professional development that will be involved in achieving these goals, as well as how
the goals will be monitored and evaluated. The next steps include:
• Analyze community survey data
• Facilitate a subcommittee of parents, community, support staff and students
• Build budget projections
• Present to Board of Directors at next committee meeting
• Approval and submission to PDE by November 30
Patti Linden requested approval for a Technology Committee meeting on November 10
at 8:00 p.m. Approval was granted.
Next meeting: Thursday, November 10, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. in the Education Center
Board Room
EXCELLENCE
TODAY
FOR TOMORROW
SCHOOL REPORT’S – October 2011
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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 student in each grade who read the most books over
the summer. These students read the most books in their grade levels: Selena Psaris,
grade one; Katelyn Kirchgasser, grade two; Brian Loeper, grade three; Matthew
Kirchgasser, grade four; and Nick Santangelo, 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.
Art
Glenwood Elementary received a grant to create a mural for the front of the school. The
mural is to be a visual depiction of the school's name. The word Glen refers to "a small,
narrow, secluded valley," which the school is set in amongst. The grant is through the
Pennsylvania Arts and Education Partnership. It involves a residency with Media resident
and artist, Claire Brill. The mural will be a community project. Third, Fourth, and Fifth
grade classes will work on it during their art class, but the entire school, staff, and parents
will be invited to help out with the creation. We plan to have the mural finished and
installed before the end of the year.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten celebrated Johnny Appleseed Day. We played Apple Jack Bingo, painted
our favorite color apples, sorted and graphed apples, ate apple snack and delivered
apples to all the staff in the building.
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AGP
Mr. G’s third grade classes will be filming videos touring the scale model of our solar
system which they created. Mr. G’s fourth and fifth classes will be completing the AFI
Screen Education developing movie making skills, learning about different angles in
which to shoot and lighting techniques.
Second Grade
Second graders learned about different types of communities this month. They studied
the differences between urban, suburban, and rural communities. They also learned
some new map skills. Our study culminated at the end of the month with a walking tour of
Media. Students used their newly learned map skills to navigate their way along the
sidewalks to visit points of interest along the way. They also attended a performance at
the Media Theater.
Third Grade
Third graders have been focused on becoming strong writers, readers, and
mathematicians. Students have recently published their first Personal Narrative and are
working on drafting a second piece that focuses on using true and exact details. Students
are also working on learning about characters and how to interact with characters in their
reading to help them comprehend at higher levels. Our third graders have started working
on solving 2-digit addition and subtraction problems in math and have learned a variety of
strategies to help them solve such problems. Third graders are also learning about why
we have seasons and how it is connected to the earth’s revolution around the sun. They
are also learning about the geography of our Earth, specifically the continents, oceans,
and hemispheres. Students are also preparing for a trip to Colonial Plantation by learning
about what it is was like living and going to school during colonial times in Pennsylvania.
INDIAN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten
Kindergarten students at Indian Lane are busy studying the change in season. They read
stories about apples and pumpkins, graphed leaves, and painted trees. Kindergarten
students learned about Johnny Appleseed and a Little Red House with "no doors, no
windows, and a star inside!“ They will celebrate fall with a hayride at Linville Orchard.
The kindergarten children will also participate in "Fall Fun Day" coming up soon at Indian
Lane. They have also been busy learning to write all of the capital letters, identifying
words that begin with each sound. They have learned to count and categorize groups of
objects. Best of all, they have learned teamwork and sportsmanship, practicing them
every day. Kindergarten Ice Cream Social – Our new kindergarten families enjoyed
meeting each other and socializing at our first 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.
First Grade
The first grade has launched two new workshops, one in reading and one in writing. The
students have learned the procedures and routines both. In reading workshop the
students have learned how to pick just right books, identify the habits of good readers,
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learned how to have a conversation about a book with a reading partners. They have
learned about the routines of shopping for and swapping books. All first grade classes
have completed the first unit of study in writing. The students have learned how to use
the tools in our writing center, such as date stamps, staplers, and folders. They learned
about different choices of paper available for use and how to choose the right kind of
paper for the kind of writing being performed. They also took the first brave steps into the
world of writing. They took a chance and tried hard words and let our stories be read by
the world! Each student celebrated being an author by publishing a bound book and
sharing it with the class.
Second Grade
In Reading Workshop, we learned how to prepare for a reading conference, how to
discuss a book with our partner, how to increase our reading stamina, and why it is
important to think as we read. We are also learning about the many traits that good
readers possess. These include keeping track of our thinking and monitoring our reading.
In Writing Workshop, we are revising and editing our writing as we prepare to publish our
first story. In Math, we played many math games and learned strategies for figuring out
the missing addend in a “make ten” number sentence. In Social Studies, the children
named and put the finishing touches on their communities. They are now hanging in the
hallway! We are continuing to learn about the various toes of communities.
Third Grade
In Reading, we continue talking and practicing strategies that great readers use in an
effort to become better readers. Some examples of the skills are inferring, making
predictions, and reading with expression, only to name a few. We finished up The Ballad
of Mulan and have been reading some stories out of the anthology including Cliff Hanger.
We have also been discussing character traits and comparing and contrasting the
different characters in the stories that we are reading. Students have completed several
writing projects this year, including their "Two-Worder" and "Bio-poems". In addition, we
have had the opportunity to write several perspective pieces in correlation with the stories
that we have been reading in our anthology. In Social Studies, we have been learning
about the 50 states. Mrs. Burke’s class joined Mrs. Novello’s class to learn some funny
state stories to help us remember where each state is located. Students participated in a
state challenge activity where they worked as a team to correctly locate each state on the
map. We did this relay style several times with a goal of decreasing the amount of time it
took each time that we played. We had a great time! We will continue to practice our
map skills using an atlas in the coming weeks. In math, we are learning to play a game
called Capture 5. In this game, students need to add and subtract combinations of 10's
and 1's, and move a game piece around the 100 chart to capture chips. They worked
with a partner to discuss strategies and used Change Cards to determine what
combinations of moves they could make.
Fourth Grade
Fourth graders from Indian Lane had an exquisite day for their watershed lesson and
stream study at the Wissahickon Environmental Center, in connection with our science
unit on Ecosystems. Students learned what watershed is and saw what happens to the
water in a watershed. In this really hands on experience, students also retrieved macroinvertebrates from the stream, and analyzed their characteristics and pollution tolerance,
to rate the quality of the Wissahickon Creek. It was wonderful to find out that the stream
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actual is very clean as it provides great fresh water to the Schuylkill River. What great
news as the Schuylkill River is a huge source for drinking water! Passport to History
Program came to start our history adventures and travels around Delaware County.
Students participated in learning how to use their "passports,” viewed some history alive
with a "What's in the Bag" history lesson, and made a star just like Betsy Ross, with only
one snip. Photos of both events are posted on Mrs. Haskell's Happenings!
Fifth Grade
The Student Council at Indian Lane is in full swing. Officers and classroom
representatives have had their first meeting and have a number of events already on their
schedule. This week the students had a soft pretzel sale during lunches, which was a
huge hit for the entire school. Proceeds will be going to a charity that will be selected at
our next Student Council meeting. The fifth grade classroom representatives will be
meeting before school to help clean up the playground area after a weekend of sporting
events.
Nine fifth graders from Mrs. Hendrixson's class are helping to mentor the students in Mrs.
Davis' class. The students go into the class for a half hour each Friday afternoon and
read with the students, work on social skills, and do crafts with them. So far both the
mentors and the students in Mrs. Davis' class look forward to their Friday's.
Art
First Grade Art Class is learning about architecture through printmaking with found
shapes. We are focusing on the artist Paul Klee. He is our inspiration on using geometric
shapes. Second Grade Art Class is traveling to Mexico through the Amate paintings they
are creating. We are gaining an understanding of what it is to use stylization when
drawing a figure. Third Grade Art Class is traveling to Egypt through their cartouche
prints. The children have learned to draw onto foam core and are experiencing
printmaking with a carved image! Fourth Grade Art Class celebrates Pennsylvania artist
Romare Bearden. The children have depicted musical instrument paintings in his honor.
These paintings were created utilizing the analogous colors! Fifth Grade Art Class is
studying the Pueblo people. The class will render Pueblo villages in watercolor and add
yarn weavings to the paintings to emphasize texture.
Music
This month two fifth grade musical enrichment groups will begin their before-school
rehearsals. The Bobcat Ensemble is a non-auditioned instrumental group composed of 36
students. These students will learn advanced music for alto recorders, chimes and other
general music instruments. They will perform in our All School Holiday Assembly in
December and our Spring Concert in May. The Fifth Dimension is an auditioned singing
group composed of 40 students. They will perform with Glenwood, Media, and Rose Tree
students at the Media Courthouse one night in December and will sing with the Springton
Lake and Penncrest Choirs for Relay for Life in May. In addition, they will be part of the
Indian Lane All School Holiday Assembly and Spring Concert. Because participation in
these groups is optional we are proud to have this huge number of fifth grade students be
a part of these special general music ensembles.
MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Back to School Night
Back to School Night was a real celebration of our 2011-2012 theme, “What a wonderful
world…What a wonderful school.” International flags, life-size cardboard figures of our
faculty in international dress, and twinkly lights greeted parents as they arrived. It was a
festive and inclusive event attended by about 90% of our parents. Teachers gave
presentations on expectations, curriculum, routines, and other pertinent information.
Homeroom parents were introduced and given some time to speak. The PTG very
generously purchased a corsage for every teacher. We collected non-perishable food
items that were delivered to The Media Food Bank. It was a busy, but productive,
evening.
Tribute to September 11th
We have an all-school news broadcast twice a week. Guidance counselor, Patrick
Murphy, delivered a meaningful tribute to the heroes and victims of September 11, 2001
on our September 12 broadcast. His message provided a good foundation for further
classroom discussions.
Passport to History
Karyn Confer, of The Delaware County Historical Society, gave a presentation to our
fourth graders to kick off the Passport to History program. Passport to History is offered
free to all Delaware County fourth grade students. Media School has for many years,
participated.
Picture Day
Lifetouch Studios came to Media School for Picture Day.
HIP HOP Celebrates Summer Readers and Mathematicians
HIP Hop, the energetic mascot of The Philadelphia 76ers, joined us for our first all-school
assembly of the 2011-2012 school year. He helped us celebrate the accomplishments of
our summer readers and mathematicians. HIP HOP and Sixers public relations manager,
Mike Goings, presented their READ TO ACHIEVE program that included having some fun
with our teachers and students who volunteered to read Bunny’s Noisy Book. We had
another special guest at our assembly, Superintendent James Wigo, who is rumored to
be a big sports’ fan. Check out our website for a photo of Mr. Wigo and Hip Hop.
HipHop’s visit was arranged by one of our wonderful parents, Mr. Chris Westcott.
KIDBIZ Parent and Pizza Night
Media hosted an evening where families could come to learn more about one of our
online resources, KIDBIZ. KIDBIZ is a program that allows students to read and respond
to non-fiction articles written on their independent reading level. After enjoying some
yummy pizza, parents went to the computer lab with presenter Susann Mullins and
students went to the auditorium to watch a special video. Ms. Mullins returned later in the
week to give a workshop to our teachers about the changes in KIDBIZ format and how to
best use the program as an instructional tool.
Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day
Our favorite day of the year is when our students’ grandparents come to visit.
Grandparents’/Special Friends’ Day was very well attended. Members of our service club
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(HOME) greeted our guests at the door and gave them each a carnation as a “thank you”
for attending. The PTG provided a generous array of treats. Our guests were very
complimentary of our educational program. They especially enjoyed experiencing
SMARTBOARDS and NETBOOKs, things that they did not have when they were in
elementary school.
The JOYBELLS
The JOYBELLS, a bell choir of developmentally disabled adults from The Melmark
School’s adult program, performed at our school. Their director is Sue Graves. They
played a beautiful program of classical, familiar, and Disney songs, but, more importantly,
they shared a strong message about respect. Celebrating individuals for who they are
and what they contribute was director Graves’ message. The JOYBELLS can take up to a
year to learn one song. They do not read music and are directed through sign language
and motions. Everyone agreed that their performance was fabulous.
Following the performance by the JOYBELLS, we were joined by Carly Feldman of The
ADL who presented us with our official banner designating our participation in the ADL’s
NO PLACE FOR HATE program. Ms. Feldman’s message of tolerance and respect for
differences meshed beautifully with the JOYBELLS appearance. Teacher Hans Kalbach
coordinates our NO PLACE FOR HATE activities.
Author Visit
Children’s author Marianne Richmond spoke about her craft with our kindergarten and
first grade children. She shared her newest book, I Believe in You, that was inspired by
her youngest son who was nervous about learning to ride a two wheeler. Mrs. Richmond,
a mother of four children who lives in Minnesota, related very well to our “little ones.”
Librarian, Jackie Matusow, arranged the visit.
Donuts and Dudes (Dads)
The PTG hosted a breakfast for our students and their favorite “big guys.” The cafeteria
was filled to capacity with happy people who enjoyed some breakfast snacks and the
good company.
Music News
Grade five just completed a mini unit on American composer Charles Ives which included
a critical listening of Ives’ Variations on America. We learned that Ives was an
independent thinker and liked to experiment with sound. The word dissonant has been
added to our vocabulary.
The Mustang Chorale is comprised of 30 students in the fourth and fifth grade. They
rehearse every Tuesday after school. Chime Choir has 16 participants and meets once a
week during recess. Both organizations look forward to performing in the December
concert.
Kindergarten Fall Fun
Our kindergarten friends are doing a great job of becoming earnest and eager students.
They toured our school in search of the elusive Gingerbread Man. As they looked for the
tricky fellow, they met many of our school’s special and helpful people. Many moms
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helped out with the kindergarten’s fall fun activities. Apple BINGO, apple pancakes, and
apple trees and graphs were all part of this seasonal learning activity.
Second Grade Update
The start of school has been both busy and exciting. The students have made a nice
adjustment to their new second grade classroom and are making nice progress in
following the daily routines and classroom expectations. They are a group of hard
workers! All second grades have begun, or have completed, their DIBELS, MAP and
DRA assessments. Tools for Success has also gotten underway in all classrooms.
Third Grade News
Third grade students are enjoying hands-on science investigations utilizing the science
lab this fall. Two classes are experimenting with electricity and magnetism and the other
two are learning about the effects of water on the land. Students have created stream
tables to model these effects and are relating current weather events to what they are
experimenting with. Third graders are also excited to be learning how to write in cursive
this fall. Many are demonstrating excellent penmanship,
Fifth Grade Report
Students welcomed their grandparents to school and interviewed them on Grandparents’
and Special Friends’ Day. Students will be writing personal narratives and memoirs about
their grandparents in language arts. Students are working on publishing personal
narratives. They have generated ideas for stories, drafted many stories, worked on raising
the quality of their writing, and chosen one story to publish. The culmination of this unit of
study will be a publishing party. In science, students are exploring what makes weather
on Earth occur. Experiments on the uneven cooling rates of soil and water and the effect
that they have on weather occurred in the science lab with emphasis on the thinking
logically and the scientific method.
ROSE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bagels with Dads and Friends
Bagels with Dads and Friends was a tremendous success with approximately 90% of our
Dads joining us for breakfast. The bagels were still warm and the children were so proud
to have their Dads spend time with them at school. The PTG hosted a “Scienceteller”
assembly for the kindergarten through second grade students. They learned all about
potions, gases and liquids in a very entertaining way. We held our official No Place for
Hate Designation Ceremony in conjunction with our monthly awards assembly.
Kindergarten
October has been a great month! The children have successfully adapted to the
classroom routines and procedures. We began Literacy Centers and Small Group
Guided Reading Instruction. Parent volunteers have been trained to assist during
Literacy Centers throughout the week. This provides another great resource of support
for our students to reinforce skills being taught in the Early Reading Intervention and
Houghton Mifflin curriculums. In Math, students have enjoyed working with the
Investigations manipulatives to practice sorting by attributes, counting skills, number
recognition, and one-to-one correspondence. At the end of the month, we had a theme
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day to explore pumpkins in reading, math, and science activities. Students, parents, and
teachers had a wonderful time!
Second Grade
In conjunction with No Place for Hate, second graders at Rose Tree Elementary are
committed to "No More Bullying.” Students have enjoyed read alouds, classroom
discussions and problem solving scenarios regarding how to treat others with respect and
about celebrating diversity. They viewed the digital edition of Weekly Reader's "Stop
Bullying" magazine and participated in extended activities online.
Fourth Grade
Students in fourth grade have been busy in writing workshop. They have written their first
personal narrative. They have studied the works of published authors and revised their
pieces using techniques of "real" authors. They participated in revision and editing
conferences with their writing partners. They published and shared their work.
Reading
Reading is off to a great start this year! Students did a wonderful job in the Rose Tree
Elementary School Summer Reading Olympics, with almost two-thirds of our students
participating and earning medals. All grades continue to receive push-in reading support,
and an Afterschool Reading program, run by our Intervention Specialist, has been
implemented as well.
Academically Gifted Program
Mr. G’s third grade classes will be filming videos touring the scale model of our solar
system which they created. AGP students in fourth and fifth grade will be completing the
AFI Screen Education developing movie making skills, learning about different angles in
which to shoot and lighting techniques.
SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Guidance
The guidance department interviewed the students who signed up to participate in
groups. In seventh grade, Mrs. Gilroy began her counseling groups which give students
an opportunity to talk about friendships and coping skills. In eighth grade, Mrs. Harrison’s
students are meeting to discuss teen issues. Students new to the district have been
interviewed by their counselor to monitor their transition to Springton Lake.
Those
students, who were having more difficulty transitioning, are being met with by their
counselor on a regular basis. The department also sponsored a new student lunch where
students had an opportunity to introduce themselves and learn a little about others in the
group.
Language Arts
Students in sixth grade AGP Language Arts began their research reports during the
month of October. Each student has picked a topic and is now writing three essential
questions that will help guide their research. Students will learn how to take notes, write
an outline, and use the MLA format for writing a bibliography. Mrs. Somerville and the
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librarian, Mrs. Brashers, have been working closely together to help the students
understand the process and meet deadlines.
October was the perfect time of year to delve into the mystery genre in Mrs. Newsome’s
sixth grade classes. All students read mystery novels of their own choosing; some
students selected mysteries written by contemporary authors recommended by the
librarian, Mrs. Brashers, while other students selected classics by Agatha Christie and Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle. Other components of the genre study included the identification of
elements of the mystery; the reading of several short stories; the creation of memorable
mystery characters, such as a clever detective and his or her sidekick, and a devious
villain; interviewing parents or guardians about favorite mystery shows, novels, and
authors; and as a culminating project students incorporated their knowledge and
understandings into the creation of their own mystery short stories. A favorite lesson in
the mystery study, taught in both Mrs. Newsome’s and Mrs. McLeod’s classes was a
listening, thinking, writing activity about a story called “The Bus Ride,” about one rider’s
late night bus ride with another mysterious passenger. Students listened to this
suspenseful story, completing predictions and thought questions as the story progresses.
At the end of the read aloud, students wrote their own ending of the story. Students voted
to decide which of their classmates had penned the best ending. October was Poetry
month in seventh grade. Students learned about various poetic devices and their use in
contemporary and classic poetry. In addition, in Mrs. William's classes created their own
creepy poems as a culminating project. In Mr. Harp’s classes, students began their
poetry notebooks. Their first poems in the notebooks were entitled “Seventh Grade is…”
As students complete more poems, they will be added to the notebooks. In Mr. Dixon’s
eighth grade classes, students finished their reading and discussion of John Steinbeck’s
novella, The Pearl. Students also wrote fictional short studies and non-fiction pieces. As
always, grammar lessons were taught through direct instruction and reinforced in the
editing stage of writing. In all grade levels, students were encouraged to enter local
essay contests celebrating our nation’s veterans. Entries were edited by teachers and
submitted with high hopes.
Library
The library has received a SMART Board, and is used frequently for lessons and book
talks. The website has also been updated with new features, including “Mrs. B’s
Research Help” to focus on the research process and ethical use of information.
“Awesome Author Websites” and “Kick-Start Reading” have also been added to give
students the opportunity to visit their favorite authors’ websites and find book
recommendations from engaging Young Adult authors. The website also has integrated
new Web 2.0 tools like Glogster and Wordle. A blog has been added and sixth grade
students will be writing book recommendations to add to the library’s blog. Mrs. Brashers
has attended the Delaware County Library System’s School Book Review event at Upper
Darby High School where she had the opportunity to receive newly published books for
the library at a minimal cost. The books will be reviewed by Mrs. Brashers and added to
the library collection.A Web 2.0 Tools workshop will be offered for teachers to learn about
new, engaging, and creative tools to integrate into their own lessons and units. The
workshop will focus primarily on Glogster, Blabberize, Prezi, and Animoto and will
emphasize the integration of technology into every lesson. October 16-22 is the
American Library Association’s Teen Read Week, during which the library will promote
graphic novels and other illustrated Young Adult books to the students. Displays in the
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library will promote the fast growing graphic novel collection and will stress the literary
value of graphic novels to teens, especially reluctant readers.
Sixth grade students visited the library, during which they were introduced to the library
facility, the policies and procedures, and searching in the Destiny Catalog. Mrs. Patton’s
class has frequented the library, focusing on a poetry unit. Poetry books were pulled and
placed on tables for students to read and pick a favorite poem for a project. Mrs.
Somerville’s class has been focusing on the RTM Research Process for their AGP
assignments. The students focused on writing essential research questions and began
searching the library for resources and narrowing down research topics. Several classes
have visited the library for book talks. Mrs. McLeod’s sixth grade class searched for
Adventure and Sports books. Mrs. Newsome’s sixth grade class searched for Mystery
books. Mrs. William’s seventh grade class also searched for Mystery and Horror books.
Eighth grade students have also visited the library for book talks on fun, challenging, and
engaging titles. For all book talks, books have been pulled and displayed on tables and
book carts, and Mrs. Brashers “book talks” selected titles. There have been collaborative
efforts between Mrs. Brashers and teachers in the Health/Physical Education department.
Miss Levy’s eighth grade health class will be visiting the library for a research project on
STI’s, during which Mrs. Brashers will teach a mini-lesson on Power Library’s Consumer
Health Reports database. Mrs. Brashers has also selected book titles on activities taught
in Phys. Ed. These titles will be used for lessons or assignments for students who may
be unable to perform the day’s task. Mrs. Brashers has also been collaborating with Mrs.
Raichek’s eighth grade AGP class, during which she spoke with the class about
narrowing down research topics and writing essential questions. Mrs. Brashers will
continue to work with AGP throughout the year to assist the students with their research
projects.
Mrs. Brashers has been working with Jabberwocky Books for Kids to plan the fall Book
Fair in November. During REP, Mrs. Brashers hosts a Read-Aloud period during which
she reads to sixth grade students who had requested to attend the event. The students
visit the library daily to listen to Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, winner of the 2009
ALA John Newbery Medal. Mrs. Brashers has also been reading to Mrs. Hemenway’s 4
students in her life skills class on a weekly basis. The students selected to be read
Jeanne DuPrau’s The City of Ember, an ALA Notable Book.
Math
Currently geometry students are in Chapter 2, Reasoning and Proof. They will describe
patterns, including visual and number patterns, and use inductive reasoning to make and
test conjectures. They will analyze conditional statements and write the converse,
inverse, and contrapositive of a conditional statement. They will explore how conditional
and biconditional statements are used to state definitions. Students will use deductive
reasoning, the Law of Detachment, and the Law of Syllogism to develop simple logical
arguments. Students will learn what can and cannot be assumed in a diagram. Finally,
they will use properties of equality and the laws of logic to prove basic theorems about
congruence, supplementary angles, complementary angles, and vertical angles. We
move on to Chapter 3, Parallel and Perpendicular lines. We begin this chapter by
classifying angle pairs formed by three intersecting lines, study angle pairs formed by a
line that intersects two parallel lines, and use angle relationships to prove lines parallel.
At the end of the month, students will be presenting their famous mathematician projects.
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The students diligently worked on this project during the month. Eighth Grade Connected
Math Program students continue their work with linear relationships by exploring how
tables and graphs can be used to solve problems. They will next move into the part of the
linear relationships unit where they learn how to solve equations. They learn a systematic
set of steps to solve equations by first working through them pictorially.
Algebra I students have established their work within the real number system. They are
currently working through a chapter on solving equations where they must apply the
distributive property, combining like terms, and collecting variables on one side of an
equation. Where they have been exposed to solving basic one- or two-step equations in
the past, this chapter will challenge them to solve equations with up to five or six steps!
The students in the seventh grade Connected Math program have just finished studying
two kinds of measurements: perimeter and area. This unit was structured so that
students can build a deeper understanding of what it means to measure perimeter and
area. They were asked to build bumper car floor plans (rectangles), work with geoboards
(triangles), and measure every day circular objects to help them develop strategies and
formulas along the way for each geometric shape. The students in the seventh grade
Accelerated Connected Math program have just finished studying two types of
relationships: linear relationships and linear functions. This unit was structured so that
students could recognize linear functions by examining the constant rate of change
between two variables. Students were asked to identify, represent, and interpret linear
relationships in a verbal context, a table, a graph, and an equation.
As a project for the Data About Us Unit, the sixth graders carried out a statistical
investigation to answer the question: What are some of the characteristics of a typical
middle school student? Some of these characteristics included: physical characteristics
(age, height, or eye color), family and home statistics (number of siblings or number of
MP3 players), behaviors (hobbies or numbers of hours watching television), and
preferences, opinions, or attitudes (favorite musical group or choice for class president).
First, students chose a characteristic/subject of interest and created a questionnaire to
survey their classmates. Results were tallied in a table/chart. Then, each student
designed either a bar, line plot, or pie graph based on their class results by using a
graphing website. Graphs were printed and assembled on a poster along with the survey
and tally table. The students used a rubric as a self-assessment tool. As a culminating
activity, each student shared their results by making a brief class presentation. A question
and answer period was provided to discuss the findings of this investigation: (Does a
typical middle school student really exist? What are some typical facts?). Students
learned that a statistical investigation involved posing questions, collecting data,
analyzing data, and interpreting the results of the analysis. As published pieces, the
projects were posted on the walls around the classroom.
Music
Eighth grade general music students are researching a project for the Early Music Unit
and creating original instruments made from materials in their “caves” (past performances
included a PVC didgeridoo and the “Raisin Branjo”). Seventh grade general music
students combined knowledge of Bach and basic music literacy skills to perform “Jesu,
Joy of Man’s Desiring” in the Yamaha Keyboard Lab and on the hand chimes. Sixth
grade general music is utilizing a variety of computer applications to review and improve
note reading and pitch recognition.
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The Springton Lake Steppin’ Team will perform for the Red Ribbon Week Pep Rally. The
Eighth Grade Band will also premier its new fight song. The Springton Lake Middle
School Eighth Grade Band will combine with the Penncrest Band to performed at a Friday
night football game. Their next joint venture is the annual Media Halloween Parade on
Saturday, October 29th.
Auditions were held for Honors Strings under the direction of Toni Lyons; twenty-three
students representing all three grades will participate. Other ensembles which have
begun rehearsals include Sixth Grade Choice Voices, Seventh and Eighth Grade Select
Chorus, Jazz Band, Jazz Lab, and Handbells. Plans have begun for County Band which
will be hosted by Springton Lake Middle School on February 10; Alan Reno is
coordinating host director.
The new Springton Lake auditorium is scheduled to be completed on 11-11-11!!
Physical Education
In September all of our health and Physical Education classes have started out
successfully. Fitness testing was done in all three grade levels as the students
participated in the Presidential Fitness Challenge. In addition to fitness testing, sixth
grade students participated in activities such as soccer and pickle ball, an indoor tennis
activity that originated from an asphalt badminton court that took inner city schools by
storm due to lack of tennis court availability. In addition to fitness testing, the seventh
and eighth grade boys have participated in football, working on proper catching and
throwing techniques, footwork and team strategy while applying it all to game play. Also
the seventh and eighth grade boys have been mountain biking. All skill levels have been
worked with, including students who have never ridden a bike before, have been given
lessons on how to ride. Students who have experience riding a bike have been taught
basic maintenance techniques, safety, gear shifting according to terrain and frame fitting.
Seventh and eighth grade girls in addition to doing fitness testing have been working on
badminton and tennis, learning both the similarities and differences of the two racquet
sports. Seventh grade girls have also done lessons around field hockey, learning proper
stick handling and rules to the game. Each girl was provided a mouth guard to know
proper safety concerns and proper fitting for protective equipment.
Science
The sixth graders started their year in science with science skills and scientific
processes. They have been applying their knowledge of the scientific method through
several lab activities, including a plant growth lab and a water tension lab. Students have
also been introduced to Gizmos and have been exploring online labs. Atomic structure is
explored with the seventh grade science students. Models are used to depict the
subatomic particles (protons, electrons, and neutrons) of the atom. The students
investigate various properties of selected atoms within the laboratory setting. An
introduction to the periodic chart is utilized to further understand the basic structure of
atoms. In eighth grade science, we are spending most of the month learning about basic
properties of matter---mass, volume and density. Students have been doing a variety of
hands-on activities to learn how to measure mass using a triple beam balance, how to
measure volume with a graduated cylinder, and how to do both as accurately as possible.
Students were challenged to determine how to find the volume of an irregular solid—in an
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inquiry-based format, to understand the process of displacement. This led us to density,
where students had to determine why Coke sinks and Diet Coke floats, developing their
own set of procedures and testing and changing their hypotheses. We also explored
density of gasses and began understanding phase changes and states of matter with an
exciting day of demonstrations and activities with dry ice for Halloween!
Social Studies
The sixth grade students have been learning about the importance of understanding the
physical and political geographic world as a prerequisite for understanding individual
countries or regions. The students have been engaged in many hands-on learning
activities using globes, maps, and physical movement to understand key geographic
terms and concepts. The latitude lines song and hand motions (using “Head, Shoulders,
Knees, and Toes”) is a student favorite. The seventh grade students recently completed
their Constitutional Convention simulation. Each student role played various delegates
from the original constitutional convention held in Philadelphia in 1787. Here they argued
and discussed several important topics of the constitutional convention and eventually
voted as delegates of the convention. It was a great experiential learning opportunity and
an effective way for the students to interact and learn about the issue of the Constitutional
Convention. In the Mesopotamia unit, eighth grade students learned about the
geography of the region as well as their cultural achievements. Since the Middle East
and Iraq are contemporary concerns of all Americans, students examined how the
modern day Iraq was shaped during the past 300 years.
Special Education
Students in Mrs. Hudak's Language Arts class completed newspaper front pages about
themselves as part of "getting to know you" beginning of the year activities. Categories
included "Meet My Hero", a critic's corner book review, and a news story about an
important life event using the 5'Ws and an H. Students were excited to share their
newspapers with classmates. In Mrs. Wilson’s seventh grade learning support math
classroom, students are currently working in a book titled "Covering and Surrounding".
Throughout this unit book, students participate in various activities which are geared
toward helping students develop their own rules for finding the area and perimeter of
squares, rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and circles. Student engagement is high
due to the hands-on activities and real life application included in each investigation, such
as: Designing bumper-car floor plans, Creating a pizza shop and pricing circular pizzas,
and Designing snow shelters During the month of October, Mrs. Debessay’s eighth grade
content language arts class continues to read the play version of "The Prince and the
Pauper." Students have been actively engaged while reading the dramatic form of the
story. They have enjoyed being assigned parts, and the opportunity to act out each
character's role. Also, the students continue to work on their narrative writing while using
both Inspiration and CoWriter computer programs. Students will have the chance to
share their writing with each other during class presentations. Mrs. Megow's eighth grade
content math class has completed Investigations 1 and 2 of Moving Straight Ahead. Now
that the students have learned that linear equations are expressed in the form y = mx + b,
their understanding of linear relationships is stronger. Students have been working on
their ability to explain how a table, graph or equation for a linear relationship can be used
to solve a problem. As we move on to Investigation 3, students will be able to describe
and use an example symbolic method for solving a linear equation.
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World Language
This month the World Language teachers welcomed the Spanish exchange students. A
few of the Springton Lake teachers accompanied them on one of the many exciting trips
scheduled for them to see historic and educational places in our area (and beyond!). The
annual covered dish also took place in the Penncrest cafeteria. A few Springton teachers
attended and enjoyed the opportunity to meet the exchange students and teachers as
well as see former students using their Spanish with their new, international friends.
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Guidance Department News
This month Sarah Graham was recognized as the "Counselor of the Year" by Delaware
County Technical Schools and the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU). We are
proud of the caring and dedicated work Sarah does on behalf of our students. She is a
wonderful representative of our outstanding PHS guidance staff.
PSAT
This month, 316 sophomores and 336 juniors participated in the PSAT. Each class had
an attendance rate of 97%. Juniors who take the PSAT become eligible for consideration
in the National Merit Scholarship selection process. The PSAT provides students with a
practice opportunity in preparation for the SAT’s. Results can inform students about the
decisions they are making with regard to course selections and post-secondary plans.
PSSA Retakes
During the month of October, seniors who did not demonstrate proficiency on the junior
year PSSA's had the opportunity to retake the exam. Only seniors are eligible for this
retest.
Reader’s Theatre
Each October, members of Penncrest's Emanon Players Theatre Group produce our
Readers' Theatre which is presented to both the community (evening performance) and
Penncrest students (during their English classes). Readers' Theatre is a script-in-hand
reading and presentation of the written word where actors can sharpen their skills and
hone their craft. The theme for this year's Readers' Theatre was “Required Reading.”
The program brings to life a selection of the literature read by students at the high school.
Forty-four Penncrest students participated in a variety of roles this year -- writing,
directing, acting, lighting, and publicizing.
World Language News
This month, an interest meeting was held for the first Chinese Cultural Immersion trip.
The June 2012 trip will visit Beijing and Shanghai giving students a flavor for both ancient
and modern China. Also this month, an interest meeting for the spring 2012 French
Cultural Immersion trip to Quebec, Canada was held. The five-day trip will allow students
to visit both cultural and historical sites. The Spanish Exchange celebrated its ten-year
partnership with Instituto de Educación Secundaria Jaume II El Just at our annual
covered dish dinner in October. The 27 American and 27 Spanish students said tearful
goodbyes, but will have the opportunity to see each other again in March 2012, when the
American students travel to Spain to complete the second half of the exchange.
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Science Department News
The freshman class participated in a full-day field study this month. The study consists of
a forest census and measurement study in Ridley Creek State Park and a pond food web
study at Glenn Province Park. Students use the data they collected to analyze these
ecosystems to further understand key ecological concepts of the curriculum.
Health and PE
The Health and PE department celebrated Bully Prevention Day in October. Special
events were held in freshman and junior health classes in conjunction with the theme.
Ninth and eleventh grade health students also participated in the Search Institute survey
this month. The survey provides anonymous data on youth perceptions and behaviors
which is used to assist in planning school and community-based programs in partnership
with Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI). All PE students are completing fitness
assessments this month. Students are working hard towards meeting their individual
goals. Teachers are seeing many personal best mile times this year. Penncrest has
joined with the Phillies in a PHILLIES PHITNESS program. Staff and students who are
interested received a Phillies poster, a fitness pledge card, weekly tips from the team, and
a weekly session from the PE department.
Music Department News
In October, the Penncrest Choirs along with the Springton Lake Eighth Grade and Select
Choruses performed our school Alma Mater and The National Anthem at a recent
Penncrest High School football game. The crowd was treated to an inspirational a
cappella performance by the combined choirs. The Penncrest Ambassador Choir
performed for parents and staff at the start of this year’s Back to School Night held earlier
this month.
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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.”
September 22, 2011
October 4, 2011
October 11, 2011
October 27, 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 November 17, 2011, 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.
Professional
1.
Kathleen Rauch, retirement, effective January 5,
2012.
Background
Ms. Rauch joined the staff of Rose Tree Media School
District in 1986. She is retiring after 25 years of
dedicated service to the School District.
b.
2.
Non-Instructional
1.
James Swiggett, Custodian, Penncrest High School,
resignation effective October 7, 2011.
2.
Lisa Casey, Cafeteria, Springton Lake Middle School,
resignation effective September 30, 2011.
3.
Elizabeth Gorman, Confidential Secretary, Human
Resources, resignation effective September 28, 2011.
Nominations
a.
Professional
1.
IX. New Business
Mackenzie Omlor, Long Term Substitute Elementary
Teacher, effective October 10, 2011 at the annual
salary of $52,309, Master’s/Step 1 pro-rated. Ms.
Omlor received her Bachelor’s Degree from West
Chester University and her Master’s from Georgian
Court College. She is assigned to Glenwood
Elementary replacing Andrea Seaner who is on leave.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
a.
Professional
2.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Penncrest High School personnel to serve as Night
School Teachers for the 2011-2012 school year at the
rate of $40.00 per hour:
Mark Williams
Carolyn Fizzano
Debra Schnaars
Edward Somers
Carley Dillon
3.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel to serve as Homebound instructors for the
2011-2012 school year at the rate of $46.00 per hour:
S. Abelson
T. Bendistis
M. Castellan
S. Coyne
S. Curry
B. Danson
T. Durant
D. Enterlin
K. Enterlin
V. Eppolito
C. Grace-Green
S. Hobdell
M. Hoffman
E. Keane
J. Lazarow
A. Lombardo
T. Long
b.
M. Ludwig
S. McMorrow
R. Miller
A. Morris
L. Nemec- Osborne
C. Poulos
H. Reed
M. Reuther
D. Schnaars
L. Seery
L. Sitkowski
J. Smith
M. Snyder
J. Strevig
J. Williamson
M. Woodward
Non-Instructional
1.
IX. New Business
Social Studies
English
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Kimberly Benedict, Interventionist, effective October
3, 2011 at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Benedict is
assigned to Rose Tree Elementary.
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IX.
New Business
A. Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
IX. New Business
Non Instructional
2.
Colleen Hoy, Interventionist, effective October 3, 2011
at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Hoy is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
3.
Linda Mann, Interventionist, effective October 17,
2011 at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Mann is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary School. NOTE:
Ms. Mann is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
4.
Tracey Melcher, Interventionist, effective October 11,
2011 at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Melcher is
assigned to Media Elementary School. NOTE: Ms.
Melcher is being hired pending completion of her preemployment paperwork.
5.
Lauren Newman, Interventionist, effective October 12,
2011 at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Newman is
assigned to the Educational Resource Center.
6.
Eileen Hunger, Interventionist, effective October 17,
2011 at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Hunger is
assigned to Springton Lake Middlle School. NOTE:
Ms.Hunger is being hired pending completion of her
pre-employment paperwork.
7.
Carley Dillon, Night School Director at the annual
salary of $2,500.00. Ms. Dillon will be Night School
Director for the Fall Session, September 1, 2011
through January 27, 2012.
8.
Louise Naismith, POWR Program – Career Counselor
for the 2011-2012 school year at the rate of $25.00
per hour for a maximum of 22.5 hours per week. Ms.
Naismith is assigned to Penncrest High School.
9.
Nancy Wooding, Theme Reader, will be holding 2
positions at the rate of $295.00 each per month per
position.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
2.
Nominations
b.
3.
10.
Mary McConville, Theme Reader, will be holding 2
positions at the rate of $295.00 per month per
position.
11.
Mary McConville, Reading Support Associate, at the
rate of $16.00 per hour. Ms. McConville is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
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David Hay, (.5) Support Staff II, Personal Instructional
Assistant, effective October 17, 2011 at the rate of
$16.01 per hour. Mr. Hay is assigned to Penncrest
High School. Mr. Hay is assigned to after school
activities for a special needs student.
General
a.
IX. New Business
Non-Instructional
Classification Change
1.
Debra Schnaars from 1.0 to .5 Night School Director
at the annual salary of $2,500.00. Ms. Schnaars will
be Night School Director for the Spring session
January 30, 2012 through June 19, 2012.
2.
Tracey Fritch from 1.0 to .5 Language Arts Building
Coordinator at the annual salary of $1,450.00. Ms.
Fritch is assigned to Media Elementary.
3.
Mary Egan, from Substitute Cafeteria Worker to
Cafeteria Trainee effective October 10, 2011 at the
rate of $10.87 per hour. Ms. Egan is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School replacing Lisa Casey
who resigned.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
b.
Unpaid Leave of Absence
1.
c.
Jody Ruckle requests an unpaid leave of absence for
purpose of child rearing commencing on March 1,
2012 through June 30, 2012. Ms. Ruckle is assigned
to Penncrest High School.
Degree Advancement
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
personnel for Degree Advancement and adjust their
salaries accordingly effective August 29, 2011:
Jaclyn Arbutina
Master’s/Step 7
Nick Bell
Permanent/Step 8
Fran Blanchette
Master’s+20/Step 15
Kirsten Curry
Master’s+40/Step 10
Sarah Debessay
Master’s+20/Step 10
Tracey Fritch
Master’s+60/Step 15
Crystal Grace GreenMaster’s+40/Step 10
Elizabeth Keane
MEQ/Step 8
Christiana Kuntz
Master’s+20/Step 15
T. Mayfield Pinkett Master’s+20/step 11
Brian Lynch
MEQ/Step 8
David Miller
Master’s/Step 3
Alexis Wilson
MEQ/Step 7
d.
IX. New Business
$53,205.00
$46,833.00
$90,752.00
$73,644.00
$65,051.00
$97,384.00
$73,644.00
$66,635.00
$90,752.00
$70,191.00
$55,635.00
$52,607.00
$53,205.00
Rescind Supplemental Contracts
1.
Rescind appointment of Sharon Sweeney as
Children’s Theatre Director. Ms. Sweeney has been
reassigned.
2.
Rescind appointment of Sharon Sweeney as Building
Coordinator English at Penncrest High School. Ms.
Sweeney has been reassigned.
3.
Rescind appointment of Dora Mead as Challenge
Mentor at Penncrest High School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts
1.
Britt Rago, (.5) New Teacher Mentor for the 1st
semester at the annual salary of $580.00. Ms. Rago is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
2.
Carley Dillon, Building Coordinator, English at the
annual salary of $2,900.00. Ms. Dillon is assigned to
Penncrest High School.
3.
Margaret Hudak, 6th Grade Homework Club Sponsor
for the 2011-2012 school year at the annual salary of
$760.00. Ms. Hudak is assigned to Springton Lake
Middle School.
4.
Karen Battavio, Chorus Sponsor for the 2011-2012
school year at the annual salary of $1,216.00. Ms.
Battavio is assigned to Indian Lane Elementary.
5.
Jeanette Verdeur, Chorus Sponsor for the 2011-2012
school year at the annual salary of $1,216.00. Ms.
Verdeur is assigned to Media Elementary.
6.
Phoebe Simmington, Professional Development
Coordinator for the 2011-2012 school year at the
annual salary of $1,450.00. Ms. Simmington is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
7.
David Puckett, Assistant Heavyweight Football Coach
at the annual salary of $2,584.00. Mr. Puckett is
assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
8.
Recommend approval of the following Springton Lake
Middle School personnel to serve as Event
Chaperones for the 2011-2012 school year at the rate
of $14.17 per hour:
Jennifer Blythe
Jean Davis
Suzannah Emmons
IX. New Business
6
Martha Gumienny
Juanita Strowbridge
Joyce Wolf
October 27, 2011
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts
9.
Jeanette
Verdeur,
Professional
Development
Coordinator for the 2011-2012 school year at the
annual salary of $1,450.00. Ms. Verdeur is assigned
to Media Elementary.
10.
Kimberly Wood, Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball
Coach at the annual salary of $4,495.00. Ms. Wood is
assigned to Penncrest High School.
11.
Recommend approval of the following Springton Lake
Middle School personnel to serve as Event
Chaperones for the 2011-2012 school year at the rate
of $42.50 per event:
Adams, Steve
Cliff, Shawna
Debessay ,Sarah
Fisher, Joseph
Going, Nancy
Griffin, Sue
Heckman, Robin
Johnston, Matt
Krugler, Doug
Laubach, Bridget
Levy, Jessica
McCarthy, Lisa
Megow, Carleen
Morris, Amanda
Nixon, Mark
Patton, Mary Belle
Raichek, Judy
Snyder, Megan
Williams, Sharon
12.
IX. New Business
Bendistis, Tiffany
Eppolito, Vince
Gilory, Margie
Goldsmith, Leslie
Harrison, Alison
Hemenway, Sue
Knipel, Sue
Kunz, Kelly
Lazarow, Jason
Maguire, Kathy
McLeod, Jen
Miller, Stefanie
Newsome, Carin
Norris, Paul
Prior, Sharon
Shaw, Michelle
Stern, Diane
Yanchek, Mark
Jean Davis, Event Chaperone for the 2011-2012
school year at the rate of $21.25 per hour. Ms. Davis
is assigned to Springton Lake Middle School.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts
13.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Springton Lake Middle School personnel to serve as
Intramural Instructors for the 2011-2012 school year
at the rate of $27.00 per hour:
Steve Adams
Joseph Fisher
Sean Graham
Martha Gumienny
Matt Johnston
14.
Jaclyn Arbutina, Student Council Advisor, at the
annual salary of $304.00. Ms. Arbutina is assigned to
Indian Lane Elementary.
15.
Sue Hendrixson, Student Council Advisor, at the
annual salary of $304.00. Ms. Hendrixson is assigned
to Indian Lane Elementary.
16.
Ryan Lewis, Student Council Advisor, at the annual
salary of $290.00. Mr. Lewis is assigned to Indian
Lane Elementary.
17.
Julie Fetsch, (.5) Language Arts Building Coordinator
at the annual salary of $1,450.00. Ms Fetsch is
assigned to Media Elementary.
18.
Recommend Board approval for the following Indian
Lane personnel to serve as Intramural Instructors at
the rate of $21.26 per hour:
Julia Davis
Sharon Hazely
19.
IX. New Business
Jessica Levy
Brian Lynch
Paul Norris
Megan Snyder
Doug Krugler
Ryan Lewis
Shirley Huebner, Scrapbooking Club Sponsor for the
2011-2012 school year at the annual salary of
$1,160.00. Ms. Huebner is assigned to Indian Lane
Elementary.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
Supplemental Contracts
20.
Linda Kilpatrick, Junior and Senior Prom Chaperone
at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Kilpatrick is
assigned to Penncrest High School.
21.
Charron Verica, Junior and Senior Prom Chaperone
at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Ms. Verica is assigned
to Penncrest High School.
22.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Penncrest personnel to serve as Event Chaperones
for the 2011-2012 school year at the rate of $18.33
per hour:
Svitlana Duffy
Elisa Ettien
Deborah Hoffman
23.
Recommend Board approval for the following
Penncrest personnel to serve as Event Chaperones
for the 2011-2012 school year at the rate of $55.00
per event:
Lorraine Burry
Colleen Hoy
Anthony Lombardo
Kristin Maze
IX. New Business
Linda Kilpatrick
Charlene Merk
Cindy Miller
David Miller
Andrea Rachubinski
Jodi Strevig
24.
Craig Casner, New Teacher Mentor for the 2011-2012
school year at the annual salary of $1,216.00. Mr.
Casner is assigned to Penncrest High School.
25.
Betsy Hennessey, (.5) Newspaper Club Sponsor, at
the annual salary of $580.00. Ms. Hennessey is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary.
26.
Crystal Grace-Green, (.5) Newspaper Club Sponsor,
at the annual salary of $580.00. Ms. Grace-Green is
assigned to Glenwood Elementary.
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IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
e.
f.
Supplemental Contracts
27.
Susan Howe, Chess Club Sponsor, at the annual
salary of $290.00. Ms. Howe is assigned to Media
Elementary.
28.
Jana Maxwell, Garden Club Sponsor, at the annual
salary of $870.00. Ms. Maxwell is assigned to Media
Elementary.
29.
Andrew Virtue, (.5) New Teacher Mentor, at the
annual salary of $580.00. Mr. Virtue is assigned to
Springton Lake Middle School.
30.
Recommend Board approval for the Penncrest High
School Winter Athletic Supplemental Contracts for the
2011-2012 school year. See Attachment A
31.
Recommend Board approval for the Springton Lake
Middle School Winter Athletic Supplemental Contracts
for the 201-2012 school year. See Attachment B
Salary Change
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following pay rate
changes that were incorrectly reported on the June
Board:
Loretta DeWees
Lisa McCallion
Nariman Shaer
g.
Other
1.
Recommend Board approval of the following
Springton Lake Middle School Game Worker rates for
the 2011-2012 school year:
Game Worker Position
Crowd Control
Scoreboard Operator
Timer
Starter
IX. New Business
$11.40/hour
$12.21/hour
$12.21/hour
10
Rate
$30.00
$40.00
$30.00
$50.00
Approximate
Hours
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
October 27, 2011
Hourly
Rate
$15.00
$20.00
$15.00
$25.00
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
g.
Other
2.
Recommend Board approval of the following
Penncrest High School Game Worker rates for the
2011-2012 school year:
GAME WORKER POSITION
V Football Timer
V Football Announcer
V Football Tickets
V Football Chains
JV Football Timer
JV Football Chains
FR Football Timer
FR Football Chains
V/JV Hockey Timer
V Boys Soccer Timer
V Girls Soccer Timer
Soccer Timer Night
V/JV Volley Ball Timer
FR Volley Ball timer
V/JV Girls Lacrosse Timer
V Boys Lacrosse Timer
Lacrosse Timer Night
Track/Dual Head Timer
Track Tri Head Timer
Track/Dual Attendant
Track/Tri Attendant
V/JV Boys Basketball Timer
V/JV Boys Basketball Scorer
V/JV Boys Basketball Tickets
V/JV B. Basketball Crowd Control
FR Basketball Timer
FR Basketball Scorer
V/JV Girls Basketball Timer
V/JV Girls Basketball Scorer
V/JV Girls Basketball Tickets
V/JV G. Basketball Crowd Control
V/JV Wrestling Timer/Announcer
V/JV Wrestling Tickets
V/JV Wrestling Crowd Control
Coed Swimming Scorer/Announcer
IX. New Business
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Approximate
Hours per
Event
DISTRICT
Hourly
Rate
NONDISTRICT
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
1.5
1.5
1.5
3.0
3.0
1.5
3.0
1.5
1.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.0
$51.50
$51.50
$40.50
$41.00
$43.50
$41.00
$43.50
$41.00
$56.50
$43.50
$43.50
$61.50
$56.50
$28.50
$56.50
$43.50
$61.50
$39.00
$49.50
$42.50
$46.50
$57.50
$57.50
$35.50
$38.50
$31.50
$38.50
$57.50
$57.50
$35.50
$38.50
$56.50
$35.50
$36.50
$56.50
$17.17
$17.17
$13.50
$13.67
$14.50
$13.67
$14.50
$13.67
$18.83
$14.50
$14.50
$20.50
$18.83
$18.83
$18.83
$14.50
$20.50
$13.29
$14.14
$12.14
$13.29
$19.17
$19.17
$17.75
$12.83
$10.50
$14.50
$19.1
$19.17
$17.75
$12.83
$22.60
$14.20
$14.60
$18.83
$45.50
$45.50
$35.50
$36.00
$38.50
$36.00
$38.50
$36.00
$49.50
$38.50
$38.50
$56.50
$49.50
$24.50
$49.50
$38.50
$56.50
$39.00
$42.50
$36.50
$9.51
$49.50
$59.50
$33.50
$33.50
$27.50
$38.50
$49.50
$49.50
$33.50
$33.50
$49.50
$33.50
$33.50
$49.50
October 27, 2011
IX.
New Business
A.
Personnel
3.
General
h.
Elimination of Position
1.
i.
Eliminate a Non-Athletic Supplemental position,
Literary Magazine, at Springton Lake Middle School.
The position was valued at 9 units.
Create New Position
1.
Create a new Non-Athletic Supplemental Position at
Springton Lake Middle School. Applied Engineering
Club at 6 units effective October 27, 2011.
2.
Create a new (.5) Special Education Teaching
Position at Indian Lane Elementary.
Background
The number of Special Education students at Indian
Lane Elementary has increased to a level where we
can no longer be in compliance with the current staff.
B.
Penncrest Course Selection Guide
Resolve, the Board approve the Penncrest Course Selection Guide for
2012-2013, including new courses entitled 1 Advanced Accounting,
Chinese III, and Academic Enrichment III and IV.
Background
The Course Selection Guide was discussed at the October 2011 Teaching
& Learning Committee meeting. The new accounting course replaces 2
Accounting II and adds more college-level content, while the other new
courses extend existing course offerings.
There may be staffing
implications to these new courses, depending on enrollments.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
C.
Penncrest High School Clubs/Activities
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Penncrest High School
Clubs/Activities:
Graphic Arts Club
Relay for Life Club
HCI Optimist Club
ROAR Store
Lunch & Lit
Ski & Snowboard Club
The Medical Scholars Club
Chess Club
Mother/Daughter Book Club
Ultimate Frisbee
Outdoor Leadership Club (Men & Women)
Background
The above-mentioned clubs/activities were reviewed at the October 2011
Pupil Services Committee Meeting. They will continue to have voluntary
(unpaid) sponsors.
D.
Overnight Trips
1.
Penncrest Women’s Outdoor Leadership Club, Shenandoah
National Park, VA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for the Penncrest
Women’s Outdoor Leadership Club to Shenandoah National Park,
VA, from October 28-30, 2011.
Background
The Women’s Outdoor Leadership Club will attend an overnight camping
trip to Shenandoah National Park, VA. There is no cost to the district for
this trip.
2.
Penncrest Student Council – Altoona Area High School
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip for Penncrest High
School Student Council to Altoona Area High School, from November
10-11, 2011.
Background
Penncrest High School students will attend the Student Council State
Conference at Altoona Area High School. The cost to the district will be
$524, which covers registration, accommodations and substitute teacher
fees.
IX. New Business
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IX.
New Business
D
Overnight Trips
3.
Penncrest Girls Cross Country, Hershey, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to Hershey, PA,
for the Penncrest High School Girls Cross Country team on
November 4-5, 2011.
Background
Members of the Penncrest High School Girls Cross Country team
will compete in the State Cross Country Championships in
Hershey, PA. The approximate cost to the district is $580, which
covers transportation, hotel and meals.
4.
Penncrest Boys Cross Country, Hershey, PA
Resolve, that the Board approve the overnight trip to Hershey, PA,
for the Penncrest High School Boys Cross Country team on
November 4-5, 2011.
Background
Members of the Penncrest High School Boys Cross Country team
will compete in the State Cross Country Championships in
Hershey, PA. The approximate cost to the district is $580, which
covers transportation, hotel and meals.
E.
Policies
1.
Policy #204 – Attendance
Dr. Bluebello reviewed with the Board the first draft of Policy #204 –
Attendance. This policy includes necessary revisions and provides
clearer guidelines on student attendance.
Background
Policy #204 – Attendance was discussed at the October 2011 Pupil
Services Committee Meeting. See Attachment C
IX. New Business
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ADDENDUM
IX.
New Business
F.
Addendum – Personnel
1.
Terminations - none
2.
Nominations
a.
3.
Professional
1.
Walter Read, Long Term Substitute Science
Teacher effective October 26, 2011 at the
annual salary of $52,309.00, Master’s/Step 1
pro-rated. Mr. Read is assigned to Penncrest
High School replacing Robert Malkovsky who
is on leave.
2.
Ryan Lewis, (.5) Long Term Substitute Special
Education Teacher effective October 28, 2011
for the first semester at the annual salary of
$45,289.00, Bachelor’s Degree/Step 1 to be
pro-rated. Mr. Lewis is filling the new .5 Special
Education position at Indian Lane Elementary,
replacing Kristine Acker who is on leave.
General
a.
Sabbatical Leave
1.
IX. New Business Addendum
Erin Scheivert requests a Sabbatical Leave
effective January 30, 2012 through June 19,
2012 for the purpose of professional
development.
1
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X.
Finance
A.
Purchasing - None
B.
General
1.
Budgetary Transfers
Rose Tree Media School District Policy #612..(Public School
Code Section 609) when funds are not available for a
proposed appropriation, a legal transfer from one class of
expenditure to another may be made in the last nine (9)
months of the fiscal year by the board.
Resolve, that the Board approve the following Budgetary
Transfers:
FY 12-3 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services- Repairs
$5,695.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Technology Support Services - Communications
$5,695.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to cover the fiber.
FY 12-4 Fund 10 General Fund
FROM:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – Supplies
$1,200.00
TO:
AMOUNT:
Instruction – New Equipment
$1,200.00
RATIONALE: Transfer needed to purchase two Elmo
document cameras for the Science Department.
Background
This was discussed at the October 11, 2011 Finance
Committee meeting.
X. Finance
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X.
Finance
B.
General
2.
Donations
Resolve, that the Board approve the following donations:
A Safeguard Scientific portable AED device by an
anonymous donor to the Penncrest Athletic Department.
A garden shed from the Media Elementary School PTG to
Media Elementary School for the storage of garden tools for
the garden club.
Background
This was discussed at the October 11, 2011 Finance
Committee meeting.
3.
Main Line Pools Proposal
Resolve, that the Board approve a proposal from Main Line
Pools to provide pool maintenance services from November
1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, at a monthly maintenance
fee of $625 and includes all chemicals and maintenance.
Background
This item was discussed at the October 11, 2011
Operations Committee Meeting.
X. Finance
2
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X.
Finance
B.
General
4.
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.
Recommend approval of Change Order P-04 in the amount
of $3,661.88 to AJB Mechanical, Inc. for the replacement of
a faulty thermostatic mixing valve on the Penncrest High
School Domestic Water Heater Replacement project.
Background
This item was discussed at the October 11, 2011
Operations Committee Meeting.
5.
Owner’s Representative Proposal – Dennis Cini
Resolve, that the Board approve a proposal for services for
2012-13 capital projects from Dennis Cini, in an amount not
to exceed $91,890, which is the same amount as the
previous year.
Background
This item was discussed at the October 11, 2011
Operations Committee Meeting.
X. Finance
3
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X.
Finance
B.
General
6.
Bonnett Proposal - Media Elementary School AC Repairs
Resolve, that the Board approve two proposals from Bonnett
Associates for professional services for the replacement of
the air conditioning units at Media Elementary School for the
Large Group room and Library. The fee is 7.2% of the total
construction costs.
Background
This item was discussed at the October 11, 2011 Operations
Committee Meeting.
7.
DCCC Allied Health Care Course
Resolve, the Board approve a contract with Delaware
County Community College to conduct one three-credit
course in Allied Health entitled “Introduction to Health Care
and Health Information” at Penncrest High School for the
period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. The course
is designed for between 10 and 16 Penncrest High School
students at a maximum cost of $8,414, with textbooks being
billed separately, if needed.
Background
This course, which operates in conjunction with Riddle
Memorial Hospital, provides students an opportunity to
investigate the health care field. It was discussed at the
October 4, 2011 Teaching & Learning Committee meeting.
8.
Settlement Agreement of Student #50411
Resolve, that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement
of Student #50411.
X. Finance
4
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X.
Finance
B.
General
9.
Contract with Mill Creek School
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with The Mill
Creek School for educational services for a student with
significant disabilities. The student will attend Mill Creek for
the 2011-2012 school year at a per diem rate of $215.00, for
a total of $38,700.00.
Background
The student has significant disabilities and will receive these
services as indicated in the current IEP.
10.
Contract with the TIM Academy, Inc
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with the TIM
Academy, Inc. to provide one full day of staff development
training on the Characteristics of Autism, Structured
Teaching, and Introduction to Behavior Management. The
cost is $3300.00; however, RTM will receive a 10% discount,
resulting in a cost of $2970.00.
Background
The training will involve all of the instructional assistants in
the District. Instructional assistants are required to complete
twenty hours of professional development a year.
11.
Contract with Wanna Play Program
Resolve, that the Board approve a contract with the Wanna
Play Program for three students to attend a six week ESY
summer program. The cost is $300.00 per student, for a total
of $900.00.
Background
The students have significant disabilities and the services
were indicated in the students’ IEPs.
X. Finance
5
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10/20/2011
Attachment A
PENNCREST ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTALS - WINTER
2011-2012
STEP
LEVEL
UNITS 2011-2012
BASKETBALL BOYS VARSITY COACH
BASKETBALL BOYS ASST COACH
BASKETBALL BOYS ASST COACH
BASKETBALL HEAD FRESH COACH
M. DOYLE
R. HIGGINS
B. SAVISKI
vacant
9
10+
3
3
4
1
1
162
173
145
145
44
31
31
27
$7,128.00
BASKETBALL HEAD GIRLS COACH
BASKETBALL ASST GIRLS COACH
BASKETBALL ASST GIRLS COACH
BASKETBALL FRESH GIRLS COACH
L. MOSLEY
K. RINALDI
K. WOOD
T. DURANT
6
2
1
10+
2
1
1
4
152
145
145
173
44
31
31
27
$6,688.00
INDOOR TRACK BOYS HEAD COACH
INDOOR TRACK BOYS ASSISTANT
INDOOR TRACK GIRLS HEAD COACH
INDOOR TRACK GIRLS ASST COACH
G MUNRO
R. BROWN
M. CLARK
J. LOHN
10+
6
10+
10+
4
2
4
4
173
152
173
173
34
26
34
26
$5,882.00
SWIMMING GIRLS HEAD COACH
SWIMMING BOYS HEADCOACH
DIVING COACH
T. WOOLERY
A. IKELER
M. SCHLEGEL
10+
7
10+
4
3
4
173
162
173
31
31
20
$5,363.00
WRESTLING HEAD COACH
WRESTLING ASST COACH
WRESTLING ASST COACH
G. JACOBS
P. CARNEY (.5)
W. MOWBRAY (.5)
7
3
4
3
1
2
162
145
152
44
15.5
15.5
$7,128.00
CHEERLEADING HEAD WINTER COACH
CHEERLEADING ASST WINTER COACH
CHEERLEADING FRESH WINTER COACH
K. RUNKLE
C. BALDWIN
K. LOMAS
1
1
2
1
1
1
145
145
145
23
19
19
$3,335.00
$5,363.00
$4,495.00
$4,495.00
$4,495.00
$4,671.00
$3,952.00
$5,882.00
$4,498.00
$5,022.00
$3,460.00
$2,247.50
$2,356.00
$2,755.00
$2,755.00
10/20/2011
Attachment B
SPRINGTON LAKE WINTER ATHLETIC
SUPPLEMENTALS
2011-2012
STEP 2011-2012 UNITS SALARY
BASKETBALL BOYS - 7TH GRADE
BASKETBALL BOYS - 8TH GRADE
W. CARR
A. VIRTUE
4
9
2
3
152
162
21
21
$3,192.00
BASKETBALL GIRLS - 7TH GRADE
BASKETBALL GIRLS - 8TH GRADE
J. DIAZ
P. NORRIS
8
10+
3
4
162
173
21
21
$3,402.00
WRESTLING HEAD COACH
WRESTLING ASST COACH
D. PUCKETT
R. LAVOIE
10+
10+
4
4
173
173
21
17
$3,633.00
CHEERLEADING COACH WINTER
J. BLYTHE
4
2
152
18
$2,736.00
$22.80 per hou
$3,402.00
$3,633.00
$2,941.00
No. 204
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
ATTENDANCE
ADOPTED:
REVISED:
204. ATTENDANCE
1. Purpose
SC 1301, 1326,
1327
Title 22
Sec. 11.12, 11.13,
11.41, 12.1
Pol. 200
The Board requires that school age students enrolled in district schools attend school
regularly, in accordance with state laws. The educational program offered by the
district is predicated upon the presence of the student and requires continuity of
instruction and classroom participation in order for students to achieve academic
standards and consistent educational progress.
2. Authority
SC 1327, 1329,
1330
Title 22
Sec. 11.23, 11.25,
12.1
Attendance shall be required of all students enrolled in district schools during the
days and hours that school is in session, except that a principal or teacher may
excuse a student for temporary absences upon receipt of satisfactory evidence of
mental, physical, or other urgent reasons that may reasonably cause the student's
absence. Urgent reasons shall be strictly construed and do not permit irregular
attendance.
Formatted: Tab stops: 1.7", Left
The Board considers the following conditions to constitute reasonable cause for
absence from school:
Title 22
Sec. 11.25
1.{ } Illness.
{ } Quarantine.
{ } Family emergency.
{ } Recovery from accident.
2.{ } Required court attendance.
3.{ } Death in immediate family.
4.{ } Family educational travel, with prior approval. Upon written request
from parents/guardians with prior written approval from the building administration.
No educational travel will be approved during PSSA testing.
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204. ATTENDANCE - Pg. 2
5. Educational tours and trips, upon written request from parents/guardians
with prior written approval from the building administration. No educational
tours/trips will be approved during PSSA testing.
6.
Title 22
Sec. 11.26
Extreme emergency as determined by school administration.
{ } Educational tours and trips, with prior approval.
Absences shall be treated as unlawful until the district receives a written excuse
explaining the absence, to be submitted within three (3) days of the absence.
A maximum of ten (10) days of cumulative lawful absences verified by parental
notification shall be permitted during a school year. All absences beyond ten (10)
cumulative days shall require an excuse from a licensed physician.
SC 1333, 1354
Title 22
Sec. 12.1
The Board shall report to appropriate authorities infractions of the law regarding the
attendance of students below the age of seventeen (17). The Board shall issue notice
to those parents/guardians who fail to comply with the requirements of compulsory
attendance that such infractions will be prosecuted according to law.
SC 1327
Title 22
Sec. 11.22, 11.23,
11.28
Pol. 115, 116,
117, 118
Attendance need not always be within school buildings. A student shall be
considered in attendance if present at any place where school is in session by
authority of the Board; the student is receiving approved tutorial instruction, or
health or therapeutic services; the student is engaged in an approved and properly
supervised independent study, work-study or career education program; the student
is receiving approved homebound instruction.
Title 22
Sec. 11.21
Upon written request by a parent/guardian, an absence for observance of a student's
religion on a day approved by the Board as a religious holiday shall be excused. A
penalty shall not be attached to an absence for a religious holiday.
SC 1546
Title 22
Sec. 11.21
The Board shall, upon written request of the parents/guardians, release from
attendance a student participating in a religious instruction program acknowledged
by the Board. Such instruction shall not require the child's absence from school for
more than thirty-six (36) hours per school year, and its organizers must inform the
Board of the child's attendance record. The Board shall not provide transportation to
religious instruction. A penalty shall not be attached to an absence for religious
instruction.
The Board shall permit a student to be excused for participation in a project
sponsored by a statewide or countywide 4-H, Future Farmers of America or
combined 4-H and Future Farmers of America group upon written request prior to
the event.
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204. ATTENDANCE - Pg. 3
SC 1329
Title 22
Sec. 11.41
The Board shall permit a student to be excused for participation in a project
sponsored by a statewide or countywide 4-H, FFA or combined 4-H and FFA group
upon written request prior to the event.
The Board will recognize other justifiable absences for part of the school day. These
shall include
Title 22
Sec. 11.23, 11.25
{ } medical or dental appointments,
{ } court appearances,
Title 22
Sec. 11.23, 11.25
{ } family emergencies,
{ } other urgent reasons.
A student may be dismissed before the close of the school day only for urgent
reasons, such as medical and dental treatments, or other reasons for the welfare of
the student. However, the principal or designee has the discretion to determine
which are special and justifiable requests and has the authority to act accordingly.
The Board shall excuse the following students from the requirements of attendance
at district schools, upon request and with the required approval:
SC 1329, 1330
Title 22
Sec. 11.34
1.{ } On certification by a physician or submission of other satisfactory evidence
and on approval of the Department of Education, children who are unable to attend
school or apply themselves to study for mental, physical or other reasons that
preclude regular attendance.
SC 1327
Title 22
Sec. 11.32
2.{ } Students enrolled in nonpublic or private schools in which the subjects and
activities prescribed by law are taught.
Title 22
Sec. 11.5
3.{ } Students attending college who are also enrolled part-time in district schools.
SC 1327.1
Pol. 137
4.{ } Students attending a home education program in accordance with law.
SC 1327
5. { } Students fifteen (15) or sixteen (16) years of age whose enrollment in private
trade or business schools has been approved.
Page 3 of 6
Formatted Table
204. ATTENDANCE - Pg. 4
SC 1330
{ } Students fifteen (15) years of age, and fourteen (14) years of age who have
completed the highest elementary grade, engaged in farm work or private domestic
service under duly issued permits.
SC 1330
Title 22
Sec. 11.28
6. { } Students sixteen (16) years of age regularly employed during the school
session and holding a lawfully issued employment certificate.
Formatted: Tab stops: 1.7", Left
The Board may excuse the following students from the requirements of attendance at
district schools:
SC 1327
Title 22
Sec. 11.22
Pol. 116
1.{ } Students receiving tutorial instruction in a field not offered in the district's
curricula from a properly qualified tutor approved by the Superintendent, when the
excusal does not interfere with the student's regular program of studies.
Title 22
Sec. 11.34
2.{ } Homebound children unable to attend school on the recommendation of the
school a physician, and the school psychologist, or a psychiatrist and approval of
the Secretary of Education.
Formatted Table
SC 1327
3{ } Students enrolled in special schools conducted by the Delaware County
_____________________ _____________________ Intermediate Unit or the
Department of Education.
Educational Tours/Trips
Title 22
Sec. 11.26
The Board may excuse a student from school attendance to participate in an
educational tour or trip not sponsored by the district if the following conditions are
met:
1. The parent/guardian submits a written request for excusal prior to the absence.
2. The student's participation has been approved by the Superintendent or designee.
3. The adult directing and supervising the tour or trip is acceptable to the
parents/guardians and the Superintendent.
The Board may limit the number and duration of tours or trips for which excused
absences may be granted to a student during the school term.
No educational tours/trips will be approved during PSSA testing.
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204. ATTENDANCE - Pg. 5
3. Delegation of
Responsibility
Title 22
Sec. 11.41
The Superintendent or designee shall annually notify students, parents/guardians and
staff about the district’s attendance policy by publishing such policy in the student
handbook, parent newsletters, district website and other efficient methods.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations for the
attendance of students which:
SC 1501, 1504
Title 22
Sec. 4.4, 11.1,
11.2, 11.3
1.{ } Ensure a school session that conforms with requirements of state law and
regulations.
SC 1332, 1339
2.{ } Govern the keeping of attendance records in accordance with law.
Title 22
Sec. 11.41
3.{ } Distribute annually to staff, students, and parents/guardians Board policies
and school rules and regulations governing student attendance, absences and
excusals.
SC 1333, 1338,
1354
Pol. 218, 233
4.{ } Impose on truant students appropriate incremental disciplinary measures for
infractions of school rules, but no penalty may have an irredeemably negative effect
on the student's record beyond that which naturally follows absence from classroom
learning experiences.
5.{ } Identify the habitual truant, investigate the causes of truant behavior, and
consider modification of the student's educational program to meet particular needs
and interests.
6.{ } Ensure that students legally absent have an opportunity to make up work.
SC 1333, 1354
7.{ } Issue written notice to any parent/guardian who fails to comply with the
compulsory attendance law, within three (3) days of any proceeding brought under
that law. Such notice shall inform the parent/guardian of the date(s) the absence
occurred; that the absence was unexcused and in violation of law; that the
parent/guardian is being notified and informed of his/her liability under law for the
absence of the student; and that further violations during the school term will be
prosecuted without notice.
SC 1318
Pol. 218, 233
Repeated infractions of Board policy requiring the attendance of enrolled students
may constitute misconduct and disobedience that warrant the student's suspension or
expulsion from the regular school program or provision of offered alternative
education services.
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References:
School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 510, 1301, 1318, 1326, 1327, 1327.1, 1329, 1330, 1332,
1333, 1338, 1339, 1354, 1501, 1504, 1546
State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 4.4, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5,
11.8, 11.12, 11.13, 11.21, 11.22, 11.23, 11.24, 11.25, 11.26, 11.28, 11.32,
11.34, 11.41, 12.1
Board Policy – 000, 115, 116, 117, 118, 137, 200, 218, 233
NOTES:
Remove language on withholding of credit or automatic grade deductions for
students with unexcused/illegal absences (based on court decisions).
May include language on deduction of class participation grades only, if in
response to unexcused/illegal absences.
PSBA Revision 4/09
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